SCOTTSDALE, AZ — To support Radiohead’s first North American tour in four years, Firehouse Productions is providing a full L-Acoustics K1/KARA/KUDO system. The three-legged tour, which kicked off in Miami Feb. 27, wraps up in Toronto June 16 before heading overseas to Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
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CLEVELAND, OH —When The Life of Galileo opened in the newly revamped, 500-seat Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, Aviom’s AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System, part of the theater’s Pro64 Audio Network, was waiting in the wings, ready to make its debut during the inaugural season at the new theater of the Cleveland Play House (CPH).
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BURLINGTON, MA — Avid announced that its Mbox and Mbox Mini audio interfaces now come with Pro Tools Express software at no additional charge. These offerings are in addition to the current Pro Tools + Mbox bundles offered for the three Mbox designs.
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FRANKFURT, Germany — Allen & Heath unveiled its new ZED mixer at Pro Light + Sound. The U.K.-based manufacturer also featured the new GLD digital mixing system and other recent additions to the ZED and Xone ranges.
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FRANKFURT, Germany — Soundcraft is extending its range of digital audio transport option cards for its Vi, Si Compact and Si1/2/3 series digital consoles with all options expected to start shipping this year.
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FRANKFURT, Germany — Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. announced the launch of several new products by NEXO France at ProLight + Sound. The new products cover a wide spectrum of pro audio gear, including line arrays, networking, amplification, and system processing.
Read More »INDIANAPOLIS — Mid-America Sound Corporation, owner of the staging structure that fell in high winds at the Indianapolis State Fair on Aug. 13, 2011, has asked a superior court judge to order Sugarland and its ownership company, Lucky Star Inc., to show up for scheduled depositions next week, according to published reports.
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SAN DIEGO, CA — Ken Berger (pictured here, right) and Jim Sides (left) announced the formation of VUE Audiotechnik, a new professional audio company aiming to redefine high-output, low-distortion loudspeaker performance through road-tested design expertise, advanced technologies and global manufacturing—all backed by an unwavering focus on service and long-term partnerships.
Read More »SANTA ANA, CA — Take1 Insurance, part of U.S. Risk Insurance Group, issued a press release recently that warned of fines that might be assessed to companies that aren’t careful about properly classifying employees for tax purposes. In its release, the company noted that dwindling government budgets are likely to drive the push toward stricter tax law enforcement. The full press release follows.
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NEW YORK — A Harman Studer Vista 5 42-fader digital mixing console is at the heart of the upgraded audio system at New York City Center, home of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the American Ballet Theatre and a year-round program of concerts, theatrical performances and other events. The audio upgrade is part of a $57 million renovation project, which included a complete redesign of the facility, which was built in 1923.
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ST. LOUIS — TSI Global upgraded the audio system at the 3,100-seat Peabody Opera House with a JBL VerTec line array system. Since it opened in 1934, the venue has featured performances by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles to Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Today, it hosts concerts, comedies, theatricals, family and holiday shows and more.
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CHICAGO — Sensaphonics announced its continuing support for the American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF) with this year’s Auction 4 Audiology, an annual fundraising effort. The auction features several autographed items of music memorabilia, the proceeds from which will fund research for hearing health in musicians. The auction is taking place on the BiddingForGood.com website and will be open for bidding from March 19-31.
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