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South Africa - Over 40,000 cricket fans packed the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, to see India clinch victory over the Proteas (South Africa) in Sunday's Standard Bank International Pro20 international cricket tournament, in the process, making history as the biggest crowd ever to watch a cricket match on the African continent.

A knife edge finish fuelled the vibe, but theoretically it would have been a win-win scenario whichever team had triumphed for SA's substantial Indian community in Durban, who needed no extra reasons to party as they also experienced history with the New Age Friendship Celebration Concert.

This visual extravaganza of spectacular proportions was the first ever such post cricket match entertainment event, with the additional resonance of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in Africa.

The concert was conceived and

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USA - Analog Way has announced the promotion of Alexander Schöpff to the position of VP of American Operations.

As of 1 March 2011, Alexander Schöpff will head up Analog Way Inc. and will oversee operations and sales activities for the US, Canadian, and South American markets. He will be based in New York City, where Analog Way Inc. has been established since 1998 with a full team dedicated to administration, sales and customer service.

Alexander Schöpff joined Analog Way in 2003 as a sales manager for Germany and Eastern Europe. He was promoted as EMEA sales manager in 2006 and established a successful sales strategy in Europe over the last four years.

Prior to that, Alexander Schöpff spent 10 years in business to business sales in IT and the Audiovisual Industry.

"Alexander's personal and professional skills were conducive to Analog Way's expansion in Europe,&qu

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UK - Continuing Audio Light Systems involvement in the education sector, the company completed the installation of a drama theatre and recording studios at the new build school, Suffolk One, for 16 to 19 year olds. Audio Light Systems installed the lighting grid and dimmers, facility panels, sound systems, projectors and screen as well as the control system.

There are two sound systems in the drama theatre. One system covers the audience space using four Turbosound TCX-15 speakers powered from QSC PLX amplifiers. Audio routing is done via an Allen and Heath iDR8 digital signal processor. The second sound system covers the stage area which can be split into two areas. These rooms have a portable flight cased trolley each, used to put audio into either one or both rooms via Australian Monitor XRS12 speakers.

The lighting system is made up of eight internally wired lighting bars,

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UK - Audio Light Systems Ltd, Edinburgh, has appointed Dennis Martin to head up its new office in Ireland.

Dennis has worked in performance technology since the early 1980s. He trained in electronics and communications and cut his teeth in theatre at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Since then he has engineered and managed many projects including The Sage Centre, Gateshead; Queens Hall, Trinidad; The International School, Manila and the Baby Grand, Grand Opera House, Belfast.

Prior to joining Audio Light Systems Ltd Dennis was a Project Engineer at Northern Light and before that was chief engineer at Stage Services North, Belfast.

Eddy O'Hare, a director of Audio Light Systems says: "I actually met Dennis, a long time ago at the Grand Opera House while installing a Stage Management system. I recognised his talents then." Dennis Martin adds: "I am really excited

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USA - NAMM's Wanna Play? Stage has become a yearly tradition that's as much about fun and good music as it is about the show itself. Located outside the Anaheim Convention Centre at the John Lennon Plaza, the Wanna Play? Stage features performances from well-known and up-and-coming artists, and draws crowds of NAMM attendees throughout the Convention's four day run. The stage is named for NAMM's Wanna Play? campaign, a public awareness initiative designed to encourage more people to play musical instruments.

Community Professional Loudspeakers provided sound reinforcement for the Wanna Play? Stage, which included Community's Solutions SLS960 loudspeakers, along with the M-12 stage monitors, as well as the premiere of the VLF-Series subwoofers.

The Community loudspeakers were put through a rigorous four days of shows, ranging from the big sounds of Upland High School's Jazz Ban

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USA / UK - Loud Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") today appointed Jeff Rocha, vice-president and general manager of EAW and Anthony Taylor, vice-president and managing director of Martin Audio. In these newly expanded roles, says Loud, Rocha and Taylor will assume P&L responsibility for their respective brand, as well as manage all engineering, product development, marketing, manufacturing and sales efforts. In addition, Rocha will lead the EAW design and manufacturing facility in Whitinsville, USA, while Taylor will lead the Martin Audio design and manufacturing facility in High Wycombe, UK.

"EAW and Martin Audio are strong brands with their own unique personalities and reputations for service and innovation," said Mark Graham, Loud CEO. "Both Jeff and Anthony are veterans of their brands and have already improved the speed and accuracy of brand-level decision

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Germany - Loudspeaker manufacturer Fohhn Audio recently supplied a range of Linea Focus, Linea LX and AL series speakers and control technology for an extensive audio and media technology installation in the magnificent setting of Mainz Cathedral. The historic building is one of Germany's largest and most architecturally significant houses of worship.

Fohhn's Linea Focus series proved an appropriate choice for the 116m long cathedral with its 12-second reverberation time and ceiling heights ranging from 28 to 53m. The electronically steerable active line array systems have been specially developed to provide clear transmission of both speech and music in acoustically challenging environments with long reverberation times. The speakers are also designed to visually integrate into a range of architectural settings.

In the main aisle, two 450 cm LFI-450 loudspeakers, each contain

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UK - Audio Light Systems were picked to deliver a package of audio, lighting and AV that would entertain and educate the students and visitors at Buckie High School in Moray.

The set-up includes 48 ways of Strand dimming. More than 30 Selecon lanterns of different types, truss and internally wired bars were designed to produce a versatile system able to tackle the most demanding of performance.

The audio system utilises QSC AD282s speakers powered by QSC amplification, which gives a clear powerful response. To finish the project off, full drapes and a cyclorama provided a theatre that any school would be proud of, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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Germany - German roots reggae artist, Gentleman, has developed a fanbase all over the world. Dividing his time between Germany and Jamaica and singing almost exclusively in English, he is one of the few white European artists to have been truly embraced by the reggae community.

Currently touring his fifth studio album Diversity across Europe and the US, Gentleman recently played the Rothaus Arena in Freiburg where local rental company Coco Sound supplied a Uniline line array system from APG. Philip Sachsenheimer, who has been Gentleman's FoH engineer for the last ten years comments, "Over the last 10 years we have played to audiences ranging from 100 to 50,000 people in every type of venue on every type of sound system.

"However, there is a first time for everything, and this was the first time I'd had the pleasure of using a Uniline system from APG." Coc

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UAE - Dubai's newly completed Meydan Racecourse Hotel was the venue for the latest seminar organised by Sennheiser Middle East and UAE distributor, Venuetech. It included a live workshop and presentations on the complete digital signal path, starting at Sennheiser and Neumann's digital microphones, through the interface with the latest digital mixing desks, to the output stage, be that recording, live broadcast or loudspeaker systems.

A host of industry professionals were on hand to give the 40 plus attendees the benefit of their experience.

The main thrust of the seminar discussed audio developments using the digital format and how this benefits both the listener and the user; in particular how the AES 42 protocol is having a positive impact on the capabilities of audio engineers.

AES 42 has been developed by the Audio Engineering Society and Neumann and is now integrated i

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UK - An unusual multi-media installation was recently completed in the City of London, led by A.Jay Services Ltd with Pro Audio Systems providing the audio infrastructure. The nature of the client's business as a major international investment bank demanded an exceptional level of security and discretion from its chosen suppliers.

The demanding technical requirement was for a combined AV system capable of providing visual coverage and audible intelligibility throughout a very large room which the client (whose identity remains confidential) variously uses for presentations, recruitment open days, corporate events and product launches. Due to its location, flexibility and technical infrastructure it is also used on occasion by other companies as guests of the client.

Designed and commissioned by Giuseppe Mallozzi of A.Jay Services, the entire integrated system is controlled cen

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UK - Matrix Amplification is a new company with a familiar name. Over the past 18 months, from its base in Wales, the company has developed, manufactured and field-tested a new range of lightweight switchmode power amplifiers.

Amplifier designer Andy Hunt, the man behind the original Matrix amplifiers, has now re-established the brand along with business partner Matt Button. Save for some metalwork which is sourced from a local supplier, the new manufacturing operation is remarkably self-sufficient, with the design and manufacture taking place in-house, including the switchmode power supplies and surface-mounting of the PCBs. Button told L&SI that following extensive end-user testing and feedback, the company now has 13 product lines in production, all of which are either Class AB or Class G topologies.

So successful has the field-testing been that Matrix is already providing

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Lebanon - Pro audio specialist Technosound has recently designed and commissioned audio systems for two substantial theme venues in Beirut, both outdoors and using Community loudspeakers.

The first venue is a driving experience called Rio City. It is actually a small village with a comprehensive road network around which electric-powered cars are driven. Rio City is a new concept in Lebanon, being entertaining but with and the serious goal of teaching youngsters how to drive responsibly while respecting the law, other road users and pedestrians. The Malouf Group has launched the project in response to the increasing number of road accidents in Lebanon, and the lack of public awareness of traffic laws.

Technosound was commissioned to design and provide a music system to cover all public areas of Rio City. In addition to all-weather durability, sound quality was important and th

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USA - Audinate has announced that pro audio/video industry executive Dave Lebolt has joined its technical advisory board.

Dave Lebolt is well known in the A/V industry. At Avid Technology he served as senior vice president and general manager of Digidesign, Avid's audio division, makers of Pro Tools systems. He has also served as Avid's CTO as well as vice president of applications product marketing at Apple, Inc.

"We are pleased to have someone of Dave Lebolt's experience and stature join our technical advisory board," said Aidan Williams, CTO and co-founder of Audinate. "As a highly respected industry veteran, Dave has a deep understanding of the pro audio visual market, and will be a valuable asset to Audinate as our company moves forward."

"Audinate occupies a unique position, having some of the most mature and the best implemented networking tec

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The Netherlands - The new Vortis series from HK Audio is aimed at the often challenging demands of modern indoor installations, like in theatres, churches and multi-purpose halls. Vortis comprises six high-performance full-range cabinets, all available with three different types of rotatable horns, thus allowing a total of 36 variants. To perfectly match the interior design, Vortis can be delivered in any RAL colour within short notice, says the company.

Also on display will be Elements, "the world's one and only scalable line source system". Elements merges the benefits of contemporary line array technology with the straightforward handling of ultra compact portable PA systems.

"After the overwhelming feedback last year, we're really looking forward to ISE 2011", says Christian Stumpp, head of international sales. "Besides our new products we'll also

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The Netherlands - Tannoy has announced the launch of their DVS Series, a range of surface mount loudspeakers aimed at those fixed installation applications where stylish aesthetic and interior design ethic are just as critical considerations as crystal clear, high quality audio coverage.

The range comprises of three models - DVS 4, DVS 6 and DVS 8. Each is based around a point-source driver design comprising a 4", 6" or 8" mid bass driver respectively, with a coaxially mounted 19mm (0.75") high frequency section, all mounted within a stylish and lightweight injection moulded surface-mount enclosure manufactured from UV/weather resistant ABS material. The new device is certified for water and dust ingress protection to IP64 standard and is currently pending UL Listed status (UL-1480 and UL-2043).

This makes DVS Series a capable performer in challenging inter

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USA - Following the acquisition of the Imerge media server brand in the UK, the Prism Sound group has entered into another strategic alliance: Prism Media Products Inc, the group's US distribution business, has taken on the combined US distribution operations for PMC Speakers and Prism Sound group.

The change in USA distribution meets with PMC's global expansion plans following recent enhancements to its product lines as well as its international sales & marketing teams.

The newly-expanded and combined operation will be jointly led by VP sales Maurice Patist and VP operations Janice Norton. PMPI will retain the staff and facilities of both PMC's Irvine office and PMPI in New Jersey, handling all importation, service, sales and marketing for both brands.

Graham Boswell, sales and marketing director for Prism Sound group, says, "There is an obvious synergy between the Pri

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The Netherlands - On the eve of ISE 2011, Norway's projectiondesign is reaffirming its commitment to education by scheduling dozens of tutorial sessions on its stand during the show, and by partnering with InfoComm International to provide specialised seminars that have been independently evaluated to provide Renewal Units (RUs) for CTS certification.

During all three days of ISE 2011, projectiondesign will host a series of tutorial sessions for its distributor and end-customer partners on its stand, with the aim of bringing as many industry contacts as possible up-to-speed with the latest projection technologies and their applications. These will be hosted by the newly appointed Andre Jensen who has been promoted within projectiondesign to support the company's partner and education focus.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday 2 February, the company's David Aleksandersen will present two

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UAE / Oman - Melody House, distributors of HK Audio speaker systems have recently supplied Music Connections with the first Icon system in the Middle East. After a positive experience the company quickly decided to purchase a second system a few weeks later. Music Connections, based in Muscat are professional service providers for sound, lights, video and backline for various corporate events and concerts.

"After demonstrating the Icon system to Music Connections, we had great feedback and a confirmed order for a system," commented Dino Drimakis, business development manager at Dubai-based Melody House. "However after they actually used it for an event and realized how convenient and effective the system was, we quickly received a second order for another system. We are happy to see that HK Audio is represented by a major rental firm in the Sultanate of Oman."

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UK - Pentewan Sands Holiday Park near Mevagissey in Cornwall is one of the country's leading camping and caravan parks and was voted Britain's best beach holiday park in 2008.

When the owners decided to expand the facilities to include a new on site leisure facility complete with two pools, jacuzzi, gym, fitness centre, bars and restaurant, they asked Pyramid Presentations to design and install high quality lighting and AV systems throughout.

Since the audio brief required 20 different sources and outputs to 12 different areas, Pyramid saw it as an opportunity to design an audio system around a Bose ControlSpace ESP-88 audio management system. An additional requirement was for speakers that blended into a clearly defined interior design, and the Bose FreeSpace range was chosen.

According to Bose Pro Partner, Nic Black of Pyramid, the audio brief consisted of two main element

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USA - Behind the Scenes, an initiative of The ESTA Foundation, announces its second annual holiday card student design contest, open to any lighting, set, video or costume full-time design student interested in creating an original design for a 2011 card.

The winner will be chosen by an all-star panel of previous holiday card designers including Bob Bonniol, Beowulf Borrit, Ed Coco, Christine Jones, Scott Pask, Bruce Rodgers, Douglas Schmidt, and Tim Hunter Design. The winner's design will be among the cards offered for sale to raise money for Behind the Scenes, which provides financial assistance to entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured.

The winner will also receive a free pass to a Live Design Master Class in lighting, sound, or projection (winner's choice) to be held in May in New York City.

"This is an incredible opportunity for stu

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USA - A Midas PRO6 emerged the clear winner for the World Outreach Church in Murfressboro, Tennessee, US when selecting a console for its new 2,800 capacity main sanctuary. "The sound quality and navigation are unbeatable," reports church technical director Derric West.

West got to work demoing several different consoles onsite while the new sanctuary was in its design phase, swapping test consoles in an existing sanctuary every other weekend, but keeping the same mics and PA. "The console was the only variable," reports West, "and it was any easy choice once we put the PRO6 in."

Regular services are likely to include around six vocals in addition to the pastor, choir and soloists, plus contemporary bands with drums, bass, guitars, keyboard and additional vocals. West configures the PRO6 with 80 inputs to facilitate swapping bands and inputs with

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Czech Republic - Veteran Scots rock group Nazareth enjoy cult status in the Czech Republic, a fact that was once again evident at their show in Hradec Králové where they sold out the 3,000-seater Aldis Congress Centre for the last stop of their Still Loud 'n' Proud tour. The ACC is a venue notable not only for its impressive size but also for the quality of its infrastructure, acoustics, sightlines and artists' dressing rooms.

To ensure the sound was worthy of the setting, the tour organizers contracted Dvur Králové nad Labem-based rental company Sound Service to handle the sound reinforcement. For the Nazareth production, the team led by company chief Oldrich Skalický opted for an extensive Dynacord system, with a combination of horn-loaded Dynacord F12, FX 20 and FX 12 boxes combined with a Cobra 2 line-array system.

The system included six F12 CHW, t

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UK - Following "huge interest" in A.C. Entertainment Technologies' free dedicated 2012 digital switchover open days last year in partnership with Sennheiser and Shure, the company's Audio division has announced it will be holding more events in March 2011.

As a distributor of wireless microphone and IEM equipment brands, A.C. Audio has been keenly following the Ofcom ruling with a view to advising users on how they can best prepare for the switch to Channel 38 (606-614 MHz) in 2012.

Forming part of this service, the upcoming open days will be held at AC-ET's UK offices in conjunction with the manufacturers as follows: South (High Wycombe) with Shure on 9 March and North (Leeds) with Sennheiser on 17 March.

The format of the events will remain the same, with attendees receiving an in-depth 2012 digital switchover Q&A session by members of the BEIRG committee and dem

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