 RCF’s ND850 2.0 is a 3.0-inch diaphragm compression driver with a 2-inch exit throat. It is well-suited for 2-way systems and multiple-way long throw systems and features several new technologies.
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 The DiGiCo EX-007, which networks to SD7 and SD-7T consoles, has its own power supply and its own PC, is designed to increase the number of available faders and the number of channels controllable at any one time on an SD7 — and from a distance of up to 100 meters — via a cost-effective Cat5 cable connection.
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 The B4-SUB makes use of d&b audiotechnik’s patented development of a loudspeaker system with reduced rear sound radiation. The B4-SUB enclosure houses two long excursion neodymium drivers: a 15” driver in bass-reflex design facing to the front and a 12” driver in a two chamber bandpass design radiating to the rear.
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 Audix has introduced the first in its next series of Fusion mic packages, the FP5, which is designed for miking a five-piece kit for both live and studio applications.
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 Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems has added the NEXO PS R2 to its NEXO PS Series of high-output, compact speakers. The PS R2 features a higher SPL, extended bandwidth and re-designed cabinetry and grilles.
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Lectrosonics SMV and SMQV |
Lectrosonics has added SMV and SMQV transmitters to its Super Miniature product line. The units feature Lectrosonics’ Digital Hybrid Wireless technology from their 400 Series product group.
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 MCAT5 is designed to simplify network cabling by eliminating individual cable runs; reducing the wear and tear on equipment by utilizing a sturdy multipin connector instead of the standard RJ45 connector and creating a rugged point-to-point secure connection.
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 Hosa Technology’s two new microphone clips — the MHR-422 and MHR-425 — are designed to deliver years of service. They measure 22 mm and 25 mm diameters respectively, to accept most microphones currently available.
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Onyx 1640i |
Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers combine the benefits of a computer interface with the hands-on control of an analog mixer. Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs including Pro Tools M-Powered 8, the Onyx-i Series opens up new options for anyone interested in computer recording.
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So often-at least for me—events that end up changing my life seem so trivial at the time they happen that when, usually years later, I try to look back at them I get many of the details wrong and this is very much one of those cases.
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Daniel Nix |
Live music is the new record business. And Live Nation is the new Warner Brothers. Live sound has now become the lifeblood of the music industry, but what makes this shift unusual is that it has taken place during unprecedented economic strife.
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The Twin Peaks stage |
Thousands of San Francisco Bay Area locals spent the last weekend in August at Golden Gate Park relaxing on a bench beside Spreckels Lake, playing golf at the Golden Gate Municipal Golf Course or visiting the Steinhart Aquarium. Thousands more strolled through the gates at the second Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival to see any of the 68 or so musical acts that played throughout the weekend.
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 I’ve been fortunate to be able to work with Stan Miller for almost 40 years. Every performer knows that the show’s production staff off stage is as crucial to a great presentation as the people on stage. My production organization has always been top flight and Stanley stands at the top of that esteemed list.
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Stan Miller |
He’s worked for John Denver, Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder. He built the wall of speakers for Pink Floyd’s The Wall concerts. He provided sound for Bob Dylan when he performed at Zeppelin Field in Nuremberg, Germany. He’s also been called on by the likes of the Pope and the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Line arrays—in the right hands and set up properly—provide almost unprecedented pattern control. But what if the room you are working in (say a church or a small-ish theatre) needs that kind of control but a big concert array is just too much in terms of space, SPL and money?
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From left, Richard Bratcher, Nate Andrews, Demetrius Palavos, Kevin Day, Greg Swindle |
Say what you will about the tired adage “everything’s bigger in Texas,” but there’s at least one man in the Lone Star State who has made it his life’s passion to keep it fresh. That man? Jerry Jones, the main brain (and wallet) behind the Dallas Cowboys. Those who work for him, or around him, call him “The Owner.” Football fans have other, sometimes colorful, names for him.
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 The wireless thing has been an issue for a couple of years, and it has still not totally shaken out legally, but the live event audio world can count on a couple of things. A) When it comes to competing with the likes of Microsoft and Google we are going to lose, and, B) it will probably get worse before it gets better.
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 This month we look at Mackie’s latest generation of powered loudspeakers, the HD series. Specifically, the HD1531 (there is also a HD1521). Mackie has been producing powered loudspeakers for more than a decade now. So I would expect these new speakers to be an improvement over past models, or less expensive, or both.
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Tim McGugin, FOH Engineer for Saliva |
(Editor’s Note: This Road Test is in a little different format than what we usually run, but it is not your typical Road Test either. We got this because one of our FOH/PAS loyalists knew the guys on tour with the band Saliva and they were using the board and he got a chance to play with it in a real gig situation. Forcing it into our “standard” format just seemed to suck the life out of it. Open your mind... Oh and if you want to HEAR it, Mical has posted a video of a song from a Saliva show on ProAudioSpace.com.)
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The Boston Pops at Hatch Shell Esplanade in Boston |
As we muddle through the next few years, we are going to see a lot of anniversaries. We are 40 years out from the Summer of Love and the real beginnings of the rock sound business. And some companies are trumpeting their pedigrees from their various rooftops, while others just get up, load the truck and continue to do what they’ve done for decades. We’ll lump Scorpio Sound of West Bridgewater, Mass. in with the latter category, even though their pedigree is worth trumpeting.
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Last month we talked about knowing your sound system, understanding the signal flow and how the system components interact with each other. Once you have wrapped your head (and ears) around how sound travels through your system, you will find that troubleshooting the various components of that system becomes a relatively easy endeavor.
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 Being a weekend warrior for the last 15 years has generated many crazy stories, but this one tops them all. The itinerary I received from the production company stated “six piece band, company party, 13th floor of the ... hotel, sound check @ 6:00 p.m.” My wife of 27 years and I carry a one-ton rig in a utility trailer that I pull with my day-to-day AV install company truck. We pull up to the hotel at 2:30 p.m. and begin questioning the staff as to where to load in.
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One of the more difficult facets of live sound is managing soundchecks. Most musicians will moan about how they don’t want to be bothered with a sound check, and in the next breath they’ll complain that their monitor mixes weren’t perfect at the start of the show.
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 Mark Amundson had a gift for making technical details understandable to newbies without ever making the vets feel like they were being talked down to. His untimely death has left us with two holes to fill —one in our hearts, as we lost not only a writer but a dear friend, and another in the pages of FOH. Mark knew as well as anyone in this business that the show must go on, and we are just beginning the process of trying to find someone both willing and able to fill Mark’s very large shoes. For the next few issues, in a sort of tribute, we will re-run some of Mark’s own favorite columns. This one first appeared in FOH, Nov. 2007—ed.
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 While cold jelly and custard may be every nineteenth century orphan’s dream of escape from gruel, this verse is precisely the reason hospitality riders were written into contracts. Being on the road itself is a grueling affair, and for the most part, there is not a large variety of highway food to choose from as the bus travels from town to town. Even airports, while offering a bit more variety in their dining experience, can only provide a limited fare.
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 Stage Research’s RF Guru is a tool for finding the optimum combination of wireless microphone frequencies to be used at a venue and alleviate intermod (i.e., interference) problems. It calculates based on existing microphones, area TV stations, user-entered known bad frequencies and mic data from nearby neighboring venues.
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 Lawo’s Version 4.6 software release for the company’s mc² Series production consoles streamlines workflow with a Dynamic Automation enhancement, including Trim and TC-Editing features, and a new Offline preparation and Online assistance tool. Lawo will feature Version 4.6 at AES Booth #637.
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 Wharfedale Pro’s next generation of the EVP line of loudspeakers, the lighter-weight EVP-NEO series, builds on the sound quality of the EXP-X. Seven models are available in the range: the EVP-12M NEO and EVP-15M NEO are low profile stage monitors with the EVP-12NEO, EVP-15NEO and EVP-215NEO completing the full lineup. The EVP-18SUB and EVP-15SUB subwoofers, meanwhile, provide low end reinforcement.
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 The Aerosmith Crew of Jim Ebdon, Tony Luna and Brad Johnson Were Settling in For a Long Stretch of Touring Work Until a Stage Tumble Put It all On Hold
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 VMB’s TL-A220 Line Array lifter, a smaller, more compact version of their TL-A320, can still lift 220kg of P.A. gear to a height of 5.5 meters. The lift is specifically designed for lifting line arrays and is well-suited for quick line array setups.
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