Author: James Robertson

Ayrton, which has recently undergone a major expansion of its headquarters in Villebon-Sur-Yvette, south of Paris, showcased its brand-new showroom and immersive museum with a series of events in November. Over a two week period, four grand gatherings saw over 450 international guests, distributors, partners and lighting designers gather to immerse themselves in ground-breaking designs, innovative lighting solutions, and a world of creativity to inspire their next projects. The stylish new 1200m2 by 8.5m high wide-format demonstration room, complete with luxurious theatre seating, provided the ideal forum to discover all of Ayrton’s products, while the immersive museum showcases the luminaires…

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Powersoft is further expanding its distributor network by welcoming MIFA Musique as its newest distributor in Morocco. The appointment will significantly strengthen Powersoft’s presence globally and the company’s footprint in North Africa, bringing its renowned audio solutions to a wider audience across Morocco. Founded 29 years ago, MIFA Musique has become one of Morocco’s leading high-quality audio solutions provider. Housing world-class audio brands, the distributor has amplified its portfolio with industry leader Powersoft. Part of the MIFA Group, which operates in three branches: mobility and leisure/ entertainment, professional equipment and services, MIFA Musique operates through various locations in Casablanca, Rabat,…

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Introducing the New GS500N medium-duty square (500 by 500 mm) truss line from TAF, with all straights and corners coming with a connection kit as standard! The GS500N line has the highest vertical loading capacity from truss in the TAF portfolio that features a fork connection system, allowing you to build your towers higher than ever before. With its safe and reliable fork connectors, you can count on trouble-free build-up, solid stability, and impressively strong support. Powder coat is available in any colour on request. www.taf.cz

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d&b audiotechnik is moving closer to its customers in the region with the opening of a new Middle East subsidiary in Dubai from November 2024. Brad Maiden, General Manager, will head up the new d&b office, supported by a team for Regional Sales and Education and Application Support. The team will provide product and market expertise, develop strategic partnerships and a regional training program, which is already in place. Together with its network of experienced sales, integration and rental partners, d&b audiotechnik’s mission in the Middle East is to deliver exceptional customer experiences across a range of industries. As an…

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FOL Sound, Light and Vision installs Pioneer PRO AUDIO CM-Series system for restaurant in refurbished heritage setting. Housed in a magnificent former bank building, the renowned Belga Queen restaurant in central Brussels is now under new management, and recently underwent a complete renovation. Employing a team of forty-five staff, the restaurant prepares refined Belgian cuisine with an emphasis on the classics, reimagined in a contemporary way. The venue’s Grand Hall, Seafood Bar, and Cocktail bar complement each other to offer a range of customer experiences, whilst the cellar Vault, the bank’s former strong-room is available for private events. An important…

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The Italian company DE SISTI, a global leader in the field of professional lighting and rigging systems, has chosen multisenses as its new exclusive sales and service partner for Germany. The DE SISTI product range perfectly complements the existing multisenses GmbH portfolio. In the future, the Westphalian company will offer an even more extensive range of solutions for the necessary switch to LED, especially for entertainment and broadcasting. “DE SISTI stands for innovation and high quality standards. The products have been established on the German market for decades – and with good reason. We are therefore delighted with the trust…

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With a population of 57,300 and listed in the 500 cities where ‘Life is good in France’, Blanc-Mesnil is located just to the north of Paris, midway between the Stade de France and Charles de Gaulle airport. Cultural life in Blanc-Mesnil, located just to the north of Paris, revolves around the 710-seat Théâtre du Blanc Mesnil which stages a variety of productions ranging from comedy and theatre to dance and music. Sound reinforcement at the theatre comprises a NEXO STM system provided on a long-term rental basis by Loiret-based technical sound and lighting solutions specialists SPL, supplement by the theatre’s…

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Adamson has announced a new addition to its Vergence Group: VGs, a new benchmark in low-frequency performance for the most demanding scenarios. Adamson’s new VGs, the second product released as part of the Vergence Group, is a powered subwoofer built upon the foundation of the low-end impact and versatility of Adamson’s E-Series E119 subwoofer, combined with a custom-designed and in-house manufactured, single-channel 6kW Class-D Amplifier with on-board DSP. Loaded with a single lightweight, long-excursion, 19” SD19 Kevlar Neodymium driver utilizing Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture and Symmetrical Drive Technology, the VGs is capable of reproducing frequencies from 29 Hz – 100 Hz.…

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Martin Audio is making significant strides in reducing its environmental footprint through the strategic use of recycled materials, particularly post-consumer recycled plastics. This commitment is a critical part of their overall sustainability strategy, aimed at integrating recycled materials into their manufacturing processes and contributing to a circular economy. Martin Audio’s approach involves using detailed data to make informed decisions about sourcing recycled materials. This ensures that the use of recycled plastics does not compromise the quality or performance of their products. “The focus is on extending the lifecycle of materials and products, thus minimising their environmental impact from the outset,”…

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Powersoft has announced the launch of DC Rider, a DC-powered amplifier platform designed specifically for the demands of visitor attractions. Purpose-built to handle the challenging conditions of theme park rides and other high-vibration environments, DC Rider gives designers the ability to incorporate onboard nearfield audio into rollercoasters, dark rides and other amusements – elevating the visitor experience and freeing creatives from the constraints posed by traditional point-source audio solutions. Available in both eight and sixteen channel versions, DC Rider combines an ultra-compact design and light weight (1.5kg) with the advanced functionalities found in other Powersoft amplifier platforms, including built-in DSP,…

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