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Harman’s BSS Audio announced expanded network interoperability of its Soundweb London audio networking and processing platform at Prolight+Sound 2013 through the addition of Audinate Dante enabled BLU-806 processor, which also now features AVB (IEEE Audio Video Bridging) functionality

BSS Adds AVB-and-Dante-Enabled BLU-806 and BLU-326 Processors

FRANKFURT, Germany — Harman’s BSS Audio announced expanded network interoperability of its Soundweb London audio networking and processing platform at Prolight+Sound 2013 through the addition of Audinate Dante enabled BLU-806 (pictured here) and BLU-326 processors to a line that also includes Cirrus Logic CobraNet and AVB. (For more details on AVB (IEEE Audio Video Bridging) functionality, scroll down for related press release from Harman).

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Alcons S-series (detail)

Alcons Features LR24, Other Gear at PL+S

FRANKFURT, Germany — Alcons featured its LR24 mid-sized pro-ribbon line array system at Prolight+Sound/Musikmesse here. Alcons is calling the LR24 its response to the market demand for linear sound systems, promising a true 1:1, undistorted and non-compressed sound reproduction. Another focus point is the previewing of two micro-sized additions to the S-series (detail pictured here) and B-series, making Alcons’ famous pro-ribbon sound experience available for smaller portable and installed applications.

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Lexicon Tweaks Plug-Ins Lineup

FRANKFURT, Germany – Harman’s Lexicon announced that it is lowering the price of its audio plug-ins and streamlining its lineup to focus on the five core plug-in bundles: the PCM Total Bundle, PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle, PCM Native Effects Bundle, LXP Native Reverb Bundle and MXP Native Reverb Bundle.

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Yamaha StageMix Dynamics Editing Screen

Yamaha Unveils StageMix 4.0

Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced the latest updates available in StageMix Version 4. Version 4 includes new Dynamics Parameter Editing, Output Port Delay Editing, Output Port Levels (Gain/Attenuation), PEQ Copy and Paste, Phantom Power Switching, Mix Send Pre/Post Switching, HPF Slope Parameter (CL V1.5 only), Retina Display Support, and other enhancements.

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Pictured from top, PM8500 (8 channels, 4000W total rated power); PM8250 (8 channels, 2000W); PM4500 (4 channels, 2000W) and PM4250 (4 channels, 1000W).

Bose Expands PowerMatch Amplifier Line

Bose Professional, which introduced its PowerMatch PM8500 amplifier in late 2011, has added three new models, bringing the line to four: PM8500 (8 channels, 4000W total rated power); PM8250 (8 channels, 2000W); PM4500 (4 channels, 2000W) and PM4250 (4 channels, 1000W). Network versions (PM8500N, PM8250N, PM4500N, PM4250N) are also available.

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Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Rack Mount Mixer

Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Rack Mount Mixer

Allen & Heath’s new Qu-16 digital mixer incorporates technologies developed for the company’s GLD and iLive digital mixing systems. The 19″ rack mountable unit’s features include 16 mono inputs (TRS + XLR), three stereo inputs (TRS), four stereo FX returns, 16 busses, 12 mix outputs (LR, mono mix 1-4, stereo mix 1-3), four FX engines, AES digital out, fader automation, recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps, Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives, a 800×480 touchscreen, iLive FX library and dSNAKE remote audio port.

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