EAW DX1208 DSP Matrix Mixer
EAW is now shipping the DX1208 DSP Matrix Mixer. Introduced at InfoComm 09, the DX1208 is a 12-input, 8-output 1U-rackspace DSP matrix mixer.
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Wireless Version of Sennheiser evolution e 965 Microphone
The evolution e 965, Sennheiser’s large-diaphragm condenser microphone, is now available as a wireless version. The MMK 965-1 microphone capsule attaches to both Sennheiser’s 2000 Series and evolution wireless G3 wireless series SKM handheld transmitters, letting users of both series benefit from the dual-diaphragm of Sennheiser’s e 965 microphone. Sennheiser’s ew 500-965 G3 system, which is part of the evolution wireless G3 series, is based around the MMK 965-1 and ships with the EM 500 G3 receiver, a GA 3 rack-mount kit and the SKM 500 G3 transmitter with the MMK 965-1 capsule.
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VMB Rainbow Electro-Acoustical Prediction Software
VMB Rainbow electro-acoustical prediction software for the company’s speaker systems features horizontal as well as vertical modeling. The Windows-based software allows simulation of complete systems, such as a main large format array complemented by a smaller delayed array and front-fills.
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Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Names Kimmel Mixer Product Manager
BUENA PARK, CA —Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has appointed Kevin Kimmel to the position of mixer product manager. In his new position, Kimmel will be responsible for product training, the implementation of marketing and support programs, and recommendations for mixer product design from the North American market to the research and development team in Japan. He will report to Marc Lopez, marketing manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc.
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FILO Pro Audio Uses Riverbend Centre to Demo NEXO and Yamaha Gear
Rayvon performed using the NEXO GEO S 12 with NX 4×4 amps and a Yamaha M7CL console.
AUSTIN, TX — Riverbend Centre is a new addition to the alternative performing arts scene in the Texas Hill Country. The Centre is a multi-purpose venue that plays host to musical groups, theatrical productions, television specials, corporate and private events and conventions.
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Martin Audio Minis at London iTunes Festival
iTunes Festival
LONDON — This year, the iTunes Festival was relocated to The Roundhouse in North London with over 60 artists playing live at the free event, which ran throughout July.
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Kurt Metzler to Lead EAW North American Sales
Kurt Metzler
WOODINVILLE, WA — LOUD Technologies Inc. named Kurt Metzler North American Sales Manager, EAW. Metzler will lead the existing EAW internal sales support team, North American rep force and distributor network. Metzler will report to Ernie Lansford, LOUD’s director of North American sales.
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Dhawan Electricals Uses Soundcraft Si3 for Music Festival in India
Dhawan Electricals in Delhi
DELHI, India — Yogesh Dhawan of Dhawan Electricals Pvt. Ltd. used a Soundcraft Si3 digital mixing console at FOH for Fete de la Musique, part of World Music Day with the Alliance Francaise de Delhi. The festival was presented through the 64-input Si3 and other Harman products including a dbx 4800 system controller, JBL VRX932LA, SRX728S and SRX712M loudspeakers, and Crown I-Tech IT4000 amplifiers.
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Midas and Klark Teknik Name Quad Professional New distributor for Singapore and Malaysia
Vincent Tan, Quad Professional sales director
SINGAPORE — Midas and Klark Teknik have appointed a new distribution company, Quad Professional, for Singapore and Malaysia. The appointment comes on the heels of new distributor announcements earlier this year for Midas and Klark Teknik in Taiwan, India, Indonesia and Thailand.
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Soundcraft Vi4 Serves as Logical Choice for Absurdist Revival
David Gotwald with the Soundcraft Vi4 at the FOH
NEW YORK—The recent revival of Waiting For Godot at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Studio 54 venue used a 48-input Soundcraft Vi4 digital live mixing console, offering the processing power and sound quality the designer was seeking in a compact frame and, crucial for Godot, quiet operation.
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Capital Sound Uses DiGiCo, XTA, Martin Gear for Take That Circus Tour
LONDON — The 20-show Take That Circus tour was among the biggest the U.K. and Ireland had ever seen, with over a million people attending. Capital Sound was the soundco, with technical director Ian Colville designing the system with FOH engineer Gary Bradshaw and system technician Al Woods using a combination of DiGiCo, XTA and Martin Audio gear.
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KUDO Loudspeakers Rise to the Challenge of Paris Air Show
PARIS — L-Acoustics KUDO loudspeakers were recently deployed for the International Paris Air Show, which took place at Le Bourget airport. This year marked the event’s centenary, attracting 360,000 visitors to the daily flying demonstrations, vintage aircraft and new aerospace technologies.
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