New Gear

Electro-Voice released LAPS V2.2A; this new version of LAPS, the Electro-Voice line array modeling and design program, is available for free download from the EV Web site.

A new swivel bracket extends the flexibility of Alcons LR7 micro pro-ribbon line-array system. With its new swivel yoke, up to five LR7 cabinets in stand-configuration and up to seven LR7 cabinets in flown configuration can be stand- or truss-mounted with the new BRK5LR7 unit.

The designers at SKB have developed a new Soft Case to accommodate powered speakers. More than a soft bag, the new 1SKB-SCPS1 is made with a rigid core that is encompassed by 600 Denier exterior.

Midas’ latest software upgrade for the XL8 Live Performance System, free to XL8 owners, includes a comprehensive new feature set targeted specifically at theatrical applications.

Focusrite’s eight channel pre-amp, the OctoPre MkII, features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit/96 kHz ADAT output, serving as a low-cost input upgrade for a Pro Tools system or digital audio workstation.

Audio-Technica’s first-ever ribbon microphones, the AT4080 and AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphones, are part of A-T’s expanding 40 Series. The hand-built microphones feature a ribbon transducer designed for durability, high SPL capability and audio quality.

The Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console is the latest addition to the Si Series family, the third model in the Si line. The Si1 is 1,200mm wide and has a U.K. list price under £14,000, or about $23,000. The Si1 has 32 mic inputs mapped on 16 faders, and with four dedicated Stereo Line channels, four dedicated FX Returns from the four stereo Lexicon FX processors can mix up to 48 inputs.

Heil Sound’s PR 48 large diaphragm dynamic microphone designed for kick drum use has a 1.5-inch diameter element and is mounted in a vulcanized double shock mount, which offers complete isolation within a rugged cast metal housing.

Mackie’s TH-15A 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker delivers 400 Watts of system power in a design weighing in at 36lbs (16.3kg). Designed by the same team that created the Mackie SRMv2 Series, the TH-15A is touted for its power, portability and performance  in a compact PA solution.

Bosch’s Communications Systems Division announced the release of IRIS-Net V2.1.1 software. IRIS-Net V2.1.1, with new features developed for both live audio and installation markets.

ELKHART, IN — In response to requests by sound contractors and sound designers, Bartlett Microphones has updated their recently-introduced model TM-125C stage-floor microphone for area pickup of actors and dancers in drama or musicals with a 6-foot permanently attached cable, to prevent connector damage if an actor steps on the cable.