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Volume 19 Issue One January–February 2020

NEWS BUSINESS Hills heeds Amber warning signal

RENTAL HDL 20-A serves Any Entertainment

DISTRIBUTION Audac names SEA partners

APPOINTMENTS QSC hires senior director for North Asia

EDUCATION dLive training delivered across China

SPECIAL REPORT Q&A with Ashly Audio CEO Jim Mack

PROJECTS Large Constellation spotted in Jakarta

FEATURES BARELY VISIBLE Innovative new EDC Acoustics speaker system at SEC

MAKING AN ENTRANCE The Star Sydney’s grand foyer is transformed

ALL HANDS ON DECK India’s first domestic cruise sets sail with Bose

COVER: OUT OF THE WOODS Meyer Sound Constellation arrives in China

REAL-WORLD LEARNING Collarts’ recording, mastering and post setup

UNDER COVER Caroline Moss visits Mumbai’s Canopy Media

MOVING ON UP WSDG designs new facility on an existing relationship

GOING OTT Netflix meets Dolby and Avid in India

Editor’s note Those of you with an observant eye might have already noticed something different about this issue of Pro AVL Asia as we enter 2020 – yes, we’ve had a refresh. At the front of the magazine, where we bring you all the important industry news, we’ve added a section dedicated to the rental market. Next up, stories regarding distribution have been brought forward and given a more prominent role towards the front of the magazine, from there leading into appointments and education news. Special reports and project news come next, before giving way to our comprehensive and varied features section, which has also been given the style treatment. In doing this, our aim is to make the content easier to scan and digest, as well as simplifying access to the stories that interest you most. We’re proud to again be bringing you exclusive and current editorial content from our great industry, so beat the January blues and get down to enjoying this new, improved issue. It just remains for me to wish you, our readers, a healthy and prosperous New Year.

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LETTER FROM AMERICA Dan Daley asks whether weather makes a difference 72 LETTER FROM EUROPE Phil Ward on the value of keeping quiet

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COMPANY PROFILE How Spectrum AV is a dream come true for Vincent Chua 74 COMPANY PROFILE It’s more than just amplifiers driving Powersoft

SHOW REVIEW Sports theme dominates at InterBEE

TECHNOLOGY Beneath the surface of Allen & Heath’s new Avantis console

TECHNOLOGY Matrox on the next phase of AV-over-IP

NEW PRODUCTS The industry’s most comprehensive product news

ANALYSIS Meyer Sound discusses the importance of pro audio education

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NEWS NEWS

Meyerheeds SoundAmber increases presence in Asia Hills warning signal ASIA: Meyer Sound has set its international partners. Providing distribution in key territories throughout Hills AV business into its existing Integrated sights firmly on the growing Asian direct access to factory support the world,–both Apartdesign and Community are Solutions division. ‘We look forward to market with the formation of Meyer including services, tech now united with Biamp at Jands. Having – welcoming the Hills staff into our company, Sound Asia. Headquartered in support and sales management transitioned to either a sole or the brands represented by Hills into our Singapore, the new venture will means we can offerdistributor the personal dealer-direct distribution system to better portfolio and many new customers into a provide marketing and technical connection to our regional support specific countries, Australia and relationship with Amber Technology,’ he support operations throughout the customers that Meyer Sound is New Zealand (ANZ) timely into this said. ‘We are 100% focused on serving the region, coordinating with national known for falls worldwide.’ category. ‘Through ourtopartnership withnew AV markets in Australia and New Zealand, distributors extending from Australia In addition setting up the Jands, weSingaporean are able to offer in and New Zealand, across Southeast office,customers Meyer Sound the regionhas ourannounced full productnew portfolio from a Asia and beyond. The existing sales and extended single distributor – including Aparthas retail and office in Mumbai will continue to partnerships. EV Group been hospitalityappointed loudspeakers, large operate. as theCommunity manufacturer’s venue loudspeakers Cambridge ‘We have seen tremendous growth distributor inand Vietnam, whileSound Management solutions,’ announced Biamp in this region over the past few years Numthip Associates will serve president,as CEO andSound’s co-chairman, Rashid and we’re committed to building that Meyer pro markets Skaf. ‘Ourdistributor customersforthere will now have a momentum into the future,’ said Thailand. Deco Andrew Poh, Salmah El Haissane and Chris D’bais single point of contact, giving access Meyer Sound’s senior vice president 2000 in Thailand andthem PT Karta AUSTRALIA to superior service, complete solutions and of marketing, John McMahon. Jaya Elektrindo in Indonesia have quick access to all countries in the Arup and, most recently, as an is a no-brainer,’ explained Meyer Following approvalour from its shareholders, position. an exceptional experience.’ ‘We are expanding company been named as distributors for the region.’ enjoys a strong market leadership application engineer at Harman Sound’s sales manager for Oceania Amber Technology has acquiredThe technical Hills MD CEO David LenzInternational. commentedHe is joined by Foundedresidential in 1970, Jands a presence with a full Limited team dedicated home comprises cinema market. teamand in Singapore and Southeast Asia, Chris D’bais. the Hills Audio Visual (AV)design business. will be ledthat the sale to aAmber Technology, its variety of Long-term facilities inSingaporean multiple locations to to business development, distributor, by Andrew Poh, Salmahwith El Haissane, who will serve ‘With a growing and highly skilled Under the terms of the technical agreement, the sole focus on specialist the AV industry, more serve ANZ market. ‘We’re proud services and after-sales Group, meanwhile, hasto be technical sales support as and PR and marketing coordinator in team based in Asia, we will not onlythe Coda majority AV personnel – including yearswith of experience,the was a positive chosen toalso represent Biamp’s distribution full line of support, of specifically for Asia and been allocated who joins than Meyer30 Sound new Meyer Sound Asia office. support local customers but also sales, business productsystems design outcome the employees, customers and products,’responsibilities commented Jands GM, Geoff Oceania. The bestdevelopment, solution was to for Malaysia. andfor integration ‘For a solutions-based tech global tours coming through the management and technical staff the Hills AV business. ‘Hills Smith. ‘We’ve worked together for almost establish Meyer Sound Asia with an– have experiencesuppliers gained asofan acoustic company, having more boots on region and help coordinate large been has aconsultant long history in the two years,www.meyersound.com building a great relationship. office transferred in Singapore,toa Sydney-based hub city with Amber and AV design for of participation the ground in the same zones director, installation Hillstime managing Davidprojects Lenz working with Technology. In addition, the majority of AV AV markets in Australia and New Zealand,’ I’m looking forward to further growing brands distributed by Hills in Australia and he explained. ‘Our future lies in the health, the business, especially with the addition and this is a wonderful opportunity for New Zealand are now under the Amber technical services and security technology of loudspeakers for installed sound us to bring together two passionate and Technology umbrella. sectors, and so we are very pleased to applications now available from Biamp.’ professional teams to create a stronger Hills’ decision to exit the AV business have found a new opportunity for our AV organisation that will better serve our www.ambertech.com.au follows a strategic andhas operational colleagues, customers and suppliers at customers and manufacturer partners.’ between such as the HD 25 here in WORLD: Sennheiser opened review important relationship www.biamp.com that recommended Hills focus Following the saleSennheiser of Hills AV, and and Bra keeping șov. We are Brașov. I think this is a great a new manufacturing plant in on its Health Amber Technology.’ division anddue its to larger security and technical Amber Technology MD Peter Amos said the in line with Biamp’salready global seeing commitment the benefits ofwww.hills.com.au the source of pride for the team and Romania commence www.jands.com.au services where it company was looking forward to merging the to streamline sales, support and product city’s outstanding infrastructure a testament to what we have the firstDistribution assembly ofdivision products and its industrial and academic already achieved.’ in November 2019. Located in resources.’ The Romanian factory will also Brașov, the factory has already been completely staffed with 116 ‘Following the successful be responsible for products employees that will be responsible phased introduction of including the HD 600 headphone for the manual assembly of manufacturing activity in Brașov, it series for the audiophile market, WORLD is great to see this manufacturing as well as professional products both professional and consumer Just weeks products, after Prolyte Group announced of its three – Milos While Area Four Industries will restructure Area Four Industries.base ‘Our has current partners already become acapabilities vital electronics including including thebrands HD 300 Pro studio that it could no longer guarantee the continuity Structural monitoring Systems, Litec and TOMCAT Prolyte’s management, and it is a great remain equally important forSennheiser’s us. I trust thatproduction in place, pleasure to focus and specialise its four production part of the German company’s HD 25 DJ, headphones and– were of business failure to meet andnew solidified. James Thomas strategy, willwelcome keep its our new in colleagues two years, Prolytestrategy,’ will be number one inVioleta combined the production sites. it states that ‘Prolyteto furthered HDthe 600 and HDfollowing 300 Proitsseries XS Wireless Digital – a financial obligations, theXSW-D company has been Engineering came on board in 2014. DNA intact’. customer satisfaction.’ to the Sennheiser family,’ said ‘I am very happy to join the Balint, GM of the Brașov plant. headphones and new wireless microphone series for acquired Area Four Industries. ‘We will invest in the development Prolyte Area Four created in 2012, ‘Inwas particular, it is an honour DanielofSennheiser, co-CEO at Industries official opening of our new wireless by microphone series. TheAs a result, musicians and videographers. www.areafourindustries.com Prolyte becomesofthe to join the as a brand, as well ideas and ‘It is also when the engineering expertise, for creating șov plant todesign be responsible important manufacturing base here in as in new Sennheiser. establishment thefifth Brabrand www.prolyte.com Area Four group. products,’ František Zykan, CEO of the start experience, and manufacturing the fullassured team now www.sennheiser.com is part of Industries Sennheiser’s strategy legendary Sennheiser products to recognise of an knowledge Brașov. With

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NEWS: BUSINESS

Focusrite to acquire neighbouring Martin Audio

Focusrite founder and chairman, Philip Dudderidge, Martin Audio Managing Director, Dominic Harter, and Focusrite CEO, Tim Carroll WORLD Focusrite Group has announced plans to acquire Mar tin Audio, adding the British loudspeaker manufacturer to its growing por tfolio, which includes the Novation and Ampify Music brands, as well as

ADAM Audio, which was bought in July 2019. Mar tin Audio has repor tedly been on the radar of Focusrite founder and chairman Phil Dudderidge for several years.

‘I have known Martin Audio since its beginnings in Covent Garden in 1971,’ Dudderidge revealed. ‘Founder Dave Martin and I became close friends in 1989 when I served as an advisor to him and non-executive chairman for a year or so as we prepared the company for sale to Tannoy Goodman International. Martin Audio is a close neighbour to Focusrite Audio Engineering in High Wycombe and their current management recognised that Focusrite plc was the obvious trade candidate to acquire the business from its private equity and management ownership structure.’ Martin Audio underwent a management buyout in the summer of 2018 when LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group backed the management team as it purchased the manufacturer from its parent company at the time, Loud Audio. LDC invested £12 million for a stake in Martin Audio to grow its business alongside investment from the team led by managing director Dom Harter. As Focusrite takes over, Martin Audio will continue to operate from its offices and factory in High Wycombe under the leadership of Harter.

L-Acoustics’ A15 and KS21 take the stage in SEA SINGAPORE Hot and humid weather could not deter close to 100 rental and install sound professionals from attending the demo launch event organised by distributor Sennheiser Asia for L-Acoustics’ new A15 multifunctional, full-range loudspeaker and its sub companion KS21 at the outdoor Coliseum on Singapore’s Sentosa island. Part of the A Series introduced just a few months earlier, a flown central cluster of four A15 Wide providing 120° horizontal dispersion, as well as left and right stacks each comprising two A15 Focus on top of two KS21 subs, served as examples for the acclaimed versatility of this product family. This allows users to form stacked or flown horizontal and vertical arrays with Panflex technology to achieve the required coverage, or to deploy single elements, targeting audience sizes anywhere from 50 to 5,000, according to the manufacturer. Khiew Chung Wah, L-Acoustics’ application engineer for Asia, explained further details such as the simplicity of set up and configuration as a result of a ‘one-on-one’ concept – one sub for any one top, and one channel of an LA4X amplified controller for any one enclosure. Indeed, the entire system was powered by just three LA4Xs, all receiving signals via AVB from a P1 processor/bridge. In addition to the scalability and features of the A Series, Khiew highlighted an added value, particularly for new L-Acoustics users on the road. ‘It is the entry ticket to the L-Acoustics Rental Network,’ he stated,

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‘In Focusrite we have an industry neighbour of the finest pedigree; a global leader in its own right,’ Harter commented. ‘Their culture mirrors our own and, getting to know the team, I sense a strong similarity with the deep-rooted values of our own Martin Audio Family. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we take this next step; a momentous occasion as the Martin Audio brand enters its 50th year. Working with Tim [Carroll], Phil and the Focusrite team, I look forward to seeing all our staff and the wider family grow together.’ Carroll, Focusrite Group’s CEO, explained that his company is taking a targeted approach to acquisitions. ‘The acquisition of Martin Audio is a strong demonstration of our strategic aim to expand into new markets,’ he explained. ‘Martin Audio is also an established brand with solid financials that instantly add value. The Martin Audio family share our hunger to innovate and our passion as music and sound enthusiasts. That we’re just a stone’s throw away will only further help unite us in achieving our common goal.’ www.focusrite.com www.martin-audio.com

Dalet expands Baton WORLD

Khiew Chung Wah presenting the new A15 and KS21 ‘which, up until now, was reserved for the K Series only.’ The audience was then able to listen to both horizontal and vertical arrays with speech and playback music before a five-piece rock/pop live band performed onstage. Luther Ong, director of local integrator, Resonate Solutions, was ‘most impressed with the wide coverage, which would be beneficial in some 500- to 800-seat houses of worship where the room is wider than deep,’ adding that he also liked ‘the pressure of the subs all the way to the back while, for a 21-inch model, being compact in size’. James Tan, technical manager of Atech Integration Engineering, agreed: ‘I can

imagine systems in churches, auditoriums and multipurpose halls. I very much like the sound – with the playback music, it was almost hi-fi.’ A 10-strong delegation from Resor ts World Genting, including assistant manager Tony Lim, had made the trip from Malaysia. ‘Not long ago, we had a K2 system installed in one of our larger venues,’ said Lim. ‘We are now here exploring solutions for other spaces. We would need to tr y it out onsite but, initially, the A Series could work well in our 2,000seat outdoor amphitheatre.’

Dalet has expanded the integration of the Interra Systems Baton to include the Ooyala Flex Media Platform. Designed to address QC through the supply chain, this expansion will automate quality checks at different stages while powering media factories for production and distribution. ‘Dalet and Interra have had a long successful partnership,’ said Kevin Savina, director of product strategy at Dalet. ‘In the past five years alone, we have done over 50 joint Interra Baton and Dalet Galaxy projects worldwide. This has been a very fruitful relationship and we expect this success to continue with the support of Interra Baton to the Ooyala Flex Media Platform, with the next major deployment being in India.’ ‘Video quality is increasingly crucial in today’s competitive M&E landscape,’ added Bea Alonso, director of product marketing at Dalet. ‘The integration of our platforms with the industry-leading Baton QC platform provides an automated solution for accelerated delivery of highquality, tested content, opening the door for media companies to increase their operational efficiency and better monetise their catalogues, no matter their business model.’ www.dalet.com

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NEXO launches the P12 in Asia

NEXO’s Joe White with the new P12 SINGAPORE Over 50 sound designers and engineers, systems integrators and rental providers followed an invitation to witness the launch of the NEXO P12 coaxial loudspeaker and the matching L15 subwoofer at Yamaha Music Asia’s premises in Singapore. NEXO’s business development director for SEA, Joe White, and Yamaha’s senior technical engineer, Aloysius Tang, led a presentation of the feature-loaded yet compact enclosures initially introduced in 2019. ‘Over 25 years, our PS Series is probably the most sold system of its kind in the region,’ said White. ‘The new P Series is the evolution – the next generation of our point source loudspeakers. Again, we’ve taken the best of everything, put it together in a package and are significantly louder than everyone else.’ The attendees were made familiar with the wide range of possible applications for the P12 benefitting from easily interchangeable horn flares with 60° x 60°,

90° x 40° or 60–100° x 40° dispersions, connectors on three sides, pole-mounted, suspended or as a low-profile floor monitor, and an install-specific version. After learning about amplification options, most notably the NXAMP4x2mk2 four-

channel amplifier for passive and active operation, they were given the opportunity to experience the P12 and L15 firsthand. ‘I’m really impressed with the flexibility of the P12,’ stated freelance sound engineer, Mark Spencer. ‘It sounds very good, both as a floor wedge and a top, so it can be used equally well as either.’ ‘We have a number of PS15s in use,’ noted Daniel Hgalel, sound engineer at Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic school, ‘and the P12 is definitely a contender for replacing them. It’s smaller, lighter, easier to use as both PA or wedge with the quickchange horn flares and, even without subs, it still produces a lot of low end.’ Robert Soo, principal consultant of Cogent Acoustics, added his point of view: ‘Some of my clients with larger venues and multiple rooms need systems that they can easily haul around and use in different configurations depending on the event. I could well imagine the P12 and L15 being a solution for them.’ www.nexo-sa.com

From Projection to Pixel WORLD

Projection Artworks has undergone rebranding and will now be known as Pixel Artworks. The name change is to reflect the company’s increasing use of technologies such as OLED and LED solutions as it moves into the global market.

‘For over a decade, our pioneering creative, technical and deliver y exper tise has grown alongside the incredible advances in pixel-based display technology,’ explained Tom Burch, managing director of Pixel Ar tworks. ‘For years, we’ve been telling clients’ stories through the best medium for that project, whether that be OLED, lighting design, LED or projection mapping. It’s time our name reflects this.’ As the company expands, it now has more than 50 staff members across two continents. ‘Our clients used to come to us when the nights grew darker and people thought of projection; now our talented team can design vir tually limitless concepts that excite, explain and inspire in any environment – from digital out-of-home to giant airpor t activations, to choreographed live shows and 360° immersive experiences,’ said Burch.

NEXO’s P12 and L15 launch in Singapore www.pixelartworks.com

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Genelec smartens up at launch event WORLD

Genelec first introduced its new Smart IP technology all the way back in February 2019 at ISE. Now, that technology has made its official debut within the new 4430 two-way active installation loudspeaker at a special launch event at the Finnish Music Hall of Fame in Helsinki. The Finnish Music Hall of Fame was chosen as the location for the launch event as it has already been installed with more than 120 4430 loudspeakers. The installation was conducted by systems integrator Bright. ‘When Smart IP was announced, we knew instantly that it offered the perfect solution for the Hall of Fame,’ said Santtu Sipilä, head of installation at Bright. ‘We were already familiar with Genelec’s outstanding audio quality and long-term reliability, so to be able to integrate every 4430 into the system via a single Cat cable made the whole process of installation and configuration incredibly straightforward yet provides us with amazing levels of control. We have set out to help make the Music Hall of Fame a new global benchmark for quality content and user experience, and Genelec’s Smart IP technology has played a key role in allowing us to realise that goal.’ Genelec’s managing director, Siamak Naghian, explained that the Finnish

manufacturer’s research into IP loudspeaker technology began in 2005. ‘The response to the preview of Smar t IP at ISE back in Februar y was so over whelmingly positive that we knew that this valuable work would now allow us to fulfil a ver y obvious gap in the installed audio market,’ he said. ‘The 4430 is just the first of a number of loudspeaker models to incorporate Smar t IP technology, and we look for ward to expanding the range in 2020 and beyond. For the Finnish Music Hall of Fame to become such a prestigious early adopter of Smar t IP makes us ver y proud, and even more excited for the future of our installed audio business.’ The launch event star ted with an opening address from Naghian, followed by speeches and presentations from Mikko Vanni, chairman of the Hall of Fame Museum, and Aki Mäkivir ta, Genelec’s R&D director. Before a buffet dinner was ser ved, Bright’s Sipilä provided an over view of the Hall of Fame installation, while tours were conducted after the invited guests had eaten. The evening concluded with per formances by baritone Hannu Ilmolahti and pianist Ilmo Ranta.

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RCF acquires Montarbo Audionamix wins C2W WORLD

WORLD The RCF Group has added another brand to its portfolio with the acquisition of fellow Italian pro audio manufacturer Montarbo. Going forward, the Montarbo brand will be operated and run by AEB Industriale, which will also oversee the distribution of its products. Montarbo joins DPA Microphones, EAW, AEB Industriale brand dBTechnlogies and RCF within the RCF Group. RCF Group CEO Arturo Vicari is delighted to welcome Montarbo into the fold. ‘It’s a historic brand that has contributed to the evolution of the music and professional audio industry in Italy and around the world,’ he said. ‘For anyone who, like myself, has followed the development of this market over the years, elite brands such as Montarbo have a special significance and, therefore, represent a wonderful opportunity for us to increase the value of our group. The RCF Group is

Audionamix has become the winner of the Amsterdam Dance Event’s (ADE) 2019 Tech Companies 2 Watch (C2W) competition for its XTRAX STEMS software. The C2W competition invites any new ideas that will help transform the music industry. Audionamix won the award due to the quality of the software’s AI-created stems and simple workflow. In addition to securing the C2W award, the XTRAX STEMS software has been nominated for the 2020 NAMM Technical Excellence and

Creativity (TEC) Awards and is the only software solution nominated in the Best DJ Production category. For 35 years, the TEC awards have celebrated innovative professionals and products, and are decided by professionals who work within these fields. The winner of this will be announced at the 2020 NAMM show event on 18 January. www.audionamix.com www.tecawards.org

Arturo Vicari one of the most dynamic organisations in the global professional audio industry, meaning Montarbo will be able to live up to its potential and continue to grow alongside us.’ www.montarbo.com www.rcf-group.it

Ideal Systems expands its presence in Indonesia INDONESIA

CEO of Ideal Systems for Asia. ‘We have now delivered AV solutions to over 15 government departments in Singapore, for example. This rapid growth in challenging market conditions highlights the unique synergy we obtain from combining our AV and broadcast engineering skills. Today, we see the boundaries between AV and broadcast blurring further as we move to 4K, IP and the cloud. Our unique skillset combining broadcast, AV and interior design is giving us a major competitive advantage in the marketplace to design and deliver complex AV solutions to the more demanding corporate AV customers, not just to South East Asia but across the APAC region.’

Ideal Systems has opened a larger office building in Jakarta. The systems integrator has had a presence in Indonesia since 2014 for its broadcast business and launched a pro AV division in Jakarta in 2017. Located in Joglo, West Jakarta, the new premises will accommodate the company’s sales, support, service, engineering and pre-staging teams under the lead of country head Indra Syahputra. ‘The rapid growth in our AV business in Indonesia is tracking that of our other Southeast Asian offices in Singapore and Malaysia where we are providing top-tier organisations with pro AV solutions including healthcare, education, hospitality and government sectors,’ said Fintan Mc Kiernan,

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Vega Global reaches fifth APEx WORLD

AVIXA has named Hong Kong-based systems integrator Vega Global as an AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) for the fifth consecutive year. This is a citation for integrators and consulting firms that deliver to AVIXA’s high levels of quality and technical capabilities. It can only be met when a company has a network of Certified Technology Specialists (CTS) and abides by AVIXA’s standards of customer satisfaction. Vega Global retains its APEx status as it adheres to these conditions while conducting work across Asia and Europe. ‘We are truly proud to once again be regarded as an APEx company by AVIXA,’ said Laurie Chow, managing director of Vega Global. ‘Our commitment to continuously deliver innovative and

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exceptional AV solutions and services to our clients has made this sequential recognition possible.’ Matthew Deayton, global business development director of Vega Global, added: ‘We strive every day to achieve excellence across our business with the ultimate goal to deliver robust services that adapt in approach to each client’s business objectives and organisational footprint. Leveraging the standards set by AVIXA we are able to deliver consistency that is understood by our multi-national clients throughout the diverse spectrum of the APAC market.’ www.avixa.org www.vega-global.com

IEMITO brings manufacturers together WORLD In order to bring in-ear monitor (IEM) manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and end users together, custom IEM expert Mike Dias has created the In-Ear Monitor International Trade Organization (IEMITO) with the goal to provide information and to act as a directory for its members. This will include features such as job placement assistance, industry best practices and trade show participation. Dias learned about the in-ear industry when he worked for Jerry Harvey at Ultimate Ears. He then became the global sales and marketing director for Logitech, the parent company for Ultimate Ears, where he became a speaker for custom in-ear monitors. ‘I’ve watched the industry grow from the back of a tour bus to what it is today and have been able to cultivate

mutual respect and friendships with all of the pioneers of the industry,’ said Dias. ‘It was hard not to notice just how big the industry has become and how many manufacturers are now participating globally.’ Since its launch, many manufacturers have supported this organisation, including Sensaphonics. Its founder, Michael Santucci, added: ‘With the growth of the IEM product category over the past 25 years, it’s important to have a trade organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of both manufacturers and end users while promoting the use of IEMs. Sensaphonics is proud to be a founding member of IEMITO.’ www.inearmonitor.org

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EZpro Fuzhou founder Outlineequips meets new StraitFunktion-One’s Brompton processes EAVP andjoins Nexo Unilumin awarded with Honorary Culture Art Centre theatre Smaart and instructor Eminem’s Rapture join school theatre forces with Barco Fellowship A-Team Plus and Show Bros MBC casts Genies commit to Riedel during FINA World Championships

CHINA: The newly built Fuzhou for sound reinforcement and WORLD: Unilumin will be AUSTRALIA: Elite Audio Visual After running acoustic simulations Big Picture and crew chief for the Strait Culture and Art Centre is loudspeaker management. An collaborating with Barco after Productions (EAVP) has installed of the space, the EAVP team tour. Rapture’s video rig comprised WORLD designed to represent the five embedded web server hosts stakeholder andline controller a Nexo Geo S12 array of determined that in addition to two a large upstage wall formed from petals of a jasmine blossom. 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Ross Dalet Patricio Cummins Prolights international VegaVideo celebrates Davidwelcomes Dohrmann takes distribution install appoints Global support role at L-Acoustics solutions appoints architect country manager for new office B-Tech NEW expands into Korea WORLD

APAC: Patricio Cummins was have prestigious references in Asia deployments in Latin America then that, when have in Japan. For its 2019 International Distributor recently welcomed to the Dalet crowd andPacific the feedback frommerged, the conference an we even promising ‘Patricio joins the Dalet teamabout where Conference in Minturno, Italy, Prolights team as the new general manager aremore heading and ourpotential “next of Dalet Asia Pacific (APAC), where under the guidance of Patricio. We with two decades of experience welcomed over 150 international distribution step” shows us that we are definitely on the WORLD: Davidover Dohrmann Dohrmann most recently served of scientific will be taking from Cesar himcombination great success in his new in the broadcast, media and right trackawish partners, customers and designers from he over –unique watch this space.’ has joined L-Acoustics to lead as technical director for Adamson excellence, entrepreneurial Camacho, who has been appointed endeavour.’ telecommunications industries Paolo and Albani, 40 countries. Prolights’ internationalteam sales and‘I passion the audience support for Systems Engineering, where he tothe theapplication position of head of business Schlayen added: ‘I want to a proven track record of successfully The attendees were welcomed by Prolights’ manager,spirit added: am truly for amazed by the installationsforacross Europe, led a team providing support and said ‘Inetwork. am development Latin America. personally Cesar for the developing new business and responseexperience,’ managing director, Fabio Sorabella, followed and energy thank of ourDohrmann. distributor the Middle East, and training across the Asia Pacific honoured tohe behas ableput to contribute new role Africa will include dedication into managing expanding into new markets across by keynote speeches and presentations Cummins’ It was great to see everybody engaging andto OCEANIA: Mifsud has joined visions Asia. Holding Tonmeister region. At L-Acoustics, adding the the story of theideas company, handling Dalet’sasales, project and thesuccess Dalet across APAC. Asia Pacific. He is a well-prepared covering theTrevor past, present and future inspiring others. Thebusiness energy and they thethe Ross Video including Oceania the team in degree, histhe rest of Asia as well as the EMEA and specifically inspiring the a in customer success teams across His contribution was instrumental leader who brings expertise, contributed of company, expansion ofsound the engineering really helped to make the event the role of The solutions architect. experience region to his remit, Dohrmann will application team moving to APAC region. includes work as a driving our install business enthusiasm and a fresh perspective Italian HQ. event also highlighted recent great success. I thoroughly lookdevelopment, forward Working both in installations Melbourne and sound for worked artists for and be based in Hamburg, Germany. forward.’ previously growth and customer to the team,’ said Stéphane seeing what productions and that out ProlightsCummins was engineer the future will bring success.’ us.’ of thein,company’s SydneyItalia, office,the British performers of styles, frompeople rock visit ‘It’s to jointoa know company Ooyala, heall drove customer chief used including X-Factor F1 where ‘We’ve had over 150 us,thrilling from our morethat about Schlayen, us and what weoperating do,’ said officer www.l-acoustics.com MifsudPrix brings decades to classical. is shaping our industry, and that has David www.dalet.com adoption and managed service www.prolights.it ofhave Dalet. ‘Both and Ooyala Patricio Cummins Grand and almost the UEFAtwo Opening Ceremony. closest customers through to people who want Sorabella. ‘I couldn’t asked forDalet a better Dohrmann of experience to the broadcast manufacturer, having worked in the IT and broadcast engineering THAILAND: Vega Global has sectors, in live, prerecentlyspecialising appointed Piyada and postproduction environments. Srichat as the country manager Hetowill bethe part of office the international lead new in pre-sales Bangkok.team. Her new role will

involve managing overall operations, establishing the brand’s objectives as well as increasing Vega’s client base. Srichat previously worked in several management positions in the Thai sector and has over 10 years of accounting management KOREAand sales experience. B-Tech AV Mounts has increased its global footprint with the addition of B-Tech Korea to the B-Tech International Group of companies. This launch will allow B-Tech to build on its previous success in Korea, where it has been active for five years, as well as offering a higher level of local suppor t Trevor Mifsud for its customer base. ‘I am excited to be a part of the Ross Video team, helping to deliver high-impact, highefficiency production solutions to our customers,’ Mifsud stated. ‘I look forward to drawing upon my knowledge and experience to help increase the success and growth of Ross Video Oceania.’ His previous experience the B-Tech Korea will alsoinprovide industry has seen Mifsud designing, installation and full systems Piyada Srichat developing andser implementing integration vices throughout broadcast systems, ‘Welocal aregraphics very excited to the market. In addition, bespoke software solutions and a have board to lead to serPiyada ve the on Korean market, advanced newsroom automation our newKorea office website in Thailand,’ B-Tech has been workflows at Nine Entertainment said Matthew Vega created and aDeayton, new showroom Coand and, prior tofacilities that, development at Sydney Global’s business training will open production house, Zspace. director. ‘We believe thatinher at the company’s office Amanda of extensive background in the Seoul inLeighton, the near director future. sales for Oceania, is delighted AV industry, as well asunique her to B-Tech is repor tedly have Mifsud on board. have knowledge of the Thai‘We market, among its sister companies continued to expand our footprint willthe bring forth continued in B-Tech International inGroup the region I’m success Vega Global. We very in for theand way it obviously carries pleased that an ourincrease pre-sales haveinstallation seen in function out and systems now needs resources activity in additional the ASEAN countries integration work, and has – already it’s proof that an increasing and adding Thailand to our compiled a por tfolio number of content creators in the listprojects of branch offices further of throughout South region are taking of Ross strengthens ournotice capabilities Korea. and like what we have to region.’ say,’ she across the entire APAC commented. www.btechavmounts.com

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Loud and Direct in Singapore SINGAPORE Singaporean distributors Loud Technologies Asia (LTA) and AVL Direct teamed up for a demo day at The Star Per forming Ar ts Centre, which drew well over 80 sound and lighting professionals, including visitors from Thailand and the Philippines, to experience a number of the latest and greatest products from the por tfolios of dBTechnologies and DTS Lighting. Spread across three venues at The Star, all presentations were delivered by personnel from both Italian manufacturers. Referring to real-world user cases, DTS Lighting’s technical sales engineer, Giorgio Cassara, demonstrated the Alchemy 5 and Euphony 3 moving head beam wash light, the Synergy 5 Profile moving head and the IP65-rated X Brick wash projector. ‘We had appointed AVL Direct as our distributor for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia earlier in 2019,’ said Carmen Savarese, international sales manager at DTS. ‘We are ver y happy with their commitment, so we came over to suppor t them in increasing the visibility of our brand and showing these products, most of which are here on display for the first time in this par t of the world.’

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Colin Oliveiro of AVL Direct flanked by DTS Lighting’s Giorgio Cassara and Carmen Savarese

Several dBTechnologies loudspeakers, including members of the ES and DVA series, VIO X and the VIO W floor monitor, were demoed in a separate room. The VIO X205 in particular left attendees impressed, as Attaphon Aphaithong, chief marketing officer of AT Prosound in Thailand, confirmed: ‘At its size, it is surprisingly powerful; as if it’s always right in front of you, while sounding very good.’ On The Star’s Terrace outdoor theatre stage, Manuele Poli, dBTechnologies’ APAC sales manager, gave a brand presentation,

followed by application engineer Riccardo Vanin elaborating on Ingenia and VIO series loudspeakers with the help of demo tracks played through IG4T and VIO L208 arrays with S118 subs surrounding the stage. Poli also lauded the organisers for their efforts: ‘With LTA and AVL Direct, we have strong partners combining skills and knowledge in both the touring and installation market segments, bringing our brand to another level in Singapore, an important hub in the region.’ ‘We are very pleased with the attendance at this event and the feedback we got,’ stated Colin Quek, LTA’s managing director. AVL Direct’s owner, Colin Oliveiro, added: ‘When planning this, we had mainly the touring sector in mind, so it’s great to see that several installers were present as well.’ The event came to a close with the ultimate demo – a live performance of local rock band Jack & Rai through the VIO L208/S118 system. www.avldirect.co www.dbtechnologies.com www.dts-lighting.it www.loudtechnologiesasia.com

Hi-Tech presents L-Acoustics Open Days INDIA

L-Acoustics’ Indian distributor, Hi-Tech Audio Systems, recently staged L-Acoustics Open Days in Mumbai and New Delhi to serve as launch events for the manufacturer’s A15 Series, complete with demonstrations. L-Acoustics sales manager Peter Owen conducted the demonstrations with assistance from application engineer, Ian Fellbom. The Mumbai event took place at St Andrew’s Auditorium and was attended by a raft of representatives from rental companies and audio engineers. The main focus of the event was to promote the A15 Focus and A15 Wide cabinets. The A15 speakers form part of the latest generation of L-Acoustics’ ARCS system, which also comprises the A10 Focus and A10 Wide, as well as the KS21 subwoofer.

commitment providing the best solutions for our clients and connecting with new prospects. In Mumbai, we showcased the products in an auditorium environment, whereas New Delhi displayed the same series in an open venue.’

The Mumbai event was held inside St Andrew’s Auditorium ‘Mumbai was our first L-Acoustics Open Day in India and we were overwhelmed by the response,’ said Rajan Gupta, managing director, Hi-Tech Audio Systems. ‘With the new A15 Series, we are able to reaffirm our

‘Both Mumbai and New Delhi had contrasting venues for the setup,’ commented Fellbom. ‘Hi-Tech Audio Systems’ technical team did a great job with the indoor and outdoor installations in New Delhi. I met a few of the renowned rental companies and audio engineers in both cities.’ Hi-Tech Audio Systems sales director Nirdosh Aggarwal added that the distributor hopes to organise further demonstrations and training sessions. ‘You connect with your clients, meet with new clients and together you plan for greater success,’ he commented. www.hitechaudiosystems.com

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Clear-Com recognised for manufacturing excellence WORLD

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) has presented both Clear-Com and its parent company, HM Electronics (HME), the 2019 AME Excellence award for the quality of the manufacturing processes of Clear-Com’s products. The AME Excellence Award is given to companies that demonstrate excellence in manufacturing and business operations as well as continuous improvement, best practices, creativity and innovation. The AME assessors highlighted the companies’ level of employee engagement, including facility design, employee training resources, systems for schedules and managing workflow, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

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‘We are honoured to be recognised by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence,’ said Mitzi Dominguez, president of HME and CEO of Clear-Com. ‘Our team members consistently demonstrate a passion for excellence and commitment to quality and continuous improvement. These are more than just core values we talk about. They are values we live by and practise every day and this commitment to excellence is reflected in the quality of Clear-Com products.’ www.ame.org www.clearcom.com www.hme.com

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The Avantis completes Thai tour

THAILAND Sonos Libra, Allen & Heath’s Thai distributor, has finished its nationwide tour showcasing the Avantis. The series of roadshows included hands-on experiences with the Allen & Heath products as

well as demonstrations and mixing masterclasses. A total of 120 rental company owners and live sound engineers attended the events. An example of this is at Studio28, a recording studio in Thailand, which provided the first public demonstration of the Avantis console. This was then followed by an oppor tunity to test out the console, ask questions and learn about dif ferent mixing workflows. ‘Users are loving the dark mode appearance of the new Avantis console, together with the ease of use. It’s been great to have so many of the highly respected engineers and rental companies in Thailand with us to celebrate the launch of Avantis,’ commented Alfonso Mar tín, CEO of Sonos Libra. ‘We’d also like to thank the FOH engineers who gave up their time to help suppor t these events and, of course, to all of those who joined the roadshow along the way. Stay tuned for more events and training around Thailand in the ver y near future.’

Next-proaudio welcomes its distributors WORLD

Next-proaudio welcomed more than 70 international distribution partners, dealers, customers and designers to its 2019 International Distribution meeting in Porto, Portugal. The event began with a welcome dinner followed by a tour of the factory the morning after, where visitors were shown the recent expansion of the company’s headquarters and the steps in the organisation and production processes. Presentations on its demo room and on the LA26 also took place shortly after the tour. In the afternoon, Next-proaudio demoed its newest products including the LA212x, LA122.v2, LA122A and LAm114xA at the Multiusos de Guimaraes, a multipurpose arena in the north of Portugal. Visitors were then welcomed into the Next-proaudio building the following day to go through a presentation on the N-Rak, its power rack solution using X8 amplifiers by Powersoft. The R&D director and owner of Next-proaudio, Antonio Correia,

presented the company’s software: Soundware, Audio Tool and AST. The programme concluded with a reception event in the afternoon. ‘We have received part of our distribution network, and it was a great opportunity for us to show all of them our improvements on the facilities, the products and the team,’ said Andre Correia, manager at Next-proaudio. ‘We were more than happy to receive all these people from different parts of the world, all with the same ambition to grow Nextproaudio worldwide.’ Sergio Pinto, Next-proaudio’s sales manager, added: ‘It was exciting to see the passion and the enthusiasm of everybody. We’re proud of our team and the distribution network. We could see our recent LA26 being one of the highlights of the event, with orders of more than 200 units after the meeting. We couldn’t be more satisfied.’ www.next-proaudio.com

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Sennen Speakers chooses PowerX INDIA

Sennen Speakers, a loudspeaker manufacturer in Mumbai, has chosen PowerX’s transducers for its products. The speakers were distributed by Dev Electronics. Sennen Speakers has worked with PowerX in the past, integrating with its 18LFA 1200, 18LFA 1800 and 12M400 drivers. Sennen Speakers has also designed loudspeakers using PowerX’s HDF755 drivers. ‘With PowerX transducers at the heart of our innovative Sennen Speakers, we’re able to deliver loudspeaker solutions that will meet key criteria, be it performance, sound quality, reliability and road-ruggedness,’ said Sennen Dourado, director of Sennen Speakers. ‘I’ve been using PowerX in a number of our custom-designed loudspeaker solutions and I’ve noticed more and more clients switching over to PowerX purely for the quality and value that these products deliver. Users from across the country prefer working with Sennen Speakers because they know that our speaker solutions assure maximum performance value and, with exemplary support from PowerX and Dev Electronics, we’re able to treat our customers to the best experience for their investment before, during and after the sale.’ Dilip Deviani, director of Dev Electronics, added: ‘Over the years, PowerX has consolidated its presence as a leader in the professional transducer market. The brand has grown consistently, not just in terms of users, but also in terms of performance value, and the overall portfolio of high-quality products that it offers to every segment of

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Netflix Post Technology Alliance welcomes Nugen Audio WORLD

the market. PowerX offers a complete and structured range of high-quality transducers and amplifiers, along with ready-to-deploy speakers, and the brand has successfully maintained and improved its heritage of innovation and quality manufacturing and with the support and love of amazing patrons like Sennen. I believe the brand will continue to grow and flourish as a market leader that not only meets its users’ expectations, but also surpasses them.’

Nugen Audio has announced that its Loudness Toolkit has been included in the audio tool category of Netflix’s Post

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HDL 20-A setup serves Any Entertainment AUSTRALIA

headroom to spare.’ The power-to-weight ratio of the HDL series has also impressed Holding. ‘It’s certainly great having a powerful PA, but the real advantage for us here is the low weight and compact format. We can fit the whole system into a single Pantech-style truck. Logistically that just can’t be beaten. ‘Depending on client requirements, we can build up two entirely separate systems for different uses at the one event and, because it’s an active system, there’s no need to split amp racks. You just roll out what you need and quickly connect it. When acts bring their own engineers to mix on our system, they’re usually happy when they see what they’re working with. It’s a setup many have used before and one that they trust.’

Any Entertainment, a production company specialising in touring, events and installations, added an RCF HDL 20-A active line array speaker setup to its inventory for use on mid-sized and large live music and corporate events. The company, based in Coffs Harbour, purchased the setup from RCF distributor Group Technologies. The setup comprises 12 HDL 20-As as well as four SUB-8006 dual 18-inch and four SUB-8004 single 18-inch subwoofers. They are mostly used on indoor concerts and outdoor festivals with audiences of more than 1,000 people. ‘With the HDL modules, there’s always enough power, no matter the gig,’ said Nathan Holding, production manager at Any Entertainment. ‘In fact, I don’t think we’ve ever seen the protection limiter LED trigger. We recently had the system set up for Australian electronic duo Peking Duk in front of 2,000 people and, while we did add two extra 8006 subs, we found the system still had plenty of

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Rajiv Sabharwal from Real Impact with Shinya Koshie from Sony India For an upcoming 4K HDR/SDR production, 15 sets of Sony’s HDC-4300 camera system were bought alongside an XVS-7000 switcher, a PWS-4500 4K server and a BVM-X300 monitor. ‘Sony India is excited about the collaboration with Real Impact, a renowned name in the broadcast space,’ said Shinya Koshie, head of the Professional Solutions Group at Sony India. ‘Innovation is ingrained

in our DNA and we want to ensure we deliver the very best product and technology to our customers. This partnership will not just help transform the kind of content viewed but will also prove to be a pivotal moment in the consumption and production of live 4K content. We look forward to a mutually fruitful relationship with Real Impact for many more years to come.’ Rajiv Sabharwal, director of Real Impact, added: ‘We believe in innovation and constant upgradation, both in technology and product development. We constantly strive to collaborate with companies who are doing exceptionally well in bringing out ground-breaking products and technological advancements. Switching to HD in 2009 has benefitted us for the past decade and we are confident that dwelling into 4K will take us a notch higher. With significant shifts of technology, from high-definition content to 4K, this movement is quintessential. We feel it is the right time to seize the opportunity by being the early movers and investing in 4K, which is ready to revolutionise the industry. Sony equipment is accepted by all our clients across India. With our past experience with Sony and its equipment, we have a high degree of confidence in the brand.’ pro.sony.com www.realimpact.tv

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Adamson comes to Senses DFP adds Sony PHILIPPINES

SINGAPORE Singapore audio, video and lighting supplier, Senses AVL, has added an Adamson S-Series system to its rental inventory. The purchase comprised 16 S7 line array cabinets, along with 12 S118 companion subwoofers, three racks of PLM 12K44 power amplifiers and four M12 monitors, and was facilitated by M3 Professional Audio. ‘We at Senses, being a boutique pro AVL solutions provider in the APAC region, constantly seek out technology to incorporate into a turnkey solution for all our clients’ events – big or small,’ explained Nic Tan of Senses AVL. ‘Our decision to make the purchase was a quick and obvious one after listening to a demo session held in Bangkok. In my opinion, the S7 delivers great audio, with a significantly reduced footprint. Not only does it sound good, it looks great. In our line of work, aesthetics are equally important.’ Ben Millson, managing director for Asia Pacific at Adamson, commented: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have Senses AVL as an additional S7 system partner in Singapore. They have an excellent reputation in the corporate AV market, with some household names as key clients, and naturally we are very happy to

Digital Fusion Production (DFP), a rental and service provider for video equipment in the Philippines, has invested in the HXC-FB80 camera system from Sony. ‘We’ve always believed in investing in the best. DFP already has a huge inventory of Sony products covering everything from HD camera systems, to multi-format switchers and OLED monitors,’ said Edward Cruz, managing director of DFP. ‘Our experience with Sony products has been exceptional. To support our growing live production business, especially foreign concerts and sporting events, we recently invested in eight units of the HXC-FB80. Sony’s HXC-FB80 gives us the

Nic Tan from Senses AVL with the new S7 system be able to provide a system that can help them to continue to build on this. We look forward to working closely with Nic and his team.’ www.adamsonsystems.com www.sensesco.com

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Mita Sound goes on tour with Pioneer DJ INDIA

Mita Sound’s Vinod Anjara recently invested in Pioneer DJ’s DJ Tour 1 system. The sale was facilitated and commissioned via Dev Electronics. Mita Sound has previously invested in Pioneer DJ products including the CDJ 350, 850, 900NXS, 2000NXS and 2000NXS2. ‘It was obvious to us that we would choose to facilitate this purchase from Dev

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opportunity to enhance our HD/4K coverage as well as future-proof our live production capabilities.’

Electronics alone,’ Anjara commented. ‘The buying experience is always smooth and the level of support we’ve received from the entire team at Dev Electronics has been unparalleled.’ www.develectronics.com www.mita-sound-service.business.site www.pioneerdj.com

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Dale Sound invests in Galaxies INDIA The Volite Galaxy Thunder 54x3W high-performance LED PAR is the latest product to be added to Mumbaibased Dale Sound’s portfolio. This will reportedly form the backbone of the rental company’s infrastructure that is deployed for live events and performances. ‘Specialising in planning, designing and customising light requirements for a variety of events ranging from parties,

performances to concerts, we require reliability and rock-solid performance,’ said Lincoln Dsouza, director of Dale Sound. ‘This is exactly what the Volite Galaxy Thunder 54x3W LED PARs provide us. They are so easy to use that operation is a pleasure and it has had an absolutely positive impact on the overall production value of the shows we’ve commissioned.’ www.sonotone.in

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Ayrton shows its true colours SINGAPORE

J5 Productions in Singapore has invested in 24 Ayrton Diablo-S 300W LED profile lighting fixtures. After a successful demonstration, the fixtures were purchased from Ayrton’s exclusive distributor, Total Solution Marketing. The Diablo-S 300W includes CMY colour mixing and a seven-colour wheel, a gobo wheel, an effects wheel and a full framing system. It is specifically designed for stage applications as it is equipped with a monochromatic LED light source that

is calibrated at 7,000K to generate up to 19,000 lumens. ‘They are definitely a good investment for all our projects – launch parties, concerts, conferences and any type of live events,’ said Justin Tan, managing director of J5 Productions. ‘We will be putting them out on many more of our shows.’ www.ayrton.eu www.j5.com.sg www.tsm-int.com

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NEWS: DISTRIBUTION

PMC goes Vintage in Thailand THAILAND

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PMC Speakers has officially named Vintage Studio as the distributor for its entire range of professional monitoring products in Thailand. The studio started serving as a distributor in 2016, when it began representing SSL. PMC also joins Furman, BockAudio and Soundelux in the distribution portfolio.

introductory period and people in Thailand are already starting to buy PMC. Last month, when PMC’s product specialist Chris Allen was here, we invited local producers and musicians to attend a listening session and everyone was very impressed with the monitors. Our staff are also very happy with them.’

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Audac has extended its reach into Southeast Asia with the appointment of Showtec as its distribution partner in Thailand and Sindo Exports in Singapore. Showtec was reportedly chosen for its existing infrastructure and knowledge of the local market, as well as the dedicated project team and customer service it provides in the country. Sebastian Chong, Audac’s APAC sales representative, is impressed by Showtec director John Chan’s experience, stating: ‘His experience and wide network in the region allows us to introduce our products

in a quality way to this new market. We are thrilled at the prospect of working with Showtec in the years ahead.’ In Singapore, Sindo Exports will manage the distribution, sales and service of the complete Audac product catalogue from its offices in the Lion State. ‘As we expand the worldwide distribution of our products into the Asia Pacific region, it’s imperative that we create relationships with companies that have the energy and enthusiasm necessar y to actively promote our products in their territor y,’ commented Chong. ‘I am really pleased to have appointed Sindo Expor ts as our distributor for this region.’ ‘With the increasing market demands on the Audac range, and our knowledge of the region, we are sure to create a prominent impact in the market,’ said Huimim Koh, CEO of Sindo Expor ts. ‘We were impressed by the range and scope of their ser vices, not to mention the quality of the Audac products. So, we’re excited to enter this par tnership.’ www.audac.eu

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Chis Allen (right) from PMC at Vintage Studio ‘PMC is a fantastic brand with a great heritage,’ said Vintage Studio’s owner and founder, Sudatip Puengrusme. ‘The sound of its monitors is unparalleled thanks to the unique Advanced Transmission Line technology and we’re all excited to be able to bring this level of quality to the Thai market for the first time. Everyone who has heard the PMCs in our studios has been incredibly impressed.’ Vintage Studio is no stranger to PMC, as its three control rooms are equipped with MB3 XBD-A, twotwo.6, twotwo.8 and result6 monitors, all chosen to meet the acoustics and size of each space. ‘We also use them for demonstration purposes because the brand is still quite new to the Thai market,’ Puengrusme added. ‘However, we have had a very successful

HH Electronics expands Asian reach INDONESIA

‘Working with Vintage Studio is a very different experience because they are primarily a commercial recording facility and have close contact with so many of the key players in the Thai music industry,’ Allen commented. ‘For us, this is a huge advantage as we are right at the start of establishing PMC as a brand in Thailand. We are confident that when people hear how great our monitors sound, they will want to buy them, and having a company like Vintage Studio as our ambassador is critical to our future success. What’s more, they are very proactive in the educational sector, which also fits in with our ethos of supporting musicians and producers from the start of their careers all the way through.’ www.pmc-speakers.com www.vintagestudiorecording.com

MALAYSIA

British amplifier manufacturer HH Electronics has announced a distribution deal with MHB Indonesia. This comes just weeks after the appointment of IMS as a distributor in neighbouring Malaysia. Ian Wright, director of global sales at HH Electronics’ parent company, the Headstock Group, explained the reasoning behind the new distribution arrangement with MHB: ‘The Indonesian market is very important to us and we are pleased to be working with MHB as they have long and very solid relationships with the dealer base throughout the country and they are very familiar with the retail, wholesale, rental and installation markets. Indonesia is a very challenging and price-driven market and we are confident that MHB are the right partners to re-introduce and grow the HH brand there.’ Billy Tan, MHB commissioner, is happy to have been trusted as an HH Electronics

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Meanwhile, in Malaysia, Mahajak Trio Electronics’ sister company, IMS Malaysia, has also been named as an HH Electronics distribution partner. ‘The IMS team are excited to bring the HH Electronics brand to Malaysia,’ said Henry Yap, IMS head of sales and operations. ‘We were blown away by the sound of the speakers during a product introduction [at the PL&S show] in Shanghai and we cannot wait for our customers to have a listen themselves.’ ‘Henry and the IMS team are very professional and came highly recommended by someone I trust within the industry,’ revealed Wright. ‘IMS representing HH will certainly help boost our presence and brand reputation within the wider Asian market.’

Ian Wright (centre) with the MHB team partner. ‘We trust in the product because of its long-standing reputation and dedication in the music industry,’ he said. ‘HH

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K-array forms unique distribution relationship in Indonesia INDONESIA

Akustika Swara has become the exclusive distributor for K-array Indonesia. In addition to supplying K-array products in the country, Akustika Swara will also serve as acoustic consultants and contractors, providing acoustic manufacturing materials and measurements for the Italian manufacturer. ‘We act as systems integrators, but different than most in Indonesia,’ explained Vicky Halim Maulana, CEO of Akustika Swara. ‘Basically, we are an engineering company not a trading company. We not only sell loudspeaker boxes, we design,

calculate and analyse challenges to find the most effective solution for our clients.’ As a member of the Acoustical Society of America, Akustika Swara works on projects based around the world. ‘We are glad that Akustika Swara has joined the K-array family,’ said Marc Vincent, K-array’s area sales director for APAC. ‘We are looking forward to developing in Indonesia.’

Harman Professional is targeting the retail sector in Vietnam with the appointment of Phuc Giang as the official distributor of AKG, JBL Professional and Soundcraft retail products. ‘In line with our APAC business strategy aimed at enhancing customer touchpoints across brands, solutions and verticals that we serve, we are happy to appoint Phuc Giang as our distribution partner for the retail segment in Vietnam,’ said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP and GM, APAC at Harman Professional Solutions. ‘Vietnam forms an important market in APAC with strong growth potential for professional audio solutions. The expanded distribution model leverages our brand strengths and Phuc Giang’s strong retail network in

providing world-class audio solutions to their customers.’ Phuc Giang has been involved with Harman’s Lifestyle division since it was established in 2000. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the distributor has offices and retail galleries throughout Vietnam. ‘We understand our customers’ need for solutions and support and, with our handson experience in the Vietnam market, we are thrilled to bring Harman Professional audio products to our customers in the retail segment and elevate their experiences,’ commented Lam Duc To Giang, Phuc Giang’s director. www.harman.com www.pgi.com.vn

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CMI to distribute Müller-BBM in Australia AUSTRALIA

Müller-BBM has chosen CMI Music & Audio to be its Australian distributor for its Vivace and Vicello electronic room enhancement systems. These have already been used in performance theatres such as the Oriental Theatre Qingdao in China and the Joan Sutherland Theatre in Australia. ‘CMI is honoured to be the chosen distributor of the Müller-BBM Vivace and Vicello for the Australian and New Zealand

market,’ said Peter Trojkovic, director and CEO of CMI. ‘Vivace is a worldleading electro-acoustic room acoustic enhancement system, boasting some of the world’s most prestigious performance centres as references of major successful achievements in improvements to room acoustics. We at CMI look forward to working with the local acoustic consultants to enhance and improve some of the

performance spaces within Australia and New Zealand.’ Elmar Schröder, managing director of Müller-BBM, added: ‘Müller-BBM Acoustic Solutions is very pleased to partner with CMI Music & Audio with the distribution for our acoustic enhancement and 3D audio systems Vivace and Vicello in Australia and New Zealand. Backed by the success of our first Australian installation in the Sydney

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Absolute AV brings Calibre to Southeast Asia SEA Calibre has recently appointed Absolute AV as its distributor for Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar. Absolute AV will provide all Calibre solutions, including the AiO LED display and the SmartBrick modular LED system, across these countries. Headquartered in Singapore, Absolute AV’s relationship with Calibre is reportedly off to a good start, more than living up to the expectations of both companies. ‘We’re delighted with the progress that Absolute AV have made over the past few months,’ said Willy Tsai, managing director of Calibre. ‘We knew that, with their core business and expertise in delivering great images, they would be an excellent fit for us and that’s how it is turning out. Our solutions for image processing, together with our range of displays, are highly complementary to their approach to the market. Their

The Absolute AV team existing connections with major businesses throughout the territory in banking and retail have proved hugely beneficial, as we hoped they would. We look forward to a long and mutually fruitful working relationship.’ Harry Tan, business owner of Absolute AV, added: ‘Singapore is a preferred location for multinational corporations to open their offices. We see corporate spending

to renew infrastructure with the latest in audiovisual solutions. With an environment of heightened security consciousness, there is also a need to invest in top-quality visual systems for command and control rooms. Our relationship with Calibre is already providing us with opportunities we would not previously have been able to address. Our business has always been about delivering complete

solutions and having access to Calibre’s range strengthens our ability to do that. The unique AiO display is taking us into new markets, such as hospitality and FinTech. We’re delighted with what Calibre is helping us achieve.’ www.absoluteav.sg www.calibreuk.com

Sonos Libra chosen once again by Allen & Heath VIETNAM

Earlier in 2019, Allen & Heath appointed Sonos Libra as its distributor for Thailand. It has now followed up by making Sonos Libra the exclusive distributor for its mixers in Vietnam. This will be effective immediately, with plans from Sonos Libra to extend its product training, presentations and support activities. ‘Sonos Libra has impressed us with its commitment to providing excellent service to the full spectrum of Allen & Heath customers in both Thailand and Vietnam, ranging from DJs and performers to systems integrators and rental companies,’ said

Allen & Heath’s APAC sales director, Jamie Ward. ‘With a dynamic, experienced team on the ground, we’re looking forward to growing the Allen & Heath brand together in the region.’ Alfonso Martín, CEO of Sonos Libra, added: ‘Allen & Heath is unstoppable at the moment and with the stunning new Avantis console joining heavy-hitters like Qu, SQ and dLive, this is the perfect moment to take our representation of the brand in Vietnam to the next level.’ www.allen-heath.com www.sonoslibra.com

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NEWS: APPOINTMENTS

Sanak Pandit joins Generation AV and Martin Audio APAC

Start-up company Generation AV, which represents Martin Audio in the APAC countries, has announced the appointment of Sanak Pandit as applications engineer. Based in Bangalore, Pandit has been working in audio since he was 14, having completed his studies at the Bangalore School of Audio under Vishnu Pandit, a technical expert in the

touring and rental market in India. In addition to working with his family companies of V&P Sound and SD Audio, Pandit also served as a freelance sound engineer for a number of Indian artists. Trained and certified in most of the industry’s leading advanced networking platforms, Pandit has, in recent years, led many training courses

Sanak Pandit from the basics of audio through to system design, measurement and optimisation for many rental companies and engineers in India.

Generation AV founder David McKinney said: ‘I am very excited to have Sanak in the team; he has the technical abilities to support all the brands in Generation AV and I believe will be a great asset to our business in Asia. With his strong background in the touring market, he is able to hit the ground running.’ Martin Audio MD, Dom Harter, added: ‘Following the appointment of Generation AV, it is reassuring to know that Martin Audio sales support in the APAC territories is in such safe hands with the appointment of Sanak. This is a developing region for us and it is vital that our customers know they have such an advanced level of on-the-ground backup.’ www.martin-audio.com www.generationav.net

Kramer Giovanni Barbieri named general names new manager of dBTechnologies CEO WORLD

WORLD Itzhak Bambagi has taken over the role of chief executive officer at Kramer Electronics. Bambagi’s background includes key executive roles at IBM and Digital/Compaq over the course of nearly two decades.

dBTechnologies has promoted Giovanni Barbieri to the role of general manager. Barbieri first joined the manufacturer in 2009 as its export sales manager, becoming business development manager in 2011 and serving as sales and marketing director since 2012. In the 10 years that Barbieri has been a part of the RCF Group-owned company, revenue has tripled, as has the worldwide distribution of its products with dBTechnologies solutions now reaching more than 160 countries.

‘Over the years, Giovanni Barbieri has demonstrated many qualities: first of all the ability to transmit who we are and what we can do to the market,’ commented dBTechnologies and RCF Group CEO, Ar turo Vicari. ‘This makes him the most suitable person to represent dBTechnologies, taking on the role of general manager.’ Barbieri reflected on how dBTechnologies was a smaller company, both in terms of turnover and workforce,

when he joined a decade ago: ‘What we have achieved and will achieve is mainly thanks to the team we have built, which lays the ground for other challenges and fur ther growth. For this reason, I am honoured with this new assignment and I would like to thank Mr Vicari and the entire dBTechnologies team for the work they have done so far and for the work we are going to do from now on.’ www.dbtechnologies.com

QSC hires senior director for North Asia ASIA

Itzhak Bambagi ‘I am both proud and honoured to be joining Kramer as their CEO,’ said Bambagi. ‘For the past four decades, Kramer has led the way with advanced AV solutions and the Kramer brand is known and respected worldwide. I have been a long-term admirer of Dr Joseph Kramer’s dedication, work and vision and look forward to working with the global Kramer teams to further enhance the company’s evolution and making Kramer even greater.’ Dr Kramer, who serves as president and chairman of the company he founded, commented: ‘We are incredibly excited to share this fantastic appointment. Itzhak’s decades of experience in sales, service and operational management paired with his deep understanding of advanced networking and cloud technology will be invaluable assets as Kramer meets the continuing challenges of the converging pro AV and IT industries.’

William Chan has joined QSC, filling the newly created position of senior director, North Asia. He will report to Markus Winkler, SVP Asia and EMEA, and takes responsibility for sales and business operations in the North Asia region with a focus on driving revenue growth in Greater China and Japan for the QSC Live Sound, Cinema and Systems portfolios. As part

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of the company’s APAC leadership team, Chan will also help in developing and implementing long-term growth of the sales and support infrastructure across Asia. ‘QSC continues investing in the APAC region to improve responsiveness and scale up our business,’ commented Winkler. ‘William will be instrumental in providing in-region leadership while working closely with our partners and customers to develop and execute our regional expansion and go-to-market plans.’ Chan has more than 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles and has a vast background in sales and marketing. Before joining QSC, he was the managing director at Shure Asia Limited, where he directed strategy and managed all vertical market teams across 14 Asian countries, carrying management responsibilities for Shure’s Asia Business Unit. ‘There are tremendous opportunities for business advancement and transformation in this region, and I look forward to being part of the QSC team that will plan and execute the company’s vision for

Andy Pearce the broader Asia Pacific market,’ Chan commented. In addition, QSC has promoted Andy Pearce to the position of senior director, Southeast Asia and Pacific. Pearce is now responsible for business sales and direct integrator business in the region and also reports to Winkler. www.qsc.com

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Riedel announces ANZ general manager ANZ

Riedel Communications has promoted Chris Johnson to the role of general manager at Riedel Australia. He will oversee operations in Australia and New Zealand, taking over from John Bell, who is remaining as a nonexecutive director during a transitional period. Before joining Riedel in 2016, Johnson worked on his own business in the UK, providing production engineering and design services to companies such as the BBC and IAAF. He worked with Riedel on several occasions including the 2012

Olympic Games and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Johnson moved to Australia in 2016 to lead Riedel’s rental business. Since then, he has developed the business and delivered a range of solutions to high-profile customers across Australia, including Vivid Sydney and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. ‘Riedel Australia remains one of the key hubs for our company globally, and it has been a launching point for our growth into Asia,’ said Cameron O’Neill, director of the Asia Pacific region at Riedel Communications.

‘As the region grows, we’ve worked on building a strong leadership pipeline in Australia. Chris has not only been fundamental in that effort, but his technical expertise and keen understanding of our customers’ requirements make him the ideal professional to step into this important position.’ Johnson added: ‘It’s been an exciting few years at Riedel Australia as we’ve grown our rental operations, and I’m thrilled to continue that work across the rest of our

business here in Australia and New Zealand. The broadcast and events industries are going through some really big changes at the moment, and we’re fortunate to be able to help our clients navigate those changes with our solutions. We’re in a unique position to be able to directly provide both the technology and the operational support that our customers need.’ www.riedel.net

Mathieu Pobeda joins Active Audio and APG as R&D director WORLD

Mathieu Pobeda has joined Active Audio and APG as the new R&D director for both companies. He will oversee the development of new products, with a strong emphasis on acoustics and transducers. Pobeda’s career stretches back 20 years. He has worked for Nexo for the last eight years, designing complete systems as an electro-acoustic engineer. He has also recently completed a master’s degree in Business Unit Management at the ESSEC Business School in Paris.

‘Active Audio and APG’s vision – which was explained by CEO Régis Cazin – was very appealing to me,’ said Pobeda. ‘I know there to be a lot of clever and talented people at the company; some of whom I have been in contact with for the last decade. From a personal point of view, the prospect of being able to use both my technical and my recently sanctioned management skills was a key factor in accepting a new challenge.’ Pobeda added that he doesn’t want to make big changes right away at Active Audio and

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NEWS: APPOINTMENTS

Jim Mobley promoted at Renkus-Heinz Global sales team expands at Clear-Com WORLD

ASIA Due to growth in the Asia Pacific region, Clear-Com has hired new members for its global sales support team. Jason Hao will be joining Clear-Com as an application engineer in Beijing after five years of

Renkus-Heinz has promoted Jim Mobley to the position of vice president of operations. He joined Renkus-Heinz in 1999 as its first application engineer and, since then, he has held the positions of senior application engineer and technical sales manager, roles in which he led Renkus-Heinz’s pre- and post-sales technical and design support, taught EASE, EASERA and SysTune classes, as well as creating the Iconyx Dealer Certification programme. ‘In his new position he will be responsible for manufacturing, purchasing and quality,’

explained Renkus-Heinz president, Matt Czyzewski. ‘Jim will work closely with the rest of the management team to strategise and develop long-term plans that usher in new levels of productivity, growth and success.’ Mobley added: ‘Among other things, I will focus on further developing our communications and processes to enable us to build on our legacy and accomplishments and continue to grow.’

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of expertise, he also has a genuine dedication to putting the customer first. This has earned him an excellent reputation throughout the markets he serves. It is also very much in keeping with our own philosophy at Chauvet, so he will fit in very nicely with our corporate culture and make valuable contributions to our continued growth in Asia.’ Kwan added: ‘Not only is this a company with tremendous growth potential in Asia, it’s

Desmond Kwan and Stéphane Gressier

Chauvet hires business development specialist ASIA In order to provide for Asia’s expanding market, Chauvet has appointed Desmond Kwan to the role of business development specialist in Asia. Kwan previously worked at Harman Professional in several sales and management positions for over 15 years. ‘Desmond’s track record is extremely impressive,’ said Stéphane Gressier, international sales director at Chauvet. ‘In addition to possessing an extraordinary level

Jason Hao working at several Chinese AV companies, while Dalton Ong will become the APAC technical support associate, assisting customers across the region. Ong has previously worked at the event support and projects departments for Esplanade Theatres on the Bay.

Dalton Ong ‘As we continue to experience very strong growth, particularly in China and the wider Asia Pacific region, we are committed to ensuring that we have technically capable people on the ground,’ commented Ernie Addow, global applications engineering manager at Clear-Com. ‘The addition of these highly skilled people to the global sales support team will help us increase and strengthen the world-class customer service we provide to our global customers.’ www.clearcom.com

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also one that shares my values about being committed to excellence.’ www.chauvetlighting.com

Jenny Li becomes director of operations APAC B-Tech AV Mounts has promoted Jenny Li to director of operations for APAC. Her new role will include working with the company’s global senior management team, taking responsibility for operational procedures across B-Tech’s facilities in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam and overseeing sales throughout these regions. Shor tly after university, Li became a sales representative for Ningbo Cinemount Design & Manufacturing. She joined B-Tech in 2013 as a salesperson, followed shor tly with a role as sales manager for APAC.

Jenny Li ‘We are thrilled to make this announcement and be able to reward the exceptional

work and loyalty shown by our employees,’ commented Matthew Bennett, CEO of the B-Tech International Group. ‘Jenny has done an incredible job since joining the company, playing a vital role in transforming B-Tech’s APAC operations from being solely production and logistical facilities, into full-scale APAC sales offices. Her understanding and knowledge of the AV market, coupled with her exceptional leadership skills, make her a perfect fit for such an important position within the company as we look to continue our growth story.’ www.btechavmounts.com

Ashly Audio expands international team WORLD

With the intention of growing internationally, Ashly Audio has appointed Andy Lopez to the position of export sales manager. Lopez has worked in the AV industry for over 20 years, 17 of which have been focused on international business development. His previous role was with MSE Audio, where he worked as a director of international sales with dealers and representatives to support the company’s sales goals. Lopez’s new role will be similar to his previous job, as he will oversee distribution of Ashly Audio outside the US.

‘The industry is really excited about what Ashly has been doing lately to innovate and drive forward in terms of new products,’ Lopez said. ‘There are very few companies in the industry that have the history of reliability and customer support that Ashly has. When you combine that pedigree with the synergy among the new leadership team, you have a company that is doing very exciting things. I’m thrilled to join the Ashly team.’ Jim Mack, CEO of Ashly Audio, added: ‘We have very ambitious growth plans for Ashly, and, for us to meet – and ultimately exceed –

Andy Lopez those goals, we must be razor focused on our global presence. Hiring Andy is a major step in ensuring we have a direct global presence and are effectively supporting our partners in all major markets across the world.’ www.ashly.com

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NEWS: EDUCATION

dLive training delivered across China

Léon Philips providing training in Beijing CHINA Allen & Heath recently partnered with its Chinese distributor, EZPro, to conduct a series of dLive certified training courses in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The sessions were led by the manufacturer’s technical marketing manager, Léon Philips, who provided a complete overview of the dLive ecosystem over two days in each city. ‘The sessions were very lively and we spent a lot of time going through the range of on-board DEEP processing, the Dyn8 multi-band processor, the FX racks and their sonic applications in the real world,’ explained Philips. ‘The engineers had a very high standard of technical competence and were keen to explore the flexibility of the dLive surface layouts and different ways to control the system. I’d like to thank EZPro for the level

of support offered by our partners and it gives me great confidence that we’ll start to see more Allen & Heath solutions in the region.’ Those in attendance were also able to get hands-on with some of the equipment, using multitrack distributed via a Dante network. The course covered both live sound and installation applications for the dLive system. ‘Léon led our clients to explore many of the powerful tools that dLive provides,’ said Tao Cheng, director of the rental department at EZPro. ‘They were also greatly impressed by the hands-on tips and techniques that Léon offered. This certified training was incredibly successful in helping our clients have a deeper understanding of the series.’ www.allen-heath.com

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Dev Electronics hosts live QSC demo INDIA

QSC’s distributor for Western India, Dev Electronics, recently conducted a demonstration of the manufacturer’s solutions in the live demo room at its Mumbai headquarters. Sound engineers and technicians from a variety of market segments attended the event, which focused in large part on QSC’s range of TouchMix mixing consoles. Dev Electronics also used the event as a launch pad for the new KS118 active subwoofer in the region. Those in attendance were introduced to the various features and I/O options available on the TouchMix desks and were able to get hands-on with them. An overview covered the consoles’ compatibility, the latest

firmware updates, recording capabilities, availability of offline editors and remote apps. The event reportedly received a positive response as attendees engaged with the solutions on show. ‘Dev Electronics and QSC are committed to providing the latest technology, prompt customer service and up-to-date knowledge,’ said Dev Electronics’ director, Dilip Devjani. ‘These kinds of initiatives are very useful and recommended as a must-visit for every pro audio professional.’ www.develectronics.com www.qsc.com

AVIXA publishes third edition of the CTS Exam Guide WORLD

The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) has directed the CTS programme for over 30 years. To help with this, AVIXA has released the third edition of the CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide to provide users with exam objectives and topics such as conducting a site survey, developing an AV project scope, troubleshooting and repairing AV solutions. The chapters include checklists,

diagrams, photos and review questions. The new edition also features several updates including designated sections of AVIXA’s Display Image Size for 2D Content in Audiovisual Systems standard and Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols standard. The guide has also been streamlined. ‘In this third edition of the CTS Exam Guide, we’ve updated and extended the

coverage of AV technologies and, at the same time, simplified the explanations of difficult technical concepts,’ said Andy Ciddor, author of the latest CTS Exam Guide. ‘In addition to featuring even more of AVIXA’s ever-expanding suite of AV standards, the guide presents a more global approach to terminology and measurements.’

AVIXA’s vice president of learning, Amanda Beckner, added: ‘CTS accreditation certifies that an AV professional has the technical skills to perform at a high level. The new edition of the guide offers enhanced features to help prepare people to take their CTS exam and join an elite group of AV professionals.’ www.avixa.org

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SMPTE and IABM collaborate Digital audio and flying lanterns WORLD

SMPTE (the Society of Motion level IABM Business Intelligence Picture and Television Engineers) through an exclusive portal and IABM (the international and webinars. IABM members, association for broadcast and meanwhile, will be able to access media technology suppliers) have SMPTE webcasts. SMPTE and announced a new partnership to IABM will also continue to explore TAIWAN: As the Lantern Festival The setup was deployed by overlapped with the Chinese Audio Engineering Visitors are greeted bynew a 5.28m x 2.88mAcoustic (WxH) 4mm pixel-pitch LED display Lunar Year, Taipei held a special Laborator y, whose team nine-day Yearfor of the the Bountie Pig Lantern included Guo, was selected and playerYuanzhou profiles supplementing Festival Ximending. Each Kunqing Yang, Arena. ‘Weinhave been supplying the actionLai, on Wave the main screen. Aoto’s technology for several years The HDMI inputs from the gaming share and expertise further areas collaboration to now so, knowledge when the manufacturer consoles and of PTZ cameras are between members of both benefit both memberships. was awarded this tender, we routed through a Kramer VS44HN organisations. This with has initially ‘With the pace transformation provided the owners a 4x4 HDMI matrixofvideo switcher. manifested itself a way inAbove our industry only 10 continuing demonstration of ain2m x 3m the stage, Martin to that allows of each accelerate, makes greatfixtures sense display in ourmembers showroom,’ Rush PAR1 itLED lighting organisation to general participate in for of the industry’s commented CST manager, aretwo programmed from atop laptop the other’s training to workNode together Gerald Fong. CEO Lexcourses Na andatchief organisations loaded with Elation 2 in discounted alighting partnership to deliver a richer gaming officerrates. Check Ho had also controller software. Audio placed an order for a Norton Audio sources, including Sennheiser loudspeaker system and a Martin XSW handheld mics, PC audio Professional lighting display. and CD playback, are fed into a Facing into the mall, the arena’s Yamaha MW12 mixer and output stage area sets the tone with a through ceiling-suspended Norton

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NEWS: SPECIAL REPORT

Integrated solutions for solutions integrators Ashly Audio’s CEO Jim Mack explains more about the company’s change of direction over the past year

Ashly Audio CEO Jim Mack LIKE MANY OTHER EMERGING BRANDS heralding from the early 1970s, Ashly Audio Inc. started manufacturing its own live sound reinforcement products in preference to accepting what was then available on the market. Founded in 1974 by Bill Thompson and Dave Malloy, Ashly rapidly matured, producing a catalogue of amplifiers, audio processors, equalisers and mixers. Prior to its acquisition in 2008 by Canadian distributor Jam Technologies, some of its noted highlights included the Protea processing platform and multichannel power amplifiers using MOS-FET technology. Having served a distinguished career at Alesis, PreSonus, SaneWave and TASCAM, industry veteran Jim Mack is now entering his fourth year as the company CEO in Webster, NY. Having overseen the launch of the mXa-1502 mixer amplifier together with the CA and FA amplifier series and AquaControl software in 2019, Ashly was merely warming up for a big rollout this year. Will Ashly continue to reposition itself as a systems solution provider? Pro AVL Asia caught up with the Mack for enlightenment.

Ashly Audio has talked a lot about change in the past year – both in what the industry is seeing and how the company is approaching it. Is the message still the same? What we’ve been saying over the past year is that integrators need an integrated portfolio of technologies that allow contractors to build out systems in really creative, intuitive and

What has been the response to these new announcements? We’ve spent a lot of time talking to customers, but it has still been a pleasant surprise how people have truly resonated with what we’ve brought to the market. The mXa-1502 was listed among the top products at last year’s NAMM and ISE shows because it truly brought the integrated concept into play by providing multi-zone music distribution, paging and automated mixing into a single rack unit. Other products, such as our smaller form factor amplifiers, our all-new Class-D amplifiers with proprietary cooling and efficiency technology in addition to our new web-based control software, AquaControl, were also well received because of what they enable. By designing products that are easier to install and more effective in operation, while providing opportunities for long-term support with web-based software, we open up new business opportunities for integrators.

Are there any big announcements planned for NAMM and ISE in 2020? 2020 is all about continuing to deliver on our brand promise: deeper integrated solutions. The one area I can very briefly talk about is a new line of speakers we are introducing. Without giving away too much, we are looking to bring our partners speaker options that intrinsically tie to our amplifier and processor philosophy and that work in the small- and mediumsized business markets – both indoor and

Noel Larsen unveiled the latest FA Series amps at InfoComm 2019 release more than 60 new products in the coming 24 months, so stay tuned.

What is the biggest challenge facing the company in the coming year? It takes time to get all the ideas that we have into the real world. We have more ideas than time, so the real art is deciding what to do next. The bigger the idea, the longer it can take – and Ashly has some big ideas.

mXa-1502 effective installations. We’re just over a year into this new direction and, so far, we’re seeing a fantastic response to what we’ve announced and there is so much more to come. The message remains the same: we must provide integrated solutions for solutions integrators that work better, smarter and set up faster.

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outdoor. We’re not trying to become a speaker company – although we believe we have a really unique spin on them – we are just trying to offer further depth to our current solutions. We expect to have them at both Ashly Audio’s NAMM and ISE booths. Beyond that, we’re planning to

What will be the biggest trends in the pro audio market in 2020 and beyond? The worlds of IT and AV will continue to more effectively integrate with one another. The audio market will probably

experience this slightly faster than the visual side. This adds a bit more complexity to the lives of integrators, but it’s honestly an incredible oppor tunity to win more business. Just as I noted before, we believe more integrated systems mean more oppor tunities for business. The IT/AV ecosystem is something to take advantage of, rather than to fear. Par tnerships between manufacturers and integrators will be critical moving for ward in this space as both sides will need the other to understand – and capitalise on – the expectations of the end user and their customers. A final trend we expect to see is more demand for ongoing suppor t contracts. Manufacturers need to create ways for integrators to remotely connect with their installations in the field. Time and money can be saved if we can help fix a problem without rolling a truck out to a site. That’s a huge win for ever yone involved, and the demand for it is likely to come from the end user.

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Large Constellation spotted in Jakarta INDONESIA

‘The stage has variable widths of 18m and 30m and the main systems have two different configurations to accommodate this,’ revealed Bob McCarthy, Meyer

The new Jakarta International Theatre at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) is the largest venue in the Asia Pacific region to be installed with a Meyer Sound Constellation system. Carried out by Kairos Multi Jaya, it is also one of the largest Constellation installations to date worldwide. The solutions were supplied by Meyer Sound distributor Mega Swara. Constellation was chosen for the project by the theatre’s owner, Prajna Murdaya, and operators as, rather than simply adding reverberation effects, it is designed to change a room’s acoustics. The system has received several endorsements from major international artists, which also played a factor in the decision. The venue, meanwhile, has been designed to serve as a multipurpose theatre catering to all styles of music and performance. The space can reportedly be transformed for each performance to provide optimal acoustics and is equipped with a Meyer Sound main PA comprising 12 Leopard

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arrays per side that cover the first- and second-floor levels. The third-floor level is covered by an additional set of four Leopards per side. UPQ loudspeakers provide centre-fill Centre Channel, while UPJ enclosures serve as side-fills and UPM cabinets deliver both front- and underbalcony-fill. Five 1100-LFC subwoofers, located above the stage, deliver low-end reinforcement.

Sound’s director of system optimisation. ‘The subwoofers are centrally located above the stage in a cardioid configuration that provides uniform LF coverage and very little leakage onto the stage. The acoustics of the room made for a very favourable PA tuning condition since they are optimised for Constellation, leaving us free of troublesome reflections. The result was a system that can handle the wide variety of needs for the hall: classical soloist support, musical theatre, jazz and up to a full rock concert.’ The Constellation setup is formed from MM-4XP miniature loudspeakers, UP-4XP ‘ultra-compact’ enclosures and UMS-1XP compact subwoofers. Behind the scenes, the sound setup is managed by D-Mitri Core Processor (DCP),

D-Mitri Analog In (DAI-24), D-Mitri Analog Out (DAO-24), D-Mitri Core Matrix (DCM-4) and D-Mitri General Purpose IO (DGPIO) systems. While it is not the biggest venue globally to receive a Constellation system, the 2,500seat Jakarta International Theatre still provided some major challenges due to its physical volume and considerable height, although acoustic consultants WSDG, as well as renowned theatre consultant Philip Soden, were on hand to help. Another hurdle to overcome for the installation team was the fact that other contractors were carrying out construction work while silence was needed to calibrate and voice the system. However, the venue owner arranged for contractors to complete their work at night, allowing the Constellation acoustics team to finish their work on schedule. ‘Due to the expertise of acousticians WSDG, the venue’s physical acoustic has worked out brilliantly and formed the perfect environment for Constellation to perform at its best,’ said John Pellowe, project director for Constellation systems at Meyer Sound. ‘Credit too must go to our friends at Kairos Multi Jaya who worked tirelessly to install the Meyer Sound PA and Constellation systems to our exacting standards, enabling both systems to work perfectly. The venue owners and operators set out to create the biggest and most advanced venue of its kind in Indonesia, equipped with the very latest technology. In both respects, they have succeeded and there can be little doubt this ambitious project marks the start of a new and exciting era for the performing arts in the country.’ www.kairosmultijaya.com www.meyersound.com

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The NBA (National Basketball Association) has been extending its reach internationally in recent years, hosting games across Europe, South America and parts of Asia. The North American basketball league’s most recent excursion saw the Sacramento Kings take on the Indiana Pacers on backto-back nights at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium in Mumbai, marking the first NBA games in India. SNL Pro’s rental division was called upon to supply the audio setup for these historic preseason matches. ‘The main concern for the NBA was to have very even coverage over the entire house,’ commented SNL Pro sound engineer, Bruce Rodericks. ‘Also, due to the low roof height of only 11m above the court, any speakers or lighting fixtures had to be placed carefully to avoid getting in the way of the game taking place.’ SNL Pro employed an L-Acoustics PA setup, comprising 12 K2 and 36 Kara loudspeakers with 18 LA8 amplified controllers. Low end was handled by eight SB28 subwoofers, while presenters and YouTube star Bhuvan Bam, who sang the

Indian national anthem, were provided foldback via four X15 monitor wedges. Four Yamaha MSP7 speakers were also on hand. ‘We flew the Kara speakers almost facing down to cover the VIP seats, which are practically on the court,’ added Rodericks. ‘The K2 speakers had the task of covering the rest of the house because groundstacked subs were not an option.’ The voices of presenters and singers alike were captured through Shure microphones. A pair of Axient AD2/B58 handheld wireless microphones were provided by SNL Pro, along with ADX1 bodypack transmitters and an AD4Q digital wireless receiver. In addition, UR2 handheld mics were paired with UR1 beltpacks and UR4D+ dual-channel receivers. A Shure PSM 1000 personal monitor system was also employed, featuring P10R wireless bodypack receivers and P10T-L9E transmitters. Completing the audio setup was a Yamaha CL5 digital mixing console, running alongside a trio of Rio 3224-D Dante-enabled interfaces.

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tracking in Sydney AUSTRALIA

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which tours the Commonwealth, recently staged an event at the 83,500-seat ANZ Olympic Stadium in Sydney. The organisation relied on OutBoard’s TiMax TrackerD4 system and its stage tracking capabilities during the event, integrating it into the TiMax SoundHub-driven spatial audio reinforcement system, so as to follow the moving cast of over 1,000 musicians. The ANZ Olympic Stadium was reportedly the biggest venue the tattoo had ever been held in, presenting new challenges for the sound team. In fact, the entirety of Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s home venue, Edinburgh Castle, would fit onto the stadium’s pitch. ‘We pushed the TiMax TrackerD4

loudspeakers complemented the stadium’s house speaker system, which covered the upper levels of the stadium seating. In all, 20 loudspeakers were fed by 52 TiMax audio feeds to make the entire system object-capable for spatial audio mixing. Due to the acoustics of the stadium, 260 IEMs were employed, along with 90 channels of radio microphones. As a result, 48 TiMax D4 trackers were rotated every four or five minutes through the differing size sets of performers. A team of eight people, plus two buggy drivers, managed the process of switching microphones, IEMs and D4 tracker tags as almost a kilometre separated the entry and exit points for performers. There were 1,600 swap configurations

The audio team have to record rehearsals and then manually plot the starting positions and trajectories of each performer to create the sound images that needed to be recreated by the loudspeaker system before commenting on his experience at the ANZ Olympic Stadium tattoo. ‘It went remarkably smoothly, and it was straightforward to do. I used the TiMax SoundHub auto calculate function that I’d helped

instigate on the Tattoo a couple of years ago and that was very useful, especially to incorporate the house system. The TiMax TrackerD4 system was simple to use and the event went well; exactly as I’d intended it to. It proved the stability and the concept of the system.’ www.outboard.co.uk

TiMax control system to the limits of its current capabilities because the distance involved was so extreme,’ explained sound designer, Seb Frost. The 70m x 100m base performance was followed by 16 TiMax TrackerD4 sensors, which were positioned on poles attached to the loudspeakers covering the field of play. The on-field

in total. ‘The new recipient of a tracker did not usually get the same microphone so that added an extra level of complication,’ added Frost. Before the Sydney show, Frost and his team, including programmer Tom Asley, had already used the TiMax TrackerD4 system in Edinburgh. Frost reflected on previous tattoos where he would

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Powersoft goes all in at Noevir Stadium JAPAN

The Kobe City Misaki Park, also known as Noevir Stadium, has hosted many sporting events since its beginning in 1970, including the 2002 Japan–Korea FIFA World Cup and the more recent 2019 Rugby World Cup. With many more events on the way, the stadium’s audio system was recently upgraded with Powersoft amplifiers, integrated by TOA’s sound engineering department. ‘When designing or refurbishing an audio system in a stadium, you have to ensure that it is able to offer both flexibility and scalability,’ said Marc Kocks, Powersoft’s business development manager. ‘A good place to start is by selecting DSP- and Dante-enabled products, as they allow users to change the function and behaviour of the system with the click of a mouse. At the same time, powerful limiters and crossovers found on Powersoft amplifier platforms keep the system protected under all circumstances.’

Shigeyoshi Ariga, an engineer from TOA and the integrator for the project, deployed 24 Powersoft X8s to power the stadium’s line array systems, six Ottocanali 12K4 DSP+Ds for the auxiliary speakers in the upper tiers, an 8K4 DSP+D that accommodates any temporary speakers used and a 4K4 DSP+D amplifier to drive the high-Z speaker line and monitor speakers in the operating room. The amplifiers also power a sound system for playing audio alongside video content shown during events on the big screens. The audio

the amplifiers and speakers are graphically arranged and controlled to match the installation situation in the real world. At the same time, the Operator View function was graphically installed according to the same layout as Workspace, so that all of the output headroom could be centrally monitored in one screen. With no dedicated operator in the stadium, Operator View only displays the headroom meter and the mute function so that someone who is unfamiliar with the management of the stadium can still operate it easily. Functional restrictions have also been put in place to prevent unnecessary changes to the Workspace setup.’ With new amplifiers powering the sound setup at the Noevir Stadium, which first transmissions are transferred between the rooms via Dante and the system is managed using Powersoft’s ArmoníaPlus software. The installation team faced many challenges with the project, including the stadium’s retractable roof. ‘The stadium was very difficult to control from a tuning point of view, as it has a lot of reflective surfaces that get mixed up together,’ said Fumiaki Yuasa, an in-house systems engineer and operator for the Noevir Stadium. ‘Within ArmoníaPlus, the Raised-cosine filter can help with this aspect. I tried to create the best conditions with the roof open, which was a complex task because of resonance points at certain frequencies. By using ArmoníaPlus, I was able to create grouping functions in order to turn this complex system into an easy-to-understand one, which in turn allows me to carry out my work more efficiently.’ Yuasa also discussed the features of Powersoft’s software. ‘What I like most about ArmoníaPlus is the Interactive Tuning and Limiter functions,’ he added. ‘Interactive Tuning is great as it allows me to fine-tune the synchronisation with Smaart v8, which

The ArmoníaPlus interface a lot of engineers are currently using, as well as making adjustments while looking at the screen and keeping the system quiet. This is a unique feature and an innovative way to reduce stress on engineers onsite, something that has maybe been overlooked by other amplifier platforms.’ Ariga also commented: ‘The Workspace in ArmoníaPlus itself is great, as the layout of

opened in 2001, the next step will be to overhaul the speaker setup. ‘This will hopefully happen within a few years,’ revealed Shin Yamada from Powersoft distributor, Audio Brains. www.audiobrains.com www.powersoft.com www.toa.jp

Void Acoustics returns ARX is off to the races to W Hotel Shanghai CHINA

Win Win Agency recently hosted another event at the Shanghai W hotel, this time with DJ Dee Montero taking to the stage. Due to the success of the last event, Win Win Agency once again decided to call upon a Void Acoustics audio system supplied by Budee.

The main audio was comprised of Void’s Tri Motion V2 cabinets, while Air ten V2 loudspeakers of fered side-fill. These were jointly powered by Void’s Bias Q5 and Q2 amplifiers. Stasys 118 subwoofers provided the necessar y low end and were powered by the manufacturer’s V9 amplifier platform. ‘The sound system was stylish and funky looking, which blended in per fectly with the atmosphere,’ said Akos Ulrich, CEO of Win Win Agency. ‘It was a full house show and people loved the music.’ www.budee.com www.starwoodhotelswshanghai.com www.voidacoustics.com www.winwinagency.com

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AUSTRALIA The Melbourne Cup is an Australian horse racing event that takes place each year in October and November at Flemington Racecourse. This is part of the annual Spring Racing Carnival, which is broadcast throughout Australia and across the globe. In order to provide agile broadcast mic splits for the broadcast box, racecourse owner, Victoria Racing Club, contacted audio contractor Intavent to supply it with two ARX MSX 32 mic/line splitters, which were delivered by ARX’s Australian distributor, The Resource Corp.

The ARX MSX 32s were chosen to provide the primar y feeds which allows Flemington’s race caller, Matt Hill, to be heard around the racetrack. Gar y Ashmore, owner of Intavent, commented: ‘The ARX MSX 32s per formed flawlessly, and we look for ward to many more Melbourne Cup race calls using ARX technology.’ www.arx.com.au www.trc.com.au

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SpeakerCraft arrives at Midnight AUSTRALIA

The Midnight complex in Canberra holds a combination of studio and penthouse apartments for those seeking to buy or rent. Geocon, the construction company that developed the buildings, wanted them to be more ‘technologically integrated’ and called upon Integreat Electronics to equip all 230 apartments with speakers and wireless streaming amplifiers from SpeakerCraft. The equipment was supplied by Australian distributor, Avation. ‘When purchaser evenings were held, there was considerable interest in the sound section,’ said Lachlan Freeth, managing

director of Integreat Electronics. ‘As there aren’t any competing apartments in Canberra with integrated audio systems, Geocon had frequently focused on the premium-quality SpeakerCraft audio in its marketing materials. They do a good job of creating unique, targeted developments, and one of today’s top trends is individuals and families that want their home to be as digitally connected as they are.’ All the apartments were equipped with a pair of SpeakerCraft Profile A6 speakers alongside a wireless streaming amplifier. The six top-floor penthouses were installed

with a multi-zone audio system consisting of three pairs of Profile speakers and a multizone streaming amplifier. The audio systems in the rest of the apartments were set up to allow residents to control the amplifier and connect their favourite music from their mobile device.

‘Geocon tasked us with choosing the best components and design for their first “standard inclusion” audio system,’ Freeth explained. ‘We needed a solution that provided upscale aesthetics and high performance, so SpeakerCraft’s Profile speaker line was an obvious choice. The stereo speakers fill the room with pristine sound while the in-ceiling format and ultra-low profile of the grilles make the speakers virtually invisible. ‘With 224 apartments, it made sense for us to hand over the amplifiers in person rather than leaving them installed in unoccupied units for weeks or months. We’re also going to host short demos to help residents set up their amplifier. These meetings allow us to talk with the new owners about any other technologies, including expanding the audio system to a multi-zone solution.’ www.avation.com.au www.speakercraft.com

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Sopo Del Office Towers adds Martin fixtures INDONESIA

To enhance the ulos-patterned architecture of the Sopo Del Office Towers and Lifestyle Center, a mixed-use development featuring office spaces, premium retail stores and a hotel, PT Chayolite recently installed state-ofthe-art Martin Professional lighting fixtures. The complex consists of a 41-floor tower, a 28-floor tower and a shared Lifestyle Center. Sopo Del’s architecture and design showcases an interpretation of North Sumatra’s ulos heritage, representing bravery and strength. To accentuate the buildings’ ulos-inspired design with immersive lighting, Sopo Del hired lighting and acoustic consultant PT LITAC to deploy a cutting-edge lighting display. ‘We wanted to emphasise Sopo Del’s ulos pattern and height,’ said LITAC’s Hestu

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Widinugroho. ‘This was done using Martin Exterior Dot-HP LED fixtures and linear up-light systems with warm white colour, giving a continuous flowing effect from the body to the crown of the building. The dynamic Dot-HP fixtures accentuated the diamond shape of the building, making for an exciting overall visual experience. One of the challenges our supplier faced during the installation was the placement of the Dot-HP fixtures in their precise locations while protecting them from exposure.’ LITAC designed and deployed a total of 510 Martin Exterior Dot-HP RGB fixtures on the exterior of the Sopo Del buildings, illuminating their ulos-inspired design and iconic architecture. Dot-HP fixtures offer 100 lumens per unit. With rugged

IP66 housing, they can withstand harsh weather, making them ideal for permanent outdoor installations and allow for long fixture runs with variable pixel pitches, enabling a wide variety of unique looks. The fixtures are driven by the Martin P3 System Controller family. The system was connected using 12 Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter units. ‘We required a lighting solution that could highlight the architecture’s cultural motifs,’ said a spokesperson for Sopo Del Office Towers and Lifestyle Center, adding that the solutions have ‘brought out the true grandeur of the building along with our country’s heritage’. www.martin.com

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The Calile Hotel adds power AUSTRALIA

The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, Australia has had a Just Add Power (J+P) Ultra HD-over-IP video distribution system installed in its meeting and event rooms by Soho Sound Design. ‘When selecting a video distribution solution for the Calile Hotel, there were some unique project challenges to consider,’ said Jason Roesler, owner of Soho Sound Design. ‘Not only would in-house video sources span two comms rooms, necessitating a fibre-capable solution, but two of those sources would be distributed to the hotel’s 720p VOD system for playout on hotel room TVs. This meant that scaling was a key feature required for interlinking the two video networks. To meet these needs, we relied on J+P’s 2GΩ/3G POE transmitters and receivers.’

505POE 2GΩ/3G receivers, which allow control over the projectors via RS-232. For IR control, two VBS-HDIP-IRD IR dongles are used for supporting the TVs in the boardrooms. ‘To compete in the resort market, hotels have to go beyond simply providing their guests with a bed for the night,’ commented Taft Stricklin, sales team manager at J+P. ‘Spaces for business meetings and private events are a must and it takes the right AV technology to really set your offering apart. The Calile Hotel is a great example. We’re proud to help power the guest experience at the hotel and look forward to accommodating its future growth.’ Each video source has a VBS-HDIP-705POE 2GΩ/3G transmitter. A total of 10 transmitters were installed in the walls and floor boxes in

the four-function room to allow HDMI sources to be plugged in. The projectors, displays and the VOD system are fixed with VBS-HDIP-

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Sony’s Venice stars in Bollywood film INDIA Venice, Sony’s full-frame digital motion picture camera, made its debut in Bollywood, capturing sports biopic film Saand Ki Annkh with its opulent colours and lavish song and dance sequences. Venice hit the Indian market just in time for Indian cinematographer and scriptwriter Sudhakar Reddy’s latest film and, to ensure that it was a perfect fit for Reddy’s requirements, a ‘look test’ was carried out with actors before shooting started. ‘The “look” test was important as it allowed me to test the Venice’s latitude, its eight builtin ND filters and wide dynamic range, which impressed me the most,’ said Reddy. Venice’s colour science reportedly ensures a soft tonal film look with natural shadows and mid-tones, which was what Reddy had been looking for. ‘Saand Ki Aankh is a story that spans various stages of life and,

Sudhakar Reddy as such, make-up will be one of the most important aspects which changes with the storyline. This also means that the tone had

to be accurate,’ he explained. ‘Venice’s 15+ stops dynamic range, combined with Dual Base ISO of 500 and 2,500, meant

that I could shoot confidently in low light conditions.’ Another positive for Reddy was the variety of lenses that Venice could use. Venice has a native E-mount but accepts existing PL lenses as well as still photography lenses. For Saand Ki Aankh, Reddy used Zeiss super speed compact prime lenses and Supreme prime lenses. ‘Even with a suite of innovative features, I found Venice very compact and easy to navigate. The OLED viewfinder is highly dependable and in Full HD.’ Reddy leased the Venice camera and its extension system (CBK-3610XS) from RD Equipment, a rental service provider in Mumbai, and the first company in India to acquire Venice. pro.sony.com

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Kudadoo finds its audio pulse MALDIVES

Kudadoo, named ‘the world’s best new luxury hotel for 2019’ by Luxury Travel Intelligence, is a tropical island resort in the Republic of Maldives. Pulse Middle East from Dubai was hired to build a sound system to support both BGM and live music from a range of sources around the resort. The system also needed to be easy to operate for non-technical staff members. Pulse Middle East managing director Joe Chidiac led the project, which saw the team design a Dante audio network managed by a Symetrix Radius 12x8 EX DSP. This system serves the bar, restaurant, pool area, spa, salt room, games room and restrooms.

‘This installation was very special, since the location is extremely particular, and breathtaking,’ said Chidiac. ‘The main difficulties at Kudadoo were the logistics, the hotel being on an island in the Maldives, and the timeline. The system was installed and integrated in a three-day stay, after the initial visit and overseas prep. Due to the surrounding water body, many measures had to be taken in order to complete everything on time and have a lasting result.’ Pulse’s head of audio, Andy Morris, revealed that designing a user-friendly interface that could be operated by anyone while still providing options for different sources and volumes in each zone

presented another challenge. ‘One way we got around this was to use logic automation within the Symetrix Radius EX so that certain events, such as a band starting to play from a certain Dante adapter, would cause the background music to automatically fade out in the concerned zones, gradually fading up again when live input is no longer detected,’ he explained. As well as hosting whichever portable devices are connected, the audio network’s sources include a Pioneer DJM900 DJ mixer with CDJ2000 DJ decks, connected via an AVIO adapter, and a Midas M32 console with DN32-Dante card. Several TV receivers are also plugged directly into the Radius 12x8 EX. As far as outputs are concerned, Powersoft amplifiers drive a variety of TW Audio and Martin Audio loudspeakers. Pulse Middle East deployed Cat-6 cabling throughout the

facility, routing the inputs from portable devices via Dante connection points to the Symetrix Radius DSP and from there to the amplifiers. Symetrix ARC-3 wall panels provide control for volume, mute and source selection. ‘The Symetrix Radius makes it easy to manage the Dante network, and it’s extremely reliable,’ added Morris. ‘We also like the way Symetrix Composer software makes it easy to integrate our Powersoft amplifiers. Having all the routing set up in Composer instead of using an additional piece of software like Dante Controller saves a lot of time and confusion. All the routings are there in Composer, clear to see and easy to restore should any issues arise.’ www.pulse-me.com www.symetrix.co

Albeta goes to the beach INDONESIA

The Indigo Hotel in Bali has had commercial audio systems installed for BGM in all public areas, as well as audio and video solutions for its meeting rooms and beach club. These were all supplied and installed by Albeta. The public BGM uses Biamp’s Audia audio processor with DAS CL-8T ceiling speakers powered by EV CPS8.5 and QSC CX108V amplifiers. The system was set up using the Audia software, which distributes multichannel BGM from a music server in the control room. With the use of both the hotel’s IT network and CobraNet, audio is sent to all of the public areas within the hotel.

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In the meeting rooms, an Audia processor has been installed with a Biamp RED-1F controller. The setup also includes ElectroVoice EVID C8.2 speakers and EVID C10.1 subwoofers which are powered by PA2400T amplifiers. A Panasonic PT-VW530 projector

‘The challenge is distributing BGM audio through the hotel network along with other data, but this problem can be overcome by collaborating with the IT team from the hotel to create a virtual LAN so that audio data from CobraNet is not intervened with

and a Kramer VP728 video matrix are also installed in the meeting room with an AMX DVX-3256HD-SP processor. For the beach club, the speaker system consists of four Electro-Voice ETX-15P and two ETX-18SP speakers, a Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller, an Allen & Heath GLD-80 console, an AR2412 rack and an Electro-Voice DC-One processor.

by other data,’ said a spokesperson from Albeta. ‘So far, our clients are satisfied with the CobraNet protocol system from Biamp that we installed and the sound quality of the Electro-Voice and DAS speakers used.’ www.albeta.co.id

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Amadeus listens to jazz KOREA

Since 2004, the Jarasum Festival in the Gapyeong region of Korea has welcomed over 2 million attendees to watch musicians from 55 countries perform jazz music. For last year’s event, the festival featured Amadeus’ newest speakers from the C series as well as the Diva M2 and Maestro II speakers managed with Solid State Logic Live L500 consoles, along with bespoke stage monitors that will be released in 2020. Elan Tech was placed in charge of the sound equipment and technical planning for the event.

‘Because a recent typhoon had hit Korea, we started setting up the sound systems onsite only three days before the festival began,’ recalled Yongwoon Jeong, CEO and technical director at Elan Tech. ‘The main speakers and subwoofers used for the Jarasum Jazz festival were all made by Amadeus, a total of 30 Diva M²s, 12 Diva M² SUBs and 12 Maestro IIs. We have also worked with Amadeus to develop new speakers and stage monitors, which will officially be released this year.’ A further

11 X8 DSP+Dante amplifiers by Powersoft were also included in the setup. Some 50 C12R and C15R C Series speakers were employed, with the C15R used for front-fills and wedge monitors. ‘We were all fans of the Amadeus C12 and C15 point source speakers, which are mainly installation oriented,’ Jeong continued. ‘We asked Amadeus to think about a more stageoriented version to be used as stage monitors, optimised for the live field and featuring the same transducers and waveguides. We worked closely with the R&D teams as consultants, to perfectly optimise the new models considering our technical constraints, as well as the market demands. ‘A few specifications for the stage monitors were very important to us to optimise the sonic rendering for the performers, as well as the enclosure strength and product longevity. Being able to adjust the vertical beam by 2.5° increments, which was possible

thanks to a bespoke and built-in rigging system as one of these requirements, was important and helpful. Among a lot of other acoustical, technical and physical details, this all makes this new Amadeus Series very distinguished in the market in our opinion.’ Jeong also mentioned the compatibility of the Amadeus speakers and SSL consoles. ‘The SSL Live console is a superb partner for Amadeus products,’ he added. ‘It has natural-feeling dynamic processors, EQs that offer minimal phase shift, transparent high frequencies and dense and solid low frequencies. With this combination, Amadeus speakers sound very natural and detailed, they sound outstanding, especially the equal sound pressure and timbre presented to the audience anywhere in the listening area.’ www.amadeuslab.com www.powersoft-audio.com www.solidstatelogic.com

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Yamaha goes to Urinetown SINGAPORE

For three weeks, individuals in Singapore were able to watch the unique, comical musical, Urinetown. After making its debut in New York in 2001, it has been nominated for several awards and has won three Tonys. For its latest production, the sound design and system operations were monitored by Ctrl Fre@k, with co-owner, sound designer and engineer Jeffery Yue choosing the Yamaha Rivage PM10 digital mixing system. The PM10 was chosen due to its high channel count, automation and processing capabilities, as well as meeting the requirement to run everything at 96kHz. ‘First, the PM10 allows us to split all input

and a traditional, neo-classical piece. ‘Yamaha keeps adding to the software,’ he added. ‘Since I had last used the PM10, a theatre layer has been added, so I have not used it before. It adds theatre-specific features and functionality to the basic PM series software, DCA groups and more. For instance, each channel allows you to store multiple different EQs which can be recalled quickly. This proved very useful for us, considering the fact that the same cast members were playing multiple roles which involved quick changes to different costumes and specifically, different hats. Hats are our enemies because different

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channels, so each microphone channel got split in two with one going to FOH and one to monitors, each with completely separate processing,’ said Yue. ‘The orchestra used in-ear monitoring systems and so did our engineer in the pit who looked after the musicians. In total we were using 22 matrix outputs and then the outputs for loudspeakers from the Drama Centre Theatre’s inventory for on- and off-stage monitoring purposes like providing the cast with audio from distant singers or cues which they might otherwise not have heard. In addition to the front of house for PA, we also used spot and effect onstage and upstage for localisation.’ Yue has used the PM10 in the past for other productions including a rock musical

The ABA Bank’s head office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia has improved the architectural features of its building with the use of Martin lighting products by Harman Professional that were delivered and installed by Bright & Eternity. ‘The challenge at the ABA Bank’s head office was to highlight and maintain the visibility associated with the main façade, which was perfectly visible during the daytime but was less visible at night,’ said Kep Kem, director for Bright & Eternity. ‘To understand the requirements, we conducted a site walkthrough together with Martin’s team to determine any possible cable route, access, controller and installation points. One of the concerns that we faced was to minimise disturbance to their day-to-day operations and complete the installation within a given timeframe. After consideration of the requirements, we decided that the Martin Linear Quad Graze series would be the perfect solution.’ For this project, Bright & Eternity chose the Martin 301 and 1210 LED colour-changing fixtures from the Exterior Linear Quad Graze series, alongside an RDM 5.5 splitter. The

hats produce different reflections into the omnidirectional subminiature microphones causing the same voice to sound different, something we were able to adjust with the help of the theatre layer.’ www.yamaha.com

fixtures were chosen due to their high output, robust outdoor performance and their ability to illuminate the corrugated box panels. Igor Zimarev, head of marketing at ABA Bank, added: ‘After the installation of the façade, we wanted to bring more attention to it and make it a distinguishable part of the landscape after sunset. To find a suitable lighting solution that could do just that, we had to look outside the country, as the lighting solutions market in Cambodia is in its infant stage. Keeping in mind the professionalism of Alvin from Martin Professional in Singapore, who had approached us several years ago, we decided to follow up on the case. Alvin and his team know their product range well and could advise on the type and amount of fixtures we needed for our project. We felt confident with their proposal and chose to go ahead with Martin. We would also like to mention that we’re extremely satisfied with the high-quality skills and execution that Bright & Eternity displayed to complete the project.’ www.martin.com

Mipro beatboxes to the championship TAIWAN

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The Asia Beatbox Championship (ABC) 2019 was a two-day competition that took place in Taipei and was sponsored by Mipro. The manufacturer’s MM-59B dynamic microphone was chosen as the official microphone for the event. The competition consisted of entries from over 25 countries with a jury of beatboxing experts and champions from tournaments across the globe. Mic Lee, organiser of ABC 2019, and Double from Nerdyboy worked with Mipro before the event to adjust the sound curve so that it fitted the beatbox. ‘I am honoured to be able to work on this with Mipro’s R&D team,’ said Lee. ‘Mipro is in Taiwan and now engages in designing microphone capsules and manufactures the capsules in house.

I am very grateful to KC Chang, the CEO of Mipro, for his support. We are looking forward to creating a new generation of beatbox microphone.’ The MM-59B was subsequently chosen for the German Beatbox Championship that took place shortly after ABC. www.mipro.com.tw

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JAA Systems broadcasts with CATS FM use. It also involved four Shure microphones and AKG headphones, KRK speakers and Prodys Quantum Lite IP audio codecs. All of this was used by CATS FM to broadcast the event live via the FM frequency in Sarawak. CATS FM also decided to broadcast Lan Berambeh live on Facebook. For this visual radio system, JAA supplied two Panasonic cameras from the HC8000 series to capture

the event, a Roland video switcher to support the cameras and a BMD-intensity device for live streaming. ‘As the main radio broadcaster for the event, our principal concern is to ensure the live quality audio feeds are consistent and reliable,’ said Hj Iskandar Nawawi, CEO of CATS FM. ‘We are very happy that we could broadcast live flawlessly from the event to

MALAYSIA Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak is an annual event for Malaysians to learn about the Sarawak culture and the latest developments through various activities. This year, the event was held at the MITEC exhibition hall in Kuala Lumpur and attended by 8,000 visitors. For the second consecutive year, JAA Systems helped create, set up and support CATS FM’s Outside Broadcast Studio’s system for its coverage of the event. The setup included a Calrec Type R digital audio mixer, which was reportedly chosen due to its AoIP capability, flexibility and ease of

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An audience of 21,000 enjoyed performances from the likes of MCHotDog, Fine, Jojo, YELLOW and Amber Liu at the recent edition of The Simple Life festival in Shanghai. To ensure everyone in attendance could hear

musical performances, rental companies HangZhou D&S and ChongQing provided sound reinforcement in the form of a main PA comprising 32 dBTechnologies Vio L212 active line arrays, flown 16 per side, and 24 Vio S218 active subwoofers. Twelve Vio L210 cabinets were used as front-fills. ‘The L212 system is very easy to set up,’ explained Mr Yin, technical director at HangZhou D&S. ‘It features a fast rigging system as well as a convenient cabling system, so that we can set up and dismantle the system in a short amount of time.’

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all listeners in Sarawak. It is even sweeter as we are able to live stream the event and interviews via Facebook Live for the first time. A big thanks to the JAA Systems team who are professional and whose competence made this event a great success.’ David Chan, director of JAA Systems, added: ‘Our greatest challenge in setting up this live event was that the FOH speakers were facing towards the Outside Broadcast Studio directly. As the event was held in a large closed hall, the sound from FOH naturally spilled into the Outside Broadcast Studio. While CATS FM wanted to have some background ambient sound to showcase what it was like inside the event, we had to ensure that the DJ and interviewed guests could be heard clearly without too much ambience. At the same time, as we were setting up the visual radio system, we had to ensure there were no lip sync issues when broadcasting to Facebook Live. Overall, it was a great success and we were glad to support CATS FM on Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2019.’

Adverse weather conditions would put the rigging system’s speed to the test, as the technical team were to dismantle the system after system tuning, three days before the event. They were able

to set up the system again without af fecting rehearsals that had been scheduled two days before the star t of the show. ‘This has confirmed for the technical team that the Vio L212 is much easier to set up and dismantle in a shor t time compared with other brands,’ commented Mr Him from Digital Media Technology, dBTechnologies’ of ficial distributor in China. www.dbtechnologies.com

disguise tours the world with BTS WORLD

Korean boy band BTS have travelled far and wide for their latest tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself, stopping in countries such as Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Brazil, the UK, France and the US. The tour, conceived by FragmentNine, Big Hit Entertainment and Plan A, used disguise gx 2 media servers for video content, integrating generative content and rendering AR content. All of it Now (AOIN) was assigned to integrate the AR into the tour with the use of the existing camera and video system. In production rehearsals, AOIN created a half-scale model of the stage to test the AR cameras and motion tracking, which allowed FragmentNine, Plan A and AOIN to edit the content before the onsite rehearsals. ‘We used the spatial mapping feature on the gx 2 pretty heavily, which allowed us to virtually block out all the camera positions and AR effects onstage from within our studio,’ commented Berto Mora, producer

and AR content designer. ‘Management could approve the changes and revisions remotely using disguise’s stage render video as a virtual proxy of the actual performance.’ Touring AR engineer, Neil Carman, added: ‘We had to make a virtual stage lineup perfectly with the real stage, and we were only able to see this alignment through the live camera feed into the gx 2. So, disguise became a powerful real-time compositing tool that helped us understand the adjustments we needed to make for perspective and position. The virtual stage assets that FragmentNine delivered to us for the project were scaled perfectly for the realworld space. Being able to verify scale within the disguise software made aligning the real world and the virtual world much simpler.’ www.allofitnow.com www.disguise.one

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Mahajak travels to NOVA upgrades national FM GatesAir transitions the Modena with Flexiva transmission MediaWorks

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Alcons Audio becomes a saving grace CHINA

National Chinese restaurant chain Grace has opened its latest venue in Yangjiang, Guangdong that includes live music performances for its guests. Due to the

restaurant’s internal architecture, many acoustic challenges arose. Guangzhou-based distributor EAD resolved these by designing and installing an audio system with products from Alcons Audio. Four RR12 point source array modules were installed in the dining area and four BF362 subwoofers were set up under the stage. For the mezzanine, four VR8 monitors cover the area, two of which were

installed behind the decorative column. These are managed by two Sentinel10 amplified loudspeaker controllers. ‘We set up the RR12s in increments of 30° in the

coupling plane,’ said Kanon Liang, EAD’s Alcons systems designer and a construction supervisor for the project. ‘Thanks to their asymmetric 60° dispersion (+20°/–40°) in the non-coupling plane, we could cover the dining area but avoid the stage, meaning microphone feedback was not an issue.’ www.alconsaudio.com www.ead.cn

Oz arrives at New National Theatre JAPAN

The New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) has replaced source followspots with Oz 600W LED fixtures from Robert Juliat as part of a recent lighting upgrade. The 7–14° LED followspots were supplied by Robert Juliat distributor, Sogo Butai. The Oz fixtures were acquired for use in the NNTT’s small Pit Theatre, with the intention of relocating them to the larger spaces of the Playhouse and Opera Palace when needed. ‘Because of its silent operation, Oz is extremely suitable for the open space within the smaller Pit Theatre,’ explained Takehito Suzuki, from the NNTT’s technical department for lighting. ‘In venues like those of the New National Theatre, where many theatrical shows and contemporary dance performances are presented, we found Oz is the best followspot for lighting the performers at every distance.’ Suzuki added that the Top Control option available for the Oz followspots, which provides control of the dimming and iris from the top of the fixture, also played a part in the NNTT’s decision to purchase the Robert Juliat lights. ‘I find it so finely designed that the operation is a pleasure,’ he said. ‘I’m impressed by the minimum size of the iris shutter as well; the accuracy of the iris

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cassette is really incredible – it is great to see how RJ can make a spot so tiny that it seems like a hole pierced by a needle.’ www.robertjuliat.com

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CST shines its expertise within Singapore’s Orchard Hotel Grand ballroom SINGAPORE

In an attempt to further differentiate their properties while gaining a competitive edge, Singaporean hotels are turning to enhanced AV technology that could make the difference in wooing a corporate client or a wedding party to their grand ballrooms. The centrally located five-star Orchard Hotel Singapore is a prime example, as it enlisted the expertise of Concept Systems Technologies (CST) to engineer a solution that would make a difference. As one of the principal systems integrators within the hospitality sector of the Lion State, CST applied a less-than-subtle touch to its usual signature within the pillarless Grand Ballroom. Grand it certainly is, as the 1,245m2 divisible room can accommodate between 1,000 and 1,500 guests in a banquet- or theatre-style configuration. Two floor-toceiling 7.68m x 3.84m (WxH) LED screens

The divisible 1,245m2 ballroom can accommodate 1,500 guests in theatre mode have been added to create powerful visual options, should the venue host an event, in either portrait or landscape mode. Manufactured by AOTO, each 4mm pixel pitch wall comprises 128 M4C MXC tiles to create a 2K resolution image with a 160° viewing angle. Processing for each wall is provided by an ATLVC-HS/3 LED control system, which is managed from a PC loaded with Blue Peacock software. For hosting smaller events, two full-length partitions can create three separate venues and, as such, each one requires bespoke

Two floor-to-ceiling AOTO LED screens provide powerful visuals in the ballroom visual requirements. Five Eiki 8,500 ANSI lumens DLP projectors and LAV motorised screens can be remotely controlled from a Crestron 7-inch wall-mounted touchscreen panel or iOS tablet. The Crestron AV3 wireless media control solution allows the hotel technical staff to quickly establish a customised setup via the Digital Media DM1616 multimedia video scalable switcher at its heart. Loaded with 4K-HD HDMI input and HDBaseT 4K output cards, the video signals emitting from the inputs are correctly scaled and transmitted to the seven screens and other HD displays. The addition of a six-channel Datavideo SE-2200 HD/SD video switcher in the control room allows the technicians to route any input to any output. In terms of audio, the CST team, under the project management of CK Lim, installed two systems to provide for BGM/speech and live entertainment scenarios. Powered by three Apart Audio Revamp 4240T amplifiers, 30 EV C12.2 12-inch coaxial ceiling loudspeakers have been intricately and discreetly inserted so as to not interrupt the ornate lighting and décor above the guests.

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Each divisible ballroom is served by two L-R Norton Audio i1212w ceiling-suspended cabinets should a band or an artist be performing, powered by a total of six Quattrocanali 4804 DSP+Dante amplifiers. Room dividing and combining DSP settings have been accurately programmed within the Symnet software of a Symetrix Radius 12x8 processor and XOUT 12 expander. Dedicated audio sources for each ballroom include an Apart Audio media player together with six channels of Sennheiser ew 300 G4 wireless channels complemented by G4 digital Speechline handheld and lavalier clip mics together with headsets. Prior to large events, gathering guests can enjoy apéritifs in the pre-function area catered for by 25 Apart Audio 8-inch coaxial ceiling speakers. Each divisible ballroom is equipped with numerous facility panels with VGA, audio, USB and HDMI inputs and speakON connectors. Lighting effects have not been spared as 18 Martin MH1 Profile Plus LED moving heads can dazzle guests at the touch of a preset stored within the Martin LightJockey control software. In addition, the CST team was called on to upgrade the BGM and video systems within the Hua Ting Restaurant and its adjoining private rooms, Bar Intermezzo and The Orchard Cafe. Apart Audio music source selectors and 5-inch touchscreens allow the staff to change the BGM settings while serving the Cantonese cuisine. Apart Audio 8-inch coaxial ceiling speakers provide the correct ambience in the restaurant, while live artists can perform on the stage of Bar Intermezzo courtesy of the Norton Audio i10 and SB112 setup. The three private VIP rooms are all equipped with localised Kramer wall panel HDMI, VGA and audio inputs together with LAV 2.4m x 2.4m motorised screens and Eiki 3,000 ANSI lumens projectors. www.concept-systems.com.sg www.orchardhotel.com.sg

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IES installs HK Audio and Madrix into Mumbai club INDIA

Mumbai-based distributor, Integrated Entertainment Solutions (IES), has designed and supplied an HK Audio sound system and Madrix lighting for Satellite, a new club that’s opened in the city. The venue owners wanted to give Satellite a distinctive look that was different to most of the city’s other clubs, with lighting playing a prominent role. Around 1,000 LED strips with 200 triangle and four hexagon LED panels have been supplied by IES, controlled via 34 Madrix Nebula LED pixel tape drivers with Madrix Stella control interface for DMX512 and Art-Net or Streaming-CAN applications and a Madrix Ultimate Key.

As IES took on distribution for HK Audio less than two years ago, this installation is a first for Mumbai’s nightlife scene. A system of eight HK Audio Cadis mid/high installation array speakers has been installed into the main room of the club, with four HK Audio IL 12.1 full-range speakers and two IL 112 SUB subwoofers for a private dining room, two IL 60-TB compact speakers for the VIP section and two IL 82s for the smoking zone. The main dance floor system is supplemented with four Martin Audio WS218X subwoofers. Additionally, an HK Audio PR:O 15 XD has been supplied as a DJ monitor. Control for the different zones,

Satellite is open every night of the week apart from Mondays, serving up Bollywood DJ sets to eager clubbers. The system is being taken care of by Ron Farhan, one of four in-house DJs. ‘We have had no problems with the system since installation; the speakers are very clear and the bass is good,’ he said. ‘Lighting is the theme of the club. There are 300 effects that can be controlled via a touchscreen and synced with the music being played. Everyone comments on how awesome the lights are.’ which can be combined into one system, is provided via the DSP functions of the Powersoft Quattrocanali amplifiers that drive the system.

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Modulo Pi plays a key role in contest JAPAN

The 1Minute Projection Mapping festival is an international mapping contest that allows contestants to project their work onto buildings. The 2019 edition took place outside Odawara Castle in Japan with the aid of Modulo Pi’s Modulo Player, provided by distributor, Mileruntech.

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2028 VOCAL MICROPHONE The ModuloPlayer interface The setup included six Panasonic video projectors and a Modulo Player media server. The Modulo Player includes the X-Map function, which helps to map around the various minute details of the castle, a monitoring screen with NDI and a user panel for controlling the playlists via a tablet. ‘Even though there was a lot of work to do, Modulo Player allowed us to work with a very intuitive interface and saved us a large amount of time,’ said Takeshi Shigetake from the Projection Mapping Association of Japan. ‘Due to its operability and stability, both the mapping adjustment and playlist monitoring were a success.’

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Largest Stage Tec Nexus network built LaON gets sporty KOREA

The Nexus network was built for the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China CHINA The largest Stage Tec Nexus network has been built for the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China which included 58 base devices, 12 Star routers and 12 mixing consoles. The parade, procession and gala were broadcast by China Central Television (CCTV) and distributed worldwide by CGTN Global Television Network. ‘CCTV has been one of Stage Tec’s largest customers for audio consoles and Nexus networks since 2007 and is very pleased with their reliability and redundancy capabilities, which are particularly important for live broadcasts,’ explained Zeng Dong, managing director of Stage Tec’s Chinese sales partner, Stagetec Media Technology. ‘The audio quality and features of the mixing consoles are also convincing, and the possibilities offered by Nexus in terms of network size and format conversion were clearly demonstrated at the celebrations.’

12 Star routers were employed

The opening ceremony of the 100th National Sports Festival took place at the Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium in Gangnam, Seoul with the aid of AV technology by LaON. The event was delivered by LaON’s engineering team and its partner, SynkOn. The Genie intercom by LaON supported the wired and wireless communications for the show. A total of 30 Genie IBP10 IP beltpacks and 20 BP850 5GHz wireless beltpacks were used by the directors, sound team, light team and special effects team. A Genie Remote Antenna supported 10 IP beltpack connections with 128 wireless beltpacks. The Genie BS1000 Base Station, Remote Antenna RA100DW and IBP10 IP beltpack provided PoE in and line out ports which supported the cabling between the devices. ‘With one Genie intercom base station, we can provide either wired or wireless beltpacks to the directors and staff as they require,’ said Soo Kim, director of SynkOn. ‘You can fully enjoy the multiple group channels flexibly with only a single LAN cable connection for IP beltpacks. For this event, four different group channels were used by different teams, with only a single LAN cable or fibre-optic cable

connection and one additional channel used to monitor the communications. There are plenty of Wi-Fi access points, every 10m all over the stadium. However, we could identify the usable RF channels on 5GHz for Genie Antennas which supported reliable wireless communication and connectivity. ‘Also, it was a challenge to redesign every single day whenever there were changes to the configuration and while supporting the rehearsal operation. However, we could monitor the connection status of Genie Remote Antennas and IP beltpacks easily with GCM – the Genie designated configuration software program – which was connected to the Genie Base Station at FOH. So, we could recover quickly if there were any issues on the cable connection on any specific section. It was very useful to monitor the system visibly on one screen. ‘Genie perfectly demonstrated its scalability, efficiency and system reliability on this largescale show, and the technical director was satisfied with the overall performance.’ www.laon-tech.com www.synkon.co.kr

Shanxi Television invests in second Brio console CHINA

A 40-fader Aurus console set up at CCTV For sound reinforcement and recording, Stage Tec installed a Nexus network with three routers and 33 base devices as signal distributors. The sounds were inputted via 592 TrueMatch microphone converters. The consoles and I/O systems were distributed in four OB trucks and four sound studios. Two UHD and an HD OB van from CCTV were each equipped with a 48-fader Aurus and a 12-fader On Air flex. The UHD vans also included a total of 224 microphone inputs and up to 704 AES67 streams. The fourth OB truck had a 32-fader Crescendo console set up which belonged to the Communications University of China. These were all equipped with Nexus I/O systems.

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Mixing consoles and Nexus networks were also set up in the CCTV sound studios for signal processing and broadcasting. In a recording studio, two 56-fader Aurus consoles broadcast the evening gala event, while a 40-fader Aurus mixed different parts of the programme in a second studio. The events were mixed and recorded during the day by a Crescendo with 56 faders in the third studio, while the mixing and recording of programme sections was handled by a four-fader Crescendo in the fourth recording studio. www.stagetec.com

Shanxi Television has selected a Calrec Brio36 audio console for its news programming and multipurpose talk shows. The system has been installed in a new studio with support from Calrec’s partner, RAC Pro. This is the second Brio installation that has taken place at Shanxi Television and has been used to cover the second China National Youth Games. ‘We have been very happy with our first Brio, which has proved to be intuitive, with great sound quality and stability,’ commented Wu Jie, supervisor of the technical department at Shanxi Television. ‘The intuitive I/O connections, simple-touse software and surface helped us save a lot of time during the installation and with training too.’ The set up of the new studio took 10 days, five of which consisted of training with the Brio. ‘There are always time pressures and equipping this studio was no different, so the quick learning curve with the Brio was hugely beneficial,’ said Wang Yi, product manager at RAC Pro. ‘Considering its size, advanced

functionality and its price, Brio really is the best choice for this new studio.’ Anthony Harrison, international sales manager at Calrec, added: ‘Our Brio

console is gaining great traction and a stellar reputation in China for its ease of use, reliability, sound quality and price. We’re delighted that Shanxi Television has found our Brio consoles so favourable and easy to work with.’ www.calrec.com www.racpro.net

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Shure enters the NRL Grand Final AUSTRALIA

During the NRL Grand Final at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, the Canberra Raiders competed against the Sydney Roosters for over 80,000 spectators and for many more who watched the broadcast live. With the help of radio frequency manager Peter Twartz, production provider JPJ and the Shure Axient Digital and PSM1000 IEMs supplied by Jands, the event went by smoothly despite the hostile RF environment. ‘At the NRL Grand Final, we had Channel 9 and NEP working on the TV broadcast, and ABC radio, Triple M, the Continuous Call Team from Macquarie and NRL Nation, all using radio frequencies,’ outlined Twartz. ‘In the stadium, we had Encore Event Technology and AVE running 36 channels in function rooms between them, all just a sheet of glass away from the field. Add to this multiple news crews and others using wireless mics. While we try hard to document and manage them all, some make it past us on the day. This is where Shure Axient Digital and all of its spectrum management tools is a life saver.’

JPJ’s RF setup included four handheld ADX2 transmitters for the main vocal channels. The Showlink control system was also used to enable parameters that could be changed remotely. A site-wide, fibre-optic network that carried Dante and MADI for interconnectivity was also deployed, while

three AXT600 Axient Spectrum Managers were used for monitoring and controlling each tier of the stadium. Surprisingly, the whole system required only two antennas to cover the entire ground. ‘The MCs could go up to level seven on the far side of the stadium and do an interview with their ADX2s,’ explained Wayne Mulder, engineering coordinator for JPJ. ‘Nothing else could have given us that kind of coverage. We didn’t have to run in Quadversity mode and use four channels for one transmitter, but the option was there. Just running in dual-frequency diversity mode gave us peace of mind, because you never

know when a random reporter is going to turn their RF device on.’ ‘We wouldn’t use anything else but Shure Axient for this kind of application,’ added Mulder. ‘The mics have to work when millions are watching, and Axient Digital’s performance is flawless. I trust Axient completely – it turns on, does what it says it’s going to do and, even in the crazy, hostile RF environment of the NRL Grand Final, it’s bulletproof.’ www.jands.com.au www.jpjaudio.com.au www.shure.com

Aquilon RS2 makes its Thai debut THAILAND

‘We had a total of 117m² of LED P4 with a large truss structure and 30 motor hoists. With Aquilon RS2, we used three outputs for the main PowerPoint presentation: one went to the four delay screens, one to the live camera feed and one to the panel screens. We had two inputs for two Mac Pros, one for a MacBook Pro, one for the Pulse²-3G and one for the OB system. Aquilon’s strength is having more 4K outputs and more layers while being practical and easy to work with. It really made our lives easier during this event.’

PTT Petroleum’s AGM conference and gala dinner has become the first event in Thailand to use the Aquilon RS2 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor by Analog Way. KS Plus Light & Sound System deployed the RS2 to display the 4K content during the event. The Aquilon RS2 was also paired with an Analog Way Pulse²-3G high-resolution mixer and presentation switcher. ‘The LED screens were very challenging for us because they were not easy to set up,’ said Sirasak Pichayapipat, managing director of KS Plus Light & Sound System.

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Robe goes Elite at the 2019 NAIDOC Awards

AUSTRALIA Rental and production company, Elite Event Technology, supplied the 2019 National NAIDOC (National Aborigines and

Islanders Day Obser vance Committee) Awards with lighting crew and equipment by Robe while working with producers

33Creative and 38Ten. This is the first time that Elite has been a technical supplier for the awards ceremony. Tom Wright designed the lighting which featured an all-Robe moving light rig. He worked alongside 38Ten’s technical director, Peter Quinlan, who gave Elite’s managing director, Darren Russell, and his team a detailed brief of the lighting rig. This included 12 BMFL Spots and BMFL WashBeams to balance the lighting levels for the cameras against five columns of LED screens. The design also consisted of 26 LEDWash 300+, 12 LED Wash600 and 14 MMX Spot units, which suppor ted the BMFLs and WashBeams. The cur ved front stage had a small thrust in the middle with two semi-circular rings

of trussing. Straight pieces were rigged into a cur ved shape and a V-shaped truss upstage. Most of the lights were positioned on these trusses and were operated with a grandMA2. ‘Shaping the beam was key to removing spill onto the screens and par ts of the stage,’ said Wright. ‘It allowed per formers to stand proud in front of the video screen and gave plenty of depth with lots of intensity to play with. Colour balancing the fixtures for cameras was also great with lots of range.’ www.33creative.com.au www.38ten.com.au www.eetechnology.com.au www.robe.cz

DPA celebrates Hari Penguatkuasa MALAYSIA

The 2019 Hari Penguatkuasa DBKL marked the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s Department of Enforcement, which took place at Kuala Lumpar City Hall. The event included a parade and a live performance by the DBKL City Hall Choir, who performed with the aid of DPA microphones provided to audio rental company, Mubari, by DPA’s Malaysian distributor, AV United. The 4097 Core supercardioid choir microphones were chosen due to their integrated shockmount and windscreen which made them suitable for outdoor use. ‘The 4097 microphone is awesome and very easy to work with,’ said Ajun Mubari, head of Mubari. ‘We used one pair to cover

of 90dB – but, thanks to the 4097’s high isolation, the sound coming from the stage monitors (which were placed in front of the choir and behind the microphones) did not affect the available gain during the performance. This was a huge advantage as it meant we could capture the true sound of the choir without picking up any other sound.’ Six 2011C twin diaphragm cardioid microphones were also used by some of the other performers during the event. www.av-united.com

the choir group and positioned them on either side of the choir who were standing

in a semi-circle. The concert generated very high sound pressure levels – in excess

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Deloitte finds its Lawo mixing console makes its concert debut innovation with Absen CHINA

Deloitte has set up an innovation and entrepreneurship centre in the Greater Bay Area, with several LED display solutions by Absen installed to provide support and resources for entrepreneurs in the area. The N Plus 1.8mm curved videowall was chosen as a digital display in the main entrance lobby to greet visitors, while

CHINA Suzhou Concert Hall has recently invested in a Lawo mc236 audio mixing console, marking the product’s first installation in a concert hall in China. The console was installed by SWS, who was the main contractor and handled the integration and infrastructure design. The audio console consisted of a 40-fader, 192-crosspoint and 192-DSP-channel console and was installed with three Lawo Compact I/O stageboxes, accompanied by Waves SoundGrid integration. d&b audiotechnik loudspeakers and amplifiers were also included in the installation.

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Other Lawo products have made up FOH audio mixing systems in theatres across China, including the China National Centre for Performing Arts, Dongguan Theatre, Wuhan Qintai Theatre, Chongqing Theatre, Jinan Grand Theatre, Shenyang Grand Theatre and Zhuhai Theatre. With its new system, a sound engineer from the Suzhou Orchestra Concert Hall commented that ‘it’s an honour for us to join the Lawo customer theatre community’. www.lawo.com www.sws.com.hk

Absenicon was also set up to deliver an allin-one presentation solution for the meeting room. Deloitte also invested in a TCB8 transparent display screen for the Youth Entrepreneur Zone to add creative visual elements. www.absen.com

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An innovative new speaker system from EDC Acoustics has been deployed in an ongoing renovation at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre (SEC). Richard Lawn reports from New South Wales THE AGING EXTERIOR OF THE SEC IS DUE TO RECEIVE A major renovation this year, but the fatigued audio system could wait no longer. The former L-R line array has been replaced by a plane array loudspeaker system that is already receiving positive reviews prior to the curtain going up in 2022, when the next chapter of the centre’s fortunes will be begin. Like any Australian council venue, budgets are determined by the local politicians acting in the best interests of their community. Rather than a ‘knock down/rebuild’ design, the council will oversee SEC’s transformation into a modern, attractive and more functional centre. The multipurpose venue includes a black box theatre, extensive foyer and an 880-capacity auditorium for hosting conferences, presentations, dinners, product launches, theatrical productions and concerts. SEC’s technical manager, Kevin Moxey, was charged with seeking a new loudspeaker system that would fulfil the auditorium’s audio needs – both in the short term and for the centre’s new incarnation in 2022. Hooking up with his excolleague from The PA People, David Curtinsmith, Moxey was eager to listen to the EDC Acoustics loudspeaker system that he had designed. EDC’s Plane Array incorporates a scaling feature allowing two-dimensional arrays of any size to serve as a single acoustic point source with variable horizontal and vertical pattern control, while providing coherent summation across the entire audio bandwidth. Supplied by EDC’s Australian distributor, tm stagetec systems, Moxey installed three SQ-90 cabinets per side as L-R columns to cover the balcony seating. Each cabinet

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comprises 81 HF and nine LF transducers, each powered and managed by its own individual amplifier. DSP processing includes parametric EQ, output FIR filters with autocalculation, output delay, muting and levels. ‘Once I had input the room settings, I set the FIR filters on each transducer,’ explains Moxey. ‘It’s best to run this as flat as possible, tuning it as required according to the performance.’ ‘The parallel side walls create an acoustic nightmare in the building, as the standing waves have become very problematic for the venue,’ continues Curtinsmith. ‘To overcome this issue, we positioned the arrays as close as possible to the parallel side walls before programming the speakers to disperse their energies parallel to the wall. We then broadened the beam horizontally towards the other wall, reducing the energy directed towards the walls.’ The vertical arrays also required specialist programming. ‘The vertical arrays are directed on the audience seats, while keeping energy away from the rear wall and balcony lip,’ says Curtinsmith. ‘The combination of vertical and horizontal steering has reduced the reverberant field energy within the venue by almost 20dB. People seated towards the back row at the top of the balcony have commented that it sounds like the band is right in front of them and are amazed by how much closer the sound appears to be. Despite skewing the EDC Plane Array algorithms towards the upper balcony seats with around 9dB more energy, there is only an SPL variation of ±2dB across this entire zone.’ Mounted at a lower wall height, the lower seats are covered by single L-R SQ-90 cabinets with the vertical beam angle

Three L-R EDC SQ-90 cabinets cover the balcony seats set to just 10°. ‘The amazing thing about this is the fact that it was achieved with single speaker elements,’ says Curtinsmith. ‘Traditionally, a larger array of multiple elements would be installed to meet the required SPL levels. However, the “skew” feature has been used to throw more energy towards the rear of the room, maintaining an SPL variance of only ±2dB. When deployed as a single speaker box element, the EDC Acoustics algorithm can still be programmed to function like a line array with a “J” configuration. Using approximately half the number of speaker elements compared to the original system and other system proposals, this has resulted in a much more cost-effective and compact solution, while dramatically improving the quality and performance.’ Contending with a low ceiling height, reflective timber roof, timber floor and parallel walls, under-balcony-fill provided a unique challenge that was solved by the addition of two

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control using the rEDCard software where the arrays can be panned and tilted between +60° to –60° in 0.1° resolution steps. Once we had set the dispersion angles of the three SQ-90s, it was a case of steering the beams onto the audience area.’ HARMAN BRAND AKGseating has recently ‘There’s acoustic treatment in the space and seats in released the K361 andlittle K371 stalls directly below the lip of the balcony were in a knoll,’ professional the studio headphones. explains Moxey. The headphones feature a ‘Once we had tuned the system, the results were incredible, showing just a 2dB variance across the entire foldable, compact design which venue. Astoa create bonus, the slim 140mm width of these cabinets is said to allow users less obtrusive profile in comparison to the professional provides content, awhether in line array cabinets that previously served us. the studio or five-per-side on the move. Following The K361 and K371 events, are the many audience members have commented how much they enjoyed the stereo audio quality, but could first of AKG’s professional the speakers were located. Likewise, the dynamic range of 116dB and headphonesnot to see havewhere an oval events companies that have so far performed here have been crosstalk at 119dB. Each earcup shape to reportedly Technical manager Kevin Moxey at the controls of the Soundcraft Vi2000 console equally glowing in their praise.’ channel also includes a singleprovide a comfortable fit and The work-in-progress philosophy suits Moxey’s scheduling as control analogue compressor better frequency response by requests to receive enhancements have been approved with true bypass for managing aligning withhis the geometry of on a The regular basis. Prior to the loudspeaker upgrade, a hot input signals and creating a the human head. earcups Soundcraft Vi2000 console was introduced at FOH to connect smooth audio input. 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Angriya crew members surround Captain Nitin Dhond and Leena Prabhu (sixth and seventh from left)

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India’s first domestic cruise ship, Angriya, is plying the Mumbai to Goa route, with Bose audio systems enlivening the decks and cargo hold-turned nightclub. Caroline Moss gets on board MANY CHILDHOOD DREAMS FADE INTO MEMORIES AS the business of real life gradually deprives them of ambition. Not so for Captain Nitin Dhond, whose own dream shaped his childhood, informed his career choice at 16 and was finally realised at the age of 60. As a young boy, Captain Dhond’s imagination was captured by two steamers that used to traverse India’s Konkan coast between what was then Bombay and the former Portuguese colony of Goa, their cargos of exotic fruit and household goods mingling with deckloads of passengers picnicking and playing music into the night. This infected the boy with an ambition to sail the seas, leading to a long and distinguished career with the Indian merchant navy, gaining vast international maritime experience. However, his memories of the Konkan coast never faded. By 1980, those steamers had been co-opted and were later sent to Sri Lanka as peacekeeping forces. The service was never reinstated, so Captain Dhond decided to resurrect the voyage. ‘He spread the word among the marine fraternity that he was on the lookout for a suitable ship,’ explains Captain Dhond’s sister Leena Prabhu, whose irrepressible energy has overseen Angriya’s refit and its ongoing operations. ‘A friend was surveying a 20-year-old ship being decommissioned in Japan that he thought would be perfect for Captain Dhond’s requirements. We didn’t want to have more than 400 passengers on board, and we also wanted something that would give people an enhanced experience of being at sea. This ship used to sail from mainland Japan to the Ogasawara Islands with cargo and passengers, and it was very well maintained. So, we decided very quickly, together with our partners, to buy it in December 2016.’ The ship was sailed from Japan to Goa where work began to convert it into a passenger cruiser, alongside necessary bureaucracy to register it under the Indian flag. This involved a name change to Angriya, honouring one of India’s unsung heroes, Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, first admiral of the Maratha Navy who took on colonial maritime powers in the 18th century and never lost a battle.

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Audio Technik’s Kevin Pillai oversaw the audio installation

A weather-resistant Bose LT 9702 WR system covers the pool deck After three months in Goa, the onset of the monsoon forced the ship and its team northwards to dry dock in Mumbai. By now, extensive metalwork had created three passenger decks, a nightclub in the former storage refrigerator and several cafés and restaurants, one of which, Ancora, is designed around the giant anchor from the original vessel. ‘Captain Dhond had a lot of clarity on how he wanted the ship to look,’ explains Prabhu. ‘It has very straight lines which we wanted to maintain. Many cruise liners are large and inward-looking; we wanted to change the theme of the ship to make it outward-facing,

so people could experience the sea, the coastline and its history.’ Captain Dhond also founded the Wildernest Goa eco resort in 800 acres of forest rescued from poaching, known for its dedication to ecology and conservation, and there is an emphasis on educating passengers as they sail. An on-board ecologist can help identify birds and mammals spotted on the voyage and there is information on ancient forts and settlements along the route, while screens in one of the restaurants show nature programmes and children’s films.

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FEATURES: HOSPITALITY On Angriya’s arrival in the port in Mumbai, an 18-month fit-out period commenced, overseen by the exuberant Prabhu, who confronted the port authorities over an antiquated law restricting women from leaving and entering after 6pm – and won. ‘It was quite a challenge,’ she says of that period. ‘There were almost 200 workers and contractors together on board.’ One of the contractors was AV systems integration company Audio Technik. A Bose Elite partner for India, the company was put forward by the manufacturer after Prabhu expressed a preference for Bose systems throughout the ship. The project was led by Audio Technik’s company founder, Rajesh Patil, and two other directors, Kevin Pillai and Peeyush Singh. ‘Once the audio installation began, it was easier for us to understand the dynamics of the project and what was required,’ says Pillai. ‘The ship is full of constraints when it comes to mounting speakers, and there are a lot of protocols that need to be followed that don’t apply on land. The management trusted us wholly. They gave us not only the freedom but also the authority to do what needed to be done. We took them to an installation of ours in Mumbai, a warehouse club called MH04 Drunkyard, and suggested things they could offer their passengers to add value, like a setup for a live band and video solutions, and it all started to evolve.’ It helped that Prabhu holds a master’s degree in Indian classical music and occasionally performs herself. ‘I’m not very technical but I understand the difference between good and bad sound, and I know a little about mics and sound systems,’ she says. ‘The main acoustical challenge we gave Audio Technik was that we wanted to preserve the ship’s lines and exposed metal.’

Portable Bose F1 systems in use at the Aguad bar Much of the ship’s entertainment takes place on the pool deck, created by removing an enormous mast to open up a large space at the ship’s aft with an infinity pool overlooking the wake. The main system on this deck is a pair of highoutput, weather-resistant Bose LT 9702 WRs, which handle the variety of DJs and live bands that perform every evening. These are powered by a QSC GXD4 amplifier and reinforced by a pair of British Acoustics Delta828 subs powered by a QSC PLD 4.5 amplifier. A Bose ControlSpace SP-24 sound processor is also used for the main system. There are also two Bose FreeSpace DS 100SE and two FreeSpace 360P speakers for BGM, powered by a Bose PowerShare PS604 amp, while a single Bose FreeSpace DS 40F flush-mount speaker provides BGM for the Sea Breeze bar located above the pool deck. ‘We wanted something powerful and flexible enough to handle different types of music, and also weather the extreme conditions,’ says Pillai of the LT 9702 WR system. ‘They’ve

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Bose RMU 208s addressed space constraints at the Fathom Lounge nightclub survived their first season at sea and the Indian monsoon without any problems; there is no difference in their tonal quality from when we installed them.’ A Yamaha MG16XU 16-channel analogue mixer, chosen for its ease of operation for the on-board staff, is used for the live bands on the pool deck. The Fathom Lounge nightclub presented Audio Technik with one of its biggest challenges. ‘It used to be a cold storage area, and we have turned it into something on the other end of the spectrum – an intimate nightclub,’ says Pillai. Limitations included a lack of rigging points, requiring brackets to be welded onto the steel shell of the space, as well as the exposed metal interior. ‘This provided a challenge because we couldn’t use acoustic panels, we had to use something that would gel with the aesthetics of the place, so we used an acoustic foam treatment wherever we could on the ceiling and the walls. For the rest we were dependent on the furniture and, ultimately, the crowd.’ Space restrictions saw Audio Technik installing a system of six Bose RoomMatch Utility RMU 208 small-format, two-way speakers with four F1 subwoofers into 0.6m recesses around the dancefloor. ‘In terms of tonal quality and output levels in a place where space is a constraint, the RMUs behave really well,’ says Pillai of the point source system, which features the same Bose EMB2 compression driver for low distortion and vocal clarity found in the larger RoomMatch array modules. ‘We could target certain areas that we wanted to be high energy. We didn’t want two big speakers blaring from either side of the DJ; we wanted it to be distributed sound but, at the same time, the energy level had to be high because it’s a nightclub. For the launch party, the band played in the Fathom Lounge, and we were amazed at how well the RMUs could handle live sound, because they aren’t intended for that. It was a proper heavy four-piece band with a loud drummer and the system handled it perfectly.’ Another challenge was that the lounge needed to be quickly converted into a conference facility when required. Audio Technik provided a preset that minimises feedback from the wireless mics used in this configuration, while muting the rear speakers to provide an L-R setup. A motorised, 150-inch screen together with an Epson projector can be easily deployed for this change of use. Above the dancefloor in Fathom is the Sea Horse bar and, here, six RMU105 ultra-compact speakers with two F1 subs extend the system, which is powered by a Bose PowerMatch PM8500 amp, with a Behringer 880 mic splitter and Yamaha MG12XU 12-channel mixer also supplied. More Bose speakers – FreeSpace DS 16SEs – have been used for the Ancora and Coral Reef restaurants and the Dry Dock spa, powered by Bose IZA 190Hz zone amps. A portable Bose F1 Model 812 system is available for use on other decks and areas as required, mainly on private charters for parties and special events. Sennheiser XSW35, XSW52 and E835S handheld mics are also available for use if necessary. However, there is also a focus on providing quiet areas where the sound of the waves and ship at sea under the stars can be enjoyed.

After dark, patrons on the open pool deck are entertained by live bands and DJs The ship’s PA system, also supplied by Audio Technik, consists of TOA PC-648R ceiling speakers and CS-64 outdoor speakers powered by TOA P-2240 amps, networked via a QSC Q-Sys Core 110f digital audio processor installed in the control room along with a Shure SCM262E stereo microphone mixer and Sennheiser E835-S for announcements. Apart Audio E-VOL volume control units are located in 30 of the guest rooms, allowing passengers to adjust PA levels. Audio Technik also provided Samsung videowalls for screening films in the Coral Reef restaurant, while all LED light fixtures for the ship – primarily in the lounge and on the pool deck – have been provided by Reynolds Sound and Lighting from Bangalore. The partnership with Audio Technik progressed so well that the company continues to be involved in the ship’s maintenance as well as booking and handling events on board and consulting on future projects. ‘A captain told me that every ship has a soul and chooses who she has with her – you don’t have a choice,’ says Prabhu. ‘We soon realised that a lot of responsibility was ending up with Rajesh Patil other than his main activities. There was a lot of sense in what he was saying and the advice he was giving, so he’s ended up as one of our directors. And there were certainly a lot of other things that happened that were beyond our control but fell into place; that was how this ship came together. It’s not only Captain Dhond’s dream, there are so many people who feel equally passionate about this ship.’ This is apparent while talking to some of the young Goan staff on board, hired straight from local training institutes and catering colleges, who are keen to share the ship’s history with the passengers. Angriya is a rare example of a commercial project that not only ticks all the boxes from a technical and operational point of view but holds firm to the integrity and values of its management team and, most of all, that childhood dream of Captain Dhond. www.angriyacruises.com www.audiotechnikindia.com www.pro.bose.com www.qsc.com www.toaelectronics.com

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A Constellation system of 160 speakers supplied by Meyer distributor SBF covers the main auditorium

Out of the woods

A theatre in a new arts centre has become the first Chinese client for Meyer Sound’s Constellation acoustic system. Sue Su reports LOCATED SOUTH OF SHANGHAI, THE FENGXIAN DISTRICT is a beautiful natural environment incorporating Shanghai’s largest forest park and 31.6km of coastline. In recent years, the government has identified Fengxian as one of five new satellite cities for Shanghai. Accordingly, a number of landmark, international-standard projects, which take advantage of the local natural beauty, have been built. One of these is the Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre, located in the heart of Fengxian Central forest park and designed by French architectural company, Frederic Rolland International. This ‘theatre in the forest’ is surrounded by trees and water, and has a three-petal shape that resembles a sprouting seed from above. The centre includes a 1,200seat main theatre, a 500-seat multi-functional theatre and a 300-seat small venue, as well as an art gallery, creative centre and two outdoor stages, the Forest Stage and the Waterfront Stage. As an international performance venue for the future, the arts centre set four goals in relation to its architecture, theatre, sound system and content. ‘The positioning of the Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre is different from the existing performance venues in Shanghai,’ says theatre consultant Le Shengli, who worked on the project. ‘In the past, a theatre of this size had to be equipped with dismantable acoustic reflection panels. We hope to break

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through the limitations of architectural acoustics here with electronic methods and give audiences and performers a better experience.’ After extensive research and listening trips to the US, the arts centre decided to use Meyer Sound’s Constellation acoustic system for the first time in China in the main theatre, which has two auditorium levels and a 30m-deep stage. The solution – a digital approach to controlling reverb time and early reflections to enhance the sonic clarity and resonance of a space, integrating loudspeakers, microphones, DSP, patented algorithms and proprietary certification techniques – was supplied by Meyer Sound’s Chinese distributor, Shanghai Broad Future Electro Technology (SBF). The system consists of 160 speakers, 16 subwoofers and 56 microphones, and has been divided into two areas, one for the stage and one for the audience. The stage system consists of 20 microphones, 24 UPJunior-XP and 25 UPM-1XP speakers, while the audience section includes 36 microphones, 34 Ashby-5C and 15 Ashby-8C ceiling speakers and 62 UPM1XPs. Low frequencies are handled by four MM-10XP and 12 UMS-1XPSM subwoofers. The project took almost two years from system design to construction, with SBF, Meyer Sound in the US and the venue owners working closely to complete a large and complex system. More than 20 engineers from SBF worked

onsite, while Meyer Sound’s global brand strategist, Tim Boot, oversaw the project from concept to purchase, and senior vice president of marketing, John McMahon, led a team of four people to provide full support, including system alignment. The Constellation system requires all speakers and microphones to be located very accurately. All speakers in the auditorium are mounted in cavities treated with sound absorption material to avoid a comb filter effect, and are concealed behind sound-transparent cloth that underwent extensive testing by Meyer Sound. Processing for the Constellation system is run on Meyer Sound’s D-Mitri digital audio platform, whose nerve centre is located in the equipment room on the fourth floor next to the stage. Ambient sound signals are collected by 56 microphones and fed to three DAI-24 input modules, where they enter a processing system consisting of a DCP core processor, DVRAS processing module and DCM core matrix. After calculations made by the system’s algorithm, the result is output to all 176 speakers through eight DAO-24 output modules. All speakers are powered by 22 MPS-488HP 48V IntelligentDC power supplies. D-Mitri’s parameters can be remotely monitored and controlled via CueStation software. The original physical reverberation time of the main theatre is 1.1s, which can be

FEATURES: ENTERTAINMENT Avid Pro Tools workstation through Dante for recording or playback. After mixing, the signals are sent to the three Meyer Sound Galileo Galaxy 816s in the rack room. In keeping with the natural environment, the multifunctional theatre’s brown interior represents the earth, while everything is flexible to fulfil its brief of versatility. The seats can be pushed in and pulled out, and there are multiple partitions to subdivide the area. The main PA system of 12 Meyer Sound LINA linear line arrays with 750-LFC subwoofers can be flown or stacked to meet the requirements of different events. An MJF-210 was chosen as a portable monitor system. All speakers are managed by a Galileo Galaxy 816 processor, and a Yamaha CL5 console is also provided here. The smaller theatre has water as its theme, with dark grey aluminium tubes embedded in the wall to resemble raindrops. The equipment includes two Meyer Sound CAL 64 steerable column arrays, two UPJ-1Ps, two 750-LFC subwoofers and six MJF-208s as portable monitors, with a Galileo Galaxy 816 processor for speaker management. The FOH console is a Yamaha CL1. ‘The original intention of the small theatre design was to stage natural acoustic performances that don’t need to use reinforcement systems, such as string quartets,’ explains Qi

Yumin, SBF’s technical engineer. ‘Therefore, only the back wall has been treated with sound absorption. Using the CAL steerable column speaker not only fits with the interior décor, it also provides high speech intelligibility in applications such as stage announcements.’ The first performance took place at the theatre in August 2019, when almost 1,000 spectators, including government officials, audio professionals and musicians, watched the Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra conducted by Xu Zhong. After the performance, composer Jin Fuzai said: ‘The blending between the various instruments of the entire orchestra is extremely good, and the system reproduces the music very well. As the first Chinese theatre to feature the Constellation system, I would give it over 90%.’ The Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre was officially opened in October 2019 when it co-hosted the China Shanghai International Arts Festival. The centre will be run by China Dream Live Entertainment, which plans to introduce a variety of performances taking advantage of the facility’s unique sonic environment. www.meyersound.com www.shguangyuan.com

The L-R Meyer Sound Leopard system in the 1,200-seat theatre can be derigged and used on the outdoor stages varied up to almost 7s when using the Constellation system. Parameters such as warmth, strength and brightness can also be adjusted to tailor to the theatre’s acoustics, depending on the type of performance. Meyer Sound has set up 11 user presets for the venue, which include opera, symphony, jazz and chamber music, with five presets reserved for future expansion. In addition to Constellation, the main theatre is also equipped with a standard sound reinforcement system. Thirteen Leopard line array speakers per side are flown as the main L-R system. This can be derigged and used as a portable system for the outdoor stages. There is also an L-C-R system concealed in the sound bridge above the proscenium using a combination of JM-1P arrayable loudspeakers and UPQ-1P wide-coverage speakers with a Constant-Q horn. The left and right channels include four JM-1Ps on top and one UPQ-1P underneath, while the centre channel includes four JM-1Ps on top and two UPQ-1Ps below. Two 1100-LFC subwoofers are concealed on each side of the stage with one UPQ-1P positioned above the subs to provide down-fill for the main system. Six MM-4XP miniature loudspeakers are installed on the stage lip for front-fill. In front of the stage lip is a 108-seat orchestra pit that can be raised up and down. Eight MM-4XPs are installed along the handrail of the orchestra pit, providing front-fill to the front rows when the pit is raised up. In addition, one UPM-1P has been installed under each side of the balcony for rear in-fill. Two UPQ-1Ps and two UPQ-2Ps are used as stage monitors. Various microphone brands including DPA, Neumann and Shure are in use at the theatre. The source signals enter a Yamaha Rivage PM7 console equipped with RPio622 and RPio222 I/O racks through a patch panel on the stage. A Yamaha CL5 console with two Rio3224-D I/O boxes is used as a backup or monitor console. Signals are transmitted between the PM7 and CL5 via Dante. The PM7 is also connected to an

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The control room of the main theatre is installed with a Yamaha Rivage PM7 console with CL5 for backup

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The students learn analogue miking techniques on a Soundcraft Series 5 board

Real-world learning Collarts provides recording, mastering and postproduction facilities

Melbourne’s Collarts has unveiled new recording, mastering and postproduction facilities in its relocated main campus, learns Richard Lawn AS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL facilities conclude that real-world studio recording, live production and sound for film cannot be replicated, the latest colleges have started to mirror them. Tutors are drafted in to lecture these budding students with basic and advanced skills when their hectic timetables permit. As such, the colleges are designing and creating fit-for-purpose studios and auditoriums within their faculties. Boasting four campuses in the east Melbourne suburbs, the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) kick-starts the careers of audio students. With grounding in all the fundamentals of audio engineering and music production, the independent tertiary college specialises in degrees and diplomas in the creative industries. Having relocated its main campus from South Melbourne to Wellington Street in Collingwood, Collarts opted to build its recording, mastering and postproduction spaces to a high-end, modern specification. ‘We initially designed the spaces here around our curriculum, which mixes compulsory modules of live sound, postproduction and recording techniques together with audio theory,’ explains audio engineering programme coordinator, Dylan Mitrovich, adding that the college also delivers Avid Pro Tools certified courses in its Recording Studios Techniques stream. ‘Studio 1 and the Theatrette both run Avid HDX systems; Studios 2, 3 and our tech rooms – smaller mix suites – run UA Apollo systems. We selected the UAD-2 Apollo 8 processor as the main interface in the studios and the tech rooms.’ Separated by an acoustically glazed wall, Studio 1 combines a large control room furnished with an SSL AWS 948 delta analogue console, which can also be used as a digital audio workstation. Engineers operating in the primary recording space connect their microphones into a 32-input patchbay. The mixes are referenced on soffit-mounted JBL M2 master reference monitors powered by a Crown amplifier. Doubling

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Dylan Mitrovich and Dr Paul Doornbusch with the JBL M2 monitors

up as a mastering suite, the adjacent critical listening room is further equipped with a pair of M2s driven by a Crown amp. ‘The D2 compression driver JBL has engineered for the M2 is astonishingly good,’ comments Collart’s associate dean of teaching and learning, Dr Paul Doornbusch, a composer, sonologist and researcher in Australia’s electronic and computer music scene, who works largely with algorithmic composition systems for traditional instruments and electronics. ‘We’re all hearing better midrange and more transparency in the high end. To my ear, the M2s sound just as good as my personal reference, the legendary Quad ESL electrostatic loudspeakers. JBL has solved problems at the source by developing new drivers instead of retrofitting an existing design or using DSP, so it’s a fundamentally better solution. The R&D that JBL has put into those loudspeakers is under appreciated. It’s a fresh approach with smart engineering, with sensational results.’ ‘We’re using Dynaudio DYN48 monitors as nearfields, while the outboard rack includes Joe Meek EQ compressors, a couple of distressors, a UA 610 tube preamp, 1136s and an Avalon Vacuum Tube,’ adds Mitrovich. ‘It’s a good mix of patchable stuff.’ The equipment room is furnished with a large inventory of microphones including Coles 4038s, high-end condensers and ribbons. ‘They start at basic levels using dynamics and small condensers but build their appreciation up through learning to use more sophisticated equipment including Neumann models.’ Almost identical in size, the two smaller recording spaces share similar setups including UA Apollo 8p Thunderbolt audio interfaces and Avid Pro Tools | PRE eight-channel microphone preamps. There is also a choice of monitoring flavours, with both the Adam S2X ribbons and JBL LSR305 MKII monitors on offer. Connected to one live room, Studio 2 is primarily used for mixing keyboards and synthesisers. At the core of the

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One of the two Mac labs equipped with iMacs and KRK monitors

The auditorium is served by three-per-side Nexo M6 speakers

The Dante network interfaces are distinctively red in colour workflow, a Raven MTi2 27-inch multi-touch panel serves as the production console, while a four-processor UAD-2 Quad provides more UAD plug-ins and a UA 4-710d microphone preamp extends recording options. Connected to Studio 3, Studio 2 is further enhanced with a surround sound setup comprising Adam S2X monitors. With the adoption of an SSL X-Logic SuperAnalogue X-Desk summing mixer, recordings from the adjacent drum rooms with 8- and 24-input panels are fed into the control room of Studio 3. The Theatrette has been transformed into a Dolby Atmos Room, enabling the creation of Atmos mixes to video. For now, an Avid Icon console is the preferred choice for mastering, while a selection of Foley sound effects such as sand boxes and coals located in pits below the stage can be drawn on for soundtracks. The JBL speaker setup comprises three 708P 8-inch speakers as the main L-C-R configuration, together with 10 705P wall-mounted 5-inch models and six Control 2P ceiling-fixed 5-inch monitors. A single JBL S2SEX 15-inch subwoofer powered by a Crown amplifier fulfils the low-frequency extension. Management of the Atmos system is handled by a JBL Intonato 24 for configuration of EQ and delay settings in addition to format switching between Atmos, 7.1, 5.1 and stereo. All the Avid outputs are fed to the controller that serves as a system processor including bass management control. ‘We’re one of only two educational facilities in Australia that can currently provide Dolby Atmos,’ comments Mitrovich. ‘Some broadcasters such as Netflix only mix in Atmos, so we have to cater for this.’

Doornbusch sees the Atmos room at Collarts as essential for preparing their students for the immediate future of the industry. ‘I see a world where there will be convergence of gaming, cinema and VR,’ he says. ‘The audio industry should be moving towards a “produce once and deliver” workflow where we mix to a standard such as Dolby Atmos which then renders at playback to suit the equipment it’s being reproduced on, whether that’s Atmos, stereo or Ambisonics. I think VR and gaming are definitely moving that way.’ The Atmos room’s combination of JBL 708Ps, 705Ps and Control 2Ps was created to satisfy the Dolby Atmos specification. ‘A lot of studios are mixing with the Dolby minimum recommendation of nine loudspeakers,’ says Doornbusch. ‘However, we wanted to go for something more impressive. The consistency of phase and voicing across the different models used in the Atmos room is impressive and as good as I’ve ever heard. The 708Ps and 705Ps are highly comparable, with a little more bottom detectable in the 8s, but, remarkably, not a big difference in the midrange.’ Upstairs, two large Mac labs equipped with iMacs and KRK monitors serve as nerve centres for students progressing on their courses. Together with the tech rooms and mix suites, the distinctive red Ethernet wall plates enable students to take their materials and mix over the Dante network. However, the presence of a 100-seat auditorium adds a dimension to Collarts that distinguishes this seat of higher learning. Here, students are introduced to the analogue world courtesy of a lovingly reconditioned Soundcraft Series 5 40-frame console together with a rack of outboard equipment.

In complete contrast, the demure DiGiCo SD11 that sits beside it is dwarfed in its presence. A Behringer X32 at stage left serves as a monitor board. Receiving its outputs from the three mixing consoles, an Outline Newton processor performs all the digital signal management and control duties in addition to audio distribution, media conversion, sync and clock management. Directly imported from the Italian manufacturer, the 16+8 version was specifically selected as it can receive eight auxiliary analogue inputs and outputs from the Soundcraft 5 in addition to the MADI outputs from the X32 and SD11. Each analogue input comes with additional processing and matrix, enabling inputs to be processed, routed and mixed into the main matrix. Serving as a MADI bridge to the Dante audio-over-IP, a Focusrite RedNet 6 interface is a key rack component. The Dante network flows throughout the entire college, with students simply needing to connect their Cat-6a device to any of the distinctive red wall panels found in each room. The RME MADI interface plays a significant role by routing up to 12 MADI streams over the Ethernet, MADI or Optocore networks. Each stream can be routed anywhere or split to completely different devices. Connectivity is complete with the insertion of a UAD-2 Live Rack capable of processing 16 channels of MADI effects from any of the consoles. ‘Flexibility is key,’ adds Mitrovich. ‘With the Series 5 and SD11, our students learn the fundamentals of analogue and digital mixing. We make it quick for them to make that transition from analogue to digital, with the option to return to either later in the course. The complex MADI routing takes the inputs from the stage and splits them between the consoles. Newton allows us to stream and split up to eight channels from any of the three consoles to one device.’ Three per side Nexo M6 speakers augmented by two ceiling-fixed LS18 subwoofers provide sound reinforcement for the students, while six Acoustic Technologies dual 6.5-inch SMM07A and two SCX28a 15-inch powered speakers serve as stage monitors. ‘The stage is large but we sometimes have as many as 10 performers on there. It can become condensed, so we selected these Australian low-profile models as they are both compact and powerful,’ adds Mitrovich. The networking extends beyond the stage. ‘In addition, we can spilt a MADI stream to the live rack for plug-ins or inserts or via the 32-input patchbay behind the stage to Studio 1 directly below, where students can practise multitrack recording.’ The audio feed from the auditorium can also be routed to the Avid MTRX interface in the Theatrette for providing demonstrations in real time. ‘This feed should allow us to provide live broadcast training in the future.’ ‘Collarts students now have access to studios, a mastering suite and an Atmos room with a quality of sound reproduction they can’t get anywhere else,’ concludes Doornbusch. ‘Our students are now receiving a premium audio education, giving them every reason to come and work on campus. It also establishes a benchmark for them, so when they graduate and are working in the industry, in a position to specify equipment, they can choose something that sounds just as good.’ www.collarts.edu.au

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Under cover

L–R: Tanmay Bhattacherjee and Aalok Padhye jam in the main live room

Caroline Moss talks working practices, interior design and showbusiness debuts with the owners of Mumbai’s latest studio, Canopy Media COUSINS AALOK PADHYE AND TANMAY BHATTACHERJEE grew up staging festivals and shows for the extended family in their living rooms. These often included a house band, guests and a standup comedian, with in-depth interviews about school results. Little wonder, then, that they’ve forged a career in the music industry. After this early debut, the duo went on to become part of the musical collective, Something Relevant, setting up Cotton Press studios (Pro Audio Asia, January–February 2013) back in 2012 as a place for them and their friends to hang out and jam. Seven years later, in conjunction with third partner Arunabha Bhattacherjee, they have created a new facility, Canopy Media, to focus on diverse creative projects that include music composition and postproduction for film, TV and OTT, as well as original content development for audio and video. The resulting studio, Canopy Media, retains some of the vibe of Cotton Press, albeit with more space, a mature feel and an SSL. The team found suitable premises in Mumbai’s Kamla Mills compound, and worked with Munro Acoustics India – which created the earlier studio – to design the new space. ‘This area is central so people can get here from all over the city,’ says Padhye. ‘It’s accessible from the south of Mumbai and also from Bandra, Andheri and Khar where a lot of the industry is based. We called Munro in as they’d done such a good job with Cotton Press.’ Based in the smallest unit on the sixth floor of the commercial property, the studio was an empty shell with one supporting wall when work started. ‘We ran a few ideas past them, putting together around 14 different layouts,’ explains Munro India’s acoustic consultant, Vignyan Beera. ‘For the first three months, they just went through all of the workable layouts before starting the build, to make sure they had the best configuration possible.’ Bringing daylight in the 45m2 main live room was a priority, as was optimising the total 121m2 of space, which involved moving the original entrance. ‘We maximised every square centimetre of the space,’ adds Tanmay Bhattacherjee. ‘To

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SSL XL-Desk and Barefoot monitors in the main control room get such a big live room and two studio rooms was quite an achievement but these guys managed it.’ This was helped in no small part by Petra Misquitta, an interior designer who has worked on several studio projects in the past, and is a musician and music teacher herself. ‘Petra is familiar with the workflow of a studio, which saved us so much time,’ says Padhye. ‘She understands why the surfaces aren’t parallel or symmetrical, and worked with the angles and lines of the rooms to give the place a flow, making those lines into a design feature.’

‘She sent an email with the first few sketches of how she saw the entire thing, and everyone was so excited when they saw that, and how it would come together,’ continues Beera. ‘And we worked out the engineering part: how to build it and how it needed to sound.’ The entire ceiling of the live room, which starts at a height of 3.5m at the large windows and tapers down towards the control room, acts as a giant bass trap in order to control the low-frequency buildup, while the high frequencies are absorbed by repurposed treatment modules from

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Hall 7 | Stand E226

L–R: Prashant Dogra, Tanmay Bhattacherjee, Petra Misquitta, Aalok Padhye and Munro Acoustic’s Vignyan Beera

The smaller suite is installed with a pair of Munro Egg 150 monitors this – takes pride of place in the control room, along with Barefoot MicroMain 27 studio monitors, UA Apollo x16 and UA Apollo x8 converters and an API Lunchbox filled up with API 550b EQ modules. ‘We wanted an analogue desk that would handle routing and the XL-Desk is perfect for that,’ says Bhattacherjee. ‘It’s super configurable and easy to use – you can route anything anywhere. The SSL sound is something we’ve always wanted and aspired to. With the band, we would often try to work in studios with SSL desks because the sound is so clean and you can do what you want with it afterwards. We decided by accident not to have a screen above the console – we are essentially musicians and composers, though I’m a mix engineer as well, and our main thing is listening. As we started building the studio, we realised that at some point we’re going to go further into immersive sound. We are currently working with Munro and Dolby to install an Atmos

system, which will become the focus of the room. So we decided not to block the main area with a screen, and instead use a tablet to one side of the SSL.’ ‘We walk around a lot as we work; it’s not a studio where you’ll find us sitting around much,’ continues Padhye. ‘We like standing and getting that energy going rather than being static, sitting at a desk. When you’re writing songs, that screen in front is a distraction. We’ve stumbled on these things, such as putting the drum kit in the big live room, facing the window with its backdrop of the cityscape. I discovered that by playing in that location, you don’t feel as if you’re being watched. You can really get into the music and look out at something that can inspire you.’ For now, the main room has been installed with the Yamaha PA system from the previous studio. But there are plans to upgrade the space with a bigger system; as well as a recording space, it’s anticipated it will also be used for small shoots, rehearsals and gigs, as well as for classical Indian recordings and vinyl pressings. ‘There is a lot of demand for rehearsal space currently in Mumbai as bands are finding that they need to play live to make money,’ says Padhye. ‘We didn’t intend to rent this out as a rehearsal space but it’s just what’s happened. We’ve done some rehearsals in here just to test it out and see what it would sound like with a full group, and my biggest takeaway is that you can play a six- or sevenhour session and there’s no ear fatigue; the acoustics are so good.’ The smaller room at the studio, installed with a pair of Munro Egg 150 monitors, doubles up as an isolation booth for critical audio recordings and a video postproduction suite for video editing, colour correction and grading. It’s also used as an auxiliary music production station. All three studio rooms are networked with Ethernet, so projects in all rooms can run in parallel. As the paint was barely dry when Pro AVL Asia visited Canopy Media, the pride of Bhattacherjee and Padhye in their new facility, as well as Beera and Misquitta who played critical roles in accomplishing their dream, was running high. Early days then, but a valuable addition to Mumbai’s recording scene. www.munro.co.uk

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Bhattacherjee’s home studio. The floor has been lined with 4 inches of brick and mortar and finished in Indian Patent Stone Flooring. Being an office building, care had to be taken when it came to isolation. All the walls were built onsite, creating a floating structure. ‘We went through lots of layouts and thicknesses, trying to reduce the isolation cost, and, after some calculations, we decided to use a combination of blockwork and drywall systems,’ says Beera. The studio was tested from every angle as it was built, to ensure that no sound could be heard from outside, or leak out from the studio. At one point, drilling was taking place on the floor above during a critical vocal session, and the studio isolation passed with flying colours. An SSL XL-Desk 24-channel analogue desk – designed for a DAW-centric studio such as

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FEATURES: RECORDING

Moving on up The 72-channel Neve 88RS analogue console in the control room of Studio A

WSDG has designed a new recording facility in China building on an already established relationship. Caroline Moss reports TC ZHOU KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT RUNNING A studio. His first enterprise was in Foshan, in the southern province of Guangdong, in 2003. Four years later he opened Tweak Tones studio, a facility in Beijing crammed with vintage recording and mastering equipment, with a mix room designed by global studio design company, WSDG. Zhou has again branched out, opening Studio21A in the leafy Jin Tian Industry Park, which hosts a number of TV and film production companies. The 520m2 Studio21A incorporates five separate facilities, three of which have again received the WSDG treatment. On the ground floor of the new building, the largest, Studio A, features a Neve-equipped control room and an 89m2 live room that can accommodate large recording sessions. Upstairs, the smaller Studio B is earmarked for smaller sessions and Studio C is a mastering suite with a vocal booth. The other two studios, D and E, have been designed by Zhou himself. The newbuild facility at Jin Tian was acquired in March 2018. WSDG came on board at the beginning, when the building was just a shell. Zhou worked closely with WSDG partners – director of design, Renato Cipriano, art director, Silvia Molho and project manager, Alan Machado – to create his ideal facility. ‘I sent them some references of how I wanted the studios to look, but I like the WSDG style and interior design work, so even without the references I think they would have done a great job,’ says Zhou. ‘This was a big project for WSDG and they worked lightning fast on it. They started in March when I got the lease and they sent me the entire construction file in late May.’ Following an initial visit by WSDG to the site, the company used Autodesk’s Revit building information modelling software to communicate and work out the design of the studios. ‘TC was deeply involved in the development process,’ adds Cipriano. ‘His design preferences were spot on, and he provided us with excellent drawings and helpful insights into the building itself. He also had solid architectural, technology and contractor

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SSL Duality δelta in the control room of Studio B

system, while Dante is also the backbone of the studio’s cue system, KLANG:fabrik, which allows musicians to control their mixes via a smartphone and to receive individual 3D mixes. Studio B, another striking WSDG design featuring wood and fabric in neutral tones of white and dark grey, boasts a second classic British analogue console, this time an SSL. The control room has been installed with a 48-channel Duality δelta with a Pro Tools HD Native system, with Prism Sound ADA-8XR and Antelope Orion 32 converters, Reflexion Arts RA239 main monitors with a BX1 subwoofer and Yamaha NS10 nearfields. Studio C, the mastering room, has been installed with a Maselec MTC-1X stereo mastering console, Lipinski L-707A Signature main monitors and Amphion One15 nearfields. ‘TC made a point of requesting a pair of prized Lipinski L-707A monitors, and he was very pleased with the precisely tuned, perforated wooden frequency absorber panels we installed at the front of the mastering room to provide the studio with a cool contemporary vibe,’ says Cipriano. ‘The

recommendations. For example, his suggestion to install functional isolation windows enabled us to provide fresh air for the live, control and mastering rooms.’ Much of the equipment for the studio complex was provided by MaiTian Digital, including the 72-channel vintage Neve 88RS analogue console in Studio A. MaiTian’s Liu Jia helped to design and build the audio systems, which included a heavy modification of the Neve patchbay to suit today’s recording and mixing workflow. ‘I’ve used the Neve 88RS in other studios and I like it a lot, especially the channel compressor,’ he says. The main monitor system in Studio A is an Augspurger Classic 215H-SUB218-SXE3 system with three-way active DSP, which was custom-made for Zhou in his favourite Audi Daytona Gray, with Yamaha NS10 nearfields. An Antelope Orion 32 AD/DA converter running Dante combines with Focusrite RedNet 5 and RedNet 2 interfaces to provide a 64-channel analogue I/O

Studio A’s 89m2 live room

FEATURES: RECORDING floors, walls and ceilings of all the rooms in the complex are completely floated, and a third layer of filled concrete block was set on the perimeter of vocal booth C and the live room to permit unimpeded independent work in all rooms simultaneously.’ There are two further studios at 21A, both of which have been designed by Zhou himself. As well as being a standard recording and mix facility, Studio D has also been equipped with a 5.1 system, with an Avid Pro Tools S3 control surface, a Crane Song Avocet monitor controller and a monitor system of Barefoot MicroMain27s and ProAC SM100s. Meanwhile, Studio E, which is connected to the live room of Studio A and can be used as its secondary control room, has been installed with a Trident 88 analogue console and Reflexion Art 288M main monitors and ME-Geithain RL906 nearfields. The studios are networked via Focusrite’s RedNet 2 and RedNet 5 audio-over-IP interfaces, allowing all live rooms and booths to be connected to any of the control rooms. ‘This is quite new for Chinese studios, most of which are connected by typical analogue wiring,’ says Zhou, reiterating that while he is a huge fan of analogue sound, he also appreciates the functionality and convenience of digital. A microphone inventory includes models from AKG, AudioTechnica, beyerdynamic, Shure, Neumann, Sennheiser, Coles, Brauner, DPA and Telefunken, as well as Neve, BAE, Chandler, API and Spectra Sonic mic amps. As well as making sure all studios benefit from as much natural daylight as possible, with large windows between studios and control rooms, Zhou has built in useful features such as a dedicated cable storage room with a soldering station for making cables. And while he’s made sure his facility is equipped with the latest in studio design and audio technology, he is particularly enthusiastic about his Lutron lighting control system. ‘I can control the whole studio from my phone; it’s so important to me,’ he says. ‘Interiors and visuals are very important for commercial studios and, of course, lighting is a part of that.’

Ultimately, Zhou is very happy to have a permanent base from which to work again. ‘We haven’t had a studio for a year, and we have eight engineers; we’ve all been working on the cloud out of our homes,’ he says, adding that the team mixed an incredible 700 songs in this way over the course of the year. ‘So I’m confident that we will have plenty of work to fill the new studios, and that this is now one of the best studios in Beijing, along with 55TEC, also designed by WSDG.’ (See Pro AVL Asia, September–October 2017.) Studio21A got off the ground quickly, with sessions underway even as the building work was being finished. With the careful planning and design that’s gone into it, Zhou has created a studio complex that provides the space and flexibility to function well into the future. www.wsdg.com

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Going OTT in India

The assembled hosts, presenters and attendees of Ansata’s seminar on loudness and mixing for OTT

As India’s first Atmos Home Entertainment (HE) studio gets Dolby approval, the country has hosted a seminal meeting between Avid, Dolby and the creative manager of sound technology at Netflix. Caroline Moss reports back FARHAD K DADYBURJOR IS KNOWN FOR HIS FIRSTS. Back in 1995 he drafted in acoustician Andy Munro to design a studio at the Famous complex for him, precipitating a wave of high-quality recording facilities on the subcontinent. So it’s no surprise that the first studio to be approved for Dolby Atmos HE in India is Famous Galactica A, which DadyBurjor helms. Again, the Mumbai studio was treated by Munro Acoustics, updating it from its existing 5.1 incarnation to comply with the new format. Together with DadyBurjor’s input, the company specified and built a custom Dynaudio 7.1.4 monitoring system, which has been installed alongside a new 32-fader Avid S6-M40 console, a Dolby HT RMU renderer and a ProTools system upgraded with HDX | 2 and dual MTRX interfaces. But DadyBurjor is at pains to point out that to create the highquality audio tracks he’s hoping to work on at his new studio, many of which will find an outlet in the new OTT channels that are proliferating in India, more education is needed, from the ground up. At this stage, he says, it’s vital the industry understands the importance of correct working practices. ‘Quality starts at the beginning of the signal chain, at the creation and acquisition on location,’ he says. ‘There shouldn’t be the expectation that things can get fixed in the mix stage by pointlessly throwing money around to sort something that could have been done properly in the first place. If you start with the lowest bidder for the location sound, then add in the lowest bidder for ADR, then for Foley and sound design, at some point comes the realisation that you’ve grossly miscalculated how much quality you can get for such low rates.’ So it was timely, then, that in October 2019, Indian distributor Ansata held a one-day seminar in Mumbai to help create better awareness of issues surrounding loudness of content, as well as the use of Dolby Atmos for OTT content. The event was attended by around 200 audio professionals involved in audio postproduction, from acquisition at location to final mix, as well as students and educators. ‘The intent of the workshop was to inform and educate the sound community in India regarding loudness and mixing for OTT,’ explains Ansata’s CEO, Leslie Lean. ‘There are strict requirements for loudness specs that are being enforced. Understanding that, and how to achieve it, will help audio

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Farhad DadyBurjor at his Famous Galactica studios which is now equipped for Dolby Atmos HE professionals provide much better output and quality without straining to just hit the measurement numbers.’ This was the first time ever that Avid, Dolby and Netflix had got together, with the companies represented by Dolby India’s senior content services engineer, Bhaskar Pal, Avid pro audio application specialist, Sreejesh Nair, and Netflix manager, sound technology, Scott Kramer. ‘This was a unique event for many reasons, not just the fact that three major players came together on a common

platform,’ comments Nair. ‘Another unique reason was that we explained the entire process, from creation to execution, presenting a complete breakdown of the measurement specs, how to read the meters, how those meters actually measure and how to use that knowledge in mixing. This was a true eye-opener for many because once the technicalities were understood from a very simple layman’s perspective, they understood the tricks and methods they could use for a mix. It also enabled them

FEATURES: RECORDING to understand the core differences between ITU, EBU and various measurement standards.’ Along with the sessions on loudness, which included understanding basics of loudness, loudness metering, how to correctly measure and manage loudness and to use that knowledge in mixing for a delivery spec on Pro Tools, there was also a session on Dolby Atmos room design principles for Atmos HE and the importance of having a standardised room and monitoring setup. This took into account how a room is built for broadcast and what should be looked at when designing a space for the purpose. It also outlined how a Dolby-certified room is built in terms of necessary acoustic treatment as well as correct speaker placement. ‘The Dolby Atmos format is very popular in India, and growing at a rapid pace,’ explains Pal. ‘Cinematic Atmos now has more than 600 screens across the country, in addition to 600+ available titles in the format. Atmos HE is fairly new but has garnered good interest among content creators. Thanks to Netflix India, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar and Eros Now, we have good traction for the format.’ Futureworks, also in Mumbai, has also been certified by Dolby as an Atmos HE facility, and Pal expects another half dozen to be up and running in the near future. Kramer followed the Avid and Dolby presentations, offering the perspective of an OTT broadcaster by explaining the delivery requirements for the platform as well as discussing working practices and end-to-end workflow for OTT content. ‘India is home to some of the most compelling films and series of today,’ he says of his visit to the subcontinent. ‘It was an honour to meet with so many talented sound artists from around the country. Broadcast loudness standards are relatively new to many re-recording mixers, so I joined Avid and Dolby at this event by presenting on our dialogue-based loudness specification. I also spoke on the importance of managing dynamic range and our

investment in immersive audio as the future of audio distribution for long-form storytelling.’ Kramer also pointed to the importance of delivering a quality production sound recording on set, particularly when the locations may be noisy. ‘To make this work, the full crew must collaborate to set the sound mixer up for success,’ he says. ‘It’s amazing to see the shared experience of different sound communities globally. We have much to learn from others, but are all united by the universal aspects of filmmaking.’ Some of DadyBurjor’s concerns were reassured by the day’s proceedings. ‘I feel that the key issue addressed by this joint event was to allay fears about meeting various loudness standards and targets,’ he says. ‘There is a woeful lack of first-hand understanding and education about loudness. In India, “loud is good” is traditionally the most important merit when judging audio content for any format delivery, resulting in deliveries where extraneous loudness masks greater technical problems like distortion, clipping and inter-sample peaks. A gradual change of mindset in the approach to loudness is extremely important.’ In an industry that’s developing quickly, and where the importance of education is highly valued, the event was well received by participants. ‘Sound has diversified from movie theatres to OTT platforms and surround broadcast, and technical specs change depending on what platforms we eventually cater to,’ said Bishwadeep Chatterjee, chief engineer and founder, Q-Factor Studio in Mumbai. ‘Seminars like these update us and bring relevance to what we do.’ ‘Overall, it was a greatly successful event, with demand for more such seminars in the future,’ summarises Pal.

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A letter from America

Dan Daley looks at whether or not the weather makes a difference

THOUGHT YOU COULD HIDE OUT IN YOUR SNUG LITTLE techo-universe from the controversy over global warming? Think again. As live events continue to grow in importance – we all have election seasons coming up – and revenue (Donald Trump’s rallies actually show a profit, though in part because he simply fails to pay some vendors), their sheer scale is moving more and more to the outdoors or into uncovered stadiums. And it’s no fun being at the mercy of the weather when the weather is becoming increasingly merciless. This has been going on for a while now, and sports venues and their AV systems have already been feeling the effects. Back in 2016, for instance, US Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings and host of the 2018 Super Bowl, had some of its exterior zinc panels start to peel away due to extreme weather. Eventually, one panel was ripped away entirely by high winds from the roof of an NFL stadium that was designed specifically for the region’s harsh winter climate, engineered to reduce snow and ice buildup. Repairing it required an additional 4,000 fasteners and took the better part of a year. Weather has become far more treacherous in recent years. The 2011 Indiana State Fair disaster, in which seven were killed and 58 injured when high winds collapsed the stage

during the band Sugarland’s set, has been the dark gold standard against which both the event production industry and increasingly volatile weather have become measured. But while safety for people is always of paramount importance, once that’s been addressed – and the Event Safety Alliance has done a lot of great work in that regard – the ability to keep the mechanics of live events protected has become of increased importance as a result of these sorts of incidents. Some systems manufacturers have been addressing inclement meteorological conditions for a number of years now, weatherising outer coverings and exposed elements of speaker cabinets. In recent years, though, a few have become more forthright about how climate change may be accelerating how weather affects outdoor sound system installations. Bose Professional, for instance, emphasises that its relatively new ArenaMatch series, which had its first sports venue installation at the 35,000-capacity Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands in January, achieves an IP55 weather rating via features that include a three-layer stainless steel grille, a water-resistant woofer cone coating, industrial polyurea exterior coating and a moulded input cover. ‘We’ve had water-resistant products in the past, but it’s definitely been getting wetter out there,’ Aaron Niemann, mid-Atlantic territory sales manager at Bose Professional,

informed me. ‘Integrators that work on outdoor sports venues have been telling us that they want [speaker] boxes that can stand up to the elements as they become more intense.’ Rodger Von Kries, VP at Technomad, which offers lines of IP56 weatherproof speakers and waterproof sports PA systems, as well as IP66 waterproof outdoor amplifiers, said at the Infocomm Show in 2019: ‘There’s no doubt that the demand is growing for weather-resistant and weatherproof sound systems and [related] elements. The market for that kind of product just keeps growing.’ Danley Sound Labs is a standard for outdoor point source PA systems in college and NFL stadiums, and its speaker boxes use a number of weather-resistant properties, such as IP-rated wood and moulded plastic coverings. ‘Those kinds of venues have another thing that can really eat away at sound systems: salt,’ explains Mike Hedden, Danley’s president. ‘The more snow and ice you get, the more salt finds its way into the venue and onto the systems.’ The discussions around climate change continue to be contentious, but as the wind and the rain and the snow continue to pound on the fields and the roofs, the makers of the sound and video systems that have helped define this generation of live event environments are starting to take a closer look at how to keep those systems intact and working.

A letter from Europe

Phil Ward considers whether keeping quiet is the best policy SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO KEEP QUIET. BOTH SIDES of Europe are right now marking 30 years since what the Germans call the ‘Mauerfall’ – the fall of the Berlin Wall – both literally and in the political imagination. And if you’ve ever wondered how small, individual decisions by modest people are connected to sweeping world history, this is a perfect example. On the night of 9 November 1989, Stasi Lieutenant Colonel Harald Jäger was on duty at the Bornholmer Straße checkpoint in the north of Berlin. Disgruntled with his life and faced with thousands of clamouring East Berliners who had heard (wrongly) that the borders were now open, he repeatedly phoned his superior officers for advice. When one of them insulted his bravery in a conference call, unaware that Jäger was listening, the lieutenant colonel decided to say nothing and resolved, there and then, to open the border in defiance. He could not have known the enormity of that decision. Romania is one of the many countries to have been affected by the changes in Eastern Europe that, while evolving over many more years before, seemed to be encapsulated in that single night of breaking point for

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one individual and an entire regime. So much so, capital Bucharest even has its own Hard Rock Café. I know, freedom brings many responsibilities. And a good deal of polyunsaturated fat. And here, in Bucharest, we find another tale of how to let sleeping dogs lie. During the process of upgrading the Hard Rock Café’s audio system – a mouth-watering combination of Powersoft zoning and amplification and 23 Martin Audio loudspeakers – the consultant insisted on individual control of all 23 speakers so that every single table could, in theory, decide its own acoustic experience. This necessitated not one but three of Powersoft’s prestigious Ottocanali 4K4 eight-channel zoning amplifiers in the inventory, thank you very much. As you might imagine, installer Marius Craiu of Constanta-based AudioVision was delighted – not least because the generous payload of top-grade Italian amps was effectively superfluous to requirements. The Martin Audio speakers arranged throughout the restaurant are over 3m above the burgerconsuming covers, such that every table receives the output of at least three of them at the same time. To control them individually makes no difference whatsoever.

Did Marius point out this discrepancy, thereby reducing his invoice by two-thirds? I’ll leave you to decide whether he did or not, any more so than the Britannia Row LD who could have explained to a major pop star that the moody solo spot effect he so loved during one particular number was not, actually, deliberate: the generator had failed and all the lights but one had gone out. In truth, the whole atmospheric tableau was a complete accident. At least, as far as Marius is concerned, he now has a favourite consultant in Romania that he hopes will be involved in as many projects as possible. And the LD in question from Britannia Row has gone on to enjoy many more successful tours with this particular artist. It’s doubtful whether any walls will crumble or governing ideologies will fall as a result of a Hard Rock Café paying over the odds for zoning, or a singer giving credit where it wasn’t due for a creative production decision. But it does prove a couple of things: firstly, audio is way more critical than it’s often assumed, because if the PA had failed in a similar way during that infamous song there most certainly would not have been a congratulatory slap on the back for the FOH engineer; and secondly, whether it’s border patrols or burger joints, you’re not nearly in as much control as you think you are.

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I have a dream

Pro Pro AVL AVL Asia Asia takes takes aa glimpse glimpse into into the the world world of of Vincent Vincent Chua, Chua, head head of of one one of of Singapore’s Singapore’s slickest slickest AV AV integration integration businesses, businesses, Spectrum Spectrum Audio Audio Visual Visual

LIKE LIKE MOST MOST SELF-STARTERS SELF-STARTERS IN IN LIFE, LIFE, VINCENT VINCENT CHUA CHUA HAS HAS an an energy energy surrounding surrounding him him that that is is infectious infectious to to anyone anyone he he comes comes into into contact contact with. with. ‘I’ve ‘I’ve dreamed dreamed about about being being an an entrepreneur entrepreneur since since II was was young,’ young,’ he he freely freely admits. admits. Starting Starting the the business business from from scratch scratch in in 1999 1999 has has demanded demanded high high energy energy levels levels and and gritted gritted determination. determination. With With aa workforce workforce of of 85 85 and and counting, counting, Spectrum Spectrum AV AV has has succeeded succeeded where where so so many many have have stagnated, stagnated, or or worse, worse, in in one one of of the the world’s world’s most most competitive competitive AV AV markets. markets. ‘First, ‘First, you you must must start start with with aa dream,’ dream,’ he he says. says. ‘Then ‘Then you you dream dream bigger; bigger; don’t don’t limit limit yourself yourself and and target target where where you you are are going. going. IfIf you’re you’re not not comfortable comfortable with with what what itit is is right right now, now, that that will will motivate motivate and and remind remind you you that that you you have have to to grow. grow. So, So, II set set my my mind mind on on where where II wanted wanted to to grow grow with with whatever whatever came came under under AV. AV. That’s That’s why why we’re we’re called called Spectrum Spectrum –– it’s it’s aa full full spectrum spectrum of of colour.’ colour.’ From From the the outset, outset, Chua Chua admits admits that that certain certain people people have have played played aa significant significant role role in in starting starting the the business. business. ‘I‘I was was very very fortunate fortunate to to kick-start kick-start my my business business with with two two good good friends friends who who helped helped me me take take care care of of the the operations operations and and the the delivery delivery of of all all our our projects. projects. We We started started with with aa small small office office on on Beach Beach Road Road with with three three staff staff and and our our warehouse warehouse was was aa small small corner corner of of that that office. office. II didn’t didn’t even even have have the the money money to to buy buy the the door, door, so so we we used used aa handmade handmade curtain curtain to to cover cover up up all all the the incoming incoming goods.’ goods.’ Chua Chua acknowledges acknowledges that that leadership leadership and and teamwork teamwork have have both both been been vital vital ingredients ingredients in in the the growth growth of of Spectrum Spectrum AV AV over over two two decades. decades. ‘For ‘For the the first first 10 10 years years itit was was tough, tough, but but II was was very very lucky lucky to to have have Dickson Dickson Ang, Ang, Wendy Wendy Yeo Yeo and and Eddie Eddie Seng Seng running running the the business. business. Over Over the the next next decade, decade, Eddie Eddie Seng Seng was was assisted assisted by by Eddie Eddie Chua, Chua, Wayne Wayne Soo Soo and and Selena Selena Lai. Lai. The The people people make make itit happen happen and, and, during during the the last last few few years years of of growth, growth, II have have had had minimal minimal involvement. involvement. We We continue continue to to source source new new talent talent all all the the time, time, but but it’s it’s always always difficult difficult to to recruit recruit as as there there is is aa limited limited pool. pool. It’s It’s important important to to bring bring in in the the right right talent talent for for the the right right positions, positions, but but then then training training takes takes precedent.’ precedent.’ Like Like Spectrum Spectrum AV’s AV’s solid solid foundations, foundations, the the company company structure structure has has strengthened strengthened and and evolved evolved over over those those two two decades decades to to take take its its current current shape. shape. The The 45 45 certified certified and and qualified qualified engineers engineers and and

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technicians technicians within within the the engineering engineering division division are are divided divided into into their their specialised specialised areas, areas, including including audio, audio, automation automation and and video. video. All All the the equipment equipment racks racks are are built built meticulously meticulously offsite offsite at at company company headquarters headquarters in in Ubi, Ubi, before before being being carefully carefully loaded loaded and and transported transported to to site site in in aa manner manner akin akin to to precious precious cargo. cargo. On On the the day day of of Pro Pro AVL AVL Asia’s Asia’s visit, visit, this this nerve nerve centre centre of of engineering engineering was was completing completing aa large large project project phase phase for for Microsoft Microsoft in in which which Extron Extron and and Q-Sys Q-Sys components components were were being being programmed, programmed, in in

addition addition to to several several other other ongoing ongoing jobs. jobs. ‘I‘I strongly strongly believe believe in in quality quality and and consistency consistency of of delivery. delivery. To To achieve achieve that, that, we we establish establish best best practices practices in in each each team, team, each each process process and and each each stage stage of of implementation. implementation. That That means means power power cords cords must must have have the the proper proper labels labels such such as as aa black black colour colour label label on on black black surfaces surfaces and and aa white white colour colour label label on on white white surfaces. surfaces. ItIt takes takes time time to to instil instil discipline discipline in in maintaining maintaining the the standards standards of of quality quality consistently, consistently, so so that’s that’s why why II always always check check and and talk talk to to the the

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BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE engineers so that they understand what we’re doing. In doing so, we add value.’ As a result, the outgoing racks possess a Spectrum AV signature that reminds the client that they have bought into quality and peace of mind once they have been connected and terminated onsite. Nevertheless, Chua believes that there is still a lot to improve on. ‘I don’t think we are the best and we still have a lot more to do,’ he admits. ‘The quality of the delivery in terms of the solutions, in addition to the customer experience, remains vital. How do we want to deliver our products, including the small things such as running cables, terminations, visible racking and commissioning? We need to continuously enforce best practices and ensure that each stage of the project is executed correctly offsite before delivering to site. As we constantly try to raise the bar, we know that we are pressuring ourselves, but we are hopefully turning that to our advantage.’ Following commissioning, the customer service centre takes over, providing 24/7 support comprising a technical hotline, fault ticketing system, ad-hoc engineering and maintenance. ‘Throughout the implementation of a project, the designer is the only one who can make changes in any design. If the departments have a problem, they will need to communicate with one another and have meetings amongst themselves. There’s a cycle starting with Eddie Seng leading the AV design team, where the project effectively begins, to Eddie Chua leading the project delivery department and ending with Eddie Seng leading the post-sales team following completion.’ Distinguishing itself from other systems integrators in the region, Spectrum AV has not got into product distribution. This refreshing integral approach allows the company to create a neutral design template based on the best-possible solution available for the client’s bespoke requirements rather than a limited range of assembled products from a distribution portfolio. ‘If a project calls for a column speaker solution, you know there are many brands around. Most SIs will promote the one they distribute and that limits you. For example, some passive columns have no tweeters, some have two tweeters, others eight tweeters. Vocal ranges and musicality vary according to the low-frequency and high-frequency components. So, it depends on the customer’s specific application and, by not limiting your choices, you can choose the best selection for your customer. Our clients have a vision and our experts can deliver that.’ The SI is also equally at home in corporate, house of worship, hospitality and broadcast environments. ‘The delivery teams here have expertise in diverse fields. They

The Spectrum AV team recently completed the audio install at the newly opened Wild Rice Theatre may be specialised within a particular field of audio, but they can apply their expertise at a more entry level. We make sure that each group is a specialist in different vertical markets, while maintaining a fundamental basic skill set of all other AV aspects, including video projection and programming. ‘To stay current, however, ongoing training and certification is just as important as recruiting the right expertise from various sectors. For example, some of the engineers may be well versed in audio, but from a more corporate install background, so we need to train them to apply their skills in other sectors like hotels, auditoriums, theatres and houses of worship. That’s not easy because all aspects of training are mandatory, as all the new staff bring different skill sets. Therefore, we take them onsite and ensure that they understand the design and installation perspective for applications they are less familiar with.’ The transition from conventional AV to network AV is a work in progress. ‘It has been ongoing for at least 10 years, but it has really gained momentum during the last five years and continues to do so. You need to recognise this development and prepare for it. We equip our technicians with professional training, both locally and overseas, to be proficient in the work we do, before exposing them to the real thing. Some of the engineers have to change their mindset from AV to IT. IT is nothing new to us as we have been specialised in video conferencing for many years – how to connect to the internet or intranet, set up a satellite link to a video call and so on. Some projects require specialised and customised programming – this can be very challenging to implement, as we have no reference from the manufacturers’ database.’ Warming to the theme, Chua stresses the importance of AV/IT integration. ‘Programming is the key to automating

equipment and it’s how we require the equipment to perform and communicate. As such, it’s the most complex and important part of AV integration. For example, our recent audio enhancement project at Universal Studio Singapore’s WaterWorld attraction springs to mind. The upgrade for the main audio system needed to be integrated with the main show control system so the production can synchronise all mechanical and pyrotechnic effects with audio cues.’ Having learnt some harsh lessons along the 20-year course, Chua has had to restructure the business on a number of occasions. However, his insight into the changing technology and business sectors is astute, if not visionary. ‘The corporate sector in Singapore continues to grow and, with it, so does the demand for AV technology. New corporate offices and executive showrooms rely on our expertise to enable their business structures. It’s gone beyond presentations in small rooms to collaborative meetings in larger applications. Our AV business will continue to grow as I believe that the budgets from corporations, hotels and the private sector will increase. And, with an ageing population, more private hospitals are being built with AV solutions.’

A reminder of Spectrum AV’s best practices for AV racking The conclusion of Pro AVL Asia’s interview takes us full circle, back to the dream analogy. ‘Once you realise a dream, you have to dream your next dream,’ says Chua. ‘Nobody can get to the top of the mountain – if you do reach the summit, you will soon discover that there’s a bigger mountain to climb. It’s endless. You learn and take your experiences to different customers across different sectors, from corporate to entertainment and many others. For now, we have an office in Malaysia and are expanding our reach into ASEAN countries. You have to continue dreaming, and that means continually adapting your business and learning.’ www.spectrum.com.sg

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The band plays on

In the beginning: Luca Lastrucci, Claudio Lastrucci and Antonio Peruch

Twenty-five years later and still going strong

As Powersoft reaches its silver anniversary, the company’s founders reflect on how it’s more than just amplifiers that have powered the company

POWERSOFT’S COLONISATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL power amplifier arena would take time to explain to an industry outsider. Dominated by a host of C-initialled manufacturers, the amplification landscape of 1995 was inhabited by heavy toroidal transformers offering industrial strength weights and designs with a varied track record of reliability. Today, the brand may be synonymous with power amplifiers and modules, but this is no indication of where its onward mission will take it. It was all very different during those formative years at PLASA and Prolight + Sound Frankfurt. Together with his companion, Luciano Ciappi, Powersoft founder and president Carlo Lastrucci would receive bemused looks while promoting the company’s sleek Digam models. Channelling the energy levels of his products, Lastrucci remained unfazed, committing himself to taking the brand to unimaginable peaks – without clipping. The cornerstone of Powersoft’s success has always been based upon full ownership, which has allowed the company to pursue a passion for engineering. However, when brothers Luca and Claudio Lastrucci graduated from their electronics engineering degrees, Luca, the elder by two years, was absorbed in software and the possibilities of artificial intelligence, while electronics engineer Claudio was fascinated by power management and hardware. Although the brothers shared a passion for music, playing drums, piano and guitar together in pubs and bars, there was little to bind them together in terms of business. Having decided to start a company with Claudio’s long-term friend, Antonio Peruch, the trio looked at their wide-ranging skills and interests, and elected to try a little of everything. ‘It was supposed to be an engineering company,’ recalls Claudio. ‘It was the three of us collecting projects from various customers and doing the designs for many strange things. Not only audio devices, but automatic voice recognition systems, software, power conversion technologies and supply systems, conducting the installation of software and so on. Then we stopped and thought about what we could do.’ The name itself was easier to choose, reflecting the partners’ twin interests of power and software. ‘It was fun because we gained an insight into many different topics and technologies,’ adds R&D director Claudio. ‘We came to understand how to approach different technological problems and how to solve

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Musicians from the beginning, the future business partners play a gig in November 1983 them.’ Reflecting the fact that it has always seen itself as a developer of technology, at no point did the fledgling company decide to align itself exclusively to audio. However, Claudio and Antonio went on to pioneer the amplifier side of the company and its associated production processes, while Luca helped to revolutionise the public transport mobility system across much of Italy. As time progressed, ideas often flourished that would sow the seeds of patented technologies. Power Factor Correction (PFC), Differential Pressure Control (DPC) and other innovations hatched around the company’s humble kitchen and the Lastruccis’ dinner tables overcame new brand scepticism. However, it was the development of Switch Mode Amplification that clearly marked Powersoft’s arrival in the professional industry. ‘When we saw the potential of Class-D, we knew that we could attain huge power ratings,’ states Luca. Applying it to the professional market changed the rules of professional amplifier design. Although not a new technology, its application within the audio domain had been stunted and lacked a finished product until the Digam series was unveiled. ‘Nowadays, if you don’t have a switch-mode amplifier then you are virtually out of the market,’ explains Claudio. ‘But at that time it was a huge leap of faith. As a young company, we knew what we had was unbelievable and I was sure that within

two years the whole world would be working with switch-mode technology. It did eventually happen, but it was more than 10 years later.’ It’s hard to believe that Powersoft has now been in existence for 25 years. But the relatively short, yet impressive, time span has been enough to convince users that green, Class-D power in a 1U chassis was an investment worth making. ‘It was difficult in those early years because audio engineers are quite conservative with a fear of failure of new technologies,’ recalls Claudio. ‘The word “digital” 25 years ago was worrying because it was still in the early stages of adoption within the audio business. That design was an analogue modulation, but a fear existed that it could destroy the performance of the entire sound system. Education was vital in allaying those fears. You’re asking someone to trust you, but if they don’t understand you, it won’t work. Therefore, you have a duty to explain how your software, processing and other specific product behaviour operates and what benefits they bring. An amplifier is more than a datasheet – it’s a complicated piece of machinery that requires a lot of training. Without it, your brand development is stunted.’

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Powersoft’s Scandicci HQ at night

The striking X Series As a family business, the market turbulence perhaps motivated Powersoft to power on to greater fortunes. The yesteryear C-initial manufacturers have largely been either cannibalised or consumed by larger brands. Perhaps Powersoft was simply more ambitious and opted to invest when others were cashing in. ‘We switched from THD to SMT technology as it provided more reliability and quality in production,’ says Antonio. ‘Then, in 2007, we increased the gap with our competitors by becoming the first manufacturer to introduce on-board DSP in our products, together with intelligence, firmware and software as we continue to create a smart product. In the past five years, we have introduced powersharing capabilities within our products that can be accessed via the Armonía system manager software. Ultimately, this will create an ecosystem for our products, while greatly benefitting our customers in the field.’ Without stopping to rest on its laurels after the success of Digam and the K Series, Powersoft’s innovations have since escaped the conventional modules and chassis in the form factors of the networked multimedia Deva, together with M-Force and Mover, making earth shaking an art form. However, as a force of innovation, the next stage of the company’s evolution remains unclear. ‘Both M-Force and Deva are good examples,’ continues Claudio. ‘We like to develop ideas that are allied to, but nevertheless outside of, the amplification niche.’ Deva, the manufacturer’s solarpowered tour-de-force of technologies, incorporates an 8-inch speaker and Class-D amplification for BGM and paging, plus video surveillance capabilities, Wi-Fi and GPS in addition to other features. The system is unlike anything else in the market. ‘But it’s still within our core competences,’ reasons Claudio. ‘With our mobility division, the software, our systems knowledge and audio, of course.’ Described by the company as a true push–pull moving magnet transducer, M-Force is based on switch-mode

The company floated on the Italian Stock Exchange in December 2018 principles with the added benefits of 25 years of improvements in technology, new materials, increased DSP power and the creation of Differential Pressure Control. When used alongside the accompanying M-Drive to create the M-System, it can form the backbone of a highly unique subwoofer. ‘We believe that M-Force is a revolutionary technology for subwoofers,’ explains Luca. ‘It will be like Class-D – everybody will eventually use it.’ Powersoft did not devise M-Drive as its entry into the woofer and transducer business, however. ‘Both our strategy and our interest is to provide the technology, rather than the final product,’ explains Luca. The direct descendent of M-Force, Mover, was unveiled in 2019. ‘We identified a gap in the market that was available and decided to fill it,’ he adds. With attention on the rising Tuscan star mounting, sales rose as its distribution network expanded. Less akin to empire building and more to managing unprecedented growth, the modest Scandicci office on Via Enrico Conti has expanded beyond the original no.5 and now continues to the end of the street. Satellite offices were established in Singapore and New Jersey from 2008 to provide localised servicing, sales and technical support for the Asia Pacific and North America markets, respectively. ‘The K Series was really our passport into the US and, as such, we had to increase our level of support there,’ confirms Claudio. Similarly, the company’s Florence-based workforce has taken on a more international flavour over the past decade, with renowned technical, engineering and sales support. ‘Powersoft has been continually growing and we need to find the right resources,’ adds Luca. ‘However, as a technical company, you cannot rely on Tuscany to find the right people with wide skill sets, so we looked outside of Italy. All we ask of them is to learn Italian and enjoy eating Italian food!’ Likewise, the expanding manufacturing capabilities had to mirror the company’s ambitions – a formidable task kept in check by production engineering and project management director Antonio. ‘The main plant near Bologna produces phase-out rack amplifiers and PCBAs [Printed Circuit Board Assembly] for Quattrocanali, Ottocanali and Duecanali models, while the modules are manufactured in the north, close to Gorizia,’ he explains. ‘Another plant to the south of Tuscany is equipped with PCBAs for production and there is another highly automated plant based on Lean production close to our headquarters in Scandicci. Here, we conduct the final assembly and testing phases prior to shipping.’

As a respected amplifier manufacturer, collaboration with other producers remains pivotal in the company’s ongoing success. ‘We have always considered a sound system as one unique thing,’ explains Claudio. ‘The fact that we don’t build speakers doesn’t mean that we don’t take care of what’s inside a speaker or what transducer behaviour is, so it’s important to have cooperation both with customers and other manufacturers to provide a better solution.’ The fact that Powersoft is still perceived as an amplifier company doesn’t frustrate him. ‘Once you know what goes into an amplifier with processing software, hardware, power, compliances, speaker knowledge and so on, you become quite qualified in understanding other technologies and problems that need to be addressed in the signal chain.’ There appears to be no secret formula for staying ahead of the technological curve. ‘No general method can be applied, but you can stimulate the careers of people with different skill sets,’ explains Claudio. ‘We work with universities and with specific companies that provide new technologies, while continually developing within Powersoft. When combined, they will reap benefits at some stage over the next 10 years and hopefully break conventional engineering.’ Twenty-five years on, Powersoft continues to be a family business, but everything changed in late 2018 when it was listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. ‘This was a challenging project, but it was also very important for us,’ recounts Luca. ‘We decided that we needed to be armed with a trigger that would allow us to jump into the future, to change our culture internally and our internal processes in order to prepare the company for future challenges. Rather than being the end of an era, it’s a new start, offering transparency for our partners and customers.’ As the company that started in a garden shed looks to relocate to new, bigger, purpose-built premises in 2020, its founders’ discarded musical instruments appear to have gathered dust. ‘The three of us started with an idea and, after 25 years, we’re immensely proud to be where we are now – a leader in the professional audio market,’ Luca comments. But it would seem that success comes with a price. ‘We loved playing music together, but we have no time for that now,’ he adds. ‘Perhaps in the future there will be the opportunity to play together again.’ Given the momentum that Powersoft has maintained, this unique ensemble is more likely to be generating pink noise rather than light jazz. However, Claudio can’t resist a nostalgic glance at his kit. ‘Maybe it’s time to get back to the drums,’ he remarks, suggesting that among all the ingredients contributing to Powersoft’s success, the musicality of its founders is not to be underestimated. www.powersoft-audio.com

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InterBEE 2019

Visitors flocked to the Makuhari Messe to bear witness to a mature and innovative Japanese AV market

As Tokyo 2020 approaches, sports was the theme for InterBEE

The Sennheiser booth held Ambeo immersive audio demos

Artwiz’s Kai Seita Mutsuro and Allen & Heath’s Val Gilbert launch the new Avantis console

Hibino Intersound’s audio brands were exhibited alongside the Harman portfolio

8K screens around the show provided visitors with a distraction

WITH THE RUGBY WORLD CUP DONE AND DUSTED AND the 2020 Summer Olympics on the horizon, it was no surprise that InterBEE 2019 was declared a ‘sports-themed event’ by show organiser, Japan Electronics Show Association (JESA). ‘It’s an exciting time to be in Japan, the first country to broadcast the Olympics in 8K,’ said NAB president and CEO, Gordon Smith, as he addressed the largely Japanese audience at his keynote speech on the opening morning. ‘Your country’s broadcasters are demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the viewing experience using the latest technology.’ Smith’s words were borne out by the array of cutting-edge AV solutions on display, as established technology rubbed shoulders with an increased presence of gear for non-traditional broadcasting, including streaming, digital apps and social media. It goes without saying that AVoIP has become the main theme of most industry tradeshows. Raising the bar at InterBEE, an AVoIP remote production network had been created for the first time, linking manufacturers across the show. This included a Calrec Artemis console on the Hibino stand in Hall 1, a Lawo VSM broadcast control system, V_matrix on Otaritec’s Hall 2 booth together with a Riedel Artist 32 and Bolero BP, also in Hall 2, and a Tektronix Prism monitoring solution and Seiko servers in Hall 3. Grass Valley transceivers in Hall 4, Itochu cable systems in Hall 5 and an EVS XT-VIA production server in Hall 6 joined the network, and, over in Hall 7, more equipment including an Ikegami camera, Arista Networks CloudVision

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A young visitor to the Mix Wave stand gets a demo on the API Audio 2248 console

Amphion’s Anssi Hyvonen on the Mix Wave stand

Roland’s Tomoya Nakauchi demonstrates the VR-50HK multi-format AV mixer

cloud networking solution and a Harmonic Spectrum X media server completed the entire production workflow. Audinate was exhibiting Dante AV, Dante Domain Manager, Dante AVIO adapters and a wide range of Dante-enabled products in the midst of Hall 2, while the spread of Dante-enabled products continued apace across the show floor. ‘InterBEE attracts a very client-focused crowd and the main focus is on IP,’ said Boon Siong Tan, Lawo’s sales director for Southeast Asia. ‘Education is what is needed in an IP workflow as it is very complex, and many visitors come to us for that. We are showing audio, video, monitoring and control so they can see and appreciate how an IP workflow functions.’ Another theme of the contemporary AV tradeshow was also very much in evidence, with many loudspeaker manufacturers offering immersive audio demos on their stands. This included d&b audiotechnik, which had created an impressive demo room and hosted the Asian launch of its new A Series augmented array system, and Genelec, which also introduced the latest members of The Ones studio monitors, the 8351B and the 8361A, to Japan. Astro Spatial Audio teamed up with Martin Audio and Brax LED panels to completely immerse the audience in sound and images to demonstrate its objectbased solution, Sara II. Away from the show floor, Meyer Sound and distributor Artwiz took a separate room for a demo based around its new Ultra-X40 point source and UPQ-D1 wide coverage speakers and D-Mitri digital audio platform,

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BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW which was not only technically impressive but refreshingly entertaining as audio followed a vocalist moving around the room in an immersive show backed up by two DJs. Shure was promoting the AXT Digital 1.2GHz for a new bandwidth allocated in Japan. ‘This frequency band gives us almost 20MHz to work with and can be used all over the country,’ said Shure Japan’s Michael Golebiowski. ‘Before, it was very crowded. For many broadcasters this is going to be an interesting option. Because the frequency is high, the wavelength is shorter and can’t penetrate the space effectively. So if you can connect four antennas to a receiver, as our system does, it helps with maintaining stable coverage, even with a shorter wavelength.’ Having started life in 1965 as a broadcast show, InterBEE’s banner is now ‘Broadmedia & Entertainment’, and indeed the show has come to represent all things AV. As usual, Halls 1 and 2 covered the spectrum of audio applications, while over in the Makuhari Messe’s Event Hall, Japan’s prominent touring market was well represented in one of two InterBEE

The TASCAM Japan team was getting ready for 4K

L–R: Audio Brains president Shuzo Fujii with Ai Sampei

Adamson’s Ben Millson on the Rewire stand

Audio Brains has recently taken on Visionary Solutions, bringing its brand count to 15. The AV network specialist joins Martin Audio, Powersoft, beyerdynamic, Audinate, Symetrix and Astro Spatial Audio in the portfolio. ‘It’s been a very busy show for us,’ said president, Shuzo Fujii. ‘With all our brands, we can offer complete solutions to customers, mainly for audio but we are now starting with video as well.’ Over in Hall 8, away from the audio contingent, Roland was showing its first 4K product, the V600-UHD multi-format video switcher, which uses the manufacturer’s Ultra Scaler technology to transition to 4K workflows. Stalwart InterBEE exhibitor AJA Video Systems was announcing 8K support for its HDR Image Analyser 12G HDR and WCG monitoring and analysis platform, firmware updates for its Ki Pro family of file-based recorders and launched an openGear 12G-SDI distribution amplifier among an extensive raft of products on its large stand in Hall 7. Williams AV hosted a demo of its new one-to-many AI translation system, Convey, on the stand of distributor, Media Plus. ‘We’ve had lots of interest; it’s a fun demo to do,’ said Williams AV’s Per Persson. ‘Here, we’re using a speaker to listen to the real-time translations but, in a live application, it can be broadcast over our WaveCAST assistive listening system, or whatever wireless protocol is required.’ Strong and consistent as ever, InterBEE was once again indicative of the maturity and technical awareness of Japan’s AV market, bringing the best of the industry together for three days at the Makuhari Messe as the country gears up for its summer on the world stage when the international media descends on Tokyo.

Shure Japan’s Hiro Sawaguchi with the AXT Digital 1.2GHz for Japan’s new bandwidth

Mackie’s Jason Tan demoed the ProFXv3 ‘for the podcast generation’ Experience sections, the X-Speaker loudspeaker demo. This year, participants included Nexo, d&b audiotechnik, Coda Audio, Adamson, Bose, Ramsa, JBL, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio, Turbosound, EAW, Vue Audiotechnik, dBTechnologies and RCF. Back in Hall 1, two more Experience sections, X-Microphone and X-Headphone, saw the participation of companies including Shure, Sony, Sanken, Sennheiser, Otaritec, Tech Trust, Yamaha Music and Rewire. InterBEE initiatives to promote emerging sectors of the industry continued this year with the InterBEE Sport pavilion in Hall 7, which presented information on technology, software, tools and services used to broadcast sporting events; InterBEE Ignition in Hall 6, which was exploring the next generation of media; the InterBEE IP pavilion in Hall 3; InterBEE Connected in Hall 7 looking at new business models in broadcasting and communication; and InterBEE Creative in Hall 8, presenting the latest in 4K, 8K and HDR video production. InterBEE 2019 was as consistent and familiar as ever, with stands occupying their regular places on the show floor, and distributors displaying long-held brands. This included Hibino with the entire range of Harman AV brands; neighbouring Hibino Intersound with Calrec, DiGiCo, DPA Microphones, Coda Audio and Klang Technologies; Otaritec with Lawo, XTA, PMC and Riedel; Bestec Audio with the Music Tribe brands including Midas, Klark Teknik, Tannoy and Turbosound as well as L-Acoustics; Onkyo Tokki with EAW, Mackie, QSC, RCF, Biamp and Atlona; Mix Wave with API Audio, Amphion, Prism Sound and Merging Technologies; and Tech Trust with Mipro, Schoeps, Wisycom and Lectrosonics.

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L–R: Genelec’s Thomas Lund, Juho Martikainen, Kanji Murai, Aki Makivirta and Ken Kimura

L–R: FBT’s Roberto Mataloni with MTC’s Shoya Takahashi

SSL’s Tom Knowles was showing a range of studio, broadcast and live consoles

RCF’s Federico Lugli with a range of Ayra studio monitors on the Onkyo Tokki stand

L–R: Otaritec’s Kunitaka Fukatsu and XTA’s Richard Fleming reveal the MX36 console switching system

L–R: d&b’s audiotechnik’s Stephen Hogg, Craig Lovell, Hideki Yajima and Simon Kenning

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Filling the gap

Richard Lawn travels to Cornwall to meet Allen & Heath’s new digital console, Avantis

Managing director Rob Clark

CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019, Allen & Heath marked a distinguished half-centur y in the enter tainment technology industr y with a notable product launch. As an early pioneer of analogue mixers, the company began its digital journey in the mid-1990s. By focusing on affordable, quality audio without sacrificing per formance, the brand found a successful gap in the market and has since gained increasing recognition as a pioneer of digital console technology. Following several changes in ownership over its long histor y, Allen & Heath is now under the stewardship of Audiotonix alongside Calrec, DiGiCo and Solid State Logic, making it well poised to meet the challenges of the next half-centur y. Having significantly invested in its

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R&D director Andy Bell

Cornish R&D team, Allen & Heath continues to listen to its growing database of users by developing products with a ready-made market. Its third 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, is a 64-channel/42 configurable bus console with twin full HD touchscreens, extensive I/O options and processing from the company’s flagship dLive mixing system. Remarkably, the console’s origins only date back to early 2017, when managing director Rob Clark threw down the gauntlet to R&D director Andy Bell to plug the gap between the successful dLive and SQ platforms. ‘At the outset, the internal development name for this project was “Bridge”,’ explains Bell. ‘We knew from our customers exactly what was needed – a console that

Product manager Nic Beretta

could handle higher channel and mix counts than SQ but was accessible at a lower price point than dLive. ‘Meeting one of those criteria would be simple, but meeting both would not. So, I started sketching out different concepts, trying to find a winning formula. The first key decision was to integrate the I/O and processing in a single unit, which immediately sets it apart from dLive, which has a more flexible, mix ‘n’ match architecture. Initially, Avantis took a lot of inspiration from SQ but, as we got further into new ideas such as screen integration along the bottom edge and the channel strips migrating onto the glass, it rapidly took on an identity of its own.’ The first simple 3D creative of Avantis was a 1:1 cardboard model with printed graphics glued to its

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BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY exterior. This visual basis allowed the extensive R&D team to add their input into the initial design. Of the 55 engineers in the depar tment, 20–25 of them worked on the Avantis project. ‘The team got around it and knocked the corners off it,’ recalls Bell. ‘They were asking: “where does this button go?” or “how do I get that feature?” So even before anything had been built, we were tr ying to balance economics with materials and to stimulate new creative ideas.’ Input was also received from working audio engineers throughout the process. ‘Ever y detail was discussed and challenged along the way as we advanced through increasingly sophisticated prototypes,’ continues Bell. ‘The decision to substitute a normal rugged plastic with the diecast metal chassis that is a distinctive feature of Avantis was made ver y early on. So it was a journey, which it always is, but we’ve ended up with a console that is close to what was initially intended, despite a few wrong turns along the way.’

The console’s origins only date back to early 2017, when Rob Clark threw down the gauntlet to plug the gap between the dLive and SQ platforms Allen & Heath has made much of the technology platform underlying its current generation of 96kHz digital consoles. First seen in its dLive series and later miniatured for use in SQ, Avantis is the third mixer to benefit from the company’s XCVI FPGA core. ‘Console designs previously incorporated a number of discreet chips, each one processing eight channels of audio with a number of limitations,’ explains product manager, Nic Beretta. ‘Now, it’s all integrated into a single FPGA core,

for which the single chip is pretty much the size of a stamp. Yet it’s incredibly power ful, providing dLive and Avantis with an ability to mix all the input channel counts and all the processing with only 0.7ms of system latency from input to output. I don’t think there’s another competitive console on the market that can achieve this with the same amount of processing. In addition, all the mix outputs are phase coherent, regardless of the path that you take internally in the console.’ Encased in its alloy shell and tubular frame, the Avantis control sur face is centred on two full HD touchscreens with corresponding rotar y controls. ‘Having two touchscreens isn’t a new concept, but we realised we could use it to unlock exciting new possibilities,’ explains Bell. ‘This led us to develop the Continuity UI. Within seconds of getting hands-on with Avantis, engineers appreciate the seamless flow between the physical controls and the on-screen software. You can work gains and pans on the rotaries, then, at the touch of a soft key, switch to EQ or dynamics across the whole strip. The console also provides a highly configurable FastGrab tab on the right-hand side of each screen, offering another way to quickly and easily access control of aux sends, EQ, compressor and FX on the currently selected channel or spot channel. With Continuity UI, the user decides how they’d like to work – not the mixer.’ For a digital console to make

its mark, intuitive features are a prerequisite. ‘Upon their first inspection of Avantis, engineers often ask where the select key has gone,’ Bell continues. ‘However, within two minutes, they realise it’s all within the touchscreen user inter faces, where you can do so much more. It’s extremely intuitive with pre-post switching, safes and freeze layers in Continuity UI, and the large symbols indicate whether it is locked or unlocked. The large propor tion of touchscreen real

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estate created many challenges for us, such as stress testing the glass. We spent a lot of time sourcing the right products from the right component manufacturers to ensure it’s reliable.’ Within the Allen & Heath R&D labyrinth, several testing rooms pose as tor ture chambers for those par ts auditioning for a lead role in future console designs. Here, the components including the touchscreens are subjected to real-world tests for long periods, including dust, sand, heat, humidity, sticky liquids, fizzy drinks, vibrations and drop tests. ‘Over the past few years, we’ve star ted simulating touring abuse and anything that will end up at some stage within a console chassis. As a result, we are confident that the consoles are reliable and fit for purpose. You don’t expect the customers to drop a console, but you need to develop a good stress test for such an eventuality.’ Given the ver tical market sectors that Avantis aims to penetrate, flexibility is paramount. While many users will choose to pair Avantis with the 48-in/16-out GX4816 audio expander, Avantis is also par t of Allen & Heath’s Ever ything I/O ecosystem. This allows an operator wishing to build a compact system or a rental company with existing Allen & Heath stock to connect to a large range of audio expander hardware. Avantis is also compatible with the ME personal mixers and IP hardware remote controllers. For local I/O, Avantis is equipped with 12 XLR analogue inputs, 12 XLR analogue outputs plus AES (stereo in and dual stereo out). ‘Ever ything I/O is a concept we’re fully committed to,’ explains Bell. ‘If a customer already has Allen & Heath I/O boxes such as the AR2412 and AR84, we want them to have the option of using these with Avantis. Equally, with por table expanders like the DX168, they can easily add more I/O wherever it’s required, or maybe they need the output-only DX012. Altogether, there are 10 different compatible I/O boxes, including wall-mount I/O for installs, which gives Avantis a great deal of flexibility.’ With the integration of the S-Link por t on the rear, users can access the full range of audio expanders and system solutions including the ME1, ME500 and ME-U hub from the ME personal monitoring suite. With the addition of two additional I/O por ts, each capable of providing 128 bidirectional channels at 96kHz, Avantis can draw on a full range of current dLive option cards. Fur ther expanding the scope for system integration, FOH/monitor splits and multitrack recording, popular dLive cards include Dante (64x64 and 128x128), Waves, gigaACE and superMADI. Avantis incorporates processing tools including compressors, EQs and the Cornish innovator’s RackExtra FX units with 12 slots. The optional upgrade to dPack expands Avantis fur ther with additional dLive processing

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The organisational changes. The level of usability,’ explained brand new will one. the vx Award 4, disguise now support SDI or HDMI without changing horns can be adjusted without itself from the pack with its all-metal chassis frame. that flicker of electrical energy sparking the control sur face. With dLive, you canfeature mix and match from subminiature lavaliers. discuss the problems and Revenues House byattention CPG Facilities ofa two Fohhn LF-220 column ‘We started to pay to eight monitors. by Shure 72hm-212 AMN250 ¼-rack size Class-D compact analogue mixer with a being the UK office opening later Dot forWith itscan ‘human-centric and enterprises. 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Not only does reflex ports to eliminate LF-induced Avantis itself more as awas standalone mixing business with SCB replace old equipment was in the same manner as said Li and Yu, general manager of IR which shows how strategic Mr pair JBL Control28-1 speakers. Lawo, who suffered asmart stroke at a networked DriveRack PA2. While SCB PHILIPPINES: Control frames. Following a period of Li distinguishes Choice Award in the retail Each room has been outfitted with audio designer and installer. TheDenis ATW-T3201 is also equipped antenna power, frequency of Waves SoundGrid connectivity. filter.of andthe head of the ITas broadcasting that they are catering for, our their customers,’ added Minardi. and has ‘improved network latency. design is ideal a main system it look stunning but Iand feel the time has is. arrived to depart screen vibration. console. mix engine and the codecs’ many years.’ damaged or obsolete to supply the Merlaud 100V line speakers. 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The next phase of AVoIP

Matrox shows its first AVoIP products at InfoComm 2012

Samuel Recine, sales director at Matrox, discusses interoperability, brand competition and a brave new AV world with open standards THE AV MARKET HAS BEEN STREAMING VIDEO FOR many years. The entire video telepresence market, for example, was based entirely on finely tuned, high-quality video in optimised low bitrates. Even though streaming video and audio-over-IP was in heavy use for large facility and multi-site applications, it wasn’t until around 2010 that first-movers in the AV industry began to speak about replacing core onsite AV infrastructure from baseband analogue and digital audio/video extension and switching with an AV backbone that functioned entirely over IP as well. As with any disruptive changes, many leading incumbents in the market resisted the notion. Selling proprietary switches was far too lucrative. So, for several more years, the market was treated to public discussions about the resolutions, quality, latency and other performance characteristics that could or could not be achieved over IP. But customers had eyes and ears and could see for themselves that it was clearly possible to achieve the same level of content quality and performance using IP instead of hardwired baseband technology such as VGA in analogue or HDMI and HDBaseT in digital. Before long, every major AV manufacturer had launched some products that could support AV extension and switching over standard IP. Corporate, government, military, medical and other end users were also simultaneously experiencing advances from the IT world and using everything from Netflix for entertainment; to YouTube and Facebook for training and marketing; to Skype and Zoom for collaboration and corporate communications; and to video management systems like Panopto, Kaltura and Brightcove to build, maintain and deliver both live and ondemand, user-originated content. The end users were exposed first-hand to the billions upon billions of dollars that had poured into R&D budgets from the IT world to advance things such as audio and video encoding and decoding and codecs for compression. The amazing progress in both real-time and on-demand video delivery over bandwidth-constrained environments revealed to users the inevitable convergence of their data, communications and performance AV applications over a common communications protocol.

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is an application that demonstrates that some users are comfortable at 100ms. Almost 100% of users do not feel the latency at 50ms. So, the amazing, better, best-latency story over IP also died off sometime in early to mid-2018. And so by ISE 2019 and InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, you could see that just about every manufacturer had product lines or entirely migrated portfolios of products to support highperformance audio/video extension and switching applications over standard IP. In fact, many companies had granularities of uncompressed-over-IP, lightly-compressed-over-IP and highlycompressed-over-IP products in order to give customers choice for their applications. Uncompressed and lightly compressed AVoIP products tend to use less processing power (so cheaper chips) and therefore tend to have lower selling prices. When environments require a high density of endpoints and wireless is in play and data, communications or AV are being mixed and leveraged together, when the distances for AV applications are very large, or when the AV needs to traverse portions of network that have potential bandwidth bottlenecks – which is especially common when leveraging cloud or public internet – the products supporting maximum performance at very reduced bit rates are at the fore. Regardless of the quality, latency or other performance requirements of an application, the market is already serving AVoIP solutions for every application and the market is unquestionably migrating from baseband to IP. So, what comes next? As the industry’s knowledge of the impact and usefulness of IP-based AV matures, the second wave will clearly centre on open standards, interoperable ecosystems across competing brands and value pushed away from individual widgets and onto technologies and services that create useful interoperable environments that fully leverage the converged world of data, communications and performance media over IP. This breaks down into two topics: open standards and interoperability.

Open standards

Illustration of quality versus bandwidth While ‘quality’ has both mathematical and objective measurements as well as subjective elements, one thing the market could clearly benchmark was ‘bandwidth’. The resulting comparison of quality versus bitrate is a matter of fierce debate and can vary by user and by application. But, across a spectrum of users and applications, the graph above shows that for a significant majority of AV applications, the best codecs from all bitrate levels can produce quality levels well above the target zone for text and video quality, and acuity. Because of the exceedingly low differentiation available over quality versus bit rate, the next argument that surfaced was to slice and dice ‘latency’ again in zones of performance that exceeded customer needs for most applications. When the source and the destination are in the same field of view, such as a performer onstage standing in front of a jumbo videowall, there is some room for debate about the perceivable threshold such as one frame of latency – ‘glass-to-glass’ – that is, from camera lens transported and displayed on the screen. But, here again, the vast majority of AV applications are not like that. So, what is the acceptable metric for latency? IP-KVM is a good example. Having the PC several kilometres from the keyboard, monitors, mouse and audio speakers is an application that adequately tests if users can feel the separation when using their favourite applications. This

This topic refers to the long-term viability of proprietary technologies, whether that means proprietary uncompressed encoding techniques, proprietary codecs or proprietary transport and communications protocols. As markets such as 2D/3D graphics, live two-way communications and so forth have shown, no proprietary technology controlled by a single vendor has long-term sustainability. There are too many stakeholders that have different technological and commercial dependencies for this to ever be viable. 2019 saw the first major discussions in the AV market about potential long-term open standards that can guide the development of technology and products to assure the needs of the maximum number of products, services and user stakeholders are met. While the discussion has only really begun amidst shipping products, some of which are based entirely on open standards and others based on proprietary technologies, at least some viable alternatives were laid down for the first time last year. For example, AIMS started a Pro AV Working Group to engage with the community of end users, manufacturers, systems integrators, application developers and service providers to establish if the open high-performance media standards recently adopted by the live broadcast industry could be enhanced and adapted for open standards and interoperability in AV. The group of standards being presented by AIMS is encapsulated by the larger standard known as SMPTE 2110. This consists of multiple sub-standards to regulate encoding, video parameters, audio parameters, asset discovery on networks and security. 2020 will likely see the lively discussion about what existing, enhanced version of existing or entirely new standards will serve the needs of the industry for the next decade.

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Genelec plays it smart Genelec’s Smart IP technology makes its first appearance with the 4430 two-way active installation loudspeaker THE NEW 4430 two-way active installation loudspeaker from Genelec is a compact enclosure, compatible with both Dante and AES67 IP audio streams and deriving power from PoE and PoE+ via a proprietary internal power supply that helps with the delivery of 104dB of short-throw SPL thanks to a pair of 50W Class-D amplification stages that feed the woofer and tweeter. More importantly, the 4430 is the first Genelec model to feature the Finnish manufacturer’s new Smart IP technology, which is designed to offer scalable power, audio and loudspeaker configuration, supervision and calibration features over a standard Cat cable. The Cat connector, located on the rear of the 4430, provides access to Genelec’s Smart IP Manager, as well as power and audio-over-IP. The Smart IP Manager tool operates on Windows 10 and facilitates the configuration of rooms, zones, loudspeakers and audio channels,

with device discovery, a versatile room equalisation tool set, system organisation and status monitoring functionalities. In addition, the 4430’s APIs support the hooks allowing for external control via third-party software and hardware or house automation. Supporting up to eight channels of audio across a stream, with sample rates between 32kHz and 96kHz and 16- or 24-bit resolution, the 4430 enables streams to be managed by either the Dante Controller or Dante Domain Manager software, as well as legacy balanced line analogue audio. The speaker’s frequency response is 45Hz to 23kHz (–6dB) thanks to a 5-inch woofer and ¾-inch metal dome tweeter. The cabinet, built to be compact and lightweight, is formed from Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Enclosure and Directivity Control Waveguide technologies. It has reportedly been manufactured using certified sustainable

methods and produced from recycled aluminium. The 4430 is available in black, white or a selection of 120 custom RAL colours. The speaker is compatible with Genelec’s existing range of mounting accessories, which allows it to be floor-, ceiling-, wall- or trussmounted. ‘Our research into IP loudspeaker technology dates back to 2005, and the response to the preview of Smart IP at ISE back in February [2019] was so overwhelmingly positive that we knew that this valuable work would now allow us to fulfil a very obvious gap in the installed audio market,’ said Genelec managing director, Siamak Naghian. ‘The 4430 is just the first of a number of loudspeaker models to incorporate Smart IP technology, and we look forward to expanding the range in 2020 and beyond.’ www.genelec.com

AJA HDR Image Analyzer 12G/Kumo 6464-12G AKG Lyra Alcons Audio BF121 Altman Lighting AFS-500/AFS-700 Amate Audio N12PR/N15PR/N18WPR Antelope Audio Auto-Tune Synergy Apantac Mi-16-UHD/Mi-8 12G UHD APG iX series Attero Tech Synapse D32Mi/unIFY v3.4.0 Audio Precision APx500 Flex Austrian Audio OC818 AV Stumpfl Fullwhite Avid S4/Media Composer 2019 Axiom Pro Audio AX1012 B-Tech AV Mounts BT7007 B&C Speakers DCM414/15DS100/18DS100 BAE Audio 73EQL Burl Audio B4/BAD4M BXB VDM 4010/VDM 4020 Christie Eclipse Danley Sound Labs FLX-12/J7-95 DiGiCo Chilli 6/Mustard DSPPA LA1512S/MP135M/MP30W Dynaudio Sub RCC EAW RSX208L Ecler VIC Series Eventide Omnipressor/Rotary Mod Exterity ArtioInsight Extron IN1804 DI/DO GatesAir VHF Band III power amp Genelec 4430 Grass Valley GV Stratus One Harman CloudworX Manager HH Electronics TNA series High End Systems TurboRay/SolaWash 1000 JBL EON One Just Add Power Instant Install app Lab.gruppen PDX3000 Lectrosonics Venue 2-941 Mackie ProFXv3/SRM-Flex Marshall CV503-WP Martin Audio Vu-Net 2.2.0 Modulo Pi KineMotion Neutrik NA2-IO-DPRO NewTek NDI version 4 NTP Technology Penta 720/Penta 721 Optoma ZU606TSTe/ZU606Te/XH606e Panasonic AJ-CX4000GJ/AK-SHB800 Pascal U-A1/U-A1D Philips Collaboration with Exterity/MediaSuite PixelFLEX FlexUltra XT PR Lighting Aqua 580 BWS/Aqua 580 Beam Prolights eclipsePARFC/eclipsePARTU QSC KS118 RCF Business Music Solutions series/TTW 4-A RME SteadyClock FS Robe Esprite Robert Juliat ZEP2/Maestro Rohde & Schwarz BSCC/Tx9 Roland V-60HD v2.5/V-1HD v2.0/V-02HD v1.1 Ross Video Gator-Toolbox/NWE-IP/MC1 UHD Rotolight Titan X2 RTS RVON+/PAP-5032 Sennheiser/Neumann Igloo Shared VR Solid State Logic Origin Sonarworks Reference 4.4 Sonifex AVN-AO16 Sony UWP-D21/UWP-D22/UWP-D26 Sound Devices 833 portable compact mixer/recorder SoundTube IPD-Hub 2/TS81-EZ Symetrix Composer 7.2/SymVue update Tannoy CVS 1.0 series TASCAM Model 16/MZ-123BT/BD-MP1 Tasker New assembled cable drums Tendzone Solon M Series A Type Turbosound Manchester Series United Studio Technologies UT FET47 Vaddio TableMIC/Deployment Tool Vari-Lite VL800 Series Voice Technologies VT Switch Yamaha MP502/MP502-A Zylia ZR-1/6DoF Zylight Go-Panel

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Amate launches Nítid PR series FOR USERS looking for lower power specifications and cost savings in smalland mid-sized venues, Amate has release the Nítid PR series of loudspeakers. The three models – the N12PR, N15PR and N18WPR – all feature the same low form factor, design and polyurea-finished, birchply construction as their higher powerrated siblings. They also include Amate’s proprietary 2mm thick speaker grilles. The asymmetrical trapezoidal form factor of the N12PR and N15PR enables the cabinets to be deployed (stacked or pole-mounted) as point source main PA or horizontally in floor monitor mode. The N12PR comprises a 50–100° x 55° asymmetrical rotational horn, while the N15PR has a 50–60° x 50° horn. The

N12PR and N15PR two-way, full-range systems boast programme power ratings of 400W and 800W, and high continuous maximum SPL outputs of 123dB and 128dB, respectively. The N12PR includes a 2-inch voice coil, 12-inch MF/LF driver and a 1.4-inch PETP diaphragm compression driver coupled with the asymmetrical horn; the N15PR has a 3-inch voice coil, 15-inch MF/LF driver and a 1.75-inch PM4 diaphragm compression driver. Weighing just 18.2kg (N12PR) and 27.8kg (N15PR), both systems come with M8 rigging points for flying, 35mm diameter pole-mount sockets mounted for a standard tripod and protective rubber profiles. The N18WPR is a lightweight and compact 18-inch sub. The bass-reflex, tuned laminar

The N12PR, N15PR and N18WPR ported cabinet is said to optimise the per formance of the 4-inch voice coil and 18-inch driver. Maximum power handling is rated at 2,000W programme and 1,000W RMS. Continuous maximum SPL is rated at 130dB and the enclosure weighs under

50kg. Dedicated loudspeaker management presets for all three models are available on the LMS206 processor and TPD processor amp. www.amateaudio.com

APG extends point source directivity APG HAS released a new range of installation speakers based on the coaxial concept. The iX series is made up of five different models: the iX5, iX6, iX8, iX12 and the iX15. The iX5 is a miniature, two-way, full-range, passive loudspeaker with a 5-inch long-excursion LF driver and coaxial dome tweeter (120° conical dispersion), while the iX6 is built with a 6.5-inch driver loaded in a bass reflex with the high frequencies handled by a coaxial dome tweeter (105° conical acoustic opening). The iX8 contains a coaxial device with an 8-inch cone driver and independent HF compression driver. The coaxial mounting offers a homogenous dispersion coverage of 110°. The iX12 is a two-way, full-range compact loudspeaker with a coxial 12-inch woofer and a 1-inch HF compression

The iX range driver (filtered) and the iX15 is a twoway, full-range speaker with a 15-inch LF neodymium driver, a forced thermal ventilation system and a 1.4-inch neodymium HF compression driver.

THE FIRST member of a new series of entrylevel speakers has been made available by Danley Sound Labs. Standing for flexibility, the FLX-12 is a 12-inch, two-way point source model that can be pole-mounted, suspended from integrated rigging points or deployed as a floor monitor. With 94dB sensitivity, a phasecoherent frequency response from 75Hz to 21kHz (±3dB), multi-band Sentinel burn out protection and 118dB continuous output, the FLX-12 and +48V phantom power can be used for microphones, while a dedicated ¼-inch high-impedance input is ideal for guitars, bass and acoustic instruments with pickups.

J7-95 Jericho Horn has also been created at a lower price point. Measuring less than 1m in height and weighing 120kg, Danley Sound Labs has introduced the smallest footprint in the noted Jericho Horn point source series. According to the US manufacturer, the J7-95 adopts the patented Synergy Horn Technology by merging the output of 12 of the 18 drivers through the fifth-generation combiner to deliver ‘near-perfect magnitude and phase response’.

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Compact one THE EON One Compact is the latest addition to the JBL EON One range of portable PA systems. It is an all-in-one system featuring Bluetooth connectivity, designed to deliver high-quality audio on the road with a rechargeable battery that reportedly lasts up to 12 hours. Weighing approximately 8kg, the 8-inch EON One Compact speaker features a built-in carry handle and a range of inputs for microphones, instruments and other sources, as well as a four-channel mixer with on-board dbx EQ and Lexicon effects. Bluetooth connectivity allows for music to be streamed and connection to an iOS and Android app provides control functionality. Multiple speakers can also be linked via the Bluetooth connection. The EON One Compact produces up 112dB of output from 37.5Hz to 20kHz. A standard IEC cable reportedly charges the unit in less than 2.5 hours or six hours during use. An integrated pole mount allows the unit to be elevated in PA applications. Two combination XLR/TRS inputs with professional-grade preamps

The company has also announced the future release of the iX2.5 and the iX2.6, two models of pseudo-coaxial speakers that are ideal for vocal applications.

The iX range’s non-diffraction baffling reportedly creates a linear acoustic response that reduces feedback without the use of equalisation. The speakers are suited for FOH or distributed sound reinforcement in a large variety of venues and can be combined with Uniline and Uniline Compact systems. The speakers are compatible with APG SB subwoofers, while the manufacturer also provides standard processor settings of APG electronics and customised settings for other brands, such as Powersoft. All the iX models have been designed to be as compact as possible and include accessories for installation, customisable colours and a weatherproof finish.

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Constant curvature from Axiom AXIOM PRO Audio has released its first constant cur vature array system that can be deployed as an individual, point source system or in horizontal or ver tical array configurations. The array element is available in the AX1012A version with 900W + 300W Class-D biamplification on board, or the passive AX1012P version, each capable of delivering up to 134dB SPL (at 1m). The enclosure is equipped with a single 12-inch woofer with a 3-inch voice coil for the low end of the frequency spectrum, while a 1.4-inch compression driver with a 2.4-inch voice coil handles the high end. The driver is coupled with a proprietar y Seamless Transition Waveguide with a nominal dispersion of 20° along the shor t axis of the enclosure and 100° on its long axis. The on-board amplification of the AX1012A

AX1012 enclosures with a repor ted zero inter ference in the perceptible frequency bandwidth. A horizontal suspension bar – used together with horizontal coupling bars – allows multiple AX1012 elements to be flown together horizontally from a single rigging point. A single type of ver tical flying bar can be employed to suspend multiple units as main systems for smaller venues, centre-fills for larger stages, stage side-fills, out-fills or underbalcony delay coverage. Two of these flying bars can be attached at either end of an array to create even, downwardfiring clusters. The rigging possibilities of this third dimension are said to allow coverage of entire stages for dancers, or for sections of arena floors.

incorporates a Core module based on a Sharc DSP. With internal 40-bit/96kHz processing and 24-bit AD/DA conver ters, it of fers a dynamic range greater than 110dB. The passive AX1012P has been designed as a solution for permanent installations, where control-room centralisation is a key factor, or for users who wish to supplement larger systems that already have standardised amp racks. The AX1012 system is capable of maintaining directivity (at –6dB) all the way down to 950Hz; according to the manufacturer, this makes it an ideal choice for fill coverage where precision is key to avoid inter ference with the main system or other fills. The Seamless Transition Waveguide is designed to couple the emissions of multiple

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HH caters for all needs DESIGNED AS either a long-throw system or as a standalone, full-range point source system, the TNA line array series from HH Electronics is suited for fixed installations and mobile FOH applications. The TNA-2051 passive line array speaker features dual 5-inch LF drivers and a 1.33-inch Celestion HF compression driver. The outer enclosure comprises integrated rigging hardware to reportedly allow the TNA-2051 to be installed by a single engineer. It has a 65Hz to 20kHz frequency response, a sensitivity of 96dB and a maximum SPL of 124dB. The TNA-1200S passive line array subwoofer features a 12-inch LF woofer and is equipped with integrated rigging hardware. It offers a max SPL of 125dB and a frequency response as low as 35Hz. When combined with the TNA-2051, the TNA-1200S is said to offer an ideal installation or point source solution for schools, sports halls, gyms and hotels. For venues where the mounting area is limited, HH has developed the 4-inch TNi-C4 ceiling installation loudspeaker with a 70V/100V/8Ω front-facing power tap selector so that output can be adjusted once mounted. The coaxial driver provides a wide frequency response. The spring-loaded connection terminals

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are said to ensure that cables are tight prior to installing, while the locking dog ear brackets reportedly provide secure mounting. The TNi-C4 is finished in a white ABS surround with a mesh steel grille. The 6.5-inch TNi-C6 and 8-inch TNi-C8 are also available. The 4-inch TNi-W4 is a satellite wall speaker that features four power taps from 1.5–30W and connects to 70V/100V or 8Ω lines. Equipped with Euroblock and M4 screw input/output terminals, the TNi-W4 comes with a solid steel, multiangle bracket and its lightweight ABS enclosure reportedly allows manageable handling during installation. It has a frequency response of 80Hz to 20kHz and a 60W RMS power rating. The 6.5-inch TNi-W6 has a frequency response of 65Hz

Turbosound strives for accuracy DEVISED IN the UK’s northern city, the aptly named Manchester Series is Turbosound’s flagship install and touring line array system. Designed for larger applications, the MV 212 and MV 212-XV variable curvature elements comprise dual 12-inch woofers with neodymium magnet assemblies. Serving the mid/ high frequencies, Dendritic Plane Wave Transformer waveguides are married to the neodymium two-compression coaxial drivers for coupling the line sources within the vertical plane. Capable of producing a maximum SPL of 149dB, the

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53kg cabinets provide 100° of horizontal dispersion that can be vertically arrayed in increments of 5°. Added features include advance FIR Lake presets and a working load limit safety threshold of 10:1 when 16 MV212 cabinets are arrayed. The MS215 and MS218 have been designed as dual 15- and dual 18-inch companion subwoofers, the former a vented bandpass design that can be arrayed with the dual 12-inch elements when using the MAN-FG Universal fly grid. www.turbosound.com

to 20kHz and an 80W RMS power rating, while the 8-inch TNi-W8 has a frequency response of 55Hz to 20kHz and an 80W RMS power rating. Finally, the TRE-1201 forms part of the Tensor series of portable PAs. The 12-inch active loudspeaker enclosure offers 1,400W of Class-D power output and an SPL of 130dB. Featuring dual ¼-inch and XLR mic/line input channels with individual gain controls, on-board DSP with four audio modes, master volume control, mix output and ground switch, the TRE-1201 has a frequency response of 45Hz to 20kHz. The TRE-1501, meanwhile, is a 15-inch version of the TRE-1201 with an SPL of 131dB. www.hhelectronics.com

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RSX208L speaker shows some logic EAW’S NEW RSX208L three-way, selfpowered loudspeaker features OptiLogic, a technology developed to provide array self-detection via on-board infrared sensors and accelerometers. This reportedly allows for almost instantaneous optimisation to reduce setup and tuning time. Part of the Radius family, the RSX208L is designed for a range of applications, including nightclubs, theatres, auditoriums and houses of worship. Also aimed at rental and production companies, it is compatible with the EAWmosaic iOS app

QSC extends low frequencies SUCCEEDING THE KW181, QSC has introduced the KS118 active subwoofer as the latest member of the KS series subwoofer family. Featuring a long-excursion, 18-inch, direct-radiating driver powered by a 3,600W Class-D amplifier, QSC describes the KS118 as delivering ‘high sound pressure levels with dynamic and musical sound reproduction of ver y low frequencies’.

for managing system prediction, control and monitoring remotely from anywhere within the venue. The RSX208L has also been designed with EAW’s acoustical design and DSP abilities, such as Focusing and DynO, which aim to deliver a ‘pristine impulse response at all output levels’. Integrated Dante networking (with loop-through) is also included on all models, including an analogue redundancy capability. www.eaw.com

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3/4 PAGE On-board DSP optimises and protects system per formance, while promoting advanced capabilities such as the ability to array two units in a cardioid arrangement or maximising LF output in front and minimising unwanted energy around the sides and rear. DEEP mode provides additional LF extension and driver excursion processing. Housed in a birch enclosure, por tability is provided by aluminium handles and four rear-mounted, low-noise casters. Flexibility is extended with the addition of a topmounted M20 threaded pole receptacle.

Whether you need to play background music in smaller bars and restaurants, or fill a larger space with a main sound system, there’s a Venu V2 loudspeaker to cater to all needs.

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Zero overload from Dynaudio TO COMPLEMENT its performance and studio loudspeaker ranges, Dynaudio has developed the Sub Reaction Cancelling Configuration (RCC). The subwoofer reportedly offers additional lowfrequency extension to any audio system ‘without the issues commonly associated with in-wall subs’. Sub RCC can be installed on ceilings or floors without the need for a back-box, reportedly making it easier to ship and retrofit because of its smaller size. It fits into a standard 2x4 stud-bay before or after construction. The RCC topology uses two sets of opposed drivers working together to reportedly eliminate unwanted vibration transmission, leaving only the acoustic

energy behind. The passive design does not use any complex crossovers, while the enclosure is manufactured from rigid, compact and low-resonance, one-piece extruded aluminium. The adaptive bass limitation reportedly guarantees zero overload and the frequency response is 16Hz to 160kHz (±3dB). Amplification is provided by US specialist AudioControl. The RS 500 DSPcontrolled unit is matched and tuned out of the box for the Sub RCC with Dynaudio EQs and limiters. Installers can also tweak the unit’s graphic EQ if needed. For more flexibility, each amp can power two Sub RCC units. www.dynaudio.com

Tannoy launches CVS 1.0 TANNOY IS shipping the CVS 1.0 series of in-ceiling loudspeakers. The six models are distinguished by their semi-matt black or white finish and a powder-coated aluminium mesh grille. Mounted in a UV and weatherresistant UL 94-V0 and 94-5VB ABS front, the drivers are enclosed within plated steel fire can enclosures. In addition, each model

HF drivers. Enhancing the low frequencies, the CVS 801S in-ceiling subwoofer uses an 8-inch, polypropylene, long-excursion driver. A low-impedance version, the CVS 801S LZ, is also available, while the lowpass baffle design promotes its use with other loudspeakers, without the need for a crossover.

comes with EN54-24 (detection and fire alarm), UL1480 (fire-protected signalling) and UL2043 (air handling) certification. The CVS 301 incorporates a three-inch, polypropylene, full-range driver with butyl rubber surround. Equipped with 4-, 6and 8-inch coaxial polypropylene drivers, respectively, the CVS 401, CVS 601 and CVS 801 comprise a butyl rubber surround and ferrofluid-cooled soft dome

Offering wide constant directivity, the CVS 1.0 models come with a mounting C-ring and ceiling tile rails together with transformer taps for 70V/100V line systems or 8Ω operation. A steel cover and strain relief clamping mechanism for fire-rated cable are also available for compliance with EN54-24 and UL1480 certification. www.tannoy.com

B&C aims for the vocals BUILDING ON the DNA of the DCX464 coaxial compression driver, B&C Speakers has added the DCM414 compression driver to its catalogue of midrange, high-frequency transducers. Capable of producing a

The speaker manufacturer has also expanded its DS Series of high motor strength subwoofers to include 4-inch motor options. The 15DS100 and 18DS100 both feature a 37mm long, 4-inch diameter

DCM414 sensitivity of 113.7dB SPL, the DCM414’s high temperature polymer ring radiator diaphragm operates within a 300Hz to 6kHz spectrum. The aluminium body is optimised to dissipate heat, while the 100mm voice coil can manage 220W of continuous program power. The resultant energy is channelled through a compact 1.4-inch exit (the DCM420 is a 2-inch model). Weighing 2.3kg, the neodymium magnet assembly also features a polymer diaphragm together with four M6 holes.

15 and 18DS100 copper clad aluminium wire voice coil, ventilated voice coil gap and an aluminium demodulation ring to reduce distortion. The subs are rated for 1,500W AES power, 97dB sensitivity and over 14mm of Xvar excursion. Both models are available in 8Ω or 4Ω impedances. www.bcspeakers.com

Ecler introduces VIC ECLER HAS created the VIC Series of ceiling At the lower end of the frequency speakers, comprising 6-inch, 8-inch and spectrum, the VICSB8 is the in-ceiling 8-inch subwoofer solutions, designed to subwoofer in the series. It includes an be ‘installer-friendly’. They are built for use 8-inch woofer, 80WRMS at 8Ω nominal in a variety of corporate and commercial power and the same 70V/100V line settings, including leisure and transformer with 60W, 30W, health centres, fitness 15W, 7.5W and 3.75W venues, museums and power connections as restaurants. found in the VIC8. The The first model in the VICSB8 integrates a series is the VIC6, an crossover filter and in-ceiling loudspeaker also includes the that features a 6.5-inch paintable magnetic woofer and ½-inch grille. tweeter, 40WRMS at The VIC6X, VIC8X 8Ω nominal power and a and VICSB8X, 70V/100V line transformer meanwhile, possess with 40W, 20W, 10W, 5W the same features and 2.5W power connections. It as the VIC6, VIC8 and includes a metal alloy grille that can VICSB8 respectively, only with VIC6 be painted if needed. the inclusion of a back can and tile The larger VIC8 in-ceiling loudspeaker bridge for added flexibility when it comes to has an 8-inch woofer and ½-inch tweeter, installation. nominal power of 60WRMS at 8Ω and a All models in the VIC Series are available 70V/100V line transformer with power with round or square frames and in any connections for 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W and colour required. 3.75W. Its metal alloy grille can also be www.ecler.com painted.

Back to the rack for Lab.gruppen DELIVERING 2 x 1,500W of Class-D power, Lab.gruppen has developed the PDX3000 amplifier for touring and live sound applications in addition to fixed installations. The feature set includes comprehensive DSP such as crossover, delay, eight-band parametric EQ, limiter and two-band dynamic EQ. In addition to the front panel user interface, monitoring and control can be activated through USB connection and PDX Controller Software.

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Equipped with balanced XLR and TRS input connectors and speakON output connectors, the PDX3000 incorporates comprehensive circuit protection guards against short circuits, DC and thermal overload. The front-panel locking feature protects against accidental setting changes. It is housed in a lightweight, rack-mountable chassis with temperature-controlled fans. www.labgruppen.com

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RCF does business RCF HAS launched its new Business Music Solutions series to provide a complete and matched family of systems with full processing power that combine to form commercial audio systems for use in background and foreground music applications. The series comprises the compact DMA (digital mixing amplifiers) and DPA (digital power amplifiers), which can drive the WMR (wall monitor speakers) or CMR (ceiling monitors) products. Completing the lineup are the RC 401 remote control and BM 404 paging console. The Business Music Solutions series is designed with a flexible and scalable architecture to facilitate the distribution of different audio channels in environments with different volume level and equalisation needs. The WMR and CMR models are two-way speakers featuring either 4-, 5- or 6-inch transducers, as well as a 1-inch dome

Pascal’s U-PRO goes three-way PASCAL’S U-PRO series modules are now able to provide three-way studio monitor designs and an additional HF channel power option with the introduction of the U-A1 and U-A1D amplifier extension modules. They are single-channel amplifier modules without switch mode power supplies that can directly interface with U-PRO series modules, drawing mains power from them.

said to be inaudible in low ambient noise environments. At half the length of U-PRO series modules, the U-A1 and U-A1D can be combined with U-PRO systems to create low-profile solutions for compact loudspeaker designs. By pairing U-A1 or U-A1D modules with U-PRO series modules for three-way monitor design projects, Pascal states that there are

The U-A1 alongside the U-PRO2 BM 404

The U-A1 and U-A1D offer 280W and 140W RMS ratings, respectively, as well as ±70V high-voltage rails designed for ultra-high dynamic range and extensive headroom. Their performance characteristics match the U-PRO series modules with a dynamic range extended to 119dB for lower distortion and a low noise floor. Residual noise is

various benefits, including UREC PFC (Power Factor Correction) power supply technology that enables universal AC mains operation with regulated power and, therefore, eliminates the risk of power reliability issues. www.pascal-audio.com

IP-based audio distribution cable. DSP management with crossover, time correction and EQ can all be completed in the digital domain. When paired with SoundTube’s STNet switch, the speakers are driven with up to 40W PoE. The IPD-SM52-EZ has one 5.25-inch polypropylene woofer and one 1-inch soft dome tweeter, while the larger IPD-SM82-EZ-II features an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter.

DMA 162 reportedly increase the installed power tweeter. The versions available include and build multi-room architecture after the CMR 60, CMR 50 and CMR 40, and receiving processed audio signals from the WMR 60, WMR 50 and WMR 40. the four-channel bus, with local stereo They are all available with and without input alternative. Routing to power 100V/70V line transformers. outputs can be affected A T suffix indicates a with the DIP switch and Transformer version, W represents Wide configuration can be and TW is used for carried out using both. RDNet, as can There are two configuration of DMA models: the DMA units. the DMA 82 Each DPA unit (dual 80W) and can receive DMA 162 (dual two mono or a 160W). These single stereo digital mixing channel from amplifiers provide the four-channel a DSP platform audio bus, with a that allows specific local stereo input as speaker presets to be an alternative. It also loaded. Inputs include has a line output for a gain (mono/stereo), subwoofer. A CMR two-way speaker gain selection (mic/ The RC 401 remote line), a three-band graphic equaliser, control and BM 404 paging console can a high-pass filter and compressor. The be used with the DMA units. The RC 401 outputs included are gain (mono/stereo), offers volume control and source select, a fine-setting high-pass filter, a bass while the BM 404 can manage up to four enhancer and speaker presets. Each zones, with up to four paging consoles preset includes FiR filters, high-pass, five connected in a daisy-chain. parametric EQs and high shelf. Among RCF has also expanded its TT 4-A the various applications they can be used series with the TTW 4-A, a point source for and systems they can be paired with, speaker module. It is a wide directivity, DMA units can distribute four channels of active, two-way speaker designed for audio to satellite DPA units via a single indoor and outdoor events in small- and Cat-5 cable. medium-sized venues. Possessing on-board signal processing, www.rcf.it the DPA 162 satellite amplifiers can

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SOUNDTUBE ENTERTAINMENT has designed its IPD-Hub 2 amplifier to create an IP-based audio distribution alternative to traditional 70V or 100V audio systems. It combines Attero Tech Axiom endpoints with a Dante infrastructure and features two-channel DSP amplification with various power options, including PoE, PoE+, 40W PoE and 24V PS. Created with small- and medium-sized applications in mind, including bars, restaurants, hospitality and education, the IPD-Hub 2 includes two RJ45, one Dante and one Axiom input and a twochannel speaker output for flexible audio distribution. For standard 2x2 ceiling tile systems, SoundTube has unveiled its TS81-EZ 8-inch coaxial drop-in tile speaker featuring a builtin transformer that can be wired to 25V, 70V and 100V amplifiers. The 8Ω bypass, 102dB maximum output and 90Hz to 22kHz frequency response makes the TS81-EZ well suited for offices, retail, gyms, airports, theme parks and schools. The STNet IPD-SM52-EZ and IPD-SM82-EZ-II speakers, meanwhile, have been designed to bring Dante-enabled capabilities outdoors. The surface-mount speakers accommodate digital signals with power sent directly to the speakers through a standard category

TS81-EZ Finally, the RS1201 subwoofer has been designed for indoor and outdoor in-ceiling installations and is a 12-inch hanging, open-ceiling speaker with a 4Ω impedance, 70V/100V loads and a 39–200Hz frequency response. It features a twoposition tap switch with 70V and 100V and a transformer bypass position. It is rated for 300W at 4Ω, 125W at 70V and 250W at 100V and has been engineered for public address and sound reinforcement applications, such as ballrooms, arenas and stadiums. www.soundtube.com

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RME keeps steady RME HAS rolled out SteadyClock FS, the latest version of its SteadyClock technology that offers synchronisation and jitter suppression in digital audio signals. The femtosecond clock improves self-jitter by improving its second, analogue PLL circuit and referencing both Direct Digital Synthesis and PLL to a low-phase noise quartz crystal.

GatesAir is liquid-cool

The ADI-2 is the first product to feature SteadyClock FS

GATESAIR HAS unveiled a liquid-cooled VHF Band III power amplifier, which forms part of the manufacturer’s new Maxiva VLXTE series of liquid-cooled transmitters. Starting from 3kW, each VLXTE liquid-cooled transmitter covers DAB/DAB+ frequencies from 170–240MHz and features a modular design that supports inputs for ETI (coaxial) and EDI (IP) distribution over DAB networks. Maxiva VLXTE transmitters are designed to be frequency-agile across the Band III spectrum, creating a solution for all N+1 applications. In addition, GatesAir’s liquid-cooled architecture provides a solution for power levels up to 15kW, with reported cost savings and ROI as power levels rise.

SteadyClock was originally developed to gain a stable and clean clock from the heavily jittery MADI data signal. Self-jitter is measured through DA conversion and can reach levels that are usually only available in master quartz clock mode. The low phase noise oscillator driving the updated circuit reaches jitter specs lower than a picosecond. SteadyClock FS reportedly features a more efficient filtering and a design based on a super low jitter reference clock. The first product to include the SteadyClock FS is the ADI-2 DAC converter, which can be used as a USB audio interface, double headphone amplifier, and high-end AD/DA frontend and headphone amp for iOS devices.

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Solon M1616E

Tendzone launches Solon DSPs THE SOLON M Series A Type are digital signal processors that integrate various algorithms and can be applied in meeting rooms, hotels and houses of worship. The processors include two separate AEC modules and built-in ANC to eliminate echo during a conversation. To suppress noise during a meeting, four separate AFC modules and up to 16 feedback suppression points support fixed, manual and dynamic modes. Two-channel RTP audio supports a VoIP system. The processors provide a 24-bit/48kHz sample rate and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. The dynamic range is >110dB, the input impendence (balanced) is 2KΩ and the output impendence (balanced) is 200Ω.

There are six units available that support 8–16 balanced microphone/line inputs with 48V phantom, and 8–16 balanced line outputs. The maximum input and output levels are 20dBu (balanced). The power supply is 100–240VAC and the measurements are 44mm x 484mm x 280mm (HxWxL). The Solon M Series E Type, meanwhile, are digital signal processors that include most of the features of their A Type counterparts, minus the two separate AEC modules and built-in ANC. Four models are available offering 8–16 balanced mic/line inputs and 8–16 balanced line outputs. www.en.tendzone.com

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New 5G broadcast solutions from R&S ROHDE & SCHWARZ has been busy adding various solutions for 5G broadcast transmission to its catalogue. This includes the BSCC broadcast service and control centre and Tx9 transmitters, which support FeMBMS (further evolved multimedia broadcast multicast service). Described as an all-in-one solution, the BSCC and Tx9 are fully compliant with 3GPP Release 14. The Tx9 transmitters provide FeMBMS based on a software-based signal processing platform. This reportedly gives network operators flexibility and should prepare them for future signal processing requirements. The BSCC broadcast service and control centre, meanwhile, is the core network element of R&S’ 5G broadcast solution. It enables the manufacturer’s terrestrial transmitters to deliver LTE/5G broadcast content. It is said to reduce the complexities involved in 3GPP core network entities to deliver a straightforward LTE/5G broadcast experience, including simplified

configuration of network parameters. Multiple FeMBMS transmission sites can be centrally configured using the R&S BSCC core network element. www.rohde-schwarz.com

Outdoor recording made easier

TARGETED AT users of the Zylia ZM-1 microphone system, the new ZR-1 portable recording device offers a laptop replacement for outdoor and ambient sound recordings, third-order Ambisonics and 360° recording. It is designed to simplify outdoor recording, with the freedom to record hundreds of hours of 360° audio in ‘virtually any environment’. Measuring 206mm x 196mm x 58mm and weighing around 1kg, it fits into a standard field recorder bag and needs only a USB connection for audio recording. Equipped with an SDXC memory card (up to 2TB) and powered either by eight AA batteries or an external 5V power source, the ZR-1 can record and store over 220 hours of 19-channel 48kHz/24-bit PCM audio or around 300 hours of compressed data (Wavepack). Stored files can be transferred to other external devices. Monitoring and playback directly from the device are possible with an integrated stereo 3.5mm mini-jack headphone output with built-in player and volume control functionality. It comes with built-in LED indicators to show the status of the device, SD card and battery, as well as clipping and

Bluetooth to allow users to remotely control the ZR-1 through the device app on mobile devices. Also new is the 6DoF VR/AR Development Kit, which allows the capture of high-quality, higher-order Ambisonics simultaneously at multiple points around the recorded scene. The 6DoF Development Kit includes nine ZM-1 microphone arrays and driver, the 6DoF recording application for recording from multiple ZM-1 microphones and the 6DoF control panel, which provides audio gain control and LED control for all connected ZM-1 microphones. Users also receive the Zylia Pro software package, featuring Zylia Studio, Zylia Studio Pro and Zylia Ambisonics Converter. Users can experiment with different spatial arrangements of ZM-1 recording devices, allowing them to streamline and optimise the capture of 3D audio for VR and AR applications. Audio engineers and creatives are able to place multiple ZM-1 devices around a sound scene to capture audio through the 3D space. www.zylia.co

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NTP Technology builds SDI bridges

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Sonifex doubles its outputs SONIFEX HAS unveiled the AVN-AO16 audio inter face, which is capable of conver ting up to 16 digital Dante audio streams to analogue. This 1U 19-inch rackmount device repor tedly provides a simple solution to AV professionals and systems integrators and is considered to be easy to operate and configure. It can be set up via standard Dante Controller software and power is via PoE.

The analogue outputs are on Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/ confidence LEDs for PoE, Link and Clock. While identical in function, the previously released AVN-AIO4 and the AVN-AIO8 feature only four and eight outputs, but the AVN-AO16 includes 16 balanced analogue outputs alongside an RJ45 Dante connector.

THE PENTA 720 modular and Penta 721 digital audio interfaces from NTP Technology are scalable broadcast audio solutions developed for use in postproduction and transmission chains. They both serve as an SDI bridge, connecting to and converting between SDI and Dante, SDI and MADI, and SDI and AES.

up to 128s, silence detection and PPM on all inputs and outputs. It also provides router control, such as the ProBel control protocol. Meanwhile, the Penta 721 presents the same features as the 720, only without the option to install additional I/O cards. However, at 1U in size, the 721 has a smaller footprint, adding a layer of portability in addition to

The Penta 720 is capable of embedding/ de-embedding Dante audio in up to 16 SDI signals with a direct audio exchange between SDI signals, as well as offering support for 3G, HD and SD-SDI, with an optional audio delay

taking up less space in cluttered broadcast environments. It can plug directly into an AoIP network.

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Extron adds to IN1804 family EXTRON HAS unveiled the newest member of the IN1804 series of compact, four-input scalers with video scaling, switching and integration features. The IN1804 DI/DO supports HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18Gbps and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. The switcher incorporates a Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing. A DTP2 input and a DTP2 output are said to facilitate easy extension of AV and control signals up to 100m per endpoint over a shielded CATx cable. Other features include audio embedding/ de-embedding, transition effects, logo keying and twisted pair extension. The manufacturer has also introduced the DTP2 CrossPoint 82, an 8x2 presentation matrix switcher with a maximum data rate of 18Gbps. It supports video resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 chroma sampling and

is HDCP 2.2 compliant. The DTP2 CrossPoint matrix switcher features DTP2, DisplayPort and HDMI inputs, plus one HDMI and one scaled DTP2 output for extending video, audio and control signals up to 100m over a shielded CATx cable. It comes with a built-in Extron IPCP Pro control processor, integrated 100W Class-D power amplifier and can be controlled and configured via Ethernet, RS-232 or USB. www.extron.com

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Small, light and compact sound LIKE SOUND Devices’ 633 mixer, the 833 portable compact mixer/recorder includes six mic/line preamplifiers, eight channels, 12 tracks, six analogue outputs, a 256GB internal SSD and dual L-Mount charging and powering. A tactile interface with

the companion android app, SD-Remote, which features transport controls, metering and sound reports. The manufacturer has also announced firmware version 3.00 for Scorpio and the 833. The update includes the

dedicated faders, trim knobs and PFL switches is said to make the 833 ideal for run-and-gun bag use. Dugan Automixing for up to eight channels is also featured. The 833 shares the same processing architecture and multiple FPGAs as the Scorpio. According to the manufacturer, this makes the mixer/recorder fully routable and any physical input can be routed to any track. It has multiple powering options and built-in three-band EQ that can be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on set. Dedicated comms and slate provide bidirectional communication with other crew members, while users can send customised mixes to the camera or crew with multiple mix busses. The 833 can be controlled via

company’s MixAssist algorithm, which attenuates microphones to reduce unwanted artefacts in multi-microphone applications. MixAssist has been available for both 7-Series recorders and 6-Series mixers/recorders and has now joined Dugan Automixing as an available algorithm on the Scorpio and 833. The CL-12 linear fader controller is also supported with the Scorpio and 833. The CL-12 is purpose-built for location sound recording needs and is said to further the flexibility of the Scorpio and 833 ecosystems. Firmware version 3.00 also features recording of timecode-stamped compressed AAC files for easy handoff to transcription services.

Back to the Venue LECTROSONICS HAS developed the new Venue 2-941 modular, Digital Hybrid Wireless multichannel receiver system to fit within the 941–960MHz frequency band in keeping with updated regulations in the US. Comprising the VRM2-941 host frame assembly and the VRT2-941 receiver modules, the Venue 2-941 is identical to the wideband UHF versions Lectrosonics first released in 2016. Occupying 1U, the Venue 2-941 hosts up to six channels and allows for an Ethernet connection for programming and monitoring via Wireless Designer software running on a

PC or Mac. It is compatible with existing transmitters in the 941–960MHz band including the SMV-941 and SMQV-941 miniature beltpacks, the HMa-941 plug-on and the HHa-941 handheld transmitters. All transmitter models in this band offer 50mW and 100mW RF power settings. In addition, the PCA900 semi-directional antenna is also available to cover the 900–1,100MHz range, making it suitable for use with any Lectrosonics wireless products in the 941 band. www.lectrosonics.com

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AKG creates multi-mode microphone AKG HAS announced the release of its Lyra multi-mode USB microphone with acoustically transparent, 4K-compatible, Ultra HD-grade 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. It offers plug-and-play operation alongside an internal self-adjusting shockmount to minimise contact noise, while a built-in sound diffuser and AKG’s internal element overload prevention reportedly reduces noise and improves signal levels. Lyra is equipped with a zero-latency headphone jack and volume knob which is said to eliminate the short

Recreating a classic

NEWLY FOUNDED pro audio company United Studio Technologies has released its UT FET47. Featuring a large, customwound, ‘striped core’ (multi-alloy) output transformer designed by US audio transformer and inductor manufacturer, CineMag, to reproduce the harmonic signature of its original German counterpart,

the microphone incorporates a Heiserman HZ-series ‘K47’ German-style capsule, a joint effort between Heiserman and United Studio Technologies. The design features dual-milled backplates that are matched and then physically joined to reportedly ensure a consistent performance between sides and between capsules. The capsule is made from precision-milled brass and skinned with gold-spluttered, six-micron NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) Japanese Polyethylene Terephthalate film that is said to meet the purity standards of laboratory-grade Mylar. The microphone body is produced from nickel-plated brass milled from a solid brass billet, and comes with a swivel arm for mounting. The circuitry includes NOS military-spec polystyrene capacitors and tested, original NOS Fairchild Field-Effect Transistors. No electrolytic capacitors are used anywhere in the microphone. www.unitedstudiotech.com

Vaddio stays silent DESIGNED TO reduce distracting noises in a conference room, Vaddio’s TableMIC incorporates a solid metal base construction, acoustical fabric wrap and padded rubber feet to reduce table vibration noise. It also features a capacitive touch control surface for a reported silent operation. Available in black or white, TableMIC is said to simplify use by allowing users to enable or disable button functionality during configuration. Three unidirectional condenser microphone elements provide 360° coverage. Each element is equipped with integrated echo cancellation and DSP, including equalisation, filtering and automatic gain control. The DSP in a companion product such as the Vaddio AV Bridge Matrix Pro or EasyUSB Mixer/Amp provides an AEC reference from the far end and applies it to individual mic elements, so conference calls are reportedly crystal clear on both ends of the conversation. According to the manufacturer, with the plug-and-play design, installation is simple – all that is needed is a standard Cat-5 cable between the TableMIC microphone and EasyMIC-compatible Vaddio equipment. Power, control and audio are all carried over the single cable. The TableMIC supports cable lengths of up to 30m between the

delay between speaking into a microphone and hearing the signal in the headphones. Ableton Live 10 Lite recording software is also included, which can reportedly work with any audio and video production software and online platforms. Lyra comes with the AKG Adaptive Capsule Array that provides four capture modes for any form of performance to deliver ‘professional sound for any application’. The front mode isolates the target sound from any background noise by rejecting unwanted sounds at the microphone back and sides,

while the front and back mode captures and blends sound together equally on all sides. The tight stereo mode captures audio in true stereo with discreet left and right audio, and the wide stereo mode captures audio with greater stereo separation, room ambience and depth. Lyra is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices and can be mounted to a traditional mic stand or microphone boom arm. www.akg.com

Austrian Audio changes its patterns AUSTRIAN AUDIO has released the OC818, a large-diaphragm microphone with a multi-pattern, dual-output condenser, equipped with optional wireless control. The OC818 includes a second output to record the rear-facing capsule independently of the for ward-facing capsule. When both capsules are recorded to a stereo or dual mono track, the Open Source PolarDesigner plug-in (Mac/Win: VST, AU and AAX) allows control and tailoring of polar patterns between one and five bands with selectable crossover points.

At the hear t of the microphone is the CKR12 ceramic capsule which has the same dimensions as the CK12 capsule but is considered to have more stability, meaning ever y OC818 can be paired with any other OC818 or the OC18, its smaller sibling. Key features of the OC818 consist of multiple polar patterns, microprocessor control of polarisation voltages, two different analogue high-pass filters with three settings, two types of analogue pads and dual outputs for recording each diaphragm separately, as well as Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustics Technology. www.austrian.audio

Voice Technologies makes a switch TableMIC microphone and EasyMIC ports. TableMIC microphones work with Vaddio products designed with an EasyMIC port. In other news, the Vaddio Deployment Tool has been launched, a Windows-compatible application that is said to simplify equipment installation by providing a single interface for configuration management, device discovery, mass firmware updates and remote troubleshooting. The software tool shows all compatible Vaddio products across a deployment on one screen, allowing users to select devices from the network then choose an action such as configure controls, reboot the device, unmute the audio or update firmware. www.vaddio.com

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VT SWITCH from Voice Technologies is an omni-headset for stage applications or presentations that features a screw thread for fast changing of the microphone capsule. The neckband stays in place, only the capsule is changed, making it ideal for actors and actresses that are already in their costumes. The polar pattern can also be switched from omnidirectional to the optional cardioid microphone. A redundant lavalier microphone can also be integrated as a fallback solution. In terms of specifications, the frequency range is 50Hz to 20kHz and the maximum input SPL is 130dB. The impedance is 1.5kΩ and the sensitivity is –44dB (±3dB).

Available in beige, the capsule length is 11.35mm and the cable length is 1.2m. www.vt-switzerland.com

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Tasker assembles cable drums TASKER HAS added a new line of assembled cable drums with PUR sheath cables and high-quality connectors and created three different categories according to application: audio, video and data. In the audio section, the TSK1038 PUR is a single pair DMX with a 2x 0.35mm² section and braided tinned copper shielding and the C862 is a double version (two 2x 0.35mm2) with added Kevlar traction inner elements. They can either be combined with the three- and five-pin Neutrik NC3M/FXX-B and NC5M/ FXX-B XLR connectors if users want to have free connectors and a Schill GTRM series cable drum, or the cables can be provided with one Neutrik NC3MD-LX-B connector and one free, combined with the Schill GTS0 series cable drum. In the video categor y are the T42 PUR, a coaxial HD-SDI with a stranded conductor and tinned copper double

braid, and the TR11 PUR Extraflex, a triaxial cable with a stranded, silver-plated copper conductor and double braid, one in silver and the other in red copper.

The T42 PUR can be combined with a Neutrik NBNC75BWU13 75Ω rearTWIST HD BNC connector, while for the TR11 PUR Extraflex, Tasker uses

Fischer Connectors. Both solutions are assembled with Schill GTS0 (free/free connector combination) and GTRM (free/ panel connector combination) series cable drums. In the data section are the C725 PUR, C728 PUR and C726 PUR. The first is a Cat-5e S.-U.T.P. 26/19 AWG with total braided shielding and double sheath; the second a Cat-6A S.-F.T.P. 24/7 AWG with single shielded pairs with aluminium foil, tinned copper braid and double sheath; and the third a Cat-7 F.T.P. 26/7 AWG with single shielded pairs with aluminium foil and tinned copper braid. All three cables can be combined with Neutrik EtherCON NE8MC-B, NE8FDP-B and NE8MX6-B connectors, mounted on a Schill GTMFK series cable drum with a lockable door to protect the connectors. www.tasker.it

The MI shoe fits for UWP-D wireless FEATURING NFC Sync functionality for easy frequency setting, Sony’s new UWP-D series wireless microphones – the UWP-D21, UWP-D22 and UWP-D26 – are now available. They offer support for

have been built with a ‘reduced size and weight’ to allow for the mobility required in a wide range of applications, including news, remote, documentary and sports production.

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The UWP-D21 system Multi-Inter face Shoe (MI shoe) and a new digital audio inter face. The UWP-D series is designed to deliver high sound quality with low noise by skipping the D/A and A/D process when used with the new SMAD-P5 MI shoe adaptor and compatible camcorders, such as Sony’s PXW-Z280 and PXW-Z190 XDCAM, using firmware version 3.0, as well as the a7R IV (ILCE-7RM4) 35mm full-frame camera. The NFC Sync feature, meanwhile, automatically scans for the appropriate frequency and allows this channel to be sent to the transmitter via Near Field Communication. The systems

The UWP-D21 system features the UWP-D21 bodypack wireless microphone, UTX-B40 bodypack transmitter, URX-P40 portable receiver, ECM-V1BMP omnidirectional lavalier microphone and accessories. The UWP-D22 bodypack wireless microphone package comes with the UTX-M40 handheld microphone, URX-P40 receiver and accessories. The UWP-D26 package includes the UTX-B40 bodypack transmitter, UTX-P40 XLR plug-on transmitter and URX-P40 receiver, as well as the related accessories. pro.sony.com

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Mackie’s ProFx redesign MACKIE HAS released the third versions of its ProFx analogue mixers. The new ProFXv3 series of professional effects mixers also include Onyx mic preamps, a GigFX effects engine and 2x4 24-bit/192kHz USB recording, as well as a more ‘modern’ design. Created for use in venues from houses of worship to nightclubs, the ProFXv3 mixers are available in six-channel ProFX6v3, 10-channel ProFX10v3, 12-channel

The GigFX engine provides 24 effects including reverbs and delays that can be chosen via the selector knob. Meanwhile, the returning USB interface is now described as offering a ‘professional upgrade’ in recording quality with sample rates up to 192kHz. The 2x4 I/Os facilitate the creation of two mixes on a computer to send back to the mixer. A dedicated Blend knob provides a choice between monitoring a DAW output and direct latency-free monitoring or a mix of both. An eight-fader S4

S4 offers more compact S6 workflow ProFXv3 ProFX12v3, 16-channel ProFX16v3, 22-channel ProFX22v3 and 30-channel ProFX30v3 versions. Each model also comes with Pro Tools First and the Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 Avid plug-ins. ‘Bringing Onyx mic preamps to ProFX for the first time is a major upgrade to the series,’ said Mackie’s Matt Herrin. With up to 60dB of gain, Onyx’s noise and distortion per formance is said to ‘ensure the cleanest signal path possible’.

Also new from Mackie is the SRM-Flex portable column PA system aimed at solo performers, small bands, presentations, events and DJs. It features a 10-inch LF woofer inside a moulded cabinet base module that also contains a 1,300W amplifier and built-in digital mixer. SRM-Flex’s three-piece tower contains a wide dispersion array with six 2-inch HF drivers. www.mackie.com

The origin of sound DESIGNED TO deliver a ‘unique sonic signature’, SSL has announced its latest studio mixing console. Origin is described as having traditional analogue studio workflows at its hear t and is said to be the per fect par tner for a modern DAWdriven, hybrid production studio. It has an inline, dual-channel design with 16 busses and the classic Bus Compressor. Origin also features E Series four-band parametric EQ on each of its 32 channels, with variable cut/boost per band, HF and LF bell/shelf switches and independent sweepable HPF on every channel. The new PureDrive mic pre can switch character to a warm, harmonically rich and driven tone that varies with mic pre gain. PureDrive is based around modern FET components and is said to result in a clean, low-noise preamp. Additional features include balanced insert points per channel path, dedicated channel direct outputs and stem-ready

THE AVID S4 is a new audio control surface designed for independent music mixers as well as smaller audio postproduction and music facilities. A semi-modular console, the S4 includes the DAW integration and visual feedback of the Avid S6, along with a more streamlined and compact control surface aimed at the budget conscious. Avid’s high-speed Ethernet control protocol, EUCON, allows the S4 to connect and communicate with first- and third-party audio, video and monitoring applications. Acting as a physical extension, the S4 is built to integrate with any EUCON-enabled DAW. Engineers are able to assign and control talkback, listenback, and speaker sources and levels from the surface to manage everything from cue mixes for music recording to monitoring immersive audio projects. In other news, Media Composer 2019 has debuted to allow editors to go from first cut to delivery without leaving the application. Features include new controls for Media Composer | Enterprise administrators to configure Media Composer’s UI and secure media with lockdown capabilities based on a user’s role; bulk edit, which allows users to speed up applying text in a bin column to multiple clips at a time; and an improved interoperability workflow for exchanging sequences between Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro. Avid has also redesigned its MediaCentral platform and launched Media Central |

0dB fader bypass switches. The new configurable centre section allows users to adapt to different applications and priorities, whether they are using it as a purely tracking console with additional boutique analogue additions to the 19-inch rack centre section, or a digital/analogue hybrid approach with screens and controllers that are said to be easily reached from the centre of the console. www.solidstatelogic.com

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Publisher, a new SaaS offering powered by Wildmoka, which allows media producers to create content, add graphics and branding, and publish news and sports videos to multiple social media and digital endpoints to help boost viewership and drive revenue. FastServe has received an update and is now available in three smaller-footprint configurations. FastServe | Ingest, Live Edit and Playout are tightly integrated with Avid NEXIS and MediaCentral, and reportedly accelerate ingest, editing and playout workflows while supporting higher channel counts and a lower overall cost per channel. Speaking of NEXIS, Avid has debuted NEXIS | Cloudspaces, which reportedly takes the stress out of media management by extending NEXIS storage to the cloud. Using the same NEXIS Management Console, users can activate NEXIS | Cloudspaces to free up local space and provide news, sports and postproduction teams with an easy way to store media in the cloud. Finally, for users working in high track-count environments, such as audio postproduction, Pro Tools | Ultimate reportedly delivers 50% more voices/audio tracks than previous versions. Pro Tools | Ultimate software and HD Native customers can further increase the number of available voices up to 768 per system – on par with a three-card Pro Tools | HDX system – with the addition of Pro Tools | Ultimate Voice Packs. www.avid.com

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BAE Audio stands alone BAE AUDIO has announced the release of the newest product in its 500 series. The 73EQL 500 equaliser features the same Carnhill/St Ives transformers, inductors and Elma switches as its 19-inch rack while using the same electronics and circuitry as the 1073 series. The 73EQL delivers tonal shaping options in a smaller size, making it ideal for accompanying the BAE 1073MPL 500 series preamplifier or as a standalone EQ to complement other input sources. It also comes with a three-band EQ section and high-pass filter controls, which reportedly enables it to shape nuances of sound sources and impart the classic sound character of the 1073 lineup. It can be used for on-location, studio recording, mixing or mastering applications.

Motherships gain daughter cards BURL AUDIO has produced the B4 daughter card for use with its B80 and B16 Mothership converters. It is a fourchannel mic/line input daughter card that includes the new BX6 input transformer that the manufacturer has designed for ‘true’ mic/line input impedance.

The B4 also features a Class-A analogue circuit with the same ADC used in Burl’s BAD8 daughter card. A single B80 chassis allows 40 input channels of mic/ line inputs to be realised, while digital control is facilitated along with SoundGrid or Dante connectivity.

The manufacturer states that when a BDA4M is used with a BX5 output transformer routed to a BAD4M with the BX1 input transformer, it helps make fully digital projects sound ‘less digital’, much in the same way that engineers might have previously

B16 Mothership Meanwhile, the BAD4M is a masteringgrade, four-channel ADC daughter card with stepped attenuators and switchable input transformers designed for mixing and mastering. Also for use with the B80 and B16 Motherships, the BAD4M draws on Burl’s NextGen analogue technology and follows in the footsteps of the B2 Bomber ADC and the BAD8 cards with the same BX1 transformercoupled circuit path as the BAD8 and a transformer-less analogue front end using BOPA14 op-amp, which users can switch between.

run digital tracks through a two-track analogue tape machine to achieve the desired ef fect. It’s not all analogue though, as on the digital side, the BAD4M features a switchable ADC filter and Avid delay matching. By switching the ADC filter, users can change the tone to a more aggressive one with a more for ward midrange. The Avid delay matching allows users to match the input delay of an Avid I/O. www.burlaudio.com

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RTS provides a voice for Adam RTS HAS developed the RVON+ card to provide its Adam and Adam-M digital matrices with voice-over-IP communications. The RVON+ is hot swappable and supports up to 32 bidirectional audio channels, data and RTS Intelligent Trunking-over-IP. It also reportedly consumes less power while offering a higher channel capacity. RVON stands for RTS Voice Over Network. It facilitates sending and receiving of keypanel audio and data over long distances via standard IP networks and Ethernet connections. As audio and data can be transmitted over the internet via a trio of audio codecs – the G.711, G.722 and G.729 – there is no limitation to the distance. It also supports two SFP fibre connections and gives the option of using two virtual serial connections via an IP connection. When

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PAP-5032 used with trunking, it eliminates the need for multiple IP resources. IPedit software can be used to configure RVON+ to set Ethernet auto-negotiation parameters and view multiple RVON devices simultaneously. All RVON devices can be seen independently of the frame in which they are located. If required, a software licence expansion option expands the RVON+ card from 16 to 32 channels. Also new is the PAP-5032, which combines the features of a programme

Speed and precision from Yamaha THE MICRO Prober MP series of measurement systems from Yamaha has been designed to inspect the high-frequency characteristics of circuit boards with ‘high speed and high precision’. The production of circuit boards using materials such as LCP and MPI that are suitable for highfrequency signals has increased in the electronic circuit board market in recent years due to the launch and spread of 5G communication services. Until now, inspections of frequency characteristics have been conducted using sample inspections of test coupons.

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The MP502 and MP502-A enable inspections of high-frequency characteristics of actual product patterns when combined with a commercial vector network analyser. The ±20µm positioning is said to allow for inspections with high repeatability. The MP502 and MP502-A provide independent upper and lower positioning to support multilayer substrates with inspection points on both surfaces and can be combined with the latest vector network analysers provided by measuring instrument manufacturers. www.yamaha.com

The Neumann KH 80 DSP loudspeakers are set up in a 9.1 arrangement behind the acoustically transparent screen of the Igloo cylinder IGLOO VISION has teamed up with Sennheiser and Neumann to create the Igloo Shared VR space equipped with an AMBEO 9.1 sound system created from Neumann KH 80 DSP studio monitors. This solution is ideal for museums, artists, education facilities, event spaces, architects and corporations that offer immersive experiences to its visitors. It can also be used for training and educational purposes to help recreate real-life scenarios. Acting as a giant VR headset, Igloo Shared VR uses wraparound sound and vision to immerse teams in 360° or VR vision. The spaces range from 5–21m in diameter, allowing up to 750 people to watch. The addition of the AMBEO 9.1 system means that

assign panel, an audio monitor and a level control panel in one. Users can assign multiple programme sources in real time to more than 16 IFB destinations. The panel also offers to up to 64 programme sources and 64 IFB destinations using standard EKP expansion panels. Realtime routing, audio monitoring and gain adjustment of programme inputs or IFB outputs are also possible.

true 3D spatial soundscapes can reportedly be reproduced to allow sound designers to pinpoint the locations and sources of different sounds and link what is seen with what is heard. The resulting AMBEO Igloo cylinder works with an acoustically transparent screen that is said to let high-quality audio pass unhindered. The Sennheiser AMBEO systems can be calibrated with any Igloo products, which range from 2.5m projection cubes up to 21m projection domes. www.igloovision.com www.neumann.com www.sennheiser.com

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DiGiCo serves up Chilli and Mustard DIGICO HAS added the first full flavour – following its Mustard preview – to its Spice Rack processor collection for Quantum 7. Chilli 6 is a six-band, dynamic, multiband compressor/expander comprising a four-band, fourth-order frequency splitter with adjustable crossover and slope control, as well as a pair of independent fourth-order parametric EQ bands. Its processing can be freely inserted on any channel type in any position, with control from the console’s master screen and its work surface controls. Chilli 6 features a pair of floating bands that allow for detailed control of envelope shaping to provide definable frequency bands. Meanwhile, the compressor/expander’s range control restricts the maximum gain change between –24dB and +18dB. A dyn angle control determines the level at which the maximum gain change occurs. The aforementioned Mustard is itself an upcoming set of algorithms and options for channel strip processing for the SD7 Quantum that offers added flexibility when extra control and creative adjustment are needed for a mix. Mustard can deliver 64 channels of processing in addition to standard SD processing, adding preamp emulation, filters, EQ types, gate and a variety of compressor types to any existing channel strip. Mustard Tube options include a fully controllable preamp modeller that gives access to all aspects of a user’s front-end

drive, while Mustard Dynamics includes vintage VCA and optical compressor types that emulate several renowned devices. In other news, DiGiCo has released the DMI-Dante 64@96 card for its 4REA4, S-Series and select SD-Range consoles (SD12 and SD7 Quantum). Providing 64 input and 64 output channels at both 48kHz and 96kHz, the DMI (DiGiCo Multichannel Interface) card is equipped with primary and secondary (backup) Gigabit Ethernet ports for connection and offers a Sample Rate Conversion feature that enables the desk to run at a different sample rate than the Dante network. Natively allowing DiGiCo products to communicate with other devices on a Dante network, the DMI-Dante 64@96 reportedly doubles the previous DMI Dante card’s I/O channel count at the higher 96kHz resolution. www.digico.biz

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Harman takes to the clouds HARMAN HAS launched CloudworX Manager, the first application from its cloud-based CloudworX software which has been developed to unify the configuration, deployment and monitoring of Harman’s AVL systems. CloudworX Manager is browser-based which allows systems integrators to install, configure and maintain devices without having to configure the devices individually or locally. Supported devices include the AMX Acendo Core system and the AMX Acendo Book scheduling touchpanels. These products can be configured by going to the CloudworX page on the Harman website. CloudworX Manager also features support for private or single sign-on accounts; sorting, filtering and searching of discovered devices; configuration of like and unlike

devices; connection of local installations with CloudworX Gateway software; device firmware management; and template creation and deployment. Harman is also planning to create applications that offer additional design and management capabilities. All CloudworX applications will share the same support pillars to unify platforms into one ecosystem. A key objective of the platform is to ensure a safe, secure and reliable environment for its users. To achieve this, Harman has invested in respected protocols and certifications that include a secure platform built on Microsoft Azure and security compliance designed around Cloud Security Alliance Star Level I, GDPR and ISO 27001. www.harman.com

Sonarworks’ latest reference

THE NEW Reference 4.4 release from Sonarworks allows users of the professional audio calibration software to assign presets for multiple output devices and provides greater control over output settings, as well as additional interface tweaks for ease of use, ensuring the system can work in the background and allow users to focus on making music. The update is available now to all existing Reference 4 users. Reference 4.4 also includes 15 new headphone profiles with models from Sennheiser, Skullcandy, ISK, KEF, Mackie, the t.bone and Ollo which brings the number of compatible devices to almost 300.

SYMETRIX HAS released Composer 7.2 and added a number of new features, including monitoring of Powersoft Duecanali, Ottocanali, X4 and X8 amplifiers and Panasonic WP-9XX amplifiers. A new Emailer Control Output module, when triggered, can send an email message with predetermined subject and body copy to a predetermined email address via a predetermined email server. With version 7.2, the input label of the output tab of a Matrix Selector now displays the channel name, instead of the input number, enabling source selection by text and drop-down menu. In addition, users can now change the unit type of an existing design in a site file, and only the physical attributes of the unit (inputs and outputs)

will change, while all other processes stay the same, including control screens. Composer’s SymVue GUI authoring features have also been updated. Users can now choose up and down buttons that can be configured like other buttons in the control screen, enabling volume change without dragging a fader or requiring custom logic that turns a fader into a button. When one or more controls are selected in edit mode, typing text changes the text displayed on the control where appropriate, without having to select the text in the properties window. In addition, dedicated hot keys are said to make it fast and easy to increase/decrease the font size of a selected control in a control screen. www.symetrix.co

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use. Output channels can also be selected individually whereas they were previously only available in pairs. This allows for L-R switching and offers more complex signal routing. Further updates allow Windows users to launch Systemwide mode in ASIO mode if their output device doesn’t support WASAPI. Mac users, meanwhile, now have full support for Reference when using OS 10.15 Catalina. Both Systemwide and Plugin mode can also notify the user of new updates as soon as they become available. A new presets sidebar enables quick management of user output devices to make

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Martin-Audio Antelope stays updates in tune Vu-Net MARTIN-AUDIO HAS released Vu-Net 2.2.0. With this update, a new set of features are included for iKON amplifiers and DX4.0 controllers. Before these features can be used, iKON amplifiers need to be upgraded to firmware 1.510 via a two-stage update, while the DX4.0 can only be used once it has updated to firmware 1.490.

AUTO-TUNE SYNERGY is a customdesigned plug-in from Antelope Audio that uses hardware acceleration from the manufacturer’s Synergy Core platform to deliver Auto-Tune pitch correction and vocal effects with low latency. Designed for real-time performances or in the studio, Retune Speed, Humanize and FlexTune controls provide pitch correction to the ‘Auto-Tune Effect’ found on many of today’s hits. Classic mode is included to provide a distinctive ‘Auto Tune 5 sound’, described as

a cult classic among artists, audio engineers and producers. Following the news that Antelope Audio has welcomed Antares Audio Technologies to Synergy Core, Auto-Tune Synergy is compatible with Antares’ Auto-Key plug-in. Auto-Key automatically detects the key and

scale of the composition and sends that information to Auto-Tune Synergy to save time in the studio. Auto-Tune Synergy is also compatible with Antelope’s Edge Go modelling microphone. www.antelopeaudio.com

Wash light – with an Edge The 2.2.0 version features support for both WPL and WPS arrays. A preset is available for four polemounted WPMs and Adorn Presets are available from the Preset Loader. Further general updates include the addition of the log export function in the help menu, the Dante name is now displayed in the property view and the GUI has been revised. The SX110, BLX115, BLX118, SXC118 and SX210 presets are available in the SUBS category, while the SX218 subwoofer loads two output channels to comply with wiring configuration. In terms of control functions, Limiter Wizard has been implemented, while eight Dante inputs are available, subject to Dante firmware updates. EQ points now follow the front panel labelling, the second low-shelf filter has been added to the DSP EQ and the input HPF is now displayed in the DSP EQ. All-pass filters are available in the output channel EQ and the EQ labelling follows DSP/output channel naming. The synchronisation window will now appear when devices are rediscovered and alarm events can be seen in the monitoring tab if there is a problem. With the power tab, remote control via Vu-Net can set amplifiers to standby mode and sleep mode and the sync-to-all iKON amps function allows the same settings to be applied to amplifiers online within the Vu-Net project. The U-HUB Network Interface is now available for U-Net connection to MLA products. CSX-Live subwoofers are now labelled as SXP subwoofers and users can right-click on a zoned CDD-Live product to ‘open selected’ or ‘open selected zones’.

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The Omnipressor returns Rotary Mod

THE OMNIPRESSOR is said to be the first dynamics effects processor. It was invented by Eventide’s founder, Richard Factor, and later redesigned for production by John Paul. Almost half a century later, Eventide has now released the Omnipressor plug-in, an

emulation of the original unit that served as a dynamics modifier with variable expressive controls over a signal’s dynamics. The Omnipressor plug-in’s function control enables users to set compression and expansion ratios over a wide, continuous

range, from extreme expansion to infinite compression, as well as dynamic reversal, which reverses a sound’s envelope, making loud sounds quiet and vice-versa. Other features include variable control of attack and release time, variable control of maximum

gain and maximum attenuation, and gating, which sets a threshold so that when the amplitudes of signals fall below the given value, they are ‘squooshed’. Eventide has also released the Rotary Mod for iOS. Emulating the iconic Hammond organ’s Leslie speaker cabinet used by the likes of the Beach Boys, Cream, Pink Floyd and The Beatles, the Rotary Mod is available as an AUv3 plug-in and standalone app for iPhone and iPad devices. www.eventideaudio.com

Audio Precision flexes its interfaces

AUDIO PRECISION has announced the release of the APx500 Flex audio analyser, a piece of measurement software that operates independently as an AP hardware analyser. It can be paired with ASIOcapable, third-party audio interfaces for a variety of acoustic and electrical test applications. The APx500 Flex allows users to leverage test development in the R&D cycle with the ability to import project and template files developed for AP hardware analysers, which reportedly reduces test development time while maintaining consistency in test methodology. As it is portable, the system is ideal for application engineers and QA technicians.

The APx500 Flex audio analyser is configured for two channels and includes a core set of measurements and functionalities, such as file analysis, sequence mode, input signal monitors, level and gain, THD+N, loudspeaker product test, stepped frequency sweep, pass/fail and signal acquisition measurement. Configuration options for four or eight channels are also available, alongside a trio of Flex Packs that reportedly offer different groups of more advanced measurements. Perceptual audio measurements can be used with Flex. Flex is being released alongside APx500 software v5.0.2, which provides ASIO support and includes the calibration of inputs and outputs in V, Pa and FS, automatic or manual delay compensation for compliant ASIO inter faces as well as support for generator trigger and acoustic and impedance measurements. The audio analyser is compatible with three different audio inter faces: the RME Fireface UC, Lynx Aurora (n) and Lynx E22. Configuration templates for these are included in the v5.0.2 software update. www.ap.com

Roland enhances V-series ROLAND HAS made several new firmware updates available for its professional video products. The v2.5 firmware for the V-60HD video switcher now enables primary parameter control of Panasonic PTZ cameras over LAN, eliminating the need for a dedicated camera controller. A v2.0 update for the V-1HD adds several new features to the HDMI video switcher, including the adjustment of more PiP parameters, simplified menu navigation and the inclusion of audio level meters within the multiview

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Exterity gains Insight EXTERITY HAS launched its ArtioInsight Reporting App, a piece of software that allows organisations to report ‘proof of play’ statistics for Exterity’s ArtioSign digital signage solution, informing the length of time certain images or videos were displayed during a particular period of time. Meanwhile, when used with the ArtioGuest interactive user experience middleware, ArtioInsight gathers viewing statistics for TV channels and video on demand (VOD) content. Speaking of ArtioSign, Exterity has added interactive features that enable users to update signage screens via their remote control. It allows users to change layouts and hide and show content when needed, rather than scheduling in advance. Users can also manually select a VOD asset or channel to

ensure that the right content reaches the right audience at the right time. ArtioGuest has also been updated to support Pro:Idiom-encrypted TV channels on sets in hospitality environments. This means organisations can meet content protection requirements while delivering premium TV channels across IP networks. A further new addition is the AvediaStream g4401 Gateway which supports the SRT protocol and the input of transport streams delivered by IPTV providers to facilitate redistribution of content over a LAN. A pair of g4401 Gateways allow for the delivery of live video between different locations over the internet without the need for CDNs. www.exterity.com

screen. Updates have also been created for the iPad, Mac and Windows Remote Control Software for the V-1HD. New features created by the development of the V-02HD v1.1 update include operation from the new iPad remote control app. Video inputs are reportedly easier to switch, audio can be mixed with virtual faders and up to eight custom scenes can be created using preset memories. proav.roland.com

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Kinetic motion MODULO PI has released KineMotion as an optical tracking module for its Modulo Kinetic all-in-one media ser ver solution. KineMotion comprises add-on software, beacons and a calibration kit, as well as a 3D par ticle engine, nodal editor and timeline sequencer. It allows for projection onto moving objects and the drawing and tracking of par ticles, and facilitates automatic followspot and light painting. The possibilities KineMotion offers are fur ther extended with the list of protocols that Modulo Kinetic suppor ts, such as Ar t-Net, OSC and PosiStage. KineMotion has been designed with a user-friendly integrated inter face to allow the tracking system to be set up quickly. It repor tedly boasts ultra-low latency and precision

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for real-time video mapping onto moving objects. Automatic video projector 3D calibration and real-time 3D soft edge also mean that Modulo Kinetic can

project on an object moving in front of multiple overlapping video projectors.

record almost unlimited NDI video channels, making IP-based, multi-camera editing accessible for the first time. Continuous recordings are readily available for editing and instant replay without stopping video capture. Time-stamped recordings are imported as synchronised files into Adobe Creative Cloud with full synchronisation in any video or audio format, including 4K UHD and above. The tool uses high-bandwidth NDI over a Wi-Fi connection in resolutions up to 4K UHD

from an iOS-based mobile device. The aspect ratio, frame rate and resolution-independent nature of NDI also allows other NDI-enabled systems, including production switchers, to deliver content ready for viewing on mobile devices. NDI 4 extends high-quality video with support for alpha channel and a full 16-bit data path. With support for UHD, more than 64 channels of floating-point audio are available at all sample rates.

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NDI HAS released its fourth generation of NDI technology for software-defined visual storytelling via IP-based video. NDI 4 can

DESIGNED TO provide fast auto configuration for any gigabit switch, Just Add Power (J+P) has expanded its Just OS firmware ecosystem with the Instant Install application. Users can repor tedly incorporate any gigabit switch that suppor ts jumbo frames – managed or not – into their J+P matrix. Devices are connected anywhere on the switch and, with a single button click, the devices are found and configured and a driver is built, all in less than two minutes, claims the manufacturer. ‘With the Instant Install app, one click is all that’s needed to configure all the devices connected to the gigabit switch,’ states J+P sales manager, Taft Stricklin. The Instant Install app joins J+P’s Plug-Play-Present logic control designed for the switching of sources intuitively and reliable connectivity, the Switch Please web application for matrix switching of J+P devices from web browsers and the Ever y Switch Suppor ted firmware that enables any size of 4K matrix to be built on an existing network without having to change switches, as par t of the Just OS ecosystem. www.justaddpower.com

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T# and Mi multiviewers go UHD

Mi-8 12G UHD APANTAC’S T# and Mi multiviewers have been updated with the addition of UHD outputs. The manufacturer has cited ‘the wide adoption’ of the HDMI 2.0 inter face in consumer displays leading to broadcastquality multiviewers used with off-the-shelf displays becoming effective for a wide

range of broadcast applications, hence the need for UHD outputs. The HDMI 2.0 inter face at 18Gbps allows signals to be viewed up to 4K/UHD 60Hz at 4:4:4 on HDMI 2.0-capable screens. The UHD outputs include a UHD output card for Apantac’s

ArtioGuest checks in to the MediaSuite PHILIPS PROFESSIONAL Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has partnered with Exterity to provide seamless integration between Exterity’s ArtioGuest interactive guest experience portal and the newest MediaSuite Professional TV sets from Philips, which include built-in Chromecast support. ArtioGuest integrates with the MediaSuite solutions to facilitate the wireless casting of movies, presentations and other content from smart devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets. The content is delivered

by MediaSuite along with an interactive guest experience that securely connects the user to guest service offerings. MediaSuite is the first range of dedicated professional TVs that include Chromecast to allow guests to cast their own content. The MediaSuite pro TVs are available in sizes from 32–65 inches, with options for UHD or FHD. They all feature a direct LED backlight. www.exterity.com www.philips.com

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T# modular multi-format multiviewer series. As for the Mi series, the Mi-16UHD is the UHD output version of the Mi-16 and the Mi-8 12G UHD is the UHD output version of the Mi-8 12G. They have the same feature sets as their HD counterparts, with the addition of HDMI 2.0 and 12G SDI outputs, as well as down-converted 1080p HDMI and 1080p/i SDI outputs. The multiviewer layout design incorporates predefined picture-in-picture (PiP) size, in addition to dual PiP with fully adjustable sizes up to full screen images.

Apantac has also released the OG-KVMIP-Tx card, a solution for KVM-over-IP for openGear. Up to 10 OG-KVM-IP-Tx cards can be installed in a single openGear 2U chassis drawing on a single power supply, which can be redundant, instead of using individual transmission boxes for each of the sources. OG-KVM-IP-Tx cards also have a common configuration, control and monitoring interface via the openGear Dashboard software. www.apantac.com

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AV Stumpfl goes borderless AV STUMPFL has announced the release of Fullwhite, a projection screen without borders or depth. Designed for flying screen projections, Fullwhite features various mounting solutions and comes in a variety of surface types. Multiple

screens can be connected to create projected walls or cubes. Fullwhite is a modular system comprising a basic frame that can be sized to any format by adding or removing plug-in elements, a principle that has been used on the manufacturer’s Vario screen for several decades. The vinyl screens can be stretched and attached to the frame with specially developed hooks on the rear side. One side of the profile is skewed to the rear side of the screen by 45° which reportedly results in a frame that is not visible, even when seen slightly from the side. Multiple plug-in elements made from extruded aluminium profiles are connected using the manufacturer’s clamp connector. Fullwhite screens are usually flown onstage or mounted onto walls; however, they can also be set up on legs. www.avstumpfl.com

True HDR 4K RGB debut CHRISTIE IS looking to eclipse its competition with its latest projector release. Eclipse is a 4K RGB pure laser projector that includes Christie RealLaser illumination, true HDR and an expansive colour gamut that approaches the full Rec. 2020 and Rec. 2100 colour space. In short, Christie describes Eclipse as ‘the world’s first true HDR 4K RGB pure laser projector for the pro AV market’. Eclipse is built to process and reproduce HDR content onscreen, in 4K resolution, at both high and low brightness levels. The result is said to be a contrast ratio of up to 20,000,000:1. Its colour gamut enables it to produce highly saturated colours, exceeding the Rec. 2100 200,000:1 contrast ratio specification 100 times over. The inclusion of RealLaser illumination, 4K resolution and a high frame rate capability of up to 120fps reportedly facilitates smooth content delivery without a distracting blur.

The brightness level can be customised to best suit the environment, from 2,000–30,000 lumens. Eclipse also features Christie TruLife technology for a performance of 4K at 120Hz and Christie’s Twist software, which offers warping and blending capabilities. An optional Christie Terra input card adds further efficiency for integration and connectivity. Projectors that feature TruLife can connect directly to a Christie Terra SDVoE system. On a final note, Eclipse also supports Christie Mystique, an automated, camerabased warping and blending tool designed to simplify deployment and maintenance of multiprojector arrays. www.christiedigital.com

Gator-Toolbox is a production lifesaver DEVELOPED BY Ross Video as a UHD signal conversion problem-solver, the Gator-Toolbox adapts ‘any-to-any’ HD, UHD and HDR signals in an openGear card with an optional adaptive standards converter. Gator-Toolbox includes a set of tools that adapt UHD and HD signals to broadcast production and live event workflows where low latency and quality UHD, HDR and WCG are required. The integrated format converter implements a rapid scaling and deinterlacing technology. Featuring smooth frame-rate conversion with tracking audio resampling, Gator-Toolbox is also a standards converter that adapts foreign standards into the production. Navigation can be made between SDR, PQ, HLG and SLOG in any combination

Gator-Toolbox with support for both standard and wide (BT.2020) colour gamuts. Further tuning is available with proc amp, RGB colour correction and audio correction controls. Gator-Toolbox features 12G-SDI plus gearbox (2SI and SDQ) input and output to connect with ease. Ross has also unveiled its NWE-IP Nielsen Watermark Encoder for IP

networks. The solution is built on the manufacturer’s latest release of the BACH Virtual SoundCard (VSC), a Linux-based SDK that enables audio applications, such as the NWE-IP, running on a COTS Linux server to connect with ease to AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 audio senders and receivers using SAP, and Ravenna open control protocols supporting up to 64

audio channels and eight low-latency bidirectional streams. The MC1 UHD master control switcher, meanwhile, has been adapted from the manufacturer’s MC1 system and supports HD and UHD workflows. It scales from standalone branding to multichannel master control installations and includes two external key/fill inputs. The MC1 UHD is said to easily adapt to manual or automated control and is described as the ideal solution for customers requiring high-quality HD or UHD master control and branding with low latency, multiple keyers, logo store and 24/7 reliability. www.rossvideo.com

Compact and versatile OPTOMA HAS expanded its range of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors with three models – the ZU606TSTe, ZU606Te (WUXGA) and ZH606e (Full HD 1080p) – described by the manufacturer as compact and versatile with 6,300 lumens of brightness and 4K and

ZU606TSTe HDR compatibility. With a reported lifetime of 30,000 hours at full brightness, the projectors can be monitored over a network via RJ45. The ZU606Te and its short-throw counterpart, the ZU606TSTe, come equipped with HDBaseT connectivity. All three models have four-corner geometric adjustment to

help with uneven walls or where a projector placement is awkward and needs to be installed at an angle. In addition, the ZU606Te and ZH606e have a vertical lens shift and 1.6x zoom for ease of installation. Built-in 10W stereo speakers are also featured. In other news, the manufacturer has released a warp and blended solution. Powered by blending, warping and video mapping software provider, Vioso, the Nano has been designed to support Optoma’s pro AV projector range and is described as providing simple and fast warping, edge blending and content playback. It is equipped with four channels and is suitable for flat and curved screens, domes and irregular surfaces. The Nano is ideal for multiprojector installations and features advanced projector masking and colour correction. The processor can also be used for stacking or when a project needs higher brightness or redundancy. www.optoma.ae

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Combining performance and durability PIXELFLEX HAS introduced the FlexUltra XT, an LED video panel that combines performance and durability for any rental staging production design. The panel offers design potential to any live production with ultra-high-resolution pixel pitch options, an all-in-one optional ground support system and PixelShield protective technology. FlexUltra XT is available in 1.5mm, 1.9mm and 2.5mm pixel pitch options and comes as standard with PixelFlex’s COB PixelShield

technology. The front serviceable modules reportedly make it simpler to keep each panel looking its best, while the Z-Axis adjustments are said to ensure that the screen is always seamless. With magnetic connections and auto-locks, the FlexUltra XT reportedly turns vertical rigging into a one-person job with built-in levels and self-levelling footers in the optional ground support system. www.pixelflexled.com

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BT7007 goes global

TO HELP meet the needs of ever-evolving broadcast production needs, Grass Valley has created GV Stratus One. It is an allin-one production management solution designed so that it can be deployed within hours and without specialist technical assistance, while allowing users to manage all aspects of the media workflow, from content capture to final delivery via any platform. GV Stratus One aims to help production teams streamline their workflows, delivering content quickly. It can serve as a multi-site integrated solution with the ability to access

B-TECH HAS announced that the BT7007 display kiosk for the LG 88-inch Ultra Stretch Digital Signage is now available globally. The BT7007 is one of B-Tech’s many mounting products designed for LG solutions. The kiosk is available in either a black or white satin finish and uses System X technology so that LG88BH7D displays can be mounted with a ‘hook-on’ installation method. The removable front and rear panels fit flush around the display, while rear vents allow airflow to and from the display. The kiosk can be freestanding or bolted to the floor, with the option to be customised to feature company branding. It is ideal for retail, corporate and hospitality sectors and has an 8mm thick, heavy-duty steel base. Lockable top panels are said to help prevent unauthorised removal of the screen. The kiosk dimensions are 700mm x 132mm x 2,492mm and the base

content from any system. Browser-based access allows for collaborative methods of working, as team members can add and access clips from any location, while production crews can edit and work on the media as soon as recording starts. The system manages everything from ingest and content management to playout, in addition to web streaming and social media delivery. Users of Grass Valley’s previous GV Stratus solution can also deploy GV Stratus One as a backup for disaster recovery. www.grassvalley.com

AJA adds 12G-SDI solutions AJA HAS unveiled a 12G version of the HDR Image Analyzer and Kumo 3232 router, an FS-Mini frame synchroniser Mini-Converter and three additional openGear compatible converter cards. In addition, users can benefit from new software and firmware updates that are designed to improve and enhance the Desktop I/O line, MiniConverters and FS4 frame synchronisers/ converters. Developed in partnership with Colorfront, the HDR Image Analyzer 12G is a 1U real-time HDR monitoring and analysis solution featuring high bandwidth 12G-SDI connectivity. It aims to enhance monitoring

HDR Image Analyzer 12G and analysis of HDR formats in production and post, including Perceptual Quantizer and Hybrid Log Gamma. The Kumo 6464-12G includes 64 12G-SDI inputs and 64 12G-SDI outputs for signal routing with increased 12G-SDI bandwidth connectivity. Ganged dual and quad-por t routing configuration options allow users to combine multiple inputs

and outputs for resolution suppor t up to 8K. Providing broadcast-quality utility frame synchronisation in a portable form factor, the FS-Mini Converter synchronises and converts a wide range of video formats to a house standard with a 3G-SDI input and output, simultaneous HDMI output and a two-channel, RCA-style audio output.

dimensions are 700mm x 550mm x 8mm (WxDxH). The maximum load is 50kg. www.btechavmounts.com

The US manufacturer has also developed new openGear OG-FS-Mini, OG-ROI-DVI and OG-ROI-HDMI cards. The OG-FS-Mini combines the functionality of the FS-MiniConverter with the openGear architecture, while the OG-ROI-DVI and OG-ROI-HDMI support DVI or HDMI to SDI Region of Interest scaling, scan conversion and image rotation in the openGear format. Finally, a host of free firmware and software updates have been unveiled for the Hi5-4K-Plus, Hi5-12G and IPR MiniConverters. www.aja.com

Neutrik breaks out

Crisp video whatever the weather

NEUTRIK HAS unveiled the NA2-IO-DPRO two-in/two-out Dante interface, which possesses two switchable mic, line, AES/EBU inputs and a pair of switchable analogue line, AES/EBU outputs, with two Dante ports for redundancy or device daisy-chaining. The breakout box has a small form factor, metal construction and removable protective rubber casing for reliability in a wide range of applications. The front panel provides two latching XLR inputs and two XLR outputs. AES/ EBU operation is auto detected for inputs and outputs. Using Neutrik’s free DPRO controller software for Mac or PC, +48V phantom power can be applied; microphone preamplifier gain, pad and high-pass filtering can be set per channel; and input channels can be linked for matched operation. Output channels can

DESIGNED BY Marshall Electronics as an all-weather HD miniature camera, the CV503-WP now succeeds the CV502-WPM. Suitable for outdoor environments where dust, dirt and moisture become factors, the CV503-WP features a larger sensor, interchangeable prime lenses and remote adjustable settings within a compact, IP67-rated housing. The 3m weatherproof cable combines HD video, control and power to a 3G/HD-SDI (BNC) output, RS485 connection and locking 12V power connector. Built around a 2.5-Megapixel, 1/2.86-inch sensor and ultra-low noise signal processors, the CV503-WP delivers clear progressive video up to 1920x1080p at 60fps and interlaced up to 1920x1080i at 60fps. The CV503-WP’s threaded M12 lens mount with a wider weatherproof cap offers a range of prime lens options when creating the right shot on location. Remote adjustment of a wide range of picture settings via RCP or Camera Control

be muted or unmuted within the software. The rear panel provides primary and secondary Dante ports on Neutrik etherCON connectors. The secondary input can be configured for redundant or switched mode (for daisy-chaining). When operating in switched mode, in conjunction with a 60W PoE injector, up to eight devices can be daisy-chained. Up to four devices can be daisy-chained with a 30W PoE injector. The NA2-IO-DPRO is compliant with AES67. Power must be supplied externally via either a PoE switch or a PoE injector per IEEE 802.3af/at, class 2 or no classification at 6W. With optional mounting brackets or a rack panel, the NA2-IO-DPRO can be mounted below tables, in floor boxes, in racks or on the stage truss. www.neutrik.com

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4K shoulder support THE AJ-CX4000GJ shoulder-mount, 4K broadcast camera joins Panasonic’s CX Series of 4K camera recorders. It has a B4 lens mount and interchangeable lenses as well as an 11MP image sensor to enable 4K image recording with a horizontal resolution of 2,000 TV lines. It is also compatible with HDR and compliant with BT.2100 and BT.2020, and supports IP connectivity and HD live streaming. The camera also features a 10-bit HEVC codec, which reportedly means that recording with 4K/10-bit high image quality is possible for long periods while also keeping the bitrate and storage size down. In addition, the expressP2 card, suited to high-speed transfers, can be used for recording media, as can the microP2 card or an SDXC memory card. The AJ-CX4000GJ also supports AVC-Ultra codec (HD) recording from the P2HD Series. UHD 60p/50p 10-bit 4:2:2 output via 12G-SDI is also possible. In HD mode, content can be distributed straight to internet live streaming services using the Direct Streaming functionality. This is compatible with RTSP, RTMP and

THE SIREN Series AFS-500 and AFS-700 followspots have been designed by Altman Lighting to provide the functionality of a traditional followspot with new features and operator enhancements. The more compact AFS-500 fixture is a lightweight, 490W, colour-changing followspot. Dimming, colour wheel, iris and CTO features can be controlled manually or via DMX.

The AFS-500 produces over 10,000 lumens of output and a manual zoom range of 7–13°. The AFS-700 delivers almost 14,000 lumens with a range of up to 60m. It has a 7–13° motorised or manual beam spread, 18-facet iris, dimming, CTO and a colour wheel that can all be controlled via DMX or an adjustable control pad that adapts for right- or lefthanded operators. The 37dBa maximum cooling system means the fixture can be placed in an acoustically sensitive lighting environment.

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AJ-CX4000GJ RTMPS protocols. The camera’s LAN terminal is equipped with a 1000BASE-Tcompatible lock mechanism and supports NDI | HX connectivity. Transmission and camera control are also possible via an IP connection and can be linked to a recording/distribution system combined with Panasonic’s remote camera. Panasonic has been as busy as ever with product launches. Other new additions to the catalogue include the AK-SHB800 8K multipurpose camera, AK-SHU800 processing unit and AK-SFC101 framing control software, which, together, form the 8K ROI (Region of Interest) multi-camera system. pro-av.panasonic.net

All new, all purpose, all weather PR LIGHTING has announced the release of two additions to its Aqua Series of waterproof moving head fixtures: the Aqua 580 BWS and Aqua 580 Beam. Both IP66-rated lights feature a Philips 25R 550W (7,500K) engine, precise gobos and colours and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They provide a power consumption of 800W at 220V and a full CMY colour mixing system with macro. The colour wheel features 12 colour filters and there is one effects wheel and one frost filter. The fixed gobo wheel comes with 18 gobos and the rotating gobo comes with seven gobos. Control is via DMX512 wireless, RDM or Ar t-Net connections. The dimmer is 0–100% linearly adjustable and the individual colour temperature adjustment is 0–100%. Head movement is 540° pan and 270° tilt. The fixtures are housed in cast aluminium and high-temperature/ UV-resistant plastic. The three-in-one hybrid Aqua 580 BWS incorporates four prisms: eight-facet, nine-facet, four-facet and a gradient. The beam mode is 2°, wash mode is 3–50° and spot mode is 2–40°. In shor t mode, the fixture provides 23 channels, in standard mode 31 channels and in extended mode 35 channels. The unit weighs 36.5kg. The Aqua 580 Beam

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Prolights adds flexibility ECLIPSEPAR IS Prolights’ range of multipurpose LED fixtures with a single source designed to provide silent operation, high-quality light and optical flexibility. All fixtures come with a range of accessories, including barn doors, filter frame, egg crate and a variety of interchangeable lenses. Additional features include a smooth 16-bit dimming plus RDM control and adjustable PWM. The first product in the range is the EclipsePARFC, which features 150W RGB plus warm white and delivers a white CTC with ± tint control, red-shift (CRI > 92 and R9 > 94) and colour mixing. The fixture has a 2,800–10,000K CT and a 163mm Fresnel lens. The beam angle is 24° (on-board) or 65° (included), while the field angle is 41° (on-board) or 100° (included). The EclipsePARTU and EclipsePARDY feature a 177W white LED source (3,200K for the EclipsePARTU; 6,000K for the EclipsePARDY) with a CRI and R9 of more

Aqua 580 BWS comes with three prisms: eight-facet, 16-facet and four-facet. The beam angle is 2°. In shor t mode, the fixture provides 22 channels, in standard mode 26 channels and in extended mode 30 channels. The unit weight is slightly lighter than the Aqua 580 BWS at 36kg.

MosaicoXL than 95. The EclipsePARUV is a real UV LED luminaire with a 365nm wavelength LED source. Prolights has also headed outside with the MosaicoXL, a long-range outdoor LED fixture for the projection of textures, images and logos onto buildings. It is built in a durable IP66 die-cast housing and offers an output of 17,000 lumens and a set of features including a CMY colour mixing system and profile to shape the projection area. The zoom ranges from 5–50°, while the fixture features a 540W white LED engine with 6,000K CT. For users who want a superior light quality without the view of multi-cell fixtures, Prolights has developed the PixieWashXB which is said to bring together the classic styling of a traditional wash luminaire and apply the latest innovations in the field of LED technology. The 280W RGB and warm white LED module is said to work to deliver high-quality white reproduction with high CRI and TLCI parameters and precise colour tuning.

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Robert Juliat debuts ZEP2

The ZEP2 Fresnel THE ZEP2 range of LED zoom profile spots and Fresnel fixtures from French manufacturer Robert Juliat are equipped with an enhanced LED source which reportedly provides a higher light quality and output. They can be used either as a direct complement or replacement for either 1kW or 2kW units as they only use 150W or 300W of LED power. The ZEP2 profile spots provide a smooth flat beam with a CRI of up to 92 and include all the features from the SX range, including three variable zoom options (28–54°, 16–35° and 11–26°), a strobe function and a built-in, flicker-free dimmable PSU with a silent operation. According to the manufacturer, the fixtures offer zero UV/IR emissions to protect the audience. The ZEP2 Fresnel fixtures are described as the perfect complement to the ZEP2 profile spots. They are available in warm and cool white (150W version) and a neutral and variable white (300W version). The

200m Fresnel lens provides a flat beam and a variable beam angle for a ‘powerful wash effect’. Colour temperature reportedly remains constant, while dimming and beam shaping can be achieved with the addition of one of Robert Juliat’s rotatable barndoors. In other news, the lighting manufacturer has unveiled its Maestro server for SpotMe, which has been developed in association with tracking specialist, zactrack. The server is said to extend the capabilities of the SpotMe 3D position-tracking system by enabling it to operate with any DMX lighting control console. Up until now, SpotMe has functioned with the PosiStageNet open protocol which is run by only a limited number of consoles. SpotMe sends the X/Y/Z coordinates of any object or person discovered by a followspot to manage other moving head fixtures and static displays in a rig. Now, with the Maestro extension, a designer can take control from any DMX console. The lighting console, even the simplest DMX model, retains the pan and tilt control and, in return, gets additional DMX channels to modulate the tracking parameters calculated and managed by the Maestro server. An additional The ZEP2 profile spot advantage of Maestro is the Prediction feature, which gives the ability to anticipate the direction of a performer’s movement onstage and adjust every slave fixture to react quickly to the direction of travel.

Titan redefines lighting THE TITAN X2 is an LED soft light that uses RGBWW technology to provide ‘unparalleled light output’, colour accuracy and a suite of industry-first features, according to manufacturer Rotolight. The 2x1 LED reportedly provides enough power to adapt to

that users can achieve the exact colour they want. Over 16.7 million colours are accessible across five lighting modes: CCT, HSI, RGBW, XY and Filter, which includes a library of more than 1,300 industrystandard gels. The soft light offers high

any lighting situation and performs well across the CCT spectrum from 2,800–10,000K. It is described as flicker-free at any shutter angle or intensity. With patent-pending SmartSoft technology, the light’s diffusion, focus and spread can be adjusted electronically. SmartSoft can be adjusted locally on the light via DMX or wirelessly. Lighting professionals no longer need to go through sub-menus. Instead, they can access key features with a single touch thanks to quick-start icons and up to 10 user-customisable presets for instant recall. The full-colour display provides onscreen previews of the Titan X2’s filter library so

speed sync flash with a powerful input and zero recycle time. It is installed with an integrated Elinchrom Skyport flash receiver so that up to 10 Titan X2s can be wirelessly triggered at up to 200m with the Rotolight HSS transmitter. The Titan X2 is also installed with wired/ wDMX, Bluetooth, integrated LumenRadio compatibility, a Elinchrom Skyport flash receiver and RJ45. The LED incorporates four secure aluminium handles for rigging and is also available with a range of mounting options. www.rotolight.com

VL800 Series joins Vari-Lite portfolio

The VL800 Series

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Zylight is on the go BI-COLOUR VERSATILITY, ± green adjustment and variable beam spread are some of the features of Zylight’s new LED Go-Panel, which incorporates the manufacturer’s patented, continuously variable Active Diffusion technology to repor tedly improve the user’s adaptability, no matter the location. Diffusion can be adjusted electronically with the turn of a knob, which means that users can make incremental adjustments to diffusion levels without having to reach for a filter or assemble diffusion accessories. A single integrated friction hinge repor tedly allows placement of the panel at any angle with one-handed tilting. While the small hinge keeps the fixture slim and easy to transpor t, the built-in remotecontrol options allow a choice of DMX, Bluetooth and LumenRadio. The por table Go-Panel includes a worldwide AC power supply or it can be powered by an optional 14.4V camera batter y through

an attached batter y plate. It is also rated IP65 for outdoor use. www.ushio.com/zylight

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VARI-LITE HAS unveiled its VL800 Series of fixed and moving head LED fixtures comprising three products: the VL800 ProPAR, EvenPAR and the EventWash. The fixtures are colour-matched to be visually consistent, as are the user experience and DMX mapping, according to the manufacturer. The VL800 ProPAR is a high-output LED event PAR fixture that includes a quiet running motorised zoom. It offers full RGBW colour mixing and gel-matched colour presets alongside multi-mode fan control for quiet environments. The VL800 EventPAR is an LED retrostyle event PAR designed as a modern

replacement of classic tungsten PAR fixtures. It is available in both RGBA and warm white, with output and colour reminiscent of tungsten PAR 64 lamps. The EventPAR includes an outdoor rating of IP24 which protects it against water spray as well as withstanding rainy conditions. Finally, the VL800 EventWash is a midsized LED wash moving head fixture that includes full RGBW colour mixing with seven individually controllable LEDs for easy split colours or pixel-mapping applications, along with controllable dimming and a motorised zoom. www.vari-lite.com

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Education is key

Meyer Sound’s Merlijn van Veen and Bob McCarthy explain the importance of a good education in pro audio Merlijn van Veen started his own education programme, has served as the principal teacher for sound reinforcement at the Royal Conservatoire in the Netherlands and has had numerous papers published. In 2018, he joined Meyer Sound as a senior technical support and education specialist.

Bob McCarthy has been involved in the design and analysis of sound systems for over 30 years. A renowned specialist in sound system design and optimisation, he has shared his experiences through seminars and multiple books. He currently works for Meyer Sound as the director of system optimisation.

Merlijn van Veen

Bob McCarthy

You can manufacture the best-sounding loudspeaker in the world but, if it’s positioned behind a videowall, you still have a problem. So, there is the obligation of ensuring a good understanding of how to deploy sound systems and I feel comfortable saying that Meyer Sound has covered this in great length for as long as I can remember. Not just how to use their products, but also how to do so in a fashion where we all get to enjoy the same artistic content or programme material. It’s about delivering the message in a way that sounds the same to the majority of the Image courtesy of Biliana Panic audience; preferably all of them. I’ve been in this industry for 15 years and this is my first position within a large manufacturer. I’ve always had an outstanding relationship with Meyer Sound and, in June 2018, we finally got to the point that I joined the company, which for me is a wonder ful opportunity to continue teaching, something that is very dear to me, but also to have an opportunity to practise what I teach myself again and be on the forefront of new and exciting technology. Something we’re committing to is conveying ease of use. We’re not trying to send a man to the moon; this is actually something you can learn. It’s about striking a balance between equipping participants with the necessary skillset to successfully deploy sound systems without making it overly complex and abstract, because sound systems have evolved from stacking a bunch of speakers on the left and right to much higher levels of complexity. Trade shows and organisations like AVIXA are also very committed to education. That being said, there is only so much you can cover in a one- or two-hour window, so you have to be really selective with what you’ve got to communicate. In such a small window, you can barely scratch the sur face.

The old guard grew up in a world of analogue and they have never lost that knowledge. They then have to gain a knowledge of the world of digital audio and information technology because we’ve arrived in the world of fully networked audio. Modern skillsets require knowledge in all of those areas, because as much as analogue seems quaint and outdated, it’s not going away. Analogue is always going to be part of the chain, so that also means there’s quite a diverse set of skills that are required for the young people coming into the industry too.

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When I started in the industry, it really was the ‘Wild West’. Manufacturers were not ready for what audiences and promoters and bands were ready to do, concert-wise. However, it was the age of pioneering and a tremendous amount of innovation was accomplished by engineers who built things out of their own garages. The age of garagelevel work is long gone – we’ve evolved – so now you really have to have some serious engineering skills in multiple disciplines. There is also much more simplicity at the same time. Whereas in the past it would take all of these different parts and pieces to form a signal chain, there are now consoles or DSP plug-in speakers that replace what used to be eight or nine different pieces in the chain. From an industry-wide point of view, the biggest development in the last five years has been networked audio. We sort of nibbled at it in the past, but now it has become the standard piece of the transmission chain, which means there’s no large multicores and we’re barely even getting to multistreams in digital. It’s just all in the network, whether it’s Dante, AVB or Milan. It’s a very different thing because the troubleshooting and design techniques for this are completely alien to the world that us old folk grew up in. So that’s a real adaptation and we all continue to learn.

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