"There are a fair number of desks on the market that fell into the medium-size bracket - but few could match the number of features offered by the MH3," said Wing. "Also, we needed to opt for a desk that we knew was going to be requested by engineers. The MH3 represents a good package, offering value-for-money."
That value is contained in a desk that is ideally suited for both front-of-house and monitor use - offering complete
The projections were part of London Lights a pyrotechnic and lighting extravaganza designed to catch the spirit of London as the year rolled over and reinforce the city's bid for the 2012 Olympics. The event took place along the Thames, encompassing the South Bank between Jubilee and Westminster Bridges, including landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben. Over 135,000 people on the streets, plus TV audiences of several million enjoyed it live.
E//T//C's Ross Ashton decided to change the projection format slightly for this event, covering the full surface of the building with eight PIGI 6Kw projectors. (In the past, they've used 6 for the images, with two for accompanyin
The exhibition will feature over 200 exhibitors from all areas of systems contracting, and provide a platform for the broad commercial and residential systems integration market - including AV and communications integration and automation, digital display and signage solutions, control and surveillance systems, home theatre and custom installation.
New features at ISEurope 05 include the UK Pavilion, the CEDIA Home Cinema installation, the IMCCA Conference Pavilion and a Digital Signage area. ISEurope 05 will also feature an education programme beginning on 24 January, and an essential ISEurope Business Conference event on 25 Janu
Managing director Richard Rogers was first exposed to Yamaha's latest generation console - which shares design elements of both the DM2000 and PM1D - at a Marquee Audio open day at RADA. "As soon as I saw it I knew there was no other choice, and that we had to have one."
He praised the role of Marquee Audio as being instrumental in the company's move into digital. "This not only applies to the PM5D, but also our previous purchases into the theatre market. We've taken advantage of their excellent product knowledge, and it is comforting to have that support as we move further into networked audio solutions."
He continued: "I had anticipated that the desk would
The DAP 26, launched in spring 2004, is now also available with CAN port, the Can-Bus interface, say the company. The K.M.E. CAN-port connection to the PC is fed through a built-in USB connector. This allows an easy connection to up to 63 units via a double wire cable (e.g. a free return in the audio multicore) with up to 400 m length and the connection of the DAP 26 to the latest versions of notebooks, which generally do not any longer have a serial RS 232
Steve Locking was responsible for radio mic operation at the event with product support from Richard Kemp (radio mic and talkback operations co-ordinator for BBC Resources) and technical support from Sennheiser UK. After the show, Kemp commented: "Using Sennheiser 1046 for such events is a standard as it gives the broadcast quality we require with absolute reliability".
The 76th Royal Variety Performance is a charity event in aid of the Entertainment Artis
He likes many features of the 550s, including their intensity and power, and the functionality of the animation wheel. "They've been really consistent and reliable as moving fixtures," he says. "The colour wheels have a nice selection of very rich shades and hues and there's also a great selection of gobos.&quo
The 40-channel MH3 is replacing an older Soundcraft desk, which has given good service to the owners of Rubix, the University of Surrey Union. Technical manager Ian Lipp explained: "The MH3 has a good balance of features without being over-specified and confusing. It does everything we need at the right price, and most importantly, at the right weight. Some of the other consoles we looked at were just too heavy. We do move this desk around - for example it will be used during the Guildford Festival, so it needs to be portable."
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The Clinic's professionals are now using PMD670 solid state audio recorders from Marantz Professional to record meetings and therapy sessions with their clients. These high-quality recording devices are compact and portable, yet extremely simple for non-expert users to operate. The unit can record audio in a variety of data formats, including .WAV and MP3, and a computer
This was the first time that Littman has used these Robe moving heads, which were recommended by several people including two of his crew for the Emmys, Ed Duda and Eric Perry: both had worked with the Robe fixtures on Deep Purple's 2004 'Bananas' world tour for LD Louis Ball. Littman specified 18 ColorSpot 1200s - Robe's top-of-the-range fixtures - for the Emmys design, combined with assorted generic fixtures which he programmed and operated via a GrandMA console. Littman was highly impressed with the ColorSpot 1200's perfo
This annual Forum, first held in 1999, has become the region's strategic 'think tank', focusing on local, regional, and international economic and social issues, and setting the benchmark for business gatherings across the Middle East. This year's prestigious guest speakers included former U.S. president, Bill Clinton; HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan; HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey; HE Rafik Hariri, former Prime Minister of Lebanon; HE Mr. Yengeny Primakov, President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Russian Federation, and former Russian Prime Minist
The venue chosen to stage the live events, The Pyramid Convention Centre in Downtown Johannesburg, was a shell which was transformed by the temporary installation of an enormous lighting rig, sound system and AV screens. Matrix Sound, the Johannesburg-based audio company, was awarded the sound supply contract and owner Trevor Peters created the sound design. Peters says: "It was one of the most challenging designs we have undertaken in that the show, stage and space we were working in was so fluid. Each week the line up of musicia
Lite Alternative's Catalyst system immediately went out of the Human League's UK tour, designed by Paul Normandale and programmed and operated by Rob Sinclair. PID supplied the full digital media system, including the dual 2GHz PowerMac on which it runs, to which PID installed an ATI9800 video card along with a Decklink Black Magic video input card and an Artistic Licence Ethernet to DMX input unit.
Catalyst XPress is a cost-effective version of the full Catalyst package. It's now available through PID as a software only purchase - making the Catalyst universe more versatile and accessible to another layer of users and viable for small to medium tours - like H
Eastern Acoustic Development, with head offices based in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, was established in 1997 and is involved in public communication, audio/video system engineering, and international trade business. EAD is a leading edge system design and professional products supplier in Hong Kong and China, and act as sole distributor in its region for pro audio brands including Allen & Heath, Lab.gruppen, Symetrix, Lake Contour, Ashly, and RCF.
"We're extremely pleased to have EAD as our partner in China," said Keith Vanderkley, Adamson's director of sales. "Their past experience, product expertise and large client base makes them a superbly qualified distributor for the Adamso
East Anglia-based AudioLease supplied the PA for the nine-date tour, which included Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Dublin. AudioLease used its Lab.gruppen powered Adamson Y-Axis Y10 line array system for all but the Dublin gig, as there was insufficient time to ship it from the previous night's concert.
Steve Sunderland of AudioLease explained the choice of PA, "For dynamic Irish Folk, with a lot of acoustic instruments, The Pogues engineer Paul Scully wanted a PA that was extremely precise, clean and with genuine hi-fi
"In the old days, we would have fed a DMX line into the floor and then up into the truck," commented Johanna Town, the Royal Court's head of lighting. "However, having seen City Theatrical's Wireless Data System at the PLASA Show I wanted to give it a go!"
Town contacted White Light - City Theatrical dealer and it supplied a system consisting of a WDS Transmitter and a WDS Receiver.
"We have created wireless systems in a number of ways for previous productions," comments Dave Isherwood, White Light's hire
Recent introductions of digital-ready products include: high-density video patchbays rated to 3GHz (with 32 jacks per 1RU panel); audio patchbays fitted with 48, 52 and 96 jacks per panel; audio patchbays in which the normalling can be changed from the front of the panel; mixed audio/video patchbays; audio and video patch cords made using 110 ohm cable; and BNC plugs. All Switchcraft products are complemented by a lifetime warranty.
Not only has the range expanded but so has the worldwide customer base that includes major broadcasters, OB facility companies and post-production houses.
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Touring in support of their latest CD, Safri Duo 3.5, the band is using a Kasper Steen-Lange designed Martin MAC rig of 26 MAC 500 profile spots and 12 MAC 600 washlights with six Atomic 3000 strobes and 100 assorted conventional lights. Equipment supplier is Seelite A/S of Denmark. "We had to design a production that would fit in both sports arenas and theatres," com
Supporting Role, headed by Marco Van Beek, provides a range of specialist consultancy services to businesses operating in the entertainment industry, including project management, IT consultancy, technical and business consultancy, health and safety consultancy, PAT testing, CE marking consultancy and more.
The company can now be contacted at Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Rd, London W4 3HR, UK. The new contact numbers are tel: 0870 757 2824, fax: 0870 75
Stage Technologies' rental department has never been busier. In addition to these most recent productions, the company is ensuring round-the-clock support for in excess of 50 theatre venues around the world and also automation equipment on film and television shoots. The company offers access full diagnostics and give remote support on many projects, without the need to visit the venue.
The company says that 2004 has been an exciting year for rental automation design, proving that this technology is accessible to small a
In a short space of time Brice's company has established itself on the city's late night circuit; venues he has fitted include the ultra chic Bar Pam Pam's in Clifton - which features a Denon DN-S9000 double CD/MP3 player, with platter jogwheel - along with other high-profile venues such as Zeebar, Bar Wash and
Da-Lite Screen Company specializes in front and rear projection screen technology, and manufactures a complete product line for the commercial and residential audio-visual markets. "Joining D-Tools made perfect sense for Da-Lite," said Matt Teevan, marketing manager for Da-Lite. "With requests for more than 4,000 of our products from existing D-Tools subscribers, expanding the relationship to include the entire product line will reinforce our long-term strategy for system integrators."
D-Tools' software, System Integrat
Working closely with the BBC executive producer Paul Davies, Imagination was able to create a visually arresting space for the awards, which not only hosted the live television programme but also a pre and post transmission party for over 600 VIP guests.
This year's environmental set included multiple interview staging areas, graphic treatments on the stage and floor as well as lighting and projection design. Imagination has a long-standing relationship with the BBC having worked with them on environmental sets for such programmes as Newsnight and Sports series On-Side
Running alongside the exhibition is a full technical programme with expert speakers covering topics from voice overt IP technology (Michael Harrison), fibre optics (Anthony Smith), RF microphones (Paul Mason), an update on induction loop systems (Leon Pieters), problems in making site measurements accurately and q
