New Gear

Earthworks' PM40T Touring PianoMic System, based on the company's PM40 Piano Microphone System, is geared to match the sonic performance of its sibling while simplifying setup and traveling in a compact case.

EAW's KF740 three-way full range line array loudspeaker is a high-output, lightweight and compact speaker module designed for touring and fixed installations. Each module contains two HF compression drivers with 2.5-inch voice coils and two 8-inch MF transducers with 3-inch coils, all of which are integrated into a single horn that occupies the entire face of the enclosure.

Automated Processes, Inc. (API) is now shipping the 527 compressor, a single channel module based on API's 225L discreet channel compressor. The 527 features controls including variable attack, release, ratio and output gain controls. The unit also includes API's "Thrust" circuit, first offered on the 2500 stereo bus compressor. A 10-segment LED meter is switchable between gain reduction and output level. The MSRP is $995.

Waves Audio is now shipping Vocal Rider, the first of Waves’ series of new Mixing tools. Vocal Rider automatically rides the levels of vocal tracks. Instead of manually riding a console fader, or drawing in every level change on a DAW track, Vocal Rider does it automatically.

The new E12X-SUB has been added to d&b audiotechnik’s compact E-Series line of subwoofers. It is a bass-reflex subwoofer fitted with a 12-inch long excursion neodymium driver.

Peavey Electronics’ IPR DSP Series power amplifiers will use Waves’ MX5010 semiconductor, which features MaxxBass Bass Extension, MaxxTreble High Frequency Enhancement, 7-Band Paragraphic MaxxEQ, MaxxStereo, MaxxVolume Level Control and more.

d&b audiotechnik M6 is a low-profile 2-way stage monitor using an integrated 12"/1.3" exit coaxial driver with a CD horn and passive crossover network. Described as having a notable midrange presence and a dry and compact low end, it features 50-degree-by-80-degree coverage, feedback stability and sensitivity.

Hosa Technology introduced the Da-Cappo DA15 Cardioid Earset Microphone with Earbud Monitor. The capsule has a sensitivity rating of -51 dB and a maximum SPL rating of 130 dB.

d&b audiotechnik’s R1 Remote control software V1.8,  lets users  create a system design and have the performance predicted with d&b ArrayCalc and the final system configuration applied either offline or on site within R1 and then manipulated remotely.

RCF’s ND850 2.0 is a 3.0-inch diaphragm compression driver with a 2-inch exit throat. It is well-suited for 2-way systems and multiple-way long throw systems and features several new technologies.

The DiGiCo EX-007, which networks to SD7 and SD-7T consoles, has its own power supply and its own PC, is designed to increase the number of available faders and the number of channels controllable at any one time on an SD7 — and from a distance of up to 100 meters — via a cost-effective Cat5 cable connection.

The B4-SUB makes use of d&b audiotechnik’s patented development of a loudspeaker system with reduced rear sound radiation.  The B4-SUB enclosure houses two long excursion neodymium drivers: a 15” driver in bass-reflex design facing to the front and a 12” driver in a two chamber bandpass design radiating to the rear.