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Arizona’s Historic Orpheum Theater Welcomes Patrons Back with an Upgraded EAW Speaker System

FLAGSTAFF, AZ – When the Covid-19 pandemic first swept across the nation last year, Flagstaff’s Orpheum Theater had no choice but to close its doors to the public. For audio production manager Scotty J., this meant not being able to showcase the venue’s new EAW KF810P P.A. system. With some restrictions easing, the venue, which had been used for about two dozen livestream events, is now able to impress audiences with the new P.A. system’s sound quality.

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In Memoriam: Bob Williams, 60

GREENFIELD, IN – Bob Williams, who purchased Mid-America Sound from founder Kerry Darrenkamp with partner Jason Wells in 2016 and had been serving as its CEO, died Sept. 17. He was 60. Both Williams and Wells had worked as employees at Mid-America Sound for more than 25 years before buying the lighting and sound company from Darrenkamp, who had co-founded the company with Rob King in 1975.

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Luminex Announces A.C. ProMedia as Exclusive Distributor

NORTH AMERICA – Luminex Network Intelligence, a Belgium-based manufacturer of data distribution equipment for pro lighting, audio, and video applications, announced an exclusive distributor partnership with A.C. Americas. A.C. Americas will now distribute Luminex products in North America through its two sales divisions: A.C. ProMedia and A.C. Lighting Inc.

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Riedel Intercom Systems Give BRIC Arts Media Agility in Managing Productions and Events

BROOKLYN, NY – BRIC, a Brooklyn-based arts and media institution, keeps busy with projects related to the visual and performing arts along with civic action. The group’s headquarters building is equipped with a new Artist digital matrix intercom that includes Riedel’s 2318 SmartPanel key panels and Bolero wireless intercom system.

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Meyer Sound Resumes the Long Strange Trip with Dead & Company 2021 Tour

RALEIGH, NC – UltraSound provided a Meyer Sound LEO system for Dead & Company’s 2021 shed and stadium tour, which launched Aug. 16 and continues through Halloween. Derek Featherstone, who doubles as both CEO of UltraSound and FOH engineer for Dead & Company, noted elaborate Covid contingency plans. If required, the crew is prepared to move the FOH position backstage.

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