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Vale Eric Robinson, live production pioneer
JPJ Audio chief Eric Robinson died on November 11 from complications with cancer. He had just turned 67 and had retired to Port Douglas. Eric was the best known pioneer of Australian live production, having taken control of Jands in 1970 from its founders. Eric and the Mulholland brothers Paul and David drove Jands hard,…
Read MoreRadial’s McBoost is now shipping
Radial Engineering Ltd recently announced that the McBoost is now shipping. The McBoost is a 100% discrete, class-A dual FET signal booster for low output dynamic and ribbon microphones. According to Radial’s Jay Porter: “At Radial, we are constantly being tasked to come up with solutions to problems that audio engineers face as part of their…
Read MoreSupport On Tap – why Optical Audio chose Clear-Com for the 15th Pacific Games
Optical Audio is a boutique provider of high-end audio processing, communications and control equipment working out of Melbourne, Australia. Technical Director Jason Read heads up a full time team of three employees, working with a team of regular contractors on the big gigs. “We supply a service, managed within our current staffing, that ensures we…
Read MoreThe warm disco atmosphere of Chic illuminated by Clay Paky
Nile Rodgers, the guitarist and founder of Chic, is the man who got the entire planet dancing to the rhythms of The Freak and Good Times. He has also left his mark on famous songs by Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran and Madonna, right up to a recent cooperation with Daft Punk (3 Grammy…
Read MoreSGM resets, biz as usual
Despite reports it had filed for bankruptcy, SGM has in fact restructured with a keynote new investor. “After a period of disagreement between shareholders about the future capital structure, the board of directors had no other option than to apply for a proceeding aiming to restructure the company. On November 9th at 18:00, SGM was…
Read MoreThe Blues Begs for VUE Audiotechnik
The 2015 Big Blues Bender held at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada recently wrapped up with much praise for the high level of production. Las Vegas, NV based H.A.S Productions provided staging, lighting, and an all VUE-based audio design for the 4-day, multi-stage event they have had as a client since the festivals inception. This…
Read MoreProPlex EZ-LAN Presented with LDI 2015 Debuting Product Award
In a ceremony during the LDI 2015 tradeshow last week, Live Design recognised the new ProPlex EZ-LAN Unity 20 with an LDI 2015 Best Debuting Product of the Year Award. ProPlex’s revolutionary new EZ-LAN makes managing today’s complex show networking easier and accessible for everyone. These simple to operate yet powerful managed Gigabit Ethernet switches…
Read MoreCanberra Theatre Centre Upgrades with ETC and Sound Advice
Keeping the customer satisfied is vital for any business that wants to stay in business, even if it means a major investment. It’s certainly worked for the team at the national capital’s premier performing arts centre, the Canberra Theatre Centre – they’re now enjoying the applause after installing a top-notch lighting system with the support…
Read MoreThe P.A. People Installs Video Wall For ACMA Facility
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is Australia’s regulator for broadcasting, the internet, radio communications, and telecommunications. Within their Pyrmont office in Sydney they required a fit-out for a centrepiece video wall within the foyer. The video wall communicates important ACMA messages to visitors via informative presentations that display via a networked PC. It…
Read MoreJands Vista First Choice For UK University
UK – A.C. Special Projects Ltd. (ACSP) have specified, supplied and installed cutting-edge performance lighting systems for two separate drama studios at Buckinghamshire New University’s High Wycombe Campus. Having previously supplied lighting systems for several other performance areas on the Campus, the University approached ACSP to deliver solutions to meet their latest studio technical needs.…
Read MorePhil Kelly funeral notice
Intercity Hire, Gearhouse & Impact AV. Funeral: Friday 30th October at 11am Hillsong Chapel Corner Solent Circuit and Norwest Bvd Bella Vista Phil requested no flowers, instead a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation, the charity that grants wishes to sick children. A donation box and envelopes will be available at the service.
Read MoreJoe DeAbreu funeral notice
Founder of Austage Events. Funeral: Monday 2nd Nov at 12.00 midday. St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 392 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville. The family have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations to aid in finding a cure for asbestos cancer would be preferable. There will be envelopes at the Church.
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