A team of engineers from tube uk worked through freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow to deliver sound systems for the two key areas of Bradford’s UK City of Culture Opening Event, staged in City Park. The show, “RISE”, was created by award-winning director Kirsty Housley and Bradford-born magician Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo), with a cast of around 200 including poets, rappers, aerialists, dancers, an orchestra, community choirs and more. Attended by 20,000 spectators over two fully sold-out nights, it kicked off Bradford’s year as the UK’s Capital of Culture. tube uk’s work was system designed, and project…
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Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 sees three Yamaha Group companies aiming to bring immersive audio experiences to everyone. With an expanded range of equipment, Sound xR is a realistic vision of making immersive sound scalable to all situations – from the biggest live venue to personal headphones – interconnecting the real and virtual worlds. The Sound xR concept is based on Yamaha, NEXO and Steinberg technologies, which are all at the cutting edge of today’s immersive market. Being launched at ISE 2025 is AFC Image for the Yamaha DME7 processor. In combination with Yamaha’s comprehensive range of loudspeakers, it provides…
In the world of professional lighting, where precision, reliability, and creativity converge, the Claypaky Arolla Aqua LT is taking centre stage. This cutting-edge LED moving head combines extraordinary brightness, pinpoint precision, and advanced control in a robust, weather-resistant IP66 design. Equipped with a custom 900W white LED light source, Arolla Aqua LT delivers over 40,000 lumens. This consistent and unwavering output rivals high-power-range lights and the size can compete with medium-power fixtures, offering unmatched versatility for diverse lighting needs. The Arolla Aqua LT’s centre-weighted peaked beam is optimised for a more consistent illumination and quality of light. Its 4° to 52° zoom range empowers…
It’s no secret that many of Broadway’s and West End’s largest theatrical houses steadfastly choose to rely on DiGiCo’s Quantum7T mixing console show-after-show for its applauded theatre-centric feature set, massive I/O capabilities, and exceptional audio performance. Now, much more modestly-sized performing arts venues and regional touring productions also have reason to celebrate as the manufacturer announces the ISE 2025 launch of a “T” software version of its most compact Quantum Range desk, the Quantum225T. Boasting powerful, refined hardware and Quantum processing, the Quantum225T’s functionality and worksurface are instantly reconfigured to provide the specialist theatre programming tools that deliver the versatility…
Following an award-winning debut at LDI in Las Vegas this past December, Elation’s new PARAGON LED profile moving heads are now shipping worldwide. Designed in collaboration with top lighting professionals and built to meet the evolving demands of today’s productions, PARAGON represents the next generation of intelligent entertainment lighting — delivering unmatched versatility, precision, and power in a compact, lightweight form. PARAGON was recognised with LDI’s Best Debuting Product Award, a prestigious honour reserved for breakthrough innovations that redefine the industry. More than just a new fixture, PARAGON is the result of years of development and feedback from designers demanding…
DPA Microphones is moving into the wireless market with the release of its new N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System at ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600). A fully digital, true diversity wideband solution, N-Series delivers DPA’s well-known sound quality in a robust and easy-to-operate format that is well-suited to a wide array of live, house of worship and corporate events as well as installed systems applications. In addition to the dedicated wideband capabilities available with each N-Series device, the extreme flexibility of the solution makes it an invaluable investment for live event rental companies. Along with the wireless receiver and bodypack transmitters,…
HH Audio has announced the launch of a significant number of new products, as well as updates to some of its existing ranges. The new products reflect the company’s drive to grow its business within the audio sector, with a focus on professional, commercial, and portable solutions which address the widest possible range of requirements. Visitors to ISE Barcelona can catch first sight of these exciting new developments at Booth 7L150, Hall 7, where the HH Audio team will be on hand to discuss the comprehensive range of applications they address. For commercial audio settings the elegant new Aptur…
XTA Electronics has made a strong start to 2025 with the launch of the XTA DP648 Audio Management System, which went on show for the first time at NAMM and makes its European debut at ISE. Building on more than thirty years of design in system processing and loudspeaker management processors, the DP648 is crafted to be the perfect partner for the iconic MX36 console switcher. The DP648 retains the popular four-input, eight-output format and features an optional Dante card, allowing for a combination of AES3, analogue, and Dante/AES67 to be used. Comprehensive system processing is provided by dedicated input…
Optocore continue to break new barriers in its technological evolution, and full evidence of this can be seen at ISE 2025 between 4 to 7 February on stand 7M800. In particular this applies to the new 12G-SDI standard. With the increasing demand for higher bandwidth, in both the broadcast and live event spaces, 12G-SDI is the logical option to support higher speed UHD formats (4K, 8K etc), with higher bitrates and a greater number of colours. Explaining the move, Optocore Technical Support Engineer, Marci Sós, stated: “The advantages are obvious. As market leaders in fibre distribution, our pledge is always…
ADJ Lighting has introduced the EVS3 FLEX45 LED Video Panel – a cutting-edge display solution engineered for adaptability, vibrant image quality, and seamless integration into dynamic visual applications. With the ability to flex up to a 45° concave or convex shape, the EVS3 FLEX45 offers new creative three-dimensional possibilities for lighting designers and event producers to project high-res video for stage productions, exhibitions, and immersive environments. Equipped with a 3.91mm pixel pitch using Kinglight Copper 3-in-1 SMD 2121 LEDs, the EVS3 FLEX45 ensures remarkable clarity and brightness, with a pixel density of 65,536 per square meter. Each panel features a 128×128…
L-Acoustics shared its participation in Treble Technologies’ Series A funding round, alongside a strategic partnership between the two companies. This strategic partnership unites the brands in a shared mission to transform how audio professionals design and optimise sound experiences. By combining L-Acoustics’ renowned sound system expertise with Treble’s breakthrough acoustic modelling technology, the brands are creating a more powerful and efficient workflow for their partners, from venue acoustics to system design. Treble’s wave-based simulation technology brings unique capabilities to the partnership, addressing complex acoustic phenomena including diffraction, phase effects, and wave interference – particularly in the low-frequency domain. Their hybrid…
DirectOut has revealed its latest range of compact IO modules – a series of Dual Network Audio Modules for PRODIGY and MAVEN. These new additions to the modules range enhance the flexibility and interoperability of the host device, offering expanded audio network and sample rate conversion options, fitting into the audio network slot (Slot A) of all PRODIGY and MAVEN devices. The new modules feature bi-directional sample rate conversion (HD SRC) as a standard, allowing them to link to different audio networks independently of different clock masters. Devices equipped with a single A slot, such as MAVEN.A or PRODIGY.MC, particularly…
Clear-Com has launched the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, the latest addition to its acclaimed FreeSpeak family of wireless intercom systems. The FreeSpeak Icon beltpack combines the powerful RF capabilities of the 1.9 GHz (DECT) frequency with an array of user-focused innovations, including nine configurable buttons, four individual channel volume controls, and support for the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology. These features allow users to manage extensive communication channels while ensuring comfort and ease of use, even during long production hours. “We designed the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack to provide a versatile, high-performance solution for power users” said Dave Mackinnon, VP of Product Management. “Helping them maintain clear…
Funktion-One has revealed the full release of Projection v1.0 system design software, featuring an advanced wave-based low frequency model. Projection delivers fast, direct sound prediction and rigging calculations, enabling users to design and optimise Funktion-One systems with unparalleled accuracy. Projection allows users to quickly build complex venues in 2D, streamlining the design process with an intuitive interface. Users can seamlessly add arrays, individual loudspeakers and microphones, optimising both mechanical and electronic array settings. The software’s advanced 3D view enables SPL calculations, providing a comprehensive visualisation of the design and allowing for precise adjustments. Projection features two powerful 3D SPL calculation…
DPA Microphones has unveiled MicroLock, its new compact microphone connector, which builds on the strengths of the renowned MicroDot connector currently deployed with the brand’s microphones. A solution for audio professionals seeking versatility and convenience in their equipment, MicroLock has a newly developed locking mechanism and compact design compatible with a variety of wireless systems. A dependable microphone connector with limitless flexibility, reassuring reliability and robust durability, MicroLock will be showcased at The 2025 NAMM Show (Booth 18206) and ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600). “Innovation and advancements in materials and miniaturisation, coupled with valuable market feedback, have enabled us to develop…
DPA Microphones announces its new CORE+ technology, a patent-pending innovation that sets a new standard for distortion-free microphone sound. DPA’s CORE+ eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone to redefine what’s possible in sound capture. The company will unveil the technology at The 2025 NAMM Show (Booth 18206) and will showcase it in Europe for the first time during ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600). “CORE+ is a revolutionary leap ahead in microphone design, blurring the lines of what is acoustically possible,” said Helga Volha Somava, Product Management Director, DPA Microphones. “With an advanced approach…
The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has launched an annual research survey, which aims to better understand the challenges faced by women in the events industry. Established in 2013, NOWIE has recently transitioned to a Community Interest Company, and is striving to create better opportunities for women in the events sector, at all stages of their careers, through networking, community initiatives, and creating better opportunities for women (by women). This latest initiative will explore critical issues such as gender discrimination, sexual harassment and family planning, to drive meaningful change in the sector. The anonymous survey has been supported by…
GLP has announced the appointment of Mark Ravenhill to the board of directors of the GLP Group. Ravenhill will form part of the executive leadership of the company, adding focus to its relationships within the global design community while addressing their future product requirements. Based in the US city of Nashville, Ravenhill will also lead the sales and marketing of the GLP US subsidiary. GLP Managing Director, Udo Kunzler, commented: “I am excited to have Mark join our executive leadership. We know him well, of course, and he brings a great level of knowledge and experience with him.” Ravenhill added:…
