ALBUQUERQUE, NM – For a TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference, TEDxABQ 2013: Be Extraordinary, which was staged at the University of New Mexico’s Popejoy Hall here Sept. 7, On Cue Stage and Event Services’ Nicholas Taylor, pictured here, relied on Digital Hybrid Wireless microphone technology from Rio Rancho, NM-based Lectrosonics.
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Grund Audio Design’s GT-SF242R Front Fill / Side Fill loudspeaker is designed specifically for front fill and side fill applications, promising to serve as a more versatile solution in terms of placement and positioning when compared to the typical use of point source loudspeakers for such purposes.
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HOLLYWOOD, GA – The Hollywood Baptist Church recently installed a new sound reinforcement system featuring Tannoy VLS 15 loudspeakers. Doug Ward Integration, located in nearby Demorest, designed and installed the system for the long, rectangular 400-seat sanctuary. The new gear replaced a center-mounted cluster system that had been previously used within the space, which includes stained glass surfaces and wooden pew seating.
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FAIRLEA, WV — SES (Special Event Services) of Winston-Salem, NC and Nashville, TN recently provided a Large Format Outline GTO system for the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series (GCCS). Produced by Gary Bowman of Nashville Live!, in conjunction with the Greenbrier and the PGA, the GCCS featured Kenny Chesney, Aerosmith on the State Fair Grounds here on July 4 and July 6, respectively.
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NOTTINGHAM, U.K. ― British indie rock band Tindersticks is marking its 21st Anniversary with a 12 stop European tour that begins in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France on October 19. Among the key items of equipment at each show will be two DPA Microphones d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones, which are being used on the band’s cello and double bass.
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Line 6’s new V75-40V is designed to pair the company’s digital wireless technology with Earthworks’ WL40V hyper-cardioid capsule. Designed for use with Line 6 XD-V75 systems, V75-40V promises high performance and sound quality.
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NASHVILLE, TN – For Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s “Legends of The Summer Stadium Tour,” monitor engineer Dan Horton, pictured here, used a variety of Miktek mics for Tony Royster Jr.’s drum kit. The setup included a PM9 on snare, PM10s on toms and the PM11 on kick and floor tom.
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TOTOWA, NJ — Peter Patel, owner of APB-DynaSonics (pictured right) noted that industry veteran Chuck Augustowski (center) has rejoined APB as director of sales and marketing. Augustowski will also assist Patel in seeking out new investors who will lead to the future growth and expansion of the company. Pictured left is APB manufacturing/service manager Luis DeJesus.
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AUSTIN, TX — As with Coachella, the 12th annual Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival adopted a double-three-day weekend format, effectively doubling attendance at the annual event held at Zilker Park here in early October. Featuring identical lineups on the consecutive weekends, Houston-based LD Systems supported the audio needs at the stage known as AMD on the first weekend and Lady Bird on the second with an L-Acoustics K1 loudspeaker system.
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CONCORD, NH – Gibson’s Bookstore, which first opened here in 1898, relocated during the revitalization of the city’s historic downtown to the first floor of a new five-story office building. Owner Michael Herrmann used the opportunity to design the store to his exact specifications and installed a single, two-rack space Ashly ne8250.70pem eight channel 250w network amplifier with an on-board Protea DSP processor to accommodate events of varying sizes and styles.
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PHOENIX – A crew from Clearwing Productions worked last year to transform Phoenix Zoo’s annual seasonal spectacular, ZooLights, from a linear roadside display into an immersive, 360-degree audio and lighting experience that encircled the zoo’s central water lagoon. The upgrade convinced zoo officials to deploy the system year round, delivering multi-zone background and event music to visitors across the lagoon area. Clearwing provided Technomad loudspeakers for the project.
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HOBBS, NM — The Lea County Event Center, located here in the southeastern corner of the state, has upgraded its installed sound system to QSC WideLine-8 line arrays powered by CX Series amplifiers. The multi-use venue, which can seat more than 10,000, is home to a diverse range of commercial, industrial, community, social, sports and entertainment events throughout the year.
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