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Source Audio 2024
Source Audio is a new and brilliantly innovative company. Through their joint development project with Analog Devices™ they co-engineered the SA601 DSP chip, a highly specialized version of Analog Devices’ much-loved Sigma DSP. This advanced 56bit DSP chip is at the core of every Source Audio pedal, resulting in startling transparency, amazing tone, and a fantastic set of…
Read MoreAdam Hall 2024
Palmer, part of the Adam Hall Group, has introduced the Supreme Soaker. A combination of speaker simulator, loadbox, direct box, and more. A professional touring and recording tool to properly manage a tube amplifier. Dial in your amp, at any volume, then reduce to the desired level for stage or studio work, cabinet or not. A wide variety of…
Read MoreRCF 2024
RCF is celebrating its 75th anniversary and the highlight was the concert featuring KingsX in the Anaheim Arena, playing through the new GTX touring system consisting of the GTX12, GTX10, and GTS29 subs, powered by the new XPS amps (with a Q338 out front, of course). In addition to all that were plenty of new products. A revamped ART 7 MK5 Series, (photo) the ART 932-A & 945-A, the NXL14A and the entireNX Series, SUB 8003AS MK3, SUB 15AX & 18AX ……
Read MoreDirectOut Technologies 2024
You know the Prodigy MP, just introduced is the Prodigy MX. The MP is a system processor, the MX is a complete matrixing solution, compatible with every standard!
Read MoreAustrian Audio 2024
Austrian Audio, made in Vienna “again,” is setting new standards in affordable microphone and headphone quality. When MUSE chooses them for touring, what else is there to say? Shown here is the new MiCreator. Perfect for recording, content creation, podcasting, and more, a go anywhere condenser mic that is also an audio interface. Available as a fully functional kit with a second mic, the MiCreator is only…
Read MoreDiGiCo 2024
DiGiCo does it again. At AES they announced their purchase of Fourier Audio, which is the Transform Engine pictured above. At NAMM we were able to see it in action. A Dante™ connected very robust server, fully compatible with all VST3 plug-ins, this is THE solution to using plug-ins in the live environment. Too many features to list, it is already being ordered for tour…
Read MoreAdam Hall 2023
We know it seems that everybody has a “stick” speaker system. But LD Systems from Adam Hall, really does things differently with their MAUI G3 Series. Shown is the new MAUI 28 G3. What do they do that’s unique? How about the MF/HF section being passive cardioid? Why is that important? That allows much more gain before feedback compared to other…
Read MoreProX Live Performance Gear
Of course you know about ProX, with their wide assortment of ATA style racks & cases (like the innovative Flip Case from ZCase), bags, stands, DJ accessories, etc, but did you know they also have staging and trussing? Or lasers, fog machines, rope lights, cold spark machines, and other special effects? They have so much stuff it’s difficult to…
Read MoreDiGiCo 2023
Undoubtedly the hit of the show was the new flagship console, the Quantum 852! InfoComm was the world debut (a secret preview had been held in London a few weeks before), and the crowds lined up to see it. The largest, brightest screens ever, all the I/O anybody could want … as DiGiCo says, “Sometimes More IS More!” 384×192,…
Read MoreBlaze 2023
Blaze Audio, after bringing you their PowerZone amps (a series that keeps growing), is also bringing you loudspeaker solutions. Emerging from the secret lab of Hugh Sarvis is the new CDD528. 4 5″ LF drivers, 8 2″ MF/HF drivers, 180º horizontal x 45º vertical coverage makes it ideal for all types of applications. With a 520hz crossover point, vocals are rich and well…
Read MoreAurora LED Systems 2023
Aurora LED Systems continues to provide the highest quality and best value LED solutions. Shown above is the new APIX wall, illustrating how easy it is to assemble, with magnetic panels that simply “click” into place. 3.9mm pitch, flyable, hangable, and ground stackable for indoor permanent installation at an unbeatable price. Some live shots from the show floor,…
Read MoreAvolites 2023
The AVOLITES D9 Series lighting consoles have been such a success, they can’t keep up with orders. Taking that beautiful design to other consoles brings the new T3 & T3 Wing. All the power of Titan in a new compact package, with up to 16 universes, lots of faders & macro buttons. Solidly built, ready for the most complex shows you can design!
Read MoreK-Array 2023
Quest is proud to announce our representation of K-Array. You could call them “another speaker company,” but that is a complete misunderstanding of who they are and what they do. Simply, they make some of the most unique audio solutions on the market. From speakers that fit in the palm of your hand that put out more…
Read MoreSoundtube Entertainment 2022
The company that invented the pendant speaker has re-invented it. Introducing the Mighty Mite – truly the next generation. Multiple colors and shapes, designed for any decor, it’s a hit both aesthetically and acoustically. Built-in sub & patented BroadBeam technology means more bandwidth and better coverage with fewer speakers! Like all SoundTube products, installation is easy, with everything “in the box!”
Read MoreDiGiCo S Series
When is there not DiGiCo news? Recently announced for the S Series is v3 software, which increases the channel count from 48 to 60 flexi channels and 16 to 24 flexi busses, turning them into the S21+ and S31+. All the great sound & quality of a DiGiCo console at an amazing price. And with the new A3232 packages, even more affordable! And DiGiCo is shipping …
Read MoreDirectOut Technologies 2022
How do you describe a product line that does almost everything? Live, Broadcast, Recording, Installation … system control, EQ of all types, matrixes, delays, interfaces, SRC, DirectOut is simply TOTAL CONTROL. Replacing a combination of older generation control products from other mfrs, DirectOut is now on so many major tours and integrated into so many sophisticated installations, a list would take…
Read MoreAustralian Audio – Summer & Fall Update 2022
Just released from Austrian Audio are the new OD303 mic & Hi-X15 headphones, both MAP for $119! All the great Austrian Audio technology you’ve heard about, now very affordable.
Read MoreBlaze Audio 2022
Blaze Audio … some of you may think: who is this, have I heard them? How about in almost every powered speaker on the market? Blaze is Pascal, the Danish company that builds OEM amps for many well known manufacturers, both amp modules for speakers and rack amplifiers. You’ve most definitely heard them (you probably have some in inventory), and you already know…
Read MoreHofner 2022
Is there anybody that does not know what this is? Yes, the Hofner Ignition Series Cavern Bass ($499 MAP). Made famous by a certain well-known bassist, appearing in a great movie that everybody has watched! Also available as a Pro model, which has the more traditional neck & bridge pickups.
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