Optocore – a provider of fiber-optic networks for the transmission of audio, video and data – is launching its new range of MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) switches. Developed specifically for professional audio and video users, Optocore’s new MADI switches have reduced power consumption, latency and setup time. The switches allow distribution over Cat5 cabling, in addition to MADI over fiber and MADI over BNC.
Read More »SYRACUSE, NY – Up-and-coming entertainment designers from colleges around the nation will receive USITT Awards for Young Designers & Technicians in the Performing Arts, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology announced this week. The awards will be presented at USITT’s 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo in Milwaukee March 20-23, an event that draws more than 5,000 people. For a full list of winners and more details, visit the USITT website.
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LAS VEGAS – Avolites Media’s Ai media server has powered a 3D video mapping experience at one of Las Vegas’ biggest New Year’s Eve parties. The Ai media server mapped graphics projected onto three giant structures for the 2000-strong party at the Aria Resort to welcome in 2013. PRG’s Vickie Claiborne chose the media server for its ability to work with 3D mapping and to handle multiple projection devices internally.
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Martin Professional’s new M6 lighting console is designed to control conventional and moving lights along with the most advanced media server. The M6 delivers up to 64 DMX universes directly from the console’s network ports without using external processors. With features such as LiveBlender T-Bar, FastDial rotary encoders, Paired Playback buttons and BriteTouch display, Martin says the M6 is their most advanced console design ever.
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PR Lighting’s new PR XLED 70 Spot has been designed for club and bar use. The fixture houses a Luminus PhlatLight CBT-90-W Big Chip white LED source. Features include a color wheel comprising eight colors (plus white) and a gobo wheel (with 11 gobos plus white). The head movement offers adjustable speed of 540 degrees pan and 190 degree tilt; it also offers auto position correction and magnetic sensor positioning. The fixture weighs 10 lbs.
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COLUMBIA, MO – The Crossing in Columbia, MO, recently underwent a sanctuary expansion with a full lighting system upgrade, including the Philips Vari-Lite VL770 Spot luminaire. Acoustic Dimensions recommended the fixture, and authorized Vari-Lite dealer Harvest Productions was brought on-board to oversee the installation and implementation of the new lights.
Read More »ORLANDO, FL — Techni-Lux Inc, based here, announced a partnership with Mighty Bright, a manufacturer of personal LED clip-on and task lights including Mighty Bright Orchestra Light, Duet LED Music Light and other products. They are now available from Techni-Lux.
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NEW YORK – MTV’s New Year’s Eve celebration overlooking Times Square featured a set design by NYC-based AWB Design and Elation Professional’s EPV762 MH moving head LED video panels, supplied by LMG Nashville. Production designer Anthony Bishop of AWB collaborated with LMG’s Ken Gay to create the environment that worked for the live audience as well as for the cameras.
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ANTWERP, Belgium – Phlippo Showlights has increased its inventory of Robe moving LED lights with more Robe LEDWash fixtures – all to service current work. The latest investment of 32 Robe LEDWash 300s, 32 LEDWash 800s and 120 LEDWash 1200s boosts their Robe LED fixture stock to more than 450 units.
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NASHVILLE – Andy Reese has joined Bandit Lites’ Technical Services Department as a technical assistant. His job is to coordinate with the technical services and sales departments to ensure that everyone gets the parts and supplies they need. He moved to Nashville after working in Tulsa, OK, as both an event and operations coordinator for the BOK Center and as the changeover manager for the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
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HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire, UK – Lighting rental company Siyan has invested in additional Robe MMX Spots to keep up with the demand and to prepare for a busy upcoming calendar of shows. Half of the new 24 MMX fixtures went directly out on tour. Nick Valdez explains, “The MMX Spot has become increasingly popular this year, I keep getting very good feedback from users and they are appearing more frequently on specs.”
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