Martin Audio has released its PSX, a self-powered subwoofer for the DD6, XD12 and XD15 loudspeaker systems. Featuring a 15”/4” voice coil and long-excursion driver in a reflex-ported enclosure, it houses two channels of Class D amplification, one channel for itself and one channel to power an XD12, XD15,or up to three DD6s. The PSX’s […]

Mackie launched a new 32-channel digital mixing system controlled wirelessly from Mackie’s intuitive Master Fader iPad app. The Mackie DL32R features a mix of flexible, professional I/O in a 3U rackmount design. Each of the 32 inputs (24 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo) feature Mackie’s all-new Onyx+ recallable mic pre-amps, with remote control over preamp gain […]

Martin Audio calls its new DD12 a multi-purpose two-way loudspeaker system. It combines onboard networking, DSP and Class D amplification with transducers and Differential Dispersion horn technology. (Differential Dispersion technology, the company claims, delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with X° x  Y° horns, providing more throw to the rear to distribute sound evenly […]

At InfoComm, Lab.gruppen introduced the D Series, its new flagship install-dedicated four-channel DSP amplifier platform. The D Series platform is available in two versions — one featuring Lake, the other featuring Tesira by Biamp Systems — each offering unique capabilities and advantages. The Lake variant offers Lake Processing DSP with analog, AES and a Dual-redundant […]

Extron is shipping the DTP CrossPoint 84 — a system in one box, including a 4K matrix switcher, two built-in independent scalers, integrated DTP and XTP signal extension, a  mono or stereo amplifier, audio DSP capabilities and an advanced control processor that is expandable. The DTP CrossPoint 84 is 4K-capable for managing both sources and […]

Atlas Sound has announced the release of its Atlas A-Line Acoustics AL123A-B and AL218A-B network configurable, flyable line array speaker and subwoofer. These new speakers are designed to provide high intelligibility and high output sound for large format installations including arenas, theaters, houses of worship and auditoriums. The AL123A-B is a three-way line array speaker […]

XTA is debuting the APA series (Adaptive Processing Amplification) at this year’s InfoComm show. According to XTA, APA’s new power and DSP platforms have been designed to interact intelligently and adapt to prevailing conditions, protecting drivers and significantly enhancing performance from all speaker systems. Using what XTA claims is studio-quality analog-to-digital converters at the outputs […]

ClearOne has launched the CONVERGE MatrixSound Reinforcement Distribution and Processing System enabled with Dante networking. Available in Q4 2014, this new system leverages the utility of existing Ethernet networks for the routing and distribution of networked audio, supporting up to 512×512 uncompressed channels for audio matrix mixing. ClearOne’s CONVERGE Matrix works with CONVERGE Pro and […]

Recently Symetrix announced a strategic partnership with Attero Tech and Stewart Audio. In a significant development for users of Audinate’s Dante audio networking technology, the current release of SymNet Composer open architecture design software for Edge and Radius Dante network audio DSP’s natively integrates select Attero Tech and Stewart Audio products supporting their network discovery, […]

PreSonus’ free SL Room Control is system-control and performance-monitoring software for StudioLive AI Active Integration loudspeakers. The software runs under Mac OS X 10.7 and later, Windows 7 or 8, and iOS 7 and will later run on Apple iPad 2 or later. Tightly integrated with StudioLive AI-series speakers, PreSonus says that its SL Room […]

Stealth Acoustics is shipping its SA2400 dual-channel amplifier with built-in DSP. Rated at 450 watts RMS per channel, the SA2400 utilizes Stealth’s Class A/B output stages coupled to a traditional high-current power supply. The SA2400 also debuts the newly designed Stealth Signal Management System (SSMS) that allows for complete per-channel programming of advanced DSP features […]

Last month, we considered the idea that it isn’t just the disciplines of IT and AV that are converging, but that the tools and components of both disciplines are combining in many AV shows or installations. This earned me some criticism about the way I had misused the term “convergence” (much of it from another […]

Biamp Systems is now shipping its TesiraFORTÉ series of audio processors. TesiraFORTÉ consists of eight models — four AVB models and four non-AVB models — with fixed input and output configurations. These processors are a part of Biamp’s Tesira family of DSP-based media systems. Also shipping is Biamp’s new Dante-enabled DAN-1 digital server networking card, […]

Mackie has announced new portable speakers, the SRM450 and SRM350 models, which are spec’d at 1000 watts with custom drivers. Featuring two new audio tools, these new SRM speakers can simplify setup and produce results that Mackie claims simply not found in any other speakers at this price. You can choose between four application-specific speaker […]

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Meridian’s newest line, dubbed the DSP8000 SE, DSP7200 SE and DSP5200 SE, are part of a family of three new Digital Signal Processing (DSP) digital active loudspeakers. These speakers feature a beryllium-domed tweeter, new electronics and driver clamp rings (all drive units clamped with machined rings to provide enhanced mechanical stability). The new DSP including […]

Stealth Acoustics will debut the SA2400 at CEDIA in Denver at the end of the month. The SA2400 is a dual-channel amplifier with built-in DSP. Rated at over 450 watts RMS per channel, the SA2400 utilizes Stealth’s Class A/B output stage coupled to a traditional high-current power supply. It also uses the Stealth Signal Management […]

Atlas Sound told rAVe last week that all models in the new BlueBridge family of DSP audio products are now shipping. The BlueBridge family of products feature drag and drop, open architecture software and can operate on any network. Each model utilizes high quality THAT microphone preamps and 24-bit converters to obtain ultra-low noise floor […]

The two-channel LUCIA (Localized Utility Compact Intelligent Amplification) from Lab.gruppen is a compact Energy Star compliant Class D amplifier platform with DSP in the smallest amplifier the company has ever produced. LUCIA is designed for small AV applications that don’t need a distributed system with centralized rack-mounted amplification, matrixing and processing. The LUCIA is four […]

Atlas Sound announced last week that the first generation BlueBridge Designer and Blue Panel software packages — for use with BlueBridge DSP audio processors first shown at InfoComm — is already available for configurating systems. These software solutions are designed to give system integrators and designers the software interface to use in conjunction with BlueBridge […]

As I write this article, there are just a few weeks to go before the 2013 InfoComm conference and exposition in Orlando. The conference is a great opportunity to become educated, network with industry peers and see the latest in AV, collaboration and multimedia technology. This year, however, there will be a unique opportunity to see a […]

Seems like only yesterday (well, OK, more like 20 years ago!) that I inquisitively pursued replacing several equalizers in a large venue sound system with a single state of the art DSP (Digital Signal Processing) EQ. The system it was transplanted into was for speech reinforcement and music playback in an acoustically (and environmentally) challenging […]