News Archive - June 2012

PLASA 2012 Turns Up the Volume with New Pro Development Program

Created to encourage the exchange of important ideas, the new pro development program puts unrivaled focus on content provision, significantly developing the show's educational offering.
The four-day program consists of 80 free-to-attend ...

RH Signature Series Wins Best of Show at InfoComm 2012

At InfoComm 2012, Renkus-Heinz introduced their newest product, the Ralph Heinz Signature Series loudspeakers. This versatile new line of loudspeakers received an overwhelming response from attendees and media alike, and was ...

Audio-Technica Names Ark Productions & Marketing as Its Rep of the Year

Audio-Technica, a manufacturer of wired and wireless microphones, headphones, and accessory products, has recognized Pine City, New York-based Ark Productions & Marketing as its Rep of the Year for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. ...

D.A.S. Expands Options on Aero and Convert Series Products

Spanish-manufacturer D.A.S. Audio, announces the introduction of a white paint finish for a variety of their most popular products. The white color option will facilitate the integration of the D.A.S. systems in the décor of ...

Robe Lights Miss Universe Slovakia

The 2012 Miss Universe Slovak Republic was staged at the National Tennis Centre in Bratislava, and saw an aesthetic departure from previous years with a streamlined, high-tech look onstage with multiple LED walls. ...

Chroma-Q Color Force for Phantom of the Opera Tour

Chroma-Q Color Force 72 RGBA LED battens were specified by lighting designer Paule Constable for the new Cameron Mackintosh UK and Ireland touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of The Opera. ...

Vari-Lite VL3500 Wash Invites Visitors to The Hall of Fame Awards in Austin

Founded in 2001 by the Austin Film Society (AFS), The Texas Film Hall of Fame honors the very best in Texas film-making and entertainment. The Hall of Fame Awards benefits their non-profit educational and artistic programs and after ...

Electrosonic Enhances the New York Historical Society Museum Renovation with Innovative AV Technology

Electrosonic provided a 21st-century update to the venerable New-York Historical Society Museum and Library, which underwent a three-year, $70-million renovation. Electrosonic designed and supplied all the audio, video, and control ...

SXS Flies Martin Audio W8LM For Cutty Sark's Royal Unveiling in the UK

Bristol-based event production company SXS was recently commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to provide sound and full technical production for the royal unveiling of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. This followed a £50m ...

Martin Gets in Tune for PLASA Focus: Nashville

Join Martin Professional July 11-12 at the Municipal Auditorium in "Music City" -- Nashville, Tennessee -- for PLASA Focus where a new breed of moving head and much more will be on display at Martin stand 103. ...

W-DMX Lends a Subtle Touch to the Opera Garnier

Wireless Solution Sweden AB was recently a quiet and unobtrusive contributor to an exclusive private event at the Opera Garnier in Paris, a historical monument built in the 19th century. Audioscène supplied the lighting and ...

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Elation Professional's New Showroom During a Special Open House and Road Show

Excitement is building around Elation Professional's headquarters for the grand opening of the company's new showroom on July 18, 2012, during a special open house and road show. Displays will feature over 200 of Elation's latest ...

Eastern Acoustic Works Debuts Next-Generation SUB.two Subwoofer System

EAW, a loudspeaker designer and manufacturer, introduced its new SUB.two at InfoComm 2012. SUB.two is the first subwoofer system in the all-new, next-generation Avalon by EAW line of dance club loudspeaker systems. SUB.two ...

Altinex Announces DS801-112 / 113 VGA / Component Plus Audio UTP Transmitter / Receiver

Altinex, a manufacturer of signal management solutions, announces the availability of the DS801-112 and DS801-113 VGA / component plus audio UTP transmitter and receiver. Compact and easy to use, the DS801-112 / 113 transmitter and ...

New Stand-Alone Mixer Function for the VCI-400

Vestax Corporation announces the VCI-400, a professional 4-channel DJ MIDI controller with versatile control functions and sound quality, is now capable of operating as a stand-alone mixer by upgrading to the latest v2.0 firmware. ...

Warehouse Sound Invests in RCF D-Line

One of Scotland's leading sales and rental companies has made a major commitment to RCF's next generation process controlled D-Line series.
With bases in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the long-standing Warehouse Sound Services ...

Middle Atlantic Names Sigmet Corporation Commercial AV Rep Of The Year

The Commercial AV Rep of the Year Award was won by Sigmet Corporation at the Middle Atlantic sales meeting held prior to InfoComm 2012.
Sigmet Corporation represents Middle Atlantic Products for the Commercial AV market in ...

Steve Lillywhite, CBE, Named 133rd AES Convention Keynote

Early this year, the Queen of England awarded, multi-Platinum record producer Steve Lillywhite with a Commander of The British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to music. While some might consider this honor the culmination of a ...

7thSense Design Drives Projection Inside North Carolina's Daily Planet

7thSense has supplied core technology to the Daily Planet -- an immersive dome experience opened this week by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, North Carolina.
An 80,000-sq. ft. extension to the Museum the ...

Philips Selecon's New PLCYC1 LED Premieres at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio

UK lighting designer Lucy Carter has used Philips Selecon's new PLCYC1 LED luminaires to create an evocative environmental design for the Royal Opera House's production of Max Richter's new chamber opera, Sum. ...

WorldStage Supports Nicki Minaj Times Square Event Launching the Nokia Lumia 900 in North America

Times Square came to a standstill, and it wasn't even New Year's Eve. Ten of thousands of fans turned out to watch superstar singer-rapper Nicki Minaj perform live and celebrate the launch of the Windows-based Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone in ...

Robe Shines on Alison Krauss Tour

Robe moving lights were chosen by lighting designer Alex Blagg for the recent Alison Krauss & Union Station (AKUS) US tour, which saw the multiple Grammy award-winning bluegrass and country singer/songwriter play 3,000- to 7 ...

Firehouse Productions Deploys JBL VTX Line Arrays and Crown Amplifiers for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

In a historic event featuring many of the top names in rock and roll, Firehouse Productions supplied a live sound reinforcement system featuring Harman's JBL VTX line arrays with Crown I-Tech HD amplification for the 27th annual ...

WYSIWYG at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

The WYSIWYG previsualization suite from Cast Software of Toronto, Canada was part of the royal fanfare at the recent Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert, held at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ...

PLASA Rigging Conference Announces New Session

The PLASA Rigging Conference, September 10- 11, 2012, at the Earls Court Conference Centre, in London, confirms a new session from the Health and Safety Executive has been added to the program of events. ...

Production Exchange Announces New VP of Sales and Marketing

Production Exchange announces that Heather Roberts has been appointed VP of sales and marketing. In this position, Roberts will be responsible for leading the company's worldwide growth initiative. She will manage and ...

Artistic Licence Engineering Adds Duo-Split RDM to its Splitter Range

Duo-Split RDM is a new two-input, eight-output DMX and RDM splitter from Artistic Licence Engineering. Housed in a 19" 1U rack enclosure, Duo-Split distributes DMX and RDM using the same market-leading DMX splitter technology ...

Aphex Launches EX-BB 500 Module

Aphex, a manufacturer of signal processing products for the professional audio, broadcast, fixed installation markets, has launched the EX-BB 500 module, which introduces the company's legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom patented ...

Line 6 Ships StageSource L3m Digitally Networkable PA System

Line 6, Inc. announces the availability of StageSource L3m. StageSource loudspeaker systems are built on a powerful new technology platform that enables a single enclosure to provide best-of-class performance in multiple live sound ...

Chief Establishes a Direct Team in Canada

Chief, a product division of Milestone AV Technologies and a supplier of mounts, racks, and interactive solutions, announces it is establishing a direct sales team in Canada to support current customers and future growth ...

Theatre in Review: 7th Monarch (Theatre Row)

Every so often, in a nostalgic mood, I lament the fact that nobody produces crime dramas anymore. Having grown up on the likes of Sleuth and Deathtrap -- and having pored over the film of Witness for the Prosecution so ...

Alcorn McBride Helps New Mob Museum in Las Vegas Tell Both Sides of the Story

There are two sides to every story, as the tag line for the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada reminds us, and Alcorn McBride is helping the city's newest attraction tell the tales of both organized crime and law enforcement. The Mob ...

Clear-Com Eclipse Intercom on Diamond Jubilee

Clear-Com, a supplier of critical voice communication systems, announces that its Eclipse Median digital matrix intercom and V-Series key-panels played an integral role at the recent Diamond Jubilee celebration of Queen Elizabeth II' ...

American Idol LD Kieran Healy Keylights with Prism's RevEAL LED Profiles

Lighting designer Kieran Healy continues to raise the bar for live television design with his dynamic and well-balanced looks on Fox's American Idol. Healy balances the look of the judges' lighting to ensure a clean and ...

Duran Audio's AXYS Installed in Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama' Richard Burton Theatre

Duran Audio UK has recently supplied AXYS Scope T2115 (three-way full range loudspeakers) and AXYS B-07 (18" subwoofers) to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) for use in the Richard Burton Theatre, located on their ...

GMA Summer Concerts Featuring GoVision LED Backdrop

ABC's Good Morning America has assembled a sizzling line-up of performers for its 2012 summer concert series. This year, it's added another crowd-pleaser to its Central Park stage: a massive LED screen from GoVision LP. ...

Example Tours with Clay Paky Gear

Rapper and Singer/Songwriter, Example, has kicked off his first ever arena tour with a stunning lighting system designed by lighting designer Graham 'Grum' Leesmith. Over 100 fixtures have been supplied by Ambersphere Solutions

Community Enhances Sound at Richmond International Raceway

Richmond International Raceway, "America's Premier Short Track," as it is known, is home to the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as a full calendar of other events. With most races held under the lights ...

Seeing is Believing: Elation Holds Open House In New Showroom July 18

Lighting professionals and retailers can get a firsthand look at Elation Professional's latest products in the company's new "real life settings" showroom during a special open house and "road show" stop on Wednesday July 18. The ...

WorldStage is First in the US with Barco C5 LED Technology

WorldStage, the new brand for Scharff Weisberg and Video Applications, Inc., has become the first company in the US to acquire Barco's new C5 5.5mm pixel pitch, black-face indoor LED display. Introduced earlier this year, the ...

LightFactory Launches New Website

The new website for Dream Solution's flagship product LightFactory went live earlier this month providing a significant improvement in functionality, resources, and security. The new LightFactory website can be found at the URL ...

Martin VC-Grid 25: Modular Flexibility for Creative LED Video Designs

Martin Professional launches the VC Series of creative LED video, according to the company, the first video products to combine simplicity with quality. Part of the series is formed by the VC-Grid 25, a small, 200 x 200mm LED video ...

Meyer Sound Appoints John McMahon to Executive Director of Operations and Digital Products

Meyer Sound has announced John McMahon as executive director of operations, a newly created position effective immediately. McMahon will play a key role in aligning the long-term mission, operational goals, and expansion ...

7thSense Introduces the New Delta Nano

7thSense Design announces the arrival of Delta Nano -- a new media server that delivers full uncompressed 4:4:4 video playback.
Based on the core technology that drives 7thSense's existing Delta range, Delta Nano comes in either ...

XL Video Supplies the National Theatre of Scotland's Macbeth

XL Video supplied plasma screens and full Catalyst media management and control for the acclaimed National Theatre of Scotland current production of Macbeth. Staring Alan Cumming in all the major roles, it plays the Tramway ...

Chromlech Joins White Light Family

Entertainment lighting specialist White Light announces its appointment as UK distributor for Chromlech, the specialist manufacturer of lighting products including the Gleamer low-voltage dimmer. ...

Clearwing Productions is New Distributor for Dirty Rigger

Arizona-based Clearwing Productions announces it is one of the latest companies to join the Dirty Rigger distribution team. Clearwing supplies specialist production services and equipment, working with some of the biggest ...

Alan Kemp Appointed Adaptive Technologies Group Director of Business Development

Adaptive Technologies Group, comprised of Allen Products, ATM Fly-ware, and Adaptive Video Walls and Displays, and a developer of state-of-the-art rigging and mounting solutions for a wide range of audio and video applications, ...

Full Compass Foundation Hosts Golf Outing to Raise Money for UW-Madison Performing Arts Scholarships

Full Compass Systems, a national supplier of professional audio, video, A/V, lighting, and musical instruments, recently hosted their 10th annual "Golf Carts for Wisconsin Arts" golf tournament. The event was held at The Meadows at ...

Theatre in Review: Closer Than Ever (York Theatre)

Given the rapidly receding level of craft in our modern musical theatre, I'm beginning to think we should keep Closer Than Ever on permanent display. If we did, aspiring composers and lyricists could study the incomparable ...

Traxon Technologies Launches Quick Ship Program

Traxon Technologies, a manufacturer of solid state lighting and control systems, introduces its Quick Ship program. The program is designed to increase efficiency from project specification to completion, by providing a targeted ...

DHE Professional Invests in Three Allen & Heath GLD-80 Mixers

Ipswich-based PA company, DHE Professional Ltd., has purchased three Allen & Heath GLD digital mixers to add to their rental stock inventory. Comprising three GLD-80 mixers, with three AR2412 and three AR84 I/O expander units ...

Elation to Show New Additions To Platinum Series and High-Power Quad-Color LED Panel At PLASA Focus: Nashville

Building on the success of its compact high-power Platinum Series fixtures and advanced quad-color LED technology, Elation Professional will be showing new products at PLASA Focus: Nashville. ...

4Wall Los Angeles Moves into New Facility

4Wall Los Angeles has moved into a new 62,000-sq. ft. facility located minutes from the company's previous Los Angeles location.
The move was completed June 1 without any interruption to customer service. ...

Mike Gillis Joins Sales Force at New A.C.T Lighting Canada

A.C.T Lighting is pleased to announce that Mike Gillis has come on board as a salesperson for A.C.T Lighting Canada, the company's new office, which opened in suburban Toronto in May.
"We're excited to have Mike join us," ...

Pharos Restructures Management Team

Following another year of continued growth, Pharos Architectural Controls has restructured its management team with Simon Hicks promoted to technical director and Chris Hunt, previously commercial director, taking the ...

d&b audiotechnik Shows Loudspeaker Range at ABTT

d&b audiotechnik experienced a successful ABTT 2012 at the Truman Brewery. The new venue saw focus fall firmly on the smaller end of the d&b loudspeaker range, including the E4 and E5, while from the installation tailored ...

AES Announces Student Design Competition

Aspiring student engineers from around the globe will vie for the opportunity to jumpstart their careers at the Audio Engineering Society's (AES) 133rd Convention at San Francisco's Moscone Center, Oct. 26-29. A blue-ribbon panel of ...

Theatre in Review: Harvey (Roundabout Theatre Company at Studio 54)

Well, hello there, Harvey; long time, no see. It may not seem like it, but Roundabout has taken a considerable risk in putting on Mary Chase's war horse, which racked up no fewer than 1,775 performances between 1944 ...

Adamson adds Concept Audio, France to Project Energia

France-based rental company, Concept Audio joins the growing list of Adamson's Energia Beta Partners. In addition to their new acquisition, the long-time Adamson partner also carries Y18's, Y10's, T21 Subs, SpekTrix, and M15 ...

Peltrix Aids in Rebirth of Historic Howard Theater with Yamaha Consoles

For decades, The Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. was more than a theatre; it was an institution, a place where performers of color could get a foothold in the profession, where the community could listen to the sounds and power of the ...

Televisa Adopts Shure Axient Wireless in Chapultepec Studios, Mexico

The primary benefit of Shure's new Axient wireless system is its unique ability to detect and avoid interference, making the system a natural fit for live broadcast. Recently, Televisa, the largest television producer in Mexico, ...

D.A.S Audio on Googosh Concert in Germany

Googosh is a star among Persians with good reason: she is feted as an idol and a pioneer of a unique singing style. However, a Googosh live concert is a rare event, and Hamburg, Germany, was lucky enough to recently host one of her rare ...

Britannia Row Productions Rely on Outline for Diamond Jubilee Events in London

A wide range of events marking the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952 took place across the long weekend of June 2-5, 2012. Being only the second time in history that a sovereign has ...

PSNI Affiliates Complete Advanced Project Management Training

Professional Systems Network International (PSNI) wrapped the first Project Management X-Treme course with participation of 19 PSNI affiliate senior-level project managers from nine affiliates. This course is part of an educational ...

Summer NAMM and PLASA Focus Partner to Offer Two Business Events for One Badge in Nashville

Visitors to Nashville this July 12-14, will have access to two simultaneous business events. Summer NAMM and PLASA Focus: Nashville have arranged for attendees to easily gain access to both events with just one badge, and at ...

Show Sage to Exhibit Dataton WATCHOUT at PLASA Focus: Nashville 2012

Show Sage announces that it will be exhibiting at the upcoming PLASA Focus: Nashville 2012, running July 11-12, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, in booth 309. At the core of the exhibit will be the award ...

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Announces First Entertainment Innovation Conference

From September 6 through 8, 2012, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will host North America's first Entertainment Innovation Conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The conference is sponsored ...

Goddard Design Releases Hub5 RDM Splitter with Version 2 Software

Goddard Design Co. announces the release of the Hub5 with Version 2 software. This RDM splitter gives the user plug-and-play ease while providing discoverable, fully configurable functionality via RDM. ...

ABTT Award Goes to d&b audiotechnik

At ABTT last week in East London, d&b audiotechnik was awarded the "Sound Product of the Year" award for the new V-Series line array.
Development was led by Matthias Christner and Werner 'Vier' Bayer. The R&D ...

Bob Blucher Returns to InterAmerica Stage

Bob Blucher, has rejoined InterAmerica Stage as their newest project manager. Blucher specializes in project designs, installations, and management. He worked with IAStage from 2001 thru 2003 on the project Mickey's ...

Vectorworks Cloud Services Now Offers Five Times Greater Storage Capacity

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announces that Vectorworks Cloud Services now offers users 5GB of storage capacity. This increase, up from 1GB, will allow users of Vectorworks software the convenience of accessing five times more files ...

coolux Receives Award at infoComm

At InfoComm 2012, coolux was awarded the Rental and Staging Systems InfoComm New Product Award in the "Best Show Control Product" category for Pandoras Box Version 5 QUAD server.
In addition, during the show, coolux presented ...

Mark Engebretson Joins VUE Audiotechnik Engineering Team

VUE Audiotechnik announces, Mark Engebretson, has joined the company's San Diego-based engineering leadership group.
In his role at VUE Audiotechnik, Engebretson will work as an engineering consultant, overseeing ...

Middle Atlantic Unveils Patent-Pending Series Surge Protection

Middle Atlantic Products introduces Series Protection, the fastest responding series-type surge suppression available in the industry. This patent-pending technology provides instantaneous protection of AV systems from damaging ...

Green Hippo on Eurovision 2012

Battling it out for Europe's highest vote, Green Hippo's Hippotizers were at the core in pulling off a spectacular show at the Eurovision 2012 song contest held in May.
Eurovision, known for its epic, weird, and ...

Community Professional Launches ENTASYS 200 Column Line Array Loudspeaker

Community's new ENTASYS 200 redefines performance for small format column line array loudspeakers by utilizing a two-way design, complex frequency shaded LF crossover networks, and the proprietary "ENTASYS" convex-curve HF to ...

Upstage Video Provides The Mann Center with Lighthouse VideoBlades SkyRoll

Upstage Video has teamed with LED video screen manufacturer Lighthouse to provide VideoBlades SkyRoll to The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
VideoBlades is a revolutionary large-scale ...

Theatre in Review: 3C (Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre)

What if there was a revisionist version of Three's Company, in which Jack, the John Ritter character, was a tormented, closeted gay; Chrissy (Suzanne Somers to you) was promiscuous, thanks to a history of sexual abuse; and Janet (Joy ...

Administration Fee Waived for Organizations Offering ETCP Paper and Pencil Exams in the Month of September

In order to keep the ETCP examinations fresh and current, the Subject Matter Experts have written new questions for the Theatre Rigging examination. ETCP is set to launch these questions September 1, 2012. To gather the ...

Yamaha Training Sessions Planned for New York and Philadelphia

Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars (YCATS) will make stops in New York City, June 26, and Philadelphia, July 17-19.
Dale Pro Audio will host training sessions on the new Yamaha CL5 digital console on June 26. ...

Coemar and LightConverse Write Compatibility Agreement

Coemar and LightConverse have reached an agreement in support of their distribution networks and customers who decide to use a combination of the two companies' products. The two companies guarantee the full compatibility of ...

ABTT 2012 Theatre Show: "We Moved It and Bettered It"

A record attendance was posted for the 34th ABTT Theatre Show, held June 13-14, on its move to the Old Truman Brewery venue in East London.
Over the two days of the event nearly 2,000 visited the show -- up five percent on 2011 ...

Lightware Introduces Double-Slot Input and Output Boards for Modular Matrix Frames

Lightware U.S.A., the US distributor for Budapest-based Lightware Visual Engineering, announces the introduction of double-slot, twisted pair MXD-HDMI-TP-IB and MXD-HDMI-TP-OB boards for Lightware's modular matrix frames. ...

CADAC Showcases CDC Eight and CDC Four at InfoComm

CADAC made its first appearance at InfoComm this year, proclaiming the event a major success. In line with its planned expansion across all sectors of the professional sound industry, with its new product lines, principally ...

Symetrix Offers Free SymNet Composer Online Training Worth Four InfoComm Certification RU Credits

Packed with new features, Symetrix SymNet Edge DSP was designed to meet the requirements of the bulk of commercial sound installations. SymNet Composer software manages all aspects of the Edge hardware including audio, control, and ...

Dirty Rigger Launches the New SRT Glove

The new SRT Rigger Glove from Dirty Rigger has been launched. The new gloves offer exceptional grip and outstanding protection with ultimate dexterity, according to the company. The SRT rigger glove boasts silicone embossing on key ...

Theatre in Review: Medieval Play (Signature Theatre)

It may be an early candidate for worst play of the season, but Medieval Play has one of the best openings in town. A lush red velvet curtain -- part of Walt Spangler's expansive and devilishly clever set design -- ...

Allen & Heath Appoints New Xone Distributor in Australia

Allen & Heath has appointed a new Xone distributor in Australia. The range of Xone DJ mixers, DJ controllers, and DJ headphones will be exclusively distributed by the Hills SVL Group.
With eight offices and warehousing ...

Philips Selecon and Strand Lighting Join Forces at the New Soweto Theatre in South Africa

The newly built Soweto Theatre, designed by Afritects, is the first professional performing arts venue developed in a former township. Since opening it has been grabbing headlines worldwide for its eye-catching, colorful exterior. ...

XL Events Helps Color L'Oréal Professional Trophy

XL Events helped celebrate hairdressing talent in the UK, supplying LED screens and scenic video, an HD PPU, Catalyst playback, and four HD cameras for the 2012 L'Oréal Professional Colour Trophy Grand Final. ...

Prime Minister Visits LumenRadio to Discuss the Future

Two weeks ago, LumenRadio was honored with a visit from the Swedish Ministers in The Commission on the Future of Sweden (Framtidskommissionen). Sweden's Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt; Minister for Education and Science, ...

Theatre in Review: As You Like It (Delacorte Theatre)

Rosalind, meet Lily Rabe; Lily Rabe, meet Rosalind. Then again, introductions are hardly necessary. Ever since she stepped onto the Delacorte stage in The Merchant of Venice two summers ago, it's been clear that she was fated ...

PLASA Issues Statement on Radiohead Stage Collapse

PLASA extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Scott Johnson and our fervent hopes for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the stage collapse in Toronto over the weekend.
It has been the mission of PLASA's ...

LSC to Show New Clarity Console Range at PLASA Focus: Nashville

LSC Lighting Systems will launch their new console range, the Clarity LX-Series, at the new PLASA Focus show in Nashville, Tennessee, July 11-12, at the Municipal Auditorium.
The new console range consisting of three models ...

Clearwing Productions Arizona Office Adds New ETC Dealership

Clearwing Productions Arizona announces they are now ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) dealers. This strategic partnership will give Clearwing the ability to better support their clients with a large stock of ETC products, ...

Yamaha Audioversity Expo Heads to Atlanta

The third annual Yamaha Audioversity Expo will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on August 1-2, 2012 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The specialized event is catered toward audio professionals and all those interested in gaining in-depth ...

Audinate Adds Attero Tech as Authorized System Implementer

Attero Tech, an AV networking specialist, and Audinate, the inventors of the Dante media networking solution, announces that Attero Tech is now an official Audinate authorized implementer for Dante technology. ...

Peavey Commercial Audio Unveils Video Scaling and Control for MediaMatrix

Peavey Commercial Audio announces it has once again expanded the capabilities of MediaMatrix, a flexible and scalable networkable digital audio system. For the first time, systems integrators will be able to extend video switching ...

Theatre in Review: This is Fiction (InViolet Repertory Theater Company at the Cherry Lane Theatre)

At the beginning of This is Fiction, Amy, the heroine, is learning that attaining one's dream can be a nightmare. A writer who has spent years grinding out magazine articles on such searching, world-changing topics as "How ...

Audix Microphones Appoints Symco Inc. as its Mid-Atlantic Representative

Effective immediately, Audix Corporation a manufacturer of dynamic and condenser microphones, wireless systems, and powered speakers for the live sound, installation, and recording markets, has appointed Symco Inc. as its ...

L-ACOUSTICS Adds D8 as Rental Network Agent in Malaysia

Malaysian rental company Digital Aid, more popularly known as D8, has become an L-ACOUSTICS rental network agent with the purchase of a KUDO WST line source system with SB28 subwoofers from local distributor Sennheiser ...

D.A.S. Helps Renovate Barcelona's Historic Club Astoria

Barcelona's upscale Eixample neighborhood is home to the spectacular Club Astoria. A stone's throw from famous thoroughfares Paseo de Gracia and Avenida Diagonal, this is the perfect spot to enjoy dinner or drinks with friends in an ...

Hills Sound, Vision & Lighting Group Distributes projectiondesign for Australia and New Zealand

The latest step in projectiondesign's global growth strategy is the appointment of Hills Sound, Vision & Lighting Group as a new distribution partner for Australia and New Zealand.
The appointment means that ...

Michael Yeargan Appointed to Positions at Yale School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre

Yale School of Drama has appointed Michael Yeargan as co-chair of the Design Department, alongside current co-chair Stephen Strawbridge, effective July 1. He will succeed Donald M. Oenslager professor Ming Cho Lee

Jonathan Speirs, Architectural Lighting Pioneer, Passed Away

Jonathan Speirs, the internationally renowned architect and pioneer of architectural lighting design, has passed away, after a long battle with cancer. He was 54.
Speirs' career as an architectural lighting designer spanned almost ...

MIDAS Launches PRO1 Digital Console

MIDAS has launched the latest addition to its PRO series of digital consoles, the Midas PRO1 live audio system, at InfoComm. The Pro1 breaks new ground for Midas digital consoles in several areas. Featuring an all-new, lightweight ...

Philips Selecon Launches LED Fresnel at ABTT

Following the successful launch of the PLCyc1 LED and the LED Studio Panel at Frankfurt's Prolight + Sound earlier this year, the team at Philips Selecon headed to London's ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Show with ...

Dream Theater Lit with Clay Paky HPE1500s and Sharpys

American progressive metal band Dream Theater has used Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1500s and Clay Paky Sharpys, supplied by Singapore's Showtec Communication Pte, to deliver a dramatic light show at the iconic 1,700-seat Kallang ...

Shure Wireless Mics and Monitors on Vive Latino Music Festival in Mexico City

Vive Latino is Mexico's biggest music festival. It is a three-day event that usually features 100 bands on multiple stages at Foro Sol, a large stadium in Mexico City. This year's festival lineup included a wide range of talent, including ...

LumenRadio in stunning 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards

LumenRadio's CRMX lighting control products were recently used in the truly spectacular 18th South African Music Awards (SAMAs) held at the Sun City Superbowl Arena in front of a huge enthusiastic crowd and broadcast live on ...

Pharos Controls a New Landmark in Vancouver

Home to Canadian Football League team BC Lions and Major League Soccer team Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Vancouver's BC Place stadium is a premier venue. It has hosted appearances from such iconic figures Pope John Paul II, Madonna, Michael ...

SGM X-5 Strobes Give Legendary Hacienda an Anniversary Celebration

One of the pivotal moments in clubbing history was the party held recently to celebrate legendary British venue, the Hacienda's 30th anniversary.
Although the club has been closed since 1997, a memorable rave was organized by former New ...

BYU-Idaho Center Sound System Delivers a Full, Rich Sound Through Bag End Subwoofers

When the Brigham Young University - Idaho Center was opened, it made the school home to one of the largest production theatres in North America built for the primary purpose of supporting weekly student devotional services. The theatre ...

Danley Loudspeakers at Pleasant Hill Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Blessed with the burden of a burgeoning congregation that was filling its small sanctuary beyond capacity, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (PHBC) in Lawrenceville, Georgia raised funds to build a new, 500-seat sanctuary adjacent to its old ...

PSI Supports Titanic Weekend

Irish Lighting rental company Production Services Ireland's (PSI) Belfast and Dublin operations supplied lighting, rigging, and crew to three major events commemorating the centenary of the sinking of the world's most famous cruise ...

Investigation Begins into Radiohead Stage Collapse

The event production community was shocked by another stage collapse tragedy on Saturday, June 16, when a partial roof collapse at Downsview Park, Toronto, Ontario, killed one crew member and injured three others. ...

d&b audiotechnik Displays New Products at Infocomm 2012

With the clatter of the gaming machines finally receding, its time perhaps to reflect on what was at InfoComm 2012. d&b audiotechnik displayed new products from their Black range, fresh members to the E-Series and the first showing ...

Altinex Announces Muse Power, HDMI, and IR Distribution System

At this year's InfoComm show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Altinex, a manufacturer of signal management solutions, introduced Muse, a system for distributing power, HDMI, and IR control signals in AV systems. This new, disruptive technology ...

Allen Products Debuted Updated Ceiling and Wall Mounts at InfoComm 2012

Allen Products, a division of Adaptive Technologies Group and a supplier of universal fit standard and OEM loudspeaker mounts, highlighted several updated ceiling and wall mounts at InfoComm 2012, including its Steerables Wall Mount ...

Outline Showcased New Subwoofer Speakers at InfoComm 2012

Outline, the makers of speaker systems for touring, installation, and studio applications, showcased the new GTO-SUB, DBS 18-2 iMode, DBS 18-2, and EIDOS 108 S subwoofer loud speakers at InfoComm 2012. These systems offer low ...

Clear-Com Highlights CC-300 and CC-400 Headsets at InfoCommn 2012

Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, highlighted the latest additions to its line of professional headsets, the CC-300 and CC-400 at InfoComm 2012. The CC-300 and CC-400 offer extra comfort, better ...

Harman's dbx Offers Software Update for Its DriveRack PA+ Loudspeaker Management System

Harman's dbx has announced that it is offering its software version 1.1 update for its dbx DriveRack PA+ loudspeaker management system. The dbx DriveRack PA+ makes it easy to set up and optimize a portable PA system with its ...

DPA Exhibits d:facto Vocal Mic at InfoComm 2012

DPA Microphones, the manufacturer of reference and headset microphones, featured its handheld d:facto vocal mic at InfoComm 2012.
With the d:facto, DPA has identified what its users love about the reference standard cardioid 4011 ...

ETC Source Four LED wins ABTT award for Lighting Product of the Year

ETC has won an ABTT 2012 Hook Clamp award for the new ETC Source Four LED. The unique trophy for "Lighting Product of the Year" was presented at the ABTT show ceremony on Wednesday, June 13, in London. The honor closely follows some ...

Total Structures Welcomes Don Halchak

Total Structures is pleased to announce the addition of their newest employee, Don (Donnie) Halchak who joined the Ventura, California based truss and structure manufacturer as East Coast sales executive. ...

Sennheiser Appoints Andrew Kornstein as House of Worship Market Development Manager

Audio specialist Sennheiser announces that Andrew Kornstein has been appointed to the position of house of worship market development manager, effective immediately. In his new position, Kornstein will be responsible for ...

PWGSC Renews RMSO with AVW-TELAV, New Agreement to Include Additional Audio Visual Services

AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions announces the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has accepted the company's bid for the Regional Master Standing Offer (RMSO), extending their relationship as the preferred supplier ...

White Light Launches New Website

Entertainment lighting specialist White Light has launched a new website, intended to better reflect the wide range of work the company now undertakes across the entire spectrum of entertainment lighting. ...

Theatre in Review: Uncle Vanya (Soho Rep)

The director Sam Gold has said that his ambition was to create a production of Uncle Vanya that retained the intimacy of a living room reading. To achieve this, he has built a small house inside Soho Rep. Andrew ...

Theatre in Review: Love Goes to Press (Mint Theatre Company)

"They run this lousy war on sex appeal!" So says one of the beleaguered males left blindsided by the heroines of Love Goes to Press. Obeying the write-what-you-know rule, Martha Gellhorn and Virginia Cowles, who ...

ArKaos Appoints A.C. Lighting Inc. as Exclusive Distributor for US and Canada

ArKaos announces the appointment of A.C. Lighting Inc. as exclusive US and Canadian distributor for the ArKaos range of show and lighting media server products. A.C. Lighting Inc. will be showing ArKaos products at InfoComm ...

TRUSST Backed by Chauvet, Launches at InfoComm 2012

TRUSST, a manufacturer specializing in efficient and economical trussing and related components, launches its first line at InfoComm 2012. Part of Chauvet & Sons, Inc., which includes the Chauvet DJ, Chauvet Professional, and ...

K-array Introduces New Redline, Kobra, Python, and KMT Series at InfoComm 2012

Audio specialist Sennheiser, exhibiting at InfoComm 2012 in booth C9736, announces several new product lines from its distributed brand K-array. Manufactured and designed in Italy, K-array loudspeaker solutions offer space ...

High End Systems Now Shipping New TechnoArc Fixture

High End Systems, a Barco company, announces the release of the TechnoArc automated luminaire. First shown earlier this year at the PLASA Focus: Austin trade show, the TechnoArc represents the continuing growth of the company's ...

Shure Adds Lavaliers, Earset to Microflex Line

Shure Incorporated has added new models to its Microflex microphone line. The new models include the MX150 subminiature lavalier microphone and the MX153 subminiature earset microphone. With discreet, low profile designs and ...

Outline Showcases EIDOS 265 LA Compact Line Array Speakers at InfoComm 2012

Outline, the makers of speaker systems for touring, installation, and studio applications, showcases the new EIDOS 265 LA line array speakers at InfoComm 2012 in booth C11549. Designed for small- to medium-sized touring and ...

Harman's dbx Introduces Its PMC Personal Monitor Controller at InfoComm 2012

At InfoComm 2012, Harman's dbx is introducing its PMC Personal Monitor Controller, a remote control located near the performer that lets them easily set up and control their own personal mix of up to 16 channels of audio. The dbx ...

Harman's JBL Professional Introduces AWC82 and AWC129 Compact All-Weather Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2012

At InfoComm 2012, Harman's JBL Professional introduced the AWC Series of compact, all-weather loudspeaker systems for outdoor applications. The wide-range, smooth frequency response and high sensitivity ensure high-fidelity music ...

Harman's AKG Perception Headphones Expand on Perception Microphone Series

With a large selection of microphones, ranging from dynamic models, condensers, and wireless solutions for the stage and recording, Harman's AKG's Perception series provides high-value to artists, producers, and engineers since its ...

ATM Fly-Ware Introduces New Audio Solutions at InfoComm 2012

ATM Fly-Ware, a division of Adaptive Technologies Group and designer of certified, pre-engineered professional loudspeaker-rigging systems for permanent installations and live performances, debuts several new audio-rigging solutions ...

Behringer Anounces EUROCOM Line at InfoComm 2012

Behringer, a manufacturer of professional audio and music equipment, presents its EUROCOM line at InfoComm 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center- Central Hall, in booth C12149, June 13-15. The Eurocom line is a series of state-of ...

Gepco International Introduces TactiFlex Flexible Ruggedized Fiber Optic Cables at InfoComm 2012

Gepco International, exhibiting at InfoComm in booth C10916, a manufacturer of professional audio and video interconnect products, introduced a new line of flexible ruggedized fiber optic cables. Designed for portable applications ...

MUSIC Group Expands Professional and Touring Sound Offerings with Acquisition of Turbosound

MUSIC Group announces the acquisition of professional loudspeaker manufacturer, Turbosound. Based in West Sussex, England, Turbosound has remained at the forefront of loudspeaker technology for more than three decades, and ...

Clear-Com Expands Optocore Partnership with Distribution of BroaMan DiViNe V3-FX-INTERCOM with SDI at InfoComm

Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, has expanded its partnership with Optocore/BroaMan and will now distribute the new BroaMan DiViNe V3R-FX-INTERCOM with SDI. InfoComm 2012 attendees ...

OCA Alliance Completes OCA 1.0 Specification

The OCA Alliance announces the completion of the OCA 1.0 specification, marking a significant milestone in its drive to create a standardized control and monitoring architecture for professional AV networks. ...

Shure Partners with Audinate for ULX-D Digital Wireless Receivers

Shure Incorporated and Audinate, Inc. have announced a licensing agreement for Audinate's Dante digital audio networking technology. Dante networking enables multiple channels of audio to be distributed to a variety of ...

Harman Introduces HiQnet Audio Architect Configuration and Control Software for Installed Sound Applications

At InfoComm 2012, Harman Professional introduced HiQnet Audio Architect configuration and control software, marking a new era in the Harman HiQnet platform. HiQnet Audio Architect is a comprehensive audio networking solution for ...

C4dio Digital I/O Card Added to Module Options for New Avion AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O/ System

Aviom, the developer of audio transport protocol, A-Net, will be introducing the C4dio Digital I/O Card for the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System at InfoComm 2012 in booth 10146, Hall C. In addition, the company will also be ...

Christie Raises the Bar with New 4K Projector and Series of Brightest 110V Projectors

Christie announces the expansion of its three-chip DLP platform with the introduction of the Christie D4K25, and new 14,000 lumen Christie M Series models. The new projectors target a variety of applications that require high ...

Zeehi's CueCast Technology Allows User File Conversion Between Mixing Console Platforms

Danny Abelson, co-founder of Zeehi, an entertainment technology company dedicated to developing solutions to improve the workflow of global entertainment production professionals, announces the beta release of the CueCast ...

DPA Upgrades Popular 4099 Instrument Mic Series to d:vote at InfoComm 2012

DPA Microphones, a manufacturer of high-level reference and headset microphones, is presenting its d:vote range of instrument microphones at InfoComm 2012 in booth C9850. DPA's d:vote is ideal for live performance settings requiring ...

Meyer Sound Promotes Antonio Zacarias to VP of Worldwide Sales

Meyer Sound has named Antonio Zacarias vice president of worldwide sales, a newly created position to supervise the company's growing sales activities and support the international and regional sales managers in servicing ...

Community Promotes Rich Bellando to Head Up Strategic Development

Community Professional Loudspeakers has appointed Rich Bellando to the position of strategic development manager.
Bellando has been with Community since 2005, when he joined the company as an inside sales associate. He ...

Theatre in Review: Tiny Dynamite (59E59)

Somehow, one feels Abi Morgan must have viewed Francois Truffaut's Jules et Jim several times before writing Tiny Dynamite, a story of friendship, triangular romance, and suicide. In any case, an air of romantic ...

Robe Lighting at InfoComm 2012

Robe Lighting will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2012, the "most energizing audiovisual gathering in the world" staged in Las Vegas, June 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in booth C12402. ...

Harman's JBL Professional Unveils CBT 200LA-1 Constant Directivity Column Loudspeaker

At InfoComm 2012, Harman's JBL Professional is introducing the CBT 200LA-1, the newest and tallest model in the popular CBT series of constant directivity column loudspeakers. At 200cm (6.6') tall, this array of 32 drivers (each ...

BSS Audio Broadens Network Interoperability, Adds Dante BLU-806 and BLU-326 Processors to Soundweb London

In a move to broaden network interoperability of its Soundweb London audio networking and processing platform and provide integrators with more comprehensive choices, Harman's BSS Audio adds Audinate Dante enabled processors to a ...

Christie Introduces Six New 3LCD Projectors Across Two Platforms at InfoComm

Christie is introducing six new 3LCD projectors across two platforms at InfoComm 2012. The Christie LW401, Christie LW551i, Christie LWU421, and Christie LWU501i feature wide screen capabilities and provide from 4,000 to 5 ...

Barco Releases 'Light-on-Demand' Projectors for Rental and Staging

Barco, a manufacturer of projection technology, adds three high-definition three-chip DLP projectors to its rental portfolio. The new HDF-W22 offers 22,000 lumens light output, the HDF-W26 clocks in at 26,000 lumens, and the HDQ ...

dBTechnologies USA Virtual Launch

dBTechnologies has launched a brand new website specifically targeting its American customers. Taking its lead from the main site, and linking through to the comprehensive product information already available, the design features a ...

Hitachi Introduces CP-AW2519N Ultra-Short-Throw Interactive Projector

At InfoComm 2012, Hitachi America, Ltd., digital media division, business solutions group introduced the CP-AW2519N Interactive Projector, featuring Hitachi's proprietary StarBoard software, which works on Mac and PC platforms. The ...

Gepco International Debuts RunONE Powered Cables at InfoComm 2012

Gepco International, a manufacturer of professional audio and video interconnect products, introduces a new line of powered cables at InfoComm 2012 in booth C10916, June 13-15. The Gepco brand RunONE powered cables combine ...

Community Appoints Rod Falconer as Director of Technical Training and Education

Community Professional loudspeakers announces the appointment of Rod Falconer to the position of director of technical training and education. An industry veteran with nearly 30 years' experience, Falconer first joined ...

SurgeX Launches the Cervella Remote Monitoring and Diagnostic System

SurgeX, a manufacturer of surge elimination and energy intelligence, announces the availability of Cervella, the newest addition to a line of IP-addressable energy intelligent and power management solutions designed to securely ...

NSCA and rAVe Publications Launch AVmba.com

NSCA and rAVe publications announce the creation of a new online resource (see URL below) hosting NSCA's executive director, Chuck Wilson's popular blogs, questions of the week, videos, and other industry resources. ...

AVocation Systems Introduces 8×8 HDMI Matrix with Audio

AVocation Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of professional grade audio/video distribution products, announces the Mountain series 8×8 HDMI Matrix with analog and digital audio (HX-0808HA). The HX-0808HA is the first ...

Theatre in Review: Rapture, Blister, Burn (Playwrights Horizons)

"That's a wonderful toast! Biting yet generous," says one of the characters in Rapture, Blister, Burn, as martinis are hoisted. It's also a pretty accurate description of Gina Gionfriddo's approach to her characters. ...

Clay Paky New Products at PLASA Focus: Nashville 2012

Among the new Clay Paky products making their international debut at PLASA Focus: Nashville, July 11-12, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, is the new A.LEDA LED moving head range. The line consists of three ...

Jam Industries Co-Chairman, Eddy Shenker Passes Away

Jam Industries Ltd. announces the passing of Eddy Shenker, co-chairman and partner in the company since 1974. Shenker died on Monday, June 11, 2012, after a short battle with cancer.
After graduating from Concordia ...

Clear-Com HelixNet Partyline at InfoComm 2012 and Now Shipping

Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, announces at InfoComm 2012, exhibiting in booth C10345, that its HelixNet Partyline intercom system is available and shipping. HelixNet Partyline, the ...

Alcons Audio Celebrates Milestones at InfoComm 2012

Dutch loudspeaker manufacturer Alcons Audio is celebrating a number of milestones at the 2012 InfoComm show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The year 2012 marks the ten-year anniversary of the formation of Alcons Audio (in November). In ...

Barco Releases New Series of Switchers for Rental and Staging Applications at InfoComm

Barco, a manufacturer of image processing technology, is further expanding its image processing portfolio with a series of digital and multi-format switchers. The brand-new PDS series -- which includes three models: PDS-701, PDS-901 ...

Symetrix Founder Dane Butcher Hands CEO Role to Paul Roberts, Assumes Role of Chairman

Symetrix announces that Dane Butcher has taken on the role of chairman after holding the position of CEO since he founded the company in 1976. Paul Roberts, veteran VP of sales and marketing with Symetrix, steps in as ...

Smart Energy Management Highlights SurgeX InfoComm Training Offered

SurgeX announces multiple training sessions for InfoComm 2012, running June 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of their commitment to promoting intelligent energy management, SurgeX will host hourly trainings in InfoComm ...

DPA Microphones Celebrates 20 Years in the Pro Audio Industry

DPA Microphones, exhibiting at InfoComm 2012 in booth C9850, is commemorating 20 years of developing high-quality microphones for the pro audio industry. Founded in 1992 by Morten Stove and Ole Brosted Sorensen, ...

NSCA Recognizes Industry Movers & Shakers

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) has announced the names of the 2012 Movers & Shakers Award -- an award which recognizes individuals who have had a significant influence on the industry during the past year. The ...

High End Systems Adds Musical Colors to Tangerine Dream's 2012 Tour

High End Systems, a Barco company, products play an instrumental role in Tangerine Dream's spring/summer Electric Mandarine tour 2012. The German electronic music group, founded in 1967, has become internationally known not ...

Hannon Theatre Company in Los Angeles Dramatically Improves Sound with KIVA

Hannon Theatre Company (HTC) at Loyola High School, the oldest secondary school in Southern California, has long been recognized for pushing its students to stage theatrical productions that are nothing short of professional-grade. ...

Old School Square Upgrades Amphitheater with Turbosound and iLive

With four venues in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, Old School Square Cultural Arts Center is a unique public/private partnership. The complex, listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, includes a museum, a theatre, a ...

Over 300 Robe LEDWashes for BMW at Geneva Motor Show

Over 300 Robe ROBIN 600 LEDWash and PureWhite moving lights were specified by lighting designer Peter Heilig of SfS Project Aschaffenburg to light a special pavilion area showcasing the new BMW 6 series Gran Coupe on ...

Tony Award Winners Announced

The Tony Awards, which honor achievement in the Broadway theatre, which given out last night.
In the scenic design categories Bob Crowley won for the musical Once and Donyale Werle won for the play Peter ...

Mega Systems, Inc. Offers New XLED 336 by PR Lighting

US distributor of PR Lighting, Mega Systems, Inc., announces they will offer the new XLED 336.
The XLED 336 is an ultra compact, automated wash light with an incredibly bright eight-degree beam. With the use of the included ...

Movek to Unveil myMix Control Software and Interface at InfoComm 2012

Movek will launch myMix Control, a web-browser based software tool for audio network control of myMix systems at InfoComm 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, running June 13-15. Movek is exhibiting in booth C12332. ...

Kramer Appoints Max Kopsho as Director of Group Sales and Consultant Relations

Kramer Electronics USA, Inc. announces Max Kopsho has been appointed to the position of director of group sales and consultant relations. In this role, Kopsho will be responsible for providing product, technology, and ...

Triple E to Launch Newly Refined Curtain Runner at ABTT Show 2012

Engineering company Triple E will launch its redesigned and refined TRA06 theatre curtain runner at the ABTT 2012 show, running June 13-14, in East London. Triple E will be exhibiting in stand 27. ...

Theatre in Review: Once on This Island (Paper Mill Playhouse)

If you're a fan -- as I am -- of the scores of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this is something of an event -- a chance to revisit, after two decades, their most successful show after Ragtime. But the real news here ...

Theatre in Review: Escape (Creation Production Company at La MaMa)

Everybody in Susan Mosakowski's comic triptych is in need of, well, escape. There's Harry Houdini III, grandson of you-know-who, who works hard at getting out of a straitjacket, a set of chains, a giant milk can, and a coffin, with ...

Sound Works Productions Supports Northwestern's PhilFest with Yamaha

Big Daddy Love and Paper Thick Walls performed at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, for the 2012 PhilFest held in mid-May. The annual bluegrass concert, co-sponsored by A&O Productions and Students for Ecological and ...

Australian Rock Legend Cold Chisel Benefits from Harman's New JBL VerTec V5 Presets

After legendary Australian rock band Cold Chisel rapturously received industry accolades for best-of arena shows of last year, the band recently played at the Festival Hall in Melbourne where sound engineer Greg Rosman utilized the ...

Harman's BSS Audio Processors and Crown Amplifiers Installed in New York's Resorts World Casino

New York now has a new world-class casino: Resorts World, the first entertainment destination of its kind located within the five boroughs. Resorts World boasts more than 2,200 slot machines and assorted electronic table games, numerous ...

Philips Vari-Lite VL440 Spot on Andrew Bird's Break It Yourself Tour

As musician and lyricist Andrew Bird prepared to launch the Break it Yourself tour in support of his latest album, lighting designer Ryan Patrick Murphy was behind the scenes looking to create a new look for the show. To do ...