New Gear, February 2023
1 SOUND Cannon C8 Coaxial Speaker
The largest in its Cannon series, the full-range C8 has an 8” driver with a coaxial 1” silk dome HF element and a 7” rear-facing passive radiator. Specs include a 55 Hz -18k Hz response and 120 dB max SPL. Two SpeakON connectors and a 2-circuit switch allow choosing from two mixes from a 4-wire cable. It’s 10 inches wide and tall and, like all 1 SOUND speakers, is IP55 rated and saltwater resistant. Custom colors and wood finishes are available.
HK Audio LINEAR 9
This powerful speaker series is a flexible, scalable answer to today’s demanding pro sound needs. The LINEAR 9 family features two multi-purpose models with compact footprints, Class-D amplification and two high-performance 18″ subwoofers with deceptively simple — yet highly effective — onboard cardioid filtering. The LINEAR 9 210 LTA is an advanced constant-curvature, point-source speaker that’s ultra-efficient and responsive. Equipped with the latest DSP technology and a DSP Out designed to seamlessly integrate speakers without DSP into the system.
K-array Lyzard Mk I
Offering premium audio in a sleek, miniaturized aluminum millwork body, Lyzards are designed for intimate environments, such as retail, high-class restaurants, bars and museums. No bigger than a chocolate bar, this remarkable mid-high micro-loudspeaker series comprises the Lyzard-KZ1 I and Lyzard-KZ14 I — all designed for the best sound experience with minimal visual impact and flush mount models are also available. A range of colors and luxurious metal finishes ensure Lyzard models blend seamlessly into any décor.
KV2 Audio ESR106 Slimline Speakers
The Slimline ESR106 is an active 3-way system. Designed for horizontal or vertical mounting, it deploys a unique column array of multiple 6-inch woofers for high quality vocal and music reproduction in challenging acoustical spaces and ambient environments. ESR106 is controlled and driven by its dedicated — and also new — ESR2600D amplifier, a 2-channel (stereo) three-way, active control and amplification system housing all signal processing and amplification in a 4RU module.
Meyer Sound 2100-LFC
This new 2100-LFC low-frequency control element features 8,000 peak watts of onboard Class-D amplification in an enclosure that’s 20% lighter than the 1100-LFC, while offering a 30 Hz to 125 Hz response from its single 21-inch woofer with active driver and amplifier cooling. Preliminary specs include measurements of 42 inches wide, 24 inches high and 26.5 inches deep. The enclosure is premium multi-ply birch with a textured finish and a powder-coated steel grill.
Neutrik PowerCON/SpeakON XX Connectors
New XX series powerCON and speakON 2- and 4-pole cable connectors feature easier assembly, improved power handling and color-coding. SpeakON NL2’s are brown; NL4’s are green; PowerCON inputs are blue and outputs are gray. The PowerCON XX are now CBC (circuit breaking capacity) rated and IEC EN 60320-1 / UL 60320-1 / CSA C22.2 No. 60320-1 certified. New PowerCON and SpeakON variants are now offered for 6-12 mm or larger 10-16 mm OD cables. All are shipping now.
Pliant MicroCom Dual Listen Feature
The latest MicroCom XR firmware update adds a new Dual Listen feature that lets users listen to two intercom channels simultaneously. This provides the benefit of monitoring communications on both the A and B channels, while also allowing users to switch between talking on either channels A or B independently. In addition, this new feature is selectable on each pack in the system, giving the individual user a choice between Dual Listen and normal A or B channel communications.
RCF ART 9-AX Loudspeakers
The ART 9-AX models share all the electro-acoustic features of RCF’s popular ART 9 Series, integrating a powerful Class-D amplifier, high-performance processing, and innovative transducers enclosed in a robust composite material cabinet. Available with 15” 12” or 10” woofers and a 1.75” HF compression driver, the AX Series is differentiated by including Bluetooth streaming/pairing, iOS and Android remote control and an onboard 6-channel digital mixer with a large color touch screen.
Sommer Multicore Line Array Cable
Sommer Cable’s SC-Elephant Robust SPM2440 cable for large-size line arrays and is robust, yet flexible and stage-proof, while a smoother jacket design makes it easier to clean. This 24-conductor x 4.0mm2 version can transmit 12 amp channels simultaneously and are adapted for easy assembly with popular speaker multi-pins (HI-LK008, NL8, NLT8, LKS25), with well-insulated numbered wires simplifying the process.
Wisycom MTP61 Miniature Transmitter
The smallest, lightest multi-band bodypack transmitter on the market, the MTP61 has an ultra-wide tuning range (470 to 1,260 MHz). Among the industry’s most powerful transmitters, the MTP61’s compact design makes it comfortable and also ideal for theater applications, where a Bluetooth module allows users to adjust parameters in real time via mobile device apps. The MTP61 also features an embedded recorder that stores directly to an internal 64 GB micro SD card with integrated Linear Time Code decoding.
