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Flexibility and reliability are the main features of these devices, together with audio intelligibility and overall construction quality. The solid chassis are standard rack 19" and the 2-unit mounting accessories are "in-the-box".

AM1125 is a 120W RMS mixer amplifier with five inputs, four of them universal (mic-line sensitivity) and one switchable phantom power (required by electret microphones). The 5th input is to be used with line level sources (e.g. CD or MP3 players).

Connectors are XLR; an RCA is present for the 4th input when used as line level and the 5th input is for the AUX. An insert point is available on RCA plugs to interconnect extern

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With version 2.2.7x, both the BlackBox Recorder and the BlackBox Player now support the replay of polyphonic wav files, from multiple stereo files up to 24 or even 64 channel PolyWAV files. Mono, stereo and multichannel files can even be used together in the same song massively enhancing the system's flexibility.

JoeCo's iXML plug-in also enables PolyWAV files to be recorded - a feature aimed at TV and film location recordists to better serve the needs of post production facilities, or systems where audio material is ingested in single large files.

The ability to import polyphonic wav files from a DAW has also brought BlackBox Player capability to JoeCo's 64-ch

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Established in order to provide a series of courses aimed at professional sound engineers, students and anyone working within the audio industry, the first course, 'Basic Wireless Microphones and Monitoring', will take place on 18 April, at Sennheiser UK's head office in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

The course consists of a mixture of initial online learning, followed by a full day's workshop with some of Sennheiser's leading audio experts who will give attendees a basic understanding of techniques, as well as an insight into some of the tricks of the trade.

Primarily designed for new and existing users of wireless microphone and in-ear systems, Sennheiser's aim is to aid understanding of this key area and also provide an update on the d

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The VC-1 Video Converter series provides "uncompromising picture quality", faithfully converting the original source with no change in colour or brightness, supporting rich-blacks and super-whites. By maintaining the video characteristics there are no interlacing artifacts, pixel shifting or other conversion

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"We are very excited to partner with Mega Audio," explained Tony Williams, director of sales, EMEA. "This agreement will support expanding Ampeg and Mackie sales and ensure that our level of customer service keeps pace with our growth in Germany.

"Dealers will benefit from this partnership with local stock availability, as well as excellent in-market sales, technical support and stronger marketing and brand awareness."

"We are extremely proud and thrilled to be part of the family now," explained Burkhard Elsner, CEO of Mega Audio. "To be able to help the growth and success in Germany of brands with such a long history of fantastic achievements in the audio i

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It's About Time. That's the bold declaration posed by the founder of both Turbosound and Funktion-One, Tony Andrews as he rounds off the Professional Development Programme in style on Wednesday afternoon at 3.35pm. One of pro audio's true originals, Tony has spent a lifetime creating ground-breaking loudspeaker systems for the live entertainment industry. A genuine pioneer who has never chosen to take the easy route or fashionable option, his singular perspective on exactly how and where pro audio goes from here provides the perfect end to PLASA Focus: Leeds 2013.

Joining him in conversation is industry journalist Phil Ward who has been contributing reviews and feature articles to the hi-fi, profession

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L-Acoustics would like to recognise this accumulated field experience in the trade by providing accreditation to experienced system technicians through the L-Acoustics K Systems Engineer (KSE) accreditation programme. The KSE status represents recognition by the industry and peers that the individual has achieved an advanced level of understanding in implementing L-Acoustics systems.

David Brooks, application department, L-Acoustics, who was responsible for developing the programme, said, "We are thrilled to be able to acknowledge the high level of expertise in the field that L-Acoustics system technicians have accumulated. Our training programme reinforces our support for the Rental Network agents and technicians in the

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The MultiLoop Driver (MLD) range amplifiers, featuring dual output channels and 90° phase shift are each designed to fit in a single standard 19" rack mount bay, making them the most space efficient available, offering unparalleled system flexibility and a minimum 50% reduction in AV cabinet space when compared to others on the market.

The compact nature of the technology has not impacted on Ampetronic equipment's renowned reliability and performance either; the elegant units offer class leading current and voltage headroom at practical loads for unmatched crystal clear sound clarity and a genuinely excellent audio experience for the user.

Consisting of three units with a ran

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In 2011, as a result of new legislation requiring the changing of wireless frequencies, the university took the decision to standardise its wireless microphones and commissioned POLARaudio to undertake the work. This complex project required POLARaudio to prepare a system design which required 216 channels of wireless UHF micro

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With Lyra, Prism Sound is bringing its high performance audio technology to an even wider audience. This brand new family of interfaces is aimed at musicians, composers, project studio owners, DJs, re-mixers and other audio content producers such as radio and podcasting. It is also anticipated that high-end home audio enthusiasts will find the USB interface and stereo configuration with digital volume control an attractive package.

Based on the award-winning and critically acclaimed Orpheus interface, Lyra allows music recording professionals to access the power and sophistication of the Orpheus audio path and clock circuitry, but in a smaller package and a

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The system comprised an EM 9046 SU system unit, eight EM 9046 DRX, an EM 9046 DAO or EM 9046 AAO - depending on the console used and the consequent availability of digital or analogue inputs - two AD 9000 directional active antenna and two 10m GZL 9000-10 antenna cables.

SKM 9000 handheld transmitters were used for both Leona's main microphone, which Sennheiser UK had custom blinged to match her ubiquitous SKM 5200, and for her backi

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The festival site will be Pendley Activity Meadow - owned by event sponsor Pendley Manor - with a capacity of 7000 for each of the two nights. The programme for Friday 5 July will include a line-up of contemporary pop artists including Little Mix, Loveable Rogues and Heather Small, while Saturday's 1980s themed evening will feature Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Rick Astley, Midge Ure, Carol Decker and Hazel O'Connor.

All the technical infrastructure for Ch

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The challenge for Outline and PRG was to transform the sonic space of this multi-purpose arena - principally used for live sporting events and with occasional music concerts - into a world-class symphonic hall capable of delivering the nuance and power of a Bocelli performance. Outline's exclusive Openarray-3D prediction software was employed to guide the installation of the system.

"I decided to specify Outline for Maestro Bocelli's 2013 US tour based on my first-hand experience with the GTO at the 2012 Worker's Day concert in Rome," said Bocelli's system sound designer, Andrea Taglia, who was tasked with the audio design for the BB&T Centre. &quo

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MacAulay has been using Allen & Heath's popular, compact GLD digital desk (distributed in the UK by Audio-Technica Ltd) for all of Ora's recent headline shows in the UK. During the interview he - and Ora's guitarist Jonas Jalhay - talk about the benefits of the desk's diminutive but powerful nature, the quality of the on-board processing and its faultless reliability during a grueling run of Academy-size shows.

Summing up his thoughts on the GLD system MacAulay says: "I've been using all of the available inputs and outputs on the desk and all of the on-board effects every night and there's been not even a glitch. It's a proper little workhorse and Rita commented that the on-stage sound is the best she's ever had during the UK

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In the 12 months since the d&b V-Series received its worldwide launch at Prolight+Sound 2012 the acceptance of this new mid-sized line array has been "overwhelming", the company reports, with several thousand cabinets already shipped. As a cons

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SCAN has over 25 years of experience in providing PC based solutions to the audio and video markets and will focus primarily on supplying small format AV switchers such as the VR-3 AV Mixer, VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder and V-40HD Multi Format Video Switcher, the VC-30HD Video Converter and the M-200i iPad Controllable Digital Mixing Console.

Taking advantage of the growth in the popularity of web-streaming, especially in the education sector, the expanding lineup of streaming-ready AV Mixers and Converters from Roland fit perfectly

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Wiener stated, "Aphex is firing on all cylinders. We have worked really hard over the last two years, adapting, evolving and expanding our Burbank and Salt Lake City operations to position us for the next phase of growth. A key step is putting Jim in the position of general manager, where we can fully utilize his unique skill set in leading the product and operations teams."

After many years as a successful engineer, producer and studio operator in Los Angeles, riding the transition from analogue to digital, Bailey ultimately came into pro audio manufacturing to put that experience into new products. His motto of "get the sound that's in the artist's head" has resulted in numerous award-winning product

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Joining Audio-Technica as area sales manager for MI in the south of England, Alex Farrell previously held the position of area sales manager at Tascam and brings with him a wealth of experience in both MI and pro audio.

Gary Maguire, meanwhile, builds on his existing role as Allen & Heath analogue product manager at Audio-Technica, taking on the additional responsibility of the southern area sales manager role, with a particular responsibility for the installation market.

Transitioning from northern area sales manager to UK market manager, Tim Riley will be responsible for working with the sales force to develop the Audio-Technica brand in new and existing UK markets.

Logan Helps now takes up the role of northern area sales

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Midas Generation 2 software, unveiled at Prolight+Sound in 2012, added a host of new features and functionality to the entire range of Midas digital consoles including new FX and dynamics options, plus new ground-breaking mixing concepts such as Midas MCAs and "collapsed" fader flip. Midas are pushing the boundaries once more at PL+S 2013, adding a rack-full of new latency-compensated FX plug-ins and dynamics processing options to every console in the PRO series, plus the flagship XL8.

New FX plug-ins include a dual-channel Klark Teknik DN60 Real Time Analyser, a Klark Teknik tape saturation effect, sub-harmonic generator, multi-channel input phase adjustment insert, a fifth input compressor option, ducker mode for noise gates, plus a new &quo

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"The expectations for sound quality and the demands for loading shows in and out have changed over the years and we needed to change with the times," says Richard Gentschel, director of production at the Centre, "Installing a d&b audiotechnik system was the clear choice."

With an exhibition hall, meeting and event rooms and a three thousand one hundred and sixty five capacity auditorium, the centre works to keep the

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The main focus of the stand will be the LR24 mid-sized pro-ribbon line array system: Alcons' response to the market demand for linear sound systems, but with a true 1:1, undistorted and non-compressed sound reproduction.

With the Launch Partner Programme started, the system marks an important advance for the company within the concert touring and large-scale installation market.

Another focus point is the previewing of two micro-sized additions to the S-series and B-series, making Alcons' famous pro-ribbon sound experience available for smaller portable and installed applications.

Taking stage in their final production guise are the Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controllers: With 4

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A 2013 TEC Award winner, CAL is Meyer Sound's first AVB-capable loudspeaker and has been installed in performance arts and sports venues, as well as houses of worship in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. CAL demonstrations will be held on the hour on all four days of the show.

Meyer Sound will also show the 1100-LFC low-frequency control element and the Galileo Callisto loudspeaker management system, which toget

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With help from the Snider Foundation, the Scanlon, Laura Sims, Simon and, later, the Tarken ice rinks have received major renovations. The rinks are now fully enclosed, operate all year and include locker rooms and computer labs.

As part of the renovations, local AV contractor, Bruce Johnson of A.V. Rental Services, Inc., installed new sound systems with Community R1-94 loudspeaker systems. "The acoustics are horrible," Johnson said, "but the system is awesome. Everyone can understand the announcement

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Based in the town of 's-Hertogenbosch, north of Eindhoven, company proprietor 'Funky' Fred van Turenhout had become increasingly dissatisfied with the audio system he was using. He recently investigated a range of systems from various manufacturers and, via Coda Audio distributor Apex Belgium, found what he was looking for in the Coda LA5.

"I need a system that is active, powerful and compact, but still produces superb sound quality," he says. "After looking at several, I fo