Audio Products

Digico announces the SD10-24, a console with a 15-inch touch sensitive screen with 25 100-mm faders. The console offers features such as 96 channels, 48 busses, and local I/O containing, among others, eight mic inputs and eight line outputs. Channel delay, single and multi-channel presets, and four bands of parametric EQ with band curve selection are all included in standard input channel processing. Eight bands of parametric EQ and dual insert points are included in standard output channel processing. The console also provides control of plug-in parameters, as well as recall of snapshots and single loading/saving, directly from the work surface. www.digiconsoles.com

702-269-8292     www.DiGiCo.biz

d&b audiotechnik announces the addition to its E-Series Black range of loudspeakers, the E4 and E5 loudspeakers. The new loudspeakers are lightweight two-way passive versions that employ a four-inch and five-inch low-frequency driver respectively and a coaxially mounted wide-dispersion dome tweeter. Both are mounted in compact enclosures and offer symmetrical dispersion patterns in the horizontal and vertical plane, while the cabinets may be mounted in either attitude. Both can be powered by d&b D6 or D12 amplifiers. They are also weather-protected. www.dbaudio.com/

828-681-5405     www.dbaudio.com

As part of the VLF Series of Versatile Low Frequency systems, Community is introducing three new products: the dual eight-inch VLF208LV, the single 15-inch VLF115, and the single 18-inch VLF118. The VLF208LV offers low frequencies from a slim-profile design. Its low velocity port design extends the response, delivers low-end power, and eliminates air noise through the steel perforated grille. The VLF115 and VLF118 each are designed to offer powerful bass with a half-space sensitivity of 98 dB in a slim, modern style. Available in portable and installation versions. www.communitypro.com

610-876-3400     www.communitypro.com

Alto Professional announces the Mixpack and Micpack Express, two all-in-one portable PA systems designed to be set up or packed away quickly. The design features a central powered mixer with a storage compartment and two speakers. The three components fit together compactly. Included with both systems are speaker cables and speaker stands. Mixpack provides such features as three-band EQ on each channel, switchable phantom power, and RCA input/output. Mixpack Express features two-band EQ on each channel, RCA input/output, and six channels of audio. www.altoproaudio.com

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Waves Audio unveils its Bass Rider, an easy-to-use plug-in that rides bass levels automatically. A companion to Waves’ Vocal Rider plug-in, Bass Rider is designed to deliver perfect bass levels without changing the natural sound of users’ bass. Optimized especially for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, Bass Rider works with instruments via direct boxes, amplified, acoustic, synth, upright, etc. According to Waves, the Bass Rider is different from a compressor. It works note by note, without disturbing their inner dynamics, so they sustain and decay naturally. www.waves.com.

865-909-9200     www.waves.com

Designed for high-end touring and fixed installations, the new CDC Eight is Cadac’s flagship digital live production console. It features what Cadac calls a unique high-agility user interface that is accessed by two 24-inch LCD touch screens. It offers 128 channels, expandable to 256, and 48 outputs standard. Two frame sizes have 16 or 32 motorized faders and one master fader. The EQ section has six bands. Provides full dynamics, plus eight programmable mute groups, 16 VCA groups and two grand masters, and three listen busses for solo/monitoring functions. www.cadac-sound.com

The Soundweb London BLU-8v2 Wall Controller from BSS Audio is available in white or black and offers Ethernet connectivity, direct or PoE powering, multiple modes of operation, simple control and visual feedback, a sleep feature and a lockout feature. The BLU-8v2 features two rotary encoders, a single nine-segment meter and five push buttons. The device can be configured to work in one of three modes of operation. Red, green and blue LEDs allow unique colors to be assigned to differed zones, giving visual feedback and a high level of user confidence in adjustments made to remote zones. www.bssaudio.com

Bag End Loudspeakers has updated the core models of its TA Series of Time-Aligned full range loudspeakers with a new E-700 high-performance, high frequency driver. The new E-700 driver incorporates newer materials and is designed to offer improved high-frequency response with lower distortion at extreme levels. The new systems are completely compatible with previous models and are available at the same prices. The TA Series Time-Aligned loudspeakers include compact portable, installed and floor monitor full range loudspeaker systems that are designed to offer both high fidelity and high efficiency. www.bagend.com

847-382-4550     www.bagend.com

Designed for ease-of-use, the new AKG WMS 470 incorporates an automatic frequency setup function that immediately finds and displays all available channels. Up to 16 channels can operate simultaneously within the same frequency band—and up to 48 channels by using multiple frequency bands. The transmitters are powered using a single alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable battery, providing up to 14 hours of use. The handheld microphone has a built-in dipole antenna and offers 50 mW output power. www.akg.com

818-920-3212     www.akg.com