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the model number.
Missing at the launch was the M28 omni module, a
downfill box that carries a very lofty performance promise
as it goes from 60hz to 20khz and disperses 120 degrees
wide.
NEXO say the low and mid drivers are all new – without
disclosing the heritage of the high frequency drivers.
Then there is the rigging system. This is without doubt
very good – promoted as super quick to deploy, and in the
on field demo at Group Technologies partner Peter Thoms’
farm, it was indeed quick to deploy. Launch client Monitor
City say they will save 20 minutes setup time, plus some derig
time at the end of an arena gig.
We wouldn’t buy that it is the ‘best rigging system’ yet
released – the Adamson Energia could hold that title, in our
view. But the Nexo system sure is sweet – from dolly stack
to flown in fast time, plus with the ability to lock additional
columns together. In a very wide deployment, you could fly
four columns – to give up to 180 degrees of coverage.
With box weight around 55kg for top box and bottom box
(there is some ballast in the bottom box to equalise weight),
the handling and shipping bill on STM is a plus.
THE AUDITION
Nexo and Group Technologies pulled out all the stops.
Summonsed to GT HQ in Melbourne, CX was flown 45
minutes in a helicopter with the other media guy from Audio
Technology magazine, to the farm of Peter Thoms. There we
were offered beef and chicken and given a private audition.
Back to Melbourne on the Jetranger, we met with the main
party of audio guys (no girls) at GT HQ for the formal
release process.
After lunch we all got on a bus and transferred to a
country resort, where an afternoon presentation was held
to show off the 45 N12 wedge – a fairly unique concept that
definitely goes loud.
We were well looked after – a nice dinner, lots of booze,
log fire and a good standard of accommodation all set the
scene for the on-field demo next day.
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