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Aviom Inc

Details: 14 March 2016

Aviom introduced the A-Net Pro64 ASIC, a new technology now supported by a new division within the company, the Aviom Technologies Group. Pro64 is an upgrade to Aviom's proprietary A-Net audio networking protocol.

Midas

Details: 14 March 2016

A year after unveiling the Verona console at the same exhibition, Midas launched Siena (see above). Verona is said to have shifted 1,400 units worldwide, with Midas console sales up a reported 57% since that launch. Siena is pitched at a similar price-point to Verona and is similar in build, but with 16 aux sends has extra appeal to monitor engineers while remaining suitable for FOH use.

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Behringer deluge

Details: 14 March 2016

Corporate audio on the rise as it is, we couldn't have a NAMM show without Behringer signalling its ambitions in the marketplace, and you sometimes get the impression that the company is willing - and able - to rival the conglomerates already mentioned with its single brand. In the press room, Group CEO Michael Deeb gave a timely summary of Behringer's corporate developments, following the announcement of a head-spinning 78 new products, and confidently cited the benefits of establishing a wholly-owned R&D and manufacturing base in China - which the company did in 2001.

"The internalisation of manufacturing operations has brought about faster time to market and cost-effectiveness in production, and product design and development," he said, and anyone with lingering doubts as to whether better products are going to cost even less in the future was obliged to go outside for a q

RCF: back in the USA

Details: 14 March 2016

Meanwhile RCF used the platform of the NAMM show to cement the re-launch of the RCF brand in North America, following original MD Arturo Vicari's return to the driving seat a year ago. A convivial reception presented new RCF Inc president Hans Radda, who has already ushered Vicari's other brand, dB Technologies, into the territory with some success and who will be expected to do the same with the new generation of ART speakers, the new 4Pro range and the rest.

"Over the past year, we have had great support from our distributors, who have helped us to reintroduce RCF to the market," Vicari announced. "We now find ourselves with strong distribution in most of the key areas of the world. As a result of this we can now begin work in developing RCF in North America."

Radda himself added: "We know that it is difficult for a European company to launch in the States,

Crest Performance

Details: 14 March 2016

The Crest Performance division of Crest Audio launched the CPM 24-4 and CPM 32-4 mixing consoles for studio or live audio applications; the CPM 2462, a 16-channel desktop/rack-mountable mixer; and the mono I-Pro I and stereo I-Pro II microphone and line input intelligibility processors. The units are designed to optimize audio signals in recording, broadcast and live applications by processing input signals via a parametric EQ section and a compand/limit dynamics section.

Midas: Siena

Details: 14 March 2016

One thing NAMM also demonstrates annually is that there is still plenty of life in all manner of analogue consoles, even as the digital ones proliferate. Ever ones to celebrate technology properly, Midas continued a long tradition by unveiling a mid-size, versatile analogue console and treating its dealers and guests to blues-influenced hospitality at every opportunity. With the smooth glissando of a bottle-neck, and at least 12 bars to go, the Siena console was rolled out as the Verona's highest complement - available in six frame sizes from 24 up to 64 channels and featuring 16 dedicated aux sends.

Brand development manager Richard Ferriday was on hand to place the desk into precise context. "Siena and Verona are both dual-purpose consoles," he told me, "but the Verona is a FOH console that can also do monitors, while the Siena is a monitor console that can also do FOH

Integrated Systems Europe '05 - Amsterdam

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - The second Integrated Systems Europe, or ISEurope, or ISE'05 ("we want to give you flexibility" quipped show director Michael Blackman) - took an enormous leap forward from its inaugural mixed reception in Geneva last year, when it was a case of 'right idea, wrong city'. Clearly, with 220 exhibitors taking part this year compared with 120 last year, and an even greater proportioned increase in visitors (7,400 in 2005), this show has established itself remarkably quickly.

With a good portion of the exhibition's content (some 40-50% according to Blackman) geared towards residential applications, there was still much for the professional commercial and architectural markets. So what would you have seen there? Well, lots of systems . . . display systems, projection systems, sound, video, lighting, conferencing and broadcast monitoring systems, among other

Phil Ward reports from the NAMM exhibition in Anaheim, California

Details: 14 March 2016

With Telex-EVI Audio, Loud Technologies Inc and Harman Pro all quoting strong financial performances, backed up by an anecdotal mood of confidence among dealers, it was tempting to feel optimistic. But Anaheim's annual NAMM show should be treated like all that glitters. The sun's out, but it's still only January and back home they're scraping ice off the windscreens. Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman of rock dinosaurs Yes make personal appearances, but they're not in the charts - explaining why only six people turned up, perhaps. And the perfect, fun-caked streets of Downtown Disney are as real as the gondolas of Las Vegas.

Mackie

Details: 14 March 2016

Mackie announced a redesign of the SR Series active PA speakers. The new SR models are two- and three-way loudspeakers in Baltic birch cabinets with integrated active electronics, while retaining characteristics of the original SRM 450. These models share the broad integration of electronics of the higher definition SA Series also launched at NAMM.

Also new were the S200 Series and C Series passive loudspeakers, and updated versions of the CFX range of live sound effects mixers. Scheduled for release later this year, the new CFX.mkII Series mixers have gained Onyx Series knobs, new graphics for better visibility in dim lighting conditions and impact-resistant rubber side panels - at a lower RRP than the original CFX Series. The mixers are available in 12, 16 and 20-channel configurations, and all feature four subgroups, nine-band stereo graphic EQ and Mackie's trademark EMAC 32-bit dig

Beyerdynamic

Details: 14 March 2016

The new Opus Series of microphones is aimed at drums, percussion, instruments and boundary applications. The percussive series includes the Opus 53, Opus 83, Opus 88, and Opus 99 - both for percussion itself and percussive-sounding instruments generally. The Opus 51 is the acoustic boundary microphone.

SLS Loudspeakers

Details: 14 March 2016

P-LS8695 is a powered version of SLS's LS8695 Compact Line Source Array (pictured right). The addition of power amplifiers into the design is said to allow for greater installation flexibility for both fixed and mobile applications.

The P-LS8695 incorporates a 24-bit, 96kHz DSP processing engine developed from the same acoustic performance algorithms used in the original LS8695. Two digital amplifiers have been incorporated to power the LF and HF drivers independently, sharing one high-voltage, high current power supply.

The LF amplifier provides 1,000W to drive the lows and mids, while the HF amp provides 500W - said to be optimized for today's 24-bit, 96kHz digital format. The input to the amplifier section is fully balanced with adjustable sensitivity, and a balanced transmitter is included for looping multiple P-LS8695 systems.

JBL Professional

Details: 14 March 2016

The Vertec line array range gains the self-powered DP Series, also inaugurating HiQnet but debuting JBL's DrivePack too - integrated DSP power modules co-developed with Crown and dbx (see main copy).

Rapco International

Details: 14 March 2016

Rapco International is a leading manufacturer of audio and video interfacing and cable equipment, and showed the Blox Series (pictured right) of audio connection and testing boxes in Hall B. The series includes 12 different audio tools for a multitude of audio requirements, from continuity testing to pro/consumer level conversion.

Crown

Details: 14 March 2016

In among Harman Pro's grander announcements (see main copy), Crown ushered in two entry-level BGM, paging and zoning devices: the 180MA and the 280MA.

Tapco

Details: 14 March 2016

Mackie-associated brand Tapco has come up with the 'Blend' family of simple-to-use, affordable, compact mixers. First is the Blend 6, a six-channel analogue recording and live sound mixer designed by the Mackie engineering team.

Tapco also introduced the first in a new family of audio accessory products, the DI-1A and DI-1P active and passive direct injection boxes. These boxes provide signal and impedance matching for the direct connection of instruments to amplifiers and mixers. In addition, both feature a Thru/Out jack to allow a clean signal to be sent to any amplifier in addition to a mixer for greater control during live performances.

The DI-1A active model offers the option of power via a 48V phantom from a mixer or internally via two 9V batteries. The DI-1P passive model comes complete with a filter for enhancing bass and guitar sounds.

Finally, Tapco announced updates to

Aviom additions

Details: 14 March 2016

Not to be left out, Aviom Inc announced a new ASIC for A-Net with claims for increased data capacity and signal control, in a package designed not only for live sound applications but also recording, broadcasting, production and post production. A-Net Pro64 has been developed by the company specifically for complex audio transmission, and has built upon the original protocol's relatively limited functionality for stage monitoring - namely, a uni-directional 16 channels to the stage.

A-Net Pro is bi-directional and increases capacity to 64 channels on a single wire pair in a Cat 5 cable, while maintaining 24-bit resolution. This is expandable to 256 channels in custom networks, but the company is also keen to emphasise that using the system has not become a more complicated process as a result, and that its core values of uncompressed, low-latency audio through a 'plug-and-play' system

dbx

Details: 14 March 2016

Part of the HiQnet cavalcade but a significant launch in its own right, the DriveRack 4800 is the next generation DriveRack. Familiar processing functions have been extended with new algorithms, including Advanced Feedback Suppression, 96kHz processing and an optional CobraNet card. Ethernet control is also available.

Klark Teknik

Details: 14 March 2016

KT demonstrated Helix RCS (remote control software), together with V2.02 of the Elgar Library Manager Shell. The RCS software allows access to all of the functions of the Helix digital EQ from a PC, via the 'FastNav' page that shows every function of every channel. The new wireless tablet PCs are supported.

Elgar provides a single place to store, load and edit Add-Ins such as Helix RCS and the Heritage 1000 Library Manager, creating a framework within the PC that allows the Add-Ins to communicate with the relevant piece of hardware. The latest release, V2.02, features the Elgar Comms Manager, which allows multiple Add-Ins to be run simultaneously.

Helix can link to the DN6000 real-time audio analyzer to provide auto-EQ functions if required, and the NAMM launch of the Midas Siena adds another console - along with the Heritage and Legend ranges - which can use the Helix Solo Tracking

dB Technologies

Details: 14 March 2016

Fifty Line' is a compact, active, long-throw PA system in three modular units: the FL10 passive HF speaker, with horn-loaded 10" woofer and B&C 1" coaxial compression driver; the FL15 mid/bass unit, incorporating one 500W/RMS power amp and one 300W+100W/RMS power amp used to power the FL10 via a four-channel speaker cable; and the FL18 sub, driven by an 18" B&C woofer with an internal 600W/RMS class-H power amp.

The PU 901 M/L UHF wireless microphone system is digitally controlled with detachable antennae, 16 selectable frequencies, multi-channel capabilities and digital code squelch. Up to eight PU 901 systems can be operated simultaneously in a single TV channel, while an optional active antenna splitter - the AS 6 - is available for multi-channel installations. Hand and pocket transmitters are powered with a standard 9V battery; operating time exceeds 30 hours.

iDJ Live 2005

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - International dance music magazine iDJ has announced what it calls "the biggest interactive DJ show to ever take place in the UK". Aimed at producers, VJs, promoters, and DJs of the bedroom or professional varieties, iDJ Live 05 will fill two halls at the Wembley Complex into the "ultimate DJ and dance music paradise" on 3-4 June, say the organizers.

The event will combine music from dance music's superstar DJs, industry workshops, a record fair and a main exhibition showcasing the latest DJ equipment from the market's leading brands. Visitors will be able to try out the latest DJ technology and sound and light systems.

(Lee Baldock)

TPA 05 event set for March

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - TPA 05 - the Graduate Exhibition and Trade Show of the Technical and Production Arts department of the RSAMD (Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) will take place on 22 and 23 March 2005. Once again, Graduating students from the BA Technical and Production Arts Course will be showing their work over the past three years in the Academy's Chandler Studio Theatre. Supporting this in the New Athenaeum, the RSAMD's main house, the industry supporters of the course will be showing a large range of production equipment.

Triple E and Black Light have joined the list of course sponsors this year and will exhibiting alongside PRG Europe, Le Mark, Rosco, Rope Assemblies, White Light, Zero88, Autograph Sales and Hall Stage. Also new to the show will be Lift Turn Move and Learn 2B Safe, as well as several industry organizations such as the ABTT, SMA, PSA, PLASA and the ALD, many

ISCEx reports 'another great show'

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Once again it was standing room only at some of the five seminars during this year's ISCEx 2005 event in Watford Tuesday 22 February, according to the event's organizers, the Institute of Sound and Communication Engieneers (ISCE). The 23 specialist companies exhibiting their latest products and services reported good business from around 200 visitors, say the organizers, who also reveal that ISCEx 2006 is already planned for 28 February 2006.

(Lee Baldock)

AV & Broadcast at Entech 06

Details: 14 March 2016

Australia - The Entech 2006 seminar and conference planning is now underway with a comprehensive program in the making. InfoComm Academy has confirmed support of the show and will be hosting 'InfoComm Academy at Entech'. For the broadcast market the Entech Broadcast Conference presented by Broadcastpapers Content + Technology will be held to cover topical issues, technology and trends.

The well-attended OH&S course will again return to the show taking place on Sunday 12 February. Juliusmedia College will present this one-day industry OH&S certificate course.Other conferences planned for Entech 2006 include a full day Pro Audio program, half-day business laws and half day lighting conference. Conference details, speakers and more information will be available closer to the show.

(Lee Baldock)

Win Kylie Tickets!

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - It has been announced that if you register for this year's PLASA show before Friday 8 April you will automatically be entered into the draw to win a pair of tickets to see Kylie at Earls Court on Saturday 30 April. Please note: only the winner will be notified by email. Terms and Conditions apply.

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