Biamp Systems Names BG Media Solutions Distributor for Most of Ontario
BEAVERTON, OR— Biamp Systems named BG Media Solutions as its distributor for all of Ontario, Canada, except for Ottawa.
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Ashen White AV Adds Kling & Freitag to Inventory
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Ashen White Audio Visual added Kling & Freitag’s Sequenza 10 line array system to its inventory. The new system includes 24 Sequenza 10 N/W full-range elements, eight Sequenza 10 B flown low-frequency elements and 12 Nomos XLC cardioid 3 x 18” sub-woofers, all driven by the K&F integrated system racks using Lab.gruppen FP10000Q amplification. The company also purchased 8 Scena 15 low-profile stage monitors with additional system racks to drive the new monitor package.
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Ice Hockey Arena in Belarus Supported with Community Professional Gear
MINSK, Belarus – The new Chizhovka-Arena, one of the largest sports facilities in Belarus, features a Community Professional loudspeaker system. The system includes 238 Community Distributed Design Series ceiling loudspeakers and 432 Distributed Design Series surface-mount loudspeakers.
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Assembly of Religious Leaders in Germany Heard via K-array Gear
POTSDAM, Germany – As part of the National Conference Network City Church Project, pastors from a variety of churches throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland came together discuss the future of the church’s presence in the local community. K-array’s KR202 system provided a flexible solution for the needs of the event, which included spoken-word discussions and a piano concerto.
Read More »Jon Corbishley to Chair ESA’s New Australian Affiliate
LITITZ, PA – The Event Safety Alliance named Jon Corbishley as Chair of the ESA’s new Australian affiliate. Corbishley will oversee the operations of ESA Australia and serve as the organization’s primary delegate within the region.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications will supply all radio communications equipment and services for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The company is providing more than 6,000 radio handsets along with a terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) digital network and a Motorola MOTOTRBO digital radio repeater system. Both the TETRA and MOTOTRBO systems are dedicated, fully monitored, and serviced solutions.
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South Korea-based Alpha Sound Joins Adamson Energia Network
PORT PERRY, Ontario — Adamson Systems, based here, announced that Alpha Sound as joined the company’s Energia Network with the recent purchase of 24 E15 and 8 E12 line array enclosures and 18 E218 subwoofers. Adamson’s South Korean distributor, Sound Solutions, facilitated the transaction. Pictured here are Adamson’s David Dohrmann (rear, center) with the Alpha Sound crew and the new gear.
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Neutrik SCCD-W Cover for powerCON Series Connectors
Neutrik USA says its transparent SCCD-W spring-loaded cover, for the company’s D-size chassis powerCON Series connectors, is designed to shut automatically after unplugging the cable connector, sealing the chassis connectors against dust and water. Similar in concept to the company’s SCDX fliptop covers, which provide IP42 ingress protection, the SCCD-W spring-loaded cover allows for an IP65 rating.
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In Memoriam: Michael Reeves, 54
MONTEREY, CA — Audio industry veteran Michael Reeves, 54, died from injuries sustained in an accident when an automobile collided with him while riding his road bike in Monterey, CA on June 21, 2014. Michael’s wife Mary and daughter Katy were close by at home and many family and friends were able to assemble quickly to support and comfort them during the tragedy.
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Tupac Shakur Lyrics Heard on Broadway with Masque Sound-Supplied Gear
NEW YORK — For Holler If Ya Hear Me, billed as Broadway’s first hip-hop musical, the rhymes of Tupac Shakur are heard through an audio system supported with gear from Masque Sound. Sound designers David Patridge and John Shivers worked with a setup that included DiGiCo SD7T Live Digital Console, d&b audiotechnik V-Series line array system, d&b D80 amplifiers and a Yamaha PM5D-EX digital console. The performers were outfitted with Sennheiser SK5212-II radios and EM 3732-II receivers, as well as DPA d:fine microphone booms fitted with a 4066 element.
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Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour Gets Support from Sennheiser Digital 9000 System
AMSTERDAM — Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz tour recently completed its run through Europe following a North American leg earlier this year. Cyrus has been using a Digital 9000 microphone system from Sennheiser with an SKM 9000 handheld transmitter and MD 9235 capsule. The tour returns to the U.S. for the first half of August before moving to the Caribbean, Mexico, South America and Australia this fall.
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Sound Image Supports Tom Petty Tour with EAW Anya System
ESCONDIDO, CA — Sound Image, based here, will support Tom Petty’s 2014 Hypnotic Eye Tour with a recently purchased Anya system from EAW. FOH engineer Robert Scovill requested the system. The tour, running Aug. 3-Oct. 10, also features Steve Winwood. It supports Hypnotic Eye, Petty’s 13th album, due out July 29.
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