> EVENT REVIEW PL&S Prolight + Sound 2011 Messe Frankfurt, April 6th to 9th
POWERSOFT launched the Musa 1s, a solar-powered and weather- resistant A/V and lighting device with bi-directional wireless communication. Musa 1s consists of two modules; the power control module contains a battery power unit charged by an integrated solar panel and all control and communication components, while the interface module holds any elements conveying A/V messages either way, in or out, depending on requirements.
JTS showed the JTS CX-500F mic, primarily designed for the flute, and the CX-520 harmonica mic. Either can be applied to the recording of various other small instruments.
BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS announced the Safe & Sound security and audio tour, said to be the largest, most interactive product exhibit truck in the industry. Electro-Voice and Audinate announced the availability of the DM-1 Dante audio network card for the NetMax hardware family. EV also showed the new Live X series of portable powered and passive loudspeakers, the R300 wireless mic system and the latest addition to the EV RE Performance Group of wired mics. Dynacord highlighted the CMS series of Compact Mixing Systems, the Corus Evolution family of compact loudspeakers and the PowerMate 3 series of mixers for live and installed applications.
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ALCONS AUDIO unveiled a number of new products, including the production version of its latest pro-ribbon line array system and two new sub-bass cabinets. Previewed at the show last year, Alcons’ LR24 touring loudspeaker system was designed to deliver the same SPL as equivalent products in the mid- size line array category, but with 15dB less distortion, the system utilises the company’s pro-ribbon technology for optimised SPL, projection control and fidelity.
BLUE MICROPHONES
announced the acquisition of the assets of analog outboard manufacturer Summit Audio. Blue stated that it intends to expand the availability of Summit Audio products through improved supply and distribution while continuing new product development under the Summit brand.
BEYERDYNAMIC unveiled its new Touring Gear live microphone series. The range includes vocal, headset, lavaliere, drum and instrument microphones and all models feature the new Sound Channelling Technology, which has been refined for many years. The firm’s experts have created acoustic labyrinths with geometries that optimise sound channelling. Models include the flagship, TG 90 range of ribbons and condensers, which are handcrafted in Germany.
MARTIN AUDIO launched the DD6 – a compact, multi-angled enclosure based on Differential Dispersion horn technology. The DD6 is the first in a new line of products that will eventually replace the classic Wavefront range, targeting the touring and theatre segments. It also highlighted the Blackline X12+ and X15+ compact, high output, two-way system loudspeakers.
OHM has introduced two new stage monitors, C and HD-MX12. The HD-MX12 is a 600-Watt coaxial 15-inch plus one-inch neodymium driver in a unique convex shape cabinet. The HD- MX12 is a 500-Watt coaxial 12- inch plus one-inch version with the same performance characteristics and low profile shape.
SOUNDCRAFT and AKG have devised a system that monitors the status of any HiQnet-compatible AKG radio mic directly from a Soundcraft Vi Series console surface, the VM2 (Vistonics Microphone Monitoring). The software provides real-time visual
L-ACOUSTICS announced version 1.8 of its 3D Simulation software, Soundvision, along with a new Crestron control module for its amplified controllers. Version 1.8 of
displays of battery life, RF status, mic muting and internal clipping directly on a channel strip on the Vistonics screen. Soundcraft also showed the new 32-input model in the Si Compact range, along with the recently-launched 16 and 24-input models.
Soundvision includes an updated data product library including the new architectural series (KARAi, SB18i) and new KARA-MINIBU and MINIBUEX Bumpers.
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