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avt growth continues with addition of four new Audio specialists
Leading audio visual value-added distributor avt has expanded its existing audio strength with the recent employment of no less than four dedicated audio experts. “In February 2018 we were honoured to have been selected by HARMAN Professional Solutions to take on distribution of their suite of professional brands including JBL Professional, BSS, Crown and AKG…
Read MoreBring a Group to ENTECH Roadshow
Do you have a Group? Invite your Facebook Group or mates to meet up at the new ENTECH CAFE on the show floor, and enjoy free barista coffee or a hot beverage on us. First trialled at ENTECH NZ, the Cafe quickly became a hang spot, and there’s nothing we like more than getting industry…
Read MoreDPA d:vote CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone
ROAD TEST DPA d:vote CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone by Jimmy Den-Ouden. DPA makes premium level condenser microphones. Before leaving the factory, each mic capsule they make is measured on and off axis to verify it performs to spec. They’re the kind of company who wanted to make a wind-screen for handheld mics which better rejected…
Read MoreJPRO Appointed as Key Digital Distribution Partner for New Zealand
Leading New Zealand professional audio distribution and A/V solutions company JPRO has been appointed as distribution partner for digital video technology company Key Digital. Key Digital provides digital signal management solutions for high-end video and control systems, including Enterprise AV over IP. The company manufactures its own lines of video switchers, extenders, cables, amplifiers, boosters,…
Read More‘A’ adds ‘V’ at ISE
Pic – Hot product at ISE – Dante AV What better place than at the world’s largest AV show for ‘A’ to finally find its ‘V’? The first day of the Amsterdam mega tech-fest saw two titans of the AoIP world, Audinate and QSC, officially launch products that add video-over-IP to their market leading networked…
Read MoreRoad Test: DMXKing LeDMX4 PRO
ROAD TEST Road Test: DMXKing LeDMX4 PRO by Alistair Swanson & Alex Woodmansey Co-Directors, Light Innovations. Launched in 2017 by Alex Woodmansey and Alastair Swanson, Light Innovations was created because of our love of building things for theatre, and knowledge of electronics and LED lighting. Specialising in custom electronics and lighting solutions, we work…
Read MoreTake It Outside – PA in The Great Outdoors
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Take It Outside – PA in The Great Outdoors by Benjamin Page, Brand Ambassador – Harman Pro Audio, avt. avt’s Benjamin Page shares his top seven tips on designing and installing PAs in sports grounds and other outdoor spaces. 1 – Understand the space, and calculate the dispersion and SPL required to…
Read MoreROAD TEST: ACME XA-1000 BSWF
ROAD TEST ACME XA-1000 BSWF by Dan Evans, Lighting Director, NW Group. Dan Evans is a renowned Lighting Designer based in Melbourne Australia. For over 20 years, he has designed a wide variety of shows and events in Australia and around the world. He specialises in high impact technical production and creative portrayal of emotion…
Read MoreAstera LED Announces ULA Group as Exclusive Australian and New Zealand Distributor
Pic: Astera’s Sebastian Bueckle and ULA’s Con Biviano Leading battery powered wireless LED manufacturer Astera LED has announced the ULA Group to be its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor. Says Astera’s sales and marketing director, Sebastian Bückle, “I see huge potential in the Australian and New Zealand markets, which are highly developed, innovative in…
Read MoreDante adds Video – Dante AV debuts at ISE next week!
The tipping point of convergence looks like it’s finally here; Audinate’s new codec agnostic Dante AV Module has been released for manufacturers to incorporate into their products. We’re currently wishing we’d actually bought shares in the company back when we could afford them! We’ll be at ISE next week to get the first look at…
Read MoreMore Audio for Sport – The P.A. People prescribe Bose and Linea Research for Sydney FC
Sydneys’ The P.A. People have recreated their iconic ‘Speaker Carts’ that were originally designed two decades ago to provide quality sound reinforcement in stadiums, and in the process, have significantly expanded their inventory of Bose ShowMatch Delta-Q cabinets and Linea Research amplification. “Shortly after we deployed our first Bose ShowMatch system for the Sydney Kings…
Read MoreMagic Millions Place a Sure Bet with VuePix & Acme
Magic Millions’ facility on the Gold Coast has just undergone a major upgrade of their sale auditorium, including an investment in a brand new audio visual system. The famous ‘The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival’ and Raceday is held over a ten day period annually each January to coincide with the flagship Yearling Sale. The famous Magic…
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