(newsletter no. 3 Expo Sound:check)
EXPO SOUND:CHECK 2005 PREVIEW
Expo sound:check 2005, just a few days away
March has arrived, and in addition to spring, the opening of Expo sound:check 2005 is approaching, an event that for the third consecutive year will fulfill the promise of bringing together all the aspects required by the entertainment industry professional to put on a first-class show. With more than 6,200 square meters of total space, the event will consist of the now-traditional exhibition area, as well as demo rooms, a space for various activities, and an educational day. Each and every one of these spaces will showcase the most renowned brands and technological trends for professionals in live audio, recording, lighting, production, video, and musical instruments on the upcoming 15th, 16th, and 17th of this month at the World Trade Center Mexico City.
A HIGH-NOTE DAY
In the conference section, the WTC auditorium will be filled with talent, as the event couldn't be better:
El Cable, the virtual community for professional audio and music, opens our activity bar with a roundtable discussion on the use of technology in music production, coordinated by its founder, the creative Pepe Stephens. Tuesday, March 15, 11:00 a.m.
Meyer Sound, along with one of its training experts, the renowned Pablo Espinosa, will delve into the topic of audio with his presentation, “Another Perspective on Linear Arrays.” Tuesday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.
We close the first day with the star attraction: Bob Clearmountain, producer and mixing wizard (it should only be mentioned that his credits include nothing but: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Roxy Music, INXS, and a very long list of others. Bob and guest Mexican engineers will discuss the exciting topic of studio mixing. Tuesday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m., courtesy of Apogge and Mágnum Digital.
The next day we open the day's program with the distinguished presence of one of the most beloved Latin American musicians and one of the cornerstones of the vanguard of audio and digital music: the master Charly Alberti, former drummer of Soda Stereo, who will share a friendly exchange of experiences and answer audience questions about digital tools for making music. Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m. Courtesy of Steinberg and Mágnum Digital.
R. Bob Adams, Technical Communications Director of the SLS speaker company and a true guru in acoustics and sound reinforcement, will deliver an interesting lecture on the use of ribbon technology in transducers and its particular characteristics in sound reinforcement for venues of various sizes. Courtesy of Stage Acoustics. Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 p.m.
Another great one closes the day, only in the area of technical production and specifically on the topic of lighting. Renowned for his conceptual work in the seventies and eighties and for his new vision of lighting design in acclaimed shows such as those by Genesis, Yes, Def Leppard, Chris Isaak, Sammy Hagar, or Peter Gabriel, the master Jonathan Smeeton will be among us to offer the lecture The Art of Using Light to Entertain. Wednesday, March 16, 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday we open again with the very important topic of lighting, and this time the floor will belong to Architect Gustavo Áviles, director of Light Team Mexico, one of the most reputable lighting design companies in the country, with experience in projects in Portugal, Spain, Finland, and more. Gustavo will guide his talk on the importance of creating emotional experiences from visual aesthetic concepts. Thinking about body, mind, and spirit, and acting on color, brightness, and contrast: Lighting Exteriors. Thursday, March 17, 11:00 a.m.
For many years, Mexican theater has proven that when it comes to production, it can be on par with any in the world, and one of those responsible for fulfilling this promise is Morris Gilbert. A director and producer who has come to enrich the theatrical scene with a vision of perfecting the craft. The master and his workgroup will offer us an overview of OCESA Teatro and its well-deserved success. Thursday, March 17, 1:00 p.m.
We conclude the bar with a roundtable that couldn't be more moving: Emmanuel Del Real (Café Tacvba), Alejandro Rosso (Plastilina Mosh), Paco Ayala (Molotov), El Señor González, Fratta, and Alejandro Marcovich, moderated by Javier Lara in a panel on the challenges of music production in Mexico in 2005. Music seen by its protagonists. Thursday, March 17, 4:30 p.m.
Also, don't forget the educational and technical update programs that will be offered by AMITRA (Mexican Association of Broadcasting Engineers and Technicians) and AES (Audio Engineering Society) Mexico Chapter, both in the WTC mezzanine, in the Palenque and Montealbán rooms.
STAGE STARS
Charly Alberti will also offer a Cubase clinic at the Yamaha-Magnum Digital booth; with the Japanese brand of the fretboard will be Enrique González “Bugs,” drummer of the Monterrey group Jumbo, offering drum clinics. Lee Oskar, renowned session musician and member of the group War, will be presenting his line of harmonicas in the Vari Internacional space. Fernando Toussaint and his group will provide the music for the concert offered by Meyer Sound during its linear array demonstrations.
They invite you:
Audyson will showcase its Electro-Voice range: New “X-line Very Compact” XLD and XLE linear systems. Stanton: Presentation in Mexico of its new line of mixers, turntables, CD players, and DJ accessories. Casio: New line of “Privia” Digital Pianos. TC Electronic: Presentation of the “Voice Live” processor
Gonher Distribuidora will showcase the Ampeg brand: New models of bass amplifiers. Crate: New models of mixers, consoles, and speakers. PRS: presentation of its new Billy Martin and SE Soapbar II models. Eminence: presentation of its new guitar amplifier models. Allen & Heath: presentation of its multi-zone audio control systems.
Gonher Pro Audio will demonstrate its Avalon products: Relaunch in Mexico of its line of tube Preamps, EQs, and Compressors. Switchcraft: Relaunch of the brand in Mexico. Tannoy: Presentation in Mexico of its new line of studio audio monitors.
Sin Límites will unveil its Sunlite Ethernet DMX 512 interface (IP Version). PLASA Award winner for Innovation. Programmable from any local computer or via the Internet, it controls up to 512 DMX channels and includes a real-time clock.
Lysandi designed the “rack instant table” with three lids, which stores a mixer, power supplies, peripheral equipment, and wireless systems, and the lids turn into highly supportive work tables, and it will have it on display.
Mega Music & Light, manufacturer of aluminum structures (truss), lighting accessories (aluminum clamp, steel clamp, par 64, genie, lifts, fog fluid, camlock connectors, socapex, ide), stages, ground support, and containment barriers, will be present.
Stage Acoustics will present the SLS-LS8695P active line source system, the SLS S8RP active studio monitors, the SLS/RLA/1-1.5 line source system, the Stage Accompany amplifiers and DSP/FIR processor, Ultrasone headphones, and portable Lunchbox equipment, plus the SLS/RLA/2/3 systems they distribute in Mexico.
Vari Internacional will present the new Solid State Logic AWS900 console for the first time in Mexico. In the musical instruments area, it will feature the legendary Lee Oskar.
Novelties invites you to discover the all-new Chauvet 2005 lighting line.
d&b audiotechnik. Europe's most prestigious PA system manufacturer will present its versatile Q Series Line Array, as well as its D12 amplifier, which includes the processor for all its speakers.
DiGiCo. The D5 digital console is the most used by major artists around the world for its British sound and ease of use. The new D1 will also be presented.
Learn from the professionals at: "DJ´s School Mexico". The first and largest DJ school in the world for the learning and perfection of disc jockeys. www.djsschool.com
RCLighting. A 100% Mexican company, it will present its new equipment: DMX controller with an option for PC or standalone operation. Fully programmable 10-channel sequencer. Improved high-power DMX dimmer.
Shure will showcase the PGX line of wireless systems as a new addition.
Dor Internacional. The best option in Motors and Controllers for “Rigging”, installation, and distribution in cinema, audio, and professional projection will be demonstrating its lines.
Audio Acústica y Electrónica will present clinics and demonstrations of its Martin Audio, Martin Professional, and Digidesign brands.
The Fermatta Music Academy will also be present, offering its high-level music and technical education services.
Yamaha Mexico. Sale of Musical Instruments, Professional Audio, Audio/Video. Schools for Music Education, Support, Advice, and Service. Distributor of: Konig & Mayer and KHS (Accessories and Stands), DiMarzio (Guitar pickups and accessories), Paiste (Cymbals), Steinberg (Software).
MicroFusa, the sound school, will present its new online training platform for audio, music computing, and disc jockeying. More than 15 years back our school as a global benchmark in audio training.
There will also be booths from companies such as Hermes Music, Representaciones de Audio, Ampere Manufacturas, Equipos y Cintas, Top Music, Pro Audio Digital, Distribuidora Fimus, Teac México, G. Martell, Vector 10, Music Link, Martin Profesional, Soluciones Acústicas, TMB, Procases, Sensey, Solcor, Showco, Dicimex, Dístele, All Access, M-Audio, Lake Tech, IMCI, Music City, Sennheiser México, Digidesign, Escuela DIM, Shure Training Center, Mixtlán, DM Yamaha, Escuela Meyer, AMITRA, and many more.
Don't forget: Expo sound:check 2005 on March 15, 16, and 17 at the WTC Mexico City.
Let's all make the show happen!
Register at www.soundcheck.com.mx/EXPO