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Oman - Melody House, distributors of HK Audio speaker systems has recently supplied Omani based rental firm BIG Rentals with the ConTour 108 cabinets. The Business International Group (BIG) originally began in 1978 and since then has grown into one of Oman's leading multi sector organizations that are now part of the Zubair Group. The rental department has grown rapidly in the past few years procuring equipment to enhance its offerings to its clients in the Sultanate.

"In terms of compact 8" cabinets, the CT108 from HK Audio is fast becoming the industry standard in the Midd

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UK - Midas has announced the launch of the Mixtender iPad app. Available now from the iTunes app store, Mixtender provides wireless remote control of the PR02 and PR02C digital mixing systems permitting an engineer to access fader levels and output GEQ remotely from an iPad. The app will also be available for the MIdas PRO Series and XL8 digital systems upon the imminent release of v2.0 software.

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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Columbia - Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the addition of the first Energia Beta partner in Latin America. Bogota, Colombia based C.Vilar Amplificacion LTDA, has been a long time Adamson user, with one of the largest Adamson inventories in South America. C.Vilar provides production for high profile shows, tours, festivals and installations. Recent Colombian productions with C.Vilar at the helm include FIFA, Coldplay, US President Barack Obama's recent visit, The Cartagena Classic Music Festival, Rock al Parque and The Bicentennial Celebrations of Colombia in Bogota.

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Norway - ARX Systems, the Australian based pro audio designer and manufacturer has announced the appointment of Horten based Intersonic AS as its new distributor in Norway.

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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UK - West London UK based rental company, Entec Sound & Light supplied full technical production including lighting and sound equipment and crew for a recent high profile show at Wembley Arena by Taiwanese alt rock superstars, Mayday.

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

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France - To offer fans first class entertainment both on the pitch and off it, more and more rugby clubs are investing heavily in stadium infrastructure. A case in point is the Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, home of ASM Clermont Auvergne which now features a new sound reinforcement system from Electro-Voice.

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

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UK - Crestron has appointed Michael Backler to the newly created position of corporate EMEA training and CAIP manager. Working out of Creston UK's office in Cobham, Backler's new role will see him liaising closely with Crestron's American contingent to establish brand standards in training across the international regions and relay them to the EMEA.

"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

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UK - Canford announced at PLASA Focus that it has added Roland to its expanding range of pro audio brands. Canford will be able to source any professional Roland product and will hold key items in stock.

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

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UK - While becoming the first UK rental company to purchase Martin Audio's MLA (Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array), RG Jones Sound Engineering this month also found themselves being the first to debut the scaled down version of this technology in the shape of the new MLA Compact.

"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

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Russia - DiGiCo has staged its first seminar in Russia, held in February at the recording and performance studios of artist Igor Sandler by its Russian distributor, Aris Pro.

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

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West End News - The site of a former pickle factory is set to become the location of a new theatre in London's West End. The venue will be the first in the area for 30 years, after Westminster City Council approved the plans. The development above Tottenham Court Road station on Oxford Street will also include offices and shops. The venue is expected to open in 2020. The site was formerly used by Crosse & Blackwell to make Branston Pickle until they moved out in 1927.

The theatre will be operated by Nimax which already runs five others in London, including the Apollo and Lyric. Nimax

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UK - PLASA will host its 2012 European AGM and Members' Lunch on Tuesday 29 May at BAFTA in Central London. Over 200 members and guests are expected to take part in the event, which includes the opportunity to feedback on the work that PLASA is doing, contribute to the future direction of the Association, and enjoy networking with fellow members.

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

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UK - Meyer Sound and Pro Audio Systems recently joined forces at the Alhambra theatre in Bradford.

Presented by Miguel Lourtie of Meyer Sound with technical support from Pro Audio Systems, the event was attended by around 40 delegates from many backgrounds, all of whom took part in the very interactive event. Designed to highlight the key fundamentals of modern sound system deployment, the event focused on practical solutions for optimising audio as well as providing a refresher course in some key principles of acoustics and applicable physics.

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UK - There has been a St Andrew's Church serving the Anglican community of Furnace Green in the West Sussex borough of Crawley (around 30 miles south of London) since 1969, but deterioration in the fabric of the original building and growing congregations called for its demolition and the construction of an entirely new church in its place seven years ago. The new building with its attractive modern architecture was recently consecrated and provides a venue now not only for christenings, weddings, and other church services but also concerts and theatrical productions.

The diversity of

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UK - SXS Events employed their new Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing systems on a nationwide tour with Islamic Relief.

Taking place in early April, the Evening of Inspiration tour showcased some of the world's leading performers of Islamic cultural entertainment with famous names including Outlandish, Zain Bhikha, Junaid Jamshed, Native Deen and comedian Preacher Moss.

"Having purchased both an iLive-T80 and a T112 system last year, we felt that they were perfect for the tour," says project manager Johnny Palmer. "The show was in a variety format, which meant

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Germany - Fohhn Audio has announced the upcoming release of its new multi-channel D-4.1200 digital amplifier, the latest in a series of powerful, 19-inch, DSP-controlled amplifiers that have been specially developed for demanding fixed installations and mobile applications.

Weighing just 11kg, the compact 4-channel D-4.1200 is nevertheless built to deliver robust and reliable performance capability. Featuring Class D amplifier technology and Fohhn DSPs, the D-4.1200 generates 4 x 1200W of power at 4 Ohms. An integral 4-in-6 matrix enables each input channel to be independently routed

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UK - POLARaudio has announced the appointment of Thomas Walsh in the roll of business development manager for the consumer division.

In the latest phase of its development plans, audio distributor POLARaudio has turned its attention to its rapidly growing consumer division. Since the demise of its distributor Path Distribution in 2011, POLARaudio has been committed to re-establishing its consumer brands in the marketplace. Walsh has been brought into the business to assist with POLAR's growth plans and strengthen its swiftly growing national sales team.

POLARaudio's managing directo

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USA - As any die-hard fan will tell you, hockey is the Rodney Dangerfield of American sports. Despite a long history and legions of fans, the game has never quite garnered the respect it deserves.

But the folks behind the Anaheim Ducks are working to change that perception with The Rinks, a fast-growing chain of ice and inline hockey venues in southern California designed to promote the game in a kid- and teen-friendly environment.

"Particularly in Southern California, hockey's always been a pretty underrated sport," says Jason Voorhees of Costa Mesa-based Cantara Design,

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UK - Electrosonic has announced the appointment of Paul Kent as senior consultant to the cultural entertainment and leisure (CEL) team for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Kent originally joined Electrosonic in 1996. During his 12 years of employment, he worked with major theme park clients and designers in Europe, USA and the Middle East as a Project Consultant.

Prior to re-joining Electrosonic, Kent worked as a consultant for attraction design and operation companies, working on internationally renowned projects such as Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.

"Kent brings with him

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USA - Audio-Technica officially kicked off its 50th Anniversary Year in the US with a special gala event held 19 January 2012, during the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The event featured an all-star music revue produced by Phil Ramone.

Among the featured all-star cast of performers were saxophonist and longtime Audio-Technica endorser Mindi Abair, R&B/jazz vocalist Patti Austin, new age/adult-contemporary superstar and Audio-Technica endorser Jim Brickman, smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, vocalist Monica Mancini, trumpeter/pianist/composer Arturo Sandoval, gospel/R&B music

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South Africa - MJ Event Gear provided the full technical including stage, sets, video, lighting and sound for a Transnet breakfast event held on 10 April 2012 at the Hilton Ballroom in Sandton. Transnet Group CEO, Brian Molefe, provided detail on a R300bn, seven-year investment programme aimed at transforming the country's ports and railways, and changing the state-owned ports and rail company's financial performance.

Much pre-planning and production management by MJ's Otto De Kock saw the team loading in Sunday morning, rehearsals on Monday and everyone set to go on Tuesday at 7am.

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South Africa - Gearhouse South Africa, has recently reinvested in more L-Acoustics components to complete its existing inventory of Kudo, V-Dosc, dV-Dosc and Arcs. The new equipment comprises of 48 Kara, 12 ArcsII and 12 Kudo WST line source cabinets, eight SB28 and 24 SB18 woofers and 22 LA-RAK touring racks installed with LA8 amplified controllers.

South Africa is increasingly becoming a regular fixture on the international touring circuit. Combined with an increase in the domestic market, Gearhouse felt the extra investment in L-Acoustics was necessary to service the largest of the

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UK - Two leading names in professional audio, QSC and Denon, have got together with UK distributor Batmink to showcase their latest products. This trade only event will take place on Wednesday 9 May, from 4 - 8pm at Komedia in Bath city centre.

Hosted by Batmink Distribution, demonstrations of the QSC K, KW and KLA Series loudspeakers, including a live band performance through the systems, will be followed by an A list DJ putting the new Denon DN-SC3900 through its paces.

Batmink sales director, Grant Thomas comments, "We are fortunate to have live demo rooms at our offices and

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Germany - AFMG, German-based pro-audio software developers, release the new version of their widely recognised real-time audio analysis software SysTune on 1 May. Once again, this update will be free for the large community of existing users. Beyond that, AFMG has changed prices and licensing to make SysTune even more affordable to a larger group of users. To celebrate the release, AFMG has launched a dedicated SysTune Facebook page with a special lottery in May and June.

A large amount of research and work has gone into one of the new plug-ins called 'Delay Analysis'. From a set of c

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