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  COVID-19 Update, February 26, 2021: Change of Mood
At last, real signs of progress have emerged against the coronavirus. Things are looking so good that new fears are arising that people will too quickly cast off the necessary restrictions. Still 46 million Americans have gotten at least ...
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Live Company Invests in Robe ESPRITES
Danish rental operation Live Company made a massive investment in Robe ESPRITE and LEDWash 300X moving lights, together with a RoboSpot remote follow spot system, in March 2020 just before the pandemic hit effectively closing the ...
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"Democracy for listeners" -- Gearforce Installs d&b Y-Series
The Kelowna Community Theatre (KCT) is an 853-seat theatre in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is home to the Kelowna Community Concert Society and also home to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. Professional Audio company, Gearforce ...
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Die Glocke Enhances Lighting System With Chauvet Professional
Critics rarely review a concert at Die Glocke without commenting on the exquisite acoustics of the historic venue. The meticulously detailed space inside the Walter Görig-designed building reflects sound with such clarity and purity that ...
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NSCA Announces 7th Excellence in Product Innovation Awards for 2021
NSCA, the not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, announces the winners of its seventh annual Excellence in Product Innovation awards, a recognition program for products that ...
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LEA IoT/Cloud-enabled Amplifiers Deliver Flexibility for Newly-expanded I-Hotel and Conference Center
When an Illinois-based four-star hotel and conference center needed a powerful, versatile, and scalable audio system, local supplier C.V. Lloyde Audiovisual turned to LEA Professional for its amplification needs. ...
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Online Reunion Concert by Russian Rock Band KINO Marks World Debut of Claypaky Tambora Batten Fixtures
One of the first and arguably the greatest of Russian rock bands, KINO celebrated its reunion with an online concert, which wowed the Russian rock community and teased KINO's big stadium tour planned for this spring. The online performance ...
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Auditorium Earns High Praise with Renkus-Heinz Audio Upgrade
The Shanghai Stock Exchange -- the world's fourth largest stock market -- is located within a financial center in Shanghai, China that also includes the China Financial Futures Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., ...
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Adamson Supports Live Music's Return to the Legendary Budokan
The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Queen have graced its stage; artists from Bob Dylan to Blur have released albums recorded within its walls. Now, live music has returned to the legendary Nippon Budokan, as rising J-pop stars Little Glee ...
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Ganzhou Spectacular Makes Most of CODA
The province of Jiangxi in China witnessed its only large scale outdoor symphonic concert of 2020 at the Ruijin Sports Centre Stadium in Ganzhou in November last year. Featuring a gala performance by orchestra, singers and actors, the ...
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Spring 2021 Exertis Virtual Big Book of AV Dealer Show Set to Break New Records
Exertis ProAV announces the initial dates for its Spring 2021 North American Virtual Big Book of AV Dealer Show schedule that includes six "virtual stops" in the US and Canada, as well as one retail channel focused event. ...
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Rosco Announces the Introduction of the DMG DASH
Rosco Laboratories announces the introduction of the DMG DASH pocket LED Kit. This fully accessorized, broad color spectrum LED fixture brings MIX technology into a portable and versatile handheld form factor. ...
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Alcons Spreads The Word Wider In All Directions With CRMS Addition
The CRMS-SRIW/9090 is a wide dispersion reference main / screen system -- or compact surround system in immersive sound-for-picture applications. It can also be used as full-range sound system in any installed audio application, where a ...
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Prolights EclDisplay - Where LED Lighting Meets Art
Prolights have just released its latest EclDisplay series, an LED spotlight that sets new standards in lighting technology for galleries, retail, hotels, exhibitions and any high-profile installations, the company says. ...
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IALD Reschedules Enlighten Americas 2021 to 2023
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is rescheduling the Enlighten Americas 2021 conference to November 2 - 4, 2023, in the same scenic mountain destination of Banff, AB Canada. IALD's decision comes as a ...
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Meyer Sound Spacemap Go Intensifies Auditory Excitement at AREA15 in Las Vegas
At AREA15, the new art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, visitors should expect the unexpected. Behind the looming exterior façade, the vast, 200,000 sq. ft. interior houses a collection of themed retail ...
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Pliant Technologies' CrewCom is Elected for Presidential Inaugural Parade
Having ten years of experience planning and executing corporate and political events, Creative Sound & Lighting was the perfect candidate to provide AV support for the recent 2021 Presidential Inaugural Parade. Celebrating the election of ...
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Anolis Specified for Leading London Venues
Anolis Divine 160 LED lighting fixtures are providing mood and house lighting for two of London's leading multifunctional venues, Magazine London on the Greenwich Peninsula and Exhibition London in White City, West London, both ...
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Aairport Festival Transports EDM Fans to New Heights with Martin Lighting Solutions
Harman Professional Solutions recently partnered with LiteNordic and lighting designer Mikkel Stoklund Moltzen to deliver an engaging visual experience at Demark's first annual Aairport Festival. ...
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Christie Projectors Light Up New FlyRide at Branson, Missouri's Beyond the Lens! Attraction
Beyond the Lens!, an interactive, family-friendly attraction where technology and entertainment collide for "Techno-Tainment," recently upgraded a theatre at its Branson, Missouri location with a FlyRide immersive attraction. The new ride ...
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TASCAM Brings Great Sound and Signal Distribution Efficiency to David Crowder's Studio
American Contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist David Crowder, best known by his stage name Crowder, along with his friends, two-time Grammy Award winning engineer Jacob "Biz" Morris and ...
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Cinema Teatro Lolek's Outline Sound - Inside and Out
The Cinema Teatro Lolek stands in Italy's first oratory with NZEB (nearly zero-energy building) classification, and extremely modern as far as its structure, technology and systems are concerned.
The complex, located in Rezzato, on the ...
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The 2021 New World Rigging Symposium -- A Virtual Conversation
Registration is now open for the New World Rigging Symposium (NWRS), produced by ESTA and USITT, which will take place online April 6-8, 2021. The NWRS ...
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Elation Expands KL "Key Light" Series with Full-color KL Fresnel 8 FC
Elation Professional announces it is expanding its KL "Key Light" Series of LED Fresnel luminaires with the full-color-spectrum link text KL Fresnel 8 ...
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DPA 4006 Microphone Withstands the Rigors of Space Travel to Capture Audio from the Surface of Mars
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover touched down on the Red Planet last week, with DPA Microphones along for the historic ride. Outfitted with DPA's 4006 Omnidirectional Microphone, MMA-A Digital Audio Interface and MMP-G Modular Active ...
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ESTA's Technical Standards Program Announces New American National Standards Projects
Three new projects have been filed with ANSI. Two are for new standards, while one is for the revision of an existing standard. The projects are:
BSR E1.37-8, Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) - IPv6 & Improved IPv4 ...
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Pharos Glows with the Flow at Niagara Falls
Often referred to as a Wonder of the World, Niagara Falls is a breath-taking collection of three individual waterfalls; the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and the largest of the trio, the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Attracting ...
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Øresund Bridge Lights the Way for Travelers Between Sweden and Denmark with Martin Lighting Solutions
Harman Professional Solutions recently partnered with LiteNordic and Light Bureau to update the Øresund Bridge with a revitalized architectural lighting design to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Audiosales Calls on Chauvet Professional for Papa Watch Me Fly
Much of the story of a life can be told in music. The songs that lift the spirit in joy and comfort it in sorrow, resonate through the years that mark our time on earth. Claudio Mazzucchelli was inspired by this great voice to ...
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Eastbrook Church Thinks Inside The Box On Audio Expansion Project
Milwaukee, Wisconsin area Eastbrook Church recently completed a challenging upgrade to their main sanctuary audio infrastructure. Church leadership wanted to ensure the audio components didn't distract visually and could be easily accessed ...
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Production Sound Mixer Stu Chacon Goes Around the World with Lectrosonics
Many of today's most popular reality TV shows film in different locations around the world. This is the bread and butter of production sound mixer Stu Chacon, a veteran of such series as Hot Ones and Sneaker Shopping. For thriving ...
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Christie Collaborates on Rear Projection Systems at Queen Mary University
Reflex, Audio Visual Material (AVM), and Christie have collaborated on one of the largest rear projection systems in Europe at Queen Mary University of London. Two Christie Crimson HD laser projectors have been installed for the 12m ...
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Fulcrum Acoustic's FH15 Delivers High Impact Music for Athletic Club
As part of a comprehensive renovation, Midtown Athletic Club created a large space called "The Theater" for group exercise of various kinds. The Theater features multi-colored lighting, a theatrical truss, and a video wall. Fulcrum ...
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Morris Light & Sound to be Acquired by Solotech
Martin Tremblay, president and CEO of Solotech announces that Solotech is expected to acquire Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound. This strategic initiative will strengthen Solotech's live productions and systems ...
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Audio-Technica Unveils Its Next Generation ES945 and ES947 Boundary Microphone Variations
Audio-Technica announces several new variations of its ES945 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone and ES947 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone, developed as a direct response to market feedback. All models are intended ...
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Genelec Supports First-ever She Knows Tech Summit
Genelec announces its support of the female creative collective She Knows Tech (SKT) in their first-ever online conference, the She Knows Tech Summit. Taking place March 5 - 8, 2021, and coinciding with International Women's Day, ...
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Deutsches Theater Berlin Invests in Robe
The Deutsches Theater in Berlin is one of Germany's foremost producing houses, highly acclaimed for its cutting-edge work. In the last year, the venue has added 20 x Robe T1 Profiles which are available across its stages, a move ...
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The Show Goes on with d&b Soundscape
When the Almería City Orchestra began preparations for their annual Christmas Concert they realized that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the venue would need to be different from previous years. However, through the utilization of d&b ...
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Bandit Brings the Lights to NorthField Church Night to Shine "Shine-Thru"
The Tim Tebow Foundation held its seventh annual Night to Shine event on February 12, celebrating people with special needs over the age of 14. Bandit Lites donated lighting to the NorthField Church gathering. The evening normally ...
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Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment Launches Powerful New Drive-In Technologies
Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment (UOE) announces that it is launching their exclusive new "4K at The Drive-In" campaign, with one goal -- to revolutionize the drive-in movie experience and outdoor movies through their new lineup of ...
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Dutch Production Company Transforms Offices Into Livestream Studio Using ADJ Lighting
A Dutch production company that usually supplies lighting and sound for festivals and theatre concert tours has reinvented itself as a video livestreaming studio. Using more than 30 ADJ lighting fixtures, the owner of MPA ...
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South Bend Symphony Orchestra Brings the Audience Onstage with Flux:: Immersive
With the COVID shutdown impacting every aspect of live performance, we've all been treated to stories of creative solutions to get artists and crew back to work, and bring music and shows to audiences hungry for arts and culture. In the ...
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Grammy Nominated Engineer Greg Wurth on his Journey with Flock Audio and the Rebirth of the Patch Bay
When it comes to audio innovation, Greg Wurth is someone who won't accept the word 'no' for an answer. As a Grammy nominated engineer, equipment manufacturer, audio educator, and personal engineer for virtuoso guitarist Steve ...
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LUVEL Gangdong Creates Unforgettable Wedding Memories with Harman Professional Solutions
To enhance the elegant atmosphere for weddings at LUVEL Gangdong with crystal-clear audio for speech and music, TechDataPS Co., Ltd. recently supplied the venue with an end-to-end Harman Professional Solutions audio system. One of ...
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USITT Announces 2021 Award Winners
USITT announces and congratulates its 2021 award winners. Winners will be honored during the institute's 61st Annual Conference & Stage Expo taking place virtually, March 8 - 12, 2021. Congratulations to this year's award ...
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Theatre Projects: Celebrates Four Team Members -- and their Promotions
Theatre Projects is thrilled to announce the promotions of four team members in recognition of their contributions to the company's work and their importance to the future of Theatre Projects! Jim Niesel is now a principal ...
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Powersoft Extends Free Warranty to Five Years on All Rack Amplifiers
Italian audio manufacturer Powersoft announces a further 12-month warranty on its renowned rack amplifiers for all customers who register their product for free to MyPowersoft, Powersoft's online portal. This free extension ...
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Harman Professional Learning Sessions Series Attracts 20,000 Live Attendees and Achieves AVIXA Certification
Harman Professional Solutions announces the Harman Learning Sessions has grown to have more than 20,000 attendees for its live webinar workshops -- the majority of which are now certified by the Audiovisual and ...
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Elation Key Light Solution for Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis
Traders Point Christian Church is an Indiana-based church with multiple locations around Indianapolis. In 2020, the church presented their local AVL integrator, Force Tech, with the need for a new key light solution for one of ...
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Summer of the 17th Doll with Robe T1s
Australian lighting designer Trudy Dalgleish appreciated the quietness and other features of Robe T1 Profiles and T1 Fresnels that are part of the new house rig at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide, which reopened in June ...
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Summit View Church Reaches New Audio Heights with Allen & Heath AHM-64
Many churches today are looking to bring the vibe of their live service into the world of web streaming. In a bit of a unique twist, Summit View Church in Vancouver, Washington looked to bring the post-production audio quality of ...
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Gerry Dintelman Calls on Chauvet Professional to Match Firepower of Fister
There is no sugar coating it. An unapologetic, brutal intensity tears its way through the music of sludge icons Fister, exhilarating fans bold enough to brace themselves for the wild ride. Reflecting the hardcore essence of this ...
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NSCA Announces 2021 Stepping Up Award Winners
NSCA, the not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, announces the winners of the 2021 Stepping Up Awards.
The Stepping Up Awards temporarily step in for NSCA's annual Excellence in Business ...
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Rhythm & Alps Festival Closes 2020 with Hippotizer Karst
It's a comfort to know that somewhere in the world, 2020 ended with a music festival. That's what happened in the shadow of New Zealand's Southern Alps, where the Rhythm & Alps Festival saw off the year with a celebratory vibe enhanced ...
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Alcons Hits the High Notes Again in The Joan
Named after Australia's famous coloratura soprano, Dame Joan Sutherland, the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Center in Penrith, New South Wales, is one of Sydney's busiest performing arts complexes.
Opened in 1990, the venue has ...
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IMAGO Helps to Deliver Sony's COVID-19 Relief Funds to International Cinematography Community
IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers, has successfully completed its distribution of financial grants from Sony Corporation's Global Relief Fund for COVID-19, in support of the international ...
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COVID-19 Update, February 19, 2021: Snow Days
COVID-19 Update, February 19, 2021: Snow Days A rough week, with much of the country in a deep freeze that has caused a snag in the vaccination process. Still, progress is being made, with a number of interesting developments happening on ...
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Cultural Solidarity Coalition Opens Microgrant Applications for NYC Artists and Cultural Workers
Right now, 62% of arts and cultural workers are entirely unemployed, including more than 69% of Black and Indigenous artists and artists of color. Creative workers faced an average individual loss of $22,000 each in 2020. In response, NYC ...
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BMI Supply Acquires Stage Hardware Line from Rosco Laboratories Inc.
BMI Supply, and its manufacturing division TheatricalHardware.com, announces the acquisition of the "Stage Hardware" product line from Rosco Laboratories Inc. Key products include ...
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Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Warmly Welcomes L-Acoustics A10 System
The acclaimed Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida has a rich history, stretching back nearly a century to the campus' founding in 1926. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the nation's most ...
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Janowitz Chooses Ayrton Mistral-S for Trey Anastasio's The Beacon Jams
Marc Janowitz, of e26 design, chose 30 Mistral-S -- Ayrton's LED spot fixtures -- as key features of his lighting design for Trey Anastasio's The Beacon Jams. The 8-week "virtual residency" was live-streamed weekly ...
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DiGiCo Plays a Major Role at the New Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
When the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina opens for regular performances later this year, the $91 million, 3,023-seat performing arts facility will give a city with more than its share of ...
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Insight Productions Stays on the Road with Clear-Com
The live event industry has proven its resilience over the past year, keeping the show on the road by deploying new workflows and configuring technologies in different ways. Insight Productions is a perfect example of this innovation, ...
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Brompton Technology S8 Processor Supports Mvision's Evolution in Event Practices
For more than 20 years, Mvision has been providing its service as an audiovisual technical expert to its customer base in France and beyond. From equipment rental to full-scale integration, Mvision's team of technical specialists can ...
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DiGiGrid at Home with Weirdog
Dave Weir has worked as a freelance professional audio engineer and educator for the last ten years. As a teacher, he draws upon wide experience of the industry to deliver audio courses at Oxygen College, a multi-disciplinary ...
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Piispantorni Building Makes Waves in the Kaarina Night Sky With Martin Exterior Projection 1000 Fixtures
Harman Professional Solutions recently partnered with Studiotec Oy and Turku Energia to illuminate the recently renovated Piispantorni building's façade and its new whale mural with Martin Exterior Projection 1000 fixtures. ...
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Genelec Brings Sound Quality and Sustainability to the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo
The Finnish Embassy in Japan is located in the chic, cosmopolitan district of Azabu in Tokyo. The area has a distinctly global feel, due in part to the large number of foreign embassies that have chosen to make Azabu their home. The ...
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Theatre in Review: The Domino Heart (Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Online)
Matthew Edison's play is a triptych of sorrow, an account of human hearts critically wounded by the withdrawal of love. A trio of characters are linked by a heart -- a real, physical organ -- that suddenly becomes available for a ...
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Roy Bickel to Receive 2021 ESTA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award
Thompson Roy Bickel will receive the ESTA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award on April 6, 2021, at the virtual New World Rigging Symposium. The ESTA Board of Directors and Technical Standards Council created this award in ...
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Hemsley Lighting Programs Announces Rebranding of Mentorship Program
The Hemsley Lighting Programs announces that they have rebranded the Mentorship Program as the Hemsley Independent Study Program. They hope to continue attracting applicants with unique and interesting proposals for study projects ...
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GLP Launches Market's First Creative Light Wireless, Battery Powered Systems
GLP's Creative Light 1 (CL1) and Creative Light 1 Plus (CL1+) are the first battery powered and completely wireless creative LED systems on the market, the company says. They are designed for maximum flexibility in an almost ...
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d&b audiotechnik Further Advances Sound Design and Acoustic Emulation Capabilities of the d&b Soundscape.
German audio technology and solutions company d&b audiotechnik announces new advanced features for their Soundscape immersive audio system, further developing the capability of the unrivaled, high-performance, multichannel toolkit ...
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ESTA Announces the Technical Standards Program's Above & Beyond Award Recipients
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association's (ESTA's) Technical Standards Program (TSP) announces the 2020 recipients of the annual Above & Beyond Awards!
The TSP exists because hundreds of individuals from across the ...
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DirectOut and Vivivaldy to Launch ViViD, Easy Internet Remote Production
Following the recent announcement of their collaboration, DirectOut and Vivivaldy introduce "ViViD," a customized service that permits audio professionals to easily setup remote productions using standard internet connections. ...
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Ambience Addition with Image Production Services and Chauvet Professional at Annie Brobst Livestream
Over 1,700 miles separate Image Productions Services from Ryman Auditorium, but that didn't matter much on Saturday January 23 when Annie Brobst and The Jake Ash Band took the stage at the improvised livestream studio in the ...
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Telefunken Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Telefunken Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT was founded by Toni Fishman in 2001 -- the 21st Century revival of the original company founded in 1903. Today, the new Telefunken faithfully follows the tradition of excellence ...
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Christie RGB Pure Laser Projectors Used in Soaring Adventure at Wisconsin's Wilderness Resort
Guests at Wisconsin's Wilderness Resort are getting a unique aerial view of US National Parks, national landmarks, and the Wisconsin Dells, onboard the new FlyRide "Take Flight" aerial adventure ride. Developed by SimEx-Iwerks, the ride ...
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Crt Birsa Calls on ChamSys for Mesmerizing RTV Design
The marriage between lighting and set design is never far from Crt Birsa's mind. Only when light absorbs itself completely in its surroundings, can it exert its full power to transform. This is always true, he believes, but ...
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Ashly Audio Refocuses Ashly University Training to Support 2021 AV Integration "Comeback"
Ashly Audio, manufacturer of pro audio solutions, is adding new coursework to its Ashly University offerings to meet the expectation that 2021 will see a substantial uptick in pro AV integrations. ...
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Group One Limited Names Wiklander and Associates New Midwestern Rep
Group One Limited, the Farmingdale, New York-based US distributor for a number of top professional audio and lighting brands, has tapped Wiklander and Associates to serve as its latest independent manufacturers representative for ...
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Young Buddhists Association of Thailand Equips Dharma Practice Room Using Harman Professional Audio Solutions
Elevating teaching programs and services in its Dharma Practice Room, the Young Buddhists Association of Thailand hired audio integrators Mahajak Development Co., Ltd., to deliver a Harman Professional audio solution. ...
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PLASA and ABTT Join Forces for 2021 Event
PLASA and the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) are pleased to announce a collaboration that will bring the 2021 editions of both the PLASA Show and the ABTT Theatre Show under one roof from September 5 - 7 at ...
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The Howell Binkley Lighting Fellowship Application Deadline Approaching, March 1, 2021
The application deadline for the first annual Howell Binkley Fellowship Program is March 1, 2021.
Interviews for finalists will be virtually held March 10 - 15, 2021.
Candidates should submit a resume, a one-page statement ...
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Sennheiser to Reposition Its Business Units Independently of Each Other
Sennheiser plans to focus on its Professional business in future and aims to secure a partnership to strengthen its market position in Consumer Electronics. With this decision, Sennheiser is consistently continuing on its course to ...
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Guitar Center Appoints Paul Gimenez Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, has appointed Paul Gimenez to the position director of diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. This appointment comes as the result of a months-long search that began ...
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Martin Professional Welcomes Michael Straun and Nick Hansen as EMEA Lighting Designer Relationship Managers
HARMAN Professional Solutions announces that Martin Professional has appointed Michael Straun and Nick Hansen as EMEA lighting designer relationship managers for Martin Professional, effective February 8, 2021. < ...
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Robe Joins The Beacon Jams
The Beacon Jams were a hugely successful 8-week "virtual residency" presented by guitarist and singer-songwriter Trey Anastasio (AKA lead singer of Phish) and MSG Entertainment in New York City's iconic Beacon Theatre. ...
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Elation House Lighting Solution Gives Tennessee Church a Fresh New Look
A fresh wash of dynamic light from Elation Fuze Pendant house downlights has helped transform The First Family/ First Baptist Church's sanctuary from a more ordinary space ...
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Liberty University Adds Khamsin-S Fixtures to New Sports Arena to Enhance Fan Experience
Liberty University has invested in a complement of 20 Ayrton Khamsin-S LED profile luminaires for the new Liberty Arena on the Lynchburg, Virginia campus. ACT Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures in ...
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Lectrosonics Announces Winners of the Sound is Essential Contest
Lectrosonics, together with a number of dealers, industry manufacturers, and end users, has been spearheading a social media campaign for the last few weeks, Sound is Essential, to emphasize that no matter the medium, sound ...
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LynTec Releases Design Calculator to Show Project Cost Benefits of Its New Narrow Profile Panelboards
LynTec, manufacturer of electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, announced the release of its new white paper and workbook, "Electrical Distribution Design Cost Comparison." This ...
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disguise Partners with Kwanda and Workfinder to Address Diversity in Tech
disguise have launched a new internship program designed to seek out, train, and invite the very best talent from other under-represented backgrounds into the technology industry.
disguise hopes to uncover the most promising ...
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Visual Productions and Matrix Sales Sign Exclusive
A Dutch manufacturer of architectural lighting control, Visual Productions announces Matrix Sales as its new exclusive distributor for Denmark.
Matrix Sales is one of key Danish distributors of professional lighting, audio, AV, ...
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Rupert Neve, Grammy-Winning Audio Industry Icon, Dies at 94
It is with great sadness that Rupert Neve Designs announces that Rupert Neve, whose name is synonymous with quality audio recording equipment worldwide, has died. He remained in great spirits to the end, enjoying his life in ...
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A Tribute to Marco Bartolini
The Robe Family is heartbroken to announce the death of Marco Bartolini, a hugely popular and well-known industry face in Italy and internationally, who passed away on February 10, 2021 following a short battle with cancer. ...
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Paladin Range to Feature on February 18 Elation Coffee Break
Elation continues the Elation Coffee Break webinar series on Thursday, February 18 at 11:00am CEST with technical sales specialist Alistair Smyth and international sales manager Frederik Afif looking at the ...
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Shure to Host Production Sound Mixing Webinar with Tod Maitland
Shure announces it will be hosting a Shure Audio Institute Webinar, entitled Production Sound Mixing with Tod Maitland. Users will join Shure's Ben Escobedo for an engaging conversation with prolific production ...
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Two ESTA Standards in Review; Two Approved
Two existing ESTA standards are being considered for reaffirmation and are posted for public review on the ESTA website at https://tsp.esta ...
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Martin Audio Announces First Constant Curvature Array and 3D Prediction Software
Martin Audio has unveiled two major developments: the company's first constant curvature array, TORUS, and the introduction of new 3D prediction and optimization software, DISPLAY 3. Both were formally showcased for the first time ...
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Compact DiGiCo Quantum225 Brings Power and New Opportunity
In January, DiGiCo announced New Year New Hope, giving three lucky winners three great gifts: a DiGiGrid MGB MADI to SoundGrid Interface; the first of the newly-launched KLANG:kontrollers - Serial Number 1; and a Digico Quantum ...
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Environmental Lights Announces Launch of the REVI Remote-Voltage Illumination System
The REVI Remote-Voltage Illumination System is a comprehensive low voltage downlighting solution designed specifically for AV integrators. REVI features programmable, RDM enabled power supplies and a la carte configurable LED fixtures. The ...
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KLANG Makes it Personal with New Immersive Kontroller for Musicians
KLANG:technologies announces the combined release of its new KLANG:kontroller, a hardware controller that is compatible with all KLANG immersive in-ear mixing processors, and its new processor, KLANG:vokal, bringing a whole new ...
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Astera for "Field of Dreams" at Sydney New Year Celebrations
Lighting designer Hugh Taranto lit a vibrant array of artists performing on the Sydney Stage for the 2020-21 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s New Year's Eve broadcast. The high-profile event culminated in a jaw-dropping ...
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Protones Calls on Chauvet Professional to Set Mood for Netflix Special
Built in 1908, the Laeiszhalle concert hall enchants visitors with its many unique architectural features, such as the towering organ integrated into the back wall of its stage. This made the historic venue an ideal setting for Hype
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LEA Professional Expands US Sales Presence with New Partnership
With a key focus on keeping up with US demand for LEA Professional solutions, the company has partnered with Lienau AV to serve the company's growing market in the US Mid-Atlantic Region.
Lienau AV was established in 1948 by ...
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COVID-19 Update, February 12, 2021: Vaccines vs. Variants
It's one of those weeks. News about variants of the coronavirus -- from the UK, South Africa, and elsewhere are a justifiable source of worry. Still, even if all vaccines aren't created equal when it comes to dealing with variants, there ...
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Virtual Showlight 2021 - Call for Speakers!
Following the recent announcement of Virtual Showlight 2021 which will take place online on May 25, 2021, Showlight is renewing its Call for Papers from speakers keen to be a part of this inaugural event. ...
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L-Acoustics Creations Contour XO In-Ear Headphones are the New Gold Standard in Live Sound
While the live music scene has been on pause for the past year, two live sound innovators, Dr. Christian Heil, president and founder of L-Acoustics, and Jerry Harvey, president and founder of JH Audio, came up with ...
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New FOR-A FA-96DNT Provides 32-Channel Dante I/O for Popular FA-9600 Multi-Purpose Signal Processor
FOR-A Corporation of America announces the FA 96DNT, an optional Dante audio networking interface for the FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor. With its new I/O card, the FA-9600 is the only leading video processor with integrated ...
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Modern Illumination Productions Invests in Elation IP-rated Lighting
Full-service production company Modern Illumination Productions (MIP) of California recently made an investment in IP-rated LED lighting fixtures from Elation Professional, an acquisition that includes Elation's 50,000-lumen power ...
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Squeek Lights Calls On Chauvet Professional for Expanded Ruby Stage 2
"Studying your customers is the surest way to improve what you're doing." This guiding principle from Apple's earliest days rings just as true in these challenging times as it did then, as Squeek Lights owner Victor Zeiser recently ...
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Full Drama for Idols South Africa
The challenges of producing entertainment in the pandemic has seen some incredible imagination and resourcefulness from the industry in creating COVID-safe working environments so at least some sectors have been able to keep working, one ...
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Zero 88 Presents New Free Online Training Sessions
Zero 88 announces a new array of online product training sessions running through February and March 2021, presented in-person by product specialist Edward Smith.
Running via Zoom, participants can also request a link to ...
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Uvalde Grand Opera House Goes Wireless with Pliant Technologies' MicroCom M
When Caitlin Visel joined Uvalde Grand Opera House as manager in September 2019, she was immediately tasked with replacing the nearly 40-year old wired intercom system. As the second oldest theatre in Texas, Visel needed to find a ...
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Shure Files Petition with FCC to Open Dedicated UHF Channel for Wireless Microphone Use
Shure Incorporated has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse its recent decision and ensure that at least one "vacant" 6MHz UHF channel is designated in each market for wireless microphone use. The FCC ...
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ADJ Moving Heads Provide Versatile Lighting System For Danish Mall
A shopping center in Denmark has installed 30 ADJ LED-powered moving head fixtures to provide a flexible lighting system that can be used both for special events and general ambient looks. Mounted to the high ceiling of the mall's ...
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Shure Celebrates Birthday of Dr. James West, African American Pioneer of Game Changing Microphone Technology
"If I had a screwdriver and a pair of pliers, anything that could be opened was in danger," admits Dr. James West about his curiosity as a child growing up in Prince Edward County in the 1930s and 40s. "I had this need to know ...
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Harrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces TCW Series Lube Free Wash Down Air Hoist Line
Harrington Hoists, Inc. has added new air hoists to their product lineup. Their model TCW lube free, wash down air hoists are designed for use in humid, outdoor or limited corrosive environments or where equipment must ...
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Chris Regan Becomes Chair of Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) Board of Directors
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) announces that Chris Regan has become chair of PAMA's Board of Directors for a two-year term. Selected by the PAMA directors as chair-elect in 2018, Regan succeeds Greg ...
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API Announces Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship
API opens submissions for its Fourteenth Annual API Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship. Formerly known as the API Visionary Scholarship, the program honors the late Saul Walker, API co-founder and 2019 Technical Grammy ...
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Meyer Sound LEOPARD Readies Georgia Church for Flexible Post-COVID Worship
12Stone Church, a thriving multi-site congregation serving the Atlanta metro area, is radically rethinking worship for not only the COVID-19 crisis but also into the post-pandemic era. The church's innovative "12Stone Home" initiative is a ...
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Christine Whelan Sharp and Chauvet Professional Reign at Palace Theatre Livestream
The Palace Theatre is Christine Whelan Sharp's favorite venue to light in and not just for its graceful Art Deco architecture with its gleaming exterior and stylized accents. Nor is it for the theatre's rich 91-year history that ...
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Explores Intellectual Property Issues in New Webinar
The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative launched in January 2020 by the Audio Engineering Society to focus on promoting methodologies, practices, and technologies involved in developing and bringing audio ...
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Dream City Church Rings in New Year With Allen & Heath
With an in-person venue seating capacity of more than 4,500, a simulcast stream going out to remote church members, and a complex stage plot exceeding 50 inputs, Dream City Church went all-in with Allen & Heath consoles and personal ...
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Registration Opens and Host of New Features Unveiled for ISE 2021 - Live and Online
Online visitor registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, making its debut at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía this June. Coming at a time of anticipation from an industry that is keen to "get back to work" in the ...
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Nugen Audio Offers Unrivaled Fidelity and Creativity for Brussels Post-House, A Sound
As owner of A Sound, one of Belgium's leading post-production sound companies, Thierry De Vries leads a highly experienced team of sound designers, composers, and re-recording mixers. Together, the team has been fortunate enough to ...
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Genelec Monitors Deliver High-end Music Production for Mondosonic Studios
Mondosonic Studios has been a labor of love and five years of research for music producer Varun Krrishna. Throughout his career he has strived for the sound of classic British recording, which subsequently led to his enviable ...
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OB Provider NVP S.p.A Chooses Riedel's Artist-1024 and Bolero Intercom for All-New, Flagship 4K-HDR Van
NVP S.p.A, an Italian provider of advanced production facilities and services, has chosen Riedel's Artist-1024 digital matrix intercom node and Bolero wireless intercom to provide seamless crew communications on board OB 7, the ...
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Audinate Announces Immediate Availability of New Dante AVIO Bluetooth Adapter
Audinate, developer of the Dante AV networking technology, has announced the immediate availability of the Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter. This addition to the Dante AVIO family allows mobile devices and computers to wirelessly ...
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New Luxeon 2835N Extends the Mid-Power Performance Curve
Lumileds announces the new Luxeon 2835N, which fills in the performance gap between the Luxeon 2835C and the Luxeon 2835 HE. The three variants are relatively close in performance at 65mA -- Luxeon 2835N delivers 204 lumens per Watt ...
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Matrox Introduces KVM Control Over Internet
Matrox Video announces KVM-over-Internet support with its Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders. This new mode of operation allows organizations to expand work-from-home remote programs by enabling off-site employees with secure access to ...
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Shure Super Bowl Lineup Includes Super 55 for Poem, 565SD Classic Unisphere for Concert, TwinPlex for Ref
This year's Super Bowl again included a number of Shure products to help bring quality audio to the more than 100 million viewers worldwide. And with fewer fans in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions, viewers might have heard ...
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EAW RSX Series PA Delivers Complete Coverage and Pristine Sound for Arizona's The Stillery
The Stillery, a Nashville-based restaurant and live music venue, recently expanded its concept with a new location in Chandler, Arizona. Co-owner Steve Kovach turned to Backstage Backyards, an exterior design and installation ...
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Anolis Looks Grand in Brighton
The Grand Brighton hotel, an iconic landmark on the seafront in this popular UK south coast city and resort, is highlighted tastefully by an Anolis LED lighting installation illuminating its majestic front façade. ...
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Curve Theatre Streams Sunset Boulevard in Concert with GLP impression 350s
Originally slated to reopen Leicester's Curve Theatre as part of a season of socially distanced "in-the-round" shows, Sunset Boulevard in Concert was forced to become a streaming event due to continued lockdowns in the UK. ...
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TCF Sprinkles Magic From Chauvet Professional Along Stad Herentals Atmospheric Walk Path
Walking is exercise for the soul, or so the ancient philosophers advised. The wisdom of these words ring true for anyone who has traversed the winding roads and paths of this medieval town. Rich in history, culture, and natural ...
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LA ProPoint Overcomes COVID Obstacles and Completes Exciting Projects in 2020
LA ProPoint, a provider in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of theatrical and theme park systems, completed several major projects in 2020 while overcoming the pandemic and respecting COVID restrictions. ...
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NSCA Electronic Systems Outlook Reveals 6% Decline in Construction Growth Ahead
NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, announces the release of its Electronic Systems Outlook Winter 2020 report. This research includes information based upon ...
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Hippotizer Reveals Superpowers on The Masked Singer Finland
Helsinki's Visual Monkeys design agency ramped up the visuals for Finland's The Masked Singer TV show using Green Hippo's Hippotizer Montane+ RTX and Karst+ Media Servers in December.
Visual Monkeys' founder Mikko "Bob" ...
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64 Audio Launches Winter 2021 Livestream Event
64 Audio announces that it featured its first livestream event for Winter 2021 on January 30. Customers can watch it here on the company's YouTube channel. ...
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New 10,000 ANSI Lumen 3LCD Projector Expands Laser Line from Maxell Pro AV
Maxell Pro AV announces the expansion of its laser projector lineup with the 4K ready MP-WU8101 3LCD laser projector. The new high brightness 3LCD projector is designed to deliver stunning displays for digital signage applications ...
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Kim Walker-Smith Tours with Twin DiGiCo SD12 96 Desks
Since 2008's Here Is My Song, Jesus Culture worship leader Kim Walker-Smith has risen up the Contemporary Christian music charts, with her 2017 studio release, On My Side, and its "Throne Room" single ultimately ...
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GLP impression X4 Stars in Rare Texas Live Show
Shoreline City Church's Christmas Eve celebration at the American Airlines Center (AAC) in Dallas, TX, provided an auspicious occasion for Houston-based lighting and production design company, Visual Edge Lighting and GLP's classic ...
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Ayrton Perseo Fixtures Provide Lighting Effects for Chevelle's "Self Destructor" Music Video from So Midwest
So Midwest, Inc. provided turnkey creative and technical services for "Self Destructor," the new music video for rock band Chevelle. Executive producer and production designer Robb Jibson selected Ayrton Perseo fixtures for ...
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ZDF New Year's Eve Show at Brandenburg Gate with Weatherproof Elation Lighting
The annual New Year's Eve show on broadcaster ZDF (Silvestershow) is a fixture of the German TV calendar. Moderator duo Andrea Kiewel and Johannes B. Kerner welcomed the New Year with numerous musical guests, yet this year ...
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Robe Precision for Downtown Shakedown
Ten thousand lucky music fans in New Zealand were delighted to be able to kick off their 2020-21 summer festival season with the Downtown Shakedown event in Wellington where a lively and diverse line-up included dub-tastic Fat Freddy's ...
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Malmö Opera Invests in TiMax TrackerD4 "Smart Solution" Showcontrol Automation
Sweden's architecturally impressive Malmö Opera has recently invested in Out Board's next-generation TiMax TrackerD4 (TTd4) precision stagetracking system via Out Board's Swedish distributor, Electrosound AB. The decision ...
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Why Jim Ebdon Relies on Austrian Audio Mics & Headphones
Austrian Audio is proud to count Jim Ebdon, FOH engineer for artists like Maroon 5, Annie Lennox, Matchbox Twenty, Aerosmith, Sting, Prince, Bette Midler, David Lee Roth, and many others, ...
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Claypaky Sharpy Plus Fixtures Deliver Stunning Lighting Effects for Mexico City TD Bank Commercial
Mexican lighting designer Delher López harnessed the power of 50 Claypaky Sharpy Plus fixtures to create striking spot/beam lighting effects for a TD Bank commercial for the Mexico City region. ...
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4Wall Entertainment and SST Team Up to Unveil The Studio at SST, a Turnkey Production Facility
4Wall Entertainment and SST Studios and Rentals (SST), a New Jersey-based production company that specializes in backline, rehearsal, and recording services, unveiled today The Studio at SST. This new fully equipped production ...
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Naresuan University Creates Immersive Learning Environment with Harman AV System
To enhance the learning experience for students and guests, Mahajak Development Co., Ltd. recently equipped Naresuan University's new multipurpose building with a Harman Professional Solutions AV system. Located in the heart of ...
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Celebrating UAE's Innovative Spirit, Expo 2020 Illuminates Al Wasl Dome in Red as Hope Probe Nears Mars Orbit
To celebrate the UAE's Hope Probe reaching the Mars orbit on February 9, 2021, Expo 2020 Dubai will use its cutting-edge projection and display technology to illuminate Al Wasl dome in a rich red hue.
As the Emirates' first mission to ...
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Lindsay Ell to Deliver Live heart theory Performance with #LiveRedesigned Streaming February 12, 2021
Just in time for Valentine's Day, accomplished triple threat musician, vocalist, and songwriter Lindsay Ell will be performing songs from her critically-acclaimed sophomore album heart theory for the first time ever in a #L ...
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Showlight Announces Virtual Event - Save the Date!
Following the postponement of Showlight 2021, Showlight announces that a one-day Virtual Showlight will be held in its place as a temporary interlude. The live online event will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 ...
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#WeMakeEvents Gives Evidence at DCMS Hearing on UK Festivals
On Tuesday, February 2, #WeMakeEvents gave evidence during a DCMS Select Committee inquiry into the future of UK festivals, represented by the leader of the campaign's political group Duncan Bell who detailed the ongoing ...
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Montreal's PixMob for the Win at Captivating Super Bowl LV Halftime Show
Immersive experience experts PixMob scored big yet again with both football and music fans alike at the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring a performance by R&B star The Weeknd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The ...
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Shoreline City Church Celebrates Christmas in Style with Robe
Shoreline City Church (SCC) held a fully social-distanced and masked COVID-safe Christmas Eve service and celebration at the American Airlines Center (AAC) in Dallas, Texas which featured a diversity of performances by multiple artists ...
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EVOKE Studios and disguise Partner with Siemens to Welcome 8,000 Customers to New xR-Powered Virtual Showroom
Multinational giant Siemens partnered with EVOKE Studios and disguise to host 8,000 customers from 90 countries at their Digital Enterprise SPS Dialog. The event offered customers engaging virtual content and introduced ...
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Audix Announces Dave Garlett as Key Accounts Manager, Consultant Liaison
Audix, a US manufacturer of microphones for the professional audio markets and installed sound industry, is announces that Dave Garlett has joined the Audix team as key accounts manager and consultant liaison.<> Garlett ...
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L-Acoustics Shines at Adelaide's Summer Sounds Festival 2021
South Australia's Summer Sounds Festival was a four-week outdoor concert series offering the joy of live sound to a 2,100-capacity audience. Eighteen shows ran the whole month of January, with festival goers safely and comfortably ...
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10 out of 10 Productions Installs Chauvet Professional Force Fixtures in Grove Theatre
On April 21, 2007, the Grove Theatre in Dunstable, UK, held its opening gala hosted by legendary actor Brian Blessed. The following day, its first show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, began a one-week run. From that ...
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UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Expands Comms to Facilitate Remote Productions and New Learning
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA), known on campus as the creative lab, encompasses the University of California Irvine's drama, dance, art, and music programs. The School's mission -- to present the arts as the essence of ...
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Painting with Light Catches the Beats of Leuven
Creative lighting and multimedia design specialist Painting with Light (PWL) was commissioned by the city of Leuven in Belgium to imagine and realize an eye-catching, living, breathing light artwork to tie in with popular ...
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"World Class" HSW Brisbane Leisure Village Features 250 CDD Speakers
Occupying a premium three to four hectare waterfront site, Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) in Brisbane is described by Anthony Russo at TAG, Martin Audio's Australian distributor, as "world class," "transformative," and "the ...
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COVID Update, February 5, 2021: Blue Skies?
We're not ones to paint the clouds with sunshine, but indications are beginning to appear suggesting an end to the pandemic is in sight. To be sure, the infection and death rates are still grotesquely, unacceptably high. Still, as of ...
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Michael T. Strickland Awarded NAMM Believe in Music Award
Michael T. Strickland, Bandit Lites chair and founder, was recently awarded the NAMM Believe in Music Award, an honor bestowed to individuals and businesses who have made a lasting and positive impact on both the NAMM Oral ...
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Integrated Systems Europe Remains Scheduled to Take Place June 1-4, 2021 in Barcelona
The following message is from Integrated Systems Europe (ISE): "Dear ISE community,
Following today's announcement that the InfoComm 2021 show will now take place in Orlando in October 2021, we want to confirm that Integrated ...
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PRG Expands Virtual Production Studio
Production Resource Group, LLC. (PRG) has opened a new virtual production studio in San Fernando. PRG Virtual Production Studio, Los Angeles replaces the company's two ...
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Brompton Technology Unleashes Multiple New Features with Tessera v3.1 Software
LED processor manufacturer, Brompton Technology, announces the release of its new Tessera v3.1 software, providing users of Tessera SX40 and S8 LED processors with a host of features including HFR+ and Frame Remapping that deliver ...
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One Church, Five Austin Locations All with d&b Loudspeakers
The Austin Stone Church (ASC) is one church offering 12 Sunday services at the six locations, currently hosting socially distant Sunday indoor and outdoor services at most locations, while still offering a live broadcast online! ...
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Elation Lights New Radicals "Parade Across America" Inauguration Performance
When the new Biden-Harris administration asked New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander to play "You Get What You Give" at their January 20 virtual "Parade Across America," producers ESM Productions and AV provider Synergetic stepped ...
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Wired Studios Creates Big Looks in a Small Space with Chauvet Professional
We're in this together. The phrase has been bandied about often during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in July, Mike Cristella, owner of Live Wire Productions, and Bob Sallade, who owns Sound Track Production Services, put ...
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ADJ Fixtures Light The Sky Above Cyprus For Fundraising Livestream
A virtual charity event recently took place on the island of Cyprus to help families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring local DJs and performers, United We Can was filmed on top of one of the tallest buildings in the city ...
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VANS Brand Showcase Store Gangnam Creates an Authentic Experience with Harman Professional Solutions
TechDataPS Co., Ltd. recently equipped the new VANS Brand Showcase Store in Seoul's Gangnam district with a Harman Professional Solutions audio system spanning two floors and featuring JBL loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers, and dbx ...
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Montana's First Library Looks to LEA Professional for its First AV System
When Lewis & Clark Library -- the first library of Montana -- thought to install their first audio and video system, the iconic building turned to LEA Professional to provide innovative and reliable amplifier solutions. ...
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Solid State Logic Introduce UF8 Advanced Studio DAW Controller
The culmination of 40 years of mastering studio ergonomics experience, the new Solid State Logic UF8 controller delivers a new level of user focused design; insightful displays, intelligent fader, and control access and function, ...
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First-Ever AES Immersive Audio Academy to Explore Emerging Technologies
Registration is now open for the Audio Engineering Society's first-ever AES Immersive Audio Academy (taking place Thursday, February 11 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm ET), a one-day online event that launches a series focusing on the latest ...
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Nicolas "Murph" Murphy Reflects Gentri's Sweeping Sound With ChamSys
Words like "soaring" and "inspirational" come up often when critics write about Gentri. It's easy to see why. With its sweet harmonies and lush orchestration, the music of these three Utah-based tenors gives wings to the imagination. ...
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Astera for Idols SA
The South African State Theatre in Pretoria's 550 seat Drama Stage hosted both the rounds and finale of the 2020 edition of Idols SA, complete with a lighting design by Joshua Cutts of Visual Frontier and technical ...
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Meyer Sound LINA System Elevates Teatr Muzyczny ROMA in Warsaw
Located in the center of Warsaw, Teatr Muzyczny ROMA is the city's premier venue for hosting world-famous musical theatre productions and global concert artists. To keep pace with the latest audio production technologies, Polsound, Meye ...
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Loudspeakers from DAS Audio Bring a New Level of Engagement
With its mission to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational / Evangelical house of worship with a congregation that hails from every walk of life, every ethnicity, and every economic and ...
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Painting With Light Calls On Chauvet Professional For Belgium's Wheel of Fortune
In the world of television, where success can vanish in the blink of any eye, Wheel of Fortune stands out as a paradigm of longevity. Debuting in Hollywood 46 years ago, the word puzzle quiz show, is the longest running syndicated ...
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PK Sound Re-Ignites the Party at China's I'M HAN Nightclub
Since re-opening its doors partway through 2020, the opulent new I'M HAN Night Station in Wuhan, China, has been making international headlines thanks to more than just its lavish appointments and unparalleled production technologies ...
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Martin Audio CDD for Italy's Famous North-East Covo Nightclub
Martin Audio's CDD loudspeaker series, has found another high-profile home, this time on the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure at the famous Il Covo Di Nord-Est nightclub.
The venue features both indoor and outdoor ...
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Genelec Delivers a RAW Experience Behind Bars in Former Prison-Turned-Hotel
If you've ever had a hankering to find yourself behind bars without actually having to commit a crime, then now's your chance: the notorious Kakola prison in the medieval city of Turku on Finland's southwestern coast has been converted ...
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Danik Wulf Deploys DiGiGrid for Immersive Live Stream Gig by German Folk Duo, Mrs Greenbird
Folk duo Mrs Greenbird won season three of the German X Factor series. Throughout the competition they played a range of cover versions in their own unique style, before performing an original composition in the final round. That ...
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Alcons Audio and Pulse Cinemas Forge New UK Partnership
Alcons Audio has teamed up with high-end UK home cinema company Pulse Cinemas to bring its pro-ribbon audio systems to British home cinema aficionados.
Founded in 2003 by managing director Mike Beatty and technical ...
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Martin Audio SXCF118 and SXC115 Now Shipping
Martin Audio confirms that the previously announced SXCF118 and SXC115 compact, high performance cardioid subwoofers are now shipping.
Purpose designed to partner the WPS and WPM line arrays respectively, these essential ...
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Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Honors DPA Microphones
DPA Microphones announces that co-founder Jens-Jørn Stokholm and R&D manager Ole Moesmann will soon be bestowed with an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Technical Achievement Award for the innovative ...
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Wiltshire Creative Adds Chauvet Professional To Salisbury Playhouse Rig For Little Robin Redbreast
The term "every year" was shredded in 2020, as COVID-19 played havoc with the best laid plans and forced the cancelation of annual events. The beloved children's Christmas show at the Salberg Theatre might well have met this sad, but all ...
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EXPO-SCÈNE 2022 Moves to April 13 and 14, 2022
The CITT/ICTS board of directors announce:
"The past year has been and this year continues to be a challenging time for the entertainment industry in Canada and around the world. The impact of the pandemic on our personal and ...
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League of Legends World Championships Comes Alive with GLP JDC1
Hundreds of GLP's JDC1 hybrid strobes were deployed by lighting designers Mat Stovall and Trevor Stirlin Burk at the new Pudong Football Stadium in Shanghai for the League of Legends World Championship 2020 Finals
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ETC fos/4 Panel Lights Impress on Debut at ITV This Morning OB
ITV's This Morning is one of the longest running daytime programs on British television. A regular award-winner at the National Television Awards and TV Choice Awards, the show is broadcast from Television Centre in White City, ...
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Eclipse and Claypaky Light up Museum of the Future for the 49th UAE National Day Celebrations
"Dubai is open for business" -- a very clear message from the Government, as the UAE celebrated its 49th National Day in style. Eclipse Staging Services LLC were proud to support its long-term partner, People, with one of the most ...
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iMAG and Treehouse Digital Deliver State-of-the-Art Mobile Virtual Production Facility
In October last year, technical production and LED screen hire company, iMAG, joined forces with film production company Treehouse Digital, to form a mobile LED virtual production facility. When the pandemic flipped the ...
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FIX8Group Partners with Cavrnus to Ramp up Virtual Event Delivery
FIX8Group is responding to the surge in demand for virtual events by partnering with the spatial visualization and collaboration tool Cavrnus to enhance its innovative event design and delivery solutions. ...
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Shure Supports Aspiring High School Student Filmmakers with "eARTh" Video Series
South Central Los Angeles High School students, aspiring for careers in multimedia, have been outfitted with Shure MV88+ Video Kit microphones to help them create a series of videos about sustainability as part of an AppleTV pilot ...
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FSR Announces Plans to Commemorate 40th Anniversary with Celebrations Throughout 2021
Following a difficult 2020 for the industry and the world, FSR, a manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the Pro AV and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) markets, is looking to 2021 with excitement and ...
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LightFair Launches Blog
LightFair has launched the
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Nautilus Entertainment Design, Inc. Becomes An Employee-Owned Business
Nautilus Entertainment Design, Inc. (NED) announces that after 30 years in business, the company founders Laura and Jim Tetlow, are selling their stock to the company ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan.) With this ...
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Renkus-Heinz Promotes Senior Staff To Provide Additional Support and Collaboration Across North America
Renkus-Heinz have appointed Dudley McLaughlin to the position of national sales manager and Garrison Parkin to the position of western regional sales manager effective February 1. The positions both cover the North ...
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Introducing Mixtape Series - Fixtures Designed for Your Stage
Blizzard's Mixtape Series includes a combination of moving lights, lasers, LED washes, and strobe effects -- fixtures designed for a variety of stages -- whether that's a private party, professional installation, garage band gig, ...
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Tascam Introduces the TM-82 Dynamic Microphone
Tascam announces the debut of the TM-82 Dynamic Microphone. The product features a unidirectional cardioid design specifically engineered for stunning voice and instrument capture.
Designed as a vocal / instrument microphone for ...
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Epson's New Display Projector Series Deliver Impactful Images for Nearly Any Application
Epson expands its PowerLite laser projector line with eight compact, powerful solutions for laser-focused learning and impactful digital displays virtually anywhere. The new PowerLite L520W, L520U, L530U, L630U, L730U, L735U, L630SU, and ...
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Chris Lisle lights Inauguration "Field of Flags" on National Mall with Elation
Close to 200,000 flags on the National Mall in Washington D.C. were lit by lighting designer Chris Lisle during the recent Presidential Inauguration, many using LED luminaires from Elation Professional. Field of Flags, an ...
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Laser Lights Show in Brussels Welcomes 2021
Countries worldwide welcomed 2021 in many different, creative and COVID-safe ways, recognizing the highly symbolic temporal roll-over from a year where everyone everywhere has been impacted dramatically by the pandemic. ...
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KLANG is Key to Gateway Church's New Model for Satellite Campus Audio Design
When Gateway Church, the largest congregation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one of the largest churches in the entire country, opened its new satellite location in suburban Prosper, it chose the KLANG:fabrik Immersive IEM mixing ...
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Sirkus Finlandia Keeps the Show on the Road with Ayrton
Finland's biggest touring circus, Sirkus Finlandia, completed a successful tour of the country late last year with a lighting rig composed almost entirely of Ayrton fixtures. The Ayrton products were supplied and supported by ...
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Chauvet Professional Reflects Inspired Victory Sounds in Light for Events Evolution
The name itself, "Sounds of Victory," resonated loudly and hopefully with anyone who is looking for a sign of inspiration after suffering through ten long months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. That's precisely why superstar Gospel ...
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RFI Labo Takes Medicine Man Orchestra Immersive with SPAT Revolution
Medical professionals and spiritual healers alike have long acknowledged the healing powers of music. For the Medicine Man Orchestra, it's the basis of their music, their performance, and their mission.
Born out of a collaboration ...
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Christie DS Series Laser Projectors and Pandoras Box Deliver Immersive CAVE Installation at Beijing Park
Christie announces that a new exhibition hall located within a contemporary health sciences park in Beijing has chosen its DS Series laser projectors and Christie Pandoras Box to deliver stunning visuals for a highly immersive four ...
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Chauvet Professional Unleashes New Force
Chauvet Professional has turned the notion that "size matters" on its head with the new Maverick Force 2 Profile and Maverick Force 1 Spot. Developed after extensive R&D and with input from leading designers, this new family of ...
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USITT Establishes Fellowship for Young Non-Profit Leaders Program Honors the Memory of Sherry Wagner-Henry
The USITT board of directors has established the Sherry Wagner-Henry Leadership Development Initiative to advance the next generation of leadership in the arts. The program is named in honor of Sherry Wagner-Henry, ...
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NEP Group Invests in Outdoor LED Panels from ROE Visual
ROE Visual announces that the NEP Group, including European businesses Faber Audiovisuals and Creative Technology, have made a significant joint investment in the new Black Quartz outdoor LED panel. ...
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New Loudspeakers, DSP Amplifiers, Matrix Processors and More - LD Systems Expands with Permanent Installations
At last year's Integrated Systems Europe show, Adam Hall Group announced a variety of new LD Systems audio products for audio-visual integration. The diverse range of professional installation solutions are now ...
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Pelican Products Promotes Kevin Murphy to Lead Marketing for the US
Pelican Products, Inc. has promoted Kevin Murphy to vice president of marketing for the US sales division. In his new role, Murphy will oversee the US commercial, government ,and consumer marketing teams, as well as all ...
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Hi-Rez Studios Raises Its Game with Clear-Com
Esports has grown from a niche pastime to a billion-dollar industry, drawing more attention from broadcasters, advertisers, and fans and raising the stakes for the entire gaming experience. According to Hi-Rez Studios lead ...
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World's Biggest Esports Event, League of Legends World Championship 2020, Relies on Brompton LED Processing
The World Championship (Worlds) is the crowning event of Riot Games' League of Legends. Last year, like many other productions, the world's most watched esports event migrated to the virtual realm and was broadcast live for over 240 ...
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DiGiGrid DLI is a Wiz for Ozz
Mike Osman is an audio professional with an impressive, eclectic and distinctly global CV. Based near Brisbane in Australia, his career began ten thousand miles away in South Wales. As a young working musician, he started a ...
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SPAT Revolution Helps UQAM Professor Bring Immersive to Life
Founded in 1969, the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM) is one of the largest French-language universities in the world, enjoying worldwide recognition for its academic excellence and its innovation in the arts. One of UQAM's more ...
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World Debut for Robert Juliat Arthur Followspots in South Korea
Arthur, Robert Juliat's new 800W LED followspot, made its global debut at Big Eoul Madang (Yongin Cultural Foundation) in Seoul, South Korea, which was proud to be the world's first venue to receive the new followspot. ...
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Christie Crimson Series Laser Projectors Illuminate Victoria Memorial in Honor of National Hero
Christie Crimson Series 3DLP laser projectors deployed for an inspirational son et lumière on the façade of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India are mesmerizing guests with spectacular visuals that celebrate the life and work of ...
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Mejor Sonido Become Martin Audio's First Distributor in Ecuador
Martin Audio has appointed Quito-based Mejor Sonido as its new distributor for Ecuador -- the first time the British brand has had direct representation in this South American country.
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