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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… View this story
Filed in: AV • Feature • AV • Digital • Ethernet • Interconnect • Monitoring • Networking • Software • Sound Reinforcement -
Monday, May 10, 2010
PSW Staff 05/10/10 07:34 AM, 0 CommentsThe crane carries a universal message of peace, only fitting as the more than 100,000 visitors who attended this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival were greeted by a giant representation of the elegant bird. Spanning its wings 150’ and standing a towering 45’ high, the white aluminum origami-style crane was one of the festival’s main attractions at an event known for its stunning visual art as much as its eclectic music. Created by Crimson Collective, a group of… View this story
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Friday, April 09, 2010
Mark Frink 04/09/10 03:44 PM, 1 CommentFrom the smallest van tours to the biggest worldwide touring attractions, digital consoles have established themselves for convenience, consistency and ease of workflow. The modern sound system has neatly divided itself into two major products: loudspeakers and consoles. Most analog consoles have the advantage these days of having been paid for, along with sonic quality and a familiar knob-per-function single-page control surface. However, any production manager can tell you the advantages of digital consoles: footprint, size, weight, repeatability, consistency and… View this story
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
01/17/10 03:30 PM, 0 CommentsThe Audix CabGrabber XL is now available, allowing microphones to be easily attached to instrument amplifier cabinets. The CabGrabber XL is built to attach to cabinets 14 to 20 inches in depth. Simple, compact and easy to use, the CabGrabber XL enables sound engineers and musicians to place a microphone with the use of a microphone stand. The CabGrabber XL is constructed of durable steel tubing and is very capable of holding microphones that are typically used for mic’ing guitar… View this story
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
PSW Staff 09/22/09 02:21 PM, 0 CommentsThis year’s Black Enterprises Golf and Tennis Challenge event at the JW Marriott in Grande Lakes was capped off by a special concert featuring Wyclef Jean, Biz Markie, Chico Debarge and Chrisette Michele. Audio was provided by Orlando’s ASR ProEvents and according to Pro Audio Manager Sergio Leenen, “the variety of acts on the same monitor system can be a challenge, especially in a corporate environment. Knowing the different types of music and volume levels, we suggested the Martin Audio… View this story
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
PSW Staff 09/10/09 03:33 PM, 0 CommentsDelicate Productions of Camarillo, CA recently purchased 14 d&b audiotechnik M2 monitor loudspeakers as well as10 d&b D12 power amplifiers. The new components are already on the road, in fact, in support of The Killers world concert tour that kicked off earlier this month. “Having one brand of floor monitor cabinets is not really an option any more,” states Smoother Smyth, Owner of Delicate Productions. “Performers become comfortable with a certain type of cabinet and want to see them duplicated… View this story
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
PSW Staff 09/09/09 09:50 AM, 0 CommentsBoston Avenue United Methodist Church in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently received an extensive upgrade to its sound system, courtesy of Oklahoma City-based AV-interiors. The church, one of Tulsa’s Art Deco jewels, was built in 1925 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Bruce Goff, and the building is included in the United States’ National Register of Historic Places. Because of its cultural and architectural significance, Boston Avenue church required an upgrade that wouldn’t compromise its renowned aesthetics. “The church wanted… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Consoles • Installation • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Processor • Sound Reinforcement • Subwoofer -
Friday, September 04, 2009
Nort Johnson 09/04/09 04:44 PM, 1 CommentDirk Durham and Earl Neal sat comfortably on a bus outside the Rockford Metro Center in Northern Illinois prior to the next to last show on Toby Keith’s “Biggest & Baddest Tour.” This was also the calm before the twister. When Toby Keith takes the stage in 90 minutes, it’s a controlled audio stampede for the duration of the evening. That morning entering the small arena, the first impression of the PA was “That’s a lot of PA!” A JBL… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Feature • Amplifier • Analog • Audio • Concert • Consoles • Digital • Engineer • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Microphone • Mixer • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • Subwoofer • Technician -
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
PSW Staff 09/02/09 11:19 AM, 0 CommentsBeginning next week (September 9), Avid will travel across the Americas to demonstrate the newest member of its Digidesign VENUE family of live sound consoles, the Digidesign VENUE SC48, an excellent tool for small to mid-sized houses of worship, clubs, corporate A/V companies and touring companies. In a series of local events, registered attendees will receive two hours of hands-on training from veteran live sound engineer and Digidesign Market Manager Robert Scovill. Scovill will instruct in the features and benefits… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Product • Concert • Consoles • Digital Audio Workstations • Digital • Education • Software • Sound Reinforcement • Stage -
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
PSW Staff 09/01/09 03:16 PM, 0 CommentsMax Lindsay-Johnson has been appointed International Sales and Marketing Manager for Duran Audio, and he will be based at the company’s new R&D and production facility in Zaltbommel (Netherlands). “Its an exciting time for Duran Audio, with everything that has been put in place over the past few years, and I feel it’s a real opportunity to now capitalize on these foundations,” states Linday-Johnson. “Seldom do you get an opportunity to be involved in something so technologically far reaching, with… View this story
Filed in: Live Sound • Church Sound • News • Audio • Business • Installation • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement • Subwoofer
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