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Mach’s new M-Flex series offers a unique solution to high quality audio reproduction, whether the application is smaller musical productions, AV work, stage monitoring or spoken word performances. Comprehensive rigging and mounting options combine with intelligent digital bi-amplification technology to create what Mach say is a truly flexible system.

The drive units in the M-Flex series have been custom designed to address key issues such as ultra-wide dispersion, linear frequency response, ultimate speech intelligibility and all fitted in a compact, lightweight and easy to handle cabinet. A unique customized 12" full-range coaxial drive unit has been designed for the M-Flex 12, which offers unsurpassed speech intelligibility, wide dispersion and impressive sound pressure. The 12" unit features a strong die-cast chassis and a 3" edge-wound voice coil. The 1" c

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ARX Systems, the Australian manufacturer of professional audio products, has appointed KEM Electronics Ltd as the company’s new exclusive distributor for Greece. ARX managing director Colin Park told PLASA Media: "ARX is delighted to have Thimios Koliokotsis and his experienced team at KEM on board as our new exclusive distributor. KEM were established in 1983 and are viewed as a pioneer in the Greek professional audio and video market."

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D.A.S. Audio created its Autopol directivity measurement and post-processing platform in 1994 to provide high resolution polar measurements. A key element of the system was a large group of in-house developed algorithms that took care of the numerous computations. This included the PolArray module for performing array simulations with an accuracy unknown to commercial software. Due to the ‘in-house’ nature and the cryptic user interface of PolArray, the challenge became turning the overwhelming amount of information generated into a meaningful tool for the end-user when designing arrays.

Joe Brusi, Autopol director, explains: "People frequently ask us about what the coverage of such and such array would be for a given speaker model. Really, there is no quick answer, since it involves calculating the interference between the different boxes in the array. Even though, th

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Beverley Knight, the UK’s premier soul/R&B solo artist, is currently touring Europe and recently appeared as a special guest to Jamiroquai on his UK arena tour. Beverley is enjoying high chart positions with her two recent hit singles ‘Get Up!’ and ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’ and after a break of two years the multi award-winning artist returns with a long awaited new album, which has just gone Gold.

A gospel singer since the tender age of three, Beverley has a voice which will send a tingle down the spine of the most cynical sound professionals. Beverley is an avid Shure user and her front-of-house engineer Matt Napier commented: "Shure mics were used exclusively for Beverley’s band and included Shure Beta 52s on kick drums and bass with a Beta 56 on snare drum, an SM81 on hi-hat plus two Beta 98s on the toms. The three backing singers used Beta 58

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At the recent NSCA exhibition in Denver, Colorado, Mackie Designs introduced a high performance, flush-mounted ceiling speaker for the fixed installation market. The new SP400C achieves superior dispersion and pattern control over conventional coaxial designs thanks to a unique high-frequency, exponential wave-guide originally developed for Mackie’s award winning studio monitors. The wave-guide combines with a 6.5-inch driver that has been optimized for smooth frequency response and seamless transition through the crossover point to redefine the price/performance ratio for commercial ceiling speakers.

"This is a very exciting new product for Mackie," stated Costa Lakoumentas, corporate director for global installed product and market development for Mackie Designs Inc. "The SP400C has been designed to be extremely contractor-friendly and easy to install while benef

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Soundcraft’s worldwide headquarters in the UK has promoted Ian Staddon to the position of product development director, a newly-created role at the head of a team of experienced product managers. Staddon assumes responsibility for Soundcraft’s strategic product development activities, including market research, new product definitions and specifications, project management and new product introductions.

Staddon, who has been with Soundcraft for more than 10 years, has worked in purchasing, project management, production and sales, where his most recent role had been regional sales manager for Asia and South America. Prior to joining Soundcraft, he started his pro audio career at Bandive over 16 years ago, where he moved up to production manager for the last SECK range of mixers.

"This job calls for someone with knowledge of product and market application, as well as

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Pensacola Christian College has recently completed a top-level facility at its Florida location. Designed and installed by All Pro Sound, a design/build contractor located in Pensacola, the facility comprises a comprehensive array of sound reinforcement, recording and broadcast systems, which were installed in the College's Crowne Centre over an 11-month period, and include over 160 Turbosound loudspeakers.

Conceived as a multi-purpose state-of-the-art facility, the Crowne Centre is the College's newest development and contains a large, 6,035-seat auditorium, with a flexible below-balcony area that can be divided into three separate 600-seat seminar areas. The auditorium's 33-metre two-storey stage includes a rotatable section, and has a frontal area that can be configured in four different formats. The Centre also houses two 200-seat wedding chapels, hospitality areas and classrooms,

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Simon Sinclair, who for the past five years has been heading up the TC sales operation in the USA, is joining Tannoy as sales director. He replaces Derek West who is leaving the company after 10 years. West’s decision to leave coincides with the TC Group's commitment to Tannoy, which requires all senior management personnel to be based within easy reach of company headquarters in Scotland. "After 10 years, the commute between Oxford and Glasgow has begun to lose its appeal," says West. "I've been thinking seriously about a change in career path, so, as I wasn't keen on re-location, it seemed the right time to make the change. However, after such a long association, I shall be sad to leave my colleagues at Tannoy, but I know the success we've enjoyed will continue in Simon's capable hands."

(Ruth Rossington)

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Orbital Sound combined forces with The Royal National Theatre to deliver its second annual advanced training course for students wishing to pursue a career in theatre sound. Building on the success of the first course initiated jointly last year by Orbital’s Simon Whitehorn and The National’s Rob Barnard, the second edition expanded on its successful formula to be co-produced and staged at The National Theatre and at Orbital’s Brixton-based facility.

This year the creative and conceptual workshops were staged at ‘the National’, whilst in-depth technical sessions were held at Orbital’s headquarters in mid April. The importance of sound in theatre continues to grow at a rapid rate thanks to advances in technology and the changing expectations of audiences, producers and directors. As audio technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, both Orbital an

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UK Distributor HW International has announced that the final two models in the Shure Easyflex Range are now in stock. The Easyflex family of high-quality cardioid and omnidirectional condenser microphones is designed for budget-minded installations.

The new Easyflex Boundary microphones, suitable for low profile applications, complete the family of eight miniature microphones, including both gooseneck and overhead versions. Both new boundary models are offering a choice of cardiod (EZB/C) or omni-directional (EZB/O) condenser cartridges. All with a charcoal grey finish, with attached 12’ cable, in-line preamplifier and recessed mounting holes for quick installation. The Shure EZB/C retails at £120.00 ex VAT with the EZB/O retailing at £110.00 ex VAT.

Whilst the Shure Easyflex Gooseneck (EZG) versions, make an ideal miking solution for podium and lecterns, are available in eit

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Crown International announces that IQ for Windows software version 5.1 is now currently available for free download. The new application is an upgrade from version 5.0 released last fall and offers two key improvements over its predecessor. First and foremost, IQ for Windows v5.1 fully supports Crown’s six new CTs Series amplifiers, including the four-channel CTs 4200 and eight-channel CTs 8200, all of which debuted at the NSCA Expo in Denver.

Secondly, and very importantly, the new software now implements a drag-and-drop methodology for the creation of custom user control panels. For example, by simply clicking on a desired control, such as a fader, on the standard control panel and dragging it onto the control surface, v5.1 automatically links the component into the signal chain. To group faders together, all one needs to do is take another fader from a different control panel

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The new Wharfedale Pro LA-15/LA-15SB portable installation loudspeakers have been designed to meet the most critical sound reinforcement requirements in venues as diverse as classical music and theatres, discotheques and places of worship.

The Wharfedale Pro LA -15 series is a 15in, two-way, full-range loudspeaker. Its high-efficiency, constant-directivity, reconfigurable design is especially suited to high-quality applications where its power response and overall performance provide excellent results, even in challenging acoustic spaces. The LA-15 series feature a dynamic high frequency driver protection circuit which gives progressive-dynamic limiting for both short-term peaks and long term overload conditions. The sophisticated limiting function works progressively, giving smooth sonic performance even when driven beyond the design limits of the system.

Where significant extensi

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BSS Audio has released new firmware for the Omnidrive Compact Plus (FDS-366) loudspeaker management system. The new firmware, V1.10, features a new menu system with more functions on a single screen, which makes navigation and setup much faster and easier. BSS has also enhanced the functionality of the Alignment Assistant facility, where loudspeaker drivers may be automatically aligned using an integral pink noise source and alignment algorithm. Current FDS-366 owners may update their firmware for free via a software loader obtained online from the website below:

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Home to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra for the past four years, Benaroya Hall recently installed ten Soundweb 9088ii digital signal processors as part of a discrete new vocal reinforcement system for its 2,500-seat S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. CCI Systems of Olympia, working closely with the Harman Professional Projects Group (HPPG), provided the system’s design and installation.

Two of the BSS Audio processors are utilized to provide DSP, EQ and delay for a new central cluster of custom JBL loudspeaker enclosures powered by existing Crown Macro-Tech MA5002VZ amplifiers. A third 9088ii does likewise for speakers addressing the stage lip and orchestra/monitor sections. The remaining seven processors are similarly called upon to provide individual delays, EQ and signal processing for 56 JBL HTI6 speaker boxes, all driven by a rack of Crown CP660 six-channel power amplifiers

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Further to the announcement last week of a new distribution agreement for Greece, ARX Systems, the Australian based manufacturer of professional audio products announce the appointment of Istanbul based Park Audio & Lighting Systems as the company’s exclusive distributor to the Turkish market. ARX’s managing director Colin Park told PLASA Media: "ARX is delighted to have Oktay Karasoglu and his team at Park Audio & Lighting Systems on board as our new exclusive distributor for Turkey. With the new Installation products ARX is releasing this year, Oktay will be well placed to further develop ARX's presence in this very competitive market."

Park Audio & Lighting Systems can be contacted at the e-mail address below:

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Arbiter has supplied Lisburn-based audio supplier DL Electronics with a wide assortment of AKG microphones as part of a complete audio refit at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry. DL Electronics’ David Dalzell is a long term advocate and supplier of AKG, specifically of their Discreet Acoustics range which he’s supplied previously on numerous successful church installations in Ireland.

For the St Eugene's refit, AKG was therefore a logical choice for David, who worked on the project with acoustic consultant Peter Lloyd of Hollywood, NI-based Lloyd Associates and Liam O'Hagan of Derry-based electrical consultants, Delap & Waller. Dalzell chose six GN155SET mics - the latest addition to the Discreet Acoustics range - coupled with CK31 cardioid capsules for the installation. These are utilized at the Bishop's chair, the Priest's chair, the baptismal font, one either side of the f

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While the sensory experience of Dolby 5.1 surround sound has become fairly commonplace, few have experienced the benefits provided by its latest-generation 15.1 successor. Such a system is due to open later this spring at Legoland California, when the 128-acre theme park north of San Diego unveils a new four-dimensional, large-screen video attraction at its LEGO Showplace Theatre.

The show, which will prominently feature white-knuckle automotive thrills as provided by the Lego Racers, will utilize a pair of 12,000 lumen Panasonic PT-D9600U projectors to convey its visual drama, and 16 PowerLight amplifiers from QSC to fuel its larger-than-life 15.1 surround sound. While El Segundo-based Edwards Technology was made responsible for installing the theatre's video and audio systems, Legoland California’s own technical guru Paul Beach will oversee daily operations. Commenting on the s

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Marquee Audio have supplied and fitted a Nexo PA system - and sound processing - to the Wilde Theatre in Bracknell. Part of the South Hill Park complex, the 350-seat Wilde Theatre has a busy programme of incoming shows and community events, and successfully applied for an Arts Council National Lottery grant to upgrade the sound and lighting.

The theatre had already been using Marquee Audio to provide ancillary equipment - such as mics and stands - when the contract went out to tender. And of the three companies who submitted quotes, Marquee Audio came out on top. "They offered the best package, and best service," said senior sound technician, Philip Hoegger. "We went on past experience, price and service, and throughout the install period Marquee were extremely helpful and responsive. "Having considered various sound systems, we knew we wanted Nexo."

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Around 2,500 guests were on hand for the presentation of the Freiburg Nightlife Awards to the establishments and individuals considered to have made the greatest contribution to the nightlife of the city. Messetechnik Bächle, Mammagamma and Dynacord provided the sound.

Freiburg, situated in the Black Forest in southern Germany, has a vibrant nightlife with a wide variety of clubs, bars, cafes and a highly diverse cultural scene. To celebrate all this, in 1999, event organisers 'Endless Event', the scene magazine 'Sub Culture' and the Ganter brewery created the 'Freiburg Nightlife Awards'. The response was so favourable that they decided to present the coveted awards for a second time on 9 March, 2002.

The voting was done by SMS. People were asked to vote for a winner in 10 categories: Best Club/Disco, Best Event, Best DJ (in six categories: techno, house, hip-hop etc.), Best Cafe/B

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The OB Division of BBC Resources Ltd have upgraded their fleet of Soundcraft broadcast desks, to extend their coverage of prime motor sports events. Contracted by production company, Chrysalis TV, BBC Resources produce coverage for Carlton TV of the F1 Grand Prix season and the World Rally Championships, which are screened on Channel 4.

Technical development manager Julian Parsons explained that the OB Division had been in the process of decommissioning two 16-channel B800 desks from older vehicles, while at the same time a further desk was reaching the end of its lifespan. Their solution was to approach Soundcraft, who agreed to build both the original modular broadcast desks into a single-frame mixer, which was this month installed in the principle OB truck. Last month the new 32-channel, eight-group board completed its first Grand Prix in San Marino successfully.

At the same time

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Audio-Technica microphones have been called up to play a significant role in the 2002 World Cup by host broadcasters HBS. Following a successful domestic season on Premiership duty, A-T microphones have been specified for the tournament by Robert Edwards, sound director of Video Sound Services Limited (UK).

The AT895 digital array system is specifically detailed in the Audio Production plan for coverage of each manager’s bench at every one of the World Cup’s 60 games. Broadcasters are able to book specific circuits to independently access these microphones, which make up the core of the ‘Team A’ and ‘Team B’ feeds, available to broadcast companies around the world through HBS. They are also mixed in as part of the overall World TV feed, and will be used at half time for pitch side interviews.

The off-axis rejection capabilities displayed by the AT8

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Audace Ltd, manufacturers of the Intelliplate programmable remote control system for DSP-based audio installations, announced at the NSCA convention that US distribution had been agreed. In collaboration with Comsec International, Audace's global distributor, International Sales of San Diego have been appointed to carry the line exclusively in the US. International Sales will also be representing the brand in the Pacific Rim and in Canada.

Bryan Waters, managing director of Audace Ltd, commented on the appointment: "I have known Bardy at International Sales since my time at Allen & Heath and I know that he will do an excellent job for us in the various territories. This is a key step in the development of our business and, combined with the launch of our US-format panels at NSCA, we have all the tools in place to service the needs of our developing North American customer base.&qu

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Meyer Sound's UK distributor, Autograph Sales Ltd, has recently supplied theatre sound specialists, Orbital, with a Meyer Sound M3D line array loudspeaker system, which is making its world-wide theatrical debut on Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest sensational musical production Bombay Dreams. The show, which opens at London's Apollo Theatre on 19 June, fuses the colourful harmonies of Indian film composer AR Rahman with Meera Syal's script, to bring a taste of Bollywood to London's West End.

Following a blind listening test last summer, Meyer Sound's M3D system was specified by sound designer, Mick Potter, and the production's creative team, including Lloyd Webber. Potter has had a long involvement with Starlight Express, which recently closed at the Apollo after an 18-year run and which was the home to one of Meyer Sound's first theatrical applications using the MSL-3 system.

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Arbiter PLC, JBL’s exclusive UK distributor, has supplied leading UK audio rental company SSE with 24 JBL VerTec VT4889 line array cabinets. This is SSE’s first purchase of VerTec, and will immediately be utilized during their schedule for the Capital Radio Party In The Park/Power In The Park series, and on the EMAP Feel The Noise summer outdoor road show season. These events are staged all across the UK, primarily featuring playback performances of the UK’s best-loved pop stars, and attracting sell-out audiences of between 20,000 and 70,000.

Production time is always short on these shows, so getting the rig up and running quickly is absolutely vital. SSE’s Chris Beale says: "We chose VerTec because it’s the lightest, fastest, easiest-to-rig line array system currently available. It sounds fine, is very economical on truck space - and totally fitted t

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