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"I am thoroughly delighted to join TCGI as UK installation sales manager," says Wakelin. "It gives me the opportunity to work with many of the most highly regarded and respected products from some of the leading brands in pro audio. I look forward to getting out there and continuing to develop and support our market partners."

Doug Green, VP of installed sound products sales for TCGI, adds, "Scott is the perfect addition to our worldwide Installation

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But while the aerial view of the New Meadowlands Stadium is reminiscent of the original Meadowlands, the similarities stop there. The new stadium is bigger and better in every way, including a host of powerful new A/V and broadcast technologies.

One of the more challenging areas in the stadium is the concession zone, covered by a series of Community R.5 two-way full-range loudspeakers. As Mark Graham, associate with sound design firm WJHW explains, the R.5s were chosen as much for their performance as for their durability.

"The concession areas are

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The show stars Doctor Who monsters including the Daleks and Cybermen, and features Matt Smith as the Doctor and Nigel Planer as 'intergalactic showman' Vorgenson. Special effects, optical illusions and pyrotechnics accompany video content on a giant screen, soundtracked by the scores of Doctor Who's composer, Murray Gold, which are brought to life by a 16-piece orchestra. This is combined with cast dialogue, choir vocals, additional orchestral stems, VT playback character dialogue and special effects.

The

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SurgeX Advanced Series Mode technology completely eliminates surge energy without the use of any sacrificial or diversionary components and does not contaminate the safety ground. SurgeX offers a complete line of AC power solutions, all of which carry a 10 year warranty.

POLARaudio's technical director Jon Dew-Stanley said, "Polar Audio is delighted to represent SurgeX whose Advanced Series Mode Technology is superior to any conventional MOV or MOV-Hybrid products on the market. SurgeX products offer a zero let-through technology which provides the most reliable protection for audio systems. Products such as the SNX1213 can stop any power surge up to 6,000 volts without producing harmful side effects such as earth contamination or common-mode disturbances.<

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Countries across Europe are clearing a block of frequencies to make way for new services like next-generation mobile broadband. Part of this block - called channel 69 (854-862 MHz) - is used by wireless microphones.

Replacement frequencies for channel 69 have been made available in channel 38 (606-614 MHz) as well as other frequencies - but existing microphones will need to be replaced or modified to work at these new frequencies.

In July 2010, the Government announced that it will be providing a contribution towards the cost of new equipment for those users who are eligible under the terms of the scheme. Those a

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The two-day event included a presentation of the new PowerMate powered mixer and practical 'hands-on' sessions with Dynacord systems like the new Corus Evolution series, the D-Lite powered systems and the DSP 600 FIR-Tune system controller.

Pro audio expert Ingo Haasch offered a wealth of useful information and fundamental principles of relevance to the electro-acoustic scene, including tips and tricks likely to prove helpful in a variety of day-to-day situations. "This type of information always goes down well with participants,&quo

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Effective from 1 December, the move precipitates a further reshuffle of the HHB sales team, while also creating new positions which are expected to be filled in the near future.

Nikki Kalsi is promoted to manager, broadcast & SI sales, focusing on sales and services to UK broadcast media technology companies, and with responsibility for Dolby product management.

Greg Wheeler becomes manager, professional audio sales, encompassing a wider brief for sales in the broadcast and computer game sectors with Avid Pro Tools and file-based

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ARX managing director Colin Park comments: "We're excited to be working with Chris and his team, they're enthusiastic about the possibilities for ARX and our products amongst their extensive client base.

"Amplitude Audio is a focused company who are in close contact with Swiss audio professionals in the live sound, broadcast and installation markets, who will all benefit from using ARX's range of digital and analogue interface & signal processing products."

(Jim Evans)

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Lilith Festival was founded in 1997 after McLachlan became frustrated with concert promoters and radio stations which refused to feature two female musicians in a row. In Australia local acts Kate Miller-Heidke and The Verses joined her for the five concert tour.

Jands Production Services provided the audio equipment and crew for veteran front of house engineer Gary Stokes who has toured with Sarah for close to 21 years.

Included in the gear list was a Soundcraft Vi6 digital mixing console which Stokes first became acquainted with not so long ago when he was mixing for French-American singer Madeleine Peyroux.

"She was opening for Diana Krall whose FOH g

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As well as an extensive range of seminars and workshops, a diverse concert and entertainment programme will be among the major attractions of the event. In addition to established stars from Kenya and beyond, such as Abbas, Holy Dave, Sisko and Pili Pili, several hundred up-and-coming acts are scheduled to appear.

Electro-Voice and Dynacord partner Audio Visual Engineering (AVE) is not only one of the exhibitors, but also one of the sponsors of the fair. The Nairobi-based team led by Omar Abdalla Sheikh will be presenting for the first time anywhere in Central Africa the new PowerMate powered mixer from Dynacord and

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Commenting on what ISO 9001:2008 registration will mean from the end-user's perspective, Marc Kellom, director, marketing for Crown stated that customers can purchase Crown amplifiers with increased confidence. "It is reassuring to have a highly qualified third party audit your products and processes and certify that they consistently meet the highest quality standards."

ISO 9001:2008 registration applies to all products manufactured under the quality system in place at the registered site. Registration requires demonstrat

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An affordable, professionally spec'd and constructed MIDI controller for Native Instruments TRAKTOR Pro, the Denon DN-SC2000 is a serious portable control solution for laptop DJs. Its dual layer system, enables simultaneous switchable control of both TRAKTOR decks, with visual deck colour change. Connecting to Mac or Windows PC via a single USB2.0 interface (from which the unit is also powered), advanced features include MIDI mapping capability, auto loop function, a wide range of EFX, rugged pitch slider, pitch lock, automatic beat sync, durable rubber button controls and more.

The DN-X600 is Denon's new flagship two-channel pro-performance digi

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The DIGI-VGASD-8X8e provides eight analogue VGA video inputs and eight stereo audio inputs which are distributed in any combination to eight twisted pair outputs. In addition, the matrix interlaces bi-directional RS232 and IR commands onto the same twisted pair cable, thereby allowing the remote control of the audio-visual destinations connected to the matrix. All of the video, audio, and control signals are transmitted up to 1,000 feet over unshielded twisted pair cable, such as Cat 5 and Cat 6.

The matrix supports resolutions up to 1920x1080, features true hi-fidelity audio, and is compatible with third-party control systems.

The DIGI-VGASD-8X8e is designed for digital signage, educa

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Since August this year, courses have been held at Peavey Italia in Ancona; at Peavey's distributor in Jeddah, Abu Moammar; at Saudi Media Systems in Riyadh; at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and at Peavey Europe HQ in Corby. The courses are designed for consultants, programmers, systems integrators, designers, maintenance engineers, end users and more. Training covers all new MediaMatrix and Crest Audio Contractor products and also includes the latest version software in addition to specific topics such as audio networking fundamentals, applications engineering and

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Established in 1944, with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, Wild & Marr is one of the leading distributors of audio equipment in Southern Africa. Managing director Joe Copans comments, "The brands represented by our company are universally accepted as leaders in their respective categories. Digigram's state-of-the-art sound cards and IP audio equipment are therefore a perfect complement to our current brand portfolio."

Sébastien Cadeau-Belliard, sales account manager with Digigram for this region, sees this agreement as "key to delivering solutions tailored to individual client needs, thanks to the expert engineering department of Digigram's newest partner". The agreement takes effect immediately.

(Jim Evans)

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The distributors, local Thai Xone dealers and invited guests were treated to a demo including the Xone:DX and featuring the new Xone:DB4. The lively round table which followed was informative, with passionate input from all who attended, says the company.

The annual Xone event culminated in a party featuring top DJs from around the world, including Xone design manager, Andy Rigby-Jones, Mix Architekt, Australia's Ehsan Gel

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Making this type of provision is unusual at outdoor events. However, the decision was taken to supply such extensive induction loop coverage because production company WRG and the Home Office knew that there were likely to be large numbers of elderly people attending and they wanted to ensure that as many attendees as possible were fully catered for.

The design and installation of this temporary system was a major logistical exercise and presented a number of challenges that

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Rambert is known for its use of live music and is the UK's only contemporary dance company to tour with an orchestra, performing a wide range of contemporary and classical repertoire, some composed specifically for the company.

"The music side of the shows is now playing a larger role, so the whole sound infrastructure has got a lot bigger," says Rambert's front of house engineer Tomás O'Connor. "Because of the wide range of repertoire, from orchestras to bands to electronic, we could have up to eight pieces in rep for a tour, then depending on the venue we perform

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Analog Way Deutschland will provide sales operations, training facilities and first level technical support for Germany and Austria.

To lead the office and expand the presence of the brand over the territory, Analog Way has appointed Steffen Herzer as area sales manager. "We are glad to welcome Steffen within the Analog Way sales team. His experience of the German Pro A/V market as well as his professionalism will be major assets to develop our relationship with our customers in Germany and Austria", comments Alexander Schöpff, EMEA sales director at Analog Way.

"The German Pro A/V market has traditionally always been one of the most important markets in Europe", says Herzer. "With Analog Way's new exciting product range and

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In the two years since Pacific's Paul Duffy took the decision to adopt this digital workhorse, the company has run more than 160 gigs with the Roland M-400 - "In all sorts of environments, this desk has not let us down. It's easy to use, gives us everything we want, works every time, sounds great and has the smallest footprint practically on the market."

The Drifters' UK tour, produced by the Prism Music Group, has already been extended well into 2011 from an initial three-week run around the clubs and theatres. Pacific Sound's engineer Matt Trigg is running FOH for the band throughout.

"We are using every bit of the con

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Most recently, Morgan spent 18 months in Berlin as an editor at Communication Director magazine. He has previously lived and worked in the UK, France and Germany. "As someone who has been into music since a very young age, it's great to get the chance to work with musical instruments and fellow music fans on a daily basis," says Morgan. "I'm looking forward to my new role and getting to know and work with everyone in the industry."

(Jim Evans)

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Geelong-based Total Events Co was given the task to provide audio requirements for the Championship's nine event precincts.

"We had 14 different systems over nine sites for the Championships and it was a total Jands-fest," reports Bill Busbridge, managing director of Total Events Co. "From JBL PRX and VRX boxes, Shure microphones, Crown amplifiers, DBX processing, BSS, Soundcraft to Jands HPC Air Gap power distribution units. We had it all. Plus we had great support from Jands' service and customer support."

A total of 12 JBL-VRX932

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Wong has recently embarked on a national 'comeback' tour after a five-year break from performing. Such is her popularity that, according to local media, a computerised ticketing system in Taiwan crashed within a minute of tickets going on sale for the limited number of performances. However, the tour has been recorded for posterity via an Innovason Eclipse digital mixing console.

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"As we continue to grow in the cinema market, it's important that we provide the same level of support to our partners in the field," says Helen Meyer, co-founder and vice president at Meyer Sound. "These personnel changes will enable us to work more closely and effectively with the cinema industry and also allow Steve, Jim, Mauricio, and Brian to focus on their core strength