New Products
L-Acoustics Kara II Revealed at NAMM
After 10 years and 45,000 Kara loudspeakers sold, L-Acoustics updates the line with Kara II.
Concert Sound
New Products
Samson Concert 288m UHF Wireless System Bows at NAMM
Samson is debuting its new Concert 288m wireless microphone system, available in three multi-transmitter configurations, at NAMM.
New Products
DiGiCo Quantum338 Console Debuts at NAMM
Drawing a crowd of hundreds, the DiGiCo Quantum338 console was revealed on Thursday at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Gear and Technology
JBL Launches IRX Series Portable PAs at NAMM
JBL Professional has introduced its new IRX Series with the new JBL IRX108BT (8-inch) and IRX112BT (12-inch) compact portable PAs.
Blogs
Don’t Smuggle Yourself in a Road Case
While the pro-audio world loves a nice road case, it’s a safe bet that beleaguered ex-Nissan head Carlos Ghosn loves them even more.
New Products
d&b audiotechnik to Launch KSL-SUB at NAMM
The KSL-SUB, the latest addition to the SL Series line array family, will be unveiled later this week at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA.
New Products
Yamaha Rivage Desks Get L-Acoustics L-ISA DeskLink
The new L-ISA DeskLink natively integrates L-Acoustic L-ISA Control capability into Yamaha Pro Audio's flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10 mixing systems.
Regional and Local
Soundcheck Nashville Celebrates with Charity in Mind
Soundcheck Nashville combined its 2019 Holiday Celebration with a charity drive collecting over 700 toys and bikes for needy children.
Tour Sound
Stick Figure Drawn to Bose ShowMatch
Reggae/dub band Stick Figure, on tour for its latest album, recently rolled up to a venue with a Bose ShowMatch loudspeaker system.
New Products
New SSL Live Software Update Released
The new SSL Live software update applies to all the company’s live sound consoles and includes new features.
New Products
Yorkville Sound Unveils Synergy SA221S Subwoofer
Yorkville’s Synergy SA221S Subwoofer, the latest addition to the Synergy Array Series, will debut at the NAMM Show next week.
New Products
Behringer Wing, Midas Consoles to Make NAMM Debut
With Behringer and Midas skipping NAMM, TMP-Pro Distribution will host the new Behringer Wing and Midas Heritage-D HD96 mixing consoles at the trade show next week.
Tour Sound
Live Sound Showcase: Godsmack Tour Serves Up ‘Legends’ Live
The Boston rockers have been on the road for over a year in support of their latest, tearing up arenas and sheds along the way. We catch up with the crew and find out how they keep the tour...
New Products
Nexo Bolsters P+ Series with P8, P10 Models
Nexo's new P8 and P10 compact point-source loudspeakers join the first P+ Series model, the P12, which the company launched in mid-2019.
Festival Profile
SonRise Music Festival’s Speedy Soundchecks
For the SonRise Music Festival, S&S Production Services fielded Allen & Heath desks.
Music Festival Business
Clearwing Productions Flies with XTA MX36
Clearwing Productions recently deca’d down when it purchased 10 XTA MX36 DSP Enabled Console Switching Systems for use on festival events.
Live
Concert Industry Continues Growth in 2020
While year-end tallies of 2019’s top-grossing tours weren’t yet available as we went to press, there’s little question that this year will be remembered as one of the biggest ones ever for the concert industry.
Business
Focusrite Acquires Martin Audio in $51m Deal
Focusrite plc. has taken a major step into the live sound arena with the acquisition of loudspeaker manufacturer Martin Audio.
New Products
d&b audiotechnik Adds System Software Features
d&b audiotechnik update includes new CPL for the SL-Series and Temperature Humidity Control for loudspeaker arrays.
Business
Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker Line Debuts
Speaker manufacturer unveils its Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker family with the introduction of three models.
Tour Sound
The Sound of ARIZONA
FOH engineer Abel Ocasio recently mixed pop act ARIZONA on a Bose ShowMatch Line Array.
Regional and Local
Roof Garden Ballroom Revived with Electro-Voice
The revived Roof Garden Ballroom reopened its doors with a blast from the past—Tommy James—that could truly blast, thanks to a new Electro-Voice system.
Tour Sound
George Strait Rides Again with DiGiCo
Though he retired from touring in 2014, country superstar George Strait has been playing one-offs around the country with a DiGiCo SD12 in tow.
Regional and Local
Work Pro Line Array Heads to Hong Kong
A Work Pro Audio system from Spain is now being put to use throughout Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
Tour Sound
Allen & Heath Helps Hawkwind Tour Take Flight
Hawkwind’s 50th Anniversary UK tour carried an Allen & Heath dLive to every stop.
Regional and Local
Creating China’s Spectacular Chapel of Sound
Beijing-based OPEN Architecture is putting the finishing touches on its spectacular Chapel of Sound — a boulder-shaped concert hall in a rocky valley at the foot of Jinshanling Great Wall.
Regional and Local
Reality TV Concert Rocks with Allen & Heath dLive
The hit Germany reality TV show, "Sing meinen Song—Das Tauschkonzert," concluded this season with a massive live concert at Germany’s biggest open-air stage, mixed on Allen & Heath dLive consoles.
Regional and Local
Yamaha and Nexo Ready for NAMM Grand Plaza Stage
Yamaha will present three major concerts at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, fielding its flagship Yamaha and Nexo pro audio equipment to make them happen.
New Products
Dynacord Sonicue 1.1 Software Debuts
Dynacord Sonicue sound system software gets a major update with newly added support for L and C Series amps, an expanded DSP structure and more.
Tour Sound
Lizzo Hits The Road with DiGiCo
“Truth Hurts” but touring didn’t this year for the chart-topping rapper as she played 90 shows in six months, supporting her massive hit.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Loop Earplugs
Producer/engineer Russ Long tried out jewelry-like Loop Earplugs, which reduce 20 dB across all frequencies, and found them “an ideal solution.”
Tour Sound
Jackman Rolls with Solotech, L-Acoustics
Solotech recently provided L-Acoustics, DiGiCo gear for multi-hyphenate Hugh Jackman’s 90-date global tour.
Product Reviews
Real World Reviews: Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable
Producer/engineer Russ Long puts a new UE accessory to the test and discovers "anyone wanting the ability to operate wire-free while casually listening will love the Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable."
New Products
Harbinger VARI 4000 Series Loudspeakers Unveiled
Harbinger has introduced its new VARI 4000 series two-way loudspeakers.
New Products
BishopSound Delta Line Array Debuts
Boutique PA manufacturer BishopSound has launched a dual 8" passive line array speaker system, the Delta Line Array.
Regional and Local
Soiled Dove Dives into dLive
Long-running Denver night spot The Soiled Dove Underground recently updated its sound system with an Allen & Heath dLive console.
Tour Sound
Khalid Runs Free on the Road
The R&B singer-songwriter, currently on the road with the Free Spirit World Tour, is using a DPA wireless mic.
New Products
Innovations: Allen & Heath Avantis Digital Mixing Console
Allen & Heath R&D director Andy Bell takes us behind the scenes into the development of the company's latest console, the Avantis.
New Products
EAW Ships RS Series Loudspeakers
The new series kicks off with four loudspeakers and two low-frequency enclosures.
Business
ESA Readies 2019 Event Safety Summit
Next week’s three-day event will feature nearly 30 presentations, workshops and networking opportunities for the live event community.
Regional and Local
RCF to Launch Massive Outdoor Venue in 2020
With a capacity of up to 100,000, the new venue will be the largest outdoor arena in Italy.
Regional and Local
Main Event Makes Moves with Martin
Cementing its presence in the Caribbean’s meetings, incentives, conventions and events market, Main Event nets a new Martin Audio system.
Tour Sound
Mixing Peter Frampton’s Final Tour
Jim Yakabuski held down the FOH mix position nightly on the tour.
Tour Sound
Capaldi Takes FE-Live Around the World
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi hits the road with Glasgow-based SR company
Regional and Local
Leeds Castle Marks 900 Years with Concert Event
UK audio provider RG Jones Sound Engineering tackled audio for the 11,000 in attendance.
Tour Sound
Calvin Harris Found SSL
The “We Found Love” hitmaker has been on the road with SSL in tow.