Basic functionality such as gain and level can be controlled from the mixer's front panel. Optional computer control allows more detailed channel settings such as low-cut filter to be configured via PC, using the included SmartMixer software. Designed for intuitive, easy-to-use operation, the mixer automatically keeps the number of open microphones to a minimum, bringing background noise and feedback under control while providin
Concert Sound's Andy Davies confirmed that Knopfler has been an EAW aficionado since his debut as a solo artist some 10 years ago. "Back then we were using what was at the time the industry-standard touring rig - a KF850/853 system. Three years ago, after many years of long and tireless service, we replaced it with the KF760 line array, which performs fabulously well. For my money, there isn't a better system on the market in terms of audio clarity and consis
"We've always tried to run a quality business and be a source of advice and support to our customers," says HHB's founder and managing director Ian Jones, himself celebrating a fiftieth birthday this year. "We're proud of the role the company has played in pioneering digital audio technology, and of our continued innovation with groundbreaking products like our own HHB FlashMic, the world's first digital recording microphone."
Today, HHB is a
The iSwitch's ultra-low noise specification comes from extensive use of premium components, plus care and attention to board design and layout. The result is superb, transparent audio quality and the headroom to accurately reproduce the most demanding input signal.
A and B Input Gains are adjustable from Off through to +6dB via level controls on the front panel. LED status indicators show which Input is currently active. Interlocking switches also prevent more than one output pair being selected at a time, so that each output pair can be s
Now owners, Niko and Antonis Iliopoulos, have contracted QSC Audio's Greek distributor, I. Diamantopoulos SA to design and install the sound equipment for his new Prytanion 2, in the wealthy area of Kifisia, in the north suburbs of Athens. Project manager Sotiris Sofianos designed a system in which the processed audio signal is relayed though an all-QSC AcousticDesign PA.
With the rooms d
Not only a place to enjoy music, the Sketch Club remains an outlet for artistic expression as it can show independent film screenings, art exhibits, or fashion shows. The club's innovative approach is reflected
Enttech specified a total of four Innovason digital audio mixing consoles for the show; two Sy48s on Front of House duty handling both the main act and all the other microphones such as commentators, presenters and guests; and two Sy80s on monitors. Enttech's sound designer, Nikko Xpovomoulos explained that for such an important show that was broadcast live to over ten million viewers, not to mention the 13,000-strong audience in the arena, full redundancy was imperative. He therefore set up A and B systems each comprising and Sy48, a stagebox and an Sy80.
"We
"My experience has been that the function and sound quality of the smaller format Midas consoles is close enough to the larger Midas consoles that I can switch back and forth relatively easily," says Dave Rat. "I also wanted to step away from the increasingly popular trend of wedging highly complex and powerful consoles - digital or analogue - into simple and relatively non-complex gigs. I wanted a compact and easy to set up FOH world, yet I also wanted to be able to see everything that is going on at a sin
For the plenary session, PSP designed and constructed a set that represented MS Life's logo and branding. To achieve this two 18ft wide screens were used to relay live camera, video and graphics. LED and intelligent lighting was used extensively to provide effects and colour changes throughout the presentation.
A fibre optic link was installed to relay sound and images
"I am looking forward to this new challenge," said Sawyer. "The company has an enormously high reputation worldwide and its brands - without exception - number among the elite of global players. Another factor is that the Middle East and Africa have unbelievable potential. There's a tremendous demand in the region for high quality products and genuine know-how."
To get across Telex / EVI Audio's customer-oriented philosophy of developing products that solve real problems Tony Sawyer is counting not only upon numerou
Sound hire company Innovative Production Services encountered Square One at Entech 2006 on the stand of Australian KT distributor APAC Audio, and were impressed with both the performance and price. "The compression was smooth and the cue on the graphics was extremely realistic," sais Innovative's sound engineer, Nathan Tasker.
Square One graphics units were also used on Australia's largest celebration of contemporary Christian music, the Australian Gospel Music Festival, which is held in the Queensland city of Toowoomba. Klark Teknik has had a high profile over the eight years of the festival and it was raised even further this y
"We need to deal with up to 14 incoming sources at any one time so we use the iDR-8 with expansion units to give a 16x16 clean-feed matrix," explains BBC Radio Outside Broadcast Manager, Jonathan Wilson.Generally, commentary circuits are fed into the local control room on digital bearers, which could be Vandas or ISDN. These are subject to a noticeable transmission delay, which means that the return path of the 4-wire - back to the commentator's headphones - must be fed with a 'clean f
PLASA06 will give DJs a chance to get their hands on all the latest gear and mix with some of the best-known names in the business, offering DJs everything they need to get great sound and fantastic visuals, with hands-on demos of everything from stylish turntables to cutting-edge VJ kit.In fact, all the major developments in DJ and VJ technology will be on show - decks, CD players, mixers, video kit, effects, software, samplers, samples, styli and headphones - spanning both analogue and digital domains. And there'll be other gear to check out too, with over 300 pro audio, lighting and video companies previewing major new products.
Exhibitors with new DJ and VJ products confirmed to date
Fraser will be responsible for supporting dealers and prospective clients with aggregating and installing Yamaha products into complete solutions systems, and will also have a special brief to develop Yamaha's presence in the growing Church and Houses of Worship sector.
Commercial Audio's general manager, Nick Cook comments: "We are delighted to have Scott on board; his unique mix of skills and experience wil
"Total Solutions and Turbosound will also be at the AVL Thailand show in Bangkok at the end of July," says Turbosound's Middle East and Asia sales manager Tim McCall. "There we will be taking part in a live loudspeaker shoot-out/demonstration there against other leading manufacturers with a combination of our new TA-500 (Aspect Wide) and TSW-218 loudspeakers. This allows both existing and potential
The Ostelbienhalle is 44m long and 22m wide, equipped with a gallery all the way round. The area opposite the stage has been built in an attractive, contemporary design using concrete and glass. Though very pleasing to the eye, this presented a problem for balanced sound reinforcement. The Halle's management was looking for sufficiently dynamic musical reproduction, even SPLs and speech clarity throughout the venue - all within a tight budget.
The challeng
After five weeks of set-up and two weeks of rehearsals, the indescribably lavish production which included more than 65 tons of trussing, more than 23 European solo artists and bands competed for the title, while a jury at the venue and viewers at home voted for this year's winner.
The Athens based Adamson rental partner Enttech, took on the welcome challenge of designing the audio for this massive production with the help of consultant Scott Willsallen (previous work includes the sound design for the 2004 Athens Olympics also with Enttech). There were some obstacles to overcome, such as having to fly the sound system really high, to accommodate TV cameras and massive lighting rigs, but also finding a comfortable balance for sound
"It was very important that the new console should serve many kinds of events, and therefore I specified a mixer that could manage 4-6 wedge monitor mixes and two effect mixes, and had 12-16 mic channels, inserts on each channel, up to eight groups, a matrix, and extensive metering. The GL3800 provided all of these functions and more," commented the Museum's sound engineer, Peter Rozgonyi.
The console is kept in a flight case with cabling to multi-pin connectors for easy installation and transp
The west London based company has purchased sixteen J8 elements, four J12s and ten J-Subs, together with twenty two D12 amplifiers to power it all and four flying frames to hang it.
This follows on from Entec's major purchase of d&b's first generation of Q-series line array two years ago - which has been on the road for them constantly ever since.
The J-Series has been specifically designed to provide high-power-high-quality audio for arena and stadium shows, and any large spaces requiring very high clarity audio including outdoor shows and festivals.
Entec's head of sound Dick Hayes says: "It made complete sense to carry on the d&b route when this product was released, allowing us to offer d&b for all our
Orbital's head of sales, Tom Byrne says: "The TRX900 system simply re-writes everything we have become used to in radio mic technology. It adds enormous potential both to our rental fleet and our sales inventory as it has been designed from the ground-up for use in contemporary broadcast and theatre applications. Gone is any sense of compression, no noise reduction, companders or de-emphasis. Instead the TRX 900 offers a totally open and natural sound with a dynamic range of 114dB."
Setting a precedent as a versatile and reliable tool, s
With a variety of new HK Audio product ranges coming onstream and various upgrades of established existing systems, Event had plenty to offer new and existing pro audio customers. To set the scene, trade visitors to the show site were greeted with the sight of a fully-flown hang of Cohedra on a line array tower, matched by a tower hang of the new Cohedra Compact (CoCo) system, offering an ideal opportunity to assess the performance of the systems. Already, Cohedra
"In 2002, we recognized a need to redesign and upgrade our AV systems to showcase the latest advances in technology and to better serve the complex needs of our clients," said Gary L. Hall, for Booz Allen. "So in 2004, we began execution of a project to overhaul thesystems in the auditorium."
The Newman Auditorium was originally constructed in the mid-1990s and installed with the current AV technology of that time. Ten years later, Newman Auditorium's aging systems were under constant use and stress so Hall, along with colleague Edwin Morman, worked with Rick Winde, national accounts director, for Profes
The training programme covers a broad range of topics from DDA legislation and standards, specifying loop systems for different situations both simple and complex, amplifier specification, input audio design, loop installation, survey and commissioning to system maintenance.
"A good loop system requires careful design - far too many systems are installed without consideration of the loop configuration, the input audio systems and the need to provide intelligibility," explains Ampetronic managing director Julian Pieters. "As a result, we see many systems which fail to provide benefit to the hard-of-hearing or meet the requirements of legislation. We are committed to changing this through the educatio
Artecom in Berlin and Dresden, Babbel + Haeger in Bergneustadt, Hermes Music in Kamen, Veranstaltungstechnik Linke in Leipzig and NPB Veranstaltungstechnik in Neunkirchen are the Geo D pioneers. Reflecting the different specialisations of all these companies, the Geo D systems are already being deployed in a wide variety of applications, from corporate and industrial events to live music and sport.
Three companies - Artecom, Hermes and NPB - have been using Geo D for events that were part of the World Cup Football Championships, and Veranstaltungstechnik Linke took Geo D to the Hessentag in Leipzig for the Bach
