Spain - At ISE 2024, KSCAPE will celebrate five years of merging technologies with its professional lighting and audio product: RAIL. The brand, which is part of the wider K-array group, has announced the launch of RAIL S, a family of alternative solutions designed to complement and enhance RAIL. As part of this announcement, KSCAPE introduces RAIL S Track to the market, which aims to seamlessly blend lighting and integrated professional sound within a traditional track system.
With a 1.2m design, this linear architectural lighting system combines projectors, changeable optics and other striking lighting options with professional audio powered by K-array. Encompassed within one device, RAIL S products enable the integration of professional audio and lighting technology without the risk of compromising aesthetics or interfering with an architect's designs.
“The concept of RAIL S was born out of the increasing demand for all-in-one lighting and audio solutions,” explains Tom Ríby, global marketing manager at KSCAPE. “RAIL S Track not only caters for niche markets such as retail and hospitality but is also equally valuable in healthcare or workplace environments. While it offers a different audio experience to traditional RAIL products, it is more versatile and scalable in comparison to the original.”
Recent installations of RAIL in corporate workplaces, such as the new offices of leading US-based distributor, Pavion, Armstrong Ceilings HQ in Pennsylvania, the Cleveland Museum and the corporate offices of JLL Singapore, part of the most signif
Spain - British manufacturer of professional audio solutions, Wharfedale Pro, will celebrate 25 years of operations in 2024 and is starting the year at ISE, alongside Spanish distributor, Kinson.
“2024 is a special year for us,” confirms Peter Peck, marketing manager at Wharfedale Pro. “We’ll be marking this landmark year with new product launches and a continued push to provide innovative solutions to common challenges in the installation and live performance markets.”
Among the product launches, the WLA-210XP Line Array System is a highlight, set to premiere at ISE 2024. An evolution of the brand’s hard-working WLA series, the WLA-210XP features the Wharfedale Pro EVO-Fold waveguide and custom phase plugs to deliver a consistent off-axis frequency response.
As part of IAG Group, Wharfedale Pro has seen global growth since its conception. The brand has established distribution partnerships worldwide, with a network of distributors representing over 90 countries, from Finland to Fiji. With such a wide global reach, Wharfedale Pro continue to invest in the education and training of its local distributors, and in 2024 building on this value will be a key theme.
“Education and training for our partners is critical.” says Alex Lane, applications & solutions manager at Wharfedale Pro. “We continue to build more hands-on in-person experiences to teach advanced subjects and techniques to our distributor network around the globe.”
With sights set firmly on the future, Wharfedale Pro will harness the international platfor
Spain - IP audio specialist Barix adds a new flavour to its encoding family with MultiCoder M400 new low-latency, multi-format solution that can send audio streams to receive points in four different formats. To be introduced at ISE 2024 in Barcelona later this month, the new hardware device also adopts Barix’s next-generation FLEXA platform to enhance buffering performance, application development, and device prototyping among other benefits.
For the MultiCoder M400, the enhanced buffering performance of the FLEXA platform eliminates all stream buffering within the device - an important benefit given the presence of multiple encoding engines under the hood. This means that customers can encode audio into four formats, including Opus, AAC+, PCM and 320KB mp3, and send multiple audio RTP/BRTP streams to receiving devices without delay while retaining exceptional quality.
The MultiCoder M400 is also the first Barix encoder to support high-efficiency AAC+ and Opus codecs, allowing customers across a broad range of verticals in the Pro AV and entertainment industries to send a greater number of streams within the same bandwidth, and at lower bitrates than lower-efficiency codecs.
“The MultiCoder M400 is the perfect solution for an organisation that needs a secure and reliable solution to serve an array of receiving platforms, including a mix of Barix Exstreamer IP audio decoders and online media players,” said Reto Brader, CEO, Barix. “Our customers and their IT departments can also rest assured that the Barix FLEXA platform at the device’s
Spain - Humly kicks off the new year with fresh accessories and features for its twice-award-winning Humly Booking Device, a hardware booking solution introduced last February at ISE 2023. Humly will unveil its latest Booking Device innovations at ISE 2024 later this month, including a new network-enabled accessory that improves powering and control functionalities for desk integrations.
Now shipping and available worldwide, Humly’s Booking Device is a slim, small, and flexible device for mounting on and underneath a variety of surfaces where people work, gather, and collaborate. Humly will also introduce new data collection and analysis features for the control panel at ISE.
New for ISE this year, Humly’s PoE and desk control features for the Booking Device are enabled through a separate, ultra-compact accessory. The accessory includes an Ethernet port for PoE powering and a separate cabling connection to control desk positions, and these features can be turned on separately or together. The accessory is small enough to fit inside walls or mount underneath desks for cleaner installations that conceal accessories from direct sightlines.
“The desk control feature is especially powerful in the modern workplace, as each worker’s desk height preferences can be saved within the system,” said Anders Karlsson, CEO, Humly. “Desks automatically adjust to the user’s preferred seating position upon booking, and our system will recall that user’s precise desired position for every desk on the network. Staff can also manually adjust desk heights
USA - UK loudspeaker manufacturer PMC is showcasing its full range of professional monitors on booth 15908 at this year’s NAMM exhibition in California.
In collaboration with SSL, Avid, Dolby and Izotope, PMC will highlight the growing importance of Dolby Atmos for Music and its own role as an industry leader is this field. A 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos demo room will feature on the PMC booth, and this will be equipped with large, active three-way PMC8-2 XBD monitors (left, right and centre channels), six ci65 monitors, and a total of four ci45 compact slimline monitors for the surround, rear and height channels.
The system will also feature PMC’s new power 750-8 eight-channel amplifier, which will also be on show on the main booth. Designed to power any passive PMC speaker, this 2U rack mounted amp is particularly well suited for use with PMC’s Ci series of slimline monitors that are now widely used for surround and ceiling channels in Dolby Atmos professional and home cinema installations. It combines exceptionally transparent and neutral sound with a massive power output of 750 watts per channel. When bridged and configured as a four-channel amplifier, the power 750-8 can deliver 1,500 watts per channel.
Outside the demo room, PMC is showing the PMC8-2 XBD Tower (aka The Animal), a special stereo configuration of these powerful monitors that sees two more subs added to both left and right channels. This novel arrangement creates an impressive tower of four speaker cabinets on each side.
Throughout NAMM, the on-booth Dolby Atmos demo room will
Spain - At Integrated Systems Europe 2024, the Adam Hall Group will be presenting several new installation solutions with its Adam Hall Integrated Systems business vertical. The lighting brand Cameo will also be represented with its own stand for the first time.
The Adam Hall Integrated Systems booth focuses on a complete range of products designed specifically for the installation market. The new TICA Series (TICA stands for Tools for Integrating Commercial Audio) includes everything from media streaming and mixing preamplifiers to a range of amps with different channel and power outputs. There are also Dante networked audio interfaces, transformers, headphone amplifiers and control interfaces. Designed for hospitality, retail, corporate and education applications, installers can build entire systems with TICA Series products, or they can be integrated into existing installations, providing additional connections or zones.
All TICA products are compact, allowing them to slot into any project with ease. They can be installed under tables, behind screens, and in ceilings. The 1U TICA rack tray allows up to four devices to be placed next to each other, enabling integrators to build a system that fits the exact project requirements with minimal rack space. These small, functional, single purpose products offer compact solutions for any size project that are flexible, easy to install and packed with features that deliver better sound and control.
LD Systems is also set to launch Questra v1.2, the design and management software for networked LD Systems
Spain - HOF will debut the PG3 NEO Design Stand. The set contains all the necessary items to realise countless installation variants: the universal carrier enables lighting or small loudspeakers to be mounted. There is also a universal plate to mount moving lights, projectors etc. and a TV mounting plate. Speakers can be mounted centrally using a spigot.
The set is rounded off by a display mount to hold two displays with a maximum surface area of up to 1.5 m² per display (back to back) and a display holder that can be adjusted in four angles (e.g. for previewers or touchscreens).
The PG3 NEO Design Stand can be built in 11 different heights up to a maximum height of 3200mm with a permissible load capacity of 60kg. So in a nutshell: one stand fits all!
The surfaces are powder-coated in black. The steel base plate is used to mount the extensions in three different positions, allowing the weights of the units to be optimally balanced.
The design of the PG3 NEO Design Stand is deliberately discrete and understated, making it ideal for use at trade shows, conferences and live events. And thanks to the set, everything is where it should be when setting up.
UK - Sound Technology, distributor of Harman’s JBL Professional in the UK, has announced new 0% interest options on the new JBL SRX900 Series scalable powered line array.
The SRX900 Series, designed for touring, rental and fixed installation, is a powered line array, from pole-mount systems to full-scale flown systems.
Designed to be scaleable to customers’ needs, the new finance packages, via Sound Technology’s own MiFinance Solutions, are also now available to provide even more affordable entry to the system. MiFinance is a brand of Sound Technology, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the permission of Credit Broking. Terms and conditions apply. Finance is subject to status.
To experience the SRX900, Sound Technology’s upcoming JBL Performance Audio showcase at London’s Troxy on 17-18 January will present the system in full. Aimed at rental companies, engineers and venues, the event on 17 January will also be attended by a representative of Arts Council England to offer advice on applying for grants to support venue improvement, organised in partnership with Independent Venue Week 2024.
Spain - Ross Video, making its show debut, will be showcasing its latest end-to-end corporate solutions.
Ross’ corporate end-to-end solutions will take centre stage. 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 his expertise and industry insight at the ISE Content Production & Distribution Summit on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The panel will explore the strategies and technologies used behind the creation, management and distribution of video content.
Quorum is Ross’ latest meeting control solution, designed to provide governments, legislators and corporations with broadcast-quality production, automated multi-camera control, professional graphics and intuitive touch controls. It’s a powerful system that requires little to no training or technical background and can be up and running in a matter of hours.
Powering live broadcasts from board rooms, meeting suites, classrooms and beyond, the Ross PTZ-12G and PTZ-NDI deliver all of the high-end features of a UHD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera within a production budget. The result is a high-performance PTZ camera that is easier to deploy, integrate and operate than anything before in its class.
X-Series pan-tilt heads are designed for remote camera applications where the flexibility, quality and performance of a separate hea
Spain - Italian audio manufacturer K-array is returning to ISE 2024 with a busy 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 - three distinct brands, each with its own identity.
K-array will launch Prisma, a new digital matrix and amplifier series designed for applications that require advanced 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) and has been designed to provide a complete K-array solution for bars, restaurants, clubs, casinos, corporate and education settings and more.
“Prisma offers advanced control and the superior sound quality for which K-array is renowned,” explains Lorenzo De Poi, brand manager at K-array. “It delivers a reliable and advanced audio solution for any environment. When it comes to quality sound, Prisma speaks volumes.”
Additionally, KGEAR debuts the GU210 subwoofer at this year’s show. A solution for fixed installations - especially in environments where discreet audio is required - the GU210 boasts an IP rating of IP64, making it appropriate for indoor and outdoor installation. It is also available in both a black and white finish.
“The launch of the GU210 is significant because it fills a gap in our portfolio by providing a performance subwoofer with a versat
Spain - DPA Microphones is showcasing its new 2017 shotgun microphone at ISE 2024. Designed to capture authentic sound with high directivity, clarity and consistency, the 2017 excels in various challenging AV, live performance and broadcast scenarios, says DPA. Its versatility, durable design and ability to withstand difficult environments or extreme weather make the 2017 suitable for integrators that address an array of applications - such as affixed to a fly bar in theatres or concert settings or in fixed setups in lives sports and news.
“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,” says 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 the energy of any event.”
Designed to endure extreme weather and mechanical impact, the 2017 will hold up to travel and repeated use in harsh environments. The microphone persists in humid conditions and direct rain showers, as well as dry, arid environments. It has been tested for use in settings with temperatures up to 45°C (113°F) with 90-percent relative humidity, and cold environments as low as -40°C (-40°F).
Spain - Modulo Pi will introduce its latest media servers’ developments at Integrated Systems Europe 2024. Visitors will have a chance to experience an interactive LED setup powered by the Modulo Kinetic media server. Furthermore, Modulo Pi’s multi-projector auto-calibration module will be highlighted with a sphere projection mapping.
Modulo Kinetic powers an interactive LED display In collaboration with LED manufacturer Absen and technical provider Alabama Media, Modulo Pi will showcase an interactive LED experience at its booth. The LED display will feature two walls and a floor, all made interactive thanks to the Modulo Kinetic media server and the support of 2D & 3D LiDARs.
With the introduction of Version 5.1, Modulo Kinetic serves as the cornerstone of the interactive setup. The media server offers quick and easy calibration of the LiDARs, allowing the seamless realtime tracking of one or multiple users. Using its internal library of effects and node-based compositing tool, Modulo Kinetic offers to create a large array of movement and gesture-based interactions without the need for coding.
Through captivating demos, the LED display will transport the audience into various worlds, offering an array of interactive experiences. Whether by touching walls or walking on the LED floor, visitors will interact real-time with media, generate content, trigger videos, images or sounds, and more. Multi-projector auto-calibration drives sphere projection mapping Modulo Pi will demonstrate its auto-calibration module for the first time on a tradesh
USA - UK manufacturer Prism Sound will be attending NAMM 2024 with a range of audio conversion products to suit the demands of professional users in music, broadcast, film and live sound.
On booth 16016 at NAMM, Prism Sound will be showing its recently launched Dream ADA-128 modular audio conversion system, along with its award-winning range of interfaces such as the Titan, Atlas and Lyra. In addition, it will highlight the recent – and significant - price reductions across these products, which means that there has never been a better time to invest in Prism Sound technology.
“These savings are substantial, and we have only been able to make them by looking carefully at our own costs to see where we could streamline our operation and improve efficiency,” says Prism Sound’s sales director Mark Evans. “What we haven’t done, however, is reduce the quality of our products – Prism Sound audio converters and interfaces are, and always will be, the best money can buy. Quality is our hallmark, and we certainly won’t compromise on that.”
The star of Prism Sound’s NAMM display is its flagship Dream ADA-128, which is named for its remarkable ability to provide up to 128 channels of premium Prism Sound 32-bit A/D and D/A conversion in a single 2U rack. Dream ADA-128 brings exceptional levels of flexibility, functionality, and cost effectiveness to the professional audio market without any compromise in sound quality, says the company.
Dream ADA-128 is aimed at audio professionals across many different disciplines, including music re
The Netherlands - Kramer has expanded its senior leadership team, with the appointment of experienced AV professional Lukasz Czajkowski as its new EMEA customer service director.
Based at Kramer’s EMEA HQ in Amstelveen, Netherlands, Lukasz brings considerable senior management experience to the Kramer team, having held top-level customer support, care and experience-focused positions at several leading global organizations, including IBM, Unisys, and Sonos, where he spent more than 15 years.
Reporting to Peter Baxter, senior vice president (SVP) for EMEA, Czajkowski will be responsible for refreshing and overseeing all of Kramer’s customer service operations, which are a key part of the company’s ongoing business transformation and ambitious growth strategy.
Lukasz is the latest high-profile addition to Kramer’s growing and evolving senior EMEA executive team, as the company continues its transformation to provide enhanced, previously unseen levels of localised, customer-centric support and offerings tailored to specific regions.
He joins Brooke Ellingworth (director of EMEA channel), Giancarlo Aletti and Davide De Letteriis (area sales managers, Italy), and Gerrit Lipgens (regional manager, DACH), who have all joined in recent weeks and are integral to the company’s ambitions to become the brand of choice in the global market within the next five years.
All the company's latest and best-selling solutions including its latest advances in AvoIP technology will be on show this year at ISE 2024 in Barcelona (3D300), where Lukas
Spain - Astera will be using their attendance at ISE 2024 to demonstrate how the Astera portfolio constitutes not just a selection of different standalone lights but ‘works as a comprehensive ecosystem which provides lighting engineers with their full host of needs, whilst also allowing them to leverage the functionality of their existing auxiliary inventory’.
By providing LED versions of the key traditional lighting types used most frequently by gaffers, and by integrating built-in batteries, Astera are able to leverage all of the advantages of LED technology - including lower power draw, higher output strength, precise colour control, lightweight profile, wireless installation and full creative flexibility.
The newest additions to this full lighting ecosystem are the LeoFresnel and PlutoFresnel. With both lights maintaining a Beam Angle between 15° and 60°, and with the PlutoFresnel achieving the equivalent of a 300W Tungsten Fresnel for an 80W draw whilst the LeoFresnel achieves an equivalent output of 1000W using only 250W, both lights can be used to achieve the specific creative effects associated with Fresnels - particularly in terms of documentary work - whilst avoiding the weight, heat and energy-draw associated with conventional lights.
A new addition to the PlutoFresnel allows it to quickly transform into a battery-powered profile spotlight, with a range of 16° to 36°. The lenses can be exchanged in seconds; they simply slip in and out, and the projection zoom can then be controlled manually by twisting the lens barrel. Two furthe
USA - EAW is spotlighting its KF210 2-way 2 X 10” line array at NAMM 2024. Offering EAW’s KF sound, a max SPL of 141dB, three-point rigging and built-in weather resistance, KF210 is designed to support a wide range of live sound and touring applications.
KF210 is physically and acoustically built to support most events while requiring the fewest resources to deploy. EAW’s Focusing and DynO digital signal processing allows KF210 to ‘provide clear and dynamic sound with a pristine impulse response at any volume, from 18kHz all the way down to 55Hz’.
KF210 is also designed to make operations easier ‘at any size event’. Weighing in at only 60lbs, this line array solution is an option for small crews operating out of medium to large outdoor festivals, performing arts centres or theatres. Multiple handholds in different orientations also allow for easy manoeuvring through warehouses, backstage or during event loading and unloading.
“We look forward to showcasing the power of KF210 to music and live event professionals this year at NAMM,” says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “This small-form line array allows for smooth-running operations, which is ideal for venues and events concerned about efficiency. KF210 continues to expand on EAW’s goal of creating reliable, innovative solutions for live sound applications, while still offering the same powerful DSP toolkit for which EAW is known.”
UK - The Association of Motion Picture Sound has announced the contenders for excellence in sound for a feature film awards. The movies are: Barbie (Warner Bros), Mission Impossible (Paramount), Oppenheimer (Universal), Saltburn (Amazon) and (A24).
AMPS chair Andrew Wilson, expressed enthusiasm for this year's nominees, stating: "The nominees showcase a remarkable blend of creativity and technical mastery. These exceptional films highlight the varied and dynamic landscape of the craft of sound in film, each presents distinct audio demands executed to a fantastic degree, making the decision for AMPS voters a truly challenging one.”
Final voting will start on 15 January and close on 25 January. In addition to supervising crew members, AMPS honours key 1st assistant sound/boom operators and supervising dialogue/ADR editors.
The announcement of the winners on 27 January will contribute to the ongoing legacy of AMPS Awards, marking another milestone in recognising outstanding achievements in film sound.
The UK-based Craft Guild is made up of over 500 award-winning creative talents working in the fields of film, TV and games.
Sponsors of the AMPS Awards are Dolby Laboratories, Pinewood Group, Sennheiser and Bubblebee Industries.
AMPS Awards is dedicated to advancing its mission of celebrating excellence in sound and fostering the growth of the next generation and welcomes collaborations to enhance these objectives. Interested parties are encouraged to contact AMPS via
UK - RCF UK has announced two open days - one in the north of England, one in the south - for the official UK launch of TT+ AUDIO’s new large-format GTX line array.
With support from head office in Italy, they will be showcasing the premium system on 5 February at the Glasshouse, Gateshead, with two presentations - one at 10.30am, and one at 1.30pm. Then three days later they repeat the formula down south at the Millennium Studios, Bedford, where a second presentation (also at 10.30am and 1.30pm) will be held for more southern-based dealers, specifiers and media representatives.
On demonstration will be the flagship GTX 12 line array, the mid-size GTX 10 line array, accompanied by the GTS 29 subwoofer and XPS 16K amplifier.
The audio-visual demo will last around 20 minutes with customer interaction via Q&A and the facility for the presentation to be repeated for latecomers (and those visiting by appointment). A range of refreshments and finger foods will be available throughout.
The GTX System is the flagship of the new TT+ AUDIO brand - the Italian manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to deliver more powerful, high-quality, user-friendly and scalable sound reinforcement systems, designed for high-speed deployment, with effective transport, handling, and cabling.
It sets out to address the full range of challenges faced by touring sound professionals, rental companies, live production crews and large-venue system installers.
The GTX approach is based on seamless hardware and software integration consistent with the philosophy
USA - PK Sound will present its new T8 robotic line source element, the sub-compact member of the robotically controlled line source range, at the 2024 NAMM Show (ACT Entertainment Booth 11513).
Featuring PK’s patented multi-axis robotics, T8’s output - with peak SPLs reaching 143.5 dB - is precisely controlled down to 400 Hz in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The result is ‘an unparalleled degree of flexibility and precision in system dispersion for designers or operators in virtually any application’.
In tandem with the accompanying T18 intelligent subwoofer, PK Cell modular touring rack and PK .dynamics control software, the T8 system delivers PK Sound’s remote and real-time multi-axis robotic coverage control to a wider range of users and applications in the touring and rental, performance installation, theatrical, worship, nightlife and corporate event verticals.
The elongated waveguide of the T8 is robotically manipulated to offer variable symmetric and asymmetric horizontal dispersion in 49 configurations, from 60 to 120 degrees, so users can shape an array’s radial directivity remotely and in real time. This enables the configuration of tapered arrays, precisely tailored to meet the unique coverage requirements of any venue or event. Users can focus energy on the audience and away from reflective surfaces or obstacles in indoor venues for maximum intelligibility, in addition to mitigating noise impact on on-site points-of-sale or surrounding commercial and residential areas in outdoor applications.
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Spain - Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (30 January - 2 February 2024), billed as ‘the most comprehensive exhibition for the pro AV and systems integration sectors and is set to raise the bar once again’.
Mike Blackman, managing director, Integration Systems Events says: "Without a doubt, ISE is your ‘destination for innovation’, and we will prove that this is not just a claim. With more than 1,200 confirmed exhibitors and the biggest ever show floor space, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to discover innovations at ISE 2024.
“In addition, our comprehensive content programme gives a platform to more than 100 of the industry's most innovative representatives. And don't miss our keynotes. These creative minds will impressively demonstrate how AV is shaping our daily lives."
Key highlights for ISE 2024 include:
Seven Extended Technology Zones: ISE 2024 offers a broad spectrum of the most innovative companies that cater to every interest. From audio, content production & distribution, digital signage & DooH to lighting & staging, multi-technology, residential & smart building, unified communications & education technology, you'll find everything under one roof. ISE has grown once again and will now also fill Halls 1 and 4 at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía. Hall 1 becomes the new home for lighting & staging, while Hall 4 provides a new location for content production & distribution while also allowing the multi-technology and lighting & staging zones to be extended.
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Spain - While the company looks ahead to a new trajectory within the Focusrite Group, the launch of two TiMax product integrations is tabled for Barcelona.
The first new product introduction is the much anticipated multi-channel, live production reverb feature for TiMax SoundHub. This new plug-in option, available to all existing HARDCore FPGA-equipped TiMax SoundHub units, adds no less than four individual 1-in / 16-out reverb engines which give sound designers full control of all parameters, as well as access to an advanced 3D room reverb-builder application. Aux sends to each reverb engine can also be driven by TiMax TrackerD4 stagetracking so that performers’ mic sources or effects can be cross-faded between different reverbs configured to be spatially consistent with their localisation on stage or in the auditorium.
New for the TiMax TrackerD4 precision stagetracking solution is TiMaxSP, a plug-in option for integrated lighting and media control. Developed in collaboration with virtual production show control specialists, Stage Precision, TiMaxSP enables TiMax TrackerD4 to intelligently direct and focus groups of moving-head light fixtures using ArtNet and sACN networked DMX.
TiMaxSP operates seamlessly for synchronised groups of fixtures across multiple tracked objects and opens the door for further Stage Precision integration with video mapping and camera control, as well as Unreal and Notch control and beyond.
As part of the Focusrite Group, a TiMax presence will feature on the Focusrite Group stand and visitors will also be able to
Spain - Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion-One will introduce its latest product innovations, including a new addition to the Evo Series, at Integrated Systems Europe 2024 in Barcelona at the end of January. The show at Fira de Barcelona, sees Funktion-One relocate within Hall 7 to Stand G800.
In addition to the new Evo launch, Funktion-One will introduce projection system design software, a new tour ready amplifier rack and Vero VX accessories.
Funktion-One founder Tony Andrews comments: “We’re very much looking forward to ISE and the opportunity to catch up with many of our partners from around the world. We’re constantly looking for ways of innovating and progressing to the next level. Our new products represent the latest chapter in that evolution.”
The company has enjoyed a rich period of R&D, which leads to the ISE launches and the prospect of more to come. “It’s been an important spell of R&D; we expect to have some more additions to the product range later this year.”
The Funktion-One team, including Andrew Low who was appointed director of business development in April, will be in attendance for the duration of the show.
France - L-Acoustics is to be the platinum sponsor of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Acoustics and Sound Reinforcement Conference in Le Mans France from 23 to 26 January 2024.
Arica Rust, member of the Education & Scientific Outreach division at L-Acoustics is co-chairing the conference, whose objective is to bring together the minds of leading researchers and practitioners to discuss new ideas and to foster the next generation of industry innovators through the promotion of inclusivity and diversity.
The conference organising board consists of members of the AES Technical Committee on Acoustics and Sound Reinforcement, among others: Arica Rust, Manuel Melon, Adam Hill, Elena Shabalina, Marcel Kok, Hannah Goodine, Etienne Corteel, David Williams, Peter Mapp, Eddy Bøgh Brixen, and Pierrick Lotton.
The event will be hosted at and is being developed in partnership with Le Mans University, which is home to one of European Union’s largest acoustical labs.
Scott Sugden, director of product management at L-Acoustics will give the keynote presentation on the first day of the conference, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between sound and audience engagement.
L-Acoustics will present five papers and three workshops on a wide array of topics that include: groove perception in large immersive installations; main/sub summation quality; resonance perception in Ambiance; Milan AVB benefits for end-users; and loudspeaker system radiation estimation.
Attendees of the AES Internation
UK - Ahead of the 2024 PLASA trade events, industry professionals and students are invited to shape their educational experience by sharing ideas via a short survey which closes midnight Monday 8 January 2024.
PLASA Focus Leeds and PLASA Show London - which attract 2,000+ and 6,500+ attendees respectively - are renowned for offering free education programmes that enable individuals to learn from the best in the business and gain insights into the evolution of the live event and entertainment industry.
The bi-annual education programmes are designed to provide deep dive sessions and practical experiences with experts, developing talent and generating fresh ideas. Previous content has included sessions with Ed Sheeran’s production team, this year’s Eurovision lighting designer and Stormzy’s Glastonbury sound engineer.
To ensure that PLASA’s upcoming programme content aligns with the needs and preferences of its diverse audience, the survey will collect sentiments around the existing programme and ideas for future content.
The survey provides the opportunity to suggest seminar and workshop topics; communicate preferred session styles; recommend specific speakers and vote for networking features.
Sophie Atkinson, head of events at PLASA comments: "This survey is a great chance for people in the live event and entertainment industry to play a part in shaping the educational content at the 2024 PLASA events and beyond. We believe that by actively involving our community, we can create a learning experience that is enriching, and also