Up to now PWM amplification technology has not been used in many audio applications, but Powersoft have taken advantage of new high-speed components and combined them with innovative design to develop high-power full bandwidth Class D professional amplifiers.
A VxLINK offers up to four Instations (eight audio channels) which can be distributed to any number of Outstations. VxLINK then creates a network, with units up to 350m apart, that can be used to create a flexible public address system for any building from stadiums and airports, through to shopping and leisure centres. VxLINK is simple to install and can use existing structured cabling to link zones and save on speaker cabling. Millbank is posting a numbe
Each DO-8XES provides eight processed channel outputs supplying simultaneous AES digital and EtherSound outputs. Each output provides eight full-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, output delay, mute and output gain. By using InnovaSON's Sensoft Patch-out screen, matrix, bus or direct outputs it can be patched to the DO-8XES modules located in the local Mix Box for distribution to amps, loudspeakers etc, located anywhere on an EtherSound network.
The form factor of these boxes is very compact, with several of the units available in either single- or dual-channel format. The dual-channel units actually have a second, identical unit, mounted in the otherwise unused back end of the box - very neat. Audiboxes have a lock-down security slot for use with computer security cables, and can be supplied either with a bracket to mount them under a bench, or a 1U rack-mount kit that holds four units.
Seen for the first time was the DN370 equalizer from Klark Teknik. Billed as "an analogue graphic EQ for the 21st century", the 370 offers 45mm faders (with protective dust covers) for precise control of a new configuration of the KT's 'proportional Q' filter type. Aimed particularly at monitoring ap
A&H also launched the LEDlamp, an 18" 4-pin XLR gooseneck console lamp containing a built-in thumbwheel dimmer - compatible with all ML series, PA series, GL4000 desks and the new MixWizard³ range.
LSC was previewing KlubmaX, a concept club console built around PaTPad, the moving light controller developed for the maXim console. Although tucked away under the back porch, the first production versions of ADB's WARP profiles also attracted a great deal of attention.
Balanced Tech was featuring two new products. Brown's Precision Welding have developed a 500mm stacking truss system which, due to its advanced webbing design, is rated for higher loads than 500mm box truss. One person can comfortably move eight 3m lengths of this truss on a simple dolly.
Also on stand, Nic Moreau of Enttec was demonstrating his unique DMX Datagate, a sophisticated DMX device with one Ethernet port and eight bi-directional DMX512 (RDM) ports. The device can be configured, via its web interface, to perform any conceivable function with its ports: DMX distribution and routing, Ethernet to DMX, DMX to Ethernet,
Express is available in three models (12x4, 4x12 and 8x8 - all inputs mic- or line-selectable) targeted at stand-alone applications where a single DSP unit is sufficient to handle all of the processing between the source gear and the amplifiers.
Express Cobra is available in four models (12x4, 4x12, 8x8 and 4x4), each including an 8x8 CobraNet license, supporting the networked digital audio protocol. These units can couple
Philippe Delacroix, Digigram managing director, said: "All these devices can share the same network and in combination provide powerful audio ne
The Aspect design features a set of proprietary transducers, operating over four individual frequency bands and divided between the system's modular mid/high and LF enclosures. Key technical innovations inclu
A Channel Name Display enables the user to identify channels at a quick glance - a widely used feature when switching between the console's two mix layers. The control surface houses a large colour display and 25 user-defined keys, which are available for assignable functions. Four 24-bit/96kHz mini-YGDAI expansion slots accept a range of I/O and effects plug-in cards i
The SVP Series is a range of two-way speakers designed for live music. Seven models make up the range - five full-range models (including
Released for the Entech show was the Zone Mix 3, a simple but full-featured three-zone stereo matrix mixer, packed into one Unit of rackspace. Remote volume stations and paging mic are all connected via Cat 5 cable for simple installation.
The range extends from ceiling speakers to 15" two-way enclosures - constructed from both plastic and plywood, a range of sub-bass units and the company's proprietary processor technology. Vieta launched three ranges of loudspeaker products. Firstly, the VT series - a three bass-reflex, two-way passive loudspeaker featuring a 1" HF driver with a neodymium driver and an LF driver in 8",12" and 15" formats. Secondly is the VI series, comprising five passive speakers designed for accurate sound reproduction in various types of acou
The latest addition to Camco's mid-range Tecton Series is the Tecton 36:2, which produces 2 x 1800W at 2 ohms at full duty cycle. Targeted at the sound contractor and rental company market, it delivers the same performance characteristics as the Vortex range, say Camco, but in a more accessible price bracket. All Tecton amplifiers are compact and light, weighing just 10kg in a 2U ch
As an event which allows lighting designers, manufacturers and suppliers to meet and discuss ideas, the previous Showlight was described by one lighting designer as "the best industry event I've ever attended". Taking place every four years, each time at a different location, Showlight is organized by lighting professionals for lighting professionals. In 2001, with more than 42 exhibitors, over 300 delegates from the world of entertainment lighting passed through Showlight's doors.
They were treated to an impressive array of speakers, i
For the European election launch Stage Electrics provided a full set in Studio 12 at Granada TV Studios. Placed in front of 100m of white cyclorama, the opaque polycarbonate set was applied to a white steel frame grid of squares. Two large projection screens were incorporated into the set with projection also provided by the company. The huge stage consisted of four varying height linked circular platforms which ranged from two meters to six meters in diameter. The set was constructed in short order by the Stage Electrics scenic workshop and m
The competition is open to all amateurs and attracts hundreds of entries from all over Europe. This year up to six of the finalists will be selected by postal audition (full entry details below). &qu
Research at last year's show revealed that both visitors and exhibitors consider new products as the main draw for the PLASA Show. In response to this, the PLASA Awards for Product Excellence are being relaunched as the PLASA Awards for Innovation
Over 1,000 people enjoyed the event during an evening of entertainment hosted by Radio 2's Jeremy Vine and Sir Steve Redgrave - an official 'send-off' party to wish the GB Olympic team success at the upcoming Athens Olympics. Leeds and London-based Logistik were called in to oversee the event's creative and technical production including the design, graphics, dressing and venue themeing for the event.
The night culminated in live performances by international artists including Gabrielle, Mike & The Mechanics and Amy Winehouse. It was recorded for broadcast by Radio 2, and a post-event DVD will be produced by Logistik Vision, the company's
