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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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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WEST CHESTER, PA — As many music fans, U.S. historians and baby boomers celebrated the 40th anniversary of “The Summer of Love” with high-profile concert events across the U.S., Aviom’s personal monitor mixing system and digital snakes were used among musicians and live sound professionals.
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NEW YORK CITY — For 20 years, the Knitting Factory has been one of New York City’s most adventurous live entertainment venues. A technical renovation to revamp the venue incorporated Meyer Sound systems into the mix with UltraSeries loudspeakers.
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BOSTON — As the largest auditorium on the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) campus, the 510-seat Herbert Lipke Auditorium is used continually for lectures, guest speakers and panel discussions to name a few. In order to provide audio quality to such a broad spectrum of events, the university’s technical management team implemented a Meyer Sound self-powered UPJ-1P compact VariO loudspeaker.
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FARMINGDALE, NY — beyerdynamic, manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless microphone systems, has added the TG-X 930 condenser microphone to its TourGroup line.
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Read More »ELMSFORD, NY — As drivers revved their engines at the NASCAR’s Busch Series Race in Montreal, track officials communicated through intercom solutions designed and manufactured by Riedel, provider of radio and intercom technology for broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports and theater industries. Riedel’s Digital partyline (DPL) system solutions were used by flag station, tower control and race control members during the race in Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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