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14 March 2016

Based on the successful ZED-R16 Firewire recording mixer concept with influences from the classic GS3000, the GS-R24 is primarily aimed at project recording studios, although its flexible feature set lends the mixer to live sound applications requiring multi-channel recording, post production suites, and as a general use home studio mixer, says the company.

Sporting a high quality mic pre-amp and four-band fully-parametric EQ, the GS-R24 has 24 mono mic/line channels, two dual input stereo channels, two mono valve pre-amp channels, six auxes (two switched pre/post EQ), four audio sub-group buses, a master st

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14 March 2016

The main new architectural orientated products from Cogent are a selection of VXT in-wall lights, VXB wall-mounted up and down lights and a new high brightness architectural down-light, the DL11.

The VXT 1 is a recessed Wall light offering a discreet recessed solution with the ability to provide a dynamic decorative edge to a space, to light pathways or to provide low level lighting. The VXT range is available in a choice of round (-1), round with eyelid (-2) or square (-3) options for focused downward illumination.

The bodies of these fixtures are made from die-cast aluminium with a white enamel finish, and the stylish fascia plates are die-cast aluminium with a silver plated finish. The polycarbonate

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14 March 2016

Jands has been designing, building and operating lighting equipment since making its first dimmer in 1970. Featuring the popular Jands FPX dimmer, these 24, 36 and 48 way touring systems continue the tradition of offering exceptional quality at an affordable price. The models provide fully featured, reliable, rugged and hardworking racks, to be with users for years to come, says the company.

All models are housed in Amptown flightcases, fully patchable and feature auxilliary mains connections. Dimmer channels are protected by a double pole breaker and there's the option of either Tourmate Multilock (Socapex compatible) or 19 pin Contact (Harting compatible) output connectors.

(Jim Evans)

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The high-load-bearing models are specifically designed for use in event technology rigging and fair-booth construction. A huge number of companies have used them to suspend everything from speakers, lights, trussing and more in the construction of their exhibition stands at shows throughout Messe Frankfurt, Messe Berlin and Hannover Messe, to name a few, including the recent Light+Building show in Frankfurt and Showtech in Berlin.

Growing safety awareness throughout the event production industry and increasing demands for products'compliance with European norms and accident-prevention regulations has benefitted Reutlinger systems: they are the only load-bearing cable system to have o

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14 March 2016

With full DSP functionality built-in to a small-footprint chassis, the Si Compact provides up to 40 inputs to mix in three frame sizes, the smallest of which is also rack-mountable. Motorized faders with Soundcraft FaderGlow operate on two layers, but the main difference from similarly priced mixers is the provision of a full encoder set for all the functions on a channel, from input gain through EQ and dynamics to bus controls, says the company.

Drawing on its bigger brothers; Soundcraft's Si Ser

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14 March 2016

Comprising the DSR112, DSR115, DSR215 and DSR118W, all feature a Yamaha-designed Class D power amplifier and D-Contour multi-band dynamic processing, which provides intelligent dynamic control and ensures consistent clarity at both high and low output levels.

The new amps allow the DSR112, DSR115 and DSR215 to deliver 1300w of crystal clear audio, with the DSR118W providing 800w of sub-bass punch. The amplifiers include a PFC switching mode power supply, while the power supply, amplifiers and transducers are continuously monitored with the latest DSP protection technology.

All models also feature i

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14 March 2016

Now, with over 500,000 HiQnet components in the field and a user community of over 35,000 AV professionals, Harman Professional's System Development & Integration Group (SDIG) is debuting HiQnet System Architect version 2.2 at PLASA 2010, representing a significant step forward in the new design paradigms introduced with version 2.0.

According to Adam Holladay, senior market manager, Harman Professional System Development & Integration Group, the newest iteration of System Architect is at once evolutionary and revolutionary: "System Architect version 2.2 is a strong, positive evolution of the design capabilities and user interface introduced in version 2.0 but also a great leap forward in its monitoring and control functionality," Holladay noted

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The Perception Wireless is designed to accommodate musicians and entry-level audio technicians, although it has the capabilities to handle even the most difficult audio setups with up to 8 channels per band, says the company.

The Perception Wireless Series consists of a Vocal Set, with the handheld transmitter HT 45 featuring a dynamic cardioid capsule; the Instrumental Set, which comes with the pocket transmitter PT 45 plus instrument cable; the Sports Set with the pocket transmitter as well as a C 544 head-worn microphone; and a presenter set, complete with the PT 45 and a CK 99 L lavaliere microphone. All sets include the stationary receiver SR 45, a single AA battery and a switched mode power supp

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14 March 2016

The Dante audio interface card allows iLive systems to work with Audinate's Dante audio networking solution, providing capacity for 64x64 bi-directional audio with full network redundancy. iLive MixRacks and modular surfaces with the RAB2 module can be fitted with the new slot-in card. A Dante Virtual Soundcard license will be included with purchases of the card, turning a PC or Mac into a Dante enabled device.

"We know from our customers that there are many iLive users who want to be able to integrate with Dante," stated Glenn Rogers, managing director of Allen & Heath. "We have been pleased to work with Audinate in the development of their new 64 channel module, which will provide a great solution. The new audio interface ca

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14 March 2016

On display are Sony's UWP and DWX systems, the latter being its definitive Channel 38 solution, which will help to ease its customers' upgrade path in advance of the frequency switchover scheduled for 2012.

DWX (digital wireless microphone) systems will now be sold with modification packages in order to safeguard audio investments in the run up to Channel 38 switch-over. In addition to this, an optional upgrade path will be made available on Sony's WL series analogue wireless microphones.

This announcement coincides with the launch of two new products in the DWX range of digital wireless audio solutions, both of which are being shown at PLASA: the DWR-R01D dual-channel rackmount receiver and DWM-01 integrated han

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The large order - placed with Harman Pro's UK & Ireland distributors, Sound Technology Ltd - comes at the end of a hectic 12 months during which the company's founder Eddie Thomas has supplied many events at the O2 Arena (from his secondary base in London), completed six major voice alarm projects in London and Burnley FC's Turf Moor stadium.

It was to replace their VerTec VT4888DPAN compact line array enclosures and VT4880 subs, which are now permanently domiciled in South Africa, that ETASound placed an initial order for 16 x JBL VerTec VT4889 three-way line array enclosures.

"We expect to add more VerTec later in the year," confirmed Thomas. "The decision to go

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14 March 2016

The new devices can help to minimise the weight of flight-case or light-bar mounted lighting dimmers as well as truss-mounted hoist controllers and automation systems for theatre and concert touring, says the company.

Key features of the Han-Eco Series include inserts that accommodate tool-free, snap-in, rear-mounting modules from Harting's Han-Modular series fitting into front or rear mounting adaptor frames. The extensive range of modules available provides a high degree of flexibility by allowing connectors to be assembled to handle data, control, power, fibre-optic, coaxial and pneumatic signals. A separate PE module provides the necessary full grounding and finger-safe user protectio

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14 March 2016

An innovative new concept in 24/7 hire services is also making its debut: Orbital is launching its easiHire online hire product selection, estimation and quotation tool at PLASA, designed to make researching and selecting hire equipment easier and more convenient.

The full product line-up on Orbital's stand comprises loudspeakers from d&b audiotechnik, Da-Cappo Micro Microphones, CSC3 Show Control Software, HM Electronics Digital Wireless Intercoms and digital wireless microphone sys

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14 March 2016

The VeniceF is the first all-new Midas product to be unveiled following the Music Group's acquisition of Midas Klark Teknik. It features the full functionality and sound quality of the Midas XL3 EQ and filter section, Midas mic preamps, 100mm faders, increased channel and input count, a dual 7x2 matrix and a reorganised master section layout.

The VeniceF's 32x32 FireWire capability adds 32 channels of multitrack recording and playback (VeniceF 320) using any suitable FireWire-equipped computer, without the need for additional costly interfaces. This also offers the possibility of virtu

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14 March 2016

The new firmware enables the coaxial (BNC) ports to function not as MADI, but as Digidesign Venue's proprietary coaxial digital snake.

"With this release, Digidesign's Venue consoles and stage racks can be connected via a DD4ME to the Optocore network," states Optocore founder, Marc Brunke. "The audio flowing between the Stage Rack and Console (or vice versa) can be output via other Optocore devices in the network, thus enabling networking functionality to Digidesign products."

Several consoles and racks can be placed on the same network, and an unlimited number of splits of any input channel are possible.

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14 March 2016

DiGiCo's Little Red Box is specifically designed to work with DiGiCo's SD9 digital mixing console and allows you to connect a D-Rack or a MADI Rack (DiGi-Rack or MiNi-Rack) to two SD9s.

Currently, a single D-Rack only allows you to connect to one SD9, with no way of sharing the rack. The Little Red Box, however, will allow you to plug in your D-Rack, main console and a secondary console. The main console controls all gains, as well as outputs on the rack, whilst the secondary console acts as a 'receive only' module for the inputs, allowing you to share a rack and operate either Front of House or monitors. DiGiCo's gain tracking system can be activated when required.

The handy SPLIT MADI switch allows you to decide if you want to sp

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14 March 2016

This new interface provides both global and device-specific information for front of house monitoring, allowing on-screen management of even the most complex audio networks from a single location. With the Pro64 Network Manager, front of house engineers now have remote control of every Pro64 device in a network through a PC connected to the network's Control Master device.

Network settings and audio parameters for e

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14 March 2016

Sure to attract attention is the Type H line array loudspeaker, "the most compact, aesthetically pleasing and affordable line array TOA has ever built", which barely a year after its release is already finding favour in large, reflective public spaces where intelligibility is difficult to achieve and hanging space is at a premium.

Also on display is TOA's modular audio-mixing system, the D-2000, which can be expanded up to a massive 128 input/output configuration. This makes it suited to venues such as hotel conference suites, convention centres, sports halls and places of worship, where future expansion in the form of new rooms or extensions need not be at the expense o

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14 March 2016

The new 4099P Stereo Microphone System for Piano is the first microphone kit in the 4099 range, combining a pair of sensitivity-matched 4099 mics on goosenecks with magnetic mounts. The unobtrusive design of the system makes it suitable for capturing true acoustic sound in many different piano miking scenarios, including closed lid applications.

The 4099D microphone for drums and percussion unveils DPA's 90 degree' system. Detaching the clip from the gooseneck, turning it 9

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14 March 2016

The new features that Tannoy has introduced on QFlex deliver more resolute safety and monitoring facilities, making it fully compliant in any life safety or mass notification environment. In addition QFlex has been weatherised for outdoor or harsh environments without compromising on the product's sleek aesthetic, making it suited for large scale transport hub applications such as within airport terminals and major train stations.

Among the key improvements on this front are the addition of Pilot Tone Detection capability, Sen

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14 March 2016

On demonstration and already shipping in a Channel 38-compliant version of the company's S4.16 16-channel system, while also on display will be the successful S5.3 12-channel system and its newer, 'big brother' variant, the 24-channel S5.5. Between them, these products underline Trantec's commitment to ensuring customers have a future-proof solution once Ofcom phases out Channel 69 for wireless mic use during 2012.

Mark Parkhouse, head of sales & marketing at Trantec, comments: "Twenty-five years after pioneering the world's first readily available radio mics, our foresight and imagination have taken us to a whole new level. For entertain

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14 March 2016

MA has improved the clarity and added the latest products like the full grandMA2 range, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) and the MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). The catalogue also contains a lot of background information about the MA system, offers a comprehensive overview of all its parts and shows solutions for setting it up.

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14 March 2016

BlackTrax is a hardware motion tracking system for people and objects that operates in realtime. BlackTrax is designed to work with CAST's game-changing BlackBox system of multi-directional high-speed control coordination.

"BlackTrax makes so many new scenarios possible," says Gil Densham, president of CAST, "All production aspects from increased safety to new levels of interactivity and spontaneity."

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

The Nexo 45°N-12 wedge monitor brings all the benefits of line-array technology to the stage. It draws on Nexo's Hyperbolic Reflective Wavesource which is used throughout the Geo range of high-performance loudspeakers.

The design works by wavesourcing, creating virtual acoustic sources behind the enclosure itself and below the stage, using reflection rather than coercion to determine the shape of the wavefront. Unlike a conventional high frequency waveguide in which the exit is rectangular, the NEXO monitor's waveguide forms a 'smile', enabling cabinets to be linked together to form arrays without interference between wavefronts.

Monitor engineers will find that the N-12 design produces a very sharply d