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A Demo A DayIs a demonstration of new equipment necessary? Of course it is. You wouldn’t buy speakers or any kind of equipment without testing it out fi rst, would you? There are a few new launches featured in this issue and you will fi nd that they are almost always accompanied by a demo. While attending one in particular a visitor told me that, nowadays, there is no such thing as a “bad system”, just bad handling.

For example, you can have the best speaker system available in the world, but if you don’t know how to drive it, where it can be pushed

and where its limits are, then you basically have a box that you could have built at home. That’s why my take on this commonly overlooked anomaly in the industry is that there should be more people attending demonstrations. Even if you don’t support the brand or feel like your system could do better, why not try it out? What is there to lose from sitting down and being open to the possibility that another brands’ equipment could be more suited to your needs than you ever knew? As the saying goes, if you never try, you’ll never know.

That leads me to point number 2: If we showcase a, let’s say, audio system in one environment, is that enough to make someone want to purchase it? I’m far from being an expert on the matter, but I do feel that if you want to showcase a portable system or those aimed at live events, you need to showcase it.. well, outside. Then again, what if the system is meant for both permanent install and live events? Wouldn’t that mean that your best chance of a sale would come from showcasing the system in the all the environments that it should be used in? Therefore, in order to showcase versatility, you need to have more versatile demos.

I know that it irks even the most optimistic and open-minded designers/engineers to attend a demo and to only have the system showcased in one possible way. Would a double environment demo work better for a brand or is that not cost-savvy? Is it worth the risk to spend more output in order to possibly receive more input, if you know what I mean. Like I said earlier, if you never try, you’ll never know.

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CAN Continues MIDAS PRO Series Training

SINGAPORE: Held towards the end of July, team members from Consolidated Audio Network (CAN) continued to strengthen the bond between their customers and partners by hosting yet another MIDAS PRO Series training session. Over the course of 2 days, attendees which included rental companies, freelancers and Houses of Worship engineers came together to discover more ways that the MIDAS PRO Series could assist them in their day-to-day work.

Using the same technology that was developed from the MIDAS XL8 console, the PRO Series features integral AES50 multichannel digital audio networking which makes the range compatible with all MIDAS digital I/O units, as well as with any other AES50 devices.

The 3rd training session for 2015 focused on the MIDAS PRO2 and PRO2c consoles which feature integral DSP PROcessing and can be expanded input/output-wise by connecting any MIDAS digital I/O units to the AES50 ports. Alongside the PRO2 models, Music Group's Khiew Chung Wah, lead trainer for the sessions, explained the various functions and system confi gurations of the PRO3 and PRO6 models and how to trouble-shoot on the go. Notably, the PRO3 and PRO6 consoles share a

common user interface, which make migration between the two models completely seamless.

Conducted at CAN's main offi ce in Singapore, Technical and Sales Manager for CAN Colin Oliverio not only assisted Khiew Chung Wah but also guided the engineers on navigation and system set-up of the systems. He commented, “It was a great experience to meet engineers from different parts of the trade and to have them attend this PRO series training. It was defi nitely impressive because of the intensity of the sessions!”

Coming up between October-November 2015, CAN will be conducting their 4th and fi nal training, this time on the brand new MIDAS PRO X console. As an extension of MIDAS PRO 3, 6 and 9, the PRO X console comes with 168 inputs

and 96 mix buses (plus stereo and mono masters) that can be displayed as a 24 mono or stereo mixes on the console surface, simultaneously.

The fi nal training will be targeted at the next generation of engineers, explained Director and General Manager, Chad Batchelor. “Targeting the younger crowd has always been a major part of our focus as these are the individuals who will eventually become the future Singapore engineers and we passionately want to see them grow and educate themselves with mixing techniques and be able to showcase different mixing styles.”

For more information on MIDAS consoles, contact CAN at +(65) 6287 8038.

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Bangalore Sees Expansion Of Christie Facilities

INDIA: On August 14, global visual technology company, Christie saw the opening of its expanded facility in India. The new site was offi cially inaugurated at an event attended by customers and business partners in the country, as well as senior members of the Christie management team.

Located in the International Technology Park in Bangalore, a major IT hub in India’s Silicon Valley, the new premises will provide a superior level of service and support to Christie’s clients and partners in India, which clearly refl ects Christie’s ongoing commitment to the Indian market, which has seen tremendous growth and potential in recent years.

Occupying over 13,500 square feet, Christie India’s new home is three times larger than its former premises situated within the same industrial park. It hosts a vast area devoted to warehousing, a conference room with full AV facilities, “Inspire, Create, Experience” (I.C.E) showrooms for displaying Christie’s latest technologies and staging live demos, a full-fl edged service center, as well as a clean room for performing cleaning and repairs of light engines for cinema projectors. This makes Christie India the fi rst offi ce in the Asia Pacifi c region to be equipped with a clean room facility.

Among the products on display in the I.C.E showrooms are the Christie MicroTiles, Christie Entero HB 67-inch display cubes, Christie Phoenix video wall controllers, Christie FHD552-X HD LCD panels, Christie QuadHD84 LCD panel, and the Christie HD14K-M 3DLP projectors driven by the Christie Spyder X20 video processor. In addition, Christie’s state-of-the-art digital cinema projectors, crafted and built for entertainment environments, will be available for demonstrations. The showcased products will be refreshed on a regular basis so that customers can experience the latest and most up-to-date visual solutions.

“I would like to congratulate Christie India on the offi cial opening of its new and bigger facility. India is one of our key markets in Asia and the new offi ce will help to expand our presence and deepen our synergistic relationships with our local partners and customers in India,” said Lin Yu, Vice President,

Christie Asia Pacifi c. “We have seen signifi cant growth in the Indian market and there’s continued strong potential for our full spectrum of comprehensive visual solutions. As a leader with more than 85 years of experience in the visual industry, we are defi nitely well-prepared to support the growth in the Indian market.”

Michael Bosworth, General Manager, Christie India, added, “The opening of our new facility marks a new milestone for Christie in India. It represents our continued and sustained efforts in staying ahead of the competition and constantly meeting the needs of all our customers and partners who have supported us over the years. With the bigger and better facilities for sales, servicing and warehousing, I’m confi dent that we can provide better response and assistance to all our customers on technical, sales and related issues in a shorter turnaround time.”

Christie has had a strong presence in the Indian market for more than 10 years. Working with its established partner network, Christie India has accomplished a number of fi rsts in the visual solutions industry. It is the fi rst company to offer 20,000-lumen high-brightness projectors for sale in India, and the fi rst and only company to date to accomplish fi xed-installed video mapping projects in the country.

Today, Christie India is a leading player in the high brightness rental staging market in India.

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Electro-Voice Lives Up To Reputation With EKX Demo

SINGAPORE: Launched at NAMM 2015, the EKX series is the newest member to ElectroVoice portable loudspeaker family. The range is aimed at a wide array of scenarios from portable to installed applications.

Making its mark in Asia with a tour through Japan, Australia, India, Vietnam and Korea, it landed on the shores of Singapore this past July at the National University of Singapore’s University Cultural Centre. In a full day of demonstrations that included demos on the X-Line Advanced arrays as well, the team from EV Singapore hosted a crowd of attendees from the rental and integration markets who saw presentations from both Edward Chia, Bosch Security Systems Asia Pacifi c, Manager, Regional Marketing Portable Audio and Patrick Hau, Senior Manager, Regional Marketing Installed Sound.

Beginning with Chia’s presentation of the EKX series, he touched on the Signal Synchronized Transducers (SST) waveguide design, and Class-D amplifi ers coupled with QuickSmartDSP which all work together to provide precise coverage and superior sound quality at high SPLs. “With more features incorporated into EKX, this takes away any guessing work to get the sound right out from the box” said Chia.

After lunch, guests gathered back inside the UCC auditorium to experience the X-line Advance Line-Array Loudspeaker system, coined as the “forward thinking line array”. Besides combining technology with time-saving features, the new X-Line Advance also features the EV-exclusive Mid-Band Hydra device that effectively emulates the acoustic behaviour of a double line of four 3” point sources to deliver impressive mid-band coupling of the array while maintaining the effi ciency, power, and bandwidth of a 12” transducer.

Another attractive capability of the X-Line Advance is its Integrated Rigging System. To demonstrate the ease of use with the spring loaded captive twist-lock pins of the X-line boxes, Gordon Lee, Sales & Marketing Manager (Singapore / Exports), who was giving the demonstration asked for two volunteers from the audience to give it a go. After a few hesitant moments, James Tan, Technical Manager at Atech Integration Engineering got the hang of the system and easily opened up the pins and stacked the boxes with the help of Gordon Lee.

Afterwards, he spoke to E-Tech Asia on his experience noting that after having used the previous XLD/E systems, “this system seems to be a lot easier and quicker to set-up. That will save us a lot of time on the ground and should I ever

be in the rental market, I would defi nitely think of purchasing it.”

“For our previous demos with array, we would showcase the full range including the subs,” said Lee. “This time around, we did it without the subs, yet because of the technology of the range, the audience could still feel the punch. With this system, there is no need for tweaking. It’s a plug and play system meaning that time is saved in optimising the system.”

Edward Chia of Bosch Security Systems Asia Pacifi c, who conducted the EKX demo earlier in the day affi rmed that “these new systems reinforce EV’s strengths for sound in the business. We received a lot of positive feedback from the crowd and many also noticed that not only does the EKX sound good, but it feels good as it has a very sturdy construction. We will never stop improving our equipment, such as placing cardioid technology in portable speakers. From the big to the small, we want to support our customers in any kind of environment that they may work in.

The EKX series features eight models (four powered and four passive), including 12” and 15” two-way models and 15” and 18” subwoofers. EKX is positioned above the ZLX and ELX series and below the ETX series. Additionally, the X-Line Advance family includes the X1 and X2 models along with 3 additional subwoofer models.

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d3 Technologies Appoints Redline As Reseller CHINA: The network of d3 Technologies’ resellers worldwide continues to grow with the addition of Redline in Beijing, China. Selecting Redline as the company’s newest reseller recognises the rapidly expanding market for d3 Technologies in Asia and the need to make d3 products accessible to users in the booming China market.

Redline Technology Beijing Co., Ltd. comprises the reseller branch of the company plus a number of post-production services, including fi lm restoration and Ultra HD and stereo 3D solutions. Redline is deeply rooted in the fi lm and broadcast market in China as well as in the educational sector and the fi xed and temporary install market.

"We've waited a long time to appoint a reseller in China,” said Chris Bird, Sales and Marketing Director for d3 Technologies. “The most important thing for us was to fi nd the right fi t with d3’s

media platform utilities – a company that shares our passion for innovation and quality. Redline defi nitely fi ts that description.”

"We are proud to be named the d3 reseller in China," said Jack Sun, General Director of Redline. "We represent a number of premium products and are pleased to introduce our marketplace to d3's innovative family of media servers. We both see great opportunities in working together for the future. And we believe it will be a huge potential market in China before the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter games. d3 is an amazing company and it's great to be working with such an excellent team.”

“Ever since Jack got in touch with us, we’ve grown increasingly impressed with Redline’s business,” noted Bird. “We really took the time to look at the support side of their work since knowledge-sharing is key to advanced products like d3.”

“Redline offers a turnkey solution, and we fi nd that resellers or distributors who use the products themselves are always able to offer excellent support. We have no doubt that they will take d3 to great heights in their region.”

Redline not only provides pre- and post-sales support but also training services, product and technical project support, and project design and implementation.

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Audinate Opens APAC HQ

HONG KONG: Audinate, creator of the industry-leading media networking solution Dante, has announced the opening of its new Asia-Pacifi c headquarters in Hong Kong. The offi ce

will provide business development, technical sales and customer support for the greater Asia-Pacifi c region.

The decision to open an Asia-Pacifi c headquarters was fuelled by the overall growth of the AV industry in Asia and the widespread adoption of Audinate’s Dante media networking technology in the region. According to InfoComm, Asia-Pacifi c is the fastest growing market in the professional AV industry, and that holds true for Audinate as well. Audinate now has 44 Dante licensees in Asia, and 47% of those manufacturers have signed in just the last 12 months.

“This expansion refl ects Audinate’s success in this important market,” stated David Myers, COO of Audinate. “The new offi ce will focus on business development and support activities for customers in China, Hong Kong,

Taiwan and South Korea, as well as the ASEAN countries and Australasia.”

Ben Wong, Director of Sales for Asia Pacifi c, recently joined Audinate based out of the new Hong Kong offi ce. “The fast adoption of Dante among AV manufacturers in Asia is truly exciting, and is proof that Dante has become the de-facto standard in audio networking,” said Wong. “These manufacturers are selecting Dante to ensure their products have guaranteed interoperability with the hundreds of other Dante-enabled products available worldwide.”

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FINE ART Lighting Shines At 5th HKAMF 2015

HONG KONG: The 5th Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival 2015(HKAMF 2015), organized by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (Hong Kong Group) Limited and supported by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 5BC during the fi rst quarter of 2015.

Keeping to the theme of past years, “Music In One Asia", the HKAMF 2015 continued its tradition of bringing together top pop performers and budding recording artistes from Asian countries such as China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and the host city Hong Kong.

Fine Art provided more than 200 units of its lighting fi xtures for this grand festival. 63 units of the Fine 2500 spot, 56 units of the Fine 2500 wash and 100 units of Fine Xtreme-230 Enha illuminated the stage, creating a dazzling backdrop and atmosphere for all the performers.

The Fine 2500 series, in particular, is a mature product range known for its stable performance and excellent

function. Featuring infi nite linear CMY and CTO colour temperature adjustment, the FINE 2500 wash created vibrant and colourful stage effects that met the festival’ s diverse lighting needs. At the same time, the FINE 2500 spot provided the HKAMF audience with fantastic visual lighting effects with its three-facet prism, beam shaper prism and frost lens. This series has been used in many major events such as the 16th Asian Games Opening Ceremony in Guangzhou, the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, and the 2014 Beijing APEC summit.

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Casio Lights Up Aliwal Night Crawl 2015SINGAPORE: Casio supported the annual Aliwal Night Crawl held in Singapore with interesting projections. As the offi cial projection sponsor for 3 of the event’s highlights, Casio loaned 5 of its Standard Series Model, XJ-M251.

Featuring Casio XJ-M251 hybrid projectors, two building façade projections captured the attention of visitors at the festival. One at the main entrance of Aliwal Arts Centre and the other on a power house building located approximately 10 meters away from the source; the mercury-free projectors were placed on the 2nd and 3rd level of the Centre for façade projections - withstanding strong winds during the set up phase.

Visitors who posted photos of themselves on Instagram using the hashtag #AliwalOOTD also got the chance to see their pictures being projected on the buildings. This was the very fi rst time Casio made use of its Hybrid Projectors to extend their support to Aliwal Arts House in the area of visual arts projection.

“I've always wanted to use Casio projectors for my projects, and this festival has presented me with an opportunity to try them out.” said Media Artiste, Brandon Tay.

Besides facade projection, Brandon also used the Casio projectors for his other project, the Cermin Ajaib (also known as the Magic Mirror), a special augmented reality installation where he utilised the motion sensoring capabilities of Wii to capture audience's movements and refl ect them onto the projected screen using an animated character. Many visitors were seen executing funky dance moves at this interactive installation.

The XJ-M251 uses Laser & LED Light Source and was selected due to its high performance of 3000 lumens in brightness and high resolution of WXGA (1280 X 800) as their native resolution. These specifi cations allows media artiste to freely express their contents using the Casio Hybrid Projectors without any limitations.

“The free tilt feature and vivid colour reproduction are also some key benefi ts

of using Casio hybrid projectors,” Brandon added. “The calibration for projection mapping was easy too and saved us time on troubleshooting.”

“The collaboration with Aliwal Arts Centre and local artistes will not just stop here. It is the ongoing effort of Casio Singapore to showcase creative applications using our very own Lamp Free Projectors and yet not forgetting its environmental benefi ts while using a mercury free projector,” remarked Watanabe Shunichi, Managing Director for Casio Singapore.

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2015 Macau International Dragon Boat Race Opts For MIPRO

MACAU: The 2015 Macau International Dragon Boat Races, a local sporting event, took place at the Nam Van Lake on the historic Praia Grande shorefront and was supported by two sound control centers that relied on systems provided by MIPRO. The annual event takes place during the Dragon Boat Festival which celebrates the ancient patriot, Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Today, the celebrations revolve around the Boat Races where many local and foreign teams participate in various men’s and women’s divisions, making the medal haul wide and diverse.

This year, the master control booth was situated near the shorefronts auditorium while the other was on a fl oating platform. This task proved challenging for the involved rental company as they had to set up cables from the master control booth to the

fl oating platform on the lake. They would have had to make a detour along the terrain, across the barriers and then put the cable under the water.

Though the line-of-light distance between the two locations was only 200 meters, at least 1,100 meters of the cable length would have been required for complete installation, not to mention the amount of work it would take for the staff to undergo the installation and removal process.

Luckily, MIPRO’s applications consultant, Daniel Ku, made a diagnosis right away, “this was undoubtedly the best venue to apply wireless transmission. The goal of wireless transmission is to solve the inconvenience of wired transmission and to save time and labour.” After consulting with Daniel, Hu Yi-Fu, the sound engineer from Artigo Electricos

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Chi Fu, decided to use MIPRO’s antenna systems to replace the running cables they used in the past.

For each control booth, Daniel planned one ACT-717B True Diversity Receiver for receiving the signal, one MT-92A Wireless Interlinking transmitter for transmitting the signal, one AD-90A High Power Amplifi er for amplifying the transmitting power and three AT-90W Transmitting and Receiving Log Antennas, one for the transmitting and two for receiving. It’s a two-way wireless transmitting and receiving operation system. It transmits RF signal from the fl oating platform in the middle of the lake to the master control booth and receives the RF signal back, and vice versa.

After the event, Hu Yi-Fu commented, “the application was very successful. The transmission was perfect without signal drop-out. MIPRO’s antenna systems are more reliable than I

imagined. Thanks to MIPRO for providing such an ideal wireless solution. It saves a lot of time and

labour for setting up signal cables and removal afterward.”

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Symetrix Selects New Distributor For India

INDIA: With the latest fi gures indicating that India has now surpassed China as the world’s fastest-growing large economy, the country’s diverse industrial and business communities have never been more dynamic. India’s professional AV installation sector is no exception, and now its proponents are set to have even greater access to high-quality DSP technology thanks to a new country-wide distribution agreement between Symetrix and systems integrator(SI), Awan.

A highly respected SI and a long-serving AV distributor, Awan represents numerous high-end brands including Sennheiser, Televic, Apart Audio and Bose. The addition of Symetrix to its portfolio will now give customers throughout the AV space the opportunity to access a diverse range of robust DSP solutions.

“We see great potential for Symetrix products throughout India,” said Awan India director Prasad E.S. “In particular, I am impressed by the scalability and easy expansion of products such as the SymNet Radius AEC open architecture DSP. The fact that they offer support for the increasingly popular Dante media networking technology is another obvious benefi t. Plus, the reliability of the Symetrix products over long periods of operation is well-documented and should never be underestimated!”

Corporate facilities, conference centres and performance venues are among the application types in which Awan expects to see strong long-term take-up of the Symetrix range. More imminently, Prasad and his team intend to showcase the brand’s capabilities at several major trade shows, including InfoComm India and at a planned series of road-show events.

“It is by getting out there and showing what audio products can do that you really make a connection with customers,” confi rmed Prasad. “So with Symetrix, we plan to meet with systems integrators and end-users to demonstrate the fl exibility and ease-of-operation that these DSPs can bring to their projects. The plan is to do this both via road-show events and 1-on-1-style seminars.”

The company will also be maintaining its acclaimed reputation for after-sales service and support. “Each deal does not end with the sale of the product,” he said. “For us, it is a long-term relationship that includes an extensive support function to ensure that users get the very most out of their products. We look forward to continuing this tradition with the full range of Symetrix DSPs.”

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Søren Storm To Head Up APAC Sales For GLPAPAC: GLP has announced the appointment of lighting industry veteran, Søren Storm, as the company’s new Sales Director for Asia-Pacifi c, based in Singapore.

Søren, who has worked in the industry for the last 18 years, both for Martin Professional and Robe Lighting s. r. o., will take responsibility for sales across the entire region.

“I am looking forward very much to being a part of GLP's extremely professional team,” stated Søren. “GLP has a very good reputation in the pro market due to its high quality products and service, so I am really excited by the opportunity of helping them to gain an even bigger presence in the region.”

GLP managing director, Udo Künzler, added, “We are very pleased to

welcome Søren to GLP. At a time when our product range is expanding so quickly, this gives us a far greater, and much needed level of support within the Asia and Pacifi c regions.”

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Mackie Welcomes New Director of Channel Marketing

INTERNATIONAL: LOUD Technologies has announced the appointment of Matt Redmon to the position of Director of Channel Marketing for MG Brands.

The newly-created position furthers LOUD's commitment to its portfolio of dealers and distributors, with Redmon responsible for designing and implementing strategic integrated channel marketing plans and programs for the Mackie and Ampeg brands, and overseeing engagement programs targeting independent sales force partners, dealers, distributors and artists.

Redmon comes to the position after more than 15 years as Mackie Senior Product Manager, bringing a wealth of experience leading cross-functional business teams, and over 25 years of experience on all sides of the microphone as a bassist, guitarist, singer/songwriter, and recording and live sound engineer.

Redmon commented, "I'm excited to elevate LOUD's degree of channel interaction and relationship building, and look forward to forming more synergistic business relationships with our key partners. Mackie and Ampeg make some of the industry's most widely used and best known products, and I'm fortunate to continue my role

as ambassador for the game-changing innovation that these brands bring to the table, as well as their rich heritage as longstanding mixer, loudspeaker and bass amplifi cation leaders."

LOUD's renewed commitment to channel marketing illustrates a reinvestment in relationship building and cooperative market-making, and comes at a time when LOUD is helping people to reimagine the way music is made and performed through a host of new technology platforms and products, many of which Redmon was integral in conceptualizing and bringing to market.

Don Young, VP of Marketing for MG Brands, remarked, "Our new innovations and the increasing demand from our partners led us to look for an addition to our team who will fi t in with our culture of innovation and our goal of market dominance, and it's very fortunate that we were able to fi nd someone of Matt's experience and abilities to fulfi l this role. I'm confi dent that Matt will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality programs, partnerships and engagements with our network of top quality dealers and distributors."

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Theatreplan Adds New Members, Launches New WebsiteASIA: Following the establishment of offi ces in Hong Kong and, more recently, Sydney, world-class theatre consultancy practice, Theatreplan continues to expand and develop operations with the addition of new team members and the launch of a new website.

Theatreplan creates performance spaces of all types, ranging from large-scale opera houses to middle-scale drama theatres, small-scale school and studio theatres, concert halls, conference spaces, adaptable spaces and cabaret rooms.

Practice Manager, Paul Connolly, has moved from his post in London to manage the Hong Kong offi ce, where he will be working alongside, Robin Auld, and new Project Liaison Offi cer, Ellen Young. Paul will take responsibility for business development and marketing initiatives and will support Robin on the West Kowloon Cultural District and other projects.

“It’s an exciting time for Theatreplan Hong Kong,” said Paul. “We are working on two prestigious building projects, have moved into a new offi ce in east Kowloon, and are currently speaking with a number of local architects about new project opportunities. We’re also delighted to welcome Ellen Young on board. In addition to her strong musical background and administrative capabilities, Ellen (who was born in Taiwan) is a bilingual English and Mandarin speaker with extensive experience of Chinese culture. She will be an extremely valuable asset to the team in Hong Kong.”

Meanwhile the Sydney offi ce, which opened in December 2014, also has a new team member. Bosco Tan has joined founder Director of Theatreplan Pty Limited, Brad Maiden. Bosco has spent the last ten years working on the design, implementation and management of major technology projects in the cultural, government and commercial sectors and joins Theatreplan from Rutledge AV, one of Australia’s most prestigious and respected technology integration companies.

Brad Maiden, who came to Theatreplan from his role as technology projects manager at the Sydney Opera House, is delighted to be part of the Theatreplan team in Sydney. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be working with Theatreplan,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed their innovation, focus on real-client collaboration and commitment to excellence in all areas of theatre technology

design and auditorium planning. I am also pretty excited to welcome Bosco Tan to the Theatreplan Australia team.

Bosco and I have previously designed and delivered several major projects together and are looking forward to continuing our excellent collaboration under the Theatreplan Australia banner and supporting the Hong Kong team." To refl ect the company’s recent growth and expansion into new territories, Theatreplan has also launched a new website that combines the design creativity for which Theatreplan is renowned with the latest web technology for slick performance and comfortable

viewing on any device. The result is a sleek, informative website that includes a searchable projects database and details of the expanded 16-member team.

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Practice Manager, Paul Connolly (left) will work alongside Robin Auld (right) and new Project Liaison Offi cer, Ellen Young.


Martin Audio Appoints Jansen In New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND: Martin Audio has appointed Auckland-based Jansen Professional Audio & Lighting as its new distributor for New Zealand, with immediate effect.

Jansen director Simon Adams confi rmed that the company will also be handling sales to the Pacifi c Islands, including Fiji. “We approached Martin Audio once we knew the brand was available because we recognised that it had huge untapped potential. In fact we have had our eye on Martin Audio for some time.”

As the oldest sound company in New Zealand Jansen has maintained a reputation for delivering high quality, reliable audio and lighting solutions since 1949 — and in their capacity as installers have specifi ed and fi tted Martin Audio solutions in the past.

Working across all market segments, and with other leading brands such as Allen & Heath in their pro audio distribution portfolio, the move is logical for both parties. Simon noted, “We had the ability to provide artist-to-audience coverage — with the exception of the fi nal part of the equation, where there was a large hole … and now we have the loudspeakers!”

His aim is to extend the visibility that Martin Audio already has in the bar market into churches, auditoriums, outdoor work and school performance spaces where he believes there is

huge potential. “The church market in NZ is huge, while many schools are investing heavily in auditoriums that can do double duty as public performance spaces,” he stated.

An immediate priority will be to give exposure to the manufacturer’s new CDD range of installation speakers, launched to widespread acclaim in Frankfurt this spring, by setting up demo areas at their facility. “We will invite system integrators and installers along to experience it for themselves and we will also take the CDD range on the road.”

The Jansen director says that he couldn’t be more optimistic about the future relationship. “The response back from our customer data base has been 100% positive and we look forward to representing Martin Audio to a wider audience than it has been able to reach in the past. I think we will all be surprised at the growth.”

His optimism was shared by Martin Audio’s APAC Account Manager, Andy Duffi eld, “In looking for a new distributor for New Zealand, one of the main criteria was the need to provide the existing and prospective local customer base with a proactive, knowledgeable and enthusiastic partner able to meet the market’s needs and expectations in both pre- and post-sales service and support.

“Jansen brings a wealth of experience both as a distributor and installer in New Zealand and further afi eld, thanks to their work both with Martin Audio and other complementary brands. Their ability to service products locally will also be extremely benefi cial to Martin Audio’s many users in New Zealand and we are excited by the possibilities this new relationship opens up.”

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ETC Releases Software V2.3 For Eos-Family Consoles

INTERNATIONAL: How do you control a new frontier? The rise of LED luminaires is changing the way that lighting designers are able to think about colour. When any hue can be mixed at any moment and different LED mixes of the same colour can achieve different onstage effects, designers and programmers may fi nd themselves oversaturated with colour choices.

ETC’s latest Eos-family software update addresses these challenges head on, providing unprecedented colour-control options and a wide range of new features that allow users to adapt their workfl ows for an evolving art form.

The new update provides an extensive toolbox for quick, easy colour mixing and selection. Want to adjust the colour of your sidelight? Use one of six abstract colour spaces – HS Wheel, HSB, CIE XY (1931), CIE UV (1996), RGB and CYM – to precisely select a colour, or use the tinting tools to tweak the brightness, warmth and saturation. Are LED colour fades giving you trouble? With Fade Tools, you can control the colour path of a transition to emulate the look of tungsten and gel or avoid an unwanted fade through magenta during a nighttime scene. Are you working with a mixed rig of LEDs and tungsten? The enhanced Gel Picker helps you integrate LED colours with the rest of the rig, with better colour matches and a Show colours view that auto-populates from Patch. Want that red dress to pop a little more on stage? The Spectrum Tools present a graphic view of each LED, allowing you to hold the colour point of the light while ramping up the red emitter.

The new territory covered by 2.3 is not limited to colour space; the new software expands the physical scope of Eos’s control as well. The release enables the use of the Eos Programming Wing, allowing ETCnomad, RPU and RVI users to take a programming surface with them wherever they go. Hotkey mapping has also been updated for clarity and to better work with global keyboards.

With the release of software version 2.3, Eos-family consoles also gain the ability to communicate with outside apps and devices using OSC (Open Sound Control). OSC is

a protocol that allows for two-way communication between networked devices. Unlike MIDI, which functions only as a triggering signal, OSC allows outside devices to query information from Eos and to trigger most Eos functions via OSC commands. Now you can easily integrate your Eos cue list with sound, video and show-control devices, or build your own apps that will interact with Eos however you need them to – from custom remote-triggering to auto-updating paperwork from your show fi le. With additional boosts to Effects and Direct Selects, Lightwright import and RDM, Eos-family consoles running 2.3 are now more powerful than ever.

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RCF Live Sound Product Showcase Hosted By A&L

MALAYSIA: Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L) successfully held their RCF Live Sound product showcase in July which lasted for three consecutive days. Free and open to the public, the showcase saw a healthy number of attendees who came to experience the sound produced by a wide range of RCF speakers available in a soundproof room.

Host William Chew of Acoustic & Lighting System, has been a long term player in the acoustic fi eld and, equipped with his humour, gave an appetizing opening before going into the detailed specifi cation of each and every speaker. He came with the aim to deliver awareness and a better understanding towards RCF Live Sound product range to his audience, which he surely did. The audience was exposed to the understanding of SPL (Sound Pressure Level) on different speakers and to the importance of speaker confi guration and how to create a harmonious sound system.

The showcase really started to heat up when the team introduced RCF Live Sound Art 4 and 7 series. They were able to personally hear the sound quality of each specifi c speaker as the sound engineer fi red the speakers up starting with vocal music before proceeding

towards hip-hop/club music. Playing different types of sound allowed the audience to take note of the sound clarity for each speaker in different scenario.

One of the most noticeable speakers in the ART series, the ART745-A, is also one of RCF's fl agship ART speakers running on 1400W at peak. Additionally, the speaker uses neodymium compression drivers, a material that replaces the ceramic counterparts. These neodymium drivers reduce the size and weight of the speaker and it is longer lasting compared to ceramic. William also demonstrated an example of a harmonious sound piece by pairing ART745-A and SUB718-AS, a subwoofer well recognized by RCF community.

What took the audience by surprise was the fact that throughout the showcase, the EVOX 8 was the primary speaker for the presenters. Designed primarily for live sound and voice, it offered crisp detailed sound that set the tone for a perfect listening experience. Outdoor RCF passive speakers such as V35 and V218 were briefl y introduced as a comparison to the ART745-A. The showcase toned down as the presenter moved towards RCF speakers that are designed for fi xed installations such as conference halls, café, lounge and smaller locations.

Other systems introduced to the audience included 3 x RCF M series (M502, M602 and M801). The 2-way full range passive speakers with their compact design made an impact with their sound clarity. Along with systems from the Monitor Q series (MQ30P, MQ50, MQ60H and MQ80P) which are smaller systems compared to the M series.

“Other than MQ80P, these speakers would need a subwoofer or the sound can be dry” said William.“As they are specifi cally built for background music and vocal. This series is more suitable for smaller locations and can be used in hotels for announcements or background speaker system.” Commercialized monitor speakers were also part of the showcase product line as the Mytho 8, Ayra 4 and 6, played together with the Ayra 10 Sub for the bass.

“Very good information, even though I was late for the session. I am able to gain information on these products” commented an audience on the third day of the showcase. William added, “It was great that I am able to share my knowledge on RCF speakers to the public. Overall the showcase was a success as the audience were exposed to the quality product of RCF live sound but also gaining knowledge on the confi guration and types of speakers to use in different situation. Even RCF karaoke speaker K2310 made its appearance in the showcase.”

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William Chew of Acoustic & Lighting System presenting to attendees


Protec Continues To Create Spectacular Experiences

UAE: The fi rst half of 2015 was quite busy for one of the Middle East’s largest event equipment rental company; another sign that the region’s enriched events industry is as prominent and dynamic as ever.

While Protec’s core business is corporate events, a little bit of Rock ’N’ Roll is always fun. The year kicked off with #DBXNYE, Dubai’s biggest New Year’s Eve party that featured the likes of Pharrell Williams, Busta Rhymes, Paul Oakenfold and many more. For this, Protec supplied a L-Acoustics K2 system with a Digico SD5 desk while lighting included many Clay Paky and Varilite fi xtures which ran on a Grand MA2 Full desk and video which was displayed on about 150m2 of the Mambo 9mm LED screen, staging, rigging and EHD Mark 2 concert roof system.

Protec was also involved in the opening ceremony for IDEX 2015, a 5-day show that involved helicopter stunts, jet boats and full movie grade special effects. Protec built a unique show performance area on a car park over an area of 1,256m2. The ‘stage’ was built to resemble a port, included buildings, warehouses, bridges, a canal that held 2,534 million litres of water for boats to get into the action, 8720 tons of tarmac, road base and sand to build the staging surface where 500 performers from across the world performed at the exciting event that included parades, heritage performances, aerial displays

and a thrilling battle enactment. This set-up won the company the 2015 Middle East Event Award for Best Temporary Venue or Structure.

While IDEX was in full swing, Protec was busy lighting another successful Red Fest 2015, the region’s biggest music festival held at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. It included artistes like The Script, Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Kiesza, Jeremih, Rixton, Ella Eyre and a whole host of pop stars. For this, a Grand MA2 desk ran a combination of about 200 Clay Paky, Varilite and Martin fi xtures.

Corporate events, meanwhile, continued till the heat of the summer eventually put the brakes on the season, but even that couldn’t stop the company from extending its already vast amount of equipment housed in its facility that contains 13 warehouses, with plans underway to shift to a larger facility by the end of October.

“As the new facility is being built, Protec Video has added 90 new BARCO projectors at 20k and 30k lumens and 16 Christie 45k projectors, an additional d3 Pro 4x4 media server to add to the 3 already in use enabling us to control up to 96 independent video channels as well as two brand new d3 2x2plus media servers to taking our d3 stock to 6 media servers and an additional 150m2 of 4mm Mambo LED twist panels.” said a Protec spokesperson.

Protec Lighting has also added a range of MA2 full size consoles and Video Processors along with Clay Paky Mythos and Stormys and LED Show Batten. Despite all these investments, the company’s CEO and founder Stephen Lakin maintains that the company’s latest investment in Robotics is what excites him the most, especially after the interest it generated when Protec launched its new division Special Projects which will look after robotics, motion tracking and innovations.

The company’s facility in Dubai is buzzing with another delivery of 6 Kuka robots in addition to the existing Baxter robots already in stock ,with 24mts of track that was bought for tracking the Kuka robots on. There’s no surprise that their excitement is spreading across the Middle East event professionals rapidly.

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IDEX 2015 Opening Ceremony battle enactment

Peter Jones from Protec Special Projects, tests Protec’s fi rst Kuka robot


NEXO Recruits Brouard For China

CHINA: NEXO is reinforcing its sales team with the welcome addition of industry sales heavyweight Michel Brouard.

To be based in Hong Kong in the newly-created position of Greater China Business Development Manager, Michel will play a critical role in increasing the presence and success of NEXO in the Asia Pacifi c area.

Beginning his career in project management in his native France, Michel had been most prominent in the role of International Sales manager for L’Acoustics, where he worked for 16 years. Most recently, he has been part of the sales team for Italian company K-Array.

“I am really pleased to join NEXO, one of the most innovative and respected French pro-audio companies. Although I’ll be working in a territory I know very well, this will be an interesting new challenge for me, but I know that there is great potential to build on NEXO’s existing foundations in China, and leverage that success in other parts of the region,” said Michel. Michel Brouard will be working alongside Nicolas Kirsch, Sales Manager Asia, and Denis Baudier, Sales Director of NEXO.

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Powersoft Appoints Shidco as New Iranian Distributor

IRAN: Tehran-based Shidco has been appointed by Italian control and amplifi cation specialists Powersoft to handle their distribution in Iran. By the time they were introduced to Powersoft (by long-term supplier, FBT), they already had a number of the world’s prominent sound and lighting brands in their brand portfolio, according to sales director and technical manager, Amir Fani Saberi. “As one of the best-known companies in the market, we were already familiar with both Powersoft and its technology, from working with their customers. As a powerful trading company, we required a leading brand amplifi er to cover the full range of professional audio applications and meet all customer requirements.” Believing that each of the M, K and X Series products would initially unlock their core markets, he continued, “These products will meet the requirements of the market in all aspects and we have devised different marketing plans for each sector.” Shidco has wasted no time introducing the brand to the local market, having already presented a seminar to prospective customers incorporating technical aspects, various classes of amplifi er (in particular Class D), an introduction to Powersoft, the company and fi nally a listening test. “This was well attended by both the installation and rental sector,” confi rmed

Amir. “I received positive feedback at the end, with everyone feeling optimistic about the future of this brand in the face of Chinese competition in the region.” Shidco has also trawled the country carrying out local demoes and featured Powersoft products in important concerts and religious programmes. In conclusion, Amir believes his company’s decision has been well judged, “As a result of representing so many top loudspeaker companies over the years we have always been on the look-out for a powerful amplifi er producer, and although we went through many well-known companies, none could really satisfy the market until now. “The amplifi ers needed to be effi cient in terms of power consumption and price, and in addition, size and weight were also essential to the market. Class D amplifi ers were the logical choice and Powersoft is a leading company in this technology. We are really pleased to be working with a company that meets all market requirements.” Powersoft Regional Account Manager (EMEA), Karl Kahlau added, “In line with the rapid growth we are going through in the EMEA region, the appointment of Shidco as our distribution hub for Iran represents a milestone in our efforts in the Middle East market. Shidco comes with the highest recommendations in all areas of pro-audio expertise, so we are understandably delighted they have decided to join us in their pursuit of high-quality brands to promote in the Iranian market. “Through this agreement we have added an important member to our already devoted distribution network — a member with whom we look forward to many years of mutual cooperation.”

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Sennheiser Demonstrates D1 @ The Berlin Bar

SINGAPORE: Sennheiser launched its evolution wireless D1 at BroadcastAsia2015 and followed it up with a live demonstration at The Berlin Bar to showcase its capabilities to the the market in Singapore.

The D1 is a range of digital wireless microphone systems targeted at bands that will enable them to go wireless and is complemented by an easy set-up that band members themselves will be able to confi gure without much hassle.

With systems for vocals or for instruments, a band’s life is made simpler: transmitters and receivers automatically pair and select suitable transmission frequencies, while multiple D1 systems can automatically coordinate themselves.

The D1 range is also targeted at avoiding common errors in the form of frequency setting, fi nding the right gain or even matching transmitters and receivers. “All that is needed is to switch the system on”, said Martin Fischer, Product Manager, Sennheiser. “The rest will happen automatically. In no time at all, you’re all set to start jamming – with all the levels right, and a stable wireless link. D1 instantly readies you for making

music – and takes the complexity out of wireless.”

License-free 2.4 GHz transmission with intelligent channel management means that D1 operates in the 2,400 to 2,483.5 MHz range, which is license-free worldwide so there is no need to register the system or pay for the use of bandwidth.

To allow co-existence with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other 2.4 GHz systems, the D1 receiver continually scans the RF environment, and will inaudibly and seamlessly hop to another frequency if it detects any interference.

Two channels are always available: besides the actual audio transmission channel, the system runs a redundant back-up channel, thus providing frequency and time diversity.

(2nd from left) Sennheiser CEO, Daniel Sennheiser with (2nd from right) Ng Chee Soon, President & Managing Director at Sennheiser Electronic Asia along with the Jack In The Box band members

Transmission reliability is further increased by fast-switching antenna diversity.

D1 employs the industry-leading aptX Live codec that ensures excellent audio quality and wide dynamics for vocals, speech and instruments over the entire audio frequency range. Overall latency is a low 3.9 milliseconds, which is ideal if wireless monitors are to be used. To ensure optimum levels, D1 automatically sets the correct microphone sensitivity.

To showcase the ease of using the D1 and all the benefi ts it can bring to a live show, the event at The Berlin Bar was targeted towards musicians and venue operators. Miniaturised sound booths were also set-up to allow attendees to confi gure and try out different systems from the D1 range.

The entertainment for the night came in the form of local band Jack In The Box who utilized the wireless systems in front of a crowd of over 80 in attendance, which included local DJ, The Flying Dutchman and Sennheiser CEO, Daniel Sennheiser with Ng Chee Soon, President & Managing Director, Sennheiser Electronic Asia.

So what did Jack, who had the privilege of having the system earlier for his use have to say about the D1?

"I think the D1 looks really rock solid. Having tried it for a couple of weeks, the simplicity of pairing the mic with the receiver unit is as easy as ABC. All I have to do it switch it on, that's it! The other options of being able to hot-swap the mic capsules is a real plus point too".

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Local DJ, The Flying Dutchman getting a closer look on the features of the D1


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TW AUDiO ASIA Hosts Demo Day Malaysia 2015

MALAYSIA: To further establish their presence in the Asian market, German loudspeaker manufacturer, TW AUDiO has set up an Asian offi ce right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The offi ce will serve customers and distributors throughout the entire Asia region in terms of after sales support and training. “This will also be a great way for our customers here to save on the costs of having to send equipment all the way to Germany for servicing,” noted TW AUDiO Co-Founder and Managing Director, Dr. Bernhard Wuestner.

“Over the years, we’ve established a solid network of distributors and customers in the region and it’s only growing bigger. The TW AUDiO ASIA offi ce will be an entity meant to support that growth and everyone involved, from marketing to servicing. Overall, we want to provide the best support possible and this was the best way for us to go about doing that.”

Augustine Edward, who originally held the position of TW AUDiO’s Technical Support (Asia) for 4 years, will now head up TW AUDiO ASIA Offi ce as the

General Manager. As their fi rst order of business, TW AUDiO ASIA hosted their fi rst Demo Day at the illustrious Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort in Kuala Lumpur.

Under a cloudy sky, over 120 guests from the rental and integration markets along with distributors from Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Singapore and China gathered on one of the Resort’s open

fi elds to witness the TW AUDiO family in action under the slogan of “Simply Your Sound”.

Kicking off the event, Bernhard took to the stage to explain the philosophy behind the brand and introduce the passionate team that will lead the offi ce in Asia. Next, the demonstrations featured the company’s M-series systems, powered by Powersoft K3DSP amps via a DiGiCo SD11. Among the three main confi gurations displayed, the last was the the all-rounder M15 which, like all M series boxes, has a crossover network with adjusted group delay and neutral music reproduction with extreme dynamic range with the B30 subwoofers.

Also on display was TW AUDiO’s newest baby, the C5. A high performing compact, universally applicable passive loudspeaker that is equipped with a 110-degree wide radiating 5’’ coax driver that predestinates your sound for near fi eld applications. Rounding up the display of speakers were 2 x VERA36 placed on top of 2 x S33s, all of which the audience was encouraged to come forward and inspect the contents and structure of the equipment.

(L-R) TW AUDiO team who made the day possible, from left, Marketing Director Cassandra Teo with Dr. Bernhard Wuestner and General Manager, Augustine Edward.


Following Bernhard, Augustine Edward, TW AUDiO ASIA’s General Manager took to the stage to share the history and functionality of line-array systems.

Next came the main event – the shootout at the main stage – which was set 100m from the presentation stage. It started off with 2 aside T24N and 4 aside S33 subwoofers followed by a combination of 2 x L24 low-mid extender with 6 x VERA10 aside, and 8 x S33 subs in total. Finally came the VERA36.

12 boxes aside were demonstrated with 16 x S33 and 6 x BSX subwoofers. The S33s used end-fi re presets while the BSX were in a cardioid set-up. The main stage systems were powered by 16 x Lab.gruppen PLM+12K44 and played through DiGiCo SD10 at a 96 kHz sampling rate.

Pushing the systems to their limits, the sky fi nally broke 2 hours into the demos and the rain thundered down on the

guests and systems alike. Despite the intense weather conditions, the TW AUDiO team continued on. Augustine, who doubled as the engineer for the day, pumped out bass-heavy tunes along upbeat pop singles, never once having to check on the systems.

“I was quite nervous to arrange a demo day of such a scale for the fi rst time in Malaysia. But in the end everybody was smiling and happy, and we got very positive vibes from the audience about TW AUDiO’s sound,” said Augustine Edward.

Another surprise came in the form of the event’s entertainment. Once most of the thunder and lightning had subsided, the John Thomas Trio, one of the most exciting groups to have emerged from the Malaysian music scene in a while, took to the stage to play out the day in the rain. Guests, despite the weather, maintained their compliments of the TW AUDiO systems and their weather-proof capabilities.

“Even though this is the fi rst time they did something like this, everyone knows who TW AUDiO is. We know they have good systems, we didn’t come to check that. We came to support them because they are fi nally in Malaysia and this is a great thing for us in the region,” said one attendee.

Bernhard Wuestner affi rmed, “I was very pleased how the whole event turned out. It was a very good Demo Day. Many thanks to the audience from Malaysia and around Asia who showed up and to the team from TW AUDiO ASIA and all supporters.”

On the new Asia offi ce, he concluded, “Augustine Edward is a well-respected fi gure within the industry and he has a wealth of experience in the sound business. This is especially true for system engineering in the installation and touring market. Augustine will play a critical role in increasing the presence and achievements of TW AUDiO in the Asia Pacifi c area. It is great to have him on board.”

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ITE Signs MOU With Sennheiser And Yamaha

SINGAPORE: The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in Singapore has had a long-standing commitment to developing relevant work skills needed to survive in almost any industry, today. It was this commitment to building a workforce of technically skilled individuals that brought together two of the industry's biggest professional audio players under a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the institution on July 24th 2015.

Under the MOU, Sennheiser Asia and Yamaha Music (Asia) have each begun a collaboration with ITE that will run for 3 years. Housed within the newly established, ITE College West - Audio Hub, are the Centres of Excellence: ITE-Sennheiser Sound Academy and the ITE-Steinberg Certifi ed Training Centre, which were also offi cially opened on site during the MOU signing ceremony.

Both Centres of Excellence will facilitate the transfer of tech-knowledge for the training of ITE students in the area of Digital and Live Sound Reinforcement and foster collaborations in developing Digital and Live Sound Reinforcement facilities to help students harness new technologies and prepare them for their future careers.

Besides the sponsorship of specialised training equipment, both partners will develop curriculum jointly with ITE staff, conduct courses for students and provide internship opportunities. Each year, about 150 students from all ITE Colleges, namely from the Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) and the Higher Nitec in Performance Production, stand to benefi t from this collaboration.

MOU between ITE and Sennheiser AsiaThe ITE-Sennheiser Sound Academy at the College is, to date, the only Sennheiser Training Institute in Asia. As a new MOU partner of ITE, Sennheiser Asia will support an estimated $415,000 worth of equipment, services and display contents to ITE throughout the MOU period. Students, as well as live sound professionals, will be able to experience and learn Microphone Applications and Live Sound Reinforcement Techniques that will be made available in the Academy.

(L-R) Ng Chee Soon, President and Managing Director of Sennheiser Asia, Bruce Poh, CEO & Director, ITE and Kazutoshi Sakabe, Managing Director, Yamaha Music Asia

Bruce Poh , ITE CEO and Director engaging the audience

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“The development and training of staff and students is critical, so that they remain updated and relevant to the current technologies of the industry,” said Bruce Poh, CEO & Director, ITE. “We appreciate the commitment of Sennheiser and Yamaha as strong advocates of training and education.”The partnership also means that the Academy is fi tted with top-end specialised Sennheiser audio equipment and will serve as the key training facility where ITE students and audio industry professionals in the future will be able to acquire practical, hands-on knowledge about Sennheiser’s audio equipment through tutorial sessions.

“We are very pleased to continue our work with ITE. This collaboration strengthens Sennheiser’s commitment to the local professional audio education sector. The ITE-Sennheiser Sound Academy will allow us to play an active role in grooming the next generation of audio professionals by sharing our audio expertise with the current and future cohorts of students here,” said Ng Chee Soon, President and Managing Director of Sennheiser Asia.

MOU between ITE and Yamaha AsiaYamaha Asia has been ITE’s Letter of Collaboration partner since 2012 and the new three-year contract will see Yamaha Asia increase its contributions to almost $300,000.

A particular highlight of the ITE-Steinberg Certifi ed Training Centre will be that students and studio recording professionals will be able to train in the art of using the Cubase software for audio recording and post-production in Digital Sound Reinforcement techniques. Upon completion of the training programmes, conducted by trainers from both ITE and Yamaha, participants will receive a joint certifi cate by both organisations. Those who complete the certifi ed Steinberg course will also receive a free student starter pack by Yamaha.

During the ceremony speech, Kazutoshi Sakabe, Managing Director, Yamaha

Music Asia shared, “I am standing here today to reinforce what is obvious, that Yamaha Music Asia and ITE share the same vision for cultivating and nurturing the future. This is a monumental moment for Yamaha Asia as it is our belief, that our biggest strength is our technology advancement, training programs, pre- and post-sales support to the industry.

Staff of the institution will also benefi t from the collaboration as two staff were trained by Yamaha and certifi ed as Offi cial Steinberg Trainers, before the opening of the Audio Hub.

“Some 20 students in the Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting and Sound) course have been trained in these two facilities. This augurs well for them and the industry. It will give our graduates a head start in their careers related to audio technology and solutions, and help develop a steady stream of professional sound experts for the growing music and sound industry in Singapore. We all know that quality sound and music make the vital difference in the audio and entertainment industry,” concluded Bruce, who is the signatory for ITE on both MOUs.

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A Yamaha staff demonstrating what goes on at the ITE-Steinberg Certifi ed Training Centre with a recording session in progress

Students perform to the signatories within the ITE-Sennheiser Sound Academy


PR Lighting A Big Hit For Little Star SRI LANKA: When TV Derana, Sri Lanka’s premier entertainment website channel, presented the seventh season of the talent programme, Little Star, in front of an invited audience at the giant Sugathadasha Indoor Stadium in Colombo, PR Lighting partner, The Lighthouse (Pvt) dressed the stage with a wide choice of the Chinese manufacturer’s fi xtures.

This included 24 x XS1200 Spot; 6 x XL1200 Spot; 40 x XR 200 Beam; 16 x XR 230; 4 x XR 330 and 40 pieces from the XLED Series. All were suspended from the lighting grid to create a dynamic visual right around the stadium.

According to lighting designer Dinusha (Chanaka) Perera these were ideal for TV with their fast response and quiet operation. Having successfully undergone camera tests for colour temperature, etc, they met all technical requirements.

While the powerful XS and XL Spot have become established fi xtures in inventories across the world, more recent pieces such as the compact XR 200 Beam, with its powerful pencil beam from just a 189W Philips MSD Platinum 5R, has quickly become a real favourite with television shows. As have other compact, high output fully-featured parallel beam fi xtures, the XR230 and XR330. Meanwhile, the XLED range

continues to expand, offering LDs a number of creative options.

According to Perera the production team were delighted with the dynamics created by the fi xtures. “They were particularly impressed with the quality of colour mixing — and the fact that such was the speed of the lighting that it hit the cues every time.”

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Clay Paky Team Welcomes Alfonso Zarate Takano

APAC: Alfonso Zarate Takano is the new Clay Paky Area Manager for the Asia Pacifi c region (APAC), comprising all countries in the Far East, South Asia and Oceania. He will report operationally to Sales Manager Alberico D’Amato, and is based at the OSRAM offi ces in Singapore.

“The markets in Asia and Oceania are growing fast and the appointment of Alfonso Zarate Takano is a strategic move to ensure a constant fi xed local presence,” said Alberico D’Amato. “It will now be easier for Clay Paky to visit customers in the region and provide top-class timely technical and commercial support.”

Alfonso Zarate Takano was born in Peru, but has lived for many years in Japan and in Singapore and speaks English, Spanish and Japanese. He has excellent technical experience in the industry, having worked for important manufacturers of stage and architecture lighting. Alfonso also has detailed knowledge of customers in the region.

“Clay Paky has the support of a professional with an ideal profi le for

our business, on a market that will be a primary outlet for our offer,” said Clay Paky CEO, Pio Nahum.

Alfonso Zarate Takano has already been to Clay Paky for a training course, where he had the opportunity to study the corporate guidelines and all the company products. He has been operational in the region since July 2015, where he has already visited all the main local Clay Paky distributors, with whom he will be working closely to optimise product promotion and marketing.

At his main international appointments, Alfonso will always be accompanied by a Clay Paky Sales Support Engineer.

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(L-R): Clay Paky CEO, Pio Nahum with Alfonso Takano and Alberico D'Amato, Clay Paky Sales Director

E&E Hosts Engineering Students From University of MacauSINGAPORE: E&E welcomed a team of 26 students and faculty members from The Macau Institution of Engineers, Student Members Division, University of Macau Students’ Union (AEMEUM- UMSU) in July 2015. The students were keen to get a better understanding of the audio-video and engineering arena and requested a visit when they heard that E&E is one of the leading Professional Sound and AV Specialists in this region.

Ronald Goh, Managing Director of E&E delivered a presentation on the history, background and an insight into the company’s operations while Chen Shiuh Yang, Senior Projects Manager shared aspects of project management and

engineering. This provided them with useful insights into audio-visual related projects, which are directly related to their fi eld of study. The Singapore Sports Hub project was featured with insights into latest technology advances such as Dante and speaker simulation systems.

Over the years, E&E has been actively engaging with educational institutes, as part of their education foundation programme to ensure knowledge and to promote continuous learning and the transferring of skills to future generations. “E&E welcomes the opportunity to partner not only local educational institutes, but also with international education institutes to facilitate and promote learning and

to help students prepare for future opportunities,” concluded Ronald.

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R.A. Simon, Technical Director; Mr. Joe Fong, Deputy Managing Director and Ronald Goh, Managing Director, Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd with the students and faculty members

SLS Production Inaugurates New Boutique Offi ce

DUBAI: SLS Production has been in the market for the last eighteen years, and has always prided itself on two core values: creating unique experiences for their clients and being different from their competitors.

In keeping with these values, they have recently spent a great deal of time and effort in optimizing the way they operate, communicate and present

themselves and are now proudly operating in an excellent new offi ce located in Aspin Commercial Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Martin Luiz, Managing Director of SLS Production, said “Achieving ISO Certifi cation for OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 9001:2008 was a big step for SLS Production and now we take pride in this new step forward and believe that it

will empower us to greater heights and achievements as the only Boutique Event Specialist in the region.”

Dr. R.K. Nair, General Manager of SLS Production, added “We have an aspiration to cater to our clients’ every need, and being able to host them in a convenient and comfortable offi ce is now a dream come true. We truly believe that creating a comfortable environment for our most valuable asset (our employees) and our number one priority (our clients) will truly add volumes to our distinguishing market position.”

SLS Production’s new offi ce offi cially opened on 23rd June 2015 with an inauguration ceremony attended by their employees and friends. Martin ended the night by saying “We are now excited about the new horizons ahead and truly believe that this is a benefi cial step for us and our clients. We look forward to once again going that extra mile in order to being our client’s complete event solution.”

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QSC TouchMix Now Controllable By Virtually Any Wireless Device

INTERNATIONAL: QSC has announced the release of the TouchMix Control Android App for Android-based tablets and smart-phones. Like its iOS predecessor, the Android app offers users comprehensive control of the TouchMix digital mixer, effectively replicating the on-mixer touch screen interface. The full compliment of features is available to tablet device users on both platforms. On Android

smart-phones or Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices, the TouchMix Control App operates as a compact, personal stage monitor AUX mixing solution.

Up to twelve external devices comprising any combination of Android or Apple iOS smart-phones or tablets may be connected at once to a TouchMix mixer. In multiple wireless device operation, the TouchMix operator may allow or restrict access to functions on a per-device basis from the mixer.

“We are very excited about the Android release,” stated Jon Graves, QSC TouchMix Product Manager. “Wireless mixer control is an extremely important and powerful feature of the TouchMix and now that we offer both iOS and Android apps, customers throughout the

world can enjoy the full compliment of TouchMix features and benefi ts.”

TouchMix Control Android App is now live via a beta format due to the large number of Android-based tablets and smartphones on the market. QSC has provided an online forum for users to provide feedback during the beta testing process.

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CAST Off ers LDs New Lease Options For wysiwyg Perform/wysiwyg Design

INTERNATIONAL: For lighting designers looking to switch to wysiwyg lighting design and previsualization software for special projects, CAST Group announces the introduction of wysiwyg Design and Perform three and six months leases. Benefi ts include:

wysiwyg DesignCreated specifi cally for production professionals wanting to use an all-inclusive production design tool, wysiwyg Design Suite offers a customized 3D CAD application with the most complete equipment libraries in the market, realtime lighting design simulation, rendering engines and an integrated paperwork database. wysiwyg Design allows users to explore their designs in a virtual environment and use the available tools to create lighting concepts and proposals

wysiwyg PerformTaking the foundations of wysiwyg Design, wysiwyg Perform is an all

inclusive end-to-end solution that offers an additional simulation component. Console, media server or compatible offl ine editor can communicate via protocols such as DMX, EDMX, Art-net, sACN, CITP, Motion Control Universes, Pangolin Laser System, Sollinger Laser Animation, Strand ShowNet or SandNet can be connected to the computer and wysiwyg Perform, which will simulate the exact effect of the console or editor’s output in realtime.

“We are now offering users a great alternative for more granular and affordable lease options,” explains Igor Silva, Marketing Director at CAST Software. “Many of our customers would like to use wysiwyg on a project basis. A 3 or 6 months lease may better suit their project budgets. The lease option can even be recurring or not so it can be used on demand!”

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Midas PRO1 and PRO2 Console Firmware Update

INTERNATIONAL: PRO1 and PRO2 digital console version G3.2.1 fi rmware is now available, and fully available to the public. This update brings a whole host of new features, and a series of updates to guarantee a more satisfying user experience. Complete with built in DSP and legendary MIDAS mic preamps, both PRO consoles are lightweight, versatile and easy to use – and are now highly requested on audio riders across the globe.

The G3.2.1 update replaces G2.5.3, and brings with it a number of benefi ts. For example, in VCA/POP group user mode, users can now reorder channels within a group, and there is now a Spectrum Analyser and Loudspeaker Processor built in. The DL231 MIDI ports are now active, and

a new effects automation ‘safe button’ is in place (in GUI). Users can now easily connect second ports to DL151/DL153 devices, and turn off bulkhead fans with auto on for temperature-sensitive diagnostic purposes.

“Enhancing the user experience is – and always will be, our number one goal,” stated Music Group’s Pete Sadler, AVP, Software. “Our new version G3.2.1 fi rmware gives the audio engineer a powerful new set of tools, and provides a signifi cant enhancement to the application’s already spectacular feature set – and this is just the beginning!”

To download the G3.2.1 fi rmware free of charge, visit: www.midasconsoles.com

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Desisti Asia Holds Successful 2-Day Professional Lighting Appreciation Course

SINGAPORE: An invite in early March by Desisti Asia to a presentation by an Italian Lighting Engineer, at their premises, triggered a TV lighting training course. When Lighting Consultant Seah Hong Gim attended the presentation at the new Desisti offi ce which is equipped with a TV studio, he told K.L. Lam, the Managing Director of Desisti Asia that the venue would be ideal for conducting TV lighting training courses as the trainees could do the practical with its existing equipment and facilities.

Mr. Lam agreed and supported the idea and planned for the training to be conducted during BroadcastAsia in June so that they could also reach out to the regional participants. By mid of May, Desisti had received overwhelming response of more than 20 participants. Due to practical purposes as well as to the number of participants the studio could accommodate, Desisti had to turn down 8 participants with the promise that they will be in the top of the list when another session would be conducted later in the year.

Thus 12 local and overseas participants attended the Professional Lighting Appreciation Course, over 2 days on 4th and 5th June with theory in the morning and the practical in the afternoon.

The 4 topics conducted were as follows:

1. Lighting for Presenter/NewscastersThis topic touched on the fi ne technique of making a presenter looking good by using a hard source light to show his/her form and shape and a soft source light to set the mood. The 3rd light, a hard source is to create separation.

TV news channel usually have many news presenters. Seah's personal style is to provide individual lighting balance (key/fi ll/back) & angle for each and every presenter. It is because every presenter has his/her own facial feature which is different from one another. Hence, individual lighting is able to bring out the best portraiture of each presenter. Seah likes to create a bright spark in their eyes to look lively. Most LDs provide just one set of

Trainees from CNBC Asia, ITN of Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Ngee Ann Poly and FCBC attended the presentation. Desisti Asia MD KL Lam (Front row with pink shirt) with Lighting Consultant Seah Hong Gim (Front row at centre).

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lighting for all the presenters. Seah's aim is to create 3-D image out of the 2-D screen. “This way the presenters will look great and more glamorous,” said Seah.

2. Two-Way InterviewThis topic demonstrated the importance of creating shadow at the right place and the right size. Shadow is an important element in producing picture with a 3-D appeal. The picture tends to look fl at and dull without any shadow.

3. Contrast Range and TV LightingThe topic emphasizes that TV has very limited contrast ratio compared to human eyes. “What our eyes can see is usually not "seen" by the TV sensor. Our eyes can handle a contrast ratio of 1000:1 but sensors usually at 128/256:1. There is a great difference.” Hence, all working units namely set design, costume design, wardrobe, makeup, camera, audio and lighting have to learn TV's limitation and work within the tight contrast ratio to produce good picture.

4. HDTV & HD LightingThe invention of HD has brought along problems in viewing, framing, editing and other related issues. Before HD, each generation of new TV camera became more sensitive and hence needed less light and also could accommodate more F/stops.Seah touched on whether HDTV needs lesser or more light than SDTV.

5. PracticalAt the practical on portraiture lighting, trainees learned how different keying angles would produce a different look from the same face. It can look pleasant, dramatic, plain, eerie 3D or 2D. That is how the fi lm makers created the mood of a scene.

At 2-way interview, trainees learned why it is necessary to key from the up-stage angle to produce the correct video. Nowadays, mosts LD light it from down-stage angle.

By the end of 2nd day, the trainees had learned the following:

Technical knowledge:Saturation, Brightness, Grey-scale, Crush to black, Burn out, Simultaneous contrast, Contrast ratio, Skin tone and refl ectivity, Lighting level for HD, F/stops, Scene contrast, Eye vs sensor, Waveform, Lux level. Creative knowledge:Kicker light, Rim light, Eye light, Depth of fi eld, HD framing/editing, Matching of shots, Up/down stage, 3 types of key (High/low/mid), Hard/soft shadow, 3D/2D picture, Picture with shadow and without shadow & etc.

Feedback from trainees after the presentation of certifi cate was very positive. “They said that they learned a lot and expressed their intention of inviting me over to their TV stations to conduct full lighting training course,” said a pleased Seah.

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Seah Hong Gim Television/Architecture Lighting ConsultantSeah Hong Gim specialises in TV, Video and photography lighting design and has been working as a Lighting Consultant for more than 25 years. His early years in BBC allowed him to master many lighting techniques.

He has been involved in many prestigious projects such as lighting design for F1 Grand Prix Night Race in 2008, 2009 and 2010, Singapore Parliament Chamber in 2000, National Day Parade Ceremony in 2001, Vientiane's 450 years Anniversary Celebration in Laos 2010, CNBC Asia HQ in 2009, 5000-seat New Creation Church and more.

Seah also conducts full lighting training:• 5-day studio lighting course• 6-day location lighting course

He can be contacted at [email protected]

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The Sam Willows On Their New Shure PSM 300 In-Ear Monitoring Device

The Sam Willows, formed in May 2012, is a Singaporean pop band. The group consists of siblings Narelle Kheng and Benjamin Kheng together with their friends Sandra Riley Tang and Jonathan Chua.

The quartet's self-titled freshman EP was released on 27 October 2012, which amassed more than a million views on their youtube page. Sam Willows continues to be invited to perform not only in Singapore but across international music festivals, as well as on the stages of different countries.

With live performances being an integral part of their outreach, it is not surprising that the band members are always on the lookout for solutions that will help them perform better. A couple of months back the band decided to try out in-ear monitoring rather than their traditional wedge monitors.

Here is what they have to say about their experience...

Before the Shure PSM 300 what did the band use for monitoring purposes?Benjamin: We went purely on stage "wedge" monitors.

How long have you been using the PSM 300?Jonathan: We've been using it for over two months now.

What is your opinion of the PSM 300?Narelle: It defi nitely takes some time getting used to because you do feel like you're "isolated" from the rest of the band and the audience. But the sound isolation and audio clarity is great once you get used to it. Now we have consistent clear audio anywhere regardless of the venue’s limitations. And we don’t have to listen to the loud wedge monitors anymore whichis really good for our ears.

How has it enabled the band in a positive way? Benjamin: As an artist it's always good to have control over all the little

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reliable wireless freedom to every corner of the stage. Patented Audio Reference Companding ensures the clearest sound, with ultra-low noise and no artifacts. Dependable wireless coverage extends over 300 ft (90 m) of range and eliminates dropouts. Easy to setup and operate, PSM 300 systems offer one-touch frequency scan and sync to fi nd and assign a clean wireless channel. Adjust the volume and use MixMode technology or stereo mode to create a personal mix from two channels of audio.

The Shure PSM 300 was supplied by local Singapore distributor, Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd. If you need more information or are looking for a demo, call (65) 65017958 or email [email protected]

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things, the ability to customise our own audio mix aids us greatly in live performances. The band's live sound is slightly more complicated than most acts (4 main vocals on top of live instruments), so having our own dedicated mix right to our ears helps us hear ourselves much better.

Do the band members feel comfortable using the in-ear piece and do they fi nd using the system easy and user-friendly?Sandra Riley Tang: Yes. It is quite straightforward to setup and the system is so portable that we can carry it with us easily, defi nitely an integral part of our set up now.

The PSM 300 Stereo Personal Monitor System delivers detailed 24-bit digital audio processing and

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Yamaha: DXS18 Subwoofer

• Powered by 1020W Class-D amplifi er

• 18’’ woofer with 4’’ voice coil• Max SPL: 136dB• Extended LF response down to

32Hz• Original D-XSUB processing for

extra control of LF range via 3 selectable modes : BOOST /XTENDED LF/NORMAL

• Selectable crossover with 3 different options (80/100/120Hz)

• Cardioid Mode setting for sound systems with two or more DXS18 speakers

• Advanced protection circuits in the speaker unit, amplifi er unit and power supply for optimum reliability and extended equipment life

• Equipped with M20 and 35mm pole sockets for fl exible set up

• Optional wheel kit is also available for improved portability

Drawing from the constant feedback of Yamaha powered speaker users in the fi eld, and the valuable insight we have accrued from our ongoing

collaboration with the touring loudspeaker experts at NEXO, we were able to conceive, and produce a subwoofer that would meet the strictest demands of customers and their expanding scope of sound reinforcement applications”

- Ken Hiraoka, Department Manager, Yamaha Pro Audio

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Sony: VPL-FHZ65 Projector

Robert Juliat: DALIS 860

• 6,000 lumens WUXGA (1920 x 1200) • Display system: 3 LCD system• Light Source: Laser diode• Reality Creation engine analyses and processes every

input signal to refi ne• detail, clarity and sharpness for a naturally up-scaled

image• Contrast Enhancer feature expands the perceived

dynamic range of the signal at real-time basis • Colour Space adjustment feature: Adjust individual

coordinates of RGB primaries in addition to choosing from three different colour space presets

• Fine tune Hue, Brightness and Saturation of six different colour ranges with Colour Correction feature

• Laser models’ “quick turn on/off” requires only approximately 7 seconds for the brightness to ramp up after turning on

• Built-in HDBaseT interface• Integrated terminal cover design allows projectors to

be installed without visible cable runs

• LED Cyclorama/ wall wash luminaire• Incorporates 8 types of LED emitters: Red, Green,

Blue, Royal Blue,• Amber, Cyan, Warm White (2200K) and Cool White

(6500K)• Each LED emitter can be controlled independently, up

to 16-bit• Directional light output creates colour variations with

smooth transition from LED emitters which can be separated to form four separate sections

• Advanced fanless cooling system• Power: 300W• Power and data daisy chain• System setup locally (keypad / NFC) and remotely by

RDM or TCP/IP - integrated display• Dimensions: 39’’ x 5.5’’ x 6’’ (100cm x 14cm x 16 cm)

With Sony’s 3 Generation Z-Phosphor Laser Light Engine and tremendous improvement of its picture quality, the

new projectors are guaranteed to deliver customers with an elevated level of visual experience,”

- Tadahiro Fukumoto, General Manager, Visual Presentation Solutions Division, Sony Electronics

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Created for theatrical, TV and entertainment applications, DALIS blends an extremely wide colour

gamut. With exclusive asymmetrical refl ectors that spread the light more evenly over vertical surfaces, DALIS provides a massive output across the full colour spectrum.”

- Robert Juliat

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Philips Strand: NEO Lighting Control Expansions

Martin Audio: DX0.5 Processor For CDD Range

SUBMASTER WING• 20 non-motorized faders • 2 x 10 confi guration with 5 colour screens that identify

the Submasters identities• Left and right side page up/down buttons for

additional control with USB connectivity • USB communication daisy-chaining between each wing

PLAYBACK WING• 10 motorized faders and 5 Multi-Function Faders• 5 colour screens that identify the submasters /

playback’s identities• Left and right side page up/down buttons for

additional control with USB connectivity • USB communication daisy-chaining between each wing

PLAYBACK CONTROLLER • Rack-mount device to store and run pre-programmed

shows using NEO operating system software• Sit on a LAN or operate independently with the ability

to control up to 100 universes of DMX• Control timed events with sunrise/sunset, features

pixel mapping, magic sheet layouts and blind pre-visualization

• Professional 2-input, 6-output system processor for passive and powered PAs

• Digital processing: EQ, crossover, delay and dynamics processing

• 24-bit AKM AD/DA converters with 120dB dynamic range

• 24 presets for storing your Martin Audio or other system parameters

• Linkable inputs and outputs• 2 balanced XLR inputs with level control, mute, 600ms

delay and 5-band parametric/shelving EQ • 6 balanced XLR outputs with level control, mute,

polarity invert, dedicated high and low pass fi lters, 7-band parametric/shelving EQ, 600ms delay, and limiting

• Front-panel controls for parameter editing and input/output muting

• USB port for simple programming via PC • 7-segment LED metering for input/output level or

limiter activity • Approx. Weight: 4 kg (8.8lbs)

With the addition of the Submaster and Playback Wings plus the Playback Controller, the NEO family now

offers more control options and innovative control technologies for whatever type of production or lighting environment you may be creating.”

- Bobby Harrell, Philips Strand Lighting Product Specialist

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CDD has taken the install market by storm and we wanted to ensure everything was in place to make life

easier for consultants and installers. DX0.5 provides an affordable turnkey management system for the range..”

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SAE AUDIO: TX Series Power Amps

ADJ: Vizi Beam 5RX

• 2-channel power amplifi er series • 5 models, output powers ranging from 750W/2Ω per

channel - 3300W/2Ω per channel • Class D amplifi cation + Power Factor Correction• Universal AC Mains Regulated SMPS power supply

(100V-260V) • XLR signal input + link connectors• SpeakON NL4 + binding-post putput connectors• Input sensitivity selector (0.775v / 1V/ 32dB)• Routing model selector (stereo / bridge/ parallel)• Channel independent protection and clip warning

indicators• Channel independent power and -5dB/ -10dB/ -15dB

signal presence indicators

• Lamp: Philips Platinum 5R 189W discharge • LUX: 770,000 @ 5m, 220,000 @ 10m• Average Lamp Life: 3,000 hrs• 2 DMX Channel Modes: 16 or 19 DMX channels• 5-degree beam angle• 14 colours + white and Split Colours• 17 static, fi xed gobos + spot• 8-facet Prism with macros• Motorized focus• PowerCon In/Out for daisy chaining • Frost fi lter to turn the hard edge beam to a wash• Stepper motors with micro stepping• Dimensions (LxWxH): 15.5’’ x 12.75’’ x 20.5’’ (39.4 x

32.5 x 52.2 cm)• Weight: 19 kg (42lbs)

The TX series is the best solution for sound reinforcement applications demanding a mid power density

device with a very clean sound performance.”

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TX-B Rear Panel

While our Vizi Beam 5R was powerful and incredibly versatile, we’ve stepped things up considerably for the Vizi Beam 5RX, which utilizes motorized focus and a glass lens to offer sharper beams that stay focused no matter how they’re used or at what speed

they move!”- Alfred Gonzales, National Sales Manager, ADJ USA

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ETC: ColorSource Spot

Studiomaster Professional: DJA 5000 Power Amp

• Easy-to-use RGB control adds Lime automatically• RDM functionality for address and setting change• 20,000-hour LED life (20,000 hours to 70% intensity)• DMX in and thru• Low-noise fan operation• Thermal droop compensation for consistent output

and colour accuracy• Optically calibrated• Includes slots for glass or stainless steel patterns and

soft focus diffuser• Accessory slot for motorized pattern devices or

optional iris• Accepts all the accessories, zoom and fi xed-focus

lens tubes, and CYC and Fresnel adapters that fi t ETC’s Source Four LED luminaires

• Works with any lighting-control desk or use it console-free

• Priced 40% lower than ETC premium LED (fully equipped ColorSource Spot priced at $1700 USD compared to Series 2 priced at $2700 USD)

• 19’’ rack mountable• Power: 5000W• Balanced XLR & & 1/4” Jack inputs• SpeakON + binding post outputs• Ultra-functional input fi lter • switch enables users to use amp as a dedicated sub-

woofer amplifi er with the help of a cut-off frequency selectivity knob

• LOW CUT feature fi lters out unneeded low or subsonic frequencies

• Rear panel BASS BOOST SWITCH adds low frequency compensation to enhance speaker output

• Extra features: Large cooling fans, DC and Short Circuit protection

The colour is what sets it apart. Compared to RGB fi xtures or RGB with amber or white, ColorSource Spot establishes a new benchmark. We’re redefi ning the concept of ‘cheap LEDs’ by offering brightness and colour quality at a price point that others

simply can’t match.”- Jim Uphoff, ETC Fixtures Product Manager

www.etcconnect.com

The introduction of the new rugged & reliable DJA 5000 now expands the choice and ability to refi ne system

specifi cation to exact requirements for a variety of applications ranging from live performance, DJ, house of worship & professional installations.”

- Studiomaster Professional

www.studiomasterprofessional.com

The new Range of Lighting Control Solutions from MA Lighting: www.ma-dot2.com

THE ESSENCEof MA Lighting

EASY OPERATION | CLEVERNESS | SUITABILITY | MULTILINGUAL | DESIGN | MA DNA

dot2

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The Essence Of Lighting Control: dot2

MA Lighting is well known for its approach towards professional lighting control and enjoys

a distinguished reputation for quality and reliability. With dot2 MA presents a new range of compact lighting control solutions.

The dot2 range consists of three lighting consoles; dot2 core, dot2 XL-F, dot2 XL-B; two playback expansion wing solutions; dot2 F-wing and dot2 B-wing and the dot2 Node4 (1K) network output node as well as the dot2 onPC console software and the dot2 3D visulisation software solutions.

Designed for small and mid-sized projects and venues, dot2 offers advanced functionality with outstanding ease-of-use. Full tracking backup is available via plug and play networking.

Intuitive operation is the core of the dot2 philosophy and with all connectivity onboard, the dot2 range is suitable for most theatre, touring, corporate, television and education lighting environments.

The easy to operate dot2 software is available in multiple languages and provides onboard Help and Direct Hints to guide a new user to operate

the console to its full potential. Simply Patch and Go, with no additional setup required.

A full range of clever programming and playback features provide intuitive access to advanced functionality. Access to generic fi xture functions is via a Smart Dialogue and Store Look functionality ensures you can control and record what’s intended. Automated tools; Track & Shield and Auto-Unblock simplify cue-list management and Auto-Fix allows playback page changes to occur without unexpected results.

The dot2 will feel familiar to theatrical users, 100mm faders provide full access to the master playback list at all times and a tactile level wheel gives access to lighting levels. Command-line syntax is fully supported alongside graphically assisted touch screen control of all features. Build for touring; the dot2 hardware is compact, durable and remarkably lightweight. Its optional modular plug & play dot2 F-wing and dot2 B-wing allow playback expansion and the full-tracking-back-up functionality ensures your show runs trouble free.

Live Time, Tap Sync and multiple touch screens allow instant access to all

playback functionality. And sophisticated features like Soft-LTP automatically preserve key-lighting levels without

going through black.

We have a quick chat with Rene Berhost, Product manager at MA Lighting to get further input about dot2.

The dot2 rangeThe dot2 core is the heart of the dot2 range and includes the full programming section, master playback section, 6 fader playbacks and 12 individual playback buttons. Two built-in touch screens and support for one external touch screen ensure the dot2 core has the fl exible hardware required for almost any small to medium sized productions up to 4,096 control channels.

The dot2 XL-B is a dot2 core console with a dot2 B-wing built-in. Still with a small footprint, it includes the full programming section, master playback section, 6 fader playbacks and 60 individual playback buttons.

MA dot2 core

MA dot2 XL-B

MA dot2 XL-F

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The dot2 XL-F is a dot2 core console with a dot2 F-wing built-in. Also with a small footprint it includes the full programming section, master playback section, 14 fader playbacks and 28 individual playback buttons. Both offer as well three built in touch screens and support for one external touch screen and up to 4,096 control channels.

F-wing vs B-wingThe dot2 F-wing and dot2 B-wing offers modular playback expansion to any of the dot2 consoles. The dot2 system supports a total of two dot2 F-wings and two dot2 B-wings per dot2 core console. Built-in wings on a dot2 XL console are also counted, therefore a maximum of 6 internal touch screens are possible. The wings are connected Plug & Play via Ethernet and can be assigned to the correct fader or button location within the console in seconds. Normal network rules apply allowing wings to be placed remotely! The dot2 F-wing provides additional 8 faders and 16 playback button with an integrated touch screen for any dot2 console or dot2 onPC and the dot2 B-wing provides additional 48 playback button and an integrated touch screen for any dot2 console or dot2 onPC.

Workfl ow enhanced with the dot2 Node4The dot2 Node4 (1K) is the easy way to access four DMX outputs from a dot2 console. The dot2 Node4 (1K) connects to a dot2 console or dot2 onPC software via a Plug & Play network connection. The user can easily choose output confi guration 1-4 or 5-8 from the dot2 software set-up screen. The dot2 Node4 (1K) does not increase the channel capacity of a dot2 console, which is limited to 4,096 channels. Additionally the dot2 onPC software can output up to 1,024 channels of DMX when connected to a dot2 Node4 (1K)! Normal network rules apply allowing nodes to be placed remotely.

Free onPC console software and dot2 3D visualization software The free of charge dot2 onPC software is the full virtual dot2 software that runs on a Windows 7 or later PC. It can be used for off-line editing or as part of a back-up strategy. The dot2 onPC software incorporates all functions of a dot2 console and provides its full potential on a PC. It works as an off-line tool for pre-programing with the free of charge dot2 3D visualization software, or as an on-line tool in connection with a real console as a full-tracking backup. Additionally the dot2 onPC software can output up to 1,024 channels of DMX when connected to a dot2 Node4 (1K)!

The dot2 3D is the free, powerful, easy to use 3D real-time visualizer and pre-programming suite for the dot2 system, featuring a full library of conventional and moving lights. dot2 3D allows a straightforward design and set-up of any custom stage layout with its 2D drawing facilities and a library of basic graphical elements. Textures to design these elements’ surfaces can be chosen from the huge built-in library, or you may import your own graphic fi les and use them as textures. Bi-directional fi xture selection and positional information within an accurate 3D drawing can be used to create positional and group presets in the dot2 console. Another advantage is that the 3D environment is stored in the same showfi le in the dot2 system. No matter where the user is and which type of dot2 console he is using – he always has a complete showfi le with him! The dot2 3D application runs on Windows® 7 or later and communicates with the console via network.

Both applications can run on the same computer for pre-programming purposes at the same time. Normal network rules apply allowing to connect both applications at the same time with any dot2 console or dot2 Node4 (1K) in the system. Both software versions can be downloaded from the dot2 website for free: https://www.ma-dot2.com/en/software-download/

How will the range affect theatre shows?Intuitive operation is the core of the dot2 philosophy and with a comprehensive set of connectivity hardware on all console models, the dot2 range is suitable for most theatre, touring, corporate, television and education lighting environments. The easy to operate dot2 software is available in multiple languages and provides onboard Help and Direct Hints to guide a new user to operate the console to its full potential.

Simply Patch and Go, with no additional setup required. A full range of clever programming and playback features provide intuitive access to advanced functionality. Access to generic fi xture functions is via a Smart Dialogue and Store Look functionality ensures you can control and record what’s intended. Automated tools; Track & Shield and Auto-Unblock simplify cue-list management and Auto-Fix allows playback page changes to occur without unexpected results. The dot2 will feel familiar to theatrical users, 100mm faders provide full access to the master playback list at all times and a tactile level wheel gives access to lighting levels.

Command-line syntax is fully supported alongside graphically assisted touch screen control of all features. Live Time, Tap Sync and multiple touch screens allow instant access to all playback functionality. And sophisticated features like Soft-LTP automatically preserve key-lighting levels without going through black.

Unique points of the range to consider

• EASY OPERATION• CLEVERNESS• SUITABILITY• PHYSICAL SPECS• MA DNA

All details about the dot2 range can be found here: www.ma-dot2.com

MA dot2 Node4 (1K)

https://www.ma-dot2.com/en/software-download/

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Catering To Diff erent Needs: Epson High Brightness Projectors“Not Just For Corporates” says Epson

Known widely for its interactive and business projectors for corporate and education use, Epson realised that many of their loyal customers wanted the patented 3LCD technology to be available in higher forms of brightness as well. Hence, this sparked the birth of a series of high-brightness projectors that ranges between 4,000 and 11,000 lumens – to meet the needs of integrators and users who require high brightness projectors for their projects.

Epson Large Venue Projectors Designed for exceptional performance, Epson EB-4000, EB-G6000 and EB-Z Series Installation Projectors are powerful performers in venues including lecture halls, bars & restaurants, houses of worship and more. These projectors feature high lumens for bright, colourful, brilliant images and utilize advanced display technology such as Edge Blending, Digital Signage and Image Mapping to captivate any audience.

Flexible InstallationGot a project where the projection surface is a challenge? Fret not as Epson EB-G6000 series comes with curved edge blending feature as well as corner wall support – giving integrators and installers that extra fl exibility when installing an out-of-the-box project.

In addition, the EB-G6000 and EB-Z series can do a 360-degree install – turning fl oors and ceilings into immersive displays. Great for digital signage, museums, art shows and many other creative applications, Epson Singapore has supported many local art scenes with their projectors. Some noteworthy 'artsy' installations that had used Epson projectors included Sydney Surfi ng Arts Exhibition at Marina Bay Sands with Singapore Polytechnic, Verve Arts Festival at the Art House with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Urban Arts Festival at Goodsman Arts Centre.

Diverse ConnectivityBeside high-brightness lumens, Epson projectors are easy to connect and control as well. With the hot trend now being BYOD, users can easily share

The Epson EB-Z Series projector in portrait mode

The EB-G6900WU offers WUXGA screen resolution

The EB-Z11000 is Epson’s fi rst 11,000 lumens projector

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content to the projector using the Epson™ app or the EasyMP Network Projection software. Uploading and controlling are all done wirelessly and has never been easier!

Want to make your installation even more hassle-free? Epson projectors also come with HDBaseT connectivity, letting you carry full HD video, audio, network and control commands – all on a single CAT5/6 cable!

To top it off, all Epson EB-4000, EB-G6000 and EB-Z Series also gives you total networking control. Wherever you are, you can manage up to 1024 Epson networked projectors using EasyMP® software. Moreover, users can also send updates or announcements remotely to these 1024 projectors using the Message Broadcasting plugin for EasyMP. Epson projectors are also Crestron®, AMX®, and Extron® compatible – how awesome is that!

Additional FeaturesStretching your dollar even further, Epson EB-Z Series, EB-4000 and EB-G6000 Series high-brightness projectors can also do stacked 3D installation! Using specialised polarized fi lters and polarized, low-cost 3D glasses, watch stunning city landscapes come alive before you.

Rental and Staging Need something for the outdoors? Epson projectors come with SDI output to suit your needs. Designed for rental and staging events, Epson EB-G6000 and EB-Z Series projectors feature 360-degree installation and SDI output – which can accommodate live video streaming.

In Singapore, 2 units of Epson EB-Z10000 (featuring 10,000 lumens) projectors were installed at Jalan Besar stadium in 2013 to provide live screening of football matches – much to the delight of fans who had a clear image of their favourite players hitting the games.

Equipped with a black case for easy transportability and a sleek, professional look, it is no wonder the projectors were also selected and loaned for theatrical plays such as Sublime Monsters & Virtual Children in 2014 by Theatreworks and Illogic by Cake Theatrical Production in 2013.

Last but not least, Epson was also involved in the outdoor projection at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for one of their event “Songs for Tomorrow” in 2013 and has also supported an outdoor projection for Mediacorp Channel 8 programme “My Heartland Carnival” in 2014.

Facade Projection Projection mapping or also known as facade projection, is something that is booming on the scene right now. In nearly every celebratory event or festival,

a captivating facade projection is almost a must-have item for any agenda. And of course, Epson's no stranger to it.

With a growing portfolio of projection mapping installations, Epson Singapore has been involved in a number of interesting projects over the past years. These include a facade projection for The Arts House 10th Anniversary event in 2014 and the annual Aliwal Night Crawl for 2013 and 2014 – where short fi lms created by the Singapore Contemporary Young Artists and animations by INKFusion and video art students from Lasalle College of the Arts, were projected on the Aliwal Arts Centre's two walls, each measuring 8 x 9m.

At A Glance: The High Brightness SeriesSpecially catered for installation in large venues, Epson High Lumen Projectors consists of 3 series namely: EB-4000 Series, EB-G6000 Series and EB-Z Series.

EB-4000 Series: Featuring projectors up to 5,000 lumens, these bright, clear and hassle-free projectors comes with Wide Lens Shift with options for FullHD, WXGA or XGA resolution. It also comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

EB-G6000 Series: Featuring projectors up to 7,000 lumens, these projectors projects stunningly bright panoramic projections on any surface and is able to do edge-blending, curve and corner wall projections. It comes with a 6 optional lenses and a 3-year limited warranty.

EB-Z Series: Featuring projectors up to 11,000 lumens, the ultra-bright, large-venue business projectors are highly reliable and durable, making it suitable for 24/7 usage. With up to 7 optional powered lenses, it can overcome even the most challenging installation. The EB-Z series comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Scan QR Code for full range of Epson high brightness projectors.

2 units of Epson EB-Z10000, 10000 lumens projectors in action at the Jalan Besar stadium

Epson projectors were used for projection mapping at the Aliwal Arts Centre’s two walls measuring 8 x 9 m

Epson projectors showcasing their projection mapping capabilities at the Arts House 10th Anniversary event in 2014

http://www.epson.com.sg/projectors

Luca Lastrucci

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Shure Celebrates 90th AnniversaryThe Shure evolutionFrom our humble beginnings as a U.S. radio parts wholesaler in 1925, Shure has become a global leader in audio electronics and sound reinforcement, being recognized today as the most trusted audio brand worldwide.

Throughout our long history, the story of Shure has always been one of adaptability and innovation: Our Company was founded on April 25, 1925 by S.N. Shure as a one-man company selling radio component kits. Quickly understanding that radio was dependent on the emerging broadcast networks that were producing radio programs, Mr. Shure expanded his focus of business and became the exclusive distributor for a small microphone manufacturer by 1929.

Convinced that his company could produce much better instruments than the large and costly devices that dominated the sound reinforcement industry back then, Mr.

Shure decided to enter the microphone market. With the introduction of the Model 33N Two-Button Carbon Microphone in the early 1930s, Shure had become one of only four U.S. microphone manufacturers, and quickly caught the attention of recording studios, live performers, and sound reinforcement contractors. The launch of the iconic Shure Model 55 Unidyne in 1939 was the milestone that forever identifi ed Shure as a microphone leader.

When World War II broke out and the U.S. became increasingly embroiled in the confl ict, the entire U.S. industrial capacity was converted to wartime operation. Shure became a supplier to the military, producing microphones for communication on battlefi elds and in cockpits of combat aircrafts. Naturally, it

was understood that if Shure were to become a supplier to the military, we would need to adopt strict military standards (MILSPEC) for our quality control system. When the war ended and the company returned to civilian production, S.N. Shure decided to continue applying MILSPEC testing procedures and quality standards. This was the moment when our “rugged and reliable” brand and product reputation was born.

With the end of the war, the demand for phonograph cartridges also came roaring back. Shure introduced the fi rst

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phonograph cartridge capable of playing both long-playing (LP) and 78rpm (revolutions per minute) records, making the company the largest producer of phonograph cartridges in the U.S. in 1948.

As the music and professional audio industries evolved in the 1960s and 70s, sound systems became bigger and louder. Performers began playing to larger audiences, creating a need for durable microphones that could deliver clean and natural sound. This trend triggered the development of two Shure legends – the SM57 and the SM58®, introduced in 1965 and 1966 respectively. Revolutionizing the industry, these microphones have become the standard for live performances and continue today to be the most popular vocal microphones in the world.

With our ongoing pursuit for audio perfection, Shure continued to expand and diversify our product portfolio. The 1980s saw the rise of 24-hour news and remote broadcasting and led to development of several new microphones and portable mixers. We also established a teleconferencing division and enjoyed strong sales of products designed for court rooms and conference rooms.

After establishing ourselves as a market leader with wired microphones for performance, broadcast, and conferencing applications, the 1990s marked the beginning of a new era - the wireless boom began. Within a decade, Shure dominated the wireless product category worldwide. Shure’s innovative engineering resulted in several high-performing wireless microphone and personal in-ear monitoring systems. Having defi ned and led this category ever since, Shure continues to make the latest technological advancements available to performers of all levels and budgets, from groundbreaking,

touring-grade systems, to innovative and affordable entry-level solutions that offer the benefi ts of professional wireless microphone and in-ear monitoring systems. It has been over two decades since Shure launched its wireless technology and now there is barely any stage, anywhere, that hasn't utilized a Shure wireless system.

In the 2000s, we saw the birth of personal portable listening devices and a new generation of audio and video content creators. To meet these diverse and challenging needs, we utilized our professional audio expertise and designed a wide variety of innovative consumer audio products, with a focus on ease of use and premium sound-quality. These offerings include sound isolating earphones, closed and open back headphones, mobile phone stereo headsets, and microphones for DSLR cameras and iOS devices.

A continued focus on diversifying and expanding our portfolio to offer professional audio solutions for a

wide range of customers and markets, has created a strong presence in the integrated systems market. With the addition of the DIS systems to our product offerings, and ongoing development of leading edge discussion and conferencing solutions, Shure is now equally at home in government buildings, corporate and fi nancial

institutions, educational institutes and more.

Throughout decades of new category and product developments, Shure has also expanded. We continue to increase our global reach and have established physical presence around the world, with corporate headquarters in the U.S., regional headquarters in Europe and Asia, and many branch offi ces worldwide to provide dedicated support and service to our distribution centers and clients all over the globe.

As we compete in a continually changing marketplace, and set our sights on the next generation of musicians, engineers, and audio enthusiasts, we continue to innovate with an eye towards the future. However, after all these years, Shure is keenly aware that behind all the progress, the guiding wisdom of our founder S. N. Shure is most discernible. His vision and commitment

to excellence, combined with the passion, expertise, and creativity of our Associates has led us through 90 years of success, and continues to be at the very heart of Shure.

Shure’s product philosophy “We know very well that absolute perfection cannot be attained, but we will never stop striving for it.” – S.N. Shure

The above quote is the guiding principle for everything that Shure stands for today. Our founder was dedicated to

“We know very well that absolute perfection cannot be attained,

but we will never stop striving for it.”

S.N.Shure, with the original Model 55 microphone

creating products of exceptional sound quality, durability, technical innovation, and value.

If we had to select the one Shure product that exemplifi es this philosophy, it would be the SM58® vocal microphone. Often imitated, but never duplicated, this microphone incorporates all of the above Shure brand characteristics and has been an industry standard for 50 years.

Since 1925, performers, musicians, and music enthusiasts around the world have chosen Shure with confi dence in the unparalleled sound and performance of our products. Our wireless systems are synonymous with innovative, leading edge RF technology and bulletproof reliability. Our innovative integrated systems deliver pristine audio everywhere from the conference room to concert halls. And our award-winning earphones and headphones are redefi ning the audio experience for the most discerning listeners.

This commitment to the highest quality standards and the methodical pursuit of perfection are the cornerstones of our brand and are refl ected in every Shure product.

What makes Shure's products unique?Our vision of being the most trusted audio brand worldwide guides everything we do and has helped us

achieve our legendary status. It sets the stage for how we work to set Shure apart from all other audio brands. The success and reputation of the Shure brand and products have been defi ned by our uncompromising commitment to total quality. Since 1925, we have pursued audio perfection, devoting countless hours to precision engineering, rigorous quality testing, and refi ning our product designs.

In 1942, we adopted strict military standards to evaluate the quality of our microphones and parts. All our products must withstand a number of tests, from hot/cold storage, to moisture resistance, steady state humidity, temperature shock, salt fog, sweat tests, and drop tests. Additionally, a HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Test) chamber is designed to batter our microphones and products until they fail. We push our products to the physical limit so we can guarantee that our customers receive the best Shure quality with every purchase.

What makes Shure unique is how technology is applied to product design, production and validation. Our standards and processes are in place to ensure we use the best parts, from the best suppliers, to produce the best audio products possible.

But our commitment to excellence and leadership goes well beyond product performance. We work tirelessly to offer the best customer service, education,

and training in the industry. With every interaction, our customers can trust that we give them the support they need to get the most of our products, and to realize their desire for perfect sound.

How have Shure's products impacted the industry over the years?Shure has celebrated many signifi cant milestones and introduced numerous technical innovations throughout our company’s 90-year history.

With the introduction of the Model 55 Unidyne in 1939 - the fi rst single element unidirectional microphone – Shure changed the way microphones are made to this day. The Model 55’s rich history of innovation was also honored with its induction into the TECnology Hall of Fame by the Foundation for Excellence in Audio in 2008, as well as with an extraordinary honor from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the prestigious IEEE Milestone Award, in 2014.

Continuing on the path of technological innovation and excellence, the SM57 and SM58 are another example of how Shure infl uenced and shaped the audio industry. The SM57 remains one of the most versatile and widely-used microphones for live performance and studio recording, and the SM58, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016, is still the most popular and largest selling single microphone in the world. Its unique design, extremely rugged and durable quality, and clean, natural sound have made it the industry standard for vocal microphones.

In the wireless category, Shure has led and redefi ned the market ever since the wireless boom began in the 1990s. Most recently, the Digital Television (DTV) transition and resulting white spaces debate led to the development of new solutions for our customers, including the groundbreaking Axient® Wireless Management Network, the fi rst wireless microphone system to detect interference and automatically change frequencies. Since its introduction, the Axient system has won numerous awards, including the Gold PLASA

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SM58

Award for Innovation (2011), the IDSA International Design Excellence Award (2012), the TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the Wireless Technology (2013) and the iF Award for Outstanding Product Design (2013).

Shure also continues to set new standards and deliver a uniquely nuanced audio experience with our award-winning listening products. The SE846 Sound Isolating™ Earphones are the fi rst product to feature the groundbreaking low-pass fi lter, a true subwoofer that enables deep low-end performance without sacrifi cing clarity or detail. With all our consumer listening products being built on professional audio roots, Shure is committed to taking our customers’ listening experience to the next level, bringing the highest quality headphones and earphones from studio and stage to the everyday user.

As we expand into new markets and categories, our enduring commitment to premium sound quality and technological innovation will remain at our core, and paired with our passion for audio, it will fuel the development of many more world-class, industry leading products.

The plans for the Asian marketIn the professional audio industry, Shure is a brand with tremendous equity. We continue to build on this by expanding

into new categories, and strengthening our relationship with diverse audiences and sales channels, each with their own priorities.

While we are a global company with offi ces all over the world, we realize the varying needs of our clients in the various geographic regions as well as market segments. Therefore, we pursue different strategies in terms of targeted product offerings, tailored end user communications, diverse sales channels, etc., each optimized to meet the needs of our respective markets. Even though we tailor our product offerings and marketing efforts to meet geographic needs, our goal is to ensure a positive and consistent brand experience for all of our customers. Shure is dedicated to making high quality products and providing outstanding customer service.

There are numerous touch points which offer us an opportunity for end user engagement. We have created a wide-ranging infrastructure that allows us to maintain our strong connection with our audience on all levels – from Premium Authorized Dealers which aim to deliver the best possible in-store brand and shopping experience, to engaging online platforms and communities, various industry events and trade shows that allow customers to directly interact with our team, numerous training seminars

and events where customers can test our products in typical-use environments, and much more.

People turn to Shure knowing that our products will sound and perform great, and they rely on our expertise to enable confi dent performances, which is why training and education of our sales partners and customers is another key area of focus for us. Shure has access to a vast pool of knowledge based on nine decades of experience in the audio industry. This puts us in a distinctive position where we are able to demonstrate our legacy of excellence and leadership, by providing a variety of helpful educational resources and tools, to ensure that our customers experience the best audio quality and performance out of their Shure products.

Last but not least, our strong partnerships with distributors, clients, industry experts, as well as artists have also fundamentally contributed to our continued success. We are very appreciative to all of our customers and channel partners for their support over the years and we continue to put great effort into enhancing and strengthening these relationships.

For more information, visit www.shure.com/asia

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SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones

Axient Wireless Management Network

www.shure.com/asia

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Music Group's Paul WrightOn Delivering Double Features At Half Price

Music Group has been pretty aggressive in terms of branding in the recent years. Is there a particular strategy behind this?

PAUL: Haha...It's about achieving a synergy of brands. We aimed at doing this both horizontally and vertically. For Midas, we brought on the M32 and Pro Series, strengthening brand offerings. Two years ago, when we bought Turbosound, we were actually looking at a pro loudspeaker brand that had strong potential both on technology and product offerings and fi t into our plans of complementing the Midas console solutions. We haven’t done anything hastily, rather, we initiated a very meticulous restructuring of the brand.

We look into the SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) before initiating any major business decision, and more so, when adding or acquiring new brands. We did it with Turbosound, and we saw a great business advantage horizontally. We re-built the brand and it brought in a great synergy. The same can be said about our buying out the TC Group. By virtue of this acquisition, we gained a lot of synergy amongst the brands we have. We already had brands like Behringer and Bugera, and we had two big brands joining the group in the form of Midas – along with Klark Teknik – and Turbosound; Turbosound was already using Lab.gruppen amps and Lake processors.

So, while there was already a relationship with the TC Group, we saw missing link in the chain and we fi lled it with TC Group acquisition that accrued to the Group along with Lab.gruppen and Lake. Today, the Music Group is one great platform with almost every single product in the pro audio segment. There is now a horizontal and vertical market synergy within the Music Group solutions. That’s the synergy we had been aiming to achieve and we did it with some intelligent planning and execution.

Synergy within the Group may be an accomplishment in itself but does this benefi t the market/user groups? PAUL: Yes. This synergy allows us to offer a very wide basket of solutions to our customers with value packages. Today, we probably have the broadest range of products and solution offerings than most in the audio industry. In fact, we see very little competition when it comes to product portfolios or solution probabilities, and if I were to say, only Harman seems to be a competitor.

Music Group is a well-known musical conglomerate with a fairly high brand identity, and so is Paul

Wright – the company’s AVP for EMEA and APAC regions for Behringer and Bugera product lines. In India alone, his interaction with the Indian market

spans across three-and-half decades placing him in the company of the elite few multinational audio

execs who have travelled all over India. ETA's Ram Bhavanashi caught up with Paul during PALM Expo

2015 in Mumbai and handling such a thoroughly informed executive – even if for a minute – was

indeed a great experience. Excerpts..

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A strong contingency of as many as 460 engineers support the technology initiatives of the Group for different brands now. They are more than willing to listen to the customer demands and expectations and develop solutions that benefi t the market the way it expected. With our exposure and understanding of the market needs, we intend to dish out our solutions better than the competition. In essence, we offer better solutions at lesser prices. Our motto is to ‘offer double the features at half the price.’

How do you intend to do that? Can you give us a glimpse into your strategy?

PAUL: Aah! Some intelligent planning and a rational approach to the market. We look at each situation and try to understand where and how exactly we can provide a solution that matches expectations while still driving up optimum benefi ts. We want to walk that extra mile to identify our customer expectations so that we can package it into our solution and serve up. It is something like ‘think global, act local.’ Bringing a global expertise and solution down to a locally experiential level; and this at prices that are affordable by the market.

Personally, you have been thoroughly exposed to the dynamics of the Indian market. With that in the backdrop, do you think this is the right time for the Group to enter the Indian market?

PAUL: Yes, I’ve been with the Indian market for over three decades now, and I’ve been watching it from the closest proximity possible. It’s been largely chaotic and turbulent for many years now, and may have frightened many enthusiasts for that matter. We see an opportunity cropping up – for the simple reason that chaos and turbulence are what help create an opportunity. We have been waiting for that opportunity to shape up, and we believe it is now. India now offers a great opportunity for our solutions, and business philosophy.

Having taken the decisive move, what about the Indian market has impressed you?

PAUL: Despite the chaos, India has been doing well, and we are doing well too in that chaos. But this chaos, I would want to equate with positive energy in the sense that it gives rise to businesses with clarity of ideation, and strategic approach. We see lot of potential for growth in this market which we can

maximise with our baskets of solutions. Our getting into this market through Alphatec is only a natural progression to help the music industry here grow healthily and consistently with the benefi ts it deserves.

We have known Devasis Barataki, founder of Alphatec, for quite some time. Alphatec, as a company, is a symbol of his competencies and enthusiasm too. It’s again, a synergy of minds that we have come together to make a common cause of our businesses and India’s music industry.

*Alphatec Audio Video was recently announced as the distributor for Music Group solutions in India

Would you be able do a snapshot SWOT for India?

PAUL: Strength, like I said, is its immense potential for growth. Weakness is its huge diversity, geography, culture and communication. Evidently, the four metros from four regions differ from one another, and each of them again differ from other cities and town who have their own typical settings. Communication, as we all have been seeing, is a big challenge in many potential areas. A cumulative effect of all these can be the big opportunity; we see them as less travelled roads, and thus huge scope for productive walks. We will need to maximise the potential which we hope to do with Alphatec’s competency.

The Indian market is replete with a multitude of players, including those with strong credentials and muscle. How does Music Group differentiate itself from them?

PAUL: Music Group is very unique as we are involved in the whole process chain – from concept to completion of solution – all done in-house. Our production lines are all automated with cutting-edge technology and the products rolled out manifest a typical sophistication and performance that is unique to the group. That we are essentially IP (intellectual property)-driven, we extend the benefi ts of that intelligence to the market. It’s not just about rolling out intelligent products but intelligent planning and moving them to the market in a way that effectively delivers benefi ts to user communities at large that makes our business philosophy. Like I said, our motto is to deliver double the features at half the [market] price.

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“We see an opportunity cropping up – for the simple reason that chaos and

turbulence are what help create an opportunity. India now offers a great

opportunity for our solutions, and business philosophy.”

“We haven’t done anything hastily, rather, we initiated a very meticulous

restructuring of the brand.”

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The Future Of Performing Arts Venues Illuminated

The biggest game changer in the performing arts venue space has been the introduction of LED luminaires. Daniel Loh, Technical Director of The Star Performing Arts Centre in Singapore highlighted, “From what I have observed in the past few years and for the few years ahead, lighting in performance venues will go through a stage of transition – from conventional lamps to LED fi xtures and with venues having both types, from a dimming system with fi xed modules to modules that can switch between different loads and more effect fi xtures becoming staples in a LD’s palate of lighting fi xtures.”

“Furthermore, with LED fi xtures becoming more prevalent, the quality of the light output has also become an important factor in the choice of the fi xtures in a performance venue. LED fi xtures with higher outputs, accurate colours and CRIs are preferred.”

The main selling point of LEDs are the fact that they use less power and last longer, thus are more environmental friendly. A spokesperson from the National Centre for the Performance Arts (NCPA) China, added, “As the concept of energy conservation and environment protection becomes prominent, LED

luminaires are becoming popular in performance venues.”

Dave Starck, Principal, Coherent Design, Inc. USA and Coherent Technology Consulting, Hong Kong and Macau, also reiterated this point, “Systems are defi nitely moving toward a low energy, low maintenance model. For this reason we have begun specifying only systems which are capable of supplying dimming or true switched power to any circuit in the lighting system.”

ETC, a name which is synonymous with performing arts venues is well ahead of the curve when it comes to LED lighting. ETC Entertainment Market Manager, Matt Amendariz-Kerr, commented on the changing needs of performance venues and how ETC is managing those changes, “With LED luminaires, colour is no longer constant and each fi xture’s output can be changed to meet a designer’s vision at any moment. ETC is helping prepare lighting professionals for the new workfl ows that LED lighting is introducing. In the upcoming v2.3 software release for the Eos family of lighting-control systems, ETC will make signifi cant steps forward into the future of colour control.”

ETC has also met the challenge of LED lighting by introducing new products for power handling. The ThruPower 3-in-1 module for Sensor3 power-control systems can switch freely between constant power, on/off switching with air-gap relays, and dimming for all lighting loads in a performance venue. ETC also has switching products that can bridge the transition to LED lighting, such as the Unison Echo Relay Panel and new Sensor IQ Intelligent Breaker System. With products like these, ETC is helping venues future-proof their lighting systems.

Robert Juliat is another brand that is familiar name within performing arts venues. The company has a mix of fi xtures from discharge and tungsten to LED. The more than 90-years old company continues with its on-going policy for the pursuit of excellence. Though LED is making an impact in the performing arts, there is still space for the other types of fi xtures, as Daniel from The Star Performance Arts Centre put it, “There is still a place for a reliable, high output, high CRI fi xture which is still an incandescent fi xture. At this moment a performance venue has to have a multiple set of tools/fi xtures to cater to the demanding production lighting requirements.”

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Kailash, Technical Manager, Lighting, The Esplanade Co LtdVictoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall is a venue managed by Esplanade

“In my opinion, Robert Juliat products are of high quality. The fi xtures are well designed to be used in a theatre environment as details like light spill and

overheating prevention are taken into consideration when they were designed.The Robert Juliat fi xtures produce a bright and even light output which is desired

by many lighting designers. So far, the lighting designers who have been involved in the productions at both venues are pleased that we have these fi xtures as part of our

inventory.

With regard to maintenance, most of the Robert Juliat fi xtures are fuss-free as no dismantling of the fi xtures is needed during the process. Regarding usability,

focusing Robert Juliat fi xtures is quick as the focus ranges are clearly marked. The shutter blades on the profi les are smooth for precision light cuts. Theatre technicians

also appreciate the lock function of the shutter frames.”

Daniel Loh, Technical DirectorThe Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore “As we go through this stage of transition, the ETC fi xtures such as the Selador Vivid-R LED luminaires help us to lower the number of fi xtures required as one fi xture can replace several conventional fi xtures due to the colour changing ability. The ETC Sensor3 TruePower modules allow us to do changeovers from conventional fi xtures to discharge lamp fi xture/LED fi xtures in a shorter time. It also saves cost in installed cabling as the same infrastructure can be used for the different fi xtures. And ultimately, the ETC Source Four range is our workhorse when it comes to fi xtures that need to be reliable and have a good quality light output.”

Norbiha Ismail, AV ManagerKuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

“The RJ fi xtures are smaller and more compact lighting fi xtures. They also provides brighter LED lighting solution that enhance audience visibility and ambience

experience. The RJ fi xtures are used as performance lights in our venue and the new fi xtures (RJ TIBO 533 and ZEP 340) have added value to the Centre’s technology capabilities to cater to diverse type of events that the Centre host in its facilities including Exhibition halls, Grand Ballroom, Banquet Hall and Conference Halls.

Overall we are satisfi ed and delighted with Robert Juliat’s exclusive operational features, mechanical and its exceptional quality.”

SpokespersonNational Centre for the Performance Arts (NCPA) China“ETC products are very versatile, fi t for different types of performance such as opera, musical, drama, concert and so on. The Source Four conventional fi xtures are relatively energy-effi cient; its profi le and PARMCM are the classics among the fi xtures. While the Source Four LED luminaire has unique and superior colour-mixing capability, providing most fl exible range of colour and theatre-worth colour rendering. Its multi-purpose feature allows you to fl exibly change the fi xture into a spotlight, a Fresnel, or a CYC light by attaching different adapters, helping the venues reduce inventory cost. Eos family consoles have strict programming logic while its control interface is so intuitive. Many foreign troupes always ask for the Eos consoles when they get to our theater. We trust ETC products!”

Image courtesy of The Star Performing Arts Centre


Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS RevisitedBy Elissa Nadine

"You will never fi nd another venue like this in Malaysia," states Jay Neil, who right then, looks like a proud father seeing his newborn baby for the fi rst time. To the rest of the world, that baby is known as the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) Concert Hall, and as an ex-staff member and pioneer of the Hall, Jay has seen it grow from its humble beginnings to what it is today, a world-class performing arts venue.

Designed by Cesar Pelli, the Hall is a sight to behold. Housed in the PETRONAS Twin Towers within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the 920-seat venue has the grandeur of 19th century European concert halls with a magnifi cent Klais Pipe Organ as a backdrop to the hall’ s stage.

“When we fi rst opened the hall in 1998, we didn't even know if we were going to have an audience because classical music was something new to us and the community. Then everyone started educating themselves and from there it grew into this massive following where more and more Malaysians started appreciating classical music and we even

had a junior orchestra which, in those days, was very rare - to see a kid with a classical instrument like a violin. Normally you would just see a guitar and what not, but these kids seriously wanted and were interested in classical music,” said Jay who now runs one of the biggest rental houses in Malaysia.

“For us, it was an eye opener. I'm not into classical but I had to come in everyday at 8.30am to prepare for the rehearsal from 10-5pm. The weekends were dedicated to concerts so basically we had no life and when we came on board, we thought we would have assistant engineer crews, but there

From left: Jay Neil with Dayan Erwan Maharal


was only 8 of us. We were hands-on and it was one of the craziest and most memorable periods of my career.”

The DFP is also home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), 80 over musicians from 25 nations that are a remarkable example of harmony among different cultures and nationalities.

Opened in 1998 by patron of the MPO, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Haji Mohd Ali and former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, DFP is the epitome of attention to detail. From the wood chosen, to the foam material used for the seats, not a single piece of equipment, furniture or instrument is ever ignored. "We have a very particular and intensive maintenance schedule. Every product and piece of equipment in this hall has come straight from manufacturers and every year, they send their engineers here for quality checks," shared Dayan Maharai, Production Supervisor at the DFP. As a pioneer himself, Dayan began as the Lighting Technician and has been with the DFP for more than 15 years.

Heading back to his roots, Dayan shared that the venue's stage lights are halogen white lights that are typically used in performing venues which comes in a standard format of 750W to avoid the

instruments getting too hot on stage. "The cellos, violins and any string instruments can be affected by the slightest things like heat so while we have 750W lights, their brightness is equivalent to 1000W.” Even the humidity levels in the venue are constantly monitored. “We have a special cooling system in place to counteract with the effect that things like rain have on the venue. We also employ staff to monitor the humidity levels of the venue at all times to ensure that humidity does not rise above 50%.”

If this seems a little bit too detail oriented, consider the fact that part of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is a musician who is handling a double-bass instrument that survived the second world war and is the last of 2 double-basses in the world.

The CeilingThe hall was designed in the shape of a shoe-box, a homage once again to past century European halls. One of the most notable and unique structural wonders is the Hall's plunger ceiling. It is made up of seven panels and were put in place by acoustic experts Kirkegaard and Associates who decided to build 7 tonne panels that could move in variations of seven metres, up or down, enabling

the hall to have a different sound every night.

"When all [the panels] go up, it gives a 3.2 millisecond reverb time and when it comes down, it makes the room dead,” said Jay, clapping his hands to demonstrate. “The walls are also made up of wooden panels that can be moved to be refl ective or absorbent depending on the show. So when we amplify the sound, we drop the panels and make it a dead room.”

In a dead room there is no natural reverb, as everything is amplifi ed. The result is artifi cial reverberation used for pop concerts like that of guitar legend William Thomas "Tommy" Emmanuel. "It's all about enhancing the audio image so while it sounds like its coming from the stage, its actually amplifi ed. Kirkegaard is one of the best acousticians in the world. He's amazing!"

How The Hall Found Its SoundPart of the inauguration for the DFP was a performance by the MPO in conjunction with the 1998 Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur, to which, Prince Edward, the third son of Queen Elizabeth II attended. Two hours before the show, with 40 plus amps running on a network, for speeches


and whatnot, there was a power surge that blew the CPU and left the amps in standby mode.

Jay reminisced, "There was no way of switching on the amps because they were in standby mode! I had my bosses asking me if the show could go on or not?"

Two things came to Jay's mind that day, either he pack up his bags and call it a day on his audio career or fi nd a solution. "After a scramble and some chaos, we decided to switch back to old school and ended up stacking a couple of speakers to amplify the sound. The show went on and nobody ever knew and that's why 'til today, I still believe in self-powered boxes.”

Nowadays, the hall has 4 x MSL-4 and 4 x CQ-1 Meyer boxes custom-designed by the manufacturer themselves as its main PA system. "These speakers have been with us for the past 16 years, and they have never ever given us any problems,” said Dayan.

The Recording StudioIn order to evaluate and archive performances, the DFP is equipped with a recording studio modelled after the legendary Abbey Road Studios. "This is the baby here," exclaimed Jay. The MPO has also released a few albums that have been recorded here.

Within the studio are 5 x Bowers & Wilkins 802 Nautilus Diamond Floorstanding speakers. Revered by audiophiles, the speakers are used as monitors that double as 5.1 surround sound. These came in handy especially, as Jay recalls, when the DFP hosted a special viewing of the Final Fantasy

802 Nautilus Speaker

The Abbey Road Recording Studio


action game where the orchestra provided the soundtrack for the night. “It was the fi rst time that we had youngsters, who were not musicians, come into the concert hall.”

Adding to the audio history, Dayan added that, "We would have a 100-piece gamelan players or elite musicians like Sheila Majid playing here and it was all recorded in this room.”

While the studio used to mix on a Neve Capricorn studio mixer, a recent refurbishment of the audio equipment means that the team now works with a DiGiCo SD8 on the house and monitor while an SD7 mixes in the studio.

Moving Heads In A Concert HallBesides regular halogen lights, the DFP gets funky with its own moving heads from time to time. It was after award-winning LD, Nagesh Warren came to do a show at the DFP that the team knew it was time to invest in punchier and more saturated lighting.

"It's all up to the LDs because they want that extra colour temperature. Here, they can now have more than just 32K halogen lights. The moving heads are here not just for the strobing and effects, they are mainly here so that LDs can create lively and cosy colours that will help to tell the story of the acts on stage," said Nagesh.

Back To The FutureConcert halls usually focus on classical and orchestra set-ups but as the times changed, there was a need to cater to a wider audience. While it is still a classical music hall, the DFP stays current with the changing trends by now being a venue-for-hire as well.

"We now hire the venue out for other events such as collaborative concerts where, for example, an artist is brought in by an embassy and DFP provides the venue for the artist to play," explained Dayan. One of the most recent events to grace the stage of the DFP was the Music Of Queen Symphony, a classical rock symphony dedicated to the legendary rock band, Queen.

Another change is that the MPO is slowly opening up to local content while maintaining its classical, jazz and world music origins. Acts such as pop artist, Siti Nurhaliza and traditional local dance groups are among the elite that have mesmerised audiences at the DFP.

“We used to have about 90% orchestra, followed by world music which was a mixture of acoustic and amplifi ed and jazz series,” noted Dayan.

“I think it's a good thing that over the years we have loosened up on the rules because this allows us to engage a wider audience. So far, we have even hosted rock concerts and salsa nights.”

In the past, top-notch acousticians and consultants came together to build a venue that would become part of the Malaysian identity and national history. Not only was that achieved but by opening its doors to more content and allowing the public to participate, the venue and its staff stay current and up-to-date in a world focused on always fi nding something better. A thought echoed by Dayan, “Technology is always changing and every few years you need new equipment. We will follow the market requirements and in 5 years time, we will still be a classical venue but we will be different by staying current not just with the acts but also with the technology.”

Looking After Their OwnThe crew start as production crew members who log the hours with heavy labour. Based on their interest or where they show that they have an eye or ear

for, Dayan guides the staff and trains most of them himself. "We train them based on the areas they are interested in, so like sound crew specifi cally spend their time working only on audio labour and learning everything until we feel comfortable that they are ready to be promoted to junior technicians.” There is a steady work progression route in place and besides Dayan, the hall's current stage manager has been part of the DFP for the past 14 years.

DFP’s success can be attributed to many things. From its exceptional architectural design to superior acoustics and the Abbey Road recording studio. However, nothing is more integral to its success than the people behind-the-scenes. Crew members like Dayan and Jay are what helped build the DFP and its reputation, and after 17 years, it has become Malaysia’s pride and joy and a cultural icon for music lovers the world over.

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Indian DJ Expo Experiences 30% Growth In AttendanceThe 2nd edition of Indian DJ Expo marks 2015 as the key year of investment into the expanding Events and Entertainment markets in India

INDIAN DJ Expo, the annual exposition showcasing the latest technology and trends in Music Production, Entertainment and Events technology, made an emphatic comeback in 2015 by bridging the gaps between new business opportunities and investments that will pave the way for future of the events and entertainment market in India.

Organised by Beatroots Expo and Publications LLP, the INDIAN DJ Expo represents a renewed platform for the entertainment business in India that’s been built and strengthened with the support of leading pro audio, lighting and LED display manufacturers and distributors located across the country.

The Expo took place from 2 – 4 July 2015 in Hall No. 7 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, with its active exhibit

fl oor encompassing the latest in DJ Gear, Studio Gear, Club & Touring Sound, Stage Gear, Entertainment Lighting, Displays, Video and Presentation solutions – all environments where the DJ is omnipresent.

As Manuel Dias, Convenor of the Indian DJ Expo commented: “True to its word, Indian DJ Expo 2015 represented not only the “World of the DJ” - everything that the DJ (the performer, the artist) needs to equip themselves with in order to go out there and put up a good performance – but it also played the role of a stimulant as it addressed and reached out to other business verticals and markets that look at evaluating the potential of investing into the entertainment industry, which continues to expand with each passing day.”

Exhibitors who participated at the inaugural edition in 2014, some of whom have claimed thatthe Indian DJ Expo played a key role in registering good business for the year, stayed true to their pledged support to the platform. Providing incentive to the growth and posing new competition were several new players that made their presence felt on the expanded exhibit fl oor by showcasing the latest products and technology at their booths. Together, every exhibitor made an impact by ensuring that new worldwide product releases were made available on display for visitors to experience and evaluate.

With exhibits ranging from DJ mixers and controllers to the latest in software and hardware, INDIAN DJ Expo showcased a wide range of

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speaker systems for Club Sound and Touring Sound as well as PA, whereas lighting brands showcased the latest in stage and entertainment lighting including lasers.

LED technology too made its presence eminent across the exhibit fl oor with some exhibitors offering state of the art solutions in LED Walls and Screens. Notably exhibiting for the fi rst time were several Truss manufacturers who offered sturdy and reliable structures to cater to events and stage set-ups of any magnitude.

Some of the products and technologies on active display at the show included:

DenonDJ SC2900 controller Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable

Rane’s Sixty-Two performance mixer

Studiomaster’s DJX series of mixers

V-MODA’s Crossfade M-100 headphones

Wharfedale’s Diamond range of loudspeakers

TF-5 digital mixing console from Yamaha

Mackie’s Onyx series

Muse range of line arrays from FBT

XP4080 signal processor from Pope Professional Acoustics

Audiocenter’s KLA series

NX Audio’s live mixers like the MFX series

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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/DJ/Turntable/PLX-1000

http://dj.rane.com/products/sixty-two

http://www.studiomasterprofessional.com/product/item/304

http://v-moda.com/crossfade-m-100/

http://wharfedale.co.uk/product-list.php?cid=12

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/live_sound/mixers/digital-mixers/tf/tf5/

http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxiseries/

http://www.fbt.it/ENG/PAE/PRODOTTI/LINE-ARRAY/Muse/Muse-210LA/

http://www.pope-pro.com/index.php/product-2/signal-processor/dsp/xp-series.html

http://www.ac-pro.net/products/line-array-systems/k-la-series/k-la-28/#.Vb8at3Wlyko

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The Line Array Demo Arena (one of the largest successes in 2014) continued its great run of form as the arena came alive with line arrays from fi ve leading brands including Aerons, FBT, Pope Professional, Beta3, Ecler, going head to head in an epic show of performance, power and perfection.

Overall, several brands offered competitive pricing and good quality assurance leading to increased curiosity and, of course, increased footfall.

Talking about the footfall, the show was witness to a genuine visitor footfall of 5530 in 2014, and building on its success from last year, INDIAN DJ Expo stayed true to its promise to attract everyone from the trade, sporting a 30% growth in attendance, with increased participation from the North and the North-East markets, registering an impressive total of 8157 genuine business visitors at the show.

Commenting on the visitor numbers, Dias shared, “An important mission for our team this year was to draw traction from several lucrative market segments and professionals that are adding sound, light and display to their commercial projects to liven their spaces. With most of them hiring the services of a DJ to handle these new “concept spaces”, this motivated us to do all we could to personally get in touch with serious investors and potential buyers across the country and ensure their presence at the show as genuine business visitors.”

“That apart, prior to the show we also strived to connect with every single association in the country and endeavoured to work jointly with each one of them to help develop the market place and help to grow the business. No stone was left unturned to ensure the association members were communicated with directly and encouraged to attend the show, and it’s heartening to see that the each and every one of them were gracious enough to reciprocate so proactively.”

At the same time, the show was also graced with the presence of Ashok Agarwal – the chief consulting advisor

to the cabinet minister of New Delhi, Satendra Kumar Jain. Agarwal took time out to visit the show and understand the nuances of the industry and the ways in which the industry can benefi t and grow in terms of support from the system.

Expressing gratitude, Dias shared “We’re deeply grateful to Satendra Kumar Jain and Ashok Agarwal for taking a keen interest in the show and our industry, and for their intent to understand more about our industry in the hopes of helping us grow along the right path. Many thanks to our exhibitor Samir Mangalorkar of DJPundits.com in bridging the connection between the show and Agarwal and Mr Jain.”

Almost every exhibiting member was thrilled with the way the IDJE’15 had progressed, and many commended the Beatroots team for a job well done. Hi-Tech Audio’s Rajan Gupta commented, “The response we received at our booth was great – the visitors seemed genuine and knowledgeable. We got a lot of customers from Punjab and other northern territories, and that was something really nice. This show is poised to grow since it’s the right time frame and organized by the right guys.”

LBT Electronics’ Eshdeep Singh shared similar sentiments as he commented “This is a great exhibition for the mass DJ market in North India, and the show this year had a nice footfall. The expo is defi nitely growing and the organizing team are doing a great job at it.”

Narain Pro Audio & Lighting’s Manoj Motwani also praised the show and the team as he said: “The show’s done great this year. Not only has the footfall

increased, the quality of visitors too has been great – knowledgeable and serious crowd visited us, so we were very pleased. We’ve already confi rmed our participation for next year, so that should say it all!”

And Soundworks’ Preet Singh shared his take on the show as he mentioned, “The show has grown tremendously since last year. A very good turnout this year – a lot of people have come in from far-off states in the south and east, which was totally unexpected. There is a lot of awareness about the show now and with the way things have progressed, I’m sure the show will be even better in 2016.”

With a lot of positivity surrounding the expo’s progress and excitement already building for next year’s showing, Manuel Dias spoke about what to expect from the show in 2016, “Next year, the emphasis will be on delivering quality seminars and workshops that will disseminate basic and crucial information on sound and light technology to a market segment that is day in and day out utilizing and hiring state of the art AV technology for various events.”

“Additionally, discussions will be held concerning the skill aspect of music production and composition that will aim to help budding DJs and producers set their bearings right. At the same time, we will also have discussions sharing lucrative opportunities of investing into the business. With this initiative introduced, we could see an increased number serious organisations and entrepreneurs joining the bandwagon, as compared to 2015.”

www.indiandjexpo.in

www.infocomm-mea.com


PALM Expo China 2015Date: 19 – 22 August

Venue: China

International Exhibition

Centre (CIEC old venue),

Beijing, China

Space: 40,000 sqm

Much effort has been invested to bring in the right buyer groups and visitors to PALM Expo

China. The show wrapped up its 24th edition on 22 August, where it ushered in close to 400 domestic exhibitors and the support from more than 20 countries and regions. In addition to a host of new products being unveiled, the vibe at the show was relatively positive with a renewed confi dence for international and local exhibitors alike.

Fresh Debuts from Renowned BrandsSound Works & Supplies Ltd rolled out many riveting solutions from d&b audiotechnik, Shure and Sennheiser which included the brand new Y series speakers, MAX2 stage monitors and 10D / 30D amplifi ers from d&b, the Shure DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System, Sennheiser's 3000 / 5000 and 9000 series of professional wireless microphones, as well as the Automixer from Dan Dugan Sound Design.

Widely recognized inventor of the automatic microphone mixer, Dan Dugan, was also on site to demonstrate the art of managing multiple live microphones in unscripted talking situations using the Dan Dugan Automixer.

Over at ACME's booth, fl agship framing light fi xture XP-1000SZ F, all-round stage light XP-16R BSW, special effect light LED-MTX36, visible console CA-A1, and media server ACMEDIA, made their glorious debut in the Beijing market.

Adding to their existing lineup of stage lighting, the XP-20R BSW, XP-20R Beam, AE-610Beam, CM-350Z, LED-ST5000RGB, CYC-200FC, and E200FC, also made their timely appearances.

PR Lighting's booth remained busy throughout, drawn by the dynamic display of the new XR 330 BWS, which integrates three features (spot, wash and beam) in a single unit. It combines

advanced 330W technology with superb optics to produce 15,000 lumens of fl at, uniform light.

Also being shown for the fi rst time were the Pro Stage 150LED 19LT/D and Pro Stage 150 LED 26LT/D. Displaying an identical appearance, they have differing light angles and CRI.

Pro Stage 150LED 19LT/D was designed for the studio and other applications where high-defi nition lighting is needed, with fl icker-free operation. With a beam angle of 19°, this fi xture has adopted PR patented technology, combining advanced 150 Watts LED lamp technology with superb optical system.

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The Pro Stage 150 LED 26LT/D is similar in functionality and application but delivers a beam angle of 26° with a power consumption of 150W.

The new fully featured CSL 384 has been designed for car shows and other applications where high-defi nition lighting is needed, with fl icker-free operation.

The EPROFILE 0db promises silent operation and higher output than traditional 575W ellipsoidal refl ector spotlights. The 150W LED fi xture offers extremely high colour rendering of 98 CRI. The EPROFILE 0db is targeted at studios, performing arts centres and any other space where silent operation is critical.

Finally, the EPROFILE Mini is a full feature ellipsoidal refl ector spotlight in a compact package. The tiny profi le comes with all the same barrel lens options as the standard-sized models but in a very compact size with incredibly good output for such a small fi xture. The fi xture features 28W Cree extreme high power (XHP) LED component.

Real Music Acoustic & Lighting Technology Co. Ltd. also introduced a number of new products from renowned brand Adamson and Next-proaudio.

extensive product lineup from Midas, Klark Teknik and Turbosound.

In particular, the Midas' fl agship console PRO X was formally unveiled for the fi rst time in China to visitors.

The EK Lights Team

Designed by a Hong Kong lighting designer, EK Lights' presence on the show fl oor was accentuated by its extensive larger-than-life booth design. At the heart of its impressive stage design were the highly acclaimed LED-powered X-Blinders, which were fl own and rigged to showcase its great control over interior moods and effects in a concert scene.

Three new LED Profi le Spot fi xtures featuring high output also took centre-stage at the EK Lights booth including the 200W EPROFILE HP, EPROFILE 0db and EPROFILE Mini.

The 200W EPROFILE HP is a LED Profi le Spot that promises higher output than traditional 750W ellipsoidal refl ector spotlights. With colour temperature of 3000K (tungsten), the fi xture offers fl awless dimming with consistent colour temperature throughout its four dimming curve modes. Flicker-free output, quiet operation and low maintenance design makes it an ideal fi xture for rental houses.

Among which, the Adamson S series made its fi rst showcase in the country. The new sub-compact line array system consists of the S10 line array enclosure, S119 subwoofer, Blueprint AV and the E-rack; Adamson’s new unifi ed rack solution.

The S10 is a 2-way, full range, sub-compact line array enclosure ideal for mid-size arenas, theatres, churches and dance clubs, as well as outdoor festivals. It is loaded with two newly designed 10” ND10-LM Kevlar Neodymium low frequency drivers and an NH4TA2 1.5” exit high frequency compression driver mounted to a wave shaping sound chamber which produces a slightly curved wavefront with a nominal dispersion pattern of 110° x 10° (H x V).

First-time exhibitor Guangzhou Winsound AV Technology Co. Ltd also successfully reared in the crowd with its

Donned as “the touring engineer's dream console,” the PRO X features up to 168 simultaneous inputs and is equipped with the new Neutron audio system engine, capable of up to 800 audio channels, which can be routed on a point-to-point basis or in and out of the console for mixing.

Gaining Momentum and Looking ForwardThe switch back to the old venue, with dedicated concentration on professional solutions without the MI aspect seems to have been the right move by the organisers. An earlier scare about a possible postponement of the exhibition, due to government instructions relating to the World War II commemorative celebrations, thankfully did not happen and the mood at the exhibition was certainly not dampened. This could possibly be the fi rst step by the organisers to turn the experience into a positive aspect, after being battered about the previous editions location. The mood seems to indicate that the move to the old venue is a welcome reprieve.

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d&b Passes With Flying Colours For Laycock Street Community Theatre

AUSTRALIA

Investing in a system based on the d&b Q-Series, the unique theatre can now expect to host a wider array of events and shows

Hidden in an unassuming building within the city district of Gosford, is the vibrant Laycock Street

Community Theatre. Besides hosting the many Gosford Musical Society theatre productions, the Theatre is also known for being the only local professional venue with a proscenium arch in the Central Coast area of New South Wales.

Chris King, Arts and Culture Coordinator for Gosford City Council said, “Laycock Street Community Theatre is very much the hub of the area’s performance culture. As such, it hosts a very wide variety of performance genres from musicals, rock concerts, pure drama

performances, comedy acts, corporate events, fi lm presentations and various community groups, like dance schools. The goal of any new loudspeaker system was to ensure all styles of performance were suitably covered, from the loudest rock show to a subtle, fi ne music performance, from a large musical to the smallest play.”

“We were fortunate to receive funding through the Arts NSW, State Government Regional Capital Program which was matched by Gosford City Council,” explained King. “This allowed us to choose a system that not only met but exceeded all of our selection criteria, as well as acquiring equipment that

would provide numerous benefi ts to us in the longer term, in comparison with some other proposed options. Guiding our decision were the many positive recommendations from other venues who had recently installed d&b systems.”

The chosen system was based on the Q-Series. L/R arrays either side of the proscenium include a Qi-SUB, with the low-end further supported by B2-SUBs ground stacked under each array. Extra Qi10s are rigged to provide enhanced centre vocal localisation for drama, musicals and fi lm presentations, while several 8S loudspeakers from the xS-Series cover front fi ll duties. M6 monitors were chosen for onstage

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foldback, driven by a D6 amplifi er, with the specifi c intention to re-deploy them to the Theatre’s smaller, multi-purpose, Don Craig Room to create an additional sound reinforcement system in the very intimate space.

Specifying a system that could handle various shows was a high priority to the Theatre's needs as with its tiered seating, the venue can comfortably expect audiences up to three hundred and ninety.

King acknowledged why d&b was the best all round option for Laycock, “d&b audiotechnik had the most fl exible system with the best quality of sound and coverage for our venue.”

“Another important factor in our decision was that d&b audiotechnik is also one of the few manufacturers specifi ed at the top of most technical riders we receive for touring shows. A d&b audiotechnik installation meant we had a system that would meet all expectations and requirements of touring shows and engineers.”

Australian Distributors for d&b, National Audio Systems, handled the project. Dave Jacques from their technical sales department acknowledged that, “Although the design and the commissioning was done by myself,

Laycock Street Community Theatre engaged Cuepoint as the dealer to do the physical installation. They are one of our rental partners and provided excellent service to Laycock.”

King was in full agreement: “A big element leading to our selection of the d&b system over other proposals was the high level of attention to detail and customer service provided by both NAS and Cuepoint. Dave Jacques and NAS displayed great enthusiasm and were genuinely interested in putting a great system into our venue. Likewise Brad, Greg and Ricki from Cuepoint had a positive attitude about the challenges faced during the install and were very professional with their approach to the project and produced a high level quality of work.”

One of the main challenges faced by Cuepoint was locating a suitable rigging point for the main arrays. After consultation with Gosford City Council Engineers, a wall mounted rigging frame was custom designed and manufactured by Cuepoint to be bolted onto the double brick wall either side of the proscenium arch. As King remarks, “Great thinking outside the square! Cuepoint went above and beyond to make sure we had a safe and secure rigging solution for the arrays. They had the system installed and NAS had it commissioned well ahead of schedule and under budget.”

“The main aim of this project was to improve our services to artists, performers and audiences,” concluded King. “Previous to this installation, most touring productions needed to sub hire extra audio equipment which added extra cost and subsequent accessibility issues for budget conscious productions.”

Concluding that,“The fi rst use of the new system was a touring dramatic production of Orwell's ‘1984’ which involved a highly dynamic sound design that showcased the range of the system. Next up was a highly respected Led Zeppelin celebration concert performed by a group of top Australian musicians and singers that tested the system to its very limits.

“The system passed with fl ying colours on both occasions with many compliments received from touring technicians and engineers as well as audience members, a number of whom are regular patrons of our venue. Since then we have received many comments about the improvement in sound quality and enjoyment in the venue from both audiences and performers. There is a defi nite sense of ease displayed by performers when they walk on stage and see a d&b audiotechnik monitor speaker in front of them!”

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Fuzion Far East Serves Up Quality Audio @ Ribs Mann

THAILAND

Getting the best of both worlds, Bangkok-based distributor and systems integrator, Fuzion Far East ensures quality sound with Symetrix DSP and NEXO PS Series over 14 zones within new major venture

The outstanding quality and variety of its cuisine has long made Thailand a destination for food-

lovers from around the globe. In a newly created venue located in the popular tourist haunt of Khao Yai, this attention to culinary detail has been matched by a painstaking focus on providing the best possible audio equipment to relay live and background music to patrons.

Created by well-established restaurateur Patirup Panpiem, Ribs Mann is spread over three spacious fl oors. Bangkok-based distributor and systems integrator Fuzion Far East was enlisted to ensure a quality sound experience and as part of its remit, worked on an audio processing and distribution confi guration suitable for live and non-live music across 14 zones.

Familiarity with the power and fl exibility of the SymNet Radius 12x8 open architecture Dante-scalable DSP quickly led Fuzion Far East in the direction of a Symetrix-based solution. “The customer wanted to be able to send audio through the network easily and effi ciently across all three fl oors, and we knew we could achieve that with the Radius,” said Fuzion General

Manager Siri Wongkamolchun. “We also added SymNet xOut 12 expanders to each fl oor, along with ARC remotes for straightforward adjustment of key parameters. In addition, we have made it possible for the client to adjust the volume via ARC-WEB on their smartphone, should they require it.”

The result is that staff can switch between live and background music with no fuss. The Symetrix DSP’s support for Dante means that Ribs Mann is also benefi ting from the stability and reliability of the Audinate media networking technology, whose transport to and from each fl oor is achieved via the SymNet xOut 12 expanders.

Utilising the PS range from French manufacturer, NEXO, the Fuzion team placed 2 x PS10R2 units at the band area on the second fl oor of the restaurant. “This is so that the band can pump up the crowds in the entire venue if they want to,” said Siri. Additionally, 8 x PS8-R2 boxes were used in VIP area and outside balconies where sound clarity and loudness are more of a focal point when compared to the dining areas within.

Driving the PS10 and PS8 units are 1 x PS10TD-V3 and 4 x PS8TD-V3 advanced analogue processors, respectively. Using the advanced processors to achieve superior performance while in a small format, the team combined the capabilities of the equipment by allotting them subwoofer duties as well. The singular PS10TD-V3 unit also drives 1 x NEXO LS-600 sub-bass system whille the PS8TD-V3 handles 4 x LS-400 units.

Having used the same systems in a variety of situation before, Siri shared that the “PS10R2 and PS8R2 are reliable, solid performers and great representatives of the NEXO brand image. These boxes are small but loud and sound good. We've never had problem with them. That's why PS series is always a good choice to choose.”

Genelec loudspeakers, along with Camco amplifi ers, were also specifi ed during the fi t-out, which has met with an enthusiastic response from the Ribbs Mann team.

As for its long-term usage of Symetrix DSPs, Siri reported that “we have been using Symetrix products for almost every job. In the beginning, we added Symetrix DSPs to our projects because there are many benefi ts with them, such as AGC, limiter, EQ, feedback destroyer and so on. Nowadays, Symetrix has become a requirement, because by adding their DSPs to a project it is possible to achieve an improvement in sound quality for the entire system. The ARC remotes and SymVue control application also make it easy for clients to control their systems, so they are a great choice on that level too.”

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an extra show day in 2016 attendees have a unique opportunity to maximise the value they get from their business trip, including time to enjoy the vibrant City of Amsterdam! ISE is a must-attend event for all AV professionals looking to build their business.

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Bonding Over Food: Bosch Turns Up The Heat SINGAPORE

Awarding-winning multi-concept brand Coriander Leaf turned to Bosch and Electro-Voice for their latest fl agship restaurant at Chijmes

By Shireen Ho

Established in 2001, Coriander Leaf has come a long way from its fi rst outlet at the Gallery Hotel to the

fl agship restaurant now at CHIJMES. Known for its award-winning pan Asian cuisine, the kitchen is helmed by Samia Ahad, Coriander Leaf’s Founder and Culinary Director.

Featuring an exciting open kitchen, Samia can frequently be seen checking the quality of each dish coming out of her kitchen – ensuring dishes are of the highest standards. At the same time, Coriander Leaf also doubles up as a cooking school for culinary classes and corporate bonding / team-building events.

So, for a multi-concept space like Coriander Leaf, what are their audiovisual requirements? To achieve their AV needs, Coriander Leaf appointed Forward Technologies (FORTECH), a Bosch Partner, to install customised solutions for them.

The ObjectiveLocated on the second level of CHIJMES, the new restaurant comprised of a main dining area; a private VIP dining area; and two purposed-built cooking studios. It is remarked that the current space is also the biggest so far in its history.

“Whenever we moved, we are always looking to build something bigger and better. By far this is our largest fl agship restaurant, and it’s also the sexiest and funkiest,” said Marcus Choong, General Manager, Coriander Leaf.

“[For this new outfi t], we wanted to do something that helps to create an amazing experience and overall ambience for our guests. We are a restaurant that serves great food, but I think that is not enough. Besides excellent service and lighting, the music in the restaurant is every bit important as the food selection that we offer. Hence, we need a good sound system to wrap up everything up nicely.”

The PlanWhen Coriander Leaf fi rst approached FORTECH, FORTECH's Diesel Lee, began to work with the restaurant's operations team to understand their needs and requirements.

“When we fi rst spoke, the team showed me a plan and said that they want to have good sound coverage and the system should allow them to categorise by zones,” said Diesel. “We proposed the PLENA Matrix digital sound system as it delivers outstanding audio performance and will allow them the fl exibility to do multiple zoning as well as function buy-out (a client booking out the entire restaurant).”

“At the same time, the team also wanted the speakers in the cooking studio to be able to link up with a head-worn microphone so that the instructor can teach and cook at the same time. During our discussion, I was told that there is a possibility that the two cooking studios can be used concurrently for different sessions, the PLENA Matrix we proposed meets all the requirements.”

Besides sound, FORTECH was also responsible for the security and visual aspects of the project. This included

From left: Marcus Choong, Coriander Leaf General Manager with FORTECH's Diesel Lee


CCTV surveillance camera to protect critical entrances and assets, the installing of high defi nition cameras and displays, and live video streaming for the cooking studios. They also helped with the setting up of network infrastructure of the restaurant.

The SolutionThe solution for the outfi t was divided into three main areas; sound, video surveillance and HD streaming. Sound and video surveillance solutions are installed throughout the restaurant while the HD video streaming is mainly for the cooking studios.

For the audio, 17 x Electro-Voice EVID C8.2 ceiling speakers were installed in the dining area, which include the main corridor, the VIP dining room and cooking studios.

Powering the sound performance are 2 x EV PA 2250T 120V / 230V Power Amplifi ers and a Bosch PLM-8M8 DSP PLENA Matrix Mixer. The overall sound system is controlled using Bosch PLENA Matrix Wall Control Panel with a total of three units being installed in the dining area and the two cooking studios.

“The reason why we choose PLENA Matrix was because of the app control. It is very convenient and I think it's the ideal solution for Coriander Leaf. The product is priced within budget and the number of inputs and outputs fi ts their requirements. The solution also works with any amplifi er and gives a very good sound overall,” said Diesel.

To allow instructor to conduct classes more effi ciently, FORTECH also helped to install two microphone systems for different needs. As requested for teaching convenience, a R300-E-A-EURO head-worn wireless microphone by EV was installed. With this hands-free mic, instructor can give out instructions and demonstrate the cooking process at the same time. On the other hand, if there is a function or event, FORTECH has also installed a handheld mic system with EV PL24S as an alternative.

In terms of video surveillance, 1 x Bosch security camera DVR 5000-16A was

installed in the main dining area where the corridor and critical entrance is situated. In addition, 4 x Bosch VDN-240 were also installed at various areas throughout the restaurant to guard important assets.

For the live video streaming in the cooking studios, FORTECH installed 2 x Bosch NUC-50022-F2 Micro dome. The dome camera gives a birds-eye view of the stove area where the students are able to clearly see what the instructor is demonstrating. The image of the stove is then streamed and displayed directly on the HDTV in the studio. To process the HD video, FORTECH had used the Bosch VIDEOJET decoder 3000 for a fast and high quality live video streaming.

“The specs given to us was ‘clear and fast video' – so we decided that HD video would be the most suitable for their needs, hence we proposed a HD streaming system for them,” explained Diesel.

When asked what were some of the key challenges for the installation, Diesel commented that they only had two weeks to complete the work, a tight timeline. In addition, since there were

Bosch NUC-50022-F2 Micro dome camera gives a birds-eye view of the stove area where instructors present demonstrations to students


a number of unique lighting structures being outfi tted, coordination work with the construction and electric personnel was another key issue they had to deal with.

“You can see there are many services here where most of which are enclosed (wires hidden from sight, placed within the ceiling/fl oor), so good coordination with the construction and electrical services became very critical for us as we wanted to ensure that our speaker cables did not go too near to any of the electric cables, as it could cause humming noises,” he explained.

After ensuring the placement of the speaker cables, Diesel also had to ensure that the PLENA Matrix control panel which was located near the kitchen stove and oven, had a relative distance from the heat that would be generated. “Cable routing is challenging because we do not want the heat to affect the signal and sound quality.”

When asked if they are satisfi ed with the solutions installed, Marcus remarked, “It's been amazing, this is a really good

sound system.” Continuing, Marcus commented on how the PLENA Matrix wireless control via iPhone and iPad has helped them with adjusting the volume of the speakers any time, any where. “Sometimes when I get feedback from guests saying the volume is too loud, I will just take out my phone to adjust it, and then everyone will go ‘Wow, what are you doing?' - And this is good, because this portrays a tech-savvy image to our guests.”

“Also, having the zoning capability has proved to be very useful for us. When we have different events happening at the same time, zoning allows us to play a different playlist in different areas.” Currently, the restaurant is able to control up to four different zones, namely; the main dining area, the VIP

dining room and the two cooking studios.

Moving forward, Marcus also mentioned that the restaurant might be installing more audio solutions to increase the bass level of the sound. “Our initial plan was just to play light ambience music, but things have progressively changed and as an end-user, we are trying to change the concept of our restaurant to be more bar-like.”

Well, it seems that besides mouth-watering food, guests of Coriander Leaf are also in for a delightful 'audio treat'!

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Jands And Staging Connections’ Chain Is The Strongest Link

AUSTRALIA

Westin Hotel ballroom gets custom-designed staging management system

Jands Venue Engineering (JVE) and event AV services provider, Staging Connections, put their

skills together to engineer a faster, safer and more effi cient staging management system for the Sydney Westin Hotel, one of the major hotels in the centre of the city. One of the biggest challenges faced by JVE and Staging Connections was the installation itself– it had to fi t in with existing hotel commitments, to make sure all the rooms involved were empty, and it couldn’t be done at night as there was a risk guests could be woken by the drilling.

Working in favour of the operation was the fact there were already a number

of rigging points that could be used. However, there was no structural design or test documentation for these points, so it was vital that each of them was load-tested and re-certifi ed. Where the Tank Stream runs through the roof there was nothing, so Jands had to come up with some customised engineering to brace around the bulkhead and install the points where they were needed.

As part of the requirement to provide a safe and user-friendly system, the request was made to create a set-up with a function so if the operator at the single control system could not see a motor they could not operate that motor. “A unique attribute of the ballroom is that

it can be divided, depending on the needs of an event – it could be one large room, two medium rooms, or four small rooms,” said Tim Butler, State Manager for JVE.

“That means the ballroom can host a range of functions at any given time. This means that during multiple events, the single control system has the ability to control any of the 32 chain motors installed from the four control points located in each of the individual function rooms. Just try to imagine all the safety issues with operating a chain motor you cannot see: you have no idea who is beneath it, or what is even fi xed to it! Through clever engineering


we were able to install non-obstructive dividing wall sensors that meld into the ceiling. The sensors detect if a wall has been moved into place and relays the information to the control point, notifying the operator that a function room cannot be seen and therefore the motors in that room cannot be operated.”

Matt Danks is the Venue Installations Project Manager for Staging Connections, which prides itself as being a premiere in-house audio-visual company for all the major Australian hotels. “Like many major hotels which host a range of launches and events, the Westin’s staging equipment was raised and lowered using motorised chain hoists/blocks,” Matt says. “It can be slow and clumsy and we knew there was a more effi cient way of doing things which would speed up the set-up and turnaround times for the venue. Our proposal was for a computer managed chain hoist/block grid, which offers a huge amount of fl exibility and is safer than other options. Management at Westin liked the concept and gave us the go-ahead.”

Matt said their idea was to permanently mount 24 chain hoist/blocks in a regular

grid throughout the main ballroom, which can be divided into four smaller rooms, as well as smaller motors for additional screens around the perimeter of the room. Staging Connections has had a strong relationship with Jands for more than 20 years so there was no surprise that the company, which makes and distributes the world’s most recognised brands of audio, lighting and staging products, would be involved.

“Jands has two arms of their business that dovetail well with what we do,” Matt said. “One of them is sales, and we buy a lot of the good quality products they handle like Movecat, which was used in this job, as well as Shure and JBL, and then they have their theatrical division which is more involved in installation, and we buy a lot of theatrical items from them. They are the market leader in the products they represent so we gave them the brief and they came back to us with a solution which we refi ned together until we had the result that is now in operation. We worked particularly closely with Tim Butler, who spent hours crawling around on his hands and knees, bumping his head into concrete surfaces!”

Matt affi rmed a strong part of the brief was safety – it was a priority. “Westin is a high profi le client so there is no way we wanted any of their clients at risk, but it would be the same for any job that Jands and Staging Connections do together. It has to be the safest solution as well as the most effi cient. This room has four removable walls. It now has sensors either side of the doors so the chain motor system knows if the wall is in or out. If the wall is in and an operator plugs into an empty room to do a set-up, it’s impossible to activate motors in another section of the room where there may be an audience underneath. It doesn’t take much to imagine what could happen and that is simply not an option, but engineering that level of safety was a big challenge in the design.”

“Most of the chain motor systems wouldn’t have that level of complexity, and that was a pretty big challenge for Jands to solve. They had to come up with a plan for how these sensors would recognise whether the walls were in or out, and how they would program that logic into the system – they rose to the occasion and created a bespoke system that meets every demand.”

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Besides its beaches, Patong, the most famous resort on Phuket (Thailand’s largest island), is also

famous for its bustling nightlife, with hundreds of restaurants and venues of all types.

One of the most recent additions is the Illuzion Nightclub, a new-build venue offering the South East Asian market a unique combination of interactive Las Vegas-style shows and a disco with four resident DJs and international guest jocks. The venue features two huge balconies running round the dancefl oor, three VIP areas, a VIP room and six bars.

To meet the requirements of the club’s extremely varied entertainment formats, the management required a top grade fl exible audio system and selected products by Italian manufacturer Outline throughout.

Voghera-based installer Skeldon puts its team’s wide experience in various entertainment fi elds at the disposal of clients worldwide and worked on the Illuzion project for two months, assisted by the manufacturer during the design period.

Skeldon sound engineer, Federico Susanna explained: “We were looking for a system able to suit the different kinds of events staged within the club – Vegas-style shows, live bands and DJ sets – and ensure high sound quality and SPL.”As the rig also had to be suffi ciently compact to avoid obstructing the venue’s lighting and video, Skeldon decided to deploy Outline Butterfl y as the main system and Eidos 15 for the VIP areas, with DBS 18-2 and Eidos 118S subs. The main dance fl oor system comprises ceiling-fl own L-R hangs

each comprising eight Butterfl y line array elements, with bottom-end beef courtesy of eight DBS 18-2 subwoofers (fl own and stacked).

A total of 40 x Eidos 15 and 10 x Eidos 118 S subwoofers provide coverage for the venue’s various VIP areas, and 4 x DVS 8P point-source speakers are used as near fi elds for the FOH desk. Dressing room monitoring is provided by 20 x IS6T.The powerhouse for the entire set-up came in the form of 4 x Outline T-Nine amplifi ers and 4 x T-Sevens, with processing being handled by ten iP24 iMode-driven processors.

Both the installers and client were completely satisfi ed with the installed system and the end results, and Susanna enthusiastically concluded: “The fi nal result was impressive. We have created a world-class multipurpose club that exceeded even our expectations! Musicians and DJs have all said it’s the best place to perform in Thailand. Outline was the perfect choice and a valuable partner with whom I will surely work again.”

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Outline Chosen For Unique Patong Venue THAILAND

Sonic quality provided by Skeldon with Butterfl y and Eidos systems

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Singapore Commemorates Golden Jubilee In Style

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2015 marked the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence and the city-state celebrated the momentous occasion in style.

Celebrations were held all over the island with the spotlight focused on a special National

Day Parade (NDP) held at the Padang, an open playing fi eld located right at the city centre. Surrounded by national landmarks, over 26,000 people joined the party which was broadcast all over Singapore and the world.

The Parade was set on a storyline that was laid out in six chapters that Singaporeans could identify with and be proud of. While the chapters were meant to tell the story of Singapore, they also proved to be the journey that the production crew would take behind the scenes to put the entire parade together in time.

Chapter 1 – BeginningsPeter Loh, Technical Director for the NDP celebrations has been overseeing the parade every year since 2010. With the mindset of wanting to give every element of the parade a chance to shine, Peter left no detail unattended. “In the past, we had a different seating arrangement, but we knew with this being such a grand occasion, we would need to fi t more people onto the Padang's fi eld,” said Peter.

The team knew that infrastructure would be one of the main challenges for the production. Therefore, grandstand seating was custom made to fi t the performance area as Peter wanted an immersive effect for guests.

“Traditionally, we have 3 distinct blocks of seats, now we have more people packed in so we wanted them to be immersed in everything, from the sound to the video content that we were screening. We lost the corners line of sight in the past and we didn't want the same thing to happen this year,” admitted Peter.

The result was a Grandstand seating area, built specially by Pico Singapore, with special brackets built to make the seating area as level as possible so that the LED panels would fi t snugly on top creating an LED wall stretching 405.76m from end-to-end in the seating gallery.

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This was the greatest amount of LEDs ever used for an NDP celebration, in terms of square metres. 2,618m2 in total area, high-defi nition LED panels with pixel pitch of 10mm were organised to form three main screens each measuring 11.52m in height and 28.16m in width, as well as connecting screens of 5.12m in height. The LED panels were supplied by local rental house, Show Company with the custom LED towers built by Pico Singapore.

“We did a lot of trial and error for weeks with the animation rendering as there was pixel resolution of 20288 x 576 to

render. We used the Avolites AI server (fi rst time in Singapore) because the program indicates the segment cues and everything is timecoded. It can basically run itself.” Supporting various technical departments with expertise and equipment were distributors of Avolites in Singapore, Total Solution Marketing.

“This year is special because of so many things. A lot of surveying and engineering work went into the structure alone,” shared Peter. “We wanted to give the illusion that the LEDs were curved, even though they aren't, so it would be one continuous image, sort of

like a picture roll. We were very happy when everything fi t so well, because if it didn't we would have to go back all the way to the beginning to rebuild and re-calculate everything.”

Chapter 2 - ProgressOnce the structure was underway, Peter realised that the level of balance achieved with the seating area would be disrupted by the line of sight as the Padang area of play was lower than the connecting sidewalks and this would ultimately destroy of the projection mapping effect if it wasn't on a level fi eld.

The team behind the magnifi cence: Creative Director – Dick Lee,Technical Director - Peter Loh, Music Director – Sydney Tan, Production Manager (Technical) - Chew Yongfa, Film & Multimedia Director - Boo Jun Feng, Multimedia Visual Effects Director - Sally Lee, Multimedia Technical Manager - Melvin Lee, Multimedia Asst Technical Manager - Jason Loh, Film Producer - Leon Cheo, Lighing Designer/ Director - Javier Tan, Lighting Programmer - Clement Cheong, Joyce Goh, Sound Designer - Shah Tahir, Sound Operators - Danny Lee, Eddie Chng, Nicholas Chua, Kamal Adam Litak, Replay Manager - Sandra Tay, Tech Caller - Ng Hui Ling, Show Caller - Stanley Ng, Digital Projection - Adrian Goh, Gerard Henson, Jonathan Santos, LED - Desmond Fong, Joe Gan, Patrick Goh, Rick Goh, Muhammad Syarifuddin Bin Kamaluddin, Multi Media Control Room - Steven Siva, Stephanie Teow, Joan Chia, Claudia Lim, Aliff, Camera Director - Chan Tzu Jien, Fireworks - Samson Phua, Siva Sankara Rao, Stage Automation - Picasso Tan, Chris Goh

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“We decided to raise performance area because it was just all grass and even if we put boards on top of it, it wouldn't have the effect we wanted,” he noted. To enhance the projected image, the team raised the performing grounds of the Padang fi eld by using 300mm of premix asphalt.

Technical Production Manager, Chew Yongfa shared, “We were very lucky that the Cricket venue next to the Padang allowed us to use their area when we needed to extend the seating and they also went along with it when we started construction on the Padang. Everything you see is about 2 months of work to turn the green fi eld into a performance area that covered about 9,600m2.”

Yongfa was placed in-charge of communicating between all technical committees to ensure that every one of their different visions could come to life. He worked closely with the same team behind the record-breaking projection mapping of the 28th ASEAN Games. This was the fi rst time Christie Boxer 4K30 projectors were used for a national event in Singapore since launching in January 2015.

Adrian Goh, managing director, Hexogon Solution, commented, “The SG50 celebration is one of our key projects for this year and we wanted to deliver an unforgettable projection mapping spectacle during the National Day Parade (NDP). This is the fi rst time that we are using the Christie Boxer

4K30 projector and I’m pleased to note that it offers stable performance, a smaller footprint, and allows us to obtain at-a-glance status updates via its intuitive preview screen. This translates into a shorter setup time, which is critical since we executed the performances at different locations.”

64 x Christie Boxer 4K30s were installed above the National Gallery of Singapore, creating a 100-meter by 70-meter canvas on the performance fl oor. Besides displaying visual contents exceeding 4K resolution, the clarity of the images allowed the team from Hexogon Solution to create beautiful motion graphics that complemented the movements of the 3,500 performers on the two-tiered stage.

“Due to the 4K resolution offered by the Boxer 4K30s, we no longer have to stitch four images into one, like what we did in the past. The omnidirectional capability of the Boxer 4K30 provided us with much fl exibility during installation and we are now able to project a complete image onto the entire Merlion sculpture and with a much higher resolution than

before,” Adrian noted. Award-winning Christie Pandoras Box Media Servers drove all show content displayed by the projectors.

Chapter Three – StrengthUnder the segment entitled 'Strength', Singapore proudly displayed its military capability in the Mobile column portion of the Parade. While vehicles such as the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (MBT) and Surface-to-Air Python cruised past in fashion, the audio team from rental house Showtec Communications, was supporting it with a total of 6 sound towers that were each capable of producing 11,000W to 22,000W worth of sound energy. Working with Showtec on the construction of the towers was Picasso Productions.

Sound designer, Shah Tahir shared that a major consideration for the system design was the loud noise of the machines taking over the audio. Combating this, he ensured all long distance run of audio connection was via fi bre with redundancy to eliminate noise interference and maintain quality of audio signals. Another challenge arose as this would be a 360-degree seating arrangement that was surrounded by refl ective structures and there was tight restrictions on where the sound towers could be built.

Shah felt the best design would come from fl ying as many array speakers on the 6 towers and also chose to fl y the subs to reduce the footprint needed at bottom of towers and help with better sound distribution. In-fi ll speakers were also fl own to allow performers to hear better and most of the speakers were in an array design for “better control of horizontal and vertical coverage as not to spill onto walls or such and create echoes or delays,” said Shah.

“My team consisted of people who wanted to do this for the nation. This was a very emotional

production for me and them and we are all proud of how far our country has come.”

- Peter Loh, Technical Director

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Chapter Four – Unity Moving from the day celebrations into the night, the segment titled, “Unity – Many Cultures, One Nation” showcased how Singapore is united in common ideals regardless of race, language or religion. 850 performers created a mass display and formed words in 4 offi cial languages which articulated how in unit, Singaporeans will continue to progress towards success and move onward together. A word encapsulated by the Singapore National Anthem, Majulah Singapura.

Chapter 5 – IdentityThe lighting for the Parade was delivered by a total of 1,398 lights comprising of 832 moving heads, 130 static fi xtures, 156 units of audience blinders, 280 units of architecture lighting and 4,000m LED strips. Used as the main fi xtures for the night were 384 units of Robe BMFL Blades. “At 1700W, this is the brightest spot on the market and has a fi lming shutter function which I used to pinpoint tighter focusing to prevent light spillage,” said Lighting Designer/Director, Javier Tan.

Since there were other areas that effect had to be placed besides the main performance ground, Javier chose 16 x Martin Mac Viper Profi les for the VVIP area, relying also on the fl aming shutter function.

On the ground, Javier chose 80 x Vari-lite VL3015 Spots, with a 60-degree zoom for near distance coverage from sound towers to the seating gallery and 100 x Clay Paky Mythos as beams that would eliminate the need for high-powered searchlights when the effect was needed. Complementing the newer fi xture were 80 x Clay Paky Sharpy's.

Javier’s biggest challenges with lighting the event were to ensure that everyone, wherever they were sitting around the parade ground, would experience a similar visual experience. He worked closely with Sally Lee, Visual Effects Director to achieve a visual integration of lighting and video content that required meticulous thought and planning to produce the best results and the co-operation of both departments.

“The collaboration necessary between both disciplines was really creative and rewarding,” commented Javier. He programmed and ran the show on a grandMA2 console, working closely with his associates Joyce Goh and Clement Cheong.

“I listened to our LD, Javier who told me the design and fi xtures he wanted and from there I created the mix of design and creativity,” added Peter. The result were a colourful, intense, high-energy fusion of technical disciplines – lighting, video, audio, pyro, lasers – with brilliantly choreographed onstage, on-road and in-air action that was every bit the ‘spectacular’ and uplifting experience fi tting the sense of occasion and achievement for all Singaporeans.

Chapter 6 – Onwards The night ended with a fi lm collage of the various aspirations of young Singaporeans who are the future of Singapore. Over 600 young performers from 6 primary schools put on a

heart-warming performance meant to symbolise the journey of growth the country has taken and the challenges that were overcome to make it what it is today.

Home-grown diva, Kit Chan kicked off the fi reworks and grand fi nale with an excellent performance of an original NDP theme song - 'Home'. A backdrop to the performance was content on the LED screens that came from citizens of the country especially seniors as this was a special occasion for many 1st generation Singaporeans as well.

Looking proudly onto the fi eld, Peter summed out the feeling of the Parade and his team in a few words, “My team consisted of people who wanted to do this for the nation. This was a very emotional production for me and them and we are all proud of how far our country has come.”

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ETC Luminaires Help Revive Cantonese Opera

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For years, the Hong Kong government has emphasized the need to support local arts

and cultural heritage. As part of that effort, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCD) is building a new performing arts complex, the Xiqu Centre, which is expected to be completed in 2017.

The complex will house the Tea House Theatre, a 200-seat venue for Chinese opera – with an emphasis on Cantonese opera – that will help increase public interest in the art form. To prepare for the opening of the Xiqu Centre, the WKCD and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts are working together on a program of experimental shows being staged at the Academy, where they can test the staging, seating and equipment. ETC LED luminaires are being featured prominently in the program, being used to shed a new light on the classic operas.

Lighting designer Billy Chan integrates Western stage-lighting philosophies and techniques into the Cantonese opera performances, successfully melding the

modern and the traditional to engage audiences. His secret to success is selecting the right tool.

Chan has used ETC's Selador Desire LED series many times, and found that thanks to its strong output and superior colour capabilities, the 60-emitter D60 luminaire is perfect for this production. “The x7 colour mixing is very good indeed,” he said. “The colour quality really helps refl ect what I want to achieve in the performance, and it fades smoothly. The D60 is powerful enough to make the colour stand out, even at the highest intensity.”

Chan also pays close attention to the light illuminating the faces on stage, because Chinese opera performers’ makeup is so heavy.

“We want to make these experimental productions look more dramatic and modern, but I still need to provide bright-enough face lighting to maintain the emotions and colour of the story,” explained Chan.

To achieve his perfect look, Chan used the D60 luminaires.

The D60 fi xture is the brightest variant in the Desire LED family. The round, PAR-shaped washlight has been designed with users in mind as it features a user interface with Quick Setup options to simplify workfl ow. Customisation is key as users can tailor the fi xture to their needs via the user interface for features such as profi les and performance settings.

Chan also uses six Source Four LED luminaires outfi tted with gobo to light panels at the back of the stage. “The result is excellent,” he described. “The fi xtures help to easily change the colour of the background.”

The entire lighting system is controlled by a ETC Gio console.

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GrandMA2 Takes On The Glitz & Glamour Of Bollywood

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With the International Indian Film Academy Awards (also known as the IIFA Awards)

the International Indian Film Academy honours both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals involved in Bollywood. Started in 2000, the ceremony is staged in different countries worldwide every year, with the most recent one being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Lighting designer, programmer, operator Harold Fernandez used 3 x grandMA2 full-size consoles on this year’s show.

Fernandez had many reasons to rely on the grandMA2: “As the industry changes, so do the challenges of lighting and its products. They are both more fl exible and complex and an easy way to operate these products is via the grandMA2. One can create so many different viewing options and layout formats with the console. Also the MA 3D visualizer is great and lets you see your design from various views before the real show. The information about the rig and plot from the desk is incredible, and it’s all available on the front layer.”

“The networking capabilities are the most powerful feature”, Fernandez continued. “They are simple to set-up and use and make the system extremely fl exible to cater for larger shows with Full-Tracking-Backup and multi-user capabilities. The GUI is completely customisable for any operator, making it very comfortable. Furthermore the system is extremely stable and reliable.”

Fernandez then explained his design goals: “I wanted to create a non-

conventional production for the Awards. IIFA trophies were used as a backdrop by creating larger-than-life scale trophies. An LED star cloth behind the IIFA trophies brought an additional layer of dimension to the set. The stage extended 220ft (67m) from left to right and could be seen from a 270 degree angle. We also had a circular platform for the performers. We fi nalised the technical production 30 days prior to load in.”

A few more numbers illustrate the dimension of the project: there were 153 rigging points, 900 lighting fi xtures, 550 meters of trussing, 7 clusters of fl ying speakers, 300 sq. meters of fl oor LED and 325 sq. meters of LED backdrop.

Viraf Sarkari was the producer and director of IIFA and Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Beiao Events supplied the equipment while Virtual Vision Pvt. Ltd. planned and executed all the video content and graphics for the show. All lighting for the sub-events like green carpet, venue and IIFA fashion extravaganza were also delivered by Virtual Vision Pvt. Ltd.

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“The networking capabilities are the most powerful feature. They are simple to set-up and use and make the system extremely fl exible to cater for larger shows with

Full-Tracking-Backup and multiuser capabilities.” - Harold Fernandez, Lighting Designer/Programmer/Operator.


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Elation Professional Lights Up ASOT 700

Dutch trance music DJ and producer Armin van Buuren’s radio show A State of Trance

(ASOT) has been going strong since 2001 and its 700th episode was celebrated in style with a huge live show in Mumbai, India. With a lighting design concocted by Michael Seeverens, of The Art of Light, the production saw a heavy use of Elation Professional fi xtures.

Propelling him to superstardom with trance fans around the world, ASOT attracts 33 million listeners weekly through 100 FM radio-stations in more than 80 countries. A State of Trance milestone is always an occasion to party and ASOT 700, held in association with SUNBURN, saw The Dome in Mumbai decked out in a large intelligent lighting package for performances by Armin van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, Orjan Nilsen, Super8 & Tab and Ruben De Ronde.

Working closely with the design implemented by Seeverens, rental house

Star Dimensions India Pvt Ltd provided lighting, trussing and LED screens for the event. As avid users of the Elation brand for the past 5 years, Star Dimensions brought in their very own arsenal of

fi xtures for this event, utilising the new Elation Platinum SBX moving heads along with the popular Platinum Beam 5R and ELAR 180 PAR fi xtures. “ASOT 700 was designed and conceptualised by ALDA - Netherlands,

though the technical rider specifi ed certain changes in lighting, we at Star Dimensions only trust Elation for the international technical lighting riders and shows that come through,” said

Ashish Mehta, Director of Star Dimensions.

54 x Platinum Beam 5R moving heads worked with a large LED screen to give visual life to the

music from a semi-circular truss and fl ying bar while 40 x ELAR 180 PAR RGBWA lights provided ambience lighting in the arena.

In an example of a performer controlled environment and perhaps a harbinger of things to come, 6 x Elation’s new Platinum SBX hybrid moving heads were used in conjunction

with an MYO gesture control system via a grandMA2 light console. Armin van Buuren wore an MYO wristband to manipulate the Platinum SBX fi xtures,

“..we at Star Dimensions only trust Elation for the international technical lighting riders and shows that come

through” - Ashish Mehta, Director of Star Dimensions

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giving him personal control of the beams from wherever he was on stage.

MYO Gesture Control technology developed by Thalmic Labs is still a relatively new technology and this was the fi rst time it was used in India. With an armband that connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, users have the capability to replace other input devices and use their body to drive experiences.

“Michael Seeverens had used the same Elation fi xtures previously for the 'I Am

“Michael Seeveres, the lighting operator for the show had used the same Elation fi xtures previously for the 'I Am Hardwell 2014' tour and Andre was also the lighting designer of that show. When we used the Elation lights, they seemed very pleased with the outcome as they

know how versatile these fi xtures are” - Ashish Mehta

Hardwell 2014' tour. When we used the Elation lights, they seemed very pleased with the outcome as they know how versatile these fi xtures are,” concluded Ashish Mehta. “We also wish to give special thanks to Maarten Hoogland and his team at ALDA Events in The Netherlands.”

With ever-growing popularity, a steady group of loyal fans and an always impressive state-of-the-art entertainment

lighting system, one can expect A State of Trance to only get bigger and better, especially if backed by Elation Professional.

Ashish Mehta also thanked PERCEPT LIVE and Team SUNBURN for their support of the production.

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GLP’s Faultless Strictly Ballroom Performance

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Since premiering with a fl ourish of sequins and feathers in Sydney back in April 2014, Strictly

Ballroom the Musical has been touring Australia, currently residing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne.

The musical is produced by the original creative team behind the classic 1992 fi lm, including director and co-writer, Baz Luhrmann and set and costume designer, Catherine Martin. Lighting designer for the production is Hugh Vanstone who was keen to specify the GLP impression X4 into the show, describing them as “tremendously useful” and declaring himself to be a big fan.

Consequently there are 19 x impression X4 fi xtures in the lighting design, primarily rigged low. Some act as footlights, some are in low FOH box boom/ashtray positions and some are on the tops of each of the roving booms used throughout the show.

The impression X4 is principally used for tight lighting of faces, as well as to highlight scenery. The face lighting is generally in skin tone colours, whilst the scenery shots use the rich colours that the X4 is particularly effective at delivering. For example, they do a gorgeous deep red colour that is used several times in the show.

With over 350 shows under his belt, Head Electrician Ben Wilcocks comments that since the show opened, they haven’t had to swap out any of the impression X4 fi xtures. “To tell you the truth, apart from the odd clean, we haven’t had to do anything to the impression X4 so I’ve been really happy with them!” he remarked. “Because they are so small and easily moved, they are ideal for getting shots that other lights can’t.”

“The units do transfer and rig easily,” agreed Production Electrician Dale Mounsey. “Their light weight makes them easy to rig by one person in any position, even over-rigged on a pipe. Our roving boom units travel pre-rigged at the top of our booms. We have never had any travel related issues with touring them in that way.”

The impression X4 features 19 RGBW high output LED’s that deliver a wide colour palette from soft pastels to deep saturates. In its slimline body, with no base unit, the impression X4 houses a 7 to 50 degree zoom range, full colour mixing including CTC and customizable pixel patterns across its front face. Weighing just 7.5 kilos, the impression X4 delivers high output with even colour mixing across the beam at all angles. “There are many features to be impressed about, including the pan and

tilt speed, which is great,” added Dale. “Another specifi c feature that impressed us is the ability to control each individual LED in the fi xture. As an example, our X4 footlights are mounted just off the front of the stage. To keep them out of sight lines they are mounted just below the level of the stage.”

“When Hugh wanted to do a face shot of someone standing further upstage than normal, we had to tilt the fi xture down. But this meant we were lighting the front face of the stage as well as the actor. Hugh’s solution to this was to turn off all the LED’s on the bottom three rows of the fi xture. This stopped the light hitting the front edge, and still left enough of the very bright LED’s on to light the actor’s face upstage.”

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Founder/Managing Director, IndiaA true blue Indian native, Warren Dsouza was born and raised in the city of Mumbai. For the past 17 years, Warren has dedicated his life and career to delivering audio excellence in the form of rental house, SOUND.COM. After receiving the Best Sound Rental Company Of The Year for the past 3 years and walking away with an Outstanding Sound Rental Company Of The Year from the PALM Awards show yet again this year, we decided to catch up with the man behind the scenes on his journey through the entertainment industry..

Let's jump in, why audio?Warren: It was my calling. I remember being fascinated with audio systems when I was younger and even though I really can’t even remember why, I feel like I was naturally drawn to it.

How did the idea come about to start a company dedicated to local concerts and events in India? Warren: I always knew that I wanted to start my own company. I also knew that something that big would be capital intense investment and so I worked at other companies for the fi rst 6 years of my career before I had enough to kick off SOUND.COM. We've been blessed to receive recognition for the work we put in and have not only been awarded the 'Best Sound Rental Company Of The Year' from the PALM Awards for the past 4 years but also have won Gold, Silver and 2 Bronze awards at the WOW Awards for Achievement in Sound Solution.

Do you have a weapon of choice?Warren: Any kind of loudspeakers and loudspeaker management systems. These are the elements that are necessary to great systems integration.

Where do you stand on the Education vs Experience debate?Warren: Most defi nitely an education helps, it allows you to think, comprehend and gives you a springboard to get the job. However, what it does not teach you is the attitude, willingness to learn and hunger needed for success in this industry.

Do you want to tour the world? Warren: I have been on numerous tours already, namely AR Rahman, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar. I don’t see myself touring much anymore as I would rather my staff do so, my time is spent training and mentoring my team.

What has been the hardest lesson to learn in your career?Warren: Make a mistake once and you will never make it again, make it twice and you will keep making it.

Is there such a thing as a 'perfect event'?Warren: There will never be such a thing as a 'perfect event', but that should never stop us from striving to achieve excellence.

To learn more about SOUND.COM, head to www.online-sound.com or drop Warren an email at [email protected] or follow him @warren_dsouza on Twitter.

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64 Christie Boxer 4K30s projectors create a stunning projection mapping show on the 100-meter by 70-meter performance

Photo courtesy of Hexogon Solution Pte Ltd

Christie’s rental staging partner Hexogon Solution Pte Ltd installed more than 120 Christie projectors comprising the Boxer 4K30 and Roadster HD20K-J 3DLP® projectors at the Padang (venue of the National Day Parade), the Sentosa Merlion and Fullerton Hotel to deliver spectacular lighting shows in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday. The projectors delivered rich and colorful multimedia content, including 3D

projectors are used in Singapore, and the largest number ever deployed for a major event here.

When you are the leader in visual projection, you have the solutions to meet the most challenging setting. From the smallest of meeting rooms to the most sophisticated virtual reality and simulation systems,

Christie delivers the right visual solutions backed by the best in customer service.

seemingly impossible location and application need.

Christie Boxer and Roadster Deliver Amazing Visuals to Celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee

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