The church walls were constructed by a technique known as "rammed earth" which creates a structure that is durable and holds excellent thermal characteristics. And in fact the building has survived an earthquake, tornados, and hurricanes. It was termite damage to the wooden parts of the building that ultimately required restoration of the church.
As design consultant Adam Dox of Columbia, SC-based Advanced Video explains, the brief was quite specific. "T
Following on the heels of the Pro Tools version 9 launch in November 2010, Avid is now offering Mbox recording solutions bundled with Pro Tools 9. The new bundles - Pro Tools + Mbox Pro, Pro Tools + Mbox and Pro Tools + Mbox Mini - give musicians and engineers the ability to turn their Mac or PC into a portable recording, mixing and production studio using the industry's most popular DAW for an Avid-advantaged workflow., says the company.
For the first time, customers can also opt to purchase the Mbox Pro, Mbox or Mbox Mini as a standalone recording interface for use with their favourite third-party audio software. This flexibility enables cus
Based in Southern Germany, Somix Audio Labs is a digital audio development company employing experienced professionals having broad expertise in digital audio, psychoacoustic, digital signal processing, mathematics, analogue and digital electronics, as well as computer hardware, software, and networking technologies. The company is headed up by Dr. Christoph M. Musialik, general manager of Somix Audio Labs and international R&D director of the Soundking Group.
Somix Audio Labs' focus is on hardware and software development, and DSP platforms, including high-speed design and layout, FPGA design, real-time operating systems, and AD/DA converters,
MD Richard Fox comments, "We're inviting new and existing trade customers to register online at www.electrovision.co.uk to receive the special offers and deals we have planned throughout the coming year to commemorate our 'birthday' with a flourish."
Electrovision are reports a record trading year for 2010 after a recent period of expansion and investment.
Mark Benyon, CEO, comments: "We can put Electrovision's recent success down to our loyal customers who drive the business forward, along with the skill and dedication of our hardworking staff."
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Comprising four full-range models - the NE10, NET12, NET15 and NET215 - they are available both in the active versions with powerful bi-amplifiers, or with sophisticated crossover filters in the passive models. They are designed as partners for Proel's equally new SW series of 15" and 18" sub-woofers. They are also joined by a new stage monitor, the NET12MA.
In order to obtain optimised acoustic response, Proel's engineers decided to rely on the long time experience of Celestion loudspeakers. For each model, the Italian R&D team looked for the most suitable acoustic configurations, optimising the crossover and equalisation filters of the complex processing section and the new high frequency waveguides
Students were challenged to produce entries in any of four design categories. The winners in each category (stage design, costume design, poster design and online educational content) will be judged by a team of specialists from the Royal Opera House. Winners will be announced following an afternoon performance of the opera in Covent Garden on Thursday 17 March 2011.
Students' work will be exhibited at the matinee performance of Aida, for which participating colleges have been given priority booking. The winning entrants in each category will be invited to spend a day at t
Olivier Awards - Legally Blonde star Sheridan Smith was named best musical actress at the Laurence Olivier Awards at the weekend. Her co-star Jill Halfpenny won best supporting role in a musical, while the show also won best new musical. In an
ARX managing director Colin Park said: "We're excited to be working with Bruno and his team and they're enthusiastic about the possibilities for ARX and our products amongst their extensive client base.
"Audiolead are a major force within the French Pro Audio Industry and are in close contact with French Audio Professionals in the installation, live sound and broadcast market sectors."
Alongside ARX, Audiolead also currently represent Alcons Audio, Audica, Community, ERJK, Novasonar, PanBeam, Sabine and several other leading manufacturers.
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Fohhn's successful Linea Focus series is to be extended with the addition of two high-power, electronically steerable modular systems: an active, high-frequency module containing 16 x 1" compression drivers, Waveguide and horn, and an active low-mid module with 32 x 4" long excursion speakers. The compact modules can be freely combined and cascaded, enabling the construction of high performance systems with 48, 80 or even 112 speakers. The modules are particularly suited to large venues with challenging acoustics due to their unobtrusive appear
The new Cloud range "achieves high quality acoustic performance across the long term". Built in accordance with Cloud's principle of reliability, the VTX series is the perfect choice for low maintenance and worry-free installations, says the company.
Simple and reliable installations can be achieved with these 2U rackmounting amplifiers benefiting from studio quality VCA input modules for Remote Level Control (RL-1) as standard and featuring a switched hi-pass filter (18 dB/oct below 65 Hz) for each channel as well as extensive protection against short-circuit and reactive loads, clipping, DC and overheating.
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The theatre's facilities include an 855 seat main space, a smaller 146 seat studio space, exhibition space, eight meeting rooms, coffee shop and bistro, two bars and an outdoor marquee and amphitheatre which are used for performances throughout the summer.
A recent technical upgrade has seen a Yamaha M7CL-48ES digital mixing console, together with three SB168-ES stage boxes, purchased for the main theatre.
Supplied by AC Lighting, the system was chosen because of the experiences of the in-house technical crew, led by technical manager Chris Wilcox.
"We noticed a lot of people touring with Yamaha consoles, which not only indicated that they are worth having, but also
The show boasts some of the best creative in the business. The book is by Thomas Meehan, who won the 2003 Tony Award for co-writing the book for Hairspray. The musical side of the show is take care of by the Matthew Sklar, who received a Tony Award nomination (Best Original Score) and a Drama Desk nomination (Outstanding Music) for his work on The Wedding Singer, and the lyrics are provided by Chad Beguelin, who wrote the lyrics and co-book writer for The Wedding Singer.
Sound designer Peter Hylenski, himself a Grammy, Tony and Olivier award nominee, decided
The unit has enough amplification to boost even semi-professional levels accordingly. The input channels are galvanically isolated from one another. Each channel offers a mute switch and the ability to mix the stereo signal down to mono. The unit is housed in a 1U / 9.5" case and has a built-in power supply.
Robin Henlich, product & production manager of Palmer comments: "The PMBLA is an extremely cost effective, active version of the PMBL. The normal PMBL is a passive merger, passive merging of signals results in an unavoidable signal level drop of 6dB. In some cases, this level drop can be compensated by
The AT2022 includes a 1.6' (0.5 m) cable terminating in a three-pin XLRF-type and a 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector. The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector. The microphone requires a 1.5V AA battery for operation.
A switch permits choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone is enclosed in a rugg
The Computer History Museum is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, an appropriate location for a facility dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computing history. The Museum is home to one of the largest international collections of computing artifacts in the world, including hardware, photographs, documents, software, movies and more.
"We chose BSS Audio because we needed a system that could accommodate the signal distribution, processing and control needs of a large, complex networked audio installation," note
"Our previous location stymied growth," says Maggie Ellison, Intelix human relations manager. "We continue to add staff and we anticipate growing our employee base by at least 15% in the next six months. Our new facility will allow for growth for years to come."
The new Intelix campus provides almost 300% more square footage than the previous location, including improved suites for sales, marketing, engineering, and applications. A larger manufacturing floor and warehouse will help Intelix supply their growth curve.
"Sales were up 41% in 2010," says Cameron Smith, national sales and marketing director at Intelix, "and we had a
Los Angeles-based International House of Music was contracted to handle the El Rodeo's new sound system installation as well as the club's upgraded lighting facilities. Oscar Naranjo, Jr., company manager and system designer for International House of Music's commercial AV design/build division, discussed the challenges of the project and his decision to deploy D.A.S. Audio's Aero 12A, a powered, two-way, mid-high, compact line array system.
"The nightclub section of the El Rodeo is very long and narrow -
Originally built in 1906, the stadium has been comprehensively renovated and partially reconstructed under the supervision of Spanish architects Estudio Lamela.
Decision-makers at the stadium opted for the installation of an extensive Dynacord audio system in which all the components are networked. "The signal transfer is handled by Cobra Net and the remote supervision by IRIS-Net," says Marcin Zimny, manager of the Breslau branch of Tommex Zebrowscy Sp. J. "With this setup, we can supervise and control the entire system
"From an infrastructure perspective, Yamaha has been fortunate and is not as affected by this recent disaster as so many other companies. This means that manufacturing and our headquarters operations are in place and running as required to support the global needs of the company.
"For many in Japan, it may take a long time to return to a level that can be considered as "normal." At Yamaha, we will be monitoring the situation carefully and doing all that we can to ensure that this day comes as soon as possible."
A Yamaha Corporation release states, "We at Yamaha wish to express our sincerest sympathies to all those who are e
The sessions are designed to help those working with Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing systems fitted with the M-Dante card to get the most from their system, and are aimed at end users, audio consultants, rental houses and installation companies. There will be three webinars on 30 March 2011 - one for Europe, one for the Americas and the other for Asia-Pacific - to cover all time zones.
These sessions will start by giving an overview of the iLive series, followed by a detailed discussion on installing, configuring and networking multiple M-Dante modules. Also covered will be how Dante Virtual Soundca
The school's athletics department boasts several NCAA teams, with the Seahawks football team among the most prestigious in the Northeast Conference. The team's home field recently underwent a modern renovation, including a new sound system installed by Farmingdale-based Advance Sound. Advance Sound's Thomas De Pace explains the challenges in creating the system design.
"They wanted more than just a new football field," says De Pace. "They wanted to reinvent their team's whole atmosphere. Obviously, speech intelligibility is always important, but the school also has a very rich student culture, with several dance teams who perform at the games. They needed s
EN54 compliance is vitally important in today's commercial audio and installation business. With some companies giving up and moving out of the market because of the high cost of certification, ATEÏS has taken the opportunity to invest and ensure its products comply with the mandatory European standard for the compliance of components and housings.
ATEÏS will have over 30 models of loudspeaker on display during Prolight + Sound, all complying with EN54-24, which covers passive speakers. Compliance to EN54-16, covering control and indicating equipment, has been applied for the user interface on ATEÏS ' DIVA8G2 VA router and its slave uni
Originally from Brixton in South London, Ruach Ministries is one of the fastest-growing churches of its kind in Europe. Seventy years to the day after it first opened, in December 2007, the organisation purchased Kilburn's landmark Gaumont State concert venue. Most recently in use as a bingo hall, its opulent interior has hosted an array of stars, from Frank Sinatra and Buddy Holly in the 1950s, the Rolling Stones in the 1960s, to Deep Purple and Black Sabbath in the 1970s.
The extraordinary site, said to be inspired architecturally by the Empire State Building, inc
Line 6 digital wireless mics offer a simple and effective alternative to conventional core TV band UHF wireless systems. XD-V systems operate in the 2.4 GHz band, which permits worldwide license-free operation while successfully avoiding interference.
"Since its release, Line 6 digital wireless technology has received unanimous praise for its superior vocal reproduction, Line 6 modeling and unparalleled signal reliability," says Simon Jones, vice president of new market development at Line 6. "Prolight + Sound 2011 is the perfect venue to bring this new, advanced technology and simple user experience directly to a key audience of audio professionals."
All XD-V systems feature VWT (Virtual Wire Transmission) and PDP (Proprietary Data Placement) techno
