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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, November 26, 2009
PSW Staff
11/26/09 02:30 PM,
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Guitar Center Professional has announced that the GC Pro Installation initiative has been expanded, the results of which can be viewed via the “Installations” link at the GC Pro website. The link provides GC Pro customers with access to a growing number of award-winning companies and individuals who specialize in key areas of professional audio systems design, integration and installation. Four key areas – Architectural Acoustics, Acoustical Design, Systems Integration and Independent Technical Services – have been highlighted, allowing visitors…
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Monday, September 28, 2009
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09/28/09 04:16 PM,
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Electro-Voice has announced the release of new LAPS V2.2A, the company’s line array modeling and design program. LAPS is an essential tool for sound system designers who use EV line array loudspeakers. Using LAPS, a designer can quickly enter an array design and assess its performance. LAPS can model a full sound system, including main arrays, secondary arrays such as delays and front-fills, and subwoofers. After the final system design is chosen, LAPS provides full rigging specifications. LAPS includes comprehensive…
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Monday, September 21, 2009
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09/21/09 12:46 PM,
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Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) announces the lineup of Hands-on Tech Training at WFX Charlotte, scheduled to take place October 27-30, 2009 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Back by popular demand, Hands-on Tech Training will feature more opportunities to get up close and personal with the latest tech equipment. Attendees will hear from industry-leading audio, video and lighting experts and receive the tips and techniques they need to know to master their gear. Hands-on Tech…
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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08/31/09 05:30 PM,
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To commemorate its 15th anniversary, Meyer Sound Germany will host an industry-wide open house event at its headquarters in Montabaur on October 9 and 10. The audio-focused program will bring together touring, installation, and event production professionals, and will highlight a range of technical presentations and discussion panels on the hottest topics in the professional audio business, such as the emerging IEEE 802.1 Audio/Video Bridging (AVB) networking standard. A highlight of the day’s events will be a demonstration of the…
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PSW Staff
08/31/09 03:10 PM,
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ARX Systems has announced the addition of the new and unique USB I/O Universal Transformer Isolated USB Interface to its range of precision audio tools. The USB I/O is a true “plug and play” analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog pro audio interface and requires no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Win XP and Vista. It features transformer isolated audio inputs and outputs, with new USB analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter chipsets that are incorporated into the circuit topology, allowing maximum headroom…
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Friday, August 28, 2009
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08/28/09 02:43 PM,
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WFX Charlotte has extended the deadline for submissions for the 2009 WFX New Product Awards and WFX Solomon Awards. The new entry deadline is September 11, 2009. These programs, both in their 4th year, recognize outstanding achievements in church facilities and audio visual projects, as well as the multitude of products that make them happen. WFX Solomon Awards The Solomon Awards are designed to recognize churches and their partners for excellence in facilities design, building, operation, use, and technical production.…
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08/28/09 10:06 AM,
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In Howard Community College’s Smith Theater in Columbia, Maryland, a typical day might include everything from theater and film to lectures and meetings, with the occasional live concert thrown in as well. With inputs ranging from a single voice up to 56 inputs and outputs that might be mono, stereo or full surround sound, it was critical that this multifunctional space have a sound system with maximum flexibility and sonic clarity. The college chose an Allen & Heath iLive-112 digital…
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wayne Wadhams
08/27/09 03:35 PM,
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There is no way to say for sure what specific elements, sounds or aspects of a record make it a HIT. Yet every hit has a few key things that grab our attention and make it memorable. Reviewing a long list of hits, we find that many of the same or analogous elements work over and over, in their separate contexts, to create their charisma. Some of these have to do with the song itself, others with the way it…
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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08/25/09 04:17 PM,
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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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