12Stone Church (“12Stone”) is a multi-site church with eight locations spread across the counties of Gwinnett, Hall, and Barrow, GA. 12Stone was founded by Senior Pastor Kevin Myers and has been serving the community for the past 33 years. In addition to their onsite ministry, 12Stone reaches over 20,000 people through their digital ministry. The church has been using a variety of Royer microphones for over 10 years—first for studio and live event production miking and, most recently, for streaming services production to better reach their congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Russell Allen, Worship Development Pastor/Music Director and Audio Director…
Author: James Robertson
Social distancing protocol has kept many of Volvo Van Kasteren’s customers from visiting the dealership’s new showroom on Grembergen Stone Road; but those who were fortunate to attended the facility’s grand opening celebration, held just weeks before the lockdown went into effect, still have vivid images of a memorable evening. Taking place in mid-February, the two-day event, which introduced Volvo Personalized Service (VPS) concept to its market, dazzled with its lavish buffet, exciting entertainment and impressive display of the latest hybrid and electric vehicles, such as the XC40 and XC90, set against the background of a sleek glass and metal…
The Vienna Volksoper, or People’s Opera, is Europe’s leading operetta house and Vienna’s largest theatre for opera, musicals, classical concerts and ballet. Indeed, Vienna Volksoper offers one of the most diverse musical programs in the country, ranging from Carmen to Kiss Me Kate, and Coppelia to Cabaret, as well as productions for schools, lots of local German operetta performances and much more besides. The venue is also the first in Vienna to open its doors to the public after the summer break, but more importantly in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, with a performance of Strauss’s Die Fledermaus on…
IP audio innovator Barix has unveiled the new Annuncicom PS Touch, the company’s newest universal desktop master station for IP intercom, paging, and VoIP applications. The successor to the venerable Annuncicom PS16, the Annuncicom PS Touch is ideal for use in new IP-basedcommunications systems or as a drop-in replacement for the PS16 in existing installations of Barix’s popular Simple Paging and IC Paging solutions. The Annuncicom PS Touch builds on the proven functionality of the PS16 with new enhancements including a 10.1” touchscreen interface for zone selection; an interchangeable, professional, XLR-connected gooseneck microphone; and powering via PoE (Power over Ethernet)…
Iconic Czech brand Škoda world premiered its new ENYAQ iV all-electric SUV in the main hall of the O2 Universum event and conference complex in Prague. The event generated a huge buzz of excitement, not just because of this landmark vehicle, but also as one of the first properly ‘live’ events delivered safely in a post COVID-19 world! Meeting all the COVID compliance rules, this jaw-dropping 35-minute show – which was also streamed – highlighted once again the talent, creativity and solutions based ‘can-do’ mentality of the live events and entertainment industry sector … presenting action, information and drama with…
Once again Analog Way has combined forces with SNA Displays, one of their top high-end displays partners, to drive a new LED spectacular in midtown Manhattan. SNA Displays provided the rooftop digital billboard on the corner of 8th Avenue and West 42nd Street at 661 8th Avenue. The 64’7” by 84’ billboard is driven by an Analog Way Aquilon C processor. SNA Displays and Analog Way previously worked together on several projects, including the highest-resolution LED screen in the history of Times Square: the massive wrap-around display at 701 7th Avenue (20 Times Square). The new 8th Avenue spectacular features…
Christie has announced the launch of the Christie Mirage SST RGB pure laser projector with a 50,000-lumen light source. With the same small and flexible form factor of the original 35,000 lumen Mirage SST, the new 50,000 lumen model cranks up the brightness for spectacular visual experiences. The Mirage SST features a fibre-coupled, ultra-compact projection head weighing just under 51 kilograms and a remote light source that can be located up to 50 meters away from the head. It is engineered specifically for complex applications that require a high-brightness projector with incredible image fidelity, but that are tight on space…
Bose Professional has announced its much anticipated Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC are now shipping in the U.S. and Latin America, and will also be available in Asia and Europe in September and October respectively. Certified for Microsoft Teams and compatible with both Zoom and Google Meet, the NCH 700 UC equip users for better collaboration in the workplace and beyond, whether in the office or remote and everywhere in between. The NCH 700 UC feature an adaptive eight-microphone proprietary system — with four of the mics dedicated to isolating the user’s voice, so they sound natural and clear —…
At the end of 2019, footwear giant Crocs made the decision to move its warehouse to a brand-new distribution centre in Dayton, Ohio. At the time, the company had no idea just how its operations would be challenged in the months ahead, or how important the safety and operation of the distribution centre would become as an essential facility. Fast forward to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted every corner of the globe, Crocs took the necessarily steps to install an overhead paging system in its new distribution centre to ensure it was set up for business as usual…
LG Business Solutions USA has introduced two new affordable series of 4K UHD digital signage displays, lowering the entry barrier for 4K UHD commercial communications in stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools, transit centres, hotels, stadiums and offices. Both the UL3G and US340C series are designed to display 4K picture quality with vivid colours and fine details, carry LG’s three-year limited commercial display warranty and are available immediately in a dozen models ranging from 43 to 86 inches (measured diagonally). “It’s never been more important for businesses of all sizes to ensure their customer-facing and internal office display networks deliver information and…
