Built in 1914, Chicago’s Wrigley Field is one of Major League Baseball’s legendary landmarks. Second only to Boston’s Fenway Park, Wrigley Field will host its 94th season in 2007, and is as beloved by Chicagoans as the Cubs who play there.
Originally a chapel known as Grace Church built during the gold rush year of 1849, Grace Cathedral has survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and several incarnations to become the third largest Episcopal cathedral in the nation.
Jägermeister has chosen a Peavey Versarray line array sound system and 207,000 watts of Crest Audio power to make its state-of-the-art traveling stage scream at Ozzfest 2007. Housed in a 44-foot trailer that opens into a fully self-contained
This year's Prosound Shooutout will be held at the Tulsa Raceway on October 19th, 2007. This is our third year in a row, and the venue is excellent so we expect turnout to be good. We've received a lot of attention by the quality of data we've
Small and nimble, Cobra Sound both designs and builds sound and A/V systems for schools and churches in Central Pennsylvania as well as producing the audio for bluegrass festivals from Wellsboro through Williamsport. Headed up by owner Jeffrey Knorr,
Live Earth, a 24-hour series of concerts to raise awareness of the planet's climate crisis, lived up to its billing as the largest global music event ever, with performances from all seven continents being broadcast to a potential audience of 2.2 bil
Bonython Hall, the great hall of Australia's University of Adelaide, was built in 1936 thanks to a donation from local dignitary, politician and journalist, Sir Langdon Bonython. Sitting like a cathedral at the centre of the University, Bonython Hall
L-ACOUSTICS announces the availability of Version 1.4 of SOUNDVISION, the manufacturer’s powerful three-dimensional sound design program. The latest software version incorporates prediction data for the new KIVA™ System (KIVA/KILO) and allows
Despite many years as a hard rock icon, both in bands (including the seminal Thin Lizzy) and under his own name, it was in 1990, when Gary Moore released ‘Still Got The Blues’, that his career really hit a rich vein. June saw the Irish guitarist
One of Canada’s leading luxury casino resorts, Fallsview (Niagara Falls, ON) offers a wide variety of top-tier entertainment on a nightly basis in its exquisitely-appointed 1500-seat Avalon Theatre. Recent performers include Gretchen Wilson, Donna
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Port Royal Sound in South Carolina is the main Eastern US recruit training depot for the US Marine Corps. New recruits to Parris Island are put through a regimen that brings the term "rigorous" to a whole
One of the largest North American music festivals, the annual Coachella Festival attracts a wide cross section of musical talent, who in May entertain huge audiences at the well-appointed Empire Polo Field site in Indio, east of Los Angeles.
No one knows more about innovative performance than Björk, so it is perhaps inevitable that she is the first high profile artist to embrace the power and performance capabilities of the groundbreaking Jazzmutant Lemur for her latest tour,
London-based, outside broadcast specialists Wired For Sound used HHB FlashMic digital recording microphones to record interviews with artists appearing at the Live Earth concert at London's Wembley Stadium on July 7th.
The Sullivan Room, New York City's premier underground dance music club's fifth anniversary with a complete makeover, including a new high-end custom sound system from North Carolina's Core Audio, Inc. managed by a Dolby® Lake® processor.
Cerwin Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of a new line of professional active subwoofers at Musikmesse. The Cerwin-Vega Active Series consists of two unique models, CVA-121 and CVA-11
The fabulous “Stadium of da Luz”, home to the celebrated Portuguese football club, Benfica, provided a magnificent setting for the ceremony to elect the Seven Wonders of the World July 7 of this year. The gala was witnessed live by more than 50,000
APR Audio has won praise for turning the Jazz World stage into one of the best-sounding and most consistent venues at the UK’s enormous Glastonbury Festival, pulling Shuttlesound’s Jason Kelly into their team to help maximize the performance of their
From the manually operated center-field scoreboard to the ivy-covered outfield walls and visions of Harry Caray enthusiastically rousing fans through the seventh inning stretch, few sporting venues can command such vivid imagery as Wrigley Field,
Three Australian sound rental companies - Production Dungeon, Barossa Valley Sound and Vision and Ashton Admor - have recently chosen to make substantial investments in Aspect®, Turbosound’s hugely successful modular point source system.
The Wolf Trap Foundation's Filene Center in Vienna, VA has enhanced its digital audio control capabilities for the 2007 summer season with the installation of three Dolby& Lake& Processors to manage main front of house left and right, lawn and center
25 years ago, the British armed forces successfully defended the Falkland Islands against the invading forces of Argentina. On 17th June 2007, this historic occasion was marked with a commemorative event in London’s Horse Guards Parade that saw
As the Glastonbury Festival continues to grow, so does the contribution to the sound made by XTA processors, which this year were a feature of many of the audio systems on site. The dance music side of the festival is also expanding and the main danc
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. is introducing its revolutionary SpectraPulse™ Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless microphone system at InfoComm 07. A completely new application of proven, patented Ultra Wideband technology, SpectraPulse bypasses the
Reinforcing JBL Professional as the world’s leading manufacturer of loudspeakers for all professional applications, JBL loudspeakers were prevalent at the 49th GRAMMY Awards, held Sunday, February 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. JBL LSR
The year off in 2006 gave an ideal opportunity to review audio designs for the Pyramid Stage. Michael Eavis wanted to revisit a point source PA system installation as he felt that better suited the festival than the current almost default use of line
DJ Shadow’s recent world tour was a huge hit and at the core of its sound was a bank of Focusrite Liquid Channels, all controlled by master of live sound, Suneil Pusari. “I like to try new things when I'm mixing,” says Suneil Pusari, one of the UK’s
WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, proudly introduces the TLV10-PMD3 Powered Touring Line Array. A member of WorxAudio Technologies’ TrueLine™ Series, the TLV10-PMD3
When Californian turntablist superstar Josh Davis, aka DJ Shadow, toured the UK in December last year, XTA GQ600 equalisers were hard at work throughout, being manipulated by FoH engineer Suneil Pusari.
With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, including four number one U.S. hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance chart, London-based band Jamiroquai is adored around the globe for its signature blend of acid jazz, funk & disco designed to keep a dance floor
Recognized as the largest indoor Bluegrass event in the world, this year’s Wintergrass festival will be held from February 22 – 25, 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Tacoma, WA. The annual event consistently presents an exceptional
RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc. has integrated four Neumann KM 185 miniature hypercardioid microphones with an electronic architecture processing system to assist in certification training for the System for Improved Acoustic Performance (SIAP). The SIAP
Touring Video Inc, a remote multi-camera video production company based in Southern California, has installed Klein + Hummel O 300 D three-way, self-powered nearfield monitor loudspeakers in the company's TV-3 HD/SDI remote truck. Their unique
Super Bowl XLI may have suffered through a downpour but it was Prince who reigned, with an electrifying performance that was hailed by some as one of the most thrilling halftime shows in the history of the game. Conditions were far from ideal for
Sennheiser, the recognized leader in professional and consumer wireless audio, has added Mobile Transmitter to its celebrated Guideport wireless, multi-lingual visitor information system for exhibitions, museums, theme parks, zoos, botanical gardens,
In the U.K., Adlib Audio, based in Liverpool, has taken delivery of multiple Dolby® Lake® Processors. Adlib Director Dave Kay (pictured w/two of the units, which are under wireless tablet control) and Systems Engineer Tony Szabo spent a day
At this year’s 49th annual Grammy Awards telecast, sound engineers utilized a groundbreaking workflow, incorporating dual Digidesign® ICON systems to produce live mixes for all performing artists. From the XM/Effanel L7 mobile production trailer
In November 2004 Dirty Dancing, the motion picture that had a profound effect on a generation, transferred to the stage in Sydney Australia. The London production – the latest in what is to be a worldwide roll out - opened at the Aldwych Theatre in O
Vamp is one of Norway’s most successful bands and recently completed a national tour playing onstage with the Norwegian Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. The three-week tour of Norway’s largest cities culminated in the Oslo Spektrum Arena where Vamp d
There is a saying that the best things in life are worth waiting for, and this certainly appears to be true for the four million worldwide followers of the Guru LianSheng, leader of the Lei-Tsang Temple in Tsao-tun, Taiwan. It took nearly 15 years fo
The Cirque du Soleil took the field by storm during Super Bowl XLI's pregame festivities, riveting those in attendance as well as an estimated 141 million viewers tuned to CBS with a big, splashy show of music, dance, gymnastics, and circus acts acce
While this year’s Orange Bowl football game was a spectacular event in and of itself—pitting the Wake Forest Demon Deacons against the University of Louisville Cardinals at Miami’s Dolphin Stadium—the real action came during the much anticipated half
Not only is the Nobel Peace Prize Concert one of the proudest moments in the Norwegian calendar, it is also one of the most widely broadcast events in the world. Staged in Oslo’s Spektrum Arena, the huge concert, which celebrates the award of the ann
The sound design for the London production of Dirty Dancing includes all the benefits of a DiGiCo digital mixing console. But the new D5T12 that sits at front of house brings a little extra to the already substantial powers of the D5T platform…
EV’s super-compact XLD line array loudspeaker system continues to prove an ideal sound solution for corporate events that require a tidy footprint without cutting corners on power and audio quality.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), one of the largest horse racing organizations in the world, has recently undergone an overhaul of the audio system in its plush executive suites. The extensive new system comprises 7 Allen & Heath iDR-8 digital proce
Music's second biggest night, the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton, was the traditional glittering affair this year, where nominees, presenters, record industry executives and celebrities rubbed shoulders as a string of A-list music
When Rose Bonomo and Roger Rumba, promoters of Portland, Oregon’s Salsa En La Calle, wanted to stage their annual daylong event featuring the best salsa bands from the Pacific Northwest this past August, they chose a location that would strike fear i
SLS Loudspeakers recently introduced its RLA/4 (LS7500) full-range, bi-amped true line source array module at Winter NAMM 2007. The RLA/4 was developed for a wide range of applications from permanent sound reinforcement installations in churches, aud
We’ve had a fantastic summer” exclaims Spellcaster Pro’s Kevin Rodio. The New Jersey company’s business is increasing, and their knowledge of customer needs, good salesmanship and enthusiasm helps explain why. With the support of McCauley Sound’s exc
Crown International announces that its CDi Series of professional power amplifiers for installed sound applications has now been expanded with the addition of the highest-powered CDi 4000.
beyerdynamic highlighted the Opus 900 wireless system at Winter NAMM 2007. Featuring rugged construction, powerful transparent sound and extraordinary price/performance ratio, the Opus 900 system is designed to meet the rigorous operating criteria
World renowned lighting architect Jonathan Speirs is giving his full backing to this year’s Install Middle East 2007 — a principle feature of the PALME Middle East Show in Dubai (Dubai International Exhibition Centre, May 20-22).
In a high-profile event that highlights the unmatched performance and configurability of JBL VERTEC® DP Series line arrays, Robbie Williams recently played the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile as part of his current Close Encounters world tour
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville is one of the most impressive facilities of its kind in the United States. In keeping with its reputation for world-class entertainment, education and arts programs, the centre features
There were no sirens or flashing lights, but the return of The Police to the stage at the 49th Annual Grammy Award Show, following a 21-year layoff, was certainly arresting. Just seconds into the telecast, with audience members still heading for thei
WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, proudly introduces the TrueAim Grid suspension system. Designed for use in permanent installations,TrueAim Grid utilizes an innovative
Under the guidance of Pastor W. Anthony Lawson, Jr., Jumping Run Church has become one of the fastest growing congregations in Eastern North Carolina. The church, whose mission is to make and develop mature Disciples of Jesus Christ for Christian
Just for Him Ministries is a faith-based ministry that travels nationally and serves as an outreach program to assist families in need by helping them connect with their local church. The self-contained organization promotes spiritual wellness
Latin Grammy awards, MTV awards, world-wide tours, and more than 30 million records sold- the balance of Shakira’s dramatic crossover into the mainstream are astounding. Since the 1996 release of “Pies Descalzos”, the bilingual singer-songwriter
In Geneva, the beautiful Victoria Hall has been fitted with a discreet NEXO GEO S tangent-array sound reinforcement system. Zap Audio has designed the system to include a small EtherSound network, featuring a Yamaha digital matrix and NEXO's digital
A chic late night style bar has been added to Harlow’s hospitality circuit in the UK, with the aid of a high-powered Martin Audio sound system. The conversion of the former CM20 music bar in Post Office Walk to Twenty One––a late night venue on two
Located at the lobby level of Dubai's Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, C Bar is a sibling of the popular Crystal restaurant and boasts a Turbosound loudspeaker system that is more than equal to its stylish image comprising eight TDX-121s, four TXD-215s, four
The Radial SW8 Switcher is an 8-channel redundant backup switching interface designed for live concert touring and stage shows that employ backing tracks as part of the sound production.
The Bangkok Jazz Festival is Thailand's biggest annual jazz event, a 3-nighter that is staged on the huge lawn of Sanam Sua Pa in front of the famous Dusit Palace. It was also the debut for the new GEO D system in Thailand.
The bi-annual In the Garden of Dreams Gala is one of South Florida’s top social events, a lavish affair that recently raised over $1 million for cancer research at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Held at the Westin....
After nearly thirty years in an aging facility, the people of Peachtree City Christian Church were overjoyed to move to their new location in August 2006. With all of the benefits and amenities of new construction, the church seats 500 in a fan-shape
In 2004, Peterborough Community Church commissioned a multi-million pound, 80,000 square foot, purpose-built facility. Not only was this destined to be a prestigious new home for the church itself, but was also intended to provide a multi-purpose....
Sports radio broadcast engineer Peter Grosskopf had an easy decision to make when he upgraded his personal RF microphone systems. Having worked with Sennheiser equipment since he started in radio 13 years ago, the company's Evolution Wireless product
Hotel Tylösand is situated in Halmstad on the western shore of the bay of Kattegat in Sweden. With 225 rooms and suites, 29 conference and breakout rooms, a 700 capacity convention hall with sea views and a total spa area of 2,000 square metres
Located beneath the luxury Fairmont Hotel, one of the most distinctive buildings in the rapidly-expanding urbanisation of Dubai, the 400 Club is a highly exclusive 700 capacity nightclub favoured by young, high end customers.
SLS Loudspeakers will provide the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) with a sound solution in audio support during the organization’s 34th Annual Conference, to be held at the Hilton and Sheraton New York Hotels between January 10th
Two brand-new rooms were recently commissioned at the Cleveland Institute of Music: a recital hall and a state-of-the-art audio control room. Although the recital hall is not yet completed, the control room, considered a "multi-purpose music room"
Watching the six members of Iron Maiden on stage, it’s hard to believe that are all are swiftly approaching their 50th birthdays (except one, who’s already passed the landmark). But appearances bely the facts as one of the world’s most successful....
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville is one of the most impressive facilities of its kind in the United States. In keeping with its reputation for world-class entertainment, education and arts programs, the center features
Miami’s Drummer Boy Sound deployed their Dynacord Cobra-2 line array system for a special kids holiday event on December 22nd, hosted by the City of Opa-Locka, Florida, and NBA star Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat.
When Maine Center for the Arts at the University of Maine (Orono, Maine) announced they were planning a major auditorium renovation in the fall of 2006, Moonlighting Production Services, LLC (Portland) stepped up to the plate with a sound solution
The remarkable Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south London, was designed and built at the start of the 18th century by Sir Christopher Wren. During its rich history, the body of Admiral Nelson has lain in state in the Hall
Studer has received an order from BBC Resources for a second wraparound Vista 8 digital audio console to be installed in Studio Four/TC4 at Television Centre in west London. The desk will be configured identically to the 72-fader Vista 8 supplied to
From September to December, George Michael toured arena venues throughout Europe and the UK. Celebrating the two and a half decades of his career in music, the 25 Live tour finished off in style, playing nine huge London gigs - four at Earls Court...
When Firehouse Productions, a leading provider of live sound support for concerts and live award events, make preparations for a project, it knows that time and clear communications are critical factors when selecting intercom technologies.
Grammy award winning vocalist, composer and pianist John Legend is one of several leading artists enthusiastically adopting the new CAD Trion microphones. According to Legend's FOH Engineer Greg Mann, the multi-platinum artist's touring group....
SLS Loudspeakers will introduce its new 8290 multipurpose portable PA /box at NAMM 2007. While its vast applications include multimedia installations, public speaking and speeches, as well as house and stage monitor usage, the 8290’s full-range....
The Mid Bedfordshire District Council recently moved into its new building in the town of Chicksands, England, featuring a top-of-the-line audio system outfitted with newly installed SLS Loudspeakers. Audiovisual and integrated technology consultant
Corporate Image Audio (CIA) Inc. of Coto de Caza, California, has taken delivery of the first Soundcraft Vi6™ digital live sound console available for sale in the United States. According to CIA President Scott Mintz, "The first thing you..."
A recent renovation of the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia afforded an opportunity to Technical Services Audio Visual (TSAV) to update several room combining systems, dating back as much as ten years, into a single integrated solution incorporating
Family Nightclub in Brisbane, Australia, recently overhauled its sound system, installing Allen & Heath mixers in all rooms, including the audiophile Xone:V6, MIDI-enabled Xone:92, and industry-standard Xone:62.
London School of Sound (LSS) has adopted Allen & Heath’s ground-breaking Xone:3D mixer/controller to conduct its modern DJ Skills courses for live performance and studio production, and has devised a course with specialized training on the Xone:3D
The desert landscape of Aragon, Spain, was teeming with 40,000 revellers this summer, come to enjoy an oasis of the best electronic music at the 12th annual Monegros Desert Festival (MDF). Larger than in previous years, the festival boasted seven....
The ninth annual Red Bull Music Academy took place in Melbourne, Australia from October 13th to 27th. Music enthusiasts from all over the world were offered the opportunity to prove their talent and learn from the best artists in the world.
SSE Audio Group has one of its four new Soundcraft Vi6™ digital consoles out on tour with rock band Thunder, one of the big guns on the British metal rock circuit, selling out all the dates on its UK tour of academies and civic halls.
Creative Soundz of Mount Prospect, IL recently brought big sound to the small town of Libertyville, IL, with the help of EV’s new super-compact XLD line array system. For years, Austin’s Saloon has attracted many regional acts with the promise of....
Another year and another spectacular MTV Awards ceremony. Copenhagen hosted the biggest, boldest, blingiest ever, and the red carpet was graced by a well-heeled royalty of rock, that included a glittering cast of A-list performers, presenters and
SLS Loudspeakers is introducing its RLA/4 (LS7500) full-range, bi-amped true line source array module at NAMM 2007 (Hall B, Booth #5222). The RLA/4 was developed for a wide range of applications from permanent sound reinforcement installations....
The new Electro-Voice (EV) XLCi127DVX line array system is helping to breathe a new lease of life into a Los Angeles landmark. Once the largest indoor venue in the US, the Grand Olympic Auditorium has a varied history that reflects the ever-changing
Audio Logic Systems recently completed an extensive EV sound installation at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota, featuring the state’s first NetMax/IRIS-Net digital system control matrix installation.
Bruce Jackson, audio director for the 15thAsian Games held in Doha, Qatar inDecember, utilized ten Dolby® Lake® Processor, seven Lake Contour and seven LakeMesa Quad EQ units in the sound system employed during the spectacular opening....
The Killers are often described as the ‘Best British band to have come out of America’. James Gebhard has been the band’s front of house engineer since the spring of 2004 and, wherever possible, uses a combination of DiGiCo D5 Live and XTA....
In 1986, the Nigerian capital of Lagos played host to the first Holy Ghost Service organised by Pastor Enoch A Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian church of God. This grew to become the monthly Holy Ghost Nights.
More than anything else, the recent Madonna tour was a triumph of technology, with a host of computers behind the scenes controlling everything from lighting to music. But one piece of essential technology, right up front, was a Focusrite Liquid....
