ETC introduced the High End Systems Ministar. Ministar brings versatility and performance at an affordable price point; with a compact footprint, punchy output, and a feature set, Ministar fits the spec and budget for small to medium-sized venues. Automated Lighting Product Manager, Matt Stoner commented: “What sets this fixture apart are the dual colour wheels that create the VersaColor technology, offering a spectrum of 60 pure and elegant colours that are accessible via a single channel. This empowers users to create beauty with an extensive range of colour options.” Complementing the VersaColor is QuadraTech, Stoner elaborated: “QuadraTech revolutionises the creation…
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Mitch Mueller chose VL3600 Profile IP luminaires from Vari-Lite for country singer Lainey Wilson’s debut performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Mueller’s design included 32 Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IPs, whose high output and premium features made it ideal for the design of the outdoor performance. “When I was programming the show, I was looking to do a lot of spot breakup looks with gobos layered with big pan and tilt effects, and the VL3600 played the role perfectly,” explained Mueller. “Not only are they relatively quick for their size, they also have a multitude of different ways to add that…
Renkus-Heinz has announced its attendance at NAMM 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, where the company will exhibit its ICLive X Series of digitally steerable arrays powered by its OmniBeam beam-steering software. Attendees at NAMM 2024 can learn about Renkus-Heinz’s latest technologies for live music in person at booth 17811 in ACC North Hall – Level 2 or experience them in action at the Renkus-Heinz Hilton Lobby centre stage, where live music will be played Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights exclusively through Renkus-Heinz ICLive X Series loudspeakers. Renkus-Heinz team members will also be on the floor…
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced an update to its corporate identity. This rebranding reflects Lightware’s commitment to its evolution over the past 25 years. The new design retains a connection to Lightware’s past while introducing a more streamlined look. This included an updated colour scheme and a new slogan that highlighted Lightware’s values: innovation, reliability and its European origin. The company has been responsible for developments such as the EDID manager, Hybrid Matrix switchers, transmitters and receivers, and LARA, a USB-C based collaboration solution with the Taurus UCX. While its operations have expanded globally, the company’s development and manufacturing processes…
Ross Video will make its debut at ISE 2024. Located at Stand 5J880 in Hall 5, Ross will be showcasing its latest end-to-end corporate solutions. Ross’ corporate end-to-end solutions will take centre stage, find out how organisations are leveraging technology to enable better communication, live events, conference rooms, e-learning and power hyperconnected facilities. There will also be a focus on Ross’ latest meeting room control system, Quorum, PTZ cameras, and X300/350 Pan/Tilt Heads – which enable broadcast quality video production from organisations across the globe. In addition, Oscar Juste, Senior Vice-President of Global Sales at Ross Video, will be sharing…
Naostage has released its KRATOS software to the public as a free download. In the software, users can design their own stage, set up zones to automate AV effects in sync with tracked targets, set up modules to send and receive target’s position, send any other information and commands to third-party systems and script actions to automate the show. “We want to place our solution directly into the hands of all AV enthusiasts, allowing them to experience the brilliant user interface of KRATOS and the interactions they can create with their own AV equipment,” commented Alexis Reymond, sales manager for…
DPA Microphones is showcasing its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone at ISE 2024 (Stand 7B910, Hall 7). “In an industry with a variety of shotgun microphones, we built the 2017 to stand out from the crowd, and we look forward to presenting it to attendees of ISE this year,” commented Helga Volha Somava, Product Management Director, DPA Microphones. “Measuring just 184mm (7.24 inches) in length, the 2017 is more compact than many popular solutions, yet it still offers impressive technological features, including high directivity. From its durable construction and ease of use to its leading acoustical properties, the 2017 can capture…
d&b audiotechnik has announced the appointment of Marco Baumgärtner to the role of Territory Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Baumgärtner has been with d&b since 2017, and previously held the position of Director Corporate Development, based at the company’s Head Office. In the role of Territory Manager APAC, a primary management role for d&b’s future operations in the APAC region, Baumgärtner will take responsibility for the company’s subsidiary in Singapore as Managing Director and oversee operations across Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. This enhanced focus on the territory aligns seamlessly with the escalating demand for…
K-array is returning to ISE 2024 with a programme of product releases and demonstrations to celebrate yet another jam-packed 12 months for the company. Located across two booths at this year’s show; 2J300 and 7F300, K-array brings its entire ecosystem to Barcelona, which comprises K-array, KSCAPE and KGEAR. K-array will launch PRISMA, a new digital matrix and amplifier series designed for applications that require signal routing and processing capabilities. Powered by K-array’s operating system OsKar, PRISMA can handle up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs (analogue and Dante). “PRISMA offers advanced control and the superior sound quality for which K-array…
Proteus Odeon, is an IP66-rated framing profile moving head with variable CRI LED engine. Elation has spent several years developing a new CRI technology, combining a blend of high and low CRI LEDs into a single high-density array. The concept, called TruTone, provides both high and low CRI engines in one, adjustable CRI control that allows the user to find the best blend of lighting intensity and colour accuracy. The variable TruTone system is seamlessly adjustable from CRI 70 to 93, blending smoothly with no switching or stepping. As CRI adapts, the colour temperature remains stable with no visible artefacts…
FOH Engineer, Nathan Kennedy and Monitor Engineer, Michael ‘Fitz’ Fitzsimons utilised a DiGiCo SD10 and DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Clair Global, to mix Maisie Peter’s The Good Witch Tour. Kennedy started using DiGiCo consoles in 2012, and says the workflow immediately resonated with him. “What goes in, comes out exactly as you’ve filtered it”, he said. “DiGiCo is always my first-choice console, and I truly appreciate their natural and uncoloured sound. During Maisie’s first year, I used an SD10. For the US and UK tour, I switched to the Quantum 225 as I wanted to explore the Spice Rack…
Founded in 1949, RCF is rooted in a pursuit of sound quality and technological advancement. With R&D, manufacturing, and distribution all under one roof in Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF can turn ideas into market-ready solutions. The product portfolio includes everything from installation-grade speaker systems to portable PA solutions and large-scale line array technologies. Offerings such as the new TT+ Audio GTX series redefine the standards for clarity, control, and setup speed in demanding touring and fixed install environments. Beyond products, RCF provides full-cycle support capabilities to integrators, engineers, and end users. The in-house acoustics team, RCF ESG, assists with complex…
AVIXA announced the election for the 2024 Secretary-Treasurer has selected Tobias Lang, CEO, LANG AG, as Secretary-Treasurer of the AVIXA Board of Directors. Brad Sousa, CTO, AVI Systems, had been elected as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board by AVIXA membership prior to suddenly passing away on November 8, 2023. The Leadership Search Committee held a special election for the Secretary-Treasurer position in December. LSC Chair: Martin Saul, ICAP Global Chair of the Board of Directors: Cathryn Lai, OpenBet Vice Chair: Jatan Shah, QSC. Secretary-Treasurer: Tobias Lang, LANG AG Directors: Christian Carrero, prodyTel GmbH; Dorothy Di Stefano, Molten Immersive Art; Nyere Hollingsworth,…
NEP UK has chosen to further its investments in Sony’s live production line up this year, by adding a number of HDC-3500V cameras to its portfolio. Last year NEP UK also chose the Sony HDC-F5500 cameras, which delivers a shallow depth of field with S35mm Large Format to live production workflows, alongside the ILME-FR7 and HDR capable monitors, combining PVM-X2400 and LMD-A240 models to build up its offering to its clients. “We’re always looking to pair our amazing people with the latest technologies when it comes to pushing the envelope in terms of what we offer to our clients for…
Led by Prakash Moorut, Global Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs at Shure, the team has added two additional experts in Europe. Based in France and London, respectively, they join Shure representatives in the U.S., Germany, China, and Dubai focusing on this important part of audio communications. Guillaume Mascot joins Shure as Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Policy, in Paris to support its presence in the French and international arenas where issues related to spectrum use, new cybersecurity, and AI regulations are debated. With nearly 20 years of leadership experience in government and public affairs within Multinational Telecommunications Companies, Mascot will…
Eddie Izzard’s Remix Tour Live recently saw the deployment of a Martin WPS line array, supplied by Solotech. Solotech Senior Account Manager, Robin Conway, disclosed that “the last Eddie Izzard tour in 2019, was part of the reasons I bought WPS in the first place. This time around production and I wanted to try and provide the same level of consistency while retaining a single truck.” Hence the inventory was stripped back to a bare minimum. The sound design was reworked from venue to venue by the FOH team of sound engineer, Scott (Scoobie) Scherban and system tech, Rayne Ramsden,…
Tiffani Bryant has been named Elation’s Digital Marketing Creative Specialist. A new position was designed to help drive visibility across online digital media platforms, as well as provide creative input across all of Elation’s marketing channels. Bryant brings with her seven years of experience as a digital marketing professional, having managed media and created digital content for top brands in the sports and entertainment industry including UFC, Team USA, ESPN and multiple professional boxing brands. “Elation is continuously evolving and innovating and I want to showcase that in the best way possible,” Bryant noted. She began in the new position…
Hive has announced the appointment of Nigel Sadler to the role of Sales Director. His background in the world of live entertainment and show business, along with his extensive career, positions him to drive Hive’s vision of democratising the media engine market forward. Sadler has dedicated more than two decades to the lighting and event industry. After working as a teacher at Mountview Theatre School and the prestigious BRIT School, Sadler began his industry career as a Sales Manager at M&M Lighting in 1992, before later taking on influential roles at ETC Europe and DHA. Throughout his career, Sadler has…
