Music Group announced that it is building on the success of its Behringer X32 digital console with the Behringer X AIR Series, which includes four new digital mixers: the X18 (designed for use as a universal dock for tablets and notebook PCs) and the XR18, XR16 and XR12 (stage box format mixers).
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VALENCIA, Spain – For Bautista Martí Italia, a new lounge here, Sistemas 2 installed a new sound system that centers on Work Pro Audio’s NEO Series of loudspeakers, in white.
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LONDON – The first official Behind the Scenes Charity (BTS) Golf Day took place Oct. 15, one week after the organization’s launch at PLASA 2014. The BTS Golf Day has evolved from earlier incarnations including the PLASA Golf Day and the Light Relief Golf Day. Eighteen teams played 27 holes of golf.
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DETROIT – Burst Sound & Lighting, based here, is supplying a gear package for Cheap Trick that includes a new Adamson Systems monitor rig — monitors, sidefill and subwoofers – looked after by tour monitor engineer Steve Funke, who mixes the speakers and the band members’ in-ear monitors with a Yamaha PM5D-RH digital console.
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CHICAGO — Chance The Rapper, an up-and-coming rap artist, has been performing with Sensaphonics 2MAX earphones. Sensaphonics says its soft silicone design helps young artists make an easy transition to in-ear monitoring. Sound engineer Aaron Patkin has been providing monitor mix duties as the rapper’s shows have grown.
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MILTON KEYNES, U.K. – Studiomaster, an audio production company based here, supplied a “berg suitable” PA for the world’s first ever gig on a floating iceberg. The stunt, titled the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig, didn’t have much in the way of an audience, but the stage and locale were definitely unique. British metal band, The Defiled, performed in sub-zero temperatures atop of the floating berg for the occasion.
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BRENTWOOD, TN – Oprah Winfrey has taken “The Life You Want Weekend,” a high-profile two-night self-help show, on the road for eight weekends this fall. Along for the ride is CTS Audio, who is providing sound for the tour including a SSL Live. L500 console at the mix position, operated by CTS veteran front of house engineer Jon Schwarz (pictured here with the console).
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Berlin-based AFMG noted that K-array’s KH8, the first in the Italian speaker manufacturer’s new Firenze speaker series, is also the first to fully utilize AFMG’s FIRmaker technology for beam steering and coverage control.
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K-array’s KH8 and KS8 are the first products in the company’s Firenze Series – line array speakers promising to combine a slim, compact form factor with 145 dB SPL output and a new design to speed setup and sound management.
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CHELMSFORD, Essex, U.K. – The annual V Festival, staged at Hylands Park here and also at Weston Park in Staffordshire, launched “Our House,” a multi-level perk for Virgin Media customers at both festival sites. Robert Lawrence Event Production Resource provided Outline’s Butterfly and Mantas line array systems and DVS 118 subs.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Broadway’s Newsies begins its North American tour this month. Sound designer Ken Travis worked with Masque Sound to provide Broadway quality audio for the coast-to-coast production run. The touring package includes a DiGiCo SD10 console, a d&b audiotechnik Q-Series speaker system, DPA microphones and Sennheiser wireless gear.
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