d&b group has signed a partnership with EntertainmentLAB, an innovation program for startups in the entertainment industry. By sponsoring the initiative, d&b fosters innovative ways to increase audience interactions in mass-event experiences. d&b sponsored the Immersive Experiences challenge; alongside startups, they workshopped unique ways to incorporate audience interaction.. Andy Hook, Technical Solutions Director at d&b solutions, said: “We see audiences capturing experiences on their mobile devices all of the time now, but what if we could make them more of an active part of the performance through those devices, or personalize the experience for them? With the rise of AR,…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
In a career that began in the mid-90s, Johan Glans’ has excelled as both a stand-up comedian and a television personality and is recognised across the Nordic scene. Earlier this year Glans underwent a 35-date summer tour across Sweden, which was powered by a seamless AV solution from Scenteknik Kalmar, underpinned by Blackmagic Design. All outdoors, the venues were mostly big garden parks or open fields with up to 8000 attendees in the audience per show. Operating under the Unistage Technology Group, Kalmar was responsible for all aspects of the tour’s technical delivery, including audio, lighting, video and stage solutions.…
In the summer of 2023, the Capitole de Toulouse National Opera hosted Mefistofele, an opera adapted from Goethe’s famous tragedy. Video was central to the staging of this opera, with an ambitious projection on a conch shell installed on the Théâtre du Capitole stage. To ensure the distribution of the video creation, the Capitole de Toulouse teams called on various Modulo Pi solutions, including its projection study tools and video-projector auto-calibration module. Pierre-Emmanuel Triffault, Head of Audiovisual at the Capitole de Toulouse Opera, explained: “The main challenge came from the shape of this projection surface. How can we get sufficient…
Eagle AV Rental has invested in Ayrton Perseo S Profile and IntelliPix XT fixtures, both distributed by ACT Entertainment. “We have been wanting to add Ayrton fixtures for a long time. ACT stands behind the Ayrton line and worked with us to make this initial purchase happen,” saidCEO Shaya Adler. Adler says that Eagle AV Rental: “services a lot of corporate events and concert touring and our 48 new Perseo Profiles can accommodate both. We like its IP65 rating for outdoor use and extensive range of gobos and effects.” In addition, a large quantity of versatile IntelliPix XTs are now…
Building on the firm foundations laid by AVANTE Audio’s original Achromic Series of reliable and sonically impressive full-range active loudspeakers, the new Achromic X Series inherits all the positive traits and useful features of the originals, while introducing major additions. Available in three size variants, the series offers a versatile collection of loudspeaker cabinets with advanced built-in DSP and sleek exterior designs. Created for musicians, DJs, bands, houses of worship, audio production companies and rental houses, the Achromic X Series speakers are equally suited to permanent installation as they are to one-off and touring productions. Thanks to the addition of…
INFiLED has hired three experienced people, adding to its growing ProAV team. The North American, fixed install team welcomes Ryan Wilhelm as Regional Sales Director, under the direction of Rick Bortles, Senior VP of Strategy. Along with Ryan, INFiLED has hired two for the operations side of the business – Kayla Fontanilla, and Jason Tennstedt. Kayla has joined the team as their Sales and Marketing Coordinator, and Jason has come aboard as a Senior Field Application Engineer. Bortles stated: “Our North American organisation is growing again. I’m pleased to have Ryan Wilhelm join my team to cover the Southeast territory.…
Powersoft is expanding its global network by welcoming aDawliah Universal Appliances as its newest distributors in the rapidly growing GCC market. The addition of a new local representative will help support the development of the Powersoft brand in the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, aDawliah was established in 1979 with a mission to provide pro audio products and services to its customers who create original audio experiences for their clients. The new distributor is already planning to provide the market with product demos and regular training, with a particular customer focus on presales, design and onsite support while further growing Powersoft’s brand…
Shure has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ab Wavemark. The move adds Wavemark’s software products to Shure’s professional audio portfolio, equipping audio technicians in theater, film, TV, broadcast, and content streaming applications with innovative tools. These tools aim to inspire confidence and minimize guesswork in real–time applications. WAVETOOL is an audio and listening application that provides critical, comprehensive monitoring for audio professionals. Vicky Hill, Front of House Engineer, stated: “What I really like about WAVETOOL is how instant it is to see problems and an overview of the RF system. I enjoyed the SCP function. It means that…
Equipson has introduced new features to its range of Synthea multi-purpose amplifiers, the latest additions to its expanded WORK PRO brand. Specifically designed for AV installations, Synthea amplifiers allow users to explore a universe of sound possibilities thanks to their integrated DSP technology and web control. The versatility of this amplifier range makes it ideally suited to various events/venues. Operating in low impedance (4-16 ohm) and high impedance (70V/100V), the Synthea range offers several different channel and power output options for maximum flexibility. Fully integrated DSP is controlled via TCP/IP, GPIOs and S/PDIF in/out, which means that signals can be…
Thunder City Production Solutions teamed with Elation lighting to bring a transformative lighting experience to the iconic arena, Tampa’s Yuengling Center. When Thunder City Pro took on the challenge of revamping the Yuengling Center’s lighting, they strategically selected Elation Fuze SFX LED Spot FX luminaires and Rayzor 760 wash effect moving heads to take center stage. Justin Stancil, President of Thunder City, highlighted the upgrade: “They’ve gone from a very limited system to a nice center-hung rig of very versatile, dynamic lights.” The Fuze SFX’s versatile capabilities, combining spot, beam, and wash functions, perfectly aligned with the dynamic range of…
