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Thursday, January 26, 2012
PSW Staff 01/26/12 05:58 AM,PreSonus has begun incorporating Rational Acoustics Smaart Measurement Technology directly into the software used to control its StudioLive digital mixers. PreSonus Virtual StudioLive (VSL) remote-control/editor/librarian software will now incorporate Smaart Spectra and Smaart Locator, powerful tools for sound-system analysis and optimization, as part of PreSonus Universal Control 1.6, expected to be available later this spring. Smaart is not a single technology but an evolved collection of audio measurement tools and techniques. Using Smaart technology, users can tap into the power… View this story
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
PSW Staff 01/25/12 03:32 PM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, Alto Professional unveiled two new powered, wireless loudspeakers, the TRUESONIC Wireless TS112W and TS115W. Both models provide clean, transparent sound from wired or wireless sources. . The TS112W and TS115W are two-way, 12-inch and 15-inch models, respectively. They are outfitted with 800 watts of Class D power and are specified to provide SPL of 125 dB for the TS112W and 126 dB for the TS115W. The TRUESONIC Wireless line simplifies the connection to multiple devices… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/25/12 03:09 PM,Introduced at the NAMM 2012 Show, the new Pivitec e32 personal mixer is a 32-channel Ethernet AVB “listener” endpoint that can be used to build a stereo mix up to 32 channels of network audio sources that can then be controlled wirelessly from iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using Pivitec’s V2Mix app for iOS. The e32 features a high-output headphone amp loud enough to work in loud stage environments as well as stereo line outputs for driving other devices, such… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/25/12 10:49 AM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, Shure debuted new models for the Microflex line, including the MX150 subminiature lavalier microphone and the MX153 subminiature earset microphone. The MX150 is available with either an omnidirectional or cardioid polar pattern, and in wired or wireless configurations. A new snap-fit foam windscreen is included, which locks securely to the microphone and reduces plosives and wind noise. A new multi-position tie-clip reduces cable noise by routing the cable in loops, and can be mounted horizontally… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/25/12 08:28 AM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, On Point Audio premiered the new OPA28 NP, a very compact dual-8-inch coaxial loudspeaker. The high-output OPA28 NP measures 18.4 inches high, 7.3 inches wide and 8.1 inches deep. It’s diminutive size is made possible by On Point Audio’s proprietary Narrow-Profile 8-inch drivers, which are actually only 6.8 inches (172.72 mm) in diameter. The loudspeaker also employs a coaxially mounted 1.35-inch / 34.3 mm pure titanium compression driver with 80-degree conical radiation so that the… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/25/12 08:14 AM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, Behringer introduced the FIREPOWER USB/FireWire audio interfaces, the FCA610 and FCA1616. The FCA610 and FCA1616 incorporate 24-bit/96 kHz A/D-D/A converters, support Windows XP/Vista/7 plus Mac OS X, and provide onboard phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Due to its small size and low-latency operation, 6-input/10-output architecture, and two XENYX mic preamps, the FCA610 is a tool for traveling musicians who record and edit on their laptops. The portable FCA610 can receive power from a… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/25/12 07:58 AM,NAMM’s voting members elected a new slate of nominees to the association’s board of directors at the Annual Meeting of Members during the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim. The eight new directors joining the NAMM Board from 2012–2015 are: Tom Bedell, Two Old Hippies, LLC Tom Bedell and his wife, Molly, founded Two Old Hippies, LLC, a manufacturer and supplier of unique lifestyle brands featuring Breedlove and Bedell acoustic guitars and Peace, Love & Rock ‘n’ Roll apparel and gifts,… View this story
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
PSW Staff 01/24/12 05:46 PM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, Peavey Electronics introduced the new PVi 8500 and PVi 6500, both 400-watt powered mixers that combine staples of the company’s proprietary technologies with modern amenities such as an input dock for iPhone and iPod. Eight combination XLR and 1/4-inch inputs (six on the PVi 6500) based on proprietary high-quality, low-noise Silencer mic preamps provide versatility and clear audio reproduction, while proprietary Mid-Morph EQ control improves the tone and clarity of vocals and complements the low… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/24/12 04:20 PM,Radial Engineering has introduced the Firefly tube direct box, a fully discrete class-A unity gain amplifier designed for both studio and live performance. Radial company president Peter Janis explains: “We have always wanted to launch a tube DI to round out our product range. But over the past two years, we have been sidetracked as we developed the Workhorse and our many 500 series modules. We finally got back on this project and are pleased to bring the Firefly DI… View this story
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PSW Staff 01/24/12 11:53 AM,JBL Professional HiQnet Performance Manager sound reinforcement system design software is now available to users as a public beta version. Previously it had been available to a closed group of 60 worldwide beta testers. HiQnet Performance Manager is a highly refined user interface that facilitates the design of touring and live performance venue sound reinforcement systems. Created especially for touring and theatrical sound engineering, Performance Manager is an application-specific iteration of the HARMAN HiQnet System Architect configuration and control software… View this story
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