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Aveo Systems Appoints Jands as Distributor
NEWS Aveo Systems has announced the appointment of Jands Pty Ltd as its exclusive distributor in the Australia-New Zealand region. Aveo Systems’ Mira Connect provides an intuitive and simple user experience for rooms of all sizes. Mira Connect manages all of the equipment in the room including audio and video conferencing solutions and Zoom Rooms,…
Read MoreClear-Com Freespeak II
ROAD TEST Anthony Skerman Anthony Skerman is a Technical Director at CMS Australasia, a customer-driven, bespoke event production company with offices in Melbourne and Brisbane, and presence in Sydney and Perth. CMS provide servvies in media and content creation, theming, live streaming, and sports pres, in addition to the core technical backbone of AV and…
Read MoreHere today… and tomorrow… and the next day
INSTALLATION by John O’Brien. Shows and live productions are pretty transitory affairs. Huge efforts go into the logistics and budgeting for just one show and then, save for a few faded flyers and fanboy clips on the internet, the next day it’s all but a memory. Permanent installations are just that – permanent. They will…
Read MoreThe Fine Art (-Net) of Lighting Network Node Selection
HOW TO by Alex Hughes. Selecting core equipment in any area of the entertainment industry can be a difficult process for any business, big or small. The world of transmitting and receiving basic DMX universes shouldn’t be that tough, but the plethora of devices range in price from suspiciously cheap to those that must be…
Read MoreMaximise Your Meeting Room Flexibility with Sennheiser
INSTALLATION Save time and costs with flexible beamforming technology The trend towards beamforming technology is now revolutionising the microphone market. What makes this technology particularly attractive for meetings is that it localises and evaluates sound sources and suppresses interference. For both installation and use, beamforming products perform better than conventional microphones. The benefits range from…
Read MoreVale Brian Downie (1948 – 2019)
via Live Performance Australia, 23 September LPA was very saddened to hear of the passing of much loved Technical Director, Brian Downie last Friday. Our thoughts and sincerest condolences are with Brian’s partner Thomas, and his family, friends and colleagues. Below are some lovely words in memory of Brian Downie provided by Gordon Frost Organisation (GFO):…
Read MoreSymetrix Composer 7.2 Adds Email Notification, Amp Monitoring, and More
Symetrix, manufacturer of high performance audio hardware and software for the installed sound market, has released Composer 7.2 for Windows, the latest version of its powerful, yet intuitive programming software for Edge, Radius NX, Prism, and Solus NX DSPs. Composer enables integrators to program a complete end-to-end DSP signal path using just one application. Version…
Read MoreAstera is a Match for the Titans
Titan Fitness is an independently-owned fitness studio in Coogee, NSW, which prides itself on being a unique experience with a dedicated team of instructors and experts plus state-of-the-art facilities focussed on offering the highest standards of equipment and inspiration to its members. The fully-equipped 4-floor facility has been open since 2009, and its Spin Studio…
Read MoreAmber Technology launches Learning Glass
NEWS Amber Technology launches Learning Glass lightboard products in Australia and New Zealand Created by Dr Matt Anderson, Physics Professor at San Diego State University, Learning Glass allows lecturers and presenters to scribe instructional text and drawings onto a transparent glass board, while the audience can see through to the scriber. The Learning Glass lightboard…
Read MoreDope Lemon
ROADSKILLS by Cat Strom.Photo Credits: Stefan José / Ashley Mar Angus Stone is so into his own lighting he purchased his own Robe fixtures for his latest tour! Dope Lemon returned to the stage for their first headline tour in three years and audiences were invited to step into the real world of Angus Stone…
Read MoreDo you understand? Intelligibility
INSTALLATION by Simon Byrne. Obviously an audience needs to be able to understand what is spoken or sung. That is, the performance must be intelligible. Therefore well implemented PA systems combined with acceptable acoustics are crucial for this to be achieved. This becomes a major safety issue for evacuation PA systems in buildings such as…
Read MoreListen Technologies Acquires AudioConexus
Listen Technologies strengthens tour offering through acquisition Listen Technologies Corporation, the leading provider of assistive listening systems for 21 years, has acquired AudioConexus, Inc., the leader in creative, multilingual and accessible tour solutions. AudioConexus helps sightseeing tour operators engage visitors with technology and services that complement Listen Technologies’ portfolio of assistive listening and tour guide…
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