The highlight of the show for many was the US launch of the all new V-Series from the d&b Black range of products. This mid-sized line array system comprises the three-way passive V8 or V12 loudspeakers having 80 and 120º horizontal dispersion respectively. These loudspeakers are supported by the dedicated V-SUB which incorporates the d&b patented passive cardioid technology.
Also from the Black range of products but new to visitors were the tiny E4 and E5 loudspeakers. The most compact product offerings from the d&b E-Series stable, the E4 andE5 are both passively crossed, two-way coaxial loudspeakers, presenting100º conical dispersion; a high performance solution for speech and music reinforcement in theatres, conferences, industrial presentations, broadcast studios together with their application as surround sound, delay or fill systems.
Not content with the development in the Black range, d&b highlights at the show included four elements from the xS-Series which are now being offered in white as standard in addition to the traditional black. These are the 4S, 5S and 8S loudspeakers and the dedicated little 12S subwoofer all from the xS-Series.
"We set focus this year on innovation and integration," said Roger Keim, the d&b US marketing manager."The new additions to the Black range clearly demonstrate the continued d&b commitment to System integration through presenting products that match performance delivery whatever the environment. The White range isno less well thought through; for installers and integrators this range presents a comprehensive and highly interchangeable set of solutions to suit any situation."
(Jim Evans)
