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Wednesday, August 12, 2009Sennheiser Wireless Microphones & Personal Monitors On Tour With The Love Willows
PSW Staff 08/12/09 12:05 AM, 0 CommentsThe Love Willows, currently on the road in support of their debut album, are utilizing Sennheiser wireless microphone systems as well as Sennheiser wireless personal monitors. The group is made up of lead vocalist Hope Partlow and guitarist/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ryan Wilson, who provide tight, charismatic, easy-going performances. Their album, “Hey! Hey!”on Decca records, features many more instruments than just vocals and guitar, and the duo bring that support with them on the road using prerecorded tracks. As a result, the stage… View this post
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009Shure Wireless Mics Serve Headliners & Survive The Elements At Lollapalooza In Chicago
PSW Staff 08/11/09 04:04 PM, 0 CommentsSummer weather finally came to the Midwest last weekend, just in time this year’s Lollapalooza at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. But temperatures in the 90s with high humidity did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the all-star line-up or the crowds that packed the park each night. At least two of the headline artists featured at Lollapalooza utilized Shure wireless microphone systems for their live performances. On the rainy opening night, Depeche Mode slogged through the mud circa Woodstock… View this post
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Brent Averill Enterprises Debuts New 1272 & 1272A Mic Preamps
PSW Staff 08/11/09 08:53 AM, 0 CommentsBAE (Brent Averill Enterprises) has introduced the new, improved 1272 and 1272A stereo mic preamplifiers, featuring a new twist on vintage design, with the hand-built units now housed in enclosed chassis. “The benefit of this new design is that it provides more real estate on which to place additional features,” commented BAE President, Mark Loughman. “The four buttons on the faceplate signify 48-volt phantom power, phase reverse, direct line input and selectable mic input impedance of 1200 and 300 ohms.”… View this post
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Saturday, August 08, 2009Stereo, Surround & More: A Look At The Core Sound TetraMic Microphone
Bruce Bartlett 08/08/09 07:08 AM, 3 CommentsThe Core Sound TetraMic is the first portable, coincident, stereo and surround-sound Ambisonic soundfield microphone under $1,000, and it compares very favorably with similar soundfield mics selling for $3,000. This pencil-sized microphone offers amazing sound and flexibility at an affordable price. Some applications include stereo or surround recordings and broadcasts of musical ensembles, sound effects, news events, sporting events, environmental sounds, and general ambience. How It Works The TetraMic is a soundfield system that utilizes a patented four-capsule microphone and… View this post
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Friday, August 07, 2009Recent Wireless Technology Series: Shure UHF-R Series
Mike Wireless 08/07/09 09:49 AM, 2 CommentsThe Shure UHF-R currently reigns as the most widely rented and specified wireless microphone system. It’s been on the market for four years and has garnered legions of fans. Let’s look at some of the features and technical specifications that make the UHF-R system tick. Components Receiver options include the single-channel UR4S and the dual-channel UR4D. Most often seen, of course, is the dual-channel variant. Three transmitters are available, including the UR1 standard bodypack, UR1M micro bodypack and UR2 handheld.… View this post
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DPA Microphones Unveils DPA 4017-R Shotgun Microphone With Rycote Windshield
PSW Staff 08/07/09 08:22 AM, 0 CommentsDPA Microphones has introduced the 4017-R shotgun microphone with Rycote windshield, created in conjunction with Rycote, and will be featuring it at this year’s IBC exhibition on Stand 8.C90 of the RAI. The new strong suspension and windshield solution has been designed specifically to take the DPA 4017 shotgun mic’s compact size and light weight into consideration. It consists of the 4017 shotgun mic with XLR cable and DPA windscreen; the distinctive Rycote Windshield 2, measuring just 330mm; the Rycote… View this post
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Thursday, August 06, 2009Guitar Center Pro Supplies Gear For Upgraded Audio Facilities At Art Institute Of Washington, D.C.
PSW Staff 08/06/09 10:25 AM, 0 CommentsThe Art Institutes are a group of more than 40 educational institutions throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. As part of an ongoing effort to provide students with exceptional technical support, The Art Institutes are expanding and upgrading the facilities of their professional Audio Production Program. Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is supplying a variety of gear for the new systems, which are being designed by the Walters-Storyk Design Group… View this post
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Sennheiser evolution e 965 Condenser Microphone Now Available In Wireless Version
PSW Staff 08/06/09 05:43 AM, 0 CommentsThe evolution e 965, the unique Sennheiser dual-diaphragm condenser microphone, is now available as a wireless version. The MMK 965-1 microphone capsule attaches to both Sennheiser 2000 Series and evolution G3 Series SKM handheld transmitters in seconds, allowing users of both series to enjoy the unique dual-diaphragm advantage of Sennheiser’s e 965 microphone. The Sennheiser ew 500-965 G3 system is based around the MMK 965-1 and ships with the EM 500 G3 receiver, a GA 3 rack-mount kit, and the… View this post
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009Audio-Technica Enhances Engineered Sound Product Line With New Contractor Program
PSW Staff 08/04/09 07:46 AM, 0 CommentsAudio-Technica has announced that it is offering contractors a new program for its Engineered Sound product line. As part of this initiative, Audio-Technica is providing new freight options and extended terms; the company has also expanded the warranty on its entire range of Engineered Sound products to five years. The Audio-Technica Engineered Sound line is available only to the professional installed sound market via a network of specialized sound contractors and system integrators, as opposed to retail outlets. The Engineered… View this post
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Monday, August 03, 2009AKG Head of Advertising Mathilde Neubauer Steps Down After 37 Years With Company
PSW Staff 08/03/09 07:08 AM, 0 CommentsFor an impressive 37 years (1972 to 2009), Mathilde Neubauer worked for AKG, and she has announced her retirement, effective August 1, 2009. As Head of Advertising, she helped to develop the brand of a leading professional audio technology and product provider. In this effort, she focused primarily on strengthening the position of AKG products in the company’s main markets, the USA, Europe, and Asia, year after year. “AKG is famous for making premium quality microphones and headphones, many of… View this post
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