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Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles

The Orpheum has been equipped with a new d&b audiotechnik system.

Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles

The Greeks regarded Orpheus as the father of music. (Hermes may have invented the lyre, but Orpheus perfected it.) The Orpheum chain of vaudeville theaters, built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflected the confident and optimistic aura of the West Coast during those years, with the opulence and musical perfection Orpheus might have appreciated. The Orpheum Theatre on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles (about seven blocks from the Staples Center and the L.A. Convention Center) is a spectacular example. A high vaulted ceiling supporting ornate crystal chandeliers, exquisite plaster work, lush velvet seating, deeply curved unsupported balcony — and all eyes drawn to what might lie behind the classically framed proscenium arch.

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Danley J3-94

Danley Introduces Jericho Horn J3-94

GAINESVILLE, GA – Danley is introducing the newest member of the Jericho Horn Series, the J3-94. The company recently did a test-drive using a single J3-94 at an Atlanta Falcons’ event and were pleased with the clear intelligibility 600 feet away.

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2016 Parnelli Audio Innovator Greg Mackie

2016 Parnelli Audio Innovator Greg Mackie

If Greg Mackie had just stopped at his 1970s company, TAPCO, his contributions to pro audio would have been worthy of a lifetime achievement award. But then, in 1988, he founded Mackie Designs, introducing the groundbreaking CR-1604 audio mixer three years later. In 1996, the company expanded beyond analog audio mixers, creating digital mixers and powered speakers. And now he’s again involved in innovation, this time with M&W Audio, partnering with former Trident Audio designer Peter Watts. “We wanted to create better products at affordable prices that fit the evolving music scene with wide dynamic ranges that fit the music of rock ‘n’ roll,” Mackie says. And that’s exactly what he did.

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2016 Hometown Hero Finalists

2016 Hometown Hero Finalists

Here’s a look at the regional finalists in the 2016 Hometown Hero Sound Company of the Year award.

There are many ways to judge the vitality of our industry — ticket sales, manufacturer’s bottom line, new hires. As we compiled the voting for this year’s Hometown Hero finalists, we noticed that there are so many new companies being honored. Not that these are “new” companies, per se —most have been around for a quite a while (one since 1976). But this year, only two have been in the winner’s circle before. What do these winners get? A nice certificate suitable for wall-hanging; a chance to come to the Parnelli Awards show on Oct. 22 and win Regional Company of the Year; but perhaps most important of all, bragging rights. Let’s meet the regional winners!

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Cardioid Subwoofer Setups

Cardioid Subwoofer Setups

Managing low frequencies is one of live audio’s constant challenges. We deal with room nodes, architectural resonances, uneven coverage and unwanted spill. The last two decades have brought about the ready availability of digital signal processing (DSP) and digital consoles. DSP is now in almost everyone’s arsenal, allowing the easy creation of cardioid arrays with everyday tools.

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Udo Lindenberg rocks Hannover’s TUI Arena

Wireless Speaker Feeds Using Xirium Pro

German rocker Udo Lindenberg recently started his Keine Panik! (Don’t Panic!) German tour. More than half a million people have attended his concerts in the past three years, and he’s packing stadiums and arenas again in 2016. Satis&fy, an international provider of event, media technology and scenic design solutions based in Karben, Germany (near Frankfurt), is responsible for the tour sound. The company’s 500+ people, its large fleet of vehicles and up-to-date gear make it one of Germany’s largest live event firms.

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Audio-Technica AE2300 Instrument Mic

Audio-Technica AE2300 Instrument Mic

When it comes to selecting dynamic mics for live instrument miking, the choices are nearly endless. So earlier this year, when Audio-Technica unveiled its new AE2300 model, I must confess that initially I wasn’t overly excited about the concept. However, what quickly piqued my interest in the AE2300 was its onboard switchable low-pass filter.

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Arjen Bezemer, sales engineer for Tau Audio Solutions.

Community Partners with Tau Audio Solutions

THE NETHERLANDS – Community Professional Loudspeakers has appointed Tau Audio Solutions as its distributor for The Netherlands. Started in 1997, Tau is a leading distributor with an established portfolio of quality audio brands including Ashly, Clockaudio, Audix Microphones, Contacta and Baldwin Boxall Communications.

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The new system, comprised of six Venue2 six- channel receivers and 36 SSM super slight micro belt-pack transmitters, arrived in time for the season program.

Pittsburgh Opera Future Proofs Productions with Lectrosonics

PITTSBURGH – There are many broadcast transmitter sites on the hills above Pittsburgh. There are also five other theaters plus a baseball stadium and a football stadium close to the the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera’s home at the Benedum Center. Consequently, the opera required a wireless microphone system that would be impervious to the local RF environment. 
They chose Lectrosonics.

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