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25 March 2025

New Zealand - Composer and music editor Stephen Gallagher installed an Audient Oria in his studio last year, just in time for him to complete the score for the new anime feature, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim which debuted on streaming services a couple of weeks ago. 

“Audient has had such a great reputation for many years,” he says. “I didn’t end up getting my first Audient product until I was composing the score for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Our music editor, Alana Janssen, purchased an Evo 16 for her rig. I was so knocked out by it that I went out and got one for my home setup.”

Once he’d discovered what the 24 in/out Evo 16 audio interface was capable of, his eyes - and ears - were opened to Oria. “After reading the first stunning reviews of the Oria online, my expectations w

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25 March 2025

Europe - Following the launch and immediate success of the all-new Veloce Profile, Ayrton is proud to unveil Veloce Wash, the fourth luminaire in the “Ultimate” family.

Like all Ultimate series luminaires, Veloce Wash is a versatile tool designed to perform in all conditions – indoors, outdoors, and even in coastal environments. Built on the advanced principle of perfect scalability, this ultra-compact luminaire pushes the boundaries of integration with a sealed 850W high-efficiency LED module, calibrated at 6500K, delivering a powerful 40,000-lumen output. With an optimal black body positioning, it ensures perfect light neutrality.

The use of lightweight aluminium components significantly reduces weight, achieving the best weight-to-power ratio on the market, without resorting to costly or unstable special alloys. Weighing just 39kg, Veloce Wa

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25 March 2025

Europe - Elation turned heads at LDI 2024 in December with its Experience Tomorrow innovations. Now, the company is inviting lighting professionals to Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49 at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt (April 8-11), where visitors can discover the future of lighting technology by exploring Elation’s latest advancements in professional lighting.

Elation will showcase new product lines including Paragon, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series and winner of the Best Debuting Product Award at LDI. With the ability to fulfil multiple fixture roles in a single design, TruTone variable CRI technology, and weatherproof IP54 rating, Paragon enables more refined creative expression, standing as the new standard in professional lighting.

Also new is the first luminaire in a bolder breed of intelligent lighting, Rebel.

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25 March 2025

Europe - Robert Juliat returns to Prolight+Sound Frankfurt in the Lightpower Village (Hall 12.0, Stand C60) to showcase its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels, with innovative, versatile, quality lighting solution for venues of all sizes.

The latest addition to the Robert Juliat LED range of followspots, Lexie, which was launched last month, will be on show for the first time in Germany. Compact in size, comparable to the Roxie model, yet with a more powerful output, Lexie followspot (1176) features a 420W LED engine delivering approximately 15,000 lumens with a crisp 6500K cool white source. It presents a plug-and-play solution which is very easy to use, with easy, smooth dimming and iris control, making it very attractive to universities and schools.

The 825W cool white LED Tristan followspot, makes its return with new enhanced functiona

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25 March 2025

USA - Christie and Dolby Laboratories have announced their renewed collaboration to develop the next generation of Dolby Vision laser projection systems, which will begin rolling out into theatres in May.

This next-generation Dolby Vision projection system will build on the moviegoing experience that filmmakers, moviegoers and exhibitors have come to expect since Dolby Cinema was introduced 10 years ago. With more than twice the brightness of typical cinema presentations, and a contrast ratio well exceeding a million-to-one, moviegoers will experience the brightest whites, darkest blacks, and the finest details in between.

For highly saturated and real-life colours, this new 4K projection system will use RGB pure laser illumination to enable Dolby’s Wide Color Gamut 1.0 — which is nearly twice the colour gamut of Rec. 709 and 122% of DCI-P3-capab

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25 March 2025

UK - Fourier Audio is expanding with the addition of two new employees: Ben Evans, who has been appointed to the post of operations manager, and Ross Paterson, who now serves as product specialist. The announcement comes as Fourier Audio Co-founder and former CTO Pete Bridgman steps into the role of CEO.

Ben Evans joins the company from the Royal Albert Hall, where he managed the founding team that brought audio ‘in-house’, leading a large group of engineers in facilitating audio solutions for the 300-plus shows there per year. Prior to that, Evans has accrued decades of live sound engineering experience, predominantly in musical theatre, but also in other live audio genres. His main role with Fourier Audio will be to manage the busy day-to-day operations of the company, alongside developing relationships with plugin manufacturers across the industry.

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25 March 2025

Copyright Matters - Heads of high-profile arts organisations, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and English National Opera, have written to demand greater protection on copyright for creatives. Tamara Harvey, Daniel Evans and Andrew Leveson of the RSC, as well as ENO’s Jenny Mollica and the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Alex Beard have all signed a letter expressing concern over the effect the government’s plans to "diminish creative copyright" could have on "a fragile ecosystem" for artists.

The leaders, who also include in their ranks regional venue leaders such as Bristol Old Vic chief executive Charlotte Geeves, Tiata Fahodzi boss Chinonyerem Odimba and the Donmar Warehouse’s Henny Finch, all oppose an envisaged exemption to copyright law for AI companies looking to train their technology.

The government’s eagerness to unleash the pote

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24 March 2025

Brazil - Lighting designer and DOP Alexandre (Alê) Augusto created the lighting scheme for the latest series of The Masked Singer in Brazil, with his rental company, Spectrun Design e Iluminação, supplying the lighting equipment and production.

The fifth season of the popular music TV show was recorded at Banijay Studios in the Guarulhos area of Sao Paulo, and Alê collaborated closely on the design side of this project with another of Brazil’s leading lighting designers, Serginho Antonio. Both are keen users of Robe moving lights and LED products.

Prominent on Alê’s lighting plot were 20 x TetraXs – the first in Brazil, as Alê also likes to be a bit of a trailblazer with new tech when possible – rigged on a shaped and automated truss which moved in and out to create different architectural looks in the studio.

He used M

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24 March 2025

USA - Dreamstate SoCal's creative design team’s vision for their main 70ft high, by 160ft wide, and 60ft trim stage was to deliver a production that took fans on an evolving journey across the universe. 

Designed by Erik Mahowald of Bending Light Productions with animation overseen by Brent Bucci of The VJ Collective, the stage was far more than just massive. It also transfixed the Long Beach crowd by exploding with vibrant colours, mind bending video imagery, immersive 3D features, inflatables from Airworks, and scenic designs from Leisure Expert Group.

"The stage was designed to evolve throughout the festival, taking fans to different planets, environments, and worlds," explained Bucci. "Working closely with Jeff Ryan, director of Dreamstate, our team developed a total of 20 major show looks, with custom intros for each artist.

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24 March 2025

USA - Houston house of worship, The Dwelling Place, opted for TiMax SoundHub-S32 object-based spatialisation to complement a Meyer Sound loudspeaker system upgrade within its sanctuary space. Sound designer, John Hettinger, wanted to create an immersive experience that would reach out to his congregation, work seamlessly with his choice of loudspeakers, and liberate vocals from static positioning at the front of the church.

The Dwelling Place previously worshipped in a traditional stereo audio setup and Hettinger noted the main problem was “how few of the seats were truly stereo in this setup”.

The sound designer added: “We wanted a sound system that had depth and soundstage for every seat in the room. We wanted to create a worship experience you could get lost in, and that was an experience you had to be in the room for. Broadcast is incredibl

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24 March 2025

South Africa - The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the UJ Arts Centre in Johannesburg has recently upgraded its technical capabilities with the addition of Robe LEDBeam 350 FW (Fresnel-Wash) fixtures and a grandMA3 onPC command wing XT, complementing their existing grandMA3 compact XT, supplied by DWR Distribution.

The UJ Arts Centre, part of the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA), is known for producing and presenting world-class arts programmes, both for students and professionals.

Thato Maroga, the theatre's production manager, has been with the theatre for seven years, starting as a resident stage manager. He works closely with Tebogo Ramatapa, the theatre's technical manager, and together with a team of eager annual interns, they bring their shared passion for theatre to life.

“We do so many different things here,

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24 March 2025

China - Christie reports that its Inspire Series 1DLP laser projectors are delivering stunning immersive experiences at electric automaker BYD’s new energy vehicle museum in Zhengzhou, the first of its kind in China.

Known as BYD Zhengzhou Di Space, this 15,000sq.m complex offers a holistic exploration of the power and artistry of new energy vehicles. Spanning four floors with over 300 exhibits, visitors are guided through interactive visual narratives that merge science, technology, and innovation, providing a comprehensive view of BYD’s pioneering automotive vision and the potential of new energy for future mobility.

A total of 26 Christie DWU860-iS laser projectors are at the heart of Di Space’s dynamic visuals, delivering vibrant, lifelike imagery that enchants visitors in each themed area. Christie’s trusted partner Jianye Display instal

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24 March 2025

The Netherlands - SoMMedia Studio has elevated its production capabilities with an updated Prolights lighting rig, ensuring an enhanced visual quality for projects. The SoMMedia video production studio offers a balance between functionality and aesthetics, tailored to the needs of every production or event, with technical support and innovative solutions.

The studio at Strijp-T is designed with meticulous attention to detail, allowing creators to fully focus on their artistic vision while SoMMedia ensures seamless technical assistance.

The studio has achieved high-quality lighting thanks to the Prolights EclFresnel VW, supplied by Full AVL. These fixtures deliver true-to-life illumination, making them suitable for video recordings, interviews, commercials, and even virtual productions. With an adjustable white light CCT from 2,700K to 5,600K and high

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24 March 2025

USA - When TobyMac launched his headlining Hits Deep Tour in 2025, Bandit Lites was there to deliver a system that matched the energy that has been inspiring fans for three decades. With more than 25 Dove Awards and seven Grammys, TobyMac released his newest album, Heaven On My Mind earlier this month to wide acclaim.

In addition to TobyMac, the Hits Deep Tour features performances from Crowder, Cain, Ryan Stevenson and Terrian. Lighting designer Noah Wood needed to design a system that could support all the bands, in different venue spaces for multiple shows.

He also needed a flexible rig that was able to match the energy and diversity of TobyMac’s music.

Bandit Lites provided Ayrton Magic Panel 602, Chauvet Rogue R3 Washes, Chauvet Strike Array 2, Claypaky Sharpys, Elation KL CYC L, Robe BMFL Spots, ADJ Jolt Bar

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24 March 2025

USA - One of the best-known casinos on the Las Vegas Strip has elevated its guest experience with a system renovation using advanced audio technology from Powersoft.

Designed and delivered by Global AV Group, a boutique outfit from Long Island, New York, the finished project includes 26 Powersoft Quattrocanali 4804 DSP-D and 13 Quattrocanali 8804 DSP-D amplifiers, both with built-in DSP and Dante networking, as well as five X4L amplifiers with DSP.

Amid the constant chime of slot machines, the buzz of card tables filled with hopeful players, and the steady movement of patrons and servers weaving through the aisles, the soundscape of a casino can be overwhelming, which calls for pristine sound management. Installing Powersoft amplifiers across the casino marks a significant step forward in modernising its audio infrastructure.

“The client wa

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24 March 2025

USA - Harman Professional Solutions has announced the launch of its Martin Exterior Projection Pro Compact, an outdoor image projector designed to inspire captivating creativity and versatility across a diverse range of architectural, façade, and landscape applications.

Featuring a modular design with 11 configurable options and up to four layers of effects, including precise façade framing, the fixture offers a broad spectrum of creative possibilities while minimising complexity and cost. Its compact footprint and lightweight design facilitate pole mounting and seamless integration into various setups, delivering multiple application possibilities. The fixture’s sleek, professional appearance ensures it blends effortlessly into any environment.

The built-in zoom system enables precision adjustment of the projection angle from 15° to 45°, suppo

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24 March 2025

Europe - With the new JDC Burst 1, GLP offers a significantly more powerful strobe/wash hybrid. Inspired by the innovative technology of the new JDC2 IP, and building on the success of the JDC1, the JDC Burst 1 delivers ‘an impressive blend of power, colour intensity, and flexibility’.

The JDC Burst 1, with its segmented, controllable white strobe line that's 10% brighter than the JDC1, delivers punch and impressive strobe effects.

In addition to the white strobe line, the JDC Burst 1 features two powerful RGBW LED plates, offering significantly improved colour performance compared to the JDC1. As GLP's first hybrid strobe with RGBW LED plates, the Burst 1 enables not only rich, vibrant colours but also delicate pastel tones to be achieved. The RGBW plates are also precisely controllable in 20 x 240 RGBW pixels (divided into 12 x 4 segments of 5

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24 March 2025

Europe - Leyard Europe has announced the expansion of the popular DirectLight family with the DirectLight Slim Series. Launched at ISE 2025, the Made in Europe Series features an ultra-thin, narrow width form factor. The new fine pixel pitch MicroLED video wall display accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique form factor, including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production, extended reality, simulation and training, research and more.

Offering an installation depth of less than two inches, the new DirectLight Slim Series is suitable for tightly curved video walls with the solution’s reduced width delivering minimal colour shift compared to other LED displays. The series is also well-suited for flat video walls in tight spaces because of its minimum depth and front serviceability. Models feature MicroLED

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24 March 2025

USA - DirectOut is announcing the RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO 256 channel-mode upgrade and the NMOS Out-of-Band (NMOS OOB) network functionality upgrade at NAB 2025. For the first time in the USA, DirectOut will also offer visitors the opportunity to view the brand-new Dual Network Audio Modules.

The new mode will double the capacity of the network audio module. The module-bound licence upgrade means that licences can be installed on multiple host devices and will automatically activate only when the licensed RAV.SRC.IO or RAV.IO module is inserted. This increases the flexibility and performance of the Ravenna stack, being able to max out physical limits, while saving budget for increasing demands.

DirectOut’s HD SRC is also available on board RAV.SRC.IO, ensuring seamless operation across clock boundaries while maintaining signal integrity with just one

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24 March 2025

UK - Brompton Technology is expanding its customer services team as part of its ongoing commitment to providing support at every stage of the customer journey. The newly structured team will oversee the entire process - from order processing and delivery coordination to training, technical guidance, and long-term product servicing.

Leading this initiative, Chris Grandin has been appointed director of service delivery and will join Brompton’s leadership team. Since joining the company in July 2019 as technical support manager, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing technical support services. With over two decades of experience in live entertainment and events, including previous roles as group technical advisor at Gearhouse Group and technical services supervisor at Christie Digital Systems, Grandin is well-positioned to lead this expanded function.