ARRI Alexa Software Update Packet (SUP) 3.0
ARRI has released the latest software update for its Alexa camera system. The Alexa Software Update Packet (SUP) 3.0 new features and improvements include:
Read More »All Access Staging & Productions Adds Brian Sullivan, Acquires Equipment from B & R Scenery
LOS ANGLES, CA – All Access Staging & Productions consortium of companies announces the addition of Brian Sullivan, formerly of B & R Scenery. Sullivan joins the All Access team as a consultant and engineer. Additionally, All Access has acquired the equipment previously operated by B & R Scenery, including a wide selection of electro-mechanical lifts and effects.
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Martin MAC 401 Dual CT Zoom
The Martin MAC 401 Dual CT Zoom™ is a white light source wash luminaire with zoom. It is also available as a module that fits… Read More »Martin MAC 401 Dual CT Zoom
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I. Weiss Introduces Viawinch
I.Weiss introduces a new item in its Via-Line of motorized rigging products – the Viawinch, a midway solution between a manual hand crank and a… Read More »I. Weiss Introduces Viawinch
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Strong Entertainment Lighting Announces Teletec as its Exclusive Distributor for Mexico
( from left to right ) Jose J. Lopez, Televisa; Jerry Colmenero, Oso Colmenero; Eduardo Morena, Teletec
MEXICO CITY – Jerry Colmenero, Strong's independent representative for Latin America, has established Teletec as Strong Entertainment Lighting's distributor for Mexico. "Teletec has continuously proven itself as a strong player in the theatrical and television studio lighting market and with their ShowCo division they have also expanded into touring production supply, for Strong this is ultimately the best choice." Says Jerry Colmenero.
Read More »American DJ Reaches Settlement with Wal-Mart, DBL on Trademark Infringement
LOS ANGELES – The American DJ Group has reached a settlement with Wal-Mart Stores and DBL Distributing, a division of Ingram Micro, in a trademark infringement lawsuit regarding its American Audio brand. The suit alleged that the two aforementioned companies and three other firms had wrongfully used the “American Audio” trademark in advertising, distributing and promoting audio products that were not made by or affiliated with either American DJ or American Audio.
Read More »Dr. Larry Meixner Named President & CEO of Sharp Laboratories of America
CAMAS, WA – Sharp Laboratories of America (SLA) announced that Dr. D. Laurence Meixner has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Situated in Camas, Washington and founded in 1995, SLA is Sharp’s U.S. research and development facility. In his new position, Dr. Meixner is responsible for all of Sharp’s U.S.-based R&D initiatives.
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P20 Flexible LED Curtain Display
GL Opto-Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.'s P20 flexible display curtain has a 20mm pixel pitch and a horizontal angle of 120°. The 64" x 16" panel weighs just over 10 lbs. and draws a maximum of 120 watts. Then P20 panel is flexible and can change into different shapes.
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Electrosonic Names Colin Lemmings VP of Corporate Solutions
LONDON – Electrosonic named Colin Lemmings vice president of Corporate Solutions, one of the company's three business units. (The other two are Entertainment and Control Rooms). Lemmings was promoted from his previous position, sales director for Corporate Solutions. Lemmings is now head of Corporate Solutions business worldwide.
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In Memoriam: Edward “Chip” Foody
LOS ANGELES – Edward Owen "Chip" Foody, a longtime live event professional known for his work on tours for Neil Diamond, NBA events and other productions, died March 8 of natural causes in his home.
Read More »Numerous Concerts in Tokyo Area Canceled, ProLightingSpace Postings Set Up with More Info
TOKYO – The massive earthquake and tsunami rocking northeast Japan has resulted in a wave of concert cancellations for international touring artists including Iron Maiden, Slash, The National, Jack Johnson, The Gaslight Anthem and others, with public safety, logistics concerns and power conservation efforts cited as the region tries to recover from the historic tremblor.
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Artistic Licence Engineering Rail-Pipe HC
Artistic Licence Engineering has upgraded its Rail-Pipe technology to present Rail-Pipe HC, a six channel, high current, constant voltage controller for passive LED fixtures. Redesigned… Read More »Artistic Licence Engineering Rail-Pipe HC
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