Robe - Leaderboard - 27 Aug25 - Jan26
ISE 2026 - Banner - Oct 2025

Events

Details
UK - Tourflex Cabling is showcasing products from its extensive range of specialist cable assembly solutions, at PLASA Focus Glasgow 2018 this week.
Visit stand C2 to see their comprehensive display of power, signal & multicore cable assembly options used by rental and production companies, venues and installers in the live touring, theatre, events, architainment, architectural and film and TV industries.
The brand's cabling solutions are also being used on the adjacent A.C. Entertainment Technologies stand to provide power, signal & multicore for all lighting, rigging, audio & video equipment showcased.
Tourflex Cabling recently launched a new website to showcase the thousands of options available, and has invested heavily in testing equipment so that every cable assembly manufactured in-house conforms to the high build quality customers re

Details
Hungary - Event Production Forum East (EPFE) will once again attract event and venue professionals to Budapest for its second edition, 16 November 2018.
With interest already high, the organisers are keen to build on the success of the inaugural EPFE, November 2017, where over 60 delegates enjoyed discursive panels covering event security, the challenges dealing with different capacity venues, events cultural position in a city / country’s priorities, touring and labour movements.
Máté Horváth, EFPE founder and director at DDW Music comments: “The high level of attendees and discussions exceeded all of our expectations last November at the first EPFE. There was a real willingness to share information and help each other between the event professionals from across Eastern Europe we brought together.
“Positive feedback from delegates, speakers and our spon
ISE 2026 - Banner - Oct 2025

Details
USA - A new touring roadshow featuring dozens of lighting, audio, staging and vision brands rolls out through selected US States in September. Using the highly popular Entech format from Australia, Entech Roadshow USA is a partnership between Cary, N.C.-based Production Media Inc, a popular entertainment media company, and Julius Media Group from Sydney Australia.
For 19 years, Entech has been a key event for exhibitors and visitors alike in Australia. In its Roadshow format it is popular with visitors because its ballroom-sized footprint avoids the miles of aisles of a big tradeshow, and the one-day format respects the time constraints of most A/V technicians, designers and integrators, allowing them to meet the key people from major brands, and see the latest technologies.
Major brands in Australia have come to rely on the Roadshow to ‘bring the show to the people

Details
UK - PLASA Focus Glasgow 2018 opened for business this morning at the Scottish Event Campus for the fourth consecutive year with a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Leading brands are displaying their latest products, and the programme sees industry leaders giving inspiring talks, live demos, interactive workshops and panel discussions.
The latest in lighting is being featured by Ambersphere Solutions including the highly anticipated LED Ghibli spot fixture by Ayrton and Clay Paky’s compact Axcor 300 spot and beam. Robe is showcasing its all new MegaPointe, Chauvet is presenting the Maverick MK Pyxis and Maverick MK2 Profile, and Chroma-Q majors on the Color Force II, Color One 100X LED PAR, and Inspire XT.
Production services supplier, Adlib, is hosting a demo room, providing visitors with the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest audio products from leading br

Details
USA - Linea Research amplifier and DSP specialist will be making its first NAMM Show appearance at this year’s event in Anaheim.
“We’re very pleased the NAMM Show has expanded to encompass more pro-audio,” comments Rik Kirby of Linea Research USA. “It’s a great way to kick the year off and meet with so many of our reps and business partners, and to launch our new FIR capable amplifiers.”
On display will be Linea Research’s range of four and eight channel networked DSP amplifiers, the portable and touring focused M Series and the installation and contractor C Series. Both series offer models with power ratings from 400W to 5,000W per channel, all with 96kHz DSP and optional Dante networked audio.
New for 2018 Linea Research is introducing FIR capable versions of its amplifiers allowing users to import loudspeaker manufacturer “greybox” FIR set

Details
The Netherlands - Cloud Electronics will present Cloud CV8125, the first in a series of new digital amplifiers. The new Cloud CV8125 Digital Class-D multi-channel amplifier provides 125W output per channel across eight channels, plus two additional configurable aux channels offering feature-rich functionality and class-leading performance for commercial audio installers and users.
Designed for use in retail, leisure, hospitality, commercial, industrial and other demanding applications, the new Cloud CV amplifiers utilise energy efficient switch-mode power supplies for improved performance in a compact size, allowing the new CV digital amplifiers to meet stringent Energy Star Compliancy ratings.
A host of user and advanced user functionality includes comprehensive on-board digital signal processing, assignable 1450ms audio delay and load-testing / reporting ability. Re

Details
The Netherlands - ASL, UK manufacturer of public address, voice alarm, commercial audio and control system products, will be showcasing the VIPEDIA-PRO range of EN54 PAVA equipment with Dante and the INTEGRA all-in-one public address/voice alarm system at the ISE.
VIPEDIA-PRO uses the Brooklyn Dante implementation from Audinate to bring together strands of EN54 and Pro-Audio performance via Dante. By enabling Dante within an EN54 environment, ASL offers solutions to large-scale projects whereby an EN54 core solution is enhanced through the inclusion of pro-audio processing, control and advanced mixing, with secure transmission and fault tolerance.
INTEGRA , a wall-mounted member of the VIPEDIA product family, forms a single-box, EN54 compliant public address and voice alarm system. Sleek and uncluttered, INTEGRA is designed with a modular approach and builds upon the p

Details
UK - Ambersphere Solutions is gearing up to welcome visitors to PLASA Focus at Glasgow’s SECC. At Stand C1, the team will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate a selection of new products from the premier manufacturers Ambersphere is proud to represent.
Ayrton’s new LED Ghibli spot fixture received its worldwide debut on the Ambersphere Stand at PLASA London 2017, with the fixture now shipping it is already getting people excited about just how much is in one light. Featuring a huge even output as well as a rich feature set, lighting designers have asked for. PLASA Focus Glasgow will give you a chance to get hands on and see for yourself what all the talk is about.
Clay Paky are about to break the myth of bigger is better with the launch of the Axcor 300 range. Showing for the first time at a UK show will be the Axcor 300 Spot and Beam. These two LED fixtures brin

Details
Denmark - The Live Company AS showcase event co-hosted with Chroma-Q enabled rental production clients to experience the multi award-winning Color Force II LED cyc, wash & effects light.
Leading lighting designers and specifiers from all sectors were invited to Tivoli in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most prestigious entertainment resorts. Delegates got hands-on with Color Force II, followed by dinner and a show, where they were able to see it in action during a performance of The 35th Crazy Christmas Cabaret Show - Planet Rump - The Farce Awakens.
Freelance lighting designer Mark P Jones, who attended the event commented: "Having a history of using and specifying Chroma-Q products, it's great to see that Color Force II builds on the reputation of the original fixture - the output, colour range and stability on camera make them a great lighting tool."
B

Details
USA - Schertler S.A, Swiss manufacturer of acoustic amplification systems, will launch its new Arthur Prime compact mixer series at the 2018 NAMM Show.
Specially designed for smaller-scale live performance and recording applications, Prime mixers will initially be available in fixed 5-, 9- and 13-channel configurations. Each compact, competitively-priced model uses technology from Schertler’s flagship Arthur (Format 48) mixer, including the same No Negative Feedback (NFB) structure for fast response and natural attack, the same hi-voltage (48V) power supply for superior headroom and the same high-quality preamps on input channels.
Added to this are two aux sends, a built-in digital reverb, stereo inputs (1/4” balanced inputs with Pan) that can be used as either 2x Mono or a single Stereo In and other essential features for straightforward, high-quality sound produc

Details
The Netherlands - EM Acoustics will reveal HALO Arena at ISE 2018. HALO-C made an impact when it was first launched in 2012. Five years on and EM Acoustics is ready to make the same kind of impact in the arena sound reinforcement market; built on the same core design intent as the much smaller HALO-C, HALO-A takes overall SPL capability to a level suitable for much larger applications, both fixed installation and touring.
HALO-A benefits from the same “maximum headroom” design that characterises its little brother, HALO-C, ensuring that that HALO-A delivers consistent performance across all SPL levels. A single HALO-A cabinet exhibits a flat, free-field frequency response from 48Hz to 19kHz (+/-3dB) and a phase response which is +/- 20 degrees between 150Hz and 18kHz. Due to the unique loading technique applied to the low frequency drivers combined with the high frequen

Details
USA - New for the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, sE Electronics has announced the V7 BFG: a special chrome Signature Edition of sE’s TEC-Award-nominated V7 dynamic microphone, created in partnership with Mr. Billy F. Gibbons - best known as the guitarist of ZZ Top.
The V7 BFG is the signature vocal microphone for Billy F. Gibbons. Best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American rock band ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons consistently ranks as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. From sE: “This Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductee and iconic blues-rock guitarist from Texas has been performing on the road for decades, and is still musically hyper-active with The Kings of Chaos, the BFG’s and – last but definitely not least - ZZ Top!”
The V7 BFG is a dynamic vocal hand-held microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern, delivering “a crisp, open sound t

Details
UK - Chroma-Q will showcase their latest award-winning LED lighting solutions for theatre, rock 'n' roll, corporate and architectural applications at PLASA Focus Glasgow 2018 (stand C2).
Sharing a premium feature set which includes homogenised optics, extremely bright and uniform output, colour consistency, theatrical grade dimming and ultra-quiet operation, colour-mixing models on display include the multi award-winning Color Force II LED cyclorama, wash & effects light; the Color One 100X LED PAR; and the multi award-winning new Inspire XT LED house light. Also showing is the Space Force variable white LED soft light.
(Jim Evans)

Details
UK - PLASA has announced the final additions to the programme for PLASA Focus Glasgow 2018 taking place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) 17-18 January. Free registration is still open for the show which offers inspiring seminars, technical workshops, and cutting-edge training sessions.
Funktion One founder, Tony Andrews will be hosting a seminar, in association with Steedsy.com, which will delve into the audio quality differences between file formats, file players, sound cards, and mixers using state-of-the-art Funktion One equipment. Observations and questions are welcome throughout the presentation.
KV2 are set to demonstrate their latest loudspeaker products which are already making impressions internationally within theatre, worship, corporate, and DJ sectors. With demonstrations running throughout the show, visitors can inspect the ultra-compact passi

Details
The Netherlands - On stand U265 in Hall 15, at this year’s ISE, Powersoft will launch the new Duecanali 804 and Duecanali 4804, a two-channel amplifier platform with optional DSP and Dante dedicated to the fixed install market, and the perfect answer to system integrators’ needs for a high-performance amplifier solution in leisure and retail spaces.
The Duecanali 4804 provides 2 x 2400W @ 4Ω, a power output suitable to a wide range of projects, making it an attractive and cost-effective solution for small to medium size installations seeking both pristine and reliable sound.
The Duecanali 804 offers 2 x 400W and represents a lower total power solution for installations in retail, as well as bars and restaurants where a single two-channel amplifier is the requirement, without the need for additional channels or power. The range is completed by the existing Duecana

Details
The Netherlands - Nexo will be presenting a line-up of professional loudspeaker models showcasing the company’s signature of low-profile cabinets with high SPL and outstanding sonic performance.
The ISE show presentation will use a new series of loudspeaker stands and mounts designed especially for Nexo by Showem of Germany.
The all-white display will feature the super-compact ID Series, which is tailored specifically for the installation environment. The ID24 full-range speaker uses twin 4” drivers in a V formation in combination with an HF compression driver. It has a unique user-adjustable horn, easily rotatable without tools by a switch on the rear panel, giving 60 or 120-degree HF coverage. This allows HF horizontal dispersion to be ‘tuned’ for the given application. As the ID24 can be mounted vertically or horizontally, this effectively gives the user fou

Details
The Netherlands - At the upcoming ISE 2018 conference in Amsterdam, Audio over IP pioneer Barix will introduce the third generation of AudioPoint, the company’s audio signage platform that brings digital signage and TV content together with today’s BYOD trends. AudioPoint helps end users deliver audio associated with video content to mobile devices over a local Wi-Fi connection, driving a more intimate connection with consumers and lending a voice to the screen.
AudioPoint 3.0 increases the value proposition for systems integrators and end users with an all-in-one integrated solution that removes the need for an external channel server. AudioPoint 3.0 is based on a new hardware platform, engineered by Barix, that builds the channel server into the Barix Audio Signage Encoder to significantly reduce cost and integration time. The encoder supports both single- and multi-c

Details
USA - Chauvet DJ has a long legacy of leading the way with lighting innovations. That tradition will continue at the 2018 NAMM show, as the company introduces additions to its wireless Freedom series, a smart, versatile new version of its popular GigBAR and “a host of other new products that are destined to raise the bar in their categories”.
Visitors to the company’s NAMM booth (11133) will see the new Freedom H1, a compact 100% truly wireless, battery-operated LED wash light with a built-in D-Fi transceiver and a single hex-colour (RGBAW+UV) 10W LED that produces a rainbow of realistic accent light colours. Completely wireless, this compact fixture can be mounted “virtually anywhere, even on most metal surfaces, thanks to its magnetic base”.
Another NAMM newcomer for Chauvet DJ is the GigBAR Flex, which represents the next generation in the series that’

Details
The Netherlands – ETC is heading to the Netherlands for the biennial CUE exhibition on 15-17 January at Rotterdam Ahoy. The new ColorSource CYC luminaire, the recently launched Ion Xe lighting control console, and products from ETC’s rigging portfolio will be making their Benelux debut at the event, with the company also offering product demos and giveaways on stand 101.
ColorSource CYC will take centre stage on ETC’s booth at CUE. The purpose-built cyclorama light is bright, compact and affordable. It’s also the first ColorSource fixture to add a fifth colour to its LED array, incorporating indigo with the RGB-L mix to achieve rich, theatrical hues. The CYC will be joining fellow family members at the show, including ColorSource Spot and PAR fixtures; ColorSource control desks; and the ColorSource Relay power control solution.
With compact footprints and full-

Details
UK - KV2 Audio are returning to the PLASA Focus Glasgow show following a successful debut in 2017. The Czech manufacturer will run a dedicated demonstration facility – the Etive Room – to allow attendees to hear a selection of KV2 products, including the compact passive ESD 25 and active full-range EX 15 loudspeaker.
KV2 will be operating from stand B14 where representatives will be happy to discuss all audio requirements and the many ways KV2 products can help users “make the step up sonically”.
(Jim Evans)

Details
The Netherlands - Continuing to deliver practical innovations that address disruptive AV industry trends, Atlona is now shipping the AT-UHD-SW-510W 5x1 universal switcher with wireless presentation capabilities. Cost-efficiently supporting the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement, the SW-510W combines “unprecedented input flexibility with powerful integration features including automatic display control, automatic input selection, and mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs”.
The SW-510W is now shipping and will be showcased alongside other Atlona integration, collaboration and control solutions during the company’s 15th anniversary celebration in stand 5-U80 at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam.
The SW-510W simplifies system design, integration, and operation by supporting both wired and wireless AV connectivity in a single, compact unit. For local wired sources, the new switche

Details
The Netherlands - Work Pro Audio, the installation and pro audio brand of international manufacturer Equipson, returns to ISE again this February to showcase its latest in sound reinforcement and audio over IP control solutions to the global audio installation marketplace.
The main attraction on the Work Pro Audio stand (#M200 in Hall 7) will be the new additions to the Arion Line Array range, the SL 210 A and the SL 218 SA subwoofer. Designed entirely at the Work Pro headquarters in Valencia, Spain, both line array elements were launched last year; this is their first major international trade fair outing since they began shipping in late Autumn 2017. Together, the new units form a system suited to use in demanding environments that require power, high-quality audio reproduction and controlled directivity.
In addition to the subwoofer, a range of accessories is availa

Details
The Netherlands - ETC will showcase a selection of its architectural lighting control solutions on stand 15-R260. Visitors can explore ETC’s collection of systems to suit installations of all sizes and budgets – from a single room to office complexes, large museums, convention centres and theme parks.
Unison Paradigm delivers a new level of comprehensive control – sophisticated facility-lighting and building systems integration. And it does so with unprecedented flexibility and simplicity: a green-minded energy management system that capitalises on daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing and time schedules for maximum electricity and budget savings, plus the power to speak with different devices from different manufacturers over the same control system.
Unison Echo offers flexible, intelligent, and scalable control – simply. Whether it’s turning lights on and

Details
The Netherlands - The 15th edition of Integrated Systems Europe 2018 will see the debut of a range of new show initiatives.
Launching on the day before ISE 2018 opens its doors, the TIDE (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.) conference, produced by AVIXA, is a one-day event, which will take place at the Okura Hotel, a few minutes’ walk from the RAI Amsterdam. TIDE will explore the creative forces and business decisions shaping the AV industry and how businesses can leverage these concepts. The TIDE conference will focus on Design Thinking for Business. The conference programme will be applicable to all design professionals, end customers and AV channel delegates.
The World Masters of Projection Mapping is a new competition with both the final and awards’ presentation occurring during ISE 2018. It is being produced by Amsterdam Light Festival, the R
  1. New World Rigging Symposium sponsors named
  2. Big names to join PLASA Focus Glasgow 2018 seminars
  3. MGG takes a bow at Vodacome CEO Awards
  4. Ayrton takes gong at LDI 2017 Awards
  5. NEC to create ‘Endless Impressions’ at ISE 2018
  6. Hawthorn production for Battersea fundraiser
Page 69 of 324

Latest Issue. . .