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Thursday, May 06, 2010
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05/06/10 09:53 AM,
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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the classic Sennheiser MD 421-U large diaphragm, cardioid, dynamic microphone. The MD 421, which is still in production as the MD 421 II, has been one of Sennheiser’s best-selling dynamic microphones for decades. Offering durability, versatility, and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels, the MD 421 continues to be a staple of any microphone collections in the studio or on the road. The MD 421 has been improved over the years with upgrades to…
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Friday, April 30, 2010
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04/30/10 07:11 AM,
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Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated celebrates its 85th year in the Professional Audio industry this week. Used by some of the largest names in history including Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr., and every U.S. President since Lyndon Johnson, Shure Incorporated has enjoyed a long history. Today, the company offers a wide product portfolio that puts professional-grade audio products into the hands of performers, system designers, and content creators at all levels of experience and in a wide variety of…
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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08/31/09 06:30 PM,
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To commemorate its 15th anniversary, Meyer Sound Germany will host an industry-wide open house event at its headquarters in Montabaur on October 9 and 10. The audio-focused program will bring together touring, installation, and event production professionals, and will highlight a range of technical presentations and discussion panels on the hottest topics in the professional audio business, such as the emerging IEEE 802.1 Audio/Video Bridging (AVB) networking standard. A highlight of the day’s events will be a demonstration of the…
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Friday, August 14, 2009
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08/14/09 09:26 AM,
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As part of a planned expansion, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems has added two additional manufacturer rep firms to spearhead sales of NEXO loudspeaker products in the U.S. R. Joseph Group, located in Columbus, Ohio, will be handling NEXO sales efforts in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. “The loudspeaker industry is in desperate need of a new leader,” states Rob Joseph, President of R. Joseph Group. “We firmly believe that NEXO is well positioned to assume this role…
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Monday, August 10, 2009
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08/10/09 10:04 AM,
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The Sun (the daily tabloid newspaper and website published in the United Kingdom) offers a report today that officials want to move the iconic “zebra crossing” featured on the cover of The Beatles’ Abbey Road album. The article explains, “Councillors say tourists flocking to be snapped on the road are causing crashes, with the accident rate on the rise,” with the councillor for the Abbey Road ward stating that there have been 22 accidents at the location since 2000. You…
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of arguably one of the most significant musical event in history, Warner Home Video has released “Woodstock: 40th Anniversary—Ultimate Collector’s Edition” on Blu-Ray disc. The release features a re-mastered director’s cut of the original film, including many previously unreleased performances. Producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, who engineered the original recordings that captured the 1969 event, was called by Warner to mix this wealth of previously material. For the project, Kramer relied on a 5.1 JBL Professional LSR6300 studio…
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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07/21/09 02:25 PM,
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Mega Audio recently supplied the audio reinforcement system, including a Soundcraft Si3 digital console, for a concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Evangelical Reformed Church of La Lima in Honduras. The two-night, one-day Evangelistic Crusade Concert included the participation of Ministers of National Praise, Worship Ministry Children’s Church and Evangelical Reformed Church of La Lima, Lourdes Ministries, Carlos Martinez and Ministry Juda, and Roca Fuerte Shekina. Based in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Mega Audio specializes in the rental of…
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
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07/01/09 08:23 AM,
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At 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 products from both lines. Currently, NEXO’s distribution network extends to over 50 countries, with exclusive representation in the North America by Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems. (YCAS). Since its creation in 1979 by Eric Vincenot and Michael Johnson, NEXO has found…
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
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05/28/09 04:36 PM,
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Currently celebrating its 30th year of educating students for successful careers in entertainment media, Full Sail University has announced the new Full Sail 30th Anniversary Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund provides awards of up to $8,000 to eligible campus degree students who start on July 7, 2009, and who meet specific criteria based on financial need. The Full Sail 30th Anniversary Scholarship is just one of several scholarship opportunities currently available to prospective students. Some other scholarships include: • The…
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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05/19/09 12:34 PM,
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At the upcoming InfoComm show in Orlando, Wireworks is introducing Guardian Panel Mounts that help protect connectors from accidental damage by providing an easy way of recessing connectors in a wall or standard electrical box. A simple, cleverly designed and engineered steel recessing ring, the Guardian Panel Mount increases connector safety when used as a recessed low-voltage mounting ring or when installed in NEMA-style surface-mount or flush-mounted electrical boxes. “Wireworks Guardian Panel Mounts offer a simple solution to the longstanding…
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