18 l August 2013


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technologynew products PSNEuropecompiles this month’s list of hot new products ALLEN & HEATH XB-142


What is it? A new version of the XB-14 compact broadcast mixer.


Details: The XB-14² incorporates several new features, including a dedicated audition bus, enhanced stereo channel configurations, updated mic preamps, more flexible monitoring, and a new matte paint finish to reduce surface reflections.


Designed for a broad range of applications from small radio or internet broadcast studios, to hospital radio, university radio, community radio and larger studios with multiple rooms, the XB-14² is equipped with a


MUTEC MC-3+


What is it? The world’s first audio master clock with 1G-Clock technology.


Details: The MC-3+ Smart Clock is designed to improve the audiophile quality of connected digital audio devices in two ways: by clocking devices with ultra-low-jitter Word Clock signals and by aggressively reclocking incoming digital audio signals. This ability is based on Mutec’s proprietary 1G-Clock technology, which provides clock signals of the lowest jitter possible.


Working as a clock distributor, the MC-3+ effectively regenerates incoming clock signals to higher


WAVES GENESIS


What is it? A collection of four plug-ins for live sound applications in venues of all sizes.


Details: The Genesis bundle comprises the C4 Multiband Compressor for dynamic equalisation and tone-shaping, the Renaissance DeEsser to control sibilant sounds, the Renaissance Reverb for space and atmosphere, and the H-Delay to create depth and movement. The C4 Multiband Compressor is described as the ultimate multiband dynamics processor with four bands of up/down expansion, limiting and compression, ARC (Auto Release


Control) plus dynamic and standard EQ. The renaissance De-Esser includes a selection of presets for both male and female voices, Adaptive Threshold and Adjustable Gain Reduction functions, phase-compensated crossover plus audio or side-chain monitoring. Through its “intuitive” interface, H-Delay (hybrid delay) provides PCM42- style effects with up to 3,500ms delay time, variable pitch delay time control, analogue character and LoFi modes, LFO-controlled pitch modulation, tap pad delay time setting plus sync-to-host or manual BPM control. The Renaissance Reverb features an


advanced early reflection system plus dual-band EQ and damping controls, and offers 12 reverb types, de-correlation for subtle early reflection changes and fine tuning, negative predelay settings (-160ms to +160ms), together with mono, mono-to-stereo and stereo components.


And another thing: All four Genesis plug-ins are MultiRack Native, Venue D-Show and SoundGrid compatible and form the basis of an “expandable, forward-thinking performance system”. www.waveslive.com


purity as the signal source. Thus, the MC-3+ enables users to improve already existing clock systems and helps to raise the standard of sound reproduction in the studio environment. Additionally, the MC-3+ Smart Clock locks to atomic clocks or GPS receivers to raise its timing accuracy to the highest possible level.


And another thing: For use during live events or in mobile trucks, the MC-3+ features an anytime fail-safe clock generation in every operation mode. www.mutec-net.com


range of features specifically for broadcasters. This includes Telco inputs for telephone callers, mic


fader start sensing for external connection and internal automatic muting of the speaker outputs, stereo channel start/cue outputs for transport control, multiple headphone outputs, and an additional stereo bus (Mix B). The new model also includes a stereo Audition bus that allows individual channels to be switched away


FAITALPRO HF146, HF160


What is it? Two high-frequency drivers. The HF146 is a technologically evolved version of the HF144 model; the HF160 is a neodymium version of the ferrite HF107.


Details: The HF146 (pictured) is said to have a more linear frequency response and a different tonal balance to the HF144. Technical data is the same – AES power 80W (maximum power 160W), sensitivity 109dB 1W/1m and suggested crossover frequency 900Hz (12dB/oct).


Linear response curve and high power dissipation allow it to be used in a wide range of professional applications, such


RADIAL ENGINEERING STAGEDIRECT


What is it? A direct box combining all the standard features of a conventional DI plus a footswitch- controlled muting function.


Details: The addition of a footswitch for muting allows silent on-stage tuning for musicians and changing instruments without having to lower the volume of the PA system or switch a stage amp to standby. Like the Radial J48, StageDirect is designed to accommodate all types of instruments including a bass or acoustic guitar. The StageDirect box will automatically balance the guitar signal and lower the impedance to make it compatible with the PA system.


The design also features an additional output that enables an instrumentalist to use an on-stage


amp for


personal monitoring. This


output is transformer isolated to help eliminate the hum and buzz caused by ground loops.


And another thing: Connection of the unit to the PA system is via the balanced output using a standard XLR cable.


www.radialeng.com


as large line arrays and multi-way acoustic enclosures. It can also be used with horns or waveguides with a standard 1.4” connection.


The HF160 driver uses a 44mm voice coil and circuit with a neodymium ring magnet, and weighs just over 1kg. The AES nominal power dissipation capacity is 60W (maximum power 120W), sensitivity is 110dB 1W/1m, and the suggested crossover frequency is 1.3kHz (12dB/oct).


And another thing: FaitalPRO has also recently launched three loudspeakers in ferrite measuring 18”, 12” and 10” – the 18HW1070, 12FH530 and 10FH530. www.faitalpro.com


from the main program bus for off-air monitoring.


And another thing: Other features include a new external monitor input level control, preamps enhanced for lower noise and higher bandwidth, and stereo inputs with more gain and routing options. www.allen-heath.com


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