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The Netherlands - At this year's IBC 2016, BroaMan found the perfect platform from which to springboard its new Route66 family of routers into the broadcast markets and associated sectors.

The German company carried on where they left off at this year's NAB Show, where the new Route66 AutoRouter picked up a prestigious award. Supporting DiGiCo, as well as standalone Optocore systems it closes the ring automatically once a mobile stagebox is added or removed from the system

"Many clients and distributors were talking about this product," said managing director, Tine Helmle. "They love the device and the stand was buzzing."

Also shown for the very first time was the new Route66 40/40, and a highly successful press launch formed the hub of the five-day show. Presented by BroaMan technical director Marc Brunke, the international press audience was enrapt as he explained th

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USA - Tom Danley and his team have engineered the newest member of its massive Jericho Horn Series - the J3-94 Jericho Horn.

Designed for the demanding requirements of stadiums and concert venues, where high impact, high fidelity, and high SPLs are all needed, the Danley J3-94 delivers 142dB of continuous output using eighteen drivers that combine using Danley's patented technologies to produce a single phase-coherent signal with "home hi-fi quality" intelligibility and musical impact.

Like the original J1-94, the J3-94 produces a 90deg horizontal by 40deg vertical beam width (with Danley's characteristically steep drop-off outside that beam). However, the new J3-94 is nearly half the J1-94's weight, with slightly less bass output as the compromise.

"The new Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn can be used in every circumstance where line arrays could be used, but with vastly bet

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USA - Focusrite hosted a fun and informative event on its RedNet line of products and Audinate's Dante protocol on 15 September, at Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, Nashville, TN.

Belmont provided a perfect location for this event, as the university has over 25 RedNet units in operation for connecting production rooms, recording spaces, classrooms, two theatres and other critical educational spaces in the R. Milton and Denice Johnson Centre.

RedNet is the premier audio-over-IP solution, based around Audinate's industry standard Dante protocol. It comprises a suite of top-notch, modular network audio interfaces, combining Focusrite audio quality with the internet-age flexibility of audio-over-IP.

Audinate senior technical sales engineer Barnie Farkus helped lead a Dante training session. Following that, Ron Romano, Belmont Univer

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USA - Founded in 1831, New York University School of Law (NYU Law) is one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States. Located in New York City's Greenwich Village, NYU Law is a venue where leaders from government, business, and the legal community deliver speeches and participate in panel discussions.

In each of these events, styling performance and clear sound are of utmost importance for speech intelligibility and hearing. When searching for a conference microphone system, Kevin Fox, associate director of media services at the law school, chose to install a portable Shure DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System with 40 channels. This all-in-one sound system enables the staff at NYU Law to tailor audio performance to different sized meetings based on several factors that impact performance, including room acoustics, table dimensions, and seating arrangement.

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UK - Liverpool based technical production specialist Adlib supplied lighting, sound and rigging to two main arenas - CF03, hosted by Armada, Cream and Smash The House; CF 05 aka 'The Curve' due to the spherical shape of the tent and the production space - plus CF10, the VIP hospitality area - at the 2016 Creamfields Festival.

The annual EDM extravaganza, one of the most popular in Europe and well known for its awesome line-ups, was staged at Daresbury Estate near Warrington, UK.

Working for creative production specialists LarMac LIVE - with production manager Ian Greenway assisted by Matt Smith and Molly Iredale -.Adlib renewed their long and fruitful working relationship with Cream.

Leading Adlib's team on site were project managers Kevin Byatt and Ian Tomlinson, with Ian also designing lighting for the three spaces alongside Ian Greenway from LarMac Live. They worked

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Sweden - An Allen & Heath's GLD-80 digital mixing system has been installed in the chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in Sweden replacing the incumbent analogue mixer.

The Chapel hosts a weekly mass for the Royal Parish, consisting of members of the Royal family and employees of the Court, as well as a regular music programme featuring organ and classical music concerts. There are also frequent media broadcasts of Royal events, such as baptisms and weddings, at the venue.

"We choose the GLD because of its flexibility. It's a powerful tool for the experienced mix engineer, but also easy to use by novices. It's great to be able to lock out inexperienced users from the more integral settings," explains Christoffer Wetterstr

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UK - The BBC's double-header weekend of Proms In The Park and BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park (Festival In a Day) could have been renamed Four Seasons in a Day, given the extreme climatic changes (and fitting name of the Proms headline act).

The extreme high winds and driving rain had blighted the opening day, headlined by Frankie Valli's band, who were joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra and a line-up including ABC, All Saints, Rick Astley, The Feeling and others. As the following day made way for bright sunshine, Status Quo and Madness got the evening party going and were perfect curtain-raisers for the headline act, Elton John.

But such changeable weather conditions in a noise sensitive environment is precisely the scenario that Martin Audio's award-winning MLA Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA), and its advanced DISPLAY software, was designed for.

The Martin Audi

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UK - Turbosound has introduced two further models to its Flashline Monitors range. Designed primarily as stage monitors, the Flashline Monitors also accommodate a wide range of portable speech and music sound reinforcement applications.

The two new models, the TFX122M-AN and TFX152M-AN offer "quality musical reproduction at an affordable entry level price point. The two new models join the existing four in the range; the TFM122M and TFM152M switchable passive/bi-amp loudspeakers, and the TFM122M-AN and TFM152M-AN powered loudspeakers.

The new monitors feature 1,100 Watts of peak power from a highly portable lightweight integrated class-D amplifier. Specifically the TFX122M-AN features a carbon fibre loaded 12" ferrite low frequency driver with a titanium dome 1" compression driver. The larger TFX152M-AN features a carbon fibre loaded 15" ferrite low frequency driver with t

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World - Bose Professional has begun global demonstration events of its new ShowMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers.

The compact and versatile ShowMatch loudspeaker features DeltaQ next-generation array technology, offering the ability to build traditional (J-Array or Constant Curvature) and DeltaQ array configurations, allowing both portable/rental and installed applications to deploy selectable coverage control.

ShowMatch arrays are capable of generating a maximum SPL of up to 145 dB (peak), or when SPL is less critical, they offer the ability to achieve full coverage with fewer modules for significant weight, height and cost savings.

DeltaQ originates from the ability to change directivity or "Q" for each array module. When combined in an array, acoustic energy is highly focused and can be matched to audience areas more accurately. This is an advancement from traditional

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USA - Powersoft continues its Xperience the Power roadshow series with two Los Angeles-based events demonstrating its M-Force linear motor technology, along with several of its other industry-leading power amplification technologies. The events, which coincide with the 141st AES Convention taking place at the end of this month, are open to industry professionals on a first-come, first-served basis (http://roadshow.powersoft.it/).

The sessions will be held on 28 and 29 September at the Mayan Theatre, just a short walk from Los Angeles Convention centre. They will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to experience Powersoft's M-Force, while providing an overview of the company's M Series, K Series, X Series, Ottocanali and Duecanali.

A presentation on Powersoft's cutting edge M-Force moving magnet linear motor will be given by Powersoft co-founder Claudio Lastr

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Japan - The final live show by Kyosuke Himuro, one of Japan's most successful pop singers, was an emotional experience for 50,000 Japanese pop fans, being the very last time that they would see the singer/songwriter on stage. Thanks to L-Acoustics KS28 subwoofers, the sold-out Tokyo Dome show was a fitting end to a distinguished live career.

The series of shows billed as Kyosuke Himuro Last Gigs concluded at the Tokyo Dome, with the main audio system supplied by Japanese rental companies Hibino Sound and Tokyo Sanko, who supplied a K1 systems with the new L-Acoustics KS28 subwoofers for the tour.

"Hibino had to deliver every breath of Kyosuke Himuro's performance perfectly, as it was an experience which none of the audience would ever have again," says Takayuki Ozaki, managing director of L-Acoustics Japanese distributor Bestec Audio, who had introduced KS28 to Akitsugu Ke

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Sint Maarten - APG has announced the appointment of Genesis Music Group as a new Uniline partner in the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten. Genesis Music Group joins a network of committed pro AV companies who are able to offer differentiating solutions while answering the most stringent expectations. With this new addition, APG can now count on a network of 26 partners worldwide.

Commenting on the agreement, Genesis Music Group CEO and chief engineer Bertaux Fleming, aka M. Rude, enthused, "We are extremely proud to become a Uniline partner. I was introduced to the brand in 2010 during a trip to Paris, and when I heard the APG system I was immediately sold. I was stunned by the sound quality that was coming out from these small boxes."

M. Rude praised in particular the professionalism and great relationship developed with the APG team. "Performance wasn't our only criteria,

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UK - Kew the Music is a programme of music events that takes place over six nights at the historic Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, south-west London. This year's event witnessed headliners The Corrs, Simply Red, Will Young, Jools Holland, Bjorn Again and Gypsy Kings play to over 40,000 people during the week.

Kew wished to deliver the greenest, most fuel-efficient event possible and promoters Kilimanjaro Live engaged Cardiff-based 11th Hour Events to meet their stringent demands. At the main stage itself, 11th Hour provided power for: lighting, sound, video screens and working lights. In addition, the company supplied power to the backstage area, artist facilities, concessions, caterers, hospitality areas and toilets as well exit/safety lighting.

Architectural lighting of the trees in the gardens completed a comprehensive installation. Meeting the environmental demands of

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USA - ATK Audiotek Corp. recently provided an EAW Adaptive sound reinforcement system for ESPN's 24th Annual ESPY Awards, held at the Microsoft Theatre (formerly the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live), in Los Angeles.

Valencia, California-based ATK Audiotek has provided sound reinforcement systems and support for the ESPY awards since the premier athletic award show debuted in 1993. This was their first time out with the Anna system.

"Because on-the-air coverage requires more theatre visibility than is typical, we were interested in using a more compact array like Anna," explains ATK's vice president of special events, Mikael Stewart. "The system had to be discreet, in addition to providing high quality sound and excellent coverage."

Anna arrays, which hang straight, could be trimmed at 32 feet to keep the stage open for television broadcast purposes, while still covering every

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Mexico - Leading Mexican sound rental company Tecnoson Espectaculos has delivered one of the best international events in the Life in Color party roster, using a large Nexo STM modular line array system for the Mexico City show.

Life in Color is a high-profile global event series, hosted in many different cities in the USA and Europe. Its stage show combines the best international DJs with acrobatics, circus acts, pyrotechnics and special effects. What started life as a college tradition has been transformed into a worldwide live spectacular, with audiences growing every year along with production values.

The event returned to Mexico City, to the indoor venue of Expo Bancomer Sante Fe, where 5000 people joined the festival atmosphere to see Dutch producer and DJ Nicky Romero headline with his fellow countrymen Vicetone. Considered a leading star of the EDM and progressive

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USA - At the 141st AES Convention this week, Sennheiser and Neumann will highlight a wide range of new and legacy microphones for various recording applications. Recently introduced models will include the Collectors' Edition U 47 fet and versatile TLM 107 from Neumann, as well as the new MK 4 digital and the upcoming AMBEO VR Mic from Sennheiser. The topic of VR and AR also takes centre stage at the AES's AVAR Conference, which Sennheiser will be involved with.

A full complement of classic recording microphones will also be on display: From Neumann, this will be the U87 Ai, TLM 67, KM 184 and several other recording staples. Recording microphones from Sennheiser will include the recently introduced MK 8 multi-pattern microphone, as well as classic models from the MKH range, which can be turned into digital microphones using the MZD 8000 digital module.

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USA - At AES in Los Angeles this week, Cadac is launching a new addition to its CDC series digital console line. The CDC seven builds still further on the heritage of the flagship CDC eight and success of the medium format CDC six, offering all of the power and operational simplicity of the CDC six with the enhanced production capabilities of an expanded dual 23.5", 16:9 hi-def touch screen, 36-fader control surface.

The new CDC seven maintains all of the feel and familiarity of the CDC six, with its major ergonomic advance in user operation and resulting minimal learning curve. Scaling up operational flexibility, the CDC seven doubles up on both the large format LCD touch screen, with its associated encoders, and the physical fader count; also expanding the number of inputs to 96. The new console retains the CDC six's 56 busses; 48 of them configurable.

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USA - San Diego-based rock/roots/reggae outfit Slightly Stoopid recently wrapped up its summertime tour of North America. Billed as the Return of the Red Eye Summer Tour - with support from SOJA and Fortunate Youth, as well as other acts on select dates - the tour carried a full L-Acoustics K2 system supplied by Miami-based Beach Sound. This was the first time that K2 had been carried by the band, which was touring in continued support of its 2015 album, Meanwhile . . . Back at the Lab.

"The K2 rig was somewhat new to me, but it far surpassed my expectations," notes FOH Engineer James Wisner. "For example, at Red Rocks, where you're basically shooting a rig up a mountain, I have always experienced high frequency loss at the top. This year, K2 not only made it up the mountain but evenly spread the mix everywhere. That was one of the things I noticed every day; no matter

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Australia - Gearhouse Broadcast's event communications division has covered comms requirements for some of Australia's biggest live events in 2016, relying on Clear-Com products to get the job done quickly and reliably.

Their FreeSpeak II wireless, HelixNet partyline and Eclipse digital matrix systems have formed the backbone of major events like Hillsong Conference and the Queensland and Victorian Schools Spectaculars, ensuring these massive gigs and their live broadcasts run without a hitch.

Taking over Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena and most of its neighbouring venues in Olympic Park, Hillsong Conference was a four-day gathering of more than 30,000 faithful, with all of the production requirements of a massive arena show. Gearhouse Broadcast supplied and operated the comms system, which used 50 FreeSpeak II 1.9GHz beltpacks, one HMS-4X HelixNet main station running 12 HBP-2X

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Kenya - Leading professional AV provider in East Africa, Sound Creations, recently installed a new audio system at Oshwal Community Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, selecting an Allen & Heath Qu-32 digital mixing system from distributor, PAXT.

Opened in 1984, the centre offers the Oshwal society a venue for religious and social gatherings, and can accommodate approximately 4,000 people. The Centre was in need of an upgrade to its audio equipment, selecting the Qu-32 together with an AR2412 and AR84 remote IO racks, providing more outputs and easier set-up facilities than its incumbent analogue mixer. The centre also invested in other kit to enhance audio quality, including Shure wireless mics and KRK monitor speakers.

As well as the IO increase, the Centre's decision to install the Qu mixer was also influenced by the mixer's ability to function with either an analogue or digital

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UK - This spring saw Jeff Lynne's ELO return to the stage, performing a series of shows in arenas around the UK, including four nights at London's The O2. Fittingly - for the band has drawn musicians from Gary Barlow's band to complement Lynne and long-time ELO pianist Richard Tandy - Gary Bradshaw and Steve Lutley, who have both worked extensively with Barlow and Take That, sit at the FOH and monitor positions respectively, each working with a DiGiCo SD7.

In fact, the whole 'machine', as crew chief Onno Ooms describes it, is the same as for Take That, with the SD7s and the rest of the tour's audio requirements supplied by Newbury-based rental company Skan PA. "I'm using an SD7 because I wouldn't use anything else," says Gary Bradshaw. "On a tour this size there's nothing better. I've used the SD7 a lot, so I know it inside out and I set it up the same every time, which makes

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UK - Distributor CUK Audio continues to develop and strengthen its sales force with the recruitment of Rob Duerden who is to manage the newly created installed sound sales channel.

The move, which comes in the wake of the recent appointment of Steve Barton to manage the MI/Retail sales channel, is part of a larger corporate restructure which sees the establishment of four, distinct business sectors (MI, Installed Sound, Live and AV/Conferencing), each headed up by an experienced professional.

"Rob's appointment is a key part of the development of our brand portfolio which has seen the business being positioned into four clearly defined channels," explained CUK Audio MD Stuart Thomson. "The best way to serve those four areas was to put in place skilled channel managers who are naturally proficient in sales and account management, but who are also technical experts in their

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USA - With over four million tickets sold to concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show has amazed millions of concertgoers with an uncanny replication of the classic UK band's legendary live show. Employing a lavish collection of visual aids (including lasers, inflatables and 3D stereoscopic projection), the group's live shows recreate the look, feel and sound of Pink Floyd's later world tours.

For over 120 shows this year, the touring ensemble has had DiGiCo SD consoles on tour with it for the first time since it began touring in 1988. For the current North American run, Milwaukee-based Clearwing Productions has been supplying an SD5 for front of house and an SD10 at monitors. Both desks share an SD-Rack and are connected via an Optocore network, creating an efficient and robust DiGiCo audio ecosystem that crewmembers have been very, very

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