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Monday, June 17, 2013
Martin Audio MLA Mini Makes InfoComm 2013 Debut
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06/17/13 03:56 PM,
The new Martin Audio MLA Mini line array system made its debut at the recent InfoComm 2013 show in Orlando. It fosters the use of MLA technology across a far wider range of smaller-scale portable and installed sound applications requiring fdelity, consistency and control. A 12-box array can deliver live music in venues of 750-1000 people. The MSX mini-sub power plant complements the main system and houses the amplification, networking and DSP necessary to power and control itself and four…
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InfoComm Honors Dr. Joseph Kramer With 2013 Adele De Berri Pioneer Of AV Award
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06/17/13 03:21 PM,
At the just-concluded InfoComm 2013 show in Orlando, InfoComm International announced that Dr. Joseph Kramer has been honored with the Adele De Berri Pioneer of AV Award. Since founding Kramer Electronics more than 30 years ago, Kramer has fostered many audiovisual technology innovations that impacted users in various ways. His innovations have improved the jobs and lives of designers, installers, and users by giving them simplified installations and greater functionality at lower costs. With a presence in 23 countries…
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Line Arrays (And Then Some)
John Murray
06/17/13 03:06 PM,
At last count… well, I stopped counting. Suffice to say that dozens of companies now offer line array loudspeaker systems that are more than simple column designs. Rather than discussing dozens of different product types, I thought we might approach the subject by defining the technological terms of line arrays. This way, we get a better grasp of the issues involved with line array systems and will be able to discern both the similarities of - and unique differences between…
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New BSS Audio BLU-Si BLU Link Card Connects Soundcraft Si Consoles With BLU Link-Enabled Products
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06/17/13 02:46 PM,
BSS Audio has introduced the new BLU-Si BLU link card, which enables Soundcraft Si Expression, Si Performer and Si Compact mixing consoles to be connected to Harman components equipped with a BLU link interface to provide expanded audio distribution, mixing and control capabilities. The BLU-Si card is a 32 x 32-channel interface that connects to a BLU link digital audio bus via a standard Cat-5e cable. The BSS BLU-Si card works with these Soundcraft mixing consoles and a wide variety…
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Waves Audio & Abbey Road Studios Unveil RS56 Passive EQ Plug-In
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06/17/13 02:29 PM,
Waves Audio and long-term collaborators, London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, have introduced the new RS56 passive EQ plug-in, based on the original RS56 Universal Tone Control utilized on a multitude of classic recordings. A passive equalizer with powerful sound-shaping capabilities, the RS56 Universal Tone Control was originally introduced in the early 1950s and used at Abbey Road Studios to prepare recordings for the record-lathe, as part of the process we now know as “mastering.” Later, Abbey Road’s pop engineers began…
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Radial Introduces PreMax Combination Preamp And EQ Channel Strip For 500 Series
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06/17/13 02:15 PM,
Radial Engineering has announced the PreMax channel strip, a combination preamp and 3-band equalizer module for the popular 500 series format. The PreMax begins with a low-noise op-amp input coupled with Radial’s unique Accustate gain control that simultaneously sets the input sensitivity and signal gain to deliver ultra-quiet performance at all levels. Visual monitoring is supported with LEDS for signal and overload. The preamp then feeds a traditional 3-band shelving EQ for tone shaping. A front panel switch enables the…
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Clear-Com Unveils Next Generation 700 Series Analog Beltpacks
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06/17/13 11:03 AM,
Clear-Com released its RS-701 Beltpack, the first model in a new line of RS-700 Series wired, analog partyline beltpacks, at InfoComm 2013. The new beltpacks feature state-of-the-art performance and superior audio clarity for partyline communications. With its rugged ergonomic housing and high-performance audio, the RS-701 beltpack is ideal for use in a variety of environments or applications, such as rental/staging, performing arts centers and houses of worship. The new RS-700 Series beltpacks are designed to be rugged and reliable to…
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Sennheiser Debuts New LSP 500 PRO PA Portable System
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06/17/13 11:57 AM,
Sennheiser has introduced the LSP 500 PRO PA, a portable system that includes wireless microphone system capability. The entire system is controlled by the LSP 500 PRO app, which essentially takes over the functions of a mixing console. Configurations can be set either for individual loudspeakers or for groups of loudspeakers as well as for the audio sources connected to them. “The app is a genuine labor-saving device for setting up PA systems at an event,” explains Martin Gurtner, portfolio…
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Harman Architectural Media Systems Debut At InfoComm 2013
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06/17/13 10:57 AM,
Harman Professional debuted its new Architectural Media Systems installed sound solution at InfoComm 2013. Elegant, streamlined and powerful, Harman Architectural Media Systems combine the processing power of BSS Audio and Crown Audio’s amplifier technology with the configuration and control capabilities of HiQnet. This solution will provide audio industry professionals with the most complete, versatile platform available for small to large-scale AV system design, with the single point accountability of one-stop comprehensive support and logistics. “Harman Architectural Media Systems is the…
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JBL Professional Expands In-Ceiling Loudspeaker Lineup With New Control 10 Series
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06/17/13 11:48 AM,
JBL Professional has introduced the Control 10 Series, three new in-ceiling loudspeakers that combine installation-friendly features with high-quality sound and value. The Control 16C/T, Control 14C/T and Control 12C/T are designed for applications where lower- to medium-volume music playback and paging is appropriate, including retail stores, restaurants, music/paging systems, airports, waiting rooms and many other areas. “Blind-mount speakers tend to be the easiest and most cost effective speakers to install for projects that don’t require pre-installed backcan. The Control 10…
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