EAW Names Trius Exclusive German Distributor
FRANKFURT, Germany – EAW V.P. Pro Audio Jeffrey Cox announced the appointment of Ibbenbüren-based firm Trius Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG as EAW's exclusive distributor for Germany.
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Adamson Intros Eklipsa, Expands M-Series Floor Monitors
FRANKFURT, Germany – The 2010 Frankfurt Pro Light + Sound show marked the launch of Adamson's Eklipsa series of horizontal arrays and the expansion of the company's M-Series family of floor monitors.
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Lancaster County Convention Center Gets CLOUD Coverage
LANCASTER, PA – Blending the modern with the traditional is always a challenge, particularly when it comes to architectural landmarks. Such was the case with the Lancaster County Convention Center, a $170 million facility designed to fit within the classic 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch façade of the city's landmark Watt and Shand department store.
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L-Acoustics Intros KARA, SB18 Subwoofer, LA-AES3, Joins Creston I2P
L-Acoustics Head of Touring Support Florent Bernard (center) shows off KARA at Prolight + Sound 2010
FRANKFURT, Germany – L-Acoustics' product introductions at Prolight + Sound 2010 in Frankfurt included its new KARA modular line source system, the SB18 high-power compact subwoofer, and the LA-AES3, an AES/EBU input card that serves as an optional extensions for LA4 and LA8 amplified controllers. L-Acoustics also announced at the show that it has joined the Crestron Integrated Partner Program (I2P).
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SIR Adds Electro-Voice XLD Line Array System
NEW YORK – Backline rental and entertainment services company SIR (Studio Instrument Rentals) recently added an Electro-Voice XLD line array loudspeaker system to the pro audio inventory at their New York office.
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Amsterdam’s Melkweg Invests In Soundcraft Vi4
AMSTERDAM – The Melkweg music and arts center has purchased a Soundcraft Vi4 from Dutch distributors Audio XL. The technology company's live sound manager, Jeroen van Keeken, said head technician Richard Balk chose the console for the venue's 700-capacity Oude Zaal (Old Room) following extensive evaluation.
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QSC Extends K Platform with KW Series
FRANKFURT, Germany – At last year's ProLight+ Sound, QSC launched the powered K Series loudspeakers. This year, the company extended the K Series platform with the KW Series. It features a second-generation Baltic birch enclosure and is more compact and lighter than previous birch enclosure designs.
Read More »Aviom Offers Demo Loan Program for Pro16, Pro64 Digital Snakes
WEST CHESTER, PA – Aviom announced the availability of its Pro16 and Pro64 digital snake systems for demos prior to purchase.
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PWS Uses Penn & Teller Theater to Beta-Test DB-16
L-R: Brooks Schroeder (PWS), Wayne Willard (Penn & Teller), Stephen Copeman (PWS).
LAS VEGAS – Lots of edgy stuff happens on a daily basis at the Penn & Teller Theater in the Las Vegas Rio Hotel. To make sure things don't go absolutely haywire, the sound crew relies heavily upon its wireless communications system.
Read More »In Memoriam: Mark Ferber, 60
LOS ANGELES – Mark Ferber, 60, a longtime production supervisor at the Hollywood Bowl, died March 14. A memorial service for Ferber will be held on-stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. It is open to the public.
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High School Theater Equipped with Symnet DSP
WATCHUNG HILLS, NJ – Watchung Hills Regional High School's new 1,000-plus seat theater is used for plays, concerts, talent shows, and also for regional school board meetings. Audio Incorporated provided all of the programming and tuning services for the sound system, which includes a SymNet 8×8 DSP capable of auto mixing four microphones and a computer input.
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K-array, Sennheiser Gear at SXSW Music Festival
AUSTIN, TX – The three-day SXSW Music Festival featured K-array loudspeakers and Sennheiser microphones and wireless transmitters for a diverse lineup of artists performing at the PureVolume House, Maggie Mae's and Speakeasy venues.
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