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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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Global Lockdown Can’t Stop Outline MANTAS 28 System Delivering Into Central Europe
Global Lockdown Can’t Stop Outline MANTAS 28 System Delivering Into Central Europe Located on the westernmost edge of Lithuania near the Baltic coast, right in the heart of Europe, UAB “ProDJ” are a full-service technical provider working in many areas of production, from television through to festivals, opera, sporting events and arena-scale concerts. Their in-house facilities include dry hire, logistics, rigging, lighting, video, crew and technical support. The company took delivery of an Outline MANTAS 28 ‘Golden Configuration’ rig during lockdown, a ready-to-roll complete solution designed for audiences of approximately 600 – 1500 (and also perfect for integration with all Outline GTO, C-12 and Superfly kits as down / out fills when required). The equipment list includes sixteen MANTAS 28 compact line-array enclosures, eight DBS 18-2 subwoofers and a single Newton 16+8 system processor, plus a complete suite of rigging, cables, pre-wired racks, weather protection and even a two-day training course for operators. Extraordinarily, the entire system is powered by a pair of ‘GTA-Otto’ Grand Touring Amplifier Series 8-channel 2U rack amplifiers. CEO Dovydas Bajoras commented, ‘We decided to work with Outline for lots of reasons: firstly they appear on many riders and in our view Outline offers a better […]
Now Shipping: Outline Stadia 28
Now shipping: Outline Stadia 28 Outline has revealed the immediate availability of the new Stadia 28 constant curvature array designed for outdoor applications, which was launched during the 2020 edition of ISE. Featuring an excellent performance:price ratio, Stadia 28 is a medium-throw system for permanent outdoor installations, ideal for sound reinforcement in stadiums, theme parks, leisure facilities, tourist attractions and public spaces. Its strong point is its weight: power ratio, being a single enclosure, weighing just 21 kg (46.2 lb), but able to reach 139 dB SPL, by means of two 8” mid-woofers and a compression driver with a 3” diaphragm – all in neodymium. The system operates in bi-amp format. The dispersion angle of 90° by 22.5° degrees enables, for example, to form horizontal or vertical arrays with no less than 135° by 90° using just 6 cabinets, which means guaranteeing coverage in any context, as well as remarkable versatility. Moreover, Stadia 28 hardware is designed for safe long-lasting installation: the 10 mounting points in extremely light top-grade anodised ‘Ergal’ are fixed to the internal load-bearing structure, manufactured entirely in stainless steel. IP55 protection rating is ensured by a 3-layer coating in elastoplastic material (‘OutSIDE Coating Technology’ – Outline […]
Outline STADIA 28: al via gli ordini
Outline STADIA 28: al via gli ordini Outline annuncia la disponibilità immediata di Stadia 28, l’array a curvatura costante progettato per ambienti outdoor lanciato ad Amsterdam, ISE 2020. Caratterizzato da un rapporto prezzo-prestazioni eccellente – assicura Outline – Stadia 28 è un sistema di media gittata per installazioni fisse al chiuso o all’aperto, ideale per la sonorizzazione di stadi e centri sportivi, parchi a tema, strutture ricreative, attrazioni turistiche e spazi pubblici. Punto di forza è il rapporto peso-potenza, con Il singolo diffusore, di soli 21 kg, capace di esprimere 139 dB di pressione acustica, per mezzo dei due mid-woofer da 8” e un driver a compressione con diaframma da 3” – tutti in neodimio. Il sistema funziona in bi-amplificazione. L’angolo di dispersione di 90 x 22,5 gradi permette di formare, a titolo di esempio, array orizzontali o verticali di ben 135° x 90° con l’impiego di soli 6 cabinet, che significa garanzia di copertura in qualunque contesto, e notevole versatilità. L’hardware di Stadia 28 è progettato per un’installazione sicura e duratura: i 10 punti di ancoraggio in leggerissimo e pregiato “Ergal” anodizzato si fissano alla struttura portante interna realizzata interamente in acciaio INOX. Il livello di protezione IP55 è […]
Summer Vacations @ Outline
Dear Outline supporter, please be informed that our company will be closed for summer vacations from August 8 to 30, inclusive. For any kind of technical and commercial requests please send an e-mail to info@outline.it – we’ll be checking all the e-mails! Have a great summer time! JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR PASSION!
State of the Art for a State of Mind
State of the Art for a State of Mind Prestige Greek venue installs Outline sound system Located in Porto Rafti (near Athens) Nakal is one of the city’s most attractive beach bar restaurants, a luxury hub, described in its logo as “A state of mind”, which ensures guests a holistic beach experience day and night. The seaside paradise’s restaurant offers a fusion and multi-cuisine dining experience with the signature of executive chef Dimitri Skarmoutso, the bar an endless list of classic and signature cocktails prepared by bartender/mixologist Aris Chatziantoniou and sounds are selected and spun by Maria Papidaki and VKD Djs. The idyllic venue, which resembles dreamy exotic places such as Bali, while also being in harmony with its surrounding Greek landscape, recently had a leading edge Outline sound system installed by the Italian manufacturer’s Greek distributor, Mega Event. London-based sound designer and engineer John Karampelas made the first contact with Mega Event’s headquarters in Pallini (Athens) around December, requesting a preliminary proposal for a high quality audio solution for Nakal. The company’s team for the project comprised consultant Konstantinos Vaidanis, installation supervisor Panagiotis Galiadis and Bill Michailidis, responsible for system tuning. Michailidis explains, “The construction was built from the ground up. We […]
“Livestreaming with the Pros” con Davide Linzi e Nicola Pugliese
Outline annuncia “Livestreaming with the Pros”, una nuova serie di webinar che, come suggerisce il titolo, ospiteranno alcuni tra i più autorevoli fonici FOH e PA manager italiani e internazionali. Il primo appuntamento sarà in lingua italiana: “Livestreaming with the Pros: Tournée e Festival italiani, con Davide Linzi e Nicola Mazzotti Pugliese”. L’evento si svolgerà su Zoom il 15 luglio alle ore 17 – Registrati qui. “Non è certo un mistero che nel nostro paese, anche nel settore pro-audio, vi siano alcuni tra i migliori professionisti del mondo, stimati anche all’estero. Finalmente siamo riusciti ad organizzare un webinar in italiano dedicato ai molteplici lavori fatti in Italia con il Newton” — commenta Fernando Rey Méndez, specialist Outline. “Davide Linzi, fonico FOH (MisterX, Clockenflap @ HK, Negrita, J-Ax, Fedez, Ultimo, Renga ecc.) e Nicola Mazzotti Pugliese, System Engineer & PA Manager (IMPUT, Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Rage Against The Machine, Salmo, Fossati, ecc.) ci racconteranno perché il Newton, processore interamente basato su architettura FPGA, è uno strumento indispensabile, e come quest’ultimo sia diventato uno standard di eccellenza nel lavoro quotidiano” — conclude Rey Méndez. Scopri di più e registrati su www.outline.it/webinars
More Hybrid Powered Solutions From Outline – Making Life Even Easier For User / Operators
Outline have announced further additions to their well-respected V-Series range of portable loudspeakers. Designed specifically for users who transport and operate their own sound systems, the V-Series now comprises five separate pre-configured rigs, all of which major on speed and simplicity of setup, ease of transport and superb audio quality. Outline’s Hybrid Powered Kits – Less Plug, More Play from Outline s.r.l. | outline.it on Vimeo. From the super-compact V6.5 kit (weighing under 40kg for the complete system, which will fit comfortably in the back of a small car but which has a maximum power output of 3,000w) through to the mighty V15 kit which pumps out 12,000 watts while still an easy one-man lift, there is V-Series kit to suit virtually any portable application. Equally applicable to bands, solo musicians, presenters, entertainers, comedians, DJs and many other user-operators, Outline’s V-Series offers the opportunity to step up to truly pro-audio performance at an extremely attractive price point. Outline’s V-Series systems (like all their products) are 100% made in Italy from top-grade components. Very unusually at this price point, all the loudspeaker enclosures feature high quality birch ply construction (NOT plastic), finished in a super-tough polyurea coating, in fact the same materials and finishes as Outline’s […]
Outline lancia i nuovi Hybrid Powered Kits
Outline annuncia il lancio di tre nuovi kit point-source in aggiunta alla fortunata serie delle ‘Hybrid Powered Solutions’ – lanciata nel 2019 con i V10/V15 – che ha ottenuto un notevole successo grazie al rapporto prezzo-prestazioni di livello per quanto attiene il settore pro audio. Per illustrare le peculiarità dell’intera linea il costruttore bresciano ha recentemente messo online un video promo di 20 secondi e una landing page. Outline’s Hybrid Powered Kits – Less Plug, More Play from Outline s.r.l. | outline.it on Vimeo. Ideali per DJ set, eventi corporate, musicisti, band, dance acts, sfilate di moda, ma anche per diffondere musica ad elevati SPL con qualità hi-end, gli Hybrid Powered Kits sono pronti a suonare in pochi secondi e sono semplici da trasportare, anche da un solo operatore. Ad esempio, per i più potenti V10 e V15, il trolley di serie può rimanere ancorato sul lato del subwoofer (da 18” a corsa lunga) anche con l’impianto in funzione, senza pericolo di vibrazioni. Non solo live. Alcuni di questi Kit sono consigliati anche per le installazioni permanenti. Ad esempio il nuovo V24 BGM (Background Music), composto da 8 Vegas 24, 2 Sub 110 e un amplificatore esterno super compatto […]
Webinar on Outline’s WFIRs: can quality be measured?
Outline has announced that on June 24th it will hold a free webinar in English on its (patent pending) WFIRs, the “warped” filters featured in Outline’s Newton processors, synonymous with top grade precision and musicality. The appointments on Zoom are: “WFIR Filtering Technology” – 24th June, 9:00 am – Register “WFIR Filtering Technology” – 24th June, 6:00 pm – Register Fernando Rey Méndez, who will host both sessions with the support of Paolo Calza, states: “The WFIR webinar will be an in-depth event, following the numerous requests from system engineers and audio technicians all over the world, from the ‘live’ industry, but also and perhaps even more from the broadcast, studio and permanent installation sectors. What are WFIR filters? How do they differ from FIR filters? But, above all, can the difference be heard and to what extent? How much computing power do WFIR filters require? Is there an ideal ecosystem on which this technology’s potential can be fully exploited? These are just a few of the questions we’ll answer, and participants will be able to actively participate.” The webinars on Outline’s WFIR filters address System Engineers, PA Techs, FOH Engineers and everybody (even those who aren’t technicians) wishing to […]
Webinar sui WFIR Outline: la qualità può essere misurata?
Outline annuncia che il 24 giugno terrà un webinar gratuito in lingua inglese sui WFIR (brevetto pendente), i filtri ‘warped’ implementati nel processore Newton FPGA, sinonimo di precisione e musicalità superiori. Gli appuntamenti su Zoom: “WFIR Filtering Technology” – 24 giugno, ore 9 – Registrati “WFIR Filtering Technology” – 24 giugno, ore 18 – Registrati Fernando Rey Méndez, che condurrà entrambe le sessioni con il supporto di Paolo Calza, dichiara: “Quello sui WFIR sarà un webinar di approfondimento a seguito delle svariate richieste scaturite da system engineer e tecnici audio di ogni parte del mondo, sia dal ‘live’ ma anche, e forse in misura maggiore, dai settori broadcast, studio e installazioni fisse. Cosa sono i filtri WFIR? Che differenza c’è rispetto ai FIR? Ma soprattutto, la differenza si percepisce e in che termini? Quanta potenza di calcolo richiedono i WFIR? Esiste un ecosistema ideale su cui questa tecnologia possa esprimere appieno il suo potenziale? Queste sono solo alcune delle domande a cui daremo risposta, e i partecipanti potranno intervenire.” I webinar sui filtri WFIR di Outline sono rivolti a system engineers, PA tech, FOH engineers, fonici di studio, system integrators e chiunque, anche i non tecnici, sia curioso di […]
What professional audio people are saying
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“Following several demos of the Newton we were very impressed with the GUI, fast workflow and ease of use. The Newton is the all-in-one solution to many technical problems. The form factor is the real selling point, it’s a constant battle for all manufacturers to try and shrink the footprint while retaining functionality – Outline have managed to find a perfect match between both. Fernando at Outline and James at CUK have been very receptive to our feedback and feature requests, which really inspires confidence in both companies. We see the Newton being used for all future projects that require simple and effective system management – any tool that speeds up workflow and simplifies complex clocking arrangements is a winner!”
“Nick Boulton and I have found Superfly to be an exceptionally good sounding and flexible cabinet. It has a very flat, consistent response which reacts very well to EQ and copes easily with a wide dynamic range of programme material. The low box weight and fly-ware also means we can hang a sufficiently high number of cabinets from the smallest to the largest of venues, whether clubs, theatres or arenas. Some of the results have been truly stunning and all in all, I feel the combination of Superfly and Mantas was the perfect choice for the European leg of the current Stereophonics World Tour 2020. I look forward to using Outline products again in the future…!”
“I was very impressed with the musicality of the Superfly. In terms of tonality, it’s very smooth and hi-fi and allows you to get very even coverage with smooth transitions between hangs. Also, Outline have done a great job with the prediction software, which allowed me to verify my designs before putting them into practice. There aren’t many user-friendly 3D bits of design software out there, but they’ve managed to create one. The other key part of the system for me was the Newton processor. It’s an extremely powerful tool and my life would have been a lot harder without it!”
“The most important features for us when deciding upon the Newton were its small form factor with such a high I/O count, the wide scope for redundancy with dual PSUs, multiple layers of redundancy on the inputs, its unique approach to switching if an input is lost and the fact that it can SRC the wide range of digital formats it takes in. On both MTV and the Brits the Newtons were used as the front-end matrix for the audio system, taking inputs from both the presenter and band consoles in multiple formats to give us true redundancy, so MADI, Dante, AES and analogue were all used simultaneously. With the complex system design and show layout, being able to take in large groups of inputs in multiple formats was a winner – the Newton has managed to replace multiple units which used to have to be cascaded, it has eliminated clocking headaches and also means we can have an overview of everything that’s going on, all within one page of the software. The Newton having proved itself on two large scale, international televised events has shown that with its flexibility it could be used on a wide variety of our projects and it will be my go-to choice for these events moving forward.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.“