Eighth Day Sound is again at the helm of the production, coordinating multiple universal stadium systems that at times are air-freighted with the stage set, leapfrogging across several continents to meet the tour.
"Each tour system is comprised of two SD7 Mach III systems at FOH outfitted with Waves and two Waves servers, with one running on a UPS for redundancy," explains Eighth Day chief technology offic
Founded in 1863 by Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope and Lord Leighton, the members-only venue attracts a top-end clientele, hosting gigs, art and fashion events, and private parties. Visiting sound engineer, Dave McDonald, took on the role of audio consultant at the venue, recommending iLive to replace the original FOH mixing console. Having used a similar system on tour with acts such as Adele, Florence & The Machine and AIR, the main reason for the change is that McDonald wanted to better meet the audio requirements of visiting artists.
He exp
The occasion was the annual Kitzbuehel World Ski Cup - a major event in the Alpine ski calendar. Production company Light and Sound.at has been servicing the event every year since 2001 - providing reinforcement on the main stage in the mediaeval town centre, as well as the VIP tent.
It was in the VIP tent that the production company was seeking a special solution. Familiar with SGM's LED products having used the LED Par Zoom, they already had the concept of using 360° balls festooned on strings when they were introduced to Thorsten Sattler, co-MD of SGM Germany.
"We wanted to produce a very special show for the guests in the tent, and at the stage in town. As soon as Thorsten introduc
Ingram Micro's ProAV Division serves IT and AV customer needs across Europe whilst offering complete product solutions as well as Services. Fabrizio del Maffeo, Advantech sales director intelligent services comments, "Ingram Micro's comprehensive set of knowledge and skills complements Advantech's digital signage product portfolio, fostering new business opportunities and driving higher growth in this evolving ProAV market. Together with Ingram Micro, we will expan
The tour saw the popular duo take their hugely successful long running Vegas show on the road to the delight of UK fans.
Adlib Lighting's Pete Abraham worked closely with the tour's lighting designer Joseph Eddy to replicate his specification, while Andy Rowe crew chiefed it for Adlib on the road, working alongside technicians Michael Summerfield and Chris Neary. Production rigger James Heath installed approximately 50 points each day depending on the venue.
The lighting rig was based on two U-shaped trusses (rear and mid) and a straight front truss.
The moving lights included Adlib's brand new Martin MAC Vip
Recently, Catalina decided to upgrade its sound system with StageSource loudspeakers from Line 6. "When we heard how beautiful they sound, with such great clarity, we knew it would make a big difference to finally make the sound as good as the view for our customers," says Catalina Popescu.
"The installation was done by Sound Image. They have always done all our sound," says Catalina technical manager Dan C
Dorwart's previous roles have included director and VP positions with Bose Corporation and DMX Music. Since 2007, he led the Stanton Group through a successful turnaround a
s their CEO. Dorwart joins Community from Gibson Guitar Corporation where he held the position of general manager, pro audio.
"I am delighted to join Community at a pivotal time in their history," said Dorwart. "The company is poised for considerable expansion and I look forward to leading the company into the future
In STM terminology, Wigwam's package is 48 sets; 48 x M46 main cabinets, 48 x B112 bass cabinets and 48 x S118 sub bass units. The system specification is identical to that ordered by London rental company Capital Sound Hire earlier this year.
The main criteria for the new system, according to Wigwam's Chris Hill, was, will it sound good ? will it be flexible and quick to rig?
Together with Capital Sound, Wigwam has been working closely with Nexo to inform what they, as rental companies, wanted from a new PA system. "Nexo's engineers really listened, went away and came up with the STM concept rather than just bringing out another cabinet design that none of us really wanted."
"They have a dif
Seattle based LIFT Distribution joins with Broadway sound specialist RF Pro in distributing Cadac in the US. RF Pro's Tom Bensen has a long and renowned association with the company, and remains responsible for the sale of bespoke console systems into the musical theatre, and large scale sound touring and event sectors. The appointment of LIFT Distribution is the direct result of demand for the latest Cadac compact analogue and digital consoles, and the requirement to service these via a general trade distributor, addressing the wider professional audio market.
Commenting on the new appointment, Cadac international sales manager Ben Millson explains, "Good independent audio distributor
Chris Fitch, MD at Skan commented, "We have always trusted the build quality and longevity that SES power distribution offers, and we needed to ensure that these racks worked first time every time on this lengthy tour. When Mark Cooper form SES offered me the newly announced second generation rack system, it was an easy decision to make".
SES says it strives to continuously improve its build quality, and the second generation is no exception. "With the inclusion of smarter metering, upgraded earth leakage sensors and our new engraving system, SES remain the market leader in 19" power distribution," says the company.
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"Our Open Day brings together all the latest AV, sound, lighting and stage technology under one roof," says Black Light's head of company development, Phil Haldane. "We're inviting everyone to come along and help us celebrate 30 years in the business."
Black Light has already got over 30 of the biggest names in the industry confirmed. That means that the 2013 Open Day will be the most exciting yet, says the company. It will be a great chance for everyone to come and see the hottest new equipment in action, quiz the experts and, of course, meet friends and colleagues.
The Open Day will take place on 15 March. As in previous years, the event will feature a wide range of exhibitor stands at which visitors will be able to talk to ma
The concert - an intimate affair compared to Muse's usual stadium-headlining shows - saw them tone down their show to fit the theatre surroundings. Before the gig bass player Chris Wolstenholme told BBC's Newsbeat, "You don't want to be spending all the money on pyramids and flashing lights - that's money that could be going to charity."
Awards News - Opera magazine is to have its first annual international awards, presented at a ceremony in London on 22 April. The Operas, the brainchild of th
Inspired by the beauty and the masterpieces of Rembrandt van Rijn, following a substantial investment, guests can enjoy authentic Dutch cuisine in a cosmopolitan atmosphere with open kitchen, whole listening to music through a premium RCF sound reinforcement system.
In fact premium is the watchword, since installer Mike Ho, of locally based service company 24/7 Audio, specified a TTL11-A active steerable column array, requiring only two systems with two presets to service all the requirements - literally 24/7 (including live music and a DJ on weekends).
"I first heard this system under demo at RCF's he
Though the laws affecting the behaviour of sound are immutable, environment and loudspeaker design are all too variable. This is why d&b has developed ArrayCalc V7, precisely to accommodate not only line array but point source designs or a combination of both into a single hybrid system design. It also offers a new printout section for any of thes
The new Manna Methodist Church has a seating capacity of 4,000, with around 10,000 worshippers attending each week. Services feature a live band, choir, organ and orchestra, so the audio system needed a high input channel count, as well as facilities to mix live audio for broadcast on its own Internet channel.
The church consulted DiGiCo's South Korean distributor Soundus Corporation, who supplied and installed an SD7 console at Front of House, with four SD-Racks and an SD8-24 to take care of the live broadcast mix. In addition, Soundus supplied an SD9 f
Leisuretec, a leading supplier to the trade community, will be offering Roland's professional range of video products. As a new venture for the company this enhances their product offering and further broadens their profile, says the company.
Cliff Dounting, commercial director for Leisuretec Distribution commented, "After a successful year in 2012, we were looking to further broaden the choice we can offer our customers with unique specialist products. As a result, we are delighted to have formed a working relationship with Roland Systems Group.
"Roland's high profile and professional reputation fits perfectly with Leisuretec's technical expertise and commi
GIULIA is equipped with a 1" dome tweeter and 5" woofer. The amp's flexible input channel can accommodate both XLR and ¼" Jack connectors, making it suitable for use with a wide range of microphones including Schertler's own DYN and STAT series, or the BASIK pickup. Phantom power (48V and 10V) is supplied. The input can also be used for a guitar or other high level line source, with the amplifier's intelligent electronics automatically adapting to suit. The channel has 3-band EQ and Warm low-pass filter to produce a warmer sound w
Marseille-based Objectif Plus was commissioned to design and install the stadium's sound reinforcement system. The highest acoustic hurdle here - and one most ice rinks share - is the hall's long reverberation time. "Obtaining clearly intelligible sound under such conditions posed a real challenge," admits Jean Marandet, product & service manager with EVI Audio France, "especially since the budget for the project was relatively modest. It was necessary, therefore, to find a solution capable of pr
"I have been using DPA microphones for a long time now and they are always my first choice of microphone because they give me the sound I want without any feedback problems," Mendez says. "Whether I am miking an acoustic instrument, voices for an event or a musical, I know these microphones will work perfectly every time and in all of these different areas of performance."
Raul Mendez is currently using a selection of DPA microphones to capture the sound of legendary guitarist, composer, dramatist and producer Paco Peña. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Peña has expanded the possibilities of flamenco and changed perceptions of the art form by
Ahmad Jamal has been praised as one of the greatest jazz innovators over his exceptionally long career, and joins other world renowned artistes and musicians who have performed at the Barbican, Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events. It is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra.
Considering his four piece ensemble 'an orchestra', Mr Jamal wanted a system that would deliver the most lifelike venue-filling sound to every member of the audience, and previous experience of Bose made the RoomMatch system t
Orbital's Richard Carter and Alex Waddle are this year's course leaders, tutoring up to 24 students at its well-equipped training facility in Brixton, south London. Among the modules are dedicated sessions on show control, radio microphones, video communications and networking, reflecting the emphasis on the range of practical and technical disciplines that form the backbone of today's live sound applications.
The annual Easter Sound Fundamentals for Theatre w
In a further indication that this year's show will be the best yet, organisers report a 30% increase in visitor registrations. New exhibitors joining the show this year include Autograph Sales, HD Pro Audio, Pearce Hire and Unusual Rigging, among others. A full list of exhibitors and details of the Professional Development Programme can be found on the PLASA Focus website.
Another exciting new development is the first ever PLASA Riggers' Forum for the North, which will take place on Tuesday 30 April. Building on the success of the PLASA Riggers' Forum in London in September, t
Their music is a blend of different genres, where cheeky and often insolent lyrics contrast sharply with complex musical arrangements: Elio e le Storie Tese are widely considered to be amongst the best musicians in Italy.
Claudio Scavazza is the P.A. technician on Elio's latest tour, Enlarge . . ..
Claudio has been working with Elio and the audio rental company Sonique - who provide the systems for the tour - for many years. During this time he has witnessed the evolution of Sonique's JBL Vertec system which was recently beefed up with the addition of Powersoft K Series amplifiers.
"Up until recently the system w
RNSS specified DPA d:facto vocal microphones as part of the audio equipment for the London Jazz Festival, an annual event produced in association with BBC Radio 3. Hailed as the capital's biggest pan-city music festival, The London Jazz Festival featured artists such as Herbie Hancock and Lucinda Williams.
Richard Nowell, director of RNSS, says, "We have had a long association with DPA Microphones and already carry a large stock of the company's products. I was intrigued by the new d:facto Vocal Microphone and was keen to try it out. The Jazz Festival gave us the perfect opportunity to put it through its paces. We borrowed tw
