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USA - After unveiling a significant upgrade featuring over 4,800sq.ft of top-tier LED displays from digiLED, Tropicana Field, a multi-purpose domed stadium situated in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the long-standing home of the American professional baseball team, the Tampa Bay Rays, has surged ahead in technological advancement across its entire facility.
This stride in innovation is prominently showcased in its Rays control room, where 1.3mm digiTHIN HD LED screens have been installed.
“When we began deliberating the choice of a screen manufacturer for our control room, we sought input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including members of the Rays family and professionals associated with other stadiums,” says Michael Weinman, director, Tampa Bay Rays. “A piv

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USA/UK - Console manufacturer and software developer Harrison Audio has announced the debut of its 32Classic Mixing Console, a 32-channel in-line/split-recording console.
Featuring an analogue tone, flexible workflows and hybrid studio functionality, the 32Classic is a 'purist' console with modern, premium features. Harrison Audio is now a part of Solid State Logic following its acquisition in April 2023. The new 32Classic is designed and engineered by Harrison Audio in Nashville, Tennessee, and manufactured in Oxford, England.
With a hybrid modular design and premium componentry throughout, the 32Classic is able to accommodate a variety of ‘traditional’ and modern ‘hybrid’ workflows. Its 32 mono mic/line channels, classic 32C four-band parametric EQ with variable high-pass and low-pass filters and other built-in modern features - such as 64 channels of high-

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Europe - Harman Professional Solutions has announced JBL Professional’s introduction of the JBL IRX One all-in-one column PA. Featuring an advanced acoustic package, three-channel mixer and Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming; IRX One is an easy-to-use system that’s road-tested and can be carried with one hand.
IRX One incorporates concert line array-inspired directivity control, resulting in a custom-tuned, C-shaped array. Equipped with six 2" high-frequency drivers, the array delivers exceptional clarity, a wide sweet spot, and seamless front-to-back coverage. Additionally, the 8" woofer employs a bass-reflex design, ensuring accurate low-frequency response down to 40 Hz.
Designed to cater to a diverse range of users, IRX One includes a convenient three-channel mixer with support for the most popular connection types as well as integrated iconic dbx automatic feedback
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UK - VDC Trading is celebrating its 36th anniversary as a provider of tour-grade cabling solutions to professional and domestic users.
Established in 1987, VDC Trading developed a reputation for its audio and AV/IT live sound cable builds and installs; bespoke solutions for complex cabling problems; and for being the sole distributor of the legendary Van Damme cable range in the UK, popular with backline techs the world over.
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Poland - The musical We Will Rock You had its Polish premiere this spring, powered by a Meyer Sound system headlined by Lina compact linear line array loudspeakers at the Roma Musical Theatre in Warsaw.
Directed by Wojciech Kępczyński, the production features the music of Queen neatly translated into Polish, crossing the boundaries of a theatrical performance and transforming into a rock concert.
Along with the LINA loudspeakers, the full system included 1100‑LFC low-frequency control elements, VLFC very low-frequency control elements, UPA-2P, UPM‑1P, and UP-4XP loudspeakers, ULTRA‑X42 compact loudspeakers, and MM‑4XP miniature self-powered loudspeakers, along with the Galileo GALAXY Network Platform and D‑Mitri Digital Audio Platform.

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Italy - Marrageddon, the successful first hip hop festival from King of Rap, Marracash, involved two massive concerts in the two cities that are symbolic of the rapper: Milan and Naples.
Marrageddon gathered no less than 84,000 people at the Hippodrome La Maura in Milan on 23 September and more than 55,000 at the Hippodrome di Agnano in Naples on 30 September.
The festival hosted not only the big names of Italian rap - Fabri Fibra, Paky, Shiva, Salmo, Guè Pequeno, Lazza, Madame - but also dozens of emerging artists, integrating fireworks, lasers and 1,000sq.m of LED wall, as well as suspension cables to fly Marracash above the dance troupe.
Lighting designer Giorgio De Cassan of Ombra Design, who was entrusted by the rapper with the entire creative direction of his Italian tour, lit this event. The LD opted for 40 Ayrton Cobra laser-sourced fixtures, supplied
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Germany - Since 1994, the rather tranquil Baden-Württemberg state capital of Stuttgart has been transformed into a quivering music metropolis for a few days every year (notwithstanding the city’s never-ending railway station construction drama).
The Jazzopen music festival – which, contrary to what the name suggests, has been open to artists of all musical genres since the beginning – has developed into a world-class concert event. This year, around 50,000 visitors experienced performances by Melody Gardot, Deep Purple, Grace Jones, Die Fantastischen Vier, Joss Stone, Simply Red and many others over the festival’s 11 days.
Event technology specialist, Sound & Light Veranstaltungstechnik from Leonberg, has consistently supported Jazzopen as a technology partner in recent years and has been a permanent service provider for sound, light and video technology o

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Colombia - UK manufacturer PMC has appointed Tools 4 media as its new distributor in Colombia, with responsibility for its entire range of pro audio products.
Founded in 1997 but with its name changed to Tools 4 media in 2009, the company is based in Bogota and has satellite offices in California and Florida. Tools 4 media prides itself on offering integrated solutions and already represents many pro audio brands including Cranesong, Chandler, API, Manley, Grace Design, McDSP, Audeze, Apogee, Eve Audio, IK Multimedia, Native Instruments and iZotope. Customers who want to try out equipment can do so at local studios where Tools 4 media has joint venture arrangements.
CEO Hernán Pinzón says he is delighted to be working with PMC and to have the opportunity to introduce the company’s extensive professional product range to his customers.
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Canada – Green Hippo, tvONE’s brand in media manipulation and 3D Mapping, has announced an official partnership with DataVisual, positioning them as the exclusive distributor for Hippotizer Media Servers in Canada.
Concurrently, tvONE welcomes Daniel DeMarchi who will spearhead Green Hippo's brand presence in the Canadian market as the dedicated manufacturer representative.
DataVisual boasts an in-house inside sales support team, extensive demonstration equipment, product specification assistance, and comprehensive vendor training.
DeMarchi brings a wealth of expertise to his role, having held senior sales positions at prior organisations and has a robust background in pro AV, live events and rental/staging.
"I'm thrilled to represent Green Hippo and contribute my expertise in live event production, further enhancing Green Hippo's outstanding reputatio

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USA - El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican and South American inspired restaurant in the Design District of Dallas, Texas. A creation of the successful Dallas-based Duro Hospitality Group, the eclectic venue consists of multiple dining areas and building materials. The front and back courtyards include retractable roofs creating indoor/outdoor seating. The restaurant required a sound system that would work within the architecture and style of the space and also withstand the extreme Texas weather in the outdoor dining areas.
Integrator NX A/V chose Fulcrum Acoustic speakers because of their form factor, sound quality and reliability. The small-footprint of the coaxial CX loudspeakers created a space-efficient design. Since all Fulcrum Acoustic speakers are-built-to-order, the customer was able to order unfinished boxes and custom stain them to match the space. They also appreciat

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USA - Clear-Com intercom solutions have long been a go-to for NYC’s Public Theater, a means to ensure the behind-the-scenes technology for the stories they tell on stage is up to the task, now and for the future. In doing so, The Public Theater has recently implemented a new Clear-Com system to serve the multiple performance spaces in their Lower Manhattan headquarters on Lafayette Street at Astor Place in Manhattan.
One of the nation’s first non-profit theatres, The Public Theater has supported emerging playwrights and performers for over 60 years, including the premier of Hamilton in 2015, and has won numerous awards, including six Pulitzer Prizes.
The project they’re currently working on is a system designed to provide reliable comms throughout their headquarters’ five theatres and their cabaret venue, Joe’s Pub. “The building wasn't meant to be

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Europe - LED product designer and manufacturer, Forge is partnering with Lumileds to provide outdoor lighting solutions dedicated to preserving dark skies.
The partnership combines decades of experience and expertise with LED innovation, creating considerate product designs that help to combat the impact of light pollution on the planet.
The partnership sees the creation of turnkey solutions for professional lighting products, combining Lumileds’ Luxeon NightScape technology with Forge’s rapid product realisation capabilities.
The disruptive effects of blue light from LEDs on human melatonin levels and sleep regulation are well documented, but as the world comes to a greater understanding of the devastating effects of this blue component on nocturnal wildlife, legislation has been implemented to seed real change.
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China - Established just under two years ago by Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group's Content Development Department (CDD), the Shenzhen-based CDD Virtual Studio has been pioneering new content production methods for China's largest online gaming platform, Tencent Games.
It currently stands as the only virtual studio in the country equipped with CDD's self-developed VP and XR dual-system automatic switching capability, which allows for rapid system switching within one minute, enabling the facility to meet the high-end VP and XR system shooting requirements for large-scale productions in film and television. The studio utilises Brompton Technology LED video processing and AOTO LED screen as part of its technical setup.
CDD virtual production technical manager Nornor Chen notes that since the studio’s foundation, the team has been very open to exploring new appli

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USA - Country music singer Hardy is out on his debut arena tour with a lighting package from Bandit Lites. The Mockingbird & The Crow Tour, named for his highest charting album to date, merges his country roots and rock sound, to deliver music that rings true for his millions of listeners. The second leg of his tour kicked off in the fall and features Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe.
Bandit Lites is providing more than 200 fixtures for the tour including Chauvet Maverick Storm 1 Hybrids, Chauvet Rogue R2X Washes, Chauvet Strike 4 Arrays, Chauvet Strike M, Chauvet COLORado PXL Bar 16 and VL 3600. Two grandMA3 Full consoles provide control for LD Trevor Drawdy, who expertly layered in the lighting visuals to work with the tour’s other visual elements, such as pyro, video and IMAG effects.
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The Netherlands - When it opened in June 1972 it was called Paard van Troje (Dutch for Trojan Horse), perhaps a reference to its underground vibe, its tendency to host counterculture bands that weren’t always welcomed in mainstream circles, and its previous life as a squat. By 2016, however, this live music venue in the Prinsegracht had long since become so established that the clandestine label no longer seemed to fit, so its name was changed simply to Paard.
The new moniker did nothing to diminish the edgy, intense vibe inside the venue, which can accommodate 1,100 fans in the largest of its three halls. It remains as strong as ever, made even more potent today by the recent installation of Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Air Light Holland.
Daan Stakenburg, the lead lighting technician at Paard, notes that the Chauvet Professional fixtures were selected

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USA - The non-profit AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas will observe its 15th anniversary next year and the five performance venues on its campus - the 2,200-seat Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the 547-capacity Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, the outdoor performance space, Annette Strauss Square, whose lawn can hold up to 2,200, and two highly-utilized black box theatre spaces -have geared up to celebrate with a new sound system and an array of DiGiCo products that will enhance the sonic capabilities in the $360m facility.
The new systems, including a new d&b audiotechnik PA, were designed mainly for use in the Margaret McDermott Hall, located within the Winspear Opera House, and home to The Dallas Opera and Texas Ballet Theater; however, all of the DiGiCo systems will be available for use in any of the venues as needed.
Those systems include two Quant

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UK - Audiologic has announced the launch of its new Manage+ Managed Services offering. To meet the growing demand for these services, Audiologic has made an addition to its application team.
Audiologic's commissioning services, led by senior technical manager Ben Spurgeon and his technical team, are consistently in high demand, often securing bookings well in advance for substantial projects. In response, Audiologic has strengthened the team and introduced Manage+, a managed services platform, designed to cater to the different needs of AV systems.
This month, the Audiologic team welcomed Chris Jones, who assumed the role of application support engineer. Chris brings with him extensive experience within the AV industry and a solid reputation for his work.
Ben Spurgeon comments, "Chris has been on our radar for some time, thanks to his impressive work with Q-SYS,

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UK - Christie reports its continuing partnership with the BFI for the 67th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express. The BFI LFF returned to the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank of the Thames, where the concert hall served as the main red carpet gala venue from 4-15 October.
Dominic Simmons, head of technical services at the BFI, says, "Christie RGB pure laser projectors show extremely vivid colours and contrast on the screen. Last year, directors and film representatives witnessed their work on the Christie Real|Laser illuminated projector and loved what they saw. I'm pleased that we're able to again screen films in high quality using Christie for the Royal Festival Hall."
Christie cinema sales manager, Phil Lord, comments: “It’s a pleasure to continue our longstanding partnership with the BFI and the BFI London

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India - The synergy between two leading lighting brands took centre stage when Claypaky and ARRI teamed to light music videos from the Bollywood film, Dream Girl 2.
Dream Girl 2 is a new Hindi-language comedy-drama about a man who creates chaos and confusion when he disguises himself as a woman. Director of photography C.K Muraleedharan was challenged to create music videos for two item songs, upbeat dance numbers featuring the hero in his female disguise; one song with a club dance vibe; and a festival celebration song with the lead actors – all shot at different locations.
Equipment rental company Light Craft & Sound provided Claypaky Tambora Batten Square, Sharpy X Frame, HY B-Eye K25, and Mythos2 fixtures as well as ARRI SkyPanel S60-C lights for the shoots.
The lighting equipment was chosen for “the amount of trust we have in the brands

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Colombia - German Pro Audio manufacturer DirectOut has announced a partnership with Yamaki as their new distributor for Colombia.
Headquartered in Bogotá, Yamaki has been a key part of the development of the audio industry in Colombia with over 30 years of experience in the business. Their distribution strategy and market development has enabled the company to support the largest production and rental companies in the country, along with the top-level TV channels under the highest quality and performance standards for their audio solutions.
Oswaldo Rueda, CEO of Yamaki, comments: “Yamaki is very excited about working with the prestigious brand DirectOut Technologies. We’re sure this is a great complement to our Pro Audio portfolio and we’ll be able to build a strong position in all the key markets with their specialized solutions. As always, our teamwork strateg

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South Africa - Sennheiser SA has announced the appointment of Johannesburg-based, DWR Distribution as a non-exclusive selected dealer for the live events, rental and staging market sectors.
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity,” says DWR’s Darren Durbach. “Sennheiser is a household name and has been producing class-leading high-performance microphones, headphones and wireless systems for over 75 years. Their products are superbly engineered and offer outstanding quality across the range. The team at DWR is hugely encouraged to offer these products as part of its audio offering.”
Ashley Coleman, general manager at Sennheiser SA adds, “DWR is already home to a wide range of professional brands and has a strong reputation in the live events/rental & staging markets. We are sure that their expertise combined with their considerable reach in these mark
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