Christie HS Series 1DLP laser projectors brought to life the fictional planet of Nebula, enthralling audiences with immersive visuals in a dome set up within Dam Sen Cultural Park, a well-known amusement park in Ho Chi Minh City. Titled “Nebula – The Elemental Lighting Planet”, this unique audiovisual showcase took place in an inflatable dome measuring 15 metres (49 feet) in diameter and 8 metres (26 feet) in height. It employed various technologies including several Christie D20WU-HS laser projectors, interactive lighting, laser effects, and realistic props to transport visitors to an exciting universe inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water.…
Author: James Robertson
Key Digital has updated its popular KD-WP8 keypad. The newly updated KD-WP8-2 is an eight-button web-UI-programmable IP control wall plate keypad that fits into a single-gang wall box and is PoE powered. “The KD-WP8-2 has a clean, unintimidating appearance and intuitive operation that belies the depth of its capabilities,” said DeWayne Rains, Key Digital VP of Sales. “With no-code programming, buttons can be set up for the user that let them choose a function or set-up with the touch of a button to trigger a background salvo of commands for source selection and configuration parameter management. The KD-WP8-2 delivers complete…
The Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida has embraced 3D audio using d&b audiotechnik Soundscape. After studying areas of improvement, Calvary determined that the audio system in the sanctuary was unsatisfactory and did not meet the needs of the church. In 2021, the church contacted Washington Professional Systems (WPS), Wheaton, MD to assist in designing a completely new audio system for the sanctuary that would improve the overall sonic quality within the acoustic limitations of the space. The church wanted to improve the connection and engagement with its congregation of 2,000 and using Soundscape as an enabling technology, can achieve this…
As a university of applied sciences, HTWK Leipzig in Germany has created a series of new immersive spaces that will give its students an understanding of some of the most advanced production techniques available. To achieve this, the university needed a monitoring solution that would be flexible enough to meet the needs of multiple formats – so turned to Genelec’s ‘The Ones’ series of three-way coaxial monitors. Working with VST Saalfeld and local Genelec distributor Audio Pro Heilbronn, the university wanted to upgrade its production and presentation facilities to provide students with new creative environments to learn in, as well…
In a significant addition to the company’s global sales team, Riedel Communications has appointed Guillaume Mauffrey to serve as sales director APAC. In this new position, which Mauffrey assumed on 1 Jan, he is responsible for Riedel’s business growth across the entire Asia-Pacific region. “Guillaume brings a great deal of Asia experience to Riedel’s business case, and a wealth of industry knowledge as well,” said Jens Miedek, Executive Director of Global Sales at Riedel. “As a former COO of Ideal Systems, one of the biggest system integration companies in Asia and a key Riedel partner in Taiwan and Hong Kong,…
Lighting designers have been quick to adopt Elation’s KL Panel XL for high-quality soft light illumination in broadcast and film environments of all types. Now the full-colour-spectrum soft light is available in an IP65 version—the KL Panel XL IP—that makes it an even more versatile broadcast-quality luminaire. The fixture’s IP65 design means the KL Panel XL IP can be used in a wider range of applications and locations. Suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor settings, it is an ideal soft light solution for on-location applications. Its weatherproof design allows it to function properly in harsh environments and adverse…
As part of its initiative to increase its level of service and product availability throughout the world, CHAUVET Professional has appointed Zalight the exclusive distributor of its products in Italy. “The timing of Chauvet and Zalight joining forces to develop the Italian market is spot on, as both companies share a similar vision and culture,” said Stéphane Gressier, International Sales Director of Chauvet. “We are thrilled to start this new adventure with Graziano Zanini and Luca Di Donato’s team at Zalight. Antonio Parise, our Business Development Manager EMEA, and Goran Doncic, our Senior European Business Development Manager EMEA, and the…
Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion-One has introduced a new generation of Compact Range speakers at ISE 2023 in Barcelona. Enhancements in high frequency driver technology and new porting techniques have led to a collection of outstanding compact loudspeakers that carry Funktion-One’s unmistakable sonic signature. This collection includes the F5.2, F81.2, F101.2 and F1201.2 mid/high speakers, plus the self-powered SB8A and SB10A compact bass speakers. In addition to the advancements in audio performance, the new Compact Range features both Phoenix and NL4 connectors as standard. All existing installation accessories, except for the F1201.2 wall bracket, are compatible with the new versions. The redevelopment…
RF Venue, a leading global manufacturer of antenna and RF communications wireless audio essentials, has announced its selection as the exclusive North American distributor for the Li.LAC Microphone Disinfection System. The Li.LAC Microphone Disinfector offers a simple, quick and effective way of disinfecting microphones and microphone accessories using controlled exposure to ultraviolet light (UV-C). The announcement was made by Chris Regan, RF Venue President, and underscores the ongoing expansion of the company and its growing range of wireless audio essentials. Designed by live event touring pro Tobi Hoff (Deep Purple, Rea Garvey) and his company LAC Labs, the Li.LAC Microphone…
The Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl and LANG IBERIA announced their new projection screen distribution partnership for the Spanish and Portuguese market during this year’s ISE exhibition in Barcelona. “The outstanding quality of the AV Stumpfl screens product portfolio speaks for itself, but it was their commitment to technological innovation that sealed the deal. Many of the products we offer can benefit from being used in conjunction with AV Stumpfl projection screens, so this new partnership is a classic win-win situation,” comments LANG IBERIA CEO Tom Voncina. LANG IBERIA is a German–Spanish dealer for visual presentation technology and related…
