More than 1,500 friends and fans from around the world packed First Avenue in Minneapolis to see the band play together for the first time in years.
Furthermore, the show brought back many of the original crew - drum tech Brad Marsh, guitar tech Mike Solty
The system is supplied by audio rental company Britannia Row, Florence herself uses a customised SKM 5200 with MD 5235 head, with musicians and backing vocalists making use of 2000 Series in-ear monitoring.
"When I inherited the show, we were still doing clubs and Florence was using a wired Neumann KMS 105," says Ian Laughton, Front of House engineer. "When we got bigger, we went for an SKM 5200 with a KK 105 capsule, but then we realised there was too much spill
Two elements from the d&b productrange were presented, E-Series loudspeakers from the Black range in the form of the teenyweeny E4 and E5; and two comparable models from the White range, namely the 4S and 5S.
Two seminars were also presented, Can y
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Twice the size of the old galleries, the recently-opened 14,000sq.ft Dinosaur Hall displays specimens - including the world's only T. rex growth series of baby, juvenile and adult skeletons - mounted on platforms and preserved and articulated using modern methods. The skylit L-shaped Hall is flooded with natural light; a glass-sided mezzanine runs
Fort Lee, N.J.-based JD Audio & Video Design (JDAV Design) handled design and installation of an A/V package that also includes four three-by-three video wall arrays - each measuring 165 inches - and over thirty 55-inch LED flat-panel HD
"Understanding that portability and reliability are essential for videographers and independent producers, we designed
The show was a resounding success for JHS Pro Audio, with the Nano's diminutive dimensions causing surprise and awe whenever it was demoed. The next step up the evolutionary ladder for HK's prosperous LUCAS line, the Nano 300 is a revolution in portable sound.
Showcased alongside the Nano were prime examples from the Studiomaster range, which are now distributed exclusively in the UK
Managing director Simon Blackwood said, "The design team has come up with two truly innovative concepts - the Polyhorn and Dendritic waveguides - deployed
Attracting much interest was the new RR12, which saw a number of visitors to the show wanting to place orders immediately. A modular arrayable point-source system, based on Alcons pro-ribbon cylindrical projection technology, the system consists of two-way elements with a 30º dispersion in the coupling plane and a 60º asymmetrical dispersion in the non-coupling plane. Featuring a h
This is the second time the veteran Cornish manufacturer has won a Queen's Award, having previously been recognised in 1995 in the same category.
"As a British company, we are thrilled to be recognised by the Queen's Award Office once again. Since Allen & Heath'
The Burgtheater actually comprises three separate stages: the 1200-capacity Burgtheater itself, the 400-capacity Akademietheater and the 350-capacity Kasino. There is also a fourth stage, the Vestibuel, which can seat 65.
The d:fines are being put through their paces on productions such as the prominent discussion panel Debating Europe, where top politicians and expert
"In terms of compact 8" cabinets, the CT108 from HK Audio is fast becoming the industry standard in the Midd
An impressive 64 input meters and 27 output meters can be viewed simultaneously in real-time on the 'console overview' screen, aiding fast channel navigation. Multiple iPads can be used on a
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Headed by JP Westerlund formerly of distributor PSS, Intersonic was established in 2011 by JP as a joint venture with distribution heavyweight IntersonicAB of Sweden.
Along with ARX Intersonic also represents other hi end manufacturers including Camco, Coda Audio, Sabine and Orban.
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Their brief included the provision of the band's backline which was sourced from John Henry Enterprises, and specialist video which came via Bluman Associates. All necessary rigging was also supplied by Entec.
Entec's project manager Noreen O'Riordan worked closely with Mayday's LA-based production manager Jeffrey Soon to ensure that all their needs we
The installation in the 18,000-seater stadium was performed by the Clermont-Ferrand branch of Manganelli, supported by EVI Audio France. "Those responsible for the stadium wanted a sound reinforcement system with the highest intelligibility level possible," explains Je
"My aim in the new role is to combine the many talents and strengths of my colleagues across the EMEA region to develop solid, unified training courses that are in line with the US programmes. This will include taking into considerati
They took the opportunity at the Leeds, UK based show which ran over 17-18 April to present a selection of Roland products including the VC-30HD multi-input video converter and encoder, the VR-3, and A4 sized compact 'all in one' audio mixer and video switcher and two USB audio interfaces. The UA-55, which provides four inputs and four outputs and the UA-1010, provides 10 inputs and t
"I couldn't wait to get my hands on the new system," says Simon Honywill, who took the opportunity to mix Chris Rea's sound through the MLA Compact on the closing dates of the recent European and UK tour.
Honywill, who had largely been responsible for driving RG Jones' investment in the MLA platfor
DiGiCo's vice president of sales Ian Staddon was joined by engineer Dave Bracey, known for his work as Front of House engineer for artists such as Robbie Williams, Massive Attack and Bjork, with whom he is currently touring.
The pair presented a mixture of technical theory and hands on practice, with the seminars covering DiGiCo's entire range of products, from the flagship SD7 to UB MADI, the latest offering f
The theatre will be operated by Nimax which already runs five others in London, including the Apollo and Lyric. Nimax
Over the past year PLASA has embraced a completely different governance structure, expanded its portfolio of events in North America, and introduced a range of new services and benefits. Members at the AGM will also learn more about PLASA's p
