After exhaustive evaluation and testing of professional amplifiers from many of world’s most respected manufacturers, ATK/Audiotek has chosen Powersoft Amplifiers for its future and purchased 450 (yes 450) K-10/AESOP amps. ”The reason for the massive purchase of Powersoft K-10/AESOP’s is because we wanted to implement a unified equipment plan where all the power amplifiers were the same. This follows suit with the other equipment we brought to the field. After extensive testing of several brands, we came to the conclusion that the Powersoft K-10 was at least a generation ahead of anything on the market, bringing amplifier technology to a new level. Since we knew we would most likely be using this equipment over the next 20 years, it had to be the best. We felt confident that Powersoft was head and shoulders above the competition.”
“When we put the K-10 through its paces for the bench test, we found ourselves shaking our heads wondering if something was wrong with our test equipment,” states Harmala. “We were measuring over 90 percent efficiency at full output and that is unheard of -- it’s almost perfect. It is shocking how the company is able to achieve this kind of performance. Powersoft is leading the way with its innovation.”
The K-10 also features an ultra-green efficiency advantage by offering a compact size for equivalent power output over typical amplifier designs. This translates into a dramatic reduction in trucking volume and considerable less weight when racks of amplifiers need to be flown above the stage, as with the Grammy Awards program. The K-10 allows ATK to double the amount of channel density per distribution branch circuit of AC power, making every event easier to accomplish and less expensive to run. The DSP options and scalability, however, sealed the deal for ATK.
“We really like the whole user interface experience with the AESOP network and Audio Suite control software as well,” explains Harmala. “We are looking to implement the powerful DSP options available for the K-10 to complete the entire purchase package. It is very beneficial to be able to set up the EQ, delay and cross-over parameters as stored information within each amplifier. This way we can remove many of the system installation problems through pre-programming, allowing us more time to focus on the job at hand. You don’t get a second chance with a live event and we have built a strong reputation of delivering perfect sound every time out. We believe that Powersoft will enhance our capability and will help us continue this tradition of excellence into the future.”
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Best known for changing the face of monitor mixing with its Pro16™ Monitor Mixing System, Aviom offers a full line of distributed audio and audio networking products, powered by A-Net®, Aviom’s revolutionary digital audio networking technology.
Aviom’s Pro16® and Pro64® Series solutions offer a modular approach to building digital snakes for almost any event, large or small. Pro16 and Pro64 Series systems can be reconfigured as needed, making them far more flexible and affordable than products with a fixed-size and limited expandability. Adding more I/O or multiple digital splits is as simple as plugging in a Cat-5 cable.
PRO 16 Series input and output modules provide the ultimate in plug-and-play signal distribution for any audio application, large or small. Powered by Aviom’s groundbreaking A-Net® audio transport technology, Pro16 Series systems support up to 64 channels on a Cat-5 cable (up to 32x32, 48x16, or 64x0), offer 500ft/150m cable runs between every device, and provide unlimited lossless digital splits. With no ground loops, RF interference, or signal degradation and no complex programming or setup, Aviom’s Pro16 Series is the ultimate solution for cost-effective, scalable digital audio distribution.
Aviom’s PRO 64 Series combines the simplicity of the Pro16 Series with network-style flexibility while meeting the most demanding specifications for audio fidelity and clock integrity. With a host of features that includes remote controllable mic preamps, digital I/O, seamless fiber optic connectivity, and sample rates as high as 192kHz, the Pro64 Series offers robust, scalable flexibility without complicated computer programming.
With the press of a single button, Pro64 systems can be configured to run as a bidirectional system supporting up to 64x64 channels or as a 64-channel true network with no directional limitations on signal flow, regardless of the number of serial or parallel connections. With the Pro64 Series, I/O modules can be placed where the application requires, not as mandated by the limitations of the technology.
“This year’s orchestra setup was different than in years past, so it called for a slightly different monitoring and communications configuration,” says Andres Arango, staff engineer for ATK Audiotek, the show’s longtime sound reinforcement provider. “To achieve the look and feel of a Big Band from the ‘40s, the orchestra was situated on two risers on opposite sides of the stage. As a result, our monitor mixer, Michael Cooper, had to ensure that each riser was connected to the other as well as to the monitor console.” Each band member was fed audio stems from the music director as well as program elements from the live broadcast truck. An on-air mix was also included so that conductor and music director Michael Giacchino could hear what the performance sounded like as well as communicate with the show’s director, Roger Goodman. The Aviom Personal Mixers allowed Giacchino and his band members to select which stems they wanted to hear, helping to keep everyone on cue.
The Announcer Console’s output was fed into the Aviom Pro16 system along with mix stems from the main console for the band’s monitor system. Each riser had its own A-16D A-Net Distributor, which provided eight parallel outputs so that each instrument section had an Aviom A-16II Personal Mixer, able to drive wireless connections through Tweecomm OB-1 headset boxes that offered level control and a headset connection. The two A-16Ds were connected to each other via Cat-5 cable and run to the console.
Festival-type events pose a unique challenge for sound mixers in that these events typically span several days, run from morning to midnight, and have the inherent variable of an ever-changing performance roster each with their own engineer, imposed often within very tight time constraints. Mitch Grant of Special Event Audio Services in San Diego is a veteran of staging these types of events, as well as handling production for a range of scenarios from corporate meetings and parties to musical theatre, theme park shows and festivals of various types. For over ten years, he’s been involved in two significant annual jazz festivals, the West Coast and Newport Beach Jazz Party events, held in Southern California. The mid-February Newport Beach Jazz Party featured the traditional jazz festival fare, but this year for the first time, it also included an actual performance of musical theatre. Grant brought in his newly purchased DiGiCo SD8 to handle the diverse range of performances, found the console - his first actual DiGiCo purchase - far exceeded his expectations.
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FULCRUM ACOUSTIC founder and respected designer David Gunness changed the way we understand horns and horn loading, now be prepared to relearn what that you know about COAXIAL loudspeakers.
With proprietary european built drivers and the use of advanced DSP algorithms from the very beginning of the loudspeaker design process rather than using DSP to mitigate the shortcomings in a finished design, FULCRUM tq equalization™ brings amazing imaging together with high output and exceptional pattern control.
In typical coax systems with offset drivers, the crossover (active or passive) attempts to orchestrate a hand-off between the two devices. An unavoidable consequence is uneven beamwidth performance. CX/DX products are a completely integrated solution. The crossover seamlessly blends the horn & woofer into a single operating unit, improving directional consistency and fidelity.
The coaxial transducer’s neodymium magnet minimizes the weight and allows a very tight spacing between the compression driver and woofer voice coils. This minimizes the delay between the driver outputs, allowing the CX Series to work well with a passive crossover.
The TQ Install Series is a versatile family of installation loudspeakers, specifically designed to leverage the power of temporal equalization (tq)™, a FULCRUM exclusive. The CX and DX product families employ all-new high performance coaxial drivers with 90° x 45° and 60° x 45° patterns, in unusually compact enclosures.
CX1295/CX1265 12-inch Coaxial Loudspeaker
DX1295/DX1265
CX 1595/CX1565 15-inch Coaxial Loudspeaker
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90°x 45° or 60°x 45°
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Prophile was created for XS, the ultra-club at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas, with John Lyons. Already installed in MARTINI PARK in Columbus, Ohio, and BARDOT, Hollywood’s hottest club of the moment, performance and aesthetics are blended to meet the needs of highly-finished venues. Horizontal form factors for the mains allow installation snug to the ceiling, or recessed in soffits, thereby minimizing visual impact and sightline intrusion.
XL - Full-Range Coaxial Horn Very High Output mains, providing 90° horizontal coverage in a low-profile package. Exceptional pattern control below 100 Hz.
M - Full-Range Coaxial Loudspeaker High output 3-way (biamped) coaxial system with wide dispersion. In addition, PROPHILE offers a full range of complimentary woofer and sub-woofer cabinets including th super-compact SS18 single 5.4-inch coil, 18-inch ventilated horn subwoofer with a 5.4-inch voicecoil.
Fulcrum products incorporate high quality materials and fabrication techniques to
Baltic Birch Enclosures – We use void-free, exterior grade Baltic Birch plywood for our enclosures. Baltic Birch plywood has more plies than domestic plywood, making it stiffer and more stable. The resulting enclosures are strong, with superior acoustical performance. Impact resistance is good; products can take more abuse with less surface damage.
Concealed Mounting Points – Installation products incorporate steel mounting angles engineered into the enclosures. Threaded points accept M6 or M10 bolts, depending on size and weight of the product. Up to 16 points are provided per product, thereby accommodating a variety of mounting configurations.
Materials Selection For Acoustics – We have all our horns, waveguides and other acoustical parts manufactured to our specifications. We carefully select plastics and urethane formulations based on their acoustical properties to minimize vibration and resonances.
Craftsmanship – Our enclosures are built by expert woodworkers who have years of experience in loudspeaker fabrication. This ensures that the complex designs are precisely executed with careful attention to every joint, seam and detail.
Tuning and Voicing – During the design process, we meticulously measure and audition drivers, crossovers and enclosures to assess sonic performance. Our testing includes laboratory measurements with our proprietary measurement software, as well in-situ (field) evaluations. Our goal is to provide a consistent, neutral voicing across the entire product line.
Premium Transducers – We work closely with the finest professional transducer manufacturers around the world. Key components have unique construction attributes for our specific needs.
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