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new at namm: live Adamson’s M215 Stage Monitor The Adamson M215 monitor’s trapezoid cabinet features symmetrical driver placement with a 50 x 50-degree conical waveguide for directivity control. It is meant for use as a stage monitor, but can also be used as a drum- or stage-fill enclosure, specifically aimed for performers wanting extra-high SPL without losing intelligibility. The M215 exhibits low distortion due to its multilayer Kevlar cone driver. The two, long-excursion, lightweight Neodymium ND-15 drivers supply power handling with a low-frequency response. Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture makes the ND-15 a 15-inch driver with zero axial modes in its entire passband, increasing the linearized mid-band response. The cone design also reportedly enforces durability in wet conditions, making the M215 a solution for outdoor events. In addition, the M215 features an internal crossover. Pric e: TBA C ontac t: Adamson Systems Engineering Harman HiQnet System Architect V1.9 Harman Professional has debuted HiQnet System Architect Version 1.9, which delivers many new features including network troubleshooting tools, file compression and management, and advanced control panel customization. According to a Harman spokesperson, this announcement comes just as the community of registered HiQnet System Architect users exceeds 20,000. Control of the three models of the new Crown I-Tech HD Series will be possible with the device plug-ins included with System Architect 1.9, which support the configuration of the FIR filters and LevelMAX limiters included in the new flagship touring amplifier, the algorithms for both of which were co-developed with BSS Audio. Currently, there are a total of 93 shipping HiQnet devices and a total of 66 System Architect-controlled devices. Pric e: Free C ontac t: Harman HiQnet • hiqnet.harmanpro.com Tapco’s Thump TH-18s Active Subwoofer Tapco has unveiled its Thump TH-18s active subwoofer, which delivers Mackie active technology at a Tapco price. Housed in a ported, bass-reflex enclosure and featuring a 1,000-watt Class-D amplifier design, the TH-18s provides lowend response from 35 Hz-125 Hz. The TH-18s can be used as a complement to the company’s TH-15A loudspeaker. That portable, plug-and-play, active system is targeted for a band, small club or DJ setup. The TH-18s includes stereo I/O and pass through for connectivity as well as stereo high-pass output (120 Hz). The sub also features a polarity switch, rear-clip LED and comes with a standard pole mount for the TH-15A. Pric e: $699 C ontac t: Tapco • www.tapcoworld.com 42 ProAudioReview | January 2009 www.proaudioreview.com http://hiqnet.harmanpro.com http://www.tapcoworld.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - January 2009 Contnets Technically Speaking New At NAMM: Studio Opinion: Studio Sense Feature: PAR Session Trials: Large-Diaphragm Microphones Review and Second Opinion: McDSP TDM Emerald Pack III featuring FutzBox PAR Contributor Of The Month Review: Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Review: LaChapell Model 583s Microphone Preamp & Model 583e Microphone Preamp/EQ Review: RNDigital D4 Plug-In Mini Review: MXL Microphones V88 Large-Diaphragm Microphone Mini Review: Solid State Logic Mynx New at NAMM: Live New Live Products Opinion: Worship Audio PAR Recommends: Portable PA Options for 2009 Mini Review: Fishman SoloAmp Review: AKG D 40 Instrument Microphone Installation Profile: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC Single Slice

ProAudio Review - January 2009

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