UK - Allen & Heath is introducing a new product to its range at PLASA, the ICE-16, a 16 In/16 Out audio interface allowing performers and audio engineers to easily capture high quality multi-track recordings direct to a USB drive or interface to a computer.

Fitted into a compact 1U rack design, ICE-16 is capable of studio quality interfacing, converting and bi-directional streaming of 16 channels over high-speed USB or FireWire at 24 bit, 96kHz resolution. Alternatively, 16 channels can be simultaneously recorded straight to a USB hard drive or memory stick at up to 24bit 48kHz resolution .wav file. The ICE-16 is expandable, so you can link units together and synchronize recording of many channels

ICE-16 connects to any audio mixer or analogue source using ΒΌ" jacks for the

UK - Launching at IBC and PLASA 2012, the new Roland R-88 eight-channel recorder and mixer is designed for recordists who currently record in stereo but want to switch to multi channel recording and for those who need more channels than existing 4 channel recorders. Designed for a variety of professional needs, the R-88 provides a portable recording and mixing solution for situations where there are multiple microphones on location and music recordings with more than FOUR microphone channels. Complimenting the existing award winning range of Roland portable and hand held field recorders

The Netherlands - Professional audio technology specialists HHB Communications has been appointed the Master Distributor for DiGiCo's UB MADI 2.0 USB device in the UK and Ireland.

Announced during the IBC 2012 show on HHB's stand, this news further extends theirr relationship as it follows the recent appointment of HHB as DiGiCo's UK broadcast dealer.

DiGiCo's broadcast product line is comprised of powerful digital mixing consoles and complementary connectivity solutions catered for live broadcast production. UB MADI bolsters this product group by providing up to 48 simultaneous cha

UK - Midas' newly launched PRO1 digital console is making its European debut at this year's PLASA. The MidasVeniceU is also making its European debut.

"The PRO1 features new manufacturing materials and techniques, comprehensive I/O on the back, and a previously undreamt-of price point," explains MIDAS brand development manager Richard Ferriday. "The PRO1 is now accessible to freelance engineers, small music venues and anyone who actually cares about audio quality, reliability and portability.

"The VeniceU expands the range of Midas 'Digi-log' hybrid consoles, off

UK - On Monday 10 September, in front of a packed audience at the PLASA Awards Ceremony at Earls Court John Meyer was announced as the winner of the 2012 Gottelier Award.

John Meyer is one of the original pioneers of the modern sound reinforcement industry. He began his career in 1967 by building a customised system for the Steve Miller Band, and from there he went on to develop loudspeaker systems for the likes of Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Grateful Dead. Since founding Meyer Sound Laboratories in 1979 with his wife Helen, Meyer has continued to research, experiment and dev

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