A custom K-Array loudspeaker solution has been deployed at the London HQ of Australia’s largest global insurer, QBE, as part of a major upgrade of its AV systems. Supplied by UK distributor 2B Heard, and installed by The Pyramid Group, the loudspeaker system provides localised audio coverage of the company’s Broker Lounge and Town Hall meeting spaces while being hidden from view. With more than 14,500 employees in 37 countries worldwide, QBE is one of the world’s top 20 insurers. Its flagship European headquarters in the City of London features a range of purpose designed meeting spaces, reception, events areas,…
Author: Jacob Waite
LS Group were approached by Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre to upgrade their house lighting systems from the old incandescent system to LED. Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre is a house of worship that also features a beautiful timber-lined 2200-seat, tiered auditorium, which is often used for concerts, conferences, symposiums, small exhibitions and expos. There are plenty of jokes about changing light bulbs, but they usually don’t involve 80 fittings, however, that was the brief for Nick Abel and Mike Jones, the managing directors of New Zealand’s LS Group, when they were contacted by the management of Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre. “They…
Audiophile Components Inc. created a flexible audio system featuring solutions from JBL, Crown, Lexicon, and Soundcraft for a multi-purpose facility in the Philippines. Audiophile Components Inc. installed a complete Harman Professional Solutions sound system at the Alaminos Convention Centre, in the city of Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines. The facility, also known as the Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Centre, opened in 2017 and hosts everything from conventions to large-scale concerts to small private functions. Because of its diverse programming, it required a sound system that was not only robust, but also incredibly versatile. The City Council of Alaminos, hired Audiophile Components Inc.…
Wooridle Church, located in the Pangyo district of Seongnam City near Seoul, South Korea recently upgraded its newly built, multi-purpose chapel with Allen and Heath, dLive and SQ digital mixing systems. In 2015, the Church decided to extend its six-level property with a further two floors, in order to accommodate its 5,000 worshippers. The multi-functional, 550-seat venue was unveiled in April 2018 and was built specifically for wedding ceremonies, events and church retreats. Designed and supplied by Sama Sound, the set-up includes a dLive S5000 surface on FOH, accompanied by a DM48 MixRack and Dante card. Additionally, a ME-U Hub…
Encompass AV designed and installed a building-wide audio system managed by Symetrix Prism-series DSPs for Chicago-based restaurant Gibsons Italia. The new Gibsons Italian restaurant opened in September 2017, a four-story beauty on North Canal Street in the West Loop area of Chicago, the restaurant overlooks the convergence of the North and South branches of the Chicago River. The high-end venue called for an equally high-end sound system and Chicago-based systems integrators Encompass AV delivered exactly that. Designing and installing a building-wide audio system managed by Symetrix Prism-series DSPs. “Steve Lombardo, the owner of Gibsons, likes really good sound,” Encompass AV…
Tom Van de Sande, son of founder and CEO of Belgian pro audio manufacturer PVS, Patrick Van de Sande, takes the reins as PVS CEO. The move was presented to the public during the celebration of the 35th birthday of PVS. The company is also finalizing an investment of 12 million euro in new buildings for R&D, Quality control and distribution in Stevoort, Hasselt. A few years ago, PVS already invested heavily in its own experience centre at the Veldstraat in Hasselt. In the meantime, the company has bought the buildings and terrains of a former transportation company in Stevoort,…
LOUD Audio confirms the landmark sale of Eastern Acoustics Works to RCF Group. LOUD Audio, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and parent company of the Mackie brand, recently announced the sale of EAW business from its portfolio of pro audio and MI businesses to the Italian pro-audio company RCF Group. The move marks the third and final divestiture by Transom Capital Group aimed at allowing LOUD Audio to narrow its focus to the Mackie brand and deliver the best possible products and experience to its pro audio customers. “While I have truly enjoyed working with all of the brands in…
ETC, the manufacturer of lighting and rigging technology, announced the promotion of four ETC employees into Vice Presidents roles. ETC has seen consistent growth over the past several years and now employs over 1200 people in 10 countries around the globe. Those hired into these positions are all long-time employees of the company and have a combined tenure of nearly 80 years with ETC. Fred Foster, ETC CEO says, “Each of our new VPs bring fresh viewpoints to our executive group which is something we constantly encourage across the entire company.” Jake Dunnum is the new Vice President of Commercial and Industrial Operations.…
As of September 2018, fans attending events in Europe will be able to enjoy exciting moments on the new 1.8mm fine pitch rental screen Unano manufactured by Unilumin Group. The crossover between rental and NPP (Narrow Pixel Pitch) LED displays has impressed the industry for its innovative design ideology of “fine pitch to move” and becomes the spotlight on high-end applications such as conference, broadcast, exhibition – among more. To keep up with an evolving demand for the high-end rental market, event service companies in Europe embark on a significant investment in the latest technology ahead of next season. In…
Lamp announces its entry into the LED rental market with a range of new products. Frank Tian, the General Manager of Lamp commented: “For a long time we’ve focused on the fixed installation and sports market, we’ve won the trust of our customers and enjoyed a quick growth. Meanwhile, we are having more and more requests for LED rental screens, from both existing clients and new. With the right team available in the company now, we believe it’s time for us to enter this market.” Since the launch of Comet Series in Prolight+Sound 2018 in Frankfurt, Lamp has been receiving…
