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Portable Sound (class-leading range of L.U.C.A.S. lightweight ultra compact active systems).
Elements is
listed as the most portable, scaleable, super compact line array PA system around. As well as the booth display, HK Audio Elements provided sound
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& Co., UK and Eire distributors of HK Audio products, introduced HK’s Soundcaddy One. Listed as the World’s fastest PA, Soundcaddy One is a plug and play system featuring six custom broadband speakers in a vertical array. Its 70-degree horizontal coverage pattern has been optimised to project sound evenly throughout the audience area. The system’s on-board subwoofer is loaded with three six-inch woofers for optimized LF reinforcement. With integrated handles, built in wheels, and edge guards for fast setup of the system is performed by simply extending the mid-/high-unit pneumatically and connecting the signal sources to the integrated four- channel mixing console. In addition to the latest from distributed brands Allen & Heath, Tannoy (VQ Live),
Lab.gruppen, Lake, LA Audio, Kustom, GYC and Kinsman, JHS highlighted HK’s new offerings, including Elements (lightweight, portable, wireless PA systems), Concert Sound (coherent dynamic response line arrays), its Installation Line (permanent indoor and outdoor installations) and
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for the Wellington Room, which hosted a busy seminar and presentation schedule. Alan Smith, JHS's executive director sales and marketing, commented: “PLASA Focus has proved to be an important exhibition for the JHS Pro Audio division, and it’s an excellent opportunity to present new products and mingle with new and existing customers from all over the UK and Eire. We always provide a terrific selection of special offers backed up with extended payment terms; our pro audio sales managers were really busy all day, both days. We look forward to exhibiting next year.” Audio-Technica showed a wide variety of new products previously launched at PL+S. From microphones and headphones to conference system accessories, the firm highlighted its latest offerings for professionals working in live and studio recording, broadcast and installation applications. Among the new kit from A-T was the dual-element AT2022 condenser microphone, which is designed for general stereo recording, as well as field sound capture where the microphone’s rugged housing ensures
protection from damage on location. The AT2031 cardioid condenser end- address microphone is suited for stringed instruments (from violin and guitar to harp and piano) in critical recording and live situations. The BP4001 (cardioid) and BP4002 (omnidirectional) dynamic microphones are designed for all types of broadcast interview and remote newsgathering situations including ENG, EFP and sports applications. Also on show was the BP893 MicroEarset Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone. Featuring ergonomically moulded earpiece and unobtrusive one-inch boom, BP893 is offered for theatrical performances, houses of worship and broadcast studios.
Updated versions of two of Audio-
Technica’s popular professional DJ monitor headphones were on display. The ATH-PRO5 MK2 features larger, newly designed 44mm drivers for powerful, wide frequency response, while neodymium magnets and copper clad aluminium voice coils also promote optimised sonic performance. The ATH-PRO700 MK2 offers circumaural isolation from ambient noise, with ear cups that allow both 50 and 90-degree swivelling capability for monitoring versatility. Audio- Technica’s BPHS1-XF4 headset the new U855QL gooseneck microphone and the recently released ATCS-V60 modular voting unit were also displayed at the show. German loudspeaker manufacturer,
Focus is an excellent opportunity to present new products and meet new and existing UK and Eire customers. Alan Smith, JHS
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dBTechnologies made the UK debut of the DVA T12 at Focus. The
release was complemented by a collaboration with Medialease, the result of which offers a scheme that offers bespoke financing options on for customers interested in purchasing new T12 and larger T4 systems. The DVA T12 is made with a lightweight but rugged PP-Housing, which is fully compatible, allowing DVA T4 units to be flown right below a T12 array for use as down-fills in large PA systems. Both systems driver sections are in line to generate phase- correct high-frequency additions. The Digipro G2 digital three-way amplifier with switching power supply and PFC was designed especially for the T12, and offers a 56Bit/96KHz DSP with class leading ADDA converters delivering a true 1400 W/RMS. Equipped with one 12-inch neodymium woofer, two 6.5-inch neodymium mid-range and three one- inch neodymium drivers with 2.5- inch voice coil the DVA T12 delivers up to 136 dB SPL with a dispersion of 100 to 10-degree per unit at a weight of less than 30Kg. The T12 was
launched alongside the new S30
subwoofer, which is equipped with 2 x 18-inch neodymium woofers and partnered with a 3000 W/RMS digital amp to deliver 141dB SPL per unit. Trantec brought its new Channel 38 dedicated UHF radio product range to the show. This included the new and more affordable S5 series, which allows allowing up to 24- channels to operate simultaneously. The S4.16 was demonstrated as an entry-level eight-channel system. >
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