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NORTHRIDGE, CA — Philippines-based sound firm Sound Check Inc. deployed a large, multizone VerTec line array system for Christina Aguilera’s July 6 outdoor performance in Manila. The concert was part of Aguilera’s 2007 “Back to Basics” world tour.

OLD LYME, CT — Several bands on this year’s Vans Warped Tour used Sennheiser mics. The tour, which combines extreme music and extreme sports, came to an end in late August after a trek through 25 states and four Canadian provinces that began in late June.

BUENA PARK, CA —Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced that the first live use of the new DSP5D expander for the Yamaha PM5D console is taking place on the Dream Theater tour. Hired by Dream Theater, independent engineer Randy Lane is mixing front-of-house. He selected Clair Brothers to handle production for the tour in both the U.S. and internationally.

FARMINGDALE, NY — beyerdynamic introduces the DT 60 PRO In-Ear Headphones.  Designed for use with in-ear monitoring systems, the DT 60 PRO is designed to provide accurate audio reproduction combined with effective sound isolation in loud environments.

LOS ANGELES — Nothing provides a better focus for an urban population than a free summer concert series, a fact that is being illustrated by MacArthur Park's historic Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. To properly accommodate sound reinforcement duties for a diverse roster of acts, LA Sound Company, in conjunction with Brian Riordan of Levels Audio, used Crown I-Tech and XTi Series power amplifiers driving a fully JBL loudspeaker setup.

DEVON, UK — Bill Woods has been appointed to the position of group sales and marketing director for MC2 Audio, XTA and Quested Monitoring Systems.

WATERFORD, MI — ISP Technologies has introduced its first offering of weather resistant speakers designed for clarity, fidelity and mid-range.