Use of specialized carbon-fibre composites together with calculated bracing and inner reinforcement structures, results in higher stiffness and yet a 30% lighter enclosure than a conventional wooden cabinet, say Sound Projects, adding that no less than 12 handles can be integrated within the housing, improving the handling of the system.
Sound Projects has developed the patented HF Wave-shape-transformer - a device which pro
The STA-121 operates silently, say the company, due to its fanless cooling design. In addition to a power of 2 x 110W rms at 4 Ohms, the amplifier presents two level controls and four switchable line inputs which also recommend this amplifier for studio applications! Two unbalanced 6.3mm outputs, a speaker terminal L/R, LEDs for overload and protect and of course protective circuits against short circuit and overheating complete the concept.
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The initiative, known as Gateway Professional Development Training (GPDT), is a unique collaboration between GPDT, Phoenix Sound Studios and The Integrated Systems Organization. Based at Phoenix Sound in Wembley, GPDT aims to create a pioneering model of industry training that will be an example worldwide.
The organizations and the personalities involved all have close links with manufacturers, record companies, industry organizations and the media, ensuring an unprecedented level of industry support for the project. All three organizations are recognized as groundbreaking institutions in the recording industry and are part of the history of this industry
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Meyer Sound's business will be anchored there by tour liaison Buford Jones, a veteran front-of-house engineer whose credits include Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, James Taylor and Faith Hill. Greg McVeigh, Meyer Sound's vice-president of sales and special projects, will also be in regular attendance. Eric Wade, president of DiGiCo US, and Taidus Vallandi (technical sales) will spearhead DiGiCo's presence at the facility.
Jones and McVeigh expect the new office at Soundcheck to boost Meyer Sound's expanding presence in both the regional and national touring markets. "An enormous a
Gary Cramphorn, president of Hand in Hand Distribution, says: "PreSonus fits very well with our belief
The BBE Max-X3 professional stereo 2-way crossover, which also functions as a mono 3-way crossover, is designed for road use, and like the Max-X2, also features the Sonic Maximizer circuit. Utilizing 24dB per octave state-
Krcmar says: "The entry of L-Acoustics to the Czech Republic is a very important step for the development of the pro audio market in the country. In less than two months of distributing L-Acoustics equipment, we really appreciate the high demand of the customers."
The company reports that it is planning to use its L-Acoustics systems on a number of prestigious projects in the coming year.
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With its glass roof and stone walls, the venue presented challenging acoustics, but by carefully positioning four EX 10 speakers and adding the weight of two EX 2.5 double 15" active subs, reflections and subsequent issues of poor intelligibility were
The award-winning production, based on the works of Auguste Mariette and Giuseppe Verdi's opera, tells the story of the triangular love between Aida, a captured Nubian princess, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, an Egyptian army captain who has the love of both Aida and Amneris. The award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice is their first since their collaboration on the highly successful Disney production, The Lion King.
In keeping with many of the world's top musical productions L-Acoustics sound reinforcement product
West commented: "The team at beyerdynamic are fantastic. They are technically proficient, product knowledgeable and really nice to work with. The current portfolio is extensive but well ba
In addition to Cocker and Miles at the helm, Lighting Logic has a team of regular freelancers in place who've worked closely with them on previous projects. The company will deal with all major lighting and audio brands in its specification and design work. The focus will be on the design, supply and installation of turnkey lighting and audio projects in the specialist areas of theatre, television, architectural and education markets. It will also offer consultation services.
Cocker and Miles have an impressive pool of experience, embracing all fields of profes
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For the past two years Mission has focused on development of a range of dedicated products for its new division. The installation and portable products are designed specifically for applications where advanced DML (distributed mode loudspeaker) technology offers a significant advantage over traditional cone systems - applications that require high intelligibility with wide, even coverage within both good and difficult reverberant acoustic environments. In addition, Mission has used its extensive R & D resources to design two new passive and active nearfield studio monitors.
Now, with a complete product range, the organization has been strengthened to turn the focus on to sales, ma
The desk attracted considerable interest throughout the day as Huffer and Midas UK sales manager Richard Ferriday, put the desk through its paces. According to Marquee: "Verona advances the concept of the ultra-compact, and high-selling Venice, delivering more inputs and features within a package which promises to revolutionize the eight-bus market." The desk is available in six different chassis sizes - from 2
The ISCEx exhibition takes place on Tuesday 24 February at the Watford Moat House Hotel.Entry to the Seminar Programme and Exhibition is £50 (£60 for non-ISCE members) and £5 for the e
"The design philosophy behind the Xone:92 was to make it as flexible and feature packed as possible. Many DJs prefer rotary faders to the standard linear configuration so it made sense to launch two versions of the mixer," comments Xone designer, Andy Rigby-Jones.
Launched in December with the help of DJs Richie Hawtin, C1, IQ and Sander Kleinenberg, the Xone:92 is Allen & Heath's fastest-selling Xone model. Allen & Heath says the rotary version will be available from February.
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The Renkus-Heinz system will also be used to provide real life audio playback in the DiGiCo factory in Scotland and its head office demonstration suites in the south of England. "We intend to take the D5 system all over the world this year, to rental companies, theatres and even festivals," says DiGiCo marketing director Dave Webster, "and rather than hiring PA systems locally we
Between them, the two venues are expected to host more than 750 blues and rock gigs a year. In the building's basement, Rock Bottom is the larger of the venues: a 300-capacity club with low ceiling height and a PA rig with a delay system, and additional speaker zones to cover two bar areas. The all-JBL speaker cabinets, powered by Crown MA and MT amplifiers, are under the control of a BSS Soundweb, acting as the total system manager and routing unit, programmed with presets for different distribution applications. At front-of-house is a new 32-channel Soundcraft MH3 Series
Gosling Park is a substantial and well-equipped sports centre featuring a ski slope and athletics track as well as its indoor facilities, including a sizeable gymnasium and several sports halls. In the past, users of the gym had to make do with the sound from the television sets themselv
Martin Traut, Christian Glück and others put EVI Audio's latest products through their paces for the assembled information-hungry visitors, with enthusiastic responses to products such as the new Dynacord PowerMate, Electro-Voice's SxA360, SbA 760 and Plasma, the Midas Verona and Klark-Teknik's DN100.
The traditional Saturday evening party was another success, the company reports. This year, for the first time, the e
The 4000sq.ft club features a dance floor and a live stage, equipped with a new JBL sound system, consisting of four AM6200/95, two ASB6118, 10 x Control 25 AV, and four Control 24C. Powered by Crown MA amplifiers, the whole system is controlled by BSS 3088 processors. Audio consultant Mr Sarangan of IHD Designs drew up the specification for Djinns, equipment was supplied and installed by Hi Tech Audio Solutions of New Delhi. BSS processing has been chosen to control the DJ turntable and mixer and the front-of-house desk, with level and EQ settings for the band, DJ and background music selectable through the turn of a knob. "This processor control was badly need
Having served a total of 17 years with Beyerdynamic, Harrison is one for long stretches and is now looking forward to doing time with the Milan-based company. He cpmments: "People may be surprised, but it had to be the right opportunity to entice me to leave Beyer and this role with PASO fits the bill perfectly. It is a challenge, but one with a respected and experienced manufacturer with a brand name that is associated with quality throughout the world. Just take a look at some of the recent installations that have used PASO products and you'll know why I was more than happy to be hunted down."
PASO are already well positioned in the marketplace in terms
Schaeffer has over 20 years' experience in the pro audio business and a successful track record in sales management, business development, and strategic marketing. For the last two years he was vice-president of the Public Address Business Unit at Klotz Digital America in California, where he was responsible for all sales and marketing management of the newly established business unit.
Prior to that, Schaeffer was general manager, western region, for AMX Corporation. He joined AMX in 2001 following five years at Otari Corporation, where he rose to the position of vice-president.
Beginning his career in 1979 with several years in pro audio retail sales
