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Celestion

Details: 14 March 2016

Celestion launched the FTr range of high performance loudspeakers, which they say features a number of technical advancements in the design and construction of the driver which have helped to minimize distortion and thermal compression, boosting the performance of the speakers.

Celestion also unveiled the latest addition to their Professional Sound Reinforcement product range: the QXi series. The five cost-effective, wood cabinets feature Celestion Truvox high-performance cone transducers and CDX neodymium compression drivers. Designed to be easily transportable for use on the road, each QXi speaker also features integral mounting points, making them equally suitable for fixed installations.

Celestion added a new 50W model to its range of very lightweight (about 500g), high-performance, neodymium compression drivers. Features of the CDX1-1430 include an aluminium heat-sink, and it of

Theatrelight

Details: 14 March 2016

New Zealand's Theatrelight was showing a variety of new products at Entech, demonstrating its full recovery from the manufacturing and intellectual property problems which arose from its unfortunate joint venture in China. The Cuemaster II control console is the next level of development in the Theatrelight tradition of simple, powerful, and easy-to-learn consoles for mid-sized school, commercial, community theatre and studio applications. The range of new dimmers on show varied from single and dual channel stand-alone dimmers (pictured) to the very sophisticated 12-channel Nebula rack-mount and Meteor wall-mount racks. All dimmers are protected by magnetic circuit breakers and will operate anywhere in the world, on AC mains voltages ranging from 90V to 250V, at frequencies from 45Hz to 65Hz.

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XTA Electronics

Details: 14 March 2016

XTA Electronics exhibited its DP6i Audio Installation Controller, in association with Audio Export. Used to set up and control audio quality throughout any venue, the DP6i is designed specifically for the installation sound market. The unit features two-inputs and six-outputs, four front panel memories/configurations and XTA's control interface - AudioCore - which allows up to 32 DP6i units to be controlled from a single PC with the ability for further units to shadow those 32 providing an unlimited number of system outputs.

Audio-Technica

Details: 14 March 2016

Audio-Technica introduced the new Midnight Blues line, consisting of four models - the MB1k and MB3k unidirectional dynamic vocal microphones; the MB2k unidirectional dynamic instrument microphone and the MB4k cardioid condenser microphone. All include a soft-touch finish for a secure grip and low mechanical noise, plus a protective pouch to store or transport the mic when not in use.

HK Audio

Details: 14 March 2016

HK Audio introduced its D.E.A.CON, a new, fully-digital band audio system featuring new Digital Dynamics Optimization (DDO) technology. The algorithms in the DDO controller developed by HK compensate for differences in the D.E.A.CON components to create a dynamically homogeneous system, say the company. The mid/high cabinet uses a 12" speaker and a 2" HF driver, powered by the integrated 600W RMS digital power amplifier.

The Duo-Tilt pole-mount adapter, the D.E.A.CON Tilt Unit or M10 flying points allow for alignment flexibility. The satellite can also be switched to full-range mode and can thus be used as stand-alone cabinet for smaller events. Two 18" subwoofers deliver the bottom end. Sub A features a 1000W RMS digital power amp run by the DDO controller in the satellite, while the passive subwoofer, Sub B can be connected for full bass reproduction even at large even

d&b audiotechnik

Details: 14 March 2016

d&b audiotechnik, not far from its base in Backnang, showed the D12 amplifier and the Q-Series loudspeakers, which are making their first appearance at a German trade show, having already achieved success overseas. These latest arrivals to d&b's product range were first seen and heard in Germany last summer during extensive field tests, followed by full production last autumn. At ProLight&Sound, the D12 amplifier, a new electronics platform integral to d&b's system concept, was also put through its paces alongside the new d&b ROPE C software for remote system control and monitoring.

Jands

Details: 14 March 2016

Although well-known throughout the world for its lighting products, back home in Australia Jands is probably better known as the local distributor for such products as Shure, BSS, JBL Pro, Crown Audio, dbx, Clear-com, Stanton Magnetics, ETC and Vari*Lite. Their stand reflected this diverse range of products, although the clear focus of Jands efforts at Entech was the introduction of the Vista moving light console. Although the world may not need another moving light console, Vista is anything but just another moving light console. Its forehead-smackingly obvious timeline-based programming model and its designer-liberating Generic Fixture Modelling capability, offer a completely new way to integrate moving lights into a production.

TC Electronics

Details: 14 March 2016

TC Electronics launched a number of products including the V-Station|PowerCore by Novation, the TC-Helicon VoiceLive and new speakers from Dynaudio Acoustics. VoiceLive is a floor processor aimed at musicians who want complete control of their vocal sound on stage. It features EQ, compression, pitch correction, natural harmony and vocal effects.

Kling & Freitag

Details: 14 March 2016

German loudspeaker manufacturer Kling & Freitag introduced the new, powered Line 212-SP system, complete with an innovative, patented, 'Click & Fly' system. Also new is the SW 215E subwoofer, which features the company's 'Exponential Tunnel' design and is designed to be compatible with the Line 212.

The Line 212-SP is powered by two power amplifier blocks in Class-D technology with a total output power of 2kW. The 'Click & Fly' system, it's simple to mount and cluster. Thanks to some internal re-design, the active version of the Line 212 is not significantly heavier than the passive system.

The SW 215E features a multitude of stacking grooves, which when combined with one or more Line 212 cabinets, allow for simple and precise alignment and help to stabilize the entire stack. Its use of modern chassis, tunnel, and enclosure technology gives it more punch in full power operations than

Powersoft

Details: 14 March 2016

Italian manufacturer Powersoft, specialist in PWM (pulse width modulation) amplification technology, introduced two new series. First is the K-10 Series - the first model of which is the Digam 10,000, with two channels producing 6,000W at 2 ohms and weighing just 12kg including DSP. The second was the S Series - starting with the S3400, featuring six channels, bridgeable, and producing 800W into 4 ohms on two unbalanced channels and 450W into 4 ohms on the remaining four channels.

Up to now PWM amplification technology has not been used in many audio applications, but Powersoft have taken advantage of new high-speed components and combined them with innovative design to develop high-power full bandwidth Class D professional amplifiers.

Millbank

Details: 14 March 2016

Millbank, acquired by Ampekko in 2003, was announcing at Frankfurt the appointment of Atlantic Audio as its distributor for Germany, as well as introducing some new products. These included the VxLINK - a low-cost digital audio distribution system, designed to relay multi-channel audio signals using a single pair of cables. The system comprises Instations (input units) and Outstations (output units) with two audio channels per unit.

A VxLINK offers up to four Instations (eight audio channels) which can be distributed to any number of Outstations. VxLINK then creates a network, with units up to 350m apart, that can be used to create a flexible public address system for any building from stadiums and airports, through to shopping and leisure centres. VxLINK is simple to install and can use existing structured cabling to link zones and save on speaker cabling. Millbank is posting a numbe

InnovaSon

Details: 14 March 2016

InnovaSON announced that following the successful collaboration between Digigram's EtherSound technology and its own digital consoles on the production of Carmen at the Stade de France in September 2003, the company has seen a steady rise in the number of system designers specifying systems which include the Sy80 or the Sy40 digital consoles linked to an EtherSound network via a DO-8XES card.

Each DO-8XES provides eight processed channel outputs supplying simultaneous AES digital and EtherSound outputs. Each output provides eight full-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, output delay, mute and output gain. By using InnovaSON's Sensoft Patch-out screen, matrix, bus or direct outputs it can be patched to the DO-8XES modules located in the local Mix Box for distribution to amps, loudspeakers etc, located anywhere on an EtherSound network.

BiAmp

Details: 14 March 2016

BiAmp introduced Nexia - a new family of digital audio products consisting of the Nexia PM (presentation mixer), Nexia CS (conference system) and Nexia SP (speaker processor). Designed with application specific I/O and with more power than analogue products it features intuitive software which allows easy computer configuration with set-up and control achieved through Ethernet ports. In addition, with NexLink, up to four units can be linked together to create entirely different combinations of functionality.

Lab Gruppen

Details: 14 March 2016

Swedish amplifier manufacturer Lab.Gruppen, had a large presence at Frankfurt to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and was promising to reveal new generations of product in the near future. These, they say, will give the user more flexibility with networking, while sound quality and reliability will be further enhanced by the latest refinements of technologies such as the legendary Class TD or MLS.

ARX

Details: 14 March 2016

The Resource Corporation was showing the new Audibox range from Australia's own quirky audio company, ARX. Designed to provide professional quality audio tools, outside the conventional pro audio working environment, the range currently includes a DI box, a line level (AV) DI box, a gain balancer, an isolator, an isolated splitter, a mic preamp, and a headphone driver.

The form factor of these boxes is very compact, with several of the units available in either single- or dual-channel format. The dual-channel units actually have a second, identical unit, mounted in the otherwise unused back end of the box - very neat. Audiboxes have a lock-down security slot for use with computer security cables, and can be supplied either with a bracket to mount them under a bench, or a 1U rack-mount kit that holds four units.

EVI Group

Details: 14 March 2016

Electro-Voice's new ZX5 family of speakers is notably the first EV product in the company's 75-year history ever to be launched outside of the USA. The six-model ZX5 series of 15", two-way speaker systems in polypropylene enclosures. The lightweight units are also robust, and incorporate new DVX-3150 (15") and ND2 (2" neodymium) drivers, which boast a maximum power handling of 2400W and can deliver up to 133dB SPL, according to EV. Frequency response is given as 52Hz to 16kHz (± 3dB), and power handling as 600W sustained / 2400W peak, with a maximum SPL of 132dB.

Seen for the first time was the DN370 equalizer from Klark Teknik. Billed as "an analogue graphic EQ for the 21st century", the 370 offers 45mm faders (with protective dust covers) for precise control of a new configuration of the KT's 'proportional Q' filter type. Aimed particularly at monitoring ap

Allen & Heath

Details: 14 March 2016

Allen & Heath, celebrating an impressive 35 years in pro audio this year, introduced the latest generation of its popular MixWizard range of multi-purpose compact consoles - the WZ³12:2, WZ³14:4:2 and WZ³16:2 mixers. With a stylish new design, all models now have a new mic preamp design and advanced grounding scheme for improved sonic quality. The WZ³ models also feature individual phantom power switches, channel signal indicators, lamp sockets and backup supply capability. Internal configuration options for channel aux sends and direct output are now on pluggable jumpers for user convenience.

A&H also launched the LEDlamp, an 18" 4-pin XLR gooseneck console lamp containing a built-in thumbwheel dimmer - compatible with all ML series, PA series, GL4000 desks and the new MixWizard³ range.

LSC Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

LSC probably deserve an award for the most original and charming stand at Entech, with their theme 'World class products . . . Right here in your own backyard'. The stand, which featured a typical Aussie suburban backyard, right down to the wooden fences, gas barbecue, rusty wheelbarrow and the metal tool shed, was topped with a full-width panoramic photo of a real Aussie suburb. A total contrast to the slick, modern, corporate look of every other stand at the show.

LSC was previewing KlubmaX, a concept club console built around PaTPad, the moving light controller developed for the maXim console. Although tucked away under the back porch, the first production versions of ADB's WARP profiles also attracted a great deal of attention.

Balanced Technology

Details: 14 March 2016

Balanced Technology is a new distributor on the Australian entertainment production scene, supplying an eclectic mix of products ranging from inline 5-pin to 3-pin DMX adapters and followspot sights, to Littlite task lights and complete aluminium truss systems.

Balanced Tech was featuring two new products. Brown's Precision Welding have developed a 500mm stacking truss system which, due to its advanced webbing design, is rated for higher loads than 500mm box truss. One person can comfortably move eight 3m lengths of this truss on a simple dolly.

Also on stand, Nic Moreau of Enttec was demonstrating his unique DMX Datagate, a sophisticated DMX device with one Ethernet port and eight bi-directional DMX512 (RDM) ports. The device can be configured, via its web interface, to perform any conceivable function with its ports: DMX distribution and routing, Ethernet to DMX, DMX to Ethernet,

Symetrix

Details: 14 March 2016

Symetrix introduced SymNet Express, available in two hardware versions (due to be available this autumn) - Express and Express Cobra - which the company says will extend the use of the SymNet technology into new applications. All the Express units are driven by version 5.0 of the Windows-based SymNet Designer software, which allows for off-line creation and editing of Express processing systems, and real-time control once the hardware has been commissioned onsite.

Express is available in three models (12x4, 4x12 and 8x8 - all inputs mic- or line-selectable) targeted at stand-alone applications where a single DSP unit is sufficient to handle all of the processing between the source gear and the amplifiers.

Express Cobra is available in four models (12x4, 4x12, 8x8 and 4x4), each including an 8x8 CobraNet license, supporting the networked digital audio protocol. These units can couple

Martin Audio

Details: 14 March 2016

Martin Audio gave its first viewing of the H3H high power enclosure, aimed at the install market. The H3H builds on the popularity of the Blackline series and utilizes all the same horn-loaded components as the H3, but in a horizontal format. Consisting of a single 15" horn and a reflex-loaded LF transducer, a 10" horn-loaded mid with a phase-ball loading device and a 1" exit compression driver mounted on a constant directivity horn. The mid and HF sections are integrated by an internal 2kHz passive crossover network and the enclosure is constructed of a multi-laminate birch ply.

Digigram

Details: 14 March 2016

Just two years after its first appearance at ProLight&Sound, EtherSound has been adopted by some of the major players in the pro audio industry. To demonstrate this, Digigram, in association with all its current licensees, created a site-wide network to demonstrate the fast expansion of EtherSound technology in the pro audio industry.The network connected seven different stands in three separate halls and included EtherSound-compatible products from Digigram, NetCIRA by Fostex, Nexo (who also hosted Auvitran), Tyco-Bouyer and InnovaSon. Each Stand injected two audio signals into the EtherSound network for a total of 14 network channels that were available to each stand. More than 6km of cabling went to build the network's infrastructure.

Philippe Delacroix, Digigram managing director, said: "All these devices can share the same network and in combination provide powerful audio ne

Turbosound

Details: 14 March 2016

Turbosound's new Aspect Series is billed as its "most efficient loudspeaker design to date". Easily scaleable to suit a range of requirements from small clubs to auditoriums and even stadiums, the Series consists of four modules: aimed primarily at the install market, and also for ground-stacked touring applications, are the TA-880H trapezoidal mid/high system and its corresponding TA-880L LF enclosure. These models use removable rigging swords that form a lightweight and easy-to-use flying system. For both large- and small-scale touring applications, the TA-890H mid/high unit and the identically-sized TA-890L LF enclosure are designed to be flown in point source arrays.

The Aspect design features a set of proprietary transducers, operating over four individual frequency bands and divided between the system's modular mid/high and LF enclosures. Key technical innovations inclu

Yamaha

Details: 14 March 2016

Yamaha's new PM5D combines the features of DM2000 with the operating style of the PM1D and features a total of 130 input connections, simultaneous mixing of up to 64 inputs to stereo or LCR stereo and 24 mix buses, all with 500 scenes of total recall. There is the equivalent of several racks of processing gear onboard (56 Gates, 92 Comps, 97 Delays, 12 GEQs and 8 units of SPX2000 class multi effects) and in addition the PM5D features advanced digital patching capability, monitoring and surround panning from 3-1 to 6.1.

A Channel Name Display enables the user to identify channels at a quick glance - a widely used feature when switching between the console's two mix layers. The control surface houses a large colour display and 25 user-defined keys, which are available for assignable functions. Four 24-bit/96kHz mini-YGDAI expansion slots accept a range of I/O and effects plug-in cards i

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