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Monday, April 06, 2009
PSW Staff 04/06/09 11:09 AM, 0 CommentsMeyer Sound has announced that it will release high-resolution measurement data for its loudspeakers in the GLL (Generic Loudspeaker Library) format, enabling users of EASE design and simulation software to do system design modeling using Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers. The GLL format stores data in considerably higher resolution than the EASE SPK database used by previous versions of EASE, resulting in more precise predictions. Meyer Sound’s patented MAPP Online Pro acoustical prediction program will continue to be the preferred prediction… View this story
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
PSW Staff 03/31/09 12:35 PM, 0 CommentsICON Studios in Atlanta recently invested in new Equator Audio Research G12 studio reference monitors as well as a Q18 subwoofer for Studio C, one of four studios utilized by top music artists, such as Akon, Jazze Pha, Shawty Red, and DJ Khaled. The monitors were purchased through Atlanta Pro Audio. The Equator Q12 is a two-way active system employing Equator Audio’s Zero Point Reference coaxial design. The monitor’s no-slope crossover approach reduces the mid-range distortion associated with conventional coaxial… View this story
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dave Dermont 03/25/09 03:01 PM,My gig as house sound man at the country bar just ended after a little over a year. The thing is, it never really started. The first few weeks went fine. The soft opening went very well. Crowds during the grand opening weekend were huge. There was a very nice system installed in the bar. (Two EV MTL-1 subs with two EV QRx 212/75 tops per side, all driven with plenty of QSC power, house console was a Midas Venice… View this story
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PSW Staff 03/25/09 12:30 PM, 0 CommentsSyn-Aud-Con has several of its in-depth audio training sessions coming up, beginning in April and continuing through the year. Led by Pat Brown, Syn-Aud-Con is noted for the depth and quality of its educational efforts. Here’s the schedule of upcoming sessions: Core Principles Of Audio: Provides knowledge that is essential for operating a sound system. Important subjects such as microphone selection, mixer setup, and signal flow are extensively covered. The emphasis is on the practical rather than the theoretical, using… View this story
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Monday, March 23, 2009
PSW Staff 03/23/09 10:45 AM, 0 CommentsATK Audiotek, noted for its sound reinforcement work at events such as the Super Bowl, Dancing with the Stars, and the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, recently chose to invest in 450 units of Powersoft DIGAM K-10 power amplifiers, with each K-10/AESOP (AES Ethernet Simple Open Protocol) offering up to 12,000 watts of power in a one-rack unit space. “We specialize in large, technically difficult special events for television,” says Scott Harmala, VP of Engineering at ATK Audiotek. “The reason… View this story
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
PSW Staff 03/19/09 08:40 AM, 0 CommentsThe NSCA University “Quick Start for Systems Contractors” is a new online, self-paced class for installers and technicians that wish to learn valuable non-technical skills. Quick Start contains five modules that focus on industry knowledge, customer service, troubleshooting, project documentation and responsibility. Staff members who can perform these soft skills well can help your company become more profitable by helping your customers solve problems, save time and have a great experience. “In today’s economy, setting yourself apart from your competitors… View this story
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Monday, March 16, 2009
PSW Staff 03/16/09 12:08 PM, 0 CommentsThe John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts has recently upgraded its audio system with the installation of Soundcraft and Studer digital mixing consoles into nine performance spaces. . The Opera House holds nearly 2,300 guests and is recognized as the official home to the Washington National Opera and the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Also, the establishment conducts ballets, operas and a variety of Broadway road shows. The Terrace Theater, a much smaller venue containing 513 seats, is used… View this story
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