Author: Emma Hill

Capable of 135dB peak, Martin Audio’s latest announcement, THS, is an extremely powerful point source loudspeaker which combines very high output with extended frequency response. It joins the wider TH series and is ideally suited to medium-scale DJ club applications and installations which call for exceptionally high sound levels from a compact, standalone loudspeaker system. Packing three high-technology drivers into a relatively small trapezoid enclosure, its innovative three-way triaxial configuration delivers enhanced output for its size and gives it the edge over comparable two-way systems in terms of superior mid- and high-frequency performance. Adding a compact Martin Audio SX subwoofer…

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Sound Technology Ltd, UK distributor of Martin Professional, Robert Juliat and Macula Systems, has announced the appointment of Sadie Naylor as Key Account Manager in an expansion of the company’s Professional Lighting Division.Naylor joins from Encore, where she began her career in 2008, gaining knowledge working in various departments before spending the last eight years in product sales and becoming Product Sales Manager. She has gained vast knowledge in most disciplines across the events industry but always favoured the lighting element.Naylor will be responsible for the management of key customer accounts within Sound Technology Ltd’s Lighting Division.“I am super excited…

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APEX CloudPower amplifiers have been installed as part of a complete audio system for the new KGHM Ślęza Arena in Wrocław, Poland. The 11,000m2 multi-purpose sports hall was built on land belonging to the 1st Sports Club Ślęza Wrocław and rivals the best indoor athletics venues in Europe. Facilities include a six-lane 200m running track, an eight-lane 60m track and a six-lane warm-up track. Athletes also enjoy access to dedicated long jump, high jump, and pole-vaulting areas, plus a nationally significant indoor long-throwing facility. The hall space can be divided and used for both athletics and team sports training. Up…

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As a world leader in technological innovation, it’s no surprise that LG Electronics’ North American headquarters presents a futuristic vision of work campuses, complete with reclaimed and expanded green spaces. As well as renewable energy, unique office floor plans and internal- and public-facing installations of the company’s various cutting-edge products. Situated on a 27-acre wooded plot abutting the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, the meticulously designed 350,000 sq ft headquarters building offers staff and visitors a visionary environment that combines sustainable building design with copious LG technologies, including hundreds of commercial displays in various use cases.   According…

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“It’s all about the people,” stated Chris Norwood of Norwood Productions, explaining his people-first management style, and echoing a phrase actively embraced and promoted by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR.  However, good, reliable and flexible kit also helps a business thrive, and Johannesburg-based Norwood Productions has invested in some of Robe’s most compact fixture ranges to further the company’s growth – starting with LED Beam 100s and now also including LEDBeam 150s and LEDBeam 350s, with some Spikies on order.   The Robe purchases – eight of each fixture – are perfect for the current size and scale of the events…

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Vivitek – the visual display brand for all meeting spaces – has announced the D2000 Series of high-impact, high-value portable projectors. Ideally suited to the needs of small and medium-sized meeting rooms, the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z deliver a brilliant image, multiple I/O ports and a long-life light source. This makes them exceptional value for organisations seeking a durable and feature-packed projector that’s light to carry at only 4.8kg, simple to set up and easy for anyone to use. Both the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z feature DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor technologies for optimal black levels and vibrant colourful images, combined…

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Ayrton has chosen PLASA Show 2023 for the official launch of its new IP65-rated Argo 6 fixtures on 5 September 2023. Argo 6 FX will be exhibited on Stand C11 by Ayrton’s exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions, alongside a wealth of other innovative LED products from the Ayrton portfolio.   Products on show will include the incredibly compact effects fixture Zonda 9, the laser-sourced Cobra, the IP65-rated Domino, as well as the multi-function Eurus profile, the ultra-compact Diablo and the thrillingly diverse Huracán Wash, and more. There will also be a preview of Ayrton’s new Rivale Profile, a 450W LED fixture…

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As part of the revitalisation of downtown Mansfield in the south Dallas suburbs, local construction entrepreneur Tony Meehan purchased an abandoned grist mill building from the city that had also served as a local jail. After a full renovation, he created two new businesses: a fine dining restaurant called Meehan’s Chophouse, and Henry’s Cigar Lounge, an adjoining 5,000 sq ft, members-only cigar bar. For the new facility’s technology needs, Meehan hired long-time partner Worth Fire & Security in nearby Arlington for design and installation. “These two businesses share a lot of infrastructure, including things like kitchen and parking,” noted Todd…

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ETC returns to the PLASA Show in September with new seminars, state-of-the-art products and a unique games arcade area featuring the latest in lighting technology for visitors to explore.  This year, visitors to ETC’s stand B29 will get a chance to experience industry-leading technology in a whole new light. The Arcade will feature some of ETC’s newest lighting solutions as a part of a series of interactive games for attendees to enjoy. Visitors are invited to the booth to put their skills to the test in three different games – all whilst playing against the clock and in for a…

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Stand G11 at this year’s PLASA Show, set to take place next month from September 3rd to 5th at Olympia London, will see DiGiCo showcasing its comprehensive range of world-class mixing consoles. This line-up includes the Quantum338, Quantum225, S21, and the latest addition to their collection: the next generation of large format live audio production mixing consoles – the Quantum852. The leading digital solutions manufacturer for live sound, theatre and broadcast also presents the newest KLANG immersive in-ear mixing solutions, which have been favoured by engineers and musicians around the globe. All these solutions will be available for product demonstrations,…

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