30 l August 2013 showpreview EUROPE IBC in sight
PSNEurope takes a sneak peek at some of the potential highlights of the forthcoming annual broadcasting jaunt in Amsterdam
IBC IS once again preparing to act as major forum for product launches with many of the 1,400 exhibitors using the Amsterdam event to showcase their latest offerings. New from AEQ is Capitol, a digital audio console that now benefits from the addition of Audio-over-IP. The eight-fader control surface comes with an associated audio engine. AEQ says that Capitol makes digital technology available to radio and TV stations where converting into digital has still not been feasible. The digital mixer has been specifically designed to meet the most rigorous demands of the radio and television broadcast industry; and its flexible design allows it to be readily adapted to any on-air application. In addition, it is said to incorporate all of the features necessary at the majority of stations: automatic monitor speaker cut- off; cough muting; fader-start; control signalling; interface signalling for automation of external equipment; external communications management and intercom.
The Q-Mic mic preamp for smartphones and tablets from Digigram
Clear-Com has enhanced its HelixNet Partyline Intercom System so that stage managers, camera operators, lighting engineers or any other HelixNet users can remain connected to one another even when they are in disparate locations or separated by long distances. The new networking
capabilities, which will be on show for the first time at IBC 2013, see Ethernet and fibre lines used to link multiple HelixNet systems, distributing digital partyline channels, programme audio feeds and auxiliary interfaced audio to all digital beltpack users.
DPA d:facto II vocal microphone, as used at a gig for indie rock band Het Zesde Metaal at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels recently
“This new capability means
that any of the possible dozens of HelixNet beltpack users can access any two of the available network partyline channels by simply selecting the desired channels on their beltpack,” explained Clear-Com director of product management, Simon Browne. “Since all these channels are running off a single, shielded twisted-pair cable, users no longer need to physically relocate multiple cables for new configurations, utilise expensive source-assign equipment or rely on multiple power supply units.” A new HLI-FBS Fibre Module is also available for linking stations over long distances. The Q-Mic, a professional
mic preamp designed for smartphones and tablets, will be on the Digigram stand. Housed in a lightweight and ultra-rugged casing (less than 75g) with professional connectors, Digigram says Q-Mic provides the right low noise and high gain (up to + 24dB) demanded by professional dynamic mics. In addition, it requires no
battery; its extremely low power consumption (less than 500 µA) comes courtesy of microphone polarisation voltage, which means long recording sessions and uninterrupted on-air interviews can easily be achieved.
Final preparations are underway for the show The Interchange intercom phone bridge from JK Audio
Q-Mic benefits from a balanced XLR microphone input, a stereo-to-mono line input, headphone monitoring from any smartphone headphone output, and is compatible with most smartphones and tablets using a CTIA handset plug. DPA is showing the latest
addition to its range of condensers, the d:facto II, which is said to bring true studio sound to the live stage by offering a very neutral sound. In addition, DPA claims
that d:facto II boasts superior gain before feedback as well as extreme SPL handling (up to 160dB). When used with the new DPA handle, the manufacturer believes that singers and engineers are presented with the added benefit of a “state-of-the-art adapter system” which allows for seamless integration with plenty of other professional wireless systems. According to DPA, d:facto II
provides improved audio performance as it is very linear
in frequency and phase, both on- and off-axis, while its definition helps to accurately reproduce any singer’s voice. In addition, a robust three-stage pop protection grid is built into the microphone to remove any unwanted noise. Co-exhibiting alongside TC
Electronic, Dynaudio Professional and Mogami Cables, HHB is demonstrating a range of MADI, audio and loudness metering, measurement and correction tools as well as a selection of portable audio recorders, broadcast consoles, loudspeakers and microphones. Co-exhibitor TC Electronic is highlighting its range of audio loudness monitoring products, including the new DB6 loudness management solution. The DB6 is a TV and Mobile TV transmission processor that handles loudness metering at the input stage, up or down conversion, loudness processing and online lip-sync delay, in addition to loudness metering at the output stage and logging of all relevant loudness statistics.
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