In her most recent work, artist Sonja Bäumel aims to stimulate the cultural imagination by exploring the vital relationships and interconnections between human bodies and microorganisms. This performed and multi-sensory installation seeks to alter our perception of the human body’s boundaries and invites visitors to embody the human in a more-than-human world. The Mirror Head by Dynamic Projection Institute is used as part of the creative process to project a real amoeba that overlays the installation and travels in the environment. The installation ENTANGLED RELATIONS—ANIMATED BODIES, which is currently being shown in the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna,…
Author: Todd Staszko
Lynx Pro Audio has introduced the new KR series, a line of passive, two-way loudspeakers specially designed for installations where high volume is required whilst delivering excellent vocal clarity with low distortion. The two full-range models belonging to the KR series feature two-way passive 10″ and 12″ versions, with a 1″ driver mounter on a 90° x 60° rotatable horn. KR cabinets are ideal for a wide range of fixed applications, such as KTV rooms, conference halls, houses of worship, as well as discos and nightclubs. The double port located at the rear of the enclosure creates increased bass frequency…
QatarEnergy’s architecturally striking new auditorium within Doha’s West Bay area opened in late 2022, offering the company a space for conferences, keynote addresses and lectures. Its beehive-style ceiling is rigged with Vari-Lite VL2600 Profile, VL800 EventWash, Cantata LED and Leko LED luminaires from Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, to provide rich colors and contrasting looks. The lighting throughout is controlled by a Neo Console and Vision.Net system. AV systems integrator and Vari-Lite’s Qatar partner Techno Q was appointed by the Arab Engineering Bureau to design, specify and install a lighting and control system for the auditorium during…
In alignment with a wider global vision, large-scale integration technology specialist, Pro Media Audio Video Europe, part of the Clair Global Brand Group, has rebranded as Clair Global Integration (CGI), effective immediately. A world-class technology integrator, Clair Global entered the European market in 2021, led by industry veteran Eddie Thomas. Keeping the audience experience at the forefront of its expert delivery in audio systems, network design, AV, network management, and IT comms and infrastructure, CGI in Europe will continue to design and deliver exciting work across spaces that resonate and inspire, in-line with its US operation. Over the past two…
ADJ has expanded its portfolio of theatrical lighting fixtures with the introduction of two new compact and versatile LED-powered ellipsoidal luminaries – the Encore Profile Mini Color and Encore Profile Mini WW. Both fixtures are mini but mighty, designed to offer powerful lighting capabilities in a compact size, making them ideal for a wide range of applications where space is limited. The Encore Profile Mini WW features a potent 40W warm white LED engine with a 50,000-hour average life expectancy and 3000K colour temperature. Its light is focused through precision-engineered optics to deliver a crystal-clear output with an even field…
TAIT, the global creative engineering group for live experience environments, is celebrating the opening of a new factory in Suffolk, UK. Having been part of the Haverhill landscape since 1978 in the form of Delstar Engineering (which became part of TAIT in 2013), supplying stage sets and machinery to many West End shows and venues, numerous Cruise Ship theatres, and worldwide theme parks, the firm has now expanded its facilities with a move from Haverhill’s Homefield Road to a new 100,000 ft2 manufacturing facility at The Ridge development on Iceni Way. The new facility enables TAIT’s expanding team of design…
QSC have introduced L Class; the next generation of advanced, intelligent, active loudspeakers for applications ranging from simple, portable, plug-and-play setups, to demanding, networked, high-tech AV productions and fixed installations. The remarkable result of a deep understanding of customer needs and application requirements, L Class delivers its exceptional performance and extraordinary audio experience via high-output amplification, state-of-the-art DSP, premium components, extensive system intelligence and an elegantly intuitive user interface. L Class also sets a new standard for ease of use, as its users will be able to confidently configure and deploy any L Class system with unmatched speed and reliability.…
What was your entrance point into the laser industry, where and when did you start? My first job was with a company named Laser Fantasy International (LFI) in 1995. My husband and I were on the road in the USA for three years performing educational and entertainment laser shows for schools. After three years the company approached me to be their Laser Safety Officer, and eventually promoted me to be the Director of the Production Department. LFI supported my efforts to be involved with standard development – a critical aspect of my professional career, and I am still an active member of…
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Claypaky entertainment lighting business to Germany based ARRI AG. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Claypaky, established in 1976 and acquired by OSRAM in 2014, is headquartered in Seriate, Italy and is recognised as a leading global provider and worldwide reference brand in the professional high-end entertainment lighting market. Claypaky has strengthened its technology leadership through LED- and Laser based portfolio extensions, and offers an innovative, award-winning portfolio of moving body and moving mirror projectors,…
World-renowned director Robert Wilson, known for his avant-garde theatre works, has created an immersive sound installation entitled ‘Gloria’ at the famed Sainte-Chapelle church in the heart of Paris, which utilises 15 Amadeus loudspeakers. Hailing from Waco, Texas, Robert Wilson was 17 years old when, during his first trip to Europe, he discovered the Sainte-Chapelle, a jewel of Gothic art radiating on the whole Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris. It was a shock. He felt “the same strong emotion” when he returned to the royal building to finalise the preparation of ‘Gloria’; a 360-degree sound installation which…
