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Inaugural ACETA Convention – our peak body flexes its muscles
Conferencing The Inaugural ACETA Convention our peak body flexes its muscles By Jason Allen. The inaugural ACETA Convention in Wangaratta was described by one industry stalwart as “the best industry event I’ve attended worldwide, ever”. From Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May, the most influential and prescient members of the commercial and entertainment technology sectors…
Read MoreUse it or Lose it
Regulars Use it or Lose it. By Simon Byrne. If you are a small to medium profitable production company thinking of buying some new gear, this month is a great time to do it. The May Federal Budget extended the simplified depreciation rules allowing the instant write off threshold for assets up to $20,000 to…
Read MoreDevine set to shake up speaker sales
By Julius Grafton. The professional audio trade at the top end is a wonderful fusion of the latest technology, acoustician theory and psychology because – and it’s a big because – the top brands are all quite close in specification. And you can’t ‘see’ sound. A top brand is a best choice because these manufacturers…
Read MoreHow To: Configure an Acoustic Echo Cancellation reference with ClearOne ConvergePro2
How To Configure an Acoustic Echo Cancellation reference with ClearOne ConvergePro2 Proudly presented by ClearOne ConvergePro2 units are devices and software designed specifically for premium auto-mixing, microphone management and AEC for the conferencing professional. The environment is optimised for the 99% of use cases where microphone systems are used in conjunction with native…
Read MoreHow to: Fix frequency problems in wireless mics
How to: Fix frequency problems in wireless mics By Jeff MacKenzie – Manager, Applications Engineering and Training, Jands Pty Ltd Having problems with your wireless microphone system? Symptoms such as drop-outs and re duced range are often assumed to be caused by faulty hardware. However often issues such as these are caused by poor frequency…
Read MoreSteve Devine joins NAS
National Audio Systems is pleased to announce that industry veteran Steve Devine will be joining the company in a national business development role. “Steve’s in-depth knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand market along with the wealth of experience and contacts he brings with him makes him a perfect choice as we expand our business…
Read MoreTech Tips
Anytrans – I’ve been a Mac user for about ten years and appreciate how well they are built and generally speaking, I like how things are thought through. The notable exception is iTunes which I think is a train wreck! As a professional user, I often have to wrangle audio or video from, or to…
Read MoreBlackmagic Design Atem Television Studio Pro HD Production Switcher
Road Test Blackmagic Design Atem Television Studio Pro HD Production Switcher By Alex Schwindt. Alex Schwindt is the Film Team Director at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC. He also does freelance media creation and consulting through Alex Schwindt Media. This review was first published in Church Production Magazine. Accessible enough for volunteer operators to…
Read MoreMandylights creates ‘The Liminal Hour’ magic with Antari atmospheric effects
‘The Liminal Hour’ is a theatrical experience designed by the artists at Mandylights, Earth Visual & Physical Inc, Jacob Nash and James Brown, transforming the Barangaroo’s Wulugul walk in Sydney into a magical bushland. As a part of the Vivid festival in Sydney, the show features an enormous six metre high illuminated artwork named Marri…
Read MoreGearhouse Broadcast On The Ball with Shure Axient Digital and Clear-Com
The frenetic pace of the Rugby Sevens and Tens competitions sees stripped-down teams competing in a gala atmosphere with lightning fast-halves and quick turnarounds between games. To sporting audio and comms provider Gearhouse Broadcast, this means having around 40 referees fitted with wireless mics and monitoring, sending audio to broadcast and the coaches, and receiving…
Read MoreMissy Higgins Solastalgia Tour
Roadskills Missy Higgins Solastalgia Tour By Cat Strom. Photos: Troy Constable Nine time ARIA Award winner and Australian favourite, Missy Higgins sold out her national tour in record time. Singer-songwriter Missy Higgins launched her long-awaited fifth studio album, Solastalgia, with an Australian tour in May. Kait Hall has been working as Missy’s lighting and set designer…
Read MoreAyrton brings new innovations to Australia with Show Technology Open Houses
What do the world’s successful inventors have in common? Innovation and ingenuity in bucket-loads! “Each new technological innovation begins in the same way,” says Michael Althaus, Ayrton’s Global Sales Director. “Suddenly the world sees a new kid on the market, pushing the boundaries whilst other manufacturers were busy with the legacy of old technology. For…
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