At NAMM: Lectrosonics Quadra Digital Wireless Monitor System

ANAHEIM, CA – Among the new products introduced at Winter NAMM from Jan. 13-16, 2011, Lectrosonics introduced the Quadra digital wireless monitor (IEM) system. Consisting of the M4R belt-pack diversity receiver and the M4T half-rack transmitter, the new Quadra system features digital RF modulation, two or four channels of 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio, analog or digital inputs, and a new mixing interface.

ANAHEIM, CA – Shure previewed its new Axient wireless microphone system, which is designed to automatically change frequencies, undetected by the user, to avoid interference. The system uses several new technologies that work together to deliver interference-free audio.

ANAHEIM, CA – Crown Audio's "Powered By Crown" iPad/iPhone App, designed to provide users with enhanced control and configuration of its amplifiers, can control and monitor amplifiers by setting the basic control panels on an amplifier or handle a complete setup through Harman HiQnet System Architect.

ANAHEIM, CA – Sennheiser announced the U.S. arrival of distributed brand K-array's latest portable, high performance loudspeaker: the KR400S. Aimed at the live sound and installation markets, the KR400S is designed as a highly space-efficient powered loudspeaker system.

ANAHEIM, CA – HK Audio's Elements modular sound reinforcement is now available in the U.S. It promises the benefits of modern line array technology with the portability and easy handling of ultra-compact P.A. systems.

ANAHEIM, CA – Waves Audio and Aphex presented the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, a new plug-in based on one of two prototype tube-powered units developed by Aphex during the mid-1970s. The Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter modeled plug-in promises to combine character of the original hardware unit with the advantages of software.

ANAHEIM, CA – Soundcraft says its Vi1 can serve as a compact, affordable extension of the Vi Series including the Vi4 and Vi6, adding that the smaller Vi1 doesn't skimp on the series' Vistonics user interface, Lexicon FX, BSS EQs and sound quality.

EDMOND, OK – For its auditorium renovation, Edmond Memorial High School (EMHS) followed PMK Consultants' recommendation for a combination of Tannoy VQ 100s, VQ 60s, V12s and CVS 6s.

MORRISTOWN, TN – All Pro Sound updated the classroom-style paging system at the recreation facility at Manley Baptist Church, which was not up to the needs for the facility, now used for everything from basketball games and indoor soccer to dinner theater and shows.

LOS ANGELES – Tim L. Nesbitt, known by many through the role he played as director of Southern California operations for West Coast Sound & Light (WCSL), passed away Jan. 6, 2011. He was 55, and leaves behind a wife, Margret.