MONTREAL — Luminex Network Intelligence has joined the AVnu Alliance, the industry consortium that certifies IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) products for interoperability. Luminex is a Belgium-based developer of lighting control, pro audio and video data distribution equipment for the entertainment industry.
Read More »NORTHRIDGE, CA — Que Audio announces the appointment of Indiana-based Starin as the exclusive distributor in the US and Canada for Que Audio’s full range of Performance and Solution Series product lines, effective July, 2013. Adding Que Audio to Starin’s already impressive resume of products is a “step in the right direction” says Que Audio’s general manager, Paul Heaton.
LAS VEGAS — The governing body of the Parnelli Awards announces that pro audio designer Mark Engebretson will be the 2013 Parnelli Audio Innovator Award recipient. “The name Mark Engebretson is one that may not be immediately recognized by the rank-and-file of the audio community,” states FOH editor George Petersen. “However, during his distinguished 40-plus year career, he developed and created products for Altec Lansing and Paramount Pictures and later with JBL Professional, QSC and a slew of others.”
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GAINESVILLE, GA — The Da Vinci Academy and the Academies of Discovery, two schools noted for their progressive approach to education, share the same building in this Atlanta suburb. dB Audio & Video provided an upgrade for the AV system. The system’s audio components include two Sennheiser wireless microphone systems, Danley speakers and subs, Crown amplifiers and a 64-channel Allen & Heath GLD digital mixer.
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) named Marcin Nowak technical services manager, Western Region. In his new position, Nowak will be assisting the GC Pro staff and its affiliate network on the design of advanced installations projects. GC Pro vice president Rick Plushner made the announcement.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics, Inc., now marking 35 years, named Mark Henderson CEO, Dave Brune director of sales and Andy Symons director of operations. Auralex founder and president Eric Smith made the announcements.
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Shure’s BLX Wireless Systems are now shipping. Designed to combine high-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface, the BLX series is also offered at a competitive price.
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UTRECHT, The Netherlands — Dutch sound engineer Bart Schulz chose a Soundcraft Vi1 digital console for BSAmedia, the company he started up earlier this year. Shulz, whose experience includes live sound, studio and remote recording, live radio and TV broadcasts, is using the console as the hub for a multi-purpose modular mobile unit.
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ROGERS, AR — Southside Church of Christ, based here, recently renovated their 600-seat sanctuary. John Westra of Audio Design Specialists specified Tannoy Dual Concentric loudspeakers — 12 Tannoy VX 12s — to meet the church’s needs. Mike’s Sound Systems of Conway, AR handled the installation.
Read More »CORAL GABLES, FL — To optimize audio quality during the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards, for the home audience viewing the April 25 event on Telemundo and those inside the BankUnited Center here, the technical crew used Shure wireless systems for microphones and in-ear monitors.
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Earthworks has expanded its Installation Series to include the IM12-W, a 12-inch gooseneck cardioid condenser microphone designed for fixed installations. The series previously offered a 3 inch and 6 inch model. The primary applications for the IM Series include ceiling mounted teleconferencing, distance learning, surveillance, boardrooms, government facilities, and ambient room miking.
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TRIESTE, Italy — DPA’s Italian distributor M. Casale Bauer has supplied the 34 cast members in the Italian touring production of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — The Musical with DPA 4066 Omnidirectional Headset Microphones and 4060 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphones. The musical was presented at the Politeama Rossetti theatre in Trieste.
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