New Gear

Roland Systems Group (RSG) has released software updates for the company's Digital Mixing Consoles – M-400, M-380 and M-300 V-Mixers. Among other changes, project files are now compatible and between the different V-Mixer models – including the new M-480 V-Mixer.

Three new Digitool digital audio processors from Peavey Architectural Acoustics bring nWare processing and network control to mid-market contractor and live sound reinforcement applications.

Waves' SoundGrid Compact System for Yamaha consoles includes everything Yamaha users need to process their live performances using Waves plugins, as well as the tools to capture their performances into a DAW.

dbTechnologies calls the DVA T12 a step up from the DVA T4 line array system. It has more power and greater range than its predecessor, yet maintains the T4's active three-way design and ease of set-up. With new neodymium speakers and digital amps, the T12 offers a total 1,410W in output power. Together with DSP and AD-DA transformers, it promises high-definition sonic images and ample SPL for large sound reinforcement applications. The DVA T12 weighs in at 63.8 lbs, features an integrated RDnet port and is hardware compatible with DVA T4 systems.

Riedel Communications' MediorNet Compact promises the flexibility of a real-time media network, including integrated signal processing, at the cost of simple multiplexing point-to-point products. Its network bandwidth of 50 Gbit/s allows for bi-directional transport of 12 HD-SDI signals, dozens of MADI streams or GBit-Ethernet signals and hundreds of audio channels or intercom ports.

Tannoy's DVS series surface mount speakers for fixed installations include the DVS 4/DVS 4t (10.91" x 6.71" x 6.52," 3.96 lbs.); DVS 6/DVS 6t (13.41" x 8.36" x 8.52," 6.83 lbs.; pictured here); and DVS 8/DVS 8t (17.78" x 11.42" x 11.65," 11.67 lbs.).

Soundcraft Vi Series consoles with VM2 (Vistonics Microphone Monitoring) offer users the ability to monitor the status of any Harman HiQnet-compatible AKG radio mic directly from the console surface.

Audix's M1280B has been enhanced with a new discrete circuit design, extremely low noise components, recessed miniature XLR connector and immunity from RF caused by cell phones and wireless GSM devices.

Community Professional Loudspeakers is offering their R.5 weather-resistant loudspeakers in both standard black and white finishes. All R.5 models, including the short throw, two-way R.5Z, the medium throw, three-way R.5HP, the full range, two-way R.5COAX and the R.5SUB 12-inch subwoofer, can now be ordered in black, white or the original neutral light gray finish. All are covered by a five-year limited component warranty and a 15-year limited enclosure warranty.

At the recent Prolight+Sound 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany, beyerdynamic opened a new chapter with the introduction of a new line of 25 top quality Touring Gear (TG) microphones designed purely for live applications. There are four TG categories: TG 30 is entry level, TG 50 features standard characteristics, TG 70 has higher quality materials, and TG 90 is top shelf, boasting the unique TG V90r ribbon microphone and the TG V96c true condenser. They all feature the manufacturer's new Sound Channeling Technology.

Kaltman Creations' Invisible Waves X (IWX) expands on the Invisible Waves RF Spectrum Analyzer with new features including UFO Alert (Unidentified Frequency Objects) to warn of rogue interference; Click to Listen (listen-in to all RF space); RF Coordinator (to identify usable open RF space); RF Congestion Scale (to gauge the severity of local RF); RF Level Alert (to warn when any cataloged signals fall below assigned thresholds); an RF Event/Alarm Recorder and Logger; and insta-save and recall custom profiles and screen images.

D.A.S. Audio introduced the Convert 15A multi-function arrayable loudspeaker system, pictured here, and the Convert 12A curved source array unit at ProLight + Sound 2011.