With immersive audio fast becoming the “gold standard” for modern live sound reinforcement, L-Acoustics has announced that its L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology will soon be natively controllable via Yamaha Professional Audio’s entire lineup of RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems, including the newly launched PM5 and PM3, thanks to a DeskLink co-developed by the two manufacturers. As an exciting feature of RIVAGE PM firmware version 4.0, which will be released simultaneously with the PM5 (CS-R5) and PM3 (CS-R3) hardware in the coming months, DeskLink enables Yamaha’s newest consoles to be fully capable of controlling L-ISA mixes, just like their larger siblings, the…
Author: James Robertson
Hot on the heels of its massively upgraded version 7.0 release, Renewed Vision unveiled another powerful new update of its flagship ProPresenter live presentation and production software. ProPresenter 7.1 adds new live streaming and recording capabilities that benefit customers immediately amidst today’s restrictions on in-person gatherings while furthering Renewed Vision’s goal of expanding the highly-acclaimed software into a complete, all-in-one, live production and streaming system. ProPresenter’s rich functionality and intuitive interface make it easy for users to combine video, images and text into dynamic, engaging live media experiences for worship services, concerts, conferences, sporting events and broadcast programming. Version 7.1…
Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) In Sydney, Australia, has completed an AV upgrade of its key performance and worship spaces, anchored on Allen & Heath’s dLive mixing system. The school’s Marina Pryor Centre for the Performing Arts (MPC) and CITY indoor / outdoor meeting space each have a capacity of 800 and play host to an ever-changing programme of student assemblies, worship services, musicals, concerts and celebrations. Alan Schutz, the school’s General Manager, explained the decision to update: “The MPC systems were designed in 2009 and the CITY systems in 2012. Technology has forged ahead and some of our needs…
The Directors Guild of America recently completed a total renovation of its flagship motion picture exhibition space at the prestigious DGA Theater in Los Angeles. Guided by a Guild committee of six leading filmmakers, the renewal project has moved the 600-seat theatre to the forefront of cinema technology with installation of custom-built Dolby Vision laser projection and a Dolby Atmos immersive sound system encompassing more than 70 Meyer Sound cinema loudspeakers. To translate their creative concepts into design specifics, the Guild committee engaged the noted Gensler architectural firm. In turn, Gensler assigned the critical role of audiovisual specification and engineering…
Following on the success of its entertaining and informative “Virtual NAB Booth,” Barix will present its latest products for the professional AV market and host individual meetings with end users and systems integrators during its “Virtual InfoComm” event on 22 and 24 June 2020. “While we will miss not being able to meet with AV professionals, integrators, and partners face-to-face in Las Vegas this year, we look forward to engaging with them virtually,” said Manuel Merki, Head of Marketing at Barix. “Our Virtual NAB Booth for broadcasters was well received, and with more virtual event experience under our belts, our…
With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe lighting, Vectorworks touts that DIN SPEC 15800 officially recognizes GDTF as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. “With this latest accomplishment of DIN SPEC 15800, GDTF will continue its growth and see even greater success now that it is recognized as a standard way of communicating controllable characteristics of lighting fixtures,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “GDTF has covered a lot of ground in the two short years since inception. We already have 35 manufacturers signed on to support the open standard and are grateful…
The US casino market is a highly competitive one, with a demanding customer base that wants the best all-round leisure, entertainment and dining experience. Premium-quality sound is an essential part of it so, when the Coeur d’Alene casino, hotel and resort in Worley, Idaho, refurbished its technical facilities, Alcons Audio pro-ribbon systems were a natural choice. Established in 1993, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is a premium hotel and resort with a casino, spa, golf club, a large live events space and additional, more intimate entertainment lounges. The first phase of a major upgrade covered the main live performance space,…
Celestion has appointed Professional Audio Ltd. as distributor for Ireland and Northern Ireland. Professional Audio Ltd. (PAL,) based in Dublin, was established in 1990 and is a leading distributor of professional audio equipment and musical instruments in the region. “We are excited to having Professional Audio Ltd. as our partners in Ireland and Northern Ireland,” said Celestion Distribution Sales Manager, Neil McDougall. “Gerry and his team at PAL have many long standing relationships across the region and we look forward to having them represent Celestion.” Professional Audio Ltd. is Irelands’ Premier Pro Audio & MI distributor, supplying to the Pro…
Over the course of a three-year hiatus, the (newly renamed) La Halle ô Grains theatre in Bayeux, Normandy, has been completely redesigned to meet the latest expectations in terms of reception, accessibility, aesthetics, visibility, and comfort; reopening to the public at the end of 2019. This update was undertaken in order to offer the best possible experience to spectators, and a more versatile technical palette for incoming artists and crews. The new hall now boasts a complete APG loudspeaker system installed by the ISA Group, an integrating partner of the APG network, enabling the theatre’s management to count on high-precision,…
The Adam Hall Group has brought Jason Echols and Kati Eismann aboard to fill two new management positions. Since May 1, 2020, Jason Echols has overseen Cameo brand international sales as Business Development Manager, Lighting Technology. Kati Eismann has been in charge of the event technology company’s global strategic and operational marketing since June 1, 2020. As Business Development Manager, Lighting Technology, the 53-year-old Jason Echols is supporting the Business Development team directed by COO Markus Jahnel. In his new role, the experienced sales professional will drive the international expansion of the Cameo sales network and further expand the market…
