N E R.I.P. UHF Surround ‘Phones W KG is a headphone that provides surround effects and NS10 Ais a cost efficient alternative to true surround head- S amaha has phones. An SRS chip enables wireless to Yannounced that provide surround effects. (The SRS chip uses stereo signals to generate a 3-D effect that should not be & production of the NS10MS and confused with true surround sound.) Although the NS10MC studio surround quality of these headphones is not the same as N monitors will be dis- that of their HEARO Series headphones with AKG IVA continued. The processing, it does offer those who want more than just E decision was made stereo an affordable alternative. W on the basis that AWA Audio Products: (02) 9669 3477 source of the wood pulp used in the P woofer cone is no Penta Tonic R longer available. Despite a ‘worldwide he fifth member of the Focusrite Platinum Range is O search for a replacement material’, none was found that Ton its way, the Platinum Penta. Penta is designed as D provided an acceptable sonic substitute. Spare parts are an affordable, ‘high spec’ stereo analogue preset com- expected to be available for at least five years. A wreath pressor. The unit features an editable preset compressor U laying ceremony will soon be held for the NS10 at offering a range of compression settings depending on C Yamaha Australia’s South Melbourne head office. Well, the sound required or instrument involved. Its dynamic maybe not, but needless to say, the ‘white-coned ones’ response can add a soft or hard knee shape to the com- T will be sorely missed by many. pressor curve, and combined with ‘TubeTran’ technology S Yamaha can emulate VCA, optical and valve compressor sounds. Australia: The unit also 1800 805413 features the same discrete transistor mic pre as the VoiceMaster. Electric Factory: (03) Korg D1600 9480 5988 org’s D1600 is an affordable 16-track digital recorder that packs recording, Kmixing, and final CD mastering into an all-in-one unit. It offers 16-track uncompressed 24-bit/44.1k recording/playback. For each of its 16 tracks the D1600 provides eight virtual tracks. All the copy/cut/paste-style editing is available, with multiple levels of undo. You can slot an optional CDR into the CAD – M is for Mic CD-R/RW bay for writing direct to CD. Meanwhile the D1600 ships with a 20GB hard drive, while the unit’s bay system also accommodates standard AD have released their M-Series studio IDE hard disks, so you can easily exchange drives when switching between Cmicrophones. CAD’s new M177 is the first in a new different projects. The D1600 features a 24-channel, eight-bus digital mixer generation of externally biased CAD condensers. The with 16 60mm faders, four XLR jacks with ‘high-quality’ mic preamps and M177 employs a cardioid polar pattern in an externally +48V phantom power. Each analogue input and mixer channel has its own biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1-inch diaphragm. high and low shelving Meanwhile, the M179 features five-point detented EQ, plus adjustable- pattern control providing nine useable patterns, continu- frequency mid EQ. You ously variable between detents. Price: $599 for the M177 can save snapshots of and $699 for the M179. the mixer settings, while CAD have also released their 400 Series drum kit and there’s a bunch of percussion mics. The 400 Series microphones consists of insertable and master the TSM 411 ($249) extended function dynamic, the effects on offer. KBM 412 ($349) bass drum mic, and the ICM 417 ($417) Korg’s D12 hard disk overhead mic. CAD’s new DSM-1 ($49.95) ‘silent drum recorder has also been mounting system’ is also available in several kits, and announced, which will individually. also be worth a look. Australian Audio Supplies: 1800 502015 or Music Link: (03) 9765 6565 ‘[email protected]’

16 N Sound Choice Behringer’s Battery E ound & Music or SM (not S&M, obviously, that would Sbe rude!) used the Frankfurt Musikmesse to launch Assault their new range of outboard. The SM DSP Series ehringer have intro- comprises the SM FX01 Prism digital dual-engine 24-bit Bduced the Eurorack multi-effects processor, the SM VFX01 Vocalist stereo MXB1002, a 10-channel AC voice processor and the SM EQ01 Styler stereo 31-band or battery-powered mixer digital EQ. Next up is the SM Analog Series, which with two mono channels, comprises the SM PR8 eight-channel mic pre with inde- three stereo channels, and a pendent phantom power earth lift, the SM DI8 eight- separate stereo tape return channel DI unit/stereo line mixer and the SM HP4 four- channel. Its compact channel headphone amp/audio distribution unit. design, combined with the Sound & Music Promotions: (03) 9528 5744 or option to use standard ‘[email protected]’ alkaline batteries, makes the MXB1002 an affordable solution for any live recording P or broadcasting application. The five inputs on the Eurorack MXB1002 R Fairlight Post Course have individual gain controls, ‘ultra low-noise’ discrete mic O and gold-plated XLR connectors. Separate airlight advise us that North Sydney TAFE’s Film and gain controls for mic and line inputs make it possible to D Television Unit will commence a new six day Digital F simultaneously run a mic and a line signal into each Audio Post Production course that will enable the partic- U stereo channel. The mono channels both have dedicated ipant to apply the principles of digital sound post pro- inserts, tape outs, and stereo tape returns (on 6.5mm and C duction to the operation of non-linear sound editing and RCA jacks). All channel strips have three-band EQ, effects digital mixing equipment to an advanced level. T and monitor sends and individual clip LEDs. The mixer This course is for professionals with a working also provides phantom power. A separate headphone S knowledge of audio. It is taught by highly-experienced, output with dedicated volume control is also included. practising film and television professionals, and the pro- Quite a good spec for a compact mixer like this. cedures taught accurately reflect industry practises. It’ll Music Link: (03) 9765 6565 cost $1,600. Contact: Carrie Grimes at Fairlight on ‘c.grimes@fairlighte- sp.com.au’ or (02) 8977 9902. Or Scott Watkins-Sully at TAFE on ‘[email protected]’ HHB DVD-R or (02) 9942 0695 f you have a new Mac G4, you may be interested in HHB’s DVD-R4.7GB IDVD-R media. Developed for general v2.0 recording, the new disc is built for high performance, compatibility and archival security. They’re $99 a piece. Furman AWA Audio Products: (02) 9669 3477 Inspires Confidence Studiomaster 162BP he MS2ADV-1 Confidence Monitor System is part of tudiomaster has released their new 162BP 6U rackmount mixer – a mixer Ta series and aimed at broadcast, post-production, Sequally suited to studio or live use. It features 16 mic/line inputs with the cinema, and home theatre system applications. Here’s mics all on phantom powered XLRs. On the first 14 channels there’s three- some of what you get on board: Two channels of band swept mid EQ, two aux sends, peak LED, PFL, and 60mm faders. analogue/digital audio monitoring plus video in a single Channel 15 and 16 combine an XLR input with a stereo input (where both rack space; High output magnetically shielded speakers; inputs can be used Wide-range, high-visibility, 14-segment meters with simultaneously) and dimmer; +4dBu or +8dBu meter reference, front panel have two-band EQ. selectable; 1.8-inch colour LCD TFT display which auto Price: $1,499. senses NTSC/PAL; High power, low distortion Network Entertainment headphone amplifier; Phase indicator; Signal present Technology: (02) 9420 indicators on all analogue and digital I/O ports; and 4888 Speaker Mute switch; and volume control. Looks like another pretty handy ‘Swiss audio knife’ from Furman. Price: $5,499. Horwood Australia: (02) 9585 1011

17 N E Zample This

W reamware’s Volkszämpler, is a 32-bit sampler which S Ccan be used as a VST instrument in any VST-com- patible recording program. The sampler features an intuitive user interface, impressive sound capabilities and & ‘seamless’ integration with VST-compatible programs such as Cubase, Logic or Nuendo. The Volkszämpler loads programs and samples in Akai S1000 and S3000, N Soundfont 2, WAV and AIFF format directly from the E CD-ROM drive or hard disk of the host PC/Mac and can also store these samples to the computer’s hard disk. W Mission Control Major Music Wholesale: (02) 9545 3540 P ogic Control is the expandable hardware remote Lcontrol system for Logic Audio 5, jointly developed by R Emagic and Mackie Designs. Logic Control provides O hands-on control over hundreds of Midi and audio functions, including the all-new automation system in D Logic Audio 5. It offers simultaneous control over U multiple parameters of software instruments and plug- ins for real-time manipulation. The response time of the C Penny & Giles motorised, 1024 step, touch-sensitive T digital/optical faders is ‘lightning fast’. Logic Control is automatically recognised by Logic Audio 5. All of S Logic’s audio channels are reflected by the eight-channel Logic Control, and can be accessed via Bank Switching functions. Dedicated sections including transport controls, cursor keys, automation and function modes ensure optimal inter- action with Logic Audio. Logic Control should be available in September and More 4 Your Money? will probably retail for around $2,500. he AudioSport Quattro is a new USB audio interface Electric Factory: (03) 9480 5988 Tfor Mac and PC, with four inputs and outputs, at up to 24-bit/96k. Midi I/O is also provided. The AudioSport Quattro features latency-free direct monitoring for each stereo pair. Logic Audio 5 M Audio’s Audiophile 2496 card is the latest addition to its Delta family of soundcards. Analog I/O is available magic have announced Version 5 of on RCA jacks, utilising the same 24-bit/96k conversion ELogic Audio, boasting a healthy as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and smorgasbord of new additions, as well as enhancements to existing features. Midi I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices and Looks like an update well worth taking note of. the world of Midi. The Audiophile 2496 includes a Logic Audio’s automation has been fundamentally revisited in Version 5. The digital mixer/router, and control over SCMS (Serial Copy automation system, which now handles 32-bit fader values, is tied to individual Management System). tracks, rather than Arrange window sequences and audio regions. Which means Electric Factory: (03) 9480 5988 when you move about objects you’re moving the automation with it. The number of integrated plug-ins continues to grow in Logic Audio. New in Logic Audio 5 are: Adaptive Limiter, Sub Bass, Phase Distortion, De Esser, Clip Distortion, Tremolo and Exciter. Also included are several mastering- plug-ins: Stereo Spread, Denoiser, Limiter and Multiband Compressor. The new side-chain in the mixer of Logic Audio 5 allows the input of an external signal to be used as control signal. This means that over 50 Emagic- developed plug-ins are now delivered in Platinum. To round things off, there’s enhancements to the notation, support for REX2.0, support for the new Emagic/Mackie Logic Control (obviously!), and Version 5 should be available come September. Electric Factory: (03) 9480 5988

18 N E Integration Policy Novation’s Spin W ackie has announced the development of the new On Propellorhead S MD8W Integrator. This software/card package provides ‘seamless’ integration of Mackie’s Digital 8-Bus ropellerhead’s Reason studio suite has been given its and HDR24/96 hard disk recorder/editor and adds Pown dedicated controller keyboard, care of the & support for the Mackie Universal Time Synchronizer. The Novation ReMOTE. [Why do manufacturers InsIst on Integrator features Midi I/O ports for MTC and MMC, aLl this uPPer/lowER case nonSENSE?] ReMOTE is a and a port for connecting to the Universal Time Syn- three-octave Midi controller keyboard with a semi- N chronizer, which adds multiple Sony 9-pin control ports, weighted action and after-touch, and is festooned with a VITC read/generate, biphase lock, word clock distribu- E bank of fully configurable controls. ReMOTE’s integra- tion, video generation, and SMPTE clock resolving to tion with the Reason suite will enable the user to operate W the existing D8W synchronisation capabilities. I think the the modules by assigning a row of controllers selected idea is that if you’re not bang in sync with this combina- from a colour-coded matrix on the front panel. At the tion then you never will be. same time, the keyboard can be used as a master con- P Australian Audio Supplies: 1800 502015 or troller for the various sound modules within the suite. R ‘[email protected]’ The Novation ReMOTE keyboard will be available from July 2001. O Innovative Music: (03) 9540 0658 or ‘[email protected]’ Yamaha’s Motif-ation

Under Attack teinberg’s Attack is a new percussion synthesiser developed he rumour mill has been running hot and finally Yamaha’s Motif Sby Waldorf, that works as a VST Instrument. Attack has 24 Trange of workstation/supersynths have arrived. First up, there’s a sounds available per percussion set, spread over two octaves. bunch of fresh sounds offered in the hefty 85MB wave ROM. Then, Two oscillators, each with nine waveforms, represent the Yamaha are making quite a big deal of their Integrated Sampling sources. In addition to the popular analogue waveforms, Attack Sequencer, which combines the audio and Midi recording processes. offers three samples to create hi-hat or crash cymbals. Ring The sequencer component of this system features both linear and modulation and frequency modulation expand the sound pattern recording methods, including a standard Song Mode for spectrum with a metallic component and FX sounds. The inte- recording Midi and audio data in linear fashion. There’s plenty of grated ‘Crack’ module takes care of reproducing analogue memory available (more with two 32MB SIMMs installed), as well as all handclaps. Attack contains a filter section with six filter types, the cut and paste-style editing you’d expect. resonance up to self-oscillation and an overdrive up to +52dB. Motif’s arpeggiator gives you a large range of rhythmic sequences, Price: $449. but also features ‘human’ patterns, such as the strumming of a guitar or Also new from Steinberg is the Voice Machine, two new real- the trilling of a flute. time voice VST effect tools. The VM Generator allows you to Yamaha’s Modular Synthesis Plug-in System lets you upgrade Motif create up to four additional voices by simply triggering them with new synthesiser or sound processing engines. Each expansion via Midi note on/off events. Vocal arrangements are easily board is equipped with a synthesiser or digital effects processor, so not played along with the lead vocal by using the keyboard in real- only do you get more sounds and effects, but also more polyphony and time or drawing Midi note events. The VM Processor allows additional multi parts – without taking any processing power away from the user to either change the melody or correct the intonation the keyboard itself. These engines include analogue physical modeling, by changing the pitch of a voice without changing the voices FM synthesis, vocal harmony and processing. MOTIF is equipped with original character. Price: $449. three expansion slots. Prices will probably start around $5,500. Music Link: (03) 9765 6565 Yamaha Music Australia: 1800 805413

20 N E 301’s New Lounge Suite W n a joint venture with musician/producer/engineer Paul INajar, Studios 301 has launched a fully-digital facility for S music production and content creation. The Lounge Room includes the services of Paul Najar, use of the adjacent live recording area, an extensive range of & synths, sound modules and effects units, plus a huge library of sampled sounds. N If that’s not enough, Studios 301’s owner, Tom Misner, has purchased one of Germany’s oldest and largest E recording studios, Sound Studio N, Cologne. The studios Surround Controller W have recently undergone a Harris Grant refit and acoustic redesign, and are packed with ‘nick nacks’ such he Audient ASP-510 integrates with any mixing as a SSL J 9072, and two Sony Oxfords. Tom is Tconsole to provide control of the monitoring and P renaming the facility ‘Studios 301 Cologne’. record functions for multiple surround sound formats Studios 301: (02) 9698 5888 or [email protected] including 5.1, LCRS, Dolby Surround, DVD-Video, DVD- R Audio, DTS, and SACD. It comprises a single height rack O unit and a small desk-top remote. Reading the specs, this baby looks to be able to do quite a bit. Price: $5,999 RADAR24 v3.1 Corporate Audio Services: (03) 9474 1066 ADAR’s new 3.1 software allows RADAR24 users to output projects and Rfiles to UDF formatted, DVD-RAM media in the time-stamped Broadcast Wave format, or the non time-stamped .WAV format. Exported projects can be loaded onto Macintosh or PC computers equipped with either a DVD- NI presents FM7 RAM drive or a standard DVD-ROM drive. ‘Drag and Drop’ files and projects ative Instruments have turned their gaze to FM directly into digital audio workstation applications for mastering or mixing. Nsynthesis with the FM7. The FM7 will read the Also included in the 3.1 release will be the ability to transfer files between complete sound library from the classic FM synths, RADAR24 machines via Ethernet. Unique IP addresses assigned to each unit while also adding distortion and filter operators, will allow transfers between machines while avoiding backup and restore extensive modulation capabilities, a comprehensive cycles or unnecessary drive swapping. This upgrade is available free on iZ effects section, audio input and ‘much more’ to the tra- Technology’s ‘www.recordingworld.com’ website. Or call the number below. ditional FM architecture. Factory Sound: (03) 9690 8344 Major Music Wholesale: (02) 9545 3540

Marantz CDR Combos arantz Professional have released two new CD Recorders – a Mcombination CD Player/CD Recorder, the CDR500, and the Roland Arranger single CDR631. The CDR500 offers the oland have weighed in with their new and hefty VA-76 Automaster feature for ‘Disk Arranger Keyboard. The VA-76 is a 76-note ‘intelli- At Once’ (DAO) copying R gent arranger’ which carries on the tradition of the G- from a CDR disk that has Series Arranger Workstations while utilising Roland’s been recorded track by latest sounds and music styles, plus their rather nifty track. DAO disks can be VariPhrase technology for adding realistic vocal perfor- used directly for Red Book mances to any arrangement. glass mastering and duplica- As an arranger keyboard, the VA-76 features 128 tion, eliminating additional preset styles covering a wide variety of musical genres. steps such as Exabyte tape Additional styles can be loaded using the internal Zip100 or hard disk editing. Both drive or via floppy drive. These styles can be further cus- units feature rugged con- tomised using the Style Orchestrator and Style Morphing struction and a nice range of function, which lets you blend one style into another. digital and analogue I/O ‘round the Price: $6,995. back. CDR631 is $1,995 and the CDR500 $2,295. Roland Corporation: (02) 9982 8266 Technical Audio Group: (02) 9810 5300 or ‘[email protected]’

22 Apple National Archive go Cubic Publishing creenSound Australia, The National Screen & Sound Archive, will be replacing Specialist Stheir existing Sonic Solutions DAWs with the AudioCube. The AudioCube is the result of a collaborative effort between software developers Steinberg, H.D.A. and Spectral Design. Running on a Windows 2000 native system, the ‘Cube’ is available in a variety of software configurations providing an editing package, and a selection of Virtual Precision Instruments (VPIs). (The VPIs are Spectral Design’s contribu- tion to the package, and comprise a wide palette of tools aimed at restoration, mastering and signal analysis.) The AudioCube 5, the most recent hardware configuration, can be configured with multitracking capabilities of Steinberg’s Nuendo (including a full surround option, ‘SurroundCube’), while the AudioCube Quadriga describes the audio capture ACT facilities. The ScreenSound Australia installation will consist of two SurroundCube Mac1 (02) 6280 systems and 5 Quadriga systems. All the DAWs will be Ether-networked to a 0808 178 Gladstone Street, FYSHWICK ACT 2609 common server that will in turn connect to their existing data network, allowing complex file sharing and monitoring of work in progress. An added benefit of this is NSW Buzzle Pro Adtype (02) 9954 that the BWF file type that these systems work on, has ‘Meta-data’ encrypted in the 4861 file headers. This means that instead of having multiple archive files outlining the 42-44 Victoria Street, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 details of the recording, this information is stored embedded in the audio file itself. Buzzle Pro Choice (02) 9951 7979 Syncrotech Systems Design: (02) 9879 0800. 222 Pacific Highway, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Buzzle Pro Sussex (02) 9264 0133 234 Sussex Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 ARX 8 Pre LCM&A (02) 9517 3939 Unit 5/74-96 Pyrmont Bridge Road, CAMPER- DOWN NSW 2050 Powermedia Systems (02) 9518 9111 51-53 Murray Street, Darling Harbour PYRMONT NSW 2009 Rochester Systems (02) 9712 3899 RX have released their 8 Pre, an eight-channel mic preamp, which features 318 Great North Road, FIVE DOCK NSW 2046 Total Recall (02) 9955 Avariable gain, 20dB pad, phase reverse, and switchable 48v phantom power – in 4422 a compact 1U package. The I/O is on balanced XLR and jacks, while the design 146 Arthur Street, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 offers low noise and distortion performance. Think of the 8 Pre as a console QLD extender or superior ADAT/HD preamp interface. Choice Connections Brisbane (07) 3852 1666 ARX: (03) 9555 7859 34 James Street, FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006 Graphics Plus (07) 3367 1944 X-Frame 20 Mayneview Street, MILTON QLD 4064 88 SA eavey Electronics have announced a new addition to the X-Frame line of digital Macmedia Australia (08) 8212 6445 Paudio products, the X-Frame 88. The X-Frame 88 comes with a GUI software 162 Gouger Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 package that can be loaded onto a laptop to design, compile and set up a sound Power On Solutions (08) 8232 3339 system in the same manner as other MediaMatrix products. When finished with the 130 Gilles Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 setup, the laptop can be unplugged from the X-Frame 88, leaving a fully-functional VIC sound system or ‘custom’ audio device. Some of the devices in a MediaMatrix X- Buzzle Pro Random Access (03) Frame 88 includes mixers, compressors, limiters, AGCs, parametric EQ, routers etc. 9629 1000 Some of the new and improved features of the X-Frame 88 include eight analogue 595 Little Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Buzzle Pro DesignWyse (03) 9706 inputs and outputs as well as 24-bit converters. Versions of the X-Frame 88 are 8858 available in mic, line, or a combo of both. The X-Frame 88 comes standard with 4/200 Princes Hwy, DANDENONG VIC 3175 eight programmable front panel switches for preset recall and programmable level Desktop Power (03) 9682 5055 controls using the front panel data wheel. Furthermore, the X-Frame 88 is capable of Cnr Montague & Gladstone Streets expanding to 24x24 with two MM 8802 breakout boxes (mic and/or line versions). SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 Emperor’s Mind (03) 9804 Audio Telex Communications: (02) 9647 1411 8040 12 River Street, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 icorp (03) 8416 3111 678 Victoria Street, RICHMOND VIC 3121

© 2000 Apple Computer Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Apple and Apple Logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Australia Pty Ltd. WLTBWA KAPL5260. L I A&H ML4000 L-Compact V llen & Heath have developed a derivative of their -ACOUSTICS have launched E Aflagship ML5000 that incorporates many of the Ltwo new speaker products. ML5000’s features at an competitive price point. In a The MTD108a is a small nutshell, the ML4000 is an eight VCA, eight sub-group, format unit for distributed S 12 Aux, enhanced LCR and IEM equipped ‘big-league’ systems and floor monitoring, console in a compact package. The eight VCAs provide or for front fill and under O powerful control of the input fader levels and super clean balcony installation. The U signal path. The LCRplus positioning system extends NTD108a uses a coaxial trans- ducer assembly and exhibits 85° conical directivity. Meanwhile the new dV-SUB is a high output, compact subwoofer. It uses a dual vented bandpass, three 15-inch design and should be just as suitable for touring or fixed installation. Jands Production Services: [email protected] W signal imaging beyond conventional LR and LCR S panning by allowing full three-speaker balance and posi- tioning from each channel and group. For example, a backing instrument such as a guitar, typically routed to the LR speakers, can be brought up in the centre speakers for the duration of a lead solo to improve focus In-Ear Out Now and clarity. There’s a good degree of flexibility offered bx recently introduced the In-Ear Monitor (IEM) by the console’s sub-group/auxiliary system, a control dprocessor for performers and engineers who utilise in- panel allows for the editing and recall of mute and other ear monitoring devices. We’re told: ‘the dbx IEM settings, while the four-band parametric EQ includes a switchable Q control on the mids. There’s three frame sizes with retail prices of: ML4000/32+2 $39,995; ML5000/40+2 $44,995; and ML5000/48+2 $49,995. enhances the sonic quality of in-ear monitoring applica- Technical Audio Group: (02) 9810 5300 or ‘[email protected]’ tions while providing the necessary audio level protec- tion that is essential to artists and engineers’. The IEM is one of the first digital signal processors designed specifically for in-ear monitor applications. The Martin unit’s processing capabilities include four-band stereo compression with gating, dbx PeakStop limiting, stereo Expands Blackline image control and five-band parametric EQ. The IEM also includes several custom reverb algorithms using artin Audio has added a double 15 and horn Lexicon technology. Price: $4,595. cabinet to their popular BlackLine range. M Jands Electronics: (02) 9582 0909 The new speaker is targeted at a wide cross section of the market and is fully capable of filling the role of FOH, side or drum fill for portable as well as fixed installation applications Amek in Driving Seat in venues, clubs, theatres and churches. Although the F215 is a two-way passive, its twin he Driver in a Box (DIB) is a new addition to Amek’s 15-inch drivers play different roles in the TPure Path series. It provides eight high quality trans- frequency band. While both drivers have the former-coupled line amplifiers in a 1U rack, and is same low frequency characteristics and operate designed for driving long cable runs in broadcast and live together up to 250Hz, only the upper driver, (a performance applications. Primarily a unity gain device, specially designed, low distortion bass-mid the DIB offers a gain trim control for each balanced and device), is used up to the 1.3kHz crossover floating channel – allowing matched output levels to be point. This technique aims to avoid the uneven set. Each channel also has a dedicated phase selector, response that occurs when both drivers operate and a ‘Silk’ setting, which emulates the sound of Rupert together over the mid band. Retail price of the F215 is $4,995. Neve’s original circuit designs. Technical Audio Group: (02) 9810 5300 or ‘[email protected]’ ATT Controls: (03) 9379 1511

26 L I Three DAS Additions Meyer’s 3D Sound V he DAS R-214 is a two-way vented eyer Sound is making its E Tsystem. The low end utilises two 15-inch low Mpresence felt in the line array frequency speakers with three-inch voice coil. The high market with their M3D system. The end makes use of a one-inch exit compression driver secret ‘herbs and spices’ of this S with two-inch titanium diaphragm, coupled to a system can be found in Meyer’s constant directivity horn. This trapezoidal cab should be BroadbandQ technology, which O well suited to fixed installation applications covering marries a new high-frequency U speech reinforcement, program reproduction and live manifold system with Meyer’s propri- music productions. etary, directional low-frequency tech- N Meanwhile, the Compact 1 incorporates a 100W class nology, to precisely control vertical D D switching amplifier, delivering 500W to the low and horizontal coverage between frequency transducer (4Ω) and 300W to the mid/high 40Hz and 18kHz. The result I’m told section (8Ω). Both channels are protected against under is ‘truly optimised line array N voltage, and provide soft clipping, soft start-up and behaviour, affording performance that is markedly E mute/unmute functions. The Compact 1 uses a combi- superior to conventional line array systems’ – no less. nation of a 15-inch LF driver, a six-inch mid driver, and a Meyer Sound Australia: (07) 3252 4433 W one-inch exit compression driver coupled to a constant S directivity horn. Magna Systems: (02) 9417 1111 New EAW Line Array AW has announced the latest member of their touring Renkus Reflex Action Eand installation products, the KF760 Series Line Array, consisting of the model KF760 and model KF761. enkus-Heinz is soon to be shipping its new Reflex Series of . The KF760 and KF761 are horn-loaded, three-way RThey are designed for both installed and touring applications, with loudspeakers used in multiples to create a curved line rugged construction and user friendly features such as handles and tripod source. Utilising the concept of divergence shading, a mounting sockets. Inside, the eight Reflex Series cabinets employ a KF760 Line Array requires minimal signal processing ‘Complex Conic’ horn topology which aims to eliminate the polar pattern and allows all loudspeakers to be set for equal output distortions created by traditional horn designs, its benefits include improved levels. The model KF760 is engineered for medium to sound quality and more consistent audience coverage. Also Renkus’ True long throw coverage (more than 70 feet) while the model Array Principle (TRAP) ensures the acoustic centres of adjacent cabinets are KF761 is for short throw coverage (less than 100 feet). physically – not just ‘virtually’ – coincident. Used together, they aim to provide uniform SPL, Horwood Australia: (02) 9585 1011 frequency response, and sonic character to the entire audience, from the front row to the furthest seat. Production Audio Supplies: (03) 9415 1585 PM1D Monitor Grammys hen Madonna, ‘NSync, Christina Aguilera, Destiny’s Child, WEminem & Elton John, U2 and a host of others took the stage, it was four of the new Yamaha PM1D digital mixing consoles that provided their stage monitor mixes. Audiotek’s Scott Harmala was in charge of handling sound rein- forcement for the awards: “We chose the PM1D because a multi- act show such as this has unique technical challenges that the board can really simplify.” To expedite set changes, the show setup consisted of two complete stages, left and right. “Both had two PM1Ds,” explains Harmala. “They were set up as redundancy, with a main and a backup; each was loaded with 96 analogue inputs and 32 analogue outputs. Once the artists finished their rehearsals, the operator could then take the PCMCIA memory card of the PM1D and write the settings to the main console. Then, the settings went to the backup and were duplicated, or ‘flashed,’ so the boards were in sync. At last year’s Grammy awards, we used 14 PM4000-52Ms, to do the same job that two PM1Ds covered.” Yamaha Music Australia: 03 9693 5184 or [email protected]

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