Panasonic Connect Europe has announced a number of powerful enhancements for its KAIROS state-of-the-art live production platform, which is on show at ISE 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. Building on the system’s flexibility, SDI I/O Boards (AT-KC20M1) have been introduced for the three latest Kairos Core mainframes, the AT-KC200 and AT-KC2000/KC2000S1. With the possibility to add up to 4x AT-KC20M1 units to each Kairos Core, these high performing and reliable SDI I/O Boards increase capacity offering a maximum of 48 Input/Output (32 in x 16 out) with 3G SDI & 4 boards, supporting larger and more complex productions than ever before.…
Author: James Robertson
With bases in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, specialist AVL integration company, Proline, recently won a competitive tender to equip a new outdoor zone at Riyadh Zoo—part of a new look for the popular visitor attraction, which was originally founded back in 1987. For the sound system Proline chose Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision WPS in a bid “to elevate the zoo’s auditory experience”, according to Lead Project Coordinator, Elie AlKhoury. The integrators’ goal was to deliver an unparalleled sonic experience to the zoo environment, at the same time meeting all industry standards. Incorporated into the contract was the development of an…
The Morton Salt complex in Chicago had been in operation for nearly a century before it closed in 2015. Now, after a multi-million dollar renovation, the building has been transformed into a multi-purpose venue for live music and other events, named the Salt Shed. Boasting state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, including a comprehensive Elation stage lighting rig from Upstaging and a new L-Acoustics K2 professional audio system, designed and installed by local L-Acoustics Certified Provider integrator (CPi) OSA International, the Salt Shed has quickly become the hot new performance space in Chicago, hosting acts such as Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill,…
Underlining the company’s commitment to product development, quality control and customer service, Chauvet announced its move to a new, state-of-the-art 175,000 sq ft headquarters late in 2023. MONDO-DR sits down with President and CEO, Albert Chauvet, to discuss the role this facility will play in the company’s immediate and long-term future. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo34-2_digital_issuu/54 www.chauvetlighting.com
HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced ISE 2024 visitors to an array of groundbreaking and versatile solutions announced at the show and introduced during the past year. Products announced at this year’s show included: BSS Soundweb OMNI Open Architecture Digital Signal Processing Platform & AVX Software Suite, JBL Venue Synthesis Acoustic Simulation Software, AMX SVSI N3300 H.26x 4K60 4:4:4 Dante AV-H Encoders & Decoders, AMX HydraPort Architectural Connectivity USB-C Modules, and AMX DX-TX-DWP-4K60 DXLink 4K60 Wallplate Transmitter. Products introduced during the past year included: JBL COL Series Slim Column Loudspeakers, Martin MAC One Creative BeamWash Moving Head, Martin Exterior Wash Pro…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced JBL Professional’s JBL Venue Synthesis acoustic simulation software. This free desktop application lets users design and simulate acoustic coverage and prepare complete JBL sound reinforcement systems for rigging or installation in any environment, at any scale, in both 2D and 3D. Venue Synthesis introduces the ability to run three-dimensional acoustic predictions, simulate acoustic performance for complete systems, and validate equipment for safe, secure rigging. Users can create or import 3D venue models, interact with realistic 3D models of JBL Professional loudspeakers and accessories and predict coverage on any plane for a full system of JBL…
Lighting designer Martin Kuhn tapped into the power and reliability of a grandMA3 replay unit to run a spectacular permanent show that he designed for Istanbul’s iconic Maiden’s Tower. The landmark stands on a tiny islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 300 metres from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey, and has recently re-opened after restoration. Martin was working for Istanbul AV specialist ASTEL and end client, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The lighting includes 48 Ayrton Cobra moving lights which are positioned around the perimeter of the lower sea wall in protective cabinets…
Assistive listening specialists, Contacta Systems, have launched a new rechargeable loop listener, offering theatre-goers, worshippers and movie-goers enhanced access to sound. The RX-30 is a complete wireless receiver, designed to help people with hearing loss who don’t use a hearing aid or cochlear implant. The pocket-sized rechargeable receiver picks up signals transmitted by existing hearing loop systems, fitted in millions of venues worldwide including theatres, auditoriums, places of worship and cinemas. The new RX-30 features a bass cut filter, flat frequency response and adjustable volume control, and comes with headphones, enabling users to access clear sound comfortably and easily. Created…
LD Systems has expanded the MAUI G3 series with the MAUI 11 G3 MIX and MAUI 28 G3 MIX models, which further extend the application possibilities of the MAUI G3 with the integrated digital 6-channel mixer, professional effects and convenient wireless remote control via smartphone or tablet. The MAUI G3 MIX series combines all components for flexible live use: mixing console, effects, dynamics processing, DSP controller, power amplifiers and speakers. The integrated digital 6-channel mixer offers four XLR/line combo inputs for connecting microphones, line devices or high-impedance instruments (Hi-Z available on channels 1 + 2), supplemented by a stereo Bluetooth…
d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to advance technologies and tools for the benefit of the industry. The first result of this alliance is a project to jointly develop an innovative software platform designed to revolutionise the configuration and management of Milan AVB networks. In a remarkable departure from traditional competition, born from the companies’ shared commitment within the Avnu Alliance, L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik are co-designing a new software platform that addresses some of the challenges which currently discourage widespread adoption of Milan AVB technology. The software will be a neutral, free-to-use solution that…
