Fronted by lead singer Gary Cherone, and featuring guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Extreme decided to tour again following the launch of a new album in 2008 entitled Saudades de Rock. For the band’s recently-concluded European tour, the crew used two Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing systems to manage FOH and monitor sound.
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ST. WENDEL, Germany — Rhino Sound, a relatively new Korean sound rental company, is serving as a demo partner for HK Audio after having crossed paths through a mutually beneficial coincidence. While little more than a year old, Rhino Sound’s two founders had each worked as sound engineers on a freelance basis. The new firm’s director, Sungwon Park, served monitor engineer for Korean standout Cho Young Phil.
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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Fellowship Bible Church of Little Rock used EAW’s array of sound system products for its digitally connected, multi-venue worship facility. Using the system, a single pastor can reach four thematically distinct worship venues, allowing over 3,000 faithful to hear his message but also enjoy four different worship music styles.
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LOS ANGELES — For the 12th year in a row, Audio-Technica supported the Grammy Awards, and for this, the 51st annual show, there was a 25 percent increase in the number of live performances featuring nominees and performers. Audio-Technica supplied over 250 of its microphones at the event, including an array of hard-wired mics and Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless Systems. Shown here, Justin Timberlake performs with Audio-Technica's AEW-T4100 cardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter.
Read More »FARMINGDALE, NY — Powersoft Advanced Technologies, LLC relocated its headquarters from New Jersey to Farmingdale, N.Y. The company said the relocation would allow for improved logistical services and future market expansion in the U.S.
Read More »WOODINVILLE, WA — Mackie announced Vista support for the Onyx FireWire card and added Vista 64 support for all FireWire devices, including the Mackie Onyx FW Card, Mackie Onyx Satellite, Mackie U.Series, Mackie d.Pro and Tapco Link.FireWire.
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MARION, SC — As part of a renovation of its sanctuary, the Marion Church of God recently completed installation of a new sound system drawing on components from the catalog of WorxAudio Technologies.
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AUBURN, AL — With a seating capacity of over 4,000 in the stands alone, Auburn University’s Samford Stadium-Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park isn’t in the minor leagues of college baseball. But the intelligibility and punch had gone out of the field’s sound system over the last several seasons, with problems posed by everything from the local weather to the habits of the local bird population.
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LOS ANGELES — AKG wireless audio was used by Kanye West and Neil Diamond they performed at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards and at related events in Los Angeles. Soundtronics Wireless coordinated the wireless microphone set-up prior to the Grammys and ATK Audiotek deployed the AKG products at the show.
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PENRYN, U.K. — Allen & Heath shipped the first batch of its new iLive-T digital mixing systems. Launched at NAMM 2009, the British manufacturer said it has been overwhelmed as distributors have placed orders months in advance to cope with demand.
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MILFORD, NH — Earthworks, manufacturer of High Definition Microphones, announced that Michael Hurwitz has been appointed to the position of National Sales Manager. A former sales representative for professional audio manufacturers, Hurwitz has backgrounds in both the sale of professional audio equipment and retail sales.
Read More »HOLLISTER, MO — Blue Planet Lighting has agreed to acquire Sandor Sound Services Group, forming Blue Planet Audio. Ed Sandor, newly appointed president of Blue Planet Audio, will oversee all departments of the company. Sandor will receive a controlling interest as well as creative control over the Blue Planet Audio division.
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