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1.A product demonstration in action on the Vestax stand. 2. JBL’s Director of Marketing Richard Ruse. 3. Midas Consoles’ Marketing ManagerJames Godbehear. 4. Rane’s stand, where product demonstrations by a host of guest DJs allowed visitors to truly see the kit in action. 5. Electro Voice’s Public Relations Manager Guy Low.
music and low volume applications: Linear Frequency Response, for live music applications. It also exhibitied its NX Series, a line specifically conceived to be modular and ex- tremely flexible, the latest additions being the NX 10-SMA and NX 12-SMA active coaxial stage monitors; the high-powered, high output active subwoofer system TTS56-a; and the TTL55-A, high power, three way, active line array module, engi- neered to deliver an incredible output, for use in indoor and large outdoor spaces. Peavey debuted the PV 115D and 215D, two lightweight and portable loudspeaker enclosures, utilising Peavey’s legendary loudspeaker and class D power amp technology, delivering 400W of distortion-free sound utilising Peavey’s DDTTM compression. Community Professional Loudspeakers expanded its VLF Series of powerful subwoofers with the re-introduction of an old favourite at NAMM, the VLF218. Joining the existing VLF208 and VLF212 models, the newly updated VLF218 is a high efficiency, dual 18” subwoofer system with a slim profile and rugged Baltic birch-ply enclosure. With full DSP functionality built in to a small footprint chassis, Soundcraft’s Si Compact range provides up to 40 inputs to mix in three frame sizes. Motorised faders with patented Soundcraft FaderGlow operate on two layers, but the main difference from similarly priced mixers is the provision of a full encoder set for all the functions on a channel, from input gain through EQ and dynamics to buss controls. Crest Audio debuted the Pro-Lite Series power amplifiers with the Pro-Lite 2.0 and Pro- Lite 2.0 DSP, featuring a lightweight, efficient design with high power and stable performance into 2-ohm loads. The major highlight on the Shure booth was the preview of the new Shure Axient wireless microphone system, which can automatically change frequencies, unde- tected to audiences, to avoid interference and dropouts. Shure also showcased its SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones, which replace the former entry model SE115 and deliver detailed audio with extended bass. Sennheiser presented the new MK 4, a large-diaphragm true condenser micro- phone. This cardioid microphone is Sennheiser’s first large-diaphragm side-address micro- phone and focuses on giving the best possible sound quality rather than technical
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extravagance. It provides a powerful yet warm sound that is both direct and tight with fine treble resolution. Line 6 announced the expansion of its XD-V line of digital wireless microphone systems to include XD-V70HS and XD-V30HS, a pair of high-performance headset microphones with beltpack transmitters. The new headsets deliver the hallmark XD-V qualities including superior vocal reproduction, exceptional wireless performance and four-times the signal reliability of other wireless systems. Underscoring its long-term commitment to a standards-based Ethernet back- bone for its amplifier line-up, on the Harman booth Crown Audio announced the addition of the ‘Powered By Crown’ iPad/iPhone App, designed to provide users with enhanced control and configuration of its amplifiers. It can be used to control numerous lines of Crown amplifiers including I-Tech, I-Tech HD, CTs, and Macro Tech I Series amplifiers. Users can instantly connect by plugging their amplifiers into a wireless router. JBL Professional introduced the latest suspension hardware accessories for its VerTec subcompact line arrays. The VerTec hardware enables quick assembly of variable curvature vertical or modular constant-curvature horizontal line arrays. In addition to the standard VT4886-AF array frame for suspending up to 24 boxes, along with the VT4886-UB and –UB1 for supporting smaller groups of speakers, the range now includes the VT4886-SF Short Frame, the VT4886-HB Horizontal Bar, and VT4886-DF88 and VT4886-DF89 Downfill Frames. For mondo*dr, NAMM is one of the most enjoyable shows. There’s sun and heat in the middle of January, and all manner of colourful characters. The number of relevant exhibitors means we are able to spend time talking to people without hav- ing to rush off to an impending appointment. And things were on the up this year. People were making positive noises, stands had grown since last year and there was a lot of product activity. Unsurprisingly, there was a palpable cautious under- tone to the generally positive mood, but for many the depth of the shock dealt by the economic situation had understandably rendered them conservative with anything resembling presumptuous. Hopefully next year’s report from the show will detail a continuation of the positive trend.
NAMM returns to Anaheim Convention Center on 19 - 21 January 2012.
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