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Friday, July 03, 2009NSCA Announces New Online Entry-Level Class Providing Practical Knowledge Of Audio Systems
PSW Staff 07/03/09 05:08 PM, 0 CommentsThe new NSCA University Technical Fundamentals of Audio online seminar helps entry-level to experienced audio systems technicians gain years of experience and knowledge in a relatively short amount of time. The course supplies technical knowledge for a variety of audio… View this story
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Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Announces Delivery of TXn Amplifiers
PSW Staff 07/03/09 03:34 PM, 0 CommentsYamaha Commercial Audio Systems announced the September delivery of the TXn Series of amplifiers at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. The Yamaha TX4n at 2,200 watts, TX5n at 2,500 watts, and TX6n at 3,000 watts per channel (all at 2 ohms)… View this story
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AKG Unveils Architectural Microphone Series (AMS), Shaped Sound Customizable Mics
PSW Staff 07/03/09 01:03 PM, 0 CommentsBased acoustically on the AKG Blue Line Series, the newest addition to AKG’s product line-up, the Architectural Microphone Series (AMS), presents a new wave of customizable possibilities in microphones. AMS was unveiled at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. AMS allows users… View this story
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Top-Flight Sound Reinforcement For A Raucous Week Of Concerts At Arizona’s Annual CycleFest
Mark Johnson 07/03/09 12:08 PM, 0 CommentsFifty weeks out of the year, WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona is an equestrian center and special events facility, but during Arizona Bike Week (ABW), held in early April of this year, the ABW Cyclefest turns WestWorld into a raucous concert… View this story
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New Crest Audio CV 20 Mixing Console Provides Full VCA Control With Flexible Features & Frame Sizes
PSW Staff 07/03/09 10:39 AM, 0 CommentsAt InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Crest Audio announced that it is now shipping the CV 20 mixing console, a flexible VCA audio solution designed for applications such as front-of-house, monitors and monitors from front-of-house. The CV 20 is available in… View this story
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Separate For Sanity: Mixing Monitors From Front Of House
Tim Andras 07/03/09 09:26 AM, 0 CommentsIf you’re a front of house mixer, here’s what you need to know about monitors. If asked to adjust monitor settings, look the person directly in the eye and say, “I handle front of house; I don’t do monitors.” Speak… View this story
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Friday, July 03, 2009Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Announces Delivery of TXn AmplifiersPSW Staff 07/03/09 03:34 PM, 0 CommentsYamaha Commercial Audio Systems announced the September delivery of the TXn Series of amplifiers at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. The Yamaha TX4n at 2,200 watts, TX5n at 2,500 watts, and TX6n at 3,000 watts per channel (all at 2 ohms)… View this story
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AKG Unveils Architectural Microphone Series (AMS), Shaped Sound Customizable MicsPSW Staff 07/03/09 01:03 PM, 0 CommentsBased acoustically on the AKG Blue Line Series, the newest addition to AKG’s product line-up, the Architectural Microphone Series (AMS), presents a new wave of customizable possibilities in microphones. AMS was unveiled at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. AMS allows users… View this story
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New Crest Audio CV 20 Mixing Console Provides Full VCA Control With Flexible Features & Frame SizesPSW Staff 07/03/09 10:39 AM, 0 CommentsAt InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Crest Audio announced that it is now shipping the CV 20 mixing console, a flexible VCA audio solution designed for applications such as front-of-house, monitors and monitors from front-of-house. The CV 20 is available in… View this story
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Architectural Acoustics By Peavey Debuts PHR Series Ceiling Loudspeakers
PSW Staff 07/03/09 09:15 AM, 0 CommentsArchitectural Acoustics by Peavey introduced the new PHR Series loudspeakers, designed specifically for compact, in-ceiling operation in permanent installations, at the 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando. The Architectural Acoustics PHR Series ceiling-mount enclosures are designed to provide high-intelligibility voice, program… View this story
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Shure Extends Rebates For 700 MHz Wireless Systems In Canada To December 31, 2009
PSW Staff 07/03/09 08:04 AM, 0 CommentsShure Incorporated is extending its Canadian rebate program of up to $1,200 for the trade-in of Shure 700 MHz frequency band (698-806 MHz) wireless systems and related components and for any other manufacturers’ qualifying 700 MHz frequency band wireless systems… View this story
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Crown Expands Range Of CDi Series Of Fixed Installation Amplifiers With New CDi 6000
PSW Staff 07/03/09 07:17 AM, 0 CommentsCrown Audio introduced the CDi 6000 amplifier, the fourth amplifier in the CDi Series, at the 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando. “The CDi 6000 provides an unmatched combination of processing, power and a competitive price that makes it the clear… View this story
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009Mike Wireless: The RF Spectrum Before & After The “Big Day”
Mike Wireless 06/30/09 02:11 PM, 0 CommentsSo the big day (June 12, formerly February 17, 2009) came and went, and now we have the results of “the change”. For those of you living under a rock for the past 10 years, what has happened is that… View this story
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009Mike Wireless: Recent Wireless Technology Series: Inside The Lectrosonics D4
Mike Wireless 06/23/09 07:46 AM, 1 CommentThe newest wireless system offering from Lectrosonics, the D4, is the first one I’m reviewing that does not use the UHF spectrum. Instead, the D4 runs in the license-free ISM band between 902 and 928 MHz. Unlike the UHF band,… View this story
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Friday, June 19, 2009Audio Pundit: InfoComm 2009, Day 2: Digital Tide Keeps Rolling
Keith Clark 06/19/09 05:35 AM, 0 CommentsDay 2 of InfoComm 2009 in Orlando proved just as interesting as day 1, starting with a big announcement from Yamaha, which will be handling the North American distribution of the Audinate Dante-MY16-AUD card, which was also just introduced at… View this story
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009Audio Pundit: InfoComm 2009, Day 1: Back To The Future
Keith Clark 06/17/09 04:02 PM, 0 CommentsThe Expo portion of InfoComm 2009 at the Orlando Convention Center is underway, so let’s dive right into a very busy and interesting day one of the show. This morning I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rich Zwiebel.… View this story
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Friday, June 12, 2009Audio Pundit: Past & Present: Were The “Good Old Days” Really All That?
Keith Clark 06/12/09 01:20 PM, 1 CommentA recent poll here at ProSoundWeb asked, “The one thing I’d like to see the return of, or at least more of, in sound reinforcement is...” Response choices included tube electronics, rotary faders, loud/distorted audio, wired-only microphones, and wedges only… View this story
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009Mike Wireless: Recent Wireless Technology Series: Inside The MIPRO ACT Digital
Mike Wireless 06/10/09 12:03 PM, 2 CommentsThe MIPRO ACT Digital wireless system has been on the market for a couple of years, and like the AKG DMS 700 digital wireless system, it uses the same UHF bandwidth we’re all familiar with when using any UHF-band microphones.… View this story
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Friday, July 03, 2009NSCA Announces New Online Entry-Level Class Providing Practical Knowledge Of Audio SystemsPSW Staff 07/03/09 05:08 PM, 0 CommentsThe new NSCA University Technical Fundamentals of Audio online seminar helps entry-level to experienced audio systems technicians gain years of experience and knowledge in a relatively short amount of time. The course supplies technical knowledge for a variety of audio… View this story
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Shure Extends Rebates For 700 MHz Wireless Systems In Canada To December 31, 2009PSW Staff 07/03/09 08:04 AM, 0 CommentsShure Incorporated is extending its Canadian rebate program of up to $1,200 for the trade-in of Shure 700 MHz frequency band (698-806 MHz) wireless systems and related components and for any other manufacturers’ qualifying 700 MHz frequency band wireless systems… View this story
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Drummer Tracy Broussard Tours With Blake Shelton & Drum Kit Loaded With Sennheiser evolution Mics
PSW Staff 07/03/09 07:53 AM, 0 CommentsWhen Tracy Broussard moved to Nashville from his native Louisiana 13 years ago to pursue his musical dreams, he had no prospect of a steady gig. Now, with a new drum kit and a top five spot in the country… View this story
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Thursday, July 02, 2009Sigmet Corporation Named Commercial AV Rep Of The Year For Middle Atlantic Products
PSW Staff 07/02/09 11:24 AM, 0 CommentsSigmet Corporation was named Commercial AV Rep of the Year for Middle Atlantic Products at the company sales meeting prior to 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. Located in Manalapan, NJ and Valley Forge, PA, Sigmet represents Middle Atlantic in both the… View this story
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009Production Hire Debuts Its New Martin Audio W8L Longbow Line Arrays At RockNess Music Festival
PSW Staff 07/01/09 09:20 AM, 0 CommentsWhen Production Hire realized the amount of summer festival work and autumn dance events that were available if the company could provide adequate PA coverage, proprietor Mark Neal decided it was time to invest in a new line array system.… View this story
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NEXO Marks 30th Anniversary & First Full Year With Yamaha Commercial Audio
PSW Staff 07/01/09 08:23 AM, 0 CommentsAt InfoComm 2009, NEXO marked its 30th Anniversary, and this is also the first full year of NEXO’s transition to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation Japan, a partnership that provides customers with complete sound system solutions by utilizing… View this story
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Friday, July 03, 2009Top-Flight Sound Reinforcement For A Raucous Week Of Concerts At Arizona’s Annual CycleFestMark Johnson 07/03/09 12:08 PM, 0 CommentsFifty weeks out of the year, WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona is an equestrian center and special events facility, but during Arizona Bike Week (ABW), held in early April of this year, the ABW Cyclefest turns WestWorld into a raucous concert… View this story
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Separate For Sanity: Mixing Monitors From Front Of HouseTim Andras 07/03/09 09:26 AM, 0 CommentsIf you’re a front of house mixer, here’s what you need to know about monitors. If asked to adjust monitor settings, look the person directly in the eye and say, “I handle front of house; I don’t do monitors.” Speak… View this story
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Magical Mystery Spec: Why Is Distortion Overlooked In Loudspeakers?
Michael MacDonald 07/03/09 06:56 AM,Almost everybody in the pro audio business is a specification or “spec” junkie. From folks on the recording side to the sound reinforcement practitioners, we all want every detail of the technical performance of every piece of equipment in a… View this story
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Thursday, July 02, 2009The “Vibe” Is The Thing: Monitor Wedges Or In-Ear Monitors Or Both?
Karl Winkler 07/02/09 12:22 PM, 0 CommentsThe first time I saw a show where stage wedges weren’t used as the primary monitoring system was a Steely Dan tour in 1993. The rumor at the time was that founding players Donald Fagen and Walter Becker only agreed… View this story
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009The Accidental Electrician: A Tale Of Eliminating Dreaded Sound System Hum & Buzz
James Cadwallader 07/01/09 02:20 PM, 0 CommentsThere’s no better feeling than when you’ve set up your system and powered it up to find it lacking any noise. This is no major feat when you have your own electrical distribution, but when you’re relying on the house… View this story
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Monday, June 29, 2009Tuning A System At The Ultra Music Festival With EASERA SysTune (And “Dr. Bassenstein")
Doug Fowler 06/29/09 02:34 PM, 0 CommentsThe Ultra Music Festival takes place annually in the spring in Miami, concluding a week-long Winter Music Conference attended by electronic music artists, producers, and fans from around the world. Ultra Music features performances by some of the world’s top… View this story
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