New Zealand’s premiere trade event covering all aspects of the pro-audio industry is on again next month. Pro Audio Showcase ’09 will be held in Auckland for two days only, November 10-11.

This year Protel has gone all-out to showcase products from some of the most respected names in our industry. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations with our visiting product specialists on an extensive array of high-end kit. Much of what we are showing is here in New Zealand for the first time and will only be available during this show. Applications include:

• TV-Radio-Broadcast digital audio mixing for on-air and production
• wired or wireless communications for live events and studio
• guitar processing, modelling and effects
• computer audio interfacing for the home/project studio
• audio monitoring for any size room

 

NZ debuts - First time seen here

Lawo mc2 56 – digital audio console/router for broadcast.
Mixing technology which sets new standards. Full Lawo mc² functionality in a reduced surface. The mc²56 offers the Lawo HD core with up to 512 DSP channels, 144 summing buses and a routing capacity of up to 8192 crosspoints.

 

 

Digidesign Eleven Rack – serious guitar processing.
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month stop by to witness the worldwide launch of Eleven Rack. Designed from the ground up to eliminate the problems that guitarists have always faced in the studio, Eleven Rack eliminates latency, allows you to record both dry and processed tracks (for later re-amping) and even includes Pro Tools LE software! Strap on a guitar and let Brent Heber from Avid Digidesign step you through the most innovative and powerful guitar effects processing ever.

 

Riedel Intercoms– matrix intercoms, audio/video fibre solutions, audio over CAT5.
Acrobat DECT wireless systems, RockNet, MediorNet. Dave Letson, area manager for Riedel, will be bring his entire demo rack with him and is keen to chat with you, either via headset or face to face.

 

 

Lawo Crystal – digital radio consoles for on-air and production.
Welcome to digital broadcasting where everyday work can be a breeze. With the Crystal, Lawo offers the ideal mixing console for broadcasters who want to be on-air - now. High-quality technology, made in Germany and made simple, with a well thought-out, user-friendly control surface that inspires, and smart design that fascinates. And all this at a price that's also affordable for tight budgets.