Once upon a time, old timers will remember when “one dollar per watt” was considered either the benchmark or goal of many amplifier designs. Well, thanks to switch-mode, Class-D technology, those days are long gone, and today’s models continue to improve on that, both in terms of increasing onboard DSP functionality and higher power levels in smaller, more lightweight packages.
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I am now enjoying my eleventh year mixing FOH sound for James Taylor and his Legendary Band. I have come to believe the word “Legendary” doesn’t begin to describe the musical talent present on the stage each night. Throughout his career, James has always assembled an astounding group of musician’s musicians who each contribute their wondrous virtuosity to the performance.
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Two years ago, I wrote about the just-completed IPO of SFX, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Robert F.X. Sillerman’s market capitalization of his electronic dance music empire. It’s a good time to take a look at how that’s turning out.
Read More »Last month, we talked about the nuts and bolts (parameters) that you’d find in a typical delay, whether it be the plug-in or the hardware variety. This month I have some tips and techniques that you are free to borrow if you promise not to tell anyone about them. The editors of FRONT of HOUSE are already sworn to secrecy. But before we get into specifics, we need to mention one last characteristic of delay.
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I started off my house of worship technical career almost a decade ago as a FOH audio engineer at the same church I still work at today. At the time, there was a different technical director, and I would simply walk in on Sunday mornings, mix and go home. It was an enjoyable, low-stress gig.
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It amazes me how many schools and colleges now offer audio engineering as a degree program. Quite a few of the resumes I receive from aspiring applicants list a diploma from one of these programs, but while there is great merit in having a degree from one of these schools, there is no assurance the holder of said degree will land the coveted television show or studio position they desire.
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SUGAR HILL, GA — Gwinnett Church, a campus of the popular North Point Ministries group with six churches in the Atlanta area, opened a new 1,300-seat auditorium for the three services that 3,000 congregants attend each Sunday. The church installed two DiGiCo SD10 digital audio consoles for FOH and monitor mixes, the centerpieces of a new sound system that also includes Martin MLA loudspeakers and d&b audiotechnik J-Sub cardioid subwoofers, were sold and installed by Alpharetta-based dealer/integrator Clark ProMedia.
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COSTA MESA, CA — Joey D’Angelo has joined QSC Systems as director of systems solutions. In this role, he will contribute to QSC’s strategic direction within its systems business, across the areas of sales, marketing and training. He will also work to form and cultivate strong partnerships in QSC’s key market segments, serving as an informed advocate for QSC’s portfolio of systems solutions.
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On her first tour in more than a decade, Shania Twain bids farewell to her concert fans as she packs “A-level” arenas with a Meyer Sound LEO® linear large-scale sound reinforcement system. VER Tour Sound is providing the complete audio, video, and lighting package for the five-month, 59-city “Rock This Country” tour.
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REGGIO EMILIA, Italy — The town of Reggio Emilia is getting ready for the big party on Saturday 19th September, when fans from the whole Italy will gather in the Capovolo concert area for Luciano Ligabue. The event is meant to be the longest concert he has ever made, and a spectacular celebration for his 25 years of career, driven by a massive 2-million-watt RCF system.
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LANCASHIRE, U.K. — Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2015, the Beat-Herder Festival showcases an extraordinarily eclectic mix of music and performance art spread across 17 separate venues within a working farm near Clitheroe in Lancashire. Staged on the weekend of July 17th-19th, this year’s event was completely sold out and featured literally hundreds of acts – as if to prove the diversity, headliners included Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, Leftfield, The Levellers and Martha Reeves And The Vandellas.
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MONTEREY, CA — When Italian automobile enthusiasts from around the world ascended on Black Horse Golf Course in Monterey, California for the 30th anniversary of Concorso Italiano, VUE Audiotechnik had pulled up to the event as well. The company’s al-4 Subcompact Line Array System could be heard delivering crystal clear sound to the expansive grounds.
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