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The Crypto.com Arena was abuzz ahead of the 67th Grammy Awards. The evening wasn’t just about celebrating the biggest names in music, it was also an opportunity to show solidarity and support for the Los Angeles community, which is still recovering from devastating fires in January. Best new artist winner Chappell Roan also performed with Shure’s new Nexadyne 8/S supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone capsule and Axient Digital wireless system for her performance of hit Pink Pony Club . Many of the performances throughout the night relied on Axient Digital, including Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. Dustin DeLuna, monitor engineer for the Premiere Ceremony, said: “This was my second time using the Axient Digital PSMs on a large format show and they did not disappoint. The RF transmission is far superior to anything I’ve used before. Many compliments came in the form of high fives and hugs. Simply put, it’s permanently on my request list for gear.” STAR- STUDDED SOUND
TOKYO-BASED BREWERY SEES AV OVERHAUL
“We’re extremely satisfied with the audio quality and don’t have concerns about reverberation. The spacious rooms are comfortable, allowing visitors to focus on the experience,” said Takako Okii, marketing division deputy manager at Sapporo Breweries. “Sound is now an integral part of our experience and something that visitors will remember long after they leave, connecting them emotionally to Yebisu beer.”
Powersoft’s Mezzo and Dynamic Music Distribution are the heart of a sound system delivering three zones of high-quality audio in Yebisu Brewery Tokyo, a historic brewery and museum located in Tokyo, Japan. Once quiet, the new sound system overhaul in the brewing facility has transformed it into a vibrant, multi-zone audio experience with beer tastings in the tap room, exhibitions and a shop for finding the perfect stout souvenirs.
SONIC REVIVAL
When Sunset Blvd made its exhilarating return to Broadway, sound designer Adam Fisher turned to Masque Sound, leading theatrical sound reinforcement, installation and design company, to bring director Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical to life at the renowned St James Theatre. The collaboration delivered a truly extraordinary auditory experience, overcoming significant challenges to enhance the production’s sonic identity. Masque Sound supplied nearly 220 speakers in total from D&B Audiotechnik. The custom loudspeaker package included XSL8s and XSL12s for the main PA, a V7P cluster, 44S front fills, E6 for fills, delays and surround, E8s for foldback, D&B Y10P for effects, all supported by D40 amplifiers. “It was my first time using D&B’s XSL system, but its ability to scale up and deliver consistent sound quality was critical,” said Fisher.
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