Midas has released its brand new series of StageConnect I/O Interfaces. StageConnect is the latest eco-system of bus-powered interfaces that transforms messy cable clutter into tidy, simple setups on stage and in the studio. Currently supported by Midas, Klark Teknik and Behringer, the right StageConnect interface allows you to break out analogue signals, convert them to USB and even Ultranet. With 24-Bit, 48 kHz uncompressed audio, crazy low latency fixed at 0.05ms and 32 channels in any direction, StageConnect is all about that I/O and anything in between. When a longer transmission range is needed, a standard DMX cable will…
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Main Light has invested in CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M LED strobe and wash luminaires to its offerings. These new units are already in stock in Main Light’s three shops — Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE, Main Light, South in Nashville, TN, and Main Light, West in Las Vegas, NV. “We have taken delivery of a significant inventory of the CHAUVET Color STRIKE M units across all three of our locations,” said Main Light CEO, Randy Mullican. “This equipment decision is in line with Main Light’s commitment to being aware of, and responsive to, the needs of the wider…
Michelle Byrne has been appointed as the new Global Chief People Officer of Electrosonic Group. In this role, Byrne will be responsible for all aspects of people management including talent acquisition, development and retention. With over 15 years of experience in human resources and leadership positions within technology companies, Byrne is well-equipped to lead Electrosonic’s people operations and help the company continue its growth trajectory driving employee engagement across the Group. In her new position, Byrne will be responsible for leading human resources, internal communications, employee engagement and safety. She will be responsible for all aspects of the Electrosonic Group…
Norwegian DJ Alan Walker’s Hello World virtual concert for NIO’s annual product launch day, used extended reality production powered by the disguise vx4 and rxII media servers to create a mixed reality ‘alternative universe’ that amassed millions of online views. Walker teamed up with China and Malaysia-based multimedia content creators Super Bonfire Group and UK-based xR specialist 80six to perform a live five-song medley across five different digitally-realised locations, featuring singers Au/Ra and Torine. With only three weeks to execute the project from conception to its public debut, production was split across three time zones, and work continued 24 hours…
Celestion has introduced its CF1025BMB 10-inch (254mm) diameter ferrite magnet, cast aluminium chassis professional audio driver. Well-suited to both bass and mid-bass applications, the new CF1025BMB particularly excels as a bass unit in compact subwoofer applications. The Celestion CF1025BMB features a 2.5”/64mm multi-layer voice coil providing 300W (AES standard) power handling and 92.5 dB sensitivity with an output frequency range of 45Hz to 5000Hz. The elastomer surround enables a longer Xmax compared to a conventional 10” mid-bass speaker, allowing the CF1025BMB to better reproduce lower frequencies. This makes the driver a natural solution for discreet, compact subwoofer applications. However, it…
Magic Kite Productions, one of Ireland’s leading production companies, calls on VDC for extensive projects as it gears up for its biggest summer yet. Based in Dublin, Magic Kite Productions has grown over the years to become one of the largest audio suppliers on the island. Along with sister company, Just Lite, it is becoming known in the business as the one stop shop for all technical aspects of a production including lighting, screens and professional audio equipment. It now delivers productions for international touring artists, festivals and stadium concerts of all sizes – from intimate pub gigs to 50,000-head…
Fresh off its SCN (Systems Contractor News) Platinum Award for Best Online Training, Allen & Heath USA is announcing the seventh semester of its weekly Mini Masterclass series. The free 25-minute classes, held online every Wednesday, feature world-class instructors discussing various features and products within the Allen & Heath ecosystem. Created in November 2020 and now totalling over 60 weeks of sessions, the Mini Masterclass sessions continue to evolve and grow based on continual feedback from the engaged masterclass community. “It’s been a pleasure getting a chance to teach the community about audio and integration topics,” noted session instructor and…
Manfred Nikitser has been accompanying Scorpions as lighting designer since 2016. In addition to the lighting design, Nikitser also created the complete show design (stage set and video) for both the Sin City Nights Residency in Las Vegas and for the subsequent tour. Ensuring the band members are cleanly lit at all times, Manfred selected to use the remote follow-spot system from Dutch manufacturer Follow-Me – 3D SIX. The centre piece of this redesigned show is a pyramid-shaped drum riser in front of a semi-circular stage set made of custom-made metal grilles, which houses numerous spotlights and blinders. The atmosphere…
MA Lighting has now released the grandMA3 software version 1.7. The release reportedly brings improvements to the workflow of presets, recipes and phasers, including: MAtricks in presets; reworked preset editor; easier creation of recipes; faster programming of phasers and more intuitive timing and speed. In addition, there are new features as well as lots of improvements. XYZ programming, preview functionality and a DMX tester have been implemented. Important menus like Backup and Patch have been reworked for a faster and easier workflow. grandMA3 software release version 1.7 takes the next step of a future-proof lighting control system. It reacts to…
After a two-year hiatus, GLP reflects on the success of returning Prolight + Sound expo in its own domestic heartland – Germany. The GLP stand proved to be one of the main attractions in Hall 12.1. The hospitality area provided ample space for personal discussions with customers, colleagues and friends. GLP reports that the quality of visitors was high, which more than made up for the reduced numbers. The general mood was remarkably relaxed, which seemed fitting for both exhibitors and visitors. “We were able to spend several productive days in Frankfurt,” said GLP Managing Director, Udo Künzler. “We enjoyed…
Broadway’s bold and original new musical, Flying Over Sunset, staged at the Broadway Theatre, has been ground-breaking not only for its left-field storyline of a fictional meeting between Aldous Huxley, Clare Boothe Luce and Cary Grant all dropping LSD. Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Lapine, with a score written by Tom Kitt – Pulitzer Prize, Emmy and Tony Award winner – and Tony nominee Michael Korie, the scenic visualisations in this unusual staging are supported by TiMax TrackerD4 to track the performers not with audio as is often the case, but with video projection,…
Audinate has revealed the launch of Dante Ready, a licensing programme that empowers end-users to add channels of Dante audio to supported products in the field. The first deployment is with K-array on its new Kommander, Thunder and Mugello amplifiers that will be showcased at InfoComm 2022 (booth #W3138) in Las Vegas. According to Audinate Senior Product Manager, Laurence Crew, the early adoption of Dante Ready by one of the most ambitious and innovative brands in professional audio underscores the commercial potential of customer activated Dante channels. “We are truly excited about the possibilities that Dante Ready enables for manufacturers and…
Outline has welcomed the addition of Chief Technology Officer, Daniele Tebaldi, who will liaise with the company’s R&D team, Sales and Tech Support crew and Board of Directors. After embarking in the 1980s on a successful career in Italy and Germany as a concert sound engineer with a keen ear for jazz, classical and contemporary music, ten years later Tebaldi conceived and directed Live Sound Education, one of the earliest and longest-running audio courses in Italy, hosted by the City of Modena – while continuing to work as a freelance copywriter, publicist and translator for the pro audio industry. This…
Bas Kemper has joined ADJ’s European Sales and Brand Representative team for the Netherlands. With a wealth of experience working as a lighting technician, designer and operator, as well as an educator and event producer, Kemper will supplement the company’s existing sales force. Having started out in the industry over 25 years ago, as a volunteer technician at a community concert hall in his home town of Zwolle in the Netherlands, Kemper went on to travel the world as a lighting operator, and later designer, for Transmission, the world’s biggest indoor trance event. This work took Bas to Prague, Australia,…
Following an exclusive preview in front of FOH engineers, sound technicians, distributors and customers in Miami in March 2021, DAS Audio has unveiled its LARA line array system for the first time in a tradeshow environment at 26 April at Prolight + Sound 2022, with follow up previews at ISE Show 2022 and the NAMM Show in Los Angeles. The LARA line array system reflects the brand’s firm commitment to technology, having also presented ALMA – its new system control and monitoring software created by sound engineers for sound engineers at PL + S. “It’s a product that’s going to…
Knowles Corporation has partnered with JH Audio to launch Sharona – a 16-driver IEM with four-way crossover designed to deliver sound quality to top performers and sound engineers. The Knowles Supertweeter features a patented coil design with reduced inductance, paired with a specially constructed high-stiffness, low-mass reed, to deliver unprecedented output and treble frequency extension without requiring an amplifier or transformer. The Supertweeter’s small form factor is easier to integrate compared to alternative technologies such as MEMS or electrostatic drivers. The Supertweeter’s small size and ability to reach an ultra-high frequency of 40kHz also make it an ideal option for…
YES TECH makes its long-awaited return to ISE Show to present new products and innovative technologies to visitors, customers and partners at Fira Barcelona, Spain from 10 to 13 May. Among the debut products located on Booth 3A800 are the following: DOOH Double-sided Poster – a high-brightness and waterproof product, with energy-saving, smooth display and remote control, and opens outdoor fine pixel pitch HD era to give life to advertising; Mwall Series LED, which supports 90° corner splicing, realises HD and high-brightness to help more retailers to attract more people and increase customer loyalty and engagement, to improve business benefit. …
Cyclone 4 marks a welcome addition to Void Acoustics’ IP-55 rated series – offering a smaller, compact solution for outdoor venues and entertainment spaces. The Cyclone 4 offers additional versatility as a solution where a lower sound level is required compared to the Cyclone 55. “We fully expect the flexible nature of this product to be well received into its core market, but to also introduce the Void Acoustics brand into new markets where the design aesthetic and audio excellence of our products is currently less well known,” explained Void Acoustics Managing Director, Alex Skan. As with all Void products,…
