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t says a lot about the PALM expo this year, as compared to 2015. A Mumbai, when hordes of visitors substantial rise in the online pre- swamp the registration halls on registration figures highlights the fact the opening day itself and the that the expo over the years has exhibitorsI are not really amazed evolved into a much-awaited and anymore. Record breaking attendance pivotal event which is “not to be at PALM seems like a given now. It missed”. comes as no surprise, therefore, that From the moment the doors the 16th edition of the expo which opened, the show was characterised took place at the Bombay Exhibition by an invasion of visitors that Centre (BEC), Mumbai on 26-27-28 continued right through the third May 2016, was the biggest till date, day. The show drew in thousands of in terms of attendance, with visitor visitors from throughout the country, count climbing up to an official figure including regions like Jharkhand, of 22,366 unique PALM visitors. Uttarakhand, Manipur and Nagaland. Regardless of the exclusion of the annual Music Expo, which till 2015 was co-located with the PALM, there Qualified attendance was a 20% growth in the number The importance of the Mumbai of visitors and delegates who walked show is also underscored by the through the doors of the PALM expo attendance of a substantial number PALM expo’s official opening

of international delegates who display and the various PALM Saahil Kumar of Sennheisher India SWIFT ESCALATION IN made their way to the expo, features, registered for the expo. Pvt. Ltd. HARMAN is excited to introduce the next generation from countries like USA, UK, UAE, This move by the organisers “This PALM Expo 2016 has been an SIZE AND SCALE of professional solutions to the Indian market with Australia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, certainly paid off, as the expo amazing experience; the crowd filter The PALM has undergone a industry-defining innovations that elevate the Japan, Germany, Netherlands, succeeded in attracting a more initiative that was taken helped us dramatic growth through the years Thailand, Qatar and Oman. professional audience of consultants exhibitors a lot in terms of having the making it India’s only and undisputed experience of recorded and live performances. With the explosion in the & integrators and rental & event right customers in the booth,” echoes trade show for pro audio, stage – Prashant Govindan – Senior Director – Professional Entertainment Event and Music management companies, rather Sancheth Suvarna of Circle Pro Audio sound & light, AV install and music Solutions, HARMAN India and Sri Lanka Production industry and the long than a flippant crowd walking the Every single exhibitor had only production. 183 direct exhibitors who term efforts that the show has aisles to collect brochures and praise to offer in terms of attendance included top manufacturers, brands, worked towards, to attract more freebies. and visitor profile. Words such as distributors and dealers, covered professional visitors, it became “The PALM show was great! “perfect” and “amazing” were in 24,336 Sq.m. of space at the Bombay compelling for the organisers We’ve had a wonderful response abundance on the expo floors. Exhibition Centre, representing an to institute a paid on-site entry to our products, a lot of foot traffic. process. The aim was to filter I think that the exposure, networking and ensure that only industry and quality of visitors was very good professionals who were truly for Pro Audio,” says Mr. Vibhore The show was beautifully organized, very interested in the products on Khanna National Sales Manager, professional and OHM has generated amazing Professional Systems Division, Bose Global brands launch amounts of new and interesting contacts which will Corporation India Private Limited “This year PALM has really got undoubtedly convert into business. We are looking some quality crowd and I hope to forward to next year! generate business from the great – Gareth Coleman – Director, International Sales, leads that we got here,” reiterates new products at PALM 2016 OHM UK

The PALM was characterised by an invasion of visitors that continued right through the third day Breaks attendance The latest Soundcraft Vi2000 digital mixing console on display at the Harman booth records as numbers swell by 20%; Reflects vibrant growth and expansion of the Indian pro sound and light market

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Adam Hall Group: Gravity H V & Company: PRV Audio’s Microphone stands; analogue VIBZ 18” 18SW3000 loudspeaker; mixer; Maui5 and CURV 500. 18” 18FH2400 horn subwoofer; 15” 15W1600 Loudspeaker; 18” Audio and Aux: Acoustic-X sound 18SW2200 pro audio loudspeaker. proofing coating. KV2 Audio International: EX series Audioplus: SMB 1250 - 12” 500W include the EX1.2MkII - Ultra @8Ω mid-bass transducer; Fire 92 Compact Active Subwoofer; the Line Array speaker system and EX1.5 - Active Bass Module and TWF 2115 sub-woofer speaker. the EX15 - Full Range Active Beatbox Entertainment: Zen Tour; Speaker System and VHD4.21 Orion Studio; Orion 32+; Goliath Active Passive Bass Module. and OCX HD from Antelope Micro Electronics India: 15FH510 Audio; the Dangerous Music 2 400W; 3” VC Mid-Bass woofer; Bus + -a 2U, 16-channel analog- (From L to R): P Audio, Thailand; Adam Hall Asia, Singapore; Hi-Tech Audio Systems, New Delhi; Sennheiser Electronics, Gurgaon 15FW76 400W; 3” VC Bass-Mid summing mixer with both XLR woofer; 15MT76400W; 3” VC mid and D-sub inputs; TK Audio 500 woofer; LF15X401; 800W, 4” VC Series Module - TK-Lizer stereo Indian distributors organized, very professional and OHM and is ready for more top of the featuring (besides other products) musicians to smart lighting systems. increase of 15% from the last edition. Kripa Electronics Dualdamper; Bass woofer, 18- Baxandall equalizer. exhibited their has generated amazing amounts range products and technology. The Music Group’s Midas consoles which HARMAN also introduced singers “We are here from the first edition (India) Pvt Ltd (KEI) 1500,1500W,5” VC Dual Damper, of the PALM Show, and each year it LD Systems brand on their 60 sqm of new and interesting contacts only way is up.“ have been gaining a lot of attention Hamsika Iyer, Shibani Kashyap and Beyerdynamic: Interchangeable Mid-Bas woofer, 18-2500, 2500W, is growing bigger and better,” says booth. which will undoubtedly convert into in the Indian market. Alpahatec Shweta Pandit as its new brand measurement microphone 6” VC; Pure LF woofer. Mr. B V Nagpal, Founder of . The 2016 edition boasted of 74 business. We are looking forward to and Music Group also conducted ambassadors. capsule TG MM1w; DT 1770 PRO Sontone New products The company as always had a next year!” said Mr. Gareth Coleman, a Product Presentation & Training “HARMAN is excited to introduce Namdhari Impex: Audio focus headphone; TG D71c: Boundary huge booth showcasing and Director – International Sales, OHM UK abound at the expo on the Midas M32R at the PALM the next generation of professional FR-X 15a, MTsub218 and TS-40; microphone. JTS Mackie products. This year, Sontone’s The PALM show was great! The numerous audio, video, One of the gauges to the success Conference & Seminar. The install solutions to the Indian market Next Pro Audio LAs418 and HFA Canara Lighting Industries Pvt. other prime principal – P. Audio, We’ve had a wonderful lighting, control technologies and of an expo is probably the amount of with industry-defining innovations speakers; Ares 8 from Audio Focus Ltd.: ED JEET Series Light. exhibited in a separate independent response to our products, a install solutions embraced within the time it takes to walk the aisles of the that elevate the experience of and LA212X Next Pro Line Array. booth showing its new range of expo, reiterated the fact that the expo. New products and technologies We are here from the recorded and live performances.” said Concrete Audio: David – Absorber; lot of foot traffic. I think that Narain Audio: Rudra Speaker; speaker series together with the other Indian pro sound and light industry, were in plentiful supply, making the first edition of the PALM Prashant Govindan, Senior Director Jaya – Diffuser; Eiger Tuneable the exposure, networking Opera Series and FM Series Live sound components. for stage entertainment and music PALM a long-walk and a fascinating – Professional Solutions, HARMAN Bass Trap; Artnovion’s – Agad Show, and each year it Mixer series. and quality of visitors was production is integrating with world spectacle. India and Sri Lanka, “At HARMAN, our Aborsbers; Azteka W Absorbers; is growing bigger and very good for Pro Audio class companies, which in turn has “PALM India, ensures a great success is defined by how well we Neutrik: The etherCON CAT6A Andes absorbes and many more. International platform for all leading AV brands better – Vibhore Khanna - resulted in PALM moving in tandem serve both the artists who make the series connectors; ultra-high- with other global expos in Europe to showcase their technologies and – BV Nagpal – Founder, music and their fans who want to definition BNC connector series Dev Electronics: PowerX speaker Brands make foray National Sales Manager, components; drivers like the and US for displaying the latest solutions. MUSIC Group derives Sontone enjoy their favorite songs, no matter and USB 3.0 connector. into Indian market Professional Systems 15N500, 12N400 and 12N600; products launched. a great mileage from this show where they are or how they are That international brands are finally Origin Marketing Pvt. Ltd.: The Wharfedale Pro EVP-X mkII. Division, Bose Corporation Mr. Ramesh Chetwani, the by demonstrating it state of art listening. We are extremely proud to taking concrete steps to affirm their In-ear Monitor E-Series models - India Private Limited Exhibition Director for PALM states: solution though its renowned brands walls in the booth featured the add Hamsika Iyer, Shibani Kashyap commitment to the Indian market by ATH-E40, ATH-E50 and ATH-E70 GM Audio: The SF-158 Full-Range Tannoy, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Midas, exhibiting directly, was reinforced by “Year after year we keep striving to Tannoy and Turbosound speakers. and Shweta Pandit as HARMAN brand System; SF-20A powered mid- Turbosound, TC Electronic and TC the participation of more International add more exhibitors and brands on HARMAN Professional Solutions ambassadors who will help us further Osram: LED spotlights Kreios high unit; SF-1521, two-way low Helicon,” enthused Mr. Karan Kathuria, brands which also included majors new exhibitors, bringing the total the floor to showcase new line of launched an exciting new range of perfect our technologies and inspire Fresnel and Profile frequency system and UX series Director, Touchpoint MUSIC. such as Adam Hall Asia and number of brands on display to 500+ products that are entering the market. audio, video and lighting products music lovers everywhere to choose subwoofers - UX-218A and UX- In its second year MUSIC Group’s Pioneer DJ India: new Toraiz-SP16 Nicolaudie Group to name a few. representing a clear growth year-on- This year, PALM recorded the highest at the PALM Expo, from a compact the best in sound - HARMAN.” he 30A Powered subwoofer official distributors – Alphatec, had (Sampler and Step Sequencer). Adam Hall, along with their year. number of new exhibitors, which audio suitcase speaker to a guitar added. designed a double decker booth Greencom Ebizz Infotech: ‘My newly appointed exclusive pan- “The show was beautifully proves that the market is maturing pedal for solo artists and practicing On her association with HARMAN, POPE Professional Acoustics Ltd.: Swara’ app Mini line array system series UL- 216 and UL-306 full range speaker Guangzhou Jingxin Opto system. electronics Technology Co LTD: High power led source single Pro musicals: - Aston halo; Aston series; The High power led source Origin; Aston SPIRIT; Holosonics’ full colour series and High power Audio Spotlight 24I; Munro Sonics’ led source integrated series (COB). Egg 150 and Egg 100.

HARMAN: AKG K-series; JBL EON Rajdeep Electronics: FLCS 6 Hi Fi ONE and EON 208P; DigiTech Audio Series 2 way Frame less TRIO+; dbx Driverack Venu 360 IN Ceiling Speaker and P 211 with Dante; Martin Atomic 3000 Satellite speakers. LED and RUSH MH 6; Lexicon Sennheiser: The HD headphones, Quantum Logic Immersion Evolution Wireless D1, KH 805 and Processor; JBL VTX M Series; TLM 107 Soundcraft Vi2000 and Vi7000. Shenzhen Magnimage Technology Hi-Tech Audio Systems: RCF HDL Co Ltd.: LED580FS series video 50A active high power speaker processor. system; SUB 9007-AS subwoofers; M18; Digital Mixer; L-Acoustics Sonotone Audio LLP: – Mackie Live-Monitor X8; Multi-purpose PRODX 4 digital mixer; PRODX X12; Reference Stage Monitor X15; 8 digital mixer; REACH Portable BOSE Room Match Utility series. (From L to R): Harman International (India), Integrated Entertainment Solutions and Trimac Products displayed their range of brands and products PA system; FREE PLAY personal

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PA; CR4BT studio monitor; CR5BT RCF HDL 20 A - Active Line Array Muiltimedia studio monitor and the Sub 8006 - Active Sub with; BIG KNOB compact studio woofer. command system; Dynatech range Sun Infonet: Allen & Heath dLive DVX-212LA passive line array DM64; QU Chrome Edition; ZED system DPA-480P digital sound Series; GLD Chrome Edition; Shure processor; P Audio HF Drivers, EM Motive Series; KSM8 Dualdyne. Series Loudspeakers and X7-SERIES Active loud speakers. The Inventory: The Ableton Push 2; Audient iD14; Moog Mother 32; Sound Emporium: SLA10H 3-Way Lewiit Microphones LCT 640 TS; Full Range Speaker system; CS-1 TC Electronic SpectraComp Bass Commercial Audio Series, Meline Compressor; TC Helicon Perfom-V; S2 Small PA speaker system and Rupert Neve Designs 330 W three in one series. Tymphones: 3D printed in-ear Sound Land: Earth series 115, (From L to R): Modern Stage Service, Acoustic Arts, Beatbox Entertainment and Bose Corporation India booths at the PALM Expo monitors 121 and 124 SubWoofer and Fire Series Fire 30P and Fire24P Ultracoustic: Ultracoustic Shweta Pandit said, “From studio monitors which is touted as one two new high-power LED spotlights, India. Constant innovation Passive Full Range. LIGHTING AbsoFuser; QuadFuser; Ultra Hex to the stage, HARMAN’s innovative of the most advanced monitoring the Fresnel, and the Profile. and superior technology have The PALM Expo is a great platform In Hall 1, the focus was Pro; Z-17 Sound Team: Genelec’s SAM series technologies and products help artists solutions for recording studios, post- The German audio giant, always been paramount for for our industry to come together on audio and sound - studio, and Manley NU MU and MANLEY sound their best. I look forward to production houses, digital edit suites, Sennheiser, showcased the best in Sennheiser. We are happy Weifa Trussing: Aluminium Gable recording, concert, installed, ELOP+ a great musical partnership with radio, TV and outside broadcasting. class professional sound and audio to be a part of PALM EXPO and showcase our innovations to Roof Truss System PA, production, broadcast and HARMAN.” solutions at the PALM expo. This 2016 and showcase our best audio professionals from across Star Megatech - Star Acoustics: media. Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.: “I’m delighted to partner with a year Sennheiser raised the stakes range” - said Mr. Vipin Pungalia, India. Constant innovation and ATS Series; HTL Series; AH Series; PALM India, ensures a great Staying a step ahead of the MA2120 Mixer Amplifier; PA2120 company like HARMAN on my musical with the premium professional audio Director Professional segment HQ Series - Full Range Speaker platform for all leading AV superior technology have been market trends, Dev Electronics, Amplifier; Tio1608-D; PX Series; journey. Products like the JBL EON equipment showcased for consumers at Sennheiser Electronics India and subwoofer; TF Series - Full brands to showcase their paramount for Sennheiser and we Sole Distributors in India of a NY64-D One and the DigiTech TRIO+ are ideal to experience and gain deeper Pvt Ltd Range Speaker and subwoofer; are happy to be a part of PALM to host of world-class powerhouse companions for solo performing artists technologies and solutions. insight. The showcase included the At this year’s Palm one Zypher Power Labs: ZypherLABS ES Series - MS Series, HR Series, brands, treated visitors this like me,” said Shibani Kashyap. MUSIC Group derives a great newly revamped HD 25 family. It could lay hands on new showcase our best range Cool-Amp Series Amplifiers; PMS Series, MR Series, AS Series, year, to an unparalleled ‘Digital’ New products introduced by mileage from this show by also included evolution wireless D1 products such as the NXS2 DubStepper and Alpha Series DA Series, PS Series, DLP Series; – Vipin Pungalia – Director experience, as their booth Harman included the AKG K-series microphone along with other wired system, rekordbox dj controllers Dedicated Bass Amplifiers demonstrating it state of art Professional segment at Sennheiser hosted a vast spectrum of over-ear studio headphones, JBL EON and wireless microphones. The other (DDJ-RZ, DDJ-RX, DDJ-RR, solution though its renowned Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. digital pro audio products and ONE and EON 208P Compact all-in- products on display were the entire DDJ-RB), besides the ground brands Tannoy, Lab Gruppen, technologies, both new and one P.A. systems, DigiTech TRIO+ range of products from Apart and breaking Battle mixer the industry favorites, that spanned guitar pedal, dbx Driverack Venu 360 Lake, Midas, Turbosound, TC Neumann along with installed sound DJM-S9 connected to rekordbox another level in studio and on stage! every application imaginable – be with Dante, Martin Atomic 3000 LED Electronic and TC Helicon products. dj DVS system at the Pioneer DJ India The growth of PALM has been such, it live, DJ, club, install, and/or music and RUSH MH 6, Lexicon Quantum “Sennheiser has been committed booth. Pioneer had also lined up – Karan Kathuria – Director, that it is today a mega event spread production. Logic Immersion Processor, JBL VTX to creating products that help the India’s two most knowledgeable and Touchpoint MUSIC across three exhibit halls, two exhibit Dilip Devjani, Managing Director M Series and the Latest Soundcraft audio industry evolve. The focus is to respected Top DJs Tuhin Mehta and Demo Qubes and other special events of Dev Electronics, says “This year Vi2000 and Vi7000 digital mixing make it easier for industry professional Mash to conduct master-classes on spaces such as the Soundscape Hall is going to be a true showcase of consoles. Beyerdynamic chose the PALM to to operate seamlessly and effortlessly. the CDJ-2000-NXS2 & DJM-900-NXS2 and the Open grounds at the BEC. comprehensive pro audio technology Sound Team, one of India’s launch in India the interchangeable The PALM EXPO is a great platform system. The company also unveiled which will highlight why we truly are foremost audio consultancy and measurement microphone capsule for our industry to come together the new Toraiz-SP16 (Sampler and the one-stop encyclopedic solution for distribution companies displayed - TG MM1w, as did leading light and showcase our innovations to Step Sequencer) at the expo. The DEFINED EXHIBIT AREAS all your pro audio needs. The booth Genelec’s acclaimed SAM studio manufacturer Osram, who introduced audio professionals from across product promises to take creativity to FOR PRO-AUDIO AND

(From L to R): Narain Audio & Lighting, Beyerdynamic India, Pope Professional Acoustics and Pioneer India Electronics attracted a lot of visitors at their booth

July - August 2016 36 www.palmexpo.in July - August 2016 37 www.palmexpo.in this year will have digital technology musicians like Shivamani and Louiz as the premier focus, with products Banks, Niladri Kumar, Ranjit Barot, from world class brands like PowerX, Mihir Joshi, Blackstratblues, Ananthaal Wharfedale, Pioneer DJ, Yamaha, - Clinton Cerejo, Rakesh Chaurasia Harman, NX Audio, QSC and many and Friends (RAF) and Gypsy Sound more.” Revolution, to name just a few, First time companies at the PALM performed at the arena. expo like Star Megatech and 5 Core The acoustically treated Demo exhibited a range of products at their Qubes at the BEC VIP Parking Area, booth while new Indian manufacturer near Hall 4, served as a live demo Tymphones, was busy taking ear area for Hi-Tech Audio Systems Pvt. scans for their 3D printed in-ear Ltd. and Pope Professionals. The monitors Demo Qubes gave the companies an Narain Audio, who has been opportunity to showcase their sound exhibiting at the PALM expo since systems without any restrictions, 2001, too exhibited a range of as opposed to Hall 1 which was products from NX Audio. These earmarked as a no-sound hall this (From L to R): Pro Musicals, Premier Industrial Importers, Audioplus and Sun Infonet include the Rudra, Opera Series and year. This was the third consecutive FM Series. Kolkata company Sonodyne, year that Hi-Tech Audio had booked one of the few audio companies in with their complete bouquet of This edition of PALM also saw PLAM 2016 invested considerably in higher laurels as we move together.” X, Sound Capital, TW Audio and Z Mahalath Entertainment and Waves the Demo Qube. India with in house research, design, products from their principals Modern Stage Services - one of delivering very high level of leadership Over in Hall 2B & 2C, Yamaha Sound. Sound & Lights, which having On the show floors itself the expo prototyping, sourcing, manufacturing Avolites, Robe, Anolis, Robert Juliat, India’s premier companies in the talent on the conference, soundscape Music India Pvt. Ltd. once again “We are getting an overwhelming originally intended to purchase a offered an array of sideshow events. and marketing, who too have been Capture and of course the audio field of lighting in two different and live arena stages. We are booked its own independent space response from potential clients different system instead opted for The highlight was the extensive and present at the expo since 2001, took brands like Martin Audio, Powersoft booths in two different halls. The creating new avenues for engaging spread across 1150 sqm, to display all over the country following the Next’s LA122 single 12-inch line array. educational PALM Conference & the opportunity to announce the etc. were present in Hall 1 company which was earlier headed the industry and contributing to the their collection of products & PALM show,’ says Gurprit Singh, The GM Audio Technics purchase Seminar programme which witnessed company’s new range of production But all the other major lighting by brothers - Davinder Wadhwa and development of the pro audio and solutions. Namdhari Impex Director of Sales saw 12 LA212X tops and 12 bases full house sessions. monitors - the PM Series. companies in India like Canara Varinder Wadhwa has now split as the lighting industry in India,” say Anil and marketing. “We already booked added to the company’s roster, with The PALM Soundscape which two have parted ways with Varinder Chopra, International Director, PALM five systems at PALM and now are Namdhari providing training to its took place in Hall 4, witnessed 50 Wadhwa and his son Sahil holding Expo. INTERACTIVE PALM looking to book even more – it’s a We are getting an overwhelming response from on to the lighting division comprising Mr. Chetwani added “The show FEATURES CHARTING big achievement for us.” Having taken potential clients all over the country following the PALM of brands MA Lighting, DTS, SGM, scored on many other fronts, like THE FUTURE OF A on the exclusive Indian distribution of Palm Expo has always been a platform for us at Circle Pro show. We already booked five systems at PALM and now Antari and Prolyte, to name a few. the crucially designed defined exhibit ROBUST MARKET Portuguese loudspeaker manufacturer Audio to understand the Audio market, learn new things are looking to book even more – it’s a big achievement Davinder Wadhwa and his son Pratik areas between the two halls, the Next-proaudio little more than a and implement it in our products; it’s been a totally retain principals Christie and Dataton. entry fee that had a benefited effect SEGMENT year ago and Powersoft at the end for us. amazing experience this year for us to just see and “The PALM 2016 achieved its key on the visitor profile, our strict A major draw for rental companies of 2015, Namdhari Impex ended a – Gurprit Singh – Director of Sales and Marketing, objective in allocating defined exhibit enforcement of ‘NO-Sound Contract’ and event management companies successful 12 months with two key interact with the whole pro sound and light family down Namdhari Impex areas for both pro-audio and lighting. signed with the exhibitors finally paid was the Open Air Line Array demos, sales announced at Palm India 2016, a here for three days. conducted in the open space on Independent Halls for both segments off in controlling the sound on the Next-proaudio LA212X three-way fully - Sachit Subramanian - Director, Circle Pro Audio advantaged exhibitors tremendously floor and many other initiatives. The Ground IV, near the visitor parking horn-loaded line array purchased by exclusive lighting Lighting, Jia lighting, LBT Electronics, in organized flow of visitors to their show features and other allied events area. 12 Indian and international Hyderabad-based GM Audio Technics. Cine Audo Viso, Imax Lighting and interest segments. Functionally and drew a lot of attraction and accolades brands exhibited their line arrays, Besides, having a presence on the team on the system’s safe use and entertainment events, pro-audio exhibit hall Star Dimensions India were in full productively PALM 2016 established from the trade professionals who attracting thousands of visitors over expo floor, Namdhari Impex had also deployment. and music industry stalwarts share Hall 5 offered lighting for stage, attendance in Hall 5. First time a new paradigm. Industry growth in walked the exhibition. Our motto of the three days of the show. The 12 showcased the Next Proaudio and One of the most attractive features their experiences and expertise studio and theatre, stages, trussing exhibitors Nicolaudie Group, one of India both in volumes and values as ‘Delivering Business’ remains strongly brands at the Open Air Line Array Audio Focus line array at the Open at the PALM expo - The HARMAN through interactive sessions and and rigging. The show also had the leading companies in lighting well as in size effectually presented focused. We are happy that the included Audiocenter, Audiofocus, Air Line Array arena. Live Arena, was back again for the panel discussions curated by artist display, projection, video and LED. control technology were also present the largest display this year of industry has supported us well, and Beta 3, Ewing, KV Audio, Llyod Lee, These demos also proved to be seventh consecutive year. A line- management agency - UnMute. The Integrated Entertainment Solutions in Hall 5. product, technology, brand and trade. we see growing together to achieve Montarbo, Next Proaudio, Power the decider for joint rental company up of some of the best bands and Soundscape was also followed by the 6th consecutive DJ Championship spearheaded by DJ Championship Director DJ Reji. Another feature at the PALM was the Live Rigging & Trussing workshop, where Team Natura presented live safety demos on truss-based safety protocols and best-practices. Natura also showcased its truss-based multi-activity tower and conducted a workshop for Event Planners & Managers. Companies like Allen & Heath (along with their Indian distributors Sun Infonet) and Modern Stage Services conducted informational workshops on the Allen & Heath Mixers and the dot2 series of MA lighting desks, respectively, on the expo floor. Hosted by the Allen & Heath product team, the seminar covered

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Top decision makers and influencers shaping the industry convene at PALM Soundscape 2016

ne of India’s premier artist Amongst other crucial discussions, (Lighting Professional) and Viraaf opportunities for music in gaming agencies - UnMute partnered Arjun Vagale and Aqua Dominatrix Pocha (Landmark Productions), along opening up newer avenues for the Owith PALM Expo once spearheaded the SynthFest w/ Sound. with Naveen Deshpande (Mixtape / Indian producers to indulge into. again to curate the massive PALM com where they displayed their skills Ground Kontrolle), Dhanya Pilo (Visual A DIY take on Studio Construction Soundscape showcase this year. The on synthesizers alongside a quick walk Jockey DECOY) | Jash Reen (Wolves moderated by Kapil Thirwani gave event brought together some of through. Visuals) tips on the technology and tricks India’s finest event entertainment and Day Two saw a panel take on Also, unarguably the hottest artist to set up a home studio. The other music industry professionals under the Record Labels business with in the Indian dance music scene panelists on this session included one roof to discuss various key topics inputs by industry leaders like Arjun right now, Udyan Sagar aka Nucleya - Abhishek Khandelwal (Ultra of prime importance to the industry. Sankalia (Sony Music), Ashvin Mani spearheaded the Music Production Acoustics), Madhav Shorey (Kohra The topics ranged from live event Sharma (Calm Chor / Bit of Both / Lab to showcase his production / Qilla Records), Tanseer Jabbar production and technology, to music SoupHerb Records), Madhav Shorey techniques. (The Inventory) and Vijay Dalal (YRF and gaming, to music production (Kohra / Qilla Records), Sahil Makhija The final day of PALM Soundscape Studios Music) and studio construction and more. (Demonstealer Records) and Shatadru threw limelight at the music And lastly, the age old discussion: The Soundscape enabled networking Sarkar (Times Music). production and gaming industry. Music Production: Quality v/s among industry stalwarts who shared Next up was a discussion focusing The Game ON! Music and gaming Quantity took center stage with their experiences and expertise on the raging topic of Media, session - Moderator: G.Arjun Ashu Pathak (True School of Music) through these interactive panel Branded content or PR and how (SuperSike Games) | Speakers: Hrishi moderating the session, which had discussions and attracted hundreds of artists can get media coverage and Oberoi - (Photon Tadpole), Rahul industry leaders liker Arjun Vagale, delegates across the three days of the the difference between press releases, Singh (Orange Byte Studios), Raoul Clinton Cerejo, Vishal Dadlani and expo. features and everything else which Nanavati (BYOF Studios), Hrishikesh Keshav Dhar providing insight. The first day started with a concerns the media element of the Dani (Ubisoft), Tejas Nair (Pressplay The PALM Soundscape will be discussion on Sound Technology music industry. Panelists included Studios), Vaibhav Chavan (Underdogs back in 2017 with more such industry and the Future - What’s in, what’s Kenneth Lobo (Electronic Music Gaming Studios) - discussed the leaders stealing the limelight. not and what’s expected in the next Consultant / Journalist), Nerm (BBC few years. The session moderated by Radio/ Shiva Soundsystem), Neysa Manish Chandnani (OML), included Mendes (Little Big Noise), Nikhil The PALM Soundscape which has speakers like Abhishek Mehta (Scoop), Udupa (Pepsi MTV Indies), Nirmika Emran Khan (Percept / Sunburn), Fali Singh (Rolling Stone India), Pratiksha grown to be one of the major draws Damania (Audio Production Services), Rao (Twitter) and Varun Patra Jibu Ramachandran (Sennheiser) (Homegrown). of the PALM expo witnessed an and Warren D’Souza (Sound.com). Another discussion with special Other interesting sessions included focus on the event Lighting and incredible delegate turnout reinforcing an EEMA panel discussion featuring Visual Design space was addressed industry leaders like Atul Nath by lighting industry experts such as the importance of this crucial platform (Candid Marketing), Neale Murray Abhishek Roy Sanyal (Film Maker (Fountainhead Entertainment Pvt. / Light Designer), Becket Tundatil Ltd.), Thanush Joseph (70 EMG) and Shubhra Bhardwaj (Ferriswheel Entertainment), who came together to envision a music festival in 2026. A special ‘One on One‘ discussion between Nikhil Chinapa and Arjun Vagale revolved around the music business.

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cores of delegates attended Sarkari – Director, Wizcraft, Warren allows him to use his 20 years of the annual PALM Conference D’souza – Managing Director, Sound. expertise of managing Installs or Sand Seminar Programme which com, Avishkar Tendle – Managing events on any scale with maximum took place on the sidelines of the Director, Outdoor Education & flexibility and economy. He strongly PALM Expo 2016 in May this year. Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bhavesh believes that Visual Technologies will The conference was a huge success, Thakker – Director Events-Jess Ideas rule the roost for the years to come and attracted hundreds of delegates Pvt. Ltd., Manish Mavani – Director, and believes in providing the latest from across the country who made Sound & Light Professionals, Dr. JD Entertainment Engineering Video and sure they paid and registered for the Mehta – Founder & Chief Managing Visual Technologies. He discussed sessions well in advance. Director, True Events & Worldwide digital audio wireless transmission. He The event saw several key speakers Weddings, Sean Norris – Founder - presented its advantages, talked about take to the stage throughout the Director, Intrust Risk management, the different types of RF modulation, three-day programme. A total South Africa; Sors Grobbelaar – OHS - and discussed the challenges of of 30 top speakers / presenters, Environmental Consultant, Intrust Risk transmitting high data-rate audio delivered informative knowledge on Management. signals. product solutions and technological The session which started with a This session was followed by a developments, as also safety and keynote address by Viraf Sarkari, went presentation on ‘Sound Technology security issues in the event industry. on to discuss the need for event and the Future’ by Volker Schmitt The PALM Conference & Seminar safety and safety compliance in India, - Director- Customer Development Programme which was held at the Viraf Sarkari– Director, Wizcraft delivering the keynote address at the EEMA PALM technical considerations and what & Application, Sennheiser. The third International Lounge in the Hall 1 panel dicussion on “Road to Event Safety in India”. Others on the panel (from l-r): stops them. session - a presentation by Milind Manish Mavani – Director, Sound & Light Professionals; Sean Norris – Founder Mezzanine of the Bombay Exhibition Raorane titled ‘Innovative Solutions - Director, Intrust Risk management, South Africa; Sors Grobbelaar – OHS - Centre offered an ideal networking Environmental Consultant, Intrust Risk Management; Dr. JD Mehta – Founder & in Sound Design for Demanding environment and provided for an Chief Managing Director, True Events & Worldwide Weddings; Warren D’souza Day 2: Theme - AV Spaces like Bar/Pubs/Discos/Lounges’ interactive exchange of ideas and – Managing Director, Sound.com;Sushma Gaikwad – Co-Founder and Director of Install & Integration introduced the three steps to learning. Ice Global and Vice President, EEMA West; Avishkar Tendle – Managing Director, With an impressive start on the formulate a good night club/resto bar Outdoor Education & Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bhavesh Thakker – Director This crucial feature of the PALM first day, the PALM Conference and and the challenges involved. Events-Jess Ideas Pvt. Ltd. expo helps disseminate information Seminar programme geared up for PALM Conferences serve to create sessions on AV Install and Integration a forum amongst professionals on the second day. in the field of stage sound, light, The first session kick started with AV install & integration and Theme specific three-day an explanatory presentation on ‘Video music production. Through these Mysteries and New Age Applications’ gatherings and the publication of The PALM Conference and programme with over 30 headed by Vijay Sabhlok, Technology these proceedings, the aim is to Evangelist for Installations and Events, contribute to the advancement of specializing in all aspects of “Technical technologies. With this philosophy in expert speakers witnesses Production and Solutions on Demand” mind we have published a gist of full house sessions right from concept to Salutation Milind Raorane’s presentation in this Seminar Programme creating a versatile, and cost efficient issue (page 55). strategy and solution for clients that In session 4, Rahul Pandey of

Day 1: Theme - Stage Delegates on Day 3 of the PALM Conference and Seminar Programme concludes successfully Sound & Light The first day started with great enthusiasm and energy as Ashish Manchanda shared his expertise on Q&A session with Farhad Dadyburjor, Chief Sound Engineer Famous Studios related to latest trends & development Video Pvt. Ltd; Samir Kripalani – in the Live Sound & Stage, Lighting FOH Engineer and Owner, Room ‘Secrets to Sound Music Production Effects, DJ Gear, Music Production, Pro Tone; Vijay Sabhlok – Technology - Studio-Live-TV-Camera’. This Audio & Systems Integration industry. Evangelist for Installations and session was followed by a Product Going by its mantra of “putting Events; Volker Schmitt – Director- Presentation & Training on Midas technology in place, motivating the Customer Development & Application M32R by Krishna Prasad and Samir market”, year on year the show Engineering, Sennheiser; Milind Kripalani. The presentation laid endeavors to take this initiative on to Raorane – Electro-Acoustic Design emphasis on the Midas M32R PRO a larger scale. Consultant, Owner Soundframe SERIES and Pro X design consoles. Each day of the three-day Consulting; Rahul Pandey – Marketing Emphasis was also on AES 50 and programme spotlighted one dedicated Head / Senior Technician, Video Wall Networking. theme. Stage Sound & Light was the India Pvt. Ltd., Aditya Modi – Director, The third session of the day on theme for the first day of the PALM Modi Digital and VC, AES India; ‘Design & Technology’ was helmed by conference programme, followed by Meghdeep Bose – Music Producer, Gert Sanner. AV Install & Integration on the second Singer and Composer; Sunny Sanour The first day culminated with day and Music Production on Day 3. – Indian composer, Music Producer, the EEMA PALM Panel Discussion The speakers at the three-day Sound engineer and Playback Singer; on ‘Road to Event Safety in India’ event included distinguished experts Shantanu Hudlikar – Chief Sound which boasted of the best Indian from the industry like - Ashish Engineer at Yash Raj Film Studios; and International speakers from the Manchanda – Founder / Owner - Mujeeb Dadarkar – Electronic entertainment event industry and Flying Carpet Productions & The and Recording engineer; Pramod drew in a packed house. Media Tribe; Gert Sanner – Regional Chandorkar - Sound Engineer and Moderated by Sushma Gaikwad – Education Manager APAC for d&b Founder Director of Sound Ideaz Co-Founder and Director of Ice Global audiotechnik; Krishna Prasad – Academy; Farhad K. Dadyburjor – and Vice President, EEMA West, this Systems Engineer, Alphatec Audio Chief Sound Engineer, Famous Studios. session comprised of panelists: Viraf

July - August 2016 44 www.palmexpo.in July - August 2016 45 www.palmexpo.in included some of the best in the industry) led to some very interesting discussions on recording and mixing of a song to enhance the dynamics of the song; discussions on placing EQ before Compression, how important it is for a mixing engineer to change the DAW, does changing the DAW affect sound quality, mixing in or out of the BOX and many more interesting questions. The three day Conference & Seminar Program culminated with an AES India-PALM Open Forum for Sound Engineers, which again witnessed a full-house. This forum was again moderated by Aditya Modi, who had on the dias with him Shantanu Hudlikar, Mujeeb Dadarkar and Pramod Chandorkar. This session gave Panellists at the AES India-PALM Open Forum for Sound Engineers (from l-r): Moderator Aditya Modi of AES India with delegates an opportunity to interact renowned sound engineers Mujeeb Dadarkar, Shantanu Hudlikar and Pramod Chandorkar with these stalwarts of the industry and get answers to their queries on music production. Humanizing and Organic production With this session the three day of Music, wherein Bose elaborated The Palm Conference conference headed towards the IRAA on “How to make music production Awards function. was certainly an exciting organic” in todays digitized era, while Positive feedback abounded, about Sunny Sanour spoke on Syntheses and experience. Kudos to the the content as well as how well the Electra Acoustic Production. team! We have received conference was organized. “Very well Post lunch the session on excellent feedback from organized event by PALM and AES. ‘Anything you ever wanted to ask EEMA Members and we We would encourage much more of Farhad K Dadyburjor about Recording certainly look forward to these events to happen! The Palm and the Final Mix’ was another Expo has successfully given everyone a collaborative future. popular session which saw delegates a platform to share knowledge of filling up the conference room for – Sushma Gaikwad – Vice sound & music!” said Aditya Modi. an interactive Q&A session with the President, EEMA West The PALM Conference & Seminar ‘famous’ Farhad, who over a career Programme will be back with a more spanning 24 years, has recorded expansive schedule with top of the and mixed every possible kind of line speakers and presenters from the musical genre at different scales for plays and sound design jobs, and industry in 2017. It will once again almost every kind of media release, stage shows, besides engineering take place at the International Lounge from movie songs and soundtracks innumerable advertising commercials. in the Hall 1 Mezzanine of the to orchestral scores, to Grammy The interaction between Farhad Bombay Exhibition Centre from June nominated Jazz albums, to radio and registered delegates (who 1- June 3, 2017.

Volker Schmitt - Director- Customer Development & Application, Sennheiser

Video Wall India, delivered a session on ‘Application Focus of Led Displays’. This session explored and informed on how to choose the right LED Technology for Indoor versus Outdoor spaces.

Day 3: Theme - Music Production The final day of the PALM conference started with a workshop on Music Production, in association with AES India. The session moderated Product Presentation & Training on Midas M32R by Krishna Prasad, System Engineer, Alphatec Audio Video Pvt. Ltd. by AES VC – Aditya Modi, had and Samir Kripalani, FOH Engineer and Owner - Room Tone Meghdeep Bose presenting on

July - August 2016 46 www.palmexpo.in July - August 2016 00 www.prosound-systems.com Show Review Hamsika Iyer & Kaushal S Inamdar (l) and Arena Sivamani (r) performing at the Harman Live Impressive roster of artistes rock HARMAN Live Arena Perfect demo venue for prospective buyers

ARMAN, one of the largest “HARMAN is excited to introduce Kabir’s Cafe and Sunitha Sarathy. Mahadevan, Ranjit Barot and Niladri professional audio companies the next generation of professional According to Govindan, in tandem Kumar, to name a few. “This is not Hin the world was back again at solutions to the Indian market with with the ethos of the Harman brand just a business association for us. the PALM expo with the Harman Live industry-defining innovations that world over, HARMAN India too is These artists are friends of HARMAN, arena. This was the 7th consecutive elevate the experience of recorded committed to nurturing young and they love our products and have year that the company was bringing and live performances.” said Prashant upcoming talent through tie-ups and been using them for a long time, this feature (which has essentially Govindan, Senior Director – Professional initiatives such as the live arena which whether in the recording studio or on become an IP for the company) to Solutions, HARMAN India and Sri serves as an excellent platform for stage,” he says. the expo. Lanka, “At HARMAN, our success is them to perform to a packed house, This year too, Harman tied-up The Live Arena has evolved defined by how well we serve both using the latest and most advanced with Mubai-based rental company, into a holistic space for top notch the artists who make the music and audio equipment from the Harman Sound.com to provide the complete entertainment, with some of the best their fans who want to enjoy their bouquet. technical setup and support. The Indian musicians and composers, favorite songs, no matter where they Govindan informs that the Harman adjacent table features the lineup of both renowned as well as upcoming, are or how they are listening. We tie-ups also include top of the artists who performed at the arena on across varied genres performing at this are extremely proud to add Hamsika line artists like Sivamani, Siddharth the three days of the expo. venue. The arena, which showcases Iyer, Shibani Kashyap and Shweta products from Harman’s bouquet of Pandit as HARMAN brand ambassadors brands, is designed to serve as an who will help us further perfect our HARMAN LIVE ARENA 2016 audio-visual feast for the senses. This technologies and inspire music lovers DATE TIME ARTIST “most attended” feature at PALM has everywhere to choose the best in 12:30 - 13:15 Rasayatra (Hamsika Iyer & Kaushal S Inamdar) also attracted the top distributors, sound - HARMAN.” he added. dealers and rental companies in India. Besides brand ambassador Hamiska 13:45 - 14:30 Tejas Menon This year Harman also introduced Iyer, the other renowned music artists 26th May 15:00 - 15:45 Ananthaal - Clinton Cerejo popular Bollywood playback singers and composers who came together 16:15 - 17:00 Blackstratblues Hamsika Iyer, Shibani Kashyap and for an electrifying musical performance 18:00 - 18:45 Dhruv Voyage Shweta Pandit as its new brand at the arena included Sivamani, Ranjit ambassadors. Barot, Mihir Joshi, Clinton Cerejo, 12:30 - 13:15 Merkaba 14:00 - 14:45 Rakesh Chaurasia and Friends (RAF) 27th May 15:15 - 16:00 Niladri Kumar 16:30 - 17:15 Sunita Sarathy 18:00 - 18:45 Ranjit Barot

11:30 - 12:15 Sivamani and Louiz Banks Duo 12:45 - 13:30 Sapta 28th May 14:00 - 14:45 Kabir Café 15:15 - 16:00 Mihir Joshi 17:00 - 17:45 “Gypsy Sound Revolution Gypsy Kings 3.0”

JulyJuly -- AugustAugust 20162016 0047 www.prosound-systems.comwww.palmexpo.in Show Review Hi-Tech Audio and Pope Professionals showcase their product range at PALM Demo Qube 2016

ince the year 2014, the Demo requirement of the sound demos in products and latest features with ease the companies an opportunity to Qubes at PALM are providing an enclosed area and in controlled in a very private cube structure. showcase sound systems without Sample opportunities to visitors environment. The extended exhibit The large investment on the any restrictions, as opposed to seeking demonstrations of high space, designed by RBM events, was Demo Qube, from both, organisers Hall 1 which was earmarked as a end speakers available in the Indian offered to the exhibitors to invite and exhibitors is in tandem with no-sound hall this year. This is the market. key customers to study the new the launch of new top line product third consecutive year that Hi-Tech The Demo Qube has been sound systems. The area also serves ranges. Audio had booked the Demo Qube. conceptualized and designed as as a meeting area for business This year the acoustically treated Hi-Tech Audio Systems demonstrated a 100 sqm acoustically treated discussions and hospitality. Demo Qubes at the BEC VIP the latest products from their majors. enclosure (completely built up With restriction in the Exhibit Hall Parking Area, near Hall 4, served Pope Professionals on the other hand with facilities like power supply, on the sound level, Demo Qube as a live demo area for Hi-Tech utilized the venue to display 40 Line water proofing, general lighting, has been an ideal concept for audio Audio Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Pope Array Speakers and 16 sub-woofers – fire safety and more) to meet the companies to demonstrate their Professionals. The Demo Qubes gave all under one roof.

(Continued from page 39) Davinder Wadhwa presented a visual of MUSIC Group, in recognition of which gave registered members an delight, which was an amalgamation his visionary leadership in creating opportunity to vote. Winners across the GLD, QU and dLive digital of multi technology and outstanding and strengthening the International 21 categories were felicitated at ranges in depth, including the new creativity. The 3D Immersive MUSIC GROUP. The Indian Pro the IRAA Awards which were held available features and various I/O Projection & Mapping showcase in Audio Industry Development leader on 28th May 2016, in Hall 4. IRAA’s options available, and hands on Hall 1 involved 3D mapping on a 3D award was bestowed on Vardhaman highest honour - The IRAA Lifetime experience with all the mixers. object in full 3D Stereoscopic. MegaTech. Achievement Award, was bestowed “Sun Infonet and Allen & Heath A special honorary award was on renowned and veteran Sound are committed to providing the HONOURING AND also bestowed on Mr. Rajan Gupta, Engineer, Satish Gupta. Read Full latest technology, prompt customer SPOTLIGHTING Managing Director of Hi-Tech Audio Coverage on pg 53. service and up-to-date knowledge. Systems Pvt. Ltd. for his 25 years “PALM 2017 will witness further These kind of workshops are very EXCELLENCE AND contribution to the AV Industry. Read ingenuity in defning industry useful, so every sound afcionado ACHIEVEMENTS Full Coverage on pg 52. segments and opportunity for should attend!” concluded Sun As in the past, this year’s In its 10th consecutive year, the growth. The joie de vivre of PALM Infonet director, Neeraj Chandra. PALM expo was also the venue IRAA awards continued to applaud motivates the global industry each The rapidly progressing for the renowned PALM Sound & the best in the Indian music year to be part of the magic aisles professional AV segment has Light awards and IRAA awards. recording industry. Spearheaded by in the entertainment city of India,” become an undeniable force and The Global Audio Industry Leader Achille Forler, Awards Director and said Mr. Anil Chopra. 3D mapping has evolved into a of the Year award at the PALM Anil Chopra, Founder & Chairman of The next edition of PALM expo, driving force for sales. Modern Sound & Light awards went to the IRAA awards, for the frst time in Mumbai will be held from 01-03 Stage Services Pvt. Ltd. headed by Mr. Uli Behringer, CEO & Founder 10 years, instituted a voting process June, 2017.

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Facilitates enhanced business opportunities between manufacturers and rental companies

major draw for rental their line arrays, which included - companies and event Audiocenter, Audiofocus, Beta 3, Amanagement companies was Ewing, KV Audio, Llyod Lee, Montarbo, the Open Air Line Array demos. As Next Proaudio, Power X, Sound planned in a manner that gave the name suggests, the Open Air Capital, TW Audio and Z Sound. each brand an opportunity to Line Array Demo is dedicated to the The feature was hosted in the showcase their line arrays 8 display and demonstration of line open ground at the venue & the times each day, across an equally arrays, facilitating enhanced business feature was open to all the attendees divided time slot. Each brand was opportunities between sound solution from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The given four minutes to demo their manufacturers and sound rental Open Air Line Array Demo was well array, in a sequence. companies. received and established itself as a Down the years the organisers A separate shaded area made the The demo has been a major crucial business connection feature. have upped their game and tried to Line Array a comfortable experience attraction since its conceptualization The schedule for the open-air make the Line Array a comfortable for visitors at the PALM expo, and this year demos was spot on, with exceptional experience for visitors. Similar to the too thousands of visitors thronged planning by the organizers. The previous years, a separate shaded the main expo floor and line array the venue for the demo. 12 Indian demos ran continuously throughout area along with water and golf cart demos counters was made available and international brands exhibited the day and the schedule was services to ease movement between to visitors.

PALM DJ Championship establishes itself as the centre of gravity for Indian DJs

hifting focus from workshops and discussions, the 6th Annual SPALM DJ Championship was the battleground for aspiring DJs. With its continuous efforts, The PALM expo has been instrumental in promoting DJ talent via the DJ Championship. The event, which is one of the nation’s most coveted DJ battle was spearheaded and hosted by DJ Championship Director - DJ REJI (Reji Ravindran). Reji has been donned various hats in Mumbai’s electronic & alternative music scene. He has been DJing since 1998, smashing dance floors of all sizes, along with educating minds on both sides of the - UDG Creator DIGI Hardcase Small DJ console through his various music Black and a FREE EMP & Mastering industry related contributions. Course sponsored by Party Map. The championship brought The first runner up won a together some of India’s top DJs The winner DJ Amit Viras receiving the TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, while the and musicians. Almost hundred second runner up received a TRAKTOR aspiring DJs registered for the DJ and second runner up Atharva partner for the event. KONTROL S2, along with the UDG championship. Sawant. The Championship Prizes were The winner won the TRAKTOR MIDI Controller Backpack and UDG Winning the Championship Prize sponsored by Native Instruments, KONTROL S5 sponsored by Native, Creator DIGI Hardcase and heavy this year was DJ Amit Viras, followed UDG and Party Map DJ Academy. along with the UDG U9103BL MIDI discounts on the EMP & Mastering by first runner up Ashitosh Tawade Vardhaman Megatech was the sound Controller Backpack, a UDG U8418BL Courses at Party Map.

July - August 2016 49 www.palmexpo.in Show Review PALM Sound & Light 2016 Announces Global Leadership, Professional Excellence & Innovation Awards Mr. Uli Behringer, MUSIC Group Founder & CEO Honoured with “The Global Audio Industry Leader of The Year” award

GROUP. Spearheaded by Mr. Behringer, pro audio industry is blessed with the have pioneered industry leading best for SOUND RENTAL, for maintaining Music Group today has top of the line passion and vision of Uli Behringer, who practices, products and solutions. high standards of quality and service brands under its umbrella such as investing a lifetime’s fortune has directly The award for AUDIO SYSTEMS delivery in the field of professional audio MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, contributed to the brand image of the ENGINEER for delivering outstanding rentals for live events in the year 2015- LAKE, TURBOSOUND, TANNOY, TC pro audio industry. An industry which performance in the field of professional 2016, was conferred on Sound & Light ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER boasts of a champion with missionary design calibration alignment for live Professionals, Mumbai. The award was and BUGERA. zeal redeems all those who are part of events in 2015-2016 went to Mr. Avinash received by Mr. Manish Mavani, Director Behringer was the first company this industry. Uli Behringer’s ambitious Chalke, Systems Engineer, Electrocraft. of Sound & Light Professionals. in the history of pro-audio to shift initiatives redeem the PALM Expo, Awarded to for consistently delivering Awarded for unfailingly providing production to China 25 years ago. our pro audio industry magazine and outstanding Monitor (MON) mixes high quality VIDEO RENTAL solutions Today, under Mr. Behringer’s direction, equally all the media and pro industry while working with various artists for live for live events 2015-2016, the award Music Group has created its own gatherings globally. In recognition of events in 2015-2016, Mr. Cijith Olikal of for Video Rental went to Vinayak Video wholly owned manufacturing plant this spirit of leadership, I’m humbled Sound & Light Professionals received the Vision Pvt. Ltd. and was received by Mr. in China - “The Behringer City” which in the acceptance of the PALM Sound award for AUDIO MONITOR ENGINEER. Jaideep Patel, Director of the company. Winners of the PALM Sound & Light Awards 2016 even includes facilities like dormitories, & Light awards by Mr. Uli Behringer. It The award for LIGHTING DESIGNER, The award for the LIGHTING RENTAL basketball courts and medical facilities exemplifies a leader’s humility and the for consistently delivering world class Company went to Q Lighting from for employees. The company is now spirit of service to the pro audio industry. alluring lighting designs for live events in Kolkata, for offering superlative service planning the next growth phase, The award was received by Mr. Karan 2015-2016 was conferred on Mr. Alankar delivery in the field of professional with another new MUSIC City. This Kathuria – Director, Touchpoint MUSIC, Shankar of SSL Media. lighting rentals for live events in 2015- manufacturing plant will be about four on behalf of Mr. Uli Behringer. This year the award for SET DESIGN 2016. The award was received by Mr. times the size of the current facility The award for INDIAN PRO AUDIO went to international dance festival Dinesh Poddar, Proprietor of Q Lighting. and will have the most sophisticated INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT LEADER – Sensation, for conceptualizing, SOUND.COM won the award for he 6th consecutive PALM Sound & Light were presented in 3 categories. Those & Conferences Ltd. and Mr. Udo and automated factory churning out went to Vardhaman MegaTech Pvt. Ltd. designing and arranging one of the most TOURING OPERATIONS SYSTEMS for Light Awards were rolled out on the who were honoured included: Schuertzmann, Managing Director of ITEI. breakthrough technologies and products for building global IPR and Technology outstanding sets for live events in 2015- efficient logistics and operation systems Tsidelines of the PALM Expo 2016 at 1. Sound & light engineers and designers The most esteemed honour of the for the global pro-audio industry. for the Indian Pro Audio Industry with 2016, at Gachibowli, Kolkata. The award for touring. Mr. Warren Dsouza, Director the Jade Ballroom of the Sahara Star Hotel in 2. Event Organizers evening for the GLOBAL AUDIO INDUSTRY Mr. Anil Chopra, Founder of the strategic international expansion. The was accepted by Mr. Vinay Hegde, Co- of Sound.com received this award. Mumbai on 27th May 2016. 3. Pro Sound and Light companies LEADER of the year was bestowed on Mr. PALM Expo and the PALM Sound & Light award was received by the Directors - Mr. founder of Voila Events - the company Awarded for conceptualizing and The PALM Sound & Light awards, over The awards for the evening were Uli Behringer - CEO and Founder of MUSIC awards says – “Does Uli Behringer carry Bhimraj Mandot and Mr. Dinesh Mandot. that brought Sensation, to India. delivering outstanding video design the past years have generated much presented by Mr. Sumit Gandhi, Chairman Group, for his visionary leadership in creating the Behringer Brand or Does Behringer The Awards also recognized One of the most popular awards of solutions at the Opening Ceremony of expectation from the body of live event & CEO of Asian Business Exhibitions and strengthening the International MUSIC carry the Uli Behringer Brand? The global individuals and organisations that the PALM Sound & Light – the award the India-Africa Forum Summit Plenary organizers, rental companies and industry professionals like sound engineers, set designers, stage production companies and light designers. True to its primary objective, the PALM Sound & Light Awards honoured and showcased Professional Excellence in - Stage Sound Light. Spread over 20 technical and creative categories, the awards recognized individuals and organizations for their unparalleled contribution to the live event entertainment industry by rendering outstanding services in the field of staging, lighting & live sound. The heart of the awards program is the independent neutral platform of the PALM EXPO and the philosophy of the organizers to take the Indian market to the next level, meeting global standards of excellence and professionalism. Over the years the PALM Sound & Light awards have continued to up the paradigm of excellence in sound and light production in India. Bhimraj Mandot and Dinesh Mandot accept the “Indian Pro Audio Manish Mavani, Director of Sound & Light Professionals (l) accepting Industry Development Leader” award which went to their company The PALM Sound & Light Awards for Karan Kathuria – Director, Touchpoint MUSIC, accepts “The Global Audio Industry Leader of the award for “Sound Rental” company of the year. Vardhaman MegaTech Pvt. Ltd. Professional Excellence in Stage Sound The Year” award on behalf of the winner - Mr. Uli Behringer

July - August 2016 50 www.palmexpo.in July - August 2016 51 www.palmexpo.in “Portable PA Technology” of the year went to Bose Corporation. This Rudresh Shetty and Prashant Govindan accepting the award for award was received by Arun Kumar and Vibhor Khanna of Bose “Research and Development in Audio Signal Processing Technologies”, Corporation India. conferred on Harman Professional India

Session, the award for excellence in but need to be portable. The 2,500- VIDEO DESIGN SOLUTIONS went to Watt iQ15 is ideally suited for a wide Modern Stage Services Pvt. Ltd., headed range of portable and fixed installation, by Mr. Davinder Wadhwa. music and speech sound reinforcement The award for STAGE PRODUCTION applications for persistently producing some of The award for RESEARCH AND the finest quality staging solutions for DEVELOPMENT IN AUDIO SIGNAL live events in the year 2015-2016 was PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES was presented to Mumbai based Seventy conferred on Harman Professional India Event Media Group. The award was for making significant investments in received by Sachin Dadarkar, Art Director Research and Development in audio of 70EMG and Mangesh Uchil, Design signal processing technologies from Conceptualiser. their India Development Center. Mr. The coveted award for EVENT Prashant Govindan - Sr. Director for the Professional Division at HARMAN India and Mr. Rudresh Shetty - Senior Director I would like to thank PALM of Technology at HARMAN International for recognising our strive accepted the award. of the for excellence in the field of PORTABLE PA TECHNOLOGY year went to Bose Corporation for the Live Sound at the prestigious most Innovative Portable PA Product Sound & Light Awards with Flexible Array Technology. This Rajan Gupta and the Hitech-Audio Systems team receive the award for “Pro Audio Distribution 2015” Warren Dsouza award was received by Vibhor Khanna - SOUND.COM Pvt. Ltd. National Sales Manager and Arun Kumar - Divisional Manager, Bose Corporation India. The award for LINE ARRAY MANAGEMENT COMPANY of the TECHNOLOGY went to d&b audiotechnik year was bestowed on Fountainhead for the d&b ArrayCalc V8.0. The award Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. for unflinchingly was received by Mr. Leslie Lean, Founder maintaining high standards in delivering of Ansata Computer Systems Pvt. Ltd., multiple World class mega productions official distributors of d&b audiotechnik in the year 2015-2016. Mr. Brian Tellis, in India. Chairman, Fountainhead Events and The award for PRO AUDIO Promotions and Mr. Neale Murray, DISTRIBUTION 2015 was presented Managing Director Fountainhead to Delhi based Hitech-Audio Systems Entertainment received this award. for establishing excellent countrywide The honour for TECHNOLOGY dealership and distribution of pro audio INNOVATION went to MUSIC Group for products. This award was received by bringing in innovations in their product the Managing Director Mr. Rajan Gupta line in the year 2015-2016 with the and his team. A special honorary award Turbosound iQ15. The new iQ Series was also bestowed on Mr. Rajan Gupta networked loudspeaker line, combine for his 25 YEARS CONTRIBUTION TO THE the company’s loudspeaker design AV INDUSTRY. Mr. Gupta is one of the expertise with digital signal processing Pioneers of the Indian Pro A/V Industry and networking from Klark Teknik. The and has provided a well-established PAN Event Management Company of the year awarded to Fountainhead iQ15 speakers are perfect for situations India platform for international brands to Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.; Neale Murray and Brian Tellis receiving the award where you need serious power (2,500W!) enter the Indian market.

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Winners of IRAA 2016 pose for a group photo The 10th IRAA awards honoured the best in the Recording & Mixing industry Winners awarded across 18 categories

inners across 18 technical music award categories were released between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015 were honoured at the 10th Indian Recording Arts Awards (IRAA) eligible for nomination. Wheld at the Bombay Exhibition Centre on Saturday 28th The entries were screened by the IRAA Awards Jury Members May, 2016. who are all involved creatively and/or technically in the recording The event that recognizes excellence in music production, industry, and the final nominees were determined by the IRAA recording & mixing over the preceding year, was a huge success committee. with more than 200 music recording industry professionals attending For the first time in 10 years, a voting process was initiated this year’s IRAA Awards, to applaud their peers from the fraternity. which garnered great response from the industry. The process This year the Indian IRAA awards received tremendous response, was open to all recording artists and music industry professionals with hundreds of entries pouring in. Soundtracks and albums and gave registered members an opportunity to vote on the

More than 200 music recording industry professionals celebrated the 10th consecuctive Baylon Fonseca won the IRAA award for Film Sound Design of the IRAA Awards, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre on 28th May, 2016 Year for the film Dil Dhadkne Do

July - August 2016 00 www.prosound-systems.com The winners for 2016 included:

1. Music Producer of the Year – Film 6. Recording/ Mixing Engineer of the Year Recording Studio: Orbis Studio, Khar Music Producer: Clinton Cerejo (Classical) Sound Engineer: Ninad Lad Ravi Iyer and Shekar Kusuma - Raga Punch by Recording Studio: Splice Studios and The 13. Music Video of the Year (Non Film) Groove Room Ravi Iyer - Cover of a Magazine Sound Engineer: Devang Rachh 7. Recording/ Mixing Engineer of the Year Director: Afroz Khan Film: Jugni (Pop) Producer: Jibran Khan Devashish Ray - #Dreamers #Believers #Lovers 2. Music Producer of the Year - Non-Film Sound Engineer: BOB Music Producer: Dhruv Ghanekar 8. Recording/ Mixing Engineer of the Year Recording Studio: Universal Music Group Recording Studio: Wah Wah Music (Electronic) Studio Sound Engineer: Joseph George/Ishan Naik Mayur Narvekar - Common Tongue - Dhruv feat. ILA ARUN Album: Dhruv Voyage 9. Recording/ Mixing Engineer of the Year Sound Engineer: Ishan Naik Recording Studio: Recorded at Yashraj 3. Background Score of the Year (Instrumental) Studios, Mixed at Wah wah Music Bahubali The Beginning Shantanu Hudlikar and Ishan Naik - The Trio Session Composer: MM Keeravani 14. Studio of the Year Film Track Mixing Engineer: Mixing Engineer 10. Debut Recording / Mixing Engineer of the ENZY Studios Year Justin Jose and Recording Engineer P.M. 15. Project Studio of the Year Urmila Sutar – Tanu Weds Manu Returns Sateesh Theatre 74 11. Live Sound Mixing Engineer of the Year 4. Film Sound Design of the Year 16. Audio Education Award Baylon Fonseca - Dil Dhadkne Do Shane Macwan Seamedu School of Pro Expressionism

5. Recording/ Mixing Engineer of the Year 12. Advertisement Music of the Year 17. Record Label of The Year (Film) Hyundai Santa Fe Commercial 2015 OK Listen Julian Mascarenhas - Gerua from Dilwale Music Producer: Naozad Patel, Tanuj Tiku 18. Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Satish Gupta

Veteran sound engineer Satish Gupta was honoured with the lifetime Anil Chopra, Achille Forler and Rakjumar Barjatya with Music Producer of achievement award. (From l-r) Anil Chopra, Achille Forler, Satish Gupta, the Year (Non-Film), Dhruv Ghanekar and sound engineers Ishan Naik and Rajkumar Barjatya and Ramesh Chetwani Joseph George

IRAA website. where he worked for 17 years as a recording for Kache Dhaage, Kaho Na The highest honour - the IRAA sound recordist under chief recording Pyaar Hain, Koi Mil Gaya and Murder. Lifetime Achievement Award was engineer B.N. Sharma. In his career Gupta received the award from presented to veteran sound engineer spanning 40 years, Gupta has Film Producer Rajkumar Barjatya of Satish Gupta. The IRAA committee recorded for the best voices in the Rajshri Productions. awards the Lifetime Achievement film industry like Mohammed Rafi, “IRAA has a great future; there are Award to an individual who has had Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha lots of initiatives that will strengthen a successful career in the Music and Bhosle, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, in the coming years, for instance the Sound industry, and has made a Naushad, Shakar-Jaikishan, O.P. Nayyar, academy aspect with registration of significant contribution to the Indian Anuradha Paudwal, Jagjit Singh, Alka any recording artist whether he is a music recording industry and the Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthyetc. He musician or a singer, composer or a academy honoured Gupta for having has worked on super hit films like lyricist. As long as he is a recording distinguished himself in both of these Main Hoon Na, Murder, Akele Hum artist and he has recorded any album, categories. Akele Tum, Andaz Apna Apna, Border, whether on the smallest record label After completing his diploma Kareeb, 1942 - A Love Story and Ishq, or the biggest record label, he will in sound engineering from Film to name a few, and has to his credit have full right to register himself as and Television Institute of India has chartbusters like Bheege Honth the voting member of the academy (FTII), Pune, Gupta’s career began Tere, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai and Sandese on the website and this is a long at the R.K. films studios as an asst. Aate Hain from the film Border for term journey and we hope to have maintenance engineer and he later which he won the Zee Cine Award Julian Mascarenhas won the award a huge membership, going forward,” for Sound Engineer of the year, for went on to work for many more for best song recording. He has also says Mr. Anil Chopra, Founder & Gerua from Dilwale studios like Bombay Film laboratories won the IIFA awards for best song Chairman of IRAA.

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