ETC updated its Unison Mosaic Show Controller X (MSCX) with a smaller version housed in a one-unit, 19-inch rack-mount enclosure. The updated Show Controller X is offered with capacities from 5,120 channels (10 universes) up to 50,000 channels of DMX-over-Ethernet. It is compatible with all existing and new Mosaic control systems that utilize Mosaic Designer 2 software.
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NANCHANG, China — Close to 130 Christie projectors power major rides and attractions at the new Nanchang Wanda Cultural Tourism City, developed by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group. Christie worked with Wincomn Technology on the project, which is drawing big crowds within the capital of China’s Jiangxi Province.
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GREENVILLE, SC — Hubbell Lighting named John DiNardi general manager and vice president of the Hubbell Lighting Components Business, based in Elgin, IL. He currently heads Hubbell Lighting’s Technology and Business Development program. This move connects the solid state lighting components brands with Hubbell’s advanced technology, product and business development group.
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EL PASO — Memorial Day marks the traditional kick-off to summer in the U.S., and music fans in western Texas celebrated the long weekend at the Neon Desert Music Festival in El Paso. They danced to the rhythms of Dutch DJ Tiësto and a variety of other acts, many of whom performed beneath rigs packed with Elation lighting fixtures. The festival ran May 28-29 with acts from the worlds of indie rock, Latin and electronic dance music performing across five stages in downtown El Paso.
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NEW YORK –Storefront for Art and Architecture’s annual Spring Benefit took place this year in the landmark TWA Flight Center at JFK International Airport, originally designed by Eero Saarinen. Storefront for Art and Architecture is an organization that explores the forces shaping the built environment today. With the theme “Beyond Borders,” its Spring Benefit reflected upon a growing collective consciousness about spaces of difference and the desire to transcend them. WorldStage provided the lighting, sound and video technology for the gala evening, the last public event held at the landmark terminal before its redevelopment as a luxury hotel.
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SYDNEY – Vivid Sydney, a festival of light aiming to transform the Australian city into a wonderland of “light art”, has recently reached out to Taronga Zoo, and lit up a trail with giant animal multimedia light sculptures. The project was created by Ample Projects, with interactive lighting, sound effects and moving parts. The sculptures were presented with a great technologically advanced setup – the tender was won by Mandylights who created a colorful and atmospheric setting for the sculptures.
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SYDNEY – ADJ Group named Australis Music Group as the new official ADJ distributor for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the Cooke Islands. ADJ noted that this strategic partnership will increase the availability of ADJ’s expansive range of products in the region, backed by a well-respected company with a knowledgeable team of sales and support staff. Australis is based in Alexandria, NSW, in the Sydney metro area.
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L0S ANGELES – 4Wall’s Los Angeles office recently added more TV and film lighting fixtures to their inventory. A strong customer demand for the latest studio style fixtures led to the investment. The recently added equipment is spread across a number of well-known product lines from the top manufacturers in order to keep a good balance of gear in stock.
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NASHVILLE – It was a sight to behold on Nashville’s famous Broadway street as fans filled the famous stretch of honky-tonks to celebrate country music’s biggest night at the CMT Awards. Bandit Lites provided the lighting for the outdoor stage where long time Bandit client Jason Aldean ignited the crowd and the sky with his newest single, “Lights Come On” on live television.
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LOS ANGELES — For the past few years, Visual Horizon Communications (VHC) has developed an efficient Break-Out Room Integrated Solution for corporate events known by its acronym, BORIS. Used for events staged by clients including 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, Macy’s, Mortenson Construction and other well-known companies, BORIS relies on the capabilities of Roland’s VR-50HD all-in-one AV mixer.
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR — LEO Events turned to GoVision for a big-screen assist during a three-day shareholders meeting at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, home to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks basketball teams. GoVision deployed 10mm VISS LED panels and GV6 tiles for the event’s main stage, which was used for appearances and performances by the company’s top brass along with James Corden, Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, Maxwell, Jordan Smith, Three Doors Down, Daughtry, Goo Goo Dolls, American Authors and Train.
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Whirlwind is venturing into the case-building business. The Rochester, NY-based company is starting with cases for its own products and plans to expand into a broader array of case designs. Marketed under the Cyclone brand, the cases feature Colson casters, flush mounted MOL latches and Marine grade HDPE panels.
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