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Condenser Microphones For Stage Use

That however, has now changed, and as technology moves forwards and becomes increasingly affordable, more and more condensers are making their way onto the world stages, both in vocal and instrument applications. The reasons are varied, but to understand this, one has to take a look at some of the history and practicalities of the technology.

The condenser microphone was developed in 1916 by E. C. Wente at Bell Labs in the USA to translate… READ MORE

Electro-Voice® Introduces Evid Flush Mount In-Wall Speakers

Comprised of the FM6.2 (6” woofer, 6” tuned passive radiator, 1” tweeter) and the FM4.2 (4” woofer, 4” tuned passive radiator, 1” tweeter), the…   READ MORE

Beijing Rings in the New Year with Adamson

Toronto, Ontario (February 6, 2008): In preparation for hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics China has been cleaning up and modernizing its transit system in Beijing.  January 8th…   READ MORE

A new compact solution - ArenaPro™

Spectr Audio, Inc. is proud to introduce our latest series: ArenaPro™. This new line of compact cabinets has an impressive power-to-size ratio and a sleek form-factor that…   READ MORE

Wireless For the Next Great American Band

Los Angeles, CA (January 17, 2008):  At a time when it’s getting harder for bands to get noticed and sell records, and most record companies have cut back their promotional…   READ MORE

“Fuel Efficient” EV Sound For GM Superbowl Event

For the fifth year running, the team of Jeff Jones, Jim Lillie and Al Jacquez (Amazing Audio Inc.) has used Electro-Voice equipment to deliver audio production for General Motors’…   READ MORE

Australia Plays Broadway With Howard Page And Studer Vista 5 SR

“A couple of the engineers saw the broadcast version of the Studer Vista 5 and we immediately recognized that the interface would be just incredible for live work,” says…   READ MORE

Martin Audio Aq’s Take Flight In Historic Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell has developed its second hangar into a fully equipped conference facility using Harrow-based integrators Middlesex Sound & Lighting (MSL) who have equipped the facility…   READ MORE

Lectrosonics And Heil Sound Announce Strategic Partnership

Rio Rancho, NM… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, and Heil Sound, creators of…   READ MORE

Rockin’ The Namm Night Away!

Old Lyme, CT (January 2008): The annual Sennheiser Dealer Appreciation Party once again demonstrated how it has earned the reputation as a must-see event of the NAMM Show with a…   READ MORE

Shure Launches New Microflex Choices

The new models MX405 and MX410 are five and ten-inch goosenecks, respectively, offered in both wired and wireless configurations. Outfitted with 5-pin XLR connectors (wired versions),…   READ MORE

EM Acoustics New Products 2008

EM Acoustics is proud to announce the launch of three new products for 2008.  These products are intended to build on the existing ranges, as well as broadening the product…   READ MORE

Euphonix Exhibits Broadcast Solutions at NAB

At this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas, Euphonix, world leader in large-format mixing consoles and control surfaces, will be introducing…   READ MORE

KUDO™ Delivers Righteous Sound At Babeville

The Church and parish building make up a large complex that DiFranco and Fisher have put to good use – the sanctuary is the performance space, and the attached parish building…   READ MORE

Sabine Adds to Navigator Line

ALACHUA, FL – Sabine’s Navigator line of System Processors is growing again.  Navigators are now available with Microphone Preamps, giving the user either mic or…   READ MORE

HHB FlashMic Goes To School

Wheeling, Illinois (February 2008): Of the 514 students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School in Wheeling, Illinois, 427 come from homes in which Spanish is the first language.…   READ MORE

Crown Fires Up The Devils And Sings With The Pirates

NEWARK, New Jersey—The brand new Prudential Center in Newark represents the Tri-State’s first major entertainment venue to be opened in 25 years. Costing a reported $375…   READ MORE

Dynacord Variline At The Venetian In Vegas

Las Vegas (January 2008): The Las Vegas Venetian’s new TAO Beach club, designed and installed by Bob Athey and Frank Heinrich of FBP Group features Dynacord Variline VL262,…   READ MORE

Outlinearray at the Royal Opera House

At London’s Royal Opera House - one of the most famous opera theatres in the world and home of Britain’s prestigious Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies - Britannia…   READ MORE

Let Them Eat Cake

Anaheim, CA (January 2008): Winter NAMM 2008 marked the beginning of a year’s worth of planned partying aimed at celebrating QSC’s 40th anniversary. To properly launch…   READ MORE

Iron Maiden Tours with EAW KF760 Series

Whitinsville, MA (January 30, 2008):  Hire company ML Group will be supplying the largest EAW KF760 Series line array loudspeaker contingent ever to tour Europe as the key components…   READ MORE

Rockin’ The Namm Night Away!

Old Lyme, CT (January 2008): The annual Sennheiser Dealer Appreciation Party once again demonstrated how it has earned the reputation as a must-see event of the NAMM Show with a…   READ MORE

The Dynamics Dilemma

The hot topic of DYNAMICS is very much in the forefront of debate these days. It has become evident that maximising compression and loudness does not necessarily go hand-in-hand…   READ MORE

Latest EuCon 1.3 SW Release Euphonix: Control Support for Nuendo 4, Digital Performer, Sony Vegas

Euphonix, a world leader in large-format mixing consoles and control surfaces, today announced EuCon version 1.3 for the Euphonix MC and System 5-MC controllers. 
This…   READ MORE

HHB FlashMic Goes To School

Wheeling, Illinois (February 2008): Of the 514 students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School in Wheeling, Illinois, 427 come from homes in which Spanish is the first language.…   READ MORE

Euphonix System 5-MC DAW Controllers Unite Music and Post Production for The Studios at Linden Oaks

The Studios at Linden Oaks in Rochester, New York leads a double life; originally designed as a music studio, it has also become one of the busiest commercial post production facilities…   READ MORE

Los Angeles Recording School Integrates Digidesign ICON into Curriculum

Since opening its doors in 1985, The Los Angeles Recording School (formerly know as The Los Angeles Recording Workshop) has grown in leaps and bounds—from a single classroom…   READ MORE

Martin Audio Engineer Processor

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Martin Audio’s “Engineer” is a digital management processor that provides comprehensive…   READ MORE

Gefen expands its presence in Europe

MUNICH, GERMANY – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced it has expanded its presence in Europe to better serve the region. Gefen Distribution GmbH, based in…   READ MORE

Chuck Ainlay adds Recoil Stabilizers to his studio

Primacoustic (division of Radial Engineering Ltd.) is please to announce that renown Nashville engineer/producer Chuck Ainlay has added Recoil Stabilizers to his monitor setup at…   READ MORE

Technology School to open in Oxford

Oxford, UK (January 2008): SAE Institute is a world leader in providing degree-standard audio, film and multimedia education, and this year they’re set to open the world’s…   READ MORE

Steve Steven’s of Billy Idol Releases Memory Crash

Choosing a very retro-contemporary style, Stevens decided he would make this a very real and well conceived album, something that has not been heard in years. Reasserting the quality…   READ MORE

Digidesign Announces Two New Personal Studio Packages

Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), today announced the availability of two new personal studio system bundles that each offer popular products from Digidesign…   READ MORE

The Music Of Venezuela Recorded with Crowley And Tripp Mics

Ashland, Massachusetts (January 2008): Grammy-nominated flutist Marco Granados is one of those rare individuals who maintains a super-human schedule – traveling the world to…   READ MORE

Crowley & Tripp Ribbon Microphones Quickly Become Favorite at New England School of Communications

Although the New England School of Communications (NESCOM) offers degrees in video production, multi-media, journalism, and photography, audio engineering is its largest program.…   READ MORE

Digidesign Announces Over 10,000 Downloads for Pro Tools 7.4

Major milestone reached less than one month after the software’s introduction
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., today affirmed its position as…   READ MORE

Radio Broadcast Center at Universal Orlando Resort Installs Neumann BCM 104 Microphones

The Radio Broadcast Center in Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort, which operates two state-of-the-art on-air and production studios, has installed nine BCM 104 large-diaphragm…   READ MORE

Digidesign ICON Earns Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award

The annual Cinema Audio Society Awards, held February 16th at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, recognizes outstanding achievements in sound mixing and sound production…   READ MORE

Projector Lamp Services Announces “Project Green”

A new green A/V campaign is rolling out courtesy of Projector Lamp Services (PLS) of Bohemia, New York. In a continuing effort to raise awareness about environmentally friendly options…   READ MORE

KUDO™ Delivers Righteous Sound At Babeville

The Church and parish building make up a large complex that DiFranco and Fisher have put to good use – the sanctuary is the performance space, and the attached parish building…   READ MORE

Peerless Industries Launches Live Support

Chicago, Illinois-based Peerless Industries Inc. announces the launch of its Live Support customer care feature at http://www.peerlessmounts.com.…   READ MORE

Community Professional Loudspeakers Recruits Mike Marr

Community Professional Loudspeakers of Chester, Pennsylvania announces that Mike Marr will fill the company’s position of eastern regional sales manager.

Marr will…   READ MORE

Tony Browne Named Managing Director at Martin Professional PLC

Martin Professional A/S announces the hiring of Tony Browne as managing director of Martin Professional PLC in the UK. Browne brings more than 20 years of lighting industry experience…   READ MORE

Digidesign Announces Over 10,000 Downloads for Pro Tools 7.4

Major milestone reached less than one month after the software’s introduction
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., today affirmed its position as…   READ MORE

Robe Re-brands and Positions for Product Expansion

Robe has undertaken a complete corporate re-branding, including a name change from “Robe Show Lighting” to simply “Robe Lighting.” A fresh new logo look was…   READ MORE

All-EV Sound for Camelback SDA Church, Phoenix

Greg Mace of GJM spec’d an input-to-output EV system, also featuring P3000RL amplifiers (running IRIS-Net™ control and supervision software) and REV wireless microphone…   READ MORE

ETA Systems Creates Virtual Demo Room

ETA Systems’ website (http://www.etasys.com) features an interactive “virtual demo room.” Using advanced laptop-based instrumentation…   READ MORE

Website is New Stage for Historic Theatre and Event Rental Company

Grosh Scenic Rentals of Hollywood, California has experienced a 75-year transition from the days of telephones and automotive delivery to online orders and air express through its…   READ MORE

NSCA, InfoComm Launch New Systems Integrator Training Program

The purpose of TechWeek is to provide educational opportunities in popular applications, including professional audiovisual, fire and life safety, access control, closed-circuit…   READ MORE

Leviton Manufacturing Mourns CEO and Chairman

Harold Leviton’s dedication to the electrical industry and its key professional associations is legendary. Leviton was founder of Little Neck, New York-based Leviton Manufacturing…   READ MORE

Dynacord® VariLine™ VL 62

The new Dynacord Variline range delivers state of the art acoustic performance and multi-functional hardware accessories for permanent install and mobile applications. The VL 62…   READ MORE

ESTA Celebrates 20 Years of Show Business Building

In November 1987, a group of 25 theatrical dealers walked into a meeting room in Las Vegas, Nevada and emerged eight hours later with the formation of a fledgling association called…   READ MORE

TTT Installs Midas H2000 In Largest Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Moscow, Russia (January 2008): Midas’ Russian distributor Theatre Technics and Technology (TTT) has supplied a Heritage 2000 console to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour,…   READ MORE

White Space Devices “Not Ready For Prime Time”

When not touring and recording with Jimmy Buffett as part of The Coral Reefer Band, singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Peter Mayer records solo albums and tours with his Peter…   READ MORE

EWTN Global Catholic Network Relies On Lectrosonics

As the largest religious media network in the world, transmitting television programming 24 hours a day to more than 146 million homes in 140 countries and territories on more than…   READ MORE

Zamar and SLS Help A Silicon Valley Church Grow

San Jose, CA (February 2008): Because Family Community Church’s years of explosive growth eventually made their building unworkably small, the leadership made plans to move…   READ MORE

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Installs Yamaha Ls9-32 Digital Console

BUENA PARK, Calif.─When the time came to retire an increasingly unreliable analog console at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the introduction…   READ MORE

Easterfest Shines with Electro-Voice® Microphones

Located inside a large six pole tent, the festival “B” stage—called the “Bigtop”—featured a full Electro-Voice sound system, including XLC/XLD…   READ MORE

Chris Foreman Appointed Community VP/COO

Foreman, who rejoined Community last year, is an industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in professional audio. A writer and journalist, Foreman was Editor of Sound…   READ MORE

Bosch Communications Systems Announces New Vice President of Sales

Daniel previously served as principal of The Nix Agency, a southwest rep firm, and has been part of the Bosch family for the past five years. Prior to the Nix Agency, Daniel served…   READ MORE

Lawo Acquires Majority Shareholding In Innovason

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – April 28, 2008 … Lawo, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of digital audio networking and console systems for production, post production,…   READ MORE

Tony Lindsay, Uses Studio Projects T3

“I use it as much as I can,” says Lindsay, who prior to his touring engagement recorded with the T3 on a number of independent sessions, including vocals for video game…   READ MORE

Ultrasone AG Announces New U.S. Subsidiary

Tutzing, Germany - (April 14, 2008) – Ultrasone AG, manufacturer of the world’s most innovative headphones, is proud to announce the opening of Ultrasone Inc., its own…   READ MORE

Carvin Re-Introduces X-100b Guitar Amps

From its first introduction in 1981 until it went out of production in the early 90’s, the X-100B generated tones that satisfied adventurous guitarists like Frank Zappa, Steve…   READ MORE

Kevin Handerson Named Director Of Marketing Communications

In his new post, Handerson will be responsible for brand building, advertising and collateral sales materials, PR, trade shows and training within the context of a newly expanded…   READ MORE

Briere Production Group Grows With Martin Audio

Burnaby, British Columbia––Formed just over three years ago to provide clients with a comprehensive range of services under one roof, the Briere Production Group is growing…   READ MORE

Al Brown Joins Martin Audio

Martin Audio has expanded its UK sales force with the recruitment of Al Brown, an experienced member of the pro audio community.

Before joining Martin Audio, Brown ran his…   READ MORE

Fishman Appoints Demaria As Director Of Marketing

Fishman is pleased to announce that Chris DeMaria has been appointed as Director of Marketing. Prior to this appointment, Chris served successfully as Fishman’s MarComm Manager…   READ MORE

INNOVASON Sy80 stars at the East Coast Music Awards

This year marked the 20th Anniversary of the East Coast Music Awards in Canada, and to celebrate, the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) staged a full four-day music and industry…   READ MORE

Technomad Surpasses 17,000 Mark for Loudspeakers Shipped

BOSTON, March 6, 2008 - Technomad Associates, LLC, has announced that the company has established a new sales milestone with more than 17,000 loudspeakers shipped worldwide to date.…   READ MORE

Crown Fires Up The Devils And Sings With The Pirates

NEWARK, New Jersey—The brand new Prudential Center in Newark represents the Tri-State’s first major entertainment venue to be opened in 25 years. Costing a reported $375…   READ MORE

GearByOwner.com offering free classified ads

GearByOwner.com, an online classified site for selling new, used and closeout merchandise and equipment to millions of online buyers has decided to offer free classified ads and…   READ MORE

EDA Pro Joins Bosch Family Of Sales Reps

Burnsville, MN (February 2008): Bosch Communications Systems announced EDA Pro has joined its family of sales representatives. EDA Pro will be responsible for Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi,…   READ MORE

Thomas Marcher Joins Crown As Sales Director, Asia/Pacific Rim

Elkhart, Indiana (February 2008): Crown International senior vice president of worldwide sales Scott Robbins, announced that Thomas Marcher is now serving as the company’s…   READ MORE

MC2 Audio Appoints Distributor In Iceland

MC2 Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of SENSE as its distributor in Iceland. SENSE, which is a subsidiary of Nyherjihf, one of Iceland’s leading IT service providers,…   READ MORE

Phil Celia Named Crown Eastern Regional Sales Manager

ELKHART, IN, (January 2008):  Phil Celia has recently joined Crown International to serve as eastern regional sales manager. Celia reports to Deb Frantom, Crown’s director…   READ MORE

Carvin Appoints Dreyer To Position Of Acoustic Designer

San Diego, CA (January 2008): Carvin announced the appointment of George Dreyer to the position of Acoustic Designer. With a background steeped in both product design and music performance,…   READ MORE

ATLAS SOUND PROMOTES MIKE Mccormick

Phoenix, AZ (January 2008): Atlas Sound, a division of the Mitek High Performance Communications group and a manufacturer of commercial sound products, announced the following regional…   READ MORE

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