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  • Monday, April 26, 2010
    Powersoft Announces M Series Power Amplifiers
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 03:55 PM, 1 Comment
    Powersoft has announced the M Series line of power amplifiers. The M Series consists of five new models that include two 4-channel and three 2-channel versions. M Series amplifiers come in a one rack unit chassis, 14.1” in depth and weight just over 16lbs. All M Series models feature Powersoft’s advanced plug-in DSP module. When installed and preset to meet the needs of a particular installation including settings for crossover frequency and curves, basic system EQ and protection functions, the… View this post
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  • One Systems Introduces Powered Direct-Weather 15-inch Two-Way System
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 03:00 PM, 0 Comments
    One Systems has introduced the POPS 15. The One Systems Powered Outdoor Presentation System 15 (POPS 15) is designed for applications ranging from indoor or outdoor applications such as sporting events, civic celebrations, drama presentations and festivals, etc. that require a high-output, high-quality sound capable of excellent sonic projection. The POPS 15 is a powered 15-inch two-way system featuring concert-quality components, 1,600 watts of bi-amped power, full digital signal processing and a tough weather-resistant, inert enclosure. The speakers woofer features… View this post
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  • Tech Tip Of The Day: Feedback Problems With Drum Risers
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 01:49 PM, 0 Comments
    Provided by Sweetwater.   Q: Our band recently built a drum riser to use on gigs. Now it seems like the drums feedback in the low end a lot more, especially the bass drum. What can we do? A: The drum riser is sympathetically vibrating (resonating) with the drums and/or PA system. Either way it is feeding these resonances back to the drums, causing the heads to ring a little more, which is being picked up by the mics, etc.… View this post
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  • Aviom Pro16 Helps Lower Stage Volume At Bartley Christian Church
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 01:02 PM, 0 Comments
    Aviom’s Pro16 digital snake and personal mixing system, supplied by Coda Audio Services, is helping to bring versatility and lower stage volumes to the worship services at the newly constructed Bartley Christian Church sanctuary in Singapore. As part of a new construction effort to accommodate an ever-expanding congregation, Bartley Christian Church in Singapore employed PAVE Systems as systems integrators to help update its audio system. With plans for the new sanctuary to seat up to 1,200, but with attendance for… View this post
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  • Middle Atlantic Products Chosen In Aztec Theater Renovation
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 10:16 AM, 0 Comments
    Originally built in 1926, the Aztec Theater is a premier destination in San Antonio’s restored RiverWalk section. SDR Specialties were called upon for the renovation, and worked in tandem with architect Steven Durr Design and consultant Drury Southwest. The project required exceptional awareness and sensitivity of the Theater’s historical status in terms of a compact, efficient and unobtrusive installation. When it came to the equipment infrastructure, Steve Hennig of SDR chose Middle Atlantic Products. Said Steve, “I chose Middle Atlantic… View this post
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  • AKG Introduces 99er Microphone Series
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 09:45 AM, 0 Comments
    AKG has introduced the line of 99er microphones which offer many solutions installed sound applications. The new line – which consists of the CGN99, CHM99, CBL99, CK99 and the DGN99 - incorporates components from classic AKG products such as the capsule of the C542 BL boundary layer microphone and the acoustical components of the discreet gooseneck range. All of the microphones are equipped with RF shielding to meet the high demands of electromagnetic compatibility in everyday installations. The family consists… View this post
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  • K1/KUDO Adds Euroshow To Pilot Program
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 08:31 AM, 0 Comments
    One of Russia’s largest rental companies, St Petersburg-based Euroshow, has become the latest member of the L-ACOUSTICS K1/KUDO Pilot Program. The company, which became an L-ACOUSTICS rental agent last year with the purchase of a KUDO large format line source system. Euroshow has taken delivery of 48 K1 large format line source cabinets, 24 K1-SB subwoofers, an additional 36 KUDO cabinets and 32 SB28 subwoofers, plus 23 LA-RAK touring racks fitted with LA8 amplified controllers to drive the system. Euroshow… View this post
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  • Midas PRO6 Used On Beverley Knight Tour
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 08:15 AM, 0 Comments
    FOH engineer Trevor Gilligan recently completed a UK tour with Beverley Knight using a Midas PRO6 live audio system. This was Gilligan’s first time out with a PRO6, who stated, “I put together a 37 channel mix using one stereo sub group for Beverley and another for the backing vocals.” “This was so I could insert a frequency compressor on each sub group, and they worked beautifully. As I mixed our first show I started to notice how solid and… View this post
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  • Friday, April 23, 2010
    Line6 Exclusively Distributed By Proel In Italy
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    PSW Staff 04/23/10 01:06 PM, 0 Comments
    Line6 has signed a partnership agreement with Proel, making them the new exclusive Italian distributor of the products of Line6. Michael Utley, Line6 International Sales Manager commented on the agreement, stating “Proel is the right partner we need for the Italian distribution of Line6 product lines.” “in a market environment which is still challenging and yet showing significant signs of recovery, we have finalized this deal in order to bring about a turning point in the marketing of our brand… View this post
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  • Eventide Announces Cash For Clunkers Hardware Trade-Up Offer
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    PSW Staff 04/23/10 09:28 AM, 0 Comments
    Eventide has announced a trade-up program designed to reward long-time customers with a limited-time opportunity to trade in Eventide processors for credit against the purchase of a new Eventide processor. The trade-in must be completed through a participating Eventide authorized dealer or Eventide customer service. Effective immediately, this offer expires June 30, 2010.  “We want to reward our loyal customers with an opportunity to trade-up their older Eventide rack units for our state-of-the-art rack processors.” “The classic Eventide processors of… View this post
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