Robe launches its brand new T1 Profile luminaire at the LDI 2018 expo in Las Vegas – on booths 2503 and 2603 – revealed for the first as the show opens at 10.00 a.m. In addition to this, part 2 of Robe’s Lost World Trilogy is set to WOW the crowds – another stunning immersive theatrical stand design, complete with a unique, energising new live performance developed especially for this once-only occasion at LDI 2018. The light show will also feature Robe’s latest technologies, SuperSpikie and iParFect – the first in a range of IP rated luminaires – together with…
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At the LDI Show 2018, Clear-Com will showcase new hardware and software functionality for FreeSpeak II, a digital wireless intercom for live performance, theatre and broadcast users. Also, on display will be E-IPA, the new high-density audio-and-intercom-over-IP connection card for the Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom family. A significant firmware update to FreeSpeak II provides new functionality, including a cleaner User Interface and text messaging, together with InSite to provide improved diagnostics and telemetry screens, and audio enhancements systems when used in complex radio environments, such as tracking beltpack roaming between cellular transceivers and quality of service over time. The new 1.5 firmware is available as an…
NX 2, NX Wing and NX DMX ready for demo at LDI Booth 1135. Obsidian training to be held 19-20 October 2018 at Las Vegas Convention Center. Obsidian Control Systems will be showcasing at the LDI Show in Las Vegas October 19-21 the first three lighting control products under the ONYX lighting control platform. Designers, programmers and operators are invited to Obsidian Control Systems Booth 1135 for a first look and hands-on demo of the extremely powerful NX 2, the portable NX Wing and the convenient NX DMX. NX 2: The powerful NX 2 is the ultimate compact yet fully-integrated lighting…
Ben Virgo has joined Chauvet as European Senior Product Specialist for the company’s Chauvet Professional lighting products. A 10-year veteran of the lighting industry, Virgo brings an extensive technological background to his new position, having previously served as Head of Technology at Factory Settings Ltd., where he was tasked with integrating technology into large-scale production projects. Prior to assuming that position, he was the European Technical Manager at ENTTEC lighting controls. “We’re excited to welcome Ben to our team,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “The growth of our company has been fueled by the high quality of our products…
Just Rigging and Inspections Ltd worked with developers from CoreRFID to tailor its popular off the shelf CheckedOK software for faster digital production of documentation required for health and safety and insurance. The bespoke version will enable Just Rigging’s engineers to quickly build, update and instantly analyse asset registers for kit such as hoists, truss, shackles and rigging accessories used in entertainment venues. First launched in 2010, CheckedOK offers core capabilities such as collecting data using handheld computers, tablets or mobiles which can be downloaded almost instantly from remote locations back to clients’ headquarters. Just Rigging now plans to roll…
ArKaos will be at the LDI expo in Las Vegas next week on the booth of US distributor Elation Professional (#931) showing its latest range of products including MediaMaster, ArKaos video servers, GrandVJ and LEDMaster. In a dedicated demonstration room also at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the ArKaos team will be presenting 2 free training workshops – hosted by ArKaos and supported by Elation – running on 19-20 October 2018. The sessions will be limited in numbers to ensure that everyone receives full attention and the best possible learning experience, so visitors wishing to attend must need to register here.…
To mark Neumann Berlin’s 90th company anniversary, Sennheiser and Neumann have unveiled a very special promotional bundle that combines a Sennheiser evolution wireless 500 G4 microphone system with the Neumann KK 205 true condenser capsule. This special edition vocal set makes the acclaimed Neumann sound available to a much wider audience – as until now, Neumann microphone heads had been reserved for Sennheiser’s 2000, 6000 and 9000 wireless series. The ew 500 G4-KK205 bundle combines Sennheiser’s rock-solid wireless technology with the acclaimed Neumann sound. Based on Neumann’s award-winning series of wired KMS stage microphones, the KK 205 true condenser microphone head…
The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced further details of the agenda for this year’s conference on 9, 10 and 11 November 2018. Taking place at the prestigious Stratford Manor Conference Centre and Hotel near Stratford upon Avon, this year’s event will be a diverse mix of informative, practical, inspirational and entertaining seminars, discussions and talks. The business end of the festival scene will concentrate on topics including ticketing – who offers the best deals and who should help shoulder the responsibility of marketing an event. The latest rules and regulations on security will help to keep non-ticket holders…
How did you initially get into entertainment technology? “By actually using it. The tour industry was evolving around me as I progressed through my career, and I had to evolve with it.” What has been your biggest career lesson to date? “Be nice to people. I would like to believe I got this far from being a great sound engineer, but in actual fact, it is because I have got on with people.” What does your new position at Harman entail? “I am business development for entertainment across the whole region, from Reykjavik to Cape Town and Lisbon to Istanbul.…
This month, we check-in with one of Truckingby Brian Yeardley’s youngest employees who has become an integral cog within the company’s touring machine. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/102 www.productionfutures.co.uk www.brianyeardley.com/truckingby
Earlier this year, Vectorworks’ CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar allowed TPi a sneak-peek into the company’s new ‘creative toolbox’ and discussed how it will serve the ever-changing live events industry. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/100 www.vectorworks.net
As is the annual tradition, we at Team TPi have packed our tents and wellies to bring you this year’s Festival Focus. Running every issue from July – October, the editorial crew will be speaking to the wonderful men and women who make festival season what it is; busy, bonkers and brilliant… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/62 Photos: Anthony Mooney, Kris Humphreys, Charlie Raven, Anthony Black and Lorenzo P. Tonucci www.creamfields.com www.larmaclive.com www.coloursound.com www.capital-sound.co.uk www.christielites.com www.prg.com www.bpm-sfx.com www.acorn-events.com www.britanniarow.com
Ultra Enterprises has spent its 2nd consecutive summer in Ibiza, delivering 9-weeks of Resistance at the world’s largest nightclub. In keeping with the group’s consistent production values, a special Funktion-One Vero sound system was deployed for each event, along with an exquisite show design and a talented tech team. TPi hit the White Isle to find out more… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr Photos: Crew shots by TPi, Maxx McInernry, Rob Burgione & Gerado Arteaga www.resistancemusic.com www.privilegeibiza.com www.funktion-one.com www.visionlite.eu www.unlimited-productions.com www.er-productions.com
Despite the rustic, lumberjack-core aesthetics of his new album, creative mastermind Justin Timberlake returned to UK arenas with a lavish production. TPi’s Ste Durham was on site at Manchester Arena to meet the crew behind this unique production. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/40 Photos: Ralph Larmann & TPi www.justintimberlake.com www.strictlyfx.com www.solotech.com www.clairglobal.com www.taittowers.com www.fireplay.com www.beatthestreet.net www.stagetruck.com www.delico-catering.de
Few bands have influenced the evolution of live concert production quite like U2. For more than 25 years, the band’s tours have consistently broken creative and technological boundaries, and their pioneering spirit continues in earnest with eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE. Mark Cunningham reports from Paris. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/24 Photos: Danny North, Mark Cunningham, Remy/U2start.com, Stufish, Tait, PRG www.U2.com www.taittowers.com ww.clairglobal.com www.prg.com www.stufish.com www.treatmentstudio.com www.soundmoves.com www.beatthestreet.net www.transamtrucking.com www.eventsafetyshop.co.uk www.diablodigital.com
The historic Hackney Empire – a unique 21st-century variety theatre in London – rolled out the red carpet for 3 days of 3D sound demonstrations by Astro Spatial Audio, hosted by 2B Heard. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/16 Photos courtesy of Astro Spatial Audio www.2b-heard.com www.astroaudio.eu www.k-array.com
Two years ago, Sound Design Ireland invested in a small modular line array inventory from French manufacturer NEXO. This summer, SDI more than quadrupled that system to provide full production audio for the sold-out stadium show for the Pope in Dublin. TPi talks to John Vickers about the joys of scalability. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/10 www.sounddesign.ie www.nexo.fr
When the bombastic elrow Town festival landed in East London’s Olympic Park it had one main aim: to take revellers on a psychedelic trip through the Swinging ‘60s to Latin Samba. Challenged with serving up the eye-curdling visual effects was Philip Mayer of GaiaNova, utilising an Avolites Ai R8 server. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/8 www.elrowtown.com/london www.avolites.com www.gaianova.co.uk
