ATLANTA — Freedom Concerts 2009 raised scholarship funds this summer for the children of fallen or permanently disabled U.S. soldiers. Allstar Audio Systems Inc., led by president Mike Borne, provided sound, using a system from D.A.S. Audio.
Read More »Audix Microphones has updated the MicroBoom Series to include two models: MicroBoom 50, with a 50-inch boom arm, and the MicroBoom 84, with an 84-inch boom arm, helpful for reaching the back row of a choir.
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LONDON — Fabric, a nightclub in London, upgraded its networked audio system used for three dance rooms with BSS Audio Soundweb London devices. The system was sold through Harman’s U.K. distributor, Sound Technology Ltd.
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ANDOVER, MA — Fishman Amplification is rebranding the SoloAmp as the SA220 Solo Performance System, citing new variations of the existing form factor expected in the future as the reason for the change.
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ROCHESTER, NY — Lab X Technologies is now licensing its MADI (Multichannel Audio Data Interface) IP (Intellectual Property) Core to audio electronics manufacturers.
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MELBOURNE, FL — Calvary Chapel of Melbourne, a contemporary church with a 3,000-seat main sanctuary, got the opportunity for a new sound system when its existing system was transferred to a smaller satellite campus in Viera, Fla.
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NORTHBROOK, IL — The Northbrook Theater recently upgraded their wireless microphone system, installing the AKG DMS 700 system, and selecting an array of AKG equipment that included 12 DSR 700 receivers, 10 CK 77 Microphones, and 25 DPT 700 bodypacks. The theatre will be using AKG’s digital wireless system to drive a series of performances put on by youth, for youth.
Read More »FOOTHILL RANCH, CA — Renkus-Heinz, worldwide distributor for Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG)’s EASE, EASERA and EASERA SysTune software, has released an upgrade to the EASE (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers) modeling software. EASE 4.3 is available as a free upgrade for all users of EASE 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2.
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BERKELEY, CA — Meyer Sound recently announced its international education schedule for late summer and early fall, with seminars held in Mexico City; Toronto; Los Angeles; Montabaur, Germany; Seville and Madrid, Spain; Duivendrecht, Netherlands; and Osimo Stazione, Italy.
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WEBSTER, NY — Ashly Audio has named John Sexton national sales manager. Sexton, who will be based in Oklahoma, started out in the professional audio industry at Altec Lansing Corporation and has since gained 25 years of experience in various regional, national and international sales and marketing positions.
Read More »WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Blue Microphones has hired industry veteran John Maier as chief executive officer. Maier makes the move after nearly seven years as CEO of TC Group Americas, working with such brands as Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen, TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics and Linn Electronics.
Read More »NEW YORK — The first Sound 411, a two-day informational event designed to bring together sound professionals and students with leaders in the sound hardware and software industry, was a success, according to organizer Stage Research, Inc.
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