What is the idea behind the introduction of the Sonicview range to the market? “Tascam was an early creator of digital mixing consoles in the mid 1990s and developed a reputation alongside market leader Yamaha through 2000 to 2007. Unfortunately, the device that was used for the core audio processing in DM-24 and DM-4800 went EoL (End of Life) around 2012, and as it was so different to other DSP devices commonly used in digital mixers, it needed a complete restart in R&D, which then major shareholders refused to back. This meant that Tascam was effectively out of the digital…
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https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/52 For those in attendance at ISE 2023, there was no doubt that this was very much a return to normality for the European tradeshow scene. Welcoming 58,107 unique attendees from 155 countries, the tradeshow was certainly busy to say the least. In among the myriad meetings and stand parties, for the second year running, TPi was asked to bring together some of leading experts from the world of live touring to discuss the future of the events industry. Hosted by TPi Editor, Stew Hume, the Live Events Summit took place on the Thursday of show, off the main show…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/104 Starting as one man’s vision to produce and supply the best and brightest laser sources, LPS Lasersysteme has become a go-to for production teams and festivals across the globe for three decades. “Over the years, we’ve built great business relationships and synergies with partners who we see more as friends,” said owner and CEO, Siggi Ruff. LPS began with the production, sale and installation of its own laser show systems in live entertainment spaces, nightclubs and bars, and festivals in the mid-1990s. The company took a giant leap forward in 1995 when Ruff’s wife, Martina, joined to take care…
Established travel management company, Business First Partnership (BFP) and entertainment travel specialist, Dan Horton (previously of TAG) have partnered to launch Music First Partnership (MFP) – a new service and technology-driven travel management company specifically for global music and entertainment tours. “The travel side of the music industry is going through a big period of change,” Horton explained. “A lot of staff left the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, which other travel companies have struggled to replace, while at the same time seeking other revenue streams to recoup for losses. “This has left a gap in the market for the…
Discover the winner and nominees of this year’s Green Award; the companies and products that have gone above and beyond to promote sustainable practices within the live touring sector. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/30 www.tpiawards.com
Over the past 15 years, Showforce’s Liverpool office has built a reputation in the live entertainment sector with its key personnel and crew regularly called upon to provide their expertise on global projects. Previous major events delivered in Liverpool by the Showforce team include Creamfields each year since 2014, Giant Spectacular, Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, Liverpool International Music Festival, Africa Oye, Neighbourhood Weekender, River of Light, Sports Personality of the Year, Paul McCartney, Stereophonics, UFC, Red Bull Drift Shifters and BBC Radio 6 Festival to name but a few. This year, Eurovision fever is set to grip the city…
After months of build up, The Power of Events – a new platform that looks to bring together the seven sectors that make up the UK event industry – launched its website during an open day in London’s latest venue, HERE at Outernet. Founder, Rick Stainton led proceedings by providing a tour of the platform, which allows end users to explore the UK event industry across all sectors, and provides an access to all the key events industry communities. The brand evolved from the One Industry One Voice campaign, launched amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As a response to the lessons…
How were you first introduced to a career in live sound? “Recording and playing music is my passion but I never considered it to be a career until I stumbled across The Blackbird Academy in Nashville. I enrolled in two seperate six-month courses on studio recording and live sound. The latter was based just across the road from Clair Global in Nashville, where I would visit and learn something new every day. I was able to get hands-on with the equipment and start my learning from the ground up. Once I graduated and mixed at a few local bars around…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/44 Although we’re based in the UK and admittedly don’t have the first clue about American football [it’s a bit like rugby, right?] There is one element of the sport that always grabs the attention of everyone in the TPi office: The Super Bowl Halftime Show. This year was no exception, with a small army of dancers joining Rihanna for a performance that not only took over the field but also the vertical space within the stadium. Using the world’s biggest stage to announce that she was pregnant with her second child, she would have been forgiven for producing…
What first sparked your interest in documentary filmmaking? “I knew I wanted to be a presenter, but I wasn’t quite sure how to go about it. I was aware that I required experience and understanding of the basics. I decided to study Journalism at UA92 to further my interest. I’ve been involved in community radio since the age of 17 but I wanted to take the next step and become more involved in investigative journalism. Reggie Yates, Louis Theroux and Stacey Dooley are inspirations of mine. I find being a part of the whole process, from editing the audio to…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/102 The importance of the media server within the infrastructure of the modern live show is undeniable, with LED-clad stages and artists looking for more creative video content than ever before. However, the lack of real-time flexibility compared to, say, a lighting operator who is able to alter visual cues at the drop of a hat, has been a hindrance to the discipline. Despite real progress being made in the development of real-time rendering options within live video, many productions still operate to a formula of content creators delivering a video, which is then set for the duration of a…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/16 It only seems like yesterday when Team TPi was rocking-up to Evolution London for the 2022 edition of the TPi Awards – truth be told, it hadn’t quite been 12 months since the previous year’s Awards were postponed to May due to COVID-19. However, if you were to think that the shortened gap between the two events would quell the flames of excitement for our annual soirée, you’d be sadly mistaken. With our new headline sponsor, Rock-it Global, the TPi Awards 2023 welcomed a staggering 1,736 people from the multifaceted live touring industry to celebrate the entire global events…
It’s December 2022 and I’ve just done my first full tour of Europe since, to paraphrase the Tories, “Brexit got done.” Spring 2019 was my last one and I was excited. Maybe I’m being a tad whimsical but getting your big winter coat as you head to the truck for load-out, visiting Christmas markets on days off and realising that you didn’t pack any shorts until you’re sweating it out in the reliable warmth of Spain – honestly, you can’t beat it. The good news is, all of that is still there, but there are a few more obstacles we…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/56 The 1975’s prior touring campaigns have concentrated on the role social media plays in our lives and the weight of technology that we find ourselves under, depicted by monolithic LED walls, floating cubes, and a 11m-wide treadmill. This time around, maximalism has made way for storytelling, as the production spotlights the type of content we consume through these screens and the prevailing confusion between masculinity, sexuality and politics. The 1975: At Their Very Best takes this divisive content, which for the most part is challenging and uncomfortable to acknowledge in person, and places it in front of thousands of…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/94 It’s safe to say that there is an air of positivity within the live events market at the moment. Nowhere was this clearer than at ISE 2023, with hordes of attendees descending on the various stands to talk about the future of the entertainment industry. One stand that certainly had its fair share of visitors during the week was Martin Professional. Sharing a stand with the other branches of the Harman umbrella including JBL and AKG, the lighting specialist showcased some of its latest products including the MAC Aura XIP – the updated version of the famed MAC Aura…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/38 The Grammy Awards has weathered its fair share of controversies over the years. Everything from bias challenges in the institution and its own #MeToo moments have put it in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, yet despite this, it still all culminates once a year in a bombastic evening of music television that keeps people talking for the following 12 months. In the house, though – specifically, downtown Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena – the week before the awards show was to air on 5 February, there’s no such controversy. A remarkably consistent crew of pro-audio veterans has been…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi274_digitallr/72 Perhaps it’s because I surround myself with so many self-proclaimed music aficionados, but all too often I find myself in debates about why certain acts have become so popular. However, watching Lewis Capaldi live, it’s quite clear why he has garnered so many fans across the globe. Along with a smattering of catchy hits, Capaldi’s command of an audience with his relatable nature as well as eye wateringly funny comedy segments have proved a winning combination since his breakout years in 2017 and 2018. Yet, despite making it to the big time, loyalty remains a top priority for the…
Where does this latest product sit within the TORUS range? “Following the runaway success of TORUS cabinets, we decided the next step should be a smaller 8in sibling and hence the TORUS 8 was born. T820 is the official model name, and it is a passive, two-way loudspeaker featuring an 8in neodymium LF driver and two 1in exit, 1.4in voice coil high-temperature polymer dome neodymium compression drivers. Engineered for small to medium-scale applications, it combines impressive output capability, superb sonic performance and a defined 100° by 20° coverage pattern, all from a very compact enclosure that weighs just 14kg.” How…
