VIENNA, Austria – AKG donated nearly 100 wireless microphone systems and handheld microphones in support of the 2010 Life Ball, held in Vienna, Austria. The event is held annually to help raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
AKG has provided the equipment supporting the Life Ball's various concerts, speeches discussions and banquets for 10 consecutive years. This year's microphone donation included numerous frequency-agile DMS 700s, WMS 4500s,IVM 4 in-ear monitoring systems and handheld microphones including D7s, D5s, C414s and D40s.
AKG equipment was used in every presentation and on every stage throughout the entire night, providing clear and uninterrupted audio for celebrities.
"The motto of this year's Life Ball was ‘sow the seeds of solidarity,' and that is exactly what we wanted to do with the donation of these microphones," said Alfred Reinprecht, marketing manager, AKG. "Social responsibility is one of the mainstays of our corporate philosophy. Supporting the Life Ball has become a moral obligation for us and we are truly honored and humbled to be a part of it all."
Some of the attendees at this year's event, which ultimately raised $1.9 million for the cause, included actress Whoopi Goldberg, fashion designer Calvin Klein and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. There were presentations focusing on the fight against and prevention of HIV/AIDS throughout the night.
"This year's Life Ball broke all of the previous records for attendees and for donations," added Reinprecht. "As a direct result of the donations made and money raised, those who are infected will have more opportunity for treatment and lives will be saved. For AKG to be a part of that on any level is tremendously rewarding."
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