DENVER – The Oriental Theater, an 84-year-old venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been closed for repairs. A portion of the… Read More »Oriental Theater in Denver Closes for Repairs after Partial Ceiling Collapse
Read More »HOUSTON – Audio industry pioneer Don Hartwig, 69, died from heart failure Sept. 22. The Bay Area native worked on sonar for the U.S. Navy… Read More »In Memoriam: Don Hartwig, 69
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HIGH WYCOMBE, U.K. – Moray McMillin, a concert touring veteran and EAW application support group representative for the EMEA region, died at age 58 after a long battle with cancer.
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LOS ANGELES – JBL Professional has launched the pilot program for its new VerTec V5 DSP presets-software plug-in upgrades for VerTec VT4889, VT4888, VT4880 and VT4880A models that dramatically enhance VerTec system performance. The V5 DSP presets leverage OmniDriveHD linear phase FIR processing capability found in Crown I-Tech HD Series power amplifiers and JBL DrivePack DPDA input modules.
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FAREHAM, U.K. – Ian Bond, owner of a Midas PRO6 digital mixing console with a serial number of 007, has become one of the first clients to purchase both a PRO2 and PRO2C live audio system. Bond has purchased one each of the new Midas digital models for his rental company, IPB Audio.
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OLD LYME, CT – Touring globally in support of their latest release, Get Your Heart On!, Canadian band Simple Plan – a 10-year endorser of the company's products – is using Sennheiser microphones, including wired microphones and 22 channels of wireless microphones, instrument packs and personal monitors. Frontman Pierre Bouvier is using a Neumann KK 105 S super-cardioid condenser head, paired with a Sennheiser SKM 5200-II handheld transmitter.
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CHICAGO, IL – Celebrating 20 years, the annual summer festival Lollapalooza returned to Grant Park in Chicago for three days with eight stages hosting a variety of live acts, including Foo Fighters, Eminem, Coldplay and Fuse as headliners. At the Perry Stage, where headliners included Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Modeselektor and The Glitch Mob, Technotrix provided Powersoft amps to power Martin Audio subs.
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ORLANDO – Time is running out on reserving your spot at the Parnelli Awards Dinner, set for Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando. The pre-gala festivities start at 7 p.m., followed by the Parnelli Awards dinner at 8 p.m. This year features hosts Flo & Eddie of Turtles fame and honorees Ed Wannebo (Lifetime Achievement), Kenton Forsythe (Audio Innovator) and Jim Fackert (Parnelli Visionary). If the past two years are any indication, this year's event will be a sellout, too. Don't miss out – reserve your spot today!
Read More »LOS ANGELES – Mega Systems Inc. showcased audio from Biema and lighting fixtures from Mega-Lite and PR Lighting at its Lighting & Audio Open House held on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 12 to 7pm at the company's new Los Angeles Service Center & Showroom.
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CHICAGO, IL – Sensaphonics held another one of its two-day Golden Circle 2011 seminars, which teach audiologists the specific skills and knowledge needed to work with musicians and audio engineers. Sensaphonics president and founder Dr. Michael Santucci and sound engineering consultant Thom Fiegle taught the course.
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NEW YORK – LAVO NY, designed by Las Vegas-based Tao Group, combines the feel of a 19th-century Italian bistro with a multi-layered lounge/nightclub. Advanced Audio Technology of New York, headed up by Joseph Lodi, Angelo Poulos and Jason Ojeda, completed the installation, providing audio, video, lighting and programming.
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NEW YORK, NY – L&M Sound & Light provided K-array's Redline Series, including KR100S, KR200S and KR400S loudspeakers, for the summer launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, held at New York's Lincoln Center.
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