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More features have been added since its first public appearance, the most significant being an A/D and D/A NexSys module option. Any number of analogue audio outputs per module can be converted to digital EtherSound and CobraNet protocols, with support for other protocols to be added in the near future. This will allow for a digital snake to interface directly into the CV 20. The module can also covert digital audio into analog, thus making the CV 20 an ideal back-up partner for digital consoles. One NexSys module will allow for up to 16 channels of A/D and D/A conversion. Multiple modules can be plugged into the console back frame.

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The SD7 is based around a new technology developed at DiGiCo, called "Stealth digital processing", and could ultimately bring a whole new dimension to digital mixing, the company says.

"The party was mainly to celebrate our MBO," says DiGiCo marketing director David Webster. "But it also gave us the chance to let our guests have a sneak preview of what we're working towards. The SD7 is purely a concept, but who knows what the real possibilities could be."

Stealth is a culmination of embedded FPGA an

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Greg McLagan, vice president global sales at QSC Audio, commented, "We were looking for a partner sharing our passion for sound and performance, being dedicated to QSC and our products. We are very happy having found exactly this partner in Shure Distribution."

Shure Distribution's newly-appointed product manager for QSC, Marcus Bäumler, responded, "We see the complete line of products as having huge potential in the German market. Over the years QSC has put together a very competitive portfolio of products, al

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The Gottelier Award was inaugurated this year to recognise an individual or team who, over the years, has made a significant and sustained contribution to the advancement of entertainment, presentation or installation technology - whether in audio, lighting, rigging, staging or any other related field.

Following nominations from across all sectors, four industry pioneers were shortlisted - Tony Andrews (Funktion One), Richard Belliveau (High End Systems), Adam Bennette (ETC) and Wayne Howell (Artistic Licence). The winner was decided through an open online vote on the PLASA website.

Designed to further emphasise the PLASA Innovation Awards'

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Each OmniLine array is constructed by connecting together multiple array modules. Up to 32 modules can be connected where both high output and vertical focussing down to low/mid frequencies are req

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Meyer Sound has previously provided support to educational programmes conducted by industry organizations such as USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) and Broadway Sound Master Classes, but the new partnership with ESAMA is the first programme designated as a scholarship bearing the name of

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For his latest sold-out stadium tour, The Year of Jacky Cheung World Tour 07, fans are enjoying what critics are calling the most impressive sound and lighting systems ever to accompany the Cantopop icon on the road, including Electro-Voice line array loudspeakers and Midas mixing consoles.

Produced by Engineering Impact Hong Kong and promoted by Fun Entertainment Limited, the tour stopped off for a triumphant homecoming show at the Hong Kong Coliseum in August, where house engineer Daniel Kwan mixed on a Midas Heritage 3000 through a main PA comprised of 8x X-Line Xlvs, 4x X-Li

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As a d&b audiotechnik official sales and installation partner, Orbital's staff are on hand to discuss its latest d&b installations and demonstrate the company's latest Remote Network Software solutions.

The latest digital mixing consoles from Yamaha and Digidesign are being showcased as are a host of wireless radio comms solutions from both HME and Telex. Also on display is RTS Telex's range of wired comms systems.

Orbital's is also showcasing its unique CSC audio playback and

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Because of the consistent high energy of DJ Tiësto's concerts, there existed a need for a line array capable of handling high sound pressure levels on a continual basis, as DJ Tiësto takes very few breaks during performances. Additionally, Audioservices and Design needed a lightweight line array system with no sacrifice in power. To that end, the company deployed a touring system for European dates based upon JBL Vertec VT4889 large-format line array elements, with JBL VRX932s in use for additional fill speakers.

"In standard rock and roll setups the music allows for a lot of pauses for the equipment to rest momentarily, but with an environmental dance-m

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According to Joe Buchalter, president of Metric Halo: "The ULN-2 is an incredibly good mic pre, but sometimes you want something that isn't quite 'so pristine' - a certain amount of low-order harmonic distortion has a way of adding depth and sheen to everything that passes through it, thus the high regard applied to classic transformer coupled preamps.

"With the transformer option installed, the ULN-2 acquires that classic character. A second benefit is that the transformer completely electrically isolates the preamp from the source, raising the common mode rejection above its already excellent performance, and providing a measure of confidence when dealing with the unknowns of location sound."

(Jim Evans)

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The names of registrants chosen as contestants in the random drawing will be posted on Shure's website on 29 October. Dedicated mic lockers will be sent out the same day, and must be returned no later than 11 February 2008. Announcement of the Grand Prize winner will take place on 10 May, 2008.

Competing teams from each school are required to record and mix an original piece of music, which will then be judged by a panel of industry professionals who will evaluate the reco

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"The six Plasma P1 powered boxes are fantastic as monitors," says James Kragle of J&S Audio, who also mixes the show. "I chose them for their versatility and because I can get some serious SPL out of them - these things get loud. I've used P1s for a number of rock gigs, and have had nothing but compliments on their clarity and power. I especially like their balanced output; put up two as a stereo pair with horns down the centre and anyone listening

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RHAON from Renkus-Heinz opens a new era in networked, powered loudspeakers with an industry-first combination of integral amplification, DSP, digital audio networking, control and monitoring, which will available for the entire Renkus-Heinz powered product lineup, says the company.

Under the headline Maximum Control, RHAON technology will become a standard option in every new Renkus-Heinz powered loudspeaker, beginning with the all-new Sygma SG Series.

Also now shipping is the RHAON-Empowered CF Series, which brings RHAON and the CF Series' technologies to a broad market acro

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A crowd in excess of 10,000 was served by a JBL Vertec system with 16 mid-size VT4888 line array elements per side and 12 JBL SRX728 (2 x 18") subwoofers per side, with six VRX932LAs in use for front-fills. Farber Sound's Brad Van Voorst was system engineer for the event.

The primary rental sound provider for this year's Family Values Tour is Clair Brothers/Showco. All shows on the current summer tour except the concert at the Float-Rite Park Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin are being fully serviced by this leading international firm. Due to logistical issues, the tour's regular sys

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The Perpetual License agreement between the two entities calls for current products to be branded 'EAW MicroWedge', fully supported by the resources of EAW. Further, Rat Sound Founder Dave "Rat" Levine, creator of MicroWedge and other sound reinforcement designs, will be working closely with the EAW Engineering Department on the development of new MicroWedge models as well as other EAW touring products.

"In securing this pre-eminent floor monitor line for our worldwide customer base, EAW is once again demonstrating its commitment to true performance audio by bringing the best in both design and talent to the EAW brand," e

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"Gary's experience is unique in that he has worked closely within the MI, corporate, house of worship, recording and live sound markets," says Thomas Hansen, VP sales, Bosch Communications Systems - Americas. "More than 25 years of entertainment technology experience - along with a solid background in global sales management and brand management - will make him a great asset. Gary will team with Jeff Taylor (Dynacord product manager, Americas) to provide a dynamic force for the Dynacord brand and products in the Americas."

Most recently, Pace held a sales and marketing position with LSI, a lighting and rigging production company specialising in corporate events, press events and trade shows. He also spent more than nine years as the global sales and market

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Each of the three locations selected for the new stores - on New York's Fifth Avenue, at Los Angeles' The Grove shopping centre, and in London's Mayfair - has been designed for maximum audio and visual impact. "The vision for these stores was to design a retail environment that is as much about fashion as it is entertainment," says David Schwartz, Abercrombie & Fitch's director of audio/video technology. "We wanted to design an audio system that could deliver the impact of a full-blown theatre experience."

For the London location, Schwartz designed a distributed system that includes 5

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Total Sound Solutions turned to Harman Pro for the sound system. Company director, Chris Hooke chose a JBL VerTec VT4887 compact line array set-up for the job. He reports: "This was right on the edge of a residential area in Swansea so obviously we had to be very careful with the sound. We were able to use JBL's Line Array Calculator software to tell us exactly what angles to use to get the exact coverage without sound over-spilling into the residential area. There were two hotels literally about 20m past where we wanted to fire so the main adva

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RHAON from Renkus-Heinz offers an industry-first combination of integral amplification, DSP, digital audio networking, control and monitoring, which will available for the entire Renkus-Heinz powered product lineup, the company says. Under the headline 'Maximum Control', RHAON technology will become a standard option in every new Renkus-Heinz powered loudspeaker, beginning with the all-new Sygma SG Series.

Also now shipping is the RHAON-Empowered CF Series, which brings RHAON and the CF Series' exceptional technologies to a broad market acros

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beyerdynamic managing director John Midgley said: "The introduction of MC2 amplifiers alongside the XTA range of signal processors means that we can now offer an unbeatable combination for any live or installed application. The coming together of these two brands which are synonymous with the very best in world class audio and innovation makes our future look very exciting."

MC² Audio managing director, Ian McCarthy said: "We are really excited about this appointment as our UK sales definitely need a fresh approach. I am delighted that John and beyer are taking this over in the UK as I feel that cust

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Drivers and crossover networks have been improved and all low-frequency drivers used in two-way systems now benefit from the addition of aluminium demodulating rings to minimise the variation in voice coil inductance as the coil moves in the gap. The result is improved midrange clarity and reduced intermodulation distortion at high excursions, ensuring that the sound balance and quality are maintained even at high levels, says the company.

In the development of the Blackline Series special attention has also been given to matching the directivity of the low frequency drivers to the HF horns in the crossover region. This has been achieved by careful choice of LF cone profiles, together with improvements in crossover design.

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Malcolm Burlow, managing director, says Hartley brings a wealth of knowledge to the company, having been within the sound and light industry for many years.

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AED Rent specialises in providing dry-rental support to production and rental companies (rather than end users); although sharing its early history with QSC's territorial distributors, AED bvba, the two companies today operate independently, though co-operatively, under separate ownership.

Managing director of AED Rent, Eddy van Nuffel, says that the new amplifier was earmarked for purchase as soon as it was announced, and they began beta-testing back in March. "We conducted listening tests and the amplifier sounded extremely musical, with impressive Class D efficiency right across the frequency spectrum," Eddy van Nuffield reports.