DUBAI, UAE – Bose Professional and Audinate will launch their AV Networking Roadshow at InfoComm MEA here. The one-day session, “Introduction to AV Networking,” is being offered on Oct. 15, and repeating on Oct. 16. Each runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along with Bose Professional and Audinate, the sessions are supported by Atterotech, Digital Audio Labs and Yamaha.
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The newest version of Powersoft Armonía Pro Audio Suite is now available for download. Powersoft notes that its Armonía Pro Audio Suite 2.5.0 the most relevant update to the digital signage monitoring and processing software and is compatible with the full range of Powersoft products, including the new X Series and the new amp module line DigiMod IK. The update also has been designed to offer improved functionality for the new DigiMod DSP-D amp modules.
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Vertically arrayed speaker deployments increasingly rule the day in pro audio. Such systems have advantages in deployment, sightlines, and dividing the audience into different coverage zones. This month’s tech feature is the second in a series that will detail real-world complexities involved in deploying vertical arrays and practical approaches that the system technician can apply to ensure even coverage throughout the audience area.
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MIAMI – DJ/drummer DJ Ravidrums (Jakhotia) recently performed at the Telemundo’s Third Annual Premios Tu Mundo Awards surrounded by drums, situated on a separate platform in front of the main stage. Ten AKG C518M microphones were used on the tom drums, two AKG C451B microphones on the overheads and an AKG D40 microphone on the snare.
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INCHEON, South Korea – Lawo supplied audio and IP-networking gear for the Asian Games, second only in scale to the Olympics in the world of sport. 110 IP-based Lawo Commentary Control Units were chosen for the broadcast commentators. Ten Lawo mc² consoles were selected to handle the audio mix.
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The QLX-D is Shure’s latest addition to its growing line of digital wireless microphone systems and utilizes some of the technology developed for the company’s higher-end Axient products and ULX-D Series to good effect. Shure has successfully been able to package the QLX-D system in an economical version with user-friendly controls.
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Cerwin-Vega has introduced a new line of powered portable speakers for use in professional sound reinforcement. The P-Series consists of the full range P1000X, a bi-amped two-way speaker with a 10-inch woofer and a hemi-conical horn. The larger P1500X is a 15-inch version. The series also includes the P1800SX 18-inch subwoofer. All are covered by a three-year warranty — a nice touch.
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It sounds like the start of a joke, but the question “What connector do you use with a wireless mic?” is serious business indeed. There’s no connector between a handheld wireless mic and the receiver. However, as soon as you bring beltpack/bodypack transmitters in the equation, all bets are off. And while not obvious to the general audio community, people who regularly work with lavalier and headworn mics are well aware of the issue here.
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Dynamic changes are equally important to the live performance of a musical piece as the notes, rhythm and instrumental choices. Allow me to preface this expression of opinion by enumerating particular personality traits that have influenced me in making some decisions affecting the direction of my career as an audio engineer.
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In consolidating industries, a natural response is scaling up in order to bring more services and capabilities to the table. That’s certainly what we’re seeing with a recent raft of merger and acquisition activity, with Comcast’s purchase of Time-Warner Cable and AT&T’s move on DirecTV — just the biggest of what’s shaping up to be the busiest deal-making season since 2008, with a reported $2.2 trillion in deals done so far this year globally, a 67-percent increase from the same period last year.
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So you’re loading into a small theater for a gig and a remote truck pulls into the loading area. You’re thinking, “Oh wow, So and So must be recording their show here tomorrow.” You start speaking with the guys from the remote recording company and find out they are there to record tonight’s show to multitrack. But management forgot to send you the memo. After you’re done swearing at the intern who didn’t pull you into the email trail, your blood pressure drops below 200 and you figure it’s time to get to work. So exactly what do you need to do?
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As a worship sound pro, the top three questions asked of me are, first, How can I make my system sound better? Second, How can I make my worship band sound better? And third, How can I make my choir sound better? This month, my friends, we will investigate some suggestions on question three.
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