Arguably the biggest trade show in the world was on last week and we have decided to do a round up of the products we thought stood out the most in the Professional Audio side.
Sennheiser D1
Sennhesier’s New Digital Wireless System
Ease of use, outstanding live sound and extremely robust radio transmission make the new digital evolution wireless D1radio microphone system the perfect tool for ambitious bands and artists of all genres. Intuitive menu navigation onthe large, high-contrast OLED display makes it easier than ever to use. evolution wireless D1 has a global application,with frequencies that can be used in virtually any country without need for registration or additional costs.
Features:
- Audio frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Dynamic range > 135 dB (A)
- THD (1 kHz) typ. < 0.1 %
- Audio resolution 24 bit/48 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 105 dB (A)
- HF frequency range 2,400 bis 2,483.5 MHz
- Modulation type GFSK with RF remote channel
- Transmission system TDMA, time diversity, frequency diversity, fast-switching antenna diversity
- Latency 3.9 ms
Soundcraft Ui
Soundcraft Ui 16 – Remote Controlled Digital Mixer
The Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui12 and Ui16 each feature built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2, DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more. Both models feature fully recallable and remote-controlled mic gain and phantom power, along with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser and noise gate on input channels.
Features:
- Tablet/PC/Smartphone Controlled Digital Mixer
- Integrated Wi-Fi
- Cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices
- Use up to 10 control devices (tablets, phones, PCs) simultaneously
- Legendary Harman Signal Processing from dbx®, Digitech®, and Lexicon®
- Fully recallable and remote-controlled mic preamps
- 4-band Parametric EQ, High-Pass Filter, Compressor, De-esser and Noise Gate on input channels
- 31-band Graphic EQ, Noise Gate and Compressor on all outputs
- Real-Time Frequency Analyser (RTA) on inputs and outputs
- 3 dedicated Lexicon® FX effects processors: Reverb, Delay and Chorus
- Subgroups, Mute Groups, View Groups, and more mixer controls
- Show/Snapshot recall with channel safes and security lockout
- 2-channel USB audio playback and recording
Soundcraft Signature Series – Multitrack USB interface and analogue mixing console.
USB Multitrack Recording
Delivering world-class audio quality and multi-track recording and mixing functionality, HARMAN’s Soundcraft today introduced its Signature 22MTK and Signature 12MTK analog mixing consoles. The Signature 22MTK and Signature 12MTK feature 22 and 12 input channels, respectively, with integrated multi-track USB interfaces. Both small-format consoles feature onboard Lexicon effects, Soundcraft’s acclaimed Ghost microphone preamps and many additional enhancements to deliver studio-quality, multi-track recording.
“Our new Signature 22MTK and Signature 12MTK are powerful all-in-one consoles that make it easy to both record and mix musical performances,” said Sean Karpowicz, Soundcraft’s Product Manager. “They’re ideal for recording live gigs and studio rehearsals, mixing a band, producing a demo, integrating pre-recorded playback with live performance or remixing previous multi-track recordings.”
Features
- High-Performance 12-input small format analogue mixers with onboard effects
- Multi-channel ultra-low latency USB audio interface
- Iconic Soundcraft® Ghost mic preamps with ultra-low noise performance
- Renowned Soundcraft® Sapphyre British EQ with sweepable mid-bands per channel
- Lexicon® Effects Engine featuring award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses and Modulations
- dbx® Limiters (High-ratio Compressors) on input channels
- 2-in/2-out USB audio playback and recording
- Switchable Hi-Z inputs for guitars, basses and other instruments
- Hi-Pass Filters (low-cut) and 48V Phantom Power on all mic channels
- Comprehensive Soundcraft® GB Series audio routing
- Smooth premium-quality faders
- Robust metal construction for tour-grade build quality and reliability
- Internal universal power supply
All of these products will be available in Spring 2015