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 Production Audio Services, EAW's distribution firm serving the Australia customer base, recently put on quite a "show within a show" at ENTECH '08. Recognized as THE entertainment technology show for the entire region, ENTECH includes the latest professional audio, lighting, broadcast, audio visual and staging products, supplies and services.
Held this year in mid-February at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour, ENTECH attracted a huge crowd of professional technology users, and Production Audio Services had a fully stocked booth ready to provide them with a close look at the latest EAW and EAW Commercial products.
Just a few of the highlights included the new EAW NTL720 (BLAM) baby line array modules, CIS Series ceiling loudspeakers, UX8800 dual-mode digital processing with Gunness Focusing technology - and much more.
 The Production Audio Services staff worked the booth throughout the run of the show, offering expert insight into the new EAW products and technologies. It was topped by a booth presentation of exceptional professionalism.
Click here to find out more about Production Audio Services.
Yes, it was still "just" a concert gig, but we've got to admit - it sure is one with a bit of that extra cache. "It" is Super Bowl Saturday Night, the official National Football League celebration the night before the big game, held prior to this year's Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix at Tempe Town Lake, with thousands in attendance.
Sure, Earth Wind & Fire and other notable acts were on the bill. Sure, Jerry O'Connell was the host. Sure, there was a big fireworks show finale. But... the highlight (from our completely objective point of view) was the headline performance by Foreigner, mixed by the incomparable Don Dodge on the UMX.96 digital console. As its done over dozens of gigs around the world the past several months, the UMX.96 proved to be a superb tool in serving Don's needs in mixing Foreigner live.
"Things could not have gone better with the console, as usual," Don notes. "It's performance was fantastic, matching the stature of this high-profile show." And as EAW Business Director Jon Bosaw aptly points out: "It's not every team that makes the Super Bowl in its first year." (Thanks to Don for the photos of the board at the gig above. Don's shown with the UMX.96 at lower right.)
 Clubs of all sizes and styles with EAW-based sound systems (Avalon and more!) are a big part of the recently announced 2008 Club World Awards list of nominees. The annual awards show, held in March in Miami, is run by Club Systems International, the leading U.S.-based nightclub systems/technology publication.
The 2008 nominees:
 Best Sound System
1015 Cirque Lounge, San Francisco
Design and installation by JK Sound
Best Superclub
Avalon Hollywood
Mansion, Miami
Best Club
Jet, Las Vegas
Best Lounge
Lush, Las Vegas
Best Renovation
1015, San Francisco
Nightstalker Award
Deko Lounge, Sayerville, NJ
Click here for more information about these venues and the Club World Awards.
At the end of January, more than 300,000 descended upon Zocalo de la Ciudad de Mexico, the main square in Mexico City, to attend a rally regarding agricultural policies in Mexico - with leading sound company Consorcio Audiovisa S.A de C.V providing EAW KF730 Series line arrays as part of a comprehensive sound reinforcement package.
In fact, Consorcio Audiovisa of Mexico City - a member of ELAN and owned by Alejandro and José Luis Morales - deployed 56 EAW KF730 Series line array modules (driven by Crown I-Tech amplification) to serve six different regions/stages of the massive Zocalo area, including the four main streets leading to the square. Frontfill for one of the regions was supplied by EAW LA215 loudspeakers.
"We were able to attain great sound pressure levels throughout the square and its surrounding area, which was the primary goal," notes Alejandro Morales. Click here to see more of the system and event in photos supplied by Alejandro.
Marshank Sales has been appointed the new EAW independent sales representative for Southern California and Southern Nevada (Las Vegas). The announcement was made by Scott Pizzo, EAW Director of U.S. Sales.
 Marshank Sales is the longest established representative firm in the professional audio systems industry, founded in 1920, and under the guidance of Gary Marshank (pictured left), the company is now celebrating its third generation as a family business.
 Recently, pro audio industry veteran Paul Hugo (pictured right) also joined the Marshank team as a partner, where he will be working directly with the company’s deep staff in focusing on the live sound, systems integration and broadcast market segments.
“We’re beyond pleased to be working with a firm as respected and experienced as Marshank Sales,” says Pizzo. “They’ve earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence with a full-service approach that includes strong, consistent business relationships and a devotion to technical and product training. This is perfectly in line with our own goals as an organization.”
Marshank Sales is based in a 1,600-square-foot office and warehouse space that is centrally located in Tarzana, California. In addition to Gary Marshank and Paul Hugo, the company team, is comprised of several professionals in numerous audio disciplines, including Jens May, Grendal Hanks, Michael Mostert, Jim Agnello, Chris Gagon and Robin Pitigliano. Click here to learn more about Marshank Sales.
 Charlotte, NC-based production company Event Productions USA recently added EAW KF730 line arrays, EAW UX8800 digital signal processors, and eight EAW SB1000z subwoofers to its growing audio system inventory. (The photo at left shows Event Productions' new KF730 arrays.)
Founded and owned by Tom Durban, Event Productions USA has specialized in serving the production needs of the corporate AV marketplace, nationwide, for almost 15 years. Providing video and lighting systems with expert staff services has been the company’s primary focus until recently, when Durban responded to customer requests for professional audio systems and services.
The foundation of this effort is the new EAW KF730 small-format line arrays, UX8800 dual-mode digital processors and SB1000z dual-18-loaded subwoofers. “We selected the EAW components based upon numerous recommendations from experienced audio professionals,” Durban explains. “Our customers demand clean, highly intelligible sound quality, and from equipment meeting the stringent aesthetic requirements of all high-end corporate-industrial systems.
The 16 KF730 modules and eight SB1000z present additional value due to their scalability, with premium performance and coverage often able to be attained with fewer components. As a result, the loudspeaker inventory can be divided into two fully functional systems capable of serving multiple events. Further, the new audio inventory also serves as a lynchpin for Event Productions USA to expand into other AV markets.
 The two UX8800 dual-mode digital processors further optimize the performance of the three-way KF730 line arrays, providing overall system processing in addition to specially customized Gunness Focusing alignment and driver processing algorithms that deliver the sonic quality of premium studio monitors from larger, horn-loaded systems.
“All of the sound reinforcement gear we’ve assembled share the same denominators - they’re premium components that exceed our clients’ sonic and visual wishes while being flexible, scalable and rock-solid reliable,” Durban notes. “The strategy has worked out exceedingly will, with all of our new components staying in constant use since we acquired them.”
 EAW has appointed inventory and warehouse management veteran Leslie Faretty to the position of Inventory Manager. The appointment was announced by Jon Bosaw, EAW Business Director.
Leslie brings 10-plus years of experience to the position, where she is charged with managing global EAW product inventory, focusing in particular on the crucial issue of the stocking and tracking of replacement parts around the world, as well as related pricing matters. She also works directly with customers on inventory and parts issues.
Based at the company’s Woodinville, WA offices, Leslie joins EAW following exceptional work with LOUD Technologies, where she served in a variety of key roles, including warehouse management and customer service.
“During her tenure with LOUD, Leslie has consistently demonstrated a very strong command of the complex world of inventory and parts management,” notes Jon. “Her in-depth understanding of this vital facet of our business, as well as her proven responsiveness to our customers, are both huge assets as EAW continues to grow.”
 You’re invited to participate in upcoming EAW Smaart School sessions in Montreal, March 5-7, 2008.
The intensive three-day training package will be presented at EAW Canadian market distributor SF Marketing’s Dorval, Quebec facilities as well as at Salle Claude-Champagne (l’Université de Montréal). (SF Marketing is the organizer of this educational event.)
Smaart Fundamentals and Applications will be covered the first two days, with the third day devoted to an Advanced User Seminar. Click here to find out more and to get cost/registration details.
Smaart School, Montreal
Day 1: Smaart Fundamentals
Wednesday, March 5 -- 10 AM to 6 PM
The fundamentals of setting up a Smaart measurement system, as well as basic measurement theory, Smaart basics and a tour of Smaart v.6 and v.5.
Day 2: Smaart Applications
Thursday, March 6 -- 10 AM to 6 PM
Advanced measurement theory and applications of Smaart for loudspeaker and sound system alignment and response optimization. Also, in-class measurements and examples of real-world data will be used to emphasize and support the theoretical subject matter, with a strong accent on measurement interpretation. (Note: Students provide their own laptop and stereo interface for interactive measurement examples.)
Day 3: Smaart Advanced User Seminar
Friday, March 7 -- 9 AM to 5 PM
A hands-on application workshop Salle Claude-Champagne (l’Université de Montréal), with participants setting up and tuning a sound system, focusing on advanced system alignment techniques and data interpretation. (Note: Participation assumes a full working knowledge of Smaart operation.)
More Details
- It is strongly preferable that participants bring a laptop computer to the course with Smaart already installed. Also verify that the laptop has a stereo line-level input either built in or via an external audio interface device with Windows wave audio drivers. We will provide the measurement signals for participants' computers via a stereo signal distribution system.
- Participants will receive all course documentation including class notes upon arrival on Day 1.
- Lunch and coffee breaks are provided all three days.
- Cost is $375 for 2 days, and $450 for 3 days.
Please confirm attendance before Monday, February 25th, 2008, via e-mail with Elie Bellama at elie.bellama@sfm.ca. You will be contacted for payment following your confirmation of attendance.
Course payments can be made via credit card to Louise Véronneau via telephone at 514-780-2070 (Ext. 2292) or e-mail at louise.veronneau@sfm.ca.
 Leave it to the innovative Michael Lacina and his JK Sound team to come up with a clever way to utilize EAW KF761 large-format line array modules to deliver superb sound reinforcement in the intimate confines of a lounge setting.
The recent project, at the Cirque Lounge on Folsom Street in San Francisco, offered the particular challenge of fitting a powerful sound system into a low ceiling room with various beams diminishing the height even further.
 Further, Scot Peterson, lighting designer for the project, was hoping the sound system's loudspeakers would not infringe on the symmetry of the 1,000-plus LED grid he was planning for the ceiling, while Craige Walters, the interior designer, was pushing for the loudspeakers to disappear into the sweeping curves of his design.
That’s when Lacina (pictured at left), in talking about the project with system integrator Brad Katz, shared an "epiphany": utilize EAW’s top of the line the KF761 line array module, burying four of them into the façade of the soffit that rings the dance floor. Then, hide the speakers behind a perforated metal grill.
 The overall result: creation of an invisible monster of a system to serve Cirque Lounge patrons. Not surprisingly, JK Sound has been nominated for 2008 Club World Award for sound design at Slide Speakeasy in San Francisco, and this latest innovation is not at all likely to be overlooked when nomination time comes for next year's awards.
Click here to find our more details about this project in MS Word format
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 EAW reps and distributors were treated to the LOUD Technologies "Peek-a-Boo Review" at the recent Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, featuring up-close looks at several new EAW products such as the NTL720 self-powered line array, MicroWedge 12 stage monitor, the UMX.96 digital console and UX8800 dual-mode digital processor. EAW's Bernie Broderick is seen above, presenting the new products, while below, we treated to additional photos at the UMX.96 and NTL720.
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