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Lectrosonics Gear Survives Rugged Documentary Filming Conditions
CHURCHILL, Manitoba, Canada – Simon Forrester, who has put Lectrosonics gear through demanding conditions while recording sound for BBC's Green Planet in Southeast Asia and New Zealand, has done the same for BBC's Human Planet. The production crew, which spent nine months in the Arctic Circle, used Lectrosonics' SMQV variable power sub-miniature digital hybrid wireless transmitter and an SRa dual-channel slot mount digital hybrid wireless diversity ENG receiver to capture audio on location.
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Lex Products Expands Sales Team
SHELTON, CT – Lex Products named Blake Whilden (pictured left) and Chris Singleton (right) to its inside sales team. Whilden will cover the south central region (TX, NM, OK, AR, MS, LA, CO, KS); Wilkerson will cover the western region (CA, ID, MN, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY, HI, AK). They are based at the company's offices in Sun Valley, CA.
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Fastlane Cable Protectors with Added Traction
Fastlane Drop Over Cable Protectors are now available with optional Carpet Kit with Velcro brand fasteners and/or anti-slip rubber pads for use on smooth surfaces. These interlocking cable protectors reduce trip hazards and can be extended to any length. They are designed to be compact for easy setup, disassembly and storage.
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Dolly Parton Touring With Midas
NASHVILLE – Country artist Dolly Parton toured the U.S. using two Midas digital consoles: a PRO6 at front of house, and a PRO9 for monitors. Detroit's Thunder Audio provided the consoles used by Mike Fechner at FOH and Jason Glass at monitors.
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Helen Meyer Receives InfoComm 2011 Women in AV Award
PORTLAND, OR – Helen Meyer, executive vice president of Meyer Sound, was recognized with the 2011 InfoComm International Women in AV Award on Sept. 23 at the InfoComm 100 conference in Portland. The award marks the third anniversary of acknowledging female AV industry professionals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and excellence in technology management.
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Coffee Shop/Sports Bar Equipped with JBL Loudspeakers
STATEN ISLAND, NY – ZTwo, a new restaurant that functions as a coffee shop in the morning and a sports bar in the evenings, has been equipped with JBL AE and Control Contractor Series loudspeakers as specified by JD Systems' Jonathon Joyce. The sound system contains five JBL AM7215s, one ASB7118 and two AM7215s, and is powered by Crown MacroTech MA-900i amplifiers.
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Gemini Sound Adds More EAW Gear to Inventory
DALLAS, TX – Long-time EAW customer Gemini Sound purchased more EAW KF740 three-way full-range loudspeakers, bringing the company's total inventory to 36. The gear has been used to support performances by Kid Cudi, Owl City, A Perfect Circle and Frankie Beverly and Maze. Gemini Sound is also using the gear for corporate clients.
Read More »PreSonuSphere Conference Planned for Nov. 19
BATON ROUGE, LA – PreSonus' inaugural users conference, PreSonuSphere 2011, is set for Nov. 19 at the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge. The one-day annual event focuses on tips, techniques, and applications for PreSonus' Studio One v2 DAW software and StudioLive-series digital mixers. The conference begins with a Cajun dinner and party planned for the evening prior, Nov. 18. The cost is $20 to preregister, $25 at the door..
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Jersey Shore Pavilion and Band Shell Equipped with Renkus-Heinz Iconyx System
SEA ISLE CITY, NJ – They say that by holding a shell up to your ear, you can listen to the sound of the ocean. For Metropolitan Acoustics, which designed the sound system used for a pavilion and band shell here, the goal was to not hear the sound of the ocean. Instead, Saben Shawhan, senior AV system consultant, sought reliable reliable performance in adverse weather conditions. The firm specified a Renkus-Heinz Iconyx system.
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