ADJ has expanded its portfolio of theatrical lighting fixtures with the introduction of two new compact and versatile LED-powered ellipsoidal luminaires: the Encore Profile Mini Color and Encore Profile Mini WW. The Encore Profile Mini WW features a potent 40W warm white LED engine with a 50,000-hour average life expectancy and 3000K colour temperature. Its light is focused through precision-engineered optics to deliver a crystal-clear output with an even field and extremely high CRI of >98. This makes it ideal for illuminating performers on stage as well as scenic elements, both in a theatrical setting and for other applications such…
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Following three stages of application from caterers, florists, production specialists and exhibition and walling suppliers, Somerset House can finally reveal the businesses on their Commercial Events’ accredited supplier list. Commercial Director Jenny Freestone said: “this is our first tender in five years. We view our suppliers as an extension of our own team, and so we have been committed to accrediting a broad range of companies who reflect our values, whilst also delivering premium, bespoke services”. Both large and small businesses who identify with the venue’s beliefs and working practices were invited to tender. Freestone continued: “In addition to providing…
LD Systems by Adam Hall Group’s new MAUI G3 Series includes the MAUI 11 G3 and MAUI 28 G3 models are suitable for mobile use on live stages and in clubs, as well as for weddings and corporate events. With the MAUI G3 Series, LD Systems has retained the well-known strengths of the MAUI: the MAUI 11 G3 and MAUI 28 G3 also offer a convincing full-range sound with plenty of bass and headroom and can be transported quickly and easily to any event. At the same time, LD Systems has given the new models more amplifier power, as well…
Touring in support of fifth studio album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, The 1975 set the bar for touring At Their Very Best turning to Eighth Day Sound for service. “We’re collectively trying to make this the best-sounding show in any room that we go into, regardless of whether it’s an acoustically or architecturally challenging one,” said FOH Engineer, Lee McMahon. Ready to react within the 112 input mix on his DiGiCo Quantum SD7, the nuances of the band’s live sound are driven by each band member – and can change at any moment. “It’s certainly the most complex show…
With its compact size, high power-to-weight ratio, and exceptional energy efficiency, Meyer Sound’s PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker is reaping savings in both operating expenses and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its first year of global touring. Two notable examples are Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour and Michael Bublé’s Higher Tour. The massive in-the-round system for Ed Sheeran’s tour, supplied by Major Tom and configured for large stadiums and festival grounds, is anchored by 212 PANTHER line array loudspeakers. “Compared to our prior tour’s loudspeakers, we have reduced what would have been five trucks down…
With the release of the impression X5 wash light, GLP – German Light Products provided one of the most high-profile product launches of the past year. Since then, designers around the world have praised the colour quality and colour mixing with the special GLP Lime, as well as the excellent output across the entire colour spectrum. At this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt (taking place in Frankfurt from 25 to 28 April), GLP will showcase various extensions to the series at their booth (12.1 C30/31). As different as the devices are, they all share the unique X5 features. In…
After a sold-out launch in 2022, THE Conference: Live at Lititz will return to the Rock Lititz campus from 6, 7, and 8 December 2023. In partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, CJMS (Charlie Hernandez, Jake Berry, Marty Hom, and Stuart Ross) will continue the work of collaboration, growth, and mentorship at the second annual conference. Tickets will go on sale 11 April 2023 on the conference website. THE Conference team recommends that you save your spot early – ticket prices will increase starting on 15 October. The inaugural 2022 conference featured over 620 attendees, 30 sponsors and vendors, and…
Digital Projection has appointed James Belso as Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Reporting to Matt Horwood, Digital Projection EMEA Director of Sales, Belso will play a key role in identifying and serving the market needs for advanced display technologies for a range of applications. Ensuring a seamless experience and associated local support that customers have come to expect with Digital Projection. Working closely with Digital Projection’s Simon Hutchinson in the UK, Belso will help further boost the rapidly increasing brand awareness of the UK manufacturer in the region by utilising his customer network and extensive industry experience.…
Burbank-based Oceanway Audio (booth 16315), led by legendary audio innovator and multiple GRAMMY award-winner Allen Sides, will be hosting live demonstrations of its new AeroWave AW-9045 large-venue sound system technology at the NAMM 2023 exhibition. The demonstrations will occur each day at 10am and 2pm in room 201D, upstairs across the Sky Bridge. “We look forward to meeting with our customers, colleagues and partners at NAMM 2023,” commented Allen Sides, CEO and Founder of Oceanway Audio. “We are looking forward to demonstrating the AeroWave AW-9045 — our very latest point source system for live sound applications. This is a system…
disguise has partnered with markerless motion capture technology provider, Move.ai. With a vision to democratise virtual production and metaverse experiences, the partnership will marry advanced markerless motion capture with superior graphics processing for film and episodic TV, broadcast and extended reality studios around the world. To do this, disguise and Move.ai are developing a custom AI technology based on real-time markerless motion capture software, Invisible. The integration of Invisible with the disguise platform aims to redefine real-time motion capture by removing the need for restrictive and costly mocap suits. The technology works by extracting natural human motion from video using…
ROE Visual has moved its LED production and production-related departments to the Unilumin Daya Bay Technology Park in Huizhou, China. The new location was officially inaugurated on 30 March 2023, with a festive and memorable celebration for the ROE Visual team. This upgraded production hub will enhance efficiency, allowing room for growth as the company expands. With the completion of the Daya Bay Technology Park facility, the Unilumin Group now has the world’s largest intelligent manufacturing site for LED displays. ROE Visual’s independent new factory and office base spans over 16,000 sqm of office and manufacturing space. ROE now has…
DPA Microphones has launched the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, to help deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high SPL instrument. Comprising the brand’s acclaimed 4055 Kick Drum Mic, as well as the new 2012 Cardioid and a stereo pair of the new 2015 Wide Cardioid, the kit also features three of the brand’s renowned 4099 CORE Instrument Mics. With consideration for durability at the forefront of this solution, the kit has been rigorously tested to perform flawlessly for all types of music genres and is designed to withstand the demands of life on…
From 25 to 28 April 2023, Cameo lighting by Adam Hall Group will not only present numerous product highlights at its stand (Hall 12.1, B24) but also present its own series of live events, the Lumen Being Talks – consisting of interviews and discussion rounds with industry experts and up-and-coming minds from the lighting scene. In addition, visitors can visit the Surround Experience at the Adam Hall Group’s Experience Centre in Neu-Anspach courtesy of a specially provided shuttle. At the Cameo stand (B24 in Hall 12.1), the focus this year is primarily on outdoor and broadcast applications. Among other things,…
Ushio, parent company to Christie Digital Systems, has appointed Koji Naito as the new chairman and CEO of Christie. Naito currently holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer for Japan’s Ushio, and will, effective 1 April, oversee both companies. Naito succeeds Hideaki Onishi, who will transition into a new role as Christie President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Atsushi Kuroda, formerly of Sharp NEC Display Solutions, and currently Senior Director of Christie’s Strategy Office, has been appointed Christie Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, succeeding Zoran Veselic, President and CTO. Having held progressively responsible positions at…
AV Stumpfl will present its mobile unibody screen system Monolyte, the new Flex Black PRO projection screen surface and new features of the upcoming PIXERA version 2.0 from 25 to 28 April at Prolight + Sound 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany. The compact unibody screen system Monolyte has integrated legs, which makes it perfect for smaller venues and conference rooms. Even non-specialists can set it up in record time. Monolyte, meanwhile, has previously only been available to US customers and will be officially presented to the European AV market at this year’s Prolight + Sound. AV Stumpfl Screens Sales Director, Jan…
Disney’s Hercules, a new musical inspired by the company’s 1997 animated feature, debuted at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey recently with more than 60 Ayrton Eurus S fixtures obtained from 4Wall New Jersey taking centre stage. Eurus S is a multi-function profile luminaire especially designed for stage applications. Disney’s Hercules tells the tale of the Greek mythological hero in a dynamic new musical production featuring all the hit songs from the film as well as numbers written especially for the stage. It opened 16 February at the Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the oldest regional theatres in…
Riedel Communications has expanded its Americas sales team with the appointment of Todd Gardner as Channel Manager of North America as well as James Skupien and Ben Gabrielson in Regional Sales Manager roles. Gardner joins the company with years of channel management experience, and he will take the helm from Dave Caulwell, who has managed and grown the channel — along with the Riedel RED program — in North America for years. Caulwell will move up into a new position as Regional Sales Director of East. “We are fortunate to have someone as experienced as Todd taking the reins of…
Danish-based Motor Stage Automation (MSA) provided automation equipment – specifically, Kinesys Elevation 1+ drives, Apex hoists and control, as well as Alfa System revolves – and its expertise for three set elements on the recent run of The Bodyguard The Musical produced by Lion Entertainment and staged at the China Teatern in Stockholm. MSA, a fresh and innovative new company specialising in the design and realisation of stage and show automation systems, has worked in this capacity on several other Lion Entertainment Productions, including for the Danish touring version of this show, which was on the road in 2020 and 2021…
