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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
PSW Staff 09/02/09 12:19 PM, 0 CommentsBeginning next week (September 9), Avid will travel across the Americas to demonstrate the newest member of its Digidesign VENUE family of live sound consoles, the Digidesign VENUE SC48, an excellent tool for small to mid-sized houses of worship, clubs, corporate A/V companies and touring companies. In a series of local events, registered attendees will receive two hours of hands-on training from veteran live sound engineer and Digidesign Market Manager Robert Scovill. Scovill will instruct in the features and benefits… View this story
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
PSW Staff 08/19/09 09:47 AM, 0 CommentsThe Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy invited legendary producers Mike Clink, Ron Nevison, and Keith Olsen to participate in a GRAMMY “Soundtable” event entitled “Behind the Glass,” a discussion recently hosted by the Recording Academy and Shure at the new S.N. Shure Theater at the company’s corporate headquarters in Niles, Illinois. “This was one of the most gratifying experiences I’ve had, personally and professionally, in my 20 years working at Shure,” said Mark Brunner, who moderated the discussion with… View this story
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
PSW Staff 08/11/09 05:04 PM, 0 CommentsSummer weather finally came to the Midwest last weekend, just in time this year’s Lollapalooza at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. But temperatures in the 90s with high humidity did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the all-star line-up or the crowds that packed the park each night. At least two of the headline artists featured at Lollapalooza utilized Shure wireless microphone systems for their live performances. On the rainy opening night, Depeche Mode slogged through the mud circa Woodstock… View this story
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
PSW Staff 07/30/09 02:27 PM, 0 CommentsLake Forest, Illinois-based T.C. Furlong recently added a self-powered Meyer Sound MICA line array loudspeaker system to sharpen its competitive edge in the event rental market. The MICA integrates smoothly with T.C. Furlong’s other Meyer Sound systems, including the M’elodie line array loudspeakers, and has equipped the 36-year-old audio provider with a new range of tools for the steady flow of projects that require high-quality sound reinforcement. The company’s success story can be traced back to owner T.C. Furlong’s vision… View this story
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Friday, July 24, 2009
PSW Staff 07/24/09 10:22 AM, 0 CommentsEighth Day Sound recently did double-duty on two major events, the Hot 97 Summer Jam at Giants Stadium in New York, and then moving south to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. In both cases, the Highland Heights, Ohio-based sound reinforcement company provided four DiGiCo SD8 digital mixing consoles. At the annual Hot 97 Summer Jam, Eighth Day supported all acts, including Mary J. Blige, Jadakiss, T-Pain, Young Jeezy and Elephant Man, while at Bonnaroo, they handled the… View this story
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
PSW Staff 07/21/09 10:18 AM, 0 CommentsAerosmith is on the road again, with an extensive tour that runs through mid-September and includes performances in LA, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, and many other major cities across America. On the tour, Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry and rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford are performing with six newly acquired Lectrosonics IS400 wireless beltpack instrument systems. Jim Survis, Guitar Tech for Joe Perry and Crew Chief for Aerosmith, was in the market for new wireless equipment for the tour. “We… View this story
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Monday, July 20, 2009
PSW Staff 07/20/09 03:03 PM, 0 CommentsThe NSCA Education Foundation has awarded 10 scholarships to students pursuing careers in the commercial electronic systems industry. Recipients of the scholarships include: • Jesse Ashby, Christopher Newport University, Theatre and Dance • Matthew Ayo, Columbia College Chicago, Acoustics • Jason Denner, Kirkwood Community College, Electronic Engineering Technology • Byron Duarte, Columbia College Chicago, Audio Arts and Acoustics • Gary Fine, Columbia College Chicago, Audio Arts and Acoustics • Thomas Evans, Columbia College Chicago, Audio Design & Production • Andrew… View this story
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Friday, July 17, 2009
PSW Staff 07/17/09 12:28 PM, 0 CommentsWhen mixing engineer and record producer Erwin Musper built The Bamboo Room Studio in his home, he used the opportunity to upgrade some of the equipment he’d grown accustomed to using in other studios. This included the addition of an Aviom A-16II personal mixing system as part of his cue setup, which Musper called upon during production of the most recent CD for Dutch alternative rock band The [New] Shining. Musper’s experience alongside producers Mutt Lange and Bruce Fairbairn and… View this story
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Monday, July 13, 2009
PSW Staff 07/13/09 10:02 AM, 0 CommentsJohn Hayes and Jesse Ashby have been named the recipients of the 2009 Robert Bosch Scholarships through the NSCA Education Foundation. These $2,500 scholarships are granted to students pursuing careers in the electronic systems industry or a related field. Hayes attends Columbia College Chicago and is working toward a bachelor’s degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics. He gained valuable, hands-on experience installing sound systems into a variety of commercial settings, and is anxious to contribute to the sound installation industry… View this story
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
PSW Staff 06/30/09 06:48 AM, 0 CommentsShure Incorporated announced that Rick Renner has joined the company as a Regional Sales Manager, and will be responsible for managing sales for Shure in the Northeast U.S. “It’s great to have Rick on our team,” said Jim Schanz, Director of U.S. Field Sales. “He brings a proven track record of successful sales experience in pro audio and extensive industry knowledge to our team, which will help us continue to grow our business in the U.S.” Before joining Shure, Renner… View this story
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