PK SOUND has welcomed St. Louis, MO’s Logic Systems to the PK Alliance. The partnership currently finds the two companies working together and leveraging each other’s strengths to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and position themselves for the industry’s resurgence. “The pandemic has introduced new challenges for all of us. We need to be proactive instead of reactive, and have been strategising and investing in ourselves to help reignite the live sound industry in a way that serves us all better,” commented Darryl Ross, Senior Application Support for PK SOUND. “Collaborating with partners like Logic Systems has been critical throughout…
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Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has named Pink Noise Professionals as its exclusive distribution partner in India. This strategic agreement will help bring the entire EAW product catalog to the region. “I am delighted to welcome Pink Noise Professionals into the EAW family as our exclusive distribution partner in India,” says James Bamlett, EAW director of sales, APAC. “Pink Noise Professionals is a young, fast-growing company that is already making an impact in the pro audio industry throughout the region. We are excited to work with the team at Pink Noise Professionals and its extensive dealer network throughout the country. The…
Following previous news, Solotech has announced the completion of the acquisition of Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound. As expected, Solotech, expands its activities in the United States and solidifies its presence in the Nashville region by joining forces with the talented live production and systems integration team (InteRise) at Morris Light & Sound. Martin Tremblay, President and CEO, Solotech, shares why this acquisition is highly strategic: “Our joint capabilities enable us to significantly strengthen our footprint in the US, and much more in Nashville, to the benefit of all our clients. It also provides assurance of our unrivaled readiness to…
RCF Audio has released new firmware (ver. 170) and apps (both for iOS and Android) for the M 20X digital mixer. The update offers, amongst bug fixes and system improvements: Improved system robustness and stability Extended digital trim level to -30…+30 dB for Stream / SD card / Drive input sources New “Solo Clear” function New Main Out After Fader Level (AFL) source option for Outputs Routing Fix of initial EQ settings after a Factory Reset Download the firmware update here.
ZAP Concepts has launched its Smart Power Plan App, to assist event organisers with power advancing, leading to fuel and emissions savings of up to 80%. Part funded through an Innovate UK research grant, the new App has been designed to give event organisers an easy-to-follow process, to take control of their power advancing and ensure onsite power generation is matched to demand. ZAP Concepts technical director Tim Benson stated: “As the world moves to introduce carbon reduction targets, the responsibility for an events’ carbon impact lies with the organisers. It has been the generator / power supply companies who…
The PSA has detailed the guidance on the restart grant and the new £425m ARG grant. Restart Grants The restart grants are available to non-essential retail businesses and businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors. The rates that apply for the hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses are: £8,000 for businesses with a rateable value of exactly £15,000 £12,000 for businesses with a rateable vale over £15,000 £18,000 for businesses with a rateable value of exactly £51,000 There is a full list of the types of business that are eligible for the grants in Annex C of…
Symphotech has published a new webinar to add to its Recover and Reopen series, following on from its contributions at the annual Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) conference, to expand the legacy of the DCMS Arts Council England funded project. The Roadmap to Reopening webinar is now available to assist organisers HERE, as they navigate their own roadmaps back to business. The AFO conference, 20th Feb, 2021, attracted 163 members to its’ virtual platform, for 12 hours of seminars and discussions centred around their potential return to business, following the loss of the 2020 festival summer season to the COVID-19…
The compact and easily transportable ADJ Pro Event Table is now available with a matte black finish. Designed as a professional alternative to banquet tables, the Pro Event Table MB can be used in a wide variety of situations, including to support sound, lighting or video control equipment, as a greeting or sales table, or as a DJ booth. The Pro Event Table MB offers a sturdy, reliable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to rickety folding tables or stacks of flight cases. It provides a robust working surface, positioned at a convenient height of 34 inches, which is recessed within the…
KV2 Audio recently appointed Korean distributor, Daon SD, to establish the brand in the Korean market. Based in the Korean capital of Seoul, Daon SD distributes a number of well-known audio brands in both the commercial AV and live entertainment sectors and supports its customers at every stage of their project, from system design through to production, installation, logistics, technical support and financing. KV2 is a welcome addition to the portfolio, offering high quality audio solutions to a variety of applications. “KV2 has opened up a huge number of possibilities for us,” said Daon SD Director, B.S. Koo. “We’ve been…
From set design, creative direction and video content, to developing and delivering the final product, darmah is a much sought-after one-stop shop that uses state-of-the-art technology to bring emotion to the audience and create unforgettable moments. A big part of that is Brompton Technology LED processing, which has been key to the company’s success story over the last six years. “Brompton makes reliable, easy-to-navigate LED processing that allows us to make all our video and xR work look amazing,” said Rodrigo Proal, founder of darmah. “As a Brompton partner, we continue to have a great experience with their people and…
ETC dealer, Black Light, has supplied new High End Systems gear through the ETC Rent program for Leith Theatre’s latest venture in Edinburgh: Live in Leith. Live in Leith will be taking place at the well-known Leith Theatre from the 20 March with musical performances from different artists being broadcast live in a series of digital gigs. The performances will be lit by 24 TurboRay fixtures which were supplied by Black Light who act as an official rental hub for the ETC Rent program. The automated fixtures are a part of the High End Systems’ Effects family and are designed…
Sustainable events agency and consultancy, Legacy Events, is set to launch a new innovative marketplace, which includes everything needed to organise a successful sustainable event, in one place. Launching on 13 April, Legacy Marketplace’s mission is to connect and empower anyone in the events industry who wants to create successful, sustainable events and facilitate a positive change in the world. It will include everything you need for a successful sustainable event, in one place. With time running out to fight climate breakdown, sustainable events have never been more important. In fact, the UK events industry emits 1.2bn kg of CO2e…
With the UK Government’s COVID-19 ‘roadmap’ in place and the prospect of a return to mass gatherings, Live Productions Business Development Manager for Solotech in the UK, including SSE Audio, Wigwam, Capital Sound and BCS Audio, Paul Timmins discusses how the summer could pan out. “What the roadmap has done is allow some (very) cautious optimism across the industry. Since the Government announcement on dates was made we’ve seen an increase in enquiries coming in from clients for events for July and beyond. “While some high-profile festivals such as Glastonbury and Download have fallen by the wayside, as they occur…
Vectorworks has released the third service pack for Vectorworks 2021 product line focusing on key updates for architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment design customers. Notable highlights include new partnerships and functionality in Vectorworks Cloud Services, along with direct access to create and edit GDTF fixtures in the Vectorworks Spotlight interface. “The release of Vectorworks 2021 Service Pack 3 exemplifies our focus to provide quality and performance improvements for the industries we serve and ensure designers that their workflow is always fully supported,” said Vectorworks Chief Technology Officer Steve Johnson. “Our dedication lies in partnering with applications that provide innovative technology…
Martin Professional has released MAC Ultra Wash and Performance lighting fixtures – a bold, no-nonsense workhorse and the brightest wash Martin Professional has ever developed. MAC Ultra Wash’s 1150 W, 6000 K proprietary LED light engine, delivers a jaw-dropping 63,500 lumens from a 220 mm front lens and features incredibly fast 1:10 zoom range. 50,000+ hour light engine is the latest in a long line of Martin feats of innovation. No matter what the application, you can reliably count on consistent quality of light and output – show after show for many years to come. The MAC Ultra Wash also…
Det Nye Teateret (The New Theatre) is a brand new theatre in Trondheim, Norway that has fully embraced livestreamed performances, with a little help from Norsk Pro and a dLive mixing system. Det Nye Teateret had not yet hosted its first performance when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape, forcing a complete rethink. Rather than choosing to film conventional performances onstage, the theatre has devised a series of dynamic performances through 2020 involving labyrinthine sets and performers ranging throughout the 1000m2 space. The scope and ambition of these performances led Det Nye Teateret to turn to locally-based PA rental and…
Allen & Heath has released Avantis firmware V1.1, a major update bringing powerful new features to the recent TEC Award-winning 64-channel digital mixer. Headline items include Avantis Director software, new dPack processors and numerous enhancements and workflow improvements for engineers working in all environments, from houses of worship to live streaming. The centrepiece of the update is the hotly anticipated release of Avantis Director software, a free Windows and Mac OS application enabling offline editing and online control capabilities. Offline mode can be used for the creation and editing of show files and system configuration, as well as serving as…
Industry collective #WeMakeEvents has launched a powerful new video campaign to highlight the ongoing hardship and struggles of the live events supply chain. Supported by some of the biggest stars in music, comedy and theatre – the campaign aims to raise awareness of 700,000 people in the supply chain, almost all of whom haven’t been able to work for twelve months. The campaign also launches TEXTING TEXTING ONETWO, an appeal to raise funds for these highly skilled people through industry charity Backup. Providing their video messages of support, with an introduction by Simon Callow, artists include; Sir Mick Jagger, Katherine…
