Now available
New from LSC the Redback series dimmers
The concept behind the Redback project was to produce a feature rich, high quality and reliable dimmer in a small compact footprint at a very affordable price. After extensive development and product testing, we can confidently say we have delivered these objectives. The range is designed for mass manufacture, hence minimising labour content, increasing our economies of scale and reducing the overall build price without compromising quality. It is, undoubtedly, one of the best dimmers designed and manufactured by LSC in its 30 year history.
The Redback dimmers released last year are 6-channel units, a product range not previously manufactured by LSC. The 12-channel variants will now replace the successful ePAK and iPAK range of dimmers that have become benchmarks within the Australian Lighting Industry for the last 10 years. Note that the ePRO and iPRO dimmers will continue.
The Redback 12 channel dimmers are designed to be class leaders, and so are fully compliant with the new RDM (Remote Device Management) protocol, allowing remote configuration from any RDM compatible controller. This new functionality will also soon be available as a free software update for all existing 6-channel Redback dimmer racks.
The Redback dimmer range, like all of the LSC product range, is certified as a "Product of Australia". This means that it is completely manufactured in Australia, NOT just assembled out of imported modules. This ensures the highest level of local content, resulting in LSC's legendary reliability - not to mention local jobs.
Specifications
Power Input
Nominal 220-240 Volts. 3-phase star. 50-60Hz
Operating range typically 190-260V, 45-65Hz.
Choice of input connectors — 2 x 32A 5-pin Clipsal style plugs and 2m 3-phase tails or - One set of 5 x 400A Powerlocks. control input
DMX512 (all versions) via Front panel-mounted 5-pin XLR in and thru connectors.
Optional wireless DMX input (W-DMX or SHoW DMX).
5-way DMX Data splitter with fully isolated (to 1500V) outputs via Front panel-mounted 5-pin XLR connectors.
LSCnet via Front panel-mounted RJ45 Ethercon in and thru connectors.
Output
13A max per channel protected by 6kA rated thermal magnetic miniature circuit breaker (MCB).
LSC’s proprietary Current Control Technology (CCT) protects all MCBs from nuisance tripping.
Pulse Transformer Fired Dimming (PTFD) - ability to control inductive and lower powered loads.
Duty Cycle rated at 100% across all channels simultaneously at 25˚C ambient.
Three 13Amp single phase auxiliary 3-pin outputs with MCB protection.
Patch Bays have a choice of GST18 serial/parallel dimmer patch or GST18 parallel dimmer patch.
• The GST18 serial/parallel dimmer patch model provides two series dimmer (120V), two
parallel dimmer (240V) and two HotPower 3-pin sockets per channel (24 sets in total).
• The GST18 parallel dimmer patch model provides four parallel dimmer (240V) and two
HotPower 3-pin sockets per channel (24 sets in total).
Four optional socket output panels are available:
• Socapex Tail Patch comprising Eight 19-pin Socapex 6-circuit connectors hard-wired to forty-
eight 3-pin GST18 plugs and leads.
• Harting Tail Patch comprising Twelve 10-pole Harting 4-circuit connectors hard-wired to forty-
eight 3-pin GST18 plugs and leads.
• Harting Tail Patch comprising Twelve 10-pole Harting 5-circuit connectors hard-wired to sixty
3-pin GST18 plugs and leads.
• Harting Tail Patch comprising Eight 16-pole Harting 6-circuit connectors hard-wired to forty- eight 3-pin GST18 plugs and leads.
Functions

LCD touchscreen for configuration and operational display such as output levels for each channel,
error logging and reporting and whether control is from DMX512 or memory mode.
Minimum and Maximum level settings per output channel.
Full 512-channel proportional softpatch allowing any channel to be controlled from any DMX slot.
Seven dimmer curves selectable per channel.
Large Bi-Colour status LED providing system OK, error or fail indications.
Internal memory storage of up to 80 scenes.
Simple control of internal memories via LSC ePlates (button of fader models available) to allow
easy stand-alone operation by non-technical people. Ideal for trade shows or corporate events.
Remote status reporting via LSC Houston software connected to the LSCnet.
Mechanicals
Overall flightcase dimensions—680mm wide x 780mm high x 730mm deep (inc. wheels)
Actual weight = 62kgs. Shipping weight = 84kgs
Construction:
Flightcase — Hexagrip ABS clad marine ply with aluminium extrusion tongue and groove edging
fitted with heavy duty catches, lockable wheels and handles.
Internal Frame — removable corrosion resistant zinc steel, finished in black powdercoat with
rear screened durable polycarbonate labels.
peace of mind
24 month warranty on parts and labour.
Free for Life Product software updates via CodeLink Port.
100% designed and manufactured in Australia by an Australian Owned company.
CE and C Tick approved.
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Coming Soon
AKG DSR 700 Digital Wireless System
Release Date: October-September 2009
AKG DSR 700 Digital Wireless Receiver
3 Ultra-wide tuning range of 155 MHz
Signal Encryption for prevents unintended signal reception for sensitive applications
2-channel receiver with 19” all-metal case
Digital true-diversity technology
Up to 100 channels can be operated simultaneously
Quick Setup mode, Spectrum Analyzer and Rehearsal functions for easy setup
Infrared link of all frequency and setup data to the transmitter
Transmitter batteries status monitoring
Low-cut filter, 3-band Equalizer, dBx® Compressor and dBx® Limiter included
155 MHz ultra-wide frequency range
The DSR 700 digital true-diversity receiver offers an ultra-wide bandwidth of up to 155 MHz for a robust and most flexible operation. Select the receiving frequency from pre-programmed frequency groups and sub-channels of your receiver or set it directly in 25 kHz-increments. Each pre-programmed frequency group provides up to 40 intermodulation-free channels*. It has a better resistance to interference to provide more channel security and reliable transmission. Using both frequency bands and a customized frequency table allows operation of more than 100 channels simultaneously.
Encryption & digital transmission
Digital transmission makes it possible to broadcast sensitive audio information with absolute confidence. The audio encryption offers you the highest security for, courtroom, boardroom and other confidential meeting applications.
The transmitter uses a digital data stream to transmit battery and mute status to the receiver.
Quick & easy setup
Great attention was paid to ensure an easy and user-friendly operation with a quick setup feature. The receiver will find interference-free channels and transmit the related setup data to the transmitter via infrared.
Environment scan - Spectrum analyzer
The Environment Scan function converts the receiver into a spectrum analyzer. It searches the receiver’s entire frequency band for active radio frequencies and shows them in a frequency spectrum graph in the display.
Digital Signal Processing
The build-in digital signal processor offers a variable low-cut filter, a semi-parametric equalizer, a dBx® limiter and compressor.
* The actual number of channels that can be used simultaneously depends on local frequency plans.
Specifications
DMS 700 Digital Microphone System
Carrier frequency range Band 1: 548.1 to 697.9 MHz
Band 2: 710.1 to 864.9 MHz
Switching bandwidth

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New from AKG
Perception 820 Tube Microphone RRP $1495.00
Two back-to-back one-inch large diaphragms featuring True Condenser Technology
An ECC 83 dual-triode tube circuitry emphasizes even-order harmonics for rich, smooth and three-dimensional sound
The elegant remote control unit allows selection of 9 different pickup patterns from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure 8
The switchable bass cut filter (80 Hz, 12 dB/oct) reduces unwanted rumble or footfall noise
A 20 dB allenuation pad enables for high SPL applications up to 155 dB
Brush-finished, anodized Aluminium front plate and all-metal housing for maximum shielding
A ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary
Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria
In 2005 AKG has launched the very first Perception models – a completely new series of microphones showing legendary AKG Sound & Quality at an outstanding price level.
The brand-new Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality. It is not only the new flagship model of the Perception Series but also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones.
In contrast to many other affordable tube microphones, the Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality thanks to the dual one-inch large diaphragm capsule and the sophisticated ECC 83 dual-triode circuitry.
The elegant remote control unit allows selection of 9 different pickup patterns and controls the switchable bass-cut filter and the attenuation pad. Moreover, a ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary.
It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount and a metal carrying case.
AKG’s industry–leading Perception Series of condenser microphones are recognized for their outstanding quality and versatile capabilities at an affordable price.
The Perception 820 Tube raises the bar in its class – It shows real tube sound, the highest dynamic range, the most comprehensive features and comes complete with useful accessories at an unbeatable price.
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Osmond's Mad March
Dance, World, Hip Hop, Rock, Classical
Photo: Courtesy of photographer; Tony Lewis
March has been busy for Osmond's
The Adelaide Cup long weekend saw Adelaide's Botanic Gardens given over to Womadelaide and the sound and look of world music and dance with performances from artists hailing from all over the planet. Osmonds provided lighting for Stages one through seven, all audio for Stage two and the FOH PA system on Stage three.
Photo: Courtesy of Australian Dance Theatre; photographer Tony Lewis
With a request for specific coverage and a limited weight allowance on the roof structure, stage two audio called for Osmond's venerable X-Array system. Many said it was the best sounding system in the park. Many thanks are due to Tim Freedman, Nigel Sweeting, Evan James and Craig McCowat.
The lighting across all stages varied from spectacular to sublime thanks to the designs of the Adelaide Festival Centre's Chris Searle and his team of skilled operators.
The following weekend was up and coming Adelaide Hip Hop act Funkoars sold out Thebarton Theatre gig as part of their recent Australian tour. Osmond's provided lighting, LED video screens with an ArKaos system and of course plenty of EV, KT & Midas gear.
Osmond's supplied their new Midas Digital Pro6 for monitors utilising the second analogue preamp to supply Mick Wordley's Mixmasters with inputs to their Radar hard disk recording system for a subsequent DVD release.
We rolled out of Thebby and straight into the Clipsal 500 After Race Concerts.
For the last ten years, Osmond Electronics have provided production sound and lights for the Clipsal 500 after race concerts. With 4 national bands plus locals playing each night to an average audience in excess of 20,000.
Clipsal 500 after race concert.
This years artist roster included;
Potbelleez
The Butterfly Effect
Gyroscope
The Living End
Operator Please
Faker
Pete Murray
The Presets
Beccy Cole
The McClymonts
Lee Kernaghan
Wolf & Cub
The Getaway Plan
Wolfmother
as well as local acts The Shiny Brights, Delamare, The Borderers and No Through Road.
FOH consoles were Osmond's Midas Heritage 3000 as well as our Midas Digital Pro6. Good use was made of the Pro6 ancillary features. We utilised the AES output cards on stage to maintain audio in the digital realm from microphone cable to processor. The Klark Teknik DN9848 processors were controlled via PC @ FOH through the Pro6's ethernet tunnel. The Heritage was sent analogue to the 9848's allowing consoles to be controlled separately via the Elgar Shell DN9848 remote.
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Lighting was as always impressive. Osmond Electronics Justin Accatino designed a rig to suit all of the weekends performers. Justin made use of our extensive inventory of Martin "Mac" moving lights as well as Studio Duo City Colours, Selecon fresnels and profiles, and DMT LED panels. Operators had a choice of boards from which to operate including a MA Lighting "GrandMA", Flying Pigs "Hog IPC" and the straight ahead Jands Hog 1000. The led panels were driven by our ArKaos control.
After a solid month gigs & prep, we hit the home straight.
The Bundaleer Fine Music Weekend is held Bi-Annually in the natural amphitheater of an old growth forrest three hours North of Adelaide and caters to classical music lovers that don't mind the dust. Osmond's have supplied all sound and lighting for the festival for the last ten years.
Performances included The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with guest solists including world renowned operatic Tenor Simon O'Neil and Soprano, Cheryl Barker, The Australian String Quartet, The Adelaide Chamber Singers (featuring Sir Donald Bradmans Grand-daughter Gretta) and world renowned Clarinetist Andy Firth ably backed by the International award winning Band of the South Australia Police.
With in excess of 90 inputs from stage, FOH control was once again the trusty Heritage & the new Midas Digital Pro6.
Bundaleer Forest 09 featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Organisers described the sound as "breathtaking" and stated that they could not wish for anything better......and they all listen to ABC Classical!
Justin lit the performances with taste and subtlety, using a mixture of fresnels, profiles, intelligent lights and LED fixtures.
With the majority of Osmond's equipment now back in the warehouse, we are carefully going through each piece of equipment used, cleaning, repairing, repainting, so that you can be assured that all of our gear will be ready for you to use on your next performance.
Osmond Electronics key staff for the month of May;
Mike Longmire - Production Manager and senior audio
Justin Accatino - Lighting Designer and senior lighting
Travis Grace - FOH engineer, Bundaleer 09 - ASO main stage
Andrew Gough - Osmond Electronics warehouse & support
Travis Anderson - Audio tech and FOH systems engineer
Carlo Maur - Audio Patch Maestro
Daniel Gosling - Lighting tech and dimmer jockey
Sean Donaldson - Monitor Engineer, Clipsal 500.
Osmond Electronics also wish to thank all our clients for their continued support. We are indeed fortunate to be involved with events of the calibre in this article.
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Klark Teknik introduces the DN 9696 High Resolution Recorder
Extremely easy to use, simple to setup, standalone .......
The concert sound industry is constantly evolving. Bands and artists are increasingly being recorded for live CDs, DVDs, Internet releases and for general archive purposes; all are extremely valuable additional revenue streams for both the artist and service companies alike.
Secondly, with limited production rehearsals now being the norm, mix engineers require live recordings so that a “virtual sound check” can be performed. This removes the need to directly involve the artist, and all the associated additional expense and time that a traditional sound check or rehearsal process incurs. The “virtual sound check” also allows the mix engineer the time to fine tune his mix and use the full potential that digital console automation offers.
To help meet the concert sound industry’s requirements, Klark Teknik has engineered an extremely easy to use, simple to setup, standalone hard disk recorder - the DN9696. This High Resolution Audio Recorder offers 96 tracks of 96kHz audio at 24bit, with a massive nine hours of internal storage. There is now no need for external computers linked to multiple non-roadworthy systems with complicated interconnections, just a
simple plug and play unit with dedicated Play, Stop and Record front panel transport controls.
The screen based software interface offers in-depth control of both recording and playback functions. There are echoes of the unique features of Midas’ digital audio systems within the DN9696, for example the use of POPulation groups to view, colour and edit tracks, an ‘Input Sheet’ for quickly naming all tracks as well as ‘dual operator’ control of the system.
The DN9696 occupies only 5U of rack space with very simple cable requirements and does not demand the expense of a dedicated recording technician. After all, all you really need is Record, Stop and Play.
Overview
Simple transport controls
96 tracks
96kHz audio
24-bit resolution
9 hours of internal storage
Mirrored drive capability
BWAV audio files
5U
DN9696 Technical Specifications
Front panel description
96 x 4 LED input meters
96 x Yellow ‘SOLO’ LED indicators
96 x Red ‘ARM / REC’ LED indicators
4 x ‘SELECT’ switches
8 x Pairs of AES50 status LED indicators
1 x Time display (8 x Blue 7 segment displays)
1 x ‘TIME’ display mode select switch
3 x Blue LED time display mode indicators
3 x Transport switches, ‘PLAY’, ‘STOP’ and ‘RECORD’
3 x Marker switches ‘SET’, ‘BACK’ and ‘FORWARD’
1 x ‘SOLO’ switch
1 x ‘SOLO’ encoder
1 x Headphone rotary level control
1 x Headphone output (1/4” jack)
1 x Footswitch input (1/4” jack)
4 x Pairs of Hard Drive status LED indicators (2 x internal, 2 x external)
2 x USB 2.0 (type ‘A’) connectors
1 x Klark Teknik Tufflex roundel with Blue LED illumination
1 x Recessed ‘POWER’ switch
Rear panel description
8 x AES50 Connectors - Neutrik Ethercons with status indication
1 x Linear Time Code Input - Neutrik B Series Female XLR
1 x DVI-I Output (or VGA Output with optional adapter)
1 x VGA Output
2 x Firewire 800 Connectors (Minimum)
2 x eSATA Connectors (Minimum)
All other ATX Motherboard connectors will vary depending on the Motherboard used, but will include 2 x PS2 or 2 x USB 2.0 connections for a keyboard and mouse (KVM)
2 x USB 2.0 For archiving
1 x Mains Switch (part of the ATX Power Supply)
1 x IEC Power inlet (part of the ATX Power Supply)
Power Requirements
Voltage 100V a.c. to 240V a.c. ±10%
Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Consumption

USED FOR SALE
Used for Sale 10 Available LAB GRUPPEN fP3400 Amplifiers
LAB GRUPPEN fP3400 1500W into 4 Ohms Stereo & 3000W 8 Ohms Bridged
$3900.00 INC G.S.T. 10 AVAILABLE
The fP 3400 is a lightweight and space-saving power amplifier, ideal for use in high quality touring sound systems as well as in demanding permanent installations. Heat and cooling are fundamental problems in many extreme high power amplifiers similar to the fP 3400.
In 1990, Lab.gruppen patented a high efficiency amplifier called fP 3400. This development was an evolutionary step past the Class D amplifier. Lab.gruppen call this unique step forward: Class TD. This stands for: Tracking Class D.
Class TD obtains the same high efficiency as Class D, while avoiding the main drawbacks. Class D has a power-amplifier topology using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to achieve high efficiency, but it needs a recovery filter between the output stage and the loudspeaker.
Lab.gruppen’s Class TD amplifiers do not need this filter and this is one reason why the Lab.gruppen Class TD obtains the same sonic quality as a traditional Class AB amplifier.
FEATURES:
Replaces the LAB 2002
Multiple positions gain switch
Intercooler® cooling system with front-to-rear airflow and easily accessible dust filters
Improved low-end power bandwidth
Link connector with XLR-type connector
Extruded front panel for increased stability
Bridged mono outputs in one SpeakOn connector
MAX OUTPUT POWER 1)
EIA at 1 kHz and 1% THD FTC 20-20kHz @0.1%THD
MLS switch -5 dB -4 dB -2 dB 0 dB Full 0 dB Full
16 Ω per channel 160 W 200 W 340 W 520 W 500 W
8 Ω per channel 300 W 400 W 700 W 1100 W 1000 W
4 Ω per channel 600 W 750 W 1300 W 1500, 1900 3) W 1450 W
2 Ω per channel 1200 W 1400 W 1550, 1900 3) W 1700 2), 3000)W 1650 W
16 Ω bridged 600 W 800 W 1400 W 2200 W 2000 W
8 Ω bridged 1200 W 1500 W 2600 W 3000, 3800 3) W 2900 W
4 Ω bridged 2400 W 2800 W 3100, 3800 3)W 3400 2), 6000 3)W 3300 W
Sophisticated protection circuitry, combining:
– DC protection; protects against infrasonic signals.
– VHF protection; protects the loudspeakers against strong very high frequency non-musical signals above the audible range.
– Thermal protection; prevents the amplifier from being overheated. The protection indicators on the front panel are switched on, as a warning, before the protection process is initiated.
– AC protection; shuts down the power supply if the line voltage is outside the operating voltage.
– Clip limiter; prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching the loudspeakers, whilst maintaining full peak power.
Regulated switch mode power supply Today
There are many lightweight, switch-mode amplifiers in the market. However, the unique Lab.gruppen switch-mode power supply technology offers a number of essential advantages that make it superior to other and seemingly similar power supply designs. The most important features are the regulated power supply and the extreme power efficiency. The regulated power supply easily deals with a very high variation in the AC mains voltage:it can drop by up to 20% below its nominal level – e.g. to 180 V instead of 230 V – without any problem. Perhaps even greater benefits result from the extreme efficiency of Lab.gruppen amplifiers: only a fraction of the energy from the AC mains is turned into heat.
A regulated power supply also presents some other sonic advantages, such as better cone control and the same fast response as a conventional power supply.
Multiple positions Gain switch
To meet the demands for a flexible gain structure in the system, Lab.gruppen offers a multiple position gain switch. The maximum amplifier gain can be set to all industry standards: 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38 and 41 dB.
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