Blogs

Clear-Com’s new ICON Connectivity Solutions, a collection of communications products that link local or geographically distributed intercom systems over Ethernet/IP networks and/or optical fiber, promises to serve as a reliable, high performance, scalable and cost-effective communications solution on common infrastructures. “ICON” stands for “Intercom CONnectivity Solutions.”

Cerwin-Vega’s P-Series, promising high levels of power, bass, and clarity for DJs, solo acts, ensembles, bands, presenters and others, includes the P1500X (with 1500W peak power, 15″ low-frequency driver, 1.75″ high-frequency driver, and built-in 3-channel mixer; pictured here) and the P1800X sub-woofer (with 2000W peak power and 18″ low-frequency driver).

Aphex updated the company’s Audio Xciter app for the Android platform of smartphones and tablets, giving Android users the ability to listen to WAV, M4A, WMA and AAC files with sample rates from 8kHz all the way to 48kHz. Additionally, MP3 files are now supported at bit rates of 96 kbps to 320 kbps.

5 Star Cases’ revised range of ‘Industrial Rack’ products is aimed at professional sound, lighting and video applications. They can also be used to house telemetry and telecoms equipment for installations and mobile use.

RCF adds to its 4-PRO Series of active speakers, which feature digital onboard amplifiers and DSP, Baltic birch ply enclosures, aluminum handles, pole mounts and integrated top/rear fly track rigging points. The 4PRO 5031-A has two 15-inch woofers and a 1-inch exit compression driver on a 60° by 90° constant directivity horn, driven by 600W RMS of power. The 4-PRO 3031-A is similar, but with a single -15 configuration, like the single-12 4-PRO 2031-A. Smaller yet is the PRO 1031-A, which packs 400W RMS, a 10-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver, yet delivers 131 dB peaks.

A free app from the iTunes store lets users of the popular JoeCo BlackBox Recorder or BlackBox Player (24- or 64-channel) remotely control all transport functions (Play, Stop, Record) from an iPad, as well as access the BlackBox menu structure for changing settings. The JoeCoRemote also provides an accurate metering overview for the BlackBox Recorder and can be used to remotely control/edit BlackBox Player playlists, as well as remotely trigger playlists during shows, theatre performances and themed entertainment.

SOLON, OH –– Shipping now, the new GXL-V and GXL-U wireless systems are designed for ease of use and flexible operation while providing a high performance solution in a convenient dual system configuration.

Shure Incorporated announced that Microflex Wireless Microphone Systems are now shipping. With a modern, low-profile design, Microflex Wireless promise to seamlessly blend into diverse room settings across a wide variety of market segments, including corporate, academic, government and financial environments.

Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is introducing two new processors for the Aspen product line: the SPN Conference Wideband and the SPN Trio Wideband.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Bose Professional Systems Division has expanded its range of RoomMatch array module loudspeakers with 22 new models with horizontally asymmetrical coverage patterns. Building upon the innovative designs pioneered by the Bose engineering team, with the addition of these asymmetrical array modules, the RoomMatch series now includes 42 unique coverage patterns providing system designers with unprecedented coverage control and scalability for venues including houses of worship, auditoriums, performing arts centers and sports arenas.