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USA - Founded in 1863, Third Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, constructed its historic current structure in 1903. Recently, the church completed a major interior renovation with a dramatic new appearance and a modern audio system.

AV/COM Integrators of Severn, Maryland designed and installed Third Baptist's new audio system. AV/COM sales/system engineer Chris Green knew that Third Baptist's worship services mixed traditional elements with a modern music style so the church would need an audio system capable of both clear, intelligible speech and high-quality music production. Green also spoke with the church's architect, John J. Recny of Helbing Lipp Recny Architects and the church's construction manager, Harry J. Thompson of Metropolitan Facilities Solutions, and learned that the church wanted close visual integration of the audio system with the interior design envisioned by

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UK - Smalltown America Studio (STA) in Derry regularly showcases acts from across the UK and Ireland with their series of Live @ STA events.

"The bands play live on the floor in our 1600sq ft live room," confirms studio engineer, Caol

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Canada - On Tuesday, 19 July, 2016, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, and K-Tek, will host The Sound Summit Toronto at The Church on the Queensway in the city. This event is part of The Sound Summit series of informal networking and educational presentations for audio professionals. Together they gather, collaborate, and discuss their techniques and tools for capturing high-quality audio. This summit will mark the first international location in the series of events; past cities include New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando.

With the cooperation of some of the industry's most well-respected audio professionals, attendees will benefit from a one-on-one social experience with members of the community as well as these leading manufacturers who specialize in professional location audio capture.

DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, and K-Tek will also show

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UK - Sound Technology ltd, distributor of Harman Professional audio products in the UK and Eire, has announced free training for JBL's Intellivox digitally controlled beam forming loudspeakers on 27/28September 2016.

The course takes place over two days and includes a mix of classroom and practical sessions. Day one covers JBL's DDC (Digital Directivity Control) and DDS (Digital Directivity Synthesis) technologies, design guidelines and WinControl & Rapid DDS software whilst day two focuses on DDA (Digital Directivity Analysis) acoustic prediction software and DDS Control.

Participants are welcome to attend either day or both, depending on their requirements.

The Intellivox training course takes place at Sound Technology's office and demonstration suite in Letchworth Garden City. The course is free to attend. To register, visit www.soundtech.co.uk/events.

(Jim Evan

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Korea - Iksan is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, about 200km far from Seoul to the southwest, and the historical home of Baekje dynasty.

This church started as a small gathering in 1975. Only 17 members of five families had got together for worship. Now, it has grown substantially, with the main sanctuary holdiong 2,000 seats.

Avix, the Korean distributor for NEXT-proaudio, installed a NEXT-proaudio sound system within the church's main sanctuary for the system renovation. The main aim of the renovation was to achieve high sound pressure levels with high sound fidelity and good speech intelligibility throughout the venue.

The sound system comprises eight NEXT LA122 line array speakers, with four LA122W line array speakers flown below LA122 for down-fill for the main-hang on the left and right side over the stage.

Two NEXT X12 full-range speakers were used as

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China - Some of China's top rock artists kicked off the Music Power Rock China 30 tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chinese rock music, flying in renowned engineer, Jim Ebdon, to manage FOH sound. Allen & Heath's dLive digital mixing systems were installed at FOH and monitors, with a ME personal monitor mixing system provided for artists.

The concert was staged on the same day and at the same venue as 30 years ago, when in 1986, Cui Jian, widely recognized as the father of Chinese rock, performed Nothing To My Name at Beijing Workers Gymnasium, marking the birth of Chinese Rock & Roll.

A total of 11 bands performed at the show with two drum kits, two sets of keyboards, Chinese drums, 10 guitar amps, two bass amps and various vocals.

Two dLive systems, each comprising a S7000 Control Surface and DM64 MixRack, were selected to manage the diverse audio requ

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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines recently engaged England's EW Production Services Ltd. (EWPSL) to address ongoing audio issues aboard MS Braemar, the most modern among the company's fleet of four cruise ships. Its Neptune Lounge hosts a wide range of activities, including live music, comedy, cabaret and full theatre productions. EWSPL's system design improves the entertainment experience for customers while addressing unwanted sound transmission affecting passenger cabins on adjoining decks above and below.

"When we saw the Neptune Lounge and its old system, we knew we could improve the situation dramatically," says Paul Byrne, operations manager for EWPSL. "The tricky bit was to accomplish that while at sea, and without interfering with the entertainment schedule. Fortunately, our friends at Electro-Voice UK provided an ETX loudspeaker system as a temporary sound system, and Fred Olsen Crui

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Europe - Slovakian violinist and producer Filip Jancik is rapidly gaining an international reputation as one of the best young classical musicians to cross over into the world of pop and rock. Now based in Vienna where he has his own studio, he often plays with top musicians as part of his own Rock 'n Violin project and also performs with acclaimed artists such as Canadian rock star Avril Lavigne.

Key to the success of Jancik's sound is DPA's d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone for violin, which he uses for all of his live performances and also for any recording projects he undertakes.

"As a classically trained violinist, I have very high expectations when it comes to sound quality and therefore this was a key factor in my choice of microphone," he says. "When I started playing modern music in 2011, I realized that having a great microphone was going to be very important so

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USA / Europe - Leo Family systems kicked off Meyer Sound's 2016 summer festival season powering multi-day events at two major music festivals on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Boston Calling drew huge crowds to City Hall Plaza while BigCityBeats World Club Dome played out over 700,000sq.m in Frankfurt's Commerzbank Arena.

The outdoor, city-centre site for Boston Calling featured two Leo Family systems supporting artists such as Sia, Disclosure, Robyn, Sufjan Stevens, Janelle Monae, and Haim. The systems were provided by Atkinson, N.H.-based Rainbow Production Services.

"This was the first year we had the Leo Family on both stages, with Leo on the Blue Stage and Lyon on the smaller Red Stage," reports Scott Tkachuk, CTO and touring director for Rainbow. "That combination gave us a lot more control, which was critical as we were surrounded by 60-story buildings of concrete

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UK - A new state-of-the-art, 600 seat auditorium at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall opened in October 2015 alongside the new Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) Centre. Both were designed by Glasgow City Council's in-house team of architects led by Kerr Robertson - also responsible for city projects such as the refurbishment of much lauded Glasgow City Halls - and world-renowned acoustic specialists ARUP.

The new auditorium at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall exhibits a number of design features implemented to optimise the acoustic qualities of the venue, for both rehearsal and performance situations. Fixed sound absorption is distributed throughout the hall, controlling excessive loudness whilst also reducing reverberance. The large scale (risers, ceiling and upper wall elements) and small scale (lower side walls) articulation throughout the hall scatters sound at different fre

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UK - This year's Exmouth Festival saw the UK debut of Proel's new Axiom AX800A compact line array, used for the very first time at a live event after the first units of the new product began shipping this month.

ESW Solutions had the timely opportunity to test the new AX800A system at the Exmouth Festival with one of its most experienced sound engineers Darren Campan and overseen by senior project manager Richard Hawkins.

ESW Solutions works on over 500 events a year and as the company looks to expand its business further, it is continually on the lookout for cost-effective, quality equipment to add to rental stock that will improve live event experiences. So when Proel's Mike Roissetter offered a product demonstration system for the festival, ESW's managing director Martin Nicholls was more than happy to trial it.

The AX800A is Proel's newest line array product, addin

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UK - The Association of British Theatre Technicians Theatre Awards 2016 took place on Wednesday evening (22 June), after the first day of the ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace, London.

An experienced jury of working practitioners and industry peers considered entries for the ABTT Awards. Both previously submitted nominations and items brought to their attention on the day, which satisfied the entry criteria were reviewed.

Commenting on the event, ABTT CEO Robin Townley said, "The Awards ceremony, held in the Petrus Bertschinger Studio (PBS), was again a great opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to gather and celebrate good technology and excellent technical practice. It was also very good to be able to welcome the Association of Lighting Designers' for the presentation of their Bursaries.

"There was a great atmosphere in the PBS which clearly conveyed the congr

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USA - Describing his five years as FOH engineer for ZZ Top, Joe Keiser calls it "The never-ending tour - they work harder than any other band I know". The group's 2016 season began in March, playing arenas and large theatres across North America.

Dubbed the Hell Raisers tour, the group decided to travel light, renting a sound system at each venue, exposing Keiser to a wide variety of products. One that stood out for both its sound quality and ease of use was the Electro-Voice X2 line-array loudspeaker system supplied by NLFX Professional for the tour's date at the Sanford Centre in Bemidji, Minnesota. The X2 is the high-performance member of the new Electro-Voice X-Line Advance family.

"That is one show that stands out for me as trouble-free," recalls Keiser. "I remember walking in and thinking the system looked small for a sold-out arena show, but once I powered up and di

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Spain - La 57, a modern nightclub in Valencia recently upped its sound game with the installation of a brand-new D.A.S. Audio professional sound system. La 57 is the city's biggest Latin music club and has quickly turned into a hotspot for both the locals who love salsa, bachata, merengue and mambo music and the large South American community living in Valencia.

The venue owners called in Telesonic Valencia to design a new sound system that would offer the club's guests top-of-the-line sound quality. Francisco Planells, a local sound professional whose extensive experience in projects at a range of venues makes him well acquainted with the qualities of D.A.S. professional sound systems, headed the project.

Because La 57 serves a dual purpose -the space is dedicated to dance classes in the mornings and afternoons and turns into a nightclub at night and on weekends- a versat

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Italy - Electropop artist, Francesco Gabbani, recently took Allen & Heath's ultra-compact Qu-Pac digital mixer on tour, selected by FOH engineer, Fabrizio Fruzzetti.

Gabbani is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and recently released his award-winning second studio album, Eternamente Ora, which includes the hit single, Amen. The tour supports the album release and includes dates across the country.

Fruzzetti is sound engineer for many top artists and festivals in Italy, including Primavera Jazz Festival, Stadio, Dolcenera, Nina Zilli, Grignani, and has managed sound for several TV commercials.

"Qu-Pac is a great mixer offering dynamic management control options, which can be accessed via the iPad app or the mixer's touchscreen. This enables very fast operation, and the possibility to include several operators or places, such as monitor or FOH

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South Africa - After a successful inaugural event in 2015, the SA Guitar and Music Instruments Expo returns in 2016 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg.

Wild & Marr, one of South Africa's leading importers and distributors of professional sound equipment will be exhibiting at this year's Expo.

"A number of our brands have products that are well suited for retailers and people interested in pursuing a career in music," says Andrew Sorrill, marketing manager at Wild & Marr. "We will be showcasing some of these products that are perfect for guitarists, musicians and those interested in doing home recordings and podcasts. We encourage you to come hear, play, buy or try the latest and greatest gear that we have to offer."

Wild & Marr will have some demonstrations and performances by artists at their stand, which will be situated in the Wanderers Ballroom at Stand F.

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Canada - AIMS has announced that Coveloz has joined the alliance. Coveloz offers technology solutions to address the time-sensitive networking of audio, video and control signals. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Coveloz is focused on developing programmable embedded technologies, with a specialty in deterministic networking. Combining proprietary new hardware and software solutions with world-class engineering services, the company accelerates and lowers the cost of new product introduction in broadcast, pro-AV and Industrial markets.

"Coveloz is a technology vendor of media networking and processing solutions," says president, Nestor Amaya. "We firmly believe that these solutions should build on open standards, such as those promoted by AIMS. The goals of AIMS align with our vision of how to best serve a market seeking the flexibility and affordability of a COTS packet-based

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UK - KV2 reports that the Rolling Stones exhibition Exhibitionism is relying heavily on KV2 Audio loudspeakers to invite audiences in to the rock n' roll world of the band.

Set in London's Saatchi Gallery, Exhibitionism takes visitors through the sprawling history of the band via nine individually themed rooms ranging from an immersive and realistic reconstruction of their first shared flat, culminating in a backstage and 3D surround sound concert experience.

A total of 30 products from the passive ESD range and active EX range were deployed throughout all primary playback areas with seven ESP 2000 amplifiers powering the ESD products.

Sound designer Carolyn Downing's decision to specify KV2 products came on the back of KV2's recent and high-profile successes within the theatre market, where many noted sound designers have moved away from traditional line array solutio

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Stayin' Alive - Coldplay gave Glastonbury's grand finale with a little help from the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb joined the band for two Bee Gee covers - To Love Somebody and what Chris Martin called "the greatest song of all time", Stayin' Alive. Gibb was meant to play Glastonbury's "legend" slot this year, but pulled out when a family member fell ill. The Bee Gee tribute came towards the end of a set that defied the pouring rain. "This is our favourite place in the world!" declared Chris Martin.

Judgement Day - Led Zeppelin did not copy the opening chords of Stairway to Heaven from the US band Spirit, a US jury has found. It said the riff Led Zeppelin was accused of taking from Spirit's 1967 song Taurus "was not intrinsically similar" to Stairway's opening. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant said they were grateful to "put to rest questions about

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Germany - Sommer Cable has introduced Transit MC 1031, a hybrid cable for use at professional events, in outside broadcast vehicles or installation technology. The highlight: the new Transit MC 1031 transmits HD video picture together with power and network signals.

"We attach great importance to the flexibility and ruggedness at bending, reeling or under severe tensile strain," says Pascal Miguet, product & sales manager at Sommer. "We therefore rely on a double-shielded video cable, a sturdy Cat 7 cable and a 3 x 2.5 mm

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Europe - Designed to offer "a no-compromise choice for live performers and installers", FBT has announced the introduction of the new modular Vertus CS 1000 compact line array. The system can be deployed on stage within minutes, making it suitable for performers, or can be integrated into the most sophisticated locations.

A bi-amplified design, the Vertus CS 1000 comprises a long excursion 12" bass reflex subwoofer and a passive mounted satellite, linked via a Neutrik SPEAKON connector, equipped with six full-range neodymium 3" drivers. Onboard the subwoofer is a Class-D, two channel amplifier, complete with switch-mode power supply, delivering 600W RMS to the subwoofer and 400W RMS to the satellite, both of which are housed in birch plywood enclosures.

For ease of use, a storage compartment is provided within the subwoofer enclosure to securely house both the satellite sp

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USA - From a bible study group started in 1936, Old North Church Canfield, OH has grown to over 1,300 members and atendees. The church's modern new building includes a 1,000-seat sanctuary, a library, classrooms, and a family life centre (gymnasium).

Executive pastor Chris Drombetta says the church's worship gatherings prioritize Biblical preaching and teaching, supported by music, and a blend of traditional and modern expressions of the gospel. Many of these expressions utilize new dynamic technologies, such as the recently installed loudspeaker system.

Drombetta emphasized, "The message must be crystal clear." Yet, the church sanctuary has multiple reflecting surfaces and the church's original loudspeaker system was forty feet in the air. Thus, despite the addition of front-fill and delayed loudspeakers above the balcony, it was difficult to hear and understand the spoke

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USA - Twelve Miami is a club that focuses on promoting live concerts every weekend in addition to hosting various electronic nights and other cultural events. Since its opening in February 2016, notable artists that have appeared at the club include Chino y Nacho, Farruko, El Gran Combo, El Binomio de Oro, Caramelos de Cianuro, and many others. To ensure the best audio reproduction for a wide range of events, club management wanted a versatile sound reinforcement system, which they found with components from the Event, Artec, and Vantec Series catalogues of Valencia, Spain-based D.A.S. Audio.

PA Sound and Solutions Corporation of Medley, FL coordinated the transaction for the newly opened Twelve Miami. Leandro Arguello, the company's sales manager, discussed the project and his decision to deploy loudspeaker systems from D.A.S. Audio.

"Since the club regularly hosts a lot

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Portugal - Rock in Rio was staged in Lisbon's Bela Vista Park where NEXT-proaudio deployed LA212x on EDP Rock Street as well as on Street Dance for the first time.

The system consisted of six LA212x along with six LAs418 Double subwoofers ground-stacked on each stage, complemented with PX System as side-fill on Street Dance. Ten active stage monitors Lam114xA and two HFA108 provided front-fill on EDP Rock Street.

According to Carlos Cruz, the sound engineer for EDP Rock Street, "The system provided consistent coverage and clarity from front to back of the audience."

(Jim Evans)

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