Wilderness Studios outfits an upscale venue with an equally stylish, flexible sound solution, in close collaboration with Adam Hall’s Integrated Systems division. Located in the Tyrolean Alps, Das Central, a five-star hotel, prides itself on offering only the most sophisticated wellness treatments and entertainment options for its guests. Its promise to remain at the height of high-quality hospitality was reinforced when the venue recently underwent a major expansion, now including a new spa treatment area, a fitness room, an outdoor terrace space, a pool area, and perhaps the most attractive of its added offerings, the ‘Summit Skybar’. As part of…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
A substantial makeover to a renowned skyscraper creates multiple new and extravagant entertainment spaces fitted with a host of inventive audiovisual solutions. Standing at a whopping 850ft tall, 30 Rockefeller Plaza is one of the landmarks of Manhattan, due in large part to its cultural significance and prominent role in the New York City skyline. Over its almost 100 years of operation, 30 Rockefeller has cemented its relevance within the United States by hosting and being featured in television shows and films alike; its earliest days were noteworthy, with the site being the birthplace of the legendary ‘Lunch atop a…
TiMax has expanded the audio capabilities of TiMax SoundHub with a progressive new feature named Scaling Surfaces. The new tool’s exclusive feature set allows users to rescale a spatial show file from a studio playback environment to an auditorium – all with just two mouse clicks. Now, translating the work users do in the studio to the stage or from venue to venue is simpler, saving significant time. Scaling Surfaces is styled with a level of detail garnered from decades of experience working with spatial audio workflows. Users can rescale their entire show for a new venue by simply changing…
The Pillars of the Earth, the musical adaptation of Ken Follett’s bestselling novel, has wrapped up an epic season at Madrid’s Teatro EDP Gran Vía. This large-scale production by Beon Entertainment brought together set design, music, and lighting to immerse audiences in a deeply emotional and architecturally rich Middle Ages, full of theatrical magic. Lighting was one of the show’s major stars, with a powerful lighting design entirely built around Ayrton luminaires. The lighting design, crafted by Felipe Ramos and Juanjo Beloqui with incredible expressiveness and technical precision, created a wide range of atmospheres: from dark interiors and gothic cathedrals…
HH Audio has appointed Eddie Tan as its new HH Divisional Sales and Tech Support Manager for the APACMEA region, starting from July 1st. James Laney, HH Audio CEO, said: “Reporting to Ian Wright, Director of HH Audio, Eddie will be responsible for the overall growth of HH within the APACMEA territory and will also provide our partners with technical support and product & systems training. “Eddie brings HH a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the commercial audio and professional audio/live sound, and has a proven track record in sales, technical support and after-sales. Eddie also has…
d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker systems have been chosen for installation in Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s leading visitor attraction. Three systems, designed and installed by d&b partner Acoustik to meet a new live music concept from John Brady Events, plus new installations in two other visitor zones, were meticulously planned and predicted using d&b’s ArrayCalc software and employ d&b’s installation-specific xS-Series cabinets. The Venue Ireland’s top visitor attraction, Guinness Storehouse, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an attraction this year, having pulled in over 25 million visitors in that time. In 2024, Guinness Storehouse was looking for innovative ways to further enhance…
The Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College is a visually striking, acoustically refined performing arts centre known for hosting a wide array of national acts, local productions, student showcases and community programming. With more than 100 ticketed events annually, and many more college and civic engagements, venue leaders sought to modernise its ageing sound system to meet the expectations of both audiences and touring professionals. STRAY Production Services, a longtime user and integrator of JBL Professional products, partnered with the college to deliver a comprehensive audio upgrade anchored by the JBL VTX A6 line array system…
Guests arriving at the iconic Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, are now greeted by an eye-catching architectural centrepiece: a sweeping transparent LED display stretching 15 metres across the façade of the venue’s main entrance. A fully bespoke solution designed and customised by INFiLED and installed in close collaboration with leading French integrator ND Tech Med, the large-scale installation is among the biggest transparent LED screens in Europe. Broadcasting live race coverage, interviews and sponsor messaging, the large display is a custom solution tailored specifically by INFiLED to the demanding technical, aesthetic and structural requirements of the historic racetrack.…
Since opening its doors in 2012, RedX Dance in Bristol has taught street dance classes to hundreds of children and adults of all abilities. The award-winning company has its own studio in the Staple Hill area of the city, recently equipped with an array of Optimal Audio speakers and control solution. With a requirement to deliver coverage over a large studio space and ensuring great-sounding audio to inspire dancers, suppliers Richer Sounds in Bath ultimately specified a quartet of Optimal Audio’s Cuboid 6 full-range, two-way wall-mounted speakers with a single Sub 6 ultra-compact sub-bass speaker. As Richer Sounds’ Bath Store…
Sennheiser has turned 80 this month, and kicks off a series of anniversary promotions to celebrate the occasion at participating dealers and the company’s webshops, where available. “We would like to celebrate this special occasion together with users and fans of the brand,” said Jimmy R. Landry, Category Market Manager MI at Sennheiser. “The products for the 80th anniversary specials have been selected based on their popularity, elevating your craft.” Starting with the IE 100 PRO in-ear monitor in July and finishing with the HD 280 PRO in December, there will be discounted products every month. July: The IE…
