AED Group has launched an innovative ‘Mid-Air Disinfection System’ (MADS) for the UK market under its Luxibel brand. Developed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it is made up of UVC ventilation cylinders that disinfect the air using UVC light technology. It has been specifically designed to cater for larger spaces with an audience where air circulation needs to be taken into account. Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED Group, used his knowledge of aerodynamics gained during his training as a helicopter pilot to drive the design forward. He comments: “This system sucks air breathed out by people into our aerodynamically-patented system.…
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Developed specifically for for the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer, Waves Audio FIT controller helps you combine the best of both worlds: the sound quality and digital workflow, plugin integration, portability and space-saving small footprint of the eMotion LV1 mixer — together with a tactile controller. Waves FIT has been co-engineered by Waves Audio and expert MIDI control manufacturer MIDIPLUS to offer live sound engineers quick and efficient operation and intuitive tactile control of the world’s best live software mixer, with all the advantages of a high-quality robust controller, including tactile response of faders, knobs and buttons for console operations. FIT…
With active onboard digital amplification delivering 1000w RMS down to 30Hz and with a maximum SPL of 131 dB BishopSound’s new 18mm birch plywood clad subwoofer offers more than enough sound for live gigs, pubs and clubs or a large home cinema and at a very affordable price. In common with all BishopSound’s active subwoofers, the Delta Dual twin 12″ features a host of professional features including a genuine Neutrik Powercon IN/OUT power feed. All too often mains IEC power leads are kicked out or fall out in the middle of a gig. Locking mains cables for ground-level BishopSound active…
AVIXA hosted its first-ever complete virtual InfoComm show – InfoComm 2020 Connected – 16-18 June, bringing together AV professionals from around the globe to learn about the latest products from top manufacturers, tune into keynotes and presentations on trends in technology and markets, and forge new relationships. “When we made the decision to cancel the InfoComm 2020 show in Las Vegas, the AVIXA team was determined to gather the industry together for an immersive experience of learning, engagement, and networking in a virtual online event.” said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA. “The enthusiasm and…
On 22 June 2020, over 9,000 buildings, monuments, cultural sites and spaces were illuminated red by over 8,300 participating companies – primarily in Germany – for #NightofLight2020, in what was arguably the largest ever collective lighting ‘direct action’ campaign to date. #NightofLight2020 was initiated and carefully planned by a team of lighting and AV professionals led by Tom Koperek from Essen-based event marketing agency LK AG to raise awareness of the critical economic plight of the live event industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Robe lighting enthusiastically supported via German subsidiary Robe DE which also assisted in supplying…
The new ADJ Vizi Beam 12RX represents a major step forward in both brightness and features for a compact beam fixture. Joining ADJ’s extremely popular Vizi Series of professional moving head luminaires as its new flagship beam model, this powerful lighting instrument is designed to generate piercing mid-air effects for concert stages, dance events and large-scale nightclubs. Beam fixtures based on the immensely popular Philips® Platinum 5R lamp, such as ADJ’s Vizi Beam 5RX, have been staples of most concert, festival and superclub lighting rigs for the past decade. Now, the ADJ Vizi Beam 12RX ups the ante with a…
After months of lockdown, economic uncertainty and general anxiety, Main Light industries’s John DiEleuterio proposed the lighting of several landmark buildings in Wilmington and state capital Dover to bring positive energy and fun into the environment that could be enjoyed by all citizens. He took his idea to Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and his team who fully embraced the initiative. The event entailed the illumination of six prominent buildings, three of which – The Old State House and the Governor’s official residence Woodburn Mansion, both in Dover and the distinctive spire of St. Anthony’s of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington –…
Industrial Sessions, a new live streaming and recording studio in Queenstown, New Zealand, has equipped its space with Claypaky HY B-EYE K15 and Mythos 2 fixtures. The studio marks a collaboration among TomTom Productions for lighting, video and set design, Soundpeople for audio and multi-track recording, and Shotover Media for camera and direction. It is in the TomTom Productions warehouse. “Our purpose is to bring high-quality live streaming to Queenstown and the world by giving local and national musicians a space to perform and connect with their audience in a time when they can’t perform as usual,” says Hamish Edh, Managing…
As restaurants in Amsterdam recently began to re-open their outdoor spaces, and in an effort to enrich the customer dining experience, AVL Rent teamed up with food wholesaler Bid Food and popular Dutch rapper Lange Frans, to stage a day of performances at six popular eateries. Lange Frans’s whistle-stop tour involved arriving at each venue by car, performing two or three songs, taking a bow and moving on to the next assignment. AVL Rent Owner, Wouter Ruijiter explained: “Yes times are very tough right now, but from the start of lockdown we kept our minds open to every possibility, thinking…
Von Welt spent 18 months writing in the studio before stepping out in public and it is this formative period, during which they explored every technological and musical avenue open to them, that underpins their development. The band’s trusted engineer Moritz built a DiGiGrid/SoundGrid Waves system that meets all their needs. When the Coronavirus pandemic halted any chance of playing the club and festival gigs that Von Welt had in the diary, the band didn’t spend much time scratching their heads wondering what to do. Having successfully completed a series of ‘silent’ street shows in German cities before lockdown -…
ETC and High End Systems participated in the ‘Night of Light’ initiative this week, a scheme created to highlight the dramatic impact of the global pandemic on the live event industry. Across Germany, over 9,000 buildings and landmarks were lit in red to mark a call for help to save the event industry. ETC lit the historic mining tower in Hausham – close to the ETC GmbH office in Holzkirchen – as part of the ‘Night of Light’s’ nationwide display. The 40-metre-high monument was lit by ETC’s Source Four LED Series 2 Daylight HD, Source Four PAR, Source Four XT…
This past Memorial Day weekend, rental company Main Light Industries sponsored Illuminate Delaware, a four-day event in which landmarks in Wilmington and around the state were illuminated as a tribute to essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as fallen U.S. military personnel. Based in Wilmington, Main Light Industries is one of the largest rental companies in the United States yet the company also plays a valued role in their local community. Main Light employee and lifelong Wilmington resident John DiEleuterio coordinated the effort with assistance from Electro Sound Systems, BEW Productions, Wake Media, and…
ChamSys has added a whole new dimension (quite literally!) to building lighting designs on its award-winning MagicQ series of consoles and software. The company’s just-introduced XYZ positioning feature makes it simple for designers and programmers to achieve the looks they envision in 3D space, without getting slowed down adjusting fixture pan and tilt parameters. Building on the company’s existing Focus Point and Focus Line, the new feature allows MagicQ users to store XYZ palettes referencing static positions, dynamic trackers, and Visualisation objects. MagicQ supports direct import of patch and XYZ information from popular 3D Visualisation packages, such as WYSIWYG, Capture,…
ETC ColorSource Spot jr is the newest addition to the ColorSource family of affordable ETC fixtures. At only 5.5 kg, ColorSource Spot jr is nearly half the weight of a full-sized ColorSource Spot fixture. And it’s not only half the size, it’s also about half the price. Like the other ColorSource fixtures, Spot jr offers stunning colours and precise dimming at an irresistible price. Spot jr is available in two array options – original for subtle pastels and beautiful white light to enhance skin tones, and Deep Blue for more saturated, dramatic colours. Like all ColorSource fixtures, Spot jr includes…
NEP Group in partnership with Skyway Studios, has installed the first general-production LED “smart stage” in Nashville to support the local entertainment market as well as national broadcasts and live events. Using the latest in Ultra High-resolution LED, the NEP-Skyway Smart Stage transforms the typical flat-wall stage into a true 3D environment, allowing for unlimited creative possibilities and a more natural exchange between the talent and the virtual space. Presenters and performers can walk on stage and immediately feel comfortable in the space, reducing or even eliminating the need for additional rehearsal time. Designed to accommodate a full national touring…
The latest addition to ADJ’s popular Hydro Series of weatherproof moving head luminaires, the Hydro Wash X19, is a powerful and versatile wash fixture designed for touring, rental and event production applications. Combining impressive brightness with an expansive feature set, this rugged workhorse is ready to shine in even the most challenging of conditions. 19 Osram 40W RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs fill the face of the Hydro Wash X19, making for an impressive total of 760W. The LEDs offer smooth colour mixing, allowing for the creation of a wide variety of different hues, and are arranged in three concentric circles. Each…
TSL Products has announced the appointment of Tom Dickinson as president of the company’s US-based operations. With 39 years of experience holding leadership positions in sales, operations and engineering at Bexel, one of TSL’s main partners, Dickinson has extensive knowledge in the field of broadcast systems integration. In addition to managing and developing TSL’s U.S.-based development, sales and support, Dickinson will act as a senior member of the company’s management team, working across Northridge, CA and Marlow, UK. In this role, Dickinson will play an important part in the definition and delivery of the strategy of TSL Products. “I have…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has begun introducing the JBL Professional BRX300 Series of modular line array systems for small to mid-size applications in the APAC, China and India markets, only. The series, which includes the BRX308-LA Line Array Element, BRX325SP Powered Subwoofer with DSP, BRX308-ACC Transport Kit, BRX308-AF Array Frame and BRX308-PM Pole Mount and Adapter Kit, provides versatile sound reinforcement solutions for bands, DJs, A/V rental firms, houses of worship and anyone who requires pro-grade fidelity, class-leading output and seamless front-to-back coverage in a simple, scalable sound system. “Every day, the world’s leading concert venues and touring productions rely on…
