Northern Sound & Light Goes Green with Solar Power Install

PITTSBURGH, PA – Northern Sound & Light (NSL) has invested in a new solar power system as part of a larger green strategy for the firm. NSL's solar power system is comprised of 117 photovoltaic solar panels feeding three current inverters. The 117 panels cover nearly the entire southern facing roof of NSL's facility. The system is estimated to produce approximately 25,170 kW annual average, enough electricity that NSL will achieve energy-positive status and be able to sell electricity back to the utility.

CHICAGO – Martin Audio's Multicellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA) made its North American debut with 24 MLA enclosures and 12 MLX subs joining a 17-stop tour for the Zac Brown Band, in support of their recently-released second studio album, You Get What You Give.

BOSTON – For a recent Aerosmith concert at Fenway Park, Steven Tyler ran from the stage through a walk tunnel and up to the top of the park's Green Monster to perform on a white grand piano. Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) faced a challenge as forbidding as the big green wall itself: ensuring that the wireless system would work properly during the show.

LAS VEGAS – Time is running out on reserving your spot at the Parnelli Golf Tournament (Oct. 21) and the Awards Dinner (Oct. 22), but tickets are still available for both events.The Parnelli Awards will take place Oct. 22 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. The pre-gala festivities start at 7 p.m., followed by the Parnelli Awards dinner at 8 p.m. .

ATLANTA – With a 1,500-seat sanctuary, R&B and gospel music, and live Internet stream, AV systems are an important component of the worship services at the West End Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The old system wasn't up to the task, so Gainesville Georgia's dB Audio & Video provided new loudspeakers and subwoofers from Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers as part of a broader upgrade.

HALIFAX, NS Canada – The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (L'Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques, CITT) recognized Sennheiser Canada with the Supplier Achievement Award for Sennheiser's wired and wireless audio products and also for its commitment to educating the live theater community in best audio practices. Sennheiser received the award at Rendez-vous 2010 at Pier 21, Kenneth C. Rowe Heritage Hall.

MANHEIM, PA – Clair Brothers, which recently completed a manufacturing facility for loudspeakers here, has added David Cooper to the new position of Business Development – Global.