Yamaha has released the latest firmware for its RIVAGE PM series digital mixing systems, Version 5.0, which includes significant new features, functionality and a brand new Rupert Neve Designs (RND) master buss processor plug-in. RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems are continually improved with regular firmware updates, providing mix engineers with the highest quality features and intuitive controls. Version 5.0 is a major, free update, which includes a number of new features to deliver the industry’s best, most flexible and sonically pleasing mixing experience. The Portico II Master Buss Processor (P2MB) is a Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) recreation of the RND…
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British Colombia-based RIGGIT has become the latest company to join Broadweigh’s network of product partners. RIGGIT President, Rick Smith commented on the partnership: “We are delighted to partner with Broadweigh and to bring the entire product range to market. We believe Broadweigh products will add a higher level of assurance to the venues and clients we work with to ensure we continue to build on our reputation as a leading company in safety, innovation and reliability. The ability to provide real time load monitoring to our clients is another step towards assuring safety in our venues.” Over the past decade,…
Optimal Audio, part of the Focusrite Group, which manufactures a one-stop solution of control, amplification and loudspeakers for small to medium sized commercial installations, will hold an inaugural Open Day at its UK HQ in High Wycombe on 9 September 2021. Guests will be able to enjoy demonstrations of Optimal Audio’s controller, amplifier and loudspeaker offering, and see first-hand how it works seamlessly to deliver simple-to-install, high quality sound systems that are easily operated by anyone, not just engineers. There will be three sessions in the day, held at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30, and for what is sure to be…
JAPAN JAM 2021 took place at Soga Sports Park in Chiba over the country’s big May public holiday weekend. The annual event, which has already taken place three times at this venue, had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic — marking the first event in two years, held under strict health and safety conditions. Last time around, more than 30,000 people participated daily in the festival; however, this year the number was limited to 10,000 per day, and the event was devoid of alcohol. The audience needed to obey the rules such as wearing masks and…
US-based Lighting and Video Designer, Tony Caporale was at the visual helm for the new ‘Triller’ boxing and music event in Atlanta, harnessing the punch and power of Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ Media Servers to drive a host of LED screens at the city’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Music heavyweights including Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber and Diplo joined boxing big-timers Jake Paul and Ben Askren for the event, which took the US by storm. A pay-per-view audience of more than 1.5 million watched as the fights were interjected by pop performances, with each requiring a feast of visual delights to match the…
When Scotland-based Catalyst Event Production services wanted to design and launch a new virtual studio, they chose global LED manufacturer Absen’s products to bring the dream of a facility capable of transforming live events to reality. Catalyst Event Production Services sought to create a flexible solution to continue to offer their event production services to customers whilst also adhering to the pandemic’s limitations: Catalyst CONNECT was created in a 200 sq m space hosting a 50 sq m presentation stage with an LED backdrop in the heart of their Perth-based offices. When designing Catalyst CONNECT, the company wanted to be…
Opera Australia (OA)’s integrated digital technologies helped transport Davide Livermore’s interpretation of Verdi’s Aida to a whole new level thanks to giant LED screens driven by Brompton Technology processing, deployed by Big Picture at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne. A splendid feast for the senses, 175 sq m of UniView Tekken LED screens were arranged in 10 LED columns at 7m tall, creating an immersive theatrical experience, with video designs ranging from symbolic pictures to picturesque landscapes of Verdi’s world of Egypt brought to life by 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors that conveyed the scale, depth and grandeur of…
San Miguel-based ELECTRONICA 2001, with seven branches across the country, has invested in Central America’s first DiGiCo Quantum 7. “For many years, DiGiCo has been the benchmark in professional audio consoles,” said ELECTRONICA 2001 Sales Manager, Eduardo Gomez. “As a service company, we need to be at the cutting edge to address the demands of both producers and engineers who specify the best consoles for their shows. DiGiCo’s range of products is the first choice on most technical riders. Our philosophy has always been to work with the best in the industry and owning DiGiCo consoles has allowed us to…
Lighting Designer Aaron D. Luke handled the production and lighting design for Justin Moore’s Straight Outta the Country tour. For the Evansville concert, Cincy Entertainment Services supplied High End Systems SolaFrame 1000, SolaHyBeam 1000, SolaPix 7 fixtures, and Hog 4 control to augment the production. Cincy Entertainment Company President, Braden Hasselbeck believes The Ford Center chose their company for its gear and team. “I think Justin Moore’s team was relieved to see we had nicer gear. The only complaint we got from Aaron was that these fixtures have too many features. We chose the SolaHyBeams and SolaFrames based on their…
Launched in 2017, Music Venue Trust (MVT)’s Sound + Vision initiative aims to deliver a 21st Century live music experience to artists and audiences in every part of the UK. White Light (WL) has been a collaborative partner of MVT on this journey and to date, has supported over 40 Grassroots venues. Despite some projects being delayed to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing funding restrictions, MVT and WL have worked tirelessly to deliver as many system upgrades as possible within Government safety parameters. The latest of these were at Stoke-on-Trent’s The Sugarmill, a premier live music venue and night club, which…
In 2021, the 71st edition of Sanremo Music Festival was streamed via the broadcaster’s official website RaiPlay and the official Eurovision Song Contest website Eurovision.tv. For the first time in its history, the contest took place without any live audience during the five-day show due to COVID-19. Luminex supported with various products, including GigaCore, LumiCore, LumiSplit, and Araneo. Media Server Operator, Claudio Cianfoni discovered Luminex from RM Multimedia Sales & Technical Supporter, Ermanno Tontini. “Luminex’s intuitive network system gave me the possibility to manage, control, and simplify all the workflows that I have created and managed,” Cianfoni said. “With all the…
When Victor Zeiser and his partner Steve Kosiba created a lighting rig for Dave Summers to use on a recent pay-for-view livestream by metal giants August Burns Red, they knew exactly what to do to bring out the best in his work. “Victor and Steve deserve a lot of credit,” said Summers. “The rigs they put together elevate your lighting. In my case, they know I love symmetry, so it’s there in the rig. Everything is done to facilitate the creation of big patterns, which is something I love to do.” Bigness and boldness were everywhere to be seen in the…
The Montreal Canadiens wanted to give fans an experience they would never forget, as they returned to the Bell Centre for the first time in over a year, having reached their first finals since ‘93. PixMob were called on by the team to design a shared experience for the 3,500 fans in attendance and the millions cheering on from home — making a limited capacity arena feel full and helping unite a fanbase that had been starved of live hockey since March 2020. “We’ve illuminated the world’s biggest sporting events and some of the highest-grossing musical tours of all time, but…
Unusual Rigging has completed a major refurbishment of the grid at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End ahead of the much-anticipated reopening of Phantom of the Opera next month. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the production to close its doors in March 2020, it opened a bitter-sweet opportunity to get some essential work done on the magnificent old theatre’s roof space, ensuring it could continue to stage the elaborate aspects of Phantom that audiences across the world know and love, including the famous hanging chandelier. Unusual Rigging’s Jeremy Featherstone explained: “Her Majesty’s Theatre is a wonderful building, but as with all old theatres,…
Goth metalcore band Motionless in White performed a unique livestream set on 9 June against the backdrop of the abandoned Pennhurst Asylum in southeast Pennsylvania for Deadstream #2, an atmosphere-filled livestream show lit by Mike Null using Elation Artiste Picasso, Dartz 360 and SixBar 1000 luminaires supplied by Squeek Lights. Motionless in White are one of the premiere acts in the genre with an explosive sound and captivatingly macabre stage presence. A troubled and abandoned state-run school and hospital, Pennhurst Asylum, a frightening place with a sordid history of suffering and paranormal presences, provided the perfect backdrop for a heavy…
Taking place from 13 to 20 June 2021, Light Ballet was presented as part of Brightening Air| Coiscéim Coiligh, a nationwide, ten-day season of arts experiences brought to you by the Arts Council, Ireland. Produced by Culture Works for Brightening Air, Light Ballet transformed the skies and surrounding landscape of eight counties with a light installation floating down the River Shannon over eight days covering almost 200km. Thanks to Claypaky Sharpy Plus Aqua lighting fixtures, Light Ballet was prepared for the elements on the River Shannon and visible from up to seven kilometres. Created by Irish Light Artist, Mick Murray…
To celebrate two decades of the famed TPi Awards, we produced a series of talks with some of the biggest names in the industry. With all speakers voted for by our loyal readers, you can now catch up on the full series of videos below. The series includes: UNSUNG HERO The key crew behind our readers’ selection of the ‘Production of All Time’ look back on this iconic show. Featuring: Adlib’s Andy Dockerty PSA’s Andy Lenthall UK live event freelancers forum’s Paul Jones The Back Lounge’s Suzi Green #WeMakeEvents https://www.tpimagazine.com/tpi-awards-2021-unsung-hero/ STORMZY’S GLASTONBURY PERFORMANCE The key crew behind our readers’ selection of the ‘Production of All…
Featuring the likes of The Disco Biscuits, Goose, Grace Potter, moe, and Umphrey’s McGee, among others – Showtime At The Drive In is a dynamic series of outdoor shows sponsored by Showtime Sound and Auto Flex Entertainment, continually drawing audiences to live entertainment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We began this series last year as a way of bringing our community together through a socially distant movie and concert sets,” said Showtime Sound Director of Technical Operations, Marc Chauvin. “Based on the feedback we received from fans last year we’ve continued the concept this year.” Although continuing to operate under state and county guidelines,…
