CES Power has acquired Fourth Generation, a provider of temporary power services to live events and the entertainment industry. CES Power is backed by industrial-focused private equity firm Allied Industrial Partners. Fourth Generation is a full-service provider of power generation equipment and services for premier live events worldwide. For more than 20 years, Fourth Generation has provided temporary power and project management services for concert tours, television and sports broadcasts, as well as corporate and private events across Europe and globally. Fourth Generation’s owners Tweed and Laura Hurlocker will join the CES Power team. Fourth Generation will become part of…
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Lightware Visual Engineering will showcase a range of solutions for the corporate, education and live event sectors at ISE 2024. Throughout the event visitors to the Lightware stand (3N750) will be offered demonstrations of its Taurus product family, including the Taurus UCX Dual Screen, Taurus TPX and Taurus TPN, along with other connectivity solutions. Lightware will also debut its recent corporate rebrand. Lightware’s Taurus TPN is a media-over-IP solution tailored for medium to large conference rooms. The Taurus UCX-TPN and HDMI-TPN devices, both leveraging SDVoE technology, form the core of the solution, allowing for the creation of adaptable media-over-IP matrices.…
Lighting Designer and Director Andrew Goedde chose Robe moving lights as the principal fixtures and worked closely on developing his design with Lighting Programmer Technical Director Tony Caporale for band Goose’s festive shows. The band and their creative director Will Thresher moved away from traditional Christmas themes to embrace “Goosemas in Space” for this year’s show. “We took this idea very seriously when imagining and programming the lighting,” stated Goedde. The intergalactic journey took a direction that dovetailed with one of the visual concepts already bouncing around in Goedde’s head and the aesthetic developed from there with the lighting rig…
Following its recent partnership with PK Sound, ACT Entertainment has set out to enhance its professional live sound division with the appointment of several new industry experts. Included among them is Ralph Mastrangelo, who takes on the role of Director of Sales: Live Sound; as well as Richard “Rick” Coleman, who will serve as Outside Sales Representative: Live Sound; and Joe Langholt, as Product Specialist: Live Sound. The new team members will be in attendance at the 2024 NAMM Show (Booth 11513). “We are thrilled to welcome these three experienced industry professionals,” commented Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment. “Their experience…
Audient introduced ORIA, an all-in-one audio interface and monitor controller designed specifically for multi-speaker arrays ranging from stereo to 9.1.6 setups. “As immersive audio continues to become more prevalent across music, film, TV, game and VR production, our goal was to design a purpose-driven and affordable solution for those wanting to work in the immersive space,” commented Audient’s Andrew Allen.“ORIA is designed to prioritise immersive audio workflows, giving you onboard room and speaker calibration DSP, true immersive monitoring control and professional audio performance, alongside intelligent integrations with Sonarworks and Dolby Atmos.” ORIA provides 16 outputs via TRS or AES, two…
Sensaphonics will be demonstrating its dB Check Pro in-ear sound level analyser at The NAMM Show. dB Check Pro provides real-time data on how loud a user is listening to their IEMs or headphones with both earpieces in place. The patented in-line device displays average SPL levels at a user’s ears and safe exposure times. It also tracks ambient noise levels with its on-board microphone. The second-generation Pro iteration features a larger touchscreen display to provide more information at a glance, improved readability and streamlined operation, along with enhanced battery life. dB Check Pro is programmed to work with over…
DPA Microphones announced that its UK Division, Sound Network, has rebranded as DPA Microphones UK. DPA Microphones UK’s mission is to continue to deliver audio solutions across the entire UK audio industry, as well as redirect more time and energy to open days, trade shows, educational training and product demos. Following DPA Microphones’ acquisition of Sound Network in 2017, this rebrand reflects a desire to focus all attention, activities and energy on the core brand, as well as align the UK team’s identity with the global DPA organisation. With the official launch of DPA Microphones UK, we look forward to…
d&b audiotechnik will be offering visitors the opportunity to explore how immersive and spatial audio technology enhances the everyday experience for audiences, congregations, and fans around the world during NAMM 2024 in Anaheim. In demo room 17208 at the ACC North Hall, Level 2, visitors will be able to hear first-hand how d&b technologies is assisting facilities meet its creative and engagement goals for various types of projects across a wide range of sectors. The demo sessions, which will take place each day of the show, will take the audience on a journey through a wide array of segments including…
Meyer Sound ULTRA-X family loudspeakers and 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements play a pivotal role in bringing the sonic landscape of Stranger Things: The First Shadow to life at the iconic Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. The stage production was brought to life by a blockbuster creative team, with an original story by show creators Matt and Ross Duffer and writers Kate Trefry and Jack Thorne; direction by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin and a sound design by Paul Arditti with associate sound designers Rob Bettle and Christopher Reid For the stage production, which the creators intended to feel “like…
Cameo will be presenting its new product highlights at Integrated Systems Europe 2024. The Cameo stand is located at 1E500 in the new Hall 1, “Lighting & Staging”. The focus will be on the AZOR and OTOS moving head series in particular, complemented by a variety of other spotlights for installation, broadcast and theatre applications, including the new ZENIT models and the PIXBAR G2 LED bars. With the AZOR SP2(Spot Profile Moving Head) and AZOR W2 (Wash Moving Head), Cameo is now expanding the AZOR family with two professional lighting tools for flexible use in medium-sized applications. The AZOR SP2…
Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull have teamed up for The Trilogy Tour, a North American arena trek. A trio of KLANG:konductor immersive IEM mixing systems are also doing their part to help the three stars and their backing bands deliver a combined four-hour show at each stop. Eddie “El Brujo” Caipo has worked with Enrique Iglesias as his monitor engineer for 11 years and is currently using his KLANG:konductor paired with a Mac Mini running KLANG:app and an Avid S6L-32 console. Sending pre-fader/post-mute direct outs via MADI to retain all of his plugin processing, he created his mixes with…
“The first time we worked with Skan, I immediately thought, ‘This is the way an audio company should operate!’” Production Manager and Monitor Engineer, Stu Tenold began. “Every package I’ve received from Skan is built for the artist I’m with. There’s real attention to detail in what they do. Now being part of Clair Global, I can see what Director Chris Fitch can offer; there’s a lot more resources at his fingertips. But, for those who know, Skan is a boutique PA company, and they provide a very specific service.” The band favours a certain degree of controlled chaos when…
ETC has announced the promotion of Matt Cowles to Associate Regional Manager for the UK and Ireland. In his new role, Cowles will continue to manage sales activities for key accounts in the region whilst assisting Regional Sales Manager, Jeremy Roberts in developing stronger relationships with ETC’s dealers and specifiers. Cowles joined ETC in 2019 as a Field Project Coordinator, managing projects across the UK and providing technical sales for ETC’s customers. Prior to this, he had over 17 years of experience working in the industry. Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Sub Saharan Africa, Jeremy Roberts commented: “Matt…
CAST Group of Companies announced Controllux as an exclusive distributor of BlackTrax in Europe. Controllux will cover key areas in the Benelux region including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Expanding on its role as a distributor of CAST’s software solutions, wysiwyg and Vivien, Controllux has further expanded its portfolio with the inclusion of the entire BlackTrax hardware range. This collaboration is geared towards not just enhancing the availability of advanced real-time tracking technologies within the region, but also providing support for any organisation or creative looking to leverage the technology and integrate it into their production workflows. “We are excited…
Full Frontal was the final work in Four Temperaments, a performance featuring the work of four choreographers, and was lit by Yaron Abulafia who enlisted the help of 40 Robe Tetra2 moving LED battens and an automation system. The Tetra2s assisted Abulafia in sculpting his daring and combative light show for the 21-minute Full Frontal performance, which was created in close collaboration with Choreographer Juanjo Arqués, set and Costume Designer Tatyana van Walsum and Dramaturg Fabienne Vegt. Choreographer Arqués underlined the relevance of lighting: “Yaron proposed a beautiful light sculpture made of moving beams that are floating in space. The…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has entered into a new partnership with Bon Studio for lighting distribution responsibilities in Greece. Bon Studio will take over the sales and services of the Martin range of products. Located in Athens, Bon Studio is well-equipped to provide Greek customers and integrators with premium service and high-level expertise on HARMAN products. “This is a really exciting time for the Martin brand,” said Ben Payne, HARMAN Professional’s Director of Lighting for the EMEA region. “With the recent development of award-winning products like the MAC Aura XIP and the MAC One, the Martin Brand continues to build upon…
DPA Microphones will showcase a selection of its microphones at the new Mobile Listening Studio as part of a Grand Plaza Tour at the 2024 NAMM Show alongside Yamaha. Located behind the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage, the mobile studio will act as a mixing space for all performances at this stage for the duration of the convention. The brand welcomes attendees to tour both the stage and studio to see and hear the clarity provided by DPA mics. Attendees can also visit DPA Microphones at the brand’s booth on the show floor (Booth 17911). “This new Mobile Listening Studio will…
Void Acoustics announced the appointment of Patrick Leiner as Regional Sales Manager for Europe. Void’s progress in the EMEA region reflects the company’s commitment to delivering audio solutions. Leiner, with over 20 years of experience in entertainment and consumer electronics, will play a role in spearheading Void’s future growth. Leiner brings a wealth of expertise from his previous roles in B2B sales at Pioneer DJ/Pro Audio and Grundig in Austria, both manufacturers in the entertainment and DJ sectors. His extensive background in the industry positions him as an ideal leader to drive Void’s success in German-speaking markets. Alex Skan, Managing…
