Elation Professional designers have taken modern technology and paired it with classic design to create KL PAR FC – a new full-colour LED PAR light in the company’s popular Key Light (KL) Series. The KL PAR FC houses a highly efficient 280W RGBMA LED engine with CCT adjustments possible from 2,400K – 8,500K for precise colour temperature control. The full-spectrum LED engine emits beautifully diffused saturates and soft-field pastels, including tuneable white light. The unit produces the finest quality of light with high CRI (92) and TLCI (95) values, meaning that colour re-creation is extremely accurate both to the eye…
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Point Source Audio has introduced a new Lavalier Switch Kit which presents the ability to transform one lavalier mic into two wearing styles, with three colour options to help audio technicians meet the ever-changing conditions of miking the talent amid the COVID-19 crisis. At the heart of the Lavalier Switch Kit is the company’s IP 57 Waterproof Omnidirectional Lavalier. The mic choice includes a low sensitivity option for live stage applications or a high sensitivity option for studio broadcast. This waterproof mic has a low profile at 4mm in diameter, but embodies high-performance characteristics you might expect from a larger…
Heff Moraes has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager for PMC, with responsibility for the company’s UK pro audio division. Based at PMC Studio London, PMC’s recently opened demo facility dedicated to Dolby Atmos music mixing, Moraes will act as a brand ambassador for PMC products and will use his extensive industry knowledge and experience to support dealers and help customers identify the right monitoring products for their needs. “This is a key appointment that comes at a crucial time in PMC’s history,” said PMC CEO Jeff Willcocks. “Heff’s credentials are second to none. He thoroughly understands…
Brompton Technology has released new Tessera v3.2 software featuring ShutterSync – a ‘game changing’ tool for users of Tessera SX40 and S8 LED processors. The update also boasts the option to upload a custom 3D LUT directly to the Tessera LED processor for the first time. Tessera v3.2 is ideal for creatives using LED on camera for both virtual production and XR (eXtended Reality) applications, giving professional users more flexibility than ever before with convenient features that put the emphasis on creative choice and control. “Until now, filming an LED screen required the camera’s shutter speed to be precisely matched…
IPS (Institute of Professional Sound) and Raycom have joined forces with the BEIRG Steering Group to reaffirm the firm’s commitment to meet the challenges faced by the PMSE Community as a result of ongoing spectrum changes, particularly in the UHF frequency bands. The Institute of Professional Sound champions the highest quality of sound production and sound recording in all forms of broadcast, recorded, and live events. While IPS provides support, training, standards, community, and professional recognition for our members in the media industries. The Institute is a limited company and a registered charity. It is run by an elected Executive…
Selecting the right microphone can be intimidating. With countless options available — dynamic or condenser, single application or multi-purpose, end or side-address — it’s easy to be overwhelmed. To make it easier, Shure has created a Mic Match quiz to help vocalists select the correct microphone for their specific application. Shure is partnering with several artists who have already found their perfect mic match. Artists will share insights on why this particular vocal microphone is right for them via their social media channels. Select artists include Jacob Collier, Amber Liu, and more. Developed by Shure sound engineers, the multiple choice…
The live events and music industry which includes exhibitions; conferences; music arenas; festivals; theatres and indoor sporting events, welcomes the establishment of the Events Research Programme and the safe return of live events as part of the UK government’s ‘roadmap out of lockdown’, writes NEC Group. The industry is committed to working with the UK government to ensure a swift delivery of the Event Research Programme’s pilot events and stands ready to establish protocols based upon the information and guidance they provide. Under the current roadmap, the live events and music industry can plan for the return of some indoor…
LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) has appointed Chris Carey to the role of Chief Economist, as the live music industry trade organisation continues to grow, establishing a series of specialist interest sub-committees. Carey joins the LIVE team following stints as Global Insight Director at EMI and Universal Music Group, and Senior Economist at PRS for Music. Together with Tim Chambers, he co-authored Valuing Live Entertainment and UK Live Music: At a Cliff Edge, two key LIVE reports which underpinned consultations with the UK government around support for the live sector. Carey will also retain his current position as Head of…
Lighting Designer, Crt Birsa of Blackout harnessed an all-Robe moving light rig to illuminate the video shoot of 2CELLOS rendition of Boni Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer track, which was filmed in an abandoned military warehouse near the Croatian city of Pula and directed by Kristijan Burlovic. Birsa chose 38 Robe MegaPointes as the key lighting fixtures, creating a tunnel effect down the length of the 33m tube like space. His design also featured 16 Robe BMFL Spots, three LEDBeam 150s and 10 LEDWash 600+s, supplied by Pula-based rental company, IDD Production doo. Lighting was ground supported, so the tunnel of…
Lighting Designer, Gerry Dintelman harnessed the power of CHAUVET Professional fixtures to light a Valentine’s Day “love-stream” for effervescent indie rocker, Le’Ponds. “It’s always fun to mix things up a bit,” said Dintelman. “Our last livestream was designed around hard angles and industrial looks. To reflect the mood Le’Ponds was after, we had to do things differently so we could arrive at a more intimate place.” That “place” was a captivating romantic dream come to life, with sharp edges replaced by smooth flowing natural forms that seemed to spring organically out of the stage, and jarring colour conflicts washed away…
London’s National Theatre becomes the latest organisation to adopt Riedel Communications DisTag distance monitoring device. Worn around the neck or carried in a pocket, DisTag immediately alerts the wearer via haptic, visual, and acoustic signals whenever the mandatory minimum distance to other people is about to be breached. The National Theatre has deployed a total of 220 DisTag devices to help creative teams, and technical and production crews maintain a safe distance during rehearsal, fit-up or maintenance. “As we begin to restart our operations, it’s critical to ensure that our performers, creatives, and technical staff can work as safely as…
Nashville-based Blackhawk Audio, a longtime touring sound provider for Christian hip-hop/pop artist, TobyMac, recently carried DiGiCo consoles — SD10s at both FOH and monitors, plus a smaller-format SD9 support desk at FOH — to mix 18 arena shows in 13 cities during February and March 2021. In addition to TobyMac, the 2021 Hits Deep Tour featured a full lineup of special guests, including Tauren Wells, We Are Messengers, Unspoken, Cochren & Co., and Terrian. All of the support acts performed each night in a seamless awards-show format, bouncing between the main stage and a B stage located at FOH, with…
With more mixing engineers, audio studio technicians, and audio professionals transitioning from traditional stereo and surround formats to Dolby Atmos, Avid and Dolby have launched a joint training course agreement to bring the first Pro Tools Dolby Atmos training course and certification to market. Accessed through the Avid Learning Partners program, the self-paced, blended training course covering the integration of the Dolby Atmos Renderer with Pro Tools consists of 40 hours of self-learning, 18 hours of instructor-led training, held over three days, and a professional certification exam. Upon completion of the coursework and passing the exam, candidates will earn the Avid…
Driift – the livestream business behind acclaimed ticketed online shows for artists including Niall Horan, Biffy Clyro, Dermot Kennedy and Laura Marling – has appointed Sasha Duncan as Head of Production. A widely-respected BAFTA-nominated producer, Duncan brings with her more than 20 years’ experience in music TV and production, most notably at the BBC where she managed large production teams at flagship events such as Glastonbury Festival, Reading Festival, the Mercury Prize, BBC Radio 2 In Concerts and the BBC Proms. Sasha has also worked on a vast range of music-related programming, with recent credits including Sing It Loud: Black And Proud…
Launched in March, SensorSpace can be used to remotely monitor the status of any Broadweigh sensor – load or wind speed – and help site managers and rigging managers make decisions or act before, and during a show. Several years in the making, Broadweigh Product Specialist, Elliot Van Laere, sits down with TPi to describe how the cloud-based platform is set to revolutionise the way riggers can access and manage data from Broadweigh’s wireless sensors. When did development of SensorSpace begin? “We have been tracking the IoT world for the past decade. Mantracourt, the company behind Broadweigh, has been developing…
Considered by its creators as the first portable UHF microphone system which doesn’t require external power charging, JBL Professional by Harman has released the Rock ONE Series wireless microphone system to the China market. Designed for users who require an incredibly versatile, remarkable sounding wire-free solution for performances or presentations, this system is the first truly portable UHF microphone system, featuring charging via a USB-type-C cable for both the receiver and microphone — eliminating the need for an external power source. The system combines a sleek, contemporary design and supports the simultaneous use of up to four Rock ONE microphone/receiver…
The upcoming release of a new Active Field Control (AFC) version upgrade by Yamaha includes related acoustic enhancement (AFC Enhance) and image control (AFC Image) system. In 1969, Yamaha launched acoustic consultations with the goal of finding the ideal relationship between performer, audience and space. This led to a deep understanding of acoustic technology, including structural and electronic acoustics. Based on its experience, and in response to growing venue diversification and a need to accommodate a wider array of events, in 1985 Yamaha released its Active Field Control (AFC) immersive audio system. Refined with improved performance and features in succeeding…
Sun Effects is one the industry’s more unique design and production houses, offering out-of-the-box visual designs and full-service concept-to-execution solutions from offices in Helsinki and Tokyo. When the company sought a line of outdoor-rated moving head luminaires that could withstand Finland’s brutal weather conditions but also be an effective tool for creative expression, they turned to Elation’s Proteus line. “There aren’t many companies that take their gear into the types of environments we do,” said company founder and artistic director at Sun Effects, Matti Jykylä. “We’re a good benchmark and only go for top quality gear. We needed a reliable…
