Waves Audio announced the SuperRack LiveBox, enabling a solution to run VST3 plugins by any brand, in one simple user-friendly box, including Dante/MADI connectivity options. Waves SuperRack LiveBox brings the power of studio-grade VST3 plugins by all manufacturers (Waves and others) to live production or broadcast—complete with Dante®/MADI connectivity options, ultra-low latency, and the industry-standard Waves SuperRack Performer audio plugin host, all in one robust 2U rack-mountable box. LiveBox’s combination of hardware and software is optimised to run plugins reliably, hook up the LiveBox to a console and start mixing. The inclusion of Dante/MADI connectivity options ensures that users are…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Cameo is ushering in a new era within the AZOR series. With the addition of the SP2 Spot Profile Moving Head and the W2 Wash Moving Head, Cameo is expanding the AZOR family with two lighting tools for use in small to medium-sized applications in the live, theatre and broadcast sectors. The AZOR SP2 is a spot profile moving head based on a 300 W LED light source with a luminous flux of 13,000 lumens and a large zoom range of 5°-50°. Compared to the AZOR S2, the AZOR SP2 supplements the advantages of a classic spotlight with a motorised…
Shania Twain, toured ‘Queen of Me’ with audio solutions from long-term rental partner, Eighth Day Sound. FOH Engineer Rob ‘Cubby’ Colby said his great experience mixing this tour has been down to the hard-working production crew: “Production Manager, Denny Rich, Production Assistant, Libby Dostart, Tour Coordinator & Tour Manager, Joel Eriksson, Stage Manager Brandon Bogaert and Music Conductor, Marco Gamboa helped to make it a joy to be a part of.” His time with Eighth Day Sound has also been smooth sailing: “It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Tom Arko and his team at Eighth Day Sound.…
Production Futures announced that it has been chosen as a partner for the BBC’s Bring the Drama Festival. This initiative sees the BBC joining forces with some of the UK’s cultural organisations to create the first festival of its kind, aimed at bringing together stage and screen and opening up the doors to the next generation of behind-the-scenes talent. This mission aligns with Production Futures’ aim to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in production across every area of the live event, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film industries. The BTD initiative…
Elation introduce the SIX+ PAR S and SIX+ PAR L! SIX+ PAR offers a fusion of output, colour spectrum, and overall superior quality of light, making it a tool for the lighting designer. Not only that, the new SIX+ PAR is also IP65 protected. Available with either 7x or 14x 20W RGBLA+UV LEDs, the SIX+ PAR offers the ultra-wide colour spectrum and high CRI (93) that exacting designers demand. The carefully engineered optical system guarantees that homogenised colour distributes evenly and with no colour fringing. Furthermore, they house the same LED engine as Elation’s new SIX+ BAR series for a…
Eliminator Lighting will debut a variety of new additions to its product range at the NAMM show. These will include static wash fixtures, moving head wash and spot luminaires, a power switching controller, and a new size of mirror ball along with a heavy-duty rotator. Powered by a 150-Watt cool white LED engine, it features 8 static and 6 rotating GOBOs, on independent wheels, alongside a separate 7-slot colour wheel. There are also two rotating prisms (5-facet and 6-facet), while motorised zoom provides a variable beam angle of 9° – 14° and motorised focus allows sharp pattern projections over varying…
At the 2024 NAMM Show this week, audio production pros visiting the Avid booth are set to experience the company’s latest tech previews for upcoming software releases. “We’re kicking off the new year at NAMM 2024 by showcasing exciting new capabilities and improvements for our flagship audio and notation software,” commented Francois Quereuil, Avid VP of Product Management. “With MIDI effect plugins in Pro Tools, Sibelius running on Android and improved exchange between the two applications, we’re excited to deliver on our unwavering commitment to musicians, composers and audio creators using Avid tools.” Pro Tools will showcase new MIDI effect plugin…
A team from Dublin-based Spectrum Productions led by David Lawless and Jack Quirke supplied a large quantity of Robe moving lights rig for Belters Only at Dublin’s 3Arena. On the lighting plot were over 100 Robe moving lights: 52 Robe Tetra2’s, 12 TetraX’s and 32 MegaPointes comprising most of the moving lights, joined by strobes, some other profile moving lights and 10 x 30-Watt lasers. The lighting design was based on a 10-metre diameter circular truss centrepiece, which was flown vertically in front of a large LED screen masked into a spherical shape. Four two-metre upright truss sections in front…
RCF will display a range of audio products including new models for installed sound, pro sound, live sound along with new RDNet management software and Shape D3D simulation software. RCF will debut the PMR 60T, a two-way 80-watt pendant speaker for commercial applications, and a range of both self-powered and externally-powered subwoofers for professional applications. The new S 8019 and S 8029 subwoofers, single and double 19″ passive units respectively, come equipped with high-excursion transducers, delivering sound pressure and quality for installation applications. These subwoofers pair ideally with the RCF XPS 16K amplifier. RCF will also introduce the DMA 504…
4Wall has launched its first Product Guide, supporting UK and European markets and giving clients access to the company’s complete catalogue of products. 4Wall’s all-new Product Guide will serve as the first ‘go-to’ brochure for clients, featuring a full inventory of equipment across the company’s 3 UK locations. The Product Guide, which is currently available online, features a full index of the company’s video, lighting and rigging inventory and everything in between. You can also discover additional information about the impressive additional support the company offers, including an in-house innovation department, CAD design service, sustainability and production spaces available to…
INFiLED announced it is to exhibit ISE 2024, celebrating its 15th anniversary with the theme “Consistent Excellence.” Throughout the event visitors to the INFiLED’s stand 3C100 (hall 3) will experience the latest in LED display technology. This will include demonstrations of INFiLED’s latest solutions such as Infinite Colors and CBSF Technology. Also, new product launches are going to be showcased: the new VW54 Series, a control room LED display and INFiLED´s RS and AMT Series. INFiLED will hold a lineup of partners to showcase innovations in the realm of audiovisual technology, including: Haivision, Brompton, Disguise, Canon, beMatrix, G&D and Cyviz,…
Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents UK grassroots music venues (GMVs), has launched its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the important contribution that its members make to the UK economy while painting a stark picture of the challenges. With 125 GMVs shutting at the rate of two per week last year, this report throws into sharp focus the contrast between those companies and artists at the top end of the live music sector currently enjoying record revenues and profits, and the remaining grassroots music venues, 38% of which reported a loss in 2023 despite an increased demand for tickets. A…
MTN announced the appointment of Brian Tyson as their new Director of Special Projects. With over 40 years of sales and management experience in the event planning sector, Tyson is poised to play a role in the development and management of MTN’s growing corporate client base. Tyson’s career included roles at organisations such as ChoiceLIVE, Tallen Technology Rentals, and Kohler Rental Power. Throughout his time working as Sales Event Coordinator at Kohler Rental Power, Tyson’s expertise in producing and managing vital production elements was showcased in various projects including the WWII Monument Dedication and the 2004 Republican Convention at Madison…
Ayrton will be exhibiting at ISE, Barcelona on Stands 1G700 and 1G530 near the entrance in Hall 1. Featured at the show will be Argo 6, launched in September 2023 at PLASA, London. Argo 6 is Ayrton’s first weather-sealed effects luminaire, available as Wash or FX versions, presenting a 280mm front window. Equipped with 19 LEDs of 40W with RGB+W additive colour synthesis, Argo 6 can deliver a light output of 13,000 lumens, and obtain a beam with a zoom ratio of 14:1 and a wide zoom range from 4° to 56°. Argo 6 FX sports a high-definition liquid effect…
Robert Juliat will exhibit independently for the first time at ISE on Stand 1F300. RJ will be showing its Sully 4C profile and Fresnel fixtures, which were awarded the 2022 LDI Award for Best Debuting Product, all with integrated RJ Color, Robert Juliat’s software platform. Sully 4C Profile (650SX 4C) is a four-colour (RGBLime), 200W LED profile that delivers whites and saturated and pastel colours. Sully 4C Fresnel (315LF 4C) is a compact fixture with the same level of colour quality and control as the Profile, available with a choice of 200mm Fresnel or PC lenses. Robert Juliat will be…
Waves Audio announced a new version of the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer. Updates include compatibility with the new MixMirror app, offering full iOS tablet remote control for the Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer and Waves SuperRack. In addition to MixMirror control, Waves’ new update for the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer incorporates several other new features: extended gain mapping options for Waves’ FIT Controller for eMotion LV1 and Waves MyFOH apps; a new mix bus input fader mode; updated menus for improved touch usability and various bug fixes across all applications. With Waves’ MixMirror, FOH engineers can now control plugins from…
Follow-Me Tracking Solutions is exhibiting on its own booth for the first time at ISE. Since Follow-Me began with the development of their first remote follow-spot software, the company has gone on to develop full systems for both manual and auto-tracking. Follow-Me systems give you full independence and creative flexibility with manual and auto-tracking. The Follow-Me product range allows for growth within the scope of manual tracking right through to full auto tracking. Follow-Me is fixture independent: it can control any manufacturers type of moving light via Art-Net, sACN and includes OSC & PSN to integrate with sound systems and…
Voice-Acoustic announced that it will be exhibiting for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe 2024 in Barcelona. The exhibition offers Voice-Acoustic the platform to present its loudspeaker and digital amplifier technologies for live and installation applications to an international trade audience. With the CXN-12, Voice-Acoustic presents a 12″/1.4″ coaxial stage monitor. With an overall height of just 30cm and rounded housing, the speaker blends into architecturally demanding environments and gala productions. Voice-Acoustic is expanding its system amplifier platform with the VADAS-12K4D, a modern 4-channel high-performance amplifier with 4x 3,000 watts into 4 ohms. Equipped with analogue, digital AES/EBU and…
