Articles Tagged Sound Reinforcement

  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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    PSW Staff 05/23/12 02:54 PM,
    Recognizing the importance of engaging directly with its stakeholders, Executive Director Bob Moses has named Steve Green AES Business Development Manager. An accomplished audio systems and applications engineer, and skilled technical marketing manager, Green will focus his energies on expanding the AES constituency and maximizing the value of its many assets and services. “I’ve known Steve Green over twenty years,” Moses said.  “I was his customer for more than half of them, and I learned that I could go to… View this story
    Filed in: AVLive SoundRecordingChurch SoundNewsPollAudioBusinessManufacturerSound ReinforcementStudio

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    PSW Staff 05/23/12 02:44 PM,
    Faced with audio issues ranging from sound quality to interference, Central Seventh Day Adventist Church in Albuquerque decided to switch from conventional wireless microphones to Line 6 XD-V digital wireless. As Pastor Don Gibson recalls, “Our systems were pretty old, and we started having issues, especially after the FCC rules changed. Then the Line 6 systems solved all our problems.” Tony McKenzie, a member of the congregation and an AV professional, helped research the change. “Having been an audio-visual technician… View this story
    Filed in: AVLive SoundChurch SoundNewsPollAudioMicrophoneSound ReinforcementWireless

  • Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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    PSW Staff 05/22/12 08:35 AM,
    Philadelphia’s Patti LaBelle, was part of the 3rd annual Mothers Day Music Festival at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City held on Mother’s Day. The concert also featured Johnny Gill and Charlie Wilson. The historic Boardwalk Hall, which seats close to 15,000, has played host to a high profile list entertainers and sporting events throughout its 81-year history. ACIR Professional (Egg Harbor Township) provided the entire audio rig and backline for the concert including two Yamaha PM5D digital audio consoles for… View this story
    Filed in: Live SoundNewsPollAudioConcertConsolesDigitalSound Reinforcement

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    PSW Staff 05/22/12 07:03 AM,
    Consistent audio quality is the rule at the Lied Center of Kansas, the principal performing arts venue for the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Whether attending a headliner concert in the 2,000-seat theatre, an evening of acoustic folk music in the new pavilion, or an outdoor social event on the adjoining terrace, patrons appreciate the superlative music and voice reproduction provided by Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers. The newest addition of Meyer Sound equipment was installed in the facility’s new education… View this story
    Filed in: AVLive SoundNewsPollAudioInstallationLoudspeakerSound Reinforcement

  • Monday, May 21, 2012
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    PSW Staff 05/21/12 01:54 PM,
    The idea of an electronic music festival might send a shudder down your spine—for many it does. Characterized by the kind of sound frequencies that make one weak at the knees, Ultrafest in Miami Florida is billed as the World’s Premiere Electronic Music Festival and it lives up to every expectation, including the earth shattering. Beachsound based in Miami have built a reputation at this festival after providing audio for multiple stage for several years. Neil Rosenstock who heads Beachsound’s… View this story
    Filed in: Live SoundNewsPollAudioConcertLine ArrayLoudspeakerSound ReinforcementSubwoofer

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    PSW Staff 05/21/12 01:42 PM,
    The investiture of the new French President, Francois Hollande, on May 15, was a long and solemn affair following both tradition and protocol. The official handover of power from former President Nicholas Sarkozy took place at the presidential palace of the Elysée, where President-elect Hollande was formally sworn in as head of state. As demanded by French republication tradition, M. Hollande made his way to the Hôtel de Ville city hall, the seat of the Mairie of Paris for his… View this story
    Filed in: AVLive SoundRecordingNewsPollAudioConsolesDigitalSound Reinforcement

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    PSW Staff 05/21/12 10:38 AM,
    Located in Corona, California, the Fender Center for Music Education is a busy place. The 33,000-square foot building is home to a music school, a museum, two performance venues, and a recording studio. Run by the nonprofit Fender Museum of Music and the Arts Foundation, the Fender Center’s main focus is to provide music education to young people at low or no cost. As the Center’s audio engineer Kelly McGuire explains, the program has made an impact on a great… View this story
    Filed in: Live SoundRecordingNewsPollAudioConcertConsolesDigitalStudio

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    PSW Staff 05/21/12 10:25 AM,
    Following an eventful Q1 that saw the retailer expanding its operations in Tucson, Arizona, and Highland Park, Illinois, Guitar Center held the grand opening of its new location in North Charlotte, North Carolina, in April.  The store is located at 8813 JW Clay Blvd., STE A, Charlotte, NC 28262-5416. Guitar Center North Charlotte is Guitar Center’s 225th retail location. Guitar Center North Charlotte’s grand opening introduced customers to a vast selection of products and a dedicated staff with unparalleled musical… View this story
    Filed in: AVLive SoundRecordingChurch SoundNewsPollAVAudioBusinessInstallationSound Reinforcement

  • Friday, May 18, 2012
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    PSW Staff 05/18/12 12:38 PM,
    Tradeshows are a great place to discover the latest, greatest products. While many manufacturers use models or product specialists to present their wares, others want something a bit more unique—and that’s where tradeshow magician Scott Tokar comes in. Outfitted with his trusty Countryman E6 Omni Earset Microphone, he consistently puts a fresh spin on tradeshow presentations. Tokar is not only a magician; he is the founder of Corporate-Fx, a firm dedicated to maximizing a company’s tradeshow visibility by attracting prospective… View this story
    Filed in: Live SoundNewsPollAudioBusinessMicrophoneWireless

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    PSW Staff 05/18/12 12:07 PM,
    According to a recent survey by Gibson Guitars, First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota is “one of the ten greatest rock venues of all time.” Touring artists consistently rank it one of the best places to play, both in the U.S and anywhere in the world. Between its authentic rock ‘n’ roll vibe, sightline-friendly layout, and iconic status as the concert venue in “Purple Rain,” First Avenue has everything a great live performance space should offer … including an exceptional sound… View this story
    Filed in: Live SoundNewsPollAudioConcertLine ArrayLoudspeakerSound ReinforcementStage