Back in the early 1990s when Alesis introduced the first ADAT machines, I wonder if their development engineers envisioned how important those tiny optical ports on the rear panel would become to the pro audio world. The ADAT optical I/O has not only been adopted by countless other companies as a means of multichannel digital audio transport, but has paved the way for more comprehensive forms of fiber optic transmission of digital audio.
Read More »By now most people are familiar with the concept of “the long tail” — Wired magazine editor Chris Anderson’s digital-era economics theory that busi-nesses with significant distribution capability — like online businesses — can sell a greater number of items at small volumes than of popular items at large volumes. Anderson argues — and not many people have argued back — that products that are in low demand or have low sales volume can collec-tively make up a market share that rivals or exceeds that of the relatively few current bestsellers and blockbusters, if the store or distribution channel is large enough.
Read More »Brian: So here’s what I want to know: You’re already all set up and you are in the rehearsal, and everything goes downhill from the word go. And none of it is your fault — it’s the client. They are beyond unorganized. You realize that you really don’t want to do the show. It’s going to be a disaster, but you’re already in too deep. What do you do?
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The Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network has made its public début as a full production product at PLASA 2007, in the shape of the Sygma SG Series loudspeakers. RHAON from Renkus-Heinz opens a new era in networked, powered loudspeakers with a combination of integral amplification, DSP, digital audio networking, control and monitoring, which is available for the entire Renkus-Heinz powered product lineup.
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KUNGSBACKA, SWEDEN — The Lab.gruppen PLM 10000Q provides a complete drive system, designed for any type of loudspeaker, and integrates of crossover, delay, equalization, limiting and power amplification functions.
Read More »Bringing power to its VRX Series portable line arrays, JBL Professional is introducing the VRX932LAP 12-inch powered loudspeaker and the VRX918SP 18-inch powered subwoofer. Utilizing the JBL DrivePack DPC-2 amplification system, both models are fully self-contained, powered loudspeakers. Retaining the features of the original VRX932LA and VRX918S, self-powered performance has been optimized through integrated DSP.
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Launched in 2000 and winner of the 2001 PLASA Award for Product Excellence, the Kanguro system — the speaker within a speaker — has been upgraded.
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DALY CITY, CA — Underscoring the increasing importance of live sound to its overall growth strategy, Digidesign announced the appointment of former EAW executive and industry luminary Frank Loyko to the position of worldwide director of sales for the Digidesign Venue live sound product line.
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The Metrix series is meant for installations and is designed for speech reinforcement, medium sound pressure levels and exceptional clarity. It can be paired with a bass enclosure like the Metrix double 15-inch convertible cardioid sub for a fuller frequency response.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND — With sold-out performances on the horizon, tour management for Fiddler on the Roof wanted a powerful system that would ensure clear delivery of the musical’s potent wordplay and orchestral accompaniment. The Fiddler team selected locally based Oceania Audio to provide sound reinforcement for the Auckland dates, and Oceania chose to supply a self-powered system based on Meyer Sound’s MILO high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker.
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NORTHRIDGE, CA — Farber Sound LLC provided the live audio system for the Family Values Tour concert July 21 in Somerset, Wis., with JBL Professional VerTec line arrays.
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NEW WINDSOR, NY — Brian T. Edwards has joined Production Resource Group LLC (PRG) as general manager of the company’s Los Angeles office.
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