direct from: www.etnow.comRegularsContentsthis monthJobs and CareersWeb DirectoryFeaturesIssue: 330First Anolis Eminere UK Install at Mirfield Underpasspage 25August 2020Specialist video integration effects company, Lucid Technologies Black Light, have announced the launch of Black Light Virtual Studio.Helping to draw visitors into life on the great bay is a lighting design that features COLORado and COLORdash fixtures from Chauvet Professional. Techs on the Decks is a Huge Successpage: 19page: 21page: 2page: 31pages: 28 to 31Techs on the Decks saw a 24-hour non-stop electronic music live stream. The event has currently raised £4000 for the charity Backup. LIGHTING | SOUND | VIDEORIGGING | STAGING | DRAPESw: hawthorn.bizt: 01664 821 111e: hire@hawthorn.bizPANASONIC PT-RZ970 Reproducing Full-Spectrum Colour with 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser Superior White Balance and Colour Reproduction Dual-Laser Optical Engine Assures Failsafe ReliabilityAVAILABLE TO HIRE When you need us.We’re ready. DiGiGrid – Supplying the Home Front Since its launch, DiGiGrid has established itself as a benchmark for advanced audio interfaces. A collaboration between DiGiCo, and Waves, DiGiGrid’s range of scaleable and modular advanced audio interfaces provides users with everything they need to record, produce and mix sessions in the studio and on the road, with unlimited freedom. Since any semblance of order in the music industry has been thrown into turmoil by the global Coronavirus pandemic, lockdown has challenged an industry primarily run by freelancers to be resilient and creative, qualities which they have demonstrated in abundance. DiGiGrid has seen demand for its products remain solid as artists and technical staff strive to keep working.More on page 650LUX at Zuiderzee-museum with Chauvet page: 26Black Light Virtual Studio Powered by Lucid contents this monthAugust 2020page no.Featurespage : 5page : 10page : 16page : 12News This MonthPages 4-16TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENTRevised in April 2019 Available now from www.etbooks.co.uk22 ROE Visual Delivers 70 Million Pixels for Hyperbowl Virtual Showroom in Munich ROE Visual has been selected as preferred partner to provide all LED screens for the installation of a huge virtual studio in the Expo Munich, a concept by ACHT and NSYNK, realised by TFN in corporation with Fournell.24 FL Group Streams On with Robe Lucas Enguerrand and his brother Quentin of FL Group activated a plan to utilise the company warehouse to produce ‘full production’ live streams. Three chevron-shaped trusses were rigged in the warehouse roof. Each truss was loaded with Robe LEDBeam 150s, 24 in total. 25 First Anolis Eminere UK Installation at Mirfield Underpass The newly lit Mirfield Station underpass is the first UK installation for the new Eminere RGBW LED fixtures from architectural lighting brand Anolis, with 16 luminaires installed as part of an improvement works scheme undertaken by train operator Grand Central and partner JMD Rail Ltd. in conjunction with Kirklees Council and Network Rail.26 Techs on the Decks is a Huge Success Techs on the Decks saw 24 sizzling hot artists – also talented technicians – and 24 equally amazing techs running lighting, cameras, visuals and sound united and unleashed to present a 24-hour non-stop electronic music live stream broadcast on Facebook Live, YouTube and Twitch. The event, which has currently raised £4000 in funds for technical entertainment charity Backup, was the brainchild of Gordon Torrington from Hampshire-based rental company Liteup. 17 The Virtual Venue by Pytch Gets Special Looks with Chauvet Professional The stage of the Virtual Venue is fitted-out with an extensive collection of Chauvet Professional fixtures. The Maverick MK1 Hybrid and the Rogue R2 Wash have emerged as workhorses of the kit, being positioned in different spots and used in varying quantities, depending on the needs of each individual production.18 Artistic Immersion Made Possible at Four Domes Pavilion with Renkus-Heinz Solutions The Four Domes Pavilion in Wrocław, Poland is a historic building offering visitors a view into the art of today. Part of the collection is an immersive multimedia component leveraging cutting edge A/V technologies and supported at its core by Renkus- Heinz’ powerful audio solutions.19 Edinburgh-based Black Light Virtual Studio Powered by Lucid Technologies Specialist video integration effects company, Lucid Technologies and Scotland’s leading sales, installation, hire and production company, Black Light, have announced the launch of Edinburgh-based Black Light Virtual Studio powered by Lucid Technologies. 20 Iconic Aqua Site Given a Fresh System for Aqua Kyoto at Oxford Circus Aqua is a combination of the Japanese Aqua Kyoto sushi restaurant and Aqua Nueva contemporary Spanish restaurant. It recently underwent a design metamorphosis, which included an upgraded Martin Audio sound system, while still retaining its distinct nightclub flavour. 21 50LUX Brings Stories of the Sea to Life at Zuiderzeemuseum with Chauvet Among the attractions of the Zuiderzeemuseum complex is the Sea of Stories, an audio/visual exhibition in its Ship’s Hall that captures the essence of the Zuiderzee region long ago. Helping to draw visitors into life on the great bay is a captivating lighting design that features COLORado and COLORdash fixtures from Chauvet Professional. from the editordirect from: www.etnow.comEntertainment Technology is published 12 times a year in conjunction with the leading industry portal www.etnow.comEditor: John OffordTechnical Editor: Jackie StainesPublished by: Entertainment Technology Press LtdThe Studio, High Green Great ShelfordCambridge CB22 5EGTelephone: +44 (0)1223 550805Fax: +44 (0)1223 550806Website: www.etnow.comemail: editor@etnow.com© Entertainment Technology Press Ltd.Subscription Rates:Annual Subscription for 12 issues (UK): £27.50Annual Subscription (overseas): £50.00Subject to acceptance, subscription is free to UK based industry professionals.Subscribe online at: www.etnow.com/etmag/Opinions expressed in Entertainment Technology are not necessarily those of the publishers. All rights are reserved and reproduction of any part in whatever form is prohibited without the prior permission of the publishers.etnow.com (entertainment technology news on web) is the industry portal site with news from around the world added daily under various sector headings coupled to an extensive archive. The site also features a books section where titles from Entertainment Technology Press can be ordered online via our secure Sage Pay credit card services.Issue: 330PLASA Show postponed to 2021 with new dates announced It is with great regret that PLASA announces that the PLASA Show will not take place at Olympia London from 6-8 September this year due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and uncertainty regarding social distancing and lockdown policies. However, PLASA Show will return to Olympia London in 2021 from 5-7 September.PLASA’s head of events Sophie Atkinson comments: “It is of course very disappointing to have to postpone PLASA Show this year which would have been the first in Olympia’s Grand Hall. But I am in no doubt that it is the right thing to do for the industry at this challenging time. We will sorely miss PLASA Show this year and look forward to being able to meet you in London from 5-7 September 2021.”Behind the scenes, PLASA the association is working hard to support its members and the wider industry through government lobbying, research, and cross-industry collaboration. You can find out more about what PLASA is doing during this time at www.plasa.org/coronavirus. As always, PLASA is open to feedback and would love to hear from you.Its latest campaign, #WeMakeEvents, has gained huge traction since launching on 25 June. If you haven’t already, PLASA encourages you to share the campaign video across social media to help amplify the industry’s call for urgent government support. Get involved at www.plasa.org/we-make-events.PLASA’s managing director Peter Heath comments: “We are all hugely aware of how the events industry is suffering, and as it stands there is no end in sight. PLASA is focussing all its efforts into supporting the industry and we invite you to join the cause so we can all enjoy concerts, theatre shows and festivals long into the future.”PLASA hopes that by the time the PLASA Show 2021 comes around the industry will be restored back to full health and can celebrate with a fantastic ‘come-back’ show, face to face. In the meantime, keep safe and in keep in touch.www.plasashow.comAugust 2020news4TSL Lighting Joins #LightItInRed CampaignTSL Lighting joined the Light It In Red campaign on Monday 6 July, bathing its Gatwick and Basingstoke premises with light as part of the ‘red alert’ initiative lobbying the government to ramp up support for the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Light It In Red galvanised the entertainment technology industry to come together to loudly state that they cannot be ignored and warn that without financial aid, the supply chain for live entertainment and events is heading for catastrophe. The move comes in the weeks before the government’s furlough scheme is due to end, which is regarded by many as a potential ‘cliff edge’.“It’s vital that we show solidarity with industry and raise awareness of the dire situation,” says TSL’s Loz Wilcox. “The supply chain does so much for theatre, TV and events and it goes without saying that the arts have been invaluable during lockdown, giving us streaming services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and so on. Now, the foundation of the businesses that contribute to producing much of that content is at risk.“TSL is a proud member of our industry and we are working to support and lobby for positive action in any way we can.”Theatres and production hubs across the country took part in the Light It In Red scheme, which came as the government announced a financial aid package for the arts after months of pressure.“The money is fantastic news, but detail on how it will be spent is still pending and there’s so much that needs to be done to secure not just the future of the venues, but all of the companies and people who make it happen,” Wilcox continues.As much of TSL’s extensive lighting stock remains in its warehouses due to the shutdown, Wilcox gave the TSL crews free rein to use their fixtures to achieve the most striking and powerful looks on the buildings.The company also sent a crew to light up the Identity Event Management warehouse just outside Eastbourne in Sussex, and the PLASA and LSi premises, also in the town.Claire Beeson, editor of LSi magazine, says: “We are proud to support the #LightItInRed campaign in solidarity with many in the live events and entertainment industry still needing vital support from government. Huge thanks to the teams at Identity and TSL Lighting who mobilised quickly and efficiently to assist us in illuminating our Eastbourne HQ and helping us to spread this important message. It was really moving to be part of such a widespread movement alongside some of the UK’s most iconic venues and landmarks. Let’s hope the government takes notice!”Peter Heath, MD of PLASA, comments: “While the government’s rescue package indicates some progression in addressing the UK’s cultural catastrophe, there is still a vast amount of more tailored support needed. There are hundreds of hidden people involved in live productions, outside of theatres, who are not being taken into consideration and do not know when they will be returning to work. The #LightItInRed campaign is a warning to the government, that we can expect the production ecosystem to collapse before spring next year unless we see an extension of the self-employed scheme, at the very least.”The Light It In Red idea was created and managed by Clearsound Productions Ltd in partnership with the Backstage Theatre Jobs forum.The collective of companies that participated are lobbying for grants to be made available to businesses in the events supply chain, and extended furlough scheme until the live entertainment industry is back to work, and extension of the self-employment scheme tailored towards the industry.photo: The Fifth Estate and TSL LightingGoboplus Launches GoboQuick PackagesIn support of PLASA’s #wemakeevents campaign, Goboplus Ltd and Rosco have teamed up to supply a special gobo designed to light up buildings and venues, to keep everyone talking about the difficulties the live events industry is facing.Whilst the Government has pledged some financial support, let’s continue to raise awareness to help secure our industry’s future.#wemakeevents glass gobo is offered at the special offer price of £39 ex vat (usually £78 ex vat).They can be ordered online http://www.goboplus.com/we-make-events-gobo.htmlGoboplus has designed a new range of gobos to project social distancing signage. As more businesses open, gobos can help all to be aware of new guidance and instructions.The main benefit of using projection over adhesive signage is that gobos can be easily replaced as guidance changes and when normal circumstances resume.See the full range of new designs visit our website:http://www.goboplus.com/stock-gobos/gobos/signage-and-social-distancing-gobos.htmlGoboplus has put together three competitively priced packages to include a lantern and gobo for projecting safety messages. The Goboquick is ideal for applications that require a compact fixture for easy LED gobo projection. Ideal for clubs, bars, restaurants and shopping malls, this silent gobo projector provides easy adjustment of focus.• A GoboQuick Projector with a monochrome glass gobo• A GoboQuick Projector with a colour gobo• A GoboQuick Projector with a custom gobo7news5Issue: 330Zero 88 and iLight Manufacturing for the FutureEntertainment and architectural lighting control manufacturers Zero 88 and iLight have consolidated and streamlined the production facilities and processes at their shared factory in Cwmbran, Wales. This is to generally boost efficiency and ensure full compliance with the new post Covid-19 health and safety at work directives related to social distancing and general hygiene. Products from both brands – Zero 88 for entertainment and iLight for architectural / built environments – are fully designed and manufactured in the UK and, proudly, a British industry success story.Furthermore, with both brands now operating under the Cooper Lighting Solutions umbrella, this recent reorganisation offers complementary ranges of lighting control solutions for a diversity of projects, scenarios and applications. Having the fully integrated workspace in Cwmbran means Zero 88 and iLight product volumes can quickly and easily be ramped up and custom projects can be undertaken more cost-effectively, offering all clients better value and service.With the PCB manufacturing also in-house, the shortening of supply chains has become further refined, a move giving Zero 88 and iLight full control, ultimate flexibility and a real edge over the quality control and the complex technologies involved to build their market leading ranges. They also have the capacity to accelerate new product designs and implementation.The recent increase in production capabilities saw a 17% increase in the workforce last year with new employees taking on numerous roles from production to finance, and several of them being based locally has also been an additional morale boost.Product marketing manager Jon Hole, comments: “All our hardware, firmware and software design and developments in-house equal a large investment in our facilities, local community and the future.”Being part of CLS is another huge plus as a dynamic and progressive thinking global enterprise dedicated to making lives and environments safer, smarter, and more sustainable.Having been sister brands for nearly two decades, Zero 88 and iLight are now more closely aligned than ever, and the “stronger together” philosophy is underscored by the recent rationalisation of resources and talent, together with R&D and product development.Having this full control over the production process has been instrumental to this achievement, especially in the current climate, where methodology has had to change as the world adjusts to life after the pandemic, and the entertainment and leisure industries explore ways to restart and return to business as well as seeking out new markets and opportunities.Zero 88 will celebrate 50 years of enterprise and product creativity in 2022, a landmark that everyone is relishing. The company’s origins lie right at the essence of the modern ‘production and entertainment technology’ industry and reinforce a great history of innovation in the world of entertainment lighting control solutions.Numerous and fertile long-term business relationships have been established via a stable and effective international dealer network – chosen for great customer support among other attributes – which constantly ships products to over 90 countries worldwide.Zero 88 has also been dedicated to providing proper and genuine people-focused customer relations and superlative client service from the get-go, complete with a wide variety of in-person product training and awareness programmes and initiatives to support that approach and maintain another cornerstone of the company’s enduring market presence.Zero 88 products today are still known for being user friendly and intuitive, designed for new users to quickly get up to speed and more experienced lighting professionals to easily program complex lighting effects.August 2020news6The New ChamSys MagicQ MQ50 Opens More Design Options for InstallationsChamSys has expanded its award-winning MagicQ series of consoles with the introduction of the MagicQ MQ50. Compact and lightweight, but powerful, the new console brings the same level of flexibility to the installation market that the groundbreaking MagicQ MQ70 has brought to touring.As part of the MagicQ series, the sleekly-designed console works with advanced features such as MagicVis and MagicHD connectivity. The console’s show files are compatible with all products in the MagicQ range.The MagicQ MQ50 offers six universes of control and supports four assignable physical DMX outputs, MIDI and audio in and out, to open new creative possibilities for programmers and designers working at mid-sized theatres, clubs, schools, houses of worship or any similar installation.Easy to operate, the new console features an intuitive high-quality multi-touch HD display and ten full cue stack playbacks over 200 pages, as well as a network port for ArtNet and sACN output. RDM autopatch enables automatic configuration of the console to the connected fixtures. WIFI is inbuilt to the console with QR code scanning for quick and easy connection to the ChamSys MagicQ Remote App without the need for external networking hardware or any networking knowledge.Small to mid-sized venues that are seeking to engage visitors with compelling visual settings will find the new MagicQ MQ50 to be an invaluable tool. With inbuilt pixel mapping and colour mixing on all fixture colour emitters including white, amber, UV and lime, it makes creating complex looks simpler than ever.DiGiGrid – Supplying the Home Front Since its launch as an independent business in 2013, DiGiGrid has established itself as a benchmark for advanced audio interfaces. A collaboration between DiGiCo, manufacturers of the world’s leading professional mixing consoles, and Waves, the world’s leading developer of audio plug-ins, DiGiGrid’s range of scaleable and modular advanced audio interfaces provides users with everything they need to record, produce and mix sessions in the studio and on the road, with unlimited freedom. Since any semblance of order in the music industry has been thrown into turmoil by the global Coronavirus pandemic, lockdown has challenged an industry primarily run by freelancers to be resilient and creative, qualities which they have demonstrated in abundance. DiGiGrid has seen demand for its products remain solid as artists and technical staff strive to keep working.Dan Page, brand manager at DiGiGrid is as aware as anyone of the serious difficulties faced by the sector, but believes that its natural resourcefulness will help in the struggle to survive the most testing of circumstances: “Whilst every industry has been affected to a greater or lesser extent by the pandemic, our sector was probably the first to close and will most likely be the last to reopen in a ‘normal’ way. For freelancers particularly, that makes things extremely tough. Lost income, combined with the worry about when any kind of ‘normal’ will return, places huge stresses on people, but throughout lockdown we’ve seen plenty of ingenuity as the industry seeks to focus on as many positive actions as it can.”At DiGiGrid, staff have been adapting to this new enforced way of life, learning new skills and brushing up on every aspect of what they do. Its team is involved in a constant dialogue with its user-base, offering guidance and support, whilst taking close account of the way in which this technically adroit community is adapting to the circumstances, and applying DiGiGrid hardware to support a wide range of imaginative projects.Dan continues: “Whilst we all miss the human interactions of a busy office or the excitement of a live gig, the wonders of technology keep us connected. In the first few weeks of lockdown, we all adapted to our new environments – kitchen and dining tables, home offices, garden sheds – and soon got into the routine of the now ubiquitous video call. It didn’t take long before there was a shift towards demand for higher production values across the board. Sales of pop-up green screens and lights rocketed as we all tried to hide the clutter of home. Video hardware, camera and capture products became increasingly difficult to source. Home-based audio interface sales have followed a similar trend.“Whether for the enhancement of our daily communications or for the production of content for live or replayed viewing and listening, poor audio simply doesn’t cut it. That’s certainly the case now for our new world of constant online communication with friends and family, so when it comes to musicians and producers, it’s unthinkable to settle for anything less than pristine audio.”The evidence that musicians, engineers and producers are devising high quality home systems can be seen in the sustained demand for DiGiGrid’s desk-top oriented products. Modern computers offer ample processing power and there is a wide choice of available recording software, but additional audio capture is needed and demand for the company’s ‘D’ and ‘M’ interfaces, ‘Q’ headphone amplifier interface and ‘S’ PoE-capable SoundGrid switches, have remained strong.Dan concludes: “In no way should we underplay the severity of the crisis in our industry; many people are struggling, and the return of any sort of live events can’t come soon enough, but the creation of music remains central to so many areas of our industry. We use it to raise awareness, to raise money, it pays wages and it lifts spirits. Our industry has proved to be adaptable and ingenious and the novel deployment of technology to meet the profoundly difficult circumstances we face gives us more than a little hope for the future. At DiGiGrid we can’t wait to get back out into the wide world, for now we do what we can on the home front!”Chauvet Professional Names Eusebio Romero Garcia Product Specialist for SpainChauvet Professional took a major step toward serving its growing Spanish market by appointing Eusebio ('Sebi') Romero Garcia as product specialist for Spain. An experienced and highly regarded lighting and stage technician, as well as an accomplished photographer, Garcia will be working closely with the company’s Spanish distributor, Barcelona-based, ACSON, to co-ordinate product training and roadshows throughout the country.“There are exciting opportunities for us in Spain,” said Michael Brooksbank, general manager of Chauvet Europe. “Sebi’s experience and talent make him a valuable addition to our team as we continue to work with ACSON to build on our success and develop our brand in this vibrant market.”Garcia will be based in Madrid, but will co-ordinate his activities closely with ACSON in Barcelona. He will report directly to Sam Bowden, Chauvet’s European product manager, but will also work closely with the Stéphane Gressier, international sales director and Jon Petts, business development manager at Chauvet Lighting.“Working together with the teams at Chauvet and ACSON, Sebi will bring a high level of educational resources and training in support of our products in Spain,” said Bowden. “His extensive experience cuts across many segments of our market, including theatre and broadcast as well as concerts. He also has a passion for service, which will make him an excellent fit for the Chauvet Professional team.”THE WORLD'S FIRSTTRANSFERABLE LED ENGINE#RobeInnovationAugust 2020news8Unusual launches new rigging courseUnusual Rigging has launched a new ‘General Event Rigging Course’ which is set to take place on a monthly basis at its Bugbrooke HQ. The training has been designed to aid riggers of all levels of experience with the course comprising a series of lectures, demonstrations and the opportunity to take part in ‘hands on’ activities.Speaking about the company’s new offering, director Steve Porter commented: “As an industry we are poised to deal with new COVID-19 regulations and safety guidelines, and no rigger can afford to be complacent. The past few months have been an unsettling time for the live production sector and riggers – whether employed by a company full time or freelance – have seen their work drop off a cliff. That’s hours of hand-on experience lost and lots of time spent with very little to do. The aim of the course is to act as a refresher for those in the industry with decades of experience under their belts as well as relative newcomers who want to expand their knowledge and skillset.”Courses will start in August and will take place in a safe and socially distanced environment. Over the course of the event, candidates can expect to cover• Current legislation and regulations, including HASAWA, PUWER and LOLER• Work at height regulations• Risk assessments• Working at height including work restraint, work positioning and fall arrest• Pre use checks to lifting equipment and PPE• Principles of lifting and safe systems of work• Marking out• Rigging with equipment including steels, round slings and shackles• Calculating simple bridles and weight distribution relating to bridling• Correct use of trusses, slinging and load distribution• Operating chain hoists using direct control and low voltage hoist controllers• Steel wire rope terminationsSteve continued: “We want to use this quieter period to help equip riggers with a thorough knowledge – both theoretical and practical – of the skills they need to work effectively in the industry. The UK rigging industry has always been the envy of the world, you can never have too many strings to your bow. All candidates will come away with a certificate of course completion and hopefully an enjoyable, albeit socially distanced experience and the chance to catch up with their industry peers.”Dates for the August course will be confirmed shortly. Those interested in receiving more information should register their name and contact details by emailing sales@unusual.co.ukCity Theatrical Launches RadioScan Spectrum AnalyserCity Theatrical’s newest product, RadioScan Spectrum Analyser, is a 900MHz and 2.4GHz spectrum analyser that allows users to easily visualise radio energy that is otherwise invisible. With its a hardware dongle and accompanying free software, RadioScan helps users create wireless DMX broadcast plans that optimise the available spectrum, and help prevent interference with nearby mission critical radio devices.RadioScan shows all nearby radio activity in a chosen frequency, including frequency hopping gear like wireless DMX, as well as Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth, wireless headsets, video transmitters, cordless phones, baby monitors, and microwave ovens. RadioScan can display spectrum data either in Spectrogram View or Waterfall View, and snapshots can be taken of both in the program. With RadioScan, scans of unlimited length can be recorded, saved, emailed and played back with the RadioScan software, without the need for the RadioScan hardware dongle.By identifying SSIDs, broadcast channel, and the signal strength of wireless networks, RadioScan can help IT departments setup, maintain, and troubleshoot their wireless installations.For users of City Theatrical Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM products, RadioScan guides users in creating the optimum broadcast plan for a production. The RadioScan software program for PC or Mac guides users in selecting Multiverse SHoW IDs by opening a table that shows the relationship of Multiverse SHoW IDs to the spectrum, and helps choose the optimum area of the band in which to broadcast.The RadioScan hardware dongle is a 2.0” x 2.0” x 0.5” square that fits in your hand or pocket, and is made of rugged NEMA 4 IP20 ABS Plastic. Its detachable external omnidirectional broadband, 2dBi 900MHz, 4dBi 2.4GHz antenna allows for 900MHz and 2.4GHz dual band spectrum analysis. RadioScan comes with a USB-C power/data connector with 1m USB-A to USB-C cable.RadioScan is CE certified and compliant with FCC, IC, and RoHS standards. RadioScan is designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical.Raise Your Voice with the XSW 1-835 Vocal Set Sennheiser’s July anniversary deal brings the XS Wireless 1-835 Vocal Set at a special price. An easy-to-use wireless microphone system for singers and presenters, this vocal system operates in the professional UHF band. To celebrate the audio specialist’s 75-year anniversary, the XSW 1-835 Vocal Set is available for EUR 199 instead of EUR 299 throughout the months of July and August. Please visit www.sennheiser.com/special-deals for a list of dealers offering this promotion. Still on special offer this month are the Memory Mic (extended until 31 August) and the HD 280 PRO headphones (extended until 31 July).Looking for ease of use, fast set-up and reliable transmission? Then the XSW 1-835 is for you. Offering excellent live sound and a stunning design, this radio microphone system has you ready to perform within seconds, thanks to automatic frequency management with one-touch synchronisation and intuitive, icon-based controls.The hand-held transmitter is fitted with the renowned Sennheiser evolution e 835 capsule; the receiver provides balanced XLR and unbalanced jack outputs and employs antenna switching diversity for reliable reception. The system offers up to ten compatible, preset channels in eight frequency banks, and is available in a number of ranges across the UHF spectrum.The XS Wireless 1-835 set comes complete with receiver, handheld transmitter with microphone capsule, power supply unit, microphone clamp and batteries.For the complete ETP book catalogue please go to www.etbooks.co.uk or www.amazon.co.uk4Issue: 330news9Prestige Greek venue installs Outline sound systemLocated in Porto Rafti (near Athens) Nakal is one of the city’s most attractive beach bar restaurants, a luxury hub, described in its logo as “A state of mind”, which ensures guests a holistic beach experience day and night. The seaside paradise’s restaurant offers a fusion and multi-cuisine dining experience with the signature of executive chef Dimitri Skarmoutso, the bar an endless list of classic and signature cocktails prepared by bartender/mixologist Aris Chatziantoniou and sounds are selected and spun by Maria Papidaki and VKD Djs.The idyllic venue, which resembles dreamy exotic places such as Bali, while also being in harmony with its surrounding Greek landscape, recently had a leading edge Outline sound system installed by the Italian manufacturer’s Greek distributor, Mega Event.London-based sound designer and engineer John Karampelas made the first contact with Mega Event’s headquarters in Pallini (Athens) around December, requesting a preliminary proposal for a high quality audio solution for Nakal. The company’s team for the project comprised consultant Konstantinos Vaidanis, installation supervisor Panagiotis Galiadis and Bill Michailidis, responsible for system tuning.Michailidis explains: “The construction was built from the ground up. We received the first drawings around January and immediately replied with our first estimate considering the acoustic data of Outline OpenArray 3D software and the limitation of the construction design. Constantly updating our design as the project proceeded, around February we had two basic scenarios, both with Outline’s Vegas series of loudspeakers, and finally chose Vegas CX series as the best solution in terms of coverage and size.”Karampelas continues: “It was a very challenging project and I had three main concerns. Firstly, how to ensure a smooth response with the reflective indoor surfaces; secondly how to achieve balanced coverage and, finally, to have separate control of all the different spaces, especially of the outdoor loudspeakers, because of noise restrictions. With the help of the Mega Event team and the variety of Outline solutions, we opted for a strategy of multiple sources with different sized speakers.”In fact, the audio set-up is a combination of Outline Vegas 15 CX and 12 CX, with IP55 rating for outdoors, Vegas 15 CX, Vegas 8 CX and Vegas 6.5 for all the indoor zones and, for the bottom end, three Eidos 215 S sub-bass units ensure the best solution in terms of size and quality. The team’s main goal was to have a controlled SPL environment in the various zones, so Outline GTA Otto and Quattro amplifiers ensured all the necessary tools for processing, zones, remote control and recall of the different programmed scenarios. The main challenge faced by the Mega Event team was time. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there were multiple considerations and, without detailed planning, the project would have been at risk as far as the delivery deadline was concerned, but they kept in constant contact with the Outline team and Karampelas with daily Zoom meetings. Regarding the choice of Outline for the prestige venue, Michailidis has no doubts, “Outline point-source technology stands out from the competition, as its products combine state of the art quality with cutting edge technology. The cabinets’ design, the sturdiness of the parts and user-friendly system set up with the top-grade DSP GTA amplifiers speak for themselves. In short – quality, robustness and simplicity!” He concludes: “Everybody involved gave 100 per cent for the Nakal installation, and that’s the key for success for all the projects we have been involved in. Everybody in the venue was impressed with the sonic quality and the Outline audio system’s controlled balanced response.”Karampelas confirms: “I was more than excited with the final result, since our design strategy paid off 100 per cent.”New From ETPTHE SOUND OF THEATREFrom the Ancient Greeks to the Digital Ageby David Collison402pp £24.95 ISBN: 9781904031956David Collison traces the history of theatre sound from Ancient Greece to the 20th century. Medieval sound effects are described, along with sound in Shakespeare’s plays, and mechanical effects in the 18th and 19th centuries, including wind machines, thunder runs and battle effects. The sound for the famous 1925 play “The Ghost Train” is also explained. A chronology of key inventions follows developments from cylinder and disc recording, tape machines and cassette recorders, through to audio systems in the digital age. Sound design for Broadway and West End musicals is extensively covered with anecdotes and personal recollections from many of the pioneers, including the author’s 30 years as a leading sound designer.Available from www.etbooks.co.uk and www.amazon.co.ukNext >