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L-Acoustics is High Lite of Chili Peppers tour
An extensive tour of Europe arena at the end of 2016, saw Czech rental company High Lite supply a combination of L-Acoustics K1, K2 and Kara systems for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Having first worked with the band in 2011, High Lite has been their chosen European PA supplier ever since: ‘We cooperated on a few projects with Narci Martinez, RHCP’s Production Manager, in 2010 and he experienced our hardworking approach and how seriously we take our responsibilities,’ says High Lite’s Michal Siska. ‘We were delighted that Narci chose us as PA supplier for their 2011 tour and that he has continued to put his trust in us.’
Last Night of the Electrics
Almost 50 years on stage and opening Live Aid in 1985, Status Quo are an inescapable part of rock history. They are also longstanding supporters of charities including The Prince’s Trust, the British Heart Foundation and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.
In early 2016 the band announced their final electric tour, The Last Night of the Electrics, calling on Capital Sound for an Outline GTO C-12 rig for the main FOH rig. Long-standing FOH engineer Andy May agreed to use the system following a recommendation from Dave Roden (who used it for The Stereophonics during the summer) and has subsequently taken to it.
Sawaguchi and Surround
Highly-regarded in Japan’s discerning music recording world, Mick Sawaguchi has a history of pioneering new techniques, and has been a strong advocate of surround over many years. In 2014, his recordings have moved to 9.1-channel surround – the configuration advocated as ideal for music by Auro 3D. This admits Sawaguchi to the exclusive club of multi-award-winning adopters of the format.
Tellingly, Morten Lindberg from 2L, Daniel Shores from Sono Luminus and Sawaguchi from Unamas are all users of Merging’s Pyramix 10, with Horus and Hapi networked audio interfaces.
Ibiza Classics makes dance transition to full live show
Pete Tong recently embarked on a series of Ibiza Classics live performances that took in the London O2 Arena, Manchester Arena and Glasgow Hydro. The gigs saw the DJ joined by the 65-piece Heritage Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley, and vocalists Jessie Ware, and Ella Eyre and John Newman performing selected tracks from their drum-and-bass collaboration as UK band Rudimental.
Taking dance music to a new level of live performance involved new thinking… and the discovery of MyMix Audio.
Fulcrum Acoustic subwoofers Thunder in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City’s premier large event venue, the Chesapeake Energy Arena is also home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. Modernising its sound system for the Thunder’s 2016-17 season, it now has the first large-scale use of Fulcrum’s CS121 subwoofers and the NBA’s first permanent installation of EAW’s Anya adaptive-array system.
Designed by Marsh/PMK’s Jerrold Stevens and installed by Ford A/V, the advanced technology audio solution gives the Oklahoma City Thunder a sound to match their name. ‘The sound system needed excellent intelligibility, fidelity, output and bandwidth to enhance the overall fan experience and become more competitive with other NBA arenas,‘ Stevens explains.
Fast Moves
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Paul Richardson: Lavoce
Transducer specialist Lavoce Italiana has recruited Paul Richardson to take on the role of Business Development Manager for the Americas. With more than 20 years’ in the audio industry, Richardson’s...Read More...
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Fast News
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Dolby Atmos adopted by Vancouver’s Farm studio
Sometimes known as Gggarth due to his stutter, Canadian music producer and engineer Garth Richardson has installed a PMC immersive monitoring system at his recording studio near Vancouver, British Columbia,...Read More... -
Brainworx builds critical listening studio
Renowned for plug-ins that replicate classic mixing console channel strips and analogue outboard equipment, as well as virtual instruments, Germany company Brainworx called on Dennis Busch from Acoustic...Read More... -
TiMax SoundHub rocks Amadeus production
Tim Ferns from Swiss sound design collective, audiopool, recently placed a 64-channel TiMax SoundHub at the heart of his design for Rock Me Amadeus, Vereinigte Bühne Wien (VBW)’s latest in-house production,...Read More... -
Holoplot X1 Matrix Array over the moon at Lightroom
The Moonwalkers is the latest experience at the Lightroom space in London, following its highly successful opener, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer not smaller & further away. A...Read More... -
Japan’s ARTA showroom chooses Genelec sound
Begun in 1997 to nurture world-class drivers, ARTA (Autobacs Racing Team Aguri) is the product of a collaboration between racing driver Aguri Suzuki and Japanese car parts manufacturer Autobacs Seven....Read More... -
Audiotonix announces next-stage financial investment
Audiotonix has secured next-stage investment from private equity firm, PAI Partners. The move follows a successful partnership with global investment house Ardian that has seen Audiotonix build its presence...Read More... -
UK stadium switches from sport to music in minutes
Within 15 minutes of Birmingham City’s football match ending on Easter Monday, the club’s St Andrews Stadium had been transformed for UB40 to kick off their world tour and announce their new UB45 album...Read More... -
Focusrite secures Ecologi For Our Planet Gold Award
Marking Earth Day 2024, the Focusrite Group has announced that it has achieved the Ecologi For Our Planet Gold Award and has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets through the Science...Read More... -
Shure reports sustainability success on Earth Day
Having announced aggressive targets for recyclable and/or renewable packaging of new products two years ago, Shure claims its goal to convert to 75 per cent by 2023 has been achieved and that the company...Read More... -
North Carolina’s ESUMC installs Martin Audio O-Line
Noted for its pipe organ and stained-glass windows that dominate its sanctuary, Edenton Street United Methodist Church (ESUMC) in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently installed a Martin Audio O-Line micro...Read More... -
The Minimoog Book
To be launched imminently on Kickstarter, The Minimoog Book is the latest project for Kim Bjørn, founder of Danish independent publisher Bjooks. ‘The Minimoog Book is our most vital project yet, documenting...Read More...
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