Magewell has introduced two new models in its growing Ultra Encode family of advanced live media encoders. The two encoders are ideal for applications ranging from live streaming and remote contribution to IP-based production and distribution. The new products, the compact Ultra Encode HDMI Plus and Ultra Encode SDI Plus, combine exceptional encoding and delivery flexibility with simultaneous multi-protocol streaming, file-based recording, NDI HX3 support, 4K encoding at 30 frames per second, Power over Ethernet support, and advanced features for live production. “While our core Ultra Encode models and flagship Ultra Encode AIO continue to be immensely popular, some customers…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Prosound announced the appointment of Leletu Manzini in the role of Technical Sales. Manzini is permanently based at Prosound’s Cape Town office at The Waterfront, Western Cape. Manzini established himself as an audiovisual professional throughout his career, having progressed from the sales floor at a music store to representing some of South Africa’s top equipment distribution companies. According to Justin Acres, the Director of Prosound, the company experienced substantial growth in demand from the Cape Town market in 2022-23. Consequently, their base was established close to Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to ensure that clients in the region receive the level…
Clair Global announced Cohesion’s transformation from a loudspeaker series into a fully supported product development and manufacturing organisation. Cohesion was originally launched as a private brand available exclusively through Clair’s rental division, but based on market demand, Cohesion is now also available to exclusive installations worldwide. “We are investing in the people, product development, and resources needed to support this venture,” said Troy Clair, President and CEO of the Clair Global Group. “We see this as an opportunity to build comprehensive, connected solutions.” Designed and assembled at its headquarters in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Cohesion is prioritizing workflow optimization and a broadened…
San Diego Event Professionals has been working with Point Loma Nazarene University since 2017 to help create events on their campus. Recently, SD Event Pros decided to upgrade its outdated communication solutions to a variety of Pliant Technologies products, based on the CrewCom 900MHz wireless intercom system. Since this upgrade, the company has been relying on its new intercom system for various events at the University. SD Event Pros officially deployed the system for the first time for a Point Loma University concert. The intercom configuration consisted of the CCU-44 Control Unit, a CrewCom 8-Port Copper Hub, and two CrewCom…
Each evening, visitor attraction Xcaret hosts a theatrical production titled Xcaret México Espectacular, a two-hour presentation filled with drama, song, and dance. The park’s venue for this presentation is the spectacular Gran Tlachco Theatre, which has undergone renovation to replace its outdated projector systems with 500 units of AV41P panels from ADJ. Because of the 360-degree seating in the theatre, a system was devised featuring four separate screens, arranged as a cube, which allows audience members to view the video content from all sides of the arena. While the integration of video into the show was a success, the use…
LPM Restaurant & Bar, an upscale French and Mediterranean restaurant, in the heart of Mayfair, London, recently upgraded its audio system to 1 SOUND. Leonardo Dani, 1-Sound Sales Executive, approached Middlesex Sound & Lighting Limited (MSL) looking for a UK installation partner to work on this project – the first 1 SOUND installation in the UK. 1 SOUND had previously been installed in LPM’s Miami answering to their want for an upgraded premium audio system. The challenge for the London location was to create evenly distributed audio in the main dining area which is an unusually triangular shape. As a…
The IP65-rated Rivale Profile is the newest fixture in Ayrton’s Classical IP65 3 Series, and the first ultra-equipped luminaire in its brand new ‘ULTIMATE’ series. All ULTIMATE models are perfectly homothetic, sharing common features and delivering previously unimaginable weight-to-output ratios. Developed for mixed use indoors and outdoors, and in all conditions, Rivale Profile, with its unique visual signature, is unparalleled on the market. Weight determines performance, and Rivale Profile weighs only 28kg, yet is capable of outstanding performance unprecedented for a product in this category. With continuous rotation of the pan and tilt movement, Rivale Profile allows you more creativity…
The Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen has undergone a technical upgrade, investing in 80 new Robe FORTE luminaires in a package featuring 32 x FORTE Profiles, 34 x FORTE Fresnels, 4 FORTE FollowSpots, and 10 x iFORTE (IP-rated) moving lights. The drive was to source something more efficient and in line with the contemporary production values of sustainability and high quality. Chief LX Sune Schou and his team started looking and exhaustively testing all the options to find a good, bright, profile/spot fixture. The new lights had to be an LED source, however, the most important reason for selecting FORTE…
British manufacturer of professional audio solutions, EM Acoustics, held a week-long demo event at their factory. The event, which took place in late October 2023, focussed on the launch of EM’s new R5 loudspeaker and was also a celebration of the brand’s 21st anniversary. “The launch of the latest addition to our Reference Series was a catalyst for organising the event, and we’re incredibly pleased with the number of visitors we’ve welcomed,” explained Mike Wheeler, Operations Director at EM Acoustics. Each day of the event was split into morning and afternoon sessions, with attendees invited to enjoy a full demonstration,…
Argo Visual is a long-time user of Brompton Technology LED processing. The rental company’s trusted equipment combination is industry ‘gold standard’ Tessera SX40 4K LED processors powering its AOTO LED video wall, delivering unparalleled image quality and stability that is required for the company’s high-profile clients. “Many of the projects we work on are seen on the world stage, so it’s vital that we provide the highest quality equipment,” said Alvin Antono, Argo Visual’s Owner. A prime example of their excellent projects was the G20 Presidency Gala Dinner and the Digital Transformation Expo (DTE), one of the side events of…
