SHOW PREVIEW
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WHAT? Prolight + Sound 2014
WHERE? Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
WHEN? 12-15 March 9:00-18:00
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The biggest European pro-audio event of the year returns to Frankfurt this month. We put together a guide of what to watch out for during the show’s four days.
FOR THOSE of you already worried that 2014 is slipping by too quickly, don’t be alarmed by the fact that Prolight + Sound is already upon us. The show’s organisers, Messe Frankfurt, have moved the event a month earlier in the year with the show open from 12-15 March. Audio and Sound Systems exhibitors will once again be taking over Hall 8.0 with a number of locations set aside to showcase the latest in audio technology. This year the show’s organisers are putting special attention on the production, broadcasting, and recording segments of the audio industry by labeling relevant brands with a special logo and publishing a ‘Quickfinder’ that will be available at the show.
ON THE SHOW FLOOR While many manufacturers are playing their cards close to their chest, we’ve uncovered a few products and upgrades ready to launch at this year’s show.
Allen & Heath will be at Hall 8 stand C22 to display the latest addition to its Qu Series – the Qu-24. Along with the brand new Xone:23 DJ Mixer, the company will also have on display its ME personal monitoring system, Qu-16 compact digital mixer, GLD and iLive digital systems and analogue mixers from the MixWizard4 and ZED series.
14 March 2014 Danish microphone manufacturer
DPA will be taking to stand C71 in Hall 8 to showcase its newest headset and miniature microphones: the d:fine 66 and 88 as well as the series of d:screet 4060 omnidirectional miniature microphones. The company is also showing for the first time in Europe new grids for its d:facto vocal microphone, which are available in gold and nickel.
UK loudspeaker manufacturer
Funktion-One is occupying two spaces at the show – its stand at Hall 8 G94 and a demo space in Room Dialog (on the second floor between Hall 8 and Hall 9). The company will be introducing its Resolution 3 SH Evo and Resolution 3 EH Evo, which both feature enhanced vocal presence due to the substitution of a 1.4in compression driver to the previous 1in
in the earlier Res 3 models. Funktion- One will also be introducing its new PSM318 DJ Monitor at the show, which has already been installed in world-renowned clubs such as Space in Ibiza and Output in New York. Powersoft has teased a big launch at its Hall 8 stand E46 location with a cryptic video ending with the message “everything comes from the source…” A trilogy of announcements is
coming from d&b audiotechnik, which is occupying a spot in Hall 8 J46. Along with the launch of the d&b D80 amplifier the company is bringing an update to its ArrayCalc acoustic simulation software and R1 remote control software, creating a seamless transition of complex sound reinforcement models straight from simulation software into the drivetrain of a sound reinforcement system. Sennheiser is using Prolight +
Sound as a platform to launch its MK 8 studio mic. At Hall 8 stand A70, the company will be showing the long-awaited sister model to the MK 4, which features five switchable polar patterns, 1in diaphragms spattered with 24-carat gold, and an elastically mounted capsule to attenuate structure-borne noise. Sennheiser will also be offering attendees the chance to record material in its Sound Room. Following a successful NAMM
DPA’s new grids for the d:facto vocal mic
launch, Genelec will be bringing its new 8010 two-way active monitors – the smallest member of the 8000
series – to its Hall 8 Stand H25 location. At stand K90 in Hall 8 Fohnn
Audio will be unveiling the latest addition to its Focus Series range of steerable line array systems. Focus Venue is aimed at large-venue installation and live sound applications and is said to offer high-quality sound reproduction with increased reach, dynamic range, sound pressure levels, and beam steering precision. beyerdynamic is celebrating 90
years of business in 2014 and will have a large presence at Hall 8 stand J21, while over in Hall 5 stand B67 Dynaudio is promising no fewer than six new product announcements. A world leader in audio analysis
equipment, Audio Precision will be making its Prolight + Sound debut in 2014 at Hall 8 booth M60. The US- based company will be showing its expanded APx software as well as demonstrating APx Converged Audio Test.
Another show newcomer, Italian sound system manufacturer Loud Professional will be taking up a spot at Hall 8 booth N70 to showcase its full range of products for the live sound and install markets. The HAL Programmable Multi-
Processor DSP will take centre stage on the Rane stand in Hall 8, booth A01. According to the company HAL has “revolutionised system design and
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