New Gear

Focusrite’s eight channel pre-amp, the OctoPre MkII, features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit/96 kHz ADAT output, serving as a low-cost input upgrade for a Pro Tools system or digital audio workstation.

Audio-Technica’s first-ever ribbon microphones, the AT4080 and AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphones, are part of A-T’s expanding 40 Series. The hand-built microphones feature a ribbon transducer designed for durability, high SPL capability and audio quality.

The Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console is the latest addition to the Si Series family, the third model in the Si line. The Si1 is 1,200mm wide and has a U.K. list price under £14,000, or about $23,000. The Si1 has 32 mic inputs mapped on 16 faders, and with four dedicated Stereo Line channels, four dedicated FX Returns from the four stereo Lexicon FX processors can mix up to 48 inputs.

Heil Sound’s PR 48 large diaphragm dynamic microphone designed for kick drum use has a 1.5-inch diameter element and is mounted in a vulcanized double shock mount, which offers complete isolation within a rugged cast metal housing.

Mackie’s TH-15A 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker delivers 400 Watts of system power in a design weighing in at 36lbs (16.3kg). Designed by the same team that created the Mackie SRMv2 Series, the TH-15A is touted for its power, portability and performance  in a compact PA solution.

Bosch’s Communications Systems Division announced the release of IRIS-Net V2.1.1 software. IRIS-Net V2.1.1, with new features developed for both live audio and installation markets.

ELKHART, IN — In response to requests by sound contractors and sound designers, Bartlett Microphones has updated their recently-introduced model TM-125C stage-floor microphone for area pickup of actors and dancers in drama or musicals with a 6-foot permanently attached cable, to prevent connector damage if an actor steps on the cable.

Hosa Technology’s SKO-200 Series speaker cables, designed for bi-amping and high-current applications, consist of four 12 AWG oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors. They are cut to 3-, 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 50, 75-, and 100-foot lengths and are available in all standard terminations, including 4-pole Neutrik Speakon, dual quarter-inch TS (mono phone plugs), and quad banana.

Meyer Sound’s JM-1P arrayable loudspeaker, a self-powered high-Q system, is designed to be used in tight-packed clusters where horizontal coverage must be predictably scaled to exacting requirements. With a 20-degree horizontal by 60-degree vertical pattern, the JM-1P promises controlled coverage with minimal reverberation in large or reflective acoustical environments.

Proel said that its new Edge series models, including two medium-sized speaker systems (C12A and C15A) and two stage monitors (12CXA and 15CXA), feature a PWM switching amplifier (Class D) which can supply over 2000W of continuous power. All are equipped with built-in amplification, processing circuitry and excursion control, implemented through analog technology.

Following the launch of the T-Series loudspeaker range earlier this year, d&b audiotechnik now offers the new Ti-Series — loudspeaker systems and hardware fittings for fixed installation use.