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Mets approached Andrew about the potential itself on being a unique experience with a lighting installation, wanting to ensure that Titan Fitness stays at the forefront of dedicated team of instructors and experts the game. “Any gym can have the same plus state-of-the-art facilities focussed on equipment and classes, but not everyone has the same focus on ensuring that every offering the highest standards of equipment customer’s experience and interaction is the and inspiration to its members. best and most positive possible,” he stated. He and Andrew have both noticed lighting The fully-equipped 4-floor facility has been Aeromic has been supplying and playing more of a role in fitness spaces with open since 2009, and its Spin Studio has manufacturing audio and AV products to the some of the progressive overseas operators, recently seen the installation of 24 Astera fitness and professional health industries and they recognise the positive benefits that AX1 Pixel Tubes in a ground-breaking new since 1994, and Titan Fitness has been lighting and colours can have on moods and LED lighting installation, supplied to installers a client for some time, explained Andrew an environment. Aeromic by Astera’s Australian distributor, Zarounas, Aeromic’s director and co-owner. ULA Group. He and Titan Fitness CEO Mets Analin share Mets specifically wanted lighting in the 6 | SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWS and other non-technical staff, and the App- based control is a big hit with the instructors. “The Astera App is a perfect solution,” enthuses Thor. “Coupled with the sound-to- light functionality, it works beautifully and doesn’t put people off exploring the many possibilities.” A range of different sequences specifically for Titan Fitness have been programmed including walk in, warm up, cool down and high energy states which can be activated, changed and controlled at the tap of a button Spin Room where he thought it would be create great lighting effects without needing in the app. Some of the sequences are sound- invigorating and energising to have different complex DMX programming!” to-light triggered; the Astera ART7 interface lighting states, colours, and sequences box listens for 32 discrete frequencies in the In the world of fitness, simplicity is essential, available to the instructors as they developed music, so when sound-to-light is applied it and the AX1s allow a large variety of lighting their classes. produces a dynamic effect. sequences to be accessed at the touch of a Andrew compiled a plan of what he thought button, which was a key factor in the decision. Everyone is delighted with the results. “Music would work well and look good utilising and lighting are extremely important in our Thor visited the site several times to get the AX1s, then he and Thor Andre, ULA’s setup – it really does enhance the workout for the installation just so and to answer all the technical sales & support specialist, got our members and instructors,” commented questions that arose during the process. together and finalised the design. Two Pixel Mets, who adds that they have seen an “Without that fundamental relationship, I Tubes are mounted vertically in each corner of increase in class numbers since the lighting may have chosen different products,” stated the room, with four rows of four tubes rigged was installed. Andrew. The combination of the quality of the in the ceiling above all the spin machines. product, the fact that it is IP65 rated - spin Thor sees great potential for this style of All the tubes are controlled via an ART7 studios have a high humidity - and the App lighting system: “It is all about making it AsteraBox CRMX interface and an iPad control were the main three features clinching fun and interesting for those working out, running the Astera App. the decision. and professionals at the cutting edge of the commercial fitness industry like Metz Andrew selected the Pixel Tubes after The installation also needed to be easily recognise that.” conversations with Mets, and because “they operable by fitness trainers and managers Pro who supported us throughout our short QSC ‘Aligns’ time together. Thanks to our staff who Soundcorp ends Distribution as QSC committed to QSC with enthusiasm and passion and delivered on everything that was retail sales – Pro Returns to TAG asked of them. Finally, and most importantly, I would like to thank all of our dealers who Focuses On B2B In early August, 18 months after Jands believed in Jands and QSC and helped us were appointed the QSC Pro Distributor for deliver a great result.” said Paul Mulholland. And Integration Australia, Marcus Winkler, Managing Director QSC then announced that TAG will again As part of the acquisition of Soundcorp QSC EMEA GmbH, issued a 30 day “no fault” distribute its Live Sound and Systems and Rutledge AV by American AV giant notice of termination. Jands originally agreed solutions in Australia, effective immediately. Diversified, Soundcorp are restructuring to take on the distribution following an their core business model. approach by QSC stating they were looking “We are thrilled to expand our 25-year for an improvement in their Pro business and strategic partnership with TAG,” said Andy Soundcorp discontinued the retail positioning in Australia. Pearce, QSC Director of Sales for APAC, side of their business and closed their who will be managing the transition. “TAG beautifully appointed shop in South “When we first met with QSC Pro we were brings the same level of expertise and Melbourne on Friday 9 August 2019. given six key areas that QSC wanted to passion to the new CP Series loudspeakers, They will also be closing their online target for improvement in Australia” said the expanding “World of K” loudspeakers/ business over the coming weeks as they Geoff Smith, General Manager Jands subwoofer portfolio and TouchMix Series, as clear remaining stock through their eBay Distribution. “Last month we completed our it brings to the Q-SYS Ecosystem.” store. first full fiscal year with QSC Pro and Jands have delivered on all requirements, including “Our customers in Australia are comprised of Soundcorp’s focus moving forward is as we understand it, growing the business sophisticated users who demand solutions business-to-business sales and audio by about 20%.