The Si Expression comes in three models, the 16-input Si Expression 1, the 24-input Si Expression 2 and the 32-input Si Expression 3. For my review, I took the Si Expression 2, (the 24 mic pre version) for a test drive.
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Over the past few years, Point Source Audio has gained a reputation for supplying tough, good-sounding miniature microphones in headset, earworn and lavalier styles. Now, with its new flagship SERIES8 line, the company is poised to take things up a notch — or two.
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LONDON – For Leona Lewis’ second headlining concert tour, The Glassheart Tour, which wrapped up this summer, FOH engineer Dave Wooster credited Sennheiser’s 9000 series digital wireless systems, Neumann AES42 digital wired microphones and K-array loudspeakers for meeting the challenge of ensuring optimized sound within a wide array of venues.
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I recently had the pleasure of journeying to On Stage Audio in Las Vegas and attending a hands-on training session on Martin Audio’s MLA system. The event was hosted by OSA vice-president Jim Risgin and skillfully taught by OSA’s director of engineering services, Martyn “Ferrit” Rowe. Over the past year, I have seen this innovative system in action at a tour stop at the venerable Sports Arena in San Diego; critically listened to and experimented with MLA arrays erected in the back parking lot of Delicate Productions (Camarillo, CA); and more recently, mixed a show on the MLA at a large outdoor venue.
Read More »We already know that the live event is the new locus of technology, but much of that has been developing along parallel and distinctly different tracks, between pro and consumer. Back of house, we’ve seen tremendous strides in areas like control systems, automation and LED’s. Out in the audience, smartphone apps have become ubiquitous, and we’re starting to see patrons texting and Twittering in their seats — possibly even more annoying than seeing them talking or making out. We now see them interacting with apps that, if they didn’t get them into the venue in the first place, told them where to park and where they can go for a bite after the show.
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In the June and July 2013 issues of FOH, Steve LaCerra presented a two-part mini-series on the art and science of being both FOH mixer and tour manager. After an overwhelmingly positive response from readers, we asked him to add some more tips on the topic, so here we have the latest installment in our series on the adventures in tour managing. —ed.
As the old saying goes, sometimes you’re the windshield… and sometimes you’re the bug. In other words, sometimes you’re the headliner and sometimes you’re support. Regardless of which, please play nicely in the sandbox. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that when you’re a support act, you’re often at the mercy of the headliner.
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At my church, reaching out into the community is one of our biggest callings. The concept of outreach can range from visiting an elderly shut-in person to putting on a concert in the local park. Of course, if you plan on having a concert, or any outreach event that needs a sound system, the system you use will need to be easily portable as well.
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My friend, a qualified engineer, posted the results of his blind listening test between a Mackie SRM450 and QSC K-12, EAW KF300, Martin XD12 and Martin W8VDQ loudspeakers. Claiming that there were no crossovers, processors or equalizers used in the test, he said that unanimously each engineer involved chose the Mackie as the best sounding speaker. They had to be high!
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LAS VEGAS, NV – For the third year in a row, Firehouse Productions turned to JBL Professional and Crown Audio for the sound reinforcement system at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, deploying JBL VTX line arrays powered by Crown I-Tech HD amplifiers. The 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and featured performances by Paul McCartney, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Muse, and more.
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WASHINGTON DC – CTSI (Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc.), which had been brought in to upgrade the lighting systems for the beaux arts-style W Hotel near the White House here for a refurbishment in 2009, was then tasked with an upgrade to the luxury hotel’s audio system. CTSI specified a range of new equipment including Martin Audio OmniLine arrays and AQ Series speakers.
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SAN DIEGO, CA — VUE Audiotechnik named AVP Sales, led by Mikael Collin (pictured left) as the company’s distributor in Sweden. VUE also named Studio Sound International (SSI), led by Chris Adams (pictured right) as its sales representative for Latin America. Adams and SSI will be responsible for assembling and managing a distribution network for the company’s sound reinforcement technologies throughout the region.
Read More »STAMFORD, CT – Harman announced its acquisition of Duran Audio. More details here.
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