Part of a system design by Phil Scobee of Dale Morris Leasing, XLC enclosures upgraded with new DVX-series woofers serve as the main PA for the Sugarland tour, offering increased power handling and enhanced frequency response. The EV equipment list includes 32 XLC boxes, 20 XLC118 subs, and 24 super-compact XLD281 boxes for 270-degree side wraps. 12 additional XLC boxes serve
Version 2.0 of the D-Fi features more assignable frequencies, allowing users to run up to six separate universes inside one venue, and allowing for additional options when experiencing difficulties in transmission due to signal interference. Multiple units can also be assigned to a single frequency in order to split a signal or cross a vast expanse that would otherwise require long cable runs, the company says.
The D-Fi features LED indicators for operating mode (transmitter or receiver), frequency, and DMX signal transmission, key-hole slots for discrete wall mounting, and frequency indicator lights, say Chauvet.
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"I have great expectations for my new job at HK Audio, and I relish this opportunity to continue working for a global brand with a reputation for excellence," commented Rückle. His primary duties at HK Audio comprise caring for customers and managing marketing and sales activities.
Export director Andreas Mayerl added: "We are confident that Oliver is the perfect addition to our team, and are happy to have him join us in our efforts to drive our brand's controlled global growth."
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It was a great pleasure being associated with the world's number one DJ," says Santana Davis, chief sound engineer with J Davis. Bart, system engineer for Tiesto, adds: "It was a pleasure to work with J Davis, they are so professional, and the set up was so quick. Overall, it went way beyond all my expectations."
A total of 68 L-Acoustics enclosures were deployed for the event - 20 V-DOSC, 12 KUDO, 12 ARCS, 16 SB218 and eight SB118.
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As Exton project manager Ivar Ragnarsson explains, the venue was not an easy room for system designers. "The hall is rather wide and steep, and has always been a bit hard to cover with conventional speakers," says Ragnarsson. "M'elodie has perfect coverage for this venue. Because of its very tight focus, it's also really great for working with lavaliers."
The system comprised two arrays o
The case contains all the DJ kit required for a show - including two Pioneer CDJ-1000s, a DKM800 mixer and rack mountable screens, together with a series of custom connecter panels to integrate with the store's existing Technics 1210 vinyl decks and Bose Lifestyle "monitor" speakers. The latter are now incorporated into the top left and right ha
Kirkwood arrived at the first date in Dublin directly from Jamaica in time for a few run-throughs with Britrow's Josh Lloyd, who has completed the XL8 training at Midas' Kidderminster headquarters.
"I've always been a Midas fan and have been using their consoles since 1977, but I think this sounds even better than the XL4," says Kirkwood of the XL8. "Although I'd used other digital desks, I'd never felt as comfortable or as fast on them, and audibly they were a step down. However I find the XL8 a far more natural way of working, and very similar to using an analogue console."
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Entrepreneur Alex Proud built his first Camden venue up as a gallery for photographic works. Located in Camden Market, recent planning developments have compelled a move to new premises and he has set up his new venue in a former horse hospital close by.
Once filled by horses injured by pulling the barges up the nearby canal, the Victorian building has lately been used by the market's antique dealers. The 'at proud' refurbishment has kept many of the original features, including the cobble
BE Productions installs systems and provides concert sound reinforcement, but specialises in outdoor cinema events, exclusively using high-quality Sanyo projectors and inflatable screens made by the German manufacturer Airscreen. The company's crew of eight technicians and its two proprietors handle the technical support for major Australian events such as Newton's Playground Extreme Sports Festival and Starlight Cinema events. A highlight on the company calendar is the annual Movies in the Overflow, held in Sydney
According to Chess McKinney, director of project technologies Gaylord Entertainment, Lab.gruppen amplifiers were chosen based on the Swedish manufact
R.E.M. are touring in support of the Accelerate album, released earlier this year, which debuted at number two on the Billboard charts. The band continues to be led by iconic lead singer Michael Stipe, with Peter Buck on guitar and Mike Mills on bass. They are supported by Scott McCaughey as a second guitarist, keyboardist and utility man, as well as Bill Rieflin on drums.
The tour kicks off in late May with a month of North American dates before moving on to an extensive set of European dates over the summer. Oxnard, California-based Rat Sound Systems Inc. is serving as the sound reinforcement company for the tour, and is supplying the 22 EAW MicroWedge MW12 wedges unde
The new mounting yokes are essentially "U" shaped arms that give the contractor more flexibility for outdoor loudspeaker installations. The mounting yokes improve loudspeaker support on round surfaces such as outdoor poles and columns to provide a more secure installation than traditional mounting brackets, says the company. Flexibility is further enhanced when the yokes are used with Allen Products PoleStar all-weather pole and
CCG is looking to meet future requirements and, as part of a major expansion, ordered a quantity of DPA mics including 4060 miniature omnis; BLM4060 boundary layer mics; 4088 headbands; 4011 cardioids; 4006-TL omnis; SMK4060, 3506 and 3511 stereo kits and a comprehensive package of accessories.
Since it was established in 1998, CCG has expanded to serve all aspects of the entertainment business in the Gulf region and the Middle East. It provides a wide range of products and services, and has pioneered world-class theatrical shows in Qatar by artists including Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras, and has staged grand operas and
Fred Gallo of PRG Scenic Technologies, one of the organizers of the evening, says: "Those of us that work on Broadway rarely get the time to catch up with friends, colleagues, and co-workers outside the pressures of getting the show up. The Tony Party offers a great opportunity to see each other, celebrate what we're doing, spend some down-time together, and at the same time provide important help to our colleagues in need. What could be better?"
The 2008 Behind the Scenes Tony Awards party will be held on 15 June 7pm to 11pm at Cibo restaurant, 767 Second Avenue b
"We have offered live, instructor led D-Tools training courses every business day for the past two years to over 200 subscribing companies," said Ryan Brown, vice-president of Media Environment Design.
The MIT (Media Interactive Training) programme is an online training programme for D-Tools, consisting of (16) instructor led web based courses, with one course being offered live every business day of the year. Subscription to the programme includes unlimited access to these daily trainings as well as access to a series of on demand video trainings available 24 hours a day.
"MIT has been a great programme for both our new customers and our long-time users," said Adam Stone, presi
![L-R: dSound Pro's Camilla Galeone), Michele Bellin and Riccardo Ambrosino; [standing] Dynacord's Frauke Jungbluth.](/newsarchive/images/news/db/004/822/004822d2d0tn.jpg "L-R: dSound Pro's Camilla Galeone), Michele Bellin and Riccardo Ambrosino; [standing] Dynacord's Frauke Jungbluth.")
"We share the corporate and product philosophy of the Dynacord brand," says Camilla Galeone, managing director of dSound Pro. "For this reason I am certain that Dynacord will soon be playing a still more important role in the Italian market."
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Mediatronics ME is a leading pro-audio and communications solution provider for entertainment, sports and convention venues as well as for TV and radio broadcasting, recording studios, the hospitality industry, shopping malls and airports.
The Middle East market has boomed for Renkus-Heinz in recent years, with high-profile installations including the Sharm El Sheikh Congress Center in Egypt, the new Hajj Terminal Building at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Naad al Sheba Horse race track in Dubai and the new luxurious Dubai Mall in UAE.
Renkus-Heinz export sales manager Karl-Gustaf Kahlau says: "We are very pleased to be partnering with
Power factor corrected and operating at levels as high as 6000W into 2Ohms down to models providing 1100W into 8Ohms, the KPA series covers the full range of reinforcement needs, says the company. The amplifiers can be daisy chained together using a single Cat 5 cable for both digital audio distribution and remote control and monitoring of all amplifier functions, including load monitoring. The head end of the K8 digital audio distribution system may be fed with an expanding selection of inputs including the choice of Ether Sound, AES3 digital or analogue.
Klein+Hummel's installed sound product manager Dave Theis points out the advantage of this system: "K8 only requires a single control connection to Eth
Featuring clear LED indicators, illuminated buttons and fader-type level controls per output channel, the PX8000 Matrix is simple to set up, providing full choice and control of up to eight separate mic./line input signals over eight separate zones.
The unit also features in-built monitor loudspeaker to review the selected input sources, microphone input for zoned paging, as well as an internal digital message store facility to record and broadcast emergency messages to be activated by dry contact closure such as opening/closing doors, fire/burglar alarm, etc. Where no message is recorded, this facility can be used as an emergency mute.
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This popular event will take place in a venue that has hosted, among others, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Velvet Revolver, Coldplay, Norah Jones, David Bowie, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Neil Young.
As part of the night life available during the InfoComm event, this third annual concert will rock the house to raise money for industry education through NSCA's Education Foundation.
"This event always brings a great turn out of industry supporters," said Foundation president, Tom Frericks. "Not only does everyone have a great time, the event also allows us to support the education initiatives of the NSCA Education Foundation for our industry's growing and changing workforce."
Sponsors include Platinum
"Clair Brothers has always been at the forefront of touring sound technology, and our decision to incorporate the PLM into our systems is no exception," stated Troy Clair. "The PLM Series makes both business and technological sense for us. Lab.gruppen has a long-standing reputation as a ma
Over the past four years, Soundfield Voice Reinforcment in the classroom has seen significant growth in the UK, thanks both to a high profile campaign of 'educating the educators' through exhibitions and conferences and also due to education budget increases, Building Schools for the Future and the publication of the Government's white paper on improved acoustics in the classroom - Building Bulletin '93.
CIE-Group's existing 'i-ceilings' Soundfield packages which feature some of the most advanced and appropriate audio technology for this application have now been joined by the introduction of the 'IRX' system as part of CIE's new Clever Little Box<
Having worked in many of the finest discotheques in the world, Joe T. Vannelli knew exactly which system he wanted for his own club and entrusted the task of performing the installation to the Renate-based pro audio company dSoundPro.
To tailor the system perfectly to the architecture of the building, dSoundPro's team of experts ran the simulation software EASE. The results of EASE's acoustic CAD simulations revealed not only the position and orientation but also the power handling characteristics of each loudspeaker, all needed to obtain an even distribution of the sound throughout the club, with const
One of the most popular salsa artists of all time, Marc Anthony has sold more than 10m albums worldwide and has been awarded 12 Latin and Standard gold and platinum certifications by the RIAA.
For the concert in Caracas, Dynaco set up a total of 32 JBL Vertec VT4888DP-AN powered midsize line array elements equipped with JBL DrivePack technology and optional Harman HiQnet-compatible input modules. These were configured as two arrays of 16 boxes each. In addition, eight VT4887 compact line array elements were used as front-fills, and a six-box array of VT4887's was used as a signal-delayed array behind the front-of-house mix position.
The VT
