All items tagged with sound reinforcement (225)
Renkus-Heinz Doubles Down on Dante Interoperability for Iconyx Compact Steerable Speakers
August 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Doubles Down on Dante Interoperability for Iconyx Compact Steerable Speakers

Renkus-Heinz announced the latest products in its new Iconyx Compact Series: the ICC 12/3-RD1, 24/3-RD1, 36/3-RD1 and 48/3-RD1. This new -RD1 lineup completes the Iconyx Compact Series portfolio – a line that first launched in 2020 as a response to integrators seeking coherent and steerable sound solutions in highly problematic acoustic spaces. With its compact footprint, the series brings performance and directivity to spaces where even the classic Iconyx arrays might be too large.
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Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus
July 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

Founded 30-years ago in Paris by Bernard Byk and Michel Deluc, Amadeus has been acquired by Gaetan Byk, who is intent on continuing the company's journey with its unique audio speaker designs and one-of-a-kind projects. The French audio manufacturer is renowned for its live, installed, and custom sound reinforcement and studio systems, and became recognized globally with the unique Philharmonia reference speakers, unveiled in 2014.
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Fane Announces Expansion Into Finished Systems with New Fane Pro Audio Products
June 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Fane Announces Expansion Into Finished Systems with New Fane Pro Audio Products

Fane Pro Audio, the sound systems division of Fane International has stayed busy over the past twelve months and invested in the development of new products. The first results are now visible with four completely new series of professional sound reinforcement solutions, including line arrays designs and KTV speakers, all designed and manufactured in-house using both Fane and Precision Devices transducers and speaker components and targeting an expansion into Asian markets.
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces New D40 Four Channel DSP Amplifier
June 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Introduces New D40 Four Channel DSP Amplifier

d&b audiotechnik today announced the introduction of its new D40 mobile amplifier, an optimized version of the original 40D installation amplifier. According to the German audio technology and solutions company, this is a four-channel Class D amplifier with reduced size and weight, featuring advanced voltage management, and increased system performance, significantly reducing power consumption for improved environmental friendliness. This makes the D40 more economical for touring, rental and portable applications.
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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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Martin Audio Promotes from Within to Fulfill R&D Director Roles
June 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Martin Audio Promotes from Within to Fulfill R&D Director Roles

Known for its innovative and constantly updated professional loudspeaker systems, British sound reinforcement powerhouse Martin Audio has recently promoted from within to create two new director roles for its R&D department. Phil Anthony has been promoted to Associate Director of Design, while Ambrose Thompson is now Research Director, and together they will lead the R&D department.
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Altec Lansing’s Voice of the Theatre Speakers - What You Need to Know
June 14, 2021 by Scott Dorsey

Altec Lansing’s Voice of the Theatre Speakers - What You Need to Know

A design by John Hilliard, Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre systems originally targeted movie theaters. The entire series was gradually expanded for use in general sound reinforcement and later converted in extreme high-end audio segments for hi-fi home use. Dorsey knows cinema sound inside and out, and in this article he shares his personal thoughts about these highly valued horn designs, and provides valuable tips on how to restore them. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2020.
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Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction
June 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction

Electro-Voice introduced Preview, a new platform-independent software application designed to configure Electro-Voice line-array loudspeakers for optimized coverage. The software provides efficient system setup by creating visualizations of coverage, SPL, frequency response and precise mechanical load calculations. Preview quickly calculates the ideal loudspeaker configuration with a full-color 3D interface and recommends mechanically valid combinations of loudspeakers and rigging hardware.
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NEXO Introduces ID84 High-Performance Column Loudspeaker Design
June 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NEXO Introduces ID84 High-Performance Column Loudspeaker Design

French professional audio manufacturer NEXO, a Yamaha subsidiary, announced a new installation-focused speaker design. The ID84 is NEXO’s first column loudspeaker, combining the company’s trademark characteristics of size-to-power ratio, variable directivity and highly flexible scalable configurations to a category that is relevant for a wide variety of applications, including music performance reinforcement.
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Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market
May 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market

Canadian pro audio company Adamson Systems Engineering announced a new range of products available immediately for the installation market, including an extension to its renowned IS-Series and a suite of improved and updated design tools for architects, integrators, and sound designers. After more than one year of strong contraction in the touring and rental sectors, Canada’s most recognized exporter of professional loudspeakers shows it did not stand still.
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