Harman presented Crown Audio XLC Series XLC2800 and XLC2500 Power Amplifiers at InfoComm 2014. The series includes a pair of 2-channel models — the XLC2800 and XLC2500 — promising a host of useful features for installed sound applications. The new amplifiers incorporate proprietary DriveCore technology for high efficiency with lighter weight. The Crown XLC Series XLC2800 and XLC2500 Power Amplifiers are now available.
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Crest Audio’s CPS Series powered loudspeakers, featured at InfoComm 2014, includes three compact full-range speakers and two subwoofers. The CPS10, CPS12 and CPS15 loudspeakers feature two-way designs driven by 1,200W Class-D Crest Audio power amplifier sections. The CPS15 Sub and CPS18 Sub subwoofers feature 2,000W Class-D Crest Audio power amps.
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Harman’s BSS Audio previewed its Soundweb Contrio system control server at InfoComm 2014. The system, which promises advanced control capabilities for professional audio networking, is designed to raise the performance threshold of large-scale professional audio networking in stadiums, arenas and large fixed installations. The Soundweb Contrio server is due to be available in September 2014.
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Aviom previewed its A360 Display at InfoComm 2014. A360 Display is an iOS application that provides a visual display of mix information on an A360 Personal Mixer.
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Audinate announced a new software-based AV networking product at InfoComm 2014: Dante Via, which promises to transform Macs and PCs into networked I/O devices. Audinate says Dante Via will be commercially available in Q4 2014.
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At InfoComm 2014, Harman’s AKG introduced the DMSTetrad digital wireless microphone system. Designed for a variety of applications ranging from concerts and clubs, to conferences, this license-free wireless system promises uncompressed audio transmission, superior RF performance and 128-bit AES standard encryption.
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Allen & Heath featured its Qu-32 at Infocomm. The Qu-32 is a 32 fader, 38 in / 28 out digital mixer. It joins the company’s rackmount Qu-16 and compact Qu-24 mixers. Qu-32 shares key Qu series features including total recall of settings (including faders and digitally controlled preamps), Qu-Drive integrated multi-track recorder, dSNAKE for remote I/O and personal monitoring, multi-channel USB streaming, Qu-Pad control app, and the iLive FX Library. It comes with a large 7” touchscreen and 33 motorized faders.
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Lab.gruppen is building on its 30-year heritage with its new D SERIES install-dedicated 4-channel DSP amplifier platform. The new gear was featured at InfoComm in Las Vegas. The D Series platform is available in two distinct variants – one featuring Lake, the other featuring Tesira by Biamp Systems. D Series will be available for shipping mid-summer 2014.
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Luminex Network Intelligence announced the introduction of GigaCore firmware V2, which ushers in a new core system for the GigaCore family of Ethernet switches. V2 firmware features support of precision time protocol (PTP v2), development for the support of AES67, new modules for future adoption of AVB, new group web interface, and enhanced PoE and Multicast media support.
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LAS VEGAS – Luminex Network Intelligence has introduced the latest member of its product family, the GigaCore 16RFO Ethernet switch specially tailored for touring applications and designed with the input of key industry players. The unit brings all the advanced functionalities of the GigaCore Ethernet switch range to a custom touring package. The 2U-high device offers rugged optical connector options, including OpticalCon, which can be set at the front or rear of the unit, for a very flexible solution.
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Bose continues to expand the functionality of its ControlSpace and PowerMatch digital audio processing and amplifier systems with several new input and output accessory cards. The new ControlSpace cards, each for the ESP-00 II engineered sound processor, include the ControlSpace 4-Ch Mic/Line Input Card II; ControlSpace 4-Ch Line Output Card II and ControlSpace General Purpose I/O (GPIO) Card II. For PowerMatch amplifiers, the PowerMatch AES3 8-Channel Input Card offers a direct connection from digital audio mixing consoles.
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Grund Audio Design is expanding its Gala Series product line with the company’s new GA-LC9 (passive) and GA-LC9P (powered) Column Line Arrays. Featuring a small footprint and lightweight design, the new column line arrays are designed for both fixed installation and portable sound reinforcement applications for small to medium size spaces.
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