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The event showcased both top-tier musical technique and leading-edge pro audio technology. "We are proud to have been part of an event that everyone who attended will remember," said Renkus-Heinz VP of operations Rik Kirby. "It gave us a great opportunity to show the advantages of integrating digital audio distribution, computer control and supervision, and real-time test and measurement software in an actual live performance environment. The system went together quickly, worked flawlessly and delivered exceptional sonic results, given the low-ceiling hotel ballroom environ

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PSI has recently added a pair of ARX MSX 48 Mic / Line Splitters to its rental inventory, allowing them to split the fully mic'd 10 piece band, backing groups, soloists and the MC that easily filled their 32 channel monitor console.

PSI's Rodger Miller said: "Everyone at the gig commented to us that it was the best sound they have had in four years of doing the event, and the MSX48 split made it possible to achieve this with ease. System setup took an hour and a half and patching was easy."

(Jim Evans)

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Core Ti models are: three stereo power amplifiers - Ti 1000 (500W/channel into 4 ohms), Ti 1500 (750W/channel into 4 ohms), Ti 2000 (1000W/channel into 4 ohms), one 4-channel power amplifier - Ti 4-250 (4 x 250W/channel into 4 ohms), all of which include remote level, mute, standby and load monitoring; the Ti Bridge and the Ti Breakout Box, which together allow routing of analogue audio onto and off Cobranet and Ethersound networks. The Ti Bridge and the Ti Breakout box can be either 8 or 16 channel.

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According to Marshank sales president, Gary Marshank, this is a great opportunity for the company. "The quality and prestige of InnovaSON is a great addition to the lines we represent," he noted. "We've also known Kevin Madden for a very long time and are impressed with his sales and marketing abilities. The combination of a great product and great people is always a winner, so we are looking forward to a very successful relationship with InnovaSON and Kevin."

(Jim Evans)

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These new GX Series amplifiers are taking aim at the needs of musicians, DJs, and performers of all description, says the company. At 8 ohms, the GX3 and GX5 are rated at 300 and 500W respectively, offering the continuous power capacity needed for a majority of common passive loudspeakers in use today.

Both GX amplifiers are equipped with all the input and output connectors needed for compatibility with virtually any source, loudspeaker, or wiring scheme. The lightweight design of the amps combines with the compact size to make either model easy to move or mount within small, portable racks. Both the GX3 and GX5 feature straightforward user-selectable functions accessed v

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"The challenge was to design a camera system which fitted into the tank bag of my BMW GS1200 Adventure motorcycle," von Planta explains. "I chose a Sony V1 camera and with some Velcro I managed to attach two evolution receivers to it. And then with a splitter cable I connected both receivers into audio channel 2, which was set on automatic level."

"I was very pleased with the performance of the Sennheiser evoluti

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"The desk is so easy to use,"says Roberts. "Everything is completely accessible on the touch sensitive screens. There are plenty of gates / compressor limiters, all available at the touch of a screen, and in several banks of 8 channels, so you are not limited to working with one channel at a time.

"There are loads of channels. I managed to fit the Criminals on the first layer, and the tour support (Cantaloop from Leicester) on the second. In addition, the Vi6 output busses could be configured for whatever purpose I required. For mixing purposes, I was able to set the up the first eight busses as sub-groups with com

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"With 14 years experience in the industry, in the fields of management, marketing, channel-sales and direct-sales organizations, Maria has the ability to carry Klotz Digital Audio Systems to a new level of excellence", says Thomas Klotz, CEO of Klotz Digital AG, who made the announcement. "A true team player, and well known in the industry, she has come very highly recommended and is most welcome in her new position."

(Jim Evans)

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Additions to the successful Q-series pro-ribbon line-source columns, as recently installed in a number of famous German theatres, will be shown. With the similar front shape of the QR36 and QM36, the pro-ribbon-loaded QR6 addition is further extending the intelligibility problem-solving power of this product concept, says the company.

The BF302, that has been in Alcons' product portfolio since its founding, has been given a re-design. The BF302mkII is a new, front-loaded double-15" bass system, for both permanent and portable applications. In combination with Alcons' proprietary Signal Integrity Sensing pre-wiring, the BF151 delivers "high quality, tight and accurate bass response".

The Digital Drive Processor (DDP) e

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In order to better present the new PLM concept to the widest possible audience, Lab.gruppen will be running a series of multilingual presentations on their stand at ProLight & Sound 2008. Visitors will be able to see and hear PLM presentations in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish (obviously) and Danish. Furthermore, persons attending the presentations can win a luxury weekend for two or one of hundreds of other rewards. More information is available at www.labgruppen

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The RS15 is a low-profile high-output, modular, scalable bass cabinet which is capable of operating in both omni-directional and cardioid modes.

Nexo's new NXAMP is a powered TD Controller, the first product to be generated by the collaboration with Yamaha. The integration of amplifier, available in two 4-channel sizes, with the Nexo TDController provides a cooler, cleaner and more efficient solution which brings cost and operational benefits to live use as w

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Mark Morley, technical production manager for TED AV, comments: "The Artemis was the third Carnival UK Group ship refit we did in 2007. We needed to provide mics for two lounges on The Artemis. One was The International Lounge, which is the main entertainment venue on board. The other was The Horizon Lounge, wrapped around the funnel at the top of the ship, which is more for duos, trios and karaoke nights. That's more of a multi-purpose venue."

In The International Lounge TED installed an eight-way system comprised of four EM3532-U Sennheiser Receivers, four SKM 3072-U handheld mics, nine SK 3063-U beltpacks, ten HSP 4-4-3 radio mics, and four MKE 2-4 Gold lavalier mics routed thro

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On the stand, musicians Benjamin Koppel and Jens Haack will be performing on a small stage, miked with DPA 4023 compact cardioid mics mounted on FGS4000 flamingo stands.

A listening post on the stand will present the company's new SACD, Miking A Grand Piano, recorded in the DPA in-house studio. The SACD presents a number of stereo comparison and demonstration recordings of a grand piano using different combinations of DPA mics.

(Jim Evans)

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Featuring dual 350W amplifiers, the SB2A's switch-able powered speaker output can drive either an external 8 ohm passive subwoofer or full range loudspeaker. It can be configured with a variety of loudspeakers for a multitude of sound reinforcement applications.

The SB2A shares the same injection-moulded enclosure as EV's passive SB122 subwoofer. Both utilize the EVS12S woofer, designed from the ground up for optimized performance within this small footprint enclosure.

(Jim Evans)

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"In a concert hall of this calibre, with its truly exceptional natural acoustics, there are limitations on what can be done in terms of sound reproduction," says Klaus-Peter Groß, Berlin Philharmonic Hall's audio engineer.

Provided by Berlin-based Werner Audi, the completed system is a multi-faceted design that creates natural imaging localising two sound sources. A centre array of 12 M1D ultra-compact curvilinear array loudspeakers is augmented by five UPJunior ultracompact Vario loudspeakers, which provide the source point imaging. A second array of five M

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The latest revival of the show, starring newcomer Lee Mead, takes place at the West End's Adelphi Theatre, and features the work of award-winning sound designer Mick Potter, who created a Meyer Sound loudspeaker system provided by London-based audio equipment sales and rental company Orbital Sound.

The main system for the Adelphi Theatre performances features 12 Meyer Sound M'elodie loudspeakers per side, along with four 600-HP and four 700-HP subwoofers per side.

"Working on a show like Joseph is quite different from a typical pop concert," says Potter, a veteran of West End and Broadway pro

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Codex Audio had used the original fP Series amplifiers for many years. When Lab.gruppen released FP+, Codex's David "Lofty" Lockhart was keen to try them out. "My first question was, 'Can Lab.gruppen really make a better amp than the fP?'" observed Lockhart. "The answer has got to be a resounding YES - FP+ amplifiers are even better. We think FP+ is a real step forward in amplifier technology."

LMC Audio's Paul Hinkly adds: "We believe that Codex Audio is at the forefront of a new breed of PA company that is success

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Another K.M.E. system will be on display on the Denon stand. DJ GFC will present the new DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Controller & Media Player using K.M.E.'s Individualized PA system CA 7.

(Jim Evans)

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The sound system was provided by ATK AudioTek with FOH engineers Ron Reaves and Mikael Stewart, while the broadcast audio was supervised by Phil Ramone and Hank Neuberger. New York-based XM Productions/Effanel Music were onsite with their L7 remote truck to create the music mix, facilitated by Music Mixers John Harris and Eric Schilling.

Artists who performed using Audio-Technica's Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System, with the AEW-T5400 handheld microphone/transmitter and AEW-R5200 true diversity frequency-agile dual receiver, included Morris Day and The Time in a performance with Rihanna; Kanye West; an all-star gospel revue featuri

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Having just appeared the weekend before in front of millions watching the Super Bowl pre-game show, Keys performed at the 50th annual Grammys using Shure KSM9/UHF-R wireless.

(Jim Evans)

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Three Biamp AudiaFLEX with TrueSound AEC - 48 channels of AEC across 24 AEC-2HD cards - power the system that makes this all possible. Anyone seated in the room can participate in a conference taking place, regardless of where they are sitting. The audio coverage in the room is such that everyone can hear each other clearly.

"The Crysta

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Zelig, a cabaret show which mixes music and chat, is aired on Italy's Canale 5 every Friday night, and has become something of a cult, achieving record audience figures and garnering rave reviews from critics and the public.

Recorded in Milan's Arcimboldi Theatre each Monday and Tuesday before 2,400 paying spectators, sound reinforcement was of utmost importance, and Backstage decided an XL8 was the solution for FOH.

The audio system also includes Klark Teknik 9848E processors to control the Electro-Voice speakers, a Klark Teknik DN9331 RAPIDE graphic EQ controller and Klark Teknik DN6000 analyser.

At the controls of the

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Palmer has held positions as director of sales and marketing for Radian Audio Engineering and previously as a sales management executive at Guitar Center Inc.

"I'm very enthusiastic about taking this position," states Palmer. "Allen & Heath's brand reputation as an industry leader speaks for itself. In my new role, my principal responsibility is to strengthen the sales focus on the premium line of mixers as well as expand the growth of new products such as iLive, iDR and XONE."

(Jim Evans)

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With more than 20 of experience in software and hardware development, Neely brings a wealth of knowledge in professional audio, communications and network management in real-time environments. He has previously held technology development positions at IPC Command Systems, Iridian Technologies and QSC Audio.

"Ron's vast expertise in software and product development makes him a key addition to our team at Community," remarked Chris Barrow, Community Product Manager.

(Jim Evans)