Cementing the company’s aim of delivering nationwide coverage with dedicated regional support, FBT Audio UK is delighted to announce Mike Roissetter as its Business Development Manager for South Wales, the Midlands and the South West of England. A well-known and highly respected figure within the UK industry, Roissetter is described by FBT Audio (UK) Managing Director, Mark Parkhouse, as “the right man with the right ideas as we continue to grow”. Roissetter brings a body of experience to his new role, having worked in both audio retail for the Soundpad chain of stores, and distribution for a number of global brands…
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Ashly Audio has announced Alliance Audio Visual Group will represent all of Ashly’s DSPs, amplifiers, user interfaces, and digital mixing consoles throughout southern California and southern Nevada. “Ashly Audio has a well-earned reputation for building processors, amplifiers, and interfaces that are thoughtfully designed, and are rock-solid-reliable right out of the box and into the distant future,” said Matthew Jensen, owner and principle rep at Alliance Audio Visual Group. “Ashly offers a range of solutions that complements our existing line card and that completes the synergy of product solutions that we can provide for our customers. We’re especially excited about Ashly’s…
Southern California’s Anaheim Christian Reformed Church has an elegant 300-seat sanctuary with a 42-foot high peaked ceiling, rich woodwork, and plaster and glass surfaces. While the architecture is awe-inspiring, its highly reflective hard surfaces present acoustical challenges. As part of an extensive sanctuary renovation, the church called upon GLS Creative Group and Apex Audio to design and install an upgrade for their decades old, original sound system. GLS specified Fulcrum Acoustic’s compact passive cardioid loudspeaker systems to focus high-fidelity sound on the congregation while aesthetically integrating with the space. “As we couldn’t install loudspeakers below the proscenium arch, and lacked…
A recipient of nineteen Tony Awards, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, Massachusetts is widely recognised as a focal point for artistic and technological innovation. To support this ambitious endeavor, A.R.T. recently acquired an extensive Meyer Sound system consisting of a D-Mitri digital audio platform and a complement of 88 self-powered loudspeakers, including new LINA line arrays and an immersive surround setup incorporating proprietary IntelligentDC technology. “With a mission statement like ours, it’s critical that we can follow through on the promise with what we can do in sound,” said A.R.T. Sound Manager Sam Lerner. “Thanks to this new…
Opened in 1978, Teatro Nacional is now the Guatemala’s largest cultural complex, with an auditorium capable of housing audiences of 2,000+, to watch up to 300 artists on the large stage, and more than 50 musicians in the orchestra pit. The theatre’s technical director, engineer Luis Tala, welcomed the completion of the system installation. “This is a very special moment. I remember when I started talking about this project with Celso Papadopoulos of NEXO Latin America, more than 12 years ago.” By the time official authorisation was received, NEXO had released the compact STM M28 main modules, providing one of…
The Sauna Theatre Thermen Soesterberg, has been equipped with NEXO super-compact ID Series loudspeakers, dealing with temperatures of more than 150°F. One of the host venues for the 2017 Aufguss world championship, the Sauna Theater of Soesterberg can accommodate 150 people. The Aufguss (also called “gettata di vapore” – “Steam blow” in Italy ) is a wellness / purification / entertainment ritual which is performed in the sauna , either by an employee of the wellness-centre or by an authorized guest called aufgussmeister (Steam Master). The rite revolves around the centre stove, where attendants pour water mixed with essential oils on the hot stones of the sauna stove.…
Milos Systems delivers and installs support structures to hold power distribution (air, electricity and data) for machine equipment, lighting fixtures and control monitors in the new production hall of Lear Corporation Seating. The structures for this new production hall, which produces car parts for Western Slovakia, were constructed from the strong and durable Milos M290B series truss. City Light Slovakia, a long time Milos customer and specialises in the import, sale and installation of professional technical equipment. The brief for the project was clear – deliver an easy, yet robust, support structure for power distribution equipment custom designed for the new…
With 144 luxury rooms, Lakehouse offers ample entertainment options to delight and renew, including swimming, golf, tennis, lake activities, as well as award-winning indoor and outdoor dining options complete with audio solutions from VUE Audiotechnik. “When we develop restaurants, we always look for ways to cultivate ambiance that is on brand,” explained Brett Miller, President and CEO for property managers Eat.Drink.Sleep. (EDS). “Having a top-notch audio system is essential for creating the right vibe at the right time, whether it’s background music, the soundtrack to our water screen light show, or special event DJ.” To design the perfect audio package…
Bourbon, Edinburgh is a three-room basement space that includes a bar/lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Having taken over the space from a previous nightclub the management team invested heavily in completely renovating and updating the venue both aesthetically and technically. KV2 Audio were invited to demonstrate products to the venue in situ, following which there was no doubt that KV2 products would be the ultimate fit. Each area was subsequently equipped with a range of KV2 products selected for their incredible sonic quality, clarity and output. The primary Club Room features KV2’s SL 4.12 and SL 2.15 wide-dispersion, slim-line mid/hi and…
In 2018, the Ehrlich Brothers toured large arenas with their latest show, Fascination; with the duo, Andreas and Chris Ehrlich, relying on chain hoist systems and controllers from Movecat. To replace in their entirety the kinetic systems previously used, Ehrlich Entertainment GmbH invested in Movecat’s VMK-S chain hoists, V-Motion-E variable motion controllers and I-Motion Basic-C show controllers. The Movecat VMK-S chain hoists, which comply with BGV C1, DIN 56950:2012- 05 and EN 61508 SIL 3, are notable for their innovative technology and ultra-flexible handling whilst meeting the highest safety standards. Henceforth, Ehrlich Brothers productions will employ seven special versions of…
