The highly anticipated production of ‘West Side Story’ recently opened at the Palace Theatre on Broadway with a Studer Vista 5 digital console providing outstanding audio quality and versatility to the production. The iconic production makes its return to Broadway after a 29-year absence and sound designer Dan Moses Schreier and his associates selected the Vista 5 for its extensive capabilities and outstanding audio quality.

Dan Moses Schreier has been using more

a>LD Jon Weir puts Martin’s new 1500 watt spot through its paces on top Christian music tour

America’s most popular Christian artist of the past few years, Chris Tomlin, is currently out on an ambitious “Hello Love” tour in support of his latest album of the same name. The tour, which kicked off in January and is playing arenas more

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Neutrik AG has appointed Pete Milbery as new Managing Director of Neutrik USA Inc. as of April 1, 2009.

Pete Milbery had been responsible as western regional sales manager of NEUTRIK USA Inc. (Denver, CO). Before joining Neutrik in 2005, Milbery worked at Newark in sales and sales management for 15 years. more

A new nonprofit organization wants to ensure every piece of lighting equipment that uses industry-wide feedback protocols performs at the highest standard possible.

The Institute for Feedback Excellence, www.fbexcellence.org, will enable lighting manufacturers to test their feedback-enabled products – for now, those using Remote Device Management – to make sure they’re compatible with other feedback devices.

Enttec Pty. Ltd. of Australia, more

San Mateo, CA – April 2009… When it comes to student theatrical productions, San Mateo High School’s award-winning drama program is tough to beat. With strong support from the parent’s Boosters organization, the well known program presents three mainstage productions each year while educating scores of dedicated students in all aspects of stagecraft. The San Mateo High School drama program has been so successful, more

Oslo Audio put their MILOS MR4 roof to good use for the gala opening of the trendy Nespresso Boutique in Oslo, Norway.

The roof was installed in a narrow street beside the coffee cafe-and-more outlet in downtown Oslo. It’s purpose was to extend the boutique area during the spectacular opening event. Under its cover was a stage, an action-packed entertainment programme and VIP guests.

“We used side skins more

British trussing and staging manufacturer Litestructures are offering a spectacular prize which was revealed at the Prolight and Sound Show, Frankfurt, Germany last week. Beating the crunch and the trend the company is offering an exceptional prize for any overseas distributors: an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster.

With Litestructures, winning an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is simplicity itself. more

Although New Yorkers were distinctly feeling spring feverish it was time for Mercedes-Benz Fall 2009 Fashion Week recently where G-Star Raw showcased its Fall 2009 collection with lighting and audio support from Scharff Weisberg.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, G-Star hired Dutch company Sightline Productions to handle the technical direction for the show with New York City’s Dizon Inc. acting as the onsite production company. more