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Yamaha ADECIA Meeting Space Audio Solution
FOH Staff | New Gear | September 3, 2020SUDBURY, MA — Yamaha announces ADECIA, a family of communication products designed to work together seamlessly to provide a complete and customizable audio solution for any enterprise or meeting space. From input to output, ADECIA ensures the highest-quality audio communication for which Yamaha is well known. The comprehensive conferencing solution introduces the RM-CG ceiling microphone and […] Read More... -
DirectOut Releases New Firmware for PRODIGY.MC and PRODIGY.MP
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 31, 2020DirectOut has greatly expanded the capabilities of its PRODIGY Series with the release of new firmware for both PRODIGY.MC (Modular Audio Converter) and PRODIGY.MP (Multifunction Audio Processor). More details from DirectOut (www.directout.eu): “We are immensely proud to share this major update of the PRODIGY Series,” comments DirectOut CEO/CTO, Claudio Becker-Foss, “The lockdown had a huge […] Read More... -
Fir Audio IEM Cable Tester
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 27, 2020Armed with Fir Audio's IEM Cable Tester, users can troubleshoot their IEM cables. This simple tester is designed to work universally to quickly and easily check for continuity in the wire, while also checking for shorts, to quickly determine whether the problem is caused by the cable or the earpieces. Read More... -
Korg SoundLink MW1608 and MW2408 Mixers
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 27, 2020Unveiled at Winter NAMM 2020 and now shipping, are Korg’s SoundLink MW1608 (16 x 8 x 2) and MW2408 (24 x 8 x 2) hybrid analog/digital mixers. Korg collaborated with legendary mixer design team of Greg Mackie and Peter Watts to create hybrid/analog mixing consoles to simplify creative mixing. Both the 24- and 16-channel models offer instant analog control for live mixing with excellent sound quality and ease-of-use features, combined with the power of a high-end approach to digital audio, such as the high-headroom, Peter Watts-designed HiVolt mic preamps. Read More... -
Celestion’s Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver Now Available at Parts Express
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 26, 2020Celestion, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, announced that their Axi2050 Axiperiodic driver is now available for purchase at Parts Express. More details from Celestion (www.celestion.com): Performing the role of two speakers in one, the Axi2050 is a high power, high-output driver which reproduces a […] Read More... -
JBL Pro Updates Tour Audio Software
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 24, 2020The JBL Professional Tour Audio Software Suite has been updated to include new features, along with a few minor bug fixes. This update includes: Performance Manager v2.7.0 and ArrayLink v1.3 for Android and iOS, and LAC V3.5.0. It is recommended that users update these programs to maintain maximum compatibility. Performance Manager v2.70 now offers speaker preset […] Read More... -
Firmware Update for Soundcraft Ui24R Digital Mixer
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 21, 2020Soundcraft has released a new v3.3 firmware update for its Ui24R 24-channel digital console/ USB multi-track recorder with wireless control. The Ui24R delivers flexible I/O, intuitive wireless control and roadworthy reliability—all in a streamlined design. The system can double as a stagebox and can be controlled by up to 10 devices via Ethernet or built-in […] Read More... -
Meyer Sound MAPP 3D
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 19, 2020Said to be the most extensive upgrade to Meyer Sound’s industry-standard system design tool since the original MAPP Online software program was introduced in 2001, MAPP 3D works on both the Mac and Windows platforms, employs local processing (no Internet connection required) and is now available as a free download from the Meyer Sound website. Read More... -
Ashly Audio AW and IS Series Speakers Now Shipping Worldwide
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 18, 2020WEBSTER, NY – Ashly Audio says its two newest product lines, the AW Series (pictured here) and IS Series speakers – now shipping worldwide – fulfill a promise to offer a complete, end-to-end pro audio solution from amplification to speaker. More details from Ashly Audio (www.ashly.com): “We introduced the speakers earlier this year as a […] Read More... -
Audio-Technica AT2020V and AT2020USB+V Cardioid Condenser Microphones
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 17, 2020Audio-Technica announced the availability of two limited-edition iterations of its AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone featuring a reflective silver finish: the AT2020V (standard, pictured above) and the AT2020USB+V (USB model, pictured below). More details from Audio-Technica (www.audio-technica.com): The visually striking finish is meant not only to celebrate the mic’s clear, natural sound quality, but to mirror […] Read More... -
JBL Pro’s New VTX B28 Subwoofer
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 17, 2020The VTX B28 is JBL Professional’s next-generation dual 18-inch subwoofer, designed to complement the company’s flagship VTX full-range sound reinforcement systems, and capable of delivering uncompromised low-frequency performance, even for the most demanding shows on the planet. Differential Drive® technology endows the drivers with exceptional performance, while patented SlipStream™ port technology offers improved airflow and […] Read More... -
Radial Engineering Announces Acoustic Series Family Designation for Acoustic Instrument Preamps
FOH Staff | New Gear | August 14, 2020Radial Engineering announces the new Acoustic Series designation for its family of preamps targeting acoustic instrumentalists. With the Acoustic Series family designation, Radial makes it easier for acoustic instrumentalists — from guitarists and stand-up bassists to orchestral string players — to find and decide which Radial preamp model best suits their performance needs. “With the […] Read More...
