Music Festival Business
Bringing Boutique Festivals to the Beach
Successfully executing six back-to-back weeklong festivals in a Mediterranean climate requires stamina and technical expertise.
Ian MacDonald
Tour Sound
Monitoring Queens of the Stone Age at MSG
By Ian MacDonald. Engineer Spencer Jones handled monitors on QOTSA's fall tour, a run that found the band headlining New York City's Madison Square Garden arena for the first time.
Music Festival Business
NYC Festival Fields 23.1 Immersive System
By Ian MacDonald. Despite its relative infancy, AEG/Goldenvoice’s Panorama Festival has made a splash. Not only did this year’s edition, held July 28-30 on Randall’s Island nestled between Manhattan and Queens, feature headliners like Frank Ocean, A Tribe Called...
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JBL by HARMAN Brings New Clarity to the San Diego Symphony’s Summer Pops 2016
MSI Production Services deploys JBL VTX V20 line arrays and Crown amplifiers to power performances by the San Diego Symphony, Diana Ross, Amy Grant, Chris Botti and more
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Lindsey Stirling Counts on HARMAN Professional Solutions to Support Her Concert Violin Sound
Lexicon, dbx and JBL enable front of house engineer, Rob McWhorter, to stay in step with the dancer and electronic music star
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JBL by HARMAN Line Arrays Supply House Sound at the Forum for Live Broadcast of iHeartRadio Music Awards
JBL VerTec and VTX systems provide studio detail with concert power and superior coverage
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JBL by HARMAN Delivers Amazing Live Sound at Chicago’sLakeShake Country Music Festival
Thunder Audio selects JBL VTX Series speakers for their superior clarity, coverage, frequency response and power
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JBL by HARMAN’s VTX Series Helps Power Performances By Top Country Artists at Circle K and Kangaroo Speed Street Presented by Coca-Cola
JHE Production Deploys JBL VTX V20 Arrays to Deliver High-Quality Live Sound on the Coca-Cola Stage
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JBL by HARMAN Fuels a Weekend of Heavy Rock at the Rock’n Derby Music Festival
Audio Images Sound & Lighting Selects JBL VTX Series Speakers and Crown Amplifiers to Deliver High-Impact Live Sound for the World’s Biggest Hard Rock Bands
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JBL by HARMAN Delivers Amazing Live Sound at Chicago’s LakeShake Country Music Festival
Thunder Audio selects JBL VTX Series speakers for theirsuperior clarity, coverage, frequency response and power
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AKG by HARMAN Debuts Flagship Closed-Back K872 Reference Headphones at Prolight + Sound 2016
Based on 70 years of expertise, K872 master reference headphones set the new benchmark for performance and comfort
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AKG by HARMAN Launches C7 Reference Condenser Vocal Microphone at Prolight + Sound 2016
The new C7 super-cardioid condenser microphone provides studio-quality sound on stage, while preventing feedback and noise
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Introduces the EON ONE All-in-One Linear-Array P.A. System at Prolight + Sound 2016
The EON ONE delivers world-class JBL sound quality, a six-channel mixer and Bluetooth audio in a sleek column-style design
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Soundcraft by HARMAN Introduces Vi2000 Digital Audio Console at Prolight + Sound 2016
The compact Vi2000 offers high-performance control, sound quality, DSP processing and digital audio/network connectivity
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DigiTech by HARMAN Announces the Dirty Robot Mini-Synth Pedal at Prolight + Sound 2016
The DigiTech Dirty Robot Mini-Synth is an industrial-strength effects pedal that will transform any guitar or bass riff into a booty shakin’ machine.
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DigiTech by HARMAN Launches Whammy Ricochet Effect Pedal at Prolight + Sound 2016
From dive bombs to pull-ups, the Whammy Ricochet effect pedal from DigiTech by HARMAN offers guitarists a wide range of creative pitch bend effects
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Leading UK Tour Rental Company SSE Hire Commits to HARMAN JBL VTX Line Array System, Crown I-Tech HD Amplifiers
United Audio Companies, a collaboration between Sound Image in North America and SSE Hire in the United Kingdom, offers HARMAN Professional Solutions on both sides of the Atlantic
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Sound Engineer Invests in Soundcraft by HARMAN Console for Upgraded Live Sound, Versatility
Soundcraft Si Performer 3 console delivers clean, smooth sound for smaller venue tours of chart-topping UK artists, including Gabrielle Aplin and Maximo Park
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HARMAN Professional Solutions Delivers Uplifting Sound at National Catholic Youth Conference
New JBL line arrays and Crown amplifiers deliver spectacular sound and coverage for more than 23,000 attendees
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HARMAN Professional Solutions Delivers Divine Sound to the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—HARMAN Professional Solutions’ JBL VTX line arrays and Crown I-Tech amplifiers helped deliver superior sound quality and coverage to the GMA Dove Awards, known as the “Grammy Awards for Christian Music.”
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Introduces HiQnet Performance Manager 2.0
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—JBL Professional by HARMAN today announced the immediate availability of new JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ 2.0 software, further simplifying and streamlining the process of configuring and controlling live sound reinforcement systems. Featuring a newly redesigned interface, accelerated workflows,...
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The Keith and Kristyn Getty Irish Folk Tour Gets Audio Boost from HARMAN Professional Solutions
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A comprehensive HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system featuring JBL and Crown recently took center stage with the Gettys for a demanding, month-long series of concerts. The 20-city tour featured Irish musicians Keith and Kristyn Getty and a large...
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Baltzell Audio Design and ATK Audiotek Cast JBL by HARMAN for the 88thAnnual Academy Awards
JBL by HARMAN has been featured as the sound system of choice at the Academy Awards for 14 consecutive years
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JBL by HARMAN Provides Flawless Performance at the 58thAnnual GRAMMY® Awards
When it’s Music’s Biggest Night®, JBL by HARMAN delivers premium sound to the music industry’s elite
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JBL by HARMAN VerTec Line Arrays and ATK Audiotek Provide Championship Sound at Super Bowl 50
ATK Audiotek builds upon 18 consecutive years of audio reinforcement excellence with JBL by HARMAN at historic Super Bowl 50
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HARMAN Professional Solutions Turns Up the Volume for Jimmy Kimmel Live Remote Shows
New JBL VTX line arrays deliver top-notch sound for late night host’s East Coast residency
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Smaller Is Better: AKG by HARMAN Introduces MicroLite Series Ultra-Miniature Microphones
AKG by HARMAN is showcasing at Winter NAMM 2016 the MicroLite series of miniature wearable reference microphones, offering incredible sound quality and durability in a tiny, discreet form factor
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Soundcraft by HARMAN Redefines Affordable Mixing: Si Impact Digital Console Now Available
Soundcraft by HARMAN is showcasing the Si Impact Digital Console at Winter NAMM 2016
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Ground-breaking New 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer Provides Deep Bass in Music and Post Production
Redefining the performance benchmark for professional-grade studio subwoofers, JBL by HARMAN today introduced the new 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Showcases New EON618S Powered Subwoofer at Winter NAMM 2016
ANAHEIM, California – At Winter NAMM 2016, JBL Professional by HARMAN is showcasing the EON618S, an 18-inch, 1000W powered subwoofer that is durable, supports true low-frequency extension and can be controlled wirelessly. In keeping with its hugely popular predecessors...
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dbx by HARMAN Launches New High-Performance Direct Boxes, Cable Test Accessories
ANAHEIM, California – At Winter NAMM 2016, dbx by HARMAN is unveiling four powerful new additions to the dbx Di and CT lineup of products. Ideal for even the most demanding live sound and studio applications, the new dbx...
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Expands Studio Monitor Line with Monitoring System Controllers
ANAHEIM, California – At Winter NAMM 2016, JBL Professional by HARMAN is showcasing a new lineup of monitor system controllers designed to enhance the workflow in music recording, post production and broadcast control rooms. Two models and one bundle...
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dbx by HARMAN Introduces Five New 500 Series Modules and Two PowerRack 500 Series Chassis at Winter NAMM 2016
At Winter NAMM 2016, dbx by HARMAN is debuting seven powerful additions to its popular 500 Series line of signal processing modules
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Introduces New EON208P Portable PA System at Winter NAMM 2016
At Winter NAMM 2016, JBL Professional by HARMAN is announcing the EON208P, a portable PA system developed to make legendary sound accessible to small bands, solo artists, coffeehouses, clubs, schools, meetings, worship events and health clubs
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AKG by HARMAN Debuts New Line of Versatile, High-Performance Headphones at Winter NAMM 2016
AKG by HARMAN today unveiled a new line of high-performance headphones at Winter NAMM 2016
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DigiTech by HARMAN Implements Customer Feedback in New, Upgraded TRIO+ Pedal
At Winter NAMM 2016, DigiTech by HARMAN today introduced the DigiTech TRIO+ Band Creator Plus Looper Pedal
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Sleek Style Meets Superior Sound in Two New AKG by HARMAN DJ Headphones Launching at Winter NAMM 2016
AKG by HARMAN today debuted updates to the popular AKG K67 DJ and AKG K167 DJ professional-grade DJ headphones at Winter NAMM 2016
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DigiTech by HARMAN Introduces SHOE Pedals Collaboration, the DOD Looking Glass Overdrive
At Winter NAMM 2016, HARMAN’S DigiTech is introducing the Looking Glass Overdrive, a collaboration between DigiTech’s DOD and the boutique pedal company SHOE Pedals
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dbx by HARMAN Launches Dante and BLU link Compatible DriveRack VENU360 Models at Winter NAMM 2016
ANAHEIM, California – dbx by HARMAN is showcasing expanded offerings for its DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System at Winter NAMM 2016. Dante and BLU link™ enabled versions of the VENU360 extend the versatility of the best-selling VENU360 product family.
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Sonic Excellence and Durability Highlight the New Drum Set Concert I Microphone Set from AKG by HARMAN at Winter NAMM 2016
ANAHEIM, California – At Winter NAMM 2016, AKG by HARMAN is showcasing the Drum Set Concert 1 professional drum microphone set, featuring a complete collection of high-quality mics that deliver on AKG’s reputation for sonic excellence and steadfast durability....
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JBL Professional by HARMAN Launches Two Industry-First iOS Apps for Speaker Angle and Placement Optimization
ANAHEIM, California – JBL by HARMAN, the world's leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and professional studio monitors, is proud to introduce two useful and innovative iOS apps, SpeakerAngle and SpeakerPro. Immediately available for download, the apps help users optimize speaker...
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HARMAN Professional Solutions Introduces the JBL VTX M Series, Latest in Innovative Line of Stage Monitoring Products
ANAHEIM, California—Today, HARMAN Professional Solutions’ Tour Audio Division unveiled the JBL VTX M Series, a new line of premium stage monitoring products made to handle the most demanding applications. Elegantly designed with a low profile, the M Series utilizes...