Decades of cruise ship entertainment technology expertise is leading Clair Global Integration’s entry into the Marine market. Working across large-scale entertainment systems for the cruise industry, the team is led by Mike Lacy, VP of Marine, and Jason Kram, Operations and Project Manager. The Florida-based team has been at the forefront of introducing advanced technologies in demanding shipboard entertainment environments throughout their illustrious careers. Mike brings more than 30 years of experience and is assembling an experienced, globally capable department. “When Clair approached me about forming a team for the Marine market of its Integration business, I knew it would…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Axion Displays has introduced Radar, a new intelligent AV monitoring and maintenance platform designed to help system integrators and end users identify potential equipment issues before they result in costly downtime. Developed in-house by Axion Displays, Radar combines real-time equipment monitoring, anomaly detection and automated alerts within a centralised, web-based platform. Designed for professional AV environments where reliability is critical, it provides a scalable solution for managing everything from individual devices to large, multi-site installations. Radar collects and analyses operational data from connected equipment, including temperature, fan speed, power consumption and device status, alongside environmental conditions such as ambient temperature…
Teatros del Canal is a major contemporary performing-arts centre in the buzzing Spanish capital city of Madrid and has recently made a major purchase of Robe moving lights, with 24 x FORTES, 24 x T2 Profiles, and 24 x Arianne 6 LED wash beams joining the house lighting inventory, all fully flight-cased. These are the first current-generation Robe products in the house, explained technical manager Antonio Serrano, and they are part of a major technical upgrade ongoing at the venue, which opened in 2009 and is run by the regional government. Antonio has been in the post there for four…
Tokyo-based audio specialist 3NIL SOUND DESIGN has been handling a variety of sound production projects for almost nine years. From concerts and corporate events to audio streaming, the company prides itself on delivering premium solutions, and its commitment to high quality is reflected in its rapid growth as a trusted audio partner for a wide range of events. 3NIL SOUND DESIGN’s founder and President, Masatoshi Iitika, recently reviewed the company’s system inventory with a view to improving efficiency and flexibility in practical and logistical terms, without compromising on audio quality. He felt that the point source system he was operating…
Nearly 650 luminaires, a listed historic building, and demanding real-time performance requirements: together with GDS and PIK GmbH, VisionTwo has successfully modernised the historic lighting installation of the BCC Berlin Congress Center using GDS’ centralised Drive Hub architecture, IPM Multi-Channel Control and a range of project-specific custom solutions. All while the venue remained fully operational. Anyone looking up into the dome hall of the BCC Berlin Congress Center experiences a carefully choreographed interplay of ceiling luminaires, wall luminaires, chasers and warm dimming curves. The distinctive lighting has shaped the identity of the venue for decades. The challenge was therefore not…
Rise AV has announced the launch of the inaugural Rise AV Awards, a new global awards programme celebrating the women, advocates and organisations across the AV industry, making success visible, creating role models and inspiring the next generation. The inaugural awards will take place in May 2027 and will recognise achievement across the breadth of AV – from technical and creative roles to leadership, business, sales, marketing, operations and innovation. Entries are now open across 14 categories, recognising everyone from students, apprentices and rising stars to technical specialists, business leaders, freelancers, creatives and organisations investing in and supporting women. Categories…
Flexibility is a key requirement in modern audio production, especially in live theatre. This operational necessity led the sound department of the Theatre in der Josefstadt, located in Vienna city centre, to install a Solid State Logic System T digital mixing system that not only allows engineers to mix either in the auditorium or in the control room but is fully compatible with the consoles in a neighbouring venue, the Kammerspiele. Known locally as Die Josefstadt, the theatre first opened in 1788 and was rebuilt in 1822, with its inaugural performance featuring music conducted by Ludwig van Beethoven. More than…
A 20-year-old performing arts centre in Gainesville, Texas, has been transformed with a comprehensive Vari-Lite theatrical lighting renovation, unlocking new creative possibilities for students, faculty, and the wider community at North Central Texas College. The Performing Arts Center is a 360-seat proscenium theatre housed inside a striking Monolithic Dome structure, which posed a unique architectural challenge that had long made lighting the space a complex undertaking. Since opening in 2005, the facility had relied on its original dimming, controls, and lighting systems. As Calvin Russell, Visual and Performing Arts Facilities Coordinator at North Central Texas College, put it: “We quickly…
Symetrix announced the expansion of its exclusive distribution partnership with Audio-Technica Benelux to include Belgium and Luxembourg. Building on the companies’ existing relationship in the Netherlands, the expanded agreement strengthens Symetrix’s presence and local support across the entire Benelux region. For nearly 50 years, Symetrix has developed advanced AV and control solutions that help consultants and integrators design and deliver sophisticated systems with confidence. Through the expanded partnership, customers in Belgium and Luxembourg will gain local access to Symetrix’s complete portfolio, including Cognio, the company’s next-generation AV and control ecosystem built around distributed intelligence, inherent scalability, and a software-driven approach…
Void Acoustics has appointed GSL Professional as its distribution partner across the GCC, covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The partnership brings together Void’s distinctive approach to sound and design with GSL Professional’s established commercial, technical and operational presence across the Gulf. Void already has a strong presence in parts of the region, particularly in Dubai, and the partnership with GSL will provide a platform to support existing business while accelerating growth across the wider GCC. The focus will be on the markets and projects where Void has become increasingly relevant globally, including high-end and boutique…
