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QSC have added DSP to their GX Series amplifiers. Originally designed as portable amplifiers for musicians and PA operators, GX Series also found numerous homes in installations nationwide. Now, with the addition of DSP facilities, GX is even better equipped as an entertainment and installation solution. Housed in a 2U rack-mount configuration, both GXD models…

The Crestron Pyng hub enables complete set up and control of Crestron home automation in just a few steps from an iPad. Technology integrators can rapidly create lifestyle scenes for each room, schedule events, and more without a laptop. It also empowers homeowners to make changes to their scenes, settings, and even system schedules right…

Bose Professional has drawn acclaim from end users and venue owners for its iconic L1 portable array systems. Bose now expands its portable P.A. offerings with the introduction of the F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. Designed to serve an even broader set of applications than L1 systems, F1 Model 812 is…

Neumann is expanding the KH line with its first midfield monitor – the KH 420. The active 3-way system (10″+3″+1″) is ideal for larger 5.1 and 7.1 configurations and listening distances of up to 11 metres. Computer optimised drivers, the Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD), acoustical controls for matching the speakers to the listening room,…

At Prolight + Sound 2015 in Frankfurt, d&b audiotechnik will introduce the newest four channel, two rack unit (2RU) amplifier: the D20. The new amplifier features proven, intuitive user interfaces and offers fast, responsive remote control and monitoring via Ethernet through the Open Control Architecture (OCA) protocol. The D20 amplifier has four independent 1600 Watt…

The Hercules Uplight from ShowPro is a battery operated LED uplighter running four 10 watt CREE RGBW LEDs. The Hercules can be controlled via DMX, wirelessly through on-board W-DMX receivers or run as a stand alone. Charge time for the lithium battery is six hours, which gives the unit nine hours of operation at 100%.…

Allen & Heath has launched new Chrome Edition models of its class-leading GLD series mixers, with extensive new features and FX. GLD Chrome firmware adds Auto Mic Mixing capability and further additions to the comprehensive processing suite, including faithfully crafted new FX and channel-based compressor emulations. The Chrome Edition GLD-80 and GLD-112 mixers have been redesigned…

AcousticDesign speakers from QSC offer system integrators a premium quality installed sound solution where performance, coverage, and aesthetics are paramount. Suited to a wide variety of foreground/background audio applications the current line-up of 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” 2-ways plus 12” sub-woofer has now been supplemented by a 4” 2-way. Like the other AD speakers…

ATH-R70x is Audio-Technica’s first professional open-back reference headphone, joining the recently released ATH-M70x as the open-back/closed-back professional headphone flagship line-up. Unlike the M70x, the ATH-R70x features Audio-Technica’s self-adjusting 3D wing support headband design that adapts to comfortably fit any size head. Combined with breathable fabric ear-pads and feather-light weight (approx. 210 grams) the R70x provides…

Meyer Sound has announced the release of Compass Go By Meyer Sound™, a new app that turns the iPad into a portable control device for optimizing Meyer Sound systems seamlessly and accurately. Compass Go provides a tablet extension to the Compass® control software, the primary control interface for the Galileo® and Galileo Callisto™ loudspeaker management…

The Alero ALR-AEC-8 is a dedicated microphone mixer for up to eight microphones designed specifically for web conferencing applications such as Lync or Skype in medium to large meeting rooms. It also supports VTC and audio conferencing systems. Its USB Audio Output enables the Alero ALR-AEC-8 to be a microphone expansion unit for AMX Enzo…