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Mackie TH-18s Subwoofer and SRM450v2s create powerful and ultra-affordable PA

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Mackie today announces a host of new powered subwoofers, expanding on Mackie’s long tradition of bringing premium performance to musician friendly prices. When paired with an SRM450v2 (now clad in all black), the new TH-18s Powered Subwoofer delivers real world power at extremely competitive pricing. “Our legendary SRM450v2 now has a powerful ally,” remarked Mackie brand director, Greg Young. … [Read more...]

Meyer Sound constellation provides flexible acoustics for Nokia concert Hall

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Located in Estonia's bustling capital of Tallinn, the Solaris Cultural and Leisure Centre—a gleaming new arts, retail, and cinema complex—catches the eye with glass walls and roof that admit sunlight for eco-friendly illumination and heating. The centre's primary venue, the 1,829-seat Nokia Concert Hall, similarly entices audiences with Meyer Sound's Constellation acoustic system and sound … [Read more...]

Japanese pop singer Aiko tours with MAC 301 Wash

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Since her debut in 1998, pop singer-songwriter Aiko has remained one of Japan’s most popular artists. A million selling artist, her popularity has even seen her serve as the basis of a Japanese manga character. From July to September 2009, Aiko toured live venues all over the country bringing with her a rig that included several MAC 301 Washes and MAC 500s. Her “Love Like Rock vol.4” tour … [Read more...]

Stage One: The industries favourite

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Stage One were thrilled to be crowned ‘Favourite Set Construction Company’ at the prestigious TPi awards 2010. The Company has been providing set building and automation services to the live event industry for over 25 years and has worked on many high-profile live events. “Winning this prominent award means a great deal to us because it recognises the effort we put in to establishing, … [Read more...]

Miss World 2009 meets grandMA and MA VPU

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Miss World 2009 saw another spectacular lighting design by Tim Dunn, who used a grandMA full-size console to control nearly 300 intelligent light fixtures, plus LED and generic lighting, altogether totalling 12,600 DMX channels across 24 active universes. He also triggered video content stored on an MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) from the desk, which fed an upstage LED screen, 12 x digital moving … [Read more...]