The SM-80 is designed to provide loud, highly articulate sound in a lightweight, pole-mountable package that’s just 65 pounds. It offers 80×80-degree coverage from 110Hz to 20kHz, handles 400 Watts continuous (1,600W peaks) and can be paired with Danley TH-series subs for full-range performance. The 12-inch coaxial speaker is housed in a Baltic birch cabinet that’s 25.5 by 24 by12.75-inches (HxWxD). MSRP is $2,999.
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The Konfigurator2 software package provides a manufacturer-independent loudspeaker library for configurating and monitoring Hoellstern amplifiers over an RS-485 network. Operating on PC and Mac platforms, the simple drag/drop software lets users create networks, incorporate Hoellstern amps and access DSP elements like filters, delays and limiters. The PC version ships this month, with Mac software slated for November release.
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The culmination of years of work pursuing the perfect linear power amplifier, the S Series uses MC2 Audio’s complementary AB bipolar output stages, combined with a unique current-driven floating drive stage. Sophisticated “side-chain” limiters prevent speaker damage and distortion and stay out-of-circuit until the onset of clipping. The S Series has two models: the S800 and S1400. Both feature shielded toroidal power supplies and intelligently controlled, low-noise fans.
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Movek has upgraded its myMix Control plug, which adds network control of the myMix personal monitoring and multi-track recording system. Using an improved browser-based GUI (accessible via Wi-Fi to Mac/PC laptop, iPad, etc), the Control option streamlines the configuration and support for larger systems used in concert sound and large commercial sound applications. Operations include editing and archiving of set-ups, while offering engineers more control over performer or installation settings and simplifying global profile and scene changes.
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Based on years of experience as a pro audio vendor for major tours and from a sound technician/engineer perspective, Sound Tools™ is a collection of cool, useful products for the audio pro. The line includes “Sniffer” testers for XLR, 1/4-inch and Speakon cables, with separate ends that can be used on either end of long lines or snakes; the Mic Swapper/Mic Switcher for quickly switching/auditioning between several XLR mics or line sources; a machined high-quality NL-8 connector; and an adapter for connecting Audix mic capsules to Shure handheld wireless transmitter bodies.
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Telefunken Elektroakustik is now making the M80 dynamic handheld mic available in a variety of solid colors from its custom shop. The M80 sidesteps the midrange-laden character of many dynamic stage mics, delivering a condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design that’s suitable for voice, instruments or drums — with minimal proximity effect.
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The is-26 is a compact enclosure with two 6.5-inch transducers mated to a precision crossover and housed in a robust, high-density wood enclosure with integrated hanging points. Specs include 95 dB sensitivity, 118 dB max SPL, 220-watt continuous power handling and useable response down to 48 Hz. The is-26a adds an onboard, 220-watt amplifier with a variable, low-pass (80 Hz to 200 Hz) attenuator, articulated gain control and an XLR loop-through output for easy integration with MF/HF boxes.
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Schertler has teamed its popular STAT series of contact microphones for violin, viola, cello and double bass with its Yellow Single and Yellow Blender portable preamps. STAT-PRO packs combine STAT pickups with the new Yellow Single preamp, while the STAT-ROAD packs combine the flagship Yellow Blender preamp with each pickup. The bridge-mounted STAT pickups are designed to reproduce the warm sound of the instrument’s strings with no harshness or distortion, and to be easy to install with no damage to the instrument.
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Turkish integration company Asimetrik installed RCF’s TT+ Touring and Theatre series speakers within the 60,000-square-meter, 10,000-capacity Astana Hz. Sultan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in central Asia. The 90-foot diameter, 140-foot tall main hall has one main and eight smaller cupolas.
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RENO, NV — Scott Schmidt of JC Productions chose a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 digital console at FOH for The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, based here. The gear is a good fit with the needs of the church, which offers musical accompaniment to its worship services that ranges from traditional organ and choir to a full-on rock band.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Shannon Austin, FOH engineer for The Jacksons Unity Tour, featuring Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson, is using a Soundcraft Vi6 digital live sound console, chosen for its sound quality, configurability and a “really good internal word clock.”
Read More »LONDON — Shure’s new Axient wireless microphones were widely used by a galaxy of headline stars at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies during London’s sporting summer. Working together with the UK-based company Delta Sound, Antipodean audio systems supply specialists Norwest favored Shure from early on in the systems design process for the event. The games this summer marked Axient’s debut at an Olympic Ceremony.
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