All items tagged with sound reinforcement (225)
L-Acoustics Strengthens R&D and Production Expertise with Acquisition of HGP
November 28, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Strengthens R&D and Production Expertise with Acquisition of HGP

French professional audio manufacturer L-Acoustics, a market leader in large scale sound reinforcement systems and premium audio installations, announced the acquisition of HGP, a manufacturer of precision sheet metal, based in Amboise, France, and its sister entity API, which specializes in powder coating. According to L-Acoustics, both companies were already regular suppliers and the acquisition will enable better R&D support, faster prototyping, and tighter production schedules.
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Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System
October 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System

Expanding on the popular SP Series for live audio performance, the SP 2P features two switching power amplifiers, as well as professional grade speaker components that the brand says deliver clarity and impact beyond conventional powered enclosures. With the Peavey SP 2P, users will find a reasonably priced loudspeaker system capable of up to 130 dB peak SPL, ideal for a variety of sound reinforcement and public address applications, including as a side fill system for stage.
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Powersoft Takes Control of Sound Reinforcement with New ArmoníaPlus Software
October 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Takes Control of Sound Reinforcement with New ArmoníaPlus Software

Already manufacturing the most ‘Green’ amplifiers in terms of carbon footprint, Powersoft is now poised to shred efficiency agendas with the launch of a radical new redesign of its system-centric ArmoníaPlus control software. Uniquely loudspeaker-oriented, the new ArmoníaPlus interface mimics the real-world and the physical process of audio design with a workflow approach that is both simple to use and easy to navigate.
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John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention
September 10, 2018 by Audio Engineering_Society

John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention

Sound reinforcement pioneer and innovator John Meyer will deliver the AES New York 2018 Convention’s Heyser Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 19, at 6:30pm. Speaking on the topic “Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduction,” Meyer will share his expertise on loudspeaker design and applications from his 50-plus years as one of the most lauded names in the industry.
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LOUD Audio Confirms the Sale of Iconic EAW Business to RCF
September 5, 2018 by Joao Martins

LOUD Audio Confirms the Sale of Iconic EAW Business to RCF

The news was out for a while now, but now it's official. Loud Audio, the parent company of the Mackie brand, has concluded the sale of Eastern Acoustic Works to RCF Group with its headquarters in Reggio Emilia, Italy. LOUD's management has been gradually pulling apart the businesses it acquired in 2017. Now, it was EAW's time. With this acquisition, RCF gains a stronger foothold in the North-American market, while also gaining access to one of the strongest sound reinforcement technology portfolios in the industry.
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Powersoft and Crestron Announce Partnership on Vector Performance Loudspeaker Series for Fixed Installation Market
August 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft and Crestron Announce Partnership on Vector Performance Loudspeaker Series for Fixed Installation Market

Leading manufacturer of professional power amplifiers Powersoft announced that its Duecanali and Quattrocanali Class-D amplifier platforms are now available as an option to power Crestron’s new Vector Performance loudspeaker series. Crestron’s Vector Performance loudspeakers, which launched at InfoComm 2017, deliver superior sound quality for large performance spaces such as auditoriums, lecture halls and divisible rooms.
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Clair Brothers Introduces KitCurve TrueFit Landscape and TrueFit Portrait Systems For Houses Of Worship, Auditoriums and Theatres
July 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Clair Brothers Introduces KitCurve TrueFit Landscape and TrueFit Portrait Systems For Houses Of Worship, Auditoriums and Theatres

Clair Brothers TrueFit Technology, a modular and fully customizable, bespoke waveguide system available for venues, has evolved. Its genesis began as an idea to optimize frequency dispersion by customizing the horizontal waveguide to enhance directivity throughout an entire unique space. Clair Brothers is now offering the kiTCurve-TrueFit Landscape and kiTCurve-TrueFit Portrait models as an intermediate choice between the standard, 90-degree horizontal product and the fully customized TrueFit system.
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Revolution Acoustics Introduces New System Extensions to its SSP6 Multiducer Planar Wave Technology
July 10, 2018 by Joao Martins

Revolution Acoustics Introduces New System Extensions to its SSP6 Multiducer Planar Wave Technology

Since Canadian company Revolution Acoustics introduced its unique transducer, the Revolution Acoustics SSP6 actuator, which transforms nearly any panel structure into an audio speaker, the company has been expanding its ecosystem in order to deliver specific solutions for different market segments. At InfoComm 2018, Revolution Acoustics announced the Pendant360 speaker, the Ubiqui-T360 ceiling tile, and the new RevNet 2140 Series of installation amplifiers.
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Danley Sound Labs Introduces the MINI 180 Loudspeaker: Even Coverage Across 180 Degrees
July 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Danley Sound Labs Introduces the MINI 180 Loudspeaker: Even Coverage Across 180 Degrees

Led by legendary acoustician Tom Danley and his handpicked team of engineers, Danley Sound Labs has once again developed a loudspeaker that solves a technical problem without compromising on its trademark sound quality. The new Danley MINI 180 provides even, seamless coverage across 180 degrees (by 90 degrees vertical) using Danley’s patented technology. Its operating frequency range is 149Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB) with impressively linear phase response across that range and across the beam width.
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QSC Adds Automatic Microphone Mixing to TouchMix-30 Pro Digital Mixer
June 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Adds Automatic Microphone Mixing to TouchMix-30 Pro Digital Mixer

QSC announced the addition of Automatic Microphone Mixing (Auto Mix) to the company’s popular TouchMix-30 Pro digital mixer. Providing two independent processors available to all of the mixer’s 24 Mic/Line inputs, the easy-to-configure and use Auto Mix function delivers advanced gain sharing capabilities to audio professionals for applications such as conferences, presentations, panel discussions and theatrical sound reinforcement.
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