BERKELEY, CA — To build on the growing demand for Constellation acoustic systems, Meyer Sound has named Mac Johnson Constellation program manager and Melody Parker associate acoustic engineer. (Johnson and Parker are pictured here, L-R). The Constellation division supports consultants, integrators, and venue users from specification through design, installation, and commissioning.
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The TNER Series of theatrical chain hoists offer the latest technology for handling audio, stage and theatrical equipment. Available in capacities of 1/2 to 2 tons, these high-quality 3-phase, low-headroom units provide reliable performance in theaters, concert halls, and arenas. TNER hoists have industry accepted speeds and conveniently fit in standard road cases. They meets CE Declaration and comply with German regulation BGV-D8. Other features include reliable braking (no brake disc to replace); upper/lower limit switches; and ease of changing between 208/230 and 460 volts.
For more info, visit harringtonhoists.com.
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LONDON — In a deal requiring 18 months of preparation and pooled resources from Electra Partners and, to a lesser extent, ISIS, three U.K.-based audio brands are coming together: DiGiCo, Allen & Heath and Calrec. DiGiCo’s managing director, James Gordon, has been named Group CEO. Malcolm Miller, chairman of Allen & Heath and Calrec, becomes chairman for the group.
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NEW YORK — PRG expanded the responsibilities of Stephan Paridaen from CEO of the company’s EMEA operations to President/COO for PRG’s global operations. PRG chairman/CEO Jeremiah J. Harris promoted Paridaen to his new position.
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SHANGHAI, China — More than 350 pro audio and lighting brands are slated to exhibit at Prolight + Sound Shanghai 2014, held from Oct 8 to 11, 2014 at the Shanghai New International Centre Expo.
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Mackie’s popular two-way molded enclosures are redesigned with a larger 1,000W amp platform, upgraded sound quality and easy-to-use digital sound-shaping tools, yet the new 12-inch SRM450 and 10-inch SRM350 also carry a lower price. Onboard processing includes four application-specific speaker modes, intelligent feedback destroyer with narrow 1/16th octave filters, EAW-designed acoustic correction DSP and integrated 2-channel mixer. The SRM450 is $629.99 MSRP; the SRM350 is $519.99.
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LOS ANGELES — The Baked Potato nightclub, a small yet well-known venue for music lovers with a 40+ year history, is using Heil Sound microphones with all of its live performances.
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BUENA PARK, CA — A Yamaha NUAGE Demo and Nuendo Masterclass will be held by prominent Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems and Steinberg engineers and hosted by RSPE Audio Solutions on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The address: 4130 Cahuenga Blvd. #210, Universal City, CA. The event is free but spots are limited so registration is required.
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – Third New Hope Baptist Church, based in Detroit, added a campus here with a sanctuary for approximately 300 people. Derrick Holmes, lead sound engineer, is pictured here using his Si Expression 3 for a test run before the church opted to purchase its own Si Expression 2.
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