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PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University’s new soccer stadium features an EAW QX sound reinforcement system, designed and installed by Sound Image’s Tempe, AZ-based office. “They wanted loudspeakers that would create a chest thumping experience, had exceptional audio quality, and could be weather-proofed to withstand the rigors of an outdoor installation while adding to the longevity of their investment,” says Ben Davis, project manager with Sound Image. “A huge storm came through a while back and destroyed part of the building’s roof. Fortunately, EAW loudspeakers are built to withstand just about anything – when the dust settled they were still hanging and worked just fine.”

CHICAGO — Sound Works Productions Inc. deployed a Nexo system for this year’s Big Night Chicago, part of the Big Night America New Year’s Eve series. This year’s entertainment included DJ ArkiTeK, Steve Smooth and Wells Adams at the historic Palmer House Hotel.

ORLANDO –– Alford Media recently deployed a Martin Audio system for a high-energy marketing convention in Orlando. The event at the Orange County Convention Center had a number of challenges, including low ceiling heights and an in-the-round turntable stage setup for a multitide of presenters, bands and cars as giveaway prizes. In addition, the event had to overcome Hurricane Matthew.

ROSWELL, NM – Total Productions recently turned to Italian loudspeaker manufacturer FBT to supply a complete FOH rig for Stryper’s concert at The Liberty, a popular touring venue in Roswell, NM. The concert was a success, the band’s sound technician was thrilled and the owner of The Liberty has plans to supplement their FBT line array as a result of the experience.

NEW YORK — To say that Mariah Carey’s performance on the nationally telecast Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve was flawed would be putting it mildly. The pop music diva was able to sing only the first of three songs, and to underscore the difficulties she said she was experiencing with her IEMs, she ended up pulling them out of her ears.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – As the popularity of Kellogg Arena has grown over the years since 1982, the operations director contacted longtime audio vendor BC Sound LLC for an upgraded pro audio solution. BC Sound has supplemented the arena for years with ISP Technologies gear – its mainstay at BC Sound since 2002 – and did so again. The arena director is satisfied with the resulting coverage, clarity and bass depth of the new ISP Technologies system.

LYNDHURST, NJ — James Cioffi passed away suddenly on December 24 at the age of 60. A leader in the professional audio/contracting industry, he co-owned Boulevard Pro (Lyndhurst, N.J.), a well-respected tour sound/sound reinforcement company along with twin brother, Anthony.

NEW YORK CITY – Tir Na Nog is a supernatural realm of everlasting youth and beauty in Irish mythology – and a killer Irish pub in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. With its second location recently opened across from Madison Square Garden, Starview Satellite provided it with a system of Ashly amplifiers to give it the kick it requires for games, background music and video DJ sets – and all above the roar of a typical Irish bar.

PORT PERRY, ON – FOH Engineer Jon Lemon was given instructions to make Australian pop innovator Sia “sound like the record” on her recent Nostalgic for the Present Tour of North America. With a performance that defies the rules of typical concerts, finding a sound company that embraced Sia’s vision was imperative. After talking with Escondido, CA-based Sound Image, Lemon found the fit – and the Adamson PA – he was looking for.

WASHINGTON, DC – The US Navy Band hosts an annual holiday concert at DAR Constitution Hall. The military band currently owns four DiGiCo SD10 desks for its Cruisers contemporary entertainment ensemble, Commodores jazz ensemble, Country Current country-bluegrass ensemble and Sea Chanters chorus. For the third consecutive year, three of these consoles were deployed for the holiday concerts to facilitate mixes for FOH, monitors and live broadcast streaming.