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Monday, June 03, 2013Pro Production: The Wide World Of Road Cases
Craig Leerman 06/03/13 07:53 AM,If audio gear doesn’t arrive at the venue ready to work, you’re out of luck. It’s the primary reason why racks and cases are so important (if overlooked). And in addition to the obvious purpose of protecting equipment from damage, they also serve other important functions, including helping to organize, inventory, store, transport and set up a systems. Being able to locate things quickly on a show is a must, especially when you’re working with local stagehands who are not… View this post
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The Old Soundman: A Rare Glimpse Into The Tool Bag Of A Legend
Old Soundman 06/03/13 07:46 AM,An individual who corresponds to the description of a fugitive known to viewers of “America’s Most Wanted” and “Cops” known only as “JR” sent in this question, which gives me a chance to pontificate, something that I very much enjoy doing. The beautiful thing is that I can go on about stuff that my questioners are correct about, or just as well when they are off the mark. It’s all fuel for my turbine, my reactor, my photovoltaic converters. What’s… View this post
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Friday, May 31, 2013To Infinity & Beyond: The Intersection Of Modern Production Technology
Ken DeLoria 05/31/13 12:14 PM,As the world continually progresses, new technologies and methodologies inevitably present themselves. Most developmental efforts are intended to aid technology users improve their work output in respect to quality and efficiency, while also aiming to make a profit. This cycle occurs in every industry from heavy construction to microscopic surgery. We, as the providers and operators of entertainment and communication equipment, are constantly in the midst of it all. And we must adapt to these changes if we wish to… View this post
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Big Thrill Productions Supports Francesca Battistelli Tour With Meyer Sound
PSW Staff 05/31/13 11:15 AM,On her recent North American “Hundred More Years” tour, Christian singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli and supporting act The Afters played venues of all shapes and sizes, with Big Thrill Productions of Weatherford, TX, and Athens, GA, providing Meyer Sound M’elodie line array loudspeakers and 1100-LFC low-frequency control elements that were successfully adapted for varying room configurations. According to the tour’s production manager and FOH mixer Anthony Martinez, the system easily adapted to any challenges that were presented. “I love the versatility,”… View this post
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Master Audio Launches DSP Studio App For iPad
PSW Staff 05/31/13 09:36 AM,Master Audio has launched the highly anticipated iOS DSP Studio app for iPad, bringing full wireless remote control and monitoring of its flagship Xcellence series of loudspeaker systems to the popular tablet device. The application – which is also available in a PC version – utilizes a bespoke control protocol that supports Wi-Fi connectivity (control over IP). This allows the app to address the ethernet-enabled amp and DSP modules in the Xcellence series cabinets, affording the user visual feedback on… View this post
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Thursday, May 30, 2013A Heavy Load: Amplifying Orchestral Instruments At Rock Concert Levels
Peter Janis 05/30/13 05:04 PM,One of the most challenging tasks confronted by a sound engineer is amplifying orchestral instruments on a loud stage. Problems abound, including bleed, resonance, feedback… oh, and frustration! It’s important to first understand the environment before dealing with the challenges. When in a “classical” concert hall, orchestral instruments such as violin, cello or upright bass are usually miked with omnidirectional condenser microphones. Omnis are particularly effective at producing a natural sound as they do not focus their attention on a… View this post
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DPA’s d:facto II Vocal Microphone Wins New Fans In Belgium
PSW Staff 05/30/13 12:47 PM,Belgian sound engineer Joris Verniest, from betterliVe.be, has been introducing DPA Microphones’ new d:facto II Vocal Microphone to some of the country’s top bands after being impressed by the natural sound quality it delivers on the live stage. DPA’s Belgian distributor Amptec gave Verniest the first DPA d:facto II Vocal Microphone in the country to demo and since then he has been using it for a wide variety of gigs and with many different artists. “It doesn’t matter what situation… View this post
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Absolute Radio Absolutely Pleased with StudioLive From PreSonus
PSW Staff 05/30/13 12:35 PM,From its roots as Virgin Radio in the mid-1990s to its rebranding in 2008, Absolute Radio has been a beacon of light for lovers of guitar-based rock. One of the UK’s three Independent National Radio stations, Absolute Radio has spawned a network of modern contemporary spinoff stations and has become a mainstay in the UK rock community, sponsoring concerts and events and airing recordings of live shows as part of its regular on-air repertoire. Recently the station added a PreSonus… View this post
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013New Avid S3L Delivers Features Of Live Systems In Compact, All-New Networked Architecture
PSW Staff 05/29/13 12:54 PM,Avid (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced the new Avid S3L, which delivers the sound quality, performance, and features of Avid live systems in an all-new modular, networked design. The open and flexible system is comprised of a high-performance HDX-powered mix engine running VENUE software and AAX DSP plug-ins, scalable remote I/O, a compact EUCON-enabled control surface, and Pro Tools software for integrated live sound mixing and recording. For artists and musicians, S3L delivers the audio clarity and familiar studio processing they… View this post
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Turbosound Flashline Delivers Perfect Sound For Emeli Sandé
PSW Staff 05/29/13 10:09 AM,Turbosound’s Flashline speaker system has delivered seamless, clear, and dynamic sound for Emeli Sandé’s Hammersmith Apollo show at the conclusion of her warmly received seven-date UK tour. The powerful Flashline line array system — designed to deliver hi-fi sound to large audiences using paper cone midrange transducers to deliver beautiful vocal frequencies — was specified by Sandé’s live sound engineer Darren Connor, and supplied by Mansfield-based Entertainment Sound Specialists (ESS) via Britannia Row Productions. Connor deployed a configuration of 11… View this post
Filed in: Live Sound • News • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker • Sound Reinforcement • Stage
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