If you’re involved with installation, integration, production and their allied industries, then you know that InfoComm 2016 has rolled into Las Vegas this month for its annual summer shindig. And for some 40,000 attendees from more than 110 countries, Sin City becomes ground zero for the pro-AV industry.
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Everyone likes a little kick drum in their mix. A lot of people like a lot of little kick, or even a lot of big kick in their mix. We at FRONT of HOUSE would like to present some suggestions for getting a killer kick sound without killing yourself.
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If you are a house of worship technical leader, budgeting and accounting may not be at the forefront of your thinking on a day-to-day basis, but properly managing your technical budget should be considered one of the most important parts of your job. Not only are you managing a portion of your congregation’s money, but as a technical leader, it’s in your best interest to make your annual budget go as far as possible each year.
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Donald Trump is correct when says that the two party system is rigged. It is rigged, and it has been for many years, which is why — in my opinion — Hillary Clinton will be the next leader of the “free” world. The system is corrupt because it’s all about money and how best to keep the cash flowing into the hands of the oligarchy. I would venture to say that Hillary’s deal to become president was cut eight years ago when Obama was given the job. Of course, things can change, and another candidate could become the POTUS, as long as the chosen person is deemed capable of being a better moneymaker for those in charge. As far as my cynical self can tell, being elected POTUS is much like being a CEO elected to run a large corporation.
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PORTLAND, OR — Audio pioneer Bob Sterne, founder of Northwest Sound, who was also a longtime tour manager and sound mixer for Neil Young and sound coordinator for many Super Bowls, died June 9, 2016. He was 73. Sterne is pictured here mixing at FOH for a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young concert on the band’s 1974 Reunion Tour, at the Atlantic City Race Course (August 9, 1974).
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SILESIA, Poland – The Arena Zabrze stadium has recently undergone complete redevelopment, with substantial renovation of the exterior structure and spectator stands, including a new sound system. Supplied by Tommex Żebrowscy Sp. J. and installed by Integra s.c., the system for Arena Zabrze is based on Dynacord electronics and Community R Series loudspeakers. The system provides audio for public address and entertainment with integrated voice alarm, and covers the spectator stands, playing field and the interior of the stadium’s infrastructure. Audio source selection and control are provided from both the commentary and fire officer’s locations.
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-based boutique rental house Drop Ship Audio has fitted their newest flypack with a Calrec Summa to cover auditions and callbacks for reality-TV dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance.” “As a small rental house, it’s great to be able to offer a Calrec, not only because of the prestige behind the name, but also because Calrec desks are in the majority of OB trucks in the U.S., most of our rental customers already know how to use them,” said Sean Prickett, owner of Drop Ship Audio and A1 for the show’s auditions. “Calrec has done a great job of making sure the user interface and operation are the same across all its desks, so it’s easy for any engineer to jump on the Summa and go.”
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Pioneer Professional Audio’s new active XPRS speaker range, with its energy efficient Powersoft amps, is described as a “perfect plug and play system” that is at home in a variety of applications. The XPRS speaker range comprises the XPRS-15 and XPRS-12 two-way full range speakers and the XPRS-215s dual 15-inch Quasi-bandbass subwoofer. The full range active speakers with their four EQ pre-sets allow for a multitude of applications, from PA clear of voice to mobile DJ’ing with full range of high to low frequencies.
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NAPA, CA — To ensure consistent coverage and minimize off-site noise at BottleRock 2016, Delicate Productions relied on Martin Audio speaker systems. The setup included an MLA system at the Main (Jam Cellars) stage with more Martin Audio gear used at Stage 2 (Midway) and for the culinary stage at the festival. This was Delicate’s fourth year of doing audio for BottleRock. GM George Edwards credited the Martin Audio components for “great” sound quality and noise compliance.
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WEDEMARK, Germany – The Sennheiser Group, which published its annual results on June 13, reported a successful fiscal year 2015 with record sales, strong growth in key regions and numerous new products. Total sales rose by 7.5 percent to €682.2 million. Across all global regions, the company’s sales developed significantly, particularly in the Americas and APAC (Asia and Australia). Profit before taxes in 2015 amounted to €30.3 million.
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LAS VEGAS – The Foundry is a 2,000 capacity concert venue inside the SLS Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Its odd but impressive layout – three stories tall, far wider than deep with two of the three main bars flanking the spacious stage at a considerable distance – makes for challenging sound reinforcement. JR Sound Company took on the project, going with a Danley Sound Labs solution.
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