Tin Drum enlisted tube uk to assist with the delivery of a sound system for a series of immersive mixed-reality performance concerts, KAGAMI, featuring the music of the late artist Ryuichi Sakamoto. The in-the-round shows were originally staged during the 2023 Manchester International Festival (MIF23) with tube as audio supplier. Tin Drum next moved the show to the Roundhouse in London for a showcase and again asked tube uk to supply the audio equipment, including speakers and collaborating closely with their sound designer, Rob Parkinson. “We relish the challenges and fun of making any project that’s inventive, off beat or non-standard…
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The trio of Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull went out on the road this spring for The Trilogy Tour with two diamond IMAG screens and a LED wall, which for Iglesias was driven by tvONE’s Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers. JMT Concepts has worked for Iglesias’s Ei Productions for over a decade and was brought in by Iglesias as Video Director. JMT Concepts supplied two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers to the tour, with one as main and one backup. The design and creative was realised by Travis Shirley, who also created the content for the show.…
TiMax has welcomed Dan Roncoroni to the leadership team in the newly created role of Product Manager for TiMax. For over ten years Roncoroni has established his presence as a freelance AV consultant specialising in multi-channel, object-based audio design. As Product Manager for TiMax, Roncoroni will help expand the presence of TiMax across the broad spectrum of performance, presentation and experiential markets where TiMax excels. The position incorporates business development, product management, and application support for the expansive distribution network which continues to grow for TiMax. Through his contact network of consultants, integrators and end users, Roncoroni will develop the…
The National’s touring lighting crew utilised a mix of Robe BMFL Blade and Spiider wash beam moving lights for their show at Auckland, New Zealand’s Spark Arena venue, for which equipment was supplied by rental company Oceania Productions (part of NW Group), and used to to realise a version of Michael Brown’s production lighting design. The production was co-ordinated on the road by Production Manager Stuart Trenold and included Lighting and Video Crew Chief Emil Hojmark from Denmark and Lighting Director Matt Greer from Virginia, USA who is operating lighting on the road. Hojmark headed up the multitasking touring visual…
With the support of Shure’s Axient Digital Wireless Microphone System and PSM 1000 In-Ear Personal Monitoring System, the ACM Awards’ audio team ensured that the show ran seamlessly for the live audience and the broadcast. The audio equipment was supplied by ATK, and the antenna infrastructure and coordination managed by Soundtronics. The Radio Frequency (RF) Coordinator for the event, Steve Vaughn, weighed in on the Shure gear utilised: “At high-stakes, live broadcast events like the Academy of Country Music Awards, Shure Axient Digital and PSM 1000 always deliver, despite the challenging RF environment and high channel count. With Wireless Workbench, frequency…
Metallica’s ongoing M72 World Tour began its 2024 dates with the lighting design that Rob Koenig introduced in 2023 which featured 48 Claypaky Sharpy Plus Aqua IP66-rated beam and spot fixtures. The tour maintained an upgraded in-the-round stage design by Creative Director and Production Designer Dan Braun, which relocated the coveted audience “Snake Pit” to the centre of a ring-shaped stage surrounded by eight towers, each topped by LED video cylinders. “This is the first time that Metallica has performed in the round for a stadium tour,” said Koenig, who heads LA-based Ignition Show Design and is marking his sixteenth…
Karol G’s Mañana Será Bonito (Tomorrow will be Beautiful) tour featured PRODIGY.MP at the centre of the audio infrastructure with it modular hardware fulfilling a number of roles across the whole system. The multi-format, hybrid audio signal flow was handled by PRODIGY, thanks to the analogue, MADI, AES and Dante audio modules integrated into the main chassis. Multiple mixing consoles were connected via PRODIGY.MP and the Sample Rate Conversion technology made it possible to achieve integration while maintaining clocking stability. Redundancy for the consoles was also provided by PRODIGY.MP. Input Managers configured the backup of the main signals from each…
Allen & Heath USA has announced the promotion of Pat McConnell to Director of National Sales. McConnell previously served as the National Sales Manager for the company. As a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), McConnell has an understanding of technology used in professional audio systems. He is a long-time user of Allen & Heath products, both as a performing musician and a live sound engineer. His experience with the company’s products gives McConnell a perspective that will be invaluable in his new role. Before joining Allen & Heath USA, he gained valuable sales experience at a manufacturers’ representative firm where he…
Christie Lites has announced the appointment of Mark Ravenhill as its new client ambassador. In this new role, Ravenhill will collaborate with clients and the Christie Lites team to ensure value and service. “We’re delighted to welcome Mark to the company’s leadership team. His considerable experience and insightful understanding of the entertainment lighting industry, along with the huge respect so many lighting professionals have for him, make him the ideal ambassador for our brand. Mark’s arrival also signifies yet another important step in our commitment to being at the forefront of service and creative problem-solving in our industry,” Huntly Christie,…
Linea Research and Optimal Audio have announced the appointment of Jeff Miranda as US National Sales Manager. Having previously served as National Sales Manager for both brands with Allied ProTech, their former US distributor, Miranda commented on his appointment: “This is an exciting move as it will allow me to focus more closely on Linea Research and Optimal Audio, and the solutions they offer. We have a well-established dealer base managed by our existing network of independent sales representatives, and with new products recently introduced there’s a lot to build upon.” With both brands being part of the Audio Reproduction…
Naostage has announced the addition of four new distributors in Europe. The partnerships in the UK, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic, cater for the demand for its tracking solution, K SYSTEM. In the UK, Naostage will be represented by 2B Heard, a company founded in 2015 with experience in professional audio brands for pro-AV integrators and rental companies in the UK and Ireland. “Naostage represents an exciting concept of merging innovation into the creative process, allowing us to work with visual and audio concepts simultaneously,” said Sam Nankivell, director of 2B Heard. “The system, backed by continued development stands…
Sussex Events kicked off the 2024 festival season in style with its MILOS MR2K 12 x 10 Roof System and Layher Event Deck System, which debuted at the Land Beyond Festival, Brighton. With Area Four Direct UK now working closely with Layher as a Technical Partner, it provided the opportunity to supply, design and configure a complete roof system with the Layher Event Deck base to maximise the roof’s potential. The partnership meant that Area Four Direct UK could offer a pre-build training package for both systems on the same day. Sussex Events based in Hailsham, East Sussex has managed…
Martin Audio has announced the introduction of iK41, a four-channel power amplifier. The iK41 combines density with accurate audio performance, DSP and network control, and is designed as a controller amplifier for Martin Audio WPM optimised line arrays, TORUS 8 constant curvature loudspeakers, as well as multi-channel amplification for select Martin Audio loudspeakers. This latest iKON amplifier can deliver a full 1,500 watts per channel into 4Ω, reduces the energy drawn from the mains supply and ensures the power reserves needed to deliver sound under arduous conditions. Ethernet is used for system remote control and monitoring via Martin Audio’s VU-NET…
Visual Elements has announced that Sam Tullett from STLS will join the board as Sales Director. Tullett’s key role at Visual Elements will be to launch its dry-hire department and, in conjunction with its account managers and promote the growth of the existing business. Tullett will continue as Managing Director at STLS and join Mike and Amanda Townsend as Sales Director at Visual Elements. Customers at both companies will retain their existing points of contact and can expect the same high levels of service and quality they have come to know and trust. Visual Elements is a leading provider of…
The PSA has announced Liz Madden and Tom Rees have been elected as Co-Chairs of the Council. Both Madden and Rees have been active council members of the PSA for a long time and bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. “We are looking forward to working with both council members and members to continue the growth and development of the PSA. The live industry faces ongoing challenges, and we will continue to provide support to members and the industry as a whole. Skills shortage is currently a key issue for the industry, and we are working on a…
K-array has announced a new distribution partnership with Audio Brains. This collaboration marked a step in K-array’s expansion into the Japanese market, providing greater accessibility to its products for a range of customers. In celebration of this new partnership, a dedicated showroom featuring K-array’s products will be opened in Yoyogi, located in the vibrant Shinjuku area of Tokyo. “We are excited to partner with Audio Brains, a company that shares our passion for superior audio technology and exceptional customer service,” said Francesco Maffei, Global Sales Director. “Their extensive experience and established presence in the Japanese market make them the perfect partner to…
Live country music is getting a creative overhaul fuelled by US design studio COUR. Serving as the show director for country music star Jordan Davis, COUR has helped create a contemporary look for his Damn Good Time North American tour. The stage design focuses on natural and rustic materials. Rather than going overly distressed, pine plywood sheets and cut planks bring a fresh edge to the show’s stage design. As a set extension for the show, specially created video content provides nostalgic photo moments and a colourful desert drive-through journey for the fans. The COUR team used a mix of…
The use of lighting fixtures, coupled with a strategic layout, ensured an experience for audiences across the venue on Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Night At A Time World 2024 Tour’. The substage measures 152 feet in width and 72 feet in depth, housing four key performance areas. Two of the areas, each approximately 48 by 48 feet and elevated 12 feet off the ground, allowed for intimate moments that brought Morgan Wallen closer to the audience. Additionally, a 108-foot-long thrust stage extends into the pit, completing the setup is a “C” stage, designed for acoustic sessions and positioned at the far…
