Expanding its reach into the Middle East, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced GSL Professional as its newest distributor in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as well as Egypt. Dedicated to bringing the best in professional audio, video, lighting, and control solutions, GSL has carved a niche for itself as a leader in distribution and trusted client services throughout the area. Established over 20 years ago, GSL has built a dynamic team of highly experienced professionals to offer comprehensive solutions for recording, broadcast, hospitality, houses of worship, stadiums, and more. The company’s alignment with EAW further cements this dedication,…
Author: Emma Hill
IVM Multieventos, a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry based in the Dominican Republic, has chosen DiGiCo as its preferred brand. As one of the earliest adopters of the Quantum 338, the company has solidified its position as a leading player in the event industry in the Caribbean. Owner, Ivan Abreu, began pursuing his dream of working in the music industry at a very young age, starting as a DJ. Since forming IVM, the company has experienced significant growth, overcoming barriers by organising large-scale events nationwide. Some of the Caribbean’s most renowned artists such, Romeo Santos…
Integrator DNR Laboratories was able to replace over 30 elements of a pre-existing wireless system with just eight RF Venue components. This included: two Diversity Fin Antennas, two Band-Pass Filters, two active In-Line Amplifiers, a 4ZONE antenna combiner, and a DISTRO4 antenna distribution system – to create a flawless RF system for the 1,750-seat cathedral. The wireless microphone system at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the seat of the Archdiocese of Hartford in Hartford, CT, was continuously plagued by dropouts and RF interference, detracting from the solemnity that the structure and its mission called for. “The Archbishop himself would comment…
Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera has launched two new fresnel products – the PlutoFresnel for medium to small spaces and applications and the LeoFresnel. The new products are a cable-free LED alternative to the classic 1K fresnel ideal for scenarios requiring more power and punch. These are the first battery-powered fresnel lighting fixtures developed by Astera, which are supplied as a complete package with barn doors, a full yoke with TVMP adapter for stand mounting, a removable handle, and several other super-useful accessories. While developed in response to more immediate market demand, the R ‘n’ D, especially in relation to…
The Beauty of our Natural World is presented in pristine pixel perfection at Vivid Sydney 2023 with the largest installation of laser projectors ever mounted in the Southern Hemisphere. In a world-first, the astonishing array of over 150 laser projectors deployed throughout the Festival by TDC feature 30 state-of-the-art UDM-4K30 systems from visualisation technology leader, Barco from Belgium. TDC’s fleet of over 150 laser projectors illuminate multiple sites across Vivid Sydney 2023 including projecting onto Australia’s largest museum object. This includes the HMAS Vampire, as well as Customs House, ASN Clocktower and, of course, the Sydney Opera House all displaying…
Alfalite appoints Vitech US as the Master Distributor of the manufacturer in the Rental and Pro AV Integration channels in Latin America. Vitech US will now distribute the Alfalite Litepix LED panels to its partners in the Rental market, as well as the Alfalite ModularPix LED panels to its integrators in the Pro AV market. “We are very happy to have reached this agreement with Vitech US, a distributor with a long history, solvency and prestige in Latin America, representing high-level brands to offer its channel quality solutions and high reliability, which is fully aligned with our philosophy in the…
Smode Tech, known for its real-time compositing and media server platform, SMODE, has announced a new partnership to grow its market presence in the UK. Creative Alchemy, a specialist consultancy working in 3D real-time media server workflows and virtual production, will lead SMODE’s brand awareness, education, and product distribution from London as Smode UK. “SMODE is starting to gain traction in a number of markets in the UK,” said Creative Alchemy director and Smode UK rep Shannon Harvey, spotlighting recent successes in the UK for the SMODE platform. “With companies such as Art Department and Boxcat using SMODE for concert…
When old and outdated amplifiers began to cause frequent errors at South Korea’s Yeouido Full Gospel Church, an upgrade was imperative. Audio specialist and Powersoft distributor, Dasan SR, presented the winning specification, proposing Powersoft’s X Series amplifier platforms to manage the high channel count and the complexity of the church’s sound system. The church claims the country’s largest Pentecostal Christian congregation of over 800,000 members. Dasan SR’s technical manager, Changyu Choi, specified seven of Powersoft’s eight-channel X Series tour-grade amplification systems to drive the powerful PA comprised of EAW KF750 full system three-way cabinets and associated KF755 down fill array…
A new Dynacord sound system at Paisley Abbey in Scotland has allowed the historic church to continue its community service with user-friendly presets that activate appropriate parts of the PA as needed. The previous sound system was dated at 30 years old, and inadequate for the increasing amount of special events held at the church. Local event company Adlib was recommended and installed a sound system solution from Dynacord featuring the MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine for high-level processing and control, and SONICUE Sound System Software for system configuration and customizing user-friendly control for the TPC-1 Touch Panel. Easy system control…
ACT Entertainment, a manufacturer and distributor of music and live performance equipment, will begin offering lighting controllers from Amsterdam-based manufacturer Visual Productions to customers in the United States. This includes the brand’s latest solution, RdmRelay, as well as its Cue Core 3 and Time Core products, which will all be presented at the ACT Entertainment Booth at InfoComm2023 (Booth 3643). “The rationale for joining forces with ACT Entertainment is really a story of synergy: on the one hand, Visual Productions is expanding its distribution network with the ACT organisation, which consists of several U.S. offices and a very strong technical…
