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UK - Martin Audio has announced a significant upgrade to Display, the software brain of the MLA Series. This represents what R&D director, Jason Baird, now describes as "the world's most accurate prediction and optimisation array software, bar none".

Display is the numerical optimisation process that eliminates lengthy trial-and-error tuning sessions, so that an MLA Series system achieves the required audience coverage straight out of the box.

Based on a highly accurate acoustic model of array behaviour, it gives a very precise prediction of the direct sound produced over the audience as well as areas where sound is to be minimised. It takes the guesswork out of array design, deployment and control - generating ready-to-use DSP filter configurations and comprehensive rigging information, including mechanical load safety analysis.

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Europe - ALC NetworX, developers of the high performance RAVENNA audio networking technology, has announced the release of RAV2SAP, a useful RAVENNA-to-SAP freeware conversion tool designed to help connect RAVENNA devices to other AES67 devices.

ALC NetworX's Andreas Hildebrand explains why RAV2SAP is important. "Most people would agree that, in an ideal world, when setting up a network, it would be wonderful not to be limited in one's choice of devices on the network, or indeed one's choice of network protocol because of incompatibility issues.

"The AES67 standard for high performance AoIP interoperability was published in 2013 in order to provide some common ground and basic guidelines for manufacturers wishing to incorporate interoperability capabilities into their products."

Crucial to the success of any network is connection management between devices and the exch

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USA - SGM has released a new addition to G-range of moving heads. The G-4 Wash is a lightweight and compact high-power Fresnel wash light with "superb colour mixing and very low power consumption".

Unlike most conventional wash lights, the G-4 Wash comprises red, green, blue, amber and mint LEDs that mix directly in the light source. Additionally, it has a dichroic enhancer that creates a deep blue (Congo blue), delivering a very saturated black light effect.

With a CRI of more than 90 (typically 93), the G-4 Wash delivers "the most amazing colour rendering of any wash light on the market today...It is not only powerful in colors but also impressive in white".

The durable, IP65-rated exterior of G-4 Wash and the built-in dehumidifier ensure that the fixture is kept free of externally induced impact on internal optics and light source unit, such as smoke fluid, dust and

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USA - Philips Lighting will launch a raft of entertainment lighting on booth #1115 at the LDI Las Vegas exhibition, taking place October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Centre.

New additions to the entertainment range include luminaires such as the Philips Showline SL LEDSPOT 300 and Philips SL HYDRUS 350, which offer designers more dynamic effects to differentiate their shows. Also, the new Philips Strand Lighting Softlight 150S and 300S television panels will be launched as part of the Philips Lighting entertainment booth's 'green room' and mock TV studio.

Following on from a successful preview at the PLASA London show in September, the compact, high-performance Philips Showline SL LEDSPOT 300 luminaire will be launched live on the Philips Lighting entertainment booth and will be available for pre-order before hitting the market on the October 31.

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UK - Symphotech combined their expertise and experience from many events to manage health and safety for the inaugural Lockdown Festival, as it headed to Powderham Castle in September.

Lockdown Festival welcomed a sell-out crowd of 7,000 dance music lovers to the grounds of the majestic Powderham Castle, Exeter, and saw performances from Tinie Tempah, Katy B and Stormzy.

Organisers, UK Live, called upon Symphotech, with relatively short notice, to help them deal with specific challenges before and during the event, including the 16+ age restriction and concerns from the Police and Licensing Authorities around the drug culture associated with the genre of music.

As soon as they were contracted the Symphotech team's first priority was to establish effective communications to create a series of measures to mitigate the risks with all of the stakeholders. Medical and welfa

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UK - The Henley Festival is a five-day cultural experience celebrating the best of international and UK music, art, comedy and food in a quintessentially British location.

Production manager John Harris described the cultural environment of Henley Festival: "To say that it's one of a kind sounds like a bit of a cliché; but I really can't think of another festival comparable to Henley. Holding a summer festival in such a beautiful environment and to attract artists of the highest calibre is nothing short of a privilege. Although the black tie dress code and chic venues create an aura of sophistication; we keep the ticket prices down to ensure Henley Festival is accessible to all."

This year's event featured acts such as: Elton John, Bryn Terfel, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, The Welsh National Orchestra and Elvis Costello; as well as an impressive roster of cabaret and

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Australia - As part of an extensive upgrade of its OB fleet, NEP Australia has placed its trust in Lawo audio and video solutions. With the commissioning of four identical live production units (HD11, HD12, HD13 and HD 14), NEP Australia is consolidating its position as the leading broadcasting provider on the Australian continent, offering 4K OB Vans with a capacity, unmatched by any other outside production company to date.

System integration of the new OBs was managed by NEP Australia's own System Integration team with supply of various equipment from Lawo's exclusive partner, Professional Audio & Television (PAT).

All four OB Vans share the same size and technical specifications and rely on Lawo's VSM Broadcast Control and Monitoring system for their overall control. On the audio side, each truck is equipped with a 64-fader Lawo mc256 audio mixing console plus a Lawo a

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USA - Images of the Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville, with its 18" blonde oak lip, distinctive frame and teak deck, are burnished into the minds and hearts of country music bands and fans. The giants of country have worked their magic on this sacred 60.5' x 36.5'space, as have artists from other genres like Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

It was fitting that this stage served as the site for the Americana Honours and Awards Show at the 17th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference. Lighting designer Robert Peterson of Real World Lighting and his associate designer Monica Rose highlighted the architectural features of the famous stage during the televised event by drawing on the colour rendering capabilities of Chauvet Professional COLORado fixtures.

Peterson, who has been lighting the Americana Music event for client High Five Entertainment since 2

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USA - Some things were just made to go together in life such as the beach, cocktails and great music. Bernie's Beach Bar encompasses the first two aspects perfectly by being located on a city block's worth of boardwalk space on Hampton Beach and serving patrons its famous Bernie's Rum Runner.

When Bernie's Beach Bar tasked RPM Dynamics with the mission of permanently installing a touring system that would give the patrons a superb sonic experience, they chose VUE's al-8 Line Array System.

As a Northeast outdoor venue, Bernie's Beach Bar needed a system that not only could cover the multiple listening areas, but also be taken in and out due to the unpredictable weather. Featuring a large rooftop performance space at its heart, the area is flanked by a horseshoe-shaped semi-covered lounge, outdoor bar and eating areas.

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Sweden - After an extensive six-month renovation process, Rico opened its doors earlier this year to an overwhelmingly positive reception. Diners have relished the Linköping restaurant's attractive décor, relaxed ambience and fresh produce, with a keen focus on locally sourced meats.

A host of Genelec 4020s, 4030s and 4040s have been installed across the premises, which deliver audio clarity to accompany the restaurant's delicious food and stylish surroundings.

With sound playing a key role in creating an inviting restaurant atmosphere, it was important to establish an environment at just the right audio levels; low enough so that it did not disturb conversations, while still keeping the environment lively and energised.

Stockholm-based system integrator Watt & Volt took care of the audio installation and sales. Opting for Genelec loudspeakers, Carl Ingler of W

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Turkmenistan - Visual production expert FIX8Group successfully managed and delivered a complex projection and content management project for an event staged by Turkish construction group Polimeks for the Government of Turkmenistan to launch the country's brand new, state of the art international airport.

FIX8Group sent in one of its top projection mapping teams for the unusual 10-day project, which culminated in a mixed media spectacular that centred around Turkmenistan culture and history. Held on 17 September at Ashgabat Stadium, the event was attended by more than 20,000 people.

Leading the team was FIX8Group's media server engineer Nick Charalampidis who was accompanied by projects director/projectionist guru Paul Williams and media programmer Fraser Walker.

Working closely with technical director Sedat Gunduz and creative director Candas Sisman, FIX8 liaised with

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UK - Colour Sound Experiment worked closely with innovative lighting designer Francis Clegg of MIRRAD to supply a full production lighting rig for rapper Kano's recent show-stopping gig at London's Brixton Academy.

This high profile show came amidst a run of other gigs around the country playing a mix of venues on this latest leg of the artist's Made in the Manor album campaign, for which they were using a trailer-sized specials lighting package. Brixton was effectively a one-off as well as the London showcase, and with no video, the pressure was all on lighting as the primary visual medium to produce something memorable and spectacular.

Says Colour Sound's H (Haydn Cruickshank), "Francis has the ability to make everything look great, even if he's only using six lights! He's definitely 'one-to-watch' and we are very happy to be working with him".

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Asia - Dutch lighting designer Jan Kortbeek has selected a powerful Ai Infinity RX server from British manufacturer Avolites to control complex new media content for an updated version of the live musical theatre show of DreamWorks Animation's cartoon blockbuster Madagascar.

Featuring the same four anthropomorphic heroes as the film franchise - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe - and a combination of real and video scenery, Madagascar Live! was launched in the US in 2011 by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks.

The animation studio's first ever theatre production, the show is a family-friendly extravaganza that celebrates freedom, friendship and fending off the evil 'Foosa'. Stage Entertainment Touring Productions brought the production from the States to the UK, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Columbia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina,

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USA - Surfing the lighting industry web just got a lot better with the launch of Elation Professional's newly designed www.elationlighting.com website, a thorough makeover that features a more intuitive and modern look.

The redesigned website makes it easier for visitors to find the information they need in a more visually appealing interface and marks another important step as Elation continues to grow and increase its market presence.

The new-look website is easier to navigate and features an enlarged format with enhanced rich content. Major improvements of the new site include an adaptive screen size and mobile responsive design for phones and tablets, more video content, larger images, and enhanced product photography. The new site is compatible across multiple platforms/browsers and includes increased social media share options. It features multi-language support so u

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USA - A historic gathering of rock's biggest legends known as the Desert Trip festival took place during the first two weekends of October. Showcasing six of the biggest acts in rock history, Desert Trip pushed each of these headliner acts to stand out. One act that is especially recognized for his outstanding visual design is Roger Waters, and his Desert Trip effort was no exception.

During a tune-up concert held in Mexico City a couple of weeks before Desert Trip, Waters used 10 Syncrolite SXL's to wow the audience with their power and punch. For Desert Trip the count was increased to 50 fixtures that were lined up behind the stage to create incredible effects that could be seen for miles above the Empire Polo Club field, the site of the festival.

Earlier this year Roger Waters' creative team tested several fixtures at the festival site and concluded only the Syncrolite

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Sweden - Woodlite is a large, well-stocked dry hire specialist with an HQ just outside the attractive university town of Karlstad, the capital of V

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Poland - Over 600 d&b loudspeakers, nearly 150 D80 amplifiers, and 29 delay towers for one stage; this was an event on an almost unprecedented scale. Blonia Park, near Poland's ancient city of Krak

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UK - Terry Tew Sound and Light, specialists in audio visual hire and sales for events, conferences and broadcast, has recently purchased microphone hire company, Origin Audio.

Origin, which was formed over 24 years ago by Stephen Higgs, specialises exclusively in the hire of Schoeps microphones.

"I started the business when I left the BBC, slowly building up the company and investing all profits back into stock," says Stephen. "I decided to invest solely in Schoeps because I've always used them and believe they're the best and most versatile microphones on the market."

Origin now has a stock of over 150 Schoeps microphones and more than 140 active rods and cables, but it is not only this that has made it a success.

"When I started, I was working with film makers and I produced bespoke stereo kits that made the audio production of day-to-day stereo drama film making

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Serbia - Headquartered in Belgrade and with branch offices in Russia and Macedonia, Svetlost Teatar was recently appointed Outline distributor for Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia.

The company is one of the leading stage equipment contractors and theatrical system integrators and for over 20 years has designed, manufactured and installed stage, studio and theatrical equipment for the performance industry.

Regarding the company's appointment, PR manager Jovan Dunjic states, "With its superb quality, Outline will definitely open the doors to markets we were not previously involved in. Outline's large, medium, and small format loudspeakers, as well as its innovative DSP-based and related technologies, enable us to ensure top-grade equipment for a really wide range of applications, such as performing arts venues, cinemas, sport halls."

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UK - Tannoy has announced the appointment of Jamie O'Callaghan as head of global sales for its Lifestyle Division.

O'Callaghan comments, "Tannoy's renowned 90-Year heritage along with Music's extraordinary resources and capabilities has drawn me to this amazing opportunity. I am very honoured to be part of a fantastic team that will execute Tannoy's ambitious vision to deliver outstanding customer experience and products that represent that vision. We are assembling a team of very passionate sales people to build even stronger relationships with our global distribution partners."

Vice president, lifestyle, James Bradbury adds, "We are delighted to welcome Jamie to Tannoy. His industry experience, deep understanding of the global Hi-fi market and enthusiastic drive are exactly what we need. We have big ambitions, and are putting in place a team that will deliver."

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Germany - Creative Technology (CT) has had another strong year delivering some spectacular events across all of its world-wide operations. In the continuing drive to improve efficiency in an increasingly competitive marketplace will be substantially restructured.

The business will retain key customer facing resources in Stuttgart, Cologne and Berlin but will, in future, service and administer its business from one of its major hubs in Holland, UK, Spain or further afield in the Middle East, USA or Asia Pacific.

Sales and project management will be centred around the Stuttgart office and lead by Mike Dörfling who assumes the role of business development director.

Christ Elsten will assume the role of managing director for Holland and Germany alongside commercial director Albert Deltour.

Albert Deltour comments, "The refocus of knowledge, people and equipment in a s

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USA - Focusrite Novation Inc., the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of the UK-based manufacturer Focusrite Audio Engineering, has announces the appointment of industry veteran Craig Lewis to the position of director of sales for the Focusrite and Novation brands. Focusrite Red and RedNet will continue to be handled by Kurt Howell, national accounts manager.

The announcement was made by Focusrite Novation Inc. president Phil Wagner, underscoring the ongoing growth and expansion of the Focusrite and Novation brands and their sales channels in the US.

Phil Wagner stated, "Craig is well respected. He is an exceptional addition to our expanding team. Craig's industry accomplishments demonstrate his dedication and expertise in both M.I. and pro audio market segments, making him uniquely qualified for this new role. We welcome him aboard, and look forward to his contributions into 20

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UK - Award-winning Muse tour director and founder of Cato Music, Glen Rowe, has been appointed managing director of Backstage Academy with immediate effect.

Backstage Academy is a centre of excellence for the future of the live industry, created solely for the next generation of touring and creative professionals. Located next door to Europe's largest production campus, Production Park, the Academy continues to provide real-life training and exciting employment opportunities for students.

Rowe's appointment brings his successful Cato Academy - the only 'Roadie School' in the world - under the educational umbrella of Backstage Academy. The two Academies will continue to provide the best-in-class short courses and degree courses respectively for students wishing to undertake careers in the live events and live music sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, Backstage Acade

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UK - Lode Audio, the UK-based audio company that creates products dedicated to the custom installation market, has introduced the LA1 - a single-zone music server that combines Hi-Fi quality performance with the control and reliability demanded by the custom installation industry.

The next stage in the Lode Audio product road map, which has already seen the LA4 4-zone music server receive wide acclaim from installers and users alike, the LA1 is 1U tall and 9 ½ "wide (two units can fit side-by-side in a 19" rack) features high-end DACs capable of high-resolution audio playback, compatibility with the leading music streaming services including TIDAL and full integration into automation control platforms such as Creston, AMX, Control4 and RTI.

Built on Lode Audio's patented LodeNet, the LA1 can be used as a stand-alone unit in a single-source multiroom audio system/dedicated

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