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L-Acoustics Says Gear Stolen in Late 2011 Now Surfacing

L-Acoustics Says Gear Stolen in Late 2011 Now Surfacing

OXNARD, CA – L-Acoustics, which had previously reported the theft of a stolen trailer loaded with gear after the load-out following a Dec. 2011 Britney Spears concert in Mexico City, now says some of the stolen gear is turning up in North America. The stolen gear included 24 L-Acoustics K1 and 18 V-DOSC line source elements, 12 K1-SB enclosures and 48 SB-218 subwoofers. L-Acoustics is asking that gear buyers be wary of purchasing the stolen equipment, and to share information on its whereabouts with L-Acoustics, Procolor or local law enforcement authorities. Product returns or submissions of information may be made anonymously. Serial numbers are available upon request.

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SIUE Finds Dual Benefits with New Soundcraft Si Expression 3 Console

EDWARDSVILLE, IL – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) found Harman’s Soundcraft Si Expression 3 to be a good fit with both its student performances and backstage educational mission. Students get hands-on access during the academic year, and the new console plays a particularly important role during Tech Week, the week before a show debuts. That’s when the technical staff finalizes the show’s mic requirements, live and pre-recorded audio cues and other audio needs.

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ProgPower USA Festival Gets Boost from Peavey Amps

ATLANTA – ProgPower USA Festival XIV is taking place this week (Sept. 4-7) at Center Stage in Atlanta. Now in its 14th consecutive year, the ProgPower Festival brings U.S. and European progressive and power metal acts to one stage. The festival will feature co-headlining acts such as Shadow Gallery, Soilwork, Sabaton, Armored Saint and Circus Maximus, marking the U.S. debut for five of these bands. Peavey Electronics is a sponsor partner, and will support the event with its 6505 series amplifiers.

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Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Heard via Earthworks WL40V Wireless Capsule

MILFORD, NH – With nearly three and a half decades of singing under his belt, Kelly Hansen, lead vocalist of Foreigner, is no stranger to vocal microphones. As Hansen, the band, and monitor engineer Lorenzo Banda geared up for their latest tour, the Earthworks WL40V wireless capsule came along for the ride to deliver Hansen’s vocals to audiences around the globe.

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K-array Gear Plays Role in Verona’s Roman Arena

VERONA, Italy – Measuring 140 by 110 meters (length by width), the Roman arena in Verona is known for its large-scale opera and theatre performances. Once capable of housing 20,000 patrons per performance, the arena is now limited to 15,000 because of safety reasons. But it still hosts more than a half-million audience members annually.  Musical Box Rent and K-array were involved in providing a modern sound system for the ancient venue.

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Harman Named Chris Vice Manager, Global E-Commerce

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Harman Professional promoted Chris Vice to Manager, Global E-Commerce, a new position. Vice, an 18-year Harman veteran, reports to Jay Woolley, director of marketing, Harman Signal Processing. He will be responsible for ensuring Harman’s e-commerce initiatives meet the needs of channel partners, customers and others.

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Community Helps “Horses with Hope” Rescue Horses

Community Installs System for “Horses with Hope” Rescue Organization

HOPE, ME – Broadview Farms, near Hope, Maine, is the home of “Horses with Hope,” an organization whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected and abandoned horses and find ways to provide them with better care. In 2013, Horses with Hope completed a spacious new venue at Broadview Farms with an indoor riding arena, a viewing area, horse stalls and living quarters for staff and visitors. Wayman designed an array for the arena with four Community R1-94TZ loudspeakers equipped with 200-watt auto-transformers.

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Harman Names TJ Smith GM, Signal Processing Business Unit

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Harman Professional named Timothy (TJ) Smith, a 13-year veteran, head of its Signal Processing Business Unit. Smith will oversee all aspects of the BSS Audio, dbx, and Lexicon Professional and DigiTech brands. He will be based in the company’s Sandy, Utah offices and report to John Fitzgerald, VP and GM of Harman’s Signal Processor/Amplifier Business Units.

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Boulevard Pro Installs Two Yamaha CL5s at bergenPAC

BUENA PARK, CA — Boulevard Professional (Ridgefield Park, N.J.) recently installed two Yamaha CL5 Digital Audio Consoles along with four Rio 3224-D input/output boxes, one at FOH and one for monitors, at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood, NJ. Since 1986, Boulevard Pro has been providing audio systems for rental and installation to customers around the New York metro area.

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