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France/USA - Digigram presented the XIP882 as first product to embody its eXaudi technology, an IP audio streaming, processing, and routing system at the NAB trade show in Las Vegas. Creating a new product category, XIP882 combines in one single device the functions of four different traditional product categories: IP streaming client/servers, audio processors, routers, and codecs. eXaudi enables the integration of radio automation applications and audio transport over IP networks within a single scalable, manageable, and integrated system, which makes the entire broadcast chain easier to manage and significantly reduces engineering and operating costs. Digigram has described the underlying network-centric approach of radio infrastructure in its white paper Digitalization of radio broadcasting - the next step, which is available for download at

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USA - Audio-Technica microphones were omnipresent throughout this year's VH1 Save The Music concert, which saw a host of musical greats turn out stellar performances at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre. The concert made extensive use of Audio-Technica's Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF wireless system on lead vocals for artists including Alicia Keys, Rob Thomas and John Legend.

The show was held on April 11, and employed A-T wireless and wired mics in numerous applications. A-T Artist Elite 5000 Series Wireless additionally facilitated presentations by Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Christina Applegate and LL Cool J. The large selection of hardwired A-T microphones on hand included the AE2500 for bass guitar amps, ATM35 and AT4054 on horns, AT4051a for hi-hat and ride cymbal, AT4054 on background vocals, and AE5100 for audience.

Audio production mixer Al Centrella, whose credits in

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UK - PLASA Media has received a warning about a con-man operating in the London area who has stolen several thousand pounds worth of equipment from a London-based AV hire company. The culprit gave his name as David Jones from BBC Worldwide, and presents convincing paperwork - and an internal answerphone message at the BBC itself - to back up the claim. He then collected, via courier, a range of equipment including laptop computers and plasma screens, and disappeared.

The BBC is aware of the problem, we are told. If anything suspicious arises, please contact Simon Brown at the BBC's investigations department on 0208 752 5094.

(Lee Baldock)

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Denmark - Mach's 20.04 Digital Speaker Management Controller has been designed as a high quality, easy to use digital management control system for small and medium sized installations. Together with the Mach C-Range of installation speakers, the 20.04 provides an ideal audio control solution for a wide variety of applications, say the company.

The 20.04 is a 2-input, 4-output controller suited for 2, 3 and 4-way speaker management, channel distribution and room EQ. This digital circuitry is based on DSP technology and comes equipped with the latest 24-bit A-D and D-A converters. With up to 200 manufacturer definable presets, the 20.04 may be used across a number of different pre-defined speaker set ups. Each preset offers carefully optimized crossover points and slopes, polarity, delay, limit settings and EQ settings to fit the individual characteristics of each Mach loudspeake

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Greece - Cadac has recently supplied two S-Type Compact Live Production Consoles to Hyatt Regency Hotels & Tourism SA, via its local distributor Telmaco S.A. The S-Types have been installed in Hyatt Regency Hotels' Vergina Theatre, located next to the Regency Casino complex in Greece's second capital city, Thessaloniki. The state-of-the-art Vergina Theatre has a 550-seat auditorium, and regularly plays host to a wide variety of shows, spectaculars, contests, award ceremonies and live TV broadcasts. A key element of its design revolves around its adaptability - a philosophy underlined by its choice of the S-Type consoles, say Cadac.

The S-types comprise a total of 44-mono and 4-stereo input channels, housed in a 24-way and 33-way frame respectively. The consoles can be used individually or linked to handle larger productions. Commenting on the reasons behind its choice, the Vergi

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UK - Located in central Rome, Studio EMME is one of the main film archives for major Italian national and American films as well as specialising in content mastering for the entertainment industry across the board, from DVD production to broadcast and cinema postproduction.

They recently took delivery of a Soundtracs DS-00, supplied by Soundtracs' Italian distributor Audio International. "The console has enhanced their facilities for multi-channel audio," explained Audio International's David Butterworth. "It makes Studio EMME the first Italian facility capable of generating Dolby E masters."

Their choice was based on the ergonomic design of the DS-00 along with its affordability. "And because it's so easy to use, their sound engineer was able to "drive" the console in no time at all," adds Butterworth.

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UK - Global club conglomerate Ministry of Sound has completed an overhaul of the audio systems in its flagship London venue with the introduction of Allen & Heath mixers. MoS, which has been using a Xone:464 for several years as the broadcast mixer for its radio station, selected the audiophile rotary Xone:V6 and MIDI-enabled Xone:92 to give DJ's a choice in the DJ booth, with an ML3000 VCA console to provide sound reinforcement for live acts.

Head of Production David Bradshaw commented: "The Xone:V6 sound is rounded and warm, never sharp and with plenty of headroom. We have had DJ's change mixer mid-set to the V6 purely because the sound is so much better than other mixers. Its best feature must be the high-pass filter on each channel. It takes a little while for DJs to understand what this does but once they do everyone agrees that this is far better than a simple 'bass'

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UK - Pictured is an unusual installation by EQ Audio & Events of Dublin. The company was contracted to specify, design and build a promotions vehicle for Red Bull - based around a 1944 US Military Police Dodge Vehicle. The original vehicle was stripped out and the rear canopy roof was cut off (vehicle modification was by Par Fit Dublin) and replaced by a hinged steel canopy mounted on hydraulic rams. A 2.6kW Dometic TEC29 generator with separate fuel tank was mounted beneath the vehicle, allowing approximately four hours of independent operation from a full fill.

Sound engineer Kevin Madigan installed the audio and visual equipment. The system was specified to be used as a DJ setup - d&b audiotechnik speakers and amplification were chosen, using two of their Ci90s mounted left and right and a single E12 subwoofer power by D12 amplifiers. DJ equipment included an Allen & Heath Xo

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Denmark - Kristian Kolding, the former President/CEO of Martin Professional, has entered the Board of Directors at Swedish gobo manufacturer Beacon AB. Martin Professional and Beacon entered a strategic partnership in 2001, in which Martin purchased 25% of the share capital to ensure the future supply of quality gobos. Subsequently, Beacon has become Martin's most important supplier of standard gobos and its preferred partner for custom gobos.

"I'm excited to join the Beacon board," says Kolding. "Beacon is - based on their own patented technology - one of the world leaders in this very specialized industry and I look forward to help continuing the positive trend."

Kolding held the CEO post of Martin Professional from 1998 to 2004, a six-year period in which he saw a dramatic growth in the company, more than doubling its size. Today Martin Professional is p

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UK - The return of David Morbey to D&M Professional Europe has led to a number of new appointments being confirmed, as general manager Mark Perrins reshuffles his 'cabinet'. Explaining the rationale, Mark states, "When the Denon and Marantz operations merged last year there wasn't a great deal of movement in personnel. But with the benefit of a year's trading behind us there is now the opportunity to restructure on a more defined European basis."

This has been influenced by the centralizing of all stock within Germany, the appointment of four country managers (each with their own reps), the newly-created position of a German-based European service co-ordinator and a product planner - all of which are central to the strategic development.

Crucial to the change in the UK is the appointment of David Morbey to the new position of product manager - where he takes on respo

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UK - Harman Pro UK has supplied Sound Division with an integrated audio solution including JBL speakers, BSS routing and processing, dbx zoning and Crown amplification for the impressive new Albannach venue in Trafalgar Square. The contemporary Scottish restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge is divided into three distinct areas - the bright and open main lounge bar on the ground floor, featuring large windows, lots of natural light and the stunning urban views; the more intimate mezzanine restaurant area above the rear portion of main lounge bar; and a discreet cocktail bar area downstairs. All three areas have diverse ambiences and so all required a variety of acoustic treatments when it came to the sound design. The three zones also had to be able to function either independently or simultaneously, so the global audio design had to be highly versatile.

Harman Pro UK's Andy Duffie

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Ireland - In the heart of Dundalk in Co. Louth on Ireland's North East coast, The Spirit Store is one of the leading venues for progressive and up and coming musical performers in the country. Housed in the former Port Merchants house dating back to the 19th century and now renovated and refurbished by its owners Mark Deary and Mark Mulholland, the Spirit Store originally opened in 1999.

It has quickly become a magnet for lovers of all types of popular music in the fields of acoustic, folk, traditional and rock. Besides being a popular live music venue, the Spirit Store now leads the way with a state-of-the-art sound system, having recently installed a d&b audiotechnik Qi-Series supplied by pro-audio dealers Mosco. Kevin McGing, Mosco's designer and sound engineer who specified and installed the system was enthusiastic about the result: "After the Store had considered a num

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The Netherlands - Two prominent sound rental companies have taken the decision to add Nexo's GEO S compact line array to rental stock; ACS is a a leading player on the international audiovisual scene buying into Nexo for the first time, whereas Skyline has been supplying Nexo systems for many years. In Alphen aan de Rijn, in the Netherlands, Skyline Sound & Light has added a new Nexo GEO S to its rental inventory, supplied by Iemke Roos. The system will be used for exclusive events, one of the first of which was the annual Debutantes Ball, held at the Grandhotel Huis ter Duin Noordwijk aan Zee.

Skyline's Bart Bakker has been a satisfied Nexo PS series and Alpha-E systems user for a number of years. Now he has invested in a GEO S compact line array system, comprising 10x S805, with 2x S830 downfill cabinets. Four CD12 sub-bass units complete the system, with Nexo NX241 system con

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USA - Audio-Technica microphones were used throughout this year's VH1 Save The Music Concert, which saw a host of musical greats turn out stellar performances at Manhattan's legendary Beacon Theatre. The concert made extensive use of Audio-Technica's Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System on lead vocals for artists including Alicia Keys, Rob Thomas and John Legend.

The concert was held on 11 April, and employed A-T wireless and wired mics in numerous applications. A-T Artist Elite 5000 Series Wireless systems were also used in presentations by Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Christina Applegate and LL Cool J. The large selection of hardwired A-T microphones on hand included the AE2500 for bass guitar amps, ATM35 and AT4054 on horns, AT4051a for hi-hat and ride cymbal, AT4054 on background vocals, and AE5100 for audience.

Audio production mixer Al Centrella, whose credits in

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USA - Some have dubbed Miami-based Churchill's Pub the CBGB's of the American South. Locals have been calling it Miami's Best Rock Club every year since 1991, according to Miami's alternative weekly, New Times. But most people just call it "The Church" - an appropriate nickname given that it's a popular destination for music lovers looking to celebrate underground rock.

Churchill's austere exterior and interior presence reflect the spirit of underground rock and roll - where the music itself rules, and the glitz is left at the door. It's a place where silver HVAC ducting doubles as stage decor, and where the floor is more often bathed in Guinness than clean water. During the day, it successfully masquerades as a quirky British sports pub, serving up UK imports to fans watching world soccer and rugby.

However seven nights a week for the last 20 years, Churchill

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China - The first HK Audio Cohedra Coherent Dynamic Response Array system in China has enjoyed its inaugural open air outing at the 2005 Beijing International Marathon Relay in April. The Beijing Zenith Show Company purchased their Cohedra system in February, just before Chinese New Year, from German manufacturer HK Audio's Chinese distributor, Melody Development Company. So far it has been used for indoor applications only, but the onset of spring has heralded a move into the open air, debuting at one of the world's most prestigious outdoor spaces - Beijing's Tian An Men Square.

The 20th anniversary of the Beijing Marathon Relay saw more than 3,000 long-distance runners competing in six different groups - the largest number of athletes to ever participate in the event. A large concert was staged in Tian An Men Square to celebrate the anniversary of the marathon, featuring live

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UK - Bosch Security Systems has appointed Jeremy Hockham as MD of its UK operations. Based at the main Bosch HQ facility in Denham, Hockham brings a successful track record of over 15 years in general management, and extensive experience in the security industry: he was previously international MD for Honeywell Security Group, responsible for all international operations outside the US including UK, Europe and Asia for several years.

His new role at Bosch is to build on the well-established values of the Bosch brand name for quality of products, services and technology and to accelerate Bosch's growth as one of the big four security companies in the UK. "Bosch Security Systems is renowned not only for the quality of its products and support but also for its long-term investment and commitment to the security market and its customers," said Jeremy Hockham.

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UK - With the opening of Apt, late night entertainment specialists, Urbium plc has introduced a new lounge, bar and club concept to the City of London. Situated between Bank and Mansion House station, the new construction boasts a chic interior, and reflects the intention of Urbium to develop further in London's square mile, alongside its firmly-established West End units.

One of the venue's more creative features is the inspired use of Boolean logic, introduced to them by sound installation company Green-I, and featured in the new Soundweb London digital signal processing product range.

Faced with a 540-capacity venues, trading on two floors - with sound sources varying between a Rolec hard disk music manager and conventional DJ set-up - Green-I demonstrated how Soundweb London could either combine or separate the atmospheres in the two environments.

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UK - EM Acoustics distributor Autograph Sales reports that the British-designed loudspeaker is continuing to make its mark up and down the country. A relative newcomer to the pro audio scene, the EM Acoustics range is impressing installers, sound designers and consultants alike in the demanding installation market, say Autograph.

London-based system installation and music production company Electracoustic specified EM Acoustics loudspeakers and custom rigging from Autograph Sales as part of a complete sound system supplied and installed at Chak 89, a brand new multi-purpose venue opening in Mitcham this month. Chak 89 will cater for all occasions, especially serving the local Asian community. The venue's sound system design had to be versatile enough to accommodate DJs, parties, ceremonies, live bands, cinema and conference. Electracoustic's Jon Trotter chose EM Acoustics as a h

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UK - FX Rentals has once again played a major role in the annual Nokia Urban Music Festival with The Prince's Trust, a two-day event held at London¹s Earls Court in April. FX provided all equipment for the Nokia DJ Workshop, supplying a Soundcraft K3 40 channel console, 15 Vestax Mixers and 30 Technics SL1210 turntables. Here, wanna-be DJs as young as eight years old were able to try out their skills on the decks, assisted by DJs including Mr Thing, DJ Skully and Ritchie Rufftone.

All the audio channels from the 15 DJ systems were fed into the Soundcraft so individual stereo channels could be solo'd at any time and fed through the main PA system. This was also provided by FX and comprised four Mackie SRM 450 self powered speakers with four HZ PB400 sub bass units. FX also provided two Mackie SRM450 speakers, a Mackie 1202VLZ mixer, a Denon CD player and a Shure SM58 mic for the

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UK - One of the world's most famous cathedrals, St. Paul's in London, has recently completed a significant audio upgrade, which has included the replacing of all its existing amplification with QSC's ISA 300T amps. Noted architect Sir Christopher Wren designed the church on a six-acre site after the great fire of 1666 destroyed the original church.

The cathedral's long-time audio contractors, RG Jones Sound Engineering Ltd., proposed QSC amplification based on an extensive system survey by Arup Acoustics' consultant Sam Wise. Wise had recommended that the overall set up required increased headroom and greater sonic clarity to better reach the cathedral's congregations of up to 2,600 people. RG Jones, in turn, recommended the QSC solution, partly due to its familiarity with the products' reliability, but primarily because, "it has a true 100V line-isolated transformer output

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UK - The University of Portsmouth is responding to diversification in the music industry by developing a course in computational sound. The new MSc Creative and Computational Sound degree meets the growing demand for 'sound specialists' who may go on to produce sound for mobiles, computers, telephones, multimedia sound tracks and the entertainment industry.

Liz Dobson, senior lecturer in the Department of Creative Technologies said: "Students will develop skills for programming sound synthesis, creating interactive sound systems and devising sound and audio systems for a wide range of applications such as computing audio, installation sound, computer games and film. In addition they will be able to conduct their own research into sound by joining the University's new Son-X research group."

The launch of the course has led to significant investment in computing resour

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USA - QSC Audio Products Inc has appointed Joe Etrick to the position of Systems Specialist, Installed Sound. In his new role, Etrick's main focus will be to provide sales andtechnical support of QSC's loudspeaker and digital networking products as they relate to complete system packages. In addition, he will be on hand for EASE software data modelling for any dealers or installers requiring technical assistance for system installations.

Before joining QSC, Etrick was a Manufacturers' Representative with TroutFarm Technical Sales, QSC's Northern California rep firm. His position consisted of sales and technical support for the 15 lines of professional audio and video products TroutFarm represents. Etrick's resume spans nearly four decades, and includes radio and television broadcast engineering, retail audio and video sales, and commercial audio and video contracting. He is a me

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UK - At a meeting held on 28 April at the HQ of London-based sound company Orbital, founder members of BEIRG - the British Entertainment Industry Radio Group - identified the need and confirmed the intention to appoint a consultant. His or her job will be to collate the RF requirements of the Production, Broadcast, Theatre and Film-making industries with a mind to presenting to Ofcom the industry's case for continued access to workable, clean RF spectrum. In addition to BEIRG members, Peter Roberts of SOLT - the Society Of London Theatres - was also present at the meeting.

The group has been formed as a non-profit making trade association to address the issues arising from the potential sell-off of RF spectrum currently used in the above-mentioned industries on a daily basis. Should the spectrum be sold off to other parties, the effect for these industries could be catastrophic,

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