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"Previously we had digital desks that were getting a bit old so we traded them in for good analogue desks," explains LCM's senior studio technician, Keith Smith. "The studios didn't have any outboard gear at all before, so we bought a few units so that students can get used to patching and mixing outside of the computer."

BA (Hons) Music Production course leader, Craig Golding says, "The Audient ASP8024 console provides the College with a quality analogue platform for use in delivering

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"The reasons we chose the SD9 are its sound-quality, flexibility and its size - it is very compact to travel with," says Heckers. "Sometimes we have a flight to catch after every other show; the SD9 makes it easy for us to travel and still use our own FOH desk."

Another feature he likes about the SD9 is that they can only use one stage rack if Roger is playing a solo show, or use both when he is doing shows with a full band.

The console was supplied by DiGiCo's Dutch distributor TM Audio. "When we delivered the SD9 to Howard's studio, he was familiar with the complete console within an hour - it is that easy to learn," says the company's Jaap Pronk.

"When Roger and I hooked up the ge

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Following on from the release of the DD32R interface last autumn, these two 1RU products have been designed for compatibility with Optocore's new Cat 5-based SANE platform, allowing up to 256 channels over Cat 5. The existing DD4ME and DD2FE MADI devices have thus been re-engineered to function within this environment, and include RJ45 SANE network connectivity, while the optical port upgrade (to 2Gbit LC SPF's) allows for simple user exchangeable single or multimode fibre transceivers.

The expanded capacity provides each ring with the capability of carrying up to an unprecedented 1024 audio channels

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CHAMP-3D features four MASK8 top speakers and two SUB2400 subwoofers. The unit has a built-in DSP (digital signal processor). A speaker configuration wizard makes it possible to select other APart speakers and subwoofers that go with the CHAMP-3D amplifier. All the installer has to do is select the speakers, and the settings will be adapted automatically (e.g. the crossover frequency). It will be possible to add future speaker models through an RS-232 upload of software updates posted on the APart website. The advantage for the installer is clear: minimum preparation and install time, minimum worries, maximum performance, says the company.

There are three operating mo

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An extensive programme of back-to-back presentations over the three days will feature QSC's Q-Sys Integrated System Platform for digital audio control, processing and networking.

QSC's senior systems personnel will take "a scientific approach to room reinforcement, demonstrating how by combining QSC's patented and matched component technologies (such as Intrinsic Correction, Frequency Shading Topology and DMT) an advanced imaging solution can be created".

Led by product application specialist, Martin Barbour, and senior product manager Dale Sandberg, supported by Shure GmbH Q-Sys specialists, Clemens Sturm and Torsten Haack, the 50-minute sessions will cover the company's major core innovations through amplifiers, loudspeakers and

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The Guangzhou Opera House was designed by London-based architect Zaha Hadid to represent two boulder-like structures of different sizes, with a theatre located in each. The Grand Theatre in the main structure has been installed with an XL8 live performance system in the control room, together with a Heritage 2000. A second XL8 has been added to the networked system for stage monitoring, and can be moved depending on the application.

A PRO6 live audio system and a Verona have been installed into the control room of th

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The event was managed by Zisys Events, which also provided the technical production. The multi-artist line-up was mixed on Yamaha M7CL-48ES consoles at front of house and monitors, linked to three SB168-ES stage boxes via an Ethersound network.

The evening featuring a range of acts, including the Heart of Scotland Choir, tribute act Madnish, 2010 X Factor contestant Wagner, fellow former reality TV (and

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It joins other ADB installations at Paris locations including the Opéra Garnier and the television broadcast studios of the TF1 and M6 channels.

The Opéra Bastille is the product of a competition sponsored by President Françoise Mitterrand to create a new, modern, world class opera house for the city, to mark the 200th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. Designed by Carlos Ott, it seats 2,723 and opened on July 13 1989.

The first competitive tests between four leading dimmer brands were carried out in November 2009, and in February 2010 the opera's technical team made the decisi

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DB formed the division in 2010 as part of a restructure. It then successfully installed the full internet and telecommunications service for the Farnborough International Airshow.

Oliver Richardson, DB's sales and marketing director, said, "The Event Networks & Telecoms division is the solution to an increasing problem facing venues - whether they should invest in installing permanent connectivity. Some events require no internet and telecommunications service whatsoever, while others demand large resources to cater for any and all exhibitor needs.

"This division has the experience and hardware to provide almost unlimi

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"We're very excited that ZP Engineering has stepped up to become our first authorized distributor and engineering partner. ZP and Audinate have a long standing relationship. Audinate's respect and confidence in ZP's capabilities are second to none," stated John McMahon, VP of worldwide sales and support. "Having ZP Engineering providing Dante products with their design and integration support will allow small to medium OEMs quicker access to our complete line of products and services."

"The strengthened relationship with Audinate allows us to better leverage our integration capabilities with the industry-proven Dante networking solution" stated Umberto Zanghieri, co-founder of ZP Engineering. "

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A knife edge finish fuelled the vibe, but theoretically it would have been a win-win scenario whichever team had triumphed for SA's substantial Indian community in Durban, who needed no extra reasons to party as they also experienced history with the New Age Friendship Celebration Concert.

This visual extravaganza of spectacular proportions was the first ever such post cricket match entertainment event, with the additional resonance of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in Africa.

The concert was conceived and

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As of 1 March 2011, Alexander Schöpff will head up Analog Way Inc. and will oversee operations and sales activities for the US, Canadian, and South American markets. He will be based in New York City, where Analog Way Inc. has been established since 1998 with a full team dedicated to administration, sales and customer service.

Alexander Schöpff joined Analog Way in 2003 as a sales manager for Germany and Eastern Europe. He was promoted as EMEA sales manager in 2006 and established a successful sales strategy in Europe over the last four years.

Prior to that, Alexander Schöpff spent 10 years in business to business sales in IT and the Audiovisual Industry.

"Alexander's personal and professional skills were conducive to Analog Way's expansion in Europe,&qu

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There are two sound systems in the drama theatre. One system covers the audience space using four Turbosound TCX-15 speakers powered from QSC PLX amplifiers. Audio routing is done via an Allen and Heath iDR8 digital signal processor. The second sound system covers the stage area which can be split into two areas. These rooms have a portable flight cased trolley each, used to put audio into either one or both rooms via Australian Monitor XRS12 speakers.

The lighting system is made up of eight internally wired lighting bars,

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Dennis has worked in performance technology since the early 1980s. He trained in electronics and communications and cut his teeth in theatre at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Since then he has engineered and managed many projects including The Sage Centre, Gateshead; Queens Hall, Trinidad; The International School, Manila and the Baby Grand, Grand Opera House, Belfast.

Prior to joining Audio Light Systems Ltd Dennis was a Project Engineer at Northern Light and before that was chief engineer at Stage Services North, Belfast.

Eddy O'Hare, a director of Audio Light Systems says: "I actually met Dennis, a long time ago at the Grand Opera House while installing a Stage Management system. I recognised his talents then." Dennis Martin adds: "I am really excited

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Community Professional Loudspeakers provided sound reinforcement for the Wanna Play? Stage, which included Community's Solutions SLS960 loudspeakers, along with the M-12 stage monitors, as well as the premiere of the VLF-Series subwoofers.

The Community loudspeakers were put through a rigorous four days of shows, ranging from the big sounds of Upland High School's Jazz Ban

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"EAW and Martin Audio are strong brands with their own unique personalities and reputations for service and innovation," said Mark Graham, Loud CEO. "Both Jeff and Anthony are veterans of their brands and have already improved the speed and accuracy of brand-level decision

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Fohhn's Linea Focus series proved an appropriate choice for the 116m long cathedral with its 12-second reverberation time and ceiling heights ranging from 28 to 53m. The electronically steerable active line array systems have been specially developed to provide clear transmission of both speech and music in acoustically challenging environments with long reverberation times. The speakers are also designed to visually integrate into a range of architectural settings.

In the main aisle, two 450 cm LFI-450 loudspeakers, each contain

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The set-up includes 48 ways of Strand dimming. More than 30 Selecon lanterns of different types, truss and internally wired bars were designed to produce a versatile system able to tackle the most demanding of performance.

The audio system utilises QSC AD282s speakers powered by QSC amplification, which gives a clear powerful response. To finish the project off, full drapes and a cyclorama provided a theatre that any school would be proud of, says the company.

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Currently touring his fifth studio album Diversity across Europe and the US, Gentleman recently played the Rothaus Arena in Freiburg where local rental company Coco Sound supplied a Uniline line array system from APG. Philip Sachsenheimer, who has been Gentleman's FoH engineer for the last ten years comments, "Over the last 10 years we have played to audiences ranging from 100 to 50,000 people in every type of venue on every type of sound system.

"However, there is a first time for everything, and this was the first time I'd had the pleasure of using a Uniline system from APG." Coc

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A host of industry professionals were on hand to give the 40 plus attendees the benefit of their experience.

The main thrust of the seminar discussed audio developments using the digital format and how this benefits both the listener and the user; in particular how the AES 42 protocol is having a positive impact on the capabilities of audio engineers.

AES 42 has been developed by the Audio Engineering Society and Neumann and is now integrated i

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The demanding technical requirement was for a combined AV system capable of providing visual coverage and audible intelligibility throughout a very large room which the client (whose identity remains confidential) variously uses for presentations, recruitment open days, corporate events and product launches. Due to its location, flexibility and technical infrastructure it is also used on occasion by other companies as guests of the client.

Designed and commissioned by Giuseppe Mallozzi of A.Jay Services, the entire integrated system is controlled cen

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Amplifier designer Andy Hunt, the man behind the original Matrix amplifiers, has now re-established the brand along with business partner Matt Button. Save for some metalwork which is sourced from a local supplier, the new manufacturing operation is remarkably self-sufficient, with the design and manufacture taking place in-house, including the switchmode power supplies and surface-mounting of the PCBs. Button told L&SI that following extensive end-user testing and feedback, the company now has 13 product lines in production, all of which are either Class AB or Class G topologies.

So successful has the field-testing been that Matrix is already providing

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The first venue is a driving experience called Rio City. It is actually a small village with a comprehensive road network around which electric-powered cars are driven. Rio City is a new concept in Lebanon, being entertaining but with and the serious goal of teaching youngsters how to drive responsibly while respecting the law, other road users and pedestrians. The Malouf Group has launched the project in response to the increasing number of road accidents in Lebanon, and the lack of public awareness of traffic laws.

Technosound was commissioned to design and provide a music system to cover all public areas of Rio City. In addition to all-weather durability, sound quality was important and th

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Dave Lebolt is well known in the A/V industry. At Avid Technology he served as senior vice president and general manager of Digidesign, Avid's audio division, makers of Pro Tools systems. He has also served as Avid's CTO as well as vice president of applications product marketing at Apple, Inc.

"We are pleased to have someone of Dave Lebolt's experience and stature join our technical advisory board," said Aidan Williams, CTO and co-founder of Audinate. "As a highly respected industry veteran, Dave has a deep understanding of the pro audio visual market, and will be a valuable asset to Audinate as our company moves forward."

"Audinate occupies a unique position, having some of the most mature and the best implemented networking tec