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DPA Microphones’ d:vote 4099 Rock Touring Kits

DPA d:vote Rock Touring Kits

DPA Microphones’ d:vote 4099 Rock Touring Kits, are offered either as four mics or 10 mics in a Peli case package. Tiny and lightweight, yet rugged, each d:vote has a versatile gooseneck, sturdy shock mount and heavy-duty detachable cable; and can easily be unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand. The 10-piece Rock Touring Kit has 10 high-SPL d:votes, 10 microdot-XLR adapters, 10 mic cables, seven drum clips, five sax/trumpet clips, four universal clips, two for each guitar, violin, piano, cello and one for bass. The smaller kit has four d:votes with two universal clips and four for each drum, sax and trumpet, as well as four mic cables and four microdot adapters.

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Beyer 32-ohm DT 770 Pro

Beyerdynamic 32-ohm DT 770 Pro

Well-known to live, studio and broadcast users worldwide, the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones are now offered in a 32-ohm version for optimal use with smartphones, mobile players and notebooks. The output of mobile devices is typically too weak to handle standard pro-level impedances of 80 to 250 ohms, resulting in a strained sound that isn╒t loud enough. This new 32-ohm version also features comfortable softskin ear cushions, a shorter 63-inch cable suited for with portable devices.

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Behringer X18 Digital Mixer

Behringer X18 Digital Mixer

Designed for use with iPad and other tablet devices, the X18 compact digital mixer features Midas preamps, virtual FX, built-in wireless router and Ultranet. The 18-input/12-bus design has onboard 31-band graphic EQs, models of Lexicon effects processors, Fairchild and Teletronix compressors and Pultec EQs and free, downloadable iOS and PC apps that lets users operate the X18 from anywhere in the venue. An onboard 18 x 18, bi-directional USB interface allows recording directly to an iPad or PC. MAP is $799.

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Audio-Technica M-Series Headphones

Audio-Technica M-Series Headphones

Audio-Technica remasters its M-Series pro headphones. The ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x and ATH-M40x have 40mm drivers with rare-earth magnets, copper-clad aluminum voice coils and a circumaural design for excellent isolation in loud environments. The ATH-M20x (MSRP: $69) and $99 ATH-M30x offer an attached 3m cable. Tuned flat with an extended frequency range, the $139 ATH-M40x’s have swiveling earcups for one-ear monitoring and a collapsible design, and ship with two detachable cables (coiled and straight). The $239 ATH-M50x has the same sonic signature as the original ATH-M50 and adds 45mm drivers, refined earpads and three detachable cables.

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Adlib Audio Expands Availability of AA Branded Speakers

Adlib Audio Expands Availability of AA Branded Speakers

LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Adlib Audio, a rental house based here, is expanding its distribution of Adlib Audio speakers for installation projects. The company has been making, installing and using the AA range for the last 15 years, primarily for its own installations and projects, and will now make the AA series available for re-sale worldwide. Currently there are four products available for re-sale in the AA range – the AA61, AA81 and AA121 – containing 6, 8 and 12 inch drivers respectively, complete with a dedicated AA12HL 12 inch sub.

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Shure Wireless Workbench 6.9

Shure Wireless Workbench 6.9

Shure says Wireless Workbench 6.9, now available, can help users coordinate wireless frequencies and set customizable alerts. The software builds on the capabilities already established with Wireless Workbench v6.

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SM35 Performance Headset Microphone from Shure

Shure Extends SM Microphone Line with New Hands-Free Options

Shure has extended its line of SM microphones with two new headset microphones—the SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone for live sound applications (pictured here) and the the SM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone for fitness instructors. Shure also launched the PGA31 Headset Condenser Microphone and the Centraverse Lavalier (CVL) Condenser Microphone, designed for presentation applications.

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RCF HL Stadium Series

RCF HL Stadium Series

RCF’s HL Stadium Series, now part of the company’s installed sound offerings, promises to combine the properties of a horn-loaded constant- or variable-curvature array while meeting specifications for high vocal intelligibility. It is designed for medium-to-long-throw applications within stadiums and arenas.

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Roland S-2416 snake

Roland S-2416 Digital Snake

LOS ANGELES, CA. — Roland Systems Group announces the Roland S-2416 Stage Unit/digital snake which expands the line-up by offering a 24 input x 16 output analog and 8 input x 8 output digital, for a total of 32 input and 24 output channels. In addition to the analog and digital I/O the S-2416 has two REAC ports enabling the ability to cascade an additional snake for expanded I/O or for a fully redundant, zero-loss audio back-up solution. In addition, the discrete mic preamps are newly developed high-grade ensuring highest-quality uncolored sound.

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VUE h-20 Subwoofer

VUE hs-20 Compact Subwoofer

FRANKFURT, GERMANY — Slated to debut at next week’s Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, VUE Audiotechnik’s new hs-20 compact subwoofer features the company’s Active Compliance Management (ACM) technology. Originally developed for its hs-28 and hs-25 systems, ACM technology combines a unique hybrid transducer alignment with sophisticated onboard electronics to deliver more output and low frequency impact than more conventional vented designs, while minimizing the need to increase overall enclosure dimensions.

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Grundorf Expands ABS Case Line

Grundorf Expands ABS Case Line

Grundorf recently announced three new amp rack models designed for transport ease and maximum protection. The new amp rack cases, models ABS-R0416CB, ABS-R0616CB, and ABS-R0816CB, build upon the many features of the ABS line.

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