Users of Harman’s Studer Vista consoles can now opt to add up to 24 channels of Lexicon Effects to their console with the release of the VISTA FX engine. The VISTA FX unit contains 8 channels of FX, and three units may be cascaded to allow up to 24 different mono channels per console.
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EAW’s Powercube amplifier racks are designed to maximize the capabilities of EAW’s line arrays. Each Powercube amplifier rack includes electrical power distribution, 12 channels of amplifier power with integrated digital signal processing and 12-channel input and output.
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CARTAGENA, Colombia — Shakira recently performed her native country’s national anthem during the April 14 opening ceremony of the VI Summit of the Americas using a Shure UHF-R Beta58 wireless system. The two-day summit brought together leaders of the Western Hemisphere, where they discussed regional trade expansion, among other topics.
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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Billed as “the friendliest festival on the planet,” Sauti za Busara is the highlight of the annual music calendar in Tanzania. The East African event takes place over five days in February and this year attracted 400 musicians from across the continent. With a dedicated DiGiCo SD8 console at the Front of House position, the event featured an eclectic range of music.
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CLEVELAND, OH — Axl Rose didn’t show, but Audio-Technica microphones were very much present at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony – for the 15th year in a row, in fact. A-T supplied over 50 mics to capture the audio for the 27th annual ceremony, which took place at the Public Auditorium here on April 14. M3 (Music Mix Mobile) handled the event’s live and recorded audio segments.
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WILLEBROEK, Belgium — AED Rent in Belgium has boosted its L-Acoustics inventory with the purchase of new components. The company has added 96 KARA modular WST line source cabinets, 66 of the new ARCSII constant curvature WST line source cabinets, 50 SB28 subwoofers and 36 LA-RAK touring racks to its professional AV rental stock.
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LONDON — Among the London stage productions recognized with 2012 Olivier Awards was Matilda The Musical, staged at the Cambridge Theatre, which honored Simon Baker for best sound design. The awards ceremony was held April 15 at the Royal Opera House.
Read More »INDIANAPOLIS — The Event Safety Alliance, including founding members John Brown of Brown United, Inc. and Jim Digby, production manager for Linkin Park, will be meeting with safety officials to discuss ways that industry members and government officials can work together to improve industry best practices in the interest of life safety.
Read More »INDIANAPOLIS — Reports by Witt Associates (Washington, DC) and Thornton Tomasetti (New York) cited “ambiguity of authority” and inadequate wire and concrete anchor reinforcement as key factors in the Aug. 13, 2011 staging collapse at the Indiana State Fair that killed seven and injured 40. Both reports were released April 12.
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BRIGANTINE, NJ — During the summer, the number of church-goers at St. Thomas the Apostle Church swells from 1,000 to 3,000 or more. To accommodate the seasonal surge, video and audio from the main sanctuary (also renovated to accommodate more people) is now seen and heard at a new overflow event center. ACIR Professional provided new gear including a Yamaha MG series mixer and installed and portable JBL speakers.
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XTA Electronics’ DS8000, a redesign of their DS800 mic/line distribution system by Lewis Evans, and overseen by Alex Cooper, has two new key features: an outside-broadcast split function tailored to the demands of the broadcast industry, featuring two rear switches making stereo 16 way splits easy; and a dual redundant power supply system that is a breeze to enable when two DS8000 units are paired together. Like all XTA products, they are distributed throughout the U.S. by Group One, Ltd.
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LAS VEGAS — The 47th annual ACM Awards, held here last month at the MGM Arena, featured new and established country music artists who used Sennheiser gear, including Vocalist of the Year winners Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert and emerging artist Jana Kramer.
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