SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – While searching for the ultimate sound combination to complete the freshman album of pop singer Jenna Andrews, GRAMMY and EMMY Award-winning producer Andy Zulla, deployed the Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Bundle to develop one of the most unique-sounding albums to date for the young Toronto native. more

WHITEHORSE, Canada – The Yukon Arts Centre (YAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the arts as an important cultural, social and economic force in the Yukon, and the territory’s premier venue for performing and visual arts, has purchased and installed a Soundcraft Vi6â„¢ large-format digital live sound console. The Vi6 emerged as the clear winner of a nearly year-long period of intensive research and systematic comparison by Patrick Matheson, Technical Director of the YAC, which saw the Vi6 emerge superior in key performance categories including intuitive operation, a fast learning curve and exceptional reliability. In the year since the Vi6 was installed at the YAC, it has acted as the FOH mixing platform–and often simultaneously as the monitor mixer, as well–for a wide range of music artists, consistently delivering great sound and smooth performance. more

Fledgling filmmakers are mentored at the Sundance Labs Program, for which Harman Professional provides leading-edge technology products from JBL and Soundcraft, including JBL LSR studio reference monitors and Soundcraft M Series mixers for editing and mixing of film soundtracks and dialogue, and for film scores more

JBL VRX line arrays, Control Contractor installed-sound loudspeakers and BSS Soundweb London processing systems will provide the U.S. Pavilion with world-class audio;

The U.S. Pavilion’s theme is “Rise to the Challenge,â€? something that Harman brands do on a daily basis when called upon for the most significant live sound applications around the world.

SHANGHAI, China — Harman (NYSE: HAR), a leading provider of branded audio and infotainment electronics for the home, the car, and sound professionals, today announced that technologies from its JBL and BSS Audio brands will form the critical core of the sound system for the United States Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. more

Buena Park, CA – June 2010 … Based in Southern California, Jugulur is a 5-piece groove metal band consisting of Justus and Judge on lead vocals, Preacher (guitars and vocals), Monster (bass, vocals, and noises), and Beast behind the drums. Metal for the Masses best summarizes the band’s focus and Monster, whose musical contribution carries tons of attitude, also happens to be the band’s spokesperson. Monster recently re-wired his pedal board setup and, to ensure all was handled with the utmost expertise and the finest cable available, he took advantage of Zaolla Silverline’s custom shop and had much to say after-the-fact. more

South Beach Miami, FL – June 2010… Showcasing all that Miami has to offer—from accommodations and dining to attractions, shopping, and a vibrant nightlife, South Beach has it all, including the new Pinkroom. With its unparalleled luxury, attention to fashionable detail, and a keen focus on the sound and light experience, Pinkroom is one of the region’s hottest nightclub destinations. Entertainment is a key element of the venue, and to ensure robust sound—be it a DJ or a live band—Pinkroom management insisted that the room be outfitted with a versatile sound system capable of delivering excellent music reproduction with plenty of power. They found exactly what they were looking for, and it came from the catalog of D.A.S. Audio. more

NEW YORK, NY ─ Creative Group, the industry’s premier full-service post-production facility, is a major behind-the-scenes player when it comes to some of America’s most popular game shows. more

New Sanken CS-2 Short Shotgun Microphone

Compact Mic with Long Reach and Rich, Natural Tone

Sanken Microphones has announced the introduction of a new shotgun microphone, the CS-2, which captures distant sound with an amazingly rich and natural tone. The newest model in Sanken’s comprehensive shotgun microphone line offers extended reach in a standard length mic via the company’s unique gradient tube length and proprietary rectangular diaphragm design. more

Sacramento, CA––Sponsored by KSFM/CBS Radio, the yearly Cinco De Mayo Concert featured a lineup including Expose’, Jason Derulo, Baby Bash, Three 6 Mafia, Taio Cruz, Amanda Perez and Frankie J.

Held in Discovery Park, the event featured audio and staging by Sacramento Production Services Inc. with Production Manager Keith Wackford, FOH Engineer Greg Mahler, Systems Engineer Chris O’Brien, Monitor Engineer Rick Stansby, and Assistant Monitor Engineer & Stage Tech Dwaine Wise. more

Andover, MA––Held on the campus of Wilkes Community college in late April, early May, MerleFest 2010 drew over 76,500 fans, artists, volunteers and sponsors with a large roster of talent celebrating what founder Doc Watson calls “traditional plus” music.

Founded in 1988 in memory of Doc’s son Eddy Merle Watson, MerleFest has become a showcase for what Doc describes as “…the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play.” more