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Thursday, July 14, 2011
David A. McNell
07/14/11 10:23 AM,
In the world of networked audio transport, there are two major categories in which a system may fall: a fully standards-based network, or a proprietary network that may or may not use standards-based transport. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and, of course, are subject in varying degrees to the problems associated with transforming an analog signal into a digital stream and then back again. Let’s first explore the biggest question that a system designer should ask when someone shows…
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Monday, February 07, 2011
Andy Wood
02/07/11 05:18 PM,
Many professional audio manufacturers are now actively producing their own proprietary network connection and control systems, thus enabling users to create and control products within the audio chain. While not a particularly new concept (Crown, for example, started the trend in the 1990s with the IQ computer control system for its amplifiers), recent years have seen a plethora of new solutions. Therefore, to partner this article on interconnection options, here’s a brief overview on the control and distribution solutions currently…
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Thursday, May 06, 2010
PSW Staff
05/06/10 06:29 PM,
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Thousands of women are expected to meet this year in over 29 cities across the U.S. for dual one-of-a-kind events as part of the ‘Women of Faith’ tours. ‘Over the Top’ and ‘Imagine” tours are both two-day weekend events focusing on music and uplifting presentations, to be held at arenas and coliseums nationwide throughout the year. This is the first time that two ‘Women of Faith’ tours will take place simultaneously. East Coast ‘Over the Top’ dates include musical performances…
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
PSW Staff
02/18/10 07:51 AM,
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Elevation Church has grown from a congregation of 121 attending a portable service in the atrium at Providence High School (PHS) in Charlotte, North Carolina, to a congregation of over 5,000 attending services at a former Ashley Furniture Warehouse, a portable setup in the McGlohon Theatre, and the very same portable PHS location that started it all, only now in the 800-seat auditorium. Outreach magazine has proclaimed it the fourth-fastest growing church in the U.S., and the technology that delivers…
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
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09/02/09 05:41 AM,
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Allen & Heath is shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T Series digital consoles, including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64 channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card. RAB2 is a remote audio card, enabling iLive digital mixing systems to work with…
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Friday, July 03, 2009
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07/03/09 02:34 PM,
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Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems announced the September delivery of the TXn Series of amplifiers at 2009 InfoComm in Orlando. The Yamaha TX4n at 2,200 watts, TX5n at 2,500 watts, and TX6n at 3,000 watts per channel (all at 2 ohms) offer Yamaha on-board DSP power and incorporate a sophisticated 24-bit 96-kHz DSP engine. In addition to basic amplifier control and status monitoring, extensive speaker processing capabilities are available that will make outboard equipment such as equalizers, delays and speaker processors…
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Monday, June 29, 2009
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06/29/09 07:13 PM,
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Much of the 2009 Glastonbury Festival was spent basking in uncharacteristic sunshine, and contributing significantly to the quality of a weekend already being touted as the best Glasto ever, this year the familiar presence of Yamaha digital mixing consoles had grown to an unprecedented high number. “I’ve been coming to Glastonbury for years in a support capacity and I have never seen so many Yamaha desks on so many stages,” reports Nick Pemberton of Yamaha Commercial Audio. As usual, the…
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
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05/28/09 08:45 AM,
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Held recently on the grounds of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest celebrated its 22nd year with four days of music across 11 stages: Americana, Austin Songwriting, Cabin, Creekside, Dance, The Pit, Watson, Walker Center, Hillside, Little Pickers, and The Lounge, with a couple of ‘just get up and pick’ stages. Spearheaded by ‘B’ Townes from Wilkes Community College and ‘Doc’ Watson in memory of his son, guitar picker Eddy Merle Watson who died 24 years ago, the…
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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05/01/09 04:11 PM,
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The new Ashly Audio ne4400, ne4800 and ne8800 digital signal processors bring user-friendly setup and control to networked audio systems using Ashly’s PC-hosted Protea NE Software via standard 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 protocol. These latest additions to the company’s NE (Network Enabled) Series offer a multi-channel routing matrix with microphone input, network audio and digital audio hardware options, plus an extensive menu of 32-bit/96kHz SHARC-based DSP that supports hot-plug software control. The three standard units offer 4x4 (4400), 4x8 (4800)…
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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04/07/09 01:28 PM,
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Ashly Audio has expanded its NE (Network Enabled) Series of Ethernet-equipped products with three new two-channel power amplifiers that are designed to meet the needs of the performance installed sound and constant voltage markets. The ne800, ne1600 and ne2400 – respectively delivering 400W, 800W and 1200W per channel at four ohms – offer easy setup, control and monitoring using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Ashly’s Protea NE software. They may optionally be factory-fitted with Protea DSP, an AES/EBU digital input…
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