Movie Park, the film-themed amusement park in Bottrop Germany, recently refitted its Studio 7 theatre venue using ADJ LED-powered entertainment lighting fixtures. The large and versatile space, used for seasonal productions throughout the year, is now equipped with an equally versatile lighting rig. Encore Profile Pro Color ellipsodials provide an even stage wash with full colour mixing, while Focus Profile moving heads positioned both above and in front of the stage can be utilized as spots, specials and for aerial beam effects. Located 30 miles north of Düsseldorf, the theme park today known as Movie Park Germany was originally opened…
Author: James Robertson
After relying on a venerable Meyer Sound system since first opening at its current location in 1997, Yoshi’s legendary jazz club in Oakland, California recently upgraded to a new system incorporating the latest technologies from the same company. Supplied by Advanced Systems Group (ASG) based nearby in Emeryville, the new Meyer Sound installation has earned unstinting praise from management, artists, guest engineers, and patrons alike. “Every artist that has come in here has been blown away,” says Yoshi’s Production Manager Marcel Quiroz. “Haley Reinhart’s engineer told me it was the best house system he’d ever heard, and the engineer for…
Located at the 7Pines Resort in the Costa Smeralda area of Sardinia, the Cone Club is the Mediterranean’s very latest jet set beach club hotspot. Offering indulgence and relaxation in equal measure, its laidback, luxurious spaces, which include a beautifully appointed lounge, bar, club and restaurant, are embedded in the secluded coastline and are a haven for those prepared to go the extra mile for a special experience. Michelin starred chef Tohru Nakamura curates the Club’s food concept, international mixology star Philip Bischoff takes care of the signature drinks range, and patrons enjoy the rich sounds of a Pioneer PRO…
Riedel Communications has acquired the proprietary Local Position Measurement (LPM) technology from Dutch sports performance analysis expert Inmotio. LPM is a radar technology-based system that measures the position of players and assets with an accuracy of +/- 3 cm, in high frequency (1.000 Hz), and in real time. Since its founding in 2006 in Amsterdam, Inmotio has grown into a leading provider of data-driven sports performance analysis solutions, supplying sporting teams and associations around the world with physical and tactical insights through a range of wearable, hybrid, and full optical tracking solutions. “Inmotio is one of the true trailblazers of…
River Oak Church started as an offshoot from another church around 20 years ago in a school auditorium. They were soon able to start a multi part building project, first building a gymnatorium, and later offices and classrooms. In 2020, the growing church broke ground on a new, purpose-built facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, to house their burgeoning ministry. When Justin Fugett was tapped to help bring River Oak Church’s new facility to life in 2021, he understood the importance of the intercom system from his experience as a freelancer working with local broadcast organizations and universities. River Oak Church had…
Sonos Libra Vietnam are 1 SOUND’S first official distributor outside of the U.S. 1 SOUND sent, EMEA Sales Representative, Leo Dani to go meet and train the team at Sonos Libra Vietnam. Dani was greatly welcomed by Nguyen Duc Cuong, Director of Sonos Libra, along with the rest of the team. Together they discussed all tips and tricks 1 SOUND, familiarising themselves with the rigging options and accessories as well as uploading DSP presets and setting up 1 SOUND products in the Sonos Libra showroom. Cuong and the team started organising demonstrations for their area’s companies immediately and have expressed…
In a transition to the newest generation of LED moving light fixtures, The Vienna State Opera has replaced its Claypaky HMI luminaires with Claypaky Arolla Profile MPs, the smallest and lightest moving head in its class. While small in stature, the Arolla Profile MP delivers powerful light output with its 470 W white LED engine (at over 22,000 lumens output) and boasts a feature set typically seen in a much larger, more expensive fixture. “We have invested a lot in LED technology in recent years. Almost all the backlights on stage are LED types now, and we also use a…
The Burgtheater, the Austrian Federal Theater in Vienna, has opted for a comprehensive communications solution with Riedel communications Artist and Bolero intercom systems. As an extension of an existing Artist-64-based intercom and radio network, an Artist-1024 node and a Bolero wireless system with 85 beltpacks and 36 antennas have been gradually integrated into the historic venue since the summer of 2021. With the completion of the integration, Bolero has successfully replaced the entire radio technology system in the Burgtheater. The theater is considered one of the most important stages in Europe as it is the second oldest playhouse and the…
Shurtape Technologies has acquired Pro Tapes & Specialties, a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting, retail and general industrial. The culmination of a nearly two-decade partnership, the transaction brings together two companies that share a relentless commitment to exceptional product quality and innovation as well as industry-leading customer service. “For almost 20 years, Shurtape and Pro Tapes have maintained a unique and highly successful sales and marketing alliance, and this acquisition represents the next logical step in our journey together,” said…
In March 2022, Claypaky launched its CP Green – Spotlight on Sustainability initiative for environmental sustainability. The project was undertaken in cooperation with Spinlife, spin-off of the University of Padova. The Spinlife team provides public and private organisations of all sizes with tailored consulting plans regarding strategic environmental management and sustainability management techniques. Claypaky took the first step of understanding, quantifying and analysing its current carbon footprint using the ISO 14064-1:2018 norm and achieving certification via a third-party auditing process. Developed by the International Standards Organization, a non-governmental organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO 14064 offers policy makers and organisations a ready foundation of…
