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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
PSW Staff 05/21/13 01:22 PM,As the world’s most famous outdoor electronic music festival, ULTRA has won “Best Music Event” by the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) six consecutive years, from 2005 to 2011, “Best International Dance Music Festival” by the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2008 and “Best Festival” by the Village Voice Media New Times consecutively five years running from 2005 through 2009. Originally created as a pure EDM (electronic dance music) festival in 1999, ULTRA has grown through the years to present not… View this story
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Friday, May 17, 2013
PSW Staff 05/17/13 08:49 AM,Allen & Heath’s iLIVE digital mixing console did not disappoint the hordes of music fans and artists that gathered together at The Belmont in Austin, Texas as part of the 27th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference in March. The days were jam-packed with music industry people from around the world, eager to share their experiences with one another, listen to some great artists and scout for new talent. Organizers announced that nearly 2,000 music acts of all genres… View this story
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
PSW Staff 05/16/13 10:41 AM,For the 16th year in a row, a broad range of Audio-Technica microphones was selected to outfit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A-T supplied over 50 mics to capture the music for the 28th annual induction ceremony, which took place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on April 18, 2013. Inductees included Rush (longtime A-T supporters), Heart, Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy and Donna Summer. Non-performing honorees included Lou Adler and Quincy Jones.… View this story
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
PSW Staff 05/14/13 12:11 PM,For The Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary world tour and continuing engagements, the band has chosen the M80 dynamic microphone from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik in the new “Woody” faux oak finish. The first 15 mics off the handmade assembly line went out on the 50th Anniversary world tour and were signed by the band to raise funds for their favorite charity, The Surfrider Foundation. Additional “Woody” mics are still on the road for continuing Beach Boys engagements. TELEFUNKEN’s artist liaison Jason Scheuner… View this story
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PSW Staff 05/14/13 12:01 PM,Dutch PA company, SoundWorks, supplied 28 Allen & Heath ME-1 personal monitor mixers for iconic singer, Lee Towers, who recently hosted concerts over several nights at the New Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam. Monitor engineer, Jens Koolwijk, managed audio design on the project, and tested several personal monitor systems before selecting ME. van Koolwijk commented: “The decision was an easy one - ME just works like clockwork! There’s no hassle, it’s easy to set up, and the audio quality is sublime.”… View this story
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PSW Staff 05/14/13 11:33 AM,Luminica Gdl of Guadalajara, Mexico, was one of the first rental companies in Mexico and Latin America to invest in Martin Professional’s MAC Viper Profile and had the fixtures out on one of the Carnival season’s more festive events in February, Carnaval Mazatlan. Lighting designer Luis Ernesto Armenta Jiménez has used Martin products since he started in the industry as a programmer and incorporated the new 1000 W Martin fixtures into his lighting design for the festival. “I chose to… View this story
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
PSW Staff 05/07/13 01:45 PM,Popular British indie band Bloc Party celebrated the release of their new album, “Four”, by performing a one-off show at Earls Court in London. The band’s biggest show to date, the performance hinged on proper video support for the 19,000 capacity venue. Video Director Matt Askem and XL Video rose to the occasion with a stunning visual package that perfectly complemented LD Rob Sinclair’s lighting. XL Video supplied two Catalyst Media Servers, a Hog 4 console from High End Systems… View this story
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Monday, May 06, 2013
PSW Staff 05/06/13 10:55 AM,After twelve studio albums, numerous international concerts, and developing the well earned reputation as ‘one of the premiere bands in Canadian music history,’ Blue Rodeo kicked off 2013 with their celebratory 25 Years Tour. Playing theatres and small arenas around Canada, the production needed a show pack that could adjust to a range of audience sizes, while still remaining manageable for a relatively small crew. With the help of Apex Sound & Light, in Toronto, and d&b audiotechnik, Blue Rodeo… View this story
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
PSW Staff 05/01/13 10:04 AM,Sennheiser’s newly launched Digital 9000 wireless system was in use at the recent Bruno Mars and Paloma Faith concert held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in April. This event marked the first time that the system was used for a live concert in the Middle East. In addition, a number of Sennheiser’s wireless systems, microphones and in-ear monitors were also used at the concert. “Given the singer’s popularity, Bruno Mars’ appearance in Dubai has been a widely anticipated event,”… View this story
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
PSW Staff 04/25/13 11:40 AM,Held March 12-18 in Austin, the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference has in recent years grown to encompass film and interactive media, but for many who travel to Texas, it’s all about the music. With over 2,000 acts from 49 countries performing on over 100 stages, the capital city truly lives up to its’ moniker, ‘Live Music Capital Of The World’. And although SXSW’s focus remains on emerging talent, established artists now line up to play intimate showcases… View this story
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