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Adam Callaway - global lead, virtual production & broadcast

Details: 29 November 2023

UK - Brompton Technology has announced the promotion of long-serving team member, Adam Callaway, to the role of global lead, virtual production & broadcast.
In his new capacity, Callaway, formerly technical solutions manager, will spearhead Brompton's initiatives in the dynamic virtual production and broadcast markets, helping to identify opportunities for the rest of the team and delivering even better support in these rapidly evolving domains.
“This new role reflects the heightened focus and support we are poised to provide to our virtual production and broadcast customers and partners worldwide,” remarks Callaway. “As we continue to provide new and innovative solutions and platforms to both the virtual production and broadcast markets, we are focused on pla

The Eliminator Lighting Mega Hex L PAR will be shipping in Europe from mid-January 2024

Eliminator debuts affordable LED PAR

Details: 29 November 2023

USA - Offering powerful output, lime-infused LEDs, a patented ‘sit-flat’ design, a multi-purpose scissor yoke, DMX or IR remote control, and an optional frost filter, Eliminator Lighting’s new Mega Hex L Par is billed as ‘a next generation LED PAR which won’t break the bank’.
This versatile fixture is suitable for a wide variety of lighting applications from uplighting walls to illuminating stages, highlighting décor elements to getting the party started on the dance floor. With a light weight and flexible design, it is equally suited to use by event companies and mobile entertainers as it is for permanent installation in bars, clubs, and other leisure venues.
Powered by four bright 20-Watt HEX (6-in-1) colour mixing LEDs, the compact Mega HEX L Par offers impressive output in a wide variety of colours. Each LED combines red, green, blue, lime, amber and

LDI 2023: Vari-Lite highlights Neo consoles

Details: 29 November 2023

USA - Vari-Lite will be presenting several new console products at the LDI Show in Las Vegas. New solutions that will be shown in the Vari-Lite booth at LDI include the recently launched Vari-Lite Neo X5 Console, a preview of the next-gen Neo X Server, and new updates to the Neo and ZerOS console software platforms.
The Neo X5 console is a compact, high-performance five-fader lighting console running the powerful Neo platform. “The Neo X15, the larger 15-fader member of the Neo X Series, launched at LDI 2022 to resounding success,” says Jon Hole, global product manager, Vari-Lite Systems and Controls at Signify. “We are excited that the X5 console will also make its public trade show debut at LDI this year.”
The Neo X5 console offers five multifunctional motorized playbacks, backlit encoders, and a built-in monitor as well as a soft touch control screen. The

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The HolyPATT and MolyPATT will debut in Las Vegas

LDI 2023: Robe launches four in Las Vegas

Details: 29 November 2023

USA - Robe launches four new products on Booth 911A at the 2023 LDI expo in Las Vegas next week - the iT12 Profile, the T32 Cyc, and two new variants of the PATT series of scenic illumination, the HolyPATT and the MolyPATT.
Additionally, shown for the first time at an expo in North America will be Robe’s new iSeries of IP rated and robustly weatherized moving lights - the iForte LTX - together with iEsprite, iPainte, iTetra2TM and iBeam350TM luminaires.
There will be a special preview of a new generation of searchlight and sky-flower fixtures soon to be launched by Robe.
The Las Vegas version of Robe’s 2023-24 expo spectacular live show, The Power of Imagination will be presented five times a day on the booth - a nine-minute extravaganza of colour, movement, and creative energy, highlighting Robe’s new and current products in an environment for whic

Bosch solution for Rudolf Weber-Arena

Details: 29 November 2023

Germany - From sporting events and shows to parties and concerts - whatever happens at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, up to 12,700 spectators can be on hand to cheer on their idols. The venue is extremely popular with spectators and event organizers alike - not only because of the great variety of events on offer, but also because its size and central location in the Ruhr area.
To ensure that event goers continue to benefit from the highest standards of safety and security, the arena´s technology was recently updated - with a team of experts from Bosch Building Technologies playing a key role. The project involved upgrading the fire alarm, intrusion detection, public address, and voice alarm solution that Bosch originally installed when the arena was built in 1996. What’s more, this time round, the venue operators also opted to install a networked video security an

The beer crate wall is the centrepiece of a stage design (photo: Sascha Göttsche)

GLP among the beer crates on Engst tour

Details: 29 November 2023

Europe - Rock-pop-punk band Engst is continuing along its successful upward trajectory. The new album Irgendwas ist immer (There is always something) is selling fast and the current tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland, is already largely sold out.
The production design for the tour is the work of Jonas König of Koeniglicht, who, in addition to deploying many empty beer crates within the set, is using exclusively GLP fixtures.
This is the epitome of stretching a tight production budget for a young, up-and-coming band. “A beer crate costs practically nothing and fits the theme quite well,” says Jonas. He uses a matrix made of GLP impression X5 Compact behind a central wall constructed of beer crates. On the floor in front of the wall he has placed impression X5 Bar 1000. Other crates, stationed in the rows between, house a line of Fusion X-PA

Ligra installs Nexo at Milan’s Circle

Details: 29 November 2023

Italy - Eat. Drink. Party. Repeat. That’s the advice from Circle, a bar and restaurant space in Milan’s fashionable Tortona area, where guests can enjoy hospitality in an urban-chic environment, from the first coffee in the morning until the last dance at night.
When it comes to the party element, it’s all about good tunes and quality sound, delivered at Circle by a Nexo ePS system, designed and installed by Vigolzone-based AV solutions providers Ligra.
“The client and manager of the venue is also a DJ and expert audiophile who already knows the Nexo brand and appreciates its products,” reports Francesco Pino, Ligra systems engineer.
“The brief was to design and install a new, reliable and high-performing system for a venue that hosts a lot of social events and, above all, club nights where DJs perform with audiences of up to 600 people.”
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MDC offers comprehensive on-site training for its customers and end-users

Optimal appoints MDC as Qatar distributor

Details: 29 November 2023

Qatar - UK manufacturer Optimal Audio has announced the appointment of MDC as its exclusive distributor in Qatar.
Based in Doha, MDC offers comprehensive on-site training for its customers and end-users as part of its after-sales service. Optimal Audio’s emphasis on simplifying commercial audio systems without compromising on quality struck a powerful chord with Rajesh Kunnath at MDC:
“The Optimal Audio ecosystem perfectly aligns with the market’s requirement for commercial audio solutions that, whilst technologically advanced, are competitively priced and easy to operate and install. We’re delighted to have added Optimal Audio to our portfolio and are confident that it will prove hugely popular with our customers.”
Alex Barrand, EMEA sales manager of Optimal Audio adds: “MDC’s vastly experienced team have an eye for quality, and pride themselves on

‘Audinate has always been focused on pioneering the future of AV’

Audinate and Dante refresh brand identities

Details: 29 November 2023

USA - Audinate Group Limited, developer of the Dante AV-over-IP solution, has announced a refreshed brand identity for both Audinate and Dante, including a new logo, tagline, colour palette and narratives that capture the essence of Audinate and the Dante platform.
Audinate will emphasise the Dante brand more in the market, given the strong connection and recognition with customers. The Dante AV-over-IP platform enables communication, experiences, inspiration and collaboration to be shared between people and spaces using one connection. This spirit is captured in the new Dante tagline, ‘One Connection. Endless Possibilities’. The new Dante logo also captures this concept, taking one connection into multiple possible directions.
“Long the de facto standard in networked audio with more than 550 manufacturers producing over 3,800 products, adding video, control and

L-Acoustics invited local rental partners to the event (photo: Zack Whitman)

L-Acoustics hosts counterfeit destruction event

Details: 29 November 2023

USA - L-Acoustics hosted a destruction event to mark the disposal of counterfeit speakers recently seized following a judgment by the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, which ordered Se7ven Sounds Music to pay damages of $5m US dollars to L-Acoustics and granted L-Acoustics the right to destroy the 136 counterfeit professional speakers confiscated during the investigation.
During the afternoon, covered by Tampa Bay Fox News and NBC News, L-Acoustics invited local rental partners to destroy several counterfeit speakers, subwoofers, and amplified controllers before delivering them to an independent sustainability firm that will recover and repurpose the fake products’ raw materials. The wood used in the cabinets will be repurposed for new wood products or renewable energy production. Metal will go toward creating home appliances, while

The Week in Light & Sound

Details: 28 November 2023

Palace News - Chaka Khan is celebrating 50 years in the music business with a concert at Blenheim Palace. The 10-time Grammy winner, who turned 70 in March, will appear on a triple bill alongside Sister Sledge and The Fatback Band on 13 June. The concert is part of Blenheim's five-night Nocturne Live concert series, which takes place from 12 to 16 June. Crowded House, Sheryl Crow and Turin Brakes are already confirmed to appear at Blenheim on the closing night.
Crazy Prices - Dominic West has criticised “crazy” ticket prices in the West End, claiming theatre is “more tangible” outside of London. The actor, who will play Eddie Carbone in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge at Ustinov Studio in Bath next year, said high ticket prices were a “bad thing”. His statement comes after David Tennant also hit out at the “ludicrous” cost of West End t

TSL bids farewell to Anthony 'Turbo' Hall

Details: 28 November 2023

UK - TSL Lighting, one of the UK’s largest independent lighting and rigging rental companies, has announced a significant shift in the career of one of its most respected and dedicated team members, Anthony 'Turbo' Hall. After a career spanning almost 40 years in event lighting design, Turbo is set to embrace a new phase as he embarks on a freelance adventure.
"We are both proud and sad to see Turbo move on to new horizons," says Sam Tamplin, managing director at TSL. "His tenure with us has been marked by ground-breaking work, countless memorable projects, and an infectious energy that has touched everyone around him. We have been privileged to work alongside a true industry visionary and on a personal note, it has been an honour to have worked alongside him."
Turbo’s decision to enter the freelance arena in January 2024 represents an opportunity for him to work

Sarper Ulusel, Erkan Ulusel and Fatih Siranli

By Sound invests in Outline’s GTO

Details: 28 November 2023

Turkey - Established in 1993, Istanbul-based By Sound Creative Technics provides technical production rental services throughout Turkey and neighbouring regions, supplying sound, lighting and stage equipment for a diverse range of events.
Recently, the company made a substantial investment in Outline's flagship loudspeaker system. The acquisition includes 24 GTO line-array elements, 24 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, 24 Mantas compact line-array enclosures, a Newton FPGA processor and a complete, ready-racked power, rigging, accessory and cabling solution.
Company director and partner Sarper Ulusel comments: “Our goal in choosing a new audio equipment brand was to find something unique and impactful for the Turkish market, not just another popular name. We spent about a year evaluating different brands, looking for one that offered us more than just market presence.
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The new golf facility is located in Gateshead’s Metrocentre

TiMax in control at Treetop Golf Gateshead

Details: 28 November 2023

UK - The fifth Treetop Golf venue - newly arrived in Gateshead’s Metrocentre shopping precinct - represents an acceleration in theatrical vision for the themed leisure brand. The recently completed installation was carried out by Reading-based Full Production - with audio by Dan Roncoroni of RavenAV - and features two 18-hole family-focused golf courses: one a Tropical Trail and the other an Ancient Explorer Trail.
Both courses benefit from high resolution 3D, object-based immersive soundscape environments, as well as show-stopping automated moments, created by the show control capabilities of TiMax SoundHub.
One TiMax SoundHub-S32 with Dante networked I/O manages the three holes per course where the themed appeal is brought to life with lighting and animated immersive audio. On the Tropical Trail area, the scene is set with accurately localised audio objects such a

Allpack recently transformed its digital capabilities with a video conferencing suite

Audiologic solution for Allpack suite

Details: 28 November 2023

UK - Packaging specialist Allpack recently transformed its digital capabilities with a video conferencing suite at its Staffordshire National Distribution Centre. Specialising in industry-focused packaging solutions, Allpack aimed to enhance its content offering, including professional client presentations, podcasts, product videos, and online training sessions.
Allpack approached audio experts Alchemy System Integration for the system design and supply, who worked closely with the fit-out company to ensure seamless installation of the equipment with the current IT setup, with hardware and cabling concealed within the fabric of the building.
Andrew Almond, marketing manager at Allpack, emphasised the need for a scalable and user-friendly interface, incorporating camera setups for flexible product demonstrations and sessions within the Sustainability Suite. Challenges r

The 2023 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina event was staged at the Kaseya Arena in Miami (photo: LPS Production)

Robe in the fast lane for Fiesta Latina

Details: 28 November 2023

USA - “The ability to work fast and sometimes furiously is imperative,” explains lighting designer Tom Kenny referring to the 2023 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina event staged at the Kaseya Arena in Miami, Florida, in conjunction with LPS Production.
This year, Tom worked his creative magic with the help of a large rig of over 200 Robe moving lights supplied by rental specialist LPS Production, also based in Miami. This included 62 MegaPointes, 77 Tetra2s, 10 Tetra1s, 58 Spiiders, 16 BMFL Blades and an eight-way RoboSpot system with five BMFL Blade and three BMFL FollowSpots.
Maximising the features and multifunctionality of these powerful Robe products, Tom ensured that the line-up of Latin stars - Ricardo Montaner, Fonseca, Servando y Florentino, Luis Figueroa, GALE, Menudo, Chayanne and others - all looked good onstage as they lit up with the vibrance and dynamics of

Twelve Claypaky Skylos searchlights scanned the sky

Claypaky Skylos illuminate London Sky

Details: 28 November 2023

UK - Fatboy Slim appeared in the one of the world’s biggest holographic performances at London’s Alexandra Palace where 12 Claypaky Skylos searchlights scanned the sky and drew much attention.
As part of EE’s rebranding, Fatboy Slim’s performance in October was projected outside Alexandra Palace onto a 50m high holographic screen - as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa - as fans danced to the DJ’s hit track, Praise You. The event, produced by Saatchi and Really Creative Media, was livestreamed on EE’s Instagram.
Mobile phone network EE has been the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network for more than a decade. Now the company is broadening its horizons from traditional telecommunications.
“For the headline-making event, we needed to draw focus from far and wide across London,” says Benjamin Cash, lighting designer with Flare Lighting.

Aaron King with his new DiGiCo Quantum 225 and DWR’s Kyle Robson (left)

Aaron King reigns with DiGiCo Quantum 225

Details: 28 November 2023

South Africa - Aaron King from Crotchet Music is an audio engineer renowned for his work in gospel music. He is now the owner of a DiGiCo Quantum 225 Digital Console, complete with a Waves upgrade purchased from DWR Distribution, with more upgrades in the pipeline.
"We've been discussing this investment for quite some time," says Kyle Robson from DWR Distribution. "When it comes to emerging technology, it's truly remarkable to witness Aaron enthusiastically embrace it. He's always on the lookout for the latest advancements, such as being the first in South Africa to purchase a KLANG:konductor earlier this year.”
Achieving success has been a slow but consistent journey. "My interest in audio dates back to high school," Aaron reflects, mentioning his upbringing in a church environment where he gained insights into the technical aspects. Despite studying accounting, he

‘Vive Studios specialises in visual AI-based metaverse content’

Brompton drives Vive Studios VP facility

Details: 28 November 2023

South Korea - Situated in the vibrant and ever-evolving metropolis of Seoul, Vive Studios specialises in visual AI-based metaverse content, ‘leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of virtual production, virtual humans, hyper-realistic immersive content, and CGI’. Part of its offering is a 1,200sq.m Virtual Production facility featuring a large LED wall powered by Brompton Technology LED processing.
According to CEO Stanley Kim: “Vive Studios has forged collaborations with prominent partners spanning diverse industry sectors, including entertainment, automotive, e-commerce, gaming, government, and more.” The VP studio empowers clients to unleash the full spectrum of their creativity during shooting sessions. Moreover, the company offers its exclusive virtual production integrated operational solution, meticulously designed for auto lens calibration,

For the Turner Prize 2023, Sussex Events were working through technical production company, Missing Link

Torus 8 contains Turner Prize launch party

Details: 28 November 2023

UK - Martin Audio partners, Sussex Events, recently fielded their Torus 8 constant curvature hybrid PA for the launch of this year’s Turner Prize.
The event took place at the Towner Eastbourne, as part of the art gallery’s centenary celebrations (Towner 100) and Turner Prize's four shortlisted artists were introduced. This was followed by a party, with local DJs pumping music out until well into the night.
This may not have chimed with local residents, nor with the organisers of the world’s leading prize for contemporary art, had it not been for the tight focus of the Torus 8, paired with the cardioid properties of the SXC118 subwoofers, and the expertise of Sussex Events, led by partners Bob Watson and Adam Briggs.
Set up in 2012, the production company supported Martin Audio solutions virtually from the get-go, working through successive generations of pr

The new location enables Lightware to place a higher emphasis on environmental protection

Lightware Visual Engineering opens new HQ

Details: 28 November 2023

Hungary - Lightware Visual Engineering has started its move to a new corporate facility - Hungária Office Park (HOP) in Budapest.
In the HOP, major technology sector corporations such as Siemens, TÜV Rheinland, and TK Elevator have been operating, and Lightware now joins this operational entity.
The history of Lightware began at its former headquarters in 1998, located in downtown Budapest. Over the past 25 years, the company has evolved to become the largest AV manufacturer in Europe.
Due to the persistent growth of the company, Lightware decided to move to a larger office to create more space and capacity for creativity and handling workload even more effectively.
The handover process of the new 7,000sq.m office building began in September 2023, with the relocation of the manufacturing and the logistics departments.
Lightware used to operate its

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