Sennheiser Updates Iconic Logo and Brand Design
While absent from 2017's Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse shows in Frankfurt, Sennheiser took advantage of the break to announce a new corporate design and visual language. This includes the enhancement of its wordmark and the iconic and recognizable S-shaped logo. The audio specialist will roll out the new look during 2017. The first Sennheiser product to carry the new logo will be the HE1 flagship headphones and tube preamp, since they are built one at a time.
New Amped Studio Free Hybrid Digital Audio Workstation
Amptrack Technologies AB is a newly formed music tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden that develops cutting edge music creation software for the web and mobile. Now they introduced Amped Studio, an hybrid pro-level Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that works both in online and offline modes. The online music creation platform works both in the cloud and natively, and is available now for free with further tools and features available for $49.99 per year.
Adam Hall Group Introduces MAUI P900 Portable PA Concept in Collaboration with Porsche Design Studio
With one of the largest booth areas at Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, the Adam Hall Group – both a manufacturer and distributor of event technology solutions – captured all the attentions at the Frankfurt show, unveiling several new products among its many brands and mainly with the introduction of the new MAUI P900 Concept portable PA system, on its LD Systems brand, designed in collaboration with the legendary Porsche Design Studio.
Yamaha Introduces New Control Surface for RIVAGE PM10 digital mixing system and Significant Updates at ProLight+Sound 2017
Yamaha Professional focus at ProLight+Sound 2017 is on significant updates to several products, as well as highlighting the benefits of its most recently-launched loudspeakers. Most importantly, its flagship RIVAGE PM10 digital mixing system was now expanded with the launch of the new CS-R10-S control surface, with approximately two-thirds the size of the existing CS-R10 for use in environments with limited space, such as theatre FoH mix positions or monitoring side stage.
DiGiCo Introduces ’Stadius' Mic Pre-Amp and More Operational Options for Live Mixing
British mixing console specialist DiGiCo decided to use Prolight+Sound 2017 to reinforce its existing portfolio with new important options. The most important was the launch of a newly designed 32-bit 'John Stadius' Mic Pre-Amp, which the company says will beat any existing alternatives in the market in sound-quality. There’s also a new DiGiCo and Waves method of integration and a new iPad remote control app…
JBL Professional New VTX A12 Line Array Introduced at Prolight+Sound 2017
As expected, JBL Professional launched its new VTX A12 Line Array at Prolight+Sound 2017. The new system is an extension to JBL’s VTX family, using a new dual 12” line array loudspeaker element, engineered from the ground up to provide best-in-class performance, reliability and ease of use. The new line array is intended as a completely redesigned solution for mid- to large-size touring productions and high-end fixed installations.
FaitalPro Introduces Three New Woofers at Prolight+Sound 2017
Striving towards perfection, the professional speaker catalogue by FaitalPro has been expanded at Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt with the introduction of three new woofers. The new 12RS550, 12PR320, and 10PR320 models, are specifically targeting the competitive and fast moving European pro audio and MI market. In a landscape of great performance and reliability, FaitalPro submits three new woofers in direct response to increasingly demanding requirements.
Martin Audio Announces Expanded New Product Line Up at Prolight+Sound 2017
At this year’s Prolight+Sound Show in Frankfurt, Martin Audio unveiled an ambitious line up of ten new products across multiple categories including Line Arrays, Stage Monitors and Amplifiers. Its like the British company is creating a completely new catalogue, placing new solutions available for different market demands, always leveraging their key technologies, including Coaxial Differential Dispersion drivers and the fundamental approach from their successful MLA line arrays on their new Wavefront Precision series.
Meyer Sound Introduces LINA and 750-LFC to its LEO Family
Meyer Sound’s LEO Family of linear sound reinforcement systems has been expanded with the addition of the diminutive new LINA very compact linear line array loudspeaker and companion 750-LFC very compact low frequency control element. Easily the smallest and lightest in the series, LINA and 750-LFC bring the inherent linearity, low distortion and exceptional power-to-size ratio of LEO Family technology to a wider range of applications and venues.
Solid State Logic Launches New L200 Live Console and Expanded Dante Networking at Prolight+Sound 2017
In just a few years, Solid State Logic has managed to expand its market position to be also a leading contender in the live sound market, adding to its unbeatable reputation with analogue and digital audio consoles for music and broadcast. This year SSL is expanding dramatically its reach to a whole new audience with the introduction of the new mid-scale L200 Live Console. At Prolight+Sound 2017, SSL also introduced a new Dante Stagebox and expanded Dante networking solutions for SSL Live Consoles.