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Wednesday, February 25, 2009Three Large-Scale German Theatres Install Riedel Communications Intercom Systems
PSW Staff 02/25/09 08:35 AM, 0 CommentsThree large theatres in Germany have recently installed intercom systems from Riedel Communications. While the State Theatres in Meiningen and Dresden chose Riedel’s Performer 32 intercom matrix/stage management system, a Riedel Artist 64 intercom matrix is used at the opera house in Halle. Next to the Semper Oper, the Schauspielhaus is the biggest theatre in Dresden. Its program consists of classical plays and musical theatre productions. The backbone of the intercom system at the theatre in Dresden is a Riedel… View this post
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Monday, February 23, 2009Equator Audio Research Expands Into Asia-Pacific Market
PSW Staff 02/23/09 12:44 PM, 0 CommentsEquator Audio Research, manufacturer and designer of Q Series reference monitors that utilize DSP to assist engineers in optimizing for accurate monitoring in any room, has established a sales and marketing office in Singapore. The new office will be headed by Ken Tovich, who stated, “Equator has developed an incredible range of products. Not only do they have a big sound, they actually analyze the room in which they’re playing and then digitally correct the system to optimise the acoustic… View this post
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Outline Butterfly Chosen For Main PA At Royal Wedding In Dubai, UAE
PSW Staff 02/23/09 10:18 AM, 0 CommentsDubai-based production company Events Productions deployed multiple hangs of Outline Butterfly line arrays to cover the large-scale indoor venue at the Al Maktoum Wedding Celebration hosted last month by the ruling family of Dubai (UAE). To meet the needs of such a huge venue, Events Productions decided to significantly increase its stock of Outline equipment by purchasing more than 80 boxes, including Butterfly Hi-Packs, subwoofers, HARD monitor wedges, and more. Hosted at halls 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the… View this post
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Saturday, February 21, 2009Genelec 8200 Series Monitors Chosen By Music Mixers At 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards
PSW Staff 02/21/09 11:32 AM, 0 CommentsAt the recent 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards Show, telecast on CBS from L.A.‘s Staples Center, XM Productions/Effanel Music employed Genelec 8200 Series Active DSP monitoring systems. Genelec DSP systems consisting of 8250 and 8240 active monitors, along with the 7260 subwoofer, were used in XM Productions/Effanel Music’s L7 truck for the live music mix, as well as in the mirrored system in the Nova offline remix booth. The EMMY Award-winning GRAMMY show takes full advantage of the highest-resolution broadcast quality… View this post
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Friday, February 20, 2009Roundup: Sound Reinforcement & More At The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards
PSW Staff 02/20/09 03:07 PM, 0 CommentsATK AudioTek of Valencia, California, supplied live audio production for the recent 51st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center arena in downtown Los Angeles, with a live performance bill featuring considerably more nominees and performers than in the past. Of particular note, more than 50 wireless microphone systems were in use, with frequency coordination provided by Dave Bellamy of Burbank-based Soundtronics Wireless. House Audio Mixer Ron Reaves notes that “there were absolutely no RF failures that I was aware… View this post
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Thursday, February 19, 2009KRK Systems Unveils New R6 Passive Studio Monitor
PSW Staff 02/19/09 04:39 PM, 0 CommentsKRK Systems has announced the availability of the R6 passive studio monitor, which incorporates design cues from KRK’s best selling Rokit line, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. A key design component of the new R6 is the molded front baffle that virtually eliminates diffraction distortion caused by standard flat baffles. Further, this curved front baffle was engineered to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies, resulting in a sweet spot that is significantly larger than products with square… View this post
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009SM Series Monitors Join Other EAW Components At Ealing Christian Centre In London
PSW Staff 02/11/09 02:04 PM, 0 CommentsThe Ealing Christian Centre (ECC) in London recently upgraded its sound system with new EAW SM Series stage monitors for vocalist and band use. The upgrade was accomplished with the help of EAW UK dealer AA Systems (www.aa-systems.com). The new monitors join the facility’s existing EAW KF600 Series three-way loudspeakers that have both groundstacked and flown since being installed four years ago. Specifically, the system now offers eight discreet monitor mixes feeding pairs of SM64 monitors and SM15 monitors positioned… View this post
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Monday, February 09, 2009Sennheiser Announces Three New Models Of Lightweight Headphones
PSW Staff 02/09/09 06:50 AM, 0 CommentsSennheiser has introduced three new models of headphones: HD 218, HD 228 and HD 238 Precision, all optimized for use with MP3 players, Apple iPods, Apple iPhones and other portable devices. All three new models are light and compact construction, and offer individually adjustable ear cups to insure maximum comfort. And, the ear cups are closed, screening out unwanted outside noise. The HD 228 is tailored to deliver richer bass performance, with neodymium magnets enhancing audio quality. The HD238 also… View this post
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Fostex Announces PM0.4W Powered Monitors With White Finish
PSW Staff 02/09/09 02:35 AM, 0 CommentsFostex PM0.4W powered studio monitors are now available with ‘high-gloss white front baffles for a striking look. The PM0.4W is designed for applications ranging from desk-top use to studio monitoring, as well as portable audio monitoring. It carries an MSRP of $299/pair. MAIN FEATURES • Exclusively designed 4-inch woofer and UFLC 0.65-inch soft dome tweeter • High efficient bi-amp drive with 18W each for LF and HF • Independent amplifier in both L and R units. • Beautiful glossy white… View this post
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Friday, February 06, 2009ATC Loudspeakers Chosen For T Bone Burnett’s Electro Magnetic Studios
PSW Staff 02/06/09 11:20 AM, 0 CommentsSeveral months ago, Grammy-winning producer, Oscar-nominated songwriter, touring musician and studio wizard T Bone Burnett began soliciting recommendations for replacement speakers for the control room of his Electro Magnetic Studios. According to the producer’s longtime engineer/mixer, Mike Piersante, the U.K.-manufactured ATC SCM150ASL Pro reference monitors that Burnett purchased from exclusive U.S. distributor Las Vegas Pro Audio not only fill the room with faithfully accurate sound but also ensure a perfect translation to the mastering studio. “I find them to be… View this post
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