Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) remains scheduled to take place 1-4 June 2021 in Barcelona. ISE Managing Director, Mike Blackman has responded to the announcement by AVIXA that the InfoComm 2021 show is set to take place in Orlando in October 2021 “Dear ISE community, Following today’s announcement that the InfoComm 2021 show will now take place in Orlando in October 2021, we want to confirm that Integrated Systems Europe, remains scheduled to open live and online on 1-4 June 2021 in its new home at the Fira, Barcelona. Whilst we recognise there continue to be challenges ahead, we are in…
Author: James Robertson
AVIXA CEO David Labuskes issued the following letter to the community regarding a postponement of the InfoComm 2021 Show. “Dear InfoComm and AVIXA community, I hope that you are entering the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Although I have truly missed seeing you in person, it has been with great pride that I have watched our industry not only come together, but to lead others through technologies and innovation. It has also been with a sense of accomplishment that AVIXA has been able to take part in connections all over the world such as ISE,…
Good Shepherd Church in Bokjeong-dong, South Korea, has recently scaled up the mixing system in its Glory Hall, adding an Allen & Heath Avantis console, along with a set of ME-1 personal mixers for the praise team. The 600 seat Glory Hall is Good Shepherd Church’s secondary chapel and is mainly used for morning worship. Sunday services are also being held in the hall at present, with capacity reduced to allow worshippers to come together within the country’s social distancing rules. The previous digital console installed in the Glory Hall had begun to show its age and was struggling to…
Countries worldwide welcomed 2021 in many different, creative and COVID-19 secure ways, recognising the highly symbolic temporal roll-over from a year where everyone everywhere has been impacted dramatically by the COVID-19pandemic. Brussels’ Laser Lights – which featured Robe moving lights among others and 12 custom lasers – was designed to be enjoyed from the comfort and safety of people’s homes, uniting everyone in spirit, feeling and determination during these extraordinary and restricted times. Fundamental to the project was that, while being a streamed event, Laser Lights should contain some core human elements relating to real life and not just be in a…
Close to 200,000 flags on the National Mall in Washington D.C. were lit by lighting designer Chris Lisle during the recent Presidential Inauguration, many using LED luminaires from Elation Professional. Field of Flags, an art display representing the people who were unable to attend the event due to the coronavirus pandemic, made for a spectacular sight and powerful message of unity. “It was an honour to be able to kick off this new administration by working on such a notable event,” stated Chris, who was contacted by Austin-based production company C3 Presents in early December about lighting the project. With…
SyncPro has announced that Valens, the inventor and leading developer of HDBaseT technology for the AV market, has expanded its engagement with SyncPro’s CloudOS platform. This partnership will accelerate the integration of HDBaseT AV and IT management by allowing remote deployment and monitoring for any HDBaseT device. SyncPro’s cloud platform enables IT teams and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to remotely configure, monitor and maintain audio-video, unified collaboration and digital signage products. With SyncPro’s CloudOS support, HDBaseT equipment manufacturers can add advanced cloud-based features and remote managed services for their product lines– which has gained importance due to accessibility issues during…
Hit play on Mixtape – a brand new, four-product line of LED lighting effects made to bring the hi-fi to your rig’s light show. Blizzard’s Mixtape Series includes a combination of moving lights, lasers, LED washes, and strobe effects – fixtures designed for your stage – whether that’s a private party, professional installation, garage band gig, or even a wedding. “One goal with Mixtape was to create a solid line of lighting products not only for the current environment, but with core features for use in multiple applications down the road,” stated Lucas Alonso, Product Design Manager at Blizzard. “We…
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Dudley McLaughlin to the position of National Sales Manager and Garrison Parkin to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager effective February 1st. The positions both cover the North American region. The promotions serve as a continued commitment to service and support in the United States and Canadian markets. Dudley has been with Renkus-Heinz since he was hired as Western Regional Sales Manager in 2018. Garrison joined the company in 2019 as Southwestern Territory Sales Manager. “Dudley and Garrison are both important members of the Renkus-Heinz family,” said Harro Heinz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Renkus-Heinz. “And while…
Founded in 1969, the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM) is one of the largest French-language universities in the world, enjoying worldwide recognition for its academic excellence and its innovation in the arts. One of UQAM’s more popular courses of study is its Media School, where students can major in all facets of audio and media production. The school was one of the first in the country to offer courses in multimedia and immersive audio, and has been building a state-of-the-art multichannel facility and research centre, Hexagram, with immersive technology provided by SPAT Revolution from FLUX:: Immersive. Professor Simon-Pierre Gourd…
Integrated Systems Events will go live with its fourth RISE Spotlight on 3 February 2021. As the industry goes through a crucial phase of recovery, this topical session will look to the future of live events in a post-pandemic world. The virtual event, in partnership with The Next Web, is entitled ‘Live Events Experiences, Reimagined’. Whether virtual, in-person or hybrid, audiovisual and emerging tech will be at the heart of creating the next era of live experience. For those who produce or host events, it’s imperative to be aware of what audiences are looking for and what tech is set…
