Audio Media - September 2008 - (Page 70) www.audiomedia.com Spain’s VMB Audio has launched the Lynx Series LX-V8 compact powered line array module, purportedly the world’s first loudspeaker cabinet with built-in inclinometer, whereby the angle information is fed to the DSP processor which then changes the signal conditioning algorithms accordingly. A 1000W Class-D amplifier drives each eight-inch LF driver, while a 500W one handles the HF unit. w www.vmb.es Harman Heads For PLASA08 Upcoming AKG, dbx, and JBL launches AKG Acoustics will be using PLASA (Earls Court, London, bass response for a bigger bottom end. Also new from September - ) as an introductory platform for its dbx, the SC and SC Digital Matrix Processors, new WMS wireless microphone system – see this respectively hosting and channels month’s ‘Product Sampler’ on p for more info – and of analogue I/O, configurable in banks of D high-performance vocal microphone, a dynamic eight, plus one (SC ) and two (SC ) highdesign featuring a speed option slots for adding upcoming super-cardioid pickup, high-bandwidth audio transport I/O Laminate Varimotion cards, alongside dedicated DSP for diaphragm technology, common processing functions, including an integrated highAFS, Ambient Noise Compensation (ANC), pass filter, custom-built priority ducking, parametric EQ, delay, capsule mounting, and dynamics. spring steel wire-mesh Finally, JBL Professional will be grill, and a heavy-duty all-metal body. introducing its new Series full-range Meanwhile, fellow Harman Pro Group company dbx in-ceiling loudspeakers, comprising the Professional Products will be introducing its new DriveRack , a four-inch loudspeaker with wide PX Powered Speaker Optimiser, designed to enhance and coverage, and the larger (eight-inch) , optimise the performance of powered speakers; an included offering extended bass response and dbx M measurement microphone uses Auto-EQ to correct higher SPL output. Low-saturation for audible deficiencies in the room environment, while transformers permit the use of many dbx’s patented Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS) such speakers on V/ V distributed tames harsh feedback, loudspeaker system lines. Sound Technology allowing for trouble-free + () operation at higher sound www.soundtech.co.uk pressure levels, and the Harman Pro Group patented Subharmonic + Sy n t h e s i s e r e x t e n d s www.harmanpro.com BSS Audio has introduced four new members to its Soundweb London family of digital signal processors. The new BLU-800, BLU320, BLU-160, and BLU-120 units all feature a low-latency, fault-tolerant digital audio bus of 256 channels, which uses standard CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable, enabling distances of up to 100m between devices (extendable up to 40km using fibre media converters). w www.soundtech.co.uk w www.bssaudio.com Italian loudspeaker designer/ manufacturer FaitalPRO has introduced the 10HP1020 MidWoofer, featuring two identical spiders mounted in a mirror-like arrangement, one facing the other to decrease asymmetries and yield, together with a slightly raised membrane to increase acoustic performance in the medium-high range, combined to produce a 96dB sensitivity with 1400W power handling (maximum). w www.faitalpro.com Allen & Heath has launched iLive Configuration Utility, a Flash-based web application enabling users to build their own iLive system, selecting iLive control surfaces, MC2 Expands T Series Amps And Adds To Ti Series Devon-based British ultra high-fidelity pro audio amplifier manufacturer MC has introduced the latest addition to its T Series of fixed installation-orientated amplifiers in the U form of the two-channel ( W per channel, Ω @ kHz) T. Weighing in at . kg, the Tis fitted with either a / V or / / V tapped transformer – according to customer requirements, and delivers a Hz to kHz frequency response. MC has also launched the Ti Series of network audio components for use in Cobranet and/or Ethersound systems, offering a complete solution to audio integrators wishing to combine remote monitoring, configuration, and control with the renowned audio quality and reliability of MC amplification with XTA digital expertise. “Taking the existing T Series amplifiers as the start point, we have incorporated remote monitoring of output voltage, current, power, protection status, and temperature via RS ,” stated XTA/ MC Sales & Marketing Director Bill Woods. “We have also added the remote control of bridged/dual mono/ stereo modes, level, mute, and standby function. Analogue inputs are via XLR and Phoenix Eurostyle connectors, as are RS comms for control and monitoring. Speaker outputs remain on NL C Speakon connectors.” MC Audio + () www.mc -audio.co.uk Group One + www.g limited.com iDR10 MixRacks, and any extra modules or accessories by ‘dragging and dropping’ them to corresponding slots on the back of an iLive surface and MixRack with item codes automatically being generated in readiness for forwarding to local sales representatives. w www.allen-heath.com 70 AUDIO MEDIA SEPTEMBER 2008 http://www.audiomedia.com http://www.vmb.es http://www.soundtech.co.uk http://www.bssaudio.com http://www.soundtech.co.uk http://www.harmanpro.com http://www.faitalpro.com http://www.mctwo.oldstyle-audio.co.uk http://www.gone.oldstylelimited.com http://www.allen-heath.com
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