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Audio Network Meets New People

SAN FRANCISCO — Media Numerics took the opportunity at AES to introduce RockNet, a suite of networking technology designed to provide cost-effective, enhanced audio (and data) distribution for the full spectrum of sound applications.

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VLA Goes To 11

SAN FRANCISCO–With attendance at mega-churches growing to resemble a stadium crowd at a football game, it makes some sense that someone has released a loudspeaker with the intelligibility and volume to handle either gig. That someone would be JBL Pro which introduced the Variable Line Array (VLA) Series at AES, So how loud are the VLAs? JBL is emphasizing throw over sheer SPL but the VLA has been measured at 105dB at 450 feet for the VLA601H in a six-unit array, with three directed towards the measuring position. That'll put some hair on your chest…

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Yamaha Busts Out The Box For AES

SAN FRANCISCO–Yamaha took advantage of the AES spotlight to introduce several new products this past weekend, on the surface the biggest announcement Yamaha made was the launch of the DSP5D, a DSP-expander for the PM5D digital sound reinforcement console. The DSP5D is essentially a PM5D without a control surface, shrunk into a 10RU box. It can be controlled via a PC running Yamaha Studio manager software, or used as an expansion to the PM5D console.

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Meyer Sees Future in the Stars

SAN FRANCISCO–As part of its presence at the 2006 AES show Meyer Sound introduced Constellation electroacoustic architecture, a complete package of equipment and services, and centered around the company's VRAS technology, that gives venues the flexibility to alter their acoustics instantly, and accommodate a variety of events and source material.

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New Faces, New Places

SAN FRANCISCO — Eventide today announced the expansion of its operations teams; personnel changes include new hires and the promotion, earlier this year, of chief operating officer Jason Beck to the position of president.

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DB25 Analog, Digital And XLR Connectors Play Nice In New Stage Box

SAN FRANCISCO–Wireworks has introduced a stage box that lets DB25 analog and digital connectors play nice with XLR connectors. Offering true AES/EBU 110Ω rugged jacked cable combined with Neutrik Black/Gold connectors, the versatile MMB8D is available in various gender combinations with either analog or digital wired DB25 connectors mounted on the rear, or with a 4ft. tail for in-rack direct connection. The MMB8D cabling system includes the unique MMB8D MiniStageBox and MMLD8D MiniLineBox, DB25 Trunks and the convenient MMBR Rack Adaptor for the MMB8D and MMLB8D boxes. Additionally, Wireworks offers a complete line of companion DB25 assemblies to facilitate installation.

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