Astera has welcomed four new distributors in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden reflecting the dynamics, diversity, and potential of these four key Nordic nations. In Denmark, Astera will be represented by Light Partner, Finland it is Oy Lafoy, in Norway Prostage takes up the Astera portfolio and in Sweden, Bellalite takes on the distribution. The move enables customers in each country to deal directly with a trusted and well-respected local distributor, all of which have been chosen for their reach into both live show and events plus film and TV markets, in addition to its after-sales service and support infrastructures.…
Author: James Robertson
AMAC group has been appointed to represent GSARC the leader in architectural lighting solutions in the GCC. “A new and exciting step for AMAC is underway, as we have recently signed on a regional distribution agreement with GSARC the rising star in architectural lighting solutions globally,” said Abdul Assafiri the General Manager of AMAC Group. “We are looking forward to a long term relationship and step forward into offering new and out of the box lighting solutions,” he added. GSARC offers a unique range of lighting fixtures to fit the needs of small to large scale projects, from Dot series,…
The Irish Times Bar in Prague’s Old Town has become one of the first venues in the world to be installed with a Funktion-One F5 sound system. With residents all around, including directly above, owner Sean Curran sought a high-end audio solution that would deliver top-level performance and contain the sound within the venue. When Sean called on Vice Audio – Funktion-One’s distributor for the Czech Republic – the three-storey venue had already tried out seven or eight different systems. Despite significant soundproofing, the result was always the same – sound spilling out into the surrounding environment and the inevitable…
During the construction of The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University, Taylor Dyleski, director of production, was searching for a coms partner to deploy and install an intercom solution for the large indoor/outdoor space. The Gogue found a dependable partner and its ideal coms system with Pliant Technologies’ CrewCom wireless intercom system, as the manufacturer joined the project mid-construction and was able to provide a system that fit the theater’s exact needs. “With Pliant being a local manufacturer, they came down to the construction site and we walked around the bare-bones, concrete building, taking measurements and…
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, has announced the JBL VTX B28 subwoofer. The VTX B28 is JBL Professional’s next-generation dual 18-inch subwoofer, designed to complement the company’s flagship VTX full-range sound reinforcement systems, and capable of delivering uncompromised low-frequency performance, even for the most demanding shows on the planet. Differential Drive technology endows the drivers with exceptional performance, while patented SlipStream port technology offers improved airflow and reduced audible turbulence at any operating level. The VTX B28 houses a new, Integrated rigging system that follows in the footsteps of the innovative and…
Meyer Sound has announced the release of MAPP 3D, the most extensive upgrade to its industry-standard system design tool since the original MAPP Online software program was introduced in 2001. MAPP 3D works on both the Mac and Windows platforms, employs local processing (no Internet connection required) and is now available as a free download from the Meyer Sound website. As the name implies, MAPP 3D provides highly accurate, 3D renderings of predicted sound system performance within detailed, wire-frame venue drawings. Equally important, MAPP 3D now offers complete integration with the GALAXY Network Platform and Compass® control software for a seamless…
Conceived as a multi-purpose cultural centre combining exhibition rooms with concert halls, the Rudolfinum is one of the most architecturally remarkable buildings in Prague. It is also the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, which first performed in the Rudolfinum’s world-famous concert hall in 1896 under the baton of famous Czech composer, Antonín Dvořák. Today it is still the most prestigious concert hall in Prague. The 1,100-capacity Dvořák Hall, also one of the oldest concert halls in Europe, is renowned for its remarkable acoustics and is a sought-after venue for recording classical works. KV2 Audio recently designed and built a…
Love Joy Church has been serving the spiritual needs of its Buffalo, New York congregants since the early 1980s. It has grown considerably from its modest living-room-based, Bible-Study roots and today occupies a beautiful 600-person sanctuary in Lancaster, a suburb of Buffalo. Love Joy’s upbeat services and talented praise band are the heart and soul of its diverse ministerial activities. However, until recently, Love Joy’s congregants regularly complained that speech and lyrics were difficult or impossible to understand. Local AV design and integration firm TSH Audio fixed the problem with new Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers and subwoofers that leverage Tom…
The Ashly Audio promise to offer a complete, end-to-end pro audio solution – from amplification to speaker – is fulfilled: the company is now shipping its two newest product lines, the AW Series and IS Series speakers. “We introduced the speakers earlier this year as a response to the feedback we received from our integration partners,” said Noel Larson, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Ashly Audio. “They were seeking a more complete and integrated solution, which included speakers. That feedback has proven to be extremely valuable as we now see businesses – from retail and restaurants, to…
Crest Audio, a Peavey Commercial Audio brand, proudly celebrates the inaugural installation of the Versarray PRO at The Mill on Etowah in Canton, Georgia. The fully articulating line array system with ribbon drivers provides a customized solution for this historic venue, which sits on the Etowah River and serves as the centerpiece of Canton’s downtown revitalization program. As an adaptive reuse development, the venue was in need of a flexible, configurable sound system that could deliver high output, optimized coverage, and pristine high-fidelity audio. The mid-size Versarray PRO system chosen by the development team is a state-of-the-art configuration that’s capable…
