Bosch issued the following release Oct. 1 about the death of Monte Wise the night before:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Monte Wise, systems applications specialist, Pro Sound, for Bosch’s Communications Systems Division.
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VMB’s TL-A220 Line Array lifter, a smaller, more compact version of their TL-A320, can still lift 220kg of P.A. gear to a height of 5.5 meters. The lift is specifically designed for lifting line arrays and is well-suited for quick line array setups.
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AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands — Dutch theater De Flint has purchased a Midas PRO6 live audio system from Midas Consoles Benelux after its sound technicians agreed to go with the Midas digital platform based on sonic performance and value for the Euro.
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ORLANDO — This year’s Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge, held at the JW Marriott in Grande Lakes, was capped off by a concert featuring Wyclef Jean, Biz Markie, Chico Debarge and Chrisette Michele. ASR ProEvents, which provided audio support, used Martin Audio gear.
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L-Acoustics’ new 8XTi and 12XTi coaxial enclosures, primarily for the fixed installation market, share the electro-acoustic design of the established XT series. The 8XTi and 12XTi have cabinetry and rigging that can be color-matched according to architect specifications.
Read More »NICOSIA, Cyprus — Greg Ladanyi, 57, a Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer who worked with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac and other rock bands, died Sept. 29 from head trauma and other injuries sustained in a fall from a stage while on tour with singer Anna Vissi.
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Blue Microphones, which has a track record in professional and studio recording, has launched the enCORE series for the live events market. The enCORE 100, 200 and 300 models are designed and priced for any live application from the rehearsal space and coffee shop to the auditorium and stadium.
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Gordon “Gungi” Paterson, a highly respected and well-liked FOH engineer for acts as diverse as Judas Priest and Tears for Fears, died Monday, Sept. 28 after a three-year battle with lymphoma. As per his wishes, there will be no memorial service in Seattle, where Gungi, his wife Bridget, and their children made their home.
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LAS VEGAS — Voting for the 2009 Parnelli Awards has begun. Go to www.parnelliawards.com/vote and let your voice be heard. There will be a new Indispensable Technology “IT” award category for Audio, along with returning categories for Sound Company, Hometown Hero Sound Company, FOH Mixer, Monitor Mixer and System Tech of the Year and more. To purchase tickets, go to www.parnelliawards.com/reservations.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary —Wynton Marsalis and his 15-piece band, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, performed in Budapest before a crowd of 1,750 at the Budapest Congress & World Trade Center with a modest complement of Danley loudspeakers and subwoofers.
Read More »NASHVILLE, TN — Tour Supply has announced the formation of TSI Distributing, a wholesale distribution company specializing in live performance products. The company has exclusive U.S. distribution agreements with 3rd Power Amplification, G-LAB, Palmer and Microphome for its initial product portfolio, and has established a national network of rep firms to bring these products to retail.
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OTTAWA, KS — Although StagePro has managed to get by with analog consoles as it has supported summer festivals ranging from Lollapalooza, Country Jam, Rothbury, Langerado, All Good, as well as Austin City Limits and Rock Jam festivals, the soundco finally went digital as the 2009 summer season kicked off with its purchase of two Midas PRO6 consoles.
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