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Monday, August 24, 2009
PSW Staff 08/24/09 03:47 PM, 0 CommentsSteinberg Media Technologies has released a set of updates to its software and hardware solution consisting of Cubase 5, MR816 CSX and CC121. The added capabilities include substantially extended control options for CC121, workflow enhancements for MR816 CSX/X as well as functional additions and refinements to Cubase 5. The updates further deepen the integration of the three components within the context of the Advanced Integration technology centred on the Cubase 5 Advanced Music Production System. All three updates are available… View this story
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Kevin Young 08/21/09 02:53 PM,After Michael Prowda made the decision to get into live sound he never looked back. “I had no expectations at the time,” he said. “I just wanted to do it. It was like I was driven to be successful.” Based on that comment, it’s no great surprise that the Syracuse, NY-born monitor engineer counts running among his favorite off stage activities. He brings the kind of discipline and perspective to his work that’s essential to anyone who takes pleasure from… View this story
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
PSW Staff 08/20/09 01:42 PM, 0 CommentsThe Northbrook Theater in Northbrook, IL, has selected AKG DMS 700 digital wireless microphone systems to play a role in all 12 of its annual productions. The 300-seat theater recently upgraded to the DMS 700 systems, incorporating 12 DSR 700 receivers, 10 CK 77 Microphones, and 25 DPT 700 bodypacks. The theater is using AKG’s digital wireless system to drive a series of performances put on by youth, for youth. Performing Arts Supervisor Kurt Ottinger needed a system that came… View this story
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Kevin Young 08/19/09 10:01 AM, 0 CommentsIt’s hardly rare to hear the words “major motion picture event” applied to a summer film. Visually stunning or not, whether it’s the latest Hollywood biopic, all-star comedy or action adventure, the phrase is attached to big budget summer flicks so permanently and casually that we hardly take notice. In the case of director Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s environ-epic “Home”, however, that phrase actually rings true… Produced by Luc Besson and backed by PPR, a French holding company that specializes in some… View this story
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PSW Staff 08/19/09 09:18 AM, 0 CommentsCE Pro is currently featuring a very interesting feature article and slideshow gallery offering a detailed look inside the new tour bus commissioned by legendary blues guitarist BB King as he continues to perform at least 100 live concerts a year. The $1.4 million, 45–foot luxury motorcoach has more than $200,000 worth of electronics inside, making it a center of inspiration for laying down tracks, reviewing audio and video, keeping up to date on news and communicating with his fans… View this story
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Monday, August 17, 2009
PSW Staff 08/17/09 08:00 AM, 0 CommentsThe Großer Musikvereinssaal, known to many as the Golden Hall, is home to Vienna’s Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra’s famed annual New Year’s Day Concert. With a worldwide television audience tuning in every New Year’s Day since 1959, the world-renowned architectural acoustics needed more; they needed a full sound system complete with AKG C 12 VRs, K 702s and WMS 400 wireless system. The Golden Hall is more than just a concert venue; it also hosts numerous lectures and public… View this story
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
PSW Staff 08/13/09 06:15 AM, 3 CommentsLeading sound and lighting provider Peak Hire Ltd. of Gloucester, England, recently bolstered its inventory of products with the purchase of eight EAW KF850 Series Virtual Array loudspeakers and eight EAW SB1002 large-format flyable subwoofers. Peak Hire’s EAW inventory was already sizeable, including 16 KF730 compact line arrays modules and eight SB730 compact line array subwoofers, as well as JFX88 and JFX200i compact loudspeakers and SBX220 compact subwoofers. Peak Hire Managing Director Karl Ashman stated, “EAW has long been a… View this story
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
PSW Staff 08/12/09 05:13 PM, 0 CommentsA review course to prepare participants for the NSCA EST-L2 certification exam is now available in a convenient online format, in addition to the classroom-based option currently offered throughout the year. The four-part review helps installers and technicians in the industry build their professional competence and confidence. Building on the foundation set forth in the ESPA Certified-EST training, the EST-L2 demonstrates that certificate holders have specialized knowledge and skills in the commercial electronic systems industry. Designed for individuals with at… View this story
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PSW Staff 08/12/09 11:15 AM, 0 CommentsAudio integration firm Daktronics-Sportsound recently upgraded the sound system at Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana, home to the University’s Division I football team. The new system at the stadium features JBL Professional VLA line arrays as well as PD Series loudspeakers. Washington-Grizzly Stadium opened in 1986 and has undergone several expansions. With the most recent upper deck expansion of 2,000 seats, capacity is currently 25,203. Daktronics-Sportsound installed 12 VLA601-WRC three-way, full-range, weatherized line array loudspeakers, arranged in two… View this story
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PSW Staff 08/12/09 12:05 AM, 0 CommentsThe Love Willows, currently on the road in support of their debut album, are utilizing Sennheiser wireless microphone systems as well as Sennheiser wireless personal monitors. The group is made up of lead vocalist Hope Partlow and guitarist/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ryan Wilson, who provide tight, charismatic, easy-going performances. Their album, “Hey! Hey!”on Decca records, features many more instruments than just vocals and guitar, and the duo bring that support with them on the road using prerecorded tracks. As a result, the stage… View this story
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