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Prolight+Sound 2015: Cadac launches CDC console

Cadac's Richard 'Fez' Ferriday launches the CDC Six

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Cadac held the worldwide launch of its new CDC six digital live sound production console on its booth, on the opening day of Prolight+Sound 2015.

The CDC six, for which the company claims the fastest, most intuitive operation and highest possible audio performance of any mixing console, is based around the further development of its advanced gesture-operation user interface.

Speaking immediately after the launch, Cadac brand development manager Richard 'Fez' Ferriday, said, "We have been overwhelmed by the response of the visitors we have had on the opening day of the show. CDC six has been very well received by the pro audio community and, on day one of the show, we have already sold the first production run of this innovative live sound console."

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The new series will start shipping from late June.

Prolight+Sound 2015: Martin Audio unveils CDD

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Martin Audio announced a major new dedicated installation loudspeaker range - the CDD Series - at this year's Frankfurt Prolight+Sound show. Combining distinctive curved enclosures with Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology, the series is designed to deliver class-leading performance, fidelity and coverage consistency to venues that demand the ultimate in cutting-edge technology and style.

Whether it's a bar, an AV installation, a church or a prestige nightclub, the CDD Series has it covered, says the company. CDD has been conceived as a one stop solution; six two-way full-range coaxial systems - from the micro CDD5 to the powerful CDD15, complemented by high-performance subwoofers - cover the majority of install applications; all models come in black or white as standard and all RAL colour variants are available to special order.

The CDD Series has the audience

The TF series offers “advanced features and renowned Yamaha reliability at an exceptional price point”

Prolight+Sound 2015: Yamaha launches TF Series

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany Frankfurt 2015 sees the launch of Yamaha's TF series digital consoles, designed for small to medium scale mixing requirements.

The TF series offers "advanced features and renowned Yamaha reliability at an exceptional price point". With key features aimed at new users and experienced professionals alike, the TF series offers the kind of facilities and performance enjoyed by large-scale productions for even the most modest sound reinforcement applications, says the company.

The TF series comprises three compact Yamaha digital mixing consoles. The TF5, TF3 and TF1 respectively feature 33, 25 or 17 motor faders along with 32, 24 or 16 rear-panel analogue inputs, which feature recallable Yamaha D-PRE preamplifiers for the first time in a digital console. This facility provides greatly improved support for live music and events where full setup changes need to be m

The G-1 Beam offers the choice of being either battery-driven or being connected wired mains power

Prolight+Sound 2015: SGM bows battery driven beam

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - With the G-1 Beam moving head, launched this week at Frankfurt, SGM is offering numerous cutting-edge features in a physically compact chassis.

A sharply defined, flat and uniform beam that operates rapidly in every movement provides intense mid-air beam effects through a high power white LED light source and a colour wheel as well as a gobo wheel. The results are high contrast levels and an extreme brightness. Adding to its uniqueness, this moving head is not only IP65-rated and maintenance-free, but also offers the choice of being either battery-driven with an impressive 10-12 hours operation in typical use or being connected wired mains power.

It provides an output of 61,910 lux at a 3m distance and a colour temperature of 6,500K on pure white light. The G-1 is equipped with a 2.8? fixed beam angle; however, it can deliver an aperture zoom adjustable down to 0.3?.

Thöne und Partner's Benedikt Koch, Solution One's Chris Hawkes and Funktion-One's David Bruml with the new Evolution 7E in Frankfurt

Prolight+Sound 2015: Funktion-One debuts Evolution

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Funktion-One has launched the new Evolution Series at Prolight+Sound Frankfurt 2015. The loudspeaker manufacturer introduced the Evolution 6E and Evolution 7E to distributors and visitors at the international tradeshow, which is likely to attract around 60,000 attendees. Both models are ground-stacked members of the Evolution Series, with touring versions coming later this year.

The Evo 6E and Evo 7E are both fully horn-loaded with 15in mid-bass, 10in Funktion-One signature midrange and a 1.4in compression driver solely for high frequencies above 4kHz. The Evo 7E has a 30-degree horizontal dispersion angle and very high efficiency, so just three wide gives 90-degree horizontal coverage for crowd sizes up to around 2,500 people. The Evo 6E has the same cabinet height and width as the Evo 7E but with a wider, 45-degree horizontal dispersion, making it ideal for mid-scale

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