22 May 2013

Audinate & Bose in licensing agreement

USA - Audinate has announced that Bose Corporation has licensed Audinate's Dante patented media networking solution. The agreement will enable Bose Professional to integrate Dante into its professional audio products. "By including Dante in our products, we make it easy for our customers to meet the requirements of the installations that call for this solution to exchange high quality digital audio over virtually any network layout", says Akira Mochimaru, general manager, Bose Professional Systems Division. "Bose is one of the best ... More >>

NMK to distribute DIS in Middle East

UAE - Danish Intepretation Systems (DIS), a Shure company, has appointed NMK Middle East FZCO as the exclusive distributor for supplying its award-winning Conference Solution product range to Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. A part of the Informationsteknik Scandinavia Group acquired by Shure Incorporated in 2011, DIS is represented through a global partner network in more than 80 countries, with offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. "NMK Middle East are looking forward to introducing DIS Conference ... More >>

Audio-Technica SpectraPulse for NYPD

USA - The New York City Police Department's headquarters building in downtown Manhattan is understandably a challenging RF environment. Inside, the 500-plus-seat auditorium is used for all manner of presentations using wireless microphones, as well as video teleconferencing, for applications that can range from officer graduations and assemblies to large-scale counter-terrorism strategy and information exchanges with other police and security agencies around the world. As good as the sound components in the auditorium are, the existing ... More >>

DPS debuts Leo at Long Beach festival

USA - On 18 and 19 May, DigitalSound Production Services (DPS) supplied new Meyer Sound Leo linear large-scale reinforcement system for the 30th anniversary of the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride festival. The new system powered the festival's main stage performances, headlined on Saturday by R&B singer Fantasia and on Sunday by finalists from the television shows American Idol and The Voice. For DPS production manager Chris Verducci, the outdoor festival was the perfect opportunity to introduce the power and clarity of ... More >>

Elation Platinum Beams at Wango Tango

USA - KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert in Los Angeles always draws a galaxy of stars. This year's concert, held at the 27,000-seat Home Depot Centre, was no exception, with the likes of Maroon 5, Afrojack, FloRida, Fall Out Boy, Miguel, Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato, Icona Pap, Will.i.am, Bruno Mars and Avril Lavigne performing on stage. Such a superstar line-up deserves a superstar lightshow, and that's exactly what LD Todd Roberts (Visions Lighting, Brea, CA) delivered. The spectacular non-stop exciting lightshow was anchored by 52 ... More >>

A Ticket to Ride with Genelec on board

UK - Genelec reports its continued commitment and support for the not-for-profit John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Foundation. A new European tour bus was recently unveiled by Yoko Ono Lennon at a ceremony in Liverpool, and like its USA-based sister bus, its two state-of-the-art mobile studios are outfitted with Genelec active monitors. Following huge success in the USA, the Lennon Bus concept has now been rolled out to Europe where it will provide kids and students across the continent with hands-on digital media production experience. ... More >>

P!NK shares the truth with L-Acoustics

Australia - - P!NK is currently out on a massive 10-month global arena tour in support of her sixth and most recent record, The Truth About Love. Currently trekking across Europe - following an initial US leg that began in February - P!NK and her entourage will eventually head down to Australia for the summer months before making their way back to North America for a second sweep that will carry the pop superstar through the end of the year and possibly beyond. Manning her FOH mix, as he has for the past five years, Chris Madden ... More >>

Sennheiser UK talks to the masters

UK - Sennheiser UK originally launched its Masters of Sound campaign at the beginning of 2012 by giving aspiring musicians the life-changing opportunity of helping to create a new track for singer-songwriter and producer, Labrinth. The next phase of this hugely successful venture is now underway, with the company producing a series of informal videos that will provide an insight into the work of some of the industry's most renowned and respected audio professionals. The first video to be released features producer Steve Levine. This ... More >>

Amadeus relaunches UDX Series speakers

France - Amadeushas announced the re-launch of its famed UDX Series passive speakers - 30 years after originally releasing their first edition. Including four different models, the UDX Series is designed for sound reinforcement applications in concert halls, auditoriums, conference rooms, and theatres. Designed to be included within fixed or long-lasting installations, each UDX speaker system can also be used in touring applications as a stage monitor when fitted with optional accessories. The newly redesigned UDX Series are now ... More >>