Miami, FL – November 2009… Running sound for the touring concert crowd is a tough business—set up early, mix the show, tear everything down, move to the next location, and repeat it all over again according to the tour itinerary. When you consider this routine frequently also involves lighting equipment, backline (instruments), and possibly even staging, you begin to appreciate why roadies don’t more

Albuquerque, NM – November 2009… Land-based artworks are usually installed on the land, but rarely in it. Such was the case, however, on October 3rd, when Yei Ehekatl, a Baltic/Nahuatl tribal artist who makes environmental art using digital photography, video, living grasses, and charred wood was buried 4 feet into the ground as part of a project that explores the physical, spiritual, and more

Greensboro, NC – November 2009… WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, is pleased to announce it has selected The Marketeers to represent the company’s sales efforts in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. Well known for its sales representation and strategic consulting capabilities within the professional more

Newark, NJ – November 2009… The recent 9th Annual New Jersey International Music Festival, which featured a dream team of international reggae and hip-hop stars, including “Mr. Throw it in the Bag” Fabolous, the “King of Dance Hall” Beenie Man, Buju Banton, and Rick Ross among others, presented a unique set of challenges for the performers and technical staff tasked with making it more

Buena Park, CA – October 2009… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Da-Cappo DA15 Cardioid Earset Microphone with Earbud Monitor. By combining a discreet earset microphone with an in-ear monitor, the new Da-Cappo DA15 more

Greensboro, NC – October 2009… WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, proudly announces the introduction of the first few offerings in an expanding series of instructional high definition videos. Ideal for existing and prospective customers alike, the new videos are available online both the WorxAudio (www.worxaudio.com) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/worxaudio) websites and provide answers to more

Miami, FL – October 2009… D.A.S. Audio, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems, power amplification, and related audio processing equipment designed for professional touring and installed sound applications, is pleased to announce that Azusa, CA-based On-Stage Rentals Inc. recently took delivery of a combination of D.A.S. Audio Aero 38A line array elements and Compact 218 Sub 2K subwoofers. The transaction dramatically expands On more

New Britain, CT – October 2009… When Central Connecticut State University’s theater department decided to stage their production of Chicago, the musical set in prohibition era Chicago, they recognized the necessity of having top notch microphones for the cast. Without suitable microphones that could accommodate a wide range of performers, the dialog and songs would suffer immeasurably. Determined this would not happen on more

Rio Rancho, NM – October 2009… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, announces the introduction of the SMV Series transmitters. The latest addition to the company’s highly acclaimed Super Miniature product line, the new SMV and SMQV transmitters feature Lectrosonics’ patented Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology from their acclaimed 400 Series product group. more

Buena Park, CA – October 2009… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce the availability of two new microphone clips—the models MHR-422 and MHR-425. Manufactured from state-of-the-art materials, the new microphone clips are all but impossible to break and, as a result, deliver years of service. more