Robe - LEADERBOARD - Feb 2025
Doughty - Banner - from 15 May 2025

Details
Online Fraud - Music and sports fans trying to secure event tickets lost more than £5m to online fraud in 2015, councils have revealed. Customers who fell victim to ticket fraud lost an average of £444 per transaction, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said. It urged social media sites urged to do more to prevent the problem as they were used for almost half of the scams.

Councils have warned that the problem is increasing, with total losses up from £3.35m in 2014. Officials say that summer could be "ripe for criminals to exploit desperate fans", with a series of sporting events, festivals and Wembley concerts by Beyoncé, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen all expected to be targeted by fraudsters.

Grounded - Eagles of Death Metal have bee

Details
Germany / USA - Sommer Cable is presenting their latest development at the InfoComm 2016: the compact pushbutton modules of the Cardinal DVM series. The new pushbutton modules make media control easy, especially in situations where an operation directly on the device is either too complicated or not possible.

"It has been our goal to develop a convenient, economically priced and yet high-quality controller solution for devices and media. With the quad pushbutton modules of the Cardinal DVM series we've hit the nail on the head. Whether you have integrated a single beamer under the ceiling or a big media controller in a data cabinet, it won't matter anymore. With our pushbutton module the direct operation is now performed a single push of a button," says Sommer Cable's key account & distribution manager Peter Rieck.

Beside the fast setup and wiring the pushbutton modules al

Details
USA - InfoComm 2016 will see a completely redesigned AV Stumpfl booth that will enable visitors to interact with real-life applications and productivity tools including large-format and mobile screens, high-resolution multimedia management and control! Additionally, AV Stumpfl will use InfoComm as the platform to make several new global product announcements.

The multi-award winning super media server, Wings Engine Raw 8K will be shown in the Americas for the very first time. "We're the first to create a product that manages uncompressed 8K content out of a single machine," enthuses Fabian Stumpfl. It produces an unrivalled four streams of full 4K uncompressed content at 60hz plus media overlays, text generation and show control on top."

On the AV Stumpfl booth, Wings Engine Raw 8K will be integrated with four large-format projectors from Digital Projection International a

Renkus-Heinz - Banner - May 2025
featured content

LD Systems ICOA PRO series – high-performance coaxial PA speakers for professional demands

The popular ICOA PA systems have been further developed to include two active full-range coaxial speakers – ICOA PRO 12 A and ICOA PRO 15 A – as well as the active 21″ bass-reflex PA subwoofer ICOA PRO SUB 21 A. With its professional features and high output power, the ICOA PRO series is aimed at ambitious bands, musicians and DJs as well as hire companies and commercial customers looking for a compact, robust and powerful PA sound system. The ICOA PRO series is rounded off with modern connection and control options via Bluetooth 5.1 and the specially developed ICOA PRO app, for use on smartphones and tablets.

ld-systems.com/icoapro

Details
The Netherlands - Vivitek has announced the expansion of its successful D3000 series of projectors with the launch of its new DH3331, a full HD 1080P projection solution, offering a rich feature set and capable of delivering "outstanding image quality". The D3000 series is suitable for corporate and education applications - including boardrooms, conference rooms and teaching spaces - and the DH3331 is set to further expand the range's appeal.

Boasting a Full HD 1080p resolution, 5,000 ANSI lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, the DH3331 is designed to offer a high quality, sharp and bright image. In addition, the projector features new DICOM Simulation Mode making it ideal for viewing grayscale medical images - such as X-rays - for medical training and seminars. The dual-7W built-in speakers and the microphone input ensure clear sound in a meeting room.

"We have designed

featured content

ETC Halcyon Silent

High End Systems Halcyon Silent builds on ETC’s legacy of fanless automated fixtures by incorporating features from the highly sought-after Halcyon family. Halcyon Silent perfectly balances silent operation with brilliant output of 18,400 lumens and high-impact features. 

For more information visit us at www.etcconnect.com

Details
USA - Sennheiser will be participating at InfoComm 2016 held from 4-10 June in Las Vegas. The audio specialist will be expanding its new wireless conferencing system, TeamConnect Wireless, with an alternative charging base being launched at InfoComm.

Sennheiser will also be presenting the second new addition to the TeamConnect Family, TeamConnect Ceiling, an innovative ceiling mounted array microphone with automatic beamforming technology for fixed installations. Visitors to the Sennheiser booth (C10908) can experience the wide range of professional products for business communications, including its newly expanded SpeechLine Digital Wireless microphone range, Speakerphone series and MobileConnect audio streaming solution. For those wanting to learn more, Sennheiser will also be offering a special Manufacturer's Training session and a dedicated demonstration-room.

At InfoC

Details
UK - GLP gave an auspicious debut to its newly-established UK operation at the recent PLASA Focus exhibition in Leeds. Led by head of operations at GLP UK, Noel 'Roly' Smith, the company gave UK premieres to the new hybrid GT-1 spot and beam fixture and the latest accessories in the X4 atom RGBW line up.

Response was reported as being highly positive - right across the range, which included the latest products like the compact impression X1, the IP65-rated X4 atom, the pixel-mapping impression X4 L, and the new GT-1, which marks GLP's return to discharge fixture technology in this new hybrid format.

"It was great to be launching the new UK office at such an important show, and to have the opportunity to meet so many interested visitors," Roly stated. "These ranged from established industry professionals to many young students just starting out on their careers.

"PLASA

featured content

Create new traditions – Cameo P6 - High Output Full-Spectrum Ellipsoidal

Cameo's P6 is a future-proof LED profiler with a powerful 600 W RGBACL engine and 16,000 lumens. It’s an energy-efficient replacement for 2.5 kW halogen profile lights in theatres and venues. With excellent light quality and natural colour rendering, it fits perfectly in theatres, musicals, TV studios, congresses, and live events.

With an LED life of 50,000 hours and low power use, the P6 cuts energy costs and supports the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ goals for climate neutrality by 2050. It also meets updated eco-design rules for lighting.

www.cameolight.com/p6profile

Details
South Africa - The Durban Ice Arena is currently closed for public skating from 16 to 31 May, and has undergone a transformation to host the Brutal Fruit Netball Premier League. Black Coffee, commissioned by Shaun Brickell from Umlilo Brands, an event management, brand activation and technical company, provided the television lighting, a few Philips Selecon Arena and Rama Fresnels providing a lighting solution. Brandon Bunyan, owner of Black Coffee, gives a delightful rendition.

"This is a gig that has turned into an interesting science for us and a nightmare for our client," said Brandon. "Because it is in an ice rink with a special sports wooden floor covering, there is a major moisture / condensation problem making the play field very slippery.

"We were looking for an LED sports arena flood solution for this job that would not affect the temperature of the play field, w

Details
UK - LED, visual effects, drapes and starcloth specialist, S+H Technical has boosted its stock of LED screen with the addition of 182 panels of Glux's 10mm outdoor BAtn product in readiness for a busy summer events season.

S+H already has a substantial stock of LED video with over 1000 panels of Glux LED including 12mm, 3.9 indoor and both 10 & 20 mm floor tiles, and this latest addition of the outdoor screen was a logical extension to the range.

Having a wide range of LED screen stock - plus several other LED technologies - ensures that S+H has the flexibility to service its wide and eclectic range of projects.

"We're getting asked ever more frequently to supply LED screens to various projects many of which are outdoor, so we need to have a solution in stock," comments S+H's MD Terry Murtha. "It made sense to keep with the same manufacturer for continuity and quality

Details
USA - How does a large and rapidly growing house of worship still maintain an intimate small church feel? While there is no one answer that applies in all situations, the leaders of First Redeemer Baptist have come up with an approach that works well at their 2000-seat church. One of the fastest growing churches in the Southeast, First Redeemer has nevertheless maintained a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy for worshippers to feel connected. A variety of steps, from having small breakout worship groups, to serving Wednesday night suppers, to holding contemporary and traditional services, have contributed to making each individual worshipper feel welcome.

In keeping with its welcoming philosophy, First Redeemer had a clear objective when it hired Paragon 360 to remodel its sanctuary: create a space that makes everyone feel at home. The Springfield, MO company accomplished t

Details
Puerto Rico - Internationally acclaimed singer Arc

Details
USA - A 4,400sq.ft video wall boasting over 65m pixels and comprising 1,640 2.5mm Christie Velvet LED tiles at the Westgate Sports SuperBook is keeping visitors to the Las Vegas casino up-to-date on everything from the rugby world cup to tennis. This enormous video wall spans the length of the world's largest sports book creating a stadium-like experience where every seat in the newly renovated Westgate Superbook is a "front-row" experience.

Westgate Resorts teamed with RP Visual Solutions (RPV) and Christie to build the world's largest LED Video wall inside the Westgate Superbook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Working with HB Communications, RPV and Christie created an enormous curved array measuring 20ft tall and 220ft wide.

Along with the construction of this screen, the Westgate Superbook was completely transformed to create a stadium-like experience, inclu

Details
Italy - Professional Audio Systems manufacturer dBTechnologies has announced the launch of its new website www.dbtechnologies.com

The new responsive design delivers an engaging user-experience across devices allowing consumers to easily access contents on desktops, tablets and mobile.

The new website is the most complete source of information about dBTechnologies world: news, events and a complete overview on products available in three languages (English, Italian and Spanish)

dBTechnologies' sales & marketing director Giovanni Barbieri points out the reasons for this change. "dBTechnologies' users community is growing at a fast pace worldwide, and we need to provide them with the most complete information. Our customers want to be able to access content wherever they are, whenever they need it. Whether they're experienced professionals or entry level users willing to

Details
UK - Research from Panasonic has found that 3D mapping, the technique of using projection to illuminate building facades, is replacing traditional types of event entertainment such as fireworks. A survey of design agencies, events companies, end users and manufacturers, commissioned by Panasonic and carried out by Installation Magazine, shows that over the past three years both the number of projection mapping projects and the revenue they have generated has grown.

Survey respondents were clear that driving this growth is the way that audiences expect more and have higher expectations when it comes to being entertained and informed, 75% of those surveyed agreed that 3D mapping was being used instead of traditional approaches like fireworks.

The evidence shows that projection mapping has the ability to attract visitors, create employment, fill hotel rooms, sell resta

Details
China - APG North East Asia has announced completion of its first Uniline house of worship installation in China. Situated in Shantou, the 3,000 capacity Shantou Sheng Ming Tang church is one of the biggest in the Guangdong province.

The project was carried out by MPHK Group Ltd, the Hong Kong based APG dealer, who installed the entire sound system as well as HD video and LED stage lighting solutions. The project was completed in just a month, from system design to implementation.

"The main acoustical challenge was to overcome the unwanted resonance due to the size of the church," remembers APG North and Eastern Asia managing director Raymond Wong. "Its high ceilings and the presence of two corridors on each side of the room were challenging as they created unwanted resonance. Because the Uniline range is easily controllable, we knew we would easily overcome those challeng

Details
Germany - HK Audio is set to power a month-long extravaganza of events at Frankfurt's Commerzbank-Arena this summer, culminating in a world record-breaking weekend on 9/10 July.

Throughout June and the first week of July, a sizeable Cohedra system will provide the sounds for a series of Euro 2016 public viewing experiences that will be shown on a 550m

Details
USA - A youth group that has remained relevant to high school students in the United States for over 70 years must continue to come up with ways to keep its message fresh. The Career and Community Leaders of America has absorbed this lesson very well. Founded in 1945, this non-profit organization has grown to 150,000 members in every state plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by wrapping its core message of personal responsibility in an exciting package that appeals to young sensibilities.

This was very much in evidence this April, when the CCLA mixed serious life learning lessons with youth-oriented fun activities at its three-day Wisconsin conference, which was held at the at the Kalahari Resort, home of a 125,000 sq. ft. indoor water park and a 110,000 sq. ft. indoor theme park. Aside from these attractions, the conference also reached out to young attendees by turning i

Details
UK - Event policing specialist TSG has promoted former temporary team member Martin White to operations executive, a full-time position.

Responsible for maintaining trained staff numbers and equipment, White will also look after the logistics behind TSG deployments, liaise with clients and support the perpetual push for new business.

After 23 years in senior management at the MOD, where he was schooled in high-risk search, explosive ordnance disposal and crisis management, White worked with a number of private security agencies, including TSG sister company Definitive Security.

David Boswell, managing director at TSG, comments, "Martin is a perfect fit. On top of all his logistical experience, he has a comprehensive understanding of the operational management processes that are integral to TSG, the ability to expand and deploy TSG assets nationally and a firm grasp of

Details
UK - Television and entertainment lighting rental specialists Aurora has announced the addition of Joe Marter to their project management team. Having spent a number of years at Aurora in the role of equipment co-ordinator, responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of lighting equipment, Joe brings with him an industry perspective and a serious understanding of the company's product range.

With additional experience gained through his time as technical manager with London Light, the transition to project manager allows Joe to capitalise on a considerable knowledge of all aspects of entertainment lighting to support and service productions at the highest level.

On shifting roles within the company Joe says, "It's incredibly exciting to be taking on a new role within a company that I understand so well - I've worked as part of the Aurora team for seve

Details
USA - Although it's been open for a mere four years in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, The Velvet Note has attracted national attention. Its intimate room seats only 40 and was carefully designed by George Seldon to support music with stunning, well-balanced acoustics.

"We take a lot of pride in the sound of our room," said Tamara Fuller, The Velvet Note's owner and nightly head-of-ceremonies. "We call it 'the acoustic living room,' and we've done everything we can to make it the very best way to experience live music."

"Until recently, the only thing that wasn't five stars about The Velvet Note was the PA system," explained Bob Bakert, an Atlanta-based guitarist, vocalist, composer, and pro-audio veteran who regularly graces the venue's stage. "I had heard Danley Sound Labs systems before, and I knew Danley's fantastic phase-coherence and fidelity could elevate

Details
USA - BrightSign reports that its players are driving a prominent video wall at The Grand Hyatt Hotel, located in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square. The wall was needed to replace an existing video wall that had been temperamental for nearly two years. The challenges included budget; that the 3x8 array of screens was mounted 20ft above the lobby floor; and that installation of the new videowall needed to happen during the holiday shopping season to reach completion by the 24 December deadline.

AV Structural was awarded the project, and quickly went to work constructing a 20ft -high, 34ft-long scaffolding apparatus that enabled the team to work virtually around the clock, while maintaining safety for their crew and for the guests walking beneath the scaffolding at all hours of the day and night. The new video wall also required a unique installation to provide easy acce

Details
USA - Professional Wireless Systems, a subsidiary of Masque Sound, has purchased the first two newly-released Bel Digital BM-A1-64DANTE monitoring units for their latest music awards show in Miami, Florida.

Jim Van Winkle, general manager of PWS, says, "We had an analogue monitoring system, but it required us to either put a splitter in line or get a return feed from the main show splitter. We had been looking for a way to monitor through Dante and we decided this box would be a good solution.

"We recently deployed the Bel monitors for the first time and everybody picked it up pretty quickly...we're very happy with it. We used both of our units on a recent Latin music awards show - one at the mic racks backstage for the lead RF engineer, and one on stage where the RF A2 can check a mic before handing it off to the talent."

The BM-A1-64DANTE is being used for monitoring

Page 1103 of 3402
Showlight (Tickets) - MPU - Jan 2025

Latest Issue. . .

Save
Cookies user preferences
We use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.
Accept all
Decline all
Analytics
Tools used to analyze the data to measure the effectiveness of a website and to understand how it works.
Google Analytics
Accept
Decline
Advertisement
If you accept, the ads on the page will be adapted to your preferences.
Google Ad
Accept
Decline