LAS VEGAS and LOS ANGELES — 3G Productions Inc., a multifaceted audio company based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, recently acquired a Martin Audio MLA system to provide greater sound control at electronic dance music festivals, and to expand the company’s touring capabilities.
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AUSTIN, TX — FOH engineer Brad Madix, who joined the 2013 portion of Rush’s Clockwork Angels tour as it kicked off from the Frank Erwin Center here April 23, may be an old hand with the band — this is his fifth tour with the timeless Canadian rockers. But this time out, there was something new: an onstage string section — six violins and two cellos — directly behind the drum kit. Radial’s newest addition to its line of DI boxes, the PZ-DI, were developed just in time to serve as a solution to the new challenge Madix faced.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — In addition to his role as owner of Anton F. Audio Design, Anton Foresta serves as head audio engineer for Parker Playhouse, a 1,168-seat venue that had been operating in Fort Lauderdale since 1967. Foresta recently acquired a Harman Soundcraft Si Expression 3 digital mixer for use at Parker Playhouse, as well as other one-off events.
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Avlex offers two new MIPRO 7 Series wireless transmitters—the ACT-71Ta bodypack transmitter and the ACT-71Ha handheld transmitter. The new MIPRO 7 Series wireless transmitters carry the following MSRP’s: ACT-71Ta bodypack transmitter, $549; ACT-71Ha handheld transmitter, $579. They are in stock and shipping now.
JOURDANTON, TX — The Cowboy Fellowship Church, located in this rural Texas community south of San Antonio, has more than a parking team that directs traffic on horseback. It has an adjoining 2,800-seat live event venue on its campus that gets used for anything from musical performances to bull-riding clinics and all-day rodeos. Facilities administrator Buster Burch equipped the arena, which opened in 2012, with a sound system that includes new Technomad gear.
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LOS ANGELES — The 6,000-plus capacity Gibson Amphitheatre, which opened as an outdoor venue within Universal City in 1972 before being enclosed in 1982, is set to close as its lease expires in September. Universal Studios is undergoing a major remodeling and will use the site for a Harry Potter-themed ride, according to reports.
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MILEVSKO, Czech Republic — KV2 Audio distributors for the US and Canada, Lift Distribution of Kirkland, WA, were awarded best 2012 distributor for the Asian Pacific region during a recent gathering of distributors at the KV2 factory near Prague, Czech Republic. Lift Distribution took on the KV2 brand in September 2011 and grew the profile of the brand substantially through 2012 by making systems available for major events and reconnecting with KV2 owners across the US and Canada. Their efforts have resulted in a steady stream of mobile and installed system sales throughout the region. Pictured here are (L-R) Dave Christenson and David Ellis of Lift, David Croxton of KV2, Steve Palermo of Lift and George Krampera Jr. of KV2.
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Outline celebrated its 40th anniversary at Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound 2013 with the unveiling of its new GTO C-12 line source array, which contains dual 12-inch woofers, four 6.5-inch cone midrange units and two 3-inch throat compression drivers. The C-12’s footprint is exactly the same as all the other modules in the GTO range, allowing full mechanical compatibility with GTO, GTO-SUB, GTO-LOW and GTO-DF in terms of rigging, flying hardware and wheel boards. The GTO C-12 cabinet is 21.6 percent smaller in the vertical plane than the GTO, and the overall cabinet weight is 30 percent less that its larger sibling.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany —Riedel Communications named Daniel Huard sales manager for Canada. He will work to increase awareness and adoption of the company’s products in broadcast, entertainment, and sports event applications, and to continue the growth of Riedel’s rental services.
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L-Acoustics’ LA4X, which joins the company’s amplified controller series, is based on a four-input by four-output architecture that promises the benefits of self-powered speaker packages with the flexibility of outboard DSP and amplification. The speaker management and amplification for L-Acoustics systems can operate in three different connectivity modes.
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NYBORG, Norway — Adamson named Amas Produksjon as its distributor in Norway. The company, which has been selling and renting audio gear since 2004, now provides everything from rental to full sound design, installation and round-the-clock service to their clients in installation and live touring markets.
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The Galaxy Audio AS-1800 wireless personal monitor offers 640 selectable frequencies, a Naming Function that lets users clearly see which transmitter is designated for each performer, Variable Transmission Output and Mixed Mono mode for more versatility. The body pack features True Diversity Antennas and is made of magnesium alloy. The standard unit includes our EB-3 earbuds. Users can also upgrade to a set of Galaxy Audio’s EB-6 single driver earbuds or EB-10 professional dual driver earbuds. Street pricing is from $749.99.
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