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Pliant Technologies Debuts CrewWare 2.0 Software Update at NAB 2024

Let the Band Rehearse BEFORE You Isolate the Drummer

Surrounding the drummer in plexiglass is one sure way to tame the volume of acoustic drums while also putting a lid on overall stage volume. But if panels or baffles are the chosen solution, it’s important to give the band at least one rehearsal with the baffles in place, because both monitor and FOH mixes will need adjustment. I witnessed a band place plexi baffles in front of the drummer after a sound check, and the resulting changes to the stage sound were so profound that when they started their first song, they all had a look of panic on their faces — particularly the drummer. When the first song ended, they had the stage crew remove all of the baffles. Yikes. Better warn the musicians ahead of time.

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1 Sound Provides a Colorful System Refresh for Pharrel Williams’ Pool Club in Miami

MIAMI, FL – In 2022, Groot Hospitality and Pharrel Williams’ The Goodtime Hotel upgraded with a 1 Sound audio system for their rooftop pool club, Strawberry Moon. This year, just prior to the start of Music Week and spring break season in Miami, 1 Sound and audio integrator Anthem Productions returned to the rooftop venue to give the speaker elements they had installed a colorful makeover.

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