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  • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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    PSW Staff 03/17/10 12:20 PM, 0 Comments
    Audinate announced that it has joined the AVnu Alliance as a Promoter Member. The AVnu Alliance is an industry organization that is dedicated to the advancement of professional quality audio and video networking via the adoption of the emerging IEEE Audio/Video Bridging (AVB) standards. AVB is a developing standard for media networking that employs elements such as IEEE 802.1as Clock Synchronization, IEEE 802.1Qav quality of service, and 802.1Qat traffic shaping, to improve the transport performance of audio and video across… View this post
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  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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    PSW Staff 03/16/10 12:16 PM, 0 Comments
    Lectrosonics has announced the appointment of Bernard Farkus as the company’s new central U.S. representative. With more than 24 years of experience in all aspects of the broadcast and commercial audio-video industry, Farkus’ background makes him an ideal choice for his new position with Lectrosonics. He will eventually be stationed in the greater Dallas area. In his new capacity, Farkus will represent Lectrosonics throughout the central United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming. Among his… View this post
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  • Monday, March 15, 2010
    focusrite novation
    PSW Staff 03/15/10 12:16 PM, 0 Comments
    Focusrite Audio Engineering, the U.K. manufacturer of Focusrite and Novation brands, has announced the formation of Focusrite Novation Inc., which establishes a dedicated American presence for the company.  Industry leader Phil Wagner, who held a similar position as President of Solid State Logic, will head the new company. Phil Dudderidge, Focusrite Managing Director, states, “We want to increase the recognition of and support for the Focusrite and Novation brands in the vital U.S. market. Creating Focusrite Novation Inc. enables us… View this post
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  • Friday, March 12, 2010
    charlie wicks pro co
    PSW Staff 03/12/10 05:02 PM, 0 Comments
    Charlie Wicks, founder, owner and CEO of Pro Co Sound, passed away on the morning of March 11, 2010 due to complications related to his battle with cancer. Charlie, 65, was an icon in the audio industry. He formed Pro Co in the early 1970’s to manufacture loudspeakers, and shifted to manufacturing cables and interconnect products in 1974.  From that starting point he successfully led the company over the next four decades to become a global presence in the audio… View this post
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  • Wednesday, March 10, 2010
    Turbosound Flex Array
    PSW Staff 03/10/10 12:15 PM, 0 Comments
    Spectra Audio Systems, a St. Louis based event production company specializing in over-the-top electronic music events, has expanded their inventory to include a Turbosound Flex Array system. Partner Tim Kresko explained the company’s decision to invest in a Turbosound Flex Array system. “The cost of the system was what sparked our initial interest – it seemed very fairly priced considering its lineage.” “Of course price alone could never be a deal maker,” he says, “and the choice was sealed by… View this post
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  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010
    Allen & Heath iLive
    PSW Staff 03/09/10 08:40 AM, 0 Comments
    Honduras event and AV rental company Comunicaciones Mango BTL recently added a new digital console to its hire stock, selecting an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system to complement the company’s existing Electrovoice PA and DAS PA Line Array. Mango purchased an iLive system comprising an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface through Allen & Heath’s distributor, All Music Corp. Based in the capital, Tegucigulpa, Mango provides event management services for a client list that includes Unilever, Pepsico, Tigo,… View this post
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  • Monday, March 08, 2010
    St. Pius X Catholic Church
    PSW Staff 03/08/10 09:51 AM, 1 Comment
    Established in 1954, St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, Minnesota followed much the same path as other houses of worship. Their first public address system was installed in the 1970’s to provide reinforcement for spoken word, however, as the church moved towards live music, the system was asked to reinforce far more than its intended purpose. It only made sense, then, when the church undertook a massive renovation that their audio needs be addressed at that time. Intermedia Systems… View this post
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  • Friday, March 05, 2010
    TRANSMIGRATION
    PSW Staff 03/05/10 01:00 PM, 0 Comments
    Engineer Michael Bishop and Producer Elaine Martone have created a Super Audio CD release currently available on Telarc Records entitled Transmigration. The recording recently won “Best Surround Sound Album” at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, which earning Bishop his ninth Grammy and Martone her fifth. Bishop relied on ATC monitors throughout recording, mixing and mastering phases for his monitoring chain. Transmigration a collection of hymns and requiems, features the compositions of Samuel Barber, John Corigliano, Jennifer Higdon, and John Adams… View this post
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  • Extron Control Associate
    PSW Staff 03/05/10 08:45 AM, 0 Comments
    Extron Electronics has announced the new Extron Control Associate certification program. Intended to provide recognition for individuals who understand the best practices for planning, design, and implementation of a complete configurable control system, this certification is available to anyone who has already earned the Extron A/V Associate designation. The Extron Control Associate certification is earned through successful completion of an online or instructor-led training course and an Extron-proctored exam. Classroom instruction and exams will be conducted at Extron’s training facilities… View this post
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  • Thursday, February 25, 2010
    meyer sound seminars
    PSW Staff 02/25/10 03:13 PM, 0 Comments
    In March, April, and August 2010, Meyer Sound will bring its four-day SIM 3 Training and System Design seminar to Mexico City as part of the company’s worldwide education program. Registration for the seminars is available at here The in-depth SIM 3 seminar, taught by Bob McCarthy and Oscar Barrientos, provides participants with a thorough theoretical and operational understanding of source independent measurement and a solid grounding in application of SIM analysis in the design of complex audio systems. The… View this post
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