Key Industry Knowledge for Loudspeaker Professionals in Voice Coil August 2017

Voice Coil August 2017 is now available. Read an excellent tutorial from Charlie Hughes about optimizing loudspeaker directivity through the crossover region, and read James Croft’s review of a new bass-reflex speaker cabinet design. In Test Bench, we learn more about are Tymphany's new DFM-2535R00-08 compression driver and Volt Loudspeakers' new VM527 dome midrange. And don't miss the updated directory of OEM/ODM Voice Coil Manufacturers.

With an extensive range of drivers for professional audio applications, RCF confirmed that it is now shipping its latest range of products featuring advanced technologies and the precise designs that always characterize the Italian brand. The new products include the ND340 high performance neodymium compression driver with an extremely reduced size, the LF18N405 extended low frequency transducer, and LF21N401 high power handling 21" subwoofer.

Following their successful launch in 2015, RCF’s M 08 and M 18 digital mixers will now enjoy enhanced functionality thanks to the latest firmware update. At the same time RCF has hinted that the wireless-controlled digital mixer series will shortly extend, with a larger-format M 24, 24-input chassis, for larger production duties.

Complementing the portable compact Evox5 and Evox 8 satellite-subwoofer PA systems, launched in 2014, RCF has now introduced the more powerful Evox 12. This is a 1400-watt version using eight high performance neodymium 4” full-range transducers with a phase plug in the top section and a 15” subwoofer base.

New companies are entering the headphone market everyday but not all the companies are established driver manufacturers with the expertise and resources of the Reggio Emilia company. The new ‘Iconica by RCF’ headphones elegantly combine a distinctive life-style design with the specifications required by recording engineers and DJs.

RCF was in great shape at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show. Apart from strengthening its sound reinforcement catalogue with new large format arrays and compact portable systems, the company made an entry on the headphone market with the new Iconica series and made the official launch of its new M08 and M18 digital mixers.

RCF spa will present a wide range of products at the ISE 2015 Show, including the new flagship DXT 9000 and DXT 3000 digital voice alarm systems, certified to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 standards, featuring amplification, control, routing, monitoring and power supply all integrated. RCF will also launch a new white installation version of the company’s HDL 10-A active line array.