Webcast on Demand: Sound Quality for Networked Audio
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 | Widespread Panic's Spring 2015 Tour
After 29 years of touring, Widespread Panic of Athens, Ga., is as energized and busy as ever, embarking on a tour of theaters, auditoriums and festivals across the U.S. from March through May. For this tour, drummer Duane Trucks is joining band members John Bell, John Hermann, Jimmy Herring, Domingo Ortiz, and Dave Schools, filling in temporarily for founding drummer Todd Nance. In addition, the band's audio crew—monitor engineer Brad Blettenberg, production manager Mike Smith, tour manager Steve Lopez, monitor tech Drew Marvar of Eighth Day Sound and FOH system tech Chris Berry of Eighth Day Sound—recently welcomed front-of-house engineer Brett Orrison. |
| L-Acoustics Joins AVnu Alliance
AVnu Alliance, the industry consortium driving open standards-based deterministic networking through certification, announces that pro audio manufacturer L-Acoustics, based in Marcoussis, France, has joined its membership roster. L-Acoustics aims to make a substantial impact to the growth of the Audio Video Bridging/Time Sensitive Networking (AVB/TSN) standards in partnership with existing AVnu Alliance members. | | | Eighth Day Sound Supplies DiGiCo SD7 Monitor Consoles for Chris Brown, Trey Songz Tour
Chris Brown and Trey Songz are co-headlining a 24-date North American "Between The Sheets" tour. DiGiCo notes that production company Eighth Day Sound included DiGiCo mixing consoles in monitor world for Brown's monitor engineer, William "Chainey" Harpe, and Songz' monitor engineer, Adam Robinson. | | | Amadeus Speakers Featured Throughout New 'Philharmonie de Paris' Music Complex
The newly opened Philharmonie de Paris, a state-of-the-art building complex designed to host international symphonic ensembles, including the Orchestre de Paris, features Amadeus speakers throughout each of the many musical venue spaces; from the Large Rehearsal Space with public seating, to Practice Rooms, to the Grande Auditorium and the Music Exhibition and Conference Rooms, plus the two on-site recording studios. | | | Sennheiser Showcases its Innovation Campus
With floor space of around 7,000 square meters, Sennhieser's Innovation Campus in Wedemark, Germany, provides plenty of room for cross-functional teams to carry out projects in the development and marketing of groundbreaking audio solutions. | | | Martin Audio Appoints Lee Stein VP, North America
With more than 18 years of industry management, sales and marketing experience, including roles with Avid Technology and Sennheiser, Stein brings a depth of knowledge and expertise to drive forward Martin Audio in the U.S., particularly in the field of Live Sound. | | | | Southern Adventist University Takes Delivery of WorxAudio Line Arrays » | | | | Powersoft Brings Immersive Audio to the National Automobile Museum » | | | Masque Sound Provides Custom Audio Equipment Package for 'Lonesome Traveler' Production in New York City »
| | | New Products | Radial JDI Stereo Passive Direct Box
Radial Engineering Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, announces that the JDI Stereo direct box ($299 MAP) is now shipping. Features include input and throughput ¼-inch connectors plus a -15dB input pad on each channel. This is supplemented with a ground lift switch that lifts pin-1 on the two XLR outputs to further reduce hum and buzz caused by ground loops. Built tough to handle the abuse of live touring, the JDI Stereo employs a 14-gauge steel I-beam inner frame and a book-end outer shell. The design eliminates stress on the PCB, reducing opportunity for solder joints to go 'cold' while the outer shell creates a protective zone around the switches and connectors. The steel enclosure works with the transformer's mu-metal cans and internal Faraday shield to protect the sensitive inner workings from powerful magnetic fields such as those generated by stage amplifiers. This ensures the signal transfer is quiet and free from hum. | | | CADLive Vocal and Instrument Microphones
CAD Audio is expanding its CADLive line with a number of new vocal and instrument microphones.The new CADLive D32 is a Supercardioid dynamic handheld vocal mic with a QuietTouch on/off switch. Its Neodymium capsule design produces a powerful signal in different live sound applications. Exceptional sound quality and durable all metal construction round off this versatile performer. The 3-pack D32X3 is outfitted with carry case and mic clips. | | | | | | Announcements From Mix | Avid Connect 2015 | April 10-12 | Caesars Palace Las Vegas »
This event will offer the latest news on Avid innovations, deep-dive technical training, hands-on access to Avid experts and presentations from industry luminaries. | | | NAB Show, April 11-16, 2015 in Las Vegas »
NAB offers the world's largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. With more than 98,000 attendees from 150 countries and 1,600 exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. | | | | Musikmesse takes place April 15-18, 2015, at Frankfurt am Main in Frankfurt, Germany » | | | | Tectonic Audio Labs' technical video series explains the function, performance and application of Distributed Mode Loudspeaker (DML) technology. » | | | | Adamson Systems Engineering offers 'Behind The Curtain' video interviews with FOH engineers. » | | | | The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is offering grant programs to applicants in 24 countries to enhance and preserve Latin music. Applications are due on April 17, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. » | | | | Welcome to 1979, an all-analog recording studio in Nashville, will host a vinyl workshop on Saturday, May 30, through Sunday, May 31, 2015. » | | | | 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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