LITTLE ROCK, AR — Cabot High School, recognized as a “Center for Excellence” by the Arkansas Dept. of Education, recently had Curtis Stout Audio Visual install Bose RoomMatch loudspeakers with PowerMatch amplifiers and ControlSpace DSP as part of a sound system upgrade for their renovated auditorium.
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WASHINGTON, DC — For a conference room used by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), based here, Metropolitan Audio Visual Company (Metro AV)’s David Wilkins chose a a SpectraPulse Ultra Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System from Audio-Technica.
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NEW YORK — Sound engineer Raul Mendez has been relying upon DPA Microphones for guitarist Paco Peña’s current tour in the U.S. and U.K. Mendez selected the d:vote 4099 Instrument mics, 4061 Omni Miniature mics and d:fine Headset mics for the tour, crediting them for help in achieving consistent sound quality as the tour moves to different venues.
Read More »Allen & Heath has updated its GLD digital mixing system firmware to V1.1, adding a range of enhancements including support for the newly-launched GLD iPad app and ME personal mixing system, new Graphic EQ emulations, and customer requested additions to Scene management functionality.
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WASHINGTON DC — When audio integrator Maryland Sound International (MSI) was once again tasked with supplying the main audio system for President Barack Obama’s second presidential inauguration on Jan. 21, the company relied upon two Optocore Networks for signal distribution and monitoring.
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ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD — Noting increasing concerns of security breaches from traditional copper cabling expanding from the government AV to the corporate AV sector, FiberPlex has recently hired pro audio veterans Doug Schwartz and Kyle Rosenbloom along with government systems expert Mitchell Abel.
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Schertler, a Mendrisio, Switzerland-based manufacturer, has added Giulia, a new single-channel ultra-compact amp, to its Classic line of acoustic amplifiers. The amp is geared for smaller venues.
Read More »BUENA PARK, CA — Hosa Technology named Italo Trading as its distributor for Latin America.
Read More »DETROIT — Burst Audio & Lighting Systems, headquartered out of Detroit, MI, has geared up for the 2013 season by adding a variety of new gear to its inventory. Adding to the company’s growing arsenal are two Avid Profile digital consoles, multiple Lake LM44 processors, Midas XL48 preamps, Apogee Big Ben clocks and Furman power conditioners and UPS units. In addition, Burst audio has also re-cased its fleet with new racks and trunks from R & R Cases.
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NASHVILLE — Sound Image has provided a Yamaha CL5 console for FOH engineer Brian Anderson, who is touring in support of Vintage Trouble, the opening act for The Who’s Quadrophenia and More tour. Anderson credited the console for its sound quality, ergonomics and ability to handle both the FOH mix along with four IEM mixes and a 24-track ProTools recording using Audinate’s Virtual Sound card.
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ATLANTA — Known throughout the nation as “The Official Sport of MC Battling,” the MC WAR hip hop competition is the first and only professional organization to provide emcee battlers an official platform for performing.
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LOS ANGELES — The Grammy Awards, which showcased a lot of talent during the live broadcast from Staples Center here Feb. 10, also included a long list of well-established crew members known for their behind-the-scenes skills. We’ve included a larger-than-usual image with this posting. When you click to expand it, you should be able to see all their names.
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