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Energy supply in all directions with the new igus e-spool standard from Treotham
Roll up 21 metres of cables and hoses safely without a motor Whether at lofty heights, flat on the ground or in depth. With the e-spool – the slip-ring-free cable drum – Treotham offers an energy supply for different application scenarios. The compact, spring-driven system can safely guide energy, media or fibre optic data cables.…
Read MoreSydney Theatre Company Switches to CORE by DPA
Better dynamic range and improved resilience to harsh treatment on and off stage is a key reason why STC is investing in d:screet CORE 4061 Miniature Microphones. Alleroed, Denmark. June 18th 2019: As a long-term user of DPA microphones, the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has been quick to adopt the Danish manufacturer’s CORE by…
Read MoreAdamson installed at the MCEC, brings in the big guns for Hillsong
by Jason Allen Dramatically increasing its attractiveness for concert production, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has invested in an Adamson S10 line array system, complemented by E119 subwoofers, and CS7p dual 7” loudspeakers for infill; the world’s first powered, Milan-ready dipole loudspeaker with network redundancy. Completing the package are lab.gruppen amps with Lake processing.…
Read MoreNightlife Music to soundtrack the Australian pavilion World Expo 2020 Dubai
Nightlife Music has been announced as the music content technology partner for the Australian Pavilion at World Expo 2020 in Dubai. Founder Mark Brownlee said working closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and its other Expo affiliates, Nightlife will be the link between the creatives being spotlighted and the 2.5 million visitors…
Read MoreThe Empire Strips Back in America
Photos by Peter Rubie Hugely successful Australian burlesque Star Wars parody “The Empire Strips Back” has just completed its most extensive North American tour to date, also visiting Canada for the first time, complete with a suitably boisterous lightshow designed by Peter Rubie, featuring 30 x Robe Spiider LED wash beams as the core moving…
Read MoreThe Importance of Networked Asset Management for AV
BUSINESS The Importance of Networked Asset Management for AV by Jands’ Chris Ling, Business Development Manager (Corporate, Education & Government NSW, QLD & ACT). As many of you would know, the requirement for Corporate ICT teams to be the gatekeepers of everything that sits on their network is increasing. Many of us…
Read MoreAmber Technology hits the road for the biggest industry Showcase event
Amber Technology will be hosting its annual Showcase roadshow from 15 July to 22 August. This event is an opportunity for Amber Technology to update the industry on latest products, technology updates and demonstrations of its extensive Integrated Solutions portfolio. Five Showcase events will be held across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and delegates…
Read MoreNew Chapter for Schoeps in Australia
Pic: Studio Connections’ Deb Sloss German high end microphone manufacturer Schoeps has appointed Studio Connections Australia as its distributor for Australia as of June 1, 2019. The appointment follows a thorough evaluation between the two companies in the past few months. As Deborah Sloss from Studio Connections Australia puts it; “We are delighted to begin…
Read MoreMeyer Sound Galileo GALAXY Leads the Way with Milan Certification from Avnu Alliance
Today, Meyer Sound announces that its Galileo® GALAXY™ network platform has been certified as fully compliant with the new, AVB-based, Milan deterministic network protocol. Milan certification, provided through Avnu Alliance, ensures that Galileo GALAXY processors will offer seamless interoperability with all other Milan-certified devices in the signal chain, regardless of function or manufacturer. GALAXY is among…
Read MoreEventec to distribute PR Lighting in Australia
The addition of PR Lighting as an established professional lighting brand with a rich history and innovative products is an exciting milestone for Eventec. Their team is excited to distribute PR’s range, which will complement their current offerings from Event Lighting, Event Pixels, Antari and DGX. Sasha Xiong, Deputy General Manager of PR Lighting is…
Read MoreHuawei fallout hits the AV sector
The recent decision by the US government to add Huawei to the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List effectively bans American companies from dealing with the Chinese telco giant. The immediate aftermath saw Google pull support from Huawei for its Android operating system, along with access to the Google Play store…
Read MoreAvolites in Anti-Counterfeit Fight Back with major console manufacturer’s alliance
Avolites says the AvoKey is a turning point in the fight against counterfeiters In Park Royal, West London, a digital fight back is brewing. Innovation is being threatened by replication. Progress is under attack. Counterfeiting is becoming more commonplace, and Avolites is saying ‘the first rule of the fight back is let’s talk about the…
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