AES Showcases Latest Audio Innovations at Convention in Berlin
BERLIN – The 136th Audio Engineering Society Convention, which took place April 26 – 29, attracted 1,259 attendees – over twice the attendance of Rome, the year before. The convention featured a mix of technical programs, manufacturer exhibitions, and Project Studio Expo presentations.
Macau Water Show Relies on Riedel Artist Intercom
WUPPERTAL, Germany —Riedel Communications’ Artist digital matrix intercom system is being used for communications throughout The House of Dancing Water, a new in-the-round water show created by the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group for Macau’s City of Dreams entertainment complex.
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Maestro Sound & Light Joins Adamson Systems Energia Network
PORT PERRY, Ontario – Maestro Sound & Light, located in Bahrain, has invested in a new Adamson Energia loudspeaker system. The new PA made its debut at the concert hosted by the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir during the Formula One Grand Prix.
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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 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.
Read More »Six Charged in Fatal 2012 Stage Structure Collapse
JERUSALEM — Criminal negligence and involuntary manslaughter charges were brought against five people and a staging company associated with the April 18, 2012 collapse of a stage structure that killed an IDF officer and injured seven other military personnel.
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Luther College Chapel in Australia Installs One Systems Loudspeakers
SOUTH MELBOURNE, Australia — Factory Sound, based here, recently installed One Systems loudspeakers as part of a recent audio upgrade of the chapel at Luther College in Croydon, near Adelaide. The loudspeakers complete the distributed system by providing under balcony coverage in the sanctuary.
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Hannes Arch, Co-Developer of AKG AV100 Aviation Headphones, Wins Red Bull Air Race World Series
ROVINJ, Croatia – Hannes Arch, who co-developed the new AV100 aviation headphones from Harman’s AKG, recently won the Red Bull Air Race in Rovinj, Croatia. Leading with 21 points, Arch claimed the rank 1 championship title within the Master Class of the race for the second time on April 13, 2014, adding to his previous victory in 2008.
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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 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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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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