Tradeshows are Back!
FOH editor George Petersen cites the recent ISE exhibition in Barcelona, Spain as a case in point.
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Meeting Super Bowl LVII’s High-Flying Challenges
The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show starring Rihanna was a high-flying spectacle during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. The crew from ATK Audiotek/Clair Global needed to overcome challenges for sound reinforcement and wireless performance.
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The Grammy Awards Gala Pays Homage to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
The 65th Grammy Awards took place Feb. 5 at Crypto.com Arena, and once again ATK Audiotek, now backed by Clair Global, served as the gala’s sound reinforcement vendor.
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Product Hits of ISE 2023
A total of 1,052 exhibitors and a record-setting 58,107 attendees returned to Barcelona for the 2023 Integrated Systems Europe show. We report on the hottest new gear for live audio pros.
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Santana ‘Blessings and Miracles’ Tour 2023
More than 50 years after rising to fame during the Summer of Love, this master of rock, Latin, jazz and R&B continues to sell out venues worldwide. Engineers Kevin Madigan (FOH) and Brian Montgomery (monitors) talk about capturing the energy of this nine-piece band.
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Mixing ‘Weekends with Adele:’ The Hottest Ticket in Vegas
The first concert residency by this popular British singer, this five-month series of shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas wraps up later this month. We chat with the audio crew about this successful engagement.
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Inside Some Recent Theater/Performing Arts Center Projects
Audiences have returned and the market for live theaters and performing arts centers continues to expand. We check out some recent audio upgrade and build projects.
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MGM Music Hall at Fenway
An inside look at the state-of-the-art acoustical design and audio integration behind Boston’s newest live venue, located next to the historic Fenway Park baseball stadium.
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Audio Innovator Marty Garcia
The recipient of this year’s Audio Innovator Parnelli Award developed his concept for Ear Monitors™ in 1985, and went on to build the first commercially available IEMs. We chat with Marty about the early days of Future Sonics and the sonic revolution he created.
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Rental Management Software: Is Your Company Ready?
Keeping track of your company’s equipment inventory and knowing “what’s where” can be a big part of operating a successful rental company. We present some software solutions suited for the live audio industry.
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Mid-Sized Digital Consoles
Some mixers may not have enough faders/controls for fast-paced work; others might be too large in many applications. We spotlight some mid-sized models that are “just right.”
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Lewitt Audio MTP W950 Handheld Condenser Microphone
We test drive this new handheld model that brings studio condenser performance to the live stage, with excellent off-axis rejection and feedback control, along with a few hidden features under the hood.
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