Elation introduced its new KL CYC, an LED cyc light and footlight fixture crafted for the lighting designer. The KL CYC introduces the EdgeLight safety feature, allowing users to designate a safety light in red or blue whenever desired. The new feature, which operates even if DMX signal is lost, guides performers, alerting them to the edge of the stage and adding an extra layer of safety. Built of a robust yet lightweight construction, the KL CYC comes in one-metre and half-metre models for integration into any lighting design. The KL CYC is all about colour quality and features Elation’s…
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ROE Visual announced the release of its ROE Calculator APP. This application is a complete upgrade of the previous ballast calculator and has added many new options to create essential technical calculations for your LED screens. With a suite of tools that include ballast calculation, pixel and resolution calculation, power requirement analysis, and much more, the ROE Calculator APP will become a tool for LED technicians, whether on-site or in the preparation stages of production. The ROE Calculator APP is a testament to ROE Visual’s commitment to providing the tools and resources necessary for technicians and professionals to excel in…
Sphere Entertainment and the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix announced new details on the custom Grand Prix content created exclusively by Sphere Studios that will be displayed on Sphere’s fully programmable LED exterior in celebration of Las Vegas’ inaugural race weekend. “We are looking forward to partnering with the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX in the inaugural year both for Sphere and the Grand Prix in Las Vegas,” said Joel Fisher, Executive Vice President Marquee Events and Operations for MSG Entertainment. “This is one of the world’s premier sporting events, and we are ready…
Clair Global has revealed Cohesion’s transformation from loudspeaker series to fully supported product development and manufacturing organisation within the greater Clair Global Group. “We are investing in the people, product development, and resources needed to support this venture,” said Troy Clair, President and CEO of the Clair Global Group. “We see this as an opportunity to build comprehensive, connected solutions that go beyond designing and manufacturing loudspeakers. I’m thrilled by what’s happening today, and I’m even more optimistic about what’s to come.” Designed and assembled at its headquarters in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Cohesion is prioritising workflow optimisation and a broadened ecosystem…
Brian Relph has joined Main Light as a Rental Account Manager for its Tri-State location in Teterboro, New Jersey. “It’s a great opportunity to work with Main Light, where I can focus on servicing top-tier production companies without the concern of competing with our clients,” Relph remarked, highlighting Main Light’s unique position as a dedicated dry hire provider. This sentiment was further echoed by Main Light COO, Kathy Cluxton: “Brian’s expertise and understanding of the customers and local market make him a perfect fit for our collaborative approach.” Since opening in February 2023, Main Light’s Tri-State office has been augmenting…
Nashville-based band Big Daddy Weave are utilising the DiGiCo Quantum225 consoles on their Heaven Changes Everything Tour. They liked what the Quantum desks did so much that they bought them, rather than renting them for the duration of a tour as is common. “The band does enough work in the course of a year that they looked at the cost of owning versus renting over time and immediately saw the financial benefits,” explained Josh Davisson, who came aboard as Big Daddy Weave’s monitor engineer in early 2023. “It’s how they like to do things: buy good gear, take care of…
Ayrton has revealed its new IP65-rated Rivale Profile, the next in its Classical IP65 3 Series, and the first ultra-equipped luminaire in Ayrton’s brand new ‘ULTIMATE’ series. Developed for mixed-use indoors and outdoors, and in all conditions the Rivale Profile also weighs only 28kg. Rivale Profile is fitted with a brand new 450W sealed mono-block LED module, calibrated at 6500K, that offers a luminous flux of 30,000 lumens with optimal positioning on a black body. The proprietary optical system has 13 lenses, delivering a 13-to-1 zoom ratio and zoom range of 4 to 52°. Equipped with a 160mm frontal lens,…
MA Lighting, Robe and Vectorworks have announced that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognises MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. “The accomplishment of DIN SPEC 15801 marks a significant milestone in the continuous evolution of GDTF and MVR, as well as the overall advancement of the entertainment industry,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “Since its inception, MVR has made remarkable progress in meeting the needs of manufacturers and designers through a standardised approach to data and 3D model exchange. This latest recognition further proves our unwavering commitment to unifying the entertainment industry and equipping professionals with…
KV2 Audio has appointed Leo Tanzil to the role of Technical Support Director & Product Specialist for the APAC region. He will be providing support to APAC Sales Director, Robert Adrian Tan. With over 20 years’ experience in pro audio, both as head of engineering for Kairos Multi Jaya and most recently as an independent audio consultant, Tanzil is an important addition to the team. “We’re thrilled to welcome Leo to the KV2 family,” commented CEO, George Krampera Jr. “His technical expertise coupled with his passion for high fidelity sound make him an ideal choice for the role. As Technical…
Accompanying Nothing More on this journey during this 15-city tour was a stage production that featured a lightshow by Lighting Designer and Programmer, Mike Null, with help from co-Designer/Lighting Director, Ryan Pervola, and Operator Chris Lawrence. Working with a 4Wall Entertainment supplied rig anchored by eight Color STRIKE M and 12 Rogue R1 BeamWash fixtures from CHAUVET Professional, the design team matched the band note for growling note. “The overall goals in the design were to ensure that the crowd saw the band, to create textures, and occasionally, to punch you in the face,” said Null. “We balanced these three…
Guns N’ Roses have been touring the world this year, delivering shows throughout North America and with them on tour is FOH Engineer, Dave Natale, who has used Austrian Audio microphones for two of the most recent Rolling Stones tours. Natale employed Austrian Audio OC18 precision microphones for overheads and CC8 true condenser microphones on the hi-hat, ride cymbal and cowbell on drummer Frank Ferrer’s kit. Not only are these Vienna, Austria-made mics delivering on the drums, but Richard Fortus, Guns N’ Roses guitarist, also liked what he hears: “Dave put the Austrian Audio mics on my amps when he…
tvONE has partnered with Vitech US as a distributor for tvONE brands in Latin America. Vitech US will cover key Latin American countries as well as the Caribbean and Mexico. Green Hippo will now be available to customers in select countries in Latin America, thanks to Vitech US’s extensive network and expertise in channel distribution. This move will provide Latin American customers with direct access to Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers. “Vitech US has a strong track-record in channel management and distribution for ProAV technology products, making them an ideal partner for tvONE in Latin America,” commented Vince Schuster, Vice…
Nashville-based PTP Live has invested in 60 Ayrton Argo 6 FX lights for its live production work for music, festival and corporate clients and to bolster its rental inventory of lighting and video equipment. The new Argo 6 FX lights expand PTP Live’s roster of Ayrton fixtures, which already included Khamsin S and MagicPanel 602 units. “We’re doing a lot of shopping this year, adding a lot of new inventory,” commented President, Andrew Sparks. “We were looking for a fixture that was super bright, versatile and for outdoor use, and had great eye candy effects as well as general wash…
LIVE is urging the Chancellor to provide vital financial support to the grassroots music sector in the upcoming Autumn Statement. LIVE has unveiled a manifesto with five crucial priorities, aimed at safeguarding grassroots music venues and unlocking the economic potential of the wider live music sector. Despite resurgence in parts of the sector, the grassroots music industry has continued to face an unprecedented period of challenge. LIVE worked closely with the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the right support was provided in the form of a cut to VAT on tickets and the Cultural Recovery Fund. However,…
GLP announced the appointment of Giulia Calani as the new Sales & Partner Relationship Manager. Bringing 17 years of industry experience and an extensive network through her previous time at Lightpower, where she managed international projects, she will operate from her home in Paderborn. Here she will deploy her skills as a networker and look after the needs of GLP’s customers, designers and distributors. However, in her role as a sales representative, she will primarily serve customers in Germany’s north-west region. After attending her first trade fair on behalf of GLP at LEaT con in Hamburg, she said: “First and…
The O2 has announced the launch of its very own Green Rider, a document intended to drive change in live events and touring at the famous London venue. The venue’s Green Rider, which is being shared with promoters and artist teams visiting The O2 from now onwards, acts as a guide for incoming productions and tours, outlining considerations and recommendations of how to make more sustainable choices and reduce the environmental impact of live events, whilst continuing to create best-in-class experiences and events for fans, bands, and brands. This includes best practice recommendations for how to reduce CO2 emissions, make…
Argo Visual is a long-time user of Brompton Technology LED processing and since its inception in 2007, Argo Visual has achieved many milestones, including adding LED screens to its inventory in 2012. A breakthrough in 2018 saw it also take on big video mapping projects, including the Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony and 2022 G20 Gala Dinner. Argo Visual’s trusted combination is Tessera SX40 4K LED processors powering its AOTO LED video wall: “Many of the projects we work on are seen on the world stage, so it’s absolutely vital that we provide the highest quality equipment,” commented Alvin…
New York has been celebrating the genre’s half-century mark with an ongoing series of events, one of the biggest being the Battle Champs competition in Times Square, arranged by Beats, Rhymes and Relief and sponsored by Snipes, with sound provided by DAS Audio. The Battle Champs event is one of several created to benefit the Culture Fund.DJ GrandMixer DXT played a role in putting the event together, including specifying the DAS sound system. DXT, credited as the first DJ to use a turntable as an instrument, is a hip-hop pioneer whose unique scratching style first appeared on Herbie Hancock’s 1983…
