UK - Smart Sound Direct has announced the availability of Galaxy Audio's new trio of Check Mate meters, ideal for monitoring SPLs and to ensure that, wherever possible, they're not exceeded. The CM-130 has a dynamic range of 30dB and frequency range of 125Hz-8KHz, while those of the CM-140 and CM-150 are 50dB and 31.5Hz-8KHz respectively. All are fitted with an electret condenser microphone and are battery operated.

The top-of-the-line CM-150 also comes with an AC adaptor and RS-232 interface. The latter feature allows current SPL readings to be monitored, plus logging of SPL events over a period of time, with the information stored on a computer for future reference. The meters are ideal for councils, sound engineers, bands, DJs, club owners, theatres, schools and houses of worship, say the company.

(Lee Baldock)

Germany - The Ultragraph Pro - a 31-band stereo graphic equalizer with patent pending FBQ Feedback Detection System, is now available. Its powerful set of features makes it a perfect choice for studio use. The FBQ feedback detection system instantly reveals critical frequencies and can also be used as an audio analyzer.

Its dedicated mono subwoofer output with adjustable crossover frequency is a feature rarely found in this segment, say Behringer. Additional sweepable high and low cut filters for each channel remove unwanted frequencies such as floor rumble and tape hiss, while an accurate 12-digit LED output metering and input gain control provide for easy level setting. Ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers are used throughout, offering outstanding sound performance. A relay-controlled hard-bypass with an auto-bypass function saves the day in the event of a power failu

Denmark - Martin Professional has introduced the new Wireless DMX-512 and Wireless DMX-512 Pro Diversity which, it says, are the easiest way to connect remote fixtures to your DMX system within line of sight. Both devices offer a fast and easy way of connecting and setting up a lighting system, especially where remote or hard to reach fixtures are involved, as no cables or expensive downtime is required. The Wireless DMX-512 and Wireless DMX-512 Pro Diversity mean that fixtures need only sit within range of the transmitter box.

The Wireless DMX-512 is designed for architectural, installation and smaller event applications. It has a range of up to 200m (650ft), can be set up via a PC and PC-based controllers such as the Martin LightJockey and can be configured as either a transmitter or receiver.

The Wireless DMX-512 Pro Diversity is a 19" rack-mount version aimed at stage

UK - Strict environmental health regulations are placing increasing pressure on all entertainment venues to limit the amount of noise that escapes from their premises. With music being the prime source of this nuisance noise, leading audio equipment manufacturer Formula Sound has launched a simple and effective solution which removes the risk of the music being cut off and the entertainment interrupted.

The company's new AT-1 intelligent controller has been specially developed to work with the company's existing Sentry Mk2 noise control unit and provide a complete, integrated solution. Used on its own, the Sentry Mk2 creates an effective method of shutting down an audio system by isolating the mains supply when the volume exceeds a preset threshold. The AT-1 links between an audio system's mixer and amplifier, and monitors SPL readings from the Sentry Mk2. As the volume approac

The Netherlands / Germany - Sound Projects will introduce its new line-array concept LineX at the Frankfurt ProLight&Sound show (31 March - 4 April). Building on the company's Sigma series of symmetrical true line-arrays, LineX features an eight-driver, horn-loaded design into a compact and lightweight cabinet. According to the manufacturer, the LineX's three-way configuration provides one of the highest full-range output to size ratio physically possible.

Use of specialized carbon-fibre composites together with calculated bracing and inner reinforcement structures, results in higher stiffness and yet a 30% lighter enclosure than a conventional wooden cabinet, say Sound Projects, adding that no less than 12 handles can be integrated within the housing, improving the handling of the system.

Sound Projects has developed the patented HF Wave-shape-transformer - a device which pro

Germany - IMG Stage Line has extended its successful series of STA amplifiers for stage and entertainment applications. This spring, the company reports that its new STA-121 amplifier, offering a powerful 300W from a 1U box and weighing 7.2kg, will come onto the market.

The STA-121 operates silently, say the company, due to its fanless cooling design. In addition to a power of 2 x 110W rms at 4 Ohms, the amplifier presents two level controls and four switchable line inputs which also recommend this amplifier for studio applications! Two unbalanced 6.3mm outputs, a speaker terminal L/R, LEDs for overload and protect and of course protective circuits against short circuit and overheating complete the concept.

(Lee Baldock)

UK/France - Artistic Licence will be exhibiting with French distributor ESL at SIEL 2004 in Paris (1-4 February) on Stand L74 in Hall 5 of the Paris Expo centre. Artistic will be launching the Pixi Range of luminaires and accessories, showing two new products from the range: Pixi-Led is a self-contained LED luminaire aimed primarily at the architectural lighting market and Pixi-Power is a stand alone power supply designed specifically for the Pixi-Led products.

The concept behind Pixi-Led is the ability to create a fusion of lighting and video allowing designers to achieve an almost limitless combination of effects. The fixtures use new "point-source" RGB colour mixing which creates both an exceptionally bright white light output and, with their consistent colour mixing ability, provides an enhanced colour palette with a superior range of pastel colours and tints.

To

USA - BBE announced the launch of a number of new products at the NAMM exhibition in Anaheim, California this month. The Max-X2 professional stereo 2-way crossover is designed for road use and is also suitable for DJs. The Max-X2 features a built-in Sonic Maximizer circuit, which adds the improved clarity, definition and punch the Maximizer is renowned for, say the company. Furthermore, the Max-X2 incorporates the company's fourth generation BBE Sonic Maximizer process, the same system utilised in the BBE 482i and 882i Sonic Maximizer processors. Other features are a phase reversal switch for each output, plus 30Hz high pass (low cut) filters on both channels.

The BBE Max-X3 professional stereo 2-way crossover, which also functions as a mono 3-way crossover, is designed for road use, and like the Max-X2, also features the Sonic Maximizer circuit. Utilizing 24dB per octave state-

UK - Allen & Heath has announced the start of production of the rotary fader version of the Xone:92 professional DJ/club mixer. Identical in design and features to the 'linear' Xone:92, the one difference between the models is the Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) faders, which are rotary as opposed to linear.

"The design philosophy behind the Xone:92 was to make it as flexible and feature packed as possible. Many DJs prefer rotary faders to the standard linear configuration so it made sense to launch two versions of the mixer," comments Xone designer, Andy Rigby-Jones.

Launched in December with the help of DJs Richie Hawtin, C1, IQ and Sander Kleinenberg, the Xone:92 is Allen & Heath's fastest-selling Xone model. Allen & Heath says the rotary version will be available from February.

(Lee Baldock)

UK - Birmingham based glowshop.com announced the launch of their brand new range of 'invisible paints' - white in colour, translucent when dry, they are invisible until exposed to UV blacklight, when they will glow brightly in vibrant colours of blue, yellow, red, green and orange. (The artist paints under UV blacklight).

These innovative photo luminescent materials enable the production of UV special effects artwork including trompe-l'oeil and 3D. Dual Images can be created like day to night scenes created using a combination of conventional and invisible/UV revealing paints. Under normal light the viewer sees the day scene, the nighttime equivalent appearing when the image is exposed to UV blacklight. Applications range from the obvious to the not so obvious some including special effects, scenic effects and promotion and advertising.

The paint is a quick drying, matt finish

The Netherlands - Alcons Audio's VR12 is a 2-way compact multi-purpose loudspeaker, for both portable and permanent applications. Featuring the Alcons RBN601 ribbon driver (multiple patents pending) the VR12 is aimed at applications where high output, high fidelity sound reinforcement is needed. Its specifications exceed Hi Fi standards, say Alcons.

The VR12 features a 6" pro-ribbon driver with 'Real-90' horizontal dispersion for MF/HF and a 12" mid/bass driver for LF. The frequency response is 60Hz up to 20kHz (+/-3dB), with a peak power output of 134dB. Maximum flexibility was the main design goal, according to Alcons; the asymmetrical enclosure and the 90° resolvable wave-guide make the VR12 suitable for a compact FOH system, an in-fill cabinet or a (high-power) floor monitor. In installations, this also offers flexible (ceiling/wall) mounting. The cabinet is equip

New Zealand - The new Pacific Followspot from Selecon delivers the same cool beam and incorporates all the other operational advantages of Selecon's Pacific heat management technology. Ideal for smaller theatres, schools, churches and clubs, one of the many benefits of the compact followspot is the ability to choose from a wide variety of light sources to meet differing throw requirements.

For example, the Pacific Followspot is efficient in the smallest school drama room or rehearsal space using the regular 600W tungsten halogen lamp (1000 lux at 18.5m) as it is in a medium-sized theatre, using the 80V Power System (1000 lux at 23m). It can also deliver the output necessary for a church or auditorium using the MSR hot restrike 575W lamp (1000 lux at 39m) with its flicker-free operation. Other lamp choices are the 800W tungsten halogen (1000 lux at 20m) and the 1000W tungsten hal

UK - The new Roll Storage Cart from British Harlequin is designed to ease the problems of safe storage and easy handling of rolls of vinyl flooring for dance and performance spaces. With Harlequin's popular dance flooring widely used for temporary applications, where the floor is rolled out to provide a suitable performance surface, then stored away or transported to a new venue, the new Roll Storage Cart will both speed up the process and provide a compact and safe storage facility.

The newly designed cart holds up to 10 rolls of Harlequin Studio flooring each 1.5m long and carts have already supplied to The Oslo National College of Arts and to Tanztendenz, a choreographic centre in Munich. Elsewhere, three larger Storage Carts, each suitable for storing 2m long Harlequin Cascade rolls, have been delivered to the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin, Paris.

(Lee Baldock)

UK / Germany - Baldwin Boxall Communications will be displaying its latest Voice Alarm (VA) products at Firex South, Sandown Park, and also at ProLight & Sound, Frankfurt. Products on display will include the new BV050Q Quad 50W VA amplifier, which completes Baldwin Boxall's Class D range. Other amplifiers in the D Class range include the 440W, the 220W and the dual 120W modules, along with a Switch Mode Power supply. Also on show will be the Quad 50W amplifier, offering considerable saving in rackspace and suitable for use where low wattage zones are required.

The amplifiers are greater than 80% efficient (compared to typical 'AB Class' amplifiers of 60%), drawing less current and, therefore, reducing unwanted heat. One of the additional benefits of the new Class D amplifiers is that smaller batteries are required for standby power. The Switch Mode Power Supply offers greater e

UK - There are numerous ways that inverted (reversed) polarity can occur causing significant deterioration of sound during a performance - and the more complex the set-up, the greater the risk that problems will arise. While the entire sound isn't lost, overall it does deteriorate. Galaxy Audio's Cricket Polarity/Continuity Test Set (CPTS) comprises a Send Pulse Generator and Receive Pulse Detector for checking the continuity and polarity of audio components spanning mixers, amps, effects and wireless mics, to speakers, patchbays and cables of up to 2,000ft in length.

A useful problem-solving aid for sound engineers, theatres and concert halls, install and PA rental companies, DJs and bands who handle their own sound, these battery-powered palm-sized units come in a moulded vinyl carrying case.

(Lee Baldock)

Australia - ARX has added the new M Sub subwoofer to its MicroMedia Series of passive loudspeakers. The M Sub features a single ARX 15" (380mm) sub bass driver in a compact, efficient reflex ported cabinet design. With a frequency response of 45Hz-100 Hz, the M Sub is an ideal match for the ARX MicroMedia MM-1, Ambience and Climate loudspeaker ranges, say ARX, with its targetted applications including AV installations and special effects for museums, attractions and entertainment venues.

The M Sub features an impedance of 8 ohms allowing two or more M Subs to be efficiently powered from most professional power amplifiers for applications requiring maximum sub bass output. Specifications include long term power handling of 300W, a minimum suggested amplifier power of 200W @ 8 ohms, sensitivity of 98dB (1W, 1m) and a maximum SPL of 127 dB.

Finished in multiple coats of char

Italy - Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline has introduced the Micra Powered - a new, compact, self-powered loudspeaker enclosure whose features are based on the Micra Plus, an enclosure with a strong reputation for its use in TV studios and on some of Italy's top tours (including Claudio Baglioni).

The Micra Powered has a built-in (250W continuous power) digital amplifier and is fitted with two sophisticated 5" woofers and twin neodymium magnetic circuit, say Outline. A 1" compression driver handles the top end. The power available allows two additional passive (slave) units to be safely connected to the powered enclosure. Micra Powered has a universal input with adjustable sensitivity, and is able to handle various types of signals and levels, including mic or line signals. It is fitted with a limiter able to operate efficiently without causing distortion in the e

UK - Software provider Stardraw.com has announced the availability of downloadable demos from its website, a move that coincides with the launch of their newest application, Stardraw A/V Lite.

The demos work exactly like the full version software for 30 days from installation, but rather than having to wait for and install from a CD, you can download the application of your choice from the website in just a few minutes. According to Stardraw marketing director Rob Robinson explains: "This is a logical step that offers clear advantages, the age of software distribution by physical media is coming to an end. For applications like ours that see almost daily updates, CDs are effectively obsolete as soon as they roll off the production line. With Internet distribution, our customers can get the software they want immediately, rather than having to wait for a CD to turn up in th

UK - Soundcraft's flagship multipurpose live performance desk, the MH4, has become even more versatile thanks to the introduction of a new version of its mono input module. The new input expands the use of the aux buses by adding true mono/stereo configurations to take maximum advantage of the desk's 16 auxiliary buses, giving configurations of 16 mono, 12 mono/2 stereo or 8 mono/4 stereo mixes.

The MH4 has become widely adopted because of its ability to handle even the most demanding live sound mixing, and for its capacity to operate as a fully-featured FOH or monitor desk, or as a combination of both. This new aux function makes the multi-mode desk even more flexible than previously thought possible. The updated module now ships as standard in MH4s, and existing consoles may be upgraded through the purchase of new modules.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Soundcra

USA - Mackie will use this year's NSCA show as a platform to introduce the commercial audio market to exciting new products including the new TT24 digital live console - a powerful 24-mic input digital mixer developed specifically for live sound applications such as clubs, theatres, houses of worship, rental companies, sound production companies and regional touring acts.

The TT24 is a 56 x 45, 24-bit, 96kHz capable console with 100mm touch-sensitive faders, on-board analogue and digital I/O, full channel metering, digital recall, EQ, dynamics, and effects. A unique control section combines a 5" touch screen, eight function buttons, and 12-parameter rotary encoders that work together to provide easy access to key live functions such as: Fat Channel overview, EQ, Dynamics, Group/Aux assignments, Aux masters, Snapshots, FX control, and Matrix. Absolutely nothing is out of im

UK - Marquee Audio has set up a new division to focus specifically on product marketing - and the first own brand product to come out, under the new 'Molto' name, is a hard disk system.

Having watched the development of hard disk delivery and other media streaming systems - aimed specifically at 'chameleon' licensed venues operating over an all-day trading pattern - Marquee Audio has waited for the market to mature and new-generation technology to kick in before making their move, according to MD Spencer Brooks: "As an essential part of our installation work we were increasingly being requested to supply a product which exceeds the performance of other proprietary hard disk systems on the market, and after putting Molto through a number of prototype stages we now believe we have a product that fulfils that."Molto will offer storage capacity for 600 albums' worth of mat

The Netherlands - - ELC Lighting will launch two new products and one significant upgrade at the forthcoming SIB (Rimini, Italy 13-16 March) and ProLight&Sound (Frankfurt, Germany 31 March - 3 April) exhibitions. dmXLAN Node 1 is an ethernet node allowing the conversion to ethernet (ArtNet protocol) of one DMX universe, input or output.

For fixed installations, such as theatres or conference centres, the cabinet will be mounted on the wall, with the display in front and the DMX connector beneath, avoiding connectors and cables getting in the way. The ethernet is connected internally through hardwire connection. In the truss-mount version, an Ethercon connector from Neutrik is placed beside the DMX socket. The cabinet is fitted with a built-in M10 nut on the bottom for a truss clamp and a hole is provided for the safety hook. In both cases, the 5-pin XLR connector can be set

UK - Following the successful launch of its E Series lightweight, switchmode amplifiers at last year's show, MC2 Audio will use the ProLight&Sound 2004 exhibition in Frankfurt for the debut of its long awaited E45 (2000+W/channel into 4 ohms). The first two models, E25 (1250W/channel into 4 ohms) and E15 (750W/channel into 4 ohms) are now in full production, and the company says demand is high, with buoyant sales around the world.

Designed specifically for the touring market, the E Series has all the sonic qualities and reliability of the company's MC and T Series amplifiers, without the physical weight, and will bring the well-renowned MC2 sound quality and reliability to an even wider range of users.

MC2 Audio can be found in Hall 8.0, on stand F26.

(Lee Baldock)

- The EASE acoustic simulation program, distributed world-wide by Renkus-Heinz, contains a massive amount of detailed technical data for every loudspeaker in its database. This data, which is used by the program to create accurate EASE simulations, has previously only been available to purchasers of the program. Now, the Renkus-Heinz Loudspeaker Data Reader gives everyone access to detailed loudspeaker data on line - even non-owners of the EASE program.

The R-H Loudspeaker Data Reader accesses the EASE database and displays a large number of important speaker parameters graphically in detail. A pop-up window also provides access to necessary information like dimensional data in the form of 2D PDF and 2D/3D AutoCad drawings, architects' and engineers'' specs, PDF data sheets, and high-resolution product photos. The Loudspeaker Data Reader can be accessed at the website below.

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