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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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01/18/12 10:43 AM,
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Clear-Com is pleased to announce that Vatican Television Center (CTV), the official broadcaster of Vatican City, has selected Clear-Com Eclipse-Median digital matrix and Tempest2400 digital wireless intercoms to help cover the official activities of Pope Benedict XVI as well as the ongoing religious events and services held at the Vatican. The extensive communication capabilities offered by the four connected Eclipse-Median, six I-Series intercom panels, two Tempest BaseStations and four Tempest BeltStations assure that CTV broadcasts have fast access to reliable,…
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Christopher Lyons
09/26/11 08:27 PM,
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In the world of audio, one tends to wear many different hats from day to day. While you may be a Front of House guy, it’s not out of the realm of possibilities to be assisting with audio/video sound either in your free time or on a job. Whether a seasoned soundman or a volunteer just getting your bearings, the following are some good hints on choosing the right mics for some common audio/video applications. In most situations, there is…
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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05/25/11 09:42 AM,
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Calrec Audio has announced that Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), one of the oldest cable broadcasters in the United States, has installed a 48-fader Calrec Artemis audio mixing console with Bluefin 2 high-density signal processing (HDSP) in its Virginia Beach studios. The console, deployed in May, is used daily for about 2.5 hours of live and taped information and music programming. The Artemis replaces a 10-year-old digital console from another provider. In addition, CBN has ordered a second Calrec Artemis for…
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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05/24/11 10:09 AM,
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Linear Acoustic has announced they will showcase the new slimmer, lighter 2RU AERO.air — Transmission Audio/Loudness Manager — at BroadcastAsia2011. “More features and less rack space were the primary goals for the new AERO.air,” said Tim Carroll, founder of Linear Acoustic. “Essentially, it’s the same proven technology broadcasters and their viewers continue to rely on for loudness control and legal compliance — only now more efficient and cost-effective.” The Linear Acoustic signature AERO.air continues to solve the newly regulated “commercial…
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Friday, May 20, 2011
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05/20/11 04:28 PM,
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Presteigne Charter has announced the selection of three mc²56 digital audio consoles and a Nova29 router from Lawo, for one of the most unique sporting events in the world – the inaugural America’s Cup World Series 2011-2012, a global program of regattas designed to bring the sport of high-performance sailing to a wider audience ahead of the legendary America’s Cup itself. Starting in Cascais, Portugal, in August, the nine-day regattas will feature both fleet and match racing, and will be…
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05/20/11 10:35 AM,
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American Idol is the country’s most-watched TV series, and has been the number one show for six years in a row. For American Idol’s 2011 season, wrapping up this week, the main house PA and dialogue system has included a total of 300 JBL Professional loudspeakers, including VerTec line arrays and Control Contractor loudspeakers, ensuring the contestants and judges are clearly heard no matter how loudly the audience cheers the performers. The system has been installed in Stage 36 at…
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Monday, May 09, 2011
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05/09/11 11:17 AM,
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Audio-Technica is pleased to announce that their microphones were employed to capture the audio of the royal wedding. On April 29, 2011, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey. William, who is second in the line of succession to Queen Elizabeth II, first met Middleton in 2001, while both were students at the University of St. Andrews. The wedding attracted media attention from all corners of the globe, with the service broadcast live around the world.…
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Friday, April 29, 2011
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With nine vocalists on stage performing directly in front of the orchestra, no visible microphones allowed on the performers, a mixture of classical music, opera, and selections from musicals, and the need for both live sound reinforcement and recording, Sweden’s annual Epiphany concert turned to the experienced Lars Wern to serve as their head of live sound. The Swedish Television Company SVT and Swedish radio broadcaster SR organized the Epiphany concert—or “Trettondagskonsert” in Swedish—in Stockholm’s Berwaldhallen concert hall, home of…
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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The Recording Academy has announced that John Cossette, the longtime executive producer of the Grammy Awards, has passed away at age 54. Cossette’s wife, Rita, confirmed his death in a statement, stating that the family appreciated “everyone’s love and support, and further details regarding funeral arrangements will be forthcoming in the next few days.” Said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, “It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our dear friend and colleague, John Cossette.”…
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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ARX has announced the release of their new BSX 16 1 or 2 in, 16 out Transformer Isolated Active Broadcast Splitter. ARX Managing Director Colin Park said, “ARX consulted a wide range of our existing Broadcast users when developing the new BSX16 Broadcast Splitter.” “ARX’s Design Team concluded the BSX 16 would be an ultra low noise 16 output active press/broadcast splitter with full transformer isolation to eliminate the introduction of extraneous noise and ground loops.” “Suitable for Radio, Condenser…
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