ADJ’s new Hydro Spot 1 IP65-rated moving head spot fixture is available now. Suitable for temporary use outdoors in any weather conditions, as well as for both permanent installation and temporary use indoors – where it is protected from liquid spills, fog residue and dirt/dust, the Hydro Spot 1 is extremely compact while also packing in a variety of useful beam-shaping tools. These include motorised focus and zoom; twin colour wheels; rotating prisms and frost filters; and replaceable, rotating GOBOs. With its small size and punchy output, the Hydro Spot 1 is perfect for a variety of applications where space…
Author: James Robertson
The Momentary is a contemporary art space in Bentonville, Arkansas offering a diversity of dynamic, engaging experiences across visual, performing, and culinary arts. The Momentary was completed in February 2020 as a new satellite location of Crystal Bridges – with a special emphasis on performing arts. The facility, converted from a cheese manufacturing plant, boasts industrial-modern architecture and five state of the art performance spaces – each with their own unique sonic and environmental character. When paired with the highest quality of immersive sound reinforcement, the facility allows them to bring in experimental artists and sound designers alike for extended…
Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solutions and service provider, announces a strategic partnership with Dubai-headquartered ABCOM Distribution. The partnership between the two companies is arguably one of the biggest industry developments in the pandemic aftermath in MENA. The distribution partnership follows Dahua Technology’s ambitious entry into the smart IoT and digital signage segment. Previously, Dahua’s offerings in the MENA market mainly focused on video surveillance devices and solutions, where the conglomerate boasts a leading position globally. ABCOM, founded in 2005, specializes in audio-visual and IT distribution, having catered to the needs of various industries, such as education, public administration,…
A variety of ADJ moving head, static wash, led video panel, and atmospheric effect fixtures have been installed at 230 fifth, the chic bar, nightclub, and event space located on iconic 5th avenue in New York City. supplied, maintained, and operated by manhattan-based audio-visual specialists canal sound and light, the versatile lighting rig adapts seamlessly to the wide variety of events hosted by the venue. these range from weekend club nights to midweek comedy shows, and performances by live acts to private parties hosted by corporate clients. 230 FIFTH is a 30,000 square foot indoor and outdoor bar, lounge, and…
A certified pre-owned (CPO) d&b J-Series loudspeaker system has been installed in NEBULA, the new Times Square hot spot, featuring world-renowned and up-and-coming DJs. On a recent Sunday night, Diplo performed a special set from his new electronic album at this premier nightclub. Technical Arts Group (TAG) of New York and Miami was responsible for the audio and lighting installation in the 11,000 square foot dual level space. “Moving into mid-town was a bold move but it’s a great fit,” states Yang Gao, owner. “Manhattan needed a large-scale music-driven immersive venue. NEBULA fills that void.” The CPO program at d&b…
The Digital Innovation Facility at the University of Liverpool, a new home for academic research into emerging technologies such as autonomous systems, robotics, data analytics and artificial intelligence, has been equipped with state-of-the-art 3D projection equipment provided by ST Engineering Antycip. Part of the university’s Institute for Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS), the £12.7 million (€15.2m), 1,500m² Digital Innovation Facility (DIF) comprises multiple research laboratories, immersive visualisation facilities, and work and break-out spaces for academics and collaborative partners. Motion-capture specialist Target3D, which had been commissioned to build two of the DIF’s labs, called on ST Engineering Antycip, a leading…
Tanzhaus nrw has modernised its lighting technology including 40 LED profile spotlights from Prolights. The venue covers an area of 4,000 square meters, with both a performance space and production, as well as an academy with more than 200 stage events a year, where it hosts an entire span of contemporary dance performances. “We are primarily a guest performance venue and for a long time only offered conventional spotlights,” said Ansgar Kluge, Technical Manager at tanzhaus. “Since we had to rent LED technology for almost every production, we finally decided not only to reduce the rental and electricity costs by…
Martin Audio has introduced a dedicated environment page to its website, detailing its approach to the climate emergency. Now, they took that a step further, announcing the funding completion for planting 50,000 trees, plus an ongoing commitment to plant another new tree for every line array cabinet sold. Managing director, Dom Harter, takes up the story: “As a global leader in the pro audio industry, and as part of the wider Focusrite Group, environmental sustainability is a major opportunity for us to demonstrate climate leadership and values, define good environmental practice, and benefit from an opportunity to meaningfully engage with…
Underscoring its commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet critical safety standards, LEA Professional has achieved EN54-16 voice alarm certification. Since its launch in 2019, LEA Professional has consistently invested in improving safety and performance standards across its Connect Series range, meeting increasingly stringent worldwide standards and ensuring its amplifiers can be used in projects of all sizes. With EN54 certification the Connect Series is tested and approved for use in life safety and voice evacuation systems, confirming compliance with the strictest local standards, thus enabling LEA Professional amplifiers for use in an even wider variety of installations. The LEA…
Fujian Province’s new Pingtan International Performing Arts Center recently invested in a series of Green-GO digital intercom products to provide a much-needed scalable, high-quality sound and simple-to-use solution. The Center, which serves as the a cultural hub in the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area in northeast Jinjing Bay, is a vast building. It includes a 1,500-seat theatre, a 400-seat multi-function hall and a public centre for performance and art, covering almost 40,000 sq.m. Now open for business, it will be the home of a stage play directed by Chinese famous dancer YANG Liping called ‘Pingtan Impression’. Chinese AV solution provider EZPro…
