To ensure complete reliability and crystal-clear sound throughout The Brat Tour, Charli XCX’s FOH Engineer, Mat Collis and Monitor Engineer, Barry ‘Baz’ Tymms have chosen to rely upon a DiGiCo SD12-96 at the monitor position and Quantum 338 at front of house, both supplied by Eighth Day Sound. “The Quantum 338’s ease of use and bright screens are a welcome upgrade and perfect over the summer for outdoor concerts,” Collis said. “When we are traveling the world, the availability of a DiGiCo makes a huge difference too. These practicalities, coupled with all the routing options and fantastically clean sound, but…
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L-Acoustics announces a strategic collaboration with AFMG, developers of EASE 5 (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers). The partnership creates a seamless workflow between L-Acoustics Soundvision, an industry-leading 3D acoustic modeling software that allows sound designers to predict and optimise audio performance with exceptional accuracy, and AFMG’s EASE, the brand-agnostic industry standard for acoustic simulation. The new integration allows sound designers and acoustic consultants to effortlessly transfer their L-Acoustics system designs created in Soundvision directly into EASE 5, providing unprecedented workflow efficiency while maintaining acoustic accuracy across both platforms. “Designing with L-Acoustics products in EASE 5 has never been this easy,”…
Theatre Lighting has been appointed the new distributor for Elation products in Switzerland, effective 1 May 2025. The partnership also encompasses products in Elation’s Magmatic line of atmospheric effects. While the official start date for the distributorship is set for 1 May, the Theatre Lighting team is already stepping in to support customers throughout April. This early involvement – despite some final preparations for the distribution takeover still being underway – reflects their strong commitment and flexibility. As with any transition, there may be minor initial challenges, but the proactive approach ensures that customer needs remain the top priority from…
Robe’s product distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be managed by LSC Control Systems, while Jands continues its journey with Robe’s highly successful architectural brand, Anolis, effective from 1 July 2025. The move follows Robe’s 2024 acquisition of the Melbourne based power management solutions specialist LSC Control Systems. LSC was subsequently appointed as the Avolites distributor in the region, following Robe’s purchase of the UK-based lighting and visual console and media server manufacturer at the end of 2023. Robe CEO, Josef Valchar, stated: “It made strategic, logical and practical sense for us to consolidate distribution of all Robe’s rental,…
Hear the Power of Precision: Experience the GTX concert system from RCF & TT+ Audio during their full-day sessions in Belton, Texas, featuring live demos, system insights and direct access to RCF engineers. RCF and TT+ Audio, in collaboration with Cowser Marketing and Texas Tour Gear, invites audio professionals, engineers, and production teams to experience the next generation of professional sound at the GTX Concert System Demo Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton, TX. This exclusive audio event featuring RCF’s flagship TT+ Audio GTX concert system will include live sound demonstrations, system walk-throughs,…
Neumann & Müller Veranstaltungstechnik’s modern, conveniently situated offices reflect the company’s affinity for state-of-the-art workplaces while underlining its status as an attractive employer – the new site announces its presence by hosting part of the semi-annual shareholders’ meeting. When selecting its new site at Frankenthaler Strasse 20, Neumann & Müller Veranstaltungstechnik (N&M) was razor focussed on modernity and attractive workplaces. With this in mind, the branch office was relocated from Taufkirchen to Munich proper, and the move – which had been so carefully planned in the preceding months – has now been completed. The new site not only boasts better…
ETC has unveiled its next-generation of Hog lighting control consoles, designed to cater to the diverse needs of lighting professionals across the industry. “With ETC at the helm, the Hog brand is back in the spotlight with this new series of lighting desks,” said Sarah Clausen, Senior Product Manager. “We’ve kept the core design that fans know and love while making thoughtful updates that will resonate with long-time Hog users. At the same time, we made the workflow smoother and more intuitive for new programmers. This new generation of Hog provides us with the sound footing we need to take…
The Power of Events has announced the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme with the launch of the North West Hub, its largest region yet, spanning Liverpool, Cheshire and Manchester. This unique initiative will connect thousands of young people with the dynamic world of events, providing insights, inspiration, and career pathways into the industry. With ambassador registration now live on the Schools Engagement Programme portal (schools.thepowerofevents.org), industry professionals in the region are invited to sign up and support the next generation of talent by volunteering as little as an hour to the initiative. The first wave of school engagements…
VIOSO has announced the appointment of Mark Wadsworth as Chief Marketing Officer. The appointment is the latest in an extensive recruitment programme, centred on growing the brand and focussing efforts on VIOSO’s three core pillars of Software, Servers and Services for system integrators. In the newly created role, Wadsworth will be tasked with further developing the visibility and growth of the VIOSO brand and its strategic direction across global vertical markets. Reporting to Benjamin Fritsch, VIOSO co-founder and CEO, Wadsworth will play a key role in identifying market opportunities for VIOSO’s extensive product line-up and launching some exciting new technology…
AV Stumpfl will showcase PIXERA zero, the smallest member of its award-winning PIXERA ecosystem, at Prolight + Sound 2025 in Frankfurt. The compact media server platform, which launched at ISE in February, will make its trade show debut in the DACH region at PL+S, which marks its 30th year at Messe Frankfurt from 8 to 11 April 2025. On stand #C83 in Hall 12.0, the AV Stumpfl team will be on hand to demonstrate the power of PIXERA zero, as well as to toast 50 years since the company’s founding in Upper Austria in 1975. Perfect for digital signage and…
Krzysztof Polesiński is a Polish sound engineer with many amazing experiences in his back catalogue. From redesigning the sound systems for major Polish theatres, to mixing front of house for some of Poland’s most popular artists, Polesiński has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what is possible, working with many of Poland’s premier venues and companies, most recently including the Mazowsze Song and Dance Ensemble Auditorium with DiGiCo distributors, Polsound. Throughout that time, DiGiCo has always been his tool of choice, offering the flexibility and power required to enable him to think on his feet and create without limitation.…
Matrox Video has announced that Pixotope has integrated its DSX LE5 network interface cards (NICs) to enable SMPTE ST 2110 support across its XR, VS/AR and CG graphics licenses. The ST 2110 standard is field-proven and continuously evolving. Matrox ST 2110 network adapters provide a comprehensive solution for building reliable and scalable COTS-based IP infrastructures, supporting 10 GbE, 25 GbE, and 100 GbE networks. Matrox ST 2110 NICs offload all packet processing required for ST 2110-20, ST 2110-30, ST 2110-31 and ST 2110-40, and ST 2022-7 redundancy to free up system resources. This new integration allows Pixotope customers to add…
Mid South Audio – an event production and integration solutions company based in Milton, Delaware – has made a significant addition to its lighting inventory with the acquisition of Elation’s new PARAGON LED profile moving head. Mid South has also added Elation’s versatile PULSE PANEL effect light to its equipment lineup, further enhancing its ability to deliver cutting-edge lighting solutions for a wide range of events. Founded by Kevin Short in 1989, Mid South Audio has developed a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to the production and integration market, with its lighting division continuing to expand through investments in…
After six years away from the stage, Spanish masters of rock, ska, reggae and rap, La Raíz, made a triumphant return, exceeding all expectations with two unforgettable concerts at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. More than 30,000 people on the nights of 22 November and 6 December experienced music and lighting worked in perfect harmony. The anticipation was sky-high, and the band did not disappoint — thousands of fans were treated to an electrifying show where music and lighting took centre stage. A stunning combination of gobos, prisms, and seamless colour transitions helped the band bring their visual narrative to life. A…
A 25-year veteran high-resolution engineer/screen switcher, Jason Spencer spent those decades using leading equipment brands to build the looks of shows and manage sources for broadcast, live events and corporate productions. While he felt there were few other equipment options on the market, he kept his eye on Analog Way products over the years. Then Fuse & Spencer, who is now part of Fuse Technical Group, was approached by Analog Way to be introduced to the Aquilon platform. “Some colleagues had been using Analog Way gear and suggesting I check it out,” Spencer recalled. “They were saying this is the…
TiMaxSpatial has announced the appointment of Gerry Marrone to the newly created role of Product Support Engineer. Operating out of the new central London TiMax offices and demonstration suite which are nearing completion in Tile Yard, Kings Cross, the role will provide training and support for new TiMax users and existing deployments. Marrone, known to many in the industry as Gerry Brown, is an experienced sound engineer who has worked for the last two years almost exclusively mixing immersive systems for live experiences, in both end-on formats and in-the-round performances. In his new position with TiMax, Marrone will harness the…
DiGiCo’s mixing consoles have long been praised for many reasons, including their pristine sound, intuitive operation, and paramount reliability. Perhaps less obvious, but equally important, is the fact the company designs its products with upgradability and longevity in mind, a point firmly underscored by the new release of Software Version 20 for all Quantum and SD-Range consoles. The new V20 software update, available for download from the dedicated support section of www.DiGiCo.biz in early April, is equipped with a host of invaluable new features, notably including direct Fourier Audio integration for all Quantum console worksurfaces. Users can simply connect their…
Co-op Live – the UK’s largest indoor arena and reportedly one of the world’s most sustainable live entertainment venues – has entered into a new partnership with OVO. Through this partnership, Co-op Live and OVO will champion shared values of sustainability and decarbonisation. OVO’s mission to make energy better for people and the planet aligns seamlessly with Co-op Live’s commitment to setting a new, greener standard for live entertainment venues. As part of the partnership, OVO customers will gain exclusive access to purchase tickets to Co-op Live shows via OVO Live – OVO’s customer loyalty and reward programme within music.…
