MUSIKMESSE / PROLIGHT+SOUND PREVIEW Adamson Point Concentric Speakers The Point Concentric Series of passive, co-axial loudspeakers are available in a double-5 inch (PC5), single-6 inch (PC6) and single-8/10/12 (PC8/ PC10/PC12) versions. Ideal for under- balcony or stair fill, the PC5 and PC6 offer a 70° conical pattern and ship with M10 fly points and rear OmniMount points. The larger speakers also have M10 and OmniMount points, as well as standard pole mount hardware and optional vertical yokes. A unique rotatable jack plate allows for either Neutrik or barrier strip connections on the bottom or back of each of the larger enclosures. Adamsonsystems.com Allen & Heath ICE-16 Live Recorder Fitted into a single rackspace chassis, ICE-16 is a 16 in/16 out interface that lets engineers easily capture 24/96kHz multi-track recordings direct to a USB or FireWire drive or computer and multiple units can be linked for more channels. It connects to any console or audio source via 1/4-inch analog jacks. Other features include signal present and peak LEDs, headphone monitoring of any channel(s) and ASIO drivers/Core Audio compliance for compatibility with all the main DAWs, including Logic, SONAR, Cubase and Pro Tools. Street is $999. Allen-heath.com Celestion Expands Pro Woofer Offerings Celestion has two new 18-inch, cast-aluminum-frame, ferrite-magnet LF drivers. With its 700W RMS handling and 94 dB sensitivity, the CF1830E is designed for use in a reflex, scoop bass or horn-loaded subwoofer, or as a bass unit in a large multiway system. Intended for reflex subwoofer applications, the 1,000-Watt CF1840JD has 96 dB sensitivity and twin demodulation rings, for less distortion. Both models feature Balanced Airflow Venting for enhanced magnet assembly cooling, to minimize thermal compression. Celestion.com Eartec UltraLite Intercom Headset Available for use with all existing wired intercoms (including Eartec’s full-duplex TCS series) the UltraLite headset features a strong, flexible steel gooseneck with 140 degrees of adjustability, and the ability to wear the mic/earpiece on either side. The headband is padded for comfort and wide for ft over long periods of time. Pricing is $95. Eartec.com Meyer Ships Galileo Callisto Speaker Management The Galileo Callisto signal processing/loudspeaker management system offers specialized tools for deploying LEO and M Series line arrays. New functions include: a U-Shaping filter for efficiently adjusting gain, width and slope; delay integration alignment tool for coherent summation when combining different loudspeakers such as LEO-M with MICA as downfill, MILO, M’elodie and MINA; simultaneous application of high- and low-pass filters (including Linkwitz-Riley and Butterworth); and a direct routing option for addressing a single output individually. Meyersound.com Powersoft Expands Ottocanali Amp Series Powersoft adds three new 8-channel power amps for fixed installs. The Ottocanali 4K4/8K4/12K4 can operate at low or high impedance; down to 2 ohms and can power 70/100V distributed lines without external transformers. These Class-D amps provide up to 12,000 Watts over eight channels for the largest model. Every amp has two switch mode power supplies — each independently powering four channels, while Smart Rails Management technology maximizes system efficiency to drastically reduce power consumption at any load/usage condition. Powersoft-audio.com Pro Lifts VMB HDT-8 Tower Lifter Pro Lifts’ new VMB HDT-8 — the company’s largest tower lifter to date — can elevate 772 pounds up to 36.9 feet. An Auto Lock Security safety feature automatically locks the lift masts as they rise, and the Sequence Retainer System raise and lower masts in sequence, one after the other. Aluminum masts keep the weight as low as possible and steel outriggers and a special reinforced base add stability. A double-handed winch makes elevation easier while the lifting carriage has options for three different lifting positions. Prolifts.es Riedel RockNet Card for Soundcraft Si The RN.344.SI card provides RockNet integration for any Soundcraft SI Compact console via the console’s expansion slot. In its first firmware release, the card supports 32 inputs/32 outputs to the RockNet system. Word clock out is available at the front panel. The RN.344.SI lets the Soundcraft console become a part of the RockNet digital audio network and enables remote control of any RockNet mic preamp. The RN.344.SI also supports RockNet’s Independent Gain Feature. Riedel.net