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CONTENTS

Volume 18 Issue Two March–April 2019

NEWS NEWS Adamson enters Milan

EDUCATION TSL Products launches broadcast training

DISTRIBUTION UNiKA appoints Indian distributor

APPOINTMENTS Jo White returns to Nexo

PRODUCTS The industry’s most comprehensive product news

FEATURES COVER: FRUITFUL COLLABORATION Immersive sound comes to Wonderfruit

A GOOD FIT AG Acoustics helps establish Celto Acoustique

HOUSE MUSIC Delhi welcomes a new hotel club

SPORTING CHANCE Coda Audio enhances the Zunyi stadium in China

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HONEST DAY’S WORK K-array refines habitat in Singapore

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ISLAND LIFE A look behind Mumbai’s Island City Studios

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TOP OF THE CLASS World-class production at ZJCM

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BACK TO THE FUTURE Studio Tanta opens its doors in central Tokyo

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Editor’s note Could 2019 be a tipping point for immersive sound? Signs from this year’s first major trade shows – NAMM (p118) and ISE (p122) – would certainly seem to indicate this could be the case, as Genelec, Clair Brothers, L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, Alcons and others demoed their products in immersive environments. Of course, immersive audio has been steadily growing in the cinema market since 2012, and the Asia Pacific region quickly proved to be an early adopter of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D technology. Now it’s the turn of live entertainment as L-ISA, L-Acoustics’ entry into the world of immersive, finds more and more applications in live and installed sound. In a fortunate example of right time, right place, this groundbreaking technology coincided with the vision of events specialist, Polygon Productions, and the bar has been well and truly raised as L-ISA comes to Asia at Thailand’s Wonderfruit festival (p94). We strive to bring you the best of technical advances from across the region, and this issue is no exception as we cover a world-class music conservatory in China (p106), a futuristic supermarket installation in Singapore (p102), one of the finest recording studios ever to open in Japan (p108), a creative music facility in India (p104) and other leading pan-Asian projects, among all the product, industry and corporate news we could fit. Let us know what you enjoy, and what you’d like to see more of.

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LETTER FROM AMERICA Dan Daley on the unquenchable thirst for good audio 112 LETTER FROM EUROPE Phil Ward imagines manufacturing post-Brexit

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COMPANY PROFILE ADAM Audio on making product king

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COMPANY PROFILE Ruisheng goes from dealer to distributor

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SHOW REVIEW We sum up our findings from The NAMM Show

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SHOW REVIEW Richard Lawn contemplates his visit to ISE 2019

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TECHNOLOGY A closer look at AV network security

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R&D The evolution of the LV1 eMotion live mixer

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ANALYSIS Exploring AV demands in hospitality

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Adamson enters Milan WORLD: Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the CS7p point source enclosure, which marks not only the first entry to its new CS-Series, but the first mobile loudspeaker with Milanready (AVB) network endpoints. ‘In recent years, Adamson has been working as part of the Avnu Alliance with other industry leaders in the development of the Milan protocol – an initiative that we believe will benefit the entire professional audio industry,’ said Morten Lave, network architect for Adamson.

The Adamson Systems team debuts the Milan-ready CS7p at NAMM 2019

New Adamson CEO Marc Bertrand with the Milan-ready CS7p

‘With the CS7p and other upcoming CS-Series offerings, Adamson has taken steps to ensure compliance with Milan, and also included a fully redundant, daisy-chain networking topology to ensure that the signal chain is the most manageable and secure in any networked audio loudspeaker

product available on the market today.’ The CS-Series will reportedly be the first family of mobile loudspeakers to feature Class-D amplification and DSP, in addition to Milan connectivity. The CS7p has been modelled on the tourgrade S-Series and has already

been tested as an FOH nearfield monitor at major events such as the Hillsong Conference in Australia and on the Drake and Migos North American tour. Due to its Milan-ready redundant AVB technology, the CS7p can daisy-chain networked audio between multiple sources,

as well as an analogue XLR input and output. The cabinet contains a pair of 7-inch Kevlar neodymium transducers and a 3-inch compression driver loaded onto a rotatable 70° x 40° (HxV) waveguide. The enclosure’s dipole arrangement has been designed to produce a stable polar response, enabling the CS7p to be paired for increasing horizontal coverage and overall output where required. ‘The CS7p provides us with the luxury of streaming audio over AVB with console manufacturers that are co-authoring the Milan specification alongside their industry peers,’ explained Adamson’s director of R&D, Benoit Cabot. ‘In an application such as FOH monitoring, it simplifies the deployment process by allowing users to make a single connection. In the future, the building blocks in the CS-Series will simplify complex system deployments by eliminating complications in infrastructure.’ www.adamsonsystems.com

Beijing InfoComm China moved to July CHINA: InfoCommAsia has rescheduled this year’s Beijing InfoComm China. The trade show was originally due to take place at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in April, but will now be held from 17–19 July 2019. The organiser states that the venue, CNCC, is unable to host the show in its usual midApril dates due to ‘force majeure’ (unforeseeable circumstances). ‘Since staging the first InfoComm China more than 10 years ago, we are facing

an unprecedented challenge,’ said Richard Tan, executive

director of InfoCommAsia. ‘We are deeply sorry about this disruption,

and are working closely with our exhibitors and partners to ease any issues they encounter. We are heartened by their understanding and support during this transition. Together with our partners and stakeholders, we will rise above the challenge to deliver another superb show, featuring the best pro AV and integrated experience technologies. ‘We will be rolling out an extensive marketing and promotional campaign to reach out to pre-registered visitors, as

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well as the broader audience across industries, to drive top-ofmind awareness and strengthen interest in the show. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our exhibitors for their trust and support upon receiving news on the change of dates.’ Visitors who have already registered to attend Beijing InfoComm China do not need to register again. www.ifcshow.com www.infocomm-china.com

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Jünger Audio assets acquired WORLD: Jünger Audio filed for insolvency in July 2018 and appointed Stefan Ludwig from Schultze & Braun as the provisional insolvency administrator. It has now been reported that Mr Ludwig has reached agreements with several investors to take over various parts of the business. woks audio GmbH, a company that was founded only in December 2018, will take over Jünger’s core business, including software and hardware development, and the creation of algorithms for use in the audio sector, through an asset deal. ‘I am particularly pleased with this solution because it creates continuity for customers and secures Jünger’s know-how and innovations,’ said Mr Ludwig. Subsequently, woks audio intends to further develop the flexAI infrastructure and to introduce it to the market, and also takes over the technical handling of warranty services for all devices that Jünger Audio will sell in

the following months. ‘Although Jünger will no longer produce new hardware devices following March 2019, customers can still benefit from Jünger’s inventories,’ Mr Ludwig added. woks audio will later sell devices on the flexAI platform, which will be branded as a successor to Jünger’s products, such as the D*AP and

ZeeVee opens Singapore office SOUTH EAST ASIA: ZeeVee, a developer of AV content distribution solutions, has opened a Singapore office, its first in South East Asia, due to the AV market’s rapid growth in the region. Industry veteran Ricky Tan has been hired to lead the new facility as regional sales manager.

‘We’ve been active in the Asian market for several years, thanks in large part to a strong partnership with Comm-Tec Asia, based in Hong Kong,’ explained Bob Michaels, ZeeVee CEO. ‘As our Asian business grew, it became clear we needed to have our own office in the region. Singapore is the logical choice for

C8000 lines. For larger projects that Jünger offered equipment for, the production of any missing components will be ensured by woks audio and its sales partners. Meanwhile, Jünger’s broadcasting algorithms will be taken over by the combination of woks audio and Riedel Communications. An unnamed company in the

our first company-owned location in Asia; it offers a strong pool of local talent and a central location for easy access to all points in this important region.’ The Singapore office will also support ZeeVee’s activities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. It will provide preand post-sales technical support while developing an awareness of the manufacturer’s advanced IPbased video distribution solutions for various applications. Meanwhile, Mr Tan’s experience includes roles at Revolabs and

that this restructuring concept in conjunction with the partial sale to other investors is the best solution for both customers and creditors.’ Mr Ludwig will also support woks audio as it establishes itself in the market and to grow as a successor to Jünger Audio. ‘Thus we ensure woks audio a gentle start and, at the same time, Jünger’s insolvency estate can participate in the success of this venture.’ ‘With woks audio we do not only have the chance to bring modern products in the tradition of Jünger Audio to the market in the future, but also to support previous customers with their questions and problems,’ said woks audio co-founder, Friedemann Kootz. ‘Thanks to the close cooperation with insolvency administrator Stefan Ludwig, we can offer our expertise also for older Jünger products.’

automotive supply industry takes over Jünger’s automotive sector business. ‘This also gives these divisions futureproof perspectives,’ Mr Ludwig furthered. ‘We developed a restructuring concept that ultimately provided the solution with the takeover by woks audio. As a result, we saw

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ClearOne Communications as a regional sales manager, Vidyo as a regional sales director and LifeSize Communications as regional manager, all in and around South East Asia. ‘We’re fortunate to have Ricky head up our team in South East Asia,’ added Mr Michaels. ‘He has strong professional relationships, deep-rooted knowledge of AV technology and understands the requirements of Singapore and other Asian countries.’ Ricky Tan

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AIMS establishes Pro AV Working Group WORLD: AIMS (the Alliance for IP Media Solutions), a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to the education, awareness and promotion of industr y standards for the transmission of video, audio and ancillar y information over an IP infrastructure, has launched the Pro AV Working Group to promote the adoption of one set of media-over-IP protocols for the professional AV and installed systems markets. Matrox VP of R&D David Chiappini will ser ve as chair of the new group, while Scott Barella, CTO at PESA, has been appointed as deputy chair. The overall aim of the Pro AV Working Group is for companies to adopt a ‘flexible, future-proof

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David Chiappini

method for meeting the video, audio and data requirements of current and future pro AV solutions’. It will define an open-standards approach to addressing the pro AV world’s move toward IP media, and will evaluate and recommend existing standards and specifications from AES, AMWA, VSF, SMPTE, IEEE and IETF that are already broadly used by the industr y and incorporate security, HDCP suppor t for protected content and IO control. Mr Chiappini has been with AIMS member Matrox since 1994 in various roles. He currently manages the engineering teams behind the

Matrox pro AV and broadcast products lines and has extensive experience in AVoIP. Meanwhile, Mr Barella ser ves as the AIMS Technical Working Group deputy chair, in addition to his new responsibilities to the Pro AV Working Group. His background is in broadcast systems design and architecture, OEM manufacturing and design, systems integration and operations with a focus on IP video. At PESA, he leads the deliver y of security components for video, audio and data signals via Ethernet, as well as compression and distribution technologies. Scott Barella

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Blake Augsburger unveils LEA Professional WORLD: As the doors opened at The NAMM Show 2019, exHarman Professional president Blake Augsburger took the oppor tunity to announce the formation of a new star t-up audio company focused on cutting-edge amplifier technology, named LEA Professional. The company, led by executives, engineers and sales/ marketing exper ts from the pro audio community, will introduce a series of new amplifiers in the coming months that seek to ‘exemplify the commitment to power, per formance, advanced connectivity and compelling design’. ‘LEA Professional is inspired by many conversations with members of the professional audio and integrator communities,’ stated Blake Augsburger, founder and CEO of LEA. ‘We listened closely and looked carefully at amplifier per formance, networking and UX, and built a range of products and

do that because our capabilities are of a 20-year company but our overhead is that of a star t-up.’ Joining Mr Augsburger at the helm of the new venture is Jeremy Bules, vice president of engineering and operations, and Scott Robbins, vice president of sales and marketing. Like Mr Augsburger, Mr Bules and Mr Robbins each have more than 20 years’ experience in professional audio. The first physical manifestations of Mr Augsburger’s strategy is a series of professional-grade two-channel and four-channel amplifiers for small- and mediumscale installations set for launch in 2019. Featuring DSP, wired or Wi-Fi connectivity, webpage configuration and control, the LEA Connect Series are stated to be the ver y first IoT-enabled, professional-grade amplifiers and promise to provide endusers with ‘best-in-class sonic per formance, ease-of-use and

a new company that respects the way things get done today but offers a bold new approach capitalising on new technologies from outside the AV domain. ‘We want to be known for having the ver y best per forming, best connected and best looking amplifiers in the market but we’re also determined to win on price,’ added Mr Augsburger. ‘We can

bulletproof reliability’. Engineered with the needs and expectations of contractors in mind, the series will also ‘underscore the company-wide commitment to the dealer/integrator community’ by suppor ting monthly recurring revenue (MRR) business models. ‘Our goal is that we will be shipping in volume at InfoComm, which is in June, and right now we’re in the process of building our channel par tners,’ fur thered Mr Augsburger. ‘We’ve tried to pick a time where we can maintain momentum up until the point where we’re shipping products, and NAMM is per fect for that. We have a mix of all ver tical markets here – live sound guys, por table PA guys and install guys, plus I also used to sit on the NAMM board, so my hear t is here at NAMM. At InfoComm 2019, we will also have a large presence.’ www.leaprofessional.com

Brio proves popular in Japanese broadcast market JAPAN: Calrec has reported sales of 40 Brio audio consoles within the Japanese broadcast sector during 2018. This includes purchases by existing Calrec customers and new, with all installations carried out by the British manufacturer’s local distributor, Hibino Intersound. ‘Because the Brio is a compact and less expensive console than

Hydra2 networking capabilities.’ The team at Hibino Intersound also noted that the Brio mixers are being used by broadcasters in a variety of ways, including as sub-mixing desks and as backup consoles.

others in its class, we’ve been able to penetrate the broadcast market here in Japan on a pretty impressive level,’ said Hibino Intersound’s broadcast market manager, Takashi Kozuma. ‘Our customers highlight that the Brio is easy to learn and use, and they are also particularly impressed with Calrec’s highly flexible

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Atomos floats on the ASX

Jeromy Young WORLD: Atomos has commenced trading on the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) following the completion of an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $6 million (AUS) via the issue of 14,634,146 new shares at a value of $0.41 each. The IPO

issue gives the manufacturer of monitor recorder content creation products a market capitalisation of $62.2 million. Based in Melbourne and founded in 2010, Atomos has established an international sales network and global operations

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with 74 employees across seven countries. It will use the funds from the IPO to support its global growth strategy, which includes the development and release of new products for its Ninja V platform. Following an R&D investment of $39 million on this platform,

Atomos intends to double its product range over the next couple of years. The IPO was supported by a variety of local institutional investors. In addition, the majority of existing Atomos shareholders, prior to the IPO, agreed to voluntary escrow for between six and 24 months. CEO Jeromy Young, who co-founded Atomos, described the IPO and ASX listing as a significant step in expanding the company’s presence within the video content creation market. Atomos achieved $35.6 million in revenue during the 2018 financial year, with 49% of its sales in the USA, 30% in EMEA and 21% in Asia. For the 2019 financial year, the company has forecast revenue of $42.2 million at a projected gross margin of 47%. ‘We’ve spent many years investing in silicon and software technology development to give Atomos an advanced offering with proprietary

processing and trade secrets that underpin our product line,’ said Mr Young. ‘This technology, combined with our established brand and outstanding key relationships, place Atomos in an ideal position for continued growth. I’m extremely proud to be able to share the growth in value of the business with external investors as well as with the employees that are building the company together.’ Mr Young is joined on the board of directors by former WH Smith strategy director and Henslow founder Chris Tait, chairman of Seek Limited and Costa Group Neil Chatfield, and Imagination Technologies founder Sir Hossein Yassaie. Morgans Corporate Limited and Henslow Pty Limited were the joint lead managers and underwriters for the IPO. www.atomos.com

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Video comesDesign to Dante Blackmagic sweeps Mahajak fills Good Design Australia Awards Rajamangala National Stadium WORLD: With Dante audio networking technology having been widely adopted by the pro audio industry, developer Audinate is now launching Dante AV for the AUSTRALIA: Australian distribution of audio and video over manufacturer Blackmagic standard networks. The awards new DesignIPhas won seven module described asproducts offering ‘all for theis design of its theinbenefits’ Dante audio its homeofcountry. 2018over IP, Good such as discovery, ease-of-use Design Australia Awards and integrated control, to video. were presented for the Ursa TheBroadcast developercamera, has alsoAtem confirmed that Dante AVStudio is compatible Television Pro HD with video theproduction more thanswitcher, 1,600 Dante-enabled Atem 1 M/E audio products already on the Advanced Panel, DaVinci Resolve market. 14 editing and colour correction ‘Customers want usResolve to bring Mini the software, DaVinci “V”Panel to “AV”,’ CEO, and said VideoAudinate Assist on-set Leemonitor Ellison.and ‘With Dante AV, we recorder. are ‘Our excited to is make that a the reality. goal to enable Thelargest Dantenumber AV Module and theto be of people Dante Productand Design moreAVcreative helpSuite themwill enable manufacturers to quickly get

integrated audio and video products to market, with all of the benefits Dante has to offer. We’re taking everything we’ve learned from years intell networked audiowith to the video their stories video,’ world and delivering on ourCEO vision commented Grant Petty, at of aBlackmagic truly integrated, easy-to-use Design. ‘Whetherand interoperable AV experience.’ Dante AV uses a single network clock for ‘sub-microsecond accuracy’ in synchronising audio and video. Audio and video signals can be routed individually via an interface on the Dante Controller software. API broadcast can be used to it’s for a Dante high end customise the interface. professional, HollywoodAudinate feature claims that Dante AV eliminates filmmakers or a young web time alignmentwe issues broadcaster, thinkand verythe need for audio de-embedders. carefully about how people The going DantetoAVuse Module supports are our products one and eight andvideo then channel design them to be uncompressed bidirectional Dante faster and easier to use than audio channels and is primarily

anything else out there. Good products don’t need to be complex or expensive. They need to perform exceptionally well, they need to be affordable and they need to be easy to use.’ aimed at manufacturers developing 1G video-over-IP products with www.blackmagicdesign.com Dante control, transport and

synchronisation. architecture is THAILAND: TheItsSports Authority codec-agnostic, so manufacturers of Thailand recently sought a have free rein. for the deteriorating replacement The Dante AV Design PA system atProduct the country’s Suite, available withRajamangala the Dante AV largest stadium, Module, provides manufacturers National Stadium. The authority with a full AVoIPwith endpoint product had worked Mahajak on design. Dante previously, AV Module similarThe projects is and incorporated into the Productthe so once again enlisted Design Suite and includes the systems integrator to design, hardware documents andnew software supply and install the audio needed create fully interoperable setup,towhile removing the old AVsystem. products and to speed up the process of getting new solution to ‘The old systema comprised two market. main clusters that were midAhigh JPEG2000 and lowcodec with asupporting total of 70 4K/60 4:4:4 video is included in loudspeakers working together thewith Dante AV Product Design amplifiers, a CD playerSuite, and said to offer lossless mixer,’ said‘visually Rungrote Kerdpimon, results with low engineer latency over project sales at a Mahajak. ‘The customer expected us to provide an audio system with clear sound for both vocals and music during performances. All equipment needed to be user-friendly, durable and easy to maintain.’ WORLD: and network Once Electrical the old equipment was infrastructure solutionsworking removed, Mahajak, manufacturer Panduit Corp has alongside contractor Baan Rig acquired AV connectivity solutions Co, installed a JBL Precision specialist Atlona. Directivity series system to ‘[Atlona’s] industry-leading ensure sufficient coverage across solutions Panduit’s all areascomplement of the 50,000-seat extensive infrastructure stadium.physical This comprised six portfolio, will PD6212/66 allow us to units ofwhich both the offer a quality endandcustomers PD6212/43 full-range, to-end as theymodels, move tosix 2-waysolution loudspeaker increasingly complex network PD564 and four PD595 horninfrastructure systems,’ explained loaded speakers, six PD5122 Dennis Renaud, president and CEO of Panduit. Atlona will continue to serve its customers

1Gbps network’. The design suite also prevents the copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections by implementing HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The launch of Dante AV is not expected to encroach upon Audinate’s collaborative efforts with the SDVoE Alliance that began last year. Together, Audinate and Dante created an integrated control experience using Dante Controller by routing SDVoE video streams and Dante audio streams through the same interface. This was accomplished by updating Dante Controller to read the SDVoE API and displaying those video channels in the software. Interestingly, Audinate’s Joshua Rush hinted at Dante AV when discussing the partnership with the SDVoE Alliance: ‘We think the SDVoE partnership is the first of several important partnerships in the video-over-IP space,’ he told Pro AVL Asia. ‘While the SDVoE Alliance is clearly the market low-frequency modules and a leader the 10G space, there pair ofinLSR305/230 studio are a number of applications monitors. Power is courtesy for 1G Crown solutions the installed of six DCiin4|1250N and market. we would like to two DCiUltimately, 4|2400N amplifiers, integrate Dante with processing is via twoseveral BSS VoIP solutions so we processors can offer that same Blu-100 signal and unified and by management controlcontrol is offered a Soundcraft experience, regardless the Si Impact digital mixer.ofMahajak market or application.’ also supplied three Shure PGA81 cardioid condenser instrument www.audinate.com/dante-av microphones and a pair of SRH840A-A reference studio headphones. ‘Our main challenge for this project was to install the loudspeakers on the roof structure, which was very high,’ recalled Mr Kerdpimon. ‘In from its headquarters in San Jose, addition, we had to arrange for California, while its team willfrom join the delivery of equipment Panduit’s business abroad soEnterprise that it would arrivegroup. on ‘There are strong time and then set synergies it up in such a between companies way thatour it would cover including the entirea culture of providing stadium, which wasinnovative, difficult highquality, customer-driven products, because of the sheer size of the along with outstanding customer venue. However, thanks to the support,’ Atlona work put said in byIlya ourKhayn, team and Baan CEO. ‘This partnership will ultimately Rig, the project was completed provide our market channels with a successfully.’ single-source solution and expand our footprint globally.’ www.mahajak.com

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Speaker management control a while and have a large stock has been applied in the form of ofJamie the X4, X4 Bars and now the Dunn MANX88 processors connected JDC1,’ added Mr Münz. ‘I thinkto a ‘We continued to grow in network switch, whose parameters this lengthy close relationship Combining aand bar, relaxed seating revenue across allthe can be accessed via Merlaud with our customers isproduct one ofone the area and dining tables under lines and successfully delivered software on an reasons GLP a strong roof, RMP added itstouchscreen. expertise prior be operated asisHP asuch several large-scale projects such Programmed announcements brand in Japan. We been to Mr Fox opening itshave doors in the self-contained unit as Plazamedia or NEP Australia, can be played over 72-zone doing extremely well here for many upmarket setting ofthe The Energy or integrated with which is considered many network courtesy theby LNM18 years.’ Building. The RMP installed any analogue or ofteam as the global benchmark ina IP message player, while DMH adigital Martin Audioconsole. speaker design digital mixing www.glp.de into the new establishment with

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Christie’s Jack Kline to step down The PA People signs with Sydney FC

Jack Kline WORLD: Jack Kline has announced that he is stepping down as chairman, president and CEO at Christie as of 1 April 2019. He has been with the company for 40 years and is considered a pioneer of digital cinema technology, having been an architect of the Virtual Print Fee (VPF), which led to the accelerated adoption of digital projection.

‘I am fortunate to have worked at Christie my entire professional life and to have played a critical role in leading the company into the digital age, helping it become a global force in digital display technology,’ said Mr Kline. ‘I have full confidence in the future of Christie, which is filled with talented, dedicated and highly motivated people who are

focused on developing innovative technology and service to our customers.’ Christie’s CFO, Kazuhisa Kamiyama, will take on the roles of CEO and chairman. Mr Kline, meanwhile, will remain as an executive advisor to the new CEO until 1 April 2020 to ensure a smooth transition period. ‘Jack’s leadership and strategic vision were instrumental in helping Christie to establish its market dominance worldwide, while also helping it to successfully navigate the diverse market challenges as the industry and the competition evolved,’ explained Mr Kamiyama. ‘His exceptional qualities as a leader also set the performance standard for management and staff at all levels and, today, continues to guide, motivate and inspire new generations of leaders within the company.’

Xilica’s Donny Chow and Adam Hall’s Gabriel Alonso that can be seamlessly integrated into larger projects with the Universal Control approach of the Xilica Designer Software. ‘With Universal Control, we enable users to control products from various manufacturers via a central platform, without having to refer to expensive services from external specialists in order to establish a functional configuration,’ explained Xilica MD, Donny Chow. ‘Instead of confronting users with a completely new system that requires retraining, we can rely on Xilica Designer as a renowned software solution and offer our customers a proven platform that will keep evolving with additional useful features and options in the future,’ added Gabriel Alonso, integrated systems product manager at the Adam Hall Group.

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and subs can be added to or removed from the carts depending on the vertical coverage and sound pressure levels required. In addition, the carts feature entirely Dante-based signal distribution systems, simplifying the setting up process each time they are rolled out. The units are interconnected with a loom comprising a 32A Ceeform

Bank Arena in October, we were approached by Sydney FC to look at providing a system for their home matches at Jubilee Oval in Kogarah and Leichardt Oval over the next three years,’ explained Chris Dodds, managing director of The PA People. ‘We were very happy with the sound of the ShowMatch system for the Kings, so we set about working out the best way to deploy a system around a football field on a weekly basis. The end result is a reimagining of the speaker carts that we built for Super League over 20 years ago.’ Each cart contains an array of Bose ShowMatch SM20, SM10 and SM5 cabinets, flanked by two SMS118 18-inch subwoofers. Beneath the rear sub is an amplifier sleeve that houses a Linea Research 44M20 fourchannel amplifier and a network switch, while a steering axle resides below the front sub. The space behind the array cabinets houses a flip-up panel that conceals the mains and signal connector panels. Array cabinets

mains cable and a single mode OpticalCon four-core fibre cable. Optical interconnection was selected for electrical safety, to eliminate the possibility of earth loops from various mains sources, and to provide a second fibre path for video or communications. The PA People also supplies Sydney FC with a communications setup in the form of a Clear-Com HelixNet digital partyline system and a FreeSpeak II wireless solution. The carts are also available as part of The PA People’s rental inventory. ‘The PA People can now field a 120-cabinet ShowMatch system from our own inventory,’ added Mr Dodds. ‘The options of groundstacking, flying in an arena or using our new cart system means we are able to provide the highest quality sound reinforcement for any sporting venue or fixture.’

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Adam Hall announces LD Systems/Xilica partnership

WORLD: The Adam Hall Group has entered a technology partnership with Xilica. The agreement with the Canadian DSP developer will see Adam Hall’s LD Systems brand expand its installation portfolio to provide new AV solutions for fixed installations. The partnership opens the door for future expansion in this area, as well as the use of Xilica’s Designer Software’s Universal Control approach as a central control platform for installation projects. In essence, LD Systems products will become available in the Xilica Designer Software, facilitating full compatibility with products and systems from other manufacturers. Adam Hall’s R&D team is developing its own DSP solution

AUSTRALIA: The PA People has created new ‘speaker carts’, based on a solution it deployed for rugby matches in the 1990s, to roll onto the pitch during games at Sydney FC. The new carts combine Bose ShowMatch DeltaQ speakers and Linea Research amplification. ‘Shortly after we deployed our first Bose ShowMatch system for the Sydney Kings in Qudos

Adam Hall’s head of R&D, Benjamin Lampert, revealed when the benefits of the partnership would be seen: ‘[With this partnership] we are able to constantly develop our audio installation portfolio and significantly expand the sphere of users. ‘Beginning with the new IPA series, more and more LD Systems products will be available in the Xilica Designer Software in the future, which will provide planners and integrators with extensive integration and compatibility features and allow them to make full use of the potential of an installation.’ www.adamhall.com www.ld-systems.com www.xilica.com

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Bose acquires ZiipRoom

WORLD: Bose has acquired ZiipRoom, a developer of productivity and connectivity software for meeting rooms and conferences. As a result,

conferencing at Bose Professional from Bose headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts. ‘We are thrilled to bring ZiipRoom technology to Bose Professional,’ said Mr Bodley. ‘Bose is heavily investing in developing the next generation of communications tools, and we share their values. We look forward to combining forces to offer market-driven solutions and engaging, user-friendly experiences.’

ZiipRoom will become part of Bose Professional. ZiipRoom CEO and co-founder Martin Bodley, a former CEO at Revolabs, will now lead enterprise

Plans for InfoComm SEA revealed THAILAND: With South East Asia projected to move up the ranks as the fourth-largest economy in the world by 2050, resulting in a surge of demand for AV applications, the organisers of the first InfoComm South East Asia in Bangkok are expecting 120 exhibitors to attend the 15–17 May event.

how AV solutions are effectively deployed in real-life settings. Sites on the list include the Prince Mahidol Hall of the Mahidol University in Bangkok, a university equipped with advanced AV technology, a cinema which was one of the first to use an LED screen and a theme park.

Pro AV and integrated solutions will feature from the likes of Aoto Electronics, DigiBird, Epson, Intel, Kramer Electronics, Panasonic Systems Solutions, Philips Professional Display, Shure Asia and Tricolor. Focusing on ‘deeper learning’, the debut show will also host a series of free-to-attend seminars where experts can share their experiences. This year’s standout technology seminars include how AV professionals can design for user experience (UX), how to maximise sound quality in spaces based on an understanding of the way in which ambient environments affect the quality and propagation of sound, and essential maths for AV projects which includes elements on visual and projection, Ohm’s law, audio, scales and conversions. Visitors will also be able to sign up for AV Tech Tours to visit recently installed sites in Bangkok to study

Research from AVIXA shows that the size of the AV market in South East Asia is estimated to grow by 33% in the next five years – from $6.035 billion (US) in 2018 to $8.033 billion in 2023. ‘South East Asia is a unified economic entity that is growing by leaps and bounds and should no longer be ignored,’ said Richard Tan, executive director of InfoComm Asia. ‘InfoComm South East Asia is the region’s dedicated pro AV and integrated experience solutions platform, and what it gives to visitors is not just the opportunity to update their knowledge on the latest products and technologies, but also the chance to renew and reinforce relationships and enable their businesses to soar into the future.’

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Symetrix under new ownership WORLD: Mark and Rachelle Graham are the new owners of digital audio processing solutions manufacturer Symetrix. Mr Graham will also fill the role of CEO, putting to use his 30 years of experience in the pro audio industr y. ‘This is an exciting oppor tunity for us,’ said Mr Graham. ‘We have admired Symetrix, both the company and the people, for a long time. I’m really looking for ward to building on the successful foundation built over the past four decades and maintaining the rock-solid reputation of the company.’ The Grahams take over as owners from Julia Ogden, who has been involved with the company for 32 years. ‘I knew I could never sell this business unless it was to the right people,’ she said. ‘It had to be someone who cared about the business and all the exceptional people who work here, and our business par tners around the globe. I was looking for continuity and an alliance with

the same high standards and core values that sets Symetrix apar t from the crowd. I believe the Grahams are the per fect fit.’ Mr Graham most recently ser ved as CEO of Loud Technologies. Prior to that, he was the president of Harman’s

Crown Audio brand. He has also worked in the test and measurement division at Hewlett Packard and has owned his own audio contracting business. ‘Mark has a depth of industr y experience and engineering exper tise that is exactly the right background to accelerate the growth trajector y of the company, especially with his laser-focus on continuing to deliver innovative products,’ Ms Ogden added. Meanwhile, Ms Graham’s background is as a marketing manager for organisations such as Agilent Technologies, the University of Kansas and BioSer ve Space Technologies – a commercial space centre for NASA. Symetrix will continue to operate from the same location, and all staff will be retained. Ms Ogden will also continue to work for the company during a transitional period and will ser ve on the board of directors. www.symetrix.co

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ADAM Audio partners with Sonarworks WORLD: Renowned studio monitor manufacturer ADAM Audio has partnered with reference studio calibration software developer Sonarworks and will unveil a range of new monitoring solutions during the first half of 2019, it has been revealed. Both companies have stated that these new solutions will help users to achieve studio reference sound. ‘Fixing the monitoring environment has always been the

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biggest obstacle music creators face in achieving reference audio,’ explained Martins Popelis, co-founder and VP of products at Sonarworks. ‘By integrating our software expertise with ADAM Audio’s best-in-class monitoring systems, we are set to overcome this challenge – so there is nothing standing in the way of achieving truly reliable, reference sound.’ ‘Our international user base is very aware of limitations in their

monitoring environments, which in most cases are prohibitively expensive or time consuming to overcome,’ added ADAM Audio CEO, Christian Hellinger. ‘Through our partnership with Sonarworks, our customer base will be able to experience our amazing loudspeakers without having to worry about imper fections in their rooms.’ www.adam-audio.com www.sonarworks.com

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Claypaky hosts showcase during Lighting the Stars

VIETNAM: Lighting the Stars is a series of conferences that offers a discussion of lighting and its future, featuring renowned lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe. Vietnam ProAVL organised a recent iteration at the New Music Center in Ho Chi Minh

City along with Claypaky and MA Lighting. While Mr Woodroffe discussed his 30-year career and its highlights, including working with the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson, lighting the Vanity Fair Oscars party

and the London Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies in 2012, guests were able to explore Claypaky’s latest fixtures. Mirco Segatto from Claypaky presented a showcase of the Axcor range, as well as some units from the new Sharpy Plus portfolio. ‘The Lighting the Stars event in Vietnam offered a great opportunity to demo the products of the Axcor range and how, together, these multi-feature fixtures provide a complete toolkit to lighting designers,’ said Alfonso Zarate Takano, Claypaky sales manager for APAC. ‘Our showcase attracted a lot of interest from rental houses from across the South East Asia region.’

already been a tremendous par tner for the Q-Sys Ecosystem, and we look for ward to deepening our relationship over the coming months and years.’ ‘Audinate and QSC have both been instrumental to the growth of AV networking over the last decade,’ added Audinate’s SVP of marketing and products, Joshua Rush. ‘We look for ward to expanding our par tnership by bringing the benefits of Dante to even more of the QSC product por tfolio and customer base in exciting new ways.’ www.audinate.com

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WORLD: James Loudspeaker has relocated its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Minden, Nevada, citing double-digit growth driven by increased demand for the brand’s premium architectural loudspeakers and customised entertainment solutions as the reason for needing additional space. That extra room will be used to house expanded production capabilities and warehouse facilities, as well as additional engineers to accommodate the growing demand.

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QSC and Audinate announce partnership WORLD: QSC and Audinate have forged a par tnership to develop cross-platform technology that will deliver ‘truly unique integrations between QSC solutions and Audinate licensed products’. The first solutions to come from this alliance are expected to arrive later in 2019. ‘By par tnering directly with industr y-leading manufacturers like Audinate, we are able to pursue unique solutions that will not only advance the capabilities of the QSC por tfolio, but also push the entire industr y towards providing more native interconnectivity options,’ said Trent Wagner, audio product manager at QSC. ‘Audinate has

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Vijita UG The new site is approximately double the size of James Loudspeaker’s previous base of operations. It features new assembly lines, advanced tools and finishing stations for powder coating, painting, Spectra-chrome and hydro-dipping. With the move came new staff members, including new company president Jay Wessell and director of marketing Vijita UG. Mr Wessell has previously worked alongside James Loudspeaker CEO Mark Schafle on various ventures, including at Infinity. He has an extensive background in the audio industry and will put his experience to use at James to oversee finance, HR and other areas of the business, while Mr Schafle

GLP takes over Ehrgeiz WORLD: German Light Products (GLP) has announced its takeover of fellow German lighting solutions manufacturer, Ehrgeiz. Ehrgeiz will be integrated into GLP and will remain as a brand within the GLP umbrella. ‘Since both companies are located in the same place and are active in the same market, there have always been points of contact,’ revealed Steven Braun, managing director of Ehrgeiz. ‘Ehrgeiz has been successfully developing and marketing products in an increasingly competitive

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have been discussions as to how we can combine the strengths of

will focus on manufacturing and marketing. ‘We already have a track record of working very well together, with complementary skill sets,’ said Mr Wessell on working with Mr Schafle once again. ‘I am excited to join such a successful venture and bring the finest lifestyle loudspeakers to residential and commercial integrators worldwide.’ Meanwhile, Ms UG brings vast sales and marketing experience from more than 13 years with Stewart Filmscreen to her new role as director of marketing at James Loudspeaker. She takes responsibility for all marketing activities including branding, advertising, marketing communications and promotions in this newly created role, which forms part of the manufacturer’s wider strategy to add resources in repsonse to becoming a key supplier of entertainment products for the residential, commercial and luxury marine sectors. ‘We are excited to add Vijita’s industry experience, insights and leadership to our expanding team as we continue to grow our company,’ said Mr Schafle. www.jamesloudspeaker.com

‘I am proud to welcome Steven and his Ehrgeiz team,’ Udo Künzler, CEO of GLP, responded. ‘Ehrgeiz has developed a broad exper tise in recent years and knows how to develop innovative products, and this is par ticularly evident in their outdoor products. ‘The merger will expand GLP’s por tfolio in areas where we see great potential and will make us even stronger.’

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both companies. I am delighted to be joining the GLP family.’

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Sound.com commits to Adamson INDIA: Mumbai-based rental company Sound.com has invested in Adamson loudspeakers. The purchase, facilitated by Adamson’s local distributor and Sonotone sub-division AVCL, includes 48 Adamson S10 full-range cabinets, 16 E119 subwoofers and eight S119 subs, all powered by Lab.gruppen PLM20K44 amplifiers, and is part of Sound.com owner Warren D’Souza’s ongoing business strategy. ‘Most of the time companies make a change because they need to, but we were simply thinking: What next? How can we take our business to the next level?’ explained the Sound.com owner. ‘Adamson came up as the ideal choice for our organisation. My decision to go with Adamson was purely based on what the box can do sonically and, in India, a stellar turnkey sound system like this hasn’t been heard before and we

David Dohrmann, James Oliver, Karan Nagpal, Warren D’Souza and Ben Millson wanted to be the first company to take the S-Series on the road.’ The new cabinets will immediately be put to use on the company’s hectic production schedule. ‘We typically do around four productions a day – anywhere between 98 and 110 gigs a month – and it’s going to be out on every show, from

massive PAs on a big-ticket event to two pole-mounted loudspeakers at the smaller end of the scale.’ ‘We’ve only really just started breaking into the Indian market, so to have someone like Warren and Sound.com come on board is very significant,’ added Adamson APAC managing director, Ben Millson.

‘It’s going to be very beneficial for both companies; we get the rig into the market, but crucially we get the rig into the market with the right person who knows how to use it properly. Anyone can buy a PA, but it’s how they use it, how they deploy it, how they tune the system that makes a big difference.’

In addition to the S10 cabs, Sound.com has committed to investing in Adamson’s largeformat E-Series line array in the near future. ‘Knowing Sound.com and interacting with them, they’ve always promoted the company as a pioneer of the superior deployment of loudspeakers, rather than a rep for any one brand,’ commented Sonotone director, Karan Nagpal. ‘The conversations that we had beforehand were all about what Adamson is doing globally and what it can do in India in terms of advantages over other brands, what we can deliver as a company in terms of service, logistics and support, and having a nationwide presence. We want to quickly scale it up to something that could become a market leader in the coming years.’ www.adamsonsystems.com www.online-sound.com www.sonotone.in

K-array renovates industrial Rohde & Schwarz to fully absorb GMIT headquarters

WORLD: K-array has renovated its industrial headquarters in San Piero a Sieve – a small town amid the hills of Florence in Italy. The building restoration brings an Italian aesthetic, designed to enhance the sense of community.

The brick façade is representative of Florentine terracotta. Inside is a central glass staircase and an ‘unconstrained’ office layout that allows employees and visitors to make best use of the space depending on the activity being

undertaken. Rows of windows let in plenty of natural light passed the raw materials and finishes of pine and oak. The new building was introduced at a recent opening night, attended by vendors, customers, partners, staff, family and friends. An opening speech was delivered by the mayor of Scarperia e San Piero, Federico Ignesti, which was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony where an ‘Anakonda’ played the role of the ribbon in honour of K-array’s flexible array speaker technology. ‘I’d like to thank K-array for their contributions to the community and compliment them for this outstanding facility,’ said Mr Ignesti. www.k-array.com

Barco’s Neets partnership

WORLD: Barco has started a collaboration with Neets that will result in the former’s Overture A/V Control and monitoring solution supporting the latter’s keypad products. Barco Overture enables the simple setup and configuration of AV control systems with no programming. It also facilitates remote control and monitoring of all connected devices in meeting rooms, classrooms or lecture halls.

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interfaces and configurations to simplify the entire room setup.

WORLD: Rohde & Schwarz has fully integrated its subsidiary, GMIT GmbH. Rohde & Schwarz acquired software based, cloudenabled solutions manufacturer GMIT in 2010 and this latest move

to the Rohde & Schwarz product catalogue and marketed through the company’s sales and partner networks. The integration of GMIT will be retroactively backdated to 1 July

is part of the specialist’s strategy to reinforce its commitment to digital products and to offer digital products as a service. As a result, the R&S Prismon and R&S RelayCaster will be transferred

2018. SMIT employees will remain with Rohde & Schwarz until the integration is complete.

‘The combination of Neets and Barco Overture creates the best of both worlds,’ commented Barco’s director of product management, Jan van Houtte. ‘With Neets, you get the uniform, physical user-interface in different rooms, while Barco Overture provides the full-blown monitoring experience. This combination enables IT/AV managers to make the best possible decisions by providing facts, data and knowledge

about device usage and room behaviour.’ Michael Jarl Christensen, CEO of Neets, added: ‘For us, the main focus is to ensure the user-friendly control of AV devices in meeting and learning spaces – regardless of the technology installed. By cooperating with Barco, we can offer the expertise that is the foundation for a reliable solution.’

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Vitec acquires T-21 infiLED Sports kicks off WORLD: Video encoding and streaming solutions manufacturer Vitec has acquired T-21 Technologies, which produces OTT streaming media solutions for media operations, broadcasters and content owners. As a result, T-21 CEO and founder Kevin Ancelin has joined Vitec as vice president of worldwide broadcast sales. ‘The acquisition of T-21 brings Kevin’s 32-year industry experience and knowledge to Vitec as we expand our product and strategy focus on the broadcast market,’ said Mark D’Addio, senior vice president at Vitec. ‘His expertise in product and market development will expedite our new product roadmap and sales efforts for leading broadcasters worldwide.’ Mr Ancelin is looking forward to the next stage of his career and is excited about Vitec’s Gen2+ encoding core. ‘With Vitec’s Gen2+ innovation, the MGW Ace portable hardware encoder delivers no visible latency for the most sensitive video quality and lowlatency applications,’ he explained.

WORLD: LED display manufacturer infiLED EM has launched a new business division focused solely on LED display technology for the sports industry. infiLED Sports will produce customisable scoreboard solutions, perimeter advertising in line with UEFA specifications, tailored LED

billboards, mini scoreboards and LED trailers. ‘The new division will offer customers high-quality tailored LED solutions, suitable for any kind of stadium installation, and our growing team can offer exceptional knowledge and a real passion for sports management,’ explained Ben Da Costa, infiLED

EM’s co-founder and managing director. Mr Da Costa will lead the team, while Ed De Lucy will serve as general manager of infiLED Sports, bringing extensive experience in sports and LED projects from across Europe. www.infiledsports.tech

LDA’s One issued EN certification Kevin Ancelin ‘As we develop our next generation of products and marketing, with a focus on broadcast applications, Gen2+ will further transform the contribution market.’ www.t-21.biz

WORLD: Spanish manufacturer LDA Audio Tech’s One public address/voice alarm system has been granted EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 certification. The manufacturer states that this makes it ‘the most compact equipment on the market that has this double certification for both the control unit and its built-in battery charger’. The certification was issued by the Applus + laboratory and signifies that the One public address, background music and

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voice alarm system complies with the requirements outlined by the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 for fire detection and alarm equipment. A single certificate, 0370-CPR3206, ensures the One-500 unit complies with the European EN 5416 standard on voice alarm control and indicating equipment and that its integrated charger, One-BC1, adheres to the EN 54-4 standard for power supply equipment. www.lda-audiotech.com

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Clear-Com mourns Peter Giddings

Judy and Peter Giddings WORLD: Clear-Com has announced that company veteran Peter Giddings has passed away. Born in 1940, Mr Giddings became involved with the communications specialist when he met co-founder Bob Cohen in the early 1970s while at the time representing beyerdynamic, which provided headsets that worked with ClearCom’s intercom systems. He joined Clear-Com with his wife, Judy, and together they played a major role in the company’s

global development, drawing on experience they had gained in introducing European brands like beyerdynamic, as well as Revox and Studer, to the American market. Mr Giddings helped Clear-Com to build an international distributor network that covered corners of the world that were difficult to do business in during the 1980s and 1990s, including China, India and several Latin American countries. His personal interest in

motorsports helped to steer the development of communications solutions for professional race teams and established relationships for Clear-Com in the racing industry. Mr Giddings also developed a great undertanding of the communications requirements for large-scale events, which influenced Clear-Com’s rookie years in the sports sector and saw the start of the company’s ongoing involvement with high-profile global events, such as the Olympic Games. ‘The Clear-Com community mourns the passing of one of our founding visionaries who did so much to bring us to where we are today,’ said Bob Boster, ClearCom president. ‘Not only did he open up many new markets, but we also recognise how important Peter and Judy were in the development of certain products within the Partyline portfolio, some of which have carried forward in subsequent developments to serve critical customer needs even to this day. Peter was one of a kind, and we will miss him immensely.’ www.clearcom.com

Palmer debuts new look WORLD: Adam Hall Group’s Palmer brand of MI equipment and audio tools has a new brand identity, which debuted at The NAMM Show. Whereas the brand was previously split between two divisions – Palmer MI and Palmer Audio Tools – these will now be consolidated to reflect the fact that the line between its customers in the worlds of MI and pro audio is becoming evermore blurred in the digital age. The new, consolidated brand identity will incorporate consistent design language for all new

products under the Palmer banner. This language aims to communicate modernity, as well as the brand’s ‘personal, user-focused attitude’. An updated logo retains the palm trees synonymous with the brand along with the retro-style font of the 1960s and 1970s. However, the visual design has been flattened for a modern and clean appearance to signify that Palmer remains ‘a traditional brand’, yet is geared towards the digital world. www.adamhall.com www.revolution.palmer-germany.com

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Brompton commits to Chinese customers CHINA: Brompton Technology has opened a new Chinese office in Shenzhen. The British LED video processor manufacturer made the decision to open the new office due to customer demand and chose Shenzhen as the location as it is already home to several LED panel manufacturers. ‘At the first few meetings I had with potential customers in

China, there were two immediate comments made,’ recalled Elijah Ebo, general manager of Brompton’s Chinese operations. ‘I was told, “It’s nice to meet you, but we don’t speak English, so you’ll struggle to deal with us,” and “London is a long way away and the time difference is considerable”.’ In response Brompton, which is a relatively young company

established in 2011, hired a pair of Chinese-speaking field application engineers. Meanwhile, Mr Ebo began travelling to China more frequently and learning Mandarin. ‘We acquired the office space in August last year and we’ve already

seen a considerable benefit,’ said Mr Ebo. ‘And in addition to being on-hand in Shenzhen, we have recently added Chinese language support to all our processors, which can be accessed via the Language section

of the Preferences menu, and are in the process of updating all our technical and marketing literature into Chinese as well as working on a new Chinese website. ‘Our panel manufacturer partners and customers appreciate the fact that we are now readily available for them to communicate with and offer support when needed and that we have both Mandarin and Cantonese speakers in our team. We are looking forward to welcoming many of our key customers to Shenzhen for our official opening.’ www.bromptontech.com

Dual winners at Avnu Alliance greets NAMM TEC Awards new members

Harman’s Damien Curry, Peter Chaikin and Chris Hansen celebrated a dual win for JBL WORLD: Among the winners in 23 technical and eight creative categories at this year’s NAMM TEC Awards, Harman brand JBL’s VTX A12W line array scooped the Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers prize, while its 3 Series MkII took the Studio Monitors trophy. Universal Audio also enjoyed a dual win as its OX Amp Top Box bested the competition in the Musical Instrument Amplification and Effects category, and the Arrow audio interface won the Computer Audio Hardware award.

The annual TEC Awards took place for the 34th time during The 2019 NAMM Show. Other winners in the technical achievement categories included Allen & Heath, API, Audio-Technica, Avid, Pioneer DJ, PreSonus, Rupert Neve Designs, Sennheiser, SSL and Yamaha. On the creative end of the spectrum, Peter Frampton was the recipient of the Les Paul Innovation Award and Skywalker Sound’s Leslie Ann Jones was inducted into the NAMM TEC Hall of Fame. www.tecawards.org

WORLD: Adamson Systems Engineering, having unveiled the first mobile loudspeaker with Milan-ready (AVB) network endpoints at NAMM, has been confirmed as a new member of the Avnu Alliance. In addition, audio power conversion solutions manufacturer ICEpower and Sienda Multimedia, a developer of hardware products for pro audio, live sound and broadcast, have also joined the alliance. ‘With the new members that have joined us in 2018 and now, the Milan initiative has

Alliance’s pro AV workgroup chair, Meyer Sound’s Tim Boot. ‘With more members, more expertise and more market leaders contributing to the effort, we’re gearing up to create a new streamlined testing and certification programme that will enable companies to move to a solution that guarantees interoperability on a technically superior, future-proof network.’

Tim Boot proliferated the professional audio market,’ said the Avnu

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Chroma-Q refreshes website

WORLD: LED lighting solutions manufacturer, Chroma-Q, has launched a new website as par t of its 15-year celebrations. The new site has been designed to offer a better overall user experience with a cleaner design,

improved menus with quicker navigation, and is fully responsive to adapt its layout for browsing on computers, mobile phones and tablets. ‘As with our goal to achieve brilliant solutions for our

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customers, we developed the new website to offer a great user experience befitting of the brand,’ commented Paul Pelletier, global brand manager at Chroma-Q. www.chroma-q.com

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Gearhouse and Clear-Com team up with Triple Eight AUSTRALIA: Gearhouse Broadcast has entered into a four-year partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering Australia to provide and service Clear-Com FreeSpeak II digital wireless intercom systems facilitating communications between car controllers and support staff. The partnership means that both Gearhouse and Clear-Com are the official communications partners to Triple Eight Race Engineering, which competes as the Red Bull Holden Racing Team for the Supercars Championship. The partnership will see Gearhouse supply, service and install Clear-Com solutions for Triple Eight, including an Eclipse HX-based system with nine

regardless of the track, its conditions or anything else that would impede communications,’ explained Mitchell Lockyer-Lane, business development manager at Gearhouse Australia. ‘The communications systems that we’ve put together for Triple Eight, based on FreeSpeak II and the Eclipse HX Delta assures the

12-key panels and 15 FreeSpeak II beltpacks that roam between four FreeSpeak II transceivers. Gearhouse will also supply other communications equipment, such as custom high-noise headsets

modified for use with FreeSpeak II, equipment racks and solid-state recorders. ‘The Australian Supercars Championship requires that teams have superb communications

Lawrence Chick captures the sounds of McDonald’s

MALAYSIA: Lawrence Chick, whose eclectic recording credits include work on UFA Cinema’s feature film Jungle Child, Michael Mann’s feature film Blackhat, Tribeca Film Festival nominated documentary Misconception and reality TV show Survivor South Africa, was recently employed to capture the sounds of McDonald’s customers eating fried chicken for one of the fast food giant’s latest ad campaigns in Malaysia. He used Lectrosonics’ Digital Hybrid Wireless systems, including the SMQV Digital Hybrid Wireless UHF

beltpack transmitter, HMa Digital Hybrid Wireless UHF plug-on transmitter and ALP650 sharkfin antennas. The 30-second commercial featured no dialogue or music. ‘Hearing the sound of people eating fried chicken was the “hook”,’ explained Mr Chick. ‘It was an exciting challenge because they wanted me to capture the actual sound of people eating fried chicken and not a studio sound effect.’ While the advert was broadcast on television, Mr Chick was

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informed that it would primarily be shown in cinemas. ‘The sound of someone eating is not as loud as talking. If the signal recorded low with a lot of noise in the background, post would need to turn it up, equally increasing the background noise. It would have been very noticeable in the movie theatres. Also, if post sonically cut out a lot of the background noise in the mix, the recordings could have ended up too thin and lost their punch.’ Mr Chick was therefore glad to have been brought in at the early stages of the project, where he could contribute technical advice. The shoot lasted for three days with several set changes. Mr Chick worked alongside a boom operator and a sound assistant. ‘I used the SMQV on the talent and had my boom operator use an HMa wireless plug-on transmitter on his mic, which enabled us to move quickly around multiple sets. With the Lectrosonics ALP650 sharkfin antennas, I was able to stay outside some of the smaller rooms they used to film. The SMQV feature I love the most, which sets it apart from its competitors, is the ability to control the transmitter without physically touching it. Through the app, I’m able to make audio level and frequency adjustments and even lock or put it in sleep mode. It saves me time when the transmitter is hidden deep beneath layers of wardrobe, which even impresses the talent.’ www.lectrosonics.com

teams that their intercom system is something they won’t have to worry about.’ ‘It was clear to us that using FreeSpeak II is the best possible solution for the Supercars Championship,’ said Triple Eight team manager, Mark Dutton. ‘The tunability of the system to suit and support our needs is truly next level; no other system in the past has come close to the functions, features and clarity of the system. FreeSpeak II is a high-performance system that has allowed us to communicate in high-pressure situations in a way we only dreamed of in the past.’ www.clearcom.com www.gearhousebroadcast.com

Rush alters What You See INDIA: Martin Professional’s Rush UV lighting fixtures were deployed to provide the lighting effects for WYSIATI (What You See Is All There Is), an art installation created by Harmeet Singh Issar and Sanjeev Nangia for iGuzzini’s Light First exhibition. The lighting fixtures were implemented by Design Matrix.

us to alter the directionality and intensity of light to get the perfect visuals.’ The installation is formed from fluorescent pigment, wire mesh and high-gloss mirror sheets, which are strung across tree branches. The Rush PAR 4 UV fixtures illuminate the wire sculpture, its ultra-bright UV LED light transforming the texture of

WYSIATI is designed to take on a different form depending on the viewer’s perspective. To achieve this effect and create a different experience for each viewing angle, Design Matrix selected the Rush PAR 4 UV and Rush Batten 1 HEX fixtures for their UV light capabilities after consulting with the creative duo. ‘Our goal with this design was for no two people to have the same viewing experience,’ confirmed Mr Singh Issar. ‘Martin lighting fixtures were the obvious choice for this project, as they’re the only professional blacklight fixtures on the market with optics, allowing

each surface as viewers move around the exhibit, while the Rush Batten 1 HEX models create electronic dimming, strobe and pulse effects for a range of visual effects. ‘In India, this is one of the brilliant instances where art has been presented with such creativity and innovation,’ said Prashant Govindan, senior director, India and SAARC at Harman Profesional. ‘It [would] be a fantastic install unit for venues that have long walkways.’ www.harman.in www.martin.com

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Artemis Light shows Bay FM V-Series covers the Rainforest World the digital way

JAPAN: A Calrec Artemis Light audio console has been installed by the manufacturer’s Japanese distributor, Hibino Intersound, in Studio One at Bay FM, replacing an old analogue desk. The radio station broadcasts music and news throughout the Chiba Prefecture. The decision to upgrade to the digital Calrec console was made to allow Bay FM to carry out more elaborate broadcasts, such as live performances and on-air recording.

‘Another consideration we made when deciding on a digital console was the amount of I/O and busses because we regularly host musical per formances as well as talk shows,’ explained Koji Anzai, the technical manager of Bay FM’s engneering team. ‘The per formance and sound quality of the preamps was impor tant to us, and the Ar temis comes out on top in both of these areas when compared to other desks

we tested. Multi-track playback/ recording with Dante is also ver y easy with the modular Dante card, which has increased our workflow flexibility.’ Anzai-san also noted that the Ar temis Light provides a level of stability and reliability that is crucial to broadcast, and that the console can be arranged ver tically like an analogue mixer, or by using the soft panels across the desk, which made the transition to digital a lot smoother for Bay FM staff. ‘This project with Bay FM illustrates the many different uses and applications for our Ar temis console,’ said Calrec’s Anthony Harrison. ‘Bay FM had ver y specific requirements that needed to be fulfilled. We’re ver y happy that the Ar temis console surpassed their expectations and has allowed them to produce their shows to the standard they desire.’ www.calrec.com

MALAYSIA: The two main stages at last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching were reinforced by almost identical d&b audiotechnik V-Series rigs, it has

Stage before the turnaround. Each band performance is estimated at 45 minutes, so that’s the time we have to line things up and keep the music flowing.’

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been revealed. The sound setup, as well as the Jungle and Tree stages themselves, were deployed by Projection House. ‘Let’s say one band is performing on the Jungle Stage,’ explained Projection House’s Kevin Phua. ‘This is when we’ll get everything ready for the next band on the Tree

Both stages employed 12 V8 loudspeakers and four V12s. The one difference came in the use of subwoofers, as one stage had 12 V-Subs while the other used eight flyable cardioid J-Subs from d&b’s J-Series. www.dbaudio.com

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Rugby School calls on Mahajak

THAILAND: Rugby School Thailand is a British international school in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung District and sister school to a facility of the same name in the UK. The private school was established in 2017 and, after its first year, school management turned to Mahajak Development to install a new audio, visual and stage lighting system in its theatre. ‘The customer required clear sound for speech and music to cover the entire space,’ explained Mahajak’s project sales

engineer. ‘The theatre is used for a variety of events, such as conferences, lectures and stage performances.’ To meet the audio requirements, Mahajak deployed two JBL EON610 self-powered speakers

with pairs of SRX818S subwoofers and SRX815 bassreflex cabinets powered by two Crown XTi 6002 amplifiers. Processing is handled by a BSS BLU-100 networked audio system and a Soundcraft Signature 22 manages the mix. On the visual side, the Mahajak team set up a Grandview Skyshow 250-inch motorised screen with a Panasonic PT-RW930BA Solid Shine laser projector. Mahajak also added control elements to the theatre’s lighting rig with a Martin Professional M-Touch surface and a DMX 5.3 Splitter, which maintains data over long DMX signal runs, boosting the weak DMX signals to their original output level before they become too low to be read. ‘Our main challenge was to install the equipment on time because it was an urgent project,’ added the Mahajak engineer. ‘However, the work was completed on time because of our team’s dedication and commitment.’ www.mahajak.com

Absen LED screens G League finale CHINA: The Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai hosted the finals of the latest G League season. To ensure the 18,000 fans that filled the venue could see all of the esports action taking place, four 16m x 9m Absen LED screens were suspended 20m above the centre of the arena, offering a view of the competition to the audience on each side. ‘The competition was broadcast live on the screen, as well as on the internet, and the high level of contrast ratio and refresh rate ensured an excellent visual performance, even on camera,’ said

Allen Ye, Absen’s project manager at the venue. ‘The four-sided, high-definition LED display system was able to provide clearer and closer views of the battles and game operations for each and every audience member, wherever they sat.’ The screens were formed from Absen’s 3.9mm pixel pitch LED solution. In addition to displaying the gameplay, they were also used as scoreboards and for showing team information. www.absen.com

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Christie CP2320-RGB deployed for canine cinema screening TAIWAN: Christie’s CP2320RGB pure laser projector was employed for a special charity screening of Hollywood film A Dog’s Way Home at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The screening was attended by more than 100 dog owners and their canine companions, and was organised by film distributor A Really Happy Film and the Taiwan Dr Dog Program. Christie’s Taiwanese par tner, Dacoms Technology, installed

the projector and ser ved as the event’s technical par tner.

The venue’s exhibition hall was transformed into a ‘cosy’ cinema theatre with help from the Dacoms team. This included the deployment of a 10m screen, as well as floor mats and fluffy cushions for the audience. ‘We’re very pleased to be part of this charity premiere, during which we deployed Christie’s nextgeneration, direct-coupled RGB pure laser projector to deliver the most vibrant and realistic visuals to the audience – and their pet dogs,’ said

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TAIWAN: The third floor of Taipei’s second-tallest skyscraper, Nan Shan Plaza, features an open exhibition space with an audio setup designed and installed by Imagepro System Technology and driven by Powersoft amplifiers. The venue not only has 8.5m-high ceilings and spans 56m2 with no beams or support columns, but

was also chosen by the Taipei City Government to host an event in conjunction with the city’s New Year fireworks countdown, adding extra pressure for a successful installation. Imagepro’s Yung-Chin Hsu, the plaza’s project leader WenShan Tseng and Victor Shih of Powersoft’s Taiwanese distributor,

Seapower Technology, all worked together on this project. Only three Powersoft amplifiers were ultimately required, and these are controlled by the Italian manufacturer’s Armonía Pro Audio Suite software. Eight Peavey VR-112 line arrays and a pair of VR-218F subs, all flown in a left-right configuration, serve as the main PA in the exhibtion hall. These are powered by a single Dante-enabled Powersoft X8. ‘We considered only the Powersoft X8 for this position,’ said Mr Hsu. ‘Providing eight channels of up to 41,600W output power under the impedance of 2Ω – this is amazing efficiency.’ Adding more punch when an event calls for it, 16 Community DP8 pendant speakers have been flown from the ceiling. A Powersoft Quattrocanali 2404 DSP+D fourchannel matrix amplifier provides the power for these. The third and final Powersoft amplifier installed, an M-Series M50Q DSP+ETH system, manages the stage monitoring setup.

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external cooling, Christie RealLaser projectors can be deployed beyond conventional cinema environments, and yet offer audiences with projected visuals that are as stunning as what’s offered in movie theatres.’ www.christiedigital.com

Nanjing Radio invests in NTP Technology

CHINA: Nanjing Radio has installed NTP Technology’s Penta 720 audio embedders/de-embedders and 721 routing/networking interfaces at its main studios. One of China’s largest regional broadcasters, Nanjing Radio operates terrestrial FM and AM stations across the Jiangsu region, as well as to a wider audience online. ‘Nanjing Radio identified the Penta 720 and 721 as the ideal way to interconnect four of its studios via audio-over-IP and MADI,’ explained Mikael Vest, sales director at NTP Technology. ‘Each Penta 720 includes a 1024 x 1024 multiplexer and is able to route all inputs and outputs via up to three MADI I/O connections or IP audio. Configurable from a range of optional modules, it supports eight AES3 I/O channels, MADI, two IP audio Ethernet I/Os and an Avid Pro Tools interface.

Additional features include SDI embedding/de-embedding as well as analogue-to-digital and digitalto-analogue conversion.’ Mr Vest went on to add that IP audio networking is more flexible and less costly than traditional AES/EBU, AES50 or MADI pointto-point distribution. ‘The Penta 721 routing interfaces allow digital audio distribution via IPbased Gigabit Ethernet,’ he said. ‘A full-bandwidth uncompressed audio routing network can be established quickly and easily, connecting multiple remote sites such as regional broadcast stations through a local or wide area network. The IP audio protocol used in the Penta 721 is powered by Audinate Dante technology and is compatible with Dante-compliant, third-party products.’ www.ntp.dk

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Leo Sayer’s d:facto choice AUSTRALIA: British-born singersongwriter Leo Sayer, now an Australian citizen, has recently adopted DPA Microphones’ d:facto vocal microphone as his mic of choice. Once he discovered the d:facto, supplied by Cliff Brothers during a recent European tour, he made an immediate recommendation to his long-term sound engineer and production manager Damien Young upon his return down under. Mr Young sourced wireless d:facto mics for Sayer’s upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour dates from DPA’s local distributor, Amber

Dacoms president, Emily Hong. ‘I’m also proud to note that this is the first-ever movie screening in Taiwan specially organised for dog lovers and their pets. The advent of RGB laser projection technology has created new prospects for film exhibition. With its compact “all-inone” footprint, without the need for

Technology. The team at Amber Technology provided a demo of various versions of the microphone before Leo Sayer decided to purchase two 4018V capsules, citing the extra presence the capsule gives him as his reason for his decision. ‘I usually struggle with the “extra” top-end Leo loves but this mic doesn’t give me any issues and I use significantly less processing to get a great vocal,’ said Mr Young. ‘On the last show, I only used an HPF and compression; no severe EQ or de-essing was needed. It also takes effects well. The reverbs and

other processing just works better with less noticeable artefacts.’ Mr Young elaborated further on the extended useable top end that Leo Sayer gains with the d:facto: ‘By the time Leo gets the level he wants it’s either feedback city or lose the clarity. With the d:facto 4018V he can have both. Leo has a great voice and with the d:facto I can hear his performance, tone and clarity. The low notes are clear, the mids are not hard and the top end is clear without me wanting to “fix” anything.’ www.dpamicrophones.com

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Bolero and Artist at National Theater of Japan JAPAN: The National Theater of Japan in Tokyo has adopted Riedel’s Bolero wireless and Artist wired intercom systems. These are used for communications across the prestigious venue’s two performance halls: a 1,610-seat theatre and a smaller 590-seat one. ‘The wireless intercoms we’ve used over the past 10 years were unstable and susceptible to radio interference and noise, so we started looking for a more reliable intercom system with greater RF robustness,’ explained Makoto Ishii, deputy manager of the technical department at the National Theater of Japan. ‘After evaluating various intercom products for ease of installation, sound quality and stable performance, we chose to invest in

Riedel’s Artist and Bolero intercom systems.’ A pair of Artist systems have been integrated with Bolero wireless intercoms to enable communications between both halls and the master control room (MCR). The National Theater has been able to reduce the number of antennas required throughout the venue thanks to the installation

NanoLumens makes dizzying Malaysian debut

MALAYSIA: The first NanoLumens LED display has been installed in Malaysia: a 4.7mm double-sided 19-foot x 33.5-foot Performance Series screen in the centre of Suria KLCC Shopping Mall. Installed by EWBS, it is claimed to be the world’s largest doublesided LED display and is able to rotate 359°. ‘The people from Suria KLCC saw our work at Changi Airport; they were really impressed and things began to quickly move forward,’ recalled Dave Merlino, VP of sales at NanoLumens. ‘But along with quality, the other major key here was safety, as this display would be located in the mall’s Centre Court area, with over 100,000 people passing under it daily. Trust was of paramount importance for this

install and knowing that we stand behind our products with a sixyear pixel-to-pixel warranty clearly illustrated that trust.’ Quality was also a concern for Suria KLCC, as the screen is used for displaying content from major brands and colour is key to branding. In addition, the screen can be lowered to the ground for use in product demonstrations and events. ‘The Centre Court area of the Suria KLCC mall is booked for brand demonstrations and events almost 365 days a year,’ Mr Merlino said. ‘So EWBS was given only a 10-day window to complete this installation.’ This included the double-sided display, the rotation system and hoist. www.nanolumens.com

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of Bolero, which also reportedly saved on installation time and costs compared to other systems. Those cost savings have allowed for the investment of an additional

three beltpack units, for a total of 13. ‘Since we began using the Bolero system, we have eliminated the noise and inter ference and used

AUSTRALIA: The Burdekin Theatre has upgraded its sound system. Following a series of reviews and demonstrations, a Clair Brothers kiT12 solution was installed to provide sound reinforcement throughout the 473-seat auditorium, which features a proscenium arch, fly tower and orchestra pit, and plays host to everything from musicals, plays and rock concerts to conferences and seminars. ‘As time went on, I knew our old system was reaching the end of its life expectancy,’ said theatre technician, David Luscombe. ‘It just wasn’t keeping up with our ever-rising standards. I saw it as an opportunity to upgrade, so I took a listen to several top brands before I experienced an in-person demo with Wayne Grosser, the Clair Brothers’ audio and design consultant here in Australia. After hearing the system Wayne proposed, I was sold.’

Mr Luscombe sought a system that would deliver the best audio experience, whether the theatre was being used for heavy metal or opera. Mr Grosser therefore designed an L-C-R system to offer enough flexibility and headroom to the venue and its staff. Dante has been employed to drive the system from the theatre’s existing Allen & Heath iLive console. ‘My design approach was to use the same speaker elements in all three main hangs horizontally arrayed, which fitted within the theatre’s proscenium,’ explained Mr Grosser. ‘The top kiT12s on each hang were 60° x 40° and the bottom kiT12s were 90° x 40°. Each kiT12 is in biamp mode and has its own twoamp channels and Lake processing with a total of 12 1,000W at 8Ω amplifier channels for the six kiT12s (three CB-D 40:4L amps).

the wireless system’s flexibility to make continuous improvements to our intercom setup,’ said the theatre’s sound engineer, Tatsuya Fujisawa. ‘We’ve been pleased with the new options the Bolero gives us, such as using our beltpack speakers as a two-way radio when that’s a preferable alternative to using headsets.’ Ten of the Bolero beltpacks are divided between the staff in each hall (five each), while the additional three are used by management in the MCR. Each beltpack hosts six channels, and staff working in either hall are able to use point-to-point lines to speak with the MCR directly, instead of using the telephone as they had previously. www.riedel.net

Clair delivers consistency at Burdekin Theatre ‘This allows David and his team of engineers to trim or shade the bottom kiT12s if necessary, for the orchestra pit or certain productions that perform on the extended downstage area. Two kiT-Subs placed on either side of the stage provide even sub coverage throughout the seating area powered by a CB-D 80:4L (four 2,000W at 8Ω). Four 5CX front-fills work perfectly to provide vocal image to the front VIP seating rows.’ Mr Luscombe elucidated: ‘Having the exact same components in the L-C-R hangs has made a significant improvement to the tonality and intelligibility in the room. And having front-fill with the same voicing as the main hangs was a genius decision. Then, when you add in the four Clair Brothers CB-D 40:4L amps, you get headroom for days.’ www.clairbrothers.com

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ATG lights up Dark Mofo TASMANIA: The Dark Mofo winter festival, staged by Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Ar t (MONA), celebrates the dark over a for tnight via large-scale public ar t, food, film, music, light and sound. A large propor tion of the staging, lighting and audio across various venues is handled by Alive Technologies Group (ATG). ‘We do a lot with MONA so, as a result of that connection, they brought us on, as the largest local supplier,’ explained ATG’s lighting project manager, Nathaniel Collins. At the most recent edition of Dark Mofo, ATG was given responsibility for 15 of the 18 stages set up throughout the city and Mr Collins specified rigs formed from Robe lighting fixtures.

highlighted a 17m-high inverted cross for Night Mass, the venue for the nightly after-parties. ‘The organisers wanted search lights on the cross from up high, so we built a platform and got some MegaPointes and installed them in domes and used them

For the per formances at the festival’s main venue, Macquarie Whar f Shed No2 (MAC2), ATG deployed Robe BMFL Spots, Robin 600 LEDWashes and Pointes, as well as plenty of strobes and blinders.

‘The fixtures needed to be high output as one of the acts used a large amount of atmospherics and they needed to be able to punch through,’ Mr Collins noted. MegaPointes were used at some of the other venues. They

as searchlights,’ said Mr Collins. ‘We bought 10 MegaPointes from [Robe distributor] Jands and used six for the cross and two more in an alleyway for another design. We chose the MegaPointes because we needed a high output beam fixture to achieve an intense search light effect. The fixtures also needed to be small, lightweight and have low power consumption and the MegaPointes tick all these boxes.’ The main challenge ATG had to overcome with Night Mass was covering two city blocks with just one lighting network. ‘It was complex to set up all the nodes everywhere, interlinking the whole thing through one console,’ Mr Collins recalled. ‘There were around 200 lights involved, and we used an ArtNet link. I’ve certainly never done any network on that sort of scale before.’ www.alivetechnologies.com.au www.jands.com.au www.robe.cz

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CHINA: Zhang Jie’s (Jason Zhang) Future Live tour recently included a sold-out show at the Beijing National Stadium – The Bird’s Nest. The 80,000 in attendance were able to hear Zhang Jie thanks to the large L-Acoustics K Series PA system employed.

K2 enclosures were used for outfills, with five stacks of four K2 elements on chariots, plus two flown arrays of six K1 and three K2 speakers, and six flown arrays of eight K2 elements served as additional distributed systems. ‘We achieved the full fidelity the loudspeakers are capable of,

The K Series deployment comprised more than 200 cabinets. The main PA was formed from stereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, left and right stacks of eight SB28 subs and eight stacks of three Kara cabinets as distributed front-fills. Two hangs of eight K1 and three

which allowed us to maximise the listening experience for the audience,’ said monitor engineer, Zhang Jing. ‘The coverage was excellent, which is never easy for such a large-scale production, with audiences in the tens of thousands.’

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Australian Dance Theatre employs Focusrite AUSTRALIA: The Australian Dance Theatre (ADT), a contemporary dance company based in Adelaide, has added Focusrite RedNet X2P 2x2 Dante audio inter faces and RedNet AM2 stereo audio monitoring units to its touring inventory. The systems have reportedly streamlined ADT’s sound production workflow, reduced transportation costs and resulted in consistency for each show. ‘The RedNet X2P and AM2 suit our needs per fectly and have revolutionised the way we tour, allowing Dante to replace tedious XLR cables and audio snakes with a single Ethernet cable,’ explained Paul Cowley, ADT’s technical director and tour manager. ‘We use the X2Ps to input the four DPA d:vote 4099 Hi instrument capsules, with associated bridge or body mounts, from the stage to the Dante network. The live quartet mics are sent directly across the network to a MacBook Pro via Dante Virtual Soundcard. This MacBook is controlled by a master LTC timecode sent from another machine running Reaper.’ Steinberg’s Cubase digital audio workstation is used to manipulate the clean strings live with plug-in and effect automation. ‘It’s important the quartet only hear their clean mix as the heavily processed mix would be distracting,’ said Mr Cowley. ‘So

they receive their in-ear monitor feeds through the X2P with the option for them to mix “more me” or “less me” from the localversus-network pot. The “less me” or “network source” is an even mix of the clean strings with click track. The singers receive a simple IEM mix including click track and piano tune prompts via the AM2s.’ The musicians and singers all use Shure SE425 earphones for IEMs. A 32-channel PreSonus StudioLive rack mixer located onstage with a Dante sound card processes the mixes. ‘The PreSonus rack is controlled by a touchscreen Lenovo computer, so

composer Brendan Woithe titled The Beginning of Nature, which will soon be heading further afield, into Europe. ‘While being a very talented composer, Brendan, who is a longtime fan and user of Focusrite products, is also a technical

magician,’ Mr Cowley noted, revealing that Mr Woithe spent several months programming the show in Cubase. ‘The automation tracks are intensely complex, even down to auto mutes on the string inputs – almost after each note – to kill the chance of any feedback,

as many of the effects applied are ver y long reverbs, echoes or loops. Initially only a Mac Pro could handle the load, until the recent release of the MacBook Pros provided a spec that could handle the workload on a laptop, a far more tour-friendly footprint.’ The Reaper file provides the per formers with additional show monitor information, and an accompanying video file is sent to the vision foldback monitors on each side of the stage for the dancers and displays for the singers and musicians. ‘This video file acts as a virtual conductor showing master timecode, bar numbers and visual countdown prompts for singer and musician entries,’ Mr Cowley concluded. www.focusrite.com

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Verity fills 191 Space

CHINA: 191 Space, a live music venue in Guangzhou’s central business district, has updated its sound system with the installation of Verity Audio IWAC210 line array speakers, SUB118T subwoofers, and FS12s as stage monitors. The venue opened in 2007 and its original system was in need of replacement following more than a decade of blasting out heavy metal, with the likes of Zhao Lei, Xie Tianxiao and Zuo Xiaozuzhou having performed there over the years. ‘We have all types of music here, mainly rock and roll,’ said Liu Weijia, founder and owner of 191 Space. ‘Thousands of shows have been per formed here and our schedule is full for months to come.’ When looking for a new sound system, Mr Liu received a recommendation for Verity Audio from the drummer of a Russian

band that performed at 191 Space and was put in touch with Bill Lee from SAE Audio, Verity Audio’s Chinese distributor. This led to a meeting at Prolight + Sound Guangzhou. ‘After meeting up at Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, Mr Liu came to our showroom to listen and test different models,’ recalled Mr Lee. ‘I recommended the single 10-inch IWAC210 line array

to him as it’s compact yet can deliver high SPLs.’ Left and right hangs of three IWAC210 speakers were flown above the stage. These were joined by four SUB118Ts beneath the stage, which have been delayed to form a fan-shaped beam, ensuring the lowfrequency sound is evenly spread throughout the audience. ‘Each IWAC210 has a 10° vertical coverage angle; three speakers together can offer 30° coverage, which can easily cover the whole area,’ explained Mr Lee. ‘What we built is a three-way system; however, we can also expand it to a four-way system by adding mid-sub speakers.’ ‘This system is very costefficient and fits us very well,’ said Mr Liu. ‘Compared to the original system, it is more clear and detailed.’ www.verityaudio.fr

Sungai Melaka International Festival reaches a Crescendo

MALAYSIA: Stagetec Asia handled the audio responsibilities at the recent Sungai Melaka International Festival, working alongside the likes of Tourism Malaysia and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), and deploying a range of Stage Tec equipment, including a Crescendo platinum digital mixing console and Nexus Star audio router. Starting in 2007 as the Melaka River Fiesta, the Sungai Melaka International Festival, as it was renamed in 2014, is an annual event organised by the Melaka River & Coastal Development Corporation. ‘Our expertise was required for this event,’ said Paul Lim, senior

project engineer at Stagetec Asia. ‘The Crescendo platinum and Nexus Star, as well as the on-the-ground technical support we provided to our client, has resulted in a successful project.’ www.stagetec.com www.stagetecasia.com

GatesAir wins contracts with Sambhav Media and ENIL Experts arrive in KL

INDIA: GatesAir has won a pair of turnkey FM radio contracts in India, with Sambhav Media and ENIL. These will see the deployment of Flexiva FAX air-cooled transmitters, auxiliary RF equipment and rigid transmission line at 30 stations, as well as turnkey installation, commissioning and technical support services through GatesAir’s country partner, Horizon Broadcast Electronics. The GatesAir solutions reportedly outperformed competitor systems for transmitter size and energy efficiency to win the contracts. At Sambhav Media, 13 FM radio stations recently acquired from the FM Phase-III auction will receive a 1kW backup transmitter, with all sites operating in a fully

redundant 1+1 configuration. The project marks Sambhav Media’s entry into the radio broadcast space. ‘After many discussions with different manufacturers in the

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premium market, we selected GatesAir transmitters because of their high efficiency, smaller footprint and, most important, the redundancy within their transmission systems,’ explained Jagdish Pavra, director of engineering at Sambhav Media. ‘We are now on the air at seven sites with GatesAir transmitters, and are very happy with their performance as well as the services GatesAir provides.’ Meanwhile, ENIL acquired 14 stations in the FM Phase-II auction, each of which will be equipped with a 5kW transmitter. Another order was then placed for two 10kW transmitters and one 6kW model for installation at three of ENIL’s other stations. www.gatesair.com

MALAYSIA: JAA Systems has installed the first LaON LT750 Expert systems in Malaysia. A pair of LT750 systems were installed at the Kuala Lumpur studios of Astro Awani with 14 beltpacks and six remote base stations. The LaON LT750 systems serve as an expansion of Astro Awani’s existing wireless communication system. Also installed were a range of accessories, including headsets, battery packs and antenna cables. ‘While planning for expansion of our wireless intercom system, JAA Systems introduced the new LaON brand, which is widely accepted in many countries,’ said Kumanan Punusamay, BOE supervisor at Astro Awani. ‘We did a test and found that the LaON system surpassed our requirements.’ ‘The LT750 systems were integrated to the existing intercom

system with customised flightcases for all the parts,’ confirmed Kaartigayan Gunasegran, sales engineer at JAA Systems. ‘The LaON systems were used for IFB and two-way wireless communications, primarily for the OB production crew.’ JAA Systems director David Chan added that it was difficult to find a solution that met all of Astro Awani’s requirements. ‘The LaON wireless intercom system suited them perfectly.’ Innostars Global serves as the South East Asia distributor for LaON. ‘The first LaON LT750 Expert systems installed in Malaysia formed a great setup,’ said Joe Tan, the distributor’s sales director. ‘We thank Astro Awani for the trust and appreciate JAA Systems for the support.’ www.jaasys.com www.laon-tech.com

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INDIA: Sennheiser Electronics India has sold two Neumann U67 microphones to Yash Raj Studios, representing the first sale of the classic model to an Indian studio.

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THAILAND: Fuzion Far East has equipped Bangkok-based rooftop bar Above 11 with Nexo ID Series speakers for BGM during the week and reinforcement of live bands on the weekends. Above 11’s owners approached Fuzion due to the reputation of the systems integrator’s project manager,

industry. Therefore, Above 11 contacted Ben directly when it came to installing a sound system at their venue.’ The installation comprised seven ID24 speakers, three ID110 sub bass cabinets, a pair of PS8 compact enclosures and an LS400 sub bass unit. ‘All were ceiling-mounted, tactically placed for the best sound coverage and placed so that they do not block the incredible view,’ said Mr Oates. ‘The PS8s and the LS400 are upstairs, while the rest of the system is installed downstairs.’ A Symetrix DSP system was also installed to offer zone control of the sound system, while Camco D-Power amplifiers drive the speakers.

Yash Raj Studios purchases classic Neumann mics

The mics were put to use on their very first session with renowned Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose vocals have been heard on the soundtrack of thousands of Hindi movies since the 1950s. ‘We would like to thank both Yash Raj Studios, as well as Asha-ji, for allowing us the opportunity of contributing to the evergreen music they so beautifully create,’ said Sennheiser Electronics India’s Vipin Pungalia, director of its professional segment. The sale also provided an opportunity for Sennheiser to

hold a seminar at the legendary studio, organising a master class to give guidance to the next generation of sound engineers, sound designers and musicians. The day saw music producer Meghdeep Bose and sound engineer Vijay Dayal share some of the experience and insight they have gained from working on Bollywood film scores and soundtracks, and was carried out with Neumann microphones and studio monitors. ‘Neumann has been a key element in the evolution of music and recording industries,’ said Mr Bose. ‘It was such a delightful experience to conduct a workshop alongside Vijay Dayal, who’s a pioneer in the field of sound. I express my gratitude to [Sennheiser product manager] Jibu Ramachandran, who was pivotal in turning this into a reality and achieving a turnout of more than 120 par ticipants. I was surprised by the detail in which the par ticipants had researched our works and their thirst for learning. I’m looking for ward to many more such workshops across the countr y.’ www.neumann.com www.sennheiser.com

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QCU-100 master control unit with a FUN-6313 table-top chairman microphone and 10 FUN-6314 delegate units, and an HDR-731 recording and streaming camera control unit with two HDC-613 HD PTZ USB cameras. www.bxb.tw

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Next-proaudio fills Wuhan JinMu Carnival

Imperial Theatre adds to DiGiCo roster JAPAN: Originally built in 1911, the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo has undergone a recent renovation. As part of the upgrades, a DiGiCo SD10T digital mixing console was installed with an SD-Rack, an SDMini Rack and an SD-Nano Rack with 32-bit ADC/DAC cards, adding to the theatre’s existing SD7T and SD8 systems. The equipment was supplied by DiGiCo’s Japanese distributor, Hibino Intersound Corporation.

Today, the theatre is owned by Japanese film, theatre, production and distribution company, Toho Co. The venue, which stages a variety of original productions, as well as West End and Broadway musicals such as Les Misérables, relies on flicpro to manage its audio operations. ‘Once we learnt the SD7, we could easily use other DiGiCo consoles,’ explained Mr Akiyama, an engineer from flicpro. ‘Not

only is the functionality great, but so is the physical size of console since musicals in Japan are often done by two operators: one for the wireless microphone and another for mixing the orchestra, which means two consoles occupy more space. Taking all this into consideration, we chose the SD10T as the ideal new solution.’

CHINA: More than 80 loudspeakers from Next-proaudio were deployed to Wuhan City for the recent Wuhan JinMu Carnival. The manufacturer’s Chinese distributor, Real Music, supplied 15 LA212x three-way enclosures per side for the main PA, with nine LA212x cabinets as out-fills on each side. Low-end reinforcement was provided by 36 LAs418 subwoofers, ground stacked in a left-right configuration of 18 per side. ‘The 18 subwoofers on each side perfectly handled the low end, filling the show with dynamic

and powerful low frequency,’ confirmed Real Music owner, Zhen Wang. ‘Next-Proaudio’s flagship LA212x line array not only sounded natural and smooth, but easily managed to cover the show with around 10,000 people in attendance with its precise power control and directivity.’ www.next-proaudio.com

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Robe pours light over Spilt Milk AUSTRALIA: Elite Event Technology (EET) deployed lighting rigs formed from a variety of Robe moving lights for the Basquiat and Derbyshire stages at the recent Spilt Milk Festival in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park. MPH Australia supplied Robe lighting for the Angrove Stage, with support from EET. The lighting rigs for the three main stages were designed by Michael Parsons from MPH. These consisted of Spiiders, BMFLs, Pointes and MegaPointes and were augmented by some of the bands who brought in their own lighting setups.

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CHINA: Zhongzhi Construction Technology Engineering has deployed JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers for an open-air production at Home in the Dreams theatre. The show, presented by the cultural education branch of the Chinese company Yitian Group, took place on the waterfront in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, against a backdrop of lakes and mountains to 3,000 attendees. Yitian Group wanted the natural beauty of the open-air theatre to enhance the

performance but required a sound system that could withstand the rigors of outdoor use.

Zhongzhi installed JBL VTX A12 line array loudspeakers for focused mid- and high-frequency detail, while ASB 6128 extended-range subwoofers supplemented the main arrays, covering 250Hz and below. For out- and centre-fill, Zhongzhi positioned three-way PD6322 loudspeakers along the front of the stage. High-powered AW595-BK monitors provided clear sound for the performers onstage. Heavy-duty, weather-resistant coating was used to protect the loudspeakers from the elements. Two Crown I-Tech 4x3500 HD power amplifiers with on-board OmniDrive HD processing and network connectivity powered the main left and right arrays. Seven high-efficiency MA 5000i amplifiers powered the centre-fill speakers, controlled by the same network as the line arrays. Three T10 dualchannel units powered the stage monitors. www.harman.com

and eight LEDWash 600s, which were part of different floor packages. The Basquiat Stage featured a combination of BMFL Spots, MegaPointes, LEDWash 600s and Pointes for a total of 66 Robes, while the more intimate Derbyshire Stage utilised LEDWash 300s, DLX Spots and LEDBeam 100s. ‘All the Robe fixtures complement each other really well,’ commented Darren Russell, MD of Elite Event Technology. ‘The MegaPointes hold their own against the punchy BMFLs and are closer to a BMFL than the original Pointe, but a

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Sun Infonet introduces Avixa Sapporo Dome equipped Allen & Heath’s SQ consoles gains with added bass NABET nod Cameo performance during Little Nemo in Slumberland

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Tony revealed the most fascinating aspect of audio is Audio has installed a new sound century, it was important to install state-of-the-art A/V venue comes downthat to me,’ explains Mr Kapoor. ‘I generally led series 1-day workshops stated. ‘After operate attending this ‘Wea discussed whatacoustics, we wanted tointhis buildtask in Chongqing,’ that every space has its unknown elements; every extends its low system end reach to 26Hz,Dome, near to the lower at down the Sapporo systems and of proper and was entrusted to the FOHtraining, unless the production has that brought itsproject own is Mumbai, Bengaluru Goa. confident inexploration operating remembers Mr Luo. ‘Aand that couldHarman serve as a flagship process Iofhadn’t andSoundcraft creation. 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Control of the system is said. The Sapporo Dome firstcontrol opened Harman International India’s of application Sound engineer Naren Kapoor in the room he with the‘We all gained from and Training (NABET). by sound engineers and at rental Chris’ knowledge, from his vast digital before digital,’ said Rohit Reddy, product alignment. The main hall thewho venue measures long provided by aSi CDC four:m digital console. Soundcraft Performer in 2001, ready tomixing host the 2002 engineering, Sunil Karanjikar, assisted Mr audio Pai31m with his launching company representatives, and discussed led into the features of the SQ-5 andsoundmanager in the industry. And at Sun Infonet. x 25m wide, witha asite ceiling of 14m. The hall isof divided ‘Many reinforcement systems in nightclubs only World Cup. 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It suits front-fill, with system. a furtherSystem eight used cabinets, shorter height in this area. installation and alignment are all equally as important. With sound Paragon inchosen Bangkok. Mr Kittivittayakul explained. ‘They speech and opera,due anda also hasceiling the power handling capacity to under the balcony to ensure even coverage. The system is and a powerful sound output of subwoofers has brought us ‘WithAudio a growing Indian A/V teams this with in mind, Mr LuoI-Tech invited Mr Andrews Phoenix Audio’s not overwhelmed the crowd a solid low end heard Plasticiens showsconcerts are approached me to cooperate keep up with Volants’ current music and varied requirements.’ powered by Crown 12000HD and and XTi 6002 amplifiers Tony by Andrews with the Phoenix andnever Space Plus market, there is a large pool of team to come andDCi align Funtion-One Having noise. Nexo’sThe STMsumptuous M28 modular before in a stadium, which gives created with system giant inflatables, used lightingofrental that The VerTec also won out for its the suitability use incompany a with DSP, plus in a JBL 4 the 600N and a DCi solutions. 4 300N 4-channel marble entrance lobby professionals in demand,’ said In regards to the visual aspects of Space Plus Chongqing, Mr not only founded Turbosound as well, lineMr array speakers and Geo S12-ST even more impact to our sound to tell a story. The ‘We Zenithad W600 thewould rest ofbethe lighting heritage structure. to choose a provided system that amplifier with DSPFunktion and Blu One, link. but In the front of house position, PA system, which was was Si Gaurab Majumdar, Avixa’s designed the décor himself, inspired by theregional giant, Andrews able to impart60-channel plenty of knowledge to the staff of lineLuo long-throw array cabinets werestage performance,’ saidclassical Manabu fixtures were used as key lightssince for there –multimedia moving lights, smoke Syria and Italyallplaying a variety of ethnic and easy in terms of overall weight, are nowash load-bearing a Soundcraft Performer digital mixing console WORLD: year Plus. after introducing used for real-world demonstrations director for India andrecreated the stage Middleat mechanical spider that Epic, hasTakeda dominated the both Phoenix Audio and A Space chosen for their track record in The Yamaha. the inflatable characters. machines, bubble machines and instruments, plus whosefrom cast ofResistance 150 has been installed, with a 32-channel MADI Cat-5 stagebox its Applied Certification, Adamson of the lights technology The ICPEast. ‘This announcement isbe an recent Miami Ultrafest More 700 heads ‘The main in thestage front zone was closer the DJprevious booth applications. Theyfestivals. ‘They were used as wash lights, follow – for in theuse. event.’ scenes from The Ramayana. And thethan very firstmoving event to and four JBLsystem STX812M monitors. DSP istohandled by a stadium 2 Systems Engineering has formally 5000 is used for environmental extension Avixa’s commitment of Royal LEDsatwere used throughout the club. The LEDs of and 600m than Blu-806 it is now and the speakers were closer towith eachBlu other,’ recalls www.nexo-sa.com have been installed in cluster as well as key lights, projected staged atathe Opera House wasofthe Mumbai Academy BSS networkable signal processor link and unveiled control, A/V broadcasting,Dante to India’s rapidly expanding been used(MAMI) to formfilm a spider, its in eyes on the wall of theA/V DJ David Cao, sound director atAdvanced Space PlusCertification Group. ‘Thissystem would www.cameolight.com www.proaudio.yamaha.co.jp the have centre of have the dome. onto the inflatable characters,’ Moving Image festival October 2016. connectivity, and its an AKG DSR800 wireless system training programme. announcements and security This now booth and itshas legsawrapping around the whole venue. ‘We are the brought more SPLs toalong the seating areaThe and the dancefloor, whichengineers www.lighting.co.th said Arocha Kittivittayakul, ‘Thisdeploying place very bigmarket. film legacy socertification, it was a fitting has been provided, with a selection of AKG headworn, in demanding programme isand aimed at touring onsite. 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Additional a demo room, allowing attendees and hasinstallation handed out over 13,000 by Mr Andrews during the of the Funktion side event of thewas booth. Andrews. respect Tony very regardless much and have certainly learned devices. of events. The Nexus system is name. Now fully refurbished, building’s new legacy will can enjoy‘We good sound quality, of the production. inTwo Global City and was Advanced Certification course. techniques andofbest practices are are out the certificates to students. 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This at is formed two of Funktion with the Funktion One founder, having previously seat one requirements variousExhibition uses, air conditioning. keeping with the system rest of the represented building, the (Internet of Things) concepts and – thefunctionality. control and concepts. Centre in Mumbai between 18two and BR132 bass loudspeakers largest member Turbosound he was at alignment the helm.original ‘Tony isglory, an artist,’ explains FOH, the32-inch other for monitors – and the router was reinforced with www.harman.in ‘boxes’ havewhen been restored to their withcompletion. pristine video solutions. ‘Advanced Certification has 20 September thisunits. year. www.facebook.com/SpaceChongqing of the conferencing bassinto reflex series – making its debut in a Chinese Phoenix Audio director, Chrispaintwork. Zhang. ‘He not only requires the integrated a Nexus network with RMDQ audio DSP new plaster moulding and www.bxb.tw www.adamsonsystems.com TheStar Clock In BGC venue has designed for experienced www.Funktion One.com nightclub, and four subwoofers. The BR132s sound to be good, also that the appearance of the speakers two routers andF221 eight21-inch Baseitself ‘In addition tobeen itsbut own natural, unamplified acoustics, the http://nzp.me/a/GO/DRP www.filnippon.com www.avixa.org been equipped with a BXB ICP-5000 The original now conceal air conditioning www.phoenix-audio.com feature Powersoft’s M-Force linear transducer, which reportedly Royal and flying points are now aesthetically beautiful. Although we www.stagetec.com Devices. The boxes Star routers are eachthe Opera House enjoys state-of-the-art technology,’

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AsiaWorks employs flowtech100 ASIA: AsiaWorks, an independent media company with offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta and Singapore, has invested in Sachtler’s flowtech100 carbonfibre tripod for use in its ENG (electronic news gathering) and live news production. The company’s camera operators recently started using the tripods on-location at earthquake sites in Lombok, at the Asian Games in Jakarta

and the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Bali with a variety of cameras, including DSLRs, Sony FS7s and ARRI Amiras. The flowtech100 tripods support a payload of up to 30kg and are optimised for AsiaWorks’ heavyduty ENG workflows. ‘Since our mobile crews often find themselves in remote and challenging locations, having the right gear is essential,’ said Andrew Fisher, head

of operations at AsiaWorks. ‘With its rugged construction and ability to suppor t heavy payloads, the tripod is ideal for heavy-duty newsgathering. At the same time, flowtech100 is extremely lightweight, rugged and easy to carr y, and – quite honestly – it’s one of the easiest and fastest-deploying tripods I’ve ever used.’ www.flowtech-tripod.com

BNC increases live content with Ross MALAYSIA: Bernama News Channel (BNC) has built a new studio at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters to increase the amount of live content it is able to produce. In doing so, it turned to Ross Video and its Malaysian sales partner Uxera for advice. ‘Ross’ expertise in live production was an important consideration when choosing a technology partner,’ explained Hakimi Zuffrida bin Mohd Zain, chief operating officer at BNC.

Having consulted with the Ross and Uxera teams, BNC purchased Ross Video’s Ultrix routing/ AV platform, Graphite all-in-one switcher, graphics and audio system for a dedicated mobile production flypack, and several licences of XPression Prime 3D real-time graphics software. ‘Our engineers and technical teams have been able to operate the Ross equipment with little difficulty and the Ross technical support team has always been on-hand to guide us,’ said BNC engineer, Wan Anuar Bin Wan Jusoh. ‘The mobile production flypack has already proved its worth, enabling us to cover news and live events more efficiently.’

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Marani Pro Audio LPP-260 audio management system. Yogesh Lakade from Sonotone designed and set up the system. ‘We were approached with the need for a touring sound system that would deliver the kind of immersive and impactful audio quality that the festival demanded,’ explained

Badrinath Temple is a Hindu house of worship dedicated to Vishnu that can be found in the town of Badrinath. The temple and the town itself are one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The DynaTech touring sound setup purchased by Nav Durga comprises eight DLA-212 line array speakers, accompanied by four DLA-218 subwoofers to deliver low-end fidelity. Also included in the setup are several V-7000 power amplifiers to drive the loudspeakers and subs. The entire system is further managed and processed using a single

Bhagawati Prashad of Nav Durga Productions. ‘After a brief analysis of the various available pro audio choices, we confirmed that the DynaTech touring solution fit perfectly. Plus, being represented by a renowned name like Sonotone reinforced our decision to go with this solution. We are glad we chose to go with DynaTech – the performance and audio quality are absolutely spot on, crisp, clear and impactful.’

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Reverence for Ayrton’s Ghibli AUSTRALIA: Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive recently kicked off their Reverence tour in Canberra, promoting their new album of the same name. This latest tour aims to provide a complete sensory overload, with visuals playing a key supporting role to the band’s sound. ei Productions was enlisted as the lighting designer for the Australian leg, and deployed its newly purchased rig of 16 Ayrton Ghibli LED spots for the main beams. ‘This was a complex show with lots of lighting, moving staging

‘I’d never seen an LED-based fixture that is as bright as the Ghibli,’ added Mr Mace. ‘They also have intense colours and can produce beautiful air/beam effects. We didn’t actually use the motorised framing feature on this tour, but it’s great to know that we can also use them for front truss profile work when needed.’ Mr Granville was equally impressed. ‘The Ghibli is the first LED profile fixture I’ve seen that is super bright and has a per fectly flat field that doesn’t drop off over a distance,’ he said. ‘The prism and zoom are nice, the gobos are really good and the colour mixing is great. I didn’t get into the framing but had a play with it

and pyro flames, and it relied heavily upon the Ghiblis to provide much of the lighting’s punchy looks,’ said Neale Mace, managing director of ei Productions. ‘The fixtures were chosen by the band’s lighting designer, Steve Granville, after he heard we were looking at them, and I don’t think I’ve seen a light – especially an LED-based one – have so much punch and colour output, not to mention its zoom.’ Mr Granville deployed the Ghibli fixtures across three flown trusses.

and would love to use it soon on a tour.’ Also included in the Australian touring rig were 64 Ayrton MagicBlade-R fixtures that were run in full extended mode, handling the pixel mapper and content through a High End Hog system. ‘The MagicBlades were arranged in a big block on touring frames and I got so many looks out of them,’ Mr Granville said. ‘It’s nice to have the options in extended mode where I can, for example, have them all on and use them to wash the stage, and then swap to just having a single cell on to give me a totally different look. I’ve had this design out for nearly two years, in one configuration or another, and I’m still finding new things to do with them. I will no doubt add them back into another design in the future.’ ei Productions acquired the Ghiblis from Ayrton’s Australian distributor, Show Technology. ‘Show Technology has provided amazing sales support in getting us demo fixtures and answering any and all of our questions,’ concluded Mr Mace. www.ayrton.eu www.eiproductions.com.au www.showtech.com.au

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Sky Racing bets on Virtual Studio Manager

AUSTRALIA: Professional Audio & Television (PAT) has supplied Lawo’s Virtual Studio Manager (VSM) to Sky Racing’s facilities in Sydney and Melbourne. The satellite broadcaster, owned by Tabcorp, transmits to more than 5,000 outlets across Australia and to 51 countries around the world, broadcasting more than 80,000 races each year. Sky Racing first installed two medium-sized VSM systems with 6,400 x 6,400 crosspoints, control ports for Dante Matrix control, DMX control and control of video routers in Sydney and Melbourne. Each system also has the ability to create storage groups for saving and loading presets, including

labels, crosspoints, GPO states, parameters and panel layouts using the system’s mimic buttons. Also enabled are vsmGadgets that allow Sky Racing to control up to 500 third-party parameters. Each VSM system has 18 virtual vsmPanels with a custom configuration to meet Sky Racing’s workflow requirements. At Sky Racing’s Sydney Frenchs Forest facility, VSM is unifying the broadcaster’s legacy systems as it prepares to migrate to IP. Different routing solutions from various manufacturers are united by one overarching control layer to unify operational tasks. Other benefits of this unification include centralised labelling of all incoming racetracks

INDIA: Rivera International has installed the sound and video setups at the National Institute of Design’s (NID) auditorium in Ahmedabad. The auditorium serves as a multipurpose venue, hosting a wide range of activities and events, including workshops, training sessions, guest lectures, debates and discussions, drama and theatrical productions, and concerts. Delving into its distribution portfolio, Rivera International supplied audio solutions from Kling & Freitag and ToneArt. The main PA system comprises Kling & Freitag’s Sequenza 5W line array elements and Sequenza 5B subwoofers, while a pair of Scena 15 loudspeakers serve as stage monitors. ToneArt’s RSX10Q amplifiers power the speakers. Control of the setup is via an Allen & Heath Qu-16 console and a Qu-SB digital wireless remote control mixer. ‘The K&F Sequenza 5 is characterised by simple handling, its small size and a subtle visual appearance – three of the most crucial prerequisites that the management at NID put forth during our initial discussions about the project and their idea of the

perfect sound system,’ explained Rivera International director, Rajesh Sadarangani. ‘The Sequenza 5’s fast and secure Snap & Fly rigging system together with the SafeLock system saves time and effort with maximum security. The system can be pre-bent on the ground and the units automatically engage at startup to ensure crystal clear sound and maximum performance every single time. Needless to say, all concerned members of the management at NID are extremely pleased with the quality of sound and the performance of the system.’ As for the video setup, Rivera International integrated a state-ofthe-art video projection mapping

for video labels within the control rooms and IFB and tech talkback keys on RTS talkback panels. ‘We are very happy with the ability to bring various manufacturers under one common control layer to streamline operational workflows without operators having to worry what underlying equipment is being controlled,’ commented Sky Racing’s media technology manager, Dennis Dovale. ‘Our staff can concentrate on the production task at hand and worry less about the underlying technology. PAT and Lawo have been great to work with and we see VSM as a clear way forward to allow our platforms to move from baseband into IP.’ Meanwhile, at Tabcorp’s new office in Melbourne, VSM is used to manage the routing of the Race Day Control Room. The room features 18 desks, each equipped with three Genelec 8010APM speakers that receive Dante audio via the VSM virtual control panels. In addition to VSM, PAT also supplied all 54 Genelec speakers with a Dante monitoring bridge. www.genelec.com www.lawo.com www.proaudiotv.com.au www.tab.com.au

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system, employing a pair of Sony VPL-FHZ60 laser projectors. Content is processed through a Geo-Box G-602 edge-blending processor and controlled via an Aten VS481B 4-Port HDMI switcher. ‘Thanks to the wonderful sound system we have here, we’re able to host any kind of performance event,’ commented a spokesperson from NID. ‘The system sounds absolutely fantastic and the icing on the cake is the ever-impressive projection mapping system, which acts as the perfect complement to the audio system. Both together create a truly immersive experience.’ www.riverainternational.com

DAS Audio covers Hangzhou’s new Tennis Stadium CHINA: Built in preparation for when the city hosts the 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou’s new Tennis Stadium was recently inaugurated, serving as the venue for the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships. A custom DAS Audio sound system has been installed to deliver the wide coverage required and the audio quality expected at a major international sporting venue, receiving its first major test during the FINA opening and closing ceremonies. The Tennis Centre, which is located in the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre, is to be used as a reference for future local and international sporting facilities. Therefore, the sound system installed had to meet the aesthetic design requirements of the building and meet standards for safety and reliability, in addition to the audio expectations. DAS Audio China worked with a local engineering contractor to design and install a specially tailored system to meet all of these needs. The stadium can be configured with a single tennis court for major matches, seating an audience of 10,000. It can also be set up with two courts, each surrounded by 2,000 seats.

As for the swimming championships, a temporary pool was constructed on top of the main arena, leaving room for 6,000 spectators. This versatility provided a major acoustic challenge to the DAS Audio team, which needed to provide intelligible coverage throughout the arena. In addition, the venue’s rotary retractable roof, formed from eight steel petals, meant that the sound system needed to be weather-resistant to cope with a changing climate when the roof is open. Taking all of this into consideration, DAS Audio’s HQ series speakers with IP54 certification were installed. Four clusters of two HQ212.95 speakers were flown above the spectator areas to the east and west of the venue, while a further 12 HQ212.95 pairs were hung over the North and South stands. Another six pairs of HQ212.95 were deployed above the centre of the arena, while four clusters of four HQ212.64 cabinets have been installed to cover the VIP spectator area. Two Vantec12 enclosures serve as floor monitors in front of the podium during medal ceremonies. www.dasaudio.com

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EDUCATION Waves publishes second chapter Apart embarks of From Demo To Master on global roadshow WORLD: Apar t Audio is working with its par tners around the world to host what it has deemed ‘probably the biggest global professional audio event ever held for the fixed install audio market’.

WORLD: Waves Audio has released the second of four chapters in its From Demo To Master series of free mixing and production courses. Titled The Melody Is Everything: Vocals, this second chapter is presented by Grammy-winning producer/mixer Dave Darlington with special guest Greg Wells, whose credits include Adele and The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Viewers will learn how to make any vocal recording more vibrant via tuning, dynamics, EQ and effects such as reverb and delay. The course covers the following topics: - How to create a sonic vision for your song, no matter the genre

- How to make the most important decisions when you are mixing a pop, hip hop or rock track - How different mixing choices can impact the song’s overall feel - How to give lead and backing vocals the power and polish they deserve - How to get bass and drum tracks sitting tight and working together - How to rethink the way you use harmonic instruments in your mix, including synths and guitars - How to put the finishing touches that can make or break a song.

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SMPTE debuts new webcast series That event is the Apar t Innovation Tour, which will visit 100 cities across more than 40 countries to showcase the manufacturer’s recently and soon-to-be released products. The Apar t Roadshow is aimed at professional audio resellers, consultants, designers and integrators. The events will also highlight a variety of project design tools. For more information and a complete list of upcoming dates, visit www.apar tinnovation-tour.com. www.apart-audio.com

WORLD: SMPTE (the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) has launched a new series of educational webcasts: Essential Technology Concepts. The videos are free to view when

The first webcast in the series, Human Perception Fundamentals: Color, Contrast, and Motion, aired on 7 Februar y with David Long, director of the RIT Center at Media, Ar ts, Games, Interaction and Creativity (MAGIC) as the guest speaker. Throughout the series, other topics will include imaging physics, the fundamentals of colour science and sound systems. Those who tune in to each webcast will also be able to learn about M&E technology fundamentals and to discuss the various topics with subject matter exper ts.

want to develop their technical knowledge base,’ explained SMPTE director of education, Joel Welch. ‘Whether attendees are filling gaps in their early education, rounding out existing

‘The SMPTE Essential Technology Concepts Webcast Series is a great educational opportunity for both early- and mid-career professionals’ streamed, while SMPTE members are able to view them later, on demand. ‘The SMPTE Essential Technology Concepts Webcast Series is a great educational opportunity for both early- and mid-career professionals who

knowledge and skills they gained organically or complementing technical training associated with specific job responsibilities, they will find these new webcasts a great way to refresh or broaden their understanding of critical technologies and techniques.’

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TSL Products launches advanced broadcast training WORLD: TSL Products has established a global training programme for its Advanced Broadcast Control Systems. The training aims to equip users with the skills and knowledge to make use of the systems’ full capabilities and to provide an understanding of how they can be configured to assist with existing and future projects. The programme recently had its debut in Brazil, with sessions taking place in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Each session lasted for two days and was attended by engineers from several broadcasters. TSL’s control platform was demonstrated to help with the configuration of projects currently underway in the country.

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The next round of training sessions took place in Germany during February, with further training planned for the US, Europe and India throughout 2019, with the wider world to follow. ‘Customers sit at the heart of everything that TSL does. By empowering operators and engineers and giving them complete control of the system, their job becomes much easier,’ said Tom Pollard, TSL’s control specialist. ‘When given the ability to design appropriate user interfaces, our customers can use our control platform as a simple unified system to deliver the professional output needed, all the while avoiding expensive support contracts.’ www.tslproducts.com

DISTRIBUTION UNiKA appoints Indian distributor INDIA: UNiKA has appointed Sonotone Audio as its new distribution partner to capture the Indian market. The Taiwanese manufacturer will primarily focus on launching the NBB series products based on Dante throughout India. Established in 1978, the audio and cinema distributor currently works with a network of dealers across 21 states in India. ‘Having been our second biggest supplier, I am very impressed with the remarkable quality of UNiKA

products and am delighted to be representing their brand in India. I

MALAYSIA: Concept Audio has been appointed as the new Powersoft distributor for Malaysia. The addition of Powersoft adds an amplification brand to the Concept

The majority of spending power here falls under middle and entry market levels, so most clients are looking for the best possible products on an affordable budget.’

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The Concept Audio and Powersoft teams Audio distribution portfolio, which includes pro audio heavyweights such as Clear-Com, JBL, Nexo, Pioneer, Quest Engineering, Shure and Yamaha. ‘We discovered that Powersoft amps would also be the most flexible option for our customers, given the audio products we distribute already,’ revealed Castrit Lim, sales director of Concept Audio. ‘We believe that the install market is a main growth area for our country.

Concept Audio will primarily target universities and government departments for Powersoft installations. ‘Education in this stage is very important, and we intend to conduct more product introduction events and training seminars in order to promote brand awareness,’ Mr Lim continued. www.conceptaudio.com.my

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system based on Dante. It has become the trend in the field of audio in the 21st century. UNiKA’s NBB product system has been validated in many ways and is in line with Sonotone’s future development strategy, particularly the NBB-1616 with 16 inputs and 16 outputs, 24-bit conversion rate and a sampling rate up to 192KHz,’ said Sonotone’s director, Karan Nagpal.

more markets with Mindstec Asia’s localised service support,’ explained Paul Harris, CEO of Aurora. ‘We have many advantages when it comes to selling [Aurora] in terms of our distribution network and marketing capabilities,’ said Harry Lam, CEO of Mindstec Asia. ‘We are setting up Aurora training centres, which will train, certify and empower our channel partners to better understand and support Aurora products.’

NEW ZEALAND: Key Digital, a manufacturer of distributed video and control systems equipment for professional applications, has appointed JPro as its distributor in New Zealand. Key Digital was founded by Mike Tsinberg, who led the team that developed the DVD. He is a fellow of SMPTE and has earned more than 40 patents for his inventions. It was Mr Tsinberg’s credentials in digital video that, in part, led JPro to partner with Key Digital, as well as the quality and reliability of the manufacturer’s products. ‘It was essential for us to partner with a company that manufactures reliable, superior-quality digital signal products where high-end video is required,’ explained JPro director, Bruce Gray. ‘Key Digital meets and exceeds this by designing and manufacturing superior quality, leading-edge solutions.’ ‘We have confidence that this partnership will provide added value and open up new business opportunities for us and for our customers,’ added JPro’s sales director, Paul Edlin. ‘Key Digital makes life easy for AV integrators by designing and providing industry-leading digital video solutions and enterprise AVoIP. JPro understands the importance of education and training for integrator success and, as such, we will provide ongoing training including the Key Digital control solutions certification.’

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ASIA: Aurora Multimedia, a US manufacturer of IP control systems, touchpanels, HDBaseT and IPBaseT IP video distribution solutions, has appointed Mindstec Asia to serve as its representative across China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and South East Asia. As well as supplying Aurora products across these regions, Mindstec will also offer local sales, training and engineering support. During the past couple of years, Aurora has focused its efforts in Asia by penetrating the Indian and Korean markets. ‘[This] agreement can bring Aurora products into

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DPA appoints a new Sonos Libra takes distributor for the Philippines Allen & Heath to Thailand

Dominic Tsang and Jun Fernandez PHILIPPINES DPA Microphones has appointed distributor Music & Audio Solutions & Services to boost its presence in the Philippines across all markets, including live sound, broadcast and house of worship. Dominic Tsang, DPA’s APAC area sales manager, commented on the appointment: ‘We are pleased to have found an experienced partner in the Philippines and I am confident that with their solid

knowledge and local expertise, Music & Audio will be able to serve our current and future customers promptly, efficiently and in the best way possible. By having Music & Audio as a partner, we are ready to expand our sales network to different market segments and capture the full potential of the Philippines.’ Music & Audio currently has a strategic partnership with Audiophile

Components – a key pro audio distributor in the Philippines – with a total of 70 dealers nationwide, meaning DPA products will now be available throughout 12 audiophile branches in and around Manila. Jun Fernandez, managing director of Music & Audio, added: ‘DPA is a technology leader in the pro audio market and a company with a strong product development team. In recent years, they have launched numerous cutting-edge products to different sectors including broadcast, film and theatre. To offer the best audio solutions to our customers, we only sell products that we love and want to use ourselves and this is especially the case with DPA microphones. Their sound is so real and natural, which is the most important element for miking because microphones are the first part of the signal chain and the one place where you don’t want any colouration or distortion of the sound.’

THAILAND: Allen & Heath has extended the geographic responsibilities of its Vietnamese distributor, Sonos Libra. Sonos Libra will now also represent the British mixing console manufacturer in Thailand. ‘We are very pleased to be working with the Sonos Libra team in

Thailand,’ said Markus Sinsel, sales director at Allen & Heath. ‘They are a young, dynamic company that has rapidly built an impressive standing in the region. We are looking forward to continuing to work together to further strengthen the brand.’ Alfonso Martín, Sonos Libra’s CEO, added: ‘Allen & Heath was a “musthave” brand for us in Thailand. We know how much Thai customers like Allen & Heath products, particularly in compact digital and touring formats, and we’re extremely excited to be able to bring the full range to the market.’ The deal comes into effect immediately, with Sonos Libra planning regular training, product support, stock availability and product presentations for Allen & Heath in the country. www.allen-heath.com

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Harman Professional follows India’s Brightstar INDIA: Harman Professional has entered into a distribution agreement with Brightstar India. The deal will see Brightstar India, which has previously been linked with Harman’s Lifestyle division, add Harman’s professional installed audio and video solutions range to its enterprise portfolio. ‘Inclusion of the complete range of JBL, AMX, SVSi, BSS, dbx, AKG, Crown and Soundcraft products will now help our partners to supply a complete AV automation

solution from Harman, which endcustomers have been requesting for a long time,’ said Sanjeev Chhabra, managing director of

Brightstar India. ‘We will also be the one-stop-shop for all Harmanpreferred enterprise business partners.’

Prashant Govindan, Harman Professional’s senior director for India and SAARC, added: ‘Brightstar is a leading technology

distribution business in India and one of Harman’s largest distribution par tners across multiple geographies. In keeping with our goals of continuous development and improving ease of doing business, we have appointed Brightstar India as our distribution and fulfilment par tner for enterprise business in India.’ www.brightstarcorp.in www.harmanaudio.in

Oblong partners with Media Plus Sonotone wins Mackie distribution award JAPAN: Oblong Industries, known for its Mezzanine collaborative conferencing platform that allows users to share and control digital content from multiple screens, has formed a partnership with Japanese AV distributor, Media Plus. As a result, Oblong’s solutions can be experienced by potential customers at Media Plus’ Tokyo demo centre. ‘Asia is a key market for Oblong and, with our partnership with Media Plus, we look forward to bringing the multi-streaming capabilities of Mezzanine to new customers across the region,’ commented Oblong’s director of channel sales, Steve DeSisto.

‘The Media Plus demo centre is an interactive facility where AV professionals and end-users can discover how Mezzanine supports

and enhances collaborative working, and brings more engaging meetings and presentations.’ Media Plus serves a wide range of customers, including universities, public sector organisations and blue-chip corporate clients across Asia. ‘Mezzanine fits perfectly within our existing portfolio,’ explained Shuji Ozaki, president of Media Plus. ‘The Asia market is ready for an exciting solution that elevates teamwork, energises meetings and engages everyone within a multistream, multi-device workspace.’ www.mediaplus.co.jp www.oblong.com

INDIA: Mackie has named its Indian distribution partner, Sonotone, as its 2018 distributor of the year. The award was bestowed upon Sonotone for its ‘commitment and growth’ in ensuring Mackie remained visibly present in India’s competitive market. ‘Sonotone’s performance in selling and supporting our products has significantly exceeded our expectations, and illustrates Mackie’s proven track record in supporting customers,’ said Mackie’s APAC sales director, Matt Frazier. ‘I’d like to congratulate Sonotone on the exceptional sales growth they achieved in 2018 for Mackie and this award is more than well deserved.’

Mackie’s VP of worldwide sales, Henri Cohen, added: ‘Sonotone’s hard work, dedication and market penetration have made them a prominent partner in our global network and we’re glad to have them as our distributors in India.’ Karan Nagpal, Sonotone’s CEO, gave credit back to the manufacturer: ‘We couldn’t have asked for a better supplier,’ he said. ‘Whether it’s product quality and efficiency, innovative technology, order fulfilment, support or marketing, the Mackie team sets the bar higher.’ www.mackie.com www.sonotone.in

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APPOINTMENTS Joe White returns to Nexo

ASIA: Joe White is the latest addition to Nexo’s international sales team, returning to the manufacturer as business development manager for South East Asia, India and Oceania. He previously worked for Nexo as global marketing manager, before leaving in 2011 to run his own company in Indonesia. ‘I really missed the audio industry and all my co-workers and colleagues in Nexo’s international orbit,’ said Mr White. ‘Over the last seven years, I have had a ringside seat to watch the cultural and economic evolution in this territory. New government policies

and investments into infrastructure are highly encouraging for a sound reinforcement equipment manufacturer of international renown. As countries in South East Asia become more tolerant and receptive to [multiculturalism], we can see huge growth potential in the entertainment and worship sectors. This is a very exciting time to rejoin my friends at Nexo and put on a new hat.’ Mr White will report to sales director Denis Baudier and will be responsible for managing Nexo’s distribution network in the region. www.nexo-sa.com

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Marc Bertrand named Adamson CEO WORLD: Adamson Systems Engineering has appointed Marc Bertrand as its new chief executive officer. The pro audio veteran will lead the Canadian manufacturer’s global operations from its Port Perry, Ontario headquarters. Meanwhile, Brock Adamson will take on the role of chairman. Mr Bertrand has been Adamson’s managing director of the Americas since November 2017. He had served as an advisor to the company prior to that following his tenure at TC Group Americas, where he gained experience as a CEO, overseeing brands such as Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen and Lake. In his new position as CEO at Adamson, Mr Bertrand will continue to build the brand in North America, while also

applying particular focus to Europe and the growing Asia Pacific market. ‘Since I joined Adamson, I’ve worked with Marc both in his role as CEO of TC Group Americas and within our organisation,’ said James Oliver, Adamson’s director of marketing and

WORLD: Nadja Wallaszkovits is the new president of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). She has been involved with the organisation for 25 years in various roles, most recently serving as president-elect on the executive committee of the AES Board of Governors. ‘Having worked with Nadja for many years as part of the

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Nadja Wallaszkovits elected AES president AES team, we look forward to having her serve in the role of president, as the society continues our mission to promote science and education in the field of audio engineering,’ said former AES president, David Scheirman. ‘Nadja’s knowledge of audio engineering technologies and experience within the AES will be a valuable asset in the coming year.’ During her AES tenure, Ms Wallaszkovits has also served as convention co-chair and received several AES Board of Governors Awards for her work on both the 142nd (Berlin) and 144th (Milan) AES International Conventions. Other roles with the organisation include stints as vice-chair of the Austrian section and on the Technical Committee on Archiving Restoration and Digital Libraries, and working in Standards on the SC-07 Subcommittee on Metadata for Audio.

sales. ‘Together, we formalised Adamson’s system approach through the standardisation of the Lab.gruppen infrastructure. This experience led to Marc gaining a deep understanding of the needs of our network.’

Kenton Forsythe WORLD: Eastern Acoustic Works’ co-founder and former VP of strategic engineering Kenton Forsythe has returned to the company after a three-year hiatus. ‘When I left three years ago, I took a year off,’ Mr Forsythe explained. ‘A couple of years ago I started looking around but I didn’t find the right situation. Then EAW president TJ Smith gave me a call. EAW is pursuing some advanced product development, and TJ asked me to contribute.’ The landscape has drastically changed at EAW since Mr Forsythe last worked there. During the last couple of years, EAW’s then parent company, Loud Audio, was acquired by Transom Capital Group. Loud then sold EAW to RCF Group in September 2018. ‘Now we’re owned by Arturo Vicari, who also owns RCF and

dbTechnologies, which opens a new toolkit,’ enthused Mr Forsythe. ‘We operate independently but are part of a group of companies, and the technology can be shared among the groups. RCF also has really good components that are now available to us. So we have resources we didn’t have previously.’ Mr Forsythe is returning to the company in a part-time, consultancy capacity. ‘I kind of reclaimed my role as the transducer guru,’ he said. ‘Our head of engineering, Geoff McKinnon, is excellent, and he provides the leadership and vision. I collaborate with suppliers on component designs as well as new product development concepts, working with and under Geoff and director of product management, Jeremy Forsythe.’

EAW has also hired John Mills as a senior applications engineer. Known for his work as an FOH engineer for Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster, Shane and Shane, and Paul Baloche, and as a systems engineer for country music superstar Kenny Chesney, Mr Mills has 25 years of pro audio experience, most recently working for Nashville’s Morris Light & Sound as vice president. ‘We couldn’t be more excited to have John as part of our team,’ said Mr Forsythe. ‘His experience and reputation speak for themselves but his personality and ability to form connections based on trust and respect is what stands out. EAW was built on relationships and a commitment to solving real-world problems, and John per fectly embodies that spirit.’ Mr Mills is equally delighted to be joining EAW. ‘EAW has been at the forefront of loudspeaker design for more than 40 years, and now the company is taking another leap for ward with innovative, forward-looking solutions,’ he commented. ‘They’ve put together a great engineering team under Geoff McKinnon, Kenton Forsythe has returned and the future looks bright. It’s a great time for me to bring my experience and skills to EAW.’ www.eaw.com

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d&b expands APAC sales team Nugen co-founder becomes CEO

APAC: d&b audiotechnik has created the role of vice president of sales for Asia Pacific as part of the manufacturer’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. Amos Jen has been appointed to the position, reporting to APAC territory manager, Mike Case. ‘Amos’ energy and expertise will support us as we continue to establish d&b in Asia Pacific,’ said Mr Case. ‘The creation of this role strengthens the APAC team and is further evidence of our commitment to deliver exceptional audio solutions and services to customers and partners in the region.’ Mr Jen was born in Singapore and has earned degrees from the University of Essex in the UK, the National University of San Diego in

the US and the Nanyang Technical University in Singapore. Starting his career as a software engineer, his experience includes stints as business head for broadcast and

professional products at Sony Singapore and head of sales for Sennheiser Asia’s pro audio business. He most recently served as the business development director responsible for pro audio and professional video at Harman Asia. The news of Mr Jen’s appointment follows a series of recent announcements from d&b regarding its business in Asia, including the establishment of a subsidiary in Greater China. ‘The Asia Pacific region is of huge importance to d&b,’ Mr Jen commented. ‘I am looking forward to working closely with our partner network to deliver solutions into projects where exceptional sound quality is the priority.’

problem-solving and reliable customer service,’ said Dr Tapper. ‘This objective has driven our products to become industry standards and will no doubt help us in the years to come.’

and correction, DynApt, upmixing and True Peak limiting, Dr Tapper will now lead the company into its next stage of development and expansion following a recent period of growth. ‘I look forward to helping the company deliver on our brand promise to consistently deliver exceptional quality and innovative solutions, coupled with practical

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Listen Technologies creates CPO role

WORLD: Listen Technologies has promoted Doug Taylor to the new position of chief product officer (CPO) within the company. He has served as the assistive listening systems manufacturer’s executive vice president of product management and business development for the past two years. As CPO, Mr Taylor will continue to lead product management and marketing, while gaining the responsibility for establishing product strategies. He will work with engineering, marketing, sales and the company’s leadership team, including CEO Russ Gentner, to drive a roadmap and go-to-market strategy for Listen Technologies’ products. ‘Doug has been instrumental in Listen Technologies’ product leadership and in bringing innovative, personalised listening solutions such as the recently launched Listen Everywhere to market,’ said Mr Gentner. ‘Doug’s promotion to the new role of chief

product officer will accelerate Listen Technologies’ unique solution set for our customers.’ ‘We’ll continue to listen to the needs of our customers and incorporate their feedback into future Listen Technologies hearing solutions,’ Mr Taylor commented. www.listentech.com

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DPA hires Thomas Frederiksen as APAC VP APAC: Thomas Frederiksen has been named as the new VP of sales for the APAC region at DPA Microphones. This follows DPA’s recent acquisition by RCF Group. Hailing from DPA’s home country of Denmark and with vast experience of living and working in Asia, Mr Frederiksen was deemed as ‘ideally placed’ to lead the mic manufacturer’s regional office in Hong Kong.

‘I know that with his strong background in the pro audio market and his extensive experience in Asia, and in particular Japan, [Frederiksen] will help drive the APAC team to develop even closer links with our distributors, dealers and customers across the region,’ commented DPA CEO, Kalle Hidvt Nielsen. Mr Frederiksen is fluent in Japanese and previously

served as the managing director of Shure Japan. His background also includes a stint at Brüel & Kjær – the forerunner of DPA Microphones. ‘I am delighted to be joining DPA at such an exciting point in its history and I am looking forward to working for a company with such a strong range of high-end products across so many different markets,’ said Mr Frederiksen. ‘Personally, I

see this as an exciting challenge because it will allow me to learn about sectors such as theatre and broadcast, which are new to me. However, I am also confident that my knowledge of the Asian market will significantly benefit DPA and help the company consolidate the success it is already having in the region.’ www.dpamicrophones.com

disguise expands global Shure promotes Mark Humrichouser senior team WORLD: Shure has promoted Mark Humrichouser to the role of VP of global sales. Mr Humrichouser will lead the manufacturer’s global sales team and manage its worldwide sales operations for pro audio, retail, integrated systems and emerging markets. Mr Humrichouser first joined Shure in 2006 and has served in various sales roles, including VP of the Americas and Asia Pacific sales organisations, general manager of the Americas business unit and director of US sales. ‘I am proud to appoint Mark to this executive leadership position in global sales,’ commented Ray Crawford, SVP of global marketing and sales at Shure. ‘Mark’s vision and strategic

leadership are extremely valuable to our company and will be instrumental in helping Shure achieve our sales objectives in 2019 and beyond.’ www.shure.com

Active Audio names first marketing director

WORLD: Active Audio has appointed its first marketing and customer support director. The role has been filled by Eric Grandmougin, who will consult with the French manufacturer’s senior management and strategic committee on market trends and technologies, while also proposing new products for development. Mr Grandmougin will also provide pre- and post-sales assistance for distributors, offering technical advice, commissioning and tuning for complex projects, and training. ‘Eric has a very strong reputation in the world of pro audio and acoustics in France,’ said Active Audio’s CEO, Régis Cazin. ‘He brings a wealth of experience as an acoustic consultant, and

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deep knowledge of markets, technologies and future trends, which will benefit both the APG and Active Audio brands, as well as our partners and end-users worldwide.’ Mr Grandmougin commented on the combined marketing and customer support elements of his new role: ‘My first goal is to give distributors and consultants the tools to better understand the rich possibilities of Active Audio technologies and products. The customer support and marketing actions are somewhat related because, when we put tools in place, we must first help users to become familiar with them.’ www.activeaudio.fr

WORLD: disguise has announced eight new appointments to its senior team to strengthen its position and global support network. The new hires will form part of an executive team under the company’s CEO Fernando Kufer and are as follows: Paul Hunt has been made CFO, and has international experience as a finance figure at Euromoney Institutional Investor, where he spent over 15 years leading the group strategy and the digital transformation of the business and managing the acquisition of more than 20 businesses. Tom Rockhill, has been elected chief sales officer, bringing with him experience from various roles including VP sales EMEA at Foundry and as chief commercial officer at YellowDog, with a breadth of international sales experience including Japan, India, Australasia and the Middle East. Lorna Bains has become the company’s chief people officer. Alongside her role at disguise,

New disguise CFO Paul Hunt she will continue her work with Vilo Consulting to help companies achieve sustainable improvements to their performance and company engagement. Other recruits include Ed Plowman, who joins the team as chief technology officer. Having worked with companies including ARM – a multinational semiconductor and software

company – he also brings vast knowledge of hardware and software technology to disguise. Roberto Scandian joins the senior team as the global head of operations, having previously worked at Motorola and start-up companies such as TomTom, Intelligent Energy and Fuel3D. Charlotte Dawson has been named head of sales operations and will contribute extensive marketing and sales operations experience in the computer software industry. Ethan Forde will now be the global head of support, followed by Sagar Shah who will drive the company’s international marketing strategy as its new global head of marketing. Back in 2018, disguise announced that Bill Collis would act as chairman of the board, bringing with him considerable leadership experience within the film and video industry, with over a decade as the CEO and then president of Foundry. www.disguise.one

DirectOut makes changes at the top

Jan Ehrlich, Stephan Flock, Claudio Becker-Foss and Christian Müller WORLD: DirectOut Technologies has made a series of changes to its leadership structure. As a result, Claudio Becker-Foss has been promoted to the dual role of CTO and CEO.

Mr Becker-Foss is one of DirectOut’s co-founders and has been working as a product manager and software developer since the company’s establishment in 2008. He has

specialised in networked audio as DirectOut has systematically adopted network-based transmission technologies including Ravenna, Dante and SoundGrid. Together with Jan Ehrlich, who has held the combined role of CEO and sales director since 2014, Mr Becker-Foss will take responsibility for DirectOut’s technical strategy and brand reputation. Meanwhile, previous CTO and CEO Stephan Flock will now focus on the research and development of FPGAbased interface and DSP design. www.directout.eu

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Vue adds APAC technical support APAC: Vue Audiotechnik continues to intensify its focus in Asia with the appointment of Tony Sawyer as its first technical support specialist for the APAC region. Mr Sawyer will provide technical consultancy, design support and product training to distributors, integrators and consultants throughout the region. He will also deliver technical training to Vue’s partners in other markets around the world when needed.

Avid veteran rejoins

‘As our network continues to expand in Asia, the need for a dedicated, full-time technical resource is critical to delivering timely and meaningful support to our partners across Asia,’ said Vue president, Ken Berger. ‘Tony’s expertise, deep connections and proven ability to work with sound companies, consultants and customers at all levels will be invaluable in helping our partners

leverage Vue’s surging market acceptance. And while his main focus will be on the APAC territory,

our worldwide partners will also benefit from his European and Middle East experience.’

Many will already know Mr Sawyer from his recent stint as head of systems at Pioneer Professional Audio, and his time at Bosch Communications, Electro-Voice and Dynacord. ‘I’m really proud to join this team and to help Vue customers and partners,’ he commented. ‘In a crowded market, Vue is forcing people to rethink the status-quo by delivering pioneering technology and user-friendly designs. Plus, their focus on customer relationships reminds me of why I joined this industry in the first place.’ www.vueaudio.com

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WORLD: Kathy-Anne McManus has returned to Avid as senior vice president of global customer solutions and services. She previously worked for the company on two separate occasions: as customer service manager for Australia and New Zealand and educational services manager for APAC between 1992 and 1998, and as director of services for APAC and VP of worldwide professional services from 2007 to 2012.

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Ms McManus has also worked in senior leadership positions at several media technology companies. Having started her career in media as an editor and producer for Australian television, she now returns to Avid with more than 30 years of experience and, based at the company’s Boston HQ, will establish a new service strategy to further improve the user experience with Avid’s tools and solutions. ‘Our search for the best available talent in media technology services has resulted in KAM’s return to Avid,’ said Jeff Rosica, Avid CEO and president. ‘She’s done a lot of work in our customers’ community and knows how to navigate our landscape, so I anticipate we’ll make rapid progress in evolving our offerings.’

PERFORMANCE

TO A WHOLE

NEW LEVEL Sharing the same aesthetic and sonic signatures as the acclaimed GEO M10 and compact M6 line arrays, the new GEO M12 takes its place as the flagship of the range, achieving a peak SPL of 140dB. And with great power comes great versatility, with integral rigging, a dedicated sub, plug & play power options and touring / installation versions making GEO M12 a system that performs at a whole new level in a wide variety of applications.

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Genelec sets its sights on Asia Joe Pham named AVIXA board chairman ASIA: Genelec has hired Arun Kumar as its regional business manager for Asia and the Middle East. The appointment forms part of the Finnish manufacturer’s strategy to expand its presence in these markets. Mr Kumar has gained 20 years of pro audio experience at Bose, where he helped establish Bose Professional India as an AV systems integration company during his time as national sales manager, before becoming business head for the SAARC region. In his new role at Genelec, Mr Kumar will draw upon his network of contacts and put to use his understanding of the market to build on the brand’s reputation

within the pro AV and home audio sectors. Based in Delhi, he will report directly to sales director Ole Jensen and work alongside

sales and support engineer Clifford Pereira, who will continue to expand Genelec’s business and the studio market in India. ‘Few members of our industry possess the level of knowledge, experience and commitment that Arun brings to his work and I fully expect him to create great opportunities for Genelec,’ said Mr Jensen. ‘Asia and the Middle East are both extremely important markets for Genelec – in India alone the potential is huge. Arun will play a key role as we continue our efforts to develop our share of the international AV and home audio sectors.’ www.genelec.com

New marketing direction at Clear-Com

WORLD: Pro audio industry veteran Rachel Archibald has been named as the new director of marketing at Clear-Com. Ms Archibald joins following a 17-year stint with Meyer Sound, where

she served for 12 years as the loudspeaker manufacturer’s director of marketing. As well as contributing greatly to Meyer Sound’s growth over the years, Ms Archibald has also been key to the development of AVIXA’s TIDE conference, which examines the impact of AV technology and how creative implementations of AV can help solve today’s business challenges. ‘Clear-Com is as committed as ever to growing its global business and developing more innovative communication solutions that help our customers stay connected,’ said Bob Boster,

president, Clear-Com. ‘Rachel’s extensive understanding of the pro audio sector together with her proven, results-driven marketing experience will enable us to articulate our plans to our customers, partners and the wider industry effectively and efficiently. We are very pleased to welcome her to the Clear-Com team.’ Equally pleased is Ms Archibald herself. ‘I’m excited to join a company with such an incredible commitment to customer support and manufacturing excellence,’ she said.

Anthony Velazquez Mr Velazquez has worked at Elation for over four years in a sales role. In his new position, he assumes responsibility for

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managing the Antari range of special effects machines, including launches and promotion, product training, inventory and market analysis. Meanwhile, Mr Butcher has been with the company for two-and-ahalf years as a lighting designer and programmer. His new role as Obsidian Control Systems specialist also encompasses other Elation control solutions such as the Digidot LED controllers and Capture lighting design software. He will work closely with the Obsidian Control Systems development team and will also help to manage new product launches. www.elationlighting.com

the industr y to provide more opportunities for forward-thinking companies to evolve their business models to deliver more value over the lifetime of the customer. I am privileged to be part of AVIXA and look forward to collaborating with some of the brightest minds in AV to bring about the next level of innovation and customer service.’ www.avixa.org www.qsc.com

EditShare hires Asian BD expert

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Elation appoints product specialists WORLD: Anthony Velazquez and Shawn Butcher have both taken on new roles at Elation Professional as product specialists. Mr Velazquez is now the lighting manufacturer’s Antari product specialist, while Mr Butcher has become control product specialist, which includes overseeing the new Obsidian Control Systems line. ‘We are excited to promote, from within our organisation, both Shawn and Anthony, who have proven over the years to be strong team players, both with a passion for servicing our customers,’ said Elation sales and marketing director, Eric Loader. ‘Their focus and dedication on developing these product categories will be key to our growth plans for each brand.’

WORLD: QSC’s CEO and president, Joe Pham, has been named chairman of the board of directors for 2019 at AVIXA. This marks Mr Pham’s fifth year on the board, having most recently served as vice chair during 2018. ‘The AVIXA board of directors is the foundation of our strength as the industry’s association and Joe Pham’s commitment to the industry and AVIXA is extraordinary,’ said AVIXA CEO, David Labuskes. ‘I’m proud to work beside him as we advance the audiovisual industry globally. On a personal note, Joe Pham is one of the finest individuals that I’ve had the privilege to meet during my entire 15 years in this amazing, AV industry.’ ‘The next few years will be an exciting time for AV as we continue to mature and move towards a deeper integration with the IT end-user,’ commented Mr Pham. ‘This shift will challenge

SOUTH EAST ASIA: Sundeep Menon has been appointed South East Asia sales director at EditShare. He will be responsible for defining the business development strategy across all sectors of media and entertainment, supporting EditShare’s market expansion, which saw growth in 2018 of more than 30%. Mr Menon has vast business development experience in India’s technology sector. He has developed media strategies for India’s Viacom 18, Network 18, Times Now, Sun TV and Republic TV, gaining a strong technical understanding of critical media workflows. His 20-year career also includes business development

leadership roles at Avid, Primestream and Apple. ‘With the rollout of technology like 5G and Cloud becoming a production reality, we are seeing a rapid uptick in enterprise projects across the Asian region,’ Peter Lambert, EditShare’s APAC sales director, disclosed. ‘Breaking from the traditional confines of media workflows, these projects are far more sophisticated and bring an added level of complexity to the business and technical operations, requiring experienced leadership from the vendor to navigate complex architecture and foundational needs. We have this skilled leadership in Sundeep Menon.’ ‘Broadcasters and media companies today simply cannot offer the same programming or add OTT to survive,’ said Mr Menon. ‘They have to drive contemporary media strategies to engage and grow viewership. This requires a new approach to the media foundation and an immense level of flexibility. I look forward to engaging these media businesses and pioneering new workflows with EditShare innovation.’ www.editshare.com

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Modulo Pi expands New PM at L-Acoustics Vue China gains sales and marketing independence CHINA: Vue China is now an independently owned and operated distribution company, serving Mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong. It will, however, remain closely linked with Vue Audiotechnik, continuing to hold the responsibility for all sales, technical support and marketing that it possessed when it was owned by the manufacturer. Phil Blue

and Meanwhile, Mr Green Gu hasHippo. been named the Ms Teyssier 10 new yearsVue of prior presidenthas of the China, experience within the pro Vue AV while William Xu, formerly industry, andmanager, most recently served China sales will take on as at an communications expanded role asmanager a corporate fellow French manufacturer Analog representative, functioning as Way. the main liaison between Vue In her new roleheadquarters at Modulo Pi,and Audiotechnik’s she will define Shanghai-based and implement aVue the expanded new marketing strategy, China support team. Mrto Xuraise will awareness andAudiotechnik educate existing and report to Vue founder potential and partners and CEO,customers Ken Berger. on the manufacturer’s products and their applications.

WORLD: Scott Sugden has taken on the role of product manager at L-Acoustics. He has served as the manufacturer’s head of US touring support since 2010. Reporting to director of product management, Jeff Rocha, Mr Sugden will put the experience relationships William Xu, Mrand Gu and Ken Berger he has built within the pro audio industry tosignificant use in his investment, new role. ‘Through ‘Scott an China outstanding the newisVue will deliver individual who demonstrates deeper resources, expanded a rare combination both technical technical supportof and sales, and acumen and great communication unprecedented market coverage skills focus on the user to putwith Vue aonkeen an entirely different

growth trajectory in one of the most critical pro audio markets on the planet,’ explained Mr Berger. ‘I’m thrilled to have Mr Gu and the Shanghai team as long-term partners in vaulting Vue to new

WORLD: Allen & Heath has appointed Martijn Verkerk as product manager for installation products. Mr Verkerk has 20 years of networked audio experience, working for the likes of Crestron Benelux and for Allen & Heath’s Netherlands distributor, Ampco without having to Flashlight. replace their Having first joined the British existing infrastructure’. manufacturer in 2016 as the a ‘We are excited to join technical marketing manager,

Avaya DevConnect programme and to have completed Avaya Mr Verkerk takes responsibility compliance testing,’ said for ensuring Allen & Heath’s Darryl Bryans, product line installationconferencing products meet market manager, at Bose requirements ‘Now in his our newmutual role. Professional. ‘Many installation specialists are customers can confidently deploy excited about the solutions our ControlSpace EX-1280CAllen with & Heath is offering for education, their Avaya Aura platforms.’ worship, leisure, cultural and ‘Technology partners like corporate installations,’ said Rob Bose Professional are helping Clark, build managing director of of Allen & Avaya our ecosystem Heath. ‘As we continue to develop

levels of presence, support and technical leadership in China.’ ‘Vue is a young brand but growing very fast in the industry,’ added experience, making him ideal Mr Gu. ‘I’m honoured to the have such candidate to fill the connection key crossa strong, long-term functional role of productand manager,’ with Vue headquarters, we said Mr Rocha. ‘As a member of the are already establishing top-tier L-Acoustics productand management levels of exposure service team, Scott will outstanding accompany to match Vue’s the new product development technical innovation and product process by liaising with is key performance. My team excited stakeholders across geographies to bring an even brighter future and company to help for Vue in the functions Chinese pro audio L-Acoustics upon market, andidentify, to makecapitalise China a key and communicate new product component of the brand’s global opportunities.’ growth.’ www.l-acoustics.com www.vueaudio.com

AllenAvaya-compliant & Heath grows ControlSpace becomes installation team

WORLD: Media server manufacturer Modulo Pi has grown its sales and www.modulo-pi.com marketing teams to support its ongoing international expansion. Phil Blue joins theProfessional’s company as WORLD: Bose international business developer, ControlSpace EX-1280C while Amandine audio Teyssier comes conferencing processor aboard marketing with and Avaya’s is nowascompatible communications manager.7.1 and Aura Session Manager Mr Blue possesses extensive Aura Communication Manager 7.1 experience software.in the areas of pro AV and servers. He most As amedia technology partner in the recently for VER, managing Avaya worked DevConnect programme, itsBose European media serverproducts is able to submit Test Lab. This reportedly ensures department, and has previously for compliance testing by the manufacturers add ‘best-in-class managed the distribution networksand capabilities to their network Avaya Solution Interoperability Amandine Teyssier and sales operations for Avolites

DevConnect-compliant solutions,’ noted Eric Rossman, vice president, partnerships and alliances at Avaya. ‘Innovative applications like ControlSpace EX-1280C help strengthen our position as a provider of business collaboration and communication this part of our business, we’re solutions.’ very pleased to be adding key personnel of the calibre of Martijn.’ www.avaya.com pro.bose.com www.allen-heath.com

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INSTALLATION • AV • LIVE SOUND • BROADCAST • POSTPRODUCTION • RECORDING • LIGHTING A-ZCONTENTS

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GSL gets a sibling d&b audiotechnik has introduced the more compact KSL System, the latest member of the SL-Series that retains the same performance capabilities of its GSL big sister THE KSL8 and KSL12 line array modules have been specifically designed for medium- to large-scale sound reinforcement, such as arenas, stadiums and festivals or smaller applications such as clubs, theatres, houses of worship and performing arts venues. KSL and GSL modules can work independently or together; they are described as an ‘ideal match’ in terms of tonality, headroom, coverage, planning and deployment infrastructure. Sharing the same vertical directivity, size, footprint, weight, rigging and driver complement, up to 24 KSL loudspeakers can be flown in vertical columns. The 80° horizontal directivity pattern of the KSL8 is maintained down to the lowest frequencies the loudspeaker produces, while the high output capability can cover a distance range of over 100m, depending on conditions. The KSL12 has a wider horizontal dispersion pattern of 120°, which is also maintained over the entire operating range. ‘The industry and the environment in which we operate are constantly evolving and this means our systems

are meaningful only when they deliver value to our customers and their clients,’ said Werner ‘Vier’ Bayer from d&b product management. ‘Premium acoustical performance for the highest quality listening experience is but one dimension. Workflow and a fully engineered system solution is another, but we are now in an era where the control of sound dispersion and the minimising of noise is of critical value to the events and the venues we serve. The SL-Series is therefore bigger in more than one dimension and we are delighted to be launching the KSL System to the market.’ The KSL8 and KSL12 house two 10-inch neodymium, forward-facing LF drivers and two side-firing, 8-inch neodymium LF drivers. A coaxial mid-high section contains an MF horn with an 8-inch driver and two 1.4-inch exit, 3-inch voice coil HF compression drivers mounted to a dedicated wave-shaping device. SL-Series flying hardware comes with a patended workflow with integrated tension and compression rigging modes, allowing splay angles between cabinets from 0° to

10° in 1° increments. The loudspeakers are driven actively by two channels of an appropriate d&b amplifier. One channel powers the 10-inch LF drivers, the second channel powers all other components, which are passively crossed over. This component geometry reportedly allows for a smooth, crossover design with well-defined overlaps between adjacent bands to provide consistent, even and accurate horizontal dispersion. Due to the arrangement of the front and side-firing LF drivers, seamless directivity control is reportedly maintained from the lowest frequencies the loudspeaker produces to above 18kHz. The cabinets are constructed from marine plywood and have an impact and weather protected PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection) finish. The front and side panels incorporate rigid metal grills backed by an acoustically transparent and water-repellent fabric. Each side panel incorporates a recessed handle, with additional handles provided at the rear.

Adamson CS-Series AMX Modero G5 touch panels Apogee FX Rack/MetaRecorder Version 2.0 ATC SCM12i Aten VP2730/VP1920 Audio Performance DLA3/MX Series Audio Precision B Series APx555/APx version 5.0 Audionamix Xtrax Stems 2/IDC 1.5 Ayrton Diablo-S/Diablo-TC/Merak-S/Merak-TC Blackmagic Unreal Engine supports DeckLink products Blue Ember Bose Array Tool BroaMan Route66 AutoRouter Cameo Opus Series/F Series/Zenit W300/Zenit B200 CAST Group wysiwyg R41/BlackTrax V2.3.3 CEDAR Audio SE 1 version 2/Trinity Enhance Celestion CDX14-2410 Christie Mirage SST Cinamaker Panel for Adobe Premiere Pro CC Claypaky Sharpy Plus/Axcor Spot 400 d&b audiotechnik KSL System dBTechnologies RS16000 Dejero Control Digital Projection Insight 4K HFR 360 DirectOut Prodigy.MP/DO.Net daemon added to EXBOX.MD Dynacord Iris-Net 4.0 Dynaudio Core series Elation Artiste Monet/Proteus Profile/Smarty MaX Electro-Voice C4.2LP/C6.2/P6.2 ETC Relevé Spot/Prodigy FlyPipe/QuickTouch Preset Eventide SP2016 Extron XPA Ultra High End Systems SolaFrame and SolaSpot 3000/Hog 4-18 iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2/QCon EX G2 IMT Vislink HCAM/UltraReceiver Just Add Power 709P2P Lectrosonics Duet V2.0 LynTec Xtend Power Control (XPC) Mackie MC Series/CR-Buds Series/Master Fader 5.0 Marshall V-LCD173HR Martin ELP WW and CL/MAC Allure Profile Meyer Sound USW-210P/MAPP XT and Compass updates Neumann NDH 20/KH 750 DSP Neutrik mediaCON NewTek Connect Spark Pro Nexo Geo M12 Nugen Audio Loudness Toolkit 2.8 Out Board TiMax FGPA dsp core Outline V10/V15 Panasonic LB series/TW series Panopto/Matrox Maevex 6020 Peerless-AV PJR125-EUK/PJR125-POR-EUK PK Sound Trinity 10 Pliant Technologies CrewCom updates Powersoft T Series RCF MR40/40T/40W/40TW and MR50/50T/50W/50TW RME DTOX-32/DTOX-16 ROE Visual Europe Vanish V8 Roland VP-42H/XS-42H Ross Video EVO Signature Series/OverDrive V18 RTI VMS-741/VSS-51 SAE Audio E series/PQM series/Suitcase series/LP428 Schoeps Mono Upmix Plugin Solid State Logic Native v6.1/FlexVerb/S300-32 Sommer Cable DVM-HDBT-M-F16 Sonarworks Sonarworks SR Sound Devices MixPre v3.00 Strand Lighting SPX LED WW Studio Technologies Model 5412/5418/5330/48D TASCAM TH-07 Tasker T42/TSK1078/TSL1091/TSK1070 LSZH TOA HX-7 update/VX-3308WM/RS-410ECR2/AM-CF1 Vari-Lite VL10 BeamWash Verity Audio Monster/IWAC220P Vitec MGW Diamond Tough Vue es-269 Waves Axis One/Dave Audé Producer Pack Wheatstone VoxPro 7.1 Work Pro Pyron Zylia Ambisonics Converter v1.2.0 and plug-in v1.1.0

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Dynaudio brings Core values DYNAUDIO IS bringing the ‘pinnacle of honesty, consistency and reliability to your studio’ with Core, a series comprising a 3-way monitor (Core 59) and a 2-way monitor (Core 7). The drivers include new tweeters that feature a resonance-defeating Hexis inner dome. Both Core 7 and Core 59 have digital inputs (AES3), support up to 24-bit/192kHz signals and the internal DSP is said to operate at the same high level when using the analogue inputs. The series has also been designed with flexibility in mind. Depending on the studio

environment, some monitors might need to be placed sideways or upside down, which might mean less-than-perfect contact with the surface area. Core solves this issue with four indentations on each side and a set of Dynaudio-developed pads to fit them. Core 59 also features a rotation flex system – the Orbit – which has been adapted from the manufacturer’s AIR series. It lets users rotate the plate that holds the mid/woofer and tweeter to suit either vertical or horizontal positioning. www.dynaudio.com

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Adamson is Milan-ready ADAMSON SYSTEMS Engineering has announced a new family of mobile loudspeakers that feature onboard Class-D amplification, DSP and Milan-ready (AVB) network endpoints. The CS-Series builds on the manufacturer’s S-Series and IS-Series. The first member of the family, the CS7p, features the ability to daisy-chain networked audio between multiple sources in addition to an analogue XLR input and output. It contains two 7-inch Kevlar neodymium transducers and a 3-inch compression driver. The speaker can also be paired to increase horizontal coverage and overall output. ‘The CS7p gives us the luxury of streaming audio over AVB with console manufacturers that are co-authoring the Milan specification alongside their

industry peers,’ explained Benoit Cabot, director of R&D at Adamson. ‘In an application such as FOH monitoring, it simplifies the deployment process by allowing users to make a single connection. In the future, the building blocks in the CS-Series will simplify complex system deployments by eliminating complications in network infrastructure. ‘With the CS7p and other upcoming CS-Series offerings, Adamson has taken steps to ensure compliance with Milan, but we have also included a fully redundant, daisy-chainable networking topology to ensure that the signal chain is manageable and secure.’

FOLLOWING THE launch of Prodigy.MC, DirectOut has released a second member of the Prodigy Series in the form of Prodigy.MP, a multifunction audio processor that shares the same 2U mainframe and modular design as Prodigy.MC but adds FPGAbased DSP for EQ, delays and summing matrices. Prodigy.MC is also described as offering greater flexibility in heterogenous systems and independent clocking by adding SRC capabilities.

integrated web server, with remote access via HTML and a JavaScriptbased user interface. Third-party, remote-control protocols may also be added for increased system integration and signal management capabilities. In other news, DirectOut has added DO.Net daemon to its EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI interface to allow users to remotely access and control the entire Andiamo Series. DO.Net is a technology based on a multicast system that transmits the control protocol

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Audionamix reduces interference XTRAX STEMS 2 is the latest edition of Xtrax Stems from Audionamix including a faster, advanced algorithm, higherfidelity drum processing and fully adjustable, real-time separation balance matrix with presets. The updates are said to provide heightened separation ability for live sets, mash-ups and remixes. The advanced algorithm reportedly offers 30% faster stem isolation and is said to dramatically improve separation quality, particularly when creating backing tracks and separating lead, background and harmony vocals into a single stem. The increased

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separation quality reduces drum interference in vocal and music stems, meaning that all separated stems are much cleaner, according to the manufacturer. Users can fine-tune and optimise the improved stems using the new, real-time separation balance feature. Presets are optimised for creating cappella, drum and backing tracks for any original piece, remix or live show element. Producers can also achieve custom balance using the fully adjustable matrix. Separations can be exported as individual WAV files or in Native Instruments’ STEMS file format. The software is compatible

with both Windows 7 (Service Packs 1–10) and Mac (10.12– 10.14) operating systems. Meanwhile, Audionamix has released IDC 1.5, the latest version of its Instant Dialogue Cleaner plug-in. The update reportedly offers expanded compatibility and unlimited gain reduction for unwanted background interference. At a turn of a knob, the software can remove wind, troubleshoot roomy files and control complex, varying background noise such as birds and insects, car and plane interference, and music. www.audionamix.com

Prodigy.MP The unit has four converter slots for analogue line level, microphone input and AES3 option modules, providing up to 32 local inputs and outputs. The hardware also supports two MADI and two Network Audio options. The MADI slots are available as BNC, SC optical and SFP modules, while two optional Network Audio boards can be equipped with Dante, Ravenna (AES67) or SoundGrid, increasing maximum channel capability to 416 inputs/420 outputs. Both Prodigy.MC and Prodigy.MP can be controlled locally via a 5-inch touchscreen on the front panel or via globcon. Prodigy.MP can also be accessed via its

within the MADI signal going from the EXBOX.MD to the connected Andiamo devices and allows users to remotely access and control them over a local network. Once the function is activated and set, available Andiamo devices automatically appear in globcon and are fully manageable from the software along with all other devices connected to the same network. The latest globcon beta, released at the same time, also introduces source selection (auto/manual) and MIDI triggering to EARS, the automatic input switching function of the EXBOX.MD. www.directout.eu

Economical power DESCRIBED AS the best choice for the economic application of sound reinforcement, SAE Audio has developed its E series. With a Class-D amplifier module and toroidal transformer power supply, the speakers can automatically identify and switch the voltage from 120V to 240V, making them suitable for use in multiple countries. Other features include XLR input and speakON NL4, routing mode selector and input sensitivity selector on the back panel, and channel independent protection/power and clip warning/ signal presence indicators on the front panel. The series comprises six models (E200, E400, E600, E800, E1000 and E1500), all with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and has been designed for small- to mid-sized applications, such as bars, cafés or lounges.

E1500 Staying with power amplifiers, the manufacturer has also released its PQM series combining a regulated SMPS power supply for a stable output signal level and the company’s patented Class I power modules that accurately track the input signal waveform. Two models make up the series: the PQM8 delivers four channels of 1,600W per channel at 2Ω and the PQM13 provides four channels of 2,500W per channel at 2Ω. Designed for midsized or large touring applications

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or fixed installations such as nightclubs, the amplifiers provide a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a voltage gain of 40.3dB

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for the PQM8 and 42.3dB for the PQM13. The Suitcase series, meanwhile, are lightweight, Class-D power amplifiers for portable applications. Two models, Suitcase4250S and Suitcase4250T, contain Power Factor Correction technology and universal mains R-SMPS. All four models include speakON NL4 and Phoenix Terminal output connectors for Suitcase4250T. There is a routing mode selector on the back panel and channel

independent protection and clip warning indicators on the front panel. Suitcase600 incorporates two channels of 1,000W at 4Ω; Suitcase800 two channels of 1,400W at 4Ω; and Suitcase4250S and Suitcase4250T provide four channels of 440W at 4Ω. Finally, the LP428 loudspeaker processor features a 96kHz sampling rate with 24-bit depth and 64-bit signal processing. It has a 110dB dynamic range on inputs and a 114dB dynamic range on outputs; a nominal input and output level of 0dBu; a maximum input level of 23dBu and a maximum output level of 12dBu; a frequency range from 10Hz to 40kHz; processing latency below 1ms; a 16-character LCD display; 100 presets; and a 220V/110V AC mains selector. www.saeaudio.com

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Hedd debuts the Type 30 High-frequency dBTechnologies goes on tour Blackline gains compression X-factor Amate provides a scalable solution Broadcast Innovation Days see success in Asia Ecler finishes things off Daydream, a regular fixture on the European festival calendar, has debuted in China.diversity Sue Su reports from Wheatstone corrects delay Fulcrum starts a family the inaugural event in Shanghai

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The head of the family NEXO HAS introduced the Geo M12 line array that will take its place at the upper end of the Geo M Series of sound reinforcement systems. Launched together with the MSUB18 companion sub-bass cabinet, the Geo M12 is aimed at mid-sized rental companies. Nicknamed ‘the Big Twelve’, Nexo sales director Denis Baudier explained that the module is ‘packed with design features that we premiered on

the Geo M10, and also benefits from patented technological and structural innovations that derive from our flagship STM Series modular line array.’ The Geo M12 contains a 12-inch neodymium LF driver paired with a 1.4-inch titanium diaphragm HF driver. It is available in two vertical dispersions: the 10° Geo M1210 and the 20° Geo M1220. Horizontal directivity is 80° by default for both modules but, by

A three Geo M12 and two MSUB18 stack

adding an optional Configurable Directivity Device (the Nexopatented CDD), it can be changed in seconds to 120°, using a magnetic fixing system. The module measures 370mm x 700mm x 446mm and weighs 34kg. It delivers a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz with nominal peak SPL of 140dB. A protected switch on the rear of the M12 module allows the user to change the box, on the fly,

from two-way passive to two-way active mode, without having to open the box. NXAMP can also be configured on the fly to match M12 in active or passive mode. Although it is partnered by the MSUB18, it shares the same phase response as other Nexo speakers, so it can be teamed up with any Nexo sub without requiring complex adjustment. www.nexo-sa.com

Vue extends e-Class THE ES-269 subwoofer combines two, precisionengineered 6x9 transducers, VueDrive electronics and the manufacturer’s Active Compliance Management (ACM) technology. Originally developed for Vue’s flagship hs-Class touring subwoofers, ACM allows for extended response with higher output than any traditional vented design topology by combining

3/4 PAGE The e-Class family both bandpass and vented alignments into a single enclosure. The use of ACM technology allows the es-269 to deliver a reference-quality, flat, low-end response down to 40Hz. The birch cabinet measures 9 inches x 23 inches x 17.75 inches and comes with integrated M10 attachment points and an optional wall/ceiling mounting bracket.

TS-690 Series

Conference System

TS-690 series is TOA's newest wired conference system focusing on the aspect of compact and lightweight design making it the most ideal plug-and-play conference system in the market. With ability to connect up to 24 units, the TS-690 series makes a desired set up for small-medium sized conference rooms, classrooms and press centers. The test function feature allows connections to be accurately verified.

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Neumann’s first studio headphone THE NEUMANN NDH 20 is the German manufacturer’s first headphone and is a closed-back model ideally suited to monitoring, editing and mixing tasks, even in loud and noisy environments. ‘Unlike most other closed-back headphones, the NDH 20 is also suited to mixing purposes,’ explained Wolfgang Fraissinet, president of Neumann.Berlin. ‘An unusually flat frequency response and natural stereo image allow for mixing with confidence and ensure compatibility to all playback systems.’ The 38mm drivers with high-gauss neodymium magnets are said to ensure high sensitivity and low distortion; in other words, the NDH 20 would not need a dedicated headphone amplifier. The headband is made of flexible

spring steel, while the ear cup covers are manufactured from lightweight aluminium. Large and soft memory foam ear pads reportedly make the NDH 20 a pleasure to wear for long periods without fatigue. The microphone is foldable for easy transportation.

In other news, the KH 750 DSP is a compact subwoofer ideally suited to smaller rooms. It has a flexible 2.0/0.1 Bass Manager to allow the subwoofer to be used in various configurations. On the back panel, there are analogue and digital inputs and outputs, four routing modes and adaptable acoustical controls. The two analogue XLR inputs are balanced as are the two analogue XLR outputs. The 192kHz/24-bit digital input can accept AES3 and S/PDIF signals. The Neumann.Control App for iPad gives users access to additional functions. The 10-inch long-throw driver has a large magnet, linear motor design and a stiff pressed steel basket.

Extron’s Ultra amps

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EXTRON HAS managed to cram more channels into a smaller space, and with less radiated heat, in its XPA Ultra line of power amplifiers. The models are claimed to run cooler than other Class-D amplifiers, extending component life and eliminating the need for ventilation rack space, while the lineup includes improved ‘ultra-fast’ wake-up from standby to ensure the beginning of audio is not cut off. An Everlast power supply,

Monster tower

two 1.73-inch HF neodymium compression drivers. Other features include a 120° x 10° (HxV) diffusion angle, 10 bands of PEQ, two Neutrik powerCON and DLR connectors, maximum output up to 138dB, 24-bit DSP and a birch plywood cabinet. Ideally paired with the SUB136TP, the speakers include a patented auto-locking mechanism that allows users to select angles while the speaker is on the ground. The IWA220iP, meanwhile, is an

professional grade signal-to-noise ratio, ultra-low inrush current and patented CDRS (Class-D Ripple Suppression) are also employed inside every XPA Ultra model. The amps deliver 35W or 100W per channel into 8Ω and 4Ω or 70V systems. www.extron.com

It’s a monster AFTER STACKING, Verity Audio’s Monster tower measures 2m tall. The stack consists of two asymmetric HF horns, two double 12-inch mid-bass Monster212s and two 21-inch ultra-bass Monster121Ss. UHF drivers can be added to increase power and fidelity. At a distance of 15m in a reverberant-free space, the tower can reach 142dB instantaneous maximum SPL. The tower has been designed for middle nearfield coverage, with a vertical axis of 20°, a lower vertical axis of 60°

and a horizontal angle of 110°. The power output is 2,000W at 4Ω and the low-frequency limit reaches 25Hz. Also available is the Monster212-UHF that consists of a UHF horn compression driver and can be used to adjust the appropriate vertical projection angle according to the height of the installation. The manufacturer has also launched the IWAC220P, a full-frequency vertical line array loudspeaker comprising two 10-inch LF neodymium drivers and

BUILDING ON the success of its MP Series in-ear monitors, Mackie has unveiled its MC Series professional headphones and CR-Buds Series high-performance earphones. The two models in the MC Series – the MC-150 and MC-250 – include 50mm transducers in a closed-back design for monitoring, mixing and personal listening. The MC-150 is described as providing the audio fidelity and punchy bass response of more expensive headphones, while the MC-250 is more suited for mixing and critical listening. Both models have ultra-soft ear pads and headbands, detachable cables and come with a carry bag. The CR-Buds Series is also available in two models: the CRBuds and CR-Buds+. The CR-Buds model features a high-performance dynamic driver for ‘rich’ lows and highs with a traditional earbud form factor and an in-line mic with a play/ pause/answer button. The CRBuds+ model features dual dynamic drivers and an over-ear design with a

choice of foam or silicone tips. Both models are said to have tangle-free cables and come with multiple ear tip sizes.

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Mackie has also released Master Fader 5.0, the next update to the app for its DL Series digital mixers. In this update, Android support has now been integrated. Master Fader 5.0 will be available for iOS and Android with support for DL16S and DL32S. Support for other DL Series models, as well as Mac and PC control, is coming in Master Fader 5.1. www.mackie.com

The MC-150 and MC-250

IWAC220P i version of the product and has been specifically designed for fixed installations. Ideally matched with the SUB136P, the speaker is available is black and white. www.verityaudio.fr

HD headphone monitoring TASCAM’S NEW TH-07 highdefinition headphone monitors have been designed to replicate the audio quality of high-end nearfield monitors. The TH-07 is intended for applications such as mixing and monitoring, and is tuned for a full, natural bass, flat midrange and clear high end. The TH-07 employs custommade 50mm drivers and has a frequency response from 10Hz to 30kHz with a sensitivity of 100dB (±3dB). The closedback design allows a full bass response while cancelling most

external noise. A circumaural design and soft, pliable leather earcups ensure comfor t when wearing the headphones during long sessions, even when wearing glasses. The earcups can also be rotated and angled for one-ear monitoring. A pair of detachable cables comes with the TH-07 – a shor ter, coiled lead with a 1 ⁄8-inch connector and a longer 2.6m cable with a multiconnector accommodating 1 ⁄8-inch and ¼-inch jacks. www.tascam.com

Loud and Clear The S360 combines main monitor performance with compact size, delivering a true reference even at high sound pressure levels. And with our GLM software, the S360 will intelligently adapt to your acoustic environment. So if you need to really feel the energy in your music â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or are working with large scale immersive film production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is no longer a choice between power and precision. Find out more at www.genelec.com/S360

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Blue launches XLR microphone DESIGNED FOR the ‘pristine’ capture of vocals and instruments, Blue has unveiled its Ember cardioid XLR condenser microphone for multitrack recording and capturing sound for YouTube video production and live streaming. The microphone features a proprietary, hand-tuned, custom condenser capsule and is said to deliver an open, clear and detailed performance for recording or streaming a wide variety of voices and instruments. A tight cardioid pickup pattern focuses on the sound source and reportedly minimises room noise for a clean, upfront sound. The streamlined

form factor and compact sideaddress design is ideal for placement in tight spaces. Customdesigned phantom power circuitr y and the cardioid polar pattern are said to ensure a consistent frequency response with minimal noise for a ‘rich, smooth vocal sound’. Ember comes with a mount for any standard microphone stand and is also compatible with Blue’s S3 Shock suspension mount and Compass boom arm accessories. www.bluedesigns.com

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Install-friendly monitoring ATC HAS adapted its SCM12 Pro to create the SCM12i Pro passive monitor. Designed for use in surround/multichannel recording/ mixing and immersive applications such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, the cabinet weighs 15kg and measures 400mm x 238mm x 235mm (HxWxD). Other features include an 80Hz to 16kHz (±2dB) amplitude linearity, a cut-off frequency of 56Hz to 22kHz, ±80° horizontal and ±10° vertical dispersion

and a maximum continuous SPL of 108dB. The SCM12i Pro has been manufactured around the same philosophy as ATC’s twoand three-way active monitor loudspeakers and includes the same driver components and technology found in these larger models. The tweeter is a 1-inch soft dome based on the manufacturer’s dual-suspension technology. It incorporates two suspensions, said to offer

greater control of the voice coil and dome motion, especially at higher sound pressure levels. The result is described as an extended high-frequency response with ‘much greater clarity and definition’ due to the reduction in disturbing anharmonic distortion. At the lower end of the frequency spectrum, mid/bass reproduction is handled by a 6-inch proprietary CLD drive unit. Using a 1.75-inch diameter voice coil and an FEA-optimised, high-energy symmetric gap motor system, the driver is reportedly capable of a ‘tremendous’ dynamic range with minimal power compression. The cone has been constructed using the company’s Constrained Layer Damping process that uses multiple laminated fabric cones to form a stiff, light and well-damped structure. The construction is said to create a smoother on- and off-axis frequency response and a reduction in distortion. www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk

PRODUCTS BUSINESS: REVIEW FEATURES: SHOW INSTALLATION

Big sound, small size

inserted with new up tocustomers 20 openGear cards ‘On an internationalare level, we meet every Located in hall N3, Verity/SAE has attended the show PC and server inputs year who are mainly connecting looking for Mac, products developed and almost every year, with SAE showcasing what it describes over BNC, twisted-pair audio and fibre manufactured in China.’ as ‘the most powerful 4-channel amplifier in the world’ – the to thebut LED ‘The first two days werefora output little quiet onscreens. the thirdBasic day 4 x 3,500W TX 3500Q model. ‘I think there are less people and monitoring of the [Friday] we were very busy,’configuration said Stephen Richards, sales here than last year,’ commented general manager, Bill Lee. 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It is able the crossover point, in resulting in (Simple Network at this show under the Artsound name, and it’s surpassed Several companies decided to participate the outdoor to reach down to 150Hz with a lobing, uneven and Management our expectations,’ said Rio Li, marketing manager for loudspeaker demonstration, and manyfrequency declared themselves flat frequency response of up to power response. The built-in Protocol) professional products. Many visitors who came to our booth happy with it. This included dBTechnologies, which was Bono Wu and18kHz Mac Lo from Manuele Poli from (±3dB). electronics package features a interface for wereEvid from our target market.’ taking part for the first time. ‘We have met many rental The family Phoenix Audio dBTechnologies’ lightweight, audio system-wide Taiwanese cable company SREXACT brought an Audio companies, and received some verytwo-channel positive feedback,’ power amplifier createdPoli. specifically Precision APx515 audio analyser to test differentmonitoring cables said APAC and Africa sales manager, Manuele ‘We are for self-powered products. The SE Audiotechnik launched three models from its new M-Line provide for customers. 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Big bass for tight spaces MEYER SOUND’S USW-210P is described as delivering a big bass impact for houses of worship or any place that demands a powerful, low-frequency performance in a low-profile subwoofer. The dual 10-inch drivers extend the low end to 30Hz in a narrow form factor for fitting in confined spaces, while the bass-reflex cabinet has been engineered for high efficiency and low distortion. A built-in, two-channel, Class-D amplifier provides crossover management, driver protection, and frequency and phase correction. The built-in crossover accepts full-range signals for users to daisy-chain components for signal distribution. The slanted connector panel allows users to flush-mount the cabinet against wall surfaces, with a required installation depth of 12 inches. The birch plywood enclosure is coated in a rugged, black textured finish with a stamped steel grille. The speaker has been designed for horizontal, vertical and free-standing installation. It integrates with other Meyer Sound systems, including CAL and Ultra Series loudspeakers, while the Intelligent AC power supply provides automatic voltage selection, EMI filtering, soft current turn-on and

USW-210P surge suppression. Optional RMS remote monitoring lets users keep an eye on speaker parameters from a Mac or Windows-based computer running Compass control software via an RMServer interface. Meanwhile, the manufacturer has announced upgrades for its MAPP XT system design tool and Compass control software. MAPP

XT 1.2.2 offers users the ability to perform copy and paste operations within the sound field and includes design data sets for the USW-210P and Acheron loudspeakers with woven screens. Predictive capability is now available for ground-stacked configurations for Leopard line array loudspeakers with companion 900LFC low-frequency control elements and for Lina loudspeakers with companion 750-LFC elements. Compass 4.3.4 allows users to open a MAPP XT project in Compass and have it automatically populate settings for output processing, delay integration, array correction and labelling of channels. Also included is delay integration for several of Meyer Sound’s newest loudspeaker products, including the UP-4slim and the USW-210P. In addition, delay integration has been expanded to include the Ashby ceiling loudspeakers and the UP4XP ultra-compact loudspeaker. The Compass 4.3.4 release supports Galaxy 1.3.4, RMServer 2.5.0 and CAL 1.5.0. The RMServer 2.5.0 version now includes support for the USW-210P subwoofer. A number of bug fixes have also been addressed in the new releases. www.meyersound.com

AutoRouter syncs with Avid and Yamaha

INITIALLY COMPATIBLE with standalone Optocore networks and DiGiCo fibre loops, BroaMan has announced that its Route66 AutoRouter with Optocore technology is now available for Yamaha TWINLANe cards, which support single- and multi-mode

optical fibre, and Avid AVB network cards. The device offers auto routing and an intelligent fibre patch bay, reportedly making it ideal for installations with multiple connection points and mobile stageboxes, as well as live

events and broadcast. It creates a redundant star out of ring topology and closes the loop automatically between active devices and mobile stageboxes. According to the manufacturer, there is no longer the need to patch cables manually as the system is always redundant. The device can be equipped with up to 40 duplex LC sockets allowing up to 20 different connections from different locations, devices or device groups. www.broaman.com

V10

Portable sound ENGINEERED SPECIFICALLY for users and performers who transport and operate their own reinforcement systems, Outline’s mono-sub V10 produces 4.5kW and the dual-sub V15 delivers 12kW of audio power. The enclosures are manufactured from birch ply and provide 125dB+ maximum SPL and hi-fi quality sound. Outline’s ‘sonic fingerprint’ has been carried over from its flagship systems so that the V10 and V15 can be combined with larger Outline systems for bigger events. The V10 incorporates two Vegas10 two-way point source

loudspeakers, one Sub118-SP23 amplified subwoofer, two NL2FX/ NL2FX cables with a standard speakON connector, one powerCON True1/Powercord power cable and one Wheelboard-01 for the subwoofer. The V15 includes two Vegas15 two-way point source loudspeakers, two Sub118-SP12 amplified subwoofers, two NL2FX/ NL2FX cables with a standard speakON connector, two powerCON True1/Powercord power cables, two Wheelboard-01 for the subwoofers and two loudspeaker poles. www.outline.it

RCF revamps MR Monitor

MR40 HOUSED IN restyled enclosures and available in either black or white finishes, the eight models constituting the MR Monitor series have been upgraded.

Varying in terms of size and power handling, both with and without line transformers, the new models are the MR40/40T/40W/40TW 40W and MR50/50T/50W/50TW 50W two-way bass-reflex speakers. Combined with RCF Low Inductance Compensated Crossover (LICC), all eight models come with 1-inch voice coil woofers and 0.8-inch voice coil dome tweeters, together with bracketry for wall mounting. Other features of the MR40 include passive filter 12dB/ octave with a 3kHz crossover frequency and an 80Hz/bass reflex (MR50: 65Hz). www.rcf.it

Flexible configuration THE DVM-HDBT-M-F16 from Sommer Cable subsidiar y Cardinal DVM is described as providing maximum modularity and flexibility with 16 slots for input and output cards, 12 of which can be used either as inputs or outputs and another four as outputs, meaning that all matrix combinations can be reached, from 1x15 to 12x4.

The system is said to provide ‘interrupt-free’ signal switching and offers different expansion cards: the three input cards with HDMI, VGA and HDBaseT interface feature a built-in scaler, EDID management and an analogue audio input. The two output cards with HDMI and HDBaseT interface are equipped with an extra analogue audio output by

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Sommer Cable. The HDBaseT cards also offer RS-232 and infrared interfaces and provide the intelligent PoH power supply to the

transmitter or receiver. HDMI and HDBaseT interfaces support HDMI 2.0 signals with the HDCP 2.2 copy protection standard as well

as resolutions up to 4K at 60fps. The VGA input card supports up to WUXGA signals at 60fps. The DVM-HDBT-M-F16 4K signal matrix is controlled via touchkeys on the device, via RS-232, with the supplied remote as well as through a web-based interface within the TCP/IP network. www.sommercable.com

IPX

IPX5:4 | IPX10:4 | IPX20:4 | IPX10:8

THE PINNACLE OF AMPLIFIER ENGINEERING IPX series multi-channel amplifiers mark the new, unprecedented standard for sound system amplification in mid to large-sized fixed installations. These amps offer seemingly unlimited power and have the most advanced DSP with FIR-Drive processing on board, supporting Dante audio and OCA. All models embody several proprietary amplifier technologies, such as Eco Rail, which can reduce power consumption up to 50% while maintaining outstanding audio and operational safety. Learn more: Dynacord.com/ipx

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TOA line array EN 54-certified TOA HAS announced that its HX-7 line array system has been certified according to EN 54 standards. The system is described as the perfect complement for public address and security systems in large venues such as halls and stadiums. It is a variable dispersion line array with SyncDrive waveguide technology and allows the adjustment of sound dispersion angles of 0°, 15°, 30°, 45° and 60°. The manufacturer’s EN 54 certified voice alarm system, VX-3000, has also received a firmware update and can now be combined with the new compact version of the VX-3000 – the VX-3308WM – which can be mounted on a wall. The VX-3000 system comes with low-loss, modular, Class-D amplifiers with three different power ratings for higher energy efficiency and lower operating costs. It can be used for both small and large applications, with up to 320

remote microphones and 160 audio sources. In other news, the manufacturer has announced that its RS410ECR2 emergency intercom station has been developed in accordance with German standard DIN VDE V 0827 for emergency and danger systems and uses the latest RFID technology, making it particularly suited for schools and other public buildings. For web conferencing, the AM-CF1 conference microphone combines real-time voice tracking technology with digital signal processing and two-way active speakers. According to the manufacturer, the high-quality speakers and array microphone collect sound by detecting and

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AM-CF1 in black

tracking voices in real-time to make team collaboration more productive and presentations more attractive. Staying with microphones, the EM-380 is a cardioid condenser microphone designed for use in lecture halls, houses of worship and paging applications. It can be powered by both battery and phantom power, and has a frequency response of 50Hz to 16kHz. Weighing 550g, it has a rated sensitivity of –41dB and a rated impedance of 750Ω (balanced). The AX-0120 is a compact, IP-based amplifier that can be placed on a desktop, wall-mounted or rack-mounted, and occupies a 1U space. The input and output terminals use a removable plug that reportedly provides for an easy wire connection. It is described by the manufacturer as lightweight and compact, with a highly efficient design. When combined with the company’s IP-100XI amplifier network module, the network

EM-380 function is extended. A protection circuit prevents the amplifier from short circuiting, overloading and abnormal temperature rises by breaking the external connection. Finally, the Trantec S5.5 wireless system has also been upgraded. New features include black fascia designs with distinctive colour backlit indicators, a stronger belt clip, handheld transmitters with removable capsules, an RF link out for cascading receivers, an RF Walk Test added to software v1.6 and monitoring software now compatible with Windows versions 7, 8 and 10. www.toa.jp

Robust data connection ‘WITH INCREASING digitisation, the demand for high-quality and robust data connectors is steadily increasing,’ said Fabio Röllin, product manager at Neutrik AG. ‘More and more manufacturers rely on USB Type-C technology. However, a lockable interface to connect professional audio components, storage media, cameras, monitors and computer

mediaCON

hardware has been missing. The new mediaCON series offers a

solution for professional AV and broadcast applications, live rental,

system integration and industrial applications.’ All components of the mediaCON family have been designed for data rates up to 10Gbps, 100W power and 10,000 mating cycles. The flush-mount panel socket has a push–pull locking mechanism and can be mounted from the front or the rear. The majority of the moulded cable connector is

concealed when mated and locked in place to protect against dirt and mechanical stress, and reportedly ensures a reliable connection. mediaCON cables with bend protection are available in lengths of 0.5m and 1m, and the cables and panel sockets are compatible with standard USB-C products. www.neutrik.com

RTI simplifies presentation switching Break out of the rack

VMS-741 RTI HAS announced two presentation scaler switches intended to simplify operation in meeting and control rooms. The VMS-741 is a rack-mountable scaler, comes with seven inputs and accepts a variety of input formats including HDMI, Display Port, VGA and analogue audio. The VMS-741 combines seamless, glitch-free switching with advanced scaling, allowing up to seven video sources to be switched to the HDMI output. In addition, the video output can be adjusted with different screen layouts for viewing up to four sources simultaneously

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on one display. The VMS-741 offers various control options with IR and RS-232, a web-based GUI and front panel buttons for source selection and menu options. The other compact scaler switcher, the VSS-51, is intended for classroom and lecture hall use, comes with five inputs and accepts a variety of input formats, including a microphone. It combines seamless switching with advanced scaling and has mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT video outputs for delivery of HD video to an additional display via the VSW-51R HDBaseT receiver. The VSS-51 offers various control options including RS-232, web interface and front panel. www.rticorp.com

WITH THE aim of replacing two traditional multicore breakout cables with a single 19-inch rack unit, RME has developed the DTOX Series of D-sub to XLR breakout boxes.

AES/EBU inputs and eight AES/ EBU outputs. The DTOX-32 is pin-compatible to the common TASCAM pinout as well as the popular Yamaha pinout. An internal connector allows the user

DTOX-16 There are currently four models in the series that differ in the number of connections they offer; however, all of them feature 16 XLR sockets on one side and two D-sub connectors on the other. The DTOX-32 is a double D-sub solution for AES/EBU signals, with one D-sub conver ted to four XLR males and four XLR females each, equalling eight

to change between both formats separately for both D-subs. For analogue connections, the DTOX16 is available in three versions: DTOX-16 I – with only inputs (XLR female); DTOX-16 O – with only outputs (XLR males); and DTOX16 I/O – with eight female and eight male sockets. www.rme-audio.de

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Accurate analytics THE MARSHALL V-LCD173HR has both HDMI and HDSDI inputs and outputs, and features a 17.3-inch display in native (1080x1920) resolution. It has been constructed with a 6U design and comes with built-in histogram, peaking, false colour, exposure along with adjustable

safety markers, brightness, contrast and aspect ratio. The monitor includes rack ears for rack mounting, an optional VESA mount for desktop use and BNC connectors. The V-LCD173HR is REC 709 compliant and comes with LED Tally lights, image flip ability and

a headphone jack for monitoring two channels of audio. According to the manufacturer, the monitor enables users to get accurate analytics on their video image for precise broadcast, live stream and cinema production uses. www.marshall-usa.com

LynTec extends power EXTENDING BEYOND the traditional reach of the company’s relay panels and motorised circuit breakers, LynTec has unveiled its Xtend Power Control (XPC) remote relay modules and a standalone controller. The relay modules can be placed in the rack, behind line arrays, on rigging or anywhere equipment is located. Each module contains an electrical connection, a power plug and an Ethernet por t. Using LynTec’s IP-based GUI, users can set up and customise the control and sequencing for each device. The family includes the XRM 20 Relay Module, a standalone

20-amp cube enclosure with two independent relays to control the two onboard duplex plugs; the XRM 30 Relay Module, a standalone 30-amp cube enclosure with a single relay switch that controls a single 30-amp L5-30 receptacle; the XRS 20 Rack Sequencer, a

1U rack-mounted enclosure powered from a 20-amp circuit to provide control to three duplex receptacles, each of which has its own relay switch for onboard sequencing; and the XRS 80 Rack Sequencer, a hardwired ver tical rack-mounted strip that can manage up to

four 20-amp circuits that power four corresponding duplexes, each with its own relay switch to provide onboard control. The XPC standalone controller incorporates LynTec’s RPC control solution (previously only available in the company’s RPC series motorised circuit breaker panel),

RPCM mobile distro, RPCR wallmounted relay panel or NPAC rack-mounted relay panel. Users can now take advantage of all the features of the RPC controller in a standalone 1U rack-mounted enclosure. The controller can manage lighting and AV systems across multiple control zones and protocols, and offers customisable step rates and delay settings for sequencing, load shedding at the circuit level for emergency off, auto-on for egress lighting and a built-in timer for automated control. www.lyntec.com

TNi-4030

M3000

The HH M Series power amplifiers are ultra-high power, flexible 4 channel 2U rack amplifiers designed to provide maximum performance. • Four Channels, Bridgeable to 2, 3 or 4 Channels • Balanced XLR In and Link Out x4, • Ultra-Light, Class D • Heavy Gauge 2U chassis • High Quality, over engineered Universal 90-260V Regulated Power Supply • Anti-Tamper Panel Included • Output Power : 3Kw Max • Minimum impedance: 2 Ohm

The HH TNi-4030 cabinet is an ultra-compact full range loudspeaker in the Tessen Installation Range. It is designed to provide maximum performance in its class and be visually unobtrusive It is designed primarily for fixed install use. • 4 x 3″ Full range Passive Speaker, Bass Reflex • 90°H x 30°V directivity enables precise control of sound field • Compatible with wide range of industry standard mounting hardware, including the HH bracket (HH-BRK10 available separately) • Weatherproof IP55 rated enclosure • Frequency response (-10) : 85 – 20kHz • Max SPL (1M) (Peak) : 112dB • 400W Peak, 200W Continuous, 100W RMS • Nominal System Impedance: 8 ohm • Injection Moulded Cabinet • White or Black finish

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Multi-dimensional sound PK SOUND has released what it believes to be the first midsized, three-dimensionally controlled sound system of its kind. Trinity 10 is configured remotely to provide users with a completely new set of tools and control over the ver tical and horizontal polar directivity of

Each Trinity 10 module features a Coherent Midrange Integrator (CMI) to combine mid- and high-range frequencies along with precisely spaced low-frequency apertures for smooth and controlled directivity. The CMI waveguide is variably adjustable from 50° to 120°, both

the entire array. The system is powered by a 3,000W, Class-D amplifier to maximise headroom and maintain clear audio output. As Trinity 10 uses the same high- and mid-frequency components and waveguide as the larger Trinity module, PK Sound repor ts ‘seamless integration’ when both models are used together.

symmetrically and asymmetrically, giving engineers the ability to focus the sound field and increase the loudspeaker’s longthrow capabilities by increasing its sensitivity. Trinity 10 is equipped with dual bandpass loaded, 10-inch transducers and two 6.5-inch midrange transducers coupled to a CMI waveguide through

A new standard in frequency response SONARWORKS HAS developed a new digital sound standard, which is included in a new update to its Reference 4 sound calibration software. Named Sonarworks SR, the new standard is designed for speakers and headphones to set the frequency response to replicate completely neutral speakers in a treated room. The calibration of headphones is performed via a pre-measured profile in Sonarworks Lab, while speaker calibration is carried out using the Sonarworks measurement software. Following the update to Reference 4, Sonarworks SR will be included in every Sonarworks software

release. This, the manufacturer states, negates the need for users to check their mixes on different listening systems, dramatically improving workflow and production times. ‘Every room and every headphone invariably has the effect of colouring sound,’ said Martins Popelis, VP and co-founder of Sonarworks. ‘By establishing Sonarworks SR, we have an opportunity to align the entire audio industry on a common audio reference that works with unprecedented accuracy across different locations, devices and operators.’ www.sonarworks.com

Riding Waves on a new Axis WAVES AUDIO has unveiled Axis One, a custom-built computer that has been optimised to run Waves applications. A turnkey solution for live sound, broadcast and studio applications including tracking, mixing and mastering, Axis One is a portable, 2U unit.

Axis One With Waves SoundGrid connectivity, Axis One can serve as the core of a SoundGrid system, offering ‘seamless’ integration with SoundGrid I/O devices and servers. It runs on Windows 10 and features an Intel i5 8600 processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM and an SSD with 256GB of internal storage. It also includes a pair of HDMI ports, one display

port, a SoundGrid port (EtherCon connector), an Ethernet port (RJ45 connector), eight USB2/3 connections and a USB-C port. In other news, Waves has released the Dave Audé Producer Pack. This new set of eight plugins has been hand-picked by the Grammy-winning music producer, who has worked with the likes of Sting, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga, providing virtual instruments, effects and mixing tools for music production. Included in the set are five synth, piano and bass instruments: Codex Wavetable Synth, Electric Grand 80 Piano, Electric 88 Piano, Electric 200 Piano and Bass Slapper. The remaining plug-ins are for automatic kick/bass sidechaining (OneKnob Pumper), vocal de-essing (Sibilance) and drum shaping (Smack Attack). www.waves.com

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phase plugs designed to increase sensitivity and integrate with high frequencies. The system also features a dual driver highfrequency compression device coupled directly to an integrated planar waveguide to reportedly reduce the overall length, internal diffraction and distortion across the entire high-frequency band. PK Sound’s Kontrol software allows users access to internal functions of each module remotely, so that each array can be flown straight or adjusted in the air. Trinity 10 also uses Auto-Align, a rigging system that is remotely adjustable from 0° to 12° in 0.1° increments. The system also provides 25 individual horizontal directivity options that can be arranged in any order in the array and finetuned on the fly, so that users can change the directivity of the system to suit any number of audience configurations in different venues. www.pksound.ca

Effective voice enhancement CEDAR AUDIO has completed its first major upgrade to the SE 1 Speech Enhancer since its launch in 2017. With improvements to both the noise reduction and speech enhancement aspects of its algorithm, version 2 allows the unit to reveal more speech

The SE 1 Speech Enhancer

Trinity Enhance

with lower residual noise than previously. Existing units can be connected via USB to a computer holding the updated firmware. In other news, Trinity Enhance is an advanced filtering tool developed for the manufacturer’s Trinity surveillance system and is available as an AAX, AU, VST2 and VST3 plug-in that is compatible with all common audio and video playback and editing platforms. The audio forensic toolkit comprises four related processes that suppress background and broadband noise and enhance speech to increase listenability and intelligibility. Designed primarily for speech enhancement in forensic laboratories, Trinity Enhance can also be used to clean interviews and reports intended for broadcast that were recorded in particularly noisy environments. www.cedar-audio.com

Breaking the mould OUT BOARD has introduced its TiMax FPGA dsp core to ‘break the mould with unparalleled new creative tools for spatial reinforcement, 3D immersive audio and spatial acoustic enhancement’.

The FPGA version will replicate all of the manufacturer’s existing TiMax dsp resources but with extended delay-matrix memory and smooth dynamic delay morphing algorithms for transparent real-time vocal and instrument localisation as well as immersive

layered moving effects. The FPGA upgrade option will be available to current TiMax SoundHub customers to ‘future-proof their existing investment well into the long term’. www.outboard.co.uk

CONQUER THE

ELEMENTS Outdoor rated speakers need to conquer more than just the elements. To be considered high-end audio, a speaker needs to deliver full range high-fidelity sound even in challenging open spaces. In the MX series, this sound is perfected in an ultra-compact architectural case, mounted on a leading-edge single arm bracket that is IP rated to withstand nature in all its fury. The MX series - a conquest of the elements, a conquest of design.

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Audio Precision improves stability THE B SERIES APx555 analyser from Audio Precision has been developed to improve sine generator frequency stability with an accuracy of <30ppm. The second-generation APx555 can now also generate low-distortion analogue sine burst signals from 5Hz to 100kHz and allows users to independently invert the signal polarity of balanced channel outputs. It has lower system residual distortion, with THD+N improvement above 50kHz (−2dB) and THD improvement above 5kHz (varying from −2dB to −5dB). For engineers validating and testing complex, multichannel and analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs), the B Series APx555 also offers an ADC Test Mode option capable of generating balanced analogue audio signals mixed with a calibrated common mode DC offset voltage. This optional feature is useful for testing devices that

require APx500 audio measurement software version 5.0 (or later) but are compatible with APx project files created from version 4.6 (or earlier) software. In related news, APx audio measurement software version 5.0 is now available. With this release, the manufacturer has added the ability to measure the transfer

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B Series APx555 ADC test operate on a single supply voltage and require inputs with a DC bias voltage, such as audio codecs and ADC chips in mobile products. The ADC Test Mode also includes programmable voltage limits to prevent overvoltage damage to the device being tested.

The B Series introduction applies to the entire line of APx audio analysers, with all systems incorporating a redesigned embedded processor module that enables playback of longer arbitrary waveforms and improved download speeds. B Series APx analysers

APx v5.0 transfer function measurement example

redundant Dante operation, the third for accessing the management menu system), an internal web server for monitoring and configuration, front-panel indicators, a display and push-button switches.

while troubleshooting features include signal loop-back and tone generation. As for the Model 5418, its eight mic/line audio inputs, found on the front panel, use standard three-

button switches or remotely using the management web pages or ST controller software application. A monitor section delivers visual and audible tracking of input and output signals.

pin female XLR connectors. Its analogue audio input signals are converted to 24-bit PCM digital and then transported via Dante. The unit includes an adjustable preamplifier gain, high pass filters and P48 phantom power. Parameters can be controlled via front-panel, push-

Also new from Studio Technologies is the Model 5330 Flex-Use Dante audio interface for interfacing analogue signals with Dante AoE media networking solutions. It allows four line-level analogue sources to be connected, outputting a digital signal by way of four transmitter

New Models from Studio Technologies THE MODEL 5412 audio interface and the Model 5418 mic/line interface from Studio Technologies are Dante-compliant for use in Audio over Ethernet (AoE) network applications. The Model 5412 supports analogue line-level inputs and outputs, and is available in two versions – one with eight input and eight output channels, the other with 16 of each. The 5418, meanwhile, allows users to connect eight analogue microphone or line-level sources and to output the signals in the Dante digital domain via an Ethernet interface. Both models are designed to be lightweight and 1U in size with power from 100–240V, 50/60Hz or 12V DC with redundant operation. They both also include three Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces (two to support

function of electronic audio and electroacoustic devices using any broadband signal. Release 5.0 also enables electronic activation of software option licences, eliminating the iButton requirement for such options with earlier versions of APx audio measurement software.

Model 5412 The Model 5412 has 25-pin D-subminiature connectors for interfacing with balanced and unbalanced sources and destinations. The manufacturer promises ‘low noise, low distortion and high headroom’ in regards to audio performance,

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channels associated with the Dante interface. Four signals that arrive by way of Dante can be converted to analogue and then output as balanced line-level signals. A dualchannel/stereo monitor section facilitates the input and output signals to be selectively observed using meters, a headphone output and line-level outputs. The Model 5330 is compatible with AES67 and Dante Domain Manager (DDM), and supports 24-bit digital audio signals with sample rates of 44.1kHz and 48kHz. Finally, the Model 48D Dante Bridge enables the sending and receiving of audio signals between two independent local area networks. www.studio-tech.com

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Reverb plug-in goes for bigger sound

AIMED AT seasoned recording engineers, Eventide has released a Reverb plug-in. Recreating a classic collection of reverb algorithms, the SP2016 is a pro audio rack-mount, multi-effects processor with three reverb types available in two versions: Vintage and Modern. Room is an effect that can be used for reverberant doubling and single echoes; Stereo Room recreates the ambience of a large concert hall; and Hi-Density Plate is a plate reverb with dual pickups simulating the effect of a big, heavy plate, allowing users to make vocals, guitars and percussive instruments appear bigger and brighter. The Modern versions of the algorithms

are brighter, more diffused and use higher bit resolution. Users can control the structure of the reverb by fine-tuning the controls, including Predelay, Decay, Position and Diffusion. While an EQ section allows for simpler high and low filtering of the reverb with adjustable filter ranges, the low filter can be used to cut or boost at the specified frequency. The plug-in also includes artist presets, including some by Dave Pensado, Joe Chiccarelli, Richard Devine, Sasha, George Massenberg, Buda & Grandz and Erin Tonkon.

DESIGNED FOR use in film and music recording in addition to broadcast commentary and interviews, Schoeps has created Mono Upmix Plugin that extracts diffused audio and distributes it to two or three channels. While improving the timbre and spatial quality of a mono signal, another benefit of the plug-in is spatial depth. Developed by Swiss specialist Illusonic, the algorithm differs from the conventional Upmix approach as it adds nothing to the original signal, while being fully downmix-compatible. While the sound of a monophonic dialogue signal is significantly improved with the plug-in in film and broadcasting applications, in music recording it can support

microphone signals to be integrated at a higher level and equally into the mix. Available as 1-to-2 L/R and 1-to-3 L/C/R versions from the Plugin Alliance, its use is warranted when monophonic room signals are present. The range of setups with suspensions and windscreens for Double MS 5.1 surround technology has been expanded with the development of a free Double MS plug-in. The new software decodes the three signals of a Double MS microphone during postproduction to produce an optimised signal in stereo or surround.

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Limited edition FX

Apogee FX Rack APOGEE HAS debuted its Apogee FX Rack with a limited initial release of four native plug-ins: EQP-1A, Opto-3A, ModEQ 6 and ModComp. The plug-ins are combined with audio hardware DSP and ‘simple yet flexible’ workflow options, and are compatible with AU, VST and AAX formats on macOS. In native mode, the plug-ins can be used in any DAW on a Mac without the need for Apogee hardware. Hardware DSP in Apogee Element

Series and Ensemble Thunderbolt interfaces can now be activated by the FX Rack system. In print mode, Apogee FX can be applied directly to the Apogee hardware input by opening the FX Rack in Apogee Control, applying the desired processing and selecting record. When the FX Rack is opened in a DAW and linked to an Apogee hardware input, a parallel FX Rack is automatically opened in the lowlatency monitoring path. DualPath

Monitor mode means that changes in either plug-in are instantly mirrored to maintain a consistent sound so there is no need to switch between windows. Designed for multi-take recording, tagging and file organisation for field recording, the manufacturer has also released MetaRecorder Version 2.0, a two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that supports the UltraSync Blue module by Timecode Systems with an in-app purchase as well as compatibility with products such as Jam+ and MiC+. With the additional purchase of the UltraSync Blue module, iOS users can wirelessly sync audio and video from up to four devices over Bluetooth with a range of up to 10m. The Blue timecode protocol is currently compatible with two iOS apps: Mavis Camera and Metarecorder. Once the Bluetooth connection is established within the Mavis Camera app (for video) or Apogee Metarecorder (for audio), each connected device will be synced and ready for recording. www.apogeedigital.com

iCON looks to the next generation iCON PRO Audio has released its QCon Pro G2 and QCon EX G2 USB-MIDI controller stations, nextgeneration versions of its eight-channel universal control surface and accompanying extender. The QCon Pro G2 comes with nine motorised faders – eight channel faders and one master fader – each 100mm in length and featuring 10-bit resolution. Eight multipurpose push encoders are each surrounded by 11 LEDs that light up to indicate relative position of rotation so users do not need to look back at the host computer. Also included are 78 assignable buttons and six illuminated transport buttons, a jog shuttle wheel and two external control connections on ¼-inch TRS jacks for receiving optional SPD-01 foot pedals. A 12-segment LED display is provided for SMPTE or MIDI beat clock information. The QCon Pro G2 supports Mackie Control and HUI emulation and comes complete with overlays

QCon Pro G2

for most popular DAWs. The QCon Pro G2 is expandable to 32 channels using three USB 2.0 connection-equipped QCon EX G2 extenders. The QCon EX G2 comes with set levels, fine-tuned EQs and effects, record automation and punch-in and punch-out of recordings, and is outfitted with eight motorised channel faders, eight multipurpose push encoders and two foot pedal connectors. For both the Pro and EX versions, 12-segment LED level meters are provided for each channel and a large backlit LCD shows channel names and parameter values. www.icon-global.com

CrewCom adds Fiber Hub PLIANT TECHNOLOGIES has unveiled new and enhanced firmware for its CrewCom wireless communications system that includes the new Fiber Hub. The CHB-8F Fiber Hub expands CrewCom capabilities by allowing up to eight connections using standard SFP-based por ts along with a single copper por t for inter facing with existing CrewNet connections. CrewCom is a wireless intercom solution designed to enable high

The CrewCom family

user density, large range and scalability. The manufacturer

also states that the system includes the ‘smallest, fully

featured, professional, full-duplex wireless radio pack’, offering ‘excellent voice quality and multiple simultaneous frequency’. Fur thermore, unlike a matrix-based architecture, CrewCom is based on a decentralised network platform that enables system resources to be delivered to where they are needed.

The system is built on a ‘highly scalable’ platform and comprises a family of devices to facilitate any size and type of application. The products that form the solution are available in 2.4GHz and 900MHz versions – the 900MHz versions are limited to use in areas where the band is legal. These frequency ranges can be used in any combination simultaneously on a single system. www.plianttechnologies.com

v3.00 for MixPre series SOUND DEVICES has introduced its v3.00 firmware update for the MixPre series of audio recorders, mixers and USB audio interfaces. Features include support for third-party USB control surfaces; ambisonic and binaural recording, monitoring and playback for the MixPre-6 and MixPre-10T; a pre-roll buffer for the MixPre-3, MixPre-6 and MixPre-10T; wireless control and metering for MixPre-M models from iOS and Android devices; and ASIO drivers for MixPre-M models. Four third-party USB control surfaces can now connect to the

MixPre and control fader, trim (gain), pan, low cut, reverb, record and stop. MixPre v3.00 supports the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio and nanoKONTROL2, Akai MIDImix and Novation Launch Control XL. The ambisonics plug-in for MixPre-6 and -10T is a key addition to v3.00 and includes A-Format, B-Format and A- to B-Format conversion, realtime binaural and stereo monitoring and simultaneous recording of AmbiX, FuMa, LR Stereo and LR Binaural. Pre-roll provides a safety

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The MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 offer 5s of pre-roll; the MixPre-10T offers 10s. MixPre-M models used as a computer audio interface with Windows OS computers are no longer limited to two-input, twooutput and 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling rates. Version 3.00 works with the latest MixPre ASIO driver to offer multichannel I/O (MixPre-3M = 5-in/2-out; MixPre6M = 8-in/4-in out; MixPre-10M = 12-in/4-out) at sample rates up to 96kHz.

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Lectrosonics sharpens its Duet LECTROSONICS HAS made a firmware update to its Duet digital wireless monitor IEM/IFB system, V2.0. The update includes a host of new features and developments, including improved audio quality, shortcuts on the front panel to assist in quick set up, a volume lock and additional flexibility in setting the audio gain and limiter functions. With the new update, users can now do a front panel IR sync operation and similarly turn on or off the RF transmission without requiring access to the menus. Designed and developed with professional touring, installation,

theatre, filmmaking and broadcast customers in mind, the Duet system consists of the M2T dualstereo, half-rack transmitter and M2R diversity beltpack receiver. It covers the UHF frequencies from 470–608MHz in a single range, uses digital modulation for transmission and can accept analogue or Dante digital inputs. The M2R receiver audio setup includes an option for negative gain on the limiter screen, allowing adjustment to the maximum gain available, for instances where artists may be using extra sensitive earphones. The limiter screen features a meter showing the amount of gain reduction acting on the signal. Additionally, there is now a

Zylia updates Ambisonics Converter ZYLIA HAS updated its Ambisonics Converter to v1.2.0 and its Ambisonics Converter Plugin to v1.1.0. Ambisonics Converter v1.2.0 supports Zylia’s new ZM-1-3E microphone and has improved the sound quality of Ambisonics filters for the

ZM-1-1D, ZM-1-1C and ZM-1-3E arrays. According to the manufacturer, they should now sound more neutral out of the box, but the change may require some small adjustments of EQ settings. A normalisation parameter has been added and users can now set normalisation between SN3D

and N3D. Minor bugs such as the estimation of the progress bar for .wv file conversion and the sensitivity of the rotation slider have been fixed. Ambisonics Converter Plugin v1.1.0 has also improved the sound quality of Ambisonics filters

for the ZM-1-1D, ZM-1-1C and ZM-1-3E arrays, and support for the ZM-1-3E has been added. The manufacturer has fixed the minor bugs that were present in the input field of evaluation slider and the wrong sample rate warning. www.zylia.co

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threshold-off setting, which allows users to bypass the limiter for a more dynamic audio response. The M2R receiver lets users turn the LEDs on or off. And, since many users are employing the Duet system as an IFB solution for broadcast facilities, mono earphones can now be used with the receiver. www.lectrosonics.com

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IPX amps offer custom GUIs DYNACORD’S IPX multichannel DSP amplifiers incorporate the 4.0 release of Iris-Net software – from sister brand Electro-Voice – for system configuration, remote control and supervision, which facilitates customisable graphical user interfaces and individual user access permissions. Four IPX amplifiers are available: the IPX 5:4 (4 x 1,250W at 4Ω); the IPX 10:4 (4 x 2,500W at 4Ω); the IPX 20:4 (4 x 5,000W at 4Ω); and the IPX 10:8 (8 x 1,250W at 4Ω). The four models offer a power density of 5kW, 10kW and 20kW with all channels driven. They each

feature eight Dante audio inputs as well as analogue input options. Native network redundancy and configurable input failover and fallback functionality are also included. The Iris-Net 4.0 software supports Ethernet, CobraNet, CAN bus and USB connectivity, as well as Omneo, Dante and AES70 (OCA). It is aimed at live sound and installed applications, including complex stadium installations, cruise ships and houses of worship. www.dynacord.com www.electrovoice.com

Loudness Toolkit updated NUGEN AUDIO has added a new loudness parameter, Dialogue LRA, to its Loudness Toolkit. According to the manufacturer, the parameter will allow users to simultaneously monitor multiple integrated measures and help facilitate an efficient workflow when working with the recent loudness guidelines, such as the new Netflix best practice document. The Loudness Toolkit includes the VisLM loudness meter, ISL limiter and LM-Correct quick fix tool. Enhancements to the VisLM include improved compliance alert indicators and SAWA (LEQm) standardisation. ISL can now natively support track counts up to 7.1.2, while LM-Correct has been updated to handle 7.1.2 de-interleaved files offline and natively handle 7.1 and 7.1.2 tracks in the Avid and Adobe timelines. The upgrade also introduces support for native 7.1.2 audio processing and new loudness parameters for advanced loudness control and dialogue consistency. Loudness Toolkit 2.8 also includes the DynApt extension, a standard for all new customers, while existing customers can find upgrade options in their online account areas on the Nugen Audio website. In other news, the manufacturer has unveiled its Audio Management

Batch processor extension (AMB) that adds enterprise functionality to its modular software. The extension expands the features required for larger businesses with automated networked systems and is said to help customers integrate the solution more deeply into automated production workflows. The technology includes numerous options for high-speed audio loudness measurement and correction, upmixing, dynamics control, decoding and file handling. The new enterprise functionality allows for full automation using scripts, as well as integration within a larger Media Asset Management (MAM) platform. The enterprise extension adds email support, queue completion notification, analysis failure, bad file and error state notifications, post-processing script execution, cross-platform command line support (OSX/

Windows), Linux platform remote control, queue priority specification and processing thread state dashboard indicators. AMB is said to accelerate workflows and reduce delivery times for a range of different tasks, with separate modules available for upmixing and loudness management. AMB includes threaded algorithm processing and multiple processing paths that are addressable for simultaneous parallel handling of files and queues. Example modules include extensions to repurpose content for LRA or to process audio within MXF, Dolby E or .mov files. Finally, Nugen has updated its SigMod utility toolbox plug-in to allow VST3 hosting of plugins in Pro Tools (AAX environment), Ableton (VST2 environment) and Logic (AU environment). www.nugenaudio.com

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Bose launches array software BOSE HAS launched a software application for sound systems design: Bose Array Tool. Its workflow has been designed with intuition in mind, so that engineers can use the software tool with minimal training. The Bose Array Tool allows users to enter and adjust variables such as room size, budget constraints, loudspeaker model and placement. A direct-field calculation engine

enables systems designers to trial different loudspeaker models, placements and formations quickly to design the best system layout to meet the needs of a venue. The software also includes drawing tools for manipulating room surfaces and loudspeaker placement, providing a visual representation of the speakers’ coverage effect in near real-time.

‘It’s made to help systems designers identify optimal loudspeakers and ideal placement with less effort, in less time,’ explained Trevor Donarski, product line manager. ‘We’ll build upon that simplicity with each update.’

Ordering lists, rigging and array information can then be exported to implement the design. Bose Array Tool Version 1.0 supports Panaray MSA12X loudspeaker design. Support for further Bose loudspeaker models will be available in future versions.

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VoxPro 7.1 saves time USED IN broadcast studios and newsrooms for live recording and editing call-ins, interviews and spots, Wheatstone continues to enhance its VoxPro digital audio editing system. Features include Auto-Import, Auto-Record, EZExport, Automatic Gain Control, networked file access and customisable folders. The VoiceSlip feature automatically handles host/caller talk-over, while the GapBuster feature automatically removes silence from interviews and phone calls in seconds. The

VoxPro controller with scrub wheel promotes real-time recording, editing and playback on the air, for which the control keys are mapped to specific functions in the software for fast recording and editing without requiring a mouse. The latest VoxPro version 7.1 software features smarter hotkeys, customisable shortcuts and improved file-naming and importing functions. The smarter hotkeys loop and pause sound effects, spots, music beds and interview quips. In addition, more hotkeys are available

for routing to individual input strip faders on the studio console, plus users can colour-code them based on 32 different colours for faster recall. A variety of functions, effects and FX Macros can be assigned to the five hotkeys on the VoxPro control panel. By integrating the files from the automation systems, file-naming conventions can be more easily controlled. Auto-imported files can be automatically gain adjusted during import. www.wheatstone.com

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SSL flexes its Native muscles SOLID STATE Logic’s Native v6.1 software release has launched with the inclusion of FlexVerb, a reverb plug-in that features a six-band EQ, high and low pass filters, three-band reverb time multipliers and an input

management system for all plug-ins across the range. The update also provides dedicated MCU plug-in control mapping for Apple’s Logic Pro and Steinberg’s Cubase, and adds more than 80 producer presets.

FlexVerb sidechain compressor. FlexVerb’s algorithm has been coded to offer ‘the depth, character and detail of a professional reverb’. FlexVerb features a split early–late reflection inter face that enables users to add the natural body and tone of various early room reflections, coupled with a range of expansive reverb tail options. The plug-in is also designed to be intuitive and to facilitate the efficient creation of ‘professional, mix-ready sound’. Additionally, Native v6.1 brings an array of improvements to the preset

The v6.1 update is free for existing Duende Native and SSL Native users. FlexVerb can be used with a Duende Native X-Verb iLok licence. SSL Native subscription holders will automatically receive a FlexVerb iLok licence for the duration of their subscription. In other SSL news, the Audiotonix brand has launched a 32+1 fader version of its System T S300. The S300-32 can be used as a portable sur face, moved around a facility where needed or serve as a backup sur face to a larger S500. www.solidstatelogic.com

Warm white, energyefficient spotlight THE SPX LED WW (warm white) profile from Philips Strand is intended to serve as an energyefficient LED alternative to existing spotlights. The manufacturer has primarily aimed it at environments such as education and houses of worship. The SPX LED WW is dimmable from either DMX or via a conventional forward phase dimmer. Smooth, ‘step-less’ fade is provided down to zero, making it suited to performance pieces. The fixture uses the manufacturer’s latest energyefficient warm white LED light engine to reportedly produce an output equivalent to a 575W bulb. Its beam has been designed to only light up the areas that it has been aimed at. The SPX filter frame system is said to ensure no light leakage, negating the need for additional masking. The SPX

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LED WW is also quieter in operation than ‘comparable LED fixtures’, according to Philips Strand, with a reduced fan noise. Using the same gate and lens sets as Philips Selecon’s SPX

Profile fixtures, the SPX LED WW is built with ‘secure’ locking shutters and allows other lens sets to be used via an adaptor plate. It also employs a Philips Selecon ‘box-style’ gel colour holder and facilitates DMX connection XLR connectors. www.strandlighting.com

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Automated lighting DIABLO-TC AND Diablo-S are Ayrton’s new automated profile spots. The former offers a 14,000-lumen output calibrated at 7,000K with a CRI greater than 90; the latter, a high-output version, offers a 17,000-lumen output, 8,000K white light source and a native CRI greater than 70. Both models have 8:1 zoom

optics giving a 6.7–53° beam range, CMY colour mixing, variable CTO, a fixed colour wheel with seven complementary colours, an indexable rotating gobo wheel with seven glass gobos, a graphic animation wheel, iris, frost, a full framing system and a power consumption of 300W. Switching to wash luminaires,

Merak-TC outputs 13,000 lumens from a 300W, 7,000K white source and has a CRI greater than 90, while Merak-S, again the high-output version, delivers a 16,000-lumen output from its 300W, 8,000K source which aligns it with an 800W/1,000W discharge fixture. Diablo-TC

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The best of both

ETC raises the bar AVAILABLE IN black and white, ETC’s Relevé Spot provides a brightness of up to 6,000 lumens, gobo projection with five rotating/ indexing dichroic gobos, an 18–54° zoom range, an Ani-gobo break-up and effects wheel for beam break-ups and fire, water and leaf effects, and a variable frost. It has a colour temperature range of 2,700–7,000K, a gate size of 44mm and an aperture size of 160mm. The lighting and rigging specialist has also unveiled two products that work alongside each other. Prodigy FlyPipe is a compact, selfclimbing hoist that reportedly requires minimal structural support which, according to ETC, means users can add lighting, sound systems and projection to spaces previously overlooked. The hoist is described as safe to use thanks to its multiple built-in safety features and is ideal for budget-conscious venues. FlyPipe can be used in conjunction with ETC’s QuickTouch Preset to set equipment and

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record its position. QuickTouch Preset allows users to walk into a space and, with the single push of a button, have the room set and ready to work.

ETC has also extended its Echo family with EchoTouch, a compact touchscreen lighting controller that can act as an interface into a standalone or integrated Unison Echo control system. EchoTouch can also provide status and control of all Echo products and direct control for DMX/RDM and sACN fixtures and devices. It mounts in a standard three-gang back box and is powered by PoE or 24DVC. The graphics on the 7-inch screen reportedly support customised layout and naming for any application. The final new arrival from ETC is Foundry, a line of DMX-controlled distributed power control products that include mini panels, relay controllers, 0–10V controllers and phase-adaptive dimmers. Foundry products are described as the perfect partners for Unison Paradigm, Mosaic or any thirdparty DMX control system, helping users create complete lighting and plug-load control packages that are said to provide advanced energy-saving features and meet stringent energy codes.

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DESCRIBING IT as the first true debuted its new Axcor Spot 100% hybrid fixture, Claypaky’s 400 LED spotlight. The fixture Sharpy Plus moving head is is described as a compact but able to function as both a bright spotlight ‘with all the beam light and spotlight. The devices needed for exceptional enclosure houses an all-new visual effect Osram Sirius 330W X8 projections’. lamp, while the entire A wide unit weighs 21.6kg. combination Furthermore, of effects can the be created via manufacturer two rotating is promoting dichroic glass the fact that gobo wheels all features with a total of 14 can be rotating gobos, accessed an animation quickly. A disc, a rotating linear 3–36° prism, a power(1:9) zoom driven iris, a 16covers the bit dimmer and entire range, 5.5–55° zoom. both in Additionally, Spot mode the unit has and in advanced Beam mode. tools for The Sharpy Plus The Sharpy colour Plus is capable of over 300,000 management, based on a CMY lux output at a 10m distance in system with linear CTO and sixBeam mode. colour wheel. In addition to the new hybrid www.claypaky.it fixture, Claypaky has also

Martin ellipsoids go LED MARTIN HAS released new ELP LED ellipsoid fixtures in two versions: ELP WW (warm white) and ELP CL (colour). Featuring optic assemblies designed in Denmark by the team behind MAC Encore, the ELP fixtures are designed to maximise efficiency as well as deliver a flat field of illumination for smoother blending and mixing between fixtures. Mar tin states that the fixtures offer ‘superior output, optics and colour rendering combined with ease-of-use and convenience’.

Martin’s ELP CL The ELP WW delivers 7,000 lumens and a 97 CRI at a 3,000K colour temperature. The ELP CL

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fixture, meanwhile, delivers 6,900 lumens and a CRI of 85 in high output mode, and 5,900 lumens and 90 CRI in high-quality mode, with a colour temperature of 6,000K. Both models are stated to offer flicker-free operation for consistent light output, on and off camera. The ELP models also feature a gear-based Fine Focus adjustment knob and the Fast Focus feature, which the manufacturer says ‘allows the fixture to be focused without data flow’. ELP also offers 16-bit dimming with four selectable curves and 26 colour presets that match industry-standard colour filters. The units can be configured with Martin lens tubes in 19°, 26°, 36° and 50° beam angles as well

MAC Allure Profile as third-party lens tubes. They can also be configured with a wide range of accessories, including gel frames and gobos.

Alongside the new ELP fixtures, Martin has also debuted its MAC Allure Profile moving head that features integrated P3 video control, claiming it to be the first ‘truly efficient way to integrate solid state colour mixing into profile fixtures’. It is a fully featured moving head combining a proprietary, solid state RGBW additive colour mixing engine, a seven-segment pixelated beam and onboard P3 and DMX control. The overall feature set further includes dimmer, strobe, colour mixing, gobos, iris, prism, zoom, focus, pan and tilt. Furthermore, the fixture includes a pixelated beam divided into seven individually controlled, full-colour segments (pixels). www.martin.com

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Cameo keeps busy IT’S BEEN a busy time for the Adam Hall Group, with its Cameo lighting brand launching two new series of fixtures as well as a host of other upgrades and enhancements. Starting with moving heads, the new Opus Series comprises three fixtures: Opus SP5, Opus SP5 FC and Opus S5. The Opus SP5 is a 500W profile moving head with a 15,000-lumen light output, a CMY colour mixing system and linear CTO. Featuring a 130mm front lens, it provides a wide zoom

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range from 6–42° free from hot spots. The Opus SP5 FC is a RGBAL LED profile moving head, delivering 9,000 lumens with a CRI of over 90/TLCI 93 from just 300W. It offers an adjustable beam angle of 6–44°, reportedly resulting in consistent projection free from colour shadows. Both the SP5 and SP5 FC feature a fourfold diaphragm slider system, whereby the angle and position of each slider is adjustable through ±45° until completely closed. The SP5 FC also features a rotating animation wheel. The smallest member of the Opus family is the Opus S5 spot moving head. Despite its small 380W LED, the S5 delivers a light output of 17,500 lumens, as well as housing a CMY colour mixing system and a linear CTO correction of 6,500–2,600K. Alongside the Opus Series, the German manufacturer also took the wraps off the new threestrong F Series of professional Fresnel spotlights: the Cameo F2 D (5,400K daylight LED), Cameo F2 T (3,200K tungsten LED) and Cameo F2 FC (RGBW LED, infinitely adjustable from 2,800–10,000K).

Opus S5 Said to be the perfect replacements for traditional 1kW Fresnel spotlights, they feature ‘lifelike’ colour reproduction with a high CRI of 96/TLCI 97, smooth zoom and adjustable beam angles of 15–40° for the F2 D and F2 T and 18–55° for the F2 FC. Additional features include four selectable 16-bit dimmer curves with adjustable response. Also included are eight-way barn doors and gel frames. Lastly, several new models have been added to the Zenit series of outdoor LED fixtures, including what is said to be the ‘most powerful, battery-powered wash light currently available on the market’.

The Zenit W300 houses 21 15W RGBW LEDs capable of providing a 10,000-lumen output. Without a diffuser, this wash light features a beam angle of 21° and a field angle of 40°. Optional accessories enable alternative beam angles that can be set in a matter of seconds thanks to SnapMag filter frames. It also features an integrated 2.4GHz W-DMX transceiver and control via RDM, DMX or infrared remote control, while IP65 classification ensures long-term outdoor use.

Complete portability is possible with the Zenit B200 batterypowered outdoor wash light. It also houses 21 15W RGBW LEDs – this time capable of a 4,500-lumen output – but combined with a heavy-duty LG Chem lithium-ion, built-in battery. The battery management system protects against overcharging and deep discharging. Apart from this, the B200 shares the same features as the Cameo Zenit W300 and W600. www.cameolight.com

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Monet joins Elation lineup ARTISTE MONET is the latest addition to Elation’s Artiste range. It is a 45,000-lumen LED profile fixture that incorporates the manufacturer’s SpectraColor engine, which uses traditional CMY colours but adds variable RGB flags for colours that were ‘previously impossible to achieve’, from theatrical pastels to pure reds, blues and greens. The Monet houses a full blackout, four-blade framing system with unlimited indexing and continuous rotation control that allows shapes to rotate while morphing and transforming for transitions, projections and aerial effects. The package includes seven rotating and seven fixed glass gobos, a full animation wheel, dual prisms, dual frost and a high-speed iris. With a 6–50° zoom and a 160mm front lens, Monet also incorporates a 950W white LED engine. Providing up to 45,000 lumens from a 950W LED engine, Proteus Profile is an IP65-rated LED profile that includes six rotating and seven fixed glass gobos, a full animation wheel, dual prisms, dual frost and a high-speed iris. The indexable framing system provides full blackout shutter cuts.

prisms on two planes, dual frosts and dual gobo wheels. Elation has also released DiGidot C4 Live and DiGidot C4 Extended. DiGidot C4 Live can output to a maximum of 6,144 individual LEDs and 2,000 RGB LEDs. The LEDs are spread over four outputs, where each can have three universes. Lights can be connected to the LED driver and digital outputs can all have various settings. DiGidot C4 Extended combines all the capabilities of the DiGidot C4 Live and adds recording and triggering functions to make the DiGidot C4 a standalone controller.

Meanwhile, Elation subsidiary Obsidian Control Systems has launched Onyx, a lighting control platform that is backwards compatible with all

mini touchscreen, a full keypad and command section, a dedicated grand master and 10 full playbacks with four freely assignable buttons.

Artiste Monet Like Artiste Monet, Proteus Profile has a zoom range of 6–50° and a 160mm front lens. Smarty MaX is a beam/spot/ wash hybrid moving head featuring the new Philips MSD Platinum Flex 400 lamp. Rated at 480W with 4,000 hours of lamp life, Smarty MaX combines CMY and variable CTO and is reportedly the first hybrid to incorporate a full iris for dynamic beam effects. Features include a 160mm front aperture lens, four

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M-Series lighting control products. The platform has been designed for both hardware consoles and PC systems and can control up to 128 universes of DMX, Art-Net or sACN. The first two products under the Onyx platform are NX 2 and NX Wing. NX 2 provides high brightness, full HD multitouchscreen, eight assignable parameter encoders, an assistive

It also includes an Intel Hexa-Core processor, a highspeed NVMe SSD drive and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. NX Wing is based on the NX 2 console and uses the same design and components with an identical footprint and layout. www.elationlighting.com

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Sola powered SOLAFRAME 3000, which combines a high light output from its 1,000W Ultra-Brite white LED engine with a large palette of effects and colour options, producing 37,000 field lumens, has been launched by High End Systems. SolaSpot 3000, meanwhile, has also been engineered for larger lighting applications and designed to rival and exceed the output of most power ful arc lamp fixtures, according to the manufacturer, while offering the advantages of LED technology, such as long engine life. Features include a framing system for control of beam

shaping, a patented lens defogger, a continuously variable animation wheel and an iris, light frost, prism and 7–55° zoom. Applications for the luminaire include arenas and stadiums to concert halls, megachurches and houses of worship. Meanwhile, the Hog 4-18 is a refresh of High End Systems’ Hog 4 hardware lighting console and features 18.5-inch screens and a new motherboard with display port monitor connections. The active dp to DVI adapters will be shipped with each console and the face panel is unchanged, with the exception of accessor y arm mounts in the chassis on each side. SolaSpot 3000

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Work Pro sets sparks flying

FDC W WORK PRO has launched Pyron, a range of control hardware comprising several wirelessly controllable devices designed to provide control of stage effects and hardware such as pyrotechnics and CO2, flame and cold fire spark machines. The range includes a suite of control software, two different DMX-equipped, battery-operable hardware consoles (the FDC W and the more fully featured FDC A) and the FD P1 wired or wireless trigger pad, all of which are built into portable, IP67-rated, water-resistant ABS transport cases. The consoles connect to M2 pyrotechnic firing modules; up to 64 M2 modules can be used with each console

and each M2 can launch up to 16 fireworks simultaneously. The consoles can be mains- or battery-powered. The FDC W can route trigger commands and macros to connected pyrotechnics via dedicated connections as well as controlling stage machinery, lighting and audio effects and processing via its DMX output. The FDC A offers all the functionality of the FDC W but adds Open System Control (OSC) and Ethernet connectivity for more control options, plus a dedicated pad of hardware trigger buttons to which different firing options or macros can be assigned for live use,

programmable via its built-in, alphanumeric keys and two-line LCD. The FD P1 Fireworks Digital Pad is designed for users that need a dedicated trigger pad separate from the main console. It can be

connected to the console via a cable or wirelessly as required. Up to 25 macros or individual connected pyrotechnic hardware can be triggered via the dedicated 5x5 matrix of assignable buttons, while another 3x5 matrix of trigger buttons in the separate DMX section allows simultaneous control and triggering of connected DMX-compatible lighting or audio processing hardware.

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BeamWash’s dedicated wash mode. The complete Philips Vari-Lite colour palette is also available, while an enhanced CYM colour system and fixed colour wheel deliver subtle hues, deep reds and blues, and everything in between. The fixture has a large, 180mm front lens to give it a ‘stage presence’ normally reserved for larger lights. The unit weighs 33kg.

OFFERING BOTH native 4K and high frame rates, Digital Projection has released its Insight 4K HFR 360 Multi-View 3D projector to overcome the problem of multiple users seeing exactly the same image regardless of where they are positioned. Now, a single projector will accommodate several viewers, each being tracked and having a view of the image that remains appropriate to their changing position. Instead of 120fps, which is enough for single-user 3D, the Insight 4K HFR 360 delivers 360fps at native 4K resolution,

enabling content creators to serve three independent views with just one projector. Virtual rides and museums are ideal applications for the projector as every detail is displayed for each user from the right point of view. The projector works with industry-standard synchronisation signals for 3D active shutter glasses. Digital Projection has collaborated with a specialist manufacturer to produce glasses that can switch between the black and transmissive states in around 200µs.

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SIGNIFY’S PHILIPS Vari-Lite brand has released the new VL10 BeamWash, the first lighting fixture designed around the Philips 25R Platinum 550W lamp. The fixture was subjected to various tests on prime-time television shows and at live concerts before release to ensure its capabilities. The new lamp found inside the VL10 BeamWash reportedly produces 28,000 lumens of output, which the manufacturer states makes it the brightest fixture in its class. It has a 2.2–48° zoom range making for a wide variety of effects, including crisp, tight beams and wide, smooth washes, as well as mid-air blasts and a plethora of other beam effects. Creative effects include dual overlaying prisms, an eightslot rotating gobo wheel and an aperture wheel featuring 12 designs, such as beam reduction to a ‘laser-like’ 0.7° and bold break-ups and aerial dynamics. Designers can also access the VL*FX glass animation wheel system, in addition to mega-stepping, twist and shake control capabilities. Effects can be softened with an internal frost, while strong, even washes can be created in VL10

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Portable projection THE SIX members of Panasonic’s LB series of por table projectors provide brightness levels ranging from 3,000 to 4,100 lumens and either WXGA or XGA resolutions. They offer a lamp replacement cycle of 20,000 hours (in eco mode). All models feature a high contrast ratio of 16,000:1 and a daylight view function to ensure highquality images even in brightly lit rooms. The projectors also suppor t auto input search and corner keystone correction. The PL-LW375 and PT-LW335 have a WXGA resolution; the other four models – the PT-LB425, PT-LB385, PT-LB355 and PTLB305 – an XGA resolution. Inser ting the optional ETWML100 wireless module into the USB por t on the projector allows users to wirelessly project from Windows PCs, iOS or Android devices with

the correct freeware installed. Images from up to four devices can be projected simultaneously. Similarly, the four TW series shor t-throw projectors also offer a lamp replacement cycle of 20,000 hours, range in brightness from 3,200 to 3,800 lumens and feature a contrast ratio of 16,000:1. The PT-TW371R and PTTW370 models have a WXGA resolution and both provide 3,300 lumens of brightness. The PT-TX430 and PT-TX340 are XGA versions and provide 3,800 and 3,200 lumens of brightness, respectively. The PT-TW371R is also equipped with interactive functionality, allowing up to two presenters to write simultaneously on the projected image with a pen or pointer.

according to the manufacturer. The solution reportedly achieves greater than 90% of the Rec. 2020 colour space and 5,000:1 on/off contract with ultra-high contrast lenses. The Christie Mirage SST can be installed in single or multiprojector configurations and is compatible with Christie Mystique Install, which aims to simplifiy the design, installation and maintenance of multiprojector arrays, and Christie Guardian, which offers automated, invisible, real-time blended image correction even when content is playing.

an optional licence, 480fps at 2K resolution. High frame rates remove blurring and strobing effects in fast-moving images to create a more immersive experience for audiences,

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wysiwyg enters virtual reality THE CAST Group has launched wysiwyg R42, which introduces a plethora of new features such a VR experience when the lighting design software is connected to the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. This allows users to ‘step inside’ their designs to experience them vir tually before implementation. Other new features include the Position Tool, a dockable window that displays an object’s position and allows the user to change its location, by clicking in various directions or entering an exact coordinate. R42 also brings improved truss suppor t, cleaner object representation, a display as screen option for LED walls, the ability to cast shadows per object, shaded view to tooltips, enhanced laser visualisation, and more.

AN RGB laser projection solution featuring TruLife electronics has been launched by Christie. The Mirage SST features an ultracompact, fibre-coupled projection head and is best-suited for demanding applications such as theme park attractions, dome theatres and planetariums. Weighing 50kg, the Mirage SST projection head enables installation where there are significant space constraints. The Mirage SST delivers 4K resolution at 120fps or, with

In other news from the Canadian manufacturer, BlackTrax V2.3.3 combines tracking with lighting, media interactivity, moving projection mapping, 3D positional audio and camera tracking. V2.3.3 aims to act as an aggregate control suite for all cameras on production and will allow users the possibility to link between modules and quickly set up scenes and subjects with the appropriate cameras, locations and automation presets. In addition, PTZ positional presets provide users with the ability to position and save non-tracked cameras with an infinite amount of camera presets that will point and zoom the PTZs in any desired position. www.cast-soft.com

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Peerless-AV reinforces its projection mounts AV TECHNOLOGY firm PeerlessAV has released two heavy-duty projector mounts – the PJR125EUK and PJR125-POR-EUK. Designed for use in a variety of live event applications, the mounts will accommodate laser projectors weighing up to 56.7kg,

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with the PJR125-POR-EUK allowing portrait mounting of projectors over 34kg. The PJR125-EUK is for landscape orientation only, while the PJR125-POR-EUK can hold a projector in multiple orientations. The projector mounts are suitable for a wide range of LCD/LED, laser and large-venue projectors.

With a low-profile design, the projector mounts include a simple Hook-and-Hang feature to help installers when securing the projector and when making adjustments. Six universal legs (four pre-installed) are fully adjustable

and provide additional support for projectors with more than four mounting holes. The universal adaptor plate on each model extends up to a 648mm mounting pattern to accommodate most projector models. Furthermore, the tilt, roll and swivel features are all lockable to prevent even the smallest shift in image, while cables can be neatly routed through the mount and out of sight. www.peerless-av.com

Simple AV integration

VP1920 ATEN PRESENTATION Switches, a series of multi-in-one solutions for meeting rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing rooms and classrooms, are said to simplify AV integration by eliminating the need for numerous individual components and the compatibility challenges that accompany them. The models are equipped with a ‘straightforward, interactive and accessible’ OSD and intuitive web GUI to streamline operations for both local and remote participants, and reportedly offer a solid, costeffective foundation for streaming content to next-generation collaborative environments. The switches are available in two series: the VP2000 Collaboration Series and the VP1000 Core Series. The first member of the VP2000 Series is the VP2730, a multi-in-one presentation switch that integrates a video matrix switch with scaler, streaming, audio mixer, HDBaseT extender

Advanced HEVC compression MGW DIAMOND Tough from Vitec is described as a fanless, power-efficient, quad channel HEVC and H.264 HD/ SD encoder housed in a rugged enclosure. Up to four 3G/HD/ SD-SDI or composite inputs can be captured and streamed live. The encoder also provides optional advanced HEVC compression, allowing users to stream HD/SD video (up to 1080p60) with up to

50% bandwidth savings compared to current H.264 standards. The MGW Diamond Tough supports

simultaneous encoding and streaming of analogue and SDI sources, KLV/STANAG metadata ingest from various sources (SDI/IP or Serial), real-time image cropping and video scaling, Forward Error Correction (FEC) streaming and JITC-compliant output streams. www.vitec.com

Distributing power A POWER over Ethernet (PoE) transmitter that allows integrators to use a single power input to distribute video, audio, power and control to all downstream devices over a Cat-5e cable has been developed by Just Add Power (J+P). Integrators can pair the J+P 709P2P with any J+P receiver model to create a simple, pointto-point connection or combine it with the company’s PoE daisy-chain receiver for installations of up to four screens. The PoE transmitter distributes Ultra HD and 4K video with HDCP 2.2 and supports all lossless audio formats, including Dolby Atmos,

and control end-points with RS-232 and IR (using J+P’s VBS-HDMI-IRD RS-232 to IR converter). The 40W PoE injector can power up to four receivers, eliminating additional cabling and power infrastructure. Video image capabilities include push, pull and pop for onscreen

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customisation. As with all models in the J+P lineup, the 2GΩ/3G+ PoE solutions integrate with both 2G and 3G, allowing integrators to build an infrastructure that suits a variety of application requirements. www.justaddpower.com

and analogue-to-digital converter functions into one device. The VP2730 enables collaboration between local and remote participants in larger environments such as boardrooms and lecture halls. Content streaming is enabled bidirectionally, so HD video can be streamed out to five remote sites or streamed in from

discreetly without interrupting the meeting flow. The first member of the VP1000 Series is the VP1920, a three-inone 4K presentation switch that integrates video matrix switching, audio processing and analogueto-digital conversion for small- and medium-sized environments. The device consolidates multiple source formats with fast switching among different outputs, including six HDMI and three combo inputs to two 4K HDMI outputs. The VP1920 offers USB control routing for PCs and touch panels, independent switching of USB peripheral ports

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a remote site via an intuitive web GUI. It supports ultra-seemless switching from one device to another; dynamic and condenser microphone input with selectable 48V Phantom Power; and gives the meeting host the ability to remotely control the display

and keyboard/mouse control focus. It supports three display modes – Matrix, Mirror and PiP – and allows users to identify and switch to target contents with source preview up to 1080p. www.aten.com

Ultra-low latency for 4K UHD LIVE VIDEO communications specialist IMT Vislink has updated its HCAM and UltraReceiver wireless cameras to provide single-frame, endto-end latency for 4K UHD transmissions. With a mission to make live programming more immersive for viewers and take advantage of the growth in UHD and HDR programming, the firm hopes to allow event producers to more seamlessly cut between wired and wireless UHD resolution cameras to improve continuity throughout a broadcast. Key features of the HCAM include user-interchangeable RF modules and a range of software options, including the capability to be HDR-ready as well as dual SFP modules supporting quad 3/6/12G SDI/HDMI/fibre optic/ SMPTE 2022-6 HD-SDI over IP interfaces, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control via a dedicated Android and iOS app. With flexible and configurable mounting options and intuitive video interfaces, the unit can be mounted to broadcast, ENG and prosumer cameras.

The updated HCAM camera Aimed at broadcast sports and ENG news coverage, the UltraReceiver is a 1U, halfwidth, rack-mount chassis receiver that features four UHF inputs with maximumratio combining, DVB-T and proprietary LMS-T demodulation, as well as ASI and IP capabilities. imt-solutions.com

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AMX celebrates 30th anniversary AMX HAS announced a new lineup of control and room scheduling panels to celebrate the launch of the company’s first touch panel in 1988. Including two new products, the manufacturer has refined all of its touch panel lines to create a single, five model lineup that consists of the Modero X and Modero S control panels, Acendo Book room scheduling panels, and G5 and G4 processing engines. ‘We are excited to consolidate the best features of our control and scheduling panel family into a single, five-model lineup,’ said Michael Saadeh, Harman

Professional Solutions product manager, video and control. ‘With this move, we are also able to enhance our interfaces with features like enterprise-grade security, graphics processing and the latest in capacitive touchscreen technology, now from a single, userconfigurable interface.’ Further enhanced features include user-configurable transformation to and from a Modero G5 control panel or an Acendo Book room scheduling panel with no programming or additional hardware required; enhanced capacitive touchscreens;

enhanced side room availability LEDs that are nearly twice the current size for improved visibility; and support for 802.1x and IPv6 to address enterprise network requirements for Acendo Book configurations. To support government or other sensitive

Ross Video partners with SNS

THE EVO Signature Series of storage products is the result of a partnership between Ross Video and Studio Network Solutions (SNS). SNS creates software and shared media storage SAN/NAS solutions for TV, film and video editing. The EVO Signature Series has been created to integrate with editing platforms that enable users to collaborate in producing and editing media, recording and the playout of live productions, in addition to managing archival workflows. ‘The EVO Signature Series integrates seamlessly with our XPression graphics, Abekas servers/replay and Streamline asset management product suites,’ explained Jeff Moore, EVP and CMO at Ross. Described as ‘flexible and scalable’, the EVO Signature Series is a storage solution that is

available in several form factors, storage capacities and I/O options that can be scaled up depending on workload. Options are included for supporting large quantities of direct connect 1GbE ports to multiple 10Gb copper and fibre setups, as well as 25Gb and 50Gb solutions for more demanding playout requirements found in larger megachurches. The direct connect options allow for direct playout and the streaming of video from storage via the XPression graphics or Abekas server playout systems. The EVO Signature Series

applications, all of the new tabletop models do not include a microphone and all wallmount models may have their microphones disabled by software, physically detached or both. The two new products are the Modero G5 touch panels

(available in 7-inch, 10-inch and 20-inch tabletop versions, and 7-inch and 10-inch wall-mount formats) and the Acendo Book Scheduling Panels (7-inch and 10-inch wall-mount versions). www.amx.com

Tasker is up to standard AS THE video transmission market evolves, Tasker has announced that its stalwar t SDI coaxial cable, the T42, which is manufactured with a polyurethane sheath under

and cold applications thanks to its temperature range of –40°C to +80°C. An external metal armour braid can be added to reinforce the cable in underground installations.

a second PUR sheath or an external soft PVC sheath, is now capable of working at the frequency and transmission speeds imposed by the latest SMPTE standards, such as 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI, up to distances of 70m. The company’s flagship product, the TSK1078, meets the 3G-SDI standard at distances up to 120m. It is a double-shielded coaxial cable with a PUR or LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) sheath and is resistant to flames, UV rays, oil, water, and chemical and atmospheric agents. It can be immersed in water up to 50m deep and is suitable for both hot

Developed to give users various options in a single cable, the TSK1091 provides six different combinations of 3G-SDI coaxial cables and DMX audio, with between one and four conductors. It is a pure OFC copper Komby cable suitable for HD BNC 3GHz and allows users to broadcast audio and power lines with a single cable. The TSK1070 LSZH, meanwhile, is a hybrid cable that comprises three 2.5mm2 power, a Cat-7 S/FTP and a 75Ω HDTV cable and is suitable for broadcast, DMX and LAN installations.

also includes an option for nearline storage, compatible with media asset management solutions such as Ross Streamline. In other news, Ross has released Version 18 of its OverDrive Automated Production Control (APC) solution. The update delivers rundown information, further UI customisation, MOS support for Ross Virtual Solutions UX (for virtual and augmented reality applications) and several security updates. www.rossvideo.com www.studionetworksolutions.com

Panopto and Matrox join forces

VIDEO PLATFORM provider Panopto and appliance and software manufacturer Matrox Graphics have announced the availability of the Matrox Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder, a Panoptocertified media capture appliance. The two companies developed the integrated solution as the result of growing market demand for dedicated, compact and enterprise-

grade video capture that requires minimal set up and configuration. The appliance has been purposebuilt for the Panopto video platform and provides a plug-and-play set up, multichannel HD video capture and live streaming, near-silent operation (less than 25dB) and one-touch recording controls. Benefits include a simplified set up whereby the appliance easily

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connects to the Panopto server and registers as a remote recorder. Maevex 6020 works together with Panopto’s multichannel video streaming engine to allow users to watch dual HD feeds of the presenter and their content simultaneously. It offers five different recordings per channel, with all videos automatically published to Panopto’s video content management system, and is said to reduce latency during live broadcasts. Users can schedule recurring or one-time events and, for ad hoc video capture, the front panel includes one-touch controls for recording, pausing and stopping. www.matrox.com www.panopto.com

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Unreal production workflows TO MEET growing use in live broadcast and virtual production workflows, Epic Games has tweaked its Unreal Engine 4.21 to work alongside Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink product range, such as DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G capture and playback cards. The real-time engine provides a high-quality solution for creating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences and is a complete suite of creation tools designed to meet more ambitious artistic projects, and is suited for both individual developers and large creative teams. Unreal Engine, which now includes support for up to 1080p60, HDMI and SDI capture and playback in version 4.20, includes a number of new features in version 4.21. Through the use of DeckLink, users will now be

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able to get higher performance video output and be able to read capture and playback audio and control Unreal Engine’s cards that can capture timecode through Blackmagic’s from cameras, computer Media Express software. sources, decks and live In related news, Blackmagic has feeds directly into editing, also released the eGPU Pro, effects and broadcast an external graphics design systems, claims processor the company. DeckLink featuring cards also an AMD come with a Radeon wide range of RX Vega video formats 56 graphics and resolutions, as processor. well as connections Designed to DeckLink Duo 2 to all types of speed up pro video and audio to creative software provide better flexibility. such as DaVinci Resolve, 3D Through the use of DeckLink games and VR, the Blackmagic products and the Unreal Engine eGPU Pro delivers improved Marketplace DeckLink SDK plugperformance of the original in, Unreal Engine 4.21 users will Blackmagic eGPU model and have the ability to read YUV files claims to offer up to 22 times and convert them to either 8-bit faster performance than the or 10-bit RGB, sync Unreal Engine built-in graphics on a 13-inch on a video input or genlock with a MacBook Pro. It also features two

NewTek for 4K UHD A VIDEO converter to acquire 4K UHD video for IP-based productions has been launched by NewTek. The Connect Spark Pro instantly translates 4K UHD video at up to 60fps directly from a source into an NDI signal for use with any compatible device or software with near-zero latency and reportedly without any complex configuration or excessive cabling required. The portable and camera-mountable design has an HDMI connection with embedded audio, built-in tally

lights and support for PoE to neatly integrate into any production. ‘Almost ever y 4K device has an HDMI connector, making Connect Spark Pro ideal for getting 4K signals onto the network quickly. This helps with cabling, distance and cost limitations, allowing content producers, small and large, to benefit from the advantages of 4K. Even if you are producing and distributing in HD, being able to leverage 4K cameras can give you better

quality and lets you do vir tual PTZ pan and scan moves simply and easily,’ commented Andrew Cross, president and CTO for NewTek. Other features of the Connect Spark Pro include unicast and

VP-42H features Motion Scene Switching for transitioning between screen setups, browser-based network remote control, audio management including de-embedding and embedding, and a keyer function for overlays and composition. Users are able to instantly switch between ‘scenes’ containing preset arrangements of layered sources in a customisable inset window. Scenes are transitioned between by moving and resizing the windows to their new positions with motion-based scene

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Thunderbolt 3 ports, a new DisplayPort for connecting 5K displays, HDMI 2.0, 85W of charging power and four USB 3.1 connections. Developed in collaboration with Apple, the integrated design brings workstation-class graphics processing and computational acceleration to users working in pro video, playing 3D games or using the latest VR software. www.blackmagicdesign.com www.unrealengine.com

Cinamaker integrates with Premiere Pro multicast transfer modes, webbased remote configuration and monitoring, wired gigabit Ethernet connectivity as well as hardwarebased FPGA and SoC technology. www.newtek.com

Roland simplifies video processing

ROLAND PRO A/V has designed its new VP-42H video processor for ease of set up and use. The ‘compact’ device facilitates multisource layering and switching with dynamic transitions for the singlescreen display of presentations, digital signage content and other visuals that will engage an audience. The VP-42H supports the simultaneous output of up to four layered source signals, even with varying resolutions between its four HDMI inputs. The processor

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switching. This, the manufacturer states, means that ‘impressive scene changes that used to take hours to program now happen at the touch of a button’. Also new from Roland and designed for easy install is the XS-42H matrix switcher.

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This compact unit enables the connection of up to four computers and tablets over HDMI with automatic optimisation. It also displays newly connected sources, facilitates automatic audio-follows-video switching and allows web browser-based control from a networked computer, tablet or phone. Offering users the choice between 10 userconfigurable setup scenes, the XS-42H can switch source content to feed one or two video displays via HDMI. proav.roland.com

CINAMAKER, CREATORS of the Cinamaker tool for video capture, recording and live streaming, has unveiled its Adobe panel integration for Adobe Premiere Pro. The panel allows users to transfer and open Cinamaker project files; have all synchronised source cameras, graphics, media, project assets, EDL and timeline metadata imported into Premiere Pro; automate media management and timeline creation; and have first cuts auto-created by edit decisions and graphics used during a Cinamaker live cut or live stream. According to the manufacturer, this means that multi-camera video recording, along with all cameras, edit decisions, metadata, graphics and audio from Cinamaker, will be transferred to the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline ‘in perfect sync’. Finishing touches can then be added in Premiere Pro, meaning that users can spend more time on postproduction than on having to sync all the files. www.cinamaker.com

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THE VANISH V8 transparent LED panel is the latest member of ROE Visual’s Vanish series. With a transparency of 60%, the indoor panel offers minimal opacity and an ‘optimal’ see-through experience. The high-brightness panels are described as lightweight and slim, with each panel weighing approximately 6.5kg and measuring 35mm deep. This is said to result in lower transport costs and reduced storage volume.

The panels can be installed either curved or straight and are described as simple to handle and install, with ‘clever’ repair features and easy access for maintenance. The standard deliverable shutter plates offer dual application of the panels and the panels can be changed from non-transparent to transparent to broaden the scope of applications. www.roevisual.com

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DEJERO HAS launched a range of new features to its cloudbased management system, Dejero Control. An automated and customisable recorded clip metadata feature allows users in the field or back in the control room to edit and add metadata to clips via the Dejero Control inter face. Station administrators can create a custom metadata template that is used across all clips to add relevant autogenerated metadata defined by the templates. A metadata template is applied to all ingested clips at the station level and users can select from a list of 10 preset fields, such as geolocation and acquisition date, all autopopulated from the transmitter. Users can also add free-form fields that station operators can define to further organise recorded clips.

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L-Acoustics’ L-ISA has been deployed on Thailand’s Wonderfruit festival for the second year running. Caroline Moss finds out more about the immersive sound technology IN A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF SYNCHRONICITY, POLYGON Productions founders Hugo Heathcote and Archie Keswick knew what they were looking for even before they discovered L-Acoustics was developing it a few miles away. London-based Polygon, which also has a Hong Kong office, is a futuristic technology company set up to design and produce multisensory and immersive environments focused around spatial audio, and the duo were searching for an audio system that fitted their vision. ‘I had been exploring spatial audio with Archie for a good number of years,’ explains Heathcote. ‘We had a dream to deliver a fully immersive, 360° speaker array system for the dancefloor. We were just missing the right technical partners to bring this concept to life. The timing was perfect.’ Immersive audio has been gaining ground in the cinema market since content started to become available in 2012, with a particularly rapid uptake across Asia Pacific. Now, the immersive experience is being extended to multiple applications including concerts, festivals and art installations, courtesy of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound. L-ISA has already been used on hundreds of events in Europe and the US, kicking off with La Villette jazz festival in Paris in September 2015. And thanks to that well-timed meeting in London, followed by a year of collaboration with the L-ISA team at L-Acoustics’ premises in Highgate, London, Polygon went on to debut L-ISA in Asia at the Wonderfruit arts and music festival in Pattaya, Thailand, in 2017, scaling up the system for 2018. ‘Having searched high and low for the right product for our new concept, it was a no-brainer,’ says Heathcote. ‘L-Acoustics and L-ISA had everything we needed. Not only did they make the best speakers but were also way ahead in the development of spatial audio technology.’

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The dodecahedron structure also functioned as a lighting rig L-ISA technology allows the creation of multidimensional soundscapes. In the Hyperreal Sound version, a frontal configuration of speakers expands the audio panorama and facilitates detailed placement of audio objects throughout the sound design. Immersive Hyperreal Sound goes further, adding overhead and surround speakers above and around the audience to expand beyond the frontal system. L-Acoustics

has extensively developed its existing Soundvision modelling software, introducing new metrics that assess designs against a protocol that evaluates acoustic performance and how it impacts the audience perception of audio. In developing L-ISA, L-Acoustics was looking to raise the bar for all aspects of live performance. ‘Our approach was to develop a new paradigm in live sound reinforcement and

FEATURES: LIVE SOUND a platform to achieve convincing audience experiences from a creative idea, and make it as easy to learn and intuitive to operate as possible,’ says Sherif El Barbari, director of L-ISA Labs. ‘At the same time, it had to fit into the workflow of engineers, and open them to all means of external communication with other tools and devices on the market, to make it powerful and flexible to use.’ In addition to L-Acoustics Soundvision software, loudspeaker systems and amplified controllers, which many rental companies will already own, an L-ISA Processor and L-ISA Controller software are required to implement an L-ISA production. As far as interfacing to external equipment is concerned, L-ISA’s Source Control functionality has been integrated into DiGiCo’s SD range of consoles in the form of a native desk-link, while plug-ins have been developed for all popular DAW products on the market – AAX, VST and AU – as well as AAX-DSP for Avid’s S6L console. Collaborations with other manufacturers are ongoing. The adoption of Open Sound Control (OSC) as L-ISA’s communication protocol opens up many creativity options including tracking solutions (BlackTrax, ZackTrack and Stagetracker II), Touch OSC, Max and QLab.

Although L-ISA can be deployed live on the spot, productions can be designed and programmed in advance, making preproduction a vital part of the process. L-ISA Labs in London, Paris, Los Angeles and New York, as well as rental company warehouses and other premises with the necessary audio infrastructure, can be transformed into a preproduction studio, provided the speaker system has been designed and optimised in Soundvision. For Wonderfruit 2017, Polygon prerecorded content at L-Acoustics’ Highgate premises to play back at the four-day festival. However, for 2018, Polygon wanted to have live interaction with L-ISA on location at the festival. ‘The goal was to give our DJs and producers the ability to spatialise their content when playing live,’ explains Heathcote. Rehearsals were carried out in London, this time in a preproduction studio set up at rental company, Delta Sound. ‘Sylvan Biguet, one of our L-ISA Labs engineers, went to Delta, which provided all the infrastructure that was additional to the processor, software and interfacing, including consoles and

L-ISA at Wonderfruit 2018 L-ISA WAS deployed on the main Polygon Live stage, put together by Polygon Productions and designed by Visual System. Twelve hangs of three Kara line source modules with an SB18 sub on top were flown in a dodecahedron configuration, all facing the centre of the 360° structure, with a 115XT below for nearfield coverage. The height elevation consisted of eight downfacing 115XT HiQ coaxials in a ring configuration. Low-frequency enhancement was provided by a centre cluster of two rows of eight SB28 subs in horizontal orientation. Calibration was carried out by London-based systems engineer, Matt Gush, with direction from immersive mixing specialist, Davey Williamson. L-Acoustics’ head of application for Asia, Alvin Koh, assisted in tuning the system, while Tanapat Mongkolkosol, COO at Thai distributor Vision One, facilitated communications between the Wonderfruit organisers and the production crew. Content included live feeds from instruments and DJ mixing equipment as well as multitrack stems from systems such as Ableton Live. A DiGiCo SD8-24 with Stealth Core 2 processing mixed and distributed this array of sources, sending a MADI stream of 64 sources to the L-ISA controller. Performance-led

speaker setup, and he spent a few days there with Polygon’s team,’ says El Barbari. ‘They set up a scaled-down version of what Polygon was intending to stage at Wonderfruit, and artists were coming in to be introduced to the possibilities. Some of them prepared content using this preproduction space, while others saw it for the first time on location.’ L-ISA had already been used in this way on festivals including Tomorrowland and Coachella. ‘We’ve done festivals where engineers have walked in and been confronted with the technology, and we always make sure there’s someone there to help them,’ says El Barbari. For Wonderfruit, that person was sound designer Davey Williamson, who worked with Polygon at Delta before travelling to Thailand for the festival. ‘Davey

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spatialisation was enabled by the L-ISA Controller GUI, which allowed the control setup to be located next to the artists onstage. Monitor engineer was Paul Ressel, who handled processing and preproduction settings for the artists. The immersive experience was further enhanced by the use of futuristic visual technology including holographic projections, lasers and 1.2km of LED tubing choreographed to the music.

had already gained extensive experience designing events and installs using an L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal setup, and his contribution was indispensable in making this a great success.’ The introduction of L-ISA resonates with L-Acoustic’s pioneering approach to line array technology with the early-90s’ release of V-DOSC, which came with support and clear guidelines on how it was to be deployed. L-ISA looks set to repeat this, raising the bar of what’s possible in live and fixed installation environments while enshrining strict operational criteria. It’s early days for L-ISA, but it’s catching on fast. From April, a system will be deployed on Aerosmith’s residency at the Park MGM in Las Vegas. Polygon is making plans to roll out its concept globally, and diverse applications – from classical to rock and pop concerts to art installations and theme parks – are stacking up. Proof of the ease – and enthusiasm – with which it’s being adopted by FOH engineers can be found at East London venue, EartH, which opened last September with a full L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal system. Most engineers arriving for a midday soundcheck are mixing in L-ISA after just a few hours, and running the show with it that evening, experiencing firsthand what the technology can offer compared to conventional stereo. If any insight was needed into the future of audio, look no further. www.l-isa-immersive.com www.polygon-productions.com

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Celto iFIX8 speakers on the back wall of the NHPC auditorium

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Siddharth Sood at AG Acoustics’ Delhi demo room

Distributor AG Acoustics is doing a sterling job in establishing Celto Acoustique in India. Caroline Moss reports from the NHPC auditorium CELTO ACOUSTIQUE IS A GROWING COMPANY INCORPORATED in 2010 by French engineer, Arthur Felix. Designed and manufactured at Celto’s own premises in China, one of the brand’s key markets is India, where it’s distributed by AG Acoustics. Based in Delhi, the audio distribution and systems integration specialist has 25 years’ experience under its belt since it was formed in the mid-nineties to supply the demand of India’s burgeoning audiophile market. Initially, AG Acoustics manufactured its own range of speakers, amplifiers, preamps and other hi-fi equipment. By 2002, the company had entered the world of pro audio, distributing the entire range of EVI equipment – which then included ElectroVoice, Midas, Klark Teknik and Dynacord – for North India. In 2005, the company had become an authorised channel partner for Harman, building up a dealer and partner network to handle the brands. Today, AG’s focus is on a few choice speaker brands including KV2 Audio, Celto and VAL Audio, which uses custom Celto Acoustique drivers. The company became exclusive national distributor for Celto in 2016, and its New Delhi offices include an experience centre showcasing the latest speaker models. ‘Having been in the pro audio business since 2002, I am yet to come across any company that can deliver the kind of sound and performance that Celto can, at the price it does,’ says AG Acoustics CEO, Siddharth Sood. ‘Price is a very important factor as every customer is budget-conscious and wants the best they can get for their money. And this is exactly what Celto delivers.’ Sood points to the 140+ installations that Celto has completed in India, of which one of the largest to date is in Faridabad, less than an hour away from AG’s offices. The installation is at the national headquarters of energy supplier, the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC). Here, the distributor has supplied a Celto system for the 1,500-seat auditorium.

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Ceeco’s Bhuvnesh Upadhyay and AG Acoustics’ Siddharth Sood ‘The client wanted a good, multipurpose system that they could use for speech and presentations, and also film viewings and other entertainment,’ says Sood. ‘They didn’t want two separate systems, they wanted one that would work for both applications.’ The auditorium is solely for NHPC’s own in-house use. Around 70% of the hall’s usage is for meetings and corporate functions, with the remaining 30% for entertainment and cultural activities, including music, dance, drama and films. ‘The NHPC has offices all over the country, and staff travel here for corporate and social events, so they needed to accommodate lots of people comfortably, as well as have good sound in all the seats,’ continues Sood.

Systems integrator Ceeco Technologies, which has worked with AG Acoustics in the past to supply Celto and VAL Audio systems on numerous projects, won the bid for complete audio and video integration of the project. ‘I’m very impressed with the Celto speaker systems; they allow lots of possibilities,’ says Bhuvnesh Upadhyay, head of IT at Ceeco. ‘It’s such an adaptable system for all types of music and speech.’ The main system installed into the auditorium consists of 12 VAL by Celto ZX153 three-way speakers in an L-C-R configuration, six VAL by Celto SW212 flown subwoofers, again in an L-C-R system in between the ZX153 hangs, four Celto CT218S subwoofers below the stage and 22 Celto iFIX8 used as surround speakers around the side and back walls of the auditorium. Stage monitors and in-fill speakers are VAL by Celto QX15s, and the entire system is powered by five VAL by Celto GL2800 and six Celto P4.25 amplifiers. A Marantz processor changes the system format between stereo and 7.1, and DSP is handled by a Biamp Nexia, interfaced to a Yamaha MG Series 32-channel mixer in the control room. Ceeco Technologies also installed a video system consisting of a main Barco BME RLM-W14 projector and two Panasonic 65DM300DX LED screens at either side of the stage. There is also a Crestron DM-MD16X16 digital media switcher, AV3 control system, FT-600-B FlipTop Basic connectivity solution and TSW-1060 touchscreens, and Extron Foxbox fibre-optic transmitters and receivers. As per the tender, Ceeco provided a week of training after installation, ensuring that technicians were completely au fait with their new AV system before they embarked on a new phase of corporate events and entertainment in the busy auditorium. www.agacoustics.com www.ceeco.in www.celtopro.com

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Biamp has the room covered Quests to Saro Lounge managing director anditsfounder, BIAMP HAS extended Kesavan Purusotman, to install Tesira platform with a series of a new sound ceiling systemmicrophones to reinforce beamtracking the DJs. and a power over Ethernet (PoE+) Mr Purusotman’s background conferencing amplifier. lies the music industry and, Theinmicrophones include three familiar withtomany pro360° audioroom 120° zones provide brands, heand selected Audio’s coverage, identifyQuest and lock to 2-way ultra aQM108 signal source, evencompact if the person speaker for the karaoke room. speaking is moving around. The The Concept team, led Tesira TCM-1 isAudio an AVB ceiling by senior business development microphone comprised of a pendant manager Alexandra Chua,box installed microphone and a plenum 14 QM108 cabinets around the with an additional RJ-45 connector room, hung from the ceiling. In for daisy-chain connections. The addition to reinforcing Tesira TCM-1A is an AVBkaraoke ceiling and BGM, they the energy microphone and boost PoE+ amplifier when the resident DJs per form. comprised of a pendant microphone

in conjunction with the TCM-1 or TCM-1A; it cannot operate as a standalone device. The Tesira AMP-450P is a 4-channel PoE+ conferencing amplifier that includes an internal limiter and is reportedly capable of providing 3W of continuous power to all four channels and operating used around pillars and behind walls. A lift shaft running in a burst to handle peak adjacent to one of the club’s walls mode was also acoustically signals, providing up to 50W treated to prevent vibrations travelling up through the(4Ω) or 30W (8Ω) per channel. The and a plenumbuilding. box. The 2-channel theanbrands that Philip proposed for are the also venue, Outline output channels software PoE+ amplifierAmong includes internal was chosen. Theasystem was provided byThe Outline’s configurable. amp isIndian suitable limiter, selectable power and GPAM, headed up Gaurav Malvai, the first install for by use in air-handling spaces and is burst mode todistributor, handle peak signals. to take since the company took onvia theTesira brand. GPAM configurable software. Tesira TCM-1EX is anplace expansion installed the system, handled bynotice,’ Philip, JAPAN: American lightcalibration within a moment’s AVB ceilingThe microphone forSchool use with final www.biamp.com who also carried out 3D simulation in Mr advance using‘The Outline’s Japan recently added four explained Gilmartin. asin a second or third microphone OpenArray prediction Chauvet Professional Mavericksoftware. MK2s have opened a whole new House A’s main system comprises twostudents. Outline DVS midMK2 Spot fixtures to its multiworld for my I’m15 now speakers with 15-inchable drivers installed on aeither of functional high auditorium. The 440W to teach them new side set of thefixtures DJ booth, raised up lighting high to accommodate LED moving join which a full has been skills on our desk. One the two dual, 18-inch Eidosof218 beneath. rig of conventional luminaires my subwoofers students was recently‘The Dicentis hotel wanted the booth be theadded, focus of the room, where the be the interpreter and were acquired through the toto accepted to so the BFA Lighting Interpreter musiclocal would be the loudest, with of theatsound equally can seethe therest participant speaking manufacturer’s distributor, Design programme the North Philip. or the participant’s PRG Japan.distributed throughout,’ explains Carolina School of presentation. the Arts in The rest of thetodistributedThe system runs along one sideISO of desk complies the ‘We have been looking the US. Having thatwith additional the clubsystem as the feature opposite, which houses air standard. make our lighting more wall20109 programming skill on herthe résumé ducts, prevented anyPraesensa sound fromof The the latest versatile toconditioning meet the varied helped attractequipment theisattention being installed. the system consists two Outline PA/VA system fromofBosch demands we place on it,’ This saidpart ofthis top-rated school.’ DVStheatre 10 andmanager four Eidos X123W with Eidos and networked with the118 Ed Gilmartin, Notspeakers, onlyishave thetwo Chauvet subwoofers built into at side tables. A proven pair Outline Eidosat12s aim of of ensuring high and resident lighting designer fixtures their worth the DJ monitors theflexibility system. and scalability the school.used ‘Theas MK2 has the complete school, but Mr Gilmartin was Allfeatures system processing amplification, three from smallcomprising centralised to performance we were andalso impressed with the service Outline iP24 DSP speakerlarge controllers and one T11, one The T5 decentralised systems. seeking. It’s a first-rate mover he received from PRG Japan. and two M5000-4 amplifiers, areOmneo located the DJextremely position, Bosch IPatarchitecture that fits our budget.’ ‘Their team has been which is also equipped with standard Pioneer equipment for supports Dante networking, in two vertically aligned columns A pair of the Maverick MK2 helpful with anyaudio request that I’ve theThree tunes. of AES67 and AES70 protocols. supported a screen. Spots arebyspinning located downstage had,’ he said. ‘I look forward to To prevent the the DSP from Bosch being overly tampered Philip has also states thatwith, Praesensa assignable buttons provide the proscenium. adding more of their equipment set short-key the processing so it can’t be changed too ‘I’ve given improves the effective interpreter with functions ‘These hang points, combined to my inventory in much. theutilisation future.’ them theyofrequire, systempower. is only controllable by of the available forwith quick towhat supporting theaccess wide field angle the and an HDMI iPad he says. if the DJs who play here require functions’. The output MK2s, mean that app,’ there isn’t a ‘But,www.chauvetprofessional.com www.bosch.com some they call me in. This way, the sound www.prg.com/ja enables anon external videoI assistance, screen position stagespecial that can’t we’ve designed for this space doesn’t get messed up.’

A new club has opened at one of Delhi’s longest-established 5-star hotels. Caroline Moss visits House A BASED IN NEW DELHI’S HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, House A looks set to have staying power. And in a city where nightclubs are often short-lived, the new arrival – owned and operated by the Hyatt itself – is a welcome addition. Axys Integrated director Prince Philip, aaveteran MALAYSIA: Saro Solutions Lounge draws as providing venue for eating of entertainment as drinking, a DJ and Saro audiofeatures a in Delhi’s the crowds from Kualaindustry bothand consultant, was invited to the advise its functions with Lumpur’s Pavilion Elite with itsHyatt toroom foron private requirements the club. ‘They didn’ta want traditional bold, Westernfor dishes and its setupa for DJs among other club; more of aand high-end, bar to of provide elegant wood leather high-energy décor forms entertainment. 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FEATURES: INSTALLATION An existing poolside bar, the Deck, lies beyond the club’s entrance, and Axys has also installed a system here. ‘The Deck has became an extension of House A, for people who want to come earlier and have a drink outside,’ says Philip. The outdoor system – 14 Tannoy weatherised AMS 8DC speakers powered by a Lab.gruppen C 28:4 amp with Apar t Audio’s PM 1112 and 1122R preamps – is linked to the club system so the same music can be heard outside, as well as operating separately.

The Hyatt Regency’s Deewan Singh Dhami and Prince Philip from Axys at the Deck House A’s success can perhaps be measured by the fact that its reputation has been spread via word of mouth; no marketing or publicity has been carried out for the club. Despite this, wannabe members are finding themselves joining a lengthy waiting list. Looks like Club A is here to stay. axys-integrated-solutions.business.site www.munro.co.uk www.outline.it

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Sporting chance Coda ViRAY arrays cover the seating areas in the stadium

The 2,000-seat aquatic centre

Audio systems at a prestigious new sports facility in Zunyi have been designed, supplied and installed by Coda’s Chinese distributor, Tempo. Caroline Moss finds out more

THE RMB1.6 BILLION ZUNYI OLYMPIC SPORTS CENTRE is a flagship project for the city in the southwest Chinese province of Guizhou, with almost a third of its 410,000m2 plot occupied by four large sporting facilities. Local systems integrator and Coda Audio distributor, Tempo, was successful in winning the bid to design, supply and install the extensive audio requirements of the project. Tempo faced limitations due to weight-bearing capacity in certain areas of the venues, as well as restrictions on loudspeaker positioning, and this is where Coda’s compact, lightweight and high-definition systems came into play. The systems are being used throughout the three principal buildings: the 40,000-seat main stadium, a 10,000-capacity gymnasium and aquatic centre which can accommodate more than 2,000. Restrictions on the number of speakers that could be placed for physical as well as aesthetic reasons meant that Tempo needed to achieve the most efficient coverage possible. Although more than 300 speakers have been used in the installation, this is a comparatively small number of units to achieve total coverage. The 180m x 95m main stadium has been installed with two systems. A total of 128 Coda ViRAY three-way, fullfrequency line array modules cover the seating areas, while two groups of 24 AiRAY three-way, full-frequency, high-output line array speakers are being used for the playing field itself. The systems are powered by 28 Linus10 two-channel DSP amplifiers through Coda’s LiNET DSP network. The gymnasium, a standard 80m x 75m rectangle with two levels of auditorium seating and a 40m x 20m competition area, is equipped with a distributed system of 32 ViRAY modules, with four RX40 compact, full-range speakers for the competition area. Four Linus10 and one Linus10-C amplifiers power the systems via LiNET. The swimming pool complex includes a main competition pool, training pool, paddling pool and various ancillary spaces for VIPs, staff, athlete training and equipment. Four groups of 24 ViRAY modules take care of all the areas except the competition pool and the training pool; these are covered by six RX40s. All the systems are powered by four Linus10

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Coda ViRAY modules suspended from the gymnasium ceiling amplifiers and one Linus10-C. The Zunyi installation was the first time that Tempo has deployed Coda systems into a stadium of this size, as well as being one of the largest jobs it has ever carried out. ‘The main challenge was the large size of the stadium, meaning there would be great difficulty with the audio transmission,’ explains Li Hanghang, Tempo’s project manager for the Zunyi sports centre. ‘The traditional analogue transmission method wasn’t able to meet the requirements of this project. However, it was accomplished by Coda’s own LiNET digital transmission, which can easily deal with longdistance transmission of more than 500m through network cables, with low delay and high sound quality.’ Convincing the client that Coda systems could meet their requirements in the sporting venues proved to be somewhat of a challenge at first. ‘It was hard at the beginning, but everything went smoothly after they’d heard the Coda products and got to know them,’ continues Li. ‘The client had very strict requirements regarding the sound reinforcement systems.

They are hoping this will become a landmark project in China. Therefore, our systems were required to meet the national, first-class standards for acoustic design and measurement procedures for Chinese stadiums. The client was surprised that the Coda cabinets were so small, but could produce such high SPLs and deliver such a good performance. They realised that was what they needed.’ Tempo also chose Soundcraft consoles for the installation, with two Si Expression 2 consoles and MSB16 and MSB32 stageboxes provided for the stadium, two Si Expression 1s for the gymnasium and one Si Expression 1 for the aquatic centre. Shure wireless mic systems are also being used throughout. ‘These two brands are internationally renowned and have very good stability, so the client accepted them very readily,’ says Li. ‘Tempo’s installation at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Centre is an excellent illustration of how Coda systems can overcome the most demanding challenges without sacrificing audio quality or coverage,’ says Coda’s director of global business development, Paul Ward. ‘This is a large undertaking at a highly prestigious facility and the brief called for excellence in the face of some tricky demands. It is very likely that the limitations on how much weight could be borne by the structures might have presented real problems had heavier systems been considered. A reduction in capacity in this area could have meant an unacceptable audio compromise, but the chosen systems lose nothing in terms of power and gain everything in terms of being compact and light.’ According to Tempo, the management team at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Centre is very happy with how the project has turned out. ‘We are full of confidence that more and more Chinese customers are getting to know about Coda Audio products and think very highly of them,’ says Li. ‘We currently have a number of diverse projects in progress, all of which are using a range of Coda Audio systems.’ www.codaaudio.com www.shure.com www.soundcraft.com

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habitat by honestbee has opened in Singapore, with audio requirements met by discreetly installed K-array speakers. Richard Lawn pops to the shops

Two Thunder-KMT18P 18-inch subwoofers create a main FOH system by extending the LFs to 30Hz (±3dB) SOUTH EAST ASIA’S HONESTBEE INTEGRATED online/offline grocery and dining concept has added a new dimension to a country already known for its love of shopping. Its latest store, habitat by honestbee – a 6,000m2 space in Singapore’s Pasir Panjang neighbourhood – reconfirms the brand’s mission to become Asia’s fastest-growing food service. And the technology needed to power this concept includes state-ofthe-art audio systems from K-array. The tastefully designed environment combines the roles of supermarket, speciality fresh grocer, online fulfilment centre, retail innovation hub and experiential dining destination. honestbee also relies upon world-class, on-demand logistics, flexible job opportunities and a strong network of 12,000 partners in eight countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan – to deliver innovative services. Labelled ‘NewGen Retail’ by honestbee CEO and founder, Joel Sng, innovation in retail technology has been conceptualised to inspire more human engagement for a novel shopping experience. This includes a cashless payment method termed AutoCheckout and a robotic pickup point called RoboCollect. With orders that can be processed end-to-end in under five minutes, the smart infrastructure promises a hassle-free shopping experience with operational productivity. Once items are ready, shoppers head to the collection point, where robots directly deliver the bags of groceries. Orders are processed and fulfilled by shopper bees using overhead conveyor belts that stretch across the entire space. ‘Since honestbee launched in 2015, we have used technology as a way to provide greater convenience into people’s lives and to boost the economy through job creation and upskilling,’ explains Sng. ‘We believe that technology should be harnessed in the quest of quality human interaction, giving customers more time to enjoy meals with their family or share conversations with friends.’ In honestbee’s quest to differentiate itself, audio technology hasn’t been overlooked. The selection of loudspeaker systems installed throughout habitat for BGM, paging announcements and live music promotions endorses the cornerstone theme that retail is detail. Supplied and

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Six Kobra-KK102 columns create a main FOH system for staging events and live music

installed by Loud Technologies Asia (LTA), an array of K-array speakers is tailored to the various zones they cover. ‘LTA was contacted about this space in early 2018, and our first impressions were of the 12m-high ceiling and harsh acoustic surfaces, including wall-to-ceiling glazing and plaster,’ recalls LTA MD, Colin Quek. ‘I was familiar with honestbee’s unique operations in the region and was immediately impressed by services such as customer laundry and food and wine tastings together with automated packing and handling. So, when I met the team behind the concept, I knew it was far from being a regular supermarket.’ The LTA team realised that habitat by honestbee would require more than a paging system with some BGM. ‘I discovered that regular live performers would be taking to the stage,’ continues Quek. ‘A regular point source system wouldn’t work owing to

the acoustic properties of the space. The traditional adoption of ceiling speakers and pendants suspended from such a height also wouldn’t work either because of inadequate dispersion and distortion issues. Fortunately, K-array’s catalogue of highdirectivity speakers fitted the bill and so we designed a system using several of these models.’ The combination of six Kobra-KK102 speakers and two Thunder-KMT18P 18-inch compact subwoofers creates a main FOH system for staging events and live music. Comprising 16 2-inch transducers, the KK102 impressed the honestbee management during a demonstration at LTA’s showroom. ‘It was important to provide an initial listening evaluation to better appreciate the low distortion, plain phase coherence and high intelligibility offered by this speaker,’ explains Quek. A further demonstration in the honestbee space reproduced the vocal

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frequency from what 200Hz (–3dB) across Dante youtothen splitas that off into the Dante network US companies tendbridge, to drive market networks. ‘These two networks aredifferent invisible approach. to each other,’ considerations One of therange advantages were, of network the volume blending of the isitsan room immediacy is, the 110° horizontal 35° kind vertical coverage area. where thatlater. is then the FOH console, the fast as to they can and they’ll issues Thatshared is not between the explains Mr Ferriday. ‘If one is connected a broadcast truck,fix the We’ve taken of distance for broadcasters. for thexseating This positions. of technology has thescreen ability grabs to A delay system ofthe six Vyper-KV52s creates recording the broadcast console, the OB truck and way Yamahatruck sellsand new products to itsconsole, customers.’ the live audio network is invisible to thethat broadcast every elevation, plus anbroadcaster’s isometric, plus all thea seating angles, communicate with auto-acquire system to distributed flow towards area all ofdeeply that audio is Yamaha available to all the desks. 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It gives control processoffers that fits the broader Yamaha brand While the ability to have two separate networks some database working across both residential and commercial Network blending delivers the the required bandwidth to its users pressed towhat notice the KV52s,’ saysmade Quek.presents, you to a tremendous amount we’re convinced working outthat how we use that be competitive in theof flexibility about where the audio clear advantages, Mr Ferriday is equally sphere, requests soonenvironment being for the software to be no matter thewere external taking the ‘Having positioned the speakers at higher goes toyou andneed it allows ever-growing UC market. to doyou forto build up very large complex audio Dante networking in the live environment is a positive thing Is everything upscaled to handle larger rooms and speaker placement for best attributes of both transmission paths – cellular and satellite points initially, we discovered buildup of be networks quite to simply a high-end of equipment what you need do forand a very inexpensively because it is for engineers to do. He offers the example of apiece conventional 3D–audio applications such asaThere Dolby Atmos. However, this was IP and fusing them into one. should no loss of acoustic energies but, fortunately, the buildingand satellite and using standard switches and Cat-5 cable.’ US$150 speakerphone? Probably not. That’s what we’re live show setup with an FOH console and a USB monitor console, not aDante simple process. connectivity when itstagebox switches between The enabled allows forcellular two separate networks permits us time lower Expanding the Live family investigating now go forward. 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Crews can been installed onto columns, fulfilling time,’ reasons Mr ‘Traditionally manufacturer shown that all that time in development has ‘This will be Madi the first many products on the has collaborative network,’ he begins. ‘The I/Oofgoes coordinates of smaller rooms into the Cartesian coordinates focus discreetly on setting upFerriday. quickly and sending the live shot back to that the requirements LF augmentation and this has been aforbroadcast product, it’sfullnot well spent. from theconsole two companies,’ hebeen continues. ‘We’re looking to directly into side the monitor to run you would usefor larger spaces. It uses trigonometry to work out broadcast facility. range audio for vehicles the rear delays. Rumble-KU44 something we’ve sold the live market in or leverage ourbetween products. We have wireless microphones the absolutefurther minimum latency what hypotenuse is,into what the angle is and then it converts Mostthe satellite with existing Ka-band Ku-band subs accompany the Lyzard-KZ12 speakers www.solidstatelogic.com the past. However, the new Dante which stagebox andmonitor Yamaha-built and other systems for mixing in very the I/O and the board.DSPs Via the that to two Cartesian coordinates, are how far along satellite equipment can be upgraded for compatibility with and in the tasting bottle shop, has been designed specifically for sound. how farprivate up as wine compared toarea, sitting and firing polar coordinates network blending. As an example, alive Newtec Dialog IP modem, dining areausing andthe VIP rooms. This micro line We’re still the same is super analogue mic from something. Otherwise you could end up with a height configured for service, provided as part of the CellSat particular ‘We needed get away from fixed ‘But relation toneeds. its acoustic outline,’tonotes Oliver Thomas. array contains four 0.5-inch drivers and pres as we do thewhereas broadcast device, but we high-end audio applications. For high channel on theon wall youtransmission really want itand on receiving the ceiling. It solution, which includes Dejero architecture and focus on creating a truly modular the best takeaway was looking at the type of engineering operates ina a frequency range above 250Hz now have different form factor is more imagine us combining our wireless a allows everything to track with thewhich correct azimuth and tow. equipment, software, connectivity services to the CellSat The screen shot of a high renderand channel count immersive audio design DSP system. So with Solaro, we took the approach design process for a company making products that will (±6dB), while KU44 low appropriate forthe live.’ technologies with some of their DSP ‘The second thing was provides creating the capability to handle network, cloud management and musical support. Satellite time tiered to adopt a modular I/O architecture in order to through be used in a pretty harsh environment and going end to continues. 50Hz. Thedown unithe includes 32 mic/line of the know where to put those channels,boardrooms they wouldn’t evenworld.’ know seating,’ ‘We hadinputs, tobandwidth look16 at everything from polar I want a database that is filtered so that they’re not confused becomes freely available to boost when needed. To maximise thevalidation I/O requirements per project and the steps of and testing.’ Vyper-KV50 ultra-flat speakers have and been analogue outs, four AES/EBU inputs four But he is equally quick to point out what to do with them. response graphs to off-axis response andwith acoustical by products and brands that are not applicable,’ he reasons. achieve this, CellSat has been integrated Newtec’sinsertion Mx-DMA reduce unnecessary spending.’ The PMC sales and marketing team has already set its used areas, AES/EBU outputs. it is on the back could tackle conferencingofproducts o ‘The barrier to business for most people is the complexities pointsfor forthe the loudspeakers.’ ‘So with one buttonand click, users can filter can the database for justnews teams technology asoutside part However, ofand the concierge Newtec Dialog platform. Mx-DMA Blending cellular satelite signals remote Support for Audinate’s Dante in technology, the sights on assist the broadcast sector Asia and Australasia and the toasting room is catered for by a pair panel where thealso newseen stagebox offersmanage something unique. Here go down up. They have powe The move has specifications from abandwidth variety of new the design,’ he continues. ‘I can docan a design in aand minute-andthedelivered professional ranges from the various speaker or projector combines SCPC and TDMA to flexibly on Delayed SPLs are by Vyper-KV52s introduction programmable controls and in the region. is banking onofthe result6 to make an impact of Domino-KF26 dual cabinets and adatabase. augmented by Rumble-KU26s there are while twomanufacturers pairs of6-inch redundant Dante ports. and all kinds Anything that offers greater capacity provides manufacturers, opportunities for of high-e loudspeaker added to TCD’s ‘We’ve a-half. I could run five designs usingreinforcement different manufacturers. That will make it a much more professionally demand, avoiding fragmentation ofnetwork the space segment. a cloud-based management system, which allows users to Solaro’s selectable multi-sampling rates for ‘We will be looking at China quite aggressively, and I would Piccolo system comprising two speakers and athere is much ‘In the Network Atheir redundant pair, a can we can leverage we go up. And go improved video qualitybrands, and performance. been talking to people about bigger,the horn-loaded, different loudspeaker different screens and as projectors driven commercial database.’monitor live feeds, route content to Toaddition set up ato network blending solution, broadcaster remotely control equipment, enhanced spearhead expect the usage result6continue to open to a new market Xilica’s for us there,’ antoeight-channel Mackie ProFX8now mixer. sub handles thewith oyster bar. Finally, atransmitter portable second pair on athe back of the box which phones USB phones s Network blending offers a newIflevel of reliability by have more professional systems,’ notes Mr Singleton. ‘It’s trying and present those to the client. we get theand job,they that’s brilliant, With the solution able to handle the added complexities equip a redundant vehicle either mobile or ainto rackthe desired broadcast facility and view performance data and innovative DSP credentials. In addition, says international sales director, Miles Roberts, adding Furthermore, can choose to design, play Mr Singleton is quick to point plug-and-play KB1 combining a Dante line array top,furthers provides aencoder gain compensated split,’ Mr we can go from together. USB phones, VoI automatically cellular30 connectivity multiple address commercial application aspect and, with this data, thebilling and if we don’tcombining I’ve only wasted minutes.’ ofrooms large-scale theatre mountedthat – compatible cellular antennas and IP satellite reports. Solaro’s design specification adds a dragthat unlike its European and American competitors, PMC different sourcestoto suitpotential a particular ambience. 12-inch four-channel mixer and multiFerriday. ‘This channel includes the gain differential that do everything – aud mobile network with on-demand satellite connectivity, we are insubwoofer, a much better position to cover that commercial sphere.’ This has alwayscarriers been the key goalperipherals for TCD. Clients will make benefits TCD canshould bring to new marketplace, modems – while satellite terminal equipment can be added Athe network blended architecture beadesigned so that and-drop design, of with control China via iOS, Android is in the process obtaining CCC Certification – a The digital mixer can be remotely managed effects with 16 presets is on hand for events. audio. The audio coming out here will be cover the full spectrum of collaborati is keen that the commercial addition to TCD allowing broadcasters gettools high-quality video transmitted subjective choices but,towith like TCD, missing out on ain mostpictures notablyand in time savings. ‘Because I have been doing this atMr theSingleton broadcast facility and aof receiver cannot reconstruct the live sound are sent over whatever data bandwidth and Xilica’sproduct proprietary XTouch system sur faces. The mandatory certification with the aim of A combination offor fiveSDI Kommander-KA14, controlled byis and his LTA engineers. changed by video anything that on the input While that is for the future, Mr Reid does not cause confusion forIPhis users. ‘I deal with and people in challenging network contract doesn’t haveconditions. to be so painful. aQuek long time, I knew what atoproblem it was for me,’ he reflects. transmitted orhappens playout. available and delivered whichever location or locations current Solaro familysecurity consists of and••QR1 modular protecting consumer forFR1 result6. Not having •–FRANKFURT •APRIL • BOOTH # E94 • 2•5,a 2019•••business HALL 8.0case -KA24 and -KA84 amplifiers powers the entire ‘If enabled, we can manage the entire system gains from the control console.’ for the CS-700 now. ‘W the sphere, I understand that it is complex ‘When you are doing 5.1 or it’sthe easy. WhenPhil you’re doing If acommercial broadcaster chooses to go with CellSat forvery their network the broadcaster requires. As7.1 such, system should be as 32 Revolabs’ Marechal and Michael Fitch demonstrating I/O architecture processors, new restrictions XTouch50 and CCC can reportedly create import but XTouch80 PMC system. Comprising GPIO for external analogue offsite from anywhere around the world by the CS-700 at InfoComm 2017 Thisthey means the box can operate as two discrete market for these smaller rooms wher www.thecinemadesigner.com and don’t want tois sift through a database of nonsense. channels rendered audio, people wouldn’t The desk of has been designed allowmost theasconnection of variouswww.dejero.com peripherals blending, the that solution managed from a browser through applicable fordiscretely live links betweentocontinents it is across town. programmable touch controls addition to existing Mini claims to have the edge in the in country, having obtained the controls, the internal EQ, matrix, levels, delays simply dialling in when required,’ he explains. controls andfor theprevious Rio series of Dante I/O inter face devices. certification products. and limiter functions can be configured on each ‘We can check the parameters or indeed ‘China is working out for us quite well,’ continues Mr The rear panel of the QR1 channel by the LTA team. These DSP functions manage the settings should a user have Roberts. ‘We are expecting some significant movement with are remote controlled via the K-framework incorrectly or accidently changed them.’ The design of the Solaro FR1 proc the result6. We already have pretty large pre-orders from software over an RS485 network or USB Localised volume and source selection can a Linux platform and utilises Xilica DMT, our China and Hong Kong distributor, so we are just connection. ‘The onboard library presets be further configured via two Cloud CDR-1W configuration software. From the fr waiting for the CCC approval to come through to ship them.’ panels, one of which is installed in the office. chassis simply incorporates a fron The big plans for Asia do not end there, with PMC also The other is located at the reception desk with and rotary wheel. However, the full using result6 to tap into education for radio and television a Cloud PM8-SA multi-zone paging microphone becomes evident from the rear. Six production technologies and classical recording. ‘We were which comes with a spot announcer that can accept either 2-channel audio inpu already doing installations at around eight conservatoirestore up to eight pre-recorded messages 4-channel GPIO cards for either inp type, educational establishments,’ continues Mr Roberts. ‘I internally on a standard SD memory card. The A Universal Media Controller lies at the heart of enhanced flexibility, further cards c see result6 as the point where the students can step into a group function allows an individual message – Solaro.like ‘We’ve an increasing adoption of I/O requirements including AES/EB brand PMC.witnessed It is reachable and affordable as opposed usually a regular announcement – to be played low-cost universal controllers for any from any RS232/485. to our other products. 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The outdoor zone is catered for by Vyper-KV50s enhanced by a Rumble-KU26 that exist for each K-array speaker simplified configuration,’ explains Quek. A Cloud DCM1e digital zone control mixer provides overall and selective paging on the main supermarket floor in addition to several smaller zones, including the breakout rooms and back of house areas. Employing Ethernet, the e-version of the eight-zone mixer provides control from any internet-enabled device such as a smartphone. This allows the facility manager to manage sources and volume levels. The remote input plates that have been integrated around the facility cater for localised events in addition to the stage area, where musicians can plug their microphone inputs

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reflects Quek. ‘The demographics of this store are very wide, with a mixed crowd of young and old shoppers, so the audio had to cater for them all.’ As it looks likely this design is going to be replicated, it was vital that LTA met the high requirements of the tech-savvy owners. ‘Fortunately, we were able to strike a balance with the cost of putting in a premium brand that would combine intelligibility with powerful music reproduction,’ concludes Quek. ‘However, it also had to fulfil the minimalistic aesthetic values associated with sleek, powerful and discreet, low-level music reproduction. Naturally, we are proud to be associated with this group.’ www.cloud.co.uk habitat.honestbee.sg

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Studio owner Jehangir Jehangir in the control room of The Press

One man’s vision to create a multi-studio facility where creative collaborations unfold is being realised just months into its opening. Caroline Moss drops in IT’S A BUSY DAY AT ISLAND CITY STUDIOS WHEN Pro AVL Asia visits. The live room of Studio A is hosting a session for students of the Berklee College of Music, and is jammed with musicians from across the globe. This, apparently, is not an unusual state of affairs. ‘On the first day I visited after the studio had opened, there were 26 people in there,’ says Sound Wizard director, Didier Weiss, who was appointed by Mumbai-based musician, Jehangir Jehangir (JJ), to realise his new facility. ‘I only designed the room for 10.’ This isn’t the first time JJ has featured in these pages. Back in 2013, we covered Cotton Press studios, which he’d established with his then band, Something Relevant, as a jam space that could also be used for recording. ‘Cotton Press was the beginning of my experience in the studio,’ he recalls. ‘I learned on the job; I wasn’t an audio engineer and I didn’t know anything about music technology, just a bit about Logic. Cotton Press was my training for running a studio. However, when you start a commercial facility, it’s not only about what you want, there has to be a compromise.’ Enter Weiss, who had been recommended to JJ as a studio designer. Apart from creating a world-class facility on the third floor of a newly built commercial premises in Khar West, Weiss also introduced a sense of reality to the project. An initial sticking point was JJ’s insistence that three separate areas should be created in the available footprint – an open space with no walls – but Weiss was adamant this couldn’t be accomplished. ‘I was saying I needed three spaces, and Didier was saying, “I can’t give you three spaces in this area”,’ JJ recalls. ‘If it had been up to me, there would have been no reception area. Eventually, I decided to give up on this building, and started looking again. Then the broker who found this place came back to say there was another room available across the corridor.’

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Sound Wizard’s Didier Weiss with Island City’s Nikhil Salvi This resolved the stalemate, as the main space could now be divided into Studio A (aka The Press) and Studio B (The Bay) with room for a reception area and space for artists and engineers to regroup. Across the corridor is the all-important third working space, the Madfingers rehearsal room. ‘I know now – Didier was right,’ confesses JJ from the spacious control room of The Press. ‘I had to take it one step up from Cotton Press, and that meant having a proper control room with space for a console, and a place where clients could go and have a coffee and meet with their production team.’

The premises ticked other boxes too. ‘There are two covered balconies where clients can go out and have a smoke,’ he continues. ‘Location-wise, we are right near the other studios. Musicians are now used to coming to Khar for audio work, and there are postproduction and video studios and advertising production houses close by.’ The building also had the benefit of 3.6m ceilings, which Weiss had stipulated as a minimum height to work with. JJ’s aim of fitting multiple studios into one space was in part driven by a desire to create a large facility inspired by the likes of London’s Abbey Road and New York’s Electric Lady, where artists could meet and collaborate. ‘There are big studios here such as Yash Raj, but no smaller ones that are still large enough to work with lots of different artists. I was inspired by musical collectives that hang out and work together, often out of the same studio, and Mumbai didn’t have smaller, midrange places that could facilitate that.’ Judging by the vibe at the studio, this collective approach has been accomplished just a few months into its existence as artists begin to mingle and work together, while the studios are handling a diverse range of projects. ‘Little connections are adding up, such as people I’ve known in bands in the past coming in,’ says JJ. ‘I used to work in theatre and I knew the director of the musical, Sing India Sing, and the vocals for the album release were recorded here. Then composers, Salvage Audio Collective, have just finished working on a Bollywood release, Gully Boys, which ironically is about a rapper who used to record at Cotton Press. Composer Andrew Mackay, who’s been doing a lot of work in Bollywood, came to watch an independent session, and he liked the vibe and energy so he brought some work in for a background score that he was working on. Mae Thomas comes in to do a podcast, Maed In India, where she interviews independent artists who talk to her for about an hour and play some songs. We’ve tracked some albums including a new one for [renowned Indian jazz musician]

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Quested and Focal monitoring systems in The Press control room

Live room of The Press

Engineer Ashyar Balsara Louis Banks, and we’ve recorded strings for advertising work, so it’s been a mix of independent music and some commercial advertising work, which we need to stay alive.’ At the heart of Island City is The Press, a large control room connected to a 165m2 live room which benefits from natural daylight and a panoramic city view. The control room is equipped with an API 1608 console and Quested 212 monitoring system with a 5.1 system of Focal Twin Be and Focal 6 Be 5.1 speakers. ‘I had four channels of API at the old studio, and the preamps sounded really good and punchy,’ says JJ. ‘The 1608 is expandable so I can start with 16 channels and work my way up; that’s the case with most desks now, of course, but this is a really trusted and well-known brand. It’s got 500 Series slots in the master section where I can put in and pull out what I want. It didn’t seem as complicated as many consoles did – even at this

size. It’s got a 5.1 monitoring section and, although we can’t do big 5.1 film mixes, all HD content now requires surround sound and that market is really picking up.’ The Quested monitoring system was recommended by Weiss. ‘Didier firmly advised I put in speakers that would blow people away and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I wasn’t going to buy them without listening though, so I went to hear the Questeds in [film composer] Harris Jayaraj’s place in Chennai, and also because it was a room that Didier designed with the Questeds in mind. So it was a space that would probably sound like my room. I was blown away by the detail of the speakers and the low end; it was just so true. Now I’ve been using them for the past three months and every day I find new spots in which I can put sounds within the image. A composer and good old friend of mine came in and we were listening to a Radiohead song,

Everything in its Right Place, and I literally felt like I could reach out and touch a sound, it was so close, and other sounds were far behind. It’s great to be in a space where we can mix not just left to right, but front to back. It’s so new that we’re really learning how to use it.’ Other equipment in The Press includes Universal Audio 4-710d, Focusrite ISA 428 MKII and Audient ASP880 mic preamps, 12 API 550A 500 Series EQ units, four API 560C EQ units, an API 527, Elysia Xpressor 500 and 1176 FET compressors, a stereo pair of Empirical Labs Distressors, a Behringer Powerplay personal headphone monitoring system, Antelope Orion32 HD converters and an iMac running Pro Tools HDX and Logic Pro X. Monitoring at The Bay, which doesn’t have a console but runs Pro Tools Native and Logic Pro X, is via Genelec 8260A SAM studio monitors and Dynaudio LYD7s with a 9S sub. ‘It’s a reincarnation of the old Cotton Press setup, and we can lay down 11 tracks,’ explains JJ. ‘We have four channels of the API 3124V preamp from Cotton Press and the Avalon 737 channel strip from there as well as a Drawmer 1969 vacuum tube preamp compressor. I brought the whole studio here, even some of the doors and panels.’ The studio is attached to a dubbing room big enough for a drumkit, and this can also be used as an isolation booth for The Press. Across the hall, Madfingers can accommodate ensembles of up to 10 musicians and provide two-track or multitrack rehearsal recordings. A quantity of backline equipment is available, and again the room benefits from the natural daylight and views that inspired the studio’s name. ‘We can see out over the treetops, and so the name Island City emerged. I feel very connected to Mumbai here, so I wanted a name that would represent something about the city itself. I wanted to develop a community, to create

The Bay control room a space where musicians, producers and creative people could come and be a part of something, which is why the rehearsal studio was very important for me. Musicians will come in to rehearse and see the rest of the facilities, and understand it’s somewhere for people to just come and hang. Unless you cross paths with other people, collaborations don’t happen; a community needs to be built to nurture that. A Bollywood producer wouldn’t be spending time with musicians on a regular basis, but that has already happened here – they knew each other already but hadn’t hung out in ages, and that’s how creative projects start.’ Despite his recent entry into the commercial studio world, JJ displays a mature understanding of the viability of such a large investment. ‘Studios are a risk; they only work as a business if you can bring something to it personally. For example, if you are a musician yourself, you can use it and bring others in. I knew this when we were starting. It’s been a couple of months now, and fortunately the studios have been booked way above my expectations.’ Clearly, Island City is filling a gap in Mumbai’s alreadyvibrant recording scene. The future looks bright for the studios, as well as the city’s musical community it’s been set up to connect with. www.islandcitystudios.in

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THREE YEARS AGO, THE ZHEJIANG CONSERVATORY OF Music was opened on a 100-acre campus, offering nine concert halls, 102 rehearsal halls, 842 practice rooms, six studios and a 60.1 multitrack laboratory. This important addition to China’s educational landscape came about with a government investment of RMB4 billion, which transformed the former music school of Hangzhou Normal University in a bid to compete with the best of musical academies worldwide. In 2017, a new commission was issued: to provide ZJCM with a music production studio capable of hosting a 100-member orchestra, together with a 91m2 control room – ample space for students and performers to listen to the mix. Winning the contract to design and install the new studio at ZJCM were the Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and Chinese pro audio distributor, DMT. ‘Zhejiang province hasn’t had a good studio until now,’ says Huang Xiaodong, deputy dean of ZJCM’s music and engineering faculty. ‘All our important recording projects had to go to Beijing and Shanghai; we couldn’t do them

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here in Zhejiang. The goal of our studio is to serve not only the conservatory but the province too. The studio will also attract first-class orchestras and recording engineers, which can help us in teaching the students.’ ZJCM offers a wide range of music and arts teaching for students from China and beyond. Programmes range from composition, conducting, vocals and instruments to music technology, drama studies and dance. There are 12 faculties and four professional performing ensembles, and the campus can accommodate up to 5,000 full-time students. The music and engineering faculty has three departments: music design and production, recording technology, and art and science. ‘Though the music industry in China is developing very fast, we are lacking in standards and systems, and

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have to rely on Western products as our own brands and technologies are far behind,’ continues Huang. ‘Our university has an obligation to start doing fundamental research, so that’s why we have a department of art and science. Apart from music, the students in this department must have a wide knowledge of mathematics and programming. The government hopes we experience rapid growth in science and electronic technology, and become one of the top music colleges in China.’ Seven small existing studios were demolished to make space for the new facility, which features a 975m2 live room with an 8m-high ceiling and a 198m2 control room installed with an SSL Duality console and PCM monitoring. ‘When we decided to build the studio, we welcomed proposals from a wide range of companies,’ says Huang.

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FEATURES: RECORDING ‘Finally we chose DMT; besides the products that they represent, the service they provide is also key. We needed someone who understood acoustics. If there was a problem with the equipment, we would be able to fix it later, but if something was wrong with the acoustics, it would be very difficult to fix. DMT has a lot of experience in building studios; they are a very professional company that can meet the strict governmental procurement bidding process.’ DMT brought in WSDG to work alongside them on the firstfloor studio; the first time the companies had collaborated on a project. WSDG’s 50-strong creative and technical team, led by founding partner John Storyk together with partners Sergio Molho and Renato Cipriano, set to work on the project. The company, which has branches across the globe, deployed staff at its Swiss and German offices to develop 3D room modelling and electro-acoustical surface predictions, while

The spacious live room the Latin office provided accurate renderings and the US and Brazil teams handled overall design and acoustic solutions. Interior design was completed by Miami-based partner/art director, Silvia Molho. An important member of the WSDG team was Guangzhou-based representative, Víctor Cañellas, whose knowledge of acoustics, studio design, isolation construction issues and China’s educational criteria were instrumental in keeping the project on track. ‘Considering ZJCM’s world-class goals for their new studio, exquisite décor, superb acoustics and isolation design were critical, and WSDG was our immediate choice,’ says DMT’s technical director, Johnathan Wang. ‘My boss, Clement Choi, was in full agreement. With his enthusiastic support our collaboration began.’ Huang and Cañellas, together with Guo Ming, head of the ZJCM decoration construction team, worked closely with DMT on the studio, which presented many creative opportunities for WSDG. ‘The scale of the live room provided us with an extraordinary canvas for acoustical and aesthetic creativity,’ says Cipriano. ‘We designed a number of elements that we believe will inspire students, musicians and educators alike. One of our proudest accomplishments was the huge oval ceiling cloud/lighting element. Floating over the live room

Contractor Guo Ming; WSDG’s Víctor Cañellas, John Storyk and Beth Walters; DMT’s Johnathan Wang; and WSDG China’s Su Weilie outside ZJCM from a height of 8m, it provides a strikingly effective visual element as well as mood lighting and acoustic treatments.’ This ceiling cloud has been fitted with a telescoping acoustical treatment, establishing multiple diffusion layers to meet different requirements. ‘It is based on the fundamental acoustical concept of scattering a wide range of frequencies, contributing to the diffusive sound field and enhancing the reverberation characteristics of the room,’ continues Cipriano. ‘Besides the acoustical properties, it also works as a large LED fixture, expanding the lighting possibilities and enhancing the aesthetics of the space.’ ‘The ceiling was a brave design, and it scared us in the beginning,’ admits Huang. ‘I’d never seen a recording studio with a ceiling like this. But WSDG convinced us because they’ve built so many amazing studios around the world. When designing each studio, they consider the local cultural elements of each country.’ This time, WSDG found inspiration for the shape of the ceiling cloud in the design of the Chinese decorative knot, often used as a symbol of good fortune in Feng Shui. Another WSDG implementation was to hang 8m-long absorbent curtains from silent, motorised tracks on each of the live room’s four walls. Deploying these curtains can provide as much as a 50% modification of the room’s diffusion and reflection properties. When it came to equipping the studio, DMT was committed to providing ZJCM with what it considered to be an outstanding technology package. ‘For the audio system, we recommended an SSL Duality console and PMC QB1-A largescale monitor speakers as an unparalleled sound system,’ says Wang. This is accompanied by an Avid Pro Tools HDX3 system with MTRX interface, a 5.1 system of five PMC twotwo.8 monitors and a twotwo sub2 subwoofer, and an SNS EVO media storage server. WSDG has provided a panoramic, floor-to-ceiling window view from the control room into the live room. ‘We didn’t want to

make this studio like a traditional, confined space; we wanted to have natural light,’ says Huang. When the studio was complete, a number of choirs, musicians, sound engineers, composers and senior members of the Singapore National Orchestra were invited to tour the new facility, together with representatives of Zhejiang province’s Hengdian World film studio. ‘They were all greatly pleased with the sound quality, and their directors have already begun to contact us regarding the possibility of recording here,’ says Huang who, together with the rest of his faculty, is justifiably proud of the new studio. ‘On the first day of trial recording, we didn’t need to do any postproduction as the sound reproduced by the monitors was true and natural – an ideal sound quality with natural reverberation. This is due to the good acoustic design and the technical precision of the studio’s construction.’

WSDG’s ceiling cloud doubles as telescopic acoustic treatment and light fixture The studio is also fulfilling ZJCM’s commitment to research. ‘We’ve been given an important project funded by the National Development and Reform Commission of Zhejiang province – the digital music engineering centre of Zhejiang,’ says Huang. ‘We need to cooperate with other organisations to build a platform for production, study and research. This will not only be a platform for our university but for the entire province.’ Good news, then, for the students of ZJCM and the people of Zhejiang province alike. www.dmtpro.com www.wsdg.com

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Back to the future

Tomoyuki Fukuda with API Legacy AXS, Augspurger and Amphion monitors in Studio A’s control room

Ten years in the planning, a new recording and rehearsal studio has opened in central Tokyo. Caroline Moss heads along for a much-anticipated visit WHEN RUMOURS SURFACED SOME YEARS BACK OF A recording complex to be built from the ground up in Shibuya, near to NHK’s broadcasting centre and overlooking the green expanses of Yoyogi Park, a wave of interest rolled out across the global pro audio community. In 2018, following a decade of overall planning and development including a three-year build, Studio Tanta opened for business. And it was with no small sense of excitement that Pro AVL Asia visited in November 2018. We’d been hearing about Tanta for the past three years, and a member of our team had already dropped by, donning a hard hat to view what was then a building site. Following a grand opening last June, Tanta is now proving to be a valuable addition to Tokyo’s music, film and broadcast scenes. Expense has clearly been no obstacle in constructing this temple to creativity. Preferring to remain anonymous, Tanta’s music and audiophile investor, whose dream it was to build an exceptional studio, had clear ideas when it came to style. Accordingly, acoustic design and installation specialist Nihon Onkyo sourced an assortment of Japanese stone, hardwood and metal, including Okinawa limestone, to ensure the two main studios and live rehearsal room were treated in accordance with the brief. When it came to specifying the technical components, however, it was acknowledged that an expert in the field would be a strong asset. Enter Tomoyuki Fukuda, whose involvement with Tanta goes back to 2008 when he was approached to see if he’d be interested in helping with the studio once the time was right. At this point, Fukuda was working at EMI’s studios in Tokyo, having built up a lengthy career as a respected audio engineer. Starting out as a live recording engineer in 1984, he joined Studio Sedic five years later as an assistant engineer before transferring to EMI, where he remained for two decades. The intriguing offer remained on the back burner until everything

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aligned in 2013, when EMI Music Japan closed its studio following the company’s absorption into Universal Music. By this stage, a suitable plot of land had finally been sourced and a temporary office set up down the street from the building site. He began overseeing all the technical aspects of the project, managing the design and installation of the studios and providing valuable insight when it came to acoustics.

‘It’s easy to be nostalgic when remembering the big studios of the eighties, but we didn’t want to recreate the dead spaces that characterised them,’ he explains. ‘We opted for an RT of 0.6s, offering a tiny amount of reverberation to give the studios a little life and character. I recall the Rolling Stones rehearsing some acoustic tracks for a session at EMI over 10 years ago. Ultimately, three of the tracks from that session made it onto the final cut as the engineer Ed Churney really liked the acoustics of Studio Three there. I suppose this thinking provided some inspiration in the design of Tanta.’ Fukuda was instrumental in selecting equipment for the studios, and this is when discussions with the manufacturers began. Among those to come on board was API, whose Japanese distributor, Mixwave, has supplied Tanta with Legacy AXS and 1608 consoles. The vintage character of these desks sets the tone of each control room. Combined with the natural wood floors, panels and studio furniture, muted fabrics and wall tapestries, the golden era of recording is beautifully evoked. Down in the basement, two DiGiCo SD10s have been installed into a third studio, designed as a rehearsal space for bands preparing to go on tour. Discussions between API and Tanta began around three years ago, when Fukuda, together with two acoustic engineers from Nihon Onkyo, attended AES New York as part of a research trip to visit some classic American recording facilities. The US manufacturer escorted them to studios in Nashville and North Carolina. This was the first time that Fukuda had encountered these consoles. ‘Tokyo’s main studios are primarily fitted with Neve or SSL boards, but I was looking for something different to characterise and distinguish Tanta,’ he says. ‘I was fortunate enough to meet many famous engineers in the US who introduced me to API’s legendary analogue sound, and from there I made contact with the factory near Baltimore. It’s encouraging to see artists

FEATURES: RECORDING

Studio B’s control room houses an API 1608 console

Tanta’s Tomoyuki Fukuda and Yu Sasaki

Artists’ lounge overlooking Yoyogi Park

Studio A’s live room in the US still preferring the warmth and depth of analogue audio. I listened to the sound and found the signal-to-noise ratio to be very good, and I also felt that the great analogue tone would match our studios. This was key as I had a strong vision for them, one of the concepts being that they should be able to record a good acoustic sound.’ While a number of API 1608s are installed in Japan, as well as two 64-channel API Vision consoles at neighbouring national broadcaster, NHK, the Legacy AXS at Tanta is the first largeformat API console to be installed into a commercial Japanese studio. While this would provide Tanta with a valid USP, it was also slightly risky. ‘It’s going to be a challenge for us because Japanese engineers are not used to working on API,’ continues Fukuda. ‘However, we wanted something different and were prepared to go with the challenge.’ This challenge has been supported by Hiro Saika, director of Mixwave and API’s distributor since 2007. Saika, who has been instrumental in establishing several key pro audio brands in Japan including Genelec during his time at Otaritec in the 1980s, is optimistic that the Tanta sale is influencing the Japanese market. ‘The next console to be installed is a 64-channel Legacy AXS for Tokyo Music University, and I think that was helped by Tanta,’ he says, mentioning another order that is currently protected by a non-disclosure agreement. The 48-channel Legacy AXS at Tanta has been installed into the control room of the third-floor Studio A. This provides an all-analogue signal path with dual input capability and access to two API 200 Series module slots, while the traditional 1.5-inch module width allows API 500 Series equalisers to be used on a per-channel basis. A complete central section includes six automated stereo echo returns with motorised faders, 5.1 surround monitoring and a built-in 2500C stereo bus compressor. Matching the vintage analogue aesthetic of the desk is an L-C-R Augspurger dual 15-inch main monitor system. The glossy black finish of these custom-built speakers mirrors the Steinway grand piano in the 64m2 room; in addition to being large enough to accommodate an orchestra, there are also four spacious booths. Nearfield monitoring is provided by a pair of Amphion One18s, while Avid MTRX converters interface

between the Pro Tools HDX system and the console. Studio A also offers an extensive selection of outboard equipment including Neve 1081 and 1073 combined mic/line preamp/ equalisers, a dbx 160SL compressor limiter, a Manley Massive Passive stereo equaliser, a Tube-Tech CL1B optical mono compressor and a GML 2032 mic preamp.

Studio C rehearsal space ‘When you are looking for that certain something for vocals or instruments, there’s something for every application in the racks,’ explains studio division supervisor, Yu Sasaki. A graduate of the Berklee College of music in Boston, he reveals that the studio is already establishing itself in the world of film scoring, having hosted several orchestral sessions. The team has also undertaken a number of album projects for Japanese bands. ‘I hope this will take people back to a different era of recording, where bands can play together in one studio rather than record instruments separately,’ continues Sasaki, who came on board before Tanta opened to help out in the final construction phase, assisting in the selection and installation of some of the equipment. Two levels above the main studio, the 32-channel API 1608 takes pride of place in the spacious control room of Studio B.

This studio is installed with a smaller but similar inventory of monitoring, outboard, microphone and instrument equipment to Studio A, and has a 21m2 live room with three adjacent isolation booths. Down in the basement is a rehearsal room known as Studio C. This expansive space is equipped with an automated 8.6m-wide stage riser designed for live performances and has been installed with two DiGiCo SD10 consoles for monitoring and FOH mixing, respectively, and a Nexo PS15 and Coda Audio ViRAY three-way speaker systems. The lighting truss is controlled from an Avolites Arena console. Everything, then, that a band could possibly need, from initial track laying through to tour preparation, though it’s finding other uses too: on the day that Pro AVL Asia visited, it was being used for motion-capture for a VR project. An impressive selection of vintage microphones is on hand throughout the facility, including Neumann U47s, U67s and U87s together with AKG C414EB and C451B standards, an Electro-Voice RE-20 and a selection of Microtech Gefell condenser cardioids including the larger UM930 and the smaller M300 diaphragms. And while guitarists can select from an arsenal of backline speakers, keyboard players have such icons as the Hammond B3 organ, Steinway D-274 concert grand and Fender Rhodes at their disposal. Other facilities at Studio Tanta include a fine-dining restaurant with private room, a main artists’ lounge and two private suites offering secluded, self-contained areas overlooking the park in which to relax. The bold investment in Studio Tanta sends a clear message to the Japanese music industry. The thorough research and planning conducted during its lengthy gestation period has created the exceptional recording facility its owner had long dreamed of. The global wave of interest looks set to build even higher. www.amphion.fi www.apiaudio.com augspurger.com www.digico.biz www.studiotanta.jp

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FEATURES: BROADCAST

Yamaha M7CL-48 mixing console in PCR 1

Reach for the sky

VRL Media’s Shreedhar Upadhyay

Main news studio at Digvijaya News 24x7

A new regional Indian TV channel is doing well in local ratings, with studios equipped by Sennheiser and Neumann. Caroline Moss reports DIGVIJAYA NEWS 24X7, A TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL launched by VRL Media and operated from a studio in Bangalore, is owned by the VRL Group, which runs a successful pan-Indian transport and logistics operation. The company wanted to invest in the world of media and, accordingly, launched a regional news channel broadcasting around the clock in the local Kannada language. Sennheiser India, which has extensive experience in equipping TV stations across the subcontinent, has provided Digvijaya News 24x7 with Sennheiser wireless microphones for remote newsgathering, as well as in the newsroom, where they give presenters the freedom to move around. A total of 21 pairs of Neumann KH120 monitors have also been installed across six edit suites, an ingest room, a master control room and two production control rooms. ‘This is the first time that VRL has got into TV,’ explains the news channel’s technical manager, Shreedhar Upadhyay. ‘VRL has a good background in journalism as it previously ran a newspaper, Vijaya Karnataka, which became a big success across India.’ This title was subsequently sold to the Times of India group and another, Vijayavani, was launched by the group, again taking its title from the name of the company’s chairman, Vijay Sankeshwar. The title quickly rose to become one of Karnataka’s most widely circulated newspapers. ‘That gave us the confidence that we could enter the television industry,’ continues Upadhyay. ‘We went ahead and launched Digvijaya News 24x7 and, within one year, it had rose to fifth place in the ratings out of around 15 local channels in the state of Karnataka.’ VRL Media totals about 300 members of staff, including around 150 journalists who travel all over the state to report for the newspaper and the TV channel. Some of the existing print journalists were able to convert their skills to presenting the news in front of a camera. There is also a reporter based in the capital, Delhi. ‘He works for both our TV station and the

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Sennheiser ew 100-ENG G3 in use in the VRL news studio newspaper, reporting on national issues,’ explains Upadhyay. ‘In every district, we also have reporters and stringers.’ Upadhyay has been working in TV since 2006 after completing a diploma in electronics and communications. ‘I started with VRL Media in 2016,’ he explains. ‘Before I started, they had a discussion with me and told me that they wanted to start a news channel with a big setup. I told them to go straight into HD broadcast, and they took my recommendation. We do still also broadcast in SD as lots of people haven’t yet upgraded to HD, but everything is available on the HD platform.’ As most of the output is news, the station currently broadcasts in stereo; however, it is also 5.1-ready. ‘We are the first news channel in Karnataka to use digital audio mixers,’ continues Upadhyay. ‘We don’t have any analogue mixers here. Other channels have digital recorders but they are using them for music programmes.’

The station’s production control rooms, PCR 1 and PCR 2, have been installed with a Yamaha M7CL-48 and a Yamaha QL1 mixing console, respectively. Sennheiser ew 100-ENG G3 wireless sets are used for remote newsgathering, with MKE 2 P-C lapel mics and MD 46 reporter’s handhelds, together with Sennheiser HD 215 headphones. The 2000 Series is deployed in the studios, again with MKE 2 P-C wired lapel mics and MKE 1-4 clip-on mics. Upadhyay was instrumental in helping to build the TV studio, supervising a team of specialist broadcast studio designers. ‘I was especially able to give them some advice about the audio equipment that we needed in the studio, and highly recommended that we use Sennheiser,’ he says. ‘We’ve come across many other brands of microphones, but we’ve found that Sennheiser’s quality and response were much better. We also get good local support from them.’ Integration and installation were handled by the Telerad division of Systronics India, which started life 40 years ago as a family business and is now a PLC with branches all over India specialising in broadcast installation. This was the first HD news channel the company, which has worked closely with Sennheiser for a decade, has handled, and Systronics’ Sreedhar Govinda Rao describes the two-month project as a learning experience. Given VRL’s past success in the media industry, it’s no surprise to learn that there are plans afoot to scale up, maybe becoming a national news channel. The company also hopes to launch a general entertainment channel at some point in the future, and equipment is in place to handle music programming from the news studio. ‘We can telecast music from this studio, with an anchor and some musicians playing songs; the setup is big enough to do that,’ says Upadhyay. Seems like no challenge is too big for VRL Media. www.sennheiser.com

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A letter from America Dan Daley discovers how big sound – and big bucks – are flowing from the taps at taverns

‘NOTHING GOOD EVER HAPPENS AT THE Goddamn Thirsty Crow’ sings Father John Misty, songifying (NB: first neologism of the New Year) the venerable aphorism that little good takes place after midnight in a pub. But, if you’re in the professional audio business, it’s time to order another round. The five long blocks that comprise Nashville’s Lower Broadway area are known to Uber and Lyft drivers as a combat zone: plentiful pickings in terms of riders but a high percentage of whom will end up fouling the back seats of those liveries before the night is over, but to those who sell, design and install sound systems, it’s a bit of heaven. Block after block of gin mills, a growing number named after major music stars including Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, John Rich (and country punker Kid Rock), all competing on ambience, vibe, craft beers and liquors, but who look at sound as the tip of their spears.

That’s evident in what’s coming to be known as the ‘Roof Wars’ – clubs setting up weaponised sound systems on their rooftop bars and literally aiming the loudspeakers at competitors across the street. One example is the way that Luke Bryan’s system is pointed directly at the top tier of John Rich’s newly opened Redneck Riviera, where the mostly indoor QSC system there leaves his upper flank vulnerable to sonic assault. ‘When you look across the street and see a venue that’s 45-feet deep but has a line array on the roof that can throw 245 feet, either a) they have an installation engineer who didn’t know what he was doing or b) it’s intentional,’ Rich’s systems designer tells me. Nashville’s just one of the noisier examples of this trend. Over in Memphis, the bluesy strip known as Beale Street packs in almost 40 evocatively named clubs, bars, restaurants and music

venues, from Wet Willie’s and the Red Rooster to PurpleHaze and Tin Roof. New Orleans has its Bourbon Street, Atlanta has Decatur Street, Kansas City has the Crossroads and Seattle has Capitol Hill. The list is lengthy and by now represents tens of millions of dollars’ wor th of audio equipment, from PA systems to recording, broadcasting and streaming gear, all of which represent even more money’s wor th of design and installation/integration exper tise and labour. And these are not the speakers on a stick that characterised the sor t of quality level seen in these sor ts of emporia in previous decades. Rather, in addition to the top-tier brands that have been pursuing the upper end of the installed market for years, like JBL and Electro-Voice, now we’re also seeing touring brands, like L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik, as well as brands seeking

broader market share in general, like Bose Professional and Community, hanging in arrays above bars and stages. These types of installations bring what were brand names known mainly to the trade (ie, us) to a wider audience. It might not be long before L-Acoustics or d&b t-shir ts become as downright fashionable as those of Fender and Gibson. But the bigger takeaway is that exceptionally good audio has become the norm for enter tainment and hospitality venues. Consumers now expect non-fatiguing sound in their nightclubs, just as they already expect intelligible sound in their houses of worship, even if they haven’t the foggiest notion of how that was achieved. So, it’s time to leverage this audio epiphany: the world might be satisfied with earbuds for recorded music, but even the grungiest dive on the block needs to sound great now.

In the case of rental, we have seen major consolidation across the Atlantic and I do know that some acquisitions have been close to collapse due to cold feet among investors in the face of the ludicrous machinations between Westminster and Brussels. But, in the end, this industry has shown the kind of courage and resilience on which it is built and the documents were signed. Sometimes I think Parliament would be a lot saner if it was full of roadies instead of politicians. The long and the short of it is that our global village is going to survive whatever’s coming, even if Boris Johnson becomes the UK’s Prime Minister. There may be a few extra warehouses in Rotterdam, perhaps a bit of EQing of sales channels, the odd mute. But overall business will continue as usual as if, don’t tell anyone, the UK is just one part of a broader tapestry of commerce and not the centre of the known universe upon which all trade hinges.

Pro audio has a new gravitational pull, anyway. Danish mainstay DPA Microphones – now part of Arturo Vicari’s expanding empire at RCF – is completing a neat installation in the US of d:dicate 4006 omnidirectional microphones and USB connectivity via the MMA-A digital audio inter face and MMP-G modular active cables. The customer wants to capture ambient sound where no ambient sound has been captured before. The customer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laborator y in Pasadena, California is going to record Mars. The Mars 2020 Rover will land in 2021, mics on board. So, while they quibble about a few extra rubber stamps at Dover, we’re about to witness the sound of the most evocative planet in our Solar System, life or no life. Now that’s a gig. I just hope the after-sales technical support engineer has breathing apparatus and an EU passport.

A letter from Europe

Phil Ward sees how one manufacturer is imagining the future in a post-Brexit landscape THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN LONDON’S Trafalgar Square last December was planted in 1848. This means that, before being carefully selected by two Nor wegian foresters, this par ticular spruce has been a silent witness to the Boer War, the Russian Revolution, the advent of manned flight, two world wars and the Cheeky Girls’ debut single Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum). After all these milestones, it has become the latest annual gift from the city of Oslo to ‘the people of London for their assistance in the years 1940–1945’, a tradition established in 1947. For many years, shipment across the Nor th Sea was in the hands of the Fred. Olsen Line, followed by the Tor Line and, now, DFDS Seaways. What’s interesting is that, as of 11pm on 29 March, this shipment could be between two countries outside of the EU – exactly as it was before 1973.

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Over the last few months, I’ve heard a few genuine rumblings about Brexit across the pro audio industry. I can’t reveal the sources because I’ve been asked not to, which tells us a lot about the self-fulfilling nature of business prophecy: doom and gloom is not the background noise required by the strong signals of progress. However, it’s worth noting that they span the manufacturing sector, the rental sector and all the various strands of distribution. At the time of press, the manufacturing sector is naturally concerned about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, and the likelihood of all that beautiful Scandinavian birch in loudspeaker enclosures ending up like Norway’s spruce on Twelfth Night: chipped and composted to make mulch. All they need is ‘a’ deal, almost any deal, so that they can make the necessary financial plans realistically, as opposed to a kind of anarchy brought about by this abject failure of leadership.

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BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE

Made in Berlin

As ADAM Audio celebrates 20 years in a competitive premium loudspeaker market, Ledetta Asfa-Wossen speaks to its CEO, Christian Hellinger, on his vision to make product king

TRADING ON ITS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, ADAM AUDIO HAS enjoyed a reputation for craft and engineering, but it has had to keep adapting in order to keep that one constant. Three years ago, the company was faced with insolvency but, armed with investment and some dramatic restructuring, the German manufacturer has aligned itself to prioritise what it does best. Recalling why he decided to take on the role, CEO Christian Hellinger, now coming up to his second year, says: ‘I didn’t know all about the brand but straight off the bat I thought – a German premium loudspeaker brand and the opportunity to get involved with the hardware not just the software – that to me was cool. I have worked on the software side for a while and, in many ways, it can be cruel, you might be coding or building an integral component but there will never be a final physical result in your hands. Wheeling and dealing with a global supply chain and the manufacturing was really exciting to me. To this day, it’s the only headhunter enquiry I have responded to.’ With a firm business background, having founded Yellow Tools which was later acquired by MAGIX AG, Hellinger is all too familiar with product management and what it takes to organically grow a business. ‘With more and more loudspeakers becoming digital, we are all inevitably moving from analogue to digital and that’s where the software part becomes even more interesting. For me, joining ADAM Audio was not about building the next speaker, it was about asking what the next generation of speakers is – speaker 2.0 – and finding an answer to that.’ However, before any full throttle approach to innovation, Hellinger admits there was some cleaning up to do on the operations side. ‘ADAM Audio has never been faced with the problem of people not liking their products – the issue for us was product availability. From previous experience, I know that you simply cannot accelerate a business like ours without an immaculate global supply chain. The top priority for me was to install better structures and processes in the operational area. There is nothing worse than having a great sales and marketing machine and no working model to get those products out to customers. We’ve moved to new, improved buildings and have

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Manual folding of the membrane foil of the X-ART and S-ART tweeter in Berlin outsourced our entire warehouse and logistical operations with good partners who operate globally, so that we can focus our whole effort on engineering, distribution and developing the best studio monitors. We released our new T Series at the end of last year, a real starting point for the mass market. If we’re selling 20,000 one year and say 100,000 the next, it’s hard to manage the logistics of all that in-house. You have to think of the staff, building space and constantly revisit the scale of that operation. I have absolutely no interest in us being the world’s greatest logistical company. Now, our focus is just about the product and we’re more flexible and faster to react – everything else just has to work.’ With the operations side now running like clockwork, Hellinger notes the focus this year is on areas where the company has been less visible. He cites education and broadcast as particularly attractive markets. ‘Our main priorities for 2019 are twofold: to expand our business models, specifically the academic and B2B channels, and our distribution landscape. Parallel to that, we’re building a stronger R&D team.’

Meanwhile, ADAM is strategically aligning itself to the consequences of augmented reality: immersive audio and binaural audio. ‘All the products around us are becoming more intelligent, which applies equally to studio monitors. From a sales point of view, we’re getting even closer to our end-users, dealers and distributors and being more of a solutions provider than a pure manufacturer. With that comes more creative business models, such as flexible lease options and subscription,’ adds Hellinger. Back in 2017, ADAM Audio released the S Series, followed by the T Series and its first non-loudspeaker product – the

BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE Studio Pro SP-5 headphones – in October 2018 and Hellinger states the company has made a conscious decision to get closer to the customer than ever before. But ADAM’s manufacturing heritage and its German stamp are aspects that Hellinger is not prepared to compromise on, even in the face of Chinese renditions, and he notes that Chinese manufacturing processes do not pose any real threat. To this day, the air motion transformer (or ART tweeter as it’s more commonly called) is one of its core assets and has historically been a distinguishing factor for the manufacturer. The X-ART and S-ART tweeters are still entirely handcrafted by the long-serving tweeter department in Berlin-Adlershof. On average, each takes about half an hour to manufacture, perhaps a long time in a mass production age but Hellinger argues that the sound advantages are worth it. ‘The entire engineering and development process takes place in our R&D department in Berlin. You can be sure that the story of precise German engineering and that label “handmade in Berlin” – at least for our high-end and premium products – will never change. It’s our most important company asset. It ensures that wherever you buy an ADAM Audio product, it is 100% ours because we take pride in being the tool of choice for so many sound engineers and producers who rely on our products to make a living. As a manufacturer, you have to find the best partners who are able to help you build the best product at the most competitive price point but what that means strongly depends on the product itself and the customer’s expectations. We have a unique policy regarding our tweeters and high-end products, namely our S Series, and I feel users have come to expect our stamp and are happy to buy our products even though they might be relatively more expensive. This year, ADAM Audio turns 20 years old and we still have many of the same people working here.’ The USA continues to be a huge market with ADAM now having a base in Nashville, Tennessee. Hellinger also

Installation of the amplifier unit in the ADAM S3V notes uncapped potential in China and attractive growth opportunities in the MEA region. Looking at the year ahead, he is acutely aware of the growing need to diversify. ‘We have to expand our services to be able to provide intelligent solutions for an entire studio setup and its signal chains, so we’re trying to break the boundaries of our product categories. The smart home will be followed by an even smarter studio; a creative environment that allows its users to streamline their processes and work fast, intuitively and effectively within a global network. In order to do that, we have to take a step back and see this environment as a whole and it’s very likely that software and DSP will play a more important role in that transformation.’ www.adam-audio.com

wireless microphone channels

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Venue 2 Modular Receiver Three receiver modules on each side of the mainframe can be positioned as needed.

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• Receiver modules can be positioned next to one another to configure the system for Ratio diversity or Frequency diversity reception, or operated separately for a total of six channels using antenna combining SmartDiversity. • The mainframe includes an antenna multicoupler with a loop-thru so you can add up to two more mainframes and run all three of them from a single pair of antennas. • 7 different transmitters are available in miniature, body pack, hand held, plug-on and watertight configurations. The hand held transmitter works with interchangeable capsules. • Wireless DesignerTM software is included and available for free download.

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Ruisheng ambition

The journey from dealer to distributor hasn’t been easy for Ruisheng Lighting & Audio. Sue Su learns about its plans to capitalise on the integration and MI market

Jellyfish Theatre

L-R: Will Chen, Stanley Yau and technical director Terry Chen

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YIFA MALL IS FAMOUS IN CHINA’S LIGHTING AND AUDIO industry. Located in the centre of Panyu, Guangzhou, it has become a wholesale distribution centre for electrical products in the country since the mid-to-late 1980s – reaching its peak in the 1990s. The Chinese lighting and audio industry was born here. With the ‘Yifa’ being converted into a pedestrian street in 2005, people who were first involved in the industry have gone on to set up their own trading companies, which has resulted in lighting and audio being one of the top three industries in Panyu. It is also where Will Chen, managing director of Ruisheng Lighting & Audio, first carved his career. The company’s success over the last few years has not been limited to wholesale experience alone; on the contrary, Chen has been developing his product line and organisation structure to provide complete solutions since Ruisheng was first established in 2005. This has also led them to become one of the main distributors of foreign brands in China. ‘Before I established Ruisheng, we had been involved in many projects, including many large-scale live shows, theatres, broadcasting studios, hotels and clubs, so the goal of Ruisheng was always to try to build solutions for these venues,’ explains Chen. ‘When we attend trade shows all over the world, we always try to find brands that can fill our market gaps and try to become their distributor. The industry is completely different now; customers need the whole solution. We need to provide a turnkey service from system design to installation – rather than just selling products.’ In addition to selling Harman brands such as JBL, Soundcraft and Crown, as well as distributing the Italian lighting brand Studio Due, Ruisheng has added more than 10 brands recently. These include TW Audio (speakers), Seeburg (sound columns), AKG (DSM800 series digital microphones), RAM Audio (amplifiers), Midas (mixers), Phonic (speakers), Harvey (central control), Hayaco (simultaneous transmission systems) and GLP (lighting solutions). The whole company now has three vertical business markets: wholesale, installation and rental. ‘One of the company’s key turning points occurred between 2008 and 2009,’ continues Chen. In 2008, we became the distributor of the German brand TW Audio and, the following year, we won more brands and iconic projects. ‘TW Audio provides systematic products to customers. We started to contact TW Audio in 2006 when we invited different customers to the Frankfurt show in Germany to listen to their system. In 2008 and 2009, China’s rental market grew rapidly. We sold to five or six companies right after we signed the official distribution agreement with TW Audio.’ Ruisheng subsequently built a large network of rental companies that owned TW Audio. ‘Rental is the best way to promote a company. TW Audio has been helpful to our

development in the Chinese rental market. There are currently more than 60 TW Audio rental companies in China. I can say that among the western high-end brands, we have a high market share in the rental market. In addition to covering first- and second-tier cities, it also includes many third- and fourth-tier cities.’ Aside from the rental market, Ruisheng has also completed a series of iconic fixed installations with TW Audio, including the Chim Long Circus Theme Park Theatre which was completed shortly after the distribution agreement was signed; the Harbin Concert Hall in 2013, which was designed by Japan’s Arata Isozin Studio; and the 1,200-seat Jellyfish Theatre in Heyuan, Guangdong province.

Harbin Concert Hall Although the company has enjoyed a certain level of success, it faced a lot of difficulties when it first started to market TW Audio. ‘Around 10 years ago, the compact design that TW Audio featured was not hugely favoured by our customers,’ says Chen. When we started the outdoor demonstration at the Shanghai Prolight + Sound event, many people felt that such a compact design simply could not be compared with larger line arrays. But, after the demo, customers were very surprised to discover that something so small could deliver such high SPLs and a clear, detailed sound quality. After years of marketing, customers began to accept the product.’ Insisting that the company is more of a distributor than a dealership, he adds: ‘I’ve always believed that we’re much better off getting all our products directly from the factories. Many companies would not dare to introduce new products and technologies, but we have focused all our attention on cultivating the market for a brand and growing together with them. This is probably the main point that distinguishes us from many other companies.’ Ruisheng currently employs more than 100 employees, including a technical team of more than 20 people. In

BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE addition to offices in Guangzhou measuring more than 1,000m2, it also has branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. ‘To make a brand successful in the market, the distributor must have the ability to provide system design and technical support, as well as commissioning,’ says Stanley Yau, sales director at Ruisheng. ‘A distributor must know how to redevelop the application of the products. We have a very strong team now. We can send more than 10 people out to train our dealers and give lectures or seminars. And our technical team can also develop the application to fit into the Chinese market.’ In addition to TW Audio, Ruisheng also successfully sells other brands. Sales of Midas’ M32 mixer, for example, have reached 1,500 units per year. After taking over AKG’s DMS800 digital wireless microphones, there has been around 30–40% growth each year. Studio Due also won the bid for the outdoor lighting of the National Grand Theater in 2009, which included more than 300 architectural lighting fixtures. Other projects from Studio Due have included the Beijing WuKesong Arena, the Guangzhou Asian Games as well as outdoor lighting for the Yangtze River Bridge.

Harbin Concert Hall using TW S18s and Vera10s as the main system

The Ruisheng team

Next, Chen wants to expand his business vertically and horizontally. In vertical markets, he hopes to build his own rental department instead of just selling products to rental companies. ‘The rental market is so big that many of our customers do not have enough equipment in the busy season. As a distributor in China, if you can have your own rental department, rent products and also provide support for your customers, you can take your rental network even further.’ On the horizontal side, the company also plans to expand its share of the AV integration and MI market. ‘AV integration focuses on the ability of the solution even more and we’ve been working in this market for several years. Currently, Harvey, Hayaco and Seeburg are all very suitable products for this market,’ states Chen. ‘MI is the largest market in the world and China has a long way to go. We are also working to provide products for home studios, including sound cards and portable speakers. You really have to know what the musicians want in order to enter this market,’ continues Chen. To fulfil these visions, Chen believes that people are the most critical factor. ‘Companies simply cannot survive if they have no added value in the future. Talent is the key factor for a business to remain competitive. We offer share options to our key employees and welcome them to be our partners. It’s a mechanism that breeds loyalty and enthusiasm from everyone in the company.’ Looking to the future, Chen believes that although the Chinese economy might have shown signs of slowing down, the One Belt, One Road policy will benefit the development of the lighting and audio markets. ‘The One Belt, One Road policy is a good thing for our industry. Many provinces and cities are trying to invest in preserving their cultural backgrounds with drama and tourism projects – and these will all need lighting and audio products as hardware. Income levels are rising too, especially for high-end equipment. It is definitely a good sign and we are very optimistic about the market.’ www.china-rs.com

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Mipro’s Eugene Chen and C P Lin presenting the ACT range of wireless microphones

SAE Audio’s Bill Lee with the new Suitcase series Class-D amplifier

Mehmed Murtic and Espartaco Saez celebrate the 50th anniversary of Beyma

NAMM for all Seasons Could NAMM extend its pro audio appeal further following a successful shift to the ACC North hall last year?

‘BACK IN 1962, THE 162 EXHIBITORS THAT MADE UP NAMM consisted of mainly traditional musical instrument manufacturers and sheet music publishers,’ revealed NAMM president, Joe Lamond. Within the confines of the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), nostalgia is not a trait that Lamond or the NAMM team in general can easily be labelled with. So, while the Beatles are often credited with the electrification of the industry, NAMM has been continually shaped by each and every musical revolution that has taken place over those past 50-something years. Having absorbed and reacted to all those numerous fashions and trends, NAMM is striving harder than ever to maintain its own selfinitiated MI/professional split identity. So, while the stage was set, the industry played it cautiously. Groundbreaking developments and disruption did not feature high on the agenda this year. Some brands were updated and a sleuth of new products were launched, but none of these had been devised to set the creative juices flowing. Business as usual? Perhaps not. Given the acquisitions and buyouts that took place in late 2018, seismic shifts are still being studied in closer detail, while new ones are quietly discussed. With the help of ACC North linked to the iconic glazed venue via an upper-level bridge, the show has effectively added a new persona to its identity. Nothing new in that, as Messe Frankfurt crafted Prolight + Sound out of the expanding MusikMesse show floor plan 25 years previously. Dedicated to professional audio and event technology exhibitors, these two new halls have taken on their own persona within the NAMM ecosystem. These differences can be reflected most notably by the attendees and background SPLs. The 9% growth of exhibitors in 2018 comprised many new pro audio manufacturers in ACC North. Dedicated convergence of industry members on the floor was positively received as this certainly saved on commuting between halls

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DiGiGrid’s Dan Page was dividing his time between the Waves booth in ACC North and DiGiCo’s booth

RCF’s Umberto Zanghieri proudly exhibits the new M20X digital mixer

L-R: PK Sound’s Nate Martin with the Trinity advanced robotic line array; Antelope Audio’s Kristian Vilkov with the Edge Mic USB Bottom L-R: XTA Electronics’ Richard Fleming; the Adamson Systems team debuts the Milan-ready CS7p

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW for visitors. In addition, the decrease in SPLs from an almost continuous background soundtrack of musical instruments enhanced the quality of B2B conversations. ‘Adamson Systems never exhibited at the show before last year,’ commented Marc Bertrand. ‘While bringing MI and pro audio together, NAMM understood that we’re from a different market and, in doing so, succeeded to pull in the production companies and house of worship folks relevant to our business model. Accordingly, we decided to launch the first of our CS-Series point source enclosures at this show with the CS7p, which is the world’s first AVB Milan-ready loudspeaker to market.’ In addition to Adamson, the upper level of ACC North boasted a similar number of other pro audio manufacturers who were exhibiting products with price points beyond the lure of MI retailers such as Guitar Centre or Sweetwater. Most notably, d&b audiotechnik unveiled the eagerly awaited addition to its SL-Series with KSL, which is the slightly smaller brother to the GSL line array system. ‘The launch of the KSL at NAMM marks d&b audiotechnik’s most significant product release outside of Germany in the company’s history,’ explained David Claringbold. ‘We chose NAMM for a launch of this stature because the timing and location are so well-suited to our global market. In addition to being inundated with people wanting to get up close to the KSL System on the booth, we have enjoyed hosting a packed demonstration room for our d&b Soundscape immersive technology presentations.’ Solid State Logic also chose NAMM as a springboard to launch the latest evolution of its Live consoles, the L350 and L550, and X-Light touring-grade, high-bandwidth Dante AoIP technology. ‘This is the busiest pro side of the show I’ve seen yet,’ observed Ross Gilbert. ‘Within five minutes of the show opening, our booth was packed. They’ve looked at the entry/exit policy to speed things up and make sure people get onto the show floor quicker. The organisers are doing a very good job.’ Even as recently as two years ago, it would have been hard to envisage a NAMM show floor enticing immersive audio listeners. Doubling last year’s footprint with a new demo space to showcase L-ISA immersive hyperreal audio on the upper level of the ACC, L-Acoustics also welcomed listeners to an interactive showroom in ACC North hosting ARCS Wide, ARCS Focus, X Series, K Series and Syva co-linear source loudspeakers together with the P1 AVB processor. In addition to demonstrating its two-way, high SPL S360 SAM studio monitor, Genelec showcased a fully immersive 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos SAM monitoring system, consisting of 8351s for L-C-R, 8341s for surrounds and rears, 8331s for overheads and the 7380 subwoofer for low-frequency extension.

Universal Audio’s demos of the new Apollo X audio interfaces were popular with attendees

Both Waves and PreSonus drew large crowds with live performances and educational forums

Associate sound designer Joshua Millican and Astro Spatial’s Bjorn van Munster combined to host objectbased 3D audio demos in the Clair demo room

Having flown in from Singapore, EAS’ Tze Tze Lam and Eugene Chan visited NAMM 2019 for the first time

Nikke Blout and her Adam Hall colleagues promoting the Palmer brand from their VW campervan

Powersoft’s Klas Dalbjörn takes the wraps off the new T Series amplifier

Neumann launches its first pair of studio headphones

Clair Brothers teamed up with Astro Spatial Audio to present 3D audio demos on a specially configured booth in a similar room adjacent to L-Acoustics in the ACC North wing. To create its intricate mosaic, Clair Brothers’ kiTCurve12-TrueFit enclosures were deployed in an L-C-R configuration with 10SPOT and 5CB point source enclosures used for the surrounds and iPS218-M+ subwoofers for LF extension, while a single Astro Spatial Audio SARA II Premium Rendering Engine converted audio signals into audio objects. ‘I’m delighted that, for our first appearance at NAMM, we could work together with one of our industry’s most respected brands,’ commented Astro Spatial’s Bjorn Van Munster. ‘We have always believed that sound designers should be free to choose the system they want to use.’ ‘After witnessing the excitement and energy in the audiofocused North Hall last year, we added a new booth this year, dedicated to our Yamaha and Nexo commercial audio solutions,’ offered Yamaha Corporation of America’s Tom Sumner. ‘We met with lots of old friends and found some new ones at the North Hall booth.’ In addition to sponsoring the main stage with STM loudspeakers once again, Nexo also revealed the final pieces of the Geo jigsaw with the M12 line array cabinet and MSUB18 companion. ‘The Big Twelve is a logical complement to our M Series range,’ explained Denis Baudier. ‘It shares the same design features that we premiered on the Geo M10, while benefitting from patented technological and structural innovations that derive from our flagship STM Series modular line array.’ Like last year, the ACC North hall welcomed back Bose Professional, Funktion-One, K-array, Powersoft and TW Audio. Described as the ‘missing portion’ in its product portfolio, Powersoft launched its new T Series of touring amplifiers for small- to medium-sized rental companies. Fellow Tuscan manufacturer K-array opted to promote a number of its larger touring sound technologies, such as the KH7, to good effect in a demo room across the bridge on the upper level of the main hall. Appealing to musicians with portable products such as the S1 Pro, Bose extended its appeal by hosting ShowMatch system training classes. Long-term participant Electro-Voice hosted hourly demonstrations in another demo facility on the upper level of the ACC to better showcase the ZLX, ELX, EKX and ETX powered speaker systems together with its latest wireless microphone models. The purpose-built demonstration areas lent a lot of credence to the new hall credentials for such exhibitors. Newly launched wireless systems were evident on the AKG, dBTechnologies and LD Systems booths in the form of the DMS100/300, RS16000 and U300 packages, respectively. Audix and JTS preferred to display their microphones in the ACC North upper hall. DPA, meanwhile, promoted its latest Core 6000 models alongside the 4099, d:facto and d:vote on the same level with a live band.

The downstairs floor plan of ACC North took on a more familiar pattern to the main pro audio hall of old whereby international microphone brands drew favourable crowds. Sennheiser took the wraps off new wireless systems in the form of XS Wireless Digital and the SK6212 transmitter. Shure maintained its appeal with a cosmetic makeover, including a new green logo, while artist signings and free t-shirts were

SSL’s Ross Gilbert and George Horton with the Live L550

Josefina Daly and Raul Lopez from Tierra Audio showcased a lineup of compressors, preamps and EQs

dBTechnologies’ Ilaria Fioravanti, Marco Cantalù and Stefano Bini promote the Vio L208 line array system

The Dynaudio Unheard recording studio

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BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW among the Axient Digital and Microflex products. AudioTechnica continued its theme of bundling microphones and headphones for podcasters and other entry-level users, while Antelope Audio unveiled a USB version of its dual-capsule Edge mic that includes a bus, built-in interface and modelling presets. ‘Being here in the new hall with all the other pro audio companies, microphone manufacturers are getting a steady flow throughout the show,’ said Samson’s Sean Meagher on a booth surrounded by new mics, wireless mic systems and portable loudspeakers. ‘A lot of business is getting done and that is really why we come to NAMM. We feel it has been extremely successful and can’t wait till next year to see what happens.’ Shorn of many professional audio brands, the vacated spaces of the main ACC were occupied by MI manufacturers and suppliers. Perhaps resistant to change, a number of familiar pro companies opted to stay put, including Mipro. ‘We’ve been exhibiting at NAMM for over 20 years and, as a wireless microphone and speaker manufacturer, decided we needed to interface with musicians and end-users,’ explained Eugene Chen. His views were echoed by Adam Hall CEO, Alex Pietschmann. Last year’s Porsche car parked outside the arena had been replaced by a VW campervan designed to entice busking musicians while promoting Palmer MI accessories. Inside, the Maui P900 flagship speaker system took its place alongside Cameo lighting, Gravity stands and LD Systems portable Curv and Maui speakers. Heralding from Madrid, Tierra Audio was exhibiting at a trade show for the first time ever. As such, NAMM presented a new gateway of opportunities. ‘There’s an incredibly interesting group of people that we’ve met,’ commented Josefina Daly. ‘Yesterday, I was talking to a leading studio producer who invited us into his studio to try the Lava preamp with his current system. That was followed by a television producer who came to talk to us about his show and our products, including Boreal FET and Gravity VCA Bus compressors. It’s such an exciting opportunity for us to meet so many different people.’ Having succumbed to inertia last year, both Allen & Heath and dBTechnologies migrated to ACC North for NAMM 2019 to exhibit their dLive consoles and Vio line arrays, respectively, on dedicated booths away from their US distributor AM&S in the main hall. The arena had always felt somewhat remote and detached from the other exhibits in the old format, but its location is currently in vogue following the creation of ACC North. The decision to make better use of this live events space by hosting a Loudspeaker System Showcase allowed listeners to critically evaluate 13 line array and portable speaker brands – including Alcons Audio, Martin Audio, Verity Audio and Void – in a controlled environment. ‘The Showcase offered RCF an excellent

Prism Sound’s Mark Evans showcased new upgraded Atlas and Titan audio interfaces

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Hooke Audio’s Anthony Mattana shows off the Verse, having managed to secure a position in the ACC North hall The Vue booth highlighting the e-Class solutions

Audinate’s Josh Rush

API’s Dan Zimbelman with Sunny Park and Young Sik from Music Metro holding the special edition lunchbox opportunity to demonstrate a production product to a retail market,’ analysed RCF USA’s Tarik Solangi. Judging by the relatively low turnouts, the AES@NAMM training sessions that took place once again in the adjacent Hilton Hotel are a work in progress that could possibly benefit from better signposting or promotion in future. However, education was a key draw for many visitors wishing to receive mastering and recording tips from industry experts and renowned engineers promoting Avid, PreSonus, PK Sound, Roland and Waves, which released the CLA MixHub plug-in. Mixing education with performance, German interface manufacturer RME hosted appearances every hour by a range of audio professionals and musicians including film composer Adam Barber, guitarist Michael Batio, Icelandic drummer Gulli Briem and bassist Chuck Rainey. During the sessions, each artist guided listeners on how they use RME equipment in their day-to-day process. ‘This year, we placed a focus on helping the consumer master their audio craft with RME’s equipment by their side,’ commented Mathias von Heydekampf. ‘Our NAMM artists

Eric Torres from QSC with the new third-party fader bank extension for TouchMix consoles

Genelec introduced the new S360 monitor, while its immersive audio demos were constantly full

François Deffarges, Jean Mullor and Denis Baudier highlighting the Geo M12 on the Nexo booth

shared their RME experiences and, in doing so, shed fresh light on their everyday processes and applications.’ Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, QSC promoted its Play Out Loud campaign with live acts on the booth rather than focus on the individual products present, like the K Series speakers, TouchMix-30 mixers and E Series amplifiers. Birthdays are being celebrated all around this year as exemplified by analogue console specialists API Audio, which wore golden shirts to commemorate its golden anniversary. Larry Droppa unveiled two limited-edition modules with special 50th-anniversary editions of the 550A discrete three-band EQ together with the 312 microphone preamp. Special birthdays were also being celebrated by Beyma (50), Nexo (40) and Renkus-Heinz (40). As well as launching the Core 59 and Core 7 reference speakers, Dynaudio worked closely with several other brands including DPA Microphones, KLANG and Yorkville in equipping a full-blown Dynaudio Unheard recording studio. Located in the open space between the Marriott and Hilton hotels, the distinctively converted shipping containers recorded studio sessions for unsigned artists. A full-length, acoustically treated glazed panel also served as a looking glass for the NAMM audience, creating a live concert stage. A separate multichannel audio feed was routed from a Waves eMotion LV1 recording console for the LV1 FOH console, while another feed was passed to a video editing team. Expanded with 24 channels of mic preamps, a Digital Audio Denmark AX32 converter and audio router converted all of the audio signals for distribution, while a KLANG:fabrik 3D in-ear monitoring system allowed each musician to create his or her own mix and positioning in a virtual 3D space. Having not only retained the professional exhibitors within ACC North, the NAMM organisers plugged the gaps in the main convention centre and further diversified the appeal of the show’s educational and entertainment offerings. As international registrations continue to outgrow domestic, NAMM’s perceived schisms are definitely its strengths.

The Loudspeaker Systems Showcase received solid attendance throughout the three days

2019 Dates:

24–27 January

2020 Dates:

16–19 January

Venue:

Anaheim Convention Center

Total exhibitors:

2,000+

Total attendance:

115,301 (115,085 in 2018)

International

22,066 (14% increase)

Contact:

www.namm.org

Video:

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ISE 2019

ISE 2019 officially opens

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any bigger. Richard Lawn reports on the numerous product launches and trends that marked this year’s show ‘WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW FOR YOU THIS year?’ – is a question often asked by exhibitors or members of the press attending a trade show. With the brain flicked to ‘absorb’ mode for those four frantic days at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), it’s an almost impossible question to answer. Even days later, once the mind has defragmented, deciphering the marketing for any true scientific developments is hazy to say the least. The forward thrust towards an AV world that has surrendered to the IT technicians and interior designers passed a fork in the road some time ago. Back in 2005, MD Mike Blackman proudly surveyed the conglomeration of those initial settlers to ISE and felt somewhat satisfied in what he had achieved. For any visitor who attended that ISE for its inaugural Amsterdam outing, one cannot help but reminisce about that time when exhibitor booth designs were basic and IT was still a long way from its collision course with AV. Ultimately, the speculative 7,000 visitors who had invested in a return ticket to Schiphol also felt the effort was justified as they returned – with friends and colleagues. It was an odd assemblage, pitching the likes of Crestron in close proximity to Extron, Martin Audio, Fostex and its NetCIRA networking in one hall. Fast-forward 14 years and the aggregation of suppliers, users, consultants and AV professionals from all over the world has taken the RAI past maximum capacity. Despite some grouping in the audio hall, it remains an odd congregation, mainly as a consequence of ISE’s point scoring system that allows longer-term exhibitors to select a more preferential location. Fostex opted out of ISE when CobraNet was replaced by the faster Ethernet standard, while Extron mysteriously gave up pole position at the entrance of Hall 2 several years ago. As one of the two original audio exhibitors, Martin Audio continues to make the ISE pilgrimage together with Meyer Sound. Crestron took up Extron’s high-value floor space – perhaps they should seek more remote pastures as the large waves of attendees taking in the control solutions together with the new FT2 FlipTops and Horizon Keypads were unprecedented. The glue binding all the components at ISE has been AV, only it has become reliant on a more adhesive IT. Yet, the

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Top: the Crestron booth was one of the busiest at ISE Left: Fitness Audio’s Robert Holombo, John Penhallow and Lars Stig Moller make an impressive debut K-array’s Andrea Torelli and Stefano Zaccaria uniquely presenting the Rail and Anakonda systems L-R: Canon’s Colin Boyle with the new RSSLO7RST 4K lens Pablo Espinosa from Meyer Sound with the Delta-X Arif PK and Charbel Ghaoui with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW technologies and the laws of physics have not changed over the years. ‘Most people think that projection design and mapping happened after the year 2000, but the beginning of it was in 1956,’ commented Bart Kresa during ISE’s opening address. Just as L-Acoustics resurrected loudspeaker line array development in the mid-1990s some 60 years after its inception, the AV industry has an uncanny knack of resurrecting scientific discoveries from a bygone era as current and new. The goal of all the manufacturers who exhibit at ISE is to create products and solutions that fit a room’s AV requirements – whether that be a huddle room or a stadium. Increasingly, at the mercy of the architects and interior designers, loudspeaker developers continue to aesthetically compromise until a day dawns when the laws of physics yield. Like a champion limbo dancer, Amina Technologies launched its smallest invisible speaker to date in the form of the Amina Mobius One. Measuring 200mm x 450mm x 78mm (WxHxD), the latest model adopts resonant soundboard technology to create full-range and widedispersion sound reproduction. Having created a state-of-the-art Experience Centre at the HQ near Florence in 2018, it is debatable whether K-array really needs to exhibit anymore. But Alessandro Tatini’s team is reluctant to cease shocking audiences as it has done for many years now by drawing attention to its unique reptiles such as the Anakonda and Lyzard. Having incorporated LEDs within the housing of a circular 2-inch Tornado more than a decade ago, the company went one better this year by integrating LED lighting and cone drivers within a 1.2m linear

rail. Designed with several lens types and accessories for various mounting, up to 48 Rail units can be powered by a single KA-02 amplifier, promoting its use within challenging architectural applications. The Tuscans also unveiled the largest system within the discreet line in the form of the Azimut-Kamut2V25 – and it’s an interior designer’s dream. Audio Pro Business demonstrated another wireless speaker system that can be installed into the existing track lighting of a showroom or office without interference. Meanwhile, Holoplot debuted its new Orion series, a beam-steering sound system incorporating wavefield synthesis technology for speech-oriented projects and immersive soundscape creation. Owing to their unobtrusive qualities, many speaker developers – such as Atlas IED premiering the SHS series

Ali Ullah Sabri from TOA Corporation with the IP-3000 IP public address system

Biamp’s Joe Andrulis promotes the innovative Crowd Mics

FBT’s Roberto Mataloni with the Horizon system

Patrick Liu and Penny Wu from BXB presented conferencing solutions in Hall 8

Kling & Freitag’s Steve Hamman was the architect of an ornate booth including Spectra 212 and Vida

Marcus Brooke presents Sonifex’s DIO Dante digital audiophile interfaces

Klaus Seitz and Amir Bagheri promote the new EV X-Line Advance

that relies on adaptive dispersion lens technology – were keen to highlight their new patents. Remaining visible but unobtrusive, L-Acoustics also unveiled its smallest loudspeaker to date in the form of the X4i 4-inch coaxial. Designed for fill applications, the 1kg ultra-compact 100mm x 100mm paintable enclosure can complement larger Arcs and Kiva formats. Should more power be required, brands – such as LD Systems with the DQOR range – are designing their larger-format cabinets to blend into a room’s aesthetics. Pendants were very much in vogue this year, with both Biamp and WorkPro showcasing innovative hanging speakers. Normally associated with cutting-edge DSP technology, the Oregon state-based producer introduced the designer-friendly and mechanically steerable desono family, while the ever-creative Spaniards debuted the Soundnut. Columns also abounded, including sleek designs from Fohhn (LX series), Kling & Freitag (VIDA) and Renkus-Heinz (IC G5). Of course, a large number of loudspeaker developers were exhibiting less than discreet designs that could attract the interest of stadium developers, such as Outline Audio (Stadia) and RCF (TT+). Large venue operators and rental companies were spoilt for choice with a multitude of line arrays including Amate Audio’s XCellence 212AF, Coda Audio’s AiRAY and ViRAY families, FBT’s Mitus, Kling & Freitag’s Spectra 212, Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision Longbow, Nexo’s Geo M12 and Next-proaudio’s LA26. In an attempt to maximise the spread of its loudspeaker solutions over as diverse a spectrum as possible, Bose Professional added the ArenaMatch DeltaQ series for

Aussie exhibitors Duncan Fry and Colin Park from ARX braved the Dutch winter in the extremes of Hall 5’s periphery

Analog Way’s Philippe Vitali presents the LivePremier Aquilon series of 4K/8K presentation systems and processors

Byung-chul and Chloe Jeong from Kevic present the new DP4000 digital PA controller

More collaborations – TOA Corporation’s Daisuke Imagawa with AviaVox’s Johan Godin and Jurve van der Meer

stadiums, while expanding its Business Music Systems (BMS) portfolio. The BMS catalogue now includes redesigned loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSPs, controllers and software products for incorporation within corporate, hospitality and retail spaces. Just as the sum is greater than the parts, the solution sells infinitely more products than the individual components. So, in a similar fashion, systems manufacturer QSC announced the creation of its own Premium Business Music solutions portfolio that combines products from its MP-M (music and paging mixers) and MP-A (multichannel amps and AD speakers) series.

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BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW Genelec demonstrated its own combined sum of power, audio and scalable loudspeaker system configuration, supervision and calibration features. Operating over a single Cat-5 cable, the smart IP networking technology platform will be rolled out later this year over a range of Genelec’s installed audio loudspeakers. The combination of IP, power over Ethernet (PoE) and a proprietary internal power supply will deliver higher SPLs than was previously possible via any conventional PoE. Like IBC in September, ISE captures a significant percentage of cinema specifiers. With a little help from fellow Dutch entrepreneur Astro Spatial Audio, Alcons Audio has been courting the residential and professional cinema sectors for several years by demonstrating its pro-ribbon systems, including the LR18 compact and LR18B LF extension. Shure returned to ISE with a new two-tier corporate booth design combining networking with education, demonstrating new products designed to extend its appeal among systems integrators and designers. Displaying a narrow, directional pickup pattern, the R189 lobar ‘mini shotgun’ cartridge reduces background noise and can be incorporated into the Microflex MX405 and MXC406 gooseneck models. Flexibility ensures sales are not limited to defined applications. Meanwhile, Shure’s Microflex Complete (MCX) conferencing solution exemplifies this design philosophy, as it allows meeting hosts to chair either informal discussions or agendadriven conferences. Like Shure, Sennheiser enticed visitors with a mix of networking and education, including a focus on its new portfolio of business solutions. Set up in a live demo room, the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 exhibit used 28 microphones to demonstrate how automatic beam forming detects individual voices and overcomes hearing difficulties in meeting rooms. Also designed for video conferencing in huddle, meeting and conference rooms, Audio-Technica introduced its ES954 hanging microphone array for creating 360° coverage through virtual hypercardioid or cardioid outputs. Added features enhance sales as demonstrated by the M65 socket swivel mount on the Audix booth. With its consistent 240° rotation and a 40° pivot, the M65 creates a uniform mic position for a more consistent gain structure when several are in use, but crucially allows it to lie flat for an unobstructed view when not in use. Since Samsung’s acquisition of Harman in late 2016, product development has been relatively low key, so the launch of the CBL boundary layer mic by AKG marks a significant new entry. Despite their diminutive 3mm diameter size, DPA Microphones attempted to highlight the latest 6000

Adam Groves of HH Electronics

Joan Amate with the latest XCellence 212AF speaker system

Audiocenter’s Jane Yuan removes the wraps from the latest MF8.6 Class-D amplifier

The Peerless-AV team with Edward Ifeanyi Ozo-Onyali from newly appointed West African distributor Proxynet Communications

subminiature series for broadcast, film and theatrical use, while beyerdynamic promoted versatility in the form of its wireless communication system Unite. As ever, collaboration was in full swing. Adam Hall confirmed that its future DSP requirements will be fulfilled by Xilica by incorporating its Designer Software central control. Having also taken a shine to the Canadian developer, Kramer Electronics unveiled its AFM-20DSP 20-port audio matrix with Xilica’s DSP together with interchangeable inputs and outputs. By and large, amplifiers continue to be designed according to their application. Fresh from NAMM where it unveiled the T Series amplification platform, Powersoft launched a linear motor/shaker in the form of Mover, while continuing to promote DEVA. Designed for 4D cinemas, theme parks and venues with vibrating acoustic floors, Mover’s direct and inertial drive variants allow audiences to feel the sound through haptic perception by vibrating the surrounding

Patrick Almond of Studiomaster with the DigiLive series

disguise’s Joe Crawley and Nikita Bazalo in front of the new vx 4 media server

WorkPro Soundnut pendant speakers suspended above the Equipson booth Audac’s Tom Van de Sande presenting Audac Touch

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environment. Fuelled by passion, ISE appears tailor-made for the Italian innovator as it continues to extend those boundaries subconsciously put in place to limit its progress towards another Eureka moment. More traditional amplifier developments could be found on the Adam Hall booth which, in addition to launching a new mixing amplifier, extended its Class-D range with fourchannel IPA412 and IPA424 models. Fellow German producer Dynacord unleashed two-channel TGX10 and four-channel TGX20 powerhouses, while Ashly Audio unveiled a new mXa mixer amplifier series starting with the two-channel 1502. Over the years, conferencing technology has carved out a formidable niche at ISE. Built on an Omneo IP architecture foundation, Bosch presented its Praesensa IP-connected PA and voice alarm system. Taiden’s latest HCS-8668AD terminal within the Paperless Multimedia Congress family was also on display, as was Televic’s redesigned uniCOS 10-inch

QSC’s Ryan Pring and Mike Brandes present the Q-Sys NV32-H network video endpoint

Datavideo’s Faranak Modaresi and Valentijn Diemel with the HS-1600T HDBaseT switcher

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW tabletop model. The intuitive software designs incorporated within BXB’s Q.Con and Creators’ NET 4000 multimedia video conferencing solutions enhance versatility of use. Product development continues to seek an advantage in tomorrow’s meeting rooms as exemplified by Arthur Holm promoting its DynamicTalkB and AHDynamic technologies. Having launched the CS-700 video sound collaboration system in 2017, Yamaha Unified Communications has enhanced the feature set with a firmware update. In terms of assistive listening, two major contributors within this domain played up their AV credentials. Promoting the latest BluePod technology, Williams AV migrated to Hall 10 from Hall 7 in order to be closer to the video exhibits following its change in brand name last year. Replacing Audio Everywhere, Listen Technologies launched its updated Wi-Fi-enabled, low-latency Listen Everywhere platform, while creating new receivers for its ListenTalk range. Designed for rooms without hearing loops, the Univox IR system provides wireless assistive listening in mono and stereo-channel operation, while Ampetronic combined DSP and networking functionality within the C-series of hearing loop drivers. Incorporating 12 channels of 1080p at 30fps video encoding, a matrix switcher/mixer, IPC camera inputs and dual-channel amplifier, Tendzone displayed the TCN100 AV central unit specifically for huddle rooms. Similarly, Atlona created the All-IP Meeting Space for meeting rooms. For better or for worse, the advent of the smartphone will no doubt be remembered as the watershed in how both our working lives and leisure changed. BYODs seem destined to stay. Maximising audience interaction and participation became a particular focus for Biamp so, for Crowd Mics, the company turned to the mobile phone as the microphone solution.

Powersoft’s Luca Giorgi introduces Mover

Sam Chang from IX Technology and Jim Mobley present the new Renkus-Heinz P series

Like mermaids serenading shipwrecked sailors, the projection displays seemed brighter and bigger than ever before. Beckoning distracted visitors with a 264m2 LED comprising narrow pixel pitch displays from its Fine Pixel Generation family, Absen further wooed visitors with its latest AX1.5 iCon presentation display and CR0.9 LED control room solutions. Taking residence in its own dedicated hall, Samsung showcased a 219-inch, modular, self-emitting display called The Wall, featuring its latest MicroLED technology. With IT convergence, the continued rise of AI will on the one hand make tasks for users, installers and facility managers a lot easier. However, the need for manpower becomes less relevant. Displayed under a huge 8K x 4K Crystal LED display system, Sony launched its first AI-based edge analytics solution in the REA-C1000 that allows video content to be created in real-time without the need for specialist training or equipment. Panasonic announced a raft of new products, including a 50,000-lumens projector model in the PT-RQ50K. At the other end of the spectrum, the Japanese giant showed the VMZ series for those smaller, portable applications requiring 4K, maintenance-free projection. Sometimes a simple update is just as effective and, with the redesigned cooling system of its PT-RQ32K, the brightness of the 30,000-lumens projector has doubled. Epson attracted crowds to its booth with the Vortex display. Once through, these visitors were presented with the latest

The Correia family presents the latest LA26 line array system EB-L30000U 30,000-lumens laser projector in addition to several other new models including the EB-U50 that addresses the needs of smaller displays. Having revealed what was claimed to be the ‘world’s first’ 8K resolution projector to feature laser illumination and DLP technology in 2018, Digital Projection returned to ISE with the upgraded 36,000-lumens Insight Laser 8K. Almost a decade on from the launch of MicroTiles, Christie introduced the bezel-less MicroTiles LED. Featuring 1.25mm and 1.5mm pixel pitches, the MicroTiles deliver P3 colour space, HDR-10 and software for keeping the wall calibrated at 97% for greater uniformity. The LED wall solution also integrates AVoIP via support for SDVoE. Projection sources were in abundance as were matrix switches and processors. Three years in the making, Analog Way bared its most powerful 4K/8K, modular and scalable multi-screen presentation systems and videowall processors. Combining the Aquilon RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4 models, the unique I/O capabilities and 120-megapixel throughput of the LivePremier series promotes customisation in almost any installation project or live event. While promoting its complete range of HDMI video switchers, Datavideo launched a portable, 1080p, 12-channel HD video streaming studio in the form of the HS-3200 HD, in addition to the S-1600T singlewire video studio. With the creation of the NV Series network video endpoint within the Q-Sys ecosystem, QSC has once again raised the bar. Designed for the meeting room, the software-defined HDMI encoder/decoder enables network-based video distribution, for which a video compression codec (QSC Shift) provides low-latency video streaming with resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 over a standard 1GB network by adjusting network bandwidth consumption based on video content. Organically created, it’s a significant addition to the Q-Sys family. The addition of native video distribution and Q-Sys Reflect Enterprise Manager monitoring capabilities now provides an end-to-end solution including processing, networking, AV&C and cloud-based monitoring using mainstream IT technology. Having bridged the great AV divide, QSC finds itself not alone. At ISE 2019, TASCAM showcased a new range of compact 1U and half-rack AV devices for use in education, corporate, industrial and governmental institutions. The sleek new range of 4K/HD video devices support HEVC/H.265 or H.264 formats that enable bidirectional encoding, streaming, recording and decoding. Despite being located in close proximity to the Drone Arena, Chris Wright concluded that ISE 2019 had been an outstanding success. Having launched at InfoComm 2018, the Milan pro AV market-defined protocol is gaining visible traction. Built on IEEE Audio Video Bridging (AVB) open standards for professional media, all Milan devices operate together on a pro AV network. Since L-Acoustics first announced the P900 processor to be compliant with the network standard, Adamson recently followed suit with the introduction of its CS-Series of loudspeakers. Further supporting the Milan/AVB protocol, Belgian manufacturer Luminex Network Intelligence launched its Avnu-certified Gigacore Ethernet Switch to allow AVB traffic on the switch. Furthermore, d&b audiotechnik offered its first product for the network in the shape of the DS20 audio network bridge. While Dante remains the leading audio network solution, its developer Audinate has taken the initiative to add video capabilities. Comprising one video channel and eight bidirectional channels of audio, the Dante AV Module

Xilica’s Andrea Chow highlighting the Solaro DSP platform

EAW reborn – John Mills, Ken Dewar, Jim Bobel and Bryn Richards in Hall 15 enables independent routing of AV signals and complete interoperability with more than 1,600 Dante-enabled products on the market. Just prior to the show, QSC and Audinate announced a partnership to develop cross-platform technology to promote unique integrations between QSC solutions and Audinate licensed products. ‘QSC is committed to bridging the gap between disparate AV systems, peripherals and protocols by providing an agnostic, open-standard approach to audio, video and control,’ explained QSC’s Trent Wagner. ‘By partnering directly with Audinate, we can pursue unique solutions that will not only advance the capabilities of the QSC portfolio, but also push the entire industry towards providing more native interconnectivity options.’ On the eve of ISE 2019, Mr Blackman bullishly claimed that the exhibition would welcome a record attendance. Despite this year’s edition directly coinciding with Chinese New Year, his boast was vindicated as ISE posted an extra 1,000 visitors through its turnstiles over the four days. The RAI may feel like an old comfortable suit to those attendees who have travelled from as far afield as Iran and Iceland for many years, yet ISE has outgrown its once spacious confines. Despite some exhibitors having to settle for the peripheral fringes of Hall 14 in close proximity to the Drone Arena or the temporary structures of Halls 5 and 15, few would argue that the show had not delivered in terms of both visitor quality and quantity. Growing pains led to the announcement last year that ISE will relocate to Barcelona in 2021. To stay would lead to questions being asked, but it remains to be seen if the Catalan hub will be able to deliver such visitor and exhibitor levels, given the familiarity of Amsterdam over the last one-and-a-half decades. Mr Blackman will no doubt relish the challenge of a blank floor plan but, for a dynamic industry that encourages disruption, a more conservative reaction may result when rebooking space next year.

2019 Dates:

5–8 February

2020 Dates:

11–14 February

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Total exhibitors:

1,301 (last year 1,288)

Total attendance:

81,268 (last year 80,000)

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BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY

Addressing AV network security

Networked audio solutions can be inviting to hackers. The best way to protect a network is by deploying robust, standards-based security tools and by locking network-enabled devices

While networked audio transport offers substantial benefits for the pro AV industry, it also comes with clear and present dangers. Audinateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audio engineering and software development expert, Brad Price, discusses how integrators might deal with them ADVANCES IN NETWORKING AND AV TECHNOLOGY ARE increasingly bringing significant gains in flexibility, cost savings and functionality to the AV world but, while the benefits are substantial and real, misconfigurations and failure can still occur, and any such problems will be notably different from those in earlier, non-networked AV systems.

labour associated with moving cables and gear. Also, audio is improved as hum, noise and signal degradation are no longer a concern, no matter how far apart devices may be. Networks have become a solution to problems of interoperability as well. Proprietary connectors, mismatched levels or impedances and different data formats are rendered moot by the adoption of network and IT standardsbased solutions to create a complete ecosystem that just works, regardless of who the manufacturer is. With a standards-based approach, AV professionals can deploy complex systems and save configurations for easy reuse and recovery.

An evolving network Early IP networks lacked the bandwidth and time management features to enable real-time media transmission. This left the broadcast industry to develop intelligent, point-to-point solutions that allowed a transition from analogue to non-networked digital workflows. A longrunning series of breakthroughs in performance and cost now allows AV professionals to tap into the power of IT and begin to enjoy the benefits of scaled, low-cost and complete data fidelity across a wide range of products and facilities. Creating networks for audio has enabled versatility, economy and interoperability in the AV industry. Networking requires AV professionals to really rethink how our AV systems work, as connectivity between devices changes from physical cables that must be moved from one piece of equipment to another to a far more flexible and softwaredriven approach. A single network can accommodate a nearly infinite number of patches and routes, saving time and

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Where the danger lies

Networked audio solutions, like Dante, enable end-users to mix equipment from different manufacturers. But security should always be a priority when working with a network

While networks are not inherently insecure, they do present different problems than previous systems. In 2016, hackers took control of a Barix Streaming Client device and were able to change the audio content for several US radio stations in Texas and Colorado, replacing the programme material with an explicit podcast. The hackers found access through a weak or known password on the device, and then set their own strong password to slow any attempted repairs. Previously, audio and video processing systems were wholly contained within a facility and password management was not a big concern. But, with access to the internet, station

BUSINESS: TECHNOLOGY managers need to start thinking like IT departments, using strong, unique passwords and keeping them carefully logged for easy retrieval. In this case, the damage was limited primarily to embarrassment, but more dedicated hackers could have done far worse. That same year, external hackers tried, and nearly succeeded, in destroying France’s TV5Monde system. The attack began at night, quickly taking down all 12 channels. Crews had to move rapidly, disconnecting systems to slow the advance of the well-researched attack. Special software was designed to corrupt or destroy the specific, internetconnected devices at the heart of the station’s operations – encoders and decoders. The station was saved by quick-acting technicians, limiting the immediate damage of the attack to €5 million. Due to this hack and to prevent it from happening again, TV5Monde was forced to spend millions on improved security. These examples are just a few of the many outside threats that have impacted AV, IT and broadcast systems in recent years. For IT managers, these stories are not very surprising due to the previous lack of security in these industries. Many have spent their careers controlling access to networks and understanding how to balance the needs of users against such threats.

Securing networked AV systems Audio network platforms such as Dante Domain Manager are able to solve these problems by using established network tools. Designed around IT security models and integrated with IT best practices, today’s AV management systems encrypt all control traffic and lock networkenabled devices into defined groups, thereby limiting access to content by rogue devices. These systems create privileges defined on a per-user basis, and integrate with active directory and LDAP authentication, providing a

Best practice THE UPWARD TREND OF AV systems operating over enterprise networks can pose a serious risk for security breaches, making it critical for AV professionals to identify, understand and mitigate these risks. A 2018 report from AVIXA, entitled Recommended Practices for Security in Networked AV Systems, provides guidance and current best practices for securing networked AV systems of all sizes with input from a task group of security experts and technology managers such as AECOM, BAE Systems, Crestron Electronics, Harman, the International Criminal Court, Meyer Sound, Sound Control Technologies and PITM Consulting. The report can be viewed at www.avixa.org

single point of control for managers. As you can see, there is a whole new vocabulary and way of connecting for AV technicians, engineers and users. To that end, it is essential that AV professionals and systems administrators create partnerships with leading manufacturers who can help ensure proper network management tools are in place. It’s critical for administrators to be able to visualise the entire system, assign user privileges and keep activity logs, as with any data network. Furthermore, partnerships with good manufacturers will help ensure proper product setup and access to the most recent updates. Finally, remember to bring in all parties and departments involved to any system discussions. Your IT staff have no doubt been down similar roads before, and they will know what is necessary to build out an efficient, secure and successful audio network workflow.

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BUSINESS: R&D

Making waves

Waves Audio recently announced an update of the eMotion LV1 live mixer – a shrunk-down mixing system with plug-ins that claims not to compromise on power. We caught up with director of product management, Yaniv Litmanovitch, to track its evolution What are the advantages of the eMotion LV1 live mixer and what was the audience you first had in mind?

What makes this mixing console so unique compared to other DSP solutions?

The Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer is a 64-channel mono/ stereo/36-bus digital mixer. In addition to the common operations a mixer would do, the LV1 integrates the workflow with plug-ins as its main signal processors and as additional power ful inser ts. The idea behind it was to create multi-touch screens as the main inter face to keep ever ything you see in direct reach, whether that’s the fader, an EQ band on a graph or a send to a bus. You can operate the LV1 with a single screen, but it can also be expanded to up to four screens for full effect. The LV1 mixer uses Waves SoundGrid technology, which has been a processing platform for the live industr y for years now, and an I/O device inter face. SoundGrid integration connects the LV1 with a variety of inter faces – making it scalable too. It has a 32-bit floating point mix engine, up to 96kHz sample rate and integrates smoothly with the Dugan Automixer + Dugan Speech plug-in. Essentially, the LV1 console can be as you would want it to be, from a laptop with one or two I/O devices and a ser ver packed to flight, or as a big four-screen rig with several I/O device racks. The eMotion LV1 can also be controlled using industr y-standard hardware controllers, multi-touch screens and diverse por table devices. The most crucial thing we wanted to achieve was a flexible product for FOH engineers that was intuitive and built for speed. For the user, it offers real control over ever y aspect of live sound production – each of the mixer’s channels has its own plug-in rack capable of running up to eight Waves and third-par ty plug-ins. Subsequently, you can mix live with hundreds of plug-ins, all running inside the mixer itself, with power, while shrinking the form factor of a full mixing system down to a por table size. When we first built this product, we were really thinking of travelling engineers – bands, small and medium venues, HOWs and engineers that need to stay in budget but want to be able to work with high-quality processing in a live show, and as freely as they would in a DAW.

The sound quality for one – the sonic quality is amazing. The SoundGrid processing is also a vital component. We used Intel processors at several processing grades, adding less than 1ms to the total I/O roundtrip. The LV1 console is not a big metal device – more a computer with touchscreens that you can shape to your preferred setup. Also, unique tools like Waves X-Feedback and Dugan Speech, and a true plug-in latency compensation. Faders aren’t a must, but they can be added too.

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LV1 mixers can share the pool of I/O devices on the network, and where each can access any input and output available and share preamp control. The LV1 V10 includes UI improvements such as more touch-friendly menus. Hardware devices used with LV1 V10 get updated firmware, bundled with LV1 install, enabling sharing, per formance and stability improvements. Waves’ SoundGrid Server One-C

What’s so pertinent about the engineering of it? Our R&D team originally set out to create a mixing algorithm that can mix a set of ‘racks’. Using years of knowhow in making processors, we ended up with a very uniquesounding summing mixer. Well, at the time, it was more like a raw engine as it still lacked any mixing tools, but it was processing on the aforementioned Intel server. It felt very clear at that point that we had to go on to create a full mixer.

What was the biggest challenge you were trying to answer with this console? We wanted to get studio-quality processing available in live sound, without the need for a huge and costly solution, and to provide a mixer that can expand capabilities, without the need for a new metal frame. Also, the LV1 can run hundreds of plug-ins, from Waves modelling plug-ins to the classic L1 Ultramaximizer.

Tell us about the latest LV1 update. What will it offer end-users? Multi-rack SoundGrid

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The LV1 V10 update moves this product to the next generation of the Waves SoundGrid network, where several

Can you expand on your server updates and multi-racks that are currently in progress? We’re currently developing a new rack to offer a plethora of much-wanted features to the touring, broadcast and AV markets, with more flexibility to customise and streamline the application to a corporate or personal workflow. We’re also working on improving monitoring and troubleshooting options with full touch support – it’s an audio-processing Swiss Army knife. As for the Waves servers, we’re always working towards new and faster CPUs and trying to develop lower-cost servers for customers who require smaller and pricesensitive systems. That was the aim with the Waves SoundGrid technology – to reach wider markets, at all levels, without having to compromise on quality.

As a developer of audio plug-ins and signal processors for pro and consumer, how has your market segment broadened? Waves was founded 26 years ago in the early 1990s with the introduction of the Q10 equaliser plug-in followed by the L1 Ultramaximizer. At the time, Waves catered mainly to studio environments. With the introduction of Waves SoundGrid audio over Ethernet networking and processing

BUSINESS: R&D 5 January 2016 – ships the eMotion LV1 live mixer

technology in 2010, our market segment began to expand need to be able to accommodate their increasingly diverse So, what’s in the pipeline for Waves 1 March 2017 –SoundGrid introduces the Waves Dugan in real-timeThe andparadigms is incorporated intoindustry the eMotion LV1 rapidly through offering compatibility to Automixer mixing + Dugan Speech bundle including two plug-ins for auto-mixing multiple mics requirements. in this today are everover the next 3–5 years? consoles either via soundcards or integration. In addition, changing, be it the quality of tools that people expect, where, 1 June 2017 – offers the Icon Platform M and Platform X controllers, each exclusively mapped for the eMotion LV1 we now provide SoundGrid compatibility to numerous how and the way they work, the manner in which they are Waves has extensive plans for R&D in the fields of pro third-par ty pro audio manufacturers, enhancing their exposed to marketing and their purchasing habits. Resting on 8 November 2018 capabilities. – new eMotionThat LV1 V10 updates and features are announced recording, live sound and consumer. As a company, we’re networking and processing development our laurels is just not an option. very much obliged to cater to every kind of user, be it studio, has been key for improving networking flexibility in live, www.waves.com live, broadcast, postproduction, sound design and more. We broadcast and AV sectors.

1 March 2017 Introduces the Waves Dugan Automixer + Dugan Speech bundle including two plug-ins for auto-mixing multiple mics in real-time which is incorporated into the eMotion LV1

5 January 2016 Ships the eMotion LV1 live mixer Dugan Speech designed for the eMotion LV1 mixing console provides control of multiple mic gains

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eMotion LV1 live mixer was developed with FOH, monitor and broadcast engineers in mind

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Adapting to hospitality trends

As research shows an upward curve in hospitality investment, Ashly Audio’s technical support director, Jim Schwenzer, reviews how pro audio companies are being forced to evolve

IT’S NO SECRET THAT WINNING BUSINESS in the hospitality space requires a broad understanding to meet the very different needs of each individual client – be it a hotel, restaurant, amusement park, casino or one of the many other uses we see in hospitality. Every location is unique, and every case has different requirements or needs for pro audio. As such, the ability for businesses to be nimble with integration offerings and solutions is becoming key. To that end, manufacturers of pro audio equipment are having to adapt their services and solutions to allow for this necessary agility within the market. It is an evolution that will help not just the end-user achieve the benefits of high-quality sound, but also help the integrator and distributor win more business across a broader range of potential clients. Critical to this evolution is a focus on integration and product simplicity, as well as features that present long-term partnership opportunities. In recent years, many regions around the globe have seen an upward trend in the hospitality market. According to the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Asia Pacific market alone is seeing demand for hotels grow by nearly 6% over a given year. Meanwhile, in the UAE, one study estimates the hospitality sector has seen a financial increase of nearly 140% in the decade leading up to 2017. Furthermore, small business loan providers in many regions continue to see bars, restaurants and hotels as key industries where small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are experiencing growth. And, while numbers vary, some estimates out of Asia

to enter a space with no rackmount, and so the physical size of a unit quickly comes into play. To that point, the integration of multiple functionalities – such as the ability to bring zone mixing, DSP, power, programmable mic preamplifiers and a server for web-based software access – means you are not only reducing the need for additional components in a constrained space, you are also integrating at an effective price point.

Designing scalable solutions

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in Vietnam recently granted DesignLive Technologies to fit a new sound system inside its bar-lounge-restaurant, angelina put SMEs down as making up as much as 98% of the number of businesses in the region. In the Middle East, the number is estimated to be around 90%.

The SME sweet spot The hospitality space is growing, but it needs more solutions from the pro audio industry that serves the SME market, which makes up the largest share of the hospitality sector. These audio solutions must make financial sense, take up as little

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space as possible, be easy for everyone to use – be it band manager or bartender – and be remotely accessed for offsite troubleshooting. The market needs solutions that make things very simple, while remaining incredibly smart and powerful. The above data aligns with what we’ve seen in the hospitality sector in recent years. There is definitely an increased demand in the pro sound market in Asia and the Middle East. Asia, for instance, is currently Ashly’s second-largest market, and the potential for growth among distributors and integrators worldwide is likely to sit with the SME business community. Also rising in demand in this space are solutions that come with a software backbone. The ability for the integrator to customise controls and make things simple and intuitive for the end-user, provides an additional product offering for those working in the hospitality market. The reality is that end-users in hospitality typically won’t have the background of working with a complex mixer, nor will they have the time to train on a new system as someone might do in the education or even house of worship market, but they still want a high-end experience. Customisable software will no doubt be key to that. Additionally, when it comes to products such as amplifiers or integrated mixer amplifiers, there is also now the increasing need to keep the form factor small enough to be discreetly installed. It isn’t uncommon

A web-based, software-backed solution means professionals working in systems design and installation can not only provide a tailored control experience, they can also troubleshoot from afar. By remote connecting to a facility, an integrator or dealer may not need to roll out a truck for support. Rather, they can tweak the controls remotely and return the client to functionality in short order. This creates a long-term partnership that keeps the business relationship strong and ongoing.

A scalable setup was deployed for the Legend Palace Hotel in Macau, including 76 Ashly Audio amplifiers with 504 separate channels powering 700 ceiling loudspeakers Furthermore, these solutions do not have to limit pro audio companies from being able to work on the larger integrations in the market. Creating systems that can be scaled up as necessary is better than setting out to design solutions specifically catered for one single market size. Through this approach, manufacturers can start to offer pro audio solutions that work as deeply as the integrator needs them to be, but still keep it simple and logical, so the operators aren’t lost in the system. Ultimately, the bottom line for pro audio companies to succeed in a fast-evolving and increasingly large hospitality market will be collaboration, ensuring that every integration is worked on in a partnershipbased model and delivering much higher levels of customisation than ever before, as expectations and demand for pro audio solutions in hospitality rise.

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