The IL 8.1 is a very compact 2-way full range enclosure with a passive crossover filter. It is fitted with a direct radiating 8"-conical loudspeaker in a bass reflex housing and a 1"-high frequency driver with CD-horn. This equipment makes a frequency response in the bass range possible which is sufficient for speech transmission and the reproduction of background music even without an additional subwoofer. The subwoofers IL 112 Sub and IL 115 Sub are available for applications requiring an extended frequency response in the bass tonal range. Apart from natural speech production, the IL 8.1 stands out due to its unusual phase linearity and a broad dynamic range. It is ideally suited for close-range acoustic applications where distances of up to 10m have to be bridged depending on the sound pressure requirements. Its small dimensions allow it to blend into the environment almost unnoticed. A controller is not required for operating the IL 8.1. It is possible, however, to use the HK Audio Digital Field Controller (DFC). For more information, contact Andy McIntyre on 0413 055 549
For more information contact CMI on 03 9315 2244

As the Crew from Entertainment Warehouse Hires rolled into Rochford Winery in the early hours of the morning we knew we were in for a huge weekend of fun, sun and one hell of a show.
The first day saw us load in and set up the rig in 35-degree heat. But, once it was all in place, it made it all worth while. Sixteen HK CDR208 T Cohedra Line Array cabinets as front of house, complemented by an additional 16 DVA T4 Line Array cabinets as out fill and all finished off with 32 subs this system was set to pack a real punch.
On stage was just as impressive with eight HK CT112 Monitors and a Double 18" sub with Double 15 and horn on top. All performers couldn't have asked for any more.
As day one got under way, crowds of just over 5500 people were drawn to the winery expecting the best and they got it. The sound was huge, crisp and crystal clear. Plastique (Australian Retro Cover band) took to the stage and impressed the hell out of the crowd. Following them was a set by DJ Brad Sassman and his crew of percussionists, vocalists and sax player. At the end of the day the crowd was wrapped and promised to be back for a second day of fun and wine… or maybe it was the other way around. But I knew that there were still plenty of 'lollies' left in the sound system to make day two even better.
Day Two came around and the sun came out to give us a beautiful 34-degree sunny day. Plastique came on early and got the crowd going again for their first set. But it was during their second set the crowd, the band and more importantly the HK and DVA duo came alive. Just under 8000 people rolled through the vineyard that day and all left very impressed. I told our head sound tech, DaveTimson, not to hold back and when he opened-up the system, I was truly impressed and I'm sure there were about 8000 other people who felt the same way.
At the end of the day everyone was happy. Plastique were impressed with the monitors and DJ Brad Sassman said he had never played through such a huge system. It was the first time we have ever run the HK Cohedra and DVA systems in the same show but the two systems made for an impressive sound and equally an impressive show.
Special thanks must go to the crew at CMI for their hard work in the lead up to Grape Grazing 2008, helping to prepare the systems and special mention to all my crew at EW Hires for a smashing job on all 3 days of the event.
HK and DVA. Get into it.

System Used:
HK				DVA
16 x CDR-208	16 x CDR-210	8 x CT-112		16 x T4 cabs