Albuquerque, NM – November 2009… Land-based artworks are usually installed on the land, but rarely in it. Such was the case, however, on October 3^rd, when Yei Ehekatl, a Baltic/Nahuatl tribal artist who makes environmental art using digital photography, video, living grasses, and charred wood was buried 4 feet into the ground as part of a project that explores the physical, spiritual, and cultural meanings of burial. For almost two hours, the amplified sounds of the artist’s heartbeat and breathing were heard in real time throughout the gallery where the performance occurred—thanks to wireless technology from Lectrosonics.

Part of the artist’s ongoing project, Ollin Burial, the performance occurred at THE LAND/gallery, which in conjunction with THE LAND/an art site in nearby Mountainair, NM, are devoted exclusively to site-specific, environmentally low-impact, land-based art. Yei Ehekatl, who is also known as more

Greensboro, NC – November 2009… WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, is pleased to announce it has selected The Marketeers to represent the company’s sales efforts in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. Well known for its sales representation and strategic consulting capabilities within the professional audiovisual communities, The Marketeers will be tasked with increasing WorxAudio Technologies’ presence throughout the critical southeastern US sales territories.

Headquartered in McCalla, AL, The Marketeers is an independent sales and marketing firm supporting manufacturers, importers, and distributors of musical instruments, sound reinforcement, and related merchandise. The company takes pride in its ability to provide a comprehensive sales support mechanism throughout the entire southeastern United States. WorxAudio Technologies is looking to The Marketeers for its sales expertise in more

Buena Park, CA – November 2009… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Que Audio ENG Pack by Da-Cappo Australia. A comprehensive, all-in-one system designed for sound recordists, journalists, DV camera operators, and educational institutions, the Que Audio ENG Pack is the ideal solution for those looking for a compact shotgun microphone for use with DV cameras, portable recorders, and similar equipment when a large format shotgun microphone is either too expensive or impractical for the application.

The new Que Audio ENG Pack by Da-Cappo Australia contains everything necessary to capture pristine sound. The system includes the micro shotgun microphone, a micro shotgun pop filter, a micro shotgun shock mount, an extension 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

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 3, 2009… For the recent 12^th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, Burlington, Ontario, Canada-based Broadcast Services International (BSI)—the firm contracted to provide technical production for this year’s event—selected two Lawo mc²56 digital consoles to handle audio mixing chores. The internationally recognized sporting event, which ran from August 15^th – 23^rd, showcased many of the best track and field athletes in the world and also offered Berliners and visitors to the city the opportunity to enjoy a special cultural program that took place in celebration of the occasion.

With 8 Emmy® Awards for Technical Production under its belt, including the prestigious George Wensel Innovative Technical Achievement Emmy Award (in High Definition), Broadcast Services International Inc. offers full service technical production, consulting, and engineering services for live television broadcasting, worldwide. The two Lawo more

Los Angeles, CA – November 2009… Location sound work always presents unique challenges, but for the crew tasked with capturing the sights and sounds of many of our planet’s most beautiful—and remote—fishing destinations, the job becomes even more demanding. Such is the case for George Clark, Executive Producer of HOOKED on the Fly, a new sport fishing program that will air on the Sportsman Channel come December 29^th. The show’s production crew routinely encounters extreme weather conditions that pose serious threats to their electronic equipment, but when it comes to capturing audio, their wireless microphone systems from Lectrosonics deliver in a big way.

Clark, who initially started his career as a Ph.D. biological scientist and went on to work at many of the world’s most revered research institutes such as the Smithsonian Institution, received his MFA in film from more

Newark, NJ – November 2009… The recent 9th Annual New Jersey International Music Festival, which featured a dream team of international reggae and hip-hop stars, including “Mr. Throw it in the Bag” Fabolous, the “King of Dance Hall” Beenie Man, Buju Banton, and Rick Ross among others, presented a unique set of challenges for the performers and technical staff tasked with making it all happen. Held September 20^th, 2009 at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium, the on stage real estate proved to be in rather short supply. As a result, erecting a sound system capable of providing consistent coverage with solid SPL performance to the roughly 5,000 music enthusiasts in attendance was no small undertaking. Ultimately, the challenges of the job were resolved with a sound system featuring Aero Series 2 line arrays from D.A.S. Audio. 

North Valley Stream, NY-based more

Buena Park, CA – October 2009… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Da-Cappo DA15 Cardioid Earset Microphone with Earbud Monitor. By combining a discreet earset microphone with an in-ear monitor, the new Da-Cappo DA15 provides unparalleled comfort and unprecedented freedom of movement for onstage performers and production staff alike. 

The capsule found in the new DA15 incorporates a sensitivity rating of -51 dB and a maximum SPL rating of 130 dB—making it well-suited for vocal performers who routinely find themselves in loud performance surroundings. This high-performance, back-electret condenser microphone provides excellent off-axis rejection by using a front-facing capsule engineered to be positioned at the corner of the performer’s mouth. As the microphone’s cardioid polar pattern more