Antycip Simulation has announced the change of its company legal name to ST Engineering Antycip, to better reflect the overarching identity of its parent company ST Engineering. To align with the name change, the company will also adopt the Group corporate brand. Both changes take place from 1 July 2020. ST Engineering Antycip is a subsidiary of the Electronics arm of ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group based in Singapore that specialises in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. While ST Engineering Antycip has been part of ST Engineering for over a decade, the incorporation…
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Outline have announced further additions to its well-respected V-Series range of portable loudspeakers. Designed specifically for users who transport and operate their own sound systems, the V-Series now comprises five separate pre-configured rigs, all of which major on speed and simplicity of setup, ease of transport and superb audio quality. From the super-compact V6.5 kit (weighing under 40kg for the complete system, which will fit comfortably in the back of a small car but which has a maximum power output of 3,000w) through to the mighty V15 kit which pumps out 12,000 watts while still an easy one-man lift, there…
In music, “vamping” means the repetition of certain phrases or improvisation over a repeated phrase. With the built-in recorder in the Tascam Model 12, you can now mark up to ten such phrases per song, which can then be played repeatedly during playback. This allows the musician to better practice difficult passages or to extend solos and interactions with the audience during a live performance for as long as he or she wishes. The repetition of individual intervals starts either automatically or manually and can be interrupted by pressing a button or footswitch, after which the piece continues until the…
Rather than let this equipment gather dust with live events on hold, Helm Projects Owner, Justin Casey made the decision to put it to use by creating a combination learning laboratory and livestream studio. “We have lots of cameras, switchers, and audio gear, along with lighting that’s normally out on shows available to us,” said Casey. “After their break my team was ready to get back to work, but this time instead of doing shows, we had learning in mind.” He continued: “All us saw this as an opportunity to step up and learn every piece of gear we owned and how…
Follow-Me has named Collaborative Creations as its UK partner for business development. Follow-Me’s software solution offers manual remote follow spot control with the ability to extend the system to automatic performer tracking, providing the unique ability to combine manual and remote tracking from one platform. Tom Wilkes, Director of Collaborative Creations, will be the UK point of contact for lighting designers or production companies interested in demo-ing Follow-Me’s innovative technology. “We’re very excited to be partnering with Follow-Me as the company looks to grow its presence in the UK entertainment technology market,” Wilkes commented. “Their products have some unique capabilities in…
To help graduating students transition into their professional careers, global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks is offering recent graduates 40 percent off perpetual licenses as part of its student2PRO program. This deal is applicable to any Vectorworks product. “Starting a career after graduation is a momentous milestone for any graduate, and the student2PRO program is the perfect initiative in helping graduates take that first step toward career success without having a huge financial burden setting them back,” said Alice Lowy Marketing Programs Director. “This option is to help ensure up-and-coming professionals have the necessary 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and…
Anna Valley has built their first off-site online event studio at indigo at The O2, transforming the iconic music venue into a live-streaming studio. After being closed for over three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular South East London venue can now host online events for corporate and agency clients using the solution from Anna Valley. Anna Valley launched the online event studio in June 2020 via a live stream demonstration of their in-house studio setup in West London. Online event studio clients were offered the option of hosting events from the audio-visual company’s 42 000 square foot…
disguise takes on the new ‘normal’ with the launch of r17.3, its latest software release that delivers an improved workflow for enhanced efficiency and successful completion of projects post-lockdown. The new features include Indirections, Multi-layer Editing, Object Assignment Hotkeys, Crossfaded Loop Section Mode as well as a number of improvements and bug fixes to further streamline the user experience. Headlining the release is the introduction of ‘Indirections’, which gives all new flexibility to change keyframe objects. Users can now quickly and easily change keyframe objects such as mappings, video clips, textures and configurations remotely via third-party protocols such as OSC,…
United We Stream Brighton (UWSB) launched on 18 June with a programme of live performances to raise funds for Brighton’s night time economy, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion-One is partnering with the initiative, supplying its new, ultracompact F5 / SB8 sound system for in the room playback. United We Stream was founded in Berlin to support clubs, artists and event organisers drastically affected by lockdown, through livestreaming from an empty venue direct into people’s homes. The idea of the ‘living room rave’ has captured imaginations around the globe, spreading to 65 cities across…
DPA Soundco, a customer of official CODA Audio distributor for Denmark KDMC, took CODA to new heights for a 24-hour live stream concert dubbed Covidhagen, which took place on the flat roof of the city’s iconic Opera House. Audio Engineer Ally Kerslake assumed the role of project manager for the ambitious event. Dealing with more than fifty acts, some with multiple personnel, would be a tall order on any stage – to present them seamlessly for twenty four hours on a roof accessed via a small elevator and an even smaller stairway was something of a challenge. He commented: “This…
To encourage diversity in the design community for live events, Questex’s Live Design International (LDI), in partnership with TSDCA and USITT, announces the second round of winners for the Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarships for undergraduate students. Founded in 2019, and funded by LDI and Live Design, the goal of these unique Diversity In Design scholarships is to support underrepresented and unique voices in the field of entertainment design. The scholarships are named for Pat MacKay, formerly publisher of Theatre Crafts and Lighting Dimensions magazines and founder of the LDI Trade Show and Conference. MacKay is a USITT Fellow and has served as a mentor for multiple generations of industry…
Lucas Enguerrand and his brother Quentin, who both work at French lighting and visual production and rental company FL Group, based in Morangis, wanted to keep morale high and their passion for music and lighting alive in a meaningful way during the COVID-19 lockdown. With the full permission and support of FL Group owner Francois Lamberdière, they activated a plan to utilise the company warehouse and other available resources like equipment and with a little help from their friends, have started producing spectacular ‘full production’ live streams working with a number of contemporary French artists. When the French live event…
As the pandemic-related shutdown has devastated the live events industry and shuttered venues and festivals across the globe, many audio professionals are finding new ways to bring live music to a sequestered audience. It is this challenging new environment in which Hellooo Productions was conceived. Founded by live production director Erik Rogers and producer/videographer Paris Visone, Hellooo Productions is creating a new model for live performances. Hellooo TV is bringing professionally produced live concerts to viewers on the Web, replete with high-quality video and high-resolution immersive audio. A weekly concert series featuring artists from a wide range of genres and…
Shure continues to focus on improving its customers’ experience and is now introducing the new Shure Tech Portal, an interactive technical resource library developed for systems integrators, dealers, audio engineers, service providers, consultants, and other professional and technically-minded users. The Portal provides fast and direct access to complete product and technical information, document downloads, and resources to support the specification, design, deployment and operation of Shure products across all markets and applications. The Shure Tech Portal is an intuitive, fully searchable online platform that offers professional users streamlined access to comprehensive Shure product information. With a complete document library for…
Ayrton has introduced Athens-based Megaevent as its new, exclusive distributor for Greece. Founded in 2001, Megaevent has provided exclusive distribution and support of top-quality products in lighting, sound and AV equipment across all sectors of the entertainment market for nearly 20 years. “We always look forward to new technologies and our target is to provide these together with the best after-sales support to all our customers,” said Megaevent CEO, Sotiris Kolios. “Through our many years of experience we have selected the best partners to work with, centred on respect for companies with great R&D and continuous evolution. Ayrton has proven…
Audio-Technica has released the Version 1.1.1 update of its Wireless Manager software, available for immediate download. Wireless Manager is a Mac OS/Windows application for remote configuration, control, monitoring, spectrum management and frequency coordination of compatible Audio-Technica wireless devices. For those customers who have Wireless Manager previously installed the software will be automatically updated. Updated features in Version 1.1.1 include improved usability, layout and control, enhanced scrolling capability, improved visibility of all frequency coordinated devices, updated and expanded channel list reports, upgraded user tools and minor bug fixes. The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1, 10; macOS High Sierra (Version…
ChainMaster planned on presenting the new D8plus chain hoists with load capacities250-2000 kg at this year’s Prolight & Sound. Since the world’s largest trade fair for event technology was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the company decided to launch an online marketing campaign via newsletter and on the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. The market response to the new products was extremely positive and pre-orders were immediately placed for the chain hoists available starting in the third quarter of 2020. The ChainMaster Ultra series consists of D8plus chain hoists in direct control, which comply with the SQ P2…
50,000 Music fans from across the globe have so accessed a first of its kind, intimate gig with musician Yungblud, after the singer released a Hologram version of himself via Instagram yesterday. Working with music social publisher UNILAD Sound, Yungblud has created an exclusive opportunity for fans to invite the musician into their homes by augmenting a Hologram of the artist. Singing his new single Weird, fans have the opportunity to experience a first of its kind performance through the cameras on their mobile phones. So far, 50,000 fans have experienced the gig in less than 15 hours. The gig…
