Allen & Heath has added two new models to the iLive digital mixing series, the iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rack-mountable Control Surface. Together, they provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, bringing the same power, sonic performance and flexibility of the larger touring iLive systems to a significantly lower price point.
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The Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic features eight channels of Focusrite's mic preamplification, with new, single-dial, VCA-based compressors derived from the Focusrite Red 3 on every channel.
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The ultra-flat Nynja KJ50vb (MSRP: $6,512.22) is a variable dispersion, high-tech 3D line-array element. Also available in black or white, the KJ50vb is designed for live stage and TV monitoring, as well as ceiling PA or monitor installations.
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AKG's updated Perception Live series of microphones, which provide a balanced output on a 3-pin male XLR connector, include the P2, P4, P3S, and the P5 series of microphones, and can be used for any vocal or instrument application, for both live and recorded sound.
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Audio-Technica's MCB4 PM Antenna Combiner allows the signals of up to four A-T M3 wireless PM stereo transmitters to be combined onto a single transmitting antenna, reducing rack clutter.
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Sensaphonics' 3Max triple-driver custom earphones feature soft-gel silicone for comfort and a field-replaceable cable as standard. The earphones also combine a twin-driver bass system with a high frequency driver for enhanced accuracy, higher SPL and more bass headroom.
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The PSM 900 Wireless Personal Monitor System from Shure, previewed at Winter NAMM 2010, has been designed to enhance both audio quality and RF performance for use with events, installations and tours.
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Blue Microphones has expanded their en-Core live stage microphone series with the addition of the en-Core 100i. It is designed with a wider and flatter frequency response to capture a variety of instruments and a tighter polar pattern to reduce off-axis noise.
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The Electro-Voice ZXA1 – a self-powered version of the ZX1 compact two-way loudspeaker – made its debut at Winter NAMM 2010. The ZXA1 is powered by an 800-watt amplifier module derived from EV's Tour Grade series. The ZXA1 has been designed with a molded enclosure that is durable and, at less than 20 lbs., light in weight. The ZXA1 also features an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch titanium compression driver.
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The Radial Komit is a 500 series compressor-limiter that simplifies the process of dynamic manipulation while expanding upon creative tone shaping. The design provides flexibility by introducing automatic functions that are both musical and intuitive.
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I was out on a gig a couple of months ago and one of my favorite people in this business, Buford Jones, was on the same gig. Somehow as we were talking it came out that we both have the SoundMeter app from Faber Acoustical on our iPhones. We began comparing notes, agreed that we both liked it. He asked if mine was calibrated, and I said "sorta," explaining that I went to a show and just jacked around with the settings until it was reacting consistently within a couple of dB of the "real" meter sitting a few feet away on the console. I asked how he has calibrated his, and he told me he used MAPP and the anechoic chamber at Meyer Sound. So I'm guessing his is a bit more accurate.
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Community Professional Loudspeakers' Pole Mount Brackets have been designed for mounting the company's smaller-sized R-Series and WET Series loudspeakers on poles, posts or columns. The brackets can be used to attach Community's R.25, R.5 and RMG, and WET W2-218, W2-228, W2-2V8 and W2-2W8 loudspeaker models to poles or columns greater than 6 inches in diameter.
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