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Monday, December 28, 2009
Sennheiser G3 Wireless Systems Deliver Broadway Sound To High School Theatre
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12/28/09 01:48 PM,
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The theatre department at Greendale High School, located in a suburb of Milwaukee, recently upgraded to new evolution G3 series wireless systems from Sennheiser, with the department now utilizing 20 channels of Sennheiser ew 512 G3 wireless bodypacks and receivers with 10 Sennheiser SKM 500-935 handheld transmitters for live productions in its 900-seat auditorium. In addition to the school’s four annual productions, the Greendale Community Theatre uses the space for three productions a year. A host of music-related events, both…
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
AKG Integrates The DMS 700 Into Its System Architect Plug-In For Full HiQnet Compatibility
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12/24/09 10:34 AM,
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In an introduction that couples AKG wireless performance with Harman System Architect’s ease of use, AKG recently updated its System Architect plug-in for the HUB 4000 Q to version 3.5 with the introduction of the Harman System Architect 2.1 release. The professional digital wireless microphone system DMS 700 is now fully integrated into System Architect. Users have the ability to setup and monitor multichannel DMS 700 systems with tools such as 1 Click Setup, RF Monitor, Environment Scan and Offline…
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
METAlliance Certifies New Audio-Technica 40 Series Microphones
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12/22/09 07:55 AM,
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Audio-Technica has had four new microphones in its 40 Series certified by the Music Engineering and Technology Alliance (METAlliance). Newly certified are the Audio-Technca AT4080 and AT4081 bidirectional active ribbon microphones, AT4050ST stereo condenser microphone, and AT4047MP multi-pattern condenser microphone. The new models, which were shown for the first time in the U.S. at the 127th AES Convention in New York, are designed and manufactured by Audio-Technica, a METAlliance Pro Partner. The METAlliance is comprised of a group of globally-recognized,…
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Shure Wireless Systems Play A Big Role At Kennedy Center Honors
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12/18/09 05:08 PM,
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The recent 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., which will be televised December 29th on CBS, honored writer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck; opera singer Grace Bumbry; actor, director, and producer Robert DeNiro; and singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen. U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were in attenance. “It’s one of the classiest events on the calendar, and definitely one…
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Rob Thomas Kicks Off Solo Tour With Sennheiser Wireless & Wired Microphones
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12/16/09 11:52 AM,
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Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Rob Thomas, lead singer with Matchbox Twenty, has embarked on a solo tour of North America. With him on tour is a selection of Sennheiser and Neumann wireless and wired microphones as well as wireless guitar systems. The set-up also includes the company’s new 2000 Series IEM transmitters and receivers for Thomas, his band, background singers and backline techs. Jim Yakabuski, who regularly mixes front-of-house for Thomas and Matchbox Twenty, says, “The big-ticket item…
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Bosch Conference Equipment Utilized At UN Climate Change Conference In Copenhagen
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12/15/09 11:02 AM,
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The ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (COP15), being held at the 77,000-square-meter Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark through December 18, is the largest UN meeting to date, hosting an estimated 2,500 meetings and attracting more than 100 heads of state from around the globe. Bosch Security Systems was selected as the supplier of conferencing equipment for the event, including 2,500 delegate microphones mainly DCN Next Generation type. Also on the docket is DCN Next Generation Simultaneous Interpretation equipment in two…
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Monday, December 14, 2009
TELEFUNKEN Acquires Stock Of Rare AC-701K Vacuum Tubes
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12/14/09 11:45 AM,
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Following a worldwide search, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has discovered and acquired a substantial stock of the rare AC-701K vacuum tube used in the legendary ELA M 251 microphone. Originally designed by AKG and developed by TELEFUNKEN in the late 1950s, the ELA M 251 is the flagship model of TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, today’s manufacturer of faithful historic recreations of the classic mics of the past. “We are now able to replenish the stock for our most popular microphone, just in time for…
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
American Music & Sound Appointed U.S. Distributor Of beyerdynamic Pro Products
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12/10/09 01:12 PM,
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American Music & Sound (AM&S) has been appointed U.S. distributor for beyerdynamic Pro Audio Products, including the company’s entire offering of wired and wireless microphones, headphones, and broadcast related products, effective January 1, 2010. “This is a momentous occasion for AM&S,” comments Lynn Martin, President of American Music & Sound. “With more than 85 years experience manufacturing the world’s best microphones and pro audio products, beyerdynamic is an incredible fit with our other live sound product lines, and we are…
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The Classic Sound Of Neumann Microphones Defines Panic! At The Disco’s New Recording
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12/08/09 09:59 AM,

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During breaks in a touring schedule with blink-182 and Fallout Boy, Panic! At The Disco has been hard at work on its much-anticipated third studio album, which will follow 2008’s chart-topping “Pretty. Odd.” Retreating to Malibu for pre-production and tracking, the band has given itself an interesting task. The goal was to record an album using the comfort and efficiency of all the digital gizmos that make a modern recording studio modern, but with the unmistakable character and authenticity of…
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Blue Microphone Hires Industry Veteran Dino Virella To Lead Pro Sales
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12/08/09 08:41 AM,
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Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has hired industry veteran Dino Virella as Director of Global Sales – Professional Products. “With our expansion into the live market segment and some exciting things coming on the studio side, the timing for bringing in Dino couldn’t be better,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “His energy and experience will help us deepen our key relationships as well as help in building new ones.” Virella comes to Blue…
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