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[MUSIKMESSE] JBL M20
Hot newsMusikmesseJBL adds the M20, a dual 10" stage monitor, to its VTX M Series.
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[MUSIKMESSE] JBL EON One
Hot newsMusikmesseJBL introduces EON One, a new portable, all-in-one PA system.
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[MUSIKMESSE] Korg Stageman 80
Hot newsMusikmesseKorg presents the Stageman 80, a sort of mix between a guitar amp, a portable PA system and a groovebox.
Alesis brings Transactive VU to light
Hot newsNAMMAlesis has introduced Transactive VU, a LED-lit version of their Transactive portable sound system.
Speaker specifications explained - Part 6
LearningIn this final installment regarding speaker specs, I'll address distortion. It's interesting to understand why it's a spec that's seldom specified by speaker manufacturers, unlike with amps, which al…
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[NAMM] M-Audio introduces the Power Station
Hot newsNAMMM-Audio has announced the introduction of their Power Station portable AC/battery-powered sound system.
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[NAMM] Mackie presents SRM1550 subwoofer
Hot newsNAMMMackie extends its SRM Portable Series with the 1200W SRM1550, a 15" Subwoofer with built-in DSP.
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[NAMM] PreSonus introduces ULT Series
Hot newsNAMMPreSonus introduces ULT, a new series of active loudspeakers with three models including a subwoofer.
Speaker specifications explained - Part 5
LearningKnowing how much power a speaker can handle doesn't tell you anything about how much SPL it can deliver.
Speaker specifications explained - Part 4
LearningThe notion of power is always highlighted by manufacturers and users alike. It seems to have a sort of exceptional seduction power, to the point that its actual importance gets diluted in the mental …
Speaker specifications explained - Part 3
LearningThere's no way to get around impedance when looking at speaker specs. Its rating is important to avoid frying up your amp, but also because the small details of an impedance curve reveal a lot about …
Speaker specifications explained - Part 2
LearningThe directivity of a speaker is an important characteristic when defining the size of the listening zone, and it determines how the frequencies will balance, depending on the position of the listener.
Peavey releases Dark Matter speaker enclosures
Hot newsPeavey Electronics has released its new Dark Matter speaker enclosures, featuring Peavey's new DSP-equipped power section.
Speaker specifications explained - Part 1
LearningThroughout the relatively short lifetime of PA systems, both manufacturers and users have thought about ways to evaluate the performance of a system as objectively as possible.
LD Systems will launch MAUI 5 in November
NewsAfter traveling with the latest model in the MAUI range to different trade shows, LD Systems announces that the MAUI 5 will be available this fall.
