Austria - In an introduction that couples AKG's wireless performance with Harman System Architect's ease of use, AKG recently updated its System Architect plug-in for the HUB 4000 Q to version 3.5 with the introduction of the Harman System Architect 2.1 release.

The professional digital wireless microphone system DMS 700 is now fully integrated into System Architect. Users have the ability to setup and monitor multichannel DMS 700 systems with tools such as 1 Click Setup, RF Monitor, Environment Scan and Offline Configuration. With AKG's 1 Click Setup, the frequency coordination of DMS 700 multichannel systems can be done with ease with just a single click.

The 1 Click Setup allows for optimal frequency coordination for all of AKG's wireless systems. With a single click, the algorithm completes a full frequency coordination by performing an environment/frequency scan, calculat

UK - DB Systems has developed "a revolutionary solution that will help companies save money and reduce their environmental impact when exhibiting at events all around the world".

EcoXpress is a touch-screen based software solution installed on to DB Systems' hardware, either kiosks or regular PCs and screens. The terminals allow event delegates to browse exhibitors' literature onscreen, select what is most relevant to them and then email that information to themselves.

At present, delegates who attend events and exhibitions inevitably collect a library of brochures and various forms of corporate literature. Very often these items are lost, damaged, left behind, thrown away or don't contain the information that the delegate wants.

Oliver Richardson, DB Systems' sales director, says, "As a service supplier, DB understands that budgets are tight. One of the benef

France - To manage field contribution from reporters or to transmit programmes from A to B, typically for STL (studio-to-transmitter links) or SSL (studio-to-studio link) over IP networks, broadcasters face a variety of challenges. They might need to stream audio over building-to-building distances or more likely over long distances, to remote locations (e.g. transmitters).

The transmission line quality and bandwidth they have to cope with might also vary in the same proportions, depending on available network infrastructures.

For that reason, Digigram, as a key manufacturer of IP audio codec equipment, says it is committed to offering its partners and customers the widest range of options when it comes to audio compression algorithms.

Recently, and in addition to existing options, Digigram R&D labs heavily - and successfully - tested the apt-X Enhanced audio compression enc

USA - LEDtronics has announced the latest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use. The DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED Series comes with softly diffused, precision domed lensing that directs light at a 95-degree beam, and is available in Warm White (3000 Kelvin) and Pure White (6000K).

These A19-style LED bulbs offer long-term durability, low power consumption, environmental sustainability and money savings, says the company. They run on a flexible voltage range of 85-265 VAC requiring no special adapters, and replace 40W to 50W incandescent bulbs while consuming less than 7 watts of power.

In addition, the series DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED boasts a colour quality of up to 85 CRI, a horizontal beam spread of around 130 degrees, powerful 416 (XPW) and 340 lumens (XIW) of brightness, easy dr

The Netherlands - ISE 2010 sees LED screen manufacturer, Lighthouse Technologies, launch a new panel for the rental market, the Rn12i/o-SMD, which "heralds a new era for outdoor rental applications".

The Rn12i/o-SMD boasts 5000 nits, 16-bit processing and a 140 degree horizontal viewing angle.

Durability is also a key feature; this model comes with IP65 for both front and rear, and can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees and as high as 50 degrees, making it a suitable panel for outdoor rental applications such as concerts and sports events.

The Rn12i/o-SMD is also designed with convenience in mind, says the company, making it an appropriate model for rental operations. Its light weight makes it easy to transport, install and dismantle and a tool-free stacking method simplifies set up.

"Lighthouse screens have always been chosen for their picture qua

Europe - Denon DJ has announced the availability of two new professional DJ products with the arrival in stores of its flagship DN-X1700 mixer and DN-S3700 digital media turntable. Debuted at PLASA and MusicMesse respectively this year, these products represent Denon DJ's new top of the range line up for professionals.

Designed as an ultimate DJ performance tool, the Denon DN-X1700 boasts standards of quality, control and performance exceeding anything that has gone before, says the company. Years of collaboration with top professional DJs around the world have gone into the development and engineering of this. Joining the DN-X1700, the Denon DN-S3700 is a direct drive, digital media turntable and USB / MIDI controller.

The DN-X1700 is a highly ergonomic 4-channel 'industry standard' size tabletop mixer. It's spacious, highly tactile control layout features studio quality 60 m

USA - The new Accu SSL Series MR 16, A19 and Par 30 LED replacement LED lamps from Elation Architectural don't produce 'green light', but they do offer a lot of 'green benefits' both in terms of their eco-friendly features and the cold hard cash they save when used as a direct replacement for halogen, fluorescent and metal halide lamps, says the company.

The Accu SSL MR16 is a 4W (4.5W Maximum) standard size MR16 GU5.3 bi-pin base LED Lamp that uses three high-power Nichia LEDs. Available in 2,700k and 5,000k colour temperature models with a 25° beam angle, the Accu SSL MR16 is capable of providing luminance comparable to a 25-watt traditional halogen lamp at approximately 12% of the power consumption.

The Accu SSL A19 is a dimmable medium screw base 7W LED lamp using five high-power Nichia or Cree LEDs, which provides a very warm 2,700k colour temperature. Dimmable from

USA - Proel is debuting new models in its FLASH Series at NAMM. The FLASH Series is a complete line of lightweight and versatile speakers featuring modern design and high quality sound,suitable for any working or entertainment applications, says the company.

FLASH8 is a full-range speaker with 8" woofer, available both in passive (8P) and active (8A) versions.The technical solutions employed include a polypropylene cabinet with an extended system of internal ribs designed through FEM analysis, a new 90°x60° constant-directivity high-frequency horn, a bi-amplifier (50W class AB - 180W class D for low frequencies) with separate line and mic inputs, two-band EQ, double clip limiter circuit and Neutrik connectors.

The cabinet shape which makes these speakers suitable as stage floor monitors, four M8 rigging points for suspended installation and one handle for easy tra

UK - Allen & Heath has unveiled its smallest format mixers to date, the ZED-10 and ZED-10FX. Part of the ZED range of USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording and production, the new additions are simple, ultra compact mixers built to a professional standard, which will suit a wide range of applications including solo artists, bands, schools, houses of worship and conference facilities, says the company.

ZED-10 and ZED-10FX feature two ultra high impedance discrete Class A FET (Field Effect Transistor) inputs, which allow an instrument to be plugged directly into the mixer, emulating the valve/tube input circuitry commonly found on instrument combos or amplifiers. There is also a 26dB gain boost switch, which caters for instruments with very low output pickups.

The ZED-10 can also manage up to four microphones and two stereo sources with MP3 player compatibility, pr

USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the availability of custom colour paint for their Entasys high-performance column line-array loudspeakers. Entasys, which features a three-way full-range column and a low frequency column in matched enclosures, was released last year and has quickly become one of Community's most popular products.

Designed for permanent installations including auditoria, airports, train stations, conference centres, houses of worship, stadium concourses and museums, its weather-resistant design makes Entasys equally suitable for permanent outdoor installation. Custom colour options include painting of the enclosure, end caps, T-bar and grille, with black or white grille cloth behind the painted grille. Customers can provide a RAL colour matching reference or a colour sample.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Peavey has added two new mixers to its long-running PV Series, the PV 6 USB, and PV 8 USB.

The PV 6 USB and PV 8 USB feature effects send on every channel with stereo return, and zero latency record monitoring capabilities, while a USB port allows direct connection to a USB-equipped computer for recording from the mixer or playing back digital audio (compatible with Mac OSX, Windows XP, ME & 2000). Both of these models also include pre-fader monitor sends; inserts on all channels; and dual switchable line inputs on the two stereo channels.

All PV Series mixers include Tape to Control Room and Tape to Mix assigns, which allow the operator to monitor an external stereo signal without using any of the mixer's channels. In addition, the mixers' Control Room output sends a stereo master output signal to an external source for monitoring. Phantom power, effects send and a cont

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies has been appointed as a dealer for CoolTalk, the microphone and headset solution for two-way communication in windy and noisy environments.

Designed as a plug-in for radios and walkie-talkies, the headset can work in 'Vox mode' for complete hands-free operation and cuts out background noise by up to 90%. When placed around the neck, the user's voice will be picked up by CoolTalk's revolutionary vibration technology. This makes it suitable for production personnel working at heights when communicating with crew on the ground in noisy surroundings.

The CoolTalk headset features a durable, hard-wearing design which is IP66 splash proof rated. A.C. Entertainment Technologies is offering the product as a four-way wireless intercom kit featuring four CoolTalk headsets with four Motorola T5 radios and charger.

(Jim Evans)

USA / The Netherlands - Intelix has announced the release of the DIGI-SCAL-11X2, a high-definition switcher with built-in scaling and audio/video format conversion. The unit will debut at ISE in Amsterdam.

"The DIGI-SCAL-11X2 handles the processing of three different devices - switching, scaling, and format conversion - in a compact, easy-to-use platform," says Steve Cohan, Intelix CEO.

The DIGI-SCAL-11X2 is designed for integrating legacy, non-HD equipment into a distributed high-definition audio-visual system. It provides switching between 11 different audio-visual sources, upscaling them to 720p or 1080p, and converting them to HDMI.

The unit features five stereo audio inputs, four HDMI inputs, two YPbPr inputs, two composite video inputs, one S-video input, one VGA input, one DVI-I input, and one optical digital audio input. Dual HDMI outputs allow two displays

USA - Mackie is scheduled to announce a host of new powered subwoofers at NAMM this week. When paired with an SRM450v2 (now clad in all black), the new TH-18s Powered Subwoofer "delivers real world power at extremely competitive pricing".

"Our legendary SRM450v2 now has a powerful ally," remarked Mackie brand director, Greg Young. "When paired with our new TH-18s, you have a complete system that comes in at a street price of nearly $400 less than competitive systems...and that's per side."

Also debuting at NAMM are the HD Series Powered Subwoofers, promoted as companions to the full-range HD Series loudspeakers launched in 2009.

(Jim Evans)

USA - 3RD Power Amplification, which caused a stir last year with its innovative triangular cabinet design, has announced a new cabinet with dual 12-inch speakers - and another innovative twist. The Switchback212 is a rectangular cabinet with a pair of premium Celestion Vintage 30 loudspeakers, each housed in its own triangular chamber, eliminating the standing waves and boxy sound inherent in conventional cabinet design. In addition, the Switchback 212 features removable vent lids on the back, allowing the user to achieve either open- or closed-back operation - or a simultaneous combination of the two.

"The speaker cabinet is the final link in the audio chain for guitarists," notes 3RD Power founder and designer Jamie Scott. "An open back makes it easier to achieve tweed-inspired tonality, while a closed back is great for plexi-type tones. With the Switchback 212

The Netherlands - Allen & Heath will be showing a cross section of its latest digital products at the forthcoming ISE show in Amsterdam.

A highlight on the stand will be the newly launched iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rackmountable Control Surface, which together provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, bringing the same power, sonic performance and flexibility of the larger touring iLive systems to a significantly lower price point, says the company.

Also on display will be the record-selling iLive-T digital mixing system and various components from the iDR digital installation series.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - Duran Audio BV has teamed up with Danish company Odeon A/S to create an interface between Duran Audio's Digital Directivity Analysis software (DDA) and Odeon Room Acoustics software.

This new interface allows sound system designers the ability to carry out their loudspeaker system design (using AXYS loudspeaker products) in DDA; within the DDA environment the critical 'beam steering' parameters of Intellivox and Target arrays can be set and modelled, using statistical methods. Once they are satisfied with the performance of the system the loudspeaker data can then be easily exported to XML format so that it can be imported into Odeon. Further modelling work can be carried out using the ray tracing method. In addition to this export functionality DDA users can also import the room geometry from Odeon into DDA models using the .CAD export function in Odeon.

The

USA - Rycote, the UK-based manufacturer of hi-tech microphone windshield and suspensions, is announcing a new product at the 2010 NAMM show in Anaheim this week - the InVision USM, an affordable universal mic suspension for large-diaphragm recording microphones. According to Rycote, the mic mount offers substantially more isolation from unwanted vibrations than that afforded by traditional elasticated 'cat's cradle' mic suspensions.

The InVision Universal Studio Mount (or USM) has been designed to provide a 21st-century alternative to elasticated suspensions, the basic form of which has remained essentially unchanged for several decades. Based around the resilient 'u'-shaped Lyre suspension mount used in Rycote's existing InVision suspension range for smaller-barrelled microphones, the InVision USM will fit any high-quality microphone from 18 to 55mm in diameter, including large

The Netherlands - QSC Audio has announced an extension to its AcousticDesign ceiling speaker range, with the release of two new high-output models: the AD-C1200 and AD-C820/C821 at ISE in Amsterdam next month.

The AD-C1200 high-output Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker System features 12" low frequency woofer, 1.75" diaphragm compression driver, 300W continuous power rating, and a 70V / 100V multi-tap transformer (enabling the system to operate in distributed or low-impedance mode).

The AD-C1200 has been designed for music playback, public address and distributed audio in applications that require high output from a ceiling mounted loudspeaker.

The AcousticDesign Series of installation loudspeakers has been designed for trouble free operation and versatility. Utilising custom designed transducers and crossover networks, in combination with an acoustically optimised enclosur

UK - TOA has launched the D-2000 series all-in-one digital mixing system that combines the functions of auto mixing, matrix switching, and signal processing. While the system's table-mounted remote console unit boasts a small footprint, the D-2000 can be expanded to comprise up to four rack processing units for a total of up to 128 audio inputs and outputs.

CobraNet compatibility means the processing modules can be connected to a LAN for remote operation. The D-2000 also provides interfaces directly with AMX and Crestron control protocols so that it can be smoothly integrated into multimedia conferencing and presentation systems.

A wide range of input, output and control modules is available for each rack-mount processing unit, including mono or stereo analogue microphone inputs, analogue and digital inputs and outputs, and VCA modules for connection to an optional VCA control

UK - Users of the portable signal processing Black Series from Audient can now carry API 500 standard modules in their Black Rack system with the simple addition of the new Black 500 Adapter.

Made up of a neat metalwork caddy which slips neatly into the Black Series BB4 and BR10 racks, it adapts the Black Series power to suit the API specification, so that any single 500-system compatible module can be housed alongside original Black Series modules.

"The Black 500 Adapter gives users more flexibility when using their Black Rack," explains sales & marketing director, Luke Baldry. "There are numerous manufacturers producing 500 series variants, opening up many more possibilities for their Black Rack system." The Black Adapter is now shipping.

(Jim Evans)

Germany - With the K&F NOMOS XLC, Kling & Freitag has launched a new subwoofer series for the ProRental sector. The cardioid 3x 18" subwoofer with multifunction capabilities has been designed for high-performance applications. The range of applications goes from theatre and opera to disco, club, live show and big open air events, says the company.

The NOMOS XLC combines clean reproduction of low range sounds with "the appropriate punch". The bass reproduction of a large range is well-balanced, rapid and precise and thus represents a new generation of subwoofers. From its acoustical and mechanical conception, the K&F NOMOS XLC has been designed as resonance-free and with a minimum group delay time.

The cardioid application permits efficient easy working, due to the reduced disturbance sound and due to the directed bass shares of the front speakers.

Importance h

UK - D&M Business & Professional Group (Europe) announces the launch of the Denon DN-F300, the first in a new series of solid state players from Denon Professional for the sound contractor and AV integrator markets.

The DN-F300 is an advanced professional solution for the playback of MP3 and uncompressed .WAV music libraries stored on SD and SDHC flashcards (up to 32GB), portable USB flash drives, and self powered HDDs. The compact 1U/HE rackmount player offers technology and features derived directly from Denon Professional's leading broadcast CD players, in providing dedicated hardware control for the navigation, management and programmable play of digital music files for BGM and other applications in bars, restaurants, clubs, retail complexes, visitor attractions, houses of worship, and fitness centres.

With no moving parts, the DN-F300 offers virtually maintenance free ope

USA - Electro-Voice has added to the ZX loudspeaker family with the new ZXA1 - the self-powered version of the ZX1 compact two-way loudspeaker.

Launching globally at Winter NAMM 2010, ZXA1 is powered by an 800W amplifier module derived from EV's Tour Grade series.

ZXA1is designed for a wide range of applications including live sound, mobile DJ, stage monitoring and permanent installation.

(Jim Evans)

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