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ETC Ion Xe Lighting Console
Road Test ETC Ion Xe Lighting Console By Jim Kumorek. Recently, Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) released the latest member of its Eos console line, the Ion Xe lighting console. There are two versions of the console: one with 20 hardware faders (the model we reviewed), and one without. The Ion series is in the middle…
Read MorePro Light & Sound 2018 Frankfurt still delivers
TRADESHOW REPORT Pro Light & Sound 2018 Frankfurt still delivers By Julius Grafton. While PL&S was once the eighth wonder of the trade-show world, it still packs a punch for hordes of tech-heads from everywhere. Including Australia and New Zealand, since I kept running into people I wanted to talk to, and some I did…
Read MoreSymetrix and Visionary Solutions Expand Strategic Alliance
Symetrix and Visionary Solutions are excited to announce native integration of Visionary Solutions’ PacketAV® Duet Dante™-enabled IP video encoder and decoder products into Symetrix’ Composer DSP programming and control software. The integration, co-developed by Symetrix and Visionary Solutions, enables PacketAV Duet and E/D4100 video encoders and decoders to appear as native units in Composer 7.1…
Read MoreQ-SYS Level 1 Training – Sydney, 6 June
Learn the fundamentals in a classroom environment. Learn the basics of the Q-SYS platform over the course of a day! This classroom training gives you everything you need to become Level One certified, with the addition of giving you hands-on experience with some of the newest Q-SYS hardware devices. Training Dates Sydney: 6th June …
Read MoreNAS welcomes Brad Kivela and Thomas Kelly
Brad Kivela joins NAS as a very experienced member in the professional and commercial audio fields, having worked with Hills SVL managing the development and design of Australian Monitor products and sales for over 14 years. Brad’s duties at NAS will include system integration, sales, design, and new product development. His official title is S.I.…
Read MoreQSC introduces Software Licenses
QSC has introduced advanced software features under optional licences for the rapidly developing Q-SYS audio video control platform. The inevitable separation of software and hardware will allow customers to select the software facilities they need for each individual application and purchase selectively to make system economies. At this stage QSC is introducing two licences one…
Read MoreNew frequency check website from JTS enables optimal performance
Sound technicians installing wireless microphones and in-ear monitors in hospitality, conference halls and live entertainment venues, can now use the JTS frequency check website to select correct JTS products for minimal signal interference, in a specific geographical area. Wireless microphones and in-ear monitors share the radio frequency spectrum with TV transmitters, meaning interference can occur…
Read MoreTwin Towns switches on its multi-million-dollar lightshow
The first in Australia and definitely the most spectacular border lighting show in the southern hemisphere has been launched by Twin Towns as they unveil their new dynamic state of the art digital media façade. The exterior of the Twin Towns Club’s main building in Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, has been transformed into a huge…
Read MoreBruno Mars
ROADSKILLS Bruno Mars By Cat Strom Bruno Mars is the consummate entertainer; a singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, pretty good dancer, and all round nice guy too. His 24K Magic World Tour, which sold out numerous arena dates in Australia, was a nod to classic shows by artists like the Jacksons and Queen, with Production Designer…
Read MoreThe Employment Issue
FEATURE The Employment Issue CX May 2018 is The Employment Issue, and we’re looking at all issues in the industry related to employment – how to get a gig, how to keep a gig, and how to keep educating yourself so you get better at your job. From the employer’s side, we find out what…
Read MorePro Distributor Training
Training Looking to learn more about a specific piece of gear? Need to get certified for your next installation or tour? Pro equipment distributors run a range of training courses on their brands, sometimes at their HQs, and often in other cities. Here’s a run-down on some of the training available. If you don’t see…
Read MoreAndrew Crawford in the mix at TAG
Technical Audio Group (TAG) has appointed Mr Andrew Crawford as Master of Mixing – a role focused on Allen & Heath products especially dLive. This newly created role is part of Allen & Heaths engineer empowerment process. ‘The new generation of Allen & Heath digital mixers are hugely capable’ said TAG’s CTO Silvio Miconi.…
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