LAS VEGAS — Shortly after the Feb. 2014 issue of FRONT of HOUSE magazine went to press, the staff noticed a flaw with the graphic accompanying the Tech Preview feature on Meyer Sound’s new LYON Linear Line Array, which was printed on page 42. Meyer Sound had provided a correct image; the image was accidentally changed due to a production error.
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The newest addition to the LEO speaker family from Meyer Sound, the self-powered LYON linear sound reinforcement system officially debuts this month at the I.S.E. Convention in Amsterdam. Incorporating the technology of the LEO family in a lighter, more compact package, the LYON line array loudspeaker system extends the advantages of highly linear self-powered systems to a broader range of venues and applications.
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NEW YORK — Sound designer Craig Cassidy turned to Masque Sound to help create an arena rock sound for the touring musical, Rock of Ages, which features the music of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and other 1980s hit-making bands. Along with DiGiCo consoles at FOH (SD 10) and monitors (SD 8), Masque Sound provided tower line array elements including Meyer Sound MICA and 600 HP subs. Masque Sound also provided Sennheiser 5212 transmitters, matching 1046 receivers and coupled them with DPA 4066 omnidirectional headset mics along with an assist with frequency coordination.
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Grund’s new GQ Series loudspeakers can be used in PA-type enclosures, positioned on the side as floor monitors or be pole mounted. The five-model series includes the GQ-10, GQ-12. GQ-15, GQ-153, and GQ-18S. The GQ-10, GQ-12, and GQ-15 are 2-way designs that employ a 1-inch high frequency compression driver with rotatable horns mated to their respective low frequency transducer. The GQ-153 is a 3-way design encompassing a 1-inch high frequency compression driver with rotatable horn, an 8–inch mid driver, and a 15-inch low frequency transducer. The GQ-18S is a sub bass system featuring an 18-inch low frequency transducer in a bass reflex enclosure.
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LOS ANGELES — The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards, broadcast live on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 from Staples Center, was supported by a veteran crew including (pictured here, L-R, top row): Mikael Stewart, FOH Production Mixer; Andres Arango, Head Stage Monitor Tech/ATK Audiotek Project Manager; Jeff Peterson, System Designer, ATK Audiotek. Second row from top: Doug Mountain, Academy Consulting Engineer; Maureen Droney, P&E Wing Senior Executive Director. Third row from top: Leslie Ann Jones, GRAMMY Award Supervisor of FOH Audio; Glenn Lorbecki, GRAMMY Award Telecast Supervisor of Broadcast Audio. Second row from bottom: BJ Ramone, son of the late legendary producer Phil Ramone; Hank Neuberger, GRAMMY Award Telecast Supervisor of Broadcast Audio. Bottom row: Eric Schilling, Co-Broadcast Music Mixer; John Harris, Co-Broadcast Music Mixer; Ron Reaves, FOH Music Mixer.
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PARIS — One Systems appointed The Bakery, led by principal Jim Bakker (pictured here) as their sales representative for Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA). One Systems president Doug MacCallum made the announcement.
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WATERLOO, ON — Marshank Sales has won Martin Audio’s Sales Representative of the Year award for two years in a row. The company, headed by Gary Marshank and Paul Hugo, has more than 90 years in the industry and is well into its third generation as a family business. Pictured from left is Gary Marshank, Rob Hofkamp and Paul Hugo.
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RASTATT, Germany — Lawo promoted Felix Krückels to a newly created position, Business Development Director. The appointment, which took effect in January, was part of the company’s expanded focus on market development of the extended Lawo portfolio in audio video and IP networking.
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HAYWARD, CA – Solid State Logic added Hi-Tech Audio, based here, to its U.S. reseller network for SSL Live consoles. Pictured here with the SSL Live console are Louis Adamo (left) and Sidney Wilson of Hi-Tech Audio. The soundco has been providing pro audio rental, sales and services for everything from concert tours and music festivals along with houses of worship.
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MIAMI – D.A.S. Audio of America added Robert Almodovar, Javier Cabal and Darrin Young to its U.S. sales and support team. The three new appointments followed the company’s recent expansion and move into a new U.S. headquarters office here.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The 56th Grammy Awards, broadcast live from Staples Center Jan. 26 and seen (and heard) by 28.5 million, featured performances from a variety of artists who relied upon Sennheiser microphones and wireless systems including Pink, pictured here.
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