As Pharos Architectural Controls celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024, co-founder and Chairman Richard Mead happily acknowledges that without a passionate staff and a little bit of serendipity along the way, the company would not be in the position it currently enjoys as one of the world’s leading lighting control manufacturers. Read the full interview in issue 35.1 of MONDO-DR, here: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/md35-1_digital_issuu/64
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Amadeus and HOLOPHONIX were chosen to design and install a new sound system for the Amphitheater d’O, part of the Domaine d’O – a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment complex in Montpellier, South of France. Because the open-air theatre accommodates up to 1,800 people in a semi-circle of nearly 180 degrees, this presented an electroacoustic challenge for audience coverage and directivity control. All of the venue’s past sound systems were line source-based, arranged in stereo or L/C/R configurations, and rented during the festival season. As a result, only a few people sitting in the ‘sweet spot’ could hear in stereo during…
The AV community in Spain has announced the formation of #AVforValencia – an initiative that aims to raise funds to support all those affected by the devastating floods that decimated Valencia on 29 October 2024. #AVforValencia is working with other Valencia-based charities (including Fundación-In Jóvenes contra el Cáncer and Casa Caridad) to provide direct assistance to all those affected by this unprecedented natural disaster. All funds raised will be distributed through the Unidos por Valencia initiative, which connects victims with volunteers and aid resources. Over 200 people are known to have lost their lives in this disaster, which has also…
Bose Professional has made the EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP globally available, expanding the EdgeMax line of in-ceiling directional loudspeakers. The LP models bring powerful EdgeMax sound and asymmetrical coverage to smaller rooms and more challenging spaces and work together with the original EdgeMax loudspeakers to deliver consistent performance across projects where specifications and installation conditions vary. EdgeMax LP models have been specifically designed for smaller rooms with lower ceilings and challenging installation requirements. The new EdgeMax LP loudspeakers have a 4-inch backcan depth, 60% shallower than the original models, which makes EdgeMax LP ideal for rooms with above-ceiling limitations and…
YES TECH announced it has hit a milestone, having sold 1,000,000 panels of its MG Series with pixel pitch 2.6mm & 3.9mm. The MG Series’ ‘Multi-Functions & Creative-Shapes’ makes the product versatile, suiting both indoor & outdoor applications. In response to the market’s need for non-bulky, standardised LED displays that were lightweight and durable, YES TECH saw an opportunity. In 2012, it leveraged polymer nanotechnology. This, along with the introduction of pin connection technology, overcame issues with signal instability and marked the launch of the Magic Stage Series, starting with the MG2, followed by the MG5 and MG5A, and later…
A pair of Analog Way Aquilon C+ fully modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and an RC400T event controller were used to merge content and live feeds on the big screen for Guus Meeuwis’s “Groots met een zachte G – De Aller-La-La-Laatste ” concert series finale. Considered part of the Dutch heritage, musician Guus Meeuwis began performing in a student group whose songs topped the Dutch charts. He launched his solo career in 2001 and in 2006 began hosting annual “Groots” concerts in his home province of Brabant. He hosted a big “Groots” finale in the form of nine…
Sound Control Technologies (SCT) brought out the RM-3CP and RM-3CP-PRO microphone extension systems for extending up to three Cisco Mic 20/Mic 60 and Table-J/Table-E microphones from the Cisco Codec Plus, Codec Pro, Codec EQ, Room Bar, and Room Bar Pro using standard CAT cable up to 100 meters. “Our dealer base has been asking for a solution to extend Cisco table mics and codecs,” explained President, CEO, and Co-founder, David Neaderland. “At SCT, we’re always trying to tackle the tough challenges—simplifying complex cabling and pushing beyond traditional limitations to offer integrators cost-effective, time-saving solutions. Now, they can enjoy exceptional audio…
Lightware Visual Engineering’s latest AV solutions are designed to deliver flexible, high-quality, AV-over-IP connectivity hybrid work and meeting room AV environments. The new Taurus TPN and Gemini GVN products address the growing demand for seamless, real-time connectivity and outstanding performance in collaborative workspaces and mission-critical environments. The Lightware Taurus TPN is a state-of-the-art device for large meeting rooms, boardrooms, and conference settings. It offers USB-C and SDVoE technology for high-quality HDMI 2.0 4K60 4:4:4 matrix switching over 10G Ethernet networks, with a range of up to 100 metres. Its independent USB 2.0 matrix switching layer supports multiple devices, providing users…
Žerotín Castle in Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic has a new look and style for after dark with an installation of Anolis Calumma M and L LED fixtures, which were chosen to illuminate this important heritage-protected building that houses a museum and gallery centre covering the whole Zlín region. The initiative to light the building was led by Valašské Meziříčí’s city council working with lighting design studio Archlights.cz from Usti nad Labem, who provided expertise and selected the Calummas as quality sustainable light sources. The architectural lighting practice has utilised Anolis products on several other jobs with great success, so…
The Posthuis Theater in Heerenveen has continued its long-standing relationship with Allen & Heath thanks to a state-of-the-art digital upgrade, bridging the theatre’s rich history dating back to the 1880s with cutting-edge audio technology. The theatre’s relationship with Allen & Heath spans decades, dating back to the era of analogue mixers. “We used to work on an Allen & Heath S2 back when mixing was handled from the lighting booth,” recalled Eric Noorman, a Technician with over 40 years of experience at the Posthuis Theater. However, the new main attraction is the recently installed dLive C3500 Surface, which takes centre…
