At PLASA Focus today, Sound Technology Ltd is giving a UK debut to a number of key new products in its portfolio.
The Soundcraft Si2 is a new compact addition to the Si Series of mid-market digital consoles. It's compact footprint and standard I/O configuration, allowing the Si2 to easily slot directly in place of an analogue console, is sure to appeal across multiple markets. With an intuitive user-interface with a "where you mix is where you look" design, Virtual Si offline editor, and the exceptional sound quality Soundcraft digital consoles have become renowned for, the Si2 is shipping in May 2009.
Pictured: Soundcraft Si2
PLASA Focus also marks the first UK appearance of the AKG DMS700 Digital Wireless System. The sophisticated new system operates on two future-proof bands, each with a tuning range of up to 155Mhz, offers up to 100 simultaneous channels, 100% digital audio transmission with no compounder, and the ability to securely encrypt data. The AKG DMS700 system is also shipping in May 2009.
Pictured: AKG DMS700 Digital Wireless System
From dbx Pro comes four new additions to the popular ZonePRO Zone Processing range of models. The 1260m, 1261m, 640m and 641m join the existing range, adding more microphone inputs, input processing on each mic input, Ambient Noise Compensation and numerous other enhancements. Shipping now is the new range of dbx System Core digital matrix processors. Based on the principles of the dbx Zone Processing products the new SC32 and SC64 matrix processors offer wizard driven configuration using HiQnet System Architect™ making unprecedented DSP power, incredible routing flexibility and a rich palette of processing tools accessible with the minimum of training.
Finally, Crown's new I-Tech HD flagship amplifier, a stunning product of engineering R&D, more than 60 years of amplifier heritage and systematic user input from tour sound leaders in all markets, has arrived in the UK. Developed in conjunction with sister company BSS, the next generation OmniDriveHD DSP Engine at the heart of I-Tech HD is built on a new architecture specifically optimized for fast and efficient audio processing to provide tour and contracting professionals with a new platform for signal processing. The new FIREWALL™ FIR filter technology provides significantly improved midrange clarity and dramatically improved off-axis response. The OmniDrive HD reduces latency, safeguards sonic integrity and advances system reliability. AudioCore features 24- bit, 192 kHz A/D and D/A converters. In yet another industry first, Crown Audio links the limiters in its new family of amplifiers: Crown's innovative LevelMax™ limiter technology links the previously independent Peak, Thermal and RMS Limiters, enabling more effective, elegant protection of connected speakers while advancing system performance. LevelMax limiter actions are better informed for more effective, efficient results and minimal sonic degradation. I-Tech HD is shipping now.
Pictured: Crown I-Tech 12000 HD
For more information please visit www.soundtech.co.uk
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