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Founded in 1973 by Guido Noselli, Outline is an industry leading manufacturer of premier sound reinforcement systems. Outline develops, engineers and manufactures large, medium, and small format loudspeakers as well as innovative FPGA-based and related technologies for the concert sound and pro audio markets.
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Gigant Sound provides a massive Outline PA rig for the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Gigant Sound provides a massive Outline PA rig for the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest On 24 November 2019, the audience gathered at the Gliwice Arena in southern Poland witnessed a breathtaking event: the 17th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which has proven to be one of the most innovative and technologically advanced events in the country. The production’s visuals and sound quality were unanimously hailed as “spectacular”, and the entire production team, consisting of some of country’s best professionals, did an impeccable job. While the show is generally considered secondary to the adult Eurovision contests, it bears witness to the possibility of staging world-class events with the aid of local companies. TVP S.A. (Polish Television) was the show’s main organizer, with support from renowned well-established Polish companies such as Gigant Sound/Letus (sound), TSE (lighting) and WIZJA (LED screens). Together, they took on the extraordinary and laborious task of designing the show from scratch, based solely on the guidelines provided by EBU. The entire project, its design and deployment, was a major success for the country’s pros, who delivered a top-flight show both to both the 8,000-strong audience at the venue and millions of viewers in Europe, Asia and Australia. Pre-production […]
Isolated Redundancy: further power and flexibility for Newton
Isolated Redundancy: further power and flexibility for Newton. Recently, manufacturer Outline has developed a fourth powerful network configuration, “Isolated Redundancy“, specifically designed to isolate and fully separate Dante redundancy from Newton control. The configuration is based on 3 different and dedicated VLANs for the separate operability as follows: – PORT 1 (VLAN 1): Dante Primary stream and Dante Controller; – PORT 2 (VLAN 2): Dante Secondary stream; – PORT 3 & 4 (VLAN 3): Newton control. In order to take advantage of this new feature you must have downloaded the latest version of the Dante Controller software from the official Audinate website. Once the software is downloaded, open it and go to the “Dante Updater” section to update the “Dante Brooklyn Card 2” inside the Newton. Now the new feature will be available under the Network Status for that specific device in Dante Controller. You can also download the latest version of the Newton Operating Manual, where this new feature is illustrated in detail: More info here: newton.outline.it
Ad Imput, Newton è decisamente “in”
La rental company trevigiana adotta la tecnologia FPGA di Outline Fondato nel 1992 da Gianni De Masi e Paolo Boscolo a Villorba di Treviso, in breve tempo IMPUTLEVEL Group è diventato uno dei service di riferimento in Italia, specializzato nel settore professionale del rental e dell’installazione di audio, illuminotecnica, tecnologie video, strutture e rigging. Negli anni, il suo portfolio clienti nel settore del live e dei tour si è ampliato in modo esponenziale, per includere non solamente nomi al top dello scenario italiano, come Fiorella Mannoia, Franco Battiato, Daniele Silvestri, Niccolò Fabi, Irene Grandi, Vinicio Capossela, Nek e Max Pezzali, per citarne solo alcuni, ma anche star del rock mondiale del calibro di Lou Reed, Elton John, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, Bjork, Massive Attack, Steve Vai (tour), Simple Minds, Carlos Santana, Ben Harper, Rage Against the Machine, Prodigy e numerosi altri. Per soddisfare qualsiasi richiesta, dalle forniture tecnologiche per gli eventi dal vivo, quali teatri, conferenze, mostre, attrazioni turistiche e televisive, alla progettazione e personalizzazione di design e system engineering, iMput aggiorna costantemente le apparecchiature che mette a disposizione dei suoi esigenti clienti per ottimizzare i risultati finali. Fra gli ultimi arrivi nei magazzini iMput, Newton, la nota piattaforma di […]
At Imput, Newton is definitely “in”
The Treviso rental company adopts Outline’s FPGA technology Founded in 1992 by Gianni De Masi and Paolo Boscolo in Villorba di Treviso (in north-eastern Italy), IMPUTLEVEL Group rapidly became one of Italy’s leading and most respected audio rental firms, specializing in the professional rental sector and the installation of audio, lighting and video technology, stages and rigging. Through the years, its client roster in the live and tour field expanded exponentially, to include not only top names on the Italian scenario, such as Fiorella Mannoia, Franco Battiato, Daniele Silvestri, Niccolò Fabi, Irene Grandi, Vinicio Capossela, Nek and Max Pezzali, to mention just a few, but also world rock stars of the calibre of Lou Reed, Elton John, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, Bjork, Massive Attack, Steve Vai, Simple Minds, Carlos Santana, Ben Harper, Rage Against the Machine, Prodigy and many more. In order to be able to meet any request, from the supply of technology for live events, such as theatres, conferences, exhibitions, tourist attractions and television events, to custom designs and system engineering, iMput constantly updates the equipment it puts at the disposal of its demanding clients to optimize end results. Among the latest arrivals at iMput’s warehouses, Newton, the […]
More Audio Innovations From Outline at ISE 2020
More Audio Innovations From Outline at ISE 2020 The 2020 edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show, Integrated Systems Europe, takes place at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam on February 11th-14th and Outline are taking the opportunity to launch two more ground-breaking products there. STADIA 28 – Constant Curvature Array STADIA 28 is a new addition to the very successful STADIA family of loudspeaker systems designed for the largest sports venues and arenas. The new module is a medium-throw, Constant Curvature Array enclosure weighing just 21 kg yet capable of a peak SPL of 139dB. It features the same world-class weather protection and premium audio quality as the rest of the range but is designed specifically for smaller venues, providing a very cost-effective solution for locations that don’t need the power of its larger stablemates. Its usefulness is extended by its ability to be arrayed in either vertical or horizontal orientation, with just six cabinets providing a full 150-degree coverage in both deployments. L3000 – freestanding, high-powered multi-mode power amplifier Also making its debut at ISE 2020 will be the remarkable L3000 multi-purpose amplifier. Designed principally for applications where it is not possible or […]
Outline processes the Panch Mahotsav festival
Outline processes the Panch Mahotsav festival India: After becoming a Smaart instructor in 2019, sound engineer Rajesh Khade invested in a Newton audio processor by Outline. This has since been used at the Panch Mahotsav festival in India, a five-day festival that celebrates the tribal and cultural heritage of Gujarat. “With this kind of system format involved, Newton just had to be there,” said Khade. “It makes my work as a system engineer and in-house mix engineer so much easier. It’s a real game-changer and it enabled me to execute the entire event with ease.” Throughout the festival, Khade used Newton’s Dashboard control software for system tuning. He also stated that all he needed was three outputs from the FOH desk and two inputs were connected to iTunes to play tracks, which directly ran from his MacBook to the Newton via Dante. All eight of the Newton 16+8 outputs were used to provide signal feeds to the delay towers. “These three console outputs came into my Newton as analogue inputs one, two and three and the entire PA was driven from these inputs with various sends via Newton’s Matrix Mixer,” Khade added. “It is wonderfully intuitive, ensuring easy access and […]
Gabisom Expand Outline Newton Inventory To World’s Largest
Gabisom acquires world’s largest Newton inventory São Paulo-based Gabisom Audio Equipment, one of the world’s largest and most well-respected audio hire companies, has just made a major investment in Outline’s unique Newton FPGA processor. Gabisom celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2019. Owner and founder Gabi Ferreira has steered the company through the many changes seen in his homeland since 1984, building a multi-disciplinary operation employing 300 people that works in concerts, musical theatre, corporate events, fixed installations, tours and sporting events. Amongst much else, Gabisom is the audio provider for all the various Rock in Rio events worldwide and for the fabulous Rio Carnival which attracts two million visitors daily. Gabisom are also the go-to choice for international artists touring Brazil, whose productions rely absolutely on the company’s unique knowledge of their country and its challenges. The list of artists who have relied on Gabisom is a veritable Who’s Who of stars – a random sample from the past includes David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Duran Duran, UB40, New Order, Sting, The Ramones, James Brown, Metallica, Ed Sheeran, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Hall & Oates, the Rolling Stones and many more. In the last year their projects include João Rock […]
Paolo Calza: Outline’s new Pro Applications Engineer
Paolo Calza: Outline’s new Pro Applications Engineer The latest addition to Outline’s staff is Paolo Calza, an international famous audio engineer, in the role of Pro Applications Engineer and Outline Array Trainer, supporting clients and rental companies worldwide.This professional is now a member of the Brescia company’s team, which as always aims at further improving the services it ensures its clientele and boosting its ground-breaking R&D department. Paolo, 32 years old, was born in the Marches region of Italy, in a family of musicians, and attended music lessons from a very early age. At the age of 13, he approached the world of music and all its technical aspects. At 16 he began working with rental companies throughout the country. He graduated from Rome’s Saint Louis College of Music as a sound engineer and MIDI programmer and later from the University of Ferrara as a technician specialized in acoustics. He has collaborated with numerous companies in the pro-audio sector as a technical consultant and over the last 10 years has also concentrated on the acoustic design of loudspeaker systems. Paolo has considerable experience in the live music field, working regularly on large events and national and international festivals. In Outline, […]
Paolo Calza: nuovo Pro Applications Engineer di Outline
Paolo Calza: nuovo Pro Applications Engineer di Outline Outline guadagna nel suo staff Paolo Calza, tecnico audio conosciuto a livello internazionale, nel ruolo di Pro Applications Engineer e Outline Array Trainer a supporto di clienti e rental company in tutto il mondo. Questa professionalità si lega al team dell’azienda bresciana che ambisce a servire sempre meglio la clientela e ad imprimere ulteriore nuovo impulso al suo notoriamente vigoroso dipartimento R&D. Paolo, 32 anni, marchigiano, è nato in una famiglia di musicisti e ha ricevuto istruzione musicale fin dalla tenera età. A 13 anni si è avvicinato al mondo della musica e tutti i suoi aspetti tecnici. A 16 inizia a collaborare con i service sul territorio nazionale. Si diploma al Saint Louis College of Music di Roma come tecnico del suono e programmatore MIDI e, successivamente, all’Università di Ferrara come tecnico competente in acustica. Ha collaborato con molte aziende del settore pro-audio in qualità di consulente tecnico e negli ultimi 10 anni si è dedicato alla progettazione acustica di sistemi di altoparlanti. Paolo vanta una notevole esperienza in ambito live operando regolarmente in grandi eventi e festival nazionali ed internazionali. In Outline, nel ruolo principale di Pro Applications Engineer e […]
What professional audio people are saying
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“I love to use Newton because it is no trouble, we can now have the festival matrix desks plus the festival desk with videos, DI and MCs without problems, we don’t need to worry about clocking issues. Also, 16 outs with tons of processing power is amazing and last but not the least the Smaart integration is amazing. Newton is the way to go now in the digital world, in a single rack space unit we can do a lot. We use our Newtons as system management, summing desks on festivals and output control for the system, linked via Dante to feed delay towers. Also, Newtons solve the clock sync issue when combining with different digital audio sources – that’s the best thing in the world! Also the EQs are so precise and smooth with their phase response.”
“Rat Sound has been searching for several years for a solution to drive our festival sound systems and Outline has met the challenge with an elegant solution. With the Newton we can combine consoles and drive outputs in a multitude of popular formats, and we appreciate all the various clocking options. Our System Engineers instantly appreciated the intuitive, easy to use software control. Rat Sound has immediately begun deploying Newton’s on a multitude of festivals, and we plan on utilizing them on all our festival events in 2019 and beyond.”
“The Newton is a powerful unit which answers a long term need for festivals and touring. One unit can replace several of the ‘industry standard’ units which are a hassle to interlink. No other unit has the ease of use and flexibility in clocking, I/O and routing. I look forward to using them on more of my projects, and as the software develops, I’m sure they will only get better!”
“Outline has done an outstanding job of utilizing the Smaart API to integrate Smaart measurement data within the latest release of their Dashboard control software. This integration really highlights Outline’s commitment to providing their customers with powerful, forward-thinking professional audio tools and we are thrilled to see Newton/Dashboard added to the ever-growing list of Smaart API enabled products.”
“Newton is an extremely capable device. A single 1RU unit replaces a multitude of current industry standard devices. The clocking flexibility, simplistic routing, and plentiful IO makes Newton a dream to use. Each output has gain, delay, polarity, layers of EQ, and every filter type including both types of all pass filters! The possible uses for the device are incredible. Not only can the Newton make a whole rack of gear disappear, but sonically it is very transparent. When applying a filter, you hear the filter, nothing else. I find achieving the desired result not only easier, but also improves the overall sonic performance of the entire system.”
“We were looking for something versatile and simple to use, but no other solution had that level of versatility. Nothing has come close to what the Newton unit can do.”
“The GTO was already a winner on paper, due to the box containing superior components: four 3″ (HF), four 8″ (MF), and two 15″ (LF) all in a single enclosure. However it was only when I worked with the system for the first time in front of a 700,000-strong audience that I realized that the GTO was not only far superior on paper, but also compared with anything else I had ever worked with.”
“Right now we are using the Newton as our overall system management hub, providing all of our system EQ and control. On our own headline shows we also run the opening acts into it. It is nice not having to worry about clock synchronisation or digital noise with the Newton, and to have the flexibility to send or receive any format we need – this has been of great help through the day to day festival shows we have been doing this summer. The Newton is great – it’s been a real workhorse, and it is one unit in the rack I don’t have to worry about!”
“The internal word clock management allows the user to remain synchronous with whichever console is live, should they wish, the 18×16 matrix is going to be incredibly useful and the fact that all this is built in a 1RU space just makes it even better.”
“NEWTON easily met and exceeded all our expectations. But beyond the connectivity and convenience I was also delighted to discover just what a great-sounding unit this is. I also particularly enjoyed using the NEWTON’s zero-latency WFIR (Warped Finite Impulse Response) EQ filters…”
“What can I say… Working with Outline Systems is like bringing back the correct acoustic rules… but with really high technology on board fully in control without tricks… The best moment is always when we turn on the full rig… For me it’s like sitting on my Harley on a non-stop ride from the East Coast to the West Coast… Pure pleasure… Chapeau, Monsieur Noselli!… So what can I say… Nothing – just listen… louder!…”
“There is some monstrous power contained in one rack unit: easy to use, fast to configure for any need, no more problems with SRC or clock sync … I faced a summer tour where, for every PA I happened to work with, I had a powerful and efficient tool for my mixes. Finally a device that has the combination of pristine quality and extreme flexibility. Hope to use it as soon as possible for a festival. Italian pride. ROCK!”
“Since I used a Newton for the first time in May 2018 as a console matrix, it’s been my preferred method of getting multiple consoles into the PA system at any one time. This year at TRNSMT we stepped it up a notch and used a pair of Newtons in tandem to do all of my console matrixing and system processing. Taking LRSF from up to 4 consoles at any one point in AES3 format with an Analogue backup, and giving me all my PA sends plus record and programme matrix’s, the Newtons worked seamlessly throughout the weekend. With the latest software update including SMAART integration and the tablet mode, what was already a fantastic bit of kit, is only going to get better.”
“Being the answer for demanding install and touring applications where top quality matrixing and processing is required, we are very happy that we can now offer Outline Newton to our clients in the Benelux. Audio quality and technical specs are on the highest level which, combined with the extensive 18×16 matrix, has resulted in high profile users all over the world”
“With over 700 shows under my belt mixing Justin Moore, I’ve never come across another system that has the sonic accuracy and headroom of Outline’s GTO C-12.”
“Managing Director Keith Davis, Senior Project Manager Martin Connolly, Project Manager Robin Conway and I sat in the back row of the upper bowl and the clarity and sonic performance of the [GTO C-12] system blew us away…the highs, mids and lows were all incredible. There was not even a hint of needing delay hangs for the O2 Arena.”
“Outline has done a wonderful job making GTO C-12 sound fabulous right from the start – rich, potent, and with the silky smooth highs that Outline is known for. In a theatre setting, it was the most hi-fi experience, much like sitting at home listening to my reference system.”
“…just done our sound check for an open air show, the [Superfly] rig breezed it, it’s absolutely fantastic, full, clear, powerful, and travels a great distance; I have been working on my processing and now have the mix very smooth, it’s a great system. The show was fantastic, I can’t believe how solid the system is outside. It’s the best I have used. It’s perfect!” | Full interview (https://vimeo.com/293948997)
“The sound produced by the guys on stage is rich, full and symphonic, and it is essential that I have a PA that capable of delivering this to all corners of the auditorium. The reach of this system is phenomenal – the people at the back of the balconies have been enjoying a far more full frequency spectrum than previously, particularly in the top end. The GTO C-12 system to me is voiced very forward, which makes it very suitable for arena-sized and smaller outdoor shows and this characteristic really helps it push the mix to all corners of the venue.”
“It was very risky and I’d never have accepted the challenge without the Outline systems, because I know them inside out!” [ref. World Youth Day in Krakow with 2.5 Million Pilgrims]
“I try to mix the show the way I would want to hear it, nice and punchy with lots of vocals so the crowd can sing along. The GTO C-12 has easily accomplished that task. The system sounds even across the whole spectrum and didn’t seem to shift its tonal balance if it was driven lightly or given its head. Francis Rossi in particular is very in touch with the audience and they hang on his every quip, so having his vocal mic open and crystal clear is paramount. I go for big drums sounds, fat guitars, a good layer of BV’s and make sure all the guitar solos are present.”
”The Outline system works great, and the settings available have enabled me to easily achieve a smooth and natural response across the entire frequency range.”
“GTO is the closest thing I found in live sound to the definition of studio monitoring. It’s so detailed that you need to treat it with respect. In some ways you have to rethink your mix and be careful not to overlook anything that will show up if it’s not handled carefully.”
“There are very few powerful PA’s on the market that also sound even, tight and clean. GTO is one of them. Its quality is outstanding and like every other Outline product is versatile and easy to manage. The excellent 3D prediction software OpenArray helps to create a perfect sound design too. The R&D team does incredible job. I started using Outline since the Butterfly days and it is always a pleasure to mix using their systems.”
“As a team we bring to professional audio the same legendary Italian passion and creativity that lead the world in many other fields. We listen to our customers so that we can create the true audience experience.“