Webcast on Demand: Sound Quality for Networked Audio
Speaker: John Storyk, WSDG
Why is the critical speech of intelligibility audio networks so frequently compromised? Moving signal from point A to point B is never enough--clarity and intelligibility are the core requirements of any network. In this webcast, internationally recognized expert and educator John Storyk will focus on the sending and the receiving ends of any networked audio environment and how to improve the listening/communication experience in workplace, educational and recreational spaces. More»
Why This Matters: The network alone is not enough, you must also know how to achieve clarity and intelligibility. Please join me for the webcast, which will cover best practices for sound quality in networked audio including, acoustics, capture, playback, room tuning and more. -Cynthia Wisehart
| | | | | Feature Story | Harman Professional Launches Global Alliance Program
Delivering worldwide product access to its premier tour sound customers, Harman Professional announced the launch of its Global Alliance Program. Through this worldwide network of dealers and users, tour sound customers now have easier access to Harman Professional live sound products across the globe, to meet the needs of any premium production, anywhere in the world. |
| Nomad Sound in Austin Supports SXSW with NEXO Line Arrays, Yamaha Digital Consoles
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Inc. supplemented Nomad's vast array of NEXO and Yamaha gear. The Austin Music Hall played host to such acts as Chance the Rapper, Tove Lo, The Ting Tings, Clean Bandit, Elle King, the Mowglis, and a several dozen more. Nomad brought in two NEXO S118 subs per side, nine M46 boxes coupled with nine B112s per side, and 20 S118s on the ground with four M28 boxes used as front fills. | | | L-Acoustics System Deployed for Live Stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami
The Ultra Music Festival, which took place Friday through Sunday, March 27 to 29, drew thousands of music fans to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, and featured a lineup including EDM artists such as Krewella, Bassnectar, Porter Robinson, Die Antwoord, Big Gigantic, Chromeo and Gorgon City. For the Live Stage, Beachsound assembled an L-Acoustics K2 sound system with a main array comprised of 24 K2 enclosures flown 12 per side. | | | Melkweg Music and Arts Center in Amsterdam Installs Harman's Soundcraft Vi7000 Digital Mixing Console
Melkweg added a pair of Vi7000 consoles as its FOH and monitor consoles for its 1,500-person capacity max hall. The consoles were purchased through Audio XL, Soundcraft's distributor in The Netherlands. Launched on April 15, the Soundcraft Vi7000 is an extension of the Vi6 digital console, offering optional 96kHz processing, upgraded channel counts and more... | | | | Sacramento's Life Center at East Valley Church Relies on Powersoft X Series for Networked Audio » | | | | CAD Audio Names Ludwig Marketing As Midwest Sales Reps » | | | | Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, Installs Martin Audio MLA Mini Loudspeaker System » | | | Mackie DLM12 Keeps Keyboardist Lee Sebel Front and Center in the Mix »
| | | New Products | PreSonus StudioLive CS18AI Mix Controller
PreSonus' StudioLive CS18AI mix controller is a versatile, scalable, modular control surface for StudioLive RM Series rackmount Active Integration digital mixers and PreSonus' Studio One DAW. Networking with StudioLive RM32AI and RM16AI mixers via AVB Ethernet and PreSonus UCNET technology, the StudioLive CS18AI offers touch-sensitive motorized faders and enables complete hardware control of all mixer features, managing up to 64 channels. | | | Meyer Sound MAPP XT System Design Tool
Meyer Sound has announced MAPP XT, launched in conjunction with the company's new, patent-pending LEOPARD and 900-LFC linear line array system. MAPP XT is the first audio system design tool that allows users to design systems with truly useful loudspeaker headroom information. In addition to an updated user interface and new features that streamline workflow, MAPP XT shows the maximum levels to which Meyer Sound loudspeaker systems can be driven while maintaining linear performance, enabling customers to specify high-performance systems that reflect the needs of their shows. | | | d&b audiotechnik Launches ArrayCalc V8 Simulation Software
At Musikmesse 2015 in Frankfurt, German loudspeaker system manufacturer d&b audiotechnik released ArrayCalc V8, featuring ArrayProcessing. The company states that this software update further elevates the sound of the large format d&b J-Series as well as the V-Series and Y-Series line array systems. | | | Pivitec CMx64io-AVB Network Card
Pivitec in Bethlehem, Penn., a leading manufacturer of Ethernet AVB networking solutions, has announced the CMx64io-AVBTM Ethernet AVB network card. The card is designed to add AVB connectivity to professional audio equipment that supports the industry standard CM-1/CM-2 card format. | | | AKG D5 C Dynamic Directional Microphone
Introducing a vocal microphone designed specifically for intensive stage use, AKG by Harman is announcing the new D5 C dynamic directional microphone. The D5 C promises the dependability and sonic quality required for all live sound environments. | | | | | | Announcements From Mix | | Registration is open for the AES 138th International Convention, being held in Warsaw, Poland, May 7–10, 2015, at the Sofitel Victoria Hotel. » | | | Welcome to 1979 To Host Vinyl Camp May 30-31, 2015 »
"Vinyl Camp" will focus on the art of creating great vinyl records with an in-depth look at lacquer cutting and record pressing; a live studio session, recorded direct to disc; and a complimentary copy of the session on vinyl. | | | Sweetwater GearFest 2015 on June 12 and June 13 in Fort Wayne, Indiana »
Experience exciting giveaways featuring thousands of dollars' worth of gear, as well as hundreds of manufacturer exhibits and dozens of workshops. It's two days of gear mania, at one location: Sweetwater. Best of all, GearFest 2015 is free! | | | InfoComm 2015 Takes Place in Orlando, Florida, from June 13-19 »
AV pros, tech managers, integrators and manufacturers attend the InfoComm show to see and interact with what's new, learn the ins and outs of the industry, and to connect with fellow professionals. | | | The 2015 Recording Industry Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 29, 2015, at the MountainGate Country Club in Los Angeles. »
The RIGT is proud to support the music and recording program at A Place Called Home. APCH is a dynamic community center and safe haven in South Central Los Angeles. Music and recording are key components of the organization's program offering, and the APCH youth band performs and records on a regular basis. | | | | Focusrite offers Heritage Sound Competition to registered purchasers of an ISA or Red 1 500 who use the product on a track before September 1, 2015. » |
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