From 1 October to 7 November 2021, the small Swedish town of Alingsås transformed itself into a walkable lighting art installation. More than 70,000 visitors strolled along the three-kilometre-long light trail at the Lights in Alingsås outdoor festival, and they were enchanted by the many lighting art installations created by international designers. As part of the Lights in Alingsås organisation team, the German company Irrlicht Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH was responsible for the festival’s equipment management. One of the key pieces of equipment the company used was the ZENIT P40 LED-PAR outdoor spotlight by Cameo. For the lighting project no. 3 –…
Author: James Robertson
For over 100 years, The Muny has captured hearts and sparked imaginations through music and movement. The Muny, short for The Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, is an outdoor musical amphitheatre, located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with approximately 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis. Each summer, Forest Park is filled with the sights and sounds of Broadway — now powered via a pair of Allen & Heath AHM-64 audio matrixes. Sound Designer David Patridge specified AHM-64 as the audio hub…
The Theatre of Vista College in Heerlen, The Netherlands, hosted the eleventh edition of Nieuwe Honden. The student-run production featured a plethora of lighting fixtures, consoles and accessories, and LED Screens from Infinity, Showtec, and DMT. Nieuwe Honden 2021 was the biggest production of the year for the Arts, Theatre, and Media Department of Vista College. The previous year’s production of Nieuwe Honden was live-streamed as an alternative to hosting a live audience due to coronavirus restrictions. However, this year’s edition, which ran from 9 – 11 November, returned to welcome sold-out attendances. An important theme of the Nieuwe Honden…
SIXTY82 has appointed edelmat. as its new reseller for Germany. Based in Berlin, Germany, edelmat. sees itself as a partner for event technology, with a philosophy based firmly on the values of loyalty, efficiency, and sustainability. Edelmat. services include consultation, conception, implementation, as well as service, for rental and installation projects in the field of event technology. It is here that the human being is in the foreground, and edelmat.’s well-trained specialists maintain consistent contact with each and every client to develop budget-oriented and individual solutions. SIXTY82 and edelmat. have very similar values and goals, and the cooperation between the…
Bradford-based Pro Audio Systems (PAS) has appointed Jack Robson to the post of Trainee Hire Technician. Jack studied Music Technology at Huddersfield New College and joins PAS to help deal with an ever-increasing workload in its busy warehouse. As well as assisting with preparation and maintenance of hire stock, Jack will be trained in a full range of technical and customer-facing tasks, working from a grass-roots role towards taking an active part in every aspect of event delivery. Joel Sheldon, Hire Manager at Pro Audio Systems welcomes Jack to the team: “Jack was a standout candidate for this role. He…
Following the success of its inaugural Open Day in September 2021, UK commercial audio manufacturer Optimal Audio will hold two further Open Days in the spring of 2022. Part of the Focusrite Group, Optimal Audio manufactures a one-stop solution of control, amplification and loudspeakers for small to medium sized commercial installations, and will stage the events at its UK HQ in High Wycombe on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 of March. The Open Days will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the Optimal Audio team, understand more about the brand, and experience a selection of its products. Demonstrations will…
Fulcrum Acoustic, creators of professional loudspeaker technologies, will host a webinar led by company president Stephen Siegel and Product Developer Rich Frembes on Fulcrum’s new AHS Series of Steerable Large Format Array Modules. The webinar will take place on YouTube Live on Wednesday, January 12th at 10:00 AM EST/15:00 UTC and will be available on Fulcrum Acoustic’s YouTube channel afterwards. Siegel and Frembes will be discussing the unique attributes, technologies, and applications of the AHS Series. The AHS Series is a modular, scalable system targeted at applications where very high output and precise pattern control are required. Fulcrum Acoustic’s TQ…
ClearOne, a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, is today announcing the immediate availability of its breakthrough DIALOG® 10 USB, the industry’s only single-channel wireless microphone system offering professional-quality audio with USB connectivity. Description automatically generatedAs the world has become increasingly digital, social media and content creation has grown in importance both professionally and personally. Using the right tools to communicate and create is paramount. The new ClearOne DIALOG 10 USB wireless microphone system’s superior quality and convenient deployment is the perfect fit for today’s applications. Offering plug-and-play simplicity and wireless convenience, DIALOG 10 USB is the perfect…
The up-and-coming neighbourhood of Brickell is not only recognised as the financial district of the city, but it is rapidly developing into a stylish and much sought-after residential area. Enter 8Street Brickell – a boutique bar owned and operated by Mark Meram with a capacity to host exclusive VIP parties and DJ sets, whilst also offering an intimate hangout for locals, as well as international and national tourists. Mark’s vision was to create a sophisticated modern twist on a classic speakeasy style, with the interior of the venue creating a homage to the design ethos of the 1920s, including wood…
National Technology Associates (NTA), a leading AV integration, design and engineering company, has chosen Waves Commercial Audio solutions for Todd English’s Olives, a new fine-dining venue in Las Vegas, Nevada. NTA installed the Waves CA1000 Commercial Audio DSP Engine to deliver stellar audio quality for live entertainers and diners at the venue, which is located at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. NTA specializes in providing advanced AV solutions for the gaming and hospitality industries. For this new design and installation project, NTA worked with the venue to provide a multi-zone audio system for the restaurant and lounge areas that would be…
