Atlona, a Panduit company, has announced the return of Roger Takacs as Strategic Account Manager, a newly developed position that crosses several key business areas. Reporting to Jamey Swigert, Director of AV Sales and Business Development, Roger will focus on sales, management and customer engagement initiatives designed to bring Atlona closer to its partners and end users. Roger’s previous employment with Atlona began in 2013 as National Sales Manager, where he helped successfully launch Atlona’s commercial AV business. This initiative included Atlona’s HDVS family, a broad product range introduced to smooth the transition from analog to digital in schools and…
Author: James Robertson
In line with its ongoing commitment to scientific research and the advancement of the audio industry, L-Acoustics announced the release of three new White Papers: Measurement Quality at Low Frequencies, Measurement Quality at High Frequencies and Optimum Measurement Locations for Loudspeaker System Equalization, all available for download on the L-Acoustics website. “Our White Papers have been conceived in a condensed format, and are published on our website and social media channels, in order to reach the widest possible audience,” said Etienne Corteel, Director of Education & Scientific Outreach at L-Acoustics. “They are formatted to present our rigorous scientific research in…
Modulo Pi has launched a brand new eshop. The eshop provides dongle, software licenses, and accessories to support designers and technicians in their daily projects and workflow. Designing the next generation of media server solutions, Modulo Pi launches an eshop to facilitate the access to its technology, and support designers and technicians in their daily work. The eshop provides cost-effective options for those willing to discover the Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic software and their advanced capabilities. A mapping kit is also available for technicians interested in training on Modulo Pi’s media servers. The mapping kit includes shapes, a self-assembly…
ETC has announced two new product families designed to work cohesively together. ArcSystem Navis is a line of LED luminaires featuring pristine light as well as a modular design for smooth installations. For centralized LED power controls, F-Drive is a new system offering an intuitive design with customizable output cards. Together, Navis and F-Drive make one adaptable and robust LED system for any space. The Navis line of luminaires prioritizes ease of installation, hassle-free maintenance, in-field customization, and beautiful light with high-grade TIR optics and stepless dimming. The fixtures are available in multiple color temperature options ranging from 2700 K…
The Irish première of the hit musical comedy, Spamalot (School Edition), took place recently in County Mayo. The show, written by Eric Idle and based around the hit film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has been a favourite of audiences all over the world since its Broadway debut in 2005. The run of five shows took place in the newly built multi-purpose hall of the Sancta Maria College in Louisburgh. Whilst the setting might suggest a modest production, limited by the technical and financial resources of a school, the reality was anything but. The college’s production of Spamalot, directed…
To deliver clear, intelligible sound at DM Cinema, CineTech Engineering Works installed a premium JBL Professional by HARMAN cinema audio system. DM Cinema is the first cinema in Aizawl. With comfortable seating for up to 140, a full-sized cinema screen and a 2K projection system capable of showing 3D films, DM Cinema provides an immersive experience for moviegoers. In order to ensure comprehensive coverage throughout the theatre, DM Cinema hired CineTech Engineering Works to install a world-class cinema audio system. CineTech installed a state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional Solutions cinema audio system featuring class-leading JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers. “Being the first…
Brad Katz, founder of California audio company Waveworks, has spent his career searching for a true high-fidelity audio system for use at events ranging from block parties to dance events, which can be anything from all-night raves to multi-day festivals. He found what he was looking for in Alcons Audio pro-ribbon technology. Based in Oakland, Brad founded Waveworks in 2016. “The dance music industry tends to stick with what it knows, and a lot of the competition is racing to be the loudest. I’ve spent my career searching for a true ‘3D’ sound that does not hurt after hours of…
The Adam Hall Group is continuing to expand its international sales network in 2020. By partnering with GSL Professional from Dubai, the event technology provider based in Neu-Anspach, Hesse, Germany, is gaining an experienced sales team for the MEA region (Middle East and Africa). The exclusive sales partnership includes LD Systems entire portfolio of pro audio brands. Besides selling LD Systems, GSL Professional has also been selling Cameo lighting technology products since 2019. “We’re happy to have found GSL Professional, one of the largest sales partners in the MEA region, to sell our LD Systems brand,” explained Markus Jahnel, COO…
Ashly Audio has given an update on online support and services following the coronavirus pandemic: “The Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an unimaginable impact on daily life across the entire world, and Ashly is committed to doing everything possible to protect our employees’ health. In addition, we hope your families and loved ones are safe. In accordance with that desire and due to the New York State mandate, we have temporarily closed the Ashly Audio Factory in Webster, New York as of March 23, 2020. Although the main office will be closed until we can safely allow our team to…
Boston is a town with fantastic traditions and one festive custom that Bostonians have enjoyed since 1975 is First Night Boston, New England’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration. Produced by Conventures, Inc., this past season’s festivities were lit by Port Lighting Systems using Elation weatherproof luminaires. First Night Boston is an event the New Hampshire-based lighting specialists have worked for many years. First Night Boston may be a one-day affair but like any large event, it is a multi-day setup. As veterans of First Night Boston and other outdoor events, Port Lighting Systems knew the secret to its success would…
