Audiofocus has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Germany with United Brands. “This partnership with United Brands marks another important milestone in the reinforcement of the Audiofocus distribution network,” commented Audiofocus CEO and founder, Ann Leroy. “For customers to invest in a loudspeaker brand requires a lot of trust, not just in the products, but in the people behind them. From our first meeting, we have been impressed by the wealth of real-world pro audio experience within the United Brands team. This is a company with the proven credentials and connections to support and grow our customer base in Germany.”…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Building on its original H20, ADJ’s H20 Two is its new, bright, and flexible water simulation effect. Offering a compact form, sleek design, and a variety of control options, it is ideal for a wide variety of temporary event production applications as well as permanent installation in all kinds of leisure and entertainment venues. The fixture can be used to generate a wide range of effects, ranging from extremely realistic water simulations to psychedelic projections in a selection of vibrant colours. At the heart of the H20 Two is a potent 120-watt cool white LED engine, which is significantly more…
TAF’s new and improved Tower 05 is a complete, all-in-one, light-duty tower system for small roof systems, elevation of truss grids, and more. Transport, setup, and use are made easy. Users can roll out to a location, unfold the outriggers, and attach the HT34 truss on top. With HT34’s quicklock connection system, buildup is extremely quick and easy. Versatility is also ensured, with a welded sleeve block that allows for four-way connection of truss segments to suit a wide range of applications. Tower 05 features a maximum lifting height of 6.5 m (21.3 ft) and a maximum loading of 500…
Audio-Technica’s new System 20 PRO is a self-managing, plug-and-play 2.4 GHz digital wireless system that is scalable to 20 channels and delivers dependable, quality audio. Designed for hassle-free deployment, the system overcomes many challenges of conventional wireless microphones such as TV station interference and frequency coordination, complex intermodulation calculations, and remote antenna cabling. Capable of receiving up to four transmitters, the system’s ATW-R1440 receiver makes installation simple. Receiver units can remain docked in the half-rack chassis or – for added versatility – be mounted remotely (up to 328 feet away) and connected via Ethernet-standard cabling. Up to five chassis can…
CLEARLIGHT SHOWS, the Australian distributor for Luci Della Ribalta, will be present at the ENTECH Roadshow. ENTECH will stop in major Australian cities starting from October 2024, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, bringing a fresh perspective on the industry to every local market. As confirmed by the ISE 2024 exhibition in Barcelona, the ‘integrated systems’ sector has entered a phase known as ‘post-converged.’ The worlds of unified communications, IT, AV, lighting, video, audio, signage, staging, and control have moved beyond the transition period of becoming networked and software-controlled, entering a new phase where new business models, products, and…
TiMax has a new website showcasing the brand and a full suite of performance, presentation, and experiential products, including one of its newer endeavours, panLab. Following the recent move into the Focusrite Group and with its backing, the time was right for TiMax to showcase its history and expertise, alongside its desire to demonstrate how it is evolving to further define the future of spatial audio and show control. Dave Haydon, Co-Director of TiMax, alongside Originator, Robin Whittaker, said: “The new website allows users to see us in a fresh light. We want to be a hub of inspiration to…
Berlin’s iconic Uber Arena is upgraded with an L-Acoustics L2 sound system, making the venue the first sports facility in the world to have an L Series installed. Home to the Eisbären Berlin ice hockey team and Alba Berlin basketball club, this 17,000-seat multipurpose venue hosts up to 180 events annually, ranging from championship games to chart-topping concerts. The venue has hosted acts such as Metallica, Coldplay, Barbra Streisand, U2, and Foo Fighters, and high-profile events including the Euroleague Final Four, NBA and NHL games, the European Men’s Basketball Championship, the IHF Handball World Championship, and the MTV Europe Music…
Audio-Technica has appointed Akhil Raphael as Technical Sales Manager for the Middle East region. Raphael brings a decade of extensive audio industry experience to the company. In his new role with Audio-Technica, Raphael will play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s direct presence in the GCC. He will be instrumental in collaborating with key end-users, design consultants, system integrators and rental houses. His expertise will support Audio-Technica’s regional distribution partner, GSL Professional, ensuring that customers across the GCC receive exceptional service and support. Raphael’s background includes a proven track record of success in technical support and both pre and…
Atlona, a Panduit company, is spreading its partnership with commercial AV distributor EET Group throughout continental Europe, bringing Atlona closer to customers in key growth markets. Effective immediately, EET Group will absorb all product distribution responsibilities for France, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, and provide value-added services to the resellers that provide sales and integration services in each country. EET Group will also supplement distribution services throughout Denmark to provide added support in an increasingly busy AV market. EET Group has been Atlona’s exclusive distributor in Norway and the Baltics for more than five years, with Atlona extending its relationship to…
Founded in 1902, Bocconi University is a leading European teaching and research institution with a strong international orientation and an offer encompassing the areas of Economics, Management, Legal Studies, Political Science, and Data and Computer Science. A recent expansion of the university’s facilities encompasses the state-of-the-art Bocconi Sport Center, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, fitness area and the multifunctional Bocconi Sports Arena. Studio Sound Service led the integration of a suitably innovative AV system at the new facilities, in collaboration with Laser Entertainment and VideoGecom. Audio solutions from K-array were key to providing a high-quality PA system that would withstand…
