The venue is divided into four essential sound zones - the main bar, middle lounge, back lounge and pool bar - and Young wanted to be able to route CD, DVD and satellite sources - with an auxiliary input allowing a Karaoke DJ to plumb into the system. Four Wharfedale 3190s are mounted on Powerdrive brackets in the main bar, the 350W speakers are purpose-d
The 3,000 capacity Cabaret Tent was the largest Adlib audio system, featuring Nexo Alpha speakers and a Soundcraft Series 4 console at FOH and SM20 onstage, complete with ADLIB monitors. Marc Peers, Tim Dalton and Paul Roberts looked after this. James Coates, Chris Smethurst and Dave McKenzie using an Adlib FD system with Allen & Heath control at both ends of the multicore coordinated the Circus Tent sounds. The Outdoor Theatre was overseen by the multi-skilled Hassane, Paul Dakin and Graham Smith, who ran another Adlib FD system with Allen & Heath control.
On the outdoor stage were Richie Nicholson and Carl Billing
On 6 June, Europe's hottest rap DJ Tim Westwood played a half-hour set, followed by a ground-shaking performance by 50 Cent. To cope with the heavy amount of sub bass the rapper puts out, Capital employed a 16 per side Meyer Milo line array system with 12 of Meyer's new 700HPS sub-bass - its first use on an outdoor show in the UK. This would normally be more than enough, but on this occasion they added another 12 Martin W8L subs because, as Capital's Paul Timmins explains: "50 Cent's type of music is very sub-bass heavy, so we needed to have a huge amoun
Kore's owner and chief engineer, George Apsion was at hand to ensure that all of the mic pres had a fair hearing. Units from Millenia, Avalon, Focusrite and Amek, all kindly donated by FX Rentals for the day, were compared directly with the Audient ASP008. Audio professionals were then invited to pass comment on the sound quality of each, with source material provided by an excellent female vocal and acoustic guitar duo.
Luke Baldry, sales and marketing director for Audient, comments: "The most interesting aspect of this test was that there was little evidence of the di
In securing the services of blues legend B.B.King for the opening night, the organizers have pulled off a real coup. Rarely seen these days in Europe, the heavyweight blues hero with his trademark semi-acoustic, 'Lucille', joins an illustrious list of jazz and blues legends that have graced the JADD festival over the years. King's presence will further enhance the cachet of the festival, to which not only the exuberant atmosphere but also the superb staging and sound equipment contribute in large measure.
For EVI Audio, who again this year will be providing the sound reinforcement equipment, the Jazz on the D
Using a TiMax Audio Imaging delay matrix and multi-channel speaker system set up in the college's Paul McCartney Auditorium, students were able to hear how control of relative arrival times between audio wave fronts affects accuracy of panoramic and surround imaging, essential in theatre and live presentation to maintain authenticity and intelligibility. The demonstrations included the delay-time boundaries that create undesirable comb-filtering and echo-perception, and how combining delay localization with conventional level panning can significan
Nordic's chief engineer and head of sound, Jens Elsborg, invested in the first five units late last year specifically to handle the broadcast splits for the Junior Eurovision Song contest hosted in Copenhagen in November. He was so impressed with the sonic quality and ease of use of the DN1248 Plus that he opted to take another five pieces in order to handle the demands of the gruelling summer festival season. It also gives him the capacity to handle even larger broadcast events.
"We used to buy our splitters from another manufacturer, but the p
The NEXT series represents Proel's first move into the plastic enclosure market, using sturdy polypropylene boxes fitted with the sort of quality loudspeakers usually found in more expensive ply enclosures. The result, the company says, is an exceptionally clean and dynamic sound. The speakers used include a 12" neodymium custom-designed and manufactured LF unit, fitted with an aluminium diecast basket, which enables exceptional power delivery. High frequencies are handled by a 1" compression driver mated to a 900 x 600 horn.
Powered models in the NEXT range are fully bi-amped and fitted with custom crossovers and electronic protection. They also feature onbo
The installation has been developed in several phases, according to PAS director (and project manager) Brian Lumb. After supplying equipment on a piecemeal basis over the years they have now been tasked with carrying out a complete integration of the spinning and aerobics studios, cardiovascular, weights and reception areas (which are divided into six zones). In the two studios, PAS have specified two identical stand-alone systems, with Wharfedale Twin 12's fed from a Marantz PAC-750 cassette/CD/mixer combo, with Samson
The DJ system comprises two Technics SL1210 Mk2 turntables, Ortofon cartridges a Pioneer DJM300 professional DJ mixer and a Denon DND400 twin CD player all complete with aluminium flightcases as the system is designed to be portable. Sound Division also supplied four JBL Control 28 loudspeakers and an SB
The 70-piece Orchestra is a regular client of System Sound, whose director Simon Biddulph has spent some time looking for an effective way to meet the Orchestra's front-of-house requirements. "With this standard of orchestra, playing outdoors, everything needs to be close-mic'd. Also there is a big rhythm section that tends to dominate so the balance engineer needs to have control over it. We ordered the Yamaha DM2000 with six additional input modules, on top of the 24 built into the console, effectively customizing it for the orchestra. It can't be more than two and a half feet wide, and
The most famous former student of the Academy performed with a 130-piece orchestra and choir composed of this year's students. Sound was handled by a Clair Brothers iO system from Audio Rent, with Franks mixing FOH with the new Yamaha PM5000 console. "Each show is a challenge, but Wembley Arena poses its own complications, especially in the low end: it's built on top of an empty swimming pool [constructed for the 1948 Olympics] so the bass flaps abo
Rave Lighting designed and supplied the lighting systems which include a Martin Total Supplier package of Martin lighting, Mach audio and Jem smoke gear. Rave's Brian Gysegem was instrumental on the project, serving as lighting designer and project manager with assistance from Stephen Cox of Rave. Sound engineer was Chad Busse.
The three-floor club boasts one of the largest club layouts in Denver's lower downtown with four dance floors and five separate bars spread across Rise and a pair of sub-venues, the
"Using the Xone:V6 to mix my forthcoming album was wicked. It's a mighty piece of equipment but surprisingly easy and enjoyable to use. The sound quality is outstanding and the EQ very subtle and effective," commented Gerrard. "I prefer linear faders to rotaries when performing live, so I have selected the Xone:92 for the tour. I discovered the mixer on the recent Bedrock University tour with John Digweed, as it's his mixer of choice. It was a treat to u
Each IMK4061 comprises a DPA 4061-BM miniature microphone, a DAD6001 XLR adapter and a selection of mounting accessories, and is designed as a close mic solution for a wide variety of musical instruments. The 4061-BM microphone offers a clean, detailed and natural sound quality, say DPA, and mic placement can be adapted by the user to obtain the desired timbre. Throughout the tour, the IMK4061 kits were used on the Prague Symphonic
"Godskitchen obviously wants to keep up with the latest technology and the new Xone:92 is simply fantastic; it is evident that a lot of thought has gone into the product. The sound quality is brilliant and at Air - home of Godskitchen - we ensure that we only use top quality equipment," commented Godskitchen's lighting and sound technician, Will Miller.
The race, known as 'the most beautiful race in the world', has become an international showcase for VIPs, nobility, ex-racing drivers and actors, as well as an opportunity to see cars normally kept in museums or owned by collectors back on the road in all their glory. Participation in the Mille Miglia is itself a feat, as the organizers apply strict quality criteria: this year, 375 contestants were selected from 810 applications from 30 different countries worldwide - and applications are constantly increasing.
Outline's Kanguro PA system was used for one of the numerous side events staged during the race, positioned where the cars passed to re
The SpekTrix Sub provides high SPL extended bass and is equipped with two powerful AW18 Kevlar low frequency drivers mounted in a tuned, vented enclosure. The cabinet is fully braced to minimize LF resonance and maximize efficiency. Four NL8 connectors (two front, two back) enable easy cable loop-thru regardless of the sub's orientation.
The Adamson Integrated Rigging system makes set-up quick and easy, and is comprised of four sets of captured, precision-machined, spring-loaded rigging ha
The main focus will be on the upgraded Series II products and in particular, the PL-8E where LED lamps have now replaced the old filament bulbs. In addition to Furman's new SMP technology, the product also features Linear Filter Technology (LiFT), providing highly-advanced transient voltage surge suppression. Kelsey's marketing director, Michael Whiteside, commented: "This is a real wedge of sophisticated surge and noise protection. It uses a non-sacrificeable part which stores the energy and dissipates it as heat."
Another high priority for Kelsey is the AR2306 Line Volt Regulator, which can handle up to six amps in just 1U of rack space. Additional versions are the 15-am
"The availability of parts and cost of repairs was proving prohibitive, and so we started to look for a new console," he said. A short-term loan agreement funded the new purchase, which was made through distributor Soundcraft Canada and Mississauga-based Audio Operations - a dealer with whom Queensway has enjoyed a relationship over the past seven years.
The Cathedral was already fami
"I've always been a fan of the original DN360, and indeed DN3600," explained O'Gorman, "so as soon as I heard that a new one had come out, I didn't wait to be asked, I just got straight on the phone and ordered one! I love the filters on KT graphics and DN370 is no exception. They sound smooth, clean, and they are stunningly accurate. In fact on this device, the filters are a completely new
David Pattison, senior analyst at Plimsoll Publishing, says: "After the last few years of uncertainty, the UK sound equipment industry is experiencing a positive upswing. I am delighted that many companies are getting it right by addressing the issues that have constrained them for years. Profits are improving, sales are up and debt issues are being resolved."
However, Pattison is quick to point out that n
Autograph Sales debuted the Swedish LDS 'invisible' true line source theatre loudspeakers. New to Autograph's portfolio is Aviom, whose new A-Net digital multicore system, available with a Yamaha interface, was demonstrated with the DM1000 digital mixer.
Lee Filters added to its 700 series of filters, created by lighting designers. New from Dave Davey: Provence (701), Twickenham Green (736), Dirty White (744), Hampshire Frost (749) and Burnt Yellow (770); from Kate Wilkins - Virgin Blue (723) and Easy White (747) and from Rick Fisher - Cool Lavender (708).
Alcons Audio debuted at ABTT with a complete line of
