Pro Sound News Europe presents the latest in-depth, long-form articles of recent developments in the pro-audio community. PSNE’s carefully researched features online offer additional detail and analysis of the technology and business of pro-audio, from studios and live tours to emerging technologies and industry trends.
Netherlands, last month: the sun shone, the Leffe flowed… and the biggest story in European recording for years completed its first chapter, reports Phil Ward.
Alabama-based One Like Son record their latest album entirely on an iPhone, limiting their professional audio gear to a Shure SM57, writes Erica Basnicki.
Adele’s phenomenal global success capped a terrific 2011 for UK music group Beggars. Now, MD Martin Mills is set for recognition of his own as he prepares to receive the 2012 MPG Outstanding Contribution to UK Music Award, writes David Davies.
The Bristol-based outfit is approaching an annual turnover of £30m for the first time. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t looking to grow – and pro audio is one sector where there is room for improvement, says Dave Robinson.
Allen & Heath’s iLive console handled sound duties for Rodrigo y Gabriela’s salsa-tinged Area 52 tour with the C.U.B.A. orchestra, writes Erica Basnicki
Mike Law of BCD Audio talks to Kevin Hilton about updating that stalwart of sound production, the monitoring unit, to meet the demands of new television broadcast technologies.
Phil Ward wraps up warm and heads North to move in Arctic circles, as he investigates the Hof Menningarhús, a very cool multi-functional venue in the remote Icelandic town of Akureyri.