Political Events Supported by Lab.gruppen Gear

SAN DIEGO — Paul Tisa of Frontrunner Productions hired Sacramento Production Services (SPS) for the past two years running to provide a system for the 2011 California Democratic Convention along with a number of other political events in past years; including appearances by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. SPS’ Keith Wackford cited “the quality and smoothness of our sound systems” — which includes Lab.gruppen gear — as a key reason why.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Hilton Concord kept the environment in mind with the recent renovation for its 30-year-old property. The project included recycled carpet, LED lighting, low-VOC paints, an efficient HVAC system and the use of Ashly KLR Series amplifiers, also touted for their efficient use of energy. AV integrator JK Sound designed the new sound reinforcement system for the hotel’s ballroom/meeting areas.

HIGH POINT, NC — The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) and its affiliate, Festival Stage of Winston Salem, are utilizing Clear-Com HME DX210 digital wireless intercoms to coordinate their productions.

PORTLAND, OR — Christ the King Church recently completed an overhaul of its sound system, awarding the installation contract to Clarity Media Group, also based in Portland. Clarity outfitted the 1,500-seat church with a 20-box NEXO GEO S12 line array.

NASHVILLE – With an agreement brokered by Tim Moore, artist relations manager for Sennheiser USA, and Kristy Jo Winkler, Sennheiser global relations manager for the Americas and Canada, Lady Antebellum, which was named Country Music Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year, is now a Sennheiser Global Relations endorsed artist.

LOS ANGELES — The 23^rd annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards once again recognized the Hollywood Bowl and the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, both of which are longtime users of L-Acoustics gear, with awards.

LONG BEACH, CA — The University Art Museum (UAM) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) kicked off its new audio installation of “Metal Machine 3: The Creation of the Universe” with an appearance by Lou Reed. Arup provided the unique 3D sound needed for the event with 12 JBL PRX612M compact powered speakers, arrayed spherically to create an immersive 3D sound environment.