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Wolfgang Fraissinet, president of Neumann, explains, "Neumann capsules have already been used in combination with the Sennheiser SKM 5200 handheld transmitter for the past 10 years on some of the largest stages of the world, where the highest demands are placed on a high-resolution sound and transmission reliability.

"With the development of the KK 204 and KK 205 capsule heads, the Neumann sound is now also available for the Sennheiser 2000 Series. The synergies between the key areas of expertise of Sennheiser handheld transmitters and Neumann capsule sound permit us to offer our customers a wireless system of absolutely uncompromisingly quality, even for the most demanding live applicati

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The Live-Recorder system provides "an ultra-reliable, high-quality, low-cost solution for high-channel-count live, location or broadcast recording". Live-Recorder is designed for live music recording from FOH console systems, location film sound recording, TV broadcast production studios and broadcast production trucks.

The system connects via standard optical MADI, so it can connect directly to MADI-equipped digital mixing consoles, venue audio distribution infrastructure (Riedel, Optocore, etc.) or broadcast routers. The system presents significant cost-saving opportunities when compared to hard disk recorders or other DAW recorder systems, says the company. Each Live-Recorder system can record up to 128Ch@24bit/48kHz or 64Ch@24bit/96kHz.

Live-Recorder combines Soundscap

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In recent years Conway has undergone something of a revitalization, and First United Methodist is no exception. The 600-seat Georgian-style sanctuary was recently treated to an extensive renovation that included everything from foundation repair and new flooring to an elevator and a new, state-of-the-art sound system featuring Iconyx digitally steered column arrays from Renkus-Heinz.

Audio engineer David Clyburn of Roebuck, SC-based MusiCraft explains the selection of the Iconyx IC16-R systems. "The sanctuary is a beautiful, large, rectangular space with high ceilings and tall windows," he says. "Even before the renovation, we measured the reverb time at more than three seconds, and that was before they expanded

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The venue houses a versatile, professional performance space that is also available to community, educational and professional organisations at favourable rates. It operates with a minimal technical crew, usually only two, and so a reliable wireless communications system is a necessity.

"Keeping in contact with our staff was becoming more of a problem especially with the dance school performances where you may have up to 300 children

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DM Audio AB, its long-serving Stockholm-based rental customer (and part of the EM Nordic Group), has invested in a System 36 (comprising 24 MLA Compact top boxes and 12 DSX subwoofers), which is supplied with all necessary cabling and accessories for rental stock. The order was handled by EM Nordic AB's sales arm, XL Audio.

Although long term this will provide DM Audio with a system for rental stock, it was immediately sub-hired to Norwegian rental company Rubicon, for use as an out-fill system at the 9,700-capacity Oslo Spektrum for two Morten Ramm comedy shows on 24 March. Rubicon themselves purchased a full-size MLA system from XL Audio Norway back in November 2010.

Rubicon head of sound, Roar Ånestad, accompanied DM Audio's Lars Wern and Barney Ga

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Taking the lime light was the new V-Series, a formidable addition to the d&b stable of line array offerings within their Black product range. The latest cabinets to the E-Series ,the teenyweeny E4 and E5 were also on display alongside fresh options for installers contemplating the d&b White range.

Frankfurt was the choiceby d&b audiotechnik for their worldwide launch of the V-Series. This mid-sized line array system comprises the three-way passive V8 or V12 loudspeakers having 80 and 120 degrees horizontal dispersion respectively. These loudspeakers are supported by the dedicated V-SUB which incorporates the d&b patented passive cardioid techno

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All new products are self-powered versions of existing products. They all utilise the same amplifier and DSP package, keeping use techniques consistent across the product range. Denoted by the suffix 'SP', so far they include: X3-SP, X3-DFSP down-fill, MSE-218SP, MSE-156SP and MSE-159SP. Further self-powered additions to the range are planned for the near future, retaining the same features and design philosophy.

So what sets an EM Acoustics self-powered solution apart from the crowd? According to operations dire

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Designed for professional vocalists and performers, the new flagship XD-V75 line includes handheld, lavalier, headset and bodypack digital wireless systems. The family offers pure, 24-bit sound with unparalleled reliability and a full complement of professional features including signal encryption, dynamic filters, gain control, channel scanning and more to handle the most complex applications, says the company.

Utilizing the same fourth generation digital wireless platform as the XD-V75, the compact and portable XD-V35 family includes handheld and lavalier systems.

"For performers who want wired mic audio performance and wireless freedom, the combination of Line 6 modeling and our class-leading digital wireless platform makes the la

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With global experience in the pro audio industry, Quek will be returning to Loud Technologies, with whom he previously worked between 2005-7, to oversee Martin Audio's sales activities in the APAC territories. His function with the company will place high emphasis on market development in a region that covers India, Japan, China, and out to the Pacific Rim, including Australia and New Zealand.

"I have great regard for the work Patrick has done in building the Martin Audio brand, and for me it is a case of hitting the ground running," he stated.

"Under the APAC leadership of Davwinder Sheena, Loud Technologies' business in the region has become so successful that each brand component now needs dedicated

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"I've been using A&H mixers since the Xone:62 came out and I've always been a fan, insisting on A&H at every gig," says Digweed. "As a DJ, you want to turn up at a gig and know you can rely on the equipment. The DB4 is stable, well built, with excellent, warm sound - it just delivers."

Digweed has been using the mixer for several months, thoroughly road-testing it on his rigorous tour schedule, which spans the globe.

"I love the DB4's layout, which is similar to the Xone:92, and it is well thought out; for instance, certain knobs are backlit, which is great for a dark environment but also signals when the mixer is in different modes as the colour changes," he states.

Digweed's set up comprises the Xo

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The complement of 24 fully-integrated MLA top boxes and 12 MLX subs, with six dedicated amplifier and DSP channels per enclosure, will make their debut on a series of high-profile shows at the end of April and beginning of May.

Championing the cause for RG Jones had been the company's experienced sound engineer Simon Honywill, who had put MLA through its paces on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War of the Worlds tour, Raymond Gubbay's Classical Spectacular and on shows with Katherine Jenkins in Ireland t

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"With a dedicated catalogue, the new FBT Installed Sound division aims to provide full turnkey solutions to the largest possible number of sound contractors, projects and tenders, with products rich with technical features and suitable for the specific applications required," says the company.

The Installed Sound division consists of: Vertus digital steerable loudspeaker arrays MLA 801A and MLA608A; Archon permanent installation loudspeaker series; Shadow all-weather loudspeaker series

MAD4IP multimedia automatic distribution over IP systems.

The new Installed Sound division expands FBT's already vast range of products including FBT

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Perched on a rocky promontory high above this small northern Italian town, Forte di Bard (Fort Bard) has been a site of strategic significance since the pre-Roman era. Today its importance is cultural rather than military. Completely restored in 2006, the stunning courtyards of this fortress complex now play host to theatre and ballet performances, summer pop concerts and literary events, while its imposing walls house major touring exhibitions of art and photography.

The new museum is dedicated to the history of the site and its fortifications. This state

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"Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2012 have further strengthened their position. Both, visitors and exhibitors highly appreciated and rated Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound and are in confident mood for orders and business", said Detlef Braun, member of the executive board Messe Frankfurt.

Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan, Peter Gabrieland Suede are the headline acts for Vince Power's Hop Farm Music Festival 2012. The festival will have four music stages this year including a comedy stage, Camp Acoustic stage and Buskers Boulevard as well as "more new, exciting additions to be announced in due course"

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Andy Davies has joined the UK manufacturer from rental company Concert Sound Clair, to fill the newly created role of application support (touring). This mirrors a similar position in the United States, where touring and rental company veteran Jim Jorgensen recently took up a similar position to support the growing network across the Atlantic.

Like Jorgensen, Andy Davies has widespread experience of Martin Audio systems and was aware of the long partnership that had existed between Martin Audio and Concert Sound when he started working with the Bedfordshire-based rental company around the turn of the millennium.

An alumnus of LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) Davies worked first as a freelance with Concert Sound befor

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"Established for 22 years and with our strong foundation, we have the distribution power to ensure we are sourcing the best products in commercial sound, lighting, visual and special effects at the best prices, which translates to greater value for our trade customers," says the company.

The Leisuretec name is synonymous with quality products and at this year's PLASA Focus the company will represent over 70 prestigious brands spanning many market sectors including installed sound, presentation and live entertainment.

"We can offer the choice and flexibility essential to your business whether you are an installer, reseller, hire or events company or other trade professional. Since last year we have added several new f

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Now in its 28th year, it aims to represent the cutting edge of modern audio and acoustics in an informal environment that allows consultants, manufacturers, contractors and end users to mingle and share insights and information.

Conference chairman Paul Malpas said, "Reproduced Sound has firmly established itself as a 'must attend' event for many people from a wide background - and I am certain that this year's event will match the usual high standards.

"As well as providing delegates with invaluable updates on the latest developments across a wide range of specialist sectors, it has also become

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The original technical design was prepared by The Centre for Virtual Environments at the University of Salford, and Electrosonic was awarded the contract to engineer and install the complete system, working directly for the University.

MediaCityUK, which is home to over 1,500 students, acts as a creative space designed to encourage creativity, innovation and collaboration between academics, students, professionals and the industry.

The new entrance area of the building is an elliptical space aptly called the Egg, and is described as &qu

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The three-year old club had never been entirely happy with its original sound system. Brought in with the task of upgrading the system and resiting the DJ console, Cosmic Electronics opted for an RCF dancefloor solution, redeploying the existing system to peripheral bar and lounge infill duties. At the same time they carried out some digital rewiring, and placed the crystal ceiling under computerised lighting control.

"We have worked a lot with RCF over the years and it was only when we became involved in another club project

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Engineer Mike Gibbard was using the PRO2 to provide monitor mixes for the choir and string section, and to send stem feeds to the band's monitor and FOH desks.

"The PRO2's a natural choice for this really," says Gibbard. "I take a band mix from the monitor desk, a dry vocal mix of Florence and a click, which I then send to the choir and string section. I have nine hardwired mixes for the choir, and I've broken up the string section into cello mix, violin mix and

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Chief engineer for the SNJO, Mark McKellen, wanted to find a flexible system with a small footprint to replace the heavy desks and cables that they had to constantly move. Glasgow based hire company Sono Vie supplied the M-480, R-1000 and S-1608s on approval during October last year - and they were put to the test at the Music Hall in Aberdeen, the Queens Hall in Edinburgh and the Royal Scott

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Maxi Audio technical manager Sandro Monteiro had been impressed by the DiGiCo consoles on show at InfoComm 2009 and, with sound engineers at Brazilian events asking for DiGiCo consoles, he began to investigate what would be the best option for the company.

"As a sound rental company, we need to offer the best products to our clients," he says. "The DiGiCo SD10 has fantastic sound which has the same 'colour' as that of an analogue console. The digital processing has great clarity, the preamplifiers are high quality, the workflow is straightforward and the MADI system is really useful. On top of all that, the console has a great price."

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Another constant was the participation of Weilheim-based production company TC Showtechnik. This was the eighth time the company led by CEOs Martin Schulze and Stefan Rehthaler had been charged with responsibility for the sound reinforcement, both piste-side and in front of the show stage in the Kurpark.

"This year, the variations of the weather were almost beyond belief," reports Schulze. "Whe

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With crowds like these, the sound reinforcement systems need to pack plenty of punch. That's why on a recent trip between Miami and the Bahamas, several systems drawn from the catalogue of D.A.S. Audio were out in full force.

Miami-based Master Sound Productions, a full service production company providing stage, sound, and lighting plus turnkey logistic management services, handles the technical aspects for Whet Travel's Groove Cruise. Frank Gonzalez, Master Sound's sales and production manager, discussed hi