Posts by Jason Allen
HARMAN acquires AMX
HARMAN, the conglomerate behind such brands as Soundcraft, dbx, BSS and JBL, today announced it has signed an agreement with The Duchossois Group, Inc. and its affiliates to acquire control systems manufacturer AMX for US$365 million. AMX is the leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems and audio and video switching and distributing solutions. The…
Read MoreHitachi and Hills launch latest in projection technology
The latest in projection technology was unveiled in Sydney last week at an exclusive VIP event hosted by Hitachi and Hills Ltd. Hitachi Managing Director Hitoshi Ishihara welcomed more than 120 guests to the launch, which provided the opportunity for industry partners to inspect concept projectors, the newest products in the Large Venue and Ultra…
Read MorePerth Wildcats score extra Points!
The Perth Wildcats have taken out the 2014 NBL Championship, continuing their amazing run of 28 straight playoff appearances. Mega Vision Sound and Lighting supported the team throughout the 2013-2014 season, creating great production for every match played at their home ground, Perth Arena, a.k.a ‘The Jungle’. The lighting rig consisted of 12 Robe Pointes, 8 Robin MMX Spots and…
Read MoreYou’re invited: EV ETX Powered Loudspeakers Launch Event – 22 May
You are invited to experience EV’s latest loudspeaker offering, the ETX Powered series in their natural habitat: a concert venue. Where: Starlight Room, Wenty Leagues Club, 50 Smith St, Wentworthville When: 7-9 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2014 Attractions: Hearing best-in-class speakers in a large venue, drinks, food, live music. We might even fire up the just-installed EV…
Read MoreThe P.A. People at The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix – ‘The Biggest Pop-Up Event in Australia’
The P.A. People are no strangers to large sporting events, counting the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the FIFA World Cup as clients. But there’s something special about the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix. As Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation declared during a contractors’ thankyou breakfast held on site prior to the…
Read MoreHills Hits The Road
Hills Limited is today kicking off a National Road Show with the unveiling of two Innovation Airstream vans that will hit the road to engage with customers and suppliers about Hills transformational journey. “Hills is undergoing a company-wide transformation that will deliver a wider range of products and more integrated services that will vastly improve…
Read MoreTC Electronic LM1n, LM2n and LM6n Loudness Meter Plug-Ins
TC Electronic is proud to announce that its three new loudness meter plug-ins for audio and video editing systems are now available at www.tc-now.com. The new LM2n and LM6n meters offer a wealth of new features plus the acclaimed and easy to use Radar View. The LM1n plug-in is a brand new addition to a…
Read MoreMichael Montgomerie-Williams joins ULA Group Sales Team
Michael Montgomerie-Willams has joined the ULA Group Sales team as a National Account Manager. Michael comes with an enthusiastic approach and a vast industry experience – starting his first gig back in 1985 in a little pub in St Kilda with just a few PAR cans … to working with some of the biggest cover bands…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Plug-in To Soundcraft
All Soundcraft digital consoles give you fantastic results with their Lexicon FX, BSS Graphic EQ’s and dbx dynamics, but sometimes you just want to use that vintage based plug-in that you love so much. Introducing the new Soundcraft Realtime Rack. The Realtime Rack is a collaboration between Soundcraft and renowned plug-in manufacturer Universal Audio which…
Read MoreVision and Hills SVL join forces in Australia
Vision, a manufacturer of AV installation products, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hills SVL in Australia. Vision offers a wide range of AV services and applications, including staging; rental; digital signage; and corporate installations. Vision’s General Manager Stuart Lockhart said “We’re delighted to announce this new partnership with Hills SVL who are well…
Read MoreGet on board for Avolites Webinars
Avolites introduces on-line training sessions for the users of their lighting consoles and media control products. The Avolites Go-To-Meeting provides you with a tool to view Avolites Titan Simulator. You will be able to view the latest features demonstrated by the Avolites trainer and have the ability to ask questions. The webinars will be hosted…
Read More10,000 and Kounting….
Launched in mid-2009 QSC’s K-Series took a very different slant on the powered speaker. It was the first product that combined the company’s amplifier, speaker and DSP technologies, and with its unique combination of clean, corporate looks, plenty of headroom, comprehensive interconnectivity, and a new level of performance and audio accuracy, the K-Series hit a…
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