All items tagged with sound reinforcement (231)
Rational Acoustics Smaart v8 Introduces new Software Environment
March 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Rational Acoustics Smaart v8 Introduces new Software Environment

Rational Acoustics, the developers of the world renowned Smaart Acoustic Test and Measurement Software have announced that Smaart v8, which the company says will be the most powerful, flexible and adaptable version to date, will be released March 15, 2016. The new v8 brings lots of new features and greatly expanded control of the software environment.
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d&b audiotechnik Acquired by Private Investment Company, Targets New Expansion Stage
February 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Acquired by Private Investment Company, Targets New Expansion Stage

German professional audio equipment manufacturer d&b audiotechnik GmbH announced that Ardian, an independent private investment company, is acquiring the company from previous owners, investment companies Odewald & Compagnie and COBEPA. The move intends to support d&b audiotechnik’s international growth strategy as defined by existing management, which also gets a stake in the company.
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PreSonus ULT-series Loudspeakers Deliver Ultra-Long Throw with Even Coverage
February 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus ULT-series Loudspeakers Deliver Ultra-Long Throw with Even Coverage

PreSonus announced its new ULT-series active loudspeakers, which combine the widest horizontal dispersion of any loudspeaker in their class with a focused vertical dispersion for an ultra-long throw. The result is even coverage throughout the space, enabling the audience to hear clearly wherever they are.
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QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers
February 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers

Who would have thought? QSC, one of the most recognized amplifier companies - which made a successful transition to active loudspeakers nine years ago - now introduces the E Series of passive loudspeakers at NAMM 2016. According to the Costa Mesa, CA, company, the new series takes advantage of advanced DSP when used as part of a complete QSC system.
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Bose Professional Updates Legendary Panaray 802 and 402 Loudspeakers as Series IV
November 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Updates Legendary Panaray 802 and 402 Loudspeakers as Series IV

Its no wonder these speakers look familiar. Bose Panaray 802 and Panaray 402 sound-reinforcement loudspeakers have been used for so long that even those Asian companies producing knockoffs have already introduced multiple generations of “improved” iterations (!). Now Bose decided it was time for “Series IV” models with updates to facilitate simple and versatile mounting.
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Subwoofer Alignment with Full-Range System
November 4, 2015 by Charlie Hughes

Subwoofer Alignment with Full-Range System

In this tutorial Charlie Hughes addresses the question of “How do I align a subwoofer with a full-range loudspeaker system?”. He answers the problem by addressing the three main issues of crossover frequencies, relative output level and delay. This article was originally published in Voice Coil November 2011.
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Mackie Introduces Reach All-in-One Professional PA System With ARC Array Technology
November 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie Introduces Reach All-in-One Professional PA System With ARC Array Technology

Mackie continues to expand its range of solutions addressing the needs of performance musicians with innovative and affordable designs, now introducing an all-in-one professional PA system that delivers ultra-wide coverage for the entire audience and powerful built-in personal monitoring. The new Mackie Reach Professional PA System features ARC (Amplified Radial Curve) high frequency array technology.
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Allen & Heath Launches Qu Chrome Compact Digital Mixers
October 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Allen & Heath Launches Qu Chrome Compact Digital Mixers

Allen & Heath has launched new Chrome Editions of its Qu series compact digital mixers to mark the launch of Qu v1.8 Chrome firmware in mid-October, which adds major new features including Automatic Mic Mixing, a Spectrogram and additional monitor mixes. The Chrome refresh reaches the brand’s compact range, following a similar strategy announced for the GLD series earlier in 2015.
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d&b audiotechnik Refines Point Source Loudspeaker Design For High Quality Sound Reinforcement
September 2, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Refines Point Source Loudspeaker Design For High Quality Sound Reinforcement

Stuttgart-, Germany, based d&b audiotechnik designs and manufactures beautiful black boxes which are the epitome of professional audio. Beneath the discrete appearance, d&b applies a combination of expertise in electroacoustics and audio electronics to design loudspeakers such as these new point-source models in their V-Series.
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Yamaha Announces New DXS18 Best-in-Class Powered Subwoofer
August 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Announces New DXS18 Best-in-Class Powered Subwoofer

Yamaha announced the release of the newest addition to the DXS Series of powered subwoofers, the DXS18. Joining the DXS12 and DXS15 models, the DXS18 delivers the highest output level of the series as well as the lowest frequency range capability, while offering improved cabinet construction, DSP processing, protection functions and crossover control.
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