Proel has recently re-introduced its direct boxes to the U.S. market. The affordably-priced line includes the DB1P (passive, $89 MSRP) and DB1A (active, $108 MSRP) models. All feature large, high quality transformers with mu-metal used in both the external shielding as well as the inner cores.

Hosa Technology’s CBT-500 Cable Tester is designed to let users check a variety of cable types before interconnecting equipment, useful for those who need to prepare for live concerts or installations or check on cables after performances. Add a comment

FiberPlex Technologies’ WDM16 multiplexes up to 16 off-the-shelf fiber optic devices into a single fiber run with no wavelength matching, according to the company. Add a comment

The new Eminence Beta 10CBMRA is a 10” closed-back midrange version of the company's Beta 10A. Part of the company’s American Standard Series, the Beta 10CBMRA features an economical stamped steel, closed-back chassis. It also promises users versatility by eliminating the need for separate sub-enclosures. A usable frequency range of 300Hz to 4kHz combined with 200W of continuous power handling helps make the Beta 10CBMRA well-suited as a midrange driver for high-power pro audio cabinets and other applications. Add a comment

Midas’ Mixtender iPad app, available now from the iTunes app store, provides wireless remote control of the PRO2 and PRO2C digital mixing systems, giving engineers the ability to access fader levels and output GEQ remotely from an iPad. The app will also be available for the Midas PRO Series and XL8 digital systems upon the release of v2.0 software, which the company calls “imminent.” Add a comment

The latest software release for Harman’s Studer Vista digital consoles brings 30-band graphic EQ functionality to all channels on the desk, whether they are inputs, buses or outputs, in addition to the existing full 4-band parametric equalization. Users assign and select the graphic EQ via the Vistonics touch screen, and the control of the frequency bands is then placed on the channel faders, or via the rotary controls in the Vistonics section. Add a comment

Furman announced that it is shipping its first two Contractor Series products: the CN-1800S (15 amp capacity) and CN-2400S (20 amp capacity) SmartSequencers. Designed for commercial A/V installers, the units combine AC power distribution, protection, filtration, sequential system power on/off, and optional compatibility with Panamax/Furman’s BlueBOLT hosted remote power and energy management platform. Add a comment

Users of Harman’s Studer Vista consoles can now opt to add up to 24 channels of Lexicon Effects to their console with the release of the VISTA FX engine. The VISTA FX unit contains 8 channels of FX, and three units may be cascaded to allow up to 24 different mono channels per console.

EAW’s Powercube amplifier racks are designed to maximize the capabilities of EAW’s line arrays. Each Powercube amplifier rack includes electrical power distribution, 12 channels of amplifier power with integrated digital signal processing and 12-channel input and output. Add a comment

XTA Electronics’ DS8000, a redesign of their DS800 mic/line distribution system by Lewis Evans, and overseen by Alex Cooper, has two new key features: an outside-broadcast split function tailored to the demands of the broadcast industry, featuring two rear switches making stereo 16 way splits easy; and a dual redundant power supply system that is a breeze to enable when two DS8000 units are paired together. Like all XTA products, they are distributed throughout the U.S. by Group One, Ltd. Add a comment