Telefunken Elektroakustik is now making the M80 dynamic handheld mic available in a variety of solid colors from its custom shop. The M80 sidesteps the midrange-laden character of many dynamic stage mics, delivering a condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design that’s suitable for voice, instruments or drums — with minimal proximity effect.
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The is-26 is a compact enclosure with two 6.5-inch transducers mated to a precision crossover and housed in a robust, high-density wood enclosure with integrated hanging points. Specs include 95 dB sensitivity, 118 dB max SPL, 220-watt continuous power handling and useable response down to 48 Hz. The is-26a adds an onboard, 220-watt amplifier with a variable, low-pass (80 Hz to 200 Hz) attenuator, articulated gain control and an XLR loop-through output for easy integration with MF/HF boxes.
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Schertler has teamed its popular STAT series of contact microphones for violin, viola, cello and double bass with its Yellow Single and Yellow Blender portable preamps. STAT-PRO packs combine STAT pickups with the new Yellow Single preamp, while the STAT-ROAD packs combine the flagship Yellow Blender preamp with each pickup. The bridge-mounted STAT pickups are designed to reproduce the warm sound of the instrument’s strings with no harshness or distortion, and to be easy to install with no damage to the instrument.
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The new version includes advanced support for Crown VRACK 4×3500 and JBL V5 Preset Data for JBL VTX and VerTec.
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Grund Audio Design’s new VIP series of loudspeakers includes four models: the VIP-06, VIP-08, VIP-10, and VIP-12. The VIP-06 is a two-way design, the others are three-way designs. All are passive, and well-suited to a wide range of applications and environments.
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NOVATO, Calif. — Point Source Audio, manufacturer of the original and one-of-a-kind “unbreakable boom” earworn microphone, is making another big splash with their new “unsinkable” waterproof earworn microphone. The new CO-5w Waterproof Earworn Microphone is the waterproof version of the popular CO-5 that discriminating performers and pastors have come to rely on for years. The waterproof version combines all the reliable performance characteristics of the CO-5 with a special water-protected mic element to make the CO-5w virtually “unsinkable.”
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Radial Engineering Ltd. designed the new Radial PZ-DI direct box to work with all types of acoustic and orchestral instruments by letting users optimize the input impedance to match the pickup or transducer. The PZ-DI promises to adapt to piezo transducers, overcoming the squawk and peaks that they produce, as well as magnetic pickups. The PZ-DI is also geared to help eliminate feedback and resonance caused by low frequencies along with the interaction between the room acoustics and the PA.
Read More »Roland Systems Group has released updated drivers and software for their V-Mixing System components. The new updates are a result of direct feedback from the market as well as Apple’s new release of Mountain Lion OS.
Read More »Radial Engineering Ltd announced the Q4, calling it “the world’s first 100% discrete state-variable class-A parametric equalizer.”
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Kaltman Creations’ Invisible Waves IWxCPA antenna promises to improve reception for wireless microphones and IEM systems via a new directional, “circular polarization” (CP) technology for both receiving and transmitting pro-audio wireless applications, as an alternative to traditional paddle or rod antennas.
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Radial Engineering’s Powerhouse, a 10 slot power rack for the 500 series format, is designed in response to user requests as a complement to the company’s Workhorse product offerings.
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At PLASA in London, Sommer Cable featured the NL4FX-SOM cable socket, a special version designed in close cooperation with Neutrik.
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