CANBERRA, Australia — Sound quality, reliability and versatility led Darren Russell, managing director Elite Sound and Lighting, to purchase a Soundcraft Si Compact 16 console, a Soundcraft Si Compact 32 console and two Soundcraft Compact Stagebox digital multicore systems.
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ARQUES, France — Vincent Voyron, longtime sound engineer for Canadian singer Natasha St Pier, got the chance to use an Innovason Eclipse for her performance at the concert hall here for the first time, and “wasn’t disappointed — I’d be happy to mix on an Eclipse any time.”
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RISSKOV, Denmark — Kim Johansen of Danish audio company Soundware frequently drops in on a wide range of rental and supply companies. On one such visit, to Victory Tour Production, based here, he found owner Jesper Sørensen, extremely busy as usual. Sørensen wanted to order a DiGiCo but had trouble making up his mind. His solution: All of the above — five different DiGiCo models; six consoles in all.
Read More »CARLSBAD, CA — The AVC Group, SpeakerCraft and Panamax/Furman released a joint announcement of a significant strategic move to address the changing needs of technology consumers and dealers alike. Under the new arrangement, the diversified resources of The AVC Group, SpeakerCraft, Proficient and Panamax/Furman brands will align under one centralized division with a focus on customer-centric product development, brand innovation and dealer support.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Faced with audio issues ranging from sound quality to interference, Central Seventh Day Adventist Church here decided to switch from conventional wireless microphones to Line 6 XD-V digital wireless. As Pastor Don Gibson recalls, “Our systems were pretty old, and we started having issues, especially after the FCC rules changed. Then the Line 6 systems solved all our problems.”
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NEW YORK: Recognizing the importance of engaging directly with its stakeholders, Bob Moses, executive director of AES, has named Steve Green AES Business Development Manager. An experienced audio systems and applications engineer and technical marketing manager, Green will focus his energies on expanding the AES constituency and enhancing the value of its assets and services.
Read More »INDIO, CA — Goldenvoice, the AEG subsidiary that organizes the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, has not released a confirmed lineup of performers at next year’s festival, which will have the same double-weekend format as this year’s event, running from April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2013. But that didn’t stop buyers from snapping up all of the $349 general admission passes and $799 VIP passes within hours of when they became available on May 17.
Read More »HIGH WYCOMBE, U.K. — LOUD Technologies Inc. has hired Lincoln International to conduct a strategic review of its Martin Audio subsidiary, based here. The company said it is looking for private equity backing to support Martin Audio in the next phase of its development.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA — In preparation for the May 18 launch of their 2012 Living Things tour, Linkin Park hired Weather Decision Technologies (WDT), a Norman, OK-based storm forecasting service with a staff of 75, to provide a color-coded weather emergency plan along with on-site weather experts for outdoor shows. Jim Digby, Linkin Park tour manager, is also a founding member of the Event Safety Alliance, which counts WDT as a new corporate sponsor.
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PARIS — François Hollande, France’s new president, was inaugurated May 15 with ceremonies that relied upon Innovason’s Eclipse digital mixing console for audio support. Although France’s previous president, Nicolas Sarkozy, had predicted “economic disaster within two days of taking office” if Hollande beat him in the election May 6, there were no sour grapes — or harsh audio notes — during the ceremonial transfer of power.
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LAWRENCE, KS — The University of Kansas’ (KU) Lied Center has been using its assortment of Meyer Sound gear to support events ranging from concerts within the center’s 2,000-seat theatre, acoustic folk music in the new pavilion, outdoor social events on the adjoining terrace and other events staged within and around the university’s main performance venue.
Read More »NEW YORK — Masque Sound noted that it has supported all four of the musical productions nominated for Tony Awards in this year’s “Best Musical” category: Once, with sound designer Clive Goodwin; Newsies, with sound designer Ken Travis; Leap of Faith, with sound designer John Shivers; and Nice Work if You Can Get It, with sound designer Brian Ronan.
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