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Indiana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State Fair Commission, Against Mid-America Sound on Liability Issue

Indiana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State Fair Commission, Against Mid-America Sound on Liability Issue

INDIANAPOLIS — In a unanimous decision, Indiana’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State Fair Commission and against Mid-America Sound on whether contractual indemnity provisions could shield Mid-America from liability for the Aug. 13, 2011 collapse of the temporary concert staging structure used for the Indianapolis State Fair. The collapse in high winds killed seven and injured 58.

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The venue’s comprehensive upgrade includes new line array speaker components, console and wired/wireless microphones. Stadt Wolfsburg, Forum Architektur, Lars Landmann photo courtesy Salzbrenner Stagetec

Wolfsburg Theatre in Germany Undergoes Comprehensive Sound System Upgrade

WOLFSBURG, Germany – For the Hans Scharoun-designed Wolfsburg Theatre, open since 1973, Salzbrenner Stagetec Mediagroup’s systems integration division installed a new audio, video and media system as well as a hazard detection/voice alarm system. The venue’s comprehensive upgrade includes new line array speaker components, console and wired/wireless microphones. A major portion of the upgrade project took place from Nov. 2014 to Nov. 2015. On Jan. 24, 2016, a ceremonial re-opening featured the Brunswick State Orchestra.

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PWS Names William O’Keefe Manufacturing Manager

PWS Names William O’Keefe Manufacturing Manager

ORLANDO — Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) named William O’Keefe as manufacturing manager. O’Keefe is returning to PWS, having previously worked in the manufacturing department from May 2011 through April 2013. PWS, a Masque Sound Company, supplies and supports wireless systems for live and broadcast events.

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Madonna monitor engineers Sean Spuehler (left) and Matt Napier (right) with DiGiCo's SD7.

Madonna Touring with DiGiCo SD7s

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — For Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour, which kicked off in Montreal in September and heads to Asia and Australia in February and March, a pair of DiGiCo SD7s are handling the mix at FOH and Monitors. Pictured here with the desks are monitor engineers Sean Spuehler (left) and Matt Napier (right).

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Shure KSM8

Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Mic

The Shure KSM8 Dualdyne™ is the world’s first dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone for revolutionary vocal reproduction and accurate sound-reinforcement and control. The KSM8 extends the company’s wired mic line—which includes numerous products of significance and enduring legacy—such as the Unidyne 55 and the SM58.

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