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MARTIN MAC ALLURE WASH PC: a family look
We were waiting for it, and here he is at Prolight + Sound 2019; The Mac Allure Wash PC strictly reflects the design and much of the functions of its fellow Spot version, as well as all its many control protocols.
ETC names new CEO
Continuing the 40+ year tradition of strong company leadership, the ETC board of directors has appointed Dick Titus as President/CEO of ETC. The company is dedicated to maintaining the legacy of its co-founder Fred Foster who passed away earlier this year.
Smart PD and Smart RD from Nixer: Dante is not a blind inferno anymore
Nixer Pro Audio’s PD Dante is a handheld portable audio monitoring tool designed to set up and configure DANTE audio networks. Its touchscreen presents up to 64 channels for instant monitoring via built-in speakers, phones or ext. monitors, same for rackmount version.
Pre-managed Swisson XES-2T6 switch, network for dummies
To build a data bridge between the control room and the stage to send Art-Net, Dante and a VNC, all at the same time, two preconfigured network-linked switches can be more than enough. This is why Swisson has developed the XES-2T6, an intelligent Class 2 switch.
Holophonix for Archeopteryx: huge 3D Amadeus sound system for Dinosaur show in Beijing
Amadeus installation of over 180 of their speakers in the 10,000-square meter space of the Beijing National Indoor Stadium for ‘The Long Gone Dinosaur’ project to be opened in 2019, and featuring state of the art technologies, including Holophonix 3D Immersive sound.
Oxo Colorbeam 150 BFX, cute little wonder
Oxo has introduced a unique little LED fixture that has been discovered by some lighting designers who have found this small and unusual luminaire to be a real champion for creating very nice effects at a very little cost.
Significant Adamson inventory expansion for Poland’s Technika Kubacki
Technika Kubacki, full-service live event and production Polish firm, expanded its Adamson inventory with S10, S119, E219 models, Lab.gruppen amps and more, to better serve its wide customer base, which includes many of Poland’s best-known live acts and music events.
Sixty82: many steps to success
On the Sixty82 booth at Prolight+Sound, you don't know where to start from. This young brand created in march 2018 by Dutch ol'timers professional trussmakers and aluminium afficionados was presenting a bunch of new and various gizmos, alu-luyah ! And mind the step…
Sporting team for L-Acoustics: Gino Pellicano and Dan Palmer as Sports Facilities and Consultant Outreach
Gino Pellicano and Dan Palmer Named as L-Acoustics Sports Facilities and Consultant Outreach Team. New hire Pellicano will also team up with Palmer and industry experts for an InfoComm panel discussion on sports venue sound system integration.
Vari-Lite VL6500, retro-style and brand new
Do you remember good ol'VL5 or even VL500 both proudly boasting a turbine engine look? This very recognisable design is a cross-mix with the look of the brand new VL6500, to create the future creature from the brains of Vari-Lite.
Powersoft Releases Comprehensive Training Video Series for ArmoníaPlus
Powersoft has released a series of YouTube training videos for their audio design environment software ArmoníaPlus. The hour-long set of tutorials covers the new ArmoníaPlus released last October, bringing existing users familiar with its previous iteration up to speed.
French prestigious location for Showlight 2021 Lighting Quadrennial event
The next gathering for the quadrennial Showlight, unique lighting colloquium for lighting professionals by lighting professionals, will take place on 22-25 May 2021 in beautiful French town of Fontainebleau, sponsored by 100-year old French manufacturer Robert Juliat.
Buddhist star has a (singing) bowl with DPA Microphones
The clarity, detail and natural sound delivered by DPA’s d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone has enabled producer and engineer Mr.Chan Pui Ching to record 30 Singing Bowls being played by Chinese artist and wellness guru Mr. Tsang Man Tung.
Luminex, the 3.0 Network
LumiNodes are interfaces thought ten years in advance. Naturally, they're able to work with current set-ups, but they are mainly designed to anticipate future protocols and adapt to the increasingly densified networks in type of venues. Here’s a SLU detailed overview.
dbTechnologies, low profile in style at Prolight and Sound
Present in full force with their big VIO L212 system in listening test, dB Technologies also unveiled in Frankfurt two self-amplified newbies, practical and very well thought out: the small point source VIO X205 loudspeaker, and the ultra-flat VIO W10 wedge monitor.
