The copany's Guardian range includes the Kevlar-reinforced Defender instrument cable, which employs the company's AmeriQuad biwire geometry (reducing noise by up to 20dB) and has a specially formulated, flexible PVC covering for high protection. A copper braided shield and 24 carat gold-plated, machined brass jack connector with oxygen-free copper conductor complete the spec.
The similarly constructed Sir Tweed and Black Jack guitar and instrum
Needing to replace an under-equipped system in a 1,100-capacity, open plan venue - split on three levels - Green-I turned to a Martin Audio/Soundweb solution. When they arrived on site, just six tiny speakers had served the vast downstairs space at Fox's ExCeL site from a DJ feed. While Fox operations director, John D'ell-Ross, instigated some screening, to separate the general bar area from the restaurant, the installers set to work w
Eurohire has been involved with the Dynacord Cobra system since it was launched onto the market. Owner Mervin George is delighted with its performance and versatility, pointing to six weeks on the road with the Stylistics, a full quota of fireworks displays and concerts in November, several dates in the theatre with the Black Heroes musical production, and a variety of corporate and charity events all over the south-east.
"If it fits the job, it does the job," says George. "The quality of the Cobr
Phil Dormer has returned to Orbital to work alongside Eric Simpson and his busy team in the company's stores. At present he is preparing a number of systems to be dispatched into the West End, as well as a host of touring productions including The Full Monty, Whistle Down The Wind and Slam Dunk.Finally, Sam Thomas has been appointed to work alongside David Gordon as credit control and administrative support, bringing a wealth of accountancy experience to the team.
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Sleap commented: "I'm delighted to have joined Millbank's dynamic team. I'm looking forward to working with the team and expanding the brand into a host of markets."
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The invited audience was housed in a portable venue, provided by ESS, enjoying entertainment from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra accompanying a 200-voice choir, with soloists Lesley Garrett and Heather Small. The show was mixed by Richard Sharratt (both FOH and monitors) on Britannia Row's Electro-Voice X-Line system, using eight Xls cabinets left and right of the stage, and a centre cluster of four EV XLC compact line array boxes, powered by EV's Precision Series remote-controlled amplifiers.
Its dedicated mono subwoofer output with adjustable crossover frequency is a feature rarely found in this segment, say Behringer. Additional sweepable high and low cut filters for each channel remove unwanted frequencies such as floor rumble and tape hiss, while an accurate 12-digit LED output metering and input gain control provide for easy level setting. Ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers are used throughout, offering outstanding sound performance. A relay-controlled hard-bypass with an auto-bypass function saves the day in the event of a power failu
Responsible for the installation was Sound Control's Tudor, who specified four Nexo PS10s, suspended from a roof girder, with a pair of ground-stacked LS500 bass bins on Speakon extenders to enable them to be moved nearer to the audience if required. Tudor explained: "Simon was a customer of mine when I worked at the Sheffield branch of Sound Control. He told me he had taken over this derelict building and the speakers had to be both black and compact to fit in with the discrete nature of the venue and the décor. The Nexo PS10s were the obvious choice."
The owner requested the same standard when it
Out Board has embarked on a nationwide program of demonstrations and evaluation sessions, with interested parties from a variety of pro audio disciplines, and the company reports an overwhelmingly positive response to what Contour offers in terms of sonic quality and control efficiency.
Contour Controller software downloads are available from the Lake Contour website (see below), which can also been reached directly from a link on Out Board's site.
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The company's new AT-1 intelligent controller has been specially developed to work with the company's existing Sentry Mk2 noise control unit and provide a complete, integrated solution. Used on its own, the Sentry Mk2 creates an effective method of shutting down an audio system by isolating the mains supply when the volume exceeds a preset threshold. The AT-1 links between an audio system's mixer and amplifier, and monitors SPL readings from the Sentry Mk2. As the volume approac
During the series, the mentors helped their apprentices hone technical, remixing and production skills and the mixer chosen as a practice model was the industry standard Xone:62: "My first time to ever use an Allen & Heath mixer was on the first programme of The Joy of Decks," said finalist Clodagh McCann. "It looked very complicated at first, but once I st
Use of specialized carbon-fibre composites together with calculated bracing and inner reinforcement structures, results in higher stiffness and yet a 30% lighter enclosure than a conventional wooden cabinet, say Sound Projects, adding that no less than 12 handles can be integrated within the housing, improving the handling of the system.
Sound Projects has developed the patented HF Wave-shape-transformer - a device which pro
The STA-121 operates silently, say the company, due to its fanless cooling design. In addition to a power of 2 x 110W rms at 4 Ohms, the amplifier presents two level controls and four switchable line inputs which also recommend this amplifier for studio applications! Two unbalanced 6.3mm outputs, a speaker terminal L/R, LEDs for overload and protect and of course protective circuits against short circuit and overheating complete the concept.
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The initiative, known as Gateway Professional Development Training (GPDT), is a unique collaboration between GPDT, Phoenix Sound Studios and The Integrated Systems Organization. Based at Phoenix Sound in Wembley, GPDT aims to create a pioneering model of industry training that will be an example worldwide.
The organizations and the personalities involved all have close links with manufacturers, record companies, industry organizations and the media, ensuring an unprecedented level of industry support for the project. All three organizations are recognized as groundbreaking institutions in the recording industry and are part of the history of this industry
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Meyer Sound's business will be anchored there by tour liaison Buford Jones, a veteran front-of-house engineer whose credits include Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, James Taylor and Faith Hill. Greg McVeigh, Meyer Sound's vice-president of sales and special projects, will also be in regular attendance. Eric Wade, president of DiGiCo US, and Taidus Vallandi (technical sales) will spearhead DiGiCo's presence at the facility.
Jones and McVeigh expect the new office at Soundcheck to boost Meyer Sound's expanding presence in both the regional and national touring markets. "An enormous a
Gary Cramphorn, president of Hand in Hand Distribution, says: "PreSonus fits very well with our belief
The BBE Max-X3 professional stereo 2-way crossover, which also functions as a mono 3-way crossover, is designed for road use, and like the Max-X2, also features the Sonic Maximizer circuit. Utilizing 24dB per octave state-
Krcmar says: "The entry of L-Acoustics to the Czech Republic is a very important step for the development of the pro audio market in the country. In less than two months of distributing L-Acoustics equipment, we really appreciate the high demand of the customers."
The company reports that it is planning to use its L-Acoustics systems on a number of prestigious projects in the coming year.
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With its glass roof and stone walls, the venue presented challenging acoustics, but by carefully positioning four EX 10 speakers and adding the weight of two EX 2.5 double 15" active subs, reflections and subsequent issues of poor intelligibility were
The award-winning production, based on the works of Auguste Mariette and Giuseppe Verdi's opera, tells the story of the triangular love between Aida, a captured Nubian princess, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, an Egyptian army captain who has the love of both Aida and Amneris. The award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice is their first since their collaboration on the highly successful Disney production, The Lion King.
In keeping with many of the world's top musical productions L-Acoustics sound reinforcement product
West commented: "The team at beyerdynamic are fantastic. They are technically proficient, product knowledgeable and really nice to work with. The current portfolio is extensive but well ba
In addition to Cocker and Miles at the helm, Lighting Logic has a team of regular freelancers in place who've worked closely with them on previous projects. The company will deal with all major lighting and audio brands in its specification and design work. The focus will be on the design, supply and installation of turnkey lighting and audio projects in the specialist areas of theatre, television, architectural and education markets. It will also offer consultation services.
Cocker and Miles have an impressive pool of experience, embracing all fields of profes
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