Avid has announced a new option card for Avid live systems, the Dugan-VN16, which offers a modular, integrated solution that simplifies mixing for multi-microphone applications.
Developed and manufactured by Dan Dugan Sound Design, the Dugan-VN16 option card is designed for situations where multiple speech microphones are used, including broadcast events, conferences, church services, theater performances, and more.
Specifically, the Dugan-VN16 automatically adjusts mic levels faster than what would be possible using manual workflows. Unlike a noise gate, which can introduce distracting sonic artifacts, Dugan-VN16 utilizes real-time voice activation to automatically lower the volume of unused live speech microphones and raise volume when presenters begin speaking. It can also help in reducing feedback, comb filtering, and background noise without having to manually adjust levels.
“We’re proud to partner with Avid, an industry leader in live sound,” states Dan Dugan, CEO of Dan Dugan Sound Design. “By integrating our patented automixing technology into Avid live systems, we’re allowing owners to deliver higher-quality mixes and expand their businesses to include an even broader range of live events.”
Dugan-VN16 features:
& Integrate automixing technology directly into SC48, FOH Rack-, or Mix Rack-based systems.
& Reliably manages and mixes up to 16 open microphones.
& Provides more system I/O flexibility with 16 channels of ADAT optical I/O
& Offers three operating modes to fit different application needs
& Provides configuration and mixing via the Dugan Control Panel software (included) or the Dugan Control Panel for iPad (sold separately)
“Avid’s industry-leading live sound solutions are built on the most open and tightly integrated platform,” says Chris Gahagan, senior vice president of products and services at Avid. “The Dugan-VN16 option card expands Avid live systems to include patented automixing technology, representing a reliable, easy-to-configure solution that allows live sound professionals to deliver higher-quality mixes, faster than ever.”
The Dugan-VN16 will be available at Avid resellers worldwide in Q4 2013 for $3,750 (US MSRP).
