Beside the three different polar patterns to match different room acoustics, the AMS showcases a diverse range of capabilities, such as flat frequency response for acoustic performance, gold sputtered ultra-low mass diaphragms, switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad. The series also offers an extremely high resistance to RF interference for extended versatility.
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This is the first year that ETTB has catered for the production team and artists at the event, but the island was familiar territory for Anne Crawford, ETTB's team leader, who said: "The Isle of Wight is a great place to source local ingredients, from meat, the world champion Isle of Wight Blue cheese, to sweetcorn straight from the farm adjacent to the festival. Fresh ingredients make for tastier food and a reduced carbon footprint for the catering operation."
DJ Rob da Bank started Bestival six years ago, with just 2,000 people on site. This sixth Bestival attracted a capacity audience of 45,000, with production management undertaken by Loudsound, who's Festival Director Jim King commented, "Having Eat To The Beat join o
One of the founding members of loudspeaker manufacturer EAW, Loyko has more than 30 years of professional audio sales experience. Most recently, Loyko served as Director of Live Sound Sales for Avid Technologies / Digidesign and, prior to that, as senior vice-president of sales at Loud Technologies Inc.
Arturo Vicari, managing director of RCF Group commented: "Frank has a very solid track record for building professional audio brands and is extremely successful in leading high-performance sales teams. He has broad experience in all aspects of live sound sales as well as extensive connections w
"The Sziget system exceeded my expectations of what Meyer Sound speakers are capable of," said Ian Nelson, Placebo's sound engineer. "In fact, I found that I needed to do an almost unheard of act: turn the subs down. I've worked with most of the current speaker systems over the 2009 festival season. Mixing on Milo (line array loudspeakers) again cemented our decision to carry a Meyer system on our forthcoming autumn arena tour, again."
A critical component to making this high-stakes festival run smoothly i
Based in Tokyo the new, brand-orientated division of Bestec Audio is dedicated to the sales and after sales support of Midas and Klark Teknik products in Japan. General manager Takayuki Ozaki joins the company from EVI Audio Japan, where he worked with Midas and Klark Teknik products for 13 years.
"I encountered the Midas XL3 in 1993 when I was involved in the concert sound industry, and I still remember how very much I was impressed by it then," he says. "I joined the EVI Audio Group to sell Midas and Klark Teknik products in 1996 and from that time on, I have been the product manager for the bra
Created in honour of the late designer, developer and commentator Tony Gottelier, this award aims to recognise the tireless product developers who have made a significant contribution to the equipment and tools that enable technology practitioners to continually push the boundaries of event production, presentation and installation. The award was presented by Rob Lingfield, Chairman of PLASA.
Alex Cooper's entry into pro audio came in 1979, when he realised that a life of rock and roll stardom did not await him. Having encountered Klark Teknik DN27 graphic equalisers while on the road with his band, and realising the company was based in his home town of Kid
The XL8 v1.11 software allows the user not only to crossfade fader levels on a global basis, but to configure one or multiple groups within each snapshot recall, which can fade up and down, and at different rates of change. These 'morph' groups can be used perform the more common fader transitions, but other console parameters such as bus sends and pan positions, including surround imaging, can be programmed to morph between two states, as automated timed events.
Fade-in and fade-out times can be configured separately, and speci
Since the acoustic issues in the room can compromise the quality of the mix, the MSC1 includes JBL's RMC Room Mode Correction Technology that tunes the monitor system to overcome low frequency problems in any room. The MSC1 works with any speaker system.
The MSC1 provides the ability to monitor up to three two-channel input sources, such as a mixing console, computer workstation, and personal music player while controlling the volume of the monitor system and connected headphones.
"Our LSR6300 and LSR4300 Series Studio monitors were first speakers with R
Miami Gardens, FL-based Beach Sound was contracted to provide sound reinforcement for the Bellator Fighting Championships. With its existing inventory already committed to a variety of tours, the contract with Bellator prompted Beach Sound owner Andre Serafini to invest in a new line arr
The DME is installed at the BFI Southbank facility (formerly the National Film Theatre), which screens over 1,000 films a year and caters for a wide variety of film formats, including being the only public cinema in the UK still permitted to show the potentially hazardous nitrate film.
The BFI prides itself on the quality of its screenings. "Cinema is about the whole experience," says freelance cinema consultant / technician Ed Mauger, who plays a key role at the facility. "The prints o
The film score, written and directed by Sven Skipper, was played by the Odense Symphonic Orchestra, a fitting tribute to the great Danish storyteller who was born in Odense.
DPA's Mikkel Nymand was asked to collaborate on the musical production by Peter Juul Kristensen, who runs Clear Pro
The team, led by David Taylor and Jim Niesel, is currently involved in developing projects across the US and abroad. These include the Sydney Opera House Western Venues renovation, the development of a theatre for Baryshnikov and The Wooster Group, the re-development of the Minneapolis Northrop Auditorium and a unique music recording and performance venue in Willamsburg, Brooklyn.
David Taylor, leader of Arup's Arts and Culture business in the Americas said. "Rob is a respected member of the theatre community. His presence within our regional team and energetic leadership in Los Angeles is another step in the global growth of our expert practi
Launched in 1999, the H3000 became a favourite on tour riders and at festivals and live events across the world, both for its familiarity of use and sonic quality. The H3000 continues to sell alongside the new generation of Midas digital consoles - the XL8 and PRO6 - and remains a regular fixture at international festivals, say Midas.
"The H3000 typifies what Midas is all about: a production life span in excess of 10 years; ultimate sound quality; an easy to use control surface, long term on-the-road reliability - all linked to an amazing return on investment for the owner," says Midas and Klark Teknik's sales and marketing director David Cooper. "It's been great to see the H3000 lined up with the new PRO6 at cou
The XTi series can be acoustically and mechanically modelled using the proprietary Soundvision 3D simulation software or with the EASE/CATT data for acoustic design consultants. The XTi series bring cost-effectiveness and flexibility for installation projects thanks to a rationalized production and the implementation of the hybrid and flat presets in the new LA-Network Manager 1.2, says the company.
The XTi series point-source technology is suited to distributed applications in semi-reverberant spaces where a single reflected source offers a more coherent
Pion, who was previously with digital mixing console manufacturer InnovaSon, told L&SI during the PLASA09 exhibition in London this week that while APG is a very popular brand in France, with installations of its product in venues throughout the country, it has very little presence internationally. Now, with a complete product line from smaller installation models to its particularly popular stage wedges and its line array systems, Pion says he is ready for the challenge of bringing their product line to a new international customer base.
He comments: "I met w
"With over 800 systems sold and still in use around the world, we want to ensure that we can provide our customary high-level of technical support to PM1D owners in the years ahead," states Nick Cook, European marketing director for Yamaha Commercial Audio.
"As a result, we will regrettably be forced to cease the manufacture of new PM1Ds when those currently in production are completed."
Introduced in 1999, the PM1D revolutionised the live concert and theatre industries. Despite products by other manufacturers fol
Pastor Ron Clark commented: "After listening to the Adamson system the first time and then reviewing other line array's in the industry, it seemed that they were missing something that could not be pin-pointed, but upon coming back for a final demonstration with Adamson, it was apparent that Adamson fulfilled all sound requirements, and we were convinced it was the right choice."
Willingdon Church purchased 16 Spektrix Cabinets, four Spektrix Subs, one M121.5, and nine CB1's with Lab.Gruppen Fp and C Series amplifiers. The Church's Dynacord 12" stage monitors received a
Launched at PLASA 09 by a galaxy of stars, including Brian Conley and Liz Robertson, both currently starring in Hairspray, Issy van Randwyck (of Fascinating Aida), Fiona Mollison and director Edward Hall, the event has already enlisted the following riders (subject to work commitments): Richard Bullimore, Steve Colley, Neil Collins, David Edelstein, George Ellerington, Ric Green, Darrell Hewitt, Simon Le Bon, S
The extravaganza featured over 600 local and international performers, blending the traditional Tattoo spectacle of massed pipe bands and Highland dancers with a distinctly African flavour. It was the second year that Gearhouse has been involved in the event, working for producers MC Squared. SABC2 also supported the show and recorded it for future broadcast.
This year the show's production and lighting designer Tim Dunn wanted a fresh, vibrant, contemporary feel, and so chose to light the 'Parade Ground' performance area solely with moving lights and LED fixtures.
Sound was designed by Gearhouse Audio's Dave Tudor and mixed by Pierre Slabbert.
The equipment list included four EAW JFL210 Compact line array modules and four EAW JFL118 subwoofers. The upgrade was specifically geared toward the school's Division of Music and Sound, which will feature the JFL Series units in a new facility.
Glen Thompson of A.C. Entertainment Technologies was one of the main on-site contacts for the project. He stated, "These JFL210s and JFL118s will be an integral part of the School's music and sound curriculum. They
Gospel events make distinctive demands of professional sound reinforcement systems. So says sound system designer and FOH engineer Schon Emmanuel, who has worked with the KICC since 2003. "It requires rock 'n' roll levels, R&B-type production quality, and corporate sensibilities."
In the featureless and acoustically challenging environment of the ExCeL convention centre, the IGOC event serves up dynamic public speaki
Brett Downing, sales & marketing director at TOA says: "We're delighted to announce this 3-year warranty for this all round winner of a product which will fit into a range of environments that are suitable, for broadcasting paging announcements, background music in factories, schools, offices, retail and houses of worship. The A-2000 is able to be upgraded to a larger system with the addition of its P-2240 slave amplifier."
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The 1,000 capacity, 550sq.m Revolution club is situated underground on the main street below the Slam Café, another customer of ProAudio. For the new building, ProAudio was commissioned directly by the owners of the venue. "In this top resort, the competition to be better amongst clubs is high", commented ProAudio's Stanislav Petrov, "So, our brief was for a system that would really enhance Revolution's reputation for the best sound."
"We chose Community for the main system", continued Petrov. "Four SLS960 with two delay iBOX iHP1596 louds
Having only launched the console at PLASA08, manufacturing the 500th console in May 2009 was a huge achievement - and the DiGiCo team wanted to mark the occasion by putting something back into the industry they are so proud to be a part of.
As well as being known as a first rate engineer and consummate gentleman, John Roden was a friend and inspiration to many. He had an impressive list of credits to his name, but was perhaps best known as Paul McCartney's monitor engineer, a role
