Reports
RCF at PL+S 2019: HDL 26-A and HDL 50-A 4K listening sessions
RCF has spoiled us for the 2019 edition of PL+S with two systems ready for outdoor listening in cloudy Frankfurt: the small HDL 26-A and the brand new HDL 50-A 4K, completed by the same set of nine 9006-AS subwoofers in End Fire configuration. Our listening impressions.
Stunning French touch all-motorized design from Award-winning LD Vincent Lerisson
For his new tour, French hitmaker and singer Calogero chose to work with Award winning Vincent Lérisson, the young and talented lighting designer for Justice. He created an extraordinary scenography and lighting design for this project.
Plugfest 2019 is biggest ever and mainland Europe premiere
PlugFest 2019 started with a record number of attendees in Lille, and a first-timer in mainland Europe. Exclusive SLU report from the bubbling heart of what looks like a hackathon, but is the brainy gathering where the future of lighting protocols will emerge from.
High End SolaFrame 3000 on the catwalks of Paris’ Opera Bastille
New addition at The Opéra Bastille for its 30th birthday on the two catwalks in the auditorium, with Sola Frames 3000 replacing 2 kW profile spots: at 42 m throw distance from the stage, power is essential. Rui de Matos & Nicolas Da Canal SoundLightUp interview.
Peter Bence with Audio-Technica: fortissimo piano!
2.0 type of artist but a hell of a keyboard player, Peter Bence is sending the social networks’ speedos into turmoil, and now making his live public go bananas. We met him to discover his passion for the sound he plays and produces with the help of Audio-Technica.
Astera : Titan Tube, a tetanizing fixture
Titan Tube, a tetanizing fixture. Latest model in Astera complete range of wireless and battery operated projectors, this lighting tube with high CRI and high quality of light is mainly designed for cinema sets, but can also be used in a variety of Live applications.
d&b Soundscape presentation indigo at The 02, London. Hosted by SSE Audio.
On October 23, 2018 d&b audiotechnik gave a presentation of their Soundscape immersive system, at indigo at The 02. The afternoon demo also included the venue's newly installed J-Series house PA, installed by SSE Audio. Simon Duff reports.
L-ISA – Part 3 – An Interview with Christian Heil & Our Conclusions
As the cherry on the cake, Christian Heil granted us an interview. We reviewed the essence of the L-ISA project, the IT tools needed to implement it and, finally, his vision of modern amplified sound. More than exciting... Essential.
L-ISA – Part – 2 An interview with Guillaume Le Nost
Present at the Pierre Mauroy stadium – and as sought after as Christian Heil – was Guillaume le Nost, the development manager of L-ISA, who answered our questions as well as he possibly could – not that he doesn't know, but that he knows too much... far too much. The continuation of our triple report on the L/R-killer – episode 2 is here.
L-ISA – Part 1 – Verdi’s Requiem with Gabert, Blanc-Garin & Duvet
L-ISA, Immersive Sound Art, is Christian Heil's latest sonic undertaking, with which he intends to restore the link between the artist and amplified sound. In this three-part report we discover the innovation of L-ISA and its great potential.
ShowMatch, ShowTime!
We know about RoomMatch, Bose's system with constant-curvature and DeltaQ technology designed for flexible vertical and horizontal coverage. Now we have ShowMatch, a new system that gives even more with mechanical optimization provided by DeltaQ coverage but also offers the possibility of working with line source configurations, therefore allowing you to reach new "Show" markets where SPL, weight and dimensions really count.
The Avener has all the visuals at his fingertips
As deep house and electro music producer The Avener pursues his stellar career performing at ADM concert festivals, we thought it would be worthwhile to go back and have a look at his Flash Deep Tour, from late 2015, to focus on the interactive concept developed by All Access Design (AAD). The concept is that the artist can maintain manual control over part of the lighting rig – live and in real time.
The Encounter, the binaural masterpiece designed by Gareth Fry and Pete Malkin
London 11:00 AM. I'm about to discover The Encounter and get a look behind the scenes at this unique opus in one of the most iconic theaters in the British capital, the Barbican. The press is unanimous: it is as disconcerting as it is captivating, and the 600 headphones that act as the sound system are the proof of that. We have an appointment with Gareth Fry and Peter Malkin, the two sound designers of this work, and with the ASD – Association of Sound Designers.
Johnny Hallyday on tour, with lighting by Dimitri Vassiliu: back to the roots of rock
Dimitri Vassiliu, lighting designer (LD) for French rock superstar Johnny Hallyday, invited us backstage at the AccorHotels Arena during the on-going “Rester Vivant” marathon tour to talk lighting, video, and rock & roll. This was a new experience for the talented LD, who had already worked on some of the biggest music tours in France. Now, to helm not only the lighting but also the scenic and video design for over a hundred concerts by France’s rock icon was an exciting new challenge.
L-Acoustics updates to Version 2.0
When a renown prestigious brand like L-Acoustics steps on the gas, it doesn't go unnoticed. New buildings, new assembly line, the foundation of a holding company, a new management team, the arrival of professionals from the automotive industry, massive hiring, double-digit growth, all these things denote the will of this jewel of French electro-acoustics to grow even faster and better.
