d&b audiotechnik En-Snap Cue Automation
Gareth Owen Sound and d&b launch En-Snap cue automation software, a major advance in d&b’s Soundscape immersive sound experience. Free to Soundscape users, En-Snap offers cue-based control within the Soundscape/DS100 signal engine environment. Parameters of 64 sound objects and En-Space room emulations can be stored as an En-Snap cue with a single click, with user-specified transition times and recall safe functions in every cue, and seamless adjustments for different scenes, either manually or automated via cue recall, OSC or MIDI timecode.
www.dbaudio.com
Electro-Voice RE20-BLACK
A new RE20-BLACK version of E-V’s classic RE20 cardioid dynamic mic offers a low-reflection, charcoal finish. Features include a Variable-D design (to reduce proximity effects), a mid-bass tone-shaping switch and an internal capsule shock-mount to reduce vibration-induced noise. Besides vocals, the RE20 is popular on horns and on LF-heavy sources such as kick drums, floor toms, bass cabinets and Leslie speakers. Street price is $449, including stand mount. Shock mounts are optional and the beige RE20 remains in production.
www.electrovoice.com
JBL IRX115S Subwoofer
JBL Pro expands its IRX series with the IRX115S, a 15” powered sub that delivers up to 128 dB from a compact, 63-pound cabinet. Perks include a 35 Hz to 147 Hz (-10 dB) response; M20 pole socket; and onboard 1,300W Class-D amplifier with selectable 80/100/120 Hz crossover points that are ideal with JBL’s 8” IRX108BT and 12” IRX112BT powered speakers. The rear has two combo XLR/TRS line inputs and two XLR thrus to connect additional subs. Street is $649.
www.jblpro.com
König & Meyer Stand Solutions
K&M’s steel/aluminum Model 12195 Laptop Stand ($144/street) offers stability yet folds flat for transport. Adjustable pins easily handle a laptop, compact mixer or peripheral. Also new are two smartphone or tablet holders (#19800 table stand, $72; and #19805 clamp-on model). They have a 5.1” to 8.8” clamping range, variable positioning 360° rotating arm and rubber-coated surfaces for stability and a gentle grip. All are made in Germany, shipping now and include a five-year warranty.
www.k-m.de/us
L-Acoustics/JH Audio Contour XO In-Ear Monitor
Dr. Christian Heil and Jerry Harvey created Contour XO to provide the L-Acoustics sonic signature in a 10-driver (quad LF, dual MF, quad HF) IEM. Intended as a reference IEM solution on stage, at the mixing desk or in the studio, the Contour XO IEM is also ideally suited for engineers using the binaural features of the new L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound mixing software due in 2021. Custom-fit IEMs are priced from $1,949; universal-fit are also available.
http://estore.l-acoustics.com
Meyer Sound Spacemap Go
The free Spacemap Go iPad app can transform Meyer Galaxy Network Platform processors into powerful, flexible, user-friendly tools for spatial sound design and mixing. It works with multiple Galaxy processors, and single or multiple iPads for a larger surface or simultaneous control by several users. Spacemap Go is compatible with: popular sound design and show control programs such as QLab; spatial automation via standard industry DAWs; and RTTrPM protocol for real-time tracking systems such as BlackTrax.
www.meyersound.com
Sensaphonics 3DME Custom Tour IEM System
Using Sensaphonics’ latest generation Active Ambient technology, 3DME Custom Tour adds custom-fit soft silicone earphones and Bluetooth app control to the 3DME platform. Embedded MEMS microphones let users add ambience and natural 3D directionality to the monitor feed via the 3DME bodypack mixer. EQ and limiter functions can be controlled via the free ASI Audio IOS or Android app via Bluetooth. The compact and rugged bodypack is USB-rechargeable. Price is $2,000 with shipping by end of Q1 2021.
www.sensaphonics.com
Studiomaster DIRECT Compact Vertical Array
Shipping now, DIRECT is an active (1,200W peak) vertical array system that features six 3″ mid transducers for clear instruments and voice and a 1″ HF driver that delivers clear highs with 120° x 30° (HxV) dispersion and 122 dB max SPLs. The sub has a single 10″ (DIRECT 101) or 12″ (DIRECT 101) woofer for well-defined lows, and an onboard 4-channel analog mixer with 24-bit DSP effects (plus onboard delay) handles mics, instruments or even Bluetooth streaming sources.
www.studiomaster.com
Whirlwind IMP Line Level Combiner
The IMP Line Level Combiner lets users create a mono mix from a stereo source while keeping the original stereo signals isolated, such as feeding a CD into a single console channel. The passive unit combines two line-level signals into one line-level output and compensates for the 6 dB of gain that occurs when two in-phase signals are combined. A handy ground-lift switch breaks the shield connection between the inputs. Connections are female XLRs in/male XLR out.
www.whirlwindusa.com
Yamaha Firmware V4.7 for RIVAGE PM Series
The power of Rivage PM series digital consoles expands with version 4.7 firmware, which adds the premium Y7 reverb plug-in developed in collaboration with Bricasti Design. The plug-in is based on Bricasti’s M7 hardware reverb unit, known for its rich-sounding reverb, exceptional sound quality and ease of use, making it among the most-requested touring and studio technologies. The free V4.7 update is compatible with all Rivage PM models, from the small footprint PM3 to the flagship Rivage PM10.
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/proaudio
