News Archive for February 2020
World Hearing Day: A smarter way towards more inclusive education
28/02/2020 - Business News
March 3 is World Hearing Day, an initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The motto this year is “Don’t let hearing loss limit you”, focusing on how people with hearing impairments can achieve their full potential.
Doughty celebrates half a century in business
28/02/2020 - Business News
What do supermodels Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer have in common with Doughty Engineering? Aside from the dazzling style and envious curves (of the Doughty clamp range), it’s that all three celebrate their 50th birthdays this year.
Pump House Theatre Gets Chilli with Zero 88
28/02/2020 - Project News
UK – The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre in Watford is a thriving hub for local and national performing arts and emerging talent and a busy receiving house with a lively programme of drama, musicals and dance, working to provide “arts for everyone”. The intimate 124-seat venue has just upgraded its power distribution and dimming system with the installation of three 24-channel Zero 88 Chilli Pro bypass dimmers.
TPi Awards 2020
28/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Robe played a major role in delivering another stunning lighting design for the Total Production International (TPi) Awards, produced by TPi Magazine, part of Mondiale Media, an annual event to honour some of the best creative and technical achievements in the world of live entertainment for the preceding 12 months.
CLF and TMB Sign Distribution Agreement for UK and Ireland
28/02/2020 - Business News
UK and Ireland – CLF Lighting Europe has announced that TMB has been appointed CLF lighting fixtures’ exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland.
Ayrton Diablo Delights in Asia
28/02/2020 - Production News
Singapore – Ayrton’s powerful, compact Diablo profile fixture has been taking the Singapore region by storm. Creative Technology Asia Pacific and Yale-NUS College are just two of the latest organisations in Singapore to invest in this compact LED fixture which were supplied by Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for the region, Total Solution Marketing Pte Ltd.
Columbus McKinnon Expands Unified Industries Brand Enclosed Track Aluminum Rail Offering
28/02/2020 - Equipment News
To help improve ergonomics and equipment safety for lifting applications, Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products, technologies, and services for material handling, has expanded its family of Unified Industries brand Enclosed Track Aluminium (ETA) Rail Profiles. Joining the existing product portfolio, the new ETA-3 Series is a flexible solution for light-duty applications.
Susan Rose Adds to Magic of Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove Tree with Chauvet Professional
28/02/2020 - Project News
USA – With its weathered and gnarled trunk breaking through an outcrop of rocks as it reaches for the sky, the majestic 50-foot tree at the heart of Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove typifies the serene, natural beauty of The Great Smoky Mountains. But there is something that distinguishes this sturdy tree form all others that grace this beautiful part of Tennessee: it has been endowed with a very special magical touch, the kind that makes dreams come true, thanks to the Wildwood Grove Tree Experience, a multi-media creation from LifeFormations and The Imagination House.
Green Hippo Announces New Leadership
28/02/2020 - People News
UK – Green Hippo, the specialist creator of tools for the real-time manipulation of video for the AV industries, has announced that David March and Ryan Brown are to take on new directorship roles at the company.
Point Source Microphones Deliver New Solutions for Danny Elfman Tour
28/02/2020 - Production News
UK – As Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas toured the UK at the end of 2019, virtuoso violinist Sandy Cameron was presented with a new miking technique thanks to Point Source Audio’s EMBRACE EO-8WL ear-mount microphone. The on-ear, as opposed to on-instrument solution, came from Emmy-winning audio engineer Paul Bevan, who has been working with Danny Elfman on his live projects for five years. This experience led him to assert: “This will be a permanent change to our approach for Sandy’s featured performances during Danny’s concerts. I highly endorse it for any application where a violinist has to be miked and still have the freedom of movement.”
Qu and SQ Provide Compact Solutions for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
28/02/2020 - Production News
Australia – Event architects Moon Mother Productions, based in Melbourne, Australia, turned to Allen & Heath for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, held earlier this month, deploying a number of Qu, SQ and dLive systems to provide live and broadcast feeds across a number of sites and locations.
Sennheiser equipment once again enables sensational performances at the Brit Awards
28/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Keeping tradition alive, Sennheiser has once again raised the bar at the 2020 Brit Awards, with its microphones and IEM systems delivering sensational performances.
Parting the Red Sea or walking on water?
27/02/2020 - Production News
UK – The Prince of Egypt opened earlier this month at the Dominion Theatre. The musical, produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, a division of Universal Theatrical Group, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw, has recently announced a seven-week extension to its initial 32 week run with production manager Lloyd Thomas at the helm.
WIcreations Flies and Moves Ski Lift for Moose Bar XXL
27/02/2020 - Production News
Belgium – WIcreations used its new WImotion system – motors, tracking and control – to automate five ski lift cable cars in spectacular style as part of a massive visual extravaganza for the two-day Moose Bar XXL event at Antwerp’s Sportpaleis venue, Belgium’s only and ultimate après ski party!
Adlib is dedicated to Carly Rae Jepsen
27/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Adlib supplied audio and lighting production for the UK dates of dynamic, talented and popular Canadian singer / songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen’s ongoing “Dedicated” world tour. In addition, Adlib supplied a lighting and audio control package for the European leg. This is part of the ongoing live campaign for her fourth studio album of the same name which dropped in May 2019.
Solid State Logic AWS Console Goes RVing with Mobile Sessions Studio
27/02/2020 - Project News
USA – In early 2018, mix and recording engineer Kenny Moran and music manager Christine Hufenbecher joined forces on a unique studio venture. Hufenbecher, who has managed writers and producers that have written for major artists like Justin Bieber, Dr Dre, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez and others, came up with the initial mobile studio idea based on how she observed the daily creative writing process.
Metronomy Dazzles with Bandit Lites
27/02/2020 - Production News
USA – English indie-electronic band Metronomy is wrapping up its current North American tour with a lighting system supplied by Bandit Lites. Known for their distinctive sound and flair for visuals, Metronomy is comprised of Joseph Mount, Oscar Cash, Anna Prior, Olugbenga Adelekan and Michael Lovett and recently released their sixth studio album Metronomy Forever.
New Sennheiser Sound Academy Trainings across UK
27/02/2020 - Standards News
UK – Sennheiser Sound Academy training courses are now available online for the first half of 2020. Run by Sennheiser’s Andrew Lillywhite and Joe Mahoney from the renowned customer development and application engineer (CDAE) team, the courses are designed for RF technicians, AV integrators and technicians, sound engineers, designers or consultants, live event professionals, equipment resellers and apprentices, who want to further their understanding of the specific area of each course.
AMS Neve Helps Parasite Deliver Exceptional Sound Quality
27/02/2020 - Production News
South Korea – South Korean film facility Live Tone Studios is celebrating the success of Parasite, the comedy satire directed by Bong Joon-ho that made Academy Awards history in February by becoming the first foreign language film to win an Oscar for Best Picture.
Artiste Rembrandt powerful companion washlight to award-winning Artiste Monet
27/02/2020 - Equipment News
Elation Professional is offering a new addition in its multi-award-winning Artiste range of high performance moving heads, the Artiste Rembrandt LED Wash, a powerful companion washlight to the popular Artiste Monet LED Profile. With superior output, unmatched color and a package of design options that includes an innovative wash texture concept, the Artiste Rembrandt is designed for service on even the largest stage.
The North is heard at Rigger’s Voice 2020
27/02/2020 - Event News
Czech Republic – The 2020 edition of Rigger’s Voice turned its ear to voices from the North, as extremely experienced riggers and production professionals from Scandinavia travelled to Area Four Industries Headquarters in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic for this annual, elite conference.
L-Acoustics A Series Goes Underground on Nashville Rooftop
27/02/2020 - Project News
USA – When Nashville Underground first opened its doors on Lower Broadway two years ago, the four-level music venue, restaurant, bar, and event space co-owned by singer-songwriter brothers Joey and Gavin DeGraw added a new and exciting justification for Nashville’s Music City moniker. Boasting the city’s highest and largest rooftop deck, a double-level one at that, the impressive space is also home to two kitchens, four bars, and three stages plus a DJ booth that host live music seven days a week. To bring these performances to life, Nashville Underground invested in a new L-Acoustics A Series system provided by Camarillo, California-based Rat Sound Systems.
Astera Joins the New Skoda Octavia Party Launch
27/02/2020 - Production News
Czech Republic – The new, fourth-generation Skoda Octavia was launched in a blaze of glory to a VIP audience and the global press in the Czech Republic at the Prague National Gallery’s Trade Fair Palace.
White Light Goes On Tour with Poet in da Corner
27/02/2020 - Production News
UK – White Light has supplied the lighting equipment for the UK tour of Poet in da Corner, following its critically-acclaimed run at the Royal Court Theatre.
Martin Audio Announces Next Open Day Product Showcase and Demo
26/02/2020 - Event News
UK - Martin Audio’s successful Open Day series gathers further momentum next month with a cornucopia of new products being unveiled, and in many cases demonstrated, at its High Wycombe facility.
Atlona Expands Commercial AV Distribution Role for EET Europarts to Finland
26/02/2020 - Business News
Finland – Atlona, a Panduit company, has designated EET Europarts as its new commercial AV distribution partner throughout Finland. The appointment expands EET Europarts’ Atlona distribution role to a broader Northern European territory that encompasses Norway and the Baltics region, including Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.
Hippotizer is all-round performer for Sonu Nigam
26/02/2020 - Production News
UAE – For a recent concert performance by Indian singer, composer, actor and all-round megastar, Sonu Nigam, event production specialist Lightech AV turned again to their go-to media server solution from Green Hippo to drive the high-definition screen visuals. The show, designed in collaboration between Lightech AV and Nigam’s own team, was staged at Dubai’s World Trade Center Arena in January.
Switching on Lightopia
26/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Midas is the power behind Ian Xiang’s Lightopia in London, a festival featuring 47 groups of Chinese lantern installations – 1m LEDs – projection mapping, acrobats, musicians and much more.
dBs Music Opens a Neve Room at its Plymouth Teaching Facility
26/02/2020 - Project News
UK – With schools in Bristol and Plymouth, dBs Music prides itself on offering students the best facilities for learning real world music production and technology skills. To this end, the institution has recently invested in a new recording studio/studio lecture space with a 16 channel Neve Genesys console at its heart.
EM Acoustics teams up with TiMax for major series of demos at Music Bank Studios
26/02/2020 - Event News
UK – British loudspeaker manufacturer, EM Acoustics, has teamed up with Out Board, the global market leader in immersive spatial reinforcement and performer tracking, to announce a major series of demos to be held at SARM Music Bank Studios in London from 3rd-5th March 2020. These sessions will offer a unique opportunity to experience EM Acoustics’ very latest products, combined with demos of Timax spatial mixing, SFX animations and performer tracking in the comfort of London’s best rehearsal facilities.
Martin’s VDO Atomic Dot makes instant mark at Edinburgh Hogmanay show
26/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Martin’s new VDO Atomic Dot hybrid lighting and video fixture made an immediate impact at Edinburgh’s high-profile Hogmanay Show as the Scottish capital welcomed in the new year. Joining the Edinburgh Street Party, and working at the Waverley Stage, which saw appearances by Keir Gibson, The Ninth Wave, Marc Almond and Porkpie, lighting designer Sam Jones specified 30 of the versatile fixtures as part of a Martin package.
Gigant Sound provides a massive Outline PA rig for the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest
26/02/2020 - Production News
Poland – On 24th November 2019, the audience gathered at the Gliwice Arena in southern Poland witnessed a breathtaking event: the 17th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which has proven to be one of the most innovative and technologically advanced events in the country.
GerrAudio provides DiGiCo and KLANG solution for Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
25/02/2020 - Project News
Canada – Since 1977 the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has offered a wide range of programming. Long a local hub for culture, it has undergone numerous changes over time. Among them, renovations aimed at improving the experience for audiences and deepening the functionality of the venue for technicians and incoming performers. The Centre has also added significantly to its audio infrastructure over time, most recently with the purchase and installation of two DiGiCo SD12 consoles (one 72-channel for monitors and one upgraded to 96-channels for FOH) and KLANG immersive in ear monitoring software for the facility’s 485-capacity, AEG Liebherr Auditorium.
ICR’s Discovery Center partners with Strand for a flexible, integrated control solution
25/02/2020 - Project News
USA – The Institute for Creation Research (ICR)’s new Discovery Center for Science & Earth History announced it is benefiting from an advanced, integrated lighting control system from Strand, a Signify entertainment lighting brand. Specified by The Lighting Practice, the system seamlessly combines the needs of multiple exhibit zones, user requirements and technologies.
Breathing life into extreme bike riding at height
25/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – MILOS recently lived up to the Area Four Industries catch phrase: “You Know What. We Know How.” with the design, static calculation and delivery of MILOS truss products for a unique, “high wire bike” climbing course for their client “On The Ropes”.
Cymatic Audio and punQtum Join Forces
25/02/2020 - Business News
The Netherlands – punQtum B.V. Has announced the co-operation with Cymatic Audio in the fields of logistics, service and procurement. Arie van den Broek, who is the founder of both companies, emphasised the service character of the agreement. “When it comes to back-office operations, it made sense to join forces to avoid unnecessary costs. However, this arrangement will not affect the distribution channels of either company. punQtum remains a strictly business-to-business direct sales operation, whereas Cymatic Audio products will remain available through our valued dealers and distribution partners in the market.”
Fire Fight Australia
25/02/2020 - Production News
Australia – Over 20 hugely talented artists including Queen + Adam Lambert, Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Alice Cooper, Delta Goodrem, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tina Arena, Ronan Keating, Hill Top Hoods, Amy Shark, k. d. lang and many more entertained 75,000 music fans, and a worldwide TV audience, all helping Fire Fight Australia raise over A$10 Million for bushfire relief during an emotionally charged, high energy day of performance at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium.
Ayrton Perseo builds Castle of Light in Edinburgh
25/02/2020 - Production News
UK – There are few cities blessed with a more spectacular landscape than Edinburgh. Overlooking the city’s Old Town and with views stretching from the heights of Arthur’s Seat and the Palace of Holyrood to the Palladian elegance of the Georgian architecture north of Princes Street is Edinburgh Castle. As well as housing the Scottish Crown Jewels and the legendary Stone of Destiny, the Castle provides a natural centrepiece for events and celebrations in the city throughout the year, including the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival. Through November and December 2019, the city was treated to the inaugural Castle of Light, a celebratory visualisation of Edinburgh’s history from its volcanic beginnings through to today’s cultural and dynamic vibrancy. Through a combination of mapping, projection, lighting and audio, visitors were treated to a journey through hundreds of thousands, if not millions of years of the city’s back story that its citizens are so rightly proud of.
Penguin Media Solutions and Chauvet Professional Get Versatile at Chalk
25/02/2020 - Project News
UK – How does one follow a legend without getting lost in its giant shadow? More often than not, the answer revolves around the idea of creating a new, independent identity. This was the course followed by the owners of The Haunt when circumstances compelled them to relocate their iconic music club to a new, larger location next-door to their original site.
Bandit Lites Hires Nick Brown to World Headquarters
25/02/2020 - People News
USA – Bandit Lites, the world’s foremost lighting company, is making huge strides in 2020 to revamp its world headquarters to meet the increase of area productions and global sales installations. To that end, Bandit Lites hired Nick Brown to provide lighting design and console operation for various productions, including events at the University of Tennessee and Blackberry Farm, a luxury five-star resort.
PLASA announces new training events
25/02/2020 - Standards News
UK – PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, has announced a new series of professional development training events for 2020. PLASA’s training events have been developed in line with the current business climate and aim to deliver industry specific skills and knowledge.
Green Hippo Appoints New Project and Marketing Co-ordinator
25/02/2020 - People News
UK – Green Hippo has further strengthened its London team by appointing Abi Roberts as project and marketing co-ordinator.
Claypaky Mythos 2 and Scenius Unico Fixtures Wrap Up Successful Ed Sheeran Divide Tour 2019
25/02/2020 - Production News
Worldwide – One of the world’s best-selling music artists, Ed Sheeran wrapped up his 260-show Divide tour last year, which featured a large complement of Claypaky Mythos 2 and Scenius Unico lighting fixtures. Mark Cunniffe was the lighting designer for Divide, named the top tour of 2019 by PLSN.
MILOS Cell Clamps – A grip that would make a Pit Bull proud!
25/02/2020 - Equipment News
MILOS cell clamps bite down hard and hold on tight to ensure the safe and secure mounting of fixtures, suspension of support structures and connections on truss tubes. All clamps are precisely manufactured from high quality extruded aluminium for extended durability and reliability.
WORK PRO Launches The INTEGRA Digital Audio Matrix at ISE 2020
25/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Power and flexibility are the key features associated with WORK PRO's new INTEGRA Multi-Zone Digital Audio Matrix, which were on show for the first time at ISE 2020.
New WORK PRO ARION Line Array Products Debut at ISE 2020
25/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Spanish manufacturer Equipson announced a new and expanded WORK PRO ARION Line Array range at the recent ISE show.
Equipson Launches a Stylish Loudspeaker Series for Challenging Acoustic Environments
25/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Spanish manufacturer Equipson used the ISE show to launch a new range of loudspeakers for key installations in acoustically challenging environments.
ShureEndorser Jennifer Lopez Highlights a Super Performance at theSuper Bowl
25/02/2020 - Production News
USA – With more than 100 million people watching around the US and another 50-65 million watching around the globe, many eyes and ears tuned in to one of the biggest nights in sports.
KOI announces new Judges appointments for 2020
25/02/2020 - Event News
UK – The Knight of Illumination (KOI) Awards, the leading celebration of light and video design in stage and screen entertainment, has announced the appointment of five new judges across its three categories for the 2020 Awards.
T1s for Amelie Production
25/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Elliot Griggs chose Robe’s T1 Profiles to provide major key lighting for Amélie the Musical, a new production first staged at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, which then undertook a nationwide UK and Irish tour and is now playing at The Other Palace in London until the start of February.
Elation pixel creativity for Jessie Reyez “Being Human On Tour”
25/02/2020 - Production News
North America – Jon Stanners, one of two owners of Winnipeg-based production and design company Red Rover Entertainment, turned to a pint-sized yet powerful Elation lighting package on Canadian singer Jessie Reyez’s “Being Human On Tour” outing. Soundbox Productions of Ontario served as lighting vendor for the tour, which played dates in Canada and the US.
Meeting the Needs of the World – VON WELT Choose DiGiGrid
25/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – German band VON WELT spent 18 months in the studio together, writing and producing songs, before publicly launching the band in 2015. On the evidence of their well-crafted and dynamic output, that time was well spent. It is quickly apparent from their material that they are a band very much at home with the application of technology and the opportunities it affords them to communicate with both power and subtlety. They are something of a paradox; it could be said that VON WELT’s highly controlled approach to music-making is exactly the thing that allows them to deliver their message without restraint. This is definitely a kind of alternative guitar rock, all the elements are there, and yet it’s something else as well: something clearer, tighter but no less energetic. Those hours clocked up in the studio in their home area of the Black Forest in southern Germany have produced an interesting hybrid, and it is one that translates equally well to recordings or onto the stage.
Absen LED: Over 5,000 sqm in Stock and Shipping
24/02/2020 - Business News
Germany – With the Covid-19 (coronavirus) situation still ongoing, Absen has allayed any concerns by confirming that it has over 5,000 sqm of LED in stock and ready for shipping, with a further 27,000 sqm in production covering the company’s wide array of indoor, outdoor and rental display products.
FUSION Sticks draw clear lines of light for Rea Garvey's ‘NEON’ tour
24/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – Singer/songwriter Rea Garvey is certainly no stranger to international audiences. This is ensured not only by numerous TV show appearances, but also by his extensive musical output. For the past 20 years the likeable Irishman has been delighting his audience with multi-faceted pop rock and his distinctive voice.
Artistic Licence set to make Light + Building debut
24/02/2020 - Event News
Germany – Artistic Licence is exhibiting for the first time at Light + Building, Frankfurt Messe. Visit AL in Hall 8.0, Stand A79, to view all its latest products, including the award winning sunDial mains dimmer, and the new hand-held DALI tool, Commissioner.
Audient Nero in Control At Miloco Builds Huckvale Studio
24/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Musician and composer, Andy Huckvale, is very pleased with the desktop monitor controller, Nero which resides in his new studio, designed and installed by Miloco Builds. Audient released Nero just a couple of weeks before his home studio was finished; a stroke of luck for Andy, as up until then “there wasn’t one on the market that ticked all the boxes.
FROST Chicago and FROST Florida Acquire Ayrton Diablos and GHIBLIs for Event Production
24/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Full-service event production companies FROST Chicago and FROST Florida have added Ayrton Diablo and Ghibli fixtures to their lighting inventories. The acquisitions mark their first purchase of Ayrton products, which are distributed exclusively in North America by ACT Lighting, Inc.
NPi Audio Visual Solutions Accents Cleveland Sports Awards with Chauvet Professional
24/02/2020 - Production News
USA – “The best thing about sports is the sense of community it can create,” Bob Costas once observed. Anyone who attended the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in late January saw first hand the wisdom of the legendary sportscaster’s words. Honouring local athletes of every level, from the pros to high school, the fundraising gala epitomised the power of sports to bring people together.
City Theatrical Now Shipping Multiverse Receiver Cards
24/02/2020 - Equipment News
City Theatrical’s Multiverse Receiver Cards are products that any lighting user can use to implement wireless DMX/RDM into entertainment projects or lighting equipment in a simple way. Multiverse Receiver Cards are now available in either the 2.4GHz or 900MHz* band through City Theatrical distributors worldwide.
Kool & The Gang Celebrates Good Times with DPA Microphones
24/02/2020 - Production News
USA – When Ed Irons came onto the scene as Kool & The Gang’s production manager/FOH engineer, he was excited to finally get his hands on DPA Microphones’ solution after hearing colleagues rave about their high-quality performance. With DPA’s 4099 instrument, 2011 twin diaphragm cardioid, 4011 cardioid and renowned d:facto 4018 vocal mic, Irons can deliver Kool & The Gang’s signature sound to live audiences around the world.
ISE departs from Amsterdam in style
21/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – ISE 2020 completed its 15-year stay at RAI Amsterdam on Friday 14 February 2020. The special ¡Hola Barcelona! event held on the final day brought down the curtain on ISE’s residence at Amsterdam’s leading exhibition centre. Politicians and executives saluted the RAI venue and the city of Amsterdam while looking ahead to the future with the show’s move to the Fira de Barcelona next year.
Obsidian Control Systems announces release of ONYX 4.4 featuring creative DYLOS pixel composer
21/02/2020 - Equipment News
Obsidian Control Systems has announced release of ONYX 4.4 lighting control software, which fully integrates Obsidian’s intuitive and artistic DYLOS pixel composer, opening up new possibilities for the creative designer. Integration of DYLOS into the ONYX platform brings an innovative toolset of media composition, effects, content and text generators, along with a large variety of parameter manipulation, right into the core of any ONYX console or PC system.
Robe ESPRITES for Vridilo Je Show in Croatia
21/02/2020 - Production News
Croatia – The Vridilo Je show was a massive high-profile tribute concert in Spilt Arena, Croatia, starring the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra (ZPO) and dedicated to the late singer, entertainer, and Croatian superstar Oliver Dragojević, an iconic figure who passed in 2018 following a career spanning over 50 years.
Match Coloured Light Sources on Set with the myMIX App
21/02/2020 - Equipment News
During an episode of SKAM France, one scene was shot in a dark room that was 'illuminated' by a bunch of glow-in-the dark stars on the ceiling. Those phosphorescent stars were not bright enough to light the scene, so Cinematographer Xavier Dolléans used the Capture feature in Rosco's myMIX app to amplify that green/yellow glow with his MIX LED lights.
Version 2 expands and moves into new premises in Reading
21/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Television lighting rental specialist, Version 2, has relocated to a repurposed factory in Reading, Berkshire perfectly situated to reach the M4 into West London and nearby national motorway networks.
Core Value
21/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Highly regarded lighting programmer and designer Tom Young has invested in two Visual Productions TimeCore units with rackmount accessories, from its exclusive UK distributor Entedi. TimeCore is a compact device that can perform all tasks related to timecode, including generating, following, converting and displaying timecode signals. Freelancer Young, who works closely with lighting designers Tim Routledge and David Bishop among others, has already used TimeCore on a number of productions, including prime-time mainstream TV shows.
TrACME Spots Winners at Bird’s Nest Singing Spectacular
21/02/2020 - Production News
China – Sing! China is a Chinese TV singing competition broadcast by Zhejiang Television. The show is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. The latest season of the show recently came to its climax with a spectacular Finals production staged at the iconic Beijing National Stadium, known globally as the Bird’s Nest. Watched by millions on TV, the show attracted a live audience of more than 60,000 in the stadium itself.
Northern Light Installs New Lighting and Audio-Visual Systems at the Barracks Conference Centre
21/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Northern Light was commissioned to design, supply and install a new lighting and audio-visual system by The Robertson Trust for the new conference space within the Barracks Conference Centre, Stirling.
ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 at Home in Elsewhere
21/02/2020 - Project News
USA – Technically, the 'centroid' (geographical centre) of New York City lies near the corner of Stockholm Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, just a short half mile walk from Elsewhere. This distinguishing feature didn’t enter into the decision of the club’s owners when they opened their business at this spot in Brooklyn’s Bushwick section on Halloween, 2017, but the location is very fitting, considering how their cavernous venue embraces the myriad artistic and cultural influence that give the Big Apple its distinctive and endlessly fascinating flavour.
Alcons Pro-Ribbon Speakers Make Blak Box a Truly Immersive Experience
21/02/2020 - Project News
Australia – Australia’s Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) is dedicated to telling real-life stories which portray the many facets of modern-day Australia through site-specific cultural experiences. Many of its projects are presented in Blak Box, a unique, portable venue that uses Alcons Audio pro-ribbon systems for a fully immersive audio experience.
Tom Martin Boosts RCF UK’s Dealer Support Team
21/02/2020 - People News
UK – RCF UK has appointed Tom Martin to the role of UK technical sales/support. He will be responsible for supporting all RCF dealers, south of the M62.
Lighting the WEGA Global Games OC in Doha
21/02/2020 - Production News
Qatar – Painting with Light (PWL)’s creative director Luc Peumans was asked to design an eye-catching lighting scheme for the opening ceremony (OC) of the first Qatar eSports WEGA Global Games. The OC event was staged in the Khalifa Stadium in Doha and enthusiastically attended and appreciated by 14,000 eSports fans.
Gesaffelstein’s Unique Vantablack Monolith Brought to Life With GLP
21/02/2020 - Production News
USA – When French record producer and DJ Gesaffelstein launched his utterly unique and breathtaking stage set at Coachella last April it created a blueprint for the huge Against the Night, Across the Time US tour that was to follow towards the end of the year.
Zero 88 RigSwitch Installed at P&J Live Aberdeen
21/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Eighteen of Zero 88’s new RigSwitch cabinets for controlled and synchronised power switching have been installed at P&J Live at The Event Complex Aberdeen, a brand new multi-million-pound state-of-the-art flexible entertainment, exhibition, event and conference facility delivered by Aberdeen City Council in partnership with Henry Boot Developments in this key Scottish city.
Leading University’s Broadcast Facility Invests in Sennheiser
20/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Middlesex University has recently made a significant investment in Sennheiser’s industry-leading Digital 6000 wireless microphone series to upgrade and future proof the systems used for its renowned media production courses.
The Factory Manufactures a New Live Experience
20/02/2020 - Project News
UK – The Factory Live is a new venue in the UK south coast town of Worthing, ideally placed to embrace the vibrant live music and dance scene of a catchment area which stretches around 50 miles from Brighton in the east to Chichester in the west. Already attracting much critical praise, its audio system of Yamaha DZR and DXS XLF loudspeakers is impressing audiences and artists alike with its punchy ‘hi-fi’ sound.
Periphery Brings ‘Hail Stan’ to the Stage with Bandit Lites
20/02/2020 - Production News
USA – American progressive metal band Periphery recently wrapped up the Hail Stan: US Tour 2020 with a lighting system supplied by Bandit Lites. Named for their album, Periphery IV: Hail Stan, this album is the first release of the band’s own 3Dot Recordings label and follows their 2017 Grammy nomination for “Best Metal Performance.”
Robert Henderson Goes Rogue for London Production of West Side Story
20/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Tight deadlines! Sure, they can be stressful, but they often serve as a spark that ignites the creative engine. Robert Henderson’s work lighting the South London Youth Theatre’s recent production of West Side Story offers vivid proof of that. The Basingstoke-based LD captured the swirling passions of the classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical with a flowing, richly textured and vividly coloured lighting design that belied the circumstances surrounding its creation.
Mobiltechlifts ML2 – Small footprint, Large capacity
20/02/2020 - Equipment News
Don’t be fooled by the size of the Mobiltechlifts ML2! Within its compact 2.4 x 2.4 metre (7.87’ x 7.87’) footprint, its impressive loading capacity of up to 200kg (441lbs) and a maximum height of up to 6.5 metres (21.5’)! Its heavy-duty construction and user-friendly operation make it the perfect choice for smaller live events.
ENTEC is proudly welcomed to the EXE family
20/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Area Four Industries Direct UK has welcomed one of the UK’s most experienced and respected entertainment industry suppliers to the EXE Technology family: ENTEC Sound & Light. Established in 1968, ENTEC is the original sound and lighting production rental company that specialises in equipment rentals, sales and installations for leading live events across the British Isles.
ISE delivers for Martin Audio despite difficult conditions
20/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Storm Ciara and coronavirus reduced the number of people who were able to travel to Amsterdam for the show, but ISE proves to still be the right platform.
350m+ Wide Projection onto the former home of the Saudi Royal family
20/02/2020 - Production News
Saudi Arabia – Diriyah Gate is the birthplace of the Saudi Kingdom and was the original home of the Saudi Royal Family. It is now a 19th century UNESCO World Heritage site which is set to attract thousands of tourists as part of Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030. His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud launched the opening ceremony of Diriyah Gate with a visual spectacular show.
White Light is Part of the Family for Uncle Vanya
20/02/2020 - Production News
UK – White Light has supplied the lighting equipment for Uncle Vanya which has opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.
Storyhouse upgrades to SolaFrame fixtures with White Light
20/02/2020 - Project News
UK – The world-class Storyhouse, in the city of Chester in north-west England, is an award-winning venue encompassing a theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. Housed in a restored Odeon building that dates back to 1936, it now holds an 800-seat auditorium and a 200-seat studio theatre. SolaFrame 1000 luminaires from High End Systems are the latest addition to the venue’s LED inventory as part of a tungsten replacement programme.
Adamson and Sound.com Support World Record-Breaking Performance in Mumbai
20/02/2020 - Production News
India – It’s a rare occasion when a live concert features more musicians onstage than there are spectators in the audience, but such was the case for a Guinness World Record-breaking performance in Mumbai on 24th January, 2020. To commemorate the premiere of Amazon Prime’s highly-anticipated series The Forgotten Army, Live 1000, a group of 1,046 musicians, performed selections from the series’ score for a crowd of about 200, supported by an Adamson S-Series audio system from production technologies provider Sound.com.
Elation Fuze Pendant a versatile house and area lighting solution
20/02/2020 - Equipment News
Elation now offers a pendant version in its Fuze series of high performance, high-value LED luminaires. Now available is the colour-changing Fuze Pendant LED wash light, an energy-efficient intelligent downlighting fixture that provides powerful illumination for a variety of house and area lighting applications. With its flexible design, this pendant light is at home in permanent installs as well as any temporary application like trade shows, exhibitions and corporate events.
Penn Elcom’s 19 Inch Racking to be Distributed by RGB Communications
19/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Manufacturer Penn Elcom has announced that RGB Communications will be distributing its full range of ingenious 19-inch racking enclosures and associated accessories.
Simon Horn Reflects Moments for Anna Meredith with Chauvet DJ
19/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Fans never settle back in their seats at one of Anna Meredith’s shows. Nor should they. With its bold, sometimes jarring, mash up of divergent musical styles and intense, nervy undertones, her music is meant to challenge, not comfort, audiences, as it mirrors the uncertainties and inconsistencies of modern life, ultimately leading those who ride its winding currents to a deeper understanding of this moment in history.
‘Night to Shine’ Sparkles with Bandit Lites at Northfield Church
19/02/2020 - Production News
USA – The Tim Tebow Foundation held its sixth annual Night to Shine event with more than 720 churches from around the world hosting an unforgettable prom night for special needs guests aged 14 and older. Bandit Lites donated the lighting system to the NorthField Church celebration where Luke and Mark Carver of Carver Lighting Design crafted a design that shined as bright as the guests did.
Making Music with dLive and The Sámi Cultural Centre
19/02/2020 - Project News
Finland – The Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, situated in the heart of Inari, Finland, recently underwent a full renovation of its main auditorium, equipping it with the latest, state-of-the-art audio and conference technology, including an Allen & Heath dLive mixing system.
Green Hippo drives the visuals for Spotify’s Who We Be Live
19/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers were chosen by video director Jay Baker of Creative Video Design to drive the visuals for Spotify Presents: Who We Be Live 2019. Performed live at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, the Spotify show was part of its award-winning series of events featuring the UK and Ireland’s leading Rap, Grime, R&B and Afrobeat line-ups.
Sennheiser Digital 6000 takes the stage at Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show
19/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Broadcast on Fox to an international televised audience of more than 100 million, this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. While the performance itself only lasted approximately 14 minutes, the preparation was immense and technical execution flawless. According to numbers released by Fox network, this year’s Halftime Show reached more viewers than the game itself, with a total of 104.1 million tuning in from around the world.
Vari-Lite’s VL2600 Wash is a bright idea for Marillion’s orchestral spectacular
18/02/2020 - Production News
UK – For Marillion’s orchestral UK tour dates in November, lighting designer Yenz Nyholm chose the remarkable light output and colour mixing ability of the VL2600 Wash fixture from Vari-Lite, a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand.
Protec Group Purchase Absen LED, ClayPaky Xtylos and Newton Outline
18/02/2020 - Production News
UK & Middle East – Protec has upgraded its video capabilities globally with the purchase of Absen PL2.5mm indoor panels and PL3.9mm W outdoor panels for all branches in the UK, UAE and KSA. These screens have an innovative side lock design which means they can be installed flat or with a curve. It has also invested in the NovaStar NovaPro UHD Jr All-in-One Controllers and the NovaStar VX6s control boxes. With screens based in Birmingham, Dubai and Riyadh they can assist clients across UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa with both large scale and intimate video solutions, just in time for EURO 2020!
Primal Scream Get Maximum Rock 'n' Roll With DiGiCo
18/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Formed in 1982 in Scotland, rock band Primal Scream released their third compilation album, Maximum Rock 'n' Roll: The Singles in 2019, containing 17 tracks spanning the period from 1986 to 2016. In support of the new album, the band announced a major winter tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019, which saw FOH engineer, Chris Martin and monitor engineer, Gerry Colclough use DiGiCo SD12 consoles, owned by Stage Audio Services based in the West Midlands.
KOI 2020 to be enhanced with new Awards
18/02/2020 - Event News
UK – The Knight of Illumination (KOI) Awards has announced the introduction of two new awards to the Concerts & Events category for the 2020 ceremony. The new awards are being added to the line-up to accommodate the ever-evolving high standards of production in live events.
Teamwork Makes Dreamflight Work
18/02/2020 - Production News
UK - Richard Martin Lighting was asked to be a part of Dreamflights yearly fundraising ball. This amazing charity changes young lives through taking children with a serious illness or disability on the holiday of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida, without their parents. The Ball raises thousands of pounds to make children's dreams come true and RML could not be prouder to be a part of it!
Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room equip with BlacklineX
18/02/2020 - Project News
Lebanon – A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio.
Lena wants ‘Only Love’ from GLP
18/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – In April 2019, the German singer/songwriter Lena Meyer-Landrut released her fifth, critically acclaimed studio album, ‘Only Love, L’. In June, the ‘Only Love’ tour of 12 dates took the band through small to medium-sized halls in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Proteus meets Hercules in New York’s Central Park
17/02/2020 - Production News
USA – At the end of its regular season of Shakespeare in the Park, New York’s Public Theater stages an open-air production at Central Park’s 1,800-seat open-air Delacorte Theater. This past season, the glorious story of Hercules was presented, a theatrical pageant brought to life by some 200 performers with an enchanting lighting design by Tony-award winning lighting designer Tyler Micoleau. The designer turned to Elation Professional’s multi-use Proteus Hybrid luminaire to provide visual impact in the outdoor environment.
Robe Moves on Teatro Colsubsidio Bogota
17/02/2020 - Production News
Colombia – Teatro Colsubsidio Roberto Arias Perez is a 1,000-seater venue opened in 1981 in central Bogota, Colombia’s vibrant capital city, that has established itself at the centre of quality live entertainment, culture and performing arts. It’s renowned for high production values and imaginative shows offering a lively mix of concerts, musicals and classical performances.
Top Sound Designer Matt McCamley Insists on PMC Monitoring For His Studio
17/02/2020 - Project News
Australia – Accuracy without colour that isn't fatiguing: that, says sound designer Matt McCamley, is exactly what he was looking for when he was choosing audio monitors for his studio in Australia.
Renowned Opera Singer Maria Callas Returns to the Stage for Innovative Hologram Tour
17/02/2020 - Production News
Worldwide – For Callas in Concert, beloved opera singer Maria Callas was brought back to the stage via hologram, 40 years after her passing. A live orchestra accompanied digital remastered recordings of Callas for the production, which presented FOH and recording engineer Howard 'Howie' Lindeman with a unique challenge. Since the show was focused around the visual of Callas on stage, and the hologram system used to project her image, Lindeman needed to find a low-profile microphone that would not be obtrusive on stage, while still providing the highest audio quality for the live orchestral instruments.
Chauvet Professional Ovation F-265WW Makes “Quiet Contribution” to Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
17/02/2020 - Project News
Estonia – "Now our students will be able to have a taste of their future lives as creators, and practice on big stages,” declared Professor Ivari Ilja, rector of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre on the opening of the school’s new concert and performance centre in late 2019. If the past is indeed prologue to the future, those students will likely be accomplishing great things in the years ahead, given this internationally acclaimed school’s record of producing celebrated and influential artistic figures like Arvo Pärt and Evald Aav over the course of its 100-year history.
EXE Technology releases its 2020 catalogue
17/02/2020 - Equipment News
EXE Technology, which is currently the most desired automation range for entertainment / theatrical markets across the world, has announce the release of its 2020 catalogue.
Jackson, Mississippi’s First Baptist Church Installs Its Second DiGiCo Console
17/02/2020 - Project News
USA – Approaching the centennial of its current building, the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi has been an institution in the area since it was built in 1926. Facing the lawn of the Mississippi State Capitol in downtown Jackson, the church’s sanctuary seats 3,000 worshippers and streams and broadcasts its services online to thousands of viewers any given week in 60 to 80 countries.
Robe Adds Magic to Severina Tour
14/02/2020 - Production News
The Balkans – Croatian singer-songwriter and actress Severina wowed the crowds at four major arena concerts in the Balkans this autumn: at Split and Zagreb in Croatia, Belgrade in Serbia and culminating at the Dvorana Stožice in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which were lit by Slovenian LD Crt Birsa who added over 150 Robe moving lights to the lighting design for the three concerts in Croatia and Slovenia.
Ayrton Diablo Shines for NFL Honors Broadcast
14/02/2020 - Production News
USA – When the ninth Annual NFL Honors was held the day before Super Bowl LIV, lighting designer Jon Kusner selected a complement of Ayrton Diablo LED profile luminaires from PRG to supplement the house lights.
L&DB Stylises Village Outlet Event with Chauvet Professional
14/02/2020 - Production News
France – Stylish fashion should always be showcased in an elegant setting, even when it is offered at an attractively discounted price. Such was the guiding philosophy of The Village Outlet when it opened in this area of green rolling hills about 40 minutes outside Lyon.
Stage Electrics Supply Yamaha to The Sands Centre
14/02/2020 - Project News
UK – Stage Electrics have supplied The Sands Centre in Carlisle with a Yamaha CL5 and two Rio 3224-D2 stageboxes in time for its pantomime.
dLive and ME Slip Into ‘Kinky Boots’ at Teatro Astral
14/02/2020 - Production News
Argentina – The Teatro Astral in Buenos Aires, relies upon an Allen & Heath dLive digital mixing system for the launch of the iconic Broadway musical, Kinky Boots, which saw its opening night in January.
White Light Supplies Leopoldstadt in the West End
13/02/2020 - Production News
UK – White Light has supplied the lighting equipment for Leopoldstadt, which opened recently at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End.
Quantum upgrade for Czech legends’ anniversary tour
13/02/2020 - Production News
Czech Republic – Kabát is a nationally renowned classic rock band, which has been hugely popular since the 1980s. Its tenth anniversary stadium tour was the most prosperous in Czech music history, and the band represented the Czech Republic at the country's first entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. The latest anniversary tour visited stadiums and venues across the country over a three-week period.
Winter Jam 2020 Rocks with Bandit Lites Lighting System
13/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Bandit Lites is thrilled to once again provide the lighting for the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual tour. According to Pollstar, attendance often outpaces any other tour’s attendance during the year’s first quarter. The evening of live concerts by top Christian artists includes a roster of Passion, Crowder, Austin French, Andy Mineo, Hillsong Young & Free, Building 429, Red, Louis Giglio, Newsong and more.
Gabriel Paul Provides Supporting Looks for Alex Mofa Gang with Chauvet Professional
13/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – Former Stooges bass player Mike Watt once famously declared that “punk is not really a style of music; it’s more like a state of mind." His words aptly describe the world of the Alex Mofa Gang. Even three successful studio albums haven’t dimmed the street-borne punk fervor of these hard-driving Berlin rockers. This was plain to hear (and see) on the thunderous 15 leg German tour they just completed in support of their latest LP “Ende Offen.”
Richard Martin Lighting Helping to Make a Difference
13/02/2020 - Production News
UK – The Make a Difference Trust has awarded grants and funded projects all over the world and once again, Richard Martin Lighting was more than happy to help raise awareness and funds by supplying the lighting for the yearly ‘West End Christmas’ event. The Stage Bar 54, Mac 500 and Mac 600 really lit up the event and helped make it an unforgettable evening!
Innovative Show Design’s Elation rig at 2019 College Football Awards on ESPN
12/02/2020 - Production News
USA – On December 12, college football’s most talented student-athletes were recognised at the 2019 Home Depot College Football Awards presented live on ESPN from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Garrone and production design firm Innovative Show Design (ISD) have been involved in the show since 2012 and again produced outstanding visuals for the 2019 edition, employing a set-up that featured 90% Elation Professional products.
Chauvet Professional Helps Kansas City Live! Celebrate Super Bowl Win
12/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Everyone in Kansas City will remember precisely where they were, and what they were doing, at that exact time. It was then that the game clock at Miami Garden’s Hard Rock Stadium struck zero, making it official that the Kansas City Chiefs had won their first Super Bowl in half a century.
Absen Launches Venus LED Series at ISE 2020
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Leading global LED manufacturer Absen announced on the opening day of ISE (11 – 14 February 2020) the launch of a new super-lightweight touring solution for rental stagers.
White Light Supplies Lighting for Holes UK Tour
12/02/2020 - Production News
UK – White Light has supplied the lighting equipment for Holes which is currently touring venues across the UK.
Yamaha Highlights Solutions for Entertainment and Enterprise at ISE 2020
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Yamaha is highlighting its support for both the entertainment and enterprise markets with its range of high end, integrated solutions at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam. These include new products from both the pro audio and Unified Communications ranges, showcasing the close relationship between the respective technologies.
Yamaha Unified Communications Showcases Professional Conferencing Solutions and European Market Commitment at ISE 2020
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – In keeping with the motto 'Where Corporates Meet Entertainment', Yamaha is showcasing a broad product range for both the enterprise and the entertainment markets at Integrated Systems Europe 2020, highlighting the close relationship between the company’s Unified Communications (UC) and professional audio business units in Europe.
Yamaha Adds New Network Switches for Larger Dante Systems at ISE 2020
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands - Yamaha has expanded its range of SWR series network switches with three new models, which offer systems integrators even more choice of flexibility and quality for audio system design.
European Debut for New White DZR/DXS XLF Powered and CZR/CXS XLF Passive Loudspeakers and Subwoofers at ISE 2020
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – ISE 2020 sees the European debut of Yamaha’s new white DZR/CZR series and DXS XLF/CXS XLF loudspeakers / subwoofers, which provide extra options for uses such as hotel banquets, houses of worship and auditoriums where a high quality audio system needs to blend into the design of the space.
Quantum synergy and touring theatre sound with DiGiCo and Autograph
12/02/2020 - Production News
UK – DiGiCo’s status as the ‘go-to’ choice of digital audio mixing platform for theatrical applications is well-known. The company’s near-total domination of not only London’s West End and Broadway, but also theatres all over the world, is a result of long collaboration with leading practitioners of the art and a willingness to develop (and keep developing) products dedicated to that purpose.
ISE and TNW announce strategic content programming partnership
12/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Integrated Systems Europe and global media brand TNW (The Next Web) have announced a multi-year strategic relationship aimed at bringing the best of tech and innovation to ISE 2021 and its new Barcelona home.
Star lighting designer Mikki Kunttu to give the keynote speech at Prolight + Sound 2020
11/02/2020 - Event News
Germany - The 25th anniversary edition of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt am Main (31 March to 3 April 2020) will offer a highlight for all professionals from the lighting technology sector right on its opening day.
L-Acoustics Unveils Milan-certified LA2Xi Amplified Controller for Install
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Recognising that the increasingly robust installation market demands scaleable, economical amplification, L-Acoustics launches its first install-specific amplified controller at ISE. Primarily designed to power L-Acoustics compact loudspeakers, the bridgeable 4 x 4 channel LA2Xi offers anywhere from one to four outputs, allowing it to also drive medium and large format loudspeakers, in full or reduced SPL, for various types of applications. LA2Xi is the ideal choice to power background music in leisure installations, distributed fill systems in performing arts centres, studio monitors, private auditoriums and more.
POLAR Adds New Brands and Services
11/02/2020 - Business News
UK - POLAR, established supplier of key industry brands to the installation, MI and professional audio markets, has announced the addition of ClearOne, UMA and Utelogy to its portfolio. In keeping with POLAR’s commitment to a ‘concept to completion’ service for its customers, the new brands will ensure that the company remains ahead of the curve in being able to design and supply complete AV solutions for its integrator partners. POLAR sees the provision of cloud-based technologies, which are helping to revolutionise the management and control of resources within a wide variety of workplaces, as essential tools for the future, emphasising the company’s drive to be far more than a simple distributor of products.
Robe Helps Crystallise New Škoda Octavia Launch
11/02/2020 - Production News
Czech Republic – Lighting designer Michael Kuehbandner worked closely with creative director Achim John from Jack Morton Worldwide and the show direction team from Quinton’s Concept to deliver a spectacular visual extravaganza for the VIP launch of the new fourth-generation Škoda Octavia car at the Prague National Gallery’s Trade Fair Palace.
EM Acoustics updates and augments signature EMS Series at ISE 2020
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – The EMS Series from EM Acoustics is the company’s most popular loudspeaker range, featuring their signature passive crossovers and exceptional enclosure design. Hugely versatile, EMS Series point source loudspeakers are deployed in a vast array of theatres and entertainment venues both in the UK and worldwide. They also play a highly significant role in the rental market. Sixteen years on in the face of continued demand, EM Acoustics has completely revamped the range, enhancing the look and feel with a number of aesthetic changes, and augmented the series with the addition of a highly-anticipated 10-inch model, the EMS-101X.
Genelec continues sustainable growth with advanced factory expansion
11/02/2020 - Business News
Finland – Genelec, a global leader in professional audio monitoring, has signalled a new era of sustainable growth with the opening of a brand new extension to its lakeside factory in Iisalmi, Finland. Utilising the latest technologies, the extension will significantly increase the space, flexibility and efficiency of the company’s warehousing and logistics operations, while ensuring that the entire facility is now powered exclusively by sustainable sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric energy.
SpeechLine Digital Wireless
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – In today’s corporate and higher education environments, it’s often small IT teams that look after huge AV set-ups, taking care of many rooms and even more microphones that are spread over large campuses. To make their task easier – and expand its offer of network-enabled AV equipment – Sennheiser is launching the SpeechLine Multi-Channel Receiver. The IT-friendly receiver will be available from Q2 2020 as a two-channel or four-channel version.
Audiologic Appoints Andy Barnby as Business Manager
11/02/2020 - People News
UK – Audiologic, the award-winning provider of professional audio solutions has announced that it has appointed Andy Barnby as business manager. This is a pivotal role built on a strong foundation to support their growing network of customers, which will ensure the highest level of customer service and support is offered.
Adlib Makes Major Investment in JBL’s New Generation VTX A-Series
11/02/2020 - Production News
UK - Adlib has announced a major investment in Harman JBL Professional VTX A-Series new generation touring line array, nearly two decades after becoming an early adopter of the then pioneering JBL VerTec system.
Young Life Conference Shines with Bandit Lites and Lumina Design
11/02/2020 - Production News
USA –Young Life, a non-profit organisation aimed at encouraging adolescents to seek and grow a relationship with Jesus Christ, recently held its YL2020 conference with a lighting package supplied by Bandit Lites. The event, held every four years, took place at Disney’s Coronado Resort 5-10 January, and more than 5500 people gathered to worship, learn, and celebrate the group’s 80-year old mission.
Scotland’s first Ayrton Perseo fixtures featured in itison’s major new event series
11/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Ayrton’s new IP65-rated Perseo LED profile fixtures saw their first Scottish engagements when they were specified by lighting designer, Grant Anderson, for two major outdoor winter events in Glasgow, created and produced by online marketing and events company, itison.
Alcons Introduces the LR24 Pro-Ribbon Line-Array
11/02/2020 - Equipment News
The LR24 is a mid-size line-array sound system, designed to enable a 1:1 non-compressed reproduction of the original sound source at any sound pressure level. Due to the completely neutral response of the system, it can be used for any application and source possible, from speech, to classical music, jazz, all the way to pop and hard-rock performances.
Clifford Spulock Lights Two Worlds in Man of la Mancha with Chauvet Professional
11/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Imagination sets us free. The wisdom of this adage is brought vividly to life in the Mitch Lee and Joe Darion classic Man of la Mancha. Inspired by Don Quixote, the multi-Tony Award winning musical stands as a monument to the soaring power of the human spirit to shine in even the darkest of times, as its characters, prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition, transcend their dire circumstances through the uplifting tales of Miguel de Cervantes’ fabled knight.
L-Acoustics rolls out L-ISA Auditoria globally
11/02/2020 - Standards News
Worldwide – Recognising that L-ISA technology is in ever-increasing demand, L-Acoustics is rolling out L-ISA Auditoria in strategic locations around the globe. Now, demonstrations, training or mixing sessions of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology can be accessed in dozens of locations in L-ISA Auditoria designed to stringent L-Acoustics specifications.
Visix AxisTV Digital Signage Software Powers Corporate Communications for Safelite
11/02/2020 - Equipment News
Visix, Inc. reports that Safelite Glass Corporation has rolled out an extensive digital signage system across multiple business locations in three states. The network today reaches several corporate locations in Ohio (including its Columbus-based headquarters), and call centres in Iowa and Arizona. Enterprise-level Visix AxisTV 9 digital signage software delivers a mix of visual content, real-time data, and social media to amplify its corporate messaging, and strengthen employee communications.
Neutrik announces development of Milan multi-IO audio module for OEM implementation in future audio network devices at ISE
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands - With the rapidly growing demand for professional, real-time, reliable future-proofed audio network systems, Neutrik is taking the next logical step in the development of Milan audio modules, by offering OEM customers a time and cost-saving path towards developing and producing future audio network solutions built on the Milan protocol.
OCA Alliance welcomes Adamson Systems Engineering
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Kicking off ISE 2020, the OCA Alliance welcomes Adamson Systems Engineering as its latest member company. A major presence in the professional audio industry, the Canadian loudspeaker systems manufacturer requires little by way of introduction.
ACME to showcase 'breakthrough' LED range at ISE
11/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – The latest world-class fixtures from Chinese professional stage lighting manufacturer ACME Lighting are being showcased at ISE 2020 on booth 5-S140 (11-14 February, RAI, Amsterdam).
Pixl Evolution Recruits Gilles Quentel
11/02/2020 - People News
UK – Hertfordshire-based live events video specialist Pixl Evolution has announced the appointment of Gilles Quentel to the post of warehouse manager. A very experienced and dedicated AV professional, Gilles has enjoyed a successful career in the UK, following the move from his native France more than 25 years ago. With wide experience in the preparation of AV equipment for the touring, corporate and exhibition sectors, he is accustomed to management roles in busy, high-pressure environments. As Pixl Evolution continues to grow, Gilles is a perfect fit for the job according to managing director Lee Spencer:
Proteus protection on wet Muse stadium shows
11/02/2020 - Production News
Europe – Because one never knows what Mother Nature has in store, playing outdoor stadium dates, no matter what time of year, is always a bit nerve-racking for concert touring technical and design personnel. On English rock band Muse’s acclaimed 2019 “Simulation Theory” world tour however, some of that angst was eased by Elation Proteus Hybrid IP65 moving heads that were impervious to the wet European summer.
Robe T1s for NTS Panopticon Production
10/02/2020 - Production News
UK – The National Theatre of Scotland’s acclaimed production of The Panopticon at The Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, directed by Debbie Hannan and lit by Simon Wilkinson, was the first stage production of Jenni Fagan’s visceral and brutal narrative of life and friendship.
Versatile Ayrton Diablo LED profiles keep busy at RTHAV
10/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Cleveland-based RTHAV, a brand company of Rock The House Entertainment Group, Inc., finds its new Ayrton Diablo LED profile luminaires are flying off the shelves. “We got the second shipment of Diablos in the US, and since they arrived last summer they’ve only been in the shop a matter of days,” says Ryan Konikoff, Partner and COO in RTH. “The Diablos are proving to be a multi-purpose fixture for us.”
Spencer Lavoie Lights Dreams at Springfield Magnet School with Chauvet Professional
10/02/2020 - Project News
USA – Aedificatum Ut Lux Splendesceret, the words are Latin for “Erected That Light Might Become Brighter.” Chiselled on the central frieze over the entrance to the stately neoclassical structure on Springfield’s State Street, they glistened on the morning of 15 February, 1926 when the building was dedicated as one of New England’s largest Masonic Temples.
Active Audio Launches NEW Ray-On PoE Powered Column Loudspeaker at ISE
10/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – While braving the cold of the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands be certain you stop by to see ACTIVE-AUDIO L’acoustique active as they announce the launch of their new RAY-ON PoE powered loudspeaker column arrays.
Optical Audio Productions tours DiGiCo SD12 with The Choir of Man
10/02/2020 - Production News
Worldwide – Fresh from the stages of their world tour, including the pre-eminent Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Choir of Man is a feel-good Musical currently on extended tour around Australia. A stage show from the creative minds of Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the show combines nine performers and occasional live instruments, along with a technical back-end up to the task of delivering quality audio worthy of international theatre.
Stellar Sound Performance by L-Acoustics During 32 Days of ‘Fiestas de Octubre’
10/02/2020 - Production News
Mexico – Arguably one of the most anticipated festivals in Mexico, Fiestas de Octubre, is a cultural and recreational celebration held in October in the state of Jalisco with its headquarters in the capital, Guadalajara. Bringing together more than one million people, the 32-day festival is filled with a bountiful display of popular culture and fine arts, mariachi music, and a spectacular spread of traditional food, Mexican beer and wine. This year, the explosive energy of the festival was matched by the exceptional sound quality of an L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker system.
Elation lighting at Nationale Opera & Ballet, The Netherlands
10/02/2020 - Project News
The Netherlands – The Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam is the leading Dutch organisation for opera and ballet and is regarded as one of the top five of its kind in the world. The theatre recently upgraded its lighting system, acquiring Elation Professional Seven Batten LED linear lights, which join a state-of-the-art rig that also includes Elation SixBar 1000 linear battens.
Audiologic Mixes with DiGiCo in New Distribution Agreement
10/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Audiologic, the award-winning provider of professional audio solutions, has announced that it has signed a new distribution agreement with leading console manufacturer DiGiCo, to promote and distribute its acclaimed S-Series and 4REA4 digital mixers to the corporate pro-AV market in the UK.
DiGiCo launches A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage for 4REA4 at ISE 2020
10/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – DiGiCo has announced two new I/O Racks, the A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage, for its acclaimed 4REA4 processing engine for networked audio in installations, at this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam. Both Racks bring all the connectivity of the original A164 Wall LCD and A168 Stage, but with the additional advantage of Dante connectivity.
ETC becomes a SixEye Connected manufacturer
10/02/2020 - Business News
SixEye has announced that ETC, one of the world’s leading events lighting technology manufacturers, has become a SixEye Connected manufacturer, with its Mosaic range of architectural lighting controllers the first in the company’s product portfolio to benefit from SixEye’s unified remote management platform.
ISE 2020: Adamson Showcases IS-Series and Partners on Unique Immersive Audio Experience
07/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Adamson Systems Engineering will highlight its premium install-focused IS-Series loudspeakers, including the new IS219 high-powered subwoofer, in Booth 7-C235 at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), running 11-14 February, 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam. Additionally, Adamson has partnered with CAST Software for a series of daily immersive audio demos showcasing its BlackTrax real-time tracking technology and Adamson’s intelligent, Milan-ready CS7p and CS118 loudspeakers.
No Place Like Astera for MisterWives
07/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Hugely anticipated rising-star indie rockers MisterWives just finished a sold-out ‘underplay’ tour in the US promoting their just-dropped EP mini bloom, for which lighting designer Matt Guminski wanted to create something raw, fresh, different and stylish.
Robe for Bet Lessin Theatre
07/02/2020 - Project News
Israel – Robe continues to make an impression on the theatre scene in Israel with the specification and installation of DL7S Profiles and LEDWash 1200 moving lights (54 in total) in the Bet Lessin Theatre, Tel Aviv, the city and Israel’s third-largest theatre venue, just reopened after complete refurbishment, a project ongoing over the last three years.
Alcons Audio Introduces The CRMS-SRHV Surround
07/02/2020 - Equipment News
The CRMS-SRHV surround is a two-way passive-filtered loudspeaker, designed to meet all requirements of current and future immersive surround sound formats.
The Tonight Show Tapes in Texas with TurboRay
07/02/2020 - Production News
USA – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is already enjoying TurboRay fixtures this season in its New York City studio, under lighting director Fred Bock. So when the show trekked to Texas for a taping in Austin, 24 of the special effect LED wash lights were designed into the rig at Bass Concert Hall.
Unusual Rigging reaches new standards with ISO accreditations
07/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Unusual Rigging has achieved a series of compliance standards that will provide its customers with the guarantee that its products and services consistently meet their requirements.
LEA Professional appoints POLAR as distributor for UK and ROI
07/02/2020 - Business News
UK – POLAR, established supplier of key industry brands to the installation, MI and professional audio markets has announced that it has been appointed exclusive distributor in the UK and ROI for new US-based professional amplifier manufacturer LEA. This bold new company has been in existence since January 2019, when a team of industry veterans with more than 200 years combined experience in the sector, steered by founder and CEO Blake Augsburger, set out to imagine a new approach to audio technology. Since its inception, LEA has moved swiftly to become a major industry player, focused on merging IoT (Internet of Things) technology with professional amplification.
Liteup Supplies Light to Björk’s Cornucopia Tour
07/02/2020 - Production News
Europe – Southampton-based lighting rental specialist Liteup supplied lighting, video server and control, plus rigging (136 points including Kinesys automation) for all technical departments for the recent UK and European leg of Björk’s ongoing highly acclaimed Cornucopia tour, for which the dramatic lighting was a co-design by Bruno Poet and Richard White.
Magma Prime – first haze machine from Magmatic atmospheric effects now shipping
07/02/2020 - Equipment News
Magmatic atmospheric effects is offering the first haze machine in its Magma series of dependable haze and fog machines. Now in stock and shipping is the Magma Prime, a durable water-based hazer with advanced technology providing an exceptionally high output, dry haze effect with low fluid consumption.
Power Logistics wins trio of gongs at Festival Supplier Awards 2020
07/02/2020 - Event News
UK – Temporary event power specialist Power Logistics took home three awards from the Festival Supplier Awards 2020 when they were held at London’s Hurlingham Club on 30th January. The company received the awards for ‘Best Power’, ‘Best Festival Technology Supplier’ and ‘Green Supplier’.
Active Audio Leaps into the US Market with Allied ProTech
07/02/2020 - Business News
USA – Active Audio professional loudspeakers has announced the appointment of Allied ProTech as its exclusive distributor for the United States.
A4i.tv Video Release - Witness the LITEC PR60 Revolution
07/02/2020 - Business News
LITEC has just released a new, dynamic video on A4i.tv that shows its PR60 Revolution truss in action. The PR60 is a new, revolutionary pre-rig truss solution that allows for the quick and easy mounting of light fixtures at almost any position along the length of the truss by a single person.
AED group appointed as Master Distributor for NEXT Truss
06/02/2020 - Business News
Europe - NEXT Truss has recently appointed AED group as its European master distributor for its complete product range.
Light Fantastic Production Services revisit Ascot for the celebratory finale to the QIPCO British Champions Day
06/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Marking the finale to the Flat Season, QIPCO British Champions Day is renowned within the horse racing community. Bringing together leading jockeys, horses, trainers and owners from Europe and beyond to compete in six top class races, this prestigious event has become a key fixture in the UK sporting calendar.
Prolyte assigns a new distributor in Switzerland
06/02/2020 - Business News
Switzerland - As of the 1st of February, Prolyte assigned DJP Diffusion as the official Prolyte distributor in Switzerland.
Celebrating success in brighter colours with Brompton Technology HDR
06/02/2020 - Event News
Sweden – Following another prosperous year of business, Creative Technology Sweden, one of the largest audio-visual technology companies in Europe, celebrated its success together with 150 invited guests at its Christmas Expo. Held at the company’s HQ in Kungälv, the annual event spread over two days and saw the company showcasing the latest in technical innovations, including Brompton Technology’s High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology.
EXE Technology Holds its First Ever Training in Germany
06/02/2020 - Standards News
Germany – History was made on 22 and 23 January when The Area Four Industries Direct Germany office organised the first ever EXE Technology training session in Germany. Training was held in Emsdetten and was led by sales and marketing manager Carsten Pfeiffer (Area Four Industries Direct Germany) and EXE Technology automation manager Gianluca Ferrari.
Highlite Open Day January 2020
06/02/2020 - Event News
UK – Highlite UK kicked off the year in style with the first of its Oopen Day Events this decade. The day, held at the Highlite UK Office in Calne, Wiltshire featured display items included Infinity and Phantom moving heads, LED theatre fixtures, the Chimp lighting desk and a demonstration of the Odin line array system. The full Highlite UK Team was on hand to meet and greet, including serving up copious hospitality! The events are hopefully to be programmed throughout the year, the next one is on Tuesday 10th March. Full details are at www.highlite.com
Meet TP's newest project manager, Michael Lindauer
06/02/2020 - People News
USA – Theatre Projects has introduced its newest team member, Michael Lindauer. He’s an industry veteran, having already worked in the theatre consulting, architectural lighting design, and audiovisual consulting industries for over 25 years.
NEXT-proaudio introduces new N-RAK
06/02/2020 - Equipment News
NEXT-proaudio has developed on the past unified rack solution N-RAK, designed for optimum performance flexibility and setup simplicity. The new rack was configured to interface seamlessly allowing multiple configurations for the entire NEXT-proaudio’s product range. Consisting in a family of two new different models, N-RAK 6 and N-RAK12, all the new N-Raks are equipped with Powersoft T604, featuring Dante audio networking functionality.
Yamaha Brings Cool Surround Sound to Ice Camp 2020
06/02/2020 - Production News
Austria – Between January and April every year, the Kitzsteinhorn ski resort in the Austrian Alps creates Ice Camp, which celebrates the life cycle of nature by transforming the winter’s snowfall into an art and entertainment installation before it melts again in the spring. Ice Camp 2020 features a unique sound installation, aided by high quality Yamaha systems.
Iconic Finnish engineer Mikko Engberg chooses DiGiCo SD12 for Eppu Normaali
05/02/2020 - Production News
Finland – Formed in 1976 and with almost two million records sold to date, Eppu Normaali – named after the character Abby Normal in Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein – is Finland’s best-selling band. To accommodate the needs of this powerhouse of Finnish rock, Front of House engineer Mikko Engberg chose a DiGiCo SD12. Purchased through Audico Systems OY, DiGiCo’s Finnish distributor, Engberg declares that the console’s substantial ‘torque’ is more than enough to handle the band's full effect processing, negating the need for external FX.
L-Acoustics Creations at ISE 2020 – Hall 7 Stand X200
05/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – L-Acoustics Creations, a division of L-Acoustics, will reveal an extraordinary sound space solution for luxury residential and architectural installations at ISE2020: Island Prestige. This elegant, completely self-contained, personal auditorium offers home integrators the chance to take an exciting, high-performance and versatile approach to media room design that can deliver the ultimate audio experience.
Creative Technology Win Best Screen Supplier at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020
05/02/2020 - Event News
UK – Creative Technology took home the award for Best Screen Supplier for the impressive LED screens installed at Reading and Leeds Festival 2019 at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020.
Chroma-Q Space Force is in Tune with Lighting Needs of American TV Shows
05/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Cinematographer, Donald A. Morgan utilised Chroma-Q Space Force LED fixtures to provide tunable soft lighting for filming the latest seasons of Netflix television show, The Ranch, for which he won a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy for ‘Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series’, and ABC series, The Conners.
Backstage Academy Welcomes STS Touring as Official Industry Partner
05/02/2020 - Business News
UK – After enjoying an informal relationship with Backstage Academy stretching back many years, Manchester-based STS Touring Productions has now put the relationship on a formal basis.
Atlona to Debut New Omega Series Matrix Switcher for Wired and Wireless Sources at ISE 2020
04/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Atlona is once again simplifying BYOD collaboration in AV environments with the introduction of the AT-OME-MS52W 5x2 matrix switcher. Combining flexible wired and wireless AV input support with USB extension and user convenience features such as automatic input selection and display control, the newest Omega Series innovation provides a universal connectivity and switching solution that is ideal for applications from multi-participant presentations to video conferencing. Atlona will take the wraps off the new switcher in stand 5-T50 at next week’s ISE 2020 exhibition in Amsterdam.
Sennheiser shows TeamConnect Ceiling 2 at 2020 Microsoft Ignite Tour London Conference
04/02/2020 - Event News
UK – Audio specialist Sennheiser showcased its TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone at the Microsoft Ignite The Tour London conference, which took place at the ExCel London on 16 and 17 January. TeamConnect Ceiling 2 is certified by Microsoft as a solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms complete with a Microsoft-certified DSP.
Elliott Mountford goes crazy with Charli XCX and GLP
04/02/2020 - Production News
Worldwide – At the age of 16, Elliott Mountford set up his Ti22 lighting design company with a view to providing lighting and video integration on live shows. Little more than a few months later he was handling his first arena show at Wembley.
Philippines 2019 30th South East Asian Games Opening Ceremony Features Claypaky Lighting Fixtures
04/02/2020 - Production News
Philippines – A large complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures was utilised by Stage Craft International, Inc. in metro Manila for the opening ceremony of the 2019 SEA Games at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, The Philippines.
The Audio Visual Co increases investment in L-Acoustics
04/02/2020 - Production News
Australia – Based in new premises in Moorebank, near Sydney, The Audio Visual Co has recently invested in L-Acoustics A Series, which offers the renowned L-Acoustics rider-friendliness and sonic signature in a flexible system that is rapid and easy to deploy.
Bandit Illuminates Surfaces North American Tour
04/02/2020 - Production News
USA – Bandit Lites provided a lighting package for Texas based indie-rock duo surfaces most recent tour. Comprising Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki, surfaces released their first full-length album, surf, in 2017 followed by their 2019 summer soundtrack, where the light is. With Spotify reporting more than 82 million streams last year, surfaces announced their third album will launch in February 2020.
Renkus-Heinz Positions the Integrator for Performance at ISE 2020
04/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, is bringing solutions to ISE 2020 that democratise the premium quality audio offered by beam steering technology, effectively positioning more integrators and end users for performance in their businesses. Through key offerings in the Renkus-Heinz line, which will be on display at stand 7-S224, steerable solutions are now feasible integration options in more locations and more types of facilities.
ROE Visual Takes Responsibility at ISE 2020
04/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Showing its responsibility and care towards its clients in response to the current Coronavirus outbreak in China, ROE Visual has decided to take only the international teams to the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam and leave the team located at its headquarters in Shenzhen at home.
CUK Audio to distribute Aurora Multimedia in the UK and Ireland
04/02/2020 - Business News
UK – Aurora Multimedia, the New Jersey, USA based manufacturer best known for its AV over IP solutions has appointed CUK Audio as their exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland.
TiMax sets new standard in spatial audio at ISE2020
04/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – UK immersive audio and showcontrol specialist Out Board will demonstrate further workflow enhancements to the TiMax SoundHub software, along with the groundbreaking new TiMax TrackerD4 Precision Stagetracking system for real-time automated spatial mixing control and effects animation. TrackerD4 talks OSC, PoziStageNet, BlackTrax and other audio, lighting and multimedia control protocols to deliver cost-effective performer tracking over a wide range of applications.
Ralf Oehl appointed CEO of Georg Neumann GmbH
04/02/2020 - People News
Germany – Ralf Oehl has been appointed as CEO of studio specialist Georg Neumann GmbH. In his new position, Ralf will continue to build the business and brand, further developing the overall strategic direction of Georg Neumann GmbH, a Sennheiser Group company. He will report to Peter Claussen, COO of the Sennheiser Group.
Prolyte and Stage Electrics
04/02/2020 - Business News
UK - Prolyte is getting back on track, with new management and new owners the company is poised to continue its success as the world’s leading manufacturer of trussing and staging, supplying high-quality product to the entertainment industry.
Dawid Somló Promoted to Sales Distribution Manager at Optocore and Broaman
04/02/2020 - People News
Germany – Munich-based fibre network specialists, Optocore and BroaMan have announced the promotion of Dawid Somló to sales distribution manager for both brands.
ACME to showcase 'breakthrough' LED range at ISE
04/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – The latest world-class fixtures from Chinese professional stage lighting manufacturer ACME Lighting are being showcased at ISE 2020 on booth 5-S140 (11-14 February, RAI, Amsterdam).
Voice-Acoustic sound reinforcement system installed in the German City Theatre Sulingen
04/02/2020 - Project News
Germany – The municipal theatre of Sulingen (Germany) was opened in 1993. The building is connected to the grammar school in Sulingen. The light-coloured wood and bright bricks in the theatre hall create a very special atmosphere when lit, which captures the stage and the entire audience and enables an impressive theatre experience. Due to the slight rise and the small elevations, one always has an excellent view in the theatre with its 446 seats.
Martin Audio Announce Five New Ceiling Loudspeakers for ADORN Commercial Series
04/02/2020 - Equipment News
Martin Audio’s busy start to the year sees no sign of slowing down with the announcement of a further five new products targeting commercial installation sector with in-ceiling and pendant loudspeakers joining the ADORN series.
LIT Students Record Comic Podcast with New Audient ASP4816
03/02/2020 - Project News
Ireland – An Audient ASP4816 mixing console was installed at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) at the beginning of the year. The desk was launched straight into action within days of its arrival, recording award-winning Irish actor, comedian, writer and entertainer, Pat Shortt’s podcast released on 4th February. “Our students are providing recording, Foley and mixing for the podcast’s six episodes,” explains technical officer for creative technologies, Art O’Laoire.
Navori Labs Brings New QL Digital Signage Software
03/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – Navori Labs will emphasize workforce efficiency and the customer experience at ISE 2020 (11-14, February Amsterdam RAI) with the debut of several new QL digital signage innovations. The applications address emerging needs that make digital signage more effective for the organisation and the audience, and leverage the power and flexibility of Navori’s QL software at the core. Navori exhibits at Stand 8-E212.
Green Hippo on the Ball at Soccer AM
03/02/2020 - Production News
UK – Lighting director Malcolm Reed used Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media server technology to manage the visuals for Coventry-born rapper Jay1’s performance on the UK’s popular football show, Soccer AM. Filmed at London’s Sky Sports Studios, the 90-minute show, which airs on Saturday mornings, includes a section where music artists from across the country are invited to perform their latest songs in front of a live studio audience.
Kinesys USA Moves to Lititz
03/02/2020 - Business News
USA – In 2019 Kinesys joined the TAIT group of companies ushering in a new era of global entertainment automation. As part of the process, Kinesys have relocated its US sales office, warehouse and training facility from Lithia Springs, GA to take advantage of the world leading resources of TAIT’s HQ in Lititz, PA.
More Audio Innovations From Outline at ISE 2020
03/02/2020 - Event News
The Netherlands – The 2020 edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show, Integrated Systems Europe, takes place at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam on 11th-14th February and Outline are taking the opportunity to launch two more ground-breaking products there.
AHH Rock Up the Classics
03/02/2020 - Production News
Colombia – Brothers Nelson and Humberto Hernandez founded their production company, AHH in Bogota, with one primary line of business in mind: production services and lighting design, with a small rental operation on the side for generic lights and more rare and unusual items of equipment.
Ayrton Diablo wins ESTA Members Choice Award 2020
03/02/2020 - Event News
USA – Ayrton has announced that its ultra-compact Diablo LED profile fixture has been awarded the ESTA Members Choice Award 2020 in the Equipment Category at this year’s NAMM show in Anaheim, USA.
Schallmeister Balances Looks at Motorworld with Chauvet Professional
03/02/2020 - Production News
Germany – In 1871, a mine was dug in the gently rolling countryside between Essen and Dortmund in the Ruhr region. Over time, the Ewald Colliery grew to become one of the most productive and deepest mines in Europe. Employing up to 4,000 miners, it produced tons of coal to power Germany’s burgeoning industries, including its pioneering automobile factories.
Mobiltechlifts’ T-Bar sets your lighting free!
03/02/2020 - Equipment News
Enjoy complete lighting freedom with the T-Bar attachment from Mobiltechlifts. The T-Bar allows the lifting of light fixtures up to 6.5m (21.33 feet) with a Mobiltechlifts ML2 lift, thereby releasing the limitations imposed by support structures as a lighting fixture hanging point.
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