Work Pro’s new WEQ 231 Equalizer features a new feedback alert function. This warning is visible via LED indicators that warn of detected frequencies. The system adds a general sensitivity adjustment control in order to hit the right frequency value.
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Yamaha noted that live sound users stand to benefit from a new 8-band parametric EQ and real time analyzer planned for the V3.0 updates for the company’s CL and QL digital audio consoles in early 2015. Yamaha announced the updates during IBC earlier this month, also noting several improvements for broadcast applications.
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Eventide announced the availability of the UltraReverb plug-in featuring reverbs from the H8000, plus compression, EQ, and delay integrated for flexibility. UltraReverb is compatible with AU, VST, or AAX64 for Mac or Windows packed with more than 300 presets*. The plug-in is being offered at a special introductory price.
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Aviom’s A320 Personal Mixer includes many of the features of the company’s A360 Personal Mixer, which debuted last year. Along with the sound quality, Aviom is touting the A320 for its easy-to-use interface and competitive price.
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Grund Audio Design extends its ACX Series loudspeaker line with four new active models: the ACX-2A, ACX-5A, ACX-2MA, and ACX-5MA. Benefits include power amplification that is optimized for the enclosure and streamlined system cabling. The new speakers are well suited for applications including 200-400 seat Houses of Worship and smaller meeting/presentation facilities.
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Kramer Electronics’ WP-577VH wall plate CATx switcher transmitter (2-gang Decora) is designed for HDMI, VGA and stereo audio with support for RS-232 data and control. The unit automatically switches to the last connected input and transmits the signals to a compatible DGKat twisted pair receiver (such as the TP-578H). Stereo audio can be either embedded into the signal HDMI or VGA) or transmitted over blank video.
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The GLD Editor is a Mac/PC -based control suite, offering all key facilities of the GLD digital mixer and display multiple information panels simultaneously. Similar to the iLive Editor, the software lets users configure settings or change existing shows online or offline to save/upload later. TCP/IP connectivity allows live mixing and processing over Cat-5 or Wi-Fi, for tweaking monitors onstage onstage via a wireless laptop while another engineer runs a sound check from FOH. It’s part of GLD firmware update, V1.3 and is a free download.
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Ideal for drummers and bass players, and designed to offer more punchy lows and more midrange, the Crankmaster 5000 is a five-driver, three-way custom in-ear design with four woofers and a single tweeter. Specs include 36-ohm impedance, 110 dB SPL sensitivity (@100mV) and -26 dB of noise isolation. Prices start at $749 (including Pelican case, detachable 50-inch cable and 1/4-inch adapter) and options include custom colors/artwork, engraving and black or clear cables.
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TX is a new line of compact, self-powered molded two-way speakers for P.A. or monitor applications. Designed in the U.S., the series includes the 8-inch TX8 ($129/street) and 10-inch TX10 ($169), both with 280 watts of peak power and a 1-inch HF compression driver. The larger TX12 (12-inch, $199) and TX15 (15-inch, $249) have 600 peak watts and 1-inch HF compression drivers with titanium diaphragms. All have XLR mic/line inputs, analog limited and overload protection and 36mm pole mount sockets.
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Ashly’s Remote iOS app can be used to design and deploy custom remote control interfaces for adjusting parameters of networkable Ashly products over Wi-Fi. Ashly Remote leverages the iPad’s intuitive touch-screen technology and features include custom graphic background imports, security features to limit levels of user access and the ability to create, save, load and share custom-designed remotes. It’s a free download from the Apple app store.
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The LTA-86.5 is a vertical column array with eight 6.5-inch cone drivers and a 1.4-inch HF compression driver in a 95-pound 60 x 12 x 11-inch Linear Tapered Array cabinet, offered in black, white or stained finishes. Specs include 120-degrees of horizontal dispersion and a 50 Hz to 20k Hz response. Columns can be vertically stacked (coupled) for larger venues or applications and a complementary FBH-115 horn-loaded single-15 sub is optional.
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Ideal for live mixers who need to block out background sounds, the THP-29 Extreme Isolation headphones, offer ultra high fidelity, high-input 40mm drivers and -29 dB of passive isolation. Developed in partnership with Direct Sound, these offer a closed back design, lightweight construction, adjustable head strap and padded ear cushions to provide optimum comfort extended listening. MSRP is $135.
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