> EVENT REVIEW PL&S Prolight + Sound 2011 Messe Frankfurt, April 6th to 9th
CADAC launched a new compact digital console, the DM1600, based on a new proprietary DSP mix platform. Cadac’s first ‘budget’ digital console, it is designed primarily as a live mixing console, but an optional Firewire interface
provides recording capabilities. The mixer is expandable using 16- channel 19-inch modules, up to a 48-channel mix system. Console features include 16 motorised faders, high-res TFT colour display and scene recall of all functions.
AUDIO-TECHNICA launched a range of new products, including the AT2022, a new X/Y stereo condenser microphone, the AT2031, a cardioid condenser end-address microphone, and the BP4001 and BP4002 dynamic broadcast microphones. The AT2022 features a dual-element with two unidirectional condenser capsules in an X/Y configuration to allow for 90- degree (narrow) or 120-degree (wide) stereo operation. The AT2031 cardioid condenser end- address microphone is suited for recording stringed instruments. The BP4001 (cardioid) and BP4002 (omnidirectional) dynamic microphones are designed for all types of broadcast interview and remote newsgathering situations.
EAWshowcased its new KF200NT loudspeaker series, one of the three comprehensively integrated NT models in its award-winning KF Series that it unveiled recently .
Also on show was the QX Series for installed system applications, in addition to the latest ten models in its JF series of high-definition, two-way loudspeakers, including four comprehensively integrated NT models. Two additions to the KF Series, along with three NT variants was also on display.
HK AUDIO launched the SoundCaddy One, which it dubs 'the fastest PA on earth', Soundcaddy One is a fully integrated sound system; a mixing console, controller, line source mid/high range unit, subwoofer, cordless speaker bus, and even a pneumatically extendable speaker pole in a powered all-in-one system. The firm also showed new additions to its Install Sound series, the Vortis line, and the compact Elements micro speaker system.
PRESONUS released a new compact mixer to complement the StudioLive series, as well as additional features to the
DIGICO launched the SD11 and SD 10. The SD11 (right) was designed to be equally at home as a desktop console or mounted in a 19-inch rack, while the SD10 is between the SD7 and SD8 in terms of performance and price.
StudioLive 16.4.2 and 24.4.2. The company’s new iPad will be on show, which allows wireless control all of StudioLive mixers.
JOECO previewed the new MADI-enabled BlackBox Recorder, its latest addition to the multi award-winning BlackBox series. The BBR64-MADI is capable of capturing the full 56 or 64 channels of a 48kHz MADI data stream as mono Broadcast WAV files to an external USB2 drive. The unit is expected to support both coaxial and optical MADI connectivity and can either accept an external word clock, or be self clocking from the MADI data stream.
YAMAHA COMMERCIAL AUDIO made several announcements at the show, including a StageMix iPad app for LS9; the Yamaha Console File Converter, a free download from the Yamaha web site, its new Facebook page, the
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Union networking solution and The WORKproCA range of commercial installation audio products. The LS9 StageMix app uses iPad’s built- in WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) functionality; StageMix directly controls the LS9 via a wireless connection point, which is linked to the mixing console via Cat5 cable. The Yamaha Console File Converter allows users to convert file formats between the PM5D and M7CL, and the M7CL and LS9, providing data compatibility between the consoles.
AVSL highlighted an array of new products from brands such as Adastra, which offers the latest in 100V line, public address and background music systems. From AV:link was the latest multimedia install products, and from QTX Sound, the new QR range of powered speaker enclosures featuring woofer sizes ranging from eight-inches to 15-inches, all with titanium compression drivers, the range is suitable for a range of portable PA applications, in small live music venues.
INNOVASON unveiled the latest incarnation of its successful Eclipse digital mixing console, Eclipse GT, in Frankfurt. Offering a brand new look and an optimised feel for the same price as its predecessor. All of the knobs and faders have been replaced with carefully selected new models, which improve the quality of the desk significantly. It also features a side rail to facilitate moving and carrying, as well as red LEDs in the sidecheeks and the signature Innovason red trackball.
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