CHICAGO — Sensaphonics noted recently that while Soundgarden is a holdout with a preference for traditional monitor wedges, singer/songwriter Chris Cornell has made the move to in-ear monitors and is currently touring with the company’s 3D Active Ambient system. Sensaphonics further notes that monitor engineer Martin Strayer, pictured here, is pleased with Cornell’s choice of gear.
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WARSAW, Poland — Pro audio specialist Dysten specified an Innovason Eclipse GT to run a fully networked Fohhn Audio PA system within the Iluzjon cinema here. The venue, which showcases silent along with soundtrack-enhanced films, will occasionally provide live music to accompany the on-screen imagery.
Read More »DETROIT – Burst Audio & Lighting Systems, based here, added new Midas Venice F 16,24 and 32 channel consoles to their inventory.
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AMSTERDAM — On April 30, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, 46, became King of The Netherlands as his mother, Queen Beatrix, stepped down from the throne at age 75 after a 33-year reign. The festivities marking the occasion included a 35-minute outdoor concert pairing the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra with Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren. Peak Audio relied upon d&b audiotechnik gear for the televised event.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi Baptist Church recently upgraded their existing analog mixer to an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system, supplied by Kenya-based Sound Creations.
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NEW ORLEANS — For the Poydras conference room within Ochsner Health System’s facilities here, Interstate Electronic Systems (IES) provided an AV system upgrade that included Lectrosonics’ ASPEN audio processing technology.
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SAN DIEGO, CA — VUE Audiotechnik announced an expanded partnership and licensing arrangement with Berlin, Germany-based AFMG Technologies, developers of EASE Focus 2, SysTune and FIRmaker technologies. VUE also announced the availability of SystemVUE networking and control software for all VUE DSP-enabled loudspeakers and processors.
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MIAMI — Among the companies providing technical support for the multi-stage Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March were Beachsound, which provided Lake processors along with other audio gear. Neil Rosenstock, head of audio at Beachsound, credited the flexibility of the four LM 44s – three at FOH and one at monitors – for enabling the crew to use “a combination of Dante and AES routing between the units.”
Read More »STOW, OH — Audio-Technica U.S. unveiled a password-protected web site that includes A-T product information and other resources specifically intended for consultants, contractors and system integrators.
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KATY, Texas — Seven Lakes High School’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosts several school and out-of-house productions each year. The school recently purchased a Harman Soundcraft Si Performer 3 digital console for its educational theatre performances. The console has also helped with the school’s technical theatre classes.
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LOS ANGELES — Audio-Technica reports that its microphones have once again been widely used for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 2013 event, staged April 18 at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE, was the 28th ceremony and the 16th year in a row where A-T gear played a key role. The taped 2013 ceremony will be aired on HBO on May 18.
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INDIO, CA — Rat Sound debuted EAW’s new Anya system at the Coachella Festival’s Gobi tent. The system included seven Anya modules per side with a single outfill module flanking a main column of six. According to EAW President Jeff Rocha, the decision to deploy the initial pilot build for the high-profile event came relatively late in the planning cycle.
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