Claypaky Rhapsodya emerged as a multi-spectral RGBAL LED fixture designed for various applications such as touring, live events, theatre, and TV production. It is an evolution of Sinfonya, regarding the focus on the quality of optics and colour management, and the whisper-quiet operation even at full output. Rhapsodya has a new product design, with a double power output (24,000 lm) compared to Sinfonya. Rhapsodya also introduced new features, which included: ACCUFRAME, which utilised two focal planes to achieve a level of precision. LINEAGUARD: This is a new frost system that features pairs of blades for = uniformity and reduced unwanted…
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Novatech Creative Event Technology invested in 48 units, supplied by Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Australia, Show Technology, and put them to work on the Adelaide Festival. Domino Wash is an all-terrain luminaire developed for resisting hot or cold weather, wind, rain, hail, sand or dust. It combined a 210mm Fresnel lens with a 6.2° – 75° zoom, and a feature set that included framing shutters, gobo and animation wheels and the same colour mixing as Ayrton Huracán Wash. “We’d been looking for a high-powered moving wash light with a Fresnel lens for more theatrical uses, as well as outdoor uses,”…
María Becerra made history as the first Argentine female artist to sell out River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, the largest venue in Argentina, for two consecutive nights, 22 and 23 March 2024. A complement of Claypaky fixtures illuminated the show designed by Creative Director Julian Levy and lit by Lighting Designers and Programmers Pablo Martinelli and Joaquin Boerr from Gou Studio. The lighting package included 120 Mythos2 spot fixtures for the main stage, 22 A.leda B-EYE K20 wash/beam/effects lights for the proscenium and 24 Sharpy Plus hybrid beam/spot lights covering the low seats, FOH and stadium perimeter. “The first…
Optimal Audio announced the immediate appointment of Audiosales as its distributor in Italy. Audiosales has been in business for more than twenty-five years, distributing brands to the live and install markets in Italy, and providing system design and consultancy for the widest possible range of applications. Audiosales placed emphasis on advice, training, and support across its portfolio of international brands. Optimal Audio’s emphasis on simplifying commercial audio systems without compromising on quality attracted the attention of Stefano Rocchi, CEO/Managing Director at Audiosales: “From the outset, it was clear to us that the Optimal Audio ecosystem offered a fresh approach to…
In 2022, Shure announced goals to increase recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products. Shure has achieved its goal to convert to 75 percent by 2023 and is on track to grow to 90 percent by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030 for new packaging. The goal for existing product packaging in 2025 is 75 percent recyclable and/or renewable. As part of its continuous environmental improvement efforts, Shure is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting to sustainable packaging is a significant undertaking, especially for electronic…
ChamSys is promoting the UK debut of its new MagicQ MQ500M+ Stadium Console at PLASA Focus Leeds with the slogan “Go Where No Other Console Has Gone Before”. The latest addition to the company’s MagicQ M series is capable of supporting 400 universes directly from the console without requiring external processing. Along with showcasing this tool in the UK for the first time, ChamSys will also be opening new vistas to show-goers with a series of educational sessions, including a guest LD session by two-time TPI Lighting Designer of the Year Ed Warren, who has run shows by The Strokes,…
Waves Audio announced the latest version (V14.30) of the industry’s number-one live plugin-processing system, Waves’ SuperRack SoundGrid. This new V14.30 version included a redesigned ProLink Console Remote Integration Protocol for DiGiCo. Waves has also improved the overall user experience by introducing an upgraded interface, incorporating new features and bug fixes, resulting in a superior live mixing experience. SuperRack SoundGrid is a plugin rack for FOH, monitor, broadcast and AV engineers. Users can run up to 64 stereo multi-channel racks, through multiple instances of Waves’ plugins, with near-zero latency and offering customisation options. SuperRack SoundGrid handled plugin processing on an external…
AGF (A Greener Future) released its latest ‘Festival Sustainability Report’ for European festivals, providing industry-wide benchmarks for the festival sector. The 2024 report is a culmination of a year of information gathering, data analysis and number crunching for the 40+ festivals from all over Europe assessed by AGF in 2023, with sections on mobility, food & drink, water & sanitation, power & fuel use, waste & recycling, and carbon emissions. There have been some significant areas of improvement, such as bans on single-use plastic serve ware increasing from 54% in 2022 to 75% in 2023, a reduction in average waste…
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced the 2024 Spring Martin Lighting Roadshow, featuring the new Martin Viper XIP, free learning sessions, hands-on product demos and more. The Martin Spring Roadshow runs from 24 April, 2024 to 16 May, 2024 at locations across the U.S. and offers lighting professionals the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the Martin Viper XIP, as well as the Martin MAC One, Martin Exterior Wash and Martin ERA 700. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend free learning sessions hosted by the Martin PAS team. “With the recent release of the highly anticipated Martin Viper…
Insert Productions announced the appointment of Matt Rakowski as Marketing Manager. Managing Director Danny Pearce discussed the appointment: “We’re excited to welcome Matt to Insert so he can help give our projects the exposure they deserve. Matt has many years experience of understanding engaging technology and presenting it in a way which helps prospective customers understand the benefits of these innovations. Alongside marketing the full-service technical production services of Insert Productions, Matt will help to raise the profile of our creative content division, Voxel Studios. Matt brings extensive experience of promoting interactive digital content.” Commenting on his new role, Rakowski…
Katie Ray has joined Martin Professional as Inside Sales Manager and is based in HARMAN Professional Solution’s Northridge, California, headquarters. Ray has a B.A. degree in Music Industry Studies from California State University Northridge, is a musician, and has a background in customer service. She reports to Heather Busch, Sales Director for Martin North America. She can be reached at katie.ray@harman.com www.martin.com
Elation introduced ColourTune Technology, a lighting fixture software that allows for control over output and colour accuracy across Elation’s range of full-spectrum LED lighting fixtures. With ColourTune, users can customise lighting output to meet their exact needs, whether emphasising brightness or colour fidelity. Bob Mentele, Associate Product Manager at Elation, was instrumental in ColourTune’s development. He remarked, “Our team has dedicated over a year to research, development, and testing to bring ColourTune Technology to life. This advanced software represents a significant advancement in lighting control and precision and will be a great benefit to the designer who seeks to maximise…
Robe announced Oslo-based Prostage as its new exclusive distributor for Norway. Robe’s key account manager for Europe Michel Arntz stated, “Norway is an important market and in Prostage we have a strong and proactive partner to move our business forward to the next level and are looking forward to a long and successful relationship with the teamthere. Prostage was established in 2008 by CEO Gunnar Waldemar Naas with the main goal of offering quality and cost-efficient professional lighting, sound, and stage products. Prostage co-owner Carl Tidemann commented, “We are super-excited to be working with Robe. We have watched the brand…
Version 2.7 of Powersoft’s ArmoníaPlus software, which adds support for its Verso gateway device, is available to download now from the Powersoft website. With ArmoníaPlus 2.7 users can take advantage of Verso, which allows T and X Series, Mezzo, Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifiers to be connected to Powersoft’s MyUniverso cloud platform. Verso gateway device is designed to enable users take full advantage of MyUniverso cloud platform, allowing monitoring and centralised remote firmware updates for the entire current Powersoft amplifier portfolio, as well as Powersoft’s Dynamic Music Distribution (DMD) solution. The new update also provides users with improved alarms and status…
Production Futures ON TOUR event will take place at the AO Arena, Manchester on Tuesday 30 April 2024. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who is a strong supporter of the Production Futures mission, and who opened the previous ON TOUR show in the city, is enthusiastic about the event: “We are delighted to welcome Production Futures ON TOUR back to Manchester for a third year, and to see huge growth in the upcoming show, now taking over the AO Arena, where so many iconic artists and shows have taken the stage.” “Greater Manchester is known around the globe as the…
The presentation of the new, graphics-capable and weatherproof (IP65) JDC2 IP hybrid strobe was the highlight of the GLP stand at 2024’s Prolight + Sound. The new FUSION Exo Hybrid 40 also proved to be in great demand, appealing to visitors from all geographical locations. GLP’s hospitality area was again a hub for spontaneous meetings, short breaks and contract discussions. The traditional GLP Family & Friends Dinner brought together a number of international industry leaders, while ‘old hands’ mixed with up-and-coming talent at the second edition of the Tech’n’Talents Party in the popular Fortuna Irgendwo club. Prolight + Sound was…
publitec is completing the AV Stumpfl product range by investing in its portfolio of PIXERA media servers. publitec has been offering the entire range of AV Stumpfl’s award-winning Austrian projection screens for 20 years. With around 200 employees, the Dortmund-based NicLen Family is Germany’s largest provider of professional event technology. Since 2000, publitec Präsentationssysteme & Eventservice has been offering the equipment. Ulf Krynojewski, sales manager at publitec, welcomed the cooperation, “Our long-standing cooperation with AV Stumpfl in the area of screen systems has proven to be extremely successful. PIXERA offers a broad performance spectrum and is extremely user-friendly. It is…
At the 2024 NAB Show, Riedel Communications announced an expansion of the company’s RiCapture ingest solutions line with the addition of RiCapture i8, i44, and i84. Complementing the RiCapture i4, these new additions bring increased channel density and/or UHD resolution, 8- and 10-bit support, expanded internal SSD storage, and a series of advanced functionalities to the RiCapture platform. The RiCapture product line now offers a solution for multichannel HD/UHD ingest recording and integration to postproduction. The SSE control application allows for configuration, letting users select between high-resolution DNxHD/R, H.264, or a combination of the two and includes audio-mapping and down-mix…
