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• Millian Adopts NEXO GEO S12s and Yamaha CL5 • EXHIBITION REVIEW: Prolight + Sound Frankfurt • SPECIAL FEATURE: Three Keys To Growing A Rental & Staging Business • INTERVIEW: APG: One Steady Step At A TimeTRANSCRIPT
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EXHIBITION REVIEW: Prolight + Sound Frankfurt SPECIAL FEATURE: Three Keys To Growing A Rental &
Staging Business INTERVIEW: APG: One Steady Step At A Time
Millian AdoptsNEXO GEO S12s and Yamaha CL5
04 FIRST WORDS
07 NEWS
31 VIDEO FILES
33 ENNOVATIONS
EXHIBITION REVIEW37 Prolight + Sound Frankfurt
SPECIAL FEATURE52 Three Keys To Growing A
Rental & Staging Business
EXHIBITION PREVIEW55 PALM EXPO 2016, Mumbai
INTERVIEW64 APG: One Steady Step
At A Time
PROJECTS68 Singapore: Millian
Singapore Features Nexo Geo S12s and Yamaha CL5
74 Australia: EV, Dynacord and Bosch Work Out @ Virgin Active
81 Macau: Macau’s Planet J Comes Alive With ETC’s x7 Colour System
84 China: Christie Visual Solutions Bring Dai Culture To Life In Yunnan
LIVE87 UAE: Protec Returns To
Rock ‘n’ Roll With A Triple Whammy
91 Malaysia: Anugerah Meletop Era 2016
94 India: Sound.Com And Optocore At The South Asian Games
97 EVENTS LISTING
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V O L 1 7 I S S U E 4 M A Y 2 0 1 6
FIRST WORDSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 04
I believe it was 2013 when Barco
introduced its light-on-demand option for
flexible light output with its FLEX series. In
brief, the 20,000 lumens output projector
(HDX-W20 FLEX) is able to adjust its light
output from 10,000 to 20,000 lumens in
2,000 incremental steps. This was a big
deal when it was introduced. This enabled
rental companies the flexibility to adjust
their light output requirements via one projector rather than having different
lumen projectors in their inventory. More critically it helped rental companies
save the lamp life with this flexibility and improve their ROI as they could
charge clients according to the lumens required for the projects, even though
in this case, the the HDX-W20 FLEX, is capable of a maximum 20,000 lumens
output.
This has now become a more common theme. Audio systems like the NEXO
STM (Scale Through Modularity) deliver a new level of versatility, enabling
contractors to design a wide range of systems from just four core modules.
More recently we had the privilege of seeing how the LD Curve500 could
easily add on more systems as and when required within the same base
line. These are fundamentally different from just adding on inventory as the
structure of the systems allows the add-ons to become part of the initial
inventory with ease and need I say it, flexibility.
This year’s Prolight + Sound Frankfurt saw a number of lighting
manufacturers release their hybrid lighting fixtures enabling one lighting
fixture to act as a Beam, Spot or Wash thereby giving great flexibility to how
the fixtures can be deployed. The MAC Axiom Hybrid by Martin combines
Beam and Spot functionality. The GT-1 from GLP as well as PR Lighting’s BWS
series offer the same concept.
The Age Of Flexibility
FIRST WORDSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 05
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to keep a tight rein on their inventory and presumably better ROI where cost
savings can be expected in terms of storage, rigging and transportation.
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NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 07
MIPRO MA-708 Triumphs In Red Dot Award
TAIWAN: The popular MA-708 portable wireless PA system by MIPRO
was awarded with the Red Dot, the international distinction for high design
quality. Participants from 57 nations had registered about 5,200 products
and innovations for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016. Only products
which set themselves apart considerably through their excellent design
receive the sought-after quality seal from the international Red Dot jury.
The MA-708 portable wireless speaker system accommodates a two-way
system in its robust plastic enclosure. It is driven by a high-performance Class
D amplifier and is easily capable of addressing medium-to large-sized spaces.
Also included in the enclosure are several wireless microphone receivers, a
mixing unit, a CD/USB player and a Bluetooth interface. The rechargeable
battery system plays loud and powerful sound indoor and outdoor and does
entirely without cables and can be effortlessly transported using a clever
trolley system. Moreover, it includes a storage compartment for two handheld
or beltpack transmitters.
Red Dot jurors Gordon Bruce, Hideshi Hamaguchi and Prof. Dr. Ken Nah
during the jury process
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 08
With 41 experts from all around the world, who are chosen according to
strict rules, the Red Dot Award: Product Design guarantees a very high
judging competence: Only freelance designers, design professors and
specialised journalists – but not designers employed at companies potentially
participating – are appointed to the jury.
The independent expert panel assesses each entry strictly and fairly, live and
on site, according to criteria such as degree of innovation, formal quality,
functionality and ecological compatibility. Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder
and president of the Red Dot Award, commented, “With their performances,
the Red Dot winners not only demonstrated an extraordinary design quality,
but they also showed that design is an integral part of innovative product
solutions.”
4 July 2016 marks the culmination of the Red Dot Award: Product Design
2016. During the glamorous awards ceremony, the Red Dot: Best of the Best
laureates will accept their trophies in front of around 1,200 guests. At the
subsequent after-show party “Designers’ Night”, the winners will receive their
certificates and celebrate until the early hours in the Red Dot Design Museum
Essen in the midst of prize-winning products. All award-winning products
will be presented in the special exhibition “Design on Stage” for four weeks,
before becoming part of the permanent exhibition.
With about 2,000 exhibits from 45 nations, the Red Dot Design Museum
Essen displays the complete range of current product design. In the
former boiler house of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein coal
mine, it presents products that have won the Red Dot on five floors and
approximately 4,000 square metres. Every year, the world’s largest exhibition
of contemporary design informs around 150,000 visitors about current trends
and top achievements.
www.mipro.com.tw
www.red-dot.org
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 10
Mumbai PA Company Invests In dLive
INDIA: Sudarshan PA in Mumbai recently added Allen & Heath’s dLive digital
mixing system to its inventory, comprising the flagship S7000 Control Surface
with DM64 MixRack, and supplied by Delhi-based distributor, Sun Infonet.
The system was used for the first time at a Mitwa musical concert held in
Mumbai by singer and music composer/director, Shanker Mahadevan.
"dLive offers inspiring sound with astonishing looks," says Titu Kulkarni,
owner of Sudarshan PA. “To choose a mixer in that class was very
challenging, as there are many things to consider, such as I/O capability,
stability, rider friendliness and features. The day I met dLive, I knew it was a
game changer, and I could not ask more from it. I personally love the sound
quality of A&H. In one word, using dLive is ‘exciting’!"
www.allen-heath.com
The dLive being blessed before its performance in typical Indian tradition
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 11
Cadac Appoints Major New Distributor For Australia and NZ
AUSTRALIA & NZ: Cadac has
announced the appointment
of Hills as its new exclusive
distributor for Australia and
New Zealand. Hills, recently
celebrated its 70th anniversary
and is committed to being
a value-added distributor of
technology and communication
solutions across a wide range
of market sectors, including
home, health, education and
audio-visual.
Dan Fletcher, Head of Hills AV, stated, “Hills is extremely proud to be
exclusively distributing Cadac consoles in Australia and New Zealand. At Hills,
the combination of Cadac with other world leading audio brands, such as
L’Acoustics and Biamp, continues to provide our partners and their customers
with complete solutions that are trusted the world over.”
Consultant Support Manager Bryan Davidson has been busy building the Hills
brand portfolio: “Cadac is the perfect fit for our brand portfolio, it will partner
extremely well with L-Acoustics to service the premium end of town, including
both the touring and fixed installation markets.”
www.cadac-sound.com
www.hills.com.au
(L-R) Hills Consultant Support Manager Bryan Davidson with Cadac Director of Sales and Marketing Richard Ferriday shake on the deal at ISE 2016
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 13
Sennheiser Receives Endorsement Of Local Artists Gaya And Svengali
Svengali performing in Turkey
UAE: In a demonstration of its growing popularity among musicians in
the region, Sennheiser, has received the endorsement of Svengali, a band
whose energetic live performances and music, have been provoking powerful
reactions all over the region, and Gaya, a UAE-based independent singer-
songwriter with a deeply personal sound. The widely varying musical styles
of these two artists highlight the versatility of Sennheiser’s solutions and its
brand appeal within the region.
While Sennheiser’s is the brand of choice for a long list of industry
megastars, the brand has been equally committed to supporting the local
music community. “Our regional team is highly active on Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram in an effort to keep us as close to our users as possible.
The endorsement of talented musicians such as Gaya and Svengali helps
us broaden our reach within this community. We want artists to know that
we’ve got world-class solutions to cater to musicians of all genres, levels
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 14of popularity and even budget,” said Mig Cardamone, Director of Sales and
Marketing at Sennheiser Middle East.
Gaya has been named one of the highest-rated unsigned artists to date by
RollingStone Middle East magazine. Her vocal-driven music, inspired by her
love for the likes of Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald, has earned her a steadily
growing fan base with tours across the region as well as North America and
Asia.
Svengali stands out as one of the region’s leading heavy metal acts. The
five-person band’s debut album, “Theory Of Mind” has been extremely well
received by the Middle East metal community and the band actively tours the
region, performing in Istanbul, Turkey, at the headbanger’s weekend festival,
headlining Lebanon’s concrete metal festival and playing numerous gigs
alongside international musicians in the UAE.
Despite the stark contrast between the music styles of these two artists, they
both utilize and endorse Sennheiser’s D1 range of digital wireless microphone
systems. “A lot of people worry that when you go wireless, you compromise
on sound quality but with the D1 this just isn’t true. Not only does it deliver
exceptional sound, it gives us much more freedom of movement, meaning we
can bring even more energy into our performances,” said JM Elias, guitarist
in Svengali.
The Sennheiser D1 has been specifically designed to make a performer’s life
easier. Its transmitters and receivers automatically pair and select suitable
transmission frequencies, while multiple D1 systems can automatically
coordinate themselves. D1 operates in the 2.4 GHz range, which is license-
free worldwide. “D1 instantly readies you for making music and takes the
complexity out of wireless while assuring quality and reliability,” concluded
Mig Cardamone.
www.sennheiser.com
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 16
YAMAHA CL And QL Consoles Now Able To Control And Monitor Shure ULX-D Wireless Systems
Shure ULX-D Wireless Systems
INTERNATIONAL: Yamaha Pro Audio and Shure Incorporated announced
that customers using Yamaha CL and QL Series consoles will be able to
control and monitor Shure ULX-D® Digital Wireless Systems (Dante™ enabled
ULXD4D Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receivers and ULXD4Q Quad Channel
Digital Wireless Receivers), providing the user with significantly enhanced
operability.
The seamless integration of Yamaha’s CL/QL Series consoles with Shure’s
ULX-D Digital Wireless Systems—which offer uncompromising 24-bit audio
clarity and efficient RF performance—equips audio professionals everywhere
with the intuitive tools they need to handle sound reinforcement applications
of any size. The newly-available control parameters will include monitoring of
battery, RF reception strength, antenna status, frequency and audio level, and
full control of gain,mute, and channel name assignment.
Ken Hiraoka, Yamaha Pro Audio Business Unit Director, comments: “Through
continuing collaboration with Shure, the leading microphone innovator,
Yamaha CL/QL series consoles and Shure ULX-D digital wireless systems come
together with seamless integration that contributes to enhanced operating
efficiency and convenience. Both Shure and Yamaha will continue to innovate
in our respective fields.”
The collaboration between the two companies began in June 2013, when
ULX-D receiver discovery patch support was introduced in the CL series V1.6
update. More recently, the TF series consoles were introduced with optimized
QuickPro Presets™ for a number of microphones and instruments — including
presets for Shure microphones — in April 2015. This announcement
marks the third stage of the Shure/Yamaha collaboration, with control and
monitoring of Shure ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers directly from Yamaha
CL and QL series console touch panels, as of the V4.0 firmware update
scheduled for release this month.
Nick Wood, Category Director of Wireless Systems at Shure comments: “This
integration means that ULX-D users can optimize microphone gain settings
from the mix position and confidently monitor the status of wireless systems
within the context of the console interface. It is a very important step in the
progress of wireless control and in the continued collaboration between Shure
and Yamaha.”
The V4.0 firmware update will be available by the end of April.
www.yamahaproaudio.com
www.shure.com
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 17
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 19
Strategic Partnership Between French Loudspeaker Manufacturers
Régis Cazin, CEO Active Audio
and APG
Grégory Dapsanse, APG Marketing and
Business Development Director
INTERNATIONAL: French loudspeaker manufacturers Active Audio and
APG have signed a strategic alliance. Both brands will remain independent in
their respective activities – and through distribution channels – Active Audio
will continue to focus on the Public Address market while APG will still cater
for live events and large venue installations. The decision to join forces will
instead foster critical synergies between both companies in R&D, production,
financing and ultimately global reach.
As a result, Régis Cazin, steps up as CEO of both Active Audio and APG
with immediate effect. Active Audio will now hold 60% of APG shares while
APG’s historical shareholders, Jean-Luc Moncel, Philippe Frarier and Grégory
Dapsanse, will hold the majority of the remaining shares.
Commenting on the agreement, Régis Cazin said, “Although Active Audio
becomes a major shareholder in APG, we recognise APG’s strong reputation in
the market, backed by many dealers and end users who have invested a lot
of trust in the company. We wanted APG’s historical shareholders to remain
significant shareholders in order to be actively involved in both strategic and
operational decisions”, he explains. “We are adamant to preserve both brands
and their respective strengths.”
Both companies will also keep their existing network of distributors and
capitalise on their respective local relays to promote the other brand where
only one company is active in a given territory.
This alliance is the result of a common vision and strategy: Active Audio was
looking for external growth while APG France was seeking an investor or
industrial partner in order to strengthen its resources. With this alliance, both
companies reinforce their position as a challenger to current industry leaders.
Both companies quickly found a number of strategic and operational
synergies, with complementary product lines and virtually no overlap: a great
opportunity for existing distributors of both brands which will also benefit end
users. According to Cazin, “sound designers have to manage both the low and
high audio power levels in their jobs: With Active Audio products going up to
95dB range and APG’s above this level, we are ideally positioned to offer a
whole range of solutions to cater for every need.”
Grégory Dapsanse, who becomes Marketing and Business Development
Director for APG, will continue to define the product strategy for the brand.
Drawing a parallel between both companies, he commented: “The similarities
between us are quite amazing: Not only do we have a similar size and
structure, but our philosophy and approach of the acoustic world is a perfect
match.”
Both companies will keep all existing staff. In fact, in light of this alliance,
Active Audio and APG have already started recruiting key personnel to support
this new business strategy. Last month, APG hired two engineers (support and
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 20
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 21product) and are in the process of recruiting a sales manager dedicated to the
French market as well as a sales assistant, while Active Audio has recruited
two people to support their distribution channel and communications.
Summing up this announcement, Cazin said: “I am confident that the strong
electroacoustic savoir-faire of our companies, along with the synergies
produced by this alliance, will help us continue to develop the specific
technologies and solutions that the industry can expect from us and set us
aside from the competition.”
www.activeaudio.fr
www.apg.audio
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 23
EVENT: Launch Of Yamaha Rivage PM10 In Singapore
The Yamaha Rivage PM10 digital mixing system was first revealed at
InterBee in 2014 and started shipping in the third-quarter of 2015. It
has been more than 10 years since the Yamaha PM1D and PM5D were
introduced and the new RIVAGE PM10 significantly increases the quality and
versatility of the console. 19th April saw the much awaited and anticipated
console being officially launched in Singapore.
The launch held at Millian Singapore, located at St James Power Station, saw
approximately 200 guests comprising of Houses of Worship, SIs, Rental and
production houses, venue owners, educational institutes and consultants,
eagerly taking in all the features of the console. Highlighting the PM10’s
key functions & features was Andy Coper, Manager, Pro Audio Application
Engineering, Yamaha R&D Centre London.
“With the PM10 we are using a new generation platform that consists of
new structures and network devices. In addition we collaborated with Rupert
Neve and TC Electronics on some of the processors to offer the best possible
sound,” said Chihaya “Chick” Hirai, ASEAN PA Business Director, Yamaha Music
(Asia) Private Ltd.
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 25
“The console would feel at home in a theatre environment where there is
a need for many channels. Similarly a Broadcast environment or even in a
House of Worship,” said Chick.
Lawrence Tan, Assistant General Manager, PA Sales & Marketing, Yamaha
Music (Asia) Private Limited adds, “You will also notice that the PM10 is an
open protocol system that offers sound engineers the flexibility to add other
brands/equipment via different digital format and most open networkable
system is Dante Network.”
Indeed the PM10 can be considered as another major milestone for Yamaha.
The system is comprised of the CS-R10 control surface, DSP-R10 DSP engine,
RPio622 I/O rack, three types of RY cards, and two types of HY cards.
Together as a system, it provides the flexibility to configure and ideally match
the scale and functional requirements of any audio application.
The PM10 allows for two sound engineers to simultaneously operate the console, which is great
for big productions like in a theatre or even in Houses of Worship.
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 26
The console features newly-
developed Hybrid Microphone
Preamplifiers. The analog section
is totally new as well, both in
terms of components and overall
design, achieving extraordinarily
pure, natural sound. The digital
stage includes impeccable models
of the Rupert Neve Designs
(RND) transformer circuitry
and acclaimed SILK processing,
created with original Yamaha
VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modelling)
technology. The SILK processing
feature even includes selectable
“RED” and “BLUE” characteristics,
and a continuously variable
“TEXTURE” knob that facilitates sonic shaping right at the input stage, adding
musical sparkle or power as required.
The channel EQ and dynamics have been significantly upgraded with three
newly developed algorithms plus the classic Yamaha “Legacy” algorithm. The
new “Precise” algorithm includes Q parameters on the low and high shelving
filters that allow filter overshoot to be flexibly controlled for added musical
impact. An “Aggressive” algorithm has been designed for the most musical
response, and a “Smooth” algorithm offers smooth, natural control while
retaining the fundamental character of the source.
Two Dynamics stages are provided, each functioning as a gate, compressor,
ducker, or de-esser as required. Two compressor types are included: “Legacy
Comp” features standard Yamaha digital console compressor characteristics,
and “Comp260,” a VCM model of a popular analog comp/limiter from the
mid-70s.
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 27A total of 45 plug-ins
are available for creative
processing, with
substantially increased
processing power.
New and noteworthy
are plug-ins created
in collaboration with
Rupert Neve Designs, TC
Electronic, and Eventide.
Collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs has resulted in the “Rupert EQ
773,” “Rupert Comp 754,” “Rupert EQ 810,” and “Rupert Comp 830,” all VCM
models of Neve designed outboard devices from the 70s and 80s. All four
models deliver the gloriously musical vintage outboard sound still favoured
by many discerning engineers. The alliance with TC Electronic has resulted
in the inclusion of two new reverb plug-ins: the “VSS4HD” room simulation
reverb that offers a multitude of reflection settings with musical-sounding
reverb processing capabilities, and the “NON LIN2” plug-in that can function
as an envelope-filtered gate reverb without requiring a trigger. With Eventide,
Yamaha will add the H3000-Live Ultra-Harmonizer as a future standard
inclusion.
Of course operability has been given the attention it deserves too. Yamaha’s
familiar Selected Channel section is implemented in full, allowing all
parameters of the selected channel to be directly and intuitively controlled.
There are also two large LCD touch screens that provide logical continuity
with the faders below, offering the same operability as the high regarded
Centralogic interface in 12-channel groups. In addition to this dual interface
hybrid operation style, horseshoe-ring encoder position indicators, refined
panel layout, and a number of other details contribute to significantly
improved overall operability.
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 28
New features extend the usefulness of the scene memory. “Isolate” makes
it possible to specify entire channel modules, including EQ and dynamics
libraries, etc., that will be protected from recall operations without altering
the Recall Safe settings. This will be of great value in situations where
scene memory is used heavily. The Overlay filter can be “overlaid” on a
current mix to apply temporary offsets to fader and mix/matrix send levels
independently from scene recall. The Overlay filter will prove its value in
situations that require sudden changes plus the ability to easily revert to the
original settings.
The CS-R10 control surface and DSP-R10 DSP engine are connected via
a dedicated CAT5e ring “Console Network.” The DSP engine connects to
the RPio622 I/O racks via the newly developed TWINLANe ring network
using multi-mode optical fiber. The fact that both networks use simple ring
connections facilitates redundancy and the highest possible reliability.
TWINLANe is an original Yamaha protocol that can handle up to 400 96 kHz
audio channels over distances of up to 300 meters with low latency and
redundancy for high reliability. Up to two DSP-R10 DSP engines and eight
RPio622 I/O racks can be connected in a single ring.
Lawrence Tan, Assistant General Manager,
PA Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Music
(Asia) Private Limited
NEWSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 29
Connection to a computer for multitrack recording as well as to CL or QL
series consoles and other external equipment can be made via a Dante
network. Dante, works ideally with TWINLANe to create an exceptionally
flexible, reliable system overall.
After lunch, guests were given an overview and demonstration of a range
of Nexo loudspeakers namely, STM (Scale Through Modularity), Geo S12
cabinets, ID24 compact loudspeaker and Geo M6 compact line array system.
www.yamahaproaudio.com
www.nexo-sa.com
sg.yamaha.com
Andy Cooper, Manager, Pro Audio Application
Engineering, Yamaha R&D Centre London
Chihaya “Chick” Hirai, ASEAN PA Business Director,
Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Ltd.
E T A M a y 2 0 1 6 31VIDEO FILES
At PL+S, d&b had launched the NoizCalc software which is a far field
noise immission modelling software. This video explains what is NoizCalc.
Following this video there are additional tutorial videos on this subject
for you to view.
All You Need To Know About d&b’s NoizCalc Software
VIDEO FILESE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 32
What Sets Aside The Turbosound iNSPIRE iP1000
The Turbosound iNSPIRE iP1000 delivers powerful, high-quality sound
with optimised dispersion inspired by their award-winning line array
products – in a surprisingly lightweight and easy to use, all-in-one form
factor. To know more check out this video
ENNOVATIONSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 33
Barco Breaks Ground With First High-Brightness Laser Phosphor Projector For Events And Large Venues
Barco is expanding its successful HDF projector portfolio for large venues
and events with a 3-chip DLP®, 30,000-lumen model that offers WUXGA
resolution with superb image quality. What’s more, the powerful HDF-W30LP
FLEX projector features a high-brightness laser phosphor light source that
offers extremely long lifetime with remarkably low total cost of ownership.
Thanks to the unique laser phosphor retrofit module, customers who already
own a Barco HDF-W30 FLEX projector can also benefit from laser technology.
The projector shares its lenses, very wide lens shift range, ease of use, and
modularity with the other HDX and HDF models. The HDF-W30LP FLEX is
ready to order and will begin shipping in Summer 2016.
For full details read here (http://www.barco.com/en/News/Press-
releases/Barco-breaks-ground-with-first-high-brightness-laser-
phosphor-projector-for-events-and-large-venues.aspx)
E T A M a y 2 0 1 6 34ENNOVATIONS
To learn more about ETC’s ColorSource family of products,
visit http://www.etcconnect.com/ColorSource/
ETC Introduces Colorsource Consoles – Big Control For Small Stages“The ColorSource console is a simple machine, not a simplistic machine,”
says Adam Bennette, the R&D technical director involved in the desks’
development. Each ColorSource desk boasts a sleek design and hands-on
control, with an onboard, seven-inch touchscreen and 20 or 40 pageable
faders that can control 40 or 80 channels or devices. The touchscreen
interface brings colour selection, record and other commonly used functions
to the forefront, while a wealth of deeper features can be accessed using the
intuitive menu system. If first-time users get lost, they can quickly find their
way again with built-in, multilingual help functions and video tutorials.
ENNOVATIONSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 35
MIDAS Launches Ultra-High Performance M8000 192 kHz, 8-Channel A/D ConverterAndy Trott, SVP, Enterprise & Entertainment Division states: “For over
four decades, MIDAS has been the undisputed leader in audio and
sound performance, especially known for its award-winning microphone
preamplifiers and best sounding mixing consoles. Our Manchester Innovation
team spent over 3 years and close to 1 US$ million to develop what we
believe is the world’s best-sounding A/D converter. Based on advanced multi-
bit delta-sigma architecture and a revolutionary high-speed TDM interface,
the converter’s performance delivers close to 120 dB of dynamic range with
sampling rates up to 216 kHz.”
Andy adds, “For the first time in our history we now have found the perfect
match between our preamps and an A/D converter, that is able to capture
every nuance of the microphone preamp and convert it into the digital
domain. The audio results and sonic performance are simply astounding and
have exceeded all our expectations.”
MIDAS will start converting its mixing consoles to the new M8000 chip by end
of 2016 and considers offering upgrade kits to existing customers.
www.midasconsoles.com
EXHIBITION REVIEWE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 37
PROLIGHT + SOUND FRANKFURT REVIEWIn case you did not get the opportunity to visit the exhibition or
maybe you were overwhelmed by the number of solutions to be
seen, here is a quick overview of some of the solutions.
Audiobeyerdynamic introduced the TG MM1w – an interchangeable measurement
microphone capsule that completes the TG 1000 digital wireless system. The
interchangeable measurement microphone capsule serves
to calibrate ELA and PA systems and presents with the TG
1000 system an all-in-one solution.
The wireless system can now be used not only to mike
speaking and singing voices and musical instruments, but
also to calibrate ELA and PA systems in the theatre, at live
concerts or at festivals. The TG MM1w interchangeable
microphone capsule can be easily fitted on the TG 1000
handheld transmitter and makes it possible to calibrate
simply, without needing to lay metres of cable. The
transmission characteristics have been selected to achieve a linear frequency
response and therefore natural sound reproduction. The omnidirectional polar
pattern of the TG MM1w make it possible to measure the sound equally from
all directions. The compact all-metal housing has minimal influence on the
acoustic environment and is also very robust.
www.beyerdynamic.com
D.A.S. launched the new Sound Force Series of club systems designed for
today´s high-level dance venues where exceptional sound, imposing power
and impressive looks are key requisites. The new series presently offers four
models comprising mid-high, mid bass, and subwoofer options.
The SF-112 is a powerful mid-high 3-way cabinet which allows for passive
or bi-amp operation. The mid-range is handled by the new D.A.S. 12HQ
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loudspeaker. High frequency reproduction is trusted to the D.A.S. M-75N
neodymium compression driver used by D.A.S. on a number of their
high-profile systems. Both components are mounted to polished fiberglass
horns. The ultra-high frequencies are handled by twin “bullet” type tweeters
mounted on supports.
The SF-215 is a bass system comprising two D.A.S. 15” loudspeakers in
a fourth order bass-reflex configuration. The bass cabinets can either be
stacked, or flown on both sides of the SF-112 to form a 4-way array. Two
subwoofer options are available in the Sound Force series. The SF-221, a
double 21” subwoofer comprising twin 21UXN4 loudspeakers in “V” loaded
configuration and the impressive SF-30A, a powered ultra-low system.
The SF-30A employs a moving magnet motor powered by a Class D
amplifier offering 7,500W continuous power for breath taking low frequency
reproduction. The motor assembly drives a 30” high density polyethylene
cone with up to 300 kg of force.
www.dasaudio.com
d&b introduced its new software tool, NoizCalc. Created in collaboration with
noise consulting and software development experts, SoundPLAN, NoizCalc
enables system designers to assess how multiple complex and coherently
emitting sources, such as d&b line arrays and subwoofer arrays, will impact
on areas outside the listening field – to internationally recognized standards.
NoizCalc is a further radical enhancement in the prediction and planning
toolbox for existing d&b systems.
www.dbaudio.com
dBTechnologies VIO, is a new active line array & sub series. Freshly
designed wood cabinets, premium components, latest generation amplifying
technology, as well as an advanced DSP programming, come together to
deliver imposing sound pressure levels combined with an outstanding control
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E T A M a y 2 0 1 6 40of dispersion and a detailed, clear cut audio performance. In addition to that,
all the VIO systems can be easily controlled via RD-Net protocol and, last but
not least, the line array modules features an integrated rigging system and
dedicated accessories in order to ensure simple and quick configuration and
set up operations.
The series is comprised of VIO L210 2x10” Line Array module and 3x18” SUB
VIO S318.
www.dbtechnologies.com
Electro-Voice presented the new ND Series of wired vocal and instrument
microphones with four vocal and four instrument models for live performance
and studio applications.
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Each ND Series model is equipped with features that are unique to both its
price point and its particular application – all designed to offer superior sound
quality, acoustic control and robustness. At the heart of the new dynamic
models is a new large-diaphragm capsule design which takes the technology
of the original N/Dym capsule to new levels of sonic performance. Vocalists
can select a specific ND Series model to provide optimal results according to
venue size and/or stage volume. Sound engineers and musicians will benefit
from an easy set-up due to innovative mechanical solutions that solve typical
instrument mic placement challenges. The series features dent-resistant
Memraflex grilles, humbucking coils to guard against EMF noise and shock-
mounted capsules to minimize handling noise.
The ND Series dynamic vocal microphones are designed to address three
distinct application scenarios, and are differentiated by polar pattern, capsule
voicing and grille shape. The ND Series instrument models are an excellent
choice for both live sound and studio work. Three dynamic models and one
small-diaphragm condenser model are available, each optimized for their
applications by polar pattern, capsule voicing and mechanical design.
www.electrovoice.com
HK Audio released four new mono single systems as part of the ELEMENTS
series. The four new Systems – Easy Base Single, Smart Base Single, Line
Base Single and Big Base Single – are mono, single column versions of
the best selling ELEMENTS stereo setups. The new systems feature all the
most-loved ELEMENTS features but present a more attainable entry point to
the range. The single systems are even more ingeniously simple to set-up
and transport – being lightweight, diminutive in physical size and almost
cable-free to operate. The system can be easily expanded with additional
subwoofers and/or mid/high units when extra power is needed.
www.hkaudio.com
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JBL Professional by HARMAN showcased the EON208P, a portable PA
system developed to make legendary sound accessible to small bands, solo
artists, coffeehouses, clubs, schools, meetings, worship events and health
clubs. The JBL EON208P builds on the legacy of its predecessor, the JBL
EON206P, with Bluetooth® streaming, 8” speakers, an integrated 8-channel
mixer and more.
The JBL EON208P system features two loudspeakers housed in versatile
enclosures suitable for ground stacking or pole mounting. The integrated
8-channel mixer provides flexibility for a variety of applications, where specific
inputs would make it perfect for DJs, singers, instrumentalists, presenters,
including media playback devices. The JBL 208P also offers a highly robust
output section, allowing separate channels to run monitors, headphones and
a subwoofer channel simultaneously.
www.jblpro.com/www/products/portable-market/eon208p
K.M.E. introduced its GALO G 10 High Power Line Array which is a passive
high power line source element – acoustically optimized to reach an excellent
sound quality and extraordinary performance. The innovative 3-point rigging
system enables to preselect the splay angles between the array elements
already in the transport dolly. When flying the array the desired splay angles
are achieved automatically thus ensuring quick and safe rigging.
The Dynamic 3D Sound Image – offers an exact spatial reproduction and
depth together with extraordinary sound dynamics. The 3-source waveguide
guarantees a coherent wave front in the high frequency range resulting in
a smooth and high-resolution sound of the complete array. The acoustically
optimized low-mid sound guiding in combination with the 3-source waveguide
provides a defined horizontal dispersion over a wide frequency range. The
product is complemented with the GALO-FOCUS simulation tool.
www.kme-sound.com
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L-Acoustics KS28 is a new reference subwoofer that adds 3dB of SPL
(versus the SB28) and is exclusively driven by the new LA12X amplified
controller. The KS28 takes sub performance to new lows, offering extended
bandwidth down to 25 Hz, outstanding low frequency resolution, exceptional
SPL and tight impact. The KS28 comes with the ease of use that is the
hallmark of an L-Acoustics enclosure, weighing in at only 79 kilograms or
174 pounds, the sub is rapid and cost-effective to deploy, with all rigging
integrated into the box.
The LA12X, is a new, future-ready amplified controller with 12,000 Watts
of power, thanks to its smart DSP-controlled Switch Mode Power Supply
(SMPS) with Power Factor Correction. Boasting up to 3,300 Watts-per-
channel with record hold times, the LA12X is capable of operating from 100
to 240 Volts while offering the highest tolerance to unstable mains. Universal
SMPS ensures the LA12X can be taken around the globe while boosted DSP
resources with AVB means the amp is future-ready. The four in by four out
architecture of the LA12X will make it a strong and economical choice for both
rental and install projects.
www.l-acoustics.com
MIPRO presented its MM-90 condenser vocal microphone and MM-59
dynamic vocal microphone. The MM-90 is a supercardioid microphone
designed for professional vocal applications and features a frequency range of
50 Hz to 20 kHz and presents superb directionality and feedback suppression
for bright and detailed sound quality. With an A-weighted self-noise rating of
19 dB SPL, a sensitivity rating of -52 dBV / Pa, a peak acoustic output rating
of 149 dB SPL, and a wide dynamic range of 130 dB, the MM-90 possesses
extremely low handling and impact noise with outstanding performance.
The MM-59 is a premium supercardioid addition to the dynamic microphones.
It is designed for professional vocal application which demands premium
option of dynamic microphone. It features high dynamic range and sustains
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E T A M a y 2 0 1 6 44high SPL without distortion and presents soft and mellow sound quality. Fitted
with the patented MU-59 capsule module, whose air chamber is integrated
with the shock absorber, the MM-59 possesses ultra-low handling and touch
noise with robust performance and output capability.
www.mipro.com.tw
Nexo’s two new 4-channel amplifiers and a new DTD Controller create
compact, lightweight, intelligent and low-cost powering solutions for the
installation and touring SR markets. The DTDAMP4x0.7 and DTDAMP4x1.3,
denominating 4-channel, 1U rack-mounting amps in 700 Watts and 1300
Watts models (4x4 Ohms) respectively, each weigh just 7.5Kg.
Both DTDAMP versions present High-efficiency Switch Mode power supply
and Amplifier channel design; Channels can be independently bridged two
by two;
Four Inputs on XLR, four Outputs on SP-4 and feature Extensive protection
that make the amplifiers road-and-rack ready.
The DTD Controller is NEXO’s first digital controller to combine the
sonic quality of the NXAMP plus compatibility with amplifiers from other
manufacturers. A low-cost processor that delivers advanced speaker control
processing in a compact, rack-mounting device, this unit confers new
affordability and accessibility on NEXO’s most popular loudspeaker products
by connecting them to amplifiers of every size and scale.
www.nexo-sa.com
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Lighting
Clay Paky launched three new products
internationally for the first time. They were the
Scenius Profile, Hepikos and SharBar.
The Scenius Profile is the new beam shaper at
the top of the Clay Paky moving head range. Its
advanced optical unit and the 1400W OSRAM
discharge lamp provide very high light output
and an excellent CRI. Its framing system
consists of four independent overlapping blades
which create shapes of all sizes and proportions
by working simultaneously on four different
focal planes.
The Hepikos is a 700W washlight and the SharBar is an advanced moving LED
bar with features that transform it into a brand new multi-beam effect light. It
fits six 30W powerful new OSRAM Ostar RGBW LEDs.
www.claypaky.it
DTS Lighting contends that its lighting fixture KATANA is the most advanced
LED light ever designed for the entertainment market. With KATANA the
company introduces a brand new type of light beam: the dynamic ‘blade’
projection. Thanks to a custom 3.5° - 40° linear zoom, KATANA is capable to
project an extra-bright blade of light that cuts through any show. Single pixel
control lets users obtain stunning dynamic multicolor effects. And a super-fast
motorized tilt adds a dynamic impact to the lighting performance.
www.dts-lighting.com
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Elation Lighting introduced a plethora of products. Of significance is the
new Platinum SEVEN, a patent-pending high-power 7-colour system wash
luminaire housing 19x 25W multi-chip LEDs (Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber,
Mint, and UV) for an unprecedented palette of colour choice. It features a fast
5° to 50° beam angle zoom range, 3x pixel ring control and colour-pixel ring
macros for a variety of effects possibilities. Advanced low-noise cooling and
movement control systems make for an even greater variety of application.
www.elationlighting.com
High End Systems introduces the SolaSpot Pro 1000 and SolaWash FX
1000. The SolaSpot Pro 1000 features 16,000 lumen output, CMY, Linear
CTO (to match industry standard conventional fixtures), two Gobo Wheels
(1 Rotating + 1 Static), Animation Wheel, 12 to 40 degree Zoom, LED Zone
Control, Iris, Prism, High Transmission Frost and changeable Colour Wheel.
It also includes multiple Fan Modes, a unique Lens Defogger and low noise
operation.
The feature rich SolaWash FX 1000 produces 18,000 lumen output and
includes CMY, Linear CTO, Beam mode, two Wash modes, 6 to 45 degree
Zoom, LED Zone control, one rotating gobo, iris and changeable Colour
Wheel. It also offers multiple Fan Modes, low noise and High End’s Lens
Defogger system.
www.highend.com
GLP showcased its GT-1 true hybrid fixture, working as both a Spot and a
Beam. Using a high powered 470 Watt discharge lamp, its high quality optical
system produces a light beam that features an enormous 22:1 ratio zoom
range from 2.5° to 55°.
When in spot mode, the GT-1 offers a wide range of effects, including CMY
colour mixing, eight rotating gobos, 14 fixed pattern gobos, additional beam
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reduction gobos, and an interchangeable animation wheel. The GT-1 also
features three different rotating prisms, a fixed colour wheel with CTO/CTB
filters, and a frost for softening the beam. When in beam mode, the GT-1
produces an astonishing highly parallel beam of light at 2.5° through its large
145mm diameter front lens, that remains bright and consistent over long
distances.
The GLP GT-1 features GLP’s unique baseless design, inbuilt wireless DMX
control, full 16 bit pan and tilt movement, full range dimming and shuttering
capability, an in built battery for fixture setup, an auto sensing power supply
and a low weight of just 25kg, in all giving a vastly versatile fixture for a wide
range of applications.
www.glp.de
MA Lighting significantly upgrades dot2 software with version1.2 The new
version 1.2 software includes many workflow refinements ensuring the dot2
remains a powerful, versatile and intuitive lighting console.
New features include: Customizable fixture Layout views; Multi-patch fixture
functionality; Additional playback options; Fully assignable DMX ports; Auto
Backup; Fader position identification; Remote inputs with pages; Programmer
view extended; Effects representation.
There are even more enhancements in this new software release! Like export
functionality for fixture types or conventional fixtures with shapers inside dot2
3D and so on…
www.ma-dot2.com
Martin by HARMAN announced the MAC Axiom Hybrid, a true all-in-
one beam and spot fixture. The hybrid solution combines beam and
spot functionality into a compact unit that also offers diffused wash and
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remarkable intensity. The unit’s seamless zoom and focus capability eliminates
the need for dedicated beam or spot modes and allows for both instant as
well as discrete transitions from a high-intensity collimated beam to a flat
field spot.
The MAC Axiom Hybrid’s precise optical system offers high contrast, both in
mid-air and projection, as well as a surprisingly flat field not often seen with
this short-arc lamp technology. Even with the array of features packed into
the MAC Axiom Hybrid, the unit casts a surprisingly small footprint, resulting
in a lightweight fixture that delivers superior performance.
www.harman.com
PR Lighting released the new XLED 300 Beam LED moving head. Smart,
compact and with low power consumption, it is equipped with the Osram
Ostar Stage 60W LED (RGBW 4-in-1) and has a 4.7° beam angle to deliver
unlimited movement.
Other features include: Electronic dimmer 0-100% linearly adjustable; 0-25
fps electronic strobe; speed adjustable 720° pan and 270° tilt, with auto
position correction; RGBW colour mixing (with macro); linearly adjustable
colour temperature. This DMX-controllable fixture also includes: Wireless DMX
compatibility; LED lamp overheating protection; Fixture usage time display;
Sound control mode and Touch Key, Brightness and Contrast adjustable.
www.pr-lighting.com
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Truss
Prolyte Group caught the
attention of many visitors with the
introduction of the Verto truss.
The Verto truss brings a totally
new perspective on truss
assembly and is described as a
game changer for the industry.
The Verto truss is based on a
new principle of truss connection,
where the sections are joined by
a rotating coupler system. This
system has great advantages over
existing systems. Looking at daily working practice for technicians, the goal
was to make assembling truss not only easier, but also safer. Furthermore,
playing into the trend of ever shortening production times, reducing the
assembly and disassembly time was important. Tested general assembly times
are up to 3 times faster than those for truss with conical coupling systems
and 7 times faster than any bolted truss.
The Verto truss can be assembled by a simple rotating locking system,
securing the truss in seconds, without the need for tools. Due to this,
assembly is almost completely silent, thereby greatly adding to safety on the
work floor. Tested general sound levels are around 55dB, where a conical
truss system generates a sound level of 80dB during assembly.
www.prolyte.com
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Growing a Rental and
Staging business has never
actually been easy, but
today it seems like anyone can get
into the game. Competition is fierce,
products and services increasingly
commoditized, and getting ahead
seems harder. How do you grow,
make money, and not collapse under
your own weight? There are three
key best practices that will keep
your rental business vibrant.
Learn How To OversellIn order to grow, you must sell more than you did the period prior,
consistently. If customers would cooperate by not scheduling their events
at the same time, then this task is easy. However, peaks and valleys are
the norm for most of us. The trick is to make the busy periods consistently
larger without sacrificing quality. This requires a fearless commitment to new
business alongside a dynamic operation that can adjust to fluctuations in
workload. Growing, profitable rental businesses rely heavily on outsourced
staff and equipment in peak periods in conjunction with just-in-time hiring
and purchasing to accommodate this type of growth.
Transparent ProcessesAs companies grow, the tendency is for the details of a project to reside in
the Sales process while Operations to forced pull information through the
system. A key step to becoming a scalable business is to ensure that all
projects are spawned and nurtured within an enterprise software system
that all departments can access. Transparency allows information to push
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Three Keys To Growing A Rental & Staging Business By Tom Stimson MBA CTS
E T A M a y 2 0 1 6 53forward through the system. As each step is complete, it triggers the next
step. Because all forecasted opportunities and projects are in an open queue,
everyone in the system can anticipate and prepare for upcoming work.
Compelling Value PropositionYour value proposition is the answer to the question, “How do you improve
your customer’s condition?” In today’s information and marketing-rich world,
simply saying you have great people, equipment, and service is no longer
effective. Successful Rental-Stagers have to take risks to appear more
valuable than their competition. The best place to start looking for your
unique value proposition is to ask your best customers why they choose you
again and again. Without a strong brand, you cannot consistently attract the
right customers or command prices that will sustain profits.
You Need All ThreeThere are no short cuts to success in this formula. If you excel at selling and
have great processes, but lack a compelling value proposition, then you will
generate undifferentiated, low margin revenue. You might grow, but profits
won’t follow. If you have great processes and an impressive brand, but can’t
exceed capacity, then the business won’t grow. Eventually the weight of
existing infrastructure will eat into profits as well. Finally, if you know how
to oversell and have a great value proposition, but struggle with operational
efficiency, then your business will make costly mistakes that will undermine
your overall efforts. You will rely on second efforts to do things well, and that
is not sustainable.
When you think about the areas of your business that aren’t 100% effective:
Overcoming stagnation, responding to challenges, avoiding problems,
or making money, then one or more of your three keys to growth is
compromised. Use the chart on the next page to pinpoint the source of your
problems and work on that area first.
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Tom Stimson MBA, CTS helps owners and management teams rediscover the
fun and profit that comes from making better decisions about smarter goals.
He is an expert on project-based selling and a thought leader for innovative
business processes for the AV and Live Events Industries. Since 2006, Tom
has successfully advised over two hundred companies and organizations on
business strategy, process, marketing, and sales.
Learn More at www.trstimson.com
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PALM Expo 2016, MumbaiIn and Around the Show
The PALM Expo has consistently evolved in tandem with the dynamic
growth and expansion of the pro sound and light market, and as
always, the expo will present limitless opportunities for business,
brand building, distribution and promotion of technology.
PALM Expo is India’s premier B2B exhibition for stage sound & light,
DJ gear, AV install and music production. Summer is already on a roll
and temperatures are set to soar even higher at the expo this year,
courtesy the spurt in brands present on the floor.
In 2015, the expo covered a total of 21,000 sqm and boasted of 25,000+
visitors – an indication of the growth of the pro-audio market in India, which
has over the years emerged as a key region in the global pro-audio scene.
The 2015 edition of the expo saw 40 new exhibitors, and this year the expo
is scaling a new high with the latest products on display from 35 first time
exhibitors at the show, in addition to the “PALM Expo loyalists” down the
years.
This will be a great show for product buyers as more than 500 major pro
audio brands display an endless slew of pro-audio products and turnkey
PALM 2015 - Inaugration
solutions that include high-end professional speakers, line arrays, amplifiers,
woofers & subs, mixers, consoles, patch panels, cables, connectors, mics,
headphones, extended racks, stage lighting, lasers, smoke & fog machines
and more.
Brands present on the floor include names like, Bose, Yamaha, Martin,
Antelope Audio, Adam Hall, TW Audio, Jona LED, Harman, Sennheiser,
QSC, Behringer, Genelec, Avid, Meyer Sound, DiGiCo, Beyerdynamic, Robe,
Christie, d&b Audiotechnik, Turbosound, Tannoy, Shure, Lab gruppen, Nx
Audio, PKN Technologies etc. and a whole lot more, who have confirmed their
participation at the grand spectacle.
As most of these brands already have quite a number of shipping products,
the show is all geared up to entice a critical mass of buyers.
More and more global players are now trying to make in-roads into the robust
Indian market. A clear indication that international brands are finally taking
concrete steps to affirm their commitment to the Indian market by exhibiting
directly, is reinforced by the participation of more International brands which
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Nikhil Chinapa speaking at the PALM Soundscape 2015
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include names such as Adam Hall Asia, P Audio, Nicolaudie Group and Grand
Power LLC, to name a few.
The PALM Expo will open its doors on 26th May 2016 to a mega event spread
across 5 halls at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, where
visitors will have access to the expo floor and the many prominent features
taking place concurrent to the trade show activities.
For the seventh consecutive year, HARMAN will be back with its much-awaited
Live Arena which is one of the most attractive features at the PALM expo.
A lineup of some of the best bands and musicians perform at the arena thus
showcasing Harman’s top of the line audio and lighting products.
Carrying forward from the previous two years, the Demo Qubes which are
conceptualized to serve as a ‘live’ demo area will feature two major brands –
Hi-Tech Audio and Pope Professional. The sound at these acoustically treated,
Demo Qubes can be manipulated, tested and heard at various volume levels,
giving these companies a chance to showcase their systems across a range
of audio spectrum, without any restrictions or disturbances from neighboring
booths.
5th edition Sound & Light awards
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If you are a rental company or an event management company,
contemplating adding a line array to your inventory, then you’ll likely want
to attend the Open Air Line Array Demo. One of the successes of the
previous years, the outdoor line array demos, will exhibit displays from 12
brands which include Audio focus, Audio Center, Beta 3,E wing, KV2, Lloyd
Lee, Montarbo, Next Pro audio, Power X, Sound Capital Pro Audio, T W Audio
and Z Sound.
Conducted in the open space at the venue on Ground IV, near the visitor
parking area, the Open Air Line Array demos have been a major draw since
its conceptualization at the expo, with more than 3,000 visitors thronging the
venue each year.
Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. has once again booked its own independent
space – hall 2B & 2C, spread across 1150sqm, where the brand will display a
huge collection of mixing consoles, MI products, PA speakers and installation
products. Attendees will also be treated to live stage performances by famous
singers and bands in an acoustically treated section, equipped with Yamaha’s
speakers and consoles, inside this hall.
Pioneer presenting the 1t prize to PALM DJ Championship winner
EXHIBITION PREVIEWE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 61On the show floors itself the expo will offer an array of sideshow events
that appease visitors, with the PALM Conference & Seminar Program
being the absolute highlight, giving access to the largest and most
relevant educational and informative program for pro-audio, lighting and
entertainment professionals.
To be held at the International Lounge – Hall 1 Mezzanine, the Conference
Program will provide the ultimate learning and networking environment, over
the course of the expo. The three day forum are designed and developed
to reflect topics of maximum interest, to the pro audio, music, lighting and
audio-visual industry and will attract highly influential delegates and decision
makers, focused on shaping their purchase based on professional guidance
This year, the program boasts of an esteemed panel of industry professionals
including Vijay Sabhlok, Milind Roarane, Anil Girkar, Sunny Sanour,
Meghdeep Bose, John Stewart Eduri, to name a few, speaking on topics
of prime interest on technology trends in the industry.
The event which includes a series of panel discussions and presentations on
all three days of the expo has a particular theme dedicated to each day of the
expo. The theme for each day is as follows:
Hi-Tech & Bose Demo Qubes at PALM 2015
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Theme: Stage Sound & Light
Day 2 (27th May - Friday)
Theme: AV Install & Integration
Day 3 (28th May - Saturday)
Theme: Music Production
The first day will also feature an EEMA PALM CONFERENCE SESSION,
with a reputed panel by EEMA discussing the Dynamism of the Live
Stage Market in India. The three day Conference & Seminar Program will
culminate on Day 3 with an Open Forum for Sound Engineers which will be
moderated by Aditya Modi and will consist of a panel including stalwarts
of the music industry like Shantanu Hudlikar, Pramod Chandorkar and
Mujeeb Dadarkar.
The rapidly progressing professional AV segment has become an undeniable
force. In lieu of this ever increasing presence within the entertainment
domain, the PALM expo will add further character to the show by including
a 3D IMMERSIVE PROJECTION & MAPPING showcase on the floor in
Hall 1
The PALM Soundscape which is fast growing into the expo’s biggest
feature will take place at Hall 4 VIP Parking Area. The Soundscape will enable
networking among industry stalwarts who will share their experiences and
expertise through interactive sessions curated by premier artist management
agency, UnMute.
With continuous efforts, The PALM expo has been instrumental in promoting
DJ talent via the DJ Championship, spearheaded by DJ Championship
Director DJ Reji. The championship will bring together some of India’s top DJs
and musicians. With aspiring, as well as pro DJs registering en masse for the
championship, this session has established the PALM expo as the centre of
gravity for Indian DJs.
HONOURING EXCELLENCEHonouring excellence in the domain of music recording is the 10th Edition
of the glorious Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards (IRAA). The
awards will continue to applaud the best in the Indian music recording
industry. Spearheaded by Achille Forler, Awards Director and Anil Chopra,
Founder & Chairman of the awards, the IRAA awards continues to grow. For
the first time in 10 years, a voting process has been incorporated which will
give registered members an opportunity to vote on the IRAA website.
“There are a lot of new young sound engineers who are doing great work and
the IRAA focuses on scouting these new talents and bringing them into the
spotlight and awarding them for work done,” says Anil Chopra.
The Awards will take place on the third day of the expo – 28th May 2016 at
Hall 4, VIP Parking Area with winners being felicitated across 21 categories.
The IRAA committee has announced that its highest honor, the IRAA Lifetime
Achievement Award, will be presented to veteran Sound Engineer, Satish
Gupta.
True to its primary objective, the PALM Sound & Light Awards which is
now in its 6th year, will showcase & recognize individuals and organizations
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for their unparalleled contribution to the industry by rendering outstanding
services in the field of staging, lighting & live sound in the Indian market in
the previous fiscal year.
Spread over 22 technical categories, Sound Designers, FOH Engineers, Audio
Monitor Engineers and other sound & light industry professionals will be
recognized at this “invites only” ceremony 27th May 2016.
“I am happy that PALM has been able to live up to the expectations of our
exhibitors and visitors. The company intends to invest more in the show
and ensure it continues to contribute to the growth of the industry. I look
forward to welcome everyone at PALM and wish our exhibitors a successful
‘businessful’ show”, says Ramesh Chetwani, Exhibition Director of PALM Expo.
The PALM Expo dates have always been a highlighted date on the calendars
of the Indian pro audio & music recording industry. Each year the organizers
have upped their game and this year too the expo’s energy is all set to get
more effusive with all the opportunities for business planned out at the venue.
www.palmexpo.in
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Winners at the 9th edition of IRAA Awards
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APG: One Steady Step At A Timeby Thomas Richard Prakasam
(L-R) Imran Hariht, Sebastian Song and Grégory Dapsanse
Of late the APG name might be sounding more familiar with the
industry in this part of the world. Considering that APG had set up
an APG South East Asia office in late November 2014 in Singapore
and another North East Asia office in Hong Kong in April of 2015, the
company has certainly set its sight in growing its presence in the region.
This was not the case in the early days. APG roots were founded in 1978 in
France. In 1991, the company became part of the SCV Group in France. The
brand changed hands again in 2004 when there was a management buyout
by the people who were most passionate about the brand and its solutions.
In the early years, the brand was more known in France as it was purely
concentrated in the domestic market. It had, however built quite a reputation
as generally it was considered the third most recognised and accepted
professional audio brand in the country.
The 2004 buyout changed the outlook for APG though. Heavy investment in
R&D brought about innovative products from the company and the time was
ripe for an international foray for the brand. 12 years later, 40% of APG’s
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business is international with of course most of the business coming from
Europe. Asia is the next leg of their strategic development.
ETA had the opportunity to meet with the affable Grégory Dapsanse who is
one of the shareholder’s of APG, together with the man helming APG SEA, a
familiar name indeed, Sebastian Song, to get them to share their views about
the company and the opportunities. Also sitting in was a key member of APG
SEA, Imran Hariht, Sales Director.
The APG website Home page has these words: A real passion for sound,
combined with strict scientific rigour, constitutes the foundation of the wide
range of products that forged the reputation of the legendary “APG sound”.
Our goal from the beginning has not changed: to provide products, tools and
services that exceed the requirements of both the customer and the public.
Grégory an Engineer himself, is keen to highlight that this is what sets the
company apart. “Innovative and Flexible are the key words in our company.
The way we want to innovate is to create different products with a lot of
features, functionalities, offering maximum performance. We look at our
solutions from the creative aspect in terms of ergonomics and technical to
offer the best possible solution to customers.”
The JCube Ice rink that features the SC25 column speakers
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Grégory brings up as an example the APG SC25 source column speaker. “This
column speaker is optimized for acoustic directivity. Our design offers great
acoustic control.” Imran steps in to highlight how this speaker has made an
impact in a local installation, Jcube, which is a shopping mall in the west
of Singapore that also features Singapore’s first Olympic-size ice rink. “The
Mall had an issue with getting people to clear the ice rink using the previous
speakers. This was due to external noise interference as well as clarity for
those in the ice rink. We brought in the SC25 column speakers to test it out.
Amazingly the first announcement using the speakers had the desired effect.
It was clear and could be heard from wherever one was in the rink. What
shocked the management of the Mall was that we only needed to use two of
the column speakers complimented with two subs to help them achieve their
objective,” said a pleased Imran.
“Our solutions are maximised for flexibility as well. We have our built-in DSP
amplifiers but we can also work with external processors or combine our
processor with other brand amplifiers. We do this, as we want to ensure that
our clients get the best out of the systems they want to work with. We offer
adaptive configuration for flexibility with our solutions,” emphasised Grégory.
Why The Offices In Asia?“Simply to show our commitment to the industry in this part of the world. APG
SEA and APG North East Asia are an extension of us. When people talk to
these two entities they are talking and dealing with APG. We believe this will
instil confidence but more importantly it will help us understand the needs in
this part of the world and customise our solutions accordingly,” said Grégory.
The offices in Asia also offer service support for clients. “We are able to
support our clients in the installation process or for tuning of the systems and
if necessary design of the systems,” said Sebastian. Currently APG SEA works
with System Integrators and Consultants and are on the lookout for partners
within the region to help them grow the business. “Passion for the brand and
what APG is trying to achieve is important when we look for partners.”
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The APG SEA office features a nice large demo room as well. The ultimate
aim is to offer logistics and a full service centre in the near term at both the
regional offices. “We are still the new kid on the block in this market. We are
slowly but surely building up our momentum. Today we have several nice
references in different market segments which is actually very representative
of what we can do – clubs, theatres, performing arts, houses of worship,
sports venue and so forth. The APG SEA office has our solutions installed
other than in Singapore, in Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand already,”
highlights Grégory.
“I would like to point out that this is because we have people with experience
running the company and who are as passionate as us. They are committed
to our cause as we are to theirs.”
“I would also want to add, that we consider educating the industry a top
priority. Not just our product training but in bringing a global perspective
to project challenges and advising on methods to resolve issues or ways to
attain their objectives. In that aspect, training will play a role in our offices
in the region.”
The Uniline is APG’s flagship solution. It is a modular line array that features
high power and long throw which offers its flexibility to be used from very
small spaces to stadiums, keeping in line with the mantra of flexibility
and innovation. At Frankfurt, it was announced that Active Audio and APG
had signed a strategic alliance. Active Audio will hold 60% of APG shares
whilst Jean-Luc Moncel, Philippe Frarier and Grégory Dapsanse, will hold
the majority of the remaining shares. The decision to join forces will foster
critical synergies between both companies in R&D, production, financing and
ultimately global reach, thus furthering the ambitions of APG in becoming a
name to be reckoned with in this part of the world.
www.apg.audio
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Millian Singapore Is A Nightclub And A Concert Venue
SINGAPORE
Venue features NEXO Geo S12 and Yamaha CL5
Millian Singapore is located at the St James Power Station which
features a number of music and entertainment spaces near the
HarbourFront area. The 950sqm space is operated by A-Live
Entertainment Pte Ltd and had its soft launch in February this year and is
beginning to build up momentum.
As a nightclub, Millian operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
offering DJ music. The other days are open for booking by concert organisers
who are looking for an intimate space.
The focal point in the venue is the fairly large stage where the DJ spins his
music or acts perform during their concert. There is a bar counter on the
extreme right of the stage, with an open concept floor space. The space at
the extreme end facing the stage is elevated and features comfortable sofas
and tables, which are meant for VIPs.
Taking responsibility for specifying the equipment were Akira Yamauchi and
Simon Su of CLEF Productions Pte Ltd. Akira Yamauchi highlights, “As the
space had a dual purpose, we instinctively recommended the NEXO GEO S12
complemented with the Nexo RS15 subs as the main sound system, as they
provide the sonic quality and punch required. We have had much experience
with the S12s and they have always delivered without fail. In this particular
environment, in Nightclub mode it provides the oomph needed for the dance
music and in Concert mode, it delivers the required punch.”
The stage features four units of GEO S12’s hung each on the left and right
side with 3 units of RS15s taking care of the low frequencies. A further four
units of GEO S12s are hung on the opposite side of the stage as a pair each.
This helps to ensure that all the audio is concentrated at the space in front of
the stage where the audience would congregate.
Complementing the speakers is the Yamaha CL5 console which offers easy
control and reliability. “The large rig hung high above the centre of the floor
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space features mainly DTS and Martin Beam and Profile lighting fixtures
controlled via an Avolites Quad with fader wings, thus ensuring that we are
able to create the right ambience in whatever mode we are operating in,”
added Simon Su, of CLEF Productions.
“This is a conservation building, which means we are not allowed to touch the
structure. We had to work around the space and specify a system that is able
to handle a heavy rock band or a pop band. With the Nexo S12, the venue
is able to handle any genre of music. It is compact, easy to handle and or
course the support from Yamaha is excellent,” said a delighted Yamauchi.
Ryohei Sakai of A-Live Entertainment adds, “During our soft opening we
brought in the band Noisemaker from Japan and they had a blast with the
sound and light system installed. The crowd certainly got pumped up.”
Ryohei Sakai of A-Live Entertainment
PROJECTSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 73“Our resident DJ Martin, who is Japanese but had been spinning in America
for 8 years, is equally pleased with the watts the speakers put out. DJ Martin
can be best described as an Open Format DJ, who works with the guests’
moods and adjusts accordingly. Thus a versatile sound system suits his style
best,” said Sakai.
www.millian.sg
www.yamahaproaudio.com
sg.yamaha.com
www.nexo-sa.com
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AUSTRALIA
DRM Audio Visual designs and installs the AV system
EV, Dynacord & Bosch Work Out @ Virgin Active’s Flagship Health Club
When Virgin Active started on their showcase health club in Collins
Street, Melbourne, DRM Audio Visual were selected to provide a
comprehensive AV solution. As Virgin Active Health Clubs are in
the top-segment in their industry when it comes to quality, DRM were very
excited about the prospect of designing and installing an audio-visual system.
“The end-user was very clear with their expectations when it came to AV
systems. They wanted a simple, straightforward solution that was easy
to use,” said Jarrod Bell, from DRM Audio Visual. “The audio system was
designed to be seamless. We aimed to ensure that there is no loss or gain of
volume as you move around the room.”
Jarrod noted that the club has multiple levels and very different spaces,
acoustics and sound requirements for various activities. This meant that the
choice and number of speakers in each zone and their amplification had to
vary to suit the room and its use. It also meant that zoning and control over
audio were critical. One of Jarrod’s key aims was to develop an AVC system
where the volume of ambient noise would automatically adjust the volume of
the sound system in that particular area.
“Each audio zone in the health club has different volume settings. In addition
microphones have been used in conjunction with the Electro-Voice speakers.
These microphones pick-up the level of ambient noise and adjust the decibel
output of the speakers to ensure that the audio can be heard over the sound
in the zone. We have also programmed a maximum decibel threshold to
ensure that the audio volume does not go too loud.”
In the reception area, as you enter the club, the first speakers that can be
noticed are the uniquely-shaped Electro-Voice EVID 4.2 4-inch surface-mount
speakers. These serve to provide audio in the entrance hall while smaller halls
Microphones spaced in the ceiling throughout the gym help to
automatically control output volume.
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PROJECTSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 78and corridors use Bosch LBC 3951. The same Bosch speakers have also been
employed in the toilets and washroom areas due to their moisture resistant
characteristics. Industry favourite, the EVID 4.2 ceiling-mount speakers
have also been used in larger areas. A paging system has been installed
in reception to allow staff to access the audio systems across the club and
make voice announcements if required. An Apple iPad serves as the touch
control panel.
On the second level, Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 8-inch loudspeakers are featured
in the open workout area. These hard-hitting horn speakers were chosen to
ensure audio would be heard across the large open space, even when full
with club members.
A number of specialised activity spaces are located on this level including the
cycle studio. Audio here is provided with the help of two Dynacord TS400
vertical arrays and a 2000 W EV ETX 15-inch powered sub-woofer, which
is neatly incorporated into the wall. The speakers were chosen specifically
for their high-quality and performance. The TS400 vertical arrays are well
known for their throw and are well suited for the depth of this room, while
the powerful ETX sub provides the thumping low frequencies to get legs
pumping.
The cycle studio additionally features a Panasonic projector for video
projection and an AMX control pad that allows the trainer to select the music
source and control the volume. “The AMX keypad has been configured and
programmed by DRM Audio Visual and it ties in with Virgin Active’s MyRide
system which is being used in this space,” explains Jarrod. “The keypad
allows the trainer to select the source music at the touch of a button or plug
in his own source using the Aux-in port. The provision of this keypad takes
into account the client’s desire of having a simple, straightforward and easy
to use system.”
A number of group exercise studios are also scattered throughout the gym.
These feature a stage area at the front and a large area for classes such as
BodyPump, BodyAttack and Kickboxing. High-energy audio in three of these
spaces is handled by four EV Innovations EVF 1122s 12-inch speakers, with
60 degrees by 40 degrees dispersion with ZX1 speakers serving as monitors
for the stage. EVF speakers are usually found in larger installations such as
churches, exhibition halls and performance stages, but were used here to
cope with the required sound volume and projection.
Jarrod talks about the choice of speakers: “The audio system was designed
to be seamless. We aimed to ensure that there is no loss or gain of volume
as you move around the room. For this reason we chose the Electro-Voice
speakers as their dispersion was best suited for the space.”
The entire audio system at the Virgin Active Health Club is controlled from
a single control room. This features three Electro-Voice EV NetMax N8000
DSPs for processing. Amplification duties are performed by Paramus 1225T
and 1240T amplifiers. Electro-Voice EV CPS 4.10 amplifiers are also employed
where necessary.
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3 group exercise stuiodes feature several EV Innovation EVF boxes,
usually reserved for large installation projects.
PROJECTSE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 80Wireless mic communication for instructors is covered with Electro-Voice RE 2
belt-packs integrated with Fitness-Audio instructor sets. Six Electro-Voice RE 2
wireless receivers manage the signals in the rack room.
Additionally an AMX NetLinx NX-2200 is used for control together with
software modules programmed by DRM. The AMX product and the EV NetMax
DSP System Controller work together in tandem.
From all accounts the project satisfied all parties including club patrons.
Jarrod states: “The installation is complete and operational. We think we have
met the brief set forth by the client and have not had any complaints.”
www.boschcommunications.com.au
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MACAU
Design and specification of lighting system handled by StandardVision
Macau’s Planet J Comes Alive With ETC’s x7 Color System And Mosaic control System
Lighting plays an incredibly important role in enhancing the magic world
of theme parks. It is far more than a tool to illuminate or decorate,
but a key to connecting people with a fantasy realm. With theme-park
experiences growing day by day and new digital tools developing fast,
interactivity is transforming lighting designs in modern theme parks. Planet
J*, located at the Sands Cotai Central in Macau, has taken revolutionary
steps, putting together trendsetting interactive elements and a sophisticated
lighting control system, including ETC Selador Desire luminaires, Source
Four LED fixtures, and Unison Mosaic and Paradigm architectural systems, to
provide visitors the world’s first live-action role-play theme park.
“The lighting will change as players interact with their surroundings,” says
Derek Warrick, the lighting and systems design manager from StandardVision,
the company that designed and specified the lighting system for the Planet J
project. “This means a lot of programming and interaction between computer
systems. It also means that the park will look different from minute to
minute, so you will get a unique visit every time.”
In the 95,000 square feet of interior space, the park is divided into eight
zones, each with a unique theme and different lighting concept. To create the
magical world that makes people feel like part of the story, Warrick employs
an LED system that includes ETC fixtures with the unique x7 Color System
blending seven LED colors, embedded into scenic elements to complement
the ambient lighting fixtures. “The x7 Color System provides such a full colour
spectrum, that people walking through the park look great, and we didn’t
have too many surprises when we lit the scenery,” describes Warrick. “They
are very well designed!”
Planet J has hundreds of ETC LED luminaires installed, including 483 Source
Four LED Lustr+, 575 Desire D60 Vivid, 255 Desire D22 Lustr+, and 37
Desire D40 Vivid fixtures. “These fixtures have great light output and colour
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rendering,” Warrick explains. “The RDM capability saved countless hours and
days of work.”
The control system is a mixture of Unison Mosaic and Paradigm architectural
controllers utilizing DMX and DALI protocols across 92 universes and 16
loops. “The mix of both Paradigm and Mosaic controllers provides us a flexible
yet robust system. We haven’t put a large demand on the systems yet as
interactivity is still being programmed, but I have faith that everything will
work as intended,” says Warrick. A lot of interactivity comes from the game
interfaces. This means final programming can only be tested when the park
is fully operational.
Warrick is no stranger to ETC products. He has used ETC lights and control
systems over the past 15 years and summarizes: “I have been extremely
happy with both the products and support of the staff at ETC.”
*Planet J (Macau) Limited is a member of Jumpin Gym Digital Entertainment Limited, part of Jumpin Gym USA Limited.
Photos courtesy of Derek Marion from StandardVision
www.etcconnect.com
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CHINA
Christie Visual Solutions Bring Dai Culture To Life In Yunnan Eight Christie M Series projectors installed deliver a vivid showcase of lifelike images and colour to visitors
The Dai Show Theater, is developed by Chinese conglomerate Wanda
Group and located within the luxurious Xishuangbanna International
Resort in Yunnan Province, China. The theater is shaped like a
bamboo hat, an embodiment of unique Dai culture, and has already gained
landmark status in the autonomous region. Besides the architectural beauty
it exudes, the Dai Show Theater boasts advanced technical and technological
equipment to complement a permanent 75-minute acrobatic water spectacle
orchestrated by one of the world’s top theatre directors, Franco Dragone –
best known for the Cirque du Soleil shows.
Since its opening late last year, visitors from around the world have been
entertained by the meticulously choreographed presentations combining aerial,
aquatic and immersive stage performances, as well as realistic projection mapping
using Christie M Series projectors that create an exceptional visual experience. The
canvas was the stage floor and the projectors painted it beautifully with lifelike
images that complemented the fluid movements of performers.
Eight Christie DS+14K-M 3DLP® projectors, each boasting a brightness of
14,000 center lumens, have been installed above the theater to ensure maximum
effect. Christie’s trusted partner, Wincomn Technology, undertook the crucial
role of design, systems integration, installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the projection system at this state-of-the-art performance venue.
“The end-user had very high expectations of the projection system, and we
had to deploy our most experienced teams to ensure that the high standards
expected in terms of systems design, stagecraft and artistic effects were
perfectly executed, so that the vivid and realistic images can immerse the
audience in this mythical world. The Christie DS+14K-M projectors deployed
had also performed excellently throughout the installation and commissioning
phase,” said Tony Chen, general manager, Wincomn Technology. “We are
therefore very excited and pleased to witness how amazing and visually
captivating the show at the Dai Show Theater is, and to receive the ‘Excellent
Supplier’ banner awarded by Wanda Group.”
Chen said the Christie DS+14K-M projectors were selected due to their ability
to clearly display images with great details in high resolutions and produce
the bright and vibrant images needed for the show. “We complemented the
Christie DS+14K-Ms with projector yokes and the latest VYV tracking system;
in the end, only eight projectors were required to make the show a success,
instead of 20 units originally planned,” he added.
The stage was transformed into a mystical jungle where a love story between
a city boy captivated by the beauty of princess Dai, the rainforest goddess
unfolded, as depicted in Dai cultural mythology. The M Series projectors
enhanced the stage’s existing props to create different scenarios and special
effects to imitate a live experience of wind, rain and thunder. At one point, the
stage was filled with water to mimic the effect of a heavy downpour – ripples
and projections of raindrops were created using visual effects. The combination
resulted in a truly immersive experience for the audience.
www.christiedigital.com
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Protec Returns To Rock’n’roll With A Triple Whammy
UAE
Perfectly executed lighting and visual systems create the electrifying ambience for all the concerts
The company, who until recently, has focussed mainly on corporate
events having taken a sabbatical from rock and roll for a year, made
a dramatic U-turn on March ’16 to support three concerts in the UAE
including Nicky Minaj and the Autism Rocks Festival in Dubai that featured
Flo Rida and Tyga. Protec also provided the lights for the very first Korean
cultural convention that took place in Abu Dhabi’s du Arena on March 25th
featuring performances by K-Pop artistes, boy group BTS, Taeyeon from the
group Girls’ Generation, Kyuhyun from Super Junior, Double S 301, hip-hop
group Monsta X, girl group Spica and pop star Ailee.
The Nicky Minaj concert organised by the newly formed 117Live, headed by
Thomas Oveson (who was previously with Done Events) was held on March
25th at Dubai’s latest entertainment venue – named Autism Rocks Arena.
Nicky Minaj is a performer who knows her craft and her fans inside out. For
an hour, she was 100 percent present, although she admitted to toning down
for Dubai.
Protec provided lighting, video and rigging for the show. Working closely with
Nicky’s LD – Kathy Beer and Video Engineer Daunt’e Kenner, the production
was as good as it gets. “I have been with her since last year and this is my
third time in Dubai and my first time with Protec. Protec is a great company
with great gear, lovely crew and everything went swimmingly. I would
definitely work with Protec again!” said Kathy. She added, “As with anything
we had to make a few changes because all the communication was done
via email but the guys were quick to respond and the changes were made
without fuss and with great speed. We were also able to end rehearsal early
last night which I always love.”
Protec Video’s biggest challenge was getting the trim height for the main
screen just right, to avoid the risers from cutting into the bottom of the
screen, and the top of the screen getting in the way of the back LX fixtures.
A total of 158 sq.m off Protec’s 6mm and 154 sq.m of Protec’s 9mm Mambo
LED panels were used for the main stage. The Imag screens for the main
stage were set in portrait and the content started initially in 16x9 format
using part of the screen, which then changed to full screen portrait to accept
the live camera feed. Nicky’s Video Engineer Kenner said, “This is my first tour
with Nicky, about my tenth time in Dubai and my second time with Protec and
you guys are great. When I arrived everything was set up the way it needed
to be and there were no issues. I literally plugged it in and it works”.
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Autism Rocks Festival
Protec’s Project Manager – Mark Battle summed it up for us when he said,
“The production for this gig worked out very well from a technical and
logistical point of view. The site was laid out very well, there was plenty
of room in the backstage area for all vehicles from different aspects of the
production and personnel to move around with ease without getting in each
other’s way. The stage was large enough with big wings and a large enough
area behind the backdrop of the stage to move a festival production around
with ease. We had five days to build the entire rig which was ample time and
made the build very relaxed.
Meanwhile, the same evening Nicky Minaj was performing in Dubai, in the du
Arena on Yas Island, Protec was working on the lighting (around 350 fixtures
made up of Clay Paky Mythos, Sharpy profiles and washes, Stormy, A-LEDA K10
B-EYE, Molefrays and Gladiator spots that were run on Grand MA2 full size desks)
and rigging, for another concert where thousands of fans, mostly girls, from
across the country and around the region gathered at the venue for another first.
KCON, the world’s biggest K-pop festival made its way to the Middle East for the
first time on Friday, March 25 put together by Flash Entertainment.
The K-Pop artists who performed at the concert included BTS, TaeYeon from
Girls Generation, Kyuhyun from Super Junior, Double S 301, Ailee, Monsta
LIVEE T A M a y 2 0 1 6 91X and SPICA. The convention showcased different aspects of the Korean
culture and went down a treat in the Middle East. Over the past few years,
the spread of South Korean entertainment culture also known as the Korean
wave or the ‘Hallyu’ movement has swept across various countries, the Middle
East being no exception.
Back in Dubai a week later, 117Live hosted the Autism Rocks festival on April
1st featuring American hip-hop artiste Flo Rida and rapper Tyga. The duo took
to the stage at the end of the family day to mark Autism Awareness Month.
Both artistes were at the top of their game and the crowds that came in
support of autism awareness were treated to high energy performances.
After the Nicky Minaj show Protec had to change the lighting plot to suit the
Autism Rocks Festival plan but Arron Russ, (Protec’s lighting designer & HOD)
also designed the lighting for Flo Rida and was able to utilise the same rigging
plan that was used for Nicky Minaj. This meant that the changeover between
the two shows was fairly seamless.
The only thing that put a dampener (literally) on the proceedings, was the
weather. It rained on the Thursday night before the Autism Rocks gig which
meant that certain precautions had to be taken in order to keep all the electrical
equipment dry. All the lights in the rig and the back video wall were fine as the
stage was water proof. The only challenge was to keep the front truss and the
lights on the ‘thrust’ dry. Protec’s Project Manager – Mark Battle explained, “We
had to use plastic sheeting over all of this which worked, even though it was
quite windy at times. When we arrived on the show day and everything was
soaking wet, it turned out that we had only lost one light due to water damage.
The other challenge was that it was also exposed to the wind and sand/dust.
The large Imag video screens that we had on either side of the downstage
wings had to be monitored very closely. At the end of the day however, it was
another perfectly executed gig, with no more rain to dampen anyone’s spirits.
www.productiontec.com
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Anugerah Meletop Era 2016 Brings The House Down At The CIDB Convention Center
MALAYSIA
MJ Event relies on RCF speakers, Sennheiser microphones and SSL consoles
Fans of talented performers waited eagerly outside the convention
center with placards in their hands. Music was played aloud as the
crowd waited for the arrival of artists and singers. Anugerah Meletop
Era 2016 (AME 2016) which happens annually, is an award show developed
to award talented performers based on votes submitted by fans. With a line-
up of artists such as Akim & The Majistret (Winner of Anugerah Juara Lagu
30), Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Jaclyn Victor and many more, the award show saw
a huge crowd on 24th February 2016 at CIDB Convention Center, in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
Aside from the crowd, RCF speakers were used for the venue’s Front of
House. A total of 12 RCF TT55 units where hung from a truss system with 6
on each side to provide a wide area of sound coverage. Placed at the ground
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level were none other than TTS56-A. Known for its ability to throw sound at a
long distance, 6 units were placed outside of the CIDB to create the hype and
excitement for the fans. MJ Event Management who had done many huge
events such as Anugerah Juara Lagu 30 and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016,
received the opportunity to work with Era.FM to supply and support this AME
2016 award show.
Mohamad Firdaues, MJ’s System Engineer who had been in the AV field for
at least 7 years was one of the main staff to ensure that the systems were
running according to plan. “I have been working with MJ for about 7 years. It
has been always exciting and thrilling to work with the company. Some of the
projects that I have worked in were Anugerah Juara Lagu, Maharaja Lawak
Mega and many more,” commented Firdaues, on his years of experience and
projects that he had covered.
With regards to the AME 2016 setup Firdaues had this to share. “For this
event we decided to go with RCF Speakers especially the TT Series. Around
46 units were used in this event. We always enjoyed the sound produced by
the RCF TT Series, we had done it in many events and we still prefer to use
them. 12 units of TT55 were used in Front of House with 6 units of TTS56
to balance out the treble with bass. These helped us to blast music outside
of the convention center. As for the stage, 12 units of RCF TT55, 8 units of
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RCF TT33 and 8 units of RCF TTS56 were used. We divided them equally on
both side of the stage to provide maximum throw and coverage. We tested the
system during rehearsal, and indeed we made the right choice, the sound was
clear and was able to punch through the crowd. I like the TT series, because it
is easy for me to setup. The sound is clear and it’s a great product.”
Aside from the speakers, that night’s event, saw the use of 8 handheld
Sennheiser G3 500 series as the event’s main vocal microphones. Front of
House sound monitoring was handled by the SSL500 Plus Live console.
Jim, the sound monitor engineer operating on the SSL500 Live Console, had
recently acquainted himself with the SSL300 Live console when he was the
monitor engineer at the Anugerah Juara Lagu 30 event. “Definitely more
familiar with the console,” said Jim when asked if he was used to the console.
“I would just say there are more faders and channels to monitor. It’s a bigger
console compared to the 300,” he stated.
With a total of 18 awards given out that night such as “Anugerah Drama Meletop”,
“Anugerah Artist Lawak Meletop”, “Anugerah Lagu Meletop” just to name a few, the
event was a success for both MJ Event Management and Era.FM.
www.acousticlighting.com
Jim, the sound monitor engineer operating on the SSL500 Live Console
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Sound.Com And Optocore Deliver Impeccable Sound At South Asian Games
INDIA
Optocore backbone helps transport pristine audio around the stadium
SOUND.COM, leading provider of sound reinforcement and turnkey
audio solutions, was chosen to provide the audio solutions for the
Opening & Closing Ceremonies at the South Asian Games 2016, held
at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
SOUND.COM, constructed a robust digital network around a redundant
Optocore backbone, spanning six nodes, to transport pristine audio around
the stadium.
Since managing sound for The Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, SOUND.
COM has gained the reputation of being a specialist in providing advanced
audio infrastructures for major ceremonies and has taken major sporting
events to the next level in India, including The Indian Premier League, Indian
Super League and National Games 2011 & 2015.
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The event management duties for South Asian Games were handled by
Encompass Events for whom this was a complete new challenge.
The opening ceremony was a 180-minute spectacle managed by the
Encompass core team, while the Games were officially declared open by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremonies have earned the distinction of
being one of the biggest ever sporting extravaganzas of the North East and
have provided an excellent showcase of the region’s rich cultural and natural
heritage. 4500 participants, including 2600 athletes from eight nations —
Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, Afghanistan and
India — participated in 22 disciplines across the 12-day Games, in the two
cities of Guwahati and Shillong.
The primary audio source was fed via AES to all amplifiers, thus delivering
astounding audio quality that remained pristine across the turnkey sound
system.
Explaining the layout, SOUND.COM MD, Warren Dsouza, stated: “The audio
system was designed in the round, with the stadium divided into six nodes —
FOH, North, South, East, West and Monitors in a redundant loop.”
An analogue signal driven by Dolby/Lake processors acted as the secondary
back-up and ARX line drivers served as the third back-up system. The Dolby/
Lake processors served two purposes — its primary job was a switcher from
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function was to convert AES signals to analog wherever needed.
At these particular ceremonies all the VIP tribunes and Athletes Oath podiums
were picked up off the Optocore devices from the west node and routed (via
Optocore YG2 cards) straight to the Yamaha M7CL console that served as the
main mixing console, whilst another Yamaha console was used as the back-up
desk. The performances themselves were mixed on a Soundcraft VI6 console.
The X6R-FX provided the primary interfaces with Optocore DD4MR-FX at FOH.
“We interfaced the Optocore devices to the Soundcraft and Yamaha consoles.
Signals were sent through the Optocore matrix through various nodes and
Athletes Oath speech microphones,” continued Dsouza. “The Prime Minister’s
VIP Tribune speeches were picked up from the X6R-FX 16 Mic devices to the
Soundcraft and Yamaha desks. The DD32R had AES audio signals fed into
each of the amplifiers and in some places converted from AES to analogue
for audio feeds.
“The closing ceremony had the VI6 interfaced to the stage boxes via
[Optocore’s new] M12 MADI bridges at the Monitor/Stage node, and into the
VI6 through the DD2FR.”
Summing up, he said the ceremonies had been a resounding success with
a perfect blend of technology, creativity, culture, music and entertainment.
“Overall the event enjoyed fantastic audio quality, with a robust integration
of the digital audio network thanks to Optocore. By keeping it simple, with
industry standard protocols, just made everything so easy.”
Optocore systems engineer was Ranjeet Singh, with Dsouza himself the
overall audio director.
www.optocore.com
www.online-sound.com
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EVENTS LISTING 2016May 24 – 27KOBA 2016
Venue: COEX (Convention &
Exhibition Center), Hall A, C, D (524,
Bongeunsa-ro, Hall Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, Korea)
Site: www.kobashow.com/eng/
about/info.asp
May 26 – 28PALM Expo India 2016
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center,
Goregaon East, Mumbai, India
Site: www.palmexpo.in
May 31 – Jun 03BroadcastAsia/ CommunicAsia
2016
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Site: www.broadcast-asia.com
www.communicasia.com
Jun 08 – 10InfoComm International 2016
Venue: Las Vega Convention Center,
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Site: www.infocommshow.org
June 13 – 16Asian Attractions Expo 2016
Venue: Shanghai New International
Expo Centre, China
Site: http://www.iaapa.org/expos/
asian-attractions-expo/home
Jun 23 – 25Summer NAMM 2016
Venue: Nashville, TN
Site: www.namm.org/summer/2016
Jun 30 – Jul 02Indian DJ Expo
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Site: www.indiandjexpo.in
July 20 – 21ProAVL Asia 2016 / Toursim
Technology Asia 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Sands,
Singapore
Site: www.proavlasia.com
Aug 04 – 06AudioVisual Integration Expo
New Delhi 2016
Venue: Hall 7ABC and 7FGH, Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi, India
Site: www.aviiexpo.in
Aug 23 – 25Integrate 2016
Venue: Sydney Showground, Sydney
Olympic Park
Site: integrate-expo.com
Aug 31 – Sept 03Broadcast Indonesia/Communic
Indonesia 2016
Venue: Jakarta International Expo
Site: www.broadcast-indonesia.com
Sep 01 – 04PALM Expo 2016
Venue: China International
Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China
Site: www.palmexpo.net
Sep 12 – 14InfoComm India
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre,
Mumbai, India
Site: www.infocomm-india.com
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Oct 26 - 29Prolight + Sound Shanghai 2016
Venue: Shanghai New International
Expo Centre, Shanghai China
Site: www.prolightsound-shanghai.
com
Oct 31 – Nov 02Prolight + Sound Middle East
Venue: Dubai International
Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Dubai
Site: www.prolightsoundme.com
Dec 06 – 08InfoComm Middle East and
Africa
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre,
Dubai
Site: www.infocomm-mea.com