Show Review PALM RESOUNDS WITH SURGE IN VISITORS FROM STAGE SOUND AND LIGHTING FOR EVENT INDUSTRY

Highest number of exhibitors display largest range of products in pro audio, pro sound install, LED Display and ProAV integrated systems

PALM Expo 2018 Exhibitors

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Top brands like L-Acoustics, RCF, DiGiCo, Klotz, Bose, Christie and K&M were displayed at the Hi-Tech Audio Systems booth

The LBT booth in Lighting Hall 5

ighteen years into ’s leading ing industry in India is poised for further in the share of trade visitors from B and Clearly demarcated ex- stage sound, lighting and audio- expansion in the upcoming year. C tier towns of India, with an increase in hibit halls visual expo and the expo lived Held at the Bombay Exhibition buyers from rest of India accounting for The total exhibition area across the up to its own stature by breaking Centre, Mumbai the expo lived up to its nearly 14%. eight halls increased by 19.23% since Eits own records. The latest edition of the reputation of beating its own record of “PALM was a tremendously success- 2017 and the demand for new products PALM Expo in Mumbai, was once again numbers. ful event with the highest figures for was reflected by the busy exhibit halls, a resounding success. Day one clocked 9,197 visitors hosted exhibitors and visitors” said Manish with Hall 1 being demarcated for the by 2500 exhibitor badges - a total of Gandhi, Director & COO of ABEC Exhibi- sound manufacturers and distributors, Another record-breaking 11,697 attendees. Day two registered tions & Conferences Pvt. Ltd. and Hall 5 for the lighting companies. year for PALM Expo 9,773 unique visitors and a record foot- The visitor profile was37% from the PALM’s highlight features – Five This year’s edition boasted the high- fall of 12,765, while day three clocked Rental (Live Sound & Stage + Lighting & Demo Qubes, PALM Conference & est attendance and participation ever 4,466 unique visitors. Over the three Effects) market, 17% from the Systems Seminar Programme, PALM Soundscape as a staggering 23,436 unique visitors, days of the show unique visitor num- Integration (Audio Visual + Digital Programme, Indoor Compact Line Array from across the country made their way bers demonstrated an increase of 20% Signage + Projection Systems) Segment Demo, IRAA Awards, Harman Live Arena to the venue from 31 May – 2 June, from the last year. This edition of the and the distributor dealer network was and the DJ Championships, together 2018, proving that the Pro AV and light- PALM witnessed a significant increase the third largest segment with 15%.

Visitors by BUSINESS NATURE Visitors By PRODUCT OF INTEREST 451 302 628 1276 RENTAL (LIVE SOUND & STAGE + LIGHTING & EFFECTS) 8649 552 PRO AUDIO EQUIPMENTS 12378 SYSTEM INTEGRATION (AUDIO VISUAL + DIGITAL SIGNAGE + 2851 646 PROJECTION SYSTEMS) 3900 AV INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 9552 1992 2707 MANUFACTURER 849 STAGE SOUND & LIGHT 6656 12378 8649 DISTRIBUTOR & DEALER 3600 DJ EQUIPMENTS 1992 1275 STUDIOS (MUSIC PRODUCTION/TV/RADIO/RECORD LABEL) 1275 6656 LED & VIDEO DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES 2851 EVENT MANAGEMENT/AD AGENCY/ENTERTAINMENT 2707 3600 RADIO & TV POST PRODUCTION 451 HOUSE OF WORSHIP 552 PARTS & ACCESSORIES 646 3900 PERFORMANCE VENUE 628 9552 849 OTHERS 302 OTHERS 1276

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made up the distinct dynamics that MAC encore wash, Soundcraft Vi1000 multi-position PA system; each of which stand apart as industry game-changers epitomizes the event. (Full Coverage on and the new range of JBL 3 series MkII garnered attention and praise from thanks to the revolutionary technologies highlight features on pg) studio monitors for their professional audiences and peers alike. they employ which have been derived “Reputed brands globally define customers. Bose also had a crucial presence at through advanced R&D capabilities PALM as a top destination to test First time exhibitors Synq Audio the PALM Soundscape programme and Bose Corporation’s direct connec- product performance in a highly launched the iLine Series columnar where David Scheirman – Director, tions with the Massachusetts Institute advanced market place adopting latest speakers through their partner Au- Global Concert & Rental Business, Bose of Technology. These products have technology and features. PALM leads diophony and Modern Stage Service Professional – was a key speaker. The provided a fitting solution to some of in establishing new product viability in debuted the new GrandMA3 from exemplary industry veteran emphasized the current challenges in professional guaranteed exposure to probably the principals MA lighting. Sound Team how rental company owners must be sound; and it is heartening to witness largest community of highly experi- exhibited the new, award-winning - good business people to be successful the positivity and appreciation that our enced professionals in pro audio and AV Genelec The Ones. and how focusing on solid long-term products,” he said. anywhere in the world evaluating new Also debuted was Sonodyne’s new value, global support and technical Speaking categorically about the product purchase. We deliver business LCR-2 cinema speakers and Epson’s innovation helps achieve this. Scheir- Indian market, Scheirman continued, not only on the exhibit floors but also new laser projector. man also shared Bose Professional’s “India has a dynamic growing enter- through the PALM highlight features, “One could witness the surge in the long-term commitment to develop- tainment industry with a vibrant live year on year,” said Anil Chopra, Director, pro sound and light industry at the ing the market with resources and entertainment scene that has the whole PALM Expo 2018. show, as well as the range of products innovation to move effectively in any culture centred around the on exhibit, which was dramatically direction it chooses and stressed that movie stars, celebrities etc. Then there Launch Platform for new higher this year,” said Ramesh Chetwani, one of the biggest assets to the brand’s are the resort hotels and tourist zones produts Exhibition Director, PALM Expo 2018. global success is honing the wisdom of like , along with the major interna- The event, much in line with its An impressive showing is what patience, as opposed to expecting an tional-artist concerts and festivals that tradition, was also the platform for the sums up Bose Professional’s outing urgent response from trendy market- India’s promoters are attracting, and launch of a big mass of new products at the PALM Expo 2018, as the brand ing gimmicks. “Innovation has always Rock and Roll music fans who aspire to and system solutions. actively displayed several of its applica- helmed Bose Professional’s business experience nothing less than the best. While Sennheisher India celebrated tion specific flagship products like the approach, and the brand has consis- It has taken a while for the Entertain- the G4 launch in India, QSC demoed the ShowMatch DeltaQ line array system, tently excelled as a leader in providing ment Production Industry to mature new K8.2 active speaker and KS212C the EdgeMax premium in-ceiling loud- ground-breaking technologies across and become sophisticated in India but sub and HARMAN introduced a range speakers, the Panaray MSA12Xmodular various application segments. Products what I see today is on par with the best of new products like the first portable, steerable array, the F1 flexible array like the ShowMatch DeltaQ line array practices anywhere else in the world battery-powered, linear-array PA system loudspeaker system, the ControlSpace system, the F1 loudspeaker system, the and it’s not about equipment, it’s about in its class, the EON ONE PRO, Martin EX conferencing system and the S1 Pro S1 Pro multi-position PA system, now people- the skills, the passion for live

The Audiotechnica booth attracted a lot of visitors Beta Three Audio India displayed new line array systems at their booth

M-Sonic on the The YAMAHA live stage which hosted a mix of solo and band Epson displayed its new laser projector amongst other products performances by artistes like Nise Merun, Salim Merchant, Lydian Nadhaswara etc.

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sound and production technology that training approach which will be facili- Some other new launches highlight of the launch was Ventis 115A I see in my colleagues in India is remark- tated by both Hi-Tech Audio Systems Processed Active Monitor featuring able. I’ve known some of the rental and ETC.” at PALM Expo 2018 in- 2-way bi-amplified bass-reflex design, sound company operators in India for Offering a primer to what visitors to cluded: 15’ coaxial custom woofer, 1” exit almost 20 years and to see how they’ve PALM can expect in 2019, Peter Owen, Aerons, a leading exporter and throat, 700W + 200W RMS built-in class grown, expanded their capabilities, how Regional Sales Manager for L-Acoustics trader of professional audio equipment’s D power amplifier, 90-degree conical they can now offer world class services said, “Next year L-Acoustics is planning launched a range of HD series two-way dispersion and many more. to their clients is really gratifying to me.” to showcase another of its masterpiece speakers, the new SUB series subwoofer Everglow LED unveiled Ultra HD 1.875 “It is quite the shot in the arm to creation in PALM Expo. We will surely for installation and LA 112, 2-way single LED Display a super contrast LED screen witness an impressive growth in redefine sound with this product in 12” compact line array for both indoor with high refresh rates, high grey scale, the number of Bose Pro users here, coming years.” and outdoor applications. and full HD processing XP1.875. especially in the live sound domain The visitors also experienced the 5.1 Ansata Computer Systems Pvt. Ltd., Enping Shangyu Professional where Bose ShowMatch systems are Home Theater system from Bose Profes- introduced the d&b SL-Series large for- presented its new pair of microphones being embraced by top sound rental sional in Hi-Tech’s booth. It was mainly mat line array system specially designed systems, GT-210 and GT-220 Micro- companies as well as live-performance to attract those visitors who are connois- for significantly sized arenas, stadiums phone system; venues. Our customers here are the seurs of luxury lifestyle. and festivals and the d&b Soundscape Enping Aomei unveiled a new bigger early-adopters – rental, staging and A section was dedicated to Klotz Ahuja Radios unveiled two work- model mixer series with Bluetooth and concert sound professionals who really Cables. “As this was my first experience horses namely LXA-6000 & LXA-4500, computer interface. understand the system design paradigm at PALM Expo, I would have to say that SWX-2100 Subwoofer, and ALX-11000 Fester India debuted Truss Master, and are confident about fruitful returns I am quite happy to have attended the Line Array Speaker System. Another the first electric truss hoist to be manu- on their investment. In total, I believe show. The show enabled me to speak product in the line-up was the ALX- factured in India. India holds a unique blend of robust- directly with potential and current 11000 high-performance dual 12’ line First timers at PALM Expo Flycot ness and an ever-evolving thirst for new end-users of Klotz. The coming years array speaker system. Cables focused on showing off an entire technologies, which is what, makes this for Klotz in the India market looks to be new range of cables for commercial to Antelope Audio exhibited at PALM a great place for the professional audio quite promising, if we work out better all professional applications. The list of with its own independent booth this business,” he added. on market strategies to promote Klotz products the company unveiled at the year and launched Discrete 4 & 8 featur- For , New among artists, musicians and engineers. show floor includes Hi-Tech Audio Systems ing console-grade, 6-transistor discrete, Alarm Cables, CCTV Delhi, PALM 2018 was a productive and We have been on a steady rise together flawless conversion, and clocking. Also Cable, Coaxial Cables, Data Cable, Flex- effective opportunity for brand promo- with Hi-Tech Audio in a good way, ible Cable, Hook-up Cable, LAN Cables, on display was the Edge Strip modeling tion. “We have been part of Palm Expo and I hope to continue such for our microphone stand designed by Ante- Microphone Cable, Multi-Core Round from the time of its inception. It’s the future dealings”, explains Norman Lim, lope founder and CEO Lgor Levil. An- Shielded Cable, PCM Cables, Speaker biggest platform in the country to meet Wires and Snake Wire. new prospective clients, connect with Ginni Spectra Pvt. Ltd. introduced the end users and promote new product NOWOPAN; ready to finish panel set, lines,” said Managing Director of Hi- I was stunned looking at the hall and display of available in multi-options and custom- Tech Audio Systems, Mr. Rajan Gupta. products here. I have been to NAMM and NAB and ized frame combinations, design, and He adds, “This year we have exhibited sizes. this is very close. new brands like ETC lighting fixtures GKS Associate debuted 10 R Moving and Clear-Com for the first time at our A.R. Rahman Head Beam Light featuring interna- booth. The response was incredible tional standard control signal and the among the visitors.” LF-23 Two FOG MCHINE JET with two Top brands like L-Acoustics, RCF, Regional Sales Manager APAC, Klotz other new launch was of Edge & Verge very bright color fog jet effect. DiGiCo, Klotz, Bose, Christie and K&M Cables. modeling microphones designed to G.M. Audio showcased a new range were displayed at the Hi-Tech Audio Sys- Yamaha Music (India) Private Limited model a variety of vintage microphones, of products from the DAS Audio stable. tems booth. “I must say the rush in our occupied the whole of Hall 2B and 2C, preamps, EQ’s and compressors. The product bouquet comprised of DAS booth was exhilarating. The dedicated next to the registration hall. The exhibit Alphatronix Sound & Music, launched ALTEA SERIES portable speakers, DAS DX brand zones across the booths attracted range from YAMAHA comprised of the a new Point Source Sound System SERIES AMPLIFIERS, DAS EVENT SERIES its own respective target audience”, Rivage PM 7 mixer, CXS, CZR, DXS, DZR designed to supersede the quality of ex- featuring the Event-212A line array and says Nirdosh Aggarwal, Director Sales series powered and passive speakers isting line boxes allowing users to cover the Event-212A subwoofer. of Hi-Tech Audio Systems. The DiGiCo and WXC Series controls aimed at Pro a large area with fewer boxes as com- Guangzhou Shinestage Technology demo area which had India’s top live Audio and Pro AV. Andy Cooper, Manag- pared to the regular line array boxes. Co. Ltd., launched a one of its kind heavy mixing engineer Fali Damania conduct a er - Pro Audio Application Engineering, Importer and distributor of YME duty, folding truss and barriers which three-day interactive sessions on DiGiCo Yamaha UK was present at the YAMAHA speakers in India - AV Logic brought a can be used as general barriers, cable consoles was visited by many rental hall to explain and present the features brand-new Versa Series, Yoga X Active, I barriers, and gate barriers. owners and mixing engineers. of the Rivage. A series for installation and touring and Global Pro Audio Management, Says Fali Damania, “DiGiCo is the Like the previous editions, the far end HTA and HSA series amplifier. distributors of leading European brands world standard when it comes to mixing of the YAMAHA Hall was reserved for Circle Pro Audio showcased its new bought a brand-new range of prod- audio for concerts, broadcast, theater the YAMAHA live stage which hosted CPA CB-4 In-Ear Combiner which oper- ucts from Outline. The line-up of new and sporting events and I hope that a mix of solo and band performances ates up to four wireless monitoring products included Superfly Line-source in the years to come it becomes the by artistes including Nise Merun on the transmitters using one shared antenna loudspeaker system; NEWTON; GTO standard in India as well.” YAMAHA digital piano and Salim Mer- and features an impedance of 50 Ohm; Line-source Loudspeaker System; GTO For the first time, ETC exhibited chant on the YAMAHA Montage. Other RF frequency range of 500 to 870 MHz; C-12 Compact Line-source Loudspeaker cutting-edge lighting fixtures and con- artistes included child sensation Lydian operating voltage. System; Mantas; Outline DBS 18-2; soles at Hi-Tech Audio’s booth in Palm Nadhaswaram, Vishal Mehta, Sumit DAGE Stage Lighting unveiled its VEGAS 8 CX, 12 CX; VEGAS 24; VEGAS Expo 2018. Sam Smallman, Technical Sen Chronicles, Chirag & Friends, Gino new HM-3826 Giant 380W three in one 6.5; VEGAS full-range and M Series Engineer, ETC says, “Training customers Banks with Rhythm Shaw and Louis (beam/wash/spot) in hall 5. Amplifiers. how to use ETC product general delivers Banks, Ranjit Barot with Gulraj Singh Delhi Light & Music Centre unveiled Guangzhou Harman AV Technology great long term results. India should and Rhythm Shaw. its new professional sound reinforce- Co. Ltd. of the Harman International benefit from a sustained, structured ment and lighting solutions. The Holdings Limited group and exclusive

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The event, much in line with its tradition, was the platform for the launch of a big mass of new products and system solutions. Booths from top left to bottom: Madrix at the Integrated Entertainment Solutions booth, Modern Stage Service Pvt. Ltd., Narain Audio, Premier Pro Group, Star Megatech, TOA, Modi Digital and Yestech LED

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distributor of Australian brand Realtro- New products at the Pink Noise of the high-end products bouquet PALM 2018 not only presented new nix presented multiple new equipment Professionals booth included Icon Pro included the Mackie MDB-1P/ MDB-2P products, received orders and estab- which included: Home Theatre System; Audio Platform M+, Yamaha CS700, passive direct boxes for stage shows, lished new market dynamics but was Mix-1V Rack-Mounted Mixer; DEQ-231 Work Pro Audio WFS 10CX, Work Pro active direct box - Mackie MDB-1A, also the ground for appointment of new digital Equalizer; HM12-USB/ Harman Audio SL210A and Yamaha YVC1000. Mackie MTEST1, Dynatech HDA-15- distributors and dealers for new cities HM16-USB Digital Mixer; AM-0808 Auto- Premier Pro Group exhibited a range 1600W powered loudspeaker, Dynatech and towns matic mixing Matrix; DSP 4X8 Profes- of new products like Antari’s HZ series DEL-115A portable and installed PA Continuing the momentum of sional Digital Sound Processor; MH5200 - HZ 1000, new and advanced sound loudspeaker and Dynatech’s 3-chan- spreading distribution, PALM was High-power Amplifier; NXP Preamplifier; speakers range from B&C, Sennheiser nel professional DJ mixer with multiple the chosen platform for the entry of WX-166 Wireless Microphone; WX-299 Evolution wireless G4-500, IEM Series inputs - DDJ-3BT. Admanson with new partners Sono- Wireless Microphone; WX-277 Digital and KUBA Series. Sun Infonet displayed Meyer Sound’s tone and Vardhaman. Adamson will Wireless Microphone and WX-288 Intel- New products at the Pro Sound Inc. Ashby Series self-powered ceiling be the first line distributed under ligent Wireless Microphone. booth included Beta 4 Dual Channel loudspeakers, Meyer Sound LINA Series, the AVCL brand – a new premium Hangzhou Baishun Import & Export Power Amplifier QS-2000, QS-3000, Audio Focus ARES 12 three-way line sub-entity of distribution firm of So- Co. LTD, belonging to the SHUNSHI DJX-2.2, DJX- 3.2, DJX- 4.2 and AB-4000, array system, Audio Focus MTSub218M- notone, aimed at the upper echelon group launched DMX Lighting Console. high-frequency Compression driver KII sub-woofer, Shure Axient Digital of professional audio companies and First-timers at Palm Expo 2018 Hari In- Beta 4 HF-D450. They also launched four wireless system, Allen & Heath SQ-6 – a users in India. dustries exhibited the Granotone range models of Beta 4 microphones namely next-generation digital mixer, Allen & Under the agreement, Sonotone of speaker paints. IB-590, IB-690, IB-690, and GM-50 and Heath DX168 rigged portable expander itself will oversee the Integration First-time exhibitor IA Stands Pvt.Ltd. two Beta 4 XEM 80U, XEM 120U P.A au- and Quest Audio QX-280. Segment while Vardhaman has been showcased a multi-functional Tripod dio mixing console and Beta CUBE 150 SYNQ Audio announced it brand appointed as the Authorized Partner stand which comes with a distinct active portable speaker system. new sound solutions at Palm Expo for the Touring Market. The associa- feature of interchangeability which al- Rivera International launched Reloop 2018. The company launched Dante tion with AVCL started with a bang at lows attending any mount and the X-16 touch world’s first DJ controller with an Based DBT Series for touring-based the PALM expo when Mumbai based keyboard stand with an unprecedented integrated 7’-touchscreen for real-time application and DBI series fixed instal- rental company Rich Audio headed 16 position locking mechanism. control of XY effects, library, and set- lation. They also launched a retro style by Zura Braganza, became the first Voice over agency, Indian Voice- tings; visuals feedback of tracks & videos projector Briteq BT-Rotor and the SDA rental company in India to take ad- Overs launched an all-new IVO.STUDIO. vantage of the manufacturer’s arrival The IVO.STUDIO is designed to be a in the local market, with the purchase game-changer for the recording indus- It has been many years now that we have been of an Adamson S10 system. try in particular. MX-MDR Technologies Ltd. unveiled participating at PALM and we really appreciate the Bearing the IPR Flag four new products at the show. The organizers who are protecting the original products. Over the years, PALM has evolved arrangement of products included MX They really helped a lot to keep the exhibition clean as an enlightened international expo, SIGNATURE 12 USB - compact reliable fully educated on the implications of dual channel UHF wireless microphone - from counterfeiters and that is what we think is IPR, and yet again the show reinforced UHF-400, MX CA-20 a professional series a must for the growth of the market and for the this message as much in all its media power amplifiers which deliver from 500 growth of the exhibition. and communication to industry glob- watts to 6800 watts of power in two to ally. The Management on their part three rack spaces and DJ 1000 white FRANCO ZAGHINI, made every possible effort to protect colored headphones which a great solu- Director of Business Development, MA Lighting International GmbH IPR and promote original brand and tion to user’s audio needs. product at the show. Franco Zaghini The professional LED screen service Director of Business Development MA provider Mtek Solution showcased its including waveforms, track information, class D Amplifier. Lighting International GmbH said, “It newly launched Wing Plus Series LED performance modes and video mixing. Verlinde, one of the first companies has been many years now that we cabinet, which adopts high-end module RJ Enterprises launched the new to manufacture winches and electric have been participating at PALM and and aluminum natural heat dissipation two-in-one processor and control- hoists participated for the first time we really appreciate the organizers technology. ler -Novastar VX55 with high loading at PALM Expo 2018. The company who are protecting the original prod- New Elite Electricals showcased its capacity. The company also launched introduced its new series Stagemaker ucts. They really helped a lot to keep new highly cost-effectivePrism King J6 processor and C1 console which is SR industrial chain hoist particularly suit- the exhibition clean from counterfeit- ISMHS0005 moving head light with designed for live stage shows features able for show business applications for a ers and that is what we think is a must independently rotating 16-facet circular lit buttons, a control joystick, and two load from 125 to 5000 kg. for the growth of the market and for prism and a 6-facet linear prism with a LCD screen. YODN Lighting Corp. launched MSD the growth of the exhibition.” rainbow effect. Sun Broadcast Equipments Pvt. Ltd 260R9 stage light, which is a new addi- A broad spectrum of products on Nicolaude Group registered its exhibited the latest products from Tas- tion to its R series along with the MSD display on the exhibit floors and the presence on the show floor with the cam and Carlec which included -Tascam 380R18 moving head. positive echo from the exhibitors and launch of multiple products from brands DA-6400 track recorder, Tascam CD- A tremendous business environ- visitors alike, indicated that the inter- like Sunlight and Stick. The list of new 400U, Tascam SS-R250N / SS-CDR250N ment, courtesy a strict No-Sound policy national business atmosphere of PALM products consisted of Sunlight BC a two-channel recorder/player, Tascam enforced in both halls by the organisers, expo, India makes it a must-attend smart USB interface; SUNLITE EC mini DR-701D 6-channel recorder, Tascam complemented the mesmerizing exhibit sourcing and networking platform. USB-DMX interface; Stick CW4 program- Celesonic US-20x20 pack of 20 channels and display in both the halls. The sound Summing up the resounding success mable lighting controller and Stick KE2 of analog and digital I/O, Tascam ML- control on the show floor was one of of PALM was validation by winner of controller. 32D a compact 1U size converter and the major highlights of the expo and two Academy Awards, two Grammy Overtone Audio, Indian distributor the most powerful and compact digital was well appreciated by global media Awards and a Golden Globe and one of of Dan Dugan sound design launched broadcast audio console - CALREC and exhibitors as well. India’s greatest music composers – A.R. its new E-2A automatic microphone Brio36 / Brio12. Rahman who said “I was stunned look- mixing controller which incorporates 28 Sonotone Audio LLP, demonstrated Ground Zero for new dis- ing at the hall and display of products channels of processing and supports all a line of new products from Dynatec, tribution partnerships here. I have been to NAMM and NAB Dugan algorithms. Mackie, JTS, Marani, and P.Audio. Some The proactive industry present at and this is very close.”

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Technology Sessions witness record attendance

L-R: Niranjan Shivaram , Sunil Karanjikar, Manish Mavani, Sachit Subramanian and Gert Sanner together in a pannel discussion on DOES SIZE MATTER?

anufacturers and distributors spent three fruitful days at can connect with some of the industry’s MPALM, exhibiting and showcas- great though-leaders from around the ing their latest products, but beyond globe. the enticing exhibition stands, were This year’s Conference Programme the expo’s fringe events like the PALM was held at its regular base – Interna- Conference & Seminar Programme that tional Lounge, Mezzanine Level, Hall are arguably the most valuable feature 1, BEC. The Programme boasted of Pavel Ptacek addresing the audience during his session titled OSRAM - THE of the three days, wherein delegates participatory sessions and technology EXPERT IN ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING

Seminar on MEASURING AND ALIGNING SUBWOOFERS by Rahul Samuel- Andy Cooper shared some unique tips during his session on HOW TO Technical Support Specialist - Middle East, Africa, India at Meyer Sound SUCCESSFULLY USE DANTE FOR LIVE SOUND EVENTS Laboratoires Inc.

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Seminar on ACOUSTICS IN AUDITORIUM DESIGN by Vijay Purandare - Rajeev Arora shared some of his personal experinces during his session Auditorium Design & Acoustical Consultant on WOW FACTOR BY THE HELP OF AUDIO VIDEO

Christian Hertel from Madrix shows some amazing lighting creations at the session on LED LIGHTING CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON DESIGN FOR INSTALLED Audience participate in the interactive sessions VENUES presentations from expert Indian and there were more technology sessions international speakers. than panel discussions. Disseminating The Conference had a lot to offer information on industry trends and as attendees walked away with loads technologies has been a core part of the Delegate response has been entirely gratifying, of notes and knowledge. It served to Conference Programmes at PALM. The remind once again, how vital events both in numbers and the anxious Q & A sessions sessions this year brought into sharp like this are, where not only are issues from enthused professionals. I assume the array relief how much more quickly the engi- brought to the fore, but also solutions neers and technicians needed to move of highly acclaimed speakers must have been are discussed across various sessions. on developing these skills, particularly as Also, providing some of their unique fla- delighted at engaging such critical audiences the manufacturers consider newer areas vor were new products and technology filling the conference halls. of application for their products. introduced over the past year. Over the The focus of the day one was Stage year, several innovations are introduced Smita Rai, Project Head – Features & Marketing , PALM Expo 2018 Sound & Lighting. Day 2 was dedicated and these have become an integral part to the Audiovisual Install and Integra- of the Conference Sessions. tion industry while day 3 attracted It was noticeable this year that sound engineers and studio profession-

Meghdeep Bose and Anuj Mathur during a panel discussion at the PALM AES INDIA OPEN FORUM on HAS BOLLYWOOD MUSIC FAILED? Anil Chopra with Shajith Koyeri and Sreejesh Nair

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PALM Conference & Seminar Programme

MEASURING AND ALIGNING SUBWOOFERS by Rahul Samuel, Technical LED LIGHTING CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON DESIGN FOR INSTALLED Support Specialist - Middle East, Africa, India at Meyer Sound Laboratoires VENUES by Christian Hertel, Co-Founder - Inoage GmbH (Madrix Brand), Inc. Rasesh Parekh - Integrated Entertainment Solutions (IES)

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY USE DANTE FOR LIVE SOUND EVENTS by Andy WOW FACTOR BY THE HELP OF AUDIO VIDEO by Rajeev Arora - Principal Cooper, Manager, Pro Audio Application Engineer, Yamaha R&D Centre, Consultant with Qubix Technologies London BREEDING THE NEXT GEN MUSIC TALENT by Ashish Manchanda - Inter- MICROPHONE TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by Kishore national Impresario, Founder / Owner - Flying Carpet Productions & The Banan, HOD - Audio, True School of Music Media Tribe

OSRAM - THE EXPERT IN ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING by Pavel Ptacek, PALM AES INDIA OPEN FORUM Panel discussion on; HAS BOLLYWOOD Global Product Manager Entertainment lamps OSRAM MUSIC FAILED? Session moderated by Aditya Modi - Vice Chairperson of Audio Engineering Society India; Speakers - Anuj Mathur - Chief Record- Panel discussion on Session moderated by DOES SIZE MATTER? Niranjan ing Engineer at YRF Studios, Meghdeep Bose - Music Producer, Singer & Shivaram - Chief Technical Officer at Audio Academy LLP; Speakers - Sa- Composer chit Subramanian - Co-Director, NJSM Rentals, Manish Mavani - Director - Sound & Light Professionals, Yogesh Malhotra - Group Head Produc- DOLBY ATMOS MIXING - CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES by Sreejesh Nair - tion, Live Shows at Percept Live, Gert Sanner - Regional application and Pro Audio Application Specialist, AVID education manager for Asia Pacific , d&b audiotechnik Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Sunil Karanjikar - Sr. Manager - Application Engineering at HARMAN STRATEGIZING DIVERSE APPROACHES TO SOUND DESIGN AND SYNC International India SOUND POST PRODUCTION FOR FILMS by Shajith Koyeri - Sound designer and Sync Sound engineer; Session moderated by Sreejesh Nair- ACOUSTICS IN AUDITORIUM DESIGN by Vijay Purandare - Auditorium Pro Audio Application Specialist, AVID Design & Acoustical Consultant

by Rahul Samuel - Technical Support Specialist - Middle East, Africa, India at Meyer Sound Laboratoires Inc. The three-day programme offered a lot of choice in terms of sessions to hundreds of delegates, all of whom were united in a common interest - the knowledge of current and state-of-the- art audio, visual and lighting technolo- gies and trends. The variety of presenta- tions, discussions and workshops can be accessed in the outline programme. For the second consecutive year, YA- MAHA Music India displayed a visionary spirit by associating the brand with the industry’s only real knowledge platform and lending their complete support as Platinum Partner, thereby providing critical stimulus to the production of the A full house audience for Shreejesh Nair’s Session on DOLBY ATMOS MIXING - CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES event. YAMAHA were also the Sound Partners for the PALM Conference & als from across the country to the Music Seminar for the second year in a row. Production sessions. Andy Cooper - Manager, Pro Audio The highlight of the three day Application Engineer, Yamaha R&D programme was the DOLBY ATMOS Centre, London also delivered a much MIXING - CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES appreciated session on “HOW TO session by Sreejesh Nair - Pro Audio Ap- SUCCESSFULLY USE DANTE FOR LIVE plication Specialist, Emerging Markets SOUND EVENTS”. Dante has quickly | EMEA, AVID which was attended by become the most widely used audio some of the most well-known and re- network technology in the industry. puted sound engineers from across the The session shared notes on how to get country. The full-house session provided started with Dante, understand its work- an overview of DOLBY Atmos and the ing, and create successful and reliable technology, and elucidated on how to audio network. set up a mix and mix for visuals. The PALM Conference & Seminar pro- Other full-house sessions included gramme was recorded across the three a session on ACOUSTICS IN AUDITO- days and the sessions are now avail- RIUM DESIGN by renowned Auditorium able on the PALM YouTube Channel Design & Acoustical Consultant – Vijay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Sreejesh Nair- Moderator Pro Audio Application Specialist, AVID adressing Purandare and a session on MEASUR- UCv98arGvIEqWxj1zJHOI2jg?view_ the audience during his session ING AND ALIGNING SUBWOOFERS as=subscriber).

July - August 2018 66 Show Review Event business focus at Soundscape 2018 Key speakers covering big stage sound, light, visual, festivals, touring tech, FOH, artiste manage- ment, music production, A & R, all the ingredients for show biz, congregated in panel discussions to discuss topics of importance to the event creation, management and production industry.

he three days of the Soundscape The PALM Soundscape started in India in recent years, evolving from of panel discussions, the programme stage at PALM 2018 witnessed the with an introduction to the three-day the DIY beach & forest parties of India delved into the field of immersive light- Tmovers and shakers of top-line programme and the various sessions in its golden years, to dedicated stages ing & visuals. A pre-requisite now for event pros imagining the future. Key lined-up across the three days of the at most of the highly ticketed festivals contemporary concerts; light engineers speakers covering big stage sound, Soundscape by curator Reji Ravindran in the world. A panel on “Psy-Fidelity” & visual jockeys play a vital role in giving light, visual, festivals, touring tech, FOH, followed by a workshop by Frank Hann on the first day introspected the past, the performing artists & their fans an artiste management, music production, – Product Specialist at Denon DJ, that present & future of one of the most experience to remember. The panel A&R - all the ingredients for show biz, focused on the Denon Prime DJ system loved genres in electronic music. The for this session included Moderator – congregated in panel discussions to dis- and traced the journey of Denon DJ - session moderated by Nitin Mahajan Dhanya Pilo - Visual Artist - VJ Decoy cuss topics of importance to the event from its roots till its current avatar. The - DJ - Hill Top (Goa) / Music Curator - & Film Director and panellists Nikunj creation, management and production session highlighted the core technology Pebble (Bangalore), included speakers Patel - Founder - Studio Moebius, industry focusing equally on profes- behind Denon Prime and wrapped up like Asad Zaidi aka Freeatmah - Owner/ Antonio Marino - Global Sales Man- sional capabilities that need to match with an open Q&A round. CEO - Foot Stompin’ Records, Tarun ager (Entertainment Lamps) - Osram & international standards in organising big India’s burgeoning Shahani - DJ, Producer - Industree Gaurav Bhambri - Founder - Pixtron Inc., stage shows. scene has seen a rise in ‘homegrown’ Studio, Brian Fernandes - DJ, Producer, Visual Rig Manager, Content Producer & artistes in this genre. India is no stranger Artist Agency & Record Label Owner Projection Mapping Artist” to psy-trance. The history of and Starling Dsouza - DJ, Owner - Hill Day 2 of the PALM Soundscape or psy-trance is eternally enchanting Top. started with a session of real importance and ties in with the roots of the global The day’s programme moved from “Artist Management : Beyond the music & culture. In the case of evolution of psy-trance in India to De- Avatar”. India has seen a rapid rise in India, it is the country’s original export & livering Big Stage Lights & Visuals. Big artiste management. Artiste manage- contribution to the world of electronic Stage shows need ‘big’ delivery in terms ment agencies have evolved as full-time dance music. Psytrance has witnessed a of sound, light and visuals. In this first business with some Artist Managers growth in popularity and cult-following part of Soundscape’s “Big Stage series” achieving iconic levels of reputation.

Reji Ravindran Delivering the opening Speech at PALM Soundscape 2018 Frank Hahn at PALM Expo for his workshop focused on the Denon Prime DJ system

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The session delved into the particulars of developing music talent, handling daily business affairs for rising artists and tips on long-term professional plan. Bringing their insights on to stage and imparting information on best practises and mechanics and dynamics of promoting talent, were some of the L to R: Dhanya Pilo, Antonio Marino, Gaurav Bhambri, Inayat Ali and Nikunj Patel in a best Artiste Managers in the country like Panel Discussion on Delivering Big Stage Lights & Visuals Ayush Arora - Head Of Talent - Unmute, Siddhanth Kapoor - Founder - Rage Entertainment, Rahul Sinha - Artist Man- ager - Only Much Louder and Nishant Gadhok - Founder - Gently Altered. This session was moderated by Mae Thomas - Presenter, Host - Maed In India. The second of Soundscape’s “Big Stage series” saw some of the top most industry experts and professionals elaborate on the intricacies of “Deliv- ering Big Stage Sound”. Moderated by Live Sound Engineer - Sigmund Quadros, the speakers for the session L to R: Mae Thomas, Siddhart Kapoor, Rahul Sinha, Nishant Gadhok, Ayush Arora in a included Fali Damania – FOH Engineer Panel Discussion on Artist Management : Beyond the Avatar and Owner - Audio Production Services, Manish Mavani - Director - Sound & Light Professionals, Ganesh Kumar- Di- rector (Entertainment Sales) - Harman International, Santana Davis - Managing Director - J Davis Pro Sound & Lighting and David Scheirman - Director (Global Concert & Rental Business) - Bose Professional. The next session of the day was on Artist, Repertoire & Publishing. A&R managers play a key role in scouting talent & getting their music released, L to R: Sigmund Quadros, Santana Davis, Fali Damania, Ganesh Kumar, David and music publishers are responsible Scheirman and Manish Mavani in a Panel Discussion on Delivering Big Stage Sound for ensuring payments when their compositions are used commercially. This discussion was moderated by Reji Ravindran - Curator, PALM Soundscape, and included speakers like Mo Joshi - Co-Founder - Azadi Records, Abhishek Patil - A&R (Pop Division) - Sony Music and Shatadru - Head of Inter- national Licensing & Content - Times Music, shed light on understanding the artistic & commercial development for new talent. Day two of the Soundscape pro- gramme ended with a presentation by L to R: Bhanuj Kappal, Laiq Qureshi, Kyle Pereira, Balaji Manoharan and Arjun Andotra Ravinder Pathak - Deputy General Man- in a Panel Discussion on The Great Indian Touring Phenomenon ager – IPRS, Head of Broadcast Licens- ing, on the Role of Copyright Societies. This workshop briefly covered copyright laws, role and functioning of copyright societies, licensing of music, distribu- tion of royalties, areas of licensing and revenue generating segments. Entertainment from all over the globe, has been visiting India since decades, and now Indian artists & bands have begun touring the world too. But, what does it take for an artist to go global and execute a successful tour? The first panel discussion on day 3 - “The Great L to R: Reji, Cyrus Gorimar, Sameet Sharma and Varun Khare in a Panel Discussion on Delivering Big Stage Festivals (Continued on page 104)

73 July - August 2018 Show Review Five Qubes demo state-of-the-art at PALM Expo 2018

ith Electro-Voice, taking the who is in-charge of the RCF qube says, experience in Palm Expo. “I really found Bose Professional once again re- Demo Qube route this year “The visitors experienced the power and Hi-Tech Audio’s Pro Audio technical tained the Demo Qube for their range of Wat the show, PALM witnessed quality of RCF HDL30A active line array support team very competent. About products. Identifying India as a key busi- five Demo Qube displays instead of the module which was enthralling. However the RCF Qube the tuning of the different ness region, Bose Professional is working usual four. The company displayed and EVOX JMIX8 which was displayed for the systems has been done really well by to grow market share in the country, demoed their range of X-Line Advance first-time stole everyone’s heart. With Hi-Tech’s team of engineers who were as Christian Liebenberg, Regional Sales arrays, new Dynacord L & C series ampli- the new generation FIR phase filters in looking after the live demo.” Further he Manager, Professional Division, shares fiers and other portable systems. JMIX8, it has performed outstanding adds, “The demo in the Qube was im- “India is a discerning market that em- Rivera Digitech too opted for the and has proved that it can work wonder pressive, talking about the sound quality phasizes quality and innovation and our Demo Qube route to showcase the dB for indoor events or small venues. and sound pressure, specially the tuning products like the ShowMatch DeltaQ range of products. Moreover RCF EVOX App ensures a of the Sub 9006-AS which gives the low system, the ControlSpace EX conference Beside the booth, Hi-Tech Audio comprehensive control of J Series mix- frequencies an impressive punch. All the solution and the EdgeMax loudspeaker Systems once again exhibited RCF ers: all the processing you need, on your visitors I met during the expo were very series, have all received great appre- products at the exclusive live demo smartphone, via Bluetooth.” interested in RCF products. I enjoyed my ciation and adulation, owing to the qube. Kallol Nath, Senior Application Lucio Boiardi Serri, Product Special- time at Palm Expo while interacting with Engineer from Hi-Tech Audio Systems ist-Audio Pro, RCF shares his first time other brands’ technical professionals.” (Continued on page 104)

Audience throng the Electro-Voice Demo Qube A demo of dB Technologies sound systems at the Qube

Bose Professional technical team demos Vocal Clarity of ShowMatch in their Qube Pope Demo Qube showcases the Pope and LAX brand of speakers

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First INDOOR LINE ARRAY Demo in the world organized at PALM 2018 Evinces great response from major international line array brands

ew to the PALM expo this demo and moved this feature to Hall indoor demo achieved the highest level taken from international practices of year was the “Compact 7 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre this of acoustic control and monitoring. indoor demos, guidelines from Dolby NIndoor Line Array Demo”. This year. Raorane who first did recce of the site, on aiming multiple speakers for a novel highlight feature enhanced The prime objective of the indoor reviewed the hall sizes and planned the common area and acoustic solutions the appeal of the expo by demoing demo was to assess the tonal qual- acoustic treatment. The hall area was for untreated indoor spaces. top-of-the-line, small to medium ity, dispersion pattern, phase coher- masked with huge black curtains and A design document was drafted format indoor line arrays. The expo ency and frequency response of the the truss was designed to accommo- (for max 12 Rigs) giving all possible set a record of sorts, as this was the participating sound systems. The expo date three brands that were showcas- parameters and guidelines to be fol- first time that an indoor line array invested significantly in acoustic control ing their respective indoor line array lowed by participant while entering demo was organized anywhere in of the indoor exhibit hall. Acclaimed solutions. In order to attain the right SPL, his line-array rig in the demo arena. the world. Electro Acoustic Consultant – Milind a target MAX SPL of 50dB was set, with Maximum SPL, Max Boxes, Angles, The organisers refused to limit the Raorane was employed to spearhead tolerance band, both on the SPL and the Toe Angles etc. were described. A expo to the confines of an outdoor this feature. With his guidance, the FRQ (frequency response). supporting ACAD was prepared Explaining the delivery of describing the process. this feature from concept, An additional feature of “Real Time Raorane says, “The chal- SPL monitoring” was introduced, lenge was adverse acoustic wherein visitors and exhibitors could environment offered by both view the SPL readings on a Large the untreated Hall (Hall7A). LED display wall.” The space has all kinds of The rigging erected by Rich Audio, negative elements that any was also high-tuned for maximum sound guy would be afraid response and the result was a spec- to walk into. tacular indoor line array demo. The challenge was also The change from Outdoor to to deliver every participant/ Indoor was welcomed and embraced exhibitor a fairly, neutral by many international manufacturers position /space to translate of major line array brands, who made to the audience an opti- a bee-line for the hall. The verdict was mum audition of his prod- largely positive, as this demo feature uct - compact line array! received encouraging responses. So we decided to design Having never witnessed such a demo a space artificially built to anywhere in the world, manufacturers create a aurally conducive who had initially been skeptical about shell for a fixed number of the execution and accomplishment of Milind Raorane - Feature Consultant for the Indoor Line Array demo at the monitoring participants. the feature were pleasantly surprised booth The design cues were and highly impressed to see the level

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of investment, meticulous planning and The compact indoor line array the high standards with which acoustic demo, which attempted to engage fidelity of the line array demo was the changing ways in which the executed and accomplished. industry was consuming new Some manufacturers did not believe products and solutions, succeeded this could actually materialize, and had in fulfilling the needs and demands their doubts because of which, all this of the rentawl industry and evinced exercise boiled down to three partici- great interest and support from pants - Salt Acoustic with the AL18F10s, many line array brands who affirmed Beta 3 with the SLA10H and Stonewater their participation in this unique with the P800, from the twelve slots demo in the next edition of the which were actually planned and de- expo. A design team from a known signed. The feature however addressed International Brand made a point to all the queries, which manufacturers compliment the effort and assured

Having never witnessed such a demo anywhere in the world, manufacturers who had initially been skeptical about the execution and accomplishment of the feature were pleasantly surprised and highly impressed to see the level of investment, meticulous planning and the high standards with which acoustic fidelity of the line array demo was executed and accomplished.

had prior to the show. their participation in the next edition “The Organizers, thanks to Mr. as the arena wiped out any doubt Chopra’s belief and vision, took a bold that they had. decision to continue the DEMO ARENA Overall, it was a rather disciplined concept and went all out to make it and regulated demo arena, which happen. With an initial slow start, as raised the standards for the show, the word spread around, the arena saw and the visitors - more like practices a constant batch of sizeable visitors in global shows! assembling for the demo; most of Having garnered a favourable them complimenting the effort. The response, the PALM expo team is SPL Monitor Video Wall became a selfie all set to deliver another successful point and the response we saw over the showcase of Compact Indoor Line three days was certainly overwhelming,” Arrays in the 2019 edition of the he adds. expo.

Event business focus at Soundscape 2018

(Continued from page 69) league event organizers and event companies like Varun Khare - Gen- Indian Touring Phenomenon” provided eral Manager - Oranjuice Entertain- a peek into the world of tour manage- ment, Sameet Sharma - Viacom 18 ment from speakers who included Mod- Business Head Live IPs and Cyrus erator Bhanuj Kappal - National Writer Gorimar - Director - Opium Events - Mint Lounge, Laiq Qureshi - Founder/ & Production to explore and discuss Creative Director - Urban Beat Project, this business angle. The final panel Arjun Andotra - Live Team member – discussion was moderated by Reji KWAN, Kyle Pereira - Touring Manager – Ravindran - Curator, PALM Sound- Regenerate and Balaji Manoharan - Mr. scape. B Live Entertainment. Setting a precedent by support- Organizing a BIG Stage event requires ing the industry platform were tremendous Investment & Finance. Ar- Platinum Partners Denon DJ and rangement for International talents and Co-Partners Antelope Audio. cost as well as the scope of operations The PALM Soundscape pro- involves deployment of large amount gramme was recorded across of men, material and money. The most the three days and the sessions important factor in making BIG Stage are now available on the PALM Events a success is the marketing and YouTube Channel (https:// sales of tickets to attendees. The second www.youtube.com/channel/ session on day 3 - “Delivering Big Stage UCv98arGvIEqWxj1zJHOI2jg?view_ Festivals” tapped the experience of top as=subscriber). Show Review

Winners of the 12th Annual INDIAN RECORDING ARTS ACADEMY Awards announced

Mona Shetty, Director - Sound & IRAA recognizes Late Vision India - Host for the evening H.Sridhar, one of India’s greatest recording-mixing engineer; A.R. Rahman hands out Award for Lifetime Contribution to Sound Recording

n 2nd June 2018, hundreds attention from the fraternity, many of of the country’s finest sound whom were present in strength at the Oengineers and music industry awards ceremony. professionals gathered at the 12th con- “IRAA is only as much, as the fraternity secutive edition of the Indian Recording of sound engineers makes it. These Arts Academy Awards (IRAA) ceremony awards are highly respected and worthy held in Hall 4 of the Bombay Exhibition as it’s the fraternity or Academy of Centre, on the sidelines of the PALM sound recording engineers who prac- Expo 2018. tice the recording arts, who produce Honouring Excellence in Sound and recognise the IRAA awards,” stated, Vinay Sridhar accepts award on behalf of his father, late sound engineer H Sridhar Recording and Audio Production, the Anil Chopra, Founder and Chairman, awarded for Life Time Achievement Award for Sound Recording IRAA Awards 2018, marked a grand IRAA Awards, in his keynote address to celebration attended by stalwarts of attendees. with the sound recording fraternity onto – Sonu Nigam, Indian composer duo the Indian Music industry. What began The IRAA 2018 Awards ceremony was the stage, keeping the tempo of the – Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa as a small gathering, 12 years ago, to hosted by celebrated voice artiste and awards upbeat. and legendary Indian percussionist honour the relatively unrecognized President of India’s leading dubbing Celebrities including India’s most – Sivamani also graced the Awards sound engineering talent in the country company – Sound & Vision India, the celebrated Indian composer, singer- Ceremony. became a tremendous success this year, lively Mona Shetty, who effortlessly songwriter, and music producer - A. R. A.R. Rahman presented the posthu- as the awards platform achieved critical carried on the great relationship she has Rahman, popular Indian playback singer mous award for LIFE TIME ACHIEVE-

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Mr. Srinivasa Murthy accepted the award for Mahaguru Award for Contribution in Sonu Nigam hand over the trophy to Kohinoor Mukherjee for Independent Song Music Education from A.R. Rahman Mixing

Malay Wadalkar wins Independent Song Recording Award Shadab Rayeen accepting his award for Film Song Mixing –

was a master in a time when there were no electronic keyboards. His style was great and it’s so nice to remember him. Then Murthi, of course, when I asked him to teach the children, he said no I can’t teach them; I don’t know how to teach. I said I didn’t know how to start a school, I did that, so you can do this.” Mr. Rahman wished the Academy a great success in years to come. “It’s just a small seed sown which is growing and growing,” he added. Besides the aforementioned three jury awards, IRAA received hundreds of nominations on the IRAA website, demonstrating a fantastically growing Jury takes a bow; (from l-r): Anil Chopra, Pramod Chandorkar, Yogesh Pradhan, Indrajit Sharma, Vijay Bengal, Ashish receptiveness to the awards from stu- Saksena, Mujeeb Dadarkar and Manish Gandhi. dios from all over the country. Pramod Chandorkar, Honorary Chairman of the MENT IN SOUND RECORDING to his Murthy, Chief Mentor at the Sunshine a very important role in ’s IRAA Award Committee 2018 and Ad- lifelong sound engineer, the Late H. Orchestra. compositions, with his keyboard skills itya Modi, Award Director for IRAA 2018 Sridhar, who was instrumental in cata- In 2012, Mr. Murthy took up the chal- and bass guitar, and also lent his voice focused on bringing to the limelight, pulting A.R. Rahman to fame and glory. lenge and initiative of imparting music for a few songs and penned the lyrics new technical studio talent and award- Sridhar was the Chief Audio Engineer training to underprivileged kids at The for quite a few songs of the Maestro. ing them for superlative engineering at Media Artists and among Sunshine Orchestra and has been the Many of the keyboard and bass guitar work. (See complete list of winners on his many professional credits was the mentor and conductor for the orchestra players currently in the film industry pg 113) fact that he engineered all songs and since then. His strict and disciplined still consider him a huge inspiration in The IRAA committee’s efforts and background scores for A. R. Rahman. classrooms and immense experience in their career. vision was supported by a 10-member Having pioneered the use of Digital the industry has helped the orchestra Talking about the three Lifetime jury comprising of top audio engineers Sound for Indian films in the DTS format, become what it is today. Achievement Award winners, A.R. from across the country, who spent Sridhar successfully completed six-track The LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Rahman said, “All three are really close many hours of hard study, to scout surround sound mixing for more than FOR CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC went to me. Sridhar was not just a sound the best work from across the country 200 films. The award was accepted by H. posthumously to keyboard player par engineer - he was an inspiration! When from among the nominations received. Sridhar’s son, Vinay Sridhar. excellence, the Late Viji Manuel. you have people who have great knowl- Esteemed Jury members included – Mr. Rahman also presented the Manuel, specially known for fusing edge, the music evolves, it becomes a Ashish Saksena, Bishwadeep Chatter- MAHAGURU AWARD FOR CONTRIBU- of Jazz and rock influences into film great song, it becomes a great score. Viji jee, Indrajit Sharma, Mujeeb Dadarkar, TION IN MUSIC EDUCATION to Srinivas music especially in the 80s, played was another great inspiration for us. He Vijay Bengal, Vijay Dayal and Yogesh

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Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar who bagged three awards at IRAA 2018 Shamik Ghuroy wins film Song Mixing- Regional

Biju James winner of Instrumental & Fusion Mixing Sound Mixing for Advertisement award winner - Yogi Dholakia

Pranam Pansare & Pramod Chandorkar awarded for Sound Designer for Feature Subash Sahoo receiving award for Sound Designer for Feature Film – Hindi Film – Regional

IRAA audience was a large gathering of sound engineers and the pro sound IRAA backstage; A.R. Rahman shuffles through PALM technology. industry

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Vijay Dayal & Chinmay Mistry bagged the award for Film Song Recording – Hindi Awarded for Dubbing Engineer for Film – Hindi; Manas Mali & Aravind Vijayakumar

Pradeep Myakal wins Dubbing Engineer for Film - Regional Anirban Borthakur winner of Sound Editor (Effects & Ambience) – Hindi

Pradhan, besides Aditya Modi and gems of the music industry who never India. ‘That’ Indian singing talent that our ‘That’ song and track that rocks the Pramod Chandorkar. get their due. It is great to see all of you can mesmerise the world does not exist. world - be it English or Hindi or Tamil or Awards were presented in five main present here in strength including all It might in future be nurtured or born any language,” he added. segments: the senior members,” he said. or breakthrough. Question is whether Meanwhile the organisers are aim- • Audio Engineering Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa the recording arts is of global level. Is ing to register one-lakh members to • Audio Post Production presented the awards in the Audio Post our recording talent adequate or does the Academy, who will drive the IRAA • Music Production Production segment, while Sivamani this missing worldwide hit have to be awards forward. All sound engineers, • Recording Facility presented the trophies to winners from recorded in London where Bollywood music professionals and music industry • Education Awards the Music Production category. tracks are mastered?,” stated Anil Cho- technicians are invited to register for Mr. Sonu Nigam presented the With the objective of recognizing pra in his keynote address. membership on www.iraa.in. awards to winners from the Audio En- the regional music industry, the IRAA “India has two nodes in music record- “While recording engineers work as a gineering Segment. “I respect and love awards 2018 retained ‘Regional Awards’ ing. One is Chennai the other Mumbai. body and make the awards, the formal you all a lot. I understand the contribu- in the Audio Engineering, Audio Post Both centres have delivered outstand- Academy is a work in progress which tion of engineers, which many people Production and Music Production ing music, which this great country with will begin initiating members soon. do not. Thank you for taking care of our segments to honour talent outside all its diversity has loved and heard and Hopefully, by 2019 we have a body of songs. I am very happy that IRAA has Mumbai. rejoiced and these songs have become members who will get to vote their initiated these awards for the engineers “There is a very strong sentiment that our culture. I have great expectations, choice from nominations short listed,” because the engineers are the hidden talent of global standard is missing in that next year, at the 13th IRAA, we hon- concluded Mr. Anil Chopra.

L-r: A.R Rahman, Anil Chopra, Manish Gandhi and Ramesh Chetwani

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Sanket Dhotkar & Adwait Walujkar - winners for Foley Artist for Documentaries/ Siddhesh Sardesai accepts award for Sound Editor (Effects & Ambience) – Regional Short Films

Karan Arjun Singh & team bagged the award for Foley Artist – Hindi Anuj Mathur (r) & Sam Paul are awarded for Film Mixing – Hindi

Winner of Broadcast Mixing (Music Oriented) – Hindi award Mahesh S Amberkar Meghdeep Bose wins awarded for Music Producer (Hindi Film Song) from Sivamani

Yash Raj Studio bagged the award for Best Studio. Gaurav Chomal - Associate Music Producer (Regional Film Song) award winner Balamurli Balu General Manager of YRF & Mr. Prakash accept the award.

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RELOOP LAUNCHES SHP-8, PROFESSIONAL OVER EAR HEADPHONES

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Show Review IRAA Awards 2018 winners CATEGORY WINNER CATEGORY WINNER

JURY AWARDS Dubbing Engineer for Film - Regional: Pradeep Myakal (Faster Fene)

Life Time Achievement Award For Sound Recording : H.Sridhar Sound Editor (Effects & Ambience) - Hindi : Anirban Borthakur / Subash Sahoo

Mahaguru Award For Contribution In Music Education : Srinivas Murthy (Tumhari Sulu)

Lifetime Achievement Award For Contribution To Music : Viji Manuel Sound Editor (Effects & Ambience) - Regional: Siddhesh Sardesai (Faster Fene) Sound Editor (Effects & Ambience) for Documentaries/Short Films: Milann AUDIO ENGINEERING John / Baylon Fonseca (Notes of a Craftsman) Independent Song Recording : Malay Vadalkar (Enjoy It While It Lasts) Foley Artist for Documentaries/Short Films : Sanket Dhotkar / Adwait Walujkar Independent Song Mixing : Kohinoor Mukherjee (Kagojer Nouko) (Tiffin Box - Short Film)

Film Song Recording – Hindi : Vijay Dayal & Chinmay Mestry (Dil Diyan Foley Artist – Hindi: Karan Arjun Singh / Baylon Fonseca (Raees) Gallan) Foley Artist – Regional: MOHAMMAD IQBAL (EZRA - Movie) Film Song Mixing – Hindi: Shamik Ghuroy (Aaj Baje) Film Mixing - Hindi: Anuj Mathur / Sam Paul / Baylon Fonseca (Raees) Film Song Recording – Regional : Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar (Njan Varumee Film Mixing – Regional: Pranam Pansare (Faster Fene) Pathayilaai) Broadcast Mixing (Music Oriented) – Hindi: Mahesh S Amberkar (THE VOICE Instrumental & Fusion Recording: Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar (Treke-Tay) KIDS Season 2 – episode 13) Instrumental & Fusion Mixing: Biju James (Kings Of Maand) MUSIC PRODUCTION Sound Mixing For Advertisement: Yogi Dholakia ( Tourism, The Sweetest Part Of India) Music Producer (Hindi Film Song): Meghdeep Bose (Uff Ye Noor) Movie: Noor Music Producer (Regional Film Song): Balamurli Balu (Peechaankai) Peechaankai AUDIO POST PRODUCTION Music Producer (Independent): Meghdeep Bose (Tomar holo Shoru) Sound Designer for Feature Film - Hindi: Subash Sahoo (Tumhari Sulu) RECORDING FACILITY Sync Sound Recording - Hindi Film: Baylon Fonseca / Dhiman Karmakar (Raees) Best Studio: YASH RAJ STUDIO

Sound Designer for Feature Film – Regional: ranam ansare ramod P P & P EDUCATION AWARDS Chandorkar (Faster Fene) Dronacharya Award for Teachers in Audio Education : Jayakrishnan Nalinkumar Sound Designer for Documentaries/Short Films: Baylon Fonseca (Waterbaby) (Academy: Digital Academy - The Film School) Dubbing Engineer for Film - Hindi: Manas Mali / Aravind Vijayakumar Best Audio Education Programme: Sound Ideaz Academy (Haseena Parker)

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DJ Branden (centre) wins the coveted title

he PALM DJ Championships celebrated its 8th successful Tedition in 2018! Thousands of PALM DJ Championship draws participants and aspiring, as well as established DJs thronged the venue – Hall 4 of the BEC, Mumbai, on 31st May artistry from across the country and 1st June 2018, proving that the Championship has established itself as the premier platform for scouting DJ talent. Branden Credo bags Championship Title The Championship has played a crucial role in the growth of DJ Culture in India and is regarded as one of the The DJ Championship 2018 process out on top, winning the coveted PALM of energy to this talent hunt platform, most prestigious DJ Competitions held involved shortlisting 20 contestants DJ Championship title 2018. DJ Altrax adding significantly to its success, says, in the country. Since it first started in from hundreds of online registrations from Surat, secured his spot in the “The PALM DJ Championship of 2018 2001, the championship has made received on the PALM expo website. top three winning the first-runner up was a spectacular event & probably the waves and delivered many Champion A preview of the registrant’s previous position followed by DJ Shubham from best so far. All the winners were really DJs who have created a niche for them- work was taken into consideration Mumbai who came a close third. skilled and put out their best to win the selves in this very competitive industry. while choosing the 20 contestants who The participants were provided a much coveted prizes by our esteemed While Palm DJ championship 2017 got an opportunity to battle it out in Pioneer CDJ2000NXS and DJM900NXS sponsors. 2018 really did raise the bar introduced a DJing phenomenon - DJ the qualification rounds that took place to showcase their talent. All contes- of excellence in competence & perfor- Atom - Bass Boy, a 10-year-old wun- on 31st May – the first day of the PALM tants are expected to carry their own mance for participants in the coming derkind who won the 2017 title with expo. music (Vinyl, CDs and/or pen drives), years. So I am stoked to see what’s in his insane DJing skills, others like DJ 10 finalists from among the 20 Headphones, Slip Mats & Needles. store at the next edition of India’s big- Ashitosh (2016 1st Runner Up) qualified contestants who got their 4 minutes A minimum of three tracks were gest DJ battle.” in DMC online world DJ championship of fame on the PALM DJ Champion- played by each of the contestants, Confirming their visionary support to 2017 and was placed 6th out of 29 par- ship stage were selected for the DJ which were judged by an esteemed the industry were - Platinum Partners ticipants, and DJ Atharva Sawant (2016 Championship Finale, which took place panel of judges comprising of DJ Denon DJ and Co Partners Antelope 2nd runner up) participated in a remix on 1st June - the second day of the Championship Director - DJ Reji Audio. Financial support provided competition held by Dutch record PALM expo. Three from among these Ravindran, DJ Ali Merchant and DJ KD. by the partners was a key element to label - Spinning Records, which saw his 10 finalists then went on the win the A maximum of 50 points were allotted the planning and logistics of the DJ track on number 7 in charts worldwide. prestigious titles. for each Contestant on criteria that in- Championship. Sound Partners – OHM, Many other winners have since earned Hailing from Mumbai, DJ Braden cluded, Track Selection, Technical Skills, ensured optimum sound delivery at the many gigs in clubs and big stage music beat the odds to triumph over some of Creativity, Confidence, Crowd Response Championship Venue. festivals. the strongest competition and come DJ Reji, who has contributed a lot PALM also hosted a FREE DJ work-

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Anil Chopra Centre with Nilesh Thomas (l) from True School of Music and Championship Director Reji Ravindran

shop in conjunction with Platinum the top three winners. Other prizes Partners – Denon DJ before the doors included MX DJ 1000 headphones open at the qualifying rounds on Day by MX MDR for the top 10 finalists, 1. This workshop by DJ Frank Hann a Roland DJ-99 for the title win- primarily focused on the Denon Prime ner, who also got a paid club gig, DJ system and traced the journey of courtesy – Ali Merchant. Numark Denon DJ - from its roots. The ses- sponsored the Numark PT01 sion highlighted the core technology Scratch for the, 4th, 5th 6th and behind Denon Prime and wrapped up 7th finalist, while Alesis sponsored with an open Q&A round. the Q49 synth for the last three While the focus is on nurturing DJ finalists from the top 10. talent in India, the Championship also TSM, Mumbai in association lays a lot of importance on the prizes. with Point Blank Music school, The emphasis is also that the winners UK sponsored the N1 Komplete go home with top quality industry 11 & Ableton Live for the winner, standard gear that will take their craft 4 hours private study with Point to the next level. Blank DJ Instructor at TSM and While, Premium Prize Partners 6 hours DJ room access for the – Reloop sponsored the Reloop first runner up andAccess Pass Touch, Reloop BeatMix 4 and Reloop for Point Blank certified Pro DJ MixTour for the winner, first runner- workshop at TSM for the ten who up and second runner respectively, reached the qualifying round but Akai sponsored the APC40MKII for did not make it to the top 10.

Rejoy Jos competing at the PALM DJ Championship 2018

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HARMAN delivers an eclectic mix of music genres at the LIVE ARENA at PALM 2018

or the 9th consecutive year HARA- Ranjit Barot and Kabir Café. Jonita an MAN powered the Live Arena at Indo-Canadian playback artist, has to HARMAN Live Arena 2018 Schedule FPALM and similar to the previous her credit, a number of Bollywood tracks 31 May 1 June 2 June eight editions the company demoed from movies such as , A. Siwmani & Harmeet Giridhar Udupa & Daira advanced sound and lighting systems and and is Manseta Friends from the JBL and Martin Lighting bou- a regular performer at concerts of A. V. Selvaganesh & Kabir Cafe Coshish quet of products, through a three-day R. Rahman, , Sonu Nigam, S. Swaminathan live musical performance, featuring and Salim–Sulaiman. Ace percus- Dipesh Varma feat. Shikhar Louiz Banks Guitar popular and budding artists and bands sionist and acclaimed composers Taufiq Samira Koppikar Naad, Satyajit & Taal Mantra Synergy from the country’s independent music Qureshi is recognized for his trend- Mitali Khargonkar Col- scene. setting work. Ravi Chary Crossing lective The HARMAN Live Arena featured The Live Arena culminated in an Taufiq Qureshi & his Ranjit Barot presents performances by Sivamani, Louis audio-visual feast for the senses with Adil Manuel Collective Banks, V Selvaganesh, Kabir Café, renowned performers in the Indian mu- band Mumbai Stamp Superphonic & Musafir Ranjit Barot and Niladri Kumar who sic scene and state-of-the-art products enthralled the crowds with their music. from all the Harman brands in the live (Schedule in adjoining box). domain. The three-day delivered an eclectic mix of genres like classical, Bollywood, progressive rock, neo-fusion rock, Indo-Jazz Fusion and more HARMAN’s Professional Solutions division in India also signed on popular Indo-Canadian singer and performing artist, and percussionist, composer Taufiq Qureshias its newest brand ambassadors. HARMAN announced that singer Jonita Gandhi and leading percus- sionist, composer Taufiq Qureshi have joined the illustrious list of HARMAN Professional India’s brand ambassadors, which include Sivamani, Niladri Kumar, Harman Brand Ambassador Ranjit Barot Performs at the Harman Live Arena

101 July - August 2018 Show Review 7th edition of PALM Sound & Light Awards honours and celebrates excellence in Stage Sound Light

Anindya Mukherjee of Sonodyne Electronics felicitated with the award for Corporate Executive Excellence in Indian Pro Sound Industry

he PALM Sound & Light 2018 for you. It changed everything; never Theatre and One Republic to Jason De- those creative and technical geniuses concluded with a glittering award ever has such an artist fee been paid for rulo and Clean Bandit, a host of popular - the Sound & Light technicians who Tceremony on June 1st 2018 at in India. There were many other con- international acts made their Indian worked behind the scenes to make Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The top certs in India where tickets sold in one debut in 2017-2018, validating that India these, and other high-profile live stage echelons of India’s Stage Sound and hour forty minutes flat and you could is fast becoming the top destination for acts what they were. Light business gathered at the hotel’s not get tickets after that. What I want to popular international acts. The first Award of the evening for Jade Ballroom to receive the awards and actually point out to is the seriousness The first set of awards, honoured Audio FOH Engineer, for delivering cheer their peers from the industry. of the audio, lighting, video for produc- The award ceremonies which began tion industry in India. The dynamics are with a welcome address by Anil Chopra, changing completely,” he said. Founder of the Awards, saw a total of 20 The awards presented by Anil Chopra awards being presented across three and Manish Gandhi, COO & Director, main segments - Sound & Light engi- ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences neers and designers, Event Organizers Pvt. Ltd. was designed to recognise a and Event Production, Pro Sound and job well done and to reward products Light manufacturers and distributors. which are making a difference to tech- Warren Dsouza, Founder and Manag- nique and trend in usage and which are ing Director of India’s foremost sound actually being used in the marketplace. rental company – Sound.com, delivered Constituted in recognition of the the Keynote address on the State of the market in India and global tech and Events Industry in India. products, the aim of these awards is also “6 million dollars to book an artist! to act as a catalyst for the market That was Justin Bieber Concert in India Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Dream Anil Chopra addresses the audience at the awards

Winners of PALM Sound & Light Awards 2018

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Warren D’Souza delivers the Keynote address Sunil Karanjikar & Warren D’Souza are Audio Systems Engineers of the year

Nikhil Mulay winner of Audio FOH Engineer award 2018 with Manish Gandhi, Anil Varsha Jain, Director of Artrageous Design Studio collected the Excellence in Chopra and Ramesh Chetwani. Stage Design & Concept award for her company

Global Communication.com won the Led Rental award collected by Jitendra Joshi, Raghu Ramankutty wins Audio Monitor Engineer award founder of the company.

outstanding Front of House (FOH) mix gous magnitude. The next award for Lighting Designer A beautifully detailed, massive ship while working with various artists for live Awarded for delivering outstanding for delivering world-class alluring light- was created to visually portray the events 2017-2018, went to Nikhil Mulay Monitor mix for A.R.Rahman’s Netru ing designs in 2017-2018 for live events, Maestro A.R. Rahman at the helm sailing for his work with popular artistes like Indru Naalai Live Concert, Chennai went to Roosevelt Dsouza. His body of across four cities along with an ensem- Papon, Sachin Jigar, Lucky Ali. and Live Concert Dubai, the award for work over the past year, included eclec- ble of supremely talented musicians. The next award for delivering Audio Monitor Engineer went to Raghu tic designs for shows like Sonu Nigam Stunningly intricate, superbly complex, outstanding Audio Systems Design, Ramankutty. Resident Engineer and Live in Dubai, 2017, Arman the set was a work of Art. The first calibration and alignment for the India employee of India’s leading audio rental Malik Live, Shreya Ghosal Live and award in this segment for Excellence In leg of Justin Bieber’s Purpose World company SOUND.COM, Ramankutty is lighting install at the Finch restaurant Stage Design & Concept went to the Tour, went to India’s top Systems currently one of India’s foremost moni- Mumbai. woman behind this work of art - Varsha Engineers - Warren Dsouza and Sunil tor mix engineers and has also been The next segment of awards was for Jain of Artrageous Design Studio. The Karanjikar, who engineered the audio the audio monitor engineer at the very the Event Organizers - the men (and Design Studio’s body of work in the past systems and executed their expertise to popular PALM HARMAN Live Arena for women) behind the conceptualisation, year includes Supersonic, Kids Choice set up the audio for a show of humon- many years. planning and execution of the event. Awards, Disney’s Alladin and the AR

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Ashish Mehta accepts the award for Lighting Rental for Star Dimensions India Best Professional Audio Product award won by HARMAN International USA. Pvt. Ltd. Prashant Govindan and the HARMAN India team accept the award

Warren D’Souza collected Event Management Company award on behalf of White The Excellence In Lighting Integration For Venues award 2018 won by LBT. Fox India Eshdeep Bhasin receives the award

L-r: Kekul Shah, Christian Hertel, Rasesh Parekh and Sebastian Wissmann accepts NJSM team of Sanchet Suvarna, Nixon Jhonny and Sachit Subramanian receive the award for Lighting Product Innovation for MADRIX the award for Sound Rental company of the year

Rahman Encore Tour, amongst others. For the second consecutive year, the ened this company’s horizon on the Tiesto, Above & Beyond, Axwell, Steve Successful live event production is no award for Lighting Rental company festival circuit in India in 2017-2018. The Aoki and many more, Whitefox India set small task and the next award for Excel- of the year went to Star Dimensions, company engaged in some impressive a new standard when it succeeded in lence In Stage Production went to the Mumbai for blinding the festival circuit projects in 2017-2018, which included getting Bieber to India. the man behind the splendid produc- with their lights in live events like Justin live stage events like KSHMR -, The PALM Expo, over the last 18 years, tion of some of the most successful live Bieber Purpose Tour, ED Sheeran India KyGO - Mumbai, Amit Trivedi Live, Vishal has introduced the latest technology, in events and concerts organised in India concert, One Republic Concert, Enchant- Shekhar live, Boroplus Gold Awards pro audio engineering, on its expo floor. recently such as the Ed Sheeran Divide ed Valley Carnival, NH7 Weekender, VH1 2017, Sunburn Festival and many more. The next set of awards was for these Tour, A.R. Rahman Encore and One Supersonic Festival 2018, Sunburn 2018, The next coveted award for Event technology companies who are offering Republic – Vinay Agarwal. Road to Ultra and many more. Promoter of the year went to White Fox superlative products and solutions to For maintaining quality LED equip- The next award for Sound Rental, for India for bringing to India, Justin Bieber, the Live Entertainment industry. ment, for stages across scale and size maintaining high standards of qual- one of the most popular, contempo- Most cosmopolitan cities in India and for service & delivery in the field of ity equipment and service delivery in rary global music stars to grace Indian today boast of rooftop cocktail bars, professional LED Rentals for live events the field of professional audio rentals shores since Michael Jackson in the late lounges, Bollywood hangouts and pubs 2017-2018, the award for LED Rental for live events went to NJSM. Invest- 1990s. Having brought down some of with stunning lighting integration and Company was won by Global Commu- ment into quality sound equipment the biggest names in the electronic the award for Excellence In Lighting nication.com. and a fresh business outlook broad- music realm like , , Integration For Venues was bagged

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The award for Best Technology Innovation went to Bose Professional. Vibhore BV Nagpal and Karan Nagpal accept the award for Distributor of The Year Award Khanna and the Bose India team accept the award. for their company Sonotone Audio LLP

Rajan Gupta and his Hi-tech Team bag two awards - Distributor of The Year & Corporate Executive Excellence in Indian Pro Sound & Light Industry awarded to Excellence in AV Integration (Project). Anindya Mukherjee

Anil Chopra & Manish Gandhi with the China delegation

by Delhi based LBT for the splendid For working closely with event plan- plication, went to HARMAN for the JBL tors - Sonotone Audio and Hi-Tech lighting install at the Playboy Club Delhi, ners to deliver a safe and innovative Eon One pro, Rechargeable All-in-One Audio Systems Pvt. Ltd., shared the which has redefined luxury and nightlife solution in Truss Design, the award for Portable PA launched in 2017. The JBL next award for Distributor of the Year, experience in Delhi. Achievement In Trussing Design & EON ONE established a new standard for establishing excellent countrywide The next award for Excellence In Av Solution went to Modern Stage Service for mobile sound reinforcement, and dealership and distribution of pro audio Integration (Project), went to Hi-Tech for the specially designed truss grid sup- the EON ONE PRO took that even further products across the country. Audio Systems India Pvt. Ltd. for the plied for the VIVA LA POLARIS event. with battery-powered operation, and The last award of the evening - the ambitious Madame Tussauds, Delhi The award for Lighting Product Inno- a broader range of connectivity and award for Corporate Executive Excel- project. The Audio-visual Install concep- vation for bringing in exemplary innova- control options. lence in Indian Pro Sound & Light tualized and designed by Hi-Tech Audio, tions in lighting technology, and opening The next award for Best Technology Industry went to a name that needs no created a visual identity for the museum up lighting creativity opportunities for Innovation, for bringing in exemplary introduction. Awarded in recognition of by highlighting the interactive funda- entertainment venues and lighting de- innovations in audio engineering went his acumen in manufacturing and devel- mentals of the museum. Readers can sign engineers, went to the powerful LED to Bose Professional for the EdgeMax oping global distribution of “Made in catch the full story in the Mar-Apr issue lighting control software Madrix. loudspeakers, featuring proprietary India” pro audio products, this coveted of PALM technology magazine on www. The next award for Best Professional Bose PhaseGuide technology. award went to Anindya Mukherjee of palmtechnology.in Audio Product, which redefines ap- Two of India’s top most distribu- Sonodyne.

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