As part of a sympathetic renovation of the historic and much-loved Théâtre d’Aix, operators called in Groupe Elypse to design a sound system that would equip the venue for a varied program of productions. The installation needed to not visually detract from the sumptuous internal decor of a venue with no hanging points for line arrays. “For this project, NEXO proposed to us the ID84 column loudspeaker which impressed us with both its performance and cost. NEXO also has a very complete range of products with good availability and excellent technical support, which is important for an integrator,” reported Bruno…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Situated in the Beaches neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto, History is a 2500-capacity venue run by Live Nation, with a packed programme of events that sees a wide variety of artists and bills that feature multiple acts. These multi-band events present audio challenges all of their own. Often, each band on the bill will bring its own mixing console which requires patching into the venue sound system for each soundcheck and between each set. Technicians are only too aware of the pressure points that this can create, so to meet the demand for a solution to potential disruptions…
Adam Hall Group has further expanded its global sales network by appointing H. ITO & CO.LTD as its exclusive Japanese distributor for its Cameo systems. H. ITO & CO.LTD was founded in Tokyo in 1979– within the past 40 years, the company has built up an extensive network of partners and customers, as well as constantly expanding its range of services. “We are excited about the new distribution partnership with Adam Hall Group,” commented Akihiko Sato, President of H. ITO & CO.LTD. “Cameo’s solutions cover all professional lighting requirements and allow us to offer new, innovative products to the Japanese…
AtlasIED announced a partnership with Leading Technologies to be the exclusive distributor for AtlasIED products and solutions in Italy. Leading Technologies is an Italian AV distributor that serves as a consultant, designer, and system integrator for various commercial and residential installations. Founded in 1978, the company represents audio and video brands, including lighting and LED systems. The company will coordinate sales efforts between AtlasIED’s U.S. headquarters, integrators, and end users in Italy. Leading Technologies will represent AtlasIED’s entire product portfolio, including the Atmosphere digital audio platform for hospitality, retail, and educational facilities. The company will also sell the AtlasIED GLOBALCOM…
Located in Rạch Giá, Vietnam, the Kiên Giang Music Theatre has gained recognition for its commitment to preserving and promoting the revered folk-art form of “cải lương” – a complex artistic genre that blends traditional melodies with various musical instruments. Audiences therefore can expect performances and production values of the utmost artistic quality. When the time came to modernize the sound system at the large theatre, many considerations came into play. Beyond the seamless coverage and sonic finesse required to convey the powerful emotions of the performances, the system also needed to provide ample output capacity for contemporary program material.…
Tempest enclosures have been used to protect Epson projectors at a breath-taking projection mapping installation in Carmel, Indianapolis. EOS: The First Dawn is a permanent installation created by the brilliant minds at Blockhouse Studios, featuring 12 Epson EB-PU2220B 20,000-lumen large venue laser projectors, each safeguarded by a Tempest Cyclone enclosure to ensure they run at peak performance. Mounted on the roof of the James and Tarkington buildings, these powerful projectors tell the theatrical story of Eos, Greek Goddess of the Dawn, superbly presented in a dream-like projection onto the face of the Carter Green Palladium. Speaking on the necessity of…
Riedel Communications announced the establishment of its latest Engineering Hub, the ‘Technology Hub Berlin,’ situated at Checkpoint Charlie. This expansion — complementing existing hubs in Wuppertal, Eisenberg, Vienna, Zurich, Montreal, and Porto — underscores Riedel’s commitment to advancing R&D activities for the broadcast and event industry. Each hub focuses on specific aspects of engineering and innovation, with a strong emphasis on adapting to industry changes, such as the transition to IP-based transport of media signals in the broadcast industry. The Technology Hub Berlin is set to drive the development of forward-looking, cutting-edge audio systems, leveraging the expertise of former employees…
The Leola Village Inn is a chic hotel near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that offers luxury accommodations, spa services, and Italian dining. The Inn recently decided to upgrade the audio system in their wedding venue, to which STRAY Productions specified Allen and Heath’s AHM as the ideal solution. “The client expressed the need for high levels of control at their fingertips, with the simplicity and consistency that comes from a fully integrated, intentionally designed platform,” explained Herb Seureth, Systems Integrator at STRAY Productions. “Naturally, we looked at Allen & Heath’s AHM as an ideal solution. We are always aiming for the right…
Powersoft further expanded its distributor network in the GCC market by welcoming Dutco Tennant as its newest distributor. The appointment of Dutco Tennant will play a significant role in strengthening Powersoft’s presence in the Middle East. The company will join historical Dubai-based distributor, Pro Lab, and Saudi Arabia based aDawliah. Dutco Tennant LLC has built a strong reputation in providing a wide range of products and services, providing audio, video and UCC (unified communications and collaboration) solutions in the GCC region. “We pick and choose our partners carefully after extensive research and Powersoft will play a vital role in our…
d&b audiotechnik announced the launch of En-Bridge, a new software tool for the Soundscape ecosystem. With this new software, d&b streamlines the interoperability between the DS100 signal engine and leading third-party systems. En-Bridge is a standalone software available for Windows and MacOS that provides OSC bridging and third-party protocol translation for remote control of Soundscape parameters on the DS100 signal engine. It allows BlackTrax tracking systems to be used for automatic object positioning on a Soundscape system, including their latest BT-1 system, by translating the BlackTrax RTTrPM protocol into DS100 OSC commands and providing additional mapping functionality. For greater efficiency,…
