PLASA 2010: new products round-up

The doors have closed, so what was on show?

Previously known as a DJing event, the annual PLASA show, which took place at London’s Earl’s Court this week, is now a haven for pro audio and lighting manufacturers.

While much of the gear on display wasn’t really aimed at the gigging or recording musician, several products did catch MusicRadar’s eye: read on to find out all about them.

NEXT: Line 6 digital wireless mic systems

Line 6 XD-V digital wireless microphone systems

Line 6 has unveiled the XD-V range of digital wireless microphone systems. It claims that each of them “delivers a higher standard of wireless performance, simplicity and sound quality that is unmatched by traditional analogue wireless technology”.

On offer are the XD-V30 and XD-V70 (pictured above) handheld mic systems, and the XD-V30L and XD-V70L beltpack systems. These latter bundles feature internal antennas, quarter-inch inputs, and condenser lavalier microphones.

Line 6 XD-V digital wireless microphone systems

M-Audio GSR Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers

The new range of M-Audio GSR Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers is designed for “musicians and DJs who perform in small to mid-sized venues”. It contains the GSR10 250-watt and GSR12 300-watt two-way active PA speakers (priced at £423 and £529 respectively) and the GSR18 500-watt active subwoofer.

M-Audio GSR Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers

AKG Perception Wireless mic systems

AKG says that its four new Perception Wireless mic systems are “designed to accommodate musicians and entry-level audio technicians”.

In AKG’s own words, there’s: “a Vocal Set (pictured above), with the handheld transmitter HT 45 featuring a dynamic cardioid capsule; the Instrumental Set, which comes with the pocket transmitter PT 45 plus instrument cable; the Sports Set, with the pocket transmitter as well as a C544 head-worn microphone; and a presenter set, complete with the PT45 and a CK99L lavaliere microphone.”

All of the above ship with the SR45 stationary transmitter.

AKG Perception Wireless mic systems

Samson portable PA systems

Samson has two new portable PA systems, starting with the 500-watt 510i (pictured above), which comes with a pair of speakers and a mixer. Suitable for DJs and bands, the whole system packs together into a single carryable unit, and there’s even a built-in iPod dock.

The 40-watt battery-powered 401W-17, meanwhile, comes with a VHF wireless microphone system and 6-inch subwoofer.

Samson portable PA systems

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