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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
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08/05/09 01:45 PM,
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iZotope has collaborated with English electronic band Underworld for the latest release of their popular iDrum app for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch. This new app features tracks adapted from all of Underworld albums in celebration of the release of the band’s full catalog on iTunes and in conjunction with a concert available to stream on the iPhone and iPod touch. “iDrum Underworld Edition has been carefully designed as a completely new medium of musical expression where users can interact…
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Monday, August 03, 2009
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08/03/09 10:19 AM,
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Gand Concert Sound of Glenview, Illinois recently provided a NEXO GEO T, GEO S, CD18 subwoofers, PS15, PS10 and PS 8 monitors for the Evangelical Lutheran Youth of America (ELCA) Gathering, held in late July at the Superdome in New Orleans. The event was attended by 38,000 teenagers from around the world, and featured music acts including Skillet, Group 1 Crew, the Katinas, rapper Agape, and Peter Mayer from the Jimmy Buffet Band. A Sunday morning musical mass with Lutheran…
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Friday, July 31, 2009
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07/31/09 04:16 PM,
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Universal Audio has announced the release of the Empirical Labs FATSO powered plug-in for its popular line of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Cards for Mac and PC. The original EL7 FATSO hardware’s design and creative feature set gives users the warm sound of magnetic recording tape, Class-A transformers, and tube circuits. The FATSO Jr. & Sr. Powered Plug-In for the UAD-2 recreates these distinctive sounds with great accuracy, and can be downloaded for $299 from Universal Audio’s Online Store. The FATSO…
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07/31/09 07:21 AM,
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The planning and construction of Northwood Baptist Church’s new worship center in North Charleston, South Carolina, took nearly four years – and the church couldn’t be happier. “It took a little longer than we had originally hoped, but the patience paid off,” admits worship pastor Michael Bell. “But by taking the time to get it right, we got way more than we ever thought we could have. Our new Allen & Heath iLive-T console is a perfect example.” Design-build integrator…
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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07/27/09 01:56 PM,
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The summer of 2009 marks 30 years in business for Ron Tunks Sales (RTS), a successful sales representative firm serving the professional audio and musical instrument retail industries. Covering the southeastern U.S. territory, RTS was recently awarded “Rep Of The Year” honors by Media Matrix, Peavey Architectural Acoustics and Crest Audio at the 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando. Company Founder Ron Tunks states, “In the current business climate I feel fortunate to be a part of this company that is…
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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07/24/09 10:50 AM,
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Northern Sound & Light (NSL), a pro audio and lighting dealer in Pennsylvania, recently visited the Propel Andrew Street High School in Pittsburgh to make a hands-on teaching presentation about the technology and business of live sound. Steve Raslevich, president and founder of NSL, and staff members Jon Miller and Mark Eyer shared their experiences and knowledge in a small group setting. Billed as a new model of secondary education, the Propel Andrew Street High School offers tailored programs and…
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
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07/23/09 10:50 AM,
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The extensive sound reinforcement system serving the new Lancaster County Convention Center (LCCC) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania features network-ready Ashly Audio NE8250 power amplifiers. Interestingly, these amplifiers didn’t exist at the outset of the original system design for this long-delayed building project. “Now that it’s all finished, the preservation of the famous façade is a wonderful aspect of the center, and well worth the hassle during construction,” said Mark Showers, system specialist at Sage Technology Solutions in nearby Mount Joy. Sage…
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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07/22/09 07:10 AM,
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In March 2009, Cirque du Soleil officially opened the doors of its new training center based at the company’s Resident Show Division (RSD) in Las Vegas. where technical staff can advance their skills in the use of the lighting, audio, rigging, and automation equipment behind Cirque’s extravagant, multisensory theatrical spectacles. Meyer Sound, whose audio technology supports all of Cirque’s resident productions, has expanded the company’s worldwide education program to include regular Matrix3 audio show control and CueConsole training sessions at…
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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07/17/09 06:29 AM,
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Sony is expanding its line of portable professional audio recorders with the new PCM-M10, a palm-sized compact unit, designed to be a musician’s tool for composing music or recording practice sessions and performances, and even use as a personal music player. The recorder joins Sony’s PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 models to form a family of flexible and rugged portable field recorders for professional sound applications, including live sound, house of worship, theatrical and broadcast journalism. “The PCM-M10 is ideal for budget-conscious…
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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07/16/09 07:04 AM,
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At the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) , the recent opening of the $53 million Conrad Prebys Music Center unveiled a futuristic complex where digital technology meets emerging forms of musical expression. Under one roof, carefully designed acoustical spaces are combined with Meyer Sound audio technology, including Constellation electroacoustic architecture, to provide students with an innovative performance and rehearsal environment to complement the school’s distinguished education program in new music. A domed mosaic of polygons already winning praise for…
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