Un array de IS 10

Adamson Systems Engineering is launching the IS10 and IS119 installation-tailored loudspeakers at InfoComm 2017, the larger siblings to the highly-acclaimed IS7 and IS118 cabinets introduced earlier this year.
“The IS-SERIES puts the technology and performance of Adamson’s revered touring products, including Kevlar drivers, into an exterior design specifically developed for the architectural market, offering architects and designers outstanding audio performance and rider acceptance that blends perfectly into the aesthetics of the venue,” comments Brian Fraser, Adamson’s Senior Applications Engineer and Product Manager.

Brian Fraser

“The IS-SERIES is perfectly suited for a wide range of applications, including performing arts centers, live performance venues, sports venues, conference centers, and houses of worship.”
The IS10 is a two-way, full-range line array cabinet containing two ND10-LM, 10” Kevlar Neodymium drivers and an NH4TA2, 1.4” exit compression driver. The critically optimized waveguide produces a slightly curved wavefront with a nominal dispersion pattern of 110° x 10° (H x V).

l’IS10

The waveguide’s efficiency allows for increased vertical dispersion without sacrificing high-frequency presence in the far field while the patent-pending Controlled Summation Technology further eliminates the low-mid lobing normally associated with two-way line source systems.

Le montage du moteur et des 10” de l’IS10. La distance entre les deux 10” est le double de celle existant entre le centre du guide d’onde et le centre du 10”.

Une preuve de la remarquable directivité horizontale grâce à la CST. On tient les 110° jusqu’à 250 Hz

For ultra-precise impulse response, the companion IS119 subwoofer is loaded with a lightweight, long excursion 19” ND19 Kevlar Neodymium driver utilizing Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture and a 5” voice coil for exceptional power handling. It is mounted in an ultra-efficient, front-loaded enclosure, designed to reproduce clean, musical low-frequency information. The grill profile of the IS119 has been replicated in the rear of the cabinet, allowing for cardioid deployments that appear visually identical from the audience’s perspective.

L’IS119

The IS-SERIES cabinet construction uses marine-grade birch plywood and aircraft-grade steel. All IS-SERIES products come standard with two NL4 connections and can also be ordered with barrier strips. A plate-and-screw rigging solution is recessed in the interior of the rear rigging fins for easy installation. The IS-SERIES is available in a standard black and white, with RAL colors available on demand. The IS10 and IS119 will begin shipping in late Summer 2017.

Visit Adamson at InfoComm 2017, Booth 6475, from June 14-16, 2017.

More informations on the Adamson Website

Since 6th of May 2017, B&K Braun (Stage Campus Group) has taken on the distribution of INNLED products in Germany. Founded in 1977 by Hartmut Braun, this international distributor has become a reference in the field of stage and event equipment.
INNLED and B&K Braun met at ProLight+Sound 2017 held in Frankfurt from 4th to 7th 2017. It took only a month for a collaboration to be signed, uniting the independent French manufacturer and the German distributor.

B&K’s founder, Hartmut Braun, explains that he fell under the charm of the products from INNLED’s range from the moment he saw. He adds : « INNLED’s products are really great – simple and more importantly, well designed. I was immediately convinced by the multiple and different applications that these products allow. I am delighted we can offer our clients innovative and high quality solutions in terms of mobile lighting. »

Emmanuel Bénech (left), Co Founder and Associate Director of Innled and Hartmut Braun, Founder of B & K Braun.

The rise of the French manufacturer
After Sweden, Holland, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Finland, Germany is the 8th European country to distribute INNLED’s range. Each distributor, already well established in the event market, has the exclusive right to sell INNLED’s products.
Impressive products due to their innovative approach, design and mobility. « The smart and elegant design, combined to the possibility of operating without cables have made them key products within the event field.
Nearly all the products can be driven by a simple and free app and there’s even a user-friendly wireless transmitter. » concluded the German distributor in his last article published on is website.
Thanks to this increasing demand for international distribution, 25% of INNLED’s turnover is accomplished abroad.

Kub, the latest addition to the Innled range, can be installed, hung up or suspended to provide wall lighting, space, floor, ceiling lighting or even lighting.

Hariz, the light centerpiece uses a base-illuminated polycarbonate plate featuring the LEDs. Other profiles are available in the catalog or can be made to order.

LabeLive and lighting designer Jay Branson deploy MAC Axiom Hybrid, Quantum Profile and Aura fixtures to create a unique stage design for the band’s World tour. In support of their long-awaited album “Us and the Night,” multi-platinum-selling group 3 Doors Down embarked on a world tour to bring the album to life both sonically and visually.
Leading audiovisual rental company LabeLive provided lighting designer and director Jay Branson of TwoPairCreative LLC with Martin MAC Axiom Hybrid, MAC Quantum Profile and MAC Aura fixtures. Branson utilized the fixtures to define a unique stage aesthetic, deliver high-impact lighting experiences and overcome rigging challenges at theaters around the globe.

Photo : Ashley Mae Wright (@ashleymaewright)

Josh Berry, President of LabeLive worked closely with the 3 Doors Down lighting team to outfit the U.S. leg of the tour. Throughout his 20-year experience with Martin, Berry has been able to provide countless lighting teams with quality fixtures that withstand the rigors of touring and provide quality lighting experiences every step of the way. “I’ve been working with Martin products for over 20 years—they are a staple in the industry,” said Berry. “These fixtures were specifically requested by 3 Doors Down, and they haven’t had any problems with the products. When it comes to reliability, serviceability, the abilities of the fixtures, Martin just makes more sense. Because Martin fixtures are so reliable, we are able to provide quality products to great acts like 3 Doors Down and help create memorable shows.”

Photo : Ashley Mae Wright (@ashleymaewright)

“I can sum up why we chose Martin fixtures in one word—reliability,” said Branson. “The gear is absolutely rock solid. We haven’t had a single problem with any of our fixtures during the whole tour, and some of them ride in the truck without cases just on pre-rigged trusses, and we’ve never had one go down. I love that my head elect can set up the rig, and when I sit down at the console it’ll work perfectly.”
In addition to requiring dependable fixtures, Branson also needed a lighting solution that could help them realize their creative goals. Branson and his lighting team worked closely with the band members and tour manager Gary Pettus to design a lighting rig that would recreate elements of the “Us and the Night” album cover and bring new creative accents to the stage. The design they chose required lighting fixtures that were small enough to easily fit into tight spaces without sacrificing light intensity. Martin fixtures were chosen for their streamlined form, powerful performance and reliability to ultimately create the center piece of the stage: five custom, built, oversized lanterns hanging in front of a forest backdrop.

Photo : Ashley Mae Wright (@ashleymaewright)

“We wanted to put lights in the lanterns, but didn’t know of any light that could do the job,” continued Branson. “At a festival this summer with 3 Doors Down, the crew showed me a video of Martin MAC Axiom Hybrids, and I immediately called the band to tell them ‘I found the light!’ They checked it out and loved it.”
The full 3 Doors Down lighting rig is comprised of MAC Axiom Hybrids in each of the lanterns, along with 15 MAC Quantum Profiles for aerial effects (eight upstage and seven mid-stage), and eight MAC Auras under the drum riser.
During the European leg of the tour, eight MAC Quantum Profile Wash fixtures were used for drum lighting.. “I don’t know of any other light that’s as versatile as MAC Axiom Hybrid,” said Branson. “Ordinary fixtures lose at least 50% of their intensity when zoomed all the way out. MAC Axiom Hybrid carries the same intensity when it’s wide as it does at a pinpoint. I can even throw a gobo on at full zoom and light up the entire lantern. It’s the only light that delivered the performance we wanted and fit in the space our design required.”

Photo : Ashley Mae Wright (@ashleymaewright)

Overall, Branson was impressed not only by the MAC Axiom Hybrids but also the MAC Quantum Profiles. “In my opinion, Quantum Profiles are the best profile lights on the market,” said Branson. “I’m amazed by how bright they are, and the fact that it’s an LED is incredible. I can cut straight through strobe hits. The gobos are great. They look great in the air, are super-fast and light weight. And on top of all that, they’re reliable. They’re just great lights, and I love the way they perform”.
Martin lights also helped Branson and his team overcome weight restriction issues at a variety of venues. “Weight is always a challenge,” said Branson. “When we play theaters, we have to hang fixtures on house pipes, and in some older theaters we are hanging on pin-rails which have a really low weight limit. We needed fixtures that were lighter weight, but still provided the intense performance needed for a rock show—MAC Axiom Hybrid was the answer.”

For more informations visit Martin Website

ETC has released two new additions to its Unison Echo® line of architectural lighting control. The new Dual Tech Sensors ensure spaces can adhere to stringent energy codes, while also ensuring occupant comfort. And two Contact Interface devices provide simple and seamless integration with other systems.

Capteurs Echo Dual Tech, dans la version pour montage au plafond

Dual Tech Sensors
For locations where no movement doesn’t mean a space is vacant, the new Dual Tech sensors offer a convenient and reliable way to make sure illumination is constant. Dual Tech sensors couple passive infrared (PIR) detection with acoustic detection and can support almost any room size or configuration.
Available in wall, ceiling and switch mount configurations, with a range of finish options, the Echo Dual Tech sensors offer different models for Occupancy or Vacancy, meeting energy codes without the need for advanced configuration.

La gamme pour montage mural des capteurs Echo Dual Tech

The Dual Tech sensor features a walk test function to confirm coverage, supports small movement detection up to 45-feet, and includes coverage patterns for most applications. They are UL Listed and CE marked, and meet ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and CA Title 24 codes.
For more info about the Echo Dual Tech Sensors, link here.

Contact Interfaces
System integration is simple with the new Echo Contact Interfaces. Available in 4-input and 4-output versions, Contact Interfaces seamlessly join Echo systems to third-party, external control systems.

• The Echo Contact Input Interface (ECII) can receive wet or dry contacts and uses the closure to activate actions in your Echo control system. Anything from a basic toggle switch all the way up to an advanced enterprise A/V systems can trigger the Contact Input Interface. And with the EchoAccess® mobile app users can program the system for any Echo control action.
• The Echo Contact Output Interface (ECOI) supplies contact triggers to external systems. A contact output can be generated as part of any preset or zone control to automatically trigger an external system, including functions like powering on a projector or deploying shades.

L’interface d’entrée de contact Echo (ECII)

L’interface de sortie à contact Echo (ECO)

Additionally, the Echo Contact Output Interface can send a contact to third-party management programs, keeping enterprise-wide systems updated of the lighting system status. Both Echo Contact Interfaces connect your Echo system to larger installations, bringing custom actions and high-level integration to a budget-friendly system.
More info about Echo Contact Interfaces with the link here

For more info about all of ETC’s products, visit the ETC Website

Ayrton is delighted to announce the appointment of Vari Internacional, S.A. as its new exclusive distributor for Mexico. The agreement formalized at the recent sound:check Xpo show in Mexico City, takes place with immediate effect.
Established in 1985 by its actual president, Hugo Patiño V, and vice-president, Francisco Canales Lomelí, Vari Internacional provides professional products for sound, video, and lighting.
It offers services for installation, maintenance and technical training to the end user, as well as specialized technical support and professional advice pre-sale and post sale.

The Vari Internacional team is led by general director, Juan Francisco Alvarez, sales director, Bruno Carranza, and sales manager for live sound and lighting, Allan Fernandez. They are supported by a team of lighting designers, engineers and technicians, many of whom already have an in depth knowledge of Ayrton projectors. At sound: check Xpo, Vari Internacional introduced a wide range of Ayrton products, for the first time in Mexico, in a stunning display designed by its own lighting designers, Fulvio Camacho, Chicho Guliano and Carlos Zamudio. “The most popular fixtures proved to be MagicDot, MagicPanel, MagicBlade, Alienpix and Cosmopix,” says Allan Fernàndez. “After the show we received a lot of good comments about the Ayrton products and in particular, special comments about MagicPanel and MagicDot.”

The Ayrton and Vari Internacional teams on the Ayrton stand at Prolight+Sound 2017, Frankfurt. L-R: Ayrton Sales Global Sales Director, Michael Althaus, Juan Francisco Alvarez, General Director, Ing. Hugo A. Patiño Valdez, President, Ing. Bruno Carranza Rogerio, Sales Director

“I was impressed with the quality of the sound:check exhibition and the participating companies,” says Ayrton’s regional sales manager, Simon Gasch who attended the show to support Vari Internacional. “Every supplier had an acoustically and visually separated area which provided an ambient atmosphere to test and learn about the different brands and products, with hourly workshops and experts of every international company available to chat and answer questions. “Vari International especially impressed me, as the clients and visitors were at very high creative and technical levels. All the attending lighting designers clearly stated their special interest in including Ayrton in their TV and live shows. The interest was so massive that the scheduled hourly light demonstration had to be repeated instantly to meet the interest of the audience attending. “So we can truly say that the Mexican lighting industry places a lot of trust in Vari and is excited about the Ayrton creativity being offered to everyone from now on. This is a true milestone for Ayrton and Vari.”
The Vari team will continue to promote the full range of Ayrton products at major tradeshows in Mexico, and with its own road shows, training sessions and open houses. “Each brand that we represent becomes a part of our family,” says Fernàndez. “When we believe in a brand, we give the best of ourselves to achieve our sales goals using our resources of trained sales people and specialists, our service department, showroom and free training sessions to our clients. We conduct deep research with our customers as to which brands they are interested in, and which brands are most popular in riders. We discovered that Ayrton has prestige around the world with its excellent products and designs and, as Vari Internacional likes to represent just one brand for one application, Ayrton proved an excellent option to offer to our customers who look for products that they can propose in any rider, national or international.”

“With Vari Internacional we are very proud to present our new distributor for the Mexican market,” says Ayrton’s global sales director, Michael Althaus. “Vari’s team is very experienced in the market and has gained a great reputation for its reliability and support. Our company philosophies, in terms of dedication to providing great product and fantastic service are closely matched. We are looking forward to having such a strong and focused partner to represent Ayrton in Mexico.”

Capital Sound, one of the largest UK-based live sound hire companies, is adding Solid State Logic L200 and L500 live consoles to its inventory. The consoles are being been supplied by UK professional audio specialist HD Pro Audio.
Capital Sound initially decided to invest in L500 to support “The Killers” Front of House Engineer, Kenny Kaiser, on the European leg of the band’s current worldwide tour. Kaiser uses a lot of the console’s unique attributes, such as fully processed stem groups, the SSL FX Rack, AutoMix (multiple lead vocal mics), and the tube effect that is included in every processed path.

“We’ve had our eye on the SSL consoles for a long time, but felt that we needed a lower price point for a large section of our client base,” says Paul Timmins, General Manager at Capital Sound. “The L200 is right where we need it to be. This is now a family of surfaces that suit all of our requirements, from large tours like The Killers to many other clients that we’d like to introduce to SSL Live.”
How and when Capital Sound invests in new equipment very much depends on the size of that investment, and the specific need. Timmins : “With high-end consoles we generally buy them for specific projects, providing the project has a reasonable duration, and that forms a solid foundation for the future. With smaller consoles, we look at what they can offer the company and how they fit into the bigger picture. We see the L200 as being an important part of our inventory of mid-priced consoles into the future.”

From left to right, Nathan Hernando (Business Development Manager, SSL Live), Andy Huffer (Sales Director, HD Pro Audio), Robin Conway (Project Manager, Capital Sound), and Paul Timmins (General Manager, Capital Sound) on Prolight+Sound SSL booth.

Robin Conway is the Project Manager at Capital Sound, and feels that the new L200 has a ready-made audience: “It’s the right price, it’s the right rental cost, it has the great SSL heritage, and it doesn’t feel like a smaller console… It feels as big as its big brothers. It has the right number of faders, the screen is high quality… Everything about it screams quality, and yet it’s in a price point that’s now affordable for at least 60 percent of our client base.”
HD Pro Audio’s Andy Huffer is confident that the SSL L200 will have a big impact on the touring market, exposing more Engineers to the sound, flexibility, and power of SSL Live: “For four years now we’ve been trying to cover the market with the L500, a real top-end console that requires a big project to make it a good value proposition. Now we think the introduction of the L200 will accelerate SSL’s popularity in touring.
It will create that required group experience of how an SSL console works, how good it sounds, and so on. That will then drive demand for the more powerful consoles as they are needed. Not every engineer starts his career on an arena tour with the most expensive kit. While the L200 certainly isn’t in the low end or cheap end of the market, it’s definitely a more accessible first step.”
Capital Sound has been in business for over 30 years, serving European and international live music at festivals and all scales of tour sound. “Capital sound is a respected brand,” says Timmins. “We only do sound rental, we do what we know best. We offer a friendly, personal service. Everything we do is bespoke-designed so ultimately we like to think that the customer is getting exceptional value for money, both in design services and the kit we’re supplying.”

More information on Solid State Logic Website

Hard Rock Stadium is owned by, and home to, the NFL Miami Dolphins. It also hosts University of Miami football and major entertainment events throughout the year. As part of a three-year, facility-wide renovation, the re-named facility now boasts a massively upgraded sound system by Electro-Voice.
With the stadium’s addition of a roof and massive video displays, crowd noise levels are substantially higher than the original open-air design, making even coverage critical, both in terms of SPL and frequency response. In addition to the primary task of improving the fan experience through better audio, the sound system is also used for mass notification of life safety information.

The Dolphins selected Diversified Systems to design and integrate the system, charging them with the task of overcoming increased levels due to roof reflections while delivering both vocal intelligibility and musical fidelity.
Drawing from all parts of the diverse yet sonically matched Electro-Voice loudspeaker portfolio, the installation delivers concert-quality sound via 186 XLCi-127DVX line array elements, weatherized and integrated into custom-engineered frames to withstand extreme storm and wind conditions.

These are augmented by EVF-1122S front-loaded loudspeakers and EVH-1152D long-throw loudspeakers to cover hard-to-reach zones like corner seating areas. In addition, 48 dual 18-inch subwoofers, custom designed for the project, add an exciting bass element that was absent in the stadium’s previous system.
An ongoing installation challenge was the management of the installation across the renovation’s phased construction timeline, requiring ongoing support of the legacy sound system while the new Electro-Voice system was being installed, tuned, tested, and deployed.
To ensure even coverage throughout all seating areas, EASE modeling and intelligibility plots were critical tools in selecting the appropriate loudspeakers and their placement. Two Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 digital matrix controllers allowed the integration team to apply FIR filtering to optimize loudspeakers as needed and appropriate.

In addition to the primary task of improving the fan experience through better audio, the sound system is also used for mass notification of life safety information. Electro-Voice ceiling and surface-mount loudspeakers ensure smooth, continuous coverage in luxury suites, concourses, restrooms, offices, and all public areas throughout the stadium. This task required approximately 1800 ZX1i indoor/outdoor loudspeakers and over 1000 EVID ceiling-mounted designs selected from EV’s wide range of options.

The Dolphins team are pleased to report that the system has exceeded their performance expectations while meeting budget and timing requirements. The system is at its best when the stadium is full, enhancing the fan experience with clear, effortless coverage, and rising to the occasion to amplify crowd energy in big moments.
Whether deployed for sporting events or major concert events, Hard Rock Stadium offers a winning combination of full-range fidelity, comprehensive coverage, and high intelligibility that plays a key role in transforming the venue into global entertainment destination for large-scale events.

For more information visit :

• The Electro-Voice website
• The Electro-Voice website FaceBook
• The Hard Rock Stadium website

Just in time to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and after six years of stage absence, German rap group Beginner are back. Eizi Eiz, Denyo and DJ Mad sound as fresh as ever with their brand new album, Advanced Chemistry.

Their fans had to wait a long time for a new album, after it had been speculated over and over when the new release from this Hamburg trio would actually be available. The first signs suggested 2010, then 2011 and finally 2012 — but still the fans had to wait a further four years for the release.
But the wait was well worth it, and with the arrival of the album in August 2016, the tour dates were also announced. The first leg of 14 dates toured Germany in November and December and from March 2017 onwards, a further 16 dates have been scheduled, with box offices reporting almost sold out venues already.

Bertil Mark is responsible for the lighting design on this tour. He has dipped extensively into GLP’s portfolio — in particular the new GT-1 hybrid lamp, of which 70 fixtures alone have been used. “I like the feel and punch of these multi-fixtures. I was traveling with Rammstein for the first time in the summer with these lamps and their flexibility convinced me immediately. It’s no problem at all to produce either tight, rich beams or nice mid-air effects,” says Bertil Mark about the impression GT-1, with its impressive continuous zoom ratio of 2.5 to 55 degrees.

In addition to taking advantage of the 440 watt Osram Sirius HRI discharge lamp, Bertil Mark is also setting the standard in his use of GLP’s LED models from the impression series during this tour. The fixture count shows 56 impression X4 Bar 20 and 24 impression X4, both of which have long been a part of Mark’s portfolio on different designs. “The Impression X4 Bars I have used for quite some time, but I am always fascinated by the effects that are possible,” he says.
For Beginner, the Bars are used in different locations — on the stage edge in the rig, and in Diamond-shaped design elements directly above the artists. I think it is nice to be able to make interesting light angles,” says the designer in explaining his idea. A total of 24 impression X4, each containing 19 RGBW LEDs and a 7-50 ° zoom, have been tripod-mounted by Bertil Mark on the sides of the stage. These provide color and movement throughout the set.

More informations on the GLP website

Nexo is releasing a new version of its acclaimed NeMo system management software, making it available for the first time on the macOS platform and introducing premium features and functionality that will transform operational control of Nexo systems.
First among these are the powerful advances in remote control and monitoring of Nexo NXAMP controller-amplifiers, accessed direct from a Mac laptop which can now be plugged into the NXAMP.
Users can monitor the electronic parameters of amplifiers over a wireless network, in real or past-time, and store the data as a log. It also makes it easier to exploit advanced sensing functions in the NXAMP which help protect loudspeaker cabinets.

An offline mode is now available (in the macOS version). The user can create offline devices, edit their settings and later match them to online devices, using a device identification feature. Using custom control panels, users can create interfaces which offer an extraordinary level of control, described by Nexo Sales Manager Gareth Collyer as “a complete game-changer for the use of NXAMPs.”

The DTD remote control compression page on a mac.

NeMo version 2.0 now embraces Nexo’s new DTD Controller, allowing the remote-control of one or several DTDs simultaneously, including preset, patch, EQ, compressor, gain and delay editing, as well as level monitoring.
First launched on the IOS platform in 2013, this new version of NeMo sees every feature now replicated for macOS, so that users have the choice of going wired or wireless.
NeMo version 2.0 brings a lot more to the party, such as zones, alert emailing, automatic update of preset libraries, EQ library, as well as improved performance and stability.

The log page as shown on a iPad Pro.

Nexo’s primary distribution, rental and installation partner in the UK, Orbital Sound, has given an enthusiastic thumbs-up to the new release. According to MD Chris Headlam, “the speed and responsiveness of the application when working online is very impressive, as is its sheer power and ease-of-use.
This NeMo release has a beautifully-crafted Mac and iPad look and feel that can be used concurrently on 3 devices seamlessly.” Orbital’s Sales Director Andy Simmons added that,” to all our questions, the answer was yes. Everything has been carefully thought through by the designer – it is the complete package.”

An iPhone 7 remote control page of a DTD.

Nexo NeMo version 2.0 is available from the Mac App Store® with the link here.

Situated at the University of Manchester’s campus, the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama recently underwent a significant refit, including the installation of a control desk, LED luminaires and power controls from ETC, all supplied and installed by Stage Electrics.

Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall

An important arts venue for north-west England, the Martin Harris Centre offers students a fantastic space in which to study and perform, as well as hosting many professional musicians, performers and prize-winning authors. It provides an excellent space for contemporary and classic theatre, music and comedy events, and holds a reading series that has in the past featured such literary luminaries as Martin Amis, Will Self, John Banville and Clive James.
The project, which was made possible due to significant funding from the Faculty of Humanities, is part of a campus-wide initiative that supports the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability and saw a complete overhaul of the lighting in the venue’s Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and John Thaw Studio Theatre.

Martin Harris Centre Exterior

Longstanding supplier to the University, Stage Electrics was appointed to design, specify and install a complete lighting system for the two multipurpose facilities. Karl Spencer, the venue’s technical services manager, worked closely with Stage Electrics’ Rob Beamer and Karl Formstone to ensure the right solution was selected and installed.
“Energy efficiency was a driving factor in this project, but there were other points to consider too, like flexibility,” says Rob Beamer.
“The venue hosts a lot of classical concerts where maximum light levels are critical, whereas colour rendering and colour mixing capability is important for lighting dramatic performances, for example. For power controls, space was at a premium, so we had to bear that in mind too.”

The comprehensive solution, specified following extensive demonstrations between Stage Electrics and the University, includes an Ion® console with two fader wings; a Unison Paradigm® power control system; Sensor® dimmers with ThruPower modules; and an array of ColorSource® PAR, Source Four® LED Series 2 Lustr® and Daylight HD fixtures and a comprehensive state-of-the-art house lighting system from GDS.

John Thaw Studio Theatre

Rob Beamer adds: “We put a lot of time into getting it right. The challenge was to deliver a versatile, energy-efficient lighting solution to maximise the experience for both performer and audience, without compromising on quality. And I think we have succeeded.”
Karl Spencer, the Martin Harris Centre’s technical services manager said, “As part of this extensive lighting project, our spaces have been converted to energy-efficient LED, for both lighting performances and house lighting. The end result is excellent and our performers and audiences alike are already enjoying the improved lighting. The installation offers us a flexible, efficient and sustainable lighting solution which underpins the University’s environmental sustainability strategy.”

Read more on :

• ETC Website
• Stage Electrics Website
• Martin Harris Website

L-Acoustics announces that the LA12X amplified controller is the first L-Acoustics product to receive Avnu certification, the LA4X will also receive certification in the coming weeks.
A member of the Avnu Alliance since 2015, L-Acoustics has committed its development resources to open standard AVB technology, which streamlines network infrastructure by combining audio signal transmission with system control and monitoring.

The Avnu-certified LA12X and LA4X amplified controllers include built-in AVB bridge functionality, reducing the need for additional costly networking equipment and facilitating set-up and interoperability of systems. Together, they are the first Avnu-certified amplified controllers to be launched with both Bridge and Listener technology. To accompany LA12X and LA4X, LA Network Manager software is also updated with an AVB controller, which eases connection with other systems and integrates seamlessly via an easy and natural user interface.
“We’re proud to be the first manufacturer to provide a combined AVB bridge and listener capacity with our flagship amplified controllers,” said Genio Kronauer, director of electronics at L-Acoustics. “Enabled by our membership in Avnu Alliance, we have implemented AVB technology and certified it for interoperability and compliance, which ensures our products are future-proof and increases the value of our partners’ investments in L-Acoustics systems. By participating in an open community like Avnu, we also have a voice in the advancement of the technologies for our industry.”
The amplified controllers with new AVB-enabled firmware are currently in a pilot phase with select L-Acoustics partners and will be rolled out widely this spring. All LA4X amplified controllers manufactured since June 2015 and all LA12X ship AVB-ready, which means that L-Acoustics partners will benefit from AVB via a simple firmware update. LA4X manufactured before June 2015 will require an updated DSP card, available through L-Acoustics’ service team.

“We are excited to have L-Acoustics products join the Avnu-certified ecosystem,” said Avnu Alliance President, Gary Stuebing. “Avnu certification ensures a combination of features and ease of use that will offer tremendous benefits to integrators who want to easily integrate powerful, cost-effective networked audio solutions.”

GLP will be lighting up its largest Frankfurt booth ever (#4.0, G20), incorporating a new version of the inspired lightshow designed by Los Angeles-based designer, Matt Shimamoto (Volt Lites) which has so impressed visitors to America’s premier LDI Show in recent years. At the same time GLP will be launching the much-anticipated JDC1, a true hybrid LED strobe.

Meanwhile, away from the booth at the adjacent Festhalle, over 770 GLP fixtures are being designed into the lighting rig by one of Germany’s most distinguished production designers, Jerry Appelt, for this year’s prestigious LEA (Live Entertainment) Awards. This will include both the GT-1 and JDC1 hybrids, as well as the full family of X4 products.

Le stroboscope JDC1

JDC1
The powerful JDC1 has been designed to deliver unprecedented versatility. The fixture contains a traditional single tube element with an incredibly clear, bright white output; this combines with a surrounding full face of RGB LED power, utilizing 1,440 high quality LED’s.
The possibilities are endless as these two elements have independent control and can be used as separate pieces, or combined for stunning effects.
In addition to working as a powerful strobe light, both the tube and the full face sections can be run continuously for high output blinder and wash light effects, which never reduce output or have thermal cut-outs.

GLP Atom X4 free connect

X4 atom Free Connect
Also on show will be new Free Connect unit for the X4 atom, giving users the freedom to use individual Atom heads in any location.
Completely free of wires, the Free Connect contains a rechargeable battery and inbuilt Lumen Radio CRMX wireless DMX control, all packed into a smart housing that features an IP65 rating, matching the X4 Atom head.
It features an 8-hour running time while an on-board menu allows users to customize the operation of each Atom and the ability to store a DMX snapshot for playback without a controller.

For more informations visite GLP website

The creative agency ACTLD of light and visual design based in Brussels, imagined a light & sound show in an unusual place – a construction site on the banks of the canal in Brussels.
During four evenings of “Bright Brussels Festival” and far from the sites and monuments well known to the general public, ACTLD’s designers were able to offer a new creation and a memorable experience to nearly 30,000 visitors.

Copyrights: © 2017 ACTLD – photo by Leslie Artamonow – www.actld.com

“Naked Truth” is a full-scale light & sound show that dresses up places with a poetic and contemporary atmosphere. The light effects, the special effects and the music are in perfect harmony with the industrial spirit of the site. Placed on a water-flooded ground and accompanied by lighting, a matrix of 64 automatic projectors (64 G-SPOT’s) reaches the sky, is reflected in the water and artificial fog, changing the perception of space and offering a new experience to the spectators.

Copyrights: © 2017 ACTLD – photo by Leslie Artamonow – www.actld.com

This surprising creative proposal aims not only to beautify the space and to captivate the spectator’s attention, but most of all to arouse in him a real emotion.
Giving its full attention to the spectator’s authentic experience, the team combines its know-how in lighting, architecture and entertainment by regularly integrating new technologies into its services.
This avant-garde dynamic installation leaves open the interpretation of its history through which the spectator rediscovers the artistic possibilities of an urban space often neglected.

Copyrights: © 2017 ACTLD – photo by Leslie Artamonow – www.actld.com

In the future, ACTLD plans to explore this creative approach of developing and producing tailor-made installations, shows or temporary multimedia projects to rehabilitate urban spaces and transform them into timeless destinations.

In the fields of architecture and events, ACTLD works on local projects (“Grand Place”, “Brussels-Central Railway Station”, “Bilzen Mysteries”, “Friendly takeover” exhibition at Mima) as well as on large scale creative endeavors abroad (“Tree of Life” at the Expo 2015 in Milan, “City Walk” in Dubai, “Lumière Intemporelle” show in Strasbourg, “Timeless Elegance” illuminations in London” or “Cinéscénie” at the Puy du Fou theme park and several commercial centers).

Copyrights: © 2017 ACTLD – photo by Leslie Artamonow – www.actld.com

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