Having gained a reputation for providing a wide range of solutions for a variety of spaces, Em-Tec are exclusive distributors of Funktion-One in the UAE, with the teams at both companies developing a strong relationship built on the creation of exciting, state of the art venues. Read the full article in the 34.3 edition of MONDO-DR here https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/md34-3_digital_issuu/90
Author: Todd Staszko
Thanks to a recently completed acoustical and AV revitalisation, Bristol Beacon continues to shine at the centre of the city, as a place that embodies creativity, community, and sustainability… Read the full article in the 34.3 edition of MONDO-DR here https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/md34-3_digital_issuu/70
The 1,900-seat Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin’s Mitte neighbourhood features a 3,000 square metre stage, officially the world’s largest. Surrounding the record-size stage is a 24-metre-wide proscenium, the largest in Europe. For over a century, the Palast Berlin has attracted tourists and locals alike to its stages where audiences can experience productions that blend music, dance, and acrobatics, often featuring a cast of over 100 performers. From Cirque du Soleil to original shows mounted just for the Palast, the performances onstage always match the scale of the Friedrichstadt-Palast itself. Hosting up to eight shows per week, the theatre draws an impressive half-million…
Creative Technology (CT) has announced the expansion of its Systems Integration (SI) department in the Middle East with the addition of four highly skilled professionals. These strategic hires underscore CT’s commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to its valued clients. The newly appointed team members bring a wealth of experience and specialised skills to their roles, enhancing CT’s capabilities in various aspects of Systems Integration. With the recruitment of a Business Development Manager, Solutions Architect, Contracts Manager, and AV Estimator, each member of the expanded team brings a unique set of skills and accomplishments. CT welcomes Hassan Kteish, an…
Blaze Audio has announced its debut partnership in China with AV distributor Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin Electronics Technology commencing April 1, 2024. Boasting over 100 professionals deployed nationwide, Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin continues to push boundaries by offering cutting-edge system solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of sectors such as Government, Enterprise, Hospitality and Education. This dedication maintains its position as a trailblazer in the nation’s AV distribution industry. Niels Tholander Lorentzen, Executive Director of Sales in EMEA/APAC at Blaze Audio, expressed his optimism: “Our alliance with Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin presents an exciting business prospect…
During ISE in Barcelona, Spanish manufacturer Equipson unveiled Aulum, a new series of loudspeakers that are designed for outdoor applications such as gardens and terraces. Part of Equipson’s WORK PRO brand, the Aulum Series includes two acoustic enclosures – AL 1003 F and the AL 503 M. Both are cylindrical in shape and offer 360° horizontal and 120° vertical sound dispersion, with a frequency response of 90Hz -18KHz.. The AL 1003 F is designed for ground installation and looks perfectly at home in a flowerbed or on a patio. Made from aluminum and with an IP65 protection rating, it can easily…
Powered by Blackmagic Design, Zalando’s groundbreaking new broadcast center redefines fashion storytelling, connecting more than 50 million customers with innovative style and contemporary trends, while overhauling the retailer’s AV systems. Content creation in the fashion and lifestyle sector? For most, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and other major social media platforms would come to mind. But a retailer with its own broadcast center? Meet Zalando’s broadcasting unit, which in 2023 moved to a newly inaugurated facility in the heart of Berlin. Eben Olivier, senior broadcast specialist at Zalando, emphasises, “Our work on the broadcast and video production team focuses on building meaningful…
Community Europe has announced the appointment of amplification luminary, Martin Andersson as Product Director for Belgian amplifier manufacturer, APEX. Andersson is the son of Lab Gruppen co-founder, Kenneth Andersson and held multiple sales and product management positions with the iconic amplification and processing brand before starting his own OEM amplifier module business, Ampsource. In the newly created Product Director role, Martin Andersson will lead product management and development for all existing and forthcoming APEX ranges. “With our CloudPower installation amplifier platform firmly established, we’re ready to take on new challenges and different vertical markets,” reflected Community Europe S.A founder and…
One of the longest running and independently operated venues in the United States, First Avenue, recently began a new chapter to add to its illustrious history with the first installation of the new L-Acoustics L Series concert sound system in the country. With sound quality being at the forefront of First Avenue – perhaps best known as the venue featured prominently in Prince’s 1984 movie ‘Purple Rain’ and subsequent music video for the song of the same name – its management decided to upgrade the PA in the 1,500 capacity main room after 12 years, and the L Series was…
One of the most iconic monuments in Paris, Dôme des Invalides, has been celebrated and enhanced with a new innovative cultural attraction – AURA Invalides. Having been captivated by the AURA experience at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, cultural operator Cultival tasked its creators – multimedia studio Moment Factory – to create the first AURA experience in France. Designed by Moment Factory and produced by Cultival, in partnership with Musée de l’Armée, the AURA Invalides experience is the result of a long process of research and collaboration, undertaken by passionate teams specialising in heritage enhancement and the digital arts. Read more…
