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www.audiomedia.com Weatherproof loudspeaker and audio system specialist Technomad Associates has introduced PowerChiton, a series of compact, durable, and weatherproof amplifier modules optimised for use with Technomad Vienna-16, Noho C, and Berlin weatherproof loudspeakers, and available in three sizes. w www.technomad.com JBL Makes New Introductions Aplenty JBL Professional expands VERTEC and AE Series, and introduces new in-ceilings JBL Professional has expanded its VERTEC power rating); AC (two-way, . -inch Series line array systems family to include LF transducer, W continuous/ W); the VT ADP, a powered, three-way, fullAC (two-way, . -inch LF transducer, size array element fitted with two -inch W continous/ W peak); AC low-frequency transducers, four eight- (two-way, two . -inch LF transducers, inch midrange components, and three W continuous/ , W peak); AC / . -inch neodymium compression drivers (two-way, eight-inch LF transducer, W with beryllium diaphragms. Weighing continuous/ , W peak); AC / (twoin at . kg, it is capable of delivering a way, eight-inch LF transducer, W maximum SPL output of dB. Meanwhile, continuous/ , W peak), AC / (twothe accompanying VT ADP Ultra Long way, two eight-inch LF transducers, W Excursion powered full-size arrayable continuous/ , W peak); and AC / subwoofer, featuring two -inch Model (two-way, two eight-inch LF transducers, G ultra-long excursion low-frequency W continuous/ , W peak). transducers, is capable of delivering dB Also new from JBL is the five-modelSPL. Both units include a JBL DrivePack strong – Control C/T, Control LP, DP- module – featuring sister company Control HC, Control C, and Control Crown’s proprietary BCA technology, and CS/T – Control Contractor Series come preconfigured with JBL’s new V DSP preset data, developed with LDM, to offer premium in-ceiling loudspeakers, plus the Series in-ceiling loudspeakers, optimised acoustical performance. and models. E x p a n d i n g o n i t s A p p l i c a t i o n comprising the Sound Technology Engineered (AE) Series loudspeakers, JBL + () has also introduced eight new compact www.soundtech.co.uk loudspeakers, comprising the AC (twoJBL Professional way with one . -inch LF transducer + with a W continuous/ W peak www.jblpro.com Crown Audio’s new 135MA and 160MA mixer-amplifiers recently made their commercial market debut at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas. Both conveniently housed in compact half-rack space chasses, the 35W 135MA is equipped with three inputs while the 60W 160MA provides four outputs, easily configurable for a variety of uses. w www.soundtech.co.uk w www.crownaudio.com Tannoy has become the world’s first loudspeaker manufacturer to license EASE Address, the design verification software package – developed from EASE, electro and room simulation software developed by Berlin-based ADA (Acoustic Design Ahnert) – that enables system designers to, model, and confirm ceilingdistributed speaker systems. w www.tannoy.com w www.easeaddress.com Yamaha Makes Moves To Acquire NEXO Having already purchased a . interest in French largescale, high-output loudspeaker equipment manufacturer NEXO back in June , Japan’s mighty Yamaha Corporation’s Board of Directors recently announced their intention to make an offer to NEXO’s founders to acquire all of their company shares such that Yamaha’s shareholding would rise to . of NEXO’s share capital (on a fully diluted basis) as part of a move towards making NEXO a whollyowned subsidiary of the Yamaha Group. Thereafter it intends to acquire of said shares by launching a tender offer process for the acquisition of the remaining shares in the marché libre/Euronext Paris financial market on which NEXO’s shares are listed. In a carefully worded statement, Yamaha anticipates completing this by October with a view to continuing and further developing the NEXO brand, creating systems solutions by advancing the position of NEXO and Yamaha in loudspeaker technology. Yamaha Corporation + www.global.yamaha. com Riedel Communications has expanded its Performer digital partyline intercom series to include the C44 plus system interface (now incorporating a front panelsited USB port for configuring its internal 24x24 matrix via the new Performer Audio Assignment software) and Performer 32 digital intercom matrix/stage management system. w www.tac4.com w www.riedel.net 62 AUDIO MEDIA JULY 2008 http://www.audiomedia.com http://www.technomad.com http://www.soundtech.co.uk http://www.crownaudio.com http://www.soundtech.co.uk http://www.jblpro.com http://www.tannoy.com http://www.easeaddress.com http://www.global.yamaha.com http://www.global.yamaha.com http://www.tac4.com http://www.riedel.net

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AudioMedia - July 2008 Contents Recording Post Broadcast What's Up UK Geofocus: France For the Record Special Report: Develop Preview SE Electronics 4400 Sennheiser MKH800 Twin Tubetech Club Final Cut: Wanted Smart AV Tango Doctor Who Made in America DSP Roundup Product Sampler: Summer Hits Edirol R44 Video Guide AMSR Fame - Le Musical Waves MaxxBCL Yamaha AD8HR Special Supplement

AudioMedia - July 2008

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