Sound Summit: LA 2016

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Days before the opening of the AES Show here in L.A., Lectrosonics, DPA Microphones, Sound Devices, and K-Tek will host The Sound Summit Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at The Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, CA. This event is part of The Sound Summit series of informal networking and educational presentations for audio professionals. Together they gather, collaborate, and discuss techniques and tools for capturing high-quality audio. This Sound Summit event returns to Los Angeles, where the first event took place two years ago. Since its inception, Sound Summits have been held in a variety of other cities, including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando and Toronto.

With the cooperation of some of the industry’s most well-respected audio professionals, attendees will benefit from a one-on-one social experience with members of the community as well as these leading manufacturers who specialize in professional location audio capture. DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, and K-Tek will also showcase popular products commonly used in the field, including DPA’s d:screet™ Slim and SC4098 Miniature Microphones, as well as DPA’s d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone; Lectrosonics’ IFB-VHF Wireless System , SSM “Super Slight” micro and HMa transmitters, Venue 2 wideband receivers with IQ Filtering and the latest version of Wireless Designer software; Sound Devices’ 688 mixer/recorder with SL-6 powering and wireless system, the 6-Series CL-12 linear fader controller accessory, the 788T recorder, the 633 mixer/recorder, and the rack-mount 970 audio recorder; as well as K-Tek’s Stingray Audio Bags and Harnesses, Graphite Boom Poles and Microphone Shock Mounts and Windscreens.

The Sound Summit Los Angeles will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with a social hour and appetizers, followed at 4 p.m. by a series of short informational presentations from each of the manufacturers. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a networking sessions beginning at 6 p.m. until the close of the event. Representatives from all four manufacturers will be available throughout the event to discuss best practices for utilizing their equipment during a production.

Register for the free Sound Summit LA now!

PSC Demo/Open House + Raffle @ Location Sound, March 12, 2015

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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, March 12 from 10 am – 1 pm
PSC Demo/Open House + Raffle @ Location Sound

Stop by LSC as PSC President, Ron Meyer demonstrates his new product offerings for production sound mixers:
M5 Pro Shock Mount
PowerStar Mini Triple Play Power Distribution System
Solice Mini Audio Mixer

WHY ATTEND?
Not only will you see all three products up-close, but you’ll also have Ron’s undivided attention for those questions you might have on the proper use of his new products.

DID ANYONE SAY “RAFFLE”?
We’re giving away (1) M5 Pro and (1) Triple Play to two unique and lucky winners! That’s a prize value of $112 and $365 respectively! Don’t miss out on your chance to win. Here’s the fine print: Sign-up the day of the event. No purchase necessary. You need not be present to win.

Refreshments, from Porto’s Bakery, will be served. No need to RSVP. If you’re in the area, just come right in!

 

Nov. 12 Open House at Location Sound: Sanken CSR-2 Rear Rejection Shotgun Microphone

Sanken CSR-2 available at Location Sound.LOCATION: Location Sound, North Hollywood, CA
DATE: Tuesday, November 12

TIME: 10 a.m – 2 p.m.

See and hear Sanken’s CSR-2 Rear Rejection Shotgun Microphone up-close! Its rich, natural sound makes the CSR-2 ideal for a wide range of applications such as location sound, public interviews, sports, drama, variety shows, and much more. Features include:

  • Long reach, highly directional shotgun microphone with switchable rear rejection
  • Rich, natural tone with wide-frequency response
  • Exceptionally narrow directivity with optimum reach
  • Suppresses background sensitivity using Sanken’s exclusive rear cancellation technology
  • Proprietary rectangular capsule design for compact, super-sharp directivity
  • Flat frequency response 70 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Easy to handle and operate using 48V phantom power

Jim Pace and Martin Ucik from plus24, Sanken’s US Distributor, will bring a variety of Sanken shotgun microphones from which to compare the CSR-2. Comparison testing doesn’t happen often so take advantage of this open house to hear how all Sanken mics stack up against each other.

Plenty of food and refreshments will be served. No need to RSVP. If you’re in the area, just come right in!

Oct. 21 Open House at Location Sound: Rycote Cyclone Windshield

Rycote Cyclone to be featured  at a Location Sound Open House on Oct. 21Location Sound will host the very first open house showcasing the new Rycote Cyclone Windshield. Coming in from the UK are Simon Davies, Rycote’s Managing Director, and Chris Woolf, Rycote’s Technical Consultant. Scott Boland, President of Redding Audio (Rycote US distributor), will also be in attendance. All three will demonstrate how the Cyclone’s unique multi-suspension design delivers the best wind and shock isolation performance available.

Coffee, tea and plenty of carb-heavy refreshments will be served. No need to RSVP. If you’re in the area, come on in!

Sound Summit: Los Angeles

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On October 8, 2014, two days before the start of the 137th International AES Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices will host The Sound Summit LA event.

Representatives from the companies including Eric Mayer, president of DPA Microphones, Inc., Karl Winkler, director of business development for Lectrosonics and Jon Tatooles, co-founder and chief business development officer for Sound Devices, LLC will discuss best practices for utilizing all three brands during a production.

Fernando Delgado and his team from Stickman Sound will be in attendance and will demonstrate their unique audio solutions for a variety of hit shows, including The Ultimate Fighter on UFC and Top Chef. In addition, Daniel McCoy, C.A.S. (Ellen DeGeneres Show, Shark Tank) from ToneMesa, Inc. will be on hand to discuss his equipment and techniques for sound for picture.

Sound Summit is a great opportunity for audio professionals to collaborate and discuss their favorite techniques and tools for capturing high-quality audio. With the cooperation of some of the industry’s most well-respected audio professionals, attendees will benefit from a one-on-one, hands-on experience.

Register for this free Sound Summit event now!