Viktors Andrejevs from LTV commented: "The maXim has a fantastic feature set, and the downtime for learning the new console was almost non-existent. I was surprised to find out just how intuitive the operating system really is."
(Jim Evans)
"Geneally speaking it's like a car rental company that offers different models of similar grade. FOH engineers normally prefer a certain PA system and at Satis&fy they can now offer three alternatives: the Y-Axis, V-Dosc and X-Line." Satis&fy's business developer Werner Renz continues to explain the grounds for purchasing a third large format PA system: "I heard the Y18 the first time at a concert in Switzerland and I was
Two such recent shows celebrated Oklahoma's Centennial year - the first a concert by legendary singer Shirley Jones and the second the Boy Scouts of America's 2007 Centennial Camporee.
.Shirley Jones - the Academy Award-winning singer and actress most famous for her role in The Partridge Family - performed with the University of Central Oklahoma Symphonic Orchestra and Ballet Oklahoma, all on one stage for the University of Central Oklahoma's Broadway Tonight series Centennial concert event.
"The R
Purchased in 1911 and originally called Flinders Naval Depot, it was commissioned as HMAS Cerberus 10 years later. It includes numerous training and recreation facilities, two chapels, a small marina and grounds covering 1517 hectares.
Optim Audio recently installed a new audio system for the parade grounds and with the brief requesting a full range system that needed to be weather resistant, Simon from Optim Audio turned to the Turbosound TCS Compact range of speakers supplied to them by Turbosound's Australian distributor, Audio Telex Communications.
All TCS Compact models are available with the option of an
The first award was given to Joshua Thatcher with the Local 728 in Hollywood, who was the first to use W-DMX in a major feature film and continues to be the biggest such user in movies like Spiderman 3, Mission Impossible III and Transformers.
Valy Tremblay of Proluxon was also given a Visionary Award, for his
"So far, it has been very well received by our customers and we shall continue to add further refinements."
(Jim Evans)
A 900-strong audience enjoyed live performances by The Wyle Fyah Band, who played two Caribbean style sets, and headliners The Perfect Image Band (Mobile, Alabama), who performed two Top 40 sets.
"Mayor Josephus Eggelletion put on a beautiful gala dinner, inviting dignitaries from around South Florida to raise money for The Sickle Cell Foundation," says Harold Cummings of Drummer Boy Sound. "The event was held in the Grand Floridian Ballroom, a 30,000sq.ft convention centre spa
According to Cary Reichbach, vice-president of Menudo Entertainment: "Future Sonics products were hand-selected for Menudo and really have the best sound quality out there. Since we're looking at the long-term, the additional benefits are also about seriously reducing the need to have the volume up so high, but still hearing well. Once again, Marty [Garcia] and his team deliver the best."
"This is really exciting to see the outstanding
Tate Liverpool is one of the highest profile modern art galleries in the North West and also one of the busiest, attracting up to 600,000 visitors a year. Initially, PID were contacted by Manchester-based architects ARCA, this was following a phone call from lighting designer Paul Normandale and a demonstration by PID at Tate Liverpool in October 2006.
ARCA's Emma Corbett wanted to create a 'lightgate' concept, designed to refresh and revitalise the foyer and entrance areas, to help make the space work and flow better and be more versatile for the myriad of different functions and events hosted at the Gallery - from corporates to Northern Soul evenings.
The 'lig
The regional capital of Shillong, in Meghalya state, has recently hit the headlines for propelling local singer Amit Paul to the title of Indian Idol. The city's musical reputation is now firmly in the record books, after it hosted a massive outdoor concert at which more than 1700 guitarists joined together to play Bob Dylan's classic Knocking on Heaven's Door.
This unusual concert took place on the first day of Meghalya's Festival of Rock, which organisers intended to be nothing less than "the biggest-ever rock show in the country". Amit Paul was on stage to open the festival, backed by Moonwind, an
For the UK and Europe dates, Britannia Row supplied a Turbosound Aspect rig, with the band's FOH engineer Trevor Gilligan mixing on a 56 channel DiGiCo D5 console.
The Aspect system comprises nine TA-890H mid/high, nine TA-890L low cabinets and two TQ-440 full range speakers per side, augmented with four TSW-218 subs. On stage, 16 Turbosound TFM-450 wedges are supplemented by two TFL-760H and four TFS-780L as side-fills, with pairs of TFM-450s and TQ-425Sps for drum-fills. The system is driv
"I utilised all 64 input faders and all 35 mix busses simultaneously, and, out of the box, I would be hard pressed to find another digital console in this class capable of providing such flexibility," said P.A. Plus systems engineer Mark Radu. "The Vi6 was easy to navigate, simple to programme, and the routing was quick and intuitive.The full complement of available dynamics on every input and output are both functional and accurate while the eight independent Lexicon effects engines
Berry was head-hunted by the band earlier in the year and started working with them during the summer, leading up to the release of their eighth album, Hey Venus. Changing graphic designers for the first time in 10 years for the album artwork, they tracked down cult Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaami and asked him to design their record cover.
This album cover became Berry's starting point for the light show aesthetics. Colourful and quirky, the base layer of artwork featured a lighthouse complete with five shafts of light beaming out brightly and positively from it.
Berry had a set of scenic cloth 'rays' made up by Back2Front which they carried for the festivals. This concept was then developed for the tour, when Prompt Corner added light-proof backing material to
The Modern club is located within a heritage building and has also been a club in the past. As in any thriving district, venues re-vamp and switch hands at a steady pace, each time reaching for ever more dazzling designs in order to attract the much sought after clientele. Modern club's new owners decided in addition to a complete architectural overhaul, a new sound system design was in order.
LTS Professional Sound & Lighting had done a sound design for the client at another club with similar architectural components using Adamson products. "We found that using Adamson speakers at a previ
Colourdriver 36 gives control of up to 36 LEDs, is compliant with Luxeon power light sources and can be remote mounted by up to 30 metres from the LEDs. With thermal feedback protection and a three-channel driver powering a minimum of four to a maximum 36x350mA LEDs, Colourdriver 36 is ideal for exterior architectural lighting, says the company.
(Jim Evans)
The agreement will see Philips will acquire Genlyte - whose entertainment industry brands include Vari-Lite and Strand Lighting - in an all-cash transaction for approximately US$2.7billion - creating one of the world leaders in lighting fixtures, controls and related products.
The acquisition will be conducted by means of a tender offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Genlyte, followed by the merger of Genlyte with Philips' acquisition subsidiary. The tender offer is subject to a number of customary closing conditio
In January, Source takes up residence in new, 3000sq.ft premises in north-west London. The building combines offices, warehousing, technical support and product demonstration areas, providing Source with the room and facilities to accommodate a growth in both personnel and product lines.
In the first of a series of new staff appointments, Steve Fisher joins the company as its dedicated Genelec product specialist - with responsibilities for providing technical support to resellers and end users, performing Genelec product demos, providing dealer training and offering advice on speaker placement, room set-up and acoustic treatment. With a background in both architecture and sound recording,
For Edwards, this was a chance to see how the Americans approach the problems he has been facing in his job for many years. Edwards is the lighting manager at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester where he is responsible for the lighting of the College's performances - especially the operas. His job entails not only looking after and operating the lighting systems in the four performance venues and keeping up to date with developments in the field, but also the artistic design of the lighting for dramatic
"The new design is conceived not as the 'grunge' look of the original, but as a clean white box - simple stylish lines with a white reflective floor, a raised dias in the middle for the apartment and, above, a clean shiny metallic bridge," explains David Howe. "This all meant that the available lighting positions were quite restricted, having only 1m of space between the safety curtain and the white walls, and quite high trim heights, over 9m, on hemp bars overhead, making access for focus and mainten
Blitz has been commissioned by sound designer Ben Harrison to provide a complete touring sound system from its extensive and wide ranging stock. Blitz is providing a d&b C7 speaker system which is designed to provide a high quality, versatile solution to the problem of working in a wide variety of venues. Blitz is also supplying 14 Sennheiser 3072 handheld radio mics with 1046 receivers and PM5D live sound console.
Ben Harrison, explains: "Dancing in the Streets celebrates classic anthems by the likes of The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and many other soul musicians, and the systems have to compliment the music to ensure the best visual and audio experience for the audience. Blitz is passionate about theatre and this is conve
With a large rig comprising over 80 moving lights - including Vari-Lite luminaires - and over 300 conventionals, the show is set to open at Barcelona Teatre Musical on 29 November. PRG Europe will be supplying all lighting and control for the show. The venue is a multipurpose indoor arena recently converted from a sports stadium to take musical theatre.
Lighting designer is Howard Harrison, working with Pia Virolainen; programmers are Marcus Kromer and Ros Baker; production electrician is Ian Moulds working with electrician Chris Durnford; and production manager
St Swithuns of Bournemouth is home to the Bournemouth Family Church, part of the New Frontiers ministry, and host to a vibrant congregation which is growing so fast that it is looking for a second venue. The Church called upon Creative Solutions, and on the advice of John Ellis and David Howe of Shuttlesound (EV's UK distributor), chose to design a sound system that would handle all their speech reinforcement needs as well as provide amplification for the singers and bands that perform as part of the services.
The solution came in the shape of a single line array comprising six Electro-Voice XLE181 cabinets, fl
Natural light is a major theme at this place of worship, housing a main hall which seats 4500 people. Kusan flew 16 two-way, compact CA-28A powered mid-high systems from the elaborate metal structure supporting the church's glass dome. On each side of the altar, eight CA-28A units were flown below four powered CA-215A bass units. The main system incorporates a Midas model V400/8/IP mixing console.
Roy Curtis from Kusan explains: "One of the main difficulties we had to overcome here was the building's bad acoustics, because it really has a high-level of reverberation and, on top of
Lighting designer Micke Berglund has completed the installation for the production and made a specific request for LSC's e24 dimmers. "If we want either dimmed or straight power we can configure each channel to whatever we want it to be. Along with the remote monitoring option it's no longer just a dimmer," comments Berglund. "I know that the Culture Centre will have lots of fun with these for a long time to come."
Interlite in Sweden supplied the equipment.
(Jim Evans)
