Author: James Robertson

Ever since its release in 2013, Powersoft’s M-Force linear transducer has redefined what was possible in the realm of infra-bass, reaching well below the conventional frequency range. Despite its continued use and relevance at the highest echelons of live and installed sound, the Italian innovator has sought to push its boundaries even further with the introduction of the new and improved M-Force 301P02 and its associated reference designs, which have been created to ensure that everyone from AV professionals to amateur speaker builders will be able to benefit from the company’s powerful technology. “Although the original M-Force has had a…

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NAD Electronics has announced an all-new advanced amplifier targeted squarely at high performance distributed audio systems. The CI 16-60 DSP ($2499 / £1999 / €2749 MSRP) delivers 16 by 60 watts per channel with unique features and will be available in mid-February. The CI 16-60 DSP is a highly versatile, robust amplifier built for the demands of professional installations. Delivering a conservative 60 watts per channel at 8 ohms into all of its 16 channels, each pair of channels is with bridgeable to 140 watts per channel if more power is desired. The hybrid digital amplifier platform delivers stable and…

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As with many events last year, the annual Nuland Verlicht community celebration in the Netherlands had to transition to a virtual format in 2020. However, instead of scaling back,  Lighting Designer Bart Stofmeel instead used this as an opportunity to create a truly awe-inspiring light show in the large and atmospheric church that hosted the recording. Using hundreds of fixtures, including ADJ 7P HEX IP and 32 HEX Panel IP washes and Vizi CMY300 moving heads, he created a stunning backdrop to the evening of performances that was enjoyed by thousands of people from the comfort and safety of their…

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Chauvet Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of ChamSys’ parent company, is now exclusively responsible for selling and servicing the complete line of ChamSys products in the German market. In conjunction with this move, which reflects ChamSys’ commitment to building on its success in Germany, Frank Alofs has been appointed the German Business Development, Training and Support manager. Highly regarded throughout the industry, Alofs brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position. “We’re very excited to be direct in Germany and to welcome Frank to our team,” said Henning Oeker, Operations Manager for Chauvet Germany. In his…

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With its network of studios spanning the world, from the United States to Europe and Asia, Pixomondo (“PXO”) has cemented its global reputation as an industry leading VFX house. The company has worked on award-winning TV productions such as Raised By Wolves, Perry Mason, Westworld, Carnival Row, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Umbrella Academy, as well as co-produced and provided the VFX for Roland Emmerich’s feature film, Midway, and is now working on the filmmaker’s upcoming Moonfall. Other film credits include Wonder Woman, The Fast and the Furious franchise and the December 2020 release of the Gerard Butler starrer, Greenland.…

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Strengthening and expanding its presence in all segments of the country’s education channel, TrilbyTV has appointed Exertis ProAV Australia to serve as its specialist, high value-added distribution partner in Australia, effective immediately, according to Exertis ProAV President & CEO Kevin Kelly. Description automatically generated“TrilbyTV is the only digital signage software designed specifically to meet the needs of the educational channel,” Kelly said today. “TrilbyTV is built by people who understand and work in education. They keep it simple to add and manage content so even the busiest school can have up to date screens. In fact, a system can be…

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HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced its lineup of special sessions and product spotlights for the 2021 NAMM Believe in Music Week, taking place January 18 to 22. Organized by the National Association of Music Merchants, Believe in Music Week will feature a mix of comprehensive programming and educational events at BelieveinMusic.tv, as well as an interactive marketplace to connect buyers and sellers. At the Believe in Music Marketplace, guests can schedule one on one meetings with buyers around the world and interact with industry experts in real-time. The HARMAN virtual booth will provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with…

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Celestion will introduce a number of new products and present sessions at their virtual booth at this year’s winter NAMM show, Believe in Music 2021. The company will be showing a number of new products and holding sessions of interest to everyone from guitar and bass players, to recording and mixing engineers, to live sound professionals and loudspeaker engineering teams. During the virtual show, which will be held January 18-22, 2021 the company will be showing a range of new products, including their SpeakerMix Pro Plug-In, the company’s next-generation professional, studio-grade digital speaker solution which enables users to capture and…

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Technological Innovations Group (TIG), the leading sales agency for collaborative smart spaces and enterprise communication services, is pleased to grow its Crestron Unified Communications division with the appointment of Craig Chester, UC Solutions Architect. On his appointment, Craig commented: “The Solutions Architect position at TIG for Crestron is my dream job! The appointment gives me the chance to do what I love, to work with a fantastic team and with the brilliant range of solutions from Crestron. The need for simple, scalable UC to enable remote working has never been greater than now, as we all battle the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Prolights collaborated with Gruppo Carramusa SRL, a systems integrator in Italy, to light up a government building in Rome, with 12 ArcPod 48Q LED floods. The units were used to wash the façade of the Police Headquarters building (Guardia di Finanza) in the city centre. Several tests were completed before the installation, and the final approval was done by the governmental entity, who chose Prolights’ ArcPods as the best suitable solution: “The customized accessories made by the manufacturer were of key importance to this project,” said Gaetano Carramusa, CEO of the company. He added: “The company’s customer service and dedication…

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