Powersoft has announced that its full line of cutting-edge amplifiers will be available for specification within the popular D-Tools software for systems integrators. D-Tools’ System Integrator software and D-Tools Cloud platform make it easier than ever for integrators to specify Powersoft amplification, thanks to a purpose-built workflow that serves integrators small and large. In celebration of this announcement, Powersoft dealers will be eligible for an exclusive free 45-day trial of D-Tools Cloud. “It is our pleasure to bring the full breadth of Powersoft amplification to the D-Tools platform,” said Francesco Fanicchi, Brand Communication and Trade Marketing Manager, Powersoft. “Our diverse…
Author: Jacob Waite
Social Distancing was the concept was key to everyone behind Keith Urban’s historic Drive-In concert on 14 May not just for the Vanderbilt University Hospital medical heroes, in whose honour the event was held, but also for the team that managed to create an immersive stage setting for the one-hour show on short notice. “The paramount thing about this gig for Keith and everyone else was being socially distant and as safe as possible,” said Brent Maxon, Urban’s Lighting Director. “Our goal was to involve the fewest people possible in setup, while still putting together a quality show for this…
Solid State Logic announced that it is providing a range of educational offerings centred on its SSL Live range of consoles for applications in touring, installation, houses of worship, theatre and more. SSL Live training — which is being offered as on-line certified courses and well as off-line modules and learning aids — provides a comprehensive overview of SSL’s advanced live production tools for engineers and operators who are looking at SSL Live as well as experienced professionals looking to enhance their workflow. For the ultimate immersive learning experience, SSL offers its Live Certified training — a six hour intensive on-line video course…
Over the past 10 weeks #LIVEFORLOVE, a campaign founded to raise money for UK food banks during lockdown, has streamed daily across various online platforms. What initially began as a fundraiser set up by friends has developed into an initiative supported by some of the biggest names in the UK music industry. The campaign has already raised over £37,500 with all donations going directly to The Trussell Trust. So far, over 300 artists have supported the cause including Artwork, Gideon, Eclair Fifi, Lady Waks, Crazy P, PBR Streetgang and Medlar. In addition to DJs, #LIVEFOR LOVE has worked with a…
With immersive audio fast becoming the “gold standard” for modern live sound reinforcement, L-Acoustics is pleased to announce that its L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology will soon be natively controllable via Yamaha Professional Audio’s entire lineup of RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems, including the newly launched PM5 and PM3, thanks to a DeskLink co-developed by the two manufacturers. As an exciting feature of RIVAGE PM firmware version 4.0, which will be released simultaneously with the PM5 (CS-R5) and PM3 (CS-R3) hardware in the coming months, DeskLink enables Yamaha’s newest consoles to be fully capable of controlling L-ISA mixes, just like their larger siblings, the…
With his High Peaks Event Production business halted, Roger Sharp has built a lockdown-safe recording studio and stage in his warehouse, and launched a weekly Sunday night livestream, NY Rock N Roots Festival to highlight local talent. “Since we can no longer do mass gatherings, we’re focusing on another way of reaching people,” said Sharp. “This isn’t a money-making deal, it’s a way to keep ourselves and bands busy, while providing our community with an entertainment option, all while following strict safety standards.” Looking to give viewers something as close as possible to an engaging festival experience, Sharp and his wife…
Absen has won the coveted Red Dot Product Design award for its latest rental staging LED solution, the Venus (VN) series. The Red Dot Design Award has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design. Established in 1955, the Product Design award is presented to the best products created each year, as decided by a jury of 40 international experts on product innovation. Winners of the award are judged on a range of elements, such as innovation, functionality, quality, and ecological compatibility. Commenting on the winning VN Series, the Red Dot Award’s jury…
DRIVE.IN Concerts Monheim is a pioneering series of events in which the crowd park their cars in front of the stage just like at a drive-in movie. Running throughout May and into June, with a variety of live acts and DJs performing, the concert series features an impressive stage setup that relies on Elation Professional and ADJ lighting fixtures. DRIVE.IN Concerts Monheim kicked off in early May with a live performance by Cologne-based rock band Kasalla as part of their ‘Et Jitt Car-Salla’ tour of drive-in concerts. Since then, most weekends have seen two or three concerts taking place at…
How did you start working with each other? “We knew each other growing up, but each went our seperate ways. Years later, we bumped into each other on the dance floor at a Coldcut gig at Cargo in London. We discovered that we had both founded our own club nights. After realising that we shared a love of visuals and were both on the same trajectory, we hosted a club night, did back2back visuals for the whole night, and have worked together ever since. In those early days, we delivered visuals for underground techno parties and jungle raves for at…
Morgan Evans is a freelance Programmer and Designer, currently studying Creative Lighting Control at Rose Bruford College, London. Developing his skills in lighting and video through academic studies and professional hands-on work, Morgan sat down with TPi – remotely – to discuss the challenges he’s faced breaking into an extremely competitive industry, and what skills he has picked up along the way. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/49 www.morgantevans.com
Before the temporary closure of live events spaces across the globe, Todmorden-based Tomas ‘Tom’ Soltau was working on a range of high-profile touring productions, primarily as a Lighting Technician – 12 miles down the road in Bury – Rick Carr was working a similar gig in the UK and the Middle East. However, once events were cancelled, the now-out-of-work duo found themselves lending their talents to stacking shelves and delivering essential goods for supermarket giants, Morrisons and Tesco. Speaking to TPi the evening after a midnight shift at Tesco in Haslingden, Carr said: “I was doing a lot of work…
Small AV business owner, Brad Hurle of Diverse Audio Visual Events (DAVE) in Pakenham, Australia, has spent his self-isolation documenting the rise of roadies in the kitchen. From Ed Sheeran’s LD mastering the art of homemade pasta, to Peking Duk’s Sound Engineer serving dim sum, and Azealia Banks’ Creative Video Director crafting homemade gazpacho – roadies everywhere are trading AV racks for spice racks. The photos, which Hurle shares on the Instagram account @roadies_who_cook, have accumulated over 500 followers at the time of writing and feature dishes shared by the touring community, as well as culinary challenges and in-depth features.…
GoboPlus.com continues to operate in these difficult times with reduced staff numbers, but remains determined to support to its customers with a continued service of both custom and stock gobos. In recent weeks, the company has seen a huge increase in gobos celebrating the NHS. Goboplus.com responded by designing a range of NHS gobos for its website and has seen this move mushroom into an online campaign which is steadily growing week by week. “We have received orders from across the UK from many customers who have been expressing their support on Thursday nights as they #clapforcarers in celebration of the commitment…
DiGiCo latest software update, V2.6, for its S Series consoles delivers a number of significant new features. These include control of the A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage for networked audio in installations via the Dante 64@96 DMI, and support for the acclaimed DMI-KLANG, both of which were launched at this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam. A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage A164D Wall LCD, a 16 input 4 output I/O Expander, and A168D Stage, a portable 16 input 8 output I/O Expander,delivering all the connectivity of the original A164 Wall LCD and A168 Stage, but with the additional advantage of Dante connectivity. This not…
New York City may be over a thousand miles away, but local company, JEM Productions, created the look and feel of Manhattan jazz club at its warehouse- turned-studio, as it hosted a livestream fundraising show by the Sara Rifleman Trio. The performance by the Wisconsin-based musicians was the latest in a series of livestreamed shows emanating from the lighting and audio company’s makeshift studio. It was the smoothest production to date, according to Joe Ellis, president of JEM Productions. “We’ve been doing these for weeks now, ever since the COVID-19 shutdown started,” said Ellis. “I think we’re getting familiar with…
The Adam Hall Group has brought Jason Echols and Kati Eismann aboard to fill two new management positions. Since 1 May 2020, Jason Echols has overseen Cameo brand international sales as Business Development Manager, Lighting Technology. Kati Eismann has been in charge of the event technology company’s global strategic and operational marketing since 1 June 2020. As Business Development Manager, Lighting Technology, the 53-year-old Jason Echols is supporting the Business Development team directed by COO Markus Jahnel . In his new role, the experienced sales professional will drive the international expansion of the Cameo sales network and further expand the…
Founded in 2016 by specialists with more than ten years of experience in the culture, social and entertainment industry, SCENA is recognised for its involvement in the development of European projects, brands as well as stage complexes in the EU. As they make the process of procuring equipment’s fast, easy and profitable, therefore, giving customers more time and flexibility to focus on other delegations. “When searching for a partner, Prolyte asks a couple of important questions: Can they be our friends? Can they be a part of our family? Do they share the same values of loyalty, honestly, competence and…
Audiologic has reappointed Diogo Scutti as Application Support Engineer. This is an integral role within one of the highest calibre technical support teams in the industry – bringing its clients a wealth of experience in end-to-end technical advice starting from conceptual design and planning right through to trouble-free execution and beyond. Audiologic continues to be optimistic for the future and is keen to prepare ahead for what it sees as a gradual return to a strong and healthy industry in the UK. Professional audio-visual installations and products have become a necessity and an integral part of any business’ operation, and…
