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Thursday, July 01, 2010
Gary Zandstra
07/01/10 12:22 PM,
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Operating the sound system from the mix position during a recent Sunday worship service, “it” all began when the first note from our grand piano was distorted. Hmm… We’d checked the piano channel and sound prior to the service, and all was fine. My first reaction to the distortion now being produced was to reduce the gain on that console channel, thinking perhaps the piano player was “nailing” the keys very hard. Yet the problem remained. Next, I did a…
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Friday, May 14, 2010
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05/14/10 08:54 AM,
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PPC will unveil its new PPC Pro line of connectors at InforComm 2010. Designed to provide flexibility for A/V professionals at live events, in the studio and for commercial installations, PPC’s newest line features compression connectors for XLR; 1/4 inch mono and 1/4 inch stereo/balanced connectors; as well as RCA, BNC, and F-type connectors, allowing for solderless. This allows for customized cable lengths designed for the rigors of live use. In addition, the PPC PRO lineup will include all-new, specially…
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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01/15/10 09:38 AM,
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Newly released at the 2010 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, is JBL Professional‘s DrivePack Digital Audio (DPDA) input module with BSS Omnidrive HD signal processing onboard for use with all JBL DrivePack-equipped powered loudspeaker systems. The DPDA can be easily installed as an upgrade to all DP Series full-size, mid-size and compact line array elements and subwoofers along with all of the powered system models in JBL’s Venue Performance Series. Compatible with the manufacturer’s HiQnet, DPDA is remotely controlled with…
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
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09/02/09 05:41 AM,
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Allen & Heath is shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T Series digital consoles, including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64 channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card. RAB2 is a remote audio card, enabling iLive digital mixing systems to work with…
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
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08/06/09 05:58 AM,
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EAW is now shipping the DX1208 DSP matrix mixer, designed to meet a wide variety of installation and commercial sound applications. “The DX1208 was introduced at InfoComm 2009 in June, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response from contractors and system integrators,” stated EAW Commercial Product Manager Dave Raneses. “Six weeks later, we are shipping the product, and we look forward to meeting the demand that has spread since InfoComm.” The 12-input, 8-output, 1U-rack-space DX1208 offers eight inputs are mic/line…
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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07/27/09 09:42 AM,
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The new Switchcraft DB25 patchbay mult connector provides an easy way to create a mult on any patchbay with DB25 (25-Pin DSUB) rear termination wired to the TASCAM DTRS / Digidesign Pinout. Plugging the mult into any of the patchbay’s DB25 connectors creates a passive split connecting channels 1-4 and 5-8 on any group of eight patchbay channels. This is ideal for sending a single audio signal to multiple destinations. Features Instantly create a patchbay mult without soldering. Works with…
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07/27/09 08:16 AM,
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In response to requests by sound contractors and sound designers, Bartlett Microphones is offering their latest model TM-125C stage-floor microphone for area pickup of actors and dancers in drama or musicals. It includes a rugged 6-foot permanently attached cable which prevents connector damage if an actor steps on the cable. The supercardioid polar pattern of the TM-125C helps gain-before-feedback, and provides isolation from sounds behind the mic, such as a pit orchestra. Further, it picks up sound while rejecting mechanical…
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Mike Wireless
07/20/09 12:35 PM,
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Sennheiser has long been one of the top wireless system manufacturers, respected for solid technology, high audio quality and a wide range of products, all evidenced by a long and varied user list. Earlier this year at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show in Las Vegas, Sennheiser introduced the 2000 Series, its latest wireless system development. Pricing of the new 2000 Series is in line with the Shure UHF-R Series, and it now represents the “middle” of the Sennheiser…
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Friday, July 03, 2009
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07/03/09 05:39 AM,
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The new EAW DX1208 DSP matrix mixer, introduced at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando, is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of commercial and installation applications, incorporating features that are the direct result of end-user feedback. The DX1208 is a 12-input, 8-output 1U rack-space DSP matrix mixer, with eight inputs mic/line capable and selectable 48-volt phantom power provided when the user selects mic level. Four additional inputs on unbalanced RCA connectors allow the users to “stack” inputs, increasing…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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06/23/09 05:49 AM,
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Radial Engineering has announced the release of the Radial H-Amp, a unique passive interface that takes any loudspeaker signal and converts it to a headphone source. Designed for live stages, the H-Amp is the an interface that allows, for example, a drummer to get a monitor feed from any loudspeaker!. Using the ‘through’ connection from a wedge monitor or side fill, the H-Amp is equipped with a Neutrik Speakon connector input and converts the high level loudspeaker signal to a…
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