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Poland - A new automatic rental platform for the video, audio, lighting and rigging sectors has just been launched.
This fully integrated system has just been established by ARAM, a member of PRG Alliance. Using the platform, companies who provide event production services can select the equipment they want to rent with a single click and send a request that will be automatically decoded by the A-RENTAL warehouse system. Then, after checking if the items are available and awarding the discount, the ARAM employee responsible for the rental process can quickly and easily send the relevant quote.
Apart from making the quoting process faster, this solution is designed to show the event industry the tremendous amount of equipment ARAM has at its disposal.
“Many of our customers are unaware of the number of items we have in stock, and they frequently happen to nee

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USA - The inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio opened on Wednesday, 24 January, to offer a full slate of unique educational programming and training sessions covering a varied array of live sound- and studio production topics.
The event, produced by the Audio Engineering Society in partnership with NAMM, runs through 28 January, concurrent with the 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The AES has gathered its leading industry experts to train attendees on practical applications of audio science and technology. Attendees also have the opportunity to explore the Main Stage area events and training room listening environments revealing some of the latest pro audio gear and technologies, while networking with industry peers and pros alike.
"On behalf of all our members, we are grateful to the AES leadership team who has created the energy and excitement of A

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Germany - Multi Media Marketing & Event GmbH of Münster has expanded its inventory of Elation Professional lighting through the purchase of 16 IP65-rated Proteus Hybrid spot/beam/wash lights and 12 Paladin strobe/blinder/wash lights, both weatherproof hybrid models.
Multi Media is an event company that has been active in the fields of lighting, sound, video, LED and stage technology for more than 20 years. For more than five years, the company has relied on products from Elation Professional. "In the lighting sector, we only invest in IP65 fixtures,” explains Multi Media managing director Georg Reuber. “Of course, the price/performance ratio plays a major role as well. In this respect, too, we feel comfortable with the Elation products.”
The award-winning Proteus Hybrid is an IP65-certified 3-in-1 lighting fixture designed as a beam. "For us the Proteus Hy

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UK - S+H Technical, specialists for LED visual effects, drapes and starcloths, supplied an array of high profile television shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Children in Need and the final of X Factor UK 2017.
S+H’s Terry Murtha comments: “It was great to be working again with many of our regular clients like Strictly and Children In Need, and also with some exciting new ones – it was the first time we have supplied anything to X-Factor, so we were delighted to be offered the opportunity”.
S+H again supplied starcloth for the main hub of the BBC’s 2017 Children in Need live telethon at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire. The broadcast was directed by John L Spencer and was the culmination of an action-packed year of fundraising activities.
Production designer Alex Craig utilised 350sq.m of S+H animati

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Australia - Audio Brands Australia has been named exclusive distributor for Meyer Sound in Australia, with the appointment also extending to New Zealand through a partnership with Pacific AV.
Effective immediately, Audio Brands Australia will be responsible for sales, technical support and service of Meyer Sound products across all markets, including touring and AV rental, performing arts venues, houses of worship, hospitality, cinema and studio.
“In Audio Brands Australia we have found an ideal partnership for strengthening and extending the Meyer Sound presence ‘down under’,” says Antonio Zacarias, Meyer Sound vice president of global customer engagement. “Audio Brands Australia has a solid, strategic approach in the product lines they represent, as well as a proven track record of responsive service and support. The company principals have a close collabor

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Germany - For the first time at Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound, A3E (Advanced Audio + Application Exchange) is organising a professional-development programme within the framework of the trade-fairs. The Future of Audio + Music Technology conference will be held in Room ‘Entende’ on Level 4c of Hall 4 on Friday, 13 April 2018 and cover a range of topics relevant to the global music industry.
A3E is a leading industry resource dedicated to the future of advanced audio applications and new music technologies. The conference will be conducted in English and admission is free of charge for all Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound visitors.
The key topics to be covered by the conference include: The global musician – next generation cloud DAWs for worldwide collaboration; Wearable technology for musicians; Designing products for the wireless musician; Virtual &

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Germany - Chauvet has established Chauvet Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary to serve the German market. Based in Bremen, the new subsidiary will distribute and service Chauvet Professional, Chauvet DJ and Iluminarc products. The opening of the new facility represents the company’s first direct presence in the German market.
Thomas Fischer, formerly owner and managing director of Fischer GmbH, has been named managing director of Chauvet’s German operation, which will focus on lighting. He is joined by Henning Oeker, a well-known lighting industry expert, who will serve as regional sales manager.
“We’re extremely pleased to have Thomas and Henning on-board with us in Germany,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “Thomas and Henning have put together a team of experienced lighting professionals who are well positioned to provide sales and service supp

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Keeping Music Live - The music industry is hailing a major victory after ministers vowed to change planning rules in England to protect venues from complaints about noise. Stars including Sir Paul McCartney warned venues forced to pay for soundproofing neighbouring properties could be driven out of business.
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said the rule, which applies to new housing schemes, was an "unfair burden". And he said the government would "right this wrong". Developers will now have to address noise issues if they opt to build homes near a long-established venue.
Industry bodies have said that under current laws, venues are facing "an avalanche of cases" in which residents of new developments were complaining about noise pollution after moving in. The Music Venue Trust said some venues, as well as other community and cultural organisations, were at risk of c

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UK - Owing to popular demand, Martin Audio has extended its series of monthly educational webinars to include additional products, software platforms and guest presenters on application deployment.
The live sessions, which started in October 2017 and were initially conducted by members of the product support group, are available free-of-charge and also provide the opportunity for an interactive Q&A.
Martin Audio's director of marketing, James King, commented, “We’ve been delighted with the take-up so far, with over 100 people participating in each of the modules around the world. Such has been the success that we’ve extended the modules to cover more products and software, and I’m delighted to announce we are also introducing guest speakers.” The first of these will be eminent FOH engineer, Simon Honywill.
“Simon has been a long term advocate of

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USA/Italy - Marani USA has partnered with US-based Peavey Electronic Corporation to market and distribute Marani USA’s line of digital audio processing products. The complete range of Marani Proaudio loudspeaker management and audio processors will be available through Peavey Commercial Audio sales representatives and distributors worldwide.
“This is a very strong match for us,” explained Michele Marani, founder and managing director of Marani USA and Marani Proaudio. “Peavey has long enjoyed a reputation for pioneering excellence in sound reinforcement and pro audio products. Marani USA will augment Peavey’s considerable portfolio of brands with our unique high-performance digital audio processing products.”
With expanding requirements in today’s sound reinforcement market for more efficient and higher-performing digital audio processors, Peavey Electro

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USA - 4Wall Entertainment has added Chauvet’s Maverick MK Pyxis to the company’s rental inventory.
Featuring a ring of nine 15-watt RGBW LEDs with a zoom range of 7° to 45°, a high output 60-watt RGBW LED centre pixel and continuous 360° pan/tilt movement, the Maverick MK Pyxis is capable of creating “an endless variety of looks”. This versatility, along with the fixture’s bright output and reliable performance, played a key role in 4Wall Entertainment’s purchase decision.
“We supply gear to numerous market segments, and we see the Maverick MK Pyxis being a very valuable fixture for many applications,” said Wes Bailey, VP of M&A and product strategy at 4Wall Entertainment. “The endless eye candy looks you get with the Pyxis played a big role in our decision.”
In addition to the Maverick MK Pyxis, 4Wall Entertainment added the Maveric

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UK - PLASA Focus Glasgow kicked off the 2018 show season last week, providing a regional platform for professionals in the industry to connect and discover the latest technology in the market.
The show welcomed nearly 800 attendees at the Scottish Event Campus on 17-18 January and exhibitors reported busy stands, with high quality of visitors including key decision makers in attendance.
Over 85 brands showcased the latest products in lighting, audio, AV, rigging and staging, as well as a busy programme of seminars, workshops and product demonstrations.
For exhibitors, the Focus-style show provided a platform to build connections in a new market and meet customers who often don’t travel to the larger international shows.
This approach was embraced by audio exhibitor KV2 Audio, who expanded their offering by hosting a demo room alongside their exhibition

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The Netherlands - The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ISCE) is exhibiting at ISE 2018 and can be found on stand number 7-Z190 in Hall 7.
In 2017 the ISCE was approved by the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) to assess and issue ECS Cards for sound engineers working within sound and communications industries. This agreement allows ISCE to issue and renew ISCE sound engineer ECS cards to existing and newly accredited ISCE members.
Helen Goddard, vice president for the ISCE, comments, “A recognised ECS card is increasingly requested by clients and main contractors to gain access to sites and venues for equipment upgrades and routine maintenance. The ISCE is the only dedicated provider of ECS cards to sound industry professionals.
“We look forward to meeting lots of visitors to ISE in Amsterdam who are looking to become ECS accredited

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USA - Harman Professional Solutions with its JBL Professional brand has announced its line-up of guest speakers and in-booth (#14811) appearances at the 2018 NAMM show.
Guests are invited to stop by the Harman Professional Solutions booth for a series of artist interviews hosted by TV and radio personality Nic Harcourt, as well as intimate performances, artist meet and greets, autograph sessions, and more.
The diverse line-up of artists and Harman Professional Solutions ambassadors will include George Clinton and members of Parliament Funkadelic, Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarists Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Grammy Award-winning producer Neal Pogue, and more.
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USA - The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference on 15-17 March in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
This year’s raffle will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders who have raised over $500,000 for charity in their years of touring, will be riding 23-30 June on the Gap and Notch Tour: A Ramble through New England.
The Behind the Scenes Boutique will also be open for business during the show featuring an assortment of Behind the Scenes swag and the famous Long Reach Long Rider T-shirts and kazoos.
Tickets for the raffle are an affordable $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased at the Behind the Scenes booth #2601 throughout the show. Winning tickets for nine regular prizes and one grand prize will be drawn at 1pm on Saturday, the f

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UK - Automation manufacturer Kinesys has launched a new website at www.kinesys.co.uk and www.kinesysusa.com.
This highly visual and contemporary environment reflects the brand’s identity and reputation for excellence, innovation and imagination, says the company. It will be a key communications hub for Kinesys clients, end-users, technicians and anyone wanting to discover more about the company and its products and services.
Several important new features include Live Chat, Support Tickets, Social Wall and Newsletter sign ups, together with articles, opinions, news and other sources of valuable information and technical detail.
This new platform was created due to the growing interest and trend for automation as a visual component of shows, events, installations, venues and many other applications.
Kinesys MD Dave Weatherhead states: “Many of our custom

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Germany - Pro audio company HK Audio has entered into a non-exclusive collaboration with the German electro-acoustic alarm system firm Gräf & Meyer.
The partnership sees the companies moving towards offering a range of services that focus on the complex domain of standard-compliant and high-quality audio playback in voice alarm and evacuation systems.
The goal of the cooperation is to offer architects, planners, project developers and integrators a comprehensive package of products, partners and services to meet all their various needs and demands.
Nils Stamer, HK Audio CEO, said: "Venues and spaces that are challenging to fit with appropriate public-address systems can be even more complex when it comes to the technical implementation of a sufficient voice alarm system. Now, with the partnership between HK Audio and Gräf & Meyer, we are opening a new

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UK - Globe-Trotter has teamed up with The Analogue Foundation – a collaboration founded by Audio-Technica, Grammy Award-winning producer and studio engineer Russell Elevado and the international art and genre-bending music group Soundwalk Collective – to create “the ultimate Listening Station”. The station will be unveiled on 1 February, 2018 at Spiritland, King’s Cross – one of London’s leading music café/bars.
In a world where everything is going digital, Globe-Trotter and The Analogue Foundation both appreciate the quality and richness of analogue, placing value on craftsmanship and design, and according due importance to the object itself in recognition of its power to evoke memories and form a personal attachment to it. The analogue listening experience is one you won’t forget in a hurry.
Mixing life’s greatest pleasures – good music with a go

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USA - Wireless touring professional Ike Zimbel will provide introduction and training for both Professional Wireless IAS software and the Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom system during AES@NAMM.
The two-hour training sessions are part of the Entertainment Wireless Academy sessions offered during AES@NAMM and will take place on Thursday 25 January, 1-3 pm and Friday, 26 January, 3-5 pm at the Anaheim Hilton.
Zimbel explains, “Professional Wireless’ Intermodulation Analysis System (IAS) software if the industry standard frequency coordination software that has been used on every major sporting and broadcast event since its inception.”
The interactive session will cover the entire program including finding local off-air TV channels and importing your own scan, band planning, recalculating a coordination when moving between venues and tips and trick

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UK - KV2 Audio announced at PLASA Focus Glasgow the appointment of Apex Acoustics Sound Services as a main dealer in Scotland. Based in Dundee and with wide ranging expertise and a strong emphasis on Theatre, KV2 believes Apex to be “the perfect partner to build on the fantastic progress made over the past few years south of the border”.
PLASA Focus Glasgow seemed the perfect opportunity to make the announcement at it was the previous year’s show where the initial meeting took place between KV2 and Apex.
Having experienced great results with KV2 products on several shows - including Mamma Mia! - renowned sound designer Bobby Aitken suggested that Paul give KV2 products a listen and a demonstration day was scheduled.
Speaking of the experience and decision to add KV2 products to Apex’s select line of brands Paul Smith, Apex Acoustics director, comme

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France - Green Hippo announces the appointment of ESL France as its French distributor. The agreement will see ESL France exclusively distribute Green Hippo’s line of cutting-edge hardware and software throughout France’s hugely significant economy.
Founded in 1992 by Alain Cornevaux and Olivier Verlet – with Serge Thiriot joining the duo shortly after launch – ESL has since added Paris premises to its Montpellier headquarters. In 2013 the company launched its Architectural Lighting Service, and today’s ESL France continues to offer a global service in the field of stage lighting.
Commenting on the new partnership James Roth, head of sales and marketing at Green Hippo, said: “France is a crucial market for Green Hippo. We fully recognise not only the size of the French economy, but also its population’s enduring love of live events. ESL France brings the

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USA - Ayrton has announced the appointment of ACT Lighting, Inc. as its new exclusive distributor for the United States, with effect from 10 January 2018.
Ayrton’s global sales director Michael Althaus states: “We are very happy to have ACT Lighting as our new distributor. Ayrton is entering a new stage of growth, with its product range expanding and its team increasing rapidly, so we need a strategy that can cope with the extra demands this generates. Ayrton has therefore chosen to move its US distributorship to ACT Lighting which is well-placed to meet those demands, having an infrastructure, comprehensive sales network and a wealth of technical knowledge to take Ayrton onto the next stage of its US development.”
Althaus continues: “We are looking forward to the next era of Ayrton and to working closely with ACT Lighting in promoting the Ayrton brand further

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Germany - HK Audio has launched a mammoth online competition and giveaway to celebrate and spread the joys of stereo sound reproduction.
The Life Is Stereo contest runs until 30 April 2018, and fans are being asked to send in the most creative picture they can think on the theme. Prizes for winners include a one-off custom white Lucas 2K15 system, a Lucas Nano 608i Stereo System, and a Lucas Nano 305 FX Stereo System.
HK Audio’s award-winning Lucas systems have been used by thousands of users over the last 20 years, and all can be operated in stereo. The reasons why stereo is typically the optimum way to experience audio are detailed on the Life Is Stereo website.
Nicolas Petit, HK Audio’s chief marketing officer, said: “The best way to experience great sound is in stereo – life is stereo, after all! With the Life Is Stereo competition, we

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Spain - This year, GUIL turns 35 and the company is celebrating with customers, distributors and partners by acknowledging their contribution to the growth and consolidation of the brand in the market.
GUIL is one of the leading companies in the field of equipment for the entertainment industry, specialising in the design and manufacturing of lifting towers, stages, stands and structures for sound and light, as well as stands and accessories for musical instruments and A/V equipment.
During these 35 years, GUIL has experienced a fast and constant evolution, adapting to the ever changing needs and requirements of the entertainment industry. For this, it has a team of highly qualified professionals, with an R&D&I department that designs and manufactures high quality, innovative and exceptionally engineered products.
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