On the SVC Podcast, Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Adam Shalleck of The Shalleck Collaborative in Berkely, California regarding their role in the design and installation of a Meyer Constellation active acoustic system in the new performing arts center at Palo Alto ...read more

Hidden away above the room and designed to be heard and not seen, flush mount models make a blanket of sound that settles into every foot of the space. Pendant types can add a unique touch of style while bringing sound down by wire from high places to spotlight coverage and ...read more

Mycroft is readying an open-source smart speaker that it said is both more flexible and more privacy-minded than an Amazon Echo, Google Home or Apple HomePod. It's an Indigogo where you can check it out. ...read more

The JBL VTX A12 line array loudspeaker is a complete tour sound solution for mid- to large-size touring applications and high-end fixed installations. Next-generation JBL transducer technology and a high-frequency waveguide design deliver unmatched performance, sensitivity, and ...read more

Meyer Sound’s LINA very compact linear line array loudspeaker marks the entry of Meyer Sound’s LEO Family of line arrays into a much broader market. With its diminutive dimensions (20.27in. wide) and minimal weight (43lbs.), high power output, and aggressive pricing, LINA is ...read more

The Holosonics Audio Spotlight AS-24i offers the strongest output and deepest low frequency response of all models. It is designed to compete with noisier environments or areas requiring more coverage, making it great for museums, trade shows, supermarkets, outdoor applications, ...read more

Delivering both high SPL and an extended low-distortion LF response in an impressively compact enclosure, the Genelec 7380 Smart Active Subwoofer can be simply and seamlessly integrated into any monitoring system – from stereo to multi-channel, as well as part of a large-scale 3D ...read more

For fill and spot coverage for systems with space limitations and visibility concerns such as clubs, restaurants, portable AV, or galleries or museum displays, the Meyer Sound MM-4XP Miniature SelfPowered Loudspeaker is an ideal option. Specifically designed for highquality ...read more

Today, the best live sound reinforcement products generally categorized as Portable PA (PPA) are all over the proverbial map in feature set, size, and even weight, yet what they should all have in common is impressive portability in relation to their individual capabilities. The ...read more

The IPD-RS82-EZ is a 6.5" open-ceiling, Dante-addressable coaxial pendant speaker designed for consistently smooth high frequency. Configuration and zoning of the speaker are accomplished via software. ...read more

The AMK DS84-C loudspeaker assembly is powered by a POE+ network amplifier with Dante input. No external power supply is required. The speaker includes a Class D amplifier, which provides efficient use of power. The assembly comes with AMK’s CX 601, highly efficient coaxial ...read more

A complete ready-toinstall solution, Prosocoustic’s WaveRoom kits are perfect for studios, offices, restaurants, churches, or anywhere better audio clarity is needed. Each WaveRoom kit is designed for effective coverage of up to 100 square feet, and includes two 2ft. x4ft.x1in. ...read more

In June, Bose Professional introduced the self-powered Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array. The slim, unobtrusive design and column configuration tailor to applications such as houses of worship where intelligibility and full range music reinforcement have to discreetly stand ...read more

The new VXL1 Series of slim column array speaker systems from Yamaha is compact and capable of delivering high sound quality in small commercial spaces such as retail stores and malls, corporate offices, educational institutions, and more. The VXL1 Series can provide flexible ...read more

QSC’s K.2 Series is the next generation of the company’s K Family line of powered loudspeakers. The new K.2 Series, which is comprised of the 8in. K8.2, 10in. K10.2, and 12in. K12.2 full-range loudspeakers, offers a number of significant feature upgrades. Each loudspeaker model ...read more

The self-powered Panaray MSA12X from Bose Professional features a slim, unobtrusive acoustic design with 12 full-range 2.25in. transducers (with 75Hz-14kHz response) in a columnar line array configuration, to provide consistent audio levels with an emphasis on vocal ...read more

Anchor Audio, Inc.’s newest arrival to the Anchor AIR product line – the Bigfoot and Beacon AIR –debuted at the 2017 InfoComm International trade show in Orlando. The company first released AIR wireless companion speakers in their flagship Liberty Platinum product line in June ...read more

Meyer Sound’s LEO Family of linear sound reinforcement systems has been expanded with the addition of the new LINA, a very compact linear line array loudspeaker and companion 750-LFC very compact low-frequency control element. The smallest and lightest in the series, LINA and ...read more

Most of us involved in live sound pursuits have become quite familiar with Peavey loudspeakers over the years. In my experience, they are, in general, physically overbuilt (in a good way), constructed to withstand the rigors of rehearsal, club and DIY touring applications and ...read more

When designing a sound system for the multipurpose ballroom of the Henry M. Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, the scope of uses was as big a consideration as the challenging layout.“The ballroom serves a variety of functions, hosting ...read more

SVC: In addition to today’s project what sort of things do you do at AVL Designs?Seth Waltz: Our company is primarily a theatrical company. So we do an awful lot of theater renovations. We’ve probably got 10 or 12 theaters that we’re in the process of doing renovations on. We do ...read more

Built for small rooms and hallways, the JBL SP6CSII produces two-channel stereo sound from a single speaker and can also save space in home theater setups. The 6in. titanium-laminate swivel-mount cones deliver higher output levels and use 100W of power at 8Ω because of their ...read more

The AMK SA872 8in. polypropylene speakers feature a one-wire connection, white snap-on metal grille, and swivel mounting systems to speed installation. Recommended for indoor and outdoor environments, both speakers are weather- and water-resistant. The units include a 40W power ...read more

Renkus-Heinz’ next-gen RHAON II for Iconyx Gen5 has been completely redesigned using highly structured modular code for what the company describes as greater stability and expandability. New features support more intuitive setup, with a device-centric UI, streamlined workflow, ...read more