Audio Products

The new VF Series family of passive loudspeakers from EAW consists of five models of VFR two-way full-range loudspeakers; two VFS subwoofers; and three VSM stage monitors. The VF family of products represents a new approach to the needs of professional audio from EAW, combining solutions to the hybrid needs of both portable and installed applications and environments including houses of worship, mobile churches, etc. VF Series speakers will be available in both white and black finishes. www.eaw.com

800-992-5013     www.eaw.com

Community Professional Loudspeakers announces the new dSPEC226 loudspeaker processor which the company says offers an all-new approach to configuring and controlling sound system installations, from very small to very large. Employing both a high-speed SHARC DSP and a Xilinx Spartan FPGA, dSPEC offers a host of capabilities - and a method of engineered workflow – which Community says is not available anywhere else. All dSPEC models feature a four input x six-output fixed-chain DSP architecture including two x six native analog I/Os. Various expansion cards are available to provide two additional inputs and outputs. www.communitypro.com

610-876-3400     www.communitypro.com

German audio specialist Beyerdynamic’s new Touring Gear (TG) microphone series offers a complete product range of more than 25 different mics for live performance. The Touring Gear Series showcases a new uniform and elegant design, professional-level specifications, and a clear, easy to understand classification system. The TG Series is divided into four subcategories: the TG30 Series offers entry-level products, the TG50 offers mid-level performance, the TG70 Series offers higher-grade performance with mic’s made in Germany, and the TG90 offers the series’ highest end performance from mic’s also handcrafted in Germany. www.beyerdynamic.com/

631-293-3200     www.beyerdynamic-usa.com

Designed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drum kit, the Audix DP-Quad Drum Mic Pack features a Audix D6 for kick, i5 for snare and two ADX51’s for overhead. The D6 and i5 are high SPL dynamic microphones designed for close mic’ing; a technique that is required in order to capture the attack and percussive sound of the drum. The ADX51 is a pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 14mm gold-sputtered diaphragm designed specifically for overhead applications. www.audixusa.com

503-682-6933     www.audixusa.com

The all-new Compact Install Series of loudspeakers from Turbosound includes passive two-way loudspeakers and a choice of two band-pass subwoofers. Designed to be discreet in permanent installs, the Compact Series cabinets feature concealed pole-mount sockets and rear handles intended to make them equally suited to portable use. Each box includes Speakon NL4 and barrier strip connectors, as well as internal M10 rigging points for use with Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets, and OmniMount loudspeaker mounting hardware. www.turbosound.com

800-431-2609     www.turbosoundusa.com

JoeCo Limited is shipping their new BBR64-MADI version of the Blackbox Recorder. Designed for audio acquisition and capturing live performance, the recorder enables multi-channel audio to be captured directly to a USB2 drive, in broadcast WAV format, without the need for a computer. The recorder can capture and replay 64 channels of MADI data at standard sample rates, with double sample rate MADI recording (up to 96kHz) also accommodated. The unit sports both coaxial and optical MADI connections for interfacing with any MADI equipped console or other equipment. www.joeco.co.uk

615-833-1824     www.joeco.co.uk

JBL Professional announces an upgrade of its popular CBT Series (Constant Beamwidth Technology) column loudspeakers, with the inclusion of new brackets that not only allow adjustment of up/down tilt, but also allow adjustment of the side-to-side aiming. The new swivel (pan)/ tilt brackets are packaged with the speakers, allowing increased versatility of aiming adjustment. In addition, grilles on models CBT 70J-1 and CBT 70JE-1 are thicker and stronger, which make these speakers more robust for use in temporary special event applications. www.jblpro.com

818-894-8850     www.jblpro.com

The new new dFine headset range from DPA Microphones is an update of DPA’s 4066 and 4088 condenser headset models. Designed to produce accurate audio definition and natural sonic characteristics, dFine offers a new, very low profile, single-earpiece headset designed to be highly serviceable, with a removeable, replaceable cable. The new dFine series from DPA will be available in a variety of colors, and will be shipping in September. www.dpamicrophones.com

303-485-1025     www.dpamicrophones.com

Califone’s new PA419 Wireless Portable PA System comes equipped with an Apple-approved iPhone/iPod docking station. With its integrated 30W (RMS) built-in amplifier, the functional 16-channel wireless PA419 is designed for meeting/conference rooms, gyms, dance/dining halls, tradeshows, and outdoor parties and events where a dynamic, lightweight (just 14.6 lbs.), and easy-to-use portable sound reinforcement system is required. The PA419 has a 6.5-inch, four-ohm, full-range speaker and a multi-function, easy-to-use control panel for those without much technological know-how www.califone.com

800-722-0500     www.califone.com