LONDON — Multi-instrumentalist Marcus Anderson, who has been playing saxophone with Prince’s band, the New Power Generation, for almost two years, recently released his fifth solo album, Style Meets Substance, featuring Anderson on a range of instruments performing original material that spans a variety of genres. Anderson has been using Harman’s AKG C519 miniature condenser microphone in the studio and on stage.
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NEWPORT, WA — Sound engineer Bradley Johnson of KRF Audio, based here, owns his own DiGiCo gear and will typically bring it with him when touring in support of Megadeth. Both he and monitor engineer Dave Rupsch (pictured L-R, with DiGiCo’s SD10 at FOH) are relying on the brand for Megadeth’s performances around the world.
Read More »NEW YORK — Sound designer Ken Travis turned to DPA Microphones’ d:screet 4061 Omnidirectional Microphones to close-mic the entire cast of the staged musical, Aladdin, which opened recently on Broadway. The production’s orchestra is also equipped with d:dicate 2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid and d:vote 4099 instrument microphones.
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NEW YORK — Sao, a new Brazil-themed restaurant in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, has been equipped with a new loudspeaker system from VUE Audiotechnik. Restaurant and club designer Kenny Fiesta was involved in the project, and after comparing different solutions, Fiesta opted for a system that includes six VUE i-6 powered two-way systems for the venue.
Read More »McKEES ROCKS, PA — Northern Sound & Light (NSL), a pro audio and lighting dealer based in this Pittsburgh suburb, currently offers QSC Audio products including K Series, WideLine, KLA Series and power amplifiers.
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MIAMI — For the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards, held at the Bank United Center at the University of Miami here April 24, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) was on-site to support Telemundo’s live broadcast. This marks the 16th year that PWS has been providing wireless solutions and equipment for the show.
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LAS VEGAS — Waves Audio held the latest installment of its WavesLive Master Class series at Cirque du Soleil’s Resident Shows Division in Las Vegas on April 6, a day before the start of the 2014 NAB Show. The event included a live mixing workshop with Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, Peter Keppler and Jim Ebdon.
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LAS VEGAS — A recent upgrade to the sound system at the Moorea Beach Club at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino includes 22 QSC AcousticDesign AD-S282H surface mount, full range loudspeakers. AVDB Group’s Matthew Paupst worked with Mike Cromer of QSC’s regional rep firm Audio Geer on the project. The Mandalay Bay is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.
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HOUSTON — South Main Baptist Church (SMBC) here recently upgraded with two of Harman’s Soundcraft Si Performer 3 consoles, sold through Hairel Sound Enterprises. The setup, with design and installation by Douglas Robertson, owner of Citizen Doug Productions, also a Compact Stagebox with MADI and Dante cards to connect the mixers and provide multi-track recording support.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Two One Systems 108IM loudspeakers were recently installed in the Oklahoma State Supreme Court chamber to resolve vocal clarity concerns. Audio Associates handled the installation.
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LAS VEGAS — FOH engineer Rick Camp has been providing support for Jennifer Lopez’s performances around the world since 2011. Lately, that support has included the use of Earthworks WL40V wireless microphone capsule.
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NEW YORK — As a touring percussionist, Taku Hirano has worked with some of the most successful artists in the world, performing live with Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige and Usher, among others, relying on technology from Harman’s AKG.
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