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Catching a Cab to the Future

Catching a Cab to the Future

The ability to integrate software-based audio recording systems into FOH racks has put pressure on the conventional remote recording sector. As discussed here previously, the golden era of live recordings has passed, an era capped perhaps by the best-selling live album of all time, Garth Brooks' 21 million-plus Double Live LP in 1998.

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Serial vs. Parallel Processing

One of the less-clear concepts in audio is that of serial versus parallel processing. As is the case with series and parallel electrical circuits, serial processing provides a single path for an audio signal on its way to the mix bus, while parallel processing allows multiple paths through which an audio signal may reach the mix bus. Each approach has its strengths and weaknesses, and knowing when to apply either of the two (or in some cases, both) facilitates better control over your mix.

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God is Everywhere

This month's Sound Sanctuary is not really about the omnipotent nature of God. We all know that God is everywhere (no matter what God you believe in). This month, I would like to talk about expanding your worship house sound system to other parts of your house and into other buildings that may exist on your church's grounds.

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Patience vs. Ego

Patience is a virtue, as well as a virtual necessity when dealing with most clients in need of audio equipment. It would be nice – in a perfect world – if everyone who called for audio gear knew exactly what they were doing and what they were requesting, but alas, it is not the case.

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Guard Dog Cable/Hose Protectors Updated with New Features

Checkers Industrial Safety Products has updated its Guard Dog five-channel cable/hose protectors with four through-holes (with an inside diameter of .21") that can be used for temporary mounting with either nails or screws. The cable/hose protectors have also been updated with pry slots under each through-hole to simplify removal when the cable protector is fastened down. If the user's application simply requires increased traction on smooth surfaces, an optional rubber pad kit is also available.

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Yamaha/NEXO Audioversity Set for Aug. 24-25 in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Citing the strong turnout to its Audioversity Expo event in Nashville last August, which drew more than 475 audio professionals, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced its second event to take place at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, August 24-25. The event will once again focus on providing audio professionals with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of all Yamaha Commercial Audio and NEXO products.

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FurmanContractor.com Supports Commercial AV Installers

PETALUMA, CA – Furman's new website, furmancontractor.com, is designed to server commercial AV installers with detailed product descriptions, specifications, application diagrams, high-resolution photos, and downloadable DWG files for the company's new Contractor Series of power conditioners/sequencers.

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Outline Mini-COM.P.A.S.S. iMode Line Array Speakers

Outline's Mini-COM.P.A.S.S. iMode Line Array powered speakers, based on the company's COMpact Polar Adjustable Sound System technology, incorporate Outline's advanced iMode technology with a streamlined, compact cabinet design, well-suited as a small- to medium-sized system for touring or fixed installations.

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Committee Members Prepare for 131st AES Convention

NEW YORK – Planning for the 131st AES Convention, set for Oct. 20-23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, is well underway, with workshops, tutorials, papers, master classes, technical tours and special events geared to create "an unforgettable event," according to committee chair Jim Anderson.

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Singapore Marina Bay Sands Resort Looms Large with Big JBL Install

SINGAPORE – The scale of the Marina Bay Sands Resort is impressive – 2,561 rooms, a convention and exhibition center, a museum, shops, restaurants and casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. And the distributed-audio music system is impressive as well, with more than 6,000 Harman JBL Control Contractor Series loudspeakers, more than 100 Crown amplifiers, 75 BSS Audio processors and hundreds of miles of cable.

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