Adamson Systems Engineering is a recognized force in global tours and festivals, with sound reinforcement systems installed in some of the most prestigious venues around the world. Located in Port Perry, Ontario, Adamson is one of the largest employers in his region, and almost every material and component in the company's products are sourced in Canada or made in its factory, where the entire process from design to development through production also takes place.
With the introduction of the IS-Series Weatherized line, Adamson offers AV professionals a loudspeaker family purpose-built to withstand the most extreme climates in the world. Weatherized enclosures are ideal for marine and coastal venues, outdoor stadiums, open-air performance spaces, and other permanent outdoor installations.
This is basically the first new product announcement from the company since 2019, when Adamson expanded its S-Series sub-compact touring and rental loudspeakers using the latest Adamson Kevlar Neodymium drivers, which also allowed the company to make important inroads in some prestigious concert venues. But Adamson has been working on expanding its simplified IS-Series for install applications, responding to demand from one of the few pro audio segments not so strongly affected by the global pandemic.
The IS-Series effectively brought the rider acceptance and performance of Adamson's touring products to the world of integration. Leveraging proprietary technologies such as its Controlled Summation Technology, Advanced Cone Architecture and intuitive rigging solutions, the IS-Series responded to the typical challenges of permanent installations, unobtrusively blending into the surrounding space and without compromising on performance. With the IS-Series Weatherized line, available now for the entire family of IS-Series loudspeakers, Adamson expands those possibilities to outside areas.
“Adamson loudspeakers have always been known for their durability and sonic performance, both on the road and in permanent installations,” says Adamson’s Head of Product and Technology Brian Fraser. “With the Weatherized line, we’ve added corrosion resistance and environmental sealing features that are going to ensure long-term durability in harsh environments without impeding performance.”
IS-Series Weatherized models achieve an IP55 rating without sacrificing performance or aesthetics. All structural steel elements of the IS-Series Weatherized cabinets are made of a high yield strength stainless alloy that offers 100% corrosion resistance. The new models also feature an interior and exterior coating with a distinctive smooth finish that provides a water-resistant seal and allows for easy cleaning and removal of dirt, grime, salt water or sand.
"Whether you’re dealing with sea water, intense heat or cold, or endless rain, these cabinets are built to deliver uncompromising audio and a venue-friendly form factor. Even after extreme environmental testing, they look and sound incredible," adds Fraser.
To supplement the product release, Adamson is also releasing an update to its suite of design tools for integrators, including new Autodesk Revit and SketchUp libraries for the IS-Series, and updated EASE and CAD files for the complete Adamson loudspeaker line. The design tools are available now for download on the Adamson website.
"Adamson has always been relentless in our pursuit of performance,” says Adamson’s CEO Marc Bertrand. “With Brock Adamson leading the charge, our product and engineering teams have been pushing hard to develop new products and technologies to lead the professional audio market. We’re excited about what our partners will be able accomplish with these new products and tools,” he adds. “And there’s plenty more to come.”
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