http://www.CommsAndSound.comCommsAndSound.com Newsen-gbRSSed@commsandsound.comWebmaster@commsandsound.comCopyright 1992 - 2006 CommsAndSound.comTue, 11 Apr 2006 16:18:14 +0000Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:45:04 +0000RssPublisher 0.2.0 betaMon, 5 004:49:41 :Wed, 5 020Hughes & Kettner®, have proved their world-class tube amps can compete with the big names by claiming the “Best Guitar Top” award at Frankfurt this year in the MIPA awards. The Trilogy beat off stiff competition from runners up Mesa Engineering and Marshall, which confirms Hughes and Kettner® as one of today’s most respected amp brands. This award has become the 'Grammy' of the Musical Instrument and Pro Audio industries. Fifty-eight music press magazine from all over the globe cast their vote to make Hughes & Kettner® winner of the category. More info at http://www1.mipa-award.de/2006/winner.htm Hailed as the smartest All-Tube-Amp in its Class, the Trilogy features four world-class tube channels for one jaw-dropping tube-tone. Also providing plenty of flexibility to keep any pro player happy, this prized amp covers all the bases for all styles of music.http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comMon, 06 Aug 2007 09:08:14 6 120Very many thanks for the headset which arrived safely today and for the refund of postage for the returned one. It's great to be able to use the radio mike without crackling again and my old headset (with dodgy cable) can now be relegated to the rubbish pile. Excellent service! Thanks again, Elaine. http://www.Commsandsound.comrssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.Commsandsound.comhttp://www.Commsandsound.comWed, 18 Jul 2007 11:35:49 6 120Blade Texas Classic awarded Total Guitar Best Buy award! ".....a stonking guitar that scores big on awesome playability and build quality. A cut above the competition." In the August issue of Total Guitar, Blade's entry-level Texas Classic is awarded 5 stars and makes quite an impression in the TG office - "it's irresistable". So much so that they give one of the alternatives as a Fender Classic Player Strat valued at £499! Also mentioned in the review is the whole Blade design philosophy - "the best of classic designs injected with modern features" along with many references to the quality of build and innovative design features. With more retro colour finishes arriving in Q4 for the Texas Classic, The Delta Standard at an RRP of £379 (with VSC) and the Calfornia Classic (S-S-H config.) arriving soon, this makes Blade a real alternative for dealers in this area of the market. ".....not many guitars in this price range feel this good." - TG-August '07 http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comFri, 20 Apr 2007 16:27:17 6 120News Flash]]>http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comThu, 29 Mar 2007 13:04:41 6 120HK AUDIO adds two bi-functional full-range cabinets to its CONTOUR SERIES™ at ProLight & Sound 2007 The new models of HK AUDIO's ConTour Series™ CN 112 and CN 115 are both versatile and high-quality tools for the rental professional. The manifold applications and the attractive price-performance ratio make the CN models an especially efficient acquisition for all those applications where professional results are required. CN 112 is a compact passive 12"/1,4" full-range cabinet with high assertiveness and precise directivity. CN 115 is a passive 15"/1,4" cabinet for full-range applications with increased low-mid/bass performance and extremely high speech and syllable intelligibility. The bi-functional housings can be used as symmetric L/R versions and allow for a microphone-adjusted monitoring at almost no acoustic feedback. Both models, CN 112 and CN 115, are equipped with modern neodymium speakers with passive crossovers which can be switched off for bi-amp mode. The 1,4" tweeters work on a 60 x 40 horn, calculated according to the BEM method, with extremely precise directivity and excellent THD. HK AUDIO-patented DuoTilt™ pole mount with 3° and 7° tilt angles allows for the best-possible adjustment of the cabinet towards the audience without any additional accessories. Be it for speech or music applications, as FOH cabinet for a club PA or as stage monitoring - the new models CN 112 and CN 115 now offer the well-known flexibility and quality of ConTour Series™ also for rental jobs with smaller budgets. This means the maximum application frequency and higher profitability. The new models will be showing at ProLight & Sound at the HK Audio Concert Sound booth in hall 8.0 C15.http://www.commsandsound.comRssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comThu, 29 Mar 2007 13:03:33 6 120HK AUDIO LAUNCHES COMPACT L.U.C.A.S ALPHA HI-END PA With its introduction several years ago, the L.U.C.A.S series has revolutionized the market for compact P.A. systems and created a new product category for ultra-compact active systems. The L.U.C.A.S ALPHA now combines the ease of use of these portable systems with the sound and power of a big PA, thus creating the optimal solution for band audio and Power-DJ applications. ALPHA comprises two 12"/1,4" satellites and an 18" subwoofer with all of the system's active electronics such as frequency crossover, controller and power amp built-in. Due to this integration, it provides the ultimate ease-of-use of a closed system. Furthermore, HK Audio's patented DDO™ Controlling optimizes the sound performance for DJ or band applications at the press of a button, always delivering superior results independent of level or environmental conditions. "We wanted to design a system that combines the convenience and handling of a L.U.C.A.S with the sound of a band PA", comments Marketing Director Stefan Fischer. "Thanks to the technologies we have developed for both market segments, the ALPHA now proves that this is possible!" A potent digital power amp with 2000 watts, the DDO™ processor, an 18" subwoofer and two 12"/1,4" satellites provide plenty of power and top-drawer sound for maximum range. ALPHA's handling and setup are setting new standards in this class: The system's compact dimensions allow transport in a mid-size passenger car, and the mono-bass configuration saves space and reduces the potential for setup errors right from the start. Nevertheless, a subwoofer out allows the connection of a second bass when required. Finally, the touring-grade and extremely high quality hardware construction with features such as NeoDym™ speakers, birch plywood enclosures or 100mm casters ensures this portable Pas longlivety even in demanding rental environments. Available from May 2007http://www.commsandsound.comRssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comThu, 29 Mar 2007 12:58:51 6 120Hughes & Kettner Chord Finder The cool mobile tool for Guitarists Have you ever harbored the burning desire to learn how many ways you can voice a B major 7/+9 chord? The new Hughes & Kettner Chord Finder has the answer to this and many other questions composers, enquiring players, and wannabe know-it-alls may have about guitar chords. Turn your mobile into a hip and handy guitar tool! Chord Finder knows all the standard guitar chords and shows their variants in tablature format. You can even audition the chord played with different clean and overdrive sounds at the touch of a button! Now how cool is that for copping tunes and composing songs? Chord Finder bases on Java software that runs on most current models of mobile phone, and the silent PC version is the perfect tool for home studios. http://www.commsandsound.comRssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comThu, 29 Mar 2007 12:57:19 6 120The new Statesman™ all-tube guitar amps from Hughes & Kettner cover the full spectrum of classic amp sounds from "Early 60's Clean" to "Early 80's Overdrive." This sophisticated design is the first to combine two opposite poles of the tone world into one tube amp: "Vintage Open-Back Clean" in the one channel, and the massive tone of a 4x12" half-stack in the Overdrive channel. These two-channel amps will be available in four versions: three combo amp models with 20, 40 or 60 watts, and a head version with 50 watts. Each model has been tuned to have a slightly different character, differing not only with regard to their wattage and preamp details, but also in the choice of power tubes. The compact STM Dual and Quad EL84 combos, with a single 12" speaker and 20 or 40 watts respectively, were designed to have as broad a tonal spectrum as possible, hence their EL84 power amp tubes. The STM DUAL 6L6 combo model with its 60 watts of power and pair of 12" speakers was finely tweaked to dial in the legendary California Clean sounds, a fact underscored by its 6L6 tubes. At the same time, with this model British rock sounds are no problem at all. The STM Dual EL34 head with its 50 watts of power rounds out the line with a full-blown rock head that delivers Clean and Crunch sounds from the "Open-Back" world with deadly accuracy. The two channels used in the Statesman models feature a total of 4 sound modes: in the Clean channel, 'Twang' adds the quintessential character of the California sound to the basic clean sound, while the Boost function in the Drive channel adds extra kick to the classic Rock Overdrive sound. In the two smaller models, both channels share a 3-band EQ, whereas in the Dual 6L6 combo and the head, each channel has its own EQ section. When it comes to reverb, no compromises were made: the Statesman amps feature an original Accutronics®-brand spring reverb to deliver the real thing and not an imitation. A special feature that is also quite practical is the Reverb-Balance knob, which determines the relative level of reverb between the two channels. More effects can be added by way of the FX-Loop. In the EL 84 combos, the FX-Loop is hard-wired as a serial connection; in the two larger models, you can switch the loop to run in either serial or parallel mode. To ensure that the full spectrum of sounds from Clean to Overdrive actually do sound authentic, a Custom 12" Eminence® Rockdriver Cream speaker was selected for the task. This speaker does a wonderful job of delivering the unique character of both tonal realms. Important functions like channel selection, boost, reverb and FX-loop can all be switched by foot. One 2-way footswitch is included and a second one can be added as an optional accessory. Special attention was paid during the design of these amps to easy serviceability. The tubes are located in a separate compartment to protect them from mechanical vibration from the speaker. Tube replacement and bias adjustment can be accomplished in minutes without the need to open the enclosure. All amps in the series allow the connection of an external speaker cabinet. Matching 1x12", 2x12" and 4x12" cabinets will soon be offered with the same Eminence® Rockdriver Cream speakers. The first Statesman combos with single 12s will be available at many Hughes & Kettner dealers in April. The head and the 2x12" Dual 6L6 combo are scheduled to ship in September. http://www.commsandsound.comRssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comTue, 27 Mar 2007 12:14:09 6 120Coming soon the S5 Series Wireless Microphone System. Designed in the UK to meet the exacting demands of professional applications. With features based upon the award winning S6000 series, widely used in Theatre and Broadcast, the S5 Series promises to provide you with a very powerful set of features combined with an exceptional performance /cost ratio making it ideally suitable for a complete range of applications from the smallest to the largest venue. MAIN FEATURES • Simple programming of transmitter with in built infra-red data link • Single aa operation of transmitters with battery life of over 10 hours. • Clear and intuitive lcd displays on both transmitters and receivers. • Loop-thru rf outputs on receiver and headphone monitoring as standard on receiver • Additional accessories including antennas, RF distribution and microphones. • High quality, true-diversity operation utilizing twin RF sections. • Professional metal enclosures for both transmitter and receiver • 36Mhz rf bandwidth for true frequency flexibility • Usb based computer control and monitoring of all aspects of performance for up to 40 systems • Integral triple tone grip/noise and signal strength mute circuit for protection against external interference.http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comTue, 27 Mar 2007 12:12:00 6 120Preliminary Details Digital Audio Transmission Audio information enters the digital domain at the microphone head and is output from the receiver in digital AES3 format or conventional analogue audio via XLR. • Increased Channel Capacity Digital transmission allows more users within the same band without suffering the artefacts associated with intermodulation problems • 24 bit resolution Professional quality audio resolution Network Monitoring Networking capability allows full control and monitoring of up to 60 channels. The software also includes scanning, walk test, intermodulation calculator and packet audio technology allowing audio monitoring over the network. • No Analogue Compandor Effects Linear A/D’s mean the audio is free from dynamic non-linearities commonly associated with all compandors • Metal housing Both the beltpack and handheld are built in high quality metal housings designed to stand up to the rigours of broadcast, theatre, touring and other professional applications, the dual receiver is 1U 19” full width rack.http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comMon, 19 Mar 2007 11:02:34 6 120Sennheiser Wireless Radio Microphones now in stock, major discounts on complete systems and on G2 EW100 Packages and qty discountshttp://www.commsandsound.comRssed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comWed, 14 Mar 2007 09:40:38 6 120Hughes Kettner Switchblade Guitar amplifers are now shipping with Hughes & Kettner include artist presets with Switchblade tube amps. The new and revolutionary Switchblade series of amps combines superior tube tone with the sound flexibility of fully programmable amps. For 2007, Hughes & Kettner are now adding 64 artist presets that show off the wide range of tones these amps are capable of. We have a reputation for flexibility and rich tube tones, and thanks to Switchblade’s programmability, we can now ship a real tube amp loaded with great presets, says product manager Ruediger Forse. So over the last couple of months, we have been talking to loads of users about the kinds of sounds required, and then asked our sound designer Thomas Blug to turn the feedback into artist presets. The result is 64 stunning factory sounds that instantly deliver the tones our customers have asked for. The presets are included in all Switchblade amps as of now. Existing users may download a preset document from Hughes & Kettner’s website to also get access to the new sounds. The artist presets were prepared for both, single coil and humbucker guitars. They cover all bases and range from California Clean to British Crunch and Funky to Nu Metal. http://www.commsandsound.com/store/x3655.htmlRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.com/store/x3655.htmlMon, 18 Dec 2006 16:52:18 6 120Fabulous - thank you so much, Nick http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comMon, 18 Dec 2006 16:49:04 6 120The power supply arrived here safely today. I've tried it with the Rotosphere , Everything is working fine. Many thanks for your support and arranging prompt delivery. Regards, John Wray http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comMon, 18 Dec 2006 16:46:04 6 120We had a chance to play with all the new equipment on Monday and it’s all fantastic and has made a big difference to what we’re doing. I’d like to thank you (again) for all your hard work over the last few months and wish you and everyone at Comms and Sound a great Christmas and New Year, Dan http://www.commsandsound.comRSSed@commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.comhttp://www.commsandsound.com