All items tagged with live sound (217)
DiGiCo Reveals SD12 Compact Multi-Application Digital Mixing Console
January 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Reveals SD12 Compact Multi-Application Digital Mixing Console

During NAMM 2017, in Anaheim, CA, British company DiGiCo had a somewhat understated presence, back to back with its strategic technology partner Waves and the joint-development company DiGiGrid. Still, everything was new in the booth, starting with the SD7 Quantum 7 Stealth Core 2 upgraded console, followed by the S31, basically an S21 with 31 faders, and three 10" multi-touch screens. The main highlight at the DiGiCo booth was the worldwide launch of the new SD12, affordable, multi-application digital console.
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PreSonus Unveils Third-Generation StudioLive Series III Consoles
January 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Unveils Third-Generation StudioLive Series III Consoles

The result of nine years of R&D, PreSonus’ new third-generation StudioLive Series III digital console/recorders are fully recallable. At NAMM 2017, the new series launched with two models: the 16-channel StudioLive 16, with 17 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 17 recallable XMAX preamps and the top-of-the-line StudioLive 32, with 33 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 33 recallable XMAX preamps.
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Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System Now Shipping
January 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System Now Shipping

The brand new and innovative Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System was one of the highlights at NAMM 2016, where Mackie seemed revitalized with several new bold product introductions and an energetic engineering team revealing a new direction for the famous company (part of Loud Technologies). Now Mackie confirms that the modular system, combining the DL32R mixer and I/O rack with the all-new DC16 control surface is now available and shipping worldwide.
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Powersoft Appoints Klas Dalbjorn for Product Manager Position
January 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Appoints Klas Dalbjorn for Product Manager Position

Powersoft’s determination to strengthen the company further in 2017 has begun in the most dynamic fashion, with the appointment of the highly experienced Klas Dalbjorn as Product Manager. The former Lab Gruppen and Lake Product Research Manager will add considerable strength and gravitas to the development team, headed by co-founder and R&D director, Claudio Lastrucci. His role will extend across the entire product portfolio.
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New Year Appointments Raise the Game at Solid State Logic
January 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Year Appointments Raise the Game at Solid State Logic

Solid State Logic (SSL) announced three key new appointments to its product management team as part of its strategy to accelerate the development of new products and updates for current ones. John Hourihane is the new Director of Product Management for SSL and becomes part of the senior management team; Richard Ferriday joins SSL as Product Manager of its Live Sound division; and Andy Jackson returns to SSL as Product Manager, Studios.
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PK Sound Launches Gravity 30 Subwoofer Featuring Powersoft M-Force Transducer
December 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

PK Sound Launches Gravity 30 Subwoofer Featuring Powersoft M-Force Transducer

PK Sound has launched the Gravity 30 - high power 30-inch subwoofer. Specializing in large-scale electronic dance music (EDM) events, the Canadian company understands low frequencies and the need to control those extensions in high power systems. Following extensive tests in live applications, PK combined a Powersoft 15,000 Watts M-Driver amplifier and 30” M-Force driver in a high output compact cabinet, able to replace 3 dual 18″ subs!
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Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces Microphone Designed Exclusively for Upright Bass
November 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces Microphone Designed Exclusively for Upright Bass

Ear Trumpet Labs (ETL) announced Nadine; the newest addition to the company’s expanding product line, in this case a microphone designed specifically for upright bass. Nadine is a medium-large diaphragm condenser microphone that excels in capturing the natural acoustic sound of the upright bass, picking up as much of the surface sound as possible while highlighting its rich low end. With great feedback rejection, it is perfect for live players to use with stage monitors.
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NAMM Show 2017 Promises to Redefine Musical and Pro Audio Trends
October 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

NAMM Show 2017 Promises to Redefine Musical and Pro Audio Trends

The Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, promoted by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is always one of the most important annual events for the audio industry, mixing the passion for music, audio production and sound in the most vibrant and happiest environment there is. As usual, audioXpress will be in full force. Don’t forget to look for audioXpress in those magazine bins.
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Martin Audio Upgraded Software Allows Improved Prediction and Optimization of MLA Systems
October 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Martin Audio Upgraded Software Allows Improved Prediction and Optimization of MLA Systems

Martin Audio has announced a significant upgrade to Display, the software brain of its Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA) Series, improving even further how loudspeaker arrays are configured and controlled for any auditorium or size audience. The new Display 2.2 software represents what R&D Director, Jason Baird, now describes as “the world’s most accurate prediction and optimization array software, bar none.”
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QSC Premieres the New TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer
September 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Premieres the New TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer

QSC introduced the TouchMix-30 Pro, a 32-channel digital mixer expanding the acclaimed TouchMix Series mixer lineup with an enhanced feature set. The new TouchMix-30 Pro was designed for production professionals, musicians and bands as well as live performance venues, and QSC hopes the concept will establish a new standard for performance in a compact digital mixer with features and functionality that will satisfy the most demanding professionals.
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