Lake Hills Church hosts three worship services on Sunday, several services during the week and multiple special events each year using an Allen & Heath dLive C3500 Surface with CDM64 MixRack to mix FOH, streaming broadcast and recording as well as six ME-1 Personal Mixers for monitors. An IP8 Remote Controller adds capabilities for special events and an SQ-7 Digital Mixer travels with the church’s mobile worship team. Lake Hills acquired its Allen & Heath products through Diamond Entertainment and The Music People. Lake Hills’ engineers use dLive show files and scenes to manage worship services and events. Worship Leader…
Author: James Robertson
PROLIGHTS have announced the appointment of D&T PROLIGHT & SOUND LIMITED as distributor for Hong Kong and Macau. The young and ambitious company was established two years ago by two passionate and experienced veterans, eager to join forces in order to deliver innovative AVL solutions to the Hong Kong and Macau market. “Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art professional lighting, audio and video solutions to our partners and users” explained Dominic Cho, Regional Sales Manager for D&T PROLIGHT & SOUND LIMITED. “Analyze systematically our clients’ needs and facilitate them hassle-free by provision of one-stop world class solutions and services, as…
The Summit Church attracts 10,000 worshippers weekly and has a new contemporary worship environment with help from CSD Group and CHAUVET Professional. The high-tech impression conveyed by the building’s sleek exterior is only the beginning. Once inside the 90,064 square foot house of worship, the visitor is greeted by a welcoming and engaging environment created with help from an advanced AVL system engineered and installed by the CSD Group that features an immersive 360° sound system, massive video walls, and a state-of-the art LED lighting system anchored by close to 100 CHAUVET Professional fixtures and two Net X II nodes.…
German fiber network specialists, Optocore, have appointed Dusseldorf-based United Brands GmbH (United B) as their new German distributors with immediate effect. The move was a logical one for both parties. Tine Helmle, Optocore Director of Sales & Marketing said, “With the expansion of our product portfolio such as Festival Box, AutoRouter and our Madi series United Brands was a perfect match. Due to their expertise and long-time experience in install and live events they bring huge potential in placing Optocore as the main sound distribution network on the market.” United B’s Jens ‘Bubbes’ Steffan, who will largely oversee the Optocore…
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced it has realigned distribution of AMX, SVSI, and install ranges of AKG, BSS, Crown and JBL Professional in Australia with the appointment of MadisonAV, part of the Madison Technologies group. Distribution in Australia for HARMAN’s retail, cinema, touring, performing arts, broadcast, and Martin lighting solutions remains unchanged. “We are excited to partner with MadisonAV and expand our distribution reach in Australia. This is aimed at enhancing access to HARMAN products and solutions across verticals, focusing on solutions-driven approach and elevating customer experience,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP and GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “MadisonAV brings 28 years…
British Lighting Designer, Graham McLusky, lit the annual pantomime at the Joburg Theatre, utilising the theatre’s new lighting gear, which included 12 Claypaky Sharpy Plus fixtures recently purchased from DWR Distribution. Graham’s history with the production dates back to when Director Janice Honeyman and Producer Bernard Jay wanted to hire an established UK panto lighting designer to launch their new production. They consulted with UK pantomime producers Qdos, which creates and maintains spectacular stage sets and more than 100,000 costumes for an enormous portfolio of shows. Graham sends his lighting plots and plans for the season’s panto before arriving on…
SIXTY82 have announced the appointment of new partnership with DP Music Kft. as the new representative in Hungary. DP Music will offer expert guidance on a wide range of possibilities, advising customers in Hungary on the best SIXTY82 solution for their particular needs. Date Jonkman, SIXTY82’s executive account manager, said, “We look forward to working with a company of DP Music’s reputation, and our partnership will help meet increased local demand for technical know-how from experienced people. They are uniquely positioned to develop our existing customer base further, and with their market presence and sales support network, we are excited…
DiscoStore have installed Pioneer Pro Audio XY Series systems at Sergio Herman restaurants. Sergio Herman is a highly successful and hugely respected Michelin-starred Dutch chef. His restaurant, The Jane, in Antwerp, is internationally renowned for its exquisite food and carefully created ambience. A Pioneer Pro Audio system had been installed at The Jane back in 2014 and had left an indelible mark on The Herman Group. At the Strandhotel, the team needed a system that could deliver a chilled experience for guests at the beginning of their day, maintain a relaxed output on weeknights and then inject some energy for…
LumiNature is the massive new experiential holiday sound and light attraction that transformed the nation’s first zoo using a 4Wall Entertainment-supplied lighting package that included Elation Professional’s robust IP65-rated Proteus luminaires. The show, produced and directed by Jason Kantrowitz of Luminous Ventures Ltd, played 11 times a night, and starred a 35-foot tall polar bear sculpture named Polaris crafted from recycled car doors and hoods. Polaris, which also served as a giant projection surface for the eco-themed show, stood prominently overlooking a lake containing eight LED-illuminated icebergs made of recycled plastic and reclaimed wood. Thirty-seven multi-functional Proteus Hybrid™ IP65-rated arc…
VUE Audiotechnik has appointed Victoria Ploesch as Accounting Manager and Kevin Smith as Operations Manager. Victoria brings over 15 years of accounting experience having worked for Dunkin’ Donuts, Pechanga Casino and Columbia apparel and possesses two bachelor’s degrees – Accounting and Business Administration. Ploesch’s husband is retired from military service, but during his years of service, Victoria worked for companies in Kansas, and while in Utah, she established one of the first Common Core certification firms. Kevin Smith was the Office and Operations Manager at Trace Minerals Research for the last 5 years and has worked in management for over…
