Gear and Technology
Star Spangled Panner Aims to Aim Speakers
Live sound pro Matthew Russell used pandemic downtime to invent a tool for precisely setting the horizontal pan of speaker cabinets.
Concert Sound
Gear and Technology
Yorkville Sound Launches Synergy SA102, SA115S Loudspeakers
Aiming to provide a smaller, lighter, more portable version of its Synergy point-source system, Yorkville has unveiled its SA102 loudspeaker and SA115S subwoofer.
Business
Restart-19 COVID Concert Experiment Shares Results
According to the results of an experiment in Germany, indoor sports and cultural events including music concerts could return soon—under the right conditions.
Live
Baseball-Themed ‘Rigoletto’ Covers Bases, Audience
The Tulsa Opera recently took outdoor shows in a whole new direction when it performed a baseball-themed version of Verdi’s opera 'Rigoletto' at ONEOK Field, with the help of Axiom Audio and a sizable L-Acoustics Kara PA.
Gear and Technology
Sennheiser Launches MD 435 and MD 445 Vocal Microphones
Sennheiser has introduced its new MD 435 and MD 445 vocal microphones for use in live sound settings.
The Wire
Introducing the New Danley BC215 Directional Subwoofer
Delivering Tom Danley’s Famous Low-Frequency Output in a Flexible, Scalable Design GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA: Danley Sound Labs has always been into bass. Tom Danley has a history with producing some of the most unique subwoofers in the industry and the...
Live
d&b Rolls into Radius Chicago
Radius, a former steel factory transformed into a 55,000-square-foot, is outfitted with a sizable d&b KSL system.
Gear and Technology
JBL Launches IRX115S Subwoofer
JBL has introduced its new JBL IRX115S 15-inch powered subwoofer as part of its IRX family of portable PA loudspeakers.
International
JIExpo Theater Jumps with Meyer
The 2,500-capacity JIExpo Theatre in Jakarta recently opened and put its Meyer Sound Constellation system to the test with a concert by Yo-Yo Ma.
Business
Zappa Engineer/Pro-Audio Exec Mark Pinske Dead at 70
Across five decades, Mark Pinske was a renowned studio owner, audio executive, and live sound engineer, most notably for Frank Zappa.
Gear and Technology
L-Acoustics Launches K3 System
Tipped as the bridge between the K2 and Kara II, the new L-Acoustics K3 is a compact, full-range enclosure for mid-sized events.
International
Osaka Onken Adds Adamson S-Series
Longtime Japanese audio provider Osaka Onken has taken delivery of a sizable Adamson S-Series system.
Live
Hughie’s Adds to EAW Inventory
Hughie’s Event Production Services in Cleveland, OH recently updated its live sound inventory with the addition of EAW Anna and Otto loudspeakers.
International
Barry O’Hare, Legendary Jamaican Engineer, Dead at 56
A mainstay of Jamaica’s recording and live sound scene for decades, engineer Barry O’Hare died from COVID-19 on Saturday, September 19, 2020.
Live
Billy Strings’ Drive-In Tour Rolls On
Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings’ “Meet Me at the Drive-In” tour is on the move, playing socially distanced drive-in venues like Wilkes-Barre’s Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
Live
Live Concerts Come Back to Alaska
Koch Sound fielded its Allen & Heath GLD console at Backyard BBQ 3 in Sterling, Alaska. The August concert featured artists such as Craig Morgan, Matt Stell and Jimmie Allen
International
Broker Sound Adds to Adamson Inventory
Poland’s Broker Sound recently added to its inventory of Adamson Systems Engineering loudspeakers.
Business
Pro Sound News Announces Fall Best of Show Award
Pro Sound News has announced the recipient of the 2020 Best of Show Award Virtual Edition program.
Gear and Technology
Martin Audio Releases XP Connect iOS App
The new iOS app from Martin Audio gives users control functionality of the BlacklineX Powered loudspeaker series.
International
Providing Socially Distanced Concert Sound in Belgium
The Studio 100 Pop-Up Theatre in Belgium usually hosts 2,000 spectators, but is now holding concerts for 200 spread across the same space.
Live
Warner Grand Theatre Dials In DiGiCo Desks
Aiming to become a high-profile tour stop, San Pedro, CA’s 1,525-seat Warner Grand Theatre has installed a new sound system to take on all comers.
Business
Clair Global Acquires Eighth Day Sound
Clair Global has acquired Eighth Day Sound, bringing two of the largest tour sound companies in the U.S. under one roof.
Business
d&b audiotechnik to Offer Certified Pre-Owned Systems
German loudspeaker manufacturer d&b audiotechnik is now offering certified pre-owned loudspeaker systems.
International
Prague Bar Gets Luck of the Irish with New PA
Prague’s Irish Times Bar recently installed a Funktion-One F5 sound system to cover the crowd but keep the neighbors upstairs content.
Gear and Technology
Waves Ships WRC-1 WiFi Stage Router
The Waves WRC-1 WiFi Stage Router, intended specifically for use in pro-audio applications, has shipped.
Live
Inside the San Jose Civic’s d&b audiotechnik PA
Marking the first anniversary of its installation in silence due to the pandemic, the sizable d&b audiotechnik KSL loudspeaker system at the San Jose Civic has already hosted notable shows.
Post and Broadcast
Lawo Returns for France’s 14 July Celebrations
Lawo desks handled live and broadcast sound requirements for France’s Bastille Day celebrations
Gear and Technology
BishopSound Launches Delta Dual Subwoofer
BishopSound has introduced the Delta Dual BD212AS—a compact, 18 mm, 1,000-Watt RMS active twin 12" subwoofer.
Live
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 2: Philadelphia
U.S. audio pros took the torch passed by London's Live Aid and ran with it, overcoming show-stopping obstacles to bring an unforgettable concert to the world.
Music Festival Business
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 1: London
We look back at the live sound effort that went into the legendary charity concert Live Aid, held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. With 60+ acts on the bill and 160,000 in attendance—not to mention 1.9 billion watching it...
Music Festival Business
Sound for a Socially Distanced Ravenna Festival
Cancelling this month’s annual Ravenna Festival in Italy was never an option, so audio provider BH Audio is using a revamped d&b system for the event.
Business
L-Acoustics Creates Americas Division
L-Acoustics’ new Americas Division will tackle sales, application, support, fulfillment and finance activities for North, Central and South America.
Live
Indie Band’s Tour Sound Ready to Wreck and Roll
L.A. pop-punk act The Wrecks rips it up live, but that's aided by an inspired high-tech, low-cost system the band carries on tour.
The Wire
With Danley Loudspeakers, Subwoofers and Amplifiers on Every Stage, New Orleans’ Ahava Festival Lets NOLA Engineers Take Danley for a “Test Drive” and Raises Over $100,000 for Local Charities
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: The Ahava Festival held its inaugural event at the Woldenberg Riverfront Park in New Orleans, Louisiana in early March. With no admission fee, attendees were encouraged to take in the sounds, sights, and tastes and, if...
Gear and Technology
Waves Launches FIT Controller for eMotion LV1 Live Mixer
Waves Audio has unveiled its new Waves FIT Controller for the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer, bringing tactile control to the software-based live sound mixer.
Gear and Technology
JBL BRX300 Series Line Array Debuts
JBL’s new line array series offers two-way line array elements, a powered subwoofer and rigging and transport accessories, all connecting in a plug-and-play fashion.
Gear and Technology
Audio-Technica Updates Wireless Manager Software
A-T has added new functionality, tools and interface updates to its Wireless Manager software.
Gear and Technology
Hotshot 48V Condenser Mic Switcher Launched by Radial
Radial’s new Hotshot 48V Switcher diverts a mic signal away from the house PA to stage monitoring or in-ears for discrete communication.
Business
Crew Sues Over Deadly Tour Bus Crash
Lawsuits fly over last fall's deadly tour bus crash that killed a monitor engineer and injured seven others.
Festival Profile
Ahava Festival Gets in Under the Wire
Held just before the pandemic took hold of the U.S., New Orleans’ new Ahava Festival charity event was assisted by Danley Sound Labs.
Gear and Technology
Yamaha Rivage PM5, PM3 to Get L-Acoustics L-ISA Control
Object-based immersive live audio mixing for L-Acoustics systems will available to Yamaha’s newest console worksurfaces.
Gear and Technology
Avantone Pro Launches Kick Drum Mic
Aiming to help drummers capture the ultra-low end of their sound, Avantone Pro has launched its new Kick sub-frequency kick drum mic.