Video of the Week

With the KOS 5.5 update to KLANG’s 3-D spatialization in-ear monitor mixing system and DiGiCo digital consoles’ latest V1742 software release, console integration enters its next chapter. The system now offers lightning-fast setup and standalone functionality, making it truly Plug & Play.

Known for its high-quality professional wireless audio systems, Lectrosonics has unveiled its new IP57-rated DSSM miniature, water-resistant digital wireless microphone bodypack transmitter, offered in A1B1 (470-614 MHz), B1C1 (537-691 MHz), and 941 (941-960 MHz) frequencies. Sweat and a few raindrops are one thing, but can the DSSM stand up to being immersed a meter underwater for 30 minutes? Karl Winkler puts the new unit to the ultimate test!

Editor George Petersen reviews the April 2024 issue of FRONT of HOUSE. Highlights include feature stories on Madonna’s “Celebration World Tour,” Jon Batiste’s “The Uneasy Tour 2024,” new products featured at Prolight+Sound 2024 and our Buyers Guide to Clip-on Instrument Mics. The April issue also honors the late Bob Heil and includes an Installation Spotlight on Houses of Worship.

The new RF Explorer Pro from RF Venue is a third-generation, high-performance instrument for wireless audio system design, deployment, and monitoring. With its integrated Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Tracking Generator and Wi-Fi Analysis, it offers advanced functionality with an intuitive touch screen to support any wireless mic or IEM system.

Allen & Heath provided mixing consoles for dozens of stages at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, TX. At the British Music Embassy stage, showcasing up-and-coming British talent, the company’s dLive consoles were used at FOH and monitor mixing positions. A&H product specialist Jack Kenyon provides a tour.

This Quick Start tutorial shows users how Vectorworks projects can easily be imported into L-Acoustics Soundvision files. The result is a sonic prediction of the sound system within a space, including the venue itself and all of the equipment, from seating, staging, and trussing to lighting and speakers.

Editor George Petersen reviews highlights of the the March 2024 issue of FRONT of HOUSE magazine. Highlights include the Trilogy Tour featuring FOH and monitor mixing engineers for Enrique Iglesias Pitbull and Ricky Martin; FOH’s ISE 2024 Show Report; the Buyers Guide on Powered 12” P.A. Speakers; Broadway’s ‘Days of Wine & Roses;’ and our Road Test of Earthworks’ SeisMic kick drum microphone.

Electro-Voice’s ZLX G2 builds on the company’s popular ZLX portable sound reinforcement speakers. The new G2 models feature increased output, wider frequency range, durability and connectivity. Other new features include remote control/mixing and stereo streaming. The new ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions. Other perks include Dynacord 1,000-Watt Class-D amplification, QuickSmart Mobile iOS and Android control/monitoring app, wireless stereo linking, and a four-channel, three-input digital mixer with high-quality effects.

Earthworks’ long-awaited DM6 SeisMic kick drum microphone is finally available. Built for the road, the DM6 SeisMic’s rugged, stainless steel body ships with a versatile Triad-Orbit M2R ball mount that makes placements a snap. Thanks to its tailored response, the DM6 SeisMic sounds great right out of the box, delivering just what you need — attack and punch; power and speed, with thundering lows and beater detail — without fussing over EQ. Price is $399.

Celestion kicks off its 100th birthday in 2024, launching Ten Squared — a range of high-performance woofers for professional audio sound reinforcement. The range includes 12” and 15” mid/bass drivers, plus 18”, 21” and 24” subwoofers.

Editor George Petersen reviews the February 2024 issue of FOH Magazine, which includes a report on the audio production for Stevie Nicks’ 2023-2024 ‘Live in Concert’ tour, product hits of the 2024 NAMM Show, highlights of the 2024 Parnelli Awards, recent House of Worship Installs, a Buyers Guide feature focusing on drum mic bundles, tips and techniques for piano miking, a Road Test review of Lauten Audio’s new Snare Mic and more.

Adamson Systems has unveiled the first product in its new Vergence Group — the next-gen VGt, a powered, Milan-driven line array speaker system with two 13” Kevlar woofers, two 10” Kevlar cone directional drivers, two Kevlar M140 compression mids and two 3” HF compression drivers — all in a tour/install-friendly package capable of 151 dB peak SPLs.