The Mariakerk church in the small town of Oirschot, in the southern Netherlands, has been fitted with PROLIGHTS EclDisplay fixtures, a series of small LED spotlights made for fixed installations. The retrofit included the EclDisplay DATWhite black fixtures, in 3,000K, with 25º – 50º wash lenses. The units are currently set in stand-alone mode but prepared to take a DMX data line, so it can later be controlled through the lighting protocol. The EclDisplay series include a 25W white LED emitter and data control through DMX, Dali T6 or knob-dimming. The series score over 90 in CRI and have a…
Author: James Robertson
HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced dbx CX Series loudspeaker control systems for the China market. Ideal for rental companies, hospitality venues, houses of worship, touring artists and corporate A/V and education markets, the CX Series provides all of the processing necessary to get the most out of sound systems while ensuring safe, stable operation. Full-featured, multichannel systems offer a comprehensive suite of digital tools: Each input and output channel features dedicated six-band parametric EQ; limiter; compressor; delays; and Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley and 12/18/24/36 dB/octave filters. Internal 96kHz/24-bit resolution with 32-bit floating-point processing ensures pristine audio quality. Front-panel features include a bright,…
After operating as a mobile church for more than twenty years, Grace Chapel opened a multi-purpose facility in Wilsonville, Oregon for church services and community outreach. In addition to a sanctuary (which doubles as a basketball/volleyball court), the facility hosts classrooms, meeting spaces, and even a nonprofit coffee shop. The main loudspeaker location is immediately in front of the proscenium wall. Any rear-radiating energy would reflect off the wall, interfering with speech intelligibility and clarity of music. The wide footprint of the audience area required a solution with precise pattern control to optimize coverage. Nick Moon from Tone Proper AV…
Biamp has introduced Desono DX, a new line of attractive, high-performance, high-output ceiling and surface mount loudspeakers that will replace Biamp’s Desono D Series loudspeakers. Desono DX loudspeakers integrate the most notable features from the D Series — including the same high intelligibility, exceptionally uniform coverage, and the shallowest back cans in the industry — with a sleek, edgeless magnetic grille design, uniform voicing across all models, and time-saving installation features. An additional line of Desono loudspeaker accessories offers even more options to address any installation challenge. “For over a decade, the D Series has been one of our most…
Modulo Pi has introduced a new hardware revision for the Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic series of media servers. The new hardware reportedly boosts the media servers performance and capabilities. Shipping as of January 2022, the new hardware includes a series of improvements including vastly increased RAM, doubled bandwidth with PCIE 4.0, ultra-fast NVMe disks, and additional slots for optional live input boards. The hardware revision also comes with new server motherboards, as well as new generation processor and GPU. The new hardware specifications depend on the media server model. www.modulo-pi.com
Belgian pro audio manufacturer AUDAC has announced the upcoming availability of their new VEXO series. The VEXO family consists of six models: VEXO110(A), VEXO112(A) and VEXO115(A) which are available both in active and passive versions. The low frequency transducer, which is made out of high-quality materials, is combined with a 1.7” voice coil compression driver, enabling high sound pressure levels and a tight driver response with rotatable 90° x 70° coverage pattern for a wide range of applications. Optional 70/100V line transformer modules are available for the passive variants. Due to the unique driver composition, the VEXO110 achieves a program…
A thriving hub for the arts in the capital city of Taipei, the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center is now the permanent home to the Guoguang Opera Company and the National Chinese Orchestra while also hosting a wide variety of other events on a rental basis. With the recent installation of a Constellation acoustic system — the first in Taiwan — the Center has enhanced the audience experience across all musical genres while at the same time reducing operating expenses and often eliminating costly down time between performances. The impetus behind the eventual installation of Constellation stems from the original concept…
TSL Lighting has a diverse portfolio of clients across the live events industry. With an impressive remit that encompasses music, theatre, corporate, sporting and e-sport events, the need for reliable, versatile lighting fixtures to handle this varied field of activity is paramount. “Last year, when we looked to evaluate and increase our range of outdoor profiles, we were intent on investing in LED fixtures which were robust and flexible enough to cope with the many demands we put upon our equipment,” explained TSL Director, Loz Wilcox. “We were looking for a fixture which could support our clients on their exterior…
Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucester, England is an extraordinary building with many historic treasures. The Cathedral, which dates to the year 1089, has centuries of history and craftsmanship on display – including important architectural features that are considered some of the best in Europe. The Cathedral is also a favourite of Harry Potter fans as the cloisters served as the location for various Hogwarts scenes in the films. Maintaining a Grade One listed building is challenging, and upgrades to on-site technology must be carefully considered and planned to prevent damage. When the Cathedral decided to upgrade its audio capabilities, it turned…
Tiki Tatsu-Ya is the latest addition to the vibrant nightlife scene in Austin, TX. The heavily themed bar and eatery combines new twists on classic Tiki cocktails with a gourmet menu of Pacific inspired dishes devised by owner and chef Tatsu Aikawa. An immersive lighting system for the venue, featuring 30 ADJ LED fixtures and 16 ADJ dimmer packs, was designed by local lighting specialist Natalie George. Working in collaboration with the venue’s management and décor company, she created a complex integrated system that blends in seamlessly with the theming. Not only does it enhance the venue’s atmosphere, but also…
