When the Brian Carn Unleashed Tour blew into Greensboro last weekend for a two night engagement at the Marriott Downtown it wasn’t the only star of the show. CareySounds latest version Dynacord Cobra V.2 System shared star billing at the event drawing rave reviews from the attendees. Major upgrades to the Cobra system include the addition of the new EV DVX 15” loudspeakers and new power and processing provided by EV TG Tour Grade amplifies with built-in RCM 26 system processors and new F.I.R. presets.

The unprecedented power and clarity in the newest version of the compact Dynacord Cobra was clearly evident as the high-fidelity system performed flawlessly throughout the engagement. The new V.2 version of the Cobra is now exclusively available in America through CareySound.

Tags: Brian Carn, Dynacord Cobra

Digital systems are dramatically changing the installed audio landscape. The scales have tipped in the cost/ benefit ratio in favor of deploying digital solutions as compared to their analogue predecessors. These two system upgrades that CareySound has just completed at Calvary Christian Center and Providence Baptist Church provide a two great examples of the advantages of digital workflows.


At Calvary Christian Center a new Roland RSS V-Mix System replaced their aging A&H GL3 mixing desk along with their old wired analogue snake. The new system boasts:

• Dramatically improved sound
• Up to 48 channels of input control of up to 320 inputs
• 24 ch of compression
• 24 ch of gates
• 4 stereo effects engines
• 16 auxiliary mixes
• 12 1/3 octave 31 band graphic EQs or 12 8 band parametric EQs
• Remote digital snake system
• User memory setting of all parameters
• Greatly simplified control interface

CareySound’s V-Mix instructor John Carey trains Calvary’s soundmen.

Over at Providence Baptist A new Automix Matrix 780 system controller from Symetrix mounted in their equipment rack located in an office with an ARC-2 adaptive remote control mounted at the pulpit for complete system control with a menu-driven remote. System highlights include:

• Customizable programing
• 12 input channels and 8 outputs
• Matrix mixing
• Feedback elimination
• Equalization and filtering
• Limiting
• Delay
• Easy control from a menu-driven remote located conveniently at the pulpit
• Great audio and control at a small price point

In the rack.

At the Pulpit control.

Old Inkel 12ch rack-mount mixer with outboard 1/3 EQ is replaced with a Symetrix Matrix 780 mixer with processing.

Tags: Roland RSS V-Mix, Symetrix

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But inside its all warm and delightful,
So if you’re still deciding on whether to go,
On with the show, On with the show, On with the show.

The bad weather we are experiencing all across the Carolina’s is not going to deny the North and South Carolina Association of Festivals and Events their conclave in Charlotte this weekend. The 2010 Combined Showfest will continue as planned at the Hilton Charlotte University. CareySound is here and ready to provide the audio and lighting production for the artist showcase on Sunday evening. So please be careful traveling if you are going to be joining us.

Tags: 2010 Carolina Showfest

Wireless Microphone Update

The following press release form the Federal Communications Commission was released on Friday regarding wireless microphone usage. We have highlighted the important information. If you are unsure whether you are in compliance with this new ruling CareySound will help at no charge. Just call us at (336) 292-8282.



NEWS
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D. C. 20554

This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action.
See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2010
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Matthew Nodine: (202) 418-1646

FCC ADOPTS ORDER TO CLEAR THE 700 MHZ FREQUENCY FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY AND NEXT GENERATION CONSUMER USERS

Washington, D.C. – Today the Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order and
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking prohibiting the further distribution and sale of devices
that operate in the 700 MHz frequency. This action helps complete an important component of
the DTV Transition by clearing the 700 MHz band to enable the rollout of communications
services for public safety and the deployment of next generation 4G wireless devices for
consumers.

The order will primarily impact the use of wireless microphone systems that currently
operate in the 700 MHz band. These unlicensed devices cannot continue to operate in this band
because they may cause harmful interference to public safety entities and next generation
consumers devices that will be utilizing the 700 MHz frequency. Thus, the Commission is
making clear that no devices utilizing this frequency may be sold or distributed. In order to
ensure that individuals and groups currently using unauthorized devices in this band have ample
time to transition to appropriate frequencies, the FCC is providing a sunset period until June 12,
2010, one year from the DTV Transition.

The Commission is also unveiling an aggressive consumer outreach plan in order to assist
consumers who have previously purchased wireless microphone systems and other related
devices that utilized the 700 MHz band. Through the Commission’s website,
www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones, consumers can learn whether their wireless device is
currently operating in the prohibited band and whether their devices may be retuned to operate
on another band. Consumers may also call 1-800-CALL-FCC to ask questions regarding this
transition.

The findings in the Order will be effective upon release of the item. Action by the
Commission, January 14, 2010, by Order. Chairman Genachowski, Commissioners Copps,
McDowell, Clyburn, and Baker. Chairman Genachowski issuing a statement. Docket No. WT
08-166.

For additional information, contact Matthew Nodine at (202) 418-1646 or Matthew.Nodine
@fcc.gov.

– FCC –

Tags: FCC , FCC Wirless Microphone

The rental SALE we have been running since August of last year has been one of our most popular promotions. It was created in response to the state of our economy to help our customers coop in these tough financial times. We were hoping that things would have improved by now but the hard times continue to plague all of us so we have been reevaluating our rental department operations.

To permanently lower our rates we have several factors we have to consider. First is the quality of the equipment we offer. Throughout the history of our rental department we have exclusively offered premium professional gear and that decision comes at a high price. One of the things we are looking at carefully is the total cost of ownership over the life of the product. Is the higher cost of the gear compensated by lower upkeep costs and we are exploring alternatives that still offer a high quality of performance with less costs.

Secondly is the cost of delivery of the service. We have to pay for the cost of the space to store the inventory when it is not being rented and we have to cover the labor costs involved in preparing and maintaining the gear. One of the innovations that we introduced in the last few months is to move as much of the rental procedure as possible to our website and the results have been very encouraging. We are in the process of making infrastructure improvements to improve that experience. We have also added new diagnostic equipment to our shop so we can improve our maintenance of the gear to increase our ability to preempt problems before they create equipment failure and down time.

So while we are sorting all of this out we have decided to extend the sale a a little longer. Our 1/2 off rental prices will continue. Please help us spread the word. The more people we have taking advantage of these lower prices the longer we can continue the sale.

Tags: low rental prices, Audio rentals, Lighting rentals

Dear SoundMan - I live in Nashville a short drive away from Al Gores mansion. I passed it last night and the place was all lit up. I swear you can hear the power meter whirring in protest just by rolling your windows down. Here’s my problem. I’ve got a gig this next weekend and I’m afraid that Al is hogging all the power and there won’t be enough for my guitar amp. I can’t afford to cancel the gig, I haven’t worked in over 6 months, and I don’t have an acoustic guitar to play. Is there any way to round up enough AC so I don’t starve to death? Sincerely - The Starving Artist

Dear Starving Artist -

Sorry to hear that you play an electric guitar that you’re out of work. Now if you were a soundman like me instead of a guitar player you’d know this old SoundMan trick.

The average dynamic microphone (it’s that thing you try to sing into that’s sitting in front of your face) modulated at an average speaking level produces about 7.4 mV of alternating current [1] and there are somewhere around 2 billion (that’s billion with a B) microphones manufactured each year [2]. (Hell, SoundMan even have a few million or so hanging around in his closet.) So plug up about a half a years worth and hum at 60 Hz. Nothing to it.

- SoundMan -

SoundMans Sonofarm™ in Southwest Utah Old microphones never die - SoundMan just puts them out to pasture at his Sonofarm™. [1] Clifton Laboratories [2] Analog Dialoge

CareySound joined hundreds of holiday revelers on the streets of downtown Greensboro for the 21st Annual Festival of Lights.

Tags: Festival of Lights

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Just in time for your holiday party. In these trying economic times, CareySound Rentals has just what you need to save a little money on your holiday party, a multi-format Karaoke player. Just add $60.00 $30.00 to any system package and turn your next event into a party.

Tags: Karaoke, Karaoke Rental, VocoPro DVG-777 II

SoundMan John sends his greetings from India.

CareySound joined in the activities a couple of weeks ago at Central Davidson High School in Lexington for the Relay For Life walk arranged to honor Tricia Creasey where it was reveled that her and her family had been chosen for ABCs Extreme Makeover Home Editions latest project.

The show must go on - with 40 degree temperatures, 20 mph winds and driving rain courtesy of Hurricane Ida relay organizers decided go ahead with the event an volunteers and participants weathered the poor conditions. About three in the afternoon the ABC production crew showed up and turned the event into a video shoot until dark. It was like being in a movie and we were all extras.

Neither wind nor rain prevented CareySounds Cobra System for working flawlessly for the 24 hours of the event.

Ty & Didi



Hollywood SoundMen

Tags: Extreme Makeover, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Relay For Life