Reference desk · Provenance
Image credits
Resonant documents equipment that was actually built and actually used, so every picture is of something that really existed. No photograph on this site is generated: every image of a system, a stage, or a person is a real archival photograph, credited below to its author with its licence and a link to the original file.
Drawings, schematics, and layouts follow the same rule — they are the working documents engineers actually made. Where an explanatory diagram has to be drawn fresh for this archive rather than found, it is labelled as a diagram and is never presented as a photograph of a historical event.
No invented photographs
AI is never used to depict a loudspeaker, a venue, a person, or a historical event. If a real image cannot be sourced and credited, the archive uses a labelled diagram or a typographic treatment instead.
Author, licence, source
Each image carries its creator and licence where it appears, and links back to the file it came from, so any claim on these pages can be traced to its evidence.
Photographs
Archival photographs
Theater horn loudspeaker, early 20th century
A woman standing beside a large folded horn loudspeaker in an early twentieth-century photograph
Author: Author unknown·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Amplified campaign address, Magnavox equipment, 1920
A speaker at a flag-draped outdoor podium using an early microphone beside a Magnavox horn loudspeaker
Author: Anonymous·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Duplex coaxial loudspeaker
Two vintage coaxial loudspeakers, one facing forward and one showing its magnet and basket
Author: Author unknown·Licence: CC0·Type: photograph
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Sound towers above the festival crowd, 1969
Festival crowds on a hillside facing a stage and tall loudspeaker towers, 1969
Author: James M. Shelley·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Backline stack and floor monitors on stage
A wall of stacked amplifier and loudspeaker cabinets behind a stage with floor monitors
Author: Jaakonam·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Flown line-array cluster on truss
A flown line-array loudspeaker cluster suspended from overhead truss in stage lighting and haze
Author: Ville Hyvönen·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Digital live-sound console at front of house
A digital live-sound mixing console with faders, meters and hand-written channel tape
Author: beeki·Licence: CC0·Type: photograph
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Festival PA deployed at dusk, 2018
An outdoor festival stage at dusk with flown arrays, a subwoofer stack and road cases
Author: Dietmar Rabich·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Arena line arrays and audience after the final song
An arena at the end of a concert: two flown curved line-array hangs either side of the stage, overhead lighting rigging, and a full audience below
Author: 深鸣·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Loudspeaker wall on a festival riser
A large loudspeaker and subwoofer wall built on a riser on a lawn
Author: Kurt Snieckus·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Bill Hanley at a 2024 screening of his biography
An elderly sound engineer seated on a stage speaking into a handheld microphone with wedges in front
Author: Not on display (Wikimedia Commons contributor)·Licence: CC0·Type: photograph
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EAW KF850 cabinets with SB1000 subwoofers at a live event
EAW KF850 cabinets with SB1000 subwoofers at a live event
Author: Kurt Snieckus·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Restored RCA 44-BX ribbon microphone
Restored RCA 44-BX ribbon microphone
Author: Roadside Guitars·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure SM57 Unidyne III microphone, circa 1984
Shure SM57 Unidyne III microphone, circa 1984
Author: Jud McCranie·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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DiGiCo SD7T theatre variant at Miss Saigon, February 2016
DiGiCo SD7T theatre variant at Miss Saigon, February 2016
Author: 97OllieB·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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DiGiCo SD7 digital console, July 2010
DiGiCo SD7 digital console, July 2010
Author: Duncan Underwood·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure 55S Unidyne at the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum
Shure 55S Unidyne at the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum
Author: Ethan Long·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure Unisphere 565 displayed at the Woodstock site museum
Shure Unisphere 565 displayed at the Woodstock site museum
Author: Jud McCranie·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Shure SM58 cartridge with grille removed
Shure SM58 cartridge with grille removed
Author: Monoklon·Licence: CC BY 4.0·Type: photograph
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Micro Shure SM58
Micro Shure SM58.jpg
Author: Nicolas Esposito from France·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Microphone (Shure SM58) (4900485245)
Microphone (Shure SM58) (4900485245).jpg
Author: Marcel Grieder from Switzerland·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Portrait of a Shure SM58 Microphone (9632508732)
Portrait of a Shure SM58 Microphone (9632508732).jpg
Author: Christopher Sessums from Portland, US·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure SM58 Microphone (47651498671)
Shure SM58 Microphone (47651498671).jpg
Author: bradjavernick·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure SM58 microphone
Shure SM58 microphone with spherical grille
Author: Iain Fergusson; derivative by Binksternet·Licence: CC BY 2.5·Type: photograph
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First Audion amplifier 1914
First Audion amplifier 1914
Author: Lee De Forest·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Reis Phone
Reis Phone
Author: Science Museum Group·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Poulsen's first arc converter
Poulsen's first arc converter
Author: Valdemar Poulsen·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Fleming valve
Fleming valve
Author: Gerald F. J. Tyne·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Audion tube
Audion tube
Author: Paul Thompson·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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De Forest Audion
De Forest Audion
Author: John Ambrose Fleming·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Marconi magnetic detector
Marconi magnetic detector
Author: Archie Frederick Collins·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Marconi Reisz microphone
Marconi Reisz microphone
Author: Jan Kameníček·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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WEM PA columns and amplifier
WEM PA columns and amplifier
Author: 21st CENTURY GREENSTUFF·Licence: CC BY 3.0·Type: photograph
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Sennheiser MD 421 ks01
Sennheiser MD 421 ks01
Author: Kreuzschnabel·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Sennheiser md421
Sennheiser md421
Author: PJ·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Gates Sta-Level levelling amplifier in a rack
Gates Sta-Level levelling amplifier in a rack
Author: eyeliam·Licence: CC BY 4.0·Type: photograph
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Crown DC300A power amplifier, three views
Crown DC300A power amplifier, three views
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Dynamk3roger
Dynamk3roger
Author: Travpeter·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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1970 Marshall JMP 1968 Super P.A. 100W - Phase splitter and power supply stage (1999-06-10 13.17.38 by germanium)
1970 Marshall JMP 1968 Super P.A. 100W - Phase splitter and power supply stage (1999-06-10 13.17.38 by germanium)
Author: germanium from Eichwalde, Germany·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure 55S Unidyne (later production of the Model 55 line)
Shure 55S Unidyne (later production of the Model 55 line)
Author: Holger.Ellgaard·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Lansing Iconic multicell horn speaker 1937
Lansing Iconic multicell horn speaker 1937
Author: Lansing Manufacturing Co. (1937)·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Liquid transmitter. 10th of March, 1876. Replica
Liquid transmitter. 10th of March, 1876. Replica
Author: CodeName47km·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Bell liquid telephone transmitter 1876
Bell liquid telephone transmitter 1876
Author: Floyd L. Darrow·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Western Electric Bullnose Candlestick Telephone (53993129386)
Western Electric Bullnose Candlestick Telephone (53993129386)
Author: Ethan Long·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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EMG Mark Xb handmade gramophone, c 1934. (9660572765)
EMG Mark Xb handmade gramophone, c 1934. (9660572765)
Author: Science Museum London / Science and Society Picture Library·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Schaffer-Vega Diversity System Unit
Schaffer-Vega Diversity System Unit
Author: SoloDallas·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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L-Acoustics dV-DOSC line array
L-Acoustics dV-DOSC line array
Author: JPRoche·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Yamaha PM1D V2 digital mixing console
Yamaha PM1D V2 digital mixing console
Author: Yamaha Corporation (via Wikimedia Commons)·Licence: GFDL·Type: photograph
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YAMAHA PM5D, Expomusic 2010
YAMAHA PM5D, Expomusic 2010
Author: Tiago Cassol Schvarstzhaupt·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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PM5D FOH world. Delta rehearsal @ Trackdown
PM5D FOH world. Delta rehearsal @ Trackdown
Author: Duncan Underwood·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Dolby Lake Processor in a touring rack
Dolby Lake Processor in a touring rack
Author: Tiago Cassol Schvarstzhaupt·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Lake Contour loudspeaker management units, and their touchscreen GUI
Lake Contour loudspeaker management units, and their touchscreen GUI
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Lake Contours and touchscreen laptop interface
Lake Contours and touchscreen laptop interface
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Fostex NetCIRA EtherSound interfaces
Fostex NetCIRA EtherSound interfaces
Author: CLI·Licence: GFDL·Type: photograph
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Greg Price S6L
Greg Price S6L
Author: Basshag·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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DiGiCo Quantum 852 Digital Mixing Console 20250726120254
DiGiCo Quantum 852 Digital Mixing Console 20250726120254
Author: TurnOnTheNight·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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DiGiCo Quantum 852 Digital Mixing Console 20250726120322
DiGiCo Quantum 852 Digital Mixing Console 20250726120322
Author: TurnOnTheNight·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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DiGiCo D5 Live, Monitor World @ Hey Hey Its Saturday
DiGiCo D5 Live, Monitor World @ Hey Hey Its Saturday
Author: Duncan Underwood·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Digidesign VENUE Profile (D-Show family) in use at a corporate event
Digidesign VENUE Profile (D-Show family) in use at a corporate event
Author: Binksternet·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Soundcraft Vi6 monitor world. Delta rehearsal @ Trackdown
Soundcraft Vi6 monitor world. Delta rehearsal @ Trackdown
Author: Duncan Underwood·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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NEXO STM M28
NEXO STM M28
Author: MrSadist·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Altec Lansing 515-8LF, a later version of the 515 woofer
Altec Lansing 515-8LF, a later version of the 515 woofer
Author: Jacques from Cape Town, South Africa·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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JBL Paragon
JBL Paragon
Author: -[SOTN]-Magnum5150·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Bose 901 on stand
Bose 901 on stand
Author: Lambtron·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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The Woodstock sound towers, 1969
The Woodstock sound towers, 1969
Author: James M Shelley·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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Electro-Voice Model 664 (with Model 642) at the Museum of Making Music
Electro-Voice Model 664 (with Model 642) at the Museum of Making Music
Author: doryfour·Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0·Type: photograph
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Mcintosh MC-2300 Front (cropped)
Mcintosh MC-2300 Front (cropped)
Author: Awgrasso·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: photograph
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L-Acoustics K2 array flown at the Letfest show, Crimean Embankment
L-Acoustics K2 array flown at the Letfest show, Crimean Embankment
Author: Retired electrician·Licence: CC0·Type: photograph
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Carbon-button microphone capsule from a Western Electric telephone
Carbon-button microphone capsule from a Western Electric telephone
Author: Gerry Ashton·Licence: GFDL·Type: photograph
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Large outdoor horn loudspeaker for stadium and park use (1920s)
Large outdoor horn loudspeaker for stadium and park use (1920s)
Author: Unknown author Unknown author·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Crown DC300A, the revised DC-300 amplifier, three views
Crown DC300A, the revised DC-300 amplifier, three views
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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JBL 075 ring-radiator tweeters
JBL 075 ring-radiator tweeters
Author: Jacques from Cape Town, South Africa·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Midas PRO X console at NAMM 2017
Midas PRO X console at NAMM 2017
Author: Jim J·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Crowd surrounds television at RCA exhibit at 1939 World's Fair
Crowd surrounds television at RCA exhibit at 1939 World's Fair, where RCA sound systems were deployed.
Author: Unknown·Licence: Public domain·Type: photograph
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Altec 1567A mixer amplifiers (rack-mounted pair)
Two Altec 1567A mixer amplifiers racked at Savage Audio, alongside MXR outboard units
Author: Jake Mohan·Licence: CC BY 2.0·Type: photograph
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Shure Vocal Master PA speaker column
Shure Vocal Master PA column speaker
Author: Daniel Christensen·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: photograph
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Drawings & documents
Schematics, patents & catalogues
Cutaway of a coaxial duplex loudspeaker
Cutaway technical drawing of a coaxial loudspeaker showing horn, voice coils and magnet structure
Author: William Hayes·Licence: CC0·Type: diagram
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Wall of Sound elevation drawing, 1974
Elevation drawing of the Grateful Dead Wall of Sound showing stage, vocals, piano, bass and lead arrays
Author: Ron Wickersham·Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0·Type: diagram
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Cardioid subwoofer array layout
Top-down diagram of a cardioid subwoofer array between stage and audience
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: diagram
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Compression driver and horn, section view
Cross-sectional diagram of a compression driver with phase plug coupled to an acoustic horn
Author: Binksternet·Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0·Type: diagram
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US patent 1,038,910 (1912): relay for undulatory currents (Lieben–Reisz valve)
US patent 1,038,910 (1912): relay for undulatory currents (Lieben–Reisz valve)
Author: Robert von Lieben·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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The original Williamson amplifier schematic (1947)
The original Williamson amplifier schematic (1947)
Author: Retired electrician·Licence: Public domain·Type: diagram
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US patent 2,237,298 (1941): Uniphase single-element cardioid microphone
US patent 2,237,298 (1941): Uniphase single-element cardioid microphone
Author: Benjamin Baumzweiger/Bauer (assigned to S. N. Shure)·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 174,465 (1876): improvement in telegraphy
US patent 174,465 (1876): improvement in telegraphy
Author: Alexander Graham Bell·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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PSM V70 D409 Blake telephone transmitter
PSM V70 D409 Blake telephone transmitter
Author: Popular Science Monthly, vol. 70 (1907)·Licence: Public domain·Type: catalogue
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US patent 250,126 (1881): speaking-telephone (Blake transmitter)
US patent 250,126 (1881): speaking-telephone (Blake transmitter)
Author: Francis Blake·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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Cutaway drawing of a carbon-button transmitter (Van Deventer, 1910s)
Cutaway drawing of a carbon-button transmitter (Van Deventer, 1910s)
Author: H. R. Van Deventer·Licence: Public domain·Type: diagram
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US patent 203,016 (1878): speaking-telephone (carbon transmitter)
US patent 203,016 (1878): speaking-telephone (carbon transmitter)
Author: Thomas A. Edison·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 3,582,553 (1971): direct/reflecting loudspeaker system
US patent 3,582,553 (1971): direct/reflecting loudspeaker system
Author: Amar G. Bose·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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"RCA Photophone" ad in The Film Daily, Jan-Jun 1929 (page 1313 crop)
"RCA Photophone" ad in The Film Daily, Jan-Jun 1929 (page 1313 crop)
Author: RCA Photophone, Inc. (The Film Daily, 1929)·Licence: Public domain·Type: catalogue
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Jensen ad for Alnico 5 speakers
Jensen ad for Alnico 5 speakers
Author: Jensen Radio Manufacturing Co. (1945 advertisement)·Licence: Public domain·Type: catalogue
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US patent 203,016 (1878): speaking-telephone (carbon transmitter)
US patent 203,016 (1878): speaking-telephone (carbon transmitter)
Author: Thomas A. Edison·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver
US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver
Author: Edwin S. Pridham & Peter L. Jensen·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver, the Magnavox moving-coil driver
US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver, the Magnavox moving-coil driver
Author: Edwin S. Pridham & Peter L. Jensen·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver, the Magnavox moving-coil driver
US patent 1,448,279 (1923): electrodynamic receiver, the Magnavox moving-coil driver
Author: Edwin S. Pridham & Peter L. Jensen·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 463,569 (1891): loose-contact telephone transmitter
US patent 463,569 (1891): loose-contact telephone transmitter
Author: Emile Berliner·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 246,512 (1881): granulated-carbon transmitter
US patent 246,512 (1881): granulated-carbon transmitter
Author: Henry Hunnings·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 186,787 (1877): magnetic telephone receiver
US patent 186,787 (1877): magnetic telephone receiver
Author: Alexander Graham Bell·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 609,154 (1898): moving-coil apparatus
US patent 609,154 (1898): moving-coil apparatus
Author: Oliver J. Lodge·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 1,707,545 (1929): acoustic device, the compression-driver design used in the 555
US patent 1,707,545 (1929): acoustic device, the compression-driver design used in the 555
Author: Edward C. Wente (Bell Telephone Laboratories)·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 2,037,187 (1936): sound translating device, the compression-driver design of the 594-A era
US patent 2,037,187 (1936): sound translating device, the compression-driver design of the 594-A era
Author: Edward C. Wente (Bell Telephone Laboratories)·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 3,132,713 (1964): microphone diaphragm (Unidyne III)
US patent 3,132,713 (1964): microphone diaphragm (Unidyne III)
Author: Charles E. Seeler (Shure Brothers)·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 5,163,167 (1992): sound wave guide (DOSC waveguide)
US patent 5,163,167 (1992): sound wave guide (DOSC waveguide)
Author: Christian Heil·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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Théâtrophone listening arrangement, Paris Electrical Exhibition 1881
Théâtrophone listening arrangement, Paris Electrical Exhibition 1881
Author: Clément Ader (1841-1926)·Licence: Public domain·Type: diagram
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Dante audio networking logo
Dante audio networking logo
Author: Audinate Pty, Ltd.·Licence: Public domain·Type: screenshot
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CobraNet logo
CobraNet logo
Author: CobraNet·Licence: Public domain·Type: screenshot
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US patent 957,403 (1910): telephone receiver
US patent 957,403 (1910): telephone receiver
Author: Nathaniel Baldwin·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 927,230 (1909): Dictograph
US patent 927,230 (1909): Dictograph
Author: William F. H. Germer·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 677,476 (1901): sound-increasing device, the compressed-air amplifier later developed as the Auxetophone
US patent 677,476 (1901): sound-increasing device, the compressed-air amplifier later developed as the Auxetophone
Author: Horace L. Short·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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US patent 1,869,178 (1932): moving-coil sound translating device of the 618A era
US patent 1,869,178 (1932): moving-coil sound translating device of the 618A era
Author: Albert L. Thuras (Bell Telephone Laboratories)·Licence: Public domain (US patent)·Type: patent
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The Big Voice
1918 advertisement for the Automatic Enunciator public address system
Author: Automatic Electric Company·Licence: Public domain·Type: catalogue
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Acoustic Device Patent Drawing
Patent drawing for the Western Electric No. 555 receiver used with the 13-A horn
Author: Edward C. Wente·Licence: Public domain·Type: patent
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Manufacturer material
Product images & manual pages
These images remain the copyright of the named manufacturers. They are shown, credited and linked to their source, only to identify each product in a historical context. Rights holders can request removal through the Contribute page.
EAW Anya — manufacturer photograph
EAW Anya official product photograph
Author: Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)·Licence: © Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW); used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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EAW Anna — manufacturer photograph
EAW Anna official product photograph
Author: Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)·Licence: © Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW); used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Holoplot X1 Modul 96 (MD96) — manufacturer technical drawing
Holoplot X1 Modul 96 (MD96) official technical drawing
Author: HOLOPLOT GmbH·Licence: © HOLOPLOT GmbH; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: diagram
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Holoplot X1 Modul 80-S (MD80-S) — manufacturer technical drawing
Holoplot X1 Modul 80-S (MD80-S) official technical drawing
Author: HOLOPLOT GmbH·Licence: © HOLOPLOT GmbH; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: diagram
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Soundcraft Series FOUR console — manufacturer photograph
Soundcraft Series FOUR console official product photograph
Author: Soundcraft / HARMAN International·Licence: © Soundcraft / HARMAN International; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Wisycom MTK952 wideband dual IEM transmitter, official product photograph
Wisycom MTK952 wideband dual IEM transmitter, official product photograph
Author: Wisycom·Licence: © Wisycom; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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JBL D30085 Hartsfield corner-horn system, circa 1957
JBL D30085 Hartsfield corner-horn system, circa 1957
Author: Harman International, courtesy Mark Gander and John Eargle·Licence: © Harman International; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Lansing Manufacturing Shearer Horn two-way theatre system
Lansing Manufacturing Shearer Horn two-way theatre system
Author: Harman International; courtesy Mark Gander and John Eargle·Licence: © Harman International / Lansing Heritage archive; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Altec Voice of the Theatre catalogue family photograph — A4, A2, A5 and A8 variants, circa 1978
Altec Voice of the Theatre catalogue family photograph — A4, A2, A5 and A8 variants, circa 1978
Author: Altec Lansing Technology, courtesy Paul Barello·Licence: © Altec Lansing Technology; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Altec Lansing 288B high-frequency compression driver literature photo
Altec Lansing 288B high-frequency compression driver literature photo
Author: Altec Lansing Corporation·Licence: © Altec Lansing; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Midas PR40 console system, 1980
Midas PR40 console system, 1980
Author: Theatrecrafts Backstage Heritage Collection; photographer unrecorded·Licence: Archival photograph; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Yamaha PM1000-16 mixing console
Yamaha PM1000-16 mixing console
Author: Yamaha Corporation·Licence: © Yamaha Corporation; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Electro-Voice HR9040 constant-directivity horn
Electro-Voice HR9040 constant-directivity horn
Author: Electro-Voice·Licence: © Electro-Voice; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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JBL 4682 enclosure
JBL 4682 enclosure
Author: JBL Professional·Licence: © JBL Professional; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Electro-Voice MT-4 system in a 1987 advertisement
Electro-Voice MT-4 system in a 1987 advertisement
Author: Electro-Voice·Licence: © Electro-Voice; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: catalogue
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Martin Audio Modular PA system, period catalogue
Martin Audio Modular PA system, period catalogue
Author: Martin Audio·Licence: © Martin Audio; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: catalogue
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Martin Audio MH212 Philishave midrange horn, period catalogue
Martin Audio MH212 Philishave midrange horn, period catalogue
Author: Martin Audio·Licence: © Martin Audio; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: catalogue
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JBL 4850 Concert Series family, 1986 brochure
JBL 4850 Concert Series family, 1986 brochure
Author: JBL Professional·Licence: © JBL Professional; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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EAW BH882iP bass horn — later iP variant, manufacturer datasheet
EAW BH882iP bass horn — later iP variant, manufacturer datasheet
Author: Eastern Acoustic Works·Licence: © Eastern Acoustic Works; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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Lab.gruppen LAB 2000C — C variant, front and rear panel drawings
Lab.gruppen LAB 2000C — C variant, front and rear panel drawings
Author: Lab.gruppen·Licence: © Lab.gruppen; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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Yamaha PM3000 AUX return modules — manufacturer manual drawing
Yamaha PM3000 AUX return modules — manufacturer manual drawing
Author: Yamaha Corporation·Licence: © Yamaha Corporation; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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Crown Macro-Tech MA-5002VZ amplifier, service manual
Crown Macro-Tech MA-5002VZ amplifier, service manual
Author: Crown International·Licence: © Crown International; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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Meyer Sound MSL-3 Reinforcement Loudspeaker
Meyer Sound MSL-3 Reinforcement Loudspeaker
Author: CUE Sale·Licence: © CUE Sale; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound MSL-3A — later A variant, manufacturer product photograph
Meyer Sound MSL-3A — later A variant, manufacturer product photograph
Author: Meyer Sound Laboratories·Licence: © Meyer Sound; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 1
Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 1
Author: CUE Sale·Licence: © CUE Sale; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 2
Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 2
Author: CUE Sale·Licence: © CUE Sale; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 3
Meyer Sound MSL-3 — additional cabinet view 3
Author: CUE Sale·Licence: © CUE Sale; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 1
Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 1
Author: AVGear·Licence: © AVGear; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 2
Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 2
Author: AVGear·Licence: © AVGear; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 3
Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 3
Author: AVGear·Licence: © AVGear; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 4
Meyer Sound USW-1 — cabinet detail 4
Author: AVGear·Licence: © AVGear; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1 UltraSeries Subwoofer
Meyer Sound USW-1 UltraSeries Subwoofer
Author: AVGear·Licence: © AVGear; used for equipment identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Meyer Sound USW-1P — later self-powered P variant, manufacturer datasheet
Meyer Sound USW-1P — later self-powered P variant, manufacturer datasheet
Author: Meyer Sound Laboratories·Licence: © Meyer Sound; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: manual
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Clair S4 Series II — front with grille removed
Clair S4 Series II — front with grille removed
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Clair S4 Series II — drivers and horn
Clair S4 Series II — drivers and horn
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Clair S4 Series II — rear cabinet
Clair S4 Series II — rear cabinet
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Clair S4 Series II — side cabinet
Clair S4 Series II — side cabinet
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Clair S4 Series II — front grille
Clair S4 Series II — front grille
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Clair S4 Series II — connector detail
Clair S4 Series II — connector detail
Author: Clair Global / CLAIR Used Gear·Licence: © Clair Global; used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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PM1D digital mixing system
PM1D digital mixing system
Author: Yamaha·Licence: © Yamaha, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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PM5D digital mixing console
PM5D digital mixing console
Author: Yamaha·Licence: © Yamaha, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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K2 variable-curvature line source array
K2 variable-curvature line source array
Author: L-Acoustics·Licence: © L-Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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K1 line source array with K1-BUMP
K1 line source array with K1-BUMP
Author: L-Acoustics·Licence: © L-Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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KARA II modular line source array
KARA II modular line source array
Author: L-Acoustics·Licence: © L-Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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L-ISA Processor II
L-ISA Processor II
Author: L-Acoustics·Licence: © L-Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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PANTHER linear line array loudspeaker
PANTHER linear line array loudspeaker
Author: Meyer Sound·Licence: © Meyer Sound, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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TiMax SoundHub spatial audio processor
TiMax SoundHub spatial audio processor
Author: TiMax / Out Board·Licence: © TiMax / Out Board, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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AFC Image spatial sound control
AFC Image spatial sound control
Author: Yamaha·Licence: © Yamaha, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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QLab 5 (object audio)
QLab 5 (object audio)
Author: Figure 53·Licence: © Figure 53, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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SPAT Revolution immersive engine interface
SPAT Revolution immersive engine interface
Author: FLUX:: Immersive·Licence: © FLUX:: Immersive, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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CL Series digital consoles (CL5 shown in the range)
CL Series digital consoles (CL5 shown in the range)
Author: Yamaha·Licence: © Yamaha, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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mc²96 production console
mc²96 production console
Author: Lawo·Licence: © Lawo, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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PRODIGY.MP multifunction audio processor
PRODIGY.MP multifunction audio processor
Author: DirectOut·Licence: © DirectOut, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Live L650 console
Live L650 console
Author: Solid State Logic·Licence: © Solid State Logic, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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RIVAGE PM digital mixing system
RIVAGE PM digital mixing system
Author: Yamaha·Licence: © Yamaha, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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L-Acoustics system managed with LA Network Manager (Houston Rodeo)
L-Acoustics system managed with LA Network Manager (Houston Rodeo)
Author: L-Acoustics·Licence: © L-Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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SIM II measurement system
SIM II measurement system
Author: Meyer Sound·Licence: © Meyer Sound, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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NADIA processing platform
NADIA processing platform
Author: Meyer Sound·Licence: © Meyer Sound, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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J8 line array loudspeaker
J8 line array loudspeaker
Author: d&b audiotechnik·Licence: © d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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KSL8 line array loudspeaker
KSL8 line array loudspeaker
Author: d&b audiotechnik·Licence: © d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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GSL8 line array loudspeaker
GSL8 line array loudspeaker
Author: d&b audiotechnik·Licence: © d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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VTX V25 line array element
VTX V25 line array element
Author: JBL Professional (HARMAN)·Licence: © JBL Professional (HARMAN), used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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X Series touring amplifier platform
X Series touring amplifier platform
Author: Powersoft·Licence: © Powersoft, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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SARA II rendering engine
SARA II rendering engine
Author: Astro Spatial Audio·Licence: © Astro Spatial Audio, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Spatial Audio Designer
Spatial Audio Designer
Author: New Audio Technology·Licence: © New Audio Technology, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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Stagetracker II performer tracking
Stagetracker II performer tracking
Author: TTA / Martin Audio·Licence: © TTA / Martin Audio, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Argo console family
Argo console family
Author: Calrec Audio·Licence: © Calrec Audio, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Smaart logo
Smaart logo
Author: Rational Acoustics·Licence: © Rational Acoustics, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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RAVENNA logo
RAVENNA logo
Author: ALC NetworX·Licence: © ALC NetworX, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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Turbosound TMS-3 three-way enclosure
Turbosound TMS-3 three-way enclosure
Author: Warehouse Sound Services·Licence: © Warehouse Sound Services, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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AES logo (publisher of AES67)
AES logo (publisher of AES67)
Author: Audio Engineering Society·Licence: © Audio Engineering Society, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: screenshot
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d&b DS100 Signal Engine (predecessor platform of the DS110 line)
d&b DS100 Signal Engine (predecessor platform of the DS110 line)
Author: d&b audiotechnik·Licence: © d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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Shure Axient Digital receiver and transmitters
Shure Axient Digital receiver and transmitters
Author: Shure·Licence: © Shure, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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d&b DS100 Signal Engine, the processor at the core of Soundscape
d&b DS100 Signal Engine, the processor at the core of Soundscape
Author: d&b audiotechnik·Licence: © d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary·Type: photograph
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JBL D130 Original Flyer
Original flyer for JBL D130 loudspeaker, circa 1948.
Author: James B. Lansing Sound Inc.·Licence: © Maker·Type: catalogue
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Altec Voice of the Theatre Systems Circa 1978
Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre A2 system lineup.
Author: Altec Lansing·Licence: © Altec Lansing·Type: catalogue
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Sennheiser Digital 6000
Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless microphone system.
Author: Sennheiser·Licence: © Sennheiser·Type: photograph
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