FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EAW and FOCUS, S.A. Hold Clinic for Freelance
Audio Technicians in Spain
Loudspeaker manufacturer and award-winning Catalonian rental/theater
firm host informative seminar for the area’s audio engineer/contractor
community
Whitinsville, MA, USA, July 14, 2009 –
Spanish firm FOCUS, S.A.
continued to show their support for EAW
products by recently holding an in-depth seminar and workshop for freelance
sound technicians. FOCUS serves as a rental company for many high-profile
touring companies in the area, so it is very common for third party
and freelance technicians to be setting up and operating FOCUS-supplied
EAW units. This seminar was intended to prepare those individuals to
properly handle EAW equipment and make educated decisions on the setup
and configuration of such products, along with some basic discussions
of the technology involved. Pepe Ferrer and Ferran Diez of FOCUS acted
as the event’s primary lecturers.
Part 1 of the seminar focused on the basics of acoustics,
including signal coherence, phase issues, crossovers and LP/HP filters,
acoustic and electric delays, sub-bass characteristics and pointers,
and vertical and horizontal speaker arrangements. Part 2 was a more
pointed dissection of Line Arrays technology and tips, with emphasis
placed on EAW KF730
Series/KF730 Compact
Line Array Modules, KF760
Series/KF760 Long-Throw
Line Array Modules, SB730
Compact Line Array Subwoofers and SB1000z
Large Format Subwoofers and UX8800
Digital Signal Processors, along with EAW’s proprietary KF730/KF750
“Wizard” and “Pilot” software. Also discussed
were Lab.gruppen FP 10000Q and FP 13000 Touring Amplifiers and pointers
for configuration using Device Power Control. Part 3 of the seminar
discussed more EAW-proprietary and EAW-related technology, including
Gunness Focusing™ and SMAART Live, along with more helpful tips
for engineers.
“FOCUS has great enthusiasm for EAW, so it’s
no surprise that the event was a huge success,” noted Xavi Oliver
of Pro3 & Co., EAW’s Spanish rep. “Pepe and Ferran did
a great job. The audio professionals in attendance all seemed very satisfied
with what they learned. Specifically, everyone was impressed with the
great number of benefits that the KF730 and KF760 offer: how easy they
are to set up, the amazing sound quality, etc. Several attendees remarked
on the UX8800 processor too, and the noticeable difference in sound
when it’s in use. People were blown away.”
“We are big supporters of EAW’s products and
technological innovations,” stated Pepe Ferrer of FOCUS, S.A.
“It is important that when we are charged with providing equipment
for a large project, especially if EAW is involved, that every person
dealing with the system knows and appreciates the technology, and that’s
what this event set out to accomplish. This clinic was hugely successful,
and we look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.”
For more information, please visit www.eaw.com
and www.focus.es.
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Photo File: EAW_FOCUSWorkshop09.JPG
Photo Caption: Pepe Ferrer of FOCUS, S.A., along with the attendees
of FOCUS’s recent seminar for freelance sound technicians. The
seminar included pointers and discussion regarding several products
from EAW.
About EAW
Founded in 1978 and celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Eastern Acoustic
Works (EAW) is a global leader in producing high-performance professional
audio equipment trusted by the most discerning professionals for every
possible sound reinforcement application.
About LOUD Technologies Inc.
As the corporate parent for world-recognized brands Alvarez®, Ampeg®,
Blackheart®, Crate®, EAW®, Mackie®, Martin Audio®
and TAPCO®, LOUD engineers, markets and distributes a wide range
of professional audio and musical instrument products worldwide. Our
product lines include sound reinforcement systems, analog and digital
mixers, guitar and bass amplifiers, and acoustic and electric guitars.
These products can be found in professional and project recording studios,
video and broadcast suites, post-production facilities, sound reinforcement
applications including houses of worship, stadiums and nightclubs, retail
locations and on major musical concert tours. The Company distributes
its products primarily through retail dealers, mail order outlets and
installed sound contractors. The Company has its primary operations
in the United States with operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and
China. For more information, please see our website: www.loudtechinc.com.
EAW is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies
Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks
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