New Gear

The 1600VP’s variable polar pattern with remote control allows the user to precisely adjust the shape of the pick-up pattern to provide the best gain before feedback from a remote location using the mic cable.

The Protea 4.8SP four-input/eight-output and Protea 3.6SP three-input/six-output 1RU digital signal processors offer an intuitive user interface plus PC control software and comprehensive DSP, including crossover, equalization, delay and limiter functions.

Middle Atlantic Products’ Vertical Rackmount System (VRS) holds up to seven satellite or cable boxes vertically. The VRS mounting system enables components to be clamped in vertical position, held in place by adjustable card slides on the bottom shelf.

Adamson’s Point Series includes five new models complete with EASE Data; the Point 8, Point 12 and Point 15 two-way enclosures, with companion single and double 15” subwoofers; the Point115 Sub and Point 215 Sub.

Featuring the ability to operate up to 100 channels simultaneously, the digital audio transmission system also includes an infrared link between receiver and transmitter for quick system setup. The 1U DSR 700 digital receiver features encryption and 155 MHz tuning range.

The Aero 12A incorporates a new D.A.S. 12LN4C, 12” low frequency transducer with a 3” voice coil and neodymium magnet motor assembly. Highs are handled by the new M-75N neodymium compression driver featuring a pure titanium diaphragm and a 75 mm copper-clad, aluminum flat-wire voice coil.

A 120° nearfield dispersion and a 60° farfield dispersion at the same time from the same horn? That is what KS Audio is claiming to have achieved with the new CPA 12, a self-powered two-way for use on small to medium sized gigs and installs.

Wireworks SPEN and SPE5 loudspeaker cables are designed specifically for use with Meyer Sound’s MM-4 and MM-4XP speakers respectively. SPEN cords can also be employed anytime small, secure speaker cords are required. SPEN cords are designed for use with Meyer Sound’s MM-4 speakers and use 2-pole EN3 water-resistant connectors.

Heil Sound has introduced the PR 20 UT (Utility), a low-cost version of the PR 20. Specifications and performance characteristics are identical to the PR 20: wide frequency range, the ability to handle +140 dB SPL, -35 dB of rear rejection and natural articulation. The difference is a stripped down packaging scheme, putting the UT in the price range of any musician, recordist or sound company. The PR 20 UT microphone is suitable for live vocal and instrument applications. MSRP: $115.

Astatic says its 1600VP is the first continuously-variable pattern condenser hanging microphone system with remote polar control and an anti-rotational positioning mount. The variable polar pattern with remote control allows the user to adjust the shape of the pick-up pattern to provide the best gain before feedback from a remote location using the mic cable.

Bag End’s double 12-inch subwoofer is available in both a passive installation version (Model D12-E-I) and a powered version (Model PD12-E-I) featuring Bag End’s built-in modular Minima One amplifier. These 12-inch subwoofers can be either installed or used as portable units.

RackTools 3.5, the free layout and specification software package that includes all products from Middle Atlantic, has been updated to save users time. The changes include new shapes for user-defined components and additional drawing export flexibility.