New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014
PLASA London takes place from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 October 2014 at ExCeL London. The show, which attracts the biggest names in professional lighting, audio, video and stage technologies, has been a pivotal date in the international entertainment technology tradeshow calendar for nearly four decades. The Professional Development Programme is part of PLASA London 2014 and aims to test theory, inspire debate and showcase expert insight from the different areas of the entertainment technology industry.
New Jensen Bass Speakers Are Smooth and Have Punch
Once again, Jensen and SICA have developed a new innovative approach in design and continue to supply products that allow the musician to find their desired tone. The new Jensen Bass-series speakers are available in two distinct categories giving the musician multiple options, with four different woofer sizes, from 8” to 15”.
RØDE Takes On-camera Microphones To An Entirely New Level With The New Stereo VideoMic X
The RØDE Stereo VideoMic X was introduced during the IBC 2014 show in Amsterdam and will be shipping globally in October 2014. As RØDE explains, “We had the objective of creating the best of the best and I believe we’ve done just that. The Stereo VideoMic X is the ultimate tool for superlative audio capture in any environment.”
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Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up
Futuresource Consulting has just completed its latest round of research into the headphones market. According to the new report, the market continues to climb skywards, the global headphones market expanded by nearly 10% in volume last year to reach 286 million units shipped, triggering 16% growth in retail value and revenues of $8.4 billion.
B&C Speakers New Mini High Frequency Driver DE110
B&C Speakers announced the release of its new high performance DE110 mini high frequency driver. With just 60mm in diameter and 50 watts of program power, the driver was designed for applications where size and/or weight are an issue, multi-driver horns and line array elements.
Powersoft to Present on Advanced Subwoofer Design and its Patented M-Force Loudspeaker Technology at 137th AES Convention
Powersoft will present working methodologies and loudspeaker application scenarios on its patented M-Force linear motor technology at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, on Friday, October 10th. The presentation will address how moving magnet linear motor technology in subwoofers can deliver greater conversion efficiency and sound quality in the lower frequencies.
Radial Engineering Relaunches Hafler Brand
Radial decided to bring Hafler back in the market. After acquiring the brand from Rockford Corporation, earlier this year, Radial started working in preparation to bring back legendary Hafler amplifiers and designing a new range of Hafler branded preamps and headphone amplifiers. Studio monitor’s to follow?
NTi Audio Now Offers Comprehensive Spectral Noise Data Analysis
Data Explorer is a PC-based software application providing comprehensive analysis and reporting of noise data obtained from the XL2 Sound Level Meter from NTi Audio. The software now offers an extensive analysis of spectral noise data and the calculation of Day-Night-Levels for noise annoyance reporting.
DPA, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices Host The Sound Summit LA
On Wednesday, October 8, just prior to the start of the 137th International AES Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices will host The Sound Summit LA event. The event will discuss the best practices for utilizing all three brands during a production.
Alcons Audio Enhances Dolby Atmos at JT Cinemas with Custom System
One of the longest-established cinema chains in the Netherlands, JT Cinemas has spent the last few years investing in new sites and upgrading existing venues to offer Dutch audiences the best possible experience. Working closely with leading cinema solutions provider dcinex, JT has chosen Alcons Audio systems for the cutting edge Dolby Atmos installation at its Kerkrade site.