Yamaha has announced a new addition to its professional loudspeaker range, the MSP3A powered monitor, building on the faithful sound reproduction and convenience of the much-loved MSP3. Yamaha’s MSP3 has long been a fixture of many different applications, thanks to its great audio quality, compact size and convenient, front-mounted controls. The MSP3A builds on this legacy by adding key new features, including Yamaha’s Twisted Flare Port technology, which delivers an even clearer and tighter low-end, with faithful reproduction across the entire audio spectrum. The built-in 22W power amplifier is optimized for the speaker unit, which comprises a 10cm (4” )…
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Over the past 120 years, the National Association of Music Merchants has grown from a small, domestic consortium of piano dealers into a massive educational and support organization boasting arguably the world’s best trade show dedicated to both the business and pleasure of making music. When the eagerly anticipated 2021 NAMM Show had to be canceled due to continued COVID concerns, the association quickly pivoted its focus by creating a digital alternative known as Believe in Music Week, running from January 18 to 22. L-Acoustics announces that it is fully supporting NAMM this month by sponsoring a virtual Marketplace booth,…
CODA Audio has appointed Wilhelm & Willhalm Event Technology Group as a dealer partner in Southern Germany. Founded thirty years ago, Wilhelm & Willhalm is a leading player in the German events market. Based in Munich, the Group will offer the complete CODA Audio portfolio with immediate effect, including all high-end reinforcement systems for pro sound applications, as well as a comprehensive range of loudspeakers for fixed installation. CODA Audio Deutschland Managing Director, Ton Groen is upbeat about the new sales alliance: “We are more than happy about this new partnership. Wilhelm & Willhalm has long been one of the…
Imaginary Labs has announced the release of its premium subscription-based DMX plugin, Carbon for Unreal. Carbon for Unreal is a quantum-leap in the world of visualization, providing the tools and assets necessary for professional, real time productions within the powerful framework of Unreal Engine. Producers, designers, and virtual production professionals will now have a singularly powerful solution for design development, renderings, visualization, and XR productions. With the subscription-based Carbon for Unreal visualization platform, Imaginary Labs now leverages their years of expertise in the live entertainment and events visualization business to solve challenges that have eluded previous visualization software developers. They…
PSAV has announced that it will begin to operate under the Encore name as part of a planned move to align its portfolio of companies, including Hawthorn and AVC Live, under a master brand. Announced in March 2020, the move solidifies the Company’s desire to unify its operations and deliver industry leadership through end-to-end creative, production and technology services to its meeting planner customers and hotel partners, taking them far beyond traditional audiovisual services. “This is an exciting day for our family of companies,” said Ben Erwin, President and CEO. “In a world changed by the pandemic, the Encore brand…
Ayrton has appointed Sky Corporation as its new, exclusive distributor for Serbia with immediate effect. Established in 1999, Sky Corporation doo is a first-class company specialising in distribution, retail and systems integration, and a regional leader in event and production technologies and services. “At Sky Corporation we believe that high quality products and top performance are paramount in numerous applications and projects, and that’s where Ayrton steps in,” said Sky Corporation director, Milan Cvetinovic. “In the entertainment industry Ayrton products are high-end and we are happy to have the opportunity to introduce the Ayrton quality to our market. We have…
The London skyline again turned into a beacon of blue at 18:00 on Thursday 7 January. Major sporting and entertainment venues, national landmarks and historic buildings across the capital illuminated in a gesture of thanks to the NHS, volunteers and all those on the COVID healthcare frontline. Heading the list of venues were The O2, London Stadium and Olympic Park, the National Theatre and Madam Tussauds London. The #LightItBlue campaign has been organised by mental health non-profit organisation MAKEITBLUE CIC, formed last year by members of the live events and entertainment industry. Tim Owen, MAKEITBLUE Director of Strategy and Engagement…
NAMM Believe in Music Week is a new digital event, featuring a robust marketplace, cutting-edge education, entertainment and live music, providing a platform to power our industry’s recovery and support those in need. Allen & Heath will be participating in multiple aspects of the online event, with roughly two dozen planned sessions in addition to hosting their virtual exhibit space. “Rather than look at 2021 as being downsized or limited in scope and comparing to the in-person 2020 NAMM Show, we’re focusing on the expanded possibilities with the new format,” shared Allen & Heath USA marketing maestro Jeff Hawley. “Not…
Blackmagic Design has announced that livestreams for Playing for Change, an international foundation created to connect people through music, have been powered with the ATEM Mini Pro and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. The organization brings together a diverse mix of musicians from all musical genres performing in their local environment. Concerts are broadcast via the Playing for Change YouTube channel, which has more than two million subscribers. Live producer and cofounder of LivestreamBCN, Carlos Larrondo, has been involved with the foundation for the past seven years. Livestreams for the channel that Larrondo has produced direct from Barcelona have included…
Nearly 500 Astera AX3 LightDrop wireless battery-powered LED fixtures were utilised for a Weihnachtsshow (Christmas Show) special broadcast by popular German singer, dancer and entertainer, Helene Fischer. Essential elements of the show broadcast on Christmas Day – 25th of December 2020 – were recorded at the vast Halle 6 of Dusseldorf Messe, complete with a stunning production lighting designed by award-winning LD, Tim Routledge. Due to coronavirus restrictions and the relatively short lead-time in which these segments of the show had to be produced, neither Routledge nor acclaimed camera director Paul Dugdale – also based in the UK – could…
After arguably the toughest year in recent memory, Bayside Church in Granite Bay, California, one of the largest churches in the Sacramento area, wanted to do something special for its congregation this holiday season. As a special holiday gift to the community, Bayside built a Christmas village complete with ice-skating rink, towering Christmas tree and special Christmas light show, a festive holiday experience enhanced using dynamic IP-rated luminaires from Elation Professional. Alec Takahashi, a former lighting designer and lighting director at the church, was called on to light the project and worked on creative production with the church’s creative team,…
Global music superstar David Guetta, France’s most iconic DJ and music producer played a unique set live for a New Year’s Eve live stream at the Musee du Louvre in central Paris with 116 Robe iPointe moving lights on the rig. It was also the third in David Guetta’s United at Home concert series to raise money for those in need in what’s been a universally tough year for everyone. Show Designer / Director Romain Pissenem and his UK and France based creative production company High Scream were also the stream’s executive producers, working directly for the artist and collaborating closely…
Multi-platinum RCA Records Nashville entertainer Chris Young headlined the first-ever socially distanced concert at Coolray Field on November 14 2020 with a lighting package provided by long-time vendor, Bandit Lites. Young, whose new single Famous Friends with Kane Brown released last month, was joined by special guests Cassadee Pope, Kameron Marlowe, and Payton Smith for the live show. The stadium setting allowed concert goers to have 6’ spaced, pod style seating on the field, in suites and in the stands with face coverings required at all times when guests were not in their designated seats. “With a limited number of shows…
As preparations for radical new racing series Extreme E get underway, Power Logistics has been appointed to deliver its sustainable temporary power solutions to the five races planned for 2021. Extreme E will see electric SUVs competing in extreme environments around the world which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues, and is committed to having a net-zero carbon footprint by the end of its first season. Given Power Logistics’ global reputation and credentials for driving innovative, sustainable power solutions to large scale events, it is unsurprising that it is Extreme E’s supplier of choice. The…
As the world of audio continues to evolve, audio tech company Audient does the same, marking the next chapter of its journey with a brand new look and website, alongside the launch of three new products. “This represents a significant step in Audient’s evolution. Designing products that balance audio excellence and innovation continues to drive everything we do. Redefining our visual identity underlines our dedication to these ideals and helps to lay the foundations for what we hope will be a very bright future,” says marketing director, Andy Allen, leading the charge. To honour Audient’s brand transformation, the next generation…
LEA Professional has announced a partnership with C&E Marketing Pro to serve the company’s growing customer base in Florida. C&E Marketing Pro, a leading manufacturer representative firm based in Sunrise, Florida marks yet another addition to LEA Professional’s growing network of global sales partners. “LEA Professional represents everything we look for in a partner—innovative, agile and run by a highly experienced expert team,” said Mike Sajecki, President and CEO of C&E Marketing Pro. “Their industry first technology has gained a lot of traction in the market and we look forward to helping them grow their presence further in Florida.” C&E…
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Martin Audio is intent on turning 2021 into a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. The company—founded by Australian Dave Martin in London’s Covent Garden, back in 1971—has consistently flourished despite the twists and turns of the last five decades. The Martin Audio story is a triumph for British manufacturing, innovation and sustainability with an engineering development path dating back to the very foundations of the touring industry. Dom Harter, Managing Director, remarked: “While we are forever mindful that COVID restrictions are still firmly in place, this is a landmark that should be celebrated in…
dB Technologies become the exclusive distributor of Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) products in Europe and EAW the exclusive distributor of dB Technologies in the U.S. This agreement provides customers in each region with local order fulfillment and product support, leveraging the RCF Group’s extensive presence in both markets to support its growing customer base. By distributing each other’s products in their home regions, EAW and dB Technologies will better serve their customers and position themselves for growth into 2021. “The dB Technology and EAW brands offer exceptional innovation and value to their customers and deserve the best chance to grow…
