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17 January 2025

USA - German DJ Bunt is touring with a "barrier-free" production design. "Bunt shows don't follow your typical format, where fans are barricaded off from the stage," said Tony Caporale, lighting designer for the current global tour, which ends later this month in Australia. "There are no boundaries. Bunt’s DJ booth is smack dab in the middle of the venue floor with the audience surrounding him. He wants to share the experience with the fans up close and personal."

Reflecting this philosophy, Caporale, of Infinitus Vox, creates a "perimeter of light" around Bunt and his fans. This, he says, "allows everyone to be in the moment with him from start to finish."

This openness has made it easy for the good vibes to flow between Bunt and his fans, but lighting an in-the-round DJ booth on a multi-city tour is not without its challenges. "We've had to retro

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17 January 2025

UK - Lighting designer Elliot Baines from Spiralstagelighting reached for some Astera PixelBricks to help create an imaginative, memorable, and high-value lighting effect for the London show of Canadian indie band Wild Rivers, a showcase gig at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire that was part of their 2024 UK tour.

Introduced to their tour manager Ben Pollard by Portsmouth, UK-based lighting rental company LiteUp, the brief was to create a homely and warm vibe onstage, whilst also impressing fans who packed out the London show, which was a great success.

Baines achieved results by using a careful combination of the 20 x Astera PixelBricks which were used as ‘specials’, the venue’s house lighting rig and the band’s own touring lighting specials.  

Wild Rivers were already touring a number of filament light bulbs on stands for additional

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17 January 2025

Belgium - Follow-Me has announced a new sales partnership with XLR Pro in Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership aims to ‘revolutionise live performance experiences’ by integrating Follow-Me’s tracking system with XLR Pro’s range of lighting and audio equipment. As a result, Follow-Me's independent solutions will soon be offered to the entire market. 

The collaboration will bring together Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions, which supply precise positional data for performers, with leading lighting and audio systems. This synergy is designed to enhance the connection between performers and their audiences by enabling more dynamic, immersive and responsive environments for both lighting and sound. 

Located in Brussels, XLR Pro delivers innovative premium AV equipment to theatres, recording studios, broadcasters, system integrators, r

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17 January 2025

Switzerland - Clear-Com successfully delivered a high-capacity, secure communication network during the 2024 Street Parade in Zurich, one of the world’s largest techno music festivals. Partnering with MGM Audio AG, Clear-Com provided vital communication tools that helped ensure real-time coordination and operational safety across the event, which attracted over 920,000 attendees. 

The Street Parade spanned Zurich’s city centre, posing challenges for communication across large, densely populated areas. Clear-Com’s Gen-IC virtual intercom system, known for its IP-based capabilities, robust signal integrity, and flexibility, was deployed to support reliable communication for teams stationed throughout the city. 

Gen-IC played a key role in facilitating tactical coordination, including the ability to issue real-time announcements and updates fr

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17 January 2025

UK - Nugen Audio has announced the immediate availability of its new Reverb Map on the brand’s website. Inspired by the brand’s Paragon and Paragon ST reverb plug-ins, the Nugen Audio team created an interactive map of the world that pinpoints spaces with unusual acoustic characteristics.

From churches and subway stations to concert venues and tombs across the globe, audio enthusiasts, audiophiles, backpackers and those with a passion for interesting architecture, among other hobbies, now have a unique exploration checklist for their travels.

“Our team worked hard to put the map together, and we look forward to hearing from Nugen customers who manage to visit some of these locations,” says Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, product specialist, Nugen Audio. “What better way to impose your audio fascination onto friends and family than by dragging them

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17 January 2025

Mexico - In designing the reality show La Casa de los Famosos, the Mexican version of Celebrity Big Brother, lighting designer Miki Molina uses innovative Elation lighting technology to transform the set into an impressive visual spectacle that blends aesthetics with emotion.

For Molina, whose career in film, theatre and television stretches to collaboration with giants such as Amazon, Disney, HBO, Netflix, Sony, Telemundo, and more, lighting design is not just technical but more akin to “painting with light”. His work on La Casa de los Famosos, which airs on TelevisaUnivision, has elevated the reality show to remarkable visual levels while tapping into the emotive facets of the show. 

Since beginning his collaboration with Endemol Shine Boomdog, Molina has worked to capture the key moments of the show through a desig

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17 January 2025

Spain - EM Acoustics is set to return to ISE 2025, showcasing the entirety of its Reference Series for the first time. This milestone marks the culmination of a transformative few years for the British loudspeaker manufacturer, which has seen significant growth and expansion.

The Reference Series has further strengthened EM Acoustics’ reputation as a manufacturer of outstanding equipment. The R Series offers low-profile, full-range point source loudspeakers. EM Acoustics will launch the R4 at ISE 2025, a speaker developed ‘in record time to meet urgent marketplace demand’. This release marks the completion of the Reference series.

Joining the R5, R6, R8, R10 and R12, the R4 combines elegant design with powerful performance, delivering headroom and musicality. At ISE, visitors can experience this flagship range in its entirety, witnessing first-

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17 January 2025

Spain - Brompton Technology (stand 3E100) will showcase its Tessera solutions, including some of its latest software innovations from the recent Tessera v3.5 release. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore how the company delivers video quality tailored for any size of project, with examples on show including its renowned Dynamic Calibration technology and HDR content capabilities.

A team of Brompton experts will be on hand to engage with show visitors, providing insights into the unique benefits of these powerful features and technologies.

“We’re excited to return to ISE and showcase how Brompton continues to lead in delivering exceptional quality and service,” says Dries Vermeulen, business development manager, Europe at Brompton. “This year, we’re highlighting the powerful advantages of our Tessera hardware and software solut

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17 January 2025

Spain - Renkus-Heinz will debut its OmniBeam software and its first-ever immersive demo room experience, with an active acoustics system from technology partner Amadeus Active Acoustics.

Integrated into the latest RHAON II 2.5 release, OmniBeam simplifies the design and deployment of precision audio coverage. The software employs a ‘Snap to Audience’ feature, allowing users to generate sound coverage tailored to any space's geometry with just the press of a button. The result is front-to-back audio consistency.

ISE 2025 will mark the first public demonstrations of OmniBeam in action since its launch. Visitors to booth 7D620 and demo room E8 will experience how this technology optimises workflows for consultants and integrators, making advanced beam steering more accessible and effective.

“ISE 2025 provides the perfect platform to unveil

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17 January 2025

Spain - Linea Research (stand 7A300) will launch its new, intuitive control software, System Engineer 8, in Barcelona.

System Engineer delivers easy-to-use DSP and power management with a workflow-based design to get audio systems up and running in minutes. The new software – free to download from the Linea Research website – enhances the powerful audio capabilities of Linea Research products, communicating all the system information necessary to keep your audio network operational on one easy-to-read screen in a simple graphical format.

In short, System Engineer 8 control and telemetry software from Linea Research provides the level and accuracy of integrated control that sound engineers wish for, says the company.

Fast auto-synchronisation to devices is a driving principle of the software’s design. SE8 quickly identifies, connects and

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17 January 2025

USA - Clear-Com invites attendees to ISE 2025 to explore the next generation of live event communication at stand #4N900. Clear-Com will be launching a new product alongside featuring multiple solution updates designed to streamline workflows across live events, educational institutions, professional installations, corporate AV, museums, theme parks, construction sites and more!

Clear-Com's newest product is launching in 2025, with exclusive first-look live demonstrations at ISE. There will be scheduled demonstrations daily beginning on 4 February at 11am with Clear-Com president Bob Boster. Attendees can find all live demonstration timing on Clear-Com's event page.

The booth will feature the Arcadia Central Station, which combines wired and wireless communication workflows into an intercom system. Clear-Com will also present its virtual intercom sol

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17 January 2025

Spain - Amadeus Acoustics has announced its new Q-SYS plugin integration – Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin – that will be available from 28 January 2025. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, Amadeus Acoustics collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that integrates seamlessly into Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform.

Amadeus worked closely with Q-SYS to develop the Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin, which has been fully vetted and endorsed with a Q-SYS Certified badge. The plugin offers innovative features designed to enhance the immersive audio experience.

Fabio Kaiser, CEO at Amadeus, says: “The Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin exemplifies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio technology. By integrating seamlessly with Q-SYS, it empowers users to unlock the full poten

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17 January 2025

UK - Audio-Technica has recently expanded its UK commercial audio sales team with two new appointments, Craig Higgins and Sonny Sloggett, reflecting the company’s increasing activity in the integrated audio and live sound verticals.

The new roles ensure dedicated support for customers across the UK, with Higgins and existing team member Tom Ackroyd taking up positions as business development managers, live sound for northern and southern regions respectively. The company’s Integrated Audio team now comprises business development managers Sloggett (North) and Jack Spenn (South).

In addition to expanding its commercial sales team, Audio-Technica has introduced project support services to offer customers designs and recommendations from Audio-Technica’s brand portfolio. Further, Audio-Technica has launched a B2B trade portal, which allows customer

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17 January 2025

USA - Bandit Lites recently honoured lighting designer Chaz Martin for marking more than 40 years with the company, and recognised Don Lockridge, Rick Munroe and Rick Herndon as they retired from the renowned lighting company, marking the end of an era. They have been integral in shaping the company’s success as their decades of experience helped innovate lighting designs, train the next generation of technicians and foster a legacy of creativity, precision and excellence.

Chaz Martin joined Bandit Lites in 1984 when he came to the United States with R.E.M. as their lighting designer. His storied career includes working with Jimmy Buffett, System of a Down, Beck, The Cowboy Junkies, Faith No More, OMD, Dan Fogelberg, Jewel, Tears for Fears and Hugh Laurie.

“Chaz and I became the best of friends in 1984 and have remained that way ever since,” sa

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16 January 2025

UK - Rag’n’Bone Man has been enjoying using KLANG-DMI, inserted into the DiGiCo Quantum 338 console for his latest What do you believe in? UK and European tour. Monitor engineer, George ‘Sol’ Solidakis, explains how KLANG’s technology, supplied by Britannia Row Productions in London, played a key role in delivering precise monitoring for the musicians, helping to maintain the energy on stage.

“My objective was to create intimate, natural-feeling IEM mixes, because the music covers a really full range, from quieter emotional songs to full on rock,” he says. “Rory (Graham, Rag’n’Bone Man’s real name) is all about making sure there is a real vibe and giving the audience an exciting time, so my mix has to reflect that energy too. My job as monitor engineer is to create an environment where the artists can perform and express themse

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16 January 2025

Australia - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Queensland-based manufacturer’s representative Global AV Sales. This partnership will bring LEA’s technology catalogue to the APAC, Middle East, and EMEA residential markets.

This partnership will allow Global AV Sales to offer LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

"We strive to continually offer the best of the best to our global network of customers," said Dave Williams, CEO, Global AV Sales. "LEA lives up to and exceeds this standard, we’re looking forward to opening up a whole ne

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16 January 2025

Spain - AV Stumpfl will present the latest addition to the Pixera ecosystem – the Pixera zero – at Integrated Systems Europe 2025. The Austrian manufacturer will kick off its 50th anniversary year at the ISE show.

Designed for digital signage and multi-display applications, the compact Pixera zero media server combines a powerful hardware configuration with a space-saving design, performing in even the most demanding environments. Available in three models – PXZ-0, PXZ-2, and PXZ-4 – the server provides up to four 4K video outputs, all within a robust and compact 210mm × 265mm × 89.3mm form factor.

Equipped with an Intel Xeon processor (six cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0GHz) and 32GB of RAM, Pixera zero ensures seamless playback of uncompressed 4K content. Its NVMe storage technology supports a constant read rate of up to 5GB/s, ensuring high

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16 January 2025

The Netherlands - A leading theatre organisation has chosen Unitour racks from LSC Control Systems to provide power management and dimming solutions. With five Unitour racks specified for its three auditoriums in Heerlen, Parkstad Limburg Theaters (PLT) is one of the latest performing arts hubs to adopt solutions from the Australian manufacturer.

PLT operates seven venues across the cities of Heerlen, Kerkrade and Sittard in the country’s south-eastern region of Limburg. Ranging in capacity from 120 to 1,100, these venues play a significant role in the cultural lives of the communities they serve. Across the organisation, PLT hosted almost 1,500 events in 2024.

Amid this busy environment, PLT’s head of lighting, Rob Debets, recalls his team looking for a “very flexible and reliable rack” when they saw the Unitour on the LSC booth at Frankfurt

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16 January 2025

USA - The Luckman Club, an exclusive lounge space at Soho House in West Hollywood, offers members a sophisticated bar and lounge with musical performances while serving as a venue for hosting events.

The management sought a sound system that could support a variety of corporate events, private parties, and more, all while seamlessly fitting into the room’s aesthetic. Pinnacle Audio, Video, & Lighting spearheaded the installation of the distributed 1 Sound system, resulting in an audio upgrade that prompted the Soho House operations team to say: "The sound quality is amazing. The form factor and the custom paint and fabric match our elevated aesthetic. The combination of both is exactly what we wanted as we elevated the space for our members."

For the two main lounge areas audio design, 1 Sound’s Cannon coaxials were the loudspeaker that fit t

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16 January 2025

USA - The NFL’s highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Day Halftime Show, dubbed the ‘Beyoncé Bowl’, during the Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans game on Netflix, showcased not only a breathtaking performance from Beyoncé but also innovative wireless technology, courtesy of Professional Wireless Systems (PWS).

This event required intricate planning and execution from all parties involved in the production. “The speed and scale of the Beyoncé Bowl were unprecedented,” says Jimmy Van Winkle, general manager, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS). “It was every bit the size and complexity of a Super Bowl Halftime Show, condensed into less than two months of preparation.”

Pre-production was a race against time, with confirmation only six weeks prior. The PWS team conducted a site survey to determine optimal antenna placement and gathe