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Monday, June 21, 2010Tech Tip Of The Day: Condenser v. Dynamic Sonic Differences
Ted Hunter 06/21/10 12:51 PM, 0 CommentsProvided by Sweetwater. Q: I understand the technical differences between a dynamic and condenser microphone. However, I’m wondering what sonic differences exist? Are there any? A: In general (and I think it’s important to preface this with “in general” because there are certainly exceptions to every rule) a condenser microphone will have greater sensitivity and “more” extended top end (and sometimes bottom end) frequency response than a dynamic microphone. This is due to the way a condenser microphone converts… View this post
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AKG Supports Chelsea Academy’s Music Center Through The Bryan Adams Foundation
PSW Staff 06/21/10 12:27 PM, 0 CommentsAKG recently provided a complete set of microphones to support the Chelsea Academy, the recently opened secondary school in southwest London created to be a center of education and creativity. Working with The Bryan Adams Foundation, AKG has donated a 6-piece drum microphone set and four C1000 S condenser mics to the Academy’s Music Centre, which is designed to give students a thorough grounding in performance and recording techniques. The Chelsea Academy is state-funded and part of the Government’s Academies… View this post
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Audio Analysts Provides JBL VERTEC Line Arrays For Conan O’Brien Comedy Tour
PSW Staff 06/21/10 12:18 PM, 0 CommentsJBL Professional VERTEC line arrays are heading up the PA system on Conan O’Brien’s current “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour,” with View this post
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Logic Systems Supplies System With 72 NEXO GEO T Boxes For Rock On The Range
PSW Staff 06/21/10 11:55 AM, 0 CommentsLogic Systems Sound and Lighting of St. Louis provided the two-day Rock on the Rang’ (ROTR) Festival in Columbus, OH with audio and lighting production for the main stage that included 36 elements per side of a NEXO GEO-T line array. Bands performing included Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Puddle of Mudd, Drowning Pool, 3 Days Grace, Deftones, Apocolyptica, 5 Finger Death Punch, Slash, Seether, Godsmack, Rob Zombie, and Limp Bizkit. Approximately 100,000 attended the late May hard rock event… View this post
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces The IC2 Digitally Steerable Line Array At 2010 InfoComm
PSW Staff 06/21/10 08:44 AM, 0 CommentsSee PSW’s comprehensive 2010 InfoComm coverage. Renkus-Heinz announced at InfoComm 2010 the crossover array IC2 (IC Squared). The IC2 is a digitally steerable line array that combines the power and focus of point source loudspeaker technology with the control and flexibility of a digitally steered array. The IC2’s breakthrough technology integrates Renkus-Heinz’s acclaimed digital beam steering into a powerful and versatile point source design. Four 8-inch low frequency Neodymium transducers and 1-inch Titanium Nitride coated HF drivers offer high SPL… View this post
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Friday, June 18, 2010Lectrosonics Expands Aspen Series At InfoComm 2010
PSW Staff 06/18/10 11:40 AM, 0 CommentsSee PSW’s comprehensive 2010 InfoComm coverage. Lectrosonics announced several new ASPEN Series products at InfoComm 2010, including the SPN2412, SPN1612, and SPN812 matrix processors, as well as the SPNTrio teleconferencing processor. All units are RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and employ the ASPEN port with 1 Gbps throughput capability for audio and control data on a single CAT-6 line. Lectrosonics’ SPNTrio combines a matrix mixer with a telephone hybrid and a 2-channel power amp for an all-in-one conferencing solution. The… View this post
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Wharfedale Pro Announces The Titan 8A MKII At InfoComm 2010
PSW Staff 06/18/10 09:55 AM, 0 CommentsSee PSW’s comprehensive 2010 InfoComm coverage. Wharfedale Pro announced release of the Titan 8A MKII at InfoComm 2010. The Tital 8A MKII includes new features and improved amplifier technology which it even better solution for portable sound and fixed installation applications. The MKII features a 2 band EQ from previously available in Titan 12A and 15A to allow for finer tuning of the overall sound. A rear mounted horn LED defeat switch has been added to switch off the throat… View this post
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Tech Tip Of The Day: External Microphone Power SuppliesTed Hunter 06/18/10 09:09 AM, 0 CommentsProvided by Sweetwater. Q: I’ve been shopping around for microphones lately and I’ve been noticing that many require an external power supply. Why do some microphones have an external power source - are these tube mics only? A: You’re correct in that it’s often tube microphones which require an external power source, but not always. And, not all tube mics use external power supplies either. Let’s take a look at why. The first thing that should probably be made… View this post
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Midas Launches The XL8i Digital Console At 2010 InfoComm
PSW Staff 06/18/10 08:32 AM, 0 CommentsSee PSW’s comprehensive 2010 InfoComm coverage. Midas launched the XL8i at InfoComm 2010 as an addition to its digital audio line-up that includes the PRO Series (PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9) as well as the XL8. Midas created the new console in response to requests from the installation, house of worship and theatre markets, leaving a digital performance system which is more cost-effective than its predecessor due to a new input/output configuration which reduces the number of rack-mounted boxes needed while… View this post
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Shure Helps The Grand Ole Opry & Nashville Artists Through TIme Of Need
PSW Staff 06/18/10 08:04 AM, 0 CommentsIn early May, the city of Nashville experienced some of the worst flooding in its history, which affected countless homes, studios, and venues, including the historic Grand Ole Opry House. Soundcheck, a large rehearsal facility and home to Shure’s Nashville office, was partially submerged in up to four feet of water. “I’ve lived in this city for nine years and I’ve never seen it rain like it did that weekend,” said Ryan Smith, Artist Relations Manager for Shure. “If there’s… View this post
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