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Friday, April 13, 2012
PSW Staff 04/13/12 05:17 PM,Honoring the best of Canada’s music industry, the 2012 JUNO Awards in early April at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa utilized numerous Shure microphones, wireless systems and IEM systems for live performances, as well as host William Shatner and other applications. Transmission Squelch was charged with the operation of dozens of wireless systems utilized on the broadcast w. The wireless needs for this year’s show included 42 microphones, 28 in-ear monitoring systems, and 28 intercom systems, including 8 channels of Shure… View this story
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
PSW Staff 04/12/12 07:17 PM,Originally making its debut in 1959, and recently celebrating its 50th birthday, the legendary Second City Comedy Theatre has opened the UP Comedy Club, a new theatre in the Piper’s Alley area of Chicago. With resident stages in Chicago, Toronto, and Touring Ensembles, Second City entertains over 1,000,000 guests each year. It was the training ground for a host of famous alumni including John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/12/12 10:18 AM,The Fachhochschule (technical college or University of Applied Sciences in English) in Münster, Germany has installed KLA Series fixed arcuate active line arrays loudspeaker system to deliver sound reinforcement at Audimax Hall, one of the school’s largest largest lecture theatres. Located in the nearby town of Steinfurt, Audimax Hall, with a capacity of 200, has pitched rows of seating, rising towards the back of the chamber in classic lecture theatre fashion. It presents an acoustic challenge to any PA system,… View this story
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
PSW Staff 04/11/12 04:52 PM,Currently on an extensive 8-month tour with Grammy Award-winning country act Lady Antebellum, southern California-based Sound Image is deploying a Soundcraft Vi6 digital mixing console at the monitor position. Sound Image chose a Vi6 as the monitor console for its sonic quality and ease of use. Peter Bowman, monitor engineer for Lady Antebellum, was new to the Soundcraft Vi6 when he first started the tour, but has quickly adapted. “I didn’t care about a learning curve,” he states. “If it… View this story
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Monday, April 09, 2012
PSW Staff 04/09/12 02:54 PM,Nestled in the heart of New York City, audio post production house Mixopolis recently purchased a Fairlight Xynergi system in order to maximize potential and optimize workflow within their state-of-the-art mixing facility, providing television and radio advertising agencies high quality promotional material. Mixopolis deploys Fairlight for post work including voiceover recording, lock to picture, sound effects and sound design. The ability to intake all audio and video formats through the Xynergi console allows them to stay on top of the… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/09/12 02:44 PM,Peavey has donated loudspeakers to the Steven Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation for use by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, one of America’s largest and most renowned military medical centers. John Ponte, director of the Steven Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation, states that Peavey’s donation allows them to help facilities like Walter Reed National Military Medical Center create events that provide relief for soldiers who are undergoing treatment, as well as for those who are in recovery. “Providing entertainment… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/09/12 11:39 AM,Since its founding in 1963, the Boston Ballet has become one of the leading dance companies in the world, and in 2009, moved to its new performance home, the historic Boston Opera House, located in the heart of the city’s theatre district. Now, the ballet is also benefitting from a new sound reinforcement system tailored to support its specific performance requirements. Initially constructed as a tribute to vaudeville impresario Benjamin Franklin Keith and named the B.F Keith Theater, the 2,766-seat… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/09/12 10:33 AM,From humble beginnings as a café showcase for Dutch acts, in 14 years Vrienden van Amstel Live has grown in size, with the 2012 event encompassing seven sold out nights at Rotterdam’s 10,000 seat Ahoy Arena. Such were the technical demands that it required four DiGiCo SD7 consoles and seven of the latest SD racks to manage the audio, with all equipment supplied by Ampco Flashlight Rental. The televised show included 17 top Dutch bands playing across three stages, set… View this story
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PSW Staff 04/09/12 10:15 AM,Established as the region’s very first church in 1840, Pleasantville United Church of Christ has served the southeastern counties of Bucks and Montgomery (PA) for more than 170 years, and the church recently completed construction of its new sanctuary, a project that began more than 15 years ago. The newly built sanctuary is an exact replica of the original building, but constructed on a larger footprint. The challenge of designing the optimal audio system for the space was met by… View this story
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Friday, April 06, 2012
PSW Staff 04/06/12 02:35 PM,Located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Prosound Worx is a sound company specializing in live theater, with owner Rich Loomer deciding to face the uncertainties of traditional wireless with XD-V digital wireless systems by Line 6. “I had the opportunity to try Line 6 digital wireless last year and never looked back,” says Loomer. “I have a rack of 14 bodypack systems – eight V70s and six of the new V75 model – and they’ve been outstanding. “In fact, we just… View this story
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