Founder, Chairman of Outline Audio Dies

BRESCIA, ITALY — Guido Noselli, founder and chairman of Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline, died Friday, December 1, 2006.

The Cadac S-Digital is conceived to reflect the surface architecture of Cadac's J-Type analog console. In its basic configuration, it offers a minimum specification of 72 input channels, 66 mix busses and 3 stereo listen busses. Key features of the S-Digital include: single or multi-operator control with multiple listen systems provided as standard; extra console surfaces can be used for tech and then relocated/removed; the ability to configure multiple control surfaces within a single mixing system, allowing control over all console parameters from multiple locations (such as Control Room and FOH pit, or FOH and Monitor); a proprietary high-speed communications protocol linking the core elements (Control Surface, Multiple Audio I/O Racks, and Processor Rack); all input and output modules hot swappable; the control surface consisting of three components– Input Frame, Output Frame and a Central Control Module; a single Input frame has the capability to control 144 input channels, and a single Output frame has control over all 72 output and listen busses; additional frames can be utilized to give physical control of every channel input and bus output, mirroring a multiple-frame J-Type. £195,000.

Corona, CA – The Studiomaster C3X mixer, which has been designed to accommodate live sound and installation applications where compact size and professional features are required, is now available in the United States. The C3X is a 1U-high rackmount 12-input mixer intended to provide the essential features of larger format mixers but in a much smaller package.

BERLIN, GERMANY — The Monks recently returned to Germany to hoist their rock 'n' roll flag for the first time in 40 years, and while on their tour through Berlin, Zurich and London, the band performed with five EV Raven microphones on vocals.

KANSAS CITY, MO — Avlex Corporation has introduced the new MA-808 Portable Wireless PA System, which features an enclosure with retractable handles and integrated wheels for easy transport. This bi-amplified system includes a Class AB amplifier for the HF (high frequency) driver and a Class D amplifier that drives a 10-inch woofer. The unit also includes a built-in MP3 recorder/player module, support for two wireless receiver modules and storage provisions for the transmitters.

LONDON — CrystalRoc is the UK Company behind Kylie Minogue's crystallized Sennheiser SKM 5200 microphones, currently being used on the "Showgirl Homecoming Tour," which started in Sydney on November 11th.

DALY CITY, CA — Pearl Jam has converted to Digidesign's VENUE live sound environment. The band has had a busy year, commencing with the release of their eighth studio album, Pearl Jam, in May, with the single "World Wide Suicide," and the band is also on a worldwide tour, playing large festivals (including the iconic Leeds and Reading Festivals in the UK) and dates throughout South America, Mexico, Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Australia through the end of this month.

GAINESVILLE, GA — Danley Sound Labs announces the TH-215 subwoofer, the latest addition in their TH line of subwoofers, which is intended for applications in houses of worship, performing arts centers and music venues.

WOONSOCKET, RI — The Grand Hall of the historic Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI recently received a new sound reinforcement system featuring a selection of EAW components, including AX Series full-range loudspeakers, EAW Commercial CAZ Series power amplifiers and an MX8750 digital signal processor. The system also includes a Mackie Onyx 4880 house mixing console.

TORONTO, CANADA — PA Plus Productions, Inc recently deployed 80 Crown I-Tech 4000 amplifiers at Toronto's Air Canada Centre for Just Give Me Jesus, a Canadian multi-denominational Christian women's gathering.