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d&b GSL ‘A destroyer of worlds’
The new top end, biggest member of d&b’s line array family is not a replacement for the iconic J Series. GSL is instead a system that delivers much more SPL and full broadband directivity control, for the largest events. GSL8 is loaded with two newly designed 14” woofers for low end, and a single 10”…
Read MoreDuets – Todd McKenney & Georgie Parker
Roadskills Duets – Todd McKenney & Georgie Parker By Cat Strom. Todd McKenney and Georgie Parker, two of Australia’s most respected entertainers joined forces to bring their favourite duets to the stage for a tour somewhat obviously called ‘Duets’. Sound engineer was our own Jimmy Den-Ouden (we’re not afraid of nepotism here!) who not only…
Read MoreTina Arena Innocence to Understanding Tour
ROADSKILLS Australian pop icon Tina Arena took to the road to celebrate her new greatest hits and interpretations double album with the Innocence to Understanding Tour By Cat Strom. Photos by Troy Constable and Mike Fletcher. A 40-year recording career by any singer is an extraordinary milestone, and Tina Arena is the only Australian artist…
Read MoreBarco Technology Day
Technology Barco Technology Day: Going Live The fine people at Barco bought their newest products for live production and three international product experts to Sydney and Melbourne this October for Barco Technology Day. Jason Allen dropped in to get their perspectives on the current directions in display and control for events. By Jason Allen. Barco…
Read MoreChameleon sponsor ENTECH Happy Hour
Happy hour at ENTECH ROADSHOW is always fun, and now this 90 minute hour (4.30pm until 6pm) is sponsored nationally by the happy guys at Chameleon Touring Systems. Chameleon Touring Systems rent lights and do productions across Australia and Asia. They are the largest lighting production firm in the region, occupying a large site in Sydney…
Read MoreComm Games UK contract snubs Australian suppliers
Lighting firms and workers are incensed that the forthcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games ceremonies lighting contract was awarded to an un-named UK firm. CX understands that a complying tender from both PRG and Chameleon Touring Systems did not succeed. Quoted in the Gold Coast Bulletin, lighting designer Jeff Pavey questioned the Queensland Government’s support for…
Read MoreGearhouse Broadcast snags Stranger
Gearhouse Broadcast has again expanded its Event Communications Division with the acquisition of leading industry RF, radio mic and IFB specialists Stranger Designs. This key acquisition now makes Gearhouse Broadcast the only company in Australia that can offer the entire end-to-end comms chain, in particular for live events, sports and reality television. Manager – Event Communications Jason…
Read MoreMixing console market: disruption ahead
In October CX attended exclusive demonstrations of new ‘3D’ immersive sound systems in France and Germany. These systems, from market leaders L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik promise a revolution in venue audio – rendering traditional stereo and L-C-R systems obsolete. This will be driven by demand from artists, designers and audience alike, because once you compare…
Read MorePro Loudspeaker market to rise by US$1 billion
CX received this release over the weekend. Interestingly it draws together conclusions based on the CURRENT market and before the new revolution of immersive surround systems can be factored. CX think that uptake for the new format live sound ‘3D’ systems will be exponential. That means the following study underestimates the value in the market.…
Read MoreAFL 2017 Grand Final with JPJ Audio
JPJ Audio took over designing and operating the audio system for the AFL Grand Final entertainment six years ago and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. This year The Killers absolutely nailed it with an incredible performance that won them universal praise. For sound designer James ‘Oysters’ Kilpatrick the biggest hurdle is the sheer size…
Read MoreGearbox: Spotlight CYC LED 300 RGBW DMX
Gearbox Spotlight CYC LED 300 RGBW DMX Upstaged by LED By Jason Allen. High-end Milanese lighting company Spotlight work closely with many of Europe’s finest opera houses and theatres, often testing new products in-situ as part of their development process. As such, they’re closely attuned to the needs of the theatre lighting tech, and…
Read MoreGearbox: Electro-Voice Evolve 50
Gearbox Electro-Voice Evolve 50: The portable column Evolves By Jason Allen. There’s a lot to choose from in the powered portable column system market these days. Corporate love them for their subtlety, musical duo love them for their portability, and dry-hire get to offer a simple package that fits a lot of bills. Sadly, most…
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