EDISON, NJ — In Hollywood, entrepreneurial brothers Jonnie and Mark Houston are reinventing the nightlife scene from bottle service nightclubs to cocktail-focused themed venues. Their latest incarnation is No Vacancy which pays homage to Old Hollywood. The Houston brothers working with Solid Audio Design opted to integrate the small-profile RCF TT051A active speakers, coupled with the S8015 subwoofers.
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AMSTERDAM – When in late 2009 leading Amsterdam music and arts centre, Melkweg (Milky Way), purchased a multipurpose Soundcraft Vi4 from Dutch distributors Audio XL it was just the beginning of a relationship with the UK Company’s digital platform. They have now doubled inventory by adding a Vi6, using the same operating platform and Vistonics II interface, but packing a greater number of inputs and busses.
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RCF adds to its 4-PRO Series of active speakers, which feature digital onboard amplifiers and DSP, Baltic birch ply enclosures, aluminum handles, pole mounts and integrated top/rear fly track rigging points. The 4PRO 5031-A has two 15-inch woofers and a 1-inch exit compression driver on a 60° by 90° constant directivity horn, driven by 600W RMS of power. The 4-PRO 3031-A is similar, but with a single -15 configuration, like the single-12 4-PRO 2031-A. Smaller yet is the PRO 1031-A, which packs 400W RMS, a 10-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver, yet delivers 131 dB peaks.
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ORLANDO, FL – Pro audio engineers, live sound integrators & consultants gathered at Full Sail Live earlier this year for the first in a series of training seminars focusing on DiGiCo’s SD Series systems. The event, facilitated by DiGiCo/Group One audio trainers Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton, took place April 23-24.
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MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics announced a new distribution partnership with Australian Music Group (AMG). AMG will distribute Peavey MI and Pro Audio products to Australia and New Zealand through its wholesale business, Australian Musical Imports/Music Link Australia.
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PASSAIC, NJ – Calvary Chapel North Jersey is a portable church, working in a shared worship space for a congregation of about 200. Sharing a space requires the team to show up early and set up the entire sound system prior to services each Sunday. With a volunteer staff, Calvary Chapel required simplicity but did not want to sacrifice sound quality. They purchased a Line 6 Dream Stage system, consisting of two StageSource L3t loudspeakers and the StageScape M20d digital mixer.
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NEW YORK – The Broadway musical Kinky Boots was a runaway favorite at this year’s Tony Awards, winning six Tonys. They include Best Musical and Best Sound Design, won by Sound Designer John Shivers. To present Cyndi Lauper’s Tony-winning pop score, Shivers devised a discreet yet powerful reinforcement system built around Meyer Sound MINA and M’elodie line array loudspeakers.
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ANDOVER, MA –– As part of a concerted effort to grow and optimize their sales team, Fishman has recruited Ron Kronewitter as Key Accounts Manager. In his new position, Kronewitter will be responsible for handling major retail accounts including Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Sam Ash, as well as a number of other important independent dealers.
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NEW YORK CITY – Along with a “New American” menu, Vitae has been serving its patrons high-quality sound. Audio contractor David Schwartz of Essential Communications in East Hanover, NJ worked with architect Niels Guldager of New York interior design firm Studio CMP to overcome several challenges within the space, with an assist from the clarity and coverage of Community’s new D-Series ceiling loudspeakers.
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A free app from the iTunes store lets users of the popular JoeCo BlackBox Recorder or BlackBox Player (24- or 64-channel) remotely control all transport functions (Play, Stop, Record) from an iPad, as well as access the BlackBox menu structure for changing settings. The JoeCoRemote also provides an accurate metering overview for the BlackBox Recorder and can be used to remotely control/edit BlackBox Player playlists, as well as remotely trigger playlists during shows, theatre performances and themed entertainment.
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TORONTO – Sennheiser Canada, which sponsored two wings at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, used the diminutive K-array Piccolo, pictured here, for the smallest wing at the MCLV Lounge. In the other wing, two KTL22C and two KV50 arrays were installed and an additional two KTL22s were installed in the bar and DJ area along with two KZ10s.
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LAS VEGAS — The Parnelli Board of Advisors has announced that George Travis, longtime production/tour manager for Bruce Springsteen, will receive the live event industry’s highest honor, the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award, at the annual gala ceremony in Las Vegas this November. Travis has also worked with Rod Stewart, Kiss, Boston, Elton John, Madonna, Shania Twain and Ringo Starr, among others.
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