LAS VEGAS — TMB announced plans to debut its new Q+ Technology at the LDI show in Las Vegas this week. Now available in the Solaris Flare, this new LED driver technology is designed to maximize LED output while also optimizing LED temperatures for long term reliability. The Flare Q+ fixture promises a 40 percent increase in brightness while keeping noise from cooling fans to a minimum.
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LOUISVILLE, KY — ZFX, a leading provider of performer flying and automation systems, recently named Richard Nix director of engineering and standards. Nix will oversee engineering and standards conformance for ZFX products and further developing ZFX’s internal risk management programs, particularly within the company’s newly formed eZ-Hoist Division. He will also represent ZFX as its principle voting representative in ESTA’s Technical Standards Program.
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NYC – Music icon Alicia Keys gave fans a special treat in anticipation of her upcoming album “Here” with a surprise concert held in Times Square on October 9. Taking the stage on Sunday night, Alicia Keys turned one of the world’s most iconic landmarks into an experiential audio-visual wonderland. GOOD COMPANY lent its talents to handle the spectrum of post production for the content, which was featured on 12 billboards surrounding the concert, completing the editing, animation and VFX in order to bring the dazzling visual feast to life.
NASHVILLE — For the Americana Honors and Awards Show, a highlight of the 17th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference, which was held in Nashville in late September, LD Robert Peterson of Real World Lighting and his associate designer Monica Rose lit the famous stage at the Ryman Auditorium with Chauvet Professional COLORado fixtures.
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Hubbell Control Solutions’ wiSTAR 0-10V Dimming LED relay module, like other recent additions to the wiSTAR line of self-powered wireless controls, features EnOcean technology.
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SGM’s P-1 is an IP65-rated and battery-driven compact RGBW LED wash/blind/strobe light. Features include a small footprint and high output, making the fixture well suited for multiple applications, including those where wireless operation is needed. This portable, lightweight fixture eliminates the hassle of cabling and ensures a quick and easy setup.
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VACAVILLE, CA – For up-and-coming singer Taryn Cross, “Break Some Rules” is more than the title of her latest recording; it also describes her adventurous approach to music. Cross, who has opened for country stars like Eric Church, Joe Nichols and Randy Travis, has been more than ready to bend and break musical boundaries by blending her Nashville sound with rock and indie influences – all while infusing it with a sultry undertone that is all her own.
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GEORGE, WA — USC Events’ inaugural 2016 Magnifique Festival took place Sept. 17 at the Gorge Amphitheater, featuring a lineup that included Kaskade, Chromeo, Gramatik, Duke Dumont, Netsky, and Mija. Production designer Erik Mahowald turned to LMG for a rig that included Martin MAC Viper Profiles, Robe Pointes, Robe Robin 600 LEDWash fixtures, Chroma-Q Color Force 48s and Showline Nitro LED strobes.
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NEW YORK – Christie and DWP Live provided Radio City Music Hall to provide Boxer 4K30 projectors for the venue’s Rockettes productions, including the upcoming Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes and the 2016 engagement of New York Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes.
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ATLANTA — NanoLumens promoted Doug Price from director of systems engineering to vice president of systems engineering. He will oversee design and engineering of NanoLumens’ installed projects.
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NASHVILLE – One of the first projects for mobile production specialist TNDV’s recently-launched Exclamation truck was also one of the company’s biggest shows logistically in its 13-year history, as it provided turnkey services for General Assembly 2016 (“GA16”), the flagship event of Cleveland, Tennessee-headquartered Church of God. TNDV managed all elements including video, audio, lighting, staging and crews for the 22-camera production, which spanned four locations spread across two floors of the Music City Center in Nashville.
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SUNRISE, FL – SelbyGuard Rain Protection, based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, named Sunrise, FL-based Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) North American distributor for its line of rain hoods and rain domes. The products, which protect moving lights and other high-end electronics, will be featured at LDI, Oct. 21-23, in Booth 2315. The line consists of the Rainroof range of products, designed to cover hung fixtures, and the Airdomes category, created to cover floor fixtures.
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