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AES, NAB Show NY to Co-Locate Conventions in 2017

The events, both at the Javits Convention Center, will overlap, with AES taking place Oct. 18-21, 2017 and NAB Show New York taking place Oct. 18-19, 2017.

AES, NAB Show NY to Co-Locate Conventions in 2017

NEW YORK — NAB Show New York and the Audio Engineering Society (AES) are co-locating their conventions in 2017. The events, both at the Javits Convention Center, will overlap, with AES taking place Oct. 18-21, 2017 and NAB Show New York taking place Oct. 18-19, 2017. Combined, the events are expected to draw more than 25,000 audio and video professionals to New York. Together, these events are expected to create one of the most comprehensive and largest media and entertainment events held on the East Coast, with more than 600 exhibitors attending.

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Will Madera (foreground, with hat) and Gabriel Gil, using Waves eMotion LV1 mixing consoles.

Pitbull’s “Bad Man” Tour Backed by Waves eMotion Mixing Consoles

DENVER — For Pitbull’s recent “Bad Man” tour, which ran from July 6-Aug. 18 and featured fellow artists Prince Royce and Farruko, Pitbull’s FOH engineer Will Madera made use of a Waves eMotion LV1 mixing console. Farruko’s FOH engineer, Gabriel Gill, also used the eMotion LV1 desk on the trek, which ventured from Fresno, CA to the Eastern U.S. and Canada before looping back to Denver this summer.

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Thomas Riedel With Eric de Bruyn.

Riedel Acquires ASL Intercom BV

WUPPERTAL, Germany —  With its recent acquisition of ASL Intercom BV, Riedel Communications has significantly extended its portfolio of intercom technology optimized for demanding live entertainment and broadcast production environments.  The company’s flagship ASL Flexus intercom system is notable for allowing multiple standards — Dante/AES67/AVB and Ravenna — to coexist in a single system.

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Riedel's new office location in Eisenberg, Germany.

Riedel Acquires Delec Audio & Videotechnik

WUPPERTAL, Germany — In a move that welcomes new engineering talent while strengthening its portfolio of advanced communications solutions and Dante capabilities, Riedel Communications has acquired Delec Audio- und Videotechnik GmbH, a developer and manufacturer of high-quality digital intercom and communication systems.

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Employees Purchase Mid-America Sound

GREENFIELD, IN – Longtime employees Bob Williams and Jason Wells have purchased Mid-America Sound Corporation, which now celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founder Kerry Darrenkamp plans to retire, but will remain until the year’s end to help with the transition.

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Tim Kaine visits Drummer Boy Sound after his recent speaking engagement in Florida.

Drummer Boy Sound Reinforces Tim Kaine’s Speech

PEMBROKE PINES, FL – Drummer Boy Sound Productions of Miami recently provided a Martin Audio speaker system along with other production gear for Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine’s speaking engagement. Afterward, Drummer Boy Sound hosted Kaine onsite at their Miami-based location for a casual visit.

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DiGiCo's new S31 digital mixer features an expanded worksurface

DiGiCo S31 Digital Console

DiGiCo expand its S Range of compact digital consoles with the S31, a larger version of DiGiCo’s popular S21 console, sporting an expanded work surface with 10 additional faders for more control and a third 10-inch multi-touch screen for faster access and more visual feedback. The S31 still offers the same flexibility as the S21, with 24 mic inputs and 12 line outputs on the rear of the console for straightforward audio connection. There are also two DMI ports as standard, as well as a UB MADI interface for DAW recording. Final production begins in late September.

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