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Roadcases & John Carter – Unsung Heroes of AV
FEATURE Roadcases & John Carter – the unsung heroes of the AV business. by Jenny Barrett. Nightmare scenarios: the audio gear arrives at the show and it’s damaged. You can’t get the X!^*ing equipment out of the box. The console keeps cutting out because its overheating in the case. You can’t plug the connectors in.…
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 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 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 MoreRoad Test – Elation Proteus Hybrid
Road Test Elation Proteus Hybrid by Wesley Hiscock. Wesley Hiscock is the Senior Project Manager – Lighting at Adelaide’s Novatech Creative Event Technology. In a career spanning over 25 years, he has worked as a freelance chief electrician and lighting designer across the corporate and entertainment markets, been Chief LX at the UK’s Grange Park…
Read MoreListen Here: Tick Tock, Off The Clock
Listen Here Tick Tock, Off The Clock by Andy Stewart. Sometimes an album comes along where the musicians involved are close friends of the engineer. Money doesn’t seem to be a problem and things stay loosey goosey. The work gets done… then the wheels fall off. Here’s a warning to engineers across the nation: if…
Read MoreMaintenance – Do It On Your Own Terms
Simon Byne Maintenance – Do It On Your Own Terms Equipment in top working order is of course critical to the smooth running of productions. It does not happen by accident. One should choose to actively maintain their equipment to a defined, and convenient schedule, or the gear will define a schedule for you… a…
Read MoreHow To: Deploy The Qsc Q-Sys Platform In Meeting Rooms
How To Deploy The Qsc Q-SYS Platform In Meeting Rooms proudly presented by The Q-SYS Software Platform is an audio, video and control platform that leverages the power of Intel processing, the robustness and mission-critical reliability of Linux realtime operating system, and the interoperability of IEEE networking standards to deliver an open and…
Read MoreMacquarie University Surgical Skills Lab and Gefen Video Over IP Solutions
Integration Macquarie University Surgical Skills Lab – Sharing Revolutionary Research with Gefen Video Over IP Solutions. Macquarie University’s Surgical Skills Lab is used by the medical community to explore human anatomy. The University’s faculty set out to make its current research sharing system, complete with camera-equipped medical stations, displays, speakers, and a central LCD display…
Read MoreEvolution G4 – The Major Changes to an Industry Staple
Roadtest Evolution G4 – The Major Changes to an Industry Staple Announced at ISE back in February, Sennheiser’s evolution G4 marks a major update to a product range that has covered wireless mic applications across the spectrum of audio for the best part of a decade. Here’s a guide to what’s new in G4 by…
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