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Europe - Ayrton has announced Iain Quinn as the latest member of its growing global install team. The role begins with immediate effect. Iain brings to the position over 30 years of experience in business development and project management roles with some of the industry’s major lighting manufacturers.
Iain will be working alongside global install director, Paul ‘PJ’ Johnson, focusing on the large-scale, permanent installation market, both on land and sea, exploring and expanding the Ayrton brand on a global scale.
He describes his new role as a ‘natural evolution’ in his career. “I’m very excited to be joining Ayrton right now,” says Iain. “The product is at its absolute peak, the people, company culture, agility and pace are amazing, and the company is

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Liechtenstein - Neutrik has expanded its speakON range with upgrades to its 2-pole and 4-pole audio cable connector portfolio in the form of the new NL2FXX and NL4FXX. These new models affirm Neutrik’s continuing commitment to the highest quality standards of engineering and performance and meeting the latest international standards and safety regulations.
New features of the NL2FXX and NL4FXX include a locking bushing that protects against unintended opening, providing locking bushing and strain relief for cable diameters of 6 mm to 12 mm in the S variant connectors, and 10 to 16 mm in the L variant connector - and a unique two compound housing to improve the handling in daily operation.
The new connectors are easier to assemble, as the strain relief chuck mechanically snaps to the insert and aligns with the housing, allowing for faster, smoother assembly of the c

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USA - Harman Professional Solutions has announced the launch of two new JBL Professional COL slim column loudspeakers, the COL600 (24-inch 600 mm) and COL800 (32-inch 800 mm), that are designed for applications that include conference and meeting rooms, lecture halls, retail stores, concourses, transit spaces, fill applications and more.
Offering wide horizontal and narrow vertical coverage with a built-in 10-degree down-tilt to the aim, both COL Series models are designed to deliver coverage for most listening areas while allowing the loudspeaker to be installed flat to the wall. Multi-tap transformers allow for use on either 70 or 100-volt distributed lines, while the loudspeaker is switchable for direct 8-ohm operation.
Available in black or white, installation is accommodated by two included L-brackets, which can be installed on either the top or bottom panels. The
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Europe - KVANT’s latest design of the Atom and Spectrum series laser projectors received the 2023 iF Design Award in the Industry/Tools product design category.
The iF award stands for outstanding design and is a badge of excellent quality for professional and trade users. For this winning project, KVANT cooperated with the Slovak Academy of Sciences and Werkemotion - Transport and Industrial design studio based in Bratislava.
The jury of 132 independent experts from around the world found the innovative design and the foamed aluminium material used within the product exciting. Foamed aluminium is made from aluminium semi-product, which expands its internal structure when heated to a foaming temperature. Apart from lower weight, smaller footprint and increased firmness, it allowed us virtually unlimited shaping, resulting in this extraordinary design.
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USA - AV rental and production company, Markey’s, has recently added Elation Professional Proteus and Fuze series lighting fixtures to inventory. The purchase of 72 Proteus Rayzor 760, 12 Proteus Rayzor 1960, and 50 Fuze MAX Profile luminaires extends Markey’s comprehensive range of lighting options and enhances the company’s ability to adequately cover a variety of indoor and outdoor productions.
Founded more than 60 years ago, Markey’s has transitioned over the years into a multi-faceted, multi-capable event technology company. Based in Indianapolis with regional offices and warehouses throughout the United States, the company is a long-time supporter of Elation and its product lines.
“This latest investment is a wonderful addition to our already large inventory of IP-rated Elation fixtures, which include Proton Eclypse, DTW Blinder 700 IP and Cuepix 16 IP

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UK - The Association of British Theatre Technicians’ Annual Awards took place on Wednesday evening, 7 June, after the first day of the 2023 ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace, London. This year, the awards were again generously supported by TAIT.
Ted Moore, director of rental services, said of the Awards: “TAIT is really proud to be here once again to sponsor the ABTT Awards Presentation, one of the best globally in our industry. We wish all the nominees good luck and give congratulations to whoever the winners may be.”
The five highly sought after Awards for Lighting Product, Sound Product, Engineering Product, ‘Widget’ and Stand of the Year, were complemented by the announcement of the recipients of the ABTT Technician of the Year and the ABTT Award for Emerging Excellence which recognise the achievements of individuals both starting out and well-establ

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USA - Ricoh Latin America and Kramer have signed an exclusive strategic alliance for the Latin American region. The alliance aims to provide effective and intuitive end-to-end solutions across various sectors (corporate, education, healthcare, etc.) to deliver audio visual experiences that enhance creativity, collaboration, and interaction in a hybrid world.
Ricoh Latin America offers interactive displays that integrate the Android operating system and a range of pre-installed applications. These displays allow for the viewing of MS Office documents, annotation directly on the documents with the ability to save them on the board or in the cloud, web browsing, and screen sharing, among other functions. Ricoh also provides interactive displays with the Windows 11 operating system, which is ideal for corporate applications as required by companies.
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USA - At InfoComm 2023, Shure has announced a new partnership with Airtame, provider of solutions for hybrid conferencing, screen sharing, and digital signage. The partnership features seamless integration between Shure Stem Ecosystem devices and Airtame Hybrid Conferencing Solution to simplify collaboration for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) meeting rooms.
While BYOD setups provide personalisation and ease of access, they can also be frustrating and time-consuming to facilitate without the right technology. With this new partnership, Shure and Airtame are providing users who rely on their own devices with streamlined and equitable meetings through technology that is easy to install.
Using the Airtame App, users can start a conference call on the Airtame Hub with just a few clicks. Once connected, the high-performance Airtame Hub hosts the call for all attendees in a con

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UK - Void Acoustics has announced a bumper presence at InfoComm in Orlando, USA, this week. The company will showcase five new products on the Exhibition Booth 5287 (Exhibit Hall, Level 2, Audio Pavilion), whilst highlighting these important new products alongside the existing Void Acoustics portfolio in the Void Acoustics Demonstration Room (Audio Demo Room W232B).
The key new products which will be on display include the Air 15 IP-53 rated subwoofer, perfect for nightclubs and bars, restaurants and retail solutions. With its stylish, non-resonant fibreglass enclosure it can provide large-scale output in a variety of environments requiring comprehensive audio coverage.
A new subwoofer has been added to the Cyclone Series - the Cyclone 208 - a compact, IP-55 rated reflex-loaded subwoofer. Paired with the Cyclone 4 or Cyclone 55 it offers a high-output, stylish sound

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UK - Focusrite has announced the RedNet PCIeNX, delivering 128x128 channels of 24-bit/192 kHz audio with ultra-low latency, making it suitable for Dolby Atmos or any high-channel-count Dante workflow. Compatible with both PC and Mac (including the latest Apple Silicon), the RedNet PCIeNX seamlessly integrates with existing hardware, accelerating any Dante workflow.
For post-production professionals working with Dolby Atmos, the RedNet PCIeNX offers the ability to effortlessly integrate high-channel-count Dante audio with the Dolby Renderer.
For commercial recording studios and music production facilities, the RedNet PCIeNX provides performance, flexibility, and scalability, featuring 128x128 channels of uncompressed, high-resolution audio at ultra-low latency.
Jack Cole, Focusrite product manager (professional solutions and drivers), comments: "RedNet PCIeNX is a

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USA - Renkus-Heinz has announced the launch of OmniBeam, the latest innovation in its beam-steering technology.
OmniBeam algorithm is the culmination of ‘decades of industry-leading expertise in steerable technology’. It replaces the previous best-fit approach of UniBeam to now deliver unmatched sound and coverage for 100% of venues with less time and knowledge required than ever before, says the company.
The result is custom-tailored coverage precisely dialled into the exact geometry of every space, resulting in the best, most consistent audio experience possible - that anyone, no matter their level of expertise, can achieve with minimal time, every time.
“We are constantly thinking about what we can do to elevate our technology. The introduction of OmniBeam takes our product line to the next level by delivering coverage previously untapped,” said Renkus

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UK - disguise has announced the integration of Mapping Matter into disguise Cloud, a significant update that will enable users across large-scale installations, location-based experiences (LBX), brand experiences, live events and more to plan and previsualise projection mapping projects - all in one place.
With the integration of Mapping Matter, disguise Cloud will be the only platform that offers interactive previsualisation and projection mapping tools directly in one web browser. Using the same tools leveraged by Cirque du Soleil, Moment Factory and Creative Technology for nearly a decade, live events teams will be able to take charge of their video projection specs, luminance levels and pixel densities while easily iterating on complex projector placements in the cloud.
All projection-mapped visuals can then be previewed within a 3D digital twin of the AV installa

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Germany - Sennheiser has entered the unified communications A/V bar market with the most flexible all-in-one devices for small and mid-sized meeting rooms and collaboration spaces. Part of the Sennheiser TeamConnect Family, the TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions were unveiled publicly during an exclusive virtual launch event this week and will be showcased in-person to the attendees of the InterOp Tokyo and the InfoComm Orlando.
With options for small (TeamConnect Bar S) or mid-sized (TeamConnect Bar M) meeting and collaboration spaces, the TC Bar Solutions offer benefits like easy setup, brand agnostic integration, easy management & control, high video quality, security and sustainability. The TC Bar S features four microphones and two speakers, while TC Bar M has six microphones and four speakers. Both easily integrate with any meeting platform and can be further enhanced

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USA - With visualisation software and tools like ETC’s Augment3d 3D programming environment, digital models play an increasingly integral part in lighting workflows. When time or budgets are tight, however, drafted or point-cloud models can still be out of reach.
ETC’s new Augment3d Scanner app reduces this barrier to entry, allowing users to seamlessly create and import ready-to-use room models directly to their Eos Family consoles from a phone or tablet.
With the Augment3d Scanner app, a comprehensive 3D space model is just a few touches away. Built for use with the Eos Family line of lighting control systems, A3d Scanner leverages the augmented reality tools included in your device, saving you time building your 3D space.
Once installed, explore the easy-to-use tools to map your space - including walls, doors, windows, a full floor plan, and even prosceni

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Portugal - The Intermunicipal Community of the Coimbra Region (CIM/RC) attracted much interest at BTL 2023 with its innovative and immersive booth.
CIM/RC was the only booth at the fair to replace promotional paper with digital screens, emphasising sustainability and quick and easy access to information. The booth was composed of a municipal counter, an auditorium for presentations and a total of 240m² that invited visitors to live a unique experience with the projections on its LED screens.
“The CIM/RC booth was the result of many months of preparation, idea development, concept and project design,” says Gaspar Magarreiro, director of Creative LED. “It culminated in four days of intense work by 38 technicians from different areas who carried out another successful project. The immersive experience of the booth was made possible thanks to a 100m², circular scre

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USA - The stately well-appointed theatre at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, NJ is no stranger to sellout crowds. On 22 November, 1926, when it opened as the Plaza Theatre with a double feature headlined by Harry Langdon and Douglas Fairbanks, its $1.10 tickets were the hottest in town.
Tickets for this year’s grand reopening of the historic venue, in April were a bit pricier, but they were just as hard to come by. With Jay Leno doing the ribbon cutting, the 1,367-seat theatre, now called The Bergen Performing Arts Centre, opened its doors to the public once again, following a renovation of its main hall.
The celebrity ribbon cutting wasn’t the only thing drawing attention to the festivities during the theatre’s opening weekend. There was also excitement in the air (quite literally) created by four 60,000-lumen output Chauvet Professional Maverick Storm 4

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Saudi Arabia - EFM Global has opened a 43,000sq ft warehouse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), further highlighting its commitment to the region. Strategically located, the traditional, base level structure is designed to support growth for existing and for new customers.
In the Middle East since 2008, EFM has provided for tours, festivals, film, international sports, exhibitions and much more - Kendrick Lamar, MDLBEAST Soundstorm, Desert Warrior, the Dubai World Cup closing ceremony and the Amakin Exhibition being a handful of recent projects.
The size and scale of its Riyadh facility puts EFM in a strong position in terms of competitors’ capacity in Saudi Arabia and the company is looking forward to the difference it will make to clients’ event ambitions and execution.
Group CEO, Mike Llewellyn, comments: “Having recently celebrated 15 years in Dubai it feel

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Namibia - Well-known Christian evangelist and author, Angus Buchan attracted large crowds at the recent Speak Jesus prayer day at Windhoek’s FNB Vegkop Stadium. The event, which was organised by Mighty Men Namibia, called for a professional audio system that would deliver crystal-clear audio to thousands of attendees, all of whom were eager to hear the words of worship and Christian teachings shared by Buchan.
Namibia-based event production experts, dB Audio, was responsible for designing and integrating the audio system. “Our brief was to ensure that the messaging came through loud and clear to an audience of 4,000,” explains Char-Ann Husselmann, Project Manager at dB Audio. “Providing a great overall audience experience was the overarching goal.”
Considering the nature of the event, which focused mainly on spoken word alongside interludes of worship music,

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Artificial Intelligence - Sir Paul McCartney says he has employed artificial intelligence to help create what he calls "the final Beatles record". He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme the technology had been used to "extricate" John Lennon's voice from an old demo so he could complete the song. "We just finished it up and it'll be released this year," he explained.
Sir Paul did not name the song, but it is likely to be a 1978 Lennon composition called Now And Then. It had already been considered as a possible "reunion song" for the Beatles in 1995, as they were compiling their career-spanning Anthology series. Sir Paul had received the demo a year earlier from Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. It was one of several songs on a cassette labelled ‘For Paul’ that Lennon had made shortly before his death in 1980.
The tracks were largely recorded onto a bo

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USA - Radio Active Designs (RAD has announced a new trunking firmware update for their Enhanced Narrow BandTM UV-1G wireless intercom.
“We’re looking forward to showcasing the new trunking feature at booth #5490 at Infocomm in Orlando,” James Stoff, CTO, explains. “This will be a game-changer for wireless intercom operators working shows of all sizes. I think they will be excited to see it in action, and I encourage everyone to stop by.”
The firmware update will allow operators to easily double or triple the number of packs per base depending on the Party Line traffic loads and needs. Using the new trunking feature, scene change, and the updated app together quickly expands the UV-1G into a more flexible and efficient low-management intercom system.
Radio Active Designs worked with Radio Design Group (Grants Pass, Oregon) to further maximise radio spec

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USA - Brompton Technology will be exhibiting its latest solutions at InfoComm in Orlando. Located on booth 761 within the Digital Signage Pavilion, Brompton will demo technology including its Tessera G1 receiver card and its new TrueLight technology.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to InfoComm, one of the biggest destinations in the U.S. to showcase innovations for LED processing,” shared Cesar Caceres, product lead at Brompton Technology. “This year we are proud to show our new next-generation solutions - the G1 receiver card and TrueLight.
“We created the G1 as a platform to future proof panels for the increasingly complex software and algorithms required to optimise visual performance on LED. Its incredible processing power and capabilities led the way for our new TrueLight technology, which offers control of LED panels that have additional emitters, and t
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