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China - Large quantities of QSC amplification and control devices feature in many of the new stadia and other venues under construction for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games which begin on 8 August.

In a number of instances these will be connected to digital networks and monitored by QSC Audio Products, LLC proprietary DSP systems which will also provide full system control and loudspeaker protection.

QSC products featuring on the tenders for the building projects in the Chinese capital range from the high-powered PowerLight Series down to multi-channel and 70V line amps.

The specifications were prepared by a number of eminent consultants, design institutes and system integrators, while for the important National Stadium (and other venues at Olympic Green) the companies Boss AV System of Shanghai and Beijing Yi Mei He Audio Co were responsible.

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Dominican Republic - Nexo has sold its third Geo Technology tangent-array system into the Dominican Republic, to the Acustica & Sonido Company, one of the leading rental system providers in the country.

Proprietor Jaime Oliver has chosen a combination of Nexo's new Geo S12 cabinets and Geo D10, with Geo SUBs, complete with NX242 TDcontrollers equipped for EtherSound functionality with ES4 extension cards. He has also taken delivery of new Camco Vortex 6 amplifiers to power the system.

All equipment was delivered by HT Audiosistemas, Nexo's distributor in the Dominican Republic, and Nexo's own Celso Papadopulos provided systems training for the engineers of Acustica & Sonido. Almost immediately, they started to explore the flexibility of Geo Technology, varying their inventory for two very different events.

First was a beachfront concert, the final event of the Viva El Mer

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UK - Working alongside Dandy Events, event production company, The R&B Group transformed a marquee at Smooth Radio's new studio complex in Gateshead into a spectacular space from which to stage the launch of GMG Radio's new station.

Guests arrived in the early hours awaiting the big switch on by David Essex. Led by Project manager, Bryan Skipsey, the R&B team of AV technicians, lighting and sound engineers and camera men ensured a smooth running event to remember.

GMG Radio's Andy Saxton commented, "The R&B Group took all of the worry away from the technical side of our event. Nothing was a problem, even some very last minute additions."

(Jim Evans)

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The Netherlands - Digital mixing console manufacturer, InnovaSON, has partnered with Technologies for Worship magazine (TFWM) in what will be a double premier at ISE in Amsterdam. This year's show sees the debut of TFWM's 2008 Pavilion and Conferences at ISE. Live performances will take place throughout the day in the Pavilion on their 'Quiet Stage', all mixed using an InnovaSon Sy80 console at Front of House.

InnovaSon's Xavier Pion comments, "ISE is a fast-growing event, and our presence here this year is extremely timely. The fixed installation market is a growing part of our business around the world, be it in theatres, concert halls, houses of worship or any performance-related venue, and the TFWM Pavilion has provided us with the perfect showcase for our products.

"Visitors will be able to come and see for themselves how our consoles can be integrated into audi

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UK - In a new manufacturing partnership, the sE Electronics International group is producing a brand new range of Rupert Neve signature series mics under the sE stable for 2008.

The first of several mics being readied for production in this new sE series will be a state-of-the-art active Ribbon mic with revolutionary performance, provided by discrete circuits and purpose designed transformers by Rupert Neve. The capsule and manufacturing are being controlled by sE, whilst the electronics, and the transformer, are being taken care of by Neve.

The second release will feature a large diaphragm tube mic, and a solid state condenser. The first three mics will all share a common look which both gives a nod to 'retro' whilst still driving forward with sE's modernistic 'industrial chic', says the company.

Rupert Neve says: "Recent developments in the way that humans perceive so

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UK - A complete videoconferencing system featuring beyerdynamic wireless technology and Biamp Audio and Nexia digital signal processing has proved the perfect medicine for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)'s London headquarters.

The RPSGB, the professional and regulatory body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales, wanted to modernise its conference facilities, which bring together key people from its offices around the UK, and found the appropriate medicine in a collaboration between beyerdynamic UK and systems integrator Martin Dawes Solutions.

A fully integrated modular AV system allows the RPSGB's spacious main Council Chamber in London to be switched in minutes from a round-table boardroom to a 250-seat presentation theatre or divided into two separate spaces, each with its own AV facilities. The system also integrates smaller meeting rooms

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UK - Allen & Heath has added iDR0, a new processing unit, to its iLive digital mixing system, and has announced the release of V1.2, the new version of iLive system software.

The iDR0 is a 2U rack unit that provides all the processing features of the iLive system for networked audio systems. Instead of slots for I/O modules, the iDR0 offers two EtherSound ports, which provide all the audio inputs and outputs of the system. It provides a cost effective and compact solution to users who wish to mix common sources for different applications such as FOH and Monitor, or need an additional mix for broadcast or recording that allows full processing and mix capability with the source material, says the company.

The iDR0 unit is modular and uses the same processing PCBs as the iDR10, the 'mix rack' which provides I/O and all processing and mixing functions with the current iLive system

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The Netherlands - The Rotterdamse Schouwburg is one of the leading theatres in the Netherlands, attracting over 200,000 guests every year. It has a long tradition of performing high profile national and international theatre shows and recently installed a dimMA system.

Rolight Theatertechniek BV, MA Lighting's distributor in the Netherlands, installed about 600 channels of dimMA in the building. The main hall was furnished with six cabinets, equipped with 248 channels 3kVA, 50 channels 5,7kVA and 11 channels 11kVA. Despite the fact that one Network Dimmer Processor (NDP) can control up to two cabinets of dimmers, every cabinet was equipped with its own NDP. This gives maximum redundancy due to the fact that in every two cabinets, two NDPs work together as master and slave. If one of them should fail, the other one would take over the work instantly.

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UK - Concert Sound has just finished providing a large-scale sound reinforcement system for the latest European concert tour by Joe Cocker, including extensive EAW line array and loudspeaker sets. Concert Sound worked closely with FOH Engineer Chris Madden in formulating the system for the arena tour, which travelled throughout Europe in support of the 2007 release of the Hymn For My Soul album.

The scalable concert system, under the care of system engineer Dave Dixon, comprised left and right main hangs of up to 14 EAW 760 full-range line array modules and three KF761 wide-dispersion modules, with EAW KF730 small-format line array modules on the deck to bolster front-fill needs. Side-fill came from 10 EAW KF750 Series three-way concert loudspeakers flown per side, with a low-frequency contingent of up to 18 EAW SB1000 dual-18"-loaded subwoofers split left and right.

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France - The first arrival in Nexo's new RS (RAY SUB) Series is the RS 15, a low-profile high-output, modular, scalable bass cabinet which is capable of operating in both omni-directional and cardioid modes.

Comprising a 15" transducer with a frequency response of 35Hz - 200Hz in omni or 35Hz- 150Hz in directional mode and a sensitivity of 105db SPL, the RS 15 offers versatility for installations and touring requirements.

The RS15 offers directive subwoofer coverage from a standard bass reflex subwoofer architecture. Simply turning the cabinet vertically or horizontally will change its characteristics from omni to cardioid.

Digital signal processing, via NX242 TDcontrollers, allows the RS15 to display precise cardioid pattern control through the DSP-processed correlation of acoustic distances between transducer and vent sources. These sources are linearly positioned in

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Sweden - Helsingborgs Stadsteater first came to fame under the tutelage of Ingmar Bergman, the celebrated film, stage and opera director. The summer of 2007 saw the theatre's main stage undergo major refurbishments including an upgrade of the audio cabling network around the stage to allow for digital audio distribution over EtherSound.

According to sound engineer, Per Wennling, the benefits of a digital network are appreciable, not least in terms of dramatically reduced installation costs in comparison with a traditional analogue solution. "A large scale CAT6 network cable installation was already planned, so adding a bit more cable for audio use was easy," explained Wennling. "We opted for audio distribution over EtherSound because of its extremely low latency, excellent sound quality and because it is compatible with equipment from a large number of reputable m

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China - L-Acoustics has been designated as the brand of choice for the equipment of two theatres in the Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Centre. With a total surface of 150,000sq.m, the SSCAC will house a variety of facilities including the Grand Theatre (1,200 seats), the Dinner Theatre (500), the Cineplex and the IMAX Theatre.

The SSCAC appointed Theatre Projects Consultants as the Audio Technical Consultant. The British firm worked in close collaboration with Rightway Audio Consultants (L-Acoustics' representative for China) and Yavatop Technology for the integration of the L-Acoustics sound system of the Grand Theatre and the Dinner Theatre. With an ultimate goal to obtain unity and similar signature for both halls, a comprehensive acoustics and electro-acoustics solution was engineered, taking into account theatre design, owner requirements and the architectural character o

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Spain - One of the most common problems facing the audio installer is lack of space for the electronic components of a sound system, especially the amplifiers. Vieta's solution comes in the compact shape of the Ti Line amp which opens up many new possibilities, says the company.

Although it is common practice to fix lighting equipment to DIN rails, few audio pieces are designed to take advantage of this standard, even though DIN-standard protection boxes and fixings are readily available for almost any application and the equipment can be placed almost anywhere, giving great flexibility to the architect and interior designer.

An example of Vieta's adaptability can be seen in a new installation at the restaurant Les Banderes near Barcelona. Located in the centre of Badalona, the new centre for upwardly-mobile Barca bohemians, Les Banderes is the life-time passion of brothers Ju

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Poland - DPA Microphones has appointed Audiostacja as its new distributor for Poland. The company, based in central Warsaw, was founded in February 2005 following the merger of two existing pro audio distributors - Anymusic established in 2001 by Piotr Dygasiewicz and Mono Digital, set up by Piotr Dolewka in 1999.

"We are very proud to become DPA's partner in Poland," says Dygasiewicz. "We are sure that our market position and DPA's expertise will benefit both parties. Our main focus will be to develop a client base for DPA microphones within TV and broadcast as well as the film and theatre industry. We're also planning to focus on the recording market, which demands high quality mics and accessories for professional instrumental and vocal recording."

DPA's area manager Nikolaj Rudyk, who is himself Polish and was recently recruited by the company to handle

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Germany - In autumn 2007, the EVI Audio Vocational Schools Tour visited a number of vocational schools throughout Germany. Tour organizer Mario Klein of YourEvent drew a positive reaction from the tour and announced that the workshops would resume in 2008.

Events manager and sound specialist Mario Klein says, "Working day to day in the pro audio business, one is aware of a widespread knowledge deficit. With the EVI Audio-initiated Vocational Schools Tour, we have set about redressing the deficit, beginning where any such initiative should begin: with the technicians of tomorrow."

The workshops stick as closely as possible to practice within the industry.To make it easier for budding events and entertainment technicians to understand the principles underlying the technology, Klein travels with a truck packed with the most modern pro audio sound reinforcement systems,

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China - DJ Jimmy Li, and his Face Entertainment empire has grown from the Face Café in Guangzhou, to a corporation toting four leading club brands, BabyFace, Richy, Face Cafe, and Baby K. Two new venues opened last month.

d&b systems have now been installed in seven FE venues. BabyFace NingBao opened in December with a d&b audio system. Club Face Cafe in ShenZhen was totally refurbished in November when Ci7-TOPs, Ci-SUBs, B2-SUBs and MAXs for DJ monitors were installed and commissioned.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Danley Sound Labs is introducing the TH-Mini, a tapped horn subwoofer. Featuring a single 12-inch long excursion driver in an enclosure design measuring only 24 inches along its longest side, the TH-Mini is intended for small bands, 'weekend warrior' musicians, houses of worship, corporate events, and entertainment and performing arts venue installations with limited available space.

Mike Hedden, president of Danley Sound Labs noted: "Tom Danley is possibly the most creative audio innovator around. He goes from designing the mammoth Matterhorn to this tiny subwoofer that delivers great sounding low-end."

(Jim Evans)

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USA - The recently-opened Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles has installed a JBL Vertec sound system, supplied by IPR Services.

When it opened in October 2007, L.A. Live was billed as the beginning of a "new era" in live entertainment. As a $2.5 billion improvement of the downtown Los Angeles area the development incorporates new ESPN studios, restaurants, a 50-storey hotel, office towers, a cinemaplex and the $120 million, AEG-operated Nokia Theatre.

The first venue in the new complex to open, the 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre has the largest stage in Southern California, measuring 180' x 80' (55m x 24m), and a performance area of over 14,000 sq.ft. IPR Services designed the audio system for this venue with the idea that world class acts would be able to book the theatre with the knowledge that it would be able to meet their stringent rider requirements, offering a f

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USA - Audio-Technica introduced the Pro 92cW subminiature omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim. Building on the popularity of the AT892, the Pro 92cW is a low-profile headworn microphone that provides a natural sound in a small, affordably priced package; developed primarily for educational, corporate AV/presentation, broadcast and theatre sound applications, says the company.

The Pro 92cW utilizes a very small condenser capsule, making it suitable for applications requiring minimum visibility. In addition, the Pro 92cW offers an ergonomic, flexible design that is both comfortable to wear and highly secure. Its contoured earpiece stays in place even on the most animated performer/presenter.

The Pro 92cW loops over the ear and includes a bendable boom to allow the user to wear it on either ear; a standard CW cable length of 55 cm; an

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USA - AKG announced the new D4 stage microphone during Winter NAMM 2008. Designed for use with drums, percussion instruments, wind instruments and guitar amps, the new D4 dynamic microphone's rugged all-metal body easily withstands the rigours of active, on stage live performance, says the company.

Featuring AKG's Varimotion diaphragm technology, the D 4 is capable of being fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators. With custom built capsule mounting, a spring steel wire-mesh grill and an all-metal body, the D4 is billed as a durable and reliable microphone solution for the active demands of live musicians. Additionally, the D4 comes equipped with an integrated stand adapter as well as a mounting bracket, making the unit easily adaptable for almost any instrument including drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps.

"The D4 stage microphone was designed with the

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UK - The Verve has just played London's O2 Arena, using a substantial EV line array sound system to deliver their singular style of post-punk pop-rock. This tour marks the band's latest reunion, playing clubs across the UK before stepping up to six arena shows.

Front-of-house engineer Ian Laughton ordered up an Electro-Voice X-Line array system from Britannia Row for the arena shows. He says, "I first heard this PA in Wembley Arena and I was just astounded. To be honest, I was never really happy with line array systems until I got the X-Line. It just seems to fill the whole area. EV subs are the best I've heard in a line array, they're just phenomenal."

Laughton first worked with The Verve in 1993. "With this band, their concert programme starts off with the racket of the post-punk era and moves to the orchestrations of the Bittersweet Symphony, culminati

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UK Pioneer has announced its new multi-entertainment player and controller, primarily for the mobile DJ and bar market, the MEP-7000.

The MEP-7000 offers a flexible solution specifically with digital music in mind, being compact and easily to transport, yet inheriting the basic functions and features of the popular CDJ series CD Decks, says the company.

The MEP-7000 enables users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory formats, along with playback of music from conventional media such as CD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs. The system can also be setup to playback and mix music automatically using playlists, allowing the system to entertain when no DJ is present.

The MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 are a response to the trend of laptops being utilised by professional DJs. Recent developments have changed the way mobile and club DJs organise and play their music. No longer carrying boxes of v

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USA - Digidesign has introduced Mix Rack, a powerful new hardware option for the Digidesign Venue systems that combines all stage, local audio I/O, and DSP processing into a single, compact 11-space rack. With its simplified and lower-priced configuration, Mix Rack is suitable for small- to mid-sized venues, houses of worship, and corporate A/V applications, says the company.

"Venue's explosive growth in the pro touring market has led to a growing demand from professionals working in all kinds of live sound applications," said Robert Scovill, Digidesign's market manager for live sound products at the recent NAMM show. "Many users want to access the power and flexibility of Venue, but may have budget considerations or require a more compact solution. Mix Rack addresses the needs of our growing user base while bringing the unparalleled capabilities of Venue and Pro

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South Korea - Soundus, exclusive distributor for MC2 Audio amplifiers in South Korea, is a specialist supplier of pro audio solutions for both the touring and installation markets. Working closely with its extensive network of dealers and installers, Soundus has successfully completed projects for its clients in the church, education, leisure and industrial sectors using T Series and E Series amplifiers.

The Jung-Ang church (Dae-Gu city) project was handled by Soundus partner, Media House, who designed and installed the system using E15, E25, E45, T1000 and T4-250 amps to power Funktion One Resolution speakers. A similar but smaller system using E15 and E25 amps with Resolution series speakers, successfully fulfilled the requirements for the refurbishment of the worship hall at Dong-Kwang church (Seoul city).

Soundus provided a total audio-visual package, including acoustic de

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