D.A.S. Audio Installations
Fixed and Mobile Speaker Installations
Fixed Installations
D.A.S. goes center court with Miami Heat
With their very own dynamic duo–consisting of Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade–the Miami Heat are one of the hottest and most visible teams in the NBA (National Basketball Association). The Heat won the 2005-2006 NBA finals and they continue to be a dominant team in every aspect of the game. The Heat Group, which operates the team, recently completed an audio upgrade for their premium seating areas at American Airlines Arena (the Miami Heat’s home court) , and for this, they chose eight CA-28A line array modules from D.A.S. Audio’s Aero catalog. Read More...
Carnegie Museum of Art upgrades audio
One of the crown jewels of greater Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art offers a distinguished collection of contemporary works that includes film and video, American art from the late nineteenth century, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and European and American decorative arts from the late seventeenth century. At the entrance to the multilevel facility is a very impressive grand foyer. Measuring 150 x 60 x 55 (length, width, height), the foyer features marble pillars and floors, plus an ornate metal balcony and a parabolic ceiling–creating a stunning entrance. These materials create an equally stunning challenge for anyone tasked with upgrading the area’s sound reinforcement system. Read More...
Mobile Installations
Jazz by the Boulevard Festival resonates with D.A.S.
"Depending upon who was performing at any given time," notes Horn, "the crowds ranged from two to three thousand spectators all the way up to about ten thousand. There were people everywhere and because of this, the ability of the sound system to throw far and wide was absolutely critical. For this reason, we deployed a line array system that consisted of sixteen D.A.S. Audio Aero CA-28A self-powered loudspeaker enclosures–flown eight per side. These were augmented by eight D.A.S. CA-215A self-powered subwoofers, which were positioned on stage, four per side, aligned directly underneath the flown CA-28A clusters." Read More...
D.A.S. shines as star of the desert arena concerts
For those Southern Californians who can’t seem to wait until they reach Las Vegas’ gaming and entertainment action, there’s Primm, Nevada. This small desert enclave 35 miles south of Las Vegas on I-15 at the California/Nevada state line boasts a number of properties under the Primm Valley Casino Resorts umbrella. At Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino, the Star of the Desert Arena is where all the concert activity takes place, and recent events included performances by country artist Clay Walker and Mexican American comedian Paul Rodriguez. For these and other events, the sound reinforcement system of choice is a four cluster setup consisting of Aero CA-28A and Aero 48 line array elements from the D.A.S. Audio catalog. Read More...
Orange Bowl with D.A.S.
This year’s Orange Bowl football game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Kansas Jayhawks was a spectacular event in and of itself, but the real action came during the much anticipated halftime show. Headlining this year’s event was "That Little Ol’ Band from Texas," ZZ Top. Playing to a capacity crowd of better than 75,000–not to mention a national TV audience–ZZ Top’s spirited performances were brought to life by the audio team at Interface Sound–using a collection of loudspeakers from the D.A.S. Audio catalog. Read More...
Aero Sound in Florida
On July 2nd and 3rd, the company Advanced Audio Co, directed by Jose Nazario, installed a powered Aero 28A line array system at the biggest American Independence Day event, held at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This event (Red Hot & Boom), organized by the City of Altamonte Springs and the radio station XL106.7 FM in Orlando, required both complex logistics and set-up since the system needed to be installed on a floating floor at 150 feet from the audience. According to Jose Nazario, "D.A.S. systems once again proved their versatility for an event on such a scale, which this year attracted an audience of some 100,000 people." Read More...
Aero Success in New York
The 27th Colombian Independence Day Festival, organised by the Colombian Civic Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, in Queens will certainly go down in history because this year non-other than the country’s leader himself took part. Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of Colombia, took the stage at the festival, celebrating the 197th anniversary of Colombian Independence and addressed the public with a positive and hopeful speech. Read More...
Dorsett Productions Selects DAS
D.A.S. Audio is pleased to announce that Dorsett Productions Unlimited has taken delivery of a sizeable SR system consisting of the company’s Aero CA-28A and Aero 38A self-powered line array elements. The purchase was completed in December 2007. Read More...
Trivium and Aero 38A
As part of Trivium’s extensive 2007 tour throughout Europe and the United States, we can stop off at Zurich to review the band’s performance which took place in the infamous Rohstofflager concert hall. This trendy venue has a broad concert program and Aero 38A powers the venue. Read More...
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra sounds with Aero
Each May the city of Memphis, one of the main hubs of country music, holds its annual international festival known as "Memphis in May". This year saw the 18th edition of the festival with a keen focus on Spanish culture, from singing and dancing to cinema, art, literature and cuisine... Memphis in May includes the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Read More...
Aero is Back in Miami
For the ninth year running, the legendary Ultra Music Festival was held in Miami. Despite the heavy rain during the event, the powered Aero line array performed effortlessly on all four stages where the systems were installed as the PA system. The two-day Ultra 2007 was held at the Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami. The festival, which ran alongside the Miami Winter Music Conference, featured live acts including The Cure, Shiny Toy Guns, Miss Kittin, Brazilian Girls and Rabbit In The Moon + DJ’s Fat Boy Slim, Carl Cox and Kruder & Dorfmeisterl sabado, among others. Read More...
The new generation of Aero Series2 line array systems designed to possess the qualities needed to dominate the ever-changing and fiercely competitive world of sound touring. New speaker components, power electronics and line array models provide professionals with improved performance capabilities, widening the range of applications where the Aero Series2 line arrays will succeed.
The AERO series systems bring the benefits of true line array performance to a wide range of applications in both portable or fixed-venue installations. The simple to use and easy to fly systems feature lightweight enclosures, integral rigging mechanisms and proprietary components designed for the AERO series.
The arco series is a line-up of 2-way systems for background/ foreground music and paging applications that are both compact in size and light in weight. Ideal for reproducing music program in retail stores, lounges, boutiques, boardrooms, airports, and convention centers, the arco series inherits the legendary performance that has made D.A.S. an industry standard.
The Artec Series full range systems have been designed to provide wide bandwidth and high SPL in a visually discrete package. The Artec products can be installed on walls, ceilings or columns. The ideal choice for under balcony, area fill and near field applications, thier reduced dimensions and sleek styling fits perfectly into multiple surroundings including hotels, restaurants, and karaoke.
The Avant series incorporates an impressive battery of high tech features that take powered portable systems to a new level of performance. The latest in Class D power amplification, digital signal processing and optimized D.A.S. components have been combined with enclosures designed for ease of transportation and road worthiness. The Avant series provides the musician, DJ or A/V professional with systems that redefine the meaning of portable PA.
The BiDriver is ideal for applications where high voice intelligibility is required. The two-way system integrates a 10 in. co-axial loudspeaker for mid/high ranges and has a power handling capability of 300 WRMS. The unit provides very high sound pressure levels and is specifically designed for large open areas where long throw systems are needed. An IP-54 rating provides suitability for outdoor use and a factory installed line transformer option is available.
The flush-mount Ceiling series loudspeakers provide state-of-the-art design. The loudspeakers offer outstanding performance in a compact, discreet and user-friendly product. The wide sound field coverage and exceptional mid/high range frequency reproduction enhances intelligibility and optimizes the acoustic dispersion.
The capability of providing quality sound performance at a time when budgets are increasingly under pressure requires sound systems that offer solutions to the unique problems of the live sound industry. The compact series offers mobile sound reinforcement systems with exceptional efficiency, enhanced pattern control and high definition. Simple to setup and use, the enclosures maximize usable truck space while reducing transport costs.
The DR series products are available in both self-powered and passive versions allowing the user to choose the powering option that best suits their needs. Especially appropriate in clubs, discos, gymnasiums, or general P.A., they suit any application requiring a complete sound reinforcement solution. Solo musicians, keyboard based groups, or applications such as recitals and conferences will benefit from the unique features of the DR series.
The Factor series has been designed to meet the demands of sound installation in today's diverse venues. The professional sound contractor will find the Factor series to be a reliable set of tools for resolving even the most critical installations. The aesthetically pleasing product designs integrate perfectly with today’s architecture making the Factor series ideal for installation in restaurants, bars, offices and commercial centers.
The MI series is tough and reliable, using the same advanced technology found in all D.A.S. professional sound products. These loudspeaker systems will give you the same performance that has made D.A.S. famous all over the world. Night after night, gig after gig, you’ll be heard, loud and clear.
The Pf series combines quality and design that has made D.A.S. so well known, with the latest hi-tech improvements in speaker design. The result is a series of enclosures that are high output and literally bomb-proof. The Pf series is tough and reliable.
For almost 20 years the reference series has been a key part of the D.A.S. product line. The systems have won the respect of our clients the world over thanks to their exceptional performance and steadfast reliability. Whether it be in permanent installations or in mobile systems, when the project requires quality sound and a broad selection of system configurations, professionals count on the reference series.
The stage monitors are designed to enhance the artist’s performance and consequently the success of the event. Built to satisfy the uniquely demanding requirements of stage monitor systems, the SML low profile monitors have been designed with versatility in mind. They are capable of performing exceptionally well in a wide range of applications. Ideal for companies looking to maximize their investment, they are equipped with a pole mount socket, rigging points and can be used in conjunction with the AX-Truss truss mount accessory.
When the application requires increased bass response, the subwoofer systems are the answer. The models allow for multiple configurations, with or without the need for extra amplifiers. Ideal for music applications such as clubs, discos and bars, they are equally capable in portable applications such as mobile DJ’s or general sound reinforcement.
The variant installation array brings the unique advantages of the powered array to the world’s small to mid-sized venues. The ultra-compact design of the variant provides systems designers with a product that offers high output and exceptional sound in an attractive and visually discreet package. The variant installation array is ideal for use as a main system in theaters, houses of worship or corporate events.
The cone transducers are designed exclusively for use in professional applications and are aimed at achieving four very important attributes: high power handling, minimum distortion, high efficiency and low power compression. The compression drivers offer optimum balance between performance, efficiency, weight and cost. Our compression drivers offer world class performance and reliability. The constant directivity horns provides lobe-free coverage and the throat design minimizes distortion and provides consistent pattern control over a wider frequency range.
D.A.S. series of amplifiers offers a tremendous value in proven amplifier technology. Engineered to meet demanding audio requirements reliably and still remain within budget. Both permanent installations and mobile applications are ideal candidates for the powerpro series. The CSA amps offers in stereo amplifiers with 70 and 100 volt outputs for distributed audio systems. A durable, cost-effective power solution for any permanently installed sound system.
The D.A.S. electronic signal processors have been designed for control and operation of a wide range of D.A.S. sound reinforcement systems. The digital DSP series, provide optimum performance and spectral balance between the ways.