CHARLOTTE, NC – Pianist and composer Chad Lawson, whose classical collaboration with violinist Judy Kang and cellist Rubin Kodheli, The Chopin Variations, debuted on iTunes Classical at #1, has been using DPA’s d:dicate 4011A Cardioid Stereo Kit to create a a slightly muted, ethereal sound.
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NORTHRIDGE, CA — Harman’s AKG announced that its C214 microphone has been the best-selling condenser microphone for studio and stage in the U.S. over the past 12 months. From October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014, no other condenser microphone generated more revenue, the company noted.
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PEORIA, IL – Advanced Audio and Lighting provided Richwoods Christian Church with Danley gear for both the church’s main location and a satellite campus, which together draw 1,400 with a total of four weekly worship services. The main church now uses Danley Sound Labs SH-50 full-range loudspeakers and TH-115 subwoofers; the satellite campus is equipped with a collapsible system of self-powered Danley SH-96 loudspeakers and TH-118 subwoofers.
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Powersoft’s new DigiMod IK kit is targeted at OEM manufacturers. The DigiMod IK, a package that consists of three separate elements promising easy assembly, was designed to help OEM manufacturers develop their own line of active loudspeakers using trusted components.
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REDWOOD CITY, CA – Impressed after its first Soundcraft Si Expression 3 console purchase, Factor Audio, based here, recently acquired a second Soundcraft Si Expression 3. Owner Mike Thompson credited the digital console for its ease-to-use, sound quality and affordability.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Meyer Sound loudspeakers play a critical role in @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz, an exhibition of seven new sculpture, sound, and mixed media works by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. The “Stay Tuned” installation, which occupies a series of twelve cells in the island prison’s A Block building, make use of 12 of Meyer Sound’s compact MM-4XP self-powered loudspeakers.
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Music Group announced that it is building on the success of its Behringer X32 digital console with the Behringer X AIR Series, which includes four new digital mixers: the X18 (designed for use as a universal dock for tablets and notebook PCs) and the XR18, XR16 and XR12 (stage box format mixers).
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VALENCIA, Spain – For Bautista Martí Italia, a new lounge here, Sistemas 2 installed a new sound system that centers on Work Pro Audio’s NEO Series of loudspeakers, in white.
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LONDON – The first official Behind the Scenes Charity (BTS) Golf Day took place Oct. 15, one week after the organization’s launch at PLASA 2014. The BTS Golf Day has evolved from earlier incarnations including the PLASA Golf Day and the Light Relief Golf Day. Eighteen teams played 27 holes of golf.
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DETROIT – Burst Sound & Lighting, based here, is supplying a gear package for Cheap Trick that includes a new Adamson Systems monitor rig — monitors, sidefill and subwoofers – looked after by tour monitor engineer Steve Funke, who mixes the speakers and the band members’ in-ear monitors with a Yamaha PM5D-RH digital console.
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CHICAGO — Chance The Rapper, an up-and-coming rap artist, has been performing with Sensaphonics 2MAX earphones. Sensaphonics says its soft silicone design helps young artists make an easy transition to in-ear monitoring. Sound engineer Aaron Patkin has been providing monitor mix duties as the rapper’s shows have grown.
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MILTON KEYNES, U.K. – Studiomaster, an audio production company based here, supplied a “berg suitable” PA for the world’s first ever gig on a floating iceberg. The stunt, titled the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig, didn’t have much in the way of an audience, but the stage and locale were definitely unique. British metal band, The Defiled, performed in sub-zero temperatures atop of the floating berg for the occasion.
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