DiGiCo Reveals Codename Stingray – Quantum852
DiGiCo is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of large-format live audio production mixing consoles. As one would expect from a brand-new console from DiGiCo, it has …
Downtown Nashville’s Historic Woolworth Theatre Comes to Life With EAW
Once a historic downtown Nashville building, the Woolworth Theatre brings a first-of-its-kind, Vegas-inspired experience to Music City. Transformed and envisioned by country music artist Chris Wicks, the theater hosts musical …
Oceanway Audio to Demonstrate its Groundbreaking AeroWave™ Large-Venue Sound System Technology at NAMM 2023
Burbank-based Oceanway Audio (booth 16315), led by legendary audio innovator and multiple GRAMMY® award-winner Allen Sides, will be hosting live demonstrations of its new AeroWave™ AW-9045 large-venue sound system technology at the NAMM 2023 exhibition. The demonstrations will occur each day at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in room 201D, upstairs across the Sky Bridge.
“We look forward to meeting with our customers, colleagues and partners at NAMM 2023,” commented Allen Sides, CEO and Founder of Oceanway Audio. “We are looking forward to demonstrating the AeroWave™ AW-9045 — our very latest point source system for live sound applications. This is a system that delivers superior clarity and definition, no matter where you are seated in a venue. Most importantly, it is very musical and fun to listen to.”
DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show
DPA Microphones (NAMM Show Booth 14504) launches the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, to help deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high SPL instrument. Comprised of the brand’s acclaimed 4055 Kick Drum Mic, as well as the new 2012 Cardioid and a stereo pair of the new 2015 Wide Cardioid, the kit also features three of the brand’s renowned 4099 CORE Instrument Mics. With consideration for durability at the forefront of this solution, the kit has been rigorously tested to perform flawlessly for all types of music genres and is designed to withstand the demands of life on the road.
“We are ecstatic to offer sound engineers a perfect drum miking solution with the DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit, comprised of several instrument mics with similar sonic characteristics that allows users to capture a uniform, uncolored sound of the entire drum setup,” says Bo Brinck, Product Specialist/Sound Engineer, DPA Microphones. “Every mic in the kit is designed with linear on- and off-axis response, which helps the sound designer keep the natural direct sound as well as the organic bleed between the drums and cymbals. Beginning with the clear, true sound of the entire kit gives engineers the best starting point to shape the sound. We are very excited for the creative possibilities and high-quality sound that this microphone kit will provide to the industry, and we look forward to presenting it for the first time at NAMM.”
VIRO5 2-way coaxial loudspeaker
Belgian pro audio manufacturer AUDAC proudly announces the new VIRO5 series. The VIRO5 is a 2-way coaxial loudspeaker with 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm variants and optional toroidal transformer modules. Available in black & white, this loudspeaker will blow you away with its powerful punch delivered in a compact package.
The VIRO5 combines a soft, silk-domed tweeter for smooth tonality with a 5” 2-way coaxial speaker driver to achieve an impressive coverage range and high excursion. This unique acoustical composition delivers an uncompromised clarity and surprisingly low-frequency response. With the VIRO5, you have 120W program power in any application.
Ultimate Support Systems Highlights Several Products at NAMM 2023
ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of music and live performance equipment, will present the latest solutions from its Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand at the 2023 NAMM Show (Booth 11514). This show will mark the first time that USS will join ACT at NAMM since its acquisition last fall. Included among the USS products set to be displayed are the new VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand, UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder and BCM-300 Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand.
“We are excited to bring Ultimate Support Systems to the NAMM Show floor, and to present its line of products alongside our other incredible ACT brands,” says Ben Saltzman, CEO of ACT Entertainment. “These latest USS solutions are a perfect example of the efforts we’re making to provide our customers with the tools and support they need to enhance creative visions, recording projects and live experiences.”
PARTNERSHIP WITH AUDINATE BRINGS DANTE AV-H OPERABILITY TO MARSHALL IP CAMERAS
Marshall Electronics, a trusted provider of high-quality and reliable AV equipment for broadcast, proAV, video streaming and multimedia worldwide, announces a collaboration with Audinate, developer of the industry leading Dante® AV-over-IP solution. As part of the collaboration, Marshall will integrate Audinate’s Dante AV-H to its line of AV over IP (H.265/H.264) camera offerings with up to UHD60fps resolution.
“Marshall has been speaking Dante on the audio side of our business for some time with audio rack monitors. Now with the development of Dante AV-H, adding video to the equation is something we had to participate in,” says Tod Musgrave, Sr. Director of Cameras at Marshall. “Dante AV-H was designed as a high-performance network solution where low latency and ultra-high video quality matters, which is exactly where Marshall IP cameras have matured over the past 12 years, making this an ideal partnership extension.”
EAW Highlights Newest Line Array and Loudspeaker Solutions at NAMM 2023
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) will be showcasing its complete range of line array solutions throughout the 2023 NAMM Show (Demo Booth 17221). The company is putting a spotlight on its newest offerings, including the KF210 2-way 2 X 10″ Line Array and the NTX210L Active 2-way 2 X 10″ Line Array, as well as the AC6 2-way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker, with regular demonstrations throughout the show. Featuring EAW’s iconic sound quality and technology, these new products include both powered and passive options that are ideal for live event venues of any shape or size.
“Our goal is to never dictate to audio professionals what products or technologies they need to use, but to instead create tools that help them do their job and please their clients,” says TJ Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW). “The addition of KF210, NTX210L and AC6 to EAW’s broad catalogue offer exactly that: powered and passive solutions ideal for productions with small crews up to stadium-sized events. We look forward to finding the perfect fit for every live sound professional at NAMM 2023.”
DPA Microphones Announces New 2012 and 2015 Pencil Mics
DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, unveils its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a durable, reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of touring, the new mics join the brand’s esteemed line of pencil mics and offer DPA’s renowned natural and precise sound reproduction. Ideal for a variety of instruments, from loud and booming audio to gentle and elusive tones, the 2012 and 2015 mics stand to become trusted solutions for live sound professionals. DPA will showcase these new solutions at the 2023 NAMM Show (Booth 14504).
“We are so pleased to share these new solutions for sound professionals in the music industry,” says Helga Volha Somava, Product Management Director, DPA Microphones. “The 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid continue to build upon our other live microphone solutions, offering the same natural sound quality that people know, love and trust, with sonic and physical properties specifically designed to meet the needs of the live stage. Thanks to the superior SPL handling and excellent transient response, these microphones will serve as versatile and durable solutions for audio professionals everywhere.”
TASCAM Introduces the SB-16D 16-in/16-out Dante Stage Box
TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the SB-16D 16-in/16-out Dante Enabled Stage Box. The TASCAM SB-16D stage box offers all the advantages of Dante networking, combined with seamless integration with the new TASCAM Sonicview Digital Recording and Mixing Consoles. Controllable by means of the TASCAM IO Control app or via the new Sonicview consoles, the SB-16D can be used as a floor stage box or rack mounted, and multiple stage boxes can be used simultaneously in a Dante network.
The new SB-16D offers a full complement of I/O with the features audio professionals demand. The SB-16D can easily accommodate large ensembles and extensive installed Dante systems using the SB-16Ds 16 XLR mic/line inputs and 16 XLR line outputs. If more I/O capacity is required, multiple SB-16D stage boxes can be networked. Each input channel has +48V phantom power and an SIG OL LED for input-level monitoring. Additionally, each line output is equipped with SIG OL LEDs. Two Dante ports equipped with etherCON-compatible Dante connectors enable redundant streams with robust connections. For additional system reliability, a DC power input is provided that allows a redundant power supply (not included).
