For The Technical And Production Professionals in Asia FEBRUARY 2019
Protec Reflects on 2018 and Expectations in 2019
Chameleon Welcome The New Year With Stagesmarts
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LIVE 30 ENNOVATIONS 45 CHINA: HARMAN Professional Solutions at Traditional Chinese Theatre EXHIBITION PREVIEW 46 AUSTRALIA: Chameleon Welcome the New Year with StageSmarts 38 Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2019 to Inculcate Full Solutions for the Entertainment Industry 48 CHINA: Jason Zhang Delivers Exceptional Performance
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39 Ron Schilling at the Guns N’ Roses Concert 50 ABU DHABI: Golden Disc Awards Celebrate K-Pop with Nexo
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HONG KONG A-Team Plus Invests in X4 Bars for Clockenflap Festival
A-Team Plus has been the main stage supplier for a number of years. Although the stage structure this year was shipped in 15 containers from Megaforce in Germany, all AV for the main stage was provided by A-Team Plus.
The company purchased the new GLP fixtures specifically for the event. “They were always keen to get them,” confirmed GLP Asia’s Michael Muenz.
The company was already familiar with the versatile battens, having received a demo in Hong Kong, and seen them multiple times at the Prolight+Sound Show in Frankfurt. Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival, which takes place annually on Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space, once again proved a major Michael Muenz recalls: “I still remember at the 2018 PL+S where success. 2018 headliners included such names as David Byrne, Erykah [A-Team Plus owner] Ray Mok sent me a Whatsapp after seeing the Badu, Jarvis Cocker, Interpol, The Vaccines, Khalid and Wolf Alice, which PRG lightshow in the Festhalle with Jerry Appelt`s famous ground delighted the crowds of more than 60,000. shaking effect. They were so excited that they wanted to see me immediately … and half an hour later they were at our booth for further GLP’s award-winning X4 Bars were pressed into action by event talks and a cold beer!” management and production company, A-Team Plus (HK) Ltd, who had made their first investment in the German manufacturer’s The X4 Bar specification comfortably met the requirement for a reliable groundbreaking LED fixtures. They had added eight impression X4 Bar and frequently specified fixture on tour riders. “There have always been 10 battens and 16 of the longer X4 Bar 20 - all of which were specified requests for X4 Bars in Hong Kong,” continues Muenz, “and finally we We love what you do, too. and deployed at Clockenflap. have now an even bigger quantity available.”
The fixtures were used throughout the Festival and were re-rigged overnight for the second day to realise David Byrne’s signature design.
Commenting on the fixtures, Ray Mok, said: “This fixture is awesome. It is very bright, has extremely vivid colours and super smooth dimming and zooming.”
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GLOBAL Crosby Acquires Straightpoint
Ayling said: “SP has built a very strong team focused on innovation and high service levels and we wanted to ensure we could maintain and capitalize on these important features of the company. Crosby’s brand, its channel strength, global reach, and management team will enable us to build on our strengths and take the business to a new level. Becoming part of Crosby represents an opportunity to deliver our solutions to more customers and increase the pace of our innovation. It is an exciting new chapter for SP, its team members, and customers.”
Desel said: “We’ve had a close relationship with SP for quite a while—its load shackles are based on the industry standard Crosby G2130 shackle, and we use SP products on our Safe Rigging trucks. SP’s position as a leader and innovator in load measurement and monitoring,and the opportunity to integrate its technology into our already strong portfolio, made this a compelling addition to Crosby. Safe lifting is in Crosby’s DNA and load monitoring is a critical part of that equation. Monitored lifts are inherently safer and we can now increase adoption of this best practice on a global scale.”He continued: “The acquisition is focused on growth. SP already represented a force in the marketplace and as part of Crosby we can position its products and expertise closer to the point of use and increase the pace of innovation.” Ayling confirmed that SP would maintain its commitment to non-rigging markets, such as the weighing sector.
Straightpoint’s David Ayling (left) and Crosby’s Robert Desel at Desel concluded: “We are very excited to add the SP brand, the SP facility in Hampshire, UK, upon completion of the acquisition. best-in-class products,manufacturing capabilities, and team members to the Crosby organization.” The Crosby Group LLC, that manufactures lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, has completed the acquisition of Straightpoint UK www.thecrosbygroup.com (SP), a manufacturer of load cells and force measurement equipment. The value of the transaction is not disclosed.
The acquisition, effective 2 January 2019, includes the manufacturing facility and headquarters, co-located in Hampshire, UK that will become Crosby’s center of excellence for load monitoring and measurement, in addition to key personnel based in the U.S.
David Ayling, formerly CEO at SP, will step into a new role overseeing sales, marketing, and product development functions for all load monitoring equipment. He will report to Robert Desel, Chief Commercial Officer at Crosby.
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INDIA Neumann Experience at YashRaj Studios
German audio giant most venerable, versatile and exemplary singer the Bollywood industry Sennheiser has recently has ever seen – non-other than Ms Asha Bhosale. announced yet another historic case that is a “This is truly a moment of great pride and honour for us. We believe testament to its journey every brand always aims to create unique experiences for its audience,” of constantly shaping said Vipin Pungalia, Director-Professional Segment at Sennheiser the future of audio Electronics India commenting on the milestone achievement. “When and creating unique we see some of the most iconic and respected names in the industry sound experiences for seeking value from our products, we feel immense joy and honour customers. Neumann, a in saying that we on the right path,” he said. “With over a 70-year part of the Sennheiser history that has been built on the culture of innovation and a vision Ms Asha Bhosale Group, and the world’s to shape the future of the audio industry, Sennheiser has always been leading manufacturer of committed to creating products that don’t just understand the needs of studio microphones, has sold two units of its legendary Neumann U67 the users, but also help the audio industry evolve.” mic to a studio that is synonymous with the Bollywood industry – the iconic Yash Raj Studios. This sale has made Yash Raj Studios the first “We would like to truly thank both, Yash Raj studios, as well as Asha ever to own the Neumann U67 mic in India. ji, for allowing us the opportunity of contributing in a little way to the evergreen music they so beautifully create,” he added. What’s made this an even bigger milestone for Sennheiser India is the person who was the first one to record their voice on this mic. Post the www.sennheiserindia.com setting up of the mic in the studio, the first recording was done by the
HONG KONG Hong Kong’s Xiqu Centre Opts for Clear-Com for Accurate Communications
intercom system, delivering reliability, a high performance-to-cost ratio and an integrated platform.”
The Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District installed a Clear-Com Eclipse HX-Median intercom matrix, a 64-port E-IPA IP interface card, an E-DANTE64 64-channel Dante interface card, and a 12-channel HelixNet digital main station with support for up to 72 beltpacks and headsets.
The item that impressed them the most was the E-IPA IP interface card. “With this newly released card, we can install an IP transceiver at any time and in any location within a network-accessible area. The quality is For its new live performing arts theatre at the Xiqu Centre, the Hong so much better compared to what we’ve had in the past,” he added. Kong West Kowloon Cultural District has selected Clear-Com for communications between the Chinese Opera’s stage manager, lighting In addition to the main theatre for the Chinese Opera, the Clear-Com staff and audio staff. The system was sold by Clear-Com’s Hong Kong system is also being used in the venue’s “freespace” and Lyrics Centre, partner BDI Technology Limited. making the most out of the Cultural District’s investment.
According to West Kowloon Representative, live performances require “What we get using Clear-Com is simple — excellent performance instant and accurate communications, so that cues happen exactly and superior technical support,” the West Kowloon Representative when they are supposed to happen. concludes.
“In live theatre, you never get a second chance,” said West Kowloon www.clearone.com Representative. “Clear-Com is our best choice for our new theatre’s
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VIETNAM Lighting the Stars Lands in Vietnam
He went on to share stories about his experiences designing the lighting for the London Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies in 2012, and his work on Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour, which was tragically cancelled after Jackson’s untimely death in 2009. Woodroffe’s design was immortalised in the film of the same name, which focused on preparations for the tour.
The conference excited the audience, who were thrilled to hear about Woodroffe’s life in light and take part in a Q&A session after each section.
In addition to the seminar, guests were invited to experience the latest Franco (MA Lighting), Patrick Woodroffe, Doan Nghia (ProAVL) fixtures from Claypaky. Mirco Segatto from Claypaky hosted a showcase and Alfonso Takano (Claypaky) of the Axcor range:the Axcor Profile 600, the Axcor Profile 400 and The ‘Lighting the Stars’ series of conferences featuring internationally Axcor Spot 400 and the Axcor 300 Spot, Beam and Wash. Also, some renowned lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe landed in Ho Chi Minh units of the new Sharpy Plus – the successor of the legendary Claypaky City in November with the aim of celebrating lighting and discussing its Sharpy – were shown on the stage. future. “The Lighting the Stars event in Vietnam offered a great opportunity to The event, which was organised by Vietnam ProAVL Co. Ltd alongside demo the products of the Axcor range and how together, these multi- Claypaky and MA Lighting, presented Woodroffe to an audience keen feature fixtures provide a complete toolkit to lighting designers,” says to hear first-hand about his thirty-year career at the forefront of live Alfonso Zarate Takano, the Claypaky Sales Manager for the APAC area. music, event, architectural and theatre lighting design. “At the same time, they present an attractive commercial opportunity for rental operators worldwide, as a finely engineered, versatile Indeed, Woodroffe has designed the lighting for a diverse array of big- equipment choice which meets the requirements of the widest range of name projects, from the London Symphony Orchestra to ABBA, from productions and applications. the Rolling Stones feature film Shine A Light to the Vanity Fair Oscars party to Prince Charles’s Highgrove House gardens. His achievements “Our showcase attracted a lot of interest from rental houses from are remarkable. across the South East Asia region.”
This latest Lighting the Stars seminar was held at the New Music Center Diem Truong from Hanoi-based Claypaky distributor Vietnam ProAVL in Ho Chi Minh City. Guests heard Woodroffe discuss both the past and Co. Ltd supplied the Axcor range to the conference, along with a host the future of lighting in all its forms - music, dance, live performance, of other Claypaky fixtures including the Scenius Spot, Scenius Unico, architecture and art. Mythos 2, Aleda B-EYE K10 and Sharpy Plus.
Claypaky CEO, Pio Nahum, comments: “We are proud to support Patrick Woodroffe as he travels the globe promoting the importance of light and recounting his vast experience at the helm of so many world-class events. Claypaky is thrilled to be an ongoing partner of these Lighting the Stars conferences and are grateful to our regional distributors, such as ProAVL, for their support and brilliant service.”
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PHILIPPINES DPA Microphones Appoints New Distributor in Philippines
Dominic Tsang and Jun Fernandez
DPA Microphones has appointed Music & Audio Solutions & Services as our sales network to different market segments and capture the full its new distributor in the Philippines, with immediate effect and across potential of the Philippines.” all markets including live sound, House of Worship, broadcast, pro audio, film and theatre. Jun Fernandez, Managing Director of Music & Audio, adds: “DPA is a technology leader in the proaudio market and a company with a Founded in 2007, Music & Audio distributes products for a wide range strong product development team. In recent years they have launched of manufacturers involved in the sound reinforcement and musical numerous cutting edge products to different sectors including instrument industries. Brands such as Korg, VOX, Smarvo and Lava Cable Broadcast, Film and Theatre. are included in the company’s roster. Music & Audio’s philosophy is to provide premium, cost - effective solutions for the most demanding “To offer the best audio solutions to our customers, we only sell music-making and sound enhancement needs. Thanks to a strategic products that we love and want to use ourselves and this is especially partnership with Audiophile Components Inc. – the largest pro audio the case with DPA microphones. Their sound is so real and natural, distributor in the Philippines with a total of 70 dealers/contractors which is the most important element for miking because microphones nationwide – DPA products will now be available through 12 Audiophile are the first part of the signal chain and the one place where you don’t branches in and around Manila. want any colouration or distortion of the sound. We’re excited to be a distributor for DPA and believe that DPA’s products will generate Commenting on the appointment, Dominic Tsang, DPA’s APAC Area synergy with our existing brands. Sales Manager, says:“We are pleased to have found an experienced partner in the Philippines and I am confident that with its solid www.dpamicrophones.com knowledge and local expertise, Music & Audio will be able to serve our current and future customers promptly, efficiently and in the best way possible. By having Music & Audio as a partner, we are ready to expand
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NEWS 16 February 2019
INDIA Sennheiser’s Master Class for the Future of Audio
Meghdeep Bose Vijay Dayal
Sennheiser India recently organised a learning experience unlike any Vijay Dayal, Renowned Sound Engineer, feels the moment: “it was other – a Master Class with Hit Makers of Bollywood in Mumbai. The a phenomenal experience to have conducted this workshop for the day-long session was aimed at engaging budding sound engineers pro audio industry on behalf of Neumann. We had an overwhelming and giving them the right guidance and training as an impetus to their response with such positive turnout of industry professionals, budding growth in the industry, as well as helping them reach out to potential musicians, composers and sound engineers, myself and Meghdeep had prosumers. a great time and the session was very interactive.”
Organised exclusively with Neumann, the leading manufacturer and According to him, they discussed everything, from the basics of Music industry-standard of studio microphones and speakers, this master mixing and Music production, till the details of each tracks in a chart class had two legendary professionals from Bollywood’s music industry buster. They were glad that they could guide many on the process and – music producer Meghdeep Bose and sound engineer Vijay Dayal, workflow in making music and hoped that it continues in future as well. share their learnings, inspirations and techniques from some of their Vijay hailed Jibu Ramachandran for his sharp understanding of the greatest hits over the years with aspiring designers and musicians. industry, knowing what the industry wants and coming up with such unique events. “Neumann has been a key element in the evolution of music and recording industries. I believe, the workshop held at YRF studios by “Thanks to Neumann and Sennheiser India for putting it together,” he Sennheiser India and Neumann has strengthened my morale towards said. “I look forward to many such events in future.” my vision of inducing great studio-based etiquette to the upcoming generation of music producers and engineers,” said Meghdeep www.sennheiserindia.com Bose, Speaking on the occasion. According to him, it was such a delightful experience to conduct a workshop alongside Vijay Dayal, who’s a pioneer in the field of sound. “I express my gratitude to Jibu Ramachandran who has been a pivotal person to churn this into reality and achieving a turnout of more than 120 participants including everyone from professionals to beginners,” he said. “I was surprised by the detail to which the participants had researched our works and had so much thirst to learning.”
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NEWS 18 February 2019 Build your LED system from GLOBAL ground level with the Adamson Appoints Marc Bertrand as CEO Universal LED Stack system
Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the appointment of In his new role, Bertrand plans to continue building the Adamson professional audio industry veteran Marc Bertrand as its Chief Executive brand in the vital North American market while maintaining its strong Officer (CEO). Bertrand will lead Adamson’s global operations from presence in Europe and supporting its growing Asia-Pacific market its headquarters in Port Perry, Ontario, as company Founder Brock position. Adamson assumes the role of Chairman. “Since I joined Adamson, I’ve worked with Marc both in his role as “It’s a tremendous honour to be leading a company as respected and CEO of TC Group Americas and within our organization. Together, we reputable as Adamson – especially amidst an exciting time of growth formalized Adamson’s system approach through the standardization and continued innovation,” begins Bertrand. “We have one of the most of the Lab.gruppen infrastructure. This experience led to Marc gaining passionate partner networks I’ve ever seen, and close collaboration a deep understanding of the needs of our network and Brock’s vision. has led to considerable growth in key territories in recent years. Our history of working together will make it easy to support him as he Their connection to the product and the people that support the transitions into his new role,” states James Oliver, Director of Marketing network provides a solid foundation as we build on Brock’s vision and and Sales. proven approach to manufacturing with a host of new products and innovations in 2019 and beyond.” “The core group at Adamson is focused and skilled,” Bertrand adds. “Our ability to continue the exponential growth that the organization Bertrand spent a decade with Tannoy North America beginning in the has experienced under the leadership of Brock Adamson is undeniable.” mid-1990s, eventually serving as Managing Director for five years. Then, in 2009, he became the CEO of TC Group Americas, overseeing In closing, Brock Adamson comments: “In his time with Adamson thus a catalog of brands including Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen, Lake, far, Marc has proven that his esteemed reputation in our industry Building your LED screen from ground level is now easy, whatever your type of screen, Prolyte offers a universal and others through to 2016. is well-earned, and that his strengths as a leader complement our solution, the LED Stack system (LSU). This combination of a base-unit, connection bar and ladder truss, creates a very direction for the future.” stable system to support your LED screens in various configurations and offers flexibility in height as well as width. Following his time with TC Group Americas, Bertrand assumed an Visit us at the Live Entertainment Expo Tokyo and The Pro Light + Sound in Frankfurt to see the LSU in action. advisory role with Adamson before formally joining the company in www.adamsonsystems.com For more information email us at [email protected] November 2017 as Managing Director Americas, attracted by the entrepreneurial and energetic management team at Adamson.
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY ASIA | www.e-techasia.com Build your LED system from ground level with the Universal LED Stack system
Building your LED screen from ground level is now easy, whatever your type of screen, Prolyte offers a universal solution, the LED Stack system (LSU). This combination of a base-unit, connection bar and ladder truss, creates a very stable system to support your LED screens in various configurations and offers flexibility in height as well as width. Visit us at the Live Entertainment Expo Tokyo and The Pro Light + Sound in Frankfurt to see the LSU in action. For more information email us at [email protected] NEWS 20 February 2019
APAC d&b audiotechnik Further Strengthens its Sales Organization in Asia Pacific
German audio technology Jen, who was born in Singapore, graduated as Master of Science at company d&b audiotechnik the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and earned degrees from is further strengthening the National University of San Diego, California, and the Nanyang its organization in Asia, Technical University in Singapore. He started his professional life as a appointing Amos Jen to the software engineer. Most recently Jen worked with Harman Asia where newly created position of Vice he was Business Development Director, responsible for pro-audio and President of Sales, Asia Pacific. professional video in the region. Previously, Jen was the Business Head A highly profiled leader from for Broadcast and Professional Products, Sony Singapore, and Head of the pro-audio industry for Sales for Sennheiser Asia’s pro-audio business. regional sales management, Jen has joined the d&b team The announcement of Jen’s arrival joins a series of corporate in Singapore on December announcements about the purposeful growth of the business in Asia- 1, 2018, and reports to APAC Pacific, including the establishment of a d&b subsidiary in Greater Territory Manager Mike Case. China.
“Amos’ energy and expertise “The Asia-Pacific region is of huge importance to d&b. I am looking will support us as we continue to establish d&b as the pro-audio brand forward to working closely with our partner network to deliver of choice in Asia Pacific. The creation of this role strengthens the APAC solutions into projects where exceptional sound quality is the priority,” team and is further evidence of our commitment to deliver exceptional says Jen. audio solutions and services to customers and partners in the region,” says Case. www.dbaudio.com
THAILAND Allen & Heath Appoints Sonos Libra as Exclusive Distributor in Thailand
service and customer support. Allen & Heath’s comprehensive product portfolio allows Sonos Libra to fully address a broad range of market segments, from audio installations through to the most demanding touring applications.
Markus Sinsel, Sales Director at Allen & Heath, says: “We are very pleased to be working with the Sonos Libra team in Thailand. They are a young, dynamic company who have rapidly built an impressive standing in the region. We are looking forward to continuing to work together to further strengthen the brand”.
Alfonso Martín, Sonos Libra’s CEO, added: “Allen & Heath was a ‘must- have’ brand for us in Thailand. We know how much Thai customers like Allen & Heath products, particularly in compact digital and touring formats and we’re extremely excited to be able to bring the full range to the market.” Alfonso Martin of Sonos Libra
Allen & Heath is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonos Libra The partnership takes immediate effect with plans for regular training, as its exclusive distributor in Thailand. product support, stock availability and product presentations.
Sonos Libra has a strong presence as a pro audio distributor in SE Asia www.allen-heath.com and already represents the Allen & Heath brand in Vietnam. With an experienced team they have quickly garnered a reputation for first-class
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NEWS 22 February 2019
GLOBAL Zero Goes Beyond 88
It offered many new and innovative features for that level of production, including up to 8,192 freely assignable control channels with no fixture patch limitations, supported by 4 rotary encoders, with .24 dedicated playback faders (across 10 pages) and 4 UDK’s (User Definable Keys).
The clean, straightforward user interface plus tools like Patch Wizard and Auto Palettes which consolidate all the prep work, aimed to offer LDs, programmers and operators the ability to to Enjoying a great start to the new year is Eaton’s Zero 88, reporting that work faster, smarter and more harmoniously in creating shows… were they have hit the magic number of ‘88’ in terms of territorial reach, an instant hit! and more specifically the number of countries to which their award- winning ZerOS lighting control products - including the popular FLX Zero 88 is famous for its excellent technical support, superlative after range consoles - have been supplied… and are now being used and sales service and comprehensive product training programmes. The appreciated! training concept is being rolled out worldwide via the distributors, so ZerOS users everywhere can experience continuity and the same high The first award-winning FLX console – proudly made in Wales, – levels of support. UK was launched in autumn 2015. Sales rose steadily throughout 2016. Since 2017, especially following the launch of the FLX S range, A delighted David Catterall, General Manager for Zero 88 Eaton Lighting sales have increased dramatically via a carefully selected worldwide Systems, estimates that the ZerOS user base “has doubled” in the last distribution network. 12 months, “and that’s down to the foresight and hard work of the whole team here - R ‘n D, manufacture, sales, marketing and admin. Business for the FLX range initially took off in the UK and Europe, While there are currently some uncertainties in 2019 regarding our according to Tyler Holpin, UK Key Accounts & International Sales exact relationship with the EU, we are fully positioned to continue Manager for the Cwmbran based manufacturer. However, the hot serving our dealer network wherever they are located”. countries for FLX sales during 2018 were Japan and Australia!
David adds that the company generally remains committed to Other places doing well and growing fast are South Africa, the Middle ‘doing business right’ – including no waste to landfill, reducing the East, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and India, and the global reach of the carbon footprint by 17%, generating new jobs due to taking the PCB brand and the FLX range in particular has resulted in significant sales in manufacture in-house… and respecting individual’s rights and wishes places as diverse as Bangladesh, Egypt and Mauritius and the Channel under GDPR. Islands. Sales to rental companies and the television sector were particularly impressive, and FLX consoles are in constant use for live “We are looking forward to a positive and active 2019” he concluded. events and concerts: It’s also a winner for multi-purpose installations.
www.zero88.com Optimized for the wide-spectrum market embracing ‘medium’ sized productions – typically those using a combination of moving lights and LED fixtures – the original FLX console was designed to give users working in all sectors (theatre, television and all types of live shows) more time to be imaginative, inventive and efficient.
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NEWS 24 February 2019
CHINA Wuhan JinMu Carnival Welcomes 2019 with NEXT-proaudio
Wuhan JinMu Carnival in Wuhan City, China welcomed 2019 with the show with around ten thousand people audience, bringing energy NEXT-proaudio at Wuhan Expo Park, with a fantastic lineup including to the show. The 18 Las418 Subwoofers each side, perfectly handle the some of the top Chinese Hip-hop artists. The festival was headlined by low end, filling the show with dynamic and powerful low frequency”, the top Chinese artists such as Tizzy T, AY, Dom. T, Ryan. B, Kungfu Pen, said Real Music owner Zhen ‘Richie’ Wang. DamnShine, etc. The NEXT-proaudio systems configuration for the carnival included The local distributor Real Music Acoustics supplied over 80 NEXT- arrays of 15 LA212x three-way enclosures per-side for main proaudio loudspeakers. reinforcement and 9 LA212x cabinets deployed as out fills. Handling the low frequencies were 18 NEXT LAs418 subwoofers per-side ground “JinMu Carnival employs Next-Proaudio’s flagship product LA212x, dual stacked. 12” line array element, which not only sounds natural and smooth, but also get precise power control and directivity, easily manages to cover www.next-proaudio.com
SEA/INDIA/OCEANIA Joe White Joins NEXO Sales Team
Effective 1 February 2019, NEXO Reporting to Sales Director Denis Baudier, Joe White will shoulder the is pleased to announce the responsibility for managing NEXO’s distribution network in the far East. appointment of Joe White to its “Over the last 7 years, I have had a ringside seat to watch the international sales team. He will cultural and economic evolution in this territory,” says White. “New be taking up the role of Business government policies and investments into infrastructure are highly Development Manager with encouraging for a sound reinforcement equipment manufacturer of responsibility for NEXO’s activities international renown. As the countries in South-East Asia become in South-East Asia, India and more tolerant of, and receptive to, multiculture, we can see huge Oceania. growth potential in the entertainment and worship sectors. This is a very exciting time to rejoin my friends at NEXO and put on a new hat!” Joe is a familiar face to NEXO customers, having spent four www.nexo-sa.com years with the company as Global Marketing Manager. Since 2011, he has been running his own business in Indonesia, but, in his words, “I really miss the audio industry and all the co-workers and colleagues in NEXO’s international orbit.”
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NEWS 26 February 2019
GLOBAL Prolyte Intensifies International Expansion
Following the opening of the ultra-modern production site in Romania William Voskuil, in 2016 and the North American office in the USA in 2018, Prolyte former General Sales Group has announced its next steps to grow on all frontiers. Manager at the Prolyte headquarters in Leek, Prolyte introduces Eddie The Netherlands, has Slotboom as the new moved to the position Projects Director for of Sales Director EMEA Prolyte Group. In this and LATAM. He will role, Eddie Slotboom be responsible for all will be responsible Sales and Marketing for determining the activities within Europe, strategy on Large Middle East, Africa and Structures and seeking Latin America, leading cooperation with global the Prolyte Internal Event organisations. Sales, Marketing and Distributor Manager With his wealth teams to Prolyte’s William Voskuil, of experience and Sales Director, EMEA and LATAM ambition for global because of his previous growth. work at Stageco, Eddie Slotboom is With these latest expansions, Prolyte is confident customers and future Eddie Slotboom, Projects Director, Prolyte Group not a stranger in customers can be assured to have the best possible access to the full the entertainment expert support, as well as giving a solid foundation for its continued industry. “Eddie shares the same vision as Prolyte in terms of safety international expansion. and professionalising the business. I’m convinced that his role will be instrumental to the ambitions of Prolyte”, states Lambert Bouwmeester, www.prolyte.com CEO of Prolyte Group.
As of January 1st, 2019, Ralph Stockley has moved on from his position as Chief Commercial Officer to Chief Business Development Officer. His primary goal will be to realise business opportunities in new areas for Prolyte Group.
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LITEC MyT Folding Steroid Roof Introduction to Martin Audio System at Tribute Concert Wavefront Precision Longbow [WPL]
The video documents construction of the massive MyT Folding Steroid Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL) now brings high performance, Roof System, which also featured spot and delay towers (constructed optimisation, flexibility and control to large-scale touring and with MyT Folding Steroid’s modular components), and shows them in installation applications. Designed as a complete system with external action during the evening’s performances. The highly publicized and iKON multi-channel amplifiers, automated DISPLAY optimisation nationally televised concert attracted an impressive crowd of more software and VU-NET control platform, WPL provides financial than 85,000 attendees, and was broadcast to a television audience of accessibility to the higher echelons of touring and install sound — from millions. stadium concert and outdoor festivals to arena and House of Worship installations.
Introduction to Cameo ROBE SuperSpikie Product Video THUNDER WASH 600 RGBW
Electrify your audience with dramatic lighting and energy-laden effects. Four times brighter than the original Spikie and with the addition of Combining a rapid-firing strobe, high intensity blinder and bright wash rotating gobos – this effects machine has even more looks to blast light, the Thunder Wash 600 RGBW is the latest addition to Cameo’s through its 165mm lens front. The Zoom is bigger too. From a 3,5° successful Thunder Wash series. Delivering a massive output of 6,700 beam to a soft wash at 42°, the CMY or RGBW colour mix looks rich. lumens with extended 100° beam angle, the Thunder Wash 600 RGBW With the ability to mount it in any position, the fast 360° continuous is equipped with a total of 648 SMD LEDs. pan and tilt motors add yet another dimension.
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Adamson Introduces Milan-Ready CS7p Intelligent Point Source Enclosure
Adamson Systems Engineering has 3” compression driver, loaded with a rotatable 70 introduced the CS7p point source enclosure x 40 (H x V) waveguide. The dipole arrangement of – the first entry in a new generation of the cabinet provides a stable polar response, and loudspeaker technology. Beginning with the the CS7p can also be paired to increase horizontal CS7p, the new CS-Series will be the world’s coverage and overall output. first family of mobile loudspeakers to feature onboard Class-D amplification, DSP, “In recent years, Adamson has been working as part and Milan-ready (AVB) network endpoints. of the Avnu Alliance with other industry leaders in the development of the Milan protocol – an The CS-Series builds atop the proven initiative that we believe will benefit the entire foundation of the tour-grade S-Series and professional audio industry,” begins Morten Lave, install-focused IS-Series. In its first iteration, Network Architect for Adamson. “With the CS7p the CS7p has been successfully used as and other upcoming CS-Series offerings, Adamson a FOH near-field monitor at high-profile has taken steps to ensure compliance with Milan, events such as the Hillsong Conference but we have also included a fully redundant, daisy- (Australia) and on the Drake and Migos chainable networking topology to ensure that the North American tour. signal chain is the most manageable and secure in any networked audio loudspeaker product available The CS7p employs Milan-ready redundant on the market today.” AVB technology with the ability to daisy- chain networked audio between multiple www.adamsonsystems.com sources in addition to an analog XLR input and output. Acoustically, the CS7p contains two 7”. Kevlar Neodymium transducers and a
Mackie Unveils New Flagship Loudspeaker Series
DRM315, 2000W 12” DRM12A Array, and 2000W 18” DRM18S Subwoofer - plus all models are available in passive boxes.
DRM Series Professional Powered Loudspeakers deliver class-leading power up to 2300W via ultra- efficient Class-D amplifiers with next-gen system protection. Universal power supplies (100-240V) feature Mackie’s all-new flagship DRM Professional Powered Loudspeakers Power Factor Correction is packed with up to 2300W of power, cutting-edge DSP, and built-in technology that regulates incoming voltage for peak performance even full colour displays. DRM Loudspeakers offer incredible sound quality with unstable AC power. and reliability for a wide range of applications. Perfect for mobile DJs, bands, install, Houses of Worship, rental systems, and more. Available At the heart of every DRM Series loudspeaker, is Mackie’s Advanced in the 1600W 12” DRM212, 1600W 15” DRM215, 2300W 15” 3-Way Impulse DSP module. Precision crossovers, transducer time-alignment,
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY ASIA | www.e-techasia.com ENNOVATION 31 February 2019 and meticulously tuned FIR filters overcome inherent physical attributes versatility. Both the DRM212 and DRM215 feature angled cabinet that can contribute to poor sound, especially at high SPL. The result designs to allow for use as high-powered floor monitors. is crystal clear, punchy sound typically experienced only with massive touring systems. Not only is the DRM Series an amazing choice for DJs, bands, clubs, and rental systems, the series also offers solutions for production and install The DRM Control Dashboard features a best-in-class high-contrast, applications. Fly up to 4 DRM12A cabinets plus 2 DRM18S subwoofers full-colour display on the back panel for quick and easy setup. On the for an incredibly powerful, great sounding system that is perfect for default screen, you will see all the most important settings, levels, and venues, houses of worship, and more. For customers that require meters. With single knob control, you can navigate to the settings you passive loudspeakers, every DRM Series model is available as a passive need quickly. Full-range models offer 3-band parametric EQ, venue version. Available in select countries, Mackie’s all-new MX Series specific voicing modes, alignment delay, user presets, and system lock. Professional Power Amplifiers are the perfect match for DRM Series The subwoofer features a variable crossover, cardioid mode, and more. Passive Loudspeakers. Combine with our SP260 Loudspeaker Processor for the ultimate Mackie passive system. Custom high-sensitivity woofers and titanium diaphragm compression drivers housed in braced plywood cabinets are designed for consistent The Mackie MX Series Professional Power Amplifiers will be available performance in the most demanding applications. On the exterior, in select countries beginning February 2019. Contact your local Mackie each DRM is covered in a touring-grade textured coating and paint distributor for pricing and availability. that is made to last. The unique ported design of DRM cabinets allows for punchy, responsive bass while simultaneously helping to keep the mackie.com/drm amplifier cool.
DRM Series Loudspeakers offer all the configuration options you would expect for professional applications. Equipped with M10 flypoints, dual angle pole mounts, and available line array configurations for maximum
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NEXO Introduces GEO M12 Line Array
NEXO’s new GEO M12 line array, the GEO M12 allows maximum flexibility in use. A top-of-the-line addition to the hugely protected switch on the rear of the M12 module successful GEO M family of sound allows the user to change the box, on the fly, from reinforcement systems by the French 2-way passive to 2-way active mode, without manufacturer,completes the GEO M having to open the box. NXAMP can also be Series. configured on the fly to match M12 in active or passive mode. This consideration for the working Sharing the same aesthetic design and engineer has a NEXO hallmark, enabling modules sonic signatures as the other models in to be adjusted without tools to gain improved the GEO M Series, the GEO M12 promises horizontal coverage. to deliver all the NEXO hallmarks of power, flexibility, coverage and superb Rigging hardware is integrated, with no loose parts. sonic performance in a thoroughly The AutoRig system automatically connects the modern package. Launched together front rigging system when speakers are assembled, with the MSUB18 companion subbass with a guided back rigging system for easy angle cabinet, the GEO M12 is aimed primarily adjustment. Perfect coverage is achievable with at the mid-size rental company, although a choice of 11 angles between cabinets, in arrays its competitive pricing will make it a of up to 12 boxes, indoors or outdoors. A new popular investment for all types of hardware accessory, the Mini-Stack, allows three user, from corporate presentation to M12 cabinets to be placed on top of an MSUB18 live performance venues to houses of to make a powerful groundstack. Another new GEO M12 with MSUB18 worship. accessory enables GEO M10 modules to be stacked on top of the MSUB18. The GEO M12 takes its place at the upper end of NEXO’s current line-up of line array designs, the new head of a family that includes the GEO Although the GEO M12 is partnered by the dedicated sub bass cabinet, M10 and GEO M6 mid-size and compact systems. the MSUB18, it shares the same phase response as other NEXO speakers, so it can be teamed with any NEXO sub without requiring ® GEO M12 is more powerful than NEXO’s earlier 12” line array cabinet, complex adjustment. STINGER G3 SERIES the GEO S12, which remains in the catalogue. Launched in 2007, nearly workhorse. 40,000 GEO S12 boxes have been sold to date, with the specialist long- As is standard with any NEXO product, amplification is via NEXO’s MULTIFUNCTIONAL PA SPEAKERS throw S12-ST version becoming a common sight in large sporting stadia NXAMP4x4 TDcontroller, running with up to three M12 cabinets per & SUBWOOFERS and arena around the world. “S12 is a typically hard-working NEXO channel. The system can be controlled over a network using a Dante, product, but 10 years on, we are now releasing a 12” cabinet which Ethersound or AES/EBU digital expansion card. offers 4dB more max SPL.” There are dedicated touring and installation versions of the GEO M12. The M12 line array module, which contains a premium 12” Neodymium The Touring version uses a magnetically-fixed front steel grill with a LF driver paired with 1.4” titanium diaphragm HF driver, is offered with back mesh. AutoRig automatically connects the front rigging system two vertical dispersions, the 10° GEO M1210 and the 20° GEO M1220. when the speakers are assembled, with a guided back rigging system Horizontal directivity is 80° by default for both modules, but, by adding for easy angle adjustment. The connection plate uses NL4 connectors. an optional Configurable Directivity Device (the NEXO-patented CDD), it The IP54-rated Installation version comes with a fixed front steel grid, can be changed in seconds to 120°, using a magnetic fixing system. covered by an acoustic cloth. The rigging system uses safety nuts and the connectivity is made through cable gland and captive four core The M12 modules are 370mm x 700mm x 446mm, and weigh 34kg. cables. All hardware is TUV-certified. Both Touring and Installation The two-way module will deliver a frequency response of 50Hz- versions are available in black, white and custom RAL colours on VISIT OUR SHOWROOM IN SINGAPORE Adam Hall Asia Pte Ltd · Singapore 737853 20kHz with nominal peak SPL of 140dB. The enclosures use the same request. 11 Woodlands Close 01-12 · Phone +65 3152 9345 · [email protected] honeycomb structure and urethane co-polymer material first used in a subsidiary of the Adam Hall Group Germany NEXO’s STM Series cabinets, and carry a full complement of patented www.nexo-sa.com DESIGNED & ENGINEERED IN GERMANY facebook.com/ldsystems technology, including the Hyperbolic Reflective Wavesource (HRW) and youtube.com/ldsystemsvideos Phase Directivity Device (PDD), as well as a new and improved version LD-SYSTEMS.COM blog.adamhall.com of the patented V-shaped profile of the bass port.
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Electro-Voice Introduces the New RE3 UHF Wireless Microphone Product Family
Electro-Voice has launched RE3: a new UHF The RE3 handheld combines robust aluminum wireless microphone system engineered for build quality with a sleek profile. Five handheld best-in-class sound quality, wireless flexibility system sets are available with a choice of and overall ease of use in alignment with the interchangeable mic capsules: ND76, ND86, latest RF regulations. The RE3’s user-friendly, ND96 (dynamic) and the new RE420 and RE520 state-of-the-art technology and roadworthy (condenser). These capsules can be purchased construction extend the rock-solid reputation separately. of its predecessor the RE2. The compact RE3 bodypack features cast RE3 receivers and transmitters are available magnesium construction for maximum in 10 pre-packaged sets, configured to durability. Five bodypack system sets are cover a wide range of performance and available for instrument and lavalier/headworn presentation applications. Sets contain microphone applications: OL3, CL3 (lavalier), one 1/2-rack-space diversity receiver with HW3 (headworn), GC3 (instrument cable) and antennas, universal power supply, rack one bodypack-only system. mount kit, transmitter, batteries and an input device. All RE3 transmitters offer excellent battery life and run on regular Additionally, the RE3 portfolio contains a comprehensive assortment of alkaline or rechargeable AA cells. accessories to aid in the creation of large, multi-channel systems. The RE3’s UHF design with clear frequency scanning makes multi-system www.electrovoice.com wireless operation fast and simple.
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The new RS16000 Touring Rack from dBTechnologies is operable within Beyond the broadband the UHF spectrum between 470-870 antenna included with MHz. The digital, 24-bit, true diversity each system, optional wireless microphone system offers accessories include windproof up to 400 MHz of tuning bandwidth omnidirectional and (for any receiver and transmitter) directional antennas, both across six channels. A total of 16,000 of which are active with frequencies are available to users, adjustable gain (+12, +6, 0, -6 which can be selected in manual dBm), and outfitted with an mode within 25 kHz increments LED indicator that warns users to meet the needs of virtually any when RF saturation exceeds application in countries around the safe levels. globe. With an operating range of Housed in a rugged road case, nearly 300 feet in absence the RS16000 system includes six of interference, the RS16000 RS16000R receivers, a model AS6W Touring Rack is FCC, RED, antenna splitter with 9V phantom and IC compliant. Its low power, its own active cooling system, an RPS10 power supply, and latency (1.8 ms maximum) complements the digital, compander-free a HUB800 network hub, which facilitates use of dB Technology’s circuitry to insure sonic clarity across the entire working spectrum. As a proprietary Wireless Manager software via a front - panel USB port. safeguard, a 48-bit random encryption key enables discreet operation An Ethernet port is also provided in the back-panel for building and that can’t be decrypted even with another RS16000 device. managing multiple systems, each of which can virtually support more than 60 transmitters simultaneously. Engineered to be a truly comprehensive management app, Wireless Manager can be used to accomplish myriad tasks ranging from Sold separately, handheld and bodypack transmitters are available for country-specific frequency selection, spectrum analysis, and use with the system. Interchangeable capsules are included with the automatic frequency scan to calculating intermodulation, making gain handheld transmitter along with a Shure adapter, while the bodypack is adjustments, and much more. equipped with a Shure compatible four-pole Mini-XLR connector. Either alkaline or rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can be used with both www.dbtechnologies.com transmitters, providing up to seven hours of continuous operation.
Martin Audio Announces Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL)
Martin Audio has shrugged off any notion of January blues with the announcement of its latest optimised line array, adding to the popular Wavefront Precision Series with the Longbow (WPL) edition.
With the launch of the Wavefront Precision Series (WPM and WPC) back in 2017, the concept of scalable resolution was born — harnessing the optimisation technology behind Martin Audio’s self-powered MLA Series systems in a new line array format with a scalable approach to external system amplification.
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Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL) brings high performance, It incorporates 2 x 12” (300mm) drivers with Hybrid horn/reflex loading, optimisation, flexibility and control to large-scale touring and 2 x 6.5” (165mm) cone drivers on a midrange horn which covers the installation applications. Designed as a complete system with external vocal frequency range from 300Hz to 4kHz, and 3 x 1” (25mm) exit HF iKON multi-channel amplifiers, automated DISPLAY optimisation drivers operating from 4kHz upwards. Each section features innovative software and VU-NET control platform, WPL provides financial horn-loading techniques and refinements which raise the acoustic accessibility to the higher echelons of touring and install sound — from performance of WPL to a superior level — both in terms of output stadium concert and outdoor festivals to arena and House of Worship and smooth 90° horizontal coverage patterns of the mid and HF horns. installations. Sonically, WPL’s exemplary horizontal dispersion pattern translates to an incredibly consistent frequency response off-axis, with minimal The complete system philosophy guarantees that WPL arrays perform variation from the on-axis response. predictably and effortlessly to their design maximum, as well as ensuring that they are compatible with other WPL systems throughout The maximum peak outputs of the LF, Mid and HF sections are the world. 139dB, 140dB and 145dB per enclosure at 1metre and 6dB crest factor respectively — ensuring that a WPL array will meet the most WPL is a full-scale line array that is capable of exceptionally high output demanding requirements for throw and clarity in the largest venues for its modest size and weight. A three-way, bi-amped system, WPL’s and outdoor events. very high output is achieved by utilising Martin Audio’s trademark horn-loading technology across all frequency bands — increasing the martin-audio.com acoustic output of the low frequency section as well as the midrange and HF.
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Obsidian Control Systems Launches NX 4
The NX 4 houses a powerful new Intel Hexa-Core processor, high- speed NVMe SSD drive and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Fast boot times, instant operation and the ability to process 64 Universes right inside the console without the need for costly external processing networks results in unprecedented power in this form factor. The NX 4 is also ergonomic with motorized playback faders, short depth, easy screen access, full ONYX command and keypad section, and bright, adjustable HD touch screen. With four DMX ports, Timecode, Midi and dual Gigabit ports for up to 64 Universes of Art-Net, sACN plus the ONYX X-Net protocol, the NX 4 has all the connectivity and power the ever- increasing sizes of shows demand.
The NX 4 is the newest member of the innovative ONYX platform ONYX from Obsidian Control Systems. Equipped with a range of professional ONYX is a powerful yet easy-to-learn lighting control platform designed features and using the latest in industrial components, the NX 4 is for both hardware consoles and PC systems. It is a rebranding of the designed to handle even the largest show with ease. With a well- well-established M-Series control platform and is designed for use arranged combination of motorized and manual faders, as well as with all new ONYX and existing M-Series hardware. Designed and an array of playback buttons, the NX 4 offers 44 total playbacks in a maintained by real-user professionals with over 25 years of experience compact yet extremely powerful package. in lighting control systems, ONYX provides a stable and efficient programming platform that is fast to program and fun to operate. The NX 4 includes a high-brightness, 15.6”, full-HD multi-touch screen ONYX scales from the smallest shows to the largest touring productions with support for two external 4K touch displays. Eight assignable with easy-to-use tools and optimized graphical work environments parameter encoders, a dedicated Intensity encoder, an assistive mini- that can adapt to any task and complexity. Obsidian Control Systems touch screen, full keypad and command section, and a dedicated grand products are distributed exclusively by Elation Professional worldwide master make for a dutifully intuitive control surface. and are available in various sizes to accommodate any scale and budget. Two independent playback sections offer instant access. The main playback with 10 motorized faders plus 10 play-pairs allow for quick www.obsidiancontrol.com page changes while the sub playback with 12 faders and 12 button playbacks mean that important cues are always at the your fingertips.
HARMAN Professional Solutions Releases Martin ERA 300 Profile
The Martin ERA 300 is an ultra- lumens of output, electronic dimming and strobe, colour wheel, two compact profile fixture with an layers of gobos, iris, rotating prism and pan/tilt. extremely efficient 260W white LED engine that produces a sharp The ERA 300 Profile’s light source delivers more output than typically gobo projection with the flat field associated with similar-sized and featured fixtures. Fully electronic that Martin fixtures are known for. dimming ensures extremely fast strobing, instant intensity control, and Designed to set the new standard a flat, consistent field that can be maintained down to zero percent. compact and affordable lighting for Onboard CMY colour mixing offers wide-ranging versatility from subtle the rental and live production market, pastels to deep, vibrant, colours, as well fast transitions and smooth this modern, everyday workhorse fits fades. And, with 13 to 28 degrees of zoom, the ERA 300 Profile is nearly-anywhere, is easy to handle perfect for various trim heights and is wide enough to ensure great and rig, and takes up less truck space. coverage on smaller stages. Plus, Martin ERA 300 boasts a full suite of professional features not commonly found in www.martin.com other fixtures in its class, including CMY colour mixing, 1:2 zoom, 9,500
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NEXT-proaudio Introduces N-RAK
more efficient than the former LA Rack. With the Powersoft amplifiers already built in and no assembly required, it’s an easy-to-configure, all-in-one amplifier solution that eliminates the process of building amp racks.
The N-RAK touring rack offers an advanced rack solution for all NEXT- proaudio’ systems covering signal and power distribution in a plug-and- play touring package.
The fully equipped N-RAK module comprises a 6U Customized Rack with 2 Powersoft X8 (N-RAK80) or 1 Powersoft X8 and 1 Powersoft X4 NEXT-proaudio has developed a unified rack solution N-RAK, designed (N-RAK60) or 1 Powersoft X8 (N-RAK40) or 1 Powersoft X4 (N-RAK20); for optimum performance flexibility and setup simplicity. The new rack 2U Audio Distribution Panel in the front; and 2U Power Distribution was configured to interface seamlessly allowing multiple configurations Panel in the back. for the entire NEXT-proaudio’s product range. Consisting in a family of 4 different models, N-RAK 20, N-RAK40, N-RAK60, N-RAK80, all the The N-RAK features Armonia software for convenient, simplified and N-Raks are equipped with Powersoft X8 and/or X4 amplifiers, featuring standard control. The complete digital audio signal management system Dante audio networking functionality (optionally). based on ARM Cortex A-8 processor and TI C6000 DSP platform heralds new and innovative level of signal processing, providing non-boolean N-RAK was created as a universal platform developed to facilitate routing and mixing, multi-stage equalization with raised-cosine, IIR cross-rental between NEXT-proaudio’s Users worldwide and to ensure and FIR filters, delay up to 4 s in input processing and 200 ms for time compatibility with the cabling standard of the systems. alignment, gain and polarity adjustment, crossover, peak limiters, TruePower limiters and Active DampingControl. The N-RAK has Dante (optional), AES3 and Analog inputs for multiple connections, making the setup process greatly simplified and much www.next-proaudio.com
Powersoft Releases T Series Amplifier
Powersoft has announced the release switches or splitters. Each model features of the T Series line, an ultra-reliable group controllable advanced EQ to let users and efficient amplifier platform equalize multiple amplifiers in a chain, designed with the rental market as well as a robust preset library with FIR in mind. The new platform is now processing. available now through Powersoft authorised distributors. The T Series offers remote control and advanced signal processing abilities via The T Series consists of both 2- and Powersoft’s ArmoníaPlus System Manager as 4-channel models available in 3,000 well as onboard DSP. Each amplifier platform W and 6,000 W versions supporting in the T Series is fully operable from the front channel powers from 750 W to 3,000 W in a single rack unit. All models panel display, making it ideal for small systems in a rental company. The can deliver the same high peak voltage and can drive single 8/16 ohm display includes features like preset recall, gain, delay and mute, plus it cabinets at full SPL, making the T Series a cost-effective solution for also shows available headroom, as well as other status monitoring. small systems without boxes in parallel. The high voltage can also be used for power sharing between channels for applications such as bi- The T Series also lets users configure presets. For example, if a T Series amped loudspeakers or subwoofers with passive tops. amplifier platform is included in a rental package, then the user can limit the amplifier platform’s functionality to ensure reliable and safe In addition to analog inputs, the T Series also includes AES3 and Dante performance prior to renting out the amplifier platform. by Audinate inputs, which are optimised for daisy-chained distribution of 2-channel audio to multiple amplifiers with no need for external www.powersoft-audio.com
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Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2019 to Inculcate Full Solutions for the Entertainment Industry as Hall Space Sells Out
event management, system integration and AV technology sectors. Set to delivering more diverse range of industry insights inside the regime of entertainment technology, the programme will be divided into two themes:
Maintaining and modernising performance venue This theme will see experts from the audio, lighting and stage industries share techniques to maintain, revamp and upgrade in different performance venues.
Topics include: * Theatre-based application on AVoIP * LED: the new language for high performance lighting * Construction, management and safety aspects of system equipment in performance venues PLSG figures at a glance * A new performance: lighting control of game facilities in theme park * The latest application of lighting systems for the operation and This year’s edition of Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2019 (PLSG) will management of performance venues broaden buyers’ sourcing options by featuring 1,350 exhibitors across 13 thematic halls and in the Y-Channel demonstration area. The highly Overview of AoIP Networking and Media System Integration anticipated show will take place from 24 – 27 February 2019 at Area A This theme aims to advise industry peers in selecting the best network of China Import and Export Fair Complex. option for the different AV solutions and understand different network infrastructures. In line with market shift towards more technological convergence, Hall 4.2 (Communication and Conference) and Hall 5.2 (Media Systems Topics include: and Solutions) of the show will feature the latest innovations amongst * AVIT panel discussion: AI, New Era! (New) entertainment, communication and media systems, while the KTV hall * Audio networking standard: AES67 in projects (New) and Theatre K. Pub will focus on customised entertainment equipment. * Exploring networked audio protocols: AVB, Cobranet & Dante * Dante certification training Announced earlier at the fair’s Gala Dinner, many worldwide brands will come to participate once again, with reputable exhibitors In addition, PLSG will be working together with the Guangdong including AKG, Audio-Technica, Ava LED, Beta-3, BMB, Bosch, Bose, Association of Stage Art on the launch of the first manuscript showcase d&b audiotechnik, DAS, dB Technologies, Eagle, EM Acoustics, Fidek, of stage art design in Guangdong, under the theme Traces: Visible Fine Art, Gonsin, Haimei, Harman International, Hivi, ITC, Klotz, Kvant, Thinking. Designers from the stage art, lighting, costume, makeup, Laserworld, Longjoin, Meyer Sound, Mipro, Nan Yi, Nightsun, Plustruss, props and sound design sectors will showcase their ‘visible thinking’, QSC, Rainbow, RCF, SE Audiotechnik, Seikaku, Sennheiser, Shure, and will nourish the show with a hint of artistic nature. Soundking, Star-net, Taiden, Takstar, Thunderstone, Viashow, Yamaha and Yes-tech. Meanwhile, the large-scale outdoor line array demonstration will expand even further at the 2019 show, with four major exhibition Addressing the need for high-level technical exchange areas in 1.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 held concurrently for the first time. Whilst serving as a four-day industry event, PLSG also provides a Among them, there will be eight overseas well-known audio brands market information exchange platform beyond the fair itself. As the displaying high-quality sound with ’double string’ line arrays, providing entertainment, event planning, stage design and integration sectors participants with a moving auditory experience in a concert setting. become more interrelated than ever, a series of high-rate events will be held to support industry peers in moving towards the intelligent Prolight + Sound Guangzhou is organised by Messe Frankfurt and the technology and collaboration era. Guangdong International Science and Technology Exhibition Company (STE). For instance, the signature PLSG Annual Training Course will feature a range of sessions with inspirational speakers across the audio, lighting, www.prolightsound-guangzhou.com
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Ron Schilling at the Guns N’ Roses Concert
relied on the Robe ROBIN 800 LEDWash lighting fixtures for the pods. Supporting the ROBINs were four units of SGM Q7s, 10 units of Martin Professional MAC Viper profiles, 59 units of ClayPaky Scenius, 10 units of Robe MegaPointes, 56 units of Fine Art fixtures, Ron Schilling with his spotlight operator 60 units of DTS BRICK LED Washlights, and 43 units of Martin Professional Atomic LED fixtures. A further 40 units of Robe BMFL Blades were used as keylights and spotlights. Altogether 400 plus lighting fixtures were in play to ETA took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Ron Schilling who complement the LED displays and the band. was operating the lighting console at the Malaysia leg of the Guns N’ Roses “Not In This Lifetime” tour. The concert was in the capital “In a tour, you will need to adapt to situations. This includes the city, Kuala Lumpur, at the Surf Beach located at Sunway Lagoon. Ron unavailability of preferred fixtures. Even the weather, in this case, highlights that this was the first time he was handling a concert in a plays a part.” Close to curtain call a power generator tripped and the Waterpark. The concert was held on 14 November 2018. spotlights were not working. The rain had shorted some electrical power point. It was interesting to see how Ron was cool as a cucumber. The concert held on a weekday saw the skies opening up before the There were alternative options obviously, but it might not have show started and it pretty much stayed that way throughout the three produced the same impact. Thankfully all got sorted out before the first and half hours, but that did not deter the crowd as they sang along to song. That was a close call! old favourites and soaked in (pun intended) the incredibly energetic performance by the band. GLP impression Though the GLP fixtures were not in use I enquired about the GLP Ron has been with the tour since it started in 2016. He was initially impression X4s which were used extensively in the earlier part of the the Lighting Crew Chief but took on the additional responsibility of tour. Ron says that they are very reliable with hardly any problems. lighting operator when towards the end of the first leg of the tour, the “They are a great value when you know the fixture is going to work and original lighting operator had indicated that he would not be available the impressions offer great saturated colours with a fantastic output.” for the next leg. The Lighting Designer for the tour is Phil Ealy with the programming completed by Rob Koenig, who followed Phil’s design. About grandMA consoles At the show, there were two units of full-size grandMA2 boards. The key element of the production’s lighting are the 133 lighting Ron started using the grandMA1 in 2004 and most recently used fixtures that are suspended above the stage in a unique “hive design”. the grandMA3 in Front of House for the Paul McCartney tour. “MA The fixtures are clustered into seven “pods” with 19 lighting fixtures in dominates the industry for a particular reason. They are extremely each pod. The idea behind the design is to offer complicated pixel- reliable, and it is also a powerful board. Consoles drive a huge number mapping effects, giving excellent eye-candy to the stage. of LED fixtures which consumes a lot of channels and parameters. These might slow some consoles down but not the MA which has fast When ETA caught up with Ron, they had already toured Jakarta and processing speed. Ergonomic wise I like it as well. The way it is laid out Manila with the next stop being Taipei. Incredibly the production team is pretty intuitive. When I have only 24 hours to programme a show, it had to pack up after the Kuala Lumpur concert and head to the airport is great that I can recall the pages, groups and palettes quickly which is at four in the morning to Taipei. “Once we reach Taipei, we have 24 essential. Once you understand the console and know how it works and hours to complete our programming once the stage has been rigged,” what it does it is great.” said Ron. It was great talking to Ron who despite some challenges at the For most of the leg, the production team had relied mainly on the GLP show still took time to talk to me. It is interesting to see how a true impression X4 lighting fixtures for the pod. However, in the Southeast professional conducts himself. He was calm and collected and got on Asia trip, this was not possible. For the concert in Kuala Lumpur, Ron with the show.
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Protec was involved with the Unite with Tomorrowland event that attracted 40,000 EDM fans Protec Reflects on 2018 and Gives Us an Insight Into What to Expect in 2019
Protec started 2018 with a big announcement and an even bigger of some very impressive global conferences such as the UN World Data vision for the year ahead. The Protec group expanded to include Protec Forum. European Events based in the UK and has extended its global reach to include events this past year as far flung as Rwanda. Also, opening an We spoke to Stephen Lakin about some of the highlights of 2018. office and warehouse in Saudi Arabia to offer their clients a service on their doorstep meant a significant growth in resources to avail of the “2018 has been an incredible year burgeoning events industry there. with a wide variety of outstanding events that we were delighted to be With this expansion into the UK and Saudi Arabia there have been many a part of. Some moments that stand highlights. One that springs to mind is the ground breaking ceremony out are seeing our dart playing robots for Qiddiya, the famous Saudi Arabian giga-project which is set to on a stand at GITEX garnering so much make all existing global entertainment destinations look minute in media attention, helping our client comparison. Or there was the media attention generated by their dart unite 400,000 EDM fans at Unite with playing robots at GITEX, the futuristic technology exhibition, where they Tomorrowland, delivering an opening showed off their accuracy and prowess against willing show attendees. ceremony to remember for the This made it into the top 5 attractions to visit according to The National MENA Special Olympics, to watching newspaper and also attracted some royal visitors! Protec also were part Stephen Lakin our client relationships strengthen
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Protec’s dart playing robots at a GITEX stand gathered much attention and our global reach expand with our European branch – it’s all been world class personnel in order to consistently deliver the standard outstanding. But, I think it is the industry awards we received this year of events the global Protec brand is recognised for. Already on board recognising all these great achievements and inspiring and encouraging is Jason Strange who has decades of global experience in the events us to push the boundaries of event technology even further that stands industry including 8 years with Protec in Dubai. He brings creativity and out the most. It is especially impressive how ‘Protec European Events’ imagination as well as scenic and staging expertise to aid our clients to was awarded ‘AV Production, Staging & Rental Company of the Year’ deliver impactful events and maximise their budgets. at this year’s long standing AV Awards ceremony – what an amazing achievement from our team during their first year in operation! We Protec clients’ words speak volumes about their reputation and also picked up several awards in the Middle East for event technology, professionalism across all event types, from corporate to rock and roll, project manager of the year and I myself picked up the AV Industry intimate or spectacular. Recognition Award, which was very humbling. This peer and industry recognition certainly inspires us to be even more innovative next year “Our goal is to bring people from all walks of life, countries, and we already have a few surprises in the pipeline!” backgrounds and unite them as one with the power of music. That is exactly what UNITE with Tomorrowland did once again and we are On the back of their recent successes and achievements in the UK, very happy with the feedback. It is with the help of strong partners like Protec European Events have needed to expand their premises to Protec that make this concept such a huge success in the UAE.” Barry facilitate their growth. Still strategically located next to the National Pavic, Director, Envie Events Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Airport, they have more than doubled their storage area to 63,000 ft2 (5850 “I have two words that come to mind when I think of the Protec team, m2). Alongside the new space to store their growing inventory and ‘professionalism personified’ – they have creative ideas, technical agility expanding staging and scenic department, they will be hiring more and are flexible even under “show” pressure. We have a great working
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New investments include the grandMA3 full size console relationship with them, they understand our business, they know the “We are very proud to congratulate Protec on being the first to personalities, and our goals are aligned – we make both our companies purchase the grandMA3 consoles in the Middle East and are happy that successful – now that’s true partnership.” Evelyn Truter - Marketing we can deliver these solutions. This is one more important step in our Programme & Project Manager - Xerox International Operations long lasting relationship with Protec.” Protec have made some new investments with a busy 2019 in mind including the grandMA3 full size which has already been out on a Alongside this, Protec added the impressive Robe RoboSpot followspot couple of large events, and 4 MA3 Light consoles. First to purchase this ground control system and 40 of ClayPaky’s latest Axcor 400 Profile cutting edge technology in the region, Lighting designer and HOD Aaron fixtures. Russ tells us how these consoles will bring benefit to both the lighting team and their clients. In the video department Protec invested in the OmniCal camera system by ‘disguise’ (D3). Scott Walker explained the benefits of this new “It is going to give us a whole new world of creative possibilities. addition to our disguise range. Updated hardware means more processing power, that means the mathematical calculations and algorithms can be far more complex. “The OmniCal system will cut down set-up time and give us more We are no longer bound to going from point A to point B. We can flexibility in 3D mapping. This system will provide us with updated program one hell of a detour in the middle and this has never before point cloud data that will allow us to adapt our model mesh to match been possible. The extra workspace, the now 8 display screens (over precisely the real world object which will be great for complex 3D the old 4 in the MA2 full-size) has totally changed the workflow, all mapping jobs with large quantities of projectors.” information is now much easier to access and this makes programming much easier.” HOD of Audio, Ed Ross has told us they have received new LA Rak 2 amp racks to add to their extensive L’Acoustics inventory. He added Egor Popovski of MA Lighting Middle East congratulated Protec on there is more exciting news on the horizon for Protec’s audio division pioneering this new technology. but is remaining elusive thus far promising very big news in the springtime.
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“This new acquisition will be terrific not just for Protec but for all our clients putting on large events in the region.”
Alongside their new compact K10 robots, a new addition in the past few months, the ‘Advanced Technology’ department have promised a few exciting surprises in 2019 with some different technology on the event horizon. This technology is expected to be launched in February so keep your eyes peeled for some clues flying around!
Of course, these new acquisitions and the highly skilled team behind these successful events will be available globally to Protec’s clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa as they look towards delivering the same consistently world class events beyond all expectations across continents.
Protec has been the cornerstone of the events industry in the Middle East since 1999. Established by industry leader and habitual pioneer Stephen Lakin, Protec has grown into the region’s most committed and consistently reliable event equipment rental company, producing live events that are truly spectacular, leading edge, and globally acclaimed. Now also based in Saudi Arabia, the UK and operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, they bring their vast experience and technical resource palette to the global market.
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Another new investment was on 40 units of ClayPaky’s Axcor 400 Profile fixtures
The various awards won by Protec
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY ASIA | www.e-techasia.com ALEX COLUMN 44 February 2019
What is More Important - Gear or Ear?
For this month’s column, I want to address one of the biggest challenges in all proaudio careers. We will all admit that we do tend to be “Gearheads” and “gadget people” and we are all looking for tools to make our trade simpler and easier to help us on the job. On the other hand, as we learn about more and more tools, the challenges still stay and we learn that things are much more complicated, than we thought they were, before we learned about all the tools and toys. So, what is more important, knowing and learning all the toys or learning and understanding how a mix and how Audio works and how this all distribution completely within the pro audio industry. The gaming interacts with the audience? industry has literally taken over the development of 3D Audio as the only substantial developments are financed by Gaming Companies. For our younger colleagues, this of course many times means a challenge to decide, what to learn first. How to use all the different One of the things that no one has ever taught me and which I had to gear and tools or to learn about mixing and how audio sources go learn all by myself, is the secret to being a good sound engineer. Please together in a mix and how equalization and dynamics and timing work allow me to share with you how I see this and what I find important. in audio. I have always thought that the tools that we use are really When I mix any show or artist, no matter what genre and what music, only that: Tools. They cannot do the job and anyone ever having tried I develop a “sound picture” in my head as to how I think this should a “Automixing” algorithm on a Band mix, will be happy to confirm this. sound. This of course is highly subjective and therefore, there is really There is no holy grail of tools and there is no “one size fits all” for any of nor wrong or right. All this is being decided by the audience and by us. I am sorry if this is disappointing to you, but on the other hand look the artist. Once I have this picture in my head, I will then approach the at the bright side: This will keep you in the job, if you are decent at it, mix and putting sources together always with the ultimate final picture for the rest of your professional life. or sound in mind. The art is to listen and to hear what is not yet right and then to know which button to turn, which effect to use and which So how then do we approach all the challenges? I must admit that I processing module to engage. Approaching my work in this way has do enjoy learning about gear and new stuff, even if it is not useful to kept it alive and very interesting for some 32 years now, not bad right? my every day work, but occasionally I still come across something new and interesting and you must go through the “noise floor” to find the Alex can be reached at [email protected] occasional gem. In the past ten years, the only real questions that When I mix any show or artist, colleagues and myself no matter what genre and have been discussing after any event or what music, I develop a “sound trade show was always picture” in my head as to how I the same: “Did you see think this should sound. anything interesting on this show or event?” Sadly, however the speed of innovation from within has slowed down quite a bit. In the past ten years, we see a lot of innovation coming from the IT industry, which has literally taken over Signal Mixing and Signal
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CHINA HARMAN Professional Solutions Brings Enchanting Audio to Open-Air Production of Traditional Chinese Theatre JBL VTX A12 loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers deployed for outdoor performance
Zhongzhi Construction Technology Engineering Co. deployed a range of Zhongzhi installed JBL VTX A12 line array loudspeakers for focused JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers for a large-scale outdoor theatre mid- and high-frequency detail. ASB 6128 extended-range subwoofers production of “Home in the Dreams”. supplemented the main arrays, covering 250Hz and below. To fill out the center image with full-range sound, Zhongzhi positioned three- “Home in the Dreams” is an open-air theatre performance of a way PD6322 loudspeakers along the front of the stage. High-powered traditional Chinese legend, presented by the Cultural Education branch AW595-BK monitors provided clear sound for the performers on of the Chinese company Yitian Group. The waterfront theatre in stage. Heavy-duty WRC (Weather Resistant Coating) protected the Shangrao, Jiangxi province where it’s performed provides a backdrop of loudspeakers from the elements. lakes and mountains for up to 3,000 audience members. Two Crown I-Tech 4x3500 HD power amplifiers with onboard Yitian Group wanted the natural beauty of the open-air theatre to OMNIDRIVE HD processing and network connectivity powered the enhance the performance, but needed a sound system that could main left and right arrays. Seven high-efficiency MA 5000i amplifiers withstand the rigours of outdoor use. They hired Zhongzhi Construction powered the center-fill speakers, controlled by the same network as the Technology Engineering Co, who put together an all-weather audio line arrays. Three T10 dual-channel units powered the stage monitors, solution featuring JBL Professional loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers. providing power and headroom in a simple, dedicated system.
“After the installation of the audio system, the customers were www.harman.com highly satisfied with the theater’s acoustics,” said Chen Zhiwei, audio system designer and engineer of Zhongzhi Construction Technology Engineering Co. “They said the sound quality was much better than that of similar venues, and they were quite confident in the level of quality the HARMAN system brought to the performance.”
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AUSTRALIA Chameleon Welcome the New Year with StageSmarts StageSmarts smartPDU72 sets a new standard in functionality, flexibility, reliability and safety
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) ushered in 2019 with a rolled out their recently purchased StageSmarts smartPDU72 which star-studded concert on the Boardwalk of the Sydney Opera House. sets a new standard in functionality, flexibility, reliability and safety. Australians around the country and people around the world tuned into the ABC to celebrate the biggest night of the year, New Year’s Eve. 3.6 Engineered to meet the tough requirements of the events market, million viewers partied the night away, tuning in to The Night is Yours the smartPDU Series helps you to keep track of the situation at any concert, music, fun and fireworks. moment, protecting your connected equipment and crew and, when needed, assisting you in diagnosing problems. From 9.30pm, Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe ramped up the celebrations and dialed up the volume, presenting The Night is Yours “The smartPDUs were very easy to set up, plugged up like other racks live show featuring a star-studded line-up of artists performing songs but the back end of the system was a lot nicer due to their design,” from a playlist voted by the Australian people. Artists rocking the night commented Anthony Carlon, Chameleon’s Project Manager. “They included Tim Minchin, Ben Folds, Casey Donovan, Christine Anu, Client are very clean and easy to use. The power monitor allows us to check Liaison, Baker Boy and crowd favourite Daryl Braithwaite who led us up voltages on all the 3 phases before we even turn the main breaker on.” to midnight with the number one voted song…The Horses. Anthony remarked that the status lights on each channel help with With millions of people watching the show live on television, iView identifying problems straight away as they light up green when there or Social Media, lighting this event was a little nerve wracking for the is a load on the end of the line. If there is no load the LED status light Chameleon Touring Systems crew. No hiding from mistakes on this gig! does not turn on. Pressing that status LED also gave him a live read out of what that channel was currently drawing. So, with power distribution at the heart of any modern event providing power to show-critical and highly valuable equipment, Chameleon “Having individual RCDs on each channel helps a lot with outdoor events,” he continued. “If there was an issue with one fixture getting
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water in it due to rain, it would only trip that circuit and not a whole Blinders and ProLights Panorama IP Wash. Also in the rig were Claypaky section of the rack. However, despite the heavy rain we didn’t have any Mythos, ETC ColorSource Pearl, Robert Juliat Victor followspots and issue with water anyway!” Unique2 hazers.
Anthony added that the backlit strips above each breaker makes it a “The new Panaroma Washes are fast becoming a favourite fixture,” said lot easier to see in the dark and can help you quickly find the breaker Hugh, who has also used them on Ninja Warrior and Game of Games. you’re looking for …… very helpful for fixing and tech issues in the dark! “They are quite versatile and the patterns on the fixture front and ring are very useful. The Mythos are still a fantastic hybrid light and allowed Lighting designer for the show was Hugh Taranto who wisely chose a for a great variety of beam and spot FX through the night. The LED rig that was mostly waterproof IP rated lights allowing them to stay FusionBAR Q XVs were running in single pixel mode so we had 1050 operational through storms just before the show and intermittent individual pixels (4200dmx channels) of control. All of these fixtures showers during. These included the seventy ShowPro LED FusionBAR allowed a wide variety of looks for the thirty plus songs performed in Q XV, forty of which were mounted on eight custom frames, Chauvet the show.” Colourdash Hex Pars and Colorado Zoom Pars, Elation DTW 4 Lite Control was an MA Lighting grandMA2 full size with an MA2 light for backup and MA2 NPUs. Ziggy Ziegler who was the lighting designer for the bridge joined Hugh and the crew at the concert site to control the bridge lighting for the city and together, they were able to coordinate some special lighting moments.
Photos Credit: Anthony Carlon www.chameleon-touring.com.au
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CHINA Jason Zhang Delivers Exceptional Performance L-Acoustics K1/K2 System play critical role
Zhang Jie, also known as Jason Zhang, is a musical phenomenon in concrete inner bowl and a 45,000 tonne steel mesh roof. Measuring China. He started out on the My Show TV talent contest in 2004 and 330m x 220m, even with the inner acoustic membrane, the sheer has since released 12 studio albums. His latest Future Live tour has size of the venue meant that coverage and control were always prime filled stadiums across the nation, including a show at the Beijing concerns for the crew. National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) for 80,000 fans, which sold out in just over two and a half minutes and set new records for a live streamed The solution was a substantial L-Acoustics K Series deployment event via Tencent with over 100 million viewers. comprising over 200 loudspeakers. The main PA system consisted of stereo hangs of 12 K1 cabinets with three Kara modular cabinets, stereo The Future Live show is a theatrical masterpiece, and as well winning hangs of 12 K1-SB subs, LR stacks of eight SB28 subs, and eight stacks praise for the human elements of music and dance, it has been termed of three Kara cabinets as distributed front fills. Two hangs of eight K1 a ‘comprehensive showcase of new technology’, with the incorporation and three K2 were used for outfills, and additional distributed systems of a large L-Acoustics K Series PA system as well as a huge ‘ice’ LED consisted of five stacks of four K2 elements on chariots, plus two flown screen, advanced mechanical staging and lighting effects. arrays of six K1 and three K2, and six flown arrays of eight K2 elements.
Zhang Jing was the Monitor Engineer for Future Live and describes the “We definitely got the most out of the system,” says Zhang Jing. “We evening at the Bird’s Nest Stadium as an ‘undreamed-of success’. achieved the full fidelity the loudspeakers are capable of, which allowed us to maximise the listening experience for the audience. “It was mind blowing,” he says. “With spectacular lighting, and an amazing sound system. Zhang Jie delivered the best performance “With a well-designed solution and accurate installation, L-Acoustics on stage, while the L-Acoustics system delivered the ultimate sound. gives excellent quality sound and creates a perfect atmosphere for the The coverage was excellent, which is never easy for such a large-scale audiences - even in such a large venue.” production, with audiences in the tens of thousands.” www.l-acoustics.com China’s Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird’s Nest Stadium due to its unique and highly recognizable architecture, includes a huge
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THAILAND Cameo Fixtures Light Up Little Nemo in Slumberland Performance ZENITH W600 fixtures add the right mix to performance
Held at the Parc Paragon event space within Siam Paragon shopping Interactivity is a key element of the performance where Plasticiens centre in Bangkok, Thailand, Little Nemo in Slumberland was a five Volants’s actor-operators floating characters mingle and play with the day event that was targeted at young kids and those who are young audience. A combination of theatrics, acrobatics, pyrotechnics, music at heart. Held during the school holidays, from October 17 – 21, over and lighting effects over the one hour performance ensured a fantastic 20 colourful inflatables were operated by Plasticiens Volants, a street and memorable experience for all. theatre company based in Graulhet, a town in the department of Tarn in southern France. Lighting effects played an important role in creating the mood throughout the performance. A total of 18 ZENITH W600 fixtures were The performance coincided with the 113th anniversary of Winsor deployed for the performance. The fixtures were supplied by Lighting & McCay’s comic strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland that first appeared Equipment Public Company Limited. in the New York Herald. True to the spirit of McCay, the performance incorporated vivid colours and larger than life inflatables and an Cameo’s ZENITH W600 are outdoor IP65 rated LED wash lights that imaginative narrative. offer 21,000 lumens output. Featuring advanced 16-bit technology for high-resolution colour mixing and dimming and an 18° beam spread, Plasticiens Volants performance featured giant mythical creatures, the ZENIT W600 projects hugely intense, uniform washes. With colour buildings, raspberry fields and Nemo on his hovering bed, whose legs temperature and individual LED colour correction, four selectable towered 9m high. dimming curves and fully adjustable halogen lamp-like dimming response, the fixture is the perfect tool for highly professional lighting.
“The ZENITH W600 fixtures met the rider’s needs. The colour output and quick reaction of the fixtures impressed the performing company artists as well as the rental company and event organisers. Despite its compact size the features in the fixtures enabled the lighting designer and operator to be creative and complement the performance,” said Arocha Kittivittayakul, Product Manager Entertainment Lighting, Lighting & Equipment Public Company Limited.
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SOUTH KOREA Golden Disc Awards Celebrate K-Pop with Nexo The Sky Dome presents huge acoustic challenges for sound reinforcement
The Korean K-Pop phenomenon celebrates itself every year at the companies,” explains James Lee, MD of AWorks, distributor of NEXO Golden Disc Awards, staged in Seoul. Audio production provider for sound reinforcement equipment in South Korea. “Do Gil Kim and Joon seven years, Way Audio has found the means to tame the huge space Ho Kang are also key members of a Way Audio team that has more that is the Gocheok Sky Dome, using a large modular PA system, the experience than anyone else of how to design efficiently, using NEXO’s STM Series from NEXO. modelling and prediction software tools, to get a pleasing result in this location.” 2018 saw K-POP take the USA by storm, as boyband BTS filled baseball stadia in Los Angeles and New York, as well as European capitals, with NEXO’s modular line array is a key component of Way Audio’s success, their loyal fanbase known as the ARMY. running over a Dante network and highly controllable thanks to the NeMo software suite. Set up with a main PA comprising 15 sets of M46 Every January, this musical genre holds its own awards ceremony; main and B112 bass modules, with M28 downfills, the system also used the Golden Disk Awards event featured performances by many of its the smaller M28 cabinets as 4-point delays, and as frontfills. All stage big names: BTS, EXO, Twice, Red Velvet, Black Pink, Momoland and monitoring was provided by NEXO PS15 cabinets. Mamamoo, among others. The domed baseball stadium houses 25,000 K-Pop fans, and the show is broadcast live by JTBC. All channel signals were mixed at FOH by Joon Ho Kang, Way Audio’s general manager, before being sent to the OB van for JTBC’s live The Sky Dome is one of Korea’s largest indoor venues, and the largest- broadcast. “The STM system is very versatile and multi-purpose,” capacity stadium. Designed to evoke the shape and movement confirmed James Lee, “it is ideal for rock ‘n’ roll as well as K-pop, and dynamic of a baseball, the structure presents huge acoustic challenges Way Audio is always busy with it, getting many enquiries from the for sound reinforcement. However, local production rental house Way K-Pop world as well as other entertainment companies.” Audio has serviced many large concert events at Gocheok, with Yun Cheol Lee tailoring his system designs to perform perfectly in the huge www.nexo.fr stadium.
“The reverberation time and reflections created inside the venue, with its high roof, cause a lot of problems for visiting audio rental
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