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ASC and Renkus-Heinz Bring Beatlemania to Life in Hamburg

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:59:20 -0700

Hamburg, Germany, October 2011. Almost half a century after their first gig in the city, The Beatles finally came home to Hamburg when the concept of a permanent interactive exhibition dedicated to the Fab Four became a reality, with a Renkus-Heinz loudspeaker system powering an immersive cinema experience.

Iconyx Sparks Up Summer in Sea Isle City

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:59:20 -0700

Sea Isle City, NJ, October 2011. The beach communities on New Jersey's eastern shore are popular tourist destinations during the summer months. Sea Isle City, a picturesque coastal town on Ludlam Island, sees an annual influx of nearly 40,000 vacationers between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and hosts a multitude of free events including beach parties, outdoor concerts and other activities.

CHS Productions Prefers Renkus-Heinz for High Quality Sound

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:58:20 -0700

Collingwood, ON, October 2011. Although many of today's larger houses of worship boast some pretty sophisticated audio systems, it's surprising how many small and mid-sized churches still struggle with mediocre sound. As CHS Productions' Roger Robinson points out, for many of them it's not for lack of desire, but more often a case of not knowing where to turn.

Historic St. Joseph's Cathedral is Reborn with Iconyx

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:59:20 -0700

Sioux Falls, SD, October 2011. Originally constructed in 1919, St. Joseph's Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD recently put the finishing touches on a decade-long restoration project. Totaling more than $16 million, the extensive renovation and restoration process of the majestic church was overseen by acclaimed architect Duncan G. Stroik.

IC Live Delivers For Qatar Soccer Stadiums

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:10:20 -0700

Qatar, September 2011. Two soccer stadiums in Qatar have each been equipped with a uniquely designed Renkus-Heinz IC Live digitally beam steerable PA system, configured to deliver music, safety announcements and match commentary in the largely roofless venues, which are owned by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC).

Poland's Royal Castle Upgrades to Iconyx

Thu, 20 Sep 2011 09:56:20 -0700

Warsaw, Poland, September 2011. Two Iconyx digitally steerable loudspeaker systems and a building-wide digital audio network have been provided for Poland's most historic building by M. Ostrowski Company, system integrator and Renkus-Heinz distributor for Poland.

Renkus-Heinz Welcomes Ladd Temple as Technical Sales Manager

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:56:20 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, September 2011. Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Ladd Temple to the position of Technical Sales Manager.

Renkus-Heinz Provides the Sound for Dubai's Spectacular Swim Stadium

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:50:08 -0700

DOHA, September 2011. Rising like an elegant blue wave from the sands of the Arabian Peninsula, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex is a stunningly futuristic building.

Renkus-Heinz Shows Four at PLASA 2011

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:43:05 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, August 2011. Renkus-Heinz will show its latest cutting-edge products at PLASA 2011 on the POLAR audio stand (1-F2) - and visitors will have an opportunity to hear the ground-breaking IC Live digital beam steering system live in the Technologies for Worship Pavilion, where the system will be in use for lectures throughout the day.

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Håkan Sjöö as European Sales Manager

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:37:55 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, August 2011. Renkus-Heinz is delighted to announce the appointment of Swedish-born Håkan Sjöö as the company's new European Sales Manager. Håkan has been the regional manager for Renkus-Heinz in India for the past two years, where he built up an extensive dealer network, assisted with the progress of several major sales and installations, and through this work acquired extensive knowledge of Renkus-Heinz and its products.

Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Series Creates Superior Sound at Historic Our Lady of Victory Basilica

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:04:29 -0700

Lackawanna, NY, August 2011. Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica is one of New York's popular tourist destinations. Long renowned for its impressive collection of religious artwork and breathtaking 19th century French architecture, the church receives nearly 2,000 visitors monthly who come to attend services or simply to view its magnificentstructural design and awe-inspiring collection of religious sculptures and artwork.

Hauppauge High’s Auditorium Goes High-Class with Renkus-Heinz

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:03:19 -0700

Hauppauge, NY, May 2011. When you mention the phrase “High School Auditorium,” images come to mind of multi-purpose rooms crammed with folding chairs and a patchwork of audio and video equipment. But Happauge High School’s main auditorium not only refutes that notion, it smashes it to smithereens.

Renkus-Heinz Pumps it Up in the New Von Braun Center

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:58:53 -0700

Huntsville, AL, July 2011. The Von Braun Center has been a cultural nexus of this city for more than 35 years. The center includes a performing arts complex, a playhouse, multiple exhibit halls and meeting areas, as well as its centerpiece, the Propst Arena. The 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue is home to Huntsville Havoc of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the Alabama Hammers of the Southern Indoor Football League, as well as numerous concerts and special events.

Cobra's IC Live captivates Hauptkirche St. Petri

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:22:01 -0700

Hamburg, Germany, May 2011. Hamburg's oldest parish church, Hauptkirche St. Petri, founded in the 11th century, has been equipped with a state of the art sound system designed and installed by COBRA sound light. The Hamburg based live event and system design company has fitted the oldest parish church of the Hanseatic city with Renkus-Heinz IC Live digitally beam steerable loudspeakers to achieve audiophile sound quality for church services, lectures, church music, concerts, readings and a wide variety of other cultural events.

Renkus-Heinz Plays Big at InfoComm 2011

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:57:40 -0700

Orlando, FL, June 2011. By all accounts, InfoComm 2011 was one of the busiest InfoComm shows ever, with crowded aisles and packed booths all across the show floor. And few exhibitors were busier than the folks at Renkus-Heinz, who were spotted daily in every corner of the Orange County Convention Center.

In the Audio Hall, the Renkus-Heinz booth played host to the company's annual Technology Theater, with ongoing seminars hosted by well-known pros including Bruce Olson of Olson Sound Design; Stefan Feistel of Ahnert Feistel Media Group; John Murray, principal of Optimum System Solutions; Doug Fowler of Fowler Audio Services; and Renkus-Heinz's own Rik Kirby and Jim Mobley. Between formal presentations, the booth's "Geek Bar" was buzzing with non-stop demonstrations of Renkus-Heinz products and technologies including SysTune, EASE, EASERA and RHAON.

Renkus-Heinz Provides Serene Sound for St. Benedict's Monastery

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:39:05 -0700

Snowmass, CO, June 2011. A short but breathtaking drive from trendy Aspen, St. Benedict's Monastery reflects the natural serenity of its majestic surroundings. Nestled in a valley on several thousand acres in western Colorado's Elk Mountains, it offers spectacular views of nearby Mt. Sopris' twin summits.

It's an idyllic environment for the Benedictine monks who mix their daily meditation and prayer with the running of a working ranch and bakery. The monks also operate the architecturally renowned Retreat House and Hermitages, hosting personal and group retreats, conducting daily liturgical services, and occasionally welcoming performances by world famous musicians from nearby Aspen.

Renkus-Heinz Presents Sessions with EASE at InfoComm 2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:23:33 -0700

Orlando, FL, June 2011. Renkus-Heinz will be offering a series of special Manufacturer Sessions during the upcoming InfoComm 2011 Convention.

A Busy InfoComm 2011 for Renkus-Heinz

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:29:17 -0700

Orlando, FL, June 2011. As always, this year's InfoComm Convention will be a busy time for Renkus-Heinz. The company will be sponsoring a full calendar of events and demonstrating a wide range of equipment throughout the show's three-day run.

The Renkus-Heinz Booth #421 will host a Technology Theater throughout the show, with regular informative seminars on a wide range of topics given by presenters including Bruce Olson of Olson Sound Design; Stefan Feistel of Ahnert Feistel Media Group; John Murray, principal of Optimum System Solutions; Doug Fowler of Fowler Audio Services; Rik Kirby and Jim Mobley of Renkus-Heinz, and still more to be announced.

Renkus-Heinz powers Nicosia Little Buddha bar's upscale nightlife

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:03:40 -0700

Punta Gorda, FL, May 2011. The latest upscale addition to Cyprus nightlife, the glittering Little Buddha bar in the island's capital Nicosia, is one of the stars of a list of recent installations by Renkus-Heinz distributor S&V MegaSound. With two club installations, a cathedral and a conference center completed and more in progress, the company is having, said owner Stelios Petrides, a "hectic" time.

Real Life Church Outfitted with Renkus-Heinz

Sat, 07 May 2011 11:40:55 -0700

Punta Gorda, FL, May 2011. When Abundant Life Church closed its doors in 2010, falling victim to the economy, a steep mortgage, and rising operating costs, it felt like the end of a beautiful dream for this close-knit congregation. Rather than fall by the wayside, the members immediately rallied together and set about finding a way to continue worshipping together.

Quest Sound Keeps the Music Pumping with Renkus-Heinz

Thu, 05 May 2011 04:22:05 -0700

Augusta, GA, May 2011. While a summer concert or other live event means a fun day out for most of us, none of it would happen without the efforts of the people behind the scenes. For Robert Boggs of Quest Sound and Productions, it’s all in a day’s work.

Renkus-Heinz tames the Baroque

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:20:05 -0700

Hamburg, Germany, May 2011. Hamburg’s iconic St Michaelis church, the most venerated church among German Protestants, has been equipped with one of Europe’s largest Iconyx digital beam steering systems. Churches and cathedrals often pose challenges for acousticians and sound system designers, but few surpass the architectural complexity of the cavernous St Michaelis, originally built in 1750.

Its interior is ornate Baroque at its most florid. White painted walls are endowed with gilded ornamentation and its architecture, advanced for its time, supports a soaring roof without columns.

Calvin College Fine Arts Center Reopens with Renkus-Heinz

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:15:01 -0700

Grand Rapids, MI, April 2011. Long the key component of Calvin College’s music and fine arts program, the Covenant Fine Arts Center has been the nexus of campus cultural life, its unique heptagonal shape a local landmark since its opening in 1966. But in recent years, students, faculty, and even community members had noticed that this once proud building had begun to lose much of its prior luster.

Renkus-Heinz Array for Landmark Texas Theater

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:50:45 -0700

San Marcos, TX, April 2011. Originally opened in 1941 as the Plaza Movie Theater, this grand old venue has gone through a variety of incarnations, including a live theater, cinema, restaurant and live music venue. Shutting its doors in 2008, this already-decaying building went further downhill, becoming another clichéd historic building locals spoke about with regret, wondering when some enterprising team would swoop in and uncover the space’s potential.

IC Live Rigs Stay Busy with AVW-TELAV

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:00:22 -0700

Montreal, Canada, April 2011. From modest beginnings as a regional Canadian translation company, AVW-TELAV has grown to become one of the leading audio visual solutions providers in North America. With parent company Freeman, AVW-TELAV now oversees more than 30 regional offices in the US and Canada, providing audio and video infrastructure for a wide range of major trade shows, summits and other events.

White Station High School Achieves Audio Excellence with IC Live

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:41:08 -0700

Memphis, TN, April 2011. White Station High School has a long-standing policy of striving for excellence, and has a long and well-deserved reputation as one of the best high schools in Tennessee. The student body of 2,300 Spartans, as they’re proudly named, produces championships across the board, including numerous city and state titles in basketball and football.

Several students who participate in band, orchestra, symphony and choir hold All-West and All-State chair positions. The school’s team of competitive academians regularly wins the Knowledge Bowl, an academic competition, and the Mock Trial has won the Tennessee State Championship in 2009 and 2010.

Renkus-Heinz Introduces CTS® Accredited RU Audio Training

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:00:43 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, March 2011. Renkus-Heinz is launching two InfoComm CTS Accredited RU training programs for audio technicians in the fields of Intelligibility and Digital Beam Steering. The senior course instructor is well-known pro audio developer, instructor, AES moderator, author and journalist John Murray

Renkus-Heinz Pushes Out The Boat at ISE

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:33:22 -0700

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 2011. Renkus-Heinz, in conjunction with TM Audio, its distributor for The Netherlands, celebrated a busy ISE 2011 show with a VIP boat trip around the city's famous canals, accompanied by fifty leading audio consultants, journalists and other colleagues.

Renkus-Heinz TRX Series Blends in at Church of the Holy Cross

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:01:09 -0800

Sumter, SC, March 2011. Built in 1850-1852 on land donated by American Revolutionary War General Thomas Sumter, the Church of the Holy Cross is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, with Bavarian-made stained glass windows and one of the few original Henry Erben pipe organs in existence in the United States. The church is the burial site of former US Ambassador Joel Roberts Poinsett, botanist and namesake of the poinsettia.

DAT'S RHAON Controlled Sound Gives Swedish Horse Owners a Head Start

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:22:29 -0800

BORLÄNGE, SWEDEN. Romme Trotting racetrack in the Swedish city of Borlänge has taken delivery of one of the first RHAON (Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network) installations in Sweden. Robert Nilsson, from Swedish design and installation company DAT AB, which was awarded the design and installation contract, says: "We were called in for an AV meeting as part of their complete restoration of the horse owners' room. I made a presentation of all the benefits a RHAON controlled sound system would have, not only for the horse owners' room but on also on the whole race track, and he was very quick to agree."

Iconyx Combines Aesthetics with Quality Sound at St. Columb’s

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:46:05 -0800

Ridgeland, MS, February 2011. One hundred miles from the start of the historic Natchez Trace, the city of Ridgeland, MS is steeped in the rich tradition of Southern Hospitality, with a small town charm and big city amenities. Ridgeland is the birthplace of country music artist Faith Hill and home to St. Columb’s Episcopal Church.

Beloved L.A. Chapel Gets an Audio Makeover with Iconyx

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:43:30 -0800

Los Angeles, CA, February 2011. Completed in 1955, Loyola Marymount University’s Sacred Heart Chapel has been a part of the Los Angeles coastline for more than a half century. It’s a majestic space, a basilica-style church spanning some 26,000 square feet and accommodating more than 1,000. Its tall stained glass windows, long hanging chandeliers, terrazzo tile and concrete and marble pillars make for an architectural gem, but create something of an acoustical nightmare.

Renkus-Heinz Helps Bring New Life to Historic Theater

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:25:16 -0800

Philadelphia, PA, February 2011. In 1882 Russell Conwell, a pastor and lawyer from Boston, arrived in Philadelphia to lead Grace Baptist Church. Conwell agreed to tutor a young man unable to afford a formal education. Soon thereafter others showed up for Conwell’s evening classes at the Baptist Temple, and the number of students quickly grew into the hundreds. In 1888, a charter for Temple College was issued, and in 1907 the school became Temple University.

Iconyx Makes it Clear for Meridian’s First Baptist Church

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:42:44 -0800

Meridian, MS, February 2011. Although the large megachurches get plenty of headlines and recognition, most systems designers will tell you, it’s the mid-size church market that keeps them in business. For every high-profile mammoth cathedral, there are hundreds of under-1000 capacity sanctuaries in need of better audio. Not surprisingly, a considerable number of them can be found in the Southern Bible Belt.

Iconyx Tames a Legendary Challenge

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:06:37 -0800

Omaha, NE. For history buffs, the idea of turning a classic old train station into a museum scores high on the Really Cool Ideas scale. For the person tasked with designing a sound system for said museum, not so much. When it opened in 1929, Omaha’s Union Station represented the city’s burgeoning growth as a railway hub and a gateway to the west. Hailed as one of the Midwest’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture, the station remained a hub of activity until the decline of the nation’s rail era, finally shuttered in 1971.

Iconyx Helps St. Louis Church Sound as Good as it Looks

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:39:56 -0800

Affton, MO, January 2011. This leafy St. Louis suburb is home to Seven Holy Founders Church, one of the four original North American monasteries of the Servite Order, whose roots date back to 11th century Florence. The church is an impressive sight, a broad and stately eight-sided structure of brick and glass. But while the soaring 28-foot ceilings and ornate stained glass may be visually and spiritually inspiring, they create an acoustical environment that is less than ideal.

Iconyx Helps Shape New Worship Environment

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:47:14 -0800

Greensboro, NC, January 2011. When St. Pius Tenth Parish first opened its doors in 1955, Greensboro had already become the state’s third-largest city, an industrial center whose population was still expanding. Now, more than half a century later, the parish’s congregation has swelled to well over 1000. After several decades of holding multiple services in a 300-seat sanctuary, the church recently dedicated their spacious new facility.

Visit Renkus-Heinz at NAMM 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:21:02 -0800

Anaheim, CA, January 2011. This year's NAMM Convention in Anaheim will be a busy show for Renkus-Heinz, but the atmosphere at booth #6420 will be anything but harried, says Marketing Manager Margie Ulm. "NAMM is always a great show for us," says Ulm. "It's a good opportunity to reconnect with long-time clients and friends who come by to catch up, see our latest products and talk about their plans for the coming year."

Omaha Art Space Gets Focused with Renkus-Heinz

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:45:36 -0800

Omaha, NE, November 2010. Founded by renowned artist/sculptor Jun Kaneko, the Kaneko organization is a public non-profit established to provide a space and resource for creative arts in the Omaha area. The Bow Truss Room is a large open gallery space that's described as "not a museum, gallery, library nor research center, but an open space for open minds that nurtures and promotes creativity in the arts, sciences and philosophy." The space hosts a wide range of programs, performances, exhibits and presentations, ranging from artists' exhibitions and lectures to music and dance.

Renkus-Heinz Hosts Technology Theater at AES Convention

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:31:20 -0800

San Francisco, CA, November 2010. Renkus-Heinz will present a full schedule of informative presentations during the upcoming Audio Engineering Society Convention at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center, November 5 through 7, 2010.

North Dakota State Fair Grandstand Is Just Grand With Renkus-Heinz

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:26:16 -0800

Minot, ND, November 2010. The North Dakota State Fair in Minot is one of the largest events in the state, held in late July every year since 1922. Attendance has consistently increased since 2000, attracting more than 300,000 people in 2010. Dubbed "the entertainment capital of North Dakota," the State Fair Center complex is home to the nine-day annual event that includes agricultural and livestock competitions, carnival rides and concessions, and concerts.

Iconyx Helps Hartselle Church Congregants Reflect on Great Sound

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:27:34 -0700

Hartselle, AL, September 2010. Hartselle’s newest house of worship, Hartselle Church of Christ, boasts beautiful, inspirational architecture featuring high ceilings and ornate brickwork. It’s an impressive looking sanctuary, and the church’s elders are understandably proud.

TM Audio goes for gold with IC Live at Leiden Theatre

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:34:53 -0700

Leiden, Holland October 2010. TM Audio, Renkus-Heinz distributor for the Netherlands, has equipped two auditoriums in the City Concert Hall in Leiden with IC Live digitally beam steerable PA systems, including one system finished in metallic gold paint to match the room's décor. The City Concert Hall is an historic building housing several multipurpose rooms, including the 19th century 838-seat Great Hall, the brand-new 349 seat Aalmarkt Hall and the 250 seat Bree Hall.

University of Wisconsin's Young Auditorium Gets IC Live Triple

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:26:19 -0700

Whitewater, WI, October 2010. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Irvin L. Young Auditorium recently received an audio makeover that included the very first installation of an IC Live system utilizing the new ICL-R three-tall "triple" arrays. As Scott Leonard of Wauwatosa, WI-based Professional Audio Designs explains, audio for the 1300-seat hall offered some unique design challenges. “The balcony is steeply raked, giving it quite a bit of height to the seats at the rear wall,” he says. “We needed to design a system with a balcony delay but also provide a reference to the stage for localization.”

St. Henry’s Gets a New Voice with Renkus-Heinz

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:22:35 -0700

Perham, MN, September 2010. For many smaller towns, the local church is a focal point for friends and neighbors to meet and keep in touch. And for residents of Perham, Minnesota, St. Henry’s Catholic Church has long been just that. The sanctuary’s soaring walls and high arched ceilings have made it a wonderful place to gather for traditional Sunday services.

Renkus-Heinz launches IC2 and Modular Point Source Array at PLASA 2010

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:31:59 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, September 2010. PLASA 2010 will host the European debut of the latest products in the expanding IC Live family of digitally steerable array loudspeakers - with a 'world first' from Renkus-Heinz, in the striking shape of the new IC2, or 'IC Squared'. Also new to Europe is the CF/CFX Modular Point Source Array, a groundbreaking solution for today's small and mid-sized venues, including auditoria, night clubs, theaters and houses of worship.

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Kirby to VP of Sales & Marketing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:38:22 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, September 2010. Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Rik Kirby to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Kirby has been with Renkus-Heinz for 5 years, most recently as Vice President of Operations, and previously as National Sales Manager. A pro audio veteran, his resume includes stints at Turbosound and BSS Audio and before that several years as a Live Sound Engineer.

Honky Tonkin' On The Strip - Gilley's is Reborn at Las Vegas' Treasure Island

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:11:49 -0700

Las Vegas, NV, September 2010. Mickey Gilley's legacy as an icon of country music was already secure when he opened his original namesake bar and honky tonk in Pasadena, Texas in 1971. With its mechanical broncos and classy roadhouse vibe, the club was further immortalized as the centerpiece of the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy, setting the benchmark for hip country music bars from coast to coast.

Stage Audio Services scores with first UK IC Live rental system

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:22 -0700

UK, AUGUST 2010. Midlands based Stage Audio Services, which supplies live audio production for events ranging from TV shows and sports events to touring, has become the first UK rental purchaser of the Renkus-Heinz IC Live digitally steerable array system. The company describes its first four clients’ reactions to the diminutive system, which was rated an “impressive performer” in a recent loudspeaker shoot-out, as “bowled over by its sound and looks”.

ICONYX Systems Now Crestron Compatible

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:14:47 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, August 2010. Renkus-Heinz, a leading innovator in professional audio and loudspeaker design, has announced compatibility between their acclaimed ICONYX Digitally Steerable Arrays and Crestron Remote Controllers.

AFMG Offers $200 TradeUp Allowance for SysTune and EASERA

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:02:08 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, August 2010. Renkus-Heinz, the worldwide distributor for AFMG's SysTune and EASERA programs, today announces a $200 TradeUp offer for owners of MLSSA, TEF and Smaart. The two popular measurement tools from Ahnert Feistel Media Group have been regularly upgraded since their introduction. AFMG's policy is to support customers by continually improving their software programs and providing frequent significant program updates to users at no charge - 10 in the last five years for EASE and three in three years for SysTune.

AFMG Shows Latest Acoustic Tools at ICA 2010 in Sydney

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:34:27 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, August 2010. Renkus-Heinz announces that AFMG, developer of industry leading electro-acoustics measurement and analysis products EASE, EASERA, SysTune, AUBION and more, will be exhibiting at the 20th International Congress on Acoustics in Sydney, Australia, on 23-27 August on booth #17.

Iconyx Tames Virginia’s Science Museum

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:42:54 -0700

Richmond, Virginia, August 2010. is a city steeped in history. The state capitol is home to some of America’s most legendary architecture, including the majestic building that now houses the Science Museum of Virginia. Built in 1917 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the former Broad Street Railway Station is a grand and vast space replete with massive rotunda, soaring domed roof, granite floors and marble walls.

Audio Services LLC Stays Busy with Renkus-Heinz

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:58:19 -0700

Rochelle Park, NJ, August 2010. While the big high-profile touring companies may get all the attention, most audio professionals know that on any given day, it's the small and mid-sized sound companies that handle the lion's share of concerts and events. With all due respect to the late James Brown, these are truly the hardest working guys in show business.

Renkus-Heinz Announces New Brazilian Distributor

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:59:57 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA August 2010. Renkus-Heinz, a leading innovator in professional audio and loudspeaker design, has announced the appointment of AMI Music International as the company's new Brazilian distributor. Based in Sao Paulo, AMI is one of the leading professional audio distributors and project design groups in Brazil, with an impressive distribution network of audio and live sound professionals covering the entire region.

Toronto's Air Canada Centre Goes Digital - Focused Audio for Megascale Video Signage

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:51:19 -0700

Toronto, Ontario, July 2010. Situated in Canada's largest city, Toronto, Ontario, the Air Canada Centre is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team whose die-hard fans are renowned in the NHL for their devotion to their team. Air Canada Centre also hosts the Toronto Raptors NBA basketball team, and the Toronto Rock lacrosse team.

Renkus-Heinz Pumps Lazerfest

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:23:31 -0700

Indianola, Iowa, June 2010. Summer concert season kicked off with a powerful punch as more than 25,000 metal fans converged on Indianola's National Balloon Classic Field for this year's Lazerfest. Even cloudy skies and chilly weather weren't enough to dampen the spirits of the sold out crowd. The annual festival, created by local radio station KAZR in nearby Des Moines, has grown rapidly since its resurgence in 2007, and this year marked the first time the show has expanded to two stages to accommodate an expanded roster of hardcore metal musicians.

InfoComm Was a Blast for Renkus-Heinz

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:11:01 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, June 2010. It was a busy InfoComm Convention this year, with more than 32,000 visitors strolling the aisles at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Renkus-Heinz blue and white logo was everywhere, with a full program of events and presentations in the hall and at nearby venues.

Renkus-Heinz Introduces IC Squared - The World's First Crossover Array

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:26:28 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, June 2010. Renkus-Heinz, creators of the Iconyx line of steerable array technology, has announced the IC2 (Squared), the first ever crossover array. The IC Squared is a digitally steerable line array that combines the power and focus of point source loudspeaker technology with the control and flexibility of a digitally steered array.

Renkus-Heinz Announces AFMG Aubion x.8

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:30:54 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, June 2010. Renkus-Heinz announces the introduction of Aubion x.8, the new 8-channel A/D-D/A converter from Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG). The Aubion x.8 made its worldwide debut at the InfoComm Convention, June 9-11 in Las Vegas, and will be distributed by Renkus-Heinz.

Renkus-Heinz Expands Iconyx Family with New IC Live Models

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:28:11 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, June 2010. Renkus-Heinz Iconyx family of digitally steered array loudspeaker systems continues to grow with the addition of two new models designed for live applications. Two new additions to the IC Live series introduced at this year's InfoComm Show in Las Vegas.

Renkus-Heinz Introduces New - CF/CFX Modular Point Source Line Array

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:52:40 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, June 2010. Renkus-Heinz, a leading innovator in professional audio and loudspeaker design, has introduced the new CF/CFX Series, a modular point source line array loudspeaker system.

Classic Church Gets Classy Upgrade with Iconyx

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:50:51 -0700

Davidson, NC, June 2010. The sanctuary at Davidson College Presbyterian Church has been fitted with a new sound system utilizing high-performance, low-profile Renkus-Heinz Iconyx loudspeaker systems. Majestic architecture can be visually stunning, but it's rarely a treat for acoustical consultants. Such was the case with the sanctuary at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. The 1200-seat venue's soaring ceilings and Gothic columns resonate with proud tradition.

Dont Forget! Renkus-Heinz Has Lots Going On at InfoComm

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:55:07 -0700

Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2010. This year's InfoComm Convention will be busy busy busy, and Renkus-Heinz will be holding a full calendar of events for your viewing and listening pleasure. Things kick off at the Renkus-Heinz booth (C7622) with our press event on Wednesday June 9, at 12:00 Noon. If you're a member of the media, come by and be the first on your block to get the real skinny on several bits of exciting news.

A Full InfoComm Show for Renkus-Heinz

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:04:29 -0700

Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2010. Las Vegas is a city that doesn't sleep, and Renkus-Heinz will be celebrating the Vegas spirit, burning the midnight oil with a full calendar of events and presentations throughout this year's InfoComm Convention.

Please Join Us for the Renkus-Heinz Press Event at InfoComm 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:53:12 -0700

Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2010. Members of the media are cordially invited to the Renkus-Heinz press event at this year's InfoComm Convention. On Wednesday June 9, at 12:00 Noon, Renkus-Heinz will be holding our annual press event. Please join us at Booth C7622 for a peek at some of the exciting products we'll be unveiling at the show.

Iconyx Delivers Clarity in US $3m Washington Church Upgrade

Mon, 31 May 2010 19:58:31 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, May 2010. A Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Digitally Beam Steerable loudspeaker system, installed by CTSI, has been chosen as the audio centerpiece of a $3 million renovation of the venerable Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.

World's first Digitally Steerable Loudspeaker for Live Rental joins PLASA Loudspeaker shoot-out on May 20

Sun, 30 May 2010 17:05:26 -0700

London, UK, June 2010. Renkus-Heinz will demonstrate IC Live, the world's first digitally steerable loudspeaker designed specifically for high power rental applications, during the PLASA / L&SI loudspeaker demonstration at The Centaur in Cheltenham from 12:00-13:00 on May 20th. The company's senior vice-president and head of design Ralph Heinz will join a team from UK distributors Polar Audio at the event.

Iconyx Helps Restore a Texas Landmark

Mon, 31 May 2010 22:46:05 -0700

Highland Park, TX, May 2010. Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) at Southern Methodist University (SMU), which dates back to 1916, has recently undergone a major renovation that includes a new pipe organ, sanctuary refurbishment and Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Digitally Steerable Array loudspeakers, specified by Kirkegaard & Associates and installed by Clair Brothers Systems.

Renkus-Heinz Reference Point Array is in Time for Titans

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:05:07 -0700

Alexandria, V, April 27, 2010. T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., which found Hollywood fame in the 2000 Disney blockbuster Remember the Titans, presented an unusual challenge to the designers of its new sound system - plenty of space for the new loudspeakers but very little time to fit them. Sure, it wasn't quite as tough as the struggle faced by Denzel Washington's football coach character in the movie, set in 1971, who builds a team for the freshly integrated Alexandria Virginia high school, overcomes inter-racial tensions and the loss of one of its stars, goes on to win the state championship and becomes national runner-up. But it seems every job has a few unique wrinkles, and this one was no exception.

Renkus-Heinz Shows Digital Beam Steering Line and More at AES Brazil

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:36:53 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, April 2010. Exhibiting for the first time at AES Brazil in the company’s 31-year history, Renkus-Heinz will show the world’s most advanced Digitally Steerable Column Array line, Iconyx, at the 14th AES Brazil on May 4-6 on Stand A/B/6.

Classic Church Gets Classy Upgrade with Iconyx

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:01:32 -0700

Davidson, NC, April 2010. The sanctuary at Davidson College Presbyterian Church has been fitted with a new sound system utilizing high-performance, low-profile Renkus-Heinz Iconyx loudspeaker systems. Majestic architecture can be visually stunning, but it's rarely a treat for acoustical consultants. Such was the case with the sanctuary at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. The 1200-seat venue's soaring ceilings and Gothic columns resonate with proud tradition.

Renkus-Heinz adds Derrick Pierce to Engineering Staff

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:51:08 -0700

Foothill Ranch, CA, April 2010. Renkus-Heinz has expanded their engineering staff with the appointment of Derrick Pierce to the position of Staff Loudspeaker Engineer. The California native returns to the state after more than a decade in design engineering and product development with loudspeaker manufacturers JL Audio in Florida. A designer of several award-winning products, Pierce has also held high-level engineering positions with Niles Audio and Menlo Scientific., and contributed to the development of several patents.

Renkus-Heinz IC Live Helps - Famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir Feel at Home

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:44:41 -0700

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 2010. Four of Renkus-Heinz's IC Live steerable line array systems are being used to create a natural ambience in the famed choir's main performance space. Few vocal groups are as instantly recognizable as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, both by name and by sound. Founded in 1847, the famed choir has become an integral part of American culture, performing regularly from the landmark Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.

Charlotte's Knight Theater Opens with Renkus-Heinz Line Arrays

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:15:14 -0700

Charlote NC, March 2010. Charlotte's Knight Theater has been outfitted with a state-of-the-art sound system that includes Renkus-Heinz's PNX102LA line arrays, along with center clusters of STX4-Series loudspeakers. Part of the newly-completed Wells Fargo Cultural Campus that also houses the 55-story Duke Energy Center, the Mint Museum and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the 1200-seat Knight Theater is home to the North Carolina Dance Theater, the Charlotte Symphony, and a wide variety of music, comedy and touring productions

Renkus-Heinz All Weather System Powers German Stadium

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:32:05 -0800

Foothill Ranch, CA, March, 2010. A high power, weatherized and digitally networked Renkus-Heinz PA system has been installed for west German football club Alemannia Aachen at its New Tivoli stadium in Aachen. The stadium's architects were tasked with retaining the ambience of the club's old ground, especially its reputation for crowd noise. The tall, steep stands are close to the pitch, and the low suspended steel roof with a 3m glass lip was also designed to boost noise levels. Bundesliga regulations permit both seated and standing spectators, with 11,681 of the 32,900 total capacity standing on terraces 80 rows high behind each goal.

Classic Sanctuary Gets a Modern Sound with Iconyx

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:16:44 -0800

Hershey PA, March 2010. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church has updated their 1960s-vintage sanctuary with a new Iconyx system, meeting the needs of both traditional and contemporary worship. As Dr. Bob Griffin of Baltimore-based Design and Integration observes, it was also an important consideration in designing the church's new sound system. "Speech intelligibility and focused coverage are always high priorities, particularly in a very reverberant space such as this one," he says. "But it was also important to create a system with a high degree of musicality, to support the church's growing demand for a contemporary, praise band-based sound."

Renkus-Heinz Beam Steering Arrays Bring Clarity to the University of Cologne Auditorium

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:03:23 -0700

Cologne, Germany, March, 2010. German system designers hartmann+mathias partnerschaft and acoustic consultants Peutz have unveiled a new audio system for the auditorium of Cologne University. Four Renkus-Heinz ICONYX IC 24 digitally steerable array loudspeakers, supplied by German distributor atlantic audio, deliver precisely focused speech and music, with installation by Light Tec Medientechnik.

Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Clarifies the Issues at Montreal City Hall

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:41:38 -0800

Montreal, Quebec, March 2010. Even in a city as renowned for its architecture as Montreal, this City Hall stands out. The city government recently decided out to modernize its conference systems, but adopted a "no compromises" policy toward the building's distinctive and historic style.

Daltrey and Townshend Rock Super Bowl XLIV Press Conference With IC Live

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:36:37 -0800

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 2010. The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey lent a musical flair to the Super Bowl XLIV press conference, rocking the house courtesy of Renkus-Heinz's IC Live line array systems. Press conferences are generally fairly droll affairs, and reporters aren't easily impressed, but the crowd at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center's Floridian Ballroom was anything but sedate as the two original members of The Who picked up acoustic guitars and provided them with a short but intimate set of the band's classics, including Behind Blue Eyes, Pinball Wizard and Won't Get Fooled Again.

First Family of Digital Audio Networking & Digital Beam Steering at ProLight+Sound

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:17:15 -0800

Foothill Ranch, CA, February 2010. Renkus-Heinz will show the latest addition to the immensely successful IC Live digitally beam steerable loudspeaker series - the ICL-LM Low-Mid Module. With a four-year lead in digital beam steering, loudspeakers for speech and music, we are continuing to develop a wide range of products to suit yet more applications.

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Norbert Bau as Middle East Sales Representative

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:18:21 -0800

Foothill Ranch, CA, March 2010. Renkus-Heinz has appointed Mr Norbert Bau as its sales representative for the Middle East, with immediate effect. Based in Dubai, Norbert Bau has worked closely with Renkus-Heinz for the past four years as part of its Middle East distribution network. He has now joined the company to help build on the strong growth for Renkus-Heinz in the region.

At NAMM 2010, Renkus-Heinz was All Over the Place

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:39:17 -0800

Anaheim, CA January 2010. Despite the doom and gloom predictions of economic woes, NAMM 2010 was by all accounts a rousing success, with record attendance and upbeat crowds. And it seemed like everywhere you turned at the show, Renkus-Heinz was there. Reprising last year’s triumphant debut, a full IC Live system once again greeted attendees at the lobby’s center stage, hosting a full program of performances that got the crowd pumped up even before they entered the show floor. Among the lobby stage’s many highlights was a surprise rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by rock stalwart Ted Nugent.