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ES-100/spkr, a new EtherSound™ flavor for Public Address, Paging/Background Music markets

Audio Product Stories Published: 2 February 2008
When it comes to digital audio transport for Live Sound, EtherSound™ usually comes to mind as the de facto standard. Superb audio quality, incredibly low latency, mission-critical redundancy, etc. Great features, but possibly overkill for other audio markets needs such as Public Address, or Paging/Background Music.

Meyer Sound Spotlights New MM-4XP and more at ISE in Amsterdam

Audio Product Stories Published: 22 January 2008
With a faceplate of a mere four inches square, Meyer Sound’s new MM-4XP self-powered miniature loudspeaker will be a prime focus at the 2008 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), with its ability to satisfy AV professionals dealing with space and sightline limitations. The MM-4XP is only one of many innovative solutions that Meyer Sound offers for the installation market. In addition to easy-to-use self-powered loudspeakers, Meyer Sound will also demonstrate the most powerful and robust software tools for creating high-performance integrated audio systems.

Mackie Adds Two Ultra-Compact Models to Its Top-Selling VLZ3 Series Mixers

Audio Product Stories Published: 22 January 2008
Mackie expands its popular VLZ3 compact mixer line with the release of the 402-VLZ3 and the 802-VLZ3 Premium Mic/Line Mixers. Incorporating the same technology as their big brothers in the series, the 402-VLZ3 and 802-VLZ3 bring Mackie’s premium sound, performance and reliability to the ultra-compact mixer category.

Mackie Announces Much Anticipated SRMv2 Active Loudspeakers

Audio Product Stories Published: 22 January 2008
Ten years after launching the SRM450 and creating the Active loudspeaker market, Mackie today announced the next generation of its industry-standard SRM Series Active loudspeakers. The SRM450v2 and SRM350v2 provide the ultimate in power, clarity and punch and re-set the bar for performance in the active loudspeaker category.

Mackie’s New MR Series Studio Monitors Deliver Power and Performance at an Incredible Price

Audio Product Stories Published: 22 January 2008
From mixers to loudspeakers to studio monitors, Mackie has redefined markets by delivering feature-packed, high-performance products at unprecedented prices. And now they’re doing it again with the introduction of the MR Series Mackie Reference Studio Monitors.

Mackie Introduces New
Lightweight Power Amplifiers

Audio Product Stories Published: 22 January 2008
Mackie enters the lightweight power amplifier category with their new FRS Series - the FRS-1300, FRS-1700, and the FRS-2800. FRS Series amplifiers combine Mackie’s legendary Fast Recovery™ circuitry with a modern switching power supply for exceptional sound and performance in portable applications.

Lab.gruppen launches
worldwide PLM training

Audio Product Stories Published: 4 January 2008
Following the PLASA 2007 launch of the ground-breaking PLM 10000Q, the first in a series of Powered Loudspeaker Management (PLM) products from Lab.gruppen that are destined to revolutionise the touring market, Lab.gruppen has rapidly followed up with a number of worldwide training events for their distribution network. The first Powered Loudspeaker Management system training session took place at Lab.gruppen’s Kungsbacka facility in Sweden, followed closely by sessions in Italy and Macau, China.

Tracktion 3 Adds Speed,
Power and Sophisticated Bundles

Audio Product Stories Published: 11 February 2007
Mackie announced the release of Tracktion 3, the next generation of its Tracktion digital audio and MIDI production software. Tracktion 3 introduces more than 150 new features and improvements, while retaining the hallmark clutter-free, single-screen user interface that made previous versions of Tracktion a success. Tracktion 3 also continues to offer cross-platform compatibility, as well as full support for industry-standard plug-in, virtual instrument and video formats.

Mackie Introduces
SRM150 Compact PA System

Audio Product Stories Published: 11 February 2007
Following the success of the SRM450 and SRM350 Active PA speakers, Mackie announced the debut of the newest member of the SRM family, the SRM150. Capitalizing on the proven technologies of Mackie’s SRM active loudspeakers and legendary mixers, the Mackie SRM150 Compact Active PA System delivers superior sound quality in an ultra-compact package, making it a versatile and expandable solution for a variety of sound reinforcement needs..

Mackie Unveils Next-Generation
Mackie Control Pro Series

Audio Product Stories Published: 11 February 2007
Mackie announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Comprising Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series provides the most complete feature set and software compatibility of any control surfaces available today.

Mackie Unveils New
VLZ3 Series Compact Mixers

Audio Product Stories Published: 11 February 2007
Mackie introduced the VLZ®3 line of compact mixers, the next generation in their widely renowned VLZ series. With their significant performance and ergonomic enhancements, VLZ3 mixers herald Mackie’s continued dominance in the compact mixer market.

Soundcraft announces
Processing update to
Soundcraft Vi6 Digital Console

Audio Product Stories Published: 25 January 2007
The release of the Processing Card for the Soundcraft Vi6™ adds powerful industry-standard Lexicon effects and BSS Audio equalisation to this exceptional digital console.

Meyer Sound Announces
Stage Monitor MJF-212

Audio Product Stories Published: 12 January 2007
Meyer Sound has announced the MJF-212, a self-powered stage monitor loudspeaker designed to meet critical requirements in professional applications, such as use as a main vocal monitor, high-output drum or keyboard monitor, or as a sidefill monitor in small- to medium-scale systems. Exhibiting flat amplitude and phase responses, full-range bandwidth and exceptional impulse response, the MJF-212 far exceeds the capabilities of conventional stage monitors while offering the simplicity of setup and use provided by self-powered systems.

Feel the Vibe at PLASA 2005

Audio Product News Published: 30 August 2005
DJs keen to see all the latest DJ technologies should head to this year’s PLASA Show, which runs for four full-on days at Earls Court 1 in London, from 11-14 September. Both show floors will be packed with the hottest DJ gear - everything from the smartest decks to top-of-the-range mixers.

PLASA 2005 Has it All

Audio Product News Published: 18 August 2005
With London confirmed as the host city for the 2012 Olympics and the linked £100billion regeneration of the capital already underway, the PLASA Show (11-14 September, Earls Court, London) could not be happening at a better time in a better place. With 300+ companies rolling out over 1000 new products and services, PLASA 2005 is going to play a key role in delivering solutions to many of the infrastructure and live event challenges associated with these major projects.

New from InnovaSON at PLASA 2005

Audio Product News Published: 18 August 2005
Dio Core is the first modular 64 channel EtherSound enabled stage box compatible with InnovaSON I/O modules utilizing InnovaSON’s recently released Dio ES multichannel audio interface module. Dio Core can be used both with InnovaSON Sy80 and Sy48 digital live mixing consoles and / or as a remote I/O box for other EtherSound enabled devices wishing to take advantage of InnovaSON’s legendary sound quality.

XTA’s DP428 Audio Management System On Show at Plasa

Audio Product News Published: 18 August 2005
Earlier this year, XTA Electronics unveiled the most advanced and powerful audio management system available: the groundbreaking DP428. The new digital signal processor provides everything needed for digitally interfacing and managing even the largest system and can be seen on Stand BB6 at London’s Earls Court.

L-ACOUSTICS Launches Kudo

Audio Product News Published: 17 July 2005
L-ACOUSTICS(r) KUDO is a new generation of line source array offering far more flexibility and possibilities than any other line array to date. KUDO marks a significant evolution in L-ACOUSTICS pioneering Wavefront Sculpture Technology(r) (WST) since WST can now be performed in both vertical and horizontal planes.

Innovation Takes
Centre Stage at PLASA 2005

Audio Product News Published: 17 July 2005
The PLASA Show (11-14 September) has long been acknowledged as a focal point for new developments in technology. During its 28-year history, it has seen literally thousands of new products unveiled - a trend that is very much set to continue in 2005.

Meyer Sound Announces Galileo 616 Loudspeaker Management System

Audio Product Stories Published: 24 May 2005
Meyer Sound Laboratories has announced the introduction of the Galileo 616 loudspeaker management system. The Galileo 616 is a 6 input/16 output, fully-digital matrix processor which collects in a single box all of the facilities required to drive and align sound reinforcement systems employing multiple zones. The device will include digital implementations of popular features developed over years by Meyer Sound for its acclaimed analog processors, including atmospheric compensation.

THE NEW D1 LIVE

Audio Product News Published: 24 May 2005
Launched in Europe at PLASA 2004, DiGiCo’s new digital mixing console, the DiGiCo D1 Live, sees its US launch on Booth #2728 at LDI 2004 and on the ET Live! stage.

Stardraw Control wins Innovation Award at PLASA 2004

Audio Product News Published: 20 December 2004
Stardraw.com's newest application, Stardraw Control, was honoured with a PLASA Award for Innovation at the recent London show. Stardraw Control offers a new approach to solving the problem of controlling systems comprised of products from many different suppliers.

Robbie McGrath endorses Midas’s new digital console technology

Audio Product News Published: 12 December 2004
The groundbreaking new digital platform from Midas is now well under way, with many parts of the system having already reached testing stage. Indeed, after undergoing many weeks of rigorous testing at the factory, Midas felt confident enough in their new digital EQ to ask engineer and known analogue champion Robbie McGrath to come and try the new EQ for himself.

EAW Debuts Element Series of
Compact Weatherproof Speakers
at PLASA

Audio Product News Published: 15 November 2004
With the new Element Series from Eastern Acoustic Works, great sound is elemental. EAW Engineering has designed these new loudspeakers to combine the highest levels of audio performance with the most robust environmental protection: IEC 60529 and MilSpec 810 ratings.

Mach @ LDI 2004

Audio Product News Published: 20 October 2004
Mach speakers comes to the LDI exhibition with a comprehensive and highly innovative C-Range of top quality speakers for installation applications. Co-designed by contractors for contractors, the C-Range is a breakthrough in installation speaker design and extraordinarily easy installation. We look forward to seeing you at the Mach/Martin booth (#850, #855).

Alcons PLASA 2004 preview

Audio Product News Published: 14 September 2004
On the coming PLASA show, Alcons will be present with a complete new product range and highlights of the current line-up.

MC2 Audio at PLASA 2004

Audio Product News Published: 13 September 2004
Following the highly successful launch of the E SERIES, lightweight, switchmode amplifiers in 2003, the long awaited E45 (2250W/channel into 4 ohms) will make its first UK appearance at PLASA this year and features.

Meyer Sound Shows Range of Self-Powered Loudspeakers at PLASA, Holds Daily Prize Drawings

Audio Product Stories Published: 12 September 2004
This year has seen Meyer Sound Laboratories, a premier manufacturer of sound reinforcement loudspeakers, turn 25 years old, release three new products, institute a new network of dealers in the UK, and gain ground in the European touring and installation markets. Meyer Sound will be on stand E30 at the 2004 PLASA exposition at London’s Earl’s Court from September 12-15, showing a full range of loudspeakers suitable for installations of all types and touring sound applications.

DiGiCo D5 Live User Manual
DVD now available

Audio Product News Published: 29 August 2004
Following the release of the Quick Start DVD, DiGiCo has now released the full version of its D5 Live user manual giving users individual tuition wherever and whenever required.

EAW Releases DSAPilot Version 1.2 Software for the Digitally Steerable Array Series Loudspeakers

Audio Product News Published: 29 August 2004
Eastern Acoustic Works announced the release of DSAPilot™ Version 1.2 software for their innovative Digitally Steerable Array (DSA™) Series loudspeaker system.

Meyer Sound Ships MILO 120

Audio Product Stories Published: 26 August 2003
Meyer Sound Laboratories has announced that it is now shipping the new self-powered MILO 120 high-power expanded coverage curvilinear array loudspeaker, a variation on the standard MILO. MILO has quickly become one of the most popular large-scale loudspeakers on the market.

Stardraw announces support for AutoCAD 2004/2005

Audio Product News Published: 24 August 2004
One of the factors that make Stardraw’s subscription-based products such invaluable tools for systems integrators is that that since the beginning, Stardraw has focussed on support for all versions of AutoCAD from version 2.5 up.

DIGICO’S NEW D5 RE

Audio Product News Published: 24 August 2004
The latest addition to the DiGiCo product line is the D5 RE (Redundant Engine), a standalone outboard engine system that provides total audio engine redundancy through a few simple connections to any DiGiCo D5 Live console.

Fundament for The Ribbon line-array

Audio Product News Published: 24 August 2004
As an addition to its very successful L-series of products, Alcons introduces the LR16Bass.
The LR16Bass is a high-output bass-system, for both permanent and portable applications. It is designed as low-frequency extension to the LR16 line-array speaker module, in both flown and stacked configuration and has one of the highest “efficiency-to-weight/size ratios” in the industry.

Klark Teknik introduces
PC remote control for Helix

Audio Product News Published: 1 August 2004
Klark Teknik is delighted to announce the launch of PC remote control for the award-winning Helix DN9340 digital equalisation system. This is the latest add-in to the ELGAR software control shell that has been developed for Klark Teknik and Midas products.

Net CAD wins coveted Pick Hits
award at NAB 2004

Audio Product News Published: 1 August 2004
VTG Audio and Stardraw are pleased to announce that Net CAD has won a Pick Hits award at NAB 2004. Net CAD is VTG Audio’s new on-line custom panel design and ordering application that was commissioned from software providers, Stardraw.com, and went live at the recent NSCA show in Las Vegas.

Klark Teknik launches first of
new generation EQ – DN370

Audio Product News Published: 27 July 2004
Klark Teknik chose the recent Frankfurt MusikMesse 2004 as the international launch forum for the next generation of analogue graphic EQ. Twenty years on from the launch of the formidable DN360, the industry standard graphic EQ even today, Klark Teknik is delighted to unveil the brand new DN370.

Midas celebrates 500th
Legend 3000 console

Audio Product News Published: 22 July 2004
In just two short years since the groundbreaking Legend 3000 started shipping in March 2002, the landmark 500th console has already rolled off the production line and graces the Midas stand at ProLight & Sound 2004. Immediately after the show it will be on its way, destined for Palestine where it is to be installed into The Ramallah Cultural Centre on the West Bank.

SOUND PROJECTS LineX

Audio Product News Published: 14 July 2004
SOUND PROJECTS will introduce her revolutionary line-array concept LineX at the coming Frankfurter ProLight & Sound show. LineX is the sublimation of the Sigma series symmetrical true line-arrays.

PLASA Relaunch Awards
for Innovation

Audio Product News Published: 12 July 2004
The Product Excellence Awards at the PLASA show have been a popular feature of the event for many years, highlighting the significance of the show as a focus for new developments for the industry. To reinforce this role, the awards are undergoing an important change for 2004 with the focus being much more on genuine innovation. To reflect this, the feature area will also be redesigned.

Be Inspired at the PLASA Show

Audio Product News Published: 12 July 2004
The PLASA Show, with its reputation as the foremost professional technology event for the entertainment and installation industries, takes place at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London from 12 – 15 September 2004. Evolving over 27 years, the Show focuses on innovation and application for the lighting and sound industries, presenting product launches, displays and demonstrations, as well as professional development opportunities and dedicated features. Kick-starting the autumn business season, the PLASA Show attracts visitors from all over the world and is the most important European showcase for leading brands and pioneering manufacturers.

The Alcons VR12
versatile sound system

Audio Product News Published: 21 June 2004
The VR12 is a 2-way compact multi-purpose loudspeaker, for both portable and permanent applications. Featuring the Alcons RBN601 ribbon driver (multiple patents pending), the VR12 is ideal for applications where high output, very high fidelity sound reinforcement is needed. Its specifications exceed HiFi standards.

DiGiCo goes on the road
with Renkus-Heinz

Audio Product News Published: 30 March 2004
DiGiCo celebrated the New Year by announcing a 2004 world demonstration tour of the D5 digital mixing system in conjunction with a Renkus-Heinz PowerNet Series self-powered PA system.

D5 Live wins Broadcast show award

Audio Product News Published: 13 Januari 2004
The DigiCo D5 Live received the award for “The Best Live Mixing Console” at the Premiere Producción Audio and Producción Audio Awards, at a ceremony attended by over 600 production industry professionals during Broadcast 2003 in Madrid, Spain.

Meyer Sound Awarded Patent for M3D/M3D-Sub Rigging System

Audio Product News Published: 29 December 2003
The United States Patent Office has awarded Meyer Sound its seventeenth US patent, this time for the groundbreaking rigging system used on the M3D line array and M3D-Sub directional subwoofer. The issuance of a patent recognizes the rigging system’s innovations including the ingenious CamLink system, which allows splay angles to be changed much more easily than in other rigging systems.

MILO Triumphs at TourLink

Audio Product News Published: 29 December 2003
The recent TourLink event in Orlando, Fla., provided attendees with a unique opportunity to hear and do side-by-side comparisons of line array systems from a number of the major loudspeaker manufacturers, all in one place within a span of a few hours. Of the systems represented, the new MILO high-power curvilinear array from Meyer Sound attracted the lion’s share of attention. Touring sound professionals believe what they hear, and it was clear that MILO made believers out of many.

UPJ-1P Honored with EDDY Award

Audio Product News Published: 29 December 2003
The Meyer Sound UPJ-1P compact VariO™ loudspeaker has been selected to receive an EDDY award as Sound Product of the Year, according to the editors of Entertainment Design magazine.

New Klark Teknik DN100
Direct Injection box

Audio Product News Published: 15 December 2003
Klark Teknik is delighted to announce the introduction of the all-new DN100 active Direct Injection (DI) box. This is a ground-up re-design that maintains KT’s unswerving dedication to engineering excellence in design and sonic performance.

Alcons “The Ribbon” line-array

Audio Product News Published: 8 December 2003
After extensive beta-testing over the last months and the presentation of “the Ribbon” line-array on the PLASA show in London, Alcons Audio is now shipping the first product of its L-series product range, the LR16.

M3D Receives Prestigious
Award in Spain

Audio Product News Published: 26 November 2003
Meyer Sound’s M3D™ line array was honored with the “Best Sound Reinforcement Product” award at the premiere Producción Profesional & Producción Audio Awards. The ceremony, which will be held annually, took place on November 4 in conjunction with the Broadcast ‘03 conference at Madrid’s IFEMA convention center.

Stardraw.com launches new website

Audio Product News Published: 18 November 2003
Software providers Stardraw.com are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website which went live at the beginning of November.

L-ACOUSTICS Brings to
V-DOSC® its Latest Improvements

Audio Product News Published: 27 October 2003
L-ACOUSTICS® introduces the new V7 Preset Library, which offers the latest improvements in sonic performance and optimizes the loudspeaker power resources.

L-ACOUSTICS Releases
news DLL for EASE 4.0

Audio Product News Published: 27 October 2003
Version 15 DLL for EASE 4.0 allows for simulation of L-ACOUSTICS® V-DOSC®, dV-DOSC™ or mixed arrays of V-DOSC and dV-DOSC (downfill and/or upfill). It includes compensation for air-absorption effects, provides improved calculation efficiency for faster performance while giving accurate SPL figures.

Horizon Music, Rapco launch NetCAD

Audio Product News Published: 23 September 2003
VTG Audio has unveiled their new application NetCAD. Based on the Stardraw.net engine, NetCAD is a web service that allows users to design, configure and order custom connection and control panels.

Shure, Middle Atlantic Products Endorse Stardraw Weblink

Audio Product News Published: 23 September 2003
Shure Incorporated and Middle Atlantic Products have become the latest manufacturers to endorse Stardraw Weblink.

Meyer Sound Introduces the UPJ-1P with Rotatable VariO™ Horn

Audio Product Stories Published: 4 September 2003
The new UPJ-1P compact VariO loudspeaker is the first Meyer Sound product to feature a rotatable horn for exceptional placement and arraying flexibility. In just a few minutes, the 80° x 50° UPJ-1P VariO horn can be rotated—in the shop or in the field—to provide optimum coverage whether the cabinet is placed horizontally or vertically.

Meyer Sound M1D and M2D
Take Home Eddy Award

Audio Product Stories Published: 25 July 2003
Following Meyer Sound’s receipt three of the prestigious TEC awards in recent years, the company was extremely pleased to receive a second EDDY award for outstanding contributions in the field of entertainment design and technology.

Meyer Sound to Showcase MILO at Soundcheck in Nashville

Audio Product Stories Published: 14 July 2003
Meyer Sound will hold an open house demo of the new MILO high-power curvilinear array system on July 17 – 19, coinciding with the annual NAMM Summer Session in Nashville. The three 8-hour sessions will allow ample time for each guest to experience the latest advancements in self-powered tour sound technology in a casual setting. The hands-on sessions are free and open to all sound industry professionals, including any NAMM attendees.

Meyer Brings Audio
to Forefront at InfoComm

Audio Product Stories Published: 29 June 2003
Spearheading an initiative to “keep the A first in AV,” Meyer Sound attracted considerable attention at InfoComm International (June 3 – 5) with a sizeable exhibit, new products, and a full slate of on-booth presentations. The response, according to company director of marketing Tim Chapman, was most gratifying.

M2D Nominated for TEC Award

Audio Product News Published: 16 June 2003
The Meyer Sound M2D compact curvilinear array has been nominated for a 2003 TEC Award in the category of Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology. Winners in all categories will be announced at the annual TEC Awards program to be held this year on October 11 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City.

Gearmarket Goes Live !

Audio Product News Published: 13 march 2003
In the first two months of trading, Gearmarket UK has seen a steady growth in business, report industry veterans, John Lethbridge and Keith Dale – creators of the Gearmarket concept.

High Fidelity Performance/
Compact Enclosures

Audio Product News Published: 9 February 2003
MacPherson, Inc. will feature three of their signature loudspeakers the IS12X, M2X Version 2, and PC12 at NSCA in booth #714.

Martin, Mach and Jem @ PLASA 2002

Audio Product News Published: 27 August 2002
PLASA 2002 to see several debut products with a number of other new products also on display.

PLASA Set to Kick Start the
International Industry Year in September

Audio Product News Published: 15 July 2002
PLASA, the pre-eminent lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual show, is set to take the entertainment, communication and presentation technology industries by storm once again from 8 - 11 September this year.

MacPherson Introduces the KS115
Ultra-Compact Subwoofer

Audio Product News Published: May 23, 2002
MacPherson, Inc., manufacturers of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems, is now shipping the KS115 Subwoofer.

Studio Monitor Clarity Comes
to Sound Reinforcement

Audio Product News Published: 31 March 2002.
MacPherson to Introduce Their PC12 Loudspeaker at NSCA 2002.

SCHOLAR Model 118 Subwoofer
to Debut at NSCA 2002

Audio Product News Published: March 13, 2002
MacPherson, Inc., manufacturers of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems, will introduce their SCHOLAR Series Model 118 Subwoofer at NSCA Expo in booth #918.

Intersonic AB live on stage in Borås, Sweden

Audio/Lighting News Published: Friday 6 October 2000.
Swedish Intersonic AB presented the audio and lighting products they distributes on the stage at Borås Theater on Monday October 2 2000.

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