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"We use our PNX102LA line arrays on an almost daily basis, especially during the busy summer season, and we've never had a problem," Sinsabaugh says. "We've put those boxes up against a lot of more expensive systems, and they outperform them all in coverage and in output."

He continues, "In a typical week, we'll go from a hip hop show like the Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car and Bike Show, to a fireworks celebration at the Donald Trump International Golf Course, to a rock concert for Six Flags or maybe a gospel

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AFMG (Ahnert Feistel Media Group) will show its growing range of software and hardware tools for audio and acoustics professionals in the fields of architectural acoustics, installed sound and live sound. Peter Patrick, head of acoustic consultants Scientific Acoustics, will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.

On show will be the EASE 4.3 AURA module, with a special focus on the new AURA-Remote calculation service, and the EASERA room acoustic measurement software.

Also designed for acousticians and consultants, AFMG Reflex software models the scattering properties of diffusors and other surface structures, while AFMG S

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The Hydra2 Organizer, or H2O, allows the user to control a Hydra2 network independently from any console control surface. Users will be able to set up routes and configure access rights to all desks on a given network, as well as label I/O boxes and ports for ease of identification. The application also offers the ability to arrange ports into folders, making them quicker and easier to locate.

The new software is browser-based, allowing network access from a laptop or PC, and is compatible with Windows, Linux or OS X.

Henry Goodman, head of sales and marketing at Calrec Audio, states, "Our new H2O control system further integrates Hydra2 into any multi-console installation. Its user-friendly interface works independently of the console and pe

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In June, Orbital achieved ISO 9001 certification, as the culmination of a two-year programme to initiate quality management systems throughout the organisation. Thirdly, Orbital is cementing its focus on the wider European sound rental market with the opening of a European support office this autumn.

MD Chris Headlam comments, "Orbital has earned a reputation for being a genuinely dynamic live sound company, and that involves never standing still and watching the grass grow! We have a fantastic team of people - nearly 40 at t

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Out Post Sound, well known for its high quality, cost effective audio post services has also been the exclusive UK distributer of Punchlight automatic Cue Light and Timecode display systems for nearly three years. The success of Punchlight has seen the company sell to Bang Post Production in Cardiff, Waves Studio in London and the Beijing Film Academy as well as many other international clients.

"We decided to split the sales into Out Post Distribution to ensure that customers of our audio post services do not get confused about what our core business is, which of course is our work in the film, television and gaming markets. However, we want to drive the retail side forward and so splitting the co

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BB Sound purchased an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface from Allen & Heath's New Zealand distributor, Jansen Professional Audio & Lighting, which debuted at the Theatre's reopening.

The Theatre Royal is the oldest working wooden theatre in the Southern Hemisphere and dates from 1878 when Nelson had a population of 6,000 people. In 2005 the theatre was closed for major refurbishment and was reopened with two gala concerts this year, featuring 26 different acts on each night.

BB Sound's MD, Bob Bickerton, took delivery of his new iLive system only three days before sound check. "I was nervous about using a new digital desk on such a major event with so

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That same architecture creates a challenging environment for an acoustical designer. Though ideal for choral and instrumental music, spoken word intelligibility - whether readings from Scripture or a sermon - was a challenge even for those with excellent hearing. As Delta AV's Steve Jellerson explains, the church has long struggled with acoustical issues.

"As with most cathedral-type

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PLASA 2010, which runs from the 12-15 September at Earls Court in London, is a major platform for the launch and promotion of innovative new ideas emerging across the event, entertainment and installation industries. The co-location of the AVNetworks Conference is a significant new addition to the event, and is the second Conference to be launched alongside this major international trade show this year.

The one-day event will throw light on the burning issue of networking technologies and protocols, how to make the best use of today's standards and what can be expected in the future.

The conference is aimed

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"Professional Audio Technology is delighted to have been appointed as K.M.E.'s Australian and New Zealand distributor," says Salloch. "We feel that the outstanding sound and manufacturing quality in addition to K.M.E.'s commitment to deliver world class public address products provides great synergy with other world class manufacturers PAT represents in Australia. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous future between our companies which will consist out of bringing Australian and New Zealand pro audio Industry access to K.M.E.'s live sound technology which is second to none."

PAT will present a selection of K.M.E. products at the Integrate show 201

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Audiologists graduating into the Sensaphonics Golden Circle network include Mandy Rhody of The Hearing Clinic in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada; Alan I. Segal of Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Associates in Atlanta, Georgia; and Sheri MacGregor of Highland Hearing Clinic Limited in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada. They join a Golden Circle roster that receives priority referrals of musicians interested in personal monitors and custom earphones.

Seminar topics covered include details of how musicians and sound engineers differ in both needs and attitude

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The awards will provide public recognition for outstanding achievements in lighting design by UK based lighting designers, in a number of professional areas. At the same time, these awards will forge closer ties between the world of lighting design and the lighting Industry as a whole.

The awards for The Knight of the Illumination are nominated and judged by a panel of professional reviewers working in the specific categories, selected and coordinated entirely by STLD and ALD.

Television nominations

Light Entertainment

Mark Smithers for Mission 2110

Martin Kempton for Who Dares Wins

Lee Allen for Blue

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The venue, a listed building on the south side of the Thames Estuary that serves as a Victorian Maritime Museum and church, can now be used for conference, teaching, examinations and music, with Medway Council in particular employing its conferencing facilities for presentations and their larger congress meetings.

The building was originally dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Rochester, as St George's Church in December 1906, serving the needs of the Royal Navy Pembroke Barracks until the Navy's departure in 1984. Its name was then changed to St George's Centre and its doors opened to the public for the first time, r

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The opening of TCF Bank Stadium was part of an expansion to the University of Minnesota's main campus, which is expected to include an additional 10 new academic buildings by 2015. As a member of the Big 10, one of college football's most competitive conferences, TCF Bank Stadium was designed to provide fans with an experience on par with some of the country's largest football stadiums. At the same time, TCF Bank Stadium is designed for purposes beyond football, and while it currently features a capacity of 50,805, it can support future expansion to up to 80,000 people.

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Headliner of this year's festival was the German rock band Torfrock. Further acts included Bryan (a Bryan Adams cover band), Premium Flavour and NorFolk.

The arrays consisted of QL 906 line source units and QL 1215 down-fills. The subs QCB 318 delivered silence behind the stage and powerful rock sound in front of the stage due to the cardioid set-up. The amplification of the line source units was through DA 428 digital amplifiers.

Uwe Senfftleben comments, "The set-up of the system is very simple, the light-weight four-channel digital amplifiers reduce transport and cabling work considerably. On the internal memory you can save

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VISCO is a total solution provider for Communications & Security System, Traffic Safety, and Storage solution for enterprise. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, with branch offices in Ha Noi and Da Nang, the company has an exceptional track record of successfully completing sophisticated projects in Vietnam.

David Chua, general manager of VISCO Joint Stock commented on the importance of having Electro-Voice joining their products portfolio: "It is important firstly because we have been a Bosch partner for many, many years in representing their range of extr

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The latest update includes several features designed to streamline the efficiency of live performance capture, such as the ability to create a headphone monitor mix with level and pan on every track, and a new Name Manager for easier creation of templates and modification of track and song names. Navigation is also speedier, with additional keyboard shortcuts for transport control and numerous menu options, along with the ability to access certain non-critical menu functions while in record mode.

For film, TV and other broadcast applications, Version 2.0 offers a further range of enhancements, including support for 23.98fp

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The Infra~Hear system has been developed by Sunderland-based Current Thinking, whose safety and audio products are in use worldwide. Company managing director Anthony Smith believes its ease of use, flexibility and security means that it will be of benefit to many different organisations who need to provide facilities for people with a range of hearing difficulties.

Smith explains, "Because the system converts audio to an infra-red light beam which then can be picked up on dedicated personal receivers, it can be used in situations where conventional induction loop systems are impracticable.

"The Infra~Hear personal receivers we have developed

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The Chappell facility, located in central Soho, now takes the number of Pulse Zones nationwide to five. They offer "a combination of highly trained staff, a comprehensive events programme and, extensive product displays covering the entire Yamaha Music Production portfolio".

Finian Day-Lewis, manager of the Pulse Zone, comments, "The Pulse Zone at our Wardour Street showroom brings an entirely new dimension to London's most beautiful music shop. This new space provides the perfect environment to try, and buy Yamaha's Music Production products."

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With a relentless touring schedule crossing back and forth across Europe from early April, the band's long-term front of house engineer Mark Kennedy is manning one of two PRO6s from Britannia Row, while the other travels to the next venue with the rest of the system.

Kennedy first used the PRO6 in anger during band rehearsals, using the day's recordings to work on settings after the band had left. With drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and two backing vocalists, plus the two main vocalists and sequencer, the board's 64 channels were quickly put to use.

"I'm using 56 inputs plus eight returns, so the board is maxed out," he says. "I'm also using all the onboard FX, and I'm very happy with the sounds I'

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ProSonic represents a new live sound division of PanaSound's group of companies. Alongside Adamson, its line card includes Allen & Heath, Shure & T&M Systems. PanaSound. which was established in 1931, also offers lighting and its own retail MI shops.

ProSound has grown to include eight employees within its first year serving all pro markets including corporate, governmental, touring and installations. Director & technical support engineer Christos Chrysanthou first heard the Adamson Y10 system while touring Greece, and later looked upon the possibilities of acquiring the brand to satisfy its most demanding customers and projects.

Christos Chrysanthou, Adamson's brand manager comments, "The rumours have spread on the island about ProSonic's d

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The Open Day represents an opportunity for both existing and potential clients and end users interested in PCA products - namely from MediaMatrix, Crest Audio and Architectural Acoustics - to come along and find out more about the technologies and the products available, and to meet the PCA team.

There will be a number of presentations and discussions concerning current product lines, system integration and strategies for the future, hosted by several members of the PCA team. The session will be held from 10am-3pm and includes a complimentary buffet lunch.

According to PCA operations manager, James Kennedy, the Open Day is just the beginning of what will be a whole new programme of training and education put on by

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RPA's touring commitments today take them worldwide, and fresh back from an event in Vladivostok, RPA's MD said, "We run an inventory of industry-standard equipment, and having seen how popular the Soundcraft Vi6 is on the continent, and the large number of engineers who use it, I took the decision to invest. I have always been knocked out by the sound quality and ease of use since first coming across it on a show in Austria three years ago."

Having placed the order, Sound Technology responded by sending Sam Brandon, from its Project Team, to run through features of the

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The Liverpool-based company, which owns existing V-Dosc and dV-Dosc systems, has invested in the standard K1 package: 48 K1 large format line source cabinets, 24 K1-SB subwoofers and an additional 36 Kudo cabinets. Adlib has also purchased additional SB28s, LA8 amplified controllers and LA-RAK touring racks for its hire stock.

"We continually invest in the development of our inventory and pride ourselves on the service that we provide and the presentation of equipment," says Adlib director Dave Kay. "Investing in the K1 seemed like a logical decision. L-Acoustics has a great team of people and is a great company to work with.

"As one

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Community's WET and R-Series loudspeaker lines have passed the military spec MIL-STD-810G test standards for resistance to salt fog (test method 509.5), humidity (test method 507.5 (B3)), solar radiation (method 505.5, Procedure II, Steady State), extreme high temperatures (method 501.5, Procedure II, Operation 'Hot') and extreme low temperatures (method 502.5, Procedure II, Operation 'Cold'). These are the same stringent tests administered by the United States Military.

"With last year's introduction of custom-colour matched grilles and yokes using our proprietary two-layer powder coating process, demand for WET and R-Series loudspeakers