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Friday, May 18, 2012IK Multimedia iRig MIX Now Shipping
PSW Staff 05/18/12 12:48 PM,IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig MIX, the first ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod touch is now shipping. When used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, IK’s included* DJ Rig… View this post
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Countryman E6 Omni Earset Microphone Works Magic
PSW Staff 05/18/12 12:38 PM,Tradeshows are a great place to discover the latest, greatest products. While many manufacturers use models or product specialists to present their wares, others want something a bit more unique—and that’s where tradeshow magician Scott Tokar comes in. Outfitted with… View this post
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New Electro-Voice System For Iconic Minneapolis Venue
PSW Staff 05/18/12 12:07 PM,According to a recent survey by Gibson Guitars, First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota is “one of the ten greatest rock venues of all time.” Touring artists consistently rank it one of the best places to play, both in the U.S… View this post
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Thursday, May 17, 2012Ford AV And WJHW Collaborate On Harman System For BBVA Compass Stadium
PSW Staff 05/17/12 12:00 PM,Founded in 2005, the Houston Dynamo is a professional soccer team that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). After playing its first few seasons at the University of Houston’s Robertson Stadium, the team needed a home of its own and… View this post
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Solotech Provides L-Acoustics Systems For Bruce Springsteen
PSW Staff 05/17/12 11:50 AM,Bruce Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball tour kicked off at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena in mid-March, with an L-Acoustics K1/KUDO WST line source system provided by Solotech US Corp of Las Vegas. Harnessing the power of Springsteen and his 17-piece band is FOH… View this post
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Alcons Audio Establishes Offices In India
PSW Staff 05/17/12 09:41 AM,Alcons Audio has opened a direct office presence in India, offering customers full factory support. The company will be operating out of Mumbai and Bangalore initially, with expansion planned to other cities in the near future. “Alcons is installing systems… View this post
Filed in: AV • Live Sound • News • Poll • AV • Audio • Business • Loudspeaker • Manufacturer
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Friday, May 18, 2012IK Multimedia iRig MIX Now ShippingPSW Staff 05/18/12 12:48 PM,IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig MIX, the first ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod touch is now shipping. When used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, IK’s included* DJ Rig… View this post
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012Black Box Analog Design Introduces New “Black Box” Microphone Preamp
PSW Staff 05/16/12 10:07 AM,Black Box Analog Design, an engineer-led design firm dedicated to handcrafted, American-made audio equipment, has announced the official release of the Black Box microphone preamp. The company has selected Vintage King Audio as its distributor, and is currently taking orders… View this post
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Monday, May 14, 2012Symetrix Announces Release Of SymNet Composer DSP Configuration Software
PSW Staff 05/14/12 10:11 AM,Symetrix has announced the immediate release of SymNet Composer installed sound DSP configuration software. It will be on display at the upcoming 2012 InfoComm show in Las Vegas, booth C10331. When performing basic Edge hardware configuration, Composer automatically identifies the… View this post
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The Backbeat Goes On: Microphones & Techniques For Snare Drum
Mark Frink 05/14/12 08:31 AM,In the beginning, the list of microphones on drums was minimal, even in recording studios. Before the arrival of rock and roll in the late 1950s, with its steady emphasis on the 2-and-4 backbeat, putting microphone near the snare was… View this post
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Friday, May 11, 2012Real World Gear: Options Abound With The Latest Digital Consoles
PSW Staff 05/11/12 01:47 PM,The tide of digital consoles continues to rise. In general, they’re getting smaller and lighter, but overall capabilities are increasing at a steady pace. Already this year we’ve seen several companies introduce new models and series, and they all look… View this post
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Thursday, May 10, 2012Designer Notebook: MLA Compact, A Lower Profile Approach From Martin Audio
Jason Baird 05/10/12 11:11 AM,In 2010, Martin Audio brought a radical new approach to touring sound with the Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA), an integrated system that is self-powered with six channels of amplification and DSP, networked with both audio and control on the same… View this post
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012NAMM Foundation Awards $445,000 To Support Music Learning Programs
PSW Staff 05/16/12 10:26 AM,The NAMM Foundation has announced the 21 recipients of the NAMM Foundation’s 2012-2013 program grants, allocating $445,000 in funding. The grants support innovative community-based music learning programs that expand access to active music making and its many benefits. The new… View this story
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Care & Feeding: Keeping Gear In Top-Flight Shape
Craig Leerman 05/16/12 08:00 AM,To get the most mileage out of gear, regular equipment inspections and Preventative Maintenance (a.k.a., PM) are a must. All equipment in your inventory should have PM scheduled at least once a year, and more frequently if it goes out… View this story
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Monday, May 14, 2012In The Studio: The Latest On “Mastered For iTunes”
Bobby Owsinski 05/14/12 09:00 AM,This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. On Friday I had the pleasure of sitting in on a meeting with three representatives from Apple at Oasis Mastering, as they briefed us on the latest info on the new “Mastered… View this story
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Friday, May 11, 2012The Audio Expert: Lies, Damn Lies, and Audio Gear Specs—Part 2
Ethan Winer 05/11/12 11:11 AM,Jonathan: “You lied first.” Jack: “No, you lied to me first.” Jonathan: “Yes, I lied to you first, but you had no knowledge I was lying. So as far as you knew, you lied to me first.” — Bounty hunter… View this story
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Thursday, May 10, 2012Church Sound: The Keys To Presenting Audio That Will Engage Your Congregation
Gary Zandstra 05/10/12 05:51 PM,Producing great sound in a worship service can seem as elusive as finding a soloist who always sings on key. However, this doesn’t have to be so. Many factors influence the quality of sound: room acoustics, sound-system design and performance,… View this story
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Simple Tool: The Importance Of Recording Live Shows For Later Evaluation
James Cadwallader 05/10/12 01:32 PM,Several years ago, I had the pleasure of mixing a few times for a very talented rock band. The first show was a CD release party at a local all-ages club, and I got a call about an hour before… View this story
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Friday, May 18, 2012IK Multimedia iRig MIX Now ShippingPSW Staff 05/18/12 12:48 PM,IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig MIX, the first ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod touch is now shipping. When used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, IK’s included* DJ Rig… View this post
Filed in: AV • Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Poll • Product • AV • Audio • Concert • Mixer • Software • Sound Reinforcement -
Countryman E6 Omni Earset Microphone Works MagicPSW Staff 05/18/12 12:38 PM,Tradeshows are a great place to discover the latest, greatest products. While many manufacturers use models or product specialists to present their wares, others want something a bit more unique—and that’s where tradeshow magician Scott Tokar comes in. Outfitted with… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Audio • Business • Microphone • Wireless -
New Electro-Voice System For Iconic Minneapolis VenuePSW Staff 05/18/12 12:07 PM,According to a recent survey by Gibson Guitars, First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota is “one of the ten greatest rock venues of all time.” Touring artists consistently rank it one of the best places to play, both in the U.S… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Audio • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement • Stage -
Thursday, May 17, 2012Ford AV And WJHW Collaborate On Harman System For BBVA Compass StadiumPSW Staff 05/17/12 12:00 PM,Founded in 2005, the Houston Dynamo is a professional soccer team that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). After playing its first few seasons at the University of Houston’s Robertson Stadium, the team needed a home of its own and… View this post
Filed in: AV • Live Sound • News • Poll • Amplifier • Audio • Installation • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Processor • Sound Reinforcement -
Solotech Provides L-Acoustics Systems For Bruce SpringsteenPSW Staff 05/17/12 11:50 AM,Bruce Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball tour kicked off at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena in mid-March, with an L-Acoustics K1/KUDO WST line source system provided by Solotech US Corp of Las Vegas. Harnessing the power of Springsteen and his 17-piece band is FOH… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Audio • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement -
Alcons Audio Establishes Offices In IndiaPSW Staff 05/17/12 09:41 AM,Alcons Audio has opened a direct office presence in India, offering customers full factory support. The company will be operating out of Mumbai and Bangalore initially, with expansion planned to other cities in the near future. “Alcons is installing systems… View this post
Filed in: AV • Live Sound • News • Poll • AV • Audio • Business • Loudspeaker • Manufacturer
