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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2010
    ADK Endorsed By Engineer Sir Eddie Kramer
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    PSW Staff 04/27/10 11:24 AM, 0 Comments
    Eddie Kramer recently used ADK Microphones at the 2010 Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Part of an ongoing series of events which bring musicians and industry professionals together with musicians and music lovers of all levels to sharpen their skills, the 2010 Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood featured an all-star lineup. Bret Michaels, Michael Anthony, Dave Mason, and many others rocked with campers and shared their and stories with everyone in attendance. Legendary producer / engineer Sir Eddie… View this post
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  • Monday, April 26, 2010
    Primacoustic Announces The Release Of Latest Isolation Products,
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    PSW Staff 04/26/10 03:48 PM, 0 Comments
    Primacoustic has announced the release of their latest products, the KickStandBass Drum Microphone Stand and the CashGuard Drum mic shield. The KickStand is a microphone boom-stand isolator that incorporates a heavy stabilizing base with a high-density foam isolation pad to eliminate resonance from the stage, drum riser and studio floor from entering the microphone. A common problem with bass guitars and bass drums is resonance on live stages. This is generally caused by low frequencies coupling with the wood platform… 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
    Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Product • Installation • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System

  • Thursday, April 22, 2010
    Earthworks On Tour With Jack’s Mannequin
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    PSW Staff 04/22/10 03:09 PM, 0 Comments
    The task of miking an acoustic piano is never easy and the issue only compounds itself when it comes to live sound reinforcement. Gaff tape never seems to hold throughout the performance while mic stands get bumped and, in the process, so does the piano sound. Add in ambient noise from the crowd, stage, and surrounding instruments and, from there, it’s frequently a downhill slide. That’s why Andrew McMahon, pianist and lead vocalist for Jack’s Mannequin, trusts the Earthworks PM40… View this post
    Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System

  • Audio-Technica Provides Microphone Solutions For 2010 Academy Of Country Music Awards
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    PSW Staff 04/22/10 10:20 AM, 0 Comments
    Audio-Technica provided wireless solutions for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Several performers used Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System during the course of the show. Country/pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift paired the 5000 Series system with the AEW-T4100 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter for her lead vocals. Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean performed with the 5000 Series… View this post
    Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Digital • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System • Wireless

  • Tuesday, April 20, 2010
    Mojave Audio Chosen For Production Of World Cup Theme
    Mojave Audio MA-200
    PSW Staff 04/20/10 08:01 AM, 0 Comments
    Yalil Guerra, a Cuban born composer who now calls Los Angeles home requires the ability to accurately capture instruments and voices regardless of musical style. Obviously microphone selection plays a large role in the authenticity of the composition’s sound and its ability to generate the “feel” or “mood” required for the project. That’s why Guerra uses Mojave Audio’s MA-200 Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone for all his critical recording projects. Trained on classical guitar in both Cuba and Spain prior to… View this post
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  • Monday, April 19, 2010
    Vienna State Opera Chooses AKG
    The Vienna State Opera Ball.
    PSW Staff 04/19/10 02:31 PM, 0 Comments
    Sound designer Wolfgang Fritz recently outfitted the Vienna Opera House with a complete AKG package in preparation for Vienna’s Opera Ball. The package - which included the WMS4500 high-end wireless system, 19 bodypacks and various microphones - was used to support all live sound needs during the opulent promenade, and also drove the live recordings of the Opera Ball Orchestra to ensure clear, memorable reproductions.  Vienna’s Opera Ball is widely considered to be one of Europe’s largest and most elegant… View this post
    Filed in: Live Sound • Recording • News • Poll • Concert • Digital • Interconnect • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System • Wireless • Audio

  • Friday, April 16, 2010
    Tech Tip Of The Day: Microphones And Monitoring
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    PSW Staff 04/16/10 01:30 PM, 2 Comments
    Provided by Sweetwater.   Q: Is stage monitor placement affected by the polar pattern of the performers microphone? A: When doing live sound work, different microphone polar pickup patterns do dictate where stage monitors should be placed for best feedback rejection. For example: A cardioid pattern microphone has best sound rejection directly behind the mic (place the monitor right in front of the singer), where a hypercardioid mic actually has two dead spots, one at around 160 degrees, and the… View this post
    Filed in: Live Sound • Recording • Feature • Study Hall • Microphone • Monitoring • Sound Reinforcement • Studio • Audio

  • Prairie Prince Chooses Beyerdynamic For Reinforcement Sound
    Prairie Prince Live with The New Cars and beyerdynamic mics
    PSW Staff 04/16/10 07:54 AM, 0 Comments
    With a never-ending schedule of classic rock gigs drummer Prairie Prince is always on the move. This veteran percussionist is a founding member of both Journey and The Tubes, so he’s always in demand. Wherever he goes, his collection of beyerdynamic microphones is always right behind. “I’ve been using beyerdynamic microphones for the past six or seven years,” Prince says. “It started on tour with Todd Rundgren, who has an endorsement with beyerdynamic. It was hard not to notice how… View this post
    Filed in: Live Sound • News • Poll • Concert • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement

  • Bartlett Microphones Announces The TM-125HP High Performance Boundary Microphone
    Bartlett Microphones TM-125HP
    PSW Staff 04/16/10 07:17 AM, 0 Comments
    Bartlett Microphones is now offering the TM-125HP, the High Performance version of their TM-125 boundary mic. Originally designed for the sound reinforcement of actors in drama or musicals, the TM-125HP is also ideal for recording or broadcasting opera, drama, musicals, solo recitals, and small classical music ensembles. The TM-125HP has 14 dBA self-noise—8 dB less than the TM-125—and a flatter frequency response intended for recording. The TM-125 is well suited to sound reinforcement due to its increased rear attenuation and… View this post
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