Out Board returns to this year’s PLASA Show (Olympia London – 4-6 September 2022) on stand J5, amidst one of the company’s busiest years, both in global sales and in product development. On-stand there will be the opportunity for a hands-on tryout and audition of the latest TiMax 600-Series Mac and PC software, which boasts significant augmentations to TimeLine and PanSpace object-based spatialisation functionality, along with UI workflow enhancements derived from extensive user-feedback. The 600-Series software also addresses vital compatibility with the latest Windows 11 and Mac M1 platforms. Visitors to the stand will be able to learn a little…
Author: James Robertson
As Ayrton continues to expand its carefully chosen network of distributors and comprehensive global customer service, it has welcomed VGD Project SIA of Riga, Latvia as its newest distributor. With immediate effect, VGD Project will exclusively represent Ayrton in Latvia and Estonia. VDG Project was founded in 2013 as the Certified Provider Distributor and training centre for L-Acoustics in Baltic States where it is responsible for the territories of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, as well as Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Uzbekistan. The company, project specialists with a reputation for investing only in the top technologies, then looked to extend its…
The latest addition to ADJ’s new range of wash lights featuring powerful RGB+Lime colour mixing LEDs, the Encore LP32IP, is a multi-functional IP65-rated panel fixture. Designed for rental, touring and event production, this rugged LED wash light offers smooth colour mixing with a vast palette of options and a high CRI. Suitable for use both indoors and outdoors in any weather, thanks to its IP65-rated casing design, this versatile luminaire can be used as a colour wash, blinder, strobe or eye candy effect. A total of 32 by 20-Watt 4-in-1 RGBL colour mixing LEDs are packed into the Encore LP32IP’s…
Shure supports Patchwork London on NME Best Live Act 2022 winner Rina Sawayama. Japanese-born singer-songwriter, model, and actress Rina Sawayama, released her debut album during lockdown on the Dirty Hit Label to rave reviews, from ‘strongest album of the year’ (Elton John) to ‘something truly beautiful’ (NPR). Her diverse sound from straight-up Pop to the metal influenced heavy guitar riffs, has something of a diverse appeal. In support of the album, Patchwork London were selected by Rina’s management / record label to record live video shoots during the lockdown period, providing monitoring and multi-track recording, which led to Patchwork being…
Lumens Digital Optics has launched the LC100 Media Processor. The LC100 is a new model in the CaptureVision series which enables users to record, mix and stream multiple channels of HD video live. The system is designed to simplify live production, while the deployment tool software enables administrators to centralize system management and even to automate production. LC100 is ideal for lecture capture in education, streaming worship services, sharing corporate training, and live event delivery. Joris Nevens, General Manager for Lumens Europe commented: “Today, video is everywhere – not just in the broadcast studio. LC100 makes it incredibly easy to…
In summer 2022, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returned to the Southeast Asian city island for the first time in two years. Titled The Anatomy of Performance – Ritual, the event featured over 70 performances staged at seven unique sites and venues, all designed by creative designers in various performance art disciplines. Opening the festival with a performance in a defunct power station, SIFA presented the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound provided by J5 Productions. The Singapore Chinese Orchestra, together with the Tuyang Initiative, a Sarawak-based creative agency that focuses on the cultural heritage of…
Optimal Audio open days will be returning in September 2022. Following the success of its inaugural Open Day in September 2021, and two subsequent editions in the spring, Optimal Audio will this time be sharing the limelight with its pro-audio sister brands from the Focusrite Group – Martin Audio, Focusrite Pro and Linea Research. The Open Days, which take place at the brand’s High Wycombe HQ on September 6, 7 and 8, will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the Optimal Audio team, understand more about the brand, and experience a selection of its products. Demonstrations will showcase the…
POLAR has appointed Mark Jennings to the post of Business Development Manager, Integrated Solutions. With more than fifteen years experience of the sector, Mark will be primarily focused on helping to deliver solutions for the education market. A proven technology specialist with a strong background in IT, Mark is a respected sales professional with a detailed understanding of the often unique requirements of schools, further and higher education settings. Jennings commented: “I’m delighted to be joining POLAR, and look forward to working with what is a fantastic team. The importance of technology, particularly in further and higher education settings, has…
FOH engineer Rob Drayton was first introduced to Allen & Heath’s dLive series at a tradeshow a few years ago, and he was immediately grabbed by its power and simple workflow. As Drayton noted, “I was like, man… this is cool!” He later got some hands-on experience with Allen & Heath’s SQ and Avantis series mixers, and was impressed by how easy it was to produce a good sounding mix. When it came time for Drayton to eventually go on a national tour with Grammy Award-winning artists Bryan and Katie Torwalt, he knew that a dLive would be the right…
ADJ’s new flagship IP65-rated moving head, the Hydro Profile, is now shipping. It combines a high-power 660W LED light engine that delivers 25,000+ Lumens of output with a precision-engineered optical system and expansive collection of beam-shaping tools including: a 4-blade framing system, dynamic animation wheel, and an impressive zoom range. It offers a huge amount of creative potential from a fixture that is truly designed for the demands of a grueling life on the road. At the heart of the Hydro Profile is an incredibly potent 660-Watt cool white LED engine, which delivers an impressive 25,000+ Lumens of output. This…
It’s a common sight outside the Glastonbury Festival Circus Big Top tent: people walking away shaking their heads in amazement at the astounding acrobatic feats performed inside the popular attraction. Less apparent to the casual fan, though equally impressive in its own right, is the way James Loudon and his team managed the intense flow of performances at the site. For 14 hours each day during the festival, the Glastonbury Festival Circus Big Top hosted 30 different acts by a colourful assortment of aerialists, acrobats and other performers, many of them internationally acclaimed troupes like Briefs Bite Club and Deja…
After completing a North American tour of theatres, arenas and amphitheatres (up to 10,000-cap.), Californian-based alternative metal band Deftones arrived in Europe in June for a series of sell-out shows in their own right and participation at major festivals. Deftones’ lighting and production designer, Jon Eddy, has worked with the band and their long-term production manager, Andy Tinsley, for a number of years and knows implicitly how best to light their shows, interpreting and building on the vibe put forward by lead singer Chino Moreno. This time around, he explains: “I wanted to go for something as far away as…
The Galaxie is an indoor arena located in the commune of Amnéville in northeast France. Opened in 1990 and designed in the same vein as the Zénith de Paris, the venue’s seating can accommodate more than 12,000. As well has hosting concerts by international music superstars, Galaxie also stages a variety of spectacular showcases, one of which took place over three nights in May this year. Les Choristes 2000 is a truly ambitious production presented by conductor Jacky Locks which features a live band, orchestra and solo vocalists supported by a massed choir of two thousand voices. The event, which…
Every 360ﹾ stage comes with its own special set of challenges, believes Martin Hruška. The rigging is more complex, so is cable management. Then there is the issue of positioning lighting fixtures and video panels in a way that won’t impede fan viewing angles and artist mobility. Nevertheless, when the renowned designer’s client approved his plans to go with a costlier 360ﹾ stage for arena shows by Czech star Leoš Mareš, he was ecstatic. “The essence of Leoš Mareš is to connect with the audience,” said Hruška. “He is always going out on catwalks to connect to the audience. This…
Lightning fast, packed with features, and extremely bright, the new Focus Flex from ADJ Lighting is a versatile moving head luminaire capable of creating wash, beam, and pixel effects. Designed to provide lighting designers with both flexibility and creative potential, it is ideal for event production and rental applications as well as for permanent installation in concert halls, theatres, nightclubs, and churches. The Focus Flex is the latest addition to ADJ’s popular Focus Series of LED-powered moving head fixtures and offers the solid performance, excellent build quality and value for money for which the range has become known. It is…
US rock band The Killers delighted UK and Ireland fans with their Imploding The Mirage stadium tour in May and June. For this leg, band, audience and crew benefited from an extra layer of quality in the form of a GSL PA system from d&b audiotechnik’s ground-breaking SL-Series. The GSL system is provided and supported on tour by Capital Sound, now part of Solotech UK Group. As long-standing clients of Capital, the band’s sound team was able to draw on the company’s continuing investment in d&b systems to specify an extensive GSL/KSL setup for this major tour. “The first time…
Britannia Row Productions provided comprehensive audio reinforcement for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, including the main house systems for all three stages and the live rig for headline act, Queen + Adam Lambert. Britannia Row has an impeccable track record of delivering audio equipment and crew for Britain’s Royal occasions; the Queen’s Silver, Diamond and recent Platinum Jubilee mark a decades long relationship with the prestigious events. This year, even before the set design had been finalised, broadcast sound supervisors Kev Duff and Andy Deacon decided that Ben Milton of Ben Milton Associates was the right person…
1 SOUND, a premium loudspeaker manufacturer in the USA, is excited to welcome Leonardo Dani and Leonardo D’Andrea to its team as Sales Executives focusing on Europe, Middle East, and Africa. 1 SOUND was founded in 2019 by designer Lou Mannarino and has spent the last three years growing its business in the U.S. pro-audio market and developing its catalog of innovative products. Dani and D’Andrea will work together in developing 1 SOUND’s global network of distributors as well as handling 1 SOUND sales for EMEA, taking the U.S. brand international. Leonardo Dani has 15 years of experience in developing…
