Apr 1, 2011 9:00 AM

Soundcraft Vi1
This Vi1 stand-alone console package offers 32 channels of analog input to 27 analog outputs, six digital inputs, four stereo FX returns and six digital outputs. Input-to-mix capacity is 46 channels; users can add a StageBox to increase channel count to 64. Channels are routable to 24 multifunction buses, plus L/R and mono mix buses. Up to eight of the buses can be configured as matrix mixes, each with up to 16 sources. The desk is compatible with Vi4 and Vi6 show files through the Virtual Vi offline editor, available as a free download from the company’s site.

Avlex MIPRO ACT-7
The new MIPRO ACT-7 Series wideband wireless mic systems comprise the ACT-717a single-channel, ACT-727a dual-channel and ACT-747a quad-channel UHF receivers; the ACT-7Ta wideband UHF bodypack transmitter; and the ACT-7Ha wideband UHF handheld transmitter. The receivers offer 216MHz bandwidth across three 72MHz-wide bands and provide up to 48 interference-free operating channels in bands 5UA and 6UA and up to 44 interference-free operating channels in band 5US. The ACT-7Ta and ACT-7Ha feature improved RF circuitry, with expanded 36MHz bandwidth.

D.A.S. Audio Road Series
These new stage monitors will replace D.A.S. Audio’s SM and SML Series. The 12-inch and 15-inch, two-way powered monitors incorporate Class-D power amplification and a switch-mode power supply. The amp offers 550 watts for LF and 220W for the highs. Two EQ presets are available (monitor and main), and there is an advanced DSP that includes FIR filters for constant phase response. The monitors are made of Birch plywood and finished with Iso-Flex paint.

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