Waves Audio F6 Dynamic EQ Update
Waves Audio announced an updated addition to its F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ real-time frequency spectrum analyzer.
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Roland Professional XS-62S
Roland Professional A/V is now shipping its XS-62S six-channel video switcher and audio mixer.
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Roland Now Shipping V-60HD Multi-Format Video Switcher
Roland Professional A/V is now shipping the V-60HD compact integrated video switcher and audio mixer.
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RCF TTS15-A and TTS18-A MK2
RCF has expanded its low frequency offerings with the introductions of TTS15-A single 15″ and TTS18-A MK2 single 18″ loudspeakers. The TTS15-A’s 15″ woofer is powered by an onboard 1100-watt RMS Class-D amplifier with a frequency response from 40-400 Hz and 134 dB SPL maximum output. The TTS18-A MK2 is an upgrade to the original TTS18-A with new amplifier and transducer technology. This lets RCF increase the power by 40 percent to 1400 watts with frequency response down to 35Hz, and ability to achieve 136 dB max SPL. The transducer is an 18″ hypervented woofer with 4″ voice coil. RCF’s propriety RDNet onboard allows for integration in total system design as well as the ability to remote monitor all components in the cabinet with DSP to incorporate into system audio control functionality. The design of the subwoofer cabinets allow them to be positioned vertically or horizontally, with M20 pole receptacles on both top and side.
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Both Sides Now
Live music rules, but we still need recorded music to be healthy.
Readers of this column know that live music has become the engine of revenue for the music business. Of all the somersaults the industry has gone through in the last two decades, including seeing physical music formats all but disappear (vinyl’s cool but it’s still just a tiny hipster niche), the biggest one of all is how the status of recorded music changed places so completely with live music: the concert ticket that was once viewed as a promotional proposition to sell the LP that the tour was designed to promote has now become the object of desire that the recorded tracks are used to tout.
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Bringing a Studio Mic to the Stage
About 10 years ago, I started exploring Earthworks’ complete microphone product line in greater detail. The live sound industry has long relied on the company’s excellent precision measurement mics, but I was only marginally acquainted with its widely acclaimed series of small diaphragm omnidirectional studio mics. And I was completely uninformed about Earthworks’ products designed the live sound market. At that time, there was an increasing word-of-mouth buzz within the live sound community regarding a new family of Earthworks products suited for live sound applications. I was especially interested in the new drum mics that received great user reviews. This marked the beginning of a relationship with Earthworks that has remained beneficial and strong for the past decade.
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Jerry Harvey Audio Performance Series Universal Fit IEMs
One of the issues facing musicians who use IEMs is the debate over whether to use custom-fit or “generic” fit earpieces. Custom IEMs promise better isolation and increased comfort, but capturing an accurate ear impression is critical to a successful fit.
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Hanging / Choir Microphones
If you think about it, nearly any end-address mic can be used in an overhead hanging application, whether for theater, orchestra or choir sound reinforcement.… Read More »Hanging / Choir Microphones
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Stewart Independent Production
Shannon Stewart and Dan DeVisser joined forces at an early age. Both loved concerts, especially with favorite bands. But more than that, great sound spoke to them. And the source of that sound? Gear.
Now, their company, Stewart Independent Production (SIP) is celebrating more than 25 years as an independent production company. They’ve created experienced, pro concert touring team that designs, builds, manages and supports concerts in Saugatuck, MI, but mostly in areas beyond.
Grand Théâtre de Québec
The Grand Théâtre de Québec is a world-class performing arts complex that is the crowning jewel of downtown Quebec City. Designed by Polish-Canadian architect Victor Prus, the facility was originally proposed to commemorate the Canadian Centennial of 1967, although due to various delays, the venue did not open until January 16, 1971.
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Houses of Worship
There is no doubt that transforming a “typical” house of worship setting into high performance venue is no easy task. Part of this stems from the fact that in reality, there are no “typical” spaces used for such purposes. These can range from storefront conversions to elaborate architectural designs, and acoustical characteristics are rarely part of the original plan.
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Katy Perry – ‘Witness’ the Tour
In early February 2018, Katy Perry was finishing up the North America segment of her Witness: The Tour trek, which kicked off Sept. 19, 2017 at Montreal’s Bell Centre. This marked the completion of the first portion of this nearly year-long, seven-leg world tour, which is slated to wrap up in New Zealand on August 21, 2018. We caught up with the audio team to talk about the tour before they headed off for another 47 dates, which include Brazil, Japan, Germany, the UK and more, ending with six dates in Oceania. Mixing the tour at FOH is Toby Francis; Paul Jump is the FOH systems tech; and Dave Rupsch is handling monitors. Clair Global is the sound company supporting the production.
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