Farewell to a Legend
As we went to press, we heard the sad news that audio innovator / pioneer (and a founding father of concert sound) Bob Heil of Heil Sound had lost his ongoing battle with cancer and passed away Feb. 28 at age 83.
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New Gear, March 2024
New gear from Four Star Wire & Cable/My Star Sound, 1 Sound, Audio-Technica, Clear Tune Monitors, Flex Rental Solutions, Radial Engineering, Telefunken, Waves and Xvive
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Show Report: Product Hits of ISE 2024
Barcelona’s Integrated Systems Europe live sound and contracting expo returns, bigger and better than ever and we pick the hottest new live sound products and technologies from the show.
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The Trilogy Tour: Three is the Charm
Latin crossover stars Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin hit the road for the sold-out ‘Trilogy’ arena trek across North America, and FOH talked with the audio teams backing the artists.
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Inside Some Recent Theater/Performing Arts Center Projects
With audiences returning, the market for live theater and performing arts centers continues to expand. We check out some recent audio upgrade and build projects.
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Bringing 21st Century Tech to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
This historically accurate recreation of London’s famed 16th century venue takes a decidedly modern update with Riedel’s Bolero intercom system.
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‘Days of Wine and Roses, The Musical’
Bryan Reesman chats with award-winning sound designer Kai Harada, who invokes a retro vibe for this new Broadway production at NYC’s Studio 54 theater.
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Powered, 12-inch “Speaker on a Stick” Loudspeakers
We present the familiar S.O.S (speaker on a stick) workhorses of the industry: two-way, pole-mountable powered 12-inch speakers that offer a punch, whether used alone or paired with a subwoofer.
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Earthworks Audio DM6 SeisMic Kick Drum Microphone
Just when we thought we’d heard it all in terms of new bass drum mics, Steve Savanyu puts this new transducer through its paces and comes up with a few surprises. Check it out!
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Turn Down Those Drums!
Keeping stage volume under control is a constant challenge at many performances, and Steve La Cerra looks into some effective percussion solutions that might just help on your next gig.
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Audio for Large Events
With the approaching Easter and Passover seasons, many congregations are planning special events and services. Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, looks at ways of preparing for these expanded worship gatherings.
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Everything Old is New Again
Audio has significantly advanced over the years, so why is feedback still an issue? Our own Baker Lee offers his inimitable insights on the situation…
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