Sennheiser

>From the Sennheiser stand came two new audio systems from D.A.S. Audio. Inevitably, the CA28 and CA215 combo is a line array. Highly compact, the system is based on DAS's own 2 x 8" drivers with a DAS1.5" compression driver on a 6° by 90° SERPIS plane wave generator for the highs. The accompanying2 x 15" Sub integrates onto the D.A.S. flying hardware. Delivery from a four-box coupled system, 80Hz-20kHz is claimed at 143dB peak SPL, while the sub delivers 147dB down to 37Hz. The new D.A.S. Dynamic Series is a three-way system comprising DS-115/Sub-18F passive, or add an 'A' suffix for the active models. Stand-alone or pole mounted, these are light, easy to use and would suit small installs or touring applications.

Also on the same stand was a new digital EQ unit from Rane, the DEQ60 and 60L ('L' denoting long-scale faders). Designed for live tours, this regular looking, but obviously digitally precise, 1/3rd octave 30-band graphic device also features Rane's proprietary Perfect-Q, whereby internal DSP exactly reflects front panel slider positions.

From Sennheiser itself came two additions to the Evolution range - the e903 and e935. The former is a dedicated snare-drum mic with high SPL handling in a rugged construction, and the latter is a vocal mic with a precisely balanced low-mid tonal quality producing great warmth. Sennheiser's APart low-cost pub/club install range has been expanded with the addition of the PXQ2215, a 15-band graphic EQ, plus upgrades to the SoundBlock amp and distribution system.

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