New Gear

FRANKFURT, Germany — Dutch audio innovators Alcons Audio will be showing its latest pro-ribbon sound systems at Prolight+Sound 2015, and demonstrating new evolutionary audio solutions.

CALABASAS, CA — Line 6, Inc. today announced the availability of the Relay G70 digital wireless system.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Harman is now shipping its dbx 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip. The dbx 676 is a vacuum tube-based microphone preamplifier that offers a host of flexible sound-tailoring options to deliver extraordinary audio quality in recording and live sound applications.

Altinex introduced its RT300 Series retractable cable systems. The series includes four models: the RT300-121, RT300-125, RT300-145 and RT300-155. The products promise to reduce cable clutter in meeting spaces, lecture halls, presentation spaces, and similar environments.

Allen & Heath has released a major firmware upgrade for its Qu series of compact digital mixers, paired with key enhancements to the Qu-Pad and Qu-You apps. V1.7 ArcLight firmware now allows up to 2 iPads running Qu-Pad to be connected to a Qu mixer at the same time.

VANCOUVER, BC – Radial Engineering Ltd., is pleased to announce the Radial J48 Stereo active direct box is now shipping.

Riedel showcases products including Tango, RSP-2318 Smartpanel, STX-200, and more at ProLight & Sound 2015.

Designed for those smaller gigs where you need just one or two extra mic inputs — or for combining two kick mics or top/bottom snare mics into a single channel — the Mini XLR Mixer from AV Livesavers is a three-input/one-out passive mixer that lets users combine three balanced line or mic inputs — with volume controls on each — into a single XLR output. The 8-ounce unit requires no batteries or AC power and can pass reduced phantom power from your console or stagebox — 42.2 volts with one condenser mic or 37.1 volts with two condensers.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Grundorf Corporation, a leading manufacturer of equipment for musicians and audio professionals, is pleased to introduce the new model 70-001 Gig Chair. The ideal solution for reducing stress and strain when sitting for extended periods of time, the new Grundorf Gig Chair is specifically designed for musicians and DJs who frequently find themselves in a relatively stationary position while performing.

The L-PAD 16CX USB (16-channel) and L-PAD 24CX USB (24-channel) enhanced versions of the L-PAD analogue consoles series are now shipping. Respectively offering 16 and 24 channels, these 4-bus mixers boast 10 or 18 Mic/Line, 4 Stereo Input, 4 Group Out, EQ and internal effects.

FRANKFURT, Germany – d&b audiotechnik will launch two new products and a significant software update at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt from April 15-18 2015 including the D20, an addition to the company’s four channel amplifier family; and the MAX2, a flexible 15-inch stage monitor. The software update is a new ArrayCalc feature for d&b line arrays.