At the heart of the large touring sound system developed by Thunder Audio, a 64-channel LightViper fibre optic audio system is configured as a 'drive snake' to provide AES/EBU digital audio signal distribution from FOH equipment racks to a massive, 44-zone loudspeaker array. Nearly 200 self-powered speakers are arranged in an 'in the round' configuratio
Since its foundation, Shoushan, headquartered in Guangzhou Panyu, has been committed to the professional audio field. Its key market areas include theatres, radio and television broadcasters, multi-function halls, meeting, conference and exhibition centres.
The company's CEO Mr. Tempo has been committed to China's audio industry for many years, holding key sales positions with top Chinese and International brands since 1991.
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"The system was two speakers and a 150W amp," says Dohn Fadden of Shoreview, MN-based Electronic Design Company. "In the few areas where the loudspeakers could be heard, the sound was largely unintelligible."
Fadden's new system design faced a few challenges, including the logistics of covering both the home and visitors' seating from a single point. "Mounting the speakers above the press box on the home team's bleachers was really the only viable solution, since trenching for cabling across the field would have been expensive
When the time came to choose a sound system, the hall's managers opted for a central cluster of 14 Electro-Voice FRX+ coaxial loudspeakers, which can be used for the playback of recorded music as well as announcements and evacuations.
"The Electro-Voice enclosures are able to play all their trump cards - compact format, precise control, reliability and versatility, and ease-of-use - in this modern hall," says Axel Nagtegaal, managing director of the Dutch Electro-Voice distributor, E-audio benelux. "This is one fixed installation that will really make people in thi
With over 12 years experience in the club market the owners realised the value of a good sound system - and they contacted Carles Xandri, from Xandri Brothers SL to help make the selection.
Xandri were already familiar with the attributes of QSC Audio, having been impressed by their performance in other venues in the Barcelona region. As a result 14 active HPR152i loudspeakers have been flown across the two rooms, underpinned by 12 floor-mounted HPR181i powered (single 18in) subwoofers.
By the end of the exhibition, on Sunday 18 January - following what discussions between Loud's management and the show's organisers one can only imagine - a front page story on the show newspaper, UpBeat Daily, said the rumours were unfounded.
Speaking to UpBeat Daily and Music Inc publisher Frank Alkyer, Loud CEO Rodney Olson, who took over management of the group last August, said the earlier news report was "totally unsubstantiated and painted the wrong picture of our situation. The truth is Loud has an envied senior management, supportive owner
FP 14000 delivers 14000W (2 x 7000W @ 2 ohms) in just 2U. The Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS) has been updated throughout the range to provide more sustained high power during extended bursts of low frequency content, while at the same time ensuring stable rail voltages even with wide fluctuations of external mains voltage.
FP 9000 and FP 4000 also offer considerable power density, delivering 9000W (2 x 4500W @ 2 ohms) and 4000W (2 x 2000W @ 2ohms) respectively, in just 2U. At the core of their performance, and indeed that of the FP 14000, is Lab.gruppen's Class TD output stage, an amplifier topology that approaches the e
The MicroWedge15 is the second model of the EAW MicroWedge Series to be released since an agreement was reached with MicroWedge developer Rat Sound Systems in late 2007, stipulating that EAW would serve as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of MicroWedge products. Additional EAW-exclusive MicroWedge Series products will be introduced in the near future.
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The new sales office is the latest addition in Klotz's expansion of branches into core and key markets including France, The Netherlands and Singapore/Asia. Grant Roomes will provide support for the entire UK & EIRE market from his North London office. He comments: "I'm delighted to take over responsibility for the UK/EIRE market on behalf of such a prestigious company as Klotz. In my years w
From his days with the Grateful Dead to his globetrotting studies in musicology, Mickey Hart has lived and breathed percussion. The choice of wood as a musical instrument was hardly a new concept for Hart. "The wood is old growth, hundreds of years old, and very sonorous," says Hart in a report in Marin Independent Journal. "It has these extremities that make different sounds. They're beautiful in
Combined with the optional CobraNet interface, NetMax's monitoring and supervision options, FIR-Drive, and the multitude of control options provided by IRIS-Net, the N8000-1500 represents the most powerful pro audio processor on the market, claims the manufacturer.
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"With HD video offering bigger and brighter images, it's crucial not to let the audio portion of AV presentations fall behind," comments Meyer Sound director of marketing Rachel Archibald. "At ISE this year, we will showcase complete solutions with innovative products and support services to meet the challenges that today's systems integrators face in delivering 'high-definition audio.'"
Meyer Sound will bring a spread of products to ISE this year, including the tiny self-powered MM-4XP miniature loudspeaker and the flexible UPJunior VariO loudspeaker, as well as HD-1 and X-10T stu
At Stage Electrics, Simon was responsible for the design and implementation of several technical systems within theatres and colleges. At RSG he will provide sales and support for the RSS portfolio of digital control systems such as the M-400 V-Mixing System.
Another addition to the team is Helena Lewis, who will be the RSS point of liaison at Roland's national headquarters in Swansea.
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Located at Booth E90, Hall 11, Yamaha will be showing the new Installation Series IMX644 rackmount mixer and IPA8200 eight channel power amplifier for the first time in Europe along with a comprehensive range of Installation Series loudspeakers including the new IS1112 subwoofer.
In addition, Yamaha will also be showcasing a wide range of the company's other industry-leading solutions for audio systems integration. These include analogue and digital mixing consoles, such as the 01V96 and the feature rich, cost-effective LS9 complete with the recently-introduced SB168-ES stage box. Yamaha's versatile DME (digital mix engine) will b
The announcement was made by Paul Mathis, senior vice president, D&M Professional. Gerry Zegarra, formerly of D&M Professional Canada, will now serve as the main contact, working for Erikson Pro.
Christian Bouchard, VP Erikson Pro, stated, "We're honoured to be chosen by D&M Professional to distribute Denon Professional, Marantz Professional and Denon DJ Products in Canada. Additionally, we are glad to have Gerry join our organisation. His extensive knowledge, industry contacts and dedication to M.I./pro audio makes him a perfect fit for our organization."
"We are elated to be wor
Orbital demonstrated the ability to link communication technologies together, in order to provide a more flexible solution. "At the same time, we were able to show how current communications infrastructures can be adapted to work better, while adding on new technologies will provide smoother and more efficient running systems," said director, Tim Sherratt.
Orbital received a lot of interest in its HME digital duplex radio comms systems - particularly the IP67-rated DX300 base station that can be used outdoors in all weathers - and took many enquiries about their TETRA Comms networks, as supplied to the Isle Of Wight Festival last year.
"In fact, visi
Training will be geared toward preparing theatre sound students - and more advanced technical theatre students - for working in the industry. Students will be exposed to the full scope of disciplines involved, including application training from Yamaha and d&b Audiotechnik, specialist sessions on show control, radio microphones, video, communications and networking, and a chance to chat to industry-leading designers, engineers and technical specialists.
Orbital's training manager, Theo Holloway, says that traditionally, demand from drama schools for places on this course has been high. "Orbital Sound has been successfully running these
Black Box's K1 Kudo system - the first to arrive in Germany - will ship in early spring, in time for this year's open-air season. The system will comprise 48 K1 line source cabinets, 24 K1-SB subs, 24 SB28 subs, 24 Kudo line source cabinets, 24 dV-DOSC compact line source enclosures and 75 LA8 amplified controllers installed in LA-RAKs.
Goos, who checked out K1 during the Nine Inch Nails US tour in late 2008, comments: "After many years' experience with V-DOSC, we see K1 becoming the new benchmark for arena systems. We are overwhelmed by the sound, especially the amount of low frequency generated by the flown elements. The new system approach, with LA8 amplified controllers sitting in uni
Easley brings 20 years of FOH mixing and audio knowledge to his new position. "It's a very exciting time for Midas and Klark Teknik," he says. "With the launch of the PRO6 digital mixing system, Midas digital technology is now achievable for every professional application."
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The main focus will be on two recently introduced products: The CR1 ultra-compact AV/Digital Cinema sound system. The 3-way sound system consists of a 12" side-vented woofer, 6.5" vented mid-range driver and RBN401 pro-ribbon driver packed in a 18cm/7". ultra-shallow MDF enclosure. It is designed to provide medium output, high quality A/V sound reproduction, for cinema theatres, board-rooms, home theatres and residential sound systems.
The other highlighted product is the LR7 micro pro-ribbon line-array, latest and smallest member of Alcons' pro-rib
The centre has recently added two new music studio suites and upgraded its already extensive facilities. These developments include two custom built undergraduate studios and the redevelopment of the main postgraduate suite.
The centre's director Jürgen Simpson said: "Throughout the development of the new studios, KMR proved to be an excellent partner, ensuring that we got the best possible balance between performance and value. Their advice and flexibility make them an ideal source for professional audio equipment."
KMR equipped the suite with a Digidesign HD3Accel Pro-Tools system configured with a D-Command ES 24 channel desk, two 192 I/O interfaces, and
The multifunctional state-of-the-art Spaladium Arena, with a seating capacity of 12,000, has opened in the centre of where it's expected to become the centre of important sporting, entertainment and business events, enabling Split to host events which were previously too large. To the west of the country in Porec, the Zatika Arena has also opened with an L-Acoustics system. This multi-purpose sports hall can seat 3,700.
Established in 1993, Dicroic - also located in Split - has become very active in Croatia and other former Yugoslavian territories, handling turnkey sales and installation of pro audio, video, multimedia and lighting equipment. Working closely with L-Acoustics' head of installation
Unlike conventional mixers, the DN-X1100 no longer requires DJs to be 'married ' to any particular channel for a given input. The unit's eight separate input sources are freely assignable to any channel, or even multiple channels, providing considerable flexibility.
A companion piece to Denon DJ's new DN-S3700 Digital Media Turntable, the DN-X1100 is a professional 12" tabletop / rack-mountable analogue mixer that provides users with a groundbreaking array of technologies and features. In addition to its eight analogue line inputs and three phono switchable capability, the DN-X1100 features a High Performance 'Flex fader' (crossfader) with tension adjustment. Four smooth 60 mm VCA channel faders provide level control, and a responsive
"I am personally delighted that I have been able to bring the world-famous Cadac brand and its outstanding products into the Soundking Group," says Wang. I am also extremely happy that we have been able to retain all Cadac employees and to protect their jobs in this time of economic uncertainty. The Cadac R&D team will form the European core of Soundking Group's global R&D effort, enabling us to draw on Cadac's high level of expertise in analogue and digital au
