SAN FRANCISCO — Jim McTigue and Valerie Tyler, pictured here, are the volunteer co-chairs for the 133rd AES Convention, set for Moscone Center here Oct. 26-29. Both are distinguished audio professionals with many years of service to the audio organization.
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WASHINGTON, DC — WorldStage supported the AV needs for Doug Aitken’s “Song1” large-format projection and audio artwork, which was seen and heard at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Along with the projection gear that lit up the venue’s 725-foot-wide circular façade, WorldStage provided 20 weatherproof Technomad loudspeakers and PowerChiton amplifiers for the audio soundtrack.
Read More »SEATTLE — Symetrix now provides a free online training program covering the various facets of SymNet Composer, and notes that those who complete the online training are eligible for four InfoComm CTS RU credits.
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NEW YORK, NY — The New York Beer Company craft brew bar opened in midtown Manhattan in March 2012 with seven Powersoft D Series and M Series amplifiers powering a distributed system of Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers. Richard Trombitas, Regional Manager at Cardone, Solomon & Associates, Inc. of Northport, NY, designed the system in collaboration with Flushing, NY-based sound contractor Starview Satellite Corp. Starview also supplied the equipment and performed the installation.
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Middle Atlantic Products calls its patent-pending Series Protection the fastest responding series type surge suppression available in the industry. It promises to provide instantaneous protection of AV systems from damaging surges, and it is available in a new family of power distribution units.
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OXFORD, U.K. — B+H Sound recently installed 12 K-array KV50W and two KKS50W powered by two KA7 and one KA10 amplifiers for the Sheldonian Theatre here, which was built between 1664 and 1669 and recently restored.
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GLENVIEW, IL — Gand Concert Sound (GCS) recently set a new company record by providing 251 NEXO cabinets to a variety of clients ranging from Ludicris to the Oak Ridge Boys and Enrique Iglesisas.
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MADISON, WI – Full Compass Systems recently hosted their 10th Annual “Golf Carts for Wisconsin Arts” golf tournament. The event, held at The Meadows at Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, WI, was organized by the Full Compass Charitable Contributions Committee, an employee-run group.
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BERKELEY, CA — Meyer Sound named John McMahon executive director of operations, a newly created position effective immediately. McMahon will play a key role in aligning the long-term mission, operational goals, and expansion programs across the company, while continuing to fulfill his existing duties as executive director of Digital Products and managing director of Meyer Sound China.
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JOHANNESBURG — dBTechnologies named Viva Afrika Sound & Light (Pty) Ltd as the exclusive distributor for all its product lines in sub-Sahara Africa. Pictured here are, from left, Gianluca Dalessandro, dBTechnologies export area manager; Bernhard Pienaar, Viva Afrika Sound & Light director; and Giovanni Barbieri, business development manager at dBTechnologies.
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Earthworks’ FlexMic Series of microphones expands with the FMR600 FlexMic, designed for permanent installation in podium applications. With a 23.62 inch total length, the FMR600 is well-suited for podium and house of worship applications.
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D.A.S. Audio notes that its new RF-118, pictured here, and RF-218 subwoofers, pictured below, extend the existing RF (reference) series product group and are designed for use in both permanent installations and mobile systems.