Telefunken Elektroakustik is now making the M80 dynamic handheld mic available in a variety of solid colors from its custom shop. The M80 sidesteps the midrange-laden character of many dynamic stage mics, delivering a condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design that’s suitable for voice, instruments or drums — with minimal proximity effect.
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The is-26 is a compact enclosure with two 6.5-inch transducers mated to a precision crossover and housed in a robust, high-density wood enclosure with integrated hanging points. Specs include 95 dB sensitivity, 118 dB max SPL, 220-watt continuous power handling and useable response down to 48 Hz. The is-26a adds an onboard, 220-watt amplifier with a variable, low-pass (80 Hz to 200 Hz) attenuator, articulated gain control and an XLR loop-through output for easy integration with MF/HF boxes.
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Schertler has teamed its popular STAT series of contact microphones for violin, viola, cello and double bass with its Yellow Single and Yellow Blender portable preamps. STAT-PRO packs combine STAT pickups with the new Yellow Single preamp, while the STAT-ROAD packs combine the flagship Yellow Blender preamp with each pickup. The bridge-mounted STAT pickups are designed to reproduce the warm sound of the instrument’s strings with no harshness or distortion, and to be easy to install with no damage to the instrument.
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Turkish integration company Asimetrik installed RCF’s TT+ Touring and Theatre series speakers within the 60,000-square-meter, 10,000-capacity Astana Hz. Sultan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in central Asia. The 90-foot diameter, 140-foot tall main hall has one main and eight smaller cupolas.
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RENO, NV — Scott Schmidt of JC Productions chose a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 digital console at FOH for The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, based here. The gear is a good fit with the needs of the church, which offers musical accompaniment to its worship services that ranges from traditional organ and choir to a full-on rock band.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Shannon Austin, FOH engineer for The Jacksons Unity Tour, featuring Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson, is using a Soundcraft Vi6 digital live sound console, chosen for its sound quality, configurability and a “really good internal word clock.”
Read More »LONDON — Shure’s new Axient wireless microphones were widely used by a galaxy of headline stars at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies during London’s sporting summer. Working together with the UK-based company Delta Sound, Antipodean audio systems supply specialists Norwest favored Shure from early on in the systems design process for the event. The games this summer marked Axient’s debut at an Olympic Ceremony.
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LONDON — The TiMax Soundhub matrix server found itself at the heart of the London 2012 Olympic Park this summer when it was deployed in the Coca-Cola Beatbox pavilion to control a multi-channel soundscape system distributed around the interior.
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KRAKOW, Poland — Tommex Zebrowscy Sp. J. factored the difficult acoustics and harsh climatic conditions of the Cracovia Rink before installing Community WET and R-Series loudspeakers. The sound system also includes a Dynacord CMS 1000-2 mixer and Dynacord DSP244 digital processor and also a g+m elektronik APROSYS APS modular system.
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SANDNES, Norway — PAP Stavanger, Svakstrøm and Kran Elektro Service installed a new L-Acoustics KARAi system at the Sandnes Kulturhus in western Norway. The cultural venue was seeking a consistent-sounding system that could handle higher SPLs. Norway’s L-Acoustics distributor, Scandec Systemer AS supplied the system.
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DANVILLE, KY — Larry Estrin of Studio City, CA-based Best Audio serves as audio and production communications director for the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). Estrin opted to use Audio-Technica mics at these events, including the 2012 Vice Presidential debate that took place at Centre College here on Oct. 11.
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CAGUAS, Puerto Rico — Idol Puerto Rico, the Caribbean island’s version of American Idol in the U.S. and Pop Idol in the U.K., is now in its second season, now accompanied by another extension of the franchise, Idol Kids Puerto Rico. Ricky’s Audio Corporation of Arecibo, PR handles audio production for the show, and has supplied a new Yamaha CL5 digital audio system for the live mix to direct TV audio feed.
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