All items tagged with L-Acoustics (58)
Top Brands and More Events at Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse 2019
March 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Top Brands and More Events at Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse 2019

A decisive 2019 edition of Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse is fast approaching, signaling the return to a consolidated model and the adoption of a new layout, which includes new facilities in the Messe Frankfurt complex. For the first time since 2015, the two trade fairs are being held concurrently on all four days and, for visitors from the professional audio sector in particular, will offer a variety of new highlights and product innovations from the industry’s key players.
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L-Acoustics Unveils Ultra-compact X4i Coaxial Enclosure
February 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Unveils Ultra-compact X4i Coaxial Enclosure

Previewed at NAMM 2019 and now officially introduced at ISE 2019, the new L-Acoustics X4i speaker is a powerful yet unobtrusive and highly weatherized coaxial loudspeaker for installation applications. In a convenient enclosure weighing less than a kilo, X4i, the smallest loudspeaker the company has ever manufactured, measures only 3.9 inches/99 mm deep, yet still offers the L-Acoustics sonic signature. A high performance, purpose-built tiny package for discreet installation applications.
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Audio Collaborative 2018: Live Sound, Pro Audio, Artists, and the Audio Industry
December 13, 2018 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2018: Live Sound, Pro Audio, Artists, and the Audio Industry

For the fifth consecutive year, market research firm Futuresource Consulting promoted its Audio Collaborative conference, a highly successful event dedicated to the latest audio trends. This year, Audio Collaborative 2018 was an all-day event, held in London, UK, on November 8, 2018. In this article I look at another two of the sessions, the panels discussing live and touring trends, and how the pro audio industry can leverage opportunities in the consumer space; and try to summarize some key content, and maybe add some context and perspective.
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L-Acoustics to Promote New Era of Immersive Live Sound at NAMM 2019
December 11, 2018 by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics to Promote New Era of Immersive Live Sound at NAMM 2019

L-Acoustics will return to NAMM 2019 with an enhanced booth and demo space, ready to promote one of the most exciting developments in sound reinforcement for live performances since the inception of the line array. Following a series of historical performances where L-Acoustics was praised for its L-ISA Immersive technology debuting in shows across all continents, the French manufacturer will use the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim to further promote the revolutionary concept, powered by its latest range of high-quality speaker designs.
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L-Acoustics Strengthens R&D and Production Expertise with Acquisition of HGP
November 28, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Strengthens R&D and Production Expertise with Acquisition of HGP

French professional audio manufacturer L-Acoustics, a market leader in large scale sound reinforcement systems and premium audio installations, announced the acquisition of HGP, a manufacturer of precision sheet metal, based in Amboise, France, and its sister entity API, which specializes in powder coating. According to L-Acoustics, both companies were already regular suppliers and the acquisition will enable better R&D support, faster prototyping, and tighter production schedules.
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New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting
September 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting

Despite a raft of rising challenges, the professional audio power amplifier market continues to grow, achieving a global market value of $658 million in 2017, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. The report tracks the five key power amplifier verticals, namely rental, portable sound, installed leisure, installed commercial and cinema sound. The two install categories are currently the highest growth application areas.
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Avid Delivers Live Immersive Audio Solutions for Avid Venue S6L at InfoComm 2018
June 8, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Delivers Live Immersive Audio Solutions for Avid Venue S6L at InfoComm 2018

At InfoComm 2018, the immersive audio, 3D audio, spatial audio demonstrations - call it what you will - where certainly one of the highlights. At the Las Vegas show, Avid announced that development partners Flux::, d&b audiotechnik, and L-Acoustics have each integrated their immersive sound processing solutions with the company's Venue S6L live sound system. All were part of the demonstrations, which obviously demand a tight integration with mixing automation.
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On the Backstage of Eurovision Song Contest 2018
May 10, 2018 by Joao Martins

On the Backstage of Eurovision Song Contest 2018

Imagine that you had to compose a 3-minute song that would represent your country in the largest song contest, televised live to 200 million viewers - the world's largest live music broadcast event. You have exactly 3 minutes to conquer the preferences of professional judges and each country's TV audience, knowing that a large number of people (and the majority in some countries) would vote simply based on their sympathy for neighbouring countries, cultural affinity, or artist recognition, given that no country can vote for its own song.
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L-Acoustics Announces Expanding Universe of Manufacturer Partnerships for L-ISA
April 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Announces Expanding Universe of Manufacturer Partnerships for L-ISA

L-Acoustics continues its campaign to change the live sound industry with its new approach to multi-source immersive sound reinforcement systems, since it launched its L-ISA technology in 2017. Because L-ISA demands a complete multi-layer sound design solution, the company now announced new partnerships with Avid, Blacktrax, DiGiCo and KLANG:technologies. L-Acoustics will promote L-ISA demonstrations at Prolight+Sound 2018 with these companies.
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ISE 2018 Report: Integrated Systems, Audio Trends, and User Interfaces
February 8, 2018 by Joao Martins

ISE 2018 Report: Integrated Systems, Audio Trends, and User Interfaces

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018, the fifteenth edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show, was the largest business-to-business event for the professional audiovisual, electronic systems integration and related IT industries, with the largest exhibition area, the largest number of exhibiting companies (1288) and the largest international attendance, supplanting largely the two shows promoted by the two founding associations CEDIA and Avixa/InfoComm International.
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