InfoComm 2007 1
FRONT of HOUSE magazine brings you FOH-TV, live at InfoComm! In this section we talk to Lab.gruppen, D.A.S. Audio, Yamaha, Production Intercom and A-Line Acoustics.
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InfoComm 2007 2
FRONT of HOUSE magazine presents FOH-TV live at InfoComm! In Section Two FOH-TV talks with APB-Dynasonics, Face Audio, Rane, Aphex Systems and Sabine.
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FRONT of HOUSE magazine takes you live on the floor at InfoComm 2007! In our final section we talk to DPA Microphones, Audix, Audio-Technica (who… Read More »InfoComm 2007 3
Read More »Rolling Stones Stagehands Die in Set Collapse
MADRID, SPAIN — Spanish officials report that two men died after part of the set from a Rolling Stones concert at Vicente Calderon stadium collapsed… Read More »Rolling Stones Stagehands Die in Set Collapse
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Yamaha Commercial Audio to Hold Las Vegas Open House
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, will be the setting forYamaha Commercial Audio Systems Inc.’s open house to be held for members of the local professional audio community. The event will be Tuesday/Wednesday, July 10–11, 2007, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, Crown Room.
Read More »Guitar Center Inc. to Be Acquired by Bain Capital
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Guitar Center, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC, a global private investment firm. The total transaction value, including assumed debt, is approximately $2.1 billion.
FOH editor Bill Evans commented, “Unlike some other acquisitions recently announced, this does not appear to be a typical Wall Street grab and dash but rather a way to allow the chain to continue to grow without the often unrealistic expectations shareholders can make of a public company. In recent years, GC has grown from the 50 range to more than 200 stores currently and is expected to have well over 300 by next year."
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Audio-Technica SpectraPulse Ultra Wideband Wireless Microphone System
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. introduced its SpectraPulse Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless microphone system at InfoComm 07. Although you won't be using this any time soon, a live event version is being worked on; however, there’s no word on when it will be available.
SpectraPulse is designed to deliver clear, intelligible audio without the performance and set-up issues associated with conventional wireless systems. In addition, it is designed to provide high security levels and to be used in conferences or boardrooms, corporate events/meetings, courtrooms and other contractor/system integrator applications in the business, government and commercial markets.
Read More »Event Production Directory Now Online at EPDweb.com
LAS VEGAS — Timeless Communications, publishers of PLSN and FOH magazines, has made their Event Production Directory, the most widely distributed production directory of its kind, available online at www.EPDweb.com. The Web version of the ultimate production guide contains all the information found in the print version, along with several enhancements made possible by the power of the Web.
“It’s a quantum leap forward,” said Terry Lowe, publisher of the Directory. “The EPD has instantly become the industry’s preeminent search engine. All the information in the EPD is now online, and fully-searchable — not just by company, but by city, state or even a specific piece of gear.
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Petrol Introduces Sound Knapsack
Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Sound Knapsack. The Knapsack has three cushioned compartments designed for maximum storage and equipment protection. The main chamber comes complete with 8 removable pouches connected with hook and loop material for holding earphones, batteries, microphone, wireless systems, spare connectors, or tools in a special pouch. Windows of tough, transparent vinyl enable easy identification of contents. The knapsack’s padded rear section is large enough to contain a laptop computer with up to a 17.5-inch screen. A front organizer section is designed for stashing personal items such as keys, wallet, notebook, or pens, while keeping them close at hand.
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British Alt-Rockers Placebo on World Tour with VENUE
LONDON — British alt-rock band Placebo have been out on a full world tour since January 2006, playing events and major festivals throughout the U.S., South America, Europe, Australia, China, Korea, and other Far East locations. For the first year of the tour, monitor engineer Charlie Bradley used a VENUE D-Show console, but in the last six months, he and Placebo FOH mixer Ian Nelson, switched to using a pair of the more compact VENUE D-Show Profile systems, which handle a total of 45 inputs for the band, along with the collective output requirements. By the tour’s conclusion, Bradley estimates that they will have used the VENUE systems at over 250 shows.
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Historic Downtown L.A. Cathedral Among the Steel and Concrete with Shure
LOS ANGELES — The historic downtown Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels has chosen AMT Systems Inc. and Shure to help it overcome the audio problems it faces due to its location within the steel and concrete canyons of downtown L.A. Bill Lightner, AMT V.P. of sales, chose Shure’s UHF-R wireless systems to meet the challenge.
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Gwen Stefani Tours with Midas XL4
LOS ANGELES — Gwen Stefani’s “The Sweet Escape” world tour is underway, relying upon the performance of Midas consoles for her performances. Stefani’s FOH Engineer Michelle Sabolchick and Monitor Engineer Jon Schimke are Midas XL4 fans who enjoy the hands-on responsiveness of an analog mix, along with the sound of Midas Preamps and EQs. The Heritage 3000 is handling sidecar duties at FOH. The PA is supplied and supervised by Sound Image.
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