ANAHEIM, CA — Sound Image upgraded the FOH mixing capabilities of The House of Blues (HOB) location here, and also the HOBs in New Orleans and Las Vegas. (There are 13 venues throughout the U.S.). The Anaheim and New Orleans venues are now using a combination of Soundcraft Vi4 and Vi6 digital mixing consoles. In Las Vegas, the HOB Mandalay Bay venue is using a Vi1 console at FOH.
Read More »Stage Research’s RF Guru, software that helps users locate optimum combinations of wireless frequencies for their RF systems including RF wireless mics, COM and IEM, has been updated. Version 2 improves the Maximizer speed, adds more manufacturer RF gear and offers updated reports, along with other enhancements promising to help coordinate frequencies.
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STURGIS, SD — The 72nd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, set to take place here Aug. 6-12, will include an expanded PA system that includes nearly 50 Technomad audio loudspeakers for use with public safety information as well as entertainment for the anticipated crowd of 700,000 visitors.
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MESSEN, Switzerland — Pro Sound Beschallungstechnik recently upgraded the AV system at the historic Reformierte Pfarrkirche, a church built centuries ago. The project includes the use of a Symetrix Solus 8 processor for total system integration.
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TEL AVIV, Israel —Waves Audio recently named Spain-based live engineer Fabrizio Piazzini, a veteran of concert tours and venues throughout Europe, as a Live Product Specialist for the company.
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WorxAudio Technologies upgraded its X2-P Line Array with a new PXD8080 power amplifier. The upgraded product promises to excel at a variety of sound reinforcement applications including small to medium sized performance venues and clubs, houses of worship, theaters, cabarets and meeting facilities.
Read More »OSHKOSH, WI – Heavy metal rang through the valley here July 12-14 at Rock USA. Precise Corporate Staging once again provided audio gear from L-Acoustics for artists including Motley Crue, Kid Rock, Shinedown, Tesla, Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead and Skid Row.
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Peavey’s PV Series loudspeakers, with models including the PV 115D, PV 215D, PV 118D and PV 15PM, are now powered with lightweight, efficient class-D technology.
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CHICAGO — Harpo Studios recently completed their multi-city Lifeclass tour stops in Toronto, New York and St. Louis. They produced two-hour live and two-hour taped talk shows featuring Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Iyanla Vanzant and Bishop T.D. Jakes.
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BOWLING GREEN, KY — Bruce Bossert of Nashville-based Mid-Coast & Performance Audio, Inc. provided a Meyer Sound JM-1P system for Hillvue Heights Church, based here. Members of the congregation remarked on the noticeable change shortly after the system was activated.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Fair St. Louis, a free festival held July 4, 5 and 7 beneath the iconic St. Louis Arch, included air shows, fireworks displays and musical guests Heart, Third Eye Blind and Dierks Bentley. Stanco Productions supported the event with Martin Audio gear.
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OSLO — For a permanent installation within the Sofiemyr church here, Benum A/S provided an unconventional solution: a pair of inverted IC Live arrays, flown from the ceiling alongside matching subwoofers above the church’s small performance stage.
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