The annual Australian Musician Music Gear Awards is in its second year. The products within each category are nominated by the Australian Music Association member wholesalers, which is then opened to the public for voting.
(Jim Evans)
MediaMaster is a software solution for professional control of real-time video and effects that has been specifically developed for desk operators and lighting designers.
More than simply supporting curved screen functionality, the new geometry correction also allows you to correct a single projector mounted in those difficult places where standard keystone correction is not effective, says the company. It will also harmonise the output from several projectors which cannot be installed at the same distance or angle to a curved screen.
MediaMaster 2.2 also offers several other improvements, such as better support for multiple monitors. While still running on Windows XP and Mac OS X, MediaMaster 2.2 n
RSG's new S-MADI REAC Bridge was launched this summer. "We are seeing remarkable demand for the ability to cross-talk between devices in all sectors of the market, from recording to live production," says RSG product manager Simon Kenning. "Extending its compatibility within professional audio circles presents great opportunities for Roland."
The design of the S-MADI REAC Bridge was inspired by high levels of interest in the M-48 personal mixer sy
The new LM2 is one of the first products that complies with the European R128 loudness standard, as well as US standards. The meter analyzes any audio, be it speech, music or other sources, assigning it an ATSC A/85- or EBU R128-compliant loudness number. Numbers may be used to normalise programmes, commercials and music tracks, and to set metadata in AC3 transmission.
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One of the most important features of the new version software is the extra provisions made for integration of the console with Roland's M-48 Personal Mixing System.
An engineer's monitor function has been added to the M-48 Manager software on the M-300, M-380 and M-400 digital consoles, enabling him or her to designate an M-48 unit from which the engineer can monitor and control the balance of each musician's M-48 monitor mix. The musician's group mix can also be controlled from the engineer's own M-48. A MIX Option has been added, ensuring that only sources assigned to a group will b
With three different fan speeds, the AF-5 gives designers tight control over the level of wind they introduce to a stage, dance floor or any other setting, says the company. Aside from creating the effect of the wind itself, the AF-5 can be used to make fog, haze, snow and bubbles travel farther and higher. Flexible enough to excel in a variety of applications, the AF-5 has an adjustable 45 degree wind angle.
"The AF-5 really takes fogger effects to the next level," says Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional, the exclusive North American distributor of Antari products. "It makes foggers, hazers and other effect
The FBA consists of software and a set of three dimming filters in various grades that mount directly onto a Logitech Pro 9000 webcam. Light output is measured and a set of detailed photometric data is generated in real time. The data illustrates the level of uniformity of a fixture's output, allowing users to easily view the effect of luminaire and/or lamp adjustments on the field of light.
Viewing the beam in greater detail on a computer screen allows for more accurate adjustments and eliminates the uncomfortable need to stare directly into the field of light.
Not only does the FBA make for faster, more accurate lamp adjustments, it ensur
Martin One-Key simplifies software distribution, improves protection and protects investments, says the company. All Martin Professional PC-based applications will eventually share this same protection method.
With Martin One-Key, adding new software is a few click process; no need to wait for a box to be delivered. In addition, Martin One-Key allows any user to try Martin Professional software for a 45-day trial period with full features.
Martin One-Key is currently bundled with the following products: LightJockey 2 Kit, M-PC-Basic 8 universes Kit, M-PC Pro 64 universes Kit, MSD5 Gold, MS
"We designed every clip to be easily keyed, tiled and colorized painlessly, we've also rendered many of these clips to play at a slower speed, as most media servers do a better job speeding clips up," says Michael Zinman.
"Everything about In Your back Pocket will make sense to programmers. To our knowledge, this is the only collection of royalty-free loops that have been designed specifically for media server
The RM 510's capsule design features an ultra-light, 3mm thick aluminium ribbon that "delivers spectacular frequency response and exceptional transient behaviour". A unique sound channelling technology provides the capsule with its cardioid polar pattern making the RM 510 the very first ribbon capsule perfect for use on stage with wireless microphone systems, says the company. In keeping with beyerdynamic's manufacturing philosophy, every RM 510 wireless microphone capsule is handmade in Germany.
By employing a sound labyrinth
The Drop-Stop feature provides spring-loaded legs which support the back-can on the included rails and C-ring, so that the installer no longer needs to hold the can against the tile while tightening the clamps. If the loudspeaker back cans are pre-installed to a conduit system for termination at a later date, the product's Twist-Assist locking system allows th
The QU Truss Series includes two new products: The QU-212 Batten Ladder has a 20ft span UDL capacity of 1000lbs., 4'' wide top chord for stability, and requires minimal truck/storage space with the availability of storage carts. The QU-312 Triangle Truss with 840 lbs. UDL over a 30' span, and 400 lbs UDL over a 40ft span also has the availability of storage carts.
Tomcat's new curtain track truss features an integrated track whic
The DN-F650R is designed for for audio recording in a myriad of demanding applications, including the studio, broadcast, houses of worship, government, meeting and conference recording.
The recorder has RS-232C and USB keyboard control, making it suitable for integrated sound systems. A full host of inputs and outputs from AES/EBU to Balanced XLR in and out allow for its inclusion into nearly every application. Its playback features also include +20% / - 40% pitch control, likewise suitable for dance and aerobics/fitness. Additionally, the o
Advanced design features in the Antari IP-1500 have earned it an IP-65 rating, making it safe and effective to use outdoors. When used outdoors, even during rain storms, the machine detects ambient temperatures and adjusts its operating parameters accordingly so it runs with maximum efficiency. Whether it's used indoors or out, the IP-1500 is the greenest choice in foggers, consuming 13% less electricity than typical fog machines in its size class, says the company. The IP-1500 also has a very efficient onboard heat conservation system.
"This fog machine is state-of-the-art in every sense of the term," said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional, the exclusive United States distributor of Antari products. &q
The concept is simple - the item requiring transportation is placed in the centre of the Euro-Crate base section, and then ratchet strapped to the inbuilt, aircraft grade alloy tie-down points. The required number of intermediate sections are placed on top to ensure the item is solidly packed before the lid is fastened on top.
"We spotted a gap in the market," explains 5 Star's head of technical design, Simon Edwards. "All manner of odd shaped and non-standard objects need transporting constantly, and this is a highly efficient, tough and cost-effective answer that's extremely quick and easy to pack."
The 12mm birch ply carcass features a high pressure laminate (HPL) exterior finish, combined with a 30mm aluminium angle to all the leading edges, ensu
RND's founder and head designer Mr. Rupert Neve comments, "Transformers have always been a signature component of my designs, and the implementation of custom transformers with the class-A circuit topologies developed for the Portico Series have drawn on countless years of knowledge. As the result of countless hours of experimentation, these preamplifier designs greatly enhance sonic performance, and make listening a more enjoyable experience."
In addition to 72 dB of gain, the 5024's mic pres include
With the FK6 and SK6, AllFrame I/O boxes can be installed in existing floor pockets or used as drop-boxes on stage. At the centre of the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System is the F6 Modular I/O Frame, a multi-purpose network frame with six field-configurable I/O card slots and integrated Cat-5e and fibre optic connectivity.
The F6 can be outfitted to meet the audio I/O requirements of nearly any application. Additional mounting options for the F6 include on-wall or in-wall mounting using a standard NEMA Type 1 enclosure or rack-mounting, with connectors facing the front or rear, using the RK6 rack mounting kit.
Designed for permanent installations such as houses of worship, theatres, schools and conference centres, a
On show will be the Domino 48 XT M control desk. Providing 48 faders in two preset mode or 96 faders in extended mode on the Domono 96 XT, or 24/48 faders on the 48 XT, a minimum of 500 theatrical memories allows easy creation and modification of theatrical playbacks.
ADB, recently appointed as exclusive distributor in France for EGO Systems and PREGO software, will display this lighting control software along with associated control hardware solutions.
ADB's latest dimming technology will also be on display, in the shape of the powerful and versatile Eurodim Twin Tech modules. Capable of dimming and switching every type of stage luminaire and house lighting in one int
"Tomcat has provided a wide variety of solutions for religious venues ranging from simple truss spans on a couple of points, to complex custom grids finished to exact specifications with rigging automation and other features that were once imagined and then created," stated Brad Barnhill, brand manager for Tomcat.
"We know that church teams have specific needs and requirements, so we encourage them to contact us for assistance in the design and provision of superior structural products for their projects and to engage our in
Clear-Com's HelixNet Party-line and enhanced Tempest2400 offer audio professionals communications that are easy to set up and use, yet highly sophisticated, flexible and scalable, says the company.
(Jim Evans)
Version 9 of Pro Tools offers customers the choice to work with Avid audio interfaces, third-party audio interfaces, or no hardware at all when using the built-in audio capabilities of a Mac or PC. This first-ever software-only option for Pro Tools delivers customers the most open, flexible and feature rich version in history, while also providing top professional features customers have requested, says the company.
Also, new support for the Avid EUCON open Ethernet protocol now enables customers to expand control surface options to include Avid's Artist Series and Pro Series audio consoles and controllers (formerly known as Euphonix consoles and controllers).
(Jim Evans)
This is based on the success of the PRO-440 case - marketed as "The perfect hard case for 2 x CDJ 400 players, 1 x DJM 400 mixer and 2 USB sticks" - which to date has sold over 7000 units, in Europe alone.
The new PRO-350FLT offers lightweight and durable protection for Pioneer's 2 x CDJ-350s/DJM-350 portable professional DJ system. It also has some new features for which Pioneer returned to 5 Star - to continue the winning collaboration.
The main new physical addition is that the rear section now incorporates a cable management ('loom-box'), to ensure that the connectors and cabling are kept safe and neatly out of sight. This simple 90° up-stand creates the 'loom-box' area. (a separate structure was required on the PRO-440 c
The M-PC Pro, which replaces the original Maxxyz PC, includes all the features of the Maxxyz PC plus all new features from the new M1 console. In addition, M-PC Pro has been upgraded from 32 to 64 DMX universes over standard Artnet or by using the Martin USB DUO DMX, making it some of the most powerful PC-based lighting software ever made.
For budget-oriented applications, the M-PC Basic offers the same feature set as the M-PC Pro but can generate a maximum of eight DMX universes.
Both M-PC Pro and M-PC Basic come with the MSD5 (Martin ShowDesigner) MC Edition 3D Visualizer and one Martin USB DUO DMX.
In the same round of new releases, Martin also announces the addition of an M-PC 8 universes license to the Martin Ether2DMX8 Ar
