ProAudio Review - May 2008 - (Page 26) The latest news and products NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS CONTRACTING NEW PRODUCTS SHURE UR1M Micro-Bodypack Shure has debuted its UR1M Micro-Bodypack. Offering wireless audio in a compact package that is about half the size of most standard bodypacks and weighing three ounces with two AAA batteries, the UR1M is designed to be concealed and worn by actors, performers, musicians and public speakers. Operating with the Shure UHF-R wireless microphone system using the latest version of the Shure Wireless Workbench software, the subminiature device uses the patented Shure Audio Reference Companding technology to deliver audio and a 60-75 MHz tuning range (region dependent). Tunable in 25 kHz increments and providing up to 3,000 selectable frequencies, the UR1M additionally offers selectable 10mW or 50mW RF power, up to nine hours of battery life, audio level metering and a backlit LCD display. PRICE: $3,198 CONTACT : Shure | ☎ 847-600-2000 ➲ www.shure.com MediaMatrix by Peavey has released version 1.4.2 of its NWare software, as well as memory upgrades and new I/O hardware, for the NION®programmable digital audio processing node. NION NWare version 1.4.2 is fully compatible with the Windows Vista OS and adds support for network time protocols that allow NION to sync with network time servers or an Internet-based atomic clock. Symetrix has issued free software upgrades for its Deuce 722 and Zone Mix 760 single-rack space processors. Version 2.1 of the Deuce 722 and version 2.1.1 of the Zone Mix 760 are compatible with Microsoft’s new Vista operating system and add support for EAW’s Smaart software. In addition, the new Deuce 722 software adds a host of functionalities released in previous versions of the Zone Mix 760. The RapcoHorizon Company is introducing the LTI-1 stereo interface, perfect for connecting laptops, MP3 players or any other stereo 3.5mm audio output to a professional audio mixer. The LTI-1 is equipped with built-in ground lift switches and a -20db pad and also features left and right XLR outputs. The LTI-1 is available through The RapcoHorizon Company dealers and is priced at an MSRP of $135. A new revolution in sound technology — 3-D sound — is about to come to live theatre, in a brand new staging of The Who’s “Tommy,” which will play in LA at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood for two weeks, June 1829. Each guest will have headphones to wear, but unlike conventional headphone experience, where the soundscape is a straight line between the wearer’s ears, EXP3D sound gives the listener a fully dimensional room of sound with height, width, and depth. The sound is designed by James Johnson, who created the EXP3D sound delivery system for this production. MEYER Sound UPQ-1P loudspeaker The latest addition to Meyer Sound’s UltraSeries of loudspeaker products, the UPQ-1P demonstrates the same consistent and smooth sonic signature of Meyer Sound products found in an impressive list of theatrical productions as well as live performance venue and nightclub installations. UPQ-1P delivers a robust peak power output of 136 dB SPL with low distortion while offering flexible rigging options, wide vertical coverage and gradual off-axis rolloff to accommodate a range of installation requirements. PRICE : TBA CONTACT : Meyer Sound | ☎ 510-486-1166 ➲ www.meyersound.com CREST AUDIO CC 5200 amplifier Crest has added to its successful CC Series amplifiers with the new flagship CC 5200 offering 5,200 watts into 4 ohms in bridged mono mode. Based on proven Crest Audio Pro 200 Series technology and utilizing a linear power supply, the CC 5200 delivers 5,200 watts of clean power for main systems, monitors and subwoofers. Features include Crest Audio-designed toroidal transformers for consistent, robust output, tunnel-cooled heat sinks, variable-speed DC fans and extensive protection circuitry, plus a switched-rail class H output stage and triple-compound design to provide low distortion and excellent thermal stability. PRICE : TBA CONTACT: Crest Audio | ☎ 866-812-7378 ➲ www.crestaudio.com AURALEX Large Room Analysis Form With the success of its FREE Personalized Room Analysis Form, providing one-on-one expert acoustical advice, Auralex Acoustics is taking its solution one step further by now offering a FREE Large Room Analysis Form. As the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, Auralex can now offer the same free acoustical analysis, which includes product recommendations and placement, to customers facing the challenges of larger spaces, such as houses-ofworship, theaters, and gymnasiums. Customers can download both the original Personalized Room Analysis and new FREE Large Room Analysis forms as PDFs from Auralex’s home page, or can call Auralex directly to have a copy of either form faxed. Once the form is downloaded, customers must print it out and fill out all sections. The more information included, the more accurate the recommendations from Auralex’s expert engineers. Info required includes room type, use and dimensions, to name a few. Price: Free! Contact: Auralex | 800-95WEDGE | www.auralex.com 26 | ProAudio Review | May 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.shure.com http://www.meyersound.com http://www.crestaudio.com http://www.auralex.com http://www.proaudioreview.com
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