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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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02/09/10 03:57 PM,
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A big part of the Super Bowl telecast is the halftime show, which has become a major production in its own right, with the biggest names in music performing their hits live on a gigantic yet temporary stage. “It’s really an incredible production,” says Simon Higgs, Monitor Engineer for The Who. “I mean, what’s really amazing is the stage set-up, which has to be put in place and assembled in minutes. And, everything working on the first go – sound,…
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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07/22/09 09:07 AM,
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Shure has introduced three new professional headphone models, the company’s first over-the-ear headphones designed specifically for studio applications. The SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 join Shure’s lineup of professional and home recording equipment, including the recently introduced X2u, XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter and PG27USB and PG42USB side address condenser microphones. The SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 each have a unique sound signature, and offer home recordists, performing artists, and studio engineers premium sound quality for a variety of uses – from active listening…
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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07/16/09 03:01 PM,
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Shure Incorporated has announced that James Ahlborn has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, he will lead the company’s Finance Division and have full responsibility for all of its functions, including internal auditing, financial planning and analysis, treasury, payroll, financial reporting, cost accounting, customs, accounts payable and receivable, tax analysis, and credit. He will also provide strategic counsel as a member of the Executive Staff. “Jim brings a broad financial…
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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06/30/09 05:48 AM,
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Shure Incorporated announced that Rick Renner has joined the company as a Regional Sales Manager, and will be responsible for managing sales for Shure in the Northeast U.S. “It’s great to have Rick on our team,” said Jim Schanz, Director of U.S. Field Sales. “He brings a proven track record of successful sales experience in pro audio and extensive industry knowledge to our team, which will help us continue to grow our business in the U.S.” Before joining Shure, Renner…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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06/23/09 11:51 AM,
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Shure has enhanced its KSM series of microphones with two new ribbon models - the KSM353 and KSM313 - intended for capturing world-class vocal and instrumental performances, both in the studio and on stage. “Ribbon microphones have always been prized for their warm sound quality, but their delicate nature has limited their use to controlled conditions,” said Scott Sullivan, Shure’s Senior Director of Global Product Management. “We knew there was demand for ribbon microphones that could be used in a…
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Monday, June 15, 2009
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06/15/09 04:50 PM,
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Broadcast live from the Grand Ole Opry on Gospel Music Television, the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards relied on audio input provided almost entirely by Shure. A total of 350 microphones were allotted to the task, 16 of which operated on Shure UHF-R wireless channels. Among these 16 channels, 12 worked with either KSM9 or Beta 58A handheld transmitters used for performances by Shure endorsers, including Chris Tomlin, Third Day, Natalie Grant, and MercyMe. Grant – who appeared before the…
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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05/01/09 11:25 AM,
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Cloudy skies and occasional drizzle did little to dampen spirits at this year’s Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, as legions of music lovers descended on Rose Hall, a historic, 7,000-acre north coast plantation, to see and hear performers ranging from Lionel Richie and British sensation Estelle to the legendary O’Jays and Reggae superstar Maxi Priest. With nine acts scheduled for the first night and seven each thereafter over the course of the festival’s three days, production manager Robert Stewart reached…
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