Despite the relatively low cost, each of the models in the MA series is well equipped. Facilities include input signal indicators, an output level meter, a graphic equaliser, announcement chime, siren and VCA remote control of volume using just a standard potentiometer. There are also external mute and chime controls.
The level of inputs three to six are controlled by the priority control volume when inputs one and two, or the chime or sire
Moray worked with many of rock's greatest acts over the past three decades, including Black Sabbath, Saxon, Ozzy Osbourne's solo outings, Motorhead, Dio, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Whitesnake - culminating in a 10-year spell as Deep Purple's front-of-house engineer.
An advocate of line array technology, Moray became one of the first certified V-DOSC engineers in the UK, and later, through the company's links with Deep Purple, he assisted German manufacturer HK Audio in the development of its COHEDRA system. Moray took the decision to leave his life on the road in 2004 and took a sales role with the HK
Other speakers will include Free Trade Agency boss Paul Boswell, HMV/MAMA Group's Daryl Robinson and Academy Music Group's Carl Bathgate.
One particularly lively part of the conference programme will undoubtedly be the ticketing session, Selling The Show, following eBay-owned US resale giant StubHub's announcement that it's about to enter the UK, and the surprise takeover of See Tickets by French media conglomerate Vivendi.
"StubHub's arrival will significantly increase activity in the resale sector, especially in the battle for hearts and minds, and general endorsement of the concept," says Summit producer and Audience managing
Digicustics S.R.L., created five years ago by Sebastian Wenger and Martin Gutierrez, offers consulting, design, systems integration and engineering services for the install and live sound markets. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company is oriented to all segments of these markets with coverage throughout South America.
"By establishing this new relationship with Audinate, we are confident that we will be able to provide our customers a whole new era of solutions for audio and media transport," com
Mary Eisaman joined Audio-Technica in 2008, and has served the company since then in a variety of roles, most recently as sales support manager.
Alex Algranti's previous positions have included sales and marketing responsibilities for Latin America and Brazil for Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser respectively.
Cajka stated, "Audio-Technica is strongly committed to meeting the needs of Latin America. I am confident that Alex Algranti and Mary Eisaman will help us continue
"Mixart has always been a strong partner, working in a challenging market. Last year, they more than doubled their business, and remarkably, they are on course to double their sales again this year. For that excellent performance we wanted to show our appreciation," comments A&H European sales manager, Norbert Perstinger.
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Pete first started using Sennheiser mics back in the late 1970s and switched to using them full-time in 2005 with Bloc Party.
"I bought two 421s way back in 1978 and I've always loved the 441," he says. "I used another manufacturer's mics for years, without thinking there was a serious alternative, until the point came with Bloc Party when I wanted something tighter and more in keeping with their first record. The Sennheisers worked so well that I got hooked and the sound of the microphones has translated really well to Two Door
As well as housing the city's biggest theatre, the RaM Colosseum also features three gyms, clubs, a library and restaurant, all connected by a central atrium. A major feature is that the theatre has a unique, hydraulically-operated adjustable floor which allows it to be adapted for a variety of events. The audio system is based around a Yamaha M7CL-48ES and SB168-ES stage boxes.
The system designer was Krisztian Varga, pro-audio consultant at Budapest sound specialists Audmax Kft. Working closely with the RaM Colosseum's chief sound engineer Bertalan Kupcsik, he chose the Yamaha so
Rieder brings a wide range of industry experience to his new position, having worked extensively in the pro audio industry and, internationally, as a radio producer and host. After working at Jensen in OEM loudspeaker design, Rieder moved into a marketing role at Shure, serving as category director for their install product lines, including wired and wireless mics, DSP, mixers, and PSM monitor systems. Rieder added an MBA to his electrical engineering and music degrees, and worked in market research and consulting before joining Bosch/Electro-Voice.
Rieder brings a lifelong passion for
Radial Engineering is a Canadian based manufacturer that designs and builds Radial DIs, splitters, switchers, isolators and re-ampers. The company also manufactures the Primacoustic range of acoustic products that include recoil stabilizers, room kits, panels, bass traps, diffusers and IsoTools.
"We have been working with Radial Engineering over the past year promoting the Primacoustic brand which we have had some reasonable success with," commented Dino Drimakis, business development manager at Melody House. He added, "although Radial is not so well known here they are great products and we like work
Pat Conneen of AVSG/HiFi House Group, audio designer and installer for the project, explains that the college had some very specific requirements for their new audio system. "They needed a solution that could be easily configured for a wide range of activities, from football games to track meets and special ceremonies," he says. "It also had to enable Moravian's audio engineers to control and d
"It was very easy to set up the system; we only needed three quarters of an hour from unloading the lorry to sound check," said Janos Szabo, owner of Prodyn L. "The speeches and background music needed reinforcing within a 30m x 60m area, and the roof height was 4m. The audience size was somewhere in the region of 800-1000 people.
The DVA system made it easy for the drivers and the throng to take part in a question-and-answer session on the seas
Based in the United Arab Emirates, NMK have over the past few years spearheaded the sales of digital Midas consoles in the region with a total of 7 PRO6 consoles, a PRO3 console and an XL8 sold to market segments that include install sound, live sound and broadcast sound.
With a few more sales in the pipeline and the introduction of the new PRO2 and PRO2C consoles in the market, NMK are preparing themselves" for a very busy and exciting year ahead that will see a lot more Midas digital consoles in the market".
"We are grateful to the team at Midas/Klark Teknik for acknowledging our hard work and dedication to the bran
Olympic Countdown - The London Philharmonic Orchestra has finished recording more than 200 national anthems for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year. The epic challenge took 52 recording hours at Abbey Road Studios and finished with Zimbabwe on Sunday. The orchestra had on
The launch of the company's new digital sound touring console, the CDC Eight, was among the most heavily attended events of the show floor. Press, distributors, dealers, customers and Cadac aficionados crowded onto the company's stand for a glimpse of the new mixer.
Development manager Vincenzo Borrelli stated, "The CDC Eight attracted the most wonderful comments and compliments from professional engineers, installers, theatre technicians and the many Cadac enthusiasts at PL
Hetrick is a singer/songwriter/musician with considerable experience in the recording and engineering world and comes to AM&S as the previous director of worldwide sales for KRK / Cerwin Vega Group.
Lynn Martin, president of AM&S, comments, "Dave's experience in the recording and technology world will be a definite asset for American Music & Sound."
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"After trying several different pickups and microphones over the years, I can only say that I'm more than happy with my new DPA 4099," says Bukovec. "It captures the natural sound of my instrument, and has proven to be a reliable choice for indoor and outdoor concerts. I use it for my solo performances and also when I'm playing in a band. The 4099 has instantly become a mandatory piece of my equipment."
Adds Borut ?elik, Sonus sales manager, "The 4099 accurately captures the sound of Anja's instrument and provides enough gain before feedback on the most difficult stages."
Bukovek performs all over the world as a soloist, and has won international award
The University of Zurich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 25,000 students attending a diverse range of courses. The campus is spread across many buildings located across the city. The new teaching facility is part of the Film Studies Faculty and in acquiring the space the University took the opportunity to create a 21st Century teaching environment complete with a top quality audio visual installation. The Genelec speakers were supplied by Dr.W.A.Günther Audio Systems AG in Erlenbach.
"We supply a lot of Genelec speake
Wortz Consulting, an Alabama-based IT consulting company with expertise in audio/video, network infrastructure and lighting, designed and integrated the sound system. Chris Wortz, president, balanced the sound detail inside and outside the stadium. The Technomad system substantially improves sound to the field, bleachers, press box, common outdoor spaces and a lawn section with picnic areas.
"The sound needed to extend beyond t
With a need for consoles that could work across both sides of the company's business, Blitz Head of Sound, Chris Jordan, explains why they decided to invest in the SD8s. "We'd made the decision to purchase some new consoles and we wanted to invest in a clear market leader, a favourite with engineers and what we believe to be the best product around," he says. "It is clear that the DiGiCo SD7T has become the desk of choice with the vast majority of theatre sound designers. A number of designers we work with have given DiGiCo a strong endorsement and that reinforces what we hear ourselves, which is that they sound very good.
"After an extensive evaluation process, we decided the SD8 is the most appropriate de
In addition to the new product range, Baldwin Boxall will be demonstrating a VIGIL2 voice alarm rack and the CallCare range of products.
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The time came for Insync to upgrade their existing radio mic system, and with the digital switchover on the horizon next year, they were keen to ensure that their investment was fully Channel 38 compliant.
Sennheiser is one of a number of premium audio brands for which AC-ET is a distributor. The purchase was co-ordinated by Glen Thompson from the company's High Wycombe office with Insync's MD, Scott Tompkins and head of sound, Ali McGrattan.
"Sennheiser is an excellent choice for any spoken word and presentation scenarios, and also provides extremely clear vocals for bands and live performer
While the original production cost around £1 million to stage and was so big that it could only take in three cities, its 21st century counterpart has reputedly cost £37m and has been performed a total of 120 times at venues all around North America and Europe.
This spectacular tour culminated in Athens in July, where Waters performed three shows at the 2004 Olympic Stadium. These were captured for posterity by a crew of nearly 100 people just to tackle the filming, making this the biggest European concert film project for nearly 30 years. The video for The Wall Live In Athens was shot on mainly 4K high-definition cameras but
"We couldn't be more pleased to announce the availability of the AllFrame for purchase," says Carl Bader, president and CEO, Aviom. "Having just celebrated our 10th year in the industry, we look forward to continuing to offer streamlined solutions for our customers and that includes the AllFrame. The system was designed with customer research in mind to help make digital more affordable and flexible, keeping analogue cabling to a minimum and reducing system complexity and labour costs."
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