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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Photo Gallery Tour: John Legend In Concert At Madison Square Garden

John Legend’s most recent tour in support of his album release Evolver extended through much of 2009, ending up with sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Touring with a sound reinforcement system provided by Escondido, CA-based Sound Image, the main PA included Adamson Systems line arrays powered by Crown I-Tech HD amplifiers.

Front of House Engineer Gordon Mack selected a Digidesign Profile console for his mixing needs, also recording shows on 96 channels of Pro Tools. Monitor Engineer Jon Ostrin also used a 64-channel Digidesign Profile console.

Take the PSW Photo Gallery Tour of John Legend and system in concert at the Garden, as photographed by Kevin Sturman.

Abbreviated Equipment List:

Loudspeakers
16 Adamson Y18
32 Adamson Y10
12 Adamson T21 subwoofers
6 Sound Image Wideline front fill

Amplifiers
64 Crown I-Tech I-T12000 HD

Front of House
Digidesign Profile (64 channels)
Pro Tools (96 channels)

Monitor World
Digidesign Profile (64 channels)
Sennheiser EK 300 A/B wireless IEM
Shure UHF-R wireless microphones

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Spectr Audio Unveils New LeraSonic LS636M Line Array Element At 2010 Winter NAMM

High output and wide coverage means fewer elements are needed to accomplish the necessary SPL and coverage

Unveiled at the 2010 Winter NAMM show, the new Spectr Audio LS636M is an excellent blend of independent chamber design and high-output drivers.

It is outfitted two 6-inch woofers with 2-inch voice coils and a 3-inch compression driver mounted to a wide coverage waveguide.

The high output and wide coverage of the LS636M means fewer elements are needed to accomplish the necessary SPL and coverage.

The LS636M has three independent chambers for true three-way performance. The chambers are acoustically sealed, allowing each of the three driver sections to work without interference from the others.

The hardware section of the LS636M can be adjusted by 10 degrees in 1-degree increments between elements and 5 degrees in 1-degree increments between element and subwoofer.

Features:
* 120-degree Horizontal Coverage
* High-Efficiency Neodymium Drivers
* 3 Independent Chambers
* Rapid Change Cartridge
* Ergonomic Flying Hardware
* Ground Stackable up to 6 Elements
* Compact and Light Design
* Ultra High-Output Configuration

Specifications:
MF:1 x 6-inch Neo with 2-inch voice coil
LF: 1 x 6-inch Neo with 2-inch voice coil
HF: 1 x 3-inch Neo CD 1.4-inch throat
Coverage (HxV): 120-degree x 10-degree
Frequency Response: 78 Hz – 18 kHz
Max SPL 1m: LF/MF: 126.8 dB HF: 135.8 dB
Max long term SPL: LF/MF: 126.8 dB HF: 135.8 dB
Sensitivity: LF/MF: 97 dB HF: 109 dB
Nominal Power: LF/MF: 150 W HF: 150 W
Continuous Power: LF/MF: 300 W HF: 300 W
Nominal Impedance: LF/MF:8Ω HF:16Ω
Internal Crossover/Biamp: Bi-amp or Tri-amp
Connectors: Dual Neutrik NL4
Finish Options: GigArmor/Textured Paint
Finish Colors: Black | White | Custom
Hardware: Rigging Hardware w/ 10-degree increments
Handles: 2 (1 on each side)
Material: 18mm Calibrated Baltic Birch
WxHxD (inch): 25 inches x 8.4 inches x 11.8 inches
Net Weight: 44 pounds

Spectr Audio Website

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Waves Audio Now Shipping MultiRack Native Application - Runs Plugins With Analog/Digital Consoles

Software host designed especially for live sound - concert, touring bands, club and church applications

Waves Audio is now shipping WavesLive MultiRack Native, the first-ever software application designed to run Waves plugins with live analog and digital mixing consoles.

MultiRack Native is a software host that lets sound engineers run multiple simultaneous instances of the same Native Waves plug-ins used in recording studios and mixing rooms the world over.

Armed only with a laptop, an I/O box, MultiRack Native and Waves plug-ins, users now have the power to shape their live sound with unprecedented precision, and do away with rack after rack of heavy effects units.

Great-sounding reverbs, equalizers, compressors, limiters and delays are now at users’ fingertips, without the limitations of hardware, and at a fraction of the cost, making it perfect for concert, touring bands, club and church applications.

WavesLive MultiRack Native features easy setup with advanced preset capabilities and an intuitive workflow which facilitates a smooth transition from traditional hardware-based systems to the live digital realm.

There are four basic components in a MultiRack Native setup:
—Plugins, which process the audio, including compressors, EQs, delays, etc.
—Racks (Virtual Racks, like hardware, hold multiple Waves plug-in processors)
—Snapshots (already familiar to some users as “scenes”) that store plug-in and Rack settings
—Sessions, which store the settings for all Waves plug-ins, Racks, and Snapshots, as well as information about the setup design and signal flow.

Users can create up to 64 racks that host up to eight plug-ins each.

WavesLive MultiRack Native Key Features:
- Allows users to take their studio sound to the stage and back again
- Complements hardware outboard gear
- Quick and simple setup
- A fraction of the cost of hardware
- Reduces the need for cartage of heavy rack-mounted devices
- Simple routing with less cabling
- Full snapshot automation with total recall — set and save presets and snapshots per song
and song sections
- ASIO and Core Audio I/O compatible
- Windows 7 and Mac OS X compatible

WavesLive MultiRack Native is now available from authorized Waves dealers and at www.waveslive.com.

Waves Audio Website

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ISP Technologies Highlights New HDL 3112 Powered Line Array At 2010 Winter NAMM Show

All three sections driven by proprietary high current DCAT amplification

At the 2010 Winter NAMM show, ISP Technologies highlighted the recently released HDL 3112, a three-way, small-format, self-powered line array system incorporating three high-frequency drivers with neodymium magnets and 1.75-inch non-metallic diaphragms that deliver a smooth, pleasant high-frequency signature.

A large-format mid-range compression driver covers the upper MF band, eliminating the “cone breakup” of typical cone drivers, enhancing clarity and dynamics. A single 12-inch neodymium driver handles LF, with all three sections driven by proprietary high current DCAT amplification (800 watts RMS total power).

The HDL 3112 is an 8-degree vertical box for long throw applications and is also available in a 15-degree near-field downfill cabinet.

By using a larger woofer and a taller box than typical 2 x 8 boxes, a longer line is formed from an equal number of boxes, resulting in better LF and low mid pattern control.

The HDL 3112 crosses over at 700 Hz from the woofer cones to the mid-range compression driver. The result is more consistent mid-range over wider angles, better pattern control, better projection, and far greater clarity on the voice and instruments.

In addition, the boxes are carefully designed with the aid of ISP’s proprietary LINESIM simulation program to enhance smooth response at all frequencies and listening positions.

HDL 3112 Data (Per Box)
LF Driver: 1 x 12 inch, very high sensitivity, neo magnet, flex loaded
MF Driver: 1 x 3 inch compression, very low moving mass, horn loaded, poly diaphragms
Coverage: 8 V x 110 H
Splay Angles: 15 V x 110 H TBD
Frequency Response: 68 Hz (4 boxes) to 17 kHz
Construction: Baltic birch plywood
Dimensions: 30 inches W x 14.1 inches H x 20.6 inches D
Weight: 85 pounds
Amplifier: 800 Watts RMS, 3 channels, high current DCAT, fan cooled
Power Required: 5 Amps x 120 VAC
Crossover: Outboard digital processor required which is capable of 3-way crossover
Rigging: 16 boxes @ 7:1 safety factor, aluminum alloy

ISP Technologies Website

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Sensaphonics Launches 3MAX Triple-Driver Earphones At 2010 Winter NAMM

World’s first triple-driver gel silicone custom earphones

At the 2010 Winter NAMM show, Sensaphonics announced the introduction of its latest model, the 3MAX triple-driver custom earphone.

The first and only triple-driver earphone with the long-wearing comfort of soft-gel silicone earpieces, the new 3MAX also features a field-replaceable cable as standard.

By combining a proprietary twin-driver bass system with a precision high frequency driver, the 3MAX delivers exceptionally accurate in-ear audio with higher SPL and more bass headroom than any previous model.

“We were the first manufacturer to extend low frequency response by adding a second speaker to a custom earphone,” notes Dr. Michael Santucci, Sensaphonics President and Founder.

“To meet today’s demands on IEM earphone performance, we developed a triple-driver design that can deliver as much acoustic push as modern wireless systems can provide, while retaining the sound signature that has made our 2MAX and 2X-S models so successful.”

In finalizing the 3MAX design, a panel of monitor engineers and musicians participated in blind tests to select the best sound quality. “It’s not how many drivers you can fit into an earphone – it’s how accurate they sound,” states Santucci. “And with the 3MAX, we’ve achieved a new level of excellence. Our test panel confirms it.”

Because the 3MAX attains significantly higher levels than previous Sensaphonics designs, Santucci cautions, “As an audiologist, I actively encourage musicians to listen at safe levels.  We strongly urge 3MAX customers to also consider our dB Check in-ear sound analyzer.”

The dB Check is an in-line metering device that allows users to see their in-ear levels in real time, and displays how long they can safely listen at that volume.

The Sensaphonics 3MAX custom earphone sells for $1,050 and is now available.

Sensaphonics Website 

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FBT Showcases New Mitus 206 LA Compact, Self-Powered Line Array At 2010 Winter NAMM

Can be configured using the new flyable Mitus 212 FSA active subwoofer or ground stacked on the Mitus 121 SA and 118 SA powered subwoofers

Showcased at the 2010 Winter NAMM show, the FBT Mitus 206 LA is a two-way, compact, self-powered line array system with extended performance in the mid and high frequencies.

Intended for small to medium sized applications, and with multiple cabinet line arrays to single pole-mounted loudspeakers, the Mitus 206 LA is equipped with 2 x 6.5-inch B&C neodymium woofers and a 1.4-inch-exit B&C neodymium compression driver mounted on a 100-degree (H) waveguide.

It also incorporates a class D amplifier design, with digital signal processing, that delivers 600 watts (RMS) to the LF and 300 watts (RMS) to the HF. A strong but light-weight switch mode power supply provides high reliability.

The Mitus 206 LA enclosure is constructed from high-impact polypropylene and incorporates integrated line array rigging hardware. The maximum vertical dispersion of each module is 10 degrees, depending on the number of elements combined in the array.

A rigid metal grille backed by a foam protects the transducers from wear.

It can be configured using the new flyable Mitus 212 FSA (2 x 12-inch) active subwoofer or ground stacked on the Mitus 121 SA (1 x 21-inch) and 118 SA (1 x 18-inch) powered subwoofers.

FBT Website

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