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Produced for over three decades, the HHB Catalogue is a comprehensive guide to the latest pro audio technology for the broadcast, education, music recording, OB, post, radio, television and video games markets. The HHB 2012 Catalogue is the biggest edition yet, featuring information on products for file-based workflow, MADI, audio over IP, HD, loudness, Pro Tools, storage, and many more professional applications. Detailed descriptions, specifications, pictures and pricing for all available items are included.

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With over 16 years' experience in the Audio Visual Industry, Leader has worked for some of the foremost AV companies including Sanyo and Crestron, spending much of his career working on large projects with end-users, consultants and specifiers. Leader has been brought in to the company in a business development capacity and will be responsible for supporting POLARaudios' existing client base, developing new business and taking new technologies such as Biamp's AVB (Audio Video Bridging) to the AV and integration markets.

POLARaudio's managing director John Midgley commented, "We are delighted to welcome on-board the newest member of the team. Stuart possesses an abundance of experience and industry knowledge and will be a key part of our develo

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14 March 2016

Following landmark installations in the iconic Paradiso and Melkweg clubs in the past few years, a Martin Audio W8LCi compact line array system has now been installed in latest Amsterdam rock venue (and cultural centre), Duycker.

Owned by the local government, and situated near Schiphol Airport (in the affluent town of Hoofddorp), the complex comprises two live rooms and a café bar, where sound reinforcement is provided by Martin Audio's AQ architectural range.

The Martin Audio W8LCi solution was chosen for installation in the large, 850-capacity room after the line array approach had been compared with modular systems by experienced freelance sound engineer, Gerald Chermin, who was brought in as technical director to

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The staging of live Olympics screenings and concerts planned for 2012 were not included in the review and the council agreed that an 18-day series of concerts will be held in the park to celebrate the Games and events related to the Queen's Jubilee.

Councillor Audrey Lewis, Westminster Council's Licensing chairman, said, "We have a duty to balance the needs of local residents with the desire of concert organisers to hold events and the compromise that the committ

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14 March 2016

Flare Audio provided a 13 box flown Triwave i10 FOH System coupled with their Quadhorn Q218 bass enclosure.

"The sound produced by the system sounded incredible and the entire system was extremely fast to setup and de-rig," comments Arron Smith, project manager for Flare Audio.

The complex stage monitoring system was made up of the entire range of Flare Audio products; Stealth Array was used as side-fills, M15 as stage monitors, the V65 and V12 bass enclosures fitted perfectly into some of the smaller spaces where larger speakers would have restricted the athletes movements.

Davies Roberts from Flare Audio comments, "We were very honoured to have been selected to provide our new British designed an

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Austin City Limits shows claim ACL Live at the Moody Theatre for 45 days a year, with acts ranging from Janet Jackson and Steve Miller to Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson. "The consensus is that we have a great sounding room," says ACL Live's general manager, Tim Neece, after the first weeks of shows. "Overall, the response from both patrons and artists has been extremely positive. We haven't had anybody who wanted to fly their own system, even when it was right outsid

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Run by Silent Gig Ltd and supported by PA company The Audio Group, the December Sessions were a series of free performances to celebrate emerging UK talent hosted festival-style on an outdoor stage in the London Piazza at the O2. Allen & Heath's iLive digital system, comprising an iLive-T112 Control Surface at FOH and iLive-T80 on monitors both connected to iDR-48 MixRacks making use of Audinate's new Dante technology as a digital mic splitter, which also feeds the Dante virtual soundcard for full multitrack recording of the performances.

"The Audio Group is a long time user of the iLive systems. The flexibility

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Featured products will include the latest evolution of Lake's LM Series of digital audio system processors, LM 44, along with a sneak preview of the new developments with Lake Controller software. Also on show will be Tannoy's new VLS Series passive column array, following its international debut at ISE 2012 earlier this year.

Heading up the touring front will be Lab.gruppen's flagship PLM Series, including the TEC Award-winning PLM 20000Q.

Also on show will be the LM 44 digital audio system processor, the latest addition to Lake's LM Series that also includes the LM 26. Similar in many respects to the LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processor, the LM 44 is geared more towards the role of a Dedicated Audio System Proces

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Technical production companies 911 Music and Pia Stage Technologies worked with Elit to provide all sound and lighting for a concert at new Istanbul venue, Ora Arena, featuring the Buena Vista Social Club and Omara Portuondo. A main system of 12 KARA WST line source speakers per side was used, together with four ARCS, 10 SB18 and six SB28 subwoofers and 16 112P coaxial loudspeakers as stage monitors, the whole system being driven by 10 LA8 amplified controllers apart from the self-powered 112Ps. The prestigious concert featuring the multiple Grammy-winning Cuban band was organized by Turkish event management company Unilife.

According to Hamid Nejatemin, partner of 911 Music, the only option for providing sound qu

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Constructed in 1913, Centennial Hall is undergoing a comprehensive programme of renovation and new development that transforms it into a state-of-the-art venue for its centenary. The installation of the sound system, handled by Asseco, is one of the final parts of this ambitious development programme.

Centennial Hall was built to commemorate the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, which ended Napoleon's occupation of the region. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, chosen as one of the most important achievements in 20th century architecture. At the time it was built, Centennial Hall was the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world and feature

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Iovine was recognized for his commitment to excellence in audio and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music. The event was held at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles. Grammy Week culminated with the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday 12 February 2012.

The event was held with the support of leading companies within the musical instrument and professional audio markets. Presenting sponsors included The Village Studios, West L.A. Music and Westlake Professional Sales. Co-sponsors included

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Since graduating from Swansea Metropolitan, Buck worked for Polar Audio (originally BeyerdynamicUK) and progressed from the position of consumer products manager to business development manager; where he was responsible for key accounts in the South East.

"Crestron has long since been the leader in control and automation systems which makes my new role a real privilege and hugely exciting," says Buck. "Having gained some valuable experience working within the professional AV market at Polar, I'm relishing the prospect of working with an already strong and successful team to further the success of the Crestron brand."

"At Crestron we val

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"We are currently looking for worldwide distributors for our audio and lighting products," says the company.

MilTec will be in Hall 9.0 stand number C51.

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Also showing will be the S Series S800 and S1400 Reference Power Amplifiers from MC2 Audio. "Designed for use in the most challenging studio monitoring environments, but equally at home in any application where transparency and 'no compromise' performance are the focus, the S Series delivers the stunning

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A loyal Clear-Com user in France since its opening in 1989, Y & Co is a leading rental company providing audio solutions to live event facilities, tour groups and broadcasters. As a member of the Clear-Com Global Rental Group, Y & Co already supplies a portfolio of Clear-Com intercom systems including partyline systems, HME DX200, HME PRO850 and Tempest2400 wireless systems. In addition, Y & Co's technical staff are well-trained in Clear-Com technology to prov

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Both TC Group International and Blue Microphones have grown rapidly over the past few years and each company has acknowledged the mutual benefit of this decision. Ending this distribution partnership is seen as a natural progression by both companies as they continue to strengthen their core business and focus on their individual areas of growth.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Blue Microphones and we

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The primary goal is to provide engineers with a specific knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies related to sound, transducers and speakers, and their application in the professional market.

The course will be divided into four main modules, starting from an overview of acoustics in open air and closed environments, followed by a module focused on transducers and speaker systems, including the main design and simulation methods. The third module is dedicated to electronics, and will cover the circuit analysis, filters, signal amplifiers and DSP use, and the final module will be focused on sound reinforcement systems, line arrays, system configuration and measurements.

The technical c

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Nashville is the latest event to be launched under the PLASA Focus banner, and follows the popular PLASA Focus: Austin, to be held February 22-23 in Texas. The show will run prior to the annual Summer NAMM event, bringing together industry professionals from around the world.

Modelled after PLASA Focus: Leeds (UK), which topped 2000 visitors and broke previous attendance records in its third year, the PLASA Focus series of events in North America will bring regional entertainment technology communities together to do business and network in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Each two-day PLASA Focus show is free to registered visitors, and a unique inclusive hard wall booth package - includin

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"Rob brings new ideas and fresh thinking to Electrosonic. His management roles throughout his career made him a perfect choice for this newly developed position at Electrosonic. I admire his keen business skills as well as his strong relationships with our clients, suppliers and associates." commented Chris Conte, vice president of entertainment. "He will now use his experience to lead our team of sales and design consultants to develop further re

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14 March 2016

"Firex South is a highly focused, regional event that allows us to spend quality time with the local fire detection, life safety and security installer communities," comments Brett Downing, sales & marketing director, TOA Europe. "The nature of the systems we supply - and the increasingly diverse range of the projects in which they're installed - means it's very important for us to support our customer base, and events like Firex South give us a great opportunity to do just that."

At Firex South, TOA will be showing off its full range of voice-alarm and emergency evacuation systems based around the established modular SX-2000, VX-2000 and VM-3000 plat

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The new FreeSpace IZA integrated zone amplifiers are designed for background/foreground music and paging applications. Proprietary Bose Opti-voice paging provides seamless paging over music, ensuring clear, natural speech is heard at the appropriate sound level in the selected area. When used with Bose FreeSpace DS 40 and DS 16 loudspeakers, sound is further optimised through onboard selectable EQ presets.

The new FreeSpace ZA zone amplifiers provide basic amplification and s

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Working with Mike 'Spagoo' Sprague of Sound Image, production/FOH engineer Laurie Quigley crafted an elaborate touring rig that would allow them to retain the high audio quality Kravitz demanded, regardless of the venue size. These two mirrored systems are comprised of DiGiCo SD7s at both FOH and monitors (with engineer Dan Horton) for use on bigger show dates, with a pair of diminutive SD11s for use on the band's myriad promo gigs and fly dates.

"I've been using the S

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Innsbruck's city centre was transformed into a huge party zone for the 2012 Games, with an action-packed programme taking place at Medals Plaza, which hosted not only the daily Victory Ceremonies but also the week-long Innsbruck 2012 Music Festival.

The challenge was to find a perfect setup for the wide ranging styles of music performed, from Austrian folklore and folk music through to hip hop, rock acts and the daily Victory Ceremonies, and also taking into account the 90dB limit set by the city.

Light and Sound made good use of L-Acoustics' SOUNDVISION 3D acoustic simulation programme to create a KARA/KIVA system that guaranteed optimal sound and speech intelligibility at every listening position.

The main sys

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To ensure the voice of the charismatic singer would be reproduced with maximum fidelity on his return, the band turned to Electro-Voice. Sadler's performing style, which makes use of the entire stage, meant that a wireless microphone system was the only viable solution. After a number of tests and comparisons, the band opted for an REV system from Electro-Voice with a hand-held microphone equipped with an N/D767a capsule.

Monitor engineer Chris Kostyra, who has been freelancing for a variety