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Meridian Symphony Chorus and Orchestra Uses Earthworks Mics

Meridian Symphony Chorus and Orchestra

Meridian Symphony Chorus and Orchestra Uses Earthworks Mics

MERIDIAN, MS – On April 28, 2013, the Meridian Symphony Chorus and Orchestra recorded the Brahms’ Requiem at Highland Baptist Church in Meridian, MS. This church was chosen for its’ outstanding acoustics. The entire performance was recorded using all Earthworks High Definition Microphones as follows: 4 FW730 Flexwands on choir, 2 QTC40s on the orchestra, 1 SR30 for solo mic, 1 SR30 for room ambience, and 1 PM40 PianoMic on piano.

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SoundCheck Supports Linkin Park Show in the Philippines with JBL, Crown Gear

PASAY, Philippines — Touring in support of its new album Living Things, Linkin Park brought its high-powered alt-metal-rap-rock to the Philippines, performing at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 13. Audio for the 20,000-seat arena was supplied by Manila-based tour sound contractor SoundCheck with a massive sound system featuring 128 Harman JBL VTX Series line array loudspeakers and subwoofers powered by 30 Crown VRACK amplifier systems.

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Yamaha AFC System Installed at SUNY Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY — For Ciminelli Recital Hall, a 200-seat performance space within Rockwell Hall at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo, AVL Design, AV Solutions, Boynton Pro Audio, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems and engineers from Yamaha Japan all had a hand in the design and/or installation of a new sound system that centers on a Yamaha AFC (Active Field Control) system. The recital hall is optimized for small ensemble and solo performances; SUNY Buffalo’s Rockwell Hall also houses an 850 seat performing arts center for larger-scale productions.

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Hardpop Club Installs Danley Sound Labs Subwoofers And Loudspeakers

JUÁREZ, Mexico – The Hardpop Club here draws prominent DJs and electronic musicians around the world. Over the past two years, the club has worked with North Carolina-based Clarity, Inc. to optimize its sound system. The changes including switching out its old sound system with new gear from Danley Sound Labs in a bid to obtain copious headroom, crystalline fidelity, and honest, chest-crushing bass.

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Mumford & Sons Tours Resume with Solotech-Provided L-Acoustics System

ATLANTA – Mumford & Sons had to cancel some shows in June as bass player Ted Dwane underwent, and recovered from, emergency surgery to deal with a blood clot near his brain. The operation was a success, and the band, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise since the 2009 release of Sigh No More, was able to complete its recent “Full English” tour, in support of the band’s recent album, Babel. Solotech provided an L-Acoustics system for the tour.

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A&H's iLive was used to mix the audio system for Farafina, at the Festival des 5 Continents.

A&H Digital Gear Deployed for Swiss Festival Season

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – For the the Interceltic Festival, held here, along with other festivals across Switzerland, various audio engineers relied upon several Allen & Heath iLive, GLD and Qu-16 digital mixing systems this past summer. Pictured here, A&H’s iLive was used to mix the audio system for Farafina, at the Festival des 5 Continents.

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Alcons @ ELBJAZZ 2013

Hamburg’s ELBJazz Festival Sound Support Includes Alcons Audio Gear

HAMBURG, Germany – The fourth ELBJazz festival, staged here in late May, drew more than 15,000 visitors from 60 countries with a roster of well-known artists including singer/pianist Jamie Cullum, saxophonist Joshua Redman and Caravan Palace— along with guitarist Mary Halvorson, trumpeter NIls Petter Molvær and pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach. ProfiMusik from Lüneburg provided lighting and sound gear, including Alcons Audio.

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Sommer Cable Glandmaster Splice Adaptor

Sommer Cable’s Glandmaster splice adaptors are designed to serve as a flexible, sturdy cable splicing solution through the use of sleeves that are turned from solid aluminum (size M40 is made of POM) and fitted with various female threads for taking up standard cable glands.

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Micky Dolenz to Host 2013 Parnelli Awards; Nominations End Friday, Sept. 27

LAS VEGAS — Micky Dolenz of Monkees fame will be hosting the 2013 Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas on November 23, executive producer Terry Lowe announced. “We are thrilled to have this consummate entertainer hosting our 13th annual award show,” said Lowe, also publisher of FRONT of HOUSE and PLSN magazines. “His long career as a top performer and his great sense of humor will make for a memorable night.  We’re going to have a lot of fun.”

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JBL VTX made its debut in France at last year's Foire en Scène festival in Chalons en Champagne

Harman Reports Growing Demand for JBL VTX in France

PARIS – Laurent Delenclos, who joined Harman’s distributor for France, SCV Audio, less than a year ago, has been working to support the growing usage of JBL VTX systems at major events throughout France. Three companies—Pan Pot, Echo Animation and Audio Scène—have made substantial investments in the platform, and the gear has been put to use at a variety of big events.

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