06 l April 2014
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DirectOut showcased a new MADI (AES10) to audio-over-IP bridge. Montone.42 has been released in response to the demand for Ethernet-based transmissions in professional audio environments. The new unit allows for the integration of network audio with existing infrastructures. It is based on the Ravenna network standard and MADI (AES10) and serves as a versatile link for broadcast, live- sound and studio applications. Equipped with four MADI and two gigabit network ports, up to eight streams can be assembled with an individual number of audio channels from the MADI inputs.
www.directout.eu
Berlin-basedEve Audio’s new SC3010 and SC3012 studio monitors made their debut at the show. The SC3010 features a 10-inch low frequency driver and the SC3012 houses a 12-inch version. Both models are equipped with a 5-inch Rohacel sandwich diaphragm woofer, designed to reproduce mids “as clearly as possible”. Eve’s monitors are the only units to feature the new RS6 Air Motion Transformer. Products will ship in September 2014.
www.eve-audio.com
DPAunveiled newadditions to its body worn d:fine Headset and d:screet Miniature Microphone ranges. The d:fine 66 and 88 headset microphones are intended for use by actors, musicians and singers who need to move freely on stage. CEO of DPA Christian Poulsen, says: “The expansion of the d:screet Miniature Microphones series is important for us to meet the ever more demanding needs from the market for a solid workhorse that delivers superb sound under challenging conditions.”
www.dpamicrophones.com
British-based manufacturer DiGiCopreviewed its new D2-Rack. The device is designed to support and expand DiGiCo’s SD Range’s higher sample rate I/O solutions. It comes with either BNC or Cat-5 MADI connections, allowing it to be used with a number of DiGiCo consoles. DiGiCo managing director, James Gordon says: “The D2-Rack means we are able to open up the full 96kHz potential of the SD8, SD9 and SD11 with this next generation of I/O conversion is an impressive upgrade.”
www.digico.org
Powersoft X Series amps will “work everywhere”
Dave Robinson was at major launch, and pre- launch, for the confident Italian amplifier maker
FOUR YEARS in development and promising “unmatched levels of versatility, flexibility and power”, the Powersoft X Series power amplifiers made their debut at Frankfurt. Under the slogan ‘Everything
evolves from the source’, the X Series represents “a system tool that integrates a large amount of functionality, generally only found in separate outboard units,” says Powersoft. “This includes an innovative system of channel routing, a truly universal power supply and a revolutionary fully-featured DSP.” This power supply has
worldwide AC acceptance and allows direct connection to any regional power line configuration: it can handle Single Phase, Bi-Phase or Three
GERMANY
Yamaha alive and kicking with QL consoles
By Murray Stassen
At a packed launch event at Prolight + Sound, Yamaha launched its latest line of digital consoles: the QL Series. There are two models in the
range, the QL1 and QL5. The QL1 features 16 inputs and eight outputs in a 468mm wide chassis, with the QL5 carrying 32 ins and 16 outs, at around twice the width. The new consoles have the
same processing power of Yamaha’s renowned CL series consoles – however, with fewer outputs and less matrix capability, they have been designed for small to medium scale operations.
CL Series consoles can be integrated with QL consoles
via the company’s new Port-to- Port functionality. The QL series also features the Dan Dugan-designed auto-mixing capability, which automatically manages input and output levels of live mics in environments where dialogue may be unpredictable. This feature makes the series ideal for speech events or broadcast environments (such as TV chat shows). On-board audio processing comes in the form of the QL Effects Rack and the Premium Rack, which includes renowned effects such as the Rupert Neve Portico 5033 EQ and 5043 Compressor as standard. Although the QL consoles are
suitable for small-to-medium sized productions on their own,
Andy Cooper, newly appointed to position of manager for commercial audio products, with the QL1
on-board Dante networking allows them to be integrated into bigger systems with Yamaha’s R-series I/O units and CL Series consoles. Up to eight R-series units can be controlled simultaneously with a QL console, offering as many as 256 input sources.
Phase operation from 85V AC up to 440V AC without the need for manual selection. Put in a more practical way
by the Powersoft team in its X Series preview presentation, held for 80 dealers and distributors at the company’s Scandicci HQ two days before Prolight + Sound: “It Works Everywhere”. There are two models at launch time: the X8 sports eight channels in a 2U chassis, while the 1U X4 features four channels. Both amps share the same power density,
X-series amps, launch in Frankfurt
The distinctive front-panel lights of the X4 (top) and X8 power amplifiers
being capable of delivering up to a reported 5,200W @ 2 ohms per channel. “There is nothing at this
level with this power, on all channels and per channel – nothing,” stated Luca Giorgi, pro-audio business unit director at the presentation. The X Series natively supports AES3, two redundant Dante digital streams, and analogue inputs, providing up to four different selectable input sources per channel.
While the strikingly stylish design – a symmetrical of LED lights on an elliptical fascia plate – suggests fixed installations only, Powersoft says the X8 and X4 are built for concert touring too, and for both low and high impedance applications. Set-up parameters for the X Series are fully integrated into Armonía Pro Audio Suite for comprehensive control and parameter adjustment. An integrated WiFi connection will permit the amps to be accessed and managed via any smartphone or tablet through a user interface currently being developed. “Our sights have been fixed
firmly on the future during the design of the X Series,” states Claudio Lastrucci, Powersoft R&D director, “We looked at what we believe amplifiers will require for the next 10 years and made a platform capable of meeting these needs as well as building in a certain level of ‘future proof’ expandability.” The X8 will ship in May 2014, with the X4 the following month. In 2015, Powersoft X Series will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the keystone K Series amplifiers, which introduced Power Factor Correction (PFC) and switch- mode amplification to the professional audio industry.
www.powersoft-audio.com
High quality, multi-track
live recording can be achieved with an on-board two-track recording and playback function. The QL series is also fully compatible with Dante Virtual Soundcard and Steinberg Nuendo Live software. Yamaha would not confirm
availability for the QL Series, but PSNEurope was advised it the desks were “in production” and shipping would be in “weeks as opposed to months”. Also at the press launch, the
Japanese technology giant announced that Version 2.0 software for the CL range would be available via the Yamaha website in May 2014. With mix-minus capability for the broadcast market, discovery and head amp control for the QL consoles and more, Yamaha’s Nils-Peter Keller, director of the pro music and pro audio division, said the update gave CL desks “the functionality of the PM5D”.
www.yamahacommercialaudio.com
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