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Friday, March 19, 2010

Hosa Technology Announces Dramatic Website Redesign

Website focused on customer experience through enhanced navigation and improved functionality.

Hosa Technology has announced that the company’s website has undergone an extensive renovation designed to make visits easier, more informative, and more productive.

The new website encompasses an entirely re-designed look intended to visually and emotionally impress visitors with the company’s product offerings while providing the information necessary to make informed purchase decisions.

The new website also presents the various Hosa-distributed brands under a single banner, incorporating the Da-Cappo Micro Microphones, CAIG Laboratories, Neutrik, and Zaolla Silverline brands all under the Hosa Technology banner.

A dealer locator based on U.S. Postal ZIP Codes is available, making it easy for customers to find a convenient reseller, also referenced by the brands they stock and support.

Customers can also now order products via the new website, in partnership with Shopatron, the leader in retail integrated e-commerce and order management and the site’s developer.

Hosa Technology is now able to partner with the company’s dealer network to offer fulfillment services throughout the nation at the location nearest the customer.

Particularly noteworthy is the website’s new cable selector feature. With a few simple clicks of one’s mouse, the customer is able to specify the desired cable type, connector type, and length and be presented with a filtered selection from within Hosa’s product range.

This new feature provides valuable assistance to both new and experienced users and helps them locate precisely the product they are searching for.

Jonathan Pusey, Hosa Technology’s Director of Sales and Marketing, commented on the company’s new website. “The new Hosa Technology website is more than just a new look, it represents a dramatic overhaul and genuinely reflects the fact that Hosa is about much more than just cables and adaptors,” said Pusey.

“Over the years, Hosa has come to encompass a wide assortment of connectivity solutions, product maintenance items, accessories, microphones, and many other offerings. Our new website assembles this wide assortment of products at one convenient, online destination and, in the process, provides a clean and easily navigable experience. Combined with our Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace pages, the company is now better positioned than ever to swiftly and succinctly deliver our corporate message to the widest range of customers.”

Hosa Technology Website

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ADAM Audio Announces Introduction Of AX-Series Monitors

The AX-Series are an improvement on the design of the successful A and SX Series monitors.

ADAM Audio has announced that their new AX-Series monitors are slated for introduction at Prolight + Sound 2010 in Frankfurt.

The AX-Series monitors from ADAM Audio feature the company’s X-ART tweeter, new woofers and amplifiers, and re-designed speaker cabinets.

Following ADAM’s A and SX-Series monitor systems, the AX Series includes four high performance systems.

These range from the ultra-compact A3X to the larger A5X, A7X and A8X systems.

The X-ART tweeter is more efficient and handles higher SPLs along with a frequency response up to 50kHz.

All AX-Series woofers and amplifiers have been re-engineered with larger voice-coils and more powerful amplifiers for greater linear excursion and greater output. All redesigned cabinets feature twin bass reflex ports.

AX-Series speakers will be available in May 2010.

ADAM Audio Website

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APB ProDesk Used By Soundworks For Gala Concert

APB ProDesk was the best fit when it came to features and budget.

Virginia singer/songwriter Pat McGee contracted Steve Payne and Soundworks for “Down the Hatch,” a special concert/party in the Regatta Ballroom of the Lowe’s Annapolis Hotel.

Aware of McGee’s affinity for APB-Dynasonics desks, Soundworks provided the APB ProDesk

Steve Pain of Spectrasonics commented on the cost benefits of the ProDesk, stating, “It represents less of a capital investment than the Spectra plus I don’t have to charge as much to make my money back.”

“The ProDesk lets me provide the client with the same quality that I do with a large console, but in a smaller, more cost-efficient package.

With a setup that included Turbosound Aspect speakers and Lab Gruppen amps, Soundworks used “ProDesk for FOH and Monitors on each end of the snake.”

Said Payne, “Bryan Hargrave, Pat’s monitor engineer, loved it too.”

Asked about how the show with McGee and his 5-piece band turned out, Payne stated, “It went fantastic. I was the system tech and Pat had his own engineer, Paul Self. Paul had used the Spectra before and absolutely loved it. As it turned out, he ended up loving the ProDesk just as much.”

APB-Dynasonics Website

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Tannoy Announces New Range Of Reveal Monitors

New Reveal monitors build upon proven technology to provide an optimal listening experience.

Tannoy has released three new models of its Reveal monitors.



Building on proven technology, the new Tannoy Reveal is the latest interation of Tannoy’s monitor technology.

This new range features three models: the 501a, 601a, and the 601p.



The new Reveal offers a small footprint in a sturdy, compact enclosure.

The 501a includes an Integrated 60W total power amp unit, a 5” Low/Mid Frequency driver and 1” soft dome tweeter which deliver a frequency response of 64Hz – 30kHz.

Meanwhile, the 610 series includes a 6.5” low / mid frequency driver and a 1” soft dome tweeter delivering a frequency response of 60Hz-30kHz.

The 610a includes 90W total power amp and the 610p has a 50-100W RMS power recondition.

All models within the new Tannoy Reveal line include a front firing reflex bass port, a HF trim switch for custom room adjustment, and balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connectors.

The new Tannoy Reveal will be available in retail channels in May 2010

Tannoy Website

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Crysonic Australia Announces Availability Of Nxtasy V3 Plug-In

Crysonic nXtasy is a multi-band analog harmonic saturation DSP plug-in.

Crysonic has released Version 3.0 of their multi-octave Harmonic Tube Saturation inducing DSP plug-in for Mac OSX and PC.

V3 has improved upon results attained by its predecessor V2 in a brand new product by bringing new features including core and performance enhancements together with a new UI.

V3 is now a 4-band Multi band processor fully compatible with Stereo and Mono sources, opening many possibilities not previously available in prior version/s.

nXtasy V3 is intended to be a tool useful for mixing, tracking, mastering and live audio needs.

Notable new features include the ability to mix in the desired Harmonic Saturation content on a per-band basis,the ability to Mute each band and adjust with precision, as well as a global Wet/Dry Mix dial to exactly cater to your requirements.

Crysonic Website

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Musicologist Thomas Adt Joins L-ACOUSTICS

Adt's unique background includes more than 30 years experience in sound reinforcement.

L-ACOUSTICS has announced the appointment of Thomas Adt as sales manager for Germany and Austria.

Adt joins L-ACOUSTICS with more than 30 years’ experience in the sound reinforcement industry, having worked as co-owner of a rental company and for one of Germany’s largest audio manufacturers.

This experience is combined with in-depth studies of musicology. The combination makes Adt a unique asset to the L-ACOUSTICS Germany team.

“Germany and Austria are two of our ‘direct’ domestic markets, and they are both enjoying significant growth,” says Jochen Frohn, L-ACOUSTICS’ international business development director.

“With Thomas we have found an expert who can support both our professional approach in the field, and our customers’ expectations and requests. Thomas is a positive team player as well as a technology-minded sales manager - I am absolutely delighted having him on board!”

Adt will be supporting L-ACOUSTICS’ projects and activities in Germany and Austria, drawing on his expertise in the rental and fixed installation markets.

“It is fascinating to be a member of this audio team, which is driven by innovation and scientific method,” says Adt. “We have just established a network of L-ACOUSTICS Certified Providers for Rental Companies and System Integrators in Germany, and I am looking forward to an effective collaboration with both current and new customers.”

L-ACOUSTICS Website

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Solid State Logic To Introduce C100 HDS V2 At NAB

Upgrade includes ‘Blacklight,’ a new high channel count optical audio format.

Solid State Logic will introduce the C100 HDS V2 at NAB 2010, booth C3313, on April 10 to 15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The V2 designation includes a new processor upgrade option for the Blackrock processing unit and Blacklight,

SSL’s new high channel count optical I/O format. These options significantly increase the channel count and DSP power for the C100 HDS Digital Broadcast Console.

“As the demands on the broadcaster for higher channel counts and processing power are on the rise, our dedicated engineering staff has provided the C100 HDS with a powerful solution,” says Niall Feldman, Director Of New Products at SSL.

“We believe new installations will greatly benefit from the increased channel count and I/O options that V2 offers, while existing C100 HDS owners will appreciate the added power and flexibility.”

The V2 enhancements revolve around software and new processing cards for the C100 HDS two rack space ‘Blackrock’ processing unit. The new, higher capacity CPU card greatly expands processing power to cover full DSP options to the increased number of regular channels available.

Solid State Logic

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Universal Audio Releases The EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb for UAD Plug-In Platform

The original tones of three classic EMT 140 plates captured in one plug-in.

Universal Audio, audio hardware and plug-in manufacturer has announced the release of the EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb plug-in for the UAD plug-in platform.

The EMT 140 replicates three uniquely different EMT 140 plates formerly installed at the Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA and is licensed and endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik GmbH as the world’s only authentic EMT plate reverb emulation.

“EMT is certainly excited to partner with Universal Audio; I am confident our endorsement of UA’s emulations of EMT’s well-loved classic audio processors will bring both companies great success,” said EMT’s President, Jules Limon.

“It’s very inspiring to see a team like UA’s take such a keen interest in accurately recreating the devices of the past with their scientific approach to digital signal processing.”

The EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb Powered Plug-In features include: EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb emulations of three plate models; The original EMT 80 Hz input Shelving Filters and custom aftermarket Martech Low-Cut Filters; Pre Delay, Low & High Shelving Filters, Wet/Dry Mix, Balance and Width controls with Hard Bypass; Modulation controls to add additional movement to the stereo field.

“EMT’s impact on the way records are made is right up there with the Neumanns and Studers of the world,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “Their reverbs, both analog and digital, are still among the most prized and protected possessions a quality studio can have… So EMT’s endorsement of our Powered Plug-In is truly an honor.”

Universal Audio Website

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Allen & Heath iLive-144 Makes An Impact At The Block Nightclub

FOH engineer Brian Tapley enjoyed the iLive-144 due to its learning curve and feature set.

For live sound engineers, touring without carrying a mixing console can be stressful.

Artists like country music’s Chris Young know the mixers it is a critical aspect of getting their music in front of their fans.

“Every night is different, and that’s not always a good thing,” says Brian Tapley, who handles both house and monitor mixes for Young.

“You’re at the mercy of the venue, so it’s always nice to find something that’s easy to work with.”

Tapley was presented with a Allen & Heath iLive-144 digital mixing console at The Block nightclub in Ft. Walton Beach by venue’s audio supplier, TSC Productions.

Said Brendon Grimes of TSC, “Before the band arrived, I set up the surface according to Chris Young’s input list with the routing set up to the main PA. Brian [Tapley] had never used an iLive before.

So I gave him a quick tutorial, showed him some features…Within about five minutes, he went straight to sound check.”

“When I used the iLive-144 at The Block, I was really impressed,” say Tapley. “It just wasn’t that hard to figure out. The layout was a little intimidating at first, but after I got the rundown from Brendon, I was surprised at how easy it was to get a great sound.

The channel strips being left-to-right instead of up/down actually looks a lot stranger than it actually is. I found the iLive to be very intuitive. In fact, we’re talking about adding it to our rider.”

One of iLive’s features enjoyed by Tapley was the “EQ Fader Flip,” which lets the engineer convert the faders on the control surface into a huge graphic equalizer. “Have the graphic EQ for the house on the main faders is just brilliant,” he enthuses. “Having all the faders on the 144 all lined up, all the way across, with one button-push – I absolutely loved that. Very fast, very convenient.”

Tapley also noted that the iLive’s frequency indicator lights could serve as a useful tool to engineers for setting up room EQ without resorting to use of an RTA spectrum analyzer. “The frequency indicator lights can be useful in identifying feedback frequencies when ringing out a room,” he points out. “It would definitely speed up the process without leaving your EQ curve unnecessarily chopped up.”

According to Grimes of TSC, Tapley’s reaction is fairly typical. “When a recording artist comes through the Florida panhandle and plays The Block Club, it’s a great opportunity to show off the iLive,” he says. “This is a very rider-friendly board, and the touring engineers see that right away.”

Brian Tapley agreed, concluding, “2010 will be a busy year for us. We have a couple major tours coming up and a lot of headline…so we’re talking about carrying our own stuff, and that one night at The Block Club has made the iLive part of that conversation.”

Allen & Heath Website

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