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Snow Job – The Projector from the Smithsonian
DUNKS WORLD Snow Job – The Projector from the Smithsonian by Duncan Fry. It’s been a great season for the snowfields this year, so my gf said “Let’s go to the snow for a long weekend. We can stay in the town, and catch the shuttle bus up the mountain. What do you think?” Ah,…
Read MoreRoadies: the book that only Stuart Coupe could write
Reviewed by Julius Grafton. Old school roadies did heaps of drugs, drove drunk and crazy, knew how to fight, and would probably root your brother or sister, right? Well, yes, and the downside was crap money, rip-offs, premature deafness, or lung cancer from excessive venue smoke. Many have killed themselves since. When Stuart Coupe said…
Read MoreSennheiser Digital D6000
ROADTEST Sennheiser Digital D6000 by Adrian Barnard. Adrian Barnard is the co-owner of Melbourne production company Monitor City. Formed twelve years ago to provide bespoke audio packages for touring bands, concerts and festivals, Monitor City have continuously grown and now service a broad range of clients including the Falls and Unify festivals, local councils, broadcast,…
Read MoreAdelaide Oval audiences bowled over by new L-Acoustics system
Adelaide Oval has been described as one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in Australia, if not the world. Its importance on the international cricket circuit is undisputed, being headquarters to the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). Its sporting credentials extend to other areas, with South Australian National Football League (SANFL) also calling it…
Read MoreVale Kim Goodlet
This short obituary is from Mark van Welie, originally posted on Facebook. CX are working on a full obituary and will publish as soon as possible: The West Australian Music Scene has lost one of our finest Audio Engineers in Kim Goodlet on Wednesday October 10th. Kim worked with local company Audex and was the…
Read More3D Modular Panels for Projection Mapping
Projection 3D Modular Panels for Projection Mapping presented by Backdrops Fantastic Australia. 3D modular backdrop scenic panels created by Gold Coast based event décor company Backdrops Fantastic Australia transform gala, conference and award stages into vibrant backdrops ideal for unique lighting and creative projection mapping. The panels come in eight versatile designs made of light…
Read MoreCompliance Part Three – Electrical Safety
Compliance Part Three Electrical Safety by Steve Devine. Electrical safety is regulated in Australia and New Zealand by individual states who have a peak body called the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council – ERAC. Several emerging challenges and problems with the electrical equipment safety systems across Australia and New Zealand led ERAC to commission an independent…
Read MoreLet There Be Projected Light
Simon Byrne Let There Be Projected Light by Simon Byrne. Specifically, let there be focussed light through a lens to produce an image on a projection screen! Projection lenses work in reverse to camera lenses, but with a few key differences. In camera optics, the amount of light getting to the image sensor needs to…
Read MoreAcme Lighting for Ipswich Civic Centre
Ipswich Civic Centre – a premiere entertainment venue and community-focused function centre – has recently invested in the Acme lighting technology. Located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD, the multi-faceted centre is a leading cultural destination in the area, hosting numerous touring performances, corporate functions, conferences, community events, wedding receptions, school formals, graduation ceremonies and eisteddfods…
Read MoreQueens Of The Stone Age
Roadskills Queens Of The Stone Age by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: David Youdell Known for their electrifying shows, Queens of the Stone Age toured Australia in support of their latest album, Villains, bringing with them a blistering, eye-searing lightshow that pushed the boundaries of conformity. The lighting design was created by Emmanuelle “Gigi” Pedron, an…
Read More20 Questions – David Henderson
20 Questions – David Henderson David Henderson is a freelance audio engineer with 30-odd years of experience in both live production and studio recording. He has worked with a diverse range of acts including Pardon Me Boys, Gina Jeffreys, The Screaming Jets, Lee Kernaghan, Suzi Quatro and more, whilst also freelancing for several production companies. Recording credits include…
Read MoreSABOTAGE? No, it was a calculated protest
By Julius Grafton. Publisher, CX Network. The lighting protest at Sydney Opera House on Tuesday October 9 was never going to be anything greater than symbolic. A battery of Barco’s finest projectors with ultra long throw lenses always would overcome almost anything, let alone a fragmented protest with people encouraged to hold up iphones(!) and…
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