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Written by Jacob Coakley
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Mar 16, 2010 |
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 | | The EAW SB1001 Subwoofer | WHITINSVILLE, MA—EAW has launched the SB1001 Large-Format
Dual-18-Inch-Loaded Subwoofer. The successor to EAW’s SB1000, the new SB1001 is
essentially an SB1002 Large Format Flyable Subwoofer without the rigging
hardware. The SB1001 is designed for any application requiring articulate,
powerful low end. While the dimensions of the SB1001’s vented enclosure and the
fundamental acoustical philosophy remain true to the SB1000, the core
components are significantly enhanced to include larger 4.5-inch (115-mm) voice
coils, 20% higher BI and all neodymium magnet structures. The result is a
lighter-weight reference standard that has greater impact, power handling and
output capabilities than its celebrated predecessor.
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Written by Jacob Coakley
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Mar 10, 2010 |
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 | | The American DJ P64 LED Plus | LOS ANGELES—American DJ has added Master/Slave capabilities
to its popular P64 LED par can and is now introducing the P64 LED Plus. A 3-pin
XLR cable can link multiple units of the fixture together, and they will all
follow a "master" program—allowing users to produce a synchronized
light show. Like the original, the new P64 LED Plus also operates in
stand-alone configuration if preferred. Also like its predecessor, it features
full RGB color mixing. The
DMX-compatible par can comes equipped with 151 bright 5mm LEDs (51 red, 49
green, and 51 blue).
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Written by Jacob Coakley
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Mar 03, 2010 |
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 | | The Field Template half-inch striplight placemat | SAN PEDRO, CA—Field Template has released their updated ½”
Striplight Placemat, including templates for the latest fixtures. Along with
the latest ETC Source 4 MultiPARs, it’s got all the latest LED’s: Selador,
Color Kinetics, and the Altman Spectra-Cyc. The ½” Placemat also has the latest
standards; the Aurora, Econo-Cyc, and Sky-Cyc, as well as PAR-56, PAR-38, R40,
and MR-16. There are section cutouts for every fixture type, as well as three
sets of circuitry symbols, two-fer dots, and a scenery bumper. This potent
parcel of plastic will be available for the USITT convention in Kansas City.
For more info, visit www.fieldtemplate.com .
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Written by Bryan Reesman
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Mar 02, 2010 |
 | | The cast of Memphis. | Studer puts their new software to the test on Memphis' Broadway run.
Audio consoles were not designed to handle the cue-based structure of
running a live Broadway-style show. They were built around reinforcing
audio for a fairly static rock band with uniform, and not generally
large, orchestrations. Sound designers and audio engineers have had to
shoe-horn their needs into this model, inventing their own methods of
working around the organization of a console and the extra work it
entailed. Last year, though, console-maker Studer decided it was time
for a change.
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Written by Vicki
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Mar 02, 2010 |
TheatreFace.com denizens discuss growing a lawn.
I would like to cover my stage with fake/artificial/synthetic turf/lawn/grass for an upcoming production. It’s a thrust stage with audience very close, looking down on the stage floor. I’ll need about 600 square feet, so even $1/square foot seems too expensive. Any suggestions for cheaper alternatives than AstroTurf or other commercially available turf?
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Written by Jacob Coakley
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Mar 02, 2010 |
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 | | The Audio-Technica BP892 mic with the new AT8464 Dual-Ear mount | STOW, OH—Audio-Technica is enhancing its BP892 MicroSet
Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with the AT8464
Dual-Ear Microphone Mount. The high-SPL successor to Audio-Technica’s popular
AT892, the BP892 offers increased dynamic range with maximum audio quality and
minimum visibility. The Dual-Ear Mount allows users to convert their
single-ear-worn BP892 MicroSet to a dual-ear-worn unit for maximum stability and
comfort. This device will now come standard with all BP892 MicroSet units, and
is also sold as a stand-alone item to retrofit BP892 and AT892 units already in
the hands of end users.
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Written by Marshall Bissett
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Mar 01, 2010 |
 | | Joseph Oshry in front of his design for Godspell at the Performing Arts Center in Tampa | A conversation with lighting designer Joseph Oshry
"Study the classical painters. Take art history classes” is
the advice that lighting designer Joseph Oshry gives to young designers
learning the craft. The rich textured looks he achieves owe a lot to painters
Goya, Hopper and Seurat. In a telephone interview from his office in Bradenton,
Fla., he explains, “I ask directors in design meetings which painter’s work
best describes their vision for the project—their answer gives me a good
starting point.”
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Written by Justin Lang
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Mar 01, 2010 |
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 | | Colin Chauce, lighting and scenic designer for ELEKTRA at SUNY-Fredonia during focus. Chris Swinn, one of the master electricians on the show is on the ladder. | In the world of live events, it takes countless man-hours to produce the show well before the curtain rises on opening night. Teams of designers, technicians, directors, managers, producers and event staff are all required to turn out that two- to three-hour production. Because production staff can be working from different offices or locations around town and sometimes around the world, tracking and communicating with the entire production team, let alone your department, can be tricky.
Before the personal computer revolution, almost all paperwork was either hand-written or typed, duplicated on carbon copies, and distributed to the necessary persons. Most times, after a meeting or run-throughs, paperwork had to be updated: re-written or re-typed, and re-carbon copied—a time-consuming and ungreen way to do things.
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Written by Jacob Coakley
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Mar 01, 2010 |
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EWING, NJ—Gerriets, the theatrical equipment specialist, has
expanded its Formtex product line by the new Formtex Basic. Formtex is a scenic
product that combines the appearance of textile with the formable
characteristics of aluminum sheeting. Normally Formtex, made of a 100-micron
aluminum sheeting, has single- or double-sided lamination in five standard
designs: canvas, granite, slate, moss and terracotta. The aluminum sheeting of
Formtex Basic has a single sided or double-sided adhesive layer for customized
lamination, allowing even more possibilities to model stage props of any shape
or color. Formtex can be modeled, cut or sewn. The material can be printed or
painted. Formtex is waterproof and flame retardant.
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Written by Vicki
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Mar 01, 2010 |
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LEXINGTON,
AL—SnowMasters Special Effects
Studios’ Zig Oscillator is a low-cost solution to greater special effects
coverage, designed to increase coverage of snow, bubbles, smoke, scent and more
by up to 70%. The machine allows for easy attachment of special effects
equipment to be mounted and oscillated up to 90 degrees, such as the
SnowMasters T-1500 Mini Snow Zone machine (capable of sending snow in the air
up to 50 feet). The Zig Oscillator incorporates a motorized rotating mount
which is easy to attach to any SnowMasters standard hanging bracket. Three
various degrees of show positions are available (15, 45 or 90), with a maximum
rotation of 90 degrees. The 4-Channel
DMX control has variable standalone features. Available in 110V and for 220V
countries use.
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