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Arizona’s Historic Orpheum Theater Welcomes Patrons Back with an Upgraded EAW Speaker System

FLAGSTAFF, AZ – When the Covid-19 pandemic first swept across the nation last year, Flagstaff’s Orpheum Theater had no choice but to close its doors to the public. For audio production manager Scotty J., this meant not being able to showcase the venue’s new EAW KF810P P.A. system. With some restrictions easing, the venue, which had been used for about two dozen livestream events, is now able to impress audiences with the new P.A. system’s sound quality.

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NAB and AES Cancel Oct. 2021 In-Person Gatherings in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Shortly after NAB canceled its Oct. 2021 convention in Las Vegas due to Covid, AES followed suit. Although AES canceled in-person events, the AES Fall Online program will proceed, with virtual activities taking place from Oct. 16-31, including a technical program running from Oct. 20-23. The 2022 NAB Show, meanwhile, is set for April 23-27 in Las Vegas.

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In Memoriam: Bob Williams, 60

GREENFIELD, IN – Bob Williams, who purchased Mid-America Sound from founder Kerry Darrenkamp with partner Jason Wells in 2016 and had been serving as its CEO, died Sept. 17. He was 60. Both Williams and Wells had worked as employees at Mid-America Sound for more than 25 years before buying the lighting and sound company from Darrenkamp, who had co-founded the company with Rob King in 1975.

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Luminex Announces A.C. ProMedia as Exclusive Distributor

NORTH AMERICA – Luminex Network Intelligence, a Belgium-based manufacturer of data distribution equipment for pro lighting, audio, and video applications, announced an exclusive distributor partnership with A.C. Americas. A.C. Americas will now distribute Luminex products in North America through its two sales divisions: A.C. ProMedia and A.C. Lighting Inc.

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DiGiCo Unveils SD12T for Theater

DiGiCo has released the “T” theater extension software for its SD12 digital console. Equipped with powerful, refined hardware and Stealth Digital Processing, the SD12T’s functionality and work surface are instantly reconfigured to provide the specialist theater programming tools that deliver the versatility needed for theater sound design, rehearsal and show operation.

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