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11th SEEBURG in-house-exhibition - 16. November 2009

Within the framework of our 11th in-house exhibition many new products were presented to the public for the first time.   Around 150 trade visitors from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland turned up to get information on our company’s latest developments. In addition to impressive demonstrations of the new GL24, G3/G-Sub and also the GALEO and GALEO XT systems, which have already been on the market for some years now, the agenda included two lectures. Fabian Vuine (developer at Seeburg) and Rene Rodigast (Frauenhofer Institut) gave lectures on the subject of the spatial directivity of loudspeakers and their effect, based on the results of an acoustics test at the Bregenzer Seebühne and a practical test carried out inside an in-house reverberation room.   Daniel Stämmler and Winfried Seeburg presented the new HDLM8, a loudspeaker management system that offers a wide-ranging scope of possibilities.   Visitors were also particularly impressed with the new M3, which with a height of just under 31cm is one of the flattest monitors in its class.

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prolight & sound 2010

Five new and innovative products and the presentation of the new company logo were the focal points of our 19th attendance at the prolight+sound in Frankfurt.   Out aim was make it simpler, clearer and more grown-up - our new company logo. It comprises the well-established SEEBURG lettering combined with the now smaller and very discreet “acoustic line” addition. In the long term, all products will bear the new logo, both logos being used simultaneously during the transitional phase. The design of the stand has also been changed. It has become more open and inviting thanks to the large backlit cube.   Daniel Stämmler explained in detail the HDLM8, the new Loudspeaker Management System, which is controlled by a Linux operating system. During development we attached particular importance to incorporating two analogue inputs (eight digital inputs) and eight analogue outputs. The remote software is web-based, with multi-client capability and a high resolution colour display also coming as standard features. The HDLM8 can be upgraded with functional modules and offers the possibility of using EIA-485 controlled loudspeaker systems (e.g. GL16/remote) to drive them and to monitor their function.   The GL24 System was developed as a “Curved Cylindric Wave Radiator” especially for acoustically problematic rooms, and featuring a 100 x 20 degree coverage, it is suitable for both individual installation and for upgrading GL16i systems. The system, which is equipped with 24 1” HF drivers and six 6.5” low-mid drivers, is also available in the selfpowered dp-variant as a remote version, meaning that it can also be adequately integrated as line-array monitored loudspeaker or combined with a media controller system.   With the ultra-flat stage monitor M3, we have responded to the request of a large number of sound engineers for a powerful and attractive looking low-profile monitor. The new M3 weighs a mere 19 kg, and that includes the amplifier with 2kW (peak). A passive version is also available. Being just under 31cm high, the M3 is one of the flattest monitors in its class. Heart of the system is a 15”/1.4” coaxial loudspeaker with a large spherical wave horn. All connections are easily accessible and positioned on the front, and a grip is located on each side. The selfpowered variant includes four practice-oriented presets as standard. Two M10 points for mounting the optionally available tilt/pivot bar are also featured. The system will be follewed in the early summer of 2010 by a 12” version termed M1 featuring the same performance data.   The new sound system G3, which is designed to close the gap between classic horn-loaded top-mounted systems and medium-sized line arrays, drew a great deal of attention amongst visitors. The GALEO-based G3 system comprises three 1.4” drivers and six 8” low-mid drivers. By simply interchanging the two horn halves located on the front, horizontal coverage can be increased from 80 degrees to 120 degrees.   The G-Sub is a universal 18” subwoofer with a peak power output rating exceeding 5kW, high acoustical output and low distortion. Low tuning frequency permits the reproduction of deep tones starting from 35 Hz.   All newly presented systems are available both in selfpowered (at SEEBURG they are known as “dp” which stands for digitally powered) and in passive version.

Exhibition Crew (from left to right): Dirk Speth, Daniel Stämmler, Frank Uhlig, Michael Becker, Stefan Ost, Fabian Vuine, Andreas Ordon, Roberto Wehner, Angelika Weigel, Felix Wapelhorst, Thomas Henkel.

prolight & sound 2009

This year, during our 18th attendance at the prolight+sound in Frankfurt, we once again presented new and innovative products which have been added to our comprehensive range.   GL16 is a line array system suitable for concert halls, offering optimised speech and music reproduction in acoustically difficult conditions and, depending on the configuration, it can be used for medium to long throw applications exceeding 50 metres. The systems can be set up individually and – thanks to the preinstalled flight hardware – can be combined into long arrays. Due to the coaxial arrangement of the 16 hornloaded 1“ tweeters and four 6.5“ low-mid drivers, the system is a mere 19cm in width, rendering it suitable for low-profile applications. GL16 systems are available with a 100x7 degree and a 100x30 degree coverage angle. Likewise, self-powered versions with DSP controller and an output of up to 1500 watts per module are also available.   Also being presented for the first time is the HDSC 2.8 , a 1HE system controller featuring two analogue inputs, AES3 digital input, 2x Ethernet, USB and EIA 485 remote interface. In addition to filters with excellent sound qualities, excellent dynamics and a low distortion factor, the HDSC 2.8 is characterised by its web-based user interface. Via the web browser of a PC or MAC it is possible to obtain all user-crucial parameters in real time. Thanks to the multi-client capability several users are able to access the unit simultaneously. The AE83 input receives the audio signal without sound loss from all common digital mixing desks. The HDSC 2.8 features a state-of-the-art, viewing-angle independent colour display. Presets can be stored on a USB stick. Thanks to the integrated real-time clock it is possible to realise time-dependent parameters in permanent installations, for example to influence limiters in discotheques or lower the volume of music in hotels during the night. The Linux-based operation system featured by the HDSC 2.8 can be complemented with function modules and offers the possibility via EIA-485 to operate controlled speaker systems (e.g. GL16/remote) and to check their functions.   The multifunction speaker system TSM15, which has been on the market since 1997, has been completely revised. Speaker components, set-up angle, fittings and styling have been adapted to meet the latest technological requirements. The TSM15 MKII can now be ordered with built-in passive/active x-over and is optionally available with either narrow or wide directivity. The dp (= self-powered) version with DSP controller and 2 x 1kW power amplifier can also be ordered.   TSM8 is a new state-of-the-art multifunctional 8“/1“ speaker for a broad spectrum of use. It will eventually replace the model TSMini which has been on sale since 1998.   The GALEO XT Sub was developed as an additional bass extension for the GALEO XT large-volume system and was presented at the exhibition for the first time. Two newly conceived 21“ ND long-excursion subwoofers with 70mm peak to peak deflection and 135mm voice coil ensure a peak level of the hybrid bass horn of more than 146 dB. Measuring 110x107x 60cm and weighing substantially less than 100 kg, the GALEO XT Sub is one of the most compact and most lightweight systems in its class.

The new HDSC 2.8 will be delivered at the Plasa 2009 (London).

 

Our Crew in Frankfurt (from the left to the right): Thomas Henkel, Winfried Seeburg, Stefan Ost, Peter Waldhelm, Frank Uhlig, Felix Wapelhorst, Michael Becker, Angelika Weigel, Dirk Speth, Andreas Ordon.