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JBL EON 206P Portable PA

JBL EON 206P Portable PA

JBL EON 206P Portable PA

This ultra portable, 25-pound system is ideal for small band/solo acts, schools, worship events, seminars and more. It has two 6.5-inch woofer/1-inch dome tweeter passive speakers and a 160-watt (80W/ch) amp section. Max SPL output is 113 dB, with 100 x 80 degree dispersion. An integrated 6-channel mixer has two balanced mic/line channels with XLR/quarter-inch combo jacks and reverb effect; two stereo RCA-1/4-inch inputs; and two 1/8-inch TRS stereo inputs. A Stereo Monitor Out can drive an external sub or stage monitors. A 36mm pole socket allows easy mounting.

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Hear Technologies Hear Back PRO

Hear Technologies is shipping its new Hear Back PRO platform for individualized monitor mixes. The system uses a rack mount audio I/O hub and up to 32 mixers, each with local mic and intercom input as well as 16 rotary controls for channel volume and pan and headphone/stereo line outs to drive your phones, wedges or wired/wireless IEM’s. All cabling is via standard Cat-5e carrying all audio signals and powering over Ethernet to drive each mixer.

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DiGiCo V685 Console Software

DiGiCo V685 Console Software

The latest software upgrade for DiGiCo’s proprietary Stealth Digital Processing offers more power and new features. V685 enhancements include: increased SD9 bus count from 16 to 24 Flexi Busses; SD11i/B input channel count increases from 32 to 40 Flexi Channels; Optocore DD4MR, DD2FR, X6R and DD32R support; 32 stereo Waves racks for any SD5, SD8, SD9, SD10 or SD11 running Waves 9.5; aux sends now available on groups; D-Rack AES input card support; and additional functions for theatrical applications.

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Audio-Technica Network Dante Microphone

Audio-Technica Network Dante Microphone

The first wired mic to transmit audio and control data over Audinate’s Dante network protocol, the ATND971 Boundary Network Microphone from Audio-Technica is a low-latency, true plug-and-play solution. Features include simple, inexpensive Ethernet connectivity; a bicolor LED status indicator; integrated user-defined switch; UniSteep low-cut filter; and powering for its cardioid condenser capsule via network PoE. MSRP is $748.

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At the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, just north of Houston, Linkin Park FOH mixer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten keeps the house level around 97 dB. Photo by Vic Wagner

The Carnivores Tour: Linkin Park, 30 Seconds To Mars and AFI

Following the recent release of Linkin Park’s The Hunting Party album and 30 Seconds To Mars’ Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams, the three-band “The Carnivores” tour was announced in March of this year and also featured opening act AFI. The 25-date arena and shed tour kicked off in early August at the Cruzan Amphitheatre (West Palm Beach, FL) and wrapped up Sept. 19 at the Concord Pavilion (outside San Francisco). The combination of three great alt rock bands on a single bill led to a string of packed dates, although this three-acts-at-each-stop format provided plenty of work and a need for precise logistical coordination for the mixers and tech staff and a bit more complexity than the usual rock tour.

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The show, staged at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, combines soloists Clint Holmes and Nnenna Freelon, as well as Take 6, a gospel choir and a big band.

Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles in Las Vegas

The brainchild of noted producer (and jazz label GRP records founder) Larry Rosen, Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating The Music of Ray Charles is a tribute to the music of one of America’s greatest musical legends. The show —now running in a six week engagement at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas — features a lineup of award-winning stars including Emmy Award winner Clint Holmes, 10-time Grammy-winning vocal group Take 6, six-time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon and Grammy award winning sax phenom Kirk Whalum. And to bring the FOH input counter even higher, the show includes the Las Vegas Mass Choir and the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band under the direction of musical director David Loeb.

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