CHICAGO – Realizing early on that this year’s “Christmas at DePaul” holiday celebration would not be an in-person event, the university’s staff prepared a pre-recorded alternative, relying on DPA Microphones to capture the talents of its students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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HERNDON, VA – Genesis Technology worked on an audio upgrade for Open Door Church that included replacing a 2005-era digital console. The upgrade includes a dLive S7000 at FOH and five ME-1 40-source personal mixers distributed across the stage and managed by a ME-U 10-port PoE Monitor Hub.
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APOPKA, FL – The new Pinka Expressive Arts Space hosts all-ages art, music, and theater classes during the day, then switches gears to become a live performance venue and bar at night. The venue has a new S21 digital mixing desk from DiGiCo. Pictured here, Wendell Rivera Diaz uses it to mix a performance by Scotty Long.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – ESI Production Services installed an L-Acoustics Kara system in the Floridian Social Club as part of a $1 million-plus renovation. The historic venue, which features an 800-seat main theater, is ready to host a variety of live events as soon as restrictions on gatherings ease.
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Lawo has unveiled two bright new stars in the Lawo mixing universe: the Phase II of its powerful A__UHD Core audio engine, and the next generation of Lawo’s most compact, feature-filled all-in-one digital mixers: the mc²36 Mk II audio production console.
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MODESTO, CA – The House in Modesto, CA has been getting ready to welcome back worshippers once the Covid-19 pandemic gets under control by upgrading the sound system in its 1,800-capacity auditorium with a new Adamson P.A. system. Jason Rightnour, Audio Director at The House, worked with Clark Productions on the upgrade.
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NASHVILLE – The Live Events Lift Up Festival (LEVL Up Fest) is set to stream live from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Dec. 16… Read More »LEVL Up Fest Streams Live from Nashville Dec. 16
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WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Senate heard testimony from the live event entertainment industry on Dec. 15, prior to the Dec. 20 agreement by Congress on a $900 billion rescue package to assist small businesses, the unemployed and others. Pictured here discussing the impact of the Covid shutdowns on artists, venues and supporting industries such as lighting, sound and transportation is Bandit Lites founder and chair Michael T. Strickland.
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NASHVILLE – Christian country rocker Zach Williams had to cut his solo headlining tour short this year when Covid-19 hit hard, but went out on the road again later, joining Big Daddy Weave on the socially distanced “Drive-In Theater Tour.” Williams’ FOH and monitor engineers provided DPA d:facto and 2028 Vocal Microphones for the performances.
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CARLSBAD, CA – Registration for NAMM’s digital event, Believe in Music Week, is now open. Highlights include the Marketplace, with hundreds of brands showcasing their latest products, along with more than 100 virtual educational sessions and a special track devoted to Entertainment Technology, with sessions and interviews to empower touring and live event professionals.
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LAS VEGAS – Since our 20th annual Parnelli Awards gala has been postponed to January 2022, FRONT of HOUSE and PLSN magazines will be presenting a 20-year Parnelli retrospective with our printed issues next month. This month, we’ve been sharing a few glimpses of what’s made this unique awards program so special. We started with the very first Parnelli honoree Brian Croft. Now we’re jumping forward to 2010, when Brooks & Dunn came to town to honor Randy “Baja” Fletcher.
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ANCASTER, ON – For Big Wreck’s drive-in concert at Canada’s Ancaster Fairgrounds this year, Soundbox provided an Adamson CS-Series system. And as evidence that most people prefer audio delivered over an actual P.A. vs. FM radio at these kinds of concerts, about nine out of every 10 cars had their windows rolled down.
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