Product changes
The AVC2 has seen a small improvement with the addition of two pins to the auxilliary connector on the rear. These two pins (9 and 10) provide level indication on pin 9 and + volts on pin 10 ( - volts already on pin 6). The + volts on pin 10 will supply up to 150mA of current at 18V (relative to pin 6) allowing a small circuit to be driven (such as a relay and transitor driven by the warning LED output pin 5).
The level indication from pin 9 is intended for a remote display which we will be offering in the future (estimate Sept 2009). A 110V/240V switch has also been added internally. The price is unchanged.
The PM100 input module has been improved with FET switching to route the audio, externally it is almost identical to the previous version but the channel switch has moved to the right on the new MK3. The price is unchanged.
The CX4 priority interface and sound level control unit is upgraded, the new MK3 has phantom power option on the priority input, adjustable dim level and separate soundlevel control settings on each of the two stereo channels. The price is unchanged.
2009 Price list contains some price changes - FSM600, AT1 and Double contactor are the main ones.
FORMULA SOUND ON THE MOVE
From 1st October Formula Sound will be moving 8 miles towards Oldham and opening an office in London.
Our Manchester telephone numbers remain unchanged, our new addresses are as follows:
FORMULA SOUND LIMITED;
DEVON MILL;
CHAPEL ROAD;
OLDHAM;
OL8 4QH
FORMULA SOUND LIMITED;
UNIT 23 STADIUM BUSINESS CENTRE;
NORTH END ROAD;
WEMBLEY;
LONDON;
HA9 0AT
TEL: 0208 900 0947
FAX: 0208 903 8657
There may be some interruption in our ability to receive emails for a few days but otherwise service should be as normal.
Formula Sound remains committed to designing and manufacturing all products in the UK to the highest standards.
FSM 10 - 10 CHANNEL MONO MIXER IN 1RU
The FSM 10 is now available (£495.00 plus VAT and shipping) and features include 9 mono inputs on XLR (gain adjustment will allow Mic to line input level) plus one line input on phono sockets (sums to mono), 2 band EQ, phantom power and record output.
Phantom power is selected by recessed buttons next to each front panel channel volume control.
With three FSM10 units already installed in ELY Cathedral we are confident the FSM10 will prove a popular choice where quality and reliability are essential.
ZMR 80 Modular Zoner
When the best audio quality is required from a Zoner the ZMR80 has in just 6 months established itself as the only choice with many installers.
With its balanced inputs and outputs (can be unbalanced if required) and flexibility in configuration (from 2 to 8 inputs and from 2 to 12 Zones) it is suitable for most sizes of venue.
In recent weeks our distrubutors in Dubai (Reference Audio), Norway (EHS) and Spain (Lexon) have all taken deliveries for a range of projects requiring the best audio quality.
With analogue audio, remote plates, priority/fire alarm interface and many other features it truly is an outstanding Zoner.
Formula Sound - Hearing is believing
Based in Oldham and London we continue designing and building our products here in the UK to the highest standards we can achieve.
We design our products for high quality audio, we continue to use analogue signal processing because the audio quality is better, and while we use some control circuits that are digital the signal chain always remains analogue.
Our PCB designs continue to be based on through hole assembly and the high reliability this brings, and we continue to use high quality components such as gold plated phono's, Neutrik XLR's and ALP's faders.
But do not take our word for it, listen to a piece of Formula Sound equipment because hearing is believing. The major London musicals and many major clubs throughout the UK and all over the world use Formula Sound equipment because they believe in the sound quality.
Our two newest products the ZMR80 modular zoner and the FSM8PLUS both demonstrate our commitment to the highest quality audio.
The ZMR 80 is a modular zoner, each module comprising either two stereo inputs or two stereo outputs (zones). The chassis will take up to 10 modules, of which up to 4 may be double inputs and up to 6 may be double outputs.
With 2 stereo channels per module this allows up to 8 inputs and up to 12 outputs (zones),for example a 6 input and 6 output configuration would require 3 input module and 3 output module. Unused slots are fitted with blanking plates, additional modules can easily be fitted later up to the maximum allowable.
Each output (zone) can be controlled at the front panel or via a remote panel, there is also a paging facility.
The FSM8PLUS is a new version of the FSM8, as the name suggests it is the FSM8 plus additional features.
The additions include channels 5 and 6 switchable from line to Mic, front panel connectors for channel 1 Mic and Channel 7 which when used override the corresponding rear panel connections, aux/monitor facility, headphone output on the front panel, on the rear an aux output and sub bass output.
If you require information please do not hesitate to ring 0161 494 5650 or email info@formula-sound.com
Controlling Music Levels - Sentry and AT-1
Formula Sound offers a range of products to control music levels without affecting the music quality. There are two approaches to controlling music levels – one is to cut the power to the music source and the other is to attenuate the music. In a fixed installation it is possible to install a unit such as the AVC2 to control the level. But in a venue where visiting bands or DJs are bringing in their own equipment this is not possible due to calibration issues. Up to now the only option was the cut off approach. But with the introduction of the AT-1 visiting DJs need never be cut off again. Used in conjunction with the Sentry, the AT-1 acts as a volume control (not limiter or compressor) keeping the music within the set limit without affecting the quality of the music. As more than one AT-1 can be connected to the Sentry it is possible to connect one to the house system and have a second one available for visiting bands to connect to. (If they do not connect to the AT-1 the Sentry will cut off if levels are exceeded.
