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14 March 2016

Highlights from the Sennheiser stable will be the new MKE 600 shotgun mic, MKH 8090 wide cardioid condenser microphone and its Digital 9000 system, as well as the KH120 studio monitor from sister company, Neumann.

Launched at IBC 2012, Digital 9000 is a digital wireless system that can transmit completely uncompressed audio, artefact-free. Targeting broadcasting professionals, (musical) theatres and high-profile live audio events, Digital 9000 sets a new benchmark in digital wireless transmission. The system, which includes the

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14 March 2016

With configurations ranging from 10 to 24 inputs, QX Series mixers feature Behringer's XENYX mic preamps, 'one-knob' mono channel compressors, built-in USB/audio interfaces, +48 V phantom power and 'British' three-band EQs, which provide warm and musical sound shaping across a broad tonal spectrum.

XENYX QX Series USB mixers are designed for all live sound, recording and podcasting applications and "are affordable even for those on a tight budget". As

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14 March 2016

Sound By Design is the preferred audio supplier for the Royal Albert Hall and a company that enjoys a long-standing relationship with EM Acoustics. As the company responsible for the live sound for the BBC Proms season, along with countless orchestral shows in the venue, they brought in renowned classical sound engineer Phil Wright, who specialises in mixing large scale classical events and musical theatre, and who mixed this event on a DiGiCo SD5.

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Designed for either individuals or bands, up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR andquarter-inch combo jacks on a standard SD/SDHC memory card. Input processing like compression and limiting, an internal send effect with reverb, delay and chorus, guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input as well as an external effects send are available during recording.

For mixdown, the DP-32 offers 20 channel faders and 12 rotary controls for EQ, Pan and effects including reverb and chorus. During the mastering process, the material can be further optimised with EQ, compression and normalisation. Once fini

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14 March 2016

The J PRE 500 mic pre is inspired by the flagship Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamp. They both have the same Jensen JT11K8 nickel input Transformer and Aphex patented Mic Limiter technology. Designed to provide no-compromise audio quality in the convenient 500 series format, the J PRE 500 also features a Jensen JT-11DL nickel output-balancing transformer.

The EQF 500 reissue is a modern take on the classic Aphex EQF-2 500 series three-band equalizer, originally introduced in the 1980s. With

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14 March 2016

Featuring a proprietary breakthrough element design, the AT5040 employs four ultra-thin (2 micron) rectangular diaphragms that function together providing combined surface area unachievable in a standard round diaphragm. Designed as a first-choice vocal microphone with smooth top end and controlled sibilance, the AT5040's large-diaphragm characteristics and fast transient response also make it ideal for recording acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, strings, and saxophone, says the company.

The first of A-T's design cri

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14 March 2016

The new Chroma-Q Studio Force Phosphor range - available exclusively from AC-ET in the UK - has been developed specifically for use in film, TV and broadcast studio environments. Utilising innovative LED technologies, the units provide an equivalent soft edge output to a fluorescent fixture - up to 7,000 lumens. There's a choice of standard daylight (5,600K) white and variable (3,200 - 5,600K) white colour temperature versions, with the variable version offering fine-tuning of the green and magenta tints and frequency for camera.

The Studio Force range also includes a choice of daylight and variable white conventional LED models available in comp

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14 March 2016

Visitors to the stand will get an in-person view of the new Altman Spectra Cyc 200, the buzz-worthy LED cyclorama fixture launched earlier this year. The Spectra Cyc 200 uses a patented LED lens to blend colours, which reduces pixilation from direct view. The Spectra Cyc and all Altman lighting products are now available in UK exclusively through White Light, with Altman becoming the newest member of the White Light family.

Also new on the White Light stand this year is the Coemar LEDko P profile fixture, the latest in the LEDko range, and CORE Lighting's

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The V-40HD Live Video Switcher is designed for any live event or installation that requires the freedom to connect a variety of sources - whether digital or analogue, computer or video format - and is suitable for configurations using HDMI cameras as well as computers. As a true multi-format video switcher, there is no need to match the input sources to the output resolution as each input has its own broadcast quality scaler - scaling each source as required to fit the chosen output resolution.

The Roland V-40HD features 12 inputs on four channels plus one (background), and two output buses with independent scalers on the inputs. The inputs allow the user to connect HDMI/DVI, RG

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14 March 2016

Similar to G Series, the four new E Series projectors deliver attractive price performance, higher brightness, and increased flexibility and reliability for both fixed and rental staging applications, the company continues.

At 5,000 lumens and offering a choice between HD (1920 x 1080) and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolutions, the Christie G Series is an ideal choice for board and conference rooms, government, houses of worship, higher education facilities and a variety of small venue applications. Installation is ea

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14 March 2016

All 32 mix outputs now benefit from extra Graphic EQ Low Frequency bands and a choice of four GEQ emulations with accurate modelling algorithms: classic 1/3rd octave Constant-Q, industry standard Proportional-Q, Digi-Q for minimal band interaction, and a new asymmetric Hybrid - plus display of the resulting frequency response and a superimposed RTA view. This is a first in live audio as the four models are available at a touch of a button and can be audibly and visually auditioned in real time with no patching or recall needed.

Added to the library of FX emulations are two M

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14 March 2016

Scena LED 150 is an easy and straightforward luminaire that provides a range of advantages making it a modern alternative to conventional lights.

Inside a classical-style extra-strong cabinet, everything is made to improve light quality - CRI>90, flicker-free projection, a choice of three colour temperatures.

Scena LED 150 has been designed to ease the job of the lighting operator - dimming curves similar to those of the halogen lamps, DMX remote-controlled wide-range motorized zoom, wireless ready.

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SAVI took the lead role on products, exhibiting elements from the small yet powerful d&b T-Series; the T10 is a two-way passive line array module with a wide 105 degree horizontal dispersion making it ideal for difficult to cover smaller rooms. The T10 has a tool free rotatable horn assembly enabling it

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14 March 2016

The new ground stack accessories include a base frame that attaches to the RMS215 subwoofer and enables one or two full-range RoomMatch modules to be mounted on adjustable-pitch brackets. New subwoofer brackets allow the base frame to be used with up to three subwoofer modules, and through optional casters, be easily moved to different stage locations.

Introduced in 2011 and recently expanded with several new modules, the Bose RoomMatch series

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14 March 2016

The new edition of the Source Book is published not only in the usual German/French/English version, but also in an English/Spanish/Portuguese language version.

Featured new products include the Batten Clew, an ingenious alternative to expensive point hoist systems and the G-TWIST, for quick and easy ceiling mounting of the classic TRUMPF95 track system. These and many other news can be found in the new Source Book (2)

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14 March 2016

Customers are now able to order an iDR-16, iDR-32, iDR-48 and iDR-64 fixed format MixRack or the xDR-16 expander unit, fitted with an AES Digital Output Option, providing two AES3 digital 2-channel outputs in place of four of the analogue line outputs. Supported by the newly released firmware V1.9, the option is also available as a retro-fit kit for existing customers, allowing single or multiple AES Digital Output options to be fitted.

"A&H is really pleased to be able to offer the option for AES outputs on all of the fixed format MixRacks in the iLive family. The launch comes in response to engineers and installers who want to keep the connection to the PA in the digital domain. Previously only an option on the flagship modular iLive systems, t

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14 March 2016

The Ventura, CA based CM distributor is now fully stocked with parts for both classic and new style Lodestars as well as the smaller Prostar unit. Parts that are carried on the shelf are available for immediate shipment from CA, with any non-stocked items available for dispatch directly from CM's own factory in VA. The parts now compliment Total Structures' existing large stock of Lodestar & Prostar hoists that are custom prepared for their customer's requirements at the Ventura facility.

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Like the rest of the range, DX5 is a coaxial loudspeaker. The coaxial arrangement of the drivers provides a wide and perfectly coherent sound field even in nearfield applications. The choice of a 'pure' coaxial configuration (no horn) and acoustic baffling with no side flanks limits distortion and diffraction. As a result the DX5 features a very high level of sonic accuracy and optimized gain before feedback for "studio monitoring" type performance.

Characterized by its ultra-compact format and exceptional performanc

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14 March 2016

Neets EasyConnect solves one of the most common and frustrating problems encountered in AV presentations - When a guest presenter wants to connect a laptop computer, all too often the proper cables cannot be found, or they are too short, or the connection point is hidden away in a floor pocket or wall panel. Neets EasyConnect is the obvious solution.

All necessary connections are readily accessible, right on the tabletop or lectern, inside this durable metal enclosure. The standard version accommodates all five typical connections for laptop computers and most tablet-type mobile devices. A sixth cable (optional) can be included to accommodate, for example, a DVI connector, an XLR microphone, ¼" audio jack or RCA jack for composite vi

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14 March 2016

With a range of 183 colours, the new Vario Color line creates a whole new spectrum of possibilities for performance, touring, exhibiting, and other applications in which a hard-wearing, portable floor is required, says the company. Vario Color is available in matte and glossy finish and was among various new products Gerriets exhibited at LDI 2012 in October.

Vario Sparkle is an eye-catching new event flooring that has glitter embedded in the surface. Sparkle is available in six variations: white with silver or gold glitter; black with silver or gold glitter

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14 March 2016

New features include RegionMapper, X-Fade on Layer, Muti-Select, Mackie, Presets2, MaNet, Time Code On-A-Layer and Watch Folders along with a host of smaller features and Bug Fixes.

Hippotizer product manager Lee House says, "3.2 is the result of a new way that Green Hippo are bringing software to the users. We have invested in new processes and team members to make sure that we have taken all the requests from our users and created something special for them. As innovators in the market, again we have pushed

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14 March 2016

Available in both active and passive variants, The XPX Series employs the company's latest design and engineering innovations in an ultra-lightweight, high performance portable PA cabinet, offering unrivalled standards of quality, performance and cost competitiveness.

Soundking Group Europe marketing manager Patrick Almond says, "We have had very positive feedback regarding the quality and reliability of the XPX. This is backed up by the regular substantial orders we are receiving from most of our worldwide distributors; one far east customer ord

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14 March 2016

The DXT 9000 voice-evacuation system is completely scalable. The first fully digital PA/VA system to be designed from the ground up by RCF engineers, the DXT 9000 is sufficiently versatile to be used in almost any kind of application, from the smallest school or hotel to huge campuses that include multiple buildings.

The DXT 9000 is a distributed system in which every component, including the loudspeakers, has its own physical address, can be monitored according to the latest EN 54 standards, and can be configured

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CAST's Beta testing programme aims to uphold the highest level of dependability and robustness for which wysiwyg is renown by enlisting typical Members to test drive it in the field under real conditions. CAST carefully monitors the Testers and ensures a reasonable cross-section of uses in order to optimize the usefulness of the feedback. While Testers have come to expect a superior inventory of new features, R30 should serve up some surprises they never expected.

R29, released earlier this year, still continues to receive praise with its improvements that helped prove that wysiwyg is the invaluable tool that designers can't live without, and not just