What's New: Audio Technology

Mar 1, 2004 12:00 PM

Monitor

Mach www.mach.dk

The SP12 is a low-profile stage monitor. Featuring high sound-pressure level and power handling, the SP12 provides high gain before feedback with minimum EQ requirements. A narrow dispersion patent is geared toward vocal performance and a specially designed enclosure provides for a clean bass performance. The SP12 is equipped with dual 12-inch woofers and features a flat frequency response.

Telephone Accessory

OctiVox www.octiv.com

The Clear Call is a phone accessory that plugs directly in to any conference telephone to deliver automatic volume matching for conference call participants. All voices are heard equally clear and audible during business conference calls, no matter where or how many people are on the call. The Clear Call uses a technology called multiband dynamics processing to adjust the audio signal for each call participant.

Amplifiers

Outline s.n.c. www.outline.it

The T4 and T44 are 2U rackmounting units and lightweight: 22.05 and 24.25 pounds, respectively. The 2-channel T4 feeds out 2-by-1,500/830/450W on 2, 4, and 8ž respectively and is fitted with XLR male and female inputs and outputs with Speakon 4-pole connectors. The four channels of the T44 can be configured as 4-by-1,000W/4ž, 4-by-600W/8ž, or (when bridged) 2-by-2,000W/8ž. It has XLR female/combo (6.3 mm jack) inputs and outputs with Speakon 4-pole connectors.

Power Supply

DPA Microphones www.dpamicrophones.com

The MPS6001 miniature power supply is designed to work with miniature microphones in situations in which phantom power is not available. The 1-channel, battery-operated MPS6001 also functions as a 48V phantom power adapter because the battery is bypassed when supplied with phantom power. In broadcast situations, it will prove to be useful when miniature microphones are connected directly to cameras and other devices without phantom power. In live music situations, especially in small venues where 48V phantom power is not always available, the MPS6001 functions as a safety device, providing artists with their own battery-operated power supply complete with a belt clip for easy onstage handling.

Software

Renkus-Heinz www.renkus-heinz.com

EASRA is an acoustic measurement program and consists of four independent modules: a measurement module, a signal generator, a real-time analyzer, and a postprocessing module. The additional TEF-TDS module, added by Gold Line of Connecticut, allows the measurement and processing of data using the Time Delay Spectrometry method but solely based on a software implementation. The program provides data acquisition, offering a variety of stimulus signals including the time delay spectrometry; a sweep; an MLS; or a noise excitation signal as a measurement platform, as well as a postprocessing engine to calculate all acoustic functions or measures according to ISO standard 3382 and more. The real-time analyzer provides multiple ways to perform a fast on-site analysis or to obtain a precise overview of the surrounding acoustic environment.

Microphones

Avlex Corp. www.avlex.com

The MU-53HNX cardioid condenser head-worn microphone and the MU-55HNX omnidirectional condenser head-worn microphone are flexible, durable, and boast a low-profile frame with soft ear hooks and a patented folding design for easy storage. The capsule and boom can be easily detached from the frame and mounted on the left or right side. The microphone boom arm allows for 360-degree rotation and is adjustable in length, direction, and angle. Both are a comfortable and rugged design featuring a robust mini-XLR connector for wireless applications and are for wired applications when used in conjunction with the MJ-53 mini-XLR-to-XLR adapter.

Headphones

Sennheiser www.sennheiserusa.com

The dynamic open-air HD 650 combines a flat frequency response (10 to 39,500 Hz/-10 dB) with natural dynamics, superior resolution, and a smooth, uncolored sound. The biggest difference comes in the new model's enhanced bass response. The HD 650 includes an upgraded cable and reduced distortion in the high frequencies, making it ideal for editing and mastering applications, as well as for home audiophile use. HD 650 features include hand-selected, matched transducers with tight tolerances (±1 dB); computer-optimized magnet systems for minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortion; and lightweight aluminum voice coils that ensure accuracy and fast transient response.

Loudspeakers

Crest Performance www.peavey.com

CPT Series loudspeakers offer crisp highs and smooth midrange performance for small- to medium-size speaking and performance venues, including houses of worship, intimate music clubs, multipurpose rooms, and any permanent installation. The smooth midrange offered by CPT loudspeakers enables better intelligibility, allowing listeners to hear every sonic nuance as intended from the audio source being amplified. That is particularly imperative for loudspeakers used in voice reproduction, because the midrange vocal region is the No. 1 area that generates compliments or complaints from audiences and worship congregations. CPT loudspeakers include three-point flying hardware on the top and bottom for inverted flying, input plate, two-position barrier strips, 4-pin Neutrik connectors, 90-by-40-degree horns, and 1.5-inch titanium compression drivers.

Digital Snake

Aviom www.aviom.com

The AN-16/i input module, the AN-16/o output module, and the AN-16SB system bridge are designed to work together to create a powerful digital-audio snake, capable of digitally transferring high-quality 24-bit audio over inexpensive, industry-standard Cat-5 cables. The proprietary A-Net Protocol ensures that there is less than 1 ms of latency from analog input to analog output. The AN-16SB, AN-16/I, and AN-16/o are compatible with the company's existing product line, which includes the modular A-16 personal monitor mixing system. The digital snake is a flexible modular system that allows you to build unidirectional or bidirectional configurations to suit most audio distribution needs.