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Much more than a simple amplifier, Powersoft’s new X Series promises to provide unmatched levels of versatility, flexibility and power without compromising on size, efficiency, audio quality and sheer elegance that has become Powersoft’s modus operandi. The Powersoft X Series represents the next step in the evolution of the power amplifier: the first amplifier that…

Mackie updated it’s Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers at the recent PL+S expo in Frankfurt. The new supercharged Thump Series delivers over twice the power of the immensely popular originals, boasting 1000W of power per speaker. The full-range Thump12 and Thump15 improve upon the proven chest-pounding low end legacy of Thump loved by DJs and musicians,…

The Behringer X32and X32 Core Digital Mixers recently took top honours from the readers of German music magazines Tastenwelt and Soundcheck at 2014’s Musikmesse expo. The presentations took place at a special invitation-only event hosted by powerhouse publisher PPV MEDIEN. New to the Behringer X32 family, the X32 Core took the Soundcheck “Reader’s Choice” top…

Mackie used PL+S 2014 to  announce an all-new, modern refresh of its industry mainstay portable loudspeakers — the new SRM450 and SRM350 High-Definition Portable Powered Loudspeakers. Featuring a powerful new 1000W amp platform, significantly upgraded sound quality and a host of easy-to-use digital sound-shaping tools, the new SRM450 and SRM350 deliver the unparalleled ease-of-use, professional…

RØDE Microphones is excited to announce that it has commenced shipping its new Stereo Bar for precision microphone mounting in stereo arrays. Spacing between the microphones is clearly indicated on both sides at 10cm, 15cm and 20cm, as well as the critical 17cm distance for ORTF stereo technique. In the middle of the Stereo Bar…

Behringer have announced a premium-quality library of “Artist’s Presets” for the award-winningX32 Digital Mixing Console. The collection is available free of charge on Behringer’s web site. The library was created by well-known sound engineers for use on the X32 for specific situations or instruments. Included are collections of presets from Los Angeles’ world-famous Whisky A…

Dynaudio Professional has unveiled a new AIR Control application for Mac and PC, allowing users to carry out advanced calibration and alignment of their AIR monitoring system. The software provides access to advanced tools and features inside AIR monitors and subwoofers including timing and SPL calibration and parametric EQs for each monitor. Air Control allows…

The DIS DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System consists of a central unit and a single programmable multi-user unit, enabling discussion, interpretation, grouping, VOX (voice activation) and audio scrambling feature. With plug-and-play setup and online event management capabilities, the DDS 5900 offers seamless event management for event participants and installers alike. The intuitive and ergonomic design…

VUE Audiotechnik introduced the new hs-20 subwoofer with Active Compliance Management (ACM) technology at March’s Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt. Originally developed for the highly praised hs-28 and hs-25 systems, VUE’s patent-pending ACM technology combines a unique hybrid transducer alignment with sophisticated onboard electronics to deliver more output and low frequency impact than The new hs-20…

New from PR Lighting is the XLED 250 Spot, a fully-featured, compact and lightweight LED moving spot that rounds out PR’s successful XLED range. Designed specifically for club and bar use the XLED 250 Spot delivers significant output from its highly efficient Luminus 50W CBT-90-W Big Chip white LED source. Perfect for demanding applications that require…

New Yamaha QL series digital mixing consoles that inherit the  performance and functionality of the CL series have been released at Prolight + Sound 2014. The compact QL series consoles offer all-in-one mixing, processing, and routing capability. Two models will be available: the QL5 with 64 mono + 8 stereo mix channels, and the QL1…

Building on the legacy of their award-winning PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9 digital consoles, Midas today announced the new PRO X. It’s powered by The Neutron engine, capable of up to 800 audio channels, which can be routed on a point-to-point basis and be changed, even within individual automation scenes. AES50 and HyperMAC audio networking combine…