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All items will be sold on a first come, first served basis. "This isn't an auction, but the buying frenzy will be the same, based on the pricing we're already seeing coming in," says GearSource president Michael Fairbairn. "Obviously, PRG has a massive inventory of equipment in audio and lighting. This event is created to help them liquidate that inventory without the trouble of staging an auction," says Fairbairn. While the Gear-Up sale may eventually open up to other GearSource.com vendors, this event is exclusive to PRG's US-based invent

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Best known in the UK and the USA as Pop Idol and American Idol respectively, the format has also been a huge hit in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, Croatia, France, Greece, Malaysia, Singapore, Russia and Turkey amongst others.

One of the latest versions of the format is in Bulgaria, where it is titled Music Idol. Aired on the country's first privately owned national television station, bTV (owned by News Corporation), the series currently enjoys the station's highest viewing ratings, its live performances broadcast from bTV's studios in the Nati

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Madix, who is returning to front-of-house for Rush after first mixing the band for part of the Roll the Bones Tour, puts SpectraFoo to good use, not only during system setup but, also throughout the show. "I use it mainly for tuning the PA - that's the big job that it does - but also for stuff in the mix. Even though I'm mixing live, I do use it for 'mastering,' metering and looking at phase."

Madix adds, "You can save the window sets so that you can switch very quickly from looking at the left and right output of the console, looking at a phase scope and mastering metering, then switching over to see an RTA view on top of an FFT analysis between the output of the desk a

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The modular construction of the ZMR-80 allows it to be configured in many different ways to suit each individual application. The 19" 4RU chassis can house a total of up to 11 modules, which can include up to four input modules, up to six output modules, a power supply module and an optional paging module.

This enables the ZMR-80 to handle between two and eight input sources and feed these to between two and 12 output zones. Paging to any or all zones is possible via the paging module. T

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In addition d&b audiotechnik's presenter, John Taylor will fly from the UK to make a presentation on 20 May on the subject of Electroacoustics and Sound System Design.

The BSMC is an in-depth exploration of the current trends in Broadway sound design and reinforcement, from the artistic process to the latest new technology.

(Jim Evans)

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The company, whose brand portfolio includes leading professional audio brands including JBL, BSS, Soundcraft, AKG, dbx and Crown, will continue to be named Harman International Industries and Dr. Sidney Harman, founder and executive chairman, will remain executive chairman.

Dr. Harman stated: "We are pleased to reach an agreement with KKR and GSCP that is in the best interest of our stockholders, presenting them with excellent value for their shares and the opportunity to participate in Harman's future growth. KK

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Audiolan cable, sold under the S2CEB brand in the CAE Group, has been developed thanks to the technical knowledge and expertise of Multimedia Connect, the CAE Group brand that is developing a full package dedicated to broadband VDI (Voice-Data-Image) networks.

Ethersound technology, developed and patented by Digigram, uses an Ethernet type network to carry audio data. It is thus based on the use of Ethernet components and cables, and it enables installation of audio networks with very low levels of latency. This emerging t

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"With the CK-1000 MP3, there's no need to lug around separate pieces of gear," said Tom Freret, national sales manager for American Audio. "This affordable, all-in-one combo makes it easier for DJs to stay organised, professional-sounding and on top of the groove in the digital realm. It has everything you need to play and mix MP3s, CDs and CD-R discs like a true professional."

In addition to the convenience it affords, the CK-1000 MP3 empowers DJs and digital turntablists with

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Czech audio production specialists and InnovaSON distributor, MusicData, provided full audio production services for the event, which included a total of three InnovaSON digital mixing consoles running a Nexo Geo-T line array system with amplification from Camco.

MusicData opted for an Sy80 at FoH, an Sy48 for monitors and a further Sy48 in the OB van. "We use InnovaSON consoles wherever possible," remarked MusicData's Tomas Ourednicek. "They sound great with really high dynamics and

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KYTN (Kill Your Timid Notion) is a festival of sound and image, exploring as many different ways in which artists, filmmakers and musicians can investigate the border between what you hear and what you see. Staged last month at the Dundee Contemporary Arts in Scotland, beyond6281 was an electro-acoustic project by a group of artists from Montreal called Artificiel, exploring the light bulb as sound source.

By feeding processed audio signals through powerful Kind Audio amplifiers, they directly excited the filaments in very large, 1000W, light bulbs, causing them to vibrate and emit audible, acoustic sound, without the use of conventional speakers

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To create the deafening explosion effects throughout the show, Clarke insisted upon EM Acoustics MSE-118 Quake subwoofers, after his success with them when designing the West End production of the same show. He specified a quartet of Quakes, hidden within the set. One reviewer for the New York Daily News describes the effect as "deafening and devastating", as well as saying "it assaults your ears, and then your gut. You feel queasy, like you've been punched".

Clarke comments: "Quakes are quite simply extraordinary loudspeakers, capable of generating the most abundant amount

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Speed of installation and recallability are key elements of the show's sound design, with Brooker's design using a combined Cadac analogue and digital approach at the heart of the system - in the form of an 82-input J-Type Live Production Console and Digital Series Stage Rack, equipped with D16 digital mix matrices and M16 remote controlled microphone amplifiers.

The majority of the design is based on the London show, with the exception of the L-Acoustics'

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Currently based on three sites around Edinburgh, Queen Margaret is planning to relocate to the first new university campus for 21st century Scotland, on the south-east side of Edinburgh, by Musselburgh. The move to the new campus will be seamless, with relocation intended to take place during autumn 2007, subject to successful implementation of the planned development.

The new campus will be a vibrant new academic village with high-tech buildings and attractive landscaped spaces, featuring an innovative learning resource centre at the heart of the development.

Jim Bain, education resource centre manager, says: "We have 70 teaching rooms and lecture theatres at the new site, all of which are being equipped with high-te

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"The aim of the new studio is to provide a facility for up-and-coming musicians to take their music to the next level," explains High Fidelity Studios MD, David Dorn. "The suite offers bands the experience of a full blown gig, providing quality equipment they would find at a top line event. The space is set up like a venue with a fully furnished stage including drum rises, a valve back line, and top quality 32 channel monitor and FOH desks."

"We are very familiar with A&H mixers as we have GL2200's and GL2400's in our hire stock, and we come across them in most of the venues we engineer," says director

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"We're very pleased that the features and technology newly incorporated into our new Viper II systems have been honoured by the TV Technology panel," said Eugene Baker, CTO of Telecast Fiber Systems. "The Series 6000 builds on the solid foundation of earlier Viper II releases, providing the same ease of use and reliability while meeting the growing demand for ecologically responsible products."

(Jim Evans)

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The Royal Centre, a celebrated Nottingham landmark and regular touring venues, is currently undertaking a strategic review. MD James Ashworth explains, "Theatre Projects were the natural choice for the job with their intimate knowledge of the building, having helped us conceive it during the 1970s and 80s. With a vast portfolio of experience and an unparalleled reputation for excellence, we believed they would assist us in ensuring the Royal Centre continues to be one of the country's finest facilities for the 25 years."

Theatre Projects is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary of consul

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Their first project, the Kursaal in Ostend, went on to win an Installation Europe award in 2006, and has since spawned other MCR systems by the group, in conjunction with Dutch acoustic consultant Cees Mulder, who played a key role in designing the original concept.

This new project demonstrated how MCR can be used to adjust auditorium acoustics to suit every performance, in smaller venues than the multi-million-euro Kursaal rebuild.

Located in the town of Hasselt, 86km east of Brussels, the Cultuurcentrum's new 890-seat theatre features a combination of main proscenium PA and a multifunctional, distributed side and rear syst

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Audio Telex, one of Australia's leading pro audio distribution companies, supplied the system, which was used for both the front of house and monitors, to the show's production company Innovative Lighting & Sound.

The front of house system comprised nine flown TA-890H mid-highs per side, nine ground-stacked TA-890L subs per side, with a centre block of six TSW-218 subs. Front-fill was provided by two Aspect Wide TA-500s per side, with two self-powered TQ-445DPs in the centre. The monitor system utilised TQ-315 wedges with TXD-215 subs and TXD-1

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"The overall focus of this new management role is achieving even higher levels of customer service," said president and CEO Harro Heinz. "We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Rik's management skills, technical background and experience as the leader of this company-wide effort. As a former sales executive, Rik understands the interaction between operational efficiency and strong customer relationships."

Kirby returns to Renkus-Heinz after a stint as sales director for Turbosound in the UK: his previous position with the company was as national sales manager. Prior to that, he spent six years at BSS Audio.

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The award recipients include: Europe West: Distributor of the Year - beyerdynamic, UK; Most Improved Distributor - Standard Audio, Sweden; Europe East: Distributor of the Year - Aris Pro, Russia; Most Improved Distributor - Sincom, Serbia & Montenegro.

"These distributors in particular had an excellent year - both for themselves and for us, and our awards are a testament to their hard work," Harrison said. "beyerdynamic, Aris Pro, Standard Audio and Sincom offer their customers invaluable system integration advice and support an

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APT's chairman, John Lillywhite, says: "We are really delighted that someone of Quentin's calibre has agreed to become part of the APT team. His experience of the IP market is formidable and his knowledge will be hugely beneficial to APT at a time when we are gaining significant success in the IP licensing programme for our apt-X suite of algorithms."

Commenting on his appointment, Howard adds: "I have been a broadcast customer of digital audio compression since the early days of ISDN, and more recently have used these products for broadcast distribution and DAB digital radio networks. APT's systems always stood out as the most transparent and free from artefact

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Major employers in the theatre, live music and events industries already report serious difficulties recruiting qualified and experienced professionals in a wide range of disciplines including lighting, sound, stage controls and specialist backstage support staff.

Since January 2007, more than 300 individuals and organisations - including employers, trade bodies and freelancers - have been consulted on the Skills Academy proposal being developed by Creative & Cul

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Comprising twelve dates in Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, SSE supplied the tour's audio requirements with Turbosound veterans Britannia Row supplying the monitor system, including Turbosound NuQ-15s, self-powered TA-500DP Aspect Wides and, in Glasgow and London, self-powered NuQ-12DPs.

The Fratellis like the sound levels on stage to be relatively high, so one three-way TA-500DP was used each side of the stage as a side-fill, along with nine 15" 2-way bi-amped NuQ-15s on the stage as wedge monitors - three pairs across the front, one each side of the drummer and one by bass guitarist Barry Fr