Audix FP5 Drum Pack
Audix has introduced the first in its next series of Fusion mic packages, the FP5, which is designed for miking a five-piece kit for both live and studio applications.
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Harman Names Huang to New Strategic Position
NORTHRIDGE, CA —Harman Professional named Jim H. Huang as its head of corporate development, a new position. Huang will report to Michael MacDonald, executive vice president of marketing and sales, and to Greg Henry, chief financial officer.
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Metallica Tours with Sennheiser 2000 Series PMs
Ozzy Giron and Bob Cowan with Sennheiser gear
TORONTO — Metallica, currently touring in support of their Death Magnetic album, has integrated Sennheiser’s new 2000 Series personal monitoring system into its touring rig. According to the band’s monitor engineer, Bob Cowan, the system provides him with networking and software capabilities that allow for more than enough usable frequencies at any venue, reliable wireless performance and a sonic quality that has drawn praise from band members.
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Troup County High School Upgrades Auditorium with Danley Loudspeakers
LA GRANGE, GA — In the five years since Troup County Comprehensive High School added a 900-seat fine arts auditorium to their campus, the school has gotten high marks for site lines, acoustics, and amenities, but less-than-stellar grades for a sound system that lacked intelligibility and punch.
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First Baptist Church of Cabot Prepares for Broadcast with Aviom Gear
CABOT, AR — When the time comes for First Baptist Church of Cabot to begin broadcasting its services, it will be ready, thanks in part to its new Aviom digital snakes. Utilizing both Pro64 and Pro16 Series equipment from Aviom, the system gives the church a hybrid analog-digital network that supports the flexibility it’s looking for to support its expanding programs.
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Da-Cappo Gear Proves Good Fit for Chicago’s Large Cast
Don Gamsjager with Da-Cappo microphones
NEW BRITAIN, CT — For the production of Chicago, staged earlier this year at Central Connecticut State University, DNR Productions owner Don Gamsjager chose Micro Microphones from Da-Cappo, distributed by Hosa Technology.
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Two Soundcraft Vi6 Consoles Used for Friendly Fires Homecoming
Richard Barling
ST. ALBANS, U.K. — The Friendly Fires recently turned the austere civic center of Alban Arena into a party venue with their homecoming show. FOH sound engineer Richard “Bars” Barling and monitor engineer Colm “Meado” Meade used Soundcraft Vi6s supplied by SSE Audio Group, which obtained the gear from Harman’s U.K. distributor, Sound Technology Ltd.
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Green Bay Packers Stadium Gets Lectrosonics Wireless System
Made Ya Look audio tech Dave Owens with the Lectrosonics UT handheld transmitter
GREEN BAY, WI — Arrow Audio, the contractor hired to update the wireless system at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, needed to make sure there would be nothing cheesy about its ability to keep the lines of communication open. To ensure audio quality, range and the freedom to adapt to evolving RF conditions, Arrow Audio chose Lectrosonics for the job.
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Black Magic Audio Puts Newly-Acquired iLive System to Use
Tim Minchin at Leeds
SCUNTHORPE, U.K. — Black Magic Audio (BMA) recently added an Allen & Heath iLive-T digital mixing system to its inventory, and quickly put it to use at the Alternative Stage at this year’s Leeds Festival. Purchased through LMC, the system includes the iDR-32 MixRack and iLive-T80 Control Surface.
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Beyonce Tours with Sennheiser, Neumann Gear
LONDON — Beyoncé’s “I Am…” world tour includes Sennheiser and Neumann wired and wireless mics, with the artist and The Mamas, her trio of backup singers, all using Sennheiser’s SKM 5200 handheld mics with MD 5325 capsules.
Read More »Biamp Systems’ Lockhart Retires, Metzger Named as Successor
BEAVERTON, OR — Ralph Lockhart, president of Biamp Systems, announced his retirement from the company, effective Jan. 31, 2010. The company’s board also announced the promotion of Steve Metzger to executive vice president and chief operating officer, with the intention that he assumes the role of president upon Lockhart’s retirement.
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Ford AV Installs NEXO Gear in Austin Ridge Bible Church
AUSTIN, TX — The 750-seat Austin Ridge Bible Church hired Ford Audio-Video Systems, Inc. to replace its existing speaker system with a NEXO GEO S 12 Series line array. Six NEXO GEO S1210s and two GEO S1230s were chosen along with two NXAMP 4×4 amps and two ALS2-PF subwoofers.
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