LMG Adds SSL Live Console to Audio Inventory
ORLANDO — LMG, a national provider of video, audio, and lighting support, recently added the Solid State Logic (SSL) Live console to the firm’s extensive audio inventory.
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Engineer Sean Quackenbush Using Sensaphonics Gear on the Road
CHICAGO — Touring sound engineer Sean Quackenbush is an early — and current — adopter of Sensaphonics’ pro audio gear, using the company’s in-ear monitors on tour for O.A.R., Robert Randolph and other live performers.
Read More »Suspect in Police Chase Plows Into SXSW Crowd; Three Killed, 22 Injured
AUSTIN — A 21-year-old suspect evading a DUI checkpoint led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the Honda Civic he was driving crashed barricades set up for the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival near the Mohawk club at Red River Street and 10th Street in Austin. Dozens of bystanders were hit by the speeding vehicle, which also narrowly missed a police car and officer. Three died.
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Midas Announces 144-Channel PRO X Console
FRANKFURT, Germany — On the eve of the 2014 Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound show, Midas has announced its new flagship PRO X touring console, which builds on the legacy of its PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9 digital mixers. Its powerful Neutron DSP engine is capable of up to 800 audio channels, which can be routed on a point-to-point basis, and that routing can be changed, even on individual automation scenes. MAP pricing is expected to be $41,999 when it ships in late 2014.
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Soundcraft to Unveil Vi3000 Digital Console
FRANKFURT, Germany — At this week’s Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound show here, Soundcraft will unveil its Vi3000 digital live sound console. The new console offers a host of new features including the groundbreaking internal DSP Soundcraft SpiderCore, a new industrial design, 96 channels to mix, Dante compatibility and more.
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Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Installs 254 Community Professional Loudspeakers
POINT LEPREAU, NB, Canada – As part of a facility-wide upgrade, the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station here installed a plant-wide public address system. The facility’s management turned to Backman Vidcom, which provided 250 Community RMG-200AT loudspeakers for the large outdoor spaces and four Community RSH-462s for voice pages across the large yard at the plant.
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Kip Winger Uses Bose L1 Setup for Solo Gigs
NASHVILLE — Kip Winger, who uses Bose L1 Model II systems as studio monitors for his Nashville home setup, also brings the gear on the road for solo gigs. His typical setup includes an L1 Model II portable loudspeaker system, B2 bass module and T1 ToneMatch audio engine from Bose Professional Systems.
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Kataklysm Tours with Radial ProD2 DIs
VANCOUVER BC — Canadian death metal band Kataklysm recently toured Europe, performing 37 shows in 38 days, and plan on a very busy 2014 in North and South America. Kataklysm drummer Oli Beaudoin noted that the band added Radial ProD2 stereo direct boxes for its recent and upcoming shows.
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New Gear for Old Log Theatre: A&H GLD, Bose RoomMatch, Shure ULX-D Mics
EXCELSIOR, MN — Old Log Theatre artistic director Kent Knutson (pictured here, standing) worked with sound designer Jeff Geisler (seated) on an audio upgrade that included Allen & Heath’s GLD mixing console, Bose RoomMatch speakers and Shure ULX-D wireless microphones.
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The Water’s Edge Resurfaces after Super Storm Sandy
BERKELEY TWP, NJ — As part of the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the new owners of The Water’s Edge restaurant, bar and catering facility turned to Boulevard Pro for new audio gear from Yamaha, inside and out. The indoor space now has a Yamaha CIS MTX3 audio processor, two DCP1VS keypads, and 48 Yamaha VXC4W ceiling speakers. The waterfront bar/lounge system includes a Yamaha LS9-16 digital audio console, Yamaha TX4n amplifier, Yamaha DXR 12×2 monitors and IF2112M95 speakers.
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Daft Punk Performing with Behringer Gear
LOS ANGELES — Behringer noted that Daft Punk, the French “robot rockers” who won five Grammys at the 2014 ceremony, are still performing with the company’s competitively priced gear, including the Behringer BCR2000 used for their performance at the ceremony itself.
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