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Friday, April 03, 2009
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04/03/09 02:30 PM,
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Blue Sky has introduced two new components to its full line of monitoring solutions: SUB 212 400-Watt Push-Pull Active Subwoofer and the SAT 8 300-Watt Compact Mid-Field Monitor. The SUB 212 is designed to be an integral part of the monitoring system, enabling a studio monitor, such as the SAT 8, to be positioned for the best imaging, and the SUB to be positioned for the best bass response. Relieving the studio monitor of the requirement to reproduce the low…
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
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04/02/09 12:35 PM,
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New QSC Audio K Series powered loudspeakers combine molded ABS enclosures, uniformly matched drivers, 1,000-watt Class-D amplification, advanced DSP, and QSC’s touring spec amplification in a single package. The line is comprised of four models - K8, K10, K12, and KSub (dual-12-inch subwoofer). QSC Director of Entertainer Solutions Ray van Straten states, “The K Series has been designed entirely without compromise, from the ground up. QSC has departed from convention and at the same time exploded a myth that smaller…
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04/02/09 09:42 AM,
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JBL Professional has introduced two new additions to its PRX Series, including the PRX512Mi multipurpose powered loudspeaker and the PRX718S high-performance powered subwoofer. These additions bring the total number of models in the PRX Series to seven. The PRX512Mi is a 12-inch, two-way, truly multipurpose, self-powered loudspeaker system, with a frequency range of 46 Hz to 20 kHz. It includes a 12-inch Differential Drive woofer, a neodymium compression driver mounted to a 70- x 70-degree horn, all driven by a…
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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03/31/09 12:35 PM,
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ICON 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…
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Friday, March 27, 2009
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03/27/09 10:41 AM,
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As the latest addition to the QSC Audio AcousticDesign Series, the model AD-S28Tw surface mount subwoofer is acoustically matched to all other offerings within the AD Series. The AD-S28Tw is specified as providing continuous power handling capacity of 250 watts and capabilities for managing up to 700 watt peaks, and it also has a 70/100 volt multi-tap transformer with eight ohm bypass, frequency response of 42 Hz-165 Hz, and sensitivity of 94 dB (1W/1m). The AD-S28Tw incorporates a pair of…
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
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03/26/09 09:47 AM,
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Peavey has introduced the Euro Series, a new line of portable, professional loudspeakers marked by high performance, light weight and high power handling. The two-way, full-range Euro 115 (15-inch woofer) and Euro 112 (12-inch woofer) enclosures both incorporate Peavey RX22 titanium compression drivers. Patented asymmetrical Quadratic Throat Waveguide technology eliminates distortions commonly caused by drivers pushing high sound pressure levels. The Euro 218 subwoofer is outfitted with a pair of 18-inch neodymium-loaded, with peak power handling rated as up to…
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03/26/09 09:17 AM,
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Presenting myriad angled planes and asymmetrical layout, St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas has been recently enlarged and furnished with glass and stone surfaces, but the visually striking sanctuary also carried the potential of jumbling words and music in multiple uncontrolled reflections. The solution was discreet acoustical treatments working hand-in-hand with a precision-calibrated Meyer Sound line arrays to provide markedly improved clarity along with a greater sense of intimacy. Mary Thompson, the music director at St. Laurence, has…
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Monday, March 23, 2009
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03/23/09 09:14 AM,
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In mid-February, the House Depot, along with We Love Industries, teamed up with Congo De Oro Productions to help bring Miami the first annual Carnaval Electronic Music Festival at Miami’s Bayfront Park. Celebrating one of Colombia’s oldest carnivals, Carnaval is the 2009 Miami rebirth of that event. Featuring a variety of music to suit everyone’s preferences, the event drew approximately 2,000 spectators. With a crowd of this size, the sound system needed to be clear, potent, and offer considerable control…
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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03/17/09 11:10 AM,
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EAW has announced the availability of the new JFL210 Compact Constant Curvature line array and compatible JFL118 subwoofer. The JFL210 incorporates a range of EAW line array technologies within a mobile, lightweight package that’s a solution for numerous small- and medium-sized applications, including portable and installed A/V as well as musician/DJ. JFL210 modules form easily configured arrays with predictable output and coherence, providing coverage that is both horizontally symmetric and consistent from short to long throws. The JFL210 can be…
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Monday, March 09, 2009
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03/09/09 02:32 PM,
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Launching in late fall 2008 and currently continuing in Europe, Metallica’s World Magnetic world concert tour (in support of the album of the same name) features the band’s long-preferred in-the-round live performance configuration, with more than 200 loudspeakers flown for each arena show. For more than 20 years, two mainstays on the audio crew have allowed the group to continue to pursue the development of its touring system: Front of House Engineer “Big Mick” Hughes and Monitor Engineer Paul Owen.…
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