WROCLAW, Poland — ESS Audio is working on sound systems at a number of different soccer stadiums in Poland, including the PGE Arena in Gdansk and, more recently, the 42,000-capacity Stadion Miejski in Wroclaw. Much of the audio gear was manufactured by Harman.
Read More »
ANAHEIM, CA – Michael Bell of Bell Event Services provided audio support for the “Wanna Play?” stage at the 2012 Winter NAMM show. The stage featured Community loudspeakers and subwoofers, powered by Ashly’s KLR-4000 amplifiers. The stage takes its name from NAMM’s “Wanna Play?” campaign, which encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to take up a musical instrument and perform. Last year, the “Wanna Play?” stage used a similar Ashly/Community configuration.
Read More »
AMSTERDAM — AKG introduced a new version of its WMS470 wireless system with revised operating frequencies for the European market at ISE 2012. WMS470 Band 10 operates on frequencies between 823 and 832 MHz known as the “duplex gap.” This frequency range lies between the areas that will be used for upcoming high-speed Internet service for mobile devices. As such, the new version of WMS470 is geared for interference-free operation well into the future.
Read More »DUBAI, UAE — Rational Acoustics LLC named NMK Electronics distributor for all Rational Acoustics and Smaart-branded products for the Middle East. NMK’s territory encompasses the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Lebanon.
Read More »
Allen & Heath’s GLD live digital mixing system, which debuted in at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, is designed as an easy-to-use, cost-effective and scalable system based on the company’s iLive series. A standard GLD 32 input system offers 28 XLR mic inputs with plug-and-play I/O expanders, allowing for up to 48 inputs (44 XLR mic inputs).
Read More »
MADISON, WI — Full Compass Systems named Jim Ripp assistant sales manager. Ripp, who has dual degrees from the University of Wisconsin – School of Music (in Piano Performance and K-12 Music Education) comes to Full Compass from Falcetti Music Co., which he had joined in 1993.
Read More »BOOM, Belgium – Music Group named FACE as its distributor for Behringer and Bugera products to dealers across Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. FACE already distributes Behringer and Bugera in Belgium, and handles other Music Group brands including Midas and Klark Teknik in Europe.
Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS — Professional Wireless Systems (PWS), a Masque Sound Company with experience in supplying and supporting wireless systems for live and broadcast events, helped ensure audio at Super Bowl XLVI wouldn’t be intercepted before reaching fans. The gear used for the entertainment and referee mics included PWS’ new Domed Helical Antenna.
Read More »
Meyer Sound recently expanded its line of 48-volt, DC-powered loudspeakers and subwoofers with its UPM-1XP 48 V DC (a low-voltage counterpart to the UPM-1P); the UPJunior-XP 48 V DC ultra-compact VariO loudspeaker; and the UMS-1XP 48 V DC ultracompact subwoofer.
Read More »
AMSTERDAM — Integrated Systems Europe set a new record for number of exhibitors — 825, up 15 percent from the year before, with close to 200 new exhibitors, and overall attendance — 40,869, up 17 percent from the year before, for the AV and electronic systems integration trade event that occupied 11 halls of the Amsterdam RAI from Jan. 31-Feb 2. Other new records include total floor space (about 323,000 square feet) and registrants for the pre-show conference and educational sessions (more than 2,000 for the first time.)
Read More »
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Axxentos of Fort Lauderdale, FL used Technomad for the outdoor audio needs of Club Med Sandpiper, based here. The new outdoor audio systems, featuring 14 Technomad weatherproof loudspeakers, are part of a property-wide renovation that includes indoor AV upgrades and general construction projects.
Read More »
SPOKANE, WA – AGI Professional recently provided Summit Ridge Christian Fellowship with a new sound system powered by Powersoft amplifiers. AGI’s system accommodates the church’s contemporary services and also their requirement for the system to be portable with easy set-up.
Read More »