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News Archive - September 2018

(9/28/2018)

-EAW Embraces Independence Under New Ownership

EAW Embraces Independence Under New Ownership

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) announces that the recent purchase of the company by the Italy-based RCF Group, continues to bolster sales, product innovation, development, and support.
"The announcement of our acquisition ...
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(9/28/2018)

-Jam Industries Partners with DCC plc

Jam Industries Partners with DCC plc

Jam Industries, North America's largest value-added distributor of musical instruments, professional audio, and consumer electronics products, announces its partnership with the technology division of DCC plc, a 14.3 ...More

(9/28/2018)

-City Theatrical to Exhibit at Cine Gear Expo 2018

City Theatrical to Exhibit at Cine Gear Expo 2018

City Theatrical will be demonstrating new technology at booth S123 at Cine Gear Expo at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, from Saturday, October 6, to Sunday, October 7, 2018. Live demonstrations will include incredibly ...More

(9/28/2018)

-L-ISA Returns to Royal Albert Hall for BBC Proms

L-ISA Returns to Royal Albert Hall for BBC Proms

The BBC Proms is one of the most British of musical institutions. Founded over a century ago, it is an eight-week summer season of concerts, predominantly held at the Royal Albert Hall (RAH), with Cadogan Hall hosting chamber music, and ...More

(9/28/2018)

-Painting With Light Collaborates with Chauvet Professional on Niels & Wiels Tour

Painting With Light Collaborates with Chauvet Professional on Niels & Wiels Tour

With numerous hit singles, sell-out tours and television appearances, it's fair to say that Niels Destadsbader is one of Belgium's most popular entertainers. In recent years, Niels is also known to have been partial to creative ...More

(9/28/2018)

-FSR Announces Firmware Upgrade for 2X1 HDMI Switchers

FSR Announces Firmware Upgrade for 2X1 HDMI Switchers

FSR, a manufacturer of a wide variety of infrastructure solution products for the audio/video, information and communications technologies (ICT), education, corporate, hospitality, and government markets, announces that its DV-HSW ...More

(9/28/2018)

-Environmental Lights Launches New Performance LED Lighting Product Line

Environmental Lights Launches New Performance LED Lighting Product Line

Environmental Lights, a provider of LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of their new Performance line of LED lighting products.
"Large-scale retail rollouts present both opportunities and challenges for our clients. ...
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(9/28/2018)

-LightParts Announces Flat Rate PCB Repair

LightParts Announces Flat Rate PCB Repair

LightParts Inc. announces $235 flat rate repairs for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic lamp ballasts (-e-ballasts) used in popular automated lights from Philips Vari-Lite, Martin by Harman, High End Systems, ...More

(9/28/2018)

-BlackTrax Helps Young Dancers Shine

BlackTrax Helps Young Dancers Shine

Staged annually for the last 14 years, Queensland, Australia's Creative Generation (CGEN) event was the biggest yet, with almost 2,000 schoolchildren being given the opportunity to perform in a professional environment on an enormous ...More

(9/28/2018)

-First Grandoozy Festival Main Stage Trusted to Bandit Lites

First Grandoozy Festival Main Stage Trusted to Bandit Lites

The first ever Grandoozy Festival kicked off Friday, September 14, and ended on Sunday, September 16, and more than 55,000 attendees over the three days streamed into Denver's Overland Park. With a robust music scene of their own in ...More

(9/28/2018)

-Federdanza Turns to RCF for the Italian Dancesport Championships

Federdanza Turns to RCF for the Italian Dancesport Championships

The curtain has fallen on the Eleventh FIDS Italian Dancesport Championships -- Federdanza, 2018 edition. Twenty-thousand athletes competed. One-hundred and fifty-nine couples took to the floor for the GrandSlam contests: 92 Standard and ...More

(9/28/2018)

-VUE Gets a Slice of the Action

VUE Gets a Slice of the Action

In a city brimming with well-coiffed bistros and craft cocktail bars, the recently opened Vaterland in Centrol, Oslo strives to deliver a refreshingly authentic experience by honing in on three staples -- beer, pizza, and heavy metal. So ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Starlight Express Upgrades with disguise

Starlight Express Upgrades with disguise

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express, which has been playing at a purpose-built theatre, the Starlighthalle, in Bochum, Germany since 1988, has upgraded video production using disguise to drive video for a refreshed run, ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Glassjaw Plays London's O2 Academy Brixton Beneath Elation Rig

Glassjaw Plays London's O2 Academy Brixton Beneath Elation Rig

Highly influential New York post-hardcore band, Glassjaw, rocketed to success in 2000 and has had a strong European following ever since, especially in the UK. Following the release last December of their first full length album since ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Sennheiser Digital Wireless Forms the Backbone of NBC's Live Performance of Jesus Christ Superstar

Sennheiser Digital Wireless Forms the Backbone of NBC's Live Performance of Jesus Christ Superstar

When sound reinforcement provider Firehouse Productions came on board to handle sound for NBC's live production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in April of this year, the company knew that it ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Anolis Lights a Local Landmark

Anolis Lights a Local Landmark

Vratislavice nad Nisou is a district in Liberec -- the fifth largest city in the Czech Republic -- and their forward thinking municipality led by Mayor Lukas Pohanka wanted an extra special touch for its landmark Church of the ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Outline and Powersoft Pack the Punch for Record-Breaking Rock Band Show

Outline and Powersoft Pack the Punch for Record-Breaking Rock Band Show

In 2015, die-hard Foo Fighters fan Fabio Zaffagnini gathered 1,000 musicians to record a video appeal to the band to come and play in his home town of Cesena (Italy), in which "Rockin'1000" sang the US band's "Learn to Fly" in a local ...More

(9/27/2018)

-LD Devin Cameron and 4Wall Help Make Dreams a Reality at Pop-Up Museum, Dream Machine

LD Devin Cameron and 4Wall Help Make Dreams a Reality at Pop-Up Museum, Dream Machine

Dream Machine is an immersive, interactive art experience created by Paige Solomon. The nine-room pop-up dream playground is inspired by the mysterious world of the sleeping mind. 4Wall Entertainment provided lighting designer D ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Multi Colored Robe at Ostrava Festival

Multi Colored Robe at Ostrava Festival

Colours of Ostrava (COO / Colours), the largest and most popular music festival in the Czech Republic is also now ranked among one of the "majors" in Europe, with 20 performance stages offering over 350 live music acts and plenty of ...More

(9/27/2018)

-The Synergy of Light in Life at LIGHTFAIR International 2019

The Synergy of Light in Life at LIGHTFAIR International 2019

The 30th-annual staging of LIGHTFAIR International in Philadelphia, next May will reveal the synergy of light in life with the newest solutions in lighting, connectivity, design, and integration presented in a trade show and ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Sommer Cable Introduces the New SC-Micro Duo Aramid at AES

Sommer Cable Introduces the New SC-Micro Duo Aramid at AES

Sommer Cable is exhibiting for the first time at AES to showcase the new SC-Micro Duo Aramid shielded twin pair cable for safely hanging stereo microphones. Aramid consists of synthetic polymers, related to nylon, that ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Nick Ho and Justin Poh Run G12 Asia Conference Lights with Dual ChamSys Consoles

Nick Ho and Justin Poh Run G12 Asia Conference Lights with Dual ChamSys Consoles

From a humble beginning in 1986, Faith Community Baptist Church has grown into one of the largest and most dynamic houses of worship in Asia. The vibrant spirit of this church was very much in evidence this August, when it hosted the ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Alcons Delivers The Beast Sound For Trondheim Rocks

Alcons Delivers The Beast Sound For Trondheim Rocks

This season saw the debut of a new Norwegian hard rock festival, Trondheim Rocks, headlined by Iron Maiden and Volbeat. Over the past few years Alcons Audio pro-ribbon systems have proved themselves more than capable of handling ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Litepanels' Gemini Soft Panels Illuminate Alice Temperley Catwalk at London Fashion Week

Litepanels' Gemini Soft Panels Illuminate Alice Temperley Catwalk at London Fashion Week

During London Fashion Week, an array of 29 Gemini LED soft panels lit the way for models in the Alice Temperley catwalk show on September 16. The Geminis offered the ideal lighting complement to the natural sunset conditions of the venue ...More

(9/27/2018)

-Theatre in Review: The True (The New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center)

Theatre in Review: The True (The New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center)

The pleasure of seeing Edie Falco disappear into the role of Dorothea "Polly" Noonan is the greatest of many offered by Sharr White's salty, bracing comic drama about politics in Albany, circa 1977. Polly is the ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Inaugural Knight of Illumination Awards USA: Shortlisted Designers Announced

Inaugural Knight of Illumination Awards USA: Shortlisted Designers Announced

As show lighting and video professionals prepare for the inaugural Knight of Illumination Awards USA (KOI-USA), to be held in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 20, 2018, the organizers have revealed the shortlist. ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Marty Postma Joins Robe

Marty Postma Joins Robe

Lighting designer and creative technology expert Marty Postma is coming off the road and joining Robe North America's sales force ... as regional sales manager for the Northeast.
Postma has over 20 years' experience on ...
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(9/26/2018)

-Founding Uber Engineer Joins PK Sound Board of Directors

Founding Uber Engineer Joins PK Sound Board of Directors

PK Sound has appointed Uber's founding engineer, Conrad Whelan, to its board of directors. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta -- where PK Sound is headquartered -- Whelan will assist the company in its fundraising efforts and ...More

(9/26/2018)

-ESTA Publishes New Standard for Raked Stages

ESTA Publishes New Standard for Raked Stages

ANSI E1.60 - 2018, Guidelines for the Use of Raked Stages in Live Performance Environments, was approved by ANSI's Board of Standards Review on Friday, September 21, and published on Monday, September 24. It can be downloaded at ...More

(9/26/2018)

-illumination Physics Creates a Sky of Diamonds

illumination Physics Creates a Sky of Diamonds

At illumination Physics the company has enjoyed a creative relationship with Shop 12 Design in Las Vegas and Steelman Partners. The result has been some highly original work such as the vast custom LED chandelier ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Pro Sound Effects Releases The Odyssey Collection: Vehicles

Pro Sound Effects Releases The Odyssey Collection: Vehicles

Pro Sound Effects, the next level sound effects library company, today released The Odyssey Collection: Vehicles -- the newest exclusive library from their partnership with Academy Award-winning sound editors, Mark ...More

(9/26/2018)

-RCF Graduates at Berklee College of Music Campus in Valencia

RCF Graduates at Berklee College of Music Campus in Valencia

Hailed as the premier music college and performing arts conservatory in the world, the Berklee College of Music has campuses in Boston, Massachusetts and Valencia, Spain.
This summer, Berklee's Valencia campus class of 2018 ...
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(9/26/2018)

-Demetri Martin to Return as Host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

Demetri Martin to Return as Host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, ...More

(9/26/2018)

-High End Systems Sola Luminaires Take Top Honors at Applause Awards

High End Systems Sola Luminaires Take Top Honors at Applause Awards

Honoring excellence in Central Florida high school musical theater productions, this year's Applause Awards were held in Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. To fulfill his design, lighting designer Michael Pagan' ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Vectorworks, Inc. Opens New Office to Better Serve Customers in Canada

Vectorworks, Inc. Opens New Office to Better Serve Customers in Canada

To best support and grow its rapidly expanding user base, global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. has opened a new corporate office in Canada.
To facilitate this new office, Vectorworks has acquired < ...
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(9/26/2018)

-National Touring Dance Competition "Showstopper" Invests in Huge ADJ AV6X LED Video Panel System

National Touring Dance Competition &quot;Showstopper&quot; Invests in Huge ADJ AV6X LED Video Panel System

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018, Showstopper is America's largest and longest-running dance competition. Taking place across regional events in almost every state, and culminating in a series of large national finals, it ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Marina Bay Sands Water Show Defies the Elements

Marina Bay Sands Water Show Defies the Elements

Marina Bay Sands is one of the most identifiable figures across Singapore's iconic skyline, with its three distinctive towers said to have been inspired by a deck of cards. Among its most popular evening attractions is Spectra, ...More

(9/26/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Intractable Woman: A Theatrical Memo on Anna Politkovskaya (PlayCo/122CC)

Theatre in Review: Intractable Woman: A Theatrical Memo on Anna Politkovskaya (PlayCo/122CC)

Even as the air continues to thicken with the current American president's paeans to various dictators and constant cries of "fake news," I draw your attention to Anna Politkovskaya, for whom journalism was a matter of life and death. ...More

(9/25/2018)

-PLASA Show 2018 Review: Busiest and Most Vibrant Show in Recent History

PLASA Show 2018 Review: Busiest and Most Vibrant Show in Recent History

The busiest and most vibrant PLASA Show since its move to Olympia saw a 4-percent increase in visitors with a palpable atmosphere that was reminiscent of its former Earls Court days. The three-day show from September 16 - 18 ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Robert Juliat SpotMe Wins PLASA 2018 Award for Innovation

Robert Juliat SpotMe Wins PLASA 2018 Award for Innovation

Robert Juliat was awarded a prestigious PLASA Award for Innovation for its SpotMe a creative tracking system that works in association with followspots. The Innovation Awards took place at the PLASA London show last ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Lightpower Collection Supports Backup -- The Technical Entertainment Charity at PLASA 2018

Lightpower Collection Supports Backup -- The Technical Entertainment Charity at PLASA 2018

For the past four years, the Lightpower Collection has toured worldwide with In the Eye of the Rock 'n' Roll Hurricane, an exhibition which shows the body of work from acclaimed rock and roll photographer, Neal PrestonMore

(9/25/2018)

-Henry Hewes Design Awards Nominees Announced

Henry Hewes Design Awards Nominees Announced

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee announces the four honorees of the 54th annual Henry Hewes Design Awards. These honorees were chosen out of 87 artists in 55 productions during the 2017-2018 New York theatre season. The ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Barbizon Lighting Company Promotions in Washington D.C. Office

Barbizon Lighting Company Promotions in Washington D.C. Office

The Barbizon Lighting Company Capitol office recently announced the promotion of Mark Fink into the new role of middle-Atlantic business development. Fink's focus will be on expanding Barbizon's connections within the ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Introducing Facial Recognition and Color Recognition Controlled Media Delivery Systems

Introducing Facial Recognition and Color Recognition Controlled Media Delivery Systems

A 21st-century audiovisual and interactive solution for museums and visitor centers, Mad Systems' unique patent pending Facial Recognition and Color Recognition Controlled Media Delivery Systems provide the ultimate solution to ...More

(9/25/2018)

-ESTA Posts Revised Standard for Mounting Overhead Equipment for Public Review

ESTA Posts Revised Standard for Mounting Overhead Equipment for Public Review

BSR E1.53, a revision of ANSI E1.53-2016, Overhead Mounting of Luminaires, Lighting Accessories, and Other Portable Devices: Specification and Practice, has been posted for public review on the ESTA website at http ...More

(9/25/2018)

-LightLab Debuts Elation Smarty Hybrid on Nekfeu Summer Tour

LightLab Debuts Elation Smarty Hybrid on Nekfeu Summer Tour

Lighting design studio, LightLab, headed by lighting designer and art director Alexandre LeBrun, created a flexible and impactful lighting and stage design for French rapper Nekfeu's summer tour based around mobile walls ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Meyer Sound Systems Add Intimacy and Impact to Dr. Atomic at Santa Fe Opera

Meyer Sound Systems Add Intimacy and Impact to Dr. Atomic at Santa Fe Opera

With this past summer's acclaimed production by the Santa Fe Opera, 73 years after the first blinding nuclear detonation, Dr. Atomic finally came home. This 2005 contemporary opera by composer John Adams and librettist P ...More

(9/25/2018)

-MDG's New ATMe WPE Weathers the Storms at PLASA London 2018

MDG's New ATMe WPE Weathers the Storms at PLASA London 2018

MDG enjoyed a hugely successful PLASA Show in London where it presented its latest products. These included the new IP55-rated Me2 WPE fog and ATMe WPE haze generators, a standard Me2 fog generator, theFAN digital fan, and ...More

(9/25/2018)

-The Chapel, Historic San Francisco Concert Venue, Undergoes Complete Sound and Control Upgrade with QSC

The Chapel, Historic San Francisco Concert Venue, Undergoes Complete Sound and Control Upgrade with QSC

Located in the city's musical and art-centric Mission district, The Chapel is an historical landmark turned concert venue. Originally built in 1914, the 500-capacity main Chapel stage now hosts acts that run the gamut from "Napalm Death ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Ashly Audio's Easy, Networked Solutions Provide Top-Tier Sound at Ocean Prime

Ashly Audio's Easy, Networked Solutions Provide Top-Tier Sound at Ocean Prime

When a restaurant is serving some of the best seafood, steak, and cocktails in the city, everything about the dining experience has to feel high end. When Ocean Prime restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona upgraded its sound system this past ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Hancock Shaker Village Creates an Immersive Sonic Experience Using Neumann KH 80 DSP Monitors

Hancock Shaker Village Creates an Immersive Sonic Experience Using Neumann KH 80 DSP Monitors

The Silo Songs installation at the Hancock Shaker Village is a unique testament to the mysterious Shaker melodies that inspired it. "There is a long history of the Shakers sharing these songs," explains sound designer Jody Elff. "T ...More

(9/25/2018)

-Theatre in Review: The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd (The Duke on 42nd Street)

Theatre in Review: The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd (The Duke on 42nd Street)

It is always striking to see how a play's impact can be affected by its timing. In his new production at The Playwrights Realm, Jonathan Payne demonstrates a highly theatrical imagination and a willingness to tackle some of our ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Daryl Sutton Joins Chauvet as House of Worship Specialist

Daryl Sutton Joins Chauvet as House of Worship Specialist

Chauvet has announced that Daryl Sutton has joined the company as its national worship resource manager. A founding director of the Worship Arts Technology Summit (W.A.T.S.), Sutton brings a wealth of experience in serving ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Beyonce and JAY-Z Go On The Run Again with DiGiCo

Beyonce and JAY-Z Go On The Run Again with DiGiCo

OTRII marks the first world tour together in four years for music's power couple, Beyonce and JAY-Z. In that time, the music has become more complex and so has the stage show. The two stars are backed by a sizable combination of ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Robe in Control for Kensington

Robe in Control for Kensington

Dutch rockers Kensington brought their hugely successful double platinum Control album cycle to a close with a show-stopping performance for around 50,000 fans at Amsterdam ArenA.
Belgian-based lighting designer Michiel ...
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(9/24/2018)

-Lancelot Rides with Iron Maiden

Lancelot Rides with Iron Maiden

Robert Juliat announces that Robert Coleman, lighting designer for Iron Maiden, specified six Robert Juliat Lancelot 4000W HTI followspots for the band's current Legacy of the Beast world tour, which started ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Tomorrowland Gets Hyperreal with L-ISA

Tomorrowland Gets Hyperreal with L-ISA

Tomorrowland, held over two scorching weekends this July in the Belgium town of Boom, is one of the world's foremost music festivals. Its organizers, We Are One World, is always on the hunt for imaginative ways to unite hundreds of ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Adamson and CMI Help Monitor City to Cover the Big Stages

Adamson and CMI Help Monitor City to Cover the Big Stages

Melbourne production and install company Monitor City has joined the Adamson network with a major investment in a new E-Series and S-Series audio system. Sourced through CMI Music and Audio, Adamson's exclusive ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Christie Boxer and Spyder X80, the Perfect Tandem for the World's Biggest Gaming Screen

Christie Boxer and Spyder X80, the Perfect Tandem for the World's Biggest Gaming Screen

Christie, a provider of creating and delivering the world's best visual and audio experiences, announces that Christie Boxer projectors and the Christie Spyder X80 video processor were behind the world's biggest gaming screen at ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Little Alley Steakhouse in Buckhead Employs EdgeMax In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeakers from Bose Professional

Little Alley Steakhouse in Buckhead Employs EdgeMax In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeakers from Bose Professional

Little Alley Steakhouse, with its flagship location in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell, Georgia, has been designated one of the 100 Best Steakhouses in America by popular online restaurant reservation company OpenTable. The restaurant ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Historic Sater Church's Renkus-Heinz System a First in Sweden

Historic Sater Church's Renkus-Heinz System a First in Sweden

About 190km (118 miles) northwest of Stockholm lies Sater, a lovely town of about 4,400 people that boasts one of Sweden's best preserved wooden downtown areas. Here, visitors will find narrow streets lined with charming little shops. ...More

(9/24/2018)

-Shreveport Church Gets New Building and New Sound with FBT

Shreveport Church Gets New Building and New Sound with FBT

Pastor Murphy Hunt of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church dreamed of building a new space for his congregation, actively planning and encouraging the saving he knew would be necessary to make it happen. When he passed away after 28 ...More

(9/24/2018)

-A Summer Camp Essential: Allen & Heath's SQ-6 Digital Mixer

A Summer Camp Essential: Allen & Heath's SQ-6 Digital Mixer

It's not uncommon for those on their way to summer camp to fuss over what to pack. Daniel Rethwill, however, knew exactly what he was going to bring: an Allen & Heath SQ-6 console. At the request of New Hope Christian ...More

(9/24/2018)

-VUE Makes Waves at East Sea Festival

VUE Makes Waves at East Sea Festival

In keeping with its mission to establish VUE Audiotechnki as the go-to live sound brand in China, the recently expanded Vue China team provided full audio services for the East Sea Festival from August 31- September 2, 2018 ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming Models to Best-Selling ZLX Speaker Series

Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming Models to Best-Selling ZLX Speaker Series

Electro-Voice announces two new additions to its ZLX series -- among the world's best-selling portable powered PA speakers: ZLX-12BT (12" two-way) and ZLX-15BT (15" two-way), both Bluetooth-equipped for audio streaming from any ...More

(9/21/2018)

-64 Audio Collaborates with Grammy-Nominated Bassist Nathan East; Launches N8 Custom In-Ear Monitor

64 Audio Collaborates with Grammy-Nominated Bassist Nathan East; Launches N8 Custom In-Ear Monitor

64 Audio, a provider of custom and universal fit in-ear monitors, announces its collaboration with Grammy-nominated Nathan East and the launch of the special edition N8 customizable in-ear monitor. N8 (pronounced "Nate") is ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Allen & Heath Adds Waves Card for SQ

Allen & Heath Adds Waves Card for SQ

Allen & Heath has expanded its arsenal of networking cards with the addition of a Waves SoundGrid option. The SQ Waves card provides any SQ mixer with a 64x64 96kHz or 48kHz interface to a Waves SoundGrid network using the ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Introducing the QuickSilver AV System from Mad Systems

Introducing the QuickSilver AV System from Mad Systems

Mad Systems' new QuickSilver audiovisual system provides for an affordable, uniquely flexible and powerful AV solution with low infrastructure to deliver media in the user's venue. QuickSilver is based on non-proprietary ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Avolites Synergy Wins PLASA Innovation Award

Avolites Synergy Wins PLASA Innovation Award

Avolites' video and lighting control integration system, Synergy, has won a coveted PLASA Innovation Award 2018.
Picked by an expert panel of judges, Synergy stood out because it "opens up the creative opportunities for ...
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(9/21/2018)

-TiMax Overwhelms with Its On-Stand "Orchestral Hugeness Experience!"

TiMax Overwhelms with Its On-Stand &quot;Orchestral Hugeness Experience!&quot;

At this year's PLASA Show in London's Olympia, UK immersive audio and show control specialists, Out Board, demonstrated the exceptional power of the new StageSpace object-based spatial environment auto-rendering tool, ...More

(9/21/2018)

-matisse dmx Wins PLASA Award for Innovation 2018

matisse dmx Wins PLASA Award for Innovation 2018

Artistic Licence has just enjoyed one of its busiest ever PLASA London shows. The matisse dmx range of programmable DMX controllers proved a hit with judges and visitors alike, with its winning combination of features, ...More

(9/21/2018)

-AVIXA Women's Council Adds Orlando to Its Expanding List of Local Groups

AVIXA Women's Council Adds Orlando to Its Expanding List of Local Groups

Orlando, Florida is the latest to be added to the growing list of local AVIXA Women's Council chapters. Thanks to the leadership and support from Alison Maxson of Absen and Ashley Dorst of Evolve Media ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Artiste Picasso for Trevor Hoffman Pitcher's Mound Spotlight at Petco Park

Artiste Picasso for Trevor Hoffman Pitcher's Mound Spotlight at Petco Park

On July 29th, San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman was inducted into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame as one of the most dominant closers of all time. The celebration continued a few weeks later at the Padres' home field, Petco ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2019: Stronger Together!

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2019: Stronger Together!

Two fairs at the same time and place: next year's Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound will be held concurrently on all days, from April 2 - 5. With a new sequence of days - from Tuesday to Friday -- Musikmesse will strengthen ...More

(9/21/2018)

-John Matkovic Sets Stage for Ian Moss with Chauvet Professional

John Matkovic Sets Stage for Ian Moss with Chauvet Professional

"Music is the space between the notes," wrote Claude Debussy. The great French composer would most likely have been very pleased with John Matkovic's lighting design for a recent concert by Australian rock legend Ian Moss at the ...More

(9/21/2018)

-AVER Productions Adds EAW RADIUS to Inventory

AVER Productions Adds EAW RADIUS to Inventory

Miami, Florida-based AVER Productions has invested in an Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) RADIUS sound reinforcement system to further their business. AVER Productions is a full-service event production company that provides ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Outline NEWTON at the Heart of Jazz Open Festival

Outline NEWTON at the Heart of Jazz Open Festival

Michael Hack is a very well-respected freelance German system technician who this summer was the latest audio professional to discover the numerous advantages offered by Outline's new processor, the NEWTON. ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Alcorn McBride and Birket Engineering Introduce AR Captioning for Parades and Attractions

Alcorn McBride and Birket Engineering Introduce AR Captioning for Parades and Attractions

Alcorn McBride and Birket Engineering have partnered up to introduce a unique solution for delivering Augmented Reality (AR) captions to guests with special needs who are attending parades or experiencing dark ride ...More

(9/21/2018)

-Gig Gear's Two Hand Touch Tablet Harness Now Shipping

Gig Gear's Two Hand Touch Tablet Harness Now Shipping

Gig Gear LLC, maker of Gig Gloves -- manufacturer of accessories specifically designed for musicians, audio production pros, live event techs, and entertainment production professionals -- announces that its new Two Hand Touch ...More

(9/20/2018)

-In Memoriam: Jo Mulders, ADJ Group of Companies

In Memoriam: Jo Mulders, ADJ Group of Companies

It is with deep sadness that the ADJ Group of Companies announces the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Jo Mulders on Monday, September 17, 2018. An esteemed and beloved colleague, Mulders, 61, worked as general ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Christie Launches New Multi-Touch 86" UHD LCD Display

Christie Launches New Multi-Touch 86&quot; UHD LCD Display

Christie, a provider of creating and delivering the world's best visual and audio experiences, announces the official launch of the Christie UHD861-LT, an 86" UHD LCD panel with an integrated touch screen. ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Chauvet Professional Appoints Lewis Long Southeast Business Development Manager

Chauvet Professional Appoints Lewis Long Southeast Business Development Manager

Lewis Long has been named southeast business development manager of Chauvet Professional. Long, who will be based out of the company's Sunrise, Florida global headquarters, will be representing the Chauvet Professional and < ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Claypaky Mythos 2 Fixtures Turn Coca-Cola Global Headquarters Red for Special Olympics 50th Anniversary

Claypaky Mythos 2 Fixtures Turn Coca-Cola Global Headquarters Red for Special Olympics 50th Anniversary

When more than 170 landmarks around the world -- from Niagara Falls to the Sydney Opera House -- marked the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics, Coca-Cola's global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, joined the tribute. The top 15 floors ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Obscura Is Creating the World's Largest Projection Mapping Installation

Obscura Is Creating the World's Largest Projection Mapping Installation

Obscura Digital, renowned for its large-scale architectural projection mapping on iconic buildings around the world, has brought their skills to bear on Chicago's Merchandise Mart (theMART). The company is working with Vornado ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Danley GO2 Loudspeakers Serve Hard Time at Alcatraz

Danley GO2 Loudspeakers Serve Hard Time at Alcatraz

First a lighthouse, then a military base, then a military prison, then a federal prison, and finally a National Park Service historic site, Alcatraz Island attracts over 2,000 visitors every day. Although it only served as a federal ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Bell Events Services Taps VUE for Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa Festival

Bell Events Services Taps VUE for Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa Festival

Bell Events Services recently deployed VUE al-Class line arrays and hm-Class stage monitors Labor Day weekend's Fiesta Hermosa Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Hermosa Beach, California. Marking the official end of ...More

(9/20/2018)

-disguise's OmniCal and Lux Features Go Center Stage for Live Legends' Show

disguise's OmniCal and Lux Features Go Center Stage for Live Legends' Show

When the PUBG Global Invitational 2018 was held at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin there was no doubt that the competition featuring 20 top professional "PUBG" (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) teams from around the world would be explosive. ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Barclaycard Arena Hamburg is Digital: Anschutz Entertainment Invests in the Future

Barclaycard Arena Hamburg is Digital: Anschutz Entertainment Invests in the Future

Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg has completed a two year project to bring the venue into the digital age. The investment includes the addition of more than 220 Wi-Fi hotspots, hundreds of new digital signage screens, digital menu boards, a way ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Saint Pius Tenth Church Renews with Fulcrum Acoustic

Saint Pius Tenth Church Renews with Fulcrum Acoustic

When Saint Pius Tenth Parish's church in western New York was completely destroyed by a fire, Father Paul Bonacci likened the catastrophe to Good Friday and assured his congregation that a wonderful Easter Sunday would surely follow. The ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Rock Duo Cairo Knife Fight Employs Bose F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker

Rock Duo Cairo Knife Fight Employs Bose F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker

Stop in to hear acclaimed rock duo Cairo Knife Fight at their ongoing residency that began in May at R Bar LA, and you'll be surprised at how much sound two guys on stage can generate. Founder Nick Gaffaney plays drums along with ...More

(9/20/2018)

-Ben Harper Switches to Telefunken for World Tour

Ben Harper Switches to Telefunken for World Tour

Recording and touring engineer Danny Bernini has spent the last year traveling the world mixing front-of-house for Ben Harper, who had previously used the same microphone for many years before trying a Telefunken M80 ...More

(9/19/2018)

-Robe Rocks PLASA with SuperSpikie

Robe Rocks PLASA with SuperSpikie

Robe brought an animated, vibrant, high-impact theatre meets rock 'n' roll live show to the center of its stand design at the 2018 PLASA entertainment technology expo in London's Olympia earlier this week. ...More

(9/19/2018)

-GLP Releases Supercharged impression E350 LED Moving Head

GLP Releases Supercharged impression E350 LED Moving Head

GLP has officially launched the impression E350 LED moving head at PLASA Show 2018, earlier this week at London Olympia, September 16 - 18, a new, supercharged companion to its popular impression S350, in an efficient, ...More

(9/19/2018)

-Community Adds New Compact Model to its EN54-24 Certified R Series Family

Community Adds New Compact Model to its EN54-24 Certified R Series Family

Community Professional Loudspeakers announces it has completed EN54-24 certification for its compact R.35-3896-EN loudspeaker.
Community's R SERIES has long been a standard for stadia and other large scale, all-weather ...
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(9/19/2018)

-NEXT-proaudio's Matrix Series Is Now Ready for Delivery

NEXT-proaudio's Matrix Series Is Now Ready for Delivery

NEXT Matrix was presented on the last ISE Amsterdam, and it is now coming out from the production line and ready for delivery with large quantities available in stock.
NEXT-proaudio has unveiled the Matrix Series of passive ...
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(9/19/2018)

-PreSonus Audio Electronics Introduces the CDL Series Loudspeakers

PreSonus Audio Electronics Introduces the CDL Series Loudspeakers

PreSonus Audio Electronics introduces the CDL-series loudspeakers, the latest additions to the company's line of innovative sound reinforcement designs. The result of years of research and development, the CDL12 Constant ...More

(9/19/2018)

-Deadline to Order Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards is October 4th

Deadline to Order Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards is October 4th

The deadline for ordering 2018 Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards is just two weeks away. These unique cards were created especially for Behind the Scenes and are a great way to spread holiday cheer while bringing help and ...More

(9/19/2018)

-ROE Visual and 4Wall Expand Alliance with Video LED Solutions

ROE Visual and 4Wall Expand Alliance with Video LED Solutions

ROE Visual US, Inc. (ROE Visual) and 4Wall Entertainment (4Wall) announced that 4Wall has made a substantial acquisition of ROE Visual Carbon and Black Pearl video panels and wind-defying touring Air Frames. ...More

(9/19/2018)

-DAS Audio Appoints Gonzalez Western Territory Sales Manager

DAS Audio Appoints Gonzalez Western Territory Sales Manager

DAS Audio announces the appointment of Chris Gonzalez to the position of western territory sales manager. In his new company role, Gonzalez will be responsible for all DAS Audio sales throughout the western territory, ...More

(9/19/2018)

-d&b Soundscape on Tour with Sting's Musical The Last Ship

d&b Soundscape on Tour with Sting's Musical The Last Ship

The Last Ship made its returning debut at Northern Stage in Newcastle, UK, in March 2018. This musical, written by Sting and Lorne Campbell is a drama with some fine songs bound together across two strong interwoven ...More

(9/19/2018)

-Cultural Cornerstone Upgrades Sound System with NEXO GEO M10 Line Array, Yamaha QL5s

Cultural Cornerstone Upgrades Sound System with NEXO GEO M10 Line Array, Yamaha QL5s

For 90 years strong, the Civic, as it is known by those in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been entertaining patrons with theatrical productions for children and adults, from Hello Dolly to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and has served ...More

(9/19/2018)

-The Activity Adds Impact to Stages at Made in America with Chauvet Professional

The Activity Adds Impact to Stages at Made in America with Chauvet Professional

PHILADELPHIA - (For Immediate Release) - Shortly after it opened in 1917, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was heralded as "the greatest Twentieth Century accomplishment of any city in the world." More than a slight exaggeration perhaps, ...More

(9/19/2018)

-Kentucky Wildcats Take Control with Allen & Heath

Kentucky Wildcats Take Control with Allen & Heath

Head coach Mark Stoops has shown himself to be quite capable of taking charge when it comes to leading the University of Kentucky Wildcats into gridiron action, but it took a decidedly different kind of guy with a shock of spiky ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Winners Revealed for the PLASA Awards for Innovation 2018

Winners Revealed for the PLASA Awards for Innovation 2018

The PLASA Awards for Innovation, organized in collaboration with LSi magazine, took place at the end of a buzzing Monday at this year's PLASA Show. The Awards recognize and reward pioneering product designs and the ...More

(9/18/2018)

-GLP's Interlocking KNV LED Cube and Arc Offer Infinite Design Possibilities

GLP's Interlocking KNV LED Cube and Arc Offer Infinite Design Possibilities

Officially presented at PLASA 2018 and officially shipping now, the modular KNV LED system from GLP can be used either individually or as a composite. Designers can rely on two basic forms: the cube shaped KNV Cube and ...More

(9/18/2018)

-A Second Day on the Cutting-Edge at PLASA Show 2018

A Second Day on the Cutting-Edge at PLASA Show 2018

Innovation and discovery are the overarching themes of PLASA Show this year so far, with exhibitors wowing thousands of visitors with next-generation technologies and stylish solutions.
Robe is presenting a show stopping ...
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(9/18/2018)

-Sennheiser Unveils Mini-Bodypack for Digital 6000

Sennheiser Unveils Mini-Bodypack for Digital 6000

At IBC 2018, Sennheiser previewed the SK 6212, a mini-bodypack transmitter for the Digital 6000 wireless microphone system. Available in early 2019, the mini-transmitter will be an ideal choice for any broadcast, theatre, musical ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Clearwing Productions' AVL Expo to Return to Phoenix

Clearwing Productions' AVL Expo to Return to Phoenix

Clearwing Productions will be hosting AVL Expo on December 4. The second-annual expo will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Over 100 manufacturers will be exhibiting and providing ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Fantasee Lighting and Peter Kyte Poised to Deliver Elevated Design-Thinking in Live Event Production

Fantasee Lighting and Peter Kyte Poised to Deliver Elevated Design-Thinking in Live Event Production

Fantasee Lighting announces its new strategic partnership with Peter Kyte of The Kyte Group. Kyte has built a reputation as an accomplished designer of technology-driven experiences both in creating live events and ...More

(9/18/2018)

-PreSonus Loudspeakers Keep the Vibe Upbeat at Fusion 2018

PreSonus Loudspeakers Keep the Vibe Upbeat at Fusion 2018

Launched in 2017 by Legacy Church and Crosswalk Church with the goal of helping underprivileged children get the supplies they need for a great start to the upcoming school year, Fusion 2018 was, once again, a roaring success. With the ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Point Source Audio CM-i3 Headset Adds Audio with Comms on Ed Sheeran's Divide Tour

Point Source Audio CM-i3 Headset Adds Audio with Comms on Ed Sheeran's Divide Tour

The Divide Tour originated in Turin, Italy, March 2017, and is the third world concert tour by English singer and songwriter, Ed Sheeran. On its second stop in the US at AT&T Stadium in San Francisco on August 21, 2018, the tour's ...More

(9/18/2018)

-George Puttock Joins CODA Audio

George Puttock Joins CODA Audio

Vastly experienced system engineer, George Puttock, has joined CODA Audio as product manager for software support and training. Having spent ten years working as a systems engineer, Puttock is familiar with the use of all ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Community and Ampere Celebrate 25-Year Partnership in Mexico

Community and Ampere Celebrate 25-Year Partnership in Mexico

Concurrent with Community Professional Loudspeakers celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, it also celebrates the 25th anniversary of its partnership with Mexican distributor, Ampere Manufacturas Electronicas sa de CV. ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Baptist Church Gets Big Sound with FBT

Baptist Church Gets Big Sound with FBT

When First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago wanted to take their sound system from analog to digital, they had plenty of brands to choose from. After extensive research and guidance from their advisor, Tim Hill ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Lifting Gear Hire Upgrades Load Cell Fleet with Straightpoint

Lifting Gear Hire Upgrades Load Cell Fleet with Straightpoint

US lifting equipment rental specialist Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has initiated a major overhaul of its load cell fleet and placed a landmark order for manufacturer Straightpoint's (SP) Radiolink plus units up to 220,000 lbs. ...More

(9/18/2018)

-Theatre in Review: You and I (Metropolitan Playhouse)

Theatre in Review: You and I (Metropolitan Playhouse)

For its new production, Metropolitan Playhouse, that dealer in theatrical rarities, has dug deeply into the vault of long-unseen works to find Philip Barry's debut play. Barry went on to become one of Broadway's most confident ...More

(9/17/2018)

-PLASA Show Returns to Olympia with a Buzz

PLASA Show Returns to Olympia with a Buzz

The 41st edition of PLASA Show -- the worldwide event for live entertainment technologies (September 16 - 18) -- opened the doors of London Olympia yesterday morning along with platinum sponsor Robe, silver sponsor Infini ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Robe Launches Super Spikie at PLASA Show, London

Robe Launches Super Spikie at PLASA Show, London

As the doors opened at 10:00am yesterday at the PLASA Show at London's Olympia, Robe commenced with the official launch of the product it has been teasing in the run-up to the exhibition. At last, it can be named: Super ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Elation Adds World Premiere Product Launches for PLASA 2018, Introduces TwinkLED

Elation Adds World Premiere Product Launches for PLASA 2018, Introduces TwinkLED

Elation Professional introduces TwinkLED, a new and innovative LED lens design offering creative layers of powerful light beams and elegant lens illumination. TwinkLEDs offers a prominent, patent-pending LED pixel effect ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Knight of Illumination Awards 2018 Winners Announced at London's Eventim Apollo

Knight of Illumination Awards 2018 Winners Announced at London's Eventim Apollo

The leading lights of the entertainment production industry descended on London's famous Eventim Apollo on Sunday night, where the winners of the 2018 Knight of Illumination Awards were announced. ...More

(9/17/2018)

-PLASA 2018: Chroma-Q Unveils LED Solutions

PLASA 2018: Chroma-Q Unveils LED Solutions

Chroma-Q's new Studio Force II and Brute Force high intensity tuneable white LED fixtures will make their show debut alongside the Vista 3 by Chroma-Q lighting and media control system at PLASA Show 2018, now through ...More

(9/17/2018)

-DPA Delivers Exquisite Sound with Its Tiniest Ever Microphone Capsules

DPA Delivers Exquisite Sound with Its Tiniest Ever Microphone Capsules

In direct response to feedback from the theatre, film, and television industries, DPA Microphones is adding to its d:screet and d:fine ranges by introducing its smallest ever high-end pro audio microphone capsule. ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Discovery, White Light, and disguise Win 2018 IBC Innovation Award for Content Creation

Discovery, White Light, and disguise Win 2018 IBC Innovation Award for Content Creation

White Light announces that its project with Discovery and Eurosport entitled "Eurosport cube" has been awarded the IBC Innovation Award 2018 for Content Creation. The cube is an immersive, mixed-reality studio built by WL, ...More

(9/17/2018)

-AES Announces Results of 2018 Board of Governors Election

AES Announces Results of 2018 Board of Governors Election

The Audio Engineering Society has announced the results of its 2018 board of governors elections. The Society's membership has elected Agnieszka Roginska as president-elect and re-elected Valerie Tyler as ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Loudspeaker Systems Engineer Chad DeFranco Joins Renkus-Heinz

Loudspeaker Systems Engineer Chad DeFranco Joins Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz announces that Chad DeFranco has joined the company as a loudspeaker systems engineer. DeFranco grew up in the audio industry, mixing front-of-house and working with sound systems since he was 11 years old. He ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Nic Farman Conveys Time and Space in Broken Wings with Chauvet Professional

Nic Farman Conveys Time and Space in Broken Wings with Chauvet Professional

Like much of Kahlil Gibran's work, Broken Wings takes readers outside themselves, evoking a sense of yearning, hope, and loss by setting the deepest human emotions against the backdrop of time's ceaseless passage. The evocative ...More

(9/17/2018)

-NSCA Reports on Findings in New Financial Analysis of the Industry

NSCA Reports on Findings in New Financial Analysis of the Industry

NSCA, the not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, has just released an updated Financial Analysis of the Industry report for 2018, providing information that systems ...More

(9/17/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Uncle Vanya (Hunter Theater Project)

Theatre in Review: Uncle Vanya (Hunter Theater Project)

The title character of Uncle Vanya is one of drama's great complainers -- for good reason; he has plenty to stew over, and in Richard Nelson's new production, he is a true evangelist of the gospel of dissatisfaction. ...More

(9/14/2018)

-A Bumper Preview to PLASA Show 2018

A Bumper Preview to PLASA Show 2018

PLASA Show 2018 is preparing to open its doors from September 16 - 18 at London Olympia, unleashing hundreds of leading brands and expert speakers upon thousands of entertainment technology professionals. ...More

(9/14/2018)

-In Memoriam: Phillip Alexander Foleen

In Memoriam: Phillip Alexander Foleen

Phillip Alexander Foleen, 38, of River Vale, New Jersey, passed away on September 5, 2018. Foleen is survived by his loving wife Sarah (nee Keshishian) as well as his children Aiden Alexander and Quinn Leeanne ...More

(9/14/2018)

-Obsidian Control Systems to Debut New Consoles at PLASA 2018

Obsidian Control Systems to Debut New Consoles at PLASA 2018

Obsidian Control Systems announces that it will be showcasing at the PLASA Show in London the first two lighting control products under the ONYX lighting control platform, the extremely powerful NX 2 and the portable NX ...More

(9/14/2018)

-disguise to Launch a Creative Collaborative Workspace in Los Angeles

disguise to Launch a Creative Collaborative Workspace in Los Angeles

disguise announces the opening of its LA collaborative workspace and introduce the newest members of the disguise team.
disguise is used at the heart of some of the world's most exciting cultural experiences, and in the last ...
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(9/14/2018)

-Flex Rental Solutions Announces Flex5 Tablet Is Released to All Users

Flex Rental Solutions Announces Flex5 Tablet Is Released to All Users

Flex Rental Solutions, an internationally recognized provider of enterprise web-based inventory and rental management software for the AV, event, and production management industry, announces that Flex5 tablet -- the new HTML5 ...More

(9/14/2018)

-PreSonus Delivers Major Studio One 4.1 Update

PreSonus Delivers Major Studio One 4.1 Update

PreSonus is now shipping Studio One version 4.1, a major update to its popular music production software (DAW) for Mac and Windows. The version 4.1 update includes both Studio One 4 Artist and Studio One 4 Professional and is free ...More

(9/14/2018)

-Robe Spiiders Step Up for Halsey Tour

Robe Spiiders Step Up for Halsey Tour

Everyone is talking about Halsey and her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom world tour -- apart from the critical acclaim and commercial success -- of her second album and several emanating singles, the reviews keep raving about the ...More

(9/14/2018)

-ADJ Lighting Hires Raul Resendiz as Product Specialist

ADJ Lighting Hires Raul Resendiz as Product Specialist

The ADJ Group of Companies announces the appointment of MI veteran, Raul Resendiz, as product specialist for ADJ Lighting. Rescendiz will work directly with company staff, dealers, and end users with ADJ's growing ...More

(9/14/2018)

-VUE Sets Sights Towards the East

VUE Sets Sights Towards the East

On the heels of continued North American touring success and strong follow-on demand throughout the APAC region, VUE Audiotechnik announced today that Joe Manning will assume responsibility for market development in all ...More

(9/14/2018)

-Guillaume Gervais Appointed Specialist, Used Equipment Sales and Service at Solotech

Guillaume Gervais Appointed Specialist, Used Equipment Sales and Service at Solotech

Always focused on innovation, Solotech once again distinguishes itself by offering its customers a brand-new service: the sale of its used equipment.
Solotech can respond to a real need and targets a clientele that's looking ...
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(9/14/2018)

-Harman Professional Solutions Announces Studer Micro Series V2.0 Software

Harman Professional Solutions Announces Studer Micro Series V2.0 Software

Harman Professional Solutions, a rovider of audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, announces new Studer by Harman Micro Series V2.0 software at the 2018 IBC Show. ...More

(9/14/2018)

-The Loudspeaker System Showcase to Debut at The 2019 NAMM Show

The Loudspeaker System Showcase to Debut at The 2019 NAMM Show

At The 2019 NAMM Show, the global gathering of musical instruments, pro audio, and event technology industries, top audio manufacturers will present a showcase of line array and loudspeaker technologies in a new show feature, the ...More

(9/14/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Agnes (Lesser America/59E59)

Theatre in Review: Agnes (Lesser America/59E59)

In Catya McMullen's comic drama, the hurricane raging outside a New York apartment is nearly matched by the emotional storms set loose inside. At first glance, Agnes looks like an unremarkable genre piece about a ...More

(9/13/2018)

-New Claypaky Products at PLASA 2018

New Claypaky Products at PLASA 2018

Claypaky will exhibit at the PLASA Show, September 16 - 18, at London's Olympia in stand K40 (Ambersphere) and K32. New products on show include:
AXCOR Profile 600 and AXCOR Profile 400 -- The brand new, ...
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(9/13/2018)

-ADB to Exhibit New Products at PLASA 2018

ADB to Exhibit New Products at PLASA 2018

ADB will exhibit at the PLASA Show, September 16 - 18, at London's Olympia in stand K32. New products on show include:
LEXPERT -- The range of LED units featuring advanced technology and high quality light LEXPERT ...
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(9/13/2018)

-Vectorworks Releases 2019 Version of Its Award-Winning Design and BIM Software

Vectorworks Releases 2019 Version of Its Award-Winning Design and BIM Software

Global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the 2019 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, and Designer, as well as Braceworks and Vision. With a focus on ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Shure Announces New Vice Presidents in Global Sales

Shure Announces New Vice Presidents in Global Sales

Shure Incorporated announces promotions for four key sales executives.
Peter James has been named vice president of global sales, pro audio. James has been in the audio industry for 30 years, with more than 20 of them at ...
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(9/13/2018)

-Minleon USA Appoints Cynthia Austwick as National Sales Director

Minleon USA Appoints Cynthia Austwick as National Sales Director

Minleon USA announces and welcomes Cynthia Austwick as national sales director, effective September 10.
Austwick will work out of Minleon USA's new Las Vegas office and will be responsible for increasing revenue in the ...
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(9/13/2018)

-BackStage Pass: Reflections on Life in the Theatre

BackStage Pass: Reflections on Life in the Theatre

BackStage Pass announce sthe release of the latest in the ongoing series of video interviews with people who have helped create the history and shape the future of the live entertainment industry. The interview highlights ...More

(9/13/2018)

-RF Shows Chooses Robe

RF Shows Chooses Robe

RF Shows is a fast growing production and rental company based in Noordorp, just outside The Hague in the south of The Netherlands, owned and run by Jeroen Kwakernaak. He officially founded the company at age 18, turning ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Harman Professional Solutions Illuminates New Susie Sainsbury Theatre at London's Royal Academy of Music

Harman Professional Solutions Illuminates New Susie Sainsbury Theatre at London's Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy of Music recently deployed Martin by Harman MAC Encore Series lighting fixtures to create stunning visuals for operas, symphonies, musicals, and more in its new Susie Sainsbury Theatre. ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Elton John Kicks Off Farewell Tour with TAIT

Elton John Kicks Off Farewell Tour with TAIT

With a career that spans more than half a century, Elton John kicked off his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, at the PPL Centre in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The stage is set with a massive LED screen framed by a highly-detailed, ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Chroma-Q Inspire House Lighting for Auckland's Victory Convention Center

Chroma-Q Inspire House Lighting for Auckland's Victory Convention Center

There are plenty of jokes about changing light bulbs, but they usually don't involve 80 fittings.
However, that was the brief for Nick Abel and Mike Jones, the managing directors of New Zealand's LS Group, when ...
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(9/13/2018)

-CPL Makes 2 Million Pound Investment in Video Technologies

CPL Makes 2 Million Pound Investment in Video Technologies

Technical production specialist CPL has invested around 2 million pounds in some of the latest LED, processing, media server, and projection technology to ensure it can offer all clients the most creative and appropriate video ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Theatre in Review: The Naturalists (Pond Theatre Company/Walkerspace)

Theatre in Review: The Naturalists (Pond Theatre Company/Walkerspace)

The Naturalists introduces us to Jaki McCarrick, whom we will surely be hearing from again, such is her gift for singular, sharply drawn characters and dialogue with a touch of the lyric about it. (The Pond Theatre ...More

(9/13/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties (MCC Theater/Lucille Lortel Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties (MCC Theater/Lucille Lortel Theatre)

The limitations of our database prevent me from listing this play's full title in our headline slot. The unexpurgated version is Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties; In Essence, a Queer and Occasionally Hazardous Exploration; Do ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Chauvet Professional Looking Forward To PLASA

Chauvet Professional Looking Forward To PLASA

Chauvet Professional's Maverick, STRIKE, Ovation, and COLORado fixtures have been making their mark on the theatrical and touring scene this summer, being specified for shows on Broadway and concerts by bands like Counting Crows and ...More

(9/12/2018)

-A New Dawn Arrives with the Worldwide Launch of Vista 3 by Chroma-Q

A New Dawn Arrives with the Worldwide Launch of Vista 3 by Chroma-Q

Chroma-Q, who recently acquired and rebranded the Jands Vista lighting & media control system, has released the Vista 3 software, which introduces a large number of new features and improvements.
After receiving extensive user ...
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(9/12/2018)

-Eilon Engineering Announces Market-Leading 5-Year Limited Warranty

Eilon Engineering Announces Market-Leading 5-Year Limited Warranty

Eilon Engineering announces that as of September 1, 2018, all Eilon Engineering load monitoring systems are sold with a market-leading 5-year limited warranty. The 5-year warranty, which includes the company's Ron StageMaster ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Acclaim Lighting Introduces Flex Tube Pixel SE for Customized Color Outdoor LED Lighting Applications

Acclaim Lighting Introduces Flex Tube Pixel SE for Customized Color Outdoor LED Lighting Applications

Acclaim Lighting introduces Flex Tube Pixel SE, a flexible, side-emitting LED strip that features RGB control of every 3.27" section for virtually any exterior or interior lighting application. IP68-rated and submersible to 3', Flex ...More

(9/12/2018)

-In Memoriam: Terri Rae Cooper-Nelson

In Memoriam: Terri Rae Cooper-Nelson

Terri Cooper-Nelson, age 55 years, of Riegelsville, PA passed away at the Hunterdon Care Center in Flemington, NJ surrounded by friends and family after a battle with cancer.
Born in Flemington, NJ at the Hunterdon Medical ...
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(9/12/2018)

-PLASA's Guide to Latest Ecodesign Draft Regulation

PLASA's Guide to Latest Ecodesign Draft Regulation

PLASA has posted a document explaining what the latest draft of the Ecodesign regulations released by the European Commission could mean for the entertainment technology industry. Written by PLASA's Ecodesign task group ...More

(9/12/2018)

-OCUBO and AV Stumpfl Make Lisbon Shine Under the Stars

OCUBO and AV Stumpfl Make Lisbon Shine Under the Stars

Built between 1389 and 1423, the Convento do Carmo now stands in ruin but is nonetheless an iconic structure in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon. Nestling on a hill overlooking Rossio Square and facing Sao Jorge Castle in the Chiado ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Miami Dolphins Warm Up to Adrenaline-Pumping Bass with a Danley BC412 Subwoofer

Miami Dolphins Warm Up to Adrenaline-Pumping Bass with a Danley BC412 Subwoofer

Hard Rock Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins football team, and local provider Obvious Choice AV & Lighting of Hollywood, Florida is contracted to handle all pre- and post-game audio/video needs. The team warms up to high-volume hip ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Philips Vari-Lite VL800 BeamLine Delivers Colorful Punch for Glassjaw

Philips Vari-Lite VL800 BeamLine Delivers Colorful Punch for Glassjaw

Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) announces that its new Philips Vari-Lite VL800 BeamLine luminaire delivered a striking stage presence for US rock band Glassjaw at their recent show at London's O2 Academy Brixton. Lighting ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Technotrix Deploys Martin Audio Wavefront Precision at Lollapalooza

Technotrix Deploys Martin Audio Wavefront Precision at Lollapalooza

Chicago's Grant Park was the site for Lollapalooza, the popular festival that featured an eclectic mix of artists such as The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, and Artic Monkeys on five stages along with cutting-edge artisanal cuisine and ...More

(9/12/2018)

-GLP JDC1 Hybrids Out in Force with Sam Hunt

GLP JDC1 Hybrids Out in Force with Sam Hunt

Singer/songwriter Sam Hunt has supported country music legend Luke Bryan on a series of stadium shows this summer (as well as undertaking solo dates), with a stage set conceived by production designer, Travis Shirley ( ...More

(9/12/2018)

-Pliant Technologies Expands Presence in New Zealand

Pliant Technologies Expands Presence in New Zealand

NAS Solutions is continuing its expansion into New Zealand and is bringing its full array of brand offerings along for the ride. Included among these is Pliant Technologies, which began working with the distributor through its ...More

(9/11/2018)

-Smarty Hybrid, Obsidian, Artiste Picasso to Highlight 2018 PLASA for Elation

Smarty Hybrid, Obsidian, Artiste Picasso to Highlight 2018 PLASA for Elation

Elation Professional is excited to show visitors to PLASA Show 2018 a range of innovative lighting tools with real impact that continues Elation's efforts to bring innovation and ROI products to the market. Lighting ...More

(9/11/2018)

-New Hires and Promotions at Meyer Sound

New Hires and Promotions at Meyer Sound

In response to increased global demand and expanding research activities at its Berkeley, California headquarters, Meyer Sound has added three new hires and announced a key promotion.
Roland Morcom has been named sales ...
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(9/11/2018)

-Williams Sound and Pointmaker Announce Launch of New Corporate Identity

Williams Sound and Pointmaker Announce Launch of New Corporate Identity

Williams Sound and Pointmaker, global manufacturers of wireless communication, video annotation, and presentation technologies, announce the launch of their new brand and corporate identity Williams AV. Accompanying ...More

(9/11/2018)

-4Wall Entertainment Purchases 14 New Hippotizer V4+

4Wall Entertainment Purchases 14 New Hippotizer V4+

Hippotizer dealer, 4Wall Entertainment, takes stock of 14 new Hippotizer V4+ Media Servers, some of which marked their first outing at Jay-Z's 2018 Made in America Festival.
With 10 locations across the US, 4Wall ...
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(9/11/2018)

-FRAY Studio Creates a Magical Icy World for Broadway's Frozen with AV Support from WorldStage

FRAY Studio Creates a Magical Icy World for Broadway's Frozen with AV Support from WorldStage

Disney's Frozen, the Broadway musical based on the 2013 film -- the highest-grossing animated film ever -- brings a world of snow, ice, and the Northern Lights to the stage with video design by Finn Ross of FRAY StudioMore

(9/11/2018)

-Westbury National Lights Up Old Galt Post Office with Christie Technology

Westbury National Lights Up Old Galt Post Office with Christie Technology

The City of Cambridge, Ontario, has brought a 20-minute projection mapping show to its downtown core, delivered by Westbury National services and Christie technology. To celebrate the reopening of the former Galt Post ...More

(9/11/2018)

-The Muni Amphitheater Selects Powersoft's Amplifier Platforms for Consistent Quality Performance

The Muni Amphitheater Selects Powersoft's Amplifier Platforms for Consistent Quality Performance

When upgrading the sound system at The Muni, a locally revered natural amphitheatre now in its 53rd season, Trent Keeling, senior design consultant at Advanced Audio and Lighting Systems, selected two Powersoft ...More

(9/11/2018)

-Prolyte Group Announces International Training Facility

Prolyte Group Announces International Training Facility

Prolyte Group announces the opening of their new International Training Center (ITC) at Rheiner Strasse 125, D 48282 in Emsdetten, Germany. The new ITC state-of-art facility will provide a venue for Prolyte events and Prolyte ...More

(9/11/2018)

-Elite Multimedia Productions Hits Big on Poison the Parish with Seether

Elite Multimedia Productions Hits Big on Poison the Parish with Seether

Known for their live performances filled with heavy-hitting melodies and a powerful atmosphere, multi-platinum artists Seether recently released their seventh studio album, Poison the Parish. As a reminder to the band's ...More

(9/11/2018)

-Rock band Amen's 20th Anniversary Concert Lights Up Lima with Claypaky Mythos2 and Sharpy

Rock band Amen's 20th Anniversary Concert Lights Up Lima with Claypaky Mythos2 and Sharpy

Peruvian group Amen performed a spectacular homecoming gig at Lima's Gran Teatro Nacional in August to mark two decades of success. Lighting designer Gianfranco Di Vitto was armed with the versatile Claypaky Mythos2 and ...More

(9/11/2018)

-Prljavo Kazaliste Bigs it Up with Robe

Prljavo Kazaliste Bigs it Up with Robe

Legendary Croatian rock band Prljavo Kazaliste ended their 40th anniversary tour with a show-stopping stadium concert at the Kranjceviceva football stadium in the heart of capital city Zagreb.
The final concert was sold out well in ...
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(9/11/2018)

-NEXO's STM and GEO S Series Come Together for Pope's Irish Spectacular

NEXO's STM and GEO S Series Come Together for Pope's Irish Spectacular

Attracting headlines all over the world, the Pope's visit to Ireland comprised just three public appearances. The Festival of Families at Dublin's iconic Croke Park Stadium was a sell-out, gathering an audience of more than 82,000 for a ...More

(9/11/2018)

-University of Toledo Learns the Value of ICONYX

University of Toledo Learns the Value of ICONYX

One of 14 state universities in Ohio, the University of Toledo is 20,500 students strong, with more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, several of them nationally ranked. Nestled on the south bank of the Ottawa ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Shure Upgrades Bodypack Receivers for PSM 900 and PSM 1000 Monitoring Systems

Shure Upgrades Bodypack Receivers for PSM 900 and PSM 1000 Monitoring Systems

Shure announce the new P9RA+ and P10R+ bodypack receivers that operate with the PSM 900 and PSM 1000 Wireless Personal Monitor Systems, respectively. Both the P9RA+ and P10R+ deliver enhanced RF performance while preserving the ...More

(9/10/2018)

-ESTA's Technical Standards Program Posts Two Documents for Public Review

ESTA's Technical Standards Program Posts Two Documents for Public Review

E1.33 - 201x, Entertainment Technology -- (RDMnet) -- Message Transport and Device Management of ANSI E1.20 (RDM) over IP Networks: This standard defines a method for carrying E1.20 (RDM) messages over IP networks. It also ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Sweetwater Launches Sale of Martin by Harman Lighting Product

Sweetwater Launches Sale of Martin by Harman Lighting Product

Sweetwater is excited to announce a new partnership with Martin by Harman that will give customers a variety of options in professional stage and theater lighting.
The music instrument and pro-audio retailer hosted a ...
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(9/10/2018)

-Eaton Zero 88 to Exhibit at PLASA 2018

Eaton Zero 88 to Exhibit at PLASA 2018

Eaton's lighting control brand Zero 88 celebrates a year since the launch of its successful FLX S range ... of small, powerful, and highly intuitive lighting consoles, ideal for small to medium shows utilizing a mix of ...More

(9/10/2018)

-ADJ to Demonstrate Latest Video and Lighting Fixtures at PLASA 2018

ADJ to Demonstrate Latest Video and Lighting Fixtures at PLASA 2018

This month ADJ will once again be exhibiting at the world-renowned PLASA Show in London, September 16 - 18. An essential event for professionals working in the entertainment technology industry, the show attracts visitors ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Live Sound Legend John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018

Live Sound Legend John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at  AES New York 2018

Sound reinforcement pioneer and innovator John Meyer will deliver the AES New York 2018 Convention's Heyser Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 19, at 6:30pm. Speaking on the topic "Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Estonia Public Broadcasting Invests in Robe

Estonia Public Broadcasting Invests in Robe

Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) has recently invested in new Robe Spiider and DL7S Profile LED luminaries for their main studios in downtown Tallinn, where they are "making a big impact" in both of the principal studios, and ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Unfazed Productions Makes Floral Experience Blossom with Chauvet Professional

Unfazed Productions Makes Floral Experience Blossom with Chauvet Professional

The quote "there is no limit to creativity," appears several times on Heike Haywood's business website and Facebook page. She and her team at Fleur Le Cordier demonstrated this truism in colorful and fragrant fashion recently at ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Stone Temple Pilots Travel First Class with DiGiCo's SD12

Stone Temple Pilots Travel First Class with DiGiCo's SD12

From the very first product that bore the DiGiCo moniker, there is one thing that no one has argued about, no matter their console loyalties: the team in the UK pack a tremendous amount of power into a relatively small amount ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Inaugural Slate of Seven TEA Masters Will be Honored at 2018 TEA SATE Orlando -- SeaWorld

Inaugural Slate of Seven TEA Masters Will be Honored at 2018 TEA SATE Orlando -- SeaWorld

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) -- the international membership association for the makers of compelling places and experiences -- announced the slate of honorees for the new, inaugural TEA Masters Program, honoring ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Ampco Flashlight Rentals Invests in Ayrton Ghibli and MagicPanelFX

Ampco Flashlight Rentals Invests in Ayrton Ghibli and MagicPanelFX

Dutch rental company, Ampco Flashlight Rentals, has invested in Ayrton Ghibli and Ayrton MagicPanelFX fixtures for its rental stock to meet the rising demands of its customers. This is the first time the company has ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Britannia Row and Clair Global: An Anglo-American Alliance

Britannia Row and Clair Global: An Anglo-American Alliance

Since the Spring of this year, two rock legends of the 1980s have teamed up to co-headline a mammoth tour of the US. Running from May through until October, British veterans Def Leppard and American stalwarts, Journey, are criss ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Heartbreak House (Gingold Theatrical Group/Theatre Row)

Theatre in Review: Heartbreak House (Gingold Theatrical Group/Theatre Row)

Heartbreak House is a decaying country manse where the willful members of the Shotover family take part in shameless intrigues, violating social norms and behaving in a beastly manner to their put-upon guests while remaining ...More

(9/10/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Separate and Equal (59E59)

Theatre in Review: Separate and Equal (59E59)

In Separate and Equal, a pickup basketball game becomes a proxy war in the fractured, fractious state of race relations in Birmingham, Alabama, 1951. Seth Panitch, who is responsible for both the script and its ...More

(9/7/2018)

-City Theatrical at PLASA 2018

City Theatrical at PLASA 2018

City Theatrical will be demonstrating new technology on Stand H50 at PLASA 2018 in London's National Hall, Olympia from September 16 - 18. Live demonstrations include incredibly bright and flexible QolorFLEX NuNeon linear ...More

(9/7/2018)

-Artistic Licence to Exhibit at PLASA London

Artistic Licence to Exhibit at PLASA London

Artistic Licence announces the launch of daliGate quad, a product that seamlessly integrates DALI with Art-Net and DMX/RDM. New also is Rail-Split RJ45, a premium DIN rail splitter developed in response to high customer demand. ...More

(9/7/2018)

-Lex Products Introduces the PowerGATE 800 Amp Power Input Panel

Lex Products Introduces the PowerGATE 800 Amp Power Input Panel

Lex Products' 800 Amp PowerGATE Power Input Panel is fully cULus Listed and the latest in a series of generator-ready panels that provide safe, reliable, and convenient access to temporary electricity in power outage and disaster ...More

(9/7/2018)

-Jason Howard Appointed Director of Operations for the Ottawa Office of Solotech

Jason Howard Appointed Director of Operations for the Ottawa Office of Solotech

Philip Giffard, Solotech president, sales and integration division, announces the appointment of Jason Howard as director of operations for the Ottawa office, effective September 5, 2018. ...More

(9/7/2018)

-NewTek Promotes Will Waters to Vice President of Worldwide Customer Success

NewTek Promotes Will Waters to Vice President of Worldwide Customer Success

NewTek, producer of software-driven professional video products, announces the appointment of Will Waters as vice president of worldwide customer success. Waters' appointment reflects NewTek's continued investment in the ...More

(9/7/2018)

-URTA and Vertigo "Pay It Forward" with New Candidate Award

URTA and Vertigo &quot;Pay It Forward&quot; with New Candidate Award

URTA announces an expansion of the Candidate Awards program for attendees seeking placement in MFA theatre programs at the annual "URTAs."
The Candidate Awards provide free registration for The URTAs, including free attendance to ...
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(9/7/2018)

-disguise Powers Foo Fighters' Video-intensive Concrete and Gold World Tour

disguise Powers Foo Fighters' Video-intensive Concrete and Gold World Tour

Foo Fighters are concluding their long-running Concrete and Gold Tour, throughout which disguise's gx range media servers, running the latest r15 software, have driven the video-intensive show. The band's ninth tour, Concre ...More

(9/7/2018)

-alt-J Makes History with L-ISA at Forest Hills Stadium

alt-J Makes History with L-ISA at Forest Hills Stadium

UK band alt-J, currently on a world tour in support of their third studio album, 2017's Relaxer, recently made history as the first rock band to use L-Acoustics' L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology to envelop nearly 12 ...More

(9/7/2018)

-Elite Multimedia Supplies Artiste DaVinci for Student Life Summer Camps

Elite Multimedia Supplies Artiste DaVinci for Student Life Summer Camps

For many youth in America, summer is synonymous with summer camp and for thousands of Christian youth that means a stay at a Student Life Camp. Student Life has operated a variety of week-long interdenominational summer camps across the US ...More

(9/7/2018)

-GLP's KNV -- Stunning Debut with Scooter

GLP's KNV -- Stunning Debut with Scooter

Before making its high profile debut on this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, GLP's new KNV went out on a "field test" tour with German band Scooter. This gave production designer Jerry Appelt and his lighting ...More

(9/7/2018)

-MAXON to Sponsor Half Rez 7 Motion Design Conference in Chicago

MAXON to Sponsor Half Rez 7 Motion Design Conference in Chicago

MAXON, a developer of professional 3D modeling, animation, painting, and rendering solutions, is pleased to return as a sponsor of Half Rez 2018, the premier Midwest annual conference dedicated to the craft of motion design. Half ...More

(9/7/2018)

-Bien Trucha Group Serves Up Auditory Ambrosia with d&b audiotechnik

Bien Trucha Group Serves Up Auditory Ambrosia with d&b audiotechnik

The Bien Trucha Group, located in Geneva, Illinois, owns four popular restaurants located in the western suburbs of Chicago. In keeping with their commitment to quality food and atmosphere, their most recently opened restaurants, Quiubo ...More

(9/7/2018)

-DPA Makes Brit Floyd's Sound Shine Like a Crazy Diamond

DPA Makes Brit Floyd's Sound Shine Like a Crazy Diamond

Billed as the world's greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, the nine-piece band Brit Floyd is now an international phenomenon that regularly performs to sold out audiences. To ensure that their vocal sound is as good as it possibly can be, ...More

(9/6/2018)

-RC4 Wireless Triples the Fun -- Eight New Six Channel Wireless DMX Dimmers Premier at PLASA

RC4 Wireless Triples the Fun -- Eight New Six Channel Wireless DMX Dimmers Premier at PLASA

"The new RC4 Wireless series of six-channel wireless dimmers provide more dimmers in one small unit, ideal for LED tape and panels with five and six colors, or to run two LED devices that are three colors each," states James ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Robe to Exhibit at PLASA 2018

Robe to Exhibit at PLASA 2018

Robe is proud to be a platinum sponsor for the 2018 PLASA Show (Professional Lighting & Sound Association) trade show in west London, now in its third year at the Olympia venue, September 16 - 18. ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Audinate Announces New Dante Adapter Module Family

Audinate Announces New Dante Adapter Module Family

Audinate announces the availability of Dante Adapter Modules, designed for the production of cost-effective, compact, manufacturer-branded Dante audio adapters and low-channel count audio devices. Dante Adapter Modules ...More

(9/6/2018)

-New Pro In-Ears from Sennheiser Enhance Monitor Sound

New Pro In-Ears from Sennheiser Enhance Monitor Sound

Audio specialist Sennheiser is launching a brand-new series of professional in-ears, beginning with the IE 40 PRO entry model which will be available towards the end of this month. The IE 40 PRO ensures impeccable audio ...More

(9/6/2018)

-ArKaos Hooks Up with NewTek NDI

ArKaos Hooks Up with NewTek NDI

Digital control specialist ArKaos today announces its support for software-driven IP workflows using NewTek NDI Network Device Interface protocol.
Joining the industry's largest IP ecosystem of products, and a rapidly ...
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(9/6/2018)

-Dynaudio Reaches New Heights with Completely Redesigned Confidence High-End Speaker Range

Dynaudio Reaches New Heights with Completely Redesigned Confidence High-End Speaker Range

This week at CEDIA Expo, Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio is offering the North American market its first look at an update to the company's legendary Confidence Hi-Fi speaker range. With this update, Dynaudio brings its ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Roland Professional AV Expands Team with New Appointments

Roland Professional AV Expands Team with New Appointments

Roland Professional AV announces two new appointments of key personnel: Lon Mass as director of pro AV, and Alan Ruppert as national sales manager - pro AV. Both Mass and Ruppert will be based in New York. The ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Etymotic Launches the ER3SE and ER3XR Earphones

Etymotic Launches the ER3SE and ER3XR Earphones

Etymotic Research announces the launch of two new earphone models, the ER3SE Studio Edition and the ER3XR Extended Response earphones, as value priced versions of the company's category leading ER4 reference standard earphones. ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Data Strategy Announces a New Product -- VeriCal -- to Preview at PLASA 2018

Data Strategy Announces a New Product -- VeriCal -- to Preview at PLASA 2018

Data Strategy announces the first showing of a new product -- VeriCal -- on stand K10 at this year's PLASA Show 2018 at Olympia, London, September 16 - 18. The new product, which is available for purchase or hire, verifies ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Harman Professional Solutions Illuminates the Worship Experience at Church of the Highlands

Harman Professional Solutions Illuminates the Worship Experience at Church of the Highlands

Church of the Highlands recently updated their main Birmingham, Alabama, facility with a complete lighting package by Harman Professional Solutions, comprised entirely of Martin by Harman luminaires. ...More

(9/6/2018)

-SNA Displays Brings Massive LED Screens to Downtown Los Angeles Development with Support from Christie Terra

SNA Displays Brings Massive LED Screens to Downtown Los Angeles Development with Support from Christie Terra

SNA Displays Brings Massive LED Screens to Downtown Los Angeles Development with Support from Christie Terra The new Circa development in downtown Los Angeles is a traffic stopper. The twin 35-story luxury residential towers, on the ...More

(9/6/2018)

-LDI2018 and LightShow West 2018 Share Access for All Attendees

LDI2018 and LightShow West 2018 Share Access for All Attendees

Two trade shows with an accent on lighting are taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center the week of October 15 - 21, and attendees registered for either show can use a special promotional code to get a free exhibit hall badge to ...More

(9/6/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Private Peaceful (TBG Mainstage)

Theatre in Review: Private Peaceful (TBG Mainstage)

Joey, the title character of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, is fed into the vortex of World War I, left to wander a wasteland of death and destruction. Tommo, the soldier protagonist of Morpurgo's Private Peaceful, ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Registration Opens for the 2019 URTAs

Registration Opens for the 2019 URTAs

Candidate registration has opened for the 2019 URTA Auditions and Interviews, widely known as "The URTAs." The event, produced by the University Resident Theatre Association, allows MFA candidates in all areas of theatre a ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Robert Juliat to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

Robert Juliat to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

Robert Juliat will be exhibiting at PLASA London 2018, at London's Olympia, September 16 - 18, with exclusive UK distributor Ambersphere Solutions on stand K40. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Lightpower Collection Presents Neal Preston's In the Eye of the Rock'n'Roll Hurricane at PLASA 2018

Lightpower Collection Presents Neal Preston's In the Eye of the Rock'n'Roll Hurricane at PLASA 2018

When it comes to rock 'n' roll photography, Neal Preston is the most outstanding photographer in the live and documentary genre. During a career that spans more than 40 years, he has built up the most extensive body of work in ...More

(9/5/2018)

-GoboPlus.com and CutColourPlus Take Part in PLASA 2018

GoboPlus.com and CutColourPlus Take Part in PLASA 2018

GoboPlus.com will be exhibiting at PLASA 2018 on stand B2 in London Olympia, September 16 - 18. GoboPlus.com is the one-stop online shop for custom and standard gobos in metal, glass, and plastic, plus accessories and Rosco ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Followspots Made Easy at WE Day with Follow-Me

Followspots Made Easy at WE Day with Follow-Me

WE Day is an event that brings young people together and celebrates the actions they have taken towards changing the world. The event spans multiple countries in a variety of venues including arenas, schools, and more. ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Allen & Heath Expands SQ Capabilities with SLink Option Card

Allen & Heath Expands SQ Capabilities with SLink Option Card

Allen & Heath announces a new Slink option card for its SQ digital mixer series, opening up SQ's potential for digital front-of-house / monitor splits, broadcast feeds, recording, and more.
With the same functionality as the ...
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(9/5/2018)

-Pascal Sets New Bar for Power Density in Pro Audio Class-D Amplifier Modules

Pascal Sets New Bar for Power Density in Pro Audio Class-D Amplifier Modules

Pascal's new L-PRO2 series represents a new standard in power density for Class-D power amplification, as the world's smallest 1,500W RMS amp module.
The L-PRO2 inherits the "highest power density" title from the S-PRO series ...
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(9/5/2018)

-Shure Opens Office in Bengaluru, India

Shure Opens Office in Bengaluru, India

Shure Incorporated, a manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics, announces it has opened a new sales and marketing office in Bengaluru, India. Furthering the company's presence in Asia, the office officially opened on ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Arista Corporation and NetworkSound Partner for 4K Video and Multichannel Audio Solution

Arista Corporation and NetworkSound Partner for 4K Video and Multichannel Audio Solution

Arista Corporation, a manufacturer of video wall LCD displays, AV extenders, matrix switchers, AV MultiViewers, and related products for the AV installation and industrial markets, announces a partnership that will streamline ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Lectrosonics Introduces the RPS4 Universal DC Power Supply with Redundant Internal Supply Modules

Lectrosonics Introduces the RPS4 Universal DC Power Supply with Redundant Internal Supply Modules

Lectrosonics announces the release of the RPS4, a high-reliability universal DC power supply with redundant internal supply modules. The unit is designed as a 12V DC source for low-voltage devices such as wireless microphone ...More

(9/5/2018)

-DAS Audio Helps Seattle Revival Center Deliver a Crystal-Clear Message

DAS Audio Helps Seattle Revival Center Deliver a Crystal-Clear Message

With its mission to create environments where identity is realized, authority is revealed, and destiny is engaged, Seattle Revival Center is a non-denominational house of worship located in King County, Washington. To improve the sound ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Sterling Unveils the Versatile SP150SMK Condenser Microphone Kit with Shockmount

Sterling Unveils the Versatile SP150SMK Condenser Microphone Kit with Shockmount

Whether the user is launching a new project studio or expanding their microphone collection, the versatile new Sterling Audio SP150SMK Condenser Microphone and Shockmount Package is a great choice for their microphone arsenal. ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Bandit Lites Illuminated Black Music Honors

Bandit Lites Illuminated Black Music Honors

Bandit Lites was honored to provide the lighting for the third annual Black Music Honors, an evening paying tribute to remarkable trailblazers, performers, and icons. Hosted by Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett and held at the ...More

(9/5/2018)

-55TEC - Beijing's First WSDG Studio Scores 19 2018 Top Ten China Hits

55TEC - Beijing's First WSDG Studio Scores 19 2018 Top Ten China Hits

How does a recording studio follow a track record of nine Top Ten China hits (including six #1s) in its first six months of operation? For the WSDG Walters-Storyk Design Group-designed 55TEC Studios, it records an additional 19 ...More

(9/5/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin (59E59)

Theatre in Review: Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin (59E59)

An American icon is discovered in splendid isolation in Hershey Felder's latest exercise in musical history. (For those of you coming in late, Felder -- an actor, pianist, and composer -- has pioneered his own genre of solo ...More

(9/4/2018)

-RCF Group Announces the Acquisition of EAW

RCF Group Announces the Acquisition of EAW

RCF Group, one of the fastest growing group in the pro audio market today announces that it is acquiring Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of install and touring sound headquartered in ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Ownership Change at BMI Supply

Ownership Change at BMI Supply

BMI Supply, in its 32nd year of operation, announces an ownership transition.
Cindy Barber, president and owner since 2010, has sold the company to longtime employees Steve Roudebush and Matt Williams. The ...
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(9/4/2018)

-Ayrton to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

Ayrton to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

Thirty-nine thousand lumens...750W LED... Ayrton continues to push the envelope as it launches two new products at PLASA 2018.
Ayrton brings yet more innovation to PLASA London with the launch of two fabulous new ...
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(9/4/2018)

-MDG to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

MDG to Exhibit at PLASA London 2018

MDG will be exhibiting at the PLASA Show on stand D50 where it will be showing its WPE Series of IP55-rated weatherproof and dust-resistant haze and fog generators, which will be represented on the stand by the ATMe WPE ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Anolis and ArKaos Announce Partnership

Anolis and ArKaos Announce Partnership

Premium architectural LED lighting manufacturer Anolis and leading real-time visual processing technology provider ArKaos ... announce a highly innovative collaboration which will see the two well-known and respected ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Yamaha DZR/DXS-XLF and CZR/CXS-XLF Loudspeakers and Subwoofers, With Extra Processing Power, Are Now Shipping

Yamaha DZR/DXS-XLF and CZR/CXS-XLF Loudspeakers and Subwoofers, With Extra Processing Power, Are Now Shipping

Yamaha announces that the company has begun shipment of the new lines of powered (DZR/DXS-XLF) and passive (CZR/CXS-XLF) loudspeakers and subwoofers, offering enhanced performance and professional sound quality. ...More

(9/4/2018)

-The Warfield Enters a New Era of Lighting with the Philips Vari-Lite VLZ

The Warfield Enters a New Era of Lighting with the Philips Vari-Lite VLZ

Signify announces that the famed Warfield Theatre in downtown San Francisco, California has upgraded its stage lighting with its latest LED technology. Now using the new Philips Vari-Lite VLZ Spot luminaire, plus wash ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Meeting Services, Inc. Chooses Artiste Picasso for Large Conference Event

Meeting Services, Inc. Chooses Artiste Picasso for Large Conference Event

Lighting designer Leonard Delgado and the team at Meeting Services, Inc. (MSI) were looking to move away from conventional fixtures on a large user conference event and found their new light in Elation Professional ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Robe at the Top of the Games

Robe at the Top of the Games

Nearly 200 Robe moving lights graced the spectacular lighting scheme devised for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Central Americana & Caribbean Games, staged in the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, in the key Colombian ...More

(9/4/2018)

-AES New York 2018 Detailed Technical Program Calendar of Presentations and Events Now Online

AES New York 2018 Detailed Technical Program Calendar of Presentations and Events Now Online

The AES New York 2018 Technical Program -- the highlight of the AES's 70th anniversary year -- offers the ultimate audio experience, spanning all audio specialties and topics, and digging as deep as it is wide. The AES has posted ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Rogues Rev Up Machine Gun Kelly's Festival for Alex Kay

Rogues Rev Up Machine Gun Kelly's Festival for Alex Kay

Held each August at the Ohio Dream Park, Machine Gun Kelly's EST Festival has a giant waterslide on its grounds. Good thing, too. A quick dunk in the massive pool was probably the only chance fans got to cool off during this two-day ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Allen & Heath to Present Digital Audio Mixing Workshop at the 2018 Experience Conference

Allen & Heath to Present Digital Audio Mixing Workshop at the 2018 Experience Conference

Allen & Heath's Kevin Madden will present a digital audio mixing workshop on September 5 at 3:00pm at the 2018 Experience Conference in Orlando, Florida. Madden, Allen & Heath USA's eastern regional sales manager, is ...More

(9/4/2018)

-Avolites Ai Unites Video with 311 Rockers

Avolites Ai Unites Video with 311 Rockers

311's Unity tour is criss-crossing North America with a full video rig powered by Avolites' Ai.
The American rockers worked with production designer Bobby Grey, from Sightline Design Group, who created a ...
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(9/4/2018)

-Theatre in Review: Scraps (The Flea Theater)

Theatre in Review: Scraps (The Flea Theater)

This mishmash of scenes and styles serves up dramatic scraps in its search for the right format to dramatize the aftermath of a young black man's unmotivated killing at the hands of a white cop. The playwright, Geraldine Inoa, ...More

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