HK Audio has introduced the PREMIUM PR:O D2, the next step in the evolution of Germany-manufactured PREMIUM PR:O family of loudspeakers. The PREMIUM PR:O D2 series consists of five DSP-controlled full-range and multifunctional speakers (the PR:O 110 XD2, PR:O 112 FD2, PR:O 112 XD2, PR:O 115 FD2 and PR:O 115 XD2), as well as the PR:O 210 Sub D2 and PR:O 118 Sub D2 subwoofers. The PR:O D2 series uses premium components and state-of-the-art DSP electronics with advanced FIR filtering for intuitive and practical operation, and their low-resonance wooden cabinets for powerful bass reproduction offer a maximum sound pressure of…
Author: James Robertson
When the MARC Theatre in Salt Lake City underwent a major renovation in 2012, converting it from an indoor sports facility at the Park City Municipal Athletic and Recreation Center to a 564-seat high class movie theatre, it quickly established itself on the circuit of the world-famous annual Sundance Film Festival. Co-founded by Robert Redford in 1981, in an attempt to draw more independent film makers to Utah, the Sundance Institute had formally renamed the original US Film Festival the Sundance Film Festival ten years later, (reflecting Redford’s character in Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid). A long-term member of…
As the world waits for venues and productions to reopen, lighting students and professionals alike have turned to the virtual realm to hone their skills. Now, ETC has partnered with an award-winning Broadway lighting team to create a new educational challenge: The Hamilton Programming Project. Participants will use actual touring paperwork from the hit musical to finish prep on an Eos show file and recreate Howell Binkley’s Tony Award‐winning lighting looks – all in Eos Augment3d. The project stemmed from an idea Hamilton’s Programmer David Arch had when he sat down to explore Eos Augment3d, a programming environment (currently in…
In response to an overwhelmingly positive reception to its #DontStopTheEducation series of virtual conference and training events for AV professionals, Sennheiser has announced that it will host a consultant round table on July 16 to discuss the new normal in higher education and conferencing. In addition, the company also announced further interactive online seminars that will explore touchless audio and hybrid learning, and the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone. Embracing the New Normal: Shifting Technology Trends in Online Conferencing and Remote Learning / Blended Learning Asia, July 16, 11:00 UAE, 12:30 IST, 15:00 SIN, 15:00 CHN Over the course of a…
HeadRush, the recognised innovator of next- generation guitar products, today announced the immediate availability of a ground-breaking update for the Looperboard, Firmware 2.0. Backed by extensive feedback and testing from HeadRush’s looping community, and harnessing the Looperboard’s class-leading, powerful quad-core DSP, this update redefines conventional standards for loopers. Now users can connect external USB or SD drives for virtually endless looping times, add auto vocal harmony & tuning, loop with auto-bpm detection, customise Looperboard’s footswitches to their own preference, add rhythmic DJ-style effects and much more. HeadRush Looperboard The Looperboard is the first looper to feature a large 7-inch screen…
The wonderful world of entertainment technology is renowned for those who can think out-of-the-box … and this pandemic is seeing no end of creative and imaginative ways in which people and companies are trying to boost morale and support the soul of live performance! Seattle, USA-based Joe Cole, owner of lighting rental company R90, was savoring some good conversation and a whisky-on-the-rocks over Zoom with his friend, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law one Wednesday evening, and like most of us, missing shows, music and the incredible buzz and camaraderie of live events that has temporarily evaporated under lockdowns worldwide.…
InControl Systems Limited, the UK-based advanced process automation systems integrator, has signed a partnership with InfinityQS, the global provider of manufacturing quality intelligence software and services. The partnership was signed in June 2020, with InControl and InfinityQS joining forces to support digital transformation initiatives across the UK process and manufacturing sector. InControl Systems is an advanced process control, automation, and information systems integrator delivering innovative real-time control, monitoring, visualisation, and analysis solutions to the manufacturing and process industries. The company was founded by Patrick Nash and Jan Hemper in 1999 when they began providing control system consultancy to the global…
Every year in New Zealand, Wellington’s Botanic Gardens is transformed into Gardens Magic featuring a free concert series with an eclectic mix of music from over 100 performers during 18 nights. As the sun goes down, the Botanic Gardens transform into a wonderland of lights, with colourful installations and displays created by MJF Lighting Limited. This year, MJF Lighting had heaps of Firefly LED Festoon Lighting to add extra sparkle to the popular event. Designed for permanent outdoor use, Firefly LED Festoon Lighting can more than handle New Zealand’s temperamental weather! “We did have some festoon lighting but it was…
Audio-Technica has extended its existing trade-in program for 600 MHz wireless systems through September 30, 2020. This initiative was designed to help end users transition out of illegal wireless systems operating in the 600 MHz band (614 to 698 MHz), mandated by law as a result of the ongoing FCC wireless spectrum reallocation. The official cut-off date for any wireless system operating in the auctioned portion of the 600 MHz spectrum is July 13, 2020, including any device capable of tuning into that spectrum even if not being used. Gary Boss, Audio-Technica Marketing Director, Professional Markets, remarked: “We understand that…
Ayrton has announced the arrival of the latest in its series of IP65-rated fixtures, Domino – The Master of the Elements. Building on the huge success of Perseo, Ayrton’s first IP65-rated fixture, Domino delights in dominating the most extreme environments while delivering the most stunning effects. Delivering a massive 51,000 lumens from its 1000W LED source, Domino is a versatile fixture that combines the output and optics of Huracán-X with the feature set of Khamsin, in an IP65-rated body. Designed to operate in the most extreme situations, Domino can resist hot or cold temperatures, wind, rain, hail, salt fog, sand…
