GULF BREEZE, FL – The first installation of a Meyer Sound Cinema Experience system in two U.S.-based commercial theatres was completed recently, located in Gulf Breeze and Pace, Fla. Both systems, at The Breeze and The Ridge Cinemas, were used for the first time during the opening of Alice in Wonderland in 3-D on March 5.
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ROCHESTER, MN – Intermedia Systems Group (ISG) specified Ashly NE-Series amplifiers during the recent renovation at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Along with reliable power, the networked components can be monitored and adjusted from ISG's offices in Burnsville, Minn.
Read More »WASHINGTON, DC – A broad array of wireless microphone users have responded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s call for comments, urging them to expand eligibility for wireless microphone licenses, according to Shure, Inc.
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ZURICH, Switzerland – Swiss distributor Audiotech has installed a Midas PRO6 into the X-Tra Club in Zurich. The club, which hosts a variety of club nights and concerts, has a capacity of around 2,000.
Read More »WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – Q: Does Blue Microphones use its own sales guys or outside sales reps? A: Yes. The company announced that for the pro audio reseller channel, it is taking a hybrid approach, with its own reps working some territories, and independent rep firms handling other areas.
Read More »BURNSVILLE, MN – Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Communications Systems Division announced the release of IRIS-Net V2.3.0. The latest software version expands the Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 Digital Matrix Controller Task Engine by adding a variety of new logic blocks, including delay, timer and debounce. It also offers functions for control of RCM-810 modules.
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JACKSON, TN – For 25 years Tennessee Concert Sound has turned to AKG gear for its sound reinforcement needs. So when the soundco supported Union University's annual Scholarship Banquet – for the 12th consecutive year – it relied once more on AKG gear for a keynote speech given by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Read More »TOTOWA, NJ – APB-DynaSonics named Griffith Sales Associates to as South-east sales representative. Griffith Sales also handles Audix, Lab.gruppen, Edirol, Galaxy Audio and Tannoy, among other product lines.
Read More »ROME – The Fiorello Show, an Italian variety show hosted by Rosario Fiorello, combines music and comedy sketches with audience interaction. The monitor engineer, Enrico Belli, and the nine-member house band, rely upon an Aviom Pro16 personal mixing system supplied by Aviom's distributor in Italy, Sisme spa.
Read More »BEAVERTON, OR – The AVnu Alliance has expanded with new manufacturer members, including Analog Devices Inc., Barco N.V., Pelagicore A.B., and Shure Inc. AVnu members promote the adoption of the IEEE 802.1 AVB (Audio Video Bridging) standards and also IEEE 1722 and 1733 for professional AV and other applications.
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LINO LAKES, MN – In 60 years, Eagle Brook Church's congregation has grown from 300 to over 11,000. The church has grown in physical size as well, expanding from one to four locations, with a fifth on the way. Last year, Eagle Brook's primary main campus console, which was handling FOH, monitors and video broadcast production, was replaced with three independent DiGiCo SD8 consoles.
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SEATTLE, WA – Cornish College of the Arts is using a wireless setup from Lectrosonics with Digital Hybrid Wireless technology for the sake of both its audiences and its students, according to Dave Tosti-Lane, chair of the college's Performance Production department and area head of sound design.
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