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Unconventional Placement of Danley SBH10 Column Loudspeaker Solves the Challenging Space Issues at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biochemical Research Institute
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute is an influential research center at the forefront of new preventative and therapeutic technologies. It operates a research funding portfolio of over $114 million and recently completed construction of a new...
The Wire
The Flexible New Danley SM90 Full-Range Utility Loudspeaker is a Game Changer
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA: Danley Sound Labs is pleased to announce the new SM90, the latest addition to its SM Series of full-range loudspeakers. Like other members of the series, the SM90 uses the patented, Synergy Horn™ technology from respected acoustician...
The Wire
Brisbane’s Luxurious Le Bain Equipped with Martin Audio CDD
Brisbane-based property developers, Cavcorp, recently completed the luxurious 15-storey Le Bain apartment complex, in the Brisbane suburb of Newstead.
The Wire
Danley SM Loudspeakers Bring Intelligibility to the Reverberant Sanctuary at Coral Hill Baptist Church
GLASGOW, KENTUCKY: Located near Mammoth Cave National Park, Coral Hill Baptist Church has long been a cornerstone for the community in Glasgow, Kentucky. Without going so far as to include moving lights or haze machines, Coral Hill’s blended services...
The Wire
Los Pentecostales de Newport News Installs Permanent Danley Loudspeakers, Subwoofers, Monitors and Amp
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA: Los Pentecostales de Newport News is a Pentecostal church serving the Hispanic community in Newport News, Virginia. With seemingly-boundless energy, Pastor Mario Zunzunegui delivers impassioned services and encourages strong community bonds. The band that supports him...
The Wire
Danley Takes OS80’s to Deep Run High School for Concert Level Sound
GLEN ALLEN, VIRGINIA: As the Henrico County, Virginia school system slowly rolls out a turf upgrade for all of its high school football stadiums, the Deep Run High School Wildcats are the lucky recipients of the first upgrade. Attendance...
The Wire
TransAudio Group Introduces the New MUTEC REF10 SE120
MUTEC Improves Upon Its Industry-Leading REF10 Audiophile 10 MHz Reference Master Clock with an Advanced Oven-Controlled Quartz Oscillator LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 2020: TransAudio Group, the U.S. distributor of the world’s finest high-end professional audio recording equipment, is...
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...
The Wire
Bettermaker Unveils Very-Limited Edition Darthlimiter
Celebrating the Sale of 1,000 Mastering Limiters, Bettermaker Comes Up with the Very Cool-Looking, Very Awesome-Sounding, Very-Limited-Edition Darthlimiter LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Borrowing a certain heavy-breaking, distance-choking intergalactic villain’s timeless style, the very-limited-edition Darthlimiter celebrates 1,000 Bettermaker Mastering Limiter units...
The Wire
Wellspring Community Church Installs Danley System in New Sanctuary After Hearing a Danley System in Neighboring Church
RUSKIN, FLORIDA: “You can tell a successful church just from the vibe,” said Mark Salamone, sales manager at All Pro Integrated Systems. “The first time I visited Wellspring Community Church in Ruskin, Florida, they had a red movie theater...
The Wire
A Relatively Small Number of Danley Sound Labs Gear Gives Pensacola Christian College Far Better Audio Performance than Gobs of Its Previous Products
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Pensacola Christian College teaches over 4,500 students at its beautiful Pensacola, Florida campus. Its students gather in the nearly 6,000-seat Crowne Centre frequently for community-building, events, chapel, for concerts, and church services on Sunday morning, and Sunday...
The Wire
Evolving Style and Expectations Make Danley the Best Choice for Cary Alliance Church
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA: The history of Cary Alliance Church in Cary, North Carolina stretches back to the 1970s, and the church has occupied a few different properties and worship spaces in that time. Although arguably not the “churchiest” of...
The Wire
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church Dramatically Improves Intelligibility with Just Two Danley SBH10 Column Speakers
LA PLACE, LOUISIANA: After holding services in makeshift spaces for literally decades, the parishioners of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church were elated to finally have a 700-capacity church of their own in La Place, Louisiana. The year was...
The Wire
Skip Welch Appointed New Danley Director of Sales and Marketing
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA: Danley Sound Labs, manufacturer of maverick acoustician Tom Danley’s patented point-source loudspeaker and subwoofer designs – is pleased to announce that Skip Welch, currently Director of Sales, will leverage his experience and perspective in that role to...
The Wire
Daking Adds Jensen Transformers in the New Comp IIT Minimal-Parameter/Maximum-Sound Compressor
LAS VEGAS NEVADA: TransAudio Group, the U.S. distributor of Geoff Daking’s beautiful-sounding analog processors and other high-end professional recording equipment, is pleased to announce the release of the Daking Comp IIT. The release follows closely on the heels of...
The Wire
DJ SHIVERZ calls in SLLFX for Pioneering Dubstep Livestream
Renowned Dubstep DJ SHIVERZ DA BUTCHER performed for 24 hours in a landmark marathon livestream
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DPA and Rycote Team Up to Pay-it-Forward to Film Industry
DPA Microphones and Rycote join forces to support the film industry during these unprecedented times. The brands are launching a pay-it-forward campaign for first-time and indie filmmakers, who will have the opportunity to win a customized DPA/Rycote filming kit....
Post and Broadcast
‘Working Class Audio’ Podcast Tackles Realities of Recording Life
Uncertainty is constant in audio production, but creator Matt Boudreau shows a different path.
The Wire
XD15s Boost Olivia Dean’s Unique Truck Tour
A unique Luton van conversion for singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean, featuring a Martin Audio sound system, has enabled the East London based recording artiste to tour her local area during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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
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
Business
Breaking: NAB Moves Spring Show to Fall of 2021
The National Association of Broadcasters has decided to move the 2021 NAB Show from April to October of next year.
The Wire
Bettermaker’s Revolutionary Plug-in Control of Its World-Class Analog Compressors, Limiters and Equalizers is Now Patented!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of the world’s best professional recording technology, is pleased to announce that Bettermaker from Poland has obtained a U.S. patent for its DAW plug-in control technology. “Bettermaker produces hardware compressors, limiters and...
The Wire
Revamped Subwoofer Pros Studio Sub2 Series Deliver Upgraded Low End with Improved Back Panel Interconnects and Low Pass Options
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of Subwoofer Pros and other high-end professional audio recording equipment, is pleased to announce the newly-revamped line of Subwoofer Pros Studio subwoofers. Designed specifically for mission-critical professional recording and mixing work, the...
Business
Sound Productions Adds Advisory Board
Texas-based pro audio retailer Sound Productions has appointed a new advisory board to help shape its future.
The Wire
Danley Loudspeakers and Subs Contribute to a Phenomenal Renovation at South Coast Christian Church
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA: South Coast Christian Church in San Juan Capistrano, California, delivers an upbeat, contemporary service to an energetic congregation. However, its aging sound reinforcement system was holding the ambitious worship team back and preventing the full...
The Wire
Amsterdam’s Doka Nightclub Opts for Danley Speakers and Subwoofers
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Doka nightclub inhabits the basement of the colorful and eclectic Volkshotel in southeast Amsterdam, Netherlands. With a maximum capacity of two-hundred festive souls, Doka set out from the beginning to be a place where real music lovers...
Business
60 Seconds with Marc DeGeorge of SSL
Get to know Marc DeGeorge, the new sales manager of Solid State Logic’s audio creation products for the United States.
The Wire
Big Sound from Small Speaker Counts: Danley Takes Over the Sports Facilities at University of California, Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: University of California, Santa Barbara athletic teams go by the name “Gauchos” and have been successful even without a football team to anchor the program. In fact, the Gauchos baseball team won the Big West Conference...
The Wire
Famous for Rocking the Biggest Sports Arenas in the World, Danley Jericho Horns Go to Church
SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield, Tennessee has been the community center for a steadily growing congregation since 1986. It expanded its campus in 1997 to include a high school and a gym and then expanded again...
Business
Full Compass President Mark Nash Retires
Mark Nash, president of pro audio retailer Full Compass, is retiring after 35 years with the company.
The Wire
With Danley Loudspeakers, Subwoofers, Monitors and Amps, Great Bridge Baptist Church Gets Clarity, Coverage and Impact at a Fraction of the Footprint and Price
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA: Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia has an uncompromising commitment to reflecting God’s love and building loving relationships. Its contemporary-style services lift spirits with music provided by an orchestra, a choir, and a praise band. It’s...
The Wire
Bassist, Singer and Songwriter Roland Guerin Finds the Spark of Life in a Metric Halo LIO-8 3D Interface with Four Mic Pres
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Roland Guerin is an astounding bass player, an emotive singer, and a gifted songwriter based in New Orleans. While Guerin travels in all musical genres, he’s best known in the world of jazz. He cut his...
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...
The Wire
For Today’s Fast Workflow It’s the New Analog Daking Comp II for Musical-Sounding Compression with Minimal Setup
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of the world’s finest professional recording equipment, is pleased to announce the release of Geoff Daking’s new Comp II compressor. With an analog sound that is unmistakably Daking, the Comp II is...
Business
Pro Audio in a Post-Pandemic World
The true end of the pandemic is unknown until a vaccine arrives, but as states open back up and the economy starts to rebound, what will the lasting impacts be on the pro-audio industry?
Business
Sound Productions Expands into Wisconsin
Aiming to broaden its national footprint in Pro Audio and AV, Sound Productions expands, founding its first office outside of Texas.
Business
Gibson Sells Cerwin-Vega to…Cerwin-Vega
Gibson has sold two more audio brands—Cerwin-Vega! Pro and Home—to Cerwin-Vega Mobile, reuniting the brands for the first time in 13 years.
The Wire
After Impressive Demo, Springdale School District Installs Danley J1-94 Jericho Horns at Both of Its High School Football Fields
SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS: Springdale School District is the largest school district in Arkansas and is responsible for over 23,000 students. It operates two high schools – Springdale High School and Har-Ber High School – each with over 2,000 students. Football...
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Danley “Skinny Big Horn” SBH-Columnar Loudspeakers Revitalize Audio at Pioneer Memorial Church
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN: With over 3,000 students, nearly 1,000 of which are in seminary, Andrews University is the flagship institution in the expansive Seventh-day Adventist school system. It is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Pioneer Memorial Church is situated...
Business
AES Readies Virtual Vienna Convention
AES Virtual Vienna Convention will include student recording and design competitions, an Education and Career Fair, Student Delegate Assembly events and more.