WORK Pro has expanded its NEO Series with their new NEO 5 A ES and NEO 5 IP modules. The NEO 5 A ES (pictured here) is the updated version of NEO 5 A, an installed speaker that offers advantaged in terms of energy savings as well as sound quality. It is able to shut down when it is not receiving audio signal. The NEO 5 IP (pictured below) is a version of the NEO 5 that is IP65 rated for outdoor use.
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SUDBURY, MA — Revolabs announced that the Yamaha YVC-1000 unified communications (UC) microphone and speaker system will be available through all of its certified sales channels in North America and Europe beginning January 2015. The UC solution is Yamaha’s first since the company’s acquisition of Revolabs earlier this year.
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OAKLAND, CA – Oliveto Restaurant and Cafe recently unveiled a new look—and sound. Oliveto partnered with Meyer Sound on a new acoustic solution as part of a broader restaurant upgrade. The new sound system will also support the company’s Oliveto Commons program, an ongoing series of classes, panel discussions and workshops focused on food policy issues, producers, cooking techniques and wine and spirits.
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PORTO, Portugal – NEXT-proaudio provided sound reinforcement for two concert setups for three performances in Portugal by the British band James. Promoted by PEV Entertainment and in support of the band’s La Petite Mort album, two of the three shows were staged in northern Portugal with NEXT-proaudio’s sound reinforcement. The first of those two shows took place at the São Bento railway station in Porto; it was offered by the band as a surprise to its fans and it was a free event. The band noted that they played “a couple of tunes and answered some questions of the public.”
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MARSA, Malta – The 12th annual rendition of the junior version of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was launched in 2003, was staged this year. The finals for performers aged 10-15 was held in Malta on Nov. 15. The audio setup included Electro-Voice gear provided by Attard-based Besteam-Audio and MKA.
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OXFORD, OH – Ohio’s Miami University began a series of upgrades to Yager Stadium in 2003. The improvements included a new artificial turf playing surface, a broadcast-quality field lighting system and a large screen video scoreboard. The school opted against an audio system upgrade at the time and has, in recent years, rented gear from integrator Loud and Clear. For the 2014 season, however, Loud and Clear’s Eric Cimini to provide a more permanent solution – a new installed system centering on speakers from Community Professional.
Read More »GUANGZHOU, China – Beyma opened a new sales office in Guangzhou to better serve the growing Chinese market. The larger facilities are staffed with an… Read More »Beyma Expands with New Office in Guangzhou, China
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BROOKLYN, NY – Over the past two years, the City of New York has invested millions of dollars in transforming the former Strand Theater into the multi-purpose Brooklyn Information and Culture (BRIC) house. Consultants Jaffe Holden worked with Leeser Architects and Theatre Projects Consultants on the project, and North American Theatrix (NAT) supplied an Alcons Audio system for the central performance space.
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Waves Audio and DiGiCo expand their DiGiGrid line of advanced audio interfaces with DiGiGrid IOS, an audio interface with a built-in SoundGrid DSP server for plugin processing. DiGiGrid IOS features eight mic/line inputs with broadcast/studio-quality preamps, eight line outputs, two headphone outputs, and MIDI, S/PDIF and AES ins and outs.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – Las Vegas is one of the major hubs for televised special event production. For many of these extravaganzas, 3G Productions, Inc. provides an invaluable assist. For reliable audio signal management, the company has been using routing technology from Germany’s Salzbrenner StageTec Mediagroup. Pictured here from left, are Terry Murphy, Clark Stewart, Will Taylor, Joe Ramos (in back), Keith Conrad (in white), and Jon Daly.
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MANCHESTER, UK – The HOME organization’s new performing and visual arts complex is set to open this winter. In the meantime, its recent production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, was staged in Manchester’s historic Victorian swimming baths. This performance was also the maiden voyage for HOME’s new Solid State Logic Live. L500 console. Supplied by HD Pro Audio and chosen by technical director Jasper Gilbert and sound designer Paul Gregory (pictured here with the console), the L500 will be installed in HOME’s new facility for continued use.
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FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta, Canada – Norah Seed, the in-house audio operator for Shell Theatre, has been using the venue’s recently-acquired Soundcraft Vi6 digital console to mix live audio for performances at the 538-seat performing arts space including dance recitals, musicals and Christmas productions. The Shell Theatre also produces its own Season Series including local and international acts.
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