All items tagged with sound reinforcement (234)
The Audio Industry Mourns the Loss of George Krampera
March 4, 2025 by Joao Martins

The Audio Industry Mourns the Loss of George Krampera

KV2 Audio has confirmed the news of the passing of its founder and industry pioneer George Krampera Sr. A true sound reinforcement visionary, Krampera devoted the last decades of his life to the professional audio company he founded in Milevsko, Czech Republic. But his name will be also remembered for his pioneering work with RCF, from where he left to work at B&C Speakers, and later to create Fussion, a new company in partnership with Marcelo Vercelli, which was eventually bought by Mackie, which subsequently also bought RCF.
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Celestion TSQ2145 and TSQ1845 Low-Frequency Pro Audio Drivers Now Available
February 25, 2025 by Alfred Moody

Celestion TSQ2145 and TSQ1845 Low-Frequency Pro Audio Drivers Now Available

Engineered for applications in subwoofers or as bass drivers in two- or three-way loudspeaker designs and large-format arrays for sound reinforcement, Celestion's Ten Squared (TSQ) Series launched in 2024 is now expanded with two large-sized woofers. Celestion announced the availability of both the 21" TSQ2145 and 18" TSQ1845 models of aluminum-chassis neodymium magnet low-frequency loudspeakers.
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A Compression Driver Trilogy and More From Lavoce at ISE 2025
February 3, 2025 by Joao Martins

A Compression Driver Trilogy and More From Lavoce at ISE 2025

The 2025 trade show season is in full force, and Lavoce Italiana is crossing the Atlantic after attending the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, and now moving closer to home, for Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona, Spain. There, the company will be introducing three neodymium magnet HF compression driver models: DN07.10LTF with 0.75” exit and low Fs, DN10.20 with 1” exit, and DN20.30TK with 2” exit. These compression drivers join the recently announced CAF series ferrite common magnet coaxials and other new models.
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QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System
January 15, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System

In a refreshing announcement coming from QSC, the new KC12 “K Column” active 3-way column loudspeaker system builds on the legacy and reputation of the company’s World of K portfolio. The KC12 is a first-of-its-kind, 3000-watt active column loudspeaker system that surpasses the acoustic performance of conventional designs. Simple and easy to deploy, the elegant QSC KC12, available in black and white, is ideal for a wide range of applications from solo entertainers, musicians and bands, to DJs, corporate AV, and event production.
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Celestion Introduces the Truvox 1525 Bass/Midbass Loudspeaker
January 8, 2025 by Joao Martins

Celestion Introduces the Truvox 1525 Bass/Midbass Loudspeaker

Celestion introduced the Truvox 1525, a new ferrite magnet 15-inch bass and midbass driver that combines superior power handling, durability, and sound quality, at a highly competitive price point. Ideal for two-way sound reinforcement systems, the driver will be available in OEM quantities for manufacturers, and will be also available through retailers, for DIY builders or as a drop-in replacement/upgrade where it can rejuvenate overworked PA setups, restoring the energy and emotional impact of the low-frequency domain.
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L-Acoustics Celebrates 40th Anniversary Year and Announces Future Americas Operations at Nashville Yards
December 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Celebrates 40th Anniversary Year and Announces Future Americas Operations at Nashville Yards

Capping off a year of celebrations marking the company’s 40th anniversary, L-Acoustics announced a significant milestone with the addition of its 1,000th team member. The French manufacturer of professional sound systems and global market leader in the touring and large performance segment also announced the opening of new headquarters for North America, sharing space with entertainment company AEG Presents and Creative Artists Agency at the Nashville Yards office complex.
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Celestion Announces Availability of TFX0412 Common Magnet Motor Coaxial
November 25, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Announces Availability of TFX0412 Common Magnet Motor Coaxial

Celestion announced that its TFX0412 4-inch ferrite magnet coaxial driver is now available for individual purchase through retailers. Originally introduced in 2023, the TFX0412 features a fully combined LF loudspeaker and HF compression driver that are powered by a common magnet motor assembly, with the same magnet used for both elements. With a rigid pressed steel chassis, the TFX0412 is a very cost-effective and compact option for sound reinforcement applications such as ceiling speakers and cinema audio.
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James Gallagher-Powell Joins d&b group as New Chief Strategy Officer
November 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

James Gallagher-Powell Joins d&b group as New Chief Strategy Officer

d&b group - the organization that manages audio manufacturer d&b audiotechnik, and d&b solutions, a service provider - announced the appointment of James Gallagher-Powell as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a role that will support the company’s ambitious growth and innovation strategies. Gallagher-Powell's expertise is in strategic planning, finance and operational excellence, which d&b group considers will be instrumental as the organization says it aims to become "an experience technology company."
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CODA Audio Launches HOPS10-Pro Advanced Triaxial Professional Loudspeaker
November 21, 2024 by Alfred Moody

CODA Audio Launches HOPS10-Pro Advanced Triaxial Professional Loudspeaker

The new HOPS10-Pro from CODA Audio is a high output 3-way point source loudspeaker with an advanced design, featuring dual 10” neodymium low distortion woofers to provide power and accuracy across low frequencies, combined with a 1.4" coaxial neodymium midrange and high-frequency ring-diaphragm driver. The design alignment ensures a perfectly coherent and uniform wavefront, resulting in a full-range sound reinforcement solution with a powerful 1400W rating, in a compact enclosure.
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Test Bench: Wavecor’s New WF211PA01 8.25" PA Woofer
September 25, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor’s New WF211PA01 8.25" PA Woofer

The driver characterized in this Test Bench is a new 8.25" paper cone woofer, which is only the second pro audio design from the Wavecor, renowned for its high-end home hi-fi drivers. The company decided to expand its catalog with new OEM pro audio woofers, and the WF211PA01 is basically a smaller version of the WF259PA01 10" woofer explicated in the February 2024 issue of Voice Coil. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, June 2024.
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