New professional training which provides the very latest guidance on the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ISITEE) – including why the term ‘PAT Testing’ should now be considered a thing of the past – has been announced. Presented by James Eade, the UK’s leading expert on electrical power safety for entertainment environments, the hugely popular JET 2377 courses will be available in Bristol on 15-16 February and again on 17-18 May 2023. The course brings attendees up to date with the important changes introduced by the revised 5th edition of the IET Code of Practice on In-service Inspection…
Author: James Robertson
The ADJ Pixie Strip series is a collection of led pixel battens which combine vibrant leds with intelligently-designed housings to create a powerful and versatile system. that system has now become even more flexible with the addition of the new pixie driver 8000. this powerful unit receives a klingnet, art-net or sacn control signal and powers up to 8,160 pixels of pixie strips. Four times more powerful than the existing Pixie Driver 2000, the new Pixie Driver 8000 model features eight independent output ports for connecting Pixie Strip fixtures using the system’s proprietary 4-pin combined power and data connections. Each…
Lighting Thomas Rhett’s Bring The Bar To You tour, LD Alec Takahashi could sense the crowd enter different emotional spaces as his client moved from one location on the set to another. “We had a B stage that Thomas Rhett walked on for a few songs,” said Takahashi. “This allowed us to create stripped down moments for him to get closer to fans. When he did this, the crowd subconsciously relaxed and became a little loose. You could literally feel the crowd relax and engage when he moved to that stage, and then you could feel the energy skyrocket with no…
Sony is expanding its lineup of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with the addition of two 4K models with built-in AI analytics. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras automatically and consistently track, and naturally frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture, for seamless content creation and control – all without operating a computer. The new PTZ Auto Framing technology features automatic operation for quick object tracking and rediscovery, as well as multiple Auto Framing options. Highlights of the cameras include image quality with automation, the flexibility of IP, powerful zoom, remote control, and easy configuration and operation. They are ideal for use in…
In a few days Claypaky will present lots of lighting solutions at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona: The Aqua Series: These exciting new fixtures meet the needs for outdoor installations and also for rental companies with outdoor productions. They offer an IP66 degree of protection which is greater than the average protection offered by products currently on the market. Some fixtures even offer a Marine-grade C5-M protection, which further expands the field of application to the cruise ship sector. No more need to worry about water, humidity, dust – or even salt: put your show on without concern for…
Brompton Technology, will be returning to Barcelona for ISE 2023, the world’s largest AV systems integration show, to demonstrate key developments in its industry-leading LED processing technology. These will take in the latest Tessera software features, including two major features published as part of the Tessera v3.4 software release: Extended Bit Depth and Stacking. The biggest product announcement and a new ‘game-changer’, however, will be revealed on the first day of the show, solidifying Brompton’s name as a true innovator that is not only a current technology leader, but is a future-ready R&D expert. Located in Hall 3, Brompton’s newly…
DiGiCo has appointed James Baker as Senior International Sales Manager and promoted long-standing team members, Jaap Pronk and Tom Williams, to International Sales Managers. Having previously served as a Business Development Manager and International Sales Manager, Baker’s skill set is ideally suited to his new role. He is set to bring the considerable knowledge gained from these past positions to his new role at DiGiCo and has a keen focus on continuing the consolidation of DiGiCo’s enviable position in the console market and exploring new opportunities for further growth. “I wanted a new challenge where I could leverage everything I’ve…
GLP has appointed Tyler Wise as its new Director for Sales & Marketing for the Americas. His knowledge of production lighting was honed during his time with prominent professional audio and lighting distribution company, Group One, where he was national sales manager of the lighting division, and as business development lead for Production Resource Group (PRG), the global service provider, which is where he first came into contact with GLP. Wise’s experience in sales and marketing made him the perfect candidate for the position, as GLP President, Mark Ravenhill emphasised: “Having known Tyler for many years, I am delighted that…
Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi’s falsetto vocals sung in Icelandic and non-linguistic vocalisations, as well as their use of bowed guitar, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós have recently completed their first world tour in nearly five years, delivering a whopping 70 shows across 28 countries. The band’s Monitor Engineer, Throstur Albertsson, deployed KLANG’s immersive in-ear monitor mixing solution, using a DMI-KLANG card-equipped DiGiCo SD12 96 digital mixing console, supplied by new UK pro-audio equipment rental and support provider, 22live. Albertsson was recommended to Sigur Rós in mid-2021, as they were starting to plan their 2022 tour. “As the…
Ayrton has appointed of K24 Technik & Vertrieb as its new exclusive distributor for Austria with immediate effect. K24 Technik, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2023, is a highly respected sales and distribution company that carries a number of top quality lighting and audio brands and services a wide range of rental companies, theatres and broadcast companies across Austria. Managing Director, Johannes Stummer, chose Ayrton to fulfil his requirement for a versatile, reliable lighting brand to add to their portfolio. “Following solid research and many recommendations from our clients, we found Ayrton to be the most creative and innovative…
To better serve its customers in the New York City and New Jersey area, Renkus-Heinz has announced manufacturers’ representative Audio Associates will be taking over the territory. Audio Associates has been a leading manufacturers’ representative firm in the AV, professional audio, system integration, sports and government market sectors since its founding in 1981. Audio Associates has been representing Renkus-Heinz in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington D.C., Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Virginia, since 2020. “After being a part of Renkus-Heinz’s success over the past two years in the Mid-Atlantic, I believe we are well…
For peak, reliable wireless audio system performance, wireless audio accessories are essential in most applications – so essential that RF Venue built a company around providing best-in-class solutions with patented technologies to optimize the performance of any brand and model of wireless microphone and IEM. RF Venue will be exhibiting its line of wireless audio essentials for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe, January 31-February 3, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain, at Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, booth CS604. “Too often,” says RF Venue President Chris Regan, “end users upgrade wireless audio transmitters and receivers yet are frustrated to find…
Bellowhead recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of the band’s iconic Broadside album with an 18-date UK Tour. Reflecting the nautical theme of that seminal recording, the stage and backdrop on this tour were adorned with evocative seafaring scenery, like barrels, decanters, and wooden decking platforms, which, combined with multi-colored stage blocks, created what one critic called “a visual delight.” Contributing to this engaging panorama was a very flexible and dynamic Martin Dudley design that featured CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2X Wash fixtures that were recently added to the inventory of Martin’s Lights. Flown over mid-stage, the RGBW moving fixtures were used…
Luminex will showcase the latest developments in Araneo software and GigaCore switches at ISE 2023 in Barcelona. The latest developments represent a significant advancement in converged networking, to seamlessly integrate lighting, audio and video data into a single network infrastructure. This innovative solution has the potential to revolutionise and simplify the way professionals work, by providing a more efficient and cost-effective way to manage AV systems. Converged networking is the integration of multiple applications, such as lighting, video, and audio, onto a single network making the most efficient use of your infrastructure investment and provides better control and coordination of…
Stage Precision will unveil new features and products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023, alongside expanding its global team. Stage Precision is hitting a milestone moment for its flagship software tool, SP, as it comes out of Beta to release Version 1.0, which includes the new 3D LIDAR integration tool. Stage Precision is also excited to launch a brand-new software product, Space Composer. Stage Precision will showcase these new capabilities at its own stand, #5K100, as well as being deployed for show control and tracking workflows at the d&b audiotechnick demo space in Room E1, Hall 8. SP demos will…
Following the realignment of the company with a focus on the professional audio business, the Sennheiser Group is entering 2023 with a newly formed management team. The audio specialist’s new Executive Management Board includes representatives from the three business units Pro Audio, Business Communication and Neumann, as well as Supply Chain, Corporate Functions and Development. Together with Co-CEOs Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser, the Board members will implement the strategic goals of the Sennheiser Group. As of 1 January 1, 2023, the operational business of the Sennheiser Group will be managed by a team of six: The new Executive Management Board…
For the Oslo shows of the Norwegian hip-hop group KARPE, the artists wanted a flying stage as a main element for the show. Already in 2017, the group had used a flying stage made by HOF. But for their 2022 shows in Oslo, the artists wanted to top it and make the stage an integral part of their show. This time, it was not about a simple flown stage area like in 2017. This time, the flying stage got a moveable hood in the sizes of approximately 12 by 12 by 3.5 metres: the Meta Cube. In order to address…
Following the success of 2022’s inaugural event, the Live Events Summit returns to ISE On Thursday 2 February, 14:00 – 18:00 at CC5.3 to host an afternoon of panels and live discussions focusing on the inner workings of the live events market. Book your seat here. Organised by TPi Magazine and hosted by its Editor, Stew Hume, the Live Events Summit highlights the state of the industry post-COVID-19 – featuring insights from individuals involved in some of 2022’s biggest tours and live shows, as well an in-depth look at some of the latest technological innovations likely to feature on global…
