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Volume 19 Issue Two March–April 2020

NEWS BUSINESS Trade shows postponed amid Covid-19 outbreak

RENTAL SL210A arrives in China and Hong Kong

DISTRIBUTION TAC System brings Stage Tec to Japan

APPOINTMENTS Sean Iskhandar fills a Void in APAC

EDUCATION Sennheiser educates at The Star Performing Arts Centre

PROJECTS The GCCEC chooses Shure Axient Digital

FEATURES DARK ARTS An L-Acoustics Syva system immerses visitors in Project X

TAKING ROOT The Sydney Coliseum Theatre opens with L-ISA in Rooty Hill

FULL FORCE South Mumbai Police HQ goes digital with Sennheiser

NEW BUILD, OLD PROBLEMS TAG equips Macquarie University’s Marquee

COVER: SETTING THE SCENE Soundscape creates ambience at jazz festival

FAMILY AFFAIR Gravity Studios takes home recording to a new level

TO THE POINT Point Blank Music School opens a new faculty in China

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS NHK selects API for postproduction

Editor’s note It would be impossible to write this column without mentioning the Covid-19 outbreak and expressing sadness at the situation in China and beyond. From our own perspective, it’s with regret that we’ve had to postpone trips to Guangzhou and Beijing for trade shows which are now on hold. We will miss these visits. China plays a central role in our publications, providing fertile ground for technically advanced, innovative projects to cover. And as Western companies continue to shift manufacturing to the country, it has an ever-important role to play in the production of equipment and technology that powers our industry. The virus – like SARS 17 years ago – appears to have been spread from live wildlife markets as preparations for Chinese New Year got underway – a tradition that’s undoubtedly been ongoing for generations. Simultaneously, China’s rapid modernisation has seen an explosion in local and international travel. Just two of the elements at play in a situation certain to be much more nuanced. The pace of the world is changing fast and, like much of Asia, China’s ancient traditions often coexist with modern life, which is now intervening to stop the spread of the virus. We must hope our industry can weather the storm. Above all, for those of you reading this, we hope that the effects of Covid-19 on your personal or business lives are minimal at the most, and that by the time you read this, the worst will be over.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LETTER FROM AMERICA Dan Daley on bringing the dead back to life

LETTER FROM EUROPE Phil Ward explores the concept of adventure recording

COMPANY PROFILE Robe’s growth from OEM to stage lighting leader

SHOW REVIEW How does the new decade bode for NAMM?

SHOW REVIEW The show goes on for ISE one last time in Amsterdam

TECHNOLOGY Polytope Agency co-founders discuss audio scenography

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NEWS NEWS

Trade shows postponed Meyerheeds SoundAmber increases presence in Asia Hills warning signal amid Covid-19 outbreak

ASIA: Meyer Sound has set its international partners. Providing distribution in key territories throughout Hills AV business into its existing Integrated sights firmly on the growing Asian direct access to factory support the world,–both Apartdesign and Community are Solutions division. ‘We look forward to market with the formation of Meyer including services, tech now united with Biamp at Jands. Having – welcoming the Hills staff into our company, Sound Asia. Headquartered in support and sales management CHINA transitioned to either a sole or the brands represented by Hills into our Singapore, the new venture will means we can offerdistributor the personal The outbreak of the dealer-direct distribution system to better portfolio and many new customers into a provide marketing andCovid-19, technical emanating connection to our regional from theoperations Chinese city of Wuhan, support specific countries, Australia and relationship with Amber Technology,’ he support throughout thehas spread customers that Meyer Sound is to thousands of people a death toll New Zealand (ANZ) timely into this said. ‘We are 100% focused on serving the region, coordinating withwith national known for falls worldwide.’ –distributors to date – reaching thousand. category. ‘Through ourtopartnership withnew AV markets in Australia and New Zealand, extendingover fromtwo Australia In addition setting up the Reacting to the public health emergency of Jands, weSingaporean are able to offer in and New Zealand, across Southeast office,customers Meyer Sound international concern declaredsales by the World the regionhas ourannounced full productnew portfolio from a Asia and beyond. The existing and extended Health and single distributor – including Aparthas retail and office inOrganization Mumbai will (WHO) continue tocomplying partnerships. EV Group been with the requests of several Chinese hospitalityappointed loudspeakers, large operate. as theCommunity manufacturer’s government bodies, a trio of growth trade shows – venue loudspeakers Cambridge ‘We have seen tremendous distributor inand Vietnam, whileSound PL+S the past GETShow and Beijing Management solutions,’ announced Biamp in thisGuangzhou, region over the few years Numthip Associates will serve InfoComm China – have all beenthat postponed president,as CEO andSound’s co-chairman, Rashid and we’re committed to building Meyer pro markets until further into notice. Skaf. ‘Ourdistributor customersforthere will now have a momentum the future,’ said Thailand. Deco Andrew Poh, Salmah El Haissane and Chris D’bais Several exhibitors preparing for Prolight + single point of contact, giving access Meyer Sound’s senior vice president 2000 in Thailand andthem PT Karta AUSTRALIA Sound (PL+S)John Guangzhou, which was set to access to all countries in the to superior service, complete solutions and of marketing, McMahon. Jaya Elektrindo in Indonesia have quick Arup and, most recently, as an is a no-brainer,’ explained Meyer Following approval from its shareholders, take place from 19–22 February at the region.’ Area enjoys a strong market leadership position. an exceptional experience.’ ‘We are expanding our company been named as distributors for the application engineer at Harman Sound’s sales manager for Oceania Amber Technology has A & B China & Export Fairacquired Complex, Hills MD CEO David LenzInternational. commentedHe is joined by Foundedresidential in 1970, Jands a presence withImport a full Limited team dedicated home comprises cinema market. 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Theepidemic. bestdevelopment, solution for Malaysia. design andfor integration ‘For a solutions-based tech global tours coming through the management and technical staff – have the committee ‘received a notice from the the Hills AV business. ‘Hills Smith. ‘We’ve worked together for almost establish Meyer Sound Asia with an experiencesuppliers gained asofan acoustic company, having more boots on region and help coordinate large been toa Sydney-based Department of Commerce of Guangdong has aconsultant long history in the two years,www.meyersound.com building a great relationship. office transferred in Singapore, hub city with Amber and AV design for of participation the ground in the same zones director, installation Hillstime managing Davidprojects Lenz working with Thelooking Covid-19 epidemic will, of growing course, remind Technology. 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Asia’s Richard Lawn ‘Forsound those who New are now under thecontrol Amber OfficeZealand for the Novel Coronavirus technical services and security of loudspeakers for notes: installed postponement complies with the technology Notice on us to bring together outbreak two passionate While the Covid-19 has ledand to the remember thenow SARS virus 17from years ago, the Technology umbrella. and prevention unit in Guangdong has sectors, andLarge-Scale so we are very pleased to applications available Biamp.’ Suspending Exhibition Activities professional teams to create a stronger postponements of these shows in China, emergence of the latest outbreak depicts Hills’ decision to exitallthe AV business requested to suspend large-scale trade have found a issued new opportunity for our AV in Guangzhou by the Guangzhou organisation that willthe better serve other shows around world, suchour as ISE, disturbingsuch parallels. Both from www.ambertech.com.au follows a strategic and operational and economic events inhas Guangdong’. It colleagues, customers and suppliers Municipal Commerce Bureau. GETShowat customers and manufacturer partners.’ have gone ahead asimportant scheduled – although between as the HD viruses 25 hereemitted in WORLD: Sennheiser opened review relationship Chinese markets cats are sold www.biamp.com that recommended Hills focus on its Health Amber was the decision of the PL+S Guangzhou Technology.’ organisers are also reportedly working with Following themeasures saleSennheiser of Hills AV,taken. and Bra keeping some special were șov. We are think civet this is a great Brașov. 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The show’s been completely staffed with 116 ‘Following the successful where approximately be responsible products ultimatelyincluding died. From business perspective, deputy general manager Messe the 2020 edition of Beijing InfoComm China, organisers were reportedly daily contact employees that will be of responsible phased in introduction of thea HD 600 headphone prolonged health is catastrophic. Frankfurt (HK). ‘We believe this which was scheduled to take place from with their venue (themanufacturing RAI), airlines and public it series for the manual assembly of decision activity in Brașaov, for epidemic the audiophile market, WORLD Hotels, restaurants, entertainmentproducts complexes, isboth the best arrangement under the current 26–28 March. ‘While we understand that health authorities while monitoring the official is great to see this manufacturing professional and consumer as well as professional of its three brands – the Milos Just weeks products, after Group announced While Four Industries will the restructure bars and including airlines are all feeling Area Four Industries. ‘Our current partners circumstances. 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TheAs musicians and videographers. www.getshow.com.cn www.areafourindustries.com Prolyte becomes brand to join the as continue a brand, as newfluid ideas and ‘It is also when the engineering expertise, set to take place of inthe thefifth days PL+S will to well monitor situation dealimportant with any potential cases and additional șovbefore plant todesign be responsible for creating Sennheiser. manufacturing base here in as inthis establishment the Bra www.infocomm-china.com www.prolyte.com Area Four group. products,’ František Zykan, CEO experience, and manufacturing Guangzhou from 16–19 February Polyșov. With as itthe evolves and keep all exhibitors and of the start hand-sanitising facilities were put in place products fullassured team now www.sennheiser.com is part of Industries Sennheiser’s strategyat the Bra legendary Sennheiser to recognise of an knowledge www.prolightsound-guangzhou.com World Trade Center Expo, has also been attendees updated.’ across the venue.

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NEWS: BUSINESS

Louis Hernandez Jr’s Black Dragon Capital to acquire Grass Valley WORLD

Black Dragon Capital has finalised a deal with Belden Inc to acquire broadcast and media solutions manufacturer Grass Valley. The acquisition is set to complete by the end of Q1 2020 and will see full control of all Grass Valley assets transferred to Black Dragon, which was founded by former Avid CEO, Louis Hernandez Jr. ‘We see tremendous opportunity for transformation in the media technology market and believe that Grass Valley is in an ideal situation to lead the market through these changes,’ said Hernandez. ‘Under Belden’s leadership, the Grass Valley solutions portfolio has expanded and the business has developed a

discipline that puts them in the upper quartile of the market in profitability. Black Dragon’s experience leading companies through digital transitions will allow Grass Valley to accelerate the next step in its evolution, bringing more innovative products to market faster.’ No immediate changes to Grass Valley’s operational management structure are planned and Tim Shoulders will continue in his role as president. ‘Grass Valley has led the market in the transition from SDI to IP and has been diligently pivoting our product lines to cloud-based and SaaS solutions,’ Shoulders commented. ‘Black Dragon brings the expertise and vision that will allow us

to accelerate this transition to the benefit of our customers who are looking for more robust and flexible models for content production and delivery.’ Grass Valley customers will reportedly experience a ‘seamless transition’, as Grass Valley maintains full control of its supply chain and operational systems, enabling ongoing support without disruption. Belden announced plans to sell Grass Valley in its Q3 2019 results, noting that a new ‘broad-based cost reduction programme’ would result in US$40 million of annual savings for the company. Belden president, CEO and chairman John Stroup said it would ‘enable Grass Valley to more effectively execute its strategic plan and pursue growth opportunities. Further, this separation will simplify Belden’s portfolio and improve organic growth and revenue visibility.’ www.blackdragoncap.com

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Amped Studio eases into the clouds CHINA

Amped Studio, an online digital audio workstation, has partnered with NetEase Cloud Music, a music streaming service in China. This collaboration will mean that Amped Studio will be made available to NetEase Cloud Music’s user base and will be able to work with music producers across the country. ‘We are extremely excited about partnering with NetEase Cloud Music, who are committed to supporting artists and DJs with a variety of creative tools in their

ecosystem,’ said Bil Bryant, CEO of Amped Studio. ‘Instant access to a robust online music creation product is our mission and

now millions of budding producers will have that opportunity. We will work closely together to further develop and localise the service and look forward to welcoming so many new artists to the world of Amped Studio.’ Mathew Daniel, international VP of NetEase Cloud Music, added: ‘Supporting musicians is part of the NetEase Cloud Music DNA and providing them access to high-quality music production capability via access to Amped Studio fits perfectly with our goals.

As it is web-based with free entry-level access, there will be no installation barriers, opening music production to the masses. This will also enable the many podcasters broadcasting their shows via NCM to easily produce and upload their shows in a convenient manner.’ Amped Studio has also added access to languages such as Russian and Spanish to its site. www.ampedstudio.com

L-ISA gains new partners WORLD

Modulo PI, Robert Juliat and Yamaha Pro Audio are the latest manufacturers to join the list of partners for L-Acoustics’ L-ISA immersive hyperreal sound technology. Modulo Pi’s Kinetic media server is now fully compatible with L-ISA. The spatial audio system is now included within Kinetic’s library of preloaded devices, allowing bidirectional interactions between Kinetic and L-ISA with real-time interactions between video and spatial audio for creating immersive experiences.

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Users are able to control L-ISA directly from Modulo Kinetic, therefore facilitating spatial audio control from the media server’s timeline sequencer, 3D engine, nodal editor and embedded show controller. The L-ISA system can also send data back to Kinetic, including audio source pan, width, distance and elevation. Additionally, Kinetic’s tracking module, KineMotion, is now a certified tracking system for L-ISA. Available as an optional extra for Kinetic, the optical tracking module provides automatic sound source positioning when used with L-ISA.

Yamaha’s PM10 mixing console Robert Juilat’s SpotMe tracking tool is also compatible with L-ISA. L-Acoustics released a software update for L-ISA to allow users to monitor the positioning of any tracked object in a 3D view. Using L-ISA Controller version 2.0, source parameters – including pan, width, height, distance and elevation – can be mapped and scaled to all certified tracking systems. This functionality comes as the result of collaboration with tracking software providers whose technologies can now function within the L-ISA ecosystem, including Robert Juliat with the SpotMe tracking tool. Finally, Yamaha has co-developed an L-ISA DeskLink to integrate L-ISA control into its flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10

mixing systems as a result of its console partnership with L-ISA. Direct control of L-ISA objects or groups will be available for each mono or stereo input channel within the Rivage consoles. The five main L-ISA parameters (pan, width, distance, elevation and aux send) can be stored for each object in the console’s scenes with dedicated recall scope. The L-ISA DeskLink is built to ensure a seamless workflow for immersive hyperreal mixing. www.l-acoustics.com www.l-isa-immersive.com www.modulo-pi.com www.robertjuliat.com www.yamaha.com

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Prolyte Asia Pacific restructures, becoming Sixty82 Doughty Asia APAC

Following recent financial issues that plagued Prolyte Group and its subsequent acquisition by Area Four Industries, the independently operated Prolyte Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (PAP) has severed ties with its namesake and, in the process, has rebranded as Sixty82 Doughty Asia (SDA). As with Prolyte before, SDA will serve as an extension of both Sixty82 and Doughty in Asia. ‘For the past 15 years, we have operated under the name PAP; however, due to recent events, PAP has decided to take a logical step forward and start a new chapter with new partners,’ explained managing director, Menze van der Sluis. In order to continue providing the service it has become widely known for in Asia, PAP and Doughty became SDA after choosing to work with Sixty82. Sixty82, much like Prolyte, designs and manufactures trussing and staging systems and is led by Prolyte’s original founders Fokko Smeding (CEO) and Marc Hendriks (CTO). ‘Sixty82 was the best and only choice for catering to the high standards of the extensive PAP customer base,’ reasoned

L–R: Marc Hendriks (CTO of Sixty82), Menze van der Sluis (MD at SDA) and Fokko Smeding (Sixty82 CEO)

L–R: Cor van der Sluis, Fokko Smeding, Menze van der Sluis, Jesper van der Sluis, Xavier Drouet, Jerome Brehard and Rainier Smeding van der Sluis, who also happens to be one of the first people employed by Prolyte in its early days and therefore has an established relationship with Smeding and Hendriks, having played a significant role in the development of the company. ‘To continue to support our customers in the way that we have been doing for so many years now, this was the only possible way forward.’

Another reason the former PAP decided to align with SDA was reportedly due to its focus on the specific needs of the Asian market and its approach to product development. SDA notes that customers will still interact with the same team as before. What has changed is the company name and the brand of trussing solutions it provides. It is also

noted that Sixty82 trusses are compatible with the Prolyte products previously supplied by PAP and that SDA guarantees distribution across all APAC countries. ‘Our goal is to continuously improve every aspect of our customers’ experience,’ said Sixty82 CEO Smeding. ‘Expanding our sales network, supporting personnel and being in close proximity to our customers are key initiatives towards achieving that. Having the SDA team support us is incredible and ensures that our customers in the APAC region will get the best treatment possible.’ www.sixty82-doughty.com

Baird Capital acquires large stake in Vega Global WORLD

Baird Capital, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of a large stake in the Vega Global group. This partnership will reportedly position the company for all growing facets of the AV market while meeting the requirements of clients that are seeking global standards and delivery platforms.

‘We are extremely excited to partner with Baird, a highly respected firm that is aligned with Vega’s vision of growth into the future,’ said Laurie Chow, Vega Global’s CEO and founder. ‘Vega continues to distinguish itself as a leader in the Asia Pacific region in the rapidly growing professional audiovisual

market. Together with Baird, our potential to meet the needs of tomorrow’s enterprise clients is limitless.’ Andy Tse, partner at Baird Capital, added: ‘We are proud to partner with Vega Global and its experienced management team. Laurie has built a fantastic business with

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a reputation for excellence in its offerings, people and growth plan, and we look forward to working alongside them in the future.’ www.bairdcapital.com www.vega-global.com

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Barnfind Technologies opens new office in Singapore SINGAPORE

Barnfind Technologies has opened its second office in Asia. The office is located in Singapore and led by John Foo, a newly appointed vice president of sales and operations.

Barnfind’s main focus remains in media and broadcast, we will also be expanding into other verticals like telemedicine, education, industry and rentals because there are so many growth areas with

L–R: Arild Skjeggerud, John Foo and Wiggo Evensen Foo has 25 years of experience in business and sales management. He has worked in several sales roles for companies such as ChyronHego, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Network Electronics, Philips and FujiFilm. ‘John Foo has been a friend of the Barnfind team for many years and it is a pleasure to work with him again,’ said Wiggo Evensen, CEO of Barnfind Norway. ‘We are eager to launch a dedicated office and introduce existing customers to our new portfolio of products. While

clients that need to transport any kind of video and audio signals on fibre solutions between buildings, cities and countries. We are delighted to begin operations with John and we are sure that we will achieve success.’ CW Tan and Jerry Burianyk will be working alongside Foo at the new office. Tan will be directing the pre-sales and support operations, while Burianyk will become the business development director. www.barnfind.no

Hewshott International celebrates 10 years in India INDIA

Hewshott International has marked its 10th year in India by changing its logo. Hewshott India was created in 2010 in response to a client who had a project in Mumbai. ‘During our 10 years in India, we have been stoic in maintaining our client-first approach, and our independence from manufacturers and vendors, which is a cornerstone of our global business,’ said Karan Jaitly, managing director of Hewshott International in India. ‘The strongest corporate governance standards are vital to us. With our integrity and disciplined approach to our work, we continue to attract a strong client base, who in turn enjoy the highest quality service from the best consultants in the Indian market. Our strong success record of repeat and 100% referenceable clientele is testament to the level of service provided by our India team, who continue to amaze me every day with their hard work, care and attention they put

into continuously maintaining this high delivery standard.’ Peter Hunt, the company’s group CEO, added: ‘Our India office is one of the most dynamic and busiest offices we have, and it is no surprise to me that we are celebrating 10 years of growth and success. Since we identified India as an important market, we have focused on ensuring we grow from within the Indian talent pool, and Karan has played a solid role in nurturing, mentoring and leading by example. The continued focus on delivering to the highest standards and remaining true to our core values in a challenging environment is something I remain very proud of.’ www.hewshott.com

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Riedel welcomes Embrionix into its family WORLD

Riedel Communications has acquired Canadian IP video processor manufacturer Embrionix, strengthening its IP-enabled hardware and software capabilities and broadening its portfolio of video solutions. Embrionix was established in 2009, developing miniaturised, high-density IP gateways, IP signal processors and converters for broadcast video. It pioneered the use of small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules for signal processing and has been granted more than 20 patents. ‘Sometimes, things just fit,’ explained Thomas Riedel, CEO of Riedel Communications. ‘Just like Riedel, Embrionix started out as a garage company and has managed to preserve its innovation-driven start-up spirit on its way to global success. Our company philosophies are an ideal match, and our product portfolios and competencies complement each other perfectly.’

Riedel has also pursued a networked approach to video infrastructures with its MediorNet real-time media network. As the German manufacturer welcomes Embrionix into its family, it gains access to a workforce comprising engineers who have specialised in cuttingedge IP and video technologies. The Embrionix team, headquartered in Montreal, employs 50 engineers, with design, R&D and sales offices

around the world. As a result of the acquisition, the Riedel staff count tops 700 employees. ‘Riedel is an international player, and we can offer Embrionix all of the benefits of a comprehensive global sales and support infrastructure,’ furthered Riedel. ‘Embrionix, on the other hand, has access to unique technologies and proprietary knowledge that will be instrumental in our quest for

innovation leadership in the field of video infrastructures.’ Embrionix CEO Renaud Lavoie also commented on the acquisition: ‘As a hybrid IP environment, Riedel’s MediorNet is trusted by customers around the globe as an ideal bridge to the IP world,’ he said. ‘Our high-density IP gateway and processing solutions will greatly enhance the MediorNet ecosystem and expand its application areas, making it more powerful than ever. In recent years, our young company has experienced phenomenal growth. Now, the partnership with Riedel will further accelerate demand for our technologies and pave the way to an even brighter future. We are thrilled to continue the Embrionix success story as a member of the Riedel family, and I am happy to be part of this journey.’ www.embrionix.com www.riedel.net

Vitec strengthens group Renkus-Heinz with acquisition of IPtec celebrates its owner’s 90th birthday WORLD

In order to grow its broadcast contribution and remote production capabilities, Vitec has acquired IPtec, a manufacturer of video-over-IP networks. This deal will combine the product roadmap of IPtec’s VNP series with Vitec’s HEVC portfolio offering. This is the third company that Vitec has acquired within the past 18 months, following the acquisition of T-21 and Telairity. ‘IPtec respected in the military and broadcast verticals,’ said Kevin Ancelin, VP of worldwide

broadcast sales at Vitec. ‘IPtec introduces the benefits of J2K, MPEG-2 and legacy H.264 4:2:2 10-bit codec support, as well as a full duplex encoder/decoder and a telemetry-to-IP gateway that complement Vitec’s portfolio. Together, our solutions will provide customers with a purpose-built technology platform capable of delivering broadcast-quality media streams.’ www.iptec-inc.com www.vitec.com

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Renkus-Heinz’s owner and co-founder, Harro Heinz, celebrated his 90th birthday on 14 December. On the day, he was joined by his family, friends and colleagues, including scientist and engineer Wolfgang Ahnert, who was praised for assisting Renkus-Heinz with the development of its products.

important, of course, as you must have great content but, more importantly, we need to look at the audience we serve, understand what they want and deliver impressive experiences to them. Positioning sound with precision and putting it on the audience positions businesses for success. We see

It was made clear that the event was not celebrating Heinz’s retirement as he will continue to hold his regular office hours. To mark the occasion, Heinz looked back on the company’s past as well as his visions for the future. ‘When we look at the industry today, we still see a lot of focus on the performers or the product,’ he said. ‘That’s

commoditisation continue in the audio world. What will set successful companies apart, whether they be manufacturers or integrators, will be the level of intelligence they can put behind their products and solutions. The future of AV belongs to those willing to experiment.’

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Gold Peak Electronics (GPE) and ST Holdings (STH) recently entered into a shareholders’ agreement to create a new joint venture that will facilitate the manufacture and export of electronics, transducers, acoustic audio products and metal accessories for speakers and speaker systems in Thailand and overseas. The new company is a 51:49 joint venture between GPE and STH, which is ultimately owned and controlled by the owners of P.Audio System. The investment marks another significant step forward in Gold Peak’s strategy to extend its manufacturing base outside China and to build on the competitive advantages of Thailand. Under the joint venture, both Celestion and KEF, which reside beneath the Gold Peak umbrella, and P.Audio will not only pool their manufacturing facilities, equipment and tooling into the joint venture to support the growth of its electronics and acoustics businesses, but also share their technical expertise, business connections and distribution networks. The timing of this joint venture comes several months after P.Audio

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opened a new loudspeaker assembly plant in close proximity to its extensive Nakhon Pathom components factory to the west of Bangkok. ‘The escalating manufacturing costs in China have been inserting pressure on profitability,’ commented chairman and chief executive of Gold Peak, Victor Lo. ‘The US–China trade dispute since mid-2019 has also affected some of the group’s businesses. The formation of this joint venture is in line with the group’s strategy to explore cooperation opportunities outside China to further expand the group’s export businesses while improving cost efficiency and further expanding its business networks. The group will continue to strengthen its competitiveness by investing in technology and new product development, further automating its factories and continuing to build its brands and distribution networks in key markets.’ www.celestion.com www.goldpeak.com www.paudiothailand.com

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Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo and SSL Olivier Personnaz, managing director of group owner Audiotonix has secured new Ardian Buyout, added: ‘The world’s top acts, CHINA: The newly built Fuzhou for sound reinforcement and WORLD: Unilumin will be AUSTRALIA: Elite Audio Visual After running acoustic simulations Big Picture and crew chief for the investment following performers, broadcasters and supporting Strait Culturefrom andArdian Art Centre is its last loudspeaker management. An collaborating with Barco after Productions (EAVP) has installed of the space, the EAVP team tour. Rapture’s video rig comprised WORLD round by Astorg in 2017. Ardian has agreed creative industries want to give audiences designed to represent the five embedded web server hosts stakeholder andline controller of a Nexo Geo S12 array the determined that Events, in addition to two a large upstage wall formed from to buy of a majority stake in Audiotonix in a very best experience. music petals a jasmine blossom. Symetrix’s Arc-Web browser-based Unilumin, Mingfeng Lin, signed Funktion-One founder Tony Andrews has Honorary Fellowships are for people who system in the 900-seat Joy main PA hangs, front-fill speakers 620 ROE Carbon panels, four tower deal that the pro audio group at and media content are becoming morehave Each petalvalues is an individual building interface for managing the system an agreement which Ar transfers received an HonoraryShepherd Fellowship from the made a significant difference in afront particular Per forming ts theatre were required at the of the screens of 144 panels and two €1 billion. immersive, embracing new technology and serving a different purpose. on smartphones, tablets and 45.89 million shares School held field, ŵ r University for his work Wrexham Glynd and Tony’s work in sound system design at St Hilda’s Anglican for orchestra pit and delay speakers IMAG screens, each with 360 panels ‘This isaan outstanding opportunity to relying even more on great sound. 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Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix. ‘We quality of its audio technology and service movie Shenzhen EZpro audio solutions apps forchoice specific well asapromote broadcasting and production know we made the right its global competition by associatedcompetence how easily Bolero can be integrated withThe Tony,highly heas has been source of and computing. zero-latency scaling, ChromaTune have built an incredible infrastructure within to customers. experienced Sound & Light Technology equipped venues andbecause systems,’ explained development by optimising equipment in Hong Kong, have each with Bolero provides advantage with legacy two-wire systems, we advice andits guidance for our students, advice his acceptancetaking speech, Andrews of Unilumin’s colour correction anditDuring network-based the multi-functional group in the past five years, management team are well-placed to grow the theatre with which were sold. My team loves Bolero’s EZPro seniorbenefits marketing manager, the shareholding structure, invested in two of Riedel’s Bolero exceptional for our end competence in product that draws on the decades of experience commented: ‘I consider myself fortunate that control. The XD data distribution has clearly benefitted all ourEAW brands with the scope and reach of the business, he has awireless sound system comprising Mei Hong. ‘The audio quality is intercoms, which include users. The time thatIinput the team system building, plug-and-play capabilities, and at thefacilitating cutting edgeglobal of hisexpansion industry. haveRiedel beenthe able to make a living pursuingintelligent had unit receives a 10G from manufacturing know-how, developing new delivering outstanding experiences as a backup. 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Ardian’s financial support and advice Women’s University Gymnasium for broadcaster for the 18th FINA World with solid bamboo blocks, cut chose Symetrix is that the Fuzhou Dr Rajesh Khade expansion in the LED display broad rangeAustralia of coverage for and it’s good to know that their also combine competences David managing director development of his technology. Rather than persisted for over 50 years. Among thetheir qualities throughout Neweach and XD Chan, 10G data distribution ‘We needed something user-friendly www.ardian.com will help expand ourand brands and product the opening ceremony. Championships in Gwangju. The into shapes that conform to both Strait Culture and Art Centre apron, while multiple EAW CR72z industry. antenna with and five longstadium beltpackshows, battery support is only a phone call away.’ as well as work together infollowing the at Show Bros, added: had current trends, his approach is to essential for progress and achievement are Zealand units, supplied byGordon NEP‘We Worldwide and reliable,’ said Moore. ‘Using portfolioINDIA evenvisual further.’ James With Korean president Moon Jae-in broadcaster employed LaON www.audiotonix.com Genie acoustic and cinema monitors serve as is an extremely important and life are key factorstickets inrequirements. ensuring development of LEDadisplay been onsurround the lookout for a reliable question everything, including his own past application which today’s including 80,708 sold a subsidiary Big Picture. the SX40s allowed us to provideand perseverance, in attendance, LaON distributor intercom system for critical wireless They simultaneously reflect and prestigious venue where system fills around wireless the audience area. www.ateam-plus.com www.barco.com seamless production,’ said solutions and the promotion of and intercom Rajesh Khade’s work as anRay audio systems products, leading to new innovation and worldamply demonstrated seamless processinggraduating and data students have for the gig at Melbourne Cricket ‘Werobust were able to have a central SynkOn Production handled the communications at the competition diffuse sound, enhancing the failure is not an option, and we The Symetrix Jupiter 4 audio www.riedel.net www.unilumin.com Mok, managing director at A-Team cinema display solutions. solution. Weposition evaluated of the engineer India eventually led him class products. This is inspirational to our successfully completing theirLED studies. There distribution, with zerobyissues all tour.’ Ground. Aacross total of 1,494 LED panels processing withallmultiple communications setup, also acoustics for the audience. knew we could count on the Jupiter venues, the Municipal Aquatics DSP system managesbut, theafter sound www.showbroshk.com Plus. ‘Riedel’s Bolero has exceeded major manufacturers a to become a Smaart in 2019, students, who through their own studies are is great soul expression in going after the were employed as partInstructor of the set, XD locations around the stage, employing a Genie BS1000 and Center and Yeomju Gym. EZpro mounted EAW JFL213 to perform reliably for years to system, with four analogue inputs delivering cinematic courses throughout being encouraged adopt the same approach. Mostmain of theauditorium www.bigpicture.com things you are passionate as theabout. school’s circle totodeliver desired displaying visuals andIndia in minimising cable runs,’ explained A pair of Genie intercoms were lined Genie BS850 base stations with 45 two-way line arrays to the left and come.’ and four analogue outputs. Jupiter English, HindiThese and Marathi. Working forJeremy Moore, head of displays at It was a delight to be The ablesolution to welcome Tony back interesting stuff in life happens at frontiers and www.bromptontech.com for activities and productions, coverage. installed scenography. panels were WORLD to an RTS Adam matrix in each of beltpacks. right of the stage. In addition, four provides a variety of EQs, FIR filters Smaart, Khade was recently introduced to to the university and to see himsix bestowed with boundaries, and the while statusalso quo is merely ato external catering ultimately included Geo S12 www.eaw.com MBC’s 4K UHD OB vans. Two Genie EAW MK Series passive, two-way, and other processing options. Its Outline’s Newton processor by Michael Häck, he richly deserves.’ temporary condition events on the way to truth.’ when hired. The old an award that top boxes and two 18-inch LS18 LS Media is the latest company to join Gaël Mar tinet, founder of Flux, added: www.ezprointl.com www.laon-tech.com remote antennas were deployed full-range loudspeakers have been 85 turnkey apps simplify set up INDIA: Mumbai-based rental ‘The S10 isper small size and a the German systems technician andGroup, fellow a Colin Heron, associate dean for thehad faculty sound system star ted to subwoofers side,inalong with Fluxthe Immersive Media is an essential par tner in the www.symetrix.co www.synkon.co.kr at both venues, with one serving flown on side wallsConsulting of the for mixing, ‘LS routing, crossovers company Sound.com has made weightID24 withspeakers the soundforand www.funktion-one.com Smaart instructor. 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Biamp creates new grant programme WORLD

Biamp has created a new grant programme, which will be led by its charitable leadership committee. The programme will provide support for organisations within the AV industry with grants of US$500–10,000 based on their qualifications. The committee will also encourage its internal employees to volunteer within their communities. In the past, Biamp has supported several causes such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, Biamp PDX Jazz Festival, Theatre in the Grove, Young Audiences, Shared_Studios and Habitat for Humanity.

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‘Our mission is to connect people through extraordinary experiences, not only in the AV industry but in the community as well,’ said Rashid Skaf, president, CEO and co-chairman of Biamp. ‘By strengthening our charitable leadership committee, which oversees our new grant and employee matching programmes, we are pursuing a mission to ignite even more positive change. I’m incredibly proud of the initiative and generosity of our team members. It’s because of them that Biamp has been able to truly make a difference.’ www.biamp.com

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SDVoE Alliance grows with Analog Way WORLD

AV manufacturer, Analog Way, is the latest company to join the SDVoE Alliance and will be extending its products’ I/O capabilities to reach the SDVoE standard. Analog Way will be joining the alliance alongside companies such as Creator Corporation, D-Link, Siemon and Theatrixx. ‘Analog Way has always been committed to offering the latest generation of input/output technologies on its systems and has chosen SDVoE as a way to extend its product lines’ I/O capabilities to provide high-bandwidth, Ethernet-based AV signals,’ said Philippe Vitali, marketing and communications director at Analog Way. ‘We are enthusiastic about being able to deliver cutting-edge SDVoE technology and performance to our customers worldwide.’ ‘Analog Way is known not only for their userfriendly products, but also for their customer commitment and extensive training programmes,’ said Justin Kennington, president of the SDVoE Alliance. ‘We welcome them to the SDVoE

Analog Way’s Philippe Vitali Alliance and eagerly anticipate the contributions they will make to the goals of the alliance in educating designers, integrators and tech managers, as we all work to transform the matrix.’ www.analogway.com

New brand, AED Audio, launched WORLD

AED Group, a major European AV company comprising AED Rent, AED Display, AED Distribution, AED Store, AED Lease, AED Repair, AED Second Hand and AED Studios, has announced the formation of a new brand. AED Audio is the name of the venture, set up to serve as a premium audio brand with a new product range. AED Group CEO Glenn Roggeman designed and built a range of speakers that were sold to rental and installation companies in the 1980s and early 1990s. While the manufacture of AED branded speakers ended in 1993, the company continued to operate as an AV service provider and supplier of other products. Once again producing its own solutions, AED Audio launches with three news products. The Flex6 is a multipurpose loudspeaker that can be stacked, flown, pole-mounted and combined in a variety

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efficiency overall,’ added Haug. ‘As a modern centre of innovation, our new building is complete with a new Fohhn SoundLab, two additional measurement laboratories and several training rooms.’ The new SoundLab mirrors the 24m x 14m x 6.5m dimensions of the previous one and has a reverberation time of around 0.6s. It allows visitors to experience the manufacturer’s range of speakers, electronics and software. The room also hosts a VIVACE electronic room acoustics system with a total of 64 speakers surrounding the listeners. The VIVACE system allows for an increase in reverberation time of up to 3s and all

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Fohhn replants itself

For a company that has quietly grown its reputation and business for almost three decades, Fohhn Audio AG has at last consolidated its various premises into one purpose-built factory headquarters at the Großer Forst industrial park in Nürtingen. In doing so, the German brand has issued a statement of intent to others. While R&D, warehousing, sales and administration had always been located at one address in Nürtingen, Fohhn’s various production and assembly facilities had been operating in separate industrial units throughout the city. ‘In many ways, this arrangement suited us as it separated production from R&D and management,’ explained sales and marketing director, Uli Haug. ‘With growth, however, maintaining operations at these separate respective locations became increasingly challenging.’ The Stuttgart region is perhaps the most economically prosperous region in Germany. So, having identified the overwhelming desire to relocate and construct a purpose-built HQ that will allow Fohhn to grow over the coming years, delays were inevitable owing to a lack of

of ways. The Solid15 compact 15-inch subwoofer and the Solid28 dual 18-inch bandpass powered sub can be combined with the Flex6 to form a system for use in large-scale applications. AED Audio was officially launched during AED Group’s annual customer nights, held at AED Studios in Lint, Belgium.

available construction companies and required planning permissions. However, its patience has been rewarded and, following the onset of construction at Großer Forst in May 2018, the company has fully relocated its various factions under one immense roof. ‘Our customers and partners will benefit from quicker response times, greater flexibility and effectiveness, fewer internal logistics and a much higher level of

speakers can be experienced with either dry or highly reverberant acoustics. Not only does the green-credentialed new facility incorporate modern tooling equipment, it is also home to a skilled workforce, including the R&D and technical support teams. ‘With this relocation, our philosophy has not changed – it has merely strengthened,’ concluded Haug.

AVIXA announces inaugural Asia Awards ASIA

The inaugural AVIXA Asia Awards will be presented during this year’s InfoComm SEA Show in Bangkok. The trade show takes place from 27–29 May at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. The awards programme aims to recognise the ‘outstanding contributions, leadership and commitment to excellence’ of the Asia pro AV sector. Submissions will be judged by a dedicated AVIXA regional awards committee for the following five categories: CTS Holder of the Year; Asia Educator of the Year; Asia Women in AV Award; Asia Young AV Professional; and Asia Distinguished Achievement. Additionally, AVIXA staff will select the winner of the Asia Volunteer of the Year prize. Nominees can be submitted on the AVIXA website until the deadline on Friday 10 April 2020. AVIXA notes that the awards will recognise the performance of individuals, independent from their affiliation to particular companies or projects. The winners are selected based on careful review of the reasons provided on the nomination forms and that selfnominations will be automatically excluded from the selection process. www.avixa.org

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Avid Pro Tools workstation through Dante for recording Yumin, SBF’s technical engineer. ‘Therefore, only the or playback. After mixing, the signals are sent to the back wall has been treated with sound absorption. three Meyer Sound Galileo Galaxy 816s in the rack Using the CAL steerable column speaker not only room. fits with the interior décor, it also provides high WORLD In keeping with the natural environment, the multispeech intelligibility in applications such as stage functional theatre’s brownofinterior represents announcements.’ The National Academy Television Arts the earth, while everything is flexible fulfil its brief of The first performance took place at the theatre & Sciences (NATAS) has namedtothe versatility. The seats Society can be pushed in and pulled in August 2019, when almost 1,000 spectators, Audio Engineering (AES), the out, andAlliance there are multiple including government officials, audio professionals Telos and Dejeropartitions as some to ofsubdivide the area. The main PA of 12 Meyer Sound LINA and musicians, watched the Shanghai Opera House the recipients of system Technical & Engineering linear lineAwards. arrays with 750-LFC subwoofers can be Symphony Orchestra conducted by Xu Zhong. After Emmy These are presented flown or stacked companies, to meet the requirements the performance, composer Jin Fuzai said: ‘The to individuals, scientific or of different events. An MJF-210 was chosen as a portable monitor blending between the various instruments of the technical organisations for achievements system. All speakers are managed entire orchestra is extremely good, and the system and developments in the field of by a Galileo Galaxy 816 processor,technologies. and a Yamaha CL5 console is also reproduces the music very well. As the first Chinese engineering provided here. standard received the theatre to feature the Constellation system, I would AES’ AES67 The smaller theatre has water as its theme, with give it over 90%.’ Development of Synchronized Multichannel dark grey aluminium tubes embedded The Nine Trees Shanghai Future Art Centre was Uncompressed Audio Transport overinIPthe wall to resemble raindrops. TheTelos equipment includes officially opened in October 2019 when it co-hosted Networks award. The Alliance was two Meyer CAL the 64 steerable column arrays, two the China Shanghai International Arts Festival. The also Sound presented same award for its UPJ-1Ps, 750-LFC subwoofers and six MJF-208s centre will be run by China Dream Live Entertainment, Livewiretwo technology, which is considered to asbeportable with afor Galileo Galaxy 816 which plans to introduce a variety of performances the firstmonitors, AoIP protocol broadcasting. processor for speaker management. Thethat FOH console taking advantage of the facility’s unique sonic Meanwhile, this is the second time isDejero a Yamaha ‘The an original of the environment. hasCL1. received Emmyintention from NATAS. small design was the to stage The theatre company received Videonatural over acoustic www.meyersound.com performances thatInternet don’t need to use reinforcement Bonded Cellular (VoCIP) award Dejero has won a Technical Emmy previously www.shguangyuan.com systems, such as string quartets,’ explains Qi

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for its Smar t Blending Technology. ‘Last year, the committee rewarded our decade of innovation for pioneering reliable transmission methods that enable live contribution and distribution of TV signals over the public internet,’ said Bogdan Frusina, founder of Dejero. ‘This year, they have gone on to fur ther recognise our industr y-leading technologies, showing that our continuous development is raising the quality and reliability standards of mobile video and data transmission.’ The winners will receive their awards at the 71st annual Technical & Engineering Emmy Awards during the upcoming NAB show in Las Vegas.

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Elation Professional has received the Indispensable Technology (IT) Award for its Artiste Monet LED profile lights at the Parneli Awards during The NAMM Show. This is the third award that the product has received and the eighth for the Artiste series. The IT awards are given to products that have advanced in the field of entertainment technology. ‘Winning an award never gets

old and the IT award is extra special as it reflects the opinion of users and knowledgeable professionals who use and specify products every day,’ said Elation’s sales and marketing director, Eric Loader. ‘We’re thrilled to be recognised as an innovator in entertainment lighting and honoured to add it to the Artiste’s growing trophy case.’ www.elationlighting.com

Getting technical at the 35th NAMM TEC Awards WORLD

The 35th annual NAMM TEC Awards took place on 18 January at The NAMM Show in California, celebrating achievements in the fields of recording, live performance, film, television, video games and multimedia. For this year’s show, 31 winners were announced, 23 for technical awards and eight in the creative category. Genelec, Universal Audio and API received two awards each for Outstanding Technical Achievement. Genelec won for

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its Aural ID software and S360A SAM studio monitor, Universal Audio for the Apollo x16 and Capitol Chambers and API for the 2448 console and 550A 50th Anniversary Edition processing hardware. Other winners included Neumann’s NDH 20 headphones, Rupert Neve’s 5211 Dual Mic Pre, Solid State Logic’s Fusion, Allen & Heath’s SQ Digital Mixer Series V1.3 and Shure’s Axient Digital ADX transmitter. www.tecawards.org

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Audio-Technica becomes MotoGP partner Adamson Applied Sonotone trains with Lab.gruppen Ross Video wins at TV official Technology Innovation AwardsCertification Training debuts in Singapore

WORLD: Dorna Sport has appointed Vislink Technologies as the official acquisition quality when the Audiopractical system design and Dante RF systems supplier for video Audio-Technica as the official Technica shotguns were installed,’ audio networking with the use of communications for MotoGP, microphone services solution said Daniel Laviña, media technical LoadSmart to verify loudspeaker WORLD provider for MotoGP. Dorna Sport including on-board systems. Vislink’s director at Dorna Sports. ‘With performance. isRoss the commercial holder of of wins at relationship with Dorna dates back theirhas exceptionally wide frequency Video has rights enjoyed a pair ‘With the PLM+ certification for Sizemore Meanwhile, been leading to 2002 and has been extended for the Grand Prix motorcycle response and high SPL threshold, theMotoGP 2019 TV Technology Product Innovation all our worldwide distributors, the team at Ross which develops platforms aInfurther three years. racing championship and its‘excellence media they seem suited to the Awards, which celebrate in SINGAPORE: Adamson addition to S7 line arrays and technicians and engineers, can He started such aswe Ultrix. his ideally career at recently content and production team has ‘The subwoofers, continuation the of our sound the race, andCertification we can now manufacturing of products to serve the its first Applied S118 setup used ensure that our users experience Leitch Incorporatedhosted duringof the early days been looking at and waysradio/online to enhance audio engagement DornaE119 is testament have great quality audio continuity TV/pro video Training workshop in Singapore, for the trainingwith included the highest level of of support and the transition from analogue to digital. to our leadership in live sports and the quality of its delivery, between camera position and awarded been the Innovator of industries’. Theaudio manufacturer’s Ultrix IP inone collaboration with its subs and Lab.gruppen PM20K service, continuing our success in theworking He rose through ranks there to become broadcasting, andand delivering reliable, auditioning Audio-Technica thefocusing next.’ the Year accolade to have the platform won the Productsolutions Innovation Award, newly appointed distributor, M3 PLM12K amplifiers. the touring market,’lead commented digital engineer, on hardware, atwhile the end the 2018of season. crystal-clear toboth MotoGP fansa Audio-Technica’s headwas of led latest generation Ultrixvideo IPfrom recognised viceofpresident connectivity, Mark Audio.designs. The training The feedback Thewith Fathi. ‘I am very pleased have FPGA to and low-level Pro software The tests proved successful for of the Year. around the globe,’and commented engineering, Onizuka, Product Innovation Award. Sizemore, was named Innovator by Adamson’s APAC education Production People Senses John the Sonotone team Sizemore visit here went for on to become a Kazuhiro product theThe Japanese and marks Payne, president and COO of Vislink. is excitedlarge by the close R&D ‘Its success is testament to the hard work Productmanufacturer Innovation Award the training.’ manager for the company’s routing, proud to have worked resulted in the purchase 265 opportunities that working with of a smart ‘We andare highly dedicated group of the ninth major honourofpresented to the Karan Nagpal, managing director MultiViewer and control system product with Dorna over the years Audio-Technica microphones, Sport will present. ‘Working people whoclosely have completely redefined this to Ultrix The routing and processing INDIA: team from Indian proplatformfor customers running Adamson at Sonotone, added:lines ‘We before are joining Dorna Ross Video. headsets monitoring develop2019 and incorporate numerous 3000 Series systems handheldon wireless MotoGP teams 72 M60x Dorna the actual live MotoGP product category. was an amazing sincedistributor itsand 2015 launch. 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This includes systems and Engineered Sound 925 training monitor we headphones and an E50in-we in-ear around world is a great year for ouron-board team and I can confidently latestthe development in 53 thetrack series, allowing visited Swedish headquarters amplifiers. receivedplatform, with wantedraces to create a the high-spec that2020 help is immerse viewers in this feed microphones, 76process interviewsignals via goosenecks endpoints monitors for their of live audio feeds. to market, our research promise that going to be even Training waswith ledDante by Lab.gruppen’s users to routeinand of Lab.gruppen Kungsbacka depth knowledge the diverse solution that would extension disrupt the be laboratory, and ENGpart camera microphones, exhilarating sport.’ were the pre-anand BP28 and BP28L large-diaphragm andthe further demonstrates Audiomore exciting.’ Fathi. Hefor provided inagnostic IPinorPLM+ SDI transport usingsupplied to take Powered streamsReza technologies employed.’ innovative and change perception of and 10 2.4GHz wireless post-race press conferences, while shotgun microphones were also platform Technica’s commitment depth understanding of the Lake an System integrated software-defined hardware Loudspeaker Management systems what a routing can provide,’ said to sports www.audio-technica.com microphone 16 30 BPHS1Mark headsets were used employed. ‘We immediately noticed audio broadcasting,’ www.labgruppen.com Controller software platform, platform tosolutions industry standards. training. 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IPS presents Christie Secure Fellowship to PMC’s Series arrives in Peter Thomas Singapore and support coordinator, Ayumi Hanano, and Simon Rains from the manufacturer’s distributor for Thailand and Vietnam, Sonos Libra. The three-day seminar was attended by 15 people, all WORLD representatives from new local SINGAPORE: Productions PMC founder andinJ5 CEO Peter Thomas rental partners Singapore, Thehas become the firstand rental company has been recognised with a AV. Production People Senses in training Singapore to invest in Christie’s Fellowship by the Institute of The covered Adamson’s Secure system Series LCD panels. Professional Sound (IPS) forThe his Blueprint design software purchase was via Christie’s contributions tomade the and Lake controller forprofessional configuring audio industr y.the IPS, which and controlling Lab.gruppen provides suppor t,as training amplifier platform, well asand setting up, rigging and tuning the S7 and S118 systems that both companies have recently invested in.

AV was positive, with attendees reportedly impressed by the output and performance capabilities of the compact enclosures, despite venue restrictions not allowing the systems to be shown to their full potential. ‘Both teams were very receptive Christie Secure Series LCD more par ticularly to the accuracy, training, which is very Panel rental user in said Singapore,’ at higher volumes,’ IPS encouraging,’ said Hanano. ‘This said Yeo, general chairman, Simon ‘PMC’s is ourEugene first outing in Clark. Singapore and, manager atTransmission Acoustic & Lighting Advanced Line very with the training being received System. ‘They chose Christie system for bass loading is unique well, I look forward to coming back and working has delivered and with thenoticeable teams in the improvements in audio quality near future.’ www.adamsonsystems.com www.sonoslibra.com

Audac launches online seminar videos WORLD: Audac has published a series of online seminars for audio engineers, SIs and technicians, in order to provide greater support to installers and users of its products. ‘With these first online seminars we have taken a new look at what educational tools we have to offer to the installers of our innovative audio solutions,’ stated Audac CEO,Thomas Tom Van de Sande. ‘We Peter noticed that we are getting a lot Singaporean distribution partner, networking within the market, has more momentum all over the world, Acoustic & Lighting System. been verisywhy selective which we hadin tochoosing adapt our The rentaloffering company’s inventor itseducational Fellowship recipients, aswe only y so that now includes 55andusers 10can people have been bestowed easily reachfour these new 65-inch SecuretoSeries with the honour date. LCD as well.’ panels, well as aPeter pair of ‘We honoured Thehave newas videos form the basics 75-inch versions. forof the significant impactofhe a complete database online ‘We like to thank J5 y has hadwould on the audio industr training videos highlighting various Productions being the first through pushing the boundaries functionality offor Audac’s products of monitor design to achieve

and is being offered in two levels. Level 1 is an introduction to the due to it being prestigious over conventional loudspeaker Audac range andawill be available brand. Its products are known design principles. is be fair to say to everyone. Level 2Itwill handsfor training high quality and that Peter’s in reliability, this area on of work different products and functionalities this also helps with has has been transformative and and andthem will be their market positioning.’ resulted in anyone loudspeaker products available to with a login to that specially are the world’s their designedreference training www.acousticlighting.com for mastering and for the bulk of platform. www.christiedigital.com music production.’ www.j5.com.sg www.audac.eu www.pmc-speakers.com

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Singapore audio, video and lighting supplier, HONG KONG Senses AVL, has added an Adamson Work Pro Audio has first SL210A S-Series system to supplied its rentalits inventory. line systems into the 16 Chinese market. Thearray purchase comprised S7 line array Freelancer Company, a theatre and cabinets, Production along with 12 S118 companion event production company that specialises subwoofers, three racks of PLM 12K44 in audio equipment for theatres in Hongand power amplifiersrental and four M12 monitors, Kong touringby artists in Mainland Audio. China, was and facilitated M3 Professional ‘We atthe Senses, acquired systembeing from aAllboutique Solution,pro the AVL Kong-based solutions provider in the APACPro and Hong distributor of Work seek out technology itsregion, parentconstantly company, Equipson. to incorporate into a turnkey solution for The SL210A was specified to Freelancer all our clients’ events – big or small,’ Production Company by All Solution sound explained Nic Tan SensesCamus AVL. ‘Our system designer andofdirector, Chan. decision to make theCompany purchasecontacted was a us ‘Freelancer Production andofobvious one after listening to to asquick a result a promotion we were running a demo session in Bangkok. In my showcase Work Proheld products to the theatre opinion,Chan the S7 delivers audio, withthe market,’ recalled. ‘Wegreat recommended a significantly Nottheir only SL210A system reduced as we feltfootprint. it best met does it sound good, it looks great.Company In requirements. Freelancer Production ourreally line of work, aesthetics are equally was impressed with the system – in important.’ particular, its sound quality, innovative Ben Millson, managing director features and price point. They testedfor theAsia Pacificatatour Adamson, commented: ‘We system demo facility and immediately are absolutely thrilled to the have Senses placed an order as they felt system AVL as an additional S7 system partner complemented their existing and extensive in Singapore. have an excellent audio equipmentThey hire stock.’ Since the biamplified line array AV system, reputation in the corporate market, comprising 22household SL210A enclosures (18key for with some names as FOH and four front-fill) and four very SL218A clients, andfornaturally we are happy to subwoofers, was delivered, Freelancer Production

Digital Fusion Production (DFP), a rental and service provider INDIA for video equipment in the Philippines, has invested in the HXC-FB80 Chakor system Sound, from an audio camera Sony.solutions provider in‘We’ve India, always has turned to Yamaha on several believed in investing in the occasions for products for itsinventory portfolio.ofIts best. DFP already has a huge latestproducts investment was for a Rivage PM7 Sony covering everything from HD digital mixing system and is reportedly the camera systems, to multi-format switchers first OLED Indianmonitors,’ production company own one. and said Edwardto Cruz, ‘Rivage PM7 offers similar and managing director of DFP. ‘Ouroperation experience workflow to Yamaha’s flagship To with Sony efficiency products has been exceptional. Rivage PM10 digitallive mixing system, but in support our growing production business, a relativelyforeign compact, portable package. especially concerts and sporting Featureswelike Rupert Neve Designs SILK of events, recently invested in eight units processing andSony’s the advanced noise the HXC-FB80. HXC-FB80DaNSe gives us the suppression plug-in raise everything to a whole new level,’ said Ankit Purao, mixing

Nic Tan from Senses AVL with the new Thesystem system was deployed for the 70th S7 anniversary of the People’s Republic of China be able tohas provide a system that can help Company put it to use for several events, them to continue build on this. We look including a musicaltotheatre production forward to the working with of Nicthe and celebrating 70th closely anniversary his team.’ People’s Republic of China at the 3,000-seat Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong. www.adamsonsystems.com www.sensesco.com www.equipson.es www.workpro.es

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

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engineer at Chakor Sound. ‘It has changed the way I mix shows. The console layout is so intuitive and user-friendly.’ Anish Purao, engineer at Chakor Sound, added: ‘I love the sound quality, headroom, effects and, of course, the reliability of opportunity to enhance our HD/4K coverage Yamaha digital mixing systems. I feel no as wellmanufacturer as future-proof ouroffer live production other can the same capabilities.’ tonality and audio quality, while features like the custom layer functions on each bank are www.digitalfusion.asia invaluable.’

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

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Ganpati Sound boosts Dale Sound invests rental inventory in Galaxies INDIA INDIA Ganpati Sound, a sound and light rental company in Jaipur, has added 54x3W products The Volite Galaxy Thunder from Adamson’s E-Series high-performance LED and PARS-Series is the to itslatest portfolio. The systems were to supplied by product to be added MumbaiAdamson’s distributors, Sonotone This and LBT, based Dale Sound’s portfolio. and include E15 line array will reportedly form thespeakers, backboneS10 of line array E219 andinfrastructure E119 subwoofers thecabinets, rental company’s and Lab.gruppen PLM20K44 amplifiers. that is deployed for live events and ‘The live audio industry is growing at a performances. swift‘Specialising rate and it isincrucial to implement planning, designing state-of-the-art technology to stay ahead,’ and customising light requirements for said BanwariofLal Sharma, owner of parties, Ganpati a variety events ranging from

Sound. ‘Adamson is a world leader in the loudspeaker market and it has splendid performances to concerts, we arequire product are proud to announce reliabilityline. andWe rock-solid performance,’ the first Dsouza, Adamsondirector sound system saidvery Lincoln of Dale in Rajasthan andiswould like to thank Eshdeep Sound. ‘This exactly what the Volite Bhasin, director 54x3W of LBT, and Nagpal, Galaxy Thunder LED Karan PARs provide director Sonotone, all the us. Theyofare so easy for to use thatsupport.’ operation new products already been isThe a pleasure and ithave has had an absolutely used at the IPF Star Awards at production the Jaipur positive impact on the overall Exhibition and Convention Centre. ‘We were value of the shows we’ve commissioned.’ exhilarated to use our new Adamson line arrays for the IPF awards,’ Sharma added. www.sonotone.in

‘The E-Series and S10 performed incredibly well and took little effort to get the system sounding great. We received fantastic reviews on the sound quality and efficiency across the board. This fits perfectly in our expansion plans and allows us the opportunity to provide our clients with the best audio Glenn Wong of Total Solution Marketing with equipment J5 Productions’ Justin Tan available.’

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Camera Hire, a rental company in Australia, has been supplying professional cameras and supporting equipment to productions for the past 10 years and has recently obtained 10 CiNX 3 Fluid Heads and 10 Sprinter II 2 Stage Carbon Fibre Tripods from Miller Tripods. ‘We’ve been using Miller’s ArrowX series for some time now and the fluid heads are excellent,’ said Bevan Dally, managing director of Camera Hire. ‘The payload range

and versatility are very beneficial considering the various types of jobs we support. With the CiNX line, our customers are able to mount a variety of cameras, including Sony’s FS7, Canon’s C300 and ARRI’s Alexa Mini and Amira, with ease. Upgrading to the brandnew CiNX series was a no-brainer for us, especially because of its ability to mount ARRI dovetail plates directly on the head. We can now easily provide our clients with a Sony

J5 Productions in Singapore has invested in 24 Ayrton Diablo-S 300W LED profile VCT or ARRI dovetail system using the same lighting fixtures. After a successful fluid head, withoutthe thefixtures need towere swap back demonstration, purchased and forth between multiple plates. With CiNX from Ayrton’s exclusive distributor, Total fluid heads,Marketing. cinematographers can easily and Solution quickly change from one cameraCMY to another The Diablo-S 300W includes colour with seamless transition.’ wheel, a gobo mixing and a seven-colour Dally also the and tripods: wheel, an discussed effects wheel a full‘The framing Sprinter series legs hit adesigned nice balance system.II It is specifically for between solid stability still beingwith stage applications aswhile it is equipped relatively lightweight,LED which two very a monochromatic lightare source that

is calibrated at 7,000K to generate up to 19,000 lumens. important cinematographers look ‘They arefeatures definitely a good investment for for their tripod–solutions. They are very allin our projects launch parties, concerts, fast to set up and compared to of other conferences any type live tripods events,’we have is a huge director selling point said used, Justinwhich Tan, managing of J5for our customers‘We while a shoot. The Productions. willout beon putting them out on Sprinter II Tripod paired with a CiNX Fluid many more of our shows.’ Head makes for a solid overall system.’ www.ayrton.eu www.camerahire.com.au www.j5.com.sg www.millertripods.com www.tsm-int.com

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Basil Light & Sound expands its portfolio INDIA

Basil Light & Sound, a solutions provider in India, has invested in eight Audiocenter K-LA 212 DSP line array loudspeakers and six K-LA 218 subwoofers. The purchase was made via Bass Agencies, Audiocenter’s product dealer in the region, and supplied by Narain Pro Audio & Lighting, the manufacturer’s Indian distributor. ‘The Audiocenter K-LA 212 DSP is powerful, efficient, reliable and easy to use and work with,’ said Mr Basil, director of Basil Light & Sound. ‘When combined with the amazing low-frequency performance of the K-LA 218 DSP, the system becomes extraordinary

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without a doubt. We were impressed with the performance of the system from the moment we heard it, and there was no doubt about purchasing the system. We’re thrilled to have the new Audiocenter K-LA DSP rig, and we’re confident that this move will do wonders for an enhanced scope of business.’ The system has already been used by Basil Light & Sound for several events such as largescale celebrations. ‘We are elated to have been of service to Basil and his team at Basil Light & Sound in helping them successfully achieve the all-important goal of great sound performance for every event through their

newly acquired Audiocenter K-LA DSP system,’ commented Manoj J, manager of Bass Agencies. ‘A special word of thanks to Narain Pro Audio & Lighting – as the official distributor of Audiocenter products in India, they have lived up to their stellar reputation in the market for delivering quality solutions and backing it up with great sales and after-sales service and support. This, in-turn, has helped us to extend the same high standard of quality service and support to customers like Basil Light & Sound.’ www.audiocenter.net www.narainindia.com

The Audio Visual Co expands Roadie with L-Acoustics lights up its inventory AUSTRALIA

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Roadie, a lighting design company in Singapore, has recently purchased Ayrton lighting products from its local distributor, Total Solution Marketing. Roadie invested in 12 Ayrton MiniPanel-FXs in 2018 and has expanded its numbers of this product by adding another 24 to its inventory. Roadie has also purchased 18 Ayrton Diablo-TC fixtures.

L–R: Onion Low, Enqi Chee and Tan Chin Koon from Roadie The team at Roadie stated that it needed fixtures to support its lighting designs. It chose Ayrton’s products due to their high energy efficiency, output and colour rendering. The lighting design company also reported that the fixtures are able to dim smoothly, are flickerfree, broadcast-friendly and were easy to install as they were compact and lightweight. The fixtures were originally purchased for two events. The MiniPanel-FXs were used for a live-streamed/broadcast religious event and the Diablo-TCs for a live-streamed corporate event. The fixtures are now being used for various other projects, from corporate events to concerts. www.ayrton.eu www.roadie.com.sg www.tsm-int.com

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The Audio Visual Co’s founder and director Jimmy Bandal built his company’s stock on a backbone of L-Acoustics loudspeakers when it was first established three years ago. The Moorebank-based rental company has now added to its inventory with the purchase of an A Series system. ‘Our main applications are corporate events such as galas, awards nights and product launches, as well as broadcast and concert touring,’ explained Bandal. ‘Although we only started a couple of years ago, the company is growing rapidly. At the outset, L-Acoustics captured my attention as I found the sound signature of the cabinets very pleasing, their response is linear and they are extremely user-friendly. As well as the company’s first-class loudspeakers, I’ve found that both L-Acoustics Soundvision 3D acoustical modelling software and LA Network Manager are very helpful in allowing me to accurately Jimmy Bandal Image courtesy of Dara Munnis and simply predict my venue designs.’

The company’s initial L-Acoustics purchase comprised a minimal amount of X12 and SB18 subs, along with an LA4X amplified controller. A substantial increase in business led to the latest acquisition of A10, A15 and KS21 units, as well as a Kiva II medium throw line array, and Syva colinear source speakers from distributor Jands. ‘The A15 and A10 was what I needed to invest in to fill in the gaps; the versatility and power just works for the type of events I take on,’ added Bandal. ‘Gerry Gavros from Jands and I met several times to go over my requirements and determine what would suit us best before I made a final decision. The beauty of the A Series is its scalability, and that means the system can grow along with the company.’ www.jands.com.au www.l-acoustics.com www.theaudiovisualco.com.au

Durgesh mixes its inventory up INDIA

Durgesh Sound & Lighting Systems, an audio and lighting rental company in India, has added DiGiCo’s SD10 mixing console to its inventory. This was supplied by DiGiCo’s Indian distributor, Hi-Tech Audio Systems.

Prabhat Soni working on the DiGiCo SD10 ‘DiGiCo is preferred by most live artists and mixing engineers,’ explained Prabhat Soni, co-owner and audio engineer of Durgesh Sound & Lighting Systems. ‘The DiGiCo SD10 is my favourite desk to work

L–R: Prabhat Soni and Gaurav Soni of Durgesh Sound & Lighting Systems

precise EQ, quick response, 15-inch backlit, colour-keyed, TFT touchscreen and on-hand faders are top-notch features.’ The rental company also received a technical training session with the console from Hi-Tech Audio Systems applications engineer, Vanshaj Sharma. ‘The newly purchased SD10 was used for a recent live show from one of the top Bollywood artists, Shaan, in Indore,’ he said. ‘Prior to the show, I gave a detailed training session on the console. What they like the most is the rack-sharing feature of DiGiCo with the help of a D2 rack. This allows them to split all the channels of that stagerack without any splitter in between and saves time, as well as cabling, to make the whole setup much neater and easier to execute.’ www.digico.biz

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TAC System brings Stage Tec to Japan JAPAN

Stage Tec has teamed up with TAC System to distribute its entire portfolio across Japan. It is the latest company to join Stage Tec’s group of Asian distributors after Advanced Communications Equipment was appointed to supply products across China last year. TAC System has 25 years of experience in the Japanese professional audio market, creating its own audio and video products as well as distributing equipment from audio manufacturers. Its founder, Tac Yamamoto, has worked in the industry since the 1970s and, with his team, he has gained skills

within the field in project management such as planning, installing and commissioning projects. ‘We are very pleased that TAC System is going to take care of our product sales in Japan,’ said Stage Tec’s vice president, René Harder. ‘The Stage Tec products are flexible and can be used in a wide range of applications. These properties are a great fit with TAC System’s customers’ diverse requirements.’ www.stagetec.com

L–R: Tac Yamamoto of TAC System with Stage Tec’s René Harder and Felix Binder

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Sennheiser India takes on Xilica INDIA

Sennheiser India, the Indian subsidiary of German manufacturer Sennheiser, has taken on distribution responsibilities for Xilica. Boasting one of the country’s largest sales, service and support operations within the pro AV, live sound, business communications and aviation markets, Sennheiser India will supply and provide

support for Xilica’s full range of DSP solutions across India. Sennheiser India manages a network of channel partners across its vertical markets. It will offer Xilica products to dealers throughout India, providing local support alongside Xilica’s global support teams dispersed throughout the region.

‘As we continue to move into new markets and grow our presence in existing territories, we’re fueled by the continued success of and demand for Xilica’s next-generation Solaro and X2 DSP solutions,’ commented Barry Steinburg, regional sales manager at Xilica. ‘Integrators across India have already found incredible results with our cost-effective,

all-modular DSP range and now, buoyed by the outstanding network, capabilities and sophistication of the Sennheiser India team, we’re excited to be offering the best-possible experience to our customers locally.’ www.sennheiserindia.com www.xilica.com

Harman takes Australia’s MadisonAV avenue AUSTRALIA

Harman Professional has once again realigned the distribution of its products down under. Its AMX and SVSI brands, as well as the install ranges from AKG, BSS, Crown and JBL Professional, will now be handled by MadisonAV in Australia. Harman Professional will also be increasing its local presence in Australia throughout 2020 and is assembling the Australian Professional Solutions tech team from experienced industry professionals, who will manage relationships with systems integrators, consultants and end users in the country while coordinating with the team

at MadisonAV. Meanwhile, distribution for Harman’s retail, cinema, touring, performing arts, broadcast and Martin lighting solutions remains unchanged. ‘We are excited to partner with MadisonAV and expand our distribution reach in Australia,’ said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP and GM for Harman Professional Solutions in APAC. ‘This is aimed at enhancing access to Harman products and solutions across verticals, focusing on a solutionsdriven approach and elevating customer experience. MadisonAV brings 28 years of experience serving the Australian market

and we look forward to our collaboration with them and are confident their experience and in-depth knowledge will help us deliver the latest and most relevant technology solutions to our customers.’ Harman reportedly chose to work with MadisonAV due to its history of representing major brands in the Australian market, in addition to the technical expertise, product knowledge, sales and service networks, and customer service provided by its staff. ‘We are known in the Australian market for our strong market coverage, technical knowledge and customer service,’

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commented Ken Kyle, MadisonAV CEO. ‘Harman Professional brands and solutions are renowned for their quality. We understand our customers’ need for worldclass products and solutions along with reliable after-sales service support. With our hands-on experience and coverage in the Australian market, we are excited to bring Harman Professional video, install audio and integrated solutions to our customers and elevate their experiences.’ pro.harman.com www.madisonav.com.au

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Claypaky partners with Hi-Tech Audio Systems INDIA

Claypaky has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Systems as its distributor for India. The manufacturing company will be represented alongside lighting brands such as ETC, MA Lighting and ADJ. ‘The Indian market is very large and varied,’ said Alberico D’Amato, sales director of Claypaky. ‘There is a great deal of interest in high technology but it is also very price sensitive. Claypaky can now offer an equally wide, varied range of products, which can compete with all major brands in terms of final cost to the customer. At the same time, it can offer unique products on the market, such as our new XTYLOS laser-source lighting fixture and our advanced Cloud-IO maintenance tool.’ Pankil Ahuja, Claypaky’s business development manager, commented: ‘We are working with Hi-Tech on a wide range of brand and product promotion activities through demos, workshops and possibly roadshows. We want to be in constant contact with the market to promote the value of quality and offer constant after-sales support.’

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L–R: Massimo Bolandrina, Rajan Gupta and Alberico D’Amato Rajan Gupta, managing director of Hi-Tech Audio Systems, added: ‘We have been premium systems integration partners for major AVL brands in the country for many years now. The partnership with Claypaky will significantly expand our offering further

Audac names exclusive Chinese distributor

and we are confident that we can work together fruitfully and begin to see results shortly.’ www.claypaky.it www.hitechaudiosystems.com

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Audac has assigned the exclusive distribution of its products in China to Beijing-based Han Hai Jing Seng. The Belgian manufacturer reportedly selected Han Hai Jing Seng due to its history and reputation within the Chinese AV market, as well as its infrastructure and experience with dedicated project and customer service teams. ‘By expanding our network and starting new partnerships, we can ensure that the clients all over the world can enjoy our innovations,’ said Audac’s APAC sales representative, Sebastian Chong. ‘Han Hai Jing Seng’s experience and wide network in the region allows us to introduce our products in a quality

way to this new market. We are thrilled at the prospects of working with Han Hai Jing Seng in the years ahead.’ The distributor will initially focus on generating brand awareness for Audac while growing its reseller partner network across the region. Han Hai Jing Seng president, Ms Jinzi, is excited to represent what she describes as a range of innovative products. ‘Audac has a complete product range for multiple applications,’ she said. ‘We’re looking forward to introducing these products and solutions to our customers and providing them with an excellent service.’

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Singapore-based distributor Loud Technologies Asia (LTA) has extended its representation of premium pro audio brands with the addition of Radial Engineering. Radial Engineering and Primacoustic are producers of DI boxes, guitar effects pedals, pro audio/ MI equipment and acoustic treatment products. Following a review of its distribution in key European and Asian territories, the change was initiated by the Canadian manufacturer to extend its Asian representation and growth. As a subsidiary of Trektech, LTA represents several high-profile brands across Southeast Asia including Chauvet, Cloud, dBTechnologies, K-array and RF Venue. Having been approached by the manufacturer’s export sales manager, Steve McKay, LTA’s managing director Colin Quek immediately confirmed the agreement to represent Radial Engineering and Primacoustic products in Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore and Vietnam. ‘Having looked at their products with admiration for so many years, it is such a privilege to have been introduced to the company and represent their brands now,’ explained Quek. www.loudtechnologiesasia.com www.primacoustic.com www.radialeng.com

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Absolute AV brings Calibre to Southeast Asia dBTechnologies joins the Sonos Libra lineup in Thailand SEA

Calibre has recently appointed Absolute AV as its distributor for Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar. Absolute AV will provide all Calibre solutions, including the AiO LED display and the SmartBrick modular LED system, across THAILAND these countries. dBTechnologies has chosen Sonos Libra Headquartered in Singapore, Absolute AV’s to serve as with its new distributor in off relationship Calibre is reportedly Thailand. Although still a relatively new to a good start, more than living up to the company, Sonos Libra has gained plenty expectations of both companies. of‘We’re experience representing brands that such delighted with the progress as Adamson, Allen & Heath, Audac Absolute AV have made over the past and few Kramer. will Willy now Tsai, add dBTechnologies’ months,’Itsaid managing director product portfolio of touring, and MI of Calibre. ‘We knew that, withinstall their core audio systems to its catalogue. business and expertise in delivering great ‘In the last years, images, they few would be andBTechnologies’ excellent fit for us presence Southeast Asia’s and that’sin how it is turning out. professional Our solutions audio industry has grown considerably,’ for image processing, together with our said APAC complementary sales manager, rangedBTechnologies’ of displays, are highly Manuele Poli. ‘Wetoare a point where to their approach the at market. Their

we need strategic partnerships to meet a larger base of professionals and disclose our products’ full potential. When we met Alfonso Rodriguez and Sonos Libra’s team, Absolute realised AV teamthat their sales IThe immediately approach and advanced skills existing connections with technical major businesses were exactlythe what dBTechnologies needed throughout territory in banking and retail to enhance brand perception andhoped further have provedthe hugely beneficial, as we flourish in the market.’ they would. Welocal look professional forward to a long and ‘dBTechnologies is a growing company mutually fruitful working relationship.’ and is now playing atowner a higher level,’ AV, Harry Tan, business of Absolute said Rodriguez, Sonos Libra’s CEO. ‘We added: ‘Singapore is a preferred location are very happy to start fromtothis stage for multinational corporations open together. TheWe rental market inspending Southeast their offices. see corporate

L–R: Simon Rains, Manuele Poli and Alfonso Martin Rodriguez solutions and having access to Calibre’s to renew infrastructure with the latest in increase visibility as astodemo events Asia is verysolutions. competitive level and range strengthens ourwell ability do that. The audiovisual Withatanany environment and regular public is training the systems. being able to security offer good pricing without unique AiO display taking on us into new of heightened consciousness, there Also, we are a solidand infrastructure sacrificing perto formance, quality, speed markets, suchcreating as hospitality FinTech. is also a need invest in top-quality visualof dealerswith to extend the reach of deployment and, mostand importantly, safety, We’reour delighted what Calibre is helping systems for command control rooms. Our with dBTechnologies’ MI products nationwide.’ is key. us achieve.’ relationship with Calibre is already providing ‘dBTechnologies’ VIO the us with opportunities weseries would offers not previously www.dbtechnologies.com best providers, and we www.absoluteav.sg have solution been ablefortoaudio address. Our business www.sonoslibra.com are planning brand relaunch to www.calibreuk.com has already always been abouta delivering complete

Sonos PequodLibra Acoustics chosen again appointsonce distributor by forAllen China& Heath VIETNAM CHINA

Pequod Acoustics has chosen Earlier in 2019, Allen & Heath Dardankings Enterprises appointed Sonos Libra as(DK) its as the distributor for all its Itproducts distributor for Thailand. has across China.upThe now followed by manufacturer making Sonos will be alongside for Libra therepresented exclusive distributor as Outline andwill Audio itsbrands mixerssuch in Vietnam. This be Zenit asimmediately, part of the DKwith portfolio effective plans for the nextLibra five years. from Sonos to extend its ‘I havetraining, known Allan [from DK] and for product presentations three years and I was in touch with support activities. him when I was with Outline,’ said ‘Sonos Libra has impressed Dani, chief sales usLeonardo with its commitment to officer at Pequod Acoustics. ‘His main providing excellent service to the market is in audio installations, full spectrum of Allen & Heath especially in forboth clubs, so it was customers Thailand and natural to propose Pequod Vietnam, ranging from DJs and Acoustics to Everyone knows performers tohim. systems integrators howrental difficult it is to find said the right and companies,’

partner China, APAC even ifsales you are a Allen & in Heath’s known brand, soWard. think about director, Jamie ‘With ahow difficult it is for a start-up company dynamic, experienced team on the with a new brand that has to to ground, we’re looking forward compete withAllen all the growing the & others?’ Heath brand Pequod in chose DK as it was together the region.’ seeking Alfonsosustainable Martín, CEOgrowth of Sonos in China and needed rightis Libra, added: ‘Allen &the Heath partner to achieve ‘It’s and not unstoppable at thethis. moment too or too big, has a withsmall the stunning newit Avantis good reputation in the market console joining heavy-hitters and a good of this dealers,’ like Qu, SQ network and dLive, is added Dani.moment ‘I am expecting the perfect to take our to grow consistently to in representation of theand brand establish awareness Vietnam tobrand the next level.’ in China.’ www.allen-heath.com www.pequodacoustics.com www.sonoslibra.com

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Bluesound makes its first inroads into Asia

Bluesound Professional’s Graeme Harrison welcomes his Indonesian distributor V2 to their booth ASIA

As a provider of distributed audio ecosystems within commercial spaces, Bluesound Professional has followed up on the 2019 appointment of Connected Media as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand by announcing its first expansion into Asia with the appointment of partners in Indonesia

and TAIWAN V2 Indonesia and Seapower Technology. Powered by the BluOS multi-zone audio management software platform, the brand’s suite of network streamers, amplifiers, powered speakers, controllers and accessories have made a rapid impact. ‘As

Asia’s markets continue to grow and develop, it’s key that we have a strong presence there,’ commented VP and general manager of Bluesound Professional, Graeme Harrison. ‘The distributors we have brought on board for Indonesia and Taiwan are trusted in the commercial audio space and we view their adoption of the brand as an important step in establishing the company in the region.’ Taipei-based distributor Seapower Technology has been appointed as the exclusive Bluesound representative in Taiwan. The deal sees the US-based innovator join a list of brands that includes Allen & Heath, Furman, Powersoft and Symetrix. ‘We are honoured to have been appointed to distribute the Bluesound brand,’ said Seapower Technology owner and president, Douglas Chang. ‘We see a lot of potential for their BGM solutions and look forward to professionally supporting these products as the brand grows in Taiwan.’ Highly regarded as an innovator in the commercial AV distribution and integration space, V2 Indonesia has been appointed

Biamp streamlines ANZ distribution ANZ

Having acquired Apart Audio, Community Loudspeakers and Cambridge Sound Management during the past year, Biamp has been streamlining its distribution network around the world in recent weeks, including the reorganisation of its European partners. Now, the American networked media systems manufacturer has consolidated its distribution efforts in Australia and New Zealand, as Jands will distribute the full range of Biamp products moving forward, including Apart, Community and Cambridge Sound Management catalogues. ‘We’ve worked together for almost two years, building a great relationship,’ noted Jands general manager, Geoff Smith. ‘I’m looking forward to further growing the business, especially with the addition of loudspeakers for installed sound applications now available from Biamp.’ Biamp’s acquisition of Apart Audio and Community Loudspeakers took place in the summer of 2019. Bringing every brand in line across the ANZ region together with

L–R: Rashid Skaf, Matthew Packer, Jim Seretis, Paul Mulholland and Kim Muurholm Juergensen a sole distributor will reportedly allow for opportunities to be pursued across all target geographies and vertical markets more efficiently. ‘Through our partnership with Jands, we are able to offer customers in the region our full product portfolio from a single distributor,’ said Rashid Skaf, Biamp’s

president, CEO and co-chairman. ‘Our customers will now have a single point of contact, giving them access to superior service, complete solutions and an exceptional experience.’ www.biamp.com www.jands.com.au

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Douglas Chang from Seapower technologies includes Calibre UK, Elmo, Newline and Vizetto. www.bluesoundprofessional.com www.seapowertech.com www.v2indonesia.com

Digigram Asia brings Barix to APAC APAC

Procab appoints PT Goshen Swara in Indonesia

Belgian cable manufacturer Procab has appointed PT Goshen Swara as its distributor for the Indonesian market to focus on creating brand awareness as well as growing its reseller partner network across the region. ‘As a professional distributor of AV equipment with a strong focus on high-quality products, we try to supply our customers with superior total solutions,’ said Franky Cahyadi, marketing and sales manager at PT Goshen Swara. ‘For this reason, the Procab product range forms the perfect complement with our already extensive product range.’

to represent Bluesound in the southern hemisphere archipelago. Founded in 1992, under the guidance of CEO Rudi Hidayat, V2’s current portfolio of AV brands and

Procab’s APAC sales representative, Sebastian Chong, added: ‘I am delighted to welcome PT Goshen Swara to the APAC distributor network, providing the necessary focus to this important region. We have been impressed with their approach thus far and are convinced that their professionalism and dedication will make them the ideal partner to help the Procab brand flourish across Indonesia.’

Barix has appointed Digigram Asia as its distributor for its entire product line in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Myanmar and South Korea.

‘Digigram Asia is taking another step in its expansion strategy by adding Barix to its existing agreements with Auvitran and Streamguys,’ said Nancy Diaz Curiel, managing director of Digigram Asia. ‘We will be able to provide extended service and additional value to our customers. Barix has the perfect combination of costeffective yet reliable products and we are excited to start this partnership in 2020.’ Reto Brader, CEO of Barix, added: ‘We are happy to be able to work with Digigram as our new distribution partner for Asia. Digigram’s knowledge of the audio-over-IP market combined with Barix’s cost-effective solutions for radio broadcast, intercom and paging as well as audio streaming will give Asian customers access to better solutions for their audio-over-IP needs.’ www.barix.com

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Shure hires Fali Damania INDIA

Fali Damania has been recruited by Shure Asia to serve as market development manager for pro audio in India. Damania has 15 years of experience within the pro audio industry, starting his career at rental company sound.com before working as a freelance sound engineer at major concerts and festivals. ‘Fali’s role as a market development manager for the pro audio vertical is to create and nurture our relationships with

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Sean Iskhandar fills a Void in APAC APAC

Sean Iskhandar has joined Void Acoustics as its new APAC sales manager. He previously worked for the manufacturer’s distributor for Malaysia and Singapore, Motifv8 Projects, as technical sales director,

Sean Iskhandar

gaining vast knowledge and experience with Void solutions. He has worked on several major Void installations throughout the region, including Zouk Genting. Based in Singapore, Iskhandar will oversee all of Void’s sales and daily operations in the APAC region. ‘I’m really excited and eager to spread the Void brand to more venues in the APAC region,’ he commented. Iskhandar’s prior experience also includes six years in product management, sales and business development roles at Sennheiser Asia. He has managed several pro audio brands and a career highlight saw Iskhandar involved in the delivery of one of the largest stadium installations of loudspeakers in Southeast Asia, at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium and Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. www.voidacoustics.com

EAW names Roni Nevo as CEO WORLD

audio engineers across India that work in production rental companies, broadcast and theatres,’ explained Chicco Hiranandani, director of Shure South Asia. ‘This entails providing education on our solutions and also collecting feedback from the market on their wants and needs.’ In addition to his experience, Damania also holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and a Diploma in Recording Arts and Sciences from

Recording Arts Canada. ‘When the opportunity arose to work with a legendary company like Shure, I just had to take it up,’ he said. ‘Besides touring, I am passionate about education in the pro audio domain. From being a user and owner of several Shure products to now working with the company itself, I couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2020.’ www.shure.com

Harman Professional promotes Brian Divine

Brian Divine WORLD

Harman Professional has promoted Brian Divine to the role of president of the division. Divine will watch over the company’s worldwide operations, strategy, product roadmap and performance across all 11 of its brands. Divine has worked in the AVL industry for over 20 years, 15 of which were with Harman Professional. During his time at the

company, he has worked as a senior vice president for products and customer solutions in the professional solutions division and vice president of product and programme management. He has worked closely with distributors and customers in almost all entertainment and enterprise markets. He also oversaw the customer service, sales, engineering, marketing and product management teams. ‘I am honoured to accept this role and do so with great humility and awareness of the responsibility of carrying forward Harman’s iconic brands that were built over the course of nine decades,’ said Divine. ‘My career was built through dedication to Harman Professional Solutions and its employees, channel partners and customers. These influences will directly impact the direction of the division as we look towards a robust roadmap committed to, and aligned with, customer needs for leadingedge pro products in audio, lighting and video control.’ www.pro.harman.com

Mackie announces director of APAC sales APAC

L–R: Roni Nevo and TJ Smith at EAW HQ Roni Nevo, the president of RCF USA, has been named as the new chief executive officer of EAW. He will continue in his role at RCF USA alongside his new responsibilities at EAW, which is part of the RCF Group. Nevo has been considered a key figure within the group for more than a decade. He will now work with the EAW team to fine-tune its operations and expand its customer base, not only in America, but around the world. ‘Roni brings a depth of experience and a proven track record to the team that will go a long way in accelerating our growth and bring

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greater efficiency to our operations,’ said EAW president, TJ Smith. ‘As EAW learns how to operate on its own again, I can think of no better person to lead the board.’ ‘We will continue to focus on the growth of the product line and the presence in the market, in cooperation with our global partners, to expand EAW’s reliable and competitive product range in the production and integration sectors we serve,’ Nevo added. www.eaw.com

Mackie has appointed Luis Wasserman to the role of sales director for APAC, where he will take responsibility for the distribution of the company’s products across the region. For the past 11 years, Wasserman has worked in various sales positions at Ametek, Mocon and Scantron Corporation. He also has experience in product management at Chaney Instrument, Honeywell and Broan-Nutone. ‘We’re delighted to have Luis Wasserman promoting Mackie in Asia,’ said Henri Cohen, vice president of worldwide sales at Mackie. ‘His extensive cross-cultural sales experience and education combine with his DJ experience and personal interest in music and audio technology to make him a great fit for us. He will be an excellent asset for Mackie and for our distributors and dealers in the APAC region.’ Wasserman added: ‘I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to use my knowledge and my professional sales skills to help drive APAC sales for my favourite audio equipment

Luis Wasserman manufacturer. I have reached my Ikigay, a Japanese concept that translates as “reason for being,” the crossroad between doing what you love, what you are good at, what’s good for the world and what you can get rewarded for doing.’ www.mackie.com

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before leaving to join Symetrix in early 2019. Symetrix feels that her varied experience, from marketing and design to data analysis, will provide edge in growing sales channel. FischeranConnectors. Bothitssolutions are ‘Symetrix is with growing fastGTS0 and expanding assembled Schill (free/free Ty’s role formally into international sales(free/ connector combination) and GTRM management will improve the levelseries of service panel connector combination) Symetrix provides to our distributors and cable drums. will up to quickly evolve thePUR, Inset theSymetrix data section are the C725 necessary systems and processes C728 PURinternal and C726 PUR. The first is a needed support26/19 growth,’AWG said with Symetrix Cat-5e to S.-U.T.P. totalCEO, Mark Graham. ‘Ty has already hadsheath; a positive braided shielding and double impact on Symetrix’s success, we are the second a Cat-6A S.-F.T.P.and 24/7 AWG confident ourshielded partners will quickly her with single pairs withfeel aluminium presence andcopper appreciate theand increased foil, tinned braid doublefocus on Symetrix’s business.’ sheath; and export the third a Cat-7 F.T.P. 26/7 ‘I amwith eagersingle for theshielded personalpairs and professional AWG with growth I will attain through thiscopper opportunity,’ aluminium foil and tinned braid. said Robinson. ‘I am and excited All three cables canhumbled be combined withto be a partEtherCON of accelerating forwardNE8FDP-B growth for Neutrik NE8MC-B, Symetrix and the meaningful relationships I and NE8MX6-B connectors, mounted on have the opportunity to create growwith along a Schill GTMFK series cableand drum a the way.’ door to protect the connectors. lockable www.symetrix.co www.tasker.it

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NewTek expands its sales team

Outline recruits Paolo Calza WORLD

APAC

As part of its growth strategy to deepen relationships with its channel partners, NewTek has welcomed two new members to its sales team. Paul Dobbs joins the company as the sales director for APAC, while Barbara Spicek has been appointed to the role of senior vice president for global sales.

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Paul Dobbs Dobbs has over 20 years of experience working as a manager and director in the field of sales at Harbor Solutions, HSO and NTT Com Managed Services. For his new role at NewTek, he will be operating from his home office in Thailand and working with new and existing channel partners in the Asia Pacific region.

Spicek has over 20 years of experience in sales at companies such as Veritas Technologies and Gigamon. ‘I am very excited to join the NewTek team,’ she said. ‘Video production is growing at an exponential rate and NewTek’s breakthrough technologies represent an outstanding revenue opportunity for our channel partners worldwide. I look forward to strengthening and expanding our ecosystem.’

Renowned sound engineer Paolo Calza is the newest member of the team at Outline, where he will serve as pro applications engineer and Outline array trainer, supporting clients and rental companies worldwide. The native Italian was born to a family of musicians and started his career at the age of 16 working with rental companies across Italy. He graduated from the Saint Louis College of Music as a sound engineer and MIDI programmer before attending the University of Ferrara to specialise in acoustics. During the last decade, Calza has worked with pro audio companies around the world, consulting on the acoustic design of loudspeaker systems. He has also gained vast experience in the live music sector, working regularly on large events, including international festivals. In his new role at Outline, Calza will be responsible for professional installations and providing client support in the field. ‘I consider every new venture as a steep path to be climbed to achieve new goals,’ Calza commented. ‘I hope to be able to offer my support and experience to Outline, its distributors and clients

Paolo Calza worldwide, and manage to communicate with the same passion that I put into my work. Thanks to Outline and its almost 50 years of knowhow, it’ll be easier to reach the peak and I can’t wait to see the view.’ www.outline.it

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NEWS: APPOINTMENTS

Group Technologies adds new team members AUSTRALIA

Melbourne-based distributor Group Technologies has increased its staff count by hiring a professional sales specialist, Conor Dunne, and James Pavey as its national sales and accounts manager for commercial audio. Dunne has been a fixture in the live events industry since 2003. His experience includes work at rental production company JPJ Audio, where he was involved in gigs for leading artists across Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, he was offered a role in the UK, covering for Coldplay’s monitor tech on a worldwide festival and promo tour and developed a relationship with Wigwam Acoustics. Career highlights include four European and Australian Coldplay stadium tours, three European and Australian stadium tours with One Direction and a four-month European arena tour with George Michael.

Conor Dunne

James Pavey

Meanwhile, Pavey’s appointment comes in response to Group Technologies’ continued

growth in the commercial market. Pavey started out as a PA rigger and systems

engineer, eventually gaining more than 20 years of experience in broadcast, production and technical sales. His technical background has reportedly made him well-placed to understand and assist with the distributor’s catalogue of commercial products. His background includes a stint at Federation Square as sales and production manager, where his notable projects included the Commonwealth Games Cultural Program, which comprised two weeks of continuous programming across six locations. Internationally, he has procured AV products for Channel 7 and the Beijing Olympic games as part of his previous role at Clifton Productions, where he held several positions, ultimately becoming national manager of production and exhibitions. www.grouptechnologies.com.au

Stage Tec creates new management team WORLD

Stage Tec has formed a new management team, appointing René Harder and Sascha Khelifa as managing directors. Harder will be responsible for the company’s production and technology, while Khelifa will take responsibility for sales and commercial management. Harder started working at Stage Tec in 2003 as a software developer. He became a senior assistant to the board in 2009, followed by vice president in 2014. ‘I am honoured to be joining the senior management team,’ he commented. ‘I will continue to drive the development of innovative products at Stage Tec.’ For the past 20 years, Khelifa has worked in the audio industry, 14 of which were at Meyer

Sound where he served as sales director, operations manager and manager director. After leaving Meyer Sound in 2018, he became the co-owner of KB Audio. ‘Stage Tec is a globally active, well-regarded company with an attractive portfolio,’ he said. ‘I am really looking forward to working with a dedicated team in Berlin.’ In other news, Christophe Permantier has completed his clarification of the shareholder structure and Stage Tec management reorganisation and will be moving from the management to its supervisory board. L–R: Sascha Khelifa and René Harder

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Gareth Collyer to direct Georg Neumann names new CEO sales and marketing WORLD

WORLD

Gareth Collyer Nexo has promoted Gareth Collyer to the role of sales and marketing director. For the past 11 years, he worked as its sales manager for the UK and Ireland. With this appointment, he will now watch over Nexo’s sales across the globe. During his previous role, Collyer helped with

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the sales of Nexo’s products to rental, distribution and installation companies. Prior to joining Nexo, he has worked in several different sales and managerial roles at companies such as Sound Technology, Harman and Bose. ‘We need to connect directly and meaningfully with our customers in every market, offering genuine two-way communication in order to improve our products and services,’ said Collyer. ‘Nexo has a formidable global network of distribution partners, expert production companies and top AV consultants and I look forward to working with them all and expanding my horizons.’ Nexo’s CEO, Jean Mullor, added: ‘With Gareth at the helm as sales and marketing director, we are looking forward to presenting a new Nexo in the coming decade.’ www.nexo-sa.com

Ralf Oehl has joined Georg Neumann as its CEO. Reporting to Peter Claussen, COO of the Sennheiser Group, he will continue to build the Neumann business and brand, while developing its strategic direction. Prior to this appointment, Oehl founded Concinno, an M&A advisory service for manufacturers. He has also worked for companies such as the M+W Group. ‘It is a great honour to be joining Neumann in Berlin,’ said Oehl. ‘Taking the helm of a company with such tremendous history, impact and reputation in the professional audio world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While carefully preserving its highly appreciated values and unmatched commitment to quality, we will be striving hard to further expand our portfolio and make our offering available to even more audio professionals all around the world. I am looking forward to working with the team at Neumann as we take this iconic company to new heights.’ Claussen added: ‘I am delighted to welcome Ralf Oehl to our company. Thanks to his

Ralf Oehl achievements and depth of experience, Ralf is the ideal choice to take this exceptional brand forward, while cherishing the legacy of excellence that makes Neumann so unique. In particular, his expertise in capturing new markets will be key in taking Neumann into new areas of opportunity.’ www.neumann.com

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Sennheiser educates at The Star

SINGAPORE

Sennheiser has organised an education session and workshop at The Star Performing Arts Centre in Singapore. Conducted by Volker Schmitt, director of customer development and application engineering at Sennheiser,

the event was attended by 20 individuals who work in the fields of AVL for companies such as MediaCorp and The Production People. The event showcased the Digital 6000 wireless microphone series and SK 6212

mini-bodypack, demonstrating how it could set new standards in professional audio while opening new possibilities for commercial, industrial and educational spaces. The session also covered topics such as characteristics of radio frequency, advanced RF frequency management and case studies. ‘The Digital 6000 represents a new dawn, eliminating intermodulation while enabling operation in a 400kHz equidistant frequency grid,’ said Garry Tjhin, product manager of Sennheiser Asia. ‘This results in seamless efficiency combined with a simplified setup that keeps things easy and uncomplicated for the user just like the nature of our workshops that facilitate greater synergy and networking activities among friends of the brand.’ www.sennheiser.com

PIB hosts Audiocenter launch INDONESIA

Panca Inti Bermitra (PIB), Audiocenter’s Indonesian distributor, has held an event combining the launch of Audiocenter’s latest products with a Smaart training seminar covering loudspeaker measurement and tuning at the La Gardena Kopo Square Bandung in Indonesia. This was hosted for the Bandung Association Sound System (BASS) group with over 60 individuals from different rental companies attending the event. Audiocenter’s product application engineer, Roshan Malim, offered his support throughout the day. The one-day event began with a welcome speech from BASS’ chairman, Dadang Taryana, followed by an introduction and demo of several

Vega and Steelcase WorkCafe HONG KONG

Vega Global and Steelcase have joined forces for a panel discussion at Steelcase’s WorkCafe in Hong Kong. The event was attended by workplace experts and leaders in the industry who observed discussion on how technology is reshaping the modern workplace, aiming to gain insights and create discussions on how companies are adapting while driving productivity through workplace technology and design. The discussion also touched upon the difference between artificial intelligence and intelligence augmentation. The panel was led by Matthew Deayton, Vega’s development director, with panelists Jordan Kostelac from JLL, WIT APAC Consulting’s Heather Li, Richard Claydon of Organisational Misbehaviourist and Steelcase’s Owen Pescod. The occasion was supported by Bose, Catchbox, Crestron, Logitech, Samsung and Wolfvision, who also presented their latest products during the event. www.vega-global.com

Adamson increases Sun Infonet goes wireless with Shure programmes Audiocenter products by PIB’s product specialist, Mr Mauludani. The afternoon consisted of a technical training seminar by certified Smaart operator, Galih Homare. The class covered techniques for using subwoofers, how Smaart software can be used for system alignment

and a listening demo using the system. The event concluded with a Q&A session with the attendees. www.audiocenter.net

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Sun Infonet has hosted another Shure Wireless Masterclass. This latest two-day event took place at the Lalit Mumbai and included sound and audio engineers who work with bands, Bollywood artists, singers, music composers and rental companies. ‘Sun Infonet has always been focused on educating and connecting with users and what better way to do so through various road

shows,’ commented Neeraj Chandra, director of Sun Infonet.’ The masterclass was also held last year in both Mumbai and Bengaluru and was once again led by Andrea Granata, a product marketing manager for Shure in the MEA region. The training covered the RF spectrum, wireless devices and RF coordination

Approximately 200 people attended each seminar, including senior professionals from music and postproduction, plus students and teachers from audio engineering schools and a contingent of sound engineers from AR Rahman’s AM Studios. ‘Participation was amazing with a great turnout of attendees,’ said Morson. ‘The level of interest from those that joined us was very high with lots of questions, comments and feedback about the products.’

Adamson Systems Engineering has increased its deliver y of Applied and Advanced Cer tification training programmes with its par tners in the EMEA and APAC regions. These create the framework needed to design, deploy and control an Adamson loudspeaker system for a variety of applications, while making use of Blueprint AV simulation software and Lake Controller. ‘We’ve been amplifying our focus on par tner education in recent years to help our rental, sales and integration par tners around the world be more successful in their work, and 2020 will be the pinnacle of those effor ts thus far,’ commented Jeremiah Karni, head of education and applications at Adamson. ‘We’re looking for ward to working with our unparalleled network of par tners to ensure that professionals at ever y stage of the supply chain, especially our end users, are given all the tools they need to succeed and thrive in their respective applications.’

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where participants learned about RF technology principles, digital wireless systems, networking for control and audio transportation and wireless workbenches. Attendees were also given hands-on experience with the equipment. www.shure.com www.suninfonet.net

Ansata and iZotope host seminars INDIA

Pro audio software developer iZotope recently partnered with Ansata to host a pair of oneday seminars in Mumbai and Chennai. The seminars were led by iZotope’s sales and product specialist, Richard Morson. Aimed at audio professionals working in postproduction, music mixing and mastering,

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the sessions covered a variety of topics, including audio clean-up and dialogue replacement, noise reduction and repair, metering, intelligent audio mixing and mastering techniques. Products highlighted included Ozone 9, RX 7, Neutron 3, Insight 2, Nectar 3 and iZoptope’s new Dialogue Match.

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Shure strikes gold AUSTRALIA

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is one of the largest per formance venues in Australia with four exhibition halls, 22 meeting rooms and a main arena with a capacity for 6,000 people. As the GCCEC wanted to update its radio microphone and RF management equipment, it turned to its supplier, Brisbane Sound Group, and distributor Jands, which chose the Shure Axient Digital radio microphone systems to be deployed throughout the facility. ‘Our radio mic replacement project was actually two projects that we ran in parallel,’ explained Yuval Angel, AV production manager at the GCCEC. ‘The first was to replace all of our radio mic racks, and the second was to replace the site-wide radio mic system we use to cover the facility, including its spectrum management and networked audio distribution.’

The GCCEC invested in seven roving radio mic racks. Each of the racks has two handheld and bodypack transmitters, mics, receivers, aerials and network connectivity. These are fitted with a Shure AD4Q four-channel receiver, two ADX2 and two AD2 handheld microphone transmitters with SM58 mic capsules. Two ADX1 and two AD1 bodypack transmitters are paired with TL47 TwinPlex lavaliers in black, two UA874WB active directional antennas, an SBRC batter y charger and an AD610 ShowLink access point to give the technicians the ability to make changes wirelessly. Six of the seven racks have Dante outputs pre-routed to specific digital mixing consoles. An additional four racks were set up with an AD4D two-channel wireless receiver, two AD2 handheld transmitters with SM58 capsules, two AD1 bodypack transmitters with TL47 TwinPlex lavaliers,

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The Shure Axient Digital microphone system is used for a variety of applications two UA874WB active directional antennas and an SBRC batter y charger. The radio mic system consists of two channels of ADX2 handheld transmitters. Four UA860SWB wideband antennas were installed around the building and an AD4D receiver is patched to a matrix system. Two AD610 Showlink access points help to keep the mics in range for wireless management with an AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager in the centre of it all. ‘The AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager is the brain of our system,’ added Angel. ‘It is continuously scanning the building and can assign frequencies to any Shure wireless equipment we’ve connected to our AV network. It takes the hard work out of managing RF and it’s almost totally automated. We don’t need

to create new frequency plots when we get external par ties like the media bringing in radio mics. We can make a plot in advance and if anything is omitted or wrong, Axient Digital works around it. It’s always taking into account what’s in the space. When we have someone come into the building that hasn’t let us know they’re using RF and what frequency they’re on, it manages it by itself.’ www.brisound.com.au www.jands.com.au www.shure.com

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Royal Military Tattoo tracking Sydney TaipeiEdinburgh Jazz Orchestra chases choir soundin with DPA

AUSTRALIA TAIWAN The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, loudspeakers complemented the The Taipei JazzCommonwealth, Orchestra has relied stadium’s on which tours the house speaker system, microphones from DPAatfor of covered the upper levels recently staged an event thea number which years, including the 4099 Instrument 83,500-seat ANZ Olympic Stadium of the stadium seating. In all, 20 The ensemble recentlyloudspeakers were fed by 52 TiMax inMicrophone. Sydney. The organisation relied ted usingTiMax the new 4097 Core audio feeds to make the entire onstar OutBoard’s TrackerD4 Supercardioid Choir Microphone, which system and its stage tracking system object-capable for spatial is designed to ofthe ferevent, the same sonicaudio mixing. capabilities during qualities itas thethe 4099, integrating into TiMaxbut to specifically Due to the acoustics of the capture dynamic choiraudio sound. SoundHub-driven spatial stadium, 260 IEMs were employed, ‘We have been working reinforcement system, so aswith to DPA for along with 90 channels of radio several said the follow the years movingnow,’ cast of overA-Fu Kao, microphones. As a result, 48 TiMax orchestra’s audio engineer. ‘We really 1,000 musicians. D4 trackers were rotated every four The audio team loveANZ the Olympic sound characteristics The Stadium was of DPA or five minutes through the differing productsthe because arethe so natural. have to record rehearsals and then manually plot reportedly biggestthey venue size sets of performers. A team The 4097’s the starting positions and trajectories of each tattoo had eversupercardioid been held in, pattern of eight people, plus two buggy provided new a verchallenges y clear sound with high performer to create the sound images that needed presenting for the drivers, managed the process gain team. beforeInfeedback, which minimised to be recreated by the loudspeaker system before sound fact, the entirety of of switching microphones, IEMs the sound fromMilitary of f-axis. This is verand y D4 tracker commenting on his experience at Olympic Royal Edinburgh Tattoo’s tags as almost a orchestra On Christmas Eve, the put its new microphones to the useANZ when it played its helpful, especially in Castle, venues wherekilometre the tattoo. ‘It Hall. went The remarkably home venue, Edinburgh separated the entry and atStadium Swing Christmas concert the Taipei Zhong concertsmoothly, featured a choir of singing Christmas songs acoustics The microphone and it was straightforward to do. I used the TiMax would fit ontoare thebad. stadium’s pitch. exit pointschildren for performers. There

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sounded amazing and worked per fectly, allowing us to capture the natural sound of the choir.’ The 4097 can be used as either a wired or wireless solution. ‘It gives us the flexibility to deal with dif ferent applications,’ Kao added. ‘The fact that it is also equipped with a flexible gooseneck means that we can quickly and easily adjust the direction of the microphone to the sound source. Also, the microphone boom is tiny and the new cable management system minimises and makesofityears unnoticeable instigateits onfootprint the Tattoo a couple ago and that was veryonstage.’ useful, especially to incorporate the house KaoTiMax also TrackerD4 praised the 4097’s three system. The system was simple to shock mounts, which as cutI’d down the use andlevel the event went well; exactly intended rumblethe caused by and movement onstage. it to. It proved stability the concept of the system.’ www.dpamicrophones.com www.outboard.co.uk

LaON marks the end of 2019 KOREA

SBS Gayo Deajeon is an end-ofyear music festival on Christmas Day at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Korea. A LaON Genie intercom system was used for the event with SynkOn Production taking charge of its installation.

‘SBS Gayo Daejeon provides a demonstration of LaON’s evolution,’ said Miyoun Park, LaON’s sales and marketing manager. ‘In its early days, the SBS team operated the show with an LT550 5GHz wireless

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

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

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CT ensures Riyadh Season closes with a bang Riedel celebrates New Year’s Eve in Taipei SAUDI ARABIA

Creative Technology (CT) Middle East TAIWAN provided site-wide projection for Leila, The The Taipei New Year’s Eveplace Party Land2020 of Imagination when it took at the King Taipei CityStadium Hall Square was The Fahd in Riyadh. broadcast live the by Chinese Television spectacle was grand finale of Riyahd System perof formances Season, (CTS) which and has included seen a host events from Taiwanese musicians staged in the capital city overand the alast two fireworks display. To suppor t the months. CT was commissioned by Balich seven-hour production, Worldwide Shows (BWS).CTS chose a Bolero intercom solution from Riedel The spectacular event, created by Marco Communications. Balich and his all-female creative team CTSBWS, reporcaptured tedly chose to from the Bolero essencedue of Saudi its feature set an enabling low latency Arabia through adventurous 10-yearand optimal audio Leila. quality in stage noisy had old lead character, The environments. ‘Forscenic us, itreveals, was impor tant multiple projected including to have a reliable intercom system that a 12m-high Inflatable Fortress, a Gauze would smoothbeneath communication house ensure which revealed the field during live broadcast of play,aanlong inflatable hand andwindow,’ a hot air

balloon which moved position during the show. said Matt Lin, engineer at CTS. ‘We expected a high level of noise from the crowd and also from the stage, so this was a challenge. Never theless, the production, camera and stage crews came back with positive feedback on Bolero. ‘The biggest ‘This is the first time we havewas challenge experienced such high quality audio projecting onto theinmoving and system stability in anasoperation scenic elements there wasofa this and we blown by riskscale, they could bewere affected by away var ying Bolero’s per formance. I personally wind speeds and direction,’ explainedfeel it’s the mostCT’s superb wireless intercom Tom Stocks, senior engineer. ‘We system ever used.’ used 89I’ve Panasonic RZ-31k and 21K The CTS production team used laser two projectors and Epson EB-L1755U Ar tist-64 mainframes that inter lenses faced to projectors with ultra-shor t-throw

span across a 4,400m2 projection sur face which included four hills, a lake and a with RSP-2318 Smar tPanels, Bolero sandpit.’ beltpacks and Riedel headsets. ‘We are CT provided BlackTrax real-time tracking delighted to as our first technology tohave trackCTS per formers and Bolero scenic customer throughout in Taiwan,’the added Rajveer elements show. BlackTrax Singh, general manager of ASEAN was also integrated into the lightingand South Asia at Riedel Communications. design and used for tracking Leila for the ‘CTS evaluated optionstracked available duration. A total ofall60the beacons andformers, made its decision the per horses and based scenic on elements. robust set that came with our Lastly, feature CT delivered a full site-wide Ar tist and Boleroincluding systems. team has monitor system, itsMy new Birddog worked closely with allowing Matt and his team A200 PTZ cameras, production, on themanagement implementation and post-sales stage and creatives a full suppor and look for ward to more over viewt, of thewe site during the rehearsals suchshow. projects in Taiwan.’ and www.riedel.net www.ctme.co

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Advanced Integration Technologies (AIT) has completed CHINAa new audio installation at Abu Dhabi’s W Hotel centred around Bose Ensembles from Kaohsiung and the Normal loudspeakers. Overlooking the Abu Dhabi University’s music racetrack, home of department Formula OneininChina the UAE, came together with thevenue Hyacinth music the uniquely designed boasts several collection tothat perform L’elisir d’amore, restaurants required upgraded audio a comedic opera composer Gaetano reinforcement. Thebysolutions were supplied by Donizetti. Eagle Tseng from EH Studio NMK Electronics. also out by providing live multitrack Bosehelped was chosen as the centrepiece of recording audio from the projectwith as ahis result of equipment its reputation in UNiKA. the hospitality sector. ‘To provide the best Tseng usedwea must Steinberg Nuendo with a experience, use the perfect audio UNiKA NBB networked/Dante system to system that covers all the aspects needed, record channels like the 28 brand, designwith and24-bit/96kHz installation,’ signals. The pickup explained AITremote generalmicrophone manager, Sayed was transmitted through threealways NBB-04R Yammine. ‘Since our company thrives networked audio receivers via PoE and Cat-5e network cables. The microphones

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Powering Les Dunes SNL Pro finds its Plus One Electroniques INDIA TUNISIA The OnePlus Music Festival is a one-day event theJmal D Y Nefta Patil has For thethat pasttook threeplace years,atOng stadium It featured musicians been homeintoMumbai. Les Dunes Electroniques, an such as Katy Perr y, Dua Lipa,that Ritviz, annual electronic music festival takes Amit over Trivedi, The Local Train and place three days. In previous years, the AsWeKeepSearching. Soundseveral & Light production team came across audio Professionals (SNL deployed, issues and decided to Pro) fix this by turning to Pro designed Audio Light and (PAL),implemented which becamethe theaudio event’s system with products by L-Acoustics, technical partner and delivered audio and DiGiCoproducts and Avid. lighting for the most recent edition. A total of to 24the K1technical line source ‘According team,speakers we were from L-Acoustics were used as left and the only Tunisian company capable of doing rightjob,’ linesaid arrays 12Nizar. K2 line this PAL’swith Najjar ‘Wesource provided speakers for flown side of power the stage everything the on twoeach stages, from and 64 SB28 at the distribution and subwoofers generators tostacked lighting, trussing front. Theas out-fills of 16 K1s and audio, well asconsisted FOH and monitors.’

and 32 K2s, while eight Kara modular line loudspeakers were used the for The source main and auxiliary stages all used front-fills. total consisted of 16 X15ofHiQ stage same setup,A which Seeburg monitors were positioned the centre Galeo XT line array speakers in with Galeo XT of the stage. P1 processor was used subwoofers, TWAAudio T24 loudspeakers and as an audio matrix, and frontVera S30 woofers withbridge Clair Brothers 1.5AM end processor. The loudspeakers were stage monitors and two DiGiCo SD9 audio powered LA8 and LA12X desks. PALwith chose amplifiers fromamplified Powersoft controllers L’Acoustics’ sound as the Italianand manufacturer had 3D supported design acoustical the rentaland company in thesimulation past. ‘We have program, was used for SPL been usingSoundvision, Powersoft’s amplifier platforms mapping, sound system planning and for two years without any issues whatsoever,’ configuration. said Nizar. ‘For the main line arrays, we SNL X8s Pro and alsoX4s, provided fivesubwoofers DiGiCo chose while the SD10s andbyanX4Ls SD5and mixing were driven K10s.console For monitors, alongside three Aviduse S6L-32D and we were able to make of Powersoft’s

new T604s, as well as the tried-and-tested X4s. The hardware’s quality construction S6L-24C sound mixers, aare Stage 64 I/O and software’s ease-of-use a powerful and an E6L-192 processing engine. combination. This festival certainly was a ‘Choosing was partner simple as challenge for L-Acoustics us as a technical as it produces unparalleled the audio systeman had to run for 30sonic hours experience for theconditions audience, easily straight in extreme butwith Powersoft’s reconfigurable sound with amplifier platforms were systems. the perfectOnly choice a good sound can ever yone enjoy and made life a system lot easier.’

PAL also provided lighting fixtures for the event. This included Mythos moving head the show,’ said Manish Mavani, director lights and A.LEDA wash K10 LED lights from of SNL Pro. Claypaky and BT-Vintage projectors by Briteq. These were controlled with MA Lighting’s www.avid.com grandMA2 and Chamsys’ MagicQ 60. www.digico.biz www.l-acoustics.com www.palproduction.tn www.snlprofessionals.com www.powersoft.com

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Mosaïek Teatro with KLANG HK reinforces all goes at Bac3D Ninh Quan Ho Theatre SOUTH AFRICA VIETNAM

recently opened Ho The Mosaïek Teatro, Bac part Ninh of theQuan Mosaïek Traditional Song Theatre hosts a range of Church in Fairlands, Johannesburg, Vietnamese genres of music addition to recently purchased a pair of inDiGiCo SD5 Quan Ho folk music,t as as conferences consoles to suppor itswell ongoing flagship and other events. has been equipped productions, suchItas The Voice South with a Cosmo array system fromThe HKvenue Audio, Africa andline Idols South Africa. whichnow wastaken installed Vietland, systems has this by one step furather integrator ledinbyaLe Dong, as the by investing 3DDuy in-ear monitoring venue owners solution from deemed KLANG. the German brand ‘best-equipped’ reinforce a widehosted range of ‘Last year, theto Mosaïek Teatro musical andofevents. the thirdstyles season M-Net’s The Voice The Vietland team worked South Africa, which gave ouralongside technical the theatre’s renowned engineer, team the oppor tunity tosound work on the Phan Thanh to install DiGiCo SD10Hai, console thatthe wassetup, used for which comprises left and right arrays of the show,’ explained technical manager, six Cosmo enclosures Estian Els. C8 ‘Wemid/high all became really each, offeringtable 80° horizontal directivity. and, A centre comfor with the technology cluster is formed from an additional two C8 cabinets, while six Linear Sub 2000

when the time came for us to invest in new consoles, we decided to go with two DiGiCo SD5s.’ While the team have been ver y happy with the DiGiCo consoles, they did experience a few challenges with musicians’ in-ear monitor mixes. ‘In the past, musicians were able to log onto our console remotely and arrange their own in-ear monitor mixes ahead of Sunday morning worship ser vices,’ noted Els. ‘This was no longer possible once we adopted the DiGiCo platform, which created a lot of pressure on our monitor engineer.’ DWR Distribution’s Kyle Robson suggested KLANG’s 3D in-ear monitoring

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subwoofers placed the floorofin the solution. ‘Weare looked at on a number front of the stage, reinforcing sub-bass products from a range of manufacturers,’ frequencies from 50–120Hz. addition, stated Els. ‘However, most ofInthem are two Linear 5 112 FAtherefore full-range require units were network-based, and deployed as out-fillscables and six Premium PR:O additional network and switchers 15run, XD powered, serve to which wasfull-range not idealwedges in our setting. as stage monitors. Kyle provided us with a KLANG:fabrik ‘In addition diversesuccess demo unit andtoitextremely was an instant traditional music, we also with ar tistsVietnamese and technicians alike. We host conference events with very demanding have a number of ver y skilled and prolific requirements for speech intelligibility,’ musicians per forming at the Mosaïek, explained Thanh Hai. ‘With the and the response to KLANG hasCosmo been system, we havepositive.’ found a solution that over whelmingly satisfies the demands of this diversity in every respect. It won us over not just with www.dwrdistribution.co.za its audio quality, but also with its smart, www.klang.com made-in-Germany design.’ www.mosaiek.com www.hkaudio.com

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Bosch enhances security at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center CHINA

The Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center is considered to be one of the largest trade fair and congress centres in the world, which includes an exhibition space over 500,000m2, 19 exhibition halls and 108 meeting rooms. Bosch has created and equipped a customised security and communications solution for all of the centre’s exhibition halls. Bosch installed 425 LS1OC100E hemidirectional ceiling loudspeakers in the exhibition halls as they could reportedly fill the rooms due to their coverage angle and high sound pressure level. ‘We managed to reduce the number of loudspeakers needed by using our hemi-directional loudspeaker,’ said Kevin Xu, product marketing manager at Bosch Building Technologies in China. ‘Energy and operational costs for the operator dropped as a result.’

announcement in Hall 1 shouldn’t interfere with the music in Hall 2 except in the case of an emergency.’ Xu also noted that the project was challenging due to the complexity of the installation and the small amount of time the team had to set the systems up. ‘Supplying this huge volume of products within such The loudspeakers are part of the Paviro, Bosch’s networked public address and voice evacuation system. The halls were set up with 27 of these systems due to its architecture and use of IP technology, which made it ideal for selecting music and audio playback in the different halls. ‘The system has to facilitate both building-specific audio signals and system-wide announcements so that visitors feel safe and comfortable in the huge building,’ explained Xu. ‘For example, an

Allen & Heath earns its wings ASIA

For his latest Aviation tour in China, India and Norway, DJ and record producer Alan Walker has chosen the Allen & Heath dLive Wings system to handle both the FOH and monitor duties during performances. The system was supplied by audio production company Sonic City AS and included a dLive C1500 fitted with a Waves card for virtual sound check and multitrack recording. This was paired with a DM0 MixRack and equipped with a fibreACE card for digital splitting and a Dante card to enable external plug-in processing through a DAW. A DX012 expander was also used for additional outputs at the FOH position to provide feeds to the light designer, VJ and laser operator. ‘We chose the dLive C1500 package as we needed a fly-rig with a really high channel count for this tour and the choice was really simple,’ said Sondre Rosseland Sandhaug, Sonic City’s partner and FOH engineer. ‘dLive provides everything we

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need: flexible routing, the tie lines feature, reliability and an excellent range of I/O options.’ Monitor engineer Einar Norberg added: ‘The dLive system has worked very well on this tour and we’ve really pushed it to its full potential, particularly in terms of the I/O count. All stages of the production, from system design to running the shows, went smoothly thanks to the quality, stability and the intuitive workflow of dLive. We started the tour with the C1500 fly-rig and flew to China for several large shows and then, when we hit Norway, we expanded to a setup with the dLive S7000 and DM64 MixRack for monitors and S5000 with DM0 at FOH, in order to carry out the larger production in Oslo Spektrum. Even the transition from C to S Class was seamless and really helped us to create an amazing and elegant transition in the production.’

a short timeframe was a major challenge,’ added Xu. ‘But, despite the tight schedule, the Bosch team came together, from global supply chain to production and other sales regions, as a whole to shorten the original eight-month delivery period to two months.’ www.boschbuildingtechnologies.com

MBC TV broadcasts with Calrec KOREA

Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in Korea has recently purchased two Calrec Apollo consoles for its television channel, MBC TV. These were installed in two of its studios by Calrec’s Korean distributor, Ingang Audio, and join an existing inventory of Apollo and Artemis mixers.

a broadcast, including channel dynamics and routing. The Apollo’s control surface makes this simple and its high DSP count means configuring it for different projects is straightforward.’ Anthony Harrison, international sales manager of Calrec, added: ‘It’s a privilege for

A console was set up in Studio C for the production and recording of live-to-tape UHD and HD content, and Studio E for live-to-air broadcasts. ‘Being very familiar with Calrec’s Artemis and Apollo consoles, we’re confident in the stability of the company’s technology, which is vital in a live environment,’ said Ji-Hun An, audio director of the sound department at MBC TV. ‘The Apollo surface is also easy to use and when working live because we frequently have to adjust parameters during

us to continue our highly valued relationship with MBC TV and to see further momentum with our consoles in the South Korean market. The Apollo, with its great level of processing power and superb sound quality, is the ideal fit for MBC TV’s live programming needs and we’re delighted that they are pleased with their purchase.’

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Pioneer crowns new nightclub JAPAN

Mahajak stops to smell the roses

Jinxs Sapporo, a nightclub in the Hokkaido capital, has opened with a new sound system consisting of products from Pioneer’s XY and XPRS series. The club reportedly chose the manufacturer due to the sound quality, design, price and after-sales service of its products. For the main floor, the audio system comprised seven Pioneer XY-81, two XPRS 12 speakers and four XY-3B loudspeakers as well as four XY-218HS and a XPRS 115S

subwoofer. The sectioned-off Crown floor was equipped with an XPRS 12 and two XPRS 15s. The owner and sound director of the club was aware of the XY series before the installation and was impressed with the system, particularly the XY-3B speakers. ‘The presence of the XY-3B and its ability to reproduce bandwidths such as vocals and synthesisers are particularly outstanding,’ he said. www.pioneerproaudio.com

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The Rosewood Bangkok Hotel is a 30-storey building that consists of 158 guest rooms, 23 unique suites houses with private pools, terraces and a 320m2 ballroom called the Pavilion. The entire hotel has been equipped with audio, visual and lighting systems by Mahajak. Ketakan Consulting (CCW Associates Thailand) was the systems integrator and consultant for this project.

and configuration, while Shure SLX wireless microphones and antenna distribution are used. For the control system, an AMX NX-3200 controller was selected alongside an iPad Mini 4 with a wall mount and charger. The main feature of the visual setup is a wall-mounted AMX DGX800-ENC AV digital media switcher, along with a Panasonic PT-RZ970 laser projector, a Tensioned Large

Green Hippo counts down to 2020 CHINA

An audio system was provided on several of the hotel’s floors including its lobby, ballroom, living room and reception which are connected to a BLU link network with a BSS BLU-100 processor. BSS HiQnet London Architect software was installed to configure, control and monitor the setup. The loudspeakers consist of JBL Control 88M landscape speakers for outdoors and the garden area, while Control 227CTs and Control 45C/Ts were set up on the high ceiling areas. Control 14C/Ts were equipped in the restrooms, while Control 40CS/Ts and Control 42Cs were provided for the spa room. For the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Nan Bei, Mahajak deployed CBT 100LA-1 column speakers as well as AC195 loudspeakers for the Sound Bar. These are all driven by Crown DCi 8|300 amplifiers. The Pavilion room is used for seminars and events and is equipped with JBL Control 321C ceiling speakers, CBT 200LA-1 line arrays and ASB6115 subwoofers. A BSS BLU-100 is used for sound processing

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Advantage Deluxe Electrol motorised screen from Da-Lite and a Datavideo PTC-150TW camera with an RMC-180 camera control unit. An AMX DX-TX-WP multiformat wall-plate transmitter is used for receiving the video signal from both digital (HDMI) and VGA sources. The stage lighting system was designed for a variety of functions. Stage Maker SR5 and SR1 rigging hoists were installed above the ceiling to suppor t functions such as signs or lamp hanging. Rental equipment was also supplied, including a Mar tin M-DMX inter face and DMX 5.3 splitter, which are controlled from a Lenovo computer or Mar tin M2PC control sur face. Each guest room is fitted with JBL Control 16C/T ceiling speakers and Kramer VA-1USB-T and VA-1USB-R twisted pair transmitters. LED TVs are also equipped with KanexPro EXT-HDBASE70E 4K/30 HDMI extender-over-HDBaseT devices. www.mahajak.com

Hunan TV was commissioned to broadcast the countdown to 2020 with a live show during New Year’s Eve in China. In order to deliver visuals for over 50 acts and events, Honest AV delivered a video solution for the show, which included Hippotizer media servers from Green Hippo. ‘Two Boreal+ and four Boreal DVDL media servers were used to play the video material, three as the main output and three as hot backup,’ explained Fei Zheng from Honest AV. ‘A further three Boreal+ machines were used on the VJ elements of the show.’ For all three stages onsite, both the main Boreal+ and Boreal DVDL servers outputted 21 signals to all the LED screens. ‘The Ndimensions designers [who developed the

video content] used the real-time rendering function of Hippotizer to simplify the time and cost of content production, using PREP to programme in the early stages to improve work efficiency,’ Zheng added. ‘Before the performance, all content fed into the Hippotizer software was rendered and outputted through the After Effects component of FlexRes. Using this tool can greatly improve the efficiency of uploading materials onsite and protect copyright more effectively for designers. For us and for the production team, every function of Hippotizer is very practical. It provides a very stable platform, which is very important for such live programmes.’ www.green-hippo.com

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CATS FM expands with JAA Systems solution MALAYSIA

Alien•C arrives with PK Sound reinforcement CHINA

Alien•C has recently opened its doors to partygoers in Yinchuan. The 3,437m2 nightclub, which features a 1,022m2 main dancefloor with a 7.5m-high ceiling, is the first in China to be equipped with a full PK Sound loudspeaker system, supplied by Beijing-based distributor Polar Audio. The main sound system is formed from two hangs of seven Trinity 10 line arrays. These are accompanied by four CX800 subwoofers and six Klarity 12 speakers, which serve as delays with four Gravity 218 subwoofers. A foldback system comprises Klarity 12 and Klarity 218 speakers, while the VIP room has been outfitted with four CX215 and four CX800 enclosures. ‘It’s a giant nightclub, with a very large main room, so the Trinity 10 line array was a good choice for that space to get coverage all the way to the back of the room,’ explained Trevor Grenier, senior accounts manager at PK Sound. ‘With the Trinity 10, we were able

to put up a very compact, clean-looking PA system that didn’t bury their giant LED walls. They have a huge visual component to this club which needed to be taken into consideration when designing the sound system.’ Grenier also described the need for consistency throughout the venue: ‘We had to have a consistent and even pattern all the way through the venue because everyone is generally sitting down or dancing at their tables. It’s quite an interesting scenario compared to a North American-style club, where you’re focusing all your energy on space where everyone is hanging out. In Chinese clubs, it’s literally front-to-back, side-to-side, top-to-bottom filled with people. They don’t move from their general locations very often, so it can be a bit of a challenge, but we were able to attain a good and consistent energy throughout.’ www.pksound.ca

Following the installations of transmitter systems for radio stations such as KK FM, Manis FM and Bario, JAA Systems was called upon by CATS FM to replace nine old transmitter systems to the radio channel’s existing locations and set up three new transmitter sites in Sarawak, appointing Medialab Alliance as the systems integrator for the project. Elettronika transmitters and Orban audio processors were installed at all 12 locations, while RFS antenna systems were set up at the three new transmitter sites. ‘It was among the most challenging and satisfying projects that we have encountered. There were 12 transmission [Tx] sites that we had to complete in phases. As with any transmitter project, it was challenging as most of the Tx sites were in hilly and remote areas. Due to the short time frame, we had to split the work up. The most satisfying part was that we could complete the whole project successfully within the timeframe allocated by CATS FM. It was a welcome sight to see people happily tune in, especially to the three new Tx sites,’ said David Chan, director of JAA Systems.

‘A complete redundant switchover of 1kW and 500W transmitter systems has come with basic remote monitoring using SMS. What we have learned from this project is that we can never take small matters for granted. Never expect anything and be well prepared,’ commented Azhar Abdul Latiff, project director of Medialab Alliance. Hj Iskandar Nawawi, CEO of CATS FM, added: ‘We had to replace aging transmitter systems to make sure that we had consistent transmission and continuous broadcasting without any problems. This was a large project and we had concerns about whether we could upgrade all of the Tx sites in one go. We are glad to have engaged with JAA Systems who are competent and professional. With this project, CATS FM is happy to have covered three new broadcasting areas, namely Kapit, Belaga and Lawas. We look forward to gathering more listeners in these respective areas.’ www.catsfm.my www.jaasys.com

L–R: Johnny Mahi (Cats FM), David Chan (JAA Systems) and Ts Azhar Abdul Latiff (Medialab Alliance)

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Audiofocus applied at Sudirman Suites INDONESIA

Completed in 2018 by the Pikko Group, the Sudirman Suites residential tower on Jalan Bendungan Hilir in Jakarta features 400 upmarket homes over 21 floors. The building also has a swimming pool, which has been equipped with an Audiofocus sound system to provide BGM and reinforcement for special events. The Audiofocus solution comprises Ares 8a speakers and Ares S21a subwoofers and was installed by ASIIS Indonesia. In fact, the Sudirman Suites tower is part of a larger complex on Jalan Bendungan Hilir,

which will include a shopping centre, a hotel, restaurants and offices buildings. The team at ASIIS Indonesia may be winning more work in the future, as its Audiofocus installation impressed Sudirman Suites owner, Mr Eko. ‘The Audiofocus system provided the best solution,’ he said. ‘We are really satisfied with the results.’ www.asiis-indonesia.com www.audiofocus.eu

Christie enters Robot Land KOREA

Gyeongnam Masan Robot Land in Korea is reportedly the first theme park committed to robotics and includes convention, research and development centres. It has had several Christie products installed by the manufacturer’s Korean partners, Star Networks and Digital Line Technology Group (DLT Group). ‘As the first robot-themed attraction in the world, no effort was spared to deliver the best visual and audio experience to local and international visitors,’ said Seung Won Ham, head manager of Star Networks. ‘Christie’s laser projectors and image processing solutions have been the clear choice from the onset. Besides using high-performance projectors and media servers, we wanted to accomplish a fully integrated solution that the end user can confidently rely on. This decision resulted in the best outcome in terms of usability, performance, reliability and ease of maintenance.’

A total of 48 DWU850-GS and eight D13WUHS laser projectors were set up throughout all of the themed areas. The DWU850-GSs are used for projection mapping and immersive displays, while the D13WU-HS projectors are used for the full dome flying theatre. These are powered by Christie’s Pandoras Box single and quad players, dual and quad OCTO servers, manager and widget designer. Ham added: ‘The Christie projectors and Pandoras Box enabled accurate synchronisation between the robots and contents to deliver a highly entertaining and engaging show experience that has been widely praised by visitors since the venue’s official opening. We are very satisfied with the results and are proud to have strengthened our partnership with Christie through participation in this project.’ www.christiedigital.com www.starnetworks.co.kr

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TiMax tracks Rolls Royce sales meeting CHINA

The fifth annual Rolls Royce sales meeting was hosted by experience company Imagination in Shanghai. The two-day event created an immersive dining experience for its 280 guests with the aid of Out Board’s TiMax 3D immersive spatial audio solutions.

‘TiMax was pivotal to our sound design across the whole event,’ said Crispian Covell, Imagination’s head of sound design. ‘As far as I’m aware, TiMax is still the best and only way of doing what we needed. Nothing else can work site-specific surround sound simply by

impor ting a PDF of the room; nothing else allows you to configure the entire loudspeaker system offline or adjust loudspeaker image definitions vir tually live. TiMax is completely fluid and its innovative features are invaluable.’ TiMax was used to change the audio setup between the morning and afternoon sessions. Within 15 minutes, the room configuration was transformed from a traditional presentation style, endon seating setup, to traverse seating positions as found during a fashion show. In the afternoon, TiMax was used to keep the attention on the presenters and moderators when they spoke across the stages. The presentation was staged to a cue stack and was prompted by the show

caller. In the evening, the meeting space was transformed once again, becoming a dinner environment. With the suppor t of a d&b surround sound system, TiMax repor tedly achieved immersion for ever y individual seated in the area. The individual sounds and stems from ProTools were mixed by Covell into TiMax, where each piece of content was placed into its object-imaged special zones. To manage the timings, the audio was imaged in TiMax to pick up MIDI timecode from ProTools, which were expor ted as 28 mono channels and played back through QLab. ‘I could interrogate the live queues and look at the matrix output visually to know it would sound okay,’ Covell added. ‘I could see the configurations and the levels and that the sound appears at a point and perhaps moves to another. I could adjust the extent to which the sound appears when I had my ears in the room and no other system has that offline ability, or the instant site-specific room set up with loudspeaker configuration. I could not have won or delivered this event without TiMax.’ www.outboard.co.uk

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The Datapath of to 4K graphicskeeps updated with Exterity Parliament Victoria AUSTRALIA

DATAPATH’S IMAGE4K graphics card is pegged as the company’s new flagship product for providing 4K content on up to four displays. Up to six cards can be used in the same system to output full 4K60 4:4:4 content to up to 24 displays via HDMI 2.0, or up to 96 HD screens, making for a total output of 199 megapixels. The Image4K card is fully compliant with the manufacturer’s Display Configuration Tool, Diagnostic Suite and WallControl 10 videowall management software. Support is offered for HDCP 2.2 when using Datapath capture cards. Datapath has also updated its Wall Designer software, with v2.2.0 offering a ‘complete solution’ for project integrators designing multisegment LED videowalls. In order to keep updated with the latest developments in Australia, the Parliament of Victoria selected an ArtioSign IPTV and digital signage system by Exterity and worked closely with AV and video conferencing firm, Parity, on the project. The system was supplied, installed and configured by Australian contractor, Fredon.

When used with Fx4 controllers, the software allows users to tile, replicate and refit content for displays of all sizes. ‘With the new borders update for Wall Designer v2.2.0, the Fx4 can be used to scale any selected content region to suit an almost infinite arrangement of videowall displays, display types and orientations, so that content can be viewed natively and without unwanted image distortion or warping,’ explained product manager, Mark Rogers. www.datapath.co.uk

The IPTV solution provides the MPs and other members of staff live video from the Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly and certain committee rooms and also allows access to FTA channels. ‘The IPTV deployment offers a system that has met our expectations and has been delivered on time and within budget,’ said James Scott,

Nexo enters the Typhoon

INDIA The Image4K card The Typhoon Shelter restaurant in Mumbai is designed to create an immersive experience of sitting in the middle of an advancing typhoon. The venue consists of several spaces including the main HAVING the exclusive first videoprivate patch seatingDESIGNED area, bar and panel offer 12G+ aper formance withand area to that required multifunctional full-normal capabilities, diverse range of soundSwitchcraft equipment.has Munro updated theinstalled Ultra VideoPatch. Acoustics line array Eliminating modules by the needwhich for a were looping plug, thebyUltra Nexo, distributed Yamaha VideoPatch is available in both mid-sized Music India. 2x32 micro-size consists 2x48 formats withNexo a Theand configuration of seven variety of DIN BNC termination M620s, two and speakers covering theoptions bar onarea, the rear panel. two on each side of the restaurant With the 2x48 format, and one at themicro-size back. Seven GEO the M620 US manufacturer has expanded its

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The IPTV system uses one headend for FTA (terrestrial) and Foxtel (satellite) and a second headend in the broadcast facilities for internal Parliamentary broadcast, which uses seven SDI cards. The system runs across a Gigabit Ethernet network that connects to Exterity Avedia Player r9300 IPTV PoE media players across 102 of the Parliament’s offices in the new annexe as well as 40 offices in the original buildings. The installation also consists of audio equalises thefrom inputDante signal in and reclocks the capabilities order to integrate output signal audio to gainfeeds extended the existing fromreach bothsignal chambers extension. It auto-adapts from 270Mbps to into the IP-based system. 12Gbps data rates and accepts HD-SDI, Jamie Hind, regional directorSDI, for Asia 6G and added: 12G SDI-compliant 3G HD-SDI, Pacific at Exterity, ‘In today’s input signals withworld, video it’s resolution up to 4K@60Hz always-on crucialofthat government (4:2:2) 30bpp. Using high-quality SDI buildings are equipped with thecoaxial technology cables, extension supported up to 300m needed to ensureisstaff are always up to for SD signals; 1.5G HD signals;and 100m date on the200m latestfor political debates for 3G and 6GWe HDare signals; for 12G 4K legislations. proudand of 80m Exterity’s role signals. in this award-winning project which is helping The ASPEN-32UFX is successful a 32-port matrix switcher government staff be in their work for SDI signals up to 12G SDI. Each SDI port and decision-making.’ can be defined as either an input or output, enabling flexible configurations such as a 1x31 www.exterity.com distribution amplifier, 31x1 switcher, 16x16 www.fredon.com.au matrix switcher or any other input−output www.parity.com.au combination. The switcher is compatible with HDTV and supports a maximum data rate of 12Gbps. Kramer Equalization and re-Klocking technology rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances.

Kramer finds the controller

THE FC-18 is a display ‘on/off’ controller for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI signals and HDCP 2.2/1.4 signals at an 18G (6G per channel) data rate. It accepts and outputs an HDMI signal after reclocking and equalising. On detection of the onset of an input signal, the FC-18 sends an ‘on’ command to the display or projector and when it detects the loss of an input signal, it sends an ‘off’ command. The FC-18 can of also be usedwithin to control a display manager Hansard the Department device manually viaServices. front-panel‘Exterity buttons, of Parliamentary Ethernet or contact closure switches. has proven it can be a one-stop shop Commands arerecording, sent to themanaging display device via for delivering, CEC,scheduling RS–232 or Ethernet, while data tunnelling and all our network-based between the port andsoftware the Ethernet ports content. TheRS-232 management is also is alsotosupported. The FC-18enough also includes oneus easy use, yet powerful to allow HDMI input onefuture HDMI output, to adapt it and for our needs.’along with three ports: one Ethernet on an RJ45 connector, one RS-232 on a three-pin terminal block and one USB port on a female USB Type-A connector. The power source is 5V DC and consumption is 580mA. In other news, the Aspen-1616UX is a 16x16 www.kramerav.com matrix switcher for SDI signals up to 12G. It speakers were also installed in the restaurant with three LS18 subwoofers. The loudspeakers are powered by three DTD amplifiers. ‘Our most important design objective was top and bottom jacks. sound Meeting SMPTE tothe achieve uncompromised quality ST208-1 and ST 2082-1 protocols, and multifunctionality for the system,’the said integration 12G+ high-bit video provides Prashant Nairoffrom Munro Acoustics. ‘The video resolutions 4K, 8K and combination of highofpower and lowbeyond. visual Lightermakes in weight HD fect video impact the than GEO traditional M620 the per patchbays, Ultra VideoPatch is an choice for thethe restaurant.’ all-metal construction that is rated for a minimum of 20,000 insertion/withdrawal www.in.yamaha.com cycles. www.munro.co.uk elimination versus dual jacks, single-style www.nexo-sa.com www.switchcraft.com jacks require a looping plug to connect

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Brompton processes Nexteel rebranding AUSTRALIA

Novatech Creative Entertainment Technology (NCET) was recently hired to supply the production technologies for a series of rebranding events for Australian painted steel business Nexteel in Adelaide and Perth. Several large LED screens comprising ROE Visual CB3 and CB5 LED panels were suspended above the stage at each event, displaying content with the help of Brompton Technology LED processors. The event was repeated twice at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and twice at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The NCET team worked alongside Adelaide-based event management and marketing agency Jennie Bell Ink to deliver the creative content, which was managed by a pair of Brompton Tessera SX40 processors and two Tessera XD data distribution units. ‘The project had eight screens of various sizes built from ROE Visual CB3 and CB5 screens, so the team needed something that would make mapping and running the screens as simple as possible,’ explained NCET’s video technical lead, David Murdoch. ‘The combination of the SX40s and XDs were a perfect choice for the show. Being a 4K processor, we were able to run all eight screens on one raster, which made mapping and data distribution incredibly quick and easy.’ At the start of each event, a single large screen was suspended at the stage before splitting into seven smaller LED screens, illuminated with a range of videos and custom graphics. A backlit truck then entered the space, coming to a stop behind the side presentation stage. Nexteel’s rebranding was unveiled with a new logo displayed on each screen as well as the truck. Australian rock stars The Angels then appeared on the central screen as it was raised towards the ceiling to make way for the band to make their entrance. ‘During the show, several of the screens moved to reveal different elements on the stage,’ said Murdoch. ‘Because of the live movement, we needed something exceptionally reliable and, with Brompton’s solid reputation for reliability, it was an obvious choice for us.’ The On-Screen Colour Adjustment (OSCA) functionality of the Brompton processors ensured the screens were ‘seam-free’ and that the custom-made content produced by Campfire Content was reproduced as it was designed. Only one of the Tessera SX40 LED processors was in use, with the other onsite as backup. Both were located at front of house, while the Tessera XD units were at the stage, connected to the processors by 100m of fibre. ‘Having the SX40s at front of house with the video operator and the XDs at the side of the stage meant that we could eliminate the need to transport the 4K signals from FOH to the stage,’

noted Murdoch. ‘We were incredibly happy with the results. The team made a great effort of using technology in creative ways, right through to how the venue was utilised and by deploying moving LED screens for an additional impact.’ Jennie Bell was equally happy with the events, claiming that the results were extraordinary. ‘The creativity Novatech employed to keep guests wondering what was going to happen next was brilliant,’ she said. www.bromptontech.com www.jenniebellink.com.au www.ncet.co

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During the installation and limits of the human ear’s frequency range. and attendees feltengineer. employing Nexo loudspeaker sound engineer Nikhil Vnightclub Pai, whoThe brought International used the Si Performer before, T-Rex Video production services supplier KingAvonic for screens from medical devices are extracted,86 turntables and cartridges, that principal, the Southeast workshops the says Allen & Heath mixers.’ in theonboard. region;provided a ‘Imarket leader.with As Funktion is wellyears known alignment, he would for suggestions from the teamiswhich ‘We are the first Chinese clubproducts to build afor subwoofer wall,’ amplification the India have certification worked Harman One for many now, but I got to grips withask it quickly, and whole system flexible beyerdynamic and the Creator Communication haswhich provided live manufacturer their Creator output 24 is converted toPro3G-SDI using an72 the full Japanese Asia office has opened a flagship Biamp Tesira 1200.1 and 60 on consoles and served One such attendee was Prashant for delivering the ultimate sound my in top clubs around world, we all discussed together, and he1200.2 shared his knowledge with us. Mr Luo. ‘The inclusion of system. the BR132 us a 5-way system main PA Thegives upgrade anddigital they have always supported projects,’ he says.the ‘Add to enough for the performances we do here.’ production servicesisincluding filming, recording AJA FiDO-2R dual-channel LC fibre to SDI minishowcasing a number new store in Singapore’s newly Boseof DeltaQ andAvixa’s ArenaMatch Utility INDIA: Certified Technology as events for Rane, owner of Mumbai-based we launch decided to go with athe range of itsline products for theoffers new and For everyone atArenaMatch Phoenix Audio who worked with Tony, itof was an64 and adds an extra layer to the music.’ also reportedly marks the first that the advantage of the product that Harman So far, this has included New Music from the Ends the Burl Audio B4/BDA4M/BDA4/BOPA14/BX5 83 and broadcasting HD contentFurther for the Taiwan From there, the content is directed models. to the left isconverter. an refurbished Funan shopping mall. Specialist (CTS) programme has manufacturer’s digital mixers company, Rane Brothers. ‘It nightclub.’ absolutely excellent learning opportunity.’ The entire speaker setup driventobyfeature 10 Funktion Onerental E-Series stadium in isJapan it was a win–win SQ situation.’ Silk Route, which featured musicians from China, Afghanistan, Canon 4K5020Z/LX-MH502Z/RS-SL07RST Society of Cardiology, which allowsdisplay cardiology over fibre to a Kumo 1616 3G-SDI router. 88 ‘We’d been toying with the idea eye-catching of high-fidelity COLORado Panel 91 been Q40 accredited by India’s National inFollowing each city. was a really fantastic Chauvet experience,’ the meeting in Shanghai, Mr The Andrews became amplifiers while processing is managed by the manufacturer’s subwoofers. ‘The initial requirements were very generic,’ remembers Bengaluru group The Mumbai class procedures to be broadcast, demonstrating Meanwhile, footageMedia of surgical procedures,92 CHINA: and technology of opening a flagship store for the headphones, handpicked by Pop the Chimera Bank Small Accreditation Board for Education The sessions were he said. ‘We all gained from heavily involved in theattended project,manager from system design to XO4 audio management system. Control of the system is The Sapporo Dome first opened Harman International India’s of application Sound engineer Naren Kapoor insurgeries the control with Christie APS Series/Mirage Series that room require newthe technologies To and filmed with an HD304K/Secure Ikegami camera, services company Idealis routed87to past two years. Audio-Technica audio aficionados. complete (NABET). by sound engineers and at rental Chris’ knowledge, fromCrestron 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 Flex P100, and B100,Training M100 and C100/FT2 FlipTops 79 the latest cutting-edge equipment to are invited an AJA Kumo 1616 sohas that it can to beamixed Systems moved largerwith Southeast Asia has been in themedical experience, visitors d&b audiotechnik DS20/R90/Revit files 76 company representatives, and discussed led into the features of the SQ-5 andsoundmanager in the industry. And at Sun Infonet. xdesign. 25m wide, witha asite ceiling of 14m. The hall isof divided ‘Many reinforcement systems in nightclubs only World Cup. Seventeen years later, itareexperience ‘We did recceheight and the kind events medical professionals, interns and students the HD signals captured the equipment space from in Beijing. The Singapore for about 23 years to take a wireless journey into the DAS Audio Action 500 office 66 by Pyne, Allen & would Heath’s SQ-6. yes, we have added an SQ-6 to our The intoChris two zones: rear zone and front zone, mono, because it’s simpler,’ says Mr Luo. World ‘But our system will host the 2019 Rugby Cup the Royal Operathe House host.the The brief was nearest to have even points available to distributor’s suspend the director, system,’ says Mr Karanjikar. DiGiCo A3232 DMI card/DMI-AMM for SD consoles customer group, from professional systemsexpanded integration firm has 72 and we really felt we2 wanted to comfort of cord-free music. technical marketing director, ‘This training particularly inventory.’ Neeraj Chandra, commented XTA and MC introduce first amps the entrance. All four& corners of the space are 1U outfitted with provides a stereo The whole installation is mirrored. THAILAND: Lighting Equipment entertainment lighting and, therefore, the stadium coverage across the entire venue while keeping the SPL to the product ‘We worked with aeffect. structural engineer who has came up with the Digital Projection Titan Laser 33000 to consumer and prosumers. We’re cited an increase in business in90 do something different to engage ‘We have a wide range of Ecler MIMO4040DN/EclerNet Manager v5.00r5 84 Asia discussed topicsloudspeakers benefited sound engineers on the benefits that Chris a pairPacific. Evo 6E He high-intensity, 3-way from thevenue The in each part of the venue is setPyne, with right Public Company deployed manager atthose Lighting & Equipment. a major refurbishment, bare minimum. This was to18 exactly replicate the way the ideasetup of using a undergone cantilever beam supported off left the and proscenium a music company, so we have to the North China region as the 92 more of our customers,’ explains products here from the high-end Elation Protron Eclypse/NX 4 HAVING FOCUSED on high-power JAPAN DNA20 such asZenit the ofthe sound who were totoAllen was & walls Heath has served asmuch a livemore and manufacturer’s Series, whichend have been flown channels, gives the music detail presents Cameo W600 outdoor Lighting Equipment brought including the installation of the newandwww.allen-heath.com originally was,history –Evolution without sound reinforcement. The&new system toorflywhich thewho main system.’ Electro-Voice RE3/RE420/RE520 stay in touch with our customers reason behind its new facility in69 Audio-Technica’s salesamplifier and headphones to our Bluetooth of the Delta and DNA ranges www.suninfonet.net reinforcement and the basics of had shifted analogue to recording engineer performers point towards the centre of venue. Further pairs of 6Efromthe aAmore natural sound. However, itfor is difficult to achieve inhas a LED wash lights for a recent in to just work alongside primary sound system. would also need to cater forthe media, corporate and concert hang oftotal nine JBL VerTec VT4886 line array speakers Epson EB-L12000Q/EB-L20000U 88 The Toyota booth at 2019 edition of across the booth, using a of eight and listen to them and let them the Chaoyang district. marketing manager, SK Teng. range of products and business 2 the have shifted last year, XTA and MC Exterity/Samsung TVgateway 78 cabinets have been flown above the entrance on the space like this.’ Thedual project brief specified a need In addition, Nexo RS18 18performance of Little Nemo in lightingand rental company employed events that would happen at the venue. been flown at either side of the stage, with two ASB6128 the retail Tokyo Motor Show, one the largest 4K outputs. The team also used disguise The presence know who we really are and our mics. Ultimately, we wanted Genelec Technology platform and Smart IP platform 76 focus to the other endoffers of theof spectrum opposite wallthe to VerTec ensure complete coverage throughout Product selection isgroundstacked only half the battle whenSixit AC18/26 comes fortoequal sound pressure level inch sub-bass cabinets have Slumberland by French performers, for the show. ‘Ithe have known the subwoofers ‘We chose VT4886 ultra compact line array system 18-inch per side. IsoAcoustics Stage 1 Isolators 64 automotive events in Japan new cars and r16 software for its NotchLC video codec both audio professionals andfor heritage. With this flagship store somewhere to present our with the release of the Delta 20 and front zone. backas zone isasreinforced by two organiser Evo 6EHnatural 2-way putting together provide a high-quality sound design, distribution, enhancedJBL clarity of been installed. ‘The addition Plasticiens Volants, at Parc event for a long 2-way time,’speakers because of The its size, well its tonal quality. It suits front-fill, with system. a furtherSystem eight used Professional One Series 104 80 vehicles, provided its guests with a giant integration and 10-bit pipeline. enthusiastic passers-by alike a they get to have the full experience philosophy – our DNA – in a DNA20. Weighing 5kg, the models cabinets, due a also shorter ceiling height in this area. installation and alignment are all equally as important. With sound and a powerful K-array sound Rail/Azimut-Kamut2L1 output of subwoofers has brought us 64 Paragon inchosen Bangkok. Mr Kittivittayakul explained. ‘They speech and opera, and has the power handling capacity to under the balcony to ensure even coverage. The system is LED canvas, elements and‘Tree live- of Life’, ‘Theforpixel width of the display further glimpseinteractive into first the 1U world which a 3D ofwas our never turntables to our phono different manner andKramer let people Kronos/AFM-20DSP/Aspen-32UFX/VS-34FD 80 are the amps ‘WithAudio a growing Indian A/V teams this with in mind, Mr LuoI-Tech invited Mr Andrews Phoenix Audio’s not overwhelmed by the crowd a solid low end heard Plasticiens Volants’ showsconcerts are and approached me to cooperate keep upcompanies’ with current music and requirements.’ powered by Crown 12000HD and and XTi 6002 amplifiers Tonyour Andrews with X4i the Phoenix andnever Space Plus L-Acoustics 68 gaming racing withChristened the aid of aimed disguise vxvaried 4 In shown before and six 4K outputs for perfect of Audio-Technica. rendered tree bark serves as cartridges and headphones – so integration truly experience products.’ also feature quad-channel designs at addition to market, is aseries/Maui large pool team to come andDCi align Funtion-One Having noise. Nexo’sThe STMsumptuous M28 modular before in there a stadium, which gives created with system giant inflatables, used the lightingofrental that LD Systems IPA412/IPA424/IMA30/DQOR I1of 60 The VerTec alsowere won out for itsby suitability usemanagement incompany a with DSP, plus in a JBL 4 the 600N and a DCi solutions. 4 300N 4-channel marble entrance lobby media servers. These supplied the pixel and synchronisation ‘Listening Tree-House’, the store the centerpiece of the store. they can see how we grew with includes the ability to reflect applications where a mix oftoinstallationnew ‘20’ Lewitt LCT 040 Match/LCT Air Plus professionals in demand,’ said In regards to the visual aspects of140 Space Chongqing, Mr70 not only founded One, Turbosound as well, lineMr array speakers and Geo S12-ST even more impact to our sound to tell a story. The ‘We Zenit W600 the rest ofbeamps, the lighting heritage structure. had choose a provided systemthe that would amplifier with DSPFunktion and link. but In the front of house position, manufacturer’s rental partner, Hibino. were required,’ of Blu the sea.audio-technica.com ‘We encompass such a Hino wide stated. ‘Instead is located in the and centre of Funan’s them, from vinyl and cassettes to naming Listen Technologies Listen Everywhere/ListenTalk LKR-11/LKR-12 82 amplifier channel friendly features sound the two manufacturers PA system, which was was Si Gaurab Majumdar, Avixa’s regional Luo designed all the stage décor himself, inspired by the giant, Andrews able to impart60-channel plenty ofand knowledge to the staff(within of lineSyria long-throw array cabinets were performance,’ said Manabu fixtures were used asoptimum key lightssince for there –multimedia moving wash lights, smoke and Italy playing a variety of ethnic and classical easy‘The in terms of overall weight, are no load-bearing a Soundcraft Performer digital mixing console Magewell Pro Convert HDMI 4K Plus HDMI Plus to 90 booth’s main display was a seamless have conventional 8-bit 256 colours,release’ we also Ideal’s newand office is able AudioCore) to the Dante card, simplifying quality are required. showcased their ‘features WORLD: year after introducing used for real-world demonstrations director for India andrecreated the stage Middleat91 mechanical spider that hasTakeda dominated the both Phoenix Audio and A Space Plus. chosen for their track record in The Yamaha. the inflatable characters. machines, bubble machines and Martin Era 300 Epic, instruments, plus whosefrom cast ofResistance 150 has been installed, with a 32-channel MADI Cat-5 stagebox 77.4m-long and 24,768 pixel-wide LED wall,’ needed 10-bit 1,024 colours. So, this was accommodate more staff and 68 routing setup and when A bespoke delivers of firmware for theThe Delta DSP and DPA Martin Audio Wavefront Precision (WPL)/SXC118 its Applied Certification, Adamson of the lights technology use. ICPEast. ‘This announcement isbe an recent Miami Ultrafest festivals. More than 700 moving heads ‘The main system in thestage front zone was closer toassignment the DJprevious booth stadium applications. They ‘They were PFC usedsupply as wash lights,350Wfollow – for in the event.’ scenes from The Ramayana. And theLongbow very first event to and four JBL STX812M monitors. DSP is handled by a 2 said Emu Hino, technical director at Hibino. a project where there was no compromise provides a larger venue for Audio/XTA Delta 20/DNA20/Delta DSP and DPA firmware 59 MC 2 using Dante perwell channel anywhere into any load down This GPIspeakers Systems Engineering hasController. formally 5000 isamplifier used forranges. environmental extension Avixa’s commitment of Royal LEDsatLA122.v2/LA122W.v2/LAs118.v2/N-RAK/LA26 were used throughout the club. The LEDs 68 and 600m thanincludes it is nownew and the were closer towith eachBlu other,’ recalls www.nexo-sa.com have been installed in athe cluster as as key lights, projected staged atNext-proaudio Opera House wasofthe Mumbai Academy of BSS Blu-806 networkable signal processor link and ‘The Future City CG are on the main display, in terms of most scale critical and image quality. Without Finally, a bespoke, programmable, hosting design meetings and to 2Ω, and channels bridgeable and control of the amp features unveiled its control, A/V broadcasting,Dante to India’s rapidly expanding been used(MAMI) to formfilm a spider, its in eyes on wall of theA/V DJ 63 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,’ Outline Ki-Series/MV1CX/Monaco 215the CX Moving Image festival October 2016. connectivity, and an AKG DSR800 wireless which served as the background for theis disguise’s support in adjustments terms of people and remote, eight-button wall panel – the product demonstrations with 69 linkable for ease-of-use. Also available – input and output gain Point Source Audio Collection system training programme. announcements and security market. This now booth and itshas legs 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 awrapping very bigCO2 filmConfidence legacy socertification, it was a fitting has been provided, with a selection of AKG headworn, entire booth, was immersive and exciting. technology, I don’t think the project would customers. Fourteen members Powersoft Mover 84 DPanel-8 – has introduced that 100V/70V drive on a per-channel basis, VCA-type controls, mutes (including complex systems in demanding programme is aimed at touring onsite.via It allows training content recognised by NABET, will help first club to use pieces of LED to build the stage art, which means is how ittowould normally be set up in China, butbeen it would weaken tribute,’ says Mr Lalljee. ‘But as it is an opera house, we also handheld, gooseneck, drum and instrument microphones and Prism Sound Dante expansion Titan and The of being have been a success. The entire booth was can be programmed (by the user) to of staffcard willfor occupy the Atlas office 74 and anexperience auto-standby modesurrounded cuts idle bybeit projected a system mute), standby control and environments,’ said Jeremiah system engineers and integrators in remote classrooms, Indian pursue a career we use Mumbai-born LED assoprano lighting,’ Mrstudents Luo claims. ‘We visited the stereo effect. Tony insisted thatspeakers we put thehave two been groups of QSCscreens CX-Q Series/Q-Sys Core 110fRozario update 62 invited Patricia andhad her pianist transmitters. JBL Control 25AV-1 provided the country. The setup includes a Radial screens. KL-8 From the Kumo 1616, the HD signals and interacting withbyvarious content inin-room the memory surrounded LED displays and disguise WORLD: Harman Professional The Houndify control voice across AIgains, platform will the solution to be tailored to Engineering return initially. experience for by the guest, mutes, and recall power consumption 50% with ‘almost recall. GPI control connected 82 Karni, head ofmany Adamson who He regularly implement Adamson facilitates the scheduling of classes path in this As and the CTS different before opening club wanted boxes further apart. emphasised the width of thestandby stereo sound husband MarkEDM Troopfestivals to come along andindustry. dothe a small opera for backstage, with Control 12C/T ceiling speakers for the range ofany AJA Delta Ki Proordevices for recording and are recorded by a Kithree Pro Ultra multichannel booth was and very special for visitors.’ operated the the show forrelayed 10 hours a dayvoice-enabled for memories ‘After yearsPlus of fast growth has partnered with audio, video provide ‘smart room’ on-property or affiliated responses to controlling room Roland VR-1HD on DPA instantaneous’ wake-up of less than whether Roger Luo David Cao toit’s one amplifier canlobby be onto Education, built something the syllabus. E-Series and loudspeaker and exams, and transmits images programme continues toto behost 90 to bring from one of those events inside. field. We didn’t understand toS-Series begin with, but now that the clubamplifiers, is who performance. Looking to the future, we’re planning and ticketing area. XS Wireless Digital (XSW-D)/IE 400 Pro/IE backup recording, the backbone ofSennheiser the service Apple ProRes andmarket, playback device. Three vxcontrol 4 media servers were usedenvironment for additional twoorweeks without incident. Asexperiences the personfor inashotel incapture the China we500 feltPro this70 and lighting systems guests, noteswith forming queries such as restaurant, using it for concierge well as working other DP4 200ms. models, and GPO PHILIPPINES: BXB’sInternational Filipino Those systems indesign large-format from the PA control stationopen and adopted inwith India, will become ‘Ourofalready intention is to build a place of worship foritmusic, toaudio70 to themonitoring public, many customers have told ushouse, the sound field inandhave Shure R189 CHINA: The Meixihu equipped three RMDQ lots international music performances, theatre productions, In tribute to the original ofworkflow. the opera much of who Backup recording is handled by a Ki Pro Ultra. the main display with LED screens equipped charge of the system, I can say it was a very was a good time to increase our manufacturer SoundHound for future Harman, which is currently running or entertainment recommendations. services,’ said Brian Divine, 5be and obtained DC1048. It is In line with the otherTechnology Delta gives of power Sonifex AVN-AI04/AVN-AI08/DIO Audiophile Dante distributor, Fil-Nippon the Applied Certification deployments orSeries designprocessors projects. CCTVand system to the meeting room, the gold byis,’ which showcase our concepts andDSP ideas of standard what music Mrbook Luo 73 The DJand booth isCenter positioned innon-DSP the front zone twofeedback VIP areas here isand veryprotection open and feels comfortable.’ Culture Art at Meixi Lake units. stand-up comedy, corporate and private events and the original structure couldvery retained when itroom came to error natural ‘There is no for or downtime during A FS1-X manages frame synchronisation big achievement.’ local presence in North China,’ JBL Professional branded solutions pilot programmes of the future A planned product introduction is senior vice president, products 2 Sony VPL-FHZ75/VPL-FHZ70/Venice firmware 4.0 88 the DNA powered directly from aand DPA or Delta amplifiers from MC states. Supply, recently conducted aspace. 3-day are able to take a 2-dayas course totraditional The Advanced Certification it into a command station qualified professionals continues. ‘The DJsas are the soul ofthird theA/V venue and many ofare runChangsha across the wings ofequipped this Eachturning VIP area is covered by Mr Caoinis Some responsible for managing the deployment in has beenand with Crescendo platinum launches, well which weused are now acoustics. extra material was added to the Soundcraft Ui24R 3.0 The live production, isRS485 why we’ve integrated and a U-Tap SDIopera, is sometimes with 84 Tomoya Ohashi, technical operator atinabsorption said Johnson Chang, co-founder for hospitality environments to be can be solution hotel locations around thewhich scheduled for 2020. and customer solutions, Harman amplifiers from XTA, both models DSP amplifier and uses the bus Also included in the release is a seminar entitled AV/IT their Advanced further aspects theone event of an emergency. distinguished.’ them areCertification. producers. We also have companies, branding72 five Resolution 1.5 2-way enclosures, with more hung each upper alignment of thecourse systems across each club reverberation in theearn Space SSL LiveaL350 andmarket L550/V4.8 software three 32-fader Stage TecIntegration Crescendo can be record found in the facility’s looking atSSL creating local for.’ sections ofsound the toexplores help reduce a variety ofthe AJA products into our workflow,’ the FiDO-2R tooftransfer video signals Hibino, added: ‘I was very surprised tovenue be pilot, and managing director forfrom 72 powered byathe Houndify voice world. In the Houndify-powered ‘We are thrilled to partner with Professional Solutions. ‘As voicefitted 96kHz quad-channel ensure compatibility with units. fallback system for input source Stage Tec Theatre version Avatus –side Now &the ToDJ the Future alongside Alternately, those who have not of design and control while also In area addition, a BXB video Avixa’s global CTSidentity companies and music festival organisers supporting us.’of ofwith platform aimed dance in front of it.Q.con Plus Group. He has worked intonightclubs of varying types forall platinum mixing consoles and at 12the ofDante multifunctional hall atprogramme FOH. The The Royal Opera House has lived on in the the time of the room. Now, all 575 seats of the venue – 242 in the saidcan Chung-Chou Ku,Harman general manager at King medical depending the ‘With project able to manage multiple servers huge Buttons Greater China aton Ideal. interface. Houndify usesnetworked proprietaryaudioenablement JBLand Professional prototype speakers on Houndify’s entrance into devices, becomes ubiquitous SurgeX SX-DS-1011i/SX-DS-1611i/UPS systems 76 interface give them be grand programmed selection, allowing the select its strategy partner, Globaltronics. completed the Applied course covering electro-acoustic concepts solution wasstalls, set user up into20 has beenhas ongoing for 30 With theSymetrix support of thefor music industry, asappropriated well asfor theayears assistance Serving astoDJ monitors are two PSM318conferencing cabinets on either more than years and circle has developed admiration forto Mrwork the German manufacturer’s Nexus hall offers 500 seats variety neighbourhood, which decades its 76 172 inwere the dress and Communication. 161 aingreat the balcony – Composer 7.1 ‘It gives me peace of mind to requirements. pixels from a single GUI. We able the opening of our two new Speech-to-Meaning and Deep allow hotel guests to use their the hospitality space,’ said Amir with consumers in their home, capabilities, which can be reverted to in groups for memory recall, and the primary, secondary and tertiary input The held at Clock In BGC can take partprovided in a 3-day fast-track and applications. Additional a demo room, allowing attendees and hasinstallation handed out over 13,000 by Mr Andrews during of the Funktion side event of thewas booth. Andrews. ‘We respect Tony very regardless much and have certainly learned TASCAM DR-05X/DR-07X/DR-40X devices. of events. The Nexus system is name. Now refurbished, the building’s will74 can good sound quality, of we the production. know that depend upon reliability offullyTSK71/ ‘Integrating AJA gear makesnew my legacy broadcasting to flexibly respond toenjoy changes onsite and cloud 84 divisions, audiovisual Meaning Understanding technologies voices toand navigate the hotel’s manycan Arbabi, VP ofthe business development, having asources seamless analogue viaCrescendo aSpace rear-panel switch. LED backlight colour be chosen per Tasker andexperience switchThe them inTwo Global City and was Foris to Advanced Certification course. techniques and best practices arecanare out the certificates to students. One system, SpaceAll PlusTSK74/TSK78 Chongqing is getting rave reviews, with ABonifacio highlight of Plus Chongqing thetry punchy lowmanufacturer’s end abetween lot original from him,’ he says. of the platinums formed from a A/V router and four Base bequeath a flourishing cultural programme upon this diverse boxes either side of the stage, however, AJA solutions. 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Melodia Sound was hired to provide the audio setup for the recent Boyz II Men concert at the Tennis Indoor Senayan stadium in Jakarta. The rental company has a longstanding relationship with the concert’s promotor, Boart Indonesia, which has become familiar with Melodia Sound’s work and use of Outline solutions. ‘We have worked together with Boart Indonesia for a long time and they know the quality and capability of our rental company and the Outline equipment we provide,’ said Rudy Winarto, director of Melodia Sound. ‘We have worked with them since the early days, back when we had an Outline Butterfly and Mantas system in our inventory.’ As the American hip-hop group, Boyz II Men, took to the stage in Jakarta, Melodia Sound provided some of its current Outline inventory. The main PA was formed of nine flown Outline GTO C-12 enclosures per side, accompanied by 10 ground-stacked DBS

18-2 subwoofers. Six Outline Eidos 12 SP speakers provided front-fill, and another four were employed as stage monitors. Side-fill was delivered by four GXR-D15 speakers and four GXR-18S subwoofers from Lynx Pro Audio, while GR-18S sub-bass cabinets served as drum-fills. Boyz II Men’s FOH engineer Greg Barkulis handled the mix using an Avid Venue Profile. In addition, Melodia Sound supplied a DiGiCo SD10 running on a Waves server for the monitor mix. The microphone setup included four Shure UHF-R wireless systems using Beta 58A handheld mics for vocals and another pair of UHF-R systems with UR1 bodypacks were issued for the guitarists. Wireless in-ear monitors were also handed out in the form of eight Sennheiser G3 ew 100 IEMs with three spare beltpacks at the ready just in case. The drummer, meanwhile, was provided with a Shure PSM600 IEM system.

Melodia Sound’s remit covered more than providing the sound reinforcement setup, as the rental company also supplied the backline rig, which included Yamaha’s Motif synthesisers and PHX drum kit, a Roland V-Synth GT synthesiser, and guitars from Gibson and Fender. ‘The main challenge was meeting the backline requirement for the Boyz II Men rider,’ revealed Winarto. ‘But we managed to provide them with everything they needed. It was also very challenging to deploy the PA system inside the venue as it is a highly reverberant space. Therefore, we had to ensure we had properly aligned and adjusted the sound system. Greg Barkulis, the FOH engineer, told us that he had enough headroom even though the room was lacking in acoustic treatment.’ www.facebook.com/melodia-sound-n-

L–R: Melodia Sound’s Rudy Winarto with Boyz II Men FOH engineer Greg Barkulis

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Claypaky illuminates Ferrari AUSTRALIA

For the unveiling of the Ferrari F8 Tributo at the White Bay passenger terminal in Sydney, Fusion Entertainment provided the technical production with the use of lighting fixtures by Claypaky. These were distributed by Show Technology Australia,

mounted onto both sides of the podium, while five Stormy LED lights were used for a general wash of the area with high-energy strobe effects. ‘We also used quite a few Claypaky Mythos 2; it’s such a versatile fixture that allows us to do a wide range of effects,’

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said Paul Walton, Fusion’s technical director. ‘We were impressed with how well the logo projection looked with the output we achieved.’

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Invisible K-array system at NK Sound Tokyo equipped CCTV multimedia centre with world’s largest 5088 CHINA

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NK Sound Tokyo, owned and operated by Neeraj Khajanchi, has upgraded its main studio with the addition of an 80-input Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, making it the largest 5088 to date. The mammoth console, supplied by distributor Hook-Up Inc, came loaded with 48 channels of Shelford 5052 mic preamp and Inductor EQ modules. ‘Originally, we had a 48-channel SSL E Series,’ revealed Khajanchi. ‘When we revamped the studio in 2019, I had been trying Rupert Neve Designs’ Portico 5024 four-channel preamps, then purchased two Shelford channels. Overall the stability, sound quality, ease-of-use and China Central Television (CCTV) is reportedly one of the first TV stations to implement 5G, using the technology to transmit news and TV programmes. To allow more viewers to watch CCTV’s channels through their mobile phones, a new multimedia centre has been built and, with such a large number of staff, a K-array system has been installed for reinforcing live broadcasts. CCTV wanted an ‘invisible’ audio system that provided good sound coverage. It chose K-array after attending a demo at the showroom of the manufacturer’s distributor, Viaudio. The centre was set up with three Azimut-KAMUT2V25 audio systems. Two

customisability of the 5088 are amazing.’ The studio also has a large XLR patchbay for its huge collection of outboard gear and, for Khajanchi, keeping all of the studio’s XLR to XLR connections was important. ‘The 5088 is just super clean,’ Khajanchi added. ‘I get out of it what I put into it, which is great. Having all that headroom really helps give me the beautiful reverb tails and super clean sustain on all my instruments. But when I do need some character, I go straight for the SILK switch and add colour to my tracks that way.’ www.rupertneve.com

Vyper-KV25 line arrays are paired with a Truffle-KTR25 subwoofer and a KommanderKA02 amplifier, each alongside two Python-KP102 I line arrays and a RumbleKU212 subwoofer, which is driven by a Kommander-KA24 amplifier. ‘The sound is exceptional and nobody is aware the speakers even exist,’ explained Jianguo Ma, technical director of Viaudio. ‘Thanks to the narrow sound beam of the Python, we installed them high on the back of the stage wall facing the audience area to avoid microphone feedback onstage.’ www.k-array.com

Vue powers Electric Daisy Carnival CHINA

Following its successful debuts in Shanghai and Zhuhai in 2018, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returned to China in late 2019 for two days of dance music at the Zhuhai Chimling Resort, alongside the Hengqin music festival. In the buildup to EDC China 2019, as artists such as Marshmello, Yellow Claw, Alison Wonderland, Tiësto and Deadmau5 were announced for the event, Vue Audiotechnik was unveiled as the official audio partner. Vue Audiotechnik supplied all four stages at the combined festival, as well as the sound reinforcement for the afterparty and the artists’ lounge, deploying a total of almost 500 loudspeakers. The main stage, KineticFIELD, featured a giant sculpture of Adam and Eve and a background spanning 106m x 30m. A total of 40 Vue al-12 dual 12-inch line arrays served as the main system in an L-R configuration. Side-fill, meanwhile, was delivered by 32 al-12 cabinets hung 16 per side on the outside of the main system. For low-end reinforcement, 26 al-12SB double 18-inch subwoofers were installed, 13 on each side, behind the main sound system, while 44 hs-221 dual 21-inch subwoofers were stacked in front of the stage. Sixteen al-8s were stacked in eight groups of two above the hs-221 subs for front-fill. Power and processing were courtesy of VueDrive V Series Systems Engines and the mix was managed from a DiGiCo SD5. The second stage, circuitGROUNDS, created an immersive atmosphere using a large

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quantity of LED screens. The main sound system included 16-per-side al-12s, 32 hs-221 subwoofers in front of the stage and a front-fill setup comprising 12 al-8s divided into six groups of two, once again stacked above the hs-221s. This setup was also driven and processed by VueDrive Systems Engines, while a DiGiCo SD10 was used as the mixing console. quantumVALLEY, an indoor stage hosting trance and hardcore EDM, was equipped with 16 al-12s with low frequency extended by 14 hs-221 subs. Front-fill was provided by eight al-8s, which were stacked in four pairs above the subs. An Avid Venue D-Show console was used for the mix.

The fourth and smallest stage, boomboxARTCAR, was shaped like a vintage radio. The equipment, including eight al-8 speakers, four al-8SB subwoofers, two hs-221s and a Soundcraft console, was all hidden within the structure. The artists’ lounge was outfitted with two Vue h-15 single 15-inch speakers, two hs-28 double 18-inch active subwoofers, two hm-212 double and two h-12 single 12-inch speakers. Vue’s six key partners in China all worked together to supply the systems. Perfection Performance in Chongqing, Vue’s largest Chinese partner, supplied the main stage, pausing all other projects to send the majority of its technical engineers. Together with the

The main stage, KineticFIELD Vue USA and China teams, more than 50 technicians participated in the set up and alignment at EDC. ‘This event is a good platform to provide presentation and training for our partners,’ said Gu Jiren, general manager of Vue China. ‘Vue’s goal is to put our partners first and help them succeed.’ www.vueaudio.com

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Dark Arts

An L-Acoustics Syva system formed part of an immersive sound work aimed at regenerating tourism and commercial activity in bushfire-ravaged Tasmania

Chris Watson’s immersive work was staged in an ancient Tasmanian eucalyptus forest

Thanks to Soundvision predictions, riggers only had to climb each tree once

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An L-Acoustics Syva rigged in one of 15 trees

THE 2019 OUTING OF THE ANNUAL TASMANIAN WINTER solstice music and arts festival Dark Mofo saw the inclusion of Project X, a series of public art ventures aimed at bringing visitors back to the Huon Valley. This area had been ravaged by bushfires just four months earlier during the summer of 2018/2019, and Project X was awarded an AUS$2 million budget by federal and state government support to bring back visitors to the scorched areas. Part of this project was a new immersive sound work by composer and sound recordist Chris Watson, Hrafn: Conversations with Odin, played back in ancient eucalyptus forests affected by the fires. Co-presented by The Wired Lab and staged each evening as day transitioned into night, it employed a spatialised, multichannel L-Acoustics sound installation based on a Syva colinear system. Hrafn centres around a field recording of 2,000 ravens gathering at dusk to roost. The inspiration for this came to Watson while visiting Anglesey in North Wales during late autumn, when birds were gathering for winter. A gigantic roost of ravens descended into the forest, and Watson, a founding member of experimental music group Cabaret Voltaire and now a passionate sound recordist of wildlife around the world, including for programmes in the David Attenborough Life series, was fascinated by the sounds they emitted. ‘It was an awe-inspiring event; the sky would go dark as the ravens came,’ he says. ‘It’s quite likely that ravens are the most intelligent of all birds. They are super smart and can problem solve. They live in communities and the studies by bio acousticians – people who investigate animal sounds – have revealed their sophisticated communication system. Quite often I put a microphone out in the forest when I’m working and run very long cables back, so I can come and go from a distance without disturbing what’s around the microphones. I had a special surround sound microphone with me on this occasion, which I placed underneath the roost. I left it there for a week, recording the comings and goings of the birds.’

The following spring, on a visit to Iceland, Watson discovered that, according to Norse mythology, the god Odin was often accompanied by his two special ravens, Huginn and Muninn. He would send them out into the world as his eyes and ears and they would come back, sit on his shoulders and tell him what they had seen and heard. Reminded of his experience with the raven roost, Watson turned the recording into Hrafn: Conversations with Odin, ‘hrafn’ meaning ‘raven’ in Old Norse. Meanwhile, terrible fires had destroyed ancient forests and woodland in Southern Tasmania, resulting in a steep decline in visitors. To help revive the region, the team behind the Dark Mofo festival was mounting a project to attract visitors back to explore the remarkable scenery. Their goal was to create an immersive sound experience inside the forest, and Watson was invited to contribute to the programme. The Wired Lab producers, Sarah Last and David Burraston, together with event organiser Luke Hutchins from Dark Mofo, brought in Novatech Creative Event Technology from Adelaide to supply technology for the installation. The L-Acoustics Syva colinear source system was chosen for its vertical directivity, which allowed the Novatech team to steer audio into the listening plane, making sure no energy was wasted or lost through environmental factors such as tree canopies. Aesthetically, Syva’s slim profile blended into the surrounding environment. ‘The uniqueness of this project was that Syva was rigged off 15 trees,’ recalls Novatech audio systems tech, Michael Wickens. ‘The 15 Syva boxes were arranged in two rings: an inner ring of four, rigged at a height of 25m and an internal diameter of 15m, and an outer ring of 11 rigged at 15m with an internal diameter of 25m. The ultimate aim of this installation was to have every speaker sit at the same geographical distance from the centre of the listening field.’ L-Acoustics Soundvision software allowed Watson and Dark Lab to see a visual representation of their calculations as well as any anomalies, which could then be discussed and

FEATURES: LIVE SOUND rectified before installation. Soundvision was also used as a visual reference for the arborists that physically rigged Syva in the trees, the highest of which was around 40m with a diameter narrowing to around 200mm at that height. Wickens worked out the angles in advance to ensure the system gave the best coverage; this meant that riggers only needed to climb each tree once, hanging the speakers in the optimal position. ‘During my 10+ years of working in audio, I have never worked in such a unique location,’ says Wickens. ‘Being involved in a sound installation in a virtually untouched forest was a very humbling experience.’ Challenges included making sure tree canopies or trunks did not obstruct each speaker’s HF drivers, and ensuring sonic consistency between each cabinet. The team were determined not to EQ the system unless absolutely necessary. The Tasmanian winter posed its own challenges, which included 50km/hour winds, icy rainfall and power outages. Having the ability to log into control racks remotely from Adelaide via the L-Acoustics Network Manager made the troubleshooting process easier; once the Novatech team had received a call from park rangers stating that extreme weather had passed through, they could log onto the computers in Tasmania and run some simple tests. ‘L-Acoustics’ Load Sensor Calibration Tool on Network Manager was a very easy and simple way of checking the HF and LF drivers of each cabinet within the array,’ says Wickens. ‘I was blown away that, no matter how harsh the conditions, every Syva box still performed perfectly. On top of this, we could also run test sequences to ensure the Hrafn playback software was configured correctly. ‘Some of the installation’s most unusual moments were during the calibration process. When the team recorded time-based distances between each speaker with SMAART, the sound of pink noise diffusing into the Tasmanian bush, followed closely by the eerie sound of a lyrebird, was almost a call and response, a very special moment indeed.’

Watson concludes that the project was ultimately successful in conveying a real-time experience of a raven roost. ‘Visitors were taken into the forest in the late afternoon with a guide to tell them about the history of the forest, the folklore and raven mythology,’ he says. ‘They were then led into a clearing and left there. As it went dark, they heard the sound of 2,000 ravens overhead through

the immersive speaker system. Then, right at the end when they were in pitch darkness, all they could hear was the individual bird conversations coming from all sides of the forest. The piece lasts less than 40 minutes, but it was phenomenal.’ www.l-acoustics.com

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Taking root

Set under the 9m proscenium arch, the theatre hosts musicals, dramatic theatre and live music

Richard Lawn heads to the Sydney suburb of Rooty Hill, which is impressing theatre-goers with its new immersive audio venue

Sydney Coliseum technical operations manager, Bicci Henderson

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SYDNEY’S THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL ARTS SCENE continues to portray a dynamic and multicultural diversity that accurately reflects Australia’s biggest city. The Sydney Opera House remains the iconic jewel in the crown, but the city’s 2,000-seat Capitol, Lyric and State theatres, in addition to the Centennial Hall and Theatre Royal, combine to entice tourists and locals alike with a rich, artistic palette. So when West HQ announced it was constructing a purpose-built, 2,000-seat theatre out in the remote western suburb of Rooty Hill, the theatre fraternity paid little attention to the ambitions of this large RSL (Returned and Services League). However, when the city’s top chefs and managers headed out west to provide their services and the venue’s world-class specifications were published, the status quo quickly took note. The exodus of talent to Rooty Hill included Lyric Theatre technical operations manager Bicci Henderson, who’d also had a previous stint as general manager of entertainment at Star City on Darling Harbour. Following a site visit with Sydney Coliseum executive director Craig McMaster, Henderson made the bold decision to relocate to the regional theatre in the outer suburbs. ‘At the time, I had served 12 years at the Lyric and had no intention of moving,’ he recalls. ‘I saw Rooty Hill as a small, suburban town and wasn’t interested, but that all changed when I saw the theatre.’ With its impressive design, technology and architecture, the Sydney Coliseum Theatre offers audiences of Greater Western Sydney excellent sightlines together with high levels of comfort. Crowned by a 9m proscenium arch, the multi-mode theatre is capable of hosting musicals, dramatic theatre, live music and a variety of entertainment. Above the stage, an 80-line fly system caters for world-class set changes, while a 2.6m-deep orchestra pit uses six spiral lifts that can accommodate up to 75 musicians. Technical highlights include immersive sound and sustainable LED lighting to enhance venue flexibility while further distinguishing the Coliseum from its big-city counterparts.

‘The investors here are not competing with other regional theatres or the major icons such as the Opera House, Town Hall or Lyric in central Sydney,’ explains Henderson when outlining the logistics. ‘Rooty Hill draws on a very large catchment area that stretches from the Blue Mountains to Canberra, Hornsby and the city. Visitors are coming to a world-class theatre without having to pay toll fees or parking charges. A new international airport is being planned close by, and the road and rail infrastructure is excellent. Our patrons have the option to stay at the 164-room Novotel Sydney West HQ hotel next door, and a new five-star Pullman Hotel will open in 2021.’ Audience members aren’t the only ones benefitting from the new venue’s facilities. ‘Tour operators are also finding the Coliseum appealing, as touring trailers and buses can simply park backstage without hassle or charges,’ he continues. Facilities include a rehearsal room, production office with stage access, a green room and plenty of comfortable production amenities including 11 dressing rooms. ‘The backof-house rehearsal room is immense and is double the size of the entire Lyric Theatre rehearsal room,’ explains Henderson. ‘There is sufficient room backstage to accommodate 96 cast members together with the conductor and entourage, and all the dressing rooms have windows.’ While there is no view of Sydney Harbour, the focus on creating a world-class stage was foremost, with McMaster listening carefully to Henderson state his case before agreeing to increase the technical budgets. ‘The original plan when I joined was to install an L-C-R system into the venue,’ Henderson recalls. ‘But then I began to question why this configuration had been specified as it was perhaps out of date, and it certainly wasn’t future-proofed. A venue needs to look at least five years into the future and consider its greener credentials.’ The Coliseum’s audio specifications changed dramatically following a trip to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. It

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FEATURES: ENTERTAINMENT was here that Henderson heard the Harry Potter Symphony Orchestra perform through an L-Acoustics system that combined 120 KARA cabinets in eight hangs. ‘I was greatly impressed, particularly when the credits came up at the end, allowing me to experience the incredible multi-dimensional definition. Soon after, I went to see a performance using an L-C-R point source system and felt there was no connection with the audience. It stopped at the stage and the show suffered as a result.’ What Henderson had actually experienced that evening in Adelaide was immersive audio within a live setting. The technology has been gaining ground in the cinema market since content started to become available in 2012 and has steadily been extending its reach into concert and festival events. L-Acoustics’ Immersive Hyperreal Sound – L-ISA for short – is designed to create multi-dimensional soundscapes and has already been used on hundreds of events throughout the world. 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 proprietary Soundvision modelling software, introducing new metrics that assess designs against a protocol that evaluates acoustic performance and how it impacts the audience’s perception of audio. The introduction of L-ISA resonates with L-Acoustic’s pioneering approach to line array technology with the early1990s 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 enforcing strict operational

criteria. To implement an L-ISA production, an L-ISA Processor and L-ISA Controller software are added to L-Acoustics loudspeaker systems and amplified controllers in addition to the Soundvision software running the show. L-ISA’s Source Control functionality has been integrated into both Avid’s S6L and 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. 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. Conforming to the L-ISA protocol and numerous touring riders, the Coliseum opted to install two DiGiCo SD12 consoles for its FOH and monitoring mixing capabilities in addition to system redundancy. ‘The L-ISA experience was the reference and I knew we had to get it,’ says Henderson. ‘I convinced Craig that the investment would be repaid very quickly in terms of ticket sales and future-proofing. Ultimately, we all realised that this was a much better product costing slightly more money. It would have been cruel to have opened the Coliseum without it. With this setup, 96% of the audience seats are experiencing hyperreal audio.’ As this represents Australia’s first fixed installation of the technology, L-Acoustics’ distributor Jands worked very closely with its French supplier to bring L-ISA to the Coliseum. Using Soundvision software, L-Acoustics’ calibration engineer Julian Laval designed the venue’s speaker system. Following this thorough simulation, five arrays each consisting of 10 KARAi cabinets now direct their energy towards the audience with additional X8 modules serving as front- and under-balconyfills. Low-frequency extension is provided in the form of six central ceiling-fixed KS28 subwoofers in cardioid mode. The entire system is powered and processed digitally by a combination of LA4X and LA12X amplified controllers.

The remote western suburb of Rooty Hill is now on the international tour map

West HQ boasts world-class facilities together with free car parking

Jezet supplied a retractable seating system for 880, which condenses into a 1.5m-wide space when not in use

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L-ISA’s Source Control functionality is integrated into DiGiCo’s

Five arrays of 10 KARAi cabinets direct their energy towards the audience

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An 80-line manual fly system caters for world-class set changes

Acoustic consultant Marshall Day recommended floor-to-ceiling timber panel strip absorbers and reflectors

SD range of consoles ‘The consultant countered that L-ISA is perhaps a little premature for the market, and he has a point,’ explains Henderson. ‘We’re pioneering L-ISA technology in Australia, so it’s our duty to educate engineers who aren’t yet familiar with immersive audio and highlight the fact that the audience is part of the show.’ Although L-ISA can be deployed live on the spot, productions can be designed and programmed in advance, making pre-production 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 pre-production studio, provided the speaker system has been designed and optimised in Soundvision.

According to industry veteran Henderson, this well-researched system makes L-Acoustics number one in the market today. Added to this was the fact that systems integrator Jands Venue Engineering could provide local support and servicing. ‘This was also a critical aspect of the decision as they are based just an hour away,’ he says. ‘In addition to rigging the loudspeaker hangs, they have also installed the lighting bars and a fly bar system with poles that are just 125mm apart.’ In line with McMaster’s recommendations, this was increased to an 80-line manual counterweight system with two powered panorama bars. Acoustic consultant Marshall Day recommended the interior materials, which include timber panel strips that act as absorbers and reflectors, with floor-to-ceiling acoustic panels on both sides of the stage that can be adjusted according to the performance. Enhancing venue flexibility, three modes have been set on the 620m2 concrete slab – banquet, concert and theatre

– with a further adjustment to the Speech Transmission Index made possible by adding 650 carpet tiles. In banquet mode, 570 guests can be seated for cabaret performances, corporate events and galas. Designed to accommodate a multitude of performance styles, fully retractable seating for 880 provided by Belgian supplier Jezet allows concerts, banquets and cabaret-style theatre to be hosted, with each seat facing the stage. When not in use, these seats condense into a 1.5m-wide space. A Riedel MediorNet fibre network is the basis for all AV transportation, while AV facility panels installed by Freedon will enable every possible production scenario. Rather than invest in large inventories of audio equipment, the Coliseum has opted for scaled-down, rider-friendly platforms to which incoming operators can add further components if required. Accordingly, six channels of Shure Axient Digital wireless were selected for their reliability and performance quality. ‘There’s little point amassing a huge mic inventory, as most performers won’t require extensive miking,’ explains Henderson. ‘I’m estimating that 12 shows a year will require additional microphones and we possess a large enough stock of Shure SM75s and 58s for a 30-piece orchestra. We also provide Shure PSM1000 in-ear monitors.’ Lighting mirrors audio, with 16 Ayrton Mistral Profile and 10 Ayrton Laverne wash moving heads controlled from a grandMA3 Light console. In the absence of a dimmer room, the lighting fixtures receive their direct power straight from the grid. ‘While the majority of other venues supply nothing, operators at the Coliseum can build on this base should they require extended lighting fixtures,’ explains Henderson. Although a projector screen was initially specified, there are currently no video provisions, although the venue is future-proofed with an SDIHDMI integrated infrastructure. ‘Rental companies can bring their own video equipment in – we simply supply the nodes,’ he adds. ‘We still don’t know what entertainment will work best of course, as we are hosting ballets, operas, classical symphonies and musicals,’ concludes Henderson as the clock ticks down to the first run of already sold-out performances. These include Dame Edna, Keith Urban, Tina Arena and John Butler. ‘With the Sydney Opera House theatre undergoing renovations for the next two years, we’re filling the void for many symphony orchestras.’ With the Coliseum’s debut, the gravitational pull of Sydney’s CBD has been broken. At the same time, the expectations of operators and audiences alike will surely soar to new levels following an introduction to L-ISA. www.l-isa-immersive.com www.sydneycoliseum.com.au

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Full force

A Sennheiser digital conference system is part of a new AVoIP installation at police HQ in south Mumbai. Caroline Moss visits the arresting building

A Sennheiser discussion system is used throughout the new meeting room THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER FOR greater Mumbai is a majestic – if imposing – building facing Crawford Market in the south of the city. Like many of the neighbouring Victorian Gothic buildings, it was constructed at the height of British rule, opening its doors in 1896 to serve the population of what was then Bombay. The current police commissioner still presides from this building over a jurisdiction area that is home to an urban population of around 14 million. The growth of the city has required frequent upgrades and extensions to the building, and a new wing was recently constructed in the HQ compound. One of the main meeting rooms in the new building has been installed with an AV system running over an AVoIP network, including a Sennheiser ADN (audio distribution network) digital conference system supplied and installed by local systems integrator, Techy Type. ‘We compared lots of different brands, but we’d already purchased a Sennheiser LSP500 loudspeaker system around six months earlier,’ recalls police spokesman Mr Puradi, whose training as an electronics engineer is useful in negotiating the technical requirements of the building. ‘The sound quality was very good and our chiefs liked it very much, so it was agreed that Sennheiser should be used for future installations. When it comes to vocal quality and speech intelligibility, we’ve found it to be the best.’ The system for the meeting room, which can accommodate around 200 people, comprises 26 ADN D1 wired digital delegate units equipped with gooseneck mics, 10 XSW2-835 wireless handheld mics, an ADN C1 digital chairperson unit and the ADN CU1 digital discussion central unit which can power up to 40 and control up to 400 delegate and chairperson units. ‘This is one of our most prestigious projects to date,’ explains Jagdish Tiwari, AV consultant at Techy Type. ‘We work very closely with a number of architects and one of them, ARK Designs, handles projects for the police departments. When they were working on the interior of this building, they approached us to tell us about the technical requirements.’ Initially, these were thought to be minor – just two or three handheld microphones to amplify speakers who, it was

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L–R: Sennheiser’s Aditya Sharma, Techy Type’s Jagdish Tiwari and Sennheiser’s Mitesh Lahoti anticipated at this stage, would be addressing assembled gatherings of standing attendees. The requirements changed as it was decided that the room would accommodate meetings for senior members of the force, with participants seated at desks. ‘At that stage, we recommended an ADN system with proper gooseneck microphones so people can speak comfortably, and there would also be the provision of a mute button,’ Tiwari continues. ‘We had a couple of meetings to understand the requirements and, based on that, we designed the system.’ The AVoIP network is a significant first for the Mumbai police force. ‘We explained that rather than going for the conventional HDMI with a transmitter and receivers, there was a better technology which allowed us to put all the units onto a network,’ says Tiwari. ‘These police meetings are very critical scenarios and it can be dangerous to rely on lots of cabling. This way, if anything goes down or if there’s a network fault, it’s immediately identified and the problem can be solved.’

The installation was carried out in phases to fit in with the construction work. ‘As this was a new build, we were able to start from scratch, so it was easy to provide all the necessary conduits for the wiring exactly where they needed to go,’ continues Tiwari. ‘We worked very closely with ARK, and they assisted us a lot with what we needed to install.’ The main criterion for the entire installation of this critical room was audio quality. ‘Audio is a major component of the police meetings, which include a lot of senior people,’ he says. ‘It was a pilot project for this kind of technology; now they know how it works and they are talking about installing more of it.’ Sennheiser’s after-sales support has clearly played a big part in this decision. ‘We make a point of doing a lot of training for our partners and consultants,’ says Sennheiser India regional sales manager, Mitesh Lahoti. ‘This installation is an ongoing process, and we’re still giving support and training because it’s a complex installation. However, from an operator’s point of view, the system itself is quite a simple plug and play, so you don’t need to do much beyond switching on the power and changing certain settings. The main operator needs to be able to get into the control zone and understand how it works. There are different presets in the system – for example, sometimes the meetings are kept open so everyone can talk, and sometimes permission has to be given to whoever wants to speak, so the meeting chairperson can press an OK button to open individual mics.’ Techy Type also provided a large nine-panel videowall and an additional four screens for the 200-capacity room so that all participants can view the content being presented from wherever they are sitting. As nothing could be mounted on the side walls, the systems integrator devised a method of suspending the video screens from the ceiling. The new meeting room at headquarters of the police commissioner for greater Mumbai represents a big step forward for the force, and one that will surely set a precedent for its AV requirements in the future. www.sennheiser.com

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FEATURES: EDUCATION

New build, old problems

O-Line arrays are a consistent theme throughout the Macquarie University campus

Richard Lawn visits Sydney’s Macquarie University, which is carving out more space for its growing student intake AS AUSTRALIA’S INTAKE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS continues to soar, campus resources are becoming ever more stretched. Complete with its own railway station and occupying 126 hectares of land, Macquarie is the fourth largest university in Sydney. Car parks and marginal sites are therefore making room for new faculties and facilities. Designed as a unique supplementary venue within Macquarie, the Marquee was recently purpose-built to host a variety of post-graduation celebrations, exams, seminars and other events. Occupying the former car park, the multifunctional space challenged Macquarie University’s AVTS manager Darren Johnson to maximise the AV potential of this standalone space. Designed primarily as a new ceremonial marquee, the venue can comfortably host 250 people. Constructed from Bondortype insulation panels with a curved roofing structure, the building’s acoustic properties are further complicated by the glazed façade entrance, which the latest audio technology has helped to overcome. ‘Most of the campus combines Martin Audio O-Line speakers on the Q-Sys DSP platform,’ explains Johnson. ‘In terms of sonic performance, intelligibility, consistency and reliability, we have found this combination to be the best for all our educational requirements.’ Although the university’s core business is tuition, it perceived the potential to hire out the venue externally by connecting this to the existing Q-Sys PA system. Accordingly, Johnson invited mechanical and engineering consultant Umow Lai back to the campus to design an AV system that would fulfil the anticipated events within the Marquee. ‘The new building was constructed very quickly and so we didn’t have an enormous amount of time to draft our plans for the AV and lighting,’ explains Umow Lai’s senior ICT consultant, Jack Wilson, who heralds from the north-east of England. Working closely with Umow Lai and the structural engineer

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Martin Audio O-Line arrays focus energy away from walls and glass panels

Three L-R Martin Audio MA CSX112 subwoofers configured in cardioid mode Fabritecture, Concept AV was appointed as the systems integrator for the project. The decision to extend the Q-Sys platform to the Marquee prompted Wilson to invite QSC and Martin Audio distributor, Technical Audio Group (TAG), to provide an audio design for this space. Once TAG’s consultant liaison Bryan Davidson was provided with the room dimensions and building materials of the Marquee, the TAG team duly delivered a solution. ‘Flexibility was a key attribute for the multipurpose space, but the client also insisted on even SPLs with a flat frequency response,’ offers

Davidson. ‘For example, when operating the room in exam mode, intelligibility is the overriding criterion for announcing clear instructions to students.’ The L-R Martin Audio O-Line arrays are mechanically optimised with double box resolution, with 20 O-Line elements per side receiving dedicated power and DSP from 10 QSC CXD8.4Qn amplifier channels. Providing low-frequency extension when required, three-per-side Martin Audio CSX112 subwoofers in cardioid mode are suspended behind each O-Line array. Serving as a pre-function area, the outdoor foyer receives announcements and BGM from L-R wall-mounted QSC AD-S10T speakers powered by a QSC SPA4-60 amplifier. ‘The micro line array elements provide software-optimised array configuration for focused sound energy and additional DSP-optimised functionality for increased coverage, consistency and control,’ continues Davidson. ‘This provides incredibly accurate focused beams away from the walls and, crucially, the rear glazing. When running in music mode, the audio is steered away from a front stage to minimise the risk of gain before feedback. The architecturally sympathetic design has promoted a discreet campus-wide deployment to date.’ ‘Unlike many DSP “steered” columns, an O-Line array does not produce unwanted vertical side lobes,’ adds Wilson. ‘This is critical in reverberant environments as side lobes firing above and below the array simply add to the reverberant energy, impacting on intelligibility. O-Line’s ability to reproduce very high frequencies without side lobes makes it the ideal

FEATURES: EDUCATION BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE reasons Wilson. ‘In addition, we didn’t want anyone requiring investors, but we have decided not to accept the offers and to a neck-worn receiver to stand out in the crowd. A loop is much stay independent,’ assures Valchar. ‘We like to be in control of more discreet. Audio Brands was helpful in designing and our own destiny. Right from the off, we decided on a policy of providing a Univox PLS-X3 solution for the venue, while an ploughing profits back in to improve and streamline the whole AFILS hearing augmentation was installed within the concrete operation. We have stayed independent and free from the slab during construction.’ clutches of VCs and banks, and that’s been a very central part of The integration of analogue and digital patchbays adds our financial strategy, which has really paid off.’ credibility to venue flexibility. A Dante audio network has been This go-it-alone approach bleeds through from financing to created from the back-of-house equipment rack to all the the actual production. Many elements that would typically be wall panel and floor box interfaces in the room. Connected outsourced by similar manufacturers, such as metal work, are all by DM 8G cable and Cat-5e infrastructures, the floor panels handled internally in Valašské Meziříčí. ‘An obvious major reason incorporate HDMI and RGB/component video inputs, together is quality control,’ notes the co-founder. ‘The only way we can with DigitalMedia 8G+ transmitters and multimedia interfaces, be 100% sure of this is to do it ourselves and not outsource. A 2x1 AV switchers and connection to the Crestron DM switcher. second important reason is to contribute to our local economy The portable, gently curved lectern is equipped with dual in Valmez and to build a community around the company and microphone inputs, a Shure MX418 18-inch gooseneck and its operation. Investing in people in this way has helped build a concealed cable management system for connection to any a great atmosphere and a commitment from our staff. Being of the wall and floor plates. Incorporating Neutrik male and in-house also enables us to be agile and react very quickly to female XLR connectors in addition to four BNC and four RJ45 market demands, large orders and bespoke projects, as well as data connectors, the wall input panels add to the venue’s in bringing innovations to the market.’ flexibility. While always a strong challenger in the theatre market, Robe’s soaring popularity in the live events sector has forced it to Every fixture gets tested for defects before leaving the factory Focusing their attention on the campus’ IT network, Johnson and his team insisted on the incorporation of a branch out from the confines of Valašské Meziříčí. To support Cisco SF300-24PP 24 port PoE+ managed network switch. manufacturing, a second factory was and opened in Karvina in outside dealers in over 90 countries. Celebrating 25 years in business L–R: Jack Wilson, Darren Johnson Bryan Davidson the Marquee Incorporating an HD 8x4 switcher with a built-in scaler and 2013. ‘This was due to the overall low unemployment in the last year, the company has enjoyed several major milestones. solution for both says full-range speech in microphone, a Crestron 4K DMPS3-4K-350-C presentation Czech Republic,’ Valchar. This isand themusic lowestreproduction in the EU, with Typically, when Pro AVL MEA asks companies to gauge their reverberant spaces.’ switcher integrates all the AV and lighting parameters an unemployment rate of just 2.8%. ‘So, we had to look for an success, they do so by invoking spreadsheets and numbers. Withwhere its 24people analogue channels, the Q-Sysand Core for control from TSW-1060 10-inch and TSW-760 7-inch area wereaudio seeking job opportunities that was Robe instead refreshingly focuses on the products that have left 110f processor is capable of providing a 128x128-channel touchpanels in addition to several iOS touchscreens. Karvina.’ a lasting mark on the industry, from the Spot 250 first launched network. the Q-Sys can growth draw Asia and‘With the Middle East platform, have alsothe bothMarquee been strong in 1990 to the MegaPointe, T1 and ESPRITE of the 21st century. ‘There’s no margin for error and so everything has to work upon almost finiteyears. processing power,’ explains Wilson. The quickly and efficiently,’ explains Johnson. ‘Our teaching markets in recent The credit for Robe’s international But success for Robe goes beyond that. ‘Sales and profit eight mic/line at the rear of the QSC spaces are running at 92–93% capacity most of the time, success largelyinput goes connections to international sales manager, Harry von are important but not everything,’ says Valchar. ‘I personally CXD8.4Qn amplifiers can alsoofbethe used for additional inputs to measure it in terms of respect. The whole operation is geared so downtime is unthinkable with so few overflow rooms Stemmen, also a key member company’s executive team. the Q-Sys network. Fordecided a greentouniversity suchdistribution, as Macquarie, available. The lecturers and users are familiar with the ‘From 2003, when we start our own to earning respect from various markets for the products and the amplifier’s mode that ensures Crestron GUI and this makes the AV and lighting system we ran a doubleenergy-saving strategy: on the one feature hand, we checked ourthat the brand and how we do things. I think it’s a great achievement the amplifiersand draw minimal AC powernetwork was a great bonus. simple to operate.’ opportunities established a global with distributors,’ – and a major international collective effort – to have so many A Shure von ULXD4Q quad-channel digital wireless receiver ‘The resultant AV design may bear all the hallmarks of other explains Stemmen. ‘In parallel, we established our and excellent relationships with professionals and practitioners. That ULXD1 digitalin wireless bodypack transmitter with handheld, buildings within the university, but they all fulfil best-in-class subsidiaries the UK, US, Southeast Asia (later Asia Pacific), respect, and their continual desire to be more imaginative and Panasonic ANSI lumens projectors output the video head-worn lavalier clip-on wireless round offrequired the features,’ concludes Johnson. ‘It’s not a cut-and-paste France and and Germany. This was only donemics in areas that inventive in12,000 their work, has opened some unique communication All set and ready to go audio design. From the familiarity of the Crestron interface to the Robe’sinventory. direct presence. channels.’ have various of other roadshows throughout Wilson worked closely the university team lumens projectors. The dual Screen Technics contrast even been consistency theevents O-Line and SPLs and the clarity of thethe ‘Robe has always had awith wideJohnson range ofand products, which made In honour of its 25th anniversary, Robe was inhigh celebration year promoted subsidiaries and distributors.’ to both source and distributor check whether equipment grey 225-inch screens for the ambient light Panasonic HD via displays, the Marquee’s unique challenges it possible for every to sellstandardised in their market,’ he adds. mode throughout 2019.compensate ‘For our 25-year celebrations, we To make transitionIt’s from anless OEMbuilding manufacturer to leading such Crestron control systems, Panasonic projectors entering through the rear “silver” wall glazing.’ have beenthe mitigated. one that I don’t need ‘So, itas has always been a combination of both the performance launched a new exclusive product, had an amazing the field with your own proprietary products and technology in and the Q-Sys Core DSP together within thisthe Another main design category was for a hearingwhich loop to be to worry about.’ of the distributor – and wecould have operate some very good ones – and party on the stand at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt just a few years is no small feat. 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An infrared solution constant dialogue between andchecks, themselves about included a live band, andlistening we staged a massive family day in the www.mq.edu.com.au strengths of the connections it has made. case seeking thethey correct screen and elements,’ says could notinbe adopted onour account of cost. ‘Itfeatured would mean ideas of and demands collect fromsizes their markets.’ summer Valmez for all staff which also music www.tag.com.au Wilson. ‘Themore size and shapethat of the augured well stocking an inventory of up by to 500 receivers andRobe transmitters In the little thanthe 15 years theroom company has been and entertainment attended several thousand family www.umowlai.com.au www.robe.cz for an L-R combination Panasonic ANSI for a largeand function together withlike all athe battery chargers,’ actively expanding, Robeofhas amassedPT-RZ12K over 120 12,000 distributors and members associates. It was mini-festival – and there

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FEATURES: LIVE SOUND

Setting the scene

d&b Soundscape helped to create just the right ambience for the Sapporo City Jazz festival. Caroline Moss reports An intimate setting was created on the stage of the Sapporo Cultural Arts Theatre Image courtesy of Naoki Harada WHILE THERE’S NO DENYING THE IMPACT OF IMMERSIVE audio when it comes to dramatic sound effects and the impressive location and movement of sound, it can be equally effective in far more subtle applications. This was recently proved to great effect by the use of d&b audiotechnik Soundscape at the Sapporo City Jazz festival. The technology, which combines object-based mixing and room emulation, was used at the five-day event to transform a performance space with clever ambient programming that enhanced inherent acoustics for naturalistic, uncoloured performances. Taking place in late December 2019 at the Sapporo Cultural Arts Theatre Hitaru, the entire festival was held on the main stage of the theatre; this included audience seating for 400, catering and a ‘stage on a stage’, creating an intimate jazz club environment. The 1,200m2 space was fitted out with tables, atmospheric lighting and a temporary stage at one end, with the curtains dropped to obscure the 2,300-seat auditorium beyond and provide isolation from this reverberant space. Although Sapporo City Jazz has been running for 13 years over the summer months, this was only the second winter edition to be held at Hitaru. d&b audiotechnik Japan’s technical manager, Craig Lovell, worked with local rental company and d&b customer K’s Sound and its FOH engineer Atsushi Abe to create an immersive environment for the multitude of artists. This sought to convince audiences they were listening to acoustic performances in a small, intimate setting rather than at one end of a large theatre. ‘It was felt that last year the ambience was somewhat dry, with very little in the way of reverberation,’ comments Lovell on the decision to use Soundscape this year. ‘Looking at both the localisation and hall acoustic requirements led K’s Sound to approach us with respect to implementing Soundscape, specifically Soundscape’s En-Scene application for localisation and En-Space for room reverberation.’

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K’s Sound’s Atsushi Abe and Tetsuya Kazakami (far left and far right) flank d&b Japan’s Craig Lovell, Yo Kato and Doi-san K’s Sound CEO, Tetsuya Kazakami, was the driving force behind using Soundscape this year; as well as the room reverberation issue, he was interested in moving on from an L-R-based PA system to one that provided accurate localisation for more realism and positioning accuracy. ‘Last year, when I was in charge of system planning and operation at the theatre, there were two issues to be resolved,’ he recounts. ‘The first was that the audience seating was very wide – about 30m – compared to the stage. When mixing with a stereo L-R system, any use of panning needs to be considered for audiences sitting at the edges rather than those sitting near the centre. Processing is therefore very

limited, resulting in almost monaural mixing. This is a common phenomenon in large venues. ‘The second was that this venue is a dead space with lots of sound absorption material, and the natural reverb required for live jazz performance cannot be obtained, requiring a higher ratio of digital reverb, which resulted in an unnatural soundfield. We’d experienced Soundscape several times before, and knew it provided good results, so I approached d&b.’ At the heart of d&b Soundscape is the DS100 Signal Engine with Audinate Dante networking and a 64x64 level and delay matrix. Two software modules can be accessed via R1 Remote control software to be used as toolkits for sound designers.

FEATURES: LIVE SOUND d&b En-Scene allows the individual placement and movement of up to 64 sound objects, while d&b En-Space provides room emulation, adding and modifying reverberation signatures for a given space. Using En-Scene, K’s Sound flew five hangs of d&b V-Series line array speakers above the stage, with seven Y10P point source speakers providing localisation on the front-fills. A mixed subwoofer array arrangement consisting of five V-SUBs and two J-SUBs was used in front of the stage, the J-SUBs providing extra LF extension for some of the jazz funk artists that were performing. Given the extreme width of the audience seating area, two Y7Ps were required as out-fills to cover seats located in the far extremes of the room.

The FOH Yamaha PM10 with Soundscape object positioning touch panel Image courtesy of Naoki Harada En-Space was used to provide room reverberation via the surround speakers; these could be smaller than those required if using 360° surround for creative purposes. Six 12S point source speakers, three either side of the stage, were used, with a total of 17 T10 cabinets configured as point sources making up the rest of the surround system. Four amp

The DS100 is the core of d&b Soundscape islands located around the room, consisting of D80 fourchannel amplifiers, drove the system. Audio distribution was via Dante from a Yamaha Rivage PM10 FOH console, so four d&b DS10 audio network bridges were called into action. This was the first time that Abe had mixed with Soundscape. A member of d&b Japan’s EAS (Education, Application and Support) team, Yo ‘YK’ Kato was on hand to guide him through the operation and configuration of the DS100. ‘It didn’t take too long for Abe-san to get comfortable in the operation of Soundscape, both in controlling and manipulating localisation, but also in delivering the right acoustic reverberation for the venue,’ says Lovell. ‘It wasn’t long before he was diving quite deeply into it and subtly tweaking the En-Space convolution reverb engine.’ Adds Abe: ‘By adding En-Space, we created an environment that sounded as if the acoustic instruments were playing in a concert hall. The reverberation was very natural, and I was able to express this further by selecting the most suitable hall type. The amount of reverberation for each source can be changed individually and, while I think pre-setting this is important, I was also able to change these parameters in real time. This was a real benefit.’ He also appreciated the ability that En-Scene provided to express sound and positioning. ‘What I felt the most was a

sense of depth, and a feeling that the natural acoustic sound and amplified sound were well-balanced,’ he says. ‘It was very interesting – you could hear the raw sound of the jazz bands, and there was a natural feeling without much sound appearing amplified. ‘Overall, I thought Soundscape was a power ful tool, and I have to change my thinking regarding how I mix. In terms of expression, it was more fun than a usual L-R mix, and I could create a space where I could really enjoy mixing live. I look for ward to using it again in the future, hopefully with an orchestra and vocals.’ One small but important detail was the use of three audience mics around the venue to set the mood. These were routed directly into the En-Space engine and created an ambient reverberance when the audience entered and left the venue and applauded for an encore. ‘The smaller jazz quartets and quintets like the Steve Gadd band and the Terai Naoko Quartet took things to a new level,’ says Lovell, summing up the success of the event. ‘We were able to gently lift the natural acoustic of the band while maintaining the accuracy of the source for everyone in the room. Other bands that were a lot more amplified also made full use of Soundscape and again it was highly accurate. It was a very interesting exercise in employing En-Space into this format, and I feel we are just scratching the sur face of what can creatively be achieved.’ ‘In recent years, with the evolution of sound equipment such as line array speakers and digital consoles, live sound has become more controlled and can be transmitted efficiently, but it can also be flat and thin, without any depth,’ adds Kazakami. ‘Many people have been looking for a way to solve this.’ It could be that with the introduction of d&b Soundscape at Sapporo City Jazz, that quest is now over. www.dbaudio.com www.kssound.net

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FEATURES: RECORDING

Family affair

The Bhosle family: L–R: Hema, Siddhant, Sudesh and Sruti

Caroline Moss visits Gravity Studios, a new recording facility in Mumbai that takes the home recording concept to a new level IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOU ENCOUNTER A CLOSE-KNIT group of people who’ve demolished the family home for the greater good of its members, but this is exactly what the Bhosle family has done in Mumbai’s Goregaon district. On the site of the family’s previous home now stands a multistorey studio complex, complete with a spacious recording studio and a writing room to serve the careers of dad Sudesh Bhosle, a renowned Bollywood playback singer, and son Siddhant Bhosle, an up-and-coming musician and songwriter. Daughter Shruti has a spacious studio flooded with light from which to launch her artistic career, while mum Hema can practise her piano skills as well as make sure her talented bunch are being well looked after. Plans for rehearsal studios and a shoot floor are in the pipeline, and the family home is located on the top floor, making their commute to work an easy one. Although some would consider this an unconventional setup, for the Bhosle family it merely builds on a situation they’ve long been accustomed to. ‘We previously had a small recording studio at home, but this is a brand-new studio, with the latest equipment, technology and acoustic design,’ says Siddhant. ‘We had to get special permission to use the premises as a commercial rather than a residential property, but there’s a great sense of belonging and being grounded here, as it’s our home. It was a dream to have a proper studio in this building, and we’ve achieved it.’ The recording studio takes up the entire third floor of the new building, and was the first part of the facility to be ready. ‘Our aim is to do everything under one roof,’ he continues. Sudesh, whose career in the Bollywood industry spans almost four decades, is renowned for imitating the voices of famous actors, including Bollywood royalty such as Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he continues to have a close association. ‘It began almost as a party trick,’ he recalls of his career, which started in earnest onstage in 1982 before moving into the studio four years later as his talents as a playback singer, dubbing dialogue into regional dialects and voicing the singing roles, became recognised. With the

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Studio A is equipped with Genelec 1238DF main monitors distinction of being known as one of the few vocal artists in Bollywood who can mimic actors’ voices in song, Sudesh was performing around 20 concerts per month until recently. Such is the esteem in which he is held by the stars he voices that the family’s previous studio was inaugurated by Bachchan and leading female playback singer Asha Bhosle, with whom he’s worked since 1986. Adding a further string to his bow, Sudesh is also an artist to the stars, having learned from his father the craft of painting posters for Bollywood films.

Both Sudesh’s children were also drafted into the industry at a young age, providing Hindi vocals for international films including Disney’s The Lion King. ‘We did a lot of Disney work in our previous studio, and also for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, dubbing films and TV programmes into regional languages,’ says Siddhant, who quickly developed a passion for working in the studio, and recently completed a year at the Pyramind music production school in San Francisco before moving to LA for a few months. ‘I’m a singer-songwriter so I was checking out the music

FEATURES: RECORDING

Siddhant in his writing room with a pair of Genelec The Ones scene over there,’ he continues. ‘I got the chance to visit a lot of really good studios, so I knew what I wanted when I returned back here. For the past eight months, I’ve been working alongside the acousticians on this studio to get the look and the feel right, and also getting input from my professors back at Pyramind regarding the best equipment to install.’ At the top of Siddhant’s wish list was Genelec monitoring for both the main control room of Studio A and his writing room, Studio B. To this end, both rooms have been equipped by the Finnish manufacturer’s local distributor, Sound Team. A pair of 1238DF compact studio monitors together with a 7380A subwoofer have been wall-mounted in the control room of Studio A, while Studio B, which also functions as a second control room for the dubbing booth and the 55m2 live room, has a pair of 8341A The Ones nearfield monitors. His father definitely approves of this choice. ‘For the past 30 years, whenever I’ve been working in the big studios, there’s always been a pair of Genelecs,’ says Sudesh. ‘I really love the sound.’ Drawing on his experience in the US, Siddhant worked alongside a team of acousticians to create the sound he wanted,

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constructing a floating floor for the studios as well as designing the layout of the rooms. ‘We designed it so our workflow would be maximised; that’s why we have the two control rooms,’ he explains. ‘When it comes to the live room, it can accommodate a 40-piece orchestra as well as being used for band rehearsals. We know how the artist should feel when they come into work.’ While Siddhant worked out the technicalities, sister Shruti worked on the interior décor. For now, all recording work is being carried out on Pro Tools Ultimate on an iMac Pro, connected to a PreSonus StudioLive AR22 hybrid mixer, equipped with PreSonus’ Class-A preamps and three-band EQ. However, it’s planned to install a large-format studio console further down the line. ‘We’ll need something for the bigger sessions that will add a centrepiece to the studio,’ says Siddhant. For now, the team are concentrating on providing the best signal chain possible, starting with their Neumann U87 and Manley reference mics, through to a Manley Voxbox channel

Gravity’s spacious live room can accommodate an orchestra strip and Universal Audio Apollo X8p Thunderbolt audio interface. The studio is also equipped with industry standard plug-ins from Universal Audio, Waves and Soundtoys. The studio kicked off in late 2019 with recording sessions for Bollywood singers including Javed Ali, Bhoomi Trivedi and Nakash Aziz. ‘We had a 35-piece Indian percussion section on the second day we opened, recording an album for the Ganpati festival, so they came in with lots of big drums,’ says Siddhant. ‘Our chief house engineer, Hemant Parkar, has worked with Dad for a long time; they have a good rapport and he has a great musical ear. We are also using the live room for rehearsals; people have been blown away by the size of the space and the acoustics, because lots of rehearsals in Mumbai tend to happen at the equipment vendor warehouses as most of the studios are too small. It also helps that we’re in the middle of the area where artists live and work, so this place is convenient for them.’ A new chapter, then, for the multi-talented Bhosle clan as they open the family home to the great and good of Bollywood.

Sudesh with some of the artists he’s overdubbed and sketched

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FEATURES: EDUCATION

On point

UK music production school, Point Blank, has opened a new establishment in China. Sue Su reports from Hangzhou

The opening ceremony attracted a cross-section of companies involved with the school as well as local government and embassy staff

The performance area is equipped with dBTechnologies DVX 12HP speakers IN 2013, LEADING CHINESE INTERNET COMPANY NetEase targeted the music industry by establishing the NetEase Cloud Music platform, which today numbers 800 million users. Two years ago, NetEase announced its entry into the electronic music market with the launch of the FEVER (Fang Ci) brand. After conducting some research, FEVER decided to partner with the UK’s Point Blank Music School. The FEVER school – also known as Point Blank China – accordingly opened in Hangzhou in September 2019 after nearly a year of negotiation and construction. This marks not only the first Point Blank school to open in China, but also the first certificated training centre for Ableton in Greater China. ‘NetEase Cloud Music is a gathering place for electronic music lovers,’ says William Miao, manager of the FEVER

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Point Blank China manager, William Miao

school. ‘According to our research, electronic music is currently the second most popular type of music in China, and 87% of Chinese fans want to learn the production of electronic music, with 45% of these already having paid to study it. The demand for electronic music education and training is growing very fast. As a pioneer, FEVER hopes to standardise the market for electronic music training and expand it in scale.’ With a 25-year history in music education and industry, Point Blank has schools in London, Los Angeles, Ibiza, Mumbai and online, and was voted ‘Best Music Production School’ by readers of DJ Mag. ‘The British music industry leads the world, especially in electronic music,’ continues Miao. ‘Point Blank has a rich experience in building courses, training personnel, monitoring students’ progress and even providing jobs to

artists and helping them to release and market their music, which can help us a lot.’ The school occupies three floors and 6,000m2 of a large building in the Zhejiang National Music Industry Base in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou city. Currently, it provides 21 categories of training courses in six series, including music production and sound engineering, DJ skills and singing and songwriting. The campus encompasses DJ and music production classrooms, recording and mix rooms, exercise and leisure facilities, performance spaces and other functional areas that can accommodate up to 200 people. The school adheres to the high standards of the Point Blank headquarters in terms of teaching quality, faculty and audio production equipment, of which 95% is the same as in

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The SSL Duality control room can accommodate 20 students Each recording room is equipped with a drum kit, piano and electric and bass guitars. The microphone selection includes Neumann U87s, DPA ST2011Cs, Mojave MA-301fets, Royer R-10s, Shure SM57s and SM58s, AKG D112 MKIIs and Sennheiser MD421-IIs. Acoustic consultant and construction company Huanyu Acoustics added floating floors with sound absorption materials to minimise the reverberation and reflection of the sound throughout the rest of the building, as well as fitting reflector panels in the ceiling. One of the DJ and two of the music production classrooms can provide 20 students at a time with a complete set of hardware and software, so they can study together. DJ classrooms offer equipment from

Pioneer, ADAM Audio and Native Instruments, while one of the two production classrooms focuses on Native Instruments and the other on Ableton. Monitors throughout are ADAM Audio A77Xs. The school also has three small studios for vocal recording. An SSL Nucleus2 controller is installed in each of the control rooms, alongside a pair of ADAM A7X monitors,

Music production room Universal Audio Apollo x8p audio interfaces and Ableton and Native Instruments software and hardware. Two further control rooms are equipped with the same devices except for the SSL Nucleus2. A rehearsal space has 10 seats, each equipped with Ableton and Native Instruments software and hardware, a Universal Audio Arrow interface and a pair of Sennheiser HD200 PRO headphones. A 40m2 performance area can be used for vocal coaching as well as small, end-of-term graduation performances. Together with Ableton and Native Instruments equipment, the main system consists of two dBTechnologies DVX 12HP speakers, a SUB 18H subwoofer and a Yamaha QL1 console. The school has received strong support from all parties involved. NetEase Group CEO Ding Lei, NetEase FEVER CEO Jessie Wang, Point Blank CEO and founder Robert Cowan as well as leaders of the Hangzhou government and staff of the British Embassy in China and Consulate in Shanghai all attended the opening ceremony, and the school has attracted a large number of electronic music enthusiasts. In addition to the electronic music school, FEVER is also involved in onsite events, artist management, brand collaborations such as a recent tie-up to produce music for Budweiser, gaming music and travel to EDM festivals such as Wonderfruit in Thailand and Burning Man. ‘A lot of people equate electronic music with EDM but, in fact, EDM is just one type,’ says Christine Liu, FEVER’s marketing communication manager. ‘There is also house, techno and trance. FEVER is promoting and spreading the electronic music culture and elevating the knowledge of electronic music. As a popular music genre around the world, electronic music is a big part of popular and rock music productions as well as soundtracks for movies and games.’ The younger generation’s pursuit of electronic music in China in recent years is evident in its music festivals and nightclubs. With the arrival of high-profile education facilities such as Point Blank China, it is hoped that Chinese millennials will be the next generation of influential electronic music producers and DJs. www.ableton.com www.adam-audio.com www.dmtpro.com www.fevercn.com/pointblankchina

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London. ‘The current standard of the music industry informs our courses and, when choosing equipment, we have to ensure that our students are prepared for the future,’ says JC Concato, creative director at Point Blank. ‘We are renowned for our longstanding partnerships with some of the music industry’s leading manufacturers, which helps us to introduce our students to industry standard equipment from the early stages of their learning journey.’ As Point Blank schools around the world are equipped with brands including SSL, ADAM Audio, Ableton and Native Instruments, it was a natural step for the equipment supply contract to be awarded to Digital Media Technology (DMT), which is not only SSL’s Chinese distributor but experienced in recording studio installations. The two main classrooms are recording and mix studios, each with 40m2 live rooms and control rooms of differing sizes that can accommodate 20 seats fitted with music production equipment including Ableton Live and Native Instruments Komplete keyboards. The larger one is installed with a 48-channel SSL Duality δelta console and the smaller with an SSL AWS 924 δelta. ‘SSL has designed high-end mixing consoles for recording studios since the late 1970s,’ continues Concato. ‘The SSL “sound” is a key part of the production process for a wide range of musical styles. Many people at Point Blank developed their craft on SSL consoles and, given its place in the musical landscape, we felt it was a natural fit to install the latest SSL Duality boards in the UK and China.’ Other equipment in the two control rooms is exactly the same, with an Avid Pro Tools HDX workstation system as the core, a pair of PMC IB1SA-600 stereo monitors and a 5.1 system of five ADAM Audio S2V active studio monitors and a Sub15 subwoofer. Outboard effects include a Universal Audio UAD-2 TB OCTO Ultimate 7, TC Electronics M-One XL and Lexicon MX400XL.

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FEATURES: POSTPRODUCTION

Best of both worlds API’s Dan Zimbelman at the controls of the 1608-II

NHK Technologies’ new Tokyo postproduction facility features an API analogue console alongside its digital setup. Caroline Moss looks at what inspired the unorthodox choice

L–R: NHK’s Masayuki Aoyama; Mixwave’s Shiro Ooki; NHK’s Kazumasa Kuronuma and Akifumi Yamaguchi; and API’s Dan Zimbelman

Main monitoring is provided by Ocean Way HR3.5s and a Genelec SAM 5.1 system is also installed

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JAPAN’S NATIONAL BROADCASTER, NHK, IS KNOWN not only for its investment in high-quality audio solutions, but also for setting its own standards when it comes to broadcast sound. Much R&D has gone into the 22.2 surround format in which the forthcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics will be broadcast, alongside its dazzling Super Hi-Vision 8K output. NHK engineers liaise closely with pro audio manufacturers, remaining up to the minute with industry innovations and developments. So it comes as little surprise to learn that the broadcaster has installed a third API analogue console into one of its Tokyo studios – an upgrade to NHK Technologies sound division’s postproduction facility in Shibuya. The decision was partly based on familiarity: two 64-channel API Vision consoles have been operational for several years at NHK’s main headquarters a few blocks away in the control rooms of the large scoring stage, Studio 506, and the spacious, flexible Studio 509. All three were supplied by API’s

long-time Japanese distributor Mix Wave, headed by Hirokazu Saika, who has forged a close alliance with NHK. Nevertheless, for postproduction, the choice is an unusual one, as is the configuration. A 16-channel 1608-II analogue console and a 16-channel expander have been installed either side of an Avid S6 control surface, in furniture that has been specially constructed by acoustic design and soundproofing specialist Sona, which also constructed the new studio. The postproduction unit is based in a 10-year-old building run by NHK Technologies. This division of the national broadcasting company was incorporated in April 2019 through a merger of two existing NHK group companies as a comprehensive engineering division to support NHK’s public media services. The new postproduction facility, which went online at around the same time, is headed up by Kazumasa Kuronuma, assistant manager of the business development division at the media engineering department, who has worked at NHK

FEATURES: POSTPRODUCTION since 1991. Kazumasa is tasked with project management and scheduling duties at the facility. He explains that this is the third time in 10 years the studio has been upgraded, to keep pace with the fast-changing requirements in broadcast audio. ‘Before this most recent upgrade, it was a 7.1 THX-certified PM3 studio, and the one before that was a stereo mix studio,’ he says. ‘But, this time, we decided to go for a 5.1 setup because we were finding there wasn’t much demand for 7.1.’ During the past five years, NHK’s postproduction facility has been increasingly used for audio sweetening and mixdown sessions. More flexibility was required in order to deal with the growing amount of work coming through the studio. The API 1608-II provides a front end for recording original sources as well as a summing platform for mixing the high-quality content that NHK is famous for. The API 1608-II, which is equipped with the manufacturer’s cross-platform Final Touch automation system offering traditional analogue motorised faders, also features DAW control of the faders as well as mutes and insert points, a 5.1 central monitoring section and mic pres and EQ on each channel. It interfaces with the Avid work surface, providing both digital and analogue control. The console is now in high demand for NHK’s music postproduction work, and the studio is working seven days a week to accommodate the sessions coming through. Kazumasa estimates that the new facility is used by around 90 in-house and freelance engineers for their NHK projects. ‘The new setup has really sped up our workflow,’ he says. ‘It’s quite an unusual room because not only is it a postproduction studio, it also has the mixdown facility, so it’s quite unique, and everybody wants to put their projects in here. ‘We’ve become very accustomed to the API sound and how to operate the consoles,’ he continues. ‘In this context, we are using the API as a summing mixer, to add warmth and depth. We are mainly working on classical music for TV programmes recorded in the NHK Hall, where the NHK Symphony Orchestra often performs, and for TV programmes shot in NHK 101

An API 1608-II analogue console and a 16-channel expander are installed either side of an Avid S6 control surface Studio, the biggest sound stage we have. Most of the recordings are done in Pro Tools, and they are brought in here and mixed on the API 1608-II to add warmth and richness.’ The studio also has a narration booth that is occasionally used to record dialogue and instrumental music for the programmes being worked on. The API console is primarily operated by Masayuki Aoyama, assistant manager of the media engineering department’s sound division, who has also been with the broadcaster for more than a quarter of a century. ‘The desk is absolutely fantastic; it’s very fast to work on with great audio clarity, and I really like the EQ,’ he says. ‘Although API has a reputation for rock and pop music, it’s also really good for the mainly classical repertoire that we work with here.’ The Avid S6 is used for simpler and smaller projects, and Akifumi Yamaguchi, a mix engineer at the sound division, uses it for much of his work on documentaries and other

content. To handle the digital and analogue signal flows across the postproduction setup, an Avid Pro Tools MTRX system has been installed to provide A/D and D/A conversion to and from the 1608-II, as well as providing MADI and DigiLink connectivity. Another bold move informed the studio’s choice of main monitors: an Ocean Way HR3.5 system. ‘We tested so many speakers,’ recalls Masayuki. ‘We heard the Ocean Way HR4 hybrid horn system, and had a very good impression of that, but, in our opinion, the HR3.5s have got an even better lower end.’ Again, sonic quality is at a premium here, with the monitors accepting digital and analogue inputs and 24-bit/192kHz data streams. The HR3.5’s wide stereo image of 100° x 40° horizontal and vertical dispersion also provides a large sweet spot in front of the combined API and Avid control surfaces. The studio’s monitoring setup is provided by a system of five Genelec 8351A SAM monitors with two 7360 subwoofers. ‘Every studio at NHK has a Genelec system, as do our three OB trucks,’ explains Masayuki. ‘They are our standard reference monitors.’ Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) control software was used for room equalisation and correction, fine-tuning the space once the installation was complete. ‘All rooms have acoustical characteristics no matter how well designed, and this gave us that little bit of extra control,’ says Masayuki. Although NHK’s newly refurbished postproduction facility had only been operational for just over six months when Pro AVL Asia visited, it’s clear that the studio has quickly become an essential component in the national broadcaster’s output. Another milestone, then, for the ever-increasing broadcast quality going out to the Japanese nation. www.apiaudio.com www.genelec.com www.nhk-tech.co.jp www.oceanwayaudio.com

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BUSINESS: COMMENT

A letter from America

These dead are neither Grateful nor Joycean, but they do sell tickets, explains Dan Daley

SOME YEARS AGO AT THE BOTTOM LINE, AN ECLECTIC music venue in Manhattan, I was around for a soundcheck by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They’re still touring today, despite the fact that the bandleader died in a plane crash over the English Channel in 1944. But what sticks in my mind is how one of the musicians onstage, informed by the stage manager that showtime was 8pm, rapped on a closed trombone case and said, in a very normal tone of voice, ‘Hear that, Glenn? 8pm.’ Plenty of rock bands have achieved franchise status, heading out on the road with few if any original members, and none but diehard aficionados seem to mind. But technology is in the process of bringing back those missing members, and a number of artists we’d thought of as simply deceased may shortly be coming to a theatre near you. In a kind of musical zombie apocalypse, Whitney Houston headed back on tour again last year, just as Frank Zappa had wrapped up the first round of dates of his The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa revue, featuring many of his longtime bandmates. They were following Ronnie James Dio’s successful Dio Returns outing that began back in 2017. These are some of the marquee names on a concert trend that began with the appearance of Tupac Shakur at Coachella

in 2012. That, of course, was 16 years after the rapper had been killed on the Las Vegas Strip. In what seemed at the time like a disturbingly clever one-off, ‘Tupac’ – actually a videoed performer whose head had been digitally replaced with Shakur’s face – was projected onto a snare-drum-tight sheet of Mylar as he sang his hits, backed by a live band onstage. Hardly a proper hologram, but you didn’t have to be that far away from the illusion to let suspension of disbelief take over. Now a slew of other dead music celebrities, or more precisely their heirs and the equity firms that are increasingly taking financial stakes from them, have been looking to take their shows on the road. And everyone knows that the road is where the real money is these days, proving that, indeed, perhaps you can take it with you. Once you get over the inherent creepiness of the concept (though I’m not sure which is creepier: digitally reanimating the dead onstage or having a hedge fund collect the box office), this offers a lot of win–win. These tours utilise the same PA systems and other live sound infrastructure as any other, there are live musicians onstage (who are often playing live, we should point out), and the lights, video and everything else that is part of concert technology today are also in place. The only real difference is how the artist is

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presented. In some cases, it’s a version of Pepper’s Ghost: a projector located either below the front of the stage facing up or above the stage facing down illuminates a piece of Mylar or other translucent sheeting, which lets some of what else is onstage show through from behind the sheet, enhancing the sense that the artist is actually onstage with the rest of the musicians. Alternately, a production can use an actual hologram, which is more costly, harder to nail perfectly, but which presents the most realistic effect since it is truly a three-dimensional image. As fascinating as the idea of the dead reappearing onstage is, it also underscores a longstanding show-biz nostrum: every performer has to keep upping the ante, and every tour has to be bigger, brighter and more bombastic than the one before, and that’s especially true now that the ticket has replaced the LP as the currency of the industry. Even bringing back deceased artists may one day become the norm – the phenomenon might become so common that we begin to process it the same way we do seeing Humphrey Bogart or Elizabeth Taylor on television in one of their films, appreciating the performances, rather than as some disturbingly uncanny animatronic at a Disney theme park. If so, I cannot imagine what might top that. In the meantime, enjoy the show.

Phil Ward looks at some of destinations being used to recapture the vitality of music recording MY DAD USED TO HAVE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS JOKE. EVERY year, we had a novelty slate hanging on the back door that was blank on the left and had ‘Days to Christmas’ printed on the right. It came with a piece of chalk. The idea was, like an advent calendar, you scrawled how many days to go till the big day, rubbing out and decrementing the number each morning. The thing is, when it came to 25 December, he didn’t wipe the slate clean and write ‘0’, he put ‘365’. Ho, ho and, indeed, ho. Looking back, I think he had a point about human expectations, and the need always to be looking forward. There may be a way forward for the recording industry, too – one that places equal emphasis on anticipation and the wilful dilation of creative possibilities at a time when they are much needed. They call it ‘adventure recording’, and it’s being made possible by lightweight, battery-operated audio interfaces such as Audient’s iD4. The difference between this and what the film and television industries would instantly recognise as location recording is scale – you don’t need all that OB stuff. And it’s not what we used to call mobile recording either, because you don’t need a superannuated juggernaut. You just need a laptop and a mic or two. No one knows more about how to do this with the right imagination than the American record producer Sylvia Massy. She’s recently been deep down into London’s Underground

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network – specifically Aldwych station – with a band called God Damn. There was no power on the platforms so batteries were used to run the session, with the iD4 acting as a USB interface. Acoustically, you have to say that was a pretty unique room. One particularly far-reaching consequence of this practice could have an equally radical effect on recording. Massy and the band had to work quickly, to a scheduled time limit, because the use of the station came at a cost – just like recording in a studio used to do. So for all the accessibility of laptops and home recording, which many have observed has taken a lot of the spontaneity and quicksilver genius out of modern recordings, we return to a state of affairs in which the performance has to be captured under pressure and without the luxury of limitless re-working – if you can call it a luxury. The studio clock is ticking once again – although this time it’s not a studio but a subway station … or a museum, or a World War II bunker or anywhere rentable by the hour. Massy cites caves, a nuclear cooling tower, cathedrals and tiny houseboats in the Yukon among the ‘adventures’ undertaken for recording sessions, always, she says, prompting ‘a different type of performance that is not achievable in the studio’. The portable gear needed is now a permanent fixture in her hand luggage. The same can be said of Árni Hjörvar Arnason, who plays bass in UK-based indie rock

band The Vaccines, and who for a solo project returned to his native Iceland with an iD44 interface and eight-channel mic pre – not to his house but ‘the very furthest reaches of the west fjords’. The most interesting business model in European recording today, I would suggest, is Miloco, the London- and online-based directory of destination studios with the intriguing slogan, ‘Where in the world will your music take you?’ Studio locations on the books include a lighthouse, a vintage car museum and several residentials in classically bucolic surroundings. Well, of course. Simply setting out to inspirational destinations should revitalise anyone’s recording sessions and, by extension, place new hope in the industry’s ability to capture the vitality of music. It was Robert Louis Stevenson who said, ‘to travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive’, just as it’s better to count forward 365 than it is to scribble zero on the slate and acknowledge that it’s all over. Stevenson also suggested that ‘to marry is to domesticate the Recording Angel’, but he wasn’t talking about home studios. What he meant was you’d better get it right because your heart is now under 24-hour surveillance, with a dramatic improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio of life. How right he was. For Dad, I wrote ‘365’ on our own backdoor novelty sign, on Christmas Day, just like he used to. I know the Recording Angel is listening.

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Made in Czech

Everyone working in stage lighting will have heard of Robe, yet for a long time this wasn’t the case. In the OEM business since the late-1990s, it’s only really been in the last decade that the Czech manufacturer has begun to make a name for itself

The factory is a blend of man and machine

All of the back plate labelling is applied by hand by two members of staff at the factory WEAVING ALONG A SERIES OF WINDING ROADS IN THE Czech Republic on a dark, foggy night, Pro AVL Asia eventually arrives in Valašské Meziříčí. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere, and not a lot is happening. But, as the sun rises, everything springs into action. The sleepy town, it seems, is slowly but steadily being engulfed by buildings bearing Robe’s name. Founded in 1995, the lighting manufacturer has expanded sharply in recent years to around 800 employees globally, 700 of whom are based in the Czech Republic and the rest spread throughout subsidiaries in the UK, US, France, Germany, Singapore and UAE. It seems an odd location for an internationally growing company to be based. ‘You might think that,’ responds co-founder Josef Valchar, ‘but a lot of major companies are based here in the area, covering semi-conductors, electronics, machinery engineering, chemicals, auto parts suppliers and more. Being close to the Polish and Slovakian borders and right in the centre of Europe is ideal for transport connections everywhere across the continent. Furthermore, the nearest major international airport is Ostrava, a 40-minute drive, and that is undergoing expansion.’ When speaking to Valchar, there’s an immediate sense that he knows where he wants Robe to be, and knows exactly how to get there. So it’s interesting that the roots of the company’s formation lie more in circumstance and opportunity than a clear plan of action. ‘Co-founder Ladislav Petrek and I first met in 1992 and there was an immediate synergy,’ he recalls. ‘Ladislav was a DJ and had started importing lighting effects from other European countries, which had only recently become possible. The Czech Republic has always had a reputation for good engineering skills and, looking closer inside some of these lighting units back in the early 1990s, we knew that they could be produced to far higher standards locally. ‘I was still fresh out of studying engineering at university and really enjoyed being a communicator,’ he continues. ‘I had a special interest in both sales and technology and was up for a challenge. Everyone was dreaming big then. We had a vision, lots of energy and the skills to make all this happen were right here on our doorstep.’ The complementary skillsets that Petrek and Valchar brought to the plate have been key to the company’s development ever since. Saying that, both also have a thorough understanding

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Power coating the metal work prior to assembly

The colour wheels are all assembled by hand

A Robin BMFL Blade being assembled

Women perform the intricate work of labelling and terminating cables of each side of the business due to their backgrounds. To this day, Petrek remains in charge of Robe’s long-term technological development, while Valchar can frequently be found on the Robe booth at trade shows the world over. ‘At the very start, we worked together on designing our own products,’ furthers Valchar. ‘As we became busier, I then also became more heavily involved in sales and marketing, and that is the way both of our roles have continued to evolve. Today, I am still hands-on with product design and development while also travelling constantly, interacting with our subsidiaries and sales

A gobo is used to create patterns and designs with the light beam teams worldwide and communicating with all sorts of people and companies using our products, gathering valuable feedback. I head up and oversee all of the global marketing and brand awareness strategies and activities, and, as Robe has grown, I have taken on an increasingly public role.’ In contrast, Petrek is based at the factory and is active in the administration of the company and taking care of finances. One element that has undoubtedly expediated the company’s development is that complete control of decision-making has remained in-house. ‘We have been approached a few times by

BUSINESS: BUSINESS: COMPANY COMPANY PROFILE PROFILE investors, not towhat accept thedoing. offers In and to engineersbut so we thathave theydecided understand we’re doing stay independent,’ so, we add value.’assures Valchar. ‘We like to be in control of our destiny. from the off,possess we decided on a policyAVof Asown a result, theRight outgoing racks a Spectrum ploughing back in to and they streamline the whole signatureprofits that reminds theimprove client that have bought into operation. have of stayed and free the quality andWe peace mindindependent once they have beenfrom connected clutches of VCs and banks, and that’s been a very central part of and terminated onsite. Nevertheless, Chua believes that our financial which hason. really paid off.’ there is stillstrategy, a lot to improve This go-it-alone approach through from financing to ‘I don’t think we are the bleeds best and we still have a lot more the actual Many elements wouldintypically bethe to do,’ heproduction. admits. ‘The quality of thethat delivery terms of outsourced byaddition similar manufacturers, such as metal work, are all solutions, in to the customer experience, remains handled internally in Valašské Meziříčí. ‘An obvious major reason vital. How do we want to deliver our products, including the is quality control,’ the co-founder. ‘The only way visible we can small things suchnotes as running cables, terminations, be 100%and surecommissioning? of this is to do itWe ourselves not outsource. A racking need toand continuously enforce second important reason is to contribute to our economy best practices and ensure that each stage of local the project is in Valmez and to build a community around the and executed correctly offsite before delivering tocompany site. As we its operation. people in this way haswehelped build constantly tryInvesting to raise in the bar, we know that are pressuring aourselves, great atmosphere andhopefully a commitment Being but we are turningfrom thatour to staff. our advantage.’ in-house enables us tothe be agile and react verycentre quicklytakes to Followingalso commissioning, customer service market demands, largesupport orders and bespokeaprojects, well as over, providing 24/7 comprising technicalashotline, in bringing innovations the market.’ fault ticketing system,toad-hoc engineering and maintenance. While always the a strong challenger inofthe theatre the market, Robe’s ‘Throughout implementation a project, designer soaring popularity in the events sectorinhas it to is the only one who canlive make changes anyforced design. If the branch out from the aconfines of they Valašské Meziříčí. To support departments have problem, will need to communicate manufacturing, a second factory was opened in Karvina in with one another and have meetings amongst themselves. 2013. ‘This was starting due to the overall unemployment There’s a cycle with Eddielow Seng leading the in AVthe design Czech Valchar. This isbegins, the lowest in theChua EU, with team, Republic,’ where thesays project effectively to Eddie an unemployment of justdepartment 2.8%. ‘So, we to look forEddie an leading the projectrate delivery andhad ending with area people were seeking jobfollowing opportunities and that was Sengwhere leading the post-sales team completion.’ Karvina.’ Distinguishing itself from other systems integrators in the Asia and the Middle havegot also both been strong growthThis region, Spectrum AV East has not into product distribution. markets in recent The credit Robe’s international refreshing integralyears. approach allowsforthe company to create a success largely template goes to international sales manager, Harry von neutral design based on the best-possible solution Stemmen, also key member of the company’s executive team. available for thea client’s bespoke requirements rather than ‘From 2003, when decided to start our ownadistribution, a limited range of we assembled products from distribution we ran a double strategy: on the one hand, we checked our portfolio. opportunities a global network with distributors,’ ‘If a project and callsestablished for a column speaker solution, you know explains Stemmen. parallel, we established our there arevon many brands‘In around. 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Ourgood clients have a the constant dialogue between factory and themselves about vision and our experts canthe deliver that.’ ideas theyat collect their markets.’ The and SI isdemands also equally homefrom in corporate, house of In the little more than 15broadcast years that environments. the company has been worship, hospitality and ‘The actively Robe has amassedinover 120 fields. distributors deliveryexpanding, teams here have expertise diverse They and

The Spectrum AV team recently completed the audio install at the newly opened Wild Rice Theatre

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

may be specialised within a particular field of audio, but they can apply their expertise at a more entry level. We make sure that each group is a specialist in different vertical markets, while maintaining a fundamental basic skill set of all other AV aspects, including video projection and programming. ‘To stay current, certification Every fixture gets however, tested forongoing defectstraining beforeand leaving the factory is just as important as recruiting the right expertise from dealers over 90For countries. Celebrating in business variousinsectors. example, some of 25 theyears engineers may last year,versed the company hasbut enjoyed milestones. be well in audio, from aseveral more major corporate install Typically, whenso ProweAVL Asiatoasks to gauge background, need traincompanies them to apply theirtheir skills success, they do so invoking spreadsheets and numbers. in other sectors likebyhotels, auditoriums, theatres and Robe instead refreshingly focuses on the products that haveofleft houses of worship. That’s not easy because all aspects atraining lasting are markmandatory, on the industry, the Spot first launched as allfrom the new staff250 bring different inskill 1990 to the MegaPointe, T1 and ESPRITE of theensure 21st century. sets. Therefore, we take them onsite and that But success for Robe goes beyond that. ‘Sales and profit for they understand the design and installation perspective are important they but not says Valchar. ‘I personally applications areeverything,’ less familiar with.’ measure it in terms of conventional respect. The whole operationAV is is geared The transition from AV to network a work to respect from various markets the products in earning progress. ‘It has been ongoing for atfor least 10 years,and but A reminder of Spectrum AV’s best practices for AV racking the brand andgained how wemomentum do things. Iduring think it’s great achievement it has really thealast five years and The conclusion of Pro AVL Asia’s interview takes us full –continues and a major international collective effort – to have so many to do so. You need to recognise this development circle, back to the dream analogy. ‘Once you realise a dream, excellent relationships professionals and practitioners. That and prepare for it. Wewith equip our technicians with professional you have to dream your next dream,’ says Chua. ‘Nobody can respect, their continual desire to be more imaginative and training,and both locally and overseas, to be proficient in the get to the top of the mountain – if you do reach the summit, inventive their work,exposing has opened unique communication work we in do, before themsome to the real thing. Some All set and ready to go you will soon discover that there’s a bigger mountain to channels.’ of the engineers have to change their mindset from AV to have been other andtake roadshows throughouttothe climb. It’s various endless. You events learn and your experiences In IT honour of its 25th anniversary, Robe been was inspecialised celebrationin IT. is nothing new to us as we have year promoted via subsidiaries and distributors.’ different customers across different sectors, from corporate to mode 2019. ‘For our 25-year celebrations, video throughout conferencing for many years – how to connectwe to the To make the transition from an OEM entertainment and many others. Formanufacturer now, we havetoanleading office in launched a new exclusive “silver” product, amazing internet or intranet, set up a satellite linkhad to aanvideo call and the field with proprietary technology in Malaysia andyour areown expanding our products reach intoand ASEAN countries. party onSome the stand at Prolight + specialised Sound in Frankfurt which so on. projects require and customised few years is no small feat. Robe has means pulled itcontinually off on the Youahave to continue dreaming, and that included a live band, a massiveto family day in the programming – this and can we be staged very challenging implement, as just strengths thebusiness connections has made. adapting of your anditlearning.’ summer for allfrom our staff which also featured music we haveinnoValmez reference the manufacturers’ database.’ and entertainment attended by several thousand Robe family Warming to the theme, Chua stresses the importance of www.robe.cz www.spectrum.com.sg members and associates. It was like a mini-festival – and there AV/IT integration. ‘Programming is the key to automating

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2020 NAMM

The dawning of the new decade brought together the MI, pro audio and entertainment technology communities at January’s 2020 NAMM exhibition. How does the new decade bode for the show? HELD A WEEK EARLIER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS, NAMM emits a warm, feel-good vibe over four bustling days in Anaheim, CA. As in the previous decade, groundbreaking developments and disruption did not feature high on the agenda, though it wasn’t business as usual. Given the acquisitions and buyouts that took place during the tumultuous last decade, trading will become increasingly polarised. While the Amazons of our industry will agglomerate all those in their trajectory, the boutique brands will survive and perhaps flourish among dedicated customer bases should they stay relevant, so long as music captures the hearts and minds of the aspirational next generation. With this in mind perhaps, the NAMM organisers had created an esports arena for the less musically inclined visitors within the basement of Hall E. Small it may have been, but nevertheless an indication that NAMM is alert to market trends. The show’s continued success cannot rely on developing musical trends to inspire tomorrow’s divas and virtuosos to pick up an instrument. In a continued bid to add diversity while bolstering educational credentials, the AES@NAMM training sessions took place once again in the Hilton Hotel. The creation of ACC North two years ago was a masterstroke for NAMM. Linked to the glazed venue via an upper-level bridge and dedicated to pro audio and event technology exhibitors, the upper- and lower-level halls have taken on their own persona within NAMM’s growing ecosystem, with the differences reflected most notably by attendees and background SPLs. Exhibitor growth in the past two years has comprised of many new pro audio manufacturers in ACC North, while reduced commuting time between halls improves the experience for dedicated visitors. Compared to a near continuous background of musical instruments in main Halls A–E, the decrease in decibels enhanced the quality of B2B conversations.

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The Esports Circus

Tim McCall with the new L-Acoustics Kara II system

The wraps are off the Event-26A compact line array on the DAS Audio booth

L–R: Zylia’s Florian Grond and Wojtek Blachowiak launched the ZR-1 portable recording device

The upper level of ACC Nor th has become the world stage for pro audio manufacturers whose primar y customers are rental houses, international distributors and dealers. Prior to this hall being built, it would have

been hard to imagine a NAMM welcoming touring and theatrical loudspeaker brands onto its show floor, but this has been achieved by successfully marketing the show to the right visitors.

Ross Gilbert with the SSL 2

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW demonstrating its ESD Cube loudspeaker in addition to the scalable ES Series, while drawing in theatre technicians and designers to listen to the EX Series. Following the recent acquisition of neighbouring Montarbo, RCF Group’s presence was extended to promote the latest B-series of enclosures. EAW’s Zen-like demo suite hosted exhibits from Anna and Anya line arrays to the latest MKD 1000 and RS123 and RS118 additions. dBTechnologies showcased the latest VIO C active line source models away from its distributor American Music & Sound in Hall E. HK Audio also opted to be among its contemporaries rather than its US distributor, formally introducing Polar 10 to the existing portfolio, including Linear 7. Within touching distance of its microphone stablemate DPA, RCF networked against a background of HDL modules, the M 20X digital mixer, Ayra Pro monitors, TT+ series additions

EV’s Guy Low enticed visitors to listen to the new Evolve 30M speaker system

L–R: Adamson CEO Marc Bertrand with his Russian distributor Oleg Ivanov

DPA’s Anne Berggrein modelled the new 2028 vocal microphone

L–R: Diana Wei and Sherry Jong from JTS had travelled over from Taiwan

Beyma’s Espartaco Saez promoted the 12- and 15-inch 700W MCB transducers

John Krupa of Italian Speaker Imports with the FBT Vertus column line array

Matthias von Heydekampf pointed the way ahead for RME with AVB solutions

and latest RDNet software. The RCF Demo Lounge in the main exhibition centre premiered new immersive technology adopting its real-time, object-based, multichannel audio engine with a TTL 4-A setup. The ACC North hall welcomed back Adamson, Coda, FBT, Funktion-One, K-array, Powersoft, Proel, Renkus-Heinz, TW Audio, Void Acoustics and Vue. Powersoft started its 25th anniversary celebrations, while K-array promoted a number of unobtrusive solutions including the Anakonda-KAN200, RumbleKU210, Python-KP102, Pinnacle-KR202 and Azimut-KAMUT2L1. Not all loudspeaker exhibitors followed the crowds. Located between the Hilton and Marriott hotels, Nexo presented the STM on the main Plaza Grand Stage where artists such

L–R: Javier Navarro, Nerio Gutiérrez Ross and Esther Gutiérrez showcased Tierra Audio’s latest studio outboard In 2019, d&b audiotechnik launched the KSL line array system, at the time the most significant product release outside Germany in the company’s history. This year, it showcased its existing SL-Series line array family and the augmented array A-Series, which marries the flexibility of point source clusters with the control of line arrays. Presentations of the A-Series augmented arrays, SL-Series and d&b Soundscape from the perspective of the audience and performers took place in the demo room. L-Acoustics welcomed visitors to an adjacent suite off the main show floor in ACC North where the company removed the wraps from the new Kara II speaker system. Listeners could take the short walk across the bridge to a demonstration room in the upper level of the main convention centre for a better appreciation of the A Series or L-ISA mix. Meyer Sound upgraded its presence by creating the Sonic Lounge, a plunge that was vindicated by packed audiences evaluating demonstrations of the Ultra-X40 point source, Lina line array with 750-LFC sub, and Amie and MJF monitors. Electro-Voice’s Evolve series of column speaker systems continues to, well, evolve. With the advent of the 30M model, listeners could analyse coverage and power within a demo suite hosting regular performances from Two Neighbours. Edging closer to its golden anniversary, DAS Audio celebrated the silver anniversary of its North American headquarters, shining twin spotlights on the Event-26A line array, Event-115A subwoofer and E11even nightclub series. Returning after an absence, KV2 Audio promoted a less-is-more philosophy by

Adam Hall CEO Alexander Pietschmann with the G2 version of the MAUI 44

The Renkus-Heinz team promoted the virtues of ICLive X

L–R: The dBTechnologies family of Stefano Bini, Claudio Ottani and Enrico Gamberoni

Montarbo export sales manager Salvatore Curcio presented the new B-series speakers

L–R: RCF’s marketing director Gioia Molinari with president Arturo Vicari

Audio-Technica’s Gary Boss promoted podcasting bundles

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BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW as Earth, Wind & Fire performed each evening, with quick changeovers facilitated by Yamaha Rivage PM7 consoles. Additionally, on the Nexo booth adjacent to Yamaha in the Marriott, latest additions to the P+ Series point source cabinets were rolled out with the P8 and P10 models. Located near the Grand Plaza Stage, Dynaudio demonstrated its latest monitoring solutions, DPA mics and Yorkville speakers within the Unheard recording studio. The converted shipping containers incorporated a full-length glazed acoustic panel that doubled as a looking glass to the NAMM audience, creating a live concert stage. LD Systems showcased its latest MAUI 44 G2 and ICOA coaxial models on the Adam Hall booth in Hall E, where the group – including Cameo, Defender, Gravity and Palmer brands – was revitalised by the Free Your Sound campaign. In the lower hall of ACC North, the latest JBL EON ONE Compact and IRX Bluetooth models were displayed on the Harman booth, while reporters from the NAMM Media Centre used AKG Lyra USB mics and JBL BT104 monitors for podcasts and streaming. While B&C, Beyma, FaitalPRO, Celestion and Lavoce promoted their ranges of LF woofers and HF transducers in ACC North, Celestion extended its visibility with a second booth in the main hall to exhibit guitar speakers including the new Ruby and Midnight 60 varietals. QSC promoted its Play Out Loud campaign with live acts on its booth rather than focus on individual detail, which included the K Series speakers, TouchMix-30 mixers, E Series amplifiers and latest KS118 subwoofer. Ashly adorned its booth with a series of stylish columns, a passive subwoofer and passive all-weather speakers. The NY-based innovator demonstrated its system credentials by adding the final piece of the signal chain to its Protea DSP, mXa amplifier technology and AquaControl software catalogue, perhaps exemplifying that NAMM is more than an MI exhibition. Rounding off loudspeakers, 14 brands – Alcons Audio, Axiom, Bassboss, Crest Audio, dBTechnologies, Electro-Voice, FBT,

Austrian Audio showcased its latest OC818 mic

Neve’s David Walton at the controls of the Genesys console

was launched alongside KLANG:technologies’ immersive in-ear mixing expansion, DMI-KLANG. Two of the other three Audiotonix brands were also in Anaheim. Allen & Heath showed its Avantis 96kHz console for the first time since the October 2019 launch, attracting a swarm of visitors eager to view the 64-channel, dual HD touchscreen control surface, as well as a CTi1500 dLive surface controller within its 23kg flightcase. Meanwhile, Solid State Logic revealed its first-ever dedicated audio interfaces, part of a new personal studio range. The USB-powered SSL 2 and SSL 2+ include mic preamps, 4K analogue enhancement mode and an SSL Production Pack software bundle. Having celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, analogue console specialist API Audio drew in studio technicians with its latest 2448 console alongside the 1608 and Box surfaces. AMS Neve showcased the Genesys Black console with its latest Control plug-in, together with the AMS RMX16 reverb unit as part of the rack-mounted 500 Series. TASCAM added the Model 12, while PreSonus showcased the ioStation 24c audio interface and production controller in addition to expanding its Thunderbolt Interface Line with the Quantum 2626. In an age where consolidation is the norm, Mackie has gone solo having experienced two decades of synergies, shared resources and disruption. Having recently relocated and regrouped, the team appeared rejuvenated, relishing the decade ahead with renewed energy. A distinctive green demo suite hinted at the shape of things to come with the newly released SRM V-Class and SRM-Flex speaker series, CR Series of multimedia monitors, MP series IEMs and EleMent microphones. It’s impossible to predict how the external pressures of Ai, finance, politics and disruptive forces will play within the MI and professional cosmos. NAMM does appear to have its finger firmly on the pulse and can switch to other sources of entertainment should the guitar and drum halls start to experience lower SPLs. For now, the beat goes on and music continues to draw this mixed, increasingly international crowd to southern California each year.

An audio enthusiast test driving API Audio’s 2448 console

MXL’s Dan Yount highlighted the latest podcasting mics

The 3.38pm DiGiCo press conference was a sell out

Allen & Heath’s Nic Beretta with the airline-ready CTi1500 dLive surface controller

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Martin Audio, Montarbo, RCF, Sound Barrier, TW Audio, Verity Audio and Void Acoustics – showcased flown and portable systems as part of the annual demonstration showcase in the Arena. With the eagerly awaited launch of the Luna recording system for Apollo interfaces, Universal Audio ensured its sector of Hall A was kept busy. Having acquired both ADAM Audio and Martin Audio last year, Focusrite Pro added three ISA cards for connection to Dante audio-over-IP networks. RME launched audio networking interfaces for AVB and MADI applications, including the 12Mic, AVB Tool and M-1610 Pro. In ACC North, Waves Audio revealed the FIT Controller and MyMon personal monitor mixing app for the eMotion LV1 live mixer, in addition to new distortion plug-ins. Mirroring the main pro audio hall of old, the downstairs floor plan of ACC North is home to the majority of the international microphone brands. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Sennheiser extended the Digital 6000 series with Link Density Mode. Like AKG, Blue and MXL, Audio-Technica continued its theme of bundling microphones and headphones for podcasters and streamers while extending the range of the wireless 3000 Series. Many microphone exhibitors used NAMM to promote their latest prosumer and professional headphones and earphones. In addition to new ribbons, condenser and reference mics released by Audix in the upper hall, visitors could test drive the four new A Series closed-ear headphones. Down below, AKG, Austrian Audio, Sennheiser and Shure launched K371, Hi-X over the ear, HD25 Light and Aonic 50 wireless headphones, respectively. In addition to Audix, several other brands, including DPA, JTS, Lectrosonics and Mipro displayed their wares upstairs. The much-anticipated 3.38pm DiGiCo press conference saw the digital console specialist reveal the latest in its new generation of Quantum consoles, the Quantum338. Based on seventh-generation FPGAs with 128 input channels, 64 busses and a 24x24 matrix, the smaller format Quantum338 also features dark mode application and three multitouch screens, allowing meter bridge and quick select buttons to be displayed on each screen. Unveiled during a DiGiCo-themed Fortnite game, a Quantum5 control surface

L–R: Earthworks’ Heidi Blackmer Robichaud and Craig Breckenridge presented the Gravity Series

Mackie’s Troy Monteforte with the latest SRM-V speaker systems

2020 Dates:

16 – 19 January

2021 Dates:

21 – 24 January

Venue:

Anaheim Convention Center

Total exhibitors:

2,000+

Total attendance:

115,888

International

23,060

Contact:

www.namm.org

Video:

https://bit.ly/2UfZKR5

NEWS: APPOINTMENTS BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW

From the announces show floor Riedel ANZ general manager

ANZ ‘By opening a dedicated hall for audio, collaborating with the Audio ‘I thought it was a really good move for NAMM to ‘Having largely focused our attention on promoting our Engineering Society on education programmes and offering immediate Riedel Communications hassolutions, promotedwe Chris business here inentertainment Australia andbusiness, New Olympic and these the 2015 Rugbyhalls Worldinto the ‘Asmix. theAll region worked pro audio of thegrows, we’ve active line array and column took part in the Games add access to the on thriving southern Californian Johnson to theSystems role of general manager at It was Cup. Zealand. The broadcast Johnson moved tobrands Australia in exhibit 2016 to biggest now here building to createaastrong new leadership Loudspeaker Showcase this year. a great NAMMpipeline has become a formidable industry event. It’sand alsoevents well-timed as it market for this Since show.’then, he in Australia. Chris has not decision, as we’ve a lot more enquiries on theRiedel’s booth.’ rental Riedel Australia. Hereceived will oversee operations are going some really lead business. only been builds momentum for our industries major European show,through ISE, a few weeks later.’ Trevor Grenier,and PKdelivered Sound’s senior account manager BillAustralia Lee, Verity owner taking over John but McMahon, Meyer Sound’s seniorat VPthe of marketing in andAudio’s New Zealand, big changes moment, and we’re has developed the business a fundamental in that effort, his technical from John Bell, who is remaining as a nonfortunate to be able to help our clients range of solutions to high-profile customers expertise and keen understanding of executive director during a transitional period. across Australia, including Vivid Sydney and navigate those changes with our solutions. our customers’ requirements make him Before joining Riedel in 2016, Johnson We’re in a unique position to be able to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. ‘Riedel the ideal professional to step into this worked on his own business in the UK, directly provide both the technology and Australia remains one of the key hubs for important position.’ providing production engineering and the operational support that our customers our company globally, and it has been a Johnson added: ‘It’s been an exciting few design services to companies such as need.’ launching point for our growth into Asia,’ years at Riedel Australia as we’ve grown the BBC and IAAF. He worked with Riedel said Cameron O’Neill, director of the Asia our rental operations, and I’m thrilled to www.riedel.net on several occasions including the 2012 Pacific region at Riedel Communications. continue that work across the rest of our

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

Mathieu Pobeda has joined Active Audio ‘Active Audio and APG’s vision – which was and APG as the new R&D director for both explained by CEO Régis Cazin – was very companies. He will oversee the development appealing to me,’ said Pobeda. ‘I know there of new products, with a strong emphasis on to be a lot of clever and talented people at acoustics and transducers. the company; some of whom I have been Pobeda’s career stretches back 20 years. in contact with for the last decade. From a He has worked for Nexo for the last eight personal point of view, the prospect of being ‘This year, I’ve experienced a lot more people ‘There’s been a lot of energy in our Media Centre ‘NAMM is catering to a wider sector years, designing complete systems as able to use both my technical and my recently asking for dealerships, which is allowing me to of the live community, which explains and on the booth in ACC North. Visitors have an electro-acoustic engineer. He has also management a keybe more selective. Although it’s a west-coast enjoyed thesanctioned programming that we did skills on thewas stage why we’ve been here for the last recently completed a master’s degreeininaddition factor in accepting a new to the products we’ve beenchallenge.’ delivering.’ exhibition, we’ve had a high turnout from Latin three years.’ Business Unit Management Pobeda added that he doesn’t want to make America.’ David Glaubke, Harman Professional Solutions’ Stephen Baird-Smith, Avolites’ at the ESSEC Rusty Waite, K-array’s US president Business School in Paris. changes right away at Active Audio and director of big global communications Mathieu Pobeda sales manager

APG. ‘Nobody wants to drop straight into a company and start changing everything overnight, especially when the structure has been established for some time,’ he explained. ‘You need to make sure that the changes you want to implement are valid and will stand the test of time. I’m very confident ‘Traditionally, NAMM wasn’t really a fit for broadcast-focused that I’ll be backed up by the top management companies such as Riedel. However, the organisers opened thatupmission.’ this wholein area to cater towards production environments and the traffic appears to be increasing each year.’ www.activeaudio.fr Kevin Broce, Riedel Communications’ western US www.apg.audio business development manager

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ISE 2020

Amassed for the 15th and final time in Amsterdam’s RAI, ISE 2020 will be remembered for a multitude of reasons

Jamie Adkin from Adder Technologies with the new Infinity 3000

Allen & Heath was Rethinking the Matrix

ISE 2020 is officially opened

Mike Blackman’s opening address

Crestron’s Nic Millani presented the latest additions to the Flex Family

STAGED BETWEEN ATLANTIC STORMS CIARA AND DENNIS, the last ISE show at the RAI went ahead despite the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Even though it drew a reduced audience, the cast pulled off a world-class performance to set the stage perfectly for its forthcoming residency in Barcelona. Shaped by IT technicians and interior designers, the AV world continues to demand all-in-one solutions that appeal to both SIs and users alike with ease-of-use features. Likewise, the ISE floorplan with its six technology zones – audio and live events, digital signage, education, residential, smart building and unified collaboration – accurately mirrors the current industry. In addition to the 1,300 exhibitors all vying for attention, the extensive conference schedule and professional development programme ensured limited breaks between 09.30 and 18.00 each day. Taking place on the opening day on the ISE Main Stage, Sean Wargo and Peter Hansen presented AVIXA’s Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis. Interestingly, they identified that the APAC region has become the largest market in terms of pro AV revenues. The Americas dropped into second place, while MEA is poised for rapid growth until 2024. The overriding goal of most exhibitors at ISE is to promote a range of products and solutions that will fit into a room’s AV requirements, whether that be a huddle room or a stadium. Having devised the Hangouts Meet platform, perhaps for its own global employee network, the media giant Google has laid down the gauntlet that it can bypass what the traditional market is offering by creating its own solution in-house – a scalable design that was no doubt created with financial benefits initially for itself and will serve as an added source of revenue in the future. Adding to this growing vertical, Bose unveiled its Work solutions portfolio with the Videobar VB1 and 700 UC noise cancelling headphones. ‘Today, the workplace is everywhere – the office, home, coffee shop and car,’ explained Christian Liebenberg. ‘Regardless of the size of environment, our desktop and mobile conferencing products aim to help all

participants feel more engaged. The size of the room need not dictate the technologies that are employed.’ While participants can attend a remote meeting by bringing their own device, the IT manager is continually challenged in selecting the best platform on the market. Manufacturers have clearly done their homework, as an increasing number are now drawn to these huddle, meeting and conferencing rooms. In its continued attempt to own the room, Crestron premiered the DMPS Lite, XiO Cloud and Mercury X solutions. In a similar fashion, Barco and Kramer can sum their parts of a bespoke jigsaw with the adoption of ClickShare wireless conferencing or the K-Touch control platform, respectively. Having introduced Huddle Room Technologies to its rapidly expanding portfolio, Biamp can now offer connection to other room peripherals. With the TEOS 2.2 management solution, Sony can also centrally control the entire workspace with personalised signage, room booking and Connect technologies. While the evolution series and the SM58 may be bread and butter products for both Sennheiser and Shure, respectively, their penetration within less-amplified walls continues to grow. Sennheiser focused on its portfolio of business solutions with a live demo suite. This included a TeamConnect Ceiling 2 exhibit showing how automatic beam forming detects individual voices and overcomes hearing difficulties. In addition to MobileConnect assistive listening, the German brand revealed the expansion of its SpeechLine Digital Wireless series courtesy of a multichannel receiver. The standout products on the Shure booth included Microflex Complete Wireless (MXCW) and Microflex Advance microphones together with the IntelliMix P300 audio conferencing processor that comes equipped with an ANI audio network interface for Dante connection. Out of sight perhaps, the US brand heavily promoted IntelliMix Room, which is the first downloadable audio processing software for optimisation with conferencing microphones when deployed with in-room Windows 10 PCs.

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Bosch’s Marijke Staes with the Praesensa system

L–R: Ralph Heinz welcomed Thai visitors Sorawat Vilahon and Thitikorn Sopchokchai to the Renkus-Heinz booth

While promoting the ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer and ES954 hanging microphone array for creating 360° coverage through virtual hyper-cardioid or cardioid outputs, Audio-Technica upgraded its 3000 wireless microphone series with network control. Designed for educational and judicial scenarios, Audix promoted its range of Dante networkable mics, including the M63 shock-mount boundary and M65 swivel-mount socket models. The devil continues to be in the detail for DPA Microphones, which chose to promote the 4560 Core binaural headset and multi-coloured 6066 subminiature mics. beyerdynamic promoted versatility in the form of its wireless communication system, Unite, but the ‘Growing Together’ theme took the visitor’s eye with a large collection of plants in holders amassed across a wide area. Back in the huddle and meeting room, MXL highlighted its AC-360-D Dante networkable and AC-360-Z V2 USB conferencing mics, for which the latter can be used in Zoom rooms. Designed with the classroom and lecture theatre in mind, Sony unveiled the MAS-A100 IP-based ceiling beamforming microphone for hands-free presentations with no acoustic feedback within the Dante domain. As the host for the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) each September, the RAI can confuse those exhibitors and visitors who attend both exhibitions. Whether they are promoting intercoms to a broadcaster or a venue, Clear-Com and Riedel are challenged to distinguish their product offerings at these shows. Just as at IBC, the Californians promoted the wireless FreeSpeak Edge platform for operation within the 5GHz band, while Riedel showcased Bolero but with a new standalone network mode for establishing IP-based Bolero networks without an Artist matrix. Despite subtle differences, the Blackmagic booth appeared to mirror its IBC footprint and included the ATEM Constellation 8K switcher. Aten gave star billing to the UP9020 multichannel

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW AV mixer in the Streamline HD series, newly launched at ISE, although this would not have been out of place within an IBC setting. Similarly, Datavideo unveiled a new switcher (SE-3200) and touchpanel (TPC-700). Adopting the same ST2110 VoIP and AES67 AoIP networks and technologies, an increasing number of broadcasting SIs continue to expand their services into the AV world. The dividing line between the two disciplines is clearly decreasing. IBC welcomed esports in spectacular fashion two years ago, but ISE is clearly making up for lost time. This has perhaps been precipitated by a growing demand for manufacturers to supply specification audio, video and lighting systems normally associated with major live events into these armchair sports arenas. ISE hosted the Agora 2020 conference, while Panasonic Business drew large crowds where professional gamers were assisted by edge-blended PT-RQ32K projectors whose brightness was doubled with a redesigned cooling system. While showcasing its flagship 50,000-lumen PT-RQ50K projector, Panasonic is aiming to increase its market share in the educational sector having developed the FRZ series, offering 4K, maintenance-free projection. Likewise, Epson displayed the 30,000-lumen EB-L30000U laser projector in addition to several other new models including the EB-U50 which addresses the needs of smaller displays. Having unveiled 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 its satellite modular laser system (MLS). The XEED 4K6021Z projector outputting 6,000 lumens in 4K resolution was one of the starlets for Canon. A familiar name but Maxell is a relative newcomer to classroom, exhibition, museum and retail spaces. This year, the Japanese brand highlighted the MP-series lowmaintenance laser 3LCD projectors and the MA-XL1 Lecture Capture Collaboration station. With the launch of new 3LCD lasers including the VPL-FHZ131L model, Sony is the latest manufacturer to be enticed by the growing museum sector. The expanding use of IP networks has precipitated a rapid rollout of products at the endpoints such as increased digital signage and a multitude of 4K and LCD projectors buoyed by additional servers and cloud-based storage for hosting content. Projection displays seemed brighter and bigger than ever but the underlying technologies rather than the lenses rarely receive the credit they merit. To exemplify this to stunning

Shure hosted an IntelliMix Room discussion on the Main Stage

Biamp’s David Howden provided scale for the Community LVH-900 beamforming venue horn

A pole dancing robot on the Vogel’s booth drew lots of attention

effect, Brompton Technology displayed HDR content via its Hydra advanced measurement system onto a screen with a non-HD resolution, which viewers believed to be 4K. In addition to dazzling onlookers with its Mini LED technology integrated within its CLD series SMD displays, AOTO demonstrated the easy assembly and disassembly of the Pegasus wireless LED display. Created with rental companies in mind, the solution is powered by chargeable batteries ensuring that the last image it received before its signal was disconnected continues to be displayed.

In the better interests of its employees and the general public, LG cancelled ISE – in addition to Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona – just six days before the show. Having showcased its transparent OLED, open frame OLED and fine-pitch LED signage in 2019, its disappearing act created a sizeable void on Hall 12’s floorplan. This was hastily converted into an extended food court. While 50 Chinese exhibitors bowed to travel restrictions and remained at home, a majority 80% did make the trek to Amsterdam. One of these was Absen, which beckoned visitors with its latest Venus LEDs in addition to the established AC7 Pro, CR, HC and AX series incorporating Mini LED technology. ‘We created an online 3D panorama of our booth for those who could not visit ISE,’ commented Aileen Zhang. With the imminent debut of the HCS-8668 Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal in addition to the upgraded HCS-8600, -5300 and -5100 systems, Taiden called on its European team to staff the booth. ‘Taiden fully supports the World Health Organization’s suggestion, so our ISE presence is maintained by drawing on our French colleagues and European distributors,’ commented Vica Huang. ‘It was a tough decision to make since Taiden has always seen ISE as the most important show in the year.’ Like Taiden, the Magewell and ROE Visual booths were staffed by non-Chinese personnel, for whom the latter displayed a large videowall comprising the latest Ruby and Vanish V8 LED panels. With IT convergence, the continued rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make tasks for users, installers and facility managers simpler by automating repetitive tasks. While a robotic pole dancer attracted secondary glances on Vogel’s booth, AI is currently limited in AV to automated speech including the AviaVox solution developed with TOA for human-sounding announcements at airports in 40 languages. Having invented the field-programmable gate array, Xilinx highlighted several new technologies that are likely to become commonplace over this decade. For example, the Machine Learning Suite for real-time inference can determine the sex and approximate age of a visitor drawn towards digital signage. Major product launch fanfares are invariably associated with the unveiling of hardware. In comparison, software updates garner less interest, yet often surpass the expectations of users who receive the upgrades at no extra cost. With the launch of Aquilon and the LivePremier series at ISE 2019, Analog Way unveiled its most powerful 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and videowall processors to date. Providing its existing customers with ROI reassurance, the v2.0 software update for LivePremier offers a fully functional offline

Amandine Teyssier from Modulo Pi with a live demonstration of Modulo Kinetic paired with Kine Motion technology A demonstration of TOA’s WG-D100 digital tour guide system

Robe’s Dave Whitehouse exhibited the company’s new transferable engine

Analog Way presented the benefits of LivePremier SDR and HDR conversion and mixing

Aileen Zhang promoted Absen’s MiniLED series

L–R: Harman’s Erik Tarkiainen, Matt Wright and David Glaubke with the latest Martin ERA profiles

Barix CTO Johannes Rietschel presented IP Former, which turns any speaker into an IP speaker

AOTO’s Deric Zhou demonstrated the easy assembly of the Pegasus wireless LED display

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BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW WebRCS and device simulator, full HDCP 2.2 support, output rotations and a major update of the processing engine. However, today’s developers are unlikely to turn new heads with software upgrades. The quest continues to successfully promote new software features to potential new users. Just as some exhibitors refuse to distinguish between the IBC and ISE platforms, many loudspeaker developers similarly ignore the contrasting visitor profiles of Prolight + Sound. Less relevant perhaps, but nightclub systems, line arrays and stage monitors were in evidence. The contrasting fortunes of these two exhibitions has led to an increasing number of visitors destined for Frankfurt diverting towards Amsterdam in recent years. Like most groundbreaking innovations, the IP Former may be a compact aluminium chassis that hardly bears close scrutiny. Swiss innovator Barix may not be a renowned loudspeaker developer but its innovation allows a passive loudspeaker to be transformed into an IP-addressable model enabling audio streaming over the internet. Never one to conform to the status quo, Genelec delivered its 4420 and 4430 Smart IP loudspeakers as promised last year. The Finnish innovator has combined IP, PoE and an internal power supply over a single Cat-5 cable to deliver higher SPLs than was previously possible via conventional PoE. Complete with supervision and calibration features, the Smart IP networking technology platform has been heralded as the future of installed audio. 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. Following last year’s launches of Work Pro’s SoundNut and Biamp’s mechanically steerable desono models, pendants remain in fashion. QSC added the AD-P.HALO sub/sat combination to its portfolio, CMX unveiled the PSK-30KEN and Martin Audio enriched its commercial Adorn family with the

ACP-55T. JBL’s Control 65P/T models were uniquely exhibited among other IP-rated cabinets within an enclosed ‘jungle effect’ wet room to better exemplify their weatherproof attributes. With just four audio demo rooms offered by the RAI, loudspeaker exhibitors have increasingly resorted to music playback on their booths, sometimes to the irritation of neighbours. As one of the original 2004 exhibitors, Meyer Sound was forced to premiere the sonic virtues of the Ultra-X20, Ultra-X40 and USW-11P subwoofer at an enlarged ballroom within the Hotel Okura – a chilly 20-minute walk or shuttle service away. Having announced a collaboration with fellow Parisians Modulo Pi, L-Acoustics displayed the Kara II module and LA2Xi four-channel amplifier on its booth. Visitors wishing to hear presentations on its A Series, SoundVision and L-ISA were rewarded for their seven-minute walk between halls. Columns continue to evolve as showcased by Ateis (MCS/ PMC), Fohhn (Linea LX), Kling & Freitag (VIDA), LD Systems (MAUI I1) and Renkus-Heinz (IC-Live X and DC12/2). Having finally relocated to their long-awaited, purpose-built HQ, Fohhn was happy to serve premium Italian DOCG wines to its guests. While the design of the Media Scale point source system and the MA digital amplifiers could be easily identified, visitors noted less visible innovations including ABX-6 Dante-over-fibre, the NA-4 Fohhn-Net Ethernet bridge and Fohhn Designer 3D simulation software. A large number of loudspeaker developers were exhibiting less than discreet designs that could attract the interest of stadium developers such as Biamp (Community LVH-900 beamforming venue horn), 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 X212AF, Coda Audio’s N-Ray, dBTechnologies Via, FBT’s Mitus, NEXO’s GEO M12 and Next-proaudio’s LA26.

Yamaha’s Mariko Yamashita on piano while visitors looked at the new DZR and CZR speakers

Kling & Freitag MD Jürgen Freitag welcomed his Indian distributor Rajesh G Sadarangani from Rivera International to the booth

Brompton Technology employed an outdated LED screen to highlight the

The TW Audio team showcased Ella both on the show floor and at a dedicated demo area

Jose Roberto Gomez Alam from Ecler happily introducing the new WiSpeak system

Can you see any latency as Audinate’s Kieran Walsh clicked his fingers in front of a Dante AV-enabled Bolin camera?

Panasonic’s Yuki Sakamoto with the PT-RQ32K projector

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Datavideo’s Valentijn Diemel presented the TPC-700 touchpanel controller

Funktion-One’s Tony Andrews introduced the new compact L–R: Jeanette Heesen and Marina Prak from ROE Visual with a giant screen formed from Ruby LED panels F5 and SB8 enclosures

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HDR power of its Dynamic Calibration solution L–R: QSC’s Patrick Heyn and Nathan Makaryk presented the AD-P.HALO pendant speaker

L–R: Ramesh Iyer and Beau Bass from Xilinx

Kramer VP of marketing David Margolin highlighted the VIA2 wireless presentation platform

Genelec’s Aki Mäkivirta announced that the Smart IP family has a new member

In addition to showcasing the Zone X 1208 processor, CURV500 DSAT double satellite system and IPA amplifiers, LD Systems promoted its DQOR range to blend into a room’s aesthetics. Meanwhile, d&b audiotechnik showcased its installation-friendly KSLi speakers and KSLi-GSUB combination powered by the latest 40D amplifier. Having launched AED Audio, AED Group elected to make its first trade show appearance by lifting the veil from the Flex and Solid series of multipurpose cabinets. Like Meyer Sound, TW Audio promoted an offsite demo suite where listeners could appreciate the nuances of Ella – a 20cm x 20cm, 5.5kg cardioid dispersion line array system. Having opted to not exhibit at ISE for several years, Funktion-One returned with its smallest loudspeaker system to date – the F5 supplemented by the SB8 subwoofer. Enjoying the comforts of home for the final time, Dutch ribbon innovators Alcons Audio wooed visitors to its CRMS-SRHV immersive surround sound demos. Highlighting the IS-Series of loudspeakers and IS219 subwoofer, Adamson Systems Engineering announced itself as the newest member of the Open Control Architecture (OCA) alliance promoting AES70 control and connectivity management. The Canadian producer also partnered with CAST Software for a series of daily immersive audio demos

L–R: The Taiden team – Piotr Migatulski, Nicolas Mreches, Sarah Ghermaoui and Ilyes Ouertani

L–R: Maxell’s Elaine Casabuona and Keisuke Fujimura showcased the new J Series

L–R: Julian Bulhoff and Serkan Guner demonstrated how Riedel’s Bolero keeps audiences in suspense

showcasing the BlackTrax real-time tracking technology with its Milan-ready CS7p and CS118 loudspeakers. Enhancing the Milan cause, Neutrik developed the Milan audio modules, offering a cost-saving route in the development of future audio network solutions built on this protocol. As a committed developer within the Dante network, Yamaha debuted a number of new offerings including the SWR series of network switchers. Audinate hosted a series of various level training certification workshops to make users more confident using the Dante network. While Dante remains the leading audio network solution, its video credentials are enhanced with the Dante AV Module enabling independent routing of AV signals and interoperability with over 1,600 Dante-enabled products. Having launched software-based Dante for the Q-Sys ecosystem, QSC raised the bar in 2019. The licensing model enables Dante networked audio integration without the need for additional hardware I/O or external configuration software. Similarly, the cloud-based Q-Sys Reflect Enterprise Manager subscription service has come of age, providing real-time monitoring and management for the Q-Sys network. Just as the sum is greater than the parts, the solution sells infinitely more than the individual products. So, in a similar fashion, QSC’s Premium Business Music solutions portfolio combines products from its MP-M (paging and music mixers) and MP-A (multichannel amps and AD speakers) series. Amplifiers today rely on an integrated software platform. Celebrating its silver anniversary, Powersoft has pioneered software development since the outset and continues to do so with the advancement of the Armonía Pro Audio Suite. In terms of hardware, the canny Italians showcased the Duecanali, Mezzo, Mover, Ottocanali and Quattrocanali families. New to ISE, LEA Professional educated visitors on its Cloud Platform, which provides remote monitoring and control capabilities across the entire catalogue of IoT-enabled Connect Series amplifiers. Having made its own Quantum leap in Anaheim with the launch of the 338, DiGiCo revealed the A164D Wall LCD and A168D stageracks within the 4REA4 processing platform that adopt the Dante network. Bridging the gaps between the SQ and DLive series, Audiotonix stablemate Allen & Heath recently released the Avantis digital console. However, the UK producer

elected to focus on the virtues of the AHM-64 audio matrix processor and its comprehensive ecosystem of scalable I/O, control and Dante solutions. Lighting technology continues to increase its footprint on the ISE show floor. Showcasing its Esprite LED automated luminaire light source engine, Robe concluded a run of three consecutive appearances and Harry von Stemmen suggested that the run will be extended. In close attendance were Cameo (Zenit 300 Wash), Chauvet (Maverick MK3 Profile CX and Storm 1), Claypaky (Axcor), DTS (Euphony 3 ceiling fixtures), ETC (Augment 3D), Martin (ERA Profile and Performance), MA Lighting (grandMA3) and Madrix (Radar and FantaLED). Like audio, an exodus of lighting brands that once graced Prolight + Sound has seemingly been drawn by ISE’s lure. Buoyed by record pre-registrations, MD Mike Blackman remained confident prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony that ISE would welcome a record attendance. The combination of a winter storm and a viral epidemic may have stunted the 2020 attendance figures, but this pincer movement hardly deflated an otherwise successful exhibition by drawing quality attendees from Ulan Bator to Uruguay. Growing pains have necessitated ISE’s move to Barcelona from next year. To have remained, inertia may have resulted. Whether the Catalan hub can deliver the same excellence as experienced in Amsterdam over the last one-and-a-half decades remains to be seen. For a dynamic industry that encourages disruption, the relocation to a sunnier, yet more peripheral, part of Europe within bigger fairgrounds is a gamble worth taking.

2020 Dates:

11 – 14 February, RAI Amsterdam

2021 Dates:

2 – 5 February, Gran Via Fira de Barcelona

Total exhibitors:

1,318 (2019: 1,300)

Total attendance:

52,128 (2019: 81,225)

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Putting audio first

Pro AVL Asia discusses the field of audio scenography with the pair that first coined the term WHEN OUR SISTER TITLE PRO AVL MEA VISITED THE National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in 2019, we were struck by how the various exhibits were able to bring lifeless and often quite small and intricate historical items completely to life. One big element of this was the use of audio design to elevate the experience. Termed audio scenography, it’s a whole design philosophy that we were previously unaware of. Modern audiovisual technology has reached the point where definition, in both the audio and video domains, can create some really intricate and immersive creations. But it’s usually the visual element grabbing the most attention. Here, Polytope Agency co-founders Daniel Teige, an integral par t of the audio design at the NMoQ, and Micah Silver, take us through their vision to put audio back in the spotlight.

Why audio scenography? Over the past decade, the experience economy has taken hold of the public imagination. Industries, from museums and theme parks, to scientific research, philanthropy and orchestras, have searched for more and more engaging ways to present themselves and their content to the public. High-impact, intersensory design is becoming the new normal, particularly for cultural institutions looking to energise and engage. Within another decade, everything from retail to education will have adopted these immersive, narrative strategies. Audio was the first sensory technology capable of large-scale immersive experiences, and its recent history can teach us a lot about the future direction of immersive media culture. Audio is so ubiquitous today that most people use the words music and audio interchangeably. The visual world (VR, for example) has a long way to go before it can achieve what audio quietly already has. And yet, despite its success, we live in a visually dominated culture

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and therefore the visual-centric design industry is privileged above the aural. Nobody would think to open a high-concept restaurant without hiring an interior designer, and yet rarely does one hire an acoustician, an audio designer, a music consultant or a sound designer. Museums are often the same. Until designers are trained in a balanced, intersensory framework, we will need specialists from multiple fields to guide the way. For complex projects, this balance of expertise is essential. Sound (acoustics), audio (system design and content), sound design and music (specially created content) are the elements of an engaging audio scenographic approach. Any intersensory design benefits from the consideration of what is heard; a powerful intersensory experience demands the creation of an auditory architecture, and for place, story and emotion to be transported into lived and breathed space. The industry and standards surrounding the creation of dynamic audio experiences is in its infancy. There is no existing, effective support structure or discipline to align listening with the creative desires of our time. We created the discipline of audio scenography to address this, and it is why we founded Polytope Agency.

A newly opened feature at the NMoQ – immersive radio plays for children at the boat playground Image courtesy of Damian Schultz

What is audio scenography? Audio scenography is a design system and interdisciplinary practice that will elevate the aural experience of your project to be equal to the visual. Until now, there has been no single discipline to address this in a comprehensive way. Before the invention of audio, acoustics was able to serve this function on its own, but this is no longer the case. The phrase is derived as a fusion of several fields. In contemporary theatre and performance, scenography is a more recently developed production role that accounts for the experiential impact of a handful of media and aesthetic concerns on the overall experience. In psychoacoustics,

Throughout the NMoQ, an intricate multichannel audio design helps bring exhibits to life auditory scene analysis is the most widely adopted model for how humans transform the never-ending stream of sound information received by the ear into a meaningful sense of things and place. In audio scenography, we take responsibility for the scenographic impact of what is heard rather than providing ad hoc services that were never imagined nor can address the experience in its totality.

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DiGiCo expands Quantum theory DiGiCo has unveiled the newest additions to its lineup of Quantum consoles: the Quantum5 and Quantum338 BASED ON seventh-generation FPGAs, the Quantum338 includes 128 input channels with 64 busses and a 24x24 matrix as well as full channel processing. The console also offers a new dark mode application that provides users with a new look and feel, while three 17-inch, 1,000-nit, multi-touch screens facilitate the display of both the meter bridge and soft quick-select buttons. In addition, 70 individual TFT channel displays and the floating Quantum chassis feature 38 100mm touch-sensitive faders, which are laid out in three blocks of 12 fader banks, plus a pair of user-assignable faders, each featuring metering in a high resolution. Ultimate Stadius 32-bit ADC and DAC conversion is built into the Quantum338 as standard, along with six single or three redundant MADI connections, dual DMI slots and a built-in UB MADI USB recording interface. The Mustard processing, Spice Rack, Nodal Processing and True Solo options, all launched for the Quantum7 in 2019, also come as standard on the Quantum338. Mustard processing is a set of channel processing strips that work alongside

standard Quantum channel processing. Each strip provides a choice of two preamp modellers, a four-band EQ (including all-pass filters), four boutique-style compressor models and a gate/ducker. The Quantum338 is equipped with 36 mono Mustard processing strips that can be used on any channel type. The Spice Rack, meanwhile, supports plug-in-style native FPGA processing options, allowing users to build a ‘rack’ of up to eight insertable processors. The first of these is Chilli 6 – a six-band, multi-band compressor that facilitates control of all parameters. ‘The entire system architecture is new and exciting,’ said general manger Austin Freshwater of the Quantum338. ‘But, just to recap on a few cool highlights, we have improved transparency of audio, provided more audio toys, bigger, brighter multi-touch PCAP screens, increased visual feedback and an all-new work surface architecture.’ The Quantum5, on the other hand, follows in the footsteps of the Quantum7. Also developed with seventh-generation FPGA devices, the Quantum5 engine slots into existing SD5 frames and, with 37 faders and

three 15-inch full-colour TFT touchscreens, provides users with Quantum processing features, power and connectivity in either new or existing hardware. The Quantum5 expands the SD5 console to more than 450 channels of processing at 96kHz. It includes up to 256 input channels and 128 busses with a 36x36 matrix. The engine is also equipped with four redundant or eight individual MADI ports and two DMI (DiGiCo Multi-Channel Interface) slots for AoIP and other connectivity options, plus a built-in Waves port and two Optocore loops. Other enhancements brought about by Quantum include Nodal Processing and True Solo for monitoring. These are combined with 48 channels of Mustard processing and 12 Spice Rack processing slots, including Chilli 6. ‘The Quantum5 makes complete sense as an upgrade path for both new and existing SD5 users,’ said Freshwater. ‘It allows them to take advantage of all the new Quantum features while maximising their ongoing return on investment.’

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The next top model TASCAM HAS unveiled its Model 12 integrated production suite, a multitrack recording mixer for audio and multimedia creators featuring an integrated 12-track multitrack recorder, USB audio interface, 10 input mixer, MIDI connectivity, click output and DAW controller. Applications include music production, multimedia production, remix/EDM creation, song writing and live performance where a solo artist plays along with tracks and/or beats. Ten inputs allow the connection of a range of audio sources, from microphones to instruments or rhythm/beat sources.

Channels 1–6 feature combo XLR/1⁄4-inch inputs using TASCAM’s Ultra-HDDA microphone preamplifiers with 48V phantom power. Stereo channels 7/8 and 9/10

feature combo XLR/1⁄4-inch left channel inputs with adjoining right channel 1⁄4-inch inputs. Channel 9/10 also allows portable device connection such as mobile phones and tablets with connection via an 1⁄8-inch TRRS mini-connector or Bluetooth 5.0 connection. The Model 12’s internal 12-track multitrack recorder records WAV files (up to 48kHz/24 bit) directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards (up to 512GB capacity). Basic external DAW control (Faders, Mute, Pan, Solo, Record arming, Play, Record, Stop, FF/Rew, Jog) is available using HUI/MCU protocol emulation. The internal recorder

allows simultaneous recording/playback of 12 tracks (10 tracks and stereo master) to and from SD cards. Outputs include stereo main (XLR) and sub (1⁄4-inch balanced) stereo outputs, AUX1 and AUX2 (1⁄4-inch balanced) outputs and two individual 1⁄4-inch stereo phones outputs. Integrated MIDI in/out functionality is offered including MIDI sync and MTC, as is a dual footswitch feature for external footswitch control of the on-board digital recorder. www.tascam.com

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On-the-wall mixing

WTSD-PWHUB NEW FROM AtlasIED is the WTSD-PWHUB audio/power and control interface. Designed for use with the WTSD wall plate mixers at the headend when additional headroom control and external device integration is needed, the WTSD-PWHUB includes an emergency audio mute function for fire alarm systems and a pair of NO/NC relays that can be configured to turn the headend amp rack on or off via an auto-sleep function. Background music can be temporarily muted by pushing a priority button for paging. The interface also requires a 24VDC power supply. The WTSD-MIX31K, meanwhile, is a wall-mounted 3x1 analogue mixer with a balanced microphone/line input, an auxiliary 3.5mm and Bluetooth-summed input and a balanced line output. The manufacturer has developed it, alongside the WTSD-MIX41K, which features four balanced microphone/line inputs and a balanced line output, as part of its Time Saving Devices (TSD) line. The WTSD-MIX31K is built with commercial-grade Bluetooth technology, which reportedly allows for ultra-low noise levels and long-range connectivity, while discarding auto-connect and offering a quick disconnect bump feature. A switch on the front panel facilitates the selection of mic or line level for the XLR input, while user-enabled phantom power for condenser microphones and a 125Hz low-cut filter to eliminate unwanted low-frequency interference is enabled via the high-gain

mic inputs. A mute button silences the output to the bus and a system priority button is used to mute BGM systems across an entire facility to isolate the room. An adjustable VOX feature allows for auxiliary background audio to be muted when announcements are made. Meanwhile, the WTSD-MIX41K features a dip switch on the rear panel for choosing between mic or line level. The high-gain mic inputs incorporate userenabled phantom power for condenser microphones and a 120Hz low-cut filter for eliminating unwanted low-frequency interference. A local switch is used for triggering a global mute function, while separate level controls are presented for each input to provide control over the audio mix. The WTDS-XLR4 is an optional two-gang, four-input XLR passive wall plate that can be used in conjunction with the WTSD-MIX41K. Finally, the TSD-DAC2i is a PoE twochannel analogue preamplifier that converts analogue audio signals to Dante digital audio. It is ideally suited to be used with the company’s WTSD wall mixer series. Once converted to Dante, the audio can be transmitted over IP networks and routed in the Dante Controller software. The TSD-DAC2i features two analogue balanced line inputs with a variable gain to operate from line to mic level. www.atlasied.com

Waves gets FIT FOR AUDIO engineers who prefer the tactile response of faders, knobs and buttons from console operations, Waves has designed its FIT Controller for the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer to function as a fully integrated 16 fader bank. FIT comes with 16+1 motorised 100mm faders, each featuring mute, solo and select buttons, a multifunction rotary control and a bright display for each channel. Fader banks are controlled using eight dedicated layer switches for toggling between the eight factory or custom layers in the Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer. The channel rotary controls can be set to adjust preamp gain or pan per channel with the corresponding function label shown in the display. In addition, the 16 select channel toggles can be set to User mode to provide easy access to Mute Groups and userassignable keys.

and AVB protocols. It reportedly provides improved synchronisation, audio processing at ultra-low latency and reliability for switched Ethernet networks. The manufacturer has also released a selection of plug-ins. V11 is the new version of Waves plug-ins that allows users to future-proof their sessions, ensure continued compatibility with the latest DAWs and operating systems and receive new plug-ins added to premium bundles. V11 is installed via a new version of Waves Central, an application that lets users install and manage Waves licences across different devices. Berzerk, Abbey Road Saturator and MDMX Distortion Modules are three distortion plug-ins. Bezerk has been designed for wild, unhinged and creative distortion; Abbey Road Saturator provides an excited saturation

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Staying with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer, Waves has also released MyMon, an iOS/ android app that gives musicians onstage direct control of their monitor mix. Users can self-manage input channel levels, mute, pan, link multiple channels to a single fader and customise sound with the built-in master bus EQ. In other news, SoundGrid BR1 is an AVB-to-SoundGrid bridge that adds realtime audio processing capabilities to AVB networks and currently supports PreSonus AVB networks. The BR1 is a rack-mountable unit that enables users to stream up to 64 audio channels between Waves SoundGrid

effect; and the MDMX Distortion Modules include three distortion plug-ins based on Screamer, Overdrive and Fuzz. OVox is a voice-controlled synthesiser and vocal effects processor that can be used as a plug-in or standalone app (with or without a DAW) to create vocoder, talkbox, harmoniser, pitch/tune and vocal arpeggiation effects. Finally, the SuperRack plug-in lets users run up to 128 audio channels through multiple instances of Waves plug-ins with near-zero latency and operates in a SoundGrid audioover-Ethernet network. www.waves.com

Out-of-the-box simplicity QSC HAS added to its AcousticDesign Series with the AD-P.HALO, an integrated SUB/SAT pendant loudspeaker system featuring an integrated 6.5-inch subwoofer and four 2.75-inch transducers in a single enclosure. At 200W RMS, the AD-P.HALO offers significant dynamic headroom that is said to surpass the background music performance of traditional two-way pendant-mount speakers. Users can integrate AD-P.HALO alongside any number of AcousticDesign loudspeakers (ceiling-mount, pendant-mount or surface-mount). The system is ‘ready to install right out of the box’, reducing installation time and labour costs. In addition, by using Q-Sys network amplifiers or QSC DSP-enabled amplifiers, integrators can take advantage of QSC’s Intrinsic Correction proprietary voicing algorithm for QSC loudspeakers, which

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reportedly helps to further reduce the set up time and tuning process. ‘Our extensive conversations with integrators revealed common struggles associated with other pendant loudspeaker systems in this class,’ said Travis Nie, product manager, installed loudspeakers at QSC. ‘With the quality of the AcousticDesign Series, we knew we could deliver a rich sonic timbre needed for foreground atmospheres, an ability often lacking in traditional pendant loudspeakers. We also needed to eliminate the frustration spawned by excessive assembly times, which can take 30–40 minutes or more for each loudspeaker. The AD-P.HALO delivers on both promises with an all-in-one system that takes minutes to install.’ www.qsc.com

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d&b adds to SL-Series AVAILABLE IN both flown and ground-stack (G) versions, d&b audiotechnik’s KSL-SUB is the newest member of the SL-Series line array family. The small, lightweight sub extends the frequency response of a KSL system down to 36Hz and operates with two forward-facing, 15-inch drivers and a single, rear-facing, 15-inch driver driven with two-way active amplification. Measuring 100cm x 90cm x 45cm and weighing 82kg, the KSL-SUB delivers an output of 139dB driven by d&b D80 amplifiers. The KSL-GSUB has a streamlined form, minus the KLS-SUB standard rigging hardware. Using a new KSL-SUB adapter frame, the KSL-SUB can be deployed above KSL-Tops as part of a flown array. The hybrid KSL-SUB touring cart allows users to leave the KSL flying frame on top of the KSL-SUB adapter frame below the subwoofers during transportation. The German manufacturer has also released a pair of new software features for its existing products. First is CPL for SL-Series, which aims to simplify the adjustment of SL-Series line arrays for certain venues. The ‘CPL’ derives

from ‘coupling’. The CPL function shapes the array frequency response of a room and, according to personal preference and its frequency shelving functionality, will prevent access to the full frequency range potential of the system when needed. This means that the LF headroom below 100Hz is not fully available from the SL-Series cabinets when CPL is active. The new CPL software also enables SL-Series speakers to shape LF and low/mid responses independently, providing individual controls for low and mid-array response. The second new software feature is Temperature Humidity Control (THC) real-time, high-frequency compensation for use with loudspeaker arrays. This offers high-frequency compensation when temperature and humidity fluctuate as part of the d&b ArrayProcessing software. Fluctuations in temperature or humidity are addressed in real time via the R1 Remote Control software. It is compatible with any d&b arrays operating in ArrayProcessing mode. www.dbaudio.com

ST 12-SMA II

RCF gets active THE 12-INCH ST 12-SMA II and 15-inch ST 15-SMA II are 1,200W active ultra-compact speakers for rental companies and musicians. Designed as a professional sound reinforcement solution with up to 130dB (ST 12SMA II) and 131dB (ST 15-SMA II) SPL and low distortion, the speakers have been designed for high-powered music applications, DJ sets and vocal reinforcement, with or without subwoofers. They provide 90° x 60° coverage and incorporate FiRPHASE for a 0° phase response. The frequency response is 45Hz to 20kHz. The woofers are said to deliver a deep and accurate reproduction of the lower frequency range, while the 1.4-inch horn-loaded compression driver offers a ‘very open and natural’ midrange sound. The solid machined aluminium structure stabilises the amp during transportation

and assists in heat dissipation. The cabinet is built from high-strength birch plywood coated with black textured polyurethane. A power-coated metal grille protects the front, and an acoustically transparent sound foam backing on the inside of the grille reportedly ensures protection from dust and humidity. The Italian manufacturer has also released new firmware ver.230 for the M18 digital mixer. Pre/post setting of AUX5/6 fader sends are now recalled with SHOWs and metronome configurations are now saved into Snapshots. The two-hour rec limitation has been removed and now multiple files are generated after each two-hour limit to reportedly ensure gapless recording. The complete registration can be reconstructed on a DAW. www.rcf.it

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Martin Audio hits a beat EXTENDING THE manufacturer’s BlacklineX series, Martin Audio has unveiled the X218 subwoofer and the XH15 passive two-way system, designed for the club and entertainment markets. The X218 is a dualdriver, high-performance subwoofer with an operating range of 42Hz to 200Hz (+3dB). It produces 141dB peak SPL (half space) with low distortion and can be used singly or stacked horizontally. It features dual 18-inch/ 4-inch voice coil, long-excursion drivers in a reflex enclosure with eight large ports to reduce air turbulence at high output levels. The X218 is fitted with a 35mm pole-mount socket for mounting BlacklineX full-range enclosures, while integral M10 inserts provide for eyebolt suspension of a single enclosure. The high-power Blackline XH15 has been designed to improve the performance of the existing Blackline X15 in a wide-bandwidth system. Extended frequency response is provided by a 15-inch LF driver and a 1.4-inch exit compression driver mounted on a rotatable 80˚ x 50˚ constant directivity HF horn. The LF driver features a waterresistant cone and a lightweight, high BL, neodymium motor system with inside/outside coil windings for improved heat transfer. An aluminium demodulating ring reportedly reduces distortion and improves midrange clarity at high levels.

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The S.10 is a compact, two-way passive loudspeaker with a 10-inch/2.5-inch voice coil, LF driver and a 1-inch exit HF compression driver with a 1.4-inch polyimide

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Staying with the entertainment market, Martin Audio has also launched the S.Series passive two-way systems. The enclosures feature a user-rotatable horn for vertical or horizontal orientation and multiple M8 threaded inserts. The trapezoid enclosures are braced internally to reduce panel resonances and improve sonic performance and are finished in a textured black paint, with drivers protected by a perforated steel grille. Rear ports couple the low-frequency output to walls or the ceiling, while the LF drivers have demodulating rings to reportedly provide clear, distortion-free vocal reproduction, even at high SPLs.

S.Series diaphragm. The S.12 is a two-way system featuring a 12-inch/2.5-inch voice coil LF driver unit and a 1-inch exit compression driver with a 1.4-inch polyimide diaphragm on a rotatable 80° x 50° HF horn. Finally, the S.15 features a 15-inch/3-inch voice coil LF drive unit and a 1-inch exit HF compression driver with a 1.75-inch polyimide diaphragm for extended high-frequency response. www.martin-audio.com

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Electro-Voice steps up THE EVOLVE 30M compact column loudspeaker system from Electro-Voice has been designed as a step up in allround per formance compared to other column speakers in the same size and price categories. It includes an eightchannel digital mixer, studio-quality on-board effects, and remote control of all audio, effects and mix functions from the next-generation Electro-Voice QuickSmar t Mobile application (available from the Apple Store and Google Play). The system comprises a speaker array, a two-piece pole connector, an array and pole backpack carr y case, and a powered subwoofer, making it an ideal choice for solo musicians/per formers and smaller musical groups and venues. The full-range column array comprises six lightweight 2.8-inch neodymium drivers to provide 120° coverage via proprietar y waveguides, while array-formed 40° asymmetrical ver tical coverage means that acoustic output is directed towards both sitting and standing audience members. The array enclosure is constructed from a durable composite material and incorporates an ergonomic aluminium handle. It is acoustically optimised using four tuning por ts hidden out of sight on the rear of the enclosure.

The 10-inch subwoofer is housed in a 15mm wood enclosure with a high-efficiency laminarflow vent design. The array and sub are connected via a two-piece symmetrical aluminium pole with internal wiring and magnetically assisted latching. A Class-D amplifier provides up to 1,000W of output power: 500W to the subwoofer and 500W to the column array. The speakers are protected by a black powder-coated, 16-gauge steel grille. A white version will be available in spring 2020. The Evolve 30M’s control panel features EV’s QuickSmart DSP, which allows navigation of system parameters via an LCD with single-knob control or via the app, as well as multiple options for signal routing and inputs. Functions include four presets (music, live, speech and club), three-band system EQ (low, mid and

Max volume for a new decade KICK-STARTING THE new decade for German manufacturer LD Systems is a second-generation model of its flagship MAUI 44 active column system. The MAUI 44 G2 combines a single 15-inch neodymium subwoofer with an attachable vertical array loaded with 12 3.5-inch MF woofers and four 1-inch HF drivers coupled to a BEM-optimised waveguide in a cardioid configuration. Incorporating DynX DSP technology, the 1,500W RMS system delivers distortionfree audio while outputting a maximum 130dB SPL. The use of aptX and AAC coding reportedly ensures high-definition full bandwidth audio over Bluetooth, while the integration of TrueWireless Stereo technology enables wireless stereo sound from two MAUI 44 G2s. The ICOA series is a newly designed active coaxial series of loudspeakers for use in full-range, satellite and monitor applications. The rotating, BEM-optimised CD horn together with the DynX DSP presets maximise flexibility for the current 12-inch and 15-inch models with four presets, three-band EQ and a delay function. Extended bass reproduction of the horn-loaded woofers to 50Hz negates the need MAUI 44 G2

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high), seven-band graphic EQ (in mixer mode), five userprogrammable presets (store and recall settings), phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and a master volume control to optimise gain structure. The digital mixer has multiple inputs (four XLR/ TRS combo mic/line inputs, one XLR/TRS combo stereo line input, one RCA, one 3.5mm stereo and one high-Z instrument input) with professional-grade preamps and mix functions. Independent channel aux sends, high-Z and foot switch inputs are also included, along with a range of effects (30 presets, including chorus, delay, flange and reverb) via two FX channels. All of the above are said to help reduce setup time by minimising the need for external equipment such as a mixer and effects pedals. The mixer and on-board effects can be controlled via the QuickSmart mobile app or via the single-knob/LCD inter face. www.electrovoice.com

ArcM asylum VOID ACOUSTICS has added a pair of stage wedges to its Arcline series in the form of the ArcM 12 and ArcM 15. Providing foldback to performers onstage, the new monitors join the Arcline 8 line array module, 212 flyable low-frequency enclosure, as well as the 118 and 218 subwoofers in the Arcline family, which is growing to offer a complete touring PA setup. The ArcM 12 has been designed as a lightweight (weighing in at 19kg) and versatile monitor, complete

The 12-inch ArcM 12 is said to offer significantly reduced port noise and air distortion following FEA (finite element analysis) conducted by the manufacturer. Its frequency response is between 60Hz and 18kHz (±3dB), with a maximum continuous output of 130dB, reaching up to 133dB peak output. It is a passive speaker, which reportedly enables it to be easily integrated with a touring operator’s existing setup.

with multiple working angles that allow for use as a near-field monitor in, for example, a DJ booth, or as a conventional stage wedge. It’s built with a low-profile footprint to be more visually appealing for those in the audience, while the inclusion of pole- or wall-mounting options enables its use as a main PA system when required.

The ArcM 12’s bigger brother, the 15-inch ArcM 15, also offers simple integration, according to the manufacturer. It is heavier, at 22.5kg, and has a frequency response spanning 50Hz to 18kHz (±3dB), with a maximum continuous output of 130dB and a peak output of 134dB.

ICOA 15A for a dedicated subwoofer in many live applications. Class-D power amplificaton delivers 126dB maximum SPL and 300W RMS performance, while two line/mic input channels provide individual gain control and a mono mix output. The BT versions enable wireless Bluetooth streaming to play entire songs or backing parts from a smartphone or tablet. The speakers are equipped with four aluminium handles, a shock-resistant front grille and a 36mm dual-tilt stand attachment for 0–5° angling. A range of accessories for installation and transport are available. www.ld-systems.com

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Mackie extends SRM Series DESIGNED FOR a variety of professional sound reinforcement applications, Mackie has unveiled its SRM V-Class series which consists of three models: the SRM210 V-Class, SRM212 V-Class and SRM215 V-Class, with 10-, 12- and 15-inch low-frequency transducers, respectively. The transducers employ large magnets for maximum efficiency, while the over-engineered speaker motor and voice coil produces increased output and transient accuracy. Additional cooling vents surrounding the voice coil combine with directional cabinet por ting to repor tedly ensure maximum heat dispersion and reliability. The 1.4-inch polymer high-frequency driver

and accurate sound, while Intelligent Bass Management technology uses the processing power of V-Class to keep low end in check. The SRM210 V-Class can deliver up to 131dB SPL from 45Hz to 20kHz; the SRM212 V-Class offers up to 135dB SPL between 42Hz and 20kHz; and the SRM215 V-Class powers out up to 136dB SPL between 40Hz and 20kHz. On the back panel, SRM Mix Control features a built-in, four-channel digital mixer with two channels equipped with a mic/line/instrument combo input, a dedicated 1⁄8-inch stereo aux input and stereo Bluetooth input. A high-contrast,

full-colour display repor tedly enables easy single-knob access to mixer and processing parameters, including channel levels and EQ, application- and venuespecific voicing modes and an alignment delay. Users can save and recall up to 10 user presets and the entire system can be locked with a four-digit passcode. SRM V-Class loudspeakers can also be controlled wirelessly with Mackie’s SRM Connect app for iOS and Android, which offers access to all adjustments and settings. SRM212 V-Class

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SRM212 V-Class rear provides a nearly flat response for smooth highs that are described as sounding natural and balanced. The Sym-X horn is said to produce minimal distor tion, even at high output, and offers a symmetrical, flat response at the crossover point. All SRM V-Class models incorporate Mackie’s new 2,000W Class-D amplifier with a universal power supply (100–240 VAC) that includes Power Factor Correction for stable operation, even when AC power is unstable. A dedicated processing module monitors and protects the amplifier in real time, providing system limiting and protection without affecting sound quality and tonal balance. Multiband compression targets specific frequency ranges to prevent system overloading, rather than turning ever ything down at the expense of overall output. The manufacturer’s Advanced Impulse DSP Proprietar y Acoustic Tuning is said to produce cr ystal-clear sound across the entire dispersion area of 60° x 40° (HxV). A precision crossover and transducer time alignment ensures balanced

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NEXT-PROAUDIO HAS developed its new i series for installation settings, such as restaurants, bars, retail outlets and corporate environments. The series comprises the i4, i6 and i8 speakers. The i4 features a 4-inch LF transducer and 0.8-inch dome tweeter, while the

i6 has a 6-inch LF driver and 1-inch HF driver, and the i8 possesses an 8-inch LF transducer and 1-inch HF driver. They are each constructed with an IP65 weatherproof, plastic enclosure available in either black or white, making them suitable for outdoor use as well as indoors. A Phoenix connector with four positions can be found on the back plate of the i series speakers. A screw connector, meanwhile, provides a simple means of wiring the system, allowing for installation in more awkward spaces. The i4, i6 and i8 also come with a U-Bracket made from steel with a hot-dip galvanisation coating and a layer of zinc to help resist corrosion. Pan and tilt brackets are alternatively available for the i4 and i8 speakers. All three models in the series can be used at 100V or 16Ω. In high-impedance mode (100V), a multi-tap transformer is available with three different taps that can be used according to the amount of 100V power and impedance needed. www.next-proaudio.com

DAS heralds a new Event DAS AUDIO has created a self-powered, ultracompact line array fulfilling the requirements for entry-level users. The first model – the Event-26A – provides plug-and-play set up features including Fast Set Splay (FSS) and DAScontrol software configuration. The double 6.5-inch v-shaped configuration creates a uniform 100° horizontal coverage down to 76Hz (±10dB). The internal two-channel 400W (AES program) Class-D amplifier comes with 24-bit DSP including crossovers, presets, delays, limiters, FIR filters for constant phase response and high dynamic headroom. The 16.36kg polypropylene cabinet is IP43-rated by virtue of a specially

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designed rain protection jacket covering the rear powerCon input and output connectors together with the DAScontrol LCD screen. Finished in a black texture paint, between four and 16 cabinets can be arrayed using dedicated rigging accessories or several cabinets can be pole-mounted for more portable events. Accompanying the Event-26A for lowfrequency extension down to 40Hz (±10dB), the Event-115A is a compact, self-powered, front-loaded, bass-reflex subwoofer. Incorporating a single 15-inch low-frequency transducer, the birch plywood model can be flown with the Event-26A using compatible rigging hardware. The specially designed 15FW4 transducer provides long excursion, while minimising distortion, and is powered by a 600W (continuous program) Class-D amplifier. Like the 26A, the subwoofer includes an LCD screen with the DAScontrol interface for simplifying preset selection. Event-26A

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L-ACOUSTICS HAS built upon its flagship Kara line array, adding flexible directivity with the new Kara II modular line source. Kara II features Panflex, which gives it fourin-one directivity, and is built to fit with any sound design, offering consistent coverage and SPL distribution for precise focus in four different directivity patterns: 70–110° symmetrical and 90° asymmetrical, steering to either the left or right.

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When used in its 70° configuration, Kara II reaches a peak of 2dB higher than when it’s used at 110°, reaching 142dB. Kara II is a two-way, active WST enclosure with a bandwidth (–10dB) between 55Hz and 20kHz when in its 70° configuration. The system weighs in at 26kg. Existing Kara owners are not to be left out in the dark, though. L-Acoustics notes that Kara sales continue to rise, so the French manufacturer is also releasing a kit to upgrade existing Kara modules with Panflex, effectively transforming them into Kara II units. ‘When we introduced Panflex to the industry, our clients told us this was the only thing missing from Kara,’ said Florent Bernard, executive director of application design. ‘We listened, and the new Kara II brings our medium-format line array into a new era of added directivity and improved polar stability.’ L-Acoustics has released another sequel in the form of the LA-RAK II AVB flyable touring rack, which offers 12 channels of amplification in a 9U frame. It includes three Milan-certified LA12X amplified controllers, two LS10 AVB switches and power and signal distribution panels that have been prewired to offer plug-and-play, reliable and redundant networked audio. ‘Launching a dedicated AVB rack is our way of making tours and mobile installations as fast and simple as possible for sound professionals, while further improving audio quality,’ explained Genio Kronauer, director of the electronics development. The pair of LS10 AVB switches, occupying a space of 1U within the rack, facilitate dual network redundancy and a full AVB ecosystem from a P1 processor at FOH to the Milan-certified amplified controllers. If a failure occurs on the primary audio network, the redundant AVB network will

automatically switch over with no audio loss. Up to eight channels in one AVB stream can be passed over a single cable. The LA-RAK II AVB is rugged, featuring a shock-absorbing inner frame, and protective and handling elements to withstand life on the road. It is compatible with any voltage standard as well as legacy LA-RAK II and LA-RAK standards. In brief, L-Acoustics has released a significant software update for its L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology that will enable users to monitor the positioning of any tracked object in a 3D view. With L-ISA Controller version 2.0, source parameters – including pan, width, distance and elevation – can be mapped and scaled to all certified tracking systems. www.l-acoustics.com

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AED Audio launches with Flex AED GROUP has established AED Audio, set up to serve as a premium audio brand with a new product range. Its first products are the Flex6 multipurpose loudspeaker and the Solid15 and Solid28 subwoofers. The Flex6 loudspeaker is designed for a variety of applications thanks to its versatility in deployment. The 1,300W RMS-powered speaker can be mounted on a pole, stacked to create a column array, flown as a line array with up to 16 cabinets or placed horizontally in pairs on a pole in a sub-top combination, among other configurations.

module, it reportedly provides an output of up to 137dB SPL. Its frequency response is between 25Hz and 150Hz. www.aedaudio.com

Flex6 The Solid15, meanwhile, is a compact, front-loaded, 15-inch, 1,800W RMS subwoofer that can be used as a standalone unit, flown or stacked, and is therefore designed to meet the needs of various application types.

Solid15 Finally, the Solid28 is a dual 18-inch bandpass powered sub, which can be combined with the Solid15 and Flex6 to form a system for use in large-scale applications. With a 3,000W RMS amplifier

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JBL HAS added the 104-BT (black) and 104-BTW (white) desktop reference monitors to its Professional One Series to allow content creators and audio professionals to stream studio-quality audio via Bluetooth or play back audio using a standard wired connection. They reportedly deliver clear, detailed sound while mixing and editing and include an array of accessible input options, smart features and a compact design. They are said to provide sound for every listening scenario, with the added flexibility of wireless streaming.

POLAR 10 is a new columnar PA system from HK Audio, designed for reinforcing a variety of performers and applications, including musicians and DJs, presentations and speeches. Comprising a subwoofer and two columnar elements, the system features a four-channel mixer with five programmable user presets, Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming capabilities and what the manufacturer describes as an ‘assertive bass response’. The midrange/HF column is split into two sections to allow added portability. The upper section features six 3-inch midrange drivers and a 1-inch constant directivity horn designed for low distortion. Tuned with a 120° throw pattern and engineered to impede feedback, it is reportedly capable of delivering frequencies from low/ mid up to 20kHz. In addition to serving as a PA system, it can also be used as a stage monitor, replacing wedges if placed behind the performer. Polar 10 can also be placed on a raised stage and aimed at the correct height by removing the column’s lower spacer section out of the stack. Meanwhile, the subwoofer’s birch plywood cabinet houses a 10-inch woofer built with ‘an extra-long’ voice coil, as well as a 2,000W power amplifier to drive it. The system comes bundled with a padded gig bag for storing the columnar elements and a padded cover that protects the subwoofer while on the road.

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The monitors have been designed for production work spaces, thanks to features such as a front-panel input control that selects Bluetooth, aux, RCA, TRS and the additional option to combine all inputs. Front-panel volume control allows level adjustments without straying from the sweet spot, while a front-panel headphone jack can mute the speakers when switching to headphones. Dual 1⁄4-inch balanced, dual RCA and single 1⁄8-inch inputs, along with Bluetooth, can reportedly accommodate a wide range of signal sources. JBL has also announced the launch of its first-ever branded cinema amplifiers. The DSi 2.0 Series builds on the manufacturer’s Crown DSi Series amps to combine the DSP of Crown’s CDi DriveCore Series with a higher-power design. The DSi 2.0 Series includes three power configurations – 350W, 700W and 1,200W – available in analogue and analogue-plus-digital versions with Dante/AES67 and SNMP connectivity. The amps provide four channels of amplification with bridgeable outputs in a 2U footprint, and are PowerMatched for JBL Cinema loudspeakers to reportedly deliver greater power density in the same rack space.

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Power tower SPANISH LIFTING tower manufacturer Guil’s latest offering is the TMD-570 line array tower, built to carry loads up to 800kg at a height of up to 8m. It is similar in design to the smaller TMD-545 line array tower, which carries 500kg up to 6m high, only built to a larger scale for use at bigger events. In addition, the TMD-570 can be used with a motor or manual hoist for lifting arrays.

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DSi 2.0 Series The monitors feature a coaxial driver that pairs a contoured low-frequency woofer with a soft-dome tweeter. The cabinet’s low-frequency port works with the driver to provide low-frequency performance down to 60Hz. A 60W Class-D power amplifier distributes 30W per speaker for ‘clear and undistorted output’. Alongside audio playback from mobile devices, Bluetooth 5.0 streaming allows audio professionals to reference mixes over Bluetooth using a professional monitor, rather than a consumer portable device.

DSi 2.0 Series amps can power up to four JBL surround speakers with a single channel in high-power-density 2Ω mode and include parametric EQ, FIR processing and LevelMAX limiting. Dual network audio ports allow for primary and secondary networks configured as switched (daisy-chain) or redundant (star) topologies. In brief, the manufacturer has unveiled the Pasíon and KP G2 Series karaoke loudspeakers for the China and APAC markets.

Constructed with reinforced stacking truss developed by Guil, the TMD-570 features a specially engineered base that reportedly allows the entire structure to be stowed away in one piece. Folding stabiliser legs, a detachable head piece and stabiliser braces allow for compact storage options, as the unit can measure as little as 94cm x 187cm x 21cm when stowed. The manufacturer has also designed the system for quick and easy installation.

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D Squared adds bodypack transmitter THE DBU-LEMO bodypack transmitter is the latest addition to the D Squared product series from Lectrosonics. It is fully compatible with the DSQD digital receiver and offers a tuning range between 470MHz and 608MHz – going up to 614MHz for the export version. Designed with circuitry to extend its operating time from a pair of AA batteries, the DBu-LEMO provides RF power selections at 10mW, 25mW and 50mW, allowing for use in a variety of licensed and unlicensed applications. With an audio frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.0/–3dB), a dynamic range of 110dB before limiting and a flat in-band phase response, the beltpack transmitter is also built with a digital architecture to facilitate encryption in high-level security applications. Lectrosonics states that studioquality audio is achieved thanks to the components used in the preamp, a wide range input gain adjustment and analogue limiting controlled via DSP. The input gain is adjustable in 1dB increments over a range of 52dB, allowing users to match the input signal level, while maximising the audio dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio. A two-way IR port facilitates a fast

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COUNTRYMAN ASSOCIATES has introduced the portable Phantom Power Supply with flexible power options and selectable voltage settings. Transmitting DC electric power through microphone cables, the Countryman Phantom Power Supply is designed to produce an ultra-low noise to keep audio signals clean.

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The Phantom Power Supply can run on either a single 9V battery, two 9V batteries (granting it a longer life) or a 9V wall adapter. In addition, voltage output options of 12V, 24V and 48V can be selected, further extending the battery life of the device for microphones that don’t require 48V power. The unit’s die-cast aluminium body and low-profile switches have been designed to ensure ruggedness for enduring life on the road.

Endian’s LectroRM, meaning users can change settings, including frequency, audio level, RF power level and sleep/ unsleep, from their smar t devices. The aluminium housing is the same size and shape as the previous generation DBa and DBu units, so users can match their accessories with the DBu-LEMO. The 00 Lemo three-pin connector and input wiring is also identical to that on the SSM micro transmitter, enabling the use of existing lavalier microphone cables and audio adapters.

set up and allows for data sharing between units, including encryption key transfer. A switch on top of the unit can be configured as power on/off, mute or talkback. It can also be bypassed altogether. A micro USB jack, meanwhile, can be used to update the unit’s firmware when out in the field using Wireless Designer software on a Mac or PC. The DBu-LEMO can also respond to remote ‘dweedle tone’ commands from thirdpar ty apps such as New

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Earthworks debuts instrument-mounted mics EARTHWORKS AUDIO has debuted a new series of instrument-mounted microphones for stage, audio and broadcast, and will release a variety of capsules and instrument clips over the next 18 months. According to the manufacturer, the most prominent feature of the Gravity Series is low selfnoise. No additional gain is necessary because of the placement right on the source, reportedly making the microphones sound even quieter than they are. The first mic in the series will be the omnidirectional G339 and features the largest diaphragm of any Earthworks omni, while the first interchangeable instrument mount has been

designed for saxophones and brass instruments. The manufacturer has also stepped into the sound reinforcement market with the release of the SR3314 and SR5314 wireless vocal microphone capsules. The sound is achieved by coupling the studio-quality, small-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule with a Class-A amplifier circuit that leverages Earthworks patented and proprietary technologies. The capsules feature a tight cardioid polar pattern, a consistent low-frequency response across a wide range of distances and an

DPA MICROPHONES is targeting content creators looking to implement immersive audio in their projects with the release of the 4560 Core binaural headset mic. It has been designed to capture what each ear hears so that later, when content is played back through headphones, the listener can experience immersive sound as it would have been live and in person. The manufacturer states that the 4560’s capabilities are suited to applications such as sound system documentation, soundscape analysis and sound quality assessment, as well as sound for theatre productions and video games.

A pair of DPA’s 4060 Core miniature microphones sit at the ‘core’ of the 4560 headset. They are mounted on two ear hooks located just outside the user’s ear canal, much like a pair of earbuds. They capture the sound being heard by the person wearing the 4560 during a recording, replicating it 1:1. The ear hooks are attached to a flexible headset

The SR3314 and SR5314 attenuation of sound sources located beyond 90° – with maximum rejection at 180°. The SR3314 is designed to work with any handheld wireless transmitter that uses a standard three-ring concentric connector.

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Røde adds NTGs RØDE MICROPHONES has expanded its NTG series of mics aimed at broadcast and production with the NTG5 and VideoMic NTG. The NTG5 is a shor t (measuring 203mm) shotgun mic, built to be ultra-lightweight at 76g and for use in demanding recording applications with a bundled WS10 windshield, PG2-R pistol grip and other accessories.

It features what is described as a unique acoustic design with circular por ts that replace the linear slots often found on shotgun mics. This, Røde states, of fers better transparency and a more natural and uncoloured sound. The manufacturer also promises a tightly controlled frequency response and a smooth of f-axis response, as well as low self-noise at 10dBA, with a directional supercardioid polar pattern. The VideoMic NTG bridges the NTG and VideoMic ranges. Riding the

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coattails of the NTG5, the VideoMic NTG is ‘a hybrid microphone that brings the signature broadcast-quality sound of our NTG shotgun range to a compact, feature-packed VideoMic,’ according to Røde founder and chairman, Peter Freedman. www.rode.com

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This includes wireless microphone models made by Shure, Lectrosonics, Sony, Line 6 and Audio-Technica. The SR5314 is designed to work with Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 Series, Digital 6000 Series, 2000 Series, Evolution G4 500 Series, Evolution G4 300 Series and Evolution G4 100 Series.

that can be adjusted to best fit the user’s head. Foam screens are bundled with the

microphones for damping wind noise when needed. DPA product manager René Mørch notes that the 4560 Core binaural headset mic can also be used

in applications requiring discretion, as the microphone is so small that it may give the impression the user is only wearing a pair of headphones. ‘This can be very useful for people recording in hostile environments where it is not safe or appropriate to show a microphone,’ he said. ‘But even for normal podcasts, binaural recording provides content that is much more immersive, alive and compelling compared to traditional recording techniques.’ In brief, the 6066 Core Subminiature headset microphone is now available in three colours: beige, black and brown. www.dpamicrophones.com

Sennheiser finds the light THE SENNHEISER HD 25 headphone has been on the market for more than 30 years. With a simpler headband design, the manufacturer has launched the HD 25 Light with the same sound signature as the original product. Capable of handling high sound pressure levels, the closed, supraaural HD 25 Light features a dual-sided, 1.5m-long, detachable cable and a screw-on jack adapter (3.5mm to 6.3mm). The new model has a frequency response of 16Hz to 22kHz and a maximum sound pressure level of 120dB. Impedance is 70Ω and the headphone weighs approximately 120g. In the face of the ever-shrinking UHF spectrum, Sennheiser has also launched a Link Density (LD) Mode for its Digital 6000 wireless microphone series. The LD Mode is said to significantly increase the number of links that can be operated in congested RF environments. While the standard Long Range Mode of Digital 6000 operates with a 400kHz channel spacing to ensure best audio and RF performance, the LD Mode uses half of the spacing, namely 200kHz. Behind the LD Mode is the new Sennheiser Performance Audio Codec (SePAC) which has been designed to strike a new balance between channel count on the one hand and RF and audio performance on the other.

‘The LD Mode provides productions with a choice where there simply was none before,’ said Tom Vollmers, manager for the professional portfolio at Sennheiser. ‘They are now able to increase the number of channels by accepting slight trade-offs in the audio frequency response and RF range. This can be a good solution for applications that only have a very limited spectrum.’ www.sennheiser.com

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Televic finds its confidence TELEVIC CONFERENCE has launched the Confidea Flex, a wired conference device with a built-in touchscreen that uses software licences to add or remove functionality to a device, which makes it reportedly easier for integrators to configure a meeting room. It is installed with a full-colour touchscreen so that delegates can see more information and have meeting controls at their fingertips. Confidea Flex has a 5.2-inch touchscreen with an anti-fingerprint coating to give attendees a better view of the meeting. Information such as who is speaking, the position in the request lists over voting options and agenda items can be accessed at any time. Chairpersons get additional controls and tactile guides for visually impaired users can make the device more user-friendly. Confidea

Flex also uses haptic feedback where the screen recreates the physical touch experience with gentle vibrations to give users more confidence when voting. The device uses software licences to reportedly simplify installation in large conference settings.

WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY manufacturer Crestron has unveiled its Flex MX Series to reportedly simplify connection to the room display with just a single cable. Flex MX runs native Microsoft Teams software and provides a BYOD option on the same device to decrease total cost of ownership. As with other Crestron Flex solutions, Flex MX offers IoTbased provisioning via the Crestron XiO Cloud service with remote desktop capability. Crestron has also announced the release of a user interface update for its table-top meeting and collaboration solution, Crestron Mercury. The new interface features a cleaner, modern design that ‘makes it easier for users to access what they need, with more information

on the home page and call screens, including room schedule, status and availability’. The redesigned UI will ship with all new Crestron Mercury units and is available for existing units via a free firmware upgrade. The update has been added to the auto-update for Crestron Mercury and has become the default on all systems. Information on how to install the new UI experience on existing Crestron Mercury units is available via a Crestron Online Help article so technology managers can evaluate it prior to the auto-update. Crestron Mercury includes the latest AirMedia 2.0 wireless presentation UI, which provides automatic detection of the web browser and app installation for one-click wired or wireless connectivity and presentation, as well as support for Miracast connectivity to boost collaboration in any meeting space. The update also includes plugand-play support of Crestron AirBoard for capture, display and sharing of whiteboard content and support for Crestron Certified Drivers to enable control of any display.

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SYMETRIX IS saying ‘goodbye to traditional analogue microphone lines that are prone to noise induction and general signal degradation’ as it introduces the xIO Stage 4x4 Dante stagebox, which, the manufacturer claims, provides a ‘superior’ digital option when integrating an audio system into ‘demanding stage environments’. The Symetrix xIO Stage 4x4 is an audioover-IP solution built for durability and to install within any NEMA 8x8x4 electrical

enclosure. It of fers four analogue mic/ line inputs and four line-level outputs for conver ting signals to and from Dante for transfer over standard Cat-5 and -6 cables from a stage or any other location to the manufacturer’s Radius NX, Prism or Edge DSP systems. In addition, the xIO Stage 4x4 features 24-bit, 48kHz A/D/A conver ters, as well as Neutrik XLR connectors. It has been built with cable management tie-points and is said to allow for

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Babyface returns FOUR YEARS since RME Audio first released the Babyface Pro audio interface into the world, the German manufacturer has introduced the Babyface Pro FS, a 24-channel, 192kHz, bus-powered USB audio interface that offers several improvements over the original. The new Babyface Pro FS adds a +19/+4dBu switch on the bottom of the device, providing a way for users to reduce the output level directly, therefore improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for sensitive active monitor and avoiding distortion and overload. This helps in keeping TotalMix FX faders at almost 0dB. A full SteadyClock FS circuit, as used in the ADI-2 Pro FS, is employed to ensure system immunity to lowest and highest jitter. Meanwhile, the 3.5mm TRS (tip, ring and sleeve) phones output sees power rise from 70mW to 90mW and the THD (total harmonic distortion) of both

Babyface Pro FS In other news, RME has updated the ADI-2 DAC ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768kHz DA converter. There is said to be an additional 2.5dB of headroom for the XLR, RCA and IEM analogue outputs, raising the undistorted intersample peak limit to +4dBFS.

ADI-2 DAC FS phones outputs has been improved by up to 10dB. This uses the same output op-amps as RME’s ADI-2 Pro and has an output impedance of 3.5mm TRS lowered from 2Ω to 0.1Ω. The SNR of the mic inputs has also been improved from 112.2dB to 113.7dB, the TRS line inputs SNR from 114dB to 116.3dB (120dBA) and the THD line inputs by 8dB. Latency is reportedly lowered by six samples on the AD side by the new ADC (analogue-to-digital converter), which offers five samples of AD and seven DA samples. RME also stated that all improvements were achieved without raising the power consumption of the unit and that a K-slot (Kensington Lock) is included for theft protection.

The ADI-2 DAC FS also comes with an extended infrared remote control, the MRC (multi-remote-control), which can control up to four different future RME devices. The MRC currently works only with the ADI-2 DAC, with more products in development. In brief, RME has announced that its interfaces are now compatible with the latest macOS Catalina 10.15.x, which can be updated immediately if the apps are 64 bit and have ‘notarised’ drivers. Catalina is compatible with several RME devices including the Babyface Pro, Digiface AVB, Digiface Dante, Digiface USB, Fireface 802, Fireface UC, Fireface UCX, Fireface UFX II, Fireface UFX+, MADIface Pro, MADIface USB and MADIface XT. www.rme-audio.de

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the simple reconfiguration of input sources. Power is delivered via a PoE injector or PoE network switch and once signals are on the Dante network, they can be routed by a Symetrix DSP, repor tedly without degradation, into multiple zones. The Symetrix Composer software also facilitates the real-time set up and control of the system from a Windows PC. www.symetrix.co

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Dedicated to audio SOLID STATE Logic has launched its first-ever dedicated audio interfaces. The two-in/two-out SSL 2 incorporates two classic analogue mic preamps together with 24-bit/192kHz conversion, a single high-grade headphone output, monitor mix control for critical low-latency monitoring tasks and balanced monitor outputs with a high dynamic range. The Legacy 4K mode gives users the ability to add extra analogue character to input sources. The SSL Production Pack software bundle is also included, featuring some of SSL’s own studio-grade Native plug-ins. The SSL 2+ feature set builds in a production hub, an extra headphone output with independent monitor mix, MIDI I/O and additional unbalanced outputs for DJ mixers. The manufacturer has also released Live V4.10 for the SSL Live consoles, including the L100, L200, L300, L350, L550

(including L500 and L500 Plus) as well as SOLSA software. The new Event Manager allows live engineers to create events that can perform one or more actions when one or more input states are met. This means that a single trigger can activate multiple output actions, or multiple triggers can activate a single output action. The V-Auxes and V-Stems feature provides users with the ability to make mix adjustments from groups of paths using VCAs. Spectrum Analyser is a new graphical FFT analyser overlay available across channel and bus, EQ and filters, allowing an engineer to identify and resolve problem frequencies, while DAW Control brings support for the HUI protocol, primarily for engineers requiring record or playback Pro Tools systems. www.solidstatelogic.com

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FOLLOWING THE aquisition of KLANG:technologies in December 2018, DiGiCo has been integrating the 3D in-ear monitoring specialist’s technology into its digital mixing consoles. The pairing has now, however, resulted in a new piece of hardware: the DMIKLANG, an immersive in-ear mixing expansion that can be mounted directly into DiGiCo consoles and comes equipped with DMI slots. The DMI-KLANG follows the formula of the KLANG:fabrik individual in-ear mixing system. ‘This is the first hardware product since KLANG and DiGiCo joined forces,’ explained DiGiCo general manager, Austin Freshwater. ‘We took KLANG:fabrik’s immersive inear mixing core and rebuilt it with today’s latest FPGA technology. With one device, we can now deliver immersive mixes of 64 inputs for 16 musicians. This is the highest input count of any KLANG product to date. And the best thing is, we were able to bring the processing latency down to a quarter of a millisecond.’ DMI-KLANG connects directly to the internal audio stream of

a DiGiCo console without the need for additional hardware I/O or overhead, allowing users to route any audio channel from the console to the DMI-KLANG and return an immersive mix to an aux merge input. Using the DiGiCo-KLANG console link, monitor engineers can retain their familiar mixing workflow while gaining immersive in-ear mixing functionality. DMI cards are available, offering MADI (TP, BNC), Optocore, Dante and several other digital formats. Additionally, the KLANG:app can be used in conjunction with the system, enabling personal mixing via a smart device or computer. ‘The DMI-KLANG is just the beginning of a new line of products,’ revealed KLANG’s co-founder, Pascal Dietrich. ‘Together with the DiGiCo OrangeBox and the many I/O expansion cards available today, we can now interface with almost any professional digital mixing console.’ www.digico.biz www.klang.com

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Ecler goes wireless

Cat with four lines THE CP64EE MultiCAT6A released by Klotz AIS is a quad-Cat-6a multicore cable designed for the transmission of data in installations and secure mobile networks. It was developed for the 500MHz frequency and is reportedly suited to applications with data transmission rates of 10Gbit/s and distances of up to 100m. The manufacturer states that it is ‘the ideal solution for all 1000Base-T and 10GBase-T Ethernet applications’. The four data lines offer a characteristic impedance of 100Ω. Each possesses

four twisted pairs and AWG 23/1 solid conductors dual shielding (S/FTP) to protect against electromagnetic interference. The CP64EE is built with Neutrik’s Cat-6A etherCON connectors and, as with Klotz’s other cables, includes labelling for each individual line, and steel mesh strain relief grips with a loop. It is downward compatible and can be used for Dante, AVB, AES50 and MADI over CAT applications. www.klotz-ais.com

WiSpeak AS THE trend for professional wireless audio continues, Ecler has released WiSpeak, described by the manufacturer as ‘a whole new dimension in terms of easy and fast pro audio installations’. WiSpeak boasts stable wireless technology, surface coverage and a quick set up, and allows users to share audio content from the Core master unit to the Cube and Tube receiver units – two models of wireless loudspeakers featuring a 5-inch cabinet and 3-inch lamp style, respectively. With up to 500m2 coverage per Core unit, the system also incorporates the WiSpeak grip mobile application that is said to allow full control of the installation in the palm of the hand. The HUB1616 and HUB1408, meanwhile, are Ecler’s latest digital audio managers that incorporate DSP with frequency shifter, delay, graphic EQ and factory settings for plug-and-play use. Both models feature several control possibilities through the front panel, Ecler pilot mobile application with graphics panels and TP-NET protocol for third-party devices. The units also provide single zone control with source selection, three-band tone and volume control. Designed for both mobile and fixed installations, the LABI1 series is a new compact PA system for users ‘looking for a fast and easy installation combined with long-lasting performance’. The series consists of two subwoofer models – the LABI1-SB18p (powered) and LABI1-SB18

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LABI1 series (passive), both with 18 different DSP configurations – and the LABI1-C100i, a column comprising 12 3-inch loudspeakers. Switching to video, Ecler has released the VEO-MXH44, a 4x4 HDMI video matrix compliant with HDCP 2.2 and 1.4. It supports HDR formats and has been developed for applications requiring 4K/UHD at 60Hz. The VEO-MX44 also features analogue audio de-embedding and EDID management. www.ecler.com

Micro defends its cables DEFENDER, A brand owned by Adam Hall, has announced the release of the Micro 2 cable protectors. These have a 3-D LaserGrip surface that can reportedly withstand up to two tons per 7.8 x 7.8 inches and are made from recycled inhouse materials.

They can be adapted to any location such as end ramps or bends and are equipped with patented hinges. Alongside the release of Micro 2, Adam Hall has launched a new website to provide users and potential customers with the key facts of each of Defender’s products.

High tech for the new decade AS WE start a new decade, Tasker is focusing on the development of single cables that are able to carry out multiple services at once. Cat-7 cables are a significant example of this, where only one cable is needed to carry audio, video and signal data at very high speeds. For this reason, Tasker has released a series of Komby cables with Cat-7, designed for mobile laying. Tasker’s own C747 contains four Cat-7 S/FTP stranded cables that, thanks to their soft PVC sheath and an external diameter of just 19mm,

are said to be extremely soft and flexible. Tasker reports that these features make this cable ideal for both mobile laying and the realisation of assembled cables to be used on cable drums. Tasker has also added four high-shielded DMX cables plus a 3x2.5mm² power cable in the form of the C744. The manufacturer describes the C744 as a complex cable suitable for many applications but mostly for assembled cables for live events. Tasker also offers smaller siblings for the C744: the C743 is contained in a single soft PVC sheath with three Cat-7 S/FTPs, two DMXs and one 3x2.5mm² power cable; the C735 Super is composed of two Cat-7 cables and one 3x2.5mm² power cable; and the C734 Super comes with one Cat-7 S/FTP and one 3x1.5mm² power cable. All the cables can be widely used for high-speed data transmission, particularly in data centres and broadcast studios, and can be manufactured on demand with LSZH or PUR sheaths.

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Capture-KMC50 Incredibly thin 50-cm line array microphone | k-array.com

The Capture-KMC50 microphone with Pure Array Technology features 16 x 6 mm electrect condenser cardioid capsules in a line array configuration. Higher directivity and longer throw are achieved by linking up to 4 units to create an impressive continuous array that allows users to explore new microphone techniques and applications.

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Tour guide Navilution NAVILUTION WI-FI has been developed by Listen Technologies specifically for sightseeing exhibits and tour operators. It delivers GPS-triggered content to visitors through their smartphones. Combining the technologies of Listen Technologies’ Listen Everywhere audio-over-Wi-Fi platform with the GPS triggering functionality of the Navilution Next wireless tour commentary delivery system, Navilution Wi-Fi connects to a wireless network, delivering multiple audio sources to visitors, allowing them to listen to tour narration in different languages without the need for internet

access. However, visitors will need to download the Listen Everywhere app on their Android or iOS devices, selecting their preferred language before being able to listen to automated, locationbased content. In addition, the Listen Everywhere app can be customised with branding and promotional video content. When an internet connection is available, links to special promotions, advertisements for affiliate venues and destinations can also be included.

Audinate extends Dante TWO SOFTWARE-BASED Dante products have been developed to give manufacturers and developers the ability to deploy Dante into products where it wasn’t previously feasible, explains Audinate, such as where the price point or form factor made integrating dedicated Dante hardware challenging. Dante as software is also said to give users the ability to deploy Dante retroactively to products already in the field, add new features and functions to products on the fly and configure the number of Dante channels for a particular application.

Dante Application Library allows software developers to integrate Dante functionality directly into their PC and Mac applications. Each instance is wholly contained within each application and not shared with other resources, allowing multiple Dante-enabled applications to run simultaneously on a single computer. Developers can integrate Dante device discovery and subscriptions directly into their conferencing, recording, lecture capture and media playback products. Dante Application Library has been designed to provide access to Dante-

Dante Embedded Platform allows manufacturers to add full Dante functionality in software running on Linux for x86 and ARM processors with minimal additional hardware. Two options are available: an SDK with validation tools will reportedly eliminate guesswork by allowing OEMs to qualify existing x86 and ARM-based products for Dante performance requirements. For new products under development, Audinate will also provide complete reference designs for popular ARM SoC chipsets such as Analog Devices’ ADSP-SC589 and NXP i.MX 8M Mini QuadLite.

enabled products such as microphones, DSPs, amplifiers and powered speakers. QSC has announced that it will begin to deploy Dante Embedded Platform with the Q-Sys Ecosystem to enable native, softwarebased Dante audio channels, while Audinate has unveiled a reference design with Analog Devices (ADI) for Dante Embedded Platform on the ADSP-SC58x family of SoCs with ARM CPUs. Zoom Video Communications has teamed up with Audinate to integrate Dante Application Library into its Zoom Rooms application for video meetings.

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A-T expands 3000 Series A NETWORK port has been added to AudioTechnica’s 3000 Series frequency-agile true diversity UHF wireless systems to allow network control and monitoring. Described by the manufacturer as unique for a wireless

The manufacturer has also announced the release of its Wireless Manager software, a Mac OS/Windows application for remote configuration, control, monitoring, spectrum management and

CEDAR’s surveillance update

3000 Series system in this price category, the network port allows the 3000 Series to be compatible with A-T’s proprietary Wireless Manager software, a Mac OS/Windows application for remote configuration, control, monitoring, spectrum management and frequency coordination of compatible Audio-Technica devices in sound reinforcement or installed sound applications. The software package offers a broad range of control and management functions of networked receivers, grouped into three tabs: Device List, which auto-discovers connected compatible A-T hardware and allows users to populate a device list of Audio-Technica and other manufacturers’ wireless systems; Frequency Coordination, which allows realtime spectrum scanning via the 3000 Series wireless with network option or other A-T connected network-enabled receivers, or the option of using the pre-loaded television channel database for off-site planning; and Monitor, which allows live monitoring of connected systems with the option of filtering the displayed devices by assigned tag groups.

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Wireless Manager software frequency coordination of compatible Audio-Technica devices in sound reinforcement or installed sound applications. With connectivity for the 5000 Series wireless microphone system and the new 3000 Series featuring network control and monitoring, the software package offers a broad range of control and management functions of networked devices, and is grouped into the same three tabs: Device List, Frequency Coordination and Monitor. www.audio-technica.com

CEDAR AUDIO has updated its Trinity multi-user surveillance recorder, processor, transcription and reporting system. Version 4.1 offers three enhancements, which the manufacturer has implemented in direct response to requests from users in the fields of law enforcement and intelligence, including counter terrorism, drug enforcement, customs and border control and military intelligence, as well as air and marine accident investigation. Trinity 4.1 provides Master/Slave functionality for use in multi-user installations. It allows users to determine suitable parameters for speech enhancement of a particular piece of audio, programming the settings of one or multiple slave systems. Slaves can be set as compulsory, meaning the local user cannot override the parameter values determined, or voluntary, which provides the local user with the Master

values but does not let them override them. The new Transcription capability allows actions to be assigned to playback devices such as the Infinity USB pedal, including play/pause, fast-forward and fast-rewind or slow playback. The final new feature Trinity 4.1 brings is Dante compatibility through the use of the Dante Virtual Soundcard. Its ability to transfer multiple audio channels from input devices to the recorder using standard networks rather than large quantities of audio cables simplifies installation and makes it more cost effective. CEDAR stated that systems are also more robust than traditional audio cabling and can therefore be used over much greater distances, making them particularly suited to environments such as central monitoring posts. www.cedar-audio.com

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Coda beta CODA AUDIO has released the beta version of the Coda System Optimiser 3D prediction software, designed for use in both installation and live event applications. Coda System Optimiser continues to undergo development from the manufacturer’s R&D team, whose ultimate goal is that the software be compatible with Coda’s entire loudspeaker catalogue. While the beta release will only be compatible with particular Coda models, the manufacturer states that its availability will allow users to provide feedback, assisting with fine-tuning the product. ‘This is a ground-up development, so taking the long view, it’s very important to us that audio professionals out in the field are directly involved with the evolution of our 3D system optimisation software,’

Zylia saves time

explained Coda Audio’s David Webster. ‘A beta release gives us the opportunity to allow early engagement for Coda users operating in real-life environments. Our System Optimiser allows the pinpoint design

of Coda systems from the smallest fixed install to the largest, most complex stadium production.’

POLISH DEVELOPER Zylia has enhanced its Zylia Studio software package with a v2.0 upgrade that now saves more time with a new workflow and automatic calibration. Once musical instruments have been placed correctly around the microphone, the dynamic energy map helps musicians to track their positions. Figure-8, Blumlein Stereo, Cardioid, Stereo XY and Mid-Side presets have also been added. Mixing capabilities are improved with the addition of an EQ placed on ever y track, allowing the frequency response to be adjusted in three bands up to 20kHz.

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tick boxes replacing Boolean UI options; the ability to export the current frame of live video; SockPuppet personality editor; Media Asset browser viewed as a list; lock layers in place on the timeline to avoid

accidental edits; the export of internally made textures; and multi-edit list imported or exported via CSV.

disguise adds NDI support r17 IS disguise’s latest software update that has been developed following feedback from the manufacturer’s community of artists and technicians. The software is said to allow users to previsualise every pixel of a project before an event or installation. r17 introduces Manipulators to this previsualisation so that multiple objects on a 3D stage can be selected and then offset, rotated and scaled at a click of a mouse. A further feature of r17 is PreComps, where users can route video content between different layers using the flexible timeline and blend and mix content sources to create a complete look. This

new workflow means that a pre-composition of layers can be created and reused in multiple locations. SockPuppet projects – which allows users to control disguise via a lighting desk, iPad or networked device – are said to perform better and need fewer complex setups. r17 also includes NDI support, allowing users to stream an NDI source from content tools to the disguise stage in real time. Integration with NDI can also be used as a streaming preview from content tools, such as 3DSMax or AfterEffects, that enable users to finalise content accurately in-situ. Additional features include alembic file support; 3D feathering and masking;

ArmoníaPlus updated devices, the system is also capable of measuring system health indicators such as headroom, temperature, voltage and impedance to ensure optimal per formances of all elements and will automatically alert users in case of malfunctions or element failures. Engineers can also now use the Event History function to track uploaded programs, user logins and diagnose any long-term system issues. HealthPlus has

THE LATEST version of Powersoft’s ArmoníaPlus audio system management software introduces HealthPlus, the replacement to the software’s previous Events tab, which gives sound engineers a streamlined monitoring environment of all elements in a given sound system with improved communication, control and reporting. HealthPlus’ display gives engineers a complete suite of system diagnostic controls to reportedly monitor the health and effectiveness of any sound system in real time, meaning it can be used with a touring PA or in a fixed installation. In addition to input monitoring for power amplifiers, speakers and other connected

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improved reporting, giving users the ability to track multiple indicators at once over an hour time log period for more detailed system monitoring. www.powersoft-audio.com

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Yamaha simplifies system design YAMAHA HAS introduced a free online tool called the Yamaha In-store Music System Advisor (YIMSA) to help users design background music (BGM) systems for small- and medium-sized premises. It has been produced for SIs who do not have an in-depth knowledge of audio or are unaware of the Yamaha product range. YIMSA asks straightforward questions such as ‘what is the atmosphere of the space’ and ‘what quality of music is desired’ and provides system

recommendations based on the answers. When the size of the space has been entered, YIMSA will recommend a choice of ‘good’ or ‘best’ solutions, based on Yamaha’s VXS and VXC series speakers and MA/PA series amplifiers. The recommendation will also suggest speaker layouts for the system. The tool works in any web browser and can support up to 10 languages. www.yamaha.com

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High Velocity from Atlona ATLONA PROMISES a range of new features and ‘flexible deployment options’ for the second generation of its Velocity IP-enabled AV control platform. Velocity, described by the manufacturer as ‘the AV industry’s first fully IP-enabled control solution’, will now offer new options for planning and scaling AV control system designs up to large, enterprise-wide installations. The updated Velocity’s new functionality includes room scheduling, unlimited BYOD use for AV control, integration with soft codec platforms such as Zoom Rooms and Cisco WebEx, AV asset management, and cloud-based remote monitoring and management. In addition to BYOD devices, Atlona’s 5.5- and 8-inch Velocity touchpanels can be employed. The updated Velocity System platform also offers new hardware and software server gateways, including the VGW-HW-3 (providing AV control for up to three rooms, room scheduling for up to six rooms and up to 250 simultaneous IP connections), the VGW-HW-10 (AV control for 10 rooms, room scheduling for 20 and 250 simultaneous IP connections) and the VGW-HW-20 and VGW-SW (both delivering AV control for 20 rooms, room scheduling for 40 rooms and up to 500 simultaneous IP connections).

The VGW-SW can be used with one or more VRL-SW licences, as each licence provides AV control for one additional room and room scheduling for two additional rooms. Each of the server gateways allows for system set up and management from a web browser, with Google Calendar- and Microsoft Office 365-compatible room scheduling, centralised management of installed Atlona AV devices, and access to Velocity Cloud Lite for remote configuration and management of AV control and room scheduling systems. They also support secure data communications standards, such as IEEE 802.1x for hardware gateways, and allow for a second, redundant Velocity System gateway to be added to a system.

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Atlona has also launched the new 4K/UHD-ready AT-DISP-CTRL standalone display control system, created for automating meeting spaces. The plugand-play device is intended for meeting

spaces that lack AV switching abilities, removing the need for handheld remote controls often used during presentations. Finally, the OmniStream 111 wall plate (AT-OMNI-111-WP) is a single-channel networked AV encoder, compliant with HDCP 2.2 and suppor ts HDMI sources up to 4K/UHD at 60Hz with HDR – including optional suppor t for 12-bit Dolby Vision content at 60fps – plus embedded audio. It features visually lossless VC-2 video compression technology and combines with OmniStream networked AV decoders to repor tedly achieve ultra-low, sub-frame latency from encode to decode. www.atlona.com

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Peerless kiosk PEERLESS-AV HAS unveiled the KIPICT2555 all-in-one portrait kiosk, which is powered by BrightSign digital signage technology. The KIPICT2555 has been designed to be aesthetically ‘sleek’ so that it won’t be out of place in indoor settings. It offers Full HD 1080p60 single video decoding, HTML support, networked content playback and a wide range of features, such as interactivity thanks to its GPIO port, remote snapshot, live text, media feeds and multi-zoning. Also new from Peerless-AV is the HPF650 pull-out pivot wall mount. This has been designed for on-wall or recessed/in-furniture applications and for 32- to 65-inch displays. It can support flat panels weighing up to 2.7kg and is VESA-compliant. Swivel functionality ensures everyone in the room can see the display.

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KIPICT2555

Finally, the Direct View LED (DvLED) videowall solutions include a curved, floor-to-ceiling LED wall and an in-window LED wall on a floor track system. The 5x5 curved, floor-to-ceiling videowall uses InfiLED DB Series deep black, high-definition

LED displays on a Peerless-AV DvLED mount custom designed to a specific angle that positions each tile at 4°, curving to a 16° angle at the top. The videowall will show partner content and link to a themed selfie station to engage with visitors. The 3x5 in-window videowall uses an Absen Acclaim A27 Series LED on a custom DvLED mount from Peerless-AV, which moves backwards and forwards on a floor track system. The DvLED mounts not only support curved (concave and convex) and moveable (trolleys, pivots, floor and ceiling track) configurations, but adapt to a wide range of potentials, including recessed, front and rear serviceable, floor standing, floor to wall, floor to ceiling and ceiling suspended. www.brightsign.biz www.peerless-av.com

Ready to board in UHD LG BUSINESS Solutions has added to its range of Interactive Digital Boards with the TR3BF series, which is available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch variants. All three are UHD displays that combine IPS panels and IR touch technology for responsive interaction with up to 20 simultaneous multi-touch points. There are two types of stylus pens available for the TR3BF boards (65TR3BF, 75TR3BF and 86TR3BF), which also allow users to erase content with the palm of their hands. In a classroom or presentation setting, the TR3BF boards can also be connected to the mobile devices of up to 30 audience members on the same network, supporting interactive

applications such as voting, questionnaires and literature sharing. Screen sharing is also enabled with laptops and mobile devices via the network. Support is offered for the Chrome web browser in Android OS, integrating with certain Android and Note Apps to create an SoC (System on a Chip) without a PC. Also new is the 86-inch 86TN3F Interactive Digital Board, which employs In-Cell touch technology designed for greater visibility and touch performance. The 86TN3F features an IPS panel in UHD and is compatible with LG’s pressure-sensitive Active Pen. www.lgsolutions.com

dnp offers transparency

THE DNP ClearSign is an 80-inch transparent display designed for digital signage applications. The Danish manufacturer describes it as a ‘crystalclear’ optical projection screen with ‘no blurring of objects behind the screen’, allowing the background behind the display to remain visible while also displaying content. dnp ClearSign relies on ultra-short-throw projectors that fire from steep angles and have a small footprint. The screen is 8.3mm thick and can be suspended from ceilings, positioned on a floor stand or be integrated into a wall. It has been designed to be easy to clean

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and is available with or without a frame, or as a complete plug-and-play solution with screen, frame, wire suspension kit and a dnp laser projector. In other news, dnp describes its Supernova XL as ‘the world’s largest optical front projection screen available as a single screen solution’. It features true optical lens technology for highcontrast images, reportedly without the need to dim the lights or pull curtains. The extra-large image area is obtained by joining together two sheets of optical film to provide a viewing area that is said to appear virtually seamless in use. The screen is designed to maintain a geometrically flat and uniform image. The framing system reportedly keeps the optical screen material tensioned, while vertical and corner reinforcement bars, out of sight at the back, are said to prevent frame sagging and twisting. The screen is available in any aspect ratio and image size up to 230 inches in 16:9. It is supplied as standard with an 80mm-wide black frame. Frame options include four different colours.

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the latest developments in combined bezel and improvements to the optical properties and mechanical robustness. The FHD554-XZHR is a remote power model that is said to provide improved reliability and redundancy capabilities. Both units can be combined with Christie’s ML25 mount to deliver a total depth of less than 4 inches. Christie has also welcomed the SUHD983-P flat panel to the Secure series. This 98-inch, 10-bit LCD flat panel can be installed in either portrait or landscape mode and is equipped with advanced input connectivity supporting up to 8K. Four separate content-filled windows can be displayed simultaneously, making it ideal for installations where multi-view visuals are necessary. Built into the SUHD983-P is multisource viewing and scaling, reportedly eliminating the need for an external processor in most cases. The panel includes HDMI 2.0b and Display Port 1.4 input connectivity, an OPS slot compatible with Phoenix EP and provides 500 nits brightness.

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Vivitek brightens up VIVITEK HAS introduced the DK10000Z and DU8195Z, suited to 24/7 operation and 360° installations in large venues, and boasting maintenance-free durability, flexibility and simplicity. The compact DK10000Z weighs 29kg and offers 4K-UHD

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resolution and 10,000 ANSI lumens brightness, while the DU8195Z offers a mix of features and connectivity, with picture clarity in WUXGA and 13,500 ANSI lumens brightness. Both models use a long-lasting laser light source to reportedly

ensure a constant brightness level and colour performance and 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. The projectors come with a range of features, including a wide choice of lenses, 3G-SDI, HDBaseT and a 360° free tilting angle. There are eight optional lenses ranging from a 0.38 to 8.26:1 throw ratio alongside a motorised zoom, lens shift and lens position memor y capacity. Projection image alignment is installed in the products as well as multiscreen edge blending, warping and keystone correction features. A built-in light sensor inside the projector monitors the level of light so that when a reduction in light is detected, the projector will adjust the electricity power to increase the light output back to the pre-defined brightness level.

TriCaster goes Mini NEWTEK HAS launched its next-generation TriCaster Mini, a compact system that allows users to take it with them anywhere, set up and get star ted in a matter of minutes, as well as stream to social media outlets. The plug-and-play setup of the new video production system allows newcomers to video production to work their way towards creating more sophisticated programmes and offers resolutions up to 4K.

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Telestream goes with the flow SCREENFLOW 9 is the latest version of Telestream’s Mac-based video editing and screen recording software, offering new features such as multiscreen recording, added editing tools and clip editor. The new multiscreen recording functionality provides additional space for laying out multiple applications, helping viewers to follow processes and examples. Clip editor, meanwhile, enables media clips to be

previewed and cut to size before they are dropped into a timeline, reportedly reducing the number of adjustments needed to timeline sizing and viewing parameters, and streamlining the editing process. Other new editing tools include the timeline tools palette, which offers Hand, Zoom, Blade and Track Select functions. Cursor functions can be switched via hotkeys, simplifying timeline navigation and allowing

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users to create quick track splits and select entire layers in the timeline. Proxy resolution editing is said to reduce the demands on the CPU when editing high-resolution images, so that users can edit content without their hardware slowing down. New click effects are also available, with updated radar click effects facilitating further customisation of cursor looks. Telestream has also announced postorigin content monitoring capabilities for ABR stream media within its iQ ABR monitoring solutions. According to the manufacturer, OTT streaming providers face two challenges: managing the customer experience and capitalising on advertisement revenue. Whether managing content preparation on-premises, leveraging cloud infrastructure or using technology partners, the new capabilities allow users to track key performance indicators and alert them of impairments that would affect the customer experience. In terms of advertisements, the updated iQ solutions are said to enhance visibility of ad avails from ingest to postorigin with consolidated SCTE-35 reporting that identifies when ad opportunities are accurately delivered in the streaming domain.

TriCaster Mini’s eight external video inputs will suppor t any combination of compatible sources. Its four NDI connections with PoE simplify video, audio, tally, power and control. Also, two input modules with PoE directly connect to existing HDMI devices, upgrading them to NDI-compatible sources. The package comes with both entr y-level and advanced production tools, including built-in vir tual sets, animated transition effects, replay for spor ting events, streaming, recording, projecting and onetouch social media publishing. Also available for the new TriCaster Mini is the NDI | HX Camera application for mobile devices, which can be downloaded from the Apple store. This feature allows video, up to 4K UHD from an iOS device, to be transmitted over Wi-Fi as an NDI source and connect with TriCaster Mini systems on the network.

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Analog Way becomes an alpha ANALOG WAY has added a new product to its LivePremier series of 4K and 8K live presentation systems and videowall processors. The Aquilon RS alpha offers the same core features as the rest of the products in the range and includes eight HDMI 2.0 inputs, four HDMI 2.0 outputs configurable as single screens, edge-blended widescreens or scaled auxiliary outputs, two dedicated 4K Multiviewer outputs and up to four 4K or eight HD freely assignable mixing layers in a 4U chassis. Its modular design allows users to swap I/O cards to accommodate a variety of connectivity arrangements to match the source and display requirements.

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Alongside other products in the LivePremier range, Aquilon RS alpha combines industrialgrade reliability, real-time 10- or 12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power compliant with HDR and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency. With native Dante audio routing capability, up to 64 channels of audio can be embedded or de-embedded over a Dante network. The system is controlled by an HTML5based user interface that reportedly simplifies configuration and operation through a range of features such as live programme and preview workspaces, multioperator collaboration, keyword search and multi-language support.

The LivePremier range also includes five high-performance, pre-configured products (Aquilon RS alpha, RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4) as well as customisable models (Aquilon C and C+) that can be adapted for any project

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The Datapath to 4K graphics DATAPATH’S IMAGE4K graphics card is pegged as the company’s new flagship product for providing 4K content on up to four displays. Up to six cards can be used in the same system to output full 4K60 4:4:4 content to up to 24 displays via HDMI 2.0, or up to 96 HD screens, making for a total output of 199 megapixels. The Image4K card is fully compliant with the manufacturer’s Display Configuration Tool, Diagnostic Suite and WallControl 10 videowall management software. Support is offered forlaunched HDCP 2.2 when using HARMAN HAS CloudworX Manager, capturefrom cards. theDatapath first application its cloud-based Datapath has also updated its Wall CloudworX software which has been developed software, with v2.2.0 offering to Designer unify the configuration, deployment and a ‘complete solution’AVL for systems. project monitoring of Harman’s integrators designing multiCloudworX Manager is browser-based segment videowalls. which allowsLED systems integrators to install,

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Composer and SymVue updates SYMETRIX HAS released Composer 7.2 and added a number of new features, including monitoring of Powersoft Duecanali, Ottocanali, X4 and X8 amplifiers and Panasonic WP-9XX amplifiers. A new Emailer Control Output module, when triggered, can send an email message with predetermined subject and body FC-18 copy to a predetermined email address via a predetermined email server. With version 7.2, the input label of the output tab of a Matrix Selector now displays the channel name, instead of the input THE FC-18enabling is a display ‘on/off’ controller number, source selection by text for (4:4:4) HDRInHDMI signals and and4K@60Hz drop-down menu. addition, users HDCP 2.2/1.4 signals antype 18G of (6Ganper can now change the at unit existing channel) rate.file, It accepts andthe outputs an design indata a site and only physical HDMI signalofafter andand equalising. On attributes thereclocking unit (inputs outputs) detection of the onset of an input signal, the FC-18 sends an ‘on’ command to the display or projector and when it detects the loss of an input signal, it sends an ‘off’ command. The FC-18 can also be used to control a display device manually via front-panel buttons, Ethernet or contact closure switches. Commands are sent to the display device via CEC, RS–232 or Ethernet, while data tunnelling between the RS-232 port and the Ethernet ports is also supported. The FC-18 also includes one HDMI input and one HDMI output, along with three ports: one Ethernet on an RJ45 connector, one RS-232 on a three-pin terminal block and one USB port on been a female USB Type-A connector. Composer has updated to v7.2 The power source is 5V DC and consumption is 580mA. In other news, the Aspen-1616UX is a 16x16 matrix switcher for SDI signals up to 12G. It

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will change, while all other processes stay the same, including control screens. Composer’s SymVue GUI authoring features have also been updated. Users can now choose up and down buttons that can be configured like other buttons in the control screen, enabling volume change without dragging a fader or requiring custom logic that turns a fader into a button. When one or more controls are selected in edit mode, typing text changes the text displayed on the control where appropriate, without having to select the text in the properties window. In addition, equalises andto reclocks dedicatedthe hotinput keyssignal are said make itthe fast output signal to gain extended reach and easy to increase/decrease thesignal font size extension. It auto-adapts 270Mbps to of a selected control in afrom control screen. 12Gbps data rates and accepts SDI, HD-SDI, HD-SDI, 6G and 12G SDI-compliant input 3G www.symetrix.co signals with video resolution of up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:2) 30bpp. Using high-quality coaxial SDI cables, extension is supported up to 300m for SD signals; 200m for 1.5G HD signals; 100m for 3G and 6G HD signals; and 80m for 12G 4K signals. The ASPEN-32UFX is a 32-port matrix switcher for SDI signals up to 12G SDI. Each SDI port can be defined as either an input or output, enabling flexible configurations such as a 1x31 distribution amplifier, 31x1 switcher, 16x16 matrix switcher or any other input−output combination. The switcher is compatible with HDTV and supports a maximum data rate of 12Gbps. Kramer Equalization and re-Klocking technology rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances. www.kramerav.com

use. Output channels can also be selected individually whereas they were previously only available in pairs. This allows for L-R switching and offers more complex signal the top and bottom jacks. Meeting SMPTE routing. ST208-1 and ST 2082-1 protocols, theto Further updates allow Windows users integration of 12G+mode high-bit videomode provides launch Systemwide in ASIO if video resolutions 4K, 8Ksupport and beyond. their output deviceof doesn’t WASAPI. Lighter in weight than traditional HD support video Mac users, meanwhile, now have full patchbays, thewhen Ultrausing VideoPatch is an for Reference OS 10.15 Catalina. all-metal construction that ismode ratedcan for also a Both Systemwide and Plugin minimum of 20,000 insertion/withdrawal notify the user of new updates as soon as cycles. they become available. www.switchcraft.com www.sonarworks.com

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Brompton shines bright DYNAMIC CALIBRATION from Brompton Technology has been designed to enable LED panels to achieve a higher brightness and wider colour gamut than is possible with legacy calibration techniques while also maintaining uniformity. To benefit from Dynamic Calibration, an LED panel must be fitted with a Brompton Tessera R2 receiver card and needs to be measured using Hydra, the manufacturer’s advanced measurement system custom-designed for LED panels. Hydra is an all-in-one solution that incorporates all the measurement instruments and processing required for panel measurements to enable Dynamic Calibration. Set up time is said to be minimal – users need to align with the panel at either 4m or 8m, with no focus, exposure or zoom adjustments required. The Hydra system relies on tight integration with the Brompton R2 receiver card in

Hydra each panel to speed up the measurement process. It takes measurements using

multiple instruments simultaneously, achieving 20Gbps data capture so that a colourimetric imaging measurement reportedly takes only 33ms compared to multiple full seconds for legacy systems. ‘Dynamic Calibration is a flexible approach that uses the R2’s Dynamic Engine to process incoming video in an entirely new and innovative way,’ said Brompton’s CTO, Chris Deighton. ‘Before making any decisions, the Dynamic Engine gathers a vast array of data, including the incoming video pixels, the video signal’s metadata, Dynamic Calibration metadata, the precise capabilities of each individual LED and the user’s preferences for how the image should be displayed.’ This information is processed in real time, with no added latency, to determine the best way to drive each LED. Areas of the image where peak brightness is the most important visual aspect will make full use of the LED’s peak brightness,

while areas requiring extreme saturation will make full use of the LED’s maximum colour gamut. The result, according to the manufacturer, is brighter whites, higher contrast ratios, more saturated colours and true-to-life accuracy. In other news, Brompton Technology has launched its HDR solution that adds to the larger brightness range that HDR already provides with more headroom for even brighter content and saturated colours that might otherwise be clipped. The result, according to the manufacturer, is an image that is perceived by the brain as sharper and more detailed with greater depth. ‘Brompton’s implementation of HDR is very different from anything else already on the market and has required us to re-imagine the fundamentals of how LED video processing should work,’ added Deighton. www.bromptontech.com

Elation engages audiences LIGHTING MANUFACTURER Elation is continuing to ‘develop creative lighting solutions that engage audiences’. The first of several new products is the Fuze Pendant, a full-colour-spectrum house lighting solution with high CRI, smooth dimming and up to 11,000 lumens of power that has been designed for large area illumination and high-ceiling applications but compact enough to fit in smaller spaces. The unit comes with a variety of lens accessories as well as pendant, yoke or recessed ceiling hardware, while DMX, 0–10V and emergency battery connection are said to support any connectivity requirements.

51,000 lumens from a 950W LED engine, Artiste Rembrandt has been designed for applications requiring superior wash output, bright and powerful beams, and quiet operation. Proteus Lucius is a compact, IP65rated LED profile fixture with framing that reportedly offers ‘outstanding projection qualities to cut through any environment’.

Fuze Wash FR optical design is reportedly capable of projecting tight beams to wide washes, while the unit provides over 12,000 lumens of output from its 300W white LED engine. Users have access to a variety of effects options, including CMY colour mixing plus colour wheel, variable frost, gobos and zoom.

Artiste Mondrian Artiste Rembrandt is an LED wash fixture with ‘endless’ framing that offers an optimised wash field and a wide colour-mixing gamut through its variable SpectraColor engine. Providing up to

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Fuze Pendant Next are two Artiste units: Artiste Mondrian and Artiste Rembrandt. Artiste Mondrian is said to be the brightest LED Profile FX fixture Elation has produced to date. It offers high centre intensity and narrow beam angles, a full FX package and a wide colour-mixing gamut through the variable SpectraColor colour mixing system. Artiste Mondrian features a large 226mm front lens and provides over 50,000 lumens from a 950W LED engine.

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The unit provides 31,000 lumens from its custom-designed hotspot 580W LED engine and features fast zoom optics and a full FX package. To finish, there are two Fuze products: Fuze Wash FR and Fuze SFX. Fuze Wash FR is an automated LED Fresnel wash fixture with a 92 CRI engine that uses a homogenised, full-spectrum RGBMA LED array. The LEDs are said to produce accurate colour reproduction and deliver a 14,000-lumen output at 6,500K. The wash delivers variable whites from 2,400–8,500K, a wide zoom range and framing beam control. Fuze SFX is a new concept LED spot FX fixture designed for applications requiring a compact, multipurpose luminaire. The

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Grand SolaFrame HIGH END Systems has released what it calls a ‘go-to workhorse’ in the form of the SolaFrame 1000. Ultra-bright and high CRI versions of the automated framing fixture are available. The SolaFrame 1000 reportedly offers a 20,000-lumen output, full framing shutters, rotating and fixed gobo wheels, multiple colour systems, a 12–40° zoom and a range of animation effects. The fixture comes bundled with a TM30 filter designed to elevate the ultra-bright engine to 85+ CRI. Other features include iris and light frost, a rotating prism and High End Systems’ Lens Defogger System.

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SolaFrame 1000 A further new arrival is the SolaPix family of pixel wash fixtures, created to envelop environments in saturated colour via an additive LED, RGBW, colour mixing system, as well as tuneable whites. The family has two members initially: SolaPix 7 and SolaPix 19. The SolaPix models also feature

SolaHyBeam 3000

a narrow zoom and a macro- and pixelcontrolled face that enables a wide variety of effects, in addition to completely washing an area. Both SolaPix 7 and SolaPix 19 also provide a 4.5–60° zoom, a FleX Effects Engine for customising macros, pixelmapping capabilities, modular control using Art-Net or sACN, with simultaneous DMX control, and the manufacturer’s HaloGraphic Pixel Definition technology. Another addition to High End Systems’ catalogue is the Pro One-Cell luminaire for short- and medium-throw applications. With a CRI over 90 and a variety of colourtemperature and beam-spread options, the Pro One-Cell fixtures reportedly provide convection cooling, noiseless operation and stepless dimming, and come in both fixed and adjustable recessed options. The Pro One-Cell comes in 18°, 30° and 50° beam angles with the additional option of fade to warm technology. It uses the D1 ArcMesh Driver and fits in a 170mm ceiling cutout. The Pro One-Cell Small produces 19°, 24°, 37° and 60° beam angles, uses the D1 ArcMesh Driver and fits in a 95mm ceiling cutout, while the Pro One-Cell Micro comes in 19°, 24°, 37° and 60° beam angles, uses the D2 ArcMesh Driver and fits in a 79mm ceiling cutout. A high-output version of the Pro One-Cell provides more than 8,000 lumens and comes with 2,700K and 3,000K colour options. Finally, the SolaHyBeam 3000 automated fixture has been designed for beam control and aerial effects. It is powered by a white light LED engine and features a large front aperture and optimised long-throw optics. The 750W Ultra-Brite engine produces 37,000 field lumens, while the 210mm glass front lens comes with a patented lens defogger. The zoom ranges from 3.1–55° and a 16-blade iris reportedly provides extremely tight beam effects. www.highend.com

ADJ stays versatile DESIGNED TO saturate large areas of a stage with colour washes or spotlight specific per formers, ADJ has expanded its range of moving head luminaires with the Vizi Wash Z37. The LED-powered wash fixture features a variable motorised zoom, allowing for a beam angle of 10–60°. At its narrowest beam angle, the luminaire can also be used to create sharp mid-air beams. It has a variable speed strobe and pulse effects (1–40Hz) and 37 separate 20W four-in-one RGBW Osram LEDs. It measures 15,000 lux at 4m when the beam angle is set to 10° and 1,100 lux when the beam angle is zoomed out to 60°. Each LED reportedly offers an average lifespan of 20,000 hours of operation. The LEDs are positioned behind a precision-engineered lens array that generates a uniform wash and removes colour shadows. The 37 LEDs are arranged into four concentric circles with the outer ring split into four separate sections, while

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the middle two rings are each split into two sections, making nine independently controllable zones for the creation of split colours and animated effects. With 16-bit fine motor control, the fixture is said to be capable of both rapid motion and smooth, slow movement. It features a wide tilt range of 270° and pan range of 540°, while target modes can be used to limit the head’s motion on one or both axes for applications where the fixture’s output needs to be restricted to within a certain area. The unit offers both three- and five-pin data input and output connections for integration into an existing DMX control system. It features locking Seetronic power input and output sockets, which allow the power supply for multiple units to be daisy-chained together. The rear panel features an on-board USB port that can be used for future firmware updates. www.adj.com

The Vizi Wash Z37

Robe finds the one THE T1 Profile from Robe incorporates the manufacturer’s MSL (Multi-Spectral Light) engine (an LED light source reaching 10,075 lumens), CMY colour control and DataSwatch filters that contain a selection of pre-programmed colours via the RCC (Robe Colour Calibration) algorithm. Designed for a host of different applications, such as

T1 Profile theatre and television production and touring events, and with the added option to be connected to the Robe RoboSpot system, CCT control ranges from 2,700–8,000K and dimming is catered for with Robe’s 18-bit dimming system. The high CRI of 90+ is said to provide the natural skin tones that are fundamental to live events. Other features include a ±green channel and Cpulse flicker-free management for use with multiple vision systems such as HD and UHD cameras. Accurate framing shutters with a full zoom range between 0.5° and 10°, variable frosts, dynamic focus tracking zoom, specially designed bespoke breakup and aerial gobos, an animation wheel and prism, and a sixfacet rotating prism are all said to allow users to fine-tune the most demanding setups. The iParFect 150 FW RGBW comes with a wide zoom of 3.8–60° and is completely silent due to passive cooling, says Robe. The IP65-rated unit incorporates CMY and RGBW colour control, 18-bit dimming and tungsten emulation with both selectable and variable colour temperatures. The beam is combined with a Fresnel-style beam edge to result in a ‘smooth, beautifully homogenised shaft of light emanating from this compact, lightweight fixture’. www.robe.cz

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ELC ELC Lighting Lighting finds finds the the missing missing link link Three years of this development was spent ensuring that all the electronics worked perfectly, both separately and together

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AsteraApp updated to V11 LED LIGHTING manufacturer Astera has unveiled V11 of its AsteraApp with new features and effects. The first of these is layer effects, which gives users full control over all the pixels in the Astera fixtures that can be used to create fluid and kinetic effects. This works on rows or bars of pixels whereby the size and position of the bar can be adjusted and then assigned colours and effects. Each bar can move along at different, pre-defined speeds, while a variable

post-delay can be applied to produce complex, process-style effects. Up to eight bars can be layered on top of one another, each with a different size, speed, position or effect. A fur ther update of V11 is optional new targets which displays the targets as a list so users can see the previous effect sent to each target and edit it directly. Parameters such as brightness can also be changed directly in the targets list.

The manufacturer has also debuted its PixelBar wall wash fixture with an integral battery pack and wireless control options. Available in two lengths – 50cm with 54W LED power and eight pixels and 1m with 180W LED power and 16 pixels – the fixture has a high CRI and five colour LED chips (red, green, blue, amber and mint). The beam angle is 20°. Layer effects is a V11 feature

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Augmented environments AUGMENT3D, A 3D programming environment that offers previsualisation, live interaction and augmented reality functionality, is available as part of ETC’s Eos v3.0 software. It can be installed on any Eos console with a DisplayPort on the back that runs Windows 7 or later, or on a PC or Mac connected to a console network. Augment3d has been developed to support the majority of 3D file types, including .3DS,

.DXF, .OBJ and .FBX. It also supports options for 3D position, rotation and scale for positioning and resizing objects. Fixtures can be added to the solution thanks to new fields for X, Y and Z positions and rotation provided for the Eos patch engine. ETC states that ‘all automated fixtures will work’, although Augment3d will initially be compatible with 60 of the more common

fixtures with calibrated profiles. Fixtures without calibrated profiles are still able to adopt a generic Augment3d profile and ETC pledges to add further fixture profiles in the future. As for conventional fixtures, they are reportedly supported, but to a lesser degree than automated fixtures. Although once again, ETC notes that further enhancements are planned.

Among Augment3d’s features is Fixture Position Estimation, which allows users to calculate fixture positioning automatically; Blind Preview for viewing blind data in an Augment3d space; and Focus Wand, which interacts with fixtures using augmented reality on a mobile device. www.etcconnect.com

Avolites finds its Synergy AVOLITES HAS announced the worldwide release of its new software control system. Synergy is a free V12 software upgrade for its lighting console and media server ranges which allows lighting designers visibility and control of the lighting and video elements of a multimedia performance. Synergy allows users to pull control of pre-created screen surfaces and layers into a Titan-based lighting console. It can also create surfaces in an Ai media server from within the console interface. All operations occur using Avolites’ proprietary Titan Net protocol and take place on whatever hardware the user is running, from Titan USB interfaces to the Sapphire Touch console and from Ai software licences to the Q4 media server. The Lightmap feature reportedly allows users to stream Ai video colour data through

any colour-mixing fixture group, integrating them into a larger video canvas. Both highres LED screens and LED fixture groups can be controlled from a single intuitive user interface without having to create and arrange fixtures in the media server or create Art-Net merges. Synergy allows for live video previews of up to six simultaneous streams from the media server, inside the Titan interface, to give users control over servers located at FOH or elsewhere. Synergy’s media browser allows content to be selected and uploaded to specific locations on connected servers from the console interface. This content then appears on the bank with a thumbnail that can be played as soon as it’s uploaded or converted to AiM. www.avolites.com

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Reaching out

Dejero’s VP of marketing Richard McClurg explains how the company is helping clients in broadcast, entertainment and beyond with the necessary bandwidth, agility and stability to transform their business models

Richard McClurg

When the company started, your main market was in traditional broadcast applications. Has this changed over time? Over its 12-year history, Dejero has managed over 16 petabytes of data traffic across the internet and our vision is simple: reliable connectivity, anywhere. From remote locations to mobile workforces, Dejero is driven to keep organisations connected, solving first- and last-mile challenges. We’re continually advancing the reliability, availability and convenience of remote and mobile connectivity.

How diverse is your client base? Over the last decade, we have, of course, helped companies from the broadcast and media space, but also from the public safety and first-responder space, delivering real-time situational awareness and enabling faster response. Other industries, like the enterprise or transit space, also benefit from our technology in various ways.

How can you help your clients develop their business models with the technology you provide? We provide personnel working in the field with high-bandwidth, reliable connectivity so they can take advantage of cloudbased workflows to send and receive voice, video and data while in challenging nomadic or mobile environments, such as accessing media management systems, newsroom systems and datacentres or exchanging information with the studio. Dejero GateWay is about empowering a mobile workforce so crews can be more productive in the field, instead of using less reliable, single-connection portable hotspot devices. To create precisely timed and captivating live content in the field, central production and remote crews also need to be in sync. Whether that be for talent cueing, production and confidence monitoring, or accessing a teleprompter, extremely low latency is essential to achieving this. Dejero’s CuePoint delivers return feeds to talent, camera operators and other personnel in the field simultaneously, with latency as low as 250ms. And, as the broadcast and media industry anticipates the new production workflow possibilities offered with 5G, Dejero products are ‘5G ready’ through the use of external 5G modems, while future products will integrate 5G modems as they become commercially available.

Holokid: a hologram of 11-year-old guitarist Luca Mihail (centre) joined band members onstage in Romania via Dejero’s mobile transmitters and receivers over the 5G network

What are the main challenges facing companies that need live broadcast solutions today?

How do you help them tackle these challenges?

Broadcasters and other live video creators need agility, first and foremost. They are are increasingly shifting from traditional satellite newsgathering (SNG) and microwave electronic newsgathering (ENG) towards highly portable cellular backpacks, which allow them to go live from almost anywhere on the globe. Overall, the key to the most successful remote contribution is sufficient bandwidth, low latency and high reliability. The available upload bandwidth from a single connection is not sufficient for broadcast-quality live video. Aggregating bandwidth from multiple connections delivers the required bandwidth from cellular networks. However, there are many factors that affect cellular signal strength. Location challenges include proximity to cellular antennas and obstructions such as hilly terrain, dense foliage or large buildings – all of these things can block signals.

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Building materials such as metal, concrete, tinted and low-e glass, as well as wall thickness, can impact signal strength. Weather conditions, like humidity, heavy cloud cover, fog, precipitation, thunder, lightning and temperature inversions, can also impact signal reception. Congestion is another big issue, with increased volume of network traffic where large crowds gather and use dataintensive applications such as photo- and video-sharing while a concentration of live production crews are also competing for bandwidth. In terms of coverage, urban areas typically have better coverage than suburban or rural areas provided you can leverage network provider diversity to avoid ‘dead zones’, although regional, national and global roaming coverage varies by network providers. In addition, different bands are used by different operators for their mobile networks and some of these radio waves travel further and penetrate buildings or obstacles better than others.

We have developed technologies such as Smart Blending and Hybrid Encoding that work together to deliver the higher bandwidth, expanded availability, low latency and high reliability that video production teams need. Dejero’s Smart Blending Technology aggregates multiple network technologies from multiple providers, creating a virtual ‘network of networks’ to enhance reliability. The technology dynamically and intelligently manages fluctuating bandwidth, packet loss and latency differences in real time, ensuring the optimal path for the IP packets to their destination. Dejero has also developed a highly specialised hybrid encoding technology that’s ideally suited for low-latency, live video contribution from remote environments. The technology leverages a hybrid architecture that surrounds a hardware core – optimised with proprietary technologies and techniques – with a flexible, field-upgradable software pipeline. This combination enables real-time feedback based on throughput,

latency and incoming video content complexity to dynamically adjust encoding to make optimal use of available network connections.

You worked on a Romanian rock concert that holographically placed an 11-year-old guitarist onstage with the rest of the band. Do you anticipate your technology becoming more widespread in live entertainment? Although holograms have appeared onstage at live events in the past, the cost, technical restraints and set up time have rarely made it justifiable. We see the use of holograms growing thanks to 5G, combined with holographic technology and Dejero’s Smart Blending Technology, as seen in Romania last year during the incredible ‘Holokid’ project. And not just in the field of live concerts and entertainment, but also in TV production, keynote speeches and more.

How can you help the very competitive world of live entertainment production to achieve a cutting edge? Latency is the driving concern here, as, without absolute synchronisation between audio and video channels, the effects of entertainment creations like holograms would fall flat. Even the slightest delay would cause a ripple effect between hearing the audio and seeing the visual representation on the stage, ruining the result. Dejero’s extensive experience of live outside broadcast and mobile broadcasting in challenging conditions is key to the success of live entertainment production. Dejero delivers the confidence and low latency needed to get a high-quality live stream across networks in a reliable way, that creates realistic end results. www.dejero.com

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