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HK Audio launch POLAR MK2
“The new gold standard for compact column PA”
Available in two sizes, HK Audio's new POLAR MK2 systems are said to offer intuitive operation and uncompromising functionality, making them an ideal all-in-one solution for a wide range of event and presentation applications.

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Universal Audio’s Apollo E Series now shipping
Latest Dante-equipped Apollo units available worldwide
The new arrivals to UA's Apollo range allow engineers to seamlessly integrate Unison preamp emulation, personal monitoring and UAD plug-in processing into live sound, broadcast and networked studio environments.

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Tascam launch the MP-800UDAB
Latest media player unit announced
The latest addition to Tascam’s range of media players offers playback from SD Cards, USB drives and a built-in DAB and FM radio receiver, as well as the option of adding wireless Bluetooth streaming.

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New Qu Series mixers from Allen & Heath
96kHz operation, upgraded preamps, Dante options & more
The latest members of the Qu family boast 96kHz FPGA and DEEP Processing capabilities, Dante connectivity options and a whole host of other enhancements, and will be offered alongside the existing 48kHz-capable models.

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M-Live B.Beat Pro 16 Plus
Live Playback System
The B.Beat Pro 16 is much more than just a dedicated hardware backing track player...

Reviews May 2025
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Yorkville expand NX Series
Two new powered speakers join PA line-up
The NX8P and NX12P boast advanced DSP and built-in limiting, and feature an onboard three-channel mixer that allows them to function as an all-in-one system for smaller events.

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Mackie ShowBox
Portable PA System
Mackie’s new all‑in‑one battery‑powered PA rig puts the controls right where you need them.

Reviews Apr 2025
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Battery-powered PA Speakers
Spotlight Round-up
From busking to barbecues, gigging with no mains power is now an affordable reality. We check out the current options.

Reviews Apr 2025
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Alto reveal TX4 Series PA speakers
Seven new active speakers announced
Alto have announced the launch of a new range of powered loudspeakers that promise to combine premium audio performance with unmatched versatility.

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Q. How should I connect one mixer’s stereo line output to another’s inputs?

Are mixers smart enough to know when a signal coming into the XLR is at line level and to adjust accordingly?

Sound Advice Feb 2025
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Positive Grid Spark Live
Portable PA System
Having mastered guitar amps, Positive Grid’s Spark system takes aim at the rest of your backline!

Reviews Nov 2024
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The Development Of Large Rock Sound Systems
Book Review
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.

Reviews Oct 2024
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L-Acoustics reveal HYRISS immersive system
Innovative new immersive audio system unveiled
L-Acoustics have announced the launch of a new ground-breaking audio system which they say will redefine how we experience spaces through sound.

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Vintage gear display at PLASA Show
Olympia, London 1–3 September 2024
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.

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WIN with SOS!  Get your hands on Everse 12 by Electro-Voice
Enter our latest SOS Competition
Win a weatherised, battery‑powered, active portable PA speaker with built-in Dynacord mixer and Bluetooth. Ideal for buskers and practicing.

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McDSP Live Pack II bundle goes native
Support for DAWs and VST3 host systems
A new version of the Live Pack II bundle has arrived, offering support for Waves and Fourier Audio's VST3 host systems as well as all major DAWs.

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The Secrets Of Pink Floyd’s Quadraphonic PA
SOS VIDEO FEATURE
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.

Music Business Aug 2024
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Harrison announce LiveTrax software
Designed for live recording & virtual soundchecks
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.

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Allen & Heath update CQ firmware
Compact mixers gain DCAs, custom layers & more
The latest firmware for Allen & Heath's CQ-series mixers introduces some powerful new features.

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Electro‑Voice Everse 12
Active PA Speaker
E‑V pack their battery‑powered PA tech into a ‘full‑size’ speaker.

Reviews Jun 2024
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JBL IRX ONE
Active Column PA
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.

Reviews Jun 2024