In prototype form, the Engineer is a balancing tool, again designed primarily for pubs and clubs. The problem stems from the current fashion for mass storage MP3 file players, where the myriad compression techniques lead to wild var
Augmenting the Martin line array range is the W8LMD, a small under-hang cabinet for the mini line array that will attach to the standard fly-frame for use as a near down-fill 120° by 20°, while the W8MX is a sub delivering 104dB at 1W/1m from a single 18" hybrid cabinet. The two boxes can also be used a compact stand-alone system, the top boxes capable of being stacked - MD above MX - or the MD can be pole-mounted to the sub; in this configuration there's a handy HF cut switch included, on the assumption you'll likely be playing a small room and won't want th
Of particular interest for bars and clubs as well as light and sound installers was the new Q-Play digital music systems. This touch screen unit incorporates bio-metric (fingerprint) security, ensuring that only those authorized to do so can change the music (or its volume). The system can be managed by venue staff or programmed remotely via an optional secure internet link.
Also attracting a stream of visitors was the new Screenfly, a software programme used to generate immedi
DSM2060 is a DSP controller for any system, not just Con Tour. 2 in, 6 out, it uses Hardman Filter technology, has 64 EQ bands, two shelving EQs on all inputs and outputs as well as delay and limiters.
The new Actor DX is a self-powered upgrade, previously rated at 2400W per stack, now handling 3200W from a pair of low-end boxes and a mid/hi
Another featured product was the DVS8 compact flash sound store. The unit uses CF cards to store high quality 16bit 44.1kHz samples that can be played back across public address and voice alarm systems. A positive show, according to Neil Voce.
Eight signal processors can be used simultaneously; conventionally deployed as four graphics and four effects, but with all the onboard effects units capable of operating alternatively as graphics, up to eight graphics can be used. If you don't need the effects - the choice is yours. Operators can exploit processing power
On the PA rental side, SSE confirmed they are now members of the V-dosc Network, and that recent improvements to the software control of their Nexo Geo-T system has been extremely well received by visiting sound engineers to this year's V and Reading festivals.
SSE has re-tooled its range of stage deck products, a new aluminium profile extrusion of just 75mm makes for a compact system; six sections stacked in the same space as two decks of older conventiona
Debuting at PLASA was an enhanced version of Proel's popular Smart series - the Smart VPlus. The new, improved versions boast high quality sound coupled with sturdy build quality. The trapezoidal enclosures come in 20 flavours, both active and passive.
At the higher end of the market was the AX1118SP subwoofer system, designed to work with the Axiom line array system. The cabinet is designed to be flown as part of an Axiom system and comprises an 18" neodymium woofer with 4" voice coil, wh
The AT9892 is another tiny, flexible head-worn mic; lightweight and omni-directional, and with an easily re-shaped ear curve, this mic is ideal for the TV studio environment.
