KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —Harman Professional announced the appointment of several new staff members to the Harman Pro Asia team expanding on their success with channel partners in Asia, Latin America and Canada, including Eric Goh, Kit Roche and Raymond Tee.
Read More »BUENA PARK, CA — Hosa Technology, a manufacturer of connectivity solutions and a distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, has agreed to grant IMCI of Mexico distribution rights to Hosa and Da-Cappo products throughout Mexico
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Now Hear This: A total of 77 Meyer Sound loudspeakers are installed in 10 venues staffed by some of the 1,500 crew members aboard the 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice, the first of Celebrity Cruises’ five-ship Solstice Class fleet. FUNA International and Celebrity Cruises jointly decided on the Meyer gear, based on past experience.
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LOS ANGELES — With the longest roster yet in the number of live performers taking the stage at Staples Center, the 51st annual Grammy Awards gave microphone manufacturers at least a 25 percent increase in bragging rights as the 3.5-hour production mixed musical genres and wound its way through an array of duets, collaborations and solo performances — including the last-minute pairing of Justin Timberlake and Al Green to fill a void left in the lineup by the absence of both Rihanna and Chris Brown.
Read More »WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division is scheduled to hold hearings Feb. 24 on the merger agreement between Live Nation, the nation’s biggest concert promoter, and Ticketmaster Entertainment, the biggest live-event ticketing service.
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WACO, TX — After nearly four decades of holding worship services in their original sanctuary, the staff and congregation of Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas have now moved their preaching — as well as their playing — into the church’s new multipurpose Life Center, which is equipped with a full loudspeaker and amplifier package from L-Acoustics.
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ATLANTA — Kaltman Creations LLC added AirSleuth Pro Bundle V2 to their line of RF spectrum analyzers. The combined software-based 2.4GHz RF spectrum analyzer and a 2.4GHz, 11-channel signal generator is designed for IT managers, enterprise personnel, or 2.4GHz users who need enhanced capabilities to install, test, troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize wireless networks.
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Fronted by lead singer Gary Cherone, and featuring guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Extreme decided to tour again following the launch of a new album in 2008 entitled Saudades de Rock. For the band’s recently-concluded European tour, the crew used two Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing systems to manage FOH and monitor sound.
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ST. WENDEL, Germany — Rhino Sound, a relatively new Korean sound rental company, is serving as a demo partner for HK Audio after having crossed paths through a mutually beneficial coincidence. While little more than a year old, Rhino Sound’s two founders had each worked as sound engineers on a freelance basis. The new firm’s director, Sungwon Park, served monitor engineer for Korean standout Cho Young Phil.
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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Fellowship Bible Church of Little Rock used EAW’s array of sound system products for its digitally connected, multi-venue worship facility. Using the system, a single pastor can reach four thematically distinct worship venues, allowing over 3,000 faithful to hear his message but also enjoy four different worship music styles.
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LOS ANGELES — For the 12th year in a row, Audio-Technica supported the Grammy Awards, and for this, the 51st annual show, there was a 25 percent increase in the number of live performances featuring nominees and performers. Audio-Technica supplied over 250 of its microphones at the event, including an array of hard-wired mics and Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless Systems. Shown here, Justin Timberlake performs with Audio-Technica's AEW-T4100 cardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter.
Read More »FARMINGDALE, NY — Powersoft Advanced Technologies, LLC relocated its headquarters from New Jersey to Farmingdale, N.Y. The company said the relocation would allow for improved logistical services and future market expansion in the U.S.
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