The Compact Stagebox adds a low-cost expansion option to the Vi Series, Si Series, Vi1 and SI Compact. The Compact Stagebox is ideal for existing owners of Vi Series consoles as a cost-effective method of expanding the input capability by expanding to up to 96 mic/line analogue inputs from remote stageboxes, or as a partner for the Vi1 and Si range of consoles providing cost-effective remote I/O capability and with the optional MADI interface cards available.

Community introduces two brand new ultra-low profile, high performance monitors to its M-Class Series. Handling 300W and 500W program respectively, the 8-inch MX8 and 10-inch MX10 use Community’s proprietary co-axial driver units. The MX8 and MX10 feature exceptionally high sensitivity, permitting the use of smaller power amplifiers to obtain very high output levels. Precision engineered internal crossovers eliminate the need for bi-amplification, further reducing the overall system cost. A single rear Ergo-Grip handle offers convenience for portability. Optional yoke mounting brackets sold separately.

The groundbreaking Renkus-Heinz IC2 (IC Squared) is the world’s first high powered, medium format digitally steerable loudspeaker system.  Designed for theatre and club installations, IC2 combines digital beam steering - with four separately controllable beams - with high power output, built in amplification and RHAON network control. With the power and focus of a point source loudspeaker, via four 8-inch LF drivers and 1-inch Titanium Nitride coated HF drivers, IC2 delivers articulate musicality and exceptional vertical pattern control for maximum intelligibility.
IC² can be used as a stand-alone high-performance loudspeaker, a small ground stack or a flown array of up to 20 cabinets.

The new Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5045 Primary Source Enhancer has been developed for, and is distributed exclusively by, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. Primarily used in live sound applications, the RND 5045 is a 2-channel analog, 1RU device that not only enables up to 16dB of additional gain before feedback when conditions allow, but because it is a dynamics-only processor, the integrity of the original signal is preserved. The device reduces background sounds and enhances the main audio source, providing clarity and warmth to podium, lavaliere, and headset mics, as well as in extreme situations, such as referee mics.

The VTX V25 is a full size 3-way high-directivity line array element.  The VTX V25 features two 2000W 15” Differential Drive® woofers mounted in die cast aluminum baffles, with four 8” Differential Drive midrange transducers and three of the revolutionary new D2 Dual-Diaphragm Dual-Voice-Coil Compression Drivers mounted on a 3rd generation waveguide and patented RBI - Radiation Boundary Integrator assembly.  Patented rigging, Crown VRack DSP and amplification, and JBL HiQnet Performance Manager TM configuration and control software complete the system package.

Take a tour of Stagetec’s AURUS digital audio mixing console and the NEXUS audio router currently being used on “Follies” at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. This first hand view includes interviews with “Follies” sound designer Kai Harada and production sound mixer Patrick Pummill.

Stagetec is a leading manufacturer of professional digital audio consoles and routers for the Live, Theatre and Broadcast markets.

There’s no debate - when you choose Crown’s XTi 2 Series, you’re choosing one of the most powerful and innovative amplifiers on the market today. That’s because the all-new XTi 2 Series amps continue to set the standard for unmatched performance and value, delivering the goods every time without breaking a sweat.

Yamaha StageMix 2.0 iPad App provides LS9 end users with significant enhancements and even greater console management with upgrades that include control of Head Amp Gain for each Input Channel and Scene Memory Management (Store, Recall, Scene Titles, and Comments). Remote control of the console provides even greater flexibility in 2.0. A number of additional functions complement the existing array of controls including On/Off, Parametric EQs and Channel Cue; Sends on Faders, Mix Master Faders; Mix Bus On/Off, Last Cue/Mix Cue Mode, Clear All Cues and graphic EQs. Mix parameters that can be viewed include Input Channel Names and Meters; Mix/Matrix Bus Names; Mix Bus Meters and EQ Input and Output Meters. StageMix 2.0 is available via free download from the Apple iTunes store.

Think of an audio mixing system which offers unprecedented levels of control integration in terms of speed and ease of workflow. Think of an audio mixing system which has the most intuitive, operator-driven user-interface yet imagined, yet costs no more than an ordinary console. Think of an audio mixing system which has all this, sounds like a Midas and is priced from $16,375 for the PRO2C/IP Install Package.

Sound Productions is the leader in console sales featuring a large inventory of Yamaha, Avid, Allen & Heath, Midas, and Presonus consoles. Call 800-203-5611 for more info and pricing.

PreSonus Studio One music-production software for Mac and Windows is a favorite of churches and worship groups who want to create podcasts; record and edit sermons, children’s groups, choirs, and worship bands; and document special events. It’s a powerful, feature-rich program that sounds great, and using it is as easy as drag-and-drop.

Brand-new Studio One 2 is even more powerful, with more than 100 new features and enhancements, yet it’s as easy to use as ever. Instantly locate drum loops and more with the new Browser Search, then drag them into your arrangement. Edit multiple MIDI tracks simultaneously. Harmonize and correct off-key singing with integrated Melodyne pitch correction, and organize related tracks in seconds with new Folder Tracks. And that’s just for starters!

Yet with all of its new features, Studio One 2 lets you do entire projects as quickly and easily as before!