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CONTENTS

Volume 18 Issue Five September–October 2019

NEWS NEWS Biamp buys Apart and Community, Focusrite Group acquires ADAM Audio

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EDUCATION Sonotone trains with Lab.gruppen

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DISTRIBUTION TAG regains entire QSC portfolio

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APPOINTMENTS d&b adds to APAC team

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NEW PRODUCTS The industry’s most comprehensive product news

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FEATURES COVER: BANGING THE DRUM Drummer Sivamani rocks Harman’s Live Arena

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Beijing’s NCPA has a new rehearsal facility

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PAVEMENT TO PENTHOUSE Even audio dispersion at Hyatt Regency Bangkok

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CITY SLICKER Shanghai City Theatre receives an audio upgrade

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT QSC and Sound Wizard revamp an Indian auditorium

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TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT EAS reinforces Singapore’s Marina One West Tower 106 WHAT LIES BENEATH A unique installation at Under the Clouds theatre

Editor’s note News of industry buyouts has proliferated recently, all of them welljudged combinations that add great potential to the brands involved.

In early July, Biamp announced it had bought both Community and Apart Audio, allowing the processing and networking specialist to offer more complete solutions for AV projects.

A week later, Focusrite also announced the purchase of a speaker brand, this time ADAM Audio. The first acquisition for the Focusrite Group since it went public in 2014, this brings a well-regarded studio monitor into its portfolio. The shared experience in acoustics, DSP and audio-over-IP hints at more to come, as Focusrite states its intent to raise the game for creativity in the workplace.

In other news, Sennheiser has reinforced its immersive audio development by taking a majority shareholding in Dear Reality, a specialist in spatial audio algorithms and VR/AR audio software; broadcast solutions provider Dalet has acquired the Ooyala Flex Media Platform business; and Promark Brands has taken over the business of wireless pro audio innovator, Nady Systems.

These new pairings all hint at the potential of pooling resources and the creativity this could offer the end user. They promise exciting times ahead for all those involved.

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RISING TO THE TOP Caroline Moss learns the score at Top Music 2496 110 INTERVIEW José Rivas on his strategy for Shure’s emerging markets

Email: cmoss@proavl-asia.com

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BUSINESS LETTER FROM AMERICA Dan Daley assesses the evolution of live sound

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LETTER FROM EUROPE Phil Ward on why audio is still not top of the priority list 114 COMPANY PROFILE What’s next for Martin Professional?

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COMPANY PROFILE Hanoi-based distributor Pro AVL talks tactics

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SHOW REVIEW BroadcastAsia turns 40

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SHOW REVIEW InfoComm China sails through some challenges

Correction: In our NCPA Mumbai feature (Pro AVL Asia, July–Aug 2019 issue, pp.90–91) it was erroneously stated that Meyer Sound systems installed in two of the venue’s theatres had been provided by distributor, Sun Infonet. They were actually supplied by Image Engineering. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

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ANALYSIS Vitec’s Kevin Ancelin talks OTT strategy in the social media era

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NEWS

Biamp acquires Apart and Community Shure initiates raid on counterfeiter Dante goes software only with QSC CHINA: Shure has Group revealed details WORLD: Audioprof WORLD: has of a policeAudinate raid wasintroduced recently of International, thethat parent company two new software-based undertaken at the factoryDante of Enping Community Loudspeakers and Apart platforms –been Dante Embedded Soundpu Equipment, Audio, hasElectronics acquired

by Biamp Platform and Dante Application a Chinese manufacturer of Belgium. from 3d Investors of Ghent, Library.

Embedded Platform counterfeit products Having Dante celebrated itsthat also allows manufacturers to add full operated under the Voxpu 50th anniversary lastname year, Dante functionality in software Electronics Equipment.

The Community Loudspeakers is araid running onmanufacturer Linux for x86ofaction, and ARM and onsite enforcement respected premium processors.

Havingdemanding committed which wastargeting initiated by Shure, to speakers partnering on the development workingand closely with the Enping indoor outdoor applications of cross-platform technologies Public Security Bureau (PSB) including commercial, leisure, with QSCEnping backother at ISE 2019, and the Administration stadiums and large venues.

Audinate’s introduction of Dante of Industry andthe Commerce (AIC), Most recently, PhiladelphiaEmbedded Platform has enabled uncovered wireless microphones based company introduced the new QSC to announce Software-based and receivers, consoles, amplifiers L-Series LVH-900 Beam-forming Dante for the and processors that ecosystem. fraudulently Venue Horn at Q-Sys InfoComm 2019.

The Dante Application carried the brandingApart of Library, Sennheiser, Based in Antwerp, Audio meanwhile, software Yamaha andallows Harman, as awell as has established itself as provider developers to integrate Dante Shure. of audio solutions in smalland Soundpu hadvenues previously medium-sized with been a large fined in August 2018 amplifiers, by the portfolio of speakers, Enping AIC after counterfeit mixers, controllers and pagingShure wireless microphones were stations.

Having entered the found North at its factory premises during American market in 2018, Apart Asia’s leading broadcast a APAC: routine market investigation has a well-established business magazine, known APB, carried outand inwidely April 2018.

Following in Europe a market in as which has announced that Shure it will continue the more recent raid, has its nextthe chapter as of part of the started process criminal Blank Canvas Publishing arm at prosecution against the owner and BroadcastAsia. managers of Soundpu due to its In welcoming Asia-Pacific Broadcasting into Group its portfolio, WORLD: The (APB) Focusrite has Richard Lawn, and is its acquired ADAMco-founder Audio in what director of Blanksince Canvas Publishing, first acquisition going public SOUTH EAST ASIA: AVIXA noted that theBerlin-based magazine has been in 2014.

The studio recently concluded a six-city tour serving the APAC broadcast monitor manufacturer joins sector the in todecades promote forSouth more East than three – with Focusrite Pro, Asia Novation and Ampify the SEA overInfoComm two of thein three being ledinby Music brands theexhibition Focusrite Bangkok.

Scheduled to take place its current publisher and editorial Group portfolio, yet will remain at the Bangkok International director, Andrew Yeo. autonomous and continue asTrade its and Exhibition Centre between Lawn said:under ‘I’ve known Andrew of own brand the leadership 15–17 May, shortly members werehe invited sinceChristian 1997 before CEO Hellinger. to more about bought the title from Miller ‘Ilearn am delighted thatthe weshow have and an the seminars that will be taking Freeman.

At that time, I to was important new addition our place. workingoffor Miller Freeman.

And family brands,’ said Focusrite CEO David Labuskes kicked off our paths crossed again as our founder and chairman, Phil the session marking concluding London-based operation was in Dudderidge.

‘For the the Focusrite date at the the creation Marriott Hotel in the process of setting uprecording Pro Group, and

functionality directly into their PC and Mac applications.

‘The AV industry is shifting from bespoke, purpose-built AV equipment to software-based solutions running on standard computing platforms,’ stated Joshua Rush, SVP, marketing and products at Audinate. ‘It was natural to partner with QSC, one of the leaders of this software-based strategy, to jointly develop the first softwarebased Dante solution.’

Biamp president, and QSC states that CEO as par t of its co-chairman, Rashid Skaf strategic technology par tnership with Audinate, Q-Sys feature Biamp’s extensive distribution licencescan willprovide enableannative Dante system immediate networked audio integration boost. without the need forexcited additional ‘I am tremendously to complete this transaction,’ A counterfeit Shure mic commented Biamp president, CEO and co-chairman, Rashid continued counterfeiting activities Skaf.

‘Building a comprehensive and disregard for intellectual lineup of speakers has been rights. aproperty priority of mine as we move anaongoing to‘Counterfeiting position Biampisas full line problem for the audio industry, and we remain vigilant in our anticounterfeiting efforts,’ said Chris Schyvinck, Shure president and

hardware I/O or external configuration software, taking advantage of robust functionality such as device discover y, synchronisation, control and provider of professional audiovisual management for Dante directly solutions.

Acquiring Apart–Audio within Q-Sys Designer software. and Community Loudspeakers Following the release, was my preferred route toall new CEO. ‘Shure is that deeply committed Q-Sys Core processors will ship accomplishing quickly with to protecting our customers with a small setvalued of Dante audio incredibly strong and respected from low-quality counterfeits channels enabled at no extra brands.

The many products added and ensuring that our cost.

New tiered feature licences to our portfolio give uscustomers powerful experienceinonly the quality of a positions several key growth genuine Shure product every time markets for Biamp – most notably they purchase a product bearing retail, hospitality, restaurants, the Shure and name.’ stadiums outdoor venues.

In addition, Sennheiser, Yamaha With this move, Biamp has clearly and Harmanitself will allasbea assisting established leader in Shure the forthcoming criminal the prowith AV market.’ prosecution of Soundpu.

‘Brand and product piracy is a problem that demands to be taken seriously,’ said Dr Andreas

have been introduced to enable Q-Sys system users to scale Dante integration capabilities based on their specific installation needs and Core processor capabilities.

‘The Q-Sys ecosystem has always taken an open and agnostic approach to audio, and our par tnership with Audinate is an extension of this philosophy as weacquisition offer a truly unique, The follows quickly software-based after the launch ofimplementation Biamp’s desono of Dantefamily to our customers,’ speaker developed primarily explained Trent rooms Wagner, for conferencing andQSC’s smallerSennheiser, co-CEO Sennheiser.

Q-Sys product manager.

‘By scale applications.

‘Iofam thrilled ‘JustCommunity as in sectors, audioand offering a other highlyLoudspeakers scalable that companies affected byDante the approach integrating Apart Audiotoare are joining the Biamp trademark and product piracyCEO, that audio with theApart Q-Sys ecosystem, family,’ added Audio’s impacts brands that Kris Vermuyten.

‘The manufacture great product high-value products.’ complementarity and geographical products fit‘Counterfeit strengthen my belief do thatnot we are just exasperate by now part of one customers of the strongest delivering a bad experience that and most-respected AV solutions its stable well-respected trade does not of reflect thewepromise of theto providers and that will be able magazines. brand,’ added Daniel Sennheiser, offer best-in-class solutions to our ‘When Andrewother recently Sennheiser’s co-CEO. ‘These approached me to take cheap counterfeits alsoonfall short in stewardship for the I wascases both terms of quality andtitle, in some shocked and so. honoured.

Inheriting dangerously This damages a marketing-leading title with a 36year heritage demands enormous of music is everything.

With a respect,’ said Lawn. vision to create the most holistic Yeo revealed: ‘Editec creative experience forInternational, recording Singapore with an overview ofalike, the the publisher ofand APB, has been professionals musicians not-for-profit organisation’s tracking the of aims Blankin choosing theperformance right high-precision getting people to better understand Canvasmonitor Publishing for is many studio brand key.years.

AV technology.

The Impact AVcan While I enjoy andofwe the Together withjournalism ADAM Audio, Technology inAPB, Modern Business publishing the time has achieve soofmuch more, removing talk centred how businesses come for meon to hand over the technical barriers thatthe frustrate need toseeking better understand and magazine to a younger, experienced artists to record and value AV as antoasset and why AV publisher and keep my promise reveal their true sound.’ investments drive businesses to‘What my dear wife who has supported a perfect beginning for forwards.

Thethrough discussion was company thick and the next chapter of our great backed up with AVIXA’s thin. I promised hercommented thatrespected I will retire, company’s story,’ MOAR statistics from or at least semi-retire, age 65, Hellinger.

‘I’m socompiled proudatof what numerous consumer, and thenADAM parlayed withteam her end-user to 70, then the Audio has AV surveys.

72 provider and now I am achieved over the73!’ past 20 years,

the industry as a and whole and we I channel partners end users.

QSC to meets I/O integration welcome jointthe action against want thank 3d Investors for their needs of support more installations.’ violations in order to better protect hands-on and guidance Audinate’s Dante Embedded consumers.’ during the last 10 years that helped Platform is designed OEMs Takuya Nakata, and our company growpresident intofor a worldwide and will offer optionsofficer for at representative executive installed soundtwo specialist.’ manufacturers: an SDK with Yamaha Corporation, noted that Under Skaf’s direction, Biamp validation tools will aid OEMs Yamaha has long taken measures has charted an aggressive growth in qualifying x86 and against counterfeit strategy that existing blendsproducts, organic product ARM-based products for Dante particularly in China.expansion ‘We have done line and distribution performance requirements.

For so because we firmly believevia that with entry into new markets new products under development, these activities will not only acquisitions.

The addition of protect Audinate also provide complete our valuedwill customers and end Audioprof Group International reference for counterfeits popular ARM users from low-quality follows thatdesigns of Cambridge Sound SoCalso chipsets, as the2018, Analog but lead in tosuch an improvement of Management December DevicesBiamp ADSP-SC589 and NXP reliability and trust in our making a leader in brands,’ sound i.MX 8M ‘We Miniare QuadLite. he said. grateful for the masking systems.

Community opportunity to and workApart together with Loudspeakers Audio www.audinate.com Shure, and Harman in will join Sennheiser Biamp as product families www.qsc.com order to such activities.’ within theaccelerate company’s portfolio, ‘Ourbusiness collectivefunctions intellectual property with gradually has beentocompromised, we blending form a single and Biamp greatly appreciate the cooperation business. of Sennheiser, Yamaha, and Harman in this matter,’ concluded www.apart-audio.com YeoSchyvinck. added: ‘In‘We anyencourage alliance or Mr www.biamp.com acquisition, both must be customers to buyparties all of these www.communitypro.com on the same wavelength, have professional audio products only similar vision anddealers.’ mission and, from authorised equally important, synergy. I www.shure.com firmly believe that under Richard’s stewardship, APB will be able to movecan’t to the next levelwhat and,we’ll in the and wait to see world of together Instagram, digital, go achieve withgothe Focusrite social.’

Group.’

InfoComm Asia director WithCarroll, the recently expanded Pro Tim CEOexecutive of the Focusrite Richard Tanteam then went on ‘ADAM toCanvas, provide AVL Digital at Blank Group, also commented: an explanation AVIXA has plans areundeniably afooton towhy extend both Audio is a leader in the selected Bangkok as the print of and digital reach of city APB. field electro-acoustics.

ThetoA7Xs host the long-awaited exhibition.

‘The APB team is looking and S3s have become standardsIn 2 floor plan addition 11,000m forward to a being a part of the in recording spaces across the boasting overso, 120 exhibitors, the Blank Canvas family,’ said Yeo, globe.

Even I know the team summit will also include industry adding he would stay on as have nothat interest in resting their and technology special a consultant forforums, atoyear or two to laurels.

We need ensure they conferences, seminars and ensure all APB’s heritage continues receive theAVIXA support they require technical tours. flourish. to continue raising the sonic bar.’

Blank Canvas welcomes APB into its portfolio

ADAM Audio acquired by Focusrite Group AVIXA commences InfoComm SEA countdown Sound News Asia to be printed in over the past two decades is an Singapore. understatement.’

‘Having set up a great team, Blank Canvas produces a range Andrew has consistently of pro audio, video and lighting delivered a highly valued regional titles including Pro AVL Asia (first B2B magazine in a dynamic launched at BroadcastAsia in 2002) marketplace. To say I have Pro AVL MEA and Worship AVL and L–R: A successful tour is over for AVIXA’s Jonathan Seller, David Focusrite Group CEO, Tim Carroll, with ADAM Audio CEO,toChristian Hellinger respected his achievements is ideally placed absorb APB into Labuskes and Terry Friesenborg

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NEWS: BUSINESS

Sennheiser buys majority stake in Dear Reality WORLD: Sennheiser has become the majority shareholder of Dear Reality GmbH, a virtual/ augmented reality audio software company. Dear Reality will continue to operate as a separate company based in Düsseldor f; however, the acquisition will result in joint VR/ AR workflows. Uwe Cremering, who oversees Ambeo immersive audio at Sennheiser, will support Dear Reality as its third CEO, alongside founders Achim Fell and Christian Sander.

The company’s products are aimed at sound engineers, sound designers, broadcasters and musicians, with its latest

DearVR Spatial Connect enables sound engineers to mix VR in VR piece of software, dearVR Spatial Connect, used for mixing immersive VR content. Existing dearVR products will receive

continued support, such as the dearVR PRO binaural, Ambisonics and multichannel encoder for virtualisation.

‘For us, 3D audio is the future,’ said Sennheiser’s co-CEO, Andreas Sennheiser.

‘With Ambeo, Sennheiser is active in all areas of immersive audio production, from the initial recording to mixing and processing and, finally, reproduction. Audio software is an important building block in this production chain, especially with regards to VR/AR applications.’

Co-CEO Daniel Sennheiser added: ‘We are pleased to have gained additional, highly qualified software experts and further 3D audio products with the acquisition of Dear Reality.

At the same time, leveraging the strength of the Sennheiser brand and its global distribution network will give Dear Reality a larger scope of action.’

Dear Reality founders Fell and Sander explained that they had been working closely with Sennheiser as an investor and partner for more than a year.

‘3D audio software has an everincreasing importance in audio production. Together, we will expand our innovative, professional end-to-end workflows – and develop new ones,’ they said. www.dearvr.com www.sennheiser.com

Shure joins Microsoft Teams Meyer Sound’s Galileo Galaxy becomes certification programme Milan certified WORLD: Shure has joined the Microsoft Teams Certification programme and is working to achieve certification for a select portfolio of its networked systems products, as part of a drive to build ‘the next generation of premium audio solutions’ for the workplace.

Microsoft Teams provides a complete online meeting solution that includes online meetings, live broadcasts,

Microsoft Team Rooms, cloud video interoperability and audio conferencing for corporate conference rooms to special event venues and higher education campuses. Designed for these environments, Shure microphones and digital signal processing products enable premium audio suitable for a variety of rooms and applications.

‘We are excited to announce that several of our core

products are in the process of becoming cer tified for Microsoft Teams,’ said Chris Merrick, director of global systems marketing at Shure. ‘Joining the Microsoft Teams cer tification process is a clear indicator of our intention to provide best-inclass experience, compatibility and reliability in the unified communications market.’ www.shure.com

Sound Innovations invests in Bolero

Stanley Edward and his team with Stagetec Asia’s Leong Tong Sing and Paul Lim MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur-based staging and technical production company Sound Innovations has purchased a Riedel Bolero wireless intercom system from distributor Stagetec Asia for its crew to use during events. The Bolero system is capable of supporting 10 beltpacks per antenna and up to 100 antennas in a single deployment. Following

delivery, Stagetec Asia carried out training and continues to offer aftersales support.

‘We are honoured to assist such a big player in the industry; Sound Innovations has always been great in the market,’ said Stagetec Asia managing director, Advon Tan. ‘Our senior engineer has conducted a short training workshop with the

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Sound Innovations team on using Riedel’s Bolero. And we are not just going to stop there; we are ready to assist them in everything regarding the wireless intercom at any time.’ www.riedel.net www.soundinnovations.co www.stagetecasia.com

WORLD: Meyer Sound’s Galileo Galaxy network platform is one of the first solutions to have been officially certified as fully compliant with the new, AVBbased Milan deterministic network protocol. The certification was issued by the Avnu Alliance and confirms that Galileo Galaxy processors offer seamless interoperability with all other Milan-certified devices in the signal chain, regardless of their function or manufacturer.

Galileo Galaxy systems underwent rigorous testing at the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Laboratory, the third-party testing facility used for the Avnu Alliance Certification Programme. The certification was presented for all three Galaxy units: the Galaxy 816, Galaxy 816AES3 and Galaxy 408.

‘A few years ago Meyer Sound joined with a group of other leading pro audio manufacturers

to tackle a problem common to all of our customers,’ recalled Meyer SVP of marketing, John McMahon.

‘And that was how to create a network infrastructure that is easy to use, offers extremely high per formance and provides futureproof flexibility. Building on the existing open AVB standard from IEEE, we developed Milan as the best solution.

‘With this certification, Meyer Sound Galaxy becomes a pioneering device in what is becoming an integrated, networked AV ecosystem. More Meyer Sound products are in line to be certified, and the list of manufacturers that have signed on to Milan is growing fast. We expect increasing momentum towards widespread adoption throughout the industry in the months to come.’ www.avnu.org/milan www.meyersound.com

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Apart Audio Prezone1 and Prezone2/P60DT/APDI and APDO 62 professionals learn techniques and + Soundfeatures Shanghai trade show by the British manufacturer’s team members he used a laser penDigital to check the distances original have been painstakingly renovated to bring Mr Kapoor at Mumbai’s Academy, going74 APIstudied Theand Boxaudio Apogee HypeMiC troubleshooting from Chris Pyne, Chinese distributor, Phoenix It was during this meeting to ensure the flying points were inElectrocraft the correctwhere place precisely to70 the venue back to its formerAudio. splendor. on to work with rental company he became ASIA: Established in 1962, AudioTidalacts and Spotify,’ adds Teng.

ARX Systems ZoneMix 74 Space Plus attracts top EDM INDIA: & building’s Heath’s Indian who has dedicated almost 37 that Mr Allen Luo the decided to equip his next club withinathe sound the millimetre,’ Mr Zhang continues.

‘We worked until 5am each JAPAN: Yamaha Professional To ensure ongoing relevance 21stsystem familiar with theatre work.

‘Everything to do with sound in the Ashly Audio mXa-1502 63 When entering the boutique, Technica has continued to adopt distributor, Sun Infonet, recently years to this industry,’ Mr Chandra comprised entirely Funktion One loudspeakers. day. Tony revealed the most fascinating aspect of audio is90 Audio has installed a new sound century, it was alsofrom important to install state-of-the-art A/V venue comes downthat to me,’ explains Mr Kapoor.

‘I generally Atlona visitors are greeted by an OmniStream update/AT-UHD-CAT-2 its original core belief: ‘Quality Audac AMP203/ARU20x/NMP40 led series 1-day workshops stated. ‘After that attending this training, ‘Wea discussed whatacoustics, we wanted tointhis buildtask in Chongqing,’ every space has its unknown elements; every is extends its low system end reach to 26Hz,Dome, near to the lower at down the Sapporo systems and of proper and was entrusted to operate the FOH unless the production has that brought itsproject own 60 impressive analogue Audiocenter setup of i Series Audio for Everyone’. Following 68 Mumbai, Bengaluru Goa. inexploration operating remembers Mr Luo. ‘Aand that couldHarman serve as a flagship a confident process Iofhadn’t andSoundcraft creation. 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, Avonic for T-Rex 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 itCreator quickly, whole system flexible beyerdynamic 24and and the Creator Pro 72 which the Japanese manufacturer 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.’ is showcasing a number new store in Singapore’s newly Boseof DeltaQ andAvixa’s ArenaMatch UtilityTechnology INDIA: Certified as events for the Rane, owner of Mumbai-based we launch decided to go with a 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 models. Further to the left is an refurbished Funan shopping mall.

Specialist (CTS) programme has88 manufacturer’s digital mixers company, Rane Brothers.

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Dante options Burl Augmented videofor playback maximises efficiency reinvests ininnext AT moves to the Powersoft teams upa Outline with Reyn Audio Vue China makes itSCB up atgoes Kikkawa Mahajak checks toconcert Merlaud and Fohhn file successful tax return Lawo Filipino RMP energises Mr Fox Lawo breaks company records Aten’s VE8950 Motherships Mahajak relationship generation Chiang Mai hotel substantial sale continues to impress DESIGNED FOR a broad range of CHINA: Powersoft has partnered installed applications, Outline’s with Chinese audio manufacturer Ki-Series is ‘2018 anNo application-flexible, SINGAPORE: Responsible for WORLD: has beentoanother the digital upgrade has created a INDONESIA: stranger and rental house, Reyn theand with compact loudspeaker THAILAND: Siam Commercial Bank collecting taxes from itsAudio, citizens record-breaking yearconcept. for Lawo spacious Fire Command Centre clear sound for eventsand that can the high-ranking tables within THAILAND: Mahajak was enlisted AUDIO-TECHNICA HAS launched subwoofers, four PRX812 pro audio arm of Both (Ki-12 andinKi-10) are (SCB) recently updated theYiFeng A/V businesses, the Internal Revenue CHINA: Following its move toandof its be decided toeasily purchase their systems withmodels an all-time high revenue onmoved account of 12 racks forequipment use in other Jakarta’s inner sanctum of F&B by Tanboon Cofourth forFoshan the design the third and generations two PRX815 speakers, with a pair Electric Industrial. said maximise efficiency and equipment at its training centre in Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is become an3000 independently owned in large quantities.’ andtothe highest order backlog reduced to five. rooms.’ outlets, Rhema Multi Perkasa installation of audio systems in the 5000 and Series, respectively. ofbeing PRX818XLF subs.

Dispersed ‘As their business has grown, cost-effectiveness with internal Tawanron.

Mahajak was enlisted also prone todistribution receiving the odd and operated company purchase includes al-12 in thecontinues company’s history,’ the Making use the pre-existing The installation began on48 the (RMP) to attract new convention hall atdual the newly opened The 5000 Series receiver throughout theofvenue are 15 Control Reyn Audio has started to get crossover a small to design and install the solutions invoice.

Control Logic in 2018, Vue China has sold dual 12-inch 16 meeting al-83,330 dualroom Germannetworks, manufacturer’s global cabling infrastructure, fourth floor inand aspeakers. large business with referrals and U Nimman Chiang Mai hotel inVuePte has been updated with aSystems tuning 18C/T ceiling Crown MA 5000 Series requests forfrom systems that are footprint, integral mounting points required, having worked with the Ltd (CLSPL) was recently Audiotechnik sound systems 8-inch line arrays,speakers 24 hs-221 head offrom sales, Dunn, has Merlaud in dual that accommodates 60CDi people in a plaudits its Jamie extensive Chiang Mai. The project spanned bandwidth 470MHz toappointed 700MHz 5000i, MAceiling 9000i and 1000 comparable with the big players very high SPL The bank on five occasions. toChongqing-based install a previous paging and evacuation to AV service 21-inch subwoofers, eight al-8SB announced. additionDE1 to smaller classroom setting.

In quantities here, Mahajak network of satisfied customers. and synced with thecapability. transmitter via more than year and included the and users now have the option of amplifiers power the system.

Forof box and ranges: (470MHz to 590MHz) in the customer market, and with a AMX, similar speakers also feature rotatablehas ‘The contacted us to system into multi-storey provider, Perfection Performance. subwoofers, and eight hm-12 and speakers and horns powered a Soundcraft Signature12 The Ismaya Group, however, IR sync functionality. installation of the JBL, Crown, selecting a standard receiver with two deployed audio capture, Mahajak supplied and EG1 (580MHz to are 700MHz).

The level of usability,’ explained horns can be adjusted discuss the problems and Revenues House byattention CPG Facilities ‘We started to pay to eight monitors.

by Shure 72hm-212 AMN250 ¼-rack size Class-D compact analogue mixer with a been athat long-term clientfeature andwithout when System configurations Soundcraft and Shure solutions. balanced XLR outputs or alimitations receiver six BLX24R/SM58 handheld compact ATW-T5201 is equipped Massimo Minardi, any disassembly of the13 device. of their system,’ recalled Supachai Management Pte Ltd and IRAS. Vue after they were assigned by GuDriveRack Jiren, president of Vue amplifiers.

Another 22 AMN250s dbx PA2 loudspeaker itan acquired this latest property Mahajak also installed JBL 8124 ATW-R3210 receiver along The convention hall has been that also includes aPowersoft’s Dante output. wireless microphone systems, six with the manufacturer’s newChina, cH-style, APAC account manager –engineer OEM Outline has extended itsno Sakulchoo, project Located opposite Newton Station, the Grammy Music Festival China said: didn’t takeconnector, long to finalise have‘It been added for redundancy. management system and a Crown in the SCBD, Mr Fox, it had ceiling in the pre-function with anspeakers ATW-T3201 bodypack or equipped with eightsales JBL VRX932LA-1 The full-rack receiver chassis holds MX418 D/C gooseneck microphones screw-down, 4-pin while One of the JBLalso Control28-1 speakers The ABS-CBN team solutions.

‘Considering the high Cinema Series with MV1CX. at Mahajak.

‘This project was to offers XLS as an official partner brand,’ the with Perfection 1502 amplifier.

These serve a hesitation to turn tothe its long-term area, along with a CSA 140Z amplifier ATW-T3202 handheld transmitter. line array speakers, four SRX828S two independent receivers and and the same number of Production, the deal ATW-T5202 includes aSM58s. high-pass profile the size of that the scan, events The slimline, coaxial replace old equipment was said Li and Yu, general manager of IR which how strategic Mr pair JBL Control28-1 speakers.

DriveRack PA2. While SCB was PHILIPPINES: Control frames.

Following a period of Li audio designer and installer.

The high-powered, ATW-T3201 is also equipped antenna power, frequency filter.of shows that they are catering for, our design ideal as a main system damaged or obsolete and to supply Perfection ‘We had From our point of view, it wasare a In thenew building’s main conference already covered inscrew-down, regards to 4-pin Rooms 3Performance. and 10 at ABS-CBN testing and training, the consoles with theis cH-style, sync functionality, a ground-lift switch is.

The 3000 Series systems ArmoníaPlus software and the component for smaller cinemas new supplementary systems.

They recommendations from numerous perfect cooperation.’ room, Mahajak installed another amplification and mixing in the and Corporation’s TV production are now fully operational. connector, while the ATW-T3202 and a front panel headphone jack. available in four frequency bands: ASHLY AUDIO has announced the processing, including routing, autoX4 amplifier have been may also beroom, usedretaining as ATW-C510 the centre needed wireless microphone systems professional sound engineers and, two JBL Control28-1s with a EE1 dbx conference existing studios in models Quezon City have ‘We are proud to have our comes with either an Two transmitters are available DE2 (470MHz to 530MHz), start of a new ofAspro AV mixing, ducking, amplifier the best choice forwith them. they speaker arrangements. www.vueaudio.com after wewith got togeneration know the brand, we equipped Lawo mc²56 first large-scale installation in dynamic in orL-C-R ATW-C710 condenserIts forbeen use the 5000 Series: the (530MHz to 590MHz), EF1monitoring, (590MHz products.

The first arrival in this and event scheduling and triggering.’ are a manufacturer specific audio consoles bywith Broadcast the Philippines,’ said(650MHz Tan Boon interchangeable cardioid capsule.

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Siong, Lawo’s sales director MALAYSIA: Radio Televisyen the ATW-T5202 handheld transmitter. to 700MHz).

Frequencies can be arrangements, dnpain denmark hasthe 92 inches and 100 inches in built-in web server, foron web-based amp, designed as rack-mountable The Audio new screen comes with create a business alliance with This marks the first South East Asia.

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by Powersoft released the STW display 16:10. sizes are also This means ifanother an integrated solution mixing and aasmore rigid anodised inner opportunity ofSupernova direct support from SINGAPORE: Daniel Yam shot Speaker management control is brighter than other existing LED at control. a while Custom and have a large stock installation in the Philippines. have entered a new relationship I had hoped.

We that have commissioned awith digital upgrade solution for conference available, with maximum image end-user requires assistance, DSP for four zones and arooms. pair of frame system and high-tension our headquarters in Italy.’ making the alliance with system and the DSP amplifier. his latest film, Time, using has been applied in the form of ofJamie the X4, X4 Bars and now the strobes so we can use them asThe The new IP-based desks were with ABS-CBN, and are Koji Kikkawa concert at confident Nippon one of itsshort radio stations, Johor FM potential, Dunn claims to offer width ofadded 2.651mm and a‘Imaximum the systems integrator can inthe 150W programmable mic springs, to ensure flatness.

To Reyn Audio has an Stagetec established all the more important for The intuitive system design of to a Blackmagic Design’s URSA Mini MANX88 processors connected JDC1,’ Mr Münz. think aSupernova wash lightSTW as well,’ continued purchased to replace apreamps. pair ofPro that we are able to provide Budokan next February andlog Iour am Permata Selatan.

Asia has Reyn large, high-contrast images with image height of 1.491mm.

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‘I like the beam light this lengthy and close relationship dated consoles.

The mc²56 best services and Combining ais bar, relaxed seating sure support, I installation will bethe using JDC1 been appointed by Commissioning ausing ‘more affordable than as conference rooms, the display control. processing 12 audio inputs into two-piece wall-mount system the lighting expertise and inventory ‘Co-operation withonly Powersoft is a perfect forcustomers our needs.

We hope DaVinci Resolve.

The revenue across allthe can be accessed via Merlaud [function] as well assolution’ the wash with our isproduct one ofone the units possess 64 faders and technology – not to Michael ABS-has area and dining tables under Meanwhile, GLP Asia’s and Maintenance Services to similar-sized panels. screens are suited for studios, In anThe effort tosystem ensure the four different areas of aflat restaurant, been replaced by a customers single-piece of its sister brand, ACME, itchose choice for us,’ said that, through our co-operation with Singaporean director lines and successfully delivered software on an reasons GLP isHP aTV strong light so it’s great have powerful provide 270 DSP channels, a the well-thought-out CBN, but to all our in roof, RMP added itstouchscreen. expertise prior Münz and Søren Storm had myMIX II isLED/LCD afilm v2to update of the use. new features work on similar projects athas some be operated as asuch mXa-1502 is visits easy to use, different Designed to beproduction easier to install, control retail venues, school, office, warehouse complex, wall-mount. supplied the full for Audio’s Tommy ‘Although Powersoft, Reyn Audio users be portable camera as could bewas used Reyn several large-scale projects such Programmed announcements brand inrooms, Japan.

We been fixtures like these at disposal. routing capacity of itour 5,120x5,120 the Philippines.’ to Mr Fox opening itshave doors inwill the paid regular toSu. Fourleaf, myMix personal monitor mixing modifications to reportedly ensure of RTM’s other stations and self-contained unit levels ofas control canmeasures be selected, the Supernova STW sports auditoriums and education church orthe other facility, all from a to The visible 18mm able many of region’s biggest shows other manufacturers inBig1, the industry to enjoy awith more powerful as a68 handheld, onproject, a provides dolly and with as Plazamedia or NEP Australia, can be played over 72-zone With channels, we were able doing extremely well here for and many crosspoints, integrated upmarket setting ofthe The Energy as well toframe Lighting who and recording system that includes an ‘ultra-quiet performance’ and enlisted for this which or integrated from beginner towith integrator. image quality ininstallation measurements facilities. single rack space device,’ explained xhad 25mm (WxD), the Supernova with local and international artists. are similar platforms, convenient operating environment. tripods to speed up the production which is considered by many network courtesy the LNM18 www.bci.com.sg achieve fabulous effects as well years.’

Waves SoundGrid servers and Building.

The RMP installed supplied the fixtures for Dante compatibility, making itplayer and two network inputs, which canthis be included the of 16 any analogue or ofteam An LNM18 digital message ausing DMH gooseneck microphone up to 120 inches inas 16:9 Ashly’s Noel Larson.

‘There is alive STW available in standard sizes of Meanwhile, Powersoft has identified we were concerned about the At thethe same time, we hope to facilitate announcements process. as global benchmark inatake IP message player, while DMH www.lawo.com as different colours.

I was really connectivity via four Dallis adigital Martin Audio speaker design show.

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‘The convention hall is a 1,100m2 space with a height of 7m which can be divided into three subwhich features a coaxially loaded, rooms,’ revealed Maruedon Italian manufacturer’s international ENGINEERED TO play back video media file transfer and project networked 3-inch diaphragm compression Bunphetcharat, sales customer service manager Marco atinfrastructure. higher resolution, new gooseneck live video driver.

Thecapture. enclosure can bebuilt-in microphone with Overdisguise’s the last two engineer from Mahajak.

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The customer meeting room testing has lossless 10-bit video, the server can detailed system information. reinforcement applications.

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VFC technology, which allows transmitters MX150B/Oheight led totoaand ceiling speaker with one of the next major steps the4K Computex Taipei show.

Thea of innovative technologies amphitheatre was equipped with any Dante-enabled device.

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Sowell brand new will one. the vx Award 4, disguise now support SDI or HDMI without changing subminiature lavaliers. ofa two Fohhn LF-220 column being the UK opening later Dot foroffice itscan ‘human-centric and enterprises.

Aten willa remain Mahajak also installed sound 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k and 96k) and this system support range ‘Our common goal is has to make HDR workflows means speakers. the system, well as mix signal ‘Their existing equipment was A third model been this year.’ design’. committed toas the same principles solutions in three ofSiprovide the four and two Soundcraft Impact 32-in/32-out (atand 176.4k andaconsoles.

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MV1CX Reyn Audio as independent asin of applying profiles. vxto4 formats resolution types kept concluded Mr placed in and thepossible,’ rear foyer.

The selfAn update was also provided ‘Aten is colour extremely honoured that where inspired our breakthrough meeting rooms and microphone An AMX NX-2200 NetLinx NXThe integrated are supported.

The BMB4 features possible in‘We order to to offer the are best also offers users a been choice ofchannels content in the same project, with frame small footprint features side-located Sakulchoo. hope continue our free-standing models inreceive regards to Lawo CEO Philipp this Computex 2018 Best powered, design.’ solutions across the entire site. www.mahajak.com controller has also deployed. an Ethernet port for 64 I/O and mostrelationship efficient support tofor quality using ‘industry-recognised synchronisation and near-zero reflex ports to eliminate LF-induced business with SCB in the same manner as Lawo, who suffered asmart stroke at a networked Choice Award in the retail Each room has been outfitted with of Waves SoundGrid connectivity. their customers,’ added Minardi. codecs’ and has ‘improved network latency. screen vibration. many years.’ the Merlaud 100V line speakers. the end ofafter 2018.

‘He participates www.aten.com category years of focusing Shure wireless microphone system With six BAD8s and four BDA8s, a Claudia Nowak ‘This will also helpdesigned to avoid any bandwidth’ with dual 25GbE and Another new Outline loudspeaker on specially in activities and its further Placed www.computextaipei.com.tw onLawo’s improving the user experience including wireless receivers, 48x32 I/OULXD4D can be achieved.

When www.disguise.one headaches when it comes dual ports, is the10GbE Monaco 215 CXstrongly containing www.mahajak.com head of sales, Jamie Dunn,’toMr Fohhn stands, the unobtrusive development and he ULXD2/SM58 handheld wireless configured with theenabling B80 andquicker B16 language barriers or issues with two 15-inchtoLF transducers, one of 2.25m Hilmer revealed. high aluminium cabinets confirms continue Lawo’s Motherships, the I/O possibilities time zones.’

In addition, theand supervisory 16 4-inch speakers further growth its successful are described asand limitless.

A Martin Audio signature combining comprise CDD5 cabinets CSX112and ‘Although Powersoft is Mr already board, at middle the request of Class-D amplifiers programmed corporate strategy,’ explained ceiling subs characterises Mr Fox 16 are in the of converting old ADAM Audio A8X studio monitors. well in the Chinese market, Lawo, has appointed thetheir to adapt to digitally steer BMB3 AndreasAsia Hilmer, of CDs toknown more modern digital audio Stagetec alsodirector serves as www.burlaudio.com Monaco 215 CX we also believe that the market ‘The URSA Mini Pro has spectacular short film.

The film follows aunique young company’s authorised officer beams within lobby’s Apple iPod isthe predominantly used marketing and communications. wall-mounted CDD5 cabinets in formats.’ the Malaysian distributor for the potential willcharacteristics. increase thanks division order to optimise the dynamic colours and a architectural mother struggling toADAM balance her tothe Claudia Nowak as an additional as main source.

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Having accrued a relies tax return, CLSPL ambience isif lifted during certain Lawo will take the necessary installed CSX112 ceiling-mounted active studio speakers toonour client ‘Weframe are very satisfied with is required. concluded Su. ‘We hope to integration environment.’ not overheat or issues when and tones to reinforce the Ms Nowak, whose appointment has also the taxpayers evenings when either livenarrative. musical time. subwoofers enhance the lower they ensured absolutely loved them,’ audio quality ofgive the any speakers,’ said Two major software releases work together them moving Powersoft application engineer we were shooting the sun, soatwe The URSA Mini Pro captured 4.6K comes into effect on 1 April, has entering Revenues House ensembles or awith mobile DJare system ‘For the time ofinhis absence, frequencies throughout.

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The Dante RTM Johor, when discussing the firmware forand the Newton digital and educate the market further partnership by‘We conducting Time commissioned astwo part of software was then used achieve administration departments foron marble floors, walls andto glazing. turntables adigital DJM900 NXS II Lawo’s ultimate representative DSP inwas Mr Fox is refined by way operate with any console connectivity A8X monitors. are now able hub and for thein.

Dashboard still.’ technical training sessions of Viddsee’s partnership with the desired visual mood. more than 30 patched years. mixer canv1.8.1 be towards our customers and ourin Martin Audio DX0.5 processors www.adam-audio.com the market. isnoise available to identify unwanted inatthe any remote control application. the Reyn Audio headquarters Singapore Filmbe Commission and markets will taken with all three zones.

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Adam Hall’s Experience Center wins design award WORLD: The Adam Hall Group’s Experience Center has won the ‘Spatial Experience – Corporate Interior’ prize during this year’s Ar t Directors Club (ADC) Competition. The ADC Competition is the largest German-speaking creative competition and presents awards each year for digital, adver tising, editorial, film, design, event and spatial design. The Adam Hall Group received the award as the

owner of the building, as well as the interior design agency Stilbruch United Designers and the building architects at M&P Architects.

‘Our goal for the Experience Center is centred around offering people the oppor tunity to not only be inspired but also to implement their creative ideas in a modern environment with state-of-the-ar t technology,’ said Alexander Pietschmann, CEO of

Rec Pro Sound & Light adds Adamson to inventory

INDIA: Kerala-based Rec Pro Sound & Light is the latest rental company in India to purchase an Adamson loudspeaker system from distributor Sonotone. The investment included E15 and S10 line arrays, E119 subwoofers

and Lab.gruppen PLM20K44 amplifiers.

‘We pride ourselves on staying ahead of new technologies and trends to ensure that our customers benefit from the best,’ said Mr Vigesh of Rec Sound &

Light. ‘Adamson products are very versatile and provide a solution for all applications. They offer more power than any other cabinet in a compact package, and the sound is phenomenal.’

Sonotone director Karan Nagpal added: ‘Rec Sound & Light is a cutting-edge rental company that has earned a reputation for investing in state-of-the-art gear. With this purchase, the E15 becomes one of the largest ‘A-league’ dual 15-inch line arrays in India [in terms of market share]. I thank [audio engineer] Raghu Ramankutty for helping explain the technical details of the system to our new clients from his hometown.’ www.adamsonsystems.com www.sonotone.in

Midwich arrives in APAC

APAC: Having enjoyed success as a distributor throughout the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, Midwich expanded into the wider APAC market with its acquisition of Blonde Robot, a distributor of professional video, broadcast and photography products across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.

Now, Midwich has continued its expansion into the APAC territory by establishing Midwich Asia and opening an office and showroom in Singapore.

Midwich Asia will focus primarily on the commercial AV sector, providing support to consultants, integrators and end users across several areas, including video, large-format displays, LED solutions, broadcast and audio.

The company will target vertical markets such as government, education, broadcast and hospitality.

‘Launching Midwich Asia is a milestone accomplishment for the

Midwich Group which indicates both rapid growth and commitment to a bigger vision,’ said Michael Broadbent, managing director of Midwich Australia. ‘We are excited at this opportunity to contribute to the commercial audiovisual industry in Southeast Asia and look forward to forming valuable customer relationships throughout this thriving region.’

Within a month of opening its Singapore operations, Midwich Asia was named as the new distributor

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for Middle Atlantic products in the Lion State. It will provide Middle Atlantic customers, including consultants, systems integrators and end users, with technical support for video, largeformat displays, LED solutions, broadcast and audio solutions, targeting a range of vertical markets, such as government, education, broadcast and hospitality. www.midwich.com.sg

the Adam Hall Group. ‘Since the grand opening, now a year ago, the Experience Center is valued as a place for sharing great emotions and moments together – connecting business customers, par tners, associations and our employees in an integrated manner. We are delighted to be presented with this honourable award by the ADC jur y.’ www.adamhall.com

LR28 investment

by Cellosound CHINA: Starting with just a used DDA mixing console and some PA systems, Cellosound has been updating its inventory on a regular basis. The latest addition to its equipment is an Alcons Audio LR28 system, which has already been used for some of the production company’s events.

In late 2018, several of Cellosound’s clients were requesting a system that produced a high standard of sound. During a discussion with AV distributor Digital Technology Development, Alcons’ Ribbon Touring solution was recommended to Cellosound. The Digital Technology Development team stated that they felt that the LR28 larger format line was the best choice and Cellosound decided to invest in 16 LR28s, eight BC543 cardioid subwoofers and Sentinel10 amplified loudspeaker controllers. With this combination of equipment, the system was able to meet and

exceed the audience’s expectations at some of Cellosound’s events.

Cellosound’s Raymond Lui commented on how brilliant the system was and has decided to plan for another investment in the system, stating how he will ‘definitely be expanding it in the near future’. www.alconsaudio.com

Christie picks up ICTA award WORLD: Christie has received a Teddy Award for Manufacturer of the Year from the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA). The award is voted for by active members of the ICTA and presented annually to the manufacturer that ‘most closely exemplifies the progressive principals of product development and provides the dealers with service and up-to-date technical and sales information’.

‘To receive this recognition is a tremendous honour for Christie, and the fact that we have been awarded this from our esteemed industry peers makes it even more meaningful,’ stated Kazuhisa Kamiyama, chairman and CEO

of Christie. ‘We are committed to delivering excellent levels of service as well as remaining at the forefront of cinema technology.

This is epitomised by our record of industry firsts over the last 60 years and our current investment in the development of Christie RealLaser which allows us to deliver spectacular movie moments to audiences, as well as outstanding performance and value to our cinema partners.’

It is the third time that Christie has collected the award in its history, having previously been honoured in 1998 and 2010. www.christiedigital.com

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Fitness first INDIA: Abs Fitness, one of India’s leading gym groups, has installed its flagship Pune branch with a new TOA sound system. The supply and installation was carried out by TOA channel partner, Ravindra Kher Group.

Founded by the Sable brothers in 2006, Abs Fitness now has 30 branches across India, including seven in their hometown of Pune.

‘Back when we started, gyms in India were very outdated,’ explained co-founder Shantanu Sable. ‘We started to import gym equipment from the US from brands such as Life Fitness, and worked on the ambience and interiors. We’ve built up our brand, and we’re currently opening a new gym every three or four months.’

Drawings of the property were sent to TOA Japan, which designed the system. The main gym has been installed with 10 TOA F-2000BT compact two-way speakers, five for the weight

training area and five covering the cardiovascular gym machines.

‘They wanted a minimal look with as few speakers as possible, and the F-2000 has a wide dispersion pattern, so we only needed 10 of them to cover the 900m2 club,’ said Saurabh Kher, director of the Ravindra Kher Group. ‘It’s a very efficient system.’

The system in the main gym is supplemented by two TOA FB-150 subwoofers, and driven by DA-550 amplifiers. Four TOA HS-1200BT coaxial array speakers have been installed into the gym’s two mirrorimage studios, powered by A-2240 amps; these can be run as two separate systems or combined into one. The reception and common areas of the club are served by PC-648R ceiling-mount speakers driven by A-230 PA amplifiers.

The TOA system, which can also operate as one big system as well as its individual parts, is complemented with Shure wireless

Grand Cinema Sunshine goes all in with Christie

Ravindra Kher Group’s Saurabh Kher with one of the TOA FB-150 subs microphone systems and SM58 mics, and Pioneer mixers. DSP is provided by a dbx DriveRack 260, which has been programmed with various presets for different applications. As well as music for training and classes, it is also being used as a PA system for small events and prize-giving ceremonies.

A similar system has also been installed into a second Pune club, and Abs Fitness is now considering the brand for all new club openings.

Daniel Weltlinger Image courtesy of Lucky Luxem

natural sound I have ever known from a portable violin microphone. ‘d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones, including the new Core version, have made my life a

lot easier in terms of amplifying my instrument,’ he added. ‘I feel very fortunate to have such high-quality, regular use microphones in my possession.’

Weltlinger is now promoting his new album, Szolnok, with a series of performances, using his d:vote Core 4099 microphone. ‘Since acquiring it, I have used it on just about all the projects and studio work I’ve been involved in. Like the original d:vote 4099, it is ideal for both stage and studio work and is a great condenser microphone for recording.’ www.dpamicrophones.com

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newest flagship cinema complex in Ikebukuro,’ commented Takehiko Sasaki, Cinema Sunshine’s senior managing director. ‘As a long-time user of Christie’s cinema solutions, we are confident that our latest investment will deliver an unmatched movie experience for our audiences.’

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Daniel Weltlinger invests in DPA microphone

AUSTRALIA: After having his instrumental microphone damaged in a concert, Daniel Weltlinger decided to invest in DPA’s d:vote Core 4099 microphone, created for expanding the dynamic range of acoustic instruments. The d:vote Core 4099 microphone is built with a streamline windscreen which reduces its sensitivity to movement and helps to protect the backport of the mic.

‘On the recommendation of DPA’s Australian distributor, Amber Technologies, I decided to try a d:vote Core 4099 microphone,’ commented Weltlinger. ‘To me, it is the clearest, warmest and most

JAPAN: Cinema Sunshine’s flagship complex in Tokyo has become the first in Japan to have all of its auditoriums installed with RGB laser projection systems from Christie’s RealLaser range. Known as Grand Cinema Sunshine, the complex is located in the commercial and entertainment

Grand Cinema Sunshine district of Ikebukuro and boasts 12 auditoriums, 11 of which have been equipped with CP4330RGB, CP2320-RGB,and CP2315RGB projectors. The complex’s premium BESTIA theatre, meanwhile, has also been treated to a new Vive Audio speaker system.

‘We are committed to provide the latest, most innovative technologies, and it’s the reason we selected Christie’s state-ofthe-art RGB pure laser cinema projectors and Vive Audio for our

Don Shaw, senior director of Christie, added: ‘We’re delighted that Cinema Sunshine recognises the many benefits offered by our RGB pure laser systems developed for mainstream cinema exhibition and the immersive cinema sound of Vive Audio.

Christie is fully committed to providing superior products and we are pleased to deliver a range of our leading-edge solutions to Grand Cinema Sunshine.’ www.christiedigital.com

WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

NEW A SERIES LINE SOURCE The new A15 and A10 systems deliver renowned L-Acoustics concert performance and reliability for audiences from 50 to 5,000. Mounted on a pole, stacked on the companion KS21 or flown in vertical or horizontal arrays, the new A Series combines plug-and-play ease and international market acceptance. This versatile solution, with adjustable directivity, scales with the needs of your company and is your gateway to the L-Acoustics rental network. A Series can take you anywhere you want to go. l-acoustics.com GROW !

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UPLINK invests in Powersoft audio equipment JAPAN: UPLINK, a chain of small arthouse cinemas, has invested in a range of Powersoft Ottocanali amplifiers for its five theatres in Tokyo. The purchase comes as part of the chain’s president Takashi Asai’s plan to provide a better audiovisual experience for his customers. The amplifiers are used to power bespoke audio systems formed from Taguchi Acoustic Lab speakers and were installed by Cael Works.

Asai turned to Taguchi Acoustic Lab for advice due to his friendship with director, Kazunori Taguchi.

‘The visual side of cinema is constantly evolving,’ said Asai.

‘But, quite surprisingly, the audio side seems to have stagnated

a little in the last few decades.

Obviously, SPL in cinemas has increased and dedicated subwoofers have become

commonplace, but I have felt for a while that we, as cinema proprietors, could be doing more.

In film, it is extremely important

not only to reproduce music, but also the sounds of small birds, water, waves and airplanes flying far away. These environmental sounds have a great effect on the overall cinema-going experience.

With our flat units, it is possible to reproduce even the most delicate of sounds thanks to the detail we can achieve in the sound wave.’

When Taguchi’s flat-panel speakers were chosen, a shootout was held to compare amplifier brands. ‘We tried a number of different manufacturers but, when we used the Powersoft amplifiers, the sound output was overwhelmingly fabulous,’ said Asai. ‘When combined with Taguchi’s speakers, the speed and

fine resolution of the sound almost brought tears to my eyes.’

Cael Works president Masao Hirata oversaw the installation.

‘When UPLINK informed us they wanted to use Powersoft, it was decided that all of the theatres should be driven by eight channels, due to the fact they distribute the audio in 7.1 surround sound,’ he explained. ‘Among the Ottocanali, the best choice was made for each theatre size, with the 12K4 being chosen for the bigger screens and 8K4 for the smaller ones. The small 2U design, in particular, was very attractive in terms of the rack space available.’ www.powersoft-audio.com

Tre Bass Entertainment deploys MediaWorks unifies Axient Digital on Breakfast Day radio stations with Orban

MALAYSIA: The Milo Malaysia Breakfast Day has been running since 2013 in cities across the country. Events are taking place this year in seven cities and, at the recent Breakfast Day in Putrajaya, Tre Bass Entertainment provided the audio setup, ensuring coverage for 25,000 people across the 250m race track and event space.

Tre Bass Entertainment was chosen to work on the project due to its portfolio of working on similar projects in the past, the experience of its technical team, and the inventory of products and solutions it had available.

The Tre Bass Entertainment team deployed 12 channels of Shure Axient Digital with Beta58 wireless microphones from its inventory.

The rental company had added the

mics to its inventory earlier in the year, acquiring them from Shure distributor Concept Audio.

Axient Digital helped Tre Bass Entertainment to navigate the busy wireless frequency space, as broadcasters occupied part of the spectrum, providing coverage of the event, and telecommunications taking up much of the higher frequency range, from 3–30MHz. The system scans the frequency spectrum, finding a suitable, free range to transmit within. It also features the ability to automatically detect inter ference and avoid frequency clashes. www.conceptaudio.com.my www.shure.com tbe.com.my

Analog Way takes on the Monster K-pop

TAIWAN: The production team from AVIC System employed a range of solutions from Analog Way to meet the video requirements during the recent Monster K-pop concert at

the Taipei Arena. The event featured several big names from Korea, such as Super Junior, Red Velvet, Chung Ha and VAV, as well as five large Optotech video screens of different

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shapes and sizes and a massive, tilted, overhead LED panel.

AVIC deployed an Analog Way Ascender 16 - 4K multi-screen switcher with a LiveCore output expander, a VIO-4K all-in-one, multiinput/output solution for conversion and an Analog Way control box to deliver the continuous content.

‘Analog Way always provides a stable, rock-solid system, which was critical for a show like this,’ said Peter Hou at AVIC. ‘The Analog Way gear gave us the excellent results we needed so we were able to satisfy the sold-out crowd.’ www.analogway.com www.opto.com.tw

NEW ZEALAND: MediaWorks Radio has aligned its radio stations with the installation of Orban 8700i, 5700i and 5500i digital processors. The upgrades were made to deliver a more uniform sound across all the stations.

‘MediaWorks Radio is a New Zealand broadcaster with over 180 unique content streams broadcast over a network of just under 300 transmission points,’ explained Blake Beale, radio engineering manager at MediaWorks New Zealand. ‘Due to the unique way MediaWorks Radio came to be through many years of acquisitions and mergers, there have been inconsistent technologies used from broadcast consoles, automation and transmitters, resulting in a difficult support model to maintain and stations that were once local, but now network brands sounding different in each market.’

An audit carried out across the company explored the brands and models that made up the network.

These were all compared against each other when deciding which to go with at a national scale. ‘Our

requirements were one processor supplier with the flexibility to sound great on an oldies to a contemporary hit radio format, rock as well as a dance format, to mention a few,’ said Beale. ‘These comparisons resulted in our choice to partner with Orban, who were more than happy to assist with a long-term procurement schedule.

Having the reputation of rock-solid reliability that we required for remote sites with difficult access due to New Zealand’s challenging and volatile geography also played a part in our decision.

‘Three models were chosen: cities like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch would receive the 8600 (now 8700i), regional cities the 5700i and provincial markets the 5500i. Having the added extra of integrated radio data system (RDS) generators has enabled MediaWorks Radio to not only up the game sound wise, but also introduce RDS with an AF table that hands over seamlessly when transitioning frequencies from the next broadcast point.’ www.orban.com

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HexogonSound becomes disguise partner in APAC Melodia Outlines lectures at Yogyakarta Chameleon integrates State University with Maestro APAC: disguise has appointed Singapore-based Hexogon Solution as its newest rental partner in APAC. Hexogon has An offices in Thailand, INDONESIA: Outline sound Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong system has been installed in the and the Philippines, and has been newly built auditorium at Yogyakarta involved with prestigious events State University.

The system was such as Singapore National designed and installed by theDay celebrations, which it has supported Italian manufacturer’s Indonesian annually since 2012, the Singapore distributor, Melodia Sound.

Formula 1 City Light Up (since ‘The university’s music director 2014) andthe theOutline 28th SEA Games’ requested brand, having opening and closing ceremonies. heard a system used by Mozza

Sound, a rental company in Jogja that owns Outline gear,’ explained

Rudy Winarto, director of Melodia Sound. ‘The client required a system capable of reproducing intelligible speech to reinforce lectures.’

The setup comprises four Outline Stadia 100-30 loudspeakers with a pair of Sub 218 subwoofers and two X4 amplifiers for power. In addition, there are four Vegas 24 compact speakers as centre-fills and two more used as upper-balcony-fill, while on the stage there are two

INDONESIA: Sennheiser has WORLD: GatesAir has announced launched its G4 evolution wireless that it has acquired at ONEtastic series in Indonesia a closed Srl, anfor Italian manufacturer event distributors and dealers ofAPAC: television andHotel digital at the Pullman Jakarta.

Simplestream’s Cloud TVThe radio transmission systems.

Indonesia launch on February platform has been selected by Ideal ONEtastic’s in OTT high-of 20th follows a succession Systems to strength provide the element efficiency, TV andPlatform. unveilings from the manufacturer of its newlow-power Enterprise Media DAB radio transmitters said throughout countries inisSouth Ideal Systems is a multinational toorganisation complement GatesAir’s East Asia. that describesbroad itself range oflargest transmission solutions, The manufacturer successfully as the broadcast systems and will help better late released the G4 inIts Thailand integrator in GatesAir Asia.

Enterprise address the needs large-scale, last yearPlatform in partnership with Media is aof white label that over-the-air networks worldwide. distributors Petchsiam Sound enables content owners to provide The acquisition strengthens Group (PSG) broadcast andalso Soheto high-quality andThailand.

OTT GatesAir’s andplace visibility A series of presence events took to services. in Europe. Sennheiser’s G4 100 showcase

Series, G4 300 Series, G4 500 ‘The acquisition of ONEtastic Series and IEM series for live underscores our commitment performances carried

by PSG. to the broadcast market and Soheto Thailand demonstrated accelerates theG4 investments the use ofdistribution the 300 Series,we ‘Media is evolving are making in our transmission G4100P and G4500P Series rapidly and an increasing market portfolio,’ saidcustomers Bruce D Swail, for film, business of broadcast, Enterprise withoutCEO ofa GatesAir. ‘The unique, and education.

During the event pedigree in broadcast orinnovative OTT award-winning products –and attendees were treated with are looking to provide qualityand technologies from ONEtastic add presentations of the G4 media product streaming services and new capabilities to our portfolio line and acommented sit-down interview and access,’ Ideal and complement ouroftransmission review withSVP end-users who have Systems’ head cloud and transport platforms.

The already hadJames a taste of the product solutions, Taylor.

‘We addition ofas anwell experienced first-hand, asincreasing band and are experiencing an and highly talented research, vocal performances. demand in the APAC market by development andRoland services team On the launch, Lim, vice customers outside the traditional from ONEtastic furthersolutions expands president, pro audio

The company invested in disguise media servers for the 2019 Marina Bay Singapore Countdown show on New Year’s Eve and also the new Lake vxWORLD: 4 serverBannister to increase its has fleet’s entered into a non-exclusive strength. sales, distribution ‘As we marketing are rapidly and expanding, not agreement with that will see only in Asia but in Avid target markets the former’s outside of Asia,Chameleon we need todata ensure aggregation management that we have aand strong variety of solution integrated into Avid’ssaid server brands in our inventory,’ Maestro This willdirector enable Adrian Goh,Graphics. group managing users to more easily atMaestro Hexogon. ‘disguise is one of the andinpopulate ofaggregate, Vegas 24smoderate are installed the data-driven for news, foyer outside graphics the auditorium. sports and financial productions.

The Chameleon solution is capable of reading, ingesting our world-class engineering andand managing multiple data support expertise todiverse create new feeds through an advanced innovations for the broadcastweb interface, providing users with segment and beyond.

Theirmore marketing market, reaching control over both incoming central EU location strengthens viewers in the largely untappeddata and output formats.

Customised our international footprint and enterprise than previously possible.’ data is imported intogrowth.’ graphic commitment to global Simplestream’s Cloud TV is templates directly orthat through has stated it will anGatesAir end-to-end OTT solution Chameleon’s RESTful API staff for retain the entire ONEtastic encompassing live and live-event useitsinBrescia news, sports, elections, and facility, which streaming, catch-up, VOD, EPG,will financial and secured other as content continue GatesAir cloud DVRoperations and downloads. genres, and can also Srl. ONEtastic CEO LucabeSaleri will The solution also includes aimported intoremain augmented reality androle virtual also inapp a leadership multi-platform framework, OTT products, asofwell as IPasreality general manager GatesAir workflow, account management based Srl, whilesolutions.

ONEtastic founder Carlo and billing, analytics and advanced Bombelli will be a key contributor

top servers in the market. Having a large fleet of projectors in the company also means that disguise, with theiras advanced projection As well the Outline equipment, ‘We are excited about bringing workflows and will be a Yamaha CL5 capabilities, digital mixing console Bannister Lake’s wealth of data one of the preferred choices for was also installed, along with a knowledge and expertise large-scale events.

We are into more Rio 32 stagebox. the Avid ecosystem,’ said Ofir comprehensive in took our offerings ‘The installation just five Benovici, Avid’s vice president of and more competitive in thedidn’t rental days,’ added Winarto.

‘We media enterprise. market than ever before.’ encounter any major challenges ‘As static data as welive hadand completed a fullplay survey www.disguise.one an increasingly important before the installation.

The role feedback www.hexogonsol.com in thethe production our from client hasprocess, been awesome.’ end-users will realise greater value through more efficient www.outline.it workflows, better storytelling and the opportunity to secure new to the GatesAir team moving business.’ forward.

‘Avid is a natural fit for our data ‘We have worked closely with aggregation solutions,’ added GatesAir andas their talented Georg Hentsch, president of features such CDN switching sales and Lake. engineering teams Bannister only will Avid and server-side ad‘Not replacement. over theexcited years,’ Bombelli. customers be able do of more ‘We’re tosaid beto part ‘Our Systems’ combined strengths willhave with their graphics, they will Ideal expert offering, allow the broader company to the opportunity to leverage data providing its customers with an provide ourenterprise-level, customers the in all kinds of ways thatwith were affordable, directindustry’s unavailable. most reliable, statepreviously We look to-consumer service,’ commented of-the-arttotransmission solutions forward a long Simplestream CCO and Dan innovative Finch that isBroadcastAsia backed byAvid.’ a global relationship with during 2019. service network. We’re very excited about www.avid.com the possibilities that lie ahead.’ www.idealsys.com

G4 launches in Indonesia GatesAir acquires ONEtastic Ideal Systems chooses Simplestream platform Vegas 12s and four Vegas 8 CX speakers as monitors. Another pair

at Sennheiser Asia, said: ‘When we set out to create the evolution wireless G4, we had three criteria in mind: simplicity, flexibility The broadcastand worldreliability. who desire a 4th generation of Sennhesier’s platform to maintain revenue most rangetheir trulycontent grows rights popular and monetise and evolves with each endor use a media platform.

This user, it’s live sound, serveswhether as a vehicle for branding broadcast, education promotional film, and educational or business.

Offering zero content.

The partnership allows compromises in transmission, us to form Ideal’s first direct-toand a fuss-free set process.’ consumer offering asup part of its wider ecosystem. It’s enabling us

www.sennheiser.com to expand our reach into the huge

www.soheto.co.th Asian video viewing and video Bruce D Swail www.petchsiamsound.com

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Bolero CATV Tokushima upgrades to 4K Waves enables MLA Mini graduates at with Blackmagic AsiaWorks employs flowtech100 enrols its partnersNantong Middle School at Lasalle College

JAPAN: CATV Tokushima has ASIA: AsiaWorks, an independent replaced its 2K live broadcast mediawith company with offices built system a 4K infrastructure in Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta THAILAND: Waves Audio recently around Blackmagic Design products, and Singapore, invested in staged itsthe Partner Enablement including URSAhas Broadcast Sachtler’s carbonCamp atATEM the flowtech100 Holiday Inn Studio Sukhumvit camera, Television Pro fibre tripod for use in itsPanel ENG and in Bangkok.

The three-day 4K, ATEM Camera Control (electronic news gathering) and workshop was attended

by Waves HyperDeck Studio 12G. liveorder news ‘In to production. replace the live dealers from Thailand, Indonesia, SINGAPORE: Lasalle College of TheKorea, company’s camera broadcast system from 2K Malaysia, to 4K, South Singapore, the Arts seen itsBlackmagic renowned operators started we introduced many India andhas therecently Middle East. It was Singapore Airlines Theatre using theconfirmed tripods on-location products,’ Takushi held in response to the ongoingat equipped with expansion asites new in Bolero earthquake Lombok, Ichisaka, programme production increase and of Waves’ wireless system at and the intercom Asian Games in from Jakarta manager at CATV Tokushima.

‘We live install businesses in the Riedel Communications.

The have used Blackmagic products region. college chose Bolero on the before, and know theybased are reliable recommendation of Riedel’s local and the cost performance is really partner, Solutions, who great as AudioLink implementing a similar suggested system for its ease of system withthe another company’s use andcould deployment, and ability to product cost in excess of three scale meetAlso, the Blackmagic needs of different times to more. has size manyevents.

4K 12G products available, so

BNC Barnfind increases opens live Beijing content office with Ross

CHINA: Synonymous with the premier The Waves team leading karaoke lounges, clubs workshop comprised EVPand of concert sales productions China, Martin Audio and marketinginMick Olesh, live has gone manager back to school better marketing NoamtoRaz, penetrate the growing education product specialist Michael Adams, sector.

Founded famous Qing era and regional salesbymanager industrialistNadiyam. and educator Zhang Ravisankar The training Jiandemonstrations over a century ago, Nantong and explored Middle School in Jiangsu Province the Waves MultiRack/SoundGrid, has seen many dignitaries the eMotion LV1 future Live mixer, and passWaves throughplug-ins its classes. using for studio

Specified for its consistent audio field coverage and high resolution, the newly constructed auditorium within the Chongya Building of the main campus is furnished with a Martin Audio MLA Mini loudspeaker system. Another important consideration in this choice was the level ofthat control been 'I believe our that task,has and that by the Display optimisation ofprovided our partners, is to ensure that software. we are informing and educating

and the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Bali with a variety sets ofDSLRs, MLA Mini ofComprising cameras, two including together withand twoARRI CDD Amiras.

Live15s,The Sony FS7s two CSX218 subwoofers and three flowtech100 tripods support a CDD5s, the package also required payload of up to 30kg and are pairs of installed XD12s andheavyoptimised for AsiaWorks’ portable F12+ as fills. The duty ENGBlackline workflows. system driven by acrews combination ‘Sinceisour mobile often of MA5.2K, dual MA2.8Q andand dual find themselves in remote MA3.0 amplifiers, while loudspeaker challenging having solutions canlocations, contribute to management isis provided by'When DX0.5I the right gear essential,’ them,' said Mr Nadiyam. dedicated processors. said Andrew Fisher,my head planned this event, aim was to

and live sound.

the user base with what Waves

provide our partners with accurate

information and the precise tools Martin Audio componentsI toThe match their requirements. were supplied by Beijing am happy to say that I Pacific think we Budee.

‘Wethat aregoal.' very proud to have achieved provided thiswas unique Martin Audio has very clean compared to Mr become Olesh also happy with the system that both and of operations at students AsiaWorks. before, as no additional event.

'This event was equipment a pivotal teachers enjoy for many years,’ ‘With its can rugged construction like cables orto converters is needed. opportunity further strengthen said Beijing Pacific Budee sales and to suppor t heavy The ability ATEM Television Studio Pro Waves’ continuing and significant manager, Liu. payloads, the tripod is ideal for 4K has a JT very easy to strengthening understand enthusiasm towards Over 5,000 leaders, successful heavy-duty At interface, sonewsgathering. anyone can operate our valued relationship with the it alumni, retired teachers and other the same time, is intuitively, and theflowtech100 combination of region’s partners, decisively dignitaries were able to Pro appreciate extremely lightweight, rugged ATEM Television Studio 4K and making sure they receive the the clarity power during theitvital and easy to carr y, and – and quite ATEM software control makes easy utmost inand support, tools school’s anniversary celebration honestly –experience it’s one easiest to manage titles andof logos.

The 2K hands-on tothe understand theatre and fastest-deploying tripods material titles and logosaspects are alsoI’ve the array ofopening. beneficial of ever used.’ converted to 4K automatically, which Waves’ arsenal of software and www.budee.com is very useful.’ hardware.'

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we were able to build a unified 4K live broadcast solution.’

CHINA: Norwegian fibre transport solutions MALAYSIA: Bernama News Channel manufacturer Barnfind (BNC) has built ahas newpartnered studio at Technologies itswith Kuala Lumpur to its Chinese distributor, Patrick Wong andheadquarters Zahidi Bin Hamid increase the amount of live from Lasalle College the content Arts Digi-Red Electronic Equipment, itThe is able toaproduce.

In doing so, broadcaster recently covered to open new office in China we to upgrade it‘When turned toofneeded Ross Video its our the Awa dance setting up as part its festival, plans toand expand wireless intercom capabilities to Malaysian sales partner for four URSA Broadcasts atUxera theThe main in the Asia Pacific region. keep pace withEach theindemands of advice. dance venue. of the cameras office, located Beijing, will modern theatre productions, Bolero ‘Ross’ expertise inasupport, live production was equipped with Blackmagic provide customer was the perfect choice,’ Patrick was an important consideration Camera Fiber connected service and Converter, sales for said Barnfind’s Wong, senior technical officer at when choosing a technology partner,’ viabroadcast, an SMPTEcable, fibre optic cable satellite, OTT Lasalle College of Converter the Arts.bin ‘We explained Hakimi Zuffrida to a Studio Fiber atMohd and telecom customers across were well aware of theofficer outstanding Zain, chiefsite. operating at BNC. the relay APAC. reputation of Riedel products, and The feedseeing from the URSA Broadcasts ‘After continuous we knew Bolero provide was sent to the would ATEM Television and successful sales growtha stable and It was Studio Pro reliable 4K which then in China andswitcher, thesolution. overall Asia immediately apparent that Bolero sent signals to anBarnfind ATEM Camera Pacific market, is would better range, Control Panel,much SmartView and veryprovide excited to open the4K doors better audio quality andThe a richer SmartScope Duooffice, 4K. ATEMset of our newest expand of features than our previous system.

Television Studio Pro 4K was used our service and support and Bolero isour theadvanced ideal solution take forbring switching, inputting titlestoand technology Lasalle safely into the future, with Having consulted with the logos and totomanage talkback solutions customers in Ross this the flexibility to expand a more and Uxera BNCinto purchased directly withteams, the cameraman, while market,’ said Barnfind CEO complex intercom configuration when Ross Video’s Ultrix routing/ a HyperDeck Studio 12G provided Wiggo Evensen.

‘In addition, the need arises.’

AVthe platform, Graphite all-in-one backup recording. new office will serve as The Lasalle technical switcher, graphics andcrew audio system ‘ATEM Television Studio Pro a Barnfind warehouse andis4K reportedly impressed Bolero’s forservice a dedicated mobile production supports eight 12G-SDI inputs hub for anywith other ability to countries achieve full across flypack, and several licences of with format conversion, so you can Asian in coverage need of our the entire just a single XPression Prime 3D real-time format anyfacility signalwith and it’s really easy services.’ antenna.

The system also the graphics software. because don’t need convert,’ Elaineyou Sun serves astohas capacity to interface with existing ‘Our engineers and technical said Ichisaka.

‘The switcher area Barnfind’s sales manager in intercom systems via Riedel’s NSAteams have able to operate China.

‘Forbeen years, Barnfind 002A AES67-to-4wire interface. the Ross equipment withitself little has been establishing ‘Lasalle is highly regarded for difficulty and the market,’ Ross technical in the Chinese she its educational programmes in support team has always been commented.

‘With this new contemporary artsus,’ andsaid design,’ on-hand to guide BNCsaid office, we have taken a very Rajveer Singh, general manager for engineer, Wan Anuar Bin Wan important step forward to Jusoh.

ASEAN and our South Asia atflypack Riedel.

‘The mobile production increase presence in thishas ‘This installation is an outstanding already proved its worth, enabling important region and address example of how Bolero can fulfil even uscustomer to cover news and live events needs more efficiently the most demanding communications more efficiently.’ and effectively.’ requirements.’

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Eliminating latency up a Massive Adamson system forfor Infinite Light Mahajak brews solution Singha CHINA: XuHAS Weiunveiled recently embarked TASCAM its Series THAILAND: Boon Rawd Brewery, built-in digital reverb, compressor, on hisaudio/MIDI one-year, 15-city Infinite 102i interface for renowned for its flagship beer phase invert and four-band EQ Light tour promote new its owners of to small studios, and Singha, has moved to ahis new for each channel with the aim of album of theaudio/MIDI same The tour Series 208i premium work space name. in theinterface heart of eliminating latency issues and kicked offThe at brewery thestudio Shenzhen Baythe for professional and on live Bangkok. called taking the load off the computer to Sports Centre –102i also known as the allow it to process the audio more recording. upnew services of The Mahajak toprovides equip the Spring Cocoon – with antwo Adamson to 10 audio audio space with a inputs range ofand AV solutions, efficiently. The analogue mic/line/ sound employed system Xu outputs and thedeployed 208i 20by audio having the systems instrument combo inputs are fitted Wei’s long-running production inputs andforeight audio outputscrew, to integrator a previous project. with the manufacturer’s low-noise, ‘Mahajak was responsible aMaxTeam.

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208i The screens in the canteen, concert, implemented 18 Adamson screen on the wall beside the includes eight balanced of which there are per 20, side are all E15 loudspeakers of the stairs in the6.3mm building’s line indoor outputs to Constructed in 1893, Waverton is a heritage-listed building Samsung Smart Signage SHF station garden zone, along with four JBL 37-inch stretch screens. Serving 28-1 speakers powered by a Series 102i as directory displays in the lobby Crown XLS 1502 amplifier. are two Samsung Smart Signage ‘The customer expected to get an DM75E commercial LED screens. up-to-date and smart system that is

coverage and systems, punch, without too PoE+ or external 12Vbut DC and HDMI collaboration KanexPro that suited seminars and events, Ayumi Hanano, Adamson’s APAC much low-frequency concentration in/out with audio embedding and transmitters and receivers, Epson whether theand rooms werecoordinator, separated education support goingPanasonic to the centre.

And by Razr having de-embedding, the devices support and projectors, or combined to form larger room. flew in from Japan toasupport the a centre sub cluster, we Sharp managed bidirectional AV operations, live projection screens, and Furthermore, the system needed show. ‘The client’s request was to evenscreens, coverage andand provided enough streaming secureCrown LED JBL speakers to be compatible make sure every with seat other wouldaudio receive online punch totothe FOH as well.’ capture SD/USB media for later amplification, BSSengineers processing, and visual sound systems brought in from the same quality, which Real-Music provided support uploading tomixing a website.

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The distributor DSP. It provides eight mic/ from Barco’s ClickShare CSE-200 Hanano designed the system with prepared a total 44 system, E15 and E12 line inputs, eightofline outputs wireless presentation Liu Kaiji from Adamson’s Chinese cabinets, and 20 I/O S10compatible enclosures and stereo USB as does the ballroom and town distributor, Real-Music, working for the concert ensure there were with software/cloud-based hall venue.

JBL to speakers, LG and alongside the teams from MaxTeam enough backups. conferencing platforms.

DSP Samsung screens, and Barco and Real-Music during the system upload of recorded files to a An SSL L500 Plusacan was usedbe as the functions provide compressor, ClickShare devices also enable multiple monitor mixes or alignment. or position cloud storage. main FOH console, while an L200 four-band parametric EQ and found in the executive lounge, easy use, and good after salesand network up toto 7.1 surround monitoring, ‘The FOH in indoorThe streamers support CDNs was the monitor Each was auto level control for each input. dining room and console. living room. service fordual theirheadphone meeting rooms,’ there are outputs concerts outside China willand usually 2 ⁄3 of the infield,’ online liveatplatforms such as connected one The output section features a an ‘This was to one of ML.32.32 our largestand said dedicated a Mahajak level project engineer. with control. be placed YouTube, Wowza, Ustream, 10-band EQ, high/low pass filter projects to date,’ said the ‘They required in the Described asautomation next-generation The meeting rooms, which can EDC Acoustics SC-30orspeakers provide along the platform AWS Elemental MediaLive and intelligibility delay and a limiter function per Mahajak team.

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TVBS upgrades Clear-Com setup TAIWAN: TVBS has chosen a Clear-Com setup, combining wired and wireless solutions, for its communications needs at its Taipei City headquarters, as well as on location. The new setup allows the commercial broadcaster to connect over IP and to integrate third-party equipment when required.

TVBS has used Clear-Com’s Matrix Plus 3 system for more than 10 years and, following the recent upgrade, plans to keep it as a backup.

The new communications setup comprises the Eclipse HX digital matrix, which integrates wireless devices and wired settings, and V-Series Panels that are integrated into the system via IP-enabled LQ Series devices. An OB vehicle has been equipped with a FreeSpeak II digital wireless intercom system, which is directly connected to Eclipse HX through an LQ device that combines the signal and subcontrol connection into the same system.

FreeSpeak II allows the production teams to roam freely while on location and is designed to be resistant to 4G

interference. Handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets can also become part of the intercom through Wi-Fi or 4G LTE signals using the Agent-IC mobile app. Agent-IC also provides administrator test signals for temporary scheduling.

‘Our main criteria for upgrading to a new matrix system was security, stability and ease of maintenance,’ revealed Andrew Chung, engineering department manager at TVBS. ‘We compared

Proel solution prescribed at Eunpyeong St Mary’s Hospital KOREA: Eunpyeong St Mary’s Hospital is the latest facility to open its doors under the banner of the Catholic University of Korea.

Various rooms in the hospital have been equipped with sound systems from Proel and its Axiom Pro Audio brand. Various companies bid for the tender, with Proel and Axiom ultimately chosen and installed by

local dealer DESCO due to Proel Korea’s track record with several high-profile case studies, including 13 Daemyeong resorts.

The installation encompassed the main auditorium, conference and education rooms, a seminar room and the funeral hall, as well as the first-floor cathedral, the chapel and nursing room.

In the main auditorium, four AX2065A and four AX2065P line array elements form the main PA system with a pair of SW215FA subwoofers. Two Proel NEOS10AXS speakers form a centre cluster, while 10 LT6P cabinets have been placed as surrounds and two WD12A enclosures are on the stage as monitors. Power is from

one HPX1200 and two HPD2004 amplifiers, while the setup is managed from a Midas M32 digital mixer. Sources include a Denon CD player and a USB recorder.

The small chapel and the nursing, conference, seminar

various solutions from several intercom manufacturers and conducted POC and vendor planning and presentations. After a comprehensive evaluation, ClearCom was the clear choice. ClearCom provided excellent service throughout the process. We are very happy with the new system, which gives us excellent flexibility as well as secure and reliable communication.’ www.clearcom.com

and lecture rooms all rely on combinations of either LT6P speakers with HPX900 amplifiers or LT8P speakers with HPX1200 amps.

Meanwhile, the funeral hall and cathedral are both equipped with identical setups that comprise two NEOS15PX speakers powered by an HPX2800 amp, coupled with a pair of NEOS10PX cabinets with power from an HPX2400. www.axiomproaudio.com www.proel.com www.proelkorea.com

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Hyundai Sound reinforces SBS Super Concert KOREA: This year’s SBS Super Concert was held in conjunction with the 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium, featuring some of the biggest names in K-pop, including TaeYeon, EXO, Winner, Mamamoo, Seventeen and AB6IX. Hyundai Sound provided the sound setup with support from Sovico System.

The main sound setup was formed from a total of 56 J8 and J12 speakers from d&b audiotechnik, along with 24

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Seventeen on the stage J-SUBs. For monitors on the extremely wide stage, M2, M4, M6 and Max monitors from d&b were employed, as well as a pair of JBL

SRX series units, Yamaha MSP5s and QSC K12.2 speakers.

Powering the system were 26 d&b D80 amplifiers and 11 D12s.

A pair of Denon DN-4500 media players were at the start of the signal chain, as were SM57 and SM58 microphones from Shure, and DPA d:fine 4088 headset mics. Microphone signals were distributed via Shure UR4D and AD4Q wireless receivers. www.modernsound.co.kr www.sovicosystem.co.kr

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PHILIPPINES: TV5 Network has invested in Sony’s HDC-4300 4K/HD system camera to enhance the quality of its sports coverage.

The camera has been paired with a range of IP solutions, including Sony’s PWS-4500 live production server, which is part of the broadcaster’s OB van setup.

3/4 PAGE ‘TV5 hosts the Philippine edition of ESPN,’ explained a spokesperson for TV5 Network. ‘Our dedicated ESPN5 channel carries international sports as well as popular local sports like Philippines Basketball Association games, Philippines SuperLiga, GILAS and boxing.

‘To help us enhance our local sports coverage, we have acquired Sony’s HDC-4300 4K/HD. Sony is globally recognised as a major player in sports coverage. Its proven credentials and well-designed products gave us the confidence to invest in new equipment for our sports channel.’

The broadcaster has reported that staff found the new camera system easy to use, with a short, shallow learning curve.

Void Acoustics sound system installed at Commas, Suntec City Sky Garden, Singapore Photo by Kong

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Cinco counts on Touchwood Automations INDIA: Cinco has opened its doors in central Pune, offering food and drink to patrons over a 750m2 space. The venue is split into three distinct areas: the 280m2 club, the outdoor garden area and a patisserie. Touchwood Automations was brought in during the planning and wiring of the building, and was asked to manage the audiovisual requirements.

The project brief handed to Touchwood specified the need for higher SPLs in the club area to accommodate DJ sets and for coverage to continue into the outdoor garden. Meanwhile, the patisserie was to be quieter, with the option to have its own music selections.

Live gigs occasionally take place in the garden, requiring a PA system and stage monitors to connect to the installed sound system. During these concerts, the music in the club will come from a separate source.

In the club, the Touchwood team installed pairs of Audac FX3.15 speakers and FX3.18 subwoofers as the main system. The speakers are powered by two Audac SMQ500 amplifiers, while the subs are driven by an SMQ750. Two PX112 cabinets were deployed as fills, with power from an SMA-350 amp. The garden is covered by eight WX802/O wall speakers, designed specifically for use outside. Power is from an EPA254 amplifier. Four Audac Celo-6

ceiling speakers deliver the BGM in the patisserie, powered by an EPA104 amplifier.

As the installation commenced, the Touchwood team hit a major obstacle. ‘We had decided to suspend the huge foreground speakers using truss to ensure better coverage and dispersion at the right angle,’ explained Touchwood’s Tanmay Mehta. ‘Then, the management of the entire complex raised an objection. The whole design had to be reworked.

Having visited the project more than 10 times, with constant meetings with designers, various agencies and the clients, we decided to move the speakers on to the walls.

‘This decision was not easy for us as we had to restructure a wall mount which can give us an inclined angle and hold the 50kg weight of one speaker. The speakers had to be placed 4m from the floor and with the help of scaffolding; it wasn’t easy. It took four engineers to lift the speakers and carry them step-bystep in the frame.’

On the visual side, projectors were needed for displaying televised

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sporting events in the club, along with televisions and a giant screen in the garden. The club is equipped with two Epson EB-W05 projectors, paired with two 120inch, motorised, 16:9 screens. In the garden are a pair of Samsung 49-inch screens, as well as a BenQ MH740 projector that allows those in the furthest seats to see the action on a 220-inch tab tension motorised screen. Mounting the 220-inch screen provided quite the challenge, as it was installed at a height of almost 8m and weighs more than 35kg. The Touchwood team erected scaffolding to assist for the installation, ensuring the screen could withstand the outside elements.

Touchwood also supplied the DJ equipment, including Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2 players and a DJM-900NXS2 mixer, along with a Yamaha MG10XU mixer. Artists performing in the garden have access to a Yamaha MG16XU mixer coupled with Wharfedale speakers.

JAPAN: French artist Jean-Paul Goude recently held an exhibit, highlighting his collaborations with the fashion brand Chanel, at the Chanel Nexus Hall in Tokyo.

Cadmos, a French AV company, handled the AV requirements and implemented three units of Modulo Pi’s Modulo Player media server.

The exhibit was titled In Goude we trust, and showcased some of the more iconic campaigns Goude has worked on over 20 years with

the Chanel brand. The Modulo Player units were used to read uncompressed content and Apple ProRes sources. The first played a 90-minute film, So far so Goude, which provided an overview of the artist’s work. Another was used for The Fire, a two-way mirror with hidden screens that created the impression that the heads, hands and feet of a troupe of dancers were aflame. ‘Thanks to Modulo Player, we could easily position the flames on the dancers’ bodies,’ said Roman Hatala, director of Cadmos.

The third Modulo Player was used for an installation based around the renowned Chanel No.5 perfume bottle. Fashion designer Coco Chanel appeared in hologram form inside the bottle to relate her story. The media server helped display and position the 4K video of Coco Chanel, as well as the lights needed to magnify the bottle of perfume. www.modulo-pi.com

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CAT Telecom receives Quantum Elite visuals d&b V-Series transforms Litchi Grand Theatre

CHINA: The Litchi Grand Theatre in Jiangsu province has upgraded its performance space with the installation of a d&b audiotechnik V-Series system.

The theatre, which opened in 2009, was originally designed to film Jiangsu Radio and Television’s popular You Are the One TV show, with more than 400 episodes having been produced at the venue.

More recently, however, the theatre has started to host a wider range of events, including theatrical performances, opera and drama, as well as amplified concerts, for which an audio upgrade was deemed necessary.

Chan Chiwai of d&b Greater China.

Main side-fills for the stalls are provided by 12S-Ds, while rear-fill duties are carried out by E8s. The system was designed with the d&b ArrayCalc simulation software to achieve the most even coverage and SPL. ‘The d&b system is very easy to design, install and debug,’ added Chiwai. ‘The reproduction for vocals or instruments is extremely accurate, and there is no need for too much external processing for correction.

‘This project is a great example of the strength of d&b’s sound reinforcement solutions. It allows the audience to become immersed

THAILAND: Thailand’s stateowned telecoms company, CAT Telecom Public Company, has upgraded the AV systems at its Bangkok Network Operations Center (NOC). This included the

maps, that were nearly unreadable with the old system,’ said Chukiat Marutharalerd from Siam Alliance.

‘The much-improved readability has resulted in a noticeable boost to NOC operator productivity.’

Image courtesy of Siam Alliance

replacement of a decade-old videowall with an 8x7 array of 55-inch, thin bezel LCD monitors that receive HDMI, DVI and VGA sources, designed and installed

by Siam Alliance with Extron video processing and control systems.

‘The high-resolution images provided by the new videowall system allow CAT’s operators to clearly display detailed information, such as network

An Extron Quantum Elite HDCPcompliant, scalable videowall processor receives the signals from HDMI, DVI and VGA sources via XTP scaling receivers. Its video/graphics bus scales the content to preserve image quality at full frame rates. As the NOC operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Quantum Elite processor offers a failsafe solution with redundant

hot-swappable power supplies and fans, as well as solid state storage, which reduces the risk of hard drive failure.

Also installed at the NOC is an Extron TLP Pro 725T 7-inch TouchLink Pro touchpanel displaying preconfigured window presets recalled using a customised user interface that communicates with the Quantum control PC via an IPCP Pro 250 IP link control processor.

Control is also offered from a iPad connected over Wi-Fi using Extron’s LinkLicense system. The customised user interface was created using Extron’s free GUI Designer software.

In addition, 12 XTP two-input wall plate transmitters, located at operator workstations, accept HDMI or VGA from PCs and other sources. They transmit the signals up to 100m over a twisted pair cable to XTP scaling receivers that feed the Quantum Elite inputs. The Quantum Elite has nine outputs, expanded by DA HD 4K Series distribution amplifiers that supply video via 56 HDMI cables to the 8x7 LCD displays in the videowall. www.extron.com www.siamag.com

JAA Systems equips OnAir Entertainment ‘The reverberation time of the theatre is about 1.4s,’ explained Zhou Kesheng, director of the Jiangsu Broadcasting and Television Station, who is based at the venue.

‘It is a standard design for opera houses and multipurpose halls, and this makes for a good performance venue, both for music and speech reproduction.’

The solution provided by d&b audiotechnik Greater China comprises a main L–R system of four V8 line array speakers to cover the stalls and two Yi8s for the balcony, with a centre cluster of a further four V8s and two V12s. Two V-SUBs have been flown above the L–R hangs, while there is also an omnidirectional B22 subwoofer ground-stacked on each side. ‘Placing the B22 on the ground can emphasise the low frequency in the stalls,’ explained

in the live music; they don’t feel the existence of the loudspeaker. Both the quality and stability of the system have been unanimously recognised by the venue’s owners as well as performers and audience.’

The newly refurbished Litchi Grand Theatre is now hosting a varied programme of stage performances, primarily opera, drama and concerts. ‘The new system emphasises the characteristics of classical music and traditional theatre performances, as well as the soft and natural sound characteristics of the hall itself,’ said Zhou. ‘I also hope that during the performance, this solution allows the audience to forget the presence of the loudspeakers.’ www.dbaudio.com

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MALAYSIA: OnAir Entertainment has recently opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur. It is a music and dance academy with two large dancefloors, 11 music and vocal training rooms and a complete recording studio with a large seminar hall. JAA Systems was contracted to provide design and install the sound system for its recording studio.

‘We were awarded the project, to provide a solution for this new international standard recording studio, at the end of 2018 and completed it, handing over, in July 2019,’ explained David Chan, director at JAA Systems. ‘We were given the project due to offering the best combination of a good, quality audio system at a reasonable price. As the client preferred Pro Tools as a DAW editing software, we matched it with Merging’s Hapi audio interface, which was a good combination, providing a greatsounding audio interface within a multitrack system.’

Evan Chow with the JAA Systems team JAA Systems installed Pro Tools 2019 on a 27-inch iMac, integrating it with the Hapi interface. An Avid Artist Mix controller, Yamaha HS8 monitors, a TASCAM SSCDR recorder and CD-500 player were also installed along with microphones and headphones from Shure. A customised console table was also supplied, designed to OnAir Entertainment’s specific needs.

‘After spending some time looking for the right solutions

provider, we are glad to have chosen JAA Systems,’ commented Evan Chow, owner and principal of OnAir Entertainment. ‘Their professionalism and commitment were shown with high-quality equipment and the workmanship provided. Everything works as planned and was completed in time.’ www.facebook.com/OnAirEntertainment-2255565714490110 www.jaasys.com

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Nexo reaches CCTV’s Studiofor 8 facilitates the sky grand productions with mc²96 UAE:

CHINA: China Central Television’s (CCTV) ongoing transition to 4K/ UHD and IP operation has seen the installation of the first Lawo mc²96 Grand Production Console in the country. The console was installed in CCTV’s Studio 8 in Beijing by NDT Group.

Studio 8 is the second of CCTV’s studios to be upgraded to 4K/UHD and IP technology. The mc²96 is accompanied by two other Lawo mc² series consoles that were

installed previously. The 56-fader mc²96 is used for broadcasting, a 32-fader mc²56 handles FOH and a 40-fader mc²36 manages monitors. The consoles share more than 300 analogue and AES3 signal feeds, as well as 10 MADI feeds via a pair of IP switches.

In addition, five Lawo Power Core remote production solutions and two A__madi4 units translate baseband signals into Ravenna/ AES67 streams and vice-versa.

KUWAIT: The use of AoIP reduces costs and simplifies the management of the high signal count.

‘The renovation of the audio system in CCTV’s 800m² Studio 8 was handled by our long-term partner NDT, and finished mid-Jan 2019,’ revealed Lawo system engineer, Sam Zhang. ‘As soon as it was finished, it was given a major mission – broadcasting the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, which is the largest live show on Chinese

China’s first mc²96 New Year’s Eve, with 1.3 billion watching. The studio produced the 4K/UHD signal; the first time the Spring Festival Gala has been

Tripleplay at the Qudos Bank Arena

AUSTRALIA: The Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney has been equipped with a new digital signage and IPTV solution by Tripleplay.

The new solution distributes content to approximately 130 screens throughout the site, while also integrating with digital menu boards at food and beverage concession stands.

‘Qudos Bank Arena’s transition from the previous digital signage, IPTV and video streaming provider to Tripleplay has changed the way the commercial department uses our digital screen assets across the entire arena,’ said Aimee Head, graphic design and digital coordinator at the Qudos Bank Arena. ‘Not only is the new interface and dashboard incredibly user-friendly, saving time in the

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application and upload process, it also allows the team to make realtime changes and preview images of the content that is going to be distributed to the relevant digital screens before it is published.

Training and support from avt [AV Technology] and Tripleplay has been second to none and the solution is more cost-effective in regards to ongoing licensing and training fees than others in the market.’

Daniel Brooks, ICT coordinator at the arena, also commented: ‘Qudos Bank Arena is very pleased with the Tripleplay system and we look forward to continuing the great relationship we have with the Tripleplay team for the foreseeable future.’ avt.tech/tripleplay

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EZpro equips Fuzhou Strait Brompton processes Culture andRapture Art Centre theatre Eminem’s CHINA: The newly built Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre is designed to represent the five petals of a jasmine blossom.

Each petal is an individual building serving a different purpose.

There’s a 700-seat multi-functional theatre, as well as a 1,600-seat opera house, a 1,000-seat concert hall, an art exhibition hall and a movie centre. Shenzhen EZpro Sound & Light Technology equipped the multi-functional theatre with a sound system comprising EAW speakers and Symetrix processors.

ANZ: Eminem’s Rapture tour The theatre walls are covered broke several attendance records with solid bamboo blocks, cut throughout Australia and New into shapes that conform to both Zealand with five stadium shows, acoustic and visual requirements. including 80,708 tickets sold They simultaneously reflect and for the gig at Melbourne Cricket diffuse sound, enhancing the Ground. A total of 1,494 LED panels acoustics for the audience. were employed as part of the set, EZpro mounted EAW JFL213 displaying cinematic visuals and two-way line arrays to the left and scenography. These panels were right of the stage. In addition, four EAW MK Series passive, two-way, full-range loudspeakers have been flown on the side walls of the

driven by Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 4K LED processors and XD 10G data distribution apron, while multiple EAW CR72z units, supplied by NEP Worldwide cinema surround monitors serve as subsidiary Big Picture. fills around the audience area.

‘We were able to have a central The Symetrix Jupiter 4 audio processing position with multiple DSP system manages the sound XD locations around the stage, system, with four analogue inputs minimising cable runs,’ explained and four analogue outputs. Jupiter Jeremy Moore, head of displays at provides a variety of EQs, FIR filters and other processing options. Its 85 turnkey apps simplify set up for mixing, routing, crossovers

for sound reinforcement and Big Picture and crew chief for the loudspeaker management. An tour. Rapture’s video rig comprised embedded web server hosts a large upstage wall formed from Symetrix’s Arc-Web browser-based 620 ROE Carbon panels, four tower interface for managing the system screens of 144 panels and two on smartphones, tablets and IMAG screens, each with 360 panels computers. of ROE Visual MC7 for a total of ‘We chose the Jupiter 4 due to its more than 13 million LED pixels. incomparable flexibility, 4x4 input The SX40 LED processor offers a and output control, and optimised full 4K 4096x2160 resolution with audio solutions apps for specific zero-latency scaling, ChromaTune venues and systems,’ explained colour correction and network-based EZPro senior marketing manager, control. The XD data distribution Mei Hong. ‘The audio quality is unit receives a 10G input from the superb, as we have come to expect SX40 and distributes to the fixtures from Symetrix. Another reason we via 10 1G Tessera Protocol outputs. chose Symetrix is that the Fuzhou ‘We needed something user-friendly Strait Culture and Art Centre and reliable,’ said Moore. ‘Using is an extremely important and the SX40s allowed us to provide prestigious venue where system seamless processing and data failure is not an option, and we distribution, with zero issues all tour.’ knew we could count on the Jupiter to perform reliably for years to www.bigpicture.com come.’ www.bromptontech.com

EAVP and Nexo join school theatre AUSTRALIA: Elite Audio Visual Productions (EAVP) has installed a Nexo Geo S12 line array system in the 900-seat Joy Shepherd Per forming Ar ts theatre at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Per th. The venue ser ves

After running acoustic simulations of the space, the EAVP team determined that in addition to two main PA hangs, front-fill speakers were required at the front of the orchestra pit and delay speakers were needed above the dress

KOREA: Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) was the official broadcaster for the 18th FINA World Championships in Gwangju. The broadcaster employed a LaON Genie intercom system for critical wireless communications at the competition venues, the Municipal Aquatics Center and Yeomju Gym. as the school’s main auditorium A pair of Genie intercoms were lined for activities and productions, to an RTS Adam matrix in each of while also catering to external MBC’s 4K UHD OB vans. Two Genie events when hired. The old remote antennas were deployed sound system had star ted to at both venues, with one serving develop problems and didn’t provide the even coverage and power needed for the theatre, which had a negative impact on external hires. Therefore, EAVP no transmitters or recievers hung was commissioned to design and down below the ceiling. install the new solution.

The solution was an eightTheatre manager David Spooner channel, multilingual transmission put together a project brief for system formed from two EAVP that specified the need for a system that could be flown from the roof to save space on the ground; could facilitate all manner of events, from school assemblies to rock concer ts; could ensure even coverage throughout the auditorium, on the ground and the balcony; and was from a reputable brand with easy A Unite AP4 access point access to par ts and technical transceiver hung from the ceiling suppor t.

as a backup. In addition, an LT750 Expert system was used at Gwangju Women’s University Gymnasium for the opening ceremony.

With Korean president Moon Jae-in in attendance, LaON distributor SynkOn Production handled the communications setup, also employing a Genie BS1000 and circle to deliver the desired Genie BS850 base stations with 45 coverage. The solution installed beltpacks. ultimately included six Geo S12 top boxes and two 18-inch LS18 www.laon-tech.com subwoofers per side, along with www.synkon.co.kr three ID24 speakers for front-fill and four more as delays above the balcony. The entire system is driven by two NEXO NXAMP4x4 four-channel amplifiers, housed in beyerdynamic Unite AP4 access new racks behind the proscenium. point transceivers. These are ‘The new sound system now gives connected to the Dante network us the flexibility that we need in and discreetly installed on the the venue,’ said Spooner. ‘There ceiling to cover the entire room. is more than enough headroom in Also installed at Mahatma the equipment and I never have to Mandir were some 1,000 Unite push the system. I’ve yet to have a RP bodypack receivers with 1,000 customer complain that the system sets of DT 2 headphones, 28 Unite was too loud or not loud enough, CC-36P cockpit charging cases, or that they were unable to hear a an SIS 122 control unit, seven SIS presenter. Something that would 1202 double interpreter stations happen regularly with the system and 14 DT 394.SIS interpreter that we replaced.’ headsets.

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Starsing Music celebrates Uniting languages at Mahatma Mandir with Mipro

INDIA: The Mahatma Mandir CHINA: Established in 1997, Convention and Exhibition Chinese record company Starsing Centre in Gandhinagar has been Music recently celebrated its equipped with new wireless 22nd anniversary with a banquet microphone and interpretation in Beijing. systems from beyerdynamic. The A Mipro MA-808 portable 6,000m2 auditorium seats up to wireless PA system was employed 6,000 people and required an to reinforce the speeches given interpretation system for eight and music performed during languages. the event, while an ACT-7 The project brief also called for narrowband series wireless Dante connectivity and specified microphone system with ACT-72H that the new system should not handheld transmitter was used interfere with the auditorium’s LED for capturing the spoken word screens, Wi-Fi or UHF frequencies. and vocals. The ACT-7 wireless In addition, the client asked that

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The MA-808 wireless PA system received the signals, reproducing the sounds of these instruments for all to hear throughout the hall.

‘The Mipro MA-808 worked perfectly in this environment,’ commented a Starsing Music spokesperson. ‘Its portable design reduced the time needed to configure the system and it covered the whole place evenly with high intelligibility.’ www.mipro.cn

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DAWG uses KV2 for 2019 Pacific Games SAMOA: DAWG Professional Audio has worked with KV2 Audio to deploy a sound system for the opening and closing ceremony at this year’s Pacific Games in Samoa.

DAWG is owned by Corey Keil.

Keil came across KV2 at Prolight + Sound after hearing two SL412s running with four double 21-inch subs on the demo stage. Since then, Keil’s KV2 inventory has grown and DAWG has had success with its rental inventory.

Taking into the account the requirement to fill the field with a limited inventory, Dave Croxton, sales director of KV2, worked with Keil and his team on a solution.

‘Initially, when Corey sent the stadium plans across to KV2, we looked at a time-aligned distributed system pointing out into the stands,’ said Croxton. ‘When I

Working together, Keil and Croxton decided to install two VHD2.0s from 6m towers to throw across the field, while a pair of SL412 wide-dispersion cabinets were set up on lower towers to cover the main field with two ES systems, each comprising two ES2.26 double 15-inch subwoofers and a three-way ES1.0, along each end of the stadium.

A sub-bass cannon made up of three VHD4.21s was used to

KV2’s Dave Croxton with New Zealand sound engineer Mack Tane and Corey Keil of DAWG arrived, however, we realised that there was also a requirement to fill the field where the athletes would sit, and hundreds of school kids would perform. As we had limited

inventory, it was decided we would set up a physically time-aligned system in a line on one side of the stadium shooting across the field to the main grand stands.’

produce an even bass distribution across the entire stadium, with ESR212 three-way cabinets set on the VHD2.16 double 15-inch sub to cover the main stadium.

‘We measured 100dB peaks with amazing full-range clarity at the top of the main grandstand and the whole stadium was covered perfectly,’ recalled Keil. ‘The success of these events will open the doors for other opportunities throughout the Pacific islands. The small amount of speakers required in relation to the coverage and output we can achieve means we can easily ship the system from island to island and quickly set up for world-class performances for audiences large or small.’ www.facebook.com/DawgProAudio www.kv2audio.com

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KOREA: The Central Government Complex in Seoul is home to several Korean government agencies and hosts a variety of events and conferences. YNC Solution was recently enlisted to upgrade the sound system in the main auditorium of the complex, installing a system from Voice Acoustic.

The auditorium’s previous system had been in use since 2002 and was in need of an upgrade.

The project brief called for the installation of a digital system with a focus on intelligibility, reliability and stability.

The team from YNC Solution installed eight Voice Acoustic LA-Stick4x4 columnar line array elements as the main system in an L–R configuration of four per side. These are joined by a pair of Paveosub-112 subwoofers beneath the stage for low-end support.

A further four LA-Stick4x4 speakers serve as delays in the auditorium. Meanwhile, onstage,

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TDC goes beyond at Vivid Sydney AUSTRALIA: TDC – the Technical Direction Company – once again played a vital role at this year’s Vivid Sydney, providing large-scale projection mapping and LED video technology for several of the art installations lighting up the city, including the Sydney Opera House, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Customs House, Argyle Cut, Taronga Zoo, Cadman’s Cottage, and The Rocks branch of the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank.

Discussing the festival, which TDC has worked on for the past 10 years, TDC founder and managing director Michael Hassett said: ‘The use of projection mapping and video displays – using projected light and images to turn buildings and architecture into dynamic art projects – has exploded over the past few years and Vivid Sydney is one of the top examples. We see this trend increasing with a larger focus on interactivity where the audience can really engage with technology and art.’

‘We’ve approached this year in a completely fresh, new way – trying to achieve something even better,’ added Steve Cain, TDC’s

head engineer and media server specialist. ‘We’re switching most architectural landmarks over to the 3D workflow with disguise media servers, and away from 2D playback systems. That allows us to take advantage of the most recent advances in media server technology – 3D modelling, for example. Those features give us far more accurate preproduction planning and projection studies, allowing us to deliver increased projection output. We’re also using disguise’s OmniCal camera-

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assisted lineup systems, and that, together with a multi-skilled team, has helped us get sites up and running far more quickly and efficiently.’

TDC employed more than 70 Barco projectors this year. ‘We’re shooting around 1,600,000 lumens of light out with a staggering 161,280,000 pixels transforming buildings across Sydney into impressive works of art,’ said Alex Rendell, one of TDC’s project managers for Vivid Sydney.

‘We’re also proud to be running

a city-wide monitoring system, our TDC Live View automation platform, developed for show synchronisation, together with real-time monitoring and reporting.’

Approximately 36km of cable was laid. TDC also deployed a crew of around 30 technical staff.

‘We designed a system that sees 14 large LED screens used throughout the city that are accessible via the cloud from a single point, and that enables the same messaging to be displayed on each LED screen. It is exciting

to trial this system at Vivid Sydney,’ explained Drew Ferors, TDC’s technical services and new media manager, who conducted the R&D for the bespoke solution that resulted in the creation of a city-wide video messaging system: TDC LIVE View Signage.

Among several notable attractions at Vivid Sydney 2019, Pixar Animation Studios lit up the iconic Argyle Cut at The Rocks with artwork and animations featuring Woody and Buzz Lightyear of Toy Story fame.

‘With projects like this, it’s all about the planning and preparation,’ said Hassett.

‘Anthony Pellizzari and Alex Rendell, TDC’s Vivid Sydney project managers, are masters at site planning and external contractor/ supplier and client relations. We couldn’t do what we do without the hard work and support of the TDC team of technicians, warehouse crew, service team and operational logistics personnel who play a key role in helping us achieve the great results we always do at Vivid Sydney.’ www.tdc.com.au

DLC Events ensures Shangri-La Dialogue SINGAPORE: Dubai-based DLC Events was contracted by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) to provide the interpretation and discussion systems required for the recent Shangri-La Dialogue event at Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel. Shangri-La Dialogue is an annual event, running since 2002, that allows ministers to debate the region’s most pressing security challenges.

Therefore, clear dialogue is crucial.

‘We were introduced to Richard Saunders, senior technical project manager at IISS, in 2018 when he required a number of the Shure MXCSIGNs in Bahrain for their other major event, the IISS Manama Dialogue,’ recalled Mark Breakspear, project manager at DLC Events. ‘Following that, we were grateful to be offered a chance to pitch for the event in Singapore in 2019. When we were awarded the contract, we began in-depth preparations for what we knew would be an extremely challenging event.’

DLC Events set up six interpretation booths with 12 new Shure MXCIC interpreter consoles, and 500 Shure MXC640 discussion units powered by 18 EX6010 network extension units for use during six plenary sessions in the hotel’s Island Ballroom. Delegates were provided with NFC-enabled badges linked to Shure’s SW6000 conference management software, which allowed them to sit at any microphone, insert their badge into the microphone unit and be instantly logged into the system. The delegates were able to request

the floor by pressing their speak button and waiting for the chair, Dr John Chipman, to select their name and open their microphone.

Shangri-La Dialogue also hosted a range of sessions in break-out rooms. Each of these rooms was equipped with three interpretation booths, 50 Shure DC6990 discussion units and a trio of Sony SRG360 SHE PTZ cameras.

The cameras were in the middle of each room and linked to camera control software that recalled the required preset automatically as a microphone was enabled. Delegates visiting the break-out sessions once again used their badges to log in to the microphones, only this time with the added functionality of Shure’s MXCSIGN digital name signs, automatically displaying the delegate’s name in front of the microphone when they inserted their badge.

‘The main concern was the short room changeover in the main ballroom from a gala dinner setting that ended at 11pm and the consequent six-hour turnover into a conference configuration with such a large quantity of microphones,’ said Breakspear. ‘Thankfully, the pre-planning paid off and the entire installation was extremely smooth. It was the first time we have used the Shure Microflex Complete system in such a vast scale, and we were happy that it performed with the reliability that we were expecting.’ www.dlcevents.com www.iiss.org www.shureasia.com

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NOVA upgrades national FM transmission with Flexiva AUSTRALIA: NOVA Entertainment has awarded a large contract to GatesAir to upgrade six FM radio transmission sites in Australia.

NOVA Entertainment has been operating national FM radio since 2001, beginning with the launch of Sydney’s Nova 96.9, followed by stations in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. The broadcaster will first upgrade these five metropolitan sites, beginning with the Melbourne and Perth locations, then subsequently upgrade the remaining three metropolitan

sites, followed by a regional location on the NSW Central Coast. In total, GatesAir will supply 16 Flexiva FAX air-cooled FM transmitters, with its in-country partner RaeAir conducting all site evaluations, installation, commissioning and post-sales services.

‘The remarkable compact footprint of GatesAir transmitters will take up substantially less space than our existing transmitters, lowering our monthly expenditures and our long-term total cost of ownership,’ explained Matt Steadman, head of

technology, NOVA Entertainment. ‘We are also confident that GatesAir’s Australian presence, both through direct personnel and their partners at RaeAir, will efficiently guide us through the installation process and ensure excellent post-sales service and support.’

The manufacturer won the contract in large part due to its growing presence in Australia, bolstered by the recent expansion of its in-country sales and support team. ‘GatesAir and our partners at RaeAir worked closely with the NOVA Entertainment

team to develop a strategy that would transition them to a highefficiency FM infrastructure, and with the greatest possible ROI,’ said Rich Redmond, president and managing director, international, for GatesAir. ‘The exceptional performance of our Flexiva

transmitters will also optimise audio quality and performance for NOVA Entertainment’s number one metropolitan network.’

NOVA Entertainment’s FM radio transmission project represents part of a broader strategic initiative that follows a recent upgrade of its studio systems. GatesAir will deliver 12 10kW and four 20kW models, with redundant transmitter configurations for all five metropolitan sites; and integrated IP-based control and monitoring across the network. NOVA Entertainment will also benefit from streamlined maintenance and the ability to share common spare parts across the network. www.gatesair.com www.novaentertainment.com.au

AJA FS-HDR enables simultaneous broadcasts KOREA: Bear, an episodic nature documentary series airing on MBC exploring the impact of climate change and urbanisation on species such as pandas, grizzlies and polar bears, marked the first programme to be simultaneously broadcast in UltraHD HDR and HD SDR in South Korea. MBC required

a way to transmit content from an HDR source to HDR and SDR destinations concurrently to pull this off, and chose AJA’s FS-HDR real-time HDR converter and frame synchroniser to run the UltraHD HDR to HD SDR conversion.

‘The HDR to SDR gamma conversion with FS-HDR was

perfect, without any bandings in the highlight area,’ said MBC’s Chongmo Ki. ‘This allowed me to achieve a more natural grading feel, closer to how the human eye views colour in real life. FSHDR’s diverse array of adjustable parameters enables more accurate conversion.’

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MBC is now producing another documentary series, Humanimal, looking into the relationship between humans and wild animals.

This will also be captured in HDR and broadcast simultaneously in HDR and SDR using a similar setup. www.aja.com

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EDUCATION Sonotone trains with Lab.gruppen Adamson Applied Certification Training debuts in Singapore practical system design and Dante audio networking with the use of LoadSmart to verify loudspeaker performance.

‘With the PLM+ certification for all our worldwide distributors, technicians and engineers, we can ensure that our users experience the highest level of support and service, continuing our success in the touring market,’ commented Fathi. ‘I am very pleased to have the Sonotone team visit here for the training.’

Karan Nagpal, managing director at Sonotone, added: ‘We are very thankful for the hands-on training we received with an indepth knowledge of the diverse technologies employed.’

SINGAPORE: Adamson recently hosted its first Applied Certification Training workshop in Singapore, working in collaboration with its newly appointed distributor, M3 Pro Audio. The training was led

by Adamson’s APAC education

In addition to S7 line arrays and S118 subwoofers, the setup used for the training included E119 subs and Lab.gruppen PM20K and PLM12K amplifiers.

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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 representatives from new local rental partners in Singapore, The Production People and Senses AV. The training covered Adamson’s Blueprint system design software and Lake controller for configuring and controlling the Lab.gruppen amplifier platform, as well as 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 to the training, which is very encouraging,’ said Hanano. ‘This is our first outing in Singapore and, with the training being received very well, I look forward to coming back and working with the teams in the near future.’

INDIA: The team from Indian pro for customers running Adamson audio distributor Sonotone recently loudspeaker systems on PLM+ visited the Swedish headquarters amplifiers.

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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, Tom Van de Sande. ‘We noticed that we are getting a lot more momentum all over the world, which is why we had to adapt our educational offering so that we can easily reach these new users as well.’

The new videos form the basics of a complete database of online training videos highlighting various functionality of Audac’s products

and is being offered in two levels.

Level 1 is an introduction to the Audac range and will be available to everyone. Level 2 will be handson training of different products and functionalities and will be available to anyone with a login to their specially designed training platform. www.audac.eu

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DISTRIBUTION TAG regains entire QSC portfolio AUSTRALIA: QSC’s Live Sound products have returned to the distribution portfolio of Technical Audio Group (TAG). The Live Sound range had been represented by Jands since early 2018. Meanwhile, TAG continued to represent QSC’s Systems and Cinema solutions and is now once again responsible for the distribution of the entire QSC catalogue.

‘Our customers in Australia are comprised of sophisticated users who demand solutions that are innovative, simple to use and help them create the exceptional experience end customers have come to expect,’ commented Giles Brading, national sales manager at TAG. ‘We can now offer those customers a more holistic offering

said. ‘TAG brings the same level of expertise and passion to the new CP Series loudspeakers, the expanding “World of K” loudspeakers/ subwoofer portfolio and TouchMix Series, as it brings to the Q-Sys Ecosystem.’

spanning the entire QSC portfolio and a singular focus on delivering

the right solution. We value our relationship with QSC and are proud to be brand ambassadors for one of the most trusted and innovative manufacturers in our industry.’

Andy Pearce, QSC’s director of sales for APAC Systems, will be overseeing the transition. ‘We are thrilled to expand our 25-year strategic partnership with TAG,’ he

LEA’s founder and CEO, Blake Augsburger, also commented on the appointment. ‘LEA Professional empowers audio professionals with a unique and compelling coupling of advanced amplifier technology, cloud connectivity and professional-

grade build and aesthetics. In doing so, we enable enterprises to leapfrog dated legacy offerings and quickly and easily capitalise on our new, scalable platform for better performance and a better experience. Sushil John, Dinesh Mandot and the VMT Enterprise team understand our vision, share our passion and are similarly committed to serving enterprise customers in India with the very best that audio and IT technology can offer.’

Dinesh Mandot is the managing director of Vardhaman Megatech.

He added that ‘LEA’s technology,

future plan and products are extremely exciting. It’s at par with our motto of providing the best in technology to music. We look forward to what the future brings.’

‘The pairing of LEA Professional with VMT Enterprise is strategic,’ said David McKinney, founder and CEO of Generation AV, which serves as LEA’s APAC representative. ‘I am confident it will yield a strong dividend for all parties – not least, the systems integrator and end-user communities in India.’

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LEA Professional establishes Indian distribution

INDIA: Following the news of its formation at the start of the year, LEA Professional has appointed a distributor for India. Vardhaman Megatech will represent the brand, targeting the country’s pro audio and systems integration markets with a particular focus on the retail, enterprise and distribution sectors.

LEA Professional will be managed

by Vardhaman’s enterprise portfolio, VMT Enterprise, which handles the distributor’s projects and installations.

‘At VMT Enterprise, we are always looking to bring better technology

to our network partners and, ultimately, our end users,’ said Sushil John, executive director for APAC at VMT Enterprise. ‘LEA has an amazing lineup of future-ready products and we’re very excited to be partnering with them.’

MM-Acoustics arrives in Asia INDONESIA: MM-Acoustics has appointed its first distribution partner in Asia. Berkat Swara Abadi has been chosen to represent the brand in Indonesia.

‘This marks our first major presence in the Asian market and we hope that it will help in covering the rest of the region,’ said Marjan Milosevic, CEO and president of MM-Acoustics. ‘This didn’t happen overnight. Berkat Swara Abadi’s owner, Danny Rommer, is someone that I have been in touch with since 2014. He and his colleague visited us last year for a four-day presentation of what we do, following which he decided to commit.’

Berkat Swara Abadi had then placed an order for a container load of the North Macedonian

manufacturer’s loudspeaker products.

‘We travelled to Surabaya for the show and spent several days training their crew and a team from their biggest customer to date, Nirwana Banjarmasin, which has invested in over 100 boxes for its rental inventory.’

‘We are very pleased to welcome MM-Acoustics as part of our distribution catalogue,’ commented Rommer. ‘We look forward to further expanding in both the install and rental markets with MM-Acoustics products. They are European-made products with high-quality drivers that will excite pro audio enthusiasts here in Indonesia.’ www.mm-acoustics.com

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Stagetec Media Technology partners with ACE CHINA: Stage Tec’s Chinese distributor, Stagetec Media Technology, has formed a new partnership with Advanced Communication Equipment (ACE) due to growing demand for the German manufacturer’s products in China.

Based in Hong Kong, ACE has a presence in all major cities throughout China, as well as Macau. Its client base includes broadcasters, theatres, live productions, sports stadiums, multifunctional centres, congress and event halls.

‘With ACE, we have found a strong par tner who is

well networked throughout China,’ explained Stagetec Media Technology’s managing director, Zeng Dong. ‘ACE has a lot of experience, has implemented countless projects and represents well-known international manufacturers in the Chinese market. In addition, ACE’s activities in the broadcasting sector complement our activities in the theatre sector ver y well. Stage Tec will benefit from this par tnership.’

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Digibase becomes reseller for Zixi

KOREA: Zixi has stated that Digibase will be its authorised reseller in Korea. Digibase specialises in suppling encoders and media solutions for the Korean market, targeting a range of sectors including broadcasters, banks, enterprises and government.

‘Korea has an excellent public network infrastructure, so it is an absolute requirement for media organisations to provide high-bitrate, high-quality content. We believe Zixi is the optimal solution for this most demanding environment,’ said Digibase’s director, Sunghwa Bang.

‘We have found it to be very stable in the public network environment, with much lower latency than other solutions.’

‘Digibase has an incredible base of customers across Korea – from pay TV operators to OTT and satellite providers – and has built a stellar reputation for its expertise and service in the region,’ added Eunice Park, vice president of Zixi’s global sales.

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Modulo Pi takes the EZPro route into China

each individual Asian country. We’re seeing more and more international artists from Europe, America and Australia touring with dLive systems across China and South East Asia. One of our key strengths has been the ability to build a solid dLive rental network to support product availability when and where it’s needed. We also see the same thing with our Xone DJ business,’ says Ward.

CHINA:witnessed Modulo Piexceptional has Powersoft and Shure.

‘We’ve growth in APAC over theInpast and Shenyang. addition to established a distribution deal remains ‘We are glad to start a couple of years.

China obviously the mostModulo significant supplying Pi hardware withinEZPro. a result, EZPro will promising collaboration with a part terms As of overall numbers, but we’ve always been and software solutions in the represent Modulo markets Pi brandand had well-established distributor such focused on the vertical some great territories, thesuccess distributor will andprojects its range of media serversAsia. South with across Southeast Korea, Indonesia provide product seminars, service as EZPro,’ said Yannick Kohn, throughout China,examples Hong of Modulo Pi’s founder and CEO. ‘As and Thailand Mainland would be good that.

In terms of the and technical support.

Kong and Macau. touring business, our partners in Australia have had a stellar Modulo Pi joins a long list of AVL the interest for our media servers INDONESIA: IMS Indonesia has sold Harman’s lifestyle brands for EZPro has apeople strong over presence in Greater China is growing, the year switching to dLive andmanufacturers SQ. We are also still the EZPro within been appointed as the distributor almost 20 years. While it takes on in the region, offices in experience of EZPro’s teams will experiencing thewith switchover from analogue to digital.

Vietnamsuch as distribution portfolio, of Harman’s audio brands AKG, distribution for the audio brands Kong, Shenzhen, be a major asset in responding to isHong a good example of thatBeijing, and, along with a few other smaller Allen & Heath, Apart, AtteroThe Tech, SQ-6 console BSS, Crown, dbx, Lexicon, JBL covering retail, install, touring Shanghai,our Chengdu, integrators and rental companies, territories, Qu and Xian SQ products have opened new doors.

Community, EAW, Pan Acoustics, Professional and Soundcraft. and the performing arts, all other helping to deliver the best We’ve gained a significant amount of market share not only ‘Indonesia is a very important Harman distribution channels experience with our Modulo Player in the MI, end-user level, but particularly with small- and market for Harman in the Asia remain the same in Indonesia. and Modulo Kinetic series.’ medium-sized rental companies. There is still lots to do.

Pacific region,’ confirmed Ramesh ‘We are known in Indonesia for EZPro’s senior VP business Education remains a key focus as we look to push across the Jayaraman, VP and GM of Harman our strong market coverage, retail development, Alan Ho, noted that benefits of the workflow and ecosystem in our product lines,’ Professional Solutions for APAC. footprint, technical knowledge and Modulo Pi’s business philosophy notes Ward.

‘In line with our focus on growth customer service,’ said James Eric aligns well with the distributor’s.

With its products now being manufactured in China, it’s and strengthening our offering Pribadi, director of sales at IMS ‘Along with Modulo Pi, we will clear that the innovation all happens at A&H’s Cornwall HQ. across brands, solutions and Indonesia. ‘We understand our continue to provide the best ‘We now have an incredible facility after a huge investment. verticals to our customers in retail, customers’ need for world-class service and experience to our Our R&D and the new product development facility are in the install and touring markets, we are installation solutions and support. customers with user-friendly, UK, along with our product, sales and marketing teams,’ says happy to appoint IMS Indonesia With our hands-on experience and versatile and reliable Modulo Clark. ‘Providing cost-effective products for our customers asS7000 our audio distribution strong coverage in thethe Indonesian systems, expanding is obviously important, but our ambition has never been to Singer ZaraPiLarsson onfurther tour with a The dLive features 216 partner. August Burns Red using dLive dLive mixing system to presence manage FOH fader strips Wings Indonesia has strong growth market, we are excited to bring Modulo Pi’s in the assignable be the cheapest. We want our customers to choose A&H potential for professional audio Harman Professional Audio Chinese market,’ he commented. because they trust us to deliver a better mixing experience,’ dLive and SQ all have very specialtoplaces for me, but the products our customers.’ reinstates Ward.

‘I’ve worked on so many awesome products as a solutions.’

DSP L–R: Yangjing Li and Xiaoguang Liang of EZPro with Modulo Pi’s www.ezprointl.com best is still to come.’

Indonesia is no stranger to Now in his 26th year theEZPro, company, ClarkKohn still beams engineer, director and MD. It’s often the last IMS product Fabrice Auchère, Alanwith Ho of Yannick from Modulo Pi and R&D www.harman.com Harman’s audio brands, having with passion and pride at the consoles that have left the you’ve donewww.modulo-pi.com which amazes people. For me, the Xone:DB4 EZPro’s Kane Zhang www.imsindo.co.id/live branded store and factory gates and that zeal flows throughout the company. digital DJ mixer, embedding FX in our ZED series operated and Qu, a JBLwww.allen-heath.com

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Preeti brings Powersoft into southwest India INDIA: Preeti Trading Corporation (PTC) is the new distributor for Powersoft in the southwest region of India. PTC has involvement in many commercial projects in the region and Powersoft will benefit from its core customer base consisting of small- and mediumsized enterprises that sell and install audio equipment for use in commercial, governmental, corporate and public buildings.

‘India is an extremely important market for Powersoft,’ said Varun Mahesh Jagger, Powersoft’s Europe, India and Africa account manager, distribution. ‘We see great potential there for strong and consistent growth across all verticals. PTC has been appointed to reinforce that vision of a stronger India. It has a strong dealer network and a consistent record of moving with the times. We see them as a partner who has taken and continues to take risks in order to come out on top.’

Kammal Dhingreja, PTC’s chairman and managing director,

revealed that his company had been in communication with Powersoft for several years. ‘We already distribute Martin Audio’s world-class speaker

products, and Powersoft’s amplifier platforms are a perfect addition to this side of our audio offering,’ he noted. ‘PTC makes sure that quality

comes first and is very proud of the high regard that customers have for our brands and services. We owe this to our qualified engineers and technicians, who continuously up the ante to incorporate newer technologies and state-of-the-art products.’

PTC will work to increase Powersoft’s market presence in the region. ‘In India, despite the availability and activity of many brands, there is a huge void of knowledge and lack of physical stock,’ added Dhingreja. ‘This

makes it difficult to provide the right equipment at the right time, whether for a demo or installation.

This is where we come in. PTC is able to reach out to a wide range of potential resellers through our strong and young energetic team.

This gives us more avenues to arrange demo days and, in turn, makes it more likely that PTC dealers will include Powersoft products in their projects.’ www.powersoft-audio.com www.preetiglobal.com

Atlona picks Alphatec

INDIA: Atlona has chosen Alphatec Audio Video as its new distributor for India with the goal of expanding its presence throughout the country, targeting dealers, systems integrators, application engineers and rental companies.

‘Alphatec Audio Video has the infrastructure to channel the brand across the pan-India region and increase sales and brand recognition,’ said Devasis Bakataki, MD at the distributor. ‘The Indian market itself is enormous and challenging to penetrate, which requires a partner that can offer rigorous and dedicated marketing strategies for success. We will create a larger space for Atlona in the market to ensure it evolves into one of the most sought-after commercial AV brands in India.’

In addition to supplying Atlona’s range of AV-over-IP distribution, connectivity and control products, Alphatec will also partner with the manufacturer to run training sessions for Atlona products in major cities, while running its own educational seminars in smaller towns across the country. The Atlona brand will also have a presence as part of roadshows and trade shows.

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dBTechnologies restructures Singapore distribution SINGAPORE: dBTechnologies has made changes to its Singaporean distribution setup, appointing AVL Direct to handle its rental sales channels, while Loud Technologies Asia (LTA) will continue to manage the installation and systems integration sales channels. In addition, LTA gains the additional responsibility of running a service centre in the Lion State for the manufacturer.

AVL Direct is a relatively new company, established by Colin Oliveiro to serve the touring and rental markets. dBTechnologies becomes the second manufacturer to join its distribution portfolio after sE Electronics.

‘With so many dBTechnologies users in Singapore, I have my work

Colin Oliveiro

Colin Quek

Manuele Poli

cut out for me,’ said Oliveiro. ‘Being deeply involved in productions, I am able to understand the customer’s needs, recommend sensibly and offer the touring support that is befitting of the brand.’

LTA, meanwhile, has been running since 2002. It possesses

its own offices, warehouse and service centre, serving its customers for a wide range of brands.

‘We are happy to par tner with a manufacturer that values longterm relationships and considers the perception of the customers

in the long run,’ commented LTA managing director, Colin Quek. ‘dBTechnologies’ market share in APAC has dramatically increased in the last two years, especially for the touring and installation segments,’ said Manuele Poli, dbTechnologies’ APAC sales manager. ‘Singapore

Connected Media represents Bluesound Professional

L–R: Bluesound Professional’s June Ip and Graeme Harrison AUSTRALIA: Having recently come of age as a distributed audio ecosystem provider for commercial spaces, Bluesound Professional has announced its first set of distribution partners in key territories.

As a relatively new name to emerge within the field of residential and commercial AV and control distribution, Connected Media has taken on responsibility for the Bluesound Professional brand in Australia and New Zealand. Founded by ex-Audio

Products Group (APG) owner Ken Dwyer, Connected Media has a tight-knit group of suppliers offering modern solutions to its customers. Powered by the BluOS multi-zone audio management software platform, the brand’s suite of products includes network streamers, amplifiers, powered speakers, controllers and accessories.

‘We are excited to start working with Connected Media, as they have all the credentials to become a market leader in their territory,’

explained vice president and general manager of Bluesound Professional, Graeme Harrison.

‘To have them so readily and enthusiastically commit to the Bluesound Professional brand with the knowledge and perspective they have of the industry validates for us that we have something special here.’

Based in Sydney, Connected Media Australia GM Gerrit Ryan explained the rationale for taking on the newly created brand. ‘The flexibility that the Bluesound Professional product line offers commercial integrators is unparalleled.’ His view was echoed by director of Connected Media in New Zealand, Carey Dixon. ‘The way it treats networked streaming audio is unique. It’s new for the commercial AV space, but we think the potential is enormous and we are pleased to be involved right from the start with an industry expert like Graeme Harrison leading the way.’ www.bluesoundprofessional.com www.connectedmediaaustralia.com.au www.connectedmedia.co.nz

is a very promising market and we are ready to invest all of our energy [into it]. The company needs focused partners ready to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. I am convinced that dBTechnologies, AVL Direct and Loud Technologies Asia’s modus operandi in the pro audio industry has perfect synergy. Furthermore, Quek and Oliveiro own a deep knowledge of both our products and the brand’s philosophy; that’s why I am sure that our cooperation will lead to substantial success.’ www.avldirect.co www.dbtechnologies.com www.loudtechnologiesasia.com

Raycom bolsters Wisycom

Quin Gwilliam and Andy Clements AUSTRALIA: Raycom has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Wisycom in Australia. The Italian manufacturer has worked with the UK-based distributor for over a decade to broaden and strengthen its UK market and will now take its RF products to Australia.

Wisycom recently launched the MCR42S (S3 version) wireless camera receiver and MTP40S/ MTP41S bodypack transmitter but has long been established among the broadcasting fraternity in Europe with a wide range of

wireless microphones, IEMs, RF over fibre systems, wireless intercoms and accessories.

Wisycom is a relatively late entrant to the APAC sector but has created some notable inroads in recent years, including an extensive wireless system in the world’s largest indoor area. Located north of Manila, a 55,000-capacity multipurpose indoor arena at Ciudad de Victoria currently benefits from a Wisycom companding wireless microphone system for which 18 channels are equipped with both Wisycom and DPA wireless heads and DPA lapel clip-ons. The entire venue can be scanned for wireless frequencies determining which are available for use. As such, the arena management demanded an extensive antenna system on account of the immense scale.

Commercial director, Andy Clements, said: ‘We pledge to give a pro-active offering and supply of Wisycom products in Australia with the same kind of passion that we do in the UK.’ www.raycom.co.uk www.wisycom.com

Audac confirms Indonesia distributor INDONESIA: Audac has entered a partnership with Indonesian distributor PT Panca Inti Bermitra (PIB) to distribute its audio solutions across Indonesia.

‘As PIB has grown and developed over the years, our mission has always been

to provide our clients with a complete solution,’ said PIB CEO, Mr Bunsun. ‘We were impressed by the range and scope of their services, not to mention the quality of the Audac products.

So, we’re excited to enter this partnership.’

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Mr Bunsun

In a company release, Audac’s export director, Mark Asselberghs, commented: ‘From our long-term partnership with customers, we have developed a very strong distribution network. We view this agreement as a great opportunity to further solidify our standing in the Asian market.’

PIB is one of the first official signings since Sebastian Chong joined Audac as sales representative for the APAC region. www.audac.eu www.pancaintibermitra.co.id

APPOINTMENTS Indian sales manager appointed at dBTechnologies INDIA: Saikiran Shetty has been named as the new sales manager for India at dBTechnologies. He possesses more than 20 years of experience in the pro AV industry, covering the corporate and retail sectors, as well as channel sales.

Shetty most recently served as national sales manager for touring audio at Harman India.

‘My role at dBTechnologies will be that of a catalyst in the Indian professional market,’ said Shetty.

‘This area is witnessing a steady growth and I will be onsite to improve the company’s agility and turnaround time in addressing the customers’ requirements.’

Shetty first met with the dBTechnologies team in Italy.

‘I immediately resonated with their value system, passion and

commitment,’ he noted. ‘The partnership was natural. I look forward to making use of all my experience to amplify our reach to the consumers.’

Based in Mumbai, Shetty will support dBTechnologies’ brand development in the local market

with a focus on the company’s touring series: VIO, DVA, DVX and Ingenia. He will also work on behalf of dBTechnologies in cooperation with Indian distributor, Rivera Digitec.

‘The company’s market share in Asia has dramatically increased

APAC: d&b audiotechnik’s APAC team has grown with the additions of Joel Tsi as regional sales manager and Kheong Sen Lim as business development manager.

Tsi joins d&b with more than 20 years of experience in strategic sales planning and business development for a number of highprofile companies, predominantly focusing on the Asia Pacific region, and will be based in the

and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. I’m more than certain that Shetty will be the right person to usher in this new approach to the local professional market.’ www.dbtechnologies.com

Christie appoints executive director for Greater China Giovanni Barbieri, Saikiran Shetty and Manuele Poli

d&b adds to APAC team

Joel Tsi

in the last two years, especially for the touring and installation segments,’ said Giovanni Barbieri, dBTechnologies’ sales and marketing director. ‘We are at a point where dBTechnologies is ready to make its mark in India.

This is why we need focused sales

company’s Singapore office. Mike Case, territory manager of Asia Pacific, said: ‘I am really happy to have someone like Joel join the team in Singapore. With his experience and capabilities, he is going to be a great addition to the sales department and will enable us to deliver even more value to our customer base.’

Meanwhile, Lim joins the German manufacturer having spent the last 30 years working in various capacities in the audio and performing arts industries. His new role will see him travelling across APAC and focusing on enhancing reach and awareness of d&b’s latest developments, including the SL-Series and the Soundscape system.

‘I am very happy to be part of an energetic and vibrant APAC team for one of the most progressive loudspeaker manufacturers in

Kheong Sen Lim the world,’ commented Lim. ‘I am excited to catch up with old friends while making new connections with like-minded people in all the countries. In addition, I am very keen to share the d&b sound system solutions and the possibilities it provides for elevating performer and audience engagement that results in amazing experiences.’

CHINA: Christie has appointed a new executive of ready sales,to professionals ondirector the field, Peter Chen,implement for its cinema division successfully our strategy at Christie Digital Systems.

Chen was formerly the digital cinema sales director at Sony China. During his eight-year tenure, he successfully grew the company’s cinema business in China. Besides achievements in sales performance, Chen also made contributions in marketing and services.

Prior to joining Sony China, Chen served as the general manager of Time Antaeus Media Tech for six years, during which time he was responsible for business revenue and accountable for the company’s daily operations, including development, production, integration, sales and after service for mobile cinema equipment.

Chen started his early career with the China Research Institute of Film Science and Technology as its digital cinema research director. With more than 18 years of experience in digital cinema, he is well respected in the industry.

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Peter Chen In this new position, Chen will take on the leadership role in developing and implementing a sales strategy and maximising growth to increase Christie’s presence throughout the Greater China region. He will also lead Christie China’s Cinema team, and work closely with the Cinema APAC regional offices and global cinema leaders to create a collaborative environment for enhancing sales growth, while reporting to Lin Yu, Cinema Asia vice president of sales. www.christiedigital.com

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NEWS: APPOINTMENTS

Ross Video David Dohrmann takes install appoints support role at L-Acoustics solutions architect OCEANIA: Trevor Mifsud has joined the Ross Video Oceania team in the role of solutions architect.

Working both in Melbourne and out of the company’s Sydney office, Mifsud brings almost two decades of experience to the broadcast manufacturer, having worked in the IT and broadcast engineering sectors, specialising in live, preand postproduction environments.

He will be part of the international pre-sales team.

WORLD: David Dohrmann has joined L-Acoustics to lead the application support for installations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Holding a Tonmeister sound engineering degree, his experience includes work as a sound engineer for artists and performers of all styles, from rock to classical.

Dohrmann most recently served as technical director for Adamson Systems Engineering, where he led a team providing support and training across the Asia Pacific region. At L-Acoustics, adding the rest of Asia as well as the EMEA region to his remit, Dohrmann will be based in Hamburg, Germany.

‘It’s thrilling to join a company that is shaping our industry, and that has

a unique combination of scientific excellence, entrepreneurial team spirit and passion for the audience experience,’ said Dohrmann. ‘I am honoured to be able to contribute to the success story of the company, and specifically to inspiring the application install team moving forward.’ www.l-acoustics.com

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Trevor Mifsud ‘I am excited to be a part of the Ross Video team, helping to deliver high-impact, highefficiency production solutions to our customers,’ Mifsud stated. ‘I look forward to drawing upon my knowledge and experience to help increase the success and growth of Ross Video Oceania.’

His previous experience in the industry has seen Mifsud designing, developing and implementing broadcast graphics systems, bespoke software solutions and advanced newsroom automation workflows at Nine Entertainment Co and, prior to that, at Sydney production house, Zspace.

Amanda Leighton, director of sales for Oceania, is delighted to have Mifsud on board. ‘We have continued to expand our footprint in the region and I’m obviously very pleased that our pre-sales function now needs additional resources – it’s proof that an increasing number of content creators in the region are taking notice of Ross and like what we have to say,’ she commented.

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NEWS: APPOINTMENTS

Riedel expands APAC team APAC: Riedel has made two new appointments to its Asia Pacific team, to continue strengthening its presence in the region. Julian Hewitt has been named regional training manager, while Deidre Joubert has joined as regional marketing manager.

As regional training manager, Hewitt will develop and deploy training materials, conduct workshops and lead educational programmes across the region. He has 10 years of experience with Riedel solutions, both as an end user and a consultant.

‘Having excellent equipment is only half the story,’ Hewitt commented. ‘Having amazing operators and engineers using the equipment completes the

Julian Hewitt

Deidre Joubert

picture. With comprehensive training materials and educational programmes tailored to the specific needs of the region, our

APAC customers will get even more out of their Riedel gear.’

Joubert, meanwhile, will work to strengthen the manufacturer’s

pan-regional communications and brand awareness. ‘Our marketing strategy needs to reflect both the differences and similarities in customer motivations and requirements across this economically and culturally diverse region, while providing a conduit to the full range of Riedel’s knowledge and global experience,’ she explained. ‘To be effective in our communications and have a genuine impact, we have to be able to talk to our customers where they are, in a language they understand.

By developing local support structures, we increase our ability to influence decisions and deliver positive outcomes for Riedel.’

Indian division. ‘His skills and experience as a remarkable collaborator are a great addition to the company. It is known that our people have always been the driving force behind our record growth and continued success.’

Through his past roles, RP has experience of working on largescale projects in India and the Middle East. He is described as highly technical, with the ability to get hands on with projects, while also dealing with clients, including site coordination, cabling installation, rack building, commissioning, conducting client training, producing handover

Praveen RP documentation and preparing schematics.

MultiDyne hires APAC business development director

APAC: As par t of its ongoing global expansion plans, MultiDyne has appointed Kevin Dowd as director of business development for the APAC region. He will be based in Hong Kong and repor t directly to the company’s president, Frank Jachetta.

Dowd has been active in the APAC market for more than 30 years, gaining vast experience at an executive sales and management level, par ticularly in the broadcast, broadband and telecom markets. His background includes the development of sales and distribution networks throughout the region for companies such as Accord Networks, Broadstream, Haivision,

Kevin Dowd Polycom, RGB Networks and Viewcast. This will also form a key par t of his role at MultiDyne.

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‘Kevin’s impressive network of resellers and partners will quickly establish strong channels for MultiDyne products throughout the region,’ said Jachetta. ‘His experience in this region is unparalleled, and he brings a rare blend of technical expertise and relationship skills to this newly created role. We welcome Kevin to MultiDyne and look forward to collaborating as we expand our APAC presence.’

‘The Asia Pacific region is experiencing significant growth in the area of sporting events, venues and stadiums thanks to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing,’ commented

WORLD: Lawo’s executive management board has grown with the additions of Jamie Dunn as chief commercial officer and Phil Myers as chief technology officer. They join CFO Claudia Nowak, COO Ulrich Schnabl, CSCO Christian Lukic and CEO Philipp Lawo on the board.

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Hewshott International hires design engineer WORLD: Hewshott International has strengthened its international project team with the hiring of Praveen RP as design engineer.

His past experience includes roles as a project engineer at Granteq in Dubai, and as a senior project engineer and assistant project manager at AV Integration Distribution in India. In his new role at Hewshott, RP will support the company’s global support teams.

‘Praveen is the right person for Hewshott and we are excited to welcome him into our design team,’ said Karan Jaitly, managing director of Hewshott’s

Lawo adds to executive board

Jamie Dunn

At Hewshott, RP will assist consultant teams from the UK and Australia, preparing AV design packages and researching solutions to help clients fulfil their technology needs.

‘I am delighted to join Hewshott and eager to get started on the several projects going on in India and abroad,’ said RP. ‘Everyone in the company is friendly and approachable, from top to bottom. I’m looking forward to being part of a team that works passionately together to build great, transformative solutions.’

Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and most recently served as global head of sales. He will retain those responsibilities while also taking on his new role as CCO. ‘This development reflects the continuous execution of our growth strategy and is a natural step in the evolution of our company’s structure,’ he explained. ‘Building strong partnerships based on staying close and accessible has been a core value of the company since its foundation.

My new role recognises the importance to maintain our customer focus as we continue to grow.’

www.hewshott.com

Phil Myers Dowd. ‘The infrastructure for these new venues continues to roll out, and MultiDyne’s recent fibre innovations are particularly compelling to the integrators that will support these venues. As MultiDyne’s product range expands deeper into the infrastructure, they bring a competitive differentiator to outside broadcast truck providers through an ability to encode, compress, transport and deliver live HD, 4K and 8K content in one end-to-end solution.’

As well as Japan and China, Dowd foresees good business opportunities for MultiDyne in Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.

Meanwhile, Myers joined in 2018 as senior director of IP systems and chair of the company’s technical advisory board. ‘Lawo develops pioneering solutions that create competitive advantages for our customers,’ said the new CTO. ‘I look forward to now driving the company’s technology strategy at board level and ensuring that our heritage of manufacturing excellence continues.’

Nowak, who is the director of the executive board in addition to her CFO responsibilities, commented: ‘We [are focused] on the execution of our successful business strategy as an independent, 100% privately owned company.’

www.multidyne.com

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D Squared = four-channel evolution

The D Squared system

Lectrosonics reports that its D Squared wireless microphone system offers a new level of performance, convenience and sound quality INCORPORATING LECTROSONICS’ fourth-generation digital architecture, the D Squared wireless system includes a DSQD four-channel digital receiver, DBu digital beltpack transmitter and a DHu digital handheld transmitter.

System features include 24-bit, 48kHz digital audio, two-way IR sync, three levels of encryption and a tuning range from 470–614MHz. The DSQD receiver incorporates highresolution colour display, analogue or Dante digital outputs and rear BNC antenna ports with loop-thru buffered BNC outputs to another receiver. It is compatible with the DB Series and DHu, the stereo DCHT and the half-rack M2T. Three different receiver diversity schemes can be used, including switched, digital ratio diversity or digital frequency diversity. The DSQD includes digital talkback capability when used with any talkback-enabled transmitter such as the DBu and DHu digital transmitters.

A headphone jack is included on the DSQD for audio monitoring per channel.

Additionally, Ethernet and USB ports allow the receiver to connect to the Wireless Designer software for programming and monitoring, while a serial port enables connection between receivers for data sharing and frequency coordination.

Antenna bias power can be called up in the menu and front-panel LEDs show the status.

The DBu beltpack and DHu handheld transmitters are capable of extending their operating time on two AA batteries, offering RF power selections at 25mW and 50mW, respectively. Input gain is adjustable over a 45dB range in 1dB steps to allow an exact match to the input signal level, reportedly maximising the dynamic range and signalto-noise ratio. Two-way IR ports allow for encryption key transfer and data sharing.

The DBu beltpack unit features a removable antenna with SMA connector, incorporating a TA5 connector with servobias input for use with a wide range of

M2C

lavalier and dynamic mics together with line-level sources. A multi-function switch on top of the aluminium transmitter can be configured as power on/off, mute, talkback or bypassed altogether.

The DHu handheld transmitter is compatible with the HHC cardioid condenser capsule for use with capsule heads incorporating standard 1.25-inch openings and 28-thread pitch. A programmable button on the outside of the housing can be configured as a push-totalk, cough or mute and power switch.

Lectrosonics has also announced the release of the M2C active antenna combiner. Designed as a matching component to the manufacturer’s digital transmitters including the DCHT portable stereo unit and the Duet M2T dual stereo unit, up to eight transmitter sources can feed a single antenna to minimise cabling in multichannel systems. The M2C inputs are isolated to reportedly minimise crosstalk and intermodulation between RF channels. Front-panel LED indicators display active status of RF inputs, and a USB port is provided for firmware updates. The M2C is a 1U, AC mains-powered, fan-cooled unit with eight 50Ω BNC input ports and a single 50Ω BNC output port. The frequency range is 470–614MHz and the unit accepts input sources up to 100mW. www.lectrosonics.com

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XTA makes a switch THE MX36 DSP Enabled Console Switching System has been designed by XTA to offer a ‘simple solution to the problem of handling multiple mixing consoles’ audio feeds in a multi-stage situation’.

The MX36 handles 36 inputs in 2U across analogue, AES and Dante networks, arranged in sets of four (to typically support left-, right- and front-fill and sub feeds from an

individual console). There is also one set of four outputs, available simultaneously across analogue, AES and Dante networks with Word Clock output sync available on AES. All switching takes place in the digital domain with soft crossfades designed to switch up to three consoles, each with up to three levels of redundancy. The primary and secondary sources

may be selected depending on the availability of support on the console (so AES or Dante, or even just analogue) and the MX36 will automatically select the secondary source should the primary fail.

If failover with redundancy is not required, the MX36 can handle up to nine consoles (accommodating

three each on analogue, AES and Dante).

In addition to the quad channel sets for the consoles, there is a fully featured, high-quality mono mic preamp with selectable routing, as well as clarity filtering in DSP and switchable 48V phantom power.

The MX36 also features a stereo

line input with ‘sweetening’ filtering, selectable routing, fully balanced rear inputs and an unbalanced 3.5mm jack front-panel input.

Dante allows for units to operate in either cascade or parallel modes to extend the input set sizes or number of consoles that may be simultaneously switched. www.xta.co.uk

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PRODUCTS

AKG sets new boundaries Enhancing speech intelligibility AKG’S CBL Series boundary layer microphones are available in two coverage patterns to support meeting spaces of all sizes and shapes. They are also geared towards conference rooms, education spaces and other applications that require audio capture in large- and medium-sized rooms and over the internet.

Two models are initially available: the AKG CBL201 dual element and the CBL301 triple element boundary layer mics. They are disc-shaped, designed to keep a low profile on

boardroom desks. Their screw terminals have been developed to keep installation simple, while the Touch I/O function allows users to switch between talk and mute modes by simply touching the microphone itself. LED ring indicators provide visual cues that indicate whether the microphone is currently in talk or mute mode, and the RF interference suppression capabilities help to avoid interference from mobile phones and laptops.

AUDIX HAS extended the appeal of its installed ceiling microphone series by including Dante digital networking interfaces. The Audix Dante | AES67 integrated microphone system combines two Dante | AES67 microphone interface models with RJ45-equipped versions of three of its existing microphones: the M3 tri-element hanging, steerable flush-mount M70 ceiling and M55 hanging ceiling models.

All microphone functions including on/off contact closure and LED status indicators can be controlled via a single Cat-5 or Cat-7 cable with RJ45 connections at both the interface and microphone.

The gain structures of the RJ45equipped analogue microphones are optimised for their intended placement to provide quality audio at the DSP. DN4 and DN43 microphone inter face units are at the core of the Dante | AES67 integrated microphone system. The DN4 features four inputs for Audix RJ45-equipped, single-element microphones, while the DN43 features one input specifically designed for the M3 tri-element mic and one input for the singleelement M55 and M70 models.

Both inter face models are equipped with two 5V logic outputs per port together with

A DIRECTIONAL boundary microphone designed for permanent and fixed installations has been released

by Earthworks, and claims to improve speech intelligibility.

The IMDL1 comes in a black and stainless-steel finish and features LumiComm Touch Ring, which consists of a dual-colour LED light ring and a touch sensor output, providing integrators with flexibility to assign function and LED colour with a media control system.

The IMDL1 also features RF shielding to prevent inter ference from mobile phones and other electronic devices. Measuring

under 1.6 inches in diameter and 0.7 inches tall when installed, the IMDL1 provides a lower

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Microflex gets smarter SHURE HAS unveiled a new version of its Microflex Advance ceiling array microphone that builds in IntelliMix DSP. IntelliMix DSP in the MXA910 comprises acoustics echo cancellation, noise reduction and automatic mixing, while Autofocus Technology continually fine-tunes the position of each lobe in real-time for consistent sound pickup.

The array is said to ease deployment and out-of-the-box setup by including simplified templates and the Autofocus Technology. It can also directly connect to a hardware or software codec using the DSP embedded in the ceiling microphone.

When used with a Shure audio network inter face, it gives users a simplified room solution that provides a microphone and DSP in a single package. Integrators can also incorporate multiple MXA910

MXA910 microphones and the Shure IntelliMix P300 audio conferencing processor for room expansion and scalability.

Shure has also introduced version 3.1 of its SystemOn

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audio asset management software to provide users with a 360° view of inventor y. The software monitors device health and histor y to help events run smoothly, including tracking

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Audix uses the M-way to reach Dante

source/sink capability for the LEDs controlled by networkconnected DSPs and one logic input per single-element microphone port for buttons.

Configurable via software, low-

profile appearance and features a 20Hz to 30kHz frequency response. Coupled with a cardioid polar pattern, it has a ‘nearperfect’ frequency response at 0°, 45° and 90°, according to the manufacturer.

Meanwhile, the IMB and IMBL boundary microphones have a maximum acoustic input of 145dB SPL and sensitivity of 10mV/Pa. The combination of its polar response and high sensitivity will allegedly allow integrators to install fewer IMDL1 microphones and cover the room with further clarity at all frequencies.

network connectivity, low batter y status, RF per formance and audio levels.

SystemOn 3.1 now suppor ts Shure’s ULX-D digital wireless system, the MXA910 ceiling array and MXA310 table array microphones, P300 IntelliMix audio conferencing processor, ANIUSB-MATRIX USB audio network inter face and SCM820 automatic mixer.

In brief, the manufacturer has announced that it is expanding its lineup of MXW6/8 and ULXD6/8 wireless boundar y and gooseneck base transmitters, along with its corresponding MX405/410/415 goosenecks, with the introduction of white colour variants. It has also become Zoom Rooms Cer tified for several of its key audio conferencing solutions.

BASED ON the A3 podium microphone, Countryman Associates has introduced the A3 halo gooseneck microphone. One of the microphone’s main features is the Active Plus Vibration Cancellation which is said to reduce table thumps and microphone handling noise without the need for shock mounting. The in-mic jumper system reportedly allows installers to reconfigure the pins of the A3 halo’s XLR5 to match most common halo gooseneck configurations without the need for system rewiring. The microphone comes with a screwon multistage windscreen and is available in a choice of three lengths in a rugged, semi-rigid design.

The A3 halo includes an ultrabright LED indicator ring and a dual-element design which allows for a switch-selectable omnidirectional, cardioid or hypercardioid polar pattern, vibration rejection and wind noise reduction. It has been designed for houses of worship, lecture halls, legislative chambers and meeting spaces, or any other environment where presenters require a versatile, podium-style microphone to ensure their message is clearly heard.

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and high-pass filter settings are available on each audio channel in addition to eight selectable gain levels. www.audixusa.com

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Audio-Technica’s latest mic-drop

Nexo’s first 12-inch enclosure

AUDIO-TECHNICA HAS added new models to its Engineered Sound, MicroSet and UniPoint ranges.

New to the Engineered Sound line of modular microphone systems is the ES925 gooseneck microphone.

With interchangeable components allowing users to configure each microphone system from a choice of three different polar patterns (the ‘C’ model representing cardioid, ‘H’ for hypercardioid and ‘ML’ for MicroLine), the ES925 is also available with four power module options (DS5, FM3, FM5 and XLR) as well as six different gooseneck lengths, meaning there is a total of 72 variants on offer.

The cardioid, hypercardioid and MicroLine versions

THE P12 point source cabinet from Nexo is the company’s first 12-inch enclosure and has been designed for a wide range of short-throw sound reinforcement applications at FOH, onstage or as part of a distributed system. The curvilinear enclosure is made from custom birch and poplar plywood and employs a 12-inch LF neodymium driver and 3-inch diaphragm HF

offer acceptance angles of 120°, 100° and 90° respectively, with an omnidirectional element available separately. The desk stand, flush-mount power modules and all mic element housings feature RGB LED status indicators. The five-pin desk stand is additionally equipped with a touch-sensitive, capacitive-type user switch with local and remote switching options and a UniSteep filter that provides steep lowfrequency attenuation for improved sound pickup that reportedly doesn’t affect the vocal reproduction quality. The three-pin and five-pin flush-mount power modules are designed to mount in table tops unobtrusively and come with isolators that mechanically dampen the mounting surface. Both versions are equipped with a capacitive touch switch to locally enable muting of the microphone.

Meanwhile, the MicroSet line of headworn microphones has three new models. The BP892x,

The BP89x set

ES925 BP893x and BP894x are updated versions of the BP892, BP893 and BP894 models with the addition of detachable cables and more secure ear loops for added comfort.

Finally, the UniPoint U843R threeelement multidirectional boundary microphone offers three cardioid condenser elements within a single housing. It is phantom powered, making it suited to surface-mount installations, and is said to be ideal for a variety of video and audio conferencing applications.

The UniPoint U891, meanwhile, has been updated with the addition of a two-state RGB LED status indicator and a touch-sensitive, capacitive-type user switch that can be set to three modes.

The new models are equipped with an 80Hz low-cut UniSteep filter to reduce pickup of lowfrequency ambient noise, UniGuard technology to protect against radio frequency interference and a PivotPoint rotating connector that changes the cable exit point without the need for tools. www.audio-technica.com

The U891 in black and white

The P12 and L15 driver in a coaxial configuration.

The cabinet measures 531mm x 432mm x 317mm and has a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz. The SPL is 138dB peak (passive) or 140dB peak (active mode).

The horn flanges can be interchanged to deliver a variety of directivities – from the 60° x 60° provided as standard, to a 90° x 40° or an asymmetrical

50–100° x 40°. Users can switch between different directivities by removing the steel grille with a coin and replacing the flare, which uses a magnetic fixing. Weighing less than 20kg, the P12 includes carry handles on each side, pole-mount fitting and threaded inserts for connection of mounting accessories. The speaker can be used on a pole mount with the L15 sub-bass cabinet, or wall-mounted or flown in landscape mode beneath an L15 enclosure using a specially designed yoke bracket.

Nexo believes that one of the principal applications of the P12 enclosure will be onstage. ‘For a vocalist, there is better dispersion because of the angle of the cabinet, and variable dispersion means each box can be precisely tailored to its user, from a lead guitarist to a horn section or a backing singer,’ describes Denis Baudier, sales director at Nexo.

The P12 is the first Nexo speaker to be purpose-designed to use the processing capacity of the NXAMP4x2mk2 amplifier, although it is fully compatible with the larger NXAMP4x4.

To partner the P12, Nexo is launching the L15 sub-bass cabinet, specially designed in a matching footprint that makes it ideal for flown applications, and for use as a drum-fill. With a new acoustic load using a 15-inch bass horn, nearly all the front face of the cabinet is used as a radiating surface to provide a frequency range of 40–120Hz and 139dB peak SPL. Touring and installation versions of the P12 and its partner L15 sub will be produced in black and white paint finishes. For more on the R&D behind the P12, turn to p.128. www.nexo-sa.com

Electro-Voice launches Multi-Function Monitors ELECTRO-VOICE HAS unveiled the MFX Multi-Function Monitors range, engineered to complement the Bosch brand’s X-Line Advance X1, X2, X12-128 and X12-125F line array models and corresponding installation versions.

This MFX catalogue comprises the 12-inch MFX-12MC and 15-inch MFX-15MC. They are two-way coaxial monitors that use high-output, coaxially aligned HF and LF transducers paired with a new Constant-Directivity

waveguide and crossover design.

Coverage in monitor orientation is 40° x 60°. The dimensions and location of the waveguide are said to interact with the woofer to create a bipole output that enhances coverage control through the midrange frequencies.

As well as providing a stable sound image when the performer moves off-axis, the compact coaxial design of the cabinets reportedly results in a low-profile footprint onstage in comparison to other high-end monitors. The

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cabinets also employ a brandnew concept with dual monitor angles of 35° and 55° that allows the output to be focused directly towards the performer.

The MFX Multi-Function Monitors have also been optimised for use with TGX10 or IPX10:4 amplifiers from EV’s Bosch sibling Dynacord. Both the MFX-12MC and MFX-15MC can be deployed in passive or biamp configuration, and can be put to use for different applications via DSP settings in the amps. Power handling

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Beyma celebrates COINCIDING WITH its golden anniversary, Beyma has added three subwoofers to the LEX range, in addition to creating a new 14-inch woofer and a 1.4-inch exit HF compression driver.

12LEX1300Nd

sides, double silicone spiders and triple surround rings.

Rated at 1,000W AES power, the 12LEX1300Nd woofer comes with a 4-inch DUO double layer in/out voice coil that offers extended controlled displacement with ±11mm Xmax and 65mm peak-topeak excursion before damage. The 15LEX1000Nd and 18LEX1000Nd models feature a 3.5-inch DUO voice coil design providing low distortion, 97dB/98dB (1W/1m) sensitivity with ±10mm Xmax and 65mm peakto-peak excursion.

Designed for bass and mid/bass applications, the 14MC700Nd is a 700W, AES-rated, 14-inch woofer with a 3-inch DUO voice coil that incorporates an FEAoptimised neodymium motor structure. The 14-inch format gives users the chance to work between conventional 12- and 15-inch sizes. With a recorded sensitivity of 99dB (1W/1m), the 4kg woofer operates within a 55Hz to 4kHz frequency range and further benefits from the inclusion of Maltcross technology. Other

CD1114Fe features include an aluminium demodulating ring and waterprooftreated cone for both sides.

Finally, for the high frequencies, Beyma has produced an FEA-

optimised ferrite compression driver with a 1.75-inch DUO double layer in/out aluminium voice coil and a 1.4-inch throat.

The CD1114Fe features a PM4 polymer diaphragm that promotes competitive linearity, band pass and distor tion ratings. Featuring four M6 threaded holes, the 1.9kg driver is rated for 70W program power above 1.5kHz with a sensitivity of 109dB (1W/1m). www.beyma.com

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18LEX1000Nd Based on the design concept of the 18LEX1600Nd flagship, the Spanish professional loudspeaker manufacturer has extended the LEX series with the 12LEX1300Nd, 15LEX1000Nd and 18LEX1000Nd woofers. Featuring long-excursion capabilities and combining high output with low distortion, the 12-, 15- and 18-inch variants have been engineered for vented cabinets and loaded horn designs. In addition to incorporating FEA neodymium motor structures, the woofers are sufficiently cooled courtesy of the inherent Maltcross technology. All three models feature waterproof cones with treatment for both

for the MFX-12MC is 450W (continuous) and 3,000W (peak); the MFX-15MC delivers 500W (continuous) and 3,500W (peak).

Both models have maximum SPL ratings of 135dB and 136dB, respectively.

In addition, the MFX monitors feature an integrated pole cup, allowing use as short-throw main/full-range loudspeakers for sound reinforcement when needed.

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Latest addition to TOA amplifier range, the A-3000D Digital Series promises high-performance and cost-efficiency. Be it for broadcasting, paging or background music in schools, boutiques, factories, corporate offices or houses of worship, there is one that will suit your need.

This series consists of a digital booster amplifier and mixer amplifier models featuring MP3 Player, FM Radio, Bluetooth, Zone Selection and Equalizer. Available in 120W, 240W and 480W. We supply sound, not equipment. www.toa.com.sg

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Augmented loudspeakers THE LATEST A-Series from d&b audiotechnik combines ‘variable splay angles with advanced waveguide design’ to address applications where coverage flexibility in both the horizontal and the ver tical is paramount.

Realising the adaptability of a point source cluster with the extensive control options of a line array, the system comprises the AL60 and AL90 loudspeakers, with the ALi60 and ALi90 of fering cabinets designed specifically for permanent installation.

Using the appropriate frame, up to four AL60/AL90 and ALi60/ALi90 loudspeakers can be flown either in vertical or horizontal arrays. Variable splay angles between adjacent cabinets can be set in 5° increments from –10° to +10°, allowing for fine adjustments and ensuring sound is directed more precisely to where it is wanted.

Meanwhile, midrange directivity control ensures frequencies between 200Hz and 2kHz are evenly distributed, regardless of the splay angle. With 60° horizontal dispersion and directivity control down to

approximately 550Hz, the AL60/ ALi60 can cover a distance of up to 30m. The AL90/ALi90 – with its 90° horizontal pattern control down to 370Hz – ensures the same optimal acoustic result is achieved more

consistently, ‘anywhere and at any angle, whatever the configuration’, claims the manufacturer.

The AL60/AL90 loudspeakers share a passive two-way design featuring one 1.4-inch exit HF

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3dB, making it particularly suited for the imaging in height channels of immersive systems. The CRS8 is driven by the Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controller (ALC), its Signal Integrity Sensing pre-wiring ensuring dynamic cable/connector compensation between the CRS8 and the ALC. Meanwhile, Alcons has filled the gap between its LR18 compact mid-size and LR28 large-format proribbon line array systems with the launch of the mid-size LR24. The Dutch manufacturer states that the LR24 offers its signature high-fidelity

Pro-ribbon immersion THE CRS8 is a two-way, passivefiltered, full-range loudspeaker, built

by Alcons Audio for use with the range of immersive surround-sound formats currently available and under development. It features the manufacturer’s Alcons pro-ribbon driver technology, consisting of the RBN401 pro-ribbon driver for HF and a vented 8-inch mid-bass for LF reproduction.

The CRS8’s HF section has an 800W peak power input, allowing

for a 1:16 dynamic range with up to 90% less distortion from 1kHz all the way up to 20Hz. Due to the pro-ribbon transducer technology’s ‘compression-less’ design, the system reportedly delivers a fully linear response, with the same tonal balance at all SPLs for a 1:1 performance.

With both 90° horizontal and vertical dispersion of the waveguide, the CRS8 offers wide and consistent coverage up to 20kHz at

compression driver with a 3-inch diaphragm mounted to a waveshaping device, and two 10-inch neodymium LF drivers. The A-Series is also compatible with d&b amplifiers and subwoofers so that the system can be tailored to meet specific application needs. The four-channel 30D, D20 and D80 amplifiers provide user-definable equalisation containing two 16-band equalisers with parametric, notch, shelving and asymmetric filters as well as delay capabilities of up to 10s. The V-GSUB and Vi-GSUB also come recommended for low-frequency extension using the A-Series. www.dbaudio.com

pro-ribbon audio with up to 90% less distortion than other conventional line array systems. In addition, it boasts extended 1:15 RMS-to-peak power ratio dynamics, a lobe-free HF wavefront with laser-accurate projection and extended throw.

For smaller applications, Alcons has launched the QR20 modular line source array column. It is intended for use where the directivity of its larger Q system sibling solutions is required, but SPL and throw requirements are lower. www.alconsaudio.com

AcousticDesign to the fore and the back QSC HAS added to its AcousticDesign Series with the AD-S6 and AD-S402T. Firstly, the AD-S6 is a transformer-less, sur face-mount, 6.5-inch, twoway loudspeaker. It is designed for foreground and background music applications, as well as higher SPL foreground sound reinforcement. ‘[The AD-S6] is nearly identical to the AD-S6T, but we lowered the cost by removing the transformer and providing 16Ω nominal impedance, making it ideal for use in low-impedance distributed systems,’ explained QSC product manager, Travis Nie. As with all other speakers in the AcousticDesign Series, the AD-S6 is available in black or white and comes with QSC’s patented X-Mount mounting system designed for easeof-installation to minimise commissioning time.

The AD-S402T is aimed at more challenging acoustic environments. Consisting of four weather-treaded, 2.5-inch transducers, the AD-S402T is suitable for the needs of reverberant and other architecturally complex spaces, while being capable of 70V/100V or 8Ω bypass loads.

as an extension of the Q-Sys workflow.

Because Q-Sys operates over a standard IT network infrastructure, Dante audio data works with Q-Sys AV&C data, repor tedly eliminating the need for bridging or combining schemes to manage both Q-Sys and Dante connected peripherals.

As a result of the announcement, all new Q-Sys Core processors will ship with a small set of Dante audio channels enabled at no additional cost.

Finally, QSC has introduced a major firmware v2.0 update to its TouchMix-30 Pro compact digital mixer. Feature enhancements include a new Custom Fader Banks function suppor ting three fader banks assignment, each for eight channels, that are saved as par t of a Mixer Scene, and the capability to inter face with third-par ty external control sur faces with motorised faders.

There are 28 new instrument presets and CP Series compact power loudspeaker presets are available directly in the mixer as well as CP8 and CP12 loudspeakers’ input gain settings recommendations.

AD-S6 All speakers in the AD Series feature Progressive Taper Topology, which provides a virtual curve for improved directivity control. In addition, the entire line is said to feature a more intuitive mounting system, with simplified pan-and-tilt positioning to reduce the amount of live load time.

QSC has also announced Software-based Dante for Q-Sys as part of its partnership with Audinate. Q-Sys feature licences will enable native Dante networked audio integration without the need for additional hardware I/O or external configuration software.

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Peavey faces the Elements at sea A YEAR on from the launch of its Elements C Series weatherproof loudspeakers with an upgraded IP56 rating, Peavey has unveiled marine-grade versions – the Elements CS Series – designed to withstand salt water environments.

This makes them suited for installations on cruise ships, at swimming pools and for outdoor applications along the coast. The series is made up of three two-way, full-range enclosures and a flyable subwoofer.

The Elements 115C and Elements 112C features 15- and 12-inch weatherproof Black Widow woofers respectively, and an RX22 2-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver tweeter with a QuadraticThroat Waveguide rotatable horn.

Both are available with either a 60° x 40° or a 105° x 60° horn.

Their sibling, the Elements 108CS, combines a 75° x 75° horn with an 8-inch weatherproof woofer in a

The Elements CS Series

K-array’s Lyzard shrinks even smaller KNOWN FOR squeezing high output from unbelievably tiny speakers, Italian manufacturer K-array has gone one step further with the addition of the Lyzard-KZ1.

Weighing just 23g and measuring 200mm x 350mm x 200mm, the solution makes use of a ½-inch long excursion driver inside of an ‘ultra-resistant’ aluminium chassis and is intended for use in intimate

environments where high-quality background music is needed, such as museums and small retail outlets. The IP54-rated speaker ships in a variety of finishes and, in terms of specs, offers an 850Hz to 18.5kHz (±6dB) frequency response, 72.5dB sensitivity and peak SPL of 77.5dB. www.k-array.com

compact cabinet. Meanwhile, the Elements 212CS flyable subwoofer features a pair of 12-inch weatherproof woofers.

The enclosures of the Elements CS Series are built from a composite fibreboard material that is dimensionally stable in wet conditions yet has the resonant properties of wood. All metal components, including the front grille, are made from 316 stainless steel for higher resistance to pitting and corrosion, and to qualify for the marine-grade ranking.

In other news, Peavey has given two models in its Impulse Series a makeover. Impulse 1012 and Impulse 1015 are IP44-rated, compact, high-per formance, two-way loudspeaker systems featuring 12- and 15-inch weatherproof Black Widow woofers respectively, and a 2-inch RX22 titanium diaphragm compression driver with a neodymium magnet. The driver

Impulse 1015 is coupled to a 110° x 80° Quadratic-Throat Waveguide to reportedly provide high power handling capability, low distortion and a smooth, clear response.

The trapezoidal enclosure is made of light, injection-moulded plastic and has been redesigned for a more streamlined look. The

speakers come with an integrated stand mount point, three handles and two extra angled sections on either side to allow for use as a floor monitor. They are capable of SPLs in excess of 129dB at 1m from the speakers.

Peavey has also developed a Digitool driver for Neets IP-based AV control inter faces. The driver is currently available for the Digitool MX16 and Digitool Live devices and works with all Neets AV control inter faces with IP connectivity. It provides an IP-based command set including input and output channel level and mute control, level and mute functionality for all audio matrix points and the ability to trigger internal preset loads. The driver is available within the Neets Project Designer drag-and-drop configuration software as par t of the device driver librar y. www.peaveycommercialaudio.com

Pro sound from California CALIFORNIAN COMPANY Dana Innovations has launched its Sonance Professional Series speakers. The range comprises 24 units in total, including in-ceiling, pendant and surface-mount models at 70V, 100V and 8Ω.

The Sonance Professional Series speakers all include the Sonance laminated core transformer, which the manufacturer states ensures uncompromised 70V/100V performance. A heavy-duty voice coil is included for reliability, while a high-excursion woofer extends the bass response and a chambered 1-inch tweeter adds high-end detail. Consistent voicing is also promised across the range

so that different combinations of the speakers can be installed together.

The series is highlighted by the low-profile PS-C43RTLP in-ceiling speaker, which has a depth of 8.71cm, making it a viable solution for in-wall installations, as well as

the equally low-profile PS-C63RT with an 11.1cm depth, delivering a larger driver within a shallow enclosure. Both models share the bezel-less grille design featured across the entire in-ceiling family. www.sonance.com

Pioneer reduces vibration PIONEER PRO AUDIO has launched two ceiling speakers, the 4-inch CM-C54T and 6.5-inch CM-C56T, each with a ¾-inch tweeter that incorporates a magnetic fluid field design driver and a unique damper to reduce vibration and produce clear, smooth audio. The coaxial driver establishes a uniform soundfield within the coverage area and reportedly prevents phase cancellation between the mid and high frequencies. An impedance of 16Ω is said to give users both high- and low-impedance options.

According to the manufacturer, the protective steel-back can of the compact ported enclosure can enhance low-end frequencies.

Each speaker is equipped with a one-touch, spring-loaded ceiling mounting tab. The slide-lock mechanism on the grille includes a fall-prevention function as well as included C-rings and tile bridges.

The CM-C54T and CM-C56T have been designed for a variety of applications. On their own, they’re described by Pioneer as ideal for delivering sound in

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commercial spaces, or they can be used to complete an installation of XY Series speakers by filling in areas where wall-mounted boxes are unsuitable, such as corridors and bathrooms.

A Euroblock connector is said to enable easy loop-through and the builtin transformer tap allows for multiple deployment configurations over a variety of distances. The speakers sit flush

with the ceiling or wall and are available in black and white.

The CM-C54T has a frequency response of 85Hz to 20kHz, a 120° dispersion and a sensitivity (1W/1m) of 86dB. It measures 240mm x 210mm (WxH) and weighs 2.6kg. The CM-C56T has a frequency response of 82Hz to 20kHz, a 90° dispersion and a sensitivity (1W/1m) of 88dB. It measures 278mm x 211mm (WxH) and weighs 3.5kg. www.pioneerproaudio.com

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Powered by the X factor MARTIN AUDIO has added to its of the combined system down BlacklineX family with the 12-inch to 42Hz and can be used singly, XP12 and 15-inch XP15 full-range stacked in omni or cardioid mode, enclosures and the 18-inch or flown via integral M10 insets. It XP118 subwoofer to form the is a self-powered sub with an BlacklineX Powered series. The products offer optional Bluetooth control, streaming and a built-in, three-channel mixer to reportedly provide increased flexibility and features for live venues, DJs and corporate events to permanent installs.

The XP12 and XP15 are selfpowered, portable, two-way systems with 1,300W Class-D amplification. They have on-board DSP with a rotary control interface along with three-band channel EQ, independent LF and HF peak and RMS limiters. A user-rotatable 80° x 50° horn and vertical and horizontal mounting options are also featured. The enclosures are constructed from plywood and finished with a hard-wearing textured paint. Cloth-backed perforated steel grilles protect the drivers from damage and dust ingress. The XP118 extends the BlacklineX Powered low-frequency operating range

18-inch driver, 4-inch voice coil and 2,000W Class-D amplification.

In other news, Martin Audio has added the fourth model to its Wavefront Precision optimised WPS

line array series. The WPS is a passive, three-way system that integrates a high density of drive units in a ver y compact enclosure. It features two 8-inch LF drivers, four 4-inch midrange drivers and four 1-inch exit HF compression drivers loaded by a moulded HF horn that occupies the full width of the enclosure, defining the 100° horizontal constant directivity coverage pattern of both the HF and midrange sections.

The 4-inch midrange drivers are compression-loaded to raise efficiency and enter the horn walls via annular slots close to

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The 8-inch LF drivers are set back behind the walls of the HF horn, with a small volume of air in front of each driver increasing the output at the upper end of its operating range. The LF exit aper tures are spaced apar t horizontally to provide LF horizontal pattern control. www.martin-audio.com

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Danley heads to the movies DANLEY IS bringing its point source prowess to the cinema market with the introduction of a new Cinema Line of subwoofers, speakers and DSP-enabled multichannel amplifiers. Kicking off the series are the CJ-1894 and CSH-1196, which are reportedly capable of delivering ‘reference-monitor fidelity’ at up to 142dB and 136dB SPL continuous output, respectively.

Intermediate loudspeakers include the CSH-996 and CSH-496, which can also be used in a range of applications from large to small theatres depending on the output

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10k8c needs of the channels they’re used for. Lastly, the smaller CS-100S and CS-8CX are said to be ideal for smaller theatres or surroundsound channels at up to 120dB and 115dB SPL, respectively. The CS-100S is built with a 20° down angle for easier surround sound installation.

For LFE, Danley’s CBC-418 enclosure provides 148dB continuous SPL of directed low-end energy.

The manufacturer’s multichannel amplifiers with integrated DSP play a supporting role. All of the units feature 96kHz processing and presets for all of the Cinema Line

EAW extends its speaker portfolio EASTERN ACOUSTICS WORKS (EAW) has added several new members to its 800 Series of loudspeaker and low-frequency enclosures. In addition, two new series of point-source loudspeakers together with active por table models have been added to its por tfolio.

Following the earlier introduction of the KF810P installation line array, a companion subwoofer has been added in the form of the SB818P | F. The vented enclosure is a direct-radiating model incorporating an 18-inch neodymium transducer with long-excursion 5.3-inch voice coil. Designed specifically for fixed installations, the flyable, compact subwoofer extends the lower frequency range beyond the 50Hz limit of the KF810P three-way module.

In addition, the US manufacturer has introduced the RS series of two-way, selfpowered loudspeakers and subwoofers. The RM 121/123 and the RS 151/153 are por table, lightweight wooden enclosures housing biamplified electronics. Incorporating EAW’s latest generation of transducers, the high-frequency drivers are

married to a rotatable, constantdirectivity HF horn offering precise pattern control. The RS Series’ DSP also claims to provide ‘intelligent focusing for accuracy and DynO dynamic optimisation’.

Providing 1,500W and 2,500W of Class-D power respectively, the companion RS115 and RS118HP selfpowered subwoofers feature tuned, vented enclosures, while EAW’s DynO algorithms help to enhance the power transfer from amplifiers to transducers for fur ther headroom at maximum output.

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Deep bass performance CREST AUDIO has debuted the Versarray Mk III passive line array system comprising the Versarray 112 Mk III passive line array element with ribbon drivers and its companion subwoofer, the dual 18-inch Versarray 218 Mk III. The system has been designed to provide modular coverage of small- and medium-sized venues.

Versarray Mk III can be used in conjunction with a compatible system management amplifier,

such as Crest Audio’s ProTour series with on-board DSP and Dante connectivity.

The two-way passive system comprises a 12-inch Black Widow Neo series woofer with a neodymium magnet structure with two of Crest Audio’s latestgeneration RD 2.6 Mk III ribbon drivers and a proprietary Clear Form waveguide. Capable of over 500W of continuous power handling, the woofer has been formed to

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loudspeakers and subwoofers.

To accommodate different system sizes and output requirements, Danley manufactures the DNA 20k4Pro (four channels/20,000W), the DNA 10k4Pro (four channels/ 10,000W), the DNA 10k8c (eight channels/10,000W) and the DNA 3k8c (eight channels/3,200W). All

of the units feature loudspeaker and circuit protection, as well as analogue, AES and Dante connectivity.

Aside from the new Cinema Line, Danley has introduced the Go2-6CX small-format loudspeaker, which uses a 6-inch coaxial driver housed inside a Baltic birch cabinet to produce 109dB continuous SPL. The cabinet joins its larger sibling, the Go2-8CX, as the second member of the Go2 series. www.danleysoundlabs.com

Lynx adds four passive cabinets DESIGNED FOR a wide range of applications such as fixed installations, nightclubs, houses of worship and corporate events, the BS series from Lynx Pro Audio comprises four full-range passive cabinets and two passive subwoofers to extend low-frequency support. The BS-8, BS-10, BS-12 and BS-15 are two-way passive cabinets with an 8-, 10-, 12- and 15-inch LF transducer, respectively.

All four cabinets also comprise a one-inch HF driver mounted on a 90° x 60° rotatable horn.

The BS-8 has a sensitivity of 93dB and a frequency range of 70Hz to 18kHz (–10dB); for the BS-10 these figures are 94dB and 65Hz to 18kHz (–10dB); for the BS-12 they are 96dB and 60Hz to 20kHz (–10dB); and for the BS-15 they are 98dB and 55Hz to 20kHz (–10dB).

The cabinets are constructed from premium birch plywood and finished in a polyurea coating, while the enclosures offer a screw-free grille and number of dedicated accessories. The cones are waterproof and have been treated on both sides.

The BS-8, BS-10, BS-12 and BS-15 can be complemented by the BS-112 and BS-118 subwoofers. The BS-112 has a 12-inch driver with a

BS-10 sensitivity of 93dB and a frequency range of 40–90Hz with preset. It has a rated power of 500W AES, 1,000W program and 2,000W peak, and a quasiomnidirectional dispersion. In contrast, the BS-118 comes with an 18-inch driver, a sensitivity of 98dB and a frequency range of 38–100Hz with preset. Power is rated at 600W AES, 1,200W program and 2,400W peak, and the dispersion is omnidirectional. www.lynxproaudio.com

create more power, while its ribbon tweeters ensure ‘crystalline highfrequency reproduction’. Featuring a pair of the manufacturer’s Lo Max 18-inch woofers in a unique cabinet design, the Versarray 218 Mk III claims to provide lower distortion.

A 4,800W programme power rating is also coupled with a high-strength cone and increased excursion for enhanced deep bass performance.

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Energy-reducing line array Water and electricity mix well for Ashly

A CUSTOM-TAILORED loudspeaker with horizontal waveguides has been launched by Clair Brothers.

The new double 10-inch format, mid-size line array, C10-TrueFit, has been designed to reduce energy wasted on walls and claims to ‘extend the stereo image over a greater audience area’ while promising ‘fewer lateral reflections and better intelligibility’.

The C10, like the C12 and C8 (the 12-inch and 8-inch speakers in the C-Series), features new transducer technology that offers

two benefits: decreased weight and a reduction in amplifier channel requirements. These features allow the line array to be digitally beamsteered in the vertical plane with FIR processing. The C10 can be ordered with a variety of horizontal waveguide patterns, as can the C8 and C12. The standard C10 factory waveguide is 100° x 15° (HxV), but a range of horizontal waveguides between 70° and 120° (in 10° increments) are also available.

ASHLY AUDIO has created the CA and FA Series of amplifiers.

Featuring three two-channel and three four-channel models in 500W, 1,000W and 1,500W per

plus advanced control system implementation. Dynamic PowerFactor Correction assists the power utilisation efficiency by tracking fluctuations in current, rather than

compact solution, the FA Series of 1U lightweight amplifiers can be fixed to walls or under desks. The FA Series comprises half-rack four-channel (125W) and twochannel (125W) configurations in addition to a full 1U model. All three amplifiers are convection cooled and are Energy Star rated.

Meanwhile, to save time and costs for both the SI and the enduser, Ashly has developed the

channel (at 4Ω) versions, the CA Series is based on a Class-D design. In addition, all six amplifiers are designed for stable operation at 2Ω and 70V. Each unit incorporates Ashly’s D-MAX proprietary power supply design and energy management systems

just sampling at the peaks.

Furthermore, the SailFlow cooling design feature introduces a bilateral air-cooling system to maintain a low operational temperature. Euroblock and XLR combo connectors come as standard.

Designed to provide versatility in a

intuitive AquaControl software to power future Ashly solutions. The browser-based software is operable without an app for the new lineup of web-enabled products.

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Kramer endures the highs and lows KRAMER HAS designed its PA-240Net amplifier for a wide variety of AV installations with selectable high-Z (70V/100V) or low-Z (4Ω/8Ω) power. The versatile power unit also features built-in DSP and autostandby functionality, as well as an additional balanced stereo line-level output.

The PA-240Net features a flat frequency response and is designed to provide low distortion levels. The manufacturer states that switching between low-Z and high-Z means that the amplifier can accommodate ‘any type’ of loudspeaker installation.

Users can select one channel of 240W into a 70V/100V line or two channels of 120W into 4Ω/8Ω. In addition, Dante compatibility allows the PA-240Net to connect to any Dante-enabled system.

selectable high-Z (70V/100V) or low-Z (4Ω/8Ω) power. However, users have the choice between one channel of 120W into a 70V/100V line or two channels of 60W into 4Ω/8Ω.

Also new from the manufacturer is the PT-12 CEC-enabled on/off controller for TV/displays and extended EDID processor for HDMI signals of up to a 4K at 60Hz (4:2:0) resolution. Via

PA-240Net The ½ 19-inch unit supports an independent input mix with master volume, three-band parametric EQ and selectable high-pass filter from each output. It includes a 32-bit advanced digital analogue converter architecture to achieve excellent dynamic performance and improved tolerance to clock jitter and maintains the quality of the

original audio signal with selectable sampling rates of up to 96kHz. It can be locally controlled via RS-232 serial commands or remotely through embedded web pages over Ethernet.

Alongside the PA-240Net, Kramer has released the PA-120Net, with many of the same features. The PA-120Net amplifier also offers

Connect Plus is a new solution for wired and wireless presentation and collaboration in a variety of spaces with no need for additional hardware.

The new TP-873xr transmitter and TP-874xr receiver work together to offer better control, near zero latency and visually lossless video compression at 4K60. www.kramerav.com

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Amplification for the large venue market

NEW KID on the amplifier block, LEA Professional, has launched a range of 350W and 700W IoT-enabled amplifiers for the

professional installation market.

The Connect 354, Connect 704, Connect 354D and Connect 704D aim to provide systems designers and integrators with a more simple and powerful solution

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to drive their large-scale installations with the capacity to support monthly recurring revenue business models.

With the Connect Series’ built-in AWS IoT Core, systems integrators can monitor hundreds of data points from fan speed to thermal temperatures to system faults without being in the same building. This allows users to identify potential issues, troubleshoot the cause and load new parts on the truck before any urgent maintenance is required.

The Connect Series is made up of two product families: the Dante Connect and Network Connect models. All four mid-power models are built with fully routable analogue inputs and the 354D and 704D have the addition of Dante and AES67 connectivity.

All four models also include three different ways of network connection: use the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the existing Wi-Fi network or use a LAN Ethernet connection.

Coinciding with this launch, the US-based manufacturer

has also added four low-power models of IoT-enabled products for the pro installation market.

Designed for smaller-scale applications including 70V and 100V operation, the Connect 84, Connect 164, Connect 84D and Connect 164D feature the same benefits as the mid-power series.

All four low-power models are built with fully routable analogue inputs, for which the 84D and 164D versions benefit from Dante and AES67 connectivity. www.leaprofessional.com

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Powersoft makes a Mezzo The PC Series

Next-generation power YAMAHA HAS released a raft of new products and enhancements, with the standouts being new generations of its PC Series network amplifier systems and AFC Active Field Control systems.

The Japanese manufacturer describes the latest PC Series D/DI models as a new kind of power amplifier equipped with ‘state-of-the-art signal processing’, Dante audio network connectivity and a 20x8 input matrix. The matrix allows audio from analogue or Dante inputs to be output via Dante to another amplifier using the on-board processor, increasing scalability and allowing it to take on a role beyond just a simple amplifier.

The PC Series comes with four different Class-D models to choose from: 1,200W or 600W output power options and standard or installed variants. They are all compatible with ProVisionaire Control/Touch remote control and monitoring software applications.

The amplifier’s DSP processors come equipped with capabilities such as FIR EQ, 16-band PEQ, crossover, filter, delay and protection features such as peak limiting and RMS limiting. It is also possible to output equalised sound to other amps by using the input matrix and Dante output described above.

The AFC4, the fourthgeneration of the Active Field

Control systems, is said to provide significant upgrades in per formance, sound quality and flexibility, thereby expanding its range of suitable applications to include opera, musical theatre or broad-scale entertainment productions. The increase in sound quality comes from the system’s DSP and connectivity expansion. The processor’s sampling rate, fixed FIR taps, FIR presets and configurable FIR tap settings have all been upgraded. The new version is also equipped with a FIR EQ in favour of the AFC3’s parametric EQ. The system now also boasts a total of 32 mic inputs and 96 output channels.

In addition to these headline releases, the manufacturer has also unveiled new sound technology for vir tual meetings in Open Workspace with the YVC-330 vir tual meeting solution.

Featuring SoundCap technology and engineered to enable remote conferences in noisy open workspaces, the YVC-330 is

said to provide a clear, superior conference call and prevent unnecessar y sound from being transmitted. The device also features an auto mute function, for when par ticipants are not speaking, which works in tandem with Yamaha’s Human Voice Activity Detection technology, which distinguishes human voices from other sounds. The SoundCap technology also offers an auto speaker volume adjustment, which regulates the volume to ambient noise levels and is suited for maintaining speech privacy. Lastly, the YVC330 features USB, Bluetooth, NFC connections and power through its USB cable.

Last but not least, Yamaha UC’s CS-700 video sound collaboration system for huddle rooms has a new mic option in the form of the XW-CS-700 wireless mic.

Customers can now choose between either wired or wireless connectivity with the system. uc.yamaha.com

DEVELOPED FOR the AV/IT market, Mezzo comprises eight amplifier models, each with different power and connectivity options. Mezzo is a selfconfiguring amplifier system aimed at corporate, hospitality and educational environments.

The units feature a compact design with Class-D technology that is said to be easy to install and operate. The system can also be monitored remotely.

control system or a plug-in in a DSP matrix platform.

The smaller 320W models are able to deliver 80W/160W per channel into 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω or 16Ω, as well as 25V, 70V or 100V. Meanwhile, the larger 600W power sized models can deliver 4 x 150W or 2 x 300W, and can drive 2 x 16Ω as well as 25V, 70V or 100V. Each channel reportedly has sufficient

Two Mezzo units fit one 19-inch rack The eight Mezzo models offer four power options: smaller power versions provide 320W in 4 x 80W or 2 x 160W configurations, while the larger 600W options supply either 4 x 150W or 2 x 300W. Each model is available as an ‘A’ (analogue) model or an ‘AD’ (analogue/ digital) variant that adds Dante/ AES67 capability.

All eight models are networkable and feature automatic set up for audio parameters, reducing deployment time during installation. They each offer load monitoring, allowing users to monitor system parameters such as temperature, power usage and per formance over time. These parameters can be monitored and controlled via Powersoft’s Armonía system manager or via an external

headroom for power sharing according to the specific needs of an installation, meaning one Mezzo amplifier can drive zones of varying sizes, and design changes can be accommodated without having to alter equipment choice.

Each unit comes with rackmount accessories that fit two units into a standard 19-inch rack, or one unit into an 11-inch compact rack. A Mezzo unit can also stand alone on its rubber feet within a credenza, be mounted to the wall or hidden behind a video screen. The unit is designed to be ‘ultra-quiet’ and requires no ventilation.

In terms of per formance, Mezzo can repor tedly deliver enough power to drive multiple subwoofers. www.powersoft.com

Wireless extension for the CS-700

Open-architecture DSP BOSE IS now shipping its new ControlSpace engineered sound processors: the ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A and ESP-1240AD. The ‘A’ designation indicates Bose AmpLink connectivity, while the ‘AD’ designation indicates both AmpLink and Dante connectivity.

They feature analogue audio I/O – mic and line level – and advanced signal processing with 48kHz/24-bit audio conversion, low latency and ultra-low noise operation. In addition, the ESP-880AD and ESP-1240AD feature front-panel RJ45

Ethernet connection for localised configuration and monitoring.

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ControlSpace Designer software and its signal processing modules, including automatic mic mixers, predictive feedback

suppressors, room combiners, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose loudspeaker libraries, signal generators, routers,

mixers, AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors, source selectors and delays. Each processor also supports integration with industrystandard control systems, such as Crestron and AMX. The processors are compatible with Bose’s three digital ControlCenter controllers: the CC-1D, CC-2D and CC-3D. They also work with the ControlSpace Remote app, which allows endusers to adjust volume, mute, tone and source selection from their mobile devices. pro.bose.com

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Allen & Heath expands its appeal FOLLOWING THE launch of the Dante-enabled I/O boxes, Allen & Heath has expanded its ‘Everything I/O’ ecosystem with the addition of two new remote audio expanders. Designed to be a high-channel-count remote expander, the 96kHz GX4816 is a central hub for all stage I/O that connects via a single cable link to SQ and dLive systems.

Incorporating 48 dLive mic preamps and 16 XLR outputs in a 4U chassis, the GX4816 is equipped with two DX ports for further expansion or bridge connection to an ME personal mixing system. In addition, the DX012 is a 1U output expander that feeds IEMs and amplifier racks. A second DX012, DX168 or DX164-W can be cascaded to the unit, while a redundant connection can be made to compatible hardware. The current array of I/O options includes the 48kHz AR2412, AR84 and AB168 audio racks for Qu and SQ digital mixers, the modular DX32 rack, the portable DX168, the wallmount DX164-W for SQ and dLive systems and the Dante-enabled

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Finally, V1.4 firmware for the SQ series has been unveiled. Three new audio tools – Multiband Compressors, Dynamic EQ and De-Esser – allow SQ users to have up to eight instances that can be inserted on any input channel, group or mix. V1.4 also introduces an offline mode for SQ’s MixPad app, which is now being released for PC and Mac. Offline mode allows engineers to create show files without the need for an SQ, manage shows and scenes offline, and send and receive shows over a wired or wireless network. www.allen-heath.com

DT168 and DT164-W. Larger systems can also be facilitated by the DX Hub expander.

In other news, the manufacturer has released Custom Control, a cross-platform control app for dLive systems. Users can design multiple inter faces tailored to different levels and device types.

Access to all levels, mutes and sends is provided, together with preset recall, source selection and metering. Tabs can be

configured for access to multiple control pages or zones. Once complete, the configuration is uploaded to the core of the system, the MixRack, ready for deployment. Any device running the Custom Control app can log into the system with a given user profile, at which point the correct user inter face is downloaded and displayed. This allows for both kiosk applications and BYOD use.

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Extron flexes its processing muscles

Avnu-certified network switch unveiled by L-Acoustics L-ACOUSTICS HAS launched the Avnu-cer tified LS10 AVB switch as an out-of-the-box solution for providing ‘simple and reliable’ AVB networking.

As a founding member of the Milan workgroup, L-Acoustics has made a commitment to AVB for real-time media transpor t and, as a result, the new LS10 is based on Milan open standards.

‘We know our users don’t have the bandwidth to be IT exper ts, spending all their time configuring networks,’ explained Genio Kronauer, director of electronics at L-Acoustics, and member of the Milan workgroup since its founding. ‘With the LS10, you get a rugged AVB switch that works ef for tlessly. All you have to do is plug in the LS10 and

you are ready to send audio through your entire network in seconds.’ According to the manufacturer, users will spend less time setting up systems and more time creating ‘unforgettable’ experiences.

Two LS10 units can be mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space for redundancy. With front and rear connectivity, the LS10 can also be mounted in the LA-RAK II, distributing audio and control to other amplified controllers or other LA-RAK II units through eight EtherCON connectors and two SFP cages for fibre-optic transceivers.

The LS10 also operates in silence with no need for internal ventilation.

THE DMP 128 FlexPlus series of compact Dante digital matrix processors from Extron offers 12 ‘FlexInput’ channels with full DSP, as well as AEC and Dante connectivity, all in a half-rack unit.

digital audio connection with a DTP CrossPoint or another DMP, eight audio file players and configurable macros.

The DMP 128 FlexPlus is intended for use in collaboration

The DMP 128 FlexPlus series An extensive mix matrix, USB audio interface and analogue compatibility are all features of the DMP 128 FlexPlus. The unit allows users to connect and route multiple source signal types to accommodate a diverse range of analogue and digital system requirements. It features an ACP bus for audio control panels, an expansion port for bidirectional

spaces and large conference rooms. For collaboration, the DMP 128 FlexPlus V model includes up to eight VoIP lines.

The manufacturer also states that the DMP 128 FlexPlus is well suited to applications using Dante ceiling microphone arrays and other Dante-enabled devices.

With network connectivity for up to

48 Dante sources and 24 Dante destinations, the unit includes a built-in, two-port Gigabit switch.

Extron has also released its HC 402 series of meeting space collaboration systems. These combine video switching, scaling, signal extension and system control into a single-gang wall plate transmitter, paired with a receiver.

They provide signal extension for audio, video and power up to 70m over a shielded CATx cable.

Finally, the IN1806 and IN1808 series presentation switchers have been developed to offer 18Gbps support and 4K/60 at 4:4:4 video scaling. They feature Extron’s exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine with 30-bit internal video processing and the manufacturer’s ProDSP audio processing capabilities, video transition effects and logo keying functionality. www.extron.com

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Dante assistive listening WAVECAST DANTE from Williams Sound is a Wi-Fi platform designed for pro-audio applications where high-quality sound is required for streaming audio in real-time to smar tphones or tablets. The inter face is based on the Audinate UXT Ultimo chipset which suppor ts both AES67 and SMPTE 2110. Dante’s

audio routing of Dante-enabled products on an audio network.

Professional audio inputs on the WaveCast Dante include ¼-inch/ XLR, phantom power and a linelevel output jack. In addition to multi-stage gain control inputs, the DSP features include AGC, limiters, high- and low-pass filter, and adjustable range compressor

WaveCast Dante Ultimo UXT suppor t of AES67 and SMPTE 2110 gives integrators various audio options to choose from for greater interoperability with other audio equipment in their system design. This allows the WaveCast Dante to be controlled by the Dante Controller, Dante’s software used for setting up and managing

control. The 16-bit DAC provides a 48kHz sample rate for a smooth digital stream and minimises digital harshness. WaveCast Dante supports both unicast and multicast network configurations, while up to four WaveCast systems can be connected to the same Wi-Fi network to provide multiple listening channels, supporting 45

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users in unicast mode or more than 1,500 users in multicast mode.

Continuing the theme of assistive listening, FM+ is described by Williams Sound as the first system able to broadcast both FM and Wi-Fi audio from a single source.

The FM+ integrates WaveCast Wi-Fi audio server technology into a Williams Sound FM assistive listening system so that endusers can listen with either an FM receiver or with their own smartphone (via the WaveCast listening app). The FM+ is built on a professional DSP platform and comes with an optional Dante interface to provide integrators with a full audio networking solution. Venues no longer need to choose between providing FM or Wi-Fi assistive listening systems.

The FM+ supports both the new iOS and Android WaveCast apps, in addition to all of the current and legacy Williams Sound FM receivers operating on the 72–76MHz bandwidth. www.williamsav.com

Lighter processing power ORBAN HAS added to its por tfolio with the OPTIMOD 8700i LT audio processor, which is a lighter version of the flagship OPTIMOD 8700i.

Offering more versatile five-band and two-band processing than the 8700i, it suppor ts both analogue FM transmission and digital media, including DAB+, HD Radio and Streaming.

The 8700i LT provides features such as a phase corrector that can reduce multipath distor tion without compromising the stereo separation and allows for a more ‘modern-sounding bass punch’.

Like the 8700i, the 8700i LT includes Orban’s MX limiter technology, which claims to lower distor tion, improve transient punch and minimise pre-emphasis-induced, highfrequency loss.

Fur ther features include a digital MPX output, ‘helping to reveal more detail and increase impact’ while reducing listening fatigue and distor tion. With the introduction of the 8700i LT, Orban has also announced that the OPTIMOD 8600 will now be discontinued. www.orban.com

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The heart of the system RCF launches M 20 Series THE PXA8001 rack solution is described by Next-proaudio as the heart of the system and has been configured to allow users to run multiple configurations of the company’s PX system.

The PX system is a plug-andplay, processor-controlled, horn-loaded stacking PA that has been designed for portable applications as well as small

concerts, along with side-fill and DJ monitoring.

Comprising an 8,000W Powersoft amplifier and featuring four output channels (2,000W at 4Ω), the PXA8001 incorporates a new power supply design equipped with PFC and Smart Rails Management. The rack also comes with a fixed switching frequency design of the Pulse

Width Modulation block to reportedly increase performance, predictability and immunity from intermodulation artefacts. Power limiters, thermal shutdown, short circuit and overload, and a clip limiter are included.

The DSP audio processor is said to protect controls and optimise the system, including signal processing, crossover

filters, PEQ filters, all-pass filters, delays and limiters. The built-in port gives users access to DSP processing capabilities directly from the PC running Powersoft Armonía software. Four different presets are available: PXH64 Flat, PXH64 Music, PXH95 Flat and PXH95 Music. www.next-proaudio.com

RCF HAS added four new mixers to its M Series range: the M 20X, M 20R, M 20XD and M 20RD. These consoles, dubbed the M 20 Series, are ‘DSP-rich’ and fully recallable, with 11 motorised faders and 16 remote controlled preamps. The M 20X is described as the ‘standard device’, while the M 20XD adds a Dante interface for AoIP networking. The M 20R and M 20RD are 3U rack versions that offer the same functionality and remote-control capabilities without the faders.

Additionally, the M 20X marks RCF’s first complete digital mixer with motorised faders. With its compact form factor, the Italian manufacturer hopes it will have particular appeal to rental companies, musicians, as a conference system or sub-mixer for larger installations.

The M 20 consoles also feature 20 input channels and 16 highquality mic preamps, as well as eight XLR and eight combo inputs, two TRS inputs and a stereo input on a mini jack. There are 10 output channels, eight of which are XLR and the other two TRS, in addition to two main XLR outputs.

All outputs are routable. The rear panels feature an AES-EBU stereo output, USB audio 24x24

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multichannel inter face and LAN port for wireless remote control.

A 5-inch touchscreen with five encoders offers control of each mixer’s capabilities. In addition, four function buttons can recall the main pages on the screen along with eight programmable user keys. There are 10 motorised faders for I/Os and one for the main master mix, as well as four fader layers (inputs 1–10, inputs 11–20, four FX returns, six custom faders and 10 mix outputs).

The M 20 Series provides three options for multi-track, real-time recording and playback, with 20 tracks on an SD card, as well as a

Amplified control THE AMPLIFIED Loudspeaker Controllers (ALCs) from Community Professional Loudspeakers have been designed to provide all of the signal routing, zone switching, DSP processing, protective limiting, remote monitoring and amplification functions needed between a mixer and the loudspeakers in virtually any Community loudspeaker application. Standard Ethernet communication protocols reportedly allow for fast system design, system control and remote system monitoring, while analogue and Dante inputs included in each model are assignable per channel in static or failover/backup configuration.

Three models are available: the ALC-404D (four channels of 400W), the ALC-1604D (four channels of 1,600W) and the ALC-3202D (two channels of 3,200W). Bridged channel pairs support driving loads down to 4Ω at double the power of a single channel. Housed in a compact 1U chassis, the DSP reduces the need for external outboard equipment, while reduced power

consumption is said to lower thermal dissipation and reduce the need for external cooling devices. Each channel is capable of directly driving 70V/100V distributed loudspeakers, low-

managing the system can be done at a remote, decentralised location. The per-channel, userassignable, fault-indicating GPIO connectors on the rear panel can be integrated with third-

four 12-inch LF drivers, three Community M200 midrange compression drivers and four 1.5-inch HF compression drivers.

Using patent-pending techniques, all drivers integrate into a single

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party monitoring and emergency notification systems.

Community is also taking on the challenges of large venues with its LVH-900 Beamforming Venue Horn. Combined with the manufacturer’s room prediction software and the ALCs, the horn tailors the directivity of each loudspeaker, or array of loudspeakers, to meet the sound requirements of the installation.

Each LVH-900 consists of

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SigMod hosts VST3

triaxial waveguide that fills the entire 36-inch x 31-inch face of the enclosure, providing pattern control to below 200Hz. The LVH-906 and LVH-909 offer 60° or 90° fixed horizontal dispersion respectively, with each allowing vertical dispersion beamforming ranging from 60° to 20°, in symmetric or asymmetric configurations.

NUGEN AUDIO has released an update for its SigMod utility toolbox plug-in, which adds VST3 hosting capabilities that the manufacturer states allows the use of ‘any plug-in in any way within this SigMod’s 12 different signal modification units to instantly enhance DAW and associated plug-in functionality’.

A VST3 file is a plug-in used in several digital audio workstations (DAW), storing the information about instrument or audio effects used to modify recordings. The files are saved in the Virtual Studio Technology 3 (VST3) standard.

With the SigMod upgrade, users are able to host VST3 plug-ins in Pro Tools (AAX environments), Ableton (VST2 environments) and Logic (AU environments). According to the manufacturer, users can apply any plug-in in mid/side mode, add split L/R functionality, or split frequencies and route audio to anywhere within the DAW.

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The ALC family impedance loudspeakers from 2Ω or any mixed configuration of low- and high-impedance output loads.

Control and monitoring are accomplished via ArmoníaPlus.

Assigning loudspeakers is described as a simple drag-anddrop process, while loudspeaker groups and zones can be created by clicking on the images of the loudspeakers to be grouped together. Tailoring the sound and

24x24 channel USB 2.0 inter face and stereo recording and playback on a USB key.

Also new is the F 24XR digital mixer, which completes RCF’s F Series. The F 24XR features 18 mic preamps, 16 line inputs, four stereo inputs, two stereo bus outputs and six compressors. It contains 16 multi-FX presets, a single control compressor and comes with a USB inter face for stereo recording, three-band EQ with selectable frequency and four aux sends, one of which is available for the internal FX engine.

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Schoeps develops new dish SCHOEPS HAS collaborated with Swedish manufacturer Telinga to develop its new parabolic dish and microphone system. It has been created in response to the need for ‘pristine sound’ in sports broadcasts and nature recording.

The parabolic dish has been built for high directivity at medium and high frequencies. To achieve a balanced frequency response, the positioning and microphone type are specifically matched to the dish.

Schoeps recommends its omni CCM 2, as well as its CCM 21 (wide cardioid) and CCM 4 (cardioid) directional microphones for use with the dish. The manufacturer’s website explains the differences and details which type to choose for varying applications.

A new, free plug-in, ParabolEQ, handles signal equalisation. This reportedly delivers a transparent frequency response between 100Hz and 20kHz, depending on the microphone type and other

parameters. An integrated Rycote windscreen addresses wind problems when using pressure gradient microphones. www.schoeps.de

Digiface AVB gains macOS support

Digiface AVB THE DIGIFACE AVB is a portable USB3 audio interface that connects computers and DAWs to AVB. It has been compatible with Windows since launch, and has now added macOS support for Apple users.

As Mac computers support AVB natively via macOS, RME deemed it not necessary to need an

external third-party solution as an AVB interface. However, the manufacturer has now ported the RME AVB Controller to macOS, updated the family-class USB driver to include network support and updated the Digiface AVB firmware for Mac operation. Following tests by several professional AVB companies and users, RME has

decided to publicly release Mac support for its Digiface AVB. The Digiface AVB doesn’t make use of Mac’s native AVB implementation functionality.

Instead, it uses RME’s own, providing access to AVB as a 128-channel USB3 audio interface, including TotalMix FX support.

System requirements include the latest driver release, 3.15 or up, including TotalMix FX and full support for the Digiface AVB, firmware version 203 or higher, RME’s AVB controller to run and access the Digiface AVB, and Mac OS X 10.11 or above.

RME has also released new firmware for its ADI-2 Pro series to FPGA version 193 and DSP version 94. www.rme-audio.de

Following the action A TRACKING Intelligent Microphone has been launched

by Clockaudio to cater for huddle rooms, conference rooms and video conferencing facilities.

The low-profile condenser features the ability to track sound sources within a room and can eliminate the sound of unwanted steady noise such as air conditioners and projectors, according to the manufacturer. The TIM-1000 installs just like a ceiling speaker (using dog legs) in a drop ceiling or hard ceiling and does not require any programming or the need to set up different lobes. In addition, it can self-configure to any space.

The microphone uses intuitive GUI and UDP commands for set up and control, has a frequency response of 150Hz to 15kHz and is powered by 8W PoE. The

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microphone comes constructed with UL 2043-rated plastics and an aluminium shell. At the core of the TIM-1000 is Clockaudio’s Adaptive Proximity Technology, which allows for a more consistent sound level for the person speaking and will automatically compensate for the distance of the par ticipant from the microphone, while maintaining real-time audio capture. It requires one channel of AEC, is UL listed and is compatible with any soft codec, as well as both Dante and AES67 devices. www.clockaudio.com

Limitless sound reconstruction WHEATSTONE HAS added several new advancements for radio broadcasters to its flagship audio processor platform, AirAura. The company explains that it has been seeking a new solution to dynamics control and pre-emphasis management and, having witnessed the possibilities with DSP, has applied similar thinking to FM pre-emphasis and peak control.

The result is Limitless FM peak control technology that reconstructs the audio after the application of pre-emphasis.

According to Wheatstone, this means ‘no more dull, smeary highs or spitty audio, just a clean high end that’s matched to the texture of your audio’.

virtual console. The console acts as a standalone UI for the WheatNet-IP audio network and is laid out similarly to the network’s flagship LXE hardware control sur face. Glass LXE can be used anywhere there’s a PC touchscreen or several touchscreens connected over that network, and offers a studio-ready user inter face with familiar buttons, knobs and multi-touch navigation and menuing for EQ curves, filtering and other custom settings.

The manufacturer has also introduced a virtual console for TV applications. Virtual Dimension Three is a multitouch virtual console with 64 faders onscreen that inter faces with

AirAura X5 The X5 also integrates Unified Processing, which allows the processor to share information between all stages.

In the X5, the iAGC, Dynamics and Limitless Clipper work together, with changes made automatically and in real-time.

The unit has been designed as 31 independent filter banks with no crossovers to colourise the audio. Additionally, the X5 offers a suite of static and dynamic RDS features along with multi-stream UECP suppor t.

Aside from processing enhancements, the unit houses a host of synchronisation and remote logging tools, such as Live Logger, while Wheatstone’s HD/FM audio alignment technology joins the X5 in the form of the FM&HD Livelock.

Broadcasters seeking a virtual solution are also catered for with Wheatstone’s Glass LXE

StageBox One

major production automation systems, including those

by Ross Video, Grass Valley and Sony. Also acting as a standalone inter face for the WheatNet-IP audio network, the sur face can be used anywhere on the network that features a touchscreen and comes with a rackmount mix engine to handle mixing and processing.

Lastly, we have the StageBox One, a 4U device that extends console I/O, providing 32 mic/ line inputs, 16 analogue line outputs, eight AES3 inputs and eight AES3 outputs, as well as 12 logic and dual Ethernet ports. Its heavy-duty construction makes it suited to on-the-go applications, such as remote sporting events. The StageBox One works with all WheatNet-IP audio networked consoles. www.wheatstone.com

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Biamp connects its conferencing gear BIAMP HAS introduced its TesiraConnect room expander, a five-port AVB connection box designed to simplify Biamp conference room setups by providing power and media over a

TesiraConnect single cable between Biamp AVB DSPs, USB extenders, PoE+ amplifiers and microphones.

If more than five connections are required, multiple expanders can be daisy-chained.

Acting as a central connection point for all Biamp devices in a conference room, TesiraConnect measures 14.7cm x 14.7cm x 2.8cm and weighs 800g. It can be mounted beneath a table, in a cabinet or behind a monitor. It is fully compatible with Biamp’s SageVue management and monitoring system and all of its ports are located on the back, keeping the front free for status indicator lights.

New features have also been added to Biamp’s Crowd Mics audience engagement solution that creates a collaboration experience between presenters and live audiences. Crowd Mics transforms every smartphone and tablet into a personal microphone and interactive response system via a free iOS or Android app, eliminating the need to pass handheld mics around the room. V1.1 includes improvements to the user interface, desono IC6

new poll graph types, customisation options and a new way to experience the moderator application.

The IC6 is the next phase of Biamp’s desono speaker family. It is a medium-format, inceiling, constant-voltage loudspeaker designed to deliver full-range music in larger common areas, including airports, warehouses, casinos and factories. The Tesira platform is now said to offer an end-to-end solution for both conferencing and sight and sound reinforcement (SSR) applications. For SSR, the IC6 is said to provide high intelligibility with wide uniform coverage and design features such as blind mount and a removable magnetic grille. It features a six-position, 70V/100V tap with an 8Ω bypass to specify the exact number of speakers needed.

Six months after acquiring Cambridge Sound Management, Biamp is integrating Cambridge sound-masking devices into its SageVue browser-based monitoring and management platform with SageVue version 2.1.

The new release allows users to discover and add Cambridge devices to SageVue; view, acknowledge and dismiss faults; read Cambridge device details, including zone level and mute status, network details and location information; and access a device’s internal management console.

In brief, Biamp has expanded the spaces in which its Parlé beam-tracking microphones can be deployed by adding support for Devio to its TCM-X ceiling and TTM-X tabletop Parlé microphones and the TCM-1 pendant. Finally, Tesira has also been updated to version 3.11 to include support for Dante Domain Manager; new logic blocks for Logic Pulse, Logic Selector and Logic Sequencer; and expanded support for TesiraLUX EDID. www.biamp.com

Reference-grade conversion

A REFERENCE-GRADE AD/DA conver ter capable of 24-bit/384kHz conversion with DSD256 suppor t that can achieve 138dB dynamic range has been released

by Antelope Audio. Designed with an easy-to-use inter face, Amári has two high-powered headphone outputs on XLR combo connectors with userselectable output resistance, which works as headphone membrane weight compensation. Both stereo headphone outputs feature a volume control capped at 20dBu, with digital trim and selectable output impedance from –4.6Ω to 85.3Ω.

Amári features analogue inputs on two pairs of XLR combo connectors and RCA jacks and analogue outputs on XLR connectors and TRS jacks. Ports also provide digital I/O on AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSLINK connectors, as well as bidirectional computer connectivity via the USB 3.1 Gen. 1 connector.

Amári also uses eight CS43198 DAC chips – four per channel – to offer improved sound quality. It supports sample rates of up to 384kHz (PCM) and operates at the same resolution and speed as the two AK5578 ADC chips that top a dynamic range of 128dB.

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1/2 PAGE vert The APG Sound in Asia

Theatre, Gimpo Art Hall, South Korea

Since 2014, APG has established a joint-venture in Hong Kong – APG North East Asia – and another in Singapore – APG South East Asia – to bring direct support and proximity to the established APG market in Asia, supplying APG’s high quality sound reinforcement products to every venue and event that requires it. In addition, several integrators and service providers have become exclusive partners of APG in different countries: China, South Korea, Vietnam… who’s next?

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Singing the Blues BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL has introduced a suite of products to its catalogue, including two streamers, two amps and rackmount accessories. At the core of these products is the company’s BluOS multi-zone audio content management interface integrated into the products’ hardware.

and interoperability among BluOS Enabled devices within a BluOS ecosystem.

The B100S BluOS and B400S four-zone BluOS network streaming players can be rackmounted and connected to either a distribution amplifier with passive speakers or directly into

B100S

powered speakers. The B100S fits into a 1⁄3-rack space and can stream to one zone, while the B400S fits a 1U rack space and can stream to up to four zones.

The A860 eight-channel and B160S two-channel BluOS

streaming stereo amplifiers are designed to accompany the streamers, for which the B160S integrates network-streaming benefits that deliver audio content to a zone. Featuring a 3.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch HF driver,

A860 B400S Designed for commercial applications, the BluOS Enabled technology reportedly provides a virtually unlimited number of zones of high-resolution grouped or independent audio environments

the BSP125 is a 25W amplified speaker with built-in DSP. BluOS Enabled, the BSP125 can connect to network-accessible music sources and communicate with other BluOS devices on the same network.

The RM100 and the RM160 rack accessories are designed to complement the B100S BluOS network streaming player and the B160S BluOS streaming stereo amplifier, respectively. The RM100 and B160S can house up to three B100S and six B160S players in 1U and 3U rack spaces, respectively.

Other features include loudspeaker wall-mounted brackets, hardwired Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), along with network discovery, device self-discovery and advanced customisation options. www.bluesoundprofessional.com

Sound Devices launches 32-channel flagship A NEW flagship, 32-channel, 36-track portable recorder has been released by Sound Devices, which it is describing as the most powerful product it has ever designed. With 16 mic/line preamplifiers, 32 channels of Dante I/O, AES I/O, 12 analogue outputs and multiple headphone outputs, Scorpio is equipped to tackle almost any production scenario. A customisable routing matrix enables sound

Sommer’s knight in armour The HDMI Knight’s connectors are fitted with Glandmaster protective sleeves that protect against loss with a stainless-steel rope. This makes them ideal for rough mobile use, claims the German manufacturer.

Thanks to GOING BEYOND armour plating of the exterior cable housing, the latest solution from Sommer Cable adds protection to the connector itself. The HDMI Knight features an integrated stainless-steel corrugated tube capable of withstanding tensile forces up to 800N, while the strain relief of the connector is rated to withstand 650N. Furthermore, the cable boasts a halogen-free and notch-resistant PUR jacket with a 5.8mm thickness and a minimal bending radius of 20mm.

Active Optical Cable technology, the transfer of the high-speed contents is based on glass fibres – this facilitates a maximum transfer distance of up to 100m with a UHD performance of 18G. www.sommercable.com

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professionals to send any input to any channel, bus or output. Up to 12 busses may be individually mixed.

Scorpio boasts an engine comprised of three FPGA circuits and six ARM processors deliver the horsepower needed for complex tasks, and it also features the manufacturer’s latest analogue microphone preamplifier design, which includes built-in analogue limiters, high-pass filters, delay,

three-band EQ and phantom power. The recorder also houses an internal SSD and adds the ability to simultaneously record to two SD cards for redundancy.

For additional flexibility, users can send different files to their choice of media. The companion SDRemote Android application allows for control of Scorpio via a large display. www.sounddevices.com

Tasker heads outdoors DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY for outdoor and heavy-duty applications, Tasker’s C862 is a 110Ω-rated double DMX light cable with aramidic fibre fillers and an outer sheath constructed in PUR, a special material that is flame retardant, halogen free, and UV, water, chemical and oil resistant. Its single-pair brother is the TSK1038 PUR, a 2x0.35mm² DMX 110Ω AES/EBU with high-coverage shielding and the same sheath as the C862.

In the same family is one of the Italian manufacturer’s most popular balanced microphone cables, the C128 PUR, that can run in installations up to 100m in any condition, both indoor and outdoor.

Tasker has also unveiled a range of LAN cables that allows users to transmit digital audio and video as well as classic data signals.

To start is the C725 PUR, a Cat.5e cable ideal for digital audio applications on the Dante protocol. Next is the C728 PUR, a cable with a larger section of 4x2x0.22mm² (24/7 AWG) designed for HDBaseT transmissions. Then there’s the C726

PUR, a Cat.7 cable with a diameter of 6mm and, finally, its bigger brother, the C726 PUR Super, a Cat.7A cable that allows a data transmission speed up to 1GHz for CATV applications. www.tasker.it

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Wisycom combines and splits FORMING PART of Wisycom’s 2200 Series active combiner/ splitters, the SPL2216 and SPL2208 feature 16 and eight diversity channel outputs, respectively. They can be used to combine or select signals from up to two (2x2 diversity) antenna inputs and feed 16x2 (SPL2216) or 8x2 (SPL2208) diversity outputs. By connecting two units, the system can be set up in a cascading arrangement to cover up to four zones, feeding up to 32 receivers.

The SPL2216 and SPL2208 can be controlled via their buttons or Wisycom Manager, allowing for matrix selection between two diversity inputs. It also offers a redundant DC supply.

‘The SPL2216/2208 feature a wide frequency range (170– 1,240MHz) and a high level of robustness and linearity, for use in high-density frequency arrangements,’ explained Massimo Polo of Wisycom.

‘The device additionally serves as a resource for diagnostics information from antennas via a coax connection to the Wisycom Remote Antenna Protocol. This feature allows the user to monitor and control boosters and antennas within the network in real-time via an IP network using Wisycom Manager 2.0, the latest version of our proprietary wireless remotecontrol interface.’

In addition, Wisycom has unveiled its new MPR50-IFB true-diversity

MPR50-IFB

receiver. Designed for interruptible foldback applications, the beltpack-style receiver includes wideband tuning up to 232MHz, multi-companding processing via Wisycom’s ENR or ENC algorithms and a custom headphone amplifier for headroom up to a peak of +23dB. www.wisycom.com

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Broadcast transmission power BUILT ON GatesAir’s PowerSmart Plus architecture, the Maxiva ULXTE is a liquid-cooled TV transmitter that powers over-the-air delivery across the UHF television spectrum. It uses the latest 50V LDMOS amplifier devices, compact high-efficiency power supplies and the new Maxiva XTE exciter with advanced real-time adaptive correction.

The Maxiva ULXTE power amplifiers have been designed to provide both performance and efficiency for ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0. The ULXTE transmitter is rated for identical average power levels for both modulations, to reportedly offer a simple and cost-effective upgrade path for future ATSC 3.0 operation.

According to the manufacturer, modular designs simplify installation and reduce ongoing maintenance, lowering total cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter. Additional features

Transparent audio BASED ON the company’s latest-generation DSP designs, NST Audio’s VMX88 eight-in/ eight-out matrix signal processor allows mixing of not only the eight analogue inputs – each one equipped with a compressor, high-pass filter, eight bands of

parametric EQ and delay – but also routing of eight channels of Dante-networked inputs to any output channel. The eight analogue outputs also include NST’s twostage PXL limiters.

The front panel interface is said to give clear visual indication

of all inputs and outputs, as well as status of Dante and communications network activity.

The VMX88 is compatible with the manufacturer’s VR1 PoE remote

TM7 and TM9 update

NEW VERSIONS of RTW’s TouchMonitor TM7 and TM9 audio meters now add Dante/AES67 across 32 channels and redundant network support. A TouchMonitor with Dante connectivity is able to monitor up to 32 audio channels at sample rates up to 96kHz. Apart from measuring critical audiorelated factors such as loudness, true peak, correlation and frequency distribution, users also get instant and visible feedback on the overall status of the audio

network. This reportedly allows for quick troubleshooting and identification of potential problems that may cause critical downtime.

TouchMonitor TM7s and TM9s with Dante compatibility automatically detect and adapt to Dante channel names to simplify routing when setting up the audio metering system on the network.

RTW has also released version 4.1 of its plug-in suites, introducing a new licensing system that is server-based and shareable. The

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multi-seat licences can be installed on a server and shared across a local area network, which will reportedly benefit large facilities in terms of production workflows with multiple contributors. Two multiseat licences are available: two seats and 10 seats. A dedicated stereo-only version will also be available, while the surround versions of the plug-in suites will still include stereo operation.

The multichannel features of the surround plug-ins have also been improved, as the surround version now aligns with the Pro Tools channel layout from mono and up to eight channels. A new channel activity indicator is said to make it easier for users to set up their multichannel workflows.

Version 4.1 is compatible with the latest operating systems, including macOS Mojave and Windows 10. www.rtw.com

control panel, while control via thirdparty systems such as Crestron is available via NST’s Ethernet control protocol. Industry-standard Phoenix-type connectors are used

include up to 45% AC-to-RF efficiency; an integrated highefficiency pump system for certain power classes; hot-swappable, lightweight PA modules; low energy use; and RoHS and CE compliance. www.gatesair.com

throughout on the VMX88’s rear panel. In addition, the four GPI connections allow configurable actions such as fire alarm mutes and preset recalls. Up to 30 presets can be stored with recall options allowing selective recall combinations of input, matrix and output sections. www.nstaudio.com

Compact and certified voice evacuation SPANISH MANUFACTURER, LDA Audio Tech, has devised a compact PA and voice evacuation solution. The LDA One has recently been awarded the double certification of EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 and, according to the manufacturer, is the most compact system with this double certification to date, for both the control unit and its built-in battery charger.

The LDA One includes a charger and battery in the same unit, reportedly an industry first in this segment, where it is usually sold separately, and features two Class-D amplifiers up to 500W and a backup amplifier, with six outputs/zones, three analogue audio inputs and one 6x6 expandable digital matrix.

The wall and rack design also allows for wall mounting or installation in a 19-inch rack,

adaptable for any space requirements or installation type. The system includes failure detection and indication in all emergency functions, USB backup and restore features as well as an emergency log. www.lda-audiotech.com

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Snapshot control BETA VERSION 0.6 of globcon, DirectOut’s global control software platform, introduces snapshots for the Andiamo series, MADI.SRC, EXBOX.MD, MA2CHBOX.XL and M.1K2, allowing the user to store and recall all parameters controlled via globcon. When a snapshot is taken, all current values are stored into a dataset.

Users can either recall the whole

dataset or create a so-called scope-set to only change distinct areas of the settings and leave the others untouched. Snapshots are supported for single devices and on a global level. The new beta of globcon also provides several enhancements for existing plug-ins such as the Andiamo series, MA2CHBOX.XL and M.1K2, an improved demo version of the

Prodigy.MC plug-in and a new demo plug-in for the Prodigy.MP. The updated plug-in for the M.1K2 supports label management and includes a new feature called ‘globcon square meter’ which allows users to monitor in real-time all the 64 incoming channels of each single MADI port.

A major firmware update has also been released for Montone.42, DirectOut’s MADI/Ravenna converter.

The transparent transport of AES3 audio data over IP is now possible through the newly added ST 2110-31 support – the audio signal can be transmitted over IP, while the meta data is preserved. As a result, remote Andiamo devices can be controlled through audio-over-IP streams.

Switchable transparency modes in the Montone.42 allow users to safely transmit non-PCM data, such as Dolby E, over ST 2110-31 streams. www.directout.eu

V1.1 enhances mixing workflow for Glacier V1.1 SOFTWARE for the Studer Glacier Series has introduced several new features and improvements to the mixing workflow, including the introduction of Channel Widgets and a Virtualised Central Module. The Channel Widget enables users to control up to six channels from the Central Module with full channel control including fader, mute and PFL. The Virtualised Central

Module provides tactile buttons in parallel from a tablet without losing functionality.

Additionally, the update brings improved logging control. Logging is not enabled by default but can be enabled on different log levels to prevent files from extensive size increase or customise event logging based on log levels. www.studer.ch

Riedel launches smart app for 1200 Series RIEDEL HAS developed a new API based on the open NMOS standards for its 1200 Series SmartPanel to allow the use of the SmartPanel as a user interface for control, monitoring and automation solutions. Dubbed the 1200 Series SmartPanel Control Panel App, it enables the system to take on additional responsibilities within broadcast workflows.

The app can trigger actions in control/automation systems

The 1200 Series SmartPanel Control Panel App

and provide visual feedback on the status and any configuration changes on the panel using colours, labels and symbols. ‘Its NMOS underpinnings allow a third-party system to automatically discover all of the panel’s control elements, like its lever keys or touchscreens, and assign any desired functionality,’ explained Riedel’s Marco Muckenhaupt.

Another new app from Riedel is the MediorNet Processing App,

which delivers decentralised signal processing capabilities to MediorNet networks. It is built on the MicroN 80Gb media distribution hardware and includes two channels of up, down and cross-conversion, four channels of colour correction in the RGB and YCbCr spectrums and two multiviewer screens. It supports 4K and IP workflows. www.riedel.net

Roland uploads a V-02HD iPad app

V-02HD ROLAND PROFESSIONAL A/V has released the V-02HD Remote iPad control app for GUI-based operation.

As long as users have updated to software Ver.1.10 on the V-02HD mixer, they can use the app to turn an iPad into an additional, touch interface.

The app allows for switching, virtual fader audio mixing and provides quick access to settings and effects parameters. Up to eight custom scenes can be created and stored to preset memories for quick setting up of regular shows. The V-02HD’s USB Type-B connector is used to

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connect to the iPad’s lightning ports via adaptor cables that are available commercially, or via Apple’s USB Camera adapter. The mixer can also connect to the USB Type-C ports on an iPad Pro using USB Type-B to Type-C adaptor cables.

In addition, the Ver.1.10 software update provides the V-02HD with support for additional resolution and frame rate formats, as well as USB MIDI support and the addition of increased audio delay and transformer switching.

The VR-50HD MK II multi-format AV mixer adds an aux output to support confidence monitoring, recording and streaming feeds while maintaining the original VR-50HD’s connectivity and flexibility. The MK II features an updated user interface, enhanced audio quality, control capabilities for select JVC and Panasonic PTZ cameras and new automation functions such as intelligent

automated audio mixing and video input switching.

The MK II combines a 12-input/ four-channel multi-format video switcher, a 12-input digital audio mixer, a multi-viewer touchscreen and an AV streaming output via USB 3.0. The assignable inputs allow the use of any combination of four SDI and HDMI sources, while the new input assignment

VR-50HD MK II

buttons are said to make it easy to use all inputs on the switcher with on-the-fly assignment of inputs to crosspoints on the switcher. The unit’s I/O capability includes RGB/ Component and Composite inputs, and accommodates professional cameras, computers, mobile devices and microphones. proav.roland.com

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Palm-sized video production AN ENTRY-LEVEL, palm-sized camcorder that aims to bring professional video to users in education, corporate and government environments is leading a raft of new launches from Sony. The HD HXR-MC88 promises high picture quality but with straightforward operation and is equipped with the manufacturer’s BIONZ X image processing engine.

Its 14.2 megapixel 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor is said to deliver impressive background bokeh defocus effects and sensitivity for capturing highquality images with less noise, both in dark or bright conditions.

The HXR-MC88 features the Fast Hybrid Auto Focus System and comes with 12x optical zoom, which can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom while maintaining full resolution using Super Resolution Technology.

In addition, the 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and Sony’s Digital Extender can double this range up to 48x, to satisfy the demand for wide-angle to telephoto shooting.

The XLR audio input terminal and microphone holder add to its operability.

Staying with cameras, Sony’s range of IP-based PTZs has been expanded with two new models, the SRG-X400 and SRG-X120, which join the BRC-X400 and provide users with a future-proof 4K upgrade option.

The SRG-X400 and SRG-X120 are designed for a variety of corporate, education, healthcare, house of worship and government applications. On the other hand, 4K resolution comes as standard on the BRC-X400, which is ideally suited for broadcast studio and TV production as well as live event capture.

All three cameras incorporate the manufacturer’s 4K Exmor RTM CMOS image sensor, while a built-in, high-resolution 4K lens accommodates wide-angle shots up to 70°.

For added flexibility, the cameras can be ceiling mounted. They boast a horizontal resolution of 1,000 or higher TV lines in full HD to capture fine image details. The SRG-X400 is equipped with 40x zoom capability using Sony’s Clear Image Zoom technology, while the SRG-X120 camera has a 12x zoom.

HXR-MC88 Similar to the BRC-X400, both the SRG-X400 and SRG-X120 support SDI, HDMI and IP and are

equipped with NDI | HX capability through an optional licence.

Connection via a single IP cable

provides power supply, image output and camera controls.

Lastly, Sony has introduced Live Element Orchestrator alongside two new SDI-IP converter boards, the NXLK-IP50Y and NXLK-IP51Y, offering support for SMPTE ST 2110 standards with HDR compatibility, the latter also supporting 12G-SDI. The Live Element Orchestrator provides overall system management of an IP-based production system and is compatible with both Sony and third-party solutions. The solution enables resources to be shared across multiple locations, configurations to be set up centrally and operations to be monitored across all equipment. pro.sony.com

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Ross begins a new voyage

Vaddio huddles down VADDIO HAS unveiled its HuddleShot conferencing camera and new additions to the RoboShot Elite camera series.

The HuddleShot is an all-in-one solution for huddle spaces, while the RoboShot Elite cameras boast increased image quality over the conventional RoboShot models.

The HuddleShot camera offers an ultra-wide field of view and integrates audio, making it an ideal solution for small huddle

Skype for Business, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting and others.

The RoboShot Elite is a series of PTZ cameras for higher

education, broadcast and corporate applications. Available in 12x and 30x zoom and offered in five variants – HDBT, HDMI, SDI, Cat-5 and USB, and PoE+ – the cameras use a 1/2.5 Type Exmor R generation CMOS image sensor to deliver 8.5 megapixels of 1080p/60 video. The RoboShot Elite 30x cameras include IntelliZoom Image

Processing in order to achieve the full 30x zoom without compromising image resolution quality.

All of the models in the series feature the manufacturer’s silent motors and Tri-Synchronous motion algorithms, which it says result in ‘ultra-smooth’ pan/tilt/zoom motion and can be bundled with a variety of extension systems. Additionally, the RoboShot Elite Series 12E and 30E cameras allow for IP streaming (RTSP or RTMP format with H.264 compression) to share live events such as lectures, meetings and worship services over popular applications such as YouTube, Livestream and Facebook. RTSP and RTMP streaming is available with HDBT, HDMI, USB and SDI options. www.vaddio.com

Voyager It is powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 and allows content creators to create hyper-realistic graphics for a virtual studio production.

Voyager integrates with MOSbased newsroom workflows as well as Ross’ OverDrive solution for production automation. Anchored to the launch of Voyager is UX5, a new version of the manufacturer’s control system for ARVS productions. UX5 delivers workflow tools such as MOS integration for news environments, operatorcreated virtual set rundowns and data-driven virtual graphics via Datalinq.

Next-generation viewing DESIGNED TO deliver a more convenient way of deploying next-generation videowalls, the QuadHead2Go Series from Matrox is capable of driving four displays from one signal and comprises controller appliances and PCI Express cards. The controllers capture a single 4Kp60 video signal for display across up to four Full HD 1920x1200 screens.

The input content could be from any source – including professional graphics cards and integrated GPUs, digital signage players or laptops – while displays can be arranged in classic rectangular 2x2, 2x1, 3x1, 4x1, 1x2, 1x3 or 1x4 setups. On-device buttons on the appliance enable users to cycle through pre-set configurations to select and set the display layout, as well as access presaved images to set up display positions and fine-tune bezeldisplaced pixels.

The DSX LE5 Q25 and DSX LE5 D25 are the newest additions to Matrox’s SMPTE ST 2110 25 GbE network interface controller (NIC) card family. Based on the X.mio5 Q25 NIC card, the products are

Also new from Ross is Furio SkyDolly, the latest addition in its camera motion system catalogue.

It is a ceiling-mounted version of

RoboShot Elite

HuddleShot spaces. It offers plug-and-play connectivity, stereo speakers, two built-in microphones capable of picking up participants’ voices from up to 4m away and remote management features.

Furthermore, the solution works with all major cloud-based conferencing applications, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams,

ROSS VIDEO has launched Voyager, a graphics rendering solution for Augmented Reality and Virtual Studio (ARVS) applications.

said to simplify the transition from multichannel SDI workflows to multichannel IP workflows by delivering up to four 4K IP video inputs and outputs over 25GbE networks. Users can choose from a variety of options to deliver advanced 4K/HD-enabled broadcast graphics systems, channel-in-a-box systems, video servers and other high-density, PC-based video equipment. The DSX LE5 Q25 network adapter

provides multichannel IP video I/O of up to four 4K/UHDp60, 16 1080p60, 32 HD or any equivalent combination of flows over two 25GbE links with SMPTE ST 2022-7 redundancy. The DSX LE5 D25 option, meanwhile, receives and transmits two 4K/ UHDp60, eight 1080p60, 16 HD or any equivalent combination of flows over one 25GbE link with SMPTE ST 2022-7 redundancy.

Matrox has also announced that its Maevex 6100 Series enterprise encoder appliances and cards now include built-in HLS support that allows enterprises to deliver multiple streams to a broad range of devices over the internet. The encoders now also support IPv6 addressing, while fMP4 file format support equips administrators with multirecording redundancy functionality to preserve recordings.

In other news, Aggregator Mode is a new multi-system control feature available with Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders. It permits an Extio 3 receiver unit to aggregate multiple video streams coming from different Extio 3 transmitter units.

Multiple computer desktops can then be viewed and controlled simultaneously from an Extio 3 receiver unit with a single keyboard and mouse. Aggregator Mode is described as ideal for a wide range of applications including process control, industrial and automation, military and defence, healthcare, broadcast and postproduction.

the manufacturer’s Furio camera robotics with a three-wheel design, enlarged wheelbase that is 60% wider and 40% longer than other Furio solutions, and a raised centre of mass to ensure shake-free operation.

SkyDolly is initially available with fixed columns ranging from 12–48 inches, is fully compatible with all Furio heads and can be added to existing Ross Robotics solutions under SmartShell or OverDrive control. An inverted lift mechanism will be available later in 2019. www.rossvideo.com

The power of healing LUXUL HAS released the 12-port XMS-1208P managed Gigabit switch to sit alongside the 18-port AMS-1816P. Both switches feature Self-Healing with PoE Auto-Recovery and PoE Power Scheduling. Auto-Recovery allows the switch to power cycle unresponsive PoE devices, and

Power Scheduling enables switch PoE ports to be turned on or off on a schedule. The XMS-1208P features two Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and two SFP ports to reportedly allow for high-speed interconnection between SFPcompatible Luxul switches and enable integrators to connect devices via Ethernet or fibre-optic cable.

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Precision encoding CUSTOMISED TO control different types of cameras or support gear – including PTZ cameras and robotic heads – Broadcast Pix’s RCC can be used with any BPswitch integrated production switcher, Broadcast Pix Commander touchscreen control platform or production switcher from another manufacturer. RCC features a high-quality precision encoder and includes native IP support for Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras. Support for other cameras and robotic heads is available as a separate software option.

An integrated 7-inch touchscreen provides menu

navigation to cameras, shot presets, camera settings and system setup.

Users can also customise the

number of cameras and camera presets they need, as well as camera and preset shot names for easy recall.

According to the manufacturer, the compact RCC has a durable, machined aluminium chassis. Its three-axis joystick with adjustable zoom speed and one-touch auto focus reportedly allows for a smooth, precise control for shots. RCC also adjusts focus, iris and white balance. www.broadcastpix.com

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eCMP8 ECLER HAS expanded its range of sound projectors with the eCMP8 and eCMP12. The eCMP8 is a high-efficiency musical projector for outdoor applications due to its waterproof and sun screening building material (IP56). It consists of an 8-inch LF driver and 1.4-inch HF coaxial driver, 150W at 8Ω nominal power and 70V/100V line transformer with 37.5W/75W/150W at 8Ω power options. Other features include 100° x 100° dispersion, a frequency response of 80Hz to 18kHz (–3dB), a crossover frequency of 2.1kHz (passive) and a maximum sound pressure at 1m of 117dB. The dimensions are 300mm x 302mm x 334mm and the weight is 11kg.

The eCMP12 is also rated IP56 and comes with a 12-inch LF driver and 1.7-inch HF coaxial driver, 300W at 8Ω nominal power and 70V/100V line transformer with 50W/100W/200W at 8Ω power options. Compared with the eCMP8, the dispersion is 80° x 80°, the frequency response is 60Hz to 18kHz (–3dB), the crossover

Each unit could be configured to work as a single zone control panel or as a global multizone controller. It allows executing UCPs that are able to control volume, sound source selection, preset recovery and communication via TCP/UDP with external devices. It is fully compatible as a server for other clients like WPNETTOUCH, WPmSCREEN as well as a UCP for third-party devices (iOS, Android and Windows).

The last new product from Ecler is the ACLASSCAN6L, a fireproof back can to cover the back of the IC6CLASS-54 loudspeakers mounted in false ceilings with a

ACLASSCAN6L frequency is 2.1kHz (passive) and the maximum sound pressure at 1m is 122dB. The eCMP12 measures 407mm x 410mm x 378mm and weighs 20kg. Both projectors are designed for commercial, hospitality, education, corporate, sports and house of worship applications.

In other news, the WPNETTOUCH is a remote control TFT touchscreen compatible with all EclerNet products such as the MIMO4040DN, MIMO88/SG, MIMO1212SG, NXA Series and DUO-NET Player. WPNETTOUCH incorporates a capacitive 10-inch touchscreen, a server client and User Control Panel (UCP) server.

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WPNETTOUCH free air gap greater than 4 inches to provide the speaker with a secure and robust finish. It measures 89mm high and has an internal diameter of 219mm and external diameter of 225mm. www.ecler.com

Up in the cloud PRISMON.CLOUD FROM Rohde & Schwarz is a cloudbased AV OTT monitoring solution that content providers can use without dedicated hardware. It’s been designed to enable OTT providers to quickly adapt their monitoring infrastructure, for example when peak loads during the transmission of large events require extended service.

New virtual sensors can be added at different locations and connected to the dashboard at any time. The quality of service data can be permanently measured, stored in a cloud and viewed in a timeline format on a web interface

thanks to Prismon.cloud’s live multiview function, automated analysis of AV data and error assignment in real time.

Combined with the Prismon monitoring solution, analysis data from physical and virtual sensors can be displayed on a single dashboard. End-to-end analyses reveal errors such as deterioration of video or audio quality or poor CDN performance as a cause of churn. www.rohde-schwarz.com

Lighter and quieter CHRISTIE HAS launched its DS Series of ‘lighter and quieter’ 3LCD laser projectors with a 4,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The products feature 360° orientation, input/output options including HDBaseT, low maintenance, and up to 50,000

improves the reliability of the phosphor wheel,’ explained Brad Mar tin, product manager at Christie.

The LWU755-DS is also a midbrightness 3LCD laser projector designed for small-to-medium applications. It delivers 7,550

hours of operation and a fiveyear warranty, whichever comes first.

The LWU900-DS and LHD878-DS are mid-brightness projectors that deliver 9,000 and 8,775 lumens, respectively. They are suited to medium-to-large spaces or high-ambient light environments where higher brightness is required. The projectors accept 4K at 60Hz signals, have built-in edge blending and warping, and feature a low-power mode. ‘The patented optical engine in the Christie DS Series is more efficient than its competition because of the compact laser diode block. This design changes the excitation light spot shape from a round spot to a rectangular shape and disperses the energy on the phosphor wheel, which

lumens along with built-in edge blending and warping, and advanced colour management.

Available in black or white and featuring omnidirectional capabilities, the LWU755-DS projector is ideal for tight spaces.

All three models provide integration with control systems such as AMX and Crestron, and are equipped with LiveViewer so users can share audio and video content directly from their computer or laptop to the projector via the LAN or wirelessly (optional USB dongle required). The HDMI LoopThrough allows HDMI input signals – up to 4K at 60Hz – to be passed on to other DS Series projectors without a distribution amp/splitter. www.christiedigital.com

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Razor-thin transparency LG BUSINESS Solutions has created what it describes as a razor-thin display designed to deliver a unique customer experience in specialised commercial applications such as retail and hospitality. Watching video on the LG Transparent OLED is enhanced by seeing objects and images behind the screen.

LG Transparent OLED reportedly achieves a transparency of 38% in a wide viewing angle. LG’s OLED technology features self-lighting pixels that are said to maintain accurate and vivid colours even when the display becomes transparent.

The pixels can be turned on and

off individually to control image brightness and quality. The 55-inch class display (55EW5F) has a native resolution of 1920x1080 full HD and can operate in temperatures from 0–40°C and humidity of 10–80%.

LG has also unveiled several new technologies and product ranges in recent months. MicroLED technology relies on arrays of microscopic LEDs that form individual pixels that work independently to increase the detail of the image. LG reports that there is no colour distortion and no bezel.

Each LED measures less than 50 micrometres, around half the width of a human hair.

Transparent OLED The LAPE series uses a specially designed flexible LED display module that suppor ts true concave and convex cur vature up to 1000R. The products include LG’s Dynamic Contrast Algorithm to repor tedly provide a wide range of colour and deep

contrast. A new 130-inch LED screen, meanwhile, forms par t of the LAAF series and features embedded speakers and AV connections and is compatible with par tners such as Crestron and Cisco. Finally, the LAT series provides various form factors and

aspect ratios. The 24mm pixel pitch LED film offers over 1,000 nits of brightness, is 2mm thin and can be installed on most existing glass, plexiglass and other transparent sur faces. www.lg.com

AJA on the go THE LATEST addition to AJA’s Ki Pro family is the Ki Pro Go, a portable, genlock-free, multichannel H.264 HD and SD redundant recorder/player that records video to off-the-shelf USB media. It comes in a 2U, half-rack form factor and can be used to record up to four channels of HD and SD content from SDI and HDMI sources. Genlock-free recording reportedly eliminates the need to synchronise four input sources, while redundant recording provides multiple backups in the field to protect the recorded video. Video and audio input matrix channel mapping are said to simplify switching between physical inputs to the appropriate recording channel within the device’s UI from a mix of source inputs as needed.

AJA has also unveiled a raft of other products. Fourteen new openGear converter cards have been announced that combine

SMPTE ST 2110 for IP-based workflows. Described as compact, quiet and rugged, both models feature dual 10 GigE SFP+ ports for facilities using SMPTE ST 2022-7 for redundancy in critical distribution and monitoring.

AJA has extended its family of Corvid audio and video I/O cards with the Corvid 44 12G, an eightKi Pro Go the capabilities of the company’s Mini-Converters with openGear’s high-density architecture and support for DashBoard, enabling industry-standard configuration, monitoring and control in live event environments over a PC or local network on Windows, macOS or Linux.

The IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI Mini-Converters are single-channel IP video transmitters for bridging traditional HDMI and 3G-SDI signals to

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workflows. Corvid 44 12G also facilitates multichannel 12G-SDI I/O, enabling either 8K or multiple 4K streams of input or output.

Firmware updates include FS-HDR v3.0 which introduces enhanced colouring tools and support for multichannel Dynamic LUTs; Desktop Software v15.2 which provides support for Apple ProRes capture/playback across Windows, Linux and macOS in AJA Control Room, at up to 8K resolutions; HDR Image Analyzer v1.1 which includes a new web UI that reportedly simplifies remote configuration and control from multiple machines; and Helo v4.0 which introduces new features that allow users to customise their streaming service and improve monitoring and control. www.aja.com

Crestron shares content COMPLETING THE Crestron AirMedia 2.0 wireless presentation portfolio and designed to enhance student participation and employee collaboration, the AirBoard streams content originating from any remote dry-erase whiteboard to any network via LAN connection. To enhance collaboration and productivity, the whiteboard content can be recorded, captured and shared with anyone, providing participants with unobstructed views from room displays. Wireless presentation capabilities can be added by pairing the AirBoard with an AirMedia AM-200 or AM-300, while enhanced control is achieved by connecting a Crestron touchscreen to the paired AirMedia device.

The IoT-based technology provisioning and management solution, Crestron XiO Cloud, has been enhanced with remote support for touchscreens, together with support for a growing portfolio of third-party devices and an API to pull intelligence data. The XiO Cloud supports a direct deviceto-cloud connection via an Azure IoT Hub without the addition of hardware. Built on the Azure IoT Hub, Azure services provide unlimited scalability, while no special ports or permissions with bidirectional communication are required between devices.

Managers can remotely view and control Crestron touchscreens (TSW and TSS) and a new API

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AirBoard enables managers to pull data by connecting the Crestron XiO Cloud to business intelligence platforms via cloud-to-cloud connections.

Furthermore, the Developer Kit

enables third-party technology manufacturers to integrate their devices with Crestron XiO Cloud.

Using Intel and Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) technology,

commercial displays can be instantly transformed into native DM NVX endpoints. The DM-NVXD80-IoAV is a native network AV solution that has been designed for display manufacturers including LG, NEC, Philips, Avocor and Smart. The 1GB plug-and-play solution enables displays to deliver audio and 4K/60 video across any network. The DM-NVX-D80-IoAV drops into native OPS slots in the back of professional displays, allowing them to be easily flushmounted to the wall, while adding enterprise-grade security and Crestron XiO Cloud management and provisioning. www.crestron.com

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Vitec adds HEVC encoder Ultra-compact laser projection WITH THE streaming landscape now requiring high input solutions capable of supporting multiple channels of both HEVC (H.265) and H.264, Vitec has released the MGES-7000 4K/UHD/HD eight-input IPTV encoding blade to meet these needs. The manufacturer claims that PT-LB425 the device offers the highest density processing available on the market, with real-time hardware encoding of four 4Kp60 or eight 3G/HD/SD input ports for live sources of SDI, HDMI or IP (SMPTE ST 2110) video THE SIX together withmembers advancedof features Panasonic’s LB channel, series of such as secondary por tableresolution projectors integrated andprovide frame-rate brightness levels ranging scaling, AES256/128-bit encryption from 3,000 to 4,100 lumens and low-latency mode. and either WXGA or XGA Using hardware-based encoding resolutions.

They offer a lamp chips supporting 4:2:2/4:2:0 replacement cycle of 20,000 hours (in eco mode). All models feature a high contrast ratio of 16,000:1 and a daylight CALIBRE HAS recognised view function to ensure highthequality growing popularity images evenofinLED brightly technology thealso lit rooms.and Thedeveloped projectors AiOsuppor (All-in-One) display t autoLED input search and in corner association with its sister keystone correction.

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Inser ting the optional ETWML100 wireless module into the USB por t on the projector allows users to wirelessly project from Windows PCs, iOS or Android devices with

10-bit and 8-bit H.264 and HEVC codecs, the blade can support any application demand while providing benefits such as support for secondary video streams up to 1080p60 for each input. All streams can be managed via a web UI. When coupled with the manufacturer’s MGW family of carrier-grade IPTV platforms, IPTV providers can serve up to 208 IPTV streams from the MGW 5100, up to 96 IPTV streams from the MGW 1100 and up to 16 IPTV the correct freeware installed. streams from the Images from up to four MGW 1000. devices cantobethe projected In addition simultaneously. new blade, Vitec Similarly, the four TW series has announced shorits t-throw also that MGWprojectors Ace offer a lamp replacement IP decoder is now cycle of 20,000 hours, range in brightness from 3,200 to 3,800 lumens and feature a contrast ratio of 16,000:1. is based on the aspect The PT-TW371R and PT-ratios of 48:9, 96:9 and 72:9 than TW370 models have rather a WXGA the industryand standard form factors resolution both provide of 16:9,lumens 5:4 andof4:3.

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Thein a range of digital PT-TW371Rbroad is also equipped signage applications with interactive functionality, arepresenters particularly allowing up and to two suited for insertion to write simultaneously on the on shelf projected image withedges. a penThe or SmartBrick family pointer. comprises the SB-300, www.panasonic.com SB-600 and SB-900D with resolutions of 240x45 (300mm x 56.25mm), 480x45 (600mm x 56.25mm) and 720x90 (900mm x 112mm), respectively.

All feature 1.25mm pixel pitches for closeup viewing. Other features include In other news from thea colour 600 NITs of brightness, Canadian gamut thatmanufacturer, is 110% of NTSC, a BlackTrax V2.3.3 combines contrast ratio of 4,000:1 and a tracking with angle. lighting, media 160° viewing Connectivity is interactivity, moving via HDMI or LAN, withprojection wireless as mapping, an option. 3D positional audio and camera V2.3.3 Calibre has tracking. also added to its aims act as an aggregate HQProto4K scaler–switcher range control for all cameras with thesuite HQPro1000, which on production and will architecture allow users for features a modular the possibility to link between ‘optimum upgradability, seamless modules switching and and quickly supportset for up multiple scenes with the sources and and subjects layers’. Scaling is appropriate cameras, locations provided by HQUltra technology and automation presets. supporting 4K50/60 4:4:4InRGB addition, formats. PTZ positional presets provide users with the ability to www.calibreuk.com position and save non-tracked cameras with an infinite amount of camera presets that will point and zoom the PTZs in any desired position.

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AN RGB laser projection solution featuring TruLife electronics has been launched by Christie. The Mirage SST features an ultracompact, fibre-coupled projection MGES-7000for head and is best-suited demanding applications such as theme park attractions, dome theatres and planetariums.

Weighing 50kg, the Mirage SST projection head enables installation where there are significant space constraints.

The Mirage SST delivers 4K resolution at 120fps or, with MGW Ace IP decoder

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

according to the manufacturer.

The solution reportedly achieves greater than 90% of the Rec. 2020 colour space and 5,000:1 on/off contract with ultra-high contrast lenses.

The Christie Mirage SST can be available as an card. installed in openGear single or multiThe decoder the latest projectorsupports configurations HEVC/H.265 and legacywith H.264/ and is compatible AVC Christie compression standards, Mystique Install, is 4K ready withaims dual to 12G-SDI outputs, which simplifiy andthe provides 10-bit HEVC design,4:2:2 installation andand H.264 decoding of from IP or maintenance multiDVB-ASI. Toarrays, supportand contribution projector Christie orGuardian, any multichannel applications, which offers the 2U openGear chassis automated, invisible, real-time can image host upcorrection to 10 decoders blended even offersisa playing. redundant power whenand content supply. www.christiedigital.com www.vitec.com

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New addition to gx range DISGUISE HAS launched the gx range flagship server. The gx 2c features 10-bit and HDR support and gives users ‘the opportunity to build environments with more particles, effects and richer scenes, at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates’. The manufacturer has maximised GPU and memory as the result of user requests for greater realtime content performance. ‘As one of our most popular server ranges, the gx 2c was born out of the innovation of our in-house teams designing and creating bespoke server packages for some of the world’s most well-known artists including U2 and Justin Timberlake,’ said Fernando Küfer, CEO at disguise.

The gx 2c can capture 8x 3G-SDI inputs to reportedly unlock new workflows for broadcast and live events, where users will be able to use more live feeds than before. The video inputs permit the capture of 2x 2160p60 (2x 4K@60), four times the capability of its predecessor, the gx 2. The inputs have the same low

Blackmagic meets its deadlines

BLACKMAGIC DESIGN has announced the release of DaVinci Resolve 16, an update that adds a new cut page for technicians that need to work quickly and are on tight deadlines.

The cut page lets users import, edit, trim, add transitions and titles, automatically match colour and mix audio. The regular edit page is still available so customers can switch between edit and cut pages to change editing style in the middle of a job.

Blackmagic describes the cut page as challenging the traditional way of working with familiar concepts such as source tape mode and an A/B trim tool.

According to the manufacturer, ‘the cut page isn’t about simplification, it’s about removing the things customers don’t need and building powerful, professional tools that help customers work more quickly.

And, sometimes, it means borrowing the things that were great about the past and bringing them into the future.’

When users click on the source tape button, all of the clips in their bin appear in the viewer as a single long ‘tape’. This reportedly makes it easy to scrub through all of the

shots, find the parts they want and quickly edit them to the timeline.

The new cut page also features a dual timeline so users never have to zoom in or out. The upper timeline shows customers the entire programme, while the lower timeline shows them the current work area.

Both timelines are fully functional so that clips can be moved and trimmed in whichever timeline is convenient. If users want to move a clip all the way to the end of a programme, they can pick it up from the lower timeline and drag it to the end of the upper timeline to move it down the edit.

DaVinci Resolve 16 features improvements to existing ResolveFX, along with several new plug-ins for adding vignettes, drop shadows, removing objects, adding analogue noise and damage, chromatic aberration and stylising video. The scanline, beauty, face refinement, blanking fill, warper, dead pixel fixer and colourspace transformation plug-ins have also been updated.

The public beta is available for download on the Blackmagic Design website. www.blackmagicdesign.com

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latency as existing pro and gx range machines.

The gx 2c also has double the amount of media storage with a 4TB NVMe drive fitted. The increased storage, combined with more capture capabilities and rendering power, will reportedly help live events creatives to grow and expand their

vision even further. It also features disguise’s VFC technology, which allows users to output HDMI, SDI, DVI or DisplayPort without changing the system, as well as mix signal formats and resolution types in the same project. The server features two VFC slots and ships with the manufacturer’s HDMI 2.0 VFC cards.

Like all gx range servers, the gx 2c will come with an integrated two-year Notch playback licence. With a reported increase of almost 50% on Notchmark performance, disguise believes the gx 2c provides a large step up in terms of capabilities and performance levels.

Manufactured to scale and fit in as part of a bigger media server system, the gx 2c enables creatives to go beyond the power of a single server solution and into distributed systems, with many servers working as one. Although designed for generative content, the gx 2c features the disguise production suite, built-in pro audio and two 10G network ports. www.disguise.one

Picturall gets smaller ANALOG WAY is shipping new compact versions of its Picturall Quad and Picturall Twin media servers. Providing the same playback performance in a 2U chassis, the Picturall Quad Compact and Twin Compact models incorporate version 2.7 software. Among its feature set, v2.7 adds support for the HAP video codec family, while introducing the AWX proprietary

video codec that offers optimised playback for very high resolution and bit rate content for multiscreen and large-scale LED wall applications.

Incorporating four 4K at 60Hz 10-bit outputs for playback of up to 12 layers of full HD or three layers of 4K at 60Hz video with the new AWX codec, the Quad Compact 4K media server is designed for large-scale events

and applications. For mediumsized events, the Twin Compact is a more cost-effective 4K media server with two 4K at 60Hz 10-bit outputs delivering a playback performance of up to eight layers of full HD or two layers of 4K at 60Hz video with the new AWX codec.

Both compact models offer up to four optional inputs (HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI or DVI) in addition to a two-channel audio interface with balanced XLR outputs. Sharing the same core features as their larger Picturall media servers, the compact versions operate on the same Linux-based software engine with the same control solutions. www.analogway.com

Avonic offers IP support EVENT CAPTURE and recording company Avonic has unveiled its CM40-IP PTZ and CON300-IP serial- and IP-based controller for PTZ cameras. As well as dual concurrent H.264/H.265 IP very low-latency streaming, the CM40-IP features a 20x zoom and supports 3G-SDI, HDMI and USB 2.0 outputs. Its Panasonic CMOS sensor delivers a high signal-to-noise ratio and the camera is reportedly capable of a broad range of output formats up to 1080p60. The CM40-IP is suited to conference/collaboration facilities and huddle rooms, and is compatible with Skype for Business. Controllable via RS485 and RS232, the camera supports PoE using industry-standard PoE

switches. A single cable provides connectivity, control and power. A ‘privacy’ mode is provided where the camera automatically turns ‘backwards’ when not in use to provide reassurance that the camera is not recording.

The CON300-IP is a development of the manufacturer’s CM300 controller.

It suppor ts legacy cameras using RS485 and RS232 inter faces well as Avonic’s range of IPbased cameras, including the CM40-IP PTZ camera. Up to 50 cameras can be controlled by the CON300-IP via a serial inter face, and over 250 via IP. Nine presets are available for each camera, while a joystick provides 3D pan/tilt/zoom functionality. The

CM40-IP user has direct control of iris, brightness and colour correction, and the CM300-IP suppor ts both auto and manual focus as well as PTZ speed control. The unit features five RS232/485 serial RJ45-style connectors and RS485 on a Phoenix connector. A LAN RJ45 connection is also provided. www.avonic.eu

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The sculptor of light AYRTON HAS created a wash luminaire that can sculpt light and add a high-transmission diffusion filter to the zoom lens group to erase the edge of the beam without changing its angle. Levante is a miniaturised version of the Bora wash light and matches the dimensions of the manufacturer’s Mistral spot luminaire. A variable linear frost system allows the user to adjust the desired diffusion level ‘with precision’.

Two Levante luminaires has been released Levante weighs just under 20kg and has a light output greater than 20,000 lumens. Features include a barndoor module allowing shutters to be positioned across 100% of the surface area, a CMY colour mixing system, a variable CTO and a wheel with seven complementary colours. In addition, a 15-blade iris diaphragm and a wheel with seven indexable rotating gobos are supplied as standard. Levante-S has been designed for stage applications with an ultra-high output monochromatic 6,500K LED light source, while Levante-TC is geared for applications that require perfect colour rendition, using a monochromatic 5,700K light source with a native CRI

greater than 90 and high TM30 readings.

Perseo-S and Huracán-X have also made their debut. Perseo-S is Ayrton’s first compact, multifunction, IP65-rated fixture developed for outdoor use and is described by the company as a waterproof version of the Ghibli luminaire. It has a 27,000-lumen output from a 500W source, calibrated at 8,000K, and weighs less than 40kg. Features include a 7–56° zoom range, 100% framing shutters, a phase-change liquid cooling system fitted with four submersible fans located outside the enclosure and a waterresistant menu navigation system.

Huracán-X is the 1,000W big sister of Khamsin and comes in a similarly compact housing but with a 50,000-lumen output, and is suited to large-scale venues.

It has a colour temperature of 6,500K and a triple variable colour temperature corrector to allow adjustment from 2,700K to 10,000K. It has been designed to deliver a uniform flat beam with no hot spot and comes with a 10:1 zoom ratio and a 6.2–62° zoom range. www.ayrton.eu

Hurácan-X

Chauvet adds to Maverick series CHAUVET HAS added to its Maverick series. Both the Maverick MK3 Profile and MK3 Spot feature an output of more than 51,000 source lumens.

The LED optics include CMY and CTO colour mixing, a 9:1 zoom ratio and an adjustable CRI from 73 to 93. Both lights include an animation wheel, two independent and overlapping prisms and two frost options (superlight and medium). The MK3 Profile incorporates a four-blade shutter frame system with a full blackout, 120° rotation and two gobo wheels (one rotating, one static).

Maverick MK3 Profile

Maverick Storm 1 Wash

and can be controlled via DMX, W-DMX, sACN and Art-Net. The Rogue R1 FX-B is said to have an infinite rotation of both pan and tilt from its five individually controlled heads, powered by five pixel-mappable 15W RGBW LEDs. Other features include 16-bit dimming of the master dimmer; built-in colour and tilt macros; continuous movement of pan and tilt functions; and a 7° beam angle and 11° field angle.

Chauvet has also expanded its COLORado range with the COLORado Solo Batten, which projects a single homogenised wash with smooth colour mixing, giving it the appearance

of a bright single bar of light without round ‘eyes’ or pixels.

It is engineered with 12 square sections that can be controlled individually but appear together without separation and create a variety of colour control and pixelmapping effects.

Lastly, COLORado Solo Batten 4 is an RGBAW four-cell LED batten with end-to-end colour mixing. It has four homogenised, individually controlled square sections that reportedly project smooth colour mixing without separation or dimmed lens corners. The fixture is rated IP65 and can be used as a wash or for pixel-mapping effects.

COLORado Solo Batten The MK3 Spot comes with three gobo wheels (two rotating, one static).

In terms of weight and dimensions, Chauvet reports that the products are ‘lighter and more compact than any luminaire with a comparable output’. Both fixtures have a 6–54° zoom angle.

The Maverick Storm 1 Wash has become the first IP65-rated RGBW Osram LED moving head to join the Maverick series.

Featuring a compact and rugged die-cast aluminium housing built with marine-grade stainless steel screws, it has an output of over 6,000 lumens and offers pixelmapping effects and a virtual gobo wheel. The RDM-enabled unit features 16-bit dimming

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Martin adds to Mac family THE MARTIN Mac Allure family of LED moving head fixtures has been strengthened with the addition of the Mac Allure Wash PC. The washlight variant of the Mac Allure Profile features an RGBW light engine with a seven-segmented beam control.

With instant colour control and pixelated beam, the Mac Allure Wash PC is said to enable dynamic diffused projection and mid-air effects, and reportedly is the first washlight to include integrated, on-board P3 control that works in addition to industrystandards such as DMX, Art-Net and sACN. Designed to be safe

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with LED drivers that run the light engine at high and precise refresh rates, the compact 17.6kg design promotes use in smaller spaces, reducing concerns about truss loading constraints.

Martin has also expanded its Creative LED VDO product line with the VDO Atomic Dot fixtures. The lighting and video fixtures feature control via P3,

VDO Atomic Dot DMX, Art-Net or sACN to eliminate the need for additional interface boxes, and have been designed to produce a ‘punchy’ white light in

two colour temperature variants: CLD and WRM. A video-controlled Aura backlight and a bright strobe/ blinder have been combined in one fixture to give users the ability to deploy VDO Atomic Dots in large quantities. The fixtures also include an integrated power supply for daisy-chaining several VDO Atomic Dots together. A narrow beam can be turned into a wider beam/blind by adding a diffuser/ lens. An integrated front accessory holder allows users to change beam angle or add barndoors as needed. www.martin.com

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PR Lighting in the frame THE XR 1700 Framing is PR Lighting’s latest framing fixture based on the Osram Lok-it 1700/PS shor t-arc metal halide lamp. With a power consumption of 2,000W at 220V, the fixture includes double shutter blades (0.3–25fps), has a head movement of 540° pan and 270° tilt, and a light angle of 5–55°. The dimmer is 0–100% linearly adjustable and the iris has 5–100% linear adjustment with macros. The light also has a 0–100% linear CTO system and DMX linear focusing. Two six-facet prisms (one circular, one linear) provide bidirectional

rotation with variable speeds.

A double effects wheel also produces bidirectional rotation with variable speeds. Rated IP20 and weighing 52kg, the fixture has two individual frost filters (one light, one heavy) and comes with a DMX512 wireless receiver and an optional DMX512 wireless transmitter.

At the smaller end of the spectrum is Venom, a 29.38kg fixture with a 420W cool white LED and an input voltage of 100–240V AC (50/60Hz). It has a power consumption of 650W and a high-speed LED shutter/ strobe effect with variable speed.

XR 1700 Framing

With a light angle of 3–50° and a head movement of 540° pan and 270° tilt, the IP20-rated LED has a three-facet rotating prism with variable speed and direction, a frost filter and a linear motorised iris.

The final new fixture from PR Lighting is the Tango Spot, equipped with an Atria 620W white LED. An input voltage of 100–240V AC (50/60Hz) and a power consumption of 800W at 230V combine with an electronic strobe (0.3–25fps) and a linear dimmer from 0–100%. The LED comes with two prisms: one four-facet prism and one

six-facet array prism that are both bidirectional at variable speeds and incorporate an index function. The double layers effects wheel has independent bidirectional rotation at variable speeds and the iris has a 5–100% linear adjustment with macros. Rated IP65 and weighing 37.2kg, the Tango Spot has a DMX linear focus, a DMX linear zoom and an 8–56° light angle with 16-bit adjustment. It comes with a DMX512 wireless receiver and an optional DMX512 wireless transmitter. www.pr-lighting.com

Lighting to the max THE IP65-RATED Proteus Maximus from Elation is a 50,000-lumen wash/beam and profile LED luminaire with a 950W, 6,500K LED engine and a 180mm front lens. Suitable for outdoor applications, the light is said to provide ‘bright and powerful beams, quiet operation and precise gobos and colours’. The package comes with six rotating and seven fixed glass gobos, a full animation wheel, dual prisms, dual frost and a high-speed iris.

The indexable framing system reportedly provides full blackout shutter cuts for accurate beam shape control, while the fast zoom ranges from 5.5–55°.

Elation has also added three new Fuze fixtures to its catalogue.

Fuze Spot, Fuze Profile and Fuze Profile CW are LED moving heads. Fuze Spot and Fuze Profile house a 92 CRI engine that uses a five-colour homogenised LED array of red, green, blue, mint and amber sources. The

LEDs deliver over 9,000 lumens and incorporate virtual colour temperature, magenta/green adjustment plus colour gel emulation. Described as compact, quiet and lightweight, both fixtures house a 7–46° zoom, dual gobo wheels, an animation wheel,

all have IP65 protection and use 15W RGBW cells – 9, 24 and 50, respectively. The lights can be used from either a floor or truss position and incorporate individual cell control and strobe.

Finally, the Dylos pixel compressor is based on a full 3D environment and DirectX graphics processing. The first preview

of the engine allows users to examine how Obsidian envisions the integration of fixture, media and pixel control into the Onyx platform. According to Elation, Dylos will reshape how fixtures are controlled and operated with the Onyx platform. www.elationlighting.com

Fuze Profile CW

Proteus Maximus

frost, prism and iris. The Fuze Profile CW has a 91 CRI 380W LED engine and an output reportedly exceeding 12,000 lumens. It also has a 7–46° zoom alongside a rotating gobo wheel of breakups, two colour wheels featuring solid colours and correction features, and an iris.

The Paladin series also has new members. Paladin Cube, Paladin Brick and Paladin Panel

Paladin Panel, Brick and Cube

GLP goes linear FOLLOWING IN the footsteps of its X4 Bar series, GLP has introduced the FR10 Bar, a linear format fixture with a new optical system.

Featuring a larger size output aperture that can also be found in the impression FR1, the FR10 Bar contains 10 sources, each with a high output 60W RGBW LED that colour matches all the products in the manufacturer’s X4 and FR series of fixtures. It also includes individual colour control, a series of built-in colour macros and a large selection of industry-standard colour filters.

The fixture has a 10:1 ratio zoom range of 3.5–35° but GLP

believes that what separates the FR10 from any other product on the market is the ability to control each of the zoom lenses

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individually. At its narrowest angles, the FR10 Bar reportedly produces clean, seamless, flat sheets of light along with arrays of

pinpoint beams of light. At wider angles, the FR10 Bar can wash areas and sur faces of stages, walls and cycloramas.

The FR10 Bar uses the same construction as the X4 Bar 20 along with the same rigging and interlocking systems. It also features 16-bit movement through a tilt range of 210°, while power and data connectors are housed within the base of each unit for daisy-chaining of multiple fixtures. The light can be rigged in any orientation and has built-in rubber feet for floor-mounting. It also comes with Neutrik True1 connectors and five-pin XLR connectors to support DMX and RDM protocols. www.glp.de

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Powered by laser CLAYPAKY HAS unveiled its first beam effect powered by laser. The Xtylos is a compact beam moving light that makes use of a patentpending, tailor-made laser source.

It features an RGB additive colour mixing, where coloured light beams are said to be as bright as a white light beam. The beam aperture is less than 2° and can be decreased further to 0.5°. Features include two gobo wheels – with seven

Xtylos

the Axcor Profile 600. The Axcor Wash 600 fits a four-blade framing system and is available with PC (standard), Fresnel or clear lenses.

The three types are interchangeable and can be purchased separately.

With a CRI of at least 90, the Axcor Wash 600 has a 55° wide beam angle and comes with CMY colour mixing, a linear CTO and two overlapping colour wheels with five colours each.

Also new is the Mini-B, the smallest LED beam light ever made by Claypaky. Weighing 7kg

CloudIO and measuring 34cm, the Mini-B’s light source is based on 40W Osram RGBW LEDs and its central LED may be controlled separately from the external ring of LEDs. It features a wide zoom ranging from 4–55° and comes with more than 50 pre-installed effects/ colour macros, 2,500–8,000K

colour temperature control, a 16-bit dimmer with four curves, an electric strobe at 25fps and Ethernet access.

Finally, CloudIO is a patentpending IoT device that provides technicians with complete diagnostics for Claypaky fixtures.

When the lights run checks

after use, the unit collects data on hours of lamp life of each fixture, the conditions of various components in the units and updates firmware by connecting to the cloud. CloudIO is equipped with a retrofit system, which allows it to be fitted to most of Claypaky’s lights. It has a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen and two in/out passthrough DMX connections so users can interface and communicate with up to 31 lights. www.claypaky.it

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Axcor Wash 600 rotating gobos and 12 fixed gobos (including seven beam diameter reducers) – a wheel with three prisms and a 16-facet prism on a dedicated channel that can be overlapped with the prism wheel.

The Italian manufacturer has also introduced the Axcor Wash 600, described as a versatile light designed to enhance the Axcor LED moving head range and, specifically,

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FEATURES: LIVE SOUND

Banging the drum

Indian drummer Sivamani once again rocked the Harman Live Arena during the recent Palm Expo India show. Caroline Moss meets the man and his FOH engineer WHEN IT COMES TO MICROPHONE ENDORSEES, YOU can’t do much better than sign up Indian drummer and percussionist extraordinaire, Sivamani. He channels the rhythm that courses through his body onto a bewildering array of inanimate objects, which have included water bottles, suitcases, palm leaves, kitchen utensils and metal buckets as well as more orthodox drums, cymbals and gongs – all of which need sensitive miking and mixing during his shows. No two performances are the same, and Sivamani endows each with an unforgettable sense of drama and showmanship. This is aided in no small part by the work of longtime front of house engineer, Nitin Joshi, who harnesses the large array of mics deployed on the rig and adds just enough processing to his mix to create magic out of the resulting cacophony.

‘The main challenge is feedback, because I’m working with 32 mics, all of which are open,’ explains Joshi from backstage at the Harman Live Arena. ‘I can’t mute anything because I don’t know what he’s going to play next. So I have to compensate for everything when I’m mixing a live show. When the PA is closer to the rig, as in smaller venues, that produces a huge challenge as it starts feeding into the rig. If the stage and the PA are a little distant – for example, in a big venue like this – my job becomes easier, and there is no problem, but in smaller venues you can’t push the PA up.’ The intricate job of rigging up the drum kit for every live show falls to another integral member of the team, drum technician Subramanian Krishnan.

Sivamani has come a long way since his rhythm-obsessed childhood in Chennai. His father, S M Anandan, was a percussionist who worked extensively with Tamil film music composer, K V Mahadevan, and Sivamani knew from a very early age that drumming would be his life. Gaining recognition as A R Rahman’s lead percussionist, with whom he continues to work, he’s played with a host of leading Indian composers and musicians, appearing onstage before audiences ranging from world leaders and superstars to his legion of fans in the Indian villages. He’s played around the world, shared the stage

The suitcase is miked with an AKG DMS 700 wireless microphone system

Unorthodox use of a water bottle

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Trust Your Inner Ear

FEATURES: LIVE REVIEW SOUND BUSINESS: SHOW with a multitude of international appeared films, ‘I was in a dilemma on whethertalent, to promote our in own brand released numerous albums in 2019, was distribution,’ awarded India’s of products or the ones we and, represent for Thai fourth-highest civilian award, the PadmaHoward Shri. Chen. confirmed P.Audio and One Systems’ He is alsohe a spiritual man, aside from his regular touring Ultimately, opted for bothand, showcasing P.Audio speaker schedule, Sivamani Acme is oftenLighting, to be found playing temples products alongside an Avid S6Lindigital and ashrams around theamplifiers subcontinent.

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C535‘We amplifiers(goblet as a backdrop to aanother café-style seating reference micmarket for a bucket full of of water, into wanted tocondenser enhance the awareness our installation products,’ explained Amos Jen. ‘We’ve met a good mixture of local and international customers from various sectors, including some new contacts.’

Call and response with the R-Bharat brass band The Bose team

For the Harman Live Arena show, the technology included a Soundcraft Vi3000 36-fader digital console with four Vistonics II touchscreens, supplied by Harman India for FOH. The JBL sound system in the arena comprised of six-perside VTX A8 dual 8-inch line array speakers with six-per-side VTX G28 dual 18-inch subwoofers, all powered by Crown amplifiers. A Vi3000 was also used onstage for monitoring, with both consoles sharing a Vi stagebox with 64 inputs and 32 outputs. Gain sharing between the consoles was handled by a DOGS (Direct Output Gain Stabiliser), while the remote microphone monitoring feature allowed Ethernet controlenabled microphones to be monitored and controlled from the console. RF, mute and battery status are displayed on the channel where the microphone is patched, and the gain control of the microphone receiver can be adjusted from the Howard Chen welcomes visitors to Philips Commercial Displays L–R: Adamson’s Ben Millson meets his console itself. Multitrack recordings of all the live acts was the P.Audio booth presented a number of scenes New Zealand distributor Greer Compston including a shop exhibit from Direct Imports carried out over Dante.

Spontaneity plays a large role in Sivamani’s performances.

For the Palm India appearance, for example, the show L–R: Sivamani with FOH engineer, Nitin Joshi incorporated the R-Bharat brass band led by Rajasthani trumpeter Aamir Bhiyani, who typically performs at which the drummer dips wooden rain shakers. AKG C451 weddings. Despite the practised nature of the call and small-diaphragm condenser mics were used as overhead response that built up between band and drummer, with microphones. the suitcase playing a central role, this was the first time Some of Sivamani’s favourite props include a large water they had appeared on a stage together, having not even bottle, which he often plays as he walks onstage or through rehearsed the set. the audience, plus a rigid suitcase that he wheels out and ‘I’m gigging ever other day; I’m always on the road,’ says sets upon with his flying drumsticks. Both were miked Sivamani. ‘Every time I’m adding something to the rig, so with an AKG DMS 700 wireless microphone system with a Nitin will always get a surprise in every show, especially DPT700 beltpack and an AKG C411 PP lavalier microphone. when we’re travelling.’

The mic was inserted into the bottle with the beltpack BXB’s Ting Wang a beltpack were taped inside A wry smile crosses the face of the sound engineer on outside, while bothpresented the mic and number of conferencing, live hearing this. ‘We meet people who will gift him something to the suitcase. An AKG APS4 antenna power splitter and AKG streaming and AVoIP solutions Total Solutions Marketing represented the ‘L’ from AVL play, such as a local instrument, which adds to the regional SRA2BW active wideband directional antennas ensured Both BoseRF and TOA, on the other hand, opted for a wider bars andhe restaurants. display flavour,’ confirms. Fortunately, ‘Every day isthe a decision differentto day.

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FEATURES: INSTALLATION

Practice makes perfect

Chinese L-Acoustics and DiGiCo distributor, Rightway Audio Consultants, has installed a new rehearsal facility outside the city centre for Beijing’s NCPA. Caroline Moss heads to the suburbs

Taihu Stage Art Centre technician, Rao Ziqing, at the DiGiCo SD7 in the control room AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS THE ‘GIANT EGG’, THE National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is located to the west of Tiananmen Square and the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing. Designed by French architect Paul Andreu, the ellipsoid dome of titanium and glass can accommodate 5,452 people in its three separate venues: an opera house, a theatre and a music hall. Opening in 2007, the NCPA has gone on to stage almost 100 Westernstyle operas, some of which are modified for the Chinese audience, as well as a growing repertoire of original operas and drama productions created by the venue.

‘In the beginning we were staging Western operas but, around 10 years ago, we began to realise that as a high-end theatre, we should be creating our own work,’ explains Xu Qi, set design and construction director, who has been at the NCPA for 21 years, ever since planning commenced for the arts complex back in 1998. ‘We created our own orchestra and a choir and, in 2015, we also established our own opera company composed of resident actors based at the NCPA.’ This ever-growing programme of productions, however, has required more time and space for rehearsals. The NCPA was built with four rehearsal facilities but, with two of them dedicated to orchestral and choir rehearsals, the two remaining spaces didn’t provide enough capacity for opera and drama productions. So the decision was taken to create a dedicated rehearsal theatre for the NCPA further outside the city, with a stage built to the same scale as the venue’s main theatre, a reduced amount of seating and additional smaller rehearsal spaces.

‘Even though we have the rehearsal rooms at the NCPA, productions still need to rehearse on an actual stage,’ says Xu. ‘One production will need the stage for around two weeks, so we weren’t very efficient because we didn’t have a dedicated stage to rehearse productions properly and had to use the main stage of our commercial theatre.’ However, finding the right location that would provide enough space posed a challenge.

‘Real estate around Tiananmen Square is very expensive,’ she continues. ‘For a show, you need stage sets, scenery, costumes and tools. Just one show requires more than 10 containers and we needed to find storage space for these as well as somewhere that would provide enough space to rehearse.’

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Taihu Stage Art Centre’s Xu Qi

The main rehearsal space’s 831-capacity auditorium Inspired by international performance venues such as London’s Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the New National Theatre in Tokyo, all of which have dedicated rehearsal spaces, in 2014 the NCPA started to look further afield to construct its own facilities.

A suitable location was found in the Beijing suburb of Taihu, which has been earmarked as a new centre for the performing arts and entertainment, designated Taihu Performing Arts Town. Due to the space available at close proximity to the capital, the area is attracting investment from the entertainment world, with a Universal Studios theme park currently under construction there.

The dedicated performance space for the NCPA, the Taihu Stage Art Centre, was designed by the Beijing

Architectural Institute, which had worked with Andreu on the original Tiananmen Square venue. The stage at the new venue is a simplified, 1:1 scale version of that at the NCPA. No complex stage machinery has been installed, and the reduced auditorium has just 831 rather than 2,200 seats, with an orchestra pit beneath the front of the stage. Upstairs are three further rehearsal spaces with no audience seating, while outside the building is an open-air, 600-capacity amphitheatre. As Taihu is 28km from central Beijing, it has also been provided with a hotel for overnight accommodation as well as conference facilities. Stage set and costume design is now carried out at the Taihu Stage Art Centre, which also has 400 storage containers for scenery.

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NCPA’s new rehearsal facility, the Taihu Stage Art Centre

An L-Acoustics Kiva II system is concealed behind panels Budgetary constraints when it came to equipping the Taihu Stage Art Centre meant that local manufacturers were chosen to provide lighting and stage machinery, with a large part of the budget going towards a high-quality sound system. The project went out to tender, with several international brands in the running, and Rightway Audio Consultants emerged as the winner with its L-Acoustics solution.

‘We needed to have a first-class sound system because of the opera rehearsals we have here, as well as some orchestral concerts and vocal performances,’ says Taihu Stage Art Centre technician, Rao Ziqing. ‘L-Acoustics is very popular here in China; they are strong in the market so, most importantly, we knew that the service and backup would be good. We knew that L-Acoustics could meet our demands, as did many experts in the field.’

A system of L-Acoustics Kiva II ultra-compact modular line source speakers has been installed, with an L–C–R system of six per cluster concealed behind black panels above and to the sides of the stage. Three SB15m subwoofers are flown each side of the left and right clusters, while four SB18i subs are divided into two groups and installed to the left and right of the centre cluster. A further six Kiva IIs – three per side – are installed along the side walls to provide side-fill. Eight L-Acoustics 12XTi coaxial speakers have been supplied for monitoring, while a portable system of eight X15 HiQ coaxials has also been provided. The entire system is powered by seven LA4X and three LA12X amplified controllers.

Due to space constraints on the stage lip, K-array’s Kobra KK52 column speakers were used for front-fill, deviating from the original design. ‘We had to change it during the installation phase because of the interior décor design, which required something really discreet,’ continues Rao. Sixteen of the 500cm line array system, each containing eight closely spaced 2-inch drivers, have been mounted below the stage lip.

In the control room, a DiGiCo SD7 has been installed for front of house, providing compatibility with the console at the NCPA to facilitate the exchange of show files. The console was supplied by Rightway with two SD-Racks.

Outboard equipment includes six Klark Teknik SQ1G graphic EQs, two Lexicon PCM92 multi-effects units, two dbx 266xs gate/compressors and two dbx AFS2 feedback suppression processors. A Midas Verona 400 can be patched up for use as either a backup or main analogue console, and a 5.1 Focal system has been provided for monitoring in the control room.

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The L-Acoustics K2 system at the outdoor theatre

Storage for NCPA productions

The Taihu Stage Art Centre’s technical team A good selection of microphones has been supplied which can be used in both the indoor and outdoor venues. Eight Sennheiser EM 2050 wireless microphone receivers and SKM 2000 transmitters have been installed, with a total of 16 SK 2000 bodypack transmitters, and can be deployed with a large number of handheld, headset and instrument mics from Sennheiser, DPA, Schoeps, Neumann and Shure.

As stage dimensions are exactly the same as the NCPA, it’s not just the actors, musicians and performers who can get into the right place onstage; microphones, stageboxes and all other equipment can be positioned exactly as it will be during the public performances, and all settings can be transferred seamlessly from the DiGiCo consoles at Taihu to those in Beijing.

Although the centre’s main purpose is to serve the NCPA, occasional non-profit shows are held for the local community, who are also sometimes invited to come and

watch shows being rehearsed. A popular piano show that’s staged at the NCPA is also live streamed into the Taihu Stage Art Centre’s main venue from time to time.

The 600-capacity outdoor theatre has been installed with an L-Acoustics K2 WST line source system, consisting of a main L–R hang of 12 per side, with four K1-SB flyable subwoofers suspended behind each hang. Eight SB28 subwoofers are also being used at the outdoor venue, with six Kara cabinets for left and right down-fill, and eight X12 portable monitors. This entire system is powered by two LA4X and 13 LA8 amplified controllers, and a DiGiCo SD10 console with SD-Rack can be set up at FOH when required.

The outdoor theatre is also installed with a giant LED screen allowing films to be shown, including per formances that have been filmed inside the rehearsal theatre. It can also be used to host classical concer ts and to stage drama and dance per formances. This theatre opened in September 2018 as one of the stages for Taihu Music Week, which marked the official opening of Taihu Per forming Ar ts Town. This included a per formance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the NCPA Drama Ensemble and appearances by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, China Radio and Film Symphony Orchestra and China NCPA Orchestra as well as screenings of opera films.

Beyond the outdoor theatre, there is ample storage space for the ongoing collection of stage sets, costumes and props amassed by the NCPA, as well as workshops where productions can be designed.

Rehearsals sometimes begin in one of the smaller rooms upstairs before graduating into the main space. A strict booking schedule maximises the efficiency of the entire complex, with most rehearsal periods lasting for several weeks, and at least one new production from the NCPA arriving to rehearse each month.

The NCPA has demonstrated great foresight and confidence in building the Taihu Stage Ar t Centre and, in doing so, has guaranteed increasing creative and commercial possibilities into the future. ‘A good production needs time to be polished,’ says Xu. ‘Now we have more time to do this properly, and so the process is much more efficient than before.’ www.chncpa.org www.digico.biz www.l-acoustics.com www.racpro.net

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Pavement to penthouse

Achieving even audio dispersion across multiple zones and different levels can pose a tricky proposition for systems integrators. Richard Lawn explores how it was done at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok LOCATED ON THE MAIN SUKHUMVIT ROAD, THE Hyatt Regency Bangkok is so proud of its latest AV technology that it gets star billing alongside the Market Café, swimming pool and free wireless internet. Multiple systems were integrated

by Vichai Trading 1983 over an 18-month period, during which the company pitched in among the interior designers, hotel owner and general contractor amid dust, congestion and onsite obstacles.

‘General construction works were quite badly delayed, but we gained access to the lower-level rooms first before making our way up through the hotel,’ explains Vichai Trading sales manager, Patiyuth Gludnim.

From the lobby lounge featuring a U-shaped bar to Level 4 with its all-day dining, the hotel’s public spaces are interconnected to facilitate guest communications. As a result of this design concept, audio zoning has been sensitively applied to minimise cross-zone spillage. The stage is set on the ground floor where the reception lobby, lounge and bar area are served by a relatively simple BGM/announcement system. The hotel’s eight BGM channels originate from a Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 server outfitted with two four-in/four-out MAYA44 XTe audio interfaces, which are fed to a standalone QSC Q-Sys Core 110f processor.

Operating over a standard Layer 3 protocol, the Core 110f provides seamless networking integration via the Q-LAN AES67 network to loudspeaker outputs via a Cisco switch.

Powered by QSC CX204V amplifiers, the ceiling speaker solution combines Bose FreeSpace 3 Series II satellites and bass modules with Tannoy CVS 4 and CVS 6 models. For ease of use, two wall-mounted Q-Sys TSC-47W-G2 4.7-inch touchscreens connected to Cisco SG300 and SG10 Gigabit PoE network switches provide source selection and volume control for authorised duty managers. Digital signage is sourced from BrightSign HD223 I/O players.

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Daytime BGM at Spectrum via Tannoy AMS 8CDs

Having established base camp, Vichai Trading progressed to Level 4 and the Market Café restaurant. Ambience is set from the 3-inch Q-Sys TSC-3 touchscreen with Tannoy AMS 8DC, CVS 4 and CMS 603 ceiling speakers providing the backdrop for the Thai cuisine.

Bangkok based creative design firm OBA handled interior design for the 1,359m2 function spaces that dominate Level 5.

The centrepiece is a pillarless ballroom that can accommodate up to 850 guests or be divided into four separate venues.

Drawing natural daylight through floor-to-ceiling glass panelling, two function rooms can be partitioned into four breakout rooms. The flexible event space can be quickly adapted from a boardroom setting for 24 people to a cocktail reception for 140 guests in the combined suites.

Vichai Trading worked closely with CCW Consultants on the hotel installations. ‘We really enjoy working with [CCW technical director] Eric Wong on his projects,’ adds Vichai Trading project manager, Boonma Prathaphan. ‘CCW is very thorough yet quite traditional. Here, they provided room functionality without compromising the interior design. The Q-LAN networked audio-over-IP and SVSI video signal paths adopt separate Cisco switches to secure distribution over the Cat-6a infrastructure.’

Video resolution up to 4K60 4:4:4 is enabled by AMX NMXENC-N1122 encoders and decoders that provide output scaling, serial, balanced audio and HDMI video connection in any size and configuration. The audio-over-IP matrix solution has been created with the addition of NMX-ATC-N4321 audio transceivers sending and receiving two-channel balanced or unbalanced audio via Cisco S300 switches. The balanced audio inputs convert to IP packets that are then switched and routed to their outputs, where they are decoded to the analogue domain.

Having adopted the simplified SVSI, the IT infrastructure bypasses the requirement for a standard matrix. Discreetly

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The L5 divisible ballrooms comprise Da-Lite motorised screens

Q-Sys touchscreen audio control is provided throughout the hotel

Each divisible ballroom is equipped with Allen & Heath analogue ZED mixers

The largest L5 ballroom is equipped with a Panasonic PT-RW930 projector and Da-Lite 385-inch motorised screen

Spectrum’s night mode switches to an L–R Renkus-Heinz IC-L and ICL-X column system installed within the multiple ballroom floor panels, VGA and HDMI inputs in addition to Panasonic AW-HE40 PTZ cameras connect to the Cat-6a network via the RJ45 and N1122 encoders. The multiple inputs are routed directly to the Panasonic PT-RW730 BA and PT-RW930 BA projectors.

Digital signage in the pre-function area comes in the form of LG 49-inch displays and Samsung 22-inch monitors fed by BrightSign HD223 players.

‘Wong favoured motorised screens, so we have adopted the Da-Lite 247- and 385-inch tension models for the three divisible rooms,’ says Boonma. ‘A lot of flexibility has been built into this design; any input within the hotel on the IP network can be played on any output via the Cisco switches. If a traditional matrix switcher fails, the network is down, but this won’t happen at the Hyatt Regency as switches can simply be replaced. In addition to built-in redundancy, the video-over-IP network is future-proofed.’

Similarly, Cisco S300 switches and AMX NMX-ATC-N4321 encoders route the audio inputs from the floor panels, BGM server and other sources to three QSC Core 110f processors via the Q-LAN audio-over-IP network for the three rooms. The processed audio signals are then fed to the QSC CX502 amplifiers and the Tannoy CMS 803DC and CMS 801BM ceiling speaker system. For events requiring higher SPLs, loudspeakers can be patched into the audio inputs and mixed on Allen & Heath ZED-3624 and -2824 analogue consoles. As in the floors below, touchscreen control is provided by Q-Sys TSC-3 3-inch touchscreens. The pre-function area is equipped with 24 Tannoy CVS 4 ceiling speakers powered by a single QSC CX204V amplifier.

The adjacent meeting rooms employ the same SVSI and Q-LAN networks in their AV solutions. An LG 86-inch HD main display in the lower 3m-high room is discreetly concealed behind sliding panels, while a 3.5m-high room is equipped with a Panasonic PT-EW550 projector incorporating an ET-ELW30 lens and a 180-inch Da-Lite motorised screen. VGA and HDMI devices can be connected to floor patch panels and Cisco SG300 switches and AMX NMX-ENC-N1122 encoders. Audio inputs are fed through the Q-Sys Core 110f processors to the QSC CX254

amplifiers and Tannoy CMS 603DC 6-inch ceiling speakers.

Collaborative meetings are further enhanced by wireless device connectivity in the form of Kramer Via Go technology.

Having completed Level 5, the installation team progressed to the pool and gym one level up. The outdoor pool daisy-chains 13 IP66-rated SoundTube XT850 8-inch speakers for BGM, while the gym’s 100V line system incorporates Tannoy ceiling speakers including CVS 4, CMS 603DC and CMS 801BM models. With guest rooms occupying the next 20 levels, the installation team fast-tracked to the 27th-level Regency Club lounge, small boardroom and kitchen offering vertigo-inducing views of the city through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Once again, outdoor and indoor 100V line BGM comes from SoundTube and Tannoy speaker systems powered by QSC CX204V amplifiers connected to a Q-Sys Core 110f processor controlled from a wall-mounted Q-Sys TSC-3 touchscreen.

The meeting rooms discreetly conceal the 86-inch LED displays behind sliding covers Like all other discerning Bangkok properties, the Hyatt Regency boasts a rooftop lounge and bar. Designed by Japanese interior design company Super Potato, the most recent addition to the cityscape differentiates itself in a number of ways. The dual-level Spectrum is transformed from an event venue during the day to a tapas bar once the sun sinks over the Thai capital. Up to 49 guests can be invited to take a direct elevator from street level to this highly exclusive nightspot. The two-level rooftop bar incorporates an upper whisky lounge plus a dedicated DJ booth accessed at mid-level by a spiral staircase.

Naturally, such a unique ambience required a bespoke AV signature. Measuring 5.76m x 4.48m, a Leyard LED P5 1152x1024 pixels videowall fills the void between the 29th and 31st levels adjacent to the DJ booth, with VGA, SDI, DVI and HDMI inputs routed to a Novastar VX4S LED display controller.

Incorporated front-end processing negates the need for an external scaler, and supports a resolution up to 1920x1200.

Stereo HDMI inputs from the video system, DJ booth and three remote audio input panels are routed to the Biamp TesiraForté DAN AI processor equipped with a LAN-Dante card.

The Cat-6a infrastructure provides Dante network control from the 12-in/eight-out TesiraForté unit via the Cisco SG350 switch.

Day and night audio systems ensure that patrons seated in the booths are soothed by BGM emitting from the Tannoy AMS 8DC speakers powered by a QSC CX404 amplifier.

By night, the DJ draws upon the power of a discreet L–R Renkus-Heinz ICLive X column speaker solution comprising a single ICL-XL and dual ICL-X modules. Making their APAC debut, the IP56-rated arrays incorporate six ¾-inch tweeters as an Acoustic Source Multiplier waveguide mounted in front of dual 8-inch woofers. The arrangement delivers a symmetrical array of both high and low frequencies along the entire length of the array. Dedicated DSP channels are assigned to the eight amplifier channels providing fully steerable coverage down to 1.5kHz, while the dual woofer arrangement maintains significant pattern control down to the lower frequencies.

The whisky lounge on the outdoor 29th level is furnished with Tannoy VX 12HP cabinets and a VSX 12.2BP subwoofer powered by QSC RMX4050a amplifiers.

‘Keeping the neighbours happy in adjacent multi-storey properties was a major consideration,’ comments product engineer, Dexter Balite. ‘By controlling the directivity of the horizontal and vertical beams, we have managed to ensure the SPLs are contained.’

While the ICL-X modules can operate down to 80Hz (±3dB), the DJ system required added low-frequency extension and this has been provided with the addition of four Renkus-Heinz VAX15Si WR 15-inch subwoofers. Mindful of the hotel guests further below, these cabinets have been installed under the flooring on springs to isolate them from vibration. The two subwoofers located closest to the outer wall are tuned to operate within a 60–100Hz range, while the two inner ones extend down to 35Hz, where their effects cannot be felt beyond the property. A single Lab.gruppen D 120:4L four-channel amplifier integrating Lake DSP and Dante networking powers all four subwoofers.

Having reached the summit, it was mission complete for Vichai Trading. However, the team was faced with one final challenge once the 31st-level Tannoy AMS 8DC cabinets had been terminated and commissioned – whether to choose a 12-year-old single malt or a Japanese blend. www.ccw.com.sg www.hyatt.com www.vichai1983.co.th

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City slicker

EZPro’s Wu Ziqiang

Caroline Moss visits Shanghai City Theatre in the southwest of the city, which has undergone an audio, lighting and stage equipment upgrade THE SHANGHAI CITY THEATRE, WHICH OPENED IN 2009, is an important venue in this part of the city. The state-of-theart, government-owned theatre hosts a wide variety of Chinese music, opera, drama and children’s productions, in addition to welcoming a number of international choral, orchestral and classical performers. Offering a capacity of just over 1,000 – 311 in the balcony and 726 in the stalls – the theatre hosts around 300 performances per year, 200 of which are commercial shows and around 100 that are student, corporate and community events serving the local area. The theatre has some sort of show going on almost every day, most of which have both a matinee and an evening performance, and no show runs for more than 10 days.

The busy theatre decided it was time to upgrade its system after feedback from audience members, who felt that the sound appeared to be originating from high up in the auditorium. So a careful evaluation of the theatre and its requirements was carried out to find a system that would provide a more even coverage.

The theatre turned to Chinese distributor, EZPro, which has provided it with an EAW system that was judged the best to meet its criteria. The project, which included supply and installation, was handled by Wu Ziqiang, manager of EZPro’s technical department in Shanghai, and he and his team used Smaart software to predict and tune the system.

EZPro designed and provided an L–C–R system consisting of two EAW QX594i three-way trapezoidal loudspeakers per side, with two in the centre. This is supplemented by two SB1001 large-format, dual 18-inch subwoofers per side and four JF26 two-way enclosures for down-fill.

A front-fill system of six EAW UB12 two-way, full-range compact speakers has been installed along the front of the stage, with six further UB12s providing a fill system for the orchestra pit. Balcony-fill is handled by four VFR89i two-way, full-range speakers, while a surround sound system of 16 compact VR262s installed around the auditorium is used for special effects during productions.

Four EAW VFR129i two-way enclosures provide a permanent stage monitoring solution, while a portable system of four MW12 wedges has also been supplied. The system is powered

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Shanghai City Theatre’s technical manager, Song Ai Guo, with the FOH Allen & Heath dLive S5000

An L–C–R EAW QX594i system forms the theatre’s main audio setup

by a combination of Powersoft Quattrocanali 2404 and 4804 amplifiers, which were chosen for their Dante compatibilities as well as DSP functionality.

‘We paid a lot of attention to choosing the models of speaker because we were renovating an existing venue,’ says Wu. ‘As the main system is point source, we had to ensure that when the sound hits the balcony, any reflections are avoided. When we designed the system, we made sure that it could cover 80% of the seats, including the balcony. Although the EAW QX594i is point source, features of this model are its high output, fidelity and broadband pattern control, which help to avoid interference when the frequencies merge together. We chose a point source system as it offers a high resolution, which we felt was better than a line array system for the types of performance this theatre specialises in. It’s an important venue for this part of the city, and so many different types of performances will come here.’

For front of house, EZPro has supplied an Allen & Heath dLive S5000 with DM48 MixRack and two DX32 expanders, which the theatre credits with providing them with much more flexibility than before the upgrade. ‘Previously, we had 36 channels and there was a patchbay onstage,’ says Song Ai Guo, technical manager of the theatre. ‘Now, we have an 80-channel console and a stagebox.’ These are connected

via two Ethernet cables running Allen & Heath’s GigaACE protocol.

The theatre has also received a Shure QLX-D wireless microphone system with QLXD1 transmitters and QLXD4 receivers, which can be used with handheld or lavalier mics.

The backup system is an Allen & Heath dLive C3500 with CDM48 MixRack and DX32 expander, which feeds an analogue signal to the amplifiers. ‘This is an important venue and analogue is very stable, so we decided to have both digital and analogue available,’ says Song. ‘This has greatly simplified things for the technical team.’

Lighting was provided by a local company, the Shanghai Stage Research Institute, with 50 lighting rigs installed with profile lights and moving heads, although some productions choose to bring their own fixtures.

The new system is settling into the theatre’s packed schedule nicely. ‘Now that EZPro has installed the new system, the coverage is more even and rich, and there are more layers to it,’ says Song. ‘I’m very happy with the sound. Before, we were using an analogue system with lots of connectors onstage, and these started to create noise, but now it’s all digital, and the whole system is clear and pure, with no noise.’ www.ezprointl.com

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Community spirit

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When your local venue is due to host a major community celebration, you know you’d better get the acoustics right. Caroline Moss visits Auroville’s revamped auditorium AUROVILLE, AN EXPERIMENTAL COMMUNITY SET UP IN 1968 near Pondicherry in south India to allow people of all nations, creeds and politics to live together in unity, turned 50 in 2018. In preparation, local company Sound Wizard set to work revamping the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium to host the golden jubilee celebrations, which would be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Auroville was conceived by Frenchwoman Mirra Alfassa, who came to Pondicherry in the 1920s. With a current population of around 3,000 composed of 60 nationalities, the community functions under the umbrella of the Auroville Foundation through an act of Indian Parliament. The auditorium, also known by its Sanskrit name of Bharat Nivas, is one of the oldest buildings in the community, forming part of the Pavilion of India located in Auroville’s International Zone.

‘When I arrived 25 years ago, the auditorium was OK visually but not in terms of acoustics and equipment,’ remembers Sound Wizard director, Didier Weiss, a former studio owner and sound engineer from Paris who moved to Auroville in 1994 and built up an acoustic design company within the community.

Bharat Nivas was designed in the 1970s by an Indian architect who, like many others at that time, was heavily influenced by Le Corbusier, the Swiss–French modernist architect known on the subcontinent for his 1950s’ master plan for the Indian city of Chandigarh. The Auroville auditorium was given a distinctive design, with a roof rising up into a sharp, steep point on one side, and it was the resultant ceiling cavity that presented Weiss with his first challenge.

‘The building’s shape is not very suitable for live sound, especially considering that no acoustical absorption or diffusion had been provided,’ he says. ‘The ceiling was focusing the sound instead of diffusing it. The reflection of energy was quite uneven and it was resonating in the low/mid frequencies within the ceiling cavity.

‘The auditorium had been designed by an architect with little knowledge of acoustics. At that time in India, no such knowledge was easily available, so it was nobody’s fault, but now we’ve been able to rectify it as much as possible.’

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Bharat Nivas auditorium manager, Sai Suresh, with the Midas M32 at FOH Image courtesy of Marco Saroldi

Phase one of the restoration project involved acoustically treating the 800-seat space to address the inherent problems; phase two would be to replace an antiquated sound system with one that would be capable of handling internationalstandard shows and live streaming via optical fibre and satellite. For this, a QSC system was installed after the acoustic treatment was carried out.

Weiss designed a range of acoustic clouds, each with differing absorption and reflection properties, to close the ceiling and optimise the QSC system. ‘Because of the close proximity of this project to our offices, we were able to work in a lab-type situation,’ he says. ‘We considered each cloud to be a separate entity, and they were manufactured locally, so we had a lot of control. I did all the acoustic simulation in AFMG

SoundFlow simulation software to get the material properties correct, then imported it into EASE to see where the energy would go. There are three basic types of cloud, with differing degrees of absorption and reflection within each type. If they are positioned next to the line array, for example, they would need to have a different acoustical response than if they were at the back or in other parts of the auditorium. So it was more complex than the usual situation where you would only find one or two different types of acoustic panel.’

When it came to a loudspeaker design for the acoustically improved venue, Weiss chose to install an L–C–R system of three clusters of five QSC WL2082i installation line array cabinets, which handle frequencies from 80Hz upwards and provide wide horizontal coverage, powered by three PLD4.5

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A Christie D4K2560 22,500-lumen projector in the rear control room

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Towering achievement EAS had to install an L–C–R speaker solution and two lighting bars overhead

Tucked away on the third level of Marina One West Tower are a new auditorium and adjacent meeting rooms, with AV and lighting technologies integrated by Electro-Acoustics Systems (EAS). Richard Lawn reports LOCATED IN SINGAPORE’S NEW FINANCIAL DISTRICT and designed by world-renowned German architect, Christoph Ingenhoven, the twin office towers at Marina One have been designed to strengthen the Lion City’s claim as the financial capital of Southeast Asia. Businesses that have migrated to the two 30-storey commercial towers – Marina One East Tower and Marina One West Tower – can now use the 336-person auditorium and dual 122-person meeting rooms for their bespoke requirements, including conferences, meetings and presentations.

Based on extensive expertise, EAS has maintained an increasing presence in the local AV landscape since its inception in 1982. Project manager Chester Tan and his team executed an intricate design into the fabric of the auditorium, which spans 15m x 19m. The wooden stage, which is the focus for most events, houses a number of floor panels providing audio, VGA and HDMI inputs connecting to the upper rear control room mixers.

A Yamaha QL5 32-channel console receives mic inputs from a DME64 DSP engine inserted with a MY16-AE card and a further three MY4-AEC cards to create a 16-in/16-out AES/EBU interface and 12 channels of acoustic echo cancellation, respectively. An eight-in/eight-out MTX3 unit is loaded with DSP presets for the room’s varying functions.

Audio sources include a TASCAM CD-200 player together with a large inventory of wired Sennheiser e 945 condenser and e 965 cardioid handheld microphones in addition to ew 522 tie-clip and ew 335 handheld wireless models boosted by an antenna splitter/distribution system.

The acoustic ceiling reflectors discreetly conceal a RenkusHeinz L–C–R loudspeaker system that combines seven Varia VA101-22 modular point source arrays. These are augmented in the lower frequencies by dual IC118S-R 18-inch subwoofers.

Powered by two Lab.gruppen IPD 2400 amplifiers, the front-fills are four Renkus-Heinz CFX42 dual 4-inch speakers inserted into the lip of the stage, while three TRX61 6.5-inch models provide adequate dispersion for the rear-fills. Finally, speakers and performers onstage can monitor themselves using up to six Renkus-Heinz CFX121M monitors powered by three Lab.gruppen IPD 2400 amplifiers.

A total of 48 Williams Sound WIR RX22-4 two-channel receivers and neck-loop telecoil couplers have been supplied to cater for the assistive listening quotient. Four TX9 infrared transmitters enable a clear signal from the MOD 232 two-channel infrared modulator. Two Furman CN-3600 SE power conditioners provide surge protection and electrical on/off sequencing.

Fixed into the rear control room, a Christie D4K2560 22,500-lumen projector can handle a wide range of visual content ranging from simple presentations to cinematic experiences. A Remaco motorised 6.5m x 3.7m tab-tensioned projection screen can be lowered into position at the rear of

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Marina One was designed by world-renowned architect, Christoph Ingenhoven the stage courtesy of Crestron CP3 control. L–R projection is provided by two Christie HD14K-M 10,000-lumen models paired to L–R Remaco 3m x 1.7m motorised screens. Providing a central role in the video schematics, Analog Way SmartMatrix and Expander 16 seamless switchers receive all the video inputs and outputs on the control surface of a Vertige VRC300 console outfitted with a 15.6-inch touchscreen.

‘One of the challenges faced was the restricted space of the auditorium as we had to fit one 6.5m and two 3m screens,’ explains Tan. ‘After an in-depth discussion with Remaco, the screen manufacturer, we managed to customise the screen casting to ease installation and not compromise the screen.’

VGA and HDMI inputs can be connected onstage and enabled via Crestron DM-TX-200-C transmitters over the Cat-6a network.

In addition to a Blu-ray player, the auditorium is equipped with a PTZ camera tracking system that connects four Panasonic AW-HE120 motorised cameras to an AW-RP50 controller. In addition to the three Remaco screens, other outputs include 46-inch Panasonic and 22-inch Samsung monitors.

Staying true to its signature stage lighting, EAS has installed 22 ETC Source Four Cool Beam spot fixtures onto two lighting bars. Controlled from an ETC Ion lighting desk, a further six Martin Mac 350 Entour profile and Aura wash moving heads are programmed to provide dramatic entrances when required.

To comply with flexible room-combining functionality, EAS has added Biamp TesiraForté AVB processing into the audio rack of the meeting rooms. Two 10-in/six-out DSP processors provide matrix routing with programmed DSP presets stored for various room configurations. Audio inputs include the same Sennheiser microphones and TASCAM CD-200 player as the auditorium.

A ceiling speaker solution comprising 18 Tannoy CMS 603DC 8-inch models powered by dual Lab.gruppen E 4:2 amplifiers is relied on for most functions. However, L–R VS12.2Q 12-inch, wall-mounted speakers powered by a single Lab. gruppen C 48:4 amplifier in 8Ω mode can be used for visual presentations requiring higher SPLs. A Sennheiser ME 34 gooseneck microphone has been installed into the portable lectern that can be patched into a number of floor panels throughout the extensive space.

A Crestron DM-MD16X16 digital matrix switcher lies at the core of the visual system, providing connectivity to the two Panasonic PT-DZ13K 12,000 ANSI lumens and two dual PT-DZ680 6,000 ANSI lumens projectors onto Stewart Filmscreen motorised screens. Crestron DM-TX-200-C transmitters receive the various VGA, audio and HDMI inputs concealed in the floor panels and wall plates. Two WolfVision VZ-9.4F visualisers and Blu-ray players have been added to the system. Video conferencing has been provided in the form of an Avaya Radvision XT5000 system connected to overhead Panasonic AW-HE130 PTZ cameras.

Another glowing AV and lighting reference, then, for EAS as Marina One joins Singapore’s ever-evolving skyline. www.easpl.com.sg www.marinaone.com.sg

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Richard Lawn heads underground in Seoul to check out the small but perfectly formed Under the Clouds theatre

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THERE IS LITTLE EVIDENCE OF A MULTIPURPOSE performance space along the sleepy Wausen-ro residential alley in Seoul’s cultural and academic Hongdae district.

Conceived and financed by a mathematics lecturer, Under the Clouds boasts some impressive statistics of its own when it comes to its sound and lighting systems. The newly constructed theatre has been built three levels below ground, where it is not only out of sight but it does not register any decibels beyond the boundaries.

‘The owner had a clear vision of what he wanted, but he was less aware of the work that would be required, although construction was almost complete and interior design was well underway when we came on board,’ explains Soundus technical director, BJ Ju. That vision included highperformance audio, lighting and video systems that would allow the theatre to host any type of performance for an audience of 200 seated guests.

On account of its petite dimensions, the intimate theatre provided a number of interesting challenges. Luckily, the owner granted the Soundus team artistic licence that allowed them to design, supply and install an audio system for its multifunctional requirements. ‘The venue can be hired out for a variety of uses, ranging from corporate functions where only speech is needed to high SPL rock and roll concerts,’ continues Ju. ‘In addition, they can also host cinema evenings down here courtesy of the 21:9 LED 4K screen fixed to the rear of the stage.’

Having known Ju for many years, Under the Clouds manager Jae Hyun Park entrusted him to design, supply and install an audio system that would fulfil the varied needs. ‘I proposed

a Coda AiRay loudspeaker system as it can be used for all varieties of sound reinforcement,’ explains Ju. ‘From intelligible speech to high SPL music concerts, the high output line array can cover the entire spectrum.’ Following EASE analysis, it was discovered that a five-per-side configuration of the three-way modules would provide optimum coverage.

When it came to low-end reinforcement, Soundus turned to Coda for expert advice. The German manufacturer’s applications manager, Edgar Krueger, provided detailed technical support to design a subwoofer array for the theatre: an L–R system of Coda SC subs suspended directly behind the AiRay hangs. Single SC2-F modules have been sandwiched in between dual SCV-F single 18-inch bass extension subs to create a cardioid configuration. Incorporating dual 15-inch drivers in a compact, vented enclosure, the SC2-F is a sensorcontrolled bass extension system that operates within a 35– 200Hz frequency range (±6dB). The drivers contain a velocity sensor that measures the diaphragm movement in real time.

By comparing it with the input signal, the sensor can adjust the amplifier voltage and current, correcting any driver inaccuracy to ensure an extended and controlled response.

Four Linus14D four-channel DSP amplifiers power the combined AiRay speakers and SC subwoofers, which can send up to eight audio signals to each amplifier over the LiNet network via Cat-5 connection. System control can be managed on a PC or a tablet from a Linus GUI. A PSQ S10 power conditioner and PSQ 108 AC power sequencer have been added. Back of house communications, which include the upper floors, are boosted by a ClearCom MS-704 Encore intercom system that can connect up to eight beltpacks.

Rarely are two nights at Under the Clouds the same, and, just as the audiences change nightly, so do the performers and their bespoke requirements. HK Audio Linear 5 wedges and Coda Cue Two 15-inch coaxial speakers provide powerful

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Klotz AIS MY200 microphone cabling, together with Radial and Telefunken DI boxes, make the initial audio signal connections. The microphone inputs onstage are connected

One of the DiGiCo Multichannel Interface card slots has been inserted with a Waves MultiRack SoundGrid option. In such a restricted space, the inclusion of this software running multiple Waves plug-ins bypasses the need for racked reverbs, equalisers, compressors, limiters and delays. Located two levels above via Cat-6 MADI connection to the FOH position, a studio equipped with an Avid digital audio workstation and ProTools HD software can transform the raw SD12 live recordings.

There was no limit placed on the lighting requirements either.

All lighting bars and particularly those directly above the stage are loaded with moving head LEDs and fixtures. Art Tech supplied a large number of Robe moving heads including 10 LED MegaPointes, 10 floor-standing Spiiders and 12 Viva CMY LED washes, spots and beams. In addition, a number of ETC Source Four Zoom 4 750W fixtures have been added to the lighting bars. A grandMA2 lighting console in the rear control room is used for the majority of control, although engineers can create LED designs using the ProPresenter 6 software programme installed on a PC. The technology installed at Under the Clouds would be more than comfortable entertaining audiences three times the size of its capacity. But this little theatre that will never see the light of day will keep audiences spellbound for years to come.

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Performers can monitor themselves using Coda Cue Two wedges to a DiGiCo SD12 console in an open control room at the rear of the venue via a DiGiCo 48-in/16-out D2-Rack over a MADI BNC connection. In addition to incorporating Super FPGA technology and Core 2 software, the SD12 offers dual 15-inch touchscreens and DVI display output, providing an overview of the console. The 72-channel SD12 incorporates an integrated recording interface that helps the engineers conduct virtual sound checking.

‘Although the SD12 is possibly over specified for a theatre of this size, the owner wanted the best,’ explains Park. ‘It fits all our criteria in that it is a great-sounding mixing board for all live performances and, when you combine it with the Waves platform, it takes things to another level on the recording side.

All the engineers that come here enjoy working on it – they’ve either worked on one before or they’re going to leave wanting to use an SD12 again. Finally, it’s really simple to operate.’

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‘I learned to play piano when I was young, and from there went on to develop an interest in music and recording, so made it my career,’ he reflects. ‘My business has grown naturally over time, and I needed to have more room, in a quiet location.’

He hit the jackpot when he discovered a small creative community that was coming up on the grounds of a former chicken farm an hour outside of the city, and secured enough space for three music recording facilities, a film mix stage and a rehearsal space. Neighbours include film and photography companies as well as other private studios.

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The acoustic design of the entire complex was handled ‘I wanted to build a really professional, top-end recording

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Wang also designed some moving panels on wheels, with amplifier range, and Yamaha Coming to the highlight of the Chihaya Studio Hirai, 1, on the the senior groundgeneral floor of the recording has reflective fabric on one side and absorption material on the DXR andfacility, DXS loudspeakers. the88 technical Wang Luyaopresentation, at the Trident consolemarketing in Control Room 2 the driver exits thetocover a maximum SPL of which up to 140dB, a by manager of the Audio Product to handle orchestral been designed and equipped other, can be rolled intoHFthe different studios modify Joe White,recordings.

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DFC PS-1 console JBL cinema speakers. invests in each product. His gear including a Bricasti M7Geo reverb, a TCthe Electronic 6000 member of the Series, Geo were surround also highlighted.

50Hz. Yamaha Corporation bought aroundprofile ‘I started using PMCfirst monitoring three years ago as A total of 14took JBL 9400 cinema speakers have been of Nexo’s manufacturing mastering processor, Waves and Antelope Orion 32The presentation M12 mid-size lineDiGiGrid array system.

Before closing theside event withand a a close look at the patented I really like the sound, and it was my first choice for the new installed – four overhead, two on each of the walls audio interfaces a good selection of vintage Theand special listening session gave equipment

by The of Pusakata technology embedded thewall. Thereshort studio’s main control room.’ six on thein back is anconcert L–C–R system 3732 & including a Teletronix LA-2Aa levelling amp, Neve compressor/ the audience chance to audition The the Panganans, PT Yamaha Musik M12, including a Profilingspeakers Tube Nearfield monitors are Amphion One18s and there is a wide ScreenArray behind screen, and two 4642A dual limiters, Prism Sound MEA-2 EQs and a Maselec a wide range of Nexo products from MTC-iX Indonesia took the opportunity Port that enables thesubwoofers.

Geo M12 The system selection of mics across all studios, including new and vintage 18-inch is driven

by Crown DSi 2000 mastering transfer console. not easy to find the Geo family, ‘It’s in combinations of vintage to produce sound at very models from Sennheiser, Shure, Neumann, Audio-Technica, and DSi 4000clean amplifiers. to introduce five official dealers equipment inGeo China, I’ve sourced mostwith of it from overseas, M6 so compact line array Nexo products in Indonesia, distortion DPA, AKG, Brauner, Royer Labs, Ampex, Schoeps and Coles.

Allwithout equipment for the mixfor stage has been supplied

by Chinese using eBay orLS18 Vintage King and Reverb,’ says Wang. low frequencies subs, Geo M10 mid-size namely Sirius Audio Tech (Jakarta), air2, turbulence and phase On the floor above is Studio 2, which has a control room distributor, HH Audio, which put together a package that Recording Room 2, the dedicated space for Controland Room line array and MSUB15, and ID24 PTPro Electro Engineering provide equipped with Reflexion Arts RA239 high-resolution main also which includes an Avid HDX2 ToolsAudio system and DirectOut can accommodate small bands or a drum kit. On thedirective same devices super-compact cabinets with ID (Jakarta), IM Solution (Surabaya), woofer to AD/DA produceMADI a converters. monitors and a Trident 88 mixing console – a classically styled, level is Control Andiamo Room 3, aassmaller equipped with Pro capabilities S110 subs, well asspace the star of (Surabaya) point of intersection between the in-line analogue console. ‘The Trident 88 is a good, small-scale Wang purchased the DFCDempo PS-1 asMusik he considers it toand be CV the Tools and connected a camerawith link to vocal booth. the show,viaconfigured sixaGeo Indotekhnik driver and best HF driver at a higher console at a reasonable price point,’ says Wang. ‘I really like film console available, wanting to (Bali). equip the facility to There is alsoM12s a small room MSUB for songwriting perproduction side and eight 18s LFand frequency Theinternational Hyperbolic standard. ‘We will be able to offer good the mic preamps in this console.’ a high preproduction work. Allincontrol rooms and recording spaces are point. arranged cardioid mode.

The Geo M12 series is a mid-size Reflective Wave which 5.1Source and stereo mixes rightwww.nexo-sa.com away and, as demand for 7.1.4 loudspeaker line array that offers ensures the sound produced increases, we will be readywww.id.yamaha.com to provide that too,’ he says.

‘Although it only has a small control surface, it has very powerful processing capabilities. I also like the plug-ins, EQ, dynamics and reverb of this console. This gives flexibility and, because of the processing power it offers, we can do the mixing on the console itself.’ the front panel.

Showtec SINGAPORE: Showtec Singapore several big acts In with SSLbuilding board is Recording thethe same Room‘Having 4, a large, open pick up the L500 is great us has become the first rental company appearing on the rider, andcan sobe it used for space that rehearsals before bandsfor move and the region, as nowcontrol artistsrooms in Southeast Asia to invest in seemed only logical equip studios. over tothat thewe recording Connected to the touring in this partcameras of the region Solid State Logic’s L500 plus ourselves with across a console pairs by tie-lines the that courtyard and video for approach for theirsessions.

SSL mixing console and two ML32.32 well with our existing top-end monitoring, thisarrays room cancan also be usedthem for recording rider needs,’ Malcolm Chan it stageboxes and a Blacklight from L-AcousticsTop andMusic d&b.’2496 has reportedly beensaid booked solid since fromwork SSL encompassing Asia.

Concentrator for big venue shows The L500 Plus is a 36earlier fader,this 32 year, with opened albums and thisThe yearexodus alone, we have with I/O counts of up to 256 inputs input, 32 output, AESas (pairs) EPseight as well film and TV‘Just music. from thehad big city and outputs over 150m. likes of his Maroon 5 and team.

Shawn console that can uppaid to off for the hassupport certainly Wang and dedicated ‘I remember the very first time 256 audio paths, while the M32.32 Mendes.’ www.ams-neve.com I had the chance to hear the Got Talent; the L500 was used as realism and power bring the PA to stagebox houses 32 remote significant difference that this a broadcast and FOH console. I life,’ commented Showtec’s Kamal controlled SSLwww.jbl.com SuperAnalogue mic/ www.showtecsingapore.com www.solidstatelogic.com console made was during America’s had never heard that much clarity, Adam Litak. ‘We have been doing line inputs andwww.pmc-speakers.com 32 line outputs on mix stage Recording Room 2, with bass traps on the ceiling designed by Wang Luyao www.solidstatelogic.com

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FEATURES: PROFILE

Interview: José Rivas

Following his appointment in September 2018, José Rivas is on a mission to grow Shure’s business in Latin America, Eastern and Southeast Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Richard Lawn caught up with him in Bangkok to learn more about his vision HAVING PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS THE SALES AND marketing director of the International Americas Business Unit, Rivas oversaw the establishment of cross-functional teams that expanded Shure’s geographic coverage and market presence with new regional offices in Miami, Florida and São Paulo, Brazil. In his new role, he covers key developing markets globally from his current base in Brazil, which entails occasional jet lag and time away from family.

José Rivas: vice president of global sales, emerging markets, Shure

Hi José. What brings you to Bangkok?

I came to Bangkok to support the Shure Southeast Asia team premiere the new TwinPlex subminiature microphone technology. It’s also been a good opportunity for me to spend time with all our Southeast Asia distributors and be in touch with recent market developments here.

What else is happening for Shure here in Thailand?

Following Shure’s acquisition of Danish Interpretation Systems in 2011, the manufacturing of the next generation of conferencing and discussion products – the new Microflex Complete and Microflex Complete Wireless ranges – continues here in Thailand. It’s a great market for us, and the demand for high-quality conferencing and simultaneous interpretation products is increasing. However, this market sector is fiercely competitive with fast-changing technology, where everyone tries to outdo the other. It is important that Shure remains in tune with market demands, to uncover unmet needs and keep ahead of the curve with leading products.

Tell us a bit more about your new job The main objective is to seek out opportunities in each market and to develop them into sustainable business plans. Once you have identified the opportunity, the next step is to foresee the challenges ahead before establishing the right team to lead and grow it. Shure continually invests in product and application training to ensure our products and technologies are delivered to the right customers in the right manner. Owing to cultural, political and language differences, a global manufacturer such as Shure must interact locally if it is to successfully penetrate various market sectors.

What do you classify as an emerging market?

With the exceptions of Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, Korea and Japan, the remainder of the Asian countries are classed as emerging. While we see tremendous growth potential, we are also facing unique challenges in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries.

As such, even though our first of fice in the region, the Hong Kong HQ, is celebrating its 20th anniversar y this year, we have added of fices in Singapore in 2013 and in Bangalore last year to assist with the rollout of our regional strategies. Each countr y faces var ying levels of geopolitical challenges, so we carefully analyse the market sectors and countries on an individual basis.

However, there is also a commonality in these highvelocity markets that creates significant business oppor tunities. For example, the corporate and education

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Where are the sweet spots in Asia for Shure in terms of opportunity for growth? sectors in the Southeast Asia region continue to gain momentum, while hospitality continues to reign in Thailand. We are also preparing our customers and the market in general for changing wavebands, such as the decreasing wireless spectrum in Singapore and Malaysia.

What was the regional strategy behind your decision to establish a new office in India?

India is a great oppor tunity for Shure and represents one of our major emerging markets. We have been successful throughout the years in India and, in line with our plans to better execute our regional strategies, this is the right time to invest fur ther in this key countr y. Establishing our new office signifies our ongoing commitment to invest in talent and resources, one of the necessar y steps for ward to build our long-term success in India. Key sectors like energy, healthcare and medical equipment, defence, information and communications technology, safety and security, and mineral and mineral processing equipment also provide ample market oppor tunities for Shure products and solutions within India. We want to par ticipate in these oppor tunities, and I believe we have the right products and relationships to be successful in this market.

We are already adding dedicated resources in India to help our channel par tners create demand in the market with training, education and suppor t programmes. We are encouraged by the quality of talent we have been able to find in India and we look for ward to expanding our team fur ther in the next 12 months.

Nearly all of them. Each country presents a challenge but also an opportunity. Each one of them is at different stages of development, which is fantastic for us. We can apply different and unique strategies in each one of them.

Singapore continues to be our regional hub for Southeast Asia, from where we support all countries in the region.

Combining dedicated regional resources from Shure in the territory, together with experiences from our local channel partners, has helped us better understand the uniqueness of each country and the opportunities ahead. We always take a tailored and focused approach to each country to address the different needs of the markets.

What’s next for your Southeast Asia team?

I believe we have the right talent in place to grow the markets in Southeast Asia. Our team supports its vast following of end users while identifying new markets. The challenge to seek all applications across the region, from a huddle room to an arena stage, while remaining sensitive to individual and unique market situations, will help the team to better understand their clients. Focusing on a wider range of micro sectors, while remaining agile, is really key to the ongoing success of Shure in the region. www.shure.com

How does distribution change from one territory to another?

In some countries, one distributor can maintain a healthy presence in all the major ver ticals that Shure ser ves – integrated systems, pro audio, and musician and consumer audio. But, in other countries such as Thailand, we play on the strengths of more than one par tner dealer, so as to better ser vice the market with focus in specific sectors. We don’t split distribution in any countr y for the sake of it. With specialised exper tise and ser vice, our ultimate focus is to better ser ve our customers and ensure that Shure remains as the number one brand for them in the market.

Shure Asia’s Eva Oegger with José Rivas at InfoComm SEA

BUSINESS: COMMENT

A letter from America

Not so rider-ready? Dan Daley looks at the evolution of live sound

YOU’VE LIKELY HEARD THE TERM ‘rider-ready’; however, you may not realise its full implications. At a time when there are more brands and models of PA system products on and coming to market, the riderready phenomenon, which collectively and largely subjectively ordains just a handful of them as the ones that meet the highest expectations, creates a market bottleneck.

That can have significant consequences at a time when live events have become as important as they have.

Whether it’s concerts or sporting events, commercial product introductions like a new pickup truck or a political rally, the live event is the new currency for communications and messaging. I mean, personal politics aside, what would Donald Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) be without the raucous caucuses he periodically convenes around them? And as common as the small-pitch big-screen video has become at sprawling events, so too has the expectation for loud yet intelligible audio to accompany it. The demand for live sound has never been this great, and it should be a gold rush for manufacturers mining the trend. However, at the same time,

the criticality of good sound for live events has conferred a premium on certain brands, not necessarily to the exclusion of all but the three or four so-called rider-ready marques, but their perceived dominance can make everything else seem secondary by comparison.

They’re not, of course. Live sound has never sounded this good, because the technology to reproduce near CD-quality sound from a stage has reached an extremely evolved state: distortion is virtually nil; you have to work at it to generate feedback; predictive software and beamforming allow for pinpoint accuracy of coverage with any seat in a 20,000-seat house within 2dB of any other; and there is control of every element in a system now available on an IP network that manages both signal distribution and control.

And, thanks to a combination of demand and more companies than ever before entering the market, the costs of providing this level of audio quality are actually declining.

But the upper reaches of this burgeoning market are often closed off to all but a few brands. There’s no conspiracy here, no market manipulation, no attempt to corner a market. But the rapid rise of live events

A letter from Europe

has created demand for better sound in venues beyond the usual ones that require it, like concert halls and music clubs. Now, metrics like the articulation index (AI), speech-transmission index (STI) and other coherence-based intelligibility metrics, along with higher-than-ever SPL values, are being demanded by sports venues, houses of worship and lecture halls, to name a few places where great sound now matters. And it’s those types of venues that tend to follow the perceptual leaders, because sound is as subjective a matter as it is and most managers in those verticals don’t have the expertise to confidently pick and choose systems, so they’ll go with whatever the common wisdom says is a sure thing. That may be a safe choice, but it also has the potential to short-circuit the market.

We’ve seen pro audio come to rely on one or two products before, most notably Avid’s Pro Tools platform, and even that ubiquitous icon hasn’t managed to shut down a host of other recording, mixing and editing software around it. On the positive side, we’re seeing sound system brands that had been well entrenched in certain verticals starting

to actively market themselves to other sectors, or doubling down in areas where they already have sizable market and mind shares, or both. But, at the same time, it can prove to be problematic when too many users from too many sectors gather around a very limited number of system options.

That kind of hierarchy is not planned, nor is it technically accurate or economically desirable, yet there it is. In fact, the riderready phenomenon is the outcome of another modern problem dynamic, the tyranny of choice: too many options can vapour-lock decision-making, which could create a notnecessarily salubrious status quo in the live sound universe.

For now, the diversity of work is enough to satisfy the revenue requirements of most if not all of the sound system brands on the market. One of the reasons we’re seeing as many brands and models as we are is because we’re living through a golden age of live events. But at its core it’s also a game of musical chairs, and the music will slow down someday. How manufacturers manage this era of the industry will largely determine where – or if – they get to sit at the next one.

Phil Ward discusses why audio is still not a Premier League fixture IT LOOKS WONDERFUL. ENGLISH PREMIER League football club Tottenham Hotspur finally opened its brand-new stadium towards the end of last season, amid the usual fanfare and a gala opening ceremony for which the audio and its accoutrements were laid on by leading UK rental company, Britannia Row. Harman Professional Audio Solutions had been announced some time earlier as the official audio supplier – meaning, effectively, UK distributor Sound Technology – and, with a small twist of irony, it was the UK’s other leading rental company, SSE Audio, that handled the permanent installation of the stadium’s advanced AV and VA systems. No conflicts of interest; no problem. SSE’s 2012 acquisition of champion installer ETA Sound has transformed the group’s business.

Critical to the operation of new stadiums like this is the kind of advanced DSP exhibited by BSS Soundweb, as at Spurs,

and by QSC’s Q-Sys Core and its compatibility with standard IT networks – ensuring audio, control and even video systems such as Cisco StadiumVision and SVSi are genuinely integrated in a single package. Even the broadcast dimension, whether based on Ravenna, Telos or Livewire protocols, can be tied in via AES67. And the final pieces of the jigsaw are provided by the I/O cards for Dante or CobraNet that constitute a gateway to visiting production systems.

All well and good. But when the official PR proudly claims that the installation will include ‘the largest screens in any stadium in Western Europe’, hold on a minute. With no joke intended, the alarm bells ring. It’s not the case at Spurs, in particular, but such deference to screens – both in the stadium and in the press release – tells us a lot about the pecking order that consistently enables them to elbow sound reinforcement to one side, leading to compromises that make headlines.

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You can see where a screen should be placed. It’s obvious. You cannot, with anything like the same confidence, tell where the loudspeakers should go. And yet, if the screens fail, the performance is more or less uninterrupted. If the audio goes down, you would imagine that a lot more attention would be given to the audio infrastructure than the video, and a lot earlier in the planning process too. But the continuing message from audio professionals across the industry is that this is still not the case. Audio is not a Premier League fixture.

Increasingly, speaker hangs are obliged to go higher and wider. But why? Video screens, camera sightlines, lighting rigs … these are considered an intrinsic part of the creative brief. People with beards scribble diagrams on Ivy napkins. Ideas and caffè latte flow.

Meanwhile, sound designers are lucky to get a credit in the programme while their machinations, although artistically mission

critical, are as taken for granted as the stability of the trussing and the regulation of the mains voltage.

All of the Premier League football clubs based in London have built completely new stadiums, except one – and even that one has been given the kind of makeover only a Russian oligarch can give, paintbrush in hand. But it was Croke Park in Dublin and the Spice Girls that made the news recently, when an incompatible production system rendered the perfectly capable in-house rig unusable – something that could and should have been spotted earlier. This will happen again, unless we get this balance right.

I said that Tottenham ‘finally’ opened its stadium because there were delays and, typically, audio was apportioned a large part of the blame in the mainstream media.

In fact, construction delays caused by bad weather held everyone up. I don’t know. I blame the scapegoats.

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The high crossover point to the compression driver means increased headroom and reduced harmonic and modulation distortion. The very high electroacoustic efficiency of the horn-loaded mid/high section is supplemented by new bass driver technology up to eight Vero VX cabinets can be powered by a single amplifier.

Vero VX’s patented Lambda rigging system ensures accurate array alignment.The naturally flat response does not require corrective EQ, thus preserving headroom and phase coherency, resulting in very clean output, even at maximum power.

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FEATURES: INSTALLATION

Where next for Martin?

Qvest Media builds Al Mamlaka TV infrastructure

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The computerand an extensive lighting R&D roadmap now in place, it’s engineering team alone at Martin now holds over 250 years of based conferencing includes a BYOD approach or connection complies with the European EN signifies that the One public benefitting from a renewed innovation and manufacturing industry experience, so that Martin connectivity foundation hasn’t via a dedicated in-room PC,solid whileold speaker options 54-16 standard on voice alarm address, background music and focus, with the resources to back its ambitions. gone anywhere. include HDMI inputs. The audio is catered for by Cornered control and indicating equipment compliesand István Audio C3 4-inch speakers powered by Lab.gruppen voice E2:2 alarm system László Bencsik Prehoffer illustrating the sophisticated LED testing process WORLD: LDA Audio Tech’s and that its integrated charger, the market that has this amplifiers. double with the requirements outlined There were some concerns post restructure on What’s the purpose of the CoC and what does the One PA/VA system has been One-BC1, adheres to the EN certification for both the control the Construction Products Out of sight, the audio equipment has been neatlyby installed the future of Martin’s engineering. How much of role of CoC director involve? granted EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 54-4mainly standard for power unit and its built-in battery Regulation (EU) for fire are The305/2011 research activities focused in thesupply CoC under the tables of each room, which are further equipped it certification. was speculation?

The manufacturer equipment. charger’. andinalarm equipment.

Denmark and the product development activities are with Philips 75-inch HD screens. Visual conferencingdetection has states that this makes it ‘the The certification was issued A single AA: Lighting depar tment now sits separately to certificate, mainly 0370-CPR[conducted] in Shenzhen, China. I head up the CoC beenThe enabled withCoC wall-mounted cameras located underneath www.lda-audiotech.com most compact onpart ofmicrophones by the + laboratory 3206, the One-500 unit AA: In terms ofSCR-20 theequipment engineering Martin andApplus what has the Product depar tment and located in ensures in Denmark, while my counterpart, Mads Budde, heads theand screens Development focusing directly at delegate eye is level.

Similar AMX MSD-701 7-inch and iOS touchscreens control theup AV Biamp Devio conferencing serve the parameters throughout happened throughout this entire restructuring, there are Aarhus, but we work together to form united R&D team. the development organisation in Shenzhen. setups have been created in three otherameeting rooms. meeting rooms

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We asked Martin Professional director of product management (lighting) Peter Skytte and its Centre of Competence (CoC) director (lighting) Asger Andersen what the future holds for the manufacturer

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BUSINESS: COMPANY PROFILE I have been with Harman for four years now and was an engineering manager for the old Martin team. I was responsible for about 40 engineers then. After the reorganisation, I became responsible for building up the structure around the setup of the CoC based on the old Martin team, but then setting up one that also fitted into the wider global corporation structure.

At the very top level, the main objective of the new organisation with Product Development on one side and the CoC on the other side is to optimise our R&D footprint by ensuring that we maximise the use of our competencies. We have to continuously ensure that our highly sophisticated competencies and skills within optical systems are being used to create the best lighting solutions possible.

It’s about enabling the CoC team to focus on proving new technology and new lighting platforms to generate the key differentiators in our products, while our Shenzhen-based product development team can focus on speeding up new products to market – based on those proven lighting technologies and platforms. This way, we’re making sure that all our highly skilled engineers are using all their expertise to create the best possible Martin products in the most efficient way.

What impact has the restructure had on Martin’s R&D? AA: Before the restructure in 2017, Harman Professional was spread across 14 different sites across the globe.

Martin had an R&D department with a total of 42 engineers, all centred in Denmark. They were the only resource pool for anything lighting and it simply wasn’t scalable. If we ran into any issues with products in running production, we would often have to delay our new product development activities as we could not borrow resources from elsewhere.

How much of your R&D is based on innovation and creating unique patents, as opposed to responding to competitors?

László Bencsik describes the manufacturing process for the Martin MAC Quantum Wash at Pecs, Hungary Harman, in general, was very site centric and monolithic in many ways, in the way we were set up. Now, that has changed significantly. Post re-organisation, Martin R&D is based on 29 engineers in the CoC in Denmark and 35 dedicated lighting engineers in the Product Development department in Shenzhen being part of a much bigger Harman Professional Product Development team of over 200 engineers. So our Martin lighting engineering team has grown significantly and, at the same time, become scalable as part of a much bigger coherent engineering team.

A further benefit of having a major part of our Martin R&D team located in China is to have our knowledgeable lighting engineers close to some of our supplier base and to be able to secure a smoother and agile corporation on the operational side. So in terms of R&D, Martin has come out of the restructure bigger, better and more agile.

AA: Innovation is a huge priority for us. The setup with the CoC directly emphasises our ambition to allow our passionate engineers to focus on the development of new technology and platforms. Furthermore, we’ve spent the last couple of years building a more productive process for creating a funnel of ideas to ensure we effectively bring those to our products. We also now have a smart online tool and complete visibility on any ideas in progress. Once every two weeks, we run through those ideas with the head of innovation of CoC, product management and a few of our engineers to examine which concepts should be explored, which should be prototyped and assessing those with the most longevity as a potential product line. This doesn’t mean we don’t look at our competitors closely and vigilantly rip their ideas apart. If the market already has a very good solution, then of course we are no better in terms of copying what we can, but we will also look at ways to improve or enhance them. For us, it’s not solely about reinventing the wheel.

PS: We’re also highly invested in design simulation, testing and rapid prototyping, from LED light engine mock-ups to PCBA prototyping and 3D printing to enable rapid assessment of new ideas. Differentiation is key and technology and innovation are a great part of this. The MAC Allure Profile was a recent example of innovation where we’ve introduced an all-new concept to the market with a pixelated light engine in a profile fixture and introduced video control via P3. The MAC Encore Performance has also set a standard of quality in light and optical performance of a moving light and that level of differentiation has helped the product to be specified and used in the most prestigious venues and shows and illustrates what has now become possible with LED solutions. And we see even more potential for LED going forward.

Lastly, what are some of the technology areas Martin is currently looking into?

PS: Strengthening product differentiation based on proven platforms and technologies is really a priority for us. Some areas we are looking closer at include future light sources, from alternative light sources to very high lumen density technologies. Cooling is another area; power densities can increase rapidly, and traditional cooling presents a bottleneck.

So, we’re assessing future high-density cooling technologies and also other areas to improve energy and power efficiency.

Colour calibration and temperature compensation and improving colour accuracy is another focus.

Martin MAC Allure profile fixtures undergo rigorous testing prior to shipment

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The Pro AVL team and its clients being trained – and entertained – by RCF in Reggio Emilia

An L-Acoustics rig set up outside the Hanoi Opera House

Delivering the goods The aspirations of Hanoi-based distributor, Pro AVL, are far loftier than the bright, modern skyscraper that houses the company on the 26th floor. Richard Lawn takes the elevator

‘OUR AIM HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO DELIVER QUALITY products and technologies into our market and back them up with the best after-sales service,’ professes Pro AVL director, Thang Le Manh. It’s a mantra that has taken them from ground level all the way up in a relatively short period of time.

As live entertainment, from opera to EDM concerts, becomes increasingly common and affordable, these market visionaries are now starting to reap the fruits of their labours.

Having been taught classical piano and violin, music flows through the blood of Pro AVL’s self-styled head of education, Doan Chi Nghia. ‘My mother worked at the College of Arts and my father was a vice director during times when music wasn’t as respected as it is today,’ he remembers. ‘Even as we entered the new millennium, overseas music was suppressed and blocked from the airwaves, so generally speaking there were no careers in the arts back then.’

As a result, Doan took the bold leap to work as a freelance audio engineer in Hamburg for several years. Here, he familiarised himself with international touring standards in addition to meeting technical people and heavyweight manufacturers such as d&b audiotechnik. ‘I was fortunate to learn so much in terms of high production standards and concert setups during my time in Germany and Europe overall.

For example, the preproduction for all the concerts and festivals such as Roskilde was so thorough and professional you could be guaranteed a smooth event with little left to chance.’

On returning to Vietnam, Doan soon realised that he was ahead of the market in many respects. Very quickly, he teamed up with Thang, his fellow Hanoi college student, establishing what is now Pro AVL in 2011. ‘We reunited through our mutual passions of music and good audio,’ he continues.

The pair teamed up initially with Singaporean, Sebastian Song, who at the time was heading d&b audiotechnik’s SEA office with the intention of distributing the German brand into Vietnam.

‘Looking back on those days, it would take another several years for the market to catch up with us,’ says Doan. ‘We’re located close to the Chinese border in Hanoi and a lot of Chinese entertainment such as karaoke exists here. So, initially, it was our task to introduce better-quality audio to the audiences and the artistic community via education and demonstrations.’

A breakthrough occurred in 2013 when Pro AVL was appointed distributor for RCF following negotiations with sales director, Alberto Ruozzi. ‘This time, the market was right for us as RCF was launching exciting speaker systems such as the HDL 20 line array, combining high-performance features with an attractive price point,’ explains Doan. ‘RCF was a known brand and this was particularly reassuring to many rental companies looking to

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L–R: Doan Chi Nghia, Thang Le Manh and Nguyen Thu Huong invest in their inventories.’ Having demonstrated the HDL 20 at the Palme Vietnam show in Hanoi, Doan focused on showcasing the cabinet’s best characteristics. ‘RCF often competes against brands such as JBL and EV, so I wanted to highlight the qualities of the dual 10-inch drivers that would better demonstrate the warmth of the vocals,’ he says. Using CD and vinyl recordings to demonstrate the system, the seeds were sown and the first converts signed up.

RCF was keen to support Pro AVL’s initiative in promoting high-quality audio to potential buyers and did so by assisting with demonstrations and roadshows. As the brand made further inroads into Vietnam, the company’s efforts started to catch the attention of several other manufacturers including fellow Italian company DTS Lighting in addition to the Music Group with Midas and Klark Teknik, as well as DPA Microphones. ‘We’re not in this business to simply shift products to end-users,’ explains Thang. ‘We’re promoting quality systems for concerts, events and installs. A big step forward for us came when we were appointed by Link to distribute their Eurocable, LK Connectors

and DGLink connectors and distribution systems. This allowed us to supply full systems to our customers. When we demonstrated these systems to our growing audiences, it started to have an immediate impact.’

Having been end-users, the pair could easily put themselves in the shoes of their customers. ‘As a freelancer, I had always tried to educate the artists to better understand their equipment as they are the ones that ultimately make the decisions,’ says Doan.

‘By promoting directly to the performers, we were effectively introducing the better audio that they deserved.’ Following a meeting with DPA Microphones, the brand was added to the portfolio. This was a pivotal breakthrough, as it became apparent that musicians could really hear a difference in their vocals and instruments when using microphones such as the 4099.

As long-time admirers of L-Acoustics, the Pro AVL duo never imagined the opportunity to distribute the French brand would ever arise. ‘Sennheiser Asia in Singapore had represented L-Acoustics for many years and so it never crossed our minds to approach them,’ confesses Thang. Following a catchup with

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ex-Midas acquaintance David Cooper – now sales manager, Asia, at L-Acoustics – during Prolight + Sound, their relationship was rekindled. Cooper approached both Thang and Doan in his new role with the French manufacturer, visiting their office in Hanoi some three months later. ‘At the time, we were still playing a role in developing d&b in Vietnam selling many Q-Series and some Js into the market,’ explains Thang.

‘L-Acoustics wasn’t as visible. Naturally, we were flattered when David expressed that we could make a difference by offering distribution terms several months later.’

Doan maintains that Pro AVL’s success with L-Acoustics has been borne from a natural friendship and mutual understanding.

‘Touring HOSTED operators12 have been coming more frequently to Vietnam HAVING LOUDSPEAKER array technical discussions for in recent and in they all cite brands onyears one day 2017, theL-Acoustics systems on the dBTechnologies. Supported by technical riders,’ he says.to ‘The timing was perfect and we have organiser wisely decided extend four of the team from Bologna who made inroads selling K2 systems to the biggest rental this to good a two-day event in 2018.

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‘We decided three years ago more.’ promoters provided a technical rider of equipment and abound, theOpportunities Vietnamesecontinue market to lacked a and there are natural skillsets thinking that it would not be available. Our synergies across the five audio brands that Pro AVL represents. forum where distributors, rental customer proved them wrong, more than exceeding their Likewise, since companies the company’s and live sound cancommitment to develop DTS expectations. From the outset in 2011, we had this selfLighting in Vietnam, the ‘L’ in Pro AVL has brightened considerably meet and discuss pertinent issues. belief, but Vietnam has come a long way in a relatively the additions Clay Paky,to MA Lighting and Robert Juliat. The Inwith addition, we’re of attempting Outline’s GTO was the first of the 12 demonstrations short amount of time, and many overseas operators and ‘V’ section currently be lacking but, with Green Hippo now in educate themay market in Vietnam.’ promoters realise that now.’ the fold and others following, a natural fit of video performance This year at Prosound Vietnam, their audio and lighting systems better microphone performances With 15 employees today based in Hanoi and four more products will was considerably distributor’s already the stadium adornedstrengthen by four theto visitors before the show for Shure. ‘Many Vietnamese in the Ho Chi Minh City satellite office, Pro AVL still has powerful catalogue. stages along the perimeters of the commenced at 6pm. wireless users are unaware that Continually lookingthree aheadline to the future and seeking its feet firmly on the ground. ‘Ultimately, we are trying field, each hosting array Beyond theunique field, several the wireless spectrum between products and solutions the hands of creative people training to better understand our customers’ needs,’ adds Doan systems.

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‘We haveseminars. built a good, loyal before he sets off to catch a flight to Hue to carry out a an extensive FOHinproduction zone Tiếng Ngọc Audio digital broadcasters, so we feel it is network over the years and place a high value on listening demonstration. ‘If you create the best solution for them and hosts lighting and audio control displayed a mixture of our duty to let wireless users know carefully to these inspirational, talented figures in order tospeaker systems they are happy, they will return. The best endorsement a systems, including Allen & Heath, dBTechnologies before they invest,’ commented serveDiGiCo them better,’ explains Thang. ‘In the face of increasing salesperson can receive is a returning customer.’ And, as Avid, and Yamaha consoles and Shure microphones on its sales representative, Tan Nguyen. competition, we have proved ourselves to our suppliers and, as the educator returns to the customer, the cycle is complete. such as the latest Rivage PM7 booth. Backstage, it hosted On the following day, Tiếng Ngọc the level Occupying of education continues to improve and betranslated accepted,seminars our L–R: Pro AVL purchasing manager NguyenonThu Houng with surface. the perimeter of in-depth Audio hosted another seminar The boys from Bologna – dBTechnologies flew in to assist its distributor Manh software and Via line www.proavl-vn.com work becomes a little easier.’ the pitch, 34 exhibitors promoted on Wireless Workbench andGM Thang Le AuroraNet Tiếng Ngọc Audio

Prosound Vietnam touched down for its third edition, once again at the familiar showground that is the Seventh Division of the Vietnamese military’s sports field in Ho Chi Minh City.

Richard Lawn paid a visit

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BroadcastAsia 2019 Adapting to innovation and disruption can take its toll, so there’s something almost comforting about visiting BroadcastAsia each year

Tevin Heng of Total Solution showed the Astera wireless DMX fixtures

L–R: TSL’s Chris Exelby, Swarup Mukherjee and Randy Rodriguez

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Orban’s Peter J Lee demonstrated the Optimod-FM audio processors

Nils Ahrens from Rohde & Schwarz

PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY MAY CHANGE, BUT THE same exhibitors and visitors head to Suntec Singapore each year to catch up. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the exhibition is under pressure to further establish itself as a viable attraction. Following the disappearance of some 2018 exhibitors – notably Chauvet, Christie Digital, Linear Acoustics and Panasonic – the widening, non-carpeted aisles and increasingly visible networking spaces didn’t bode well.

Rebranded ConnecTechAsia in 2018 by new owner UBM Media, the three-day technology event comprises CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia and NXTAsia to represent infocommunications, broadcasting and emerging technologies.

‘Despite significant uncertainties in today’s global economy, the pace of the digital revolution remains unabated,’ commented InfoComm Media Development Authority’s Tan Kiat How at the opening ceremony. ‘Digital technology is sparking innovation, boosting productivity, spurring economic growth and raising the standard of living for societies around the world.’

With the telecommunications sector catering to greater speed and connectivity, CommunicAsia focused on the latest developments in 5G, SatComm, fibre communications and broadband technologies. NXTAsia, meanwhile, drew visitors keen to understand how emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Cloud, Cyber Security, IoT and Smart Cities are having an impact on businesses.

In contrast, BroadcastAsia welcomed back broadcasters and personnel from houses of worship, educational facilities and hotels. Returning to Suntec Singapore for a third year, BroadcastAsia saw little of the IT crowd attending EnterpriseIT and CommunicAsia. Despite the free shuttle bus between the venues, the exchange of broadcasters and IT-savvy technicians was a trickle. OTT platforms, audio-over-IP technology, live production, UHD content and the latest film production equipment were all on display. Visitors converged to witness how the digital environment is changing production, broadcast

and content consumption as a result of emerging technologies such as 5G and IoT. With TV digitisation, networking has transformed the TV industry and this trend can only increase with the emergence of 5G and 4K. Equipment vendors and turnkey suppliers can no longer rely on infrequent big budget upgrades and, as 5G technology is set to become a reality, new customers are needed.

BroadcastAsia’s regional catchment area has decreased as neighbouring markets have matured, reducing Singapore’s dominance as a regional hub. Overseas attendance in recent years has constituted 50% of the total. Meanwhile, broadcasting revenues are in decline as younger viewers turn to FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google). Advertisers are migrating, and the knock-on effect for manufacturers and suppliers is clear. While consumer demand is driving content using 4K and 8K cameras from exhibitors such as Arri, Canon, Ikegami, RED and Sony, there was a familiar feel on levels four and six of Suntec Singapore where the themes of continued digitalisation, broadcast audio-over-IP, 4K/UHD and HDR technology dominated. Level three, meanwhile, enticed visitors with a packed conference schedule.

With Wheatstone absent, SSL hosting a demonstration at a Singaporean higher educational facility and Avid demonstrating its technologies in a level three suite, there were fewer consoles on show. Several were present, however, including Stage Tec with the latest Avatus console and Nexus router.

‘Economic changes in the industry appear to be playing a role in transforming this exhibition,’ observed Calrec’s Anthony Harrison. ‘Ten people may have come here from one facility a few years ago, but now it might be only a few decision-makers.

Our technology requires a hands-on approach; we previously conducted mini training sessions here, but the numbers now don’t warrant it. This isn’t the big international show it used to be. Although we have seen a few of our dealers from Singapore and Malaysia, fewer end-users are coming.’

L–R: Wohler’s Kim Templeman-Holmes and Mohamad Azam

Clear-Com’s Hans Chia with the Eclipse HX Iris panel

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L–R: Teoh Vie Kee of E&E and Shure’s Kevin Koh, Jack Ng and Jayme Quah

Aaron Char of Ross Video and the Carbonite Ultra video switcher

L–R: Azhar Bin Abdul Latiff of JAA Systems and Calrec’s Anthony Harrison

L–R: Riedel’s Deidre Piper and Cameron O’Neill

Lawo has been present since 2002. ‘Although we’ve met some important customers and received new leads, it’s slower this year,’ concluded Boon Siong Tan. ‘BroadcastAsia no longer remains as important as it once did as it fails to draw a large crowd anymore. Customers who attended NAB don’t feel like coming here only two months later. Much has changed with networked AV so customers simply attend shows to see new products and solutions. Lawo can share many projects with the industry. There’s less point in showing a box when we can highlight references that demonstrate how Lawo can create a solution.’

‘This show remains a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our key partners in the region in addition to their customers and end-users,’ commented Clear-Com’s Rachel Archibald.

‘For Clear-Com, it is about how we integrate IP into existing systems and what our IP solution is from beginning to end.’

‘As a Korean manufacturer, we need to exhibit as the Asian market is vital,’ commented LaON’s Miyoun Park. ‘It’s important we establish ourselves in APAC to begin with as our main competitors are based in Europe and America.

By exhibiting here, we also receive good feedback from the market, which leads to further product development.’

Riedel was inviting visitors to take up the Bolero Challenge, with contestants racing each other to set up a predefined Bolero configuration. On day two, the German innovator hosted its regular Techtalk discussion panel, with experts giving their views to the question, ‘Is Technology Empowering Production in Asia?’ ‘It’s no secret that there are fewer visitors here this year and that may be down to the split with CommunicAsia,’ commented Riedel’s Cameron O’ Neill. ‘The main players are heading to CommunicAsia and checking out what Google, Huawei and AWS are doing.’

AEQ Kroma was promoting its Systel IP HD VoiP on-air telephone system and the latest Xplorer intercom system, while Sonifex premiered its Dante-compliant multichannel VN-AI04 and AVN-AI08 audio interfaces. Fellow Brit TSL, having recently acquired US-based control and playout systems manufacturer DNF, was promoting its networkable audio monitors, including the SAM-Q. ‘Our expectations for BroadcastAsia are low and so are the visitor levels, but conversations are good,’ said Chris Exelby. ‘We’ve been

meeting project managers from the Philippines and Vietnam and, if we hadn’t exhibited, we wouldn’t have been aware and wouldn’t have picked up the business. Currently, economics are not working well for the broadcasters, so low-cost solutions such as SAM-Q are needed. The global control system market has significantly increased as broadcasters seek improved efficiencies.’

Orban’s expectations for 2019 were lowered following last year’s exhibition. ‘I have been pleasantly surprised as I’ve been kept busy demonstrating the Optimum-FM and Optimod series of audio processors and loudness controllers to a large number of specifiers from Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Vietnam who are working on projects,’ commented Peter Lee. ‘However, I have noticed that the booths are a lot smaller this year and they could have perhaps fitted everyone onto one floor instead of two.’

‘This is an important show as it allows us to demonstrate that the MC and MP products support analogue, MADI, Dante and Ravenna platforms,’ said DirectOut’s Lorenzo Sassi, sharing a booth with independent software outfit, globcon.

‘Discussions have been very positive as customers are starting to seek audio-over-IP solutions.’

‘As a manufacturer and supplier of transmissions, we’re looking for customers who are digitally upgrading their broadcast facilities,’ said GatesAir’s Jacky Yee. ‘We are studying 5G closely to see how fast and how far it will allow us to go. While we’re not yet investing in it, it’s important that we observe the trend.’

‘We’ve been coming here for 12 years to demonstrate our commentary systems, intercoms and other products. This year, we’re promoting the Divine PoE network loudspeaker for the first time and I’ve met more Sri Lankan and Australian broadcasters than in previous years,’ commented Glensound’s Gavin Davis.

‘As a supplier of commentary systems, esports is a growing business for us. Most exhibitions around the world have decreased in size and BroadcastAsia is no worse than other regional shows; in fact, the visitors here are more relevant.

When I discovered the show was returning to Marina Bay Sands next year, my initial reaction was one of horror. However, now that I know that the show is going to be located in a dedicated exhibition hall in the basement, my fears have subsided.’

Glensound’s Gavin Davis revealed Divine

Colin Quek of Loud Technologies Asia in front of some Arena Luci fixtures

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Neumann’s Wolfgang Guse

L–R: RTS’ Edward Lim, Jocelyn Wong and Jotin Mallipudi

L–R: Stagetec Asia’s Paul Lim Keng Chun, Nurul Hana Binti Mohd Hussain and Advon Tan with Stage Tec’s Jean-Paul Moerman

Lorenzo Sassi manned DirectOut’s booth

Jacky Yee from GatesAir

This year’s display of microphones provided a clue as to how the AV and broadcast sectors are evolving. With AudioTechnica and beyerdynamic both absent, only debutant Deity under the management of Chen JinFu made an appearance.

Catering for a more IT-savvy user, both Sennheiser and Shure promoted their TeamConnect and MXCW wireless/MXC wired technologies, respectively, at NXTAsia. With the participation of both Audio-Technica and Shure at last month’s InfoComm SEA in Bangkok, the numerous AV sectors catered for by the Thai exhibition may promote a better ROI than traditional broadcast.

While podcasters represent the new wave of broadcasters, the potential offered by the growing corporate, defence, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality and HOW sectors dwarves it.

Sennheiser showcased its upgraded TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) array microphone within a simulated meeting room, allowing visitors outside the sound-insulated environment to listen on headphones. ‘Dante networking capabilities and PoE technology have been incorporated into the newly designed TCC2,’ commented Faz Sallah. ‘It’s received positive reactions from the visiting SIs who prefer to have everything networked.

By exhibiting at NXTAsia, we are seeking contacts from the business communication sector, from which I’ve met several new contacts from Indonesia and the Philippines.’

Having exhibited at NXTAsia as a manufacturer in 2018, Shure delegated to its distributor, Electronics & Engineering, this year. MCX Complete wired and wireless systems together with Axient Digital and the latest SBC240 networked charging station were on display. Less visible were the free workbench application together with system-specific software such as Software SW6000. ‘NXTAsia draws professional users from the rental companies, HOWs, performance venues, education, SIs and IT who are less knowledgeable about AV solutions,’ commented Kevin Koh. ‘The IT, government and corporate decision-makers don’t necessarily understand audio, but they need it in their conferencing, huddle and meeting room spaces.

This is the right show for Shure, and we have witnessed a good mix of attendees. Although the timing is close to InfoComm SEA, we are targeting the IT community here in Singapore rather than the AV crowd in Bangkok.’

With KOBA, SMPTE, BIRTV, InterBEE and a multitude of national broadcast shows all vying for attention, BroadcastAsia is clearly attempting to cement its status as an ASEAN regional hub. Unfortunately, the split between the AV and IT venues goes against the current trend of convergence as few CommunicAsia visitors head over to Suntec.

Introducing the Ki Pro Go multichannel HD and SD H.264 recorder, AJA Video’s Robert Stacy enjoys returning to Singapore each year. ‘We’ve met many new visitors following

the introduction of Ki Pro Go in addition to the brand building we have committed to in Southeast Asia in recent years. As much as 4K and IP is driving the market in other parts of the world, production here continues to revolve around HD and even SD production.’

Like fellow level four exhibitors Arri and Ikegami, Sony inspired media operators and content creators wishing to practise camera skills or experience the detail associated with HDR, 4K and 8K resolution. Designed to streamline live content, the newly launched, palm-sized 4K HDR camcorders (HXR-NX80 and PXW-Z900) garnered much interest, while daily prize draws to win an HXR-NX200 camcorder guaranteed a flock of visitors.

Highlighting the benefits of the Ultrix v3.4 routing and AV processing platform and Piero sports graphics solution, Ross Video was also promoting its Ross Unified Venue Control System workflow, not just to broadcasters but also houses of worship and venue operators. ‘It’s the only broadcast trade show in the APAC region, so Ross does not

have much choice,’ commented Vivian Vu. ‘Our solutions are targeting more verticals today, such as esports in China.

However, we still need to enhance our brand values across all the verticals. The first day was very quiet and there is little attendee crossover across the three shows.’

‘A third of the visitors this year are coming from small production houses and newsrooms rather than big state broadcasting facilities,’ said Mike Palmer from storage management provider and cloud-first company, Masstech.

‘Visitors need to be assured and want to know who else is using the cloud and the risks involved.’

One marketing executive representing a major exhibitor pondered if the trade show era has hit a low point. ‘Buyers have more options to seek answers from user groups and forums online,’ he said. ‘They don’t need to come to Singapore, where hotels are expensive, from other ASEAN countries. There seems to be a trend towards downsizing, with more exhibitors taking minimum size shell scheme booths. Some of the larger booths from previous years are sheltered under country pavilions where booth space is often subsidised.’

Broadcasters migrating towards streaming services and the cloud will need fewer employees, though some are growing at an exponential rate, resulting in a dramatic polarisation where the middle ground is diminishing. Some of the current exhibitors will either merge or diversify to stay in business; some will go out of business.

Established media such as the Straits Times and Mediacorp are steeling themselves against the might of FAANG, possibly prepared that the worst is yet to come. BroadcastAsia can include itself in this fraternity, and cannot rest on its laurels.

The old adage ‘be careful what you wish for’ resonates when looking back three years when the majority of exhibitors celebrated the announcement of the show’s return to Suntec Singapore in 2017. The decision to return to Marina Bay Sands this year was generally greeted with optimism proving that, especially in this dynamic business, one should never go back.

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The Sony UHC-8300 and UHCU-8300 8K camera system, presented by Joan Chan

XN3’s Travis Lim and Bryan Lee with Ed Capp and Matt Anderson of Sound Devices

AJA’s Robert Stacy

2019 Dates:

18–20 June, Suntec Singapore

2020 Dates:

9–11 June, Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Total exhibitors:

634 (BroadcastAsia) and 1,148 (CommunicAsia and NXTAsia)

Attendance:

TBC

Contact:

www.broadcast-asia.com www.communicasia.com www.nxtasiaexpo.com

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InfoComm China 2019 This year’s event was moved from its usual three-day slot in April to July due to force majeure. So how did the shift affect the show?

THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL AUDIOVISUAL AND integration show in the Asia Pacific region didn’t seem to suffer too much from the forced date change, with more than 400 exhibitors from China and overseas participating in the show. Exhibitors’ evaluations of the impact of the shift differed; however, the general consensus was that the rescheduled exhibition had created difficulties when it came to planning and preparation.

Most of the big audio and video brands were located in Hall E. Yamaha moved from inside the hall to a conspicuous position outside this year, with Harman also taking a better location at the entrance of Hall E3. ‘This location has attracted more people than in previous years,’ said Harman’s Vinne Peng. ‘But the rescheduling has had a big impact on our arrangements because there were three months in between.

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but, for me, July is a better time because the NAB Show in Las Vegas and Frankfurt Prolight + Sound are both in April.’

Xilica was pleased with its location this year, which it felt attracted more visitors. ‘The show was much better than we expected; even better than last year,’ said Tim Cheung.

‘This is one of the two trade shows we participate in every year. The visitors to this show are the right profile for our intelligent control and media matrix products. China has high requirements when it comes to intelligence, and many users want to use the “one-button” control system.’

Microphone manufacturers including Shure, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica and Taiden were all exhibiting, showing mainly conference products. ‘I think the traffic is similar to last year,’ said Shure’s Wilson Wang. ‘This year, the number of end-users had increased compared with last year, when we felt that

Nexo’s Michel Brouard

L–R: Nicholas Lau and Andrew Gordon from BlackTrax

L–R: tvONE’s Mark Armon and Ken Liu We planned to have a dealer conference and new product launches in April, which were impossible to hold in July.’

EZPro’s Kane Zhang believed that the shift had an impact on attendance figures. ‘In terms of traffic flow, I think this year has decreased compared with last year,’ he said. ‘July is the holiday season and, as most projects are in the second half of the year, everyone is very busy. Many people had planned their schedules long before, and probably wouldn’t attend.’ Zhang noticed, however, that while company directors and managers stayed away, integrators and consultants still managed to make it to the show.

L–R: Mandy Chan, Daniel Chan and Alex Poon on the d&b booth Thumbs up from the Bose team

L–R: Wilson Wang and Iris Yan from Shure Kane Zhang on the EZPro booth ‘I feel that due to the date shift, there are less visitors,’ said Hu Jingdong from QSC’s distributor PCI, which was located opposite EZPro. ‘We usually plan our trade shows before the year starts. Short notice for rescheduling the dates put pressure on us in terms of manpower and demo products.’

BlackTrax was using L-Acoustics and DiGiCo to demonstrate its dynamic tracking feature. Andrew Gordon has witnessed the growth of InfoComm China. ‘The scale of the show has expanded and the technology on display is very varied,’ he said. ‘The short notice of the change did bring some difficulties

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The JTS team

The Xilica team

BUSINESS: SHOW REVIEW around 80% of visitors were integrators and consultants. I think around 30% of visitors were end-users this year.’

Not everyone was so positive. ‘The traffic is slightly less than last year; on the third day, there still hadn’t been many people, and our new product launch plan has been affected,’ said Zhang Yali from Audio-Technica. ‘However, we still attach great importance to InfoComm, and the shift was not the organiser’s fault. The

many visitors on the second day, and I think InfoComm in Beijing is growing.’

As in previous years, Crestron had built an intimate space for customers to experience its solutions. ‘We have set up scenarios according to different applications, including conference rooms, smart homes and education,’ said Frank Xiao. ‘The feedback from customers has been very good. AV is about experience. Although we were worried

1/4 PAGE UPRIGHT ClockAudio’s Tina and Jim Hallington show has a large influence on the industry, and will be rescheduled back to the end of March next year.’

Pacific Budee was announcing a strategic partnership with Extron. ‘The overall traffic has not been as good as it is in April, but there were relatively more customers who paid attention to educational applications at our booth this year,’ explained Xing Yuhang.

Outside Hall E, other exhibitors were on the second and third floors, with Halls C and D located on the other side of the China National Convention Center. Conference microphone manufacturer ClockAudio, located at the entrance to the third floor, was supporting its new Chinese distributor, Jeta, for the first time. ‘This has been a very good show for us, and we’ve been very busy,’ described Tina Hallington. ‘This is a good start for Jeta. The only thing I would say about the show is it was split up too much.’

Nexo was on the same floor in the same location. ‘I don’t think the reschedule is a big issue, though I prefer exhibitions to have the same timings,’ said Michel Brouard. ‘We had

about the economic environment and trade wars, we can see the AV industry is growing.’

This year, the NIXT! (Next Integrated Experience Technology) Conference, aimed at exploring innovative disruptive technologies driving future growth and transformation, was held as part of the InfoComm China Summit for the first time. More than 60 free seminars and forums were available over the three days, attracting 8,330 delegates.

Although it’s clear that InfoComm China maintained its previous standards, hopefully it won’t be subjected to situations beyond its control again.

The Apart and Community booth

Audio-Technica’s Zhang Yali

Hu Jingdong from QSC distributor, PCI

2019 Dates:

17–19 July

2020 Dates:

26–28 March

Venue:

China National Convention Center (Beijing)

Total exhibitors:

400

Attendance:

40,866

Contact:

www.infocomm-china.com

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Joe Begin

A speaker driver testing in a hemi-anechoic chamber

Informing acoustic design

Image courtesy of George Bullimore, director, Tymphany UK Design Centre

The added mass technique in progress for calculating Thiele-Small parameters for a driver

What are the challenges involved in loudspeaker testing and what impact can it have on acoustic design? Joe Begin, director of applications and technical support at Audio Precision, follows on from part one ONE OF THE CHALLENGES IN PRODUCING QUALITY loudspeaker measurements is mitigating the interactions of the loudspeaker with the test environment. Ideally, you want to measure the direct sound radiated from the device under test (DUT) without any contamination caused by reflections from the walls, floor or ceilings. Special rooms called anechoic chambers are available for this purpose, but they are very expensive. And, even the best ones are usually not fully anechoic at the lowest frequencies of interest. This article discusses some techniques for pro audio companies to test loudspeakers, using procedures that can help overcome challenges when the ideal test environment is not available.

When the appropriate instruments are used, quasi-anechoic measurement and ground plane measurement techniques are effective ways to get good, repeatable results when testing loudspeakers. Using these techniques, you can obtain the impulse response plus leverage nearfield and farfield measurements to improve results. From a measured impedance curve, you can also derive the Thiele-Small parameters.

Quasi-anechoic measurement techniques Quasi-anechoic measurement techniques enable measuring the frequency response of loudspeakers in an ordinary, semireverberant room. These techniques are all time-selective. They work by stimulating the loudspeaker with a broadband signal and analysing that portion of the measured response that contains the direct sound from the loudspeaker but excludes the portion containing reflections from the room surfaces.

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rectangular window with cosine tapers at the beginning and end is also typically used to create smooth transitions.

To use time-selective measurement techniques, you must first obtain the impulse response of a loudspeaker as set up in the test room. There are several methods available, each having certain advantages and disadvantages.

Impulse testing

An Audio Precision 376M03 phantom-powered ½-inch measurement microphone Quasi-anechoic techniques take advantage of the equivalence of a linear system’s frequency response and its impulse response. In the frequency domain, a system’s frequency response, H(f), represents its output magnitude and phase (or real and imaginary parts) per unit input, as a function of frequency. In the time domain, its impulse response, h(t), represents the system’s output as a function of time when stimulated by a unit impulse or Dirac delta function. These two representations of a dynamic system are equivalent, and one can be derived from the other using Fourier analysis.

Time-selective or quasi-anechoic measurements apply a window to the impulse response, eliminating any data ‘contaminated’ by reflections, and then use a Fourier transform to compute the frequency response magnitude and phase. A

Impulse testing involves applying a narrow voltage pulse to the loudspeaker and measuring its response with a microphone. The room must be large enough for the direct response from the loudspeaker to substantially decay by the time the first room reflection reaches the microphone.

The energy in the pulse is spread over a wide frequency range, resulting in a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), particularly at low frequencies, requiring many averages to be used to improve the SNR. As an older technique, impulse testing is rarely used now and is primarily mentioned here for completeness.

An alternative known as the maximum length sequence (MLS) technique is based on exciting the DUT with an MLS signal and measuring its output. An MLS is a special type of pseudo-random signal that is spectrally flat and has some interesting properties that make it useful for frequency response measurements. The impulse response is obtained by circular cross correlation of the measured output with the MLS signal input to the DUT. Once the impulse response has been derived, it can be windowed to remove the portion containing reflections, and then Fourier transformed to yield an estimate of the DUT’s transfer function.

BUSINESS: FEATURES:TECHNOLOGY RECORDING When averaging is used, MLS testing relatively strengthen customer relationships.

‘Wehas have a main high classroom immunity tostudio steadyand or impulsive noise that is not correlated here at the three further breakout rooms with with the MLS inputand sequence. is, however, different products setups,’It Bill explains. impossible ‘We welcome a to separate the linear response of the system fromofnonwide range of clientele and can offer them a host various linearities, such harmonic distortion, and they appear as948 SSL products to as create their recordings, including the AWS artefacts or peaks distributed along2. the response.

It’s impulse a working showroom δelta, Matrix 2 Sigma and Nucleus and we also offer training at our Centre of Excellence. It’s vital that we continue tosine make investments and encourage artists Log-swept measurements to interact.’

A‘SSL chirphas signal a sine signal with and continuously var ying beenispro-active in product sales training with frequency.

Using a log-swept sine signal to and us,’ continues Belle.

‘As a result, we chirp have got to know stimulate system, through it is possible understandaour customers a lotdeconvolution, better and realise that the to simultaneously derive the linear impulse relationship doesn’t end with the sale. We don’t want our response system as wellthe asstudio separate customers of to the merely look around or showroom – it’s impulse for each harmonic importantresponses that they experience it. As our customers come from distor component. carefully time-it’s vital that we varyingtion backgrounds withBy different setups, windowing transforming the understand and their Fourier unique requirements.’ various impulses, the individual response as bands booked The days when recording studios prospered functions can be recovered, from lengthy sessions to record an album which have become a distant many different audio measurements canhas be proliferated. memory as cost-effective studio equipment derived.

This has inevitably led to the closure of studios around the The log-swept sine chirp measurement hastobecome a world, with commercial facilities often needing think outside hallmark Audio Precision’s APx500 audio analyser the box in of order to survive.

Although it might be an unusual platform Continuous setup, thewith SSL the appointment sitsSweep, well withFrequency Vintage Studio’s Response and Acoustic Response measurements. feasibility as a commercial facility, thechirp two sides of the The Continuous measurement a business bringing Sweep complementary aspectsprovides to each other. multitude of audio results including level,it’s gain, ‘If you’re promoting expensive equipment, important to phase, harmonic distor tion, group delay, crosstalk, demonstrate it in an appropriate environment, so that the impulse and more.

TheofFrequency Response audience response can appreciate the value what you are promoting,’ measurement contains a subset of just these results facility, says Bill. ‘At Vintage Studio, we’re not a recording to quickly a device’s level and gain versus we’re also ameasure showroom for our partner’s products.’ frequency, andStudio its deviation from flatness.

The Acoustic When Vintage isn’t demonstrating or educating, the Response specificallyand foreducational acoustic device team is keptmeasurement, busy creating informative videos, testing, an Energy Time ve result, uploadingincludes social media posts for its Cur growing online controls community. for outside acoustic reflections for quasi-anechoic Onwindowing the recording of Vintage’s business, several full-time analysis results at of the interest testing engineersand haveseveral been assisting studiotoforusers over 10 years, loudspeakers. including chief sound engineers Nin and Bay who work long

Limitation of quasi-anechoic measurements Sometimes, the windowing in quasi-anechoic measurements truncates the impulse response before it has decayed to a sufficiently negligible level. This truncation causes errors in the estimated frequency response, especially at low frequencies.

The duration of a loudspeaker’s impulse response depends mainly on its low-frequency roll-off characteristics. To see this in an acoustical measurement would require an impulse response measured in a perfectly anechoic environment 2 An SSL Nucleus console hours to get the sound the client is after. With hourly rates starting at THB500 (US$16) per hour, the studio is affordable for up-and-coming artists.

‘We’re all trained in analogue recording and can offer expertise to anyone coming here to record,’ says Bill. ‘It’s important to know what it is like to be a customer, so we place A measurement loudspeaker and headphone ourselves in theiraccessory shoes. Thaiforpeople often say they want the testing, the APx1701 Transducer Test Interface integrates Western sound.

They want their productions to be clear and instrument-grade amplifiers and microphone power supplies big, they want their recordings to match up to the instruments with voices low ambient – difficult to obtain.

However, thetools and in the noise live room and they demand the studio low-frequency behaviour of a loudspeaker system can easily that will give them creative options.

SSL SuperAnalogue be modelled onlimited its resonant and other technology is based not just to the frequency biggest studios and it can parameters frominto simple electrical measurements of give them allderived that, fitting most rooms and budgets. We’re the system impedance. always aiming to improve, remain open-minded and continue to provide knowledge. There’s an old proverb that says when you learn, you teach – and when you teach, youfarfield learn.’

Combining nearfield and In addition to SSL, Vintage Studio has also been appointed measurements as the Thai distributor for Bock Audio, Soundelux, Furman, PMC and UK monitor manufacturer Unity Audio. ‘We can now One approach the inaccuracy of quasideliver source to to overcoming speaker solutions for our customers,’ says anechoic techniques at low frequencies involves combining Belle. ‘We enjoy great relationships based on help, support themexpertise. with nearfield measurements. farfield responsethem and We use the productsThe before introducing of the a loudspeaker atwe lowwon’t frequencies be estimated to market, and push a can product unless we’re by measurements in the nearfield, with a 100% confident. Our integrity mustfor beexample maintained, and there

measurement microphone located very marketing close to theremains driver dust can be no compromise.

Word-of-mouth the cap. This relationship is when valid at low frequencies, which the most effective method; friends talk among at themselves driver behaves a rigid piston.

A loudspeaker’s following a goodlike workshop or studio session that full-range then response can then be derived by scaling the low-frequency spreads a desire.’ nearfield measurement and splicing it with the mid- to highfrequency response measured in the farfield with a quasianechoic technique.

For the nearfield/farfield splice technique to work, the room must be large enough relative to the size of the loudspeaker for there to be an overlap frequency range. The nearfield measurement results in a frequency response curve that is much higher in level than the farfield response. The curves are combined by shifting the nearfield response curve down in level such that it matches the farfield curve at some point in the overlap region and splicing the curves together. One caveat is that if the loudspeaker system has one or more ports or multiple drivers, the technique becomes more complicated.

The live room’s drum kit is miked up for a session

Diffraction effects

When Pro AVL Asia visited, Vintage Studio had just conducted disadvantage of using aand nearfield measurement to estimate aA microphone workshop, an enthusiasm for such events the low-frequency response a loudspeaker enclosure in the was palpable. ‘Matching theofneeds of the audience to the farfield is that it does not include the effects of diffraction from budget is key; with the Bock 47 cardioid condenser mic, for the enclosure This effect causeswith an apparent ‘loss’ at example, I likeedges. to compare its features other microphones low and ripples in frequencyfor response at higher in itsfrequencies class and personalise thethe experience the customers,’ frequencies, which are not present when the driver is mounted says Belle. ‘When you host a workshop, you have an in an infinitetobaffle. opportunity see if a product matches clients’ needs. We If enclosure arefeel not they accounted for incorrect the don’t promotediffraction products ifeffects we don’t are totally nearfield/farfield splice technique, it can cause errors in the for their setup.’ estimated frequency Luckily, are software Medical careers mayresponse. have been put onthere the back burner, tools available to simulate diffraction, such ago as The Edge, from but the flame that wasbaffle ignited two decades for the Tolvan Data.

Puengrusme siblings burns brighter and brighter.

In the third and final part of this series, we’ll take a look at ground plane measurements, impedance curves and other www.solidstatelogic.com loudspeaker measurement techniques. www.vintagestudiorecording.com

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The Nexo P12 in different modes of application

Point well made

Nexo’s R&D director Joseph Carcopino and Julien Dorel, lead engineer on the new P Series, share their thoughts on loudspeaker design, past, present and future, as the French manufacturer celebrates its 40th anniversary Nexo’s Alpha system and PS Series models set a benchmark for point source. Why has it taken so long to design a 12-inch cabinet?

inventory, yet many products. Only one learning curve, yet many applications. We were aiming for a great balance of versatility and complexity.

JC: The first PS designs were launched in the early 1990s, following general parameters that were very standard in the industry at the time, particularly for a 15-inch point source cabinet. Today, motors and amplifiers are much more powerful, enabling designers to achieve higher SPLs from smaller cones, so the 12-inch has become the benchmark – most manufacturers now have a 12-inch, twoway point source in their portfolio. Taking the sum of all the characteristics of the popular models gave us the threshold of modern expectations; our challenge was to make something even more powerful.

JC: For both the P12 and the L15 partner sub, we were very careful about the dimensions of the cabinets, especially when we considered the potential for the P12 as a floor monitor. It has the low profile that is desirable for broadcast applications, and even the sub is aesthetically proportionate. Externally, we apply a special coating to the cabinet, a polyurethane surfacing that is used on our moulded cabinets, the ID Series and the Geo M family of line arrays. This way, we can exploit the sonic properties of the wood enclosure and gain the advantages of durability: the polyurethane finish prepares the P12 for use in all climate conditions and makes it tougher for stage monitoring use.

How does the P12 differ to other models on the market?

JC: All the internal parts were specifically designed and built for the P12. The big difference is down to the 12-inch horn and using a large 3-inch HF driver; this gives us a distinctive sound, thanks to the gain of the horn, and we were able to retain some of the characteristics of the PS Series. For the cabinet itself, we used a lightweight poplar veneer inside, which is 30% lighter than our standard. We’ve initiated a new 3D machining process to handle the veneer, effectively producing the equivalent of a moulded cabinet in wood. This gives us a better quality, super tough enclosure, with a curved shape that makes it easier to handle the box, particularly in a wedge monitor application. Constructing it in bent wood minimises the number of parts we have to glue together, which in turn reduces vibration and makes it sound better.

JD: The P12 is effectively a three-in-one enclosure, which the user can customise. The horn flanges can be

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Julien, this is the first loudspeaker development that you’ve led at Nexo.

What have you learned?

L–R: Nexo’s Joseph Carcopino and Julien Dorel interchanged to deliver a variety of directivities – from the 60° x 60° that is provided as standard, to a 90° x 40°, or an asymmetrical 50–100° x 40°. They can also be inverted, so that provides even more options. Only one

JD: I was an engineering student when I joined Nexo in 2010, and have spent most of my time working on the borders of the electro-acoustic and the electronics side of R&D. The P12 is very much a team effort but, for me, the P12 process has enhanced my philosophy and practice of science: from the beginning, when we ask how we can be better than others, to the testing of our ideas (and the rejection of many), to the compromises between engineered solutions and aesthetic ideals. It is actually much easier to come up with a true Nexo innovation than it is to improve on an industry standard.

Also, for this product cycle, Nexo is creating new pathways for development and manufacturing. Working with my colleagues in the factory and in the field, I’ve learned new

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The new audience stream

Developing an OTT strategy is critical in today’s social media era, says Vitec’s vice president of worldwide broadcast sales, Kevin Ancelin

PEW RESEARCH ESTIMATES THAT MORE than five billion people own a mobile device.

That number is indicative of how dependent users have become on them not only as their main source of communication but also as their main viewing screen for live and on-demand video. They’re the set-top box of choice, and it’s estimated that 73% of all internet traffic is media-related streaming.

For broadcasters, content creators and anyone with video assets needing a strong subscriber base – which is pretty much anyone these days – understanding the technical aspects of over-the-top (OTT) streaming is key to perfecting a strategy that will drive audiences.

In the broadcast timeline, OTT streaming first hit commercially in 1995. ESPN streamed a live audio broadcast of a Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees game using RealNetworks’ (then known as Progressive Networks) latest technology. Although it was only audio, it redefined the landscape of sports broadcasts. It was the first time that a live radio broadcast was transmitted over the internet so, regardless of where a fan lived, they could catch the game. Streaming audio seems like child’s play today, but that technology – Real-Time Streaming Protocol – and the increase in bandwidth availability laid the groundwork for the present streaming media environment.

Throughout the 1990s, as OTT streaming increased, content distribution networks (CDNs), which were typically used for enterprise data storage, such as banking, benefited greatly. CDNs helped mitigate the round-trip time associated with packet loss and throughput of sending a file across the world, by building networks within networks.

These basic networks adapted the use of transport control protocol.

CDNs enabled OTT by distributing assets and live streams close to the point of consumption. They pushed content to the last mile, which is critical for streaming media.

Without a CDN, video streaming wouldn’t be possible. Currently, the most common CDNs include Amazon’s CloudFront, Akamai, MaxCDN, Incapsula, Rackspace, Cloudflare, EdgeCast (Version), Fastly, Hibernia, KeyCDN, Limelight, Level3, Highwinds, OnApp, aiScaler, Internal, Azure and Google.

Even with the development of CDNs to truly make OTT streaming as viable and profitable as it is today, there needed to be a better codec. MPEG2 was not efficient for streaming.

It took the introduction of AVC, commonly

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known as H.264, in the late 2000s to accelerate the advancement of live streaming, allowing HD bit rates in the 3–5MB range, or lower.

The final piece of the OTT puzzle was creating a new point of consumption. There were no devices that truly made OTT a 24/7 necessity.

Finally, in 2007, the first iPhone came to market and changed everything. With the advent of mobile iOS and Android devices and the free use of Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming specification, OTT could flourish.

Everything OTT needed was available: the CDN to get content to the edge, a new AVCcapable codec and a point of consumption that made sense. After all, it would be comical to think people would sit in front of a palm-sized device connected to a set-top box.

Mobile devices closed the loop and created a complete ecosystem that would allow content owners, content creators and technology manufacturers the ability to securely move media – live streaming, subscription and video on demand (VOD) – out of traditional venues and rethink consumption paradigms for the first time. Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and other technologies, plus service providers like Netflix, HULU, HBOGo and soon Disney’s DSS, have enabled content viewing options that expand the experience

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far beyond traditional TV distribution methodologies – hybrid fibre-coax networks, QAM cable plants, over-the-air ATSC, NTSC, satellite DVBS and DVBS2.

Last year, global OTT revenues totalled US$70 billion, according to Digital TV Research. That is a staggering number that is only expected to grow. The same report estimated it will reach $129 billion by 2023 – an unprecedented 45% increase in five years. Those numbers are the writing on the wall. An OTT strategy is essential for broadcasters, content creators or anyone who owns assets and is looking for subscribers. What’s more, social media is a huge part of this growth. The top social media platforms for live video are Facebook, which dominates with 2.32 billion subscribers as of April 2019, with YouTube close behind with 1.9 billion users.

Facebook has been much maligned recently because of its security issues. Five months ago, the company announced that – after some setbacks – it would secure its live streaming through RTMPS. RTMPS is the secure form of the Real-Time Messaging Protocol. The ‘S’ stands for secure, requiring an SSL TLS certificate that is authenticated similarly to HTTPS authentication. Similarly, YouTube uses RTMP as well.

But with great power comes great responsibility. Streaming is the foundation for driving viewership not only for linear programmes, but also VOD assets and digital media distribution. The viability for broadcasters and content creators alike will revolve around understanding the deeper technical aspects of streaming technology and what solutions are capable of delivering the expected flawless live OTT streams to audiences. Very high-end applications, such as broadcast, will need HEVC encoders that can distribute video with ultra-low delay – 16ms glass to glass – and 4:2:2 10-bit quality, as well as a professionalgrade, high-performance IP decoder capable of supporting the bandwidth-efficient HEVC/H.265. For entry-level OTT streaming applications, H.264/AVC encoders will suffice but will have a longer delay and lower performance quality in comparison.

The heralding of streaming isn’t the death knell of cable and satellite TV. Cable and satellite TV are still components of a full distribution approach, but they’re done growing. Engaging customers and keeping their attention means bringing social media and all the technology to support OTT streaming to the forefront of the overall broadcast strategy.

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