Martin Audio’s new MA5.0Q power amp is designed to serve as a flexible, cost-effective solution for small to medium sound systems. The MA5.0Q promises to be equally versatile in both portable and installed system configurations. Its four channels deliver up to 5,000 W neatly packed into 1 RU weighing just over 7kg/16lb.
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DirectOut’s MADI.MONI is a new MADI tester and mobile MADI monitoring tool. MADI.MONI has been specifically designed for MADI testing and monitoring in the field and has the smallest footprint of any mobile MADI monitor on the market.
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Blue extends its headphone line with Lola, a high-fidelity headphone that features large custom drivers and a new form-fit design promising to reveal new detail in music.
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PreSonus’ StudioLive AI-series consoles and StudioLive RM-series Active Integration mixers can now be upgraded to support Audinate’s Dante audio networking protocol, using the PreSonus SL-Dante-MIX option card.
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KNOXVILLE, TN — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, announced Waves Central, a new system to replace the current Waves License Center, providing license management and plugin installation (for Waves 9.6 and above) in one easy-to-use interface.
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Martin Audio’s DX0.5 controller software was developed to work with the company’s CDD installation range. DX0.5 promises to add affordable loudspeaker system management to the company’s existing range of DX loudspeaker controllers.
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Using the slogan, “Every expert starts as a beginner,” Technotes.tv is now available as a training resource for students who want to learn the live production trade. Technotes.tv offers video training books on live audio, lighting, and video production.
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Firmware Version 3.1 for the CL and QL Series digital consoles add new features including control of the RSio64-D, which serves as a bridge between a Dante network and the MY-card format as well as improved Cascade Setup for DCA, Mute Master and other settings. New in StageMix v5.1 for CL, M7CL and LS9 consoles is 121-band RTA support using the built-in iPad mic. StageMix 5.1 functions for the CL/QL only include improved USB recorder operations and adding a 2-channel sine wave to the oscillator. R Remote v3 offers control of SRC settings and other parameters via the inclusion of RMio64-D enabling Dante/MADI conversion. AES Booth #319
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Previously offered as right-angle mic cables for tight placements, Telefunken expands its cabling line with 14 new models, rounding out the series of XLR and TRS cable, in various lengths for pro applications. Designed and hand-assembled in the USA, the new STMC XLR and TRS cables feature four high-strand count, oxygen-free copper conductors sealed in audiophile-grade, low loss polyethylene insulators. Braided copper shielding, premium 24k gold-plated connectors, silver solder joints and (non-tangling) ultra-flexible cable construction is standard. AES Booth #742
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Slated to begin shipping this month, Roland’s M-5000C puts the power and functions of its flagship 96kHz M-5000 mixer into a 30-inch wide, 70-pound unit. The M-5000C shares the O.H.R.C.A. platform, with 128 freely definable audio paths; a 72-bit summing bus; expansion slots supporting Dante, MADI, Waves SoundGrid and REAC protocols; redundant power supplies; and support of multi-track recording/playback and Roland M-48 personal mixers. It features 16 onboard local inputs and eight outputs; a variety of 24-bit/96 kHz I/O stage boxes/digital snakes are offered.
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The JDV Mk5 all-discrete Class-A active direct box is intended for bass and acoustic instruments — though useable with any source. The design has two switchable inputs, each with a volume control, signal presence/overload LEDs and variable high-pass filter. Input-A has a Drag load correction control to replicate the sound of a bass amp. A balanced TRS mic input lets the JDV to be used with an instrument-mounted condenser mic. Input-B has a load selector switch for passive basses or piezo pickups and a Blend control combines both inputs, while a Phazer control aligns the two for a natural sound. The XLR output offers direct or transformer isolated routings, as well as polarity reverse and ground lift switches. MAP: $449. AES Booth #470
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XL2 Data Explorer from NTI Audio is a PC-based advanced noise analysis software application with a powerful data processor for easy and fast analysis of sound level measurement data. The software is designed to quickly analyze and report on large measurement datasets — ideal when applied to a long-term sound level measurement contract. Version 1.40 lets users define or change the audit interval after the measurement and will recalculate the equivalent values. Based on these audit intervals, users can add percentile levels to graphs and reports, greatly enhancing the analysis capabilities. Measurement data is written in plain text, which can be directly imported into spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel.
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