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Blackbox Electrical Products has announced the release its MC24 line of electrical hoist controllers. Featured in a lightweight and rugged package, the four channel controllers are available in both twist lock and 7 pin Socapex versions.

Guard Dog low profile cable protectors now have optional rubber pads that can be added to increase traction. Available with 1, 2, 3 or 5 channels, the compact, heavy duty, top-loading protectors are only 1.25 inches high and have a .75-inch channel height. They protect cables, reduce trip hazards, and feature either standard ramps or low angle ADA Compliant ramps.

JBL Professional recently added five new loudspeakers to its AE Series (Application Engineered) lineup. The AM7315/64 and AM7315/95 are 3-way full-range models, the AM7200/64 and AM7200/95 are mid/high models, and the AL7115 is a 15-inch low-frequency model.

Clear-Com featured its unified intercom platform, HelixNet, and an enhanced version of its Tempest2400 digital wireless intercom system at PLASA 2010, touting both as easier to set-up, use and manage.

The NEXO 45 N-12 12-inch arrayable line monitor from Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. is 19 3/8" wide, 22 5/8" deep, 15 7/16" high, and weighs 62 lbs. With no interference between adjacent monitors, the unit is touted for allowing for a stable, steady frequency response in the coverage area. While compact, it is also touted for high SPL output.

The Soundcraft Si Compact Series is positioned as a competitively-priced digital mixer for a variety of soundcos and users, with applications ranging from tours, corporate events, houses of worship and theatre applications and more.

The Midas VeniceF, a new "digi-log" ultra-compact mixing console designed by Alex Cooper, comes complete with FireWire multi-channel digital audio interface, XL3 EQ and Propellerhead recording and processing trial software bundle.

Roland Systems Group's S-MADI REAC Bridge, a bi-directional signal converter between MADI and REAC, enables connectivity between Roland's REAC products (M-48 Personal Mixing System) and MADI-equipped digital audio mixers.

Allen & Heath's iLive Tweak, its first iPhone app, provides real-time mobile control of the iLive digital mixing range. The release adds another option to iLive's array of remote control possibilities, which includes laptops and touch tablets running iLive Editor control software, and the PL Series of controllers.

The en•CORE 300 is built upon Blue's custom-tuned condenser capsule technology used in the company's extensive studio line. In the en•CORE 300, this studio-grade condenser capsule is mounted on a rubber suspension system and coupled with a phantom powered circuit tuned to match the capsule for vocal clarity with consistent tone and low noise, regardless of the cable length on stage.

The SKM 5200-II is Sennheiser's latest addition to their wideband wireless systems. It joins the SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter and the EM 3732-II receiver family launched earlier this year.