Lightware Visual Engineering, AV manufacturer for the professional integrated systems market, has announced the key appointment of Sven Pelters in the critical role of Global Training Manager. Working from his native Germany, Pelters’s first task is to manage the opening of a Training Centre in the country that will provide state-of-the-art training in key strategic areas for the company including equipment demos, operation, and processes. Once successfully up and running, Pelters will then oversee the opening of further Training Centres around the world as Lightware continues to expand its global business. Pelters brings over 15 years of experience at Kramer…
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TASCAM and IK Multimedia have announced a giveaway of the popular TASCAM/IK Multimedia T-RackS PORTA ONE software package from the popular TASCAM Tape Collection. With just a quick and easy registration, any musician can introduce the classic analogue sound of tape from the TASCAM PORTA ONE to their computer recording setup. The promotion runs from 20 July 2023 and concludes 31 August 2023. The TASCAM Tape Collection delivers ultra-accurate plug-in versions of legendary TASCAM and TEAC tape recorders such as the Porta One, A-3340S, 388, and A-6100 MKII, each modelled by the IK Multimedia DSP engineering team. Utilising IK Multimedia’s…
Jetbuilt, leader in AV project sales and management software, has announced Bid Processing. The venture is designed to empower integrators, consultants and end users to manage their project bidding and evaluation process within Jetbuilt. Bid Processing, the latest enhancement in Jetbuilt’s “Bridging the Silos” initiative, was developed with highly-requested features to streamline workflows and foster better communication between integrators, consultants and end users within one easy-to-use and purpose-built platform. Through extensive research with the world’s top global corporate clients, Bid Processing was built to accelerate the current bid evaluation process. Jetbuilt, in partnership with AV User Group, collaborated with end…
Founded in 1982, schoko pro GmbH has developed into one of the largest event technology service providers in Germany in more than 40 years. With its three units (Original Stars: event and media technology incl. streaming & conferencing, Mechanical Artists: stage technology, kinetics and special constructions, Digital Performers: software, media & digital networking), the owner-managed company covers all areas of expertise and proves that technology can be creative and creative ideas work perfectly in technical terms. In search of spotlights that can be used for the most diverse requirements due to its versatility, schoko pro recently opted for products from…
Nanolumens, designer and manufacturer of True Curve dvLED solutions, announced today that Rob Lamb has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 10 July 2023. Rob will be part of Nanolumens Executive Leadership Team, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Ney Corsino. Rob comes to Nanolumens from Hodinkee, Inc, a New York-based e-commerce and media company that specialises in the luxury watch industry, where he also served as CFO. During his tenure with Hodinkee, Rob led the company through the acquisition of Crown & Caliber, established financial processes and controls and partnered with the executive team and key stakeholders…
Long-term OCA Alliance member, Italian professional audio specialists, FBT, has enjoyed a bumper year in 2023, debuting a host of new products debut that highlight the benefits and advantages of the AES70 standard. Having built its INFINITO system management software to leverage the AES70 platform, the FBT OCA portfolio has now expanded to include powered loudspeakers, control software and, new this year, the new MIURA Series of DSP and Dante- enabled power amplifiers. “When we started designing our ‘INFINITO – System Management Suite’, the main challenge was to find a stable, flexible, and easy communication protocol to deploy in our…
Large searchlights have written one of the most glorious pages in the history of professional show lighting. Yet today they are considered unviable since many firms are not open to investing in a technology that often has weight, size, operating cost and maintenance drawbacks. Claypaky’s Skylos aims to quash these uncertainties and comes with a long list of features and performance specs that make it much more than just a simple searchlight. The Skylos is an extremely versatile fixture, which will certainly also be appreciated in the touring sector, where LDs are constantly on the lookout for dense, solid beams…
Neoti, an industry leader and manufacturer of LED video displays, has announced the release of UHD Pro, an ultra-fine pixel pitch product line that is TAA compliant, and with optional features for added security where required. The enhanced proprietary colour features have made this product a potential choice for everything from automotive design studios to art exhibitions. Neoti launched the UHD Pro series at NAB and InfoComm 2023 to great accolades. Clients appreciated having a US-based manufacturer for their LED displays requiring TAA compliance at a level Neoti calls 100% Pure Logic. Additional, more confidential features make UHD Pro the…
d&b audiotechnik, a worldwide provider of professional audio technology and AVLM solutions, has announced the availability of NoizCalc 4.0 software. This is the latest version of its advanced simulation tool designed to accurately predict noise arising from outdoor events equipped with d&b systems. Version 4.0 features a range of enhancements over previous versions, including a new Graphical User Interface and an optimised workflow to ensure an accessible and intuitive user experience. Among the enhancements are greater similarity and alignment with ArrayCalc and the R1 remote control software, so users of those tools will immediately find themselves in a familiar environment,…
Yamaha Corporation has announced the RM-WAP-16, a new 16-channel wireless access point (WAP) which doubles the previously available number of channels from a single unit. Before this, two eight-channel RM-WAP-8 units were required for nine or more channels of Yamaha’s RM-W wireless microphones. With its increased channel count, the RM-WAP-16 offers greater flexibility, saves installation space and required PoE ports, and is more cost-effective for systems where a higher number of wireless channels is required. In addition, with the latest firmware (V2.0), the new low-latency mode of the entire RM series of wired and wireless microphones allows them to be…
