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ETC’s International Subsidiaries To Distribute High End Systems Products in EMEIA and APAC

The latest development in the ETC and High End Systems story sees the formation of a closer alliance between High End Systems and ETC’s international subsidiaries – ETC Ltd, ETC GmbH and ETC Asia. Taking the reins from the former European master distributor, AED Distribution, ETC Ltd and GmbH will now be responsible for the distribution of High End Systems products in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). Meanwhile, ETC Asia will take control of distribution for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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New Year, New Site: Enhancements to PLSN.com Continue

LAS VEGAS – Even before the Times Square ball dropped, the millions who tuned into Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and watched Mariah Carey perform could see that 2018 is going to be a significant improvement on 2017. Readers of PLSN can find further evidence of good things to come with one glance at the new home page at PLSN.com, with its splashy new graphic design suited to a wide array of mobile devices along with desktop computers.

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Avolites Ai goes Hyper with GaiaNova

UK – Thousands of festival-goers experienced the uniquely interactive audio-visual environment of the Samsung Hypercube as part of Samsung’s S8 phone UK launch this summer. The Samsung Hypercube toured its mind-boggling ‘360 Infinity Selfie’ Experience to Boardmasters, Bestival and Reading festivals, with Avolites’ Ai media control at the heart of its complex technical infrastructure.

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Odesza Tours with 185 Robe Fixtures

BROOKLYN, NY – For their coast-to-coast tour in support of their third studio album, A Moment Apart, Odesza’s Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight toured with a six-person synchronized drumline, starting in southern California and wrapping things up at Brooklyn, NY’s Barclays Center in mid-December. Kyle Kegan of Voyage Productions designed a light show that included 185 Robe fixtures.

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LMG Acquires Silicon Valley-based Firm AV-integrators

ORLANDO –  LMG, an ETP company, announced today its acquisition of AV- integrators, an audiovisual and broadcast video integration company based out of Silicon Valley. “We’ve been serving clients in Silicon Valley with our own distinct style of high-touch support and responsiveness for more than a decade,” says Brian Owens, President of AV-integrators. “Now, with LMG’s increased support and expansive resources, we are extremely excited that we’ll be able to take things to an entirely new level.”

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NEC PH2601QL and PH3501QL Laser Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America launched two new projector models, the 30,000 Center (26,000 ANSI) lumen PH2601QL and the 40,000 Center (35,000 ANSI) lumen PH3501QL (pictured here). Along with native 4K resolution, these projectors both feature RB laser light sources, high levels of protection from dust, and levels of brightness that make them suited for use in challenging venues with ambient light. Specs include 4096 x 2160 native 4K resolution, true 4:4:4 4K signal support and a complete panel for digital inputs, including HDMI (V2.0), DisplayPort with HDCP (V.1.4), HDBaseT with HDCP (V1.4/2.2), Quad 3G-SKI and an OPS slot. They are designed to be used for projection screens ranging from 50 to 500 inches (1.27 to 12.7 meters).

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Prolyte's Ruud de Deugd, pictured here leading a hands-on training session, will lead the EPIC panel discussion.

Prolyte Group to Lead Discussion Panel at EPIC Conference in the Netherlands

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands – Prolyte Group is organizing a panel discussion at the EPIC conference (European Production & Innovation Conference), part of the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) festival and conference set for Jan. 17-20 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Chaired by Prolyte’s Ruud de Deugd, the panel also includes representatives from Stageco NL, Unlimited Productions, Gigant and Layher NL.

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4Wall provided gear for Oculus Connect

Seeing Eye Lighting Design Turns to 4Wall to Light 4th Annual Oculus Connect

SAN JOSE, CA – Oculus Connect (OC4) brings together VR creators, developers, and pioneers under one roof for a 2-day conference where attendees explore new VR applications and technology. Event Producer FNTECH chose Seeing Eye Lighting Design and Principal Lighting Designer Paul Efron to light the 4th annual event utilizing gear from 4Wall Entertainment.

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3 Doors Down Lit with Chauvet Professional Fixtures at Bob’s Biker Bash Fundraising Concert

PHOENIX – For 3 Doors Down, the headlining act for the sixth annual Bob’s Biker Bash fundraising concert held at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Nov. 4, LD John Garberson and Creative BackStage put together a lighting rig that included 15 Maverick MK2 Spots, 25 Rogue R2 Washes and four Strike 4 fixtures from Chauvet Professional.

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For Andrew Peterson’s Christmas Show at the Ryman Auditorium, LD Winn Elliott Turns to Bandit Lites

NASHVILLE – Andrew Peterson’s 18th annual “Behold The Lamb Of God” tour included a performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Dec. 11 that was also seen via live stream at Lipscomb University’s Shamblin Theatre. LD Winn Elliott, who has been supporting Andrew Peterson’s shows for more than a decade, relied on a Bandit Lites-supplied rig that included Vari-Lite VL500 Washes, Martin MAC Viper Spots, Martin MAC Aura Washes and in-line 4-lights.

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