EAW KF740 System for Avril Lavigne at Mistletoe Meltdown
TOWSON, MD – Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) KF740 system powered the sound for the A-list acts at the sold-out Mistletoe Meltdown show, held on Dec. 13 at the SECU Arena outside of Baltimore. Event production company Showtime Sound configured a KF-series loudspeaker rig that assured the all-star artists—Avril Lavigne, The Backstreet Boys, Sara Bareilles, Gavin DeGraw, and Plain White T’s—sounded their best.
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On Point Audio Provides Reinforcement for Komyo-ji Temple Concert
NASHVILLE, TN –The Komyo-ji temple in Kamakura, Japan, holds occasional music concerts in its main hall. Micro Tacs, a local pro audio rental company, recently provided an On Point Audio sound reinforcement system for a jazz concert held at the temple.
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Music Group Names Greg McLagan as AVP, Business Development Professional Division
Music Group announced the appointment of Greg McLagan as AVP, Business Development Professional Division. McLagan will be in charge of developing business strategy and action plans to expand the company’s Pro Division worldwide. Prior to Music Group, McLagan held top management positions at QSC, Renkus Heinz and Mark IV.
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AM&S Names Evan MacKenzie Head of Marketing and Communications
WOODLAND HILLS, CA — American Music and Sound president Lynn Martin named Evan MacKenzie, pictured here, to lead marketing and communications for their extensive line up of MI and Pro Audio brand portfolio.
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Yamaha MTX V1.2 Firmware Update Announced
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems’ version 1.2 firmware and application software for the MTX Series Matrix Processor, part of the company’s Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) product line, makes the processor compatible with the MY4-AEC acoustic echo cancellation card required for distance conferencing and the Dugan-MY16 auto mixing capability card.
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Ontario Sports Arena Gears Up with Danley OS-80 Loudspeakers
OWEN SOUND, ON — Straight Street Event Services of Cambridge, Ontario, upgraded the sound system at the 3,500-capacity J.D. McArthur Arena here with fully-weatherized Danley Sound Labs OS80s. The arena hosts both hockey and lacrosse events.
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DuShow Manages a Choral Event with 224 Channels of Audio
AMNÉVILLE, France — One of France’s largest and most impressive live music events — The Lorraine de Choeur 2013, held in the Galaxie d’Amneville — featured a 2,000-member choir, soloists, a 50-piece orchestra and electric band. For virtual sound checking and recording a whopping 224 channels of audio, the choice was four JoeCo BlackBox BBR64MADI systems.
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Jessie J Alive Tour Includes DiGiCo SD5 for Monitors Mix
LONDON — For Jessie J’s Alive Tour, monitor engineer Andy “Baggy” Robinson used a DiGiCo SD5 for the British singer/songwriter along with her three backing vocalists and her four piece band. The Jessie J Alive Tour completed its U.K. leg in November and is heading the U.S. for a three-month trek in 2014.
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Milk Carton Kids Blown Away By Ear Trumpet Mics New ‘Vintage’ Mics Pair Nicely With Americana
PORTLAND, OR — The GRAMMY-nominated indie folk band Milk Carton Kids found the sound and the look they needed to take out on the road with Ear Trumpet Labs’ Edwina and Edna microphones.
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Burst Sound & Lighting Expands Detroit Facilities
DETROIT — Burst Audio Systems has relocated and expanded its North American headquarters here to accommodate the company’s growing inventory and staff. Their new 1551 Rosa Parks, Detroit address features a 12,000 square foot warehouse along with a video conferencing room, a full kitchen, multiple offices, a overnight break room and a retail supply area.
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Audio Consultant Specifying Bose Gear for Church Installations in Texas
AUSTIN, TX — Ken Dickensheets, an audio consultant based here who has designed several recent church installations, has specified systems including Bose RoomMatch loudspeakers and PowerMatch amplifiers. The projects upgraded the audio systems at Austin’s Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Austin’s Hope Presbyterian Church and Midland, TX-based First Christian Church.
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