New Gear

Carvin's C1240 and C2040 4-bus consoles were designed for high performance live mixing. The C1240 offers 12 channels with 8 XLR inputs plus 4 Stereo channels; the C2040 (pictured here) offers 20 channels with 16 XLR inputs plus 4 Stereo channels. Along with the 4-bus design, both consoles offer 4 monitor sends plus 2 effect sends per channel. Two 24-Bit on-board stereo effect processors are available to every channel through EFF send 1 and 2.

Technomad’s DragonFly, a weatherproof, all-in-one, self-casing portable PA system for the commercial pro audio market, is adapted from the company’s military technology and geared for mobile pro audio and staging events that require a combination of audio quality, lightweight portability, quick setup, ease of operation and durable construction for outdoor events. 

MediaMatrix’s new NION nE processor promises to help the company extend its reach from the audio installation market to the networked installation market, from mega installations to mid- and small-size audio applications. MediaMatrix, a division of Peavey Electronics Corporation, has been used for more than 8,000 installations worldwide.

Crest Audio’s Pro-LITE 3.0 and Pro-LITE 3.0 DSP power amplifiers feature a new lightweight and efficient design promising high power and stable performance into 2-ohm loads.

Crest Audio’s CKd Series of multi-channel, networkable, intelligent power amplifiers promise superior performance and control in fixed installations through an efficient “green” design that saves energy, weight and space.

Outline’s new iSM line of powered stage monitor speakers with iMode Technology, featured at InfoComm 2011, are a successor to Outline’s H.A.R.D. series of self-powered floor monitors. The new line, which includes the iSM 112, iSM 115 and iSM 212 (pictured here), promise greater sonic quality, higher SPL and full remote control of speaker parameters through Outline’s integrated iMode Intelligent Digital Loudspeaker Control Platform.

Outline’s GTO (Grand Touring Outline) Series of line array speakers combine high power output in a compact and relatively lightweight cabinet featuring Outline’s Butterfly design. The cabinets promise clear, non-colored, high SPL audio.

Harman extended its Soundcraft Si Compact range with the new Si Compact 32, adding to existing range that had included the Si Compact 24 and 16 models. The Si Compact 32 is capable of delivering 40 inputs to mix while maintaining the no-compromise DSP functionality of its smaller brothers.

JBL Professional’s Marquis Dance Club Series loudspeakers include eight models targeted to dance club environments.