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Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Airs Nov. 2 on NBC Networks

Hurrican Sandy: Coming Together

Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Airs Nov. 2 on NBC Networks

NEW YORK — A benefit concert, Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together, featuring New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen, Staten Island native Christina Aguilera, Long Island native Billy Joel and New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi is set to air Nov. 2 at 8 pm (EST) on NBC-affiliated stations, cable networks and websites. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross, supporting efforts to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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The 250-seat Fishman Space and Scripps Stage, which can be configured as for a proscenium stage, thrust stage, theatre-in-the-round or a flat floor.

BAM Venue Opens with Support from Auerbach Pollock Friedlander

NEW YORK — The recently opened Richard B. Fisher Building at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a seven-story building that houses the 250-seat Fishman Space and Scripps Stage, which can be configured as for a proscenium stage, thrust stage, theatre-in-the-round or a flat floor. Auerbach Pollock Friedlander worked with architects H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture and acoustician Akustiks on the project, which also included the Fisher Hillman Studio, a rehearsal hall/performance venue.

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An Allen and Heath iDR32 mix engine with iLive Editor is now being used at the Korean Economic Institute

Korean Economic Institute News Conferences Rely on A&H Mix Rack

WASHINGTON, DC — The Korea Economic Institute (KEI) here is relying upon an Allen & Health iDR32 mix engine with iLive Editor for news conferences and foreign policy panel discussions.  The new system was designed and installed by Michael Yoo, senior system engineer, Genesis Technology, in conjunction with Charles Cassell of Audio Associates.

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From left, Kevin (Tater) McCarthy (monitor engineer), Peter Janis (president, Radial Engineering) and Paul White (RF coordinator/monitor systems)

Linkin Park Crew Relying on Radial Gear

VANCOUVER, BC — Monitor engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy weighed in recently on the band’s reliance of gear from Radial Engineering — and not just for the audio crew members. In stark contrast to the LP crew’s new exercise regimen, it allows for gain without pain.

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Beachsound Staff (Left to Right): Front Row: Troy Arabia, A1/FOH/Monitor Systems Engineer; Rafi Herrera, Lighting Assistant; Sarah Thornton, Administrative/Sales Assistant; David Thomas, Sales Manager; Matt Holden, A1/FOH, Monitor Systems Engineer; Andre Serafini, Owner; Bob Lidell, Account Executive; Chris Anderson, Sound & Lighting Technician; Stephanie Barcomb, Office Manager. Middle Row: Bill Blackstone, Pro Tools Certified Audio Engineer; David Gooch, Lighting Technician; Rodrego Herrera, A1/FOH, Monitor Systems Engineer. Top Row: Richard Neilson, Lighting Technician; Eric De’Moya, Lighting Technician; Joey Cucchiara, Warehouse Manager; Rafael Mojica, Lighting Designer.

U.S. Soundcos Taking Advantage of DiGiCo SD5 Trade Up Program

FARMINGDALE, NY — Group One Ltd., DiGiCo’s U.S. distributor, based here, recently announced an initiative to promote DiGiCo’s new SD5 console. Group One will take back any make or model large-format analog or digital desk with a credit towards the purchase of a new SD5. Alford Media, Clearwing Productions, Hi-Tec Audio and Beachsound (pictured here) are among the companies taking advantage of the offer so far.

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Ken Newman

Soundcraft MwP Sessions Set for Nov. 7 in Minnesota

BLOOMINGTON, MN — Soundcraft’s “Mixing with Professionals” (MwP) series continues with two sessions set for Evergreen Church here on Wed., Nov. 7. The separate sessions, set for 9am-noon and 2pm-5pm, will cover Soundcraft’s Vi Series consoles and feature Ken Newman, FOH engineer for Barry Manilow and other well-known artists.

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“Frankenstorm” Shuts Broadway for a Third Day

NEW YORK — With mass transit still snarled by the surge of seawater inundating neighborhoods and tunnels, the Broadway League, representing 40 theaters in the city, opted to pull the plug on performances Tuesday, Oct. 30, extending the storm-related shutdown that kept stages dark Sunday, Oct. 28 and Monday, Oct. 29. Among the cancelled productions for all three days: Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, Once and Mama Mia! and off-Broadway shows including Stomp, Bad Jews, Disgraced and Golden Child. At Carnegie Hall, appearances by the Tokyo String Quartet on Oct. 28 and Jadranka Jovanovic Oct. 29 were also canceled.

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Alcons BC332 Compact Subwoofer, front and back view

Alcons BC332 Compact Subwoofer

Alcons’ BC332 self-contained, high-output cardioid subwoofer system is designed for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications. Like the bigger BC543, the BC332 is designed to offer a directivity controlled, high output, tight and accurate sub-bass response for low-frequency extension of any Alcons pro-ribbon system.

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Behringer Releases AX Control Software

Behringer Releases AX Control Software

Behringer announced the availability of its Eurocom AX Series amplifier control software, which is designed to allow integrators to set up, control and monitor all Eurocom AX Series DSP models with a local PC via the front panel USB connector, or remotely over a network via the rear panel Ethernet port. A front panel LCD display also allows setup and adjustments directly at the amplifier; no PC required.

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