Author: Daisy Thorogood

With a coveted Prix Versailles win under its belt, the Muzeum Historii Polski (The Polish History Museum) has succeeded in its goal to grab world attention to present the country’s history.  Serious in its pursuit of visitor engagement and experience, the museum wanted the highest levels of immersive suspension and chose the submission by ESS Audio, Polish distribution partner for TiMaxSpatial, to be the implemented audio integration. Two TiMax SoundHub spatialisation engines were deployed separately across two performance venues to create sophisticated object-based soundscapes rendered by the platform’s exclusive dynamic delay-matrix processing. The Polish History Museum is just one of…

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The Area Four Direct UK (A4IUK) team enjoyed a busy and productive PLASA Show 2024, which returned to the Grand Hall, Olympia, London from 1 to 3 September. This year saw a new immersive stand design constructed from MILOS M520 Quatro truss, incorporating three video walls forming a backdrop of dynamic rolling video content showcasing the Area Four Industries brand portfolio represented in the UK, including – MILOS, LITEC, EXE TECHNOLOGY, XStage, TOMCAT, and JTE. A4IUK said that for them, PLASA London is still the most prominent national expo in the live entertainment, technology, and rigging sector. Located on stand…

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In line with Dhawa Ho Tram Resort’s commitment to excellence and quality, Basao Investment Company Limited teamed up with HARMAN Professional Solutions to enhance the audio experience at the five-star establishment. Together, they developed a tailored audio and video system using cutting-edge equipment from AMX, JBL Professional, and Soundcraft for the hotel’s ballrooms and meeting rooms.  Just two hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City and walking distance from the pristine Ho Tram Beach, Dhawa Ho Tram Resort provides a cosy retreat with intimate spaces perfect for social gatherings and business events. The resort is part of the global…

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Renkus-Heinz has launched OmniBeam, a beam-steering software tool available for free with the latest RHAON II 2.5.0 release. Built on decades of knowledge of steerable technology, OmniBeam streamlines the workflow for beam-steerable loudspeakers, ensuring optimal audio quality with minimal time and effort. OmniBeam delivers optimised audio performance with a press of the ‘Snap to Audience’ button. The algorithm generates custom-tailored coverage precisely aligned to the exact geometry of any space, providing the most consistent front-to-back audio experience possible. “The driving philosophy behind OmniBeam was to give consultants and integrators back their time,” commented Renkus-Heinz CTO Ralph Heinz. “By taking the…

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Brompton Technology announced its new Q-SYS plugin integration, the Brompton Tessera LED Controller Plugin. As part of the Q-SYS Ecosystem, software and hardware manufacturers collaborate with Q-SYS, to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with its cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform. Brompton Technology worked closely with Q-SYS who has fully vetted and endorsed the following plugin integrations with a Q-SYS Certified (developed with Q-SYS and supported by Brompton and Q-SYS) badge. The Brompton Tessera LED Controller Plugin introduces advanced reporting and control features, creating a comprehensive solution for high-specification LED video installations. With simple configuration and setup, this powerful…

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Located in Cookstown, Northern Ireland and supplying NEXO products for over 40 years, Rea Sound is an audio-visual distributor, installer, and design company. Rea Sound helps customers across Northern Ireland and Ireland create better audio-visual experiences in a wide range of venues including churches, most recently the First Broughshane Presbyterian in the large County Antrim village of Broughshane. “The First Broughshane Presbyterian has recently undergone a significant renovation and, as a beautiful, listed building, the traditional aesthetic in the church and halls has been meticulously preserved” reported Rea Sound Director Roger McMullan. “Building on our long-standing relationship with the church,…

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QSC APAC Pte Ltd. is proud to appoint Electrosmith Inc. as a distributor for its Pro Audio product portfolio in South Korea. “We are excited to start our journey with Electrosmith and to expand into the Korean market with QSC being their primary Pro Audio brand,” says Kim Muurholm Jurgensen, Director of Pro Audio Sales APAC, QSC. “The management is very experienced, and the team is growing rapidly due to their success with their existing portfolio. We look forward to collaborating with them to help make QSC a long-term trusted and leading player, leveraging on our global reputation and Electrosmith’s…

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Taipei Medical University, in the Xinyi district of Taiwan, has chosen a HOLOPLOT X1 Matrix Array as the audio solution for its Shuang Ho campus lecture theatre. The medical lecture theatre is 25 meters long with highly reflective surfaces. It is used for a mixture of speeches, ceremonies, and seminars, both on-site and digitally delivered lectures for up to 430 students. The requirement was for students and visitors to have the best possible intelligibility and an uncluttered aesthetic to guarantee a conducive learning environment for biomedical innovation. The delivered solution is a compact left/right system with each hang consisting of…

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The HOF welcomes a new colleague to its sales team; it has gained another experienced industry expert in Milan Ostendorf.  Milan is a trained event technician and has 10 years of experience in the industry. He has worked both in technical sales and as a project manager.  Milan will be working as a technical sales representative in the back office with immediate effect.  www.h-of.de

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Billed as a ‘destination hotel’, Immerso is an elegant, relaxed retreat away from the world’s hubbub but close to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Nestled in the lush valley of a coastal village, Immerso – Ericeira’s first 5-star hotel – is a haven of serenity dedicated to wellness, mindfulness, and the simple pleasures of life in glorious natural surroundings. Since premium audio forms a crucial part of the overall visitor experience, the Immerso team naturally turned to Genelec’s 4000 Series installation loudspeakers. Guests at Immerso can indulge in a range of wellness activities including sunrise and sunset yoga and pilates…

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