RoEx’s newly launched product, Automix, an AI-assisted audio mixing and mastering tool, has just taken its next step in enhancing the processes of live performance recordings within the creative community. Enabled by a £50,000 Innovate UK grant, this advancement transitions from the controlled studio environment to the unpredictability of live performances. RoEx’s latest feature tackled live music complexities head on. Automix refined audio whilst maintaining the feel of live performances. This development came from thorough research involving machine learning and audio signal processing techniques. Based on user feedback, RoEx’s team adjusted algorithms to improve audio quality, while keeping the genuine…
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Mark Larson has joined Beat The Street USA as Head of Leasing. He will work alongside John Aikin, who is now semi-retired. Working with COO Tim King, Larson will oversee all our US tours and bookings. In addition, he will coordinate with colleagues in Austria and the UK wherever possible on international tours. Until recently Larson was Vice President at Hemphill Brothers where he started as a driver in 1985. He is well-known throughout the entertainer coach leasing industry among tour managers and drivers and was recently inducted into the Entertainer Motorcoach Hall of Fame, which honours long-serving members of…
The annual NAMM tradeshow will see the official launch of 12 new products from ADJ Lighting at booth #10920. The company will again be the official naming sponsor of the Arena Plaza Stage where ADJ fixtures will be showcased illuminating a continuous program of live performances throughout the show. At NAMM 2024, ADJ will unveil the newest evolution of the Ultra Series, a collection of bar fixtures utilising the latest lime-infused HEX LED technology. Available in six (UBL6H), nine (UBL9H) and twelve (UBL12H) LED variants, each model features the same 20-Watt HEX colour LEDs. The inclusion of the lime LED…
HOLOPLOT announced the appointment of Jocelyne Bückner as its new Head of Marketing. Bückner brings over 15 years of marketing experience gained in various senior positions, including her latest leadership role at d&b audiotechnik as director of brand and corporate communications. Reporting to HOLOPLOT CEO, Roman Sick, Bückner explained that she had taken notice of HOLOPLOT and its rise in the market, but what convinced her to join the company was experiencing the X1 system live for the first time. “HOLOPLOT has elevated the sound control race to a different level,” she commented. “But what impressed me even more was…
Heil Sound introduced the RC 37 wireless microphone capsule, designed as a screw-on replacement for use on many popular wireless handheld transmitters. “We have had tremendous success with the PR 37 and just as customers loved the RC 35 wireless capsule version of our PR 35, the demand for a capsule version of the PR 37 to fit wireless systems was huge,” said Ash Levitt, CEO for Heil Sound. “We took early versions of the RC 37 to our friends at the Pageant in St Louis for evaluation and everyone was completely blown away by its clarity. We believe we…
Hoshioto Camp 23 became the first outdoor music festival in Japan to introduce immersive sound. Local sound rental company, Bright Co originally invested in Martin Audio’s award-winning WPC fully optimised system back in 2020. Therefore, when it was time to upgrade the event’s main speaker system, WPC was recommended as the perfect overall fit after evaluation against other systems. Kazuyuki Oshita, president of Bright Co said there were other reasons why he recommended it to the organisers, notably its ability to deliver consistency of sound right across the area, and to mitigate against noise pollution by being able to contain…
Linea Research announced the appointment of Winther Sound Solutions as its distributor in Sweden. Winther Sound Solutions, based in Sweden, specialises in audio solutions for a wide range of applications. The company’s expertise extends across various sectors, including live sound, installations and broadcast. Mattias Winther, CEO of Winther Sound Solutions commented: “We are excited to represent Linea Research in the Swedish market. Their commitment to delivering high-quality audio solutions aligns with our mission at Winther Sound Solutions. This partnership will undoubtedly enhance the audio experience for our customers across Sweden.” Martin Hildred, Sales & Marketing Manager of Linea Research concluded:…
JoeCo has launched BandMate, a 24-channel backing track player for live performance playback. Aimed at gigging musicians, the 1U system can replay multichannel audio material alongside MIDI data for the control and update of MIDI equipment such as effects pedals and lighting controllers. “There is a definite requirement from musicians for a live assist playback device that they can trust more than a laptop,” said JoeCo Managing Director, Joe Bull. “We created BandMate to be a flexible solution that will give musicians a robust device they can rely on gig after gig, which is simple to use and easy to…
Point Source Audio announced the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This marks the company’s first dedicated office outside of the United States, reflecting its commitment to meeting the increasing demand for its headset, earworn, and earmounted microphones across the continent. Led by Business Development Manager Gerry Forde, supported by Service Engineer James Killalea and Office Administrator Aoife Mc Carthy, the Dublin office is poised to play a role in optimising Point Source Audio’s operations in Europe. Point Source Audio anticipates that the proximity of its Dublin office to major markets within the European Union will result in…
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced a new partnership with Magnelusa Electronica, SA for audio distribution in Portugal. Magnelusa Electronica will take responsibility for JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS, Lexicon and dbx branded products. Effective April 1, 2024, Magnelusa Electronica will take over the sales and services of all HARMAN Professional Solutions audio brands in Portugal from Midwich Portugal. “I am delighted to see the development of this partnership in Portugal,” said Mark Bailey, Director of Audio, EMEA, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Leveraging Magnelusa’s current presence in the Portuguese market with our HARMAN consumer lifestyle brands and combining this with the strength of…
HOF is setting new standards for multifunctional stands with the PG3 NEO Design Stand. The PG3 NEO Set contains all the necessary items to realise installation variants: The universal carrier enables lighting or small loudspeakers to be mounted. There is also a universal plate to mount moving lights, projectors etc. and a TV mounting plate. Speakers can be mounted centrally using a spigot. The set is rounded off by a display mount to hold two displays with a maximum surface area of up to 1.5 m² per display (back to back) and a display holder that can be adjusted in…
Midwich Portugal, part of the Midwich Group, announced the addition Robe Lighting to its exclusive distribution portfolio for the Portuguese market. Midwich Portugal welcomes Robe with open arms. The brand will be integrated into the Portuguese market by a fully dedicated team. Robe will strengthen the company’s market positioning and reinforce its philosophy of offering quality solutions combined with the best customer service and attention to detail. Ingo Dombrowski, International Sales Director for Robe Lighting, commented: “There is a saying, ‘Nothing beats a winning team!’, and I think there is nothing better than giving a winning team more responsibilities! A…
Celestial recently used drones to celebrate the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile phone. Using 552 drones to create a spectacle overlooking the River Thames, Celestial partnered with agencies Taylor Herring and St Mark’s Studios to bring the Samsung product’s launch to life. In keeping with the Galaxy theme, the drone animations lit up the night sky with objects from our solar system and beyond. Working with Taylor Herring’s creative concept, Celestial led the charge on bringing the idea to life, working closely with clients to ensure their visions for the drone light show were realised. Commenting on the…
Carlos Katsurayama created a lightshow with help from a LIT Lighting supplied rig for The Struts North American tour and that featured the Maverick Force S Profile, STRIKE Array 4 and Rogue Outcast 1 BeamWash from CHAUVET Professional. “Beginning the show in complete darkness is a classic way to build anticipation,” said Katsurayama. “Lighting up the backdrop was a big way to let the crowd know that the wait was almost over!” Katsurayama worked his way in and out of shadows to great effect at every turn. “In this show, my priority was to keep the band members lit well,…
FOH Engineer, Wayne Trevisani has chosen to mix Jenifer Hudson’s tour, TV show and recordings using Waves plugins, via the Waves SoundGrid Rack for Venue on his Avid VENUE | S6L console. Waves’ SoundGrid Rack for Venue enables live sound engineers to run Waves plugins directly within Avid’s VENUE | S6L mixing console. The SoundGrid Rack for VENUE is a plugin that runs within the VENUE S6L environment and loads up to eight SoundGrid-compatible Waves plugins per instance. All standard VENUE plugin features apply, including “Config” and “Show” modes, delay compensation, snapshot automation, and detailed tactile control of plugin parameters.…
Cadac is dividing into two distinct, independent business units, reflecting the current evolution of its product development activities; namely Cadac Consoles and Cadac Immersive. Cadac Consoles will retain its focus on the development of advanced digital audio mixing systems, with product development, sales and brand management remaining firmly in the UK. The business is rebranding under a new logo and corporate identity, with a renewed product offering scheduled to be unveiled at ISE. The CM-Series will debut in at ISE in Barcelona on its booth in Hall 7 (J700). The CM-J50 96 input, 56 bus live mixing console and range…
UK-based HH Audio has announced the launch of Tensor-MINI, an ultra-portable, all-in-one, battery-powered PA. With its 6.5” co-axial full-range driver, Tensor-MINI hosts a range of applications, meeting the needs of buskers, small gigs, parties, gyms, cafes, classrooms, corporate AV presentations and many more. Its pre-amp includes a three-channel mixer (two universal inputs with tone presets and adjustable EQ, and an auxiliary input), DSP and reverb effect, along with a Bluetooth/USB media player which doubles as a charger for the input device. Bluetooth also supports the stereo linking of two Tensor-MINI units. Tensor-MINI’s multi-angle cab allows the unit to be used…
RISE Pacific has selected Riedel Communication Bolero wireless intercom system to address the unique communication challenges the company faces in its diverse, demanding, and often dangerous projects. RISE Pacific has used Bolero for projects that involve working at great heights, including aerial performances and rope access for building inspections and maintenance, telecommunications, geotechnical work, rescue operations, emergency responses, and confined-space entries involving deep shafts and pipes. “When we were going through the risk assessment for our projects, Bolero was a critical element. We just wouldn’t have had the confidence to take on such high-risk projects without it,” said Clancy Simpson,…
