LEA Professional has announced its Control4 certification. Residential dealers and integrators can confidently designate LEA amplifiers as part of a comprehensive Control4 distributed audio system. This represents a noteworthy leap towards LEA’s presence in the affluent residential sector and the interconnected home ecosystem. The new drivers in the Control4 system can automatically detect all LEA amps. The integrator can then drag and drop the discovered amps into the system design, assign each output to specific rooms, and establish audio paths from any audio device within the system to the amps. Once the setup is completed, the controls for the end…
Author: James Robertson
Disguise has powered a new video projection show and multimedia theatre experience for one of New York’s most iconic tourist attractions: The Rockefeller Center. The projection, which was set up by Disguise partner Electrosonic, an award-winning audiovisual and technology services company, features a six-minute video show mapped onto a highly detailed, 10-foot-tall 3D representation of the Center and the surrounding New York skyline. This attraction is now being used to welcome new visitors to the Rock and describe its history more immersively than ever before. To enable Electrosonic to deliver this projection at such a granular level of detail, Disguise…
Avolites – A Robe Business – has three new distributors in key European countries – Austria and Norway, plus Serbia and the other Balkan countries of Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania. All three companies are well respected for service and experts in their regions, and also have a reputation for proactivity and innovation. Avolites’ Managing Director, Paul Wong, commented, “We have been working hard to boost our distributor network with new strategic partnerships worldwide and are thrilled to warmly welcome these three new distributor partners in Austria, Norway & Serbia and The Balkans. They will enhance…
Optimal Audio opened the virtual doors to its training academy. Open 24/7, the Optimal Audio Academy has certification-based courses conveniently available to the world and any time that suits. Simple to navigate, the Optimal Audio Academy complements the ethos of the brand and provides modular courses to help system integrators and installers understand how to best maximize the portfolio and most importantly WebApp. Comprised of a streamlined product offering that works seamlessly together, the Optimal Audio ecosystem is particularly suited to multi-zoned commercial installations, such as retail and hospitality venues. WebApp, the ‘secret sauce’ of the ecosystem, makes short work…
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced a newly elected 2024-2025 board of directors that will lead the organization’s effort toward a standards-based IP infrastructure for professional media. AIMS’s Chairman of the Board Steve Reynolds (Imagine Communications), Director Andreas Hilmer (Lawo AG), Lee Buchanan (Grass Valley), and Andrew Starks (Macnica) were re-elected to their positions, and are joined by newly elected board member Samuel Recine (Matrox Video). Terry Holton (Yamaha) departs the board as he begins his retirement. “Terry’s contributions as a board member have been invaluable in helping us educate the broadcast and Pro AV markets on…
The Riga Circus, a historic landmark and the oldest fixed circus venue in Europe, recently underwent a transformative renovation that aimed to preserve its heritage whilst introducing modern amenities, notably an innovative audio system by Italian manufacturer K-array. The project, led by local integrators RJK and supported by technology distributor Tet A Tek and architectural firm NRJA, aimed to create a versatile, energy-efficient space that could accommodate various performances. Two audio systems were installed to meet the venue’s specific needs: a 360-degree coverage system and a portable system, using K-array’s lightweight Mugello KH2 loudspeakers. “The modernised Riga Circus is a…
Powersoft’s Mezzo, Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifiers, complemented by its new Verso gateway device and monitored via MyUniverso cloud platform, are at the heart of a sound system delivering high-quality, multi-zone audio for both background music and live sound at Bellandur SOCIAL in Bangalore, India, which offers a new entertainment experience for Bangaloreans seeking a unique escape within the city. Housed within an oval-shaped glass dome, Bellandur SOCIAL is a hub for entertainment where patrons can enjoy fine dining under a canopy of natural light during the day and a high-energy nightclub at night. The 54th SOCIAL establishment by Impresario Hospitality,…
Shure has announced Axient Digital PSM, its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution that exceeds the needs of today’s top-tier touring acts and large-scale productions. Axient Digital PSM has been meticulously designed and developed to meet the rigorous demands of touring professionals and rental houses, ensuring high-performance RF and spectral efficiency that caters to the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. This new digital in ear monitoring system is Shure’s first Wireless Multichannel Audio System (WMAS) enabled product line, empowering audio professionals to adapt to a wide variety of environments. With its forward-looking design, Axient Digital PSM represents a long-term investment…
Founded in 1963, the Guthrie Theater is an American centre for theatre performance, dedicated to producing a mix of classic and contemporary plays. Since its founding, the theatre has continued to set a national standard for excellence in the field and serves the people of Minnesota as a vital cultural resource. The Guthrie houses three state-of-the-art stages, production facilities, classrooms, and public spaces. As part of its efforts to remain at the forefront of the industry, the theater recently upgraded its audio production capabilities with the deployment of three new STAGETEC Avatus Series consoles. ASK Sales’ STAGETEC Veteran Arnie Toshner…
After being showcased at several trade shows and events earlier this year, Analog Way’s new powerful 4K media player CorePlay Solo is now available for purchase. CorePlay Solo is a robust and cost-effective single-channel 4K@60Hz media player for live-operated applications, designed to be extremely easy to operate and fast to learn. Its intuitive user interface offers interactive program and preview panels, playlists, and professional playback controls. The system works using a Program – Preview – Take concept, similar to that found in our presentation switchers, allowing operators to prepare and fine-tune the media on the preview without ever disrupting the…
