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Thursday, January 26, 2012
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01/26/12 07:40 AM,
At the NAMM 2012 Show, AKG launched the new IVM4500 IEM in-ear monitoring system, including high-end radio electronic and a manual radio signal attenuator for more RF dynamic, enhanced frequency setup to show the number of free channels and supported TV channels, and quick frequency change functions to support monitors. Battery life for the IVM receivers has been tested up to 10 hours. “AKG’s IVM 4500 IEM in-ear monitoring hardware raises the bar for audio quality, as the user becomes…
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Monday, December 19, 2011
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12/19/11 01:52 PM,
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Experienced international production and operations executive Harry McGee has joined the Harman Pro Mixer, Microphones and Headphones business unit, encompassing Soundcraft, Studer, and AKG, and based in Potters Bar, UK. McGee, who holds a BSc in Business and Management from the University of Maryland, started his career in the US Air Force heading up operations and later moved on to US Defense Contract Management Command as group operations director, Northern Europe, before taking on civilian roles running operations for DeLaRue…
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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09/20/11 06:06 PM,
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Farnell Newton, trumpeter, educator and a user of AKG microphones, has released his first record, Class Is Now In Session, which merges a vast spectrum of genres, including jazz, R&B, Latin, funk and soul and was recorded using and AKG C 214 microphone. Newton found a mic and clip that was gentle on his trumpet, which also offered a warm and clear sound for recording and live performances. “I spent many long nights putting together a project of this caliber,…
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
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09/15/11 08:48 AM,
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AKG has launched the IVM 4500 IEM in-ear monitoring package for touring and installed sound. The IVM 4500 offers a manual radio signal attenuator for more RF dynamic, enhanced frequency setup to show the number of free channels and supported TV channels, and quick frequency change functions to support monitors. Battery life for IVM receivers has been tested up to 10 hours. Antenna diversity, with two matched antennas and a new reference radio electronic design, contribute to the stable signals…
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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AKG has introduced the DMS 70 digital wireless microphone system – a true uncompressed digital wireless system. The DMS 70 operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band, a worldwide license-free frequency range. The DMS 70 package includes the DSR 70 receiver, DPT 70 digital pocket transmitter and DHT 70 digital handheld transmitter wireless microphone, as well as a DSR 70 rack mount kit, power supply and other accessories. All DMS 70 devices are available separately and in the following packages: the…
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
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09/08/11 08:16 AM,
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Paving the way for live performances by leading Chinese bands Fairy Manufacture and Harbin Savage Valley, a selection of AKG microphones was deployed during the Northeast Rock Festival 2011, held at the Shenyang Rich Gate Shopping Center. The first large-scale music festival in the area led by local bands combined four major styles of music - Chinese underground music, Chinese rock chart toppers, Guitarchina and live house music to capture the attention of all fans in attendance. On each drum…
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
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AKG unveiled the DMS700 V2 digital wireless microphone system at the 2011 InfoComm show in Orlando. It offers 512-bit encryption, low 3.5 latency and the new DPT700 bodypack, and improves the link quality and increases the working range of the transmitters and receivers. Users with the original DMS 700 wireless system can easily update their units through a software and hardware update. The free software update includes the 512-Bit encryption, AES EBU output and 0.5 ms improved latency, improved link…
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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06/22/11 03:15 PM,
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Setting the stage for the next level in wireless live performance, AKG has debuted its WMS 470 wireless system at Infocomm. Designed for complete ease of use, WMS 470 incorporates a vast number of upgrades from previous AKG lines and delivers outstanding performance and reliable operation to users. WMS 470’s new automatic frequency setup function immediately finds and displays all available channels, making the system ideal for less experienced users to operate. Before opening a channel, the pilot tone function…
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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06/21/11 04:00 PM,
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Every engineer has been there. The radio mics check out fine on the RF Tech’s laptop, but that’s before the talent walks onto the stage. Reception black spots, drained batteries, accidental mutes—anything can happen once the show gets underway. Soundcraft and AKG have teamed up to make the FOH engineer’s life easier. For the first time it is possible to monitor the status of any HiQnet-compatible AKG radio mic directly from the Soundcraft Vi Series console surface, courtesy of VM2…
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Thursday, June 09, 2011
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The in-studio regionals and national finale of the 3rd annual College Battle of the Bands, presented by Chegg and sponsored by AKG, among other distinguished partners such as Grammy U, AT&T, and SESAC, has staged events around the nation to give deserving bands and music artists of all genres the recognition they deserve. Co-founded by music and video producer KamranV, who has worked with artists including Beck, Nine Inch Nails and Sting, among others, College Battle of the Bands is…
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