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Portman Light P3 PIX3L with video demo
The P3 PIX3L is a retro-look hexagonal luminaire with industrial, yet comfy design, fitted with 3 halogen lamps individually controlled, as shown in this demo video.
Fresh interactive approach for Audio Pros from Yamaha: Audioversity Webinar Series Mid-May
Mid-May sees the start of a brand new series of webinars from Yamaha, aimed at professional audio engineers, systems integrators and venue technicians; each webinar will run twice to ensure that as many participants as possible can take part.
New ETC touchscreens for lift control and architectural lighting
For this 2019 Prolight+Sound edition, the US brand came to Europe with two new intelligent interfaces in its suitcase. The first one is dedicated to lift control for motors, and, last but not least, the second one is a touchscreen controller for architectural lighting.
Digico SD5 roaring on Def Leppard world tour
After an eight-month stadium tour, selling out a series of 45,000-seater ball parks, Def Leppard are preparing for their next stint across Europe and North America. Live engineers, Ronan McHugh and Ted Bible, are relying on DiGiCo consoles to get the job done.
End of the Road with endless turning heads for Kiss World Tour with 218 Elation Dartz
Legendary rockers KISS launched their farewell “End of the Road” world tour in Vancouver in late January and use a multitude of Elation DARTZ 360 effects moving heads as key visuals in the dynamic, multi-sensory show.
Audiosales appointed new Italian distributor for Sixty82
SIXTY82 is pleased to announce that it has appointed Audiosales s.r.l. as new representative in Italy for its full trussing and staging product line. Audiosales will offer expert guidance, advising Italian customers on the best SIXTY82 solution for their own needs.
Meyer Sound provides Sensual Sound Technology for Apocalypse Now Final Cut at Tribeca Film Festival Premiere
For those about to rock (or collapse) from soundtrack effects below 20 Hz, don’t miss Apocalypse Now Final Cut premieres on April 28 at the Tribeca Film Festival, complete with Sensual Sound deeeep effects provided by Meyer Sound with 12 VLFC and 6 1100-LFC.
Robe T1 Profile: custom made for Broadcast, SoundLightUp test!
Designed for the precise lighting of TV sets, theatres and concert filming, T1 is the latest gem from the Czech leaders, with 5 LED colors, a framing module and new options for direct access to colorimetry, already unanimously appreciated by directors of photography!
Super Sharp Claypaky light design for X-Factor Malta
Nexos Lighting & Video supplied 22 x Claypaky Mythos 2, 14 x SuperSharpy, 18 x A.leda B-EYE K20 and 16 Claypaky Sharpy for the duration of International singing competition The X Factor series in Malta. Lighting designer was Anton Borg Olivier.
Meyersound newbies: ULTRA-X40, UPX-D and MPS-482HP power supply
There we go! The hair might get whiter and rare on the Meyersound founders' heads, the ideas budge and the future is knocking on door. Two models launched at ISE will be available early summer, the ULTRA-X40 and the UPQ, now called the UPQ-Dx. D stands Digital, thanks!
Ayrton, rising and blowing strong at Prolight+Sound
Brilliantly backed by the brilliant light-show designed by Stéphane Migné, Ayrton was putting an emphasis on their Spot and Wash moving head luminaires range with 35 Bora, 50 Khamsin, and 24 new Levante and 47 new Diablo. Huracán-X and IP65 Perseo-S were also unveiled.
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.
I Am Hardstyle with CLF Lighting, are you?
The I Am Hardstyle event takes place in a huge hall in Mannheim (Germany), with this year a number of CLF Lighting fixtures, among other more "standard" Martin Professional and Robe items. LD Ronnie Santegoeds explains his choice and looks back on his significant career
L-Acoustics launches the A Series and a 21-inch subwoofer at Prolight+Sound
Nice surprise indeed on the L-Acoustics Prolight+Sound stand, with two new 15” et 10” loudspeakers on board, A10 and A15, each one available in Wide or Focus version, with a new KS21 subwoofer, first 21-inch for L-Acoustics.
Changes of US Distribution System for Claypaky: launch of US Sales and Operation Center
Claypaky launches its US Sales and Operation Center. The company, which is known for placing great value on personal contact with its clients, will now have a local team of American lighting experts providing a high level of customer service for Claypaky products.
