New Gear

Community’s R SERIES loudspeakers are the world’s standard for exceptional audio performance in extreme weather conditions. Now, two new full-range R-MAX models and a high-output R-MAX bass horn offer premium music reproduction at high output levels, while improving the voice intelligibility of R SERIES. These new loudspeakers offer consistent coverage patterns, smooth frequency response, and very high output levels making them ideally suited for sporting venues, race tracks, outdoor theaters, themed entertainment and water parks and high-level voice warning systems.

Martin Audio has extended its award-winning CDD install series with the introduction of weatherized variants (CDD-WR). Announced at ISE 2016, the line extension will start to ship from early May.

Community expands the system design versatility of its flagship I SERIES Engineered Loudspeaker Systems with Weather-Resistant models of its I SERIES 800-Level and 600-Level loudspeakers.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Bose Professional has expanded its F1 Flexible Array Loudspeaker product line, to include a new passive full range model and a full suite of mounting brackets. Together with a powered model introduced in 2015, both Bose F1 loudspeaker models are ideal for portable and installed applications. The F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker is the first portable loudspeaker offering “FLEX array technology,” which lets installers focus sound to target listening areas with four different patterns, offering exceptional power and clarity for a wide range of applications and venues.

Allen & Heath has launched two new installation mixers, the GR3 and GR4, designed to provide simple yet comprehensive control of programme audio and announcements for multiple zones in bars, restaurants, stores and other leisure and retail environments. Highly configurable, the GR3 and GR4 are ideally suited to applications requiring multiple input sources and specific priority settings.

NILES, ILLINOIS – At ISE 2016 Shure unveils MicroflexAdvance a portfolio of networked ceiling and table array microphones, audio interfaces, and control software for A/V conferencing that fits seamlessly into a meeting place. The line has the ability to flush mount alongside standard ceiling tiles, includes steerable coverage and uses the Dante Audio Networking protocol carried through a standard Ethernet cable.

Italian loudspeaker manufacturer Outline, showcases a selection of point source and line array loudspeaker lines and an interactive loudspeaker measurement display at ISE 2016 Amsterdam booth #7-E220.

STOW, OH – Audio-Technica introduces the ATM230 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone. The ATM230 brings a model ideal for capturing drums and percussion to Audio-Technica’s popular Artist Series line.

BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA – Yamaha Corporation Japan has announced today new additions to the Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) lineup that have been specifically designed for small to mid-sized installations. With a focus particularly on background music and paging applications, the new VXS3F, VXS3FW, VXS3FT and VXS3FTW surface mount speakers, as well as the MA2120 and PA2120 power amplifiers will be added to the continually evolving CIS Series.

AMSTERDAM –  NEXO France will release two new 4-channel amplifiers at the ISE Show in Amsterdam. The DTDAMP4x0.7 and DTDAMP4x1.3 will partner with the new DTD Controller to create compact, lightweight, and low-cost powering solutions for the installation and touring SR markets.

AMSTERDAM – A super compact version of the NEXO ID Series will make its debut at the ISE Show in Amsterdam. This brand-new family of low-profile high-output loudspeakers is already finding their way into theatres, auditoriums and fixed installations. NEXO has designated three versions: The ID24, the ID S110 and ID S210.

Radial Engineering’s Shotgun is a guitar-signal distribution amplifier that is able to drive up to four amps simultaneously without introducing the hum and buzz that is typically encountered due to ground loops.