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LAWO MC²36

Applications Theatres, houses of worship, corporate, live events

This proud member of Lawo’s tremendously successful mc² series of control surfaces not only adopts a large chunk of an acclaimed feature set, it completely redefines what a compact mixing console for theatre, houses of worship, corporate, live and broadcast audio applications must deliver. An all-in-one console at heart, the new mc²36 is sleeker than its predecessor but boasts double the number of DSP channels, both at 48kHz and 96kHz. The system manages to deliver the same superlative convenience as its larger siblings: all industry- standard audio inputs and outputs are built in, with native IP connectivity at its centre.

Key features

Selective recall Oversnaps (relative trim sets) Comprehensive theatre automation cue list A/B input switch Cascaded/nested VCAs

MARTIN AUDIO MLA

Applications Festivals, stadiums, arenas, concert halls

Martin Audio’s revolutionary, award-winning multi-cellular loudspeaker array (MLA) technology is reinventing the way loudspeaker arrays are configured and controlled. With it has come an unsurpassed control of sound with pristine fidelity and huge output capability – bringing front-of-house engineer and audience together in a more powerful, involving experience. Key features Numerically optimised, fully integrated, touring sound system Cellular array format with built-in amplification, DSP and digital networking Six dedicated class D amplifier channels per enclosure Display2 intelligent software ‘Fly-by-wire’ software adjusts vertical coverage electronically ‘Greener’ audio power via PFC

ATEN AP212

Applications Public address, conferencing

The Aten AP212 is a dual-channel DSP-equipped amplifier that delivers 120W per channel in a compact enclosure. The support for balanced/unbalanced line level inputs and the capability of driving 4 ohms low impedance or 70/100v line (in Bridge mode) loudspeaker systems have made the AP212 suit a wide range of public address applications. Ground lift is deployed to eliminate unwanted hum noises from the power circuit. Immersive sound experience is delivered with no compromise on power efficiency thanks to the amp’s Class D design and Energy Star qualification, conserving energy while lowering operational costs. Key features Dual-channel DSP-equipped amplifier that delivers 120W per channel

Supports balanced/unbalanced line level inputs Class D design with Energy Star qualification Supports VK control system via RS-232 and Ethernet

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