Author: James Robertson

Excitement was in the air at Grace Bible Church on July 10, 2018 when the building committee presented their first official rendering of the house of worship’s new 45,000 square foot Creekside campus. For years, the dynamic church had been looking to build a new facility to house its growing congregation in this area just to the southeast of the city. Now, here it was before them, beautifully laid out in the architect’s rendition. If all went well, the congregation could expect to worship in their new building “by spring 2020.” But, as it has with so many other things…

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BrightSign has announced that it has expanded its list of available CMS partners in BSN.cloud Control Cloud to include Embed Signage. BSN.cloud Control Cloud is a free subscription included with every BrightSign player running BrightSign OS 8. It delivers cloud connectivity for real-time player control from anywhere, as well as simple setup and provisioning features with a quick drop-down choice of CMS, where users can now find Embed Signage listed as one of the available CMS options. “BrightSign is committed to giving end-customers a choice when it comes to content management software, and BSN.cloudControl Cloud gives customers easier-than-ever access to…

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India’s pro audio community can now access Prism Sound’s range of converters and audio interfaces through Trimac Products Private, an audio company with offices in Dehli, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. With over 400 channel partners and representation for more than 20 pro audio brands, Trimac is ideally placed to bring the benefits of Prism Sound technology to the Indian market. Pankaj Kumar, Trimac Chief Operating Officer, said: “Prism Sound’s products complement the products we already distribute and are a valuable and marketable addition to our roster. We are delighted to be able to offer this high-end solution to our customers,…

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Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2020 (PLSG), gathered a total of 41,556 visitors and 677 exhibitors for its 18th edition at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Concluding on 24 August, the event was the first major industry trade fair of its kind to return in China following the COVID-19 outbreak, providing an effective and high quality business platform for professionals in the entertainment, media and AV industry to reconnect, rebuild and network. Speaking at the conclusion of the fair, Ms Judy Cheung, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd remarked: “In light of the ongoing global pandemic, we…

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When Covid-19 hotspots began to stress the health care systems and testing capabilities of several U.S. states, pop-up testing sites became a crucial weapon in the fight against the virus. The success of these temporary testing facilities relies on many factors, but, according to New York-based Dynamic Productions, they all share one crucial need: a reliable, consistent internet connection to enable necessary communications including appointment booking, order processing, insurance verification, credit card payments, IP phones, WiFi and patient surveys. As a wave of event cancellations cascaded across the world in March and April, Dynamic Productions realised its vast expertise and knowledge…

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Technological Innovations Group (TIG), the premium AV sales agency in EMEA offering integrated automation, control and UC solutions for smart spaces, has appointed Marc Torne as its new Business Development Manager for Spain and Portugal. Marc will be the main interface for consultants and end-users in the region, to advise on Crestron’s solutions. He will work hard to nurture TIG’s successful relationships in Iberia to ensure customers’ needs are met. He will also be responsible for developing a strategic action plan that supports new business leads for TIG. On Marc’s appointment, Alain Solomon, Regional Director for South-West Europe, says: “Marc…

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Distec, the specialist provider of industrial, medical and digital signage technology solutions, has entered into a new partnership with Vestel Visual Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of professional display solutions. The new partnership introduces a complete end-to-end solution to Distec’s digital signage offering and has opened up a new distribution channel for Vestel. Distec provides a range of interactive digital signage solutions, including commercial-grade touchscreen monitors and computers, Point of Sale Systems (POS), digital signage players, interactive indoor and outdoor kiosks, and digital signage software. This new partnership adds non-touch large format displays to Distec’s portfolio, and it can now…

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Taking place on a purpose-built site on the beach next to Brighton Pier, The Warren Outdoor Season opened earlier this month, offering a range of live comedy, theatre, cabaret and family shows. Having supported the Brighton Fringe at The Warren for over five years, White Light was called upon to supply the lighting, rigging and power equipment for this brand-new season, which is one of the first to open following the outbreak of Covid-19. The Warren is a pop-up, multi-purpose site which consists of four venue spaces and four bar areas. Annually, it hosts the Brighton Fringe which is one…

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Audio-Technica has released two limited-edition iterations of the acclaimed AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone featuring a reflective silver finish: the AT2020V (XLR model) and the AT2020USB+V (USB model). The striking silver finish reflects the creative force of its user, making these mics ideal for YouTubers, livestreamers and other content creators. These rugged side-address condensers are equipped with low-mass diaphragms custom- engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. The mics’ cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source. All models in the AT2020 mic line – the price/performance standard in…

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Each Wednesday from 9 to 30 September 2020, a line-up of the West End’s most well-loved singers will perform alongside some of theatre’s top musicians in West End Unplugged (live from L-Acoustics Creations), a series of four, 45-minute charity concerts.   COVID-19 has dealt a devastating blow to the theatre community across the U.K., with shows closed across the West End and around the country since March, and for the foreseeable future leaving all those involved with little or no income. This series of shows been produced to help raise funds for three charities that help the most in need…

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