Meyer Sound News : News Briefs Western Europe Jan-Jun 1999

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News Briefs Western Europe Jan-Jun 1999

Canegreen of London announced that a recent Paul Weller performance at the Greenwich Navel College was broadcasted live to Japan on the first and second of June. For playback, Weller used a number of PSW-4 Self-Powered Loudspeaker Systems to liven up the sound on stage.

Richard Leinard of Sound Hire reports that they have just completed a concert in Cardiff to celebrate the opening of the Welsh Assembley. Artists including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and many more performed to a huge audience including the Queen and Prince Charles. SoundHire used MSL-10s and MSL-4s.

In recent months Rock Sound of Germany reported that several major rock bands have been touring throughout the country. In April and May they were on the road with the BAP Tour 1999, using 24 - MSL-4s, 12 - DS-2s, 8 - CQ-2s, 12 - 650-Ps and a SIM Machine.

In May and June, Rock Sound will also work with Westernhagen as they make their way through all the great German stadiums where millions of fans will gather in Hannover Niedersachsenstadion, Muenchen Olympiastadion, and Frankfurt Waldstadion. For these venues, a long-throw system was configured using 16 - MSL-6s, 32 - DS-2s, 32 - MSL-4s and a host of other Meyer products.

In June and July, Rock Sound will also be working on the Groenemeyer Tour (see schedule below). Continuing through the month of July, Rock Sound will be out on tour with the band Schuerzenjager with a rig of MSL-4s, DS-2s, 650s, and UPAs.

Gianni Morandi is one of Italy's longest-lasting pop phenomena, having been a top name since the sixties. His pulling power was recently confirmed by a mini-series of prime time RAI TV music shows hosted by the artist: all chalked up over 9 million viewers and one exceeded 10 million. Guests included Whitney Houston, Eros Ramazzotti and Laura Pausini (Italy's top pop exports). Staged in Cinecittà's Studio 15, the show featured an impressive all-white set designed by Gaetano Castelli (also Lighting Designer). The sound rental company was Agorà of L'Aquila, who called in Daniele Tramontani as system designer, head of audio installation and SIM op for in-theater sound. Daniele explains "I chose Meyer enclosures partly because I've worked a lot with them and find them very precise; plus the fact that the artist has used Meyer on tour and on TV and always been happy with the results.
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Supplying the sound equipment for the BRAVO Super Show in Cologne's new Köln Arena was Balance Audio-Media. The large-scale dance floor, hip hop and pop Music Award Show utilized a host of Meyer Sound equipment to provide top-quality sound to the 18,000-seat arena. Included in the audio configuration were 3 Meyer Sound MSL-3s and 3 MSL-4s used for Center Cluster Nearfill; and 6 MSL-5s, 12 DS-2Ps and 8 MSL-4 Self-Powered Loudspeaker Systems for the Center Cluster Main. For Backfill, 16 MSL-4s, 8 DS-2Ps and 4 CQ-1s were used in conjunction with 24 650-Ps and 650-R2s. Other Meyer Sound equipment used at the BRAVO Super Show for FOH Drive and Control included 5 CP-10s, 2 LD-1As and SIM System II.

Grisby Music Hosts Meyer Seminar in March Event Kicks off with Open House Party on 22nd
During the week of March 22, Meyer Sound's exclusive distributor, Grisby Music of Ancona, Italy hosted a week-long seminar based on the Meyer Sound Design Reference handbook that has been translated into Italian. Course content covered various topics related to sound reinforcement including polarity vs. phase, coverage vs. beamwidth, minimizing interaction between speakers and advanced sound system design theory. The course was held at the beautiful Centro Europeo di Toscolano near Perugia, and was taught by seasoned educator, Mauricio Ramirez of Meyer Sound Mexico. On Monday, March 22 Grisby simultaneously hosted an open house for all their customers. The event included display of pro audio equipment from Focusrite, Alen & Heath, Otari and other manufacturers. Meyer Sound presented the brand-new DS-4P Self-Powered Loudspeaker System and the new easy-to-use L Track rigging system, along with a demonstration of the UPA-1P and CQ-1 systems.

According to Werner Audio of Berlin, the Friedrichstadtpalast-Revue decided to upgrade their existing Meyer Sound system with 4 DS-2Ps, 2 650-Ps and 2 LD-1As to supply the required low and mid-bass levels for their new "Elements" show. The new Meyer Sound audio components will be integrated into the re-design of the stage set.

Balance Audio of Köln supplied the audio for the October grand opening of the Potsdamer Platz Center in the heart of Germany's capital. Delivering the music to the audience who gathered in the center and surrounding avenues were two systems consisting of 8 Meyer Sound MSL-4s, 4 DS-2Ps, 4 650-Ps and 2 CQ-1s.
In addition to these two systems was a center cluster with 2 CQ-1s, 4 UPA-1Ps and 8 UPM-1s as nearfill.
Also integrated into the sound design were seven giant scissor lifts extending 60 feet into the air. Every lift was equipped with 6 UPA-2Ps and 2 MSL-4s. Five nearby scaffold towers were equipped with 2 MSL-3s, 1 DS-2 and 2 650-Ps, which were used as delay towers or for special effects.
Performers for the event included stars like Mitch Ure, Helen Schneider, Giana Nanini and the Orchestra of the Komische Opera, with more than 60 musicians.

Meyer Opens New Office in BENELUX Region
Meyer Sound is launching a new European satellite office, bringing localized and improved pre- and post- sales support to the Benelux region (Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands). Established in January 1999, the office is operated by Managing Director Raymond Defossez. The grand opening of the Benelux office represents Meyer's commitment to serving the technical and sales needs of the European market.

June, 1999

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