YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
Attendees of Hollywood Sound Expo 2022 will each have the opportunity to vote for their favorite products! At the Expo, each attendee will receive voting cards for each of the three categories. Voting will be anonymous and handled by unaffiliated, impartial volunteers. Stop by each booth to see the nominees up close and personal, and get hands on before you cast your vote!
WINNER
Cinema Devices OK Boomer |
WINNER
Halter Technical Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System |
WINNER
Shure Axient Digital AD5XD Dual-channel Portable Wireless Receiver |
And the nominees are...
360 Systems - Instant Replay 3
For over 25 years the Instant Replay has been known world-wide as the go-to audio clip player for its completely self-contained design, ease of use and functionality. The Instant Replay 3 comes with a new enhanced intuitive GUI allowing for easier handling of operations in all environments! Unlike PC’s, the Instant Replay3 features physical buttons for immediate tactile feedback during audio clip playout. Used in theme parks, live performances, sports venues, mobile units, radio and television productions around the world!”
Cinela - COSI with FABRIC finish
COSI-FAB is a natural evolution of the standard furry version of COSI (launched in 2018). This range has been launched in 2021 as an answer to a lot of requests from users. As the furry version, all cage lengthes are available in the FAB finish. This tool is specifically made for indoor use (to fight swooshes). Acoustically more transparent than the furry version, with a smaller volume, it is naturally less efficient against wind...but is MUCH more than any other windscreen for the same kind of use. By COSI principle, handling noise remains the lowest as possible, even lower than any regular suspension.
Cinema Devices - OK Boomer
The “OK Boomer”is a very light weight and compact body harness support for boom operator‘s and field mixers. The boom is supported from a special perch on the end of a telescopic vertical mast. All of the weight is displaced to the operators hips, nothing on the back or shoulders. The mic can be captured as well as instantly removed from the perch for under booming applications, the operator is never tied in and can remain very agile. Additionally, a simple belly plate attachment can support the weight of a mixer allowing the operator to boom with one arm and adjust the mixer with the other.
COGA Sound - BPS
The COGA Sound Battery Power System (BPS) is a revolutionary approach to sound bag power. Instead of splitting the power system between a battery and a traditional distribution system, the BPS combines everything into a compact unit with a footprint only slightly larger than the battery itself. The BPS is compatible with any eSmart style battery, large or small. The BPS is perfectly at home in every sound bag, from the smallest micro-kit and to the heaviest rigs. It provides a total of 6A across 4 outputs, each capable of delivering 3A. It includes 1 hardline output with battery telemetry and 3 locking DC outputs. All outputs are switched, with the option to disable for the hardline. The BPS’ small compact size allows it to fit in places where traditional power systems are too large and bulky. It features an interchangeable clip system that mates with the attachment points commonly found on sound bags. These include Molle straps (K-Tek and tactical bags) , Mod-U-Lox (Schatler, Petrol and Protogear) and Buddy-Lok (Orca), as well as the Bag Anchor for internal receiver straps. The BPS is a modular system that enables multiple units to be chained together, allowing it to power more devices and for batteries to be hot-swapped, even mid-take.
Deity Microphones - TC-1 Timecode Box
The TC-1 takes the best parts of timecode box units from the past and brings them all together into a timecode generator built for the future. We developed it to fit into your workflow, no matter how you work. You can wirelessly jam it from your phone or even wirelessly sync it from other boxes using our proprietary 8 channel 2.4G radio ecosystem. You can also hardwire jam it or use it to internally generate timecode and jam other devices.
Dotterel Technologies - Konos Microphone System
Konos is a compact 80 element high-fidelity microphone capable of capturing clear sound in the most challenging sonic conditions. Konos’ Variable Cone Technology (VCT) allows the user to adjust the pickup angle and only capture sound within a 60°, 100° or 180° cone. These sharp pickup patterns have significantly reduced side and rear lobes throughout a wide frequency range compared to traditional shotgun mics. Multiple outputs provide both the audio within the cone and the audio outside of the cone, allowing for more creative and technical possibilities. Off-axis noise can be further reduced in real time with low impact on fidelity using the revolutionary Konos Select noise filtering. With a flat response, impressive handling tolerance and best in class noise rejection, Konos is the next generation microphone.
DPA - 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun Microphone
A perfect plant mic solution for difficult filming locations or on-the-fly situations. The 4097 Micro Shotgun is small, slim and unobtrusive. Use it will a cable, attach it to a boom, or plug in directly to a transmitter. It’s easy to place out of the camera angle, tuck above a cars’ sunvisior, clip to the dashboard or attach under a table, etc. With its supercardioid pattern, the mic offers a highly-directional pick-up pattern as well as low self noise and high sensitivity. It’s capable of handling high SPLs, which allows it to deliver undistorted natural sound, even when users speak loudly or yell. With a linear response, low distortion and an extremely large dynamic range, it sounds great no matter how challenging the environment. In addition, dialog and background noise off to the side (off-axis) of the microphone remains linear and won’t muddy a mix; it just drops in level. To top things off it’s IP58 rated to handle extreme weather, moisture and dust.
Halter Technical - Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System
The Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System is an all new, advanced solution for on-screen and on-stage talent to monitor audio discreetly. The Microsone is the smallest rechargeable bluetooth earbud in the world, and hides in the ear in plain site. It is fed by the Control Pack, the ultimate in wideband transceiver. Microsone D.A.M.S. is compatible with analog transmitters from any brand, opening up a whole new world of versatility. With an unparalleled feature set and an incredibly low price, incognito listening is now a reality for all productions.
Hide-A-Mic - Re:pose
The Hide-A-Mic Re:pose creates an acoustic barrier that reduces the amount of low frequencies traveling from your microphone stand, boom pole, or car rig to your microphone suspension system. Achieve quieter recordings with the Re:pose, made with the lightest aircraft-grade aluminum adding only 1.7oz to your microphone rig. The Re:pose is extremely versatile! Use it with your boom rig to minimalize handling noise, pair it with a car rig to remove low rumble, or for on-stage and plant mics where achieving the best sound is a priority. The possibilities are endless!
K-Tek / Stingray - X-Series Bag
The STINGRAY X-SERIES BAG is featuring, aside from the new interior color options (orange | purple), a new X-FABRIC reinforced with 3 layers of water repellent materials. With this X-series bags we introduced a most requested update from the previous Stingray bag users: The KICKSTAND (removable). The REINFORCED and STRENGTHENED frame structure protects the equipment best possible. Additionally, accessories like shark fin and/or dipole antennas, cell phone holders and/or many other accessories can now be attached via TWO SOLID, THREADED ATTACHMENT POINTS directly to the frame structure of the bag. These two attachment points each feature a 1/4-20 Female and 3/8-16 Male threads. This allows users to be fully equipped and move around better silenced. For the user’s convenience the PREMIUM ZIPPERS are now COLOR CODED. And a new ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION STEALTH COVER hides all these great features and the gear included from the “none-in-their-business-people eyes”!
Kali Audio - IN-8 V2
Kali’s IN-8 V2 monitors are some of the most innovative studio monitors ever made.
The three-way design lets both the woofer and the tweeter do less work, resulting in better headroom and lower distortion across the frequency spectrum. At the same time, the coaxial architecture of the midrange and tweeter result in hyper-realistic imaging. This means that you’ll be able to hear subtle details in your mix with pinpoint precision. The design of the system comes together to allow the IN-8 V2 monitors to act as acoustic point sources. They enjoy all the benefits of both traditional 3-way systems and traditional coaxial speakers, with none of the drawbacks traditionally associated with either.
All of this make the IN-8 V2 extremely accurate and easy to mix on. You’ll be able to work faster and with more confidence, and your mixes are going to translate to other systems with less work.
Lectrosonics - DCR822 Compact Digital 2-Channel Receiver with Recorder
The DCR822 compact 2-channel digital receiver with analog and digital audio outputs utilizes the Lectrosonics signature digital architecture with remarkable audio quality and ultra-low latency. The innovative Vector Diversity technology raises the bar for digital transmission integrity with two RF front ends per channel, and a unique phase-matching system. The DCR822 has a flexible output routing scheme, allowing a variety of applications including Talkback. And, a digital recorder at 24 bits, 48 kHz is included – and records up to 4 audio tracks on a front-mounted microSD card. The 822 receiver is compatible with pure digital transmitters from the D Squared line including the DBSM, DBSMD, DBu, DHu, DPR and DPR-A. The 822 is also compatible with stereo digital transmitters including the DCHT and M2T. Finally, the receiver is also backward compatible with Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters. The DCR822 is available in A1B1, B1C1, and 941 MHz frequency bands.
Muga - Ultra Mixer Cage
New line of Ultra Mixer Cage ENG Bags complete padding, with built in handles these are the lightest modular ENG bags on the market! Ultra Mixer Cage Small (Cub) Mix pre, SD 833, Zaxcom Nova. Ultra Mixer Cage Medium (Scout) SD 633, SD 788. Ultra Mixer Cage Large (Ranger) SD Scorpio, SD 788
Orca - OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag
The Orca OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag is thoughtfully designed with an external aluminum frame and an internal honeycomb frame for maximum gear protection and offers 6-direction equipment access. The OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag is designed for Zaxcom NOVA, Sound Devices 833, 888 & 633 or Similarly Sized Mixers.
Professional Sound Corp - Baby Zeus
Baby Zeus is perfect for powering small sound carts and for powering Dante stage boxes with Lectrosonics tm DSQD receivers or similar setups. This new, compact rechargeable power distribution system includes an AC Power Supply/Charger, 20AH LiFEPO4 Battery, Power Distribution, Power Filtering, Power Monitoring and Protection all in a 2U high, half rack width space. It comes with a small remote-control box that includes 4 amps of USB power ports
Shure - Axient Digital ADX5D Dual-channel Portable Wireless Receiver
The ADX5D portable wireless receiver sets a new standard in spectral efficiency. Groundbreaking performance features include wide tuning, low latency, and High Density (HD) mode, ensuring solid performance in the most challenging RF environment. As an Axient Digital ADX Series wireless receiver, the ADX5D features ShowLink® Direct Mode that allows remote control of Axient Digital transmitters without the need of external equipment (Country dependent. Please ask about details).
Sound Particles - Space Controller
Space Controller is the best way to pan sounds in surround and immersive. Space Controller connects a mobile device to any DAW and links the physical movements of the device to the software, enabling full control over its panning tools by simply pointing the phone to where the user wants sounds to come from, like a laser pointer. Full control over sound movement is now possible, directly from the palm of the user's hand.
Zaxcom - ZMT4
Zaxcom ZMT4 digital recording transmitter sets a new standard for wireless transmission for production sound. Breakthrough technology provides 7 hour battery life at a size that is typically 1/2 to 1/3 that of other brands. ZMT4 features internal audio recording with simultaneous digital transmission, Zaxnet full remote control over 100s of feet, extended dynamic range with Neverclip dual A-D conversion, microphone power for lavs and balanced 12V-48V boom pole shotgun types, wireless timecode Jam and multi-track replay and re-record. The ZMT4 is a unique and powerful production tool that stands out among all others.
For over 25 years the Instant Replay has been known world-wide as the go-to audio clip player for its completely self-contained design, ease of use and functionality. The Instant Replay 3 comes with a new enhanced intuitive GUI allowing for easier handling of operations in all environments! Unlike PC’s, the Instant Replay3 features physical buttons for immediate tactile feedback during audio clip playout. Used in theme parks, live performances, sports venues, mobile units, radio and television productions around the world!”
Cinela - COSI with FABRIC finish
COSI-FAB is a natural evolution of the standard furry version of COSI (launched in 2018). This range has been launched in 2021 as an answer to a lot of requests from users. As the furry version, all cage lengthes are available in the FAB finish. This tool is specifically made for indoor use (to fight swooshes). Acoustically more transparent than the furry version, with a smaller volume, it is naturally less efficient against wind...but is MUCH more than any other windscreen for the same kind of use. By COSI principle, handling noise remains the lowest as possible, even lower than any regular suspension.
Cinema Devices - OK Boomer
The “OK Boomer”is a very light weight and compact body harness support for boom operator‘s and field mixers. The boom is supported from a special perch on the end of a telescopic vertical mast. All of the weight is displaced to the operators hips, nothing on the back or shoulders. The mic can be captured as well as instantly removed from the perch for under booming applications, the operator is never tied in and can remain very agile. Additionally, a simple belly plate attachment can support the weight of a mixer allowing the operator to boom with one arm and adjust the mixer with the other.
COGA Sound - BPS
The COGA Sound Battery Power System (BPS) is a revolutionary approach to sound bag power. Instead of splitting the power system between a battery and a traditional distribution system, the BPS combines everything into a compact unit with a footprint only slightly larger than the battery itself. The BPS is compatible with any eSmart style battery, large or small. The BPS is perfectly at home in every sound bag, from the smallest micro-kit and to the heaviest rigs. It provides a total of 6A across 4 outputs, each capable of delivering 3A. It includes 1 hardline output with battery telemetry and 3 locking DC outputs. All outputs are switched, with the option to disable for the hardline. The BPS’ small compact size allows it to fit in places where traditional power systems are too large and bulky. It features an interchangeable clip system that mates with the attachment points commonly found on sound bags. These include Molle straps (K-Tek and tactical bags) , Mod-U-Lox (Schatler, Petrol and Protogear) and Buddy-Lok (Orca), as well as the Bag Anchor for internal receiver straps. The BPS is a modular system that enables multiple units to be chained together, allowing it to power more devices and for batteries to be hot-swapped, even mid-take.
Deity Microphones - TC-1 Timecode Box
The TC-1 takes the best parts of timecode box units from the past and brings them all together into a timecode generator built for the future. We developed it to fit into your workflow, no matter how you work. You can wirelessly jam it from your phone or even wirelessly sync it from other boxes using our proprietary 8 channel 2.4G radio ecosystem. You can also hardwire jam it or use it to internally generate timecode and jam other devices.
Dotterel Technologies - Konos Microphone System
Konos is a compact 80 element high-fidelity microphone capable of capturing clear sound in the most challenging sonic conditions. Konos’ Variable Cone Technology (VCT) allows the user to adjust the pickup angle and only capture sound within a 60°, 100° or 180° cone. These sharp pickup patterns have significantly reduced side and rear lobes throughout a wide frequency range compared to traditional shotgun mics. Multiple outputs provide both the audio within the cone and the audio outside of the cone, allowing for more creative and technical possibilities. Off-axis noise can be further reduced in real time with low impact on fidelity using the revolutionary Konos Select noise filtering. With a flat response, impressive handling tolerance and best in class noise rejection, Konos is the next generation microphone.
DPA - 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun Microphone
A perfect plant mic solution for difficult filming locations or on-the-fly situations. The 4097 Micro Shotgun is small, slim and unobtrusive. Use it will a cable, attach it to a boom, or plug in directly to a transmitter. It’s easy to place out of the camera angle, tuck above a cars’ sunvisior, clip to the dashboard or attach under a table, etc. With its supercardioid pattern, the mic offers a highly-directional pick-up pattern as well as low self noise and high sensitivity. It’s capable of handling high SPLs, which allows it to deliver undistorted natural sound, even when users speak loudly or yell. With a linear response, low distortion and an extremely large dynamic range, it sounds great no matter how challenging the environment. In addition, dialog and background noise off to the side (off-axis) of the microphone remains linear and won’t muddy a mix; it just drops in level. To top things off it’s IP58 rated to handle extreme weather, moisture and dust.
Halter Technical - Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System
The Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System is an all new, advanced solution for on-screen and on-stage talent to monitor audio discreetly. The Microsone is the smallest rechargeable bluetooth earbud in the world, and hides in the ear in plain site. It is fed by the Control Pack, the ultimate in wideband transceiver. Microsone D.A.M.S. is compatible with analog transmitters from any brand, opening up a whole new world of versatility. With an unparalleled feature set and an incredibly low price, incognito listening is now a reality for all productions.
Hide-A-Mic - Re:pose
The Hide-A-Mic Re:pose creates an acoustic barrier that reduces the amount of low frequencies traveling from your microphone stand, boom pole, or car rig to your microphone suspension system. Achieve quieter recordings with the Re:pose, made with the lightest aircraft-grade aluminum adding only 1.7oz to your microphone rig. The Re:pose is extremely versatile! Use it with your boom rig to minimalize handling noise, pair it with a car rig to remove low rumble, or for on-stage and plant mics where achieving the best sound is a priority. The possibilities are endless!
K-Tek / Stingray - X-Series Bag
The STINGRAY X-SERIES BAG is featuring, aside from the new interior color options (orange | purple), a new X-FABRIC reinforced with 3 layers of water repellent materials. With this X-series bags we introduced a most requested update from the previous Stingray bag users: The KICKSTAND (removable). The REINFORCED and STRENGTHENED frame structure protects the equipment best possible. Additionally, accessories like shark fin and/or dipole antennas, cell phone holders and/or many other accessories can now be attached via TWO SOLID, THREADED ATTACHMENT POINTS directly to the frame structure of the bag. These two attachment points each feature a 1/4-20 Female and 3/8-16 Male threads. This allows users to be fully equipped and move around better silenced. For the user’s convenience the PREMIUM ZIPPERS are now COLOR CODED. And a new ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION STEALTH COVER hides all these great features and the gear included from the “none-in-their-business-people eyes”!
Kali Audio - IN-8 V2
Kali’s IN-8 V2 monitors are some of the most innovative studio monitors ever made.
The three-way design lets both the woofer and the tweeter do less work, resulting in better headroom and lower distortion across the frequency spectrum. At the same time, the coaxial architecture of the midrange and tweeter result in hyper-realistic imaging. This means that you’ll be able to hear subtle details in your mix with pinpoint precision. The design of the system comes together to allow the IN-8 V2 monitors to act as acoustic point sources. They enjoy all the benefits of both traditional 3-way systems and traditional coaxial speakers, with none of the drawbacks traditionally associated with either.
All of this make the IN-8 V2 extremely accurate and easy to mix on. You’ll be able to work faster and with more confidence, and your mixes are going to translate to other systems with less work.
Lectrosonics - DCR822 Compact Digital 2-Channel Receiver with Recorder
The DCR822 compact 2-channel digital receiver with analog and digital audio outputs utilizes the Lectrosonics signature digital architecture with remarkable audio quality and ultra-low latency. The innovative Vector Diversity technology raises the bar for digital transmission integrity with two RF front ends per channel, and a unique phase-matching system. The DCR822 has a flexible output routing scheme, allowing a variety of applications including Talkback. And, a digital recorder at 24 bits, 48 kHz is included – and records up to 4 audio tracks on a front-mounted microSD card. The 822 receiver is compatible with pure digital transmitters from the D Squared line including the DBSM, DBSMD, DBu, DHu, DPR and DPR-A. The 822 is also compatible with stereo digital transmitters including the DCHT and M2T. Finally, the receiver is also backward compatible with Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters. The DCR822 is available in A1B1, B1C1, and 941 MHz frequency bands.
Muga - Ultra Mixer Cage
New line of Ultra Mixer Cage ENG Bags complete padding, with built in handles these are the lightest modular ENG bags on the market! Ultra Mixer Cage Small (Cub) Mix pre, SD 833, Zaxcom Nova. Ultra Mixer Cage Medium (Scout) SD 633, SD 788. Ultra Mixer Cage Large (Ranger) SD Scorpio, SD 788
Orca - OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag
The Orca OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag is thoughtfully designed with an external aluminum frame and an internal honeycomb frame for maximum gear protection and offers 6-direction equipment access. The OR-330 Audio Mixer Bag is designed for Zaxcom NOVA, Sound Devices 833, 888 & 633 or Similarly Sized Mixers.
Professional Sound Corp - Baby Zeus
Baby Zeus is perfect for powering small sound carts and for powering Dante stage boxes with Lectrosonics tm DSQD receivers or similar setups. This new, compact rechargeable power distribution system includes an AC Power Supply/Charger, 20AH LiFEPO4 Battery, Power Distribution, Power Filtering, Power Monitoring and Protection all in a 2U high, half rack width space. It comes with a small remote-control box that includes 4 amps of USB power ports
Shure - Axient Digital ADX5D Dual-channel Portable Wireless Receiver
The ADX5D portable wireless receiver sets a new standard in spectral efficiency. Groundbreaking performance features include wide tuning, low latency, and High Density (HD) mode, ensuring solid performance in the most challenging RF environment. As an Axient Digital ADX Series wireless receiver, the ADX5D features ShowLink® Direct Mode that allows remote control of Axient Digital transmitters without the need of external equipment (Country dependent. Please ask about details).
Sound Particles - Space Controller
Space Controller is the best way to pan sounds in surround and immersive. Space Controller connects a mobile device to any DAW and links the physical movements of the device to the software, enabling full control over its panning tools by simply pointing the phone to where the user wants sounds to come from, like a laser pointer. Full control over sound movement is now possible, directly from the palm of the user's hand.
Zaxcom - ZMT4
Zaxcom ZMT4 digital recording transmitter sets a new standard for wireless transmission for production sound. Breakthrough technology provides 7 hour battery life at a size that is typically 1/2 to 1/3 that of other brands. ZMT4 features internal audio recording with simultaneous digital transmission, Zaxnet full remote control over 100s of feet, extended dynamic range with Neverclip dual A-D conversion, microphone power for lavs and balanced 12V-48V boom pole shotgun types, wireless timecode Jam and multi-track replay and re-record. The ZMT4 is a unique and powerful production tool that stands out among all others.
HOLLYWOOD SOUND EXPO
EVS Studios
1819 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
July 23rd, 2022 10am - 4pm
EVS Studios
1819 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
July 23rd, 2022 10am - 4pm