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Networking – the Cables
NETWORKING Networking – the Cables by Simon Byrne. In this piece we’ll discuss the cabling for a robust IP network in a show environment. If you want to get geeky with IP addresses, subnets, DHCP servers and the like, check out my previous article “Mission Critical Show Networks” in CX118 (Sept 2016). It is…
Read MoreUnilumin Unano Design Awarded “Best of the Best”
Unano – Unilumin’s premium 1mm rental & fine pitch LED display – has just won the top design award “Red Dot Award 2019: best of the best”. With its aesthetic and practical design, Unano’s superb visual effect, highly protective features, and conveniences power the demanding video solutions in premium rental events & broadcast applications. Unano…
Read MoreRoadtest: QSC CP Series Loudspeakers
ROADTEST QSC CP Series Loudspeakers by Loren Alldrin. Though it seems counterintuitive, self-powered loudspeakers have dropped in price even as they’ve grown more powerful and flexible. As a leader in self-powered speakers, QSC has helped this dynamic play out over the last few decades. QSC’s new CP Series speakers are designed to give this…
Read MorePhil Collins
ROADSKILLS Phil Collins by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: Mhvogel.de Cheekily entitled I’m Not Dead Yet, Phil Collins’ current tour proves just that! With production and lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, the show has been touring the world for almost two years with associate lighting designer Roland Greil at the helm of the MA2 console. “It’s…
Read MoreWSPAC, the best lyric theatre you never heard of
TUESDAY 26 MARCH: By Julius Grafton. CX today had an unofficial visit to the building site that is the Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre, and we can confirm that the rumours are true and untrue. The volume of chatter around this project has become loud in recent weeks, leading us to go and have a…
Read MoreNetworking – Not Just 1s & 0s
NETWORKING Networking – Not Just 1s & 0s by John O’Brien. My dictionary defines ‘networking’ as “a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.” No routers, no switchers, and no RJ-45s. This is a tech magazine targeted at an industry that is in transition from…
Read MoreLSC Lighting Systems Back at Prolight + Sound 2019
LSC Lighting Systems will once again be exhibiting at the forthcoming 2019 Prolight + Sound show in Germany, Hall 12.1/C67. This show will see the official release of the new DINrail range of LSC products including LED drivers, MDR DMX RDM splitters and a preview of the new Mantra Mini DINrail playback unit and Houston…
Read MoreHOW TO: Get the Best out of Your Zero 88 FLX S Lighting Console
HOW TO Get the Best out of Your Zero 88 FLX S Lighting Console. presented by Clearlight Shows. Recognising that programming time continues to become ever-tighter and more precious, Zero 88 has streamlined key elements of FLX S to assist with all the prep work, getting the user ready to operate even quicker. “RigSync”…
Read MoreNew qualification for New Zealand technicians
News New qualification to upskill the talented technicians driving Kiwi entertainment and events The technical experts who create magical performances and events have a new qualification to harness their skills, through Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for the performing arts. March 21 – At a launch party at the Auckland Arts Festival…
Read MoreToi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Lighting Upgrade
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, is New Zealand’s leading tertiary provider of performing arts and screen training, with almost 50 years of heritage. Located in Wellington, New Zealand at Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre. It offers Degrees in Acting, Design (Stage & Screen) Arts Management, and Diplomas in Costume and Set and Props…
Read MoreEntech 2019 – Show News and Announcements
ENTECH ROADSHOW 2019! Here are some news and announcements for each capital city exhibition… Entech Roadshow – March 5 – 19 in most capital cities Website | Facebook Check-out some feature products on show at Entech here And you could win one of these prizes just by attending … ENTECH PERTH – Tuesday March…
Read MoreNew Zealand 2019 – Industry insiders view
NEW ZEALAND New Zealand 2019 – Industry insiders predict growth but are plagued by skills shortages by Jenny Barrett. Every sector of the industry is oozing with optimism when asked about 2019. It seems the only issue is where to find the men and women who are actually going to pull all these projects together. Staff…
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