HyLite LED has launched its new NexGen Lotus Lamp, a high-performance, dual-wattage LED lighting solution designed to deliver unparalleled light output, efficiency, and energy savings. The HyLite LED NexGen Lotus Lamp stands out for its versatility and cost-saving features. The lamp is now available in two dual-wattage configurations: 40W-60W and 100W-150W. Both models are colour-selectable, offering 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K options to suit various lighting needs, and boast an extremely high Color Rendering Index (CRI) of over 90 for exceptional colour accuracy, making them ideal for broadcasting and studio applications that demand true colour representation. The NexGen Lotus Lamp is…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
When Stonegate Church in Texas set out to expand its campus, audio was a central part of the vision. They wanted a sound system that could deliver power and clarity across multiple spaces, from an intimate chapel to a massive outdoor lawn with sports courts and student hangouts. All while remaining visually unobtrusive. For Ingersoll and the rest of his team at installer First Class Productions, this wasn’t just another project. “Stonegate is our church,” Aaron Ingersoll, Owner of First Class Productions, explained. “We wanted to do it right for them.” The design process began in the chapel, where the…
As part of Egypt’s continued commitment to honouring Islamic heritage and enhancing spiritual infrastructure, three major mosques across Cairo – Al-Sayyida Nafisa, Osama Ben Zaid and Al-Ali Al-Azeem – have received state-of-the-art audio upgrades powered by JBL Professional and Crown. Each project, integrated by leading partner Audio Technology, reflects a tailored approach to acoustics in sacred environments, uniting high-performance sound with architectural reverence to ensure sermons, recitations and prayers reach every corner with clarity and balance. Al-Ali Al-Azeem Mosque, Almaza Recently inaugurated during Ramadan by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Al-Ali Al-Azeem Mosque in Almaza, Heliopolis, represents one of…
An Avolites Ai media server is at the heart of the spectacular new lighting installation that wraps both towers at the famous Las Vegas landmark, the Rio Hotel & Casino. This is being used to map, help control, and schedule over 3 miles – and 351,032 pixels – of ‘illuminative possibility’, designed by the creative lighting team of Chris Kuroda and Andrew “Gif” Giffin, using Clear LED’s X-Bar 25 mm product, which wraps 360° around the buildings. Well-known for their work as live music and entertainment lighting designers, Kuroda and Giffin programmed a series of elegant cues, scenes and sequences…
An iconic name in global club culture, SPACE — originally founded in Ibiza — brought its legendary experience to Italy in 2024 with the launch of a groundbreaking open-air venue. Now, after completing its second season, the venue has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s most spectacular and technologically advanced destinations. Raising the bar for immersive visual experiences even higher, the club chose to partner with Claypaky, installing a permanent, state-of-the-art IP66-rated lighting system. Designed specifically for the unique demands of a fully open-air venue operating during the summer season, the new lighting setup transforms SPACE into more than just…
Huge output, lime-infused and UV-enhanced colour mixing, a robust IP65-rated casing, wireless connectivity, and versatile rigging options make ADJ’s new 40 HEX Panel IP a truly flexible fixture. Capable of wash, blinder, colour strobe or eye candy functionality, it is ideal for busy rental houses or event production companies looking for the perfect mix of functionality, reliability and ROI. The 40 HEX Panel IP features a 10 by 4 matrix of high-performance 20-watt HEX LEDs. Each LED combines red, green, blue, amber, lime and UV elements with independent dimming control to generate a vast collection of output colours. The inclusion…
Originally built in 1975 and previously known as Les Arènes de l’Agora, the Arènes de Grand Paris Sud has been transformed into a state-of-the-art cultural and sporting destination following a comprehensive five-year, €35 million renovation. Part of the ambitious Grand Paris project aimed at injecting new employment and cultural opportunities into the suburbs surrounding Paris, this striking contemporary venue now serves as the prominent cultural, concert and sports arena in the South of Paris, with capacity for up to 3,000 spectators. The arena has quickly established itself as a groundbreaking multipurpose space, conceived as a flexible performance venue that regularly…
Elation Lighting Inc. has acquired the X-Laser brand and assets and launched X-Laser USA, a new independent company that will continue operating under the X-Laser name. X-Laser: A leader in safe, high-powered laser technology Founded in the U.S., X-Laser has become a recognised high-powered entertainment laser manufacturer. The company has earned a reputation for innovation, compliance, and customer-first service, delivering industry-leading laser projectors for entertainment and industrial applications. Known for its FDA-approved safety systems, advanced optics, and engineering excellence, X-Laser has consistently made high-powered laser effects more accessible and reliable for productions of all sizes. U.S. manufacturing site and service…
Milan boasts a rich history celebrating art, design and innovation, so it’s no surprise that entertainment and nightlife are an important aspect of everyday life. In venues that bring people together, high-quality sound plays a crucial role in crafting the experience. K-array has become a brand of choice for integrators looking to solve audio challenges in venues across the metropolis. With an unbeatable combination of technical expertise and Italian heritage, K-array’s products have enhanced a variety of architecturally challenging spaces, from restaurants and bars to Samsung’s new Smart Arena. When it comes to dining, music plays an important role in…
System integrator Bansbach Akustik has completed a comprehensive audio update for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), selecting Powersoft’s Quattrocanali fixed-install amplifier platform to drive a modern, networked conference system designed for ministerial-level sessions and international delegations. Established in 1942, the IICA is an agency of the Inter-American System, an organ of the Organisation of American States (OAS), promoting agricultural development and sustainability in its 34 member states. Bansbach Akustik, which operates in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is a long-time commercial partner to the IICA and was brought in to manage the upgrade to the agency’s main auditorium,…
