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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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11/17/10 11:20 AM,
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Powersoft amplifiers were recently used in conjunction with an Eco-Energy bio-fuel generator to make a green statement for the recent Bon Jovi concert at the River Plate stadium. Sixty Powersoft K10 and K8 amplifiers were employed to drive the thunderous sounds for the 45,000 fans attending the show. The high efficiency design of the Powersoft K Series allowed the show to be powered by the bio-fuel AC generator without missing a beat. “We wanted to make this remarkable performance a…
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Friday, October 08, 2010
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10/08/10 08:58 AM,
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In keeping with its mission and approach to eco-conscious operations and manufacturing, Middle Atlantic Products has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management Systems. One of many ongoing environmental initiatives, the certification reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible practices rooted in conservation and sustainability. ISO (International Organization for Standards) 14001 is a management tool that allows Middle Atlantic to identify and control the environmental impact of its activities, products and services and continually improve its environmental performance. A…
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
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05/27/10 09:51 AM,
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Sooner or later everyone knows that their electronics will give up the ghost, but somehow we’re still shocked when it happens. Just like all electronics, eventually a Shure microphone has been subjected to so many years of abuse that it can’t be repaired and must be discarded. Befitting a product whose specialty is taking a beating, the journey to that great road case in the sky ends . . . well, with another beating. When a Shure product can no…
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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04/19/10 10:01 AM,
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Recently, the visual department of Majestyk Visionz directed, filmed, and edited the world’s first music video powered entirely by green energy sources. For this project, Majestyk Visionz utilized Xtreme-grid from Mobile Green Power. The Xtreme-grid features both solar grids and a backup wind generator which charge an onboard battery for a 24 volt system with a 46kwh capacity. The Xtreme-grid also carries a 5.5kw biodiesel backup generator. The video was created for South Central Cartel’s “I’m on My Gangsta” as…
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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04/13/10 09:50 AM,
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ARX has announced the addition of the new ARX DI Plus RC Direct Box to their signal processing range. ARX’s Managing Director Colin Park said,“Working with the pedigree of our popular DI Plus Direct Box series the ARX design team has redesigned & updated the circuitry and packaging resulting in our new DI Plus RC Direct Box, which is now in production and in stock in the U.S.A”. “ARX is well aware of the problems of disposing of batteries in…
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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The current tour by Green Day sees the band utilizing Telefunken Elektroakustic M80 dynamic microphones for all vocals and various instruments, while at Ocean Way Recording to record the album “21st Century Breakdown,” all of Billie Joe Armstrong’s vocals were recorded with his new Telefunken U-47 and all of Mike Dirnt’s vocals used the new company’s new ELA M 251. Both large diaphragm tube microphones are manufactured in the meticulous reproduction of masterpiece microphones of the past. “The M80s are…
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) announces its enhanced Conference Program for WFX Charlotte, scheduled to take place October 27-30, 2009 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Presented by Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine, WFX is the leading event where church leadership teams connect with tools and technology to create meaningful places and powerful worship experiences. The WFX Charlotte Conference Program offers over 60 sessions, providing the education and training to help teams of church…
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Friday, August 07, 2009
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This summer, London-based sound engineer Harry Bishop has provided live audio systems for a variety of festivals in England, including the One Taste festival in Hyde Park and several festivals in association with Chai Wallahs, an organization dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of high-quality musical acts. Bishop is utilizing Soundcraft Vi6 consoles, which have helped him make the conversion from analog to digital during the hectic festival season. At the One Taste festival, Bishop deployed Soundcraft Vi6 consoles at…
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Reflecting the exponential growth of live sound as an increasingly significant component in the health of the pro audio industry, 127th AES Convention Live Sound Co-Chairs Henry Cohen and Mac Kerr have devised a broad program of critical events designed to keep the “Road Warriors” fully on top of their game. Presentations run the gamut from an assessment of the White Spaces issue to innovations for meeting the increasingly urgent need for compliance with the Green Movement. Live sound programs…
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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07/24/09 10:39 AM,
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Powersoft has announced that unit sales for its power amplifiers have experienced an 11.5-percent increase over the same period in 2008, already a record sales year. This growth reflects world-wide sales, including banner performance from Powersoft’s newly formed U.S. office, run by Thomas Bensen, and its Singapore office, run by Arthur Soh. The combination of new offices, new production facilities, Audio Suite amplifier control software and new amplifier lines insure support for the increased demand for Powersoft products. “We attribute…
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