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TECHNOTRIX kept very busy this summer providing audio systems for Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park and the Illinois State Fair. Martin Audio line arrays were used to provide concert-quality sound in these very different environments.
At Lollapalooza, Bourbonnais, Illinois-based TECHNOTRIX was responsible for the BMI stage and Perry’s World, a 270º nearly-in-the-round showcase for leading DJs from around the world.
The main challenge at Perry’s World was getting even coverage in the round without overloading the stage with bass. As TECHNOTRIX’s Kevin Kiefer explains, “we had subs all the way around a circular stage, which could be problematic, especially if you put a DJ in the middle of that. We actually set up six cardioid arrays of WSX subwoofers at the perimeter of the stage, which allowed for very even coverage of the audience without too much low end concentrated on the more…
New High Transient Response, Transformerless Microphone
Pictured at AES 2009 in NYC are (L-R) Ed Cherney, George Massenburg, Phil Ramone, Michiko Takeuchi (Sanken president), Yutaka Chiba (Sanken R&D), Ryoichi Asada (Gen. Mgr. Product & Marketing), Chuck Ainlay, and Frank Filipetti. Photo by David Goggin.
Sanken Microphones, manufacturer of a wide range of products for broadcast, film, studio and live recording, has been granted Music Engineering & Technology Alliance certification for the CU-44X MkII transformerless condenser microphone. The new CU-44X MkII is the latest dual-titanium capsule microphone from Sanken, offering the best of both worlds: a small capsule for high frequencies and a large capsule for low frequencies.
The METAlliance is comprised of a group of globally-recognized, award-winning audio engineers and producers who have been deeply involved in establishing techniques and technical standards that are the foundation of more…
— New 5-year warranty now comes standard with all A-T 40 Series mics —
STOW, OH, November 5, 2009 — As part of its unparalleled dedication to its end users and confidence in its products, Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is extending the warranty on its entire acclaimed line of 40 Series microphones. Effective immediately, all 40 Series microphones purchased through an authorized U.S. A-T dealer now come standard with a 5-year warranty. Recent purchases from authorized U.S. A-T dealers, going back to January 1, 2009, are also covered retroactively by this extended warranty.
~New Full-Length Album Recorded and Mixed at Las Vegas Studio ~
LAS VEGAS, NV, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 – Legendary rock duo Air Supply recently turned to Odds On Records & Studios, the newest recording facility in Las Vegas, to record and mix tracks for its newest album, which is expected to be released in early 2010. The full-length, 14-track album, entitled Mumbo Jumbo, features an updated, evolved sound, as the band has taken its token ballad approach and added a fresh, new tone. Lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock and guitarist/vocalist Graham Russell were so impressed with the studio’s incredible sounding rooms and client service that they joined the Odds On independent label earlier this year.
“We became friends with the Odds On staff first and then we started talking about forming a partnership,” says Graham Russell. “We play in Las Vegas several times more…
DETROIT, Michigan⎯Thunder Audio recently installed sound systems at three Cedar Creek Church locations in Ohio beginning with the Perrysburg campus followed by the Whitehouse and Toledo satellite locations. Thunder received an install ‘assist’ from Prodigy Music at the Perrysburg and Toledo sites.
“Since Cedar Creek Church is looking to develop several more satellite locations over the next few years, it was necessary to develop a system that could be duplicated successfully. The church relies on an excellent resource of volunteer staff, so uniformity between locations is crucial,” states Tom Hejnicki, Project Manager, Thunder Audio Inc./Thunder Production Group. “There are always challenges with any installation, the most prevalent two being time and budget. We had 15 calendar days to complete the installation at Perrysburg, for example, making it a point to work around other trades in order more…
— Industry leader implements Waves pro audio algorithms for enhanced low-end frequency reproduction —
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 5, 2009 — The CE Division of Waves, the industry leader in professional audio digital signal processing technologies, heard on hit records, major motion pictures and popular video games the world over, and Peavey Electronics, one of the world’s largest audio equipment manufacturers, announce a new collaborative project resulting in the launch of the Peavey IPR Series of power amplifiers, which uses Waves’ acclaimed MX5010 semiconductor. MX5010 features such proprietary Waves technologies as MaxxBass® Bass Extension, MaxxTreble™ High Frequency Enhancement, 7-Band Paragraphic MaxxEQ™, MaxxStereo™, MaxxVolume™ Level Control and much more.
Boasting a net weight of just 7 lbs. on the lightest model, the groundbreaking Peavey more…
NEW YORK, NY — Following the success of the Emmy-winning series “Intervention,” A&E has created The Recovery Project, a multimedia and community based outreach program designed to raise awareness about addiction and how it is treatable and recovery is possible. A key component to the project are two moving TV spots featuring a powerful, anthemic score composed by Alex Lasarenko, Creative Director of music/sound design house Tonal.
”The goal of the spots is to show people who are suffering from alcohol and drug addiction that they are not alone, even though they may feel alone,” Lasarenko says. ”Musically they wanted something that would symbolize that — something that began very starkly with one instrument, but slowly builds into a larger sounding piece.”
In the spots, entitled ”Share” (:60) and ”Lifetime” (:30) we see vignettes of recovering addicts going through their more…
Matrix Delivers Big Console Sound, Flexibility and DAW Control in Small Footprint
MIAMI, FL – South Beach Studios, long the home base for superstar mix engineer Tom Lord Alge, recently expanded their horizons by rebuilding Studio B around a Solid State Logic Matrix console supported by an SSL XLogic X-Rack. Intended to be a working base for Grammy Award-winning engineer Andrew Coleman, Matrix delivers the coveted SSL SuperAnalogue™ sound in a small footprint package, while providing deft simultaneous control of up to four DAW’s and an advanced signal routing structure that accommodates up to 40 line-level channels.
“When we looked at the needs of Studio B, our smaller room, Matrix became the obvious choice for our mission,” says Joe Galdo, co-founder of South Beach Studios. “I spoke with Anthony Fernandez who is working on a new touring bus for Timbaland and he more…
Alhambra, CA – November 2009… While the end result is always about excellent sound quality, technology-driven careers such as professional audio have a high dependence on the equipment and the processes by which the end result is achieved. The ability to work with the latest tools is every bit as important as a conceptual understanding of the actual task. For this reason, Pinnacle College regularly revises its programs and facilities to remain competitive in an ever-changing, highly competitive industry. The school is now in the final stages of a dramatic, quarter-million dollar modernization project to provide students and faculty with the most up-to-date, creative environment for fostering meaningful careers in the sound arts.
Francis Buckley, Pinnacle College’s Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the school remains on the cutting edge. In addition to his teaching duties, Buckley oversees equipment more…
WEST CHESTER, PA, November 4, 2009— Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Director of Customer Service & Sales Support. Treanor has a long history with the company, most recently working as the Marketing & Corporate Communications Specialist and previously serving as Executive Assistant to President and CEO Carl Bader. In her new position, Treanor is responsible for overseeing the company’s customer, technical, and sales support functions and staff. “Aviom has always had a reputation for providing excellent customer service and support, but we know there are still lots of ways we can work more efficiently and, at the same time, improve our customer experience. Kim will be instrumental in leading our efforts to define this industry’s standard for outstanding support,” says Bader, Aviom’s president and CEO. “Kim has extensive knowledge of more…
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TECHNOTRIX kept very busy this summer providing audio systems for Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park and the Illinois State Fair. Martin Audio line arrays were used to provide concert-quality sound in these very different environments.
