INFiLED has unveiled its ColdLED technology, a result of years of dedicated research and development. This innovative technology is designed to address the heat-related challenges commonly associated with LED screens. ColdLED technology incorporates several key techniques: utilizing the flip-chip method, incorporating common cathode technology, applying high-quality ICs, and employing a well-designed PCB layout design. Utilizing the flip-chip method In traditional face-up LED assembly, chips are connected to contact points via copper or gold wires. However, these wires can hinder the brightness of LEDs, leading to reduced luminous efficiency. Additionally, the small contact area between the chip and circuit board results…
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Spectrum Audio Solutions, an event equipment solutions provider based in Goa, has long been synonymous with quality and innovation in the live sound industry. With roots going back to its humble beginnings of a modest setup of 12 units of the L Acoustics dV DOSC line array modules and 8 units of SB218 subwoofers, the company has evolved into a significant player in the market, delivering exceptional sound experiences for a wide range of events. And recently, Spectrum Audio Solutions made a substantial investment to expand its existing loudspeaker inventory, enhancing its capacity to provide high-performance audio solutions for multiple…
GEODIS, a global logistics provider, and L-Acoustics opened their new regional distribution center in Singapore. The distribution center, the first for L-Acoustics in the Asia Pacific region, is a testament to the manufacturer’s commitment to this strategic and growing market. “Our mission is to strengthen our ties with clients, creating a hub from which we can provide ideal support,” explained Tim Zhou, CEO APAC at L-Acoustics. “The new warehouse will enable elevated customer service and faster delivery for their important projects.” All L-Acoustics solutions are manufactured in Europe and prior to the opening of the Singapore distribution centre, orders for…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) introduces two new subwoofers (SB818 and SB828) along with two new UXA amplifier racks (UXR216 and UXR316) at the 2024 InfoComm Show (Booth C9149 and in its demo room, N117). When paired with EAW’s KF210 passive line array, these new subs and amp racks create a unified system solution. “Professional customers demand a complete rider-ready system. With the introduction of these two new subwoofers and amplifier racks, KF210 delivers,” said TJ Smith, president of EAW. The new SB818 Single 18” Flyable Subwoofer is a high output, mid-size flyable subwoofer system. SB818 is the first choice for…
Brompton Technology is pleased to introduce the latest Tessera V3.5 software features at this year’s InfoComm 2024, bringing significant improvements and functionality for professional workflows in live events, virtual production, broadcast, XR, corporate, and esports markets. Additions include Frame Store, Hidden Markers, and Dark Time Insertion, which complement Tessera’s already industry-leading capabilities. Tessera V3.5 will be available to Brompton users in June. Frame Store adds a game-changing capability to the Tessera LED processor to store and recall 24 bitmaps. These bitmaps can either be captured from a live video source or uploaded directly to the processor. The feature is integrated…
Sennheiser has launched new Sound Academy workshops, starting in June 2024, at their new UK office in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Marcus Blight, the UK’s Technical Applications Engineer at Sennheiser, will lead these sessions. The comprehensive program delves into the science and application of wireless audio, equipping participants with essential knowledge and expertise. Targeted at audio engineers, sound designers, live event professionals, RF technicians, installers, and system integrators, these masterclasses offer hands-on experience with the latest wireless technologies from industry experts. “We’re pleased to bring new dates for our Sound Academy Wireless Masterclasses, where attendees will gain practical skills through interactive sessions,…
boxxtoff, a new flightcase design and manufacturing company based in Manchester, is a proud member of the Tube UK community. Operating fully autonomously, Boxxtoff specialises in creating stylish and practical bespoke casing solutions for all types of production-related equipment. Dave Peacock – considered a legend on the Manchester flightcase scene – heads up the new enterprise, bringing around 35 years industry experience and passion, a vast array of contacts and a refreshing and inventive approach to case making. After a hugely successful career and running several flourishing businesses, Peacock took a break from the world of flightcasing and joined the…
On 6 April 2024, the Royal Albert Hall hosted Ministry of Sound Classical. This is an epic performance from beginning to end, with a set list inspired by the wildly popular Ministry of Sound Annual Volume II. Released in 1996, the album remains one of the biggest selling dance compilations ever made and is performed on stage by the 50-piece RG Live London Concert Orchestra with guest synth players and vocalists. Sound Designer, Phil Wright, chose a DiGiCo Quantum 338 for the FOH position and a Quantum 225 for on stage monitoring due to their powerful processing and compact footprints.…
Elation’s Research & Development department embarked on a development project that spanned several years to tackle the challenge of achieving the perfect balance between colour accuracy and intensity. The result is TruTone Technology, a groundbreaking advancement that allows designers to adjust CRI from a single fixture in order to find the best lighting fidelity. Achieving that perfect balance between brightness and colour accuracy is an issue that has persisted in the entertainment lighting industry for years and holds significance for lighting designers and rental houses alike. Traditional LED engines, with their fixed CRI values, have fallen short in delivering a…
HARMAN Professional Solutions partners with Algam Ibérica for audio and video control product distribution in Spain. The distributor will take responsibility for branded products including AMX, JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS, Lexicon, and dbx. Starting 1 July 2024, the new partnership between Algam Ibérica and HARMAN Professional will represent both companies’ shared mission of providing industry-leading audio solutions to more customers in Spain. Algam Ibérica will have full access to all HARMAN Professional audio and video control brands in the region while also providing product service, including AKG, distributed by Music Distribución. Algam Ibérica was selected because it possesses the…
Lighting Designer, Jo Kilgour created edgy and graceful lighting for Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love – a new aerial dance work produced by Aotearoa’s boundary-pushing kaupapa Māori theatre company, Taki Rua Productions. The work, written by creative director Tānemahuta Gray and Kapa Haka by Wētini Mītai-Ngātai, premiered at the Tãwhiri Warehouse in Wellington as part of the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Eighteen Robe T1 PCs and 10 LEDWash 600 wash beams made up an integral part of Kilgour’s lighting rig, which was supplied to this thrilling production by Wellington-based rental company, Grouse Lighting, and project…
This year, Mayday – known as ‘the mother of all raves’ – once again offered around 20,000 techno enthusiasts the rare opportunity to dance for 12 hours straight in Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle, among the who’s who of the international techno scene. The four large Mayday dancefloors have always been impressive, with their spectacular stage constructions, huge LED surfaces and lighting technology finesse. This year, the GERDON DESIGN team created a completely new highlight: deploying a total of 102 of the brand new video-capable JDC2 IP hybrid strobes from GLP. These characterised the look of this year’s event, which carried the slogan…
Suzi Green of THE BACK LOUNGE has announced that this week THE BACK LOUNGE is focussing on SAVE A LIFE and Suicide Awareness week. Green outlined the session: “It’s SAVE A LIFE and Suicide Awareness week on The BACK LOUNGE. This session encompasses everyone, but we will lean towards men, figures are escalating – suicide is now the biggest killer of men under 50 (female suicide is also rising worryingly and we will explore that further in another session). Whether this is you, your partner, your family, friend or colleague – this issue will impact you sooner or later. Our…
The stage design for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has been unveiled ahead of the grand final in Malmö, Sweden, on 11 May 2024. Lighting and Screen Content designer Fredrik Stormby from Green Wall Designs and production designer Florian Wieder are the creative team helping to create, design, and deliver a large-scale and spectacular show to a global audience of over 160 million. The stage and lighting design for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will focus on the audience more than ever. With the stage placed in the centre of the arena, viewers will experience a visually revolutionary concept. The…
English singer/song writer and ex-member of ‘80s band, the Smiths, Johnny Marr embarked on his UK tour, The Spirit Power, this April, finishing at Rock City, Nottingham on 14 April 2024. Two-time TPI Lighting Designer of the Year, Ed Warren, of Next Level Lights, put together a compact yet impactful lighting design for the 10-date tour with Ayrton laser-sourced Cobra fixtures playing a key role. The full rig included 16 Ayrton Cobra rigged on two over-stage trusses with 4 more Cobra units sited upstage of the band, the latter of which formed the touring floor package. “We used them as…
Meyer Sound strives to minimise its carbon footprint in every aspect of business, following sustainable manufacturing practices, partnering with sustainability-focused organizations to define and meet environmental goals, and envisioning future products with a green perspective. Meyer Sound’s Director of Loudspeaker Development, Katharine “Katie” Murphy Khulusi, sheds light on the company’s multifaceted green goals and explains how prioritizing sustainability throughout a product’s entire design stage, from concept to manufacturing, leads to energy-efficient solutions that support a greener future for live events and installations. What are Meyer Sound’s overarching sustainability goals? Our company sustainability goals are multifaceted. First, we’re privileged to base…
Vectorworks has welcomed data-driven app developer EvolveLAB to its Partner Network to provide customers direct access to AI-powered visualisation app Veras. Bringing a mature AI technology fine-tuned for high-quality visuals straight into Vectorworks, this seamless integration allows customers to enhance their creative workflows, gain efficiency using predefined prompts, and perfectly balance AI flexibility and precision in creating impactful visuals. The Veras integration joins Vectorworks’ recently released AI Visualizer and will provide customers with additional options to harness AI’s potential, specifically for visualisation. Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, and Fundamentals professional license customers will benefit from the added ability to explore AI…
X-Laser recently released its Triton T Series of IP64 laser projectors, the Triton T-5 (five watts) and Triton T-2 (two watts). These all-new fixtures feature a compact housing that enables quick, flexible rigging and maintains IP64 protection in either the upright or the flat orientation. A true “clean sheet” design made specifically for the professional lighting market, the Triton T Series fixtures are the first production-grade IP64 lasers to be fully engineered and built in the U.S. Under the hood, the Triton T Series carries full RGB direct-injection laser diode modules, tuned for ideal balance and color mixing on par…
