ANKARA, Turkey – Music fans in Turkey have been able to watch and listen to a series of online “unplugged” concerts during the first half of 2012, with performances by five up-and-coming bands promoted by Hafifmuzik. The sessions, each watched by 8,000 to 10,000 people, were mixed by engineer Cagan Tunali on a DiGiCo SD8.
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ROSARIO, Argentina — Roger Hodgson, the voice of Supertramp, performed here recently as part of the Breakfast in America Tour 2012. Marti Audio supported the gig with an assist from D.A.S. Aero Series 2 audio gear.
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TINLEY PARK, IL — Live Nation recently hired Clearwing Productions to update the audio system used for the 18,000-capacity sloped lawn area that extends outward from the 10,000-seat First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here. After checking the area with L-Acoustics’ Soundvision modeling software, the Clearwing crew provided 42 L-Acoustics KARA enclosures for the outdoor space.
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CAD Audio is now shipping its installation-grade UHF WX100 Wireless Series system. The UHF WX100 promises simple and intuitive operation along with reliable wireless connectivity in the most congested RF environments and exceptional audio bandwidth.
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MADISON, WI – Full Compass Systems recently held a “Pie in the Face” fundraiser for the United Way of Dane County. Nine employees, dressed in outfits ranging from plastic ponchos to tuxedos, took their coworkers best shots and smiled throughout.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Robert Schoneman, a production manager at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, which encompasses the 2,100-seat Belk Theater and the 434-seat Booth Playhouse, spoke recently about the center’s reliance upon Lectrosonics’ Digital Hybrid wireless technology.
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SEATTLE, WA —Behringer has dispatched a fleet of branded trucks promoting its focused ProZone line of products aimed at production and rental companies, AV and professional sound reinforcement applications. ProZone products include the company’s X32 Digital Console, S16 Digital Stagebox, P16 Personal Monitoring System, ELX Vertical Line Array Speakers and iNUKE High-Power Amplifiers.
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BENGALURU, India — V&P Sound of India supported Lamb of God’s second appearance in the country with lighting and also a sound system centered on JBL VerTec line arrays from Harman. The heavy metal band performed at Clarks Exotica Resort, and the event, part of the Nokia Alive series promoted by Overture India, drew a crowd of more than 7,000 fans.
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BEAVERTON, OR — The AVnu Alliance introduced its certification logo for devices that have passed its tests for AVB interoperability. The logo is designed to help users easily identify interoperable devices.
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA — Renkus-Heinz has announced that Native Media Sales will represent its products in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Native Media Sales was founded by audio veteran Michael Austin, pictured here. Austin has more than 25 years experience representing major audio companies. He has also served on a number of representative councils and advisory boards for several manufacturers.
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CHESTER, PA — Community Professional Loudspeakers named Greg Oshiro senior design engineer. Oshiro worked for several years as president and principal consultant at Arlington, TX-based Greppen Solutions, and, before that, held engineering positions with L-Acoustics US, Universal Studios Japan, Advanced Media Design, Maryland Sound and Clair Brothers Audio.
Read More »NEW YORK — Sennheiser is presenting its RF Wireless Sound Academy Seminar Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Musicians Union Local 802, 322 W 48th St., New York. The event will be led by Joe Ciaudelli and Volker Schmitt. Participants completing the course are eligible for six InfoComm CTS RU credits. The $199 fee includes continental breakfast, full lunch, workshop materials and a $50 rebate on Sennheiser and Neumann gear.
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