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Adamson unveils the CS7p at NAMM 2019
Adamson decided to unveil the CS7p, first model in its intelligent loudspeakers CS series at NAMM. The Canadian manufacturer integrates diffusion, data feeds, AVB (in particular Milan), processing and digital amplification into its top-notch technical offering.
Meyer Sound LEO Family System Connects Pope Francis to Lithuanian Faithful at Open-air Mass
Meyer Sound LEO Family System Connects Pope Francis to Lithuanian Faithful at Open-air Mass with additional 14 fill and delay towers with LEOPARD, MILO, MICA and M’elodie inventory. Digico consoles were also used by local NGR Service sound company.
High End Systems opens entries for Hog Factor 2019 Prolight + Sound
Entries are open for High End Systems’ Hog Factor 2019, taking place at Prolight + Sound, 3rd April 3rd, in Frankfurt. The competition, bigger than before, welcomes all entrants lighting practitioners, university students and apprentices from across EMEA regions.
Huge Claypaky Rig Performs for the Junior Eurovision Song
Over 840 Claypaky fixtures were used on the 16th Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) final, broadcast live from Minsk to more than 2.7 million viewers. The huge production was skilfully orchestrated by PM Ola Melzig with lighting designed by Alex Manzenko.
Brompton Technology showcases new Tessera Software 2.2.0 at ISE 2019
High-end LED video processor manufacturer Brompton Technology returns to Amsterdam for I.S.E. 2019 to showcase its new Tessera Processor Software 2.2.0 for the 4K SX40 processor, with enhanced feature set to follow the easy-to-use style of its intuitive user interface.
Amadeus Releases New ‘Philharmonia Mini’ Passive Hi-Fi Speakers
Amadeus has begun shipping its latest offering for the Hi-Fi community, passive versions of their award-winning Philharmonia speakers co-designed by world-renowned architect Jean Nouvel.
Turning the Paulskirche Blue for Human Rights Day with Astera Led
250 Astera battery powered, wirelessly controlled LED lighting fixtures made a spectacular impact in Frankfurt, Germany, lighting the iconic Paulskirche building for the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day on 10th December 2018.
DPA Microphones Appoints Thomas Frederiksen As Vice President of Sales For The APAC Region
As a Danish national with extensive experience of living and working in the Far East, Thomas Frederiksen is ideally placed to head up DPA’s regional office in Hong Kong, which was opened in 2013 to support the company’s sales partners throughout Asia.
Robe helps Martin Garrix launch Anima
DJ Martin Garrix launched his new “ANIMA” live performance concept at Amsterdam’s RAI with the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) festival and conference. His LD Gabe Fraboni specified nearly 300 Robe moving lights - 80 x MegaPointes, 166 x Spikies and 52 x LEDBeam 150s.
L-Acoustics Reinforces Product Management and Application Touring Teams
Providing robust, location-based application support to Certified Providers and end users is central to L-Acoustics ambition to serve international touring markets. Scott Sugden, Vic Wagner, Marcus Ross now aboard the North American team for full customer support.
DiGiCo Immerses With KLANG:technologies
DiGiCo announces the acquisition of KLANG:technologies into the Audiotonix family (already including audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic). The deal further brings together innovative brands within the Pro Audio Industry.
ISE 2019 draws thought leaders February 5th-8th
ISE is the world’s largest professional AV & systems integration show. This unique showcase, held at the RAI Amsterdam Feb. 5-8th, is complemented by a professional development program curated by AVIXA and CEDIA, with conferences, keynotes and events.
Artiste Picasso Auditions at London’s Park Theatre for Elation
On new drama Distance, at the Park Theatre in London, lighting designer Dan Saggars had the opportunity to put Elation’s new Artiste Picasso™ LED profile to the test on this drama, and found the theatrical-grade moving head an effective multi-purpose lighting tool.
HARMAN Appoints Exertis as a New Distributor in the UK
HARMAN Professional Solutions, global leader in audio, video, lighting & control systems, announced its new distributor partnership with Exertis in the UK. The agreement covers the AMX Acendo range and a selection of AKG, JBL Professional and Martin by HARMAN products.
PlugFest brings entertainment lighting testing to mainland Europe
PlugFest, the technical event for entertainment lighting interoperability organised by PLASA, returns 26-28 February 2019 in Lille (France) allowing for more manufacturers, developers and technicians from across the continent to meet and test their products.
