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MARTIN AUDIO’S APAC DISTRIBUTOR MEETING LAUNCHES THE NEW GENERATION AV EXPERIENCE CENTRE

SINGAPORE – On 2 – 4 May 2023, Generation AV hosted their first Martin Audio APAC Distributor meeting in Singapore. Over 30 Martin Audio business partners across Asia Pacific attended the meeting.

The APAC Distributor Meeting provided an opportunity for distributors to come together to network, connect, learn, and experience the latest products and technology from Martin Audio. This event was also the perfect opportunity for distributors to connect with partners from other countries and to share their successes and experiences throughout the years. In conjunction with the meeting, this event was also the launch of Generation AV’s new Experience Centre in Singapore. The Experience Centre acts as the main hub for all distributors and their clients to gather and experience the latest products from Martin Audio. Distributors and clients can now immerse themselves in the audio and witness the impeccable sound quality that the products can produce.

During the APAC Distributor Meeting, the latest Martin Audio products – FLEXPOINT and TORUS 8 were introduced. This was the first time for all distribution partners to hear these products and it did not disappoint. Dominic Harter, Managing Director of Martin Audio, and Bradley Watson, Martin Audio Global Sales Director, were in attendance to lead the demonstrations. In addition to the product demos, there were plenty of discussion on future roadmaps, operations, and the business in general.

“Martin Audio recognizes one of our biggest potentials for growth today is in Asia, which is why we invested in the Experience Centre alongside Generation AV.  Having all our partners in one location for the distributor meeting, to share and recognize their achievements, was just incredible.” Dom Harter addressed.

Dave McKinney, Generation AV Managing Director, said “A big thank you to all our distributors for making the trip across to our first Martin Audio distributor meeting in APAC.  Due to the success, this will become an annual event, however, we look forward to welcoming partners with their customers during the year.”

At the event Martin Audio and Generation AV presented awards to the top-performing distributors in Asia Pacific in 2022, encouraging distributors to continue their great effort in building the Martin Audio brand in their market.

APAC Distributor of the year 2022 – Duc Pro Audio, Vietnam Ltd

APAC Outstanding Performance in Touring Sound 2022 – Vardhaman Megatech, India

APAC Outstanding Performance in Installed Sound 2022 – Samasound, South Korea

Generation AV’s Experience Centre is now open for partners and customers to visit.  For more information on the Experience Centre and to schedule your visit, check out https://generationav.net/experience-centre/.

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Linea Research

Linea Research Wins King’s Award For Innovation

Recognizes the company’s innovation in the field of audio technology in developing high-performance amplifiers and processors for live sound, installation and studio applications.

Linea Research announced that it has been named a winner of the King’s Award for Innovation, one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards that recognizes the company’s innovation in the field of audio technology in developing a range of high-performance amplifiers and processors for live sound, installation and studio applications.

The Linea amplifier platform incorporates advanced technologies and components to deliver high power and low distortion sound in a compact package. Novel design choices in switched mode power supply design, class D amplifiers, and networked DSP allow for more precise control over the performance of a loudspeaker system and ensures that the amplifier can protect itself against adverse conditions.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the King’s Award for Innovation,” says Ben Ver, engineering director and co-founder of Linea Research. “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to the innovative spirit that drives our company forward.

“We are committed to pushing the boundaries of audio technology and delivering the best possible solutions for our customers,” Ver continues. “This award is a great honor and a motivator for us to continue innovating and improving.”

The Linea Research approach focuses on research, holistic ground up development and system efficiency which combine to generate exceptional performance. The products are manufactured in the UK with each element designed and assembled in-house, demonstrating the company’s commitment a high standard of audio quality.

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Linea Research

Linea Research Announces New System Engineer 8

First beta release of new control and telemetry platform to provide software control over M and C Series amplifiers and ASC48 controllers now available for download.

Linea Research has announced the first beta release of System Engineer 8, the company’s new control and telemetry platform designed to provide software control over the M and C Series of networked DSP amplifiers and the ASC48 advanced system controller.

System Engineer 8 divides into three main sections for navigation. Discovery and synchronization of connected devices is designed to be instantaneous, and the three workflow views, Setup, Presets, and Tune, are intended to simplify navigation making system configuration faster and more intuitive.

The Setup view allows the operator to configure the device’s global features. It includes a new input routing mixer/matrix, channel assignment, networking, and bridging. Preset view is where presets can be created, edited, and saved to the computer. Users can preview a selected preset in the browser window before dragging and dropping it into an intended device. Presets can also be created offline using a virtual device ready for deployment once connected to the hardware.

Tune view is where detailed configuration takes place. Dedicated Quick View buttons for Mutes, Gain, Delay, EQ, X-Over, Polarity, Impedance and Current provide Quick View information for each module in the Explorer section. Users can cick on the information in the module and it will expand in the Detail section below for editing and adjustment. Within Tune view, EQ Toggle is a new feature that allows users to toggle between different equalization on the same audio signal. This feature is available on the input, output and groups.

System Engineer 8’s Grouping functionality allows several modules to group for unified control with Overlay EQ, Delay, Gain and Mute. Modules can be assigned to any of the twelve available groups or assigned to multiple groups, particularly useful in controlling larger systems and installations.

System Engineer 8 is currently available on Beta release and can bownloaded from the Linea Research website here. The company states that because this is a Beta release, some features are still in the refining stage. New features are in development and will be added, with a final release due next year.

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Optimal Audio

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WebApp 1.0 is launching November 14th.

With improved control, customisation and workflows, system setup is more flexible than ever combined with a refined user experience for venue staff.

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SurgeX

SurgeX announces Generation AV as its sales agency for APAC

APAC: SurgeX has appointed Generation AV as its sales agency in the Asia Pacific region. The agreement will see SurgeX enhance its presence in the region, with Generation AV staff based in Asia providing a full service – encompassing sales, training and technical support for the brand in pro audio, residential and pro AV markets.

“We’re very happy to be working with Generation AV, which has the specialist expertise and regional market understanding that we need to help grow our presence in APAC,” said Justin Peyton, director of sales EMEA & APAC at SurgeX. “Generation AV has an excellent record of delivering for brands, and we’re excited to work with them to further establish ourselves in this territory with our extensive range of power management solutions. This deal will also be of huge benefit to our existing partners in the region, who will now have access to a team able to provide local specialist support, without needing to overcome time zone differences by liaising with our team members from farther afield in the UK or the US.”

Singapore-based Generation AV has team members in Singapore, Philippines and India. Its staff has decades of market experience in the AV industry from across the diverse territory. It will support SurgeX’s entire surge elimination and UPS product range.

“It’s exciting to be working with SurgeX, and we greatly value the trust they have placed in us to provide real-time support in APAC,” said David McKinney, managing director, Generation AV. “SurgeX is a strong and complementary addition to our portfolio of leading brands, and we’re looking forward to meeting customers and adding value to the brand. We have established solid relationships with many partners in the industry, which will help us to increase awareness of SurgeX. This will in turn allow us to develop business opportunities, which we believe SurgeX is well placed to capitalise on.”

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Martin Audio

RSS FEED BOOKMARK THIS PAGE TORUS AND CDD DOMINATE GERMAN THEMED ALBERT’S SCHLOSS MUSIC VENUE

Described as “a retreat from the modern world” the German-themed Albert’s Schloss emporium was influenced by the operators’ across Alpine Europe.

Named after Prince Albert, the second unit in Birmingham (following the opening in Manchester) is set on a giant new-build footprint—part of the city’s Paradise Forum development—which required an equally expansive sound system.

Integrator Richard Anderson of Pro Technical (UK) Ltd, who had worked with directors of the operating company, Mission Mars, in the days when they ran the hugely successful Revolution bars, recommended Martin Audio’s new TORUS constant curvature array, combined with a CDD solution. This is already proving so successful that it has been adopted as the template for future openings.

“These venues are solid entertainment venues,” said Anderson. “Therefore they wanted a powerful array for the stage but also something that would fit within the budget. Martin Audio is a reputable brand and we have used CDD many times over the past ten years.”

TORUS had been suggested as the perfect nearfield solution for the stage in the giant beer hall, which has a vibrant programme of live bands—from cabaret to full-on rock—seven nights a week, as well as DJs and background music during its all-day trading hours.

Thus Richard Anderson mixed pairs of TORUS T1230 (30° vertical dispersion) and T1215 (15° vertical dispersion) constant curvature arrays in stacks either side of the stage, with Martin Audio’s proprietary DISPLAY software optimisation and manual horizontal dispersion adjustability, providing tailored medium throw coverage across the width in front of the stage.

Both TORUS models also feature a 12” driver, but the low end is reinforced by four SX118 (single 18” subs) set under the stage, with the 550-strong clientele further back down the hall immersed in a sound field created by 24 powerful coaxial differential dispersion CDD10’s.

Upstairs is Ludwig’s Tavern, named after former Bavarian king Ludwig II. This more exclusive area, where customers can play shuffleboard, takes a feed off the main system downstairs but also has its own independent DJ plug-in point. This is served by six CDD6 and a powerful fully displayed Martin Audio SX210 which sits loud and proud. “The client has never worried about having the speakers fully visible,” says the installer.

The entire system was powered by a combination of Martin Audio iKON iK42 and VIA5004 amplifiers, and was commissioned by Martin Audio’s Nigel Meddemmen, who also provided design support.

“The client is ecstatic and we’re now looking forward to adopting a similar model in Liverpool,” concludes Richard Anderson. This was backed up by Mission Mars Group Property Director, Godfrey Russell. “The Martin Audio system has provided Alberts Schloss with a great sound; we are really happy with the result,” he stated.

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Martin Audio

MARTIN AUDIO IS PYTCH-PERFECT FOR ALFRESCO DISCO’S MASSIVE WAREHOUSE PARTY

Bristol-based experiential and party planning specialists, PYTCH, recently supplied local event organisers, Alfresco Disco with a full Martin Audio rig for a classic warehouse-based dance party.

Comprising two stages, the sound needed to be carefully EQ’d to cope with the all-nighter’s early proceedings—when it was little more than an empty, echoey warehouse—to ramping up the volume once the venue was packed with around 2,150 revellers.

But then, according to Chelsea Hopkins at PYTCH, care had to be taken to avoid sound escape in a densely packed residential area. “Although the bass was powerful the sound was directional and well contained— resulting in minimal disruption for local residents,” she confirmed. This was assisted by a cardioid pattern sub array which reduced any troublesome low frequencies.

THE MARTIN AUDIO RIG RESPONDED BRILLIANTLY, DELIVERING PERFECT TONE WITH MASSES OF HEADROOM.
Simon Gore, PYTCH

She added that PYTCH has been staging parties for Alfresco for the past five years. “We have remained the preferred provider due to our ability to set up in unusual spaces.” For this event guests could spill out the back of the warehouse into the yard and smaller warehouse, where PYTCH has an LED wall set up as part of their studio.

To satisfy the audio requirements of such a large gathering, delivered from a succession of DJs, PYTCH equipped the main stage with 12 flown Martin Audio W8LM Mini Line Array elements, underpinned with 10 WS218X subwoofers. These were all ground stacked, one array of three either side of the stage directly under the line array and four under the stage in an endfire array to fill in the low end for the middle of the room.

A pair of W8LMD provided additional downfill coverage and a further pair of Blackline XP118 powered subwoofers added further low frequency support. Two further W8LM cabs were ground-stacked on the lip of the stage to provide centre fill.

This design was conceived by the service company’s in-house tech team, led by a member of their wider network, George Chandler.

The smaller second stage was located in ‘The Virtual Venue’, by day a broadcast, virtual production and recording studio, which ran vinyl records alongside CDs. Here they fielded a pair of W8C Compact tops and second stack raised to listening height as well as WS218 subs.

Reflecting on the event, PYTCH sound tech Simon Gore, who mixed the main stage, remarked on the even coverage throughout the space, saying “I was really impressed at the even coverage. The Martin Audio rig responded brilliantly, delivering perfect tone with masses of headroom.” And Chelsea Hopkins added that thanks to the precautions they had taken the event was a complete success. “The sound system was fantastic and we’re not aware of any noise complaints during the event—which is fantastic.

“In fact the feedback we had from organisers and attendees was that it sounded incredible.”

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LEA Professional

Canadian University Powered By Connect Series Amps

Canadian University Powered By LEA Professional Amplifiers

Simon Fraser University (SFU), ranked one of the top universities in Canada, is recognized around the world for its excellence, innovation and sustainability with campuses spanning three of British Columbia’s largest cities — Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver. Last year, the university needed to replace a 10-year-old amplifier system to support a new learning environment for students.

Let’s dive in!

THE SPEC

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY POWERED BY LEA PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS

🏢 Venue: Simon Fraser University | Top-ranked University in Canada

👷‍♂️ Integrator: Adrian Bisek, AV System Designer at SFU Surrey campus

🎶 Audio Spaces: 12 classrooms

🦈 Product Used: CONNECTSERIES CS84D (qty 12)

THE VENUE

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY POWERED BY LEA PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS

SFU is recognized around the world for academic excellence, innovation, and sustainability. They are consistently ranked among the top research universities in Canada and as one of the top 250 universities in the world. And with more than 170,000 alumni spanning the country and globe, SFU’s impact in every facet of life is far-reaching.

THE INSTALL

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY POWERED BY LEA PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS

For this installation, the learning experience of SFU’s students was the school’s top priority. When some of the previous amplifiers powering classrooms began to fail, Adrian Bisek, AV System Designer at SFU Surrey campus reached out to SC Media, LEA Professional’s Canadian representative, to secure the right technology to support the university for the next decade. In his role, Bisek is responsible for the design and implementation of audiovisual systems for the school. His department supports all classroom learning, collaboration, interaction at distance, and communication to large audiences, as well as supporting university administrative and research objectives

After meeting with SC Media, SFU opted for a set of a dozen Connect Series 84D amplifiers from LEA Professional to provide the power ratings, frequency response, and connectivity options they needed at a price point that fit the university’s budget. The amplifiers are currently being used to power the university’s standard sized classrooms.

Bisek did not hesitate in using the brand for the first time, mainly because he knew of LEA’s heritage and the world class engineers that are behind the product.

“After an introduction to Bradley Drummond from LEA Professional, we were able to have our detailed questions answered about the products we were interested in. We focused on the power capabilities, GUI interface, and networking security. Technical Support were very knowledgeable about how their devices worked and were able to get us all the information we required for our team. Afterward, we felt confident knowing how LEA Professional had come about, their products, and how they supported their customers.” commented Bisek.

“We haven’t implemented Dante on our campus network yet, however as more AV devices are put on the network, we wanted to make sure that we have industry standard equipment with the latest technologies available. Dante helps simplify installations by configuring audio signal on the network, which may help us with future requirements for classroom overflow, or supporting student learning in a hybrid environment – we do what we can to install for today, and be prepared for tomorrow.” commented Bisek.

Bisek, who did the installation himself with his team at the university, said the process went well.

“The challenge is usually setting up the IP configuration on different private networks with most devices, but the LEA amps allow the setup to happen over WiFi which makes it simple to configure with our phones.”

“When we initially installed these devices, we contacted Technical Support with some configuration and PoE questions.” said Bisek. “LEA quickly resolved everything. We were able to easily setup the amps to have two or three channels in 8-ohm and the fourth channel in 70V high impedance. The straightforward browser-based GUI and network monitoring ability out of the box is a bonus.  Overall, the communication and support with LEA Professional was top notch and we were very happy once everything was working perfectly.”

THE CONCLUSION

We’d like to thank Adrian and his team at SFU for choosing our amps for this killer installation and we hope that the audio systems will continue to deliver reliable audio for staff and students for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback about using amplifiers for systems like this or any other projects, feel free to fill out the form below or reach out to us on our social media channels.

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Martin Audio

PORTABLE CDD-LIVE BRINGS GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO JAPAN’S HEP HALL

Located in Japan’s Umeda commercial district of Kita-ku, next to Umeda Osaka Station, HEP is a major shopping mall and entertainment centre.

Within the mall, dominated by a bright, giant red Ferris wheel overlooking the sights of Kansai region and the huge whale monument in the atrium, is the HEP FIVE fashion site. This is one of 160 stores and casual restaurants, as well as a combination of amusement and entertainment facilities.

Up on the 8th floor of the building is HEP HALL, a theatre space which recently upgraded its technical infrastructure, Martin Audio’s CDD-LIVE being the preferred PA system.

HEP HALL manager, Mr. Marui (from management company D Jam Create) explained the reason for the upgrade. “HEP HALL has been popular as a theatre venue for a long time. However, since the previous permanently installed loudspeakers were a fixed L/R proscenium system, a separate PA often had to be brought in by touring productions. As we have now added a portable CDD-LIVE solution to the original PA, it has given us more flexibility; it means production teams no longer need to carry their PA, and we can handle various events in different parts of the building—not only plays but also live music.”

One set of CDD-LIVE 12 and SXP118 subs has been installed at both sides of the stage, where a wide and even coverage is maintained, without the need for infills. In addition, four CDD-LIVE 12 are available for use as stage monitors. The main power distribution rack, installed at stage left, is equipped with a power supply panel with circuit breakers, enabling a flexible layout. In addition, Dante network audio is adopted for sending and receiving signals, and simple plug and play is facilitated by connecting just the power supply and LAN cables.

Explaining his reasons for a fully portable system, he continued, “We needed this degree of flexibility, as the layout changes according to the event. For example we can bring the speakers to the ground floor lobby and hold a PA event there. With that in mind, it makes sense to have a self-powered system.”

The system is configured with full Dante networks on which are a Yamaha QL console and Shure wireless systems, as well as CDD-LIVE. However, even when combined with a simple analogue mixer for a lobby event, CDD-LIVE can be used with an analogue connection without any setting change. This is an advantage of the automatic input signal detection function. Since CDD-LIVE is self-powered, it does not require any amp racks, and can easily be transported.

Mr. Marui concludes, “I really like the fact that this system is more powerful than it looks. I hope Covid19 settles down quickly so that this system can be used at many events in the future.”

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