WORLD -Jonas Brothers FOH engineer Adam Robinson and systems engineer Cameron Manes credited DirectOut’s PRODIGY.MP for enhancing the audio system and redundancy requirements for the band’s performances around the world.
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Whirlwind is now offering its legendary MINI Drop Snakes in a choice of ten colors. Made road-tough in the USA, the 6-, 8- and 12- connector versions are equipped with metal Whirlwind XLRs and SnakeSkin fanouts and are ideal for managing mic inputs on stage or in the studio, while their low-profile design makes them especially suited for downstage mic inputs where space is premium.
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BRIDGEVIEW, IL – The North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) has become an annual tradition bringing EDM music to the Chicago area in late summer. For the 2024 event, which drew 90,000 over three days, Technotrix provided L-Acoustics systems for multiple performance areas in and around SeatGeek Stadium.
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LITITZ, PA – On New Year’s Day, Houston, TX-based LD Systems celebrated a 50-year milestone and also a new chapter going forward, with the company’s acquisition by Clair Global. Clair Global CEO Troy Clair and Rob McKinley, co-founder and GM of LD Systems, both welcomed the move.
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ANAHEIM, CA – The NAMM Show returns to the Anaheim Convention Center Jan. 21-25, 2025, with the show floor open from Jan. 23-25. There will be a lot to see – and hear – of course, so we’ve assembled this guide of dozens of not-to-be-missed new products and technologies debuting at the show. Check it out!
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For the past decade, Noble Audio has established a strong reputation in the high-end audio industry. Their passion for hand-crafting quality IEMs has forged an enviable name in the universal and custom in-ear monitor market and now debuts the affordable new Knight universal-fit model.
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IBIZA – Top DJ David Guetta has been turning to K-array as an audio solution, having been impressed with the brand after the gear was chosen for a party for his son. K-array products have also since served as an integral part of his weekly residency at Ibiza’s Ushuaïa nightclub.
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HOUSTON – As far as halftime shows go, the Christmas day matchup between the Texans and Ravens at Houston’s NRG Stadium wasn’t Beyoncé’s first rodeo. But it gave the halftime star of Super Bowl XLVII (2013) the first chance to perform songs from her ‘Cowboy Carter’ album on a live stage in her hometown. Clair Global’s ATK provided a massive JBL rig for the show.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in a tremendous show of support for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, some of the biggest names in music came together for the sold-out ‘Concert for Carolina,’ raising over $24.5 million for relief efforts in western North Carolina. SES provided an Outline GTO system on short notice for the packed benefit concert.
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WORLD – FRONT of HOUSE’s Showtime feature in January looks at ten of the biggest tours of 2024. Our list is based mostly on the year-end charts from Billboard and Pollstar, but also factors in total audience attendance. Here’s a review of the mega-treks of 2024, with links to additional details on the sound companies, crew and gear supporting these shows.
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Earlier this year, Twenty One Pilots played five secret club dates in Berlin, London, Mexico City, New York and their hometown of Columbus, OH, in anticipation of their album release and worldwide arena tour. Sound engineers Cliff Skinner (monitors) and Kenny Sellars (FOH) chat about the challenge.
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TOKYO – Opened in 1997, Sumida Triphony Hall is home to the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and hosts performances ranging from traditional Rakugo storytelling to jazz concerts. A recent upgrade included an L-Acoustics Kara II system.
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