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AKG DMS 700 V2 system
512-bit encryption, lower latency, D7 capsule and UK-specific presets
S U MME R 2011 AKG has announced the DMS700 V2 digital wireless system with 512 bit encryption, lower latency, increased working range and a new DPT700 bodypack. DMS 700 is also now available with the premium D7 microphone capsule, and with UK-specific channel presets covering channel 38 and more. Existing DMS 700 systems can be updated through a software update to gain the 512-bit encryption, AES/EBU output, 0.5ms improved latency, and improved link quality. The hardware upgrade further decreases the latency of the analogue outputs, increases the DPT 700 microphone gain and a higher headphone output. Sound Technology have demo systems of the DMS 700 available. Call 01462 480000 to arrange one. > www.soundtech.co.uk/akg
BSS Audio ships world’s first Ethernet AVB switch The BSS GS724T, cobranded with Netgear®, is the world’s first AVB (IEEE Audio Video Bridge) switch for networking multichannel audio and video over Ethernet.
AVB enables time-synchronized, ultra-lowlatency audio and video signals to be distributed over IEEE 802 Ethernet networks, offering the
JBL expands CSS Commerical Series JBL has expanded the CSS Commercial Series with the introduction of the CSS-1S/T, a low-cost compact surface-mounted 2-way 100V/70V/Ώ loudspeaker ideal for low to medium background music appications. > www.soundtech.co.uk/jbl
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potential to greatly simplify A/V system wiring and installation while providing expanded signaldistribution and control capabilities.
Crown Microphones Following a period of unavailablilty due to RoHS laws, a number of Crown’s microphone range are once again available in the UK and Eire. Available models include the PZM, PCC models and minature models, popular in conferencing, lecturn, theatre and security applications.
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RG Jones redesigns Wimbledon’s Soundweb Network RG Jones’ long relationship with The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club has taken a new turn with a complete redesign of the existing BSS Soundweb audio distribution system in time for this year’s Wimbledon Championships.
With this year’s addition of the new Court 3 show court and Court 4, the existing single BSS BLU-Link transport, despite carrying 256 channels of fault tolerant, low-latency audio at 48kHz/24bit across a standard CAT5e connection, had vastly been exceeding capacity.
The new scalable system spanning the 42-acre site involves four separate 256-channel BSS BLULink rings, using four BLU-800 processors, six BLU320s, 34 x BLU-160’s and a BLU-120, all supplied by Sound Technology Ltd. > www.soundtech.co.uk/bss
JBL introduces CSM Public Address Mixers Affordable, professional music processing solutions for background music and paging JBL has introduced the CSM-32 and CSM-21 Commercial Series mixers that provide an entry-level, cost-effective approach to commercial audio applications. The mixers offer a palette of processing tools, including priority override, page ducking, source and zone EQ, LevelGuard, AutoWarmth and a built-in crossover. Three wall controllers are available for the CSM-32 and CSM-21 devices, which offer volume control and source selection from convenient remote locations. > www.soundtech.co.uk/jbl
Crown extends warranty More reasons to specify Crown with confidence
Crown has extended the no-fault warranty on the CTs, I-Tech HD and Marco-Tech i amplifiers to five years. All other Crown amplifiers continue to be convered by the existing 3 year warranty. > www.soundtech.couk/crown
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HiQNet System Architect 3.0 Harman Professional has announced the introduction of its HiQnet System Architect™ Version 3.0 system configuration software, the first version of System Architect to provide Audio Video Bridging (AVB) capabilities.
Version 3.0 offers AVB networked audio routing support, along with a host of additional functionality including support for the dbx® SC 32 and SC 64 Digital Matrix Processors and the BSS® Audio/NETGEAR® GS724T 24-Port Ethernet AVB Switch, the world’s first true networkable AVB devices. > www.soundtech.co.uk
CBT - The most active passive column JBL Professional has announced an upgrade to its popular CBT Series (Constant Beamwidth Technology™) column loudspeakers, with the inclusion of new pan and tilt brackets allowing increased versatility of aiming adjustment. JBL also announced optional MTCCBT-FM flush-mount brackets for close-to-the-wall mounting of the CBT speakers. The bracket includes a wall piece plus speaker piece that combine together in a simple drop-in configuration.
JBL’s CBT Series column loudspeakers were the first speakers to incorporate patented Constant Beamwidth Technology, using passive beamforming components to deliver constant directivity coverage from a passive column, resulting in consistent frequency response at every listener location. CBT models range from an ultracompact CBT 50LA-1 column all the way up to the large 2-way, highfidelity 1000-Watt full-range CBT 70J-1/70JE-1 array, all at a fraction of the cost of powered digitally-steered columns. > www.soundtech.co.uk/jbl
Soundcraft increases Si Compact channel count Soundcraft has announced v1.1 software for the Si Compact series. This release provides additional DSP channels, increasing the consoles’ capabilities to 32 inputs to mix for the Compact 16 and 40 inputs to mix for the Compact 24 and Compact 32. ®
ZonePRO online training videos
Other improvements include user preferences for dimming control surface elements, wider ranges on line trim functions, ‘fast delete’ of user and file names and support for multiple shows. > www.soundtech.co.uk/soundcraft dbx has posted four training videos to its YouTube channel demonstrating the Setup and Configuration Wizard software for the ZonePro digital zone processors. The videos not only provide a step by step guide to programming a ZonePRO device but also how to utilize some of the many processing features available within the signal flow. View them at www.youtube.com/dbxprofessional > www.soundtech.co.uk/dbx
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The new standard in club sound
BSS BLU-8v2 The BLU-8v2 Wall Controller shares the same feature set and appearance as the original BLU-8 but benefits from a significant hardware upgrade. Under the surface, the BLU-8v2 has much in common with the rack-mount Soundweb London devices, offering significant enhancement to networking functionality. > www.soundtech.co.uk/bss
AKG headsets updated
All-new Marquis Dance Club Series. Experience it at PLASA 2011
Massive JBL/Crown/BSS system for AVIVA Stadium TG Baker (Sound) Ltd has installed a performance networked audio system incorporating JBL loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers and BSS Soundweb network processing at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
AKG has revamped their range of professional headsets. AKG now offers new cables with connector options allowing a wide range of applications including camera operators, presenters and commentators, podcasting & computer, conferencing and intercom use. > www.soundtech.co.uk/akg
Soundweb training courses from Sound Technology
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105 weather-coated JBL Precision Directivity™ loudspeakers are powered by multiple Crown CTs 3000 i-Tech 4000 amplifiers, fitted with PIP-USP3 network modules A sophisticated BSS Soundweb London BLU-Link fibre backbone, was commissioned to handle signal routing and audio processing throughout the stadium. > www.soundtech.co.uk
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Sound Technology offers free BSS Soundweb training for our customers. We run two courses - Introduction to Soundweb London, and Soundweb London Advanced every month. Please visit www.soundtech.co.uk for upcoming dates and to register to attend. BSS has also published a range of soundweb London training videos. View them at www.video.soundwebtraining.com
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