Hollywood, Fla. - (January 31, 2008) - Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the newest edition to the Cerwin-Vega! Active Series: the CVA-115 Active Subwoofer. Much like its predecessors, the CVA-121 and CVA-118, the new CVA-115 features Cerwin-Vega‘s legendary driver design and bass performance, incorporated in a small compact footprint. A built-in amplifier provides a completely integrated active system and a functional cast aluminum grill doubles as a heat-sink to minimize power compression and maximize driver performance.
The CVA-115 features a custom Cerwin-Vega designed driver that delivers thunderous bass. The powerful built-in 700 watt (1400 watt peak), high-efficiency Class H amplifier provides a highly-qualified amp solution. The CVA-Series of subwoofers (which includes the CVA-118 and the CVA-121) provides more user controls than another other active sub series in it‘s class, allowing users to fully customize their sound The controls include a sweepable low pass filter, a 4-position high pass filter and a Master/Slave mode providing easy set up of multiple units. The subwoofer also features a 35 mm pole-mount socket to accommodate a satellite speaker for full range performance.
CVA-115
• 700 Watts of power 1,400 watts peak
• Max SPL of 131 dB
• Freq Response 41 Hz - 135 Hz (-3dB)
• Sweepable Low Pass and 4-Position High Pass Filters
• Master/Slave Mode for Easy Setup of Multiple Units
• Compact Enclosure Design
• MSRP $ 1,049.00
Mike Newman, Cerwin-Vega‘s Director of Product Management, commented on the new CVA-115 active subwoofer, “The CVA-115 rounds out our active subwoofer series which also includes our 18-inch and 21-inch subwoofers. We decided to create a compact model to meet the needs of Cerwin-Vega customers who demanded a smaller form factor. Staying true to Cerwin-Vega‘s legacy, the CVA-115 is designed to deliver thunderous lows while still maintaining a crisp, clear mid range.”
Cerwin-Vega! will be showcasing the new CVA-115 during Winter NAMM at booth #6866. To make an appointment at NAMM with Cerwin-Vega‘s Marketing Manager Rick Richardson, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 or brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com. To request one of the new CVA-115 Active Subwoofers for review or for additional product images and information, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf.
For more information on Cerwin-Vega! and to view the company‘s complete catalog, visit www.cerwin-vega.com.
About Cerwin-Vega!
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com.
Hollywood, Fla. - (January 31, 2008) - Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the CVA-28 active speaker system. Designed to be used stand alone or as a system solution with the CVA-115, CVA-118 and CVA-121 active subwoofers, the CVA-28 is a 3-way active speaker system that features dual 8” custom-designed Cerwin Vega drivers. These innovative drivers provide tight bass and defined mid-range while the concentric compression driver configuration provides smooth high frequency performance for remarkable detail and imaging. A 400 watt RMS 800 watt peak 3-way integrated amplifier powers this ultra-efficient design, resulting in low distortion and lots of volume. Similar to Cerwin Vega‘s CVA-115, CVA-118 and CVA-121 active subwoofers, the CVA-28 utilizes an attractive and functional front grill that dissipates heat from the drivers so they run efficiently with optimum output and performance.
The unique design methodology employed by Cerwin-Vega engineers in the creation of the CV Active series has produced a highly configurable system that is designed to offer maximum flexibility by offering a large number of configuration possibilities. The CVA-28 can either be mounted or installed thanks to integrated flypoints and pole mounts. The CVA mounting kits provide optimized arrayability configurations which include double and triple mounting options for Cerwin-Vega subwoofers. The unique “antler” mounting system allows up to 3 CVA-28 speakers to be horizontally arrayed on top of the subwoofers, with optimum dispersion angles cast into the supports, ensuring perfect set-up and sensational sound for the audience. Finally, shortened power and audio cables are utilized in an effort to create a clean and organized aesthetic for the Cerwin-Vega Active system.
“We used pro sound company experts to assist in the voicing of the CVA-28 and the entire CV Active line. Our team utilized multiple listening sessions that simulated real world environments from MP3 files and inexpensive mixers to high end consoles and jazz ensembles so our speakers would perform well in every possible application,” remarked Mike Newman, Cerwin Vega‘s Director of Product Management. “Our intent was to design the first truly modular and upgradeable sound system that delivers thunderous low end with incredible mids and highs. The versatility of the CV Active series will enable the user to grow their system as their needs expand. The size of the system allows the user to get more gear to the gig using less space for transportation. ”
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 20.5 in x (front) 11 in x (rear) 8.5 in x 12 in - 520 mm x (front) 279 mm x (rear)216 mm x 305 mm
• MSRP $849
Cerwin Vega! will be showcasing the new CVA-28 and the entire CV Active line during Winter NAMM. To make an appointment with Cerwin Vega‘s Marketing Director Rick Richardson, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 or brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com. To request the new CVA-28 or the entire CV Active solution for review or for additional product images and information, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf.
For more information on Cerwin Vega! and to view the company‘s complete catalog, visit www.cerwin-vega.com.
About Cerwin Vega!
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com.
Hollywood, Fla. - (January 31, 2008) - Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of a new line of professional non-powered subwoofers at NAMM. The Cerwin-Vega Passive Series consists of two unique models, CVP-121 and CVP-118, featuring Cerwin-Vega‘s legendary driver design and bass performance. The CVP-121 and CVP-118 are capable of handling massive amounts of power, 4000 watts peak and 1400 watts peak respectively. Thanks to Cerwin-Vega‘s renowned Stroker™ technology, the CVP-121 delivers performance that is unparrelled by any other subwoofer on the market. Both subwoofers are housed cabinets typically reserved for smaller subwoofers: the CVP-121 houses a 21” driver in a typical 18” cabinet and the CVP-118 houses a 18” driver in a typical 15” cabinet. Cerwin-Vega‘s CVP line of subwoofers feature enormous amounts of power handling capabilities in a compact design, resulting in one of the best values on the market.
The CVP-121 features Cerwin-Vega‘s innovative Stroker™ technology, which utilizes a three spider driver design to optimize cone excursion and voice coil efficiency. Cerwin-Vega‘s CVP-121 is capable of handling massive amounts of power, 2000 watts continuous and 4000 watts peak, for overwhelming bass reproduction. To add to its unique design, the subwoofer is housed in a cabinet the size of a traditional 18-inch subwoofer, and includes a cast aluminum grille that functions as a heat sink for the subwoofer‘s driver. Cerwin-Vega has incorporated design elements in their new line of passive subwoofers that allow for flexibility in the configuration. The CVP-121 features three pole cups that allow for the addition of up to three top boxes.
The CVP-121 features are detailed below:
• 2000W Continuous, 4000W peak power handling for overwhelming bass
• Legendary Stroker® Technology for Extended Performance
• Solid 18-mm Hardwood Enclosure Construction
• Durable Coolex Polyurethane Paint Finish
• Max SPL 136 dB
• Cast Aluminum Grille functions as driver heat sink
• Frequency Response 32Hz - 135Hz
• MSRP: 1,299
The CVP-118 boasts a high-performance 18-inch Cerwin-Vega woofer for extreme power handling and exceptional low-frequency response. The CVP-118 features a singular pole cap that can accommodate up to two top boxes for maximum configurability. Like its 21-inch big brother, the CVP-118 is designed to deliver high quality sound while being packaged in an enclosure the size of a standard 15-inch subwoofer.
The CVP-118 features are detailed below:
• 700W Continuous, 1400W Peak power handling
• Solid 18-mm Hardwood Enclosure Construction
• Durable Coolex Polyurethane Paint
• Cast Aluminum Grille functions as driver heat sink
• Frequency Response 41Hz - 135Hz
• Max SPL 131 dB
• MSRP: $799
Mike Newman, Cerwin-Vega‘s Director of Product Management, commented on the company‘s new line of passive subwoofers, “Cerwin-Vega has built a 50 year legacy on mastering the art of bass and we‘ve continued that heritage today with the CVP subwoofer line. The design elements of the CVP-118 and 121 demonstrates our expertise in loudspeaker technology and further solidify Cerwin-Vega as the marquee name in the industry.”
Cerwin-Vega! will be showcasing the new CVP-118 and CVP-121 Active Subwoofers during NAMM at booth #6866. To make an appointment at NAMM with Cerwin-Vega‘s Marketing Manager Rick Richardson, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 or brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com. To request one of the new CVP-118 or CVP-121 Active Subwoofers for review or for additional product images and information, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf.
For more information on Cerwin-Vega! and to view the company‘s complete catalog, visit www.cerwin-vega.com.
About Cerwin-Vega!
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com.
Hollywood, Fla. - (January 31, 2008) - KRK Systems, a leading manufacturer of studio monitors and recording control room solutions, is proud to announce the release of ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems and improves any studio mixing space by correcting for “real world” acoustic problems. At $799, ERGO delivers the most sophisticated room correction at a fraction of the cost of traditional room treatments.
The ERGO connects to a PC via Firewire when it is performing its room analysis, but since all correction processing resides in ERGO, no overhead is needed from the computer audio system. This means that ERGO can function in pure analog systems since it can work as a stand-alone room correction/speaker control unit after room analysis is complete. The ERGO hardware contains a thousand precision filters to control the audio environment, adapting and correcting virtually any mixing space, from home-based digital audio workstations to professional recording studios. In short, ERGO makes any monitor system more accurate by reducing “bad” room sound, resulting in mixes that translate well to any listening environment.
In developing ERGO, KRK teamed up with the acoustics experts at Lyngdorf Audio and integrated their patented “Room Perfect” 3D room analysis and correction algorithms to provide the best room correction solution available. The technology analyzes and compensates for undesirable room acoustics which can negatively impact audio mixdowns. “Lyngdorf is the world-leader in room correction technology,” says Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Technology and Business Development for KRK Systems. “ERGO melds this technology into a real-world form factor with controls that are relevant to any recording or audio processing environment.”
In addition to world-class room correction, ERGO also acts as a speaker switcher and master volume control and creates a seamless full range monitors-plus-sub system with subwoofer integration. ERGO is also a 4-in, 6-out Firewire audio interface that easily interfaces with PC and MAC hardware and audio software, ERGO provides high-quality audio through its use of 120dB SNR digital-to-analog converters and phase-accurate signal processing. KRK further incorporates Firewire and S/PDIF input for digital connections to DAWs such as Pro Tools and other systems. A high quality analog volume control and headphone output are also provided in the system.
“Getting audio to sound great in different environments is the true measure of a user‘s craft and monitoring system, “contends Tony Rodrigues “Adding ERGO to a mixing environment is one of the best ways to ensure mixes translate to different surroundings while getting the most out of recording monitors”. “
With an MSRP of $799, ERGO, due out in April, will be a cost-effective and valuable tool in any recording artist, enthusiast, or professional sound engineers‘ audio arsenal. For more information on ERGO, KRK Systems and KRK Systems complete product line, go to www.krksys.com or www.KRKERGO.com. To request additional information or images of the VXT Series, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com.
About KRK Systems
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, KRK Systems is a leader in studio monitors and control room solutions for the professional audio market. KRK products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all KRK Systems products, please visit us online at www.krksys.com.
San Diego, CA - January 2008… Carvin, the name musicians the world over look to for fine guitars, basses, signal processing equipment, PA systems, and related musical electronics, is pleased to announce its new XD88 Loudspeaker Management System. A crucial tool in any live sound reinforcement environment, the XD88 offers a wealth of equalization, limiting, delay, and related signal processing functions designed to maximize the performance of any loudspeaker system. With a large, backlit, variable contrast LCD display for easy reading, the new XD88 is an 8-channel, 2RU rackmount processor that is ideal in monitor applications–enabling each performer to have their monitor speaker optimally placed and EQ‘d so as to maximize their ability to hear clearly without feedback issues, high-end harshness, or “muddied” low frequency performance. more
Hollywood Sound Designers Join Music Producers to Offer Free Sounds on Soundsnap.com
Contributors Include Paul Virostek & Ric Viers
Athens, Greece (January 29, 2008)- Soundsnap.com, a free online sound library and community, is now offering new sounds from notable film sound designers including Paul Virostek (Million Dollar Baby, Ali, Batman Begins) and Ric Viers (sfx libraries for Apple, Adobe, Sound Ideas, Hollywood Edge).
“Soundsnap is a great resource for finding that missing link in your sound library at 3 A.M.” says Ric Viers, President of Blastwave FX, whose credits include over 100 sound libraries.
Like a “YouTube for sounds”, Soundsnap.com is a community-powered Web 2.0 site which aims to facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. Soundsnap currently features more than 35,000 original (and legal) sounds and loops that can be downloaded for free to be used in any kind of film, video, music production or website.
The website has attracted a unique community of professional and amateur music producers, sound designers and musicians that constantly upload new material and share it with the world. Mike Dred, experimental techno DJ and producer on Rephlex Records, says “Soundsnap.com is revolutionizing the sample library industry with license-free audio made by the community for the community.”
“The support we‘ve received from leading industry sound designers and music producers has been amazing,” says Tasos Frantzolas, Soundsnap’s founder. “Our goal is to become the largest and highest-quality sound library on the Web. With contributors like Mike Dred, Paul Virostek, Ric Viers and the others, we may achieve this dream sooner than expected!”
Soundsnap‘s clean interface, wide selection of high-quality sounds and fresh social networking capabilities have attracted over 200,000 visitors a month and the numbers are steadily increasing.
Frantzolas adds “Soundsnap has gotten the attention of industry leaders such as Digidesign, Focusrite, Ableton, Native Instruments, Reason’s Propellerheads and GCPro, Guitar Center’s division for professionals, who have come on board as promotional partners. We hope their customers and the larger audio community will grow to rely on Soundsnap as a key creative tool for their production work.’
For more information, please visit: www.soundsnap.com
Anaheim, CA, January 21, 2008 - Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, proudly introduced Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2008, representing the celebrated manufacturer‘s first fretted instrument accessory outside of guitar strings. more
Riedel Communications, pioneer of advanced intercom and radio technology, is providing seamless communications for the production team of California‘s HP Pavilion at San Jose arena. Riedel‘s state-of-the-art Artist Digital Matrix intercom system is ensuring flawless production throughout the 450,000-square-foot indoor arena during its full schedule of shows.
The 20,000-seat arena, which was recently renovated to include Riedel‘s advanced intercom system,
hosts a number of sporting events and is home to the San Jose Sharks ice hockey team, San Jose Stealth lacrosse team and the San Jose Saber Cats arena football team. Besides sports, the arena also hosts live concerts, family shows and World Wrestling Entertainment matches and exhibitions.
Pro Media/Ultrasound was responsible for the integration and implementation of the Artist Digital Matrix intercom system. According to Pro Media/Ultrasound‘s Demetrius Palavos, “Riedel Communications is providing the arena with behind-the-scenes communications that is versatile for all of the different events it hosts throughout the year. The flexibility that this system offers is second to none. Operators will be able to make changes to panels with a touch of a button that will allow them to be more efficient.”
One Artist 128 and one Artist 32 digital intercom matrix mainframe is acting as the heart of the installation, administering all audio and communication signal distribution throughout HP Pavilion‘s indoor arena. The Artist platform is designed to interconnect multiple matrix frames (nodes) by a dual optical-fiber ring to form a single large, full summing, non-blocking distributed matrix for up to 1,024 users, providing a decentralized infrastructure for live audio and intercom applications and saving a considerable amount of wiring and installation costs.
The Artist platform features AES3/EBU broadcast-quality audio throughout the entire system, not only within the matrix but also to the panels, which are connected to the matrix via a standard AES3 signal on Coax or CAT5 cables. On top to the intercom application the Artist 1000 panels provide a second audio channel which can be used for audio transport or commentary applications. The panels also provide local GPI/Os which can be programmed system-wide. In addition, the dimmable alphanumeric 8-digit LED display keys of the Artist 1000 series control panels allow clear labeling of destinations and excellent readability under all lighting conditions.
“The system is simply flawless,” comments Greg Carrolan, technical director of the HP Pavilion. “This is the clearest communications system that we have used. The flexibility of programming; the clarity and quality of the communications system is just astonishing. ”
About Riedel
Riedel - one of the major suppliers of communications equipment to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France - designs, manufactures and distributes the most sophisticated intercom and radio technology for customers worldwide in the broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports and theatre industries. The products reflect today‘s leading-edge technologies that expand conventional concepts into tomorrow‘s applications. The Riedel group of companies also includes a European based large rental operation that provides radio, intercom services, event accreditation & ticketing systems as well as fiber-based audio and video transmission systems. The Company was founded in 1987 and today employs over 150 people located within 7 locations in Europe, Asia and North America.
Germany-based Analog Audio GmbH will distribute full line of Lauten Audio microphones
Santa Clara, CA, January 14, 2008 - Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with Germany-based Analog Audio GmbH. Under the terms of the agreement, Analog Audio GmbH will serve as the sole distributor in Germany for the Santa Clara, California-based company‘s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Winter NAMM show in booth #6983.
“Being introduced to Lauten Audio at the AES 2007 show in New York we immediately saw the potential in the Horizon tube microphone and the three new models,” says Peter Brigel, Sales Director for Analog Audio. “Lauten Audio microphones not only fit perfectly into our portfolio of high-end professional audio products, they also have great potential to fill a gap in the mid-price market.”
Lauten Audio‘s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio‘s new microphones include the FC-357, the ST-221, and the LT-381. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the highly anticipated LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, new-old-stock military grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very excited that Analog Audio GmbH is distributing for Lauten Audio in Germany,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “They are a very well established and highly respected distributor of high-end professional audio products. We firmly believe that the extremely talented team at Analog Audio GmbH will give Lauten Audio the representation and commitment we desire.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company‘s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio‘s products and organization please visit www.lautenaudio.com
About Analog Audio GmbH:
Analog Audio has been in the Pro Audio Business for more than 20 years, working with a wide range of customers from private and public broadcast, film and video audio business, and all major Pro-MI dealers in Germany and Austria. The company’s focus is to distribute high-quality professional audio products for the recording industry, location recording, ENG-EFP and high-end Hifi.
Analog Audio GmbH is located in Gröbenzell, Germany. Visit Analog Audio GmbH at www.analogonline.de
Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net® is getting high marks at The Art Institute of Seattle. Students and faculty members in the school‘s audio recording and production program have improved their monitoring and cue systems by adding Aviom’s Pro16 Series™ monitor mixing system including the signature A-16II Personal Mixer to their equipment arsenal. Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™ will be showcased at the NAMM show, January 17th to 20th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Arena, Booth #7123).
“As an educator I am interested in the idea of showing students alternate ways of doing things to better prepare them for the real world,” says Academic Director of Audio Production at The Art Institute of Seattle, Steven Barsotti. “The Aviom Personal Mixing System is being utilized to educate our students while offering simplicity and flexibility without sacrificing quality.”
Aviom’s Pro16 System offers the most advanced solution available to provide each musician (or vocalist) total control over their individual monitor mixes, using Cat-5 cabling through Aviom‘s super-fast A-Net® for signal transport. Each performer has control over channel volume, grouping, pan, stereo spread and master volume while having the capability of creating a unique monitor mix that enables them to save and recall up to 16 custom mix snapshots as presets in each of their A-16II personal mixers. The stereo output from the Aviom system can be used effectively with headphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs) or to drive floor wedge, spot or studio monitors.
“The Aviom Personal Mixing System is a huge time saver in the student‘s workflow by taking the setup out of the student‘s to-do list and allowing the performer to implement his/her own changes without having to talk to the engineer,” says Tom Pfaeffle, audio production instructor at The Art Institute of Seattle. “Aviom makes it easy. In the big picture, whether in a school or professional studio, it makes the session run 200% smoother because the variable is now put into the artist‘s hands and he/she can do what they need to do. Overall it helps our students save time and helps them to think about the task at hand as well as other aspects of the session without having to read the artist‘s mind.”
Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, The Art Institute of Seattle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, Inc. The Art Institute is providing students with a path to become a creative professional with programs in the field of audio production. An Associates of Applied Arts is available to students with state-of-the-art recording facilities.
For more information, visit www.aviom.com.
Aviom is the world leader and pioneer of personal monitor mixing technology with the popular A-16II Personal Mixer, as well as the exclusive developer of the revolutionary Pro64 Series of audio distribution and networking products. All Aviom products are powered by A-Net® the company‘s groundbreaking high-speed digital audio transmission protocol. Aviom products solve problems in a variety of different environments, including live sound reinforcement, recording studios, houses of worship, theater, broadcast facilities and a variety of commercial installations. Aviom‘s entire line of high-quality professional audio products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
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