OUTLINE PRESS MEETING – Frankfurt, 31st March 2006

OUTLINE PRESS MEETING – Frankfurt, 31 st March 2006
Written by Peter Barnard – Outline UK
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
It was just 12 Months ago that Outline laid down the gauntlet for the future of audio design in the
professional field. At Frankfurt 2005 we announced COMPASS and stated that by September at
PLASA in London we would have a working prototype of the aforementioned product. September
arrived and true to our word we unveiled the worlds’first polar
adjustable sound system which, utilizes robotics to change the
dispersion in the horizontal and vertical planes, has laser
telemetry for targeting audience area which leaves the engineer
in no doubt of cold spots. The COMPASS uses 2 x 1"
compression drivers together with 4 x 5" mid woofers and 1 x
10" low bass all self powered.
This design ultimately won the PLASA award for innovation, with all the judges agreeing that it was
a product long awaited. Since last September the engineers at Outline have been working on an
install version of COMPASS. Of course once installed the need for adjustment is not required, so
today I can announce the mini COMPASS which has manually adjusted horizontal waveguides:
these waveguides are set with information derived from VIP software and can be adjusted
asymmetrically from 60 degrees to 150 degrees with mechanical steps of 15 degrees per side in
relation to the axis. The system when flown in vertical line arrays has possible adjustments of 0.5
Degrees. This like all DSP self powered systems from Outline has a 'wireless kit' as an option, but
more about this later.
There is a new range of high mid and sub woofers also available, firstly the DVS Series - 4 models
are available now with 2 new sub basses arriving soon a DVS 115 SW and DVS 118 SW. The
DVS range has been designed to accomplish the ever discerning market place as far as audio
quality is concerned. The range consists presently of DVS 8, 1 x 8" and 1 x 1" multi facetted
cabinet, that can be used either as a small stage monitor of FOH speaker, the DVS 12 uses a 12"
and 3" compression driver as does the DVS 15 but of course this uses a 15 mid bass. The DVS
range will soon incorporate a 10 with 3" compression driver, DVS 12 and 15 cabinets can be run
either passively or bi-amped and the Outline Genius 24 controller is the perfect partner to achieve
this. All the DVS range inclusive of sub-basses use all neodymium components.
Another sub bass is to join the above, SUBTECH 218 has been designed to supersede the Topsub
and Victor live series, Topsub was the sub to beat, as far as size and performance are concerned.
SUBTECH takes the quality and power further, with a lower frequency range of 26 Hz and
weighing in at just 80kgs with amazing control and precision and power to produce the most
musical of bass notes has continuous SPL of 137 dB at 1 metre. SUBTECH incorporates Outlines’
patented fast hanger flying system. SUBTECH 218 is also available as a self powered
version within the next few weeks.

A new system controller is also available. The Genius M 412 is the only loudspeaker management
system that offers 4 inputs and 12 outputs, thus giving the installer or engineers enough ins and
outs for any occasion.
I mentioned earlier, WiFi – what’s that all about I hear you say? We are the only loudspeaker
manufacturer to have the first internet controllable loudspeakers, yes all self powered DSP enabled
loudspeakers from Outline will have an option of a wireless module, thus allowing the engineer to
adjust gain, Xover, EQ and filters via a wireless enabled PC, the possibilities of this Outline
technology are endless. This technology is called EQUIP (equalisation using internet protocol) and
again it is an Outline first.
2005 REVIEW
Well that's enough about products; let us recall what a fantastic year 2005 was
and what looks to be a great 2006. Last year we saw LIVE 8, Outline was a
major contributor to this World event, the Outline Butterfly system was used as
side fills as were HARD 212 SP monitors at Circus Maximus in Rome.
In London Outline catered for backstage sound in the Hard rock Cafe which
was the artist and VIP retreat when they were not performing. Then 2006 saw
the Winter Olympics from Turin again Outlines’Butterfly was used for
Stadium sound together with Panasonic the main sponsor and other well
known brands. Some 40 CDH 483's were used in the main body of stadium,
together with the now proven Butterfly side fills and HARD monitors. Also the
main concert arena in Turin saw artists such as Whitney Houston, Ricky
Martin, Anastasia, and Jamiroquai all being relayed to Piazza San Carlo with
Butterfly. Again 40 high packs CDH 483 together with 18 Victor live sub
woofers amplified by Outline TP 6.5 amplifiers and controlled by Genius 26
controllers.
During 2005 there were the many installations which took place, Outline can
now say that we have some 4000 venues and users Worldwide, the latest
installs include venues in China, Korea, Russia, Siberia, France, London and
Saudi Arabia. These countries mentioned were all Butterfly purchasers which
add to the ever growing believers and users in Outline.
For further information please email:
pab@outlineuk.fsnet.co.uk
michelenoselli@outline.it
info@outline.it - www.outline.it