Bob McCarthy Returns to Meyer Sound as Director of System Optimization

by FOH Staff
April 9, 2013
On the Move

BERKELEY, CA — Meyer Sound named Bob McCarthy to the newly created position of director of system optimization. McCarthy, who has extensive experience in sound system design and optimization and also an an educator and writer, will be a part of the R&D department, working on networked audio solutions. In addition, he will remain an active instructor in the Meyer Sound education program and support the design and commissioning of new Meyer Sound installations.

by FOH Staff
April 9, 2013
On the Move

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD — FiberPlex, a provider of secure AV communications technologies, named Cardone, Solomon & Associates as its representatives in the New England and metro New York areas.

Manley Labs Names Rick McClendon VP of Sales and Marketing

by FOH Staff
April 9, 2013
On the Move

CHINO, CA — Manley Labs, based here, named Rick McClendon VP of Sales and Marketing. McClendon comes to Manley Labs from Aphex Systems, where he served as general manager. Prior to Aphex, McClendon worked for Seymour Duncan, Tascam, Harman Music Group and Roland.

VUE Names Doug Green EMEA Distributor

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
On the Move

SAN DIEGO, CA — VUE Audiotechnik announced that DGC Worldwide, the professional audio business development consultancy owned by Doug Green, has been retained to build and manage a new distribution network for VUE Audiotechnik throughout the EMEA territories.

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
News

SUNRISE, FL — Jeff Pringle, manager and FOH engineer for pop singer Camryn Magness, who performed as an opening act for One Direction’s Up All Night tour, was at first reluctant to allow the artist to use anything but her wired KSM9 microphone. Acknowledging the advantages of wireless mics when it comes to stage movement, however, Pringle turned to Shure’s ULXD4Q Quad Channel Digital Receiver with Dante Digital Audio Networking.

Adamson Adds Brian Fraser to Sales and Support Team

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
On the Move

PORT PERRY, Ontario, Canada — Adamson Systems added applications engineer Brian Fraser to the sales and support team at their international headquarters here.

Casa de Oracion de Fullerton upgraded with a Line 6 StageScape M20d digital mixer and StageSource loudspeakers. Pictured here, from left: Roberto Cruz and Jose Vazquez.

Mobile Church Upgrades with Line 6 StageSource Loudspeakers, StageScape Mixer

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
News

FULLERTON, CA — Casa de Oracion de Fullerton, a Disciples of Christ church based here, was looking for an improvement in clarity and coverage along with a new system that would be easy to set up in a multi-use space. Church chairman Jose Vazquez noted that the church opted for Line 6 StageScape M20d mixer and StageSource loudspeakers.

L-Acoustics’ Laure Guymont, Hills SVL Group's Don McConnell and L-Acoustics' Tim McCall at L-Acoustics’ headquarters in Marcoussis, France.

Hills SVL Group Distributes L-Acoustics Down Under

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
On the Move

SYDNEY — L-Acoustics named the Hills SVL Group as its distributor for the Australian and New Zealand market. Hills SVL, which operates seven sales offices and warehouse facilities, will handle L-Acoustics’ full product range.

GoodLuck’s International Tour Relies on AKG Wireless Systems

South Africa-Based GoodLuck Relies on AKG Wireless Systems

by FOH Staff
April 8, 2013
International News

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Since the release of its self-titled debut album in 2011, South African electro-swing dance group GoodLuck has reached the number one spot on South African charts six times and performed more than 500 live shows in seven countries. Equipped with Harman’s AKG WMS4500 wireless system, GoodLuck entertains its loyal fans with mashups of old school swing music, electronic dance and its own original vocals.