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6 July, 2021
Alliances & Partnerships
Double A Productions Draws Raves From Artists and Clients Alike With High Performance Systems From QSC
Pensacola, FL (June 6, 2021) — [De, Fr, Es] — Double A Productions is a one-stop shop for medium to large events across the U.S. Southeast. They’ve provided audio-visual support to country stars, theatre-sized rock revues, political inaugurations, and worship services — always to rave reviews from clients and attendees. Notably, they were able to keep socially distanced productions afloat while observing Covid precautions. Owners Chris Albrecht and Greg Adams, along with Production Pros Chip Thompson and Wes Rutland credit their integration of QSC active and passive line arrays. On the passive side, WideLine 10 and WideLine 8 array loudspeakers pair with GP218 subwoofers, all of which are powered by PLD4.5 multichannel amplifiers. Active elements include KLA12 array loudspeakers, KLA181 and KW181 subwoofers, with KW122 as wedges and K10.2 loudspeakers for fills and…
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17 December, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC EMEA takes Live Sound business direct in Germany, the UK and Ireland
Sinsheim, December 16, 2019 - [De] - As of January 1, 2020, QSC EMEA will become the exclusive distributor of its live sound portfolio in Germany and in the UK and Ireland. QSC is pleased to announce its new distribution organization. Freddy Sicko, Director Live Sound Central Europe, will lead the organization in those countries. Sicko, who joined QSC EMEA at the beginning of 2019, brings decades of pro-audio industry experience in various leadership positions to the company. Most recently, he was General Manager of Shure MEA’s office in Dubai. QSC EMEA welcomes two seasoned sales professionals Carsten Schiedeck, Sales Manager Retail, Germany, and Emma O’Sullivan, Sales Manager Retail, the UK and Ireland, who will be responsible for MI retailers in those countries respectively. Jens Stellmacher, Director Business Development, AV Rental, will be responsible for…
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5 September, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Showcases Premium Audio and Control Solutions at Nationwide USA Today Wine & Food Experience Festival
Costa Mesa, Calif. (September 5, 2019) – QSC is excited to announce its sponsorship of the USA Today Wine & Food Experience, which kicks off September 7, 2019 in New York. As the official audio solutions provider for this 10-city nationwide tour, QSC will support the sprawling festival’s music and live demonstrations with its premium audio and control solutions. Throughout the festival grounds, an immersive compliment of local music and scheduled announcements will be processed, managed and controlled by the new MP-M Series music and paging mixer, which is part of the QSC Premium Business Music Solutions. Perfect for music reinforcement in retail, restaurant, hospitality and other commercial spaces, the MP-M Series mixers offer a holistic systems approach with an intuitive, wizard-based configuration tool for integrators, and a customizable end user control…
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7 August, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Consolidates Distribution in Australia with TAG
Costa Mesa (August 7, 2019) – QSC announces that TAG will distribute its Live Sound and Systems solutions in Australia, effective August 7, 2019. As a leading full-line supplier of professional audio equipment, TAG will stand as the single, strategic distribution partner for Australia, offering a complete portfolio of award-winning loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, audio processors, and software-based audio, video & control processing with remote monitoring and management capabilities. “We are thrilled to expand our 25-year strategic partnership with TAG,” says Andy Pearce, Director of System Sales – Asia Pacific and Greater China, QSC, who will be managing the transition. “TAG brings the same level of expertise and passion to the new CP Series loudspeakers, the expanding “World of K” loudspeakers/subwoofer portfolio and TouchMix Series, as it brings to…
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16 May, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Announces New Distribution Partner for Iberia
Sinsheim, Germany (May 16, 2019) – [De, Fr, Es] QSC announces the appointment of Earpro, S.A. as a new distribution partner for the Iberian region, effective June 1, 2019. As a leading global AV Pro solutions distributor (audio, lighting, video and control), Earpro will represent both QSC Live Sound and Systems solutions in Spain, Portugal and Andorra. “We are excited to partner with such an experienced and highly professional distribution partner to expand the QSC brand for both the Live Sound and Systems businesses in the Iberian region,” says Ron Marchant, Senior Director Distribution Management QSC EMEA. “As part of this transition, we would also like to thank SoundLight for their commitment and partnership during the last years.” Miguel Mezquita, Managing Director of Earpro says, "After leading the professional audio distribution for the last 30 years in Iberia,…
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19 March, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Announces New Distribution Partner in the Middle East
Sinsheim, Germany. (March 19, 2019) [Fr, Es] – QSC today announced GSL Professional will begin distributing QSC Systems and Live Sound portfolios in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, including Iraq, beginning 1 July 2019. “As QSC continues to expand the Q-SYS Ecosystem and Live Sound portfolio and focus on specific vertical markets, we look forward to working with GSL Professional to provide new and existing customers the service and support needed in order to accelerate growth in the region,” says Ron Marchant, Senior Director Sales Management, QSC EMEASA. “We want to thank our existing distribution partners SGTC Professional (Systems) and PAXT Ltd (Live Sound) for helping establish QSC as a globally recognized leader in audio, video & control solutions for business partners and end users alike.” “QSC has a very impressive line of solutions that are…
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17 January, 2019
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Appoints Brands on Stage as Live Sound Distribution Partner in Latin America
Costa Mesa, CA (January 17, 2019) — [Es] — QSC is pleased to announce the expanded role of Brands on Stage as its Latin American distribution partner for the company’s Live Sound division. With many years of expertise as leading distributors in the region, Brands on Stage will now manage the QSC Live Sound Portfolio throughout Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay, enabling new QSC brand-growth opportunities with Latin American channel partners and their customers. “We are very excited to be part of the QSC family. Our work philosophies are 100% aligned. For many years, Brands on Stage have continually strived to keep improving ourselves and today we have our reward – the honor of carrying the flag of QSC and its representation throughout Latin America,” says Guillermo Promesti, Principal of Brands on Stage. “We have plans to offer…
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24 May, 2016
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Expands its European Presence with the Appointments of French Distributors Algam and AED
Costa Mesa, CA (May 19, 2016) —QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of two new distribution partners in France, Algam Enterprises and AED Distribution. Algam will represent the QSC Systems Division and AED will represent the QSC Professional Division, respectively, to offer the company’s renowned portfolio of integrated systems and live sound products and solutions to customers throughout the country. Both firms bring many years of expertise as leading distributors in the region, enabling premium manufacturers of professional audio visual products to consistently gain top market share positions in the region. The new appointments follow a long and successful collaboration between QSC and Sennheiser France, who, by mutual agreement, will end their distribution arrangements at the beginning of July 2016. This decision, taken at the highest level in each…
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12 October, 2015
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC Announces Partnership with VIVID AV Media
Costa Mesa, CA, October 2015 —QSC, a leader in professional audio manufacturing, has expanded its global influence by bringing AV marketing & sales consultancy VIVID Audiovisual Media onto its team. Glen Harris, QSC Director of Sales EAME (Systems Group), said, “I am delighted to be working with VIVID AV Media at a very exciting time for QSC Systems. With VIVID’s knowledge of the systems business in the Middle East, they are an ideal partner to build a strong sales channel for the company’s recently announced Corporate AV solution based around the new Q-SYS™ Core 110f, TSC-7t and SPA amplifiers”. Those corporate solutions made a big splash in the U.S. market in 2015, winning several rewards at the InfoComm release, including rAVe Best New Audio Product and Sound & Video Contractor Best of Show for the Q-SYS Core 110f DSP Appliance. QSC looks forward to helping…
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28 August, 2015
Alliances & Partnerships
Klock Entertainment and QSC
Klock Entertainment, based in Harrisburg, PA, is a fully-time full-service entertainment and production company specializing in social events (mostly weddings). Founder and CEO Jason Klock and his 35 employees provide DJ entertainment, lighting, and photo booth services for over 600 events a year. “We are a total QSC company when it comes to loudspeakers and our DJ's couldn't be happier. Our go-to rig for a wedding reception are two K12 powered loudspeakers,” says Klock. “We also add the KW181 subwoofers for larger parties. Additionally, we use K10’s and K8’s for Cocktail Receptions. A majority of our weddings also hire us to provide audio for the ceremony as well. For this we use the TouchMix-8 combined with either the K8 or K10 series speakers.” “For our applications, we most appreciate the versatility that the QSC K Series offers, such as multiple types of inputs,…
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1 July, 2015
Alliances & Partnerships
QSC and IDEA Create Technical Partnership for Industry Leading Sound Solution
Beginning July 1, 2015, all IDEA Pro Audio passive, bi-, tri- and quad-amp loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems will be powered by a new set of system amplifier racks named IDEA ProRack Series, featuring PLD Series amplifiers from QSC. The result of a technical partnership between QSC and the Galicia, Spain-based European loudspeaker manufacturer, this collaboration brings to market advanced, complete professional sound reinforcement systems, optimized for maximized performance of the IDEA loudspeaker portfolio. The IDEA engineering team had been searching for the most powerful and feature rich, cost-sensible processing and amplification platform available in the market today, and determined that the QSC PLD Series represent an absolutely perfect match with all existing IDEA loudspeaker configurations. Ideally suited as the optimal system amplifier solution for IDEA…
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29 September, 2014
Alliances & Partnerships
Erin & the Project On the Road with QSC
Introducing Erin & The Project, an original music duo combining soul, R&B, pop, funk and jazz influences. All E & the P songs feature powerhouse female vocals (comparative to Adele and Joss Stone) and melodic grooves that leave you in the afterglow. They are a full-time touring act, and big fans of QSC. Paul and Erin Ezekiel have been entertaining audiences around the US since 2008. They play at all different types of venues: rock clubs, wine tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants, festivals and everything in between. In most recent months they have signed with Track Shack Records/House of Hansen Productions, located in Sacramento, CA. This exciting new project is in collaboration with, and being produced by, Jeff Tamelier (guitarist from Tower of Power) and Peter de Leon (Petey Wunder). They have also launched a new online video series called, “On The Road w/ Erin &…
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9 September, 2014
Alliances & Partnerships
Defrock and DJ Miles Maker with K Series Powered Loudspeakers
Defrock and DJ Miles are a father and son hip hop duo known throughout the north east. To date, the duo have become regulars in the Bronx and Harlem at the “Art of Lyrics” Showcase. Host, Rhino calls them “one of the best father/son duos in the history of Hip hop.” It is hard to argue after seeing them seamlessly play funk, break beats, rap, soul, classic R&B in one set — similar to the sets Defrock would spin at the Muddy River during a two year residency (“The Way Back Laid Back Mix Show) in Portsmouth before Miles was old enough to set foot in the clubs. Defrock and DJ Miles recently played at Alto Music’s customer appreciation event in Middleton, New York - playing four, thirty minute sets between live bands through QSC KLA's. "We love the sound that the QSC K series delivers. A pair of K12’s & Ksub’s is the ultimate live rig for us, compact in design, yet super…
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13 May, 2014
Alliances & Partnerships
Doc Powell New K for Musicians Artist
Grammy-nominated and legendary jazz musician Doc Powell is the newest member added to the K for Musicians family. He's using two KW122 active loudspeakers on stage as his main guitar amplifier rig. His K for Musicians web page highlights his new system with photos, video interview and testimonial quotes from Doc. Check it out! Visit Doc Powell at K for Musicians website
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6 May, 2014
Alliances & Partnerships
The Lonesome Heroes Touring the Country with K Series
Combining elements of indie rock, folk, and country into highway revelry, The Lonesome Heroes hail from Austin, Texas with a Cosmic American musical style that unites decades, sounds, and regions. Austin's KUT 90.5 FM describe them as, "Western Americana, a cross-pollination of rock, folk, and country with psych and indie pop – influences from Texas and Brooklyn backgrounds. It’s the soundscape that occurs when indie rock and country artfully cross paths." Since their formation, The Lonesome Heroes have toured extensively throughout the USA playing over 1,000+ shows in 27 states. Their music has also been featured on ABC TV’s hit series “Nashville.” Vocalist and guitarist Rich Russell shares thoughts on the band’s QSC K Series loudspeakers: “We currently have the K Series system with 2 K8's for mains, one K10 for floor monitor and a KSub to bring out the low end. …
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25 June, 2013
Alliances & Partnerships
New Service Partner in Europe
QSC Audio Products, LLC is pleased to announce a new service partner agreement with dcinex to provide support for QSC Cinema products and systems across the European continent and the United Kingdom. dcinex is a provider of fully integrated solutions for cinema operations, including Exhibitor Services, Content Services, and Consulting. The company has a long history in digital cinema services. Under the new agreement, dcinex will provide centralized customer telephone support and arrange advance replacement or repair of QSC cinema products when necessary. Services will be available to all customers of QSC Cinema products. The agreement will be effective on August 1, 2013. Cinema operators and QSC cinema products dealers will be able to access the dcinex support group seven days a week, from 0900 to 2400 hours (9:00 am to midnight) Central European Time. Support…