The show was devised by Kirstie Blakeman (also the event manager) from Liverpool Culture Company and Steve Boothman from Fantastic Fireworks. They created a soundtrack encompassing an array of music styles - kicking off with Leftfield's 'Phat Planet' and ending on the Can-Can.
They wanted to focus attention on the building rather than the sky, and integrate the City's '2005 Year of the Sea' theme with its 2006 one - 'Year of Perfor
The consoles have been widely adopted by venues and sound contractors, due to their ability to handle the most demanding live sound mixing for FOH, monitors, or a combination of both from a single desk.
The deal follows a number of major sales and installations by A.C. since becoming a stockist last year, including the supply of an MH4 for the restored and re-opened Hackney Empire.
A.C. was appointed for to its ability to meet the standards required by Harman Pro, including product knowledge, training, and the capacity to provide the necessary support for console users in this sector of the market. The company carries stock of MH consoles as part of its extensive inventory of Soundcraft products, enabling it to respond quickly to
"The band is spot-on and very powerful," says Canegreen managing director Yan Stile, "and they're playing almost every night during a two-m
One of the most fan-friendly features at the Mankato facility is Vikings Village, the product of a partnership between the Vikings organization, training camp organizers and corporate sponsor Midwest Wireless. Even when the team isn't practicing, fans are treated to a variety of entertainment and activities, including live music contests and themed entertainment onstage and an intera
The church serves as a spiritual and cultural centre for the town. Its acoustics have proven ideal for both traditionally styled worship services and non-amplified events such as classical music concerts. However, as younger members brought more amplified music sensibilities from their culture into the church, the shortcomings of the building's original sound system bec
"The Harman Pro Group developed HiQnet as a universal technology for any application or configuration," said Mark Terry, Harman Pro Group president. "Focusing on network control and connectivity, HiQnet enables systems integrators to design more intuitive, more efficient audio systems for any type of facility. The Edge at Aotea Centre is a prime example, uniting multiple zones on multiple floors under a singular control platform."
The Edge features five performing arts houses -
Shaun Minns of Computer DJ told LSI Online that the deal was struck with Zio Technologies as a result of a contact made at the PLASA Show in September.
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The most recently-commissioned system was at Northampton Academy, which has been designed around four spaces - the main assembly hall, two drama studios and a dance studio. "We have got to know the Martin Audio catalogue well and know what the product can do," says Ling, adding that the enclosures complement Hawthorn's large hire inventory of Martin Audio loudspeakers. "Not only does it provide a highly flexible solution, but the AQ boxes are r
"We initially supplied the M1D system on a hire basis," recalls Lee Thomson of Prosound Pty Ltd of Johannesburg, Meyer Sound's South African distributor. "We rigged it up for a weekend of services, and for a special concert later that week by the well-known British songwriter and worship leader, Matt Redman. What the church leadership heard clearly t
Denon's parent company D&M Professional Europe confirmed the exclusive agreement with Stefan Farrugia's company at September's PLASA Show after the importer had placed an order for a quantity of professional CD players.
Futuretech have wasted no time in introducing the new DN-S3500 to some of the island's leading DJ's, such as house specialist Carl Bee, Darren Vandit, DJ J Joy and Stefan's brother Josef.
Joy has immediately been signed up to a two-year sponsorship with Denon, initiating the S3500 decks during a four-hour Christmas Eve marathon, Joy Xmas, at Tattinger's Club in Rabat.
"I decided to choose J Joy cause he is the leading DJ in Malta and at the same time a real showman who draws a great crowd,"
One of these is Terminal - the best discotheque in the region of Cherepovetz, which has a population of 320,000 people. Mega Music installed all the audio and lighting equipment, incorporating a BSS FDS-366 Omnidrive Compact Plus to process a loudspeaker system consisting of six JBL ASB6128 and eight ASB6212 enclosures, powered by Crown CTs amplification. With the provision of a Soundcraft GB4 mixing console.
In Moscow, Asia Casino is proving to be one of the best high-end casinos in the Russian capital. This venue boasts a luxurious oriental-style interior, with an audio system installed by Senzar, Mega Music's long time partn
The house sound was mixed on a Digidesign Venue by Henrik Bonné, and he could scarcely have enjoyed the experience more. "This desk includes the best offline software, best automation (for music and events), and best sound of any of the big live mixing consoles I have come across," he remarked. "And the opportunity to work with Digidesign's plug-ins has really made an impact on me."
Such is the simplicity of the desk that he has decided to run his next show without any outboard effects whatsoever. "Focusrite plugins on the vocals, Smack! and Purple Audio/Bomb Factory on the bass, drums and brass ... it just works!" sa
"Steve is one of those guys who only lets you know when something isn't right," says Koerner. "For the first few dates of his tour we were using some other wedges that we had in-house, but we were having some difficulties with them. So we switched out mid-stride with these HiQs and Steve barely even looked at the monitor guys from then on. The monitor engineer and tech were both just in awe of the difference the HiQs made."
Koerner says he is equally impressed with the 115XT HiQ's sonic performance. "T
Honywill took a 96-input desk - using 93 of the available channels for mixing the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and for special effects playbacks. "I have used all the digital desks in the marketplace, and I'd say they are all good," he reports. "The difference with the Venue is that it is really good. There's something about it . . . it is really the sweetest sounding, most easy to use desk, and it feels ni
The exclusive club, bar and restaurant is housed in a three-storey 19th century granite building, which has been sensitively converted by Edinburgh-based architects/designers Kerr Blyth Associates (KBA). The result is 'The Albyn', which provides Aberdeen-based owners, European Development Company (EDC), with the jewel in their leisure crown.
Working with architectural technicians Canale Associates, KBA designed a two-storey extension to the rear of the property to incorporate the bar, restaurant and entertainment area, featuring a grand piano, acoustica
The company's MD Gary Marks explains: "Björn Again has been a client for many years now, probably 10 years. But this time round, the PA requirement was quite different from previous tours. Andy Keighley [Björn Again's production manager] had very specific PA requirements, taking into account the changing demographic of the Björn Again audience. The brief was to provide a compact line array which could fly off 2,250kg points on the front truss should it be needed, and it couldn't block any sight lines due to the nature of the show. He wanted high quality sound that could be heard but not seen."
After a meeting at the 2005 PLASA show with Logic's And
Multiple operating modes are possible in either stand-alone or software-controlled configuration. When used in combination with Brähler's MicControl software, it is possible to operate the system via a geographic layout showing individual microphones. Add touch-screen control or remote camera control and you have a fully-integrated, professional conference discussion system, says the company.
Each DC10 unit boasts a built-in loudspeaker, backlit on/off/request button and 2.5m lead for connecting further units. There is even a ring LED on the gooseneck stem to indicate when a microphone is active. The microphone is available now by contacting Brähler ICS.
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Formed by Harry Zinken, Purple Group numbers among its clients some of the country's biggest artists and corporate clients. Among them is top Dutch rock band Kane, and the latter's rise from pub roots to arena-scale superstardom was one of the factors that spurred Zinken to sign up to the extensive rental resources and expertise of the Synco Europe Network.
Harry Zinken comments: "We had worked with Kane since they playing bars and clubs, and when they started to become really big their management, wh
This ninth annual IBF was organised by the Islamic Development Bank, Organisation of the Islamic Conference, and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosting presenters and delegates including trade ministers from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and the host nation, Saudi Arabia. Held in Jeddah's largest conference venue - the Hilton's main ballroom - HAV needed to provide an equally impressive sound system.
HAV installed a Tannoy speaker system, suspended from a truss mother grid. Stage coverage was handled by DPA lectern mics for the podium and panel discussion groups, and a Beyer radio mic syste
The full endorsement deal with Carlsbro provides Lucie with the brand new CMR 40 wireless radio microphone, which she will use at her major show in Berlin in February where she will perform to more than 8,000 people. Lucie is also using a Carlsbro Delta PA system with Powerline power amplifiers, in rehearsal for forthcoming shows in Norway and Germany.
Carlsbro's sales and marketing director Jon Gold has closely followed Lucie's career since hearing early tracks from her forthcoming solo album, Sweet Medicine, from a musician friend wh
"We've used VDC as our main cable supplier for many years now," says Rob Barnard, the theatre's technical manager. "The company gives us great service and its products are very reliable, which is why it is always our first choice."
Since taking delivery of this system, the RNT has placed an order for a duplicate set of ca
TRC and ARX can be found at Entech on stand O22.
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It therefore comes as no surprise to learn that producing the cream of the music industry's talent requires the very best tutors and the very best equipment. This is particularly true in the College's recording studio which recently took delivery of a Yamaha DM2000 digital mixing desk.
"We use the desk for everything - main session work, studio recording, video sync and screen work," said Joe Johnson, the College's Studio Manager. "I like its controllability and the fact that it works seamlessly with Pro Tools."
The College also has a Yamaha O2R mixing desk in control room two. "We've had it about six years and it's proved
L-Acoustics president Christian Heil comments: "The introduction of a self-powered line of products does not indicate a change in our strategy, but an emphasis of L-Acoustics position towards multi-purpose, easy-to-use portable applications." And he clarifies: "It is not in our intention to extend the concept of self-powered speakers to the entire L-Acoustics range. However this approach seems relevant to us for small- to medium-sized multi-purpose systems."
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