MOSCOW – German fiber network specialists Optocore named Audio Solutions, based here, as its distributor in Russia. Pictured here, from left, are Audio Solutions’ Igor Kovalev, Evgeny Pahomov, Matthew Petrenko, Yuriy Cheshev and Sergey Dolgov.
Read More »DPA Microphones announced a new contest where participants come up with an idea for how and where to use the d:screet Necklace Microphone. All entries must be submitted by September 28, 2014.
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BURGETTSTOWN, PA – Satin Sound Systems, Inc. recently supported a sold out concert by Lady Antebellum during the band’s “Take Me Downtown” tour in support of their latest album, Golden. For the show at Niagara Pavilion, Satin Sound rigged a Martin Sound system consisting of 24 W8L Longbow enclosures for the main hangs, 24 W8LC speakers for the outfills, and 20 WSXA subs. Amplification included Lab.gruppen FP 7000 for the Longbows, PLM 10000Q for the W8LCs and Powersoft K10s for the WSXA subs.
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BARCELONA, Spain — For this year’s Primavera music festival in Spain, an event that draws huge crowds to the Parc del Fòrum public park grounds here, Twin Cam Audio specified L-Acoustics sound systems for five of the festival’s seven stages. Twin Cam’s technical director, Juan Cid, worked closely with L-Acoustics touring application engineer Frédéric Bailly to optimize the sound for the five stages. Twin Cam also used the event to debut its recently-acquired K2 components.
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The Dark Sea, a new ride at Italian theme park Cinecittà World, is a roller coaster journey through Dante’s interpretation of hell which ends with a vertical free fall of 20 meters. The visual elements for this ride are stunning depicting visuals of hell; however, the sound was equally as important to create the fear factor and recreate the imagination of Dante’s inferno. 26 x KK52s and 12 x KMT12s are installed to substantially help the yield of the low frequencies and create a thundering boom for the fear factor.
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TIANJIN, China– Eastern Acoustic Works Avalon loudspeakers played a key role in the success of the new S.Muse nightclub, located in the Binhai New Area in Tianjin, China. The two level night club features a main PA that consists of four Avalon CLUB.two full range loudspeakers mounted 4 meters high and firing down on the dance floor while four Avalon Sub.two subwoofers drive the low end of the club system. Four compact CLUB.four loudspeakers are used as near-field monitors for the DJ booth. Fourteen EAW JF59 and 10 EAW LA128ZR loudspeakers deliver music to the lounge areas on the first and second floor.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Alternative rock band Squint took a break from their relentless touring to record a new album. In the studio, they used an AKG WMS4000 wireless system with a D5 microphone for coals, while the rest of the band used the C414 and the D40 microphones for guitars, the C451E microphone for the overhead drums and the D12 microphone for the bass drum. “Ten years ago, I didn’t consider myself a rock star, but when I reached out to AKG, they listened. No matter how far I was from home, I’ve been well taken care of,” said Dane Adrian, lead vocalist. “It was clear that AKG was a brand that I would like to be loyal to, in the same way our fans have been loyal to us throughout the entire process. Just like our fans, AKG cares about the connection with artists, and the music they want to make.”
Read More »NORTHRIDGE, CA – Harman has invited Empire PRO dealers to its facilities here for an open house event set for Thursday, September 18. The event will include a full day of training, covering system design, best practices, products, special tools and tips for making the best use of various JBL, Crown, Soundcraft, AKG, dbx audio components. Information on Harman’s Martin Professional lighting products will also be available.
MIAMI — Professional Wireless Systems provided RF equipment and on-site expertise for the third annual Premios Tu Mundo awards show. For the live broadcast, PWS provided Shure Axient systems, Shure PSM 1000s, Shure UHFRs, Sennheiser 5200s, Telex BTR 800 wireless intercoms and COMTEK and Lectrosonics IFBs, as well as a range of PWS’ Domed and Helical Antennas. Additionally, PWS worked with Acoutech, which provided the show with PA and monitor systems, microphones and in-ear monitors. Throughout the duration of the live broadcast, PWS worked with Schroeder to monitor the event, continuously searching for unregistered wireless devices that posed the potential of frequency interference.
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA — Renkus-Heinz named industry veteran Jim Bailey to a newly created product marketing position. Bailey previously served as general manager of Aphex. His lengthy career in pro audio has included product management positions at Avid and TASCAM, playing a major role in the development of award-winning products at both companies. His years as a successful recording engineer/studio owner served as his launch pad into manufacturing, applying that experience in the development of new audio products.
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GLENDALE, CA — Featuring up to 16 vocalists, a rhythm section and student sound engineers, Glendale Community College’s vocal jazz ensemble has long faced obstacles using wired mics, which created unnecessary complications. Bryon Delto, associate professor of music at Glendale Community College, wanted the freedom of wireless without any complexities, along with a high channel count, managed frequency deployment, digital audio networking and intelligent battery operation.
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA — Renkus-Heinz named industry veteran Roscoe Anthony president. Anthony (pictured here, left) will work closely with company founder and chairman Harro Heinz (pictured right). He joins the company after 12 years as president of Califone. Prior to Califone, Anthony held senior management positions for TASCAM, JBL Professional, SKB and also ad agency Reeds & Farris. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.
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