The new package inherits all the features of the Redback family, including a full 512-channel DMX softpatch; Min & Max levels and a choice of individual fade curves per channel. With the built- in memories, individual fade times and chases, Redback can even run in stand-alone mode making it suitable for museums, presentation and retail environments, says the comp
Similar to the smaller ZED-14, the 4- bus series features the same DuoPre TM padless preamp. It uses a two- stage design with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage, offering high headroom and a low noise, clean signal path.
"The four-band, two-sweep EQ, along with the low noise summing amps, is borrowed from the GL2400, while the bus architecture is a simplified, but equally comprehensive, version of that employed in the successful GL series," comments R&D manager, Mike Griffin
"The demand for loudspeaker systems that provide added flexibility and even greater sonic clarity continues to grow with the evolution of the systems integration industry," says Jon Sager, director of market development, installed sound, JBL Professional. "The new AE Compact loudspeaker series addresses these demands, enabling sound designers and installers to best meet the needs of any given environment, including performing arts venues, houses of worship, sports facilities, corporate board rooms, and dance clubs."
The AE Compact loudspeaker family consists of eight high-output, 2-way loudspeaker models incorporating either single or
Xone mixers were used at a various clubs, boat parties, beach parties, mansions, hotel lobbies, poolside and rooftop events, as well as at the daily Beatport mash-ups, live on BBC Radio One and at Ultrafest. The 2008 Ultrafest hosted 40,000+ revellers over the two-day festival. One of the highlights was Paul van Dyk, who made full use of his preferred Xone:3D mixer/MIDI controller, and featured a live artist complement for the first time.
On WMC's opening night, Allen & Heath received the DJ Mixer of the Year award for the Xone:S2, as voted for by readers of Club World magazine
Ampetronic's ultra-compact CLS2, which measures just 200mm x 200mm x 44mm, is designed for discreet installation in virtually any environment, says the manufacturer. It is designed to be quick and simple to install, yet features three independently controlled feeds, with two priority alarm overrides, and can drive an induction loop covering an area of over 400sq.m.
Between them, the three audio feeds can accommodate balanced or unbalanced line inputs, microphones and 100V line sources, with the priority alarm inputs suitable for connection to emergency alert systems, doo
Version 2.0 of the D-Fi features more assignable frequencies, allowing users to run up to six separate universes inside one venue, and allowing for additional options when experiencing difficulties in transmission due to signal interference. Multiple units can also be assigned to a single frequency in order to split a signal or cross a vast expanse that would otherwise require long cable runs, the company says.
The D-Fi features LED indicators for operating mode (transmitter or receiver), frequency, and DMX signal transmission, key-hole slots for discrete wall mounting, and frequency indicator lights, say Chauvet.
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The new mounting yokes are essentially "U" shaped arms that give the contractor more flexibility for outdoor loudspeaker installations. The mounting yokes improve loudspeaker support on round surfaces such as outdoor poles and columns to provide a more secure installation than traditional mounting brackets, says the company. Flexibility is further enhanced when the yokes are used with Allen Products PoleStar all-weather pole and
The compact Magnum 2500 Hz uses a 900W heat exchanger to punch out a full 2500 cubic meters per minute of uniform haze for mid-air projection or atmosphere enhancement.
This portable hazer heats up fast and is continuously operational for a trouble-free 'set it and forget it' effect. Its large 3.8 litre fluid capacity (1 US gallon) provides for extremely long runs when needed.
Haze output and on/off timing are controllable via a handy remote control that can be conveniently stored in its own compartment. Like all Magnum products the Magnum 2500 incorporates advanced Jem technology including new electro
Power factor corrected and operating at levels as high as 6000W into 2Ohms down to models providing 1100W into 8Ohms, the KPA series covers the full range of reinforcement needs, says the company. The amplifiers can be daisy chained together using a single Cat 5 cable for both digital audio distribution and remote control and monitoring of all amplifier functions, including load monitoring. The head end of the K8 digital audio distribution system may be fed with an expanding selection of inputs including the choice of Ether Sound, AES3 digital or analogue.
Klein+Hummel's installed sound product manager Dave Theis points out the advantage of this system: "K8 only requires a single control connection to Eth
Featuring clear LED indicators, illuminated buttons and fader-type level controls per output channel, the PX8000 Matrix is simple to set up, providing full choice and control of up to eight separate mic./line input signals over eight separate zones.
The unit also features in-built monitor loudspeaker to review the selected input sources, microphone input for zoned paging, as well as an internal digital message store facility to record and broadcast emergency messages to be activated by dry contact closure such as opening/closing doors, fire/burglar alarm, etc. Where no message is recorded, this facility can be used as an emergency mute.
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The move comes as fibre transport for high bandwidth video, audio and data is becoming more widespread in Pro A/V applications. Large venues such as stadiums, corporate and college campuses as well as medical cenres are implementing fibre infrastructures. Therefore a more reliable and high performance switch, which can remotely route signals to disparate destinations is required, says the company.
"There is a real convergence happening in the video market with Pro AV applications turning increasingly t
Over the past four years, Soundfield Voice Reinforcment in the classroom has seen significant growth in the UK, thanks both to a high profile campaign of 'educating the educators' through exhibitions and conferences and also due to education budget increases, Building Schools for the Future and the publication of the Government's white paper on improved acoustics in the classroom - Building Bulletin '93.
CIE-Group's existing 'i-ceilings' Soundfield packages which feature some of the most advanced and appropriate audio technology for this application have now been joined by the introduction of the 'IRX' system as part of CIE's new Clever Little Box<
Technically it offers sound engineers and installation companies the opportunity to work with state of the art audio, with the ease of installation and set up that has not yet seen in this market place, says the company.
Following on from the TTL3's recent launch, RCF has been demonstrating the product throughout the UK, gaining positive reactions. RCF's Greg Oliver, is enthusiastic about showing the product at ABTT. "We have always had a good reaction to our dedicated theatre products at the show and I know the mini line array will be no exception. Its compact design has been very well received and that's before people get
ZED's effects are divided into four types: tap tempo delays, short reverbs, long reverbs and modulation. They are controlled by three buttons for easy navigation and editing, allowing the parameters of each effect to be quickly 'dialed-in' to, for instance, pinpoint the ideal delay time or amount of reverb.
"Much like the ZED range's build and construction, Allen & Heath's approach to the effects was with professional standards and quality in mind. ZED effects are designed by the same R&
A key feature of the Giotto Digital 1500 is the Digital Module which, due to a clever application of DLP (TI) technology, enables the Giotto to project graphic effects with the brightness and speed of traditional moving head fixtures. "Giotto Digital 1500 is the first and only moving head fixture on the market able to create all-digital, completely customizable graphic effects, finally overcoming the typical limits of effects generated by traditional gobo, iris, beam shaper and zoom components," the company states.
Giotto Digital 1500 will be presented for the first time in the UK at BAFTA - the British Academy of Film and Television Art
The MPA Series is comprised of three models offering RMS power variants of 60W (MPA60), 120W (MPA120) and 240W (MPA240). Each model features six line inputs with stereo summed to mono, as well as four microphone inputs into a single zone and offers high and low impedence as standard - with low impedence balanced via phoenix style connectors.
All models in the range are controllable via front panel rotary selectors or remotely via Cloud's wall-mount remote controllers (RL1 and the RSL6).
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Ease to install and IP65 weather protection Micro-Clip is adaptable to a wide range of indoor and outdoor environments. Providing a vibrant and brilliant colour palette from a particularly thin and stylish bodywork, Micro-Clip features a straightforward operational efficiency where stand-alone colour sequences are available for spectacular synchronized effects and digital remote control via DMX 512 signal is a standard attribute, says the company.
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Although the X-Move LED's effects are indistinguishable from a conventional moving head to the eye, the unit offers the benefits and ease of LED technology, such as a long 50,000-hour rated lamp life and a low power draw. At 44W, it consumes a fraction of the energy of a traditional 250W effect. In addition to saving energy, this lets the operator hook up more units on a single electrical circuit.
The X-Move LED is also much smaller than a typical 250W effect, weighing only 10 lbs. and standing just 12.5" high. The fixture's compact size allows it to fit virtually anywhere, even in the tightest spaces, and makes it easily transportable for ban
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Used as a backlight, the LED-Paneel C60 requires a distance of just 8cms from the diffusion material being lit, to produce a homogenously illuminated area. Alternatively, it can be used without diffusion, to create an LED matrix - the wide LED beam angle of 120° allowing camera shots to be taken from obliqu
"InfoComm is an exceptionally good showcase for Turbosound," says Brad Stephens from US distributor American Music & Sound. "This year on we have two very different and exciting new product ranges that we anticipate garnering a large amount of interest."
"We have worked hard to ensure that our product range continues to reflect the needs of the market," adds Turbosound's managing director Simon Blackwood, "and this is borne out by how well Flex Array has already been received. The combination of our new line array technology alongside Turbosound's proven virtual po
"The E8 and E12 loudspeakers and the E15X subwoofer will all be on display," said Stephen (Oggi) Hogg who heads d&b's UK distribution. "These new loudspeakers will be of particular interest to all our friends and colleagues in the theatre fraternity; from our perspective they are the successors for the C6 and E9, performing with the same vocal presence, versatility, musicality and precise pattern control to which we have all become accustomed.
"The use of new materials and driver technology makes for a design that is lighter and remarkable both visually as well as functionally." Hogg continued "The D6 of course, maintains d&b's long history of high-efficiency, lower power consumption amplifiers that coupled with t
These are the USB DI box - a USB-to-analogue transformer isolated audio input interface, and the ePre 2 USB - a true plug-and-play Digital-to-Analogue dual channel mic/line pre-amp to USB interface. Also on the ARX stand will be several additions to its popular AudiBox series of audio tools and its range of signal processing products.
ARX's managing director Colin Park said: "Eventech is a new and exciting exhibition for the Asian region with what looks to be a unique networking format for both exhibitors and more importantly show attendees. ARX's Singapore-based Rob Yeo and I are looking forwar
Micro FlashLED operates on three standard, replaceable, AAA-cell-type alkaline batteries. Since LEDs are 80-90% more energy efficient than incandescent lamps, the unit operates 20 - 30 times longer than the comparable incandescent flashlight, providing up to 96 hours or four days of continuous illumination at a diminishing light output rate. It retains 50% of its light output after one hour of continuous use.
Micro FlashLED features a push-button switch in the back of the unit to operate the LED light. It measures 4.5 inches lo
