New Powered Speaker Soft Case From SKB
The designers at SKB have developed a new Soft Case to accommodate powered speakers. More than a soft bag, the new 1SKB-SCPS1 is made with a rigid core that is encompassed by 600 Denier exterior.
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Midas Version 1.11 for XL8
Midas’ latest software upgrade for the XL8 Live Performance System, free to XL8 owners, includes a comprehensive new feature set targeted specifically at theatrical applications.
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BSS Audio Adds Clarity to Glass and Stone Hotel in Sweden
KOSTA, Sweden — The Kosta Boda Art Hotel, made mostly from glass and stone, is using a BSS Audio Soundweb London system for audio processing and distribution designed by Swedish Harman distributor Septon Electronics AB. Opened in June, the hotel also contains a spa, restaurants, a glass bar and a conference center.
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Telefunken Elektroakustic VW MicroBus Travels to AES
Company founder Toni Fishman and staff with the restored 1963 VW MicroBus
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Barring any unforseen hills, headwinds, or combinations of both, Telefunken Elektroakustik will be taking its restored and customized 1963 Volkswagen MicroBus for the drive from their headquarters in Connecticut to this year’s Audio Engineering Society Convention in New York City.
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Sennheiser Part of Surround Sound Test with Phish at Red Rocks
MORRISON, CO — Phish’s recent performances at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre gave Michael Grace, principal of Grace Design, an opportunity to try out his prototype surround-sound “Spacebar,” a multi-channel version of the company’s stereo Spacebar. To adorn this prototype, Grace added three Sennheiser MKH 8040 cardioid condensers to his personal stereo pair and amplified them through a Grace M802 multichannel preamp with A/D conversion.
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Frank Loyko Named President of RCF USA
HAMPTON, NH — RCF named Frank Loyko president of RCF USA Inc. In his new position, Loyko will be responsible for defining and directing all U.S. sales and operations for RCF and dB Technologies.
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Rockapella Using AKG Products for 2009 Tour
NEW YORK — The vocalists and tech staff for the a cappella pop group, Rockapella, chose the AKG WMS 4500 wireless system and C5900 microphone for their 2009 tour.
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Hermitage Amsterdam Equipped with Meyer Sound Gear
AMSTERDAM — Visitors to the Hermitage Amsterdam are there to see part of a vast Russian art collection, not the sound system. Audio Electronics Mattijsen (AEM) chose Meyer Sound’s compact loudspeakers to ensure that the audio system would not interfere with the aesthetics of the main church hall, auditorium and restaurant.
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LONDON — Britannia Row used Audinate’s Dante networking solution on the Oasis tour and multiple live events at Hyde Park involving performances from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Neil Diamond, The Killers, Dave Matthews Band, Dizzee Rascal, The Streets, N-Dubz, Jack Penate, Alesha Dixon, Diversity and others.
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Harman System Installed at Swedish Soccer Stadium
NORRKOPING, Sweden — Idrottsparken, a Swedish soccer stadium, has been retrofitted with a Harman system that includes components from BSS Audio, Crown, and JBL.
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Focusrite OctoPre MkII
Focusrite’s eight channel pre-amp, the OctoPre MkII, features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit/96 kHz ADAT output, serving as a low-cost input upgrade for a Pro Tools system or digital audio workstation.
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Midas and Klark Teknik Launch Midas Consoles Japan and Italy
L to R: Takayuki Ozaki and Tadato Nishimura, Midas Consoles Japan; David Cooper, Midas and Klark Teknik
LONDON — Midas and Klark Teknik have announced the formation of Midas Consoles Japan and Midas Consoles Italy. Both have assumed the role as exclusive distributor in each country.
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