FRANKFURT, Germany — Eminence Speaker LLC announced the appointment of Adam Hall GmbH as its exclusive distributor for the European Union. The announcement took place during the Frankfurt Musikmesse.
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COSTA MESA, CA —QSC introduced its K Series line of powered loudspeakers. The line features an ABS enclosure, uniformly matched drivers, advanced DSP and QSC’s touring spec amplification. The same 1,000-watt Class D amplifier module powers all four models: the K8, K10, K12 and KSub (dual-12” subwoofer).
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HAMPTON, VA — For the first time in 4 1/2 years, Phish reunited for three concerts at the Hampton Coliseum. On stage with Phish were the new M 80 dynamic microphones from Telefunken USA. The stage and studio mics are new models from the company known for its classic re-creations of vintage microphones.
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AKG’s redesigned C 3000 updates the existing C 3000, first introduced in 1993, with a new finish showcasing AKG’s new corporate design. It is well suited to live sound applications as well as recording, and it is being offered at a competitive price. The C 3000 features a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, low noise electronics, high SPL capability and an internal shock mount. The switchable 10dB preattenuation increase in SPL capability by 10 dB and accommodates loud instruments and amplifiers with ease. The switchable first-order 500Hz low frequency filter eliminates the proximity effect for close-miking. The standard accessories are a metal carrying case and a spider-type shock mount.
Read More »BERKELEY, CA — Meyer Sound has announced the introduction of the D-Mitri digital audio platform, which provides the foundation of the company’s next generation of digital products, beginning with the LCS audio show control system and Constellation electroacoustic architecture.
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Turbosound’s TCS series is a range of 19 individual products for sound systems in a variety of venues, ranging from small clubs and bars to stadiums. The line incorporates acoustics technologies that are intended to help audio installers tailor the sound to each environment.
Klark Teknik’s DN530 Creative Quad Gate features Transient Accenting, which is designed to let users enhance the attack envelope beyond merely opening the gate. This can provide up to 12dB of additional transient energy, and its primary application is to provide additional impact on drums and percussion instruments. It can also be used to enhance the impact of acoustic stringed instruments such as guitar and piano. Transient Accenting also gives users control over the amount of enhancement applied to each channel of processing. The DN530 can also add a creative flare to drum channels with its accent feature, which can also reduce the need for excessive EQ or compression.
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Wireworks SPEN and SPE5 loudspeaker cables are designed specifically for use with Meyer Sound’s MM-4 and MM-4XP speakers respectively. SPEN cords can also be employed anytime small, secure speaker cords are required.
Read More »WOODINVILLE, WA — LOUD Technologies Inc. said it had restored significant production of EAW and Mackie products that had been affected when one of the company’s China-based contract manufacturers ceased operations in late 2008.
Read More »ANAHEIM, CA — The Bosch Audio Roadshow (BAR), which provides info on Bosch public address and conferencing products, got its start here on March 24 and will travel to seven more U.S. cities this year. The event here was attended by more than 35.
Read More »NASHVILLE — The Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars (YCATS) group will hold its two-day Digital Sound Reinforcement (DSR) 101 class on May 5 and 6 in Nashville.
Read More »KUNGSBACKA, Sweden —Lab.gruppen named Ulf Larson as its next CEO, effective July 1. The time frame allows for a handover period from the company’s current CEO, Tomas Lilja, who spent nine years at the helm of Lab.gruppen.
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