New Gear

Audio-Technica's BP892 MicroSet Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone now comes standard with the company's AT8464 Dual-Ear Microphone Mount. The new AT8464 allows a single ear-worn BP892 MicroSet Headworn Mic to be converted to a dual-ear-worn unit.

Allen & Heath has released a new version of its iLive firmware and Editor software, which includes a range of enhancements including support of the new iLive-R72 Control Surface, Dual-Rack input expansion, and "SuperStrip" user view in the Editor control software.

The new DE7 from B&C, only 2.5 inches in diameter, is designed to optimize output from a small format high frequency driver. Though small, the 109dB sensitivity makes the DE7 sound larger. Originally targeted at small format line array, the DE7 is well-suited for a variety of applications.

B&C's 18SW100 adds to the company's "SW Series" subwoofer line, calling the application of its split winding technology to a 4‐inch voice coil subwoofer a natural progression. The unit weighs 10kg, is priced competitively and features a 3,000 watt, neodymium motor. Other features include 57mm peak-to-peak excursion, a ventilated voice coil gap for reduced power compression and an aluminum demodulation ring that further reduces distortion.

Waves' HLS Channel and PIE Compressor plug-ins were developed in association with producer/engineer Eddie Kramer from London's Olympic Studios. The HLS Channel was modeled on a Helios mixing console. The PIE Compressor was modeled on a vintage Pye compressor, also like the units Kramer used during sessions at Olympic Studios.

Yamaha's new version of the M7CL-48 console was unveiled for the first time at ISE 2010. While similar to the M7CL-48 (and aesthetically almost identical) the M7CL-48ES features two EtherSound ports have replaced the 48 mic inputs at the back, making remote I/O easier.

Audinate announced that Lake's new LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processor has Audinate's Dante networking inside. The Lake LM 26 is the successor to the Dolby Lake Processor (DLP) with digital matrix functions including Dante digital networking, which provides compatibility with Lab.gruppen's Dante-enabled PLM Series as well as legacy DLPs.

Waves Audio is now shipping Vocal Rider, the first of Waves' series of new Mixing tools. Vocal Rider can be used by mixers and recording engineers to automatically ride the levels of vocal tracks, raising and lowering vocal volume.

Allen & Heath has added two new models to the iLive digital mixing series, the iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rack-mountable Control Surface. Together, they provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, bringing the same power, sonic performance and flexibility of the larger touring iLive systems to a significantly lower price point.

The Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic features eight channels of Focusrite's mic preamplification, with new, single-dial, VCA-based compressors derived from the Focusrite Red 3 on every channel.

The ultra-flat Nynja KJ50vb (MSRP: $6,512.22) is a variable dispersion, high-tech 3D line-array element. Also available in black or white, the KJ50vb is designed for live stage and TV monitoring, as well as ceiling PA or monitor installations.

AKG's updated Perception Live series of microphones, which provide a balanced output on a 3-pin male XLR connector, include the P2, P4, P3S, and the P5 series of microphones, and can be used for any vocal or instrument application, for both live and recorded sound.