Contemporary art venue, Helm Gallery, resides in Brighton’s cultural centre of North Laine. Within the gallery, an extensive selection of art is complemented by a Void Acoustics system to further entertain patrons. Co-owners Luke Davis and Eden Maseyk appointed Marquee AV to provide a stylish music system which would enhance, but not detract from, the key focus of the space – the art adorning the walls. The sound system also needed to be versatile, helping to create the perfect ambience for day or night time events, including exhibitions and parties. Mark Brown, managing director of Marquee AV, explained: “Void Acoustics…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Genelec USA announced a wave of appointments, promotions and new hires in 2023, as the company continues to develop its strong sales force. First, longtime Genelec USA team member Eric Daubney has been promoted to Digital Content Manager. joined Genelec in 2015 and has been a key member of the team ever since, focusing first on order processing and then taking on U.S. social media management for the brand. He expressed: “I have a great team of people here in the U.S. and overseas and am excited to continue working on engaging content to benefit the company and our customers…
Villa Heftye, a laid-back bistro in the heart of Oslo, underwent renovation that consisted of installing a custom Genelec sound system. Henning Dyngvold, founder of Appletify, the installer of the new Genelec system, began: “The brief was to build an audio system with the best possible sound. The loudspeakers had to look good and complement the design of the restaurant.” The resultant system comprises sixteen Genelec 4020 installation loudspeakers, along with eight of the larger 4030 models, two 4040 models and two AIW26 active in-wall loudspeakers. This was the combination needed to ensure Villa Heftye could accommodate live performances, while…
Taking its inspiration from street market culture, the recently opened Arcade Food Hall at the restored Battersea Power Station has seating for 500 customers within its 24,000 sq ft. The space is multi-functional, hosting a wide variety of events; therefore, premium audio was an absolute essential for Arcade. Integrators HD Pro Audio (part of Marquee Group) were brought on to carry out the audio restoration, designing and installing a suitable system. HD Pro Audio had previously carried out interim work and programming updates on Arcade’s existing Tottenham Court Road venue. The Battersea project followed directly from this work, with a…
In 2023, Elation Professional held a highly unique event for its European distributor network—rELATIONship. Held October 16-18 in the surroundings of the historic Abbey Hotel Rolduc, the Netherlands, the gathering was all about strengthening personal bonds and celebrating the ties that make the family-owned company unique. “rELATIONship was a blast and a huge success!” exclaimed Marc Librecht, Sales & Marketing Director at Elation Europe. “For us, the most important part of doing business is the relationships we have the opportunity to build and the memories we create with some wonderful people.” Moderated by Elation International Sales Manager, Frederik Afif, the…
The International Rugby Experience celebrates the game at an international level, and is located in the very centre of Limerick City, an area known throughout the world as the home of rugby. Within this 7-storey building, there was an absolute requirement for speakers that not only delivered exceptional audio, but also blended seamlessly with the surroundings. The challenge became finding speakers that offered an immersive encounter for visitors, whilst remaining discreet and aesthetically fitting. Jon Hughes, Managing Director, Rockbrook Group, commented: “The 4010A Installation Speakers were the obvious choice for this project. Our confidence in Genelec’s ability to deliver on…
Allen & Heath has launched Avantis Solo, the second member of the Avantis mixer family, condensing the full power of the award-winning mixer platform into a 12-fader, single-screen package. Jack Kenyon, Product Specialist at Allen & Heath, commented on the reception of the Avantis mixer family: “We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from engineers and venues, with the consensus being that the only thing missing was a smaller model that sacrificed none of Avantis’ audio capabilities. Enter Avantis Solo, taking everything that engineers love about Avantis while reducing the footprint by nearly fifty percent.” Based on XCVI, Allen & Heath’s next…
Millikin University’s Decatur Kaeuper Hall, a 167-seat auditorium, now has a white Martin Audio TORUS system, matched to the space’s décor. In fact, it was the hall’s first permanently installed sound system. Designer Graeme Brown from Advanced Audio & Lighting Systems (the company leading the install) commented: “There was no PA in there previously, they had just been using speakers on sticks.” The space was in need of renovation, especially due to the University’s reliance on the space as their primary event-holding location. This included functions ranging from lectures, to individual recitals, opera rehearsals, guest performances, and intimate concerts. Brown’s…
Nanolumens has announced the addition of a 4K version of its Captivate Series. The all-in-one LED-display is designed for effortless installation in meeting spaces, with a focus on creating high-resolution visual experiences, whilst remaining cost-effective. This product series is available in four sizes, ranging from 120 to 180 inches, offering customers the ability to easily fit the display to their specific environment. Kurt DeYoung, CRO at Nanolumens confirmed: “This series eliminates the need for additional components, easing design and installation costs typically associated with dvLED displays.” This is an effect of the series’ efficient all-in-one turnkey solution. A key feature…
Established by Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group’s Content Development Department, CDD Virtual Studio has been pioneering new content production methods for Tencent Games. The Virtual Studio is equipped with CDD’s self-developed VP and XR dual-system automatic switching capability, which allows for rapid system switching within one minute. This means the facility is able to meet the high-end VP and XR system shooting requirements for large-scale productions in film and television. The studio utilises Brompton Technology LED video processing and AOTO LED screen as part of its cutting-edge technical setup. CDD virtual production technical manager, Nornor Chen, notes that since the studio’s…
