A major highlight of Yamaha’s presence at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 show will be new technology, which brings much more possibilities to the application of immersive audio. Yamaha and sister companies NEXO and Steinberg will be launching a range of solutions, aimed at bringing immersive sound within the reach of a much wider range of applications. Rolling live demonstrations of Yamaha, NEXO and Steinberg’s combined new immersive technologies will take place each show day in audio demo room F4, Hall 8.0. Meanwhile, on Yamaha’s booth 3D200 in Hall 3, the company will be showing new products, software and…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Lighting designer Elliot Baines from Spiralstagelighting reached for some Astera PixelBricks to help create a lighting effect for the London show of Canadian indie band Wild Rivers, a showcase gig at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire that was part of their 2024 UK tour. Introduced to their tour manager Ben Pollard, by UK-based lighting rental company LiteUp, the brief was to create a homely and warm vibe onstage. Baines achieved some cool results by using a careful combination of the 20 Astera PixelBricks which were used as ‘specials’, the venue’s house lighting rig and the band’s own touring lighting specials. Wild…
Front-of-house engineer Avishay Lidani has chosen the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console for electro-pop singer-songwriter Noga Erez’s opening performances for Pink’s concerts in Tulsa, OK, and Arlington, VA. The new Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a hardware mixing desk with 64 stereo channels, 44 buses, 16 Waves Signature Preamps, and processing, offering live mixing power in a compact console. Powered by a double-precision 32-bit floating point mix engine at 44.1–96 kHz, the LV1 Classic ensures clarity and headroom. The 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps feature fully discrete analog circuits, low noise, and switchable sound profiles, while also supporting expandability with…
Follow-Me has announced a new sales partnership with XLR Pro in Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership sees Follow-Me’s tracking system integrated with XLR Pro’s range of lighting and audio equipment. The collaboration will bring together Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions, which supply precise positional data for performers, with the lighting and audio systems in the industry. This synergy is designed to enhance the connection between performers and their audiences by enabling more dynamic, immersive and responsive environments for both lighting and sound. Located in Brussels, XLR Pro delivers AV equipment to theatres, recording studios, broadcasters, system integrators, rental companies, and commercial…
Audient has announced the launch of iD48, the 8 channel 24in / 32 out USB-C audio interface, previewing at this 2024’s NAMM show. Audient’s Andrew Allen said, ”Since we launched the iD Desktop Interface Range, our customers have been shouting for us to deliver an 8-channel iD audio interface, so we are extremely excited to announce that it is finally here. iD48 is the ultimate Audient interface, building on the core feature set that has made the iD range so popular, delivering astonishing audio performance alongside an incredibly intuitive user experience – but this time with more than enough I/O…
Canon U.S.A. has announced the Camera Colour Matching Application, a new Windows-compatible software application designed to streamline the colour-matching process in video production with the CR-N700 PTZ camera. Camera Colour Matching Application simplifies the task of achieving uniform colour matching for Canon CR-N700 cameras to the main production camera. Colour consistency has always been a challenge for production teams, particularly when integrating different camera models and cameras from different manufacturers. With the Camera Colour Matching Application, Canon offers a solution that generates 3D LUTs by detecting colour charts, helping reduce the time spent on manual adjustments. This application provides colour matching…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced two new loudspeaker additions to its JBL Professional PRX900 Series powered portable PA family. This expands the lineup to include seven models – five powered loudspeakers and two powered subwoofers. The new JBL PRX925 and PRX935 loudspeakers are aligned to existing PRX900 models by integrating acoustics, DSP, power performance and durability, and complete BLE control via the JBL Pro Connect app. The PRX925 is a two-way, dual 15-inch system, making it ideal for larger spaces that can utilise additional low-end support. As a three-way, single 15-inch system, the PRX935 ensures mid-frequency range performance and vocal…
Audio-Technica has recently expanded its UK Commercial Audio sales team with two new appointments, Craig Higgins and Sonny Sloggett. The new roles ensure dedicated support for customers across the UK, with Higgins and existing team member Tom Ackroyd taking up positions as Business Development Managers, Live Sound for northern and southern regions respectively. The company’s Integrated Audio team now comprises Business Development Managers Sloggett (North) and Jack Spenn (South). In addition to expanding its commercial sales team, Audio-Technica has introduced project support services to offer customers designs and recommendations from Audio-Technica’s brand portfolio. Furthermore, Audio-Technica has launched a B2B trade…
Sainté’s lighting design was taken on by Elliot Baines where his Still Local tour kicked off at All Points East festival in the summer of 2024. Representing a city-street basketball court with custom-made controllable streetlamps, a brick-and-fence facia, and a graffiti wall backdrop, the distinctive set evoked images of an urban landscape. Baines, owner of Spiralstage Lighting, intensified this mood with a lighting design that featured ample amounts of atmospherics. Helping Baines achieve these looks were 24 Color STRIKE M motorised strobe-blinders and an equal number of Maverick Storm 4 Profiles. Part of the house rig, the CHAUVET Professional fixtures were…
Clear-Com delivered a high-capacity, secure communication network during the 2024 Street Parade in Zurich. Partnering with MGM Audio AG, Clear-Com provided vital communication tools that helped ensure real-time coordination and operational safety across the event, which attracted over 920,000 attendees. The Street Parade spanned Zurich’s city centre, posing unique challenges for communication across large, densely populated areas. Clear-Com’s Gen-IC virtual intercom system was deployed to support reliable communication for teams stationed throughout the city. Gen-IC played a key role in facilitating tactical coordination, including the ability to issue real-time announcements and updates from a loudspeaker van across distances of up…
Grass Valley is bringing its media production expertise to ISE 2025 to showcase how broadcast-grade solutions are empowering organisations in the live events, sports, houses of worship, corporate, and education sectors. Grass Valley has been at the forefront of the democratisation of media technology, giving more organisations and content providers previously unobtainable access to equipment and solutions. The company will be at ISE showcasing a range of media solutions including its LDX 100 Series cameras, Creative Grading solution, and award-winning Maverik X production switcher. “At ISE this year, we’re bringing true cutting-edge camera technology to the pro AV market with…
Helene Fischer hosted her annual Die Helene Fischer Show at the end of 2024, with a host of guest stars and a total of 21 separate LED surfaces all powered by tvONE’s Green Hippo Hippotizer Media Servers. A total of nine Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 and two Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 Media Servers were specified to run 21 LED surfaces, alongside two Hippotizer Play licenses to manage the systems. The content primarily consisted of pre-rendered visuals, provided by Gravity Germany, which were designed for the multitude of performers. “The video materials were delivered as individual loops, which were then programmed and assembled…
ROXX has seen its CLUSTER S2 fixtures integrated into the Battiti Live Show. The multi-part series features performances from top national and international artists, recorded in front of live audiences and broadcast on Italian television. The exclusive ROXX distributor in Italy, ALTO Professional Lighting, played a key role in bringing the CLUSTER S2 onto the famous Battiti stage. The CLUSTER S2 fixtures served as a cornerstone of the stage lighting design. T “The power and quality of the colors are fantastic, but it’s the graphical solutions of the S2 which truly make a difference,” said Massimo Pascucci, Lighting Designer for…
A new UK Festivals Data Map has been launched, mapping over 850 festivals that took place in England, Wales and Scotland in 2024, where music was a key part of the entertainment. The UK Music Festival Resource is designed to be updated and help the industry count festivals, artist plan tours and fans discover new events in their area. Commissioned by retiring Association of Festival Organisers General Secretary Steve Heap in partnership with EIF and LIVE, this UK Festival Data tool has been created by Chris Carey of FastForward Events, with funding from the Events Industry Forum (principal funder) and…
Vari-Lite has announced the ZerOS 8.0 software update for the FLX S Series, along with the legacy FLX Console and ZerOS Server. The update doubles the capacity of Vari-Lite’s FLX S Series consoles, removing the need for paid universe upgrades, and further increases the integration between Vari-Lite’s FLX S consoles and new RigSwitch+ power platform. “We’re witnessing our users demand more and more of their trusty FLX S consoles, including the number of fixtures they wish to control along with the increasing feature counts of fixtures such as the new VL600 Acclaim+ Series,” said Bobby Harrell, Vari-Lite Console Specialist and…
K-array will return to ISE 2025 with a product showcase where the group will unveil five new products alongside significant updates across its brand ecosystem. “We’re pleased to introduce several new additions to our portfolio at ISE 2025,” confirmed Lorenzo De Poi, Brand Manager at K-array. “These new products enhance our offerings across all verticals. Alongside our suite of software solutions, we aim to highlight our cross-brand solutions as a complete audio ecosystem for systems integrators and live event professionals.” Among the brand’s launches is the Dragon Series, featuring the KXT12P and KXT18P. These new KXT loudspeakers, available in 12”…
Powersoft has announced the appointment of Cristiano Traferri as a house account professional leader. Throughout his career, Traferri has held key roles in marketing, key account management, and business development, collaborating closely with clients worldwide across diverse industries, such as IT, ICT, lighting, industrial automation and telecom. “For me, joining Powersoft is the perfect opportunity to bring together the skills and expertise I have developed over the years,” he said. “It is undoubtedly the ideal environment for me, particularly due to the uniqueness of our products and the company’s values.” Traferri’s vision includes fostering sustainable growth and innovation by leveraging…
With the XOOP 200-2 LED and the XOOP 290-1 LED, HOF is launching two new, patented LED bars that are also trusses. The new XOOP 200-2 LED and XOOP 290-1 LED create the possibility of adding additional loads and different design prospects. The XOOP 200-2 LED is suitable for small to medium-sized exhibition stands, shops, car dealerships or similar exhibition areas. The system is also used in clubs and bars. The XOOP 290-1 LED is the complement to the XOOP 200-2 LED. The same technology is used in both series and there are various connectors for both systems. They can…
