Parsons Audio Expo 2013 Set for Nov. 14, 2013
DEDHAM, MA — Parsons Audio will hold its 23rd annual Expo on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dedham Holiday Inn here.
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Sound Image Supports Imagine Dragons Tour with Adamson Energia E15 System
NASHVILLE – Sound Image’s Nashville office supported Las Vegas-based Imagine Dragons’ 2013 Night Visions tour dates in the U.S. with an Adamson Energia E15 line array system. Along with North America, the band, boosted by more than 4 million downloads of its hit single, “Radioactive,” also toured Europe. Pictured here, from left, are monitor engineer Jared Swetnam, FOH engineer Scott Eisenberg and system engineer Andrew Dowling.
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Brothers Comatose Tour with DPA Microphones Gear
SAN FRANCISCO, CA ― Despite the group’s name, the bluegrass-influenced Brothers Comatose is far from a state of unconsciousness. Currently touring the nation at several summer music festivals, the band’s mandolin player, Ryan Avellone, pictured here, relies on DPA Microphones’ d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone to give his instrument a clear and natural sound.
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Soundcraft “Mixing with Professionals” Program Adds Si Series Consoles
NORTHRIDGE, CA – In response to popular demand, Harman’s Soundcraft has launched a new “Mixing with Professionals” program for its Si Series of digital mixing consoles. Building on its program for the Vi Series, these “Mixing with Professionals” sessions will offer hands-on training for Soundcraft’s Si Expression and Si Performer consoles.
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ACIR Professional Buys Building, Expands Space
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Acir Professional continues to grow and with this growth needed to have a larger facility. This summer they recently purchased a building here to accommodate and provide additional room to grow. ACIR’s new address is 1421 Cantillon Boulevard, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. The company phone number remains the same: (609) 677-5500).
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OHM Productions Using d&b audiotechnik V-Series for Echostage in DC
WASHINGTON DC – OHM Productions owner Jeff Darby opted to tame the acoustic challenges posed by wide-open Echostage with d&b audiotechnik V-Series. Darby has also partnered up with Echostage to provide ongoing sound support for each show.
Read More »YCATS Set for Chicago (Sept. 10, 13) and Dallas (Sept. 17, 20)
BUENA PARK, CA — Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars (YCATS) training sessions are scheduled this month in Chicago (Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL) and in Dallas (Sheraton Downtown). Chicago sessions include CL Series Operational Training on Sept. 10 and M7CL for Beginners and M7CL for Experience Engineers on Sept. 13. Dallas sessions include CL Operational Training (Sept. 17) and Digital Audio Networks for Engineers (Sept. 20).
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PreSonus StudioLive AI-Series Digital Mixers
PreSonus’ new StudioLive AI hardware/software digital mixing and recording systems each feature Active Integration technology. StudioLive AI-series mixers are designed to retain the same surface-driven functionality that StudioLive mixers are known for, while adding more processing power, enhanced workflow features, and Active Integration technology. Like the original StudioLive series, they are also designed to be intuitive and easy to learn and use.
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St. Joseph Fullerton Upgrades with Community Gear
PERRY HALL, MD — Founded in 1850 by German immigrants, St. Joseph Fullerton is a Roman Catholic church located in this suburb of Baltimore, MD. St. Joseph’s current building, an octagonal structure with around-the-sanctuary seating and imaginative décor, has impressed parishioners and visitors for more than 40 years. In their recent upgrade of their sound reinforcement system, they contacted Mike Flaherty of Nelson White Systems, who recommended Community’s ENTASYS column line array system.
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Bruce Jones, FOHE for Joe Cocker, Using AKG Mics
VIENNA, Austria – Joe Cocker’s recent European tour stretched from France and Germany to Croatia and Monaco. FOH engineer Bruce Jones needed to ensure fans’ favorite songs of the band were clearly audible for a variety of sold-out shows. A complete set of AKG microphones traveled with the band, and were quickly and reliably deployed every night.
Read More »Masque Sound Supports Bay Street Theatre Summer Comedy
SAG HARBOR, NY – The well-known Bay Street Theatre here offers year-round entertainment and events. For its final 2013 Mainstage Season production, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, sound designer Tony Melfa turned to Masque Sound for a custom sound equipment package.
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Canadian Summer Music Festivals Heard via K-array Systems
QUEBEC, Canada – Taking full advantage of their short but warm summers, Canadians turn each year to a number of outdoor music festivals. Among those supported by Sennheiser Canada and K-array gear: Amnesia Rockfest, formerly known as D-tox; and the Osheaga festival.
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