All items tagged with sound reinforcement (231)
Prolight+Sound 2020 Cancelled
March 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Prolight+Sound 2020 Cancelled

UPDATE: Prolight+Sound 2020 Cancelled. For the last 25 years, Prolight+Sound has been synonymous with trends and innovations in the entertainment-technology industry. Given the increasing spread of Covid-19 in Europe, Messe Frankfurt confirmed the decision to cancel Prolight+Sound 2020. The trade fair was originally planned for 31 March to 3 April. The next Prolight+Sound will be held from 13 to 16 April 2021.
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CODA Audio Launches N-RAY Ultra-Compact Line Array at ISE 2020
February 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

CODA Audio Launches N-RAY Ultra-Compact Line Array at ISE 2020

With ISE 2020 in Amsterdam feeling increasingly like the glory days of Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt, companies are even announcing new products that are primary aimed at the live event industry. CODA Audio launched a brand new ultra-compact three-way line array at this year’s ISE show. N-RAY places the benefits of CODA’s flagship AiRAY technology into a shallow, lightweight cabinet perfect for theaters, performing-arts centers and corporate events.
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Martin Audio Acquired by Focusrite
December 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Martin Audio Acquired by Focusrite

Another year, another new owner for Martin Audio, which is about to break the record for the most sold, bought and bought-out pro audio company ever. This time, in another example of the Good 'Ol Boy Network in action, Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, announced the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd and associated companies.
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Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90
December 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90

Harro Heinz, the co-founder of Renkus-Heinz, celebrated a major milestone on December 14: his 90th birthday – an event that sits synchronously within the 40th year of the company that bears his name. For 40 years, Harro has fearlessly led Renkus-Heinz through technology evolutions, innovations and advancements, and he's kept his company close, and his family even closer. And important to note: the celebration is not a retirement.
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RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo
December 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo

The RCF Group, one of the fastest-growing group of companies in the professional audio market, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Montarbo, an historic Italian brand with one of the most extensive product catalogs in the pro audio sector. From an operational standpoint, the brand’s operations and distribution will be overseen by AEB Industriale. According to the Reggio Emilia company, the incorporation of Montarbo further expands the group's product range in a market that is demonstrating strong growth.
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New iX Range of Coaxial Installation Speakers from APG
November 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New iX Range of Coaxial Installation Speakers from APG

APG unveiled its new iX range, a full line of fixed installation coaxial speakers, characterized by a combination of high quality drivers and acoustic baffling that the company says, allows pure point source directivity. For some of the iX models, the French company has created coaxial devices that strike a perfect physical alignment between low and hi transducers. Overall, the range targets a wide variety of fixed installation applications.
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Harman Professional Solutions Announces New JBL Entertainment KP G2 Series Karaoke Loudspeakers and Subwoofer
November 22, 2019 by Nora Wong

Harman Professional Solutions Announces New JBL Entertainment KP G2 Series Karaoke Loudspeakers and Subwoofer

It's the latest product announcement coming from JBL's headquarters in Northridge, CA. The new JBL KP G2 Series includes eleven new loudspeakers and a matched subwoofer with "a sleek, modern design for any KTV venue." For those who don't know what a KTV venue is and need to ask, better continue without knowing because the new karaoke loudspeakers series was designed for the China and APAC markets only, where JBL is recognized in this space.
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QSC Adds Powerful KS118 Active Subwoofer to KS Series Family
October 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Adds Powerful KS118 Active Subwoofer to KS Series Family

QSC announced a third and more powerful subwoofer model in its KS Series family. Succeeding the highly acclaimed KW181 model, QSC introduced the KS118 active subwoofer, a robust design combining legendary QSC amplification and versatile DSP features. Updated specifications make the KS118 the perfect choice for mobile entertainment, AV rental, event production, clubs and performance venues for which very high output and commanding low frequency performance is needed.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Enlists Kirk Lombardo as Loudspeaker Engineer
October 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Fulcrum Acoustic Enlists Kirk Lombardo as Loudspeaker Engineer

Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the appointment of loudspeaker designer Kirk Lombardo to their expanding engineering team. An industry veteran, Kirk has participated in Professional and Consumer audio, working with such companies as Electro-Voice, Altec Lansing, and Velodyne. In addition to his design work, Lombardo has worked in other roles including product management and contract manufacturer/supply chain management.
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CODA Audio Introduces N-APS Loudspeaker System at InfoComm 2019
June 24, 2019 by Joao Martins

CODA Audio Introduces N-APS Loudspeaker System at InfoComm 2019

CODA Audio had a busy demo room all through the InfoComm 2019, with continuous presentations of the many sound reinforcement solutions from the German brand for the professional audio market, and particularly for the US market. The company reported an excellent reception for the patented APS technology, implemented in CODA's new N-APS loudspeaker system, which was the main focus for the Orlando show, reinforced by the N-SUB compact subwoofer.
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