USA - Clair Brothers Audio Systems has installed a complete JBL VerTecâ line array system in New York's Beacon Theatre. The installation marks the third audio retrofit of an MSG-owned venue by Clair Brothers, which has also installed JBL VerTec line arrays in New York's Radio City Music Hall and the Chicago Theatre.

Part of a $16m full venue renovation, Clair Brothers relied on JBL's new DPDA-equipped powered line array elements, featuring AES digital audio, BSS Omnidrive HD signal processing, and HiQnet compatibility. A total of 16 JBL VerTec VT4888DP-DA powered midsize line array elements with DrivePack technology are included in left-right arrays of eight per side, with three VT4880A fullsize arrayable subwoofers per side.

In addition, two VT4888 midsize line array elements

Australia - Platform 28 is a new restaurant bar offering Modern Australian cuisine in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands. Formerly a railway goods shed, this venue stays true to the history of the site offering a rustic historical charm combining a mix of old and new.

Pulse Audio Visual was asked to design, supply and install the audio visual requirements of the venue and their preferred brand of speaker was JBL with a combination of JBL surface-mount speakers used throughout the venue.

The venue has been divided into five audio zones: ground floor lounge, ground floor alfresco area

USA - Hitachi America has announced the introduction of its CPX9 Portable Series LCD projector, designed for use in classrooms, conference rooms, on the road or anywhere a lightweight, high-quality, high-value projector is needed.

Weighing less than five pounds and measuring just 12 x 8.7 x 3 inches, the CPX9 can project images up to 300 inches (diagonal measurement) with XGA resolution, 3,200 lumens brightness and 16.7 million colours. It features a Whiteboard Mode that adjusts the projector's brightness when used with a whiteboard, to reduce glare and eye strain. Another special is

USA - Chief is now shipping its E1 and S1 Series racks. "Similar to our infield research when launching the Fusion Mount Line, this new innovative line is the result of listening to what our customers said would make their installs easier and more efficient," said Carl Breczinski, product manager for the new Chief Raxxess Series.

"We believe that our customers will see the benefits that these new racks can bring to their next job. From extra space gained in the bottom of each rack for mounting small components to offering consistent ventilation options, the new Raxxess

USA - Conan, the new late-night talk, music and entertainment show hosted by Conan O'Brien showcases O'Brien's versatility as a performer as well as his eclectic tastes in musical guest artists.

Two Studer Vista 9 digital consoles have been specifically installed for the programme at the Warner Bros Studio Facilities' Stage 15, in Burbank, California. Studer Vista 9 consoles are used in both the Music Mix control room and in the Production Audio mix control room, both of which were designed and equipped by Sound Design Corporation.

"Conan's shows are a huge mix of talk,

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