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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Gone But Not Forgotten - Older Mic Models That Still Do The Job
Dave Dermont
06/19/13 05:24 PM,
There are advantages to getting older. Years of learning something new at every gig add up to that thing we call experience. You remember how well the first Soundcraft console you ever used responded to your touch. You recall, despite its simple interface and lack of things to tweak, how great the reverb of a Lexicon PCM-60 sounded. Another advantage to getting older is that the gear you lusted after as a youngster becomes affordable. The downside of this can…
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Yamaha Adds New Amplifier Line To Commercial Install Series
PSW Staff
06/19/13 03:19 PM,
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems has added a new 8-channel amplifier line to its Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) product line. The new XMV amplifiers are 8-channel versions of the 4-channel XMV amps and share the same features and power ratings of 140 watts and 280 watts per channel, available in either YDIF or Dante versions. The four new models also support low-impedance and 70/100-volt modes. The Yamaha YDIF cascade bus provides a simple intra-rack connection utilizing inexpensive Cat-5 cabling for an…
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Eminence Introduces PSD:3014 1.4-Inch-Exit Compression Driver
PSW Staff
06/19/13 03:02 PM,
Eminence Speaker has added the PSD:3014, a 1.4-inch-exit compression driver, to its line of HF products. With a 100-watt continuous AES power rating, the PSD:3014 has a 3-inch voice coil and a recommended minimum crossover frequency of 800 Hz. “Sporting the same family resemblance of the PSD:3006, you would be hard pressed to find a compression driver that reliably plays as low and as loud as the PSD:3014,” says Matt Marcum, design engineer at Eminence. “It’s a large, robust, and…
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
New Models In QSC AcousticDesign Loudspeaker Series Make InfoComm Debut
PSW Staff
06/18/13 05:22 PM,
At InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, QSC Audio showcased the addition of the S8T, S10T and S12 loudspeakers to the AcousticDesign Series line of premium surface mount loudspeakers. Suited for a wide variety of foreground/background sound reinforcement applications, the new models offer both constant voltage (70/100V) and low impedance operating modes. Ease-of-installation is the driving principle behind the new loudspeakers. The patent pending X-Mount (included with every loudspeaker) enables the loudspeakers to be quickly and securely deployed either vertically or horizontally…
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Martin Professional Releases v3.0 Software For M-Series Lighting Consoles
PSW Staff
06/18/13 03:59 PM,
Just in time for the shipping of Martin Professional’s new flagship lighting console, the M6, Martin has released a new software version for M-Series consoles with hundreds of improvements and a new user-interface, built from the ground up to make programming performances easier and more efficient. The new v3 software is all about speed with faster start-up time, show loading and more efficient access to functions. The clean and modern user-interface has been optimized for touch and gesture technology, which…
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Behringer Ships EUROCOM CL Loudspeaker Series
PSW Staff
06/18/13 03:51 PM,
Behringer has checked off another milestone on their expansion into installed sound with the announcement that the CL Series of loudspeakers are now shipping to all markets, globally. Hailed as the premier sound reinforcement speaker series in the company’s EUROCOM product line, the CL Series combines acoustically-inert cabinets, custom-designed transducers and a subtle designer aesthetic into a package that should prove as flexible as it is affordable. Spanning 19 models from the bookshelf-sized CL106 up to the 3-way CL3564 and…
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Audio-Technica Launches Next-Generation AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer
PSW Staff
06/18/13 01:57 PM,
Audio-Technica has debuted the new AT-DMM828 digital matrix mixer, the next generation of the company’s SmartMixer family of automatic mixers. The AT-DMM828 is a microprocessor-controlled, programmable, automatic-switching 8-channel matrix mixer. Designed for a variety of applications, including installed sound/sound reinforcement, houses of worship, broadcast, recording and more, the AT-DMM828 is designed to improve audio quality through a number of sophisticated methods. One way it achieves this is by keeping the number of open microphones to a minimum, thus reducing background…
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Soundcraft Announces Enhancements For Si Compact Series Consoles
PSW Staff
06/18/13 08:22 AM,
Soundcraft has announced a software update for Si Compact consoles. It includes several new features, support for the new Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 and 32, as well as support for the forthcoming Soundcraft Dante and BSS BLU link interface option cards. “This latest software update to the Si Compact line demonstrates our commitment to our large customer base of Si Compact owners,” says Keith Watson, marketing director, mixing, Harman Professional. “As a company, we know that industry-leading customer service and…
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Harman Pro Licenses Oxford Digital Filter Technology For Pro Audio Applications
PSW Staff
06/17/13 06:32 PM,
Harman Professional has announced a comprehensive technology licensing agreement with Oxford Digital Limited, granting the rights to use Oxford Digital’s proprietary filter technologies in AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, JBL, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer professional audio products. “Internationally recognized as a DSP technology leader and innovation powerhouse, Oxford Digital brings many unique filter and EQ feature sets which will augment the capabilities of products across our portfolio. The user interfaces they have developed for these complex processing algorithms are remarkably intuitive…
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dB Technologies Expands DVA Series Modular Line Array With RDNet-Ready DVA-T8
PSW Staff
06/17/13 06:03 PM,
The new dB Technologies DVA-T8 is the last and most advanced incarnation of the successful DVA Series of modular line array products. The DVA-T8 is an active 3-way line array module equipped with the same innovative technologies that are included in the compatible DVA-T12 in a form factor that mirrors the original DVA-T4 in the series. New driver technology, higher output and RDNet control are additional features the DVA-T8 offers. The 3-way design incorporates an 8-in neodymium woofer paired with…
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