Available in Time for CEDIA EXPO 2011, Duo Delivers Complete Control and Powerful Capabilities

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Aug. 29, 2011 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its T2-Cs+ handheld remote controller and the advanced XP-3 central control processor, just in time for CEDIA EXPO 2011. For RTI’s dealers, the T2-Cs+ delivers complete control and the ultimate in flexibility with its revolutionary dual-RF platform. The XP-3′s powerful processor, astronomical time clock, and built-in ZigBee(R) RF transceiver are just the beginning of an impressive feature set that is unmatched in its class. more

Innovation in New Release of Widely Deployed LEX3.1 System Gives Broadcasters a Graphics Solution That Enhances Workflow and Meets Future Needs Today

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Aug. 29, 2011 — Chyron today announced that LEX3.1, the newest release of the company’s powerful and popular on-air graphics system, has been refined to provide free support for stereoscopic 3D. Through continuous R&D in response to changing industry demands, Chyron brings added technological innovation to this acclaimed workhorse and offers customers a future-facing solution capable of addressing their current and evolving graphics needs. more

Art Yeap with a Countryman E6 Earset Microphone.

San Francisco, CA – September 2011… An international pilgrimage center for church-goers and visitors alike, Grace Cathedral is famous for its reproduction of Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise, two labyrinths, stained glass windows, its medieval and contemporary furnishings, as well as its 44-bell carillon, three organs, and choirs. Adjoining the main sanctuary is the Chapel of Grace, a charming space that serves as a more intimate environment for a wide range of functions. To ensure flawless performance for these functions, the microphones of choice are none other than the E6 Omni and E6 Flex Omni Earset models from Menlo Park, CA-based Countryman Associates. more

Image of Cendera Center.

Fort Worth, TX – August 2011… The recently opened Cendera Center is a multipurpose facility designed to accommodate a wide range of functions, including fine arts performances, meetings, training sessions / presentations, boxing events, parties, and more. With such a varied agenda, selecting a sound reinforcement system capable of providing pristine music reproduction characteristics as well as a high level of speech intelligibility was a paramount issue during the venue’s planning stages. After evaluating a variety of systems, the consultants and client agreed that a self-powered setup drawn from the Aero Series 2 catalog of Valencia, Spain-based D.A.S. Audio was, without question, the right way to go. more

The Mobile Generation; Delay FX; MP3 Can Sound Good

NEW YORK: “In a convention program crowded with illuminating options, Workshops and Tutorials represent beacons of focused knowledge sharing,” observes 131st AES Convention Chair Jim Anderson. “Workshops/Tutorials Chair Natanya Ford has performed the herculean task of sifting through dozens of worthwhile submissions to develop eminently relevant presentations. Participants will attain authorative, detailed information from every event on their ‘don’t miss’ lists.”

AES WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

The Mobile Generation of Music Creation and Production: Chair Jay LeBoeuf; Panelists – TBA Mobile devices, cloud computing and innovative software algorithms have enabled a further democratization of the music creation/ production process. Innovative iPad/iPhone apps and cloud creation sites are turning virtually everyone into a content producer. This panel will explore how technology is enabling this revolution.

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When it came time for rock legend Paul McCartney to acquire a new lighting rig for his many appearances from coast to coast, lighting designer Roy Bennett selected an array of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures controlled by a grandMA console. Both product lines are represented in North America by A.C.T Lighting.

Bennett has been working with McCartney on a series of one-off concerts for the last four years, including the former Beatle’s opening of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California in 2009. “We had a rig that we traveled with, that we continually used for shows,” he says. “After all that time I wanted a new rig, and we had a couple of weeks of production time so I redesigned the rig to be really clean and efficient – something that was easy for production to deal with but that also had a lot of more

OXFORD, UK:

Europe’s largest independent mastering facility, The Metropolis Group, has purchased a significant package of 10 Sonnox Oxford Limiters and 10 Oxford EQs. Sonnox Sales & Marketing Manager Nathan Eames reports, the substantial plug-in acquisition was vetted by Metropolis Group Technology Development Manager, Crispin Murray. “We test drove a good number of plug-ins, and Sonnox were the ones that everyone seemed to come back to,” Murray said. “Because they were the most transparent of all we tried, they are now installed in all ten of our mastering suites.”

Mastering engineer Miles Showell comments, “Transparency is particularly important with loudness. I don’t think we’re mastering any louder than we used to. We won’t go down the ‘level at all costs’ route, but you do need to compete. If your stuff isn’t loud enough, clients will just go elsewhere. It’s better more

SHELTON, CT, AUGUST 29, 2011—From testing, packaging and recycling to training personnel, Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, has made a significant investment in lithium-ion (Li-ion) safety. more

Almo Professional A/V Opens
Registration for Fall 2011 E4 AV Tour

Coming to Chicago and New York City in October; Eight New Exhibiting Manufacturers; Entirely New Training Sessions Worth InfoComm RUs

Philadelphia, PA — August 29, 2011 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, in partnership with InfoComm International, has opened registration for the Fall 2011 portion of its E4 AV training and networking tour, which will take place in Chicago on October 6 and New York City on October 27. The tour includes new exhibiting manufacturers with audiovisual products ranging from affordable flat panel enclosures and premium HDMI cables to broadcast equipment and universal remotes. Almo’s E4 will also feature a full-day schedule of entirely new training sessions worth CTS Renewal Units (RUs).

“Based on partner demand, this is the second time our tour will come to Chicago and the third more

Bush performing on the V-DOSC/SB28 system at SSMF 2011′s West Stage

KUDO and V-DOSC flown at the fourth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival

WEST HOLLYWOOD — Each year, West Hollywood’s world-famous Sunset Strip celebrates its rich musical history and influence with the Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF), a three-day event featuring dozens of bands performing at Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go, Viper Room, and House of Blues. But the biggest draw, by far, is the festival’s third day when the city closes off the four blocks between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevard and a number of top-name acts converge to rock two main outdoor stages on Sunset Boulevard itself. more