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ETC’s Ion gets an upgrade: introducing Ion Xe consoles
For nearly a decade, ETC’s Ion® consoles have brought powerful control to theatres, concert venues, studios and events around the world. Now, with the release of two Ion Xe consoles and two new fader wings, the small but mighty workhorse of the Eos® Family gets an upgrade. Power in a small package With compact footprints…
Read MoreTHE U 87 RHODIUM EDITION
NEUMANN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE LEGENDARY MICROPHONE WITH THE ULTIMATE LIMITED EDITION There is an elite category of products that exist outside of the march of time – transcending their moment to become timeless icons. In the world of recording, the Neumann U 87 is one such legend. For 50 years this professional studio…
Read MoreSwitchcraft introduce AudioFix 303 Adapter
Switchcraft have introduced the AudioFix 303 Inline XLR Audio Controller – a lifesaver in the studio or onstage. The 303 provides three easily accessible, switchable control functions. It has a -20dB pad if your source is too loud, ground lift for eliminating unwanted buzz and a 180-degree invert for polarity issues. The all metal design…
Read MoreRobe launches new MegaPointe worldwide
Robe goes Mega with the global launch of its much anticipated new multi-functional moving light fixture … the MegaPointe! MegaPointe is set to define new standards and expectations in moving light technology … taking the original concept of the all-in-one fixture … to a whole new level. Utilizing an exclusive 470W short-arc lightsource, Robe’s diligently…
Read MoreCore510i plus, plus
QSC has released three additions to the Q-SYS Platform, a Core processor, a very convenient I/O device, and a touch screen panel. An evolution of the Core 500 the Core 510i leverages the latest Intel™ platform using a QSC-developed Linux™ realtime operating system to deliver a hugely powerful audio/video/control (AVC) solution. Very flexible audio I/O…
Read MoreShure Releases Super 55-BLK Deluxe Vocal Microphone Pitch Black Edition
The Iconic Model 55 Unidyne® Gets a Refresh for the Holidays Shure Incorporated, the world’s leading microphone manufacturer, today announced the release of a limited quantity of the Super 55-BLK Deluxe Vocal Microphone Pitch Black Edition, in time for the upcoming holiday season. The new Super 55 Pitch Black Edition is a modern take…
Read MoreSwitchcraft introduce Redesigned 1/4” Plugs with Rubber Flex Relief
Switchcraft have introduced their new style 1/4″ Mono and Stereo 6.35mm Plugs – the 280F series. Using the same tried and tested plug fingers as the 270, 280 and 297 plugs they are housed in a sleek, ‘re-designed’ nickel die cast handle with true rubber flex relief. Instrument cables are constantly plugged in and removed…
Read MoreGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Gears up with VuePix
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) invests in a great quantity of VuePix ER series panels. With an extremely busy first half of the year and an exciting anticipation of upcoming international events happening on the coast in 2018, the GCCEC is the first venue in Australia investing in a large LED rental inventory…
Read MoreJPJ Audio and Thousands of Southern Stars
Thousands of performers and spectators converged on the WIN Entertainment Centre last month, as the annual Southern Stars school arena show hit town. More than 3000 student from primary and high schools in the southern schools region performed with the show also including soloists, a 500 piece choir, and orchestra and an indigenous dance company. Students…
Read MoreCanberra Theatre Centre upgrades to GDS ArcSystem
Canberra Theatre Centre is Canberra’s premier performing arts venue comprising of the 1,240 seat Canberra Theatre, The Playhouse seating 614 and The Courtyard Studio, an intimate rehearsal and performance space that seats up to 92 patrons. The Canberra Theatre and The Playhouse were in need of new house lighting systems and so a tender was…
Read MoreWhat next for Meyer Sound in Australia?
The recent termination of the Australian distributor of Meyer Sound products leaves a big question: what happens now? While CX waits for a response from Meyer Sound in Berkely, we spoke to Steve Devine, a partner in the former distribution company, which is Meyer Sound Australia. The other partner is Harley Richardson. “The cost of…
Read MoreThe Sun-Herald City2Surf – 2017 … The P.A. People notch up another year!
The Sun-Herald City2Surf, the worlds’ largest fun run, was once again an event with some interesting challenges. Moving 80,000 runners and spectators in and out of Sydney’s CBD and the iconic Bondi Beach tourist location, has its’ logistical issues. The P.A. People is a small but integral part of that substantial exercise. As in previous…
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