HOLOPLOT has appointed Carlos Mosquera as Senior Project Engineer in the Customer Success department. Based in California, Carlos’ role will initially focus on US region projects for HOLOPLOT’s ground-breaking X1 Matrix Array’s deployment across all sectors, bringing his knowledge of immersive environments and spatial audio applications to the fore. Mosquera is enjoying the new challenges his role at HOLOPLOT brings. “When the X1 system was demoed to me, it was mind-blowing,” he says. “I was sure that I could use the experience I have from both my professional and personal activities to help develop it even further.” He emphasises that…
Author: James Robertson
Optimal Audio has appointed AVCOM as its exclusive distributor in Columbia. Optimal Audio, part of the Focusrite Group, manufactures a one-stop solution of controllers, amplifiers and loudspeakers for small to medium sized commercial installations, with a focus on supporting multi-zoned venues. Its streamlined product-offering works seamlessly to deliver simple-to-install, high quality sound systems that can be easily operated by anyone, not just engineers. Based in Bogotá, AVCOM is a leading distributor of products and solutions for the audiovisual sector, and represents a number of leading global brands in the region. Its vastly experienced team of engineers supports AVCOM’s ability to…
Robe Lighting has agreed to acquire Avolites. The agreement was reached in the UK on 5 June 2023. “This is a great acquisition for Robe”, stated Josef Valchar, CEO of Robe lighting, “Avolites has always been at the pinnacle of lighting control with products that complement our lighting fixtures; this will add significant value to sales made throughout the global distribution networks of both companies”. The acquisition of the Avolites business is an important part of Robe’s strategic future growth plan. Avolites will remain based in the UK and will continue under the existing leadership team. “The Avolites leadership team…
Powersoft has signed an agreement with Vega Global for the supply of professional amplifiers to expand and strengthen the audio solutions it offers to end customers. The agreement includes a long-term supply in 16 geographies in the APAC and MEA regions, where Vega Global operates, and Powersost will provide direct access to its portfolio of amplifiers: Duecanali and Quattrocanali Series, Mezzo Series and the new cloud-based UNICA platform. The class-leading and energy-efficient Canali and Mezzo Series amplifier platforms feature numerous advantages, including Smart Rail Management technology that helps reduce overall power consumption in a compact design. The amplifiers feature digital…
With the release of the RTI NEO 12, the RTI NEO 6 has a powerful sibling. RTI NEO 6 has been the first laser beam array bar with scanners in the world, and the demand for the same durability and build quality but with higher powers came up over the years. With the RTI NEO 12 this demand is satisfied: With 12W power this laser beam array bar with scanners is nearly eight times as powerful as the NEO 6. It has a colour balance of six by 600mW red, six by 600mW green and six by 800mW blue, so…
Bradford based Pro Audio Systems (PAS) bounced back strongly from the challenges of the pandemic, and has expanded its workforce to meet increased demand, a noteworthy part of which, according to Business Development Director Peter Butler, has come from the education sector: “We’ve always had a steady throughput of business from the education sector, both in terms of purchase and supply/install but there’s definitely been noticeable growth in this area in recent times. “It’s possible that the pandemic allowed institutions to look carefully at their technical provision with a view to updating, future-proofing and getting the best value from available…
The AFM Fountain of Life Church in the tropical garden town of Tzaneen, South Africa, recently played host to the Tzaneen Pastors Fraternal Worship Conference. Audio clarity at such events is an essential element of proceedings, something which on this occasion might have proved challenging given that the venue was approaching the end of a renovation project. Although the work was almost concluded, the interior had not yet benefitted from carpets or any form of acoustic treatment. The Conference enlisted the services of audio rental specialists Mbhetse Productions, who deployed HH Electronics TNA Line Array to deliver the necessary power…
Modulo Pi has released Modulo Kinetic Version 5. The media server new version offers a full array of features for interactivity. Enhanced with these new capabilities, Modulo Kinetic is positioned as the fully-integrated solution for immersive and interactive experiences. Introduced in 2016, Modulo Kinetic is Modulo Pi’s flagship media server. The versatile platform can be used across a complete project workflow thanks to its 3D environment, real-time timelines, embedded live mixer and show control tools, all brought within one consistent user-friendly interface. The scalable platform is based on Kinetic Designer, an intuitive user interface with dedicated workstation, connected to one…
Genelec has signed two new distribution agreements in the MEA region. Johannesburg-based ApexPro are handling the distribution of Genelec’s Pro and AV loudspeaker ranges across Southern Africa, while Dubai-based Sound Reference will be servicing the Home Audio market throughout the GCC group of countries. Both appointments signal Genelec’s commitment to what has become an increasingly important region in the global loudspeaker market. ApexPro is part of South Africa’s well-established Prosound Group of companies, which over the last fifty years has established a close affiliation with clients in the professional broadcast, music production and Pro-AV verticals. The distribution agreement covers the…
Gravity announces the availability of the new VARI-ARM series. The versatile product series includes four models (VARI-ARM M14, VARI-ARM M38, VARI-ARM L38 and VARI-ARM L TV) with different threads and brackets and enables the safe and flexible positioning of different equipment – from cameras and camera monitors to microphones and pop filters to recorders or smartphones. The special feature of the VARI-ARM: the three joints are locked and released with only one central adjusting screw, making the VARI-ARM a universal tool for creative applications. Each VARI-ARM model is based on a stable articulated arm made of steel with three joints…
