Canadian manufacturer IsoAcoustics has released the V120 isolation system for mounting height loudspeakers in immersive audio studios, an easy-to-install mount that provides acoustic isolation to improve imaging and clarity.
In order to accommodate the various mounting points on professional audio loudspeakers, the V120 mount is compatible with a large number of adapters, providing solutions for all applications ranging from wall mounting to metal rigging. The V120 comes with a ceiling plate that can be directly fastened to the ceiling, or removed allowing the V120 mount to be attached to other surfaces and structures, using one of the V120 mounting adapters. It can be wall mounted using the V120 wall bracket, adapted to truss systems, Unistrut or third-party mounting hardware.
The mount is suitable for loudspeaker models that weigh up to 18.1kg. Most loudspeakers with threaded connection points located on the sides or on the back of the speaker cabinet can be adapted to mount to the V120. Speakers can be attached either to the bottom circular flange, or a sliding bracket can be inserted that provides the tilt adjustable connection for studio monitors.
The mount allows 360° rotation and up to 90° of tilt adjustment to focus loudspeakers on the intended listening position. IsoAcoustics’ online Product Selector application helps determine which combination of brackets and adaptors are required to configure a specific model of loudspeaker for a wall or ceiling installation.
Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Michael Romanowski is currently using the V120 system in his studio, Coast Mastering, in Berkeley, California, for immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos, 360RA and Auro 3D. ‘The closer I can be to the source, the more accurate my creative decisions will be.’ He says. ‘These new mounts do a fantastic job of keeping the speaker separate, separating the sound and vibration sources, without colouring the other speakers mounted to the same struts.’
The IsoAcoustics V120 Mount is available now at US$159.99. Brackets and adapters are sold separately.
More: www.isoacoustics.com
