Author: James Robertson

d&b audiotechnik is showcasing a full range of installation-specific technology and design solutions at ISE 2022 stand #7S350. Attendees will be able to experience first-hand the all-new 5D installation amplifier; d&b’s EN 54 compliant solutions, and the newest and smallest sibling of the market defining SL-Series, the XSL system. Additionally, the d&b Soundscape, the AV industry’s leading immersive audio technology, will be available for hands-on demonstrations and listening experiences. Away from the hustle and bustle of the trade show floor, at the renowned live music venue and concert hall L’Auditori de Cornellà, d&b will showcase Soundscape and the new XSL…

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De Vooruit in Ghent, Belgium is an award-winning and historically significant festival and arts centre – originally built for the Flemish labour movement between 1911 and 1914 – as well as an interesting and eye-catching building containing multiple halls now mainly used for concerts, club nights, live performances and assorted cultural events. The 1100-capacity Concert Hall venue has recently received a complete lighting upgrade, with Robe chosen as the moving light brand with a mixture of 31 T1 Profiles, 12 Spiider wash beams and 22 LEDBeam 350s. These were specified after discussions between De Vooruit’s technical crew co-ordinator Karel Clemminck…

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Located in the coastal Italian city of Terracina, The Old Square is a restaurant and bar with a light and lively atmosphere that is enjoyed by a wide-ranging clientele. From lunchtime until the early hours of the morning, the venue is a focus for those who love to eat, drink, chat and listen to music. Always seeking to progress and evolve the Old Square, it’s owner Guglietti Vittorio recently decided to upgrade its audio system to further improve the experience of his customers. Vittorio contacted Riccardo de Simone of audio installation specialists Remix Sound, based in nearby Sperlonga, who have…

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Elation Professional has expanded its KL ‘Key Light’ Series of LED Fresnel luminaires with the full-color KL Fresnel 6 FC. The new KL Fresnel 6 FC projects gorgeous shades across the full colour spectrum and meets the strict standards of performance venues that are light critical and noise sensitive like broadcast studios and theatres. Designed for any application requiring high output soft light with precise colour reproduction and adjustable colour temperature, the KL Fresnel 6 FC excels at highlighting performers or scenery on stage in a uniform wash of soft field light. Offering a wide array of colours from rich…

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The new Encore LP5IP from ADJ is now shipping. Offering an extremely compact design, but with a tough all-metal construction created to withstand the rigors of the road, this expansion to ADJ’s Encore Lime Series is ideal for truss warming and other applications where a potent output is required from a diminutive fixture. It features five dazzling 20-Watt quad colour (RGB + Lime) LEDs that offer startling brightness and a high CRI, while it’s IP65-rating means that it is suitable for temporary outdoor use. Launched earlier this year, ADJ’s Encore Lime Par Series of fixtures all feature the same potent…

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After over seven years of planning and preparation, Dubai’s Expo 2020 opened its doors to millions of visitors from around the world from October 2021 until March 2022. System integrator Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) were awarded the contract to deliver the AV system in the Al Wasl Plaza dome. CTME chose disguise to power the breathtaking 360° immersive projection, while engaging workflow specialists Bild Studios to build the advanced content workflows that allowed artists to create the stunning visuals to excite the record breaking crowd. In a massive 4.3 square mile plot in Dubai South, near Al Maktoum International…

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For LD Systems, the 2022 Prolight + Sound from April 26 to 29 was all about one single product: MAILA! The Modular All-Round Intelligent Line Array will occupy the entire LD Systems booth (located at Hall 11.0 #A21) at the show, and marks the next milestone in the German pro audio manufacturer’s brand history. MAILA is not just a product – it is a scalable sound reinforcement system that sets new standards in user-friendliness and flexibility in the professional rental market. MAILA combines the best concepts of sound reinforcement technology in one system. The basis is formed by four basic…

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PPDS debuts the latest additions to its Philips 7000 Series 4K direct view LED, with the launch of the brand new 3500 nits higher brightness range, bringing uncompromised design and performance, as well as a more energy efficient LED solution, to a range of settings, including retail and public venues. Unveiled and on display for the first time at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (stand 3Q600), the latest evolutions of the best-selling bezel-free Philips 7000 Series – PPDS’ most complete, scalable and energy efficient direct view LED displays to date – combine the latest advancements and innovations for hardware design and…

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Harlequin Floors has launched Harlequin Liberty Switch, a professional multi-use floor that can be switched from a rigid theatrical floor to a sprung dance floor at the touch of a button. This innovative and versatile floor has been designed for venues who regularly put on both dance and theatrical performances and so require both a sprung and a rigid floor in the same performance or rehearsal space. Harlequin Liberty Switch is a modular multi-use floor system comprised of a base unit with the drive and control mechanism topped with a Harlequin Liberty sprung floor. The base units house a series…

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Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Mountain AV Marketing as their exclusive sales representative for Arizona. Mountain AV Marketing, based in Phoenix, will be responsible for Fulcrum product sales and support within their territory. “We are excited for the chance to represent Fulcrum’s exceptional product line,” said Chris Henley, Owner of Mountain AV Marketing. “With all of their new technological solutions they are one of the most exciting brands in the AV industry today.” “I’m happy to see the number of projects utilizing Fulcrum Acoustic audio solutions has increased significantly in the southwest these past few years,” saidScott Pizzo, Fulcrum Acoustic’s U.S.…

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