The installation version VB 208 i offers a special mounting set for a quick and safe wall or ceiling installation mounted on four M8 threaded bolts. Due to the small installation height of 25 cm and depth of 54 cm the VB 208 i is suitable for applications within small theatres, churches, restaurant and conference rooms.
The VSS 28 is a very compact and light-weight subwoofer with tw
The units can be operated in two modes. Manual mode enables users to control the ground lift switch from the DI box. Phantom mode allows users to control the ground lift switch remotely using +48V phantom power from the console. When phantom power is engaged, a blue LED illuminates to indicate the ground is lifted.
Other key features include ease of use, fully shielded isolation transformers, optional Jensen transformer, recessed panels that protect the switches and connectors, and compact and rugged metal enclosures.
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The new IPAM 100 Industrial IP Audio Module, being shown to pro audio audiences for the first time, is designed for use in ruggedized OEM applications. It is essentially the core module of the Barix Annuncicom 155, developed specifically to operate within challenging environmental conditions indoors and outdoors.
The IPAM 100 Industrial module is "hardened" for reliable operation in harsh environments, manufactured with precise components, mountings and conformal coating to resist vibrations, shock and moisture, says the company. The module is engineered to operate within a
Dowlen Sound Inc. of Arvada, Colorado used their new GTO system for the first time at Colorado's Mile High Music Festival in August 2010, as part of Outline's 'Early Adopter' product introduction programme. "Outline GTO continues to exceed our expectations, and has really established Outline as one of the top players in the large format line array market," said Eric Satre, Dowlen's sales executive and director of the company's operations at the Mile High Festival.
Also in the United St
Showtec will operate under its own brand-name, as a full member company of the PRG group, with Wilfried Schiefer and Ralf Richrath continuing in their present leadership roles.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany and subsidiaries in Berlin and Munich, Showtec is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art lighting, audio, plus a broad range of LED equipment to a wide range of market segments including trade fairs and expositions, public and corporate events, concert tours and television productions.
"Showtec has an excellent reputation in the industry for maintaining the highest standards of quality for its
Located in West London, MSL Professional's offices and demo facility will be home to a small team of experienced industry sales and support staff.
"We are very pleased to be launching this new business venture," says company director Simon Lowther. "Our initial aim is to focus on a select number of brands, some of which will be represented in the UK for the first time. This way we can ensure that the brands get the exposure they deserve, while our customers receive efficient and professional levels of dist
"Advance production planning was imperative for Kula Shaker as the performance was part of a 14-date tour of the Far East, and we were only able to fly in on the day. Even though the promoter arranged a police escort from the airport to get us through rush hour, we only had 30 minutes for set up and sound check before doors opened," said Kula Shaker's monitor engineer and production manager, Mike Taylor.
The bands' engineers were given the option of an analogue ML5000 or an iLive digital mixing system, comprising an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface.
"I chose iLive because I was able to build a show and lay out - inclu
"With Spark, we are excited to offer our proprietary capsule technology to a wider audience in an exceptionally versatile microphone," said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. "Spark is a high-quality recording tool that comes with everything needed for a truly professional recording experience at an affordable price. Even our new Focus control technology is designed to make it easy to record and get professional results right out of the box without requiring processing."
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The entire sound reinforcement system was replaced in the course of the work. As was the case with the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and the Allianz Arena in Munich, great importance was attached to the quality of the audio equipment in the VOITH Arena, the result being that all three stadiums now are equipped with systems from Electro-Voice a
Rainer Thaden, Four Audio's managing director comments, "Instead of emulating familiar IIR crossovers with FIR filters, we use measurements of the speakers and do the inverse of what the speaker does. You can make the complete system of speaker and controller phase linear, even down to the lowest frequencies. Of course, all kinds of familiar IIR crossovers can be used, too."
"The development and roll-out of the new Dante HD2 was quickly achieved by integrating Audinate's Dante Brooklyn II module," says John McMahon Audinate
Setting up the Elements system and tearing it down again is quick and easy, says the company. With E-Connect, HK's proprietary integrated signal routing system, even the largest Elements setup is performance-ready in just a few minutes with a minimum of cabling. Due to the compact and rugged design, every configuration fits into a compact car, for ease of transportation.
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TiMax SoundHub will be demonstrated alongside the TiMax Tracker performer tracking system which follows presenters, actors, attraction visitors and conference delegates to control audio localisation, playback, lighting and media servers. Several new prestige theatre sales and control partnerships for TiMax Tracker are due for announcement at the show.
TiMax SoundHub is a multichannel system matrix and audio playback server for the
Designed to be able to deliver the same SPL as equivalent products in the mid-size line array category, but with 15dB less distortion, the Alcons LR24 pro ribbon system utilises the company's pro-ribbon technology "to set a new benchmark in terms of SPL, projection control and sound quality".
Also on show will be two new subwoofers, the BC543 and BQ211. Designed for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications, the BC543 offers a high output, with tight and accurate bass response.
The unit's front features an industry first, two 18-inch, long-excursion cardioid woofers, complemented by a 5.3 inch voic
The Sharp team will be part of the larger Gran Corsa d'Italia event, conceived by Sharp UK managing director and veteran fundraiser, Paul Molyneux. Overall 60 riders are taking part in the Gran Corsa, raising money for Sharp UK's official charity partner, The Prostate Cancer Charity, to fight the most common cancer in men in the UK.
However, in light of the recent devastating events in Japan and the company
De Vorstin Poppodium ('The Queen Pop Stage'), a complex steel structure, that looks like a space-age remodelling of Manhattan's Flatiron Building, has no internal right angles - good news for the acoustics.
It was designed by Architecten Cie, which also has the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam to its credit, and similar attention to detail can be found at De Vorstin. High quality finishes and a wide range of additional facilities including a rehearsal studio add to features such as a dedicated artists' café.
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During the event, the Black Coffee crew were given the day off and Brandon stepped in as the followspot operator ("for old times' sake"), while Llewellyn did the lighting design and operation of The Legends Concert, part of the festival held on the 27th March. "We picked the nice work and we had such a good time," said Llewellyn.
The Legends Concert featured artists like The Flames, Johnny Clegg, Jazzanova (Germany) and a list of other performers who kept the audience entertained from noon till after 8 at nigh
A highlight will be the launch of the LS9 version of the StageMix iPad app. Since its launch in September last year, the M7CL version of StageMix has been "a huge success" and producing an LS9-compatible version has been a priority for Yamaha's software development team.
Using the iPad's built-in WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) functionality, StageMix directly controls the LS9 via a wireless connection point, which is linked to the mixing console via Cat 5 cable. With a straightforward, intuitive graphic interface and the iPad's multi-touch and gesture control, stage sound can be easily mixed, even if the mixing console is at front of house.
The app allows the use
The Club, known locally as Sporties, has been extensively renovated over the past two years to include a new gaming room, TAB, bar, café and multiple lounge areas. In an attempt to make the Club more family friendly, they have also added a kids club called Manta Ray, an outdoor play gym and are building a parents room at the present time.
The aim was to create a comfortable environment with relaxed areas for people to unwind in however the Club's neighbours and poker machine players were not relaxing when the amplified music began.
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The Praesideo 3.5 and Plena VAS 2.16 central equipment have received certification to EN 54-16. Bosch also supplies charging equipment certified to EN54-4, and the company has been granted EN 54-24 certification for a broad range of loudspeakers covering a host of different application areas associated with voice EVAC.
Says the company, " In contrast to other manufacturers, who offer only loudspeakers for one or two defined applications, Bosch can provide EN 54-24 certified products for the full range of audio applications, including voice alarm, speech and background
"We are delighted to welcome MSL Professional on board," says JoeCo managing director Joe Bull. "Simon Lowther and his team have many years of experience in this industry, especially in the market sectors on which we are focussing. With Simon's professionalism and enthusiasm we look forward to forging a very successful working partnership over the coming months."
MSL Professional company director Simon Lowther comments, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity of representing this award-winning brand in the UK. The JoeCo product range will perfectly complement some of the other brands in our growing portfolio and we look forward to working closely with retailers and end users to offer the best possible support to both
With 3D now established in mainstream cinema, interest in the medium is coming from range of other entertainments, including sport and live music. Located on stand L28, Hall 8.0, 3D Live In Concert will demonstrate the application of the technology to the latter market, with a 3D live recording of German hip-hop band Die Fantastischen Vier (The Fantastic Four) its centrepiece.
3D Live In Concert is a collaborative effort between five companies - Alcons Audio (sound), Event Acoustics and All Areas (room and acoustics), DVS (playback, server and 3D content) and Infitec (projection and 3D glasses).
The 5.1 Alcons system comprises a front arrangement of three LR7 pro-ribbon micro line-arrays and one LR7B bass driver
The tour is performed exclusively using loudspeakers drawn primarily from D.A.S. Audio's Aero Series 2 and Stage Monitor Series product groups. The band's tour commenced 5 March in Worcester, MA, U.S.A. and included performances in Greece, Switzerland, England, Sweden, Portugal, and The Netherlands before concluding in Madrid, Spain.
Joey DeMaio, bass guitarist and founder of Manowar and president of Magic Circle Music, commented, "This union was brought about because of our mutual desire to set new standards in live sound reproduction-proving that live music can be both 'louder than hell' and crystal clear."
The D.A.S
"In our industry, it's good to watch what others are doing," he says. "DiGiCo has always been an interesting company and, with the arrival of the SD Range and Stealth Digital Processing you really couldn't help but notice them.
"Since the introduction of the SD7, in late 2007, they have consistently launched products that meet the market's requirements. At PLASA 2010, the SD-Rack, with its phenomenal audio quality, multiple sample rates and hot swappable cards, combined with the SD7's ability to have dual processing engines, clearly indicated the direction the company was moving in."
"As DiGiCo has grown over the last few years, it was logical we would need to
The four models HPX 900, HPX1200, HPX2400, HPX2800 with output ranging from 900 W to 2800 W using power stages in Class AB and Class H and switching power supplies, maintain clarity and definition in the high frequency range and impressive dynamics in the low end, says the company.
All of these models are capable of providing their maximum rated power on a two-ohm load, making them a very convenient source of power in even the most demanding sound reinforcement applications.
Light-weight and easily manageable, the HPX series amplifiers offer practicality as one of their primary features. Their switching mode power supplies and efficient cooling systems make them particularly suited for use in compact and
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