The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, state-of-the-art mobile audio and HD video production facility that travels across the US and Canada, offering songwriting and multimedia production workshops to young people. At each destination, the production setup of the bus changes to accommodate the varying needs, levels of skill and interests of the school and community.
Whether it's handling communications for an intimate acoustic perfo
Announcing the series, Optocore director, Tine Helmle, said: "We believe this to be the best solution for the professional AV market, largely because it is now a common standard - with MADI ports frequently used by manufacturers to offer clients a future-proofed, open platform, with price advantages."
On top of that, says Helme, this solution has many advantages over Ethernet. MADI switches are extremely price efficient, with low latency, low power consumption and fast set-up time - since they have been developed specifically for professional audio and video. These attributes are represented in Optocore's new range.
The new devices will eventually develop into a complete MADI series of 16-port and
However, all eyes will be on the MLA Compact. Aimed at a wider range of touring and installed sound applications than the original MLA (Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array), in a smaller and lighter version, the MLA Compact delivers the groundbreaking cellular technology to a wider range of applications that do not require the full power and throw of the full-size MLA, or where a smaller, lighter system is required.
Sharing the same sonic attributes of the flagship MLA the new system's compact size (W: 788
Rimroth is well placed to take on the role of APG product manager: having worked for several years as a live sound engineer, he has spent the last nine years at Avid Technology in the UK as a field service engineer, and latterly as a field service manager responsible for the live sound sector.
"Audio-Technica has offered me exactly the kind of position I w
"Moving back to studio market with Soundtracs was always something we planned to do," says James Gordon, DiGiCo's managing director. "The challenge was developing products with the right technology that would offer something revolutionary.
"There have been lots of technology shifts in the last few years and we saw this as a great opportunity, but we needed to partner with the right
"When the authorities to the Judiciary determined the court's PA system required renovation they set higher definition and intelligibility as immutable goals," said Mr. Long Po of integrators Acejet (Group) Technology Co. Ltd.
This was to be no easy task, the floor and walls of the courtroom are marble clad and reverberation is high; multiple gooseneck microphones with high input gain mak
Specialists in radio, audio, infra-red, microprocessor and mechanical design, Williams Sound continue to develop new products that meet the technical requirements of many different countries.
John Midgley, POLARaudio MD comments: "This is an exciting development for POLARaudio as it significantly expands our offer in what is a growing marketplace. Williams Sound is without doubt a heavyweight player in this sector and I foresee a mutually bright fu
More than 60 musicians, 40 choristers and two presenters took part in the event and every one of them was miked with a DPA microphone.
Sound engineer Roger Bou Farhat, head of Beirut-based rental company Loud N Clear, supplied all of the audio equipment for the Awards ceremony. He says: "I specified DPA microphones because they always deliver fantastic results. As this was a highly prestigious event, the audio had to be first class and I knew that DPA would be up to the challenge."
DPA d:vote 4099 instrument microphones were used to mic the entire orchestra and also the Guy Manukian band, which performed at the ceremony. For the band's piano, high hat and orien
Aaron Chisena (product manager Electro-Voice Mobile Audio) and Markus Schmittinger (product marketing manager) previewed a major new loudspeaker line from Electro-Voice -- shortly to be unveiled to the general public -- and the agenda also included, under the theme Growth3, a recap of the products successfully introduced in 2012 and an exegesis of residual growth
As general manager of service, Smith will be responsible for all service activities, including service sales, managed services, service and maintenance and service administration for users of AV systems within the corporate, control rooms and leisure markets. He will work with the service team to promote and expand Electrosonic's service offerings while maintaining the highest level of client satisfaction.
Smith joined Electrosonic in 2010 as client account manager for the Cultural Entertainment and Leisure (CEL) team. He was quickly promoted to sales manager CEL where he spent the last year developing the entertainment business. His new role will see Smith responsible for new initiatives to grow both the service and managed services businesses. H
SkiStar, located in the Åre municipality in northern Sweden, is giving skiers an interactive experience on the slopes with its new high-quality, multi-zone entertainment system. The Technomad loudspeakers, projected by systems integration company Watt & Volt Sverige AB, communicate the history of SkiStar and deliver atmospheric audio in eight locations. Watt & Volt worked alongside project leader Ljusarkitektur AB, which is responsible for the new lighting structure that accompanies the audio system.
The complete, synchronized system delivers a captivating lighting and sound experience to skiers, with audio originated through zoned DMX-controlled MP3 players.
"This is a completely new concept f
"At ArcLight we offer a wide variety of programming, ranging from the newest Hollywood blockbusters to art house films and cult favorites," says Joe Miraglia, ArcLight's director of design, construction, and facilities. "To introduce our 'Wide Screen' concept, we selected Meyer Sound to power our Dolby Atmos auditorium to ensure that our guests will experience precise and realistic sound, exactly as the filmmakers intended."
The Dolby Atmos format
"Flex Array has become a firm favourite for us here in Kenya as it allows our engineers and guest engineers to concentrate on getting bands to sound right, and not have to spend time setting up the front of house. It delivers no compromises on punch and clarity - especially vocals - and everyone who attends functions when we are in the chair comments on how powerful and clear the sound is," comments Ed Williams of EdTheMix, Turbosound distributor and local hire supplier for the region. "We deployed four TFA-600H three-way mid/highs a side; over three TSW-218 dual 18" subwoofers. The trusty TQ-445s provided apron-fill,
Genelec integrated amplifiers will now have electronic activity detection circuitry built in. This Intelligent Signal-Sensing (ISS) monitors the input connectors and detects if the monitor or loudspeaker is in use. If voltage swings are large enough to be considered that of above standard audio outputs, the product will continue to function. However, if the ISS circuit is not finding any audio on the input for a period of time, ISS automatically puts the loudspea
MacPherson is a dedicated sales professional, audio product specialist and audio engineering expert with extensive experience in current technology and techniques for audio recording and live sound, as well as commercial and post production. In his new role, Macpherson will be responsible for overseeing all DPA sales and customer service activities.
"We are very excited to welcome Bruce to the DPA family," says Eric Mayer, president of DPA Microphones' US operations. "His extensive background in sales for some of the industry's top companies will make a perfect addition to our sales force. Additionally, his engineering experience in music and broadcast recording and in live settings means that he knows exactly what our customers need. We're certain that
The Milan series has been completely re-engineered from the ground up for 2013 to combine improved performance with ultimate convenience for musicians, DJs and AV applications in a range of stylish portable powered loudspeakers with an unmistakable sound signature enhanced by the industry's most sophisticated DSP.
Encompassing a total of five stylish loudspeakers including the brand new 12" two-way M12 and compact 15" bandpass M15B subwoofer, the Milan series benefits from significantly uprated and highly efficient Class-D amplifiers providing massive headroom to deliver incredible dynamic range with clarity and definition. Full-range models feature 1,000 watts of bi-amplified power coupled with Klark Teknik digital signal processing, while the two subwoo
The units are EN54:24 approved for both indoor and outdoor use (EN54:24 - Type B) and can be driven by the AXYS IndustryAmp range of DSP controlled 70V/100V multichannel amplifiers.
Max Lindsay-Johnson, international sales and marketing manager of Duran Audio stated, "The ADC Intellivox is a truly remarkable product that offers users some incredible advantages. Having this certification allows it to be utilised across a vast range of applications whilst offering full PA/VA compliance."
The AXYS ABF260 quickly became an industry
The AT5040 heralded the launch of Audio-Technica's 50 Series in 2012 and has attracted significant interest from press and public alike since its arrival. Every AT5040 is hand-built and inspected for 100% quality control and is housed in an elegant case of aluminium and brass with grey chrome plating for durability and low reflectivity. Discreet components have been selected for optimised capsule performance, with every aspect of the microphone carefully considered to minimise any effects on the audio signal.
Also in evidence at ISE2013 will be Audio-Technica's ATCS-60 infra-red conference system. The super-secur
GLD Remote connects to the GLD-80 mixer on a wireless network and gives the user instant access to any of the mixers channel faders and mutes, DCA faders and mutes, image controls, aux sends and assignments as well as channel input and output processing, mic-pre control and full metering. Whereas most other apps on the market offer limited control over the channel processing, GLD Remote gives control of high pass filters, gates, parametric and graphic EQ, compressors and input/output delays.
Other features for system setup include a real time analyser (RTA) to ring out monitors and EQ the PA, the facility to name and colour channel strips, custom laye
Audinate's patented Dante solution is a combination of software, hardware, and standard TCP/IP protocols designed to transport many channels of high-resolution, uncompressed, low-latency digital media over relatively long distances and to multiple locations, using a standard 100 Mbps or 1 Gb Ethernet network. It is becoming the solution of choice for a variety of professional applications because it delivers tightly synchronized, sample-accurate playback while simplifying installation and configuration of AV networks.
"Networking and integrated systems are essential to the solutions we're developing and currently delivering to our customers," observes PreSonus CEO Jim Mack.
"With a DL Series mixer and DLM loudspeakers, you have an extremely powerful and portable PA system with a level of innovation unparalleled at the price point," commented John Boudreau, Mackie SVP. "We've invested heavily into technology and it shows. Both products are great on their own, but the combination is truly greater than the sum of its parts. If you are ready for a system refresh, now is the time."
With a range of DLM loudspeakers and a choice of input configurations for the DL mixer, a DL/DLM system can easily work for a wide variety of applications.
Mackie's DL Series digital live sound mixers include the popular DL1608 16-channel mixer an
The Apex Hera Mk II is certified to meet the IEC 61672 class 2 Sound Level meter standard. Hera Mk II is the ideal choice when SPL logging is required and conforms to VLAREM, the new Flemish regulations on sound level.
Hera Mk II's features include: a more robust measurement microphone; easy on-site calibration, only requiring a sound calibrator; new logic output traffic-light mode, enabling DJs or sound engineers to better react to, and maintain, sound levels within a predefined permissible range; equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) and peak sound level logging; system tamper detection and logging.
The new Hera Mk II remains fully compatib
Comprising two 2-way stand or pole mountable cabinets, in either 12 inch or 15 inch LF driver models, the Starlight sound and light stage system combines 250 watt self powered FOH reinforcement and a 50 watt powered side mounted monitor driver within each cabinet. Each cabinet features a rear panel mounted
The days will follow an interactive format and will provide attendees with an overview of the digital switchover to Channel 38, due to come into force at the end of January, and future spectrum related plans, an overview of wireless systems and how to set them up, as well as basic radio frequency (RF) training, which will cover frequency choices, basics of intermod, programming, wireless systems management and multichannel setups.
"LMC's training days offer an easy to understand format for anyone using wireless systems," says Gerry Forde, director - Professional Division, Sennheiser UK. "The Channel 38 switchover over is a particularly hot topic and one that is sti
