Audinate announced enhancements to its Dante Virtual Soundcard software for Windows. The Dante Virtual Soundcard lets people use a PC or Mac to connect their favorite audio applications directly to a Dante audio network. Dante Virtual Soundcard uses the standard Ethernet port on the computers to communicate with a network of other Dante enabled devices – no special hardware is required.
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Eartec promises a combination of comfort, durability and performance with its UltraLITE headset, designed for use with the COMSTAR system, which lets crews to converse simultaneously just like on a regular telephone — no buttons to push, no taking turns speaking. COMSTAR is not voice activated, and there are no transmit buttons. To operate, users simply turn the system “ON” and talk. Up to eight can converse all at the same time. The system includes deluxe padded UltraLITE headsets and COMSTAR beltpacks that weigh 2.5 oz. The gear is certified for worldwide non-licensed use.
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Danley Sound Labs announced an expansion to its SH-Series full-range loudspeakers with High Output (HO) versions promising a more powerful two-way high frequency. As a result, the company notes, the low- and mid-frequency drivers can now be driven to their full potential.
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Prolifts S.L. has released the new VMB HDT-8 — the company’s largest tower lifter to date. The Heavy Duty Tower is capable of elevating 772 pounds to a maximum height of 36.9 feet and will be shown on VMB’s stand at the Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt in April. BGV-C1 certified, the HDT-8 includes the ALS (Auto Lock Security) system, a safety feature which automatically locks the lift masts as they rise. It also has VMB’s SRS (Sequence Retainer System), meaning the masts rise and descend in sequence, one after the other.
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Adamson’s Point Concentric Series passive, co-axial loudspeakers are designed for both installation and rental markets. The multipurpose cabinets are available in double 5″ (PC5), single 6″ (PC6), single 8″ (PC8), single 10″ (PC10) and a single 12″ (PC12) versions. This discreet range of cabinets, come coated with water borne acrylic paint. All metalwork is finished with a Sandtex Powder Coating. As with the Point Series, all cabinets can be color matched to the RAL library.
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The new Micro Stage from Sommer Cable is a highly flexible AES/EBU compliant microphone cable for live/stage and studio technology. It features a wave impedance of 110 ohms, a compact cable diameter of 5.8 mm and compact XLR connectors as well, making the product well-suited for use as a patch or MIDI cable.
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Radial Engineering’s StageBug SB-4 Piezo direct box promises to solve the problems associated with amplifying acoustic instruments when using piezo-electric transducers.
Read More »Allen & Heath has updated its GLD digital mixing system firmware to V1.1, adding a range of enhancements including support for the newly-launched GLD iPad app and ME personal mixing system, new Graphic EQ emulations, and customer requested additions to Scene management functionality.
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Schertler, a Mendrisio, Switzerland-based manufacturer, has added Giulia, a new single-channel ultra-compact amp, to its Classic line of acoustic amplifiers. The amp is geared for smaller venues.
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Designed for medium-to-large clubs or house of worship installs, as well as larger outdoor events, the TRx3218 Carvin’s most powerful dual-18 subwoofer system (shown here with front steel grill removed). The dual high-power, cast-frame 18-inch woofers feature a 4-inch voice coil with 9.75mm of excursion and low-temperature/high peak power capacity. Ready for your choice of amplifiers, power handling is 4,000W continuous program (8,000W peak). Other specs include: 32 Hz to 1.5k Hz (-10dB) frequency response; 141dB peak SPL’s; and a 4-ohm impedance.
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L-Acoustics now offers modules for third party software including CATT-Acoustics (Dynamic Link Library – DLL), EASE (Generic Loudspeaker Library – GLL), ODEON and LARA.
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Lectrosonics’ DNT BOB 88 Dante Breakout Box, which can be used with the company’s Aspen Dante network processor or other Dante hardware, is an 8 x 8 audio interface unit that manages signals on a Dante network.
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