Ken Blecher Joins Powersoft U.S.

by FOH Staff
May 28, 2010
On the Move

From left, Ken Blecher, Thomas Bensen, Luca Giorgi, Luca Lastrucci, Thomas Mittelmann, Claudio Lastrucci, Carlo Lastrucci and Antonio Peruch.

FARMINGDALE, NY – Ken Blecher has joined Powersoft Advanced Technologies, LLC, the Italian amplifier manufacturer's U.S. operation, as vice president and director of business development. Blecher has more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing, contracting and consulting segments of pro AV integration and tour sound.

L-Acoustics Rental Partners Support Andrea Bocelli Tour in Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Shortly after his Scandinavian tour, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli started performing throughout Asia, supported by L-Acoustics gear from the company's Rental Network in the region.

“Billy Elliot” Tours with DiGiCo SD7T and SD8 Consoles

by FOH Staff
May 23, 2010
News

Paul Arditti

CHICAGO – After scoring a total of 20 Tony and Drama Desk Awards, including Best Sound Design, Billy Elliot, the Musical is dancing its way from Broadway to different U.S. cities via two separate productions. Both productions will be using customized DiGiCo SD7Ts at front of house and substage and SD8s to mix the band's monitors, as specified by sound designer Paul Arditti.

On Stage Audio Uses Harman Gear in AVB Transfer Milestone

by FOH Staff
May 23, 2010
News

DETROIT – On Stage Audio (OSA) participated in the first application of the IEEE 802.1 AVB Bridging protocol using HiQnet-enabled Harman gear for the Compuware national sales meeting at the Masonic Theater here recently.

Midas XL8 Used for Classical BRIT Awards

by FOH Staff
May 23, 2010
News

Derrick Zieba with the Midas XL8 at the Albert Hall

LONDON – The 2010 Classical BRIT Awards was broadcast live from Earls Court with a Midas XL8 handling front of house for the first time, provided by Britannia Row Productions. Sound designer and live sound coordinator Derrick Zieba specified the XL8 after using it for the 2010 BRIT Awards in January.

Soundcraft Founder Graham Blyth Performs for AES

LONDON – Graham Blyth, who founded Soundcraft in 1973 and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society, performed his 32nd concert recital for the AES on May 22 at Temple Church in London.

by FOH Staff
May 22, 2010
On the Move

BRUNSWICK, OH – DiGiCo has appointed the rep firm C. L. Pugh & Associates, Inc. to its U.S. distribution team. Under the direction of Bob Tevs, C.L. Pugh & Associates will oversee DiGiCo sales throughout the Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Northern Kentucky regions. C. L. Pugh was founded in 1943.

Meyer Sound Supports Sa DingDing Performance in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – Sa DingDing, who sings Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Mandarin, mixing traditional Chinese melodies and Buddhist prayers with electronic instruments, performed two concerts at the Hong Kong Star Hall for the 38th Hong Kong Arts Festival. Shalom AV Technology Limited provided a Meyer Sound MILO line array loudspeaker system for the event.

Jim Van Winkle Named GM For Masque Sound’s PWS Division

by FOH Staff
May 22, 2010
On the Move

ORLANDO, FL – Jim Van Winkle, former director of regional services for the Masque Sound's corporate theater division, has rejoined the firm as general manager of its Orlando, Fla. based Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) division.

Axe Productions Supports K-97 Classic Rock Riot with JBL Gear

by FOH Staff
May 22, 2010
News

EDMONTON, Canada – Axe Productions used its recently-acquired JBL Vertec line array system for the first time to support the second annual K-97 Classic Rock Riot. The production, which featured former Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers, was held in the Shaw Conference Center.

Ashly NE8800 DSP Used for Palace Theatre Upgrade

by FOH Staff
May 20, 2010
News

TAMARAC, FL – The Palace Theatre for the Performing Arts is part of the Kings Point condominium complex, a community of some 8,000 over-55 residents just north of Fort Lauderdale. Its snowbird-friendly season runs from November to March, and the venue seats 1,000 people without a single stair.

Crowded House Tour Packed with Earthworks Gear

Crowded House drummer Matt Sherrod and Angus Davidson

MELBOURNE, Australia – Known as The Crowdies to its fans, the rock band Crowded House is touring Europe and the U.S. this year to support the band's forthcoming Intriguer, to be released in June. All 28 of the mics for the tour are from Earthworks.

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Ken Blecher Joins Powersoft U.S.