All items tagged with sound reinforcement (220)
Target SPL and Required Amplifier Size
November 16, 2016 by Charlie Hughes

Target SPL and Required Amplifier Size

In a previous article (Loudspeaker Sensitivity: What’s a Watt Anyway? April 2010 Voice Coil), I examined the topic of loudspeaker sensitivity and how it may or may not relate to the overall sound pressure level (SPL) produced by a loudspeaker. The output capability of the amplifier driving the loudspeaker is of equal importance to achieving the target SPL from the direct field of a loudspeaker. This can also be related to the driving signal or the intended program material. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2010.
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L-Acoustics’ Holding Company, L-Group, Acquires CAMCO
November 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics’ Holding Company, L-Group, Acquires CAMCO

L-Group, holding company of L-Acoustics, today announced the acquisition of CAMCO, the manufacturer of high-end amplified controllers, DSP and audio network solutions for the professional audio industry. L-Acoustics traditionally worked in close partnership with German company CAMCO to complement its sound reinforcement and touring solutions. The acquisition will enable closer integration of active and networked systems.
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New PAcalculate Mobile App Sponsored by Powersoft
October 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New PAcalculate Mobile App Sponsored by Powersoft

Powersoft has announced that it is sponsoring the multi-platform PAcalculate app, which runs on mobile devices such as Android, iOS, Windows-Phone, and Blackberry — including smartphones and tablets. Developed by Brusi Acoustics, a consulting firm for electroacoustic and an independent laboratory for loudspeaker directivity testing, it is marketed by Doctor Pro Audio, a leading Spanish-speaking web portal.
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New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization
August 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization

Powersoft has announced the latest software release for its Armonía Pro Audio Suite, which brings substantial enhancements for fixed installation customers looking to remote manage and monitor a network audio system intuitively and dynamically. Armonía v2.8 adds a further set of features including Operator View, which brings to the user’s fingertips the ability to customize a new window tab depending on needs.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Welcomes Nathan Butler as Director of Engineering
July 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Fulcrum Acoustic Welcomes Nathan Butler as Director of Engineering

Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the appointment of Nathan Butler to the newly-created position of Director of Engineering. Butler is a professional audio industry veteran with over twenty years of experience in both theoretical and hands-on audio-related principles. He joins Fulcrum after serving as Director of Engineering for Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) for the past five and a half years. Previously, he held Principal Engineer and Senior Design Engineer positions at EAW for more than a decade.
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VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System
June 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, VUE Audiotechnik debuted the al-12, the newest and largest addition to the company’s successful al-Class of Scalable Line Array Systems. The new al-12 unleashes the full arsenal of class-leading VUE technologies for larger-scale applications, including Truextent Beryllium compression drivers and Acoustic Linearity principles. Designed for large-scale applications, the al-12 is designed for higher efficiency, increased power handling and reduced power compression.
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dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System
June 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, Italian manufacturer dBtechnologies introduced a new active line array series. The result of many years’ experience developing new solutions for powered line array systems, the new VIO L 210 reaches the next level among dBtechnologies’ speaker range aimed at larger sound reinforcement applications, offering lighter, and faster to rig elements, with a unique acoustic design combining long throw and detailed audio performance.
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Renkus-Heinz Announces Reorganization and Key Management Appointments
June 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Announces Reorganization and Key Management Appointments

Renkus-Heinz has announced a restructuring of key management positions. Following previously failed attempts to have the company in the hands of hired industry executives, company founder and chairman Harro Heinz decided to keep the business in the family and appoint Ralph Heinz as the new Chief Technical Officer and Monika Heinz Smetona as Chief Operating Officer. Other simultaneously announced appointments are intended to reinforce the company structure.
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc Far Field Immission Modeling Software Tool
April 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc Far Field Immission Modeling Software Tool

In recent years the prediction and control of far field noise immission from live open air events has become a serious topic. Gaining permission and licensing to stage such productions often requires an official statement, predicting how the noise will impact on surrounding areas. The introduction of the far field noise immission modeling software, d&b NoizCalc, addresses this issue.
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L-Acoustics Launches New Reference Subwoofer and Amplified Controller at Prolight+Sound 2016
April 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Launches New Reference Subwoofer and Amplified Controller at Prolight+Sound 2016

During Prolight+Sound 2016, L-Acoustics announced its new KS28 reference subwoofer, exclusively driven by the new LA12X amplified controller. The L-Acoustics KS28 takes sub performance to new lows, offering extended bandwidth down to 25 Hz, outstanding low frequency resolution, exceptional SPL - adding 3dB of SPL in comparison to the existing SB28 subwoofer - and tight impact.
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