Boasting a whole range of audio solutions, from FM transmitters and receivers all the way up to its unique Nemesis Car-Link audio and concessions in-car solutions, Orbital Sound is no stranger to the technology needed to cater to the recent influx of drive-in shows. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/43 www.orbitalsound.com
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Before the lockdown of live events across the globe, Magdolna Ruzsa Band played two concerts at the Papp László Budapest Sportarena sounded by Martin Audio MLA PA system, supplied by its Hungarian partner, BG Event. Magdolna ‘Magdi’ Rúzsa herself won the title of Megasztár (Megastar), Hungary’s nationwide talent search, back in 2006, and now she was filling the 12,500-capacity venue for two consecutive nights, supported by a classic five-piece rock band line-up. To ensure sound was broadcast evenly to all corners of the venue BG Event used a total of 46 MLA cabinets, and four MLD Downfill enclosures as main PA and side hangs.…
Audio-Technica announces 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 A-T 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…
With competitive sport now returning ‘behind closed doors’ in several countries, a key problem is how to recreate the experience of passionate supporters, both for sporting participants and those cheering them on. To address this, two of Japan’s top professional football clubs recently helped Yamaha to trial its Remote Cheerer powered by SoundUD system at the 50,000-seat Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA. The passion of a noisy crowd is an essential part of many sports, from team games like football, rugby and cricket, to racquet sports and all forms of racing. For the foreseeable future, returning sports will need to be played without…
Providing a drive-in solution across nine sights in Germany, ADI.tv has supported these projects with a number of LED solutions. One such project took place on 30 May at Autokino Recklinghausen. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/42 www.adi.tv
Known for live event, entertainment and scenic production capabilities, PRG is leveraging its know-how to facilitate the growing demand for multimedia shows in lockdown, by putting together livestreaming packages and tailored drive-in solutions for clients. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/41 www.prg.com
Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire, transformed its business operations to create Tupelo Drive-In Experience, playing host to some of the first concerts in the United States under the new social distancing requirements. The music venue’s debut shows in mid-May were powered by a LEOPARD system provided by Meyer Sound rental partner, UltraSound, showcasing one of the early innovations that explores new ways to deliver performances to a safely distanced live audience. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/40 www.meyersound.com
Global staging and event production company, All Access is among the many companies looking to work towards the goal of bringing back live events safely – specifically, with the use of its innovative VersaPlex Drive-In Events capabilities. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/39 www.allaccessinc.com
Injecting some much-needed laughter during these uncertain times, Drive-In Comedy Night in Phoenix, Arizona, presented the stage for Michael Longfellow’s headline show. Lighting the stage where Longfellow and fellow comics, Joe Carden and Mike B Dapper, performed was a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue and WELL Fit fixtures, supplied by Creative BackStage. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/38 www.chauvetprofessional.com
When the Danish government temporarily suspended concerts in early March, Nordic Events went back to the drawing board to reimagine age-old drive-in cinemas as modern-day socially distanced concerts, where attendees could tune into onstage artists from the comfort of their cars, through their FM radios. Perhaps Gary Numan was right, here in our cars we feel safest of all. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/37 www.nordic.dk www.pscenen.dk
Live events returned to the German town of Monaheim with DRIVE.IN Concerts Monaheim. Running throughout May and into June, with a variety of live acts and DJs performing, the concert series features an impressive stage setup that utilises ADJ lighting fixtures heavily. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/36 www.adj.com www.elationlighting.com
It is with a very heavy heart that Sennheiser shares the news that friend and colleague of the company, Alan March, sadly passed away peacefully on Saturday 30 May with his wife Kate by his side after a short but brave battle with cancer. Alan took up his employment with Sennheiser UK in 2008 as a Business Development Specialist. Alan’s 21 years’ experience in the Pro Audio industry in various roles, for HW International and Shure Distribution UK, meant that he arrived at Sennheiser with a wealth of experience and knowledge and was an instant fit within the Sennheiser team.…
Robert Juliat has launched a brand-new range of luminaires – and the latest introduction to its LED lines – Sully. A new family of LED products based around the same exclusive 115W white LED engine, with an output that equals or exceeds that of a traditional 1kW tungsten fixture. Robert Juliat has developed a new LED compartment which will enable customers to upgrade current traditional profile installations to LED by simply swapping the tungsten lamp base on their existing RJ 600SX Series for the new T650SX LED module. The new accessory is also compatible with Robert Juliat’s Aledin Series, Figaro, and…
Over the past two months, Stage Right Lighting of Virginia Beach has hosted a 6 Feet Together livestream concert series that has put some much needed joy and optimism into the live event community. Stage Right’s final livestream concert will be held on 6 June at 8pm EDT and will feature Celtic-inspired rock band The Fighting Jamesons. The 6 Feet Together benefit concerts are streamed live from Stage Right Lighting’s own studio and are decked out using their extensive inventory of lighting gear including Elation Proteus Rayzor 760 moving heads, Seven Batten 72 linear lights, ZW37 II moving heads, Cuepix…
Ayrton has announced A17 Stage Systems as its new, exclusive distributor for Belarus with immediate effect. A17 Stage Systems was established in 2019 with the mission to service its customers’ projects from concept to completion using only the best, most reliable brands in the industry. The company is composed of experienced technicians with many years of expertise in the lighting, sound, rigging, staging, conferencing and video markets. Its customer base includes VVIP and government organisations. “From the very beginning, A17 Stage Systems has hunted out the best brands in all areas of its activity,” said A17’s Engineering Director, Vitaly Kazakevich.…
Lighting Designer, Brenton Slattery of Scene Change Brisbane, chose Astera LED AX1 and Titan Tube wireless battery-powered LED fixtures to create a memorable light sculpture and high-impact messaging for the 2020 Anzac Day commemorations. The sign spelt out ‘LEST WE FORGET’ in bold, bright, positive letters and was highly visible on the waterside lawn at Howard Smith Wharfs in the Queensland state capital. Slattery is based at the Howard Smith Wharfs multi-venue site comprising a series of tastefully regenerated – and now heritage-listed – riverfront buildings on the Brisbane River, overlooked by Story Bridge which was constructed around the same…
A star-studded line of music stars and artists performed during a protest concert in Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv, titled Behind The Scenes: An Assembly of Solidarity to draw attention to the plight of freelancers, backstage technicians and all the zero-hours contract workers in the Israeli event industry whose livelihoods have been decimated as the music and live event industry has been paused in the fight to control COVID-19. This solidarity rally was initiated and produced by Tali Yaacobi Events Production and backed by Inbar and Marius Nacht – an Israeli entrepreneur, social activist, and philanthropist – who made a generous…
Celestion has announced the appointment of Professional Audio as distributor for Ireland and Northern Ireland. Professional Audio Ltd. (PAL,) based in Dublin, was established in 1990 and is a leading distributor of professional audio equipment and musical instruments in the region. “We are excited to having Professional Audio as our partners in Ireland and Northern Ireland,” said Celestion Distribution Sales Manager, Neil McDougall. “Gerry and his team at PAL have many long standing relationships across the region and we look forward to having them represent Celestion.” Professional Audio is Irelands’ Premier Pro Audio & MI distributor, supplying to the Pro…
