An iconic watch tower that overlooks China’s second-longest river – the Yellow River – is magnificently lit by Christie laser projectors for a visually stunning light show aimed at promoting Yellow River culture and boosting the local cultural tourism industry. Located in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, the 90-metre-high Yellow River Tower is the centrepiece of a night-time extravaganza titled “The Great Lanzhou”, which made its official debut on September 29 ahead of China’s 71st National Day celebrations. The outdoor show features state-of-the-art 3D projection mapping, stage lighting, lasers, atmospheric effects and live performances to tell the story of the…
Author: James Robertson
Now into its third year, Nights of the Jack is a unique Halloween experience which sees the historic King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica mountains of Los Angeles filled with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Arranged into incredible themed displays, the pumpkins are further enhanced by colourful background lighting from ADJ IP65-rated LED wash fixtures as well as smoke and bubble effects from ADJ atmospheric generators. Named after King C. Gillette, founder of the Gillette razor brand, who owned and developed the land in the 1920s, the King Gillette Ranch is a 588-acre site in the Calabasas region of Los…
Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions, DuraPlex boasts Shure’s first IP57 certification rating, keeping dirt, dust, water, and perspiration from upstaging the audio. The form factor features the cable durability of TwinPlex – Shure’s premium line of lavalier and headset microphones. DuraPlex was developed with input from esteemed audio professionals and supports the diverse needs of film and television, theatre, broadcast, and corporate presentations. DuraPlex consists of the DL4 Omnidirectional Waterproof Lavalier Microphone and the DH5 Omnidirectional Waterproof Headset Microphone. Complementing Shure’s expansive portfolio of mid- and high-tier wireless systems, the IP57 rating and cable durability of DuraPlex offers…
Combo’s modern approach to hostelling has materialised into an ambitious architectural and urban redevelopment project that has already opened its doors in Venice, Milan and Turin and is scheduled to extend to other Italian cities very soon. Here, travelers are greeted by airy common spaces, a trendy bar and eatery, and relaxed workspaces with free wi-fi, as well as several dedicated event, exposition and meeting spaces. There is also music throughout most of the common areas, thanks to a Genelec sound system. This is Combo, a meeting point for contemporary globetrotters, or indeed anyone that just fancies dropping in. Far…
FUTURE Designs, the UK’s most innovative lighting manufacturer, introduces FUZONE500, a unique lighting solution that harnesses all the anti-viral and anti-bacterial elimination qualities of ultraviolet light without any of the harmful effects to humans or physical surfaces. With over 38 million confirmed cases worldwide and over 600,000 in the UK alone (1), Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the way we live and interact with our surroundings. Cases are increasing at an astronomical rate and finding effective solutions to control its spread has become paramount. FUZONE500 uses the natural properties of Ozone (O3) to eliminate up to 99.99% of…
HOLOPLOT has brought on board a renowned industry expert with Miguel Hadelich. As the new Head of US Operations, Miguel will be responsible for the US expansion plans of the Berlin-based deep tech company with immediate effect. His task is to expand sales and operations as well as to expedite business development in the USA. Miguel, who holds a degree in business administration, brings more than 17 years of experience in sales and business development from his previous engagements with renowned Pro Audio companies such as d&b audiotechnik, Dolby Laboratories, the TC Group, and the MUSIC Group. Miguel said: “I…
The JBL IRX115S powered subwoofer, the newest member of the JBL IRX Series, draws from JBL’s top professional touring technologies to deliver superior sound without the guesswork, thanks to its custom driver and amplifier designs; tuned, ported enclosure; and built-in crossover and polarity settings. It all adds up to an impressive 128 dB of deep, powerful low-frequency coverage in a rugged, compact cabinet weighing just 65.3 pounds. “With our IRX Series, we’ve drawn from 70 years of JBL innovation to design a portable P.A. that’s lightweight, powerful and doesn’t take a lot of work to sound great,” said Craig Lambrecht,…
Visix, Inc. has released version 1.38 of its AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This latest update includes a new template designer in the browser-based CMS, as well as an HTML5 message playlist viewer that’s designed to help communicators better reach remote employees, students and staff. “A lot of folks are working or studying from home right now. But organizations still need to communicate with them,” said Sean Matthews, president and CEO of Visix. “Our new playlist viewer is just the first step in our plan to address remote communications. Instead of our clients having to recreate communications across different…
Over the summer, Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) renovated the Student Recording Studio at its campus in Pasadena, California and installed a new 32-channel Solid State Logic ORIGIN analog in-line mixing console, completing the project in time for the Fall 2020 semester. Once classes resume, the studio will be used by faculty member Andrew “Mudrock” Murdock, known for his work with Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold and others, to teach students the fundamentals of audio engineering and production. “At first, I was thinking we should buy something used,” said Murdock, who has been teaching LACM classes since 2011. “But Andre Knecht,…
Following the sudden death of its legendary landlord Louis Hayle – more commonly known as Dutty Ken – the future of iconic reggae venue, the Star & Garter in Montpelier, Bristol, was cast into uncertainty. The pub had already been saved from the hands of the tax man a few short years ago thanks to a vociferous crowdfunding campaign, and in the months after Dutty Ken’s death, fears surfaced that it would be sold and converted into flats. This threat, which could be seen as indicative of a wider phenomenon that has swallowed a number of the UK’s most well-loved…
