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NEW TECHNOLOGY: AUDIO

trolled by the ALC amplified loud- achieved via the professional XLR mix specific ranges between 941MHz –
speaker controller; its integrated facto- out. Control is billed as fast and easy, 960MHz. The eligibility for this band
ry presets in the drive processor offer even mid-performance, thanks to dedi- has also changed and is now open to
gain, phase, and filtering matching with cated physical controls for every critical all Part 74 licensed wireless micro-
all Alcons systems, including cardioid adjustment. The SRM-Flex Connect app phone operators. This band is the
projection control presets. The addi- allows wireless control from an iOS or same throughout the US.
tional front-positioned NL4 connector Android device; it also offers customiza-
caters for easy reverse connection in tion like front LED and metering behav-
cardioid arrays, which can be simulat- ior, presets, and more. QSC — KS118 Active
ed in Alcons Ribbon Calculator. The Subwoofer
unit is SIS pre-wired: Through the Lectrosonics — Venue 2-
Signal Integrity Sensing circuit of the 941 Receiver System
ALC, the cable length and connector This 2-941 modular Digital Hybrid
resistance between the BF121 and Wireless multi-channel receiver system
ALC is dynamically compensated (sys- is available in the recently expanded
tem damping factor 10.000), further 941MHz – 960MHz frequency band for
reducing distortion, while increasing use in the US. Other than tuning range,
response accuracy. As with the BF151 it is functionally identical to the wide-
(single 15") and BF181 (single 18"), the band UHF versions available since
product also features a four-ohm sys- 2016, the company says. It consists of
tem impedance, offering efficient the VRM2-941 host frame assembly
amplifier loading, enabling maximum and VRT2-941 receiver modules. It can Succeeding the KW181 model, the
output from a compact, single-trans- host up to six channels in 1RU and KS118 features a long-excursion 18"
ducer configuration. offers an Ethernet connection for pro- direct radiating driver powered by a
gramming and monitoring via Wireless 3,600W Class D amplifier and delivers
Designer software on a PC or Mac high sound pressure levels with
Mackie — SRM-Flex computer. The receiver is compatible dynamic and musical sound reproduc-
Portable Column PA with previously introduced transmitters tion of very low frequencies. Onboard
System in the 941MHz – 960MHz band, includ- DSP optimizes and protects system
SRM-Flex is designed for solo acts, performance while offer-
small bands, presentations, events, ing advanced capabilities
DJs, and more. The modular design such as the ability to
features a 10" low-frequency woofer in array two units in a car-
the molded cabinet base module, which dioid arrangement, maxi-
also contains the 1,300W amplifier and mizing low-frequency out-
built-in digital mixer. The three-piece put in front while minimiz-
tower houses a wide-dispersion array ing unwanted energy
with six 2" high-performance high-fre- around the sides and rear
quency drivers for clear, whole-room of the system. DEEP
coverage. The modular tower design ing SMV-941 and SMQV-941 miniature mode provides additional low-frequen-
allows the user to easily change the belt-pack transmitters, HMa-941 plug- cy extension and driver excursion pro-
height of the mid and high frequencies on transmitter, and HHa-941 handheld cessing. Highly transportable, the pre-
to match the ear level of the audience. transmitter. All transmitter models in mium birch enclosure features alu-
Two flexible mic/line inputs accept this band offer 50 and 100mW RF minum handles, and four rear-mounted
microphones, instruments, and more. power settings. The PCA900 semi- low-noise casters. A top-mounted
Also featured are a dedicated stereo directional antenna is also available, M20 threaded pole receptacle accepts
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channel with dual /4" line inputs and covering the 900MHz –1,100MHz a 35mm pole for easy vertical deploy-
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dedicated /8" aux in/Bluetooth stream- range, thus suitable for use with any ment with K.2 Series and other full-
ing channel. Channels 1 and 2 are 941 band Lectrosonics wireless prod- range loudspeakers. The unit is suit-
equipped with individual two-band EQs ucts. The 944MHz – 952MHz band able when space is at premium and
and reverb level controls, with three dif- was previously reserved for use by tight, low frequencies are desired. In
ferent reverbs to choose from. To tailor licensed broadcasters for studio trans- other situations, where excessive
the entire system to an application, mission links, along with some wireless sound in specific areas is undesirable,
there are three voicing modes available microphones and IFB (interruptible the unit’s low-frequency cardioid radia-
at the push of a button. Connecting to a foldback) systems. This band has now tion can be extremely useful.
second SRM-Flex or house PA is been expanded by the FCC to include

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