New Gear

Allen & Heath launched two iPad apps for the dLive digital console. dLive MixPad offers remote control capability over channel processing, including filters, gates, parametric/graphic EQ, compressors and input/output delays. It also gives instant access to any of the mixer’s channel faders and mutes, DCA faders and mutes, pan, aux sends and assignments as well as mic-pre control, full metering, a real time analyzer (RTA) and more. dLive OneMix offers musicians customized personal monitor control without affecting other monitors or the main FOH mix. Multiple iPads set up by an admin user can enable one engineer to use the surface to mix FOH and another iPad to mix monitors on stage. The free apps are available now.

Lectrosonics introduces a new micro digital recorder, the PDR (Personal Digital Recorder) for professional use. For situations in which the distance is extreme or where using a wireless microphone is not practical, the PDR recorder can travel with your subject and capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. The tiny size and rounded shape make the PDR unobtrusive and easy to place in garments and costumes, and easy to conceal when used as a “plant” microphone to capture environmental or location sound.

REM distributor Synthax Inc. is now shipping the new MADIface Pro Desktop Interface. The new product retains the design aesthetics of RME’s Babyface Pro interface with its integrated XLR and analog I/O’s, but replaces the ADAT I/O with a MADI port. The result is 64 channels of audio on a single cable housed in a compact form factor that fits in one’s laptop computer bag.

Biamp Systems’ new four-channel power amplifier, the AMP-A460H, was developed for small- to medium-sized conference and meeting spaces. The new amplifier allows integrators to customize the amplification in rooms using Biamp Systems’ TesiraForte audio processing platform.

The RCF M18 tablet mixer now offers both Apple iOS and Android control support. Coupled with that, a new firmware version MixRemote 2.0 update provides several improvements and additional processing effects. Enhancements include new amplifier modeling simulations (licensed from Overloud), an acoustic simulator, four more Stomp Box style effects, an audio metronome, DCA and Mute Groups, backup and restore functions via USB, additional mute controls and expanded MIDI implementation. Also, the onboard stereo file player now allows four-channel playback, representing one of the few compact mixing solutions with multichannel playback on the market. 

Ear Trumpet Labs’ Nadine, a new microphone designed specifically for upright bass, features a tail and a body, with a 14-inch Mogami cable connecting the two parts, making it easy to place the mic on any bass and remove it easily for touring. It is named for Nadine Landry of the Foghorn String Band. Nadine is a medium-large diaphragm condenser microphone that promises to capture the natural acoustic sound of the upright bass, picking up as much of the surface sound as possible while highlighting its rich low end. With great feedback rejection, it is well suited for live players to use with stage monitors.

Powersoft is sponsoring the PAcalculate app, developed to help users set a starting point for a limiter setup, performing real life tests to validate and tune the results. Powersoft considers this a useful tool for anyone dealing with PA, sound reinforcement, sound systems, electroacoustic, pro-audio — as well as lighting.

KNOXVILLE, TN — Waves Audio, a provider of digital signal processing solutions, is now shipping the Greg Wells ToneCentric plugin, part of the Greg Wells Signature Series. Created in collaboration with multiple Grammy-nominated producer, musician and mixing engineer Greg Wells (Adele, OneRepublic, Katy Perry, Twenty One Pilots), who has songs on over 85 million units sold, Greg Wells ToneCentric is a musical harmonic enhancer based on Wells’ favorite pieces of analog gear. It is designed to add rich analog tone to individual tracks or entire mixes, in the studio or live, with an extremely easy-to-use single-knob interface.

EMINENCE, KY – Eminence has expanded their custom design capabilities to include modifying stock models for end users. Depending on parts availability, Eminence can create alternate impedance versions of existing stock models, and can even revive an older discontinued model. Eminence is now also offering a guitar speaker break-in service, once only available to in-demand session and touring guitar players.

Martin Audio has announced a significant upgrade to Display, the software brain of the MLA Series. To take into account the input EQ changes required, Display 2.2 is being released in tandem with VU-NET 2.0 control and monitoring software. The Display 2.2 upgrade is automatically sent to existing MLA owners, while VU-NET 2.0 can be downloaded from Martin Audio’s software webpage.

Avlex Corporation announces the new MIPRO ACT 2400 Series wireless systems. Consisting of several models encompassing both single- and dual-channel half rack receiver systems with a variety of transmitter options, the new MIPRO ACT 2400 Series wireless systems use the 2.4 GHz ISM band and offer stable 4-frequency FSK (frequency shift key) modulation circuitry with exceptional range, strong RF signal stability and channel density.

Focusrite has launched the Clarett OctoPre, a new eight-channel mic pre/A-D/D-A designed to allow the rapid addition of eight mic/line inputs and line outputs with the company’s Clarett range of audio interfaces, or other interfaces that include ADAT optical I/O. The Clarett OctoPre will be shipping in November.