PMC has supplied London’s Metropolis Mastering with seven Flying Mole™
DAD-M100pro digital power amplifiers - the world’s first professional reference class digital power amplification.
The units drive the Arlo mastering suite’s new PMC DB1+ 5.1 surround
system. PMC is the sole European distributor of Flying Mole [professional audio
products.]
Metropolis Head of Technical Development John Goldstraw was responsible for
the decision; “We already use PMC’s throughout the facility, including
a Bryston powered PMC IB1S 3-way main monitor system and the DB1+ 5.1 surround
system in Arlo. When PMC told us about the Flying Moles, we gave them a go and
realised they offered several advantages, including true professional quality
sound, very cool running in comparison with all the other options, and we could
fit seven of them into a 3U rack. In short, they met all our requirements and
they come in at a price that we couldn’t argue with.”
The Arlo suite is predominantly used for analogue disk cutting – including
stereo monitoring through the Flying Mole powered DB1+s – and post mastering
and final asset preparation representative of the increasing demand for high
quality surround audio. For more information about Metropolis Mastering, go
to http://www.metropolis-group.co.uk/
The new PMC DB1S-A and TB2S-A active monitors incorporate DAD-M100pro digital
power amplifiers and all the design improvements of the PMC DB1S+ and TB2S+
passive models. For more information, please visit http://www.pmc-speakers.com/
About the Flying Mole DAD-M100pro
Developed by the Flying Mole Corporation in Japan, the DAD-M100pro digital
power amplifier incorporates several proprietary technological advances and
is the world’s first professional reference class digital power amplification.
The DAD-M100pro modules weigh just 650 grams and yet deliver 160W into 4 ohms.
Newly developed, proprietary micro-circuitry removes the need for separate audio
and switch-mode power supply circuits and the resulting power conversion efficiency
of 85% allows the units to run far cooler than either conventional analogue
or existing digital amplifier designs. At just 30W, maximum continuous power
consumption is 1/8 of rated output (160W into 4 ohms); as total power consumption
using two units is only 60W, harmonic current standards do not apply.
Measuring only 130 x 210 x 41 mm, the DAD-M100pro’s power size and power
weight ratios are unrivalled and effectively bullet-proof construction of the
sealed housing ensures high reliability and resistance to harsh operating environments.
The ultra compact dimensions and low heat dissipation enable the unit to be
used in free standing, rack mounted, wall mounted, or speaker mounted configurations,
enabling the highly effective ‘power-packing’ of any number of compact
monitor designs, especially useful for free standing surround sound, or console
mounted monitor positioning. Variants include Professional (balanced) and Domestic
(unbalanced) models, mounting hardware and a 12V DC version.
About the PMC DB1S+ and TB2S+
The 2-way PMC DB1S+ and TB2S+ passive monitors incorporate recent driver and
crossover design enhancements. These include the incorporation of the PMC soft
dome tweeter featured in the company’s larger LB, AB, IB, MB2 and BB5
designs, lowering of the cross-over point from 3 to 2 kHz for true second order
roll off and the inclusion of high grade SOLEN™ capacitors in the cross-over
network. These improvements deliver lower distortion and better driver integration
and power handling and also provide the DB1S+ and TB2S+ with the same sonic
‘imprint’ as the larger mid –field, full range PMC systems,
exhibiting similar high signal definition, consistent on/off axis dispersion,
extended frequency response and tonal consistency at all volume levels. As such,
these compact monitors do not display the usual performance constraints characteristic
of nearfield monitor designs, but provide signal reproduction on a scale comparable
with cabinets several times their size.
The DB1S+ and the larger TB2S+ feature PMC’s proprietary 140mm and 170mm
high performance LF drivers, respectively. Advanced Transmission Line (ATL)
technology and cabinet design, along with high quality, hand built crossover
electronics, ensure ultra low distortion and compression characteristics, enabling
consistent performance at high SPLs. The unrivalled high-resolution signal performance,
tonal accuracy and extended dynamic range characteristic of all PMC monitor
designs.
About PMC
PMC is a UK based, world-leading manufacturer of professional monitor and
audiophile speaker systems.
PMC designs feature its uniquely engineered Advanced Transmission Line (ATL)
technology, which provides a near identical, high resolution, wide bandwidth
signal response across the complete product range. Proprietary drive units,
electronics and cabinet engineering, provide unrivalled tonal accuracy, clarity
and dynamic range throughout a range of designs, extending from the world’s
smallest ATL design, the DB1, to large scale active control room monitoring
systems such as the flagship BB5- XBD-A.
PMC monitor systems are in service with most of the world’s premiere
music and film sound recording studios, broadcast companies, post production
and audio mastering facilities. For further information and an extensive list
of clients visit http://www.pmc-speakers.com
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