Contents
June 2017
Vol.XXVIII No.3
DEPARTMENTS
9 INPUT
The Rise of Immersive
Technologies
10 SIGNALS
Updates from across the
Canadian pro audio industry
18 PROFILE
Jeffrey Holdip, Frank Laratta
& Kerry Martin
22 PRODUCT TESTS
QSC’s brand new K.2 Series
speakers, Electro-Voice’s ND
Microphone Series & the
latest MacBook Pro from
Apple.
44 PRODUCTS
New wares for every arm of
the industry.
53 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
56 SOUND ADVICE
Mastering Your Boy Tony
Braxton’s Adult Contempt,
Part 2
58 ITINERARY
Your industry calendar
60 CLASSIFIEDS
62 PROJECT FILE
On tour with MAGIC!, L’Astral
in Montreal & more
All about the restoration of Subterranean Sound’s historic Air Montserrat Neve console, Pg. 30
FEATURES
A NEW SOUND SYSTEM & NEW ERA
AT TORONTO’S
26
MASSEY HALL
38
THE PRESENT & FUTURE OF AV CONTRACTING
By Andrew King
Massey Hall is amidst the first stages of the
most significant revitalization in the revered
performance venue’s history, which includes
a brand new sound reinforcement system.
CHASING THE
UNICORN
INNOVATION IN
INTEGRATION
By Andrew King
A panel of top Canadian consultants and
integrators weighs in on current and
incoming trends and technologies affecting
their day-to-day operations and the industry
as a whole.
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RESTORING THE HISTORIC NEVE
CONSOLE AT TORONTO’S
SUBTERRANEAN SOUND
By Kevin Young
The Neve Air Studios Montserrat console,
built specifically for producer George Martin
some 40 years ago, recently underwent
an extensive restoration at its new Toronto
home.
REVVING UP RIDER
NATION
34
A sizeable system for Regina’s new football stadium, Pg. 34
REGINA’S BRAND NEW MOSAIC STADIUM
By Andrew King
To compete with the hoards of hometown
fans, Regina’s brand new stadium features
a significant sound system that ensures
consistent, even, and loud coverage for
every seat.
Cover Photo:
Massey Hall’s new d&b
J-Series PA by Neal
Burstyn, NTBCreative.com.