12 l June 2012
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PSNEuropegathers up this month’s list of hot new products EM ACOUSTICS
MSE TOURING SERIES
What is it? A pair of medium format passive speakers employing EM’s latest crossover topologies and drive unit technology to “compete with comparable biamplified enclosures”.
Details: MSE Touring Series speakers are suitable for FOH applications in small- to medium-sized venues, or as powerful fill loudspeakers for larger systems. MSE-156 and MSE-159 enclosures are identical except for their (respective) 60º x 40˚ and 90˚ x 60˚ dispersion patterns. The two-way passive designs
house 15” neodymium LF drivers with 4” voice coils, an internal passive crossover and a 4” diaphragm, 1.4” exit neodymium HF transducer. This drive unit is coupled with a rotatable constant-coverage horn.
The drive units are housed in rugged, vented enclosures with integrated multi-use rigging plates. The primary rigging system utilises keyhole plates and ball-lock pins to allow quick attachment or removal of hardware. A 35mm pole- mount socket is discreetly located on the underside of the enclosure.
The design also incorporates two heavy- duty steel bar handles, a pair of Neutrik SpeakOn connectors for input and enclosure links plus a tough steel grille backed with acoustically transparent foam to protect the drive units but removable to rotate the HF waveguide if required.
And another thing… Both models are available as self-powered versions – the MSE-156SP and MSE-159SP – incorporating a Class D design and DSP circuitry.
www.emacoustics.co.uk NEUTRIK LECTROSONICS SPNDNT
What is it? A new addition to the Aspen digital matrix processor family.
Details: The new network processor is a full-featured DSP device that can address both the Aspen and Dante matrices and add mixing, gain and delay functions to the digital audio signals. Any of the 48 final mixes in the Aspen matrix can be assigned to any one or more of the Dante channels for transport to other endpoints in the network. Dante signals can also be imported into the Aspen matrix in a
local processor sub-system for mixing with other local and network signals, and then routed onwards to other local or network devices.
This combination offers a migration path to upgrade to new standards such as the IEEE Audio-Video Bridging.
And another thing: The processor is expected to lead to advances in system designs for room-combining, courtroom use, distance learning and multi-endpoint conference systems.
www.lectrosonics.com
RUPERT NEVE
What is it? A two-channel analogue primary source enhancer to remove unwanted background noise and increasing the intelligibility of microphones in live environments.
Details: The Portico 5045 will handle and reduce unwanted signals well in excess of 20dB, if necessary. By reducing the background sounds relative to the main audio source, clarity and gain before feedback can be increased dramatically.
The 5045 senses when someone is speaking or singing into the mic and allows the signal to pass through; when the person has stopped talking or singing it reduces the gain appropriately, helping reduce the tendency of a system to feed back. Despite the significant benefits it offers, the 5045 does not rely on filtering or digital processing.
The 5045 Primary Source Enhancer is said to be suited to
PORTICO 5045
challenging environments where lavalier or headset microphones are in use.
And another thing:When not engaged, the two 5045 channels become transformer-coupled line amplifiers connected via balanced line inputs and outputs via XLR hardware. The use of transformers allows the 5045 to accept any combination of balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs.
www.rupertneve.com
OPTICALCON ADVANCED
What is it? An advanced version of the opticalCON fibre connection system.
Details: opticalCON Advanced is a more robust version of its predecessor; it now features a lockable and waterproof metal cap for outdoor applications as well as rubber guards. The ergonomically designed
cable strain relief improves cable protection and water resistance in long-term use, and the colour-coding options allow custom-built coding. An expanded range of accessories is available for the system including the ADVANCED
cable drum, which comes with optimised cable drum management and maintenance covers in the female version, and the robust
SWITCHCRAFT AUDIOSTIX
What is it? A range of audio adaptors and
impedance-matching transformers.
Details: AudioStix
consists of two audio adaptors with 3.5mm
stereo inputs that are designed to connect MP3 players, laptops, etc, to house sound systems. Model 318 provides mic level output via an XLR connector, while model 319 provides line level output via a three-way terminal block. Both products feature level controls and ground lift switches; transformer isolation provides immunity from hum and buzz caused by ground loops and RF interference.
The impedance matching transformers have XLR to BNC connections and adapt 110 ohms to 75 ohms for AES/EBU, etc.
And another thing: The range can be used as standalone adaptors, rear- mounted into modular rack panels or permanently installed into any number of custom racks and wall plates.
www.switchcraft.com
opticalCON ARMORED cable, which features stainless steel amouring.
And another thing: Another accessory, the pulling sock, is available as a single and split version, and simplifies installation at a pulling force of >100kg. The ADVANCED pulling solution is said to offer protection for the cable connectors in a harsh environment.
www.neutrik.com
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