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Slovakia - The largest installation of a BSS Audio digital network in the Slovak Republic has been deployed with the opening of the new Kempinski Hotel River Park in Bratislava. Located on the Danube River, the Kempinski will provide a new standard of lifestyle luxury in this historic city, steeped in imperial heritage.

With its selection of restaurants and bars, a spa and wellness center, in addition to a meeting room and four conference rooms (each divisible into two separate rooms), an advanced digital backbone connecting all the featured areas was required.

Peak Audio s.r.o. handled the installation utilizing two Soundweb London BLU-160 configurable processors, with two BLU-120 I/O expanders and a BLU-BOB2 break-out box, offering a further eight channels of analog audio output expansion.

The BSS Audio Soundweb London devices all interconnected through their digital audio

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UK - Sennheiser UK has appointed Tim Sherratt as the company's Engineering and Technical Services Manager. A well-known face in the industry, Tim was previously at Orbital Sound for over 15 years, the last four of which he was Technical Director. His achievements there included the design and installation of the communications infrastructure for the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations and the first UK use of TETRA mobile communications at a public event (the Isle of Wight festival) for non-emergency services.

Tim's role at Sennheiser UK is focused on delivering the very best customer service from an array of the company's support functions.

"One of my immediate aims is restructuring the workshops in our servicing department to make turnaround times as quick as possible," he says. "We are setting ourselves a challenging target, but it's one I know we can hit - an

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USA - Audio-Technica mourns the passing of Ken Reichel, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Audio-Technica U.S. Ken passed away on October 15 2010, at his home in Richmond, Virginia. A fixture in the professional audio industry, having first played key roles for other microphone manufacturers, Ken joined Audio-Technica in May 1982, and he served the company in various leadership capacities through his retirement in June of 2000.

Audio-Technica U.S. experienced strong growth under Ken's management. He drove market development and promotion for many innovative products, notably UniPoint installed-sound microphones and A-T's 40 Series studio microphones. He was also a strong force behind A-T entering the wireless microphone category and the company's longstanding relationship with the Olympics.

"Ken valued strong personal relationships based on mut

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USA - President of Lab X Technologies and marketing workgroup chairman of AVnu Alliance, Lee Minich, will chair the AES panel discussion on IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards in the Pro AV, consumer and automotive markets on Friday, November 5 at 2:30 PM and will provide expert insight as a panelist during the Live Sound Seminar LS11 on Networked Audio for Live Sound on November 7 at 11:00am.

As one of the leading AVB specialists, Lab X Technologies continues to work with Pro AV manufacturers to rapidly bring networked products to market by providing comprehensive solutions and services to the complicated world of networking systems.

"The evolution of digital audio and video networking is upon us. Increasing manufacturers' understanding and implementation of AVB networking will unify, and more importantly, grow the entire industry," stated Minich. "

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UK / Germany - For Dynacord, the first two weeks of September were all about the new PowerMate¬3. The latest generation of the family of mixing amplifiers was a main attraction at the annual distributors' meeting and the PLASA 2010 Meanwhile, at a road show touring Germany, the new family of powered mixers was being presented to dealers and representatives of rental companies.

"We invested a great deal of energy and know-how into the further development of the PowerMate," says Klaus Seitz, director sales export. "Our expectations were accordingly high when we came to present the system for the first time in public. But I can tell you, we were not disappointed. The response to the new generation of power mixers was all we had hoped for and more."

Audio specialists from retail and rental outlets attendedthe first stop on the PowerMate3's German Road Show in

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USA - Audio-Technica is a sponsor of the Art and Science of Sound Recording DVD series by producer/engineer Alan Parsons. After almost two years in production, this series of training videos covers all aspects of sound recording, in 24 programmes identified by topic.

The complete series, hosted by Parsons and narrated by actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton, was recently released as a three-disc set; the individual programmes are currently available for download at www.artandscienceofsound.com. In the 'Microphones' section, several Audio-Technica microphones are prominently featured and identified by Parsons as he discusses and demonstrates various aspects of the recording process.

"Alan Parsons' body of work speaks for itself," stated Gary Boss, Audio-Technica marketing director. "He is a true master of his craft, having worked with some of the most talented a

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Chile - Bicentennial celebrations are sweeping Latin America this year, and Nexo systems are at the heart of a number of big events. Chile marked the commemoration of its independence with many prestigious live events; one of the most impressive was a sound and light show staged outside the presidential palace in Santiago.

Pure Energy, Pure Chile was the opening act for the bicentary celebrations, a fireworks spectacular conceived by the creative Les Petit Francais which used the Palacio de la Moneda as its backdrop. Sponsored by CGE, the estimated cost of the production was US $2m, and over six days, it was watched by more than 270,000 people.

REAL Audio, the sound rental company from Santiago, was chosen to supply all the sound reinforcement design and installation. They specified all-Nexo, using Geo D for the main stereo system, Geo S8 for the out-fills, and Geo S12

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USA - Midas Klark Teknik has announced the appointment of Miami-based Italo Trading LLC to drive sales across Latin America. Headed by founder Daniel Costa Salomao, an industry veteran of 13 years, Italo Trading LLC was set up in 2008 as a sales and brand development operation for pro audio manufacturers.

Salomao, who held previous international sales management roles at Selemium and the Proel Group, says, "I have always had a great admiration for Midas Klark Teknik products, and it's a major step forward for Italo Trading to be able to include such a celebrated brand as part of our offering. We are very excited about expanding the Midas KT reach across the region."

Salomao has an extensive experience of Latin America from living or travelling in every country in the area. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

"Latin America is a very impor

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USA - Dielectric Communications has announced that it will now operate under the name of SPX Communication Technology. The full range of Dielectric products - including its RF broadcast antenna systems, transmission line, switching and patching components, and transmission accessories - will continue to be sold globally by SPX Communication Technology under the Dielectric brand.

The new name is intended to reflect more accurately the company's expanding focus on developing and marketing a broader spectrum of global communication technologies and solutions, and it underscores the company's close strategic alignment with its parent company, SPX.

"Dielectric is one of the most established and respected brands in the broadcasting industry, and it will continue to serve its clients with the same innovation, dedication, and service that broadcasters have known and trusted for t

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Czech Republic - The magnificent baroque complex of Castle Jaromerice nad Rokytnou and gardens in the southern Czech Republic town of Jaromerice recently played host to the Peter Dvorský International Music Festival for the 12th consecutive year. Star billing was reserved for the Spanish operatic diva Monserrat Caballé, one of the greatest soprano voices of our time. One of the many highlights of a long and glittering career was her duet, Barcelona with Freddie Mercury in 1988 which went on to become the anthem for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Tickets to the festival sold out rapidly as fans and aficionados flocked to the event; a unique occasion for most to see and hear Monserrat Caballé in an exclusive performance, accompanied by the Moravian Philharmonic orchestra of Olomouc under the baton of renowned conductor, José Callado.

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Australia - Australia's Norwest Productions has been a long time user of Lake products and was an early adopter of the original Lake Contour, taking the first four units that arrived in the country almost a decade ago. Fast forward to August 2010 and it's another first for Norwest as they become the first such company in Australia to take advantage of the all new Lake LM 26 standalone Digital Audio Loudspeaker processor as part of an inventory upgrade.

The LM 26 is a full-featured 2-in/6-out stand-alone Digital Audio Loudspeaker processor in a compact 1RU frame. It offers seamless compatibility with Lab.gruppen's PLM Series of Powered Loudspeaker Management systems as well as with Dolby Lake Processors (DLP) and earlier versions of the technology, including Lake Mesa Quad EQ and Lake Contour Pro 26. The LM 26 accepts analogue, AES digital, or Dante (audio over Ethernet) digital

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UK - UK rental company SSE Audio deployed its L-Acoustics K1 large format line source system on BBC Radio 1Xtra Live at Wembley Arena in late September, rounding off a summer of outings for the system.

A total of 72 K1 boxes, with 30 dV-DOSCs, 20 KUDO large format and 18 KIVA ultra compact line source cabinets, plus 48 SB28 subs, were deployed for the event. The system was driven by 14 flown LA-RAKs housing 72 LA8 amplified controllers, connected by the LA Network Manager.

The event presented several challenges for the sound system. The nature of the bands, including N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep, called for high SPLs and sub levels. Two stages were used, one end-on for bands and one in the round for 'vocal to track' acts. The latter needed to achieve seamless 360 degree coverage around the stage, with the system sharing a rigging area with lighting etc., plus weight li

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USA - The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts, recently renovated its performance hall to not only increase capacity, but also to keep its reputation for superior concerts intact. With JBL VRX Constant Curvature line arrays now installed, the Paradise Rock Club is evolving technologically while maintaining its classic image.

The Paradise Rock Club has played host to many of the world's leading acts throughout the decades, including U2, who played their first US gig in the Boston club. With an 850-person capacity and a stage centered along a 50-foot wall, the club provides a dynamic, yet intimate venue for live music enthusiasts.

With left and right main arrays each containing four JBL VRX932LA-1 loudspeakers, production

manager Billy 'Bud' McCarthy has upgraded the sound of the club, replacing an older, pre-existing system. Six JBL SRX712M stage monitors also line th

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UK - The 2010 SMPTE Technical Conference and Expo takes place between October 25-28 and is being held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. The event is geared towards the world's leading motion-imaging researchers, scientists, practitioners, and manufacturers.

Calibre UK and their master representative, Marketing Specialists Inc are sponsoring the Audio Issues - Workflows for Embedding Copy Protection Watermarks in Theatrical Sountracks session, presented by Dean Angelico from Verance Corporation in the Mann Theater on Wednesday, 27th October at 10:45am at the 2010 SMPTE.

For visitors looking to gain a closer look at the latest in processing, scaling and conversion technology, Calibre UK will also exhibit their latest innovations in the technology-focused exhibit hall during the event.

Paul Carey, president of marketing specialists, Inc, conference AV chair comments: "It

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World - With planning for the merger between ESTA and PLASA now in its final stages, the elections for places on the new Regional Boards, and over-arching Governing Body, are coming to a close.

The month-long ballot, which ends on 31 October, pre-empts the New Year merger date when the Associations formally unite under the PLASA name.

Members of both organizations have been actively voting to elect candidates for the new European and North American Regional Boards which will feature representatives from the following groups of members - Dealer/Retailers, Distributors, Manufacturers, Production Services, Professional Services and Rental Companies, together with a representative from both the Organizational and Individual memberships.

The Governing Body is a new concept for PLASA and is designed to ensure continuity of decision-making and strategic consistency. Whilst the Chai

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UK - Grand Central is a booming club, directly south of Miami's infamous Park West club district. Grand Central offers its patrons a complete experience with live music, club D.J.'s and corporate events. The 10,000sq.ft venue can hold approximately 1200 people inside and 300 on its loft.

Grand Central's technical consultants, the Miami based Beachsound, had demoed and looked at various high-end systems from other vendors, but chose the Canadian based Adamson Systems. Beach Sound had initially become familiar with Adamson while touring the globe and was impressed with the brand's performance. Their decision for Adamson was swayed by the demo held by Adamson's director of marketing & sales, Jesse Adamson.

The presentation showcased Adamson's solid system components and the high SPL they reached while maintaining tone with undistorted clarity, all of which are conveniently packag

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The Netherlands - TM Audio, Renkus-Heinz distributor for the Netherlands, has equipped two auditoriums in the City Concert Hall in Leiden with IC Live digitally beam steerable PA systems, including one system finished in metallic gold paint to match the room's décor.

The City Concert Hall is an historic building housing several multipurpose rooms, including the 19th century 838-seat Great Hall, the new 349 seat Aalmarkt Hall and the 250 seat Bree Hall.

To coincide with the opening of the Aalmarkt Hall, new audio systems were installed in both the Great Hall and the Aalmarkt.

The objective was to expand the halls' ability to host a wide range of uses ranging from jazz and classical concerts and stage musicals to corporate presentations and lectures.

TM Audio project manager Reinier Bruijns explains that although the client's original tender had called for separate sp

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South Africa - Stage Audio Works, based in Johannesburg, has concluded a licence manufacturing agreement with the Total Solutions Group to manufacture the Total Fabrications range of industry standard aluminium truss products in South Africa. The agreement was signed at the end of August 2010 whilst Gustav Barnard and Jaco Kruger, head of manufacturing, visited the Total Solution Group Headquarters and factory in Birmingham UK.

The major benefits of this agreement allow clients in South Africa and Africa to access the range of proven UK truss designs, with local manufacture and back-up service with comprehensively reduced international freight costs.

Gustav Barnard, Stage Audio Works technical director commented, "It is such an honour to be able to manufacture Total Fabrication products in our factory. We are enthused and aim to maintain strict quality control standards a

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UK - PLASA is hosting a special update day for members on legislative developments and business issues. The event, which takes place on Thursday 25 November at ETC's offices in West London, will see HR specialist Clive Payne providing members with an overview of recent changes and the implications for their businesses.

In addition to a focus on legislative issues, the day will also feature presentations from Simon Miller of Allan Chapman & James, who will provide an update on recent changes to the insurance market and how members can keep insurance costs down, Krystyna Gibbons of Westfield Health, who will outline the options for a cost-effective alternative to private healthcare and Paul Robson of Medialease who will talk about leasing funding, providing an overview of current market conditions and how members can get into the best possible shape to attract leasing funding when

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At The Q Awards - Florence Welch, of Florence and the Machine, was a double-winner at the Q Awards in London taking best female and best track for You've Got The Love. Take That also made their first public appearance since Robbie Williams rejoined them in July. The band, whose comeback single, The Flood, and new album, Progress, are both due out next month, won the magazine's hall of fame award.

Kasabian were named best act in the world. Take That, who were sneaked into the awards to avoid the red carpet, were led on stage by Gary Barlow to collect their award. Another newly reformed band - Suede - picked up the Q inspiration award.

On The Move? - Almost €400,000 has been spent in the search for a new home for Ireland's national theatre, the Abbey - but so far without success, reports newspaper.

Arts minister Mary Hanafin told th

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UK - Gearhouse South Africa supplied full technical production to the 2010 Loerie Awards staged at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town for the second year running.

The event was again produced by H-Factor, with a production and set design by H-Factor and The Loerie Awards Committee, to celebrate the most innovative creative talent in advertising, communication design and experiential media from Africa and the Middle East. The two nights of Award presentations is the biggest seated awards show in the country, and a high pressure event in terms of design and technical production, requiring plenty of invention and originality to match the occasion.

The 2010 event energised the skills and resources of Gearhouse's Sound, Lighting, AV, Media, Rigging, Structures and Power departments. Sister company Sets, Drapes,Screens built the set and supplied all the scenic elements, and the proje

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UK - Just past its tenth birthday and The Lowry at Salford Quays in Salford has something to celebrate by having the first installation anywhere in the UK of d&b audiotechnik's latest E6 loudspeaker. The E6 replaces the E3, d&b audiotechnik's most popular loudspeaker ever.

"We had decided to go with E3s," said Dave Woodward, technical manager at The Lowry. "We've needed delays in the Lyric since we opened 10 years ago, but they were value engineered out at the time. Virtually everything that tours here carries d&b loudspeaker systems; so we made our decision almost by default."

The Lyric seats 1,730 with a deep circle and upper circle. "A lot of what we present here has TV actors performing drama, so the need for delay reinforcement was twofold. One, TV stars don't seem to project as well as regular theatre actors, and two, these shows generally attrac

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USA - When Pyxis Industries in Riverside, California was asked by North Coast Church to bid on the design and installation of sound systems at two different locations, owner Chad Costanzo commented, "These installations had to come together extremely quickly. But our past experience with Electro-Voice gave us total confidence that everything would work out fine. And it did."

Based in Vista, California, North Coast's two newest purpose-built venues are North Coast Live and The Edge. The vendor that had originally been retained to design and install sound reinforcement systems for the sites had to pull out of the project only two months before opening day at both facilities. Pyxis got the call from North Coast, and Costanzo went to work with systems engineer Alan DiCato, deciding how to handle the project within the church's allocated budget.

While the previous provide

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USA - Harman Professional has appointed John Goodrich to the newly created position of global sales manager for mass communications.

Goodrich joins Harman Professional from Altel Systems Group, where he was vice president of business development, leading the development of integrated audio/visual and communication systems for the airport, mass transit, and hospitality industries. He previously held senior sales and business development roles at Meyer Sound Labs and Innovative Electronic Designs (IED). In his new role, he will report to Michael MacDonald, Harman Professional executive vice president of marketing & sales, and will be responsible for developing Harman Professional's presence in the mass communications market.

Michael MacDonald comments, "In some verticals audio has been commoditised and as a result communication has suffered. Harman Professional brings profe

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