Surge in Visitors from Stage Sound and Lighting for Event Industry
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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 July - August 2018 26 SHOW REVIEW 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 India’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 27 July - August 2018 SHOW REVIEW 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 Bollywood 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 Goa, 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. July - August 2018 28 SHOW REVIEW 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.