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150 Claypaky Sharpy Plus units investment for AMG International
An investment of 150 Sharpy Plus units, Claypaky's brand new high performance hybrid lights, has just been completed by AMG International. Alex Vinciguerra, General Manager of AMG International, explains his choice and strategy.
Beating the Elements on an uptempo beat: Robe iPointes at EDM Elements Festival
Robe’s new IP65 rated iPointe moving lights were prominent among lighting fixtures on the main stage at this year’s Elements Festival, a 2-day showcase of great vibes and fabulous house music - in Dormettingen, 80 km of Stuttgart, Germany, a quite rainy place sometimes…
RCF takes it seriously with new Greek distributor Sirius
Sirius Sound and Lighting Systems has been chosen by RCF as its new strategic partner in Greece. RCF sales manager Massimo Bruni says RCF selected Sirius Sound in view of the high technical qualification of their managers, including their Sales Manager Mr Giannelos.
With Augment3D, ETC gives EOS 3 dimensions in real time
Launched at Prolight + Sound 2019, and now in usable Beta version for tests, ETC Augment3d is a new programming tool that will change the operators' life, combining visualization with augmented reality and allows to set a focus with your phone and one finger.
Tube it or not tube it? Not a question for Astera
What a choice of tubes for Astera! The 2 m version of the hit-selling Titan Tube doesn't affect the success of the previous Helios smaller brother (in 50 cm length), with its galore of clever accessories. Tube it or not tube it? No question, just try se 'em all!
Quantum leap for Montreux jazz festival with DiGiCo
For 11 years, top British console manufacturer, DiGiCo, has proudly supported the iconic Montreux Jazz festival. This year, the company introduced the new SD7 Quantum console, plus the 32-bit ‘Ultimate Stadius’ Microphone Pre-Amp and DAC Analogue Output cards.
Light harp for Guinness’ 20 Millionth Customer with Elation Proteus Hybrid
A New Yorker visiting the Dublin St. James’s Gate Guinness brewery triggered a momentous milestone as the 20 millionth visitor to Guinness Storehouse. This was highlighted with a concert and an outdoor light show with Elation Proteus Hybrid™ weatherproof moving heads.
African Woodstock spectacular debut for NEXO GEO M12 in North Africa
NEXO GEO M12 mid-size line array made a spectacular debut in north Africa, taking its place on the main stage at the colourful Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira, Morocco, in its 22nd year this year, attracting 400,000 visitors and more than 300 artists.
Expanded service team In Germany for dBTechnologies Deutschland
dBTechnologies Deutschland GmbH, based in Köln/Cologne (Germany), is expanding its service team with Nadine Dohmen and Rene Lohmar, to support customers of the RCF and dBTechnologies brands in Germany, Austria and the Benelux countries.
Paint it white: white Ayrton Ghibli merges perfectly with Beijing Concert Hall surroundings
The first white Ghibli LED spot fixtures were installed at the China National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, into the glamorous interior of the Center’s Concert Hall by ACE, Ayrton’s distributor for China, as part of a major upgrade of its lighting inventory.
Hearing the future of sound with L-ISA and DiGiCo on The Voice South Africa
This year, this exciting section of The Voice South Africa famous TV show brought a brand-new audio experience to its studio audience, courtesy of L-ISA Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics and DiGiCo mixing consoles, provided by local Multi-Media supplier.
Les Mis Production in Warsaw takes is cool with Robe T1s
Blockbusting musical ‘Les Misérables’ has been staged by the Śródmiejski Teatr Muzyczny in Warsaw and lit by LD Michal Piskorski with Robe T1s, LEDBeam 150s and Spiider LED wash beams, and the house lighting rig with Robe DLX Spots, DLS Profiles and LEDWash600s.
Yamaha’s Rivage PM7 delivers for 250,000 fans at Marco Borsato’s De Kuip Stadium
De Kuip Stadium premiere as Dutch superstar Marco Borsato became the first artist to play five sold-out stadium shows there. A Yamaha Rivage PM7 digital mixing system helped ensure that this was an unforgettable experience, with monitor engineer Paul Duwel at the helm.
From controller to the final pixel, ENTTEC launches ten new products
2019 is a great year for ENTTEC, launching 10 new products. Since 1999 the Australian manufacturer has made great progress. After the USB / DMX interface that made this brand famous, it offers us a complete range, from the controller to the light source.
4 billion views wonder Maitre Gims shines through, thanks to PRG Pure10 screen
Never heard of Maitre Gims, aka GIMS, R&B French hitmaker? He’s approaching 4 billion views on YouTube, and 8 million subscribers, and now touring with a unique interactive video set-up, magnified by PRG MC7 and transparent Pure10 all movin’ and slidin’ LED screens.
