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The UK is the arguably the leadingmarket for innovation in theprofessional audio business. With

everyone from boutique manufacturersto big-name brands living between JohnO’Groats and Lands End, the UK setsthe pace for many areas of the business.

While some companies havedropped out and others opt not toexhibit and hold cheeky after-hoursevents, there is no denying thatPLASA is a major show for the UKand Europe’s pro lighting and soundprofessionals, one which saidcompanies wouldn’t dare miss. In theirplace at this year’s show are 40newcomers taking their place. Furtherevidence of its continued relevancewas last year’s digital console frenzy ashalf a dozen manufacturers debutedtheir latest mixing technology.

There is a great sense of prideassociated with PLASA as the UKcommunity shows up every year in fullforce to put their new ideas forward tothe scrutinising eyes of the show’svisitors and exhibitors. Coupled withseminars, special events, an awardsceremony and swanky after-hoursparties at exclusive London venues,PLASA serves as a springboard foropinions, ideas, innovations andnetworking opprotunities that fewother shows can provide. > plasashow.com

ALCONS AUDIO - J18Alcons Audio’s main focus will be onthe LR7 and LR7B, the latest additionsto the L-series pro-ribbon line arrays.The LR7 is a micro pro-ribbon line-array system designed for use in stackedor flown configuration, for bothportable and permanent installations.

The new LR7B is the low frequencyextension of the LR7 system. Sized at awidth and height of three CDs, a single12-inch in a dual-tuned, concentricbandpass configuration caters for cleanlow-mid and broad-band bass responsefrom a micro-sized and weight efficientpackage.

As an annual Alcons feature, it willexhibit a new design study, called“MSRA, Modular Stacked RibbonArray”- a concept for a scalable high-power line-source monitor system,based on vertically stacked modules.> alconsaudio.com

VMB ESPAÑOLA, S.A - F7VMB will show Rainbow, its electro-acoustical prediction software for thecompany’s speaker systems, boastinghorizontal and vertical modelling.

Windows-based, Rainbow allowssimulation of complete systems, such asa main large format arraycomplemented by a smaller delayedarray and front-fills. Thus, its library ofloudspeaker systems includes not only

the company’s self-powered line arraymodules with built-in inclinometer(LX-V8 and LX-F6 with accordion-folded ribbon HF driver), but alsomodels from its Phase or ADP lines.

High resolution (24 point peroctave) speaker polar data provided byRainbow with magnitude and phaseinformation allows accurate modellingdown to 30Hz, enabling user-designedsubwoofer arrays. > vmb.es

OHM UK LTD - J10PLASA will mark Ohm’s third decadeof producing sound equipment in theUK. To honour this anniversary thecompany has brought back, with newlydesigned OHM drivers, the SS-3Smack Stack bass bins, a dance stackdelivering optimised bass. Couplingthis to the new Ersa Major line arraywill provide adequate coverage forvenues ranging from larger dance clubsto concert audiences.

The Ersa Major comprises two ten-inch horn loaded Ohm drivers with acoaxial two-inch and one-inchcompression driver mounted on aproprietary waveguide. This systemruns in three way active mode.

Also featured on Ohm’s stand will bethe Ersa Minor compact line array withthe lightweight DSP-A3 amplifiers.> ohm.co.uk

PLASA EVENT PREVIEW<

September 13th-16th London

Earls Court is set to host the annual PLASA trade show for pro lighting and sound professionals fromSeptember 13th to 16th. Now in its third decade, PLASA remains one of the key European events for itsrespective audiences. Andrew Low gives a glimpse of what will be on show...

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FUNKTION-ONE - F36Funktion-One will be launching threenew products, including the F101loudspeaker enclosure comprising oneten-inch bass/mid driver and a one-inch high frequency device, whichmakes it a larger version of the F81.

Also new for the show is theResolution 3, an all-in-one three-wayenclosure comprising a special horn-loaded, 18-inch bass loudspeaker withfive-inch voice coil, a new Axheadloaded ten-inch loudspeaker formidrange and a one-inch compressiondriver for high frequencies.

The ASPC1 audio system polaritychecker will also be launched as aninvaluable tool for live sound andinstallation engineers to ensure theoptimisation of high performance audiosystems. It is light, compact andsupplied with a belt pouch.> funktion-one.com

INNOVASON - L39 The French console manufacturer willexhibit its Eclipse digital console withthe unique onboard multi-trackrecording via Innovason’s MARSMultitrack Audio Recording System.

A high power console with a smallfootprint, Eclipse’s DSP engine enablesusers to mix up to 104 inputssimultaneously into 48 mix busses, withthe capacity to manage up to 320inputs on the console using up to five

remote audio racks. The controlsurface is furnished with SmartPanel,which provides 48 faders and 48 fullyconfigurable rotary knobs (spread overfour layers) providing 96 ‘faders’.

Available in a variety of formats, thestandard Eclipse package offers 80inputs and 40 outputs, of which 24 arefully processed including 31-bandgraphic eq. It also comes with twoInnovason FM-8VB eight-in/eight-outplugin effects cards and a stage box, allfully flight-cased and complete withthe brand new NOVA software.> innovason.com

YAMAHA - G31Yamaha Commercial Audio willpromote the theme of connectivitywith a stand split into five areasconnected together using a variety ofaudio formats and network protocols,including Dante, CobraNet,EtherSound, MADI and AES/EBU.

The stand’s design will demonstratedifferent audio and control networks inreal time, with Yamaha’s European staff

on hand throughout the show toprovide hands-on demonstrations.

The company will also make theUK debut of Audinate Dante-MY16-AUD interface card (distributedexclusively by Yamaha); the IMX644digital rack-mount mixer; IPA 8200power amplifier; DME Version 3.5 andthe recently announced updatedM7CL V2 mixing console. The SB168-ES scaleable digital stage box solutionwill also be on show.

Complementing these will be all ofYamaha Commercial Audio’s currentranges, including the PM5D, DSP5Dand LS9 mixing consoles, a full rangeof touring and installation amplifiers,Installation Series loudspeakers and itsrange of interface solutions. > yamahacommercialaudio.com

RCF AUDIO - D24RCF, dB Technologies and SGMTechnology for Lighting will beexhibiting for the first time together asthe RCF Group this year. This followsthe Group’s announcement in April ofthe acquisition of the leading Italianlighting company, SGM.

With the addition of SGMTechnology for Lighting, the RCFGroup strengthens its presence at thisyear’s PLASA, showing the products inaudio and lighting fields.

RCF Group now covers all aspects ofthe sound and lighting industry and,whilst RCF and dB continue to

develop new products in a wide rangeof audio fields, with the addition ofSGM, various synergies across theaudio and lighting sides of the Groupare being developed.> rcf.it

RED SQUARE AUDIO - L39Red Square Audio will have a largebooth representing its renownedbrands, including Lab.gruppen, Tannoy,RSG, Feonic, Innovason, and newlyadded Apex.

The stand will feature Innovason’snew Eclipse digital recording console,Tannoy’s VQ series of loudspeakers,including the VQ Live series and sixnew additions to the VQ Series line.Lab.gruppen’s latest amplifiers, withrecently acquired Lake Controllersoftware and firmware technology, willbe on show as will RSG’s M-400 digitalmixing system.

The company will also debut twonew namesake products. The RedSquare M1 nearfield monitors will bedemonstrated with the Eclipse console.It will also show a multitracking PCcreated for capturing live recordings.Available in tower or rack models, thePC recorder is compatible withprograms such as Sonar, Cakewalk andPro Tools. > redsquareaudio.co.uk

JHS - E51JHS will present the new horn-loaded

M-400 V-Mixer M-48 Personal Monitor S-0816 / Cat5E / S-1608 S-4000 Digital Snake

REAC : Capture, Distribute, Mix and Record pristine 24-bit Multi-channel Audio over Cat5e and Fibre

The powerful new M-380 V-Mixer packs all the flexibility of widely-accepted REAC based V-Mixing systems into a 19” rack. It also offers a total 24-bit audio solution, including, 48 channels of mixing with classic onboard FX, GEQ, Matrix, DCA, LCR plus a choice of Digital Snakes as well as personal mixing and multi-channel recording via Cakewalk Sonar. Better still, the M-380 delivers this market-leading power and flexibility at a price that will surprise you.www.rolandsg.co.uk or call 01792 702701

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active system Icon LTS from HKAudio. Icon LTS (Long-Throw System)is a digitally controlled, horn-loaded,active PA.

The primary design brief of the IconLTS was aimed at use in ground-stacked configurations at events whereconditions or budget constraintsprevent flying a PA.

The new product is a self-containedactive system featuring horn-driven 12-inch/1.4-inch IC 112 LA mid-/highunit with 60-degree x 40-degree CDhorn design and optimised directivityand onboard digital controller thatserves as the stack’s control center.

Two 18-inch band-pass subwoofersprovide the low-end kick for the fullstack. State-of-the-art Class-D poweramp technology delivers the reach andrange to throw these signals acrossgreat distances at remarkable soundpressure levels.> jhs.co.uk

TRANTEC SYSTEMS - J34The spotlight of Trantec’s booth will beon the S-D7000, which features 24-bitaudio resolution, network monitoringfor over 60 channels and over 20 userchannels in an 8MHz TV band.

Trantec will also be previewing itsbrand new S6 wireless system, whichbuilds on the S6000 range by takingthe 19-inch, eight-way concept a stepfurther. Trantec has now incorporateda comprehensive user interface on thefront panel, allowing the user toconfigure and monitor all channels,with or without an external PC. Theinternal circuitry of the S6 beltpackand handheld transmitter has beenredesigned and upgraded, extending

the frequency capability to 72MHz.The company will also exhibit the

16-channel S5.3 system, the 24-channel S5.5 system and the 16-channel S4. It will also show the S4.4,which features the unique option offour licence-free channels. > trantec.co.uk

POLAR AUDIO - F4Polar Audio will exhibit a number ofnew products, including a rangefrom the latest addition tothe Polar family,Australian Monitor.

Visitors canparticipate in livedemonstrations ofthe latest in digitalnetworked audiofrom across itsproduct portfolio,with highlightsfrom Aviom, MC2,XTA, Biamp andmany othermanufacturers. Newproducts being showcasedinclude, from beyerdynamic, theOpus 600 system and additions to theRevoluto conference system range,from Biamp, the RED-1 RemoteEthernet Device, Dynacord’s Promax8000 system, ASL’s Digital Intercomsystem and a host of new products fromXTA and MC2 Audio, including XTA’sDC1048 and Network Audio gear.> polaraudio.co.uk

ALLEN & HEATH- E9PLASA marks Allen & Heath’s 40thyear designing and manufacturinginnovative pro audio products for the

live, recording and DJ spheres. TheBritish mixer manufacturer willcommemorate this by displaying a crosssection of its current digital, analogueand DJ mixers on the stand. Theseinclude the flagship iLive digitalsystems, award-winning ZED analogrange and Xone DJ series.

The iLive digital family will becentral to its booth. Following therecent launch of RAB2, iLive’s latest

remote audio card, it is nowpossible to mix n’ match

the flagship modulariLive hardware

with the iLive-Tfixed I/OMixRacks andControlSurfaces,increasing hireinventoryflexibility and

systemintegration.

> allen-heath.com

SENNHEISER UK - F10Sennheiser UK will focus on

several new products that wererecently added to its product portfolio.The new G3 Evolution wirelessmicrophones will be on show to displayits variety of sets and accessories forsecure wireless sound transmission.The G3 line includes the new 100, 300and 500 G3 series, as well as the 300IEM G3 wireless monitoring system and ENG setsdesigned for reporters and filmmakers.

Alongside G3 will be the new stand-alone Wicos Wireless ConferenceSystem and the 2000 Series wireless

microphone system designed forbroadcast audio.

It will also have products from itsdistributed lines of pro audio brands,including DAS, K Array, Klein andHummel and Rane, among others. > sennheiser.co.uk

XTA - F4XTA Electronics will debut two newproducts at the show, including its firstinstallation product, the DC1048integrated audio management system.Featuring full matrix mixing and eqfunctions typical of XTA, the DC1048can be completely configured underthe new iCore software package.Twenty-four bit high-end converterscoupled with a 96k sample rate ensurea bandwidth in excess of 30kHz and adynamic range of over 112dB.

The company will also launch itsfirst generation of Network Audioproducts, the NXBoB8 and NXBoB16,which respectively provide eight and16 channels of analog audio fromDante networks. Careful attention tooutput drivers and 24-bit DACs ensureprofessional performance with adynamic range of 111dB un-weightedand 96kHz sample rate compatibility(network dependent).> xta.co.uk

SADIE/PRISM SOUND - D10Prism Sound will debut a series ofrenowned Sadie products nowavailable as software-only versions.

With the new Sadie packages, userscan access its gear on any computerrunning Microsoft Windows withASIO compatible audio hardware, aswell as with the existing Sadie5




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hardware platforms.The new products are application

based and focused on the core Sadieexpertise of radio production, TV/filmpost, mastering, archiving andrestoration and high-level SoundDesign. With no dedicated hardwarerequirements, the product range wasdesigned to be cost effective, therebytaking Sadie into new markets. Themove to software aims to extend Sadie’scompatibility and reinforce its globalappeal in these markets. > sadie.com

ADAMSON - G36The Canadian loudspeakermanufacturer will focus on its newPoint Series loudspeaker range, createdfor the installation market anddesigned to provide a completesolution where point sourceloudspeakers are preferable over linesource arrays.

To ensure the Point Series lowfrequency drivers can maintain a highlevel of low frequency energy whenused as a single source (or a small twoor three box array), Adamson usesAdvanced Cone Architecture withKevlar cone geometry and Neodymiumdriver technologies integrated toprovide maximum SPL with zero conefatigue, while providing minimal axialmodes in the passband.

It will also exhibit The Adamson MSeries of high-powered stage monitors.The M12 is the most compact andnewest addition to the family, while theM15 has already seen use as alightweight, high horsepower monitor. > adamsonproaudio.com

ADAM HALL - K20Newcomer to the show Adam Hall willfocus on the new LD Systems Premiumseries of line array PA speakers andpieces from its pro audio hardware line.In addition, product experts for LDSystems, Defender, Eminence and itshardware line will also be on hand toprovide information and support foreach brand.

LD Premium comprises eight-inch,ten-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch multi-

purpose loudspeakers, as well VA4 andVA8 line-array systems. Subwoofersincluding a single 15-inch, dual 15-inch and dual 18-inch complement theloudspeaker line up, while a dedicateddigital management processor is alsoavailable for the series.

The whole range features speciallymanufactured high quality componentsexclusive to LD Premium and was co-developed by experienced audio-researchers and FOH engineers. > adamhall.com/uk

CROWN - E21At this year’sshow, Crownwill introducethe PIP-USP4Processor forCTs seriesamplifiers,which is thefourthgeneration ofthe DSP-basedPIP (programmableinput processor)module for its CTs Seriestwo-channel amplifiers. The USP4 is aHarman HiQnet series component andconnects to the audio control/monitornetwork using 100MB Ethernethardware. The single plug solutioncontains audio distribution, controland monitoring.

The USP4’s OmnidriveHDprocessor provides processing featuring24-bit, 192 kHz Cirrus Logic SHARCA/D and D/A converters and true96kHz processing. LevelMax peak,RMS and transducer thermal voltagelimiters combine for accurate response,better sound and higher usable SPL.Also available are proprietary FIR andIIR filters to provide users with addedclarity and enhanced detail. The USP4is capable of connecting to an Ethernetnetwork, which allows it to be remotelycontrolled and configured via the latestversion of HiQnet System Architect.Additionally, the USP4 allows thetransport of real-time digital audio viaCobraNet or Ethernet AVB. > crownaudio.com

VOID ACOUSTICS - C12UK boutique loudspeakermanufacturer Void will be present in itsspace age igloo booth with newloudspeaker products, including theStasys Prime wide-band arrayablepoint-source system, designed to offeroptimised efficiency, the Stasys 5 Mk2low-frequency system, with pressureplate to enhance transient responseand the Arcline 12 medium-formatline-array enclosure. Also on its stand

will be two new models inVoid’s UK-built Infinite X

amplifier range, theInfinite X7 and

Infinite X8 two-channel poweramplifiers.

The head ofVoid’s new USDivision, KenDeLoria, will also

be on the showfloor. Deloria is a

well-respectedindustry veteran who

was the founder and formerCEO of Apogee Sound.

> voidaudio.com

AVID - G33The newly rebranded Avid will showits diverse line of digital mixingconsoles and associated products,including plugins, expansion cards,headphones and microphones.

A major highlight for the companywill be its new medium format SC48console. Venue SC48 provides I/O,digital signal processing and tactilecontrol, with the same sound qualityand clarity of the Venue line in acompact footprint.

The new console’s spec includes: 48analog mic/line XLR inputs, 16 analogline outputs (expandable to 32), 16Aux Sends, eight Groups, plus eightmono matrixes (linkable as up to fourstereo matrixes), 26 touch-sensitive,motorized faders: 16 input, eight outputmaster, one Flex Channel, and oneMains and extra I/O, includingtalkback, analog and digital two-track,GPI, MIDI and Word Clock.

D-Show, D-Show Profile and MixRack systems will also be on site foreager knob twiddlers to get their kicks.> avid.com

NEUTRIK - H18Neutrik will display several newproducts at the show, including theTiny XLR, the XL2 Analyzer andHDMI connectors and cables.

The Tiny XLR is billed as an easy-to-assemble three and four pole-shieldedsystem that provides high noiseimmunity. The XL2 Analyzer wasdesigned for acoustic measurementapplications. It generates 48 VDCphantom power and offers automatedmicrophone identification.

It will also show HDMI connectorsand cables for digital connections ofaudio and video devices with HDMIinterfaces. Cables in the line arepreassembled with two HDMIconnectors (male) with gold contacts,foil and braided shield, nylon sheath,black, outer diameter 7.2mm,including protective cap.> neutrik.com

KV2 AUDIO - G35KV2 Audio will unveil two newproduct lines at the show and provideone of its flagship VHD systems for usein the show’s central bar area.

Along with the EX, ES and VHDlines, KV2 Audio will debut the newESD Series, which allows utilisation ofthird party amplification for the firsttime with KV2 products. Featuringproprietary delay line technology inplace of a conventional crossover, theseries features two-way, six-inch ESD6and two-way 12-inch ESD12. The newESP4000, a rack mountable four-channel 4X1000W amp will also bedebuted at the show.

It will also display The LD Series, aselection of four DI-style boxes,featuring its VHD line drivers on eachoutput. The LD Series comprises theLDP Passive Line Driver, The LDDDirect Line Driver, The LDA AcousticInstrument Line Driver and the LDMMix Line Driver. > kv2audio.com

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ROLAND SYSTEMS GROUP- H40Roland Systems Group (RSG) willunveil its new M-380 V-Mixer atPLASA. The company is boasting thatthe M-380 packs all the flexibility ofthe REAC based V-Mixing systemsinto a 19-inch rack. It is a 24-bit audiomixing system featuring 48 channelswith onboard FX, GEQ, Matrix, DCA,LCR. The new console includes theoption of cordination with RSG DigitalSnakes and multi-channel recordingvia Cakewalk Sonar.

RSG will also have its V-MixingSystem and new M-48 personal mixer.The V-Mixing systems includes the M-400 V-Mixer live digital console (48channels, 16 AUX buses plus Main L/Routputs and eight matrices) and digitalsnakes with high quality preampsfeaturing its REAC technology.> rolandsystemsgroup.com

DIGICO - G9Digico, a UK manufacturer of digitalmixing consoles for live, theatre,broadcast and post productionapplications, will be exhibiting itsentire range of SD Series consoles,namely, SD7, SD8 and the new SD7T– featuring Stealth Digital Processing,together with the CS-D5 console fromits D-Series range of consoles. It willalso be making two majorannouncements at its press conference,which is taking place on the first day ofthe show. > digico.biz

SOUNDCRAFT - E21Soundcraft will be sharing part ofHarman International’s booth.Representatives from the company willbe on hand to discuss the latest in itsrange of digital mixers for live andtheatre sound, including the new Si2and Si3 consoles. The company hashinted that it will release a newproduct during the Harman presslaunch, held on show’s opening day.> soundcraft.com

SHURE DISTRIBUTION UK - F19Shure Distribution UK will beexhibiting numerous new productsfrom Shure, QSC, Radial and othermanufacturers within its portfolio.These include a selection of ShureUSB and ribbon microphones, an XLR-to-USB adapter suitable for convertingany make of microphone to USB and arange of professional studio monitoringand reference headphones, plus thenew K Series 1000W loudspeakersfrom QSC. Demonstrations of all newproducts are available on the stand.> shuredistribution.co.uk

SOUND TECHNOLOGY - E21As the UK distributor for HarmanInternational’s Professional Division,Sound Technology will be representedon Harman’s PLASA booth.Representatives from the company willbe on hand to discuss the manyHarman brands it handles, includingthe latest products from AKG, BSSAudio, Crown, dbx, JBL, Lexicon,Soundcraft and Studer, as well asHarman’s HiQnet system. > soundtech.co.uk

MIDAS/KLARK TEKNIK – G29In addition to the Pro6 console,launched at PLASA08, Midas andKlark Teknik will show the XL8 LivePerformance system, DL431 micsplitter and the modular I/O units, andthe DL351 and DL451, with all theavailable card options. The Midasoffline editor will be available forvisitors to create, edit and view show

files for either an XL8 or a PRO6. Allthe audio for the systems will beprovided by Klark Teknik’s DN9696 HiResolution Audio Recorder.> midasconsoles.com

PLASA CONNECTDeveloped in conjunction with RHConsulting and sponsored by L&SImagazine, PLASA Connect aims toprovide service-based operators,including consultants, installers andrental companies, with an opportunityto find new potential clients from awide range of vertical markets in thepro audio and lighting sectors.

The target markets of PLASAConnect include hotel groups, buildingservices companies, houses of worship,council chambers, theatres and artscentres, performing arts schools, ITservice companies and environmentalhealth officers.

PLASA LOUNGEEarls Court 2 will feature the newPLASA Lounge, where visitors canlearn more about a range of industry-wide initiatives includingqualifications, technical developmentsand sustainability.

SEMINARS AND PROGRAMMES The PLASA09 Education & LearningProgramme will feature twoMasterclasses – a presentation by JohnStadius of Soundtracs/Digico on theideas and technologies behind mixingconsole design, and a debate for DJshosted by Funktion-One’s TonyAndrews on the importance of audioquality. Additional classes ranging fromspecial interest sessions, exhibitordriven sessions and intensive producttraining workshops will be heldthroughout the duration of the show.

THE GOTTELIER AWARDThe Gottelier Award is named inhonour of the late designer, developerand commentator Tony Gottelier. Theaward was created to “recognise theproduct developers who have made asignificant contribution to thedevelopment of the equipment andtools that enable our entertainmenttechnology practitioners to continuallypush the boundaries of eventproduction, presentation andinstallation”. This year’s winner will beannounced during the show.

SUPPLY2.GOV.UK LOUNGEAnother new addition to the show isthe Supply2.gov.uk Lounge, a centralfeature area giving exhibitors andvisitors the chance to get advice fromSupply2.gov.uk – the portal whichhelps SMEs gain access to public sectorcontract opportunities.> plasashow.com

The Si2 is the sister ofSoundcraft’s Si3 console,which was released atPLASA08




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