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Remembering – and Honoring – Parnelli Awards Co-Founder Patrick Stansfield
LAS VEGAS – Since our 20th annual Parnelli Awards gala has been postponed to January 2022, PLSN and FOH magazines will be presenting a 20-year Parnelli retrospective with our printed issues in January. We’ve also been sharing a few glimpses of what’s made this unique awards program so special in our newsletters. Today we’re focusing on the legacy left by ceremony co-founder Patrick Stansfield.
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U.S. Distribution of dBTechnologies Products Moves from American Music and Sound to EAW
LOS ANGELES – American Music and Sound, a division of Jam industries USA, and EAW, a company of the RCF Group, jointly announced that U.S. distribution of dBTechnologies products will shift from American Music and Sound to EAW. EAW will commence exclusive U.S. distribution of dBTechnologies products starting Jan. 4, 2021.
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After Delay, Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill for Government Funding and Covid Relief
PALM BEACH, FL – On Dec. 20, Congress announced bipartisan support for a $900-plus billion pandemic relief measure that includes an extension of support for idled gig workers and $15 billion for independent arts and entertainment venues. When President Trump left the White House without signing the hard-fought measure, the documents followed him to Florida, where Trump spent Christmas. He then signed them on Dec. 27.
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In Memoriam: Chris Reynolds, 64
TUCSON, AZ – Noted production manager Chris Reynolds, a U.K. native who toured with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe and other hard rock acts, died Dec. 23 after a battle with cancer. A U.K. native, the PM/TM also worked with J-Lo, Drake and Prince later in his career along with eclectic assignments such as a stadium-sized opera production in China. He was 64.
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The Hot Holder — Audio Soldering Aid
A revolutionary new soldering aid that is more useful than those “helping hands” alligator-clip parts holders is The Hot Holder. Described as a “game-changer” for… Read More »The Hot Holder — Audio Soldering Aid
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14th Annual “Christmas at DePaul” Spectacular Goes Virtual with DPA Microphones Assist
CHICAGO – Realizing early on that this year’s “Christmas at DePaul” holiday celebration would not be an in-person event, the university’s staff prepared a pre-recorded alternative, relying on DPA Microphones to capture the talents of its students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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Adamson Boosts Presence in Russia, Adds ARIS as Distributor
MOSCOW – Adamson Systems Engineering is reinforcing its presence in Russia thanks to a partnership with ARIS, which has served the Russian pro audio market since 1990. Along with an array of rental partners, ARIS’ installation division has provided solutions for the Bolshoi Theatre, Patriot Park, Moscow State University, the Zaryadye concert hall and other high-profile venues.
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Rick Camp’s Master Mix Live Expands for 2021 — and Beyond
LAS VEGAS – Rick Camp, the veteran live and studio engineer for Beyoncé, J-Lo and Mary J. Blige, among others, has expanded the scope of the studio in his Master Mix Live audio engineering school from a purely live teaching environment to a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 and post-production mixing facility.
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Lakewood Baptist Church Advances Monitoring with KLANG:fabrik
GAINESVILLE, GA – Lakewood Baptist Church has purchased two KLANG:fabrik immersive IEM mixing systems for use in its main worship sanctuary. The units were acquired through Production/Co, the Chestnut Mountain, GA-based AV systems integrator, which also installed the system earlier this year.
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DAS Audio Names Guangzhou Dasi Audio Equipment Distributor in China
GUANGZHOU, China — DAS Audio named Guangzhou Dasi Audio Equipment as its exclusive dealer for the entertainment market in China, handling the club, bar and KTV sector. The newly established company is headed by general manager and technical director Zhou Zechu and his team of pro audio veterans.
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Proponents of RESTART Act Look for Congressional Support in 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – While segments of the live event industry were cheered by the inclusion of $15 billion in #SaveOurStages-related funding within the $900 billion in Covid relief funding that won bipartisan support from Congress this week, others who had been pushing for the RESTART Act were less sanguine.
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