Em-Tec, Funktion-One’s exclusive distributor for the GCC, is expanding into the Indian market. Headquartered in Dubai and led by audio industry veteran Andy Williams, Em-Tec is joining forces with Audio & Beyond (an EMIL company) to deliver Funktion-One systems to one of the world’s fastest growing markets. This expansion builds on Em-Tec’s successful project history in India, which already includes prestigious venues such as Big Bull (Hyderabad), The Nines (Mumbai), Four Seasons (Mumbai), and Epitome (Pune). The move formalises the company’s presence in the region and lays the foundation for growth, with a goal of establishing showcase Funktion-One venues across…
Author: James Robertson
Prolight + Sound will return in 2026 with a refined concept, a streamlined three-day format and a sharpened focus on the European market. Following a comprehensive survey of exhibitors, Prolight + Sound 2026 will take place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 March. The streamlined duration was also endorsed by the show’s advisory board, which comprises industry experts and representatives of renowned companies and professional associations. As a key driving force, this body plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the event. The goal of the new three-day format is to deliver a more focused and high-quality trade…
Oakland’s historic Fox Theater has installed a Meyer Sound system built around PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeakers and 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements. The system replaces a Meyer Sound LYON-based rig that had served the venue since 2016. The upgrade was driven by Another Planet Entertainment (APE), which operates the Fox Theater as part of a portfolio of high-profile venues and festivals across the West Coast. The decision to move to PANTHER was guided by both evolving production requirements and an ongoing commitment to delivering world-class sound in the 2,800-capacity venue. “We’ve always taken pride in the Fox being a…
ETC has released the new RigPOV camera accessory option, compatible with multiple automated luminaires from ETC. The RigPOV camera attaches directly to a fixture, streaming live video from the rig to Eos v3.3 and other third-party control solutions. Automated Lighting Product Manager Matt Stoner said: “With RigPOV, users get a new point of view from their rig. This view of the stage helps inform the design process, while reducing the need to operate heavy machinery in the rafters or constantly run up and down stairs to see the stage from the balcony.” RigPOV uses NDI technology for reliable video streaming…
Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation has announced the EQ3 Series of entry-level flat panel 4K displays, available in six sizes from 43” to 86”, providing a cost-effective, reliable, and easy-to-install solution for a variety of environments such as corporate meeting rooms and classrooms. Each display features a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels – four times higher than FHD displays – and brightness of 500 cd/m², delivering excellent visibility and clarity, even in bright environments. The EQ3 Series uses an ADS wide-view panel[1], coated with a high haze treatment. This reduces glare in bright environments, delivering accurate and vivid…
The terrace stage at Budapest’s iconic A38 has had an audio refresh with HK Audio. The 300-person performance space which focuses on electronic music is now covered by a CONTOUR X solution, supplied by local partner, Eurhythmics. Permanently moored on the banks of the Danube, A38 is a unique venue. The ship itself is a former stone carrying barge that has been completely gutted and reimagined by a team of architects, ship engineers, acoustic designers and electricians into a three-stage live performance venue. Over more than two decades since its renovation, A38 has hosted countless performances from international artists in…
TiMax Spatial Studios, based in London’s Tileyard, is the new HQ and studio space for TiMax. As the company celebrates the opening of its audio hub, TiMax can also announce its collaboration with Sonosphere. Together the two companies will provide a flexible, multi-purpose, immersive audio London hub to demonstrate, educate, promote and deliver immersive audio systems, workflow and content. The state-of-the-art suite offers a 26.4.6 TiMax mixing studio, featuring TiMax SoundHub and its powerful spatial audio and show control capabilities. TiMax Tracker D4 is installed with an eight-sensor system, and the studio also offers opportunities to work with TiMax panLab,…
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in El Paso has installed an Elation lighting system for its new outdoor stage. A cornerstone of the community’s live entertainment scene, the venue now features a 100% Elation lighting system designed to meet the demands of high-profile touring acts and large audiences. Owned and operated by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua Indians), Speaking Rock is renowned for offering free live music performances, even for big-name artists like Cypress Hill, Incubus, and Rieleros del Norte, where crowds exceeded 20,000. With a commitment to community access and premier performances, Speaking Rock is a cultural hub for…
The Kujawsko-Pomorski Music Theatre in Toruń, Poland has reimagined Jesus Christ Superstar by moving it into an unconventional space, the Od Nowa music club, and staging it as the country’s first-ever silent disco musical. At the heart of the production was KLANG and DiGiCo’s Quantum 225 Pulse. Together they formed the backbone of an immersive sound experience that gave audiences a brand-new experience and musicians complete control over their monitoring environment. The decision to stage the performance in a club stemmed from the creative choice to immerse audiences in a promenade performance, aimed at delivering complete immersion in the story.…
Cpunt (CPoint), a multi-purpose venue with several performance spaces in Hoofddorp right at the heart of Haarlemmermeer in the Netherlands, has recently upgraded with a selection of Robe fixtures. Complete with two concert halls, a theatre, a flexible studio space and a library, it buzzes with a lively entertainment programme including theatre, music, art and various related workshops. Lighting for the main of the two ‘popodium’ music spaces has recently been upgraded, presenting an opportunity to get new moving lights onboard, which saw the addition of more Robe fixtures, a popular combination of 8 LEDBeam 350s, 18 PAINTES and 8…
