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Here Comes TheSunset Sun Party PROJECT: HARMAN At Vietnam’s Capella Gallery Hall

LIVE: D8 Wows At Good Vibes Festival

EXHIBITION REVIEW: ProAVL and Systems Expo 2017

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AUSTRALIA - NEW ZEALAND SHOW TECHNOLOGY www.showtech.com.au

CHINA - HONG KONG A.C.E. (Int’l) co. ltd. www.acehk.com

INDIA DHAWAN STAGECRAFTS www.dhawans.com JAGMAG ELECTRIC www.jagmagelectric.com

JAPAN PRG K.K. www.prg.com/ja

PHILIPPINES RMB LIGHTS AND SOUNDS TRADING wek72@yahoo.com

SINGAPORE-THAILANDMALAYSIA-INDONESIA ACOUSTIC & LIGHTING SYSTEM www.acousticlighting.com

SOUTH KOREA TONGSUH TECHNOLOGIES & TRADING www.tongsuhtech.com

TAIWAN ACROPRO Ltd www.acropro.com.tw

VIETNAM ITCSTAR JSC www.itcstar.com

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04 FIRST WORDS 06 NEWS 20 VIDEO FILES 22 ENNOVATIONS EXHIBITION REVIEW 32 PROAVL And SYSTEMS EXPO PROJECTS 41 AUSTRALIA: Australia’s Blacktown Upgrades To Community 42 VIETNAM: HARMAN Delivers At Capella Gallery Hall 44 KOREA: APG Wires Jeju Theatre For Sound 45 AUSTRALIA: Brolga Theatre Goes MultiPlatinum With Elation Platinum Seven 46 KOREA: Community At Gangneung Ice Arena 47 THAILAND: Symetrix Prism At The Heart of Bangkok’s YG Republique

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LIVE 48 ISRAEL: Here Comes The Sun 50 SINGAPORE: NEXO’s GEO M10 & Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Debut At IGNITE! 51 INDIA: JMY Sound And Light Celebrates India With CHAUVET Professional 52 CHINA: “Most Memorable Is Hangzhou” With HARMAN 53 SINGAPORE: DPA Microphones Transform TENG Ensemble’s Live Sound 54 MALAYSIA: D8 Wows At Good Vibes Festival 55 JAPAN: Martin Audio XE500 Unveiled At “Rock In Japan” Festival 56 AUSTRALIA: JPJ Audio Tours With Icehouse 58 EVENTS LISTING

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Looking to sell your equipment?

This may be an odd First words with me touting about the recently launched GearSourceAsia site. Over the many years of publishing the magazine, I have seen many companies finding ways to sell their equipment – some through carousel, e-bay, facebook, word-of-mouth and even email blasts.

Now GearSource has launched their Asia platform with a team in Singapore, which should help selling and buying equipment a more seamless experience.

There needs to be an eco-system that allows companies to buy and sell equipment. Most of the time the reason to sell is to enable the company to upgrade to new equipment or it may be that the equipment no longer fits the company’s plans.

Buyers some time want a short term plan or it could even be companies in developing countries that want the technology but do not have the ability to purchase the equipment brand new, for now.

Ram Bhavanashi Editor, India And Middle East ram@spinworkz.com

Julie Tan Admin & Circulation admin@spinworkz.com

Jimmy Chin Design And Production jimmy@spinworkz.com

Here is where a portal like GearSourceAsia comes in handy. GearSourceAsia is part of GearSource LLC, an established platform with a track record of 15 years. With zero cost to register and list your equipment, the site helps sellers reach a global audience. It helps that the the portal is dedicated to our industry, which means those visiting the site are potential buyers as well.

Natalie Chew Writer natalie@spinworkz.com

So that is my pitch. Why am I writing this here? I have often been approached both by buyers and sellers for help to buy and sell equipment and here is the solution.

Michael Mitchell MEDIA REP IN NORTH AMERICA Broadcast Media International Tel: +1 631 673 0072 mjmitchell@broadcast-media.tv

Go check out the site:) Thomas Richard Prakasam Publisher/Editorial Director thomas@spinworkz.com

To subscribe to Entertainment Technology Asia click here: http://www.e-techasia.com/subscribe/ PUBLISHED BY Spinworkz Pte Ltd, 51 Bukit Batok Crescent, #06-10 Unity Centre, Singapore 658077 Tel: (65) 6316 2716 Fax: (65) 63162715 www.spinworkz.com

Disclaimer Entertainment Technology Asia is published 12 times a year. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine is to be reproduced, whether mechanical or electronic without the prior written consent of the publisher. Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or the publisher. Unsolicited contributions are welcome but the editor reserves the discretion to use them. Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy and honesty in both editorial and advertising content at press time, the publisher will not be liable for any inaccuracies.

Please be informed that products and company names mentioned in this publication may be protected with tradenames, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Our non inclusion of such symbols is not an indication of us not recognising the copyright but rather to have a common look across our articles. Misuse of tradenames, trademarks or registered trademarks is strictly prohibited. It is the obligation of our readers to check if company names and products are protected with tradenames, trademarks or registered trademarks.

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Dev Electronics Organises Thrilling Showcase At The Audio Fest 2017

INDIA: Dev Electronics recently showcased a plethora of industry favourites as well as state-of-the-art pro audio technologies at the inaugural edition of the highlyanticipated Audio Fest 2017.

comprising live sound rental company owners and professionals, live sound engineers, installers and system integrators, DJs and music producers, and other industry professionals.

Held at Mumbai's Nehru Centre on 19 and 20 July, The Audio Fest 2017 was conceptualised as a platform for Indian pro audio professionals across applications to explore a mix of products & technologies, knowledge and serious business networking.

Dilip Devjani, Director of Dev Electronics, shared: “The Audio Fest 2017 has truly been a festival of professional audio in every sense of the word. From showcases of the best in pro audio technologies across application segments to intense knowledge sessions to serious and meaningful business networking – The Audio Fest 2017 had it all.

The show catered to every single need of all industry professionals, and thanks to the support of all our partners, our dedicated clientele, and all our respected industry fraternity who graced the show with their presence and showered us with all their support and good wishes, the Audio Fest 2017 turned out to be every bit as amazing as we had imagined it to be. A great big thank you to the industry once again for all their support – you have boosted our confidence and morale to a whole new level; and now we’re eagerly looking forward to 2018!”

At the show, Dev Electronics showcased a variety of technologies, spanning product segments such as Point Source Loudspeaker Systems, Line Array Systems, Drivers and Components, Digital Mixing Consoles and Power Amplifiers.

The Audio Fest 2017 also delivered seminars and product training sessions conducted by industry professionals, with sessions by Sennheiser, Harman Professional, Pioneer DJ and Yamaha.

As a unique initiative, The Audio Fest 2017 drew visitors from all over India, with the visitor profile mainly

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TDC Opens Its Doors AUSTRALIA: An exclusive TDC Open House recently held at TDC’s Alexandria Headquarters enabled production professionals to get their hands on ground-breaking technologies, talk to expert TDC teams about how these new tools can be used in future projects, and to peek at the latest tools and technologies coming out of worldwide R&D labs.

“While we’ve always been known for using the latest video technologies in innovative ways to realise our clients’ projects, we’re now getting ahead of the game by developing and deploying technology such as automation, motion tracking and real time content generation that will be the future of live entertainment,” said Michael Hassett, managing director at TDC. “Throughout the Open House event, our clients rebooked for double appointments and brought their important clients with them. The audience included many of Australia’s leading production people from TV, corporate, theatre, artistic groups, graphics houses along with eager students from NIDA and the Australian Film and television institute.”

These VIP guests had the opportunity to see some of the world’s latest and best video technologies. TDC

has expanded their capabilities to include show previsualisation, motion tracking, automation with technology demoed by TDC experts using d3, Notch, Blacktrax, the latest UDX projectors from Barco, along with TDC’s broadcast OB capability, and high resolution creative LED offerings.

The showcase concluded with a resident technical DJ and party. www.tdc.com.au

APG Has Moved!

The Sales & Marketing as well as Administration departments have moved to a new office near the Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport, just 20 minutes away from Paris.

ADDRESSES: APG France & ACTIVE AUDIO 332 Bd Marcel Paul 44800 Saint-Herblain Cedex France FRANCE: APG has completed the move to a new location.

The production and R&D departments are now located in Nantes (West of France) in the same building as Active Audio.

Since the end of June, APG speakers have already been assembled there on a new dedicated production line.

APG France - Paris 33 rue des Chardonnerets Bâtiment F 93290 Tremblay en France France www.apg.audio/en

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GEFCO Systems Exclusive Distributor For EAW In GCC Region

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MIDDLE EAST: GEFCO Systems has been named the exclusive distributor for Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The announcement was made by EAW President and General Manager TJ Smith.

Dubai-based GEFCO Systems recently opened their doors with Owner Glen Kershaw at the helm. Kershaw has 10 years’ experience in the UAE and GCC pro audio industry.

GEFCO Systems provides value added distribution (VAD) of their brands to the GCC region as well as design, technical support, and after sales service for customers seeking professional expertise in the region.

“Glen and his team provide the expertise and experience necessary to expand our reach and visibility in the region,” explains Smith. “The combined years of experience they offer will be invaluable to audio professionals in the

territory. I am confident they will add tremendously to the success of our sales team.”

GEFCO Systems’ design team is made up of EAW-certified engineers who have a combined 25 years’ experience in the pro AV industry. The company provides a bi-monthly training course that delves into product information, specifications, and EAW Resolution training. A quarterly seminar attended by EAW representatives offers audio professionals on opportunity to interact directly with the company.

“We are very pleased to be the exclusive distributor of EAW products in the region,” concludes Kershaw. “It is an amazing company with incredible solutions for live sound reinforcement and installation applications of any size. It will be an exciting year of growth for both EAW and GEFCO.” www.eaw.com

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ANSATA & AVID Conclude Live Mixing Masterclass With Robert Scovill

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INDIA: ANSATA recently joined hands with AVID to deliver a series of intense live mixing masterclasses in Mumbai and Bangalore, which was conducted by award-winning engineer Robert Scovill.

A veteran sound engineer and winner of six TEC Awards as best live mix engineer, Robert Scovill shared some wisdom while addressing live production scenarios. Spanning an illustrious career, Robert has worked with several worldclass performers like Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Rush, Prince, Matchbox Twenty and Deff Leppard, among others.

The masterclasses were conducted in Mumbai on 2 August and Bangalore on 3 August, and had been designed to help participants get the most out of mixing with the AVID Venue S6L system. Referencing a practical demonstration of the VENUE S6L system, Robert delivered a precise overview of the system and shared the workflow that he personally follows while mixing live on the console, as he dwelled on the basic yet important mixing features such as gain staging, how to build show files, create and use custom layouts, use groups to effectively plan a live show, and understand previously unexplored facets of the console.

Robert also discussed aspects such as delay compensation in the live world scenario and dealing with latency in digital consoles – both of which form a critical part of live sound mixing, especially for large scale concerts. Additionally, he spoke about using the ‘Universe’ and touchscreen

workflows along with the Venue software while working with the I/O processing channels to mix more efficiently, and went on to share more intricate tricks such as the Abbey Road method to send reverb, New York Compression and more.

The sessions in both cities enjoyed a rousing response, clocking approximately 120 attendees in total, with visitor profiles across both cities comprising serious participants from the realm of live sound encompassing aspirants, amateurs and professionals. The two sessions in Mumbai witnessed attendance from audio institutions (students & faculty) for the first, and the second for engineers and seasoned professionals. The session conducted in Bangalore witnessed attendance from a mixture of students, institution faculty members and seasoned engineers and audio professionals.

The sessions witnessed attendance from some of the country’s top engineers like Mujeeb Dadarkar, Ashish Saksena, K.J Singh, Lee Braganza, Hozaifa Sayed, Dwayne Das, Bruce Rodericks, Mark Thomas, and Sean Bout; along with noted industry professionals like Felix Remedios, Warren Dsouza, Manish Mavani, Anish Purao etc. who are the head honchos of some of India’s leading sound rental companies.

Participants in both cities had a dedicated time slot for Q&A where questions, doubts, ideas and more, were

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appropriately addressed by Robert. And needless to say, they were extremely happy to have had the opportunity to personally interact with and learn the nuances of live mixing from a seasoned and decorated engineer like Robert.

Engineer Ashish Saksena said: “Every time Mr. Scovill comes down we learn something new and amazing. This time was no different; we had an awesome workshop on mixing workflows and console management for a large number of tracks, and the entire experience was very enlightening to say the least.”

Hozaifa Sayed (senior faculty, department of sound at SeamEdu Media School) added: “It is always a pleasure to learn something new, and when it comes from a world renowned and respected engineer like Robert Scovill, the experience is just enhanced to a whole new level. Getting to know the intricate details of the VENUE S6L system and learning the finer nuances of the craft of live mixing

from Robert was enlightening on so many different levels.

The way he incorporates real-world examples into his dissertation is absolutely amazing and makes the entire experience of learning so very relatable and memorable.”

Robert also praised the attendees for their knowledge, focus, passion and unbridled enthusiasm for live sound and also spoke about how India is now a place for the next crop of talented young mix engineers. He commented: “India is a very fertile ground filled with energy right now with regard to music and concert production. If I contrast this visit to my last visit just a few years ago, the amount of growth in both knowledge and of modern audio concepts and techniques is striking. There is a real and sincere hunger for insights in how the rest of the world works and they are putting that knowledge to use here. I am also thrilled by the amount of VENUE console adoption that has taken place in this region of the world.” ansata.net

AC Lighting Services And Green Hippo Ensure Major Malaysian Awards Take SHAPE MALAYSIA: The Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios was the scenic setting for the TM Group Awards 2017, and AC Lighting Services Malaysia (ACLS) took charge of the prestigious event’s video design and programming.

The annual gathering sees up to 2,500 TM Group staff, from across Malaysia, come together to recognise achievements from all divisions in the company. The TM Group is Malaysia’s leading telecommunications company, having launched in 1946 and since evolved to become the country’s largest broadband services provider.

ACLS is Malaysia’s Green Hippo dealer as well as a lighting and visual creative. Charged with designing and planning projection coverage for the event, ACLS also handled media server solutions. The team, led by visual programmer Kumar Shan, specified a pair of Hippotizer Karst, a single Hippotizer HD V3, plus a Hippotizer Grasshopper V4. ACLS linked this cocktail of Hippotizer Media Servers, using all eight outputs, to projectors via fibre optics. All the Hippotizer Media Servers were Art-Net controlled by MA2 on PC command and fader wing.

Critical to the success of ACLS’s plan – “vital for this gig”, said Kumar – was SHAPE, Hippotizer’s complete 3D projection mapping tool. Using SHAPE, Kumar and his team controlled three projectors in portrait mode to create a 16802 feet backdrop; two projectors for the stage front façade; a brace of projectors for the shark tooth screen; and a further projector pair for IMAG screens.

CD Advertising, with input and approval from TM Group, designed the stage and screen layout, with Framemotion Studio and MMU teaming to create visual design contents.

ACLS also worked with Show Gear Production, the Kuala Lumpur-based professional sound, lighting and video technical consultants and suppliers. www.green-hippo.com

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JR Chai Joins Altman Lighting As New Asia-Pacific Sales Director GLOBAL: Altman Lighting is pleased to announce the continued expansion of their International Sales division with the appointment of industry-veteran Jimmy “JR” Chai as their new APAC Sales Director.

With a vast amount of experience in both the architectural and entertainment lighting industries, Chai will oversee all sales channels across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, while strengthening key relationships with distributors, dealers and lighting professionals throughout the region.

“I have personally known JR for a number of years and with our growth in the Asia-Pacific market, we are very fortunate to have him join our sales team to strengthen our client relationships and continue to expand our market presence,” stated Julie Smith, Altman Lighting General Manager.

Manager for Philips Entertainment, as well as the Chief Technology Officer for 5 Star Media in China. As a graduate of Loughborough University, Chai joins North American Sales Director Nick Champion and EMEA/Latin American Sales Director Jaime Friedstadt to complete the Altman Lighting International Sales division.

“Over the last several years, the Asia-Pacific market has experienced a sustainable growth in the architectural and entertainment lighting industries,” said Chai. “Knowing the history behind Altman Lighting, and the passion behind the leadership team, I am very excited to be joining their International Sales division and I look forward to continuing to build on our strong client relationships.” www.altmanlighting.com

Having most recently worked as the EAP Head of Projects for ARRI Asia, Chai has also served as the APAC Sales

Laservision Wins Three Stevie Awards In 2017 International Business Awards

Shannon Brooks, Laservision’s newly appointed CEO and General Manager overseeing the creation and installation of “IMAGINE” said: “We are exceptionally proud of our creative and technical teams here at Laservision. Being honoured by the IBA affirms that we are continuing to bring the best Mega Media entertainment to the world. We wouldn’t be able to do that without our incredibly talented and forward thinking creative and technical teams.”

GLOBAL: Laservision Mega Media has been recognised and awarded on theinternational stage, receiving two Gold and one Silver Stevie Awards in the 14th Annual International Business Awards (IBA).

Taking top honours for “Creative Department of the Year” and “Technical Innovation of the Year” for their work in the entertainment industry, Laservision was also awarded a Silver award as “Creative Team of the Year” for the creation of “IMAGINE”, their latest multi-media installation in Dubai.

IBA Judges from across the globe have commented on the high calibre nominations received this year.

“With the level of achievement documented in the nominations from 60 nations, the Stevie Awards are proud to honour organisations that demonstrate a high level of achievement in a variety of industries” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. www.laservision.com.au

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Acoustic & Lighting Thailand Launches SSL Live In Thailand

THAILAND: One of the most anticipated events in the Thailand Audio Visual industry took place on 21st June 2017. The moment many in Thailand were waiting for finally arrived as Acoustic & Lighting System ("A&L") officially launched Solid State Logic Live ("SSL Live") in Thailand. Organized by A&L and SSL Asia, the event took place in a luxurious hotel convention hall at Srinakarin, Bangkok. "The Grand Four Wings Convention was the right place to launch the SSL event," commented Veera Lee, A&L Thailand Branch Manager. "The event was definitely successful, as many key industry players were present at the event," continued Veera.

The spotlight for the event was the 2 units of SSL Live L500 that were on display in the event. These 2 units garnered a huge interest among the audience present at the event.

"It is an eye opener for me to witness not one unit but two

units of SSL Live L500. In the sound industry we often hear the quality and performance of the SSL Live L500 sound console but I never actually experienced the performance until today. It definitely lived up to its name as a digital sound console that is easy to configure," commented one of the guest. The SSL L500 consist of multiple faders and utilities. The multi-touch screen allows sound engineers to freely control sound in their preferred setting. "Digital workflow with a sense of analogue control," commented another. "It will be a game changer in the Thailand audio visual industry," commented Veera. "When we heard that SSL Asia will be officially launching their product in Thailand, it was an exciting news for us. A&L Thailand is more than willing to provide our services to expand the SSL Asia market. Thailand has the potential as we see more and more events and concerts being held in this region," continued Veera.

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Rental company SMILE Light & Sound System known for providing excellent services was given the opportunity to set up the venue together with A&L Thailand. Having such amazing sound console system, it is only reasonable to provide the best sound output for the audience to experience. "For an event such as this, there is no doubt that the RCF speakers should be used," commented one of the sound technician on duty during the setup. A total of 8 units of RCF speakers were use throughout the event.

2 units of RCF TTL6-A were used as the main speakers while another 2 units of RCF TTS56A for the subwoofers.

These were more than enough to cover the event area. In addition to the 4 speakers, 4 units of RCF ST15-SMA were used for the stage monitoring. For the audience to better experience the performance and the quality SSL Live L500 has, A&L Thailand hired local bands to perform for the audience. "It allowed us to try out the SSL Live L500 in a live setting," responded an audience. As for the lighting console, Avolites Titan Mobile and Titan Mobile Wing were used.

Throughout the event, guests were offered hands on experience with SSL trainers. They were given the

opportunity to experience the console for themselves. "I felt these hands-on experience is a plus to the event. I am satisfied that I was able to have a basic understanding on how the SSL Live L500 operates," commented a guest.

"I think the event was very successful, we had a number of key players and key companies that were present in the event. We also saw a large interest in the Live series.

Everyone did a great job," commented Malcolm Chan, General Manager for SSL Asia. "As for SSL Asia marketing in Thailand, I would say our marketing efforts will be constant and will be in line with our entire outlook for South East Asia. We will be keeping the region up to date with Live products. Recently in 2015 we did something for Singapore; we brought in a FOH Simon Thomas who did the FOH mixing for Sam Smith. Continuing the strategy we will constantly promote SSL Live as a whole as one of our key marketing strategies," continued Malcolm. "One of our products we would like to highlight is the Dante Stage Box. It was a slight pity that we could not showcase that product here due to the huge demand for it hence a shortage of stock. It would be a game changer because of the new Dante compatibility and capability of this stage box. This new box will bring versatility to the industry be it in the rental market or fixed installation as this new stage box allows the live console to work with other manufacturer's consoles without reducing the sound quality," commented Malcolm.

"Moving forward, we will work closely with SSL Asia in expanding the SSL market in Thailand as well as coming up with great marketing strategies and awareness campaigns to educate the AV industry on the importance of digital sound console in various installations," ended Veera. www.acousticlighting.com

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CHAUVET Professional: Bigger Is Better

P.A. People – The AO Logo

CHAUVET Professional introduces its Ovation battens, which take advantage of the extended colour capabilities and superior colour renderings of the RGBA-Lime colour mixing system to offer ideal lighting for stage and theatre. The wash lights also come with a holographic filter for enhanced wall/cyc grazing ability.

The P.A. People of Australia was responsible for rolling out an iconic logo device for the Australia Open that happened earlier in the year. The 3.2m high threedimensional logo, complete with a video screen on its front and LED pixels covering the side surfaces captivated the audience with its sheer sizze and stunning imagery.

The 3.9mm pitch outdoor LED screen is almost 7m long and 850mm deep. This video shows the AO logo in all its glory. You can read the full story in the link as well.

Digital Projection: M-Vision Laser 18K

Christie Digital: Creating an interactive full-court arcade games area

The video introduces Digital Projection’s 18,000 lumen single chip DLP M-Vision laser projector touted to be the brightest 1-Chip laser projector. Promising stunning colours and super bright images with a powerful seven-point colour correction feature, the projector allows for multi-axis orientation. A smartstack system allows projectors to be stacked without hassle. In addition users can control the projector remotely via a PC software.

Though not from this region, we felt that this video shows interesting use of mapping and motion tracking technology.

Quince Imaging and Cleveland Cavaliers transform the Quicken Loans Arena basketball court into interactive fullcourt arcade games using Christie Pandoras Box discreet motion-tracking technology.

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Columbus McKinnon Expands CM Tornado 360° Hoist Offering, Includes 3 & 6 Tonne Units Columbus McKinnon Corporation has expanded its CM Tornado 360° ratchet lever hoist product line to include new 3 and 6 ton capacity units. Ergonomically designed for increased safety, the patent-pending CM Tornado 360° allows the operator to be moreproductive with significantly less effort compared to conventional ratchet lever tools.

“Since the initial launch of the CM Tornado 360° late last year, we have continued to look for ways to make this innovative hoist even more versatile for our customers,” said Andre Schon, Senior Global Product Manager – Manual Hoist Products. “With the addition of 3 and 6 ton units to our initial 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton offering, we have rounded out our product portfolio and given customers even more options for their lifting, positioning and pulling applications.”

The CM Tornado 360° redefines ratchet lever hoists with its unique Sidewinder lever handle. The Sidewinder lever handle features a 360° degree rotating lever and a fold-out revolving handle. Working in unison, these integrated components allow the operator to realize the full potential of 360° rotation while working in a safe and ergonomic position.

This helps reduce repetitive wrist action experienced with traditional lever hoists, letting the operator utilize a full 360° range of motion to work up to 12 times faster. The CM Tornado is available in 3/4, 1-1/2, 3 and 6 ton capacities with standard lifts up to 20 feet. Additional lifts are also available. The hoist features an industry-leading lifetime warranty and meets ASME B30.21 manually operated hoist standard.

Outside of the North American market, this hoist is available to customers under the Yale brand as the Yale Ergo 360° ratchet lever hoist. www.cmworks.com

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Electro-Voice Introduces EVOLVE 50 & ELX200 Series Electro-Voice has introduced the EVOLVE 50, a user-friendly portable powered column system with remote system control and streaming.

The EVOLVE 50 is a full-range column loudspeaker with eight 3.5-inch neodymium drivers, matched with a 12-inch subwoofer, and gives 120º horizontal coverage and 40º vertical coverage.

The speaker array has a maximum sound pressure level of 126dB and a total system weight of 77lbs, and is suitable for DJs, mobile entertainers, bands and singer/ songwriters. The EVOLVE 50 also boasts quick cable-free connections securing pole to sub, ensuring easy setup and a tidy appearance.

The company also introduced its new ELX200 portable loudspeaker series with remote system control – suitable for working musicians and DJs, the loudspeaker series is the next generation of the ELX line. The lineup includes 10-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch twoway models, as well as 12-inch and 18-inch subwoofers. Both powered and passive versions are available.

Additional features to the ELX200 include Signal Synchronised Transducers (SST) waveguide design, and QuickSmartDSP, which provides easy system setup via an intuitive single-knob user interface with liquid crystal display.

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ETC Releases New Mobile Remote Apps For Eos Family Consoles Eos family control becomes even more versatile with the release of the newly-upgraded iRFR and aRFR iOS and Android mobile applications. Both remote apps boast fully-redesigned user interfaces, more intuitive connectivity and an expanded feature set, including a full-feature keyboard and direct selects. This redesign is available as a free update for anyone who has previously purchased the iRFR or aRFR application. Note that software v2.6 must be installed on the host Eos device (console, RPU, laptop, etc) for these revised applications to work.

All app sale proceeds will be donated to charities that support lighting and theatre professionals in need. There are two versions of each app: one supporting Behind the Scenes (BTS), a US-based charity that assists production personnel in need, and one supporting Backup, a UK-based equivalent.

The existing apps – renamed iRFR Classic and aRFR Classic – will be available as free downloads. The iRFR Preview is unchanged.

Cobalt users take note: only the Classic apps are compatible with Cobalt family consoles. If an inadvertent update occurs, users can revert to the previous software free of charge by downloading the appropriate Classic version.

More information about the new remote apps may be found here. www.etcconnect.com

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NEXT-proaudio Introduces New LAs418G (Ground Stack Version) NEXT-proaudio has added the LAs418G to its Subwoofer options – the new ground stack version of the current LAs418 does not offer array options, which allows for substantial weight reduction while keeping the same design and performance.

The LAs418G houses two long excursion, high-power 18" drivers providing the same ultra-low frequencies at a very high SPL and delivering precision and punch at incredible sound pressure levels.

The LAs418G is suited for applications where very low frequency extension is required.

The cabinet volume with optimized port tuning features extremely high peak-to peak excursion capability, is capable to deliver true sub performance down to 24Hz at -10dB. The new version, Las418G, incorporates 8 handles (4 each side), balancing the total weight of 87kg.

Housed within a multi-laminate birch plywood enclosure and finished in textured black semi-matte coating, the LAs418G can be deployed in either standard or cardioid configuration using the parallel wired Neutrik NL4 connector on the front of the subwoofer.

The new LAs418G is available as 2x8ohm or 2x4ohm (specially designed to be driven by Powersoft X series, X4 or X8), and is currently available for order. next-proaudio.com

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Laser Components BWA-MON Allows For OnSite Monitoring

Slight changes in the beam profile of high-power laser systems can cause severe consequences. The Beam Waist Analyser Monitor (BWA-MON) by Haas Laser Technologies provides users with continuous real-time data covering the entire laser beam profile. Mistakes are detected as they happen and can be fixed before damage occurs.

The BWA-MON is the only monitoring system without any moving parts, and uses an identical reflection of the actual beam to determine characteristics like beam waist and size, M-squared or thermal lensing. Working at 50Hz, the system allows for several measurements per second.

Thanks to its modular build, the BWA-MON can easily be adapted to the needs of any specific application. More information may be found here.

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Martin Audio Introduces New Loudspeaker Range; User Guides Martin Audio has announced the discontinuation of their original LE Monitor Series (LE1200S, LE1500S and LE2100S) – this comes after the introduction of the new LE Series Stage Monitors, the LE100 and LE200, which produce a near-rectangular coverage pattern over a listening plane at head-height, and a wide horizontal coverage close to the monitor that gradually reduces as distance increases to maintain consistent SPL and tonal balance.

The company has also introduced the new SX Subwoofers, the SX118 compact subwoofer and SX218 dual-driver subwoofer. Because of this, the WS218X and WS18X have been discontinued.

Martin Audio is also streamlining their range of wall brackets so that there will be only one model for almost all products – orders will continue to be fulfilled with the current brackets (unless otherwise specified by customers)

until stock is consumed. A guide for deployment of these brackets may be found here.

Updated loudspeaker parameter information, including for the new LE Series and SX Subwoofers, is now available here. The company has also released user guides for the new LE Series Stage Monitors, as well as the iKON Amplifier. www.martin-audio.com

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PROAVL And SYSTEMS EXPO

Rosalind Ng, MD,GIEC, addressing VIPs and exhibitors at the Opening Ceremony

Guests at the Opening Ceremony

The second edition of ProAVL and first edition of Systems Expo was held from 26 to 28 July, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The exhibitions were held in conjunction with the Tourism Technology Asia exhibition. The organiser, GIEC, had certainly put in effort to provide a more wholesome approach to the exhibition. Within the Hall there was an open seminar area for talks and panel discussion. A designated Career Hub area was also set aside to engage those who were interested to know more about the industry. Five companies had also taken up space within the Career Hub to look for potential employees. This space was created in partnership with the Government Association e2i and the Singapore Talents, Artistes & Resources Association (STAR).

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in the evening, each stage came alive with all the solutions working in tandem to create an experience. The idea behind this was to showcase the different solutions and the impact that they can create. A brief introduction after each show highlighted the solutions and their capabilities. This was a first for the organiser.

Minuit Une PRO ARENA: With a stage of its own at the PRO ARENA, Minuit Une took the chance to showcase its full range of solutions and how they could create a unique experience.

In relation to Systems Expo, there were two panel discussions on Future Enterprise and Interactive Education as well as a Smart Hospitality talk that was held at the level 3 seminar rooms of the expo centre. At the show floor an “iExperience of Tomorrow� interactive exhibit brought visitors through an experience in a hospitality and enterprise environment. The space was built and equipped with the latest SMART technologies such as Automation, Mobile, Collaboration, Audio Visual Equipment and more.

The integrated technologies allowed visitors to get a hands-on experience of how technology can change the experience in a hotel and enterprise environment.

Seminars and panel discussions were held at the open Seminar space at the exhibition floor

iExperience of Tomorrow interactive exhibit

The Career Hub

The highlight at the Hall was the PRO ARENA. Three stages were set-up within the exhibition hall to showcase professional audio, visual, projections, lighting, controls, and special effects that contribute to an exceptional entertainment experience. Each stage was a combination of different brands and twice a day at mid afternoon and

Inside the iExperience exhibit meetings made easy with voice instructions to Alexa that than does the necessary like switching on the projector

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recall presets; turn on/off phantom power, low-cut filter, automatic mixing and acoustic echo cancellation (AEC); change IP configuration (Auto or Static); and more.

Delegates at the Dante training seminar

Spinworkz contributed to the exhibition by bringing in for the first time in Asia, Audinate’s Dante Level 1 and 2 training. This was held on the second day of the exhibition and saw 126 delegates with some overseas delegates from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and India making their way to Singapore.

GIEC had put much effort to create three days of learning, networking and creating experiences for visitors. For that we salute them.

SHOW FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS

Audio-Technica’s ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer made its debut at the exhibition. Featuring intuitive use, superior echo-cancelling and flexible web remote functionality, the ATDM-0604 is a six-channel automatic mixer ideal for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, courtroom proceedings, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs.

Audio-Technica’s SmartMixer technology allows channels to be mixed automatically in gate or gain sharing mode, ensuring consistent, high-quality audio output from all inputs in a setup, without the introduction of feedback, excessive ambient noise, or comb filtering. Controls and LED indicators on the mixer’s front panel allow users to easily adjust input/output and gain levels; set and

Panasonic showcased their 75” 4K Touch Panel. At the booth, this interactive touch panel was used as a Wayfinder.

It is also suitable for meeting rooms and classrooms or in spaces where touch enabled information is required. The multi-touch screen offers anti-glare processing for high visibility and even features built-in whiteboard software for PC-less operation.

A Smarkake Creative Multi-Display processor working behind the scene of the four Panasonic screens

Beijing Tricolor Technology Co., LTD partnered up with Panasonic to showcase their solutions. Four Panasonic screens were connected up to a Smartkake Creative MultiDisplay processor which supports one channel 4K input and displays the flexibility on the 4 screens. The processor has three different kinds of port: DVI/HDMI/DP and supports horizontal and vertical screen display wall. Multiple

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SmartKake processors can form a cascade system through daisy chain.

Soren and Michael of GLP

At the Complete AVL stand, GLP showcased their final version of the JDC1 lighting fixture. The RGB panels have been upgraded and the brightness has been further increased. GLP also launched their FORCE120 Big Fan in Asia at the exhibition. The Big Fan is now full swing in production.

The ESCO stand showcased a number of AV solutions.

These included the Microsoft Surface Hub and a separate videowall that showcased an integration of solutions working together. The Panasonic 2x2 videowall was supported by a pair of Bose speakers. Content management was handled by a Signbox system and wireless presentations enabled by Kramer VIA and live streaming duties handed over to PTZ Optics.

The other key solution at the stand included the newly released Crestron Mercury. The Crestron Mercury combines video conferencing, collaboration and control in one easy system.

Extron exhibited their new Quantum Ultra video processor.

Quantum Ultra is a modular 4K videowall processor with high-performance scaling and windowing technology which accommodates a wide range of applications. It features the Extron Vector 4K scaling engine and HyperLane video bus capable of carrying a multitude of high-resolution sources for unmatched real time performance. A single processor can support multiple videowalls with mixed resolutions and screen orientations, providing flexible system design with minimal complexity and cost. Customizable output resolutions, output overlap, and mullion compensation provide compatibility with nearly any display technology.

SpeedSwitch and Key Minder Technology deliver virtually instantaneous switching speeds for HDCP-encrypted content.

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“We wanted to reinforce that we have a dedicated team and resources to support our partners and clients,” said Yusof of Bose. On showcase was the different solutions from the Business Music system segment as we as the portable systems.

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d&b audiotechnik who were present at last year’s edition were also at the exhibition to reinforce the message that they are well and truly in the region to offer training and support. “We also met with our customers and sales partners over the exhibition period to discuss projects and sort out any of their concerns,” said Ben Millson, Technical Sales Specialist APAC, d&b audiotechnik Asia Pacific Pte.Ltd. Rosco Light Pad

Pacific Lighting offered visitors the possibility of creating snow with their snow machine from snowbusiness.com, that uses dry foam technology. Liquid goes through heated pipe so there is very little water content in the snow flakes which makes them evaporate fast. Also showcased was Rosco Light Pad. The Acrylic LED panel is fully customisable in terms of shape and size. RGB, Variable white, Fixed colour temperature options is offered and the panels are IP67 rated. The panels can be used as advertising panel light box or even in reception counters.

Bose presence at the show was to convey the message to the industry that Bose Pro Division is in Singapore and fully committed to the industry in Asia.

d3 Technologies took the chance during the event to show off their laser projection capabilities with the d3 Designer, a software that enables users to visualise, design and sequence projects – the software may also be used onsite as a show controller thanks to its MultiEdit capabilities.

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For Enttec, Pro-AVL was a chance to show off its range of lighting solutions.

Lighting and Sound Distribution showed off its newest brands, including Minuit Une, Enttec and Fenix. For Minuit Une, it was a chance to debut display their M-Carré and M-Pyramide, both disruptive lighting devices based on Immersive and Versatile Laser (IVL) technology. Australian lighting brand Enttec also displayed its range of pixel dot and light bar solutions.

QSC K12.2

KV2

At the Sindo Exports stand, the highlight was QSC's new K12.2 from their K.2 series, with a 2000-watt class-D amplifier module and saveable/recallable scenes for commonly-used applications. Also displayed was KV2 Audio's new ESD15, which incorporates a coaxial 15” transducer with a 1.75” Nitride Titanium Neo Compression Driver.

At the Kinesys stand, the buzz was all about the synchronisation of their truss structure with LED panels using the Kinesys Hoist as well as Elevation, their variable speed chain hoist control, at the ProAVL PRO ARENA. At the AV-SCIENCE booths, various brands displayed their latest solutions, such as MIPRO's MA-505 Portable Wireless System – the PA System boasts several features including a wireless receiver with 16 auto-scannable frequencies, and a one-touch scan and ACT sync button for easy channel setup.

Sharp's BIG PAD series showed off their newest addition, the PN-40TC1, suitable for huddle rooms, meeting booths and learning areas.

With the Sharp Display Connect, content on the PN-40TC1's screen may be shared simultaneously with up to 50 devices, and files may be exchanged between devices connected to the PN-40TC1. The PN-40TC1 also has an expansion slot compatible with the Intel Mini Open Pluggable Specification (Mini OPS), which supports the addition of a wireless or HDBaseT receiver board.

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AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Blacktown Upgrades To Community New PA system provides all-weather reliability for softball centre

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riginally developed as the playing and training venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Softball competition, Blacktown International Sportspark’s Softball Centre remains the finest Softball facility in Australia, hosting a wide programme of prestigious national and international tournaments and training.

advantage of R SERIES lies in its wide range of models, which provides all the throw and dispersion pattern combinations needed to optimise any system for complete and consistent coverage.” Kirby continued, “For the Softball Centre the coverage required four R.5HP, fourteen R.594TZ and two R.35-3896B.”

Maintaining its facilities as the premium venue, the Softball Centre recently commissioned Sydney based integrator, Kayder, to install a new main PA system. The brief was to provide a durable all-weather system with superior speech intelligibility, while maintaining extended response for full range music when required. Working together with Hills, the leading AV distributor in Australia and New Zealand, the system was designed utilizing Community R SERIES loudspeakers chosen as the optimum solution to meet the client’s criteria.

For ease of use with flexibility, Kayder designed the system with full Crestron control. System DSP is handled by Q-SYS and QSC amplifiers were chosen to power the Community loudspeakers.

Blake Kirby of Hills commented, “In addition to outstanding intelligibility, sound quality and all-weather reliability, the

“A leading international venue such as the Softball Centre deserves a class-leading sound system, and that’s what has been delivered,” concludes Kirby. “With glowing reports from the installer and end-user alike, the system will provide the best possible experience for fans for many years to come.” www.communitypro.com

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VIETNAM

HARMAN Delivers Superior Audiovisual Experience At Vietnam’s Capella Gallery Hall

Convention centre now outfitted with HARMAN audio equipment and Martin RUSH lighting fixtures

management systems, which provide excellent clarity and perfect coverage,” he said. “JBL EON 600 series speakers and subwoofers provide high-impact sound reinforcement when our events feature professional entertainment, and Soundcraft Signature Series consoles ensure the mix is top notch.”

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pened in November 2016, the Capella Gallery Hall is an upscale convention centre in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Featuring striking modern architecture and gorgeous interior design, the multifunctional space hosts a wide variety of events, ranging from luxurious weddings and private parties to international business conferences and industry conventions.

To ensure a world-class guest experience in each of its five large ballrooms and main lobby, the Capella Gallery Hall hired systems integrator Ba Sao Investment to implement a complete HARMAN AV solution consisting of JBL speakers, Soundcraft mixing consoles, a dbx speaker management system and a Martin lighting rig.

“Since opening less than a year ago, we have quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest event spaces in the city, hosting very important conferences for local and international businesses alike,” said Quang Dat Vu, Technical Manager, Capella Gallery Hall. “In order to maintain a standard of excellence across all aspects of our events, I trust HARMAN products to deliver superior audio quality and reliable operation.

“Each of our grand ballrooms are outfitted with JBL Control 24CT ceiling speakers and dbx DriveRack VENU360 speaker

In addition to the HARMAN audio equipment, the Capella Gallery Hall installed Martin RUSH lighting fixtures in the Capella Gallery Hall’s grand ballrooms to enhance their elegant beauty and provide an engaging visual experience for guests. The Martin RUSH Multibeam 2 is a versatile fixture, providing powerful mid-air effects with its ten individually controlled long-throw beams. With fifteen gobos and seven colors, the compact and energy-efficient Martin RUSH Wizard delivers a large variety of dance-floor looks. The Martin M-Touch enables easy DMX control of the Martin RUSH lighting fixtures, allowing the staff to easily design unique looks to suit each event’s needs.

“The Capella Gallery Hall is a unique space that has been carefully planned to provide an exceptional guest experience,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, Asia Pacific. “We are privileged to have our products utilized by the Capella Gallery Hall and we are very happy to help the Capella Gallery Hall surpass their guests’ expectations.” www.harman.com

Products Used: JBL EON 600 Series Speakers JBL Control 24CT Ceiling Speakers JBL CS Series Mixer/Amplifiers Soundcraft Signature Series Consoles dbx DriveRack VENU360 Speaker Management Systems Martin RUSH Multi Beam 2 Lighting Fixtures Martin RUSH Wizard Lighting Fixtures Martin RUSH SM850 Fog Machines Martin M-Touch DMX Controller

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KOREA

APG Wires South Korea’s Jeju Theatre For Sound APG loudspeakers installed add to audience immersion for popular comedy show

Nanta shows, the traditional samul nori music is performed with improvised instruments such as cutting boards, water canisters and kitchen knives, so sound is at the very heart of this hugely popular musical”, commented Sangwoo Do, CEO of Soundplace. “PMC Production wanted to immerse the audience in the show in order to rejuvenate the experience.”

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s Korea’s largest island, Jeju has been the country’s favourite domestic holiday destination for years thanks to its beautiful beaches, luxurious countryside… and its theatre for Nanta, a hugely popular South Korean non-verbal comedy show incorporating traditional percussion. Now visitors to Jeju Theatre can enjoy the show even more, thanks to world-class acoustics delivered by a range of APG loudspeakers.

Nanta premiered in Seoul in 1997 and has since been staged in 18 countries including in Broadway. Run by PMC Production, the show is also performed daily in four Seoul theatres, making it the longest-running show in Korean history. Built for Nanta performances exclusively, the 659seat Jeju Theatre has welcomed over one million visitors since its opening in 2008 and was due for an audio upgrade to provide the best sonic experience to its audience.

The musical has a simple back story of three cooks attempting to finish preparing a wedding banquet within a strict time limit while the manager installs his incompetent nephew among the kitchen staff. The show involves acrobatics, magic tricks, comedy, pantomime and audience participation.

Korean integrator Soundplace was appointed to refurbish the theatre with pristine audio. For this project, the theatre and auditorium specialist selected a full APG setup: “For the

Soundplace installed two clusters of line arrays in L/R configuration, each comprising of two APG UL115B bass speakers, five UL210 top speakers and one TB218S subwoofer.

Multipurpose DX15 coaxial speakers cover as infill on each side of the stage, while a further two ultra-compact MX0 coaxial loudspeakers reinforce first ranks as front fills.

Grégory Dapsanse, marketing & business development director at APG, praised the quality of the integration: “Soundplace successfully achieved an efficient sound design and great tuning despite a big challenge: in such a mid-size venue, the system has to be compact and discrete while providing enough SLP with large headroom to reflect the huge dynamic range from the percussions. Because of the nearby walls, the Uniline directivity control was critical to avoid reflections and ensure high intelligibility and sonic precision all the way to the last row.”

“We have been working with APG since 2014 and we have always been impressed by the capacity of their speakers to reproduce a ‘pure’ sound that truly represents the vocals and instruments. The Uniline range is particularly interesting as it provides great sound control within a compact size”, concluded Sangwoo Do. www.apg.audio

Equipment and list of products: (4+10+2) UL115B+UL210+TB218 - Main L/R 2 x DX15 - Down Fill L/R 2 x MX0 - Front Fill

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AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Brolga Theatre Goes MultiPlatinum With Elation Platinum Seven

Elation Platinum Seven RGBWAC-UV LED washlights result in theatre crew workflow change

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he Brolga Theatre angle and ‘silent mode’ in Queensland’s make it a workhorse Maryborough in built for theatres.

Australia is a typical “Having the amber regional venue – its LED is critical for a 900 seat proscenium good white,” observed arch theatre hosts an Robert. “The market international ballet troupe talks about RGB or one night, Jimmy Barnes CYM but the Platinum the next, and a local Seven is a mix of dance school the day both; whichever you after. Though the venue prefer, you’ve got. The is just 17 years old, UV is also one of the changes in technology big selling points. We mean replacement lamps finally have a good UV are no longer available for wash on stage, and their wash lights, leading we’ve also been using Robert Haigh, Operations Technician with the Broga Theatre. the staff to assess how it to make our colours to upgrade for the future. The future, as they see it, is ‘pop’ a bit more.”

Elation’s Platinum Seven RGBWAC-UV LED wash light.

Producing 38,500 Lux at one meter on five degrees “We knew we have to move to LED and intelligent fixtures,” minimum zoom, the Brolga’s Platinum Sevens have more said Robert Haigh, Operations Technician at the Brolga. “We than enough power to handle any production thrown at could afford to replace our wash, but not our profiles, so it them. “They are, literally, brilliant,” commented Robert. was an easy decision to go to a moving fixture that could “We now have more brightness on stage than we used to provide a wash, and in the case of Elation’s Platinum Seven, get from our 2K white wash, but we’re getting it across all work as a profile in many senses.” colours. There’s good coverage with no holes as you walk across stage, and, while it’s not a shuttered fixture, there’s Twelve Elation Platinum Sevens have now replaced an still no spill.” amazing 48 Fresnels in the Brolga’s rig, leading to big changes in the crew’s workflow. “Since we’ve installed The Brolga Theatre was introduced to the Elation Platinum the Platinum Sevens, we haven’t had to focus a profile,” Seven by Graeme Hicks of Entertainment Production reported Robert. “We can focus the Platinum Sevens down Supplies, whose regular visits to The Brolga to demonstrate to an 800mm circle on the floor from our wash position, new equipment were often accompanied by staff from so we can quite happily use them as a drum or lead singer Australian Elation distributor Lexair. “Lexair and EPS have profile. For a rock band, for example, we get all of the been great at keeping us up-to-date on what’s in the benefits of movers from the bling point of view, but when market,” said Robert. “We have had great technical support we turn off the wash, we can refocus as a profile.” from both of them, though we haven’t needed much because the products have been so intuitive and reliable.”

The Elation Platinum Seven uses 19 25W LEDs in red, green, blue, white, amber, cyan, and UV to provide lighting www.elationlighting.com techs with incredible flexibility. Its 5 to 50 degree zoom

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KOREA

Community Delivers World-Class Audio For Gangneung Ice Arena All-weather R SERIES provides cool audio for icy rink

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ocated in the city of Gangneung on the east coast of South Korea, Gangneung Ice Arena is a new indoor venue which has been built for world figure skating and short track speed skating events in 2018 and as a permanent legacy facility for local recreational use.

The Gangneung Ice Arena has a seating capacity of 12,000 and houses two 60m x 30m ice rinks, for competition and training respectively. With four floors above ground and two underground, the state-of-the-art arena has been designed using an environmentally friendly ice cooling system.

achieve the required sound levels and coverage. These are supplemented by four R2SUBDF subwoofers, which add low frequency extension and impact for wide bandwidth, high quality music. The system is controlled from a Midas PRO2/IP console, with Symetrix Edge DSP. Lab.gruppen C 28:4 amplifiers power the Community loudspeakers.

The training rink uses a less powerful but similar system, to give skaters consistency of audio quality for training and competition. In the training rink, Desco used fourteen R.25-94Z and eight R.5-94Z. The training system also uses a Midas PRO2/IP console, Symetrix Edge DSP and Lab. gruppen C 28:4 amplifiers.

The sound system for the Gangneung Ice Arena was designed and supplied by Inter-M Corporation, assisted by Desco Co. Ltd. on the installation. The Inter-M design was accurately calculated for the required intelligibility, sound levels and coverage and was based around Community R SERIES loudspeakers.

Inter-M’s selection of loudspeakers for this world-class venue was based on the need for high quality speech and music, power and accurate coverage. The all-weather R SERIES was also seen as the ideal choice for the venue, with the ice rinks presenting challenging climatic conditions.

For the main competition rink, Inter-M used forty R2694Z high power, full-range, three-way loudspeakers to

www.communitypro.com www.inter-m.com

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THAILAND

Symetrix Prism At The Heart Of Bangkok’s YG Republique Symetrix Prism DSP links all zones of the multi-zone, multi-venue complex

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he latest addition to Bangkok's vibrant network of eateries and nightclubs, YG Republique offers visitors the opportunity to eat, drink, and dance in the heart of the city's nightlife district. Opened

by Asian entertainment giant YG Entertainment Inc., YG Republique is a multi-floor, multivenue complex, incorporating multiple distinct spaces including a restaurant, lounge, bar, and nightclub, all linked by a Symetrix Prism 16x16 DSP to ensure seamless and simple processing and distribution from one zone to the next.

With interests in music, event management, music publishing and more, YG Entertainment Inc. recently marked its 20th anniversary. It also has a substantial footprint in venues, including YG Republique's unique injection of Korean culture into the Thai capital. Needless to say, only the best was good enough for the venue's audio technology, and YG Entertainment engaged leading audio video integrator Fuzion Far East, led by Product Specialist & Project Manager Benjamin Walters.

Flexibility of audio processing and distribution was a crucial consideration, says Walters. "It was imperative that music from any venue can be sent to any other venue," he offers.

"This applies not just to background music, but also to the DJ and live band sets taking place in YG Republique's club and pub areas."

Walters and his team designed a powerful and comprehensive Dante-based audio network utilizing audio processing and management via a single Symetrix Prism 16x16 processor. The Prism's 128 (64x64) channel capability is augmented by a Symetrix xOut 12 Dante

expander for additional output capacity. Five Attero Tech unDX2IO Dante interface wall boxes handle inputs and outputs throughout the YG Republique complex, while ARC controllers provide easy and intuitive end-user operation.

Quest loudspeakers and amplifiers are installed throughout the complex.

"Simply put, the Prism 16x16 and the xOut 12 Dante expander provide the quality and the number of outputs we required, and at a great price point," says Walters. "With Symetrix ARC controllers installed on each floor, there is also a great flexibility of control over volume and other key settings."

Walters reports a positive response to the overall system after the opening weekend. "The audio is of the highest quality and is flexibly processed and managed throughout and of course the Prism is fundamental to achieving that." www.symetrix.co

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Here Comes The Sun ISRAEL

Light Architects Cochavi & Klein depend on wysiwyg, bringing show to life.

Photo credit: Yosi Mamia and Albert Lalamaiev

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hen Light Architects Cochavi & Klein were engaged by "The Tripping" production group to create spectacularly different lighting for a special sunset party in the Gan Haslaim (Rock Garden) of Tel Aviv’s famous Yarkon Park, they came up with the concept of a giant “Electronic Sun” positioned 20m high in the air behind the elevated DJ and VIP areas.

Based around a 3-ring circular truss, this huge 8 meters diameter backlight structure carried 48 of Robe’s 19-segment Spiider LED fixtures together with 24 of Robe’s fast, ultra-narrow Pointe fixtures, and two dozen 4-light mole-fays. The entire structure was suspended at a pretilted angle from a 66m mobile crane.

The party started at noon, taking thousands of party lovers on a journey through the sunset and into the night. The DJ booth was located in front of the rocky hill, with a beautiful

back scenery full of ancient stones. At 20:00 when the sun went down completely, the Electronic Sun then rose behind the hill.

The Spiiders were run in their 122-channel extended mode, enabling pixel mapping through an MA VPU media server as well as the creation of complex and subtle effects and patterns. This was combined with output from eight fog machines resulting in dynamic, varied and visually exciting lighting and effects.

Lighting was controlled using a grandMA2 system and was programmed by Omer Israeli, associate lighting designer and programmer at Cochavi & Klein. Additional project credits include Dor Aichner, lighting crew chief and Itay Harpaz, stage manager. Itamar Bar Shavit was the technical producer of the event. Lighting and audio equipment was supplied by Argaman Systems, one of Israel’s leading

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rental companies. Structures and trussing came from Stage Design, lasers from Saar Lasers and the crane was provided

by Dror Cranes.

and wysiwyg played a very important part in the process that let this project come true,” added Klein. www.cast-soft.com

For the passionate team at Cochavi & Klein such a project is just not possible without the assistance of wysiwyg lighting design and previsualization software. In the words of associate lighting designer and programmer Omer Israeli: “Beginning with the first sketches and lighting plots, through the 3D renders and pre-programming of the show, wysiwyg let us bring our design to life.”

Eran Klein, lighting designer and co-owner of Cochavi & Klein added: "With wysiwyg we could give the customer the opportunity to see with their own eyes what exactly was running through our imaginations. We have inspected and learned through wysiwyg to look at different point of views and angles that helped us to determine what would be the optimal angle and height for the Electronic Sun stage element.” wysiwyg also saved the client money in crane hours due to pre-programming, and enabled the elimination of potential any windy weather problems. “We truly believe that CAST

Gear List: 48 X Robe Spiider 24 X Robe Pointe 12 X Robe BMFL Spot 24 X Four Light 18 X Two Light 22 X Par 64 NS 2 X Patt 2013 24 X Sunstrip 20 X Q7 12 X Atomic 3000 8 X Look Solutions Fog Machines 2 X GrandMA 2 Light 1 X GrandMA 2 Full Size 1 X MA Lighting VPU Light 1 X MA Lighting 8PortNode 1 X MA Lighting NPU

Photo credit: Yosi Mamia and Albert Lalamaiev

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SINGAPORE

NEXO’s GEO M10 System & Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Debut At IGNITE!

NEXO’s new mid-size line array made their high-profile debut as the main stage PA at the IGNITE! Music Festival

The stage setup for IGNITE! Music Festival.

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rganised by the Republic Cultural Centre (Republic Polytechnic), the two-day IGNITE! Music Festival featured an all-local lineup of artists and bands.

Although known as a student music event, the music festival is recognised for its technical staging standards and has a reputation of providing a state-of-the-art AV experience.

NXAMP4x4 controller/amplifiers fitted with NX.DT104 network cards to operate on the Dante network.

The RIVAGE PM10 also made its debut at the event, providing the mix at the front-of-house while a Yamaha CL5 provided the monitor mix onstage. www.yamahaproaudio.com

Yamaha took the chance to deploy its latest NEXO and Yamaha products, and the main stage was powered by the mid-size GEO M10, NEXO's latest line array system which partners a 1.4” titanium diaphragm HF driver with a single Neodymium-magnet 10” driver.

The system was configured with left and right arrays, each using 8 x GEO M10 modules flown beneath 2 x GEO MSub15s. 8 x LS18 subs were put on the ground in front of the stage, with NEXO PS15s used for outfill and PS10s for frontfill. The whole system was driven by 4 x NEXO

The RIVAGE PM10 provided the front-of-house mix for the music festival.

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INDIA

JMY Sound And Light Celebrates India With CHAUVET Professional

CHAUVET Professional sets the mood to celebrate Independence Day in India

performance. He also relied on the Rogue’s split-colour capabilities and dual colour wheels with seven colours to cover the stage and crowd in a rainbow of hues.

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ugust 15 is India's Independence Day, and holds a special meaning for the people of Lenasia Township, as the location where a young Mahatma Gandhi staged a famous protest in the early 20th century to advance the cause of civil rights for South Africa’s Indian population. Later, when he returned to India, Gandhi would employ the idea of non-violent civil disobedience that he had honed in South Africa to win independence for his native country, and in the process, change the world.

This year, as India celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence, Lenasia hosted an array of events to mark the occasion. Among the most moving and colourful was “Celebrating India” at the township’s Patidar Hall, which featured a performance by the Kashvita Music and Dance Academy. Creating a bright and upbeat background for the spirited performances on stage was a vivid Vikash Maharajdesigned lightshow that featured CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Spots supplied by JMY Sound and Lighting.

Maharaj arranged six of the 240W moving LED spots across the upstage deck. Drawing on their 16.5-degree beam angle and intense output, he used them to create dynamic aerial effects that energized the Independence Day celebrations and accented key moments in the

“Colour is very important to the overall mood of this event,” said Vishal Nana, president of JMY Sound and Light. “We specified the Rogues because of their ability to create a multitude of colours.

Their split colour beam was also a factor. This feature and the Rogue’s gobo capabilities helped Vikash create a wide variety of looks for the program, not only during its dances but during various presentations.”

In addition to lighting the performers and crowd, the Rogues were used to accent the stage backdrop and other scenic elements that reflected Indian art and culture.

“They are very versatile fixtures,” said Nana. “When Vikash directed them straight up, they created stunning patterns on the venue ceiling. At other times, he had them shoot out towards both sides of the stage to create a fan effect.”

Being LED fixtures, the Rogues also kept temperatures comfortable on stage for the event’s performers, many of whom were young children. The enthusiasm of these young people bathed in colourful light served as a beautiful reminder to all in attendance, that Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle has indeed made the world a better place. www.chauvetprofessional.com

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CHINA

HARMAN Professional Solutions Offers Premium Sound For “Most Memorable Is Hangzhou” Public Performances

Acclaimed performance from the G20 Hangzhou Summit deploys cutting-edge audio solutions

by JBL, Soundcraft, Crown and BSS for its highly anticipated public debut

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mpression Wonders Arts Development Co., Ltd. recently deployed a complete HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system for the public debut of “Most Memorable Is Hangzhou.”

Staged with Hangzhou’s famous West Lake in the background, “Most Memorable Is Hangzhou” was originally created to welcome visitors to the opening gala of the 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit. The G20 performance became an international sensation and even received praise from Chinese President Xi Jinping for its innovative visuals, breathtaking stage design and stunning musical performances.

Thanks to strong interest from the public, Impression Wonders Arts Development and director Zhang Yimou created a new version of “Most Memorable is Hangzhou” with enhanced visuals, interactive effects and an updated audio system design by Mr. Jin Shaogang, a legend in the Chinese audio industry.

The production presented several unique challenges. The seating capacity for the public performance increased from 1,200 to 2,000 with the addition of 800 retractable seats. Additionally, the seating was distributed sporadically throughout the venue, making it difficult to achieve consistent audio coverage. Furthermore, the audio system was deployed on the water in two boats, so it needed to withstand the elements.

Shaogang selected JBL VTX Series speakers, JBL AE Series speakers and JBL EON Series speakers to deliver a premium audio experience that would match the show’s stunning visuals. The entire system was powered by Crown I-Tech HD Series amplifiers, and mixed using Soundcraft Vi Series digital mixing consoles and BSS digital audio processors.

HARMAN distributor ACE provided the audio solutions. harman.com

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SINGAPORE

The TENG Ensemble Transforms Their Live Sound with DPA Microphones

The TENG Ensemble’s performance heightened by usage of DPA microphones at Fullerton Hotel

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he clarity and fidelity of DPA microphones helped The TENG Ensemble to deliver a stunning live performance at the iconic Fullerton Hotel Singapore.

Entitled Where the River Always Flows, this debut outdoor performance transformed the Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s East Garden Square an extravaganza filled with the nostalgic sounds of Singapore’s heritage music.

DPA d:vote Instrument Microphones were used to amplify a combination of western and Chinese instruments that were played during the performance.

These included a cello, a Sheng and a Guzheng. Audio engineer Steve Zhang also specified a DPA d:facto Vocal Microphone for the Ensemble’s renowned countertenor Phua Ee Kia. Commenting on his choice of microphones, Zhang says: “Phua Ee Kia has a uniquely expressive and dynamic voice, therefore the d:facto Vocal Microphone’s high SPL handling and wide dynamic range ensured that his performance was not constrained by technical limitations, even in the slightest.

“For the instruments, the impressive clarity of the d:vote Instrument Microphone was a major advantage – as was its flexibility. This minuscule gooseneck mic can be mounted conveniently on top of clips that come in various shapes and sizes. Even for an instrument as unconventional as the Sheng, the d:vote 4099 manages to provide a solution that allows fluid on-stage movement of the musician, so that he is able to fully express his artistry.”

Established in 2004, The TENG Ensemble is a collective of music educators, scholars and award-winning instrumentalists who create and develop projects in Chinese

instrumental music. The TENG Ensemble performances fuse traditional and contemporary influences to create a sound that is current, visionary and guided by Asian aesthetics.

The TENG Ensemble’s works highlight the significance of Singapore’s songs and places in shaping the Singaporean sensibility of today. By revisiting heritage songs and presenting them in a contemporary way, the ensemble also aims to spark interest in the history of South-east Asian music and its place in the modern world.

For the Fullerton Square performance, the TENG Ensemble were joined by accordionist Syafiqah ‘Adha and 2016 Noise Singapore alumni, Mars. The concert featured a new set of Singapore-inspired works including songs by P Ramlee and Zubir Said and a mash up of Rasa Sayang and Di Tanjong Katong. They also performed two East-West pieces specially commissioned by The Fullerton Heritage.

A video of the performance may be viewed HERE. www.dpamicrophones.com

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MALAYSIA

D8 Wows At Good Vibes Festival D8 gives off good vibes at hipster music festival with equipment lineup

Photo credit: Future Sound Asia

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he fourth edition of the Good Vibes Festival was recently held at The Ranch @ Gohtong Jaya in Genting Highlands – featuring artists such as Pheonix, Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, Kodaline and The Kooks, the two-day music festival drew a crowd of approximately 15,000 despite the rain.

ROBE, while the Heineken Star Club used equipment from PR Lighting and Martin Professional. Highlights included the Void Acoustics’ Air Motion and Stasys Xair brought in from the UK for the front-of-house, and Void Airten V2 and Venu 115 used for DJ monitors – these new solutions were brought in specially for the festival.

Having been involved in the festival ever since its inception in 2013, Digital Aid once again provided the necessary equipment for the festival’s main stages (RED and BLUE), as well as the Electric Field and Heineken Star Club areas. They also worked closely with Retina Production, a professional visual company.

One reason why the respective solutions were used for the Good Vibes Festival was due to past experience, as Digital Aid had used the same solutions at this same event for a previous Good Vibes Festival. Although the music festival and setup faced minor challenges such as gloomy weather for the duration of the festival, Digital Aid remains confident that their clients were thoroughly satisfied.

The main stage used equipment from L-Acoustics, Clay Paky, ROBE and Martin Professional. The Electric Field used equipment from d&b audiotechnik, Clay Paky and

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JAPAN

Martin Audio XE500 Unveiled At “Rock In Japan” Festival

New XE500 floor monitors join hands with new iK42 amplifier for electric experience Not only Tomo, but many other musicians and sound engineers expressed their surprise at the quality of this monitor during the festival.

In fact the XE500 combines enormous output capability with exceptional sonic performance, coverage control and consistency. From a touring perspective, the drivers feature powerful neodymium magnet structures, both to maximise performance and reduce weight.

“Rock In Japan” is one of the biggest open-air events of its kind in the country, and is held on four days over two consecutive weekends in August.

Martin Audio Japan has deployed its MLA speakers for this event for many years, and once again they covered the main Grass Stage with their equipment for the 2017 edition.

While this again included the MLA series, all attention was focused on the new XE500 floor monitors along the front edge of the stage, seen for the first time in Japan and Asia Pacific. Powered by an equally new Martin Audio iK42 amplifier it made an outstanding debut on the main stage.

As monitor engineer, Tomo Nishigawa who mixed rock band, Dragon Ash on the opening day, commented, “When I tried it before the show, I felt it was really suitable for a female singer with a whispered voice. We went in without any rehearsal onstage but the monitors caused great excitement. In fact after the show, the band musicians described the experience as ‘really superb!’ The XE500 monitor could reference the sound so clearly that each of the musicians could define whether the sound was coming from the monitor or the DJ set during the show. We have never experienced such a faithful reproduction before,” he added.

There were seven stages at the event in total, and Martin Audio products featured on four of them: On the Grass Stage, the PA was made up of main hangs of 22 MLA elements on each of the two main hangs, with 18 MLA outfills each side. A further eight MLA were deployed on the right side only as the park layout is non-symmetrical.

Martin Audio products also featured on the Lake Stage, with main PA hangs of 12 MLA on each side, and 12 mono MLX subwoofers installed in front of the stage. Meanwhile, Park Stage and Forest Stage each saw 10 MLA elements hung on each wing, with complementary sub arrays, the former also with 10 MLA Compact.

Following the festival, Martin Audio Japan said it was anticipating high demand, as it delivers the first batch of XE500s to its Japanese clients. martin-audio.com

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AUSTRALIA

Avid Venue Console Takes Centre Stage

The rental company talks touring with the 40-year-old band

Photo credit: Troy Constable

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ith a career spanning 40 years, iconic Australian band Icehouse has influenced millions with their music, and are well-known and loved by audiences across generations. To the delight of many, the band has just announced more dates for their 40 Years Live Tour, especially since all their tickets are currently sold out.

Touring with an audio package from JPJ Audio, the tour utilised in-house PA systems where available with JPJ supplying speaker systems when required. FOH Engineer Richie Robinson, who has mixed for the band since their return to live shows in 2011, used an Avid Venue S6L, saying it is one of the best mixing consoles on the market.

“I had used an Avid Profile since 2007 and always loved working on it,” he remarked. “However, it got to a stage where I thought ‘well that’s the sound of it’ and decided

to try some other consoles that had better preamps and a more open sound stage. While I usually liked the sound of them, I didn’t fall in love with their operating systems as much as I did with the Avid Venue gear. When the Venue S6L came along and I tried it out, I was blown away with how good it sounded. It’s a real win for Avid and I think you’re going to see a lot more of them.”

When Richie used to mix Icehouse on an Avid Profile, he implemented a combination of Waves plug-ins and outboard reverbs but he’s been happy with the way the onboard fx plugins sound with the new console.

“With the combination of the new audio engine in the console running at 96khz and the plug-ins running on the AAX DSP cards, even the Avid reverbs sound a whole lot better to me,” added Richie. “I’ve gone back to using the

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ReVibe reverb which sounds really good and other than that, I bought a few 3rd party plugins for some other eq, compression and saturation flavours. I miss some of my Waves plug-ins but it’s been cathartic to ditch what you’ve been using for so long and just go ‘wow, that sounds so good just straight out of the console!”

One 3rd party plug-in that Richie has used often with Icehouse is the Brainworx bx-console channel strip by Plugin Alliance which he implements over many channels.

“There’s a subtle character thing going on with that plug-in that suited this band” said Richie.

Richie uses the Snapshot and Layout features on the console for all the songs, mainly for turning on and off required input channels and for keeping the top fader layer populated with the key input elements for each song. He also found that snapshotting the effects on the Venue S6L was a very handy tool. As Iva Davies wrote and produced so many of Icehouse’s tunes, he can be quite specific with the echoes and delays used on the original recorded versions so Richie decided to snapshot all of the echo effects. That way he doesn’t have to worry about adding the correct tap tempo to each song - when he recalls

the snapshot to the next song all of the stored effect parameters are recalled.

Microphones were fairly standard with a selection of Shure wired and radio microphones, a couple of AKG414’s for drum overheads plus Sennheiser and Audio-Technica Australia microphones. “We have a Shure KSM9 for when Iva plays an oboe in Man of Colours and that’s probably the funkiest mic we have.” said Richie. “We’ve tried a few different mics on it but that’s the one we kept coming back to.”

Onstage, the band are all on Shure PSM1000 IEM’s with most of them using the Shure SE846 ear buds. In addition, Iva has a couple of d&b audiotechnik M4 wedges in front of him as he occasionally removes one of his IEMs. Sidefills are L-Acoustics Arcs with dv-Subs and the drum sub is a pair of d&b Q-subs. Monitor Engineers for the tour were Paul Kennedy (now out with Midnight Oil) and Matt Debien who both used a Yamaha PM5D with an Apogee Big Ben word clock. www.jpjaudio.com.au

Photo credit: Troy Constable

FOH Engineer Richie Robinson

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EVENTS LISTING 2017 September 5 – 7 2017

October 17 – 19

September 26 – 28

October 25 - 27

October 11 – 14

October 25 – 27

Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China Site: www.building.messefrankfurt.com.cn

InfoComm India 2017 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, India Site: www.infocomm-india.com

Prolight + Sound Shanghai Venue: SNIEC, Shanghai Site: http://prolight-sound-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt. com/shanghai/en/visitors/welcome.html

October 12 – 14

Broadcast India Show Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre Site: www.broadcastindiashow.com

Prolight + Sound Middle East 2017 Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Site: www.prolightsoundme.com

Broadcast Indonesia Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia Site: www.broadcast-indonesia.com

Vietnam Pro-AV & Lighting Fair 2017 Venue: ICE, Cultural Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam Site: www.proavlight.com

November 17 – 19 Conference programme starts on November 13 LDI Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, USA Site: www.ldishow.com

2018 Jan 14 -16

CABSAT 2018 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Site: www.cabsat.com

Jan 25 - 28

NAMM Show 2018 Venue: Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, USA Site: www.namm.org/exhibit/wn18

Feb 06 – 09

Integrated Systems Europe 2018 Venue: Amsterdam Rai, Amsterdam, Netherlands Site: www.iseurope.org

Mar 21 – 22

IoT Asia Venue: Singapore Expo, Singapore Site: www.internetofthingsasia.com

Apr 09 – 12

NAB Show 2018 Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, NV, USA Site: www.nabshow.com

Apr 10 – 13

Prolight + Sound Frankfurt 2018 Venue: Frankfurt am Main Site: pls.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/aussteller/ willkommen.html

Apr 11 – 13

InfoComm China (IFC) 2018 Venue: China National Convention Center (CNCC) Site: www.infocomm-china.com/en/

May 10 - 13

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2018 Venue: Area A, China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China Site: prolight-sound-guangzhou.hk.messefrankfurt.com/ guangzhou/en/visitors/welcome.html

May 31 – June 02

PALM Expo 2018 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India Site: www.palmexpo.in