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Roland debuts latest live production desk

The VR-3 will be available January 2012 through Roland Systems Group's authorised resellers

Details: 14 March 2016

Japan - Roland Systems Group will use the backdrop of InterBEE - the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition taking place in Tokyo - to showcase the new Roland VR-3, a fully integrated audio mixer and video switcher designed for live production and web streaming. This product combines the power of Roland's audio and video technology into one unit and expands the growing lineup of AV Mixers and streaming-ready solutions from Roland, says the company.

Like the popular Roland VR-5, the "all-in-one" design of the VR-3 simplifies production and streaming of live events. The VR-3's design incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, preview monitors and streaming-ready USB output all in a compact, single unit.

The VR-3 is extremely portable - the size of an A4 piece of p

Evanescence FOH engineer Eddie Mapp with Midas PRO9

Evanescence tour with Midas PRO9

Details: 14 March 2016

World - FOH engineer and self-professed Midas analogue fan Eddie Mapp is using a Midas PRO9 live audio system, supplied by Clair Brothers, for the Evanescence world tour, currently heading across Europe.

Mapp had previously relied on a Midas XL4 for every tour, before switching to digital desks a few years ago. "Why did I make the change to Midas Digital?" he says. "Tone, feel and most importantly, audio quality. I've had some great shows on other digital desks but nothing sounds and feels like the PRO9 does."

Citing the PRO9's EQ as one of the first features tha

AC-ET had previously supplied lighting equipment and a background music system to the Woodend Barn project

AC-ET equips Banchory arts centre

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A. C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) has supplied a fully flexible Martin Audio Blackline PA system and associated AV equipment to service both live events and HD cinema shows - together with a full HD projection solution - to the Woodend Barn venue in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, a leading Scottish multi-purpose arts centre.

Founded in 1994, Woodend Arts is run by a collective of paid staff and volunteers. The Woodend Barn hosts a diverse programme of music, theatre, comedy, dance, film, children's events, art exhibitions and workshops.

AC-ET had previously supplied lighting e

UCF's new iLive system with: Nick Western (Clockwork), Steve Sweaney (Clockwork), Carey Davies (Allen & Heath) and Adam Loveday Edwards (UCF)

Education institutes opt for Allen & Heath

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Three education institutes in the South West of England recently selected Allen & Heath mixing consoles for installation in their teaching and entertainment facilities, purchased through local sales company, Clockwork Audio.

DBs Music has opened a new music technology training centre in partnership with Cornwall College, choosing GS-R24M recording mixers for four production suites and several ZED-10FX. An addition to DBs' existing Plymouth centre, the new facility offers a variety of new training programmes in Music Performance and Music Production, with plans to add university-l

InterBEE sees Yamaha launching the 01V96i, an upgraded version of its 01V96 digital mixing console

Yamaha debuts upgraded digital desk

Details: 14 March 2016

Japan - The 2011International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (InterBEE) sees Yamaha launching the 01V96i, a significantly upgraded version of its popular 01V96 digital mixing console.

First introduced in 1998, the 01V96 has proved one of Yamaha's most widely-used digital consoles, being employed in broadcast, live sound, corporate and entertainment installations, as well as project studios. Now, the 01V96i brings a raft of new features to this popular mixer.

Featuring a 24bit/96kHz sample rate, the 01V96i features newly improved, studio-quality head amps with onboard 24bit/96kHz A/D

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