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14 March 2016

Administered by the Royal Danish Theatre, the main stage of the Opera House features five satellite stages for set preparation and training purposes, as well as such conveniences as stage lifts and movable ballet floors. In total there are over 1000 rooms within the building, yet only around 1500 seats in the auditorium to ensure acoustic perfection for audiences.

However, one problem that became apparent for operatic performers was that the onstage sound is very dry. To solve this, audio systems specialists Moto Audio Sales devised a solution using a Yamaha DME

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The rig consisted of three dV-DOSC flown per side, paired with a single ground-based dV-SUB located back by the mix position. Two stand-mounted 115XT HiQ enclosures per side delivered side-fill to the audience, with another pair discreetly positioned under a school bus for VIP area fill. Furthermore, four 8XT coaxial systems were located on the Presidents platform--two providing front-fil

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Allen & Heath took the opportunity to announce its distributor of the year, which was awarded to Audio-Technica in Germany, before introducing special guest, former MD Neil Hauser, who headed up Allen & Heath from the company's inception in 1969 until 1988. Current MD, Glenn Rogers, took the helm in 1990.

"It would not be an exaggeration to claim that I have witnessed innovation on a daily basis at Allen & Heath since I started as a junior engineer in 1983," stated Rogers. "For 40 years, the company has maintained a philosophy of listening to customers and str

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Formally opened in April 2009, the new AED 1bn (c.£200m) Terminal 3 facility marks a significant milestone in the impressive growth of Abu Dhabi's main airport, expanding the capacity to 12m passengers per annum - an increase of 5m. The 88,000sq.m terminal has been built to serve as a hub for the UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways.

The client (ADAC) appointed acoustic consultancy PMK International which has a regional base in Dubai, to design and specify an audio system that would meet the demands of the expansive airport retail area, and after considering many options Tannoy's Qflex was selected for the project.

A total of five Qflex 32 arrays was all that was required to prov

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The rack-mounted S6 receiver comprises eight receiver modules, internal antenna distribution,headphone monitor, and USB connectivity - and also incorporates a comprehensive user interfaceon the front panel allowing the user to configure and monitor all channels, with or without anexternal PC.

When used in stand-alone mode, the operator can modify frequencies, user names, and mutelevels. RF levels, AF levels and battery status can be viewed and individual audio channels can bemonitored through the headphone output. The frequency set can also be downloaded to thetransmitters via an infrared port. Under PC control, the system can be monitored remotely givingthe additional functionality o

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Now, the new BRK5LR7 extends the versatility of the LR7 micro line-array system even further: With this swivel yoke, up to five LR7 cabinets in stand-configuration and up to seven LR7 cabinets in flown configuration can be stand or truss mounted.

A special feature of this yoke-mounting solution is that full curving functionality is maintained, thereby enabling a complete pole-mounted full-sized line-array system.

Both the five unit and seven unit configuration can be connected to one single ALC amplifier channel, for a very efficient system lay-out.

The yoke is connected to the middle cabinet with two connecting plates on the side of the cabinet, secured with two quick-release pins each. The connecting plates are attached to the yoke with conical joints, c

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The scheme was introduced alongside the company's new 'Channel 38 ready' S6 Wireless System at PLASA09. The rack-mounted S6 receiver comprises eight receiver modules, internal antenna distribution, headphone monitor, and USB connectivity - and also incorporates a comprehensive user interface on the front panel allowing the user to configure and monitor all channels, with or without an external PC.

The trade-in scheme, which will work in conjunction with the Trantec dealer a

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14 March 2016

David Graham of Sound Division placed a substantial order with Tony Torlini, sales director of Fuzion plc, for PS8s, LS500 and LS400 subs, and system processors. He confirmed that the new speakers will be installed at the Berkeley Square venue Morton's Club, which is opening a new boutique nightclub as part of an extensive interior refurbishment.

Nexo's PS8s are a regular fixture on London's chic nightclub circuit. Recent installations include Raffles, Vendome, Bungalow 8, Kitts, Stringfellows and the Pigalle Club.

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At V2009's Weston Park site, Sennheiser UK's artist relations team Mark Saunders and Phil Cummings, along with its RF service team, were on hand throughout the weekend of the 22 and 23 August. Based in a Portakabin located adjacent to the main stage, the team was well placed to offer advice and support - plus the odd free chocolate - to anyone who needed it.

Artists using Sennheiser microphones included Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal, who were using the new G3 SKM 935 hand held radio mic with G3 EM 500 series receiver; Keane using the SKM 935 G2 with EM 550 receiver; The Saturdays with the SKM 935 G2 and EM 500 receivers and The Script using SKM 5200 handhelds with KK 105 heads. In addition, Snow Patrol made good use of the Neumann KMS 104 wired vocal microphone.<

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The format of the one-day event will include presentations from leading engineers and designers on system set-ups and engineering techniques, as well as the latest developments in line array, processor, microphone and amplifier technology from Electro-Voice ex

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With a reputation for visionary ideas and ground-breaking innovations, Most Technical India will be providing a unique design and specification service for the emerging Indian market. Most Technical has already designed some of the best nightclubs in the world such as Fabric and Matter in London, and Elevate in Delhi.

The current projects are in Mumbai with the soon-to-be-opened Comedy Store and in Hyderabad, South India, where Most Technical India is currently designing a nightclub in one of the boutique hotels owned by Apeejay Surrendra

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The Gathering was attended by 38,000 teenagers from across the world and featured a wide range of praise activities, theatrical performances, musical performances from Christian acts including Skillet, the Katinas, Group 1 Crew and a musical mass featuring communion for the entire 38,000-strong congregation.

Gand Concert Sound - based in Glenview, Illinois - supplied a flown system comprising 60 flown Nexo Geo T, 24 Geo S and eight CD18 subs, with 24 additional ground-stacked CD18 subs.

20 Yamaha PC9501N amplifiers powered the top 12 Geo T per side,

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At each port of call throughout the voyage, including Falmouth, the record breaking yachtswoman presented to a packed audience stories of her voyages and experiences, and raised awareness of the importance of the Ellen MacArthur Trust. The ticket sales from these presentations went towards the trust's fundraising.

At the National Maritime Museum in Fal

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The ceremony was attended by the leading players of the Scottish events industry and took place on 11 September in Glasgow's Hilton Hotel. The event, now in its second year, is designed to promote, reward and celebrate the growing events industry in Scotland. The Event Awards brings together all areas of the industry, from event managers, to organisers, venues, suppliers and in-house teams.

Lois Ferguson, marketing manager at Northern Light, said: "We are chuffed to bits with this award. Our event production service has only been in place for a few years, so receiving this accolade from a panel of UK event industry judges - and against much m

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Taking place over two days at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Centre, Louisville, the event featured a wide range of music and praise performances, including choirs, orchestras, solo performers and worship teams from a number of individual churches.

Yamaha equipment provided the mixing, digital signal processing and amplification for the entire event, including PM1D, PM5D-RH, PM5D-EX {incorporating the DSP5D Expander) and M7CL digital consoles, DME64N digital mix engine and an SB-168ES stage box in addition to the 24 TX6n amplifiers, all networ

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Alongside Yossi Ba, Gadi Reik, Kolot Ramim's head audio engineer with 25 years of studio and live experience, currently FOH Engineer and Technical Director for celebrated Israeli performer NOA, Kolot purchased 16 Spektrix cabinets and eight Spektrix Subs adding to their already wide-ranging inventory consisting of Meyer Sound speakers, Midas consoles, Lab. Gruppen amps and Clair & D&B monitors among others.

Kolot Ramim's first show with their new Adamson system was at the three-day, Caesarea Jazz Festival

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With one indoor and three outdoor competition rings, four warm-up rings, a boarding stable and several commons areas, the specialised, international-level equestrian sports facility continues to expand its zoned audio system with Technomad at the core. The privately-owned, 42-acre facility recently added multiple Technomad Vernal and Vienna loudspeakers in the VIP seating and other outdoor areas including a beer garden, picnic area and several lengthy walkways; and converted its zoned audio distribution system to an all-digital infrastructure.

DevonWood Equestrian Centre has used Technomad Paris loudspeakers since first opening its gates, installing four in each

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An import of the Edinburgh military pageant which also uses TiMax, the Basel Tattoo is likewise staged al fresco in front of the 18th century Kaserne Hof barracks next to the Rhine. The performers are spread out over a 70m by 25m parade arena surrounded by audience seating on three sides.

Swiss sound designer Thomas Strebel this year specified a 32x32 configuration of the new TiMax2 Soundhub, following the successes achieved with the TiMax Classic Rack systems in previous years.

The TiMax matrix received MIDI preset control and twelve groups of MADI audio from a Soundcraft Vi6 c

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While these are the first Vi4's to appear in B+B's rental fleet, the company's Sebastian Müller-Eckhard has previously designed installation systems based around the Vi4 (at the local Konzerthaus), and a Vi6 in FZW, a 1,500-person capacity live venue.

"The Vi4 is all about the sound," he says. "It's one of the best sounding desks on the market and you don't need any external hardware because everything is already in the desk - in fact the internal dynamics and effects are perfect.

"As for the

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With chef Chris Galvin at the helm, the restaurant quickly became one of the most talked about in London, as patrons either headed right into the restaurant or left into the elegant cocktail bar on exiting the lift.

However, the one aspect of the bar's infrastructure that was found wanting was the sound system, and in due course general manager Fred Sirieix decided that in order to complete the perfect atmosphere this would need to be upgraded. "The old ceiling speaker system was not sufficiently powerful for our private events and there were 'pockets' where there was no coverage," he said.

Sirieix had worked with the Sound Division Group in a previous guise - back in his days as general manager of another London bar/restaura

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Closed for 15 months while the renovation was carried out, when parishioners returned they also found a new QSC sound system, which they discovered not only blended in with the white aesthetic but delivered an intelligibility which they had not imagined possible.

A pair of white polystyrene AcousticDesign AD-S282Hs, yoke-mounted vertically onto the sanctuary walls on either side of the altar, provide the dispersion for both the gallery and ground floor seating tiers, while a pair of outfacing high-output AD-S82H speakers (using the IntelliDock intelligent mounting sy

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"Our training and educational activities are pillars of our strategy for achieving greater market penetration for RTS/Telex products," says Kamil Swobodzinski, sales director RTS/Telex EMEA. "For this reason, we are intensifying our international activities and expanding our educational programme to ensure that not only product but also system expertise is conveyed."

In Russia, the manufacturer of intercom systems is relying on a comprehensive transfer of expertise. Shortly before the IBC in Amsterdam, RTS/Telex organized a set of seminars as a means of sharing know-how with Russian dealers. "In terms of area, Russ

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"K-Array produces a wide range of products representing a new breed of cutting edge loudspeaker technologies and embracing a new era of slim stylish audio solutions, which are very relevant to this emerging market," said Nigel Miller, AMB's general manager. "We were happy to engage with Sennheiser and The Palladium to make this happen."

Amongst the compact products on display were the Redline Systems - the KR-100s, consisting of a 12" sub-woofer and a single unit of top section, and the KR-200s, consisting of an 18" sub-woofer and two units of top section.

Both products have DSP built into the sub

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The installation, which completed on 23 August, featured FBT active line array systems and Verve loudspeakers, plus various Modus loudspeaker cabinets including 40A, 15A and Sub A.In addition, FBT active monitor speakers were installed in the main hall and the balcony areas. All the FBT loudspeakers were supplied by Pana Micro Electronics Sdn Bhd.

Dennis Law of Pana Micro Electronics Sdn Bhd, who is the system integrator of the church, commented that the sound reproduction from the speaker system is like 'live' performance. "Some church members thought that the speakers were not in use or not turned on, as the performa