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Friday, February 26, 2010
Mark Frink
02/26/10 03:12 PM,
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As with all sizes of modular line array enclosures there are several designs in the “mini” genre, which we define as those with 7-inch “woofers”. The simplest two-way systems have a single cone driver and a high-frequency driver, side by each. Some employ dual woofers, and those with a center high-frequency section that provides horizontal symmetry. Quasi-three-way solutions use dual woofers, but cross one over earlier, so the other is the single source of mid-range, eliminating cancellations. True three-way designs…
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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08/31/09 04:10 PM,
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ARX Systems has announced the addition of the new and unique USB I/O Universal Transformer Isolated USB Interface to its range of precision audio tools. The USB I/O is a true “plug and play” analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog pro audio interface and requires no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Win XP and Vista. It features transformer isolated audio inputs and outputs, with new USB analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter chipsets that are incorporated into the circuit topology, allowing maximum headroom…
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Monday, August 24, 2009
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08/24/09 08:45 AM,
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Lexicon has released new Windows and Mac software drivers for the I∙ONIX Series of desktop recording interfaces. With the new 64-bit Windows driver, these interfaces now operate seamlessly on computers running Windows 64-bit XP and Vista operating systems. The new Mac driver improves performance and now supports all Mac computers operating on OS X 10.4.9 or higher regardless of whether they are based on a PowerPC or Intel processor. The I∙ONIX Series feature newly designed dbx microphone preamps on all…
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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08/12/09 08:43 AM,
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The Southern Baptist Convention, held in June at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, was served by a sound reinforcement system powered by 24 new Yamaha TX6n amplifiers The Yamaha amplifiers were purchased from Capital Design Group by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) late last year, in preparation for this year’s event. The SBC-owned audio inventory is vast and can support crowds of up to about 15,000 in a convention center/exhibit hall/theater configuration. “We chose the new…
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
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08/06/09 06:58 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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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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07/30/09 09:21 AM,
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The new Rosemary and Meredith Willson Theater, a multi-use performance and event space at the renowned Juilliard School located at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, features a DiGiCo D5T digital console that will serve as the central hub of the control room, connecting the theater with the Music Technology Program’s new recording room. Juilliard Chief Audio Engineer and veteran audio professional Marc Waithe specified a DiGiCo D5T system for the theater. In his 17-year tenure…
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07/30/09 08:46 AM,
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Cakewalk has announced three new USB audio interfaces - the UA-25EX, UA-4FX, and UA-101, designed to quickly and easily connect and capture audio for Mac and PC. “Today’s announcement reflects our continued efforts to work with Roland to introduce powerful, inexpensive hardware solutions for the consumer and pro-audio markets,” said Michael Hoover, Cakewalk’s executive vice president of products. “From our SONAR V-Studio products to our new foray into audio and MIDI interfaces, the response from the marketplace has been very…
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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07/24/09 09:32 AM,
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Nady Systems has announced the introduction of two new phantom power supply units—the SMPS-USB power supply with USB audio interface, and the SMPS-2X dual phantom power supply with two separate inputs that allow for stereo recording. The SMPS-USB is similar to Nady’s SMPS-1X but with an added USB port for quick, convenient audio recording directly into a computer. It provides 48V DC phantom power for condenser mics and features balanced XLR mic inputs and outputs to connect in-line with a…
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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07/16/09 08:04 AM,
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At the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) , the recent opening of the $53 million Conrad Prebys Music Center unveiled a futuristic complex where digital technology meets emerging forms of musical expression. Under one roof, carefully designed acoustical spaces are combined with Meyer Sound audio technology, including Constellation electroacoustic architecture, to provide students with an innovative performance and rehearsal environment to complement the school’s distinguished education program in new music. A domed mosaic of polygons already winning praise for…
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Friday, July 10, 2009
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07/10/09 06:22 AM,
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Gefen has introduced Power Rack 54 and 58, both of which offer an easy way to organize power cords behind audio/video racks. The Power Rack 54 and 58 both come in a rack mountable enclosure equipped with four or eight 5-volt power supplies. Each product uses one 24-volt power supply to streamline cords and centralize power distribution. “The Power Rack 54 and 58 are designed to complement Gefen’s high definition video extension solutions over CAT-5 and CAT-6 cables,” said Hagai…
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