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14 December 2016

In an effort to immerse the audience in the recreation of Smith's original experience in Palmyra, New York, the production team filmed in the area using 14 strategically placed d:dicate 4006A Recording and d:screet 4061 Miniature mics from DPA Microphones.

The d:dicate 4006A microphones were used in a traditional DPA Decca Tree in the grove, to support the nine cameras that were shooting a 360-degree area. Though the video was edited down to only 240 degrees to accommodate the size of the video screen

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14 December 2016

This year, for the first time, Nexo's flagship STM Series modular line array was in action on the Pepsi stage. In another Latin American first, the new M28 double 8" cabinets were the main modules in the PA arrays, in an extensive Nexo system supplied by a team effort between rental companies Arbol Naranja and Audionexo, supported by the Nexo distributor Sound Logics and field engineer Roberto Tschopp from Nexo itself.

Using Nexo's proprietary NS-1 modelling and prediction software, Roberto Tschopp helped the rental providers to design a main PA with 9x STM M28 main cabinets per side, flown with 6x STM S118 subs per side. With a significan

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14 December 2016

For the cabling and assemblies, Lite Alternative's Andy Rhymes turned again to VDC Trading who have supplied the Neutrik Opticalcon MTP Fibre Cables and new custom break out panels. VDC has supplied a further two 150m and one 75m fibre multicores to enable Andy to expand his existing control system to meet the needs of the latest production, linking dimmer positions on stage left, stage right and under the 'B' Stage with FOH control.

VDC's Adam Jafrabadi commented, "Lite Alternative has kept us busy this year. Most of it custom racks, associat

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14 December 2016

Opened two years ago, Salmontini initially brought in OBA to fit a background music system following a referral. But as the business developed, managing director Jason Bassili responded to the demands of his upmarket clientele by requesting a full-blown live music system. Directors Phil Clark and Neil Kavanagh had no hesitation in which brand they would use, and the latter was soon on site specifying a potent CDD system.

CDD's innovative engineering, using patented Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology, which guarantees consistency of coverage, is matched by the general aesthetic of these distinctive curved enclosures.

"It was the logical decision for them," says Clark. "They were not only spend

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14 December 2016

Over 25 touch screen kiosk information systems, three Panasonic laser projectors, Bose sound systems, DVS Watchout system and more have provided an experience that is both entertaining and educational.

The AV installation which spans across three aircraft hangers (including the Concord hanger) was part of a £3.6m restoration and brings the museum right up-to-date.

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Covering 14,000m2, the archive has 330 rooms and is filled with bank documents dating from 1539 to 1870, which feature 17m names. The Fondazione Banco di Napoli has now opened several of the rooms to the public, creating a high quality multimedia experience which explains how the archive was used and what historians have learned - and continue to learn - from its contents. Audio for the installation is supplied by Yamaha Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) products, supplied by Neapolitan system integrator Start Up Audio & Broadca

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14 December 2016

The company's flagship dLive S7000 surface took care of front of house duties in conjunction with a DM48 MixRack, while an S3000 surface and Dante-enabled DM64 MixRack was in place for a full 64-channel multi-track live recording for TV broadcast on The Gadget Show on Channel 5.

In addition, Allen & Heath's compact GLD-80 digital mixing desk and ME personal monitoring system also featured, catering for FOH and stage monitoring for Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt's live performance.

Head Of Audio for Gadget Show Live (and the man charged with FOH responsibilities during the event) Gareth Davies from Midlands-based Centrepiece Productions Ltd commented, "I've run all of the audio for Gadget Show Live

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14 December 2016

Identical CAL systems at ETH Zurich and the University of Basel apply advanced beam steering technology to custom tailor uniform coverage of two differently shaped lecture halls, greatly improving students' intelligibility of instructors' voices.

"Thanks to the vertical steering capability of CAL, we were able to precisely direct the beam angles to the seating areas in each room," explains Nicolin Salis, executive project manager for Thalwil, Switzerland-based consultant RGBP, which specified the two systems. "The beam-steering technology of CAL gave us astounding results. This was despite the fact that the mechanical mounting positions in each room were not optim

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14 December 2016

Lewis' I Am show provides Wooster with around 65 inputs from the stage. "It's a full-on set-up," he says. "The drummer alone has two mics on the bass drum, three snares - each with at least two mics on, four toms, all the cymbals, electronic kick and snare - So he was up to about 20-odd channels on his own."

According to Wooster, the show absolutely benefitted from the L500's exceptional signal path - from the SuperAnalogue mic inputs, through the flexible channel path, and comprehensive internal FX Rack: "What really separates the L500 from the competition is the sound.

"The effect on Leona's vocal was very noticeable in the system," he continues. "I think the 96kHz operati

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14 December 2016

Presented by experienced sound and system engineer, Merlijn van Veen, the seminars are intended to remove the 'magic' surrounding sound systems. They will provide participants with the means and physical insight necessary to create predictable sound system designs, regardless of brand and type of speaker, and then verify the results using the dual channel FFT analyser (SIM 3, SMAART v7, SysTune, etc.).

Merlijn will thoroughly investigate the complete transmission path from source to receiver in the acoustical, electrical and psycho-acoustical domains. He

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14 December 2016

A focal point of Yamaha's presence will be the MRX7-D open architecture signal processor, the RMio64-D Dante/MADI conversion i/o unit and the RSio64-D Dante/mini-YGDAI convertor. In addition, the latest V4 software for CL/QL series digital mixing consoles will be on demonstration.

Complementing the Yamaha Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) range of MTX series fixed architecture matrix processors, the MRX7-D delivers simple yet outstandingly flexible control for complex, high-capacity sound systems in hotels, ballrooms, houses of worship, schools, libraries, theatres, convention centres, conference rooms and many other applications.

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Fear not though, he has left his legacy to the next generation who will be here to help where Graham left off, starting with PLASA Focus in Leeds where Claire, Aaron and Marco look forward to meeting you.

Claire Paddon has become commercial director which basically means she has to do all her own work plus some of Graham's.

As well as accounts Helen Odysseos has also taken on a large share of Graham's duties in her new role as operations manager.

Being the most experienced pro audio person in the team, Glen Thompspon leads the sales department as sales executive.

Aaron Sofocleous has recently moved into the role of technical sales and is here to help with your more complicated requirements. Marco Marini is off

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14 December 2016

Featuring Focusrite's most advanced low-noise conversion and beautiful yet robust design, the Red 4Pre interface is the perfect balance of form and function, delivering the sound quality and versatility engineers and producers around the world expect from Focusrite.

Four of Focusrite's new, specially-developed Red Evolution preamps lie at the heart of the Red 4Pre, featuring clear, honest audio performance with -129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain. Software control allows recall of settings and stereo linking, plus configuration of HPF, polar

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14 December 2016

PLASA Focus: Leeds is a well-established date on the industry trade show calendar, and senior personnel from Pearce Hire will be on hand at the show to meet existing and new clients who are visiting the show. The two-day show provides ample opportunity for the team to discuss event production needs, on any scale and at any venue or site (greenfield, urban or otherwise) and how Pearce Hire can provide turnkey solutions for power, lighting, audio and staging requirements.

Pearce Hire has become a regular exhibitor at PLASA Focus and will once more be promoting their production services and rental business. With an increase in events and a growing portfolio of new customers, Pearce Hire is in

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"I haven't used DiGiCo consoles much before," says Sean. "I've always loved the sound of the consoles and thought they were incredibly capable, but I just couldn't get my head around the workflow.

"Then I went and did training with Tom Williams at DiGiCo HQ. I learned how to create the workflow I wanted and there's nothing I haven't been able to do with the S21 since."

Sean had been using what he describes as 'an insane amount of plugins' on previous consoles. "They were all great, but there's this sterile tone to them and still a lot

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14 December 2016

The hot product from Proel's professional loudspeaker brand Axiom is the AX800A compact powered line array that generated serious interest at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt recently.

Based around two transmission line back-loaded 8-inch LF drivers and a 1.4-inch high frequency compression driver, the AX800A is an suitable candidate for small and medium PA rental duties, both indoor and outdoor, thanks to its moulded enclosure and stylish design

The AX800A features a Class D amplifier module and delivers 132dB max SPL over a horizontal coverage angle of 100°. It is designed for use in a 4:1 ratio with the SW1800A dual 18-inch powered subwoofer, while a range of rigging hardware enables the assembly of flown line array hangs or easily transported ground supported sy

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14 December 2016

CDC Console Software V3.01 includes a range of new features and performance enhancements for the Cadac CDC six and CDC eight live sound production consoles; the outcome of Cadac's on-going CDC development programme, driven by customer feedback and our desire to exceed the expectations of a rapidly evolving live sound market.

One of the major features found in V3.01 is Custom Fader Layers, or CFL. The current implementation allows the engineer to create a user definable layer, or group, of any mixture of inputs, busses, VCAs and Monitor faders, which can then be accessed by faders on the right hand bank. Each CFL can be named and colour coded.

Richard Ferriday, Cadac's sales and marketing director, summarises, "CDC six has fas

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14 December 2016

Local A/V integration firm Southeastern Sound Inc. recently upgraded the weight room sound system using Ashly Audio processing and amplification, which greatly improves the system's impact and simplifies the ease with which student athletes can operate it.

"The system was originally installed with excellent loudspeakers," explained Brian Cook, senior audio designer at Southeastern Sound. "However, the electronics in support of those loudspeakers were of poor quality and difficult for students to operate.

"We went in and replaced the existing processing and amplificati

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14 December 2016

SXS works closely with pro audio equipment supplier LMC Audio, whose service goes much further than just supplying equipment, as SXS founder and director Johnny Palmer explains. "We work with very high level clients with demanding expectations. Far from being just a 'box shifter', LMC is key in helping us to deliver the necessary high level of service. The company's London sales manager JP Cavaco is almost like another member of the SXS team - offering proactive support,

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14 December 2016

Cream - one of the world's most iconic Dance brands - took their Cream Tours to the T13 warehouse where a host of acts were all experienced courtesy of KV2 Audio's flagship VHD products.

The T13 warehouse is a former shipbuilding warehouse and the sold-out event saw almost 5,000 revellers take in sets from John O'Callaghan, Bryan Kearney, Will Atkinson and Standerwick amongst many more.

Production was overseen by KV2 Audio's Irish partners Just Lite who supplied a complete double VHD System from their substantial KV2 hire inventory.

In spite of the size of the venue - also notorious for noise problems - just two VHD 2.0 mid/hi's were deployed per side. The clarity and definition of such a compact system always astounds audie

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14 December 2016

Formed by band leader Alex Ebert in 2007, ESMZ plays a wide range of original music that draws from folk, rock, gospel, and psychedelic roots. Promoting the band's newly released fourth album, 'PersonA', the tour is visiting venues ranging from smaller 'underplay' houses to larger auditoriums.

Comprised of a dLive S5000 control surface and DM64 MixRack, Rat Sound's dLive system is managing FOH and recording duties.

FOH engineer Steve Taylor says ESMZ's 10 members are multi-talented artists who move from one instrument to another, often in the same song, resulting in as many as sixty microphone and direct sources in the FOH mix. In many

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14 December 2016

Digital Audio, Poland was established in 1998 and has a reputation for quality audio system design with the emphasis on high-end acoustics. Piotr Has, owner of Digital Audio commented, "The Cloud Electronics range of products complements our existing offer to the commercial audio market. The heritage and reliability of Cloud products sits nicely alongside Digital Audio's longevity in the Polish market too."

Simon Curtis, managing director for Cloud Electronics adds, "We are very confident Digital Audio are perfectly placed to best represent and support Cloud products in the Polish marketplace. We are very pleased to be working with such a sol

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The trio played a free concert to a reported 500,000 fans at the Tribuna José Marti in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana in an historic event presented by the Musicabana Foundation in association with the people and government of Cuba.

The Diplo and Major Lazer show was a ground-breaking multi-cultural occasion, opened by Cuban DJs Lejardi, Adroid, Raith and IA, and a rumba band called Osain del Monte. It came ahead of Musicabana, the first international music festival staged this weekend in Havana which will featured more than 30 artists at three venues.

Sound reinforcement for the landmark event was provided by OKeventos, one of the largest sound rental companies