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The MPA Series is comprised of three models offering RMS power variants of 60W (MPA60), 120W (MPA120) and 240W (MPA240). Each model features six line inputs with stereo summed to mono, as well as four microphone inputs into a single zone and offers high and low impedence as standard - with low impedence balanced via phoenix style connectors.

All models in the range are controllable via front panel rotary selectors or remotely via Cloud's wall-mount remote controllers (RL1 and the RSL6).

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Sheffield is one of those British cities that boasts a vibrant local music scene, and has produced some of the finest bands in the country, including Def Leppard, Joe Cocker, The Human League, Pulp and lately The Arctic Monkeys. Building on that tradition, AMG has created its new Carling Academy venue out of an old purpose-built ballroom which had been used as a discotheque before falling into disrepair for several years.

In fact, there are two venues here; the main stage has a capacity for 1800, while Academy 2 is another production-complete space for arou

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The historic Kursaal, which is the event area in the hotel complex, has been modified under the imposed conditions of a historically listed building. A Varizone system was chosen, as it meets the challenges of audio in a facility with scalable rooms whereby the rooms can be scaled down as conference and meeting rooms or alternatively as a large event area for lectures and concerts.

The network - including the Varizone system - is controlled via a Crestron Control Panel. Additionally a Klotz Digital Decennium mixing console is bound into the system as soundboard to be used during live events. AV Ganz AG was responsible for project management, planning and installation. Product supply was by FG-Elektronik.

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McLaughlin comes to Digidesign after several years as vice president of engineering at Cisco Systems' Desktop Switching Business Unit, where he led a team of more than 500, overseeing the development of a diverse line of system hardware and software. He has also held executive positions at Silicon Graphics and Cray Research.

"We're pleased to welcome Kevin to Digidesign," remarked Tex Schenkkan, Digidesign's chief operating officer. "He brings a wealth of varied experiences, a strong understanding of large-scale systems development, a broad perspective on engineering and technology, as well as leadership and management skills that

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Aviom will launch the training programme at this year's InfoComm show where Lange will teach two courses: Audio Distribution Applications with Aviom's Pro16 Series and Audio Networking with Aviom's Pro64 Series.

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Using ULX wireless guitar systems, PSM700 in-ear monitoring, and a wide range of microphones including a contingent of SM58s provided by Shure, the J-Rock bands performed with distinct styles both traditional and modern, drawing inspiration freely from J-pop, rock, electro, folk, death metal, salsa, tango, country, and hip hop.

"Given Shure's premium quality, we knew we could depend upon obtaining clear, accurate reproduction," said Taste of Chaos promoter Kevin Lyman, a man also known to many as the creator of the Warp

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Bangalore-based MRH Digital Systems, the QSC Audio distributors, says that this is part of an attempt by the operators to connect with the younger generation. "They are finding that quality, hip and trendy music is winning over the traditional pipe background music," says the company's Poncho Gopinadhan.

"In this instance they were launching a new range of jewellery for youngsters and wanted the music in their showroom to be in keeping with their new offering and target group. Their specifications were clarity of sound and subtlety - a set up that will allow their customers to enjoy the ambient music and at the same time enable them to converse without having to scream." One of the conditions of the contract

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The installation project, carried out by Telesonic Valencia, S.L., recommended the installation of the new D.A.S. Artec systems for the lounge area adjoining the bar. Four Artec 8W systems, white in colour, have been installed. These modern systems offer wide frequency range and high sound pressure level with a clean and elegant design that integrates perfectly in various environments such as hotels, restaurants or convention halls, says the manufacturer. Every afternoon this area is remodeled into a chill out zone where customers enjoy a varied selection of music in a relaxed and plea

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The main hall at the venue features EV QRx212 and Xsubs for the main FOH system, with new ZXA5 powered speakers for delays. The bar features ZX1 speakers, all controlled via a NetMax N8000 system via a single touch screen, De Ducdalf staff can now easily handle switching and adjustments for every room in the entire facility.

Axel J.E. Nagtegaal, MD, E-Audio Benelux, commented: "De Ducdalf owners Henk Jan de Raat and Pieter de Raat were very enthuisiastic about the Electro-Voice solution, upgrading their facility with equipment that has proven itself to be the high quality audio standard."

(Jim Evans)

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Orbital's new risk assessment program offers theatre management a reliable means to calculate its average weekly sound levels in a theatre venue as this new legislation demands. And provides realistic solutions to help to reduce the output if it exceeds the weekly recommended noise barrier.Providing a complete solution for all theatrical employers with front or rear of house employees, Orbital is offering specially designed and easy to use sound measuring equipment that will help assess noise output in any venue. Consisting of small dosemeters that clip discreetly onto employees working in specific areas; they are activated simply via a keyfob.

For a typical production, five to te

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"We had enough of computers disguised as mixing consoles and wanted genuine analogue ergonomics and unmatched sonic quality," says Frederic André, Fa Musique managing director.

EVI AudioFrance's Jean Marandet provided technical training for the Fa Musique engineers enabling them to take the XL8 on tour as soon as possible. The new console will make its first appearance at the Francofolies festival taking place in La Rochelle in July.

Eric Garnier, EVI Audio France director of sales, comments, "Although Fa Musique was one of the last rental companies in France to purchase a Heritage 3000, it is the first in the country to buy an XL8, demonstrating a new commitmen

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Personnel from Aethra and Speednet are providing six dedicated videoconferencing rooms fully equipped with state-of-the-art Aethra vc solutions, including the set-top systems Vega X5 and Vega X3 and the next-generation videophone Maia XC.

These videoconferencing services are available during the event to the 60 heads of state and government and their delegations, the 1500 national and foreign accredited journalists following the proceedings, the event organization committee and the Peruvian Minister of External Relations.

The dedicated videoconferencing rooms will be utilized in partic

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Midway through an £800,000 refurbishment, which will also see the creation of a roof terrace, he has commissioned Bernard Mani at Systems Etc to replace the old sound system with a new Martin Audio WT3 rig, processed via Martin Audio's new Engineer 418 DSP.

"Originally the club was specced with Martin Audio H3s but I wanted to achieve a more theatrical and accurate sound. I knew all the components of the WT3 so was confident in what a fully active system would sound like - and that is predominantly a much smoother midrange and greater warmth," says Mani.

The compact three-way trapezoidal system's mid-range and HF are generated by compound mid-hi

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The 11 April concert at Velez Sarsfield Stadium drew a sell-out crowd of 40,000 people. To meet Stewart's concert rider specifications, B.A.L.S. used a total of 52 VerTec line array enclosures. The main left/right arrays featured 14 VT4889-1 full-size line array elements per side, with 12 VT4889-1 elements per side for out fill arrays. For additional low-frequency output, B.A.L.S. used both stacked and flown subwoofers - a total of 32 enclosures - to complement the full-range VerTec system. JBL's new VerTec V4 DSP presets were used.

JBL's new VT4889-1 full-size line array loud

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Menter Bro Dinefwr is part of Menter, a government-funded group promoting the Welsh language. The translation part of the organisation, Dewis, has four full-time translators providing live simultaneous translations for public meetings and conferences in Carmarthenshire. Dewis hands receivers to non-Welsh speakers at public meetings, ensuring that when someone asks or answers a question in Welsh, non-Welsh speakers can hear the translator translating the Welsh into English.

Sound Induction Systems provided Menter Bro Dinefwr seven sets of Sennheiser 2020D digital Tourguides. "They have seven boxes of headsets with transmitters," Philip Nicholes o

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Over the course of two months, three buildings have been completed, fitted out and equipped in Utrecht, Holland and Boom, Belgium to house all but two of the group's 14 separate companies including the head office of the parent company, Ampco Flashlight Holding.

The final piece of the jigsaw was put in place when lighting rental company Flashlight Rental moved into the massive 15,000 square metre (162,000 square foot) Rental and Technology building at Proostwetering 50, on a new industrial park outside the centre of Utrecht.

In the same build

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A resident of California, Shuttleworth's has previously held positions with Cerwin-Vega, KRK, JBL Professional, Neve Electronics and Cadac. An AES member since 1976, healso has personal patents issued or pending on 11 audio innovations.

Renkus-Heinz president Harro Heinz says, "Tim brings a tremendous track record of leading by example in contributing to new product concepts, and overseeing the development of detailed specifications for both hardware and software components. His know-how of engineering project management on demanding and time critical projects, as well as providing support and fostering skill development, is a tremendous addition to our engineering team."

(Jim Evans)

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The event showcased the top 21 bands from this competition. These up-and-coming bands were all in the running for the $50,000 grand prize and two year management deal. The winners of the event, The Underground Rebels, also won a complete EV mic package.

Bosch Communications Systems pro audio rep Buck Tallman was on site to support the show: "This is what it's all about! A live, full-bore rock n roll war. We were there to provide hands-on support and meet the bands - we're committed to supporting new talent, and that fact was heard loud and clear over the course of the competition, with EV mics all across the stage and an array of EV, Dynacord, and Midas PA equipment (provided by FBP Group of Las Vegas) ensuring

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Jaquiss chose L-Acoustics dvDOSC for the left and right arrays, 12 mid-high boxes a side, along with 4 dvSUBS and eight of the new L-Acoustics SB28 subs, all of which were ground stacked, and they used eight ARCS cabinets for in-fill.

"It sounded superb," says Jaquiss, "It was the perfect system for the largely cabaret style show."

They took two Soundcraft Vi6 consoles, used for both FOH and monitors. It was the first time Jaquiss had used a Vi6 on tour. "It's a good sounding desk," he comments, "It's designed to

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The major lighting story of the week is Clay Paky's announcement that it has signed Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) as the exclusive distributor of Clay Paky moving lights in the US, English-speaking Canada and Japan.

China continues to offer great business opportunities for specialist manufacturers and installers. In total, the multiple venues of Guangzhou University City utilised 124 Community R2, 124 R.5 systems,

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ELIT, L-Acoustics distributor in Turkey, supplied and installed a complete L-Acoustics FOH line source array in the 860 seats venue. The system consists of nine dV-DOSC and three dV-SUB cabinets per side, all driven and protected by six LA8 amplified controllers. In addition L-Acoustics self-powered coaxial enclosures 112P and 108P are being used as mobile systems for monitoring and fill applications to suit the various production requirements.

Cédric Montrézor, technical support engineer for L-Acoustics, comments: "I was very impressed by the professionalism of ELIT's crew and by the quality of integration in this project. Our combined engineering

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Birmingham has welcomed major regeneration in recent years, including the Bullring Shopping Centre and in 2006, Birmingham City Council granted planning consent to Martineau Galleries for a £600m Eastside Parks development, including the Priory Square Shopping Centre and Dale End, incorporating the existing location of Carling Academy Birmingham and surrounding area. The project team proposes a mixture of retail, leisure, office and residential spaces, with work anticipated to start in 2009. The Academy will continue to trade whilst development of the new venue take

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Dodinuf and Yapadú Produccions, who were responsible for the audio element, opted for Lab.gruppen amplification throughout, in the form of 10 fP Series fP 6400s, eight fP 3400s and two FP 13000. Processing was courtesy of Dolby Lake with an EAW KF730 system on the front end.

Eduardo Soriano, Yapadú Produccions co-owner and sound technician specialist reports, "I honestly enjoy my job

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Under Sims' leadership, Color Kinetics achieved sustained profitability and its revenues grew 30% per year on average between 2001 and 2007. He guided the company's strategic direction, sales operations, expansion of its OEM business, and the creation of its successful licensing program. He also oversaw the company's most pivotal milestones, including its successful initial public offering in June 2004 and its acquisition by Philips in August 2007 for just under $1 billion.

As a result of this and other acquisitions, totaling more than $4.2 billion in the last two years alone, Philips has emerged as a leader in the increasingly