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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Designer Notebook: Inside The Development Of The New EAW KF740 Line Array
Nathan Butler
04/29/10 08:52 AM,
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This Designer Notebook was submitted by EAW. Live Sound/ProSoundWeb makes every effort to eliminate any use of marketing-inspired hyperbole. From the outset of the development process, the new KF740 line array module has been conceived as a medium-sized, flexible package capable of meeting the widest possible range of touring and installation applications, while providing exceptional sound quality as well as efficiency. Further, it needed to provide full-range performance as a stand-alone line array system as well as be easily integrated…
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Lampifier Releases Live Performance Microphones
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04/29/10 07:37 AM,
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The Lampifier Company has introduced a series of wired microphones which include a phantom-powered audio-enhancing processor located inside the microphone body. The programmable sound processor optimizes the microphone for various applications such as Concert Vocals, Speech, Acoustic Guitar, and Instrument Amplifier. No extra patch cables or outboard sound processors are required for this processing. The company states that to access convenient sound processing “just plug in and play.” The internal processor enables the microphone to deliver a polished, professional sound…
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ask Video Announces Cubase 5 Level 3 Tutorial
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04/28/10 08:17 AM,
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ASK Video Interactive Media has announced the Cubase 5 Level 3 DVD tutorial. This third installment in a four-part series will ship May 10, 2010 and is available to pre-order at a 20% discount through May 9. In Cubase 5 Level 3, ASK Video CEO and Cubase guru Steve Kostrey builds upon the topics covered in Levels 1 and 2 with advanced features of Steinberg’s legendary Cubase Music Creation and Production software. Topics include offline processing, recording vocal comps in…
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Indianapolis Superior Courts Select Lectrosonics
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04/27/10 11:45 AM,
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In effort to improve upon its sound reinforcement capabilities, the Indianapolis Marion County Superior Courts recently upgraded its physical systems which included the addition of audio processing technology from Lectrosonics. Indianapolis, IN based ESCO Communications was contracted to handle the court’s upgrade. Phil Hodson, Director of Project Engineering for ESCO Communications, discussed the project’s key challenges. “During our discussions with the client and upon examination of the facility,” Hodson explained, “it became clear that automation and unattended operation were crucial…
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DBX Compressors Chosen For Zakk Wylde’s Studio
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04/27/10 09:01 AM,
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A/V consultant Under the Wire recently completed construction on the home studio of guitar legend Zakk Wylde, installing a multitude of dbx equipment to help Zakk and his band, Black Label Society record their new album. Featured in the installation are dbx compressors and outboard gear. “We were specifically looking for the dbx sound,” said Zack Fagan, sound engineer and founder of Under the Wire. “The dbx 160A and SL both have a very unique sound that no studio in…
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Powersoft Announces M Series Power Amplifiers
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04/26/10 03:55 PM,
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Powersoft has announced the M Series line of power amplifiers. The M Series consists of five new models that include two 4-channel and three 2-channel versions. M Series amplifiers come in a one rack unit chassis, 14.1” in depth and weight just over 16lbs. All M Series models feature Powersoft’s advanced plug-in DSP module. When installed and preset to meet the needs of a particular installation including settings for crossover frequency and curves, basic system EQ and protection functions, the…
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Understanding Reverb 101
Craig Anderton
04/26/10 10:37 AM,
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This exclusive article is provided by AudioFanzine. When we hear sounds in the “real world,” they are in an acoustic space. For example, suppose you are playing acoustic guitar in your living room. You hear not only the guitar’s sound, but because the guitar generates sound waves, they bounce off walls, the ceiling, and the floor. Some of these sound waves return to your ears, which due to their travel through the air, will be somewhat delayed compared to…
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Line6 Exclusively Distributed By Proel In Italy
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04/23/10 01:06 PM,
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Line6 has signed a partnership agreement with Proel, making them the new exclusive Italian distributor of the products of Line6. Michael Utley, Line6 International Sales Manager commented on the agreement, stating “Proel is the right partner we need for the Italian distribution of Line6 product lines.” “in a market environment which is still challenging and yet showing significant signs of recovery, we have finalized this deal in order to bring about a turning point in the marketing of our brand…
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Eventide Announces Cash For Clunkers Hardware Trade-Up Offer
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04/23/10 09:28 AM,
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Eventide has announced a trade-up program designed to reward long-time customers with a limited-time opportunity to trade in Eventide processors for credit against the purchase of a new Eventide processor. The trade-in must be completed through a participating Eventide authorized dealer or Eventide customer service. Effective immediately, this offer expires June 30, 2010. “We want to reward our loyal customers with an opportunity to trade-up their older Eventide rack units for our state-of-the-art rack processors.” “The classic Eventide processors of…
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meyer Sound MICA Live Arrays Support Diverse Performances At Cairo Jazz Festival
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04/22/10 05:14 PM,
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Held in Egypt’s El Sawy Culturewheel cultural center, which shares its walls with the 15th May Bridge across the River Nile, the recent five-day Cairo Jazz Festival featured sound reinforcement headed by Meyer Sound MICA line array loudspeakers. “The MICA arrays were used because we wanted the power, not so much to simply make it loud but to give us dynamics,” states FOH engineer Hameed Sabry. “We hosted a number of bands with diverse styles that the MICA supported very…
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