Located in the central part of Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, Shibata Civic Cultural Center was opened in 1980. Designed by architect Shozo Uchii, it has various facilities based on culture and art, including a large, 916-capacity hall, a practice room and conference room. This Spring, the hall’s sound system was renovated, and Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM), which recently won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, was the system of choice. Mr. Ikeura from Niigata Shomei Giken, the electrical contracting company who undertook the management of the contract, explained the rationale. “We have been taking care of Shibata…
Author: James Robertson
Combining groundbreaking cloud-based remote control with the sonic superiority of GlidePath architecture, the celebrated CloudPower series of amplifiers from Apex are set to arrive in the UK and Ireland with the appointment of FBT Audio (UK) Ltd as the range’s exclusive distributor. Effective June 1st 2021, the agreement comes as FBT Audio (UK) Ltd continues to experience rapid growth in its commercial audio division – a trend that has continued over recent years despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since their official launch towards the end of 2020, Apex CloudPower amplifiers have been hailed for their highly innovative approach…
The Penthouse Club – Tampa is a combination gentlemen’s club and world-class steakhouse that caters to upper echelon clients with two full bars and is staffed with Tampa’s ‘most beautiful entertainers.’ As part of an extensive facility renovation that includes lighting and video, a new sound system was recently deployed. To ensure the most impactful sound possible, the decision was made to use loudspeakers drawn from the Quantum, E11even Sound, and Artec series catalogs of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio. idesign Productions, a full service lighting, video and audio design / build firm headquartered in Miami that services upscale establishments such…
DPA Microphones has appointed Søren Høgsberg as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As a former executive with many of Denmark’s leading corporations, Høgsberg will call on his global experiences to lead DPA in strengthening the coordination of its sales and marketing initiatives. “In an effort to further increase DPA’s impact in the global market, it has been our recent goal to bring sales and marketing together under one functional, joint management team,” said DPA Microphones CEO, Kalle Hvidt Nielsen. “In recognition of these continued efforts, I am incredibly excited to introduce Søren Høgsberg as the newest member of the…
LightShark, Equipson’s range of multiprotocol control products for the entertainment industry, are being given their own brand identity to reflect their growing popularity and the impact they are making on the entertaiment industry Since launching in 2017, LightShark has changed the lighting landscape by delivering intermediate level products that are not limited by their features. With LightShark, hardware and software control of up to eight DMX universes and 4,000+ DMX channels is completely integrated via smartphones and tablets, while full compatibility with other manufacturer’s equipment is assured because the products work with industry-standard DMX and Artnet lighting protocols, as well as…
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) has been equipped with an AV Stumpfl PIXERA mini Quad server and three Fullwhite screens to add a new dimension to its newly renovated Pioneer Zephyr exhibition. The exhibition, which has been part of MSI’s collection since 1960, invites guests to marvel at the 60m diesel passenger train that reinvented travel and design, telling its formidable story through a combination of media. Sporting a streamlined stainless-steel body and a cutting-edge diesel-electric engine, the Zephyr revolutionised the look of rail travel, while reducing fuel and maintenance costs. Although the public were shocked at first,…
After a few years of congregation growth, St. George’s Episcopal Church needed an expanded worship space in addition to an indoor play area for their preschool. The church decided to combine the projects and build one multi-purpose space for sports, concerts, community events, and worship. The church has a modern rock praise band that performs to the side of the stage directly underneath the main loudspeakers. This has the potential for feedback and low frequency buildup which can interfere with speech intelligibility and clarity of music. Solution St. George’s new multi purpose room was fully acoustically treated with a combination…
Riedel Communications has announced that the landmark Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris has adopted a full suite of Riedel’s award-winning communications and video signal routing solutions. Riedel’s Artist digital matrix intercom, SmartPanel user interface, Bolero wireless intercom, and MediorNet real-time network ensure crystal-clear, flexible, and reliable crew communications and effortless video distribution during Théâtre du Châtelet performances. Located in the 1st Arrondissement on the banks of the Seine, the Théâtre du Châtelet was built on the site of a small fortress and opened in 1862. In its current configuration, the auditorium seats 2,038 people and plays host to a broad…
Polski Teatr Tańca, or Polish Dance Theatre, is an interdisciplinary dance company formed in 1973. While the company owns a rehearsal studio in Poznań in western Poland, it has never had its own performance space – until now. The curtain is about to go up on a brand new theatre in the historic centre of Poznań, complete with a carefully designed KV2 Audio sound system. From the outside, the building looks like any one of the imposing 19th century edifices in the old town centre. Now fully renovated, whilst the exterior blends perfectly with the rest of the city’s architecture,…
Headquartered in Noventa di Piave, near Venice, Prase has been operating since 1993. For 28 years, the company has provided its renowned services to the Italian audio market, including its acoustic treated live room, 90-seat auditorium, research and development department and service laboratories. “The Prase brothers have known the Lastrucci family from the very beginning,” said Prase Sales Director, Alberto Prase. “It’s a great pleasure for us that the time has arrived for a business collaboration.” With Prase’s roots being within the audio technology world, providing a variety of speakers, mixing consoles and networking systems, Powersoft’s renowned product portfolio fits…
