Alcons Audio Introduces WR20 Pro-Ribbon Stage Monitor

Following a preview at the NAMM show in January 2024, Alcons Audio has officially introduced the WR20 high performance stage monitor sound system. For this new design, the Dutch audio innovator is once again exploring the advantages of its renowned pro-ribbon technology to stage monitoring, matched with a passive-filtered system that brings the well-recognized dynamic and ultra-low distortion Alcons signature sound in a slim and unobtrusive package.

KV2 Audio, the professional audio company founded by George Krampera, announced the ESM312, a very high output, 3-way, passive monitoring solution using two bass reflex loaded 12" neo woofers, a single horn loaded 6“ midrange woofer and a 1” compression driver. Housed in a professional robust Baltic Birch cabinet, with a protective polymer paint coating and heavy-duty grille, the ESM312 was designed for large scale stage monitoring applications, where quick and easy set up is required.

Professional loudspeaker manufacturer Lavoce Italiana continues to accelerate its research and development efforts and now introduced the first products on a new Common Magnet Coaxials category, starting with a ferrite magnet 8", and neodymium magnet 12" and 13.5" models, available with or without aluminum 60°x40° horn. These new coaxial models are just one of many products introduced recently and all detailed in the just released 2021 Lavoce catalog.

Fulcrum Acoustic has launched its latest innovative product: the FW15 15-inch Coaxial Cardioid Stage Monitor. The FW15 is the world's first cardioid stage monitor incorporating Fulcrum Acoustic's patented Passive Cardioid Technology. This proprietary technology enables tour-grade, low-profile FW15 stage monitors to attenuate rear low frequency radiation which interferes with the audience, stage microphones and front fills.

Celestion announced the availability of Celestion driver-specific cabinet designs for DIY builders, including crossover schematic and complete woodworking plans. With these designs, now DIYers can build their own full-range, high-quality, Celestion-driven P.A. cabinets by following the company’s CKT-TF1525e and CKT-TF1225 speaker designs, as well as the double-duty CKT-TF1020, which can serve as both a satellite speaker and a floor-wedge monitor.