With this year’s global live music industry predicted to be one of the largest on record, Fourier Audio announces the early-April availability of a new feature update for its transform.engine, a Dante-connected server designed to run VST3-native software plugins in a live environment, bringing premium studio software to live sound and broadcast applications. Key among v1.4’s new feature list is that it now permits DiGiCo Quantum console users to natively integrate the transform.engine into their worksurfaces for streamlined operation. Plugins can be conveniently viewed and controlled from a DiGiCo desk’s touchscreens, while console snapshots and sessions can be effortlessly synchronised…
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Van Damme’s latest tour-proven solutions are raising expectations for what can be achieved with LMR cables. Following an intensive period of R&D, combined with road-testing on demanding global tours, the VDC240 and VDC400 have been shown to offer the same performance as traditional LMR cables, but with increased flexibility and at a fraction of the cost. “All tour professionals know that LMR cables are industry standard for RF transmission but come at an incredibly expensive price,” said Herpreet Kaur Singh, Commercial Director at Van Damme. “We were certain that there were ways to deliver the performance that is demanded in…
Entedi has been appointed the distributer for Instagrid in Northen Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with the ability to support our existing clients in GB. For those who might not know, Instagrid is a German brand that has been breaking the mould in portable power solutions. It’s time to say goodbye to noisy, fume-spewing generators and step into a world of ultra-durable, eco-friendly battery-based tech that’s as efficient as it is reliable. From epic stage productions, to working on location, or setting up an installation, Instagrid gives you power whenever — wherever. Erik Lynas, Managing Director at Entedi, shared…
Elation simplified ellipsoidal lighting with the all-in-one KL Profile FC and now introduces a compact version that delivers the same studio-quality lighting. Combining advanced LED technology with elegant design, the KL PROFILE COMPACT brings outstanding flexibility to any venue, utilising a streamlined form factor that delivers exceptional results with vivid colour and top quality. The KL PROFILE COMPACT projects a superior quality of light and is designed for any application where a compact ellipsoidal with outstanding color range and a flexible zoom range is required. It is an excellent choice for the wide variety of white or color illumination needs…
MIR 2025 has reported a record-breaking rise in attendance on 2024, marking a new chapter in the event’s growth. The event saw a significant increase in exhibitors, with over 200 brands represented. 15% of the participants were foreign companies, and 19% of the total were international attendees, with Germany, Great Britain, China, and the Netherlands leading the way. With eight halls and over 40,000 sq m of exhibit space, MIR has established itself as a strategic hub for networking, innovation, and business opportunities. The latest edition of the tradeshow has responded to the needs of an evolving market with even more…
The CF Series, a premier collection of point source speakers from Cohesion, has received the additional honour of the Good Design Award, given by The Chicago Athenaeum annually to “the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world.” The trusted team at Loft Design collaborated with the Cohesion team to unify Cohesion engineering with product brand visuals for the CF Series that earned such high honours. Originally a co-sponsored exhibition begun in 1950 from Chicago’s famous Merchandise Mart and New York’s venerable Museum of Modern Art, the Good Design Award is today stewarded by The…
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has honoured Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., Sensaphonics founder and president, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hearing conservation and music audiology. R ecognising a breadth of extraordinary accomplishments in hearing loss prevention and in service to the NHCA, this rarely bestowed award was presented to Dr. Santucci during the NHCA 2025 Conference in Charleston, SC, at a ceremony held on 8 February 2025. “It is truly a great honour to receive this award from the NHCA, and I cannot overstate the importance of the progress we have collectively made in hearing…
Jan Brandt (born Peters) is an engineer with over 20 years’ experience. Co-owner of 040 audio, alongside Eike Brameier, the pair supply the audio equipment for Jan’s current client, Max Mutzke. This year, they upgraded their setup by adding KLANG:vokal, adding the immersive monitor mix processor to their Yamaha DM7 Compact Since 2018, Jan has toured with German singer-songwriter and TV personality Max Mutzke. Mutzke rose to fame after winning TV total’s SSDSGPS in 2004 and has since delivered numerous chart-topping hits, including Eurovision Song Contest performances. For the latest tour, Jan was looking for a way to elevate the…
Tickets for The Fabulous Village Fete, renamed for this year in celebration of Adam Taylor AKA ‘Adam Fabulous’ – DJ and long-time supporter of the event – are about to go on sale. Backup Partner’s get access exclusive first access to purchase hospitality packages and tickets from 9am on 1 April, with access for general sale starting on 9am on 3 April. The Fabulous Village Fete takes place on Thursday 10 July at Daytona Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. Affectionately known as ‘the industry’s best day out’ – this is the live entertainment sector’s most-anticipated ticketed event of the year. “Epson…
Almost a year since their acclaimed inaugural performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live, elbow have teamed up with the UK’s largest live entertainment arena to gift a combination of sound equipment to a selection of iconic grassroots music venues in the city’s renowned Northern Quarter. Donated by Co-op Live to further improve the city’s vibrant music scene, the funds will see Manchester’s Night & Day Café, Matt and Phreds, Aatma, SOUP, Peer Hat, and The Castle Hotel benefit from the band’s ties to the East Manchester arena; celebrated for its world-leading sound and having been publicly lauded by the likes of…
The Obsidian Control Systems team is excited for Prolight + Sound 2025 in Frankfurt from 8 to 11 April, where Obsidian lighting control experts will be highlighting the latest ONYX lighting control innovations, including the first look at a new ONYX control product engineered to simplify programming and allow for quicker, more intuitive show design! We invite lighting designers, programmers, and operators to explore the new control solutions and all the latest innovations from Obsidian at Stand B49/C49 in Hall 12.1. Obsidian is eager to share the latest in its popular and award-winning line of NETRON data distribution products. The…
The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating over 75 years of audio innovation and education, has announced details on this year’s AES Educational Foundation scholarships and grants. Applications for the annual AESEF Graduate Studies Grants and Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship for undergraduate studies are open to AES Student Members through 15 May 2025. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the audio engineering industry. Grants, including the named Scholarships, are awarded annually for exemplary students dedicated to the…
The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami made a triumphant return this March, selling out its three-day run at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour and serving up an electrifying mix of world-class performances. With a dazzling lineup led by Jon Batiste, Janelle Monáe, Chaka Khan, WILLOW, Cimafunk, and an all-star Afro-Cuban jam session, the festival once again transported the essence of Montreux to the shores of Biscayne Bay — this time with an expanded audience and a new benchmark of sonic performance, courtesy of Meyer Sound’s PANTHE large-format linear line array loudspeaker system. As the longtime Global Official Sound Partner…
Pliant Technologies announces the immediate availability of its latest wireless intercom solutions, which are now available for shipping. This includes the brand’s new PHS-IEHU miniature in-ear style headset, the updated SmartBoom LITE Headset, along with the PAC-RTM-SMU Universal Single RT Mounting Bracket and PBT-VMNT Radio Transceiver Battery Adapter, for its CrewCom Radio Transceivers (RTs). Additionally, now available for download is the new CrewCom CB2 Version 1.2, which adds dual listen capabilities as well as several other feature enhancements to the system. Each of these solutions will be shown at NAB 2025 (Booth N2769) alongside Pliant’s full range of intercom solutions.…
Lightware has announced the grand opening of its new Experience Centre in Hong Kong. This new facility reinforces Lightware’s commitment to supporting AV professionals in the Greater China region by providing an interactive environment to explore, test, and collaborate on cutting-edge AV solutions. The Hong Kong Experience Centre is designed to serve as a hub for partners, customers, and consultants, offering hands-on demonstrations, real-world application setups, and advanced training opportunities. During the grand opening, Sam Ng, Regional Director for the Greater China Office emphasised the centre’s significance in driving industry collaboration: “With dedicated facilities and expert support, the showroom helps…
A complement of grandMA3 consoles was chosen to provide lighting control for the recent Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show produced by Roc Nation, DPS and Jesse Collins Productions. Provided by PRG, three grandMA3 full-size systems and one light, which served as the tech desk, were deployed at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America. This year rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with guest appearances from R&B artist SZA, actor Samuel L. Jackson, tennis great Serena Williams and DJ/record producer Mustard. It was seen…
Popular Dutch TV personality Fred van Leer hosted the third incarnation of the hit concert Fred and Friends at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers at the core. Some of Europe’s biggest stars performed in front of five portrait LED screens on motion rigs, capable of moving up and down. Above these and behind the band, three full-width LED banners were installed. ‘Impact architects’ Tenfeet collaborated with the production team to deliver lighting and video design and programming and supplying two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 media servers in a main and backup configuration. The result was an all-out…
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Power of Events Advisory Board member Amanda Wrathall (Edinburgh International Conference Centre), explored industry perceptions and understanding of neurodiversity. This research builds on the questions raised during recent panel discussions at Confex in February. It aims to contribute to the ongoing development of support for the events industry in fostering neuro-inclusive practices and advancing the wider inclusion agenda. The research explores how aware event professionals are of neurodiversity and what steps, if any, do they take to create a more neuro-inclusive environment? The project launches on the Insight app on Friday 20th March…
