Head of Installation at Bristol-based Enlightened, Henry Parr took a weekend off from his usual role to mix on the company’s NEXO GEO M10 line array system on the Sensation Seekers stage at the Glastonbury Festival. With six M10s flown per side and 6 subs on the ground, the job called for a throw of 30 metres to cover a maximum anticipated audience of 3000. “I’ve had some experience using the larger NEXO GEO M12, but this was my first time using the smaller, single 10-inch M10” reported Parr. “I was really impressed by the power of such a compact…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Supporting the DelFest with sound reinforcement from the very beginning has been Martin Audio partner Southard Audio, in 2024 year it fielded three Wavefront Precision systems—a WPL rig and two WPS hangs. “We only switched to WPL and other Martin Audio systems at DelFest post-Covid (from 2022) and it really shines for these applications,” noted Southard Managing Partner, Jason Misterka. Their three-stage Martin Audio deployment was headed by the large-format WPL line array. The Grandstand system used 24 WPL for the main PA (12 a-side) with eight WPL outfill stage right, four XD15 frontfills, two CDD15 for outfills at the…
PK Sound, in partnership with ACT Entertainment has announced its forthcoming Tx Series of multipurpose point-source modules as the ideal complement to its line of robotic line arrays. Fully configured and controlled via PK .dynamics software, the Tx Series rounds out PK Sound’s Trinity range of robotic line source solutions to provide integrators and customers with a solution for a myriad of mobile and installed applications. “There are plenty of great loudspeakers out there, but PK systems enable users to overcome the unique acoustic challenges of virtually any environment,” shared James Oliver, Chief Strategy Officer with PK Sound. “From…
1999 marked the birth of Sennheiser’s wireless microphone series: Evolution Wireless. Since then, the series has gone through several generations with its digital transformation in 2020 with the release of Evolution Wireless Digital and now celebrates its 25th anniversary. “Our grandfather and father were trapped: They did not want to compromise the high Sennheiser quality but needed more affordable price points for the music market,” explained Daniel Sennheiser. “Then the Sennheiser engineers suggested that the company might possibly be able to produce high-quality microphones fully automatically – and we took the risk and invested in the necessary production lines.” Andreas…
HOLOPLOT has released the latest version of its sound system design software, Plan 2.0. The release introduces a cornerstone of the company’s second-generation software capabilities, kicked off by an upgrade to its operating system, OS2.0, earlier in the year. Plan2.0 is now giving users access to new features and enhancements within the sound system design software itself. “HOLOPLOT Plan serves as the gateway to HOLOPLOT’s revolutionary technology. Our unmatched steering capabilities provide previously inaccessible levels of sound control, allowing you to precisely tailor your system design, which can be visualised inside the software,” said Adele Gardner, Senior Product Manager for…
Calum Scott’s “The Songbook So Far” world tour featured a new lighting rig for the tour which was created and specified by LD Elliot Baines of Spiralstagelighting. Baines has been working with the artist since the summer of 2022, initially as the lighting operator, and was then asked to design lighting for this new tour, for which he specified 30 Robe ESPRITE and 54 Spikies which are being supplied for the UK full production shows by Hampshire-based Liteup. Five upstage set pods are the main architectural feature, positioned at the back of the main riser platforms behind the band. Initially…
Light Collective will publish a third book in the series, ‘Collected Light Volume Three: Women in Entertainment Lighting’ in November 2024. Light Collective, a UK-based lighting consultancy have spent the last 25 years working with light in many formats. As well as architectural lighting design, the company is known for its role as light activists within the lighting industry. This has ranged from Guerrilla Lighting demonstrations around the world, showing the transformative nature of light within cities to the global community, to the networking project Women In Lighting, set up to raise the profile of women working with light and…
2B Heard has announced its partnership with Naostage, it will now offer Naostage’s products to a broader market. “We are excited to collaborate with Naostage and bring their ground-breaking technology to our customers,” said Sam Nankivell, director of 2B Heard. “Our commitment to providing the best in audio-visual solutions aligns perfectly with Naostage’s vision of enhancing live performances through advanced automation. This partnership will allow us to offer unparalleled tracking solutions that elevate the quality and creativity of live events across the UK.” “Naostage represents an exciting concept of merging innovation into the creative process, allowing us to work with visual…
The grand finale of the 2024 edition of Italia’s Got Talent took place at the Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan. The show featured an LED wall comprising 810 panels of the MG6S P3.9, which was a highlight. As a professional manufacturer of LED displays, YES TECH has provided products for more than 10,000 projects. The MG6S has been a pick for indoor events with its performance. The MG6S, designed for indoor use, shares many technical and structural features with the well-known MG7S outdoor rental series, boasting “Multi-functions & Creative Shapes.” When combined with the MG Creative-Extended Series, it can form shapes…
Alain Corthout took over the helm of the Production Design for Black Eyed Peas show at La Défense Arena. Corthout design consisted a visual panorama that wove light and video together in concentric patterns that seemed to reach out further and further, extending as far as the imagination would take them. “The lighting and video concept aimed to create a seamless fusion of elements, utilising expansive curves and circles to present a unified visual experience,” said Corthout. “By integrating concentric rims extending from the video screens, we sought to evoke a sense of grandeur and cohesion within the large venue…
NW Group is represented by the Oceania and Spyglass brands with bases in Auckland and Wellington on the North Island. The company has recently invested in 24 new Robe Spiider LED wash beams which are added to their 56 Robe BMFLs (32 Spots and 24 Blades), delivered via distributor, Jands New Zealand. They were looking for a great value and solidly reliable LED wash beam that could be used in any environment explained the head of lighting Aaron Curry, who designs lights for many of the company’s projects. He has been in this post for just over a year, and…
OIKLA has announced the release of Perception, an audio hearing protection algorithm designed for Remora PRO. Leveraging the capabilities of Sonical’s embedded operating system, CosmOS, Perception marks a leap in preserving auditory health while delivering audio experiences through headphones and all other ear-worn products. In light of recent data from the World Health Organisation that brings to our attention the huge number of hearing issues being uncovered, particularly with younger listeners, everyone should be protecting their hearing. OIKLA’s Perception technology blends two features to provide an audio experience that feels louder and more immersive while maintaining safe listening levels. Grammy…
Focusrite has announced the acquisition of UK-based Innovate Audio. With the acquisition it has been agreed that panLab solutions will join the TiMax brand, meaning TiMax can now offer a range of immersive sound solutions on the market, with everything from entry-level panning software through to full delay-matrix spatial processors and performer stagetracking. Innovate Audio founder, Dan Higgott, will also join TiMax as a Senior Product Developer. Both panLab 3 and panLab Console have proved popular with sound designers the world over with over 10,000 downloads achieved and the solutions being used in iconic venues from Sydney Opera House to…
The 2024 LTT lighting workshops saw 14 cities visited and 500 visitors. The latest edition of the workshop series, which is now in its 12th year, featured over 60 different CHAUVET Professional products. Among the most attention drawing was the Maverick Storm 3 BeamWash, also popular was the COLORado PXL Curve 12. Detail demonstrations were offered on the extensive array of products. The demo areas were identified by street names, like “Wash Avenue,” “Profile /Spot Avenue,” and “Static Wash Light Avenue.” All these thoroughfares led to the same place, a understanding of how to use advanced lighting to enhance any…
Jean Michel Jarre specified a CODA system for the ‘Bridge From the Future’ show at STARMUS festival, Bratislava. The gig opened STARMUS, a science and music festival founded by Queen guitarist Brian May and astrophysicist Dr Garik Israelian, with the aim of uniting science, art, and music to explore critical questions about the future of the planet. The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and a 19-strong chorus form the Slovak Philharmonic Choir, delivered from the largest stage ever constructed in Slovakia, Jean Michel Jarre specified a CODA Audio system to meet the challenge. Audio Engineer Christophe Dupin and his team were responsible…
Void Acoustics has appointed PT Electro Audio Engineering as its new distribution partner for Indonesia. Founded in 2009, PT Electro delivers professional audio solutions for hospitality clientele in Indonesia. It provides its customers with a service that includes sound system design and consultancy, product demonstrations, “Design & Built” services, and after-sales support. With this partnership, PT Electro is now able to offer Void Acoustics’ entire range of sound system products to its customers. Wilson Buana, President Director of PT Electro Audio Engineering, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: “Partnering with Void Acoustics allows us to introduce premium audio solutions filled…
Mikki Kunttu brought Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, also known as the Ring tetralogy, to a conclusion at the Finnish National Opera with the performance of the near six-hour-long Götterdämmerung featuring Claypaky Xtylos. The first instalment of the Ring cycle, Das Rheingold, was performed at the Finnish National Opera in August and September 2019. The COVID pandemic delayed the second opera, Die Walkure, until autumn 2022, with performances of Siegfried following in March and April 2023. The Ring’s lighting, sets and visuals were designed by Kunttu, Finnish Lighting and Set Designer. Kunttu has partnered with many dance artists and groups from…
Lighting designer Andre Beekmans from design studio The Art of Light buckled up with Scooter on their “Thirty Rough & Dirty” tour celebrating 30 years. Beekmans technical rider specifies several Robe moving lights which included 78 Pointes, 45 Spiiders, 82 Tetra2s and three FORTES used as follow spots on a remote follow system. Beekmans started working with Scooter in 2022 on a stadium tour of German-speaking countries. One of Beekmans starting points for Thirty, Rough & Dirty’s production lighting design was Maarten Hoogland’s set which includes six large LED screens complete with LED headers which largely dictated where the lighting…
