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No weighting for Pink

Over 100 of the cells are currently out in rehearsal on Pink's Truth About Love tour

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - The need and importance of accurately assessing the point loads of substantial touring rigs is gaining momentum. With several articles published in the trade press at the end of last year, it was refreshing to see this crucial safety issue receive public airing. To underscore the significance of the issue, Load Cell Rental, who only last November announced its formal arrival in the marketplace, has now made a major move to improve and expand the range of tools available to concerned riggers and promoters.

"When we first looked at the rationale behind a weighing service for large complex touring systems, it was clear that a significant number of measuring devices would be needed to adequately fulfil the needs of the industry," said Load Cell Rental founder, Richard

Mark de Gruyter joins Pharos

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Pharos Architectural Controls has announced that Mark de Gruyter has joined the company as senior sales manager responsible for the EMEA region.

Chris Hunt, managing director of Pharos, said, "Mark's years of sales experience will be invaluable in helping to develop our client base and his appointment ensures we can respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in these territories."

Previously representing Element Labs, Vari*Lite/PRG, High End Systems and most recently Kinesys, de Gruyter commented, "It's a busy and exciting time of growth at Pha

AC-ET supplied the University of Cumbria with a channel 38 compliant system

University of Cumbria goes wireless

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd's Audio division recently supplied the University of Cumbria with a quantity of channel 38 compliant Sennheiser wireless microphone and in-ear monitoring systems for their busy Performing Arts and Media courses.

By 31 December 2012 all production industry wireless radio microphone and IEM system users were required by law to switch to the new UK wide channel 38 (606-614 MHz) frequencies in the UK.

Understanding the importance of the digital switchover, University of Cumbria's senior sound technician, Brian Brooks was keen to ensure th

V1.1 will support full integration with Allen & Heath's newly-launched ME personal mixing system

Allen & Heath updates GLD firmware

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Allen & Heath has updated its GLD digital mixing system firmware to V1.1, adding a range of enhancements including support for the forthcoming GLD iPad app and ME personal mixing system, new Graphic EQ emulations, and customer requested additions to Scene management functionality.

V1.1 will support full integration with Allen & Heath's newly-launched ME personal mixing system, allowing connection of the ME-1 personal mixer or ME-U connection hub to GLD's AR2412 monitor port. This enables the automatic transfer of channel naming information from GLD to the ME system for quick and

JBL solution for Miranda Hotel

Details: 14 March 2016

Australia - After an extensive $3m renovation, the Sutherland Shire's Miranda Hotel has reopened complete with a new outdoor garden bar and a totally refurbished Carmen's Nightclub.

Compact Monitor Systems Australia designed and installed the audio system throughout the venue opting for a total JBL speaker solution.

"The JBL Control Series are my favourite speakers by a million miles," said Bill Richardson, managing director of Compact Monitor Systems Australia. "I've been a JBL-head for many years and Compact has been affiliated with JBL since the 1970's. The JBL Con

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