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>There were new and updated products in abundance on the Lamba stand. The company was showing products from its exclusive KAM entry-level mixer range, in addition to products from Cerwin Vega (see earlier copy), Nady, Road Ready and Stanton. The new Stanton ST-150 turntable was attracting particular interest after its star turn in winning the DJ-Turntable of the Year award at the DJ Magazine T-Scan Awards.

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>Amplifier manufacturer MC2 Audio showed its new E Series (switchmode) range of amplifiers. These lightweight amplifiers have been designed for the touring market and will initially be available at 750W/channel into four ohms and 1250W/channel into four ohms, both in 2U chassis. The series will be expanded with a bigger amplifier (2000+W/channel into four ohms), also in a 2U chassis, later this year.

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>Well known as a producer of domestic hi-fi, Mission showed two new pro products; the FS Business Music System is literally an 'out of the box' (or rather briefcase) PA for business presentations and small (<40 persons) meetings. An amp, with mic and line input, tone and volume control, feeds to an NXT panel radiating sound front and rear. Small and very portable, the system can be scaled up with more panels. In the realms of concept speaker, Mission also presented the ViSound, an extension of a Swiss developed LD TV screen mounted into a bathroom mirror; Mission has added a discrete flat panel speaker fronted by a polycarbonate mirror along the top edge. IP rated (though not enumerated at the time) this device will doubtless appear in the bathrooms of many a posh hotel in the future.

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>A most unusual amplifier from Danish manufacturer MTI, the MPA82000 is a standard 19" rack-mount, eight channel, 1000W into 2 ohms (or other variants W-vs-ohms) that is just 550mm deep. Offering full DSP plus an 8-way matrix, it's possible to link up to 16 amps via RS485 and control laptop, with 16 resident programmable presets onboard. At 27.5kg, this is a highly flexible amp for complex installations.

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>With improvements and additions coming on a monthly basis to users of Stardraw, to list them all would be problematic. The new online symbol libraries feature allows users to build their own 'favourites' library, making the enormous and growing range of adopted symbols far more manageable, whilst retaining easy access to updates. Another new addition gaining much attention at the show was automatic cable labelling. It sounds simple, but think about all the spadework it saves with complex wiring layouts. Also, Shure and Middle Atlantic Products now endorse Stardraw Weblink, the program that allows manufacturers to embed custom data within the symbols that represent their products in Stardraw design and document applications.

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>As well as launching the company's brand new website, the Shure Distribution UK stand featured another wide array of new products, including the ConferenceOne discussion system for the corporate and rental market. From QSC Audio, the ISIS WideLine line-array was being demonstrated, with the AcousticDesign AD-C52 and AD-C52S ceiling loudspeakers on show. The Presonus Eureka mic preamp made its European debut, featuring compressor, parametric EQ and switchable staging. Also in signal processing, three new ranges of Phonic audio equipment took a bow: the A (analogue), T (tube) and i (digital) series, including pre-amp, EQ and effects units. Phonic's new P series monitors are available in four different versions, each either active or passive. Finally, three Aviom digital audio snake products made their European debuts - input/output modules and a system bridge.

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>A company new to the PLASA Show, but with origins deep in the roots of pro audio, KV2 Audio showed two new PA systems - the ES and the EX ranges. The EX10 is a two-way active speaker comprising a 1.75" compression driver onto an 80° x 100° horn with a 10" for bass. Capable of working full range down to 65Hz, the EX10 can be augmented with the EX2.2, a self-powered 2 x 12" sub that can also drive a pair of EX10s.

KV2's ES system comprises the ES 1.0 a three-way high pack loaded with 1.75" with a tighter 90° by 40° horn, a 6" horn-loaded mid-driver with identical pattern, and 12" mid/bass driver. Three subs are available - ES1.5, ES1.8 and the ES2.5 being loaded single 15", single 18" and twin 15" respectively, and designed for different application demands. KV2 also designs and builds all its own amps and processing, the EPAK 2500 provid

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USA - Loud Technologies Inc (formerly Mackie Designs Inc) has announced plans to position RCF as the worldwide commercial sound brand within the Loud Technologies family. With this announcement, the company will begin transitioning current Mackie Industrial branded products to the RCF brand, beginning with the DX8/DX810 digital mixer and the SP400C ceiling monitor.

The company announced at the PLASA Show on Monday its plan to change its name from Mackie Design to Loud Technologies in order to eliminate the confusion between 'Mackie' the company, and 'Mackie' the brand - as well as clarify the positioning for each individual brand under the now Loud Technologies umbrella.

"We have a fantastic network of dealers, distributors, system designers and contractors in place that have been very supportive of the Mackie Industrial brand and we are fully committed to this team,"

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>Addressing the mid/low-end speaker market, Acustica Beyma introduced a whole new range of 10"-18" drivers, the main improvements being more power handling from use of flat-wire voice coils and stronger basket design. Beyma also presented four new compression drivers in 2" and 1.5" versions, utilizing titanium domes and neodymium magnets.

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>From the Sennheiser stand came two new audio systems from D.A.S. Audio. Inevitably, the CA28 and CA215 combo is a line array. Highly compact, the system is based on DAS's own 2 x 8" drivers with a DAS1.5" compression driver on a 6° by 90° SERPIS plane wave generator for the highs. The accompanying2 x 15" Sub integrates onto the D.A.S. flying hardware. Delivery from a four-box coupled system, 80Hz-20kHz is claimed at 143dB peak SPL, while the sub delivers 147dB down to 37Hz. The new D.A.S. Dynamic Series is a three-way system comprising DS-115/Sub-18F passive, or add an 'A' suffix for the active models. Stand-alone or pole mounted, these are light, easy to use and would suit small installs or touring applications.

Also on the same stand was a new digital EQ unit from Rane, the DEQ60 and 60L ('L' denoting long-scale faders). Designed for live tours, this regular looking

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>Audio-Technica was giving a European launch to the AEW4000 and 5000 Artist Elite wireless microphone systems and T1000 body pack transmitter; AE5400 and 3300 condenser mics; AE4100 and 6100 dynamic mics and a prototype DA860 wireless distribution amplifier. Also new was a number of microphones in the Engineered Sound series.

A-T was also showing the latest from Sabine, which it distributes in the UK. Centre stage was Sabine's SWM7000 Series 2.4GHz true mobility wireless microphone systems, incorporating the patent-pending 'Smart Spectrum' technology which allows up to 70 simultaneous wireless systems to operate with maximum fidelity. The receivers have built-in Targeted Input Processing, including the FBX feedback exterminator, a compressor/limiter, an adaptive de-esser and parametric filters. New on-board DSP allows the selection of a number of dynamic or condenser mic elements. Up

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>Prototypes of Chameleon Audio's Atlas digital amplifiers heralded a potential series of 14 models! Ranging from a 700W mono unit for bass drivers to a five-channel 2 x 700 and 3 x 350W model for 5.1 surround sound, it's not certain whether all 14 will make it into production. However, the potential for Atlas seems very big, with a 1U stereo version for the MI market also being considered.

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>Digigram's EtherSound ES8 in/out modules were nominated for a PLASA award this year. As the names suggest, each module allows up to eight analogue inputs into an Ethernet sound network and eight out for playback. The unit offers transmission of 24bit at 48kHz resolution with a claimed latency of just 1-2msecs. Both modules manage GPIOs and use RS232 for bi-directional control and thus simplify the installation of complex systems as the need to run back to a central hub is removed. Also from Digigram, the Audio Manager a very user-friendly control interface, not just for Digigram systems, but also other network set-ups such as Cobranet.

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>L-Acoustics showed the latest enhancement to its well-known V-Dosc line array system - the V7 Preset Library, offering a smoother mid/high response and revised processing for the LF section, including optimized low end shelving EQ - resulting in a claimed 2dB increase in overall efficiency and output. The company also points to the greater flexibility offered by the V7 Preset Library, now with increased subwoofer combinations for a wide variety of applictions. Finally, L-Acoustics has introduced new panel, cabling and adapter packages for small to large format FOH applications for its ARCS, dV-Dosc and XT lines, maintaining compatibility with V-Dosc.

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>Rubber Box had a very busy and productive show this year, which they say was greatly assisted by the new floor plan making it easier for visitors to find them! New products included the Type 420 Box, designed as a baby brother to the Type 550 Box which was launched at last year's show. The 420 fills a size gap in the company's products and would usually be fitted with 63A to 400A incomers and any type or size of sockets. Endless configurations are possible. Rubber Box's Paul bates told L&SI: "We believe the increase in orders during September and continuing into October was a direct result of exhibiting at PLASA and we look forward to next year's show when we hope to be launching two more new products. Watch this space!"

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USA - Apogee Sound International has added five new models to its Apogee Fixed Installation (AFI) Series of processor-optional loudspeakers for the contractor market. Like the original five models, the new models - the AFI-1, AFI-2, AFI-110, AFI-115 and AFI-205 - are cost-effective, high-performance loudspeakers.

"The AFI-205 is designed for applications that do not allow for placement of separate subwoofers," explained Apogee director of engineering Barry Grzebik. Because the AFI-205 doesn't require a separate subwoofer, it's an ideal single product solution for restaurants, bars, retail spaces or any application where space is restricted. A powerful 10" internal woofer enables the AFI-205 to provide full, rich low frequency response - down to 44Hz. A control on the rear of the unit adjusts the overall level of the low frequencies for optimum balance in free-fie

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>The launch of the Heritage 4000 monitor console from Midas underlines this company's continuing commitment to live touring consoles. With all the existing features of the Heritage 3000 (one of the most ubiquitous monitor consoles in the industry), the H4000 adds 40 aux sends, ably addressing the increasing demands from performers using in-ear monitoring systems. Midas has added eight stereo mixes to the original 24; the first 24 can be configured as pairs of audio sub-groups, as stereo mixes for IE systems, or as two mono sends: the extra eight pairs are dedicated stereo mixes.

From the joint Midas//Klark Teknik stable comes Elgar, an integrated software suite - essentially a 'shell' into which one or more plug-ins will fit to allow control of any Klark Teknik or Midas devices. Elgar enables remote control via PC simultaneously, from a single application. The first module to run under

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>Aimed at the installation market, Cloud Electronics' CX462 audio system controller was launched, featuring six-input stereo and four-input microphone sections. A tamper-proof cover prevents unauthorized interference with the unit's settings, while a range of optional accessories is available.

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>With the company's range of UK-built chain hoist controllers continuing to enjoy success and TiMax also enjoying a high profile (currently on the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Out Board's Robin Whittaker confirmed a healthy amount of international interest at the show. "It's been much better than the last two shows," he commented, citing (along with several other exhibitors) that the new layout seemed to be having a positive effect. Whittaker also confirmed that several prestigious projects will be featuring TiMax over the coming months - watch this space.

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>A new filter for the highly successful Omnidrive speaker system processing unit was introduced by BSS Audio. The Thiele filter, identified by the 366T suffix, eliminates the phase anomalies experienced by those using FIR, making for a louder and clearer system sound. On the same stand, Soundcraft had no new product for the show, but reported excellent sales of the MH3 since its launch earlier this year.

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>The W8LM is a mini line array with its own dedicated sub from Martin Audio. The WLX is a single 18" hybrid folded horn/reflex cabinet capable of reaching down to 35Hz (up to 150Hz). The main mid/high box contains dual 8" and dual 1" tightly fit to a cabinet just 243mm high. A fully designed flying system accommodates both cabinets, the mids giving a claimed consistent 100° horizontal which, if it's anything like its forebear the W8L, will prove to be the case. An early vote of confidence was revealed by the announcement that the Synco Network has already made a significant commitment to the W8LM system.

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>The refurbishment of J Type modules to 2003 standards might not sound revolutionary, but when you acknowledge that this Cadac console is the de facto standard for many theatres, and the J-type is over 10 years old, then such updates are of great benefit. A derivative of the J, the S-type is a smaller, less well-featured module designed to address the needs of the smaller theatres, but with the same multi-frame design (for growth and/or custom sizing) and audio quality.

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>The unofficial L&SI staff award for 'Most Entertaining Press Pack' went to Logic System Pro Audio, who managed to combine all the necessary info on the company's new second-generation CM series wedge monitors without any of the over-the-top superlatives and PR bluster that press packs are inevitably weighed down with. The new monitors took pride of place on the company's stand, backed up by the range of CS, IS and LS enclosures.

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UK - Chameleon Audio has Introduced a new range of professional digital amplifiers, with 'A' input and class 'T' output stages. The Atlas range is designed to offer clarity and power and also complement the highly respected Chameleon analogue range.

The AT-700 is two 350W per channel at 4 ohms and two 700W per channel at 2 ohms. The AT-1400 is two 700W per channel at 4 ohms and the AT-4/350 is four 350W per channel and four 700W at 2 ohms

Crosstalk is better than 80dB and signal to noise ratio is better than 100dB. The amplifiers require no fan for cooling and are light weight packaged taking up only 2U of a 19" rack

The Atlas range of amplifier products has been designed to be modular allowing for multiple amplifier versions or individual modules for OEM and loudspeaker retrofits. Factory upgrade retrofitting of modules to existing amplifiers is also a feature.

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  1. Alcons Audio
  2. Rolec
  3. Delta Loudspeakers
  4. Brähler ICS
  5. Turbosound
  6. Garwood
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