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HONG KONG – This past winter, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre performed 20 shows of Leslie Bricusse's Scrooge, a musical based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at the Hong Kong City Hall's 463-seat proscenium theatre, putting HKRep's new Meyer Sound system to use.
Space is very limited, so the speaker system has to be as small as possible, yet able to deliver exceptional sound pressure levels, said sound designer Yuen Cheuk-wa. There are bangs, thunder, explosions, tornados, and low drones, which demand a lot of headroom and low-frequency extension.

SWEDEN/TURKEY: Meanwhile, Turkish rental outfit Bros Technic has added dV-DOSC line array equipment to its inventory, reports David Davies. As a result of its decision to join the K1/KUDO pilot programme, Swedish rental company Music & Lights has taken delivery of a system consisting of 48 K1 line source cabinets along with K1-SB and SB28 subs, 36 KUDO line source boxes, and LA-RAK touring racks fitted with LA8 amplified controllers.

Source: Swedish rental co joins L-Acoustics’ K1/KUDO pilot programme

Source: The Making Of “Sympathy For The Devil”

We’re currently in the midst of another “Snowpocalypse” here in Washington, DC, but we figured a blog post would give us a nice break from all that shoveling.

Today, reports emerged about Warner Music backing off of “free” music streaming. As digital entrepreneurs and rights holders continue to explore ways to get fully-licensed music to the masses via the internet and mobile, issues in licensing and revenue generation continue to bedevil players on all sides. read more

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Source: Warner Backs Away From Free Music Streaming

Currently on the road with Kelly Clarkson, Kevin Elson discusses how he began doing live shows, his creative approach to mixing, and the portable setup for his current tour

Source: In Profile: Veteran Mix Engineer Kevin Elson & His Work On The Current Kelly Clarkson Tour

Conference center uses one IMX644 for each of four ballrooms, with the fifth mixer used as a controller for the other four mixers via a wireless touch screen

Source: A-1 Audio Installs Yamaha IMX644 Digital Rackmount Mixers At Big Cedar Lodge

A decade ago, the record industry began to reel as technology leveled the playing field, giving artists the tools to create and distribute their music without waiting for the almighty Major Label Deal.

Now, TV broadcast looks set to follow down that path. TV is no longer the province of deep-pocketed global networks. A new generation of upstart broadcasters is emerging, using the power and penetration of the web to reach their audience.

TV Broadcast Europe reports on the new model for TV broadcasting.

HONG KONG – This past winter, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre performed 20 shows of Leslie Bricusse's Scrooge, a musical based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at the Hong Kong City Hall's 463-seat proscenium theatre, putting HKRep's new Meyer Sound system to use.
Space is very limited, so the speaker system has to be as small as possible, yet able to deliver exceptional sound pressure levels, said sound designer Yuen Cheuk-wa. There are bangs, thunder, explosions, tornados, and low drones, which demand a lot of headroom and low-frequency extension.

UK: To encourage the widest variety and quality of submissions, this Music Week Awards category has a new closing date of February 12. Drawing on the entries of UK-based professionals and projects undertaken and released during 2009, the Music Week Awards 2010 will take place at the London Hilton Park Lane on April 15.

Source: MWA Live Production Team award – deadline extended!

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