All items tagged with live sound (223)
NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022
September 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022

As more and more trade shows scheduled for the last quarter of 2021 are being cancelled (or should be), the industry is moving on and starting to plan for 2022. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3–5, 2022.
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Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models
June 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models

Powersoft has announced two additions to its T Series of touring and live sound amplifiers. The two new T902 and T904 1U models complete the line of T Series amplifiers, offering higher output possibilities. The T902 features high rail voltage and peak current on the outputs and is ideal for driving large 4-ohm subwoofers or 2 and 3-way line sources. The T904 is designed to power bi-amped systems like stage monitors, 2-way point source speakers, and 2-way line sources.
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Powersoft Launches New Free Certified Training Courses
May 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Launches New Free Certified Training Courses

Powersoft has launched a brand-new training program on its recently updated website, which provides two new free training sections for users: Webinars, where all Powersoft’s recent webinars are uploaded, and E-Learning, where the live sound and install courses are available online for anyone who wishes to take them. A new OEM course will be released in the coming weeks.
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Yamaha Unveils Ambitious Immersive Audio Vision With Active Field Control Upgrade
April 22, 2021 by Joao Martins

Yamaha Unveils Ambitious Immersive Audio Vision With Active Field Control Upgrade

Following industry trends towards spatial audio content and immersive audio reproduction systems, Yamaha announced the upcoming release of a new version upgrade for its Active Field Control (AFC) processing system, together with the introduction of new acoustic enhancement (AFC Enhance) and image control (AFC Image) applications. Together, Yamaha hopes to create a complete ecosystem for immersive audio, involving all its brands and R&D capabilities.
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Italian Sound Reinforcement Company Outline Awarded Patent for Audio Networking Processor
March 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Italian Sound Reinforcement Company Outline Awarded Patent for Audio Networking Processor

Outline s.r.l., the innovative Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and a pioneer in line-source and adjustable line arrays systems for large scale applications, continues to invest in new loudspeaker-related technologies. The Brescia-based company now announced that its FPGA-based Newton audio system control and networking processor has been awarded an Italian patent. The company has also filed the appropriate application for an international patent.
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PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element
March 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element

PK Sound, the robotic line array company from Calgary, Alberta, has released an installation-focused iteration of Trinity, its flagship large-format line array element. Trinity Install brings the voicing and coverage control features of the Trinity family to performance installations and live event spaces in discreet new all-black enclosures. Instead of the fully robotic features of the touring models, vertical and horizontal angles are set during installation using a fixed rigging system.
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New DiGiCo Quantum225 Configurable Digital Mixing Console
February 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New DiGiCo Quantum225 Configurable Digital Mixing Console

Design for a challenging environment in live production, DiGiCo announced the new Quantum225 mixing console. Following on from the massive Quantum 338 introduced at NAMM 2020, the 225 brings the power of the latest Quantum platform with its three large-scale seventh generation FPGAs in a compact and robust surface. The working area is dominated by a high-brightness 17-inch multitouch screen, with a left area that can be used to mount a laptop, an extra screen or a dedicated controller.
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More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020
October 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

More Digital Signal Processing and Better Audio in audioXpress November 2020

This audioXpress November 2020 edition explores the latest trends in digital signal processing (DSP) and how it applies to all audio applications, now increasing in power thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence running on devices. In this issue, you will also learn how to "Test and Optimize Strategies for Conference Terminal Equipment," "What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices," and more about Automotive Audio Bus A2B. Stuart Yaniger reviews the latest Earthworks M23R Measurement Microphone, and you can read articles about acoustics, audio electronics and the best in DIY audio from our monthly columnists.
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DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic
September 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

DirectOut Prodigy Series Enjoys Prodigious Evolution During Pandemic

Using the extra time available for development allowed by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on other activities, German developer DirectOut has greatly expanded the capabilities of its PRODIGY Series with the release of new firmware for both the PRODIGY.MC (Modular Audio Converter) and PRODIGY.MP (Multifunction Audio Processor). The result, the company says, is a "prodigious" evolution, with both firmware and software updates that considerably expand features, redundancy, and versatility.
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audioXpress September 2020 Speaker Focus Edition Is Now Available!
August 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2020 Speaker Focus Edition Is Now Available!

Our always popular loudspeaker edition is now available online and in print! audioXpress' Speaker Builder, Speaker Focus edition covers loudspeaker building, design, and testing with a balanced amount of DIY, speaker history, theory, R&D, and manufacturing articles. Read two articles about speaker history, a review of the Magnepan LRS, explore the details of two amazing speaker builds, and learn how to do loudspeaker measurements at home. And there's much more in speaker research and development, measurement, and production!
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