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Proel was showing various new products, including its Next 8 and 15 speaker cabinets, the Axiom line array and the Edge series subs and stage monitors. New distributed products included the Alto AMX series mixers, powered PSH loudspeakers and digital loudspeaker management system, plus B&C loudspeakers and a wide range of JTS wired and wireless microphones.

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PLASA witnessed the first sight of the latest Canford Audio catalogue, now assuming telephone book proportions. The main new products on show were the Omnimount & Fastback, sturdy and adaptable mounting systems for a range of audio and video products, as well as the company's very handy new robust and flexible Cat 5 cable.

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Rationalizing its range of speakers, Logic System now offers the B.5 and B1, install subs with a 12" and 15", 400W and 500W respectively, both with a frequency range between 40-150Hz, designed to complement the LS range. The existing range already offered a twin 12" and 15" which remain, but all other subs have now been discontinued, greatly simplifying end-user purchase decisions, and equipment utilization. Logic's Ethos line array is based on 120° by 10° dispersion and is lightweight (27kg per cabinet). The system requires just three boxes minimum to achieve linear characteristics, while the flyware allows up to 18 boxes in line. Sub cabinets are designed to be flown at the top of an array, or ground-stacked.

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USA - Allen & Heath will be introducing a new product inspired by the award winning Xone range of DJ mixers at the 117th AES Convention (Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, 28 - 31 October 2004). A big hit when it was launched at the recent PLASA show in the UK, the new Xone VF-1 is a single rack space, universal analogue stereo filter intended for live and studio use that can interface with any mixer to create and manipulate sophisticated audio filtering.

Allen & Heath's third generation of MixWizard desk/rack mount consoles, introduced earlier this year, will also be seen at a U.S. AES Convention for the first time. The new WZ³12:2, WZ³14:4:2, and WZ³16:2 mixers utilize the latest technology to add new and improved features to the well established functionality and build quality of the MixWizard range.

Allen & Heath will be exhibiting on booth 919 at the 117th AES C

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Turntable wizards and style-conscious DJs will love the new Technics SLD21200 turntable, a feature-packed attractive machine, with sample button, Q-Pad position buttons, rotating platter and many more. Effectively it's creating a turntable with a CD player, using the same platters as the industry standard Technics 1200.

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UK / USA - West London Electric of Acton London - one of the UK's oldest commercial audio distribution companies - is to distribute the complete range of Audio Spotlight speakers, manufactured in the USA by Holosonic Research Labs Inc. Audio Spotlight Speakers utilize ultrasound to produce a highly directional loudspeaker: only those within the 'beam' of sound will hear the program source - those outside hear nothing. It is because of the high directivity of these speakers that they are especially suitable for use in libraries and other environments where the intrusion of sound in quiet places has prevented concepts such as 'talking book' areas or point-of-sale displays taking root. Now, with the ability to deploy discreet, focussed, audio systems, a whole new world of possibilities has been opened up, say WLE.

WLE's Marc Ryan says: "We are very excited about the uses of u

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Launching its new RS range of installation speakers was Sound Directions. The RS is a flat box prototype with highly directional sound, currently installed at the Tate Modern for mixed media installation artist Bruce Nauman's fifth Unilever Series of commissions.

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A new card from Auvitran designed to plug directly into the back of Yamaha digital consoles, giving full access to the Digigram-developed EtherSound network, was on display at the Marquee Audio stand. 16 channels per card (the network will support up to 64 channels bi-directionally) can be assigned within the software. Extremely fast - Marquee say under a millisecond - this makes feeding to/from multiple sources and destinations feasible in live applications. To demonstrate this low latency and high quality audio performance, Marquee provided multi-channel audio to five other stands around EC1 - Yamaha and InnovaSon on the Top Deck and Fuzion, Sennheiser and Stardraw downstairs - via Cat 5 cable. Marquee also had a prototype product from Garwood that finally solves the after-dinner speaker problem - a radio networked self-powered (rechargeable battery) speaker with a 360° throw. The siz

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An abundance of new products on the Harman Group stand: from BSS comes Soundweb London, a CobraNet DSP matrix operating at 48 or 96kHz, with latency down to 1.333 millisecs. Configurable in/out channels, improved DSP efficiency (up to twice the ability of the old green Soundweb, thanks to improved algorithms) and plug-and-play TCP, DHCP and Auto IP. The software also allows integration with Crown PIP modules so you can address, monitor and control individual Crown amplifiers.

AKG presented the WMS 400 - a new wireless mic unit in a 1U package. It's fully compatible with the 4000 series but comes at a lower price point; features include the smallest belt pack in its class, and eight-hour operation from two AA batteries (re-charger unit available). No programming is done on the belt pack, just the rack unit; the only real compromise is the fixed mic heads (no interchangeable capsules) so

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The new Nion (Network Input Output Node), part of the MediaMatrix tool kit, is Peavey's latest advance on the existing system. Effectively, Nion allows centralized or distributed processing. Available in two variants - n6 with six DSP engines and n3 with three - both are enclosed in 2U rack packs. The PVDJ DAI is the inevitable latest approach to the DJ programme source music interface, a hardware/software package that allows intuitive access to digital audio files, in arguably an even better form than the traditional disk spinning method. The DAI (Digital Audio Interface) allows real-time re-mixing from MP3, cda and wav files.

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UK - After an 18-month break The Hives made their UK debut performance at the Carling Reading and Leeds festivals and have continued to travel the UK, putting on their notoriously dramatic live shows in promotion of their new album 'Tyrannosaurus Hives'. SSE Hire supplied the audio for the tour installing a Nexo Geo Tangent array system for the Brixton Academy show. After using the Nexo Geo T at the Carling summer festivals Dave Lamb (FOH) specified the system for the Brixton show. The system included 28 Geo T 4805 cabinets, 6 Geo T 2815 cabinets and 16 CD18 sub-bass cabinets driven by Camco amplification. Dave Lamb mixed on a Midas XL4 with a range of Yamaha and Lexicon effects and Mark Nicholls (monitors) used a Midas XL3 with Klark Teknik EQ and SSE MB4 stage monitors.

Fredrik Holmstedt, who handed over monitors for the UK tour to Mark Nicholls in order tofulfil the role of

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Iceland - The island nation of Iceland enjoyed the show of a lifetime in July when Metallica inaugurated the new Egilshöllin indoor soccer stadium in ReykjavÌk. For the premier music show at the venue, local production company Exton-Kastljos ehf, in conjunction with UK rental company Sound Hire, provided a large Meyer Sound rig with 32 MILO high-power curvilinear array loudspeakers at its core.

In addition to the large MILO complement, Exton and Sound Hire between them also supplied 24 M3D-Sub directional subwoofers, 12 650-P high-power subwoofers, 12 MSL-4 horn-loaded long-throw loudspeakers (including eight for flown side fills), and eight UPA-1C compact wide coverage loudspeakers for front fill (the only conventionally-powered cabinets in the system), mounted below the stage lip. Four DS-4P horn-loaded mid-bass loudspeakers provided additional suspended side fill. Everythi

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A stage monitor that is also suitable for distributed installs; the 115XT HiQ is the latest offering from L-Acoustics. A bi-amped two-way, with 15" and 1.4" drivers, the cabinet is capable of delivering 1800W peak on the low end and 500W peak for the HF. Dispersion is axi-symmetrical 50° (+/- 10°). Launched in June, these monitors are currently in use on the Phil Collins tour. Soundvision is a new 3D modelling product designed for use with all L'Acoustics products. As the name suggests, the software provides 3D modelling facilities for sound designers to assess product behaviour and coverage in known physical environments.

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UK tsg, the national media programming and system design company recently announced the appointment of David Ridout as technical manager. Ridout previously worked for Middlesex Sound & Light and Tape Techniques; two well regarded installation companies, therefore Paul Kemp, tsg's operations manager had already witnessed first-hand Ridout's specifying, project management and installation skills, and moved quickly to secure his employment at tsg.

Ridout is equally thrilled to join tsg, and commented: "for a long time I have respected the entertainment environments that tsg provide for its many customers, and when I heard that there was an opening at tsg, I made sure that Paul Kemp knew I was interested". The move coincided with tsg securing the media supply and installation contract across 500 stores of the female fashion giant New Look, an account that was previously

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The new G2 Evolution wireless mic system from Sennheiser offers eight hours of life from a pair of AA rechargeable batteries, pilot tone squelch, the usual 'available channel' scanning, and a nice strong visual fault indicator. Two new headworn mics, HSP2 and HSP4 are both lightweight: 2 is omni-directional, 4 cardioid. The e935 and e945 vocal mics, super and hyper cardioid join the e900 series of mics respectively. Typical features are high gain before feedback and presence boost: the e902 is designed specifically for low end, bass guitar and kick drum applications, while the e904 is intended as a dedicated snare drum mic with very short body and a fast transient response.

D.A.S. Audio, represented in the UK by Sennheiser, presented the Aero 48, the big brother of the Aero 28 line array. Main cabinet features a typical twin 15", four 8" mids and two 1" compression drive

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After the launch of the MiniPro flat panel loudspeaker at last year's PLASA, this year Fane Acoustics introduced it's 'little brother', MicroPro. The new version is A4-size, with a maximum depth of 40mm. Able to be disguised with paint or artwork, both versions are designed for schools, bars, clubs, hotels and municipal buildings.

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DNH World-Wide is known for its high quality loudspeakers with interchangeable components that are easy to install. A new product for 2004 is its 40W Zone 1 Atex alarm driver. Aimed at the demanding off-shore market, it is extremely loud and certified not to cause a spark.

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Funktion One itself was putting various products through their paces, including the new Resolution 1 loudspeakers. Featuring a new 5" driver and ported 12" bass driver, the enclosure has been designed to hide a wall bracket and is available in silver or the company's regulation violet.

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The comprehensive range of audio assistance equipment offered by Current Thinking included clipboard and portable induction loop amplifiers, a low-spill induction loop kit, the Unity self-contained voice alarm amplifier and controller, plus the VoCall EVCS combined fire telephone and disabled voice communication system.

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Commercial Audio Solutions supplies specifically architecturally pleasing and appropriate products. Products on the stand included the WSP Series of flush music panels from CES Audio, as recently supplied to the Theatre Royal Stratford East on the recommendation of English Heritage.

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Tannoy highlighted its new Arena 5.1 system for residential and 'lifestyle' applications: it features extended wideband frequency response and dual concentric drivers. Minimum components in the signal path ensure transparency and aural separation. A 300W amplifier powers the subwoofer, the cabinets are stylish and curvaceous with stands that swivel round to become wall brackets. Arena is currently available in black, white, silver and bronze.

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Dare Professional Audio, always hot on the aesthetic front, is getting into architectural audio products with its new 'Wafer' enclosures. The back box is installed at first-fix stage and the front grille cloth - available in a variety of finishes, colours and printed patterns - is attached at second fix stage. The box is available in 2, 3 or 4-ways versions. The 2-way, an A3-sized 40mm deep panel is being sold via the Marcus Art Galleries in Birmingham.

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Going up in the world was Penton UK, which took a stand on the top deck - a change from its usual downstairs position. This year's focus was on overseas clients, but there were three new speaker products, including a circular version of the vandal-proof Sentry, the PW6/T inexpensive rectangular enclosure and the PMC4/T weatherproof model.

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The new Amico range of portable PAs was a feature of the FBT Elettronica stand. Available in four different versions, all are designed as pre-wired 'plug and play' systems with the top model featuring 600W+2x150W amplification, 15-channel mixer with phantom power, two mid/high cabinets and a 15" bass driver. Designed by Renkus-Heinz, the new Qube line array is built by FBT in Italy and designed for either flying or ground stacking.
  1. Digigram
  2. Computer DJ
  3. Sound Technology
  4. XTA Electronics
  5. New plug-on transmitter from Sennheiser
  6. Proel Axiom debuts with Elton John
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