Archive for April 21st, 2010

OLD LYME, Conn. – April 21, 2010 – Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that it has appointed Jake Carter to the newly created position of product specialist, distributed brands. Carter, who brings over 20 years of audio experience to his role, will serve as the point person for all technical and product related information for Sennheiser’s distributed brands K-array and HHB.

Carter, who is a native of East Lyme, CT, has a broad background in the audio industry having worked in diverse markets such as professional theatre, commercial recording, installed sound and live sound. He will work within Sennheiser’s Systems Integration team, reporting directly to Dawn Birr, channel manager, Sennheiser systems integration (SI) and distributed brands.

Dawn Birr, commented: “We are very pleased to have Jake as part of our SI team. He brings a tremendous degree of installed sound experience more

STOW, OH, April 21, 2010 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, provided wireless solutions for the 45th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

Several performers used Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System during the course of the show. Country/pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift paired the 5000 Series system with the AEW-T4100 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter for her lead vocals. Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean performed with the 5000 Series and the AEW-T6100 Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Darius Rucker and A-T endorser Kenny Chesney each performed with the AEW-T5400 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Transmitter. more

— Los Angeles production company and studio chooses Genelec 1032A Bi-Amplified Active Monitors and the Genelec 7070 Active Subwoofer to assure full-frequency response at any volume —

NATICK, MA, April 21, 2010 — Seeking to differentiate itself at a time when more music than ever before is being produced, Music Mayhem Entertainment has made careful choices. This extends to the artists they work with, such as vocalist Shanica Knowles, also known for her role as Amber Addison opposite Miley Cyrus on the hit teen show Hannah Montana; and producer/engineers such as Curtis “Sauce� Wilson, who has had a hand in the production and/or engineering for tracks by Brandy, Will Smith, Ne-Yo, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benet, LeToya Luckett, Eminem and Toni Braxton, among others. more

— Atlanta-based DV McCoy calls on GC Pro for a wide range of equipment including an SSL AWS 900+ console, AVID Pro Tools|HD 3 system and Control|24 mixer, NeKo XXL software bundle, Akai MPC and Genelec Active Monitors —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, April 20, 2010 — Producer-artist DV McCoy is one of the Atlanta area’s up-and-coming music figures. A producer and an entrepreneur, DV is ready to take his private 21st Century Recording production and mixing studio to the next level, opening it to other artists and producers in Atlanta’s diverse and expanding music scene and to better support his own Real McCoy Entertainment production company and label. more

Advanced Broadcast Solutions is working to expand the presence of Pebble Beach Systems automation and media management solutions, such as the enterprise-level Marina (pictured) in the United States.

SEATAC, WA, April 21, 2010 – Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) today announced it has entered a relationship with Pebble Beach Systems, a U.K.-based developer and supplier of automation and media management solutions. ABS is collaborating with the company on the West Coast to expand Pebble Beach Systems’ presence in the United States.

Founded in 2000, Pebble Beach Systems offers a comprehensive approach to automation, with solutions that go well beyond traditional device and playlist control. In addition to the core functions of capture, manage, and distribute, its systems provide the ability to visualize all resources in the workflow in real time. more

Fort Lee, N.J., April 21, 2010 – Two new products from FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, were recognized with awards from two industry magazines at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., last week. Broadcast Engineering awarded one of its Pick Hits to the LTR-100HS Video Archive Recorder, while TV Technology gave one of its STAR Awards to the CEQ-100HS Color Equalizer. more

(L-R) Bill Coons, director of Optocore North America, and Antony David, managing director of Solid State Logic, announced the direct connection of SSL C10 HD and C100 HDS consoles to Optocore Optical Digital Network System at NAB 2010.

New Integration Enables Direct Connection of SSL C10 HD and C100 HDS Consoles to Optocore Optical Digital Network System

LAS VEGAS, NV – Solid State Logic, the manufacturer of industry leading digital consoles for the broadcast industry, announced the integration of their digital broadcast console range with the Optocore Optical Digital Network System at NAB 2010. more

SAN ANTONIO – April 21, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster model TCXD850, its newly launched multi-channel, high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production system, received three coveted awards at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2010. The editorial staffs of TV Technology, Videography and DV magazines presented the STAR Award, Vidy Award and Black Diamond Award, respectively, to NewTek for TriCaster TCXD850. more

NEW YORK – Mantra Design, an award winning creative content design and visual effects boutique, knocked down technical walls to build virtual ones with its breakthrough 3D graphic environment for the set of a new television show, In the Qube, airing on international channels including Sony’s Animax. Mantra’s achievement in bringing to life this cutting-edge project is underscored by its ability to do it under the extremely tight time constraints of a weekly series. more

Lauren Lung has been named vice president and general manager of Kodak’s Entertainment Imaging Division in North and South America. Prior to this role, Lung was VP of Corporate Business Development and Marketing Operations, having global responsibility for the company’s business development partnerships and marketing operations. more