Line 6 StageScape M20d
CALABASAS, CA — Now shipping, StageScape M20d is an integrated live sound solution that promises touchscreen-based visual mixing, comprehensive audio processing, multi-channel recording and remote control via iPad.
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Robbie McGrath Uses Midas PRO6 to Mix Stone Roses Performances
MANCHESTER, UK — The Stone Roses performed a series of concerts for some 225,000 fans at Heaton Park here recently. FOH engineer Robbie McGrath mixed the shows using a Midas PRO6 digital console.
Read More »Peavey to Open West Coast Dealer Education Center Sept. 1
LOS ANGELES — Peavey announced plans to open a factory showroom, artist relations headquarters and multimedia dealer education center on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA Sept. 1, 2012.
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Kenny Chesney Using Shure Gear for Brothers of the Sun Tour
HOUSTON —Morris Light & Sound VP John Mills, who joined the Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw Brothers of the Sun tour as systems engineer/audio crew chief, credited the wireless and PM setup for helping the production avoid costly glitches.
Read More »SIR Las Vegas Moves to Larger Location
LOS ANGELES — Studio Equipment Rentals (SIR-USA) announced that its Las Vegas operation has moved to a bigger space. The new address there is 4545 Cameron Street Building A, Las Vegas, NV 89103. The company also noted that its Phoenix and Los Angeles locations have undergone renovations recently to better serve customers.
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Soundcraft “Mixing with Professionals” Program to Feature Dave Kay
NORTHRIDGE, CA — Soundcraft will feature FOH engineer Dave Kay as part of the company’s “Mixing with Professionals” seminar program. Kay will offer tips and tricks relating to Soundcraft Vi Series consoles on Aug. 21, 2012.
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Event Sound & Light Supports Torch Relay Event with RCF Gear
CHELMSFORD, UK — Event Sound & Light (ESL) fielded one of the larger assemblages of RCF gear in the U.K. to support an Olympic Torch Relay event in the run-up to the London Olympics at Hylands Park, a restored town-owned mansion.
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Tony-Awarded Broadway Shows Using DiGiCo
NEW YORK — Several ongoing Broadway productions, including the two honored with Tony Awards for sound design this year, are using DiGiCo consoles as part of the sound system setup. The Tony-awarded show designers are Clive Goodwin for Once (mixed on a DiGiCo SD7T)and Darron L. West, for Peter and the Starcatcher (DiGiCo SD10-24). Other productions using a DiGiCo SD7 include The Lion King , The Book of Mormon, Evita, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies, Sister Act and War Horse. Others using an SD10 include One Man, Two Guvnors.
Read More »Westone Adds Jim Herd to its Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Westone Laboratories, Inc. added Jim Herd to its board of directors. Herd joined Polk Audio in 1992 and served as president of that company from 1996 to 2006. Prior to that, he worked for Bose. He has spent a total 38 years in the CE business.
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Opening Party for Space Club in Ibiza Includes Xone:92 Mixers
IBIZA — Space Club in Ibiza recently held its summer season opening night, installing three of Allen & Heath’s industry standard Xone:92 mixers in the main room to fulfill the rider request of a majority of the performing DJs.
Read More »Addictions and Obsessions
A couple month’s ago, FOH’s always-effervescent — and ever-insightful — columnist Baker Lee wrote about the very real problems of substance abuse and addiction that face many members of our community. But that’s not the only obsession many of us are afflicted with. For me, I’m ready to come clean: I’m a total microphone junkie, and I suspect this affliction strikes many of you as well.
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