Niles, IL, April 16, 2015 – Shure is pleased to announce its collaboration with Yamaha Pro Audio on its new TF Series Mixing Consoles. The TF5, TF3, and TF1 are three new compact digital mixing consoles designed for small to medium sized applications that provide 32, 24, or 16 analog inputs, respectively. New users and experienced audio engineers will appreciate the advanced features of these new consoles, which are designed to simplify setup and streamline the soundcheck equation. With an advanced touch panel control system, easy single knob control for compression and EQ, and features that assist with setting up the ideal gain structure, the TF series enables engineers to focus on mixing. Additionally, mobile mixing and personal monitor mixing can be controlled wirelessly with separate software applications on a compatible device.
Shure has added its expertise to the TF series by providing preset parameters for its most popular mics across the PG ALTA™, SM, BETA®, and KSM lines. The presets are designed to match many different instruments and voices. They control parameters including EQ, dynamics, headamp gain, limiter, and gating, and can easily be adjusted in intensity with a single knob control. Presets can be recalled, changed, and then resaved to enable engineers to always have their preferred presets one touch away. A library of additional presets will be maintained and available for download from Yamaha’s website.
“We are very pleased to work with Yamaha on the integration of Shure mic presets in the new TF mixers,” said Matt Engstrom, Category Director for Wired Products at Shure. “These powerful mixers, combined with our presets and legendary microphones, will put outstanding audio in the hands of any audio engineer.”
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
