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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Additional Sennheiser Inventory Added To Serve Eighth Season Of “Dancing With The Stars”
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05/19/09 08:47 AM,
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ABC Television’s “Dancing with the Stars” program continues to be a ratings juggernaut, pulling in 22.5 million viewers for the premier episode of the reality show’s eighth season in March, and also this season, the show has made a number of refinements to its complement of Sennheiser equipment, with production mixer Evan Adelman adding 11 MKH 8000 Series condensers for coverage of the 18-piece orchestra. Further, two of the new Sennheiser crystallized SKM 5200 RF handheld microphones have also been…
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Hosa Technology Introduces The Da-Cappo DA12 Hardwired Earset Microphone
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05/18/09 01:37 PM,
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Hosa Technology, distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones in the Americas, has announced the introduction of the Da-Cappo DA12 hardwired earset microphone. Ideal for use where the interfacing wireless microphone system remains constant, the new DA12 offers the same performance attributes of the original DA12, but with the added convenience of not having to worry about misplacing the cable and adaptor. The DA12 is specificed as having -45 dB sensitivity that makes it suitable for use with Lectrosonics, Sennheiser Evolution and…
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Ryan Tedder Records Lead Vocals With New TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M251 Microphone At Ante Up Audio
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05/11/09 11:08 AM,
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Ryan Tedder, lead singer of One Republic, recently recorded with the new TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M251 condenser microphone at Cleveland’s Ante Up Audio. Ante Up Audio recently added two of the new Ela M251s in addition to other new TELEFUNKEN models including two M16s, two AK47s, an M80 and an RM-5C ribbon microphone. “We love these new microphones,” says Michael Seifert, owner and chief engineer of the Cleveland facility. “If you go with the originals, they’re extremely expensive and they’re…
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Friday, May 08, 2009
Lectrosonics Introduces New HM Plug-On Wireless Transmitter
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05/08/09 04:48 PM,
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Lectrosonics has announced the introduction of the new HM Plug-on Transmitter, the latest in a long line of plug-on style transmitters developed by the company. The new HM transmitter provides100 mW of RF power as well as several unique features, including an LCD with a membrane-switch control panel and audio level meter for ease of setting and operation. It includes a user-selectable high-pass filter, enabling it to be employed for a wider range of applications from ENG (electronic news gathering)…
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Shure UHF-R Wireless In Support Of “Thriller Live” At London’s Lyric Theatre
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05/05/09 11:45 AM,
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When the producers of the “Thriller Live” musical arrived at the Lyric Theatre in London, they found themselves faced with the difficult challenge of isolating a wireless radio frequency within the heart of London’s theatre district. The company turned to Shure and the Joint Frequency Management Group (JFMG) to provide the solution. “The issue we have in such a densely populated area is isolating RF channels that are not already in use,” explained Chris Whybrow, the production’s Sound Designer. “We…
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Heil Sound Introduces PR 20 UT Dynamic Microphone For Wide Range Of Applications
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05/05/09 10:33 AM,
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Heil Sound has introduced the PR 20 UT (Utility) dynamic microphone, a low cost version of the successful PR 20 and intended for live sound, commercial broadcast, and recording applications. Specifications and performance characteristics are identical to the PR 20: wide frequency range, the ability to handle +140 dB SPL, -35 dB of rear rejection and natural articulation. The difference is a stripped down packaging scheme putting the UT in the price range of any musician, recordist or sound company.…
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AKG Introduces AMS Series Adjustable Microphones
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05/05/09 08:34 AM,
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Based acoustically on the AKG Blue Line Series, the newest addition to AKG’s product line-up, the Architectural Microphone Series (AMS) allows users to customize the microphone by easily adjusting the length of the gooseneck module as well as selecting various designs for the shape of the capsule housing unit. The self-designed microphone can be personalized with any color as well as a shiny gold, chrome or a cool nickel finish for professional settings. In total, the entire microphone series are…
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Shure Extends Rebates For 700 MHz Wireless Systems To December 31, 2009
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05/04/09 11:36 AM,
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Shure is extending its rebate program of up to $1,000 for the trade-in of Shure 700 MHz frequency band (698-806 MHz) wireless systems and for any other manufacturers’ qualifying 700 MHz frequency band wireless systems and their related components until the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2009). “Due to the current economic crisis, there are some dealers who have not been able to take advantage of this program yet, and we want to do what we can to…
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The Osbournes Find Sennheiser Quite Functional For Their New Dysfunctional Show
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05/04/09 07:44 AM,
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The Osbournes – Sharon, Kelly, Jack, Ozzy and assorted favorite dogs – are returning to television soon with a variety show on FOX that features audience interaction, candid camera-type skits, music, and even a pair of “mini Osbournes,” two British child actors who impersonate Sharon and Ozzy complete with off-color language. Six episodes of “Osbournes: Reloaded,” which will air later in the year, have already been shot at CBS Television City in Hollywood, where production mixer Evan Adelman did his…
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Shure Mics & Wireless Systems Have Strong Presence At Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
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05/01/09 11:25 AM,
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Cloudy skies and occasional drizzle did little to dampen spirits at this year’s Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, as legions of music lovers descended on Rose Hall, a historic, 7,000-acre north coast plantation, to see and hear performers ranging from Lionel Richie and British sensation Estelle to the legendary O’Jays and Reggae superstar Maxi Priest. With nine acts scheduled for the first night and seven each thereafter over the course of the festival’s three days, production manager Robert Stewart reached…
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