Sonnox - Audio Media

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show was a selection of d&b’s
established Black range.
www.dbaudio.com
Dark Matter Audio launched the
DMA1, a touch screen audio hub.
The DMA1 is the medium for a
planned range of audio apps such
as guitar effects processors and
digital patchbays.
www.darkmatteraudio.com
EM Acoustics introduced the X3
horn loaded PA system, the companion
to the company’s Quake
subwoofer. The system comprises
a horn-loaded 15-inch LF drive unit,
a horn-loaded eight-inch MF drive
unit, and six one-inch compression
drivers on a bespoke waveguide,
creating a horizontal line source
that allows multiple X3 enclosures
to form arrays.
www.emacoustics.co.uk
Genelec 1238CF.
L-Acoustics showcased version 1.8
of its SoundVision 3D Simulation
software. The new version features
an updated data product library
that includes the new architectural
series.
www.l-acoustics.com
RME presented a new Remote
Control for its Fireface UFX and
ADI-8 QS audio interfaces, as well
as a special edition version of its
babyface interface.
www.rme-audio.de
EAW displayed the latest additions
to its KF, QX, and JF Series.
Amongst the products on display
were the latest ten additions to the
JF Series of high-definition twoway
loudspeaker systems, four of
which are integrated NT models.
The new JF and JFNT models are
scalable, compact loudspeakers
designed for small and mediumsized
sound reinforcement applications.
www.eaw.com
Focusrite introduced RedNet 5, the
latest addition to its RedNet family
of networked audio interfaces.
RedNet 5 connects to a Pro Tools
HD system via DigiLink, making
use of the low-latency performance
of Pro Tools HD cards alongside
RedNet’s audio interfaces to configure
a flexible mixing system.
www.focusrite.com
Genelec presented a new addition
to its DSP range of monitors.
The 1238CF is a three-way monitor
with digital signal processing and
AutoCal calibration. It is also compatible
with Genelec Loudspeaker
Manager control software and can
be combined with 8200/7200
Series products in the same con-
trol network.
www.genelec.com
HARMAN Professional intro-
duced HiQnet Performance
Manager software, a user
interface for the design of
sound reinforcement systems.
The system is based on
HARMAN’s HiQnet System
Architect 2 connectivity and
control software. It is fully inte-
grated with JBL’s Line Array
Calculator II configuration and
modelling software.
www.harmanpro.com
HK Audio’s Elements line of
modular sound reinforcement
won an award for Best Portable
Sound at the 12th annual
Musikmesse International Press
Award Ceremony. The Elements
line consists of six highly portable
components.
www.hkaudio.com
Innovason unveiled the latest
incarnation of its Eclipse digital
mixing console, the Eclipse GT.
The GT model adds some aesthetic
touches such as red LEDs in the
side-cheeks and higher quality
knobs and faders. It has also been
given Innovason’s signature red
trackball and a side-rail to make
the console easier to manoeuvre.
www.innovason.com
JBL Professional presented its
EON515XT active loudspeaker.
The powered portable speaker
is a direct replacement for the
EON515. The new model offers
increased input sensitivity, a lower
KRK Systems introduced a new mid-field three-way monitor system. The ROKIT RP10-
3 is designed to deliver full range professional performance in a mid-field monitor
package. A rotatable tweeter/mid-range speaker mount plate ensures accurate acoustic
alignment for vertical and horizontal installation.
Also on show were two new powered subwoofers, the KRK12sHO and KRK12s.
The KRK12sHO delivers an intense focused bass response for demanding high-level
applications, while the KRK12s is a workhorse subwoofer for music production where a
precise representation of the bass frequency spectrum is a necessity.
www.krksys.com
noise floor, and user selectable EQ.
The entire system has been optimised
for peak performance and
enhanced audio precision. Also on
show was the EON210P, a complete
portable PA system.
www.jblpro.com
Austrian microphone manufacturer
Lewitt GmbH displayed its
full range of wireless, recording,
and performance microphones.
Amongst those on display were the
company’s flagship LCT 640 and
DTP 640 REX models. The LCT640
is a large-diaphragm condenser
microphone for studio recording.
The DTP 640 REX is a dual-element
cardioid microphone, optimised
for kick drum applications. It combines
a high-performance backelectret
and a dynamic capsule in
a single mic to capture punch and
attack as well as the round tonal
response of the drum’s shell.
www.lewitt-audio.com
Line 6 showcased its new XD-V
digital wireless microphone systems.
Unlike conventional core
TV band UHF wireless systems,
XD-V systems operate in the 2.4
GHz band, permitting worldwide
license-free operation and avoiding
interference.
www.line6.com
Mackie presented a complete
redesign of its MR8 line
of powered stu-
dio monitors.
The mk2
monitors feature
all-new
professional
transducers
specifically
designed to
match their
respective
amplification.
The
new models
employ a
1-inch neodymium
magnet-driven
soft
dome tweeter
featuring ferrofluid
cooling to
help protect against power compression
during dynamic playback.
Two new Onyx recording interfaces
were on display, the Onyx
Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird
combine Onyx mic pre-amps with
Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters.
Also on show were two new VLZ3
mid-format live analogue consoles,
each with dual internal effects processors,
dedicated compression,
and four-track recording via USB.
www.mackie.com
Martin Audio's Multi-cellular
loudspeaker array scooped this
year's Musikmesse International
Press Award for Best PA System.
Held for the 12th year running, the
award was voted for by more than
100 magazines worldwide and
presented to Managing Director,
Anthony Taylor and R&D Director,
Jason Baird. “To be recognised by
the world’s press, the harshest critics
of all, underpins the faith that
we and our customers have in this
incredible game-changing system,”
commented Baird. The award was
one of 40 recognised by the panel.
www.martin-audio.com
Mayah unveiled five new MADI
products for recording, stage, and
broadcast sound.
“With our MADI products family we
JBL EON210P.
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AUDIO MEDIA MAY 2011