First dedicated in 1996, the $9m PPAC is home to IWU's music and theatre departments and serves as the cultural centre of the university, hosting concerts, recitals, theatre, lectures, youth conferences and more. And although the facility boasts one of Indiana's most prestigious architectural design awards, it was widely felt that Phillippe Auditorium's original sound system - designed as a distributed speech reinforce
Held on 24 February at London's O2 Arena and broadcast nationwide live to an audience of over two million, the BRITs saw Sennheiser's Phil Cummings (Artist Relations) and Andy Lillywhite (Customer Development and Application Engineer) working together to support the event's artists and technical production company Britannia Row Productions.
In technical terms the undoubtable 'stars of the show' were Sennheiser's wireless microphones and wireless monitoring systems. Sennheiser equipment was used by all eight performing acts, presenters Ant and Dec, for all the acceptance
Supplied by Seebeck Audio through Allen & Heath's distributor, PAXT, the system comprised the flagship S7000 Control Surface and DM64 MixRack fitted with a Waves networking card.
"We were in need of a large format digital console, and after a long and extensive search we were introduced to the dLive system by Seebeck Audio. Like any sound company, our main concern is sound quality and Allen & Heath deliver that quality effortlessly," says Mr Samer Atallah, general manager/sound engineer at QDB.
"The first thing I noticed about the system is that the build quality is amazing - it's rock solid. The surface design is great, giving a feeling of control when you stand in front of it. Ma
There are currently nine centres in operation, with three more in development. Activities range from yoga, Pilates and gymnastics to aerobics, spinning, running and weights. Keeping participants pumped up and enthused during activities are a pair of Yamaha audio systems.
The audio systems for the Baar centre, near Lucerne, were supplied by Soundhouse Musicservice AG. In the Group Fitness room a Yamaha MTX3 matrix mixer, handles inputs from iPod, CD player and wireless headsets for the instructors. Audio is output to four IF2108 full range loudspeakers and two IS1118 subs, via P7000S amplifiers. In the Spinning room an MTX3 with DCP1V4S control panel feeds audio fro
Commenting on the outcome of the meeting WSG's Alan March said, "Europe's creators of content are a global success story that rely heavily on ultra-high frequencies (UHF spectrum). Some of these frequencies have been promised to the mobile sector [the 700 MHz Band], but European content creation and distribution, along with associated jobs are at risk without a fair and sustainable transition plan, coherent with the introduction of technologies for an improved TV experience.
"Some Member States will need until the end of 2022 to achieve the transition out of 700MHz - and long term guarantees for the
Enabling access to a greater range of applications which can benefit from Calibre HQUltra 4K technology, the new models are designed to reduce the level of equipment in installations, the multi-function units being suitable for lecture theatres, boardrooms, meeting rooms, house of worship and more.
HQUltra uses Calibre's in house developed video processing algorithms to deliver best in class solutions providing a seamless interface between the worlds of HD and 4K. Calibre HQUltraFast is the world's fastest input switching technology that changes inputs in typically 0.25 seconds, or a quarter of a second.
"This new product type brings Calibre technology to the mainstream audio visual market. It includes analogue and
Available for free to all NAMM show badge holders, the after show party took place on Saturday, 23 January at the Sutra nightclub. In addition to hosting a wide range of business associates, the event was specifically geared as an opportunity for critical listening of D.A.S. Audio's recently introduced Sound Force series loudspeakers, which are designed for today's high-level dance venues where exceptional sound, imposing p
Audint utilises infrasound and ultrasound to investigate how we perceive soundscapes. Infrasound are frequencies below human hearing and ultrasound are those above it. Audint do this in the context of both military and civil applications. Their hardware already included ultrasonic loudspeak
Building momentum from Sensaphonics' artist outreach, World Hearing Day messages went out to an audience estimated at over 60m people. Tracking activity throughout the day, Sensaphonics documented over 15,000 likes and 2,000 shares/re-tweets from artist posts alone. Additional musicians, sound engineers, audiologists, and organizations like Audio Engineering Society joined in, with fans liking and sharing, thus ext
Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology combines the true 'point-source' benefits of coaxial designs with the consistent coverage Differential Dispersion technology, and in the process overcomes the weaknesses of both classic coaxial systems and systems with fixed dispersion X° x Y° horns.
Significantly, until now one disadvantage of conventional coaxial devices has been high frequency beaming, where the high frequency dispersion reduces as the frequency increases. This is primarily because conventional coaxial devices channel high frequencies through a narrow tube in the pole-piece of the magnet system. CDD Series coaxial devices overcome this by incorporating an innovati
In an arena packed with nearly 5000 spectators, the final eight teams of France's premier basketball league competed for the Leaders Cup in a high-octane environment, complete with dazzling lighting effects, high SPL concert sound and half-time entertainment from dancers and cheerleaders.
To mark this highlight of their calendar, the Ligue Nationale has announced the signing of a technical sponsorship deal with Nexo, which will see Nexo systems widely used in professional basketball throughout France. As explained by Alain Beral, president of the LNB, "sound is an integral part of the experience offered to our
Twelve of the CDD15 (15") loudspeakers were specified and installed by local sound and lighting integrators, MBSL.
Mark Broadhead's technical company was brought in just two weeks before the venue's inauguration when it was discovered that while the six 100V line speakers, specified by another party, might have been sufficient for voice evacuation, it was certainly not up to delivering American style razzmatazz, complete with cheerleaders, in the arena on match days.
With nearly 30 years' experience under their belts, and
"We are delighted to partner with Community Professional Loudspeakers as their exciting product range of commercial loudspeakers complements our range of industry leading audio technologies and provides our customers with complete end to end solutions for their commercial audio and video needs," said Dan Fletcher, Head of Hills AV. "Community are well known for high-performance outdoor loudspeakers as well as indoor products designed to be attractive yet unobtrusive. They offer great musical sound quality and clear voice intelligibility, with many Community products ETL cert
The facility will now serve as the main hub of FBT's technical education programme, hosting seminars for both international and domestic visitors. As well as providing a dedicated space in which FBT technical experts and product specialists can meet and assist FBT clients, the demonstration area will also provide new opportunities for product testing, ensuring that FBT remains at the forefront of the market.
"The investment that we have poured into this facility has been quite high, and we have equally high expectations of how it will help us to reach out to our
This is the third report of its kind published by the London Stock Exchange Group and it shows some interesting trends emerging.
Xavier Rolet, chief executive, London Stock Exchange Group said, "Our report shows more high-growth firms coming from outside London, with 8% fewer companies coming from London compared with last year. Continually strong UK sectors such as IT, telecommunications and the creative industries remain exceptionally well represented.
"High growth SMEs are the driving force be
"The market response for a lightweight, portable, vertical array has been overwhelming. We've developed an industry-leading product which exhibits powerful, high-quality sound and optimized dispersion - perfect for small to medium sized venues." says Andy Trott, SVP of MUSIC's Enterprise & Entertainment Division.
Designed for challenging performances, the iNSPIRE iP1000 and iP2000 feature 1,000 watts of sonic performance in a lightweight, easy to use, all-in-one, ultra-portable form factor.
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"We are excited to debut our line of d:screet Miniature Microphones at this year's USITT convention," says James Capparelle, marketing manager, USA, for DPA Microphones. "Miking talent in a fast-paced theatre production can be an extremely delicate process. At DPA, we offer easy-to-use and easy-to-conceal high quality condenser microphones, providing sound designers on Broadway and productions alike the best tools possible to get the job done."
DPA's d:screet 4061 Miniature Microphones are well-known and are used in theatres around the world. In situations where the talent requires flex
As always, Yamaha will have a major presence at both events. The company's Musical Instrument division will be exhibiting in Portalhaus at MusikMesse, with the company's professional audio products shown in Hall 3.1, Booth E50 at ProLight+Sound. DPA Microphones will be exhibiting on Booth C11, Hall 4.1 at ProLight+Sound.
Yamaha's live performance stages will be equipped with DPA d:vote Instrument and d:dicate recording microphones, while the DPA booth will be equipped with Yamaha band and orchestra instruments for a number of demos and workshops and for by-passers to try out.
"We are looking forward to show
"Kara is a small system that can be used for big things," says Damir. "We use it as a main PA for smaller gigs and it is on almost on every rider for things like delays, fills and DJ monitoring, so it is in constant use. It's lightweight, very easy to handle and performs amazingly well on corporate events and live shows."
Eldra is the first compan
"A lot of budget-priced cables on the market show a noticeable decline in sound after only a short period of time," says Pascal Miguet, product & sales manager at Sommer Cable. "A porous jacket, shrinking insulation or oxidized copper are among the most frequent problems. Our new SC-Stratos line takes a stand for better quality here.
"During the development phase it was important for us to design a product that convinces both sound-wise and in technical respect. The combination of durability and a natura
The video explores many of the key attributes that have made Powersoft a leading international audio manufacturer: innovation, teamwork, research, energy and many others. The narrative utilizes compelling video and imagery, capturing the people behind the design, engineering and manufacturing process.
Every Story Starts with an Idea takes viewers through a 'day by day' experience at the company through different vantage points. From the very first scenes in the video, Powersoft makes it clear that the essence of its brand is its people: product designers, researchers, engineers, asse
Providing a bespoke mentorship programme delivered by executives and experts from both Abbey Road Studios and Universal Music, and unparalleled access to Abbey Road's facilities and international network of contacts, the inaugural three companies have been announced as OSSIC, UberChord and CloudBounce. All three companies were recruited through an open process of online submission, followed by multiple rounds of assessment, pitching and selecti
The focus of the session is 'achieving intelligibility' and the day is pitched at anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the principles of electroacoustics for sound system design and engineering.
"The seminar covers the basics in an accessible and fun way through practical demonstrations," explains Burns. "It's been evolved over the last fifteen years and has become something of an industry standard."
The seminar is suitable for all levels of experience, for anyone wanting to know more about how loudspeakers interact with their environment and how that affects what the listener hears. Spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible. To register or t
The venue - one of the most respected and important receiving and co-producing dance houses in the world - recently underwent a major refurbishment, as detailed in the June 2015 issue of LSi.
Emma Wilson and Christian Wallace from Sadler's Wells, plus the specialist teams from Stage Electrics, Stage Technologies, Carr and Angier and GDS led the tours from the impressive auditorium up to the dizzying heights of the grid and flying system. Members then reconvened for a lively networking lunch before taking the opportunity to further explore areas of specific interest. The busy and insightful day finished with tea and cake.
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