VERONA, Italy – Electro-Voice systems provided the sound reinforcement for “Opera on Ice” in Verona’s historic amphitheater. The 2013 show drew 12,000 to the live spectacle. The sound system was the responsibility of Backstage PA. Among the systems used were XLD line-array elements, Xsubs, CP3000S and CP4000S power amps, and DC-One and Dx46 controllers – all from Electro-Voice.
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Coliseum Tallahassee, an 8,000-square-foot venue drawing crowds for a diverse menu of music and dining options, opted to stick with the D.A.S. brand for a recent audio upgrade. Ultimate Sound and Light, also based here, updated the previous system, which had included D.A.S. Aero 12A line arrays, with D.A.S. Audio Aero 40A line arrays.
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TORONTO – Located at the University of Toronto, Hart House is one of the largest and busiest event spaces in Canada, hosting a variety of conferences, concerts, corporate and social events. To accommodate the 7,000 annual event bookings, AV Manager Ira Cohen recently designed a new audio installation for the Hart House’s Great Hall (the signature space at the venue). It features a Soundcraft Si Expression 1 console from Harman.
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BEAVERTON, OR — Biamp Systems, a provider of networked media systems, announced that Lee Minich, founder of Lab X Technologies, has joined the company. Along with Minich, five engineers from the Rochester, NY-based Lab X have joined Biamp as Lab X ceases operations. Minich founded Lab X in 1996.
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Galaxy Audio’s G-Series power amplifiers have been designed to combine efficiency, dynamics and reliability with an affordable price for a variety of fixed and mobile audio applications. The G-Series circuitry and selected components promise excellent sound quality and high fidelity audio reproduction in a compact, sturdy package. The G-Series amplifiers are available in three models, G-440, G-850, and G-1200.
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Carvin Audio is following the introduction of its compact TRx3210 line array element, pictured here, with plans to feature its new Active TRx3210A 2500w tri-amped version (not pictured) at Winter NAMM 2014. Also set for the show: Carvin’s TRC400A and TRC600A “A” series of compact, active, column array systems, featuring the new TRx3018A Sub and TRx3903 columns.
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GREENFIELD, IN — Force Technologies installed a new sound reinforcement system for public events staged within Indianapolis suburb. The setup, which supports seasonal events including Riley Days in October and an annual Christmas festival, includes the use of gear from Community Professional and Symetrix.
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VANCOUVER, BC — With an assist from GerrAudio, Sapphire Sound of Abbotsford, BC updated the sound system for the 1,185-seat Chan Shun Concert Hall within the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts here with a 360-degree system comprised of six steerable CAL column array loudspeakers from Meyer Sound. Toronto-based Engineering Harmonics’ Martin Van Dijk designed the system and Paul Alegado served as project manager. The new system is credited with a dramatic improvement in both vocal clarity and sound distribution.
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NEW YORK — For A Christmas Story, The Musical, a staged adaptation of the 1983 holiday film that ran from Dec 11-29 at the 5,000-seat Theater at Madison Square Garden, Masque Sound worked with sound designer Ken Travis on a system that would optimize the audio experience despite obstacles including the venue’s relatively low ceiling.
Read More »BRIDGEWATER, MA — For the 1,300-seat auditorium within Bridgewater State University’s Rondileau Campus Center here, Adtech Systems installed RoomMatch loudspeakers and PowerMatch amplifiers from Bose Professional Systems. Adtech Systems’ Charles Crane noted the gear’s ability to help turn trouble spots such as the balcony into areas for a prime listening experience.
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BETHLEHEM, PA — Pivitec LLC, which designs and markets hardware and software products for the pro audio industry, named John Garbutt national sales manager. Garbutt, who has more than 20 years of industry experience, will manage Pivitec’s network of dealers and sales reps in the U.S. and Canada.
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TAMPA, FL — ESI Audio was the first to deploy L-Acoustics’ new K2 system in North America. The soundco provided L-R arrays of 18 K2 enclosures each for “The Gift,” a one-day EDM festival staged outside Raymond James Stadium here Dec. 26. The headlining act was deadmau5.
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