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. The 2,000-capacity main room, known as La Discoteca, features a Funktion-One sound system, comprising custom clusters of DS15s, R3SHs and R1SHs, along with F221 bass enclosures, and F88s with R3SHs in the peripheral zones

Space Ibiza Longtime User of Funktion-One Gear

IBIZA, Spain — Space Ibiza, a mega-nightclub that has been recognized as one of the top clubs in the world since it opened in 1989, has been relying upon Funktion-One gear for its sound since 2002. A recent accolade was a number-one ranking in the DJ Mag Top100 Clubs awards competition — the fourth time in seven years where Space Ibiza has nabbed that honor.

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DPA Microphones were used for press announcements at Eurovision 2014

DPA Podium Mics Chosen for Eurovision Press Room

COPENHAGEN — DPA Microphones CEO Christian Poulsen noted that “due to contractual reasons,” none of its mics were used by performers at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, staged at B&W Halls, not far from DPA’s headquarters in Denmark. Even so, the company’s d:screet Supercardioid Miniature Podium Microphones were used within the press room used at the event, which wrapped up on May 10.

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Sennheiser at the 2014 ECHO Awards in Germany

BERLIN – Delivering high-quality sound for many of today’s top performers, Sennheiser provided microphones for the the 23rd ECHO Awards Ceremony held in Berlin. Both traditional and wireless technology was used, and the number of wireless channels was particularly impressive: a total of around 200 frequencies were in use for the awards. For her performance, Kylie Minogue used a Sennheiser SKM 5200 handheld transmitter, while Shakira’s management had requested two SKM 5200s with Neumann KK 105 capsules. Wired Sennheiser microphones were used both by artists – such as the five e 935s used by Peter Maffay and his band – but also on the host’s podium, where two ME 36s on goosenecks ensured that speech was heard with perfect clarity.

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At the center of the all-weather canopy that covers more than 4,200 square yards (3,540 square meters) of surface area is a cluster of One Systems loudspeakers designed to provide sound reinforcement during sporting events and school assemblies.

New Zealand High School Sports Facility Features One Systems Gear

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Leonard Lucas of Atlantic Audio Limited headed up an audio project for a new sports facility at Westlake Girls High School here. Lucas turned to Robert Te’o of True Audio to design and install the system. The setup features a cluster of One Systems Direct Weather loudspeakers at the center of an all-weather canopy. The canopy covers more than 4,200 square yards of playing court surface for tennis and netball.

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Porter & Davies BC2

Porter & Davies BC2 LF Shaker on Robbie Williams Tour

LONDON — Karl Brazil, drummer of choice for Robbie Williams’ “Swings Both Ways” tour, will be using his Porter & Davies BC2 drum throne LF monitoring system as he plays to millions this summer. The 40-date European arena tour kicks off this week in Hungary and moves to Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and the U.K., continuing in September across Australia.

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For CD Blues, a bar beneath the Ravioli Factory restaurant in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, Sennheiser China provided a K-array setup

CD Blues Bar in Beijing Equipped with K-array, Sennheiser Gear

BEIJING — For CD Blues, a bar beneath the Ravioli Factory restaurant in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, Sennheiser China provided a K-array setup that includes KR402 on both sides of the stage, two flown KRM33 as front-fills, four KF12 as monitors speakers for the musicians and six Kobra KK50 on both sides of the back of the room for surround. Upstairs in the restaurant, there are eight compact Tornados around the room, supported by two Piccolo Subwoofers for the lower frequencies. The whole installation is managed by one Piccolo Amplifier. Sennheiser China distributes K-array gear in China.

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