The system comprises eight UL210 three-way bi-amped array elements and four TB115S subs supplemented by four DS12S front-fills and delays and a further six DS15s which are used either as stage monitors or extra fills depending on the application. Processing is courtesy of two APG DMS26 processors on a BVNet network which enables full remote system control and EQ.
Amplification is handled by two 4-channel C88:4 amplifier
Two separate phantom power adapters are also included; a 48V adapter for pro audio and recording studio applications, and a 1.5V AA battery-powered power supply adapter for other applications, including use with hi-fi equipment or PCs. The Basik-Road pack now affords musicians and engineers even greater flexibility by enabling the pickup to be easily adapted for virtually any performance or recording situation, says the company.
With convenience and flexibility in mind, Schertler has also rolled out its newly designed carrying case across the entire Basik range, which includes the Basik-P
An invited audience of leading theatre consultants, audio system designers and touring companies attended the 2350 capacity, Grade II listed venue to hear POLARaudio demonstrate the three ranges. The HMV Forum was specifically chosen for the event as it is a multi-purpose venue with architecturally and acoustically challenging features.
Technical director at POLARaudio Jon Stanley led the demonstrations, showcasing the new ICL-Single, ICL-Dual along with IC7 mechanically steerable array, IC8, 16, 24 and 32 digitally steerable line array and the IC Live portable and fixed installation products. Also demonstrated were the Dynacord XA2 System and digital networking from XTA and MC² Audio's Ti Series.
According to Acoustic Dimensions senior consultant Jeff Miller, the system presented many challenges due to the amphitheatre's proximity to its neighbours. With houses close by on both sides and behind the amphitheatre, there was a need to control where the sound ended up as much as possible; there was also a need to complete
"The gear is beyond reliable, which is extremely important especially when we were on a serious tour like this," stated Bolan. "It also has a way of sparking creativity for me as a musician. There is such a broad range of sounds and textures available with DigiTech products, especially with the new RP1000. The DigiTech gear I use has always held up and the guys who make the equipment will always stand behind their product."
(Jim Evans)
This year, the event featured a distinctive soccer theme, highlighting the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup and the imminence of the Final Draw, that took place in Cape Town a few days later.
The switch on was conducted by Cape Town's Executive Mayor Dan Plato, accompanied by FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke and Bafana Bafana star, Matthew Booth. A seven-hour concert on the main stage at Adderley Street's Fountain Circle in the centre of town saw a star studded line up of acts representing the vibrant cultural diversity of the city, including Ringo Madlingozi, the Rockets, Emo Adams, Ready D and Jozi.
Out the Box Production
Following a busy summer and what looks to be a busy winter season and new year they decided to increase their inventory with another line array system and other TT+ 2 way loudspeakers. Paul Galley co-founder of Event Sound & Light comments: "Having had the TT+ line array for a couple of years now it has proven to be a great asset to our rental stock and has surprised many high profile engineers with its clear, dynamic audio response.
"The system has also been driven very hard at times when needed to be and again retains its clear even coverage making it a very easy and forgiving system to use. From a rental point of view it's very competitively priced
"We are confident that our customers will be excited to find that the PCM92 follows in the tradition of the highly acclaimed PCM-Series processors. Whether it is at Front of House or in the recording suite, the PCM92 offers our legendary Lexicon reverbs along with a host of new capabilities that will enhance their ability to produce the most exciting and highest q
Trevor O'Shea, head of Twisted Pepper's parent company Bodytonic Music, visited Matter in London's O2, where Void's loudspeakers are installed on the VIP level. He commented: "We visited Matter in London last year, and the Void speakers and spec really caught our attention how
Operating under the name Top Food, it has been set up by Gruppo Pasquettaz. Although there are seven restaurants, the food emporium consists of much more, including Butchery, Self Service and Delicatessen as well as Fish Restaurant, Pizza, Steak House, Self Service Fish & Seafood, Risotteria, Bar American and Sandwich Bar.
Director Roberto Pasquettaz wanted background music to be distributed evenly across the seven restaurant zones and satellite TV images to the plasma relay screens - but wanted local, easily-operable control.
QSC Audio was recommended to this new-build project at an early stage, and after participating in an evaluation, impressed Mr. Pasquett
If that sounds simple and routine, consider this: "The safety standards on the Viking Line's ships are even stricter than the law requires." Sironen continued. "Cables have to be halogen free and secured in piping or cable
COP15 will attract over 100 Heads of State and other VIPs, including. As befits such a major event, state-of-the-art conferencing equipment is absolutely essential, and Bosch Security Systems was selected as supplier.
The conference equipment supplied by Bosch Security Systems includes 2,500 delegate microphones mainly of type DCN Next Generation, DCN Next Generation Simultaneous Interpretation equipment in two large plenary rooms and five other meeting rooms; Integrus receivers to enable delegates to listen to interpretations. Furthermore, the central Bosch equipment consists of 50 Ce
Benum, Renkus-Heinz's Norwegian distributor, had been contracted by Oslo City Council to design a permanently installed system capable of delivering high intelligibility throughout the spacious marble-floored hall.
The main audio system comprises a pair of Renkus-Heinz IC32 digitally steerable arrays, supplemented by CF121M active monitors and PN212 active subwoofers. The Iconyx cabinets are custom colored to blend in with the surrounding architecture, mounted flush to the walls.
The IC32s had been installe
The new building houses a full demo room and training facility for Digidesign Venue, Adamson, Powersoft, Function One and all the other brands distributed by Seesound including Vieta Pro.
The address is: Vico, 30 - Local comercial 2, 08021 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: + 34 93 544 37; Web www.seesound.es
(Jim Evans)
Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, JLS, Taio Cruz, The Sugababes and many more performed at the gig which was hosted by DJs Trevor Nelson and Mistajam - with Tim Westwood DJing for the night.
To optimise the sound coming from both the main live stage and the in-the-round second stage - used by presenters, DJs and playback artists - the company fielded two Soundcraft Vi6 digital consoles.
The live desk had 48 inputs - running active splits to the OB truck - while the show desk had 32 channels of presenter's mics, DJs and playback passing thr
Dave McDonald, FOH engineer, discovered iLive on the discussion forum of audio professionals' website, www.crewspace.com. It led him to pursue the idea of using iLive on the Florence tour. He said: "With iLive, I can turn up to any type of venue and just plug it in. It's so simple and it's got expensive-sounding FX, good gates and good compressors. The pre-amps are really great and the headroom's amazing. I don't use outboard gear at all
A statement issued by Scattered Media blamed the "current economic climate and the strain this is having on many companies' budgets at present" and said that they were "in the process of looking at the calender to find suitable dates later in the year".
(Lee Baldock)
Bond waited a long time before investing in a digital console for his rental company. "You can have all the recall, built in effects and features you like, but if it doesn't sound good it's pointless," he says. "I was waiting for someone to build a console that sounded like a real console. Midas has done this with the PRO6."
For the Porcupine Tree tour, where the musicians largely create the sound they want at source, Bond is using the console mainly to mix on the fly. However he is making good use of the PRO6's POPulation Group and VCA (variable c
After a visit to the production and logistics centres in Sant'Omero, they got to participate in demonstrations, seminars and presentations of the entire Proel product range, as well as a tasting of Italian specialties.
Soon after, Proel organised the Moto GP Show in Italy, travelling between Sant'Omero, Cattolica and Misano Adriatico.
In collaboration with Italiacorre, Proel held the first Moto GP Event, on the occasion of the San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix, in Misano Adriatico (RN). In addition to guided visits to the Proel Headquarters and to the R&D centre in Cattoli
"When we met the DNA guys at PLASA, we agreed that we would participate in a training seminar. Takis Tsonopoulos - DNA's managing director - contacted us with a date and an agenda. They told us that they expected 30 people to attend and that is exactly how many did come."
Hayes added: "The audience were largely very familiar with the workings of the DP226 and Audiocore so we concentrated on the DP4 Series, the newer features of Audiocore and the wireless interface. Then Bill gave an overview of some new products such as the DC1048 and the N
The performance was the first time that Missy Elliot appeared on the Late Show, adding to Letterman's star-studded list of past performers that includes Paul McCartney, Janet Jackson, and Bon Jovi.
With her D 5 hand-held mics, Elliot was able to stand out from past performers thanks to the patented AKG laminated varimotion diaphragm that was able to pick up her most sensitive vocal tones. Also, the supercardiod polar pattern that comes standard on all D 5 mics ensured maximum gain before feedback, a
ISE is one of the few shows, where Alcons displays both its product groups at the same time: The general product line and the AV / Digital Cinema product line.
Main focus this year will be on two products, of which one is the already established LR7 micro pro-ribbon line-array system, latest and smallest member of Alcons' successful pro-ribbon line-arrays. Featuring a single 6.5" woofer and the Alcons RBN401 4" pro-ribbon driver in a 15° vertical projection configuration. The 16 ohms impedance and a choice of 90° or 120° horizontal projection, makes the LR7 suitable for A/V projects, where very compact form factor with perfect line-array throw an
The 300-seat Baby Grand is an intimate venue, which hosts a variety of different performances and features many small independent musical acts. Its stage stretches 56ft, and has a proscenium arch opening that measures approximately 36ft wide by 17ft high. The Baby Grand and The Grand combine to draw approximately 100,000 people to their shows each year.
The Baby Grand's configuration made the installation team's job challenging. Howard Fulton, audio engineer for the Grand Opera House, explained that horizontal coverage was difficult because the Baby Grand's seating area is wider
Careful annotation and innovative passive design allows the Q Switch to be used in two modes, 1 : 4 for selecting powered loudspeakers and sub woofers, or 4 : 1 for selecting multiple signal sources in broadcast, installation and studio applications. The Q Switch accepts balanced and unbalanced signals.
(Jim Evans)
