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A MusicDATA team of some 15 people worked for two months on the transformation of the VW Crafter, installing the latest digital technology from Innovason. Now the most modern vehicle on the fleet, the OB van will be used by Czech Radio Ceske Budejovice to broadcast some of the Czech Republic's most prestigious events, such as the Ceske Krumlov International Music Festival, around the world across the EBU network (European Broadcasting Union).

The technology of the new OB and recording vehicle is built on an EtherSound backbone which

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The Remote Record Interface provides a remote recording solution for all applications in native Mac or PC formats. It allows you to work directly with your preferred DAW and is made up of two parts:

DiGiCo-Control software. This is free of charge and compatible with both Mac and PC. It allows you to control and setup SD Racks or D Racks via USB. When used in conjunction with the Dante DMI, it also allows control of the SD or D Rack via the standard Ethernet port on a computer.

The Dante DMI (DiGiCo Multichannel Interface). This is a Cat 5 solution which connects onto a high speed FPGA buss, allowing you to plug an SD or D Rack into a router/switcher, which can then be plugged into a computer (Mac or PC) Ethernet port. It not only allows you to control

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Tsutomu Katoh was born in Showa-ward, Nagoya City in Japan on 28 August 1926, and after graduating from Nagoya Shogyo commercial high school in 1943, joined the navy and served among the crew of the submarine 'Koryu' (meaning dragon) during WWII.

After the war, he held a position at a trading company, and eventually went on to become the proprietor of a nightclub in the early 1960s. Tadashi Osanai, a noted Japanese accordionist, performed regularly at Katoh's club. Katoh told Osanai, who was also an engineering graduate from Japan's prestigious Tokyo Imperial University, that it would be nice to have a rhythm machine to keep the beat. Katoh and Osanai teamed up to create and market the world's first disk rotary rhythm machine. While working on the proje

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Adam's AX-Series used to include four high performance systems, ranging from the ultra-compact and fully professional A3X, to the high performance A5X, A7X and A8X systems. All models feature the new X-ART tweeter. In addition, the woofers and amplifiers have also been re-engineered from scratch, with larger voice-coils and more powerful amplifiers for greater linear excursion and more output.

The A77X is equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X. It therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteri

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Flash 5 is the most compact model in the series, and both an active (5A) and a passive (5P) model are available. It features a 100w Class D bi-amplification module and precision-designed crossover filter.

Proel's R&D team designed a two-way system with studio-grade transducers in a small-sized trapezoidal polypropylene cabinet to allow use as stage monitor. Flash 5 also features three M6 flying points and a practical handle for easy transport.

Its dome tweeter, coupled with an elliptical waveguide, combined with a 5" woofer provides optimal high-frequency response and deep low frequency performance.

Available accessories include 2 mic stand adaptors, a metal C-bracket and a plastic bracket rotating on two axes (only for the pas

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Each cabinet has its own DSP integrated with equalisation, filtering, alignment and dual RMS & peak compression. Also on board is the company's inclinometer, a feature which means the box automatically knows at which angle it is tilted, follows where in the line array it is located and uses this information to adjust for long, medium or short throw sound dispersion. The cabinet also offers Ethercon connectivity for live monitoring.

A new cardioid sub-bass has also been designed to accompany t

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For theatre, opera, television and many other applications, Freedom can support up to 2,048 channels and 32 universes, while Liberty supports up to 1,024 channels and 16 universes. Up to four external touch screens (Freedom) or two (Liberty) can expand the capacity of the built in touch screen. An array of interfaces makes working simultaneously with different network protocols simple.

The desks provide fully integrated management of scrollers and gel strings, while the motion section's push wheels and dedicated keys make programming hundreds of moving lights intuitive and flexible. Freedom also bo

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Visitors to the Meyer stand will be treated to the sound of saxophonist Sarah Underwood and Adrian Brett, flautist for The Lion King in the West End, as they demonstrate Constellation's ability to recreate the acoustical characteristics of venues from an intimate recital hall to a cavernous cathedral. Through a range

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The installation version VB 208 i offers a special mounting set for a quick and safe wall or ceiling installation mounted on four M8 threaded bolts. Due to the small installation height of 25 cm and depth of 54 cm the VB 208 i is suitable for applications within small theatres, churches, restaurant and conference rooms.

The VSS 28 is a very compact and light-weight subwoofer with tw

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The units can be operated in two modes. Manual mode enables users to control the ground lift switch from the DI box. Phantom mode allows users to control the ground lift switch remotely using +48V phantom power from the console. When phantom power is engaged, a blue LED illuminates to indicate the ground is lifted.

Other key features include ease of use, fully shielded isolation transformers, optional Jensen transformer, recessed panels that protect the switches and connectors, and compact and rugged metal enclosures.

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The new IPAM 100 Industrial IP Audio Module, being shown to pro audio audiences for the first time, is designed for use in ruggedized OEM applications. It is essentially the core module of the Barix Annuncicom 155, developed specifically to operate within challenging environmental conditions indoors and outdoors.

The IPAM 100 Industrial module is "hardened" for reliable operation in harsh environments, manufactured with precise components, mountings and conformal coating to resist vibrations, shock and moisture, says the company. The module is engineered to operate within a

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Dowlen Sound Inc. of Arvada, Colorado used their new GTO system for the first time at Colorado's Mile High Music Festival in August 2010, as part of Outline's 'Early Adopter' product introduction programme. "Outline GTO continues to exceed our expectations, and has really established Outline as one of the top players in the large format line array market," said Eric Satre, Dowlen's sales executive and director of the company's operations at the Mile High Festival.

Also in the United St

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Showtec will operate under its own brand-name, as a full member company of the PRG group, with Wilfried Schiefer and Ralf Richrath continuing in their present leadership roles.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany and subsidiaries in Berlin and Munich, Showtec is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art lighting, audio, plus a broad range of LED equipment to a wide range of market segments including trade fairs and expositions, public and corporate events, concert tours and television productions.

"Showtec has an excellent reputation in the industry for maintaining the highest standards of quality for its

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Located in West London, MSL Professional's offices and demo facility will be home to a small team of experienced industry sales and support staff.

"We are very pleased to be launching this new business venture," says company director Simon Lowther. "Our initial aim is to focus on a select number of brands, some of which will be represented in the UK for the first time. This way we can ensure that the brands get the exposure they deserve, while our customers receive efficient and professional levels of dist

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"Advance production planning was imperative for Kula Shaker as the performance was part of a 14-date tour of the Far East, and we were only able to fly in on the day. Even though the promoter arranged a police escort from the airport to get us through rush hour, we only had 30 minutes for set up and sound check before doors opened," said Kula Shaker's monitor engineer and production manager, Mike Taylor.

The bands' engineers were given the option of an analogue ML5000 or an iLive digital mixing system, comprising an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface.

"I chose iLive because I was able to build a show and lay out - inclu

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"With Spark, we are excited to offer our proprietary capsule technology to a wider audience in an exceptionally versatile microphone," said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. "Spark is a high-quality recording tool that comes with everything needed for a truly professional recording experience at an affordable price. Even our new Focus control technology is designed to make it easy to record and get professional results right out of the box without requiring processing."

(Jim Evans)

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The entire sound reinforcement system was replaced in the course of the work. As was the case with the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and the Allianz Arena in Munich, great importance was attached to the quality of the audio equipment in the VOITH Arena, the result being that all three stadiums now are equipped with systems from Electro-Voice a

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Rainer Thaden, Four Audio's managing director comments, "Instead of emulating familiar IIR crossovers with FIR filters, we use measurements of the speakers and do the inverse of what the speaker does. You can make the complete system of speaker and controller phase linear, even down to the lowest frequencies. Of course, all kinds of familiar IIR crossovers can be used, too."

"The development and roll-out of the new Dante HD2 was quickly achieved by integrating Audinate's Dante Brooklyn II module," says John McMahon Audinate

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Setting up the Elements system and tearing it down again is quick and easy, says the company. With E-Connect, HK's proprietary integrated signal routing system, even the largest Elements setup is performance-ready in just a few minutes with a minimum of cabling. Due to the compact and rugged design, every configuration fits into a compact car, for ease of transportation.

(Jim Evans)

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TiMax SoundHub will be demonstrated alongside the TiMax Tracker performer tracking system which follows presenters, actors, attraction visitors and conference delegates to control audio localisation, playback, lighting and media servers. Several new prestige theatre sales and control partnerships for TiMax Tracker are due for announcement at the show.

TiMax SoundHub is a multichannel system matrix and audio playback server for the

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Designed to be able to deliver the same SPL as equivalent products in the mid-size line array category, but with 15dB less distortion, the Alcons LR24 pro ribbon system utilises the company's pro-ribbon technology "to set a new benchmark in terms of SPL, projection control and sound quality".

Also on show will be two new subwoofers, the BC543 and BQ211. Designed for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications, the BC543 offers a high output, with tight and accurate bass response.

The unit's front features an industry first, two 18-inch, long-excursion cardioid woofers, complemented by a 5.3 inch voic

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The Sharp team will be part of the larger Gran Corsa d'Italia event, conceived by Sharp UK managing director and veteran fundraiser, Paul Molyneux. Overall 60 riders are taking part in the Gran Corsa, raising money for Sharp UK's official charity partner, The Prostate Cancer Charity, to fight the most common cancer in men in the UK.

However, in light of the recent devastating events in Japan and the company

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De Vorstin Poppodium ('The Queen Pop Stage'), a complex steel structure, that looks like a space-age remodelling of Manhattan's Flatiron Building, has no internal right angles - good news for the acoustics.

It was designed by Architecten Cie, which also has the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam to its credit, and similar attention to detail can be found at De Vorstin. High quality finishes and a wide range of additional facilities including a rehearsal studio add to features such as a dedicated artists' café.

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During the event, the Black Coffee crew were given the day off and Brandon stepped in as the followspot operator ("for old times' sake"), while Llewellyn did the lighting design and operation of The Legends Concert, part of the festival held on the 27th March. "We picked the nice work and we had such a good time," said Llewellyn.

The Legends Concert featured artists like The Flames, Johnny Clegg, Jazzanova (Germany) and a list of other performers who kept the audience entertained from noon till after 8 at nigh