Skip to content

Roland M-5000, Other Gear Honored at 2015 MIPA/PIPA Awards

Roland crew at ProLight+Sound with the 2015 PIPA Award

Roland M-5000, Other Gear Honored at 2015 MIPA/PIPA Awards

FRANKFURT, Germany — Journalists from more than 100 industry magazines around the world nominated and voted for the best musical instruments and audio gear of 2014/2015 at the MIPA/PIPA Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound International Press Awards. Roland’s M-5000 live digital console, pictured here with Roland team members, was among the gear garnering top honors during the April 16 ceremony, held during the annual event in Frankfurt.

Read More »
Point Source Audio Earset mics in use on SEVEN

Point Source Audio Earset Mics Used for Unique Theatrical Reading in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CA — Live sound engineer Alan Chang was more than just mildly impressed by Point Source Audio’s Series8 earset microphones, which were used to support SEVEN, a one-time-only theatrical reading staged in recognition of International Women’s Month at the National Council of Jewish Women Sacramento Section, Congregation B’nai Israel on Feb. 22. “Astounded, then speechless” is how Chang described his reaction.

Read More »
Peter Boeglin

Neutrik AG Names Peter Boeglin Successor to Retiring CEO Werner Bachman

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein — Neutrik AG announced that current CEO Werner Bachmann will retire Dec. 31, 2015. The company also announced that Peter Boeglin, pictured here, will join Neutrik AG in Aug. 2015 and will take over for Bachmann as CEO on Jan. 1, 2016. Boeglin, a native of Switzerland, grew up in Liechtenstein. He has a degree as a Mechanical Engineer (ETH Zurich) and has held several director-level posts. He also maintains ties with the academic sector, teaching at the University of Rapperswil in Switzerland.

Read More »
2015 ACM Awards Male Vocalist of the Year winner, and Audio-Technica endorser, Jason Aldean, performing at the 50th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on Sunday, April 19, 2015, using Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System with the AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images. (These photos are the property of Mike Windle/Getty Images and may be used by the press only for the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of these photographs is strictly prohibited.)

2015 ACM Awards Includes Artists Performing with A-T Gear

LOS ANGELES – Audio-Technica noted that for the 50th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, broadcast live on CBS from AT&T Stadium on April 19, three of the standout artists used its gear. They included Male Vocalist of the Year winner Jason Aldean (pictured here), New Artist of the Year winner Cole Swindell and New Artist of the Year nominee Thomas Rhett. All used A-T’s Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System with the AEW-T6100a Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter.

Read More »