Video of the Week: Preview: January 2016 Issue of FRONT of HOUSE
Gene Joly Named VP of QSC’s Professional Division
COSTA MESA, CA — QSC, LLC named Gene Joly, an audio industry veteran, vice president of its QSC Professional Division. Joly comes to QSC from Guitar Center, where he has served for 12 years in a variety of senior level positions. In all, Joly has close to 40 years experience in the pro audio and MI industries.
Read More »BTX Announced as Exclusive Neutrik XIRIUM PRO Distributor
CHARLOTTE, NC — Neutrik USA announced an exclusive arrangement with Hawthorne, NY-based BTX as its distribution partner for Neutrik’s new XIRIUM PRO product line. XIRIUM PRO promises studio quality, full bandwidth, zero-compression wireless audio (analog, digital or networked) over long distances with extremely low latency.
Read More »Ane Brun Completes Tour With dLive
SWEDEN – Swedish PA company, Parashoot, has completed a European tour with Norwegian singer songwriter, Ane Brun, using Allen & Heath’s new dLive system to manage FOH and Monitors.Parashoot’s recently purchased dLive system, comprising the flagship S7000 Control Surface and DM64 MixRack, was immediately deployed on the tour, mixing both FOH and monitors on the same console.
Read More »Feedback Show Systems Becomes SSL Live Partner
“We produce encompassing, visceral experiences for our audiences, and the L500 is the perfect instrument for that.” Respected German live production and rental company, Feedback Show Systems has added a Solid State Logic L500 Plus live console to its audio inventory.
Read More »Sensaphonics debuts universal-fit Active Ambient earphones
New 3D-U brings patented Active Ambient technology to a wider audience. Sensaphonics, the technology leader in personal monitoring and hearing wellness, is expanding its 3D AARO line with the introduction of the 3D-U ambient earphones, at NAMM 2016 in Anaheim. The new model offers the full functionality of the 3D AARO system in a universal-fit design, bringing Sensaphonics’ patented Active Ambient technology to a wider audience at a more affordable price.
Read More »K-array Continues to Add New Distributors to Sales Channels
MIDDLE EAST/MALYSIA- Procom Middle East has been named K-array’s exclusive distributor for United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt and Lebanon in the Middle East region.
Read More »Roland Shipping V-1HD High-Def Video Switcher
The V-1HD is an easy-to-use, compact and portable switcher that accommodates up to four HDMI audio/video sources with resolutions up to 1080p and features a… Read More »Roland Shipping V-1HD High-Def Video Switcher
Read More »Proel EASE Focus GLL 3.0
Proel has announced a new release of the GLL data file for the EASE Focus 2 acoustic simulation software for use with its Axiom professional line array loudspeakers and subwoofers. This latest release includes data for the SW36FX double 18-inch flyable subwoofer, with configuration presets for AX2010 line arrays plus SW36FX subwoofers. It also includes general performance improvements for the compact AX2065 line array and SW215 subwoofer.
Read More »PreSonus ULT Series Speakers
Designed by WorxAudio for portable use or installs, the ULT series includes the ULT12 and ULT15 full-range systems and the ULT18 subwoofer. The full-range ULT12 and ULT15 feature PreSonus’ proprietary, rotatable Pivot X110 horn and a proprietary 12/15-inch, woofer. Both speakers are biamped by a 1,300W (peak) Class-D amplifier and have mic and line inputs. Dispersion is 100 x 50-degrees (HxV), making the ULT15 an ideal center-channel LCR speaker or an under-balcony fill. The 18-inch ULT 18 sub has 2,000 watts on onboard powering. Street prices are: ULT12 $999, ULT15 $1,099 and ULT18 $1,299.
Read More »Mojave Audio MA-50 Condenser Microphone
The MA-50 large-diaphragm condenser mic is designed to outperform well-known transformerless models costing much more. Featuring the same cardioid capsule the MA-200 and MA-201fet models, the MA-50 handles the fastest transients with ease — all the way up to 140dB. The MA-50’s low self-noise, great transient response, and high SPL handling capability make it an ideal choice in a variety of live sound and studio applications, such as amp miking, horns, drum overheads, etc. MSRP is $495, with shock mount.
Read More »Mackie Master Fader v4.0
This v4.0 control app for the DL32R, DL1608 and DL806 digital mixers now offers an oscillator and an RTA on each output, readable beneath any output’s PEQ or GEQ. Master Fader v4.0 provides iPad, iPhone and iPod touch support within a single app, without a separate My Fader app for personal monitor mixing. V4.0 Users can install and access recordings direct from Master Fader with direct playback, to audition recordings or use them immediately for intermission music, room tuning and more. A new scalable UI employs iOS 9’s new Split View — perfect for viewing a set list while controlling a mix, without having to switch apps.
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