The MLT² (Moving Light Truss²) from HOF has won the Innovation Award for Crafts of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. The prize was awarded on the 4th of October in a festive ceremony at the K21 Ständehaus in Düsseldorf by NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart. The MLT² Pre Rig Truss from HOF was awarded the Innovation Prize for Crafts in North Rhine-Westphalia because it enables shorter set-up and dismantling times and, thanks to the dolly with its telescopic legs, requires less manpower than its predecessor, the MLT. Likewise, the rotatable steel fork connectors allow vertical…
Author: James Robertson
Optimal Audio has appointed Atendi as its exclusive distributor in Norway. Optimal Audio, part of the Focusrite Group, manufactures a one-stop solution of control, amplification and loudspeakers for small to medium sized commercial installations, with a focus on supporting multi-zoned venues. Its streamlined product-offering works seamlessly to deliver simple-to-install, high quality sound systems that can be easily operated by anyone, not just engineers. Founded in 2010 and based in Drammen, Atendi supplies audio, lighting, AV and staging equipment to the professional and commercial markets, and is firmly established as a major player in the industry. The company is an importer…
Atlona has promoted longtime Northeast Regional Sales Manager Adam Griffin to a North American sales leadership position. Adam assumes the Director of Sales and Business Development role vacated by Jamey Swigert, who recently became Atlona’s Executive Director. Griffin will report to Swigert and lead all North American inside and channel sales activities for Atlona’s commercial and residential AV markets. Adam will work closely with regional sales managers, distributors, and dealers in each territory, and oversee the sales engineering department that works closely with Atlona partners and end users to design systems. One key objective is bringing the Atlona and Panduit…
Love of Christ Generation Church has a rich history, founding multiple locations and fostering a forward-thinking faith in the UK and Africa. Its most recent congregation, opened this September, is a newly built cathedral on Landmark Beach in Lagos. The impressive, modernist building can accommodate 5,500 worshipers across its two main spaces to host church services, choir practice, bible classes, and more. Ghana-based Amsons Audio was contracted to design and install the audio-visual system for this striking new building. The contract was the company’s first major project in Africa, and owner Eben Awuah knew it demanded a no-compromise approach. He…
Bluesound Professional, the premium distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, has announced the addition of two new distribution partners, while also adding new Asian markets to the Lenbrook Asia portfolio. The two new distribution partners include BVD International a regional distributor in the Caribbean, and Linearic, a distributor in Poland. Meanwhile, Lenbrook Asia, a sister company to Bluesound Professional and fellow subsidiary of Lenbrook International, has been laying down operational requirements to extend their distribution of Bluesound Professional products to additional markets in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia. “We are delighted to be…
Griffith University recently collaborated with Videopro, ThreeOneFive Innovations and HARMAN Professional Solutions to create an immersive active learning space using cutting-edge AMX networked AV solutions. Founded in 1971, Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland with five physical campuses spanning three cities, and a sixth digital campus. With more than 50,000 students and 200,000 respected alumni, Griffith University is one of the world’s top-performing universities. In order to deliver an immersive learning experience, Griffith University teamed up with Videopro, Australia’s premier dealer in audiovisual equipment, and ThreeOneFive Innovations to install a state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional Solutions AV…
Martin Audio has announced the latest release of its control software VU-NET (2.2.2), which alongside new firmware for iKON amplifiers, implements new features. Preset support has been added for Martin Audio’s award-winning constant curvature loudspeaker, TORUS T12, including when it is also used in conjunction with its partner cardioid subwoofer, SXC118. Martin Audio iKON amplifiers can now be added to the Q-SYS ecosystem within the Q-SYS Designer software. Features can be controlled from the software, Q-SYS compatible UCIs and GPIO logic ports integrated into Q-SYS cores and peripherals. These control features include gain and muting, sleep and standby and alarm notifications,…
Lighting Ministries designs and installs new stage and house lighting systems while emphasizing service at Houston-based ministry When Living Word Church in Houston, Texas, was having trouble maintaining their sanctuary lighting system – partly due to problems acquiring spare parts – they reached out to Eric Bernstein of Lighting Ministries, who quickly surveyed the situation and prescribed a lighting upgrade of Elation stage and house lighting fixtures. “I know that whatever fixtures I specified would need to be serviced and I wanted to assure the prospective client that these lights could be easily repaired when needed,” stated Eric, alluding to…
Version 2.2 of Powersoft’s ArmoníaPlus – a major update which enables integrators to share projects and work collaboratively in the cloud – is now available to download from its website. The update transforms the already industry adopted system design software by freeing systems integrators, designers and installers from the constraints of local storage, making it possible to access and collaborate on projects remotely from anywhere in the world. Primarily designed for systems engineers, but available in both ArmoníaPlus skins (Install and Live Sound), the new feature allows users to save projects in a Microsoft-based cloud, in addition to on a…
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. And with that comes a demand for classy bars and restaurants to meet friends and colleagues and celebrate the chic lifestyle synonymous with Miami. 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 visiting the city. Mark’s vision was to create…
