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Soundcraft Vi1: single box mixing with Vistonics With the Soundcraft Vi Series now firmly established as a firm favourite digital desk on the touring, broadcast and installed sound scenes, Soundcraft have taken this amazing platform to another, more affordable level with the release of the new Vi1 console. The Vi1 is a complete standalone console package with 32 channels of analogue input to 27 analogue outputs, 4 stereo FX returns plus 6 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs in one chassis. Up to 8 of the busses can be configured as Matrix mixes, each with up to 16 sources. The surface is just over a metre wide, and includes 16 motorised channel faders with fixed and user-definable layers, 8 output/VCA faders and 2 master faders. What’s really cool about the Vi1 though, is the new Widescreen Vistonics interface, which will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s driven a Vi6 or Vi4, as well as retaining the same ‘walk-up’ user-friendliness of the other Vi consoles. Demo systems will be available soon, please call Sound Technology on 01462 480000 to arrange one. > www.soundtech.co.uk/soundcraft
Crown announces VRACK amp management solution Crown has introduced VRACK, a complete amplifier management rack system solution. The VRACK features three Crown I-Tech 12000HD amplifiers, a flexible input panel with AES, analogue and network inputs as well as globally universal power distribution. A captive suspension system offers the capability for the rack to be flown in the same manner as a line array system. Designed to work in conjunction with JBL VerTec, VRX, and AE series loudspeakers, the system’s modular design is highly scalable and is designed to meet the needs of both small and large sound systems. VRACK ships fully assembled, tested and ready to work right out of the box. Advanced features of VRACK include built-in network and AES failover for protection of speakers in case of power loss. Harman HiQnet™ System Architect™ provides control though monitoring and adjustment on a rackby-rack basis and the ability to make changes to all three amplifiers through a single interface. >www.soundtech.co.uk/crown
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Crown launches XLS Drivecore amps Crown Audio has launched a brand new XLS Series of affordable power amps. Named the XLS Drivecore, the new amplifiers feature class-leading technology previously unseen at this level including a flexible PureBand™ Crossover
System, PeakX™ limiters and a weight of under 5kg. In another major advance, the new XLS series amplifiers feature Integrated DriveCore™ Technology. It provides constant performance regardless of input voltage fluctuations, fast
recovery on peaks, accurate reproduction of low-level detail, and precise tracking of lowfrequencies at high power levels. > www.soundtech.co.uk/crown
Next generation JBL line array calculator
Lexicon introduces PCM92
JBL Professional has released a new version of their Line Array Calculator software, the standalone application that enables system designers and technicians to simulate mixed model VerTec arrays.
The PCM92 utilizes the latest DSP technology and the finest collection of classic Lexicon algorithms to offer the ultimate processor for live and studio applications.
LAC v2 includes support for the new VT4886 and VT4883 subcompact models as well as numerous other improvements including subwoofer modelling, SPL mapping, 0dB isobar and enhancements to mechanical and suspension hardware calculations. Download Line Array Calculator II at www.jblpro.com/vtcalculator
Delivering 28 mono and stereo reverbs, delays, and modulation effects, flexible routing configurations, and a comprehensive library of over 700 factory presets, the PCM92 represents the most advanced audio processor in its class. A single rack space processor, the PCM92 has with two channels of balanced XLR or ¼” analogue I/O and two channels of XLR AES/EBU digital I/O, along with MIDI, Wordclock, and Ethernet allowing it to interface in a variety of applications. The Lexicon PCM92 is available now. > www.soundtech.co.uk/lexicon
AKG iPhone App delivers mobile monitoring AKG has introduced an iPhone App for some of its most popular wireless microphone systems, including the DMS 700, the WMS 4000/4500 and the IVM 4. The application provides essential information for every connected device including frequency, device name and type, RF and audio levels and battery status. Turn the iPhone into landscape mode and the app becomes a realtime RF environment monitor. The iPhone app, which also works on an iPod Touch, requires a Wi-Fi router to be connected to an AKG HUB 4000 Q, which itself interfaces with the wireless devices. Download it free now from the Apple App Store. > www.soundtech.co.uk/akg
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Subcompact VerTec now shipping Debuted at the 2009 PLASA Show, the new Subcompact additions to the VerTec range are now available. The VT4886 Passive 3-Way line array element and VT4883 cardioid-arrayable subwoofer provide a high output and predictable coverage capabilities in an extremely compact package. Subcompact VerTec is designed to deliver high-quality reinforcement of music and speech in a wide variety of applications including concert audio and corporate A/V environments of all types for both portable users and fixed venue installations. Given its very compact dimensions, the VT4886 and VT4883 can be suspended in large multi-box arrays or ground-stacked or pole-mounted for maximum flexibility. > www.soundtech.co.uk/jbl
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Vi Series console training from Sound Technology Sound Technology offer free Soundcraft Vi console training to professional sound engineers. The course takes place monthly at Soundcraft’s headquarters in Potters Bar, Herts and is open to freelance or employed sound engineers. The training provides a hands-on introduction to the Vi console range and includes an overview of the system components, setup and operation and the Vistonics user interface. The course is free to attend but registration is required. For latest dates and availability, to book a place on a course or for further information please contact Sound Technology on 01462 480000 or visit > www.soundtech.co.uk/soundcraft/training
New I/O options for BLACKBOX Recorder
BLACKBOX RECORDER manufacturer JoeCo has previewed new digital i/o versions of its awardwinning 24-channel live recorder. The AES/EBU version provides 24 channels of AES/EBU input and output at sample rates of up to 96kHz while the ADAT version can provide up to 24 channels of ADAT lightpipe input and out-
put. These units supplement the unbalanced and balanced analogue units already available. The revolutionary 19-inch, 1U rack-mounted BLACKBOX RECORDER captures multi-track, live audio without the need to have a laptop or Digital Audio Workstation at the performance. It records industry-standard broadcast WAV
files directly onto a regular USB2 hard drive. A number of “fail safe” features are built in to ensure secure audio capture and uninterrupted signal flow at all times. After recording, the hard drive can be plugged directly into any Mac or PC based DAW for editing and mixing,. > www.soundtech.co.uk/joeco
DMS 700 digital wireless ready for the future on Channel 38 AKG’s ground-breaking DMS 700 digital wireless systems are now available in the UK on Band 1 (548.1 MHz - 697.9 MHz) which includes Channel 38. Channel 38 has been identified by OFCOM as the replacement for Channel 69 for PMSE applications. Licences are available for immediate use. AKG have also added HiQnet support for the DMS 700. Users have the ability to setup and monitor multichannel DMS 700 systems with tools such as 1 Click Setup, RF Monitor, Environment Scan and Offline Configuration. Sound Technology Ltd, representing AKG in the UK and ROI, is a member of BEIRG (British Entertainment Industry Radio Group) www.beirg.co.uk > www.soundtech.co.uk/akg
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