Chris Hewitt has written a trilogy (soon to be a tetralogy) of books describing the history and evolution of (mainly) British PA systems from the late ’60s through to the 1980s.
With over 200 brands exhibiting, this year's PLASA showcases all the latest equipment and also features the Classic Gear Live collection of vintage live sound and lighting.
Chris Hewitt has tracked down the groundbreaking PA systems Pink Floyd used at Pompeii and on the Dark Side Of The Moon tour, and rebuilt the custom quad console operated by Alan Parsons.
LiveTrax offers multitrack recording and playback, making it possible to capture live shows and carry out virtual soundchecks, and boasts seamless integration with Allen & Heath’s range of live consoles.
It might be the baby of JBL’s mini line‑array range, but its small footprint and easy portability could mean the IRX ONE is just what’s needed for smaller shows.
Live performance software gains MIDI & DMX plug-ins
With the launch of VST Live Pro 2, Steinberg's live performance software gains a new Flex Loops system, DMX and MIDI plug-ins, enhanced automation features and more.
Collection of new products for content creators & musicians
Mackie's latest releases include a compact podcasting workstation, live streaming mixers, a portable PA solution and an all-in-one unit aimed at game streamers.
Shure have announced that they have acquired Ab Wavemark Oy, bringing integration with the company's Wavetool and WTautomixer V2 software to Shure’s professional audio equipment line-up.