LAS VEGAS — The 2009 Parnelli Awards will feature a new twist. For the first time, technology as well as people will get props at the ceremony scheduled for Friday Nov. 20 in Orlando, Fla. But don’t expect this unique event that has always been about the people in the live event production industry to turn into another gear fest.
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MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton presented Full Compass Systems with a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle during the company’s ribbon cutting ceremony held at its headquarters on Oct. 1. Dane County officials also proclaimed October "Full Compass Month" in Dane County and the city of Madison.
Read More »NEW YORK — ESTA and PLASA have signed a letter of intent to merge. The organizations said that by uniting as one body the merged entity will be able to offer a stronger voice for members, enhance existing initiatives, and expand their range of services.
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CHICAGO — Sensaphonics’ new Custom Shop, headed by sound engineering consultant Thom “Sound Guy” Fiegle offers modifications to the company’s 3D Active Ambient IEM System, which lets musicians hear — and control the level of — the sounds around them with both earphones in place.
Read More »NOVATO, CA — “How Personal Microphones Can Save Your Health,” a free educational article published by consulting firm JDB Sound Acoustics and sponsored by Point Source Audio, is a reminder about proper microphone etiquette during this heightened period of serious flu viruses.
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CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey used a custom gold-plated Shure UR2/KSM9 wireless microphone at the Season 24 Kickoff Party for The Oprah Winfrey Show on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Shure wireless systems were also used by guests Jennifer Hudson, Rascal Flatts, and James Taylor. Shure headquarters are located in nearby Niles, Ill.
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ATLANTA — They’re not in the Atlanta Braves starting lineup, but the group shown in this photo came to Turner Field to demonstrate a major league upgrade to the ballpark’s new audio system featuring 420 Danley speakers, including the new Genesis Horn.
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Elite Multimedia has provided production for Student Life’s annual summer tours and events for the past three years, most recently outfitting the ministry’s five summer tours with EV’s compact XLD281 line array and Xsub system powered by all Tour Grade (TG) amplifiers.
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NEW YORK — The Colombian Independence Day Festival had its 25th anniversary outing at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens this summer. To help ensure a festive mood, AVS Production Group provided a sizeable setup with components from D.A.S. Audio.
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SAN FRANCISCO —Jay-Z is touring with the AKG WMS4500 wireless microphone system and the AKG C5900 vocal microphone. Production Manager/FOH Engineer Bryon Tate selected the AKG wireless system for its ability to capture and accurately deliver Jay-Z’s lyrics on stage.
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Bosch issued the following release Oct. 1 about the death of Monte Wise the night before:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Monte Wise, systems applications specialist, Pro Sound, for Bosch’s Communications Systems Division.
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ORLANDO — This year’s Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge, held at the JW Marriott in Grande Lakes, was capped off by a concert featuring Wyclef Jean, Biz Markie, Chico Debarge and Chrisette Michele. ASR ProEvents, which provided audio support, used Martin Audio gear.
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