SAINT ALBERT, Alberta, Canada – Tyler Patrick, sound technician at the Arden Theatre, says Harman’s Soundcraft Vi6 and Vi1 mixing consoles (at FOH and monitors, respectively) have been a boon to the 509-seat venue, which hosts events ranging from live concerts with folk, blues, modern rock and jazz music to full theatrical productions.
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ABU DHABI, UAE – For 25,000-capacity Hazza Bin Zayed stadium, JBK Controls International and Prosonic installed a new sound reinforcement system featuring Electro-Voice and Dynacord gear. The stadium is home to the Al Ain FC football club (soccer team) and features features nine lounges and restaurants, a medical center, and a media center, as well as further facilities to hold local, regional and global events.
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BURLINGTON, MA — Avid announced Dec. 4 that it had received approval to list its common stock on NASDAQ, under the symbol previously used, AVID. The stock opened at $14.25 per share on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014. By Dec. 23, after some ups and downs, it was holding steady near the $14 mark.
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NEW YORK — Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical returned to the 6,500-capacity Theater at Madison Square Garden (MSG) for the 2014 holiday season. In preparation for the Grinch’s arrival, Masque Sound sound eesigner Ed Chapman to provide a custom audio equipment package that included a Yamaha PM5D digital mixing console with a DM2000 sidecar and Meyer CQ-1, UPQ-2 and M1D components to augment the house sound system.
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LONDON – Indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club recently performed at the soon-to-be-demolished Earl’s Court venue recently. The band took to the stage as part of a world tour in support of their So Long, See You Tomorrow album. They are touring with an audio gear package that includes DPA Microphones.
Read More »MERRILLVILLE, IN — Most of the named defendants sued for their role in the stage structure collapse at Indiana’s State Fair have agreed to a $39 million settlement. Kenneth J. Allen Law Group announced the agreement Dec. 19, 2014 on behalf of victims of the Aug. 13, 2011 collapse of the temporary structure, which killed seven and injured 58.
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NORTH POLE — Ok, by now you’ve figured out that all those letters you sent to Santa over the years were probably left unread by old St. Nick. Meanwhile, you’ve probably had your fill of all the slippers, bathrobes, neckties and even Leatherman (the multi-tool, not the guy at that S&M bar where you did some gigs) and Mini Maglites you’ll ever need. With that in mind, here are some essential — and highly useful — items any sound reinforcement pro could use. All you need to do is tear out this page, use the Sharpie on your lanyard to circle what you want and leave this lying around where the right person can find it. So in no particular order, here are the FRONT of HOUSE selections for the well-accessorized sound pro — whether yourself on someone on your crew.
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WEDEMARK, Germany, – Nine months of hard work have paid off: a total of 19 wireless professionals from the worldwide Sennheiser organization have been awarded the coveted RF Expert certificate. The last of three on-site training sessions took place in Delhi, and in the meantime the new RF experts have been in action all over the world to provide support for Sennheiser customers and partners in their projects.
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BERKELEY, CA – The CP Holiday Trains are spreading the joy of the season and filling local food banks with donations across Canada and the northern US. Supported by Meyer Sound systems, the brightly decorated trains draw thousands of people who brave the winter cold to partake in the festivities. With two separate 14-car trains traveling west across Canada and the US, the Holiday Train program delivers free live music shows in more than 150 US and Canadian communities, encouraging attendees to bring donations for local food banks.
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MIAMI – For its new 900-seat worship center, The Rock Miami Church turned to Pensacola, FL-based consultants Walthall & Associates early in the design phase. Walthall & Associates focused on a solution that would tailor the audio system to the space using a RoomMatch loudspeaker system from Bose Professional. Pro Sound & Video installed the system, which starts with two main left-right arrays consisting of two RM12020 modules and an RM9020 module each. Three RM9020 modules are deployed as delay speakers about halfway down the house, left, center and right, near the FOH position. All speakers are powered by six Bose PowerMatch amplifiers and controlled by Bose ControlSpace DSP.
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – To streamline its Sunday services, rehearsals and weekly events, Highlands Church in Scottsdale recently acquired a Harman’s Soundcraft Vi3000 digital console as part of a long-overdue audio equipment upgrade. The Church now has access to a large number of channels with the addition of a Soundcraft 64×32 Stagebox, enabling a more refined experience in the 1,500-seat sanctuary. Pictured here is technical director Luke Taylor, who chose the Vi3000 console not only for its high channel count, but also its low total cost of ownership and ease of use.
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