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Phish Keeps it Fresh in Las Vegas’ Sphere

LAS VEGAS – When it was announced that Phish would be the first live act to follow U2 to Sphere in Las Vegas, many wondered how the band’s improvisational style would square with a venue that seems better suited to live concerts with a consistent setlist. But the four unique shows that ran from April 18-21 proved that, in the right hands, Sphere concerts can be wildly elaborate productions that are both free-form and tightly in synch with the music.

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Water for Elephants Makes a Big Splash on Broadway with PRG Support

Water for Elephants Makes a Big Splash on Broadway with PRG Support

NEW YORK – ‘Water for Elephants’ opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last month to glowing reviews. PRG worked with sound designer Walter Trarbach and sound effects specialist Angela Baughman to enhance the elaborate production design with the bustling energy of a circus, locomotives, puppetry, and of course, the voices of the performers.

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Live Audio Product Hits of NAB 2024

LAS VEGAS – The big NAB Show (nabshow.com) kicked off its 101st year from April 13-17, 2024, where 65,000 registered attendees from 162 countries checked out the latest in tech innovations for the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. Much of that attention is on visual media systems, but we uncovered some interesting new products for sound reinforcement users among the 1,300 exhibitors on the show floor.

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Video of the Week: Will Lectrosonics New DSSM Transmitter Work Underwater?

Video of the Week: Will Lectrosonics’ New DSSM Transmitter Work Underwater?

Known for its high-quality professional wireless audio systems, Lectrosonics has unveiled its new IP57-rated DSSM miniature, water-resistant digital wireless microphone bodypack transmitter, offered in A1B1 (470-614 MHz), B1C1 (537-691 MHz), and 941 (941-960 MHz) frequencies. Sweat and a few raindrops are one thing, but can the DSSM stand up to being immersed a meter underwater for 30 minutes? Karl Winkler puts the new unit to the ultimate test!

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