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July - August
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Product Highlight: Eaton’s Zero88 FLX Console
Enjoy the sound of silence
Barco laser phosphor projectors
Noise in working environments can reduce productivity by more than 30%. That’s why
Barco created the quietest laser phosphor projectors on the planet. The laser-sharp images
and sensational colors they display will do justice to all your content. And their 6,000
lumens of light output empower you to share information on a really big screen for higher
productivity.
Their filter-free and lampless design frees you from tedious maintenance. And thanks to
the laser diodes’ 20,000-hour lifetime, you will sooner need to refurbish your workspace
than replace your projector.
Available with WXGA or WUXGA resolution, the Barco laser phosphor projectors are not
only compact and light, they can be rotated 360° and support portrait mode too. What’s
more, they also come with five different lenses – featuring throw ratios from 0.75 to 5.5 – to
fit any project.
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Large 160mm Ø front lens
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2.5° aperture and “pipe” effect (Beam mode)
Perfectly sharp focusing along the entire beam length
Frost filter for soft-edge projection (Wash mode)
CMY color mixing + 14 colors on 3 wheels
6 HQ dichroic rotating gobos and 18 fixed metal gobos
Advanced visual effect disc (animation disc)
2 indexable rotating prisms (8-facet and linear 4-facet)
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CONTENT
VOL 16 ISSUE 4 July - August 2015
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©Jim Lee Photography
Exploring The Great Outdoors
06 FIRST WORDS
EXHIBITION REVIEW
89 FOOD- 4 -THOUGHT
08 NEWS
60 PALM Expo India
70 BroadcastAsia 2015
74 PALM Expo China
LIVE!
30 ENNOVATIONS
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
38 Eaton' Zero88 FLX
Console
PROFILE
40 Powersoft Celebrates 20
Years
SPECIAL FEATURE
INSTALL
76 Art Venue Opens With
ETC
78 Universal AV Ups The Ante
@ McGettigan's
82 GLP For New Harbin
Music Hall
84 Cinema 21 Installs
Christie Vive Audio
86 Dramatic Role For Robe
88 An Art Experience With A
Twist
90 ACME Presents Beautiful
Light To Eason Chan
92 TDC Technical Wizardry at
Vivid Sydney 2015
96 Handball To The P.A.
People With Clear-Com
98 Have U Met...?
44 28th SEA Games
Celebrates The
Extraordinary
56 Exploring The Great
Outdoors
38
Powersoft Celebrates
20 Years
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An Art Experience
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06
FIRST WORDS
E-TECH ASIA July - August 2015
Would You Buy A Sound
System Without Hearing
It First?
This is, of course, a rhetorical
question. I ask because it seems to
be a never-ending issue especially
with exhibitions in Asia, that there is
no sound control on the exhibition
floor.
To be fair, unlike visual and lighting solutions, the only
way to appreciate audio would be to hear it. So how is it
possible for big brands to showcase their solutions at the
international shows without visitors being able to appreciate
the quality? Certainly one of their objectives to be at the
exhibition is for branding purposes and for discussions with
potential customers and their distributors. This comes with the
understanding that the show floor is meant for such purposes.
However, what generally happens is that, some exhibitors
book a demo room at the exhibition venue or conduct
live demonstrations in different countries and/or regions,
immediately after the show.
The mindset of exhibitors in Asia is different. They have paid
for the space and they feel it is their right to blast their sound
systems. Exhibition organisers, from my interaction with them,
have stated they do have regulations related to this but alas, it
is hardly implemented. There MUST be a way to resolve this.
The credibility of an exhibition is at stake. It makes discussions,
especially those related to purchases, very difficult. So how can
we balance the needs of the exhibitors with that of the visitors
and exhibition organisers?
No doubt, the specially designated Shoot-Out areas outside
the exhibition halls help in some way but there are related
costs which some exhibitors may not consider worth their
while. We can build demo spaces but there is cost involved
which might not be palatable for some exhibitors. I recall in the
early years of PALM Asia, there was a Loud Hall and a Quiet
Hall, which was accepted by all.
Asian manufacturers and distributors have yet to adapt to the
international protocol when it comes to sound at an exhibition.
Maybe one way to resolve this would be to split the day
equally amongst the audio exhibitors and offer them a minute
to demo their sound system at a fixed decibel level. Organisers
can also highlight clearly all the different demo times and the
exhibitors can pro-actively highlight their schedule. Assuming
you have 50 audio exhibitors and each is given 1 minute to
demo, four times a day, that would be a total of 4 minutes per
exhibitor. At 50 exhibitors it would take up 200 minutes. Based
on an 8 hour show it gives ample time for breaks between
demos. Will it work? Maybe - provided that is very strictly
enforced. Maybe this could be the first step to resolve the
frustrating noise issues at the exhibitions.
Thomas Richard Prakasam
Publisher / Editorial Director
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INDIA AND MIDDLE EAST
EDITOR
Ram Bhavanashi
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
Elissa Nadine
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EDITOR, DIGITAL PLATFORM
Rosalind Tan
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
Shireen Ho
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DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Jimmy Chin
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ADMIN & CIRCULATION
Julie Tan
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MEDIA REP IN NORTH AMERICA
Broadcast Media International
Michael Mitchell
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08
NEWS
SLS Production Acquires ISO 9001:2008 And
OHSAS 18001:2007 Certification
on an organization's ability
to meet and improve upon
customer satisfaction and
quality requirements.
Likewise, OHSAS 18001
is an internationally
recognized assessment
specification for
occupational health and
safety management
systems.
DUBAI: Achieving ISO 9001:2008
certification is a terrific milestone for
SLS Production and its customers. This
standard specifies Quality Management
System (QMS) requirements, focused
The complete process of achieving
the ISO certification takes three to
six months of proper documentation,
consulting, maintaining health & safety
standards and many strict adherences to
achieve the perfect standard.
Managing Director, Martin Luiz explains,
“This is a strong indication that we
want to maintain and improve the level
of dedication and professionalism for
our existing and future clients. With
the huge growth the company faced
over the last few years, it became
essential to strengthen the delivery of
quality services by applying Quality
Management systems which will allow
our company to constantly improve our
internal and external processes.”
www.slspro.net
NEXT-proaudio Appoints New Distributors
for UAE and South Korea
UAE/SOUTH KOREA: NEXT-proaudio
has announced the appointment of new
distributors for United Arab Emirates
and South Korea. Echo Beats Electronics
will handle the exclusive distribution of
NEXT-proaudio products in UAE, and
Avix Tech for the Korean market.
Echo Beats Electronics is part of a
regional group with more than 27 years
of experience in Professional Audio,
Lighting and A/V Equipment and more
than 10 years in the Broadcast Industry.
“We are very happy to start this
distribution with Echo Beats. We found
a very professional company that offers
high quality solutions to the market since
long time ago with a big experience on
the professional segment," said André
Correia, NEXT-proaudio's assistant
manager.
"We were looking for a loudspeaker
manufacturer specialized in touring
and installation products with high
quality components, unique design,
Echo Beats CEO Raghid Najjar with NEXTproaudio's assistant manager, Andre Correia
Antonio Correia with Avix Tech president
Jong Soon Park
true warranty and competitive price in
which we found at NEXT-proaudio. With
the support of NEXT-proaudio and its
product portfolio, Echo Beats Electronics
aims not only for small rental companies,
touring and installation projects but also
big rental companies, high end and large
installations especially with the LA series,"
added Raghid Najjar, CEO, Echo Beats.
great potential in the Korean house of
worship market.”
“Avix Tech is a very high profile
supplier in Korea working closely with
systems integrators, broadcasters and
consultants,” explained Antonio Correia.
“With our product portfolio, we see
“We supply and install full A/V systems
to mid-sized churches and venues such
as performing arts centres. Having
visited the factory in Portugal, I was
convinced that NEXT-proaudio creates
unique solutions for our customers. In
addition to manufacturing extremely
powerful loudspeaker systems they also
market themselves well,” explained Avix
Tech president Jong Soon Park.
www.next-proaudio.com
Touring-friendly and highly efficient hybrid
Hard-edge, mid-air effects and wash all-in-one
Output superior to 1,500 W spot fixtures
Vibrant colors known from the MAC Viper family
www.martin.com
10
NEWS
Bharat Light And Sound Invests In Dynatech
of dual 15"+HF tops housing P.audio's
600W RMS P150/2226 woofers. The
DVX-212LA is a 1200W RMS Dual 12"
line array coupled with a 1.4" exit 3"
voice coil high performance compression
driver.
The system has been tested on a full
schedule of live, DJ, and demanding
roadshows. The system will also be used
for a range of summer festivals and
corporate events.
INDIA: To expand its touring rental
business, Bharat Light and Sound,
Jharkhand has invested in a Dynatech
DVX-212LA setup ahead of a busy
summer concert season.
"Dynatech's DVX-212LA has been
praised by major artists and respected
engineers and will give us an excellent
position in the touring market,” said
Pintu Kumar, owner of Bharat Light and
Sound.
“The time is right for the upgrade,
and we’re excited to be the first rental
company in Jharkhand to offer advanced
loudspeaker technologies.”
The system comprises of 6 x line array
loudspeakers, in addition to 20 units
“When I first heard a DVX-212LA demo,
the sound quality at all levels was very
impressive,” added Pintu Kumar.
“Also, the rigging system is just
spectacular—it will significantly reduce
the time and labour needed to fly the
system, making it perfect for corporate
events with tight scheduling.”
www.sonotone.in
QSC “Rent It Now” Program To Be
Deployed Worldwide
INTERNATIONAL: QSC has announced
the release of the new “Rent It Now”
program connecting customers with
participating QSC rental companies.
The “Rent It Now” program link allows
visitors at QSC.com to easily and quickly
find participating dealer rental locations
that rent QSC products including
TouchMix compact digital mixers, K,
KW and KLA powered loudspeakers
and more for portable live sound
applications.
A “Rent It Now” button appears on
portable live sound product pages
(mixers, loudspeakers, and amplifiers)
and when clicked, lists rental locations by
geographic proximity to the user.
The “Rent It Now” program is the third
component (along with “Hear It Now”
and “Buy It Today”) of a
direct referral partnership
between QSC and the
company’s resellers and
rental channel partners.
“There are many people
who would like to try
a QSC product in the
‘real world’ before
making a purchase.
Additionally, many QSC
rental partners allow
customers to use the cost
of the rental toward the
purchase of the product,”
says Director of North American Sales,
QSC Professional, Perry Celia.
“It’s a great opportunity for people
to experience the quality and sonic
superiority that QSC products deliver.”
The “Rent It Now” program has been
initially released in the USA, and will be
deployed worldwide over the coming
months.
www.qsc.com
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The MAC Viper AirFX was the only choice.”
Photos: Ralph Larmann
Rob Sinclair, Lighting Designer
12
NEWS
Acoustic & Lighting Named d3 Technologies
Reseller For Singapore, Malaysia And Thailand
Headquartered in Malaysia with regional
offices in Singapore, Thailand and
Indonesia, Acoustic & Lighting System
(A&L) is one of the leading distributors
of audio, lighting and visual products in
Southeast Asia.
Chris Bird from d3 together with Eugene Yeo
from A&L
ASIA: The network of d3 Technologies’
resellers continues to grow with the
addition of Acoustic & Lighting System
Pte Ltd., which will look after new
customers for d3 media servers in
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
“Our new partnership with d3 is exciting
and challenging,” said Eugene Yeo,
business development manager at A&L.
“As current show designs get more
dynamic and sophisticated with
extensive use of higher pixel density LED
screens and projectors together with
massive quantities of lighting fixtures, it
is very critical for production directors
to see the entire design and scope
of projects during earlier phases. The
realtime 3D simulation in d3 allows users
to simulate projectors, map contents
on 3D objects and LED screens, and
sequence the show before they even
step foot at the venue.”
Yeo notes that d3’s “4x4pro, its
configurable VFC card outputs, and its
ability to push every pixel are vital as
demands for video content resolution
climb ever higher. That’s the power of d3
that we know will be a game changer in
the market.”
A&L will begin introducing d3 to the
marketplace by expanding customers’
knowledge of the system.
“We will put in a lot of time and effort to
educate different users on the features
of d3, since it is still less well-known in
this region,” said Yeo.
“However, given the capabilities of d3,
users will soon discover the wide array of
solutions that can be achieved once they
master the system.”
www.d3technologies.com
GLP Announces Full Production Release Of X4
Bar Range
INTERNATIONAL: GLP has announced
the full production release of the latest
addition to its product range: the X4 Bar.
dimming which ensures that there
is no colour shift, just smooth even
fades.
The range features two fixtures, the X4
Bar 10 and X4 Bar 20, both of which
are high performance battens offering
flexibility to today’s lighting designer
across multiple applications.
DMX control offers full pixel mapping
capabilities, allowing a whole
multitude of dynamic fades and
chases through intensities and colours.
The GLP impression X4 Bar uses high
output RGBW LED’s that are packed
tightly to give a full batten of light,
with 20 LED’s used in the 40 inch long
(100cm) X4 Bar 20 and 10 LED’s in
the shorter 20 inch (50cm) X4 Bar 10.
High quality optics ensure a smooth,
homogenised output across the batten
through a broad pallet of pastel and
saturated colours. This allows for
subtle graduated fades, or for distinct
colour breaks between LED’s. This is
complemented by GLP’s exceptional
The X4 Bar 10 and X4 Bar 20 both
feature a 7:1 zoom ranging from
7 to 50 degrees, giving effects
from a narrow angle light curtain to a
wide angle backlight or washlight. It
also features a motorised tilt, for fast
refocussing or to be used to add more
dynamics to the output beam.
The X4 Bar has been specifically
designed to give consistent pixel spacing
between adjacent units, an important
visual aspect for many designers when
using fixtures in full view of the audience.
The X4 Bar is complemented by
Powercon in and thru connectors for
easy daisy chaining without the need
for an external PSU, along with multiple
DMX modes, rubber feet for floor
mounting and ¼ turn attachments points
for rigging flexibility.
www.glp.de
14
NEWS
Global TV Refits New Studios With 250 PR
Lighting Fixtures
Requiring essential functionality for
their daily round of Comedy, Light
Entertainment and Popular Music they
dipped extensively into PR Lighting’s
portfolio of PAR LED’s, with Spot, Beam
and Wash lights.
In total, they acquired 70 XR 200, 70
XLED 1037, 90 XPAR 360 and 20 XR330
Spot.
According to Edwin, the fixtures had
passed all operational tests for colour
temperature, flicker etc at demo stage.
They were also designed to be easily
interchangeable between different
studios during down time, providing
Global TV Studio with a flexible solution.
“The studio really loves the XR330
Spot,” he stated in conclusion.
www.pr-lighting.com
INDONESIA: Global TV Studio in Jakarta
recently moved out of its old rented
studios and constructed a completely
new broadcast facility consisting of four
independent studios. These have been
equipped with PR Lighting fixtures,
supplied by local distribution company,
Acoustic & Lighting.
investing in PR XR200, XLED 1037 and
XPar 360.
The company already has a track record
of working with the station’s owners,
the MNC Group who gradually started
“These were specified from the very
beginning because they offer excellent
value for money,” said Edwin, of
Acoustic & Lighting.
For the new project Acoustic & Lighting’s
successful bid was tendered not only on
the back of PR Lighting’s performance
capabilities but also their extended
warranty.
D.T.S. Announces Appointment Of Paolo Albani
INTERNATIONAL: D.T.S. has announced
the appointment of Paolo Albani to the
position of Sales Manager.
"I’m delighted to welcome Paolo to
D.T.S." said Silvano Latteo, President
of the company. “Paolo brings to our
company a vast experience gained
in over 17 years of activity in the
professional lighting market. I’m sure
that his know-how will contribute actively
to the growth of the company."
"I am very motivated to work with D.T.S.,
that I already knew and respected," said
Paolo. "And to put my abilities to the
service of a well-known company whose
hi-tech products are wholly designed and
manufactured in Italy."
www.dts-lighting.it
Source Four LED Fresnel
This is no ordinary Fresnel
The Source Four® LED Fresnel creates soft washes of bold colors or flattering, adjustable
white light. Barn doors and accessories can mold the light for a picture-perfect look,
and a bright beam, precise optics, and flicker-free functionality make it a must-have
for broadcast use.
To learn more about the Source Four LED Fresnel, visit www.etcconnect.com/S4LEDSystem.
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16
NEWS
Tannoy Launches New Range Of Surface
Mount Architectural Loudspeakers
INTERNATIONAL: The new AMS series
loudspeakers have been engineered to
produce a sonic characteristic that is
perfectly matched with the company’s
award winning CMS 3.0 ceiling
loudspeaker launched last summer.
The AMS Series now provides a
uniformly transparent and seamless
sound signature throughout a multizoned venue equipped with both ceiling
mount and wall mount Tannoy speakers.
This latest generation of Dual
Concentrics (DC) have their origins in
many of the world’s high end recording
studios, with that signature Tannoy
technology being used to mix and
master a rich collection of contemporary
classics.
The new AMS DC models ensure that
playback of recorded material sounds
exactly as the engineer intended when
it was mixed in the studio, making them
perfect for entertainment and hospitality
venues, as well as areas where true sonic
clarity and reliability is required.
Comprising a range of seven models
ranging in three form factors from
5-inch to 8-inch, the AMS series takes
on an aesthetic that is perfect for the
architectural considerations of building
design, the elegantly styled moulded
enclosures blending beautifully into a
contemporary décor with custom colour
being available on special order.
Additionally the new AMS models
have undergone the most punishing
environmental testing of any product
in Tannoy’s history – achieving an IP65
rating, which is among the highest in the
industry for outdoor use and challenging
environments. UUMW ICT driver versions
are also available for mission critical
voice alarm system applications.
Behind the unobtrusive, smoothly
formed, weather-resistant zinc-plated
nickel grilles and higher temperature
polymer mouldings lies the technical
heart of AMS – Tannoy’s revolutionary
Omnimagnet technology and a
unique patent-pending Torus Ogive
Waveguide™ device.
Together these innovations provide more
consistent and controlled directivity
along with improved high frequency
response, as well as much improved
time alignment and greater coherence
between the low frequency and high
frequency drivers.
The AMS range utilises a 16 ohm
driver, making it ideal for use in high
performance low-impedance systems
(with optimized performance when used
in conjunction with Lab.gruppen LUCIA
amplifiers). Alternatively, for constant
voltage systems, Tannoy has specified as
standard, high quality low-insertion loss
30 W transformers featuring switching
for taps at 30 W, 15 W and 7.5 W, with
an additional 3.75 W tap for traditional
systems.
www.tannoy.com
18
NEWS
Cantuman Places Very First
Order In Asia For Barco’s
New XHD 404 Media Server
Milos, works better.
Cantuman. In fact, we placed
our order on the spot.”
For Barco, the order was the
very first for its new XHD family
on the Asian continent.
MALAYSIA: Barco unveiled its new
range of XHD Media Servers during
ISE 2015 – the world’s leading systems
integration trade show. Available in
four models, these media servers offer
visualization professionals an endto-end solution for a wide range of
applications including fixed set-ups in
entertainment and visitor attractions,
rental and staging applications and 3D
projection mapping.
Capacity and possibilities
Big Trusses
With shipping starting in March, Barco
has pulled out all the stops to present
this newest gem to its partners around
the world. At Barco’s APAC partner
meeting held from 10 to 12 March in
Seoul, Barco’s long-standing Malaysian
rental partner Cantuman placed the
first order for the XHD 404 Media
server on the Asian continent.
“It really is an all-in-one solution that
covers the full visualization workflow,
from design to operation”, said
Zaki Mustapa, Project Director at
Cantuman.
“Its powerful 3D Projection Study
tool allows you to visualize any design
setup, giving an clearer preview
than ever before. Based on excellent
previous experiences with Barco
products, it didn’t take us long to
decide that this was a must-have for
Jeffrey Ng, Sales Manager at
Barco is convinced that there
will be plenty more to come,
“Because the XHD series truly
is unique in giving operators and
designers creative freedom and full
control over multimedia experiences.
What’s more, the solution is not
only extremely powerful in terms
of visualization; it also is one of the
easiest to use on the market. A
half-day training course is all it takes
for anyone to become an expert at
intricate 3D projection mappings.”
A notable debut
Cantuman didn’t waste any time
in putting its brand-new XHD 404
Media Server to the test. The opening
ceremony to the 26th ASEAN Summit,
held on 27 April at the Plenary Hall of
the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), provided
the perfect stage.
“Although it was the first project in
which we had used the XHD 404’s
new features, we were fully confident
of the performance it would deliver.
Especially since the embedded
content assembly and design tool
enables you to run a complete virtual
rehearsal of the event. The tool also
allowed us to gain time with projector
set-up and execution, resulting in cost
savings from the very first run,” said
Zaki Mustapa.
www.barco.com
NEWS
BEXCO Extends Versatility Of Its Space
Through Meyer Sound CAL
SOUTH KOREA: South Korea’s Busan
Exhibition and Convention Center
(BEXCO) has dramatically extended
the versatility of its exhibition space
with the installation of two steerable
Meyer Sound CAL 32 column array
loudspeakers. Formerly suited only
for hosting floor exhibits, the room
now can accommodate a variety of
meetings, lectures, presentations, and
performances that demand controlled
coverage and highly intelligible audio
reinforcement for both speech and
music.
Prior to the renovation, the large open
space of Hall 5A had a reverberation
time in excess of eight seconds at 1
kHz. With acoustic treatment of the
walls reducing reverberation to a
more manageable 2.7 seconds, CAL
has proven to be a far superior
solution compared to its former
ceiling system.
“With its precise beam steering
technology, CAL has greatly
reduced the sound reflected
from the ceiling,” explains
Min Ho Jang, director of
BEXCO’s Exhibition Center 2.
“Even without costly acoustic
treatment for the ceiling areas,
CAL allows us to reproduce highquality sound to the audience with
a very natural feeling. The speech
transmission index has also greatly
improved.”
The new CAL 32 loudspeakers were
provided, installed, and configured
by SOVICO, Meyer Sound’s Korean
distributor. Busan-based BONE
Engineering provided architectural
acoustics and electro-acoustic design
for the space. The renovation of Hall
5A also included the addition of a
Behringer X32 digital mixer and a BSS
BLU-100 signal processor.
www.meyersound.com
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NEXT GEN TECHNOLOGY
A REVOLUTIONARY
SYSTEM
NEWS
PR Lighting In The Mix For
Indian PM's Visit To China
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CHINA: Chang’an Dream was the
name of a performance held in Xi’an,
capital of northwest China's Shaanxi
Province, to welcome Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in May.
A traditional Tang Dynasty welcome
ceremony awaited the Prime
Minister, where he was greeted by
Chinese president, Xi Jinping at the
watchtower of the south city wall,
before the two leaders enjoyed the
specially staged event in the ancient
city’s gate tower. This was rich in
colour from more than 300 lighting
fixtures provided by PR Lighting.
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Mostly installed at the top of the
old wall, they were made up from a
mixture of the popular XL moving
head series, and comprised a
combination of XL 1500 Spot; XL 1500
Wash; XL 1500 Wash/Beam and XL
1500 Beam. Ranging from 250W up
to the powerful 1500W lamp sources,
the series comes with a choice of
magnetic or electronic ballast, and
boasts features such as advanced
optics, automatic fan speed control,
quiet operation, a large zoom range
and modular construction for ease of
maintenance.
PR Lighting worked closely with its
customer, National Art Association,
who aside from purchasing the
units — supplied direct from PR
Lighting — were also responsible for
choreography and lighting direction.
The design and production company
received full technical support from PR
Lighting’s specialist personnel.
Attended by around 140 senior
officials and dignitaries (as well as
the two heads of state) the show
was divided into a sequence of four
chapters: Datang Music; Oriental
Charm; China India Friendship and Silk
Road, and included segments such
as martial arts, music, ballet, Indian
dance, and so on in a series of richly
choreographed performances.
The Tang Dynasty, the exquisite wall
projections, the Indian architectural
images and ancient Silk Road map
(Xi’an marks the Eastern end) all
combined to make this a memorable
occasion and enabled the audience
to review the history of friendship
between the two countries and
civilisations dating back thousands of
years.
Afterwards, Prime Minister Modi
praised the performance as
“spectacular” on his Twitter account.
www.pr-lighting.com
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Tongsuh Appointed As W-DMX Distributor
In Korea
KOREA: Wireless Solution Sweden AB
has announced its newest distributor of
W-DMX products, Tongsuh Technologies
and Trading Co. Ltd. in Korea with the
announcement made during the KOBA
Show 2015.
Tongsuh is a leading distributor of high
end lighting brands including Clay Paky
and Philips Showline. The company
has been in business for 20 years and
celebrated this milestone at the KOBA
Show.
Niclas Arvidsson, CEO of Wireless
Solution said, “Tongsuh has proven
itself as a leading distributor of quality
products as well as a strong partner in
their region. We look forward to a long
and profitable relationship.”
Tongsuh staff celebrate 20 years at KOBA 2015
H.R.Shin of Tongsuh commented,
“Wireless Control is the future, we want
to work with strongest company in the
field and for us Wireless Solution Sweden
is the best choice.”
Wireless Solution Sweden is the world’s
leading manufacturer of Wireless lighting
control equipment, now celebrating
350,000 units sold worldwide and over
45 OEM partners.
www.wirelessdmx.com
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NEWS
Young Asian Entrepreneurs
Get Inspired With K-array
Sound
JAPAN: In an effort to spark
entrepreneurship within the Asian
youth, Slush ASIA hosted a panel of
accomplished entrepreneurs to explain
how they achieved start-up success.
The event held on April 24, 2015 in
Tokyo, Japan used K-array system.
Originally founded in 2008 in Finland,
Slush is one of the largest start-up
events designed to inspire young
people to exercise entrepreneurism
and is an opportunity for attendees to
meet with top-tier international venture
capitalists, executives and media.
The non-profit event, organized by a
community of investors, students and
music festival organizers, also features
a pitching competition with a cash
prize. For its first edition in Asia, Prism
Co, LTD. was tasked to provide the
audio and visual at the multi-stage
venue set up in the Odaiba area of the
capital city.
In the immediate 60ft-domed tent,
eight KAN200+s were installed along
the truss and four KMT18s were
placed on the ground giving a full
range of live sound to the audience.
Meanwhile at the next tent over, a
KR402 column system with one KMT18
subwoofer was set up on one side
of the stage with 2 KP102s as the
main speakers. Designed with a high
range joint flexibility, the KP102s were
installed at a 4° angle to eliminate
reflection from the facing wall in the
44ft tent.
In the larger 70ft tent, another KR402
system was used as the main acoustics
with two high-box KP102s combined
with a KMT21 subwoofer. Unlike the
other setup, the KP102s were flown as
a line array from scaffolding, a unique
characteristic which distinguishes it
from other column systems.
“Installing the high-boxes takes few
minutes for each side of the stage.”
said Yasushi Matsuura, Prism’s Sound
Director for the event. “Using the two
KP102s, you can create 2-meter long
line array that projects the presenter’s
voice throughout the coverage area.”
For the infill, a set of KP52s, which are
half the size of KP102s, were attached
to the scaffolding. The system was
driven by a KA24 amp.
“Even with its small size, the
loudspeakers are enough to get a
perfect sound. K-array’s speakers are
amazing!” said Matsuura.
Organisers of Slush ASIA recorded
3,000 attendees in its first year.
www.k-array.com
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Leadership Change At Epson Singapore
Marketing Department. After a year, he was promoted to
General Manager, where he was instrumental in driving
sales for the business products globally. In 2007, he was
appointed as General Manager for the Imaging Products
Sales & Marketing Support Department.
In July 2012, Tanaka was appointed as the head of
Epson Philippines. As Country Manager of EPC, Tanaka
strengthened the Epson brand, created new business
models to fit the local requirement, and led the company in
achieving market share and value share leadership in the
inkjet printer, projectors, and business systems categories.
Tanaka’s 34-year tenure with SEC and its affiliate
companies, as well as his in-depth knowledge in the
field of economics, served as valuable assets to many
accomplishments during his various assignments. He is
married with two children, and enjoys golf, baseball, and
skiing.
www.epson.com.sg
Toshimitsu Tananak appointed as MD of Epson's Regional office
SINGAPORE: As of June 2015, Toshimitsu Tanaka has
taken on the role of Managing Director of Epson’s
Regional office (Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd.). He will hold
the appointment concurrently with the positions of Epson
Philippines Corporation’s (EPC) President/Country Manager,
President Director of Epson Thailand and Director of
Epson Indonesia. The current Managing Director of Epson
Singapore, Koichi Endo, will be ending his tenure due to his
retirement.
Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) shared that the
appointment is in line with its aim to establish a
management structure to fulfill its goals as it enters the
final year of both its SE15 Corporate Vision and the second
half of its SE15 Mid-Range Business Plan, and to help it
expedite management decisions based on maximizing
corporate value and ensuring good corporate governance.
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Asia regional headquarters in Singapore to lead regional
sales initiatives as the Sales Director for System Devices
& Projector. During that period, Tanaka’s milestone
achievements included securing a high value Ministry of
Education tender project in Malaysia in 2002 which entailed
20,000 units of projectors for classrooms.
Tanaka returned to the SEC global headquarters in Japan
in 2003 to oversee the Business Systems in the Sales &
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D.A.S Audio, S.A.
C/ Islas Baleares, 24
46988 Fuente del Jarro
Valencia - Spain
Tel. +34 961 340 860
D.A.S Audio of America, Inc.
6900 NW 52nd Street
Miami, FL 33166 - U.S.A.
Toll Free: 1 888 DAS 4 USA
D.A.S Audio Asia PTE. LTD.
3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower #34-36
Singapore 039190
Tel. +65 6549 7760
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H-APPI App: Harman India’s
Innovative Offering To
Customers
“The nature of our business requires
us to be available at any time and
at any place. With this easy-to-use
application, we have taken a step
forward in bringing a best-in-class
service experience to our customers.”
The free app can be downloaded
from Google PlayStore, and will
currently work on all android devices.
It would soon be extended to iOS,
and Windows devices- rendering it
workable across all mobile platforms.
INDIA: Harman Professional India’s
launching of H-APPI app at the
PALM Expo 2015 event show floor is
taken to be one of the most useful
and welcome initiatives from the
audio conglomerate. The H-APPI
app – standing for Harman App for
Professional Products in India – is a
new age solution, giving customers
access to Harman’s 24/7 support
and service help desk to report
any breakdown or damage in the
company’s professional product line
up, and get a response within three
hours.
Evidently, the launch seeks to
complement Harman’s existing
service network in the country. The
company had invested in building
eight service centres, and regional
hubs across India. These centres offer
technical repair and support, starting
from simple troubleshooting, and
component-level repair to providing
spare parts to customers. In addition,
Harman’s professional customers can
also reach technical personnel via a
toll-free number (1800 208 8880) to
enquire about products or register any
complaints during business hours.
www.harman.in
Using this app, a customer will be able
to register a service request; track a
complaint’s progress; upload pictures
of damaged products; locate the
nearest service centre; and give instant
feedback to the company- all with the
convenience and ease of clicking a
button. Once a complaint is registered
through the app, the customer
receives instant acknowledgment and
a response within three hours.
“Most Harman’s professional
customers have non-traditional work
hours,” said Prashant Govindan,
Director-Professional, Harman India.
Prashant Govindan, Director - India
Operations, Harman Professional with
Gamesh Kumar J, Senior Manager, Service,
who had worked on the App.
NEWS
Allen & Heath Launches Next Generation
Digital Mixing Series
INTERNATIONAL: Allen & Heath has launched dLive, a
next generation digital mixing system, providing ultraflexible architecture, a powerful FPGA processing core, a
comprehensive array of expansion, control and networking
options, plus the intuitive Harmony user interface with
gesture control, meaning dLive is geared to applications
from rigorous touring and festivals to installation in
prestigious live venues.
dLive has a distributed system design with separate
MixRack and Surface. The dLive processing brain is housed
in the MixRack, available in three sizes – the DM32, DM48
and DM64, and there are three accompanying control
surfaces. All MixRacks and Surfaces are mix ‘n match
compatible, with common configuration, setup and show
files. The MixRacks also contain the same processing
engine, pioneered by the Allen & Heath R&D team using
next generation FPGA technology.
The 96k/96bit XCVI Core provides capacity for 128 inputs
with full processing and 16 dedicated stereo FX returns,
offering 160 inputs to mix, plus a fully configurable 64 mix
bus architecture, with full processing on all 64 mix channels.
dLive incorporates the DEEP processing portfolio of
embedded plugins, including Graphic EQs, Compressors,
Multiband Compressors and Dynamic EQs, alongside its 16
slot FX racks, featuring Allen & Heath’s acclaimed range of
FX emulations.
Other features include remote IO expansion; inter-system
and network connectivity is available that includes audio
networking cards, including Dante, Waves SG, ACE, and
MADI, with a fibre optic option also under development.
The dLive Surfaces come in a choice of three sizes – the
S3000, S5000 and S7000 and the Surface layout is fully
customisable.
Alternative mixing control is provided via MixPad and
OneMix apps, Editor on/offline software, TCP/IP control for
third party integration, and network-enabled IP fader and
rotary remote controllers.
Finally, dLive has a new pro touring grade chassis,
optimised for weight and rigidity. All units have dual
power supply slots for redundancy, with PSUs hot
swappable between Surfaces, MixRacks and Expanders.
Dual redundancy is also built into every audio connection
throughout the system.
“It really is the ultimate mixing system, with all the
processing tools and power that the most demanding
engineers would expect, and the flexibility and
networkability to cater for any application. This is coupled
with an extremely intuitive user interface and what we
believe is the fastest workflow in the industry,” says Nicola
Beretta, senior product manager. “dLive is equally at home
in fixed installations, such as a HOW or theatre, as it is at
festivals and out touring.”
www.allen-heath.com
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NEWS
Sennheiser Product Training Hosted By
Acoustic & Lighting System
overwhelmed with the turnouts today.
It’s good to know that our participants
are appreciative of such training
opportunities, a good start to more of
our upcoming training sessions.”
MALAYSIA: As part of the continuous
Sennheiser Product Training programme,
the first session was conducted on the
17th of June at the headquarters of
distributors, Acoustic & Lighting System.
The seminar was led by Mr. William Chew,
an industry veteran with over 20 years of
experience in the microphone segment.
The seminar successfully captured
close to 30 participants. The main
topics covered included Antenna and
Microphone Technology, Frequency
Management and Wireless Monitoring.
Participants were given insights on the
fundamentals of wireless microphone
components, RF transmitters & receivers,
antennas and accessories, and selection
of frequencies. They were then briefed
on the comparison of antennas range
and transmission security, handling of
antenna systems, multi-channel systems
set up, and handling of interference. The
session also shared on the operation
of wireless monitoring system, and
participants were given the opportunity
to be hands-on with the products.
According to William Chew, the
presenter of the seminar, “We were so
One of the guests also shared “A very
informative event organized. This
seminar was really good and the speaker
has done a great job. Thank you and
looking forward to the next event.”
Sennheiser Products Showcased:
• XSW Series
• EW 100 G3
• EW D1
• EW300 IEM G3
• ASA 1 Antenna System
• AC3 Antenna System
• E900 Series
• Wireless Systems Manager
www.acousticlighting.com
en-de.sennheiser.com
d&b Strengthens The Spirit Of Ibiza At Pacha
Ibiza Dubai
UAE: Four years in the making, there was
nothing inevitable about the installation
of a d&b audiotechnik system into Pacha
Ibiza Dubai, the latest and largest in the
global franchise that has enchanted the
world.
“When you work in a place where you
know the content will all be Electronic
Dance Music (EDM), with no acoustic
content, everything pure electronic,
then you don’t want any contribution
from the room acoustic,” was how Janko
Ramuscak of d&b, who lead the German
design team described the principal
demand imperative. “The ideal would be
totally dry and direct.”
Located next to the prestigious Madinat
Jumeirah resort in Dubai, Pacha is at
once desirable and iconic. Spread over
three floors, the mix of entertainment
experiences, room spaces, VIP locations,
and an open rooftop terrace, demanded
a complex, zoned solution requiring over
one hundred channels of amplification.
Drawing on elements from the d&b
V-Series and Q-Series for main PA, with
a selection of loudspeakers from the
installation specific xS-Series, Ramuscak
evolved the solution with direct support
from Juanma De Casas of d&b Spain.
In 2012 De Casas had designed the
d&b system that refreshed the founding
Pacha Ibiza club. “In close collaboration
with Pacha and their architects, the
Dubai project was coordinated by Chadi
El Masri and Amrith Verghese from
Lightbox Professional, our d&b Partner in
UAE,” explained De Casas. “Amrith and
I commissioned the system in November.
The Lightbox team he assembled did a
fantastic job working with install partner
Cornerstone Technologies to achieve a
perfect outcome.”
Verghese was rightfully proud of their
collective achievement, “When I finally
switched on the system for the people
from the club to walk around and listen,
they were all smiles.”
www.pacha.ae/pacha-dubai
www.lightboxpro.co
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NEWS
Adam Hall Opens First Showroom In Asia
currently looking to grow
the APAC team and we still
encourage customers to contact
us for demos and to learn more
about the brand.”
SINGAPORE: German manufacturer of
pro audio, lighting and event solutions,
Adam Hall will now present its entire
product portfolio of the company in an
exhibition space of about 300sqm, in
their new Singapore-based showroom.
This includes not only its own brands
Cameo Light, Defender, Gravity,
LD Systems and Palmer, but also its
distributed lines RAM Audio and Audac.
The Asia team is headed by Chandan
Mahtani as Director of APAC sales who
made it a point to declare that no sales
will be happening out of the showroom
in Singapore. “We are making it a
point to work purely with dealers and
distributors only after we have solidified
our foundation in Singapore. We are
In the presence of CEO, Alexander
Pietschmann and Head Of Global
Business Development, Bodo Falkenried,
the showroom was opened on the 19th
of June under the motto of "A German
night to remember" which celebrated
food, drinks and professional solutions,
all made in Germany.
“The establishment of the
showrooms in Singapore is
the logical consequence of
Adam Hall Asia Pte Ltd is located at:
the positive response to the
11 Woodlands Close, #01-12
creation of the ADAM HALL
Singapore 737853
Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore in 2014. And
with the appointment of Chandan
Mahtani, who has many years experience Contact [email protected] for enquiries
with the APAC markets, we can also
www.adamhall.com
ensure the quality service and support
of Adam Hall in Asia,”
explained COO and
Managing Director
Markus Jahnel. “Today,
the APAC region is
already one of our
main growth drivers.
This development
will be reinforced
by our investment
in the property
and in professional
manpower.”
(L-R) COO Markus Jahnel with CEO Alexander Pietschmann and
newly appointed Managing Director, Chandan Mahtani
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Christie Partners Shanghai International
Film Festival For 7th Consecutive Year
are delighted to be associated with the
SIFF, which is one of the most prominent
film festivals in the world.”
Besides screening the spectacular
opening and closing films, Christie
completed the installation of Asia’s first
6-Primary (6P) laser projection system in
Hall 1 of the prestigious Shanghai Film
Art Center for movie screenings during
the film festival.
CHINA: Christie, a world leader in
advanced cinema technologies and visual
displays, proudly served as the exclusive
digital projection partner for the 18th
Shanghai International Film Festival
(SIFF) for the 7th consecutive year.
The Christie Solaria CP4230 DLP 4K
Digital Cinema Projector was once
again tasked to screen the opening and
closing films at the prestigious event,
which took place from June 13-21.
Known as China’s only non-specialized
competitive international film festival
accredited by the Paris-based Fédération
Internationale des Associations de
Producteurs de Films (FIAPF), the festival
kicked off in style with the screening
of veteran Hong Kong director Derek
Yee’s new film, I Am Somebody, while
China-Russian co-production Ballet in the
Flames of War closed the event.
Shot on location at Zhejiang Hengdian
World Studios, I Am Somebody is a
comedy about the lives of extras working
at China's largest film studio. The film is
self-financed by Yee and stars unknowns
but has numerous star cameos, including
renowned celebrities Daniel Wu and
Anita Yuen. On the other hand, closing
film Ballet in the Flames of War is a
romance set during the Second World
War. Directed by China’s Yachun Dong
and Russia’s Nikita Mikhalkov, the film
opened the Chinese Film Festival in
Moscow last month.
Lin Yu, vice president, Christie Asia
Pacific, said, “Christie is honoured to
present this premium movie-screening
experience to all the guests at this year’s
SIFF. With over 85 years of experience
in the movie industry, Christie’s digital
cinema projectors have achieved
illustrious success in the entertainment
industry. Every year, the best film
professionals around the world gather in
Shanghai for this dazzling event and we
Anchored by the Christie Freedom
laser illumination system, audiences are
able to get the best 3D movie-viewing
experience on the 23-meter Oriental
Mega Screen with incredible brightness,
wider color gamut and astounding
contrast. Christie’s 6P laser projectors
provide industry-leading brightness of
up to 60,000 lumens per projector head,
and offer vastly improved 3D light levels,
image uniformity, viewing comfort, and
an enhanced sense of immersion.
A star-studded lineup of local and
international movie celebrities attended
this year’s SIFF red carpet ceremonies,
including Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Fan
Bingbing, Yao Chen, Jackie Chan, Aaron
Kwok, Leon Lai, Liu Ye and Eddie Peng.
www.christiedigital.com
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ENNOVATIONS
PR Lighting: XRLED 1200 Spot
..The XRLED 1200 Spot is designed as a
replacement for a conventional 1200W discharge
fixture. Containing all the features of a conventional
1200W fixture the XRLED 1200 Spot also boasts many
advantages in terms of output and energy saving. ”
- PR Lighting
www.pr-lighting.com
BGV-D8
BGV-D8+
BGV-C1
• Capacity 250 kg - 12000 kg
• Climbing- Or
Standard Hoist
• Overload Protection with
Patented Friction Clutch
• Direct Control Or
Contactor Control
• Light And Compact Design
• Precise Chain Guide
• Textil Chain Bag
• Several Models On Stock
Total Solution Marketing Pte Ltd
No. 2, Kallang Way 5, 349022 Singapore
Phone: +65 - 6287 98 78 Fax: +65 - 6287 93 88
E-Mail: [email protected] www.tsm-int.com
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• Power consumption:
950W@220V
• Source: 1 x 800W LED module
(RGB 3 in 1)
• Movement: Pan 540º / Tilt 270º
(auto position correction)
• Linear colour temperature
correction: 2.700K~10.000K
• 11°~55° linearly adjustable zoom
• Gobos:
- 6 rotating (at high speed and
replaceable)
- 8 fixed (replaceable)
• Dimmer: 0 - 100% (linear
adjustment)
• Iris: 5 - 100% with macro
• Prism: 1 x 3-facet prism (bidirectional with variable speeds)
• Frost: 1 frost filter
• Electronic strobe, 0.3~20 F.P.S
• Channels: short mode: 18,
standard mode: 25, extended
mode: 30
• Wireless DMX control
• Weight: 84.2 lbs (38.2kg)
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d&b audiotechnik: D20 Amplifier
• 2 rack unit (RU) amplifier
• Display: Colour TFT touchscreen,
3.5”/320 x 240 pixel
• Channel Equalizer: 2 x 16-band
PEQ/notch/shelving/asymmetric
• Ethernet: 2 x etherCON, 10/100
Mbit Ethernet
• Open Control Architecture
protocol
• Latency analog and digital
inputs: 0.3 msec
• Delay setting: 0.3 - 10000 msec
• Digital Signage Processing
platform: No external system
processors required
TOTAL
VISUAL CONTROL
Sapphire Touch
The output capability of the D20 is largely
independent from voltage variations caused by
substandard electrical sources so the amplifier is
able to maintain optimum system performance when
running from heavily loaded mains supplies.”
Quartz
- d&b audiotechnik
www.dbaudio.com
ACME: CYC-200
...CYC-200 has the powerful light output which
could replace the traditional iodine-tungsten light
source as well as provides an energy-save and highefficiency option to the stage.”
Tiger Touch II
- ACME
www.acme.com.cn
• Theatre LED Flood
• Source: 1 x 150W cool/warm
white LED
• Avg. LED Lifetime: 50,000 hrs
• Beam Angle: 90 x113-degrees
• Power Consumption: 180W
• 4 dimming curves (linear,
square rate, reverse square
rate, S-type)
• CQS: 89(CW), 93(WW)
• Variable strobe speeds
• Colour Temp: 3150±150K,
5600±200K
• Weight: 11lbs (5kg)
Avolites:
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Total Solution:
(+65) 6287 9878
[email protected]
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ENNOVATIONS
Nexo: DTD Digital TD Controller
YOU´ VE GOT THE SKILLS.
SKILLS
WE´ VE GOT THE TOOLS.
Compatible with amplifiers from other
manufacturers, the DTD Digital TD Controller
for PS Series cabinets and LS Subs makes the
world’s favourite compact, high-output system even
more accessible.”
- NEXO
nexo-sa.com
• Compatible with amplifiers of
every size and scale
• Can be used with amplifiers from
other manufacturers
• Includes AES/EBU input (with
sample rate converter from 44.1
to 96 KHz) on all versions as well
as optional connectivity to the
Dante network
• Audio can be streamed
directly from any computer or
smartphone, for easy sound
check or background music
playback
www.tsm-int.com
Phone: +65-62879878
[email protected]
www.coolux.com
• Can also be used as an analog or
AES to Dante input box.
• Plug-and-play operation with
automatic amplifier sensing
• 96 KHz, 64 bits internal
processing precision
• Less than 1 ms (analog in to out)
on flat setup, compatible with
NXAMP latency
• Freq Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz,
+/-0.5 dB (mains out) / 20 Hz to
2 KHz +/-0.5 dB (sub out)
• Touring / Install versions
available
ENNOVATIONS
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PR Lighting: XR 130 Beam
Adding a Beam fixture to its XR130 range of
discharge effects, the XR 130 Beam houses an
Osram Sirius HRI 132W, this fully featured luminaire
delivers a beam angle of 0°-3° and is full of dynamic
effects”
- PR Lighting
www.pr-lighting.com
• Source: OSRAM SIRIUS HRI
132W
• Colour Temp: 8,800K
• Avg. Lifetime: 6,000 hrs
• Power Consumption:
240W@220V
• Beam angle: 0 – 3-degrees
• 1 Colour Wheel: 14 colour filters
plus open
• 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel : 8
rotating gobos + 4 fixed gobos
• 1 8-facet Prism(bi-directional
rotation) with 1 frost filter with 1
CTO plus white
• Focus: 0-100% linearly adjustable
by DMX
• Strobe: Double dimmer/shutter
blades, 0.3~25 F.P.S, with macro
• Pan 720º or endless rotation,
Tilt 270º with auto position
correction
• Composite plastic, IP20
• Dimensions (L xWx H): 12.2 x 11
x 17.4’’ (312 x 280 x 442mm)
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ENNOVATIONS
Elation Professional: Arena
Q7 Zoom
Housed in a durable die-cast aluminum casing, the
Arena Q7 Zoom offers all the benefits of LED like
greater reliability, less maintenance and increased
energy efficiency for a lower cost of ownership. ...these
flexible wash lights can be used on stage applications
of all types, making them the most versatile LED PAR
fixtures Elation has offered to date.”
- Elation Professional
elationlighting.com
• Source: 7 x 10W Osram QUAD
Colour (RGBW) LEDs
• Motorized 10 – 60-degree Zoom
• Selectable Colour Temperatures
(3,200K – 7,200K)
• 64 x Colour Macros
• Power Link Up To: 15 x Units @
120V, 28 x Units @ 230V
• Max. Power Comsumption: 95W
• 4 button touch control panel
• Integrated dual rigging yoke /
floor stand
• Dimensions (L xWx H): 15.3 x 7.5
x 7.1’’ (388 x 190 x 180mm)
• Weight: 13.2 lbs (6kg)
ENNOVATIONS
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CHAUVET Lighting: PVP X6IP
• 6.9 mm pixel pitch
• Source: 5,184 LEDs (tri-color
RGB) with SMD 2623 LEDs
• Pixels: 72 x 72
• Viewing Angle: 130-degrees
• Transparency: 8%
• Stainless steel hardware is
integrated into each panel for
secure interlocking between
panels
• Solid aluminum die-cast
construction makes these panels
durable for the touring/rental
market
• Magnetic LED modules make
replacing them fast and painless
in the field or on the repair
bench
• Computer guided CNC cutting
provides ultimate precision for
seamless modular connections
• Use with the CHAUVET
Professional X-Series Rig Bar to
hang the panels, or with the M12
mounting points on the back of
each panel
• IP65 for temporary outdoor/wet
use
From its black-body SMD 2623 LEDs and 6.9mm
pixel pitch, which produce daylight-defying
brightness and highly detailed images, to its
rugged IP65 outdoor rating and ease of setup, the PVP
X6IP is designed to deliver outstanding performance on
the touring and festival circuit.”
- Anthony Chiappone, Product Manager
www.chauvetlighting.com
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AMAZING
G OPTICS
HIGH OUTPUT
ENNOVATIONS
ADJ: Mega Par Profile Plus
• Slim flat black Par
• Source: 107 x 10mm LEDs + 1 x
3W UV LED
• Power & DMX Ins/Outs sit
sideways so the unit can be set
flat on the ground or set inside
truss
• 5 DMX Channel modes:
4/5/6/9/10 channels
• Beam Angle: 30-degrees
• 16 Sound Active shows
• 32 Built-in shows (16 Color
Changing Shows & 16 Color
Fading Shows)
• 64 built-in Color Macros
• 5 Dimmer Curves (Standard,
Stage, TV, Architectural, &
Theatre)
• Color strobe effect
• Linkable via 3-pin XLR cable
• Includes scissor yoke to hang on
truss, mount on a wall or set on
the ground
• Dimensions (L xWx H): 9’’ x 8.75’’
x 3.5” (225 x 220 x 85mm)
• Weight: 3 lbs (1.1kg)
FULL FEATURE SET
Debuting Worldwide
March 2014
www.vari-lite.com
Following the inclusion of UV LEDs in many of
our recent products, we wanted to add the same
capabilities to the Mega Par Profile. That’s when we
developed the Mega Par Profile Plus, which allows vibrant
up-lighting and far-reaching washes of smoothly-mixed,
UV-infused color – all at an agreeable price.”
- Alfred Gonzales, National Sales Manager
www.adj.com
www.tsm-int.com
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
From Eaton's Zero88
With the rapid adoption of LED lighting
and the increasing expectations for a
more sophisticated lighting experience,
creating great lighting designs has never
been under more time pressure. E-Tech
Asia takes a deeper look at the console
that has been designed to save time.
About the FLX Lighting Console
FLX Lighting console is a simple yet
sophisticated lighting console specifically
designed to deploy a range of time
saving features. Utilising an internal 7
inch Multi-touch screen, the console’s
comprehensive feature set operates
on a simple, intuitive three-step,
programming method, “What you want,
how you want it, where you want it”.
freeing up precious time for designers
to spend on the creative lighting design
process.
FLX is compact, making it a great multipurpose console for hire companies.
Additionally with the capability to
expand its control via ZerOS WING’S
FLX is also great ideal for live events and
theatre.
Which market (price range) and
segments is the FLX targeted at?
FLX has been designed with the cost to
the end user in mind since day one. It is
very well priced in comparison to other
consoles that offer the same features.
Another important factor is its physical
size – it is compact and can be carried
in one hand. Because of this, it makes
for a great console for any segments of
the industry like Live Events, Theatre, TV
Stations, Multi-purpose venues, Houses
of worship and anything in between.
When planning for the console
what were some of the key
considerations that Eaton Zero
88 had considered and how
have they been fulfilled by the
console?
worship, schools, and event companies.
Every market is different, but some
requirements are consistent across
almost everybody we spoke to. Time is
decreasing whilst complexity of rigs is
increasing.
There was a great need for a product
that had ground-breaking colour mixing
features, super quick moving light
control, and really intuitive recording and
playback functionality. So that’s what we
set out to achieve. We asked all sorts of
questions during our VOC. One question
was simply “What’s your favourite
colour?”. From these replies we realised
people didn’t always think in filter colour
references or RGB/CMY, which led us to
start working with LEE Filters to include
their “Mood Boards” into FLX.
We’ve been conducting a lot of Voice
of Customer (VOC) inputs over the past
4 years for this project. We’ve talked
to a massive range of users including
programmers, lighting designers,
consultants, theatre technicians,
rental houses, TV studios, houses of
User Definable Keys
24 Fader Channels/
Playback which are pageable.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
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The console’s comprehensive feature set operates on a simple, intuitive
three-step, programming method, “What you want, how you want it,
where you want it”.
We created metal swatches with
different paint and texture finishes to
get feedback on those, and metal boxes
were produced with different encoders
which could be plugged into our current
products, to get feedback on which
encoder to use! Further into production,
we invited users under NDA to come
and use the product with no overview or
training, to see which functionality was
intuitive and which parts required more
work!
What are three of the most
unique features that the FLX
provides?
3 of the key features would have to be:
· Multi-touch 7” Capacitive touch
screen
· Image capture for stage sizing and
colour picking,
· Ability to expand via wings to create
any set up required.
Since its launch and
presentations, what are some of
the feedback received?
Feedback has been extremely positive.
As with any product launch, as soon as
it’s released to the public, people start
using it in ways we never imagined and
so feedback and requests start flooding
in. We’re trying to be as transparent as
possible during this process, and so Beta
software is available on our forum, as is
a “software roadmap” so users can see
what future features we’re planning for
FLX. Some of these new features coming
shortly include Blind Mode, more timing
options and Inclusive & Exclusive faders.
simplified recording tools it is easy to
learn. However – It is also a very good
console for someone to start from due to
its intuitive, simplified controls.
If you need more information on
the FLX console or are looking for a
demonstration, please contact:
For Singapore, Lighting Controls Pte Ltd,
[email protected] or for
rest of Asia [email protected]
www.eaton.com
www.zero88.com/flx
From a user's perspective
would it be intuitive for them
to use it or do they need a
learning curve before mastering
the console?
The console will instantly feel familiar to
any user who has used other consoles.
With its industry standard syntax and
The 7 inch Multi-touch screen
Dials to Select Attributes Of Fixtures
(such as Pan/Tilt, Colour Changing,
Focusing, Gobo Indexing, etc)
Special Key For Special Functions
Syntax Key Panel
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PROFILE
Powersoft Celebrates 20 Years Of Extraordinary
T H E
F O U N D E R S
Luca Lastrucci
P
owersoft is a unique company
that is mainly renowned for its
amplifiers. The company has
brought amplifier technology to a
whole new level with its innovative
technologies. Powersoft takes great
pride in being Italian from design to
manufacturing. Interestingly, though
the company does not have its own
loudspeaker brand, instead it has
created technologically efficient
tranducers which the company offers
to other speaker brands. E-Tech Asia
is pleased to do a special coverage
of the company in honour of its 20th
Anniversary.
How has Powersoft as a
company evolved over the
years?
Powersoft was founded in 1995 when
three friends combined their love for
music with a passion for technology and
a curiosity for experimentation. Luca
Lastrucci, his brother Claudio, and their
mutual friend Antonio Peruch began on
this adventure by modifying amplifiers
and occasionally building them from
scratch. They succeeded where others
had failed in developing a Class D
amplifier that was perfectly operational
and stable for high levels of power. Since
then Powersoft has continued to pioneer
O F
P O W E R S O F T
Claudio Lastrucci
and adapt breakaway technologies,
notably switch mode amplification (for
‘greener’ power output), Pulse Width
Modulation (PWM) and Power Factor
Correction (PFC) in a way that has
enabled them to achieve a combination
of efficiency and power. Believing
strongly in active speakers, the company
was the first to develop amplifier
modules that could be integrated into
the speakers and with the IPAL product,
it patented the differential pressure
control (DPC) allowing close integration
between amplifier and speaker, while
M-Force resulted in a revolutionary
approach to creating a transducer for
subwoofers. As a result of Powersoft’s
endeavours, the acceptance of switch
mode amplification has become an
industry standard today.
M-Force offers a revolutionary appraoch to
creating a transducer for subwoofers
Antonio Peruch
What is the philosophy behind
the design of Powersoft's
products?
Powersoft invests over 10% of
its turnover in the research and
development of technologies applied
to products and solutions dedicated
to the pro audio industry. This makes
it an unconventional company. The
company has a different philosophy
from mainstream thinking: Product
development is not dependent on
the sole analysis of the opportunity
for better business or revenue, but on
the continued experimentation and
curiosity of breakaway technologies
which can potentially help to create
innovative products not catered to
requests but to create them exclusive
of any. It is also worth highlighting the
importance of environmental-efficient
technologies that is becoming ever more
relevant in today’s world. Integrating
these technologies into products has
always been part of the underlying
philosophy at Powersoft both to save
customers’ money and in preserving the
environment.
PROFILE
In addition to the above, there are
some peculiar features that are making
technologies relevant for the pro audio
market, however networking and control
are the ones that have the biggest
effect on the market. The equalizers and
crossovers that once took up several
rack spaces and had lots of unreliable
controls have been superseded by digital
signal processing (DSP) implementations
in software. The integration of the DSP
inside the power amplifier is another
change taking place right now providing
users with an extra level of capabilities
and tools for running their PA in a
safe manner but without the need of
compromises in the final performance.
X-Series
How does the new X Series tie
into that philosophy?
X Series represents what we have just
said. “We looked at what we believe
amplifiers will require for the next 10
years and made a platform capable of
meeting these needs,” was the mandate
set by Powersoft. Its superiority is
underlined by economy and versatility.
Uniquely, it allows the audio system
to operate independently from the
power mains available at a given venue
and allows even smaller racks to be
brought to run the show. This brings
complete system integration closer to
reality and provides an unmatched level
of control over the behavior of both
the audio and power source. Dante
recognition is a powerful adjunct and
another neat touch is the integrated WiFi
connection, that permits the Powersoft
X Series to be accessed and managed
via any smart phone or tablet through
a user interface specifically developed
for local monitoring. A generation on
from helping to pioneer Power Factor
Correction (PFC) — boosting stable
power supply — and Powersoft’s
patented Smart Rails Management (SRM)
technology — ensuring efficiency and
cool operation — the X Series has now
set the bar at a near-impossible height.
Is there a particular strategy for
Asian market in terms of sales,
turnover and brand image?
In the last 5 years the size of the pro
audio market in Asia has grown steadily
with high levels of investment, both
from the public and private sectors. This
increase of investment has attracted
a lot of pro audio companies to look
for business there. In light of this,
our international business has grown
well these past few years and today,
Powersoft is available in over 50
countries worldwide through a strategic
network of partners, distributors
and authorized service centers. Our
distribution network over the region
includes DasanSR in Korea, E&E in
Singapore, MTC in Japan, Sanecore in
China, Production Audio in Australia,
SeaPower in Taiwan, Pro AVL in Vietnam
and the last but not least, the Indonesian
team, Kairos Multi Jaya partnership
which we announced at the recent
PL+S in Frankfurt - all of which are
overseen by Area Manager, Arthur Soh.
We also introduced a new sales and
support organization into the company’s
distribution network for the Indian
subcontinent at the start of this year, and
Powersoft will be attending InfoComm
India in September, for the first time with
its own booth.
In terms of Brand and communication
activities, Powersoft has always oriented
marketing efforts to increase its visibility
in the pro audio market and bring
practical benefits to its distributors
especially in the education field.
“Education is an important point for
us because we are constantly in rolling
out new concepts and technologies
that may become unfamiliar to people.
Our Sound School and other training
programmes are ideal tools to inform
users about the benefits of our
products,” says Francesco Fanicchi. “We
want everyone from sound engineers
and architects through to consultants
and in house marketing people to better
understand what is possible.” This is
proven by the engagement of Remo
Orsoni, Powersoft’s technical application
engineer who is based in Singapore and
supports distributors in educational and
technical field.
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Being able to respond to challenges
quickly and effectively makes all the
difference. This is why Powersoft has 25
authorized service centres around the
world. It is an incredible achievement
and endorsement to the value of the
Powersoft service center and its training,
and more importantly, the company’s
commitment to its end users. Through
technical support offered by authorized
service centers, Powersoft is able
to resolve every technology-related
problem that clients face anywhere
in the world. One of the company’s
greatest assets is reliability and not
just to the products made but also to
the people. The company’s customer
service department is a channel that
gives clients the best assurances to
get problems fixed within the shortest
turnaround time, and this is a great
benefit for customers who have chosen
Powersoft amps.
What does the next 20 years
hold for the company?
Our two decades of innovation has
revolutionized the development process
and creation of powered amplifiers.
We have a clear vision and some might
say foolhardiness that drives us to
pursue new innovation on a daily basis.
This is none more so evident than in
the products that we have developed
through the years that has shaped
the amplifier business today. We have
continued to achieve year on year
growth across the company, and there
are many challenges associated with this.
Our goal is to make sure that we are
able to scale and manage this growth
properly and effectively, while making
certain that the customer experience
remains outstanding. We are extremely
proud of the manner with which we take
care of our customers, and as Powersoft
continues to innovate and produce new
technologies, we want to make sure that
positive customer experience doesn't
change.
www.powersoft-audio.com
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PROFILE
T W O
D E C A D E S
1997 – Digam 7000
The Digam 7000 was the first amplifier
with increased power density and
unprecedented performance, the single
rack unit saving space and reducing
weight. The amplifier came with a
number of firsts for the industry:
Switch Mode, Fixed Frequency and
Power Factor Correction.
1997 – PowerMod
The first complete compact amplifier
module, providing the highest power
density at the time: the output stage and
power supply were condensed into a
compact and lightweight power amplifier
for self-powered loudspeakers.
2002 – DigiMod 1000
A Class D amplifier module with
specifically designed DSP boards
boasting advanced processing, remote
control and networking capabilities, the
DigiMod 1000 provided granular control
of sonic parameters and performance.
The introduction of signal processing
on-board of active loudspeakers marked
a huge step forward in system flexibility
and customisation.
2000 - Q Series
4 channels in 1RU. Powersoft R&D
continuously optimised the design and
performance of power amplifiers by
providing a Series with even higher
power density and more compact and
versatile solutions.
O F
P A S S I O N
A N D
2004 - K Series
DSP on board. Sound shaping and
live performance optimisation at a
level unachievable with external signal
processors: the implementation of DSP
on-board of power amplifiers heralds
a new and innovative era of system
controllability.
AESOP Networking: A de facto standard
in signal routing through traditional Cat5
UTP cables that makes highly scalable
audio distribution and remote system
management effortless.
Step-up card: Increase the output power
without the need to change amplifier,
allowing systems to grow as required.
2007 - DigiMod 3000
PFC in Modules: At higher power levels,
control over the AC mains supply and
input power management became
essential. PFC integrated into the amp
module ensured power grid stability,
less dissipation and improved system
performance.
2007 - IpalMod
DPC: Differential Pressure Control
offered loudspeaker manufacturers an
effective tool to arbitrarily modify the
Thiele-Small parameters of the driver,
adapting the transducer’s physical
characteristics to the acoustic design.
Zero Latency DSP: Real-time signal
processing allowed for the transducer
behaviour to be modified adaptively and
ensured consistent system performance
over time.
I N N O V A T I O N
2012 - DSP-4
Networkable amp module: Granular
remote control of any single sound
source; highly scalable and versatile
performance management and sound
shaping from single point source to high
power complex sound systems.
2013 - DEVA
The all-in-one multimedia unit with
integrated solar panel. A Wi-Fi
manageable multifunctional system
that implements the latest generation
technology for distributing audio signal
across large areas and perform audio/
video surveillance in any operating
conditions.
2013 - M-Force Technology
A new paradigm shift in low frequency
application. A moving magnet linear
motor structure capable of truly
unrivaled performance in terms of power
handling, electromagnetic conversion,
reliability and maximum SPL.
2014 - X Series
High channel count, high power density,
massive processing power. A culmination
of twenty years of innovation, the X
Series is a technological power house
with the most complete feature set of
any amplifier on the market. The high
channel count, extraordinary processing
capabilities and high power output
make the X Series suitable for any audio
application.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
28th SEA Games Celebrates
The Extraordinary
Featuring projection, lighting, audio and communications, this issue's
front cover story brings you full comprehensive coverage of the
technical brilliance behind the 2015 SEA Games
A
fter a 22-year long hiatus, the
28th edition of the South East
Asian Games (SEA Games)
returned to the shores of Singapore not
only to set new records in projection
mapping but to also thrill audiences
around the world. Originally conceived
as a means to forge regional
co-operation and unity within South-East
Asia, the games have grown to be the
region's biggest multi-sport event with
7,000 participating athletes and officials
involved in 402 events across 36 sports
in 2015.
Easily comparable to the excitement of
the actual games itself, was the opening
ceremony that took place on the 5th of
June. Led by Creative Director, Beatrice
Chia-Richmond the evening included
a production that involved over 5,000
performers and volunteers and saw
performances by local acapella group
Vocaluptuous as well as the Singapore
Soka Association and Methodist Girls'
School.
Hosted by entertainers Chua En
Lai, Sharon Au and Nikki Muller, the
ceremony was held under the dome
of the new 55,000 capacity National
Stadium. The night's main entertainment
consisted of a five-act show that was
centralised around the concept of DNA.
“The storyline for the opening ceremony
started out with DNA structures that
grow into kids, through youths and into
athletes,” said Mac Chan, Lighting
Designer for the both the opening and
closing ceremony. “The idea is that what
we all commonly share among us makes
us all equal and this means that we can
all choose to be extraordinary. In a way,
sportsmanship is not just about the
sports itself, it's also about how people
come together and how we use each
sport as a platform to celebrate human
beings.”
“At the end of the day, everyone is
different and unique which makes all
of us extraordinary and ordinary at the
same time, this very interesting dynamic
was what we wanted to put across in the
show.”
E-Tech Asia was privileged to attend the
Opening Ceremony (OC) of the games
and we break it all down for you in the
upcoming pages starting with projection.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
PROJECTION
Helping to tell the story of transforming
the ordinary into extraordinary,
projection mapping was placed in the
experienced hands of Singapore-based
rental house, Hexogon Solution. As the
Official Projection Technology Partner for
the Opening and Closing Ceremonies,
Hexogon was in-charge of handling the
hardware, software, integration and
content development that would lead
to a dazzling display of creativity and
technical prowess come opening night.
Using the Stadium's flat field-of-play
as the canvas, the team deployed
160 units of Christie Roadster
HD20K-J projectors to project a slew
of multimedia content that included
dinosaurs, comets and newspaper
headlines. Perhaps one of the most
interesting projections was during the
last act of the show meant to celebrate
the athletes both past and present.
Here the team projected what was
meant to look like video encased in
hexagonal shapes within the main floor
projections that showcased the athletes
accomplishments.
This was achieved by hang-mounting the
fleet of projectors on 20 specially-built
towers above the highest seating area
in the stadium with long hours spent
blending and calibrating the projected
images that displayed in stunning 4K
resolution. Two dedicated control rooms
were set up above the seating area –
one on each side of the stadium – to
house 18 units of award-winning coolux
Pandoras Box Media Servers that were
used to drive the projection content,
producing 64 outputs in total.
The Hexogon and Christie teams celebrate the accomplishment of the Guinness World Record title
SPECIAL FEATURE
Adrian Goh, Managing Director at
Hexogon Solution shared, “While
designing the show content, we kept
in mind that the viewers would be
all around, this needed to be a real
360-degree projection. That all around
content plus the specific content needed
for VIP views and Camera views led to
us generating almost an hour and a
half's worth of content for the Opening
Ceremony alone. In the lab, we set up a
smaller version of the projection system
and simulated numerous scenarios
to ensure that we achieved the best
possible results.”
Designed with purpose-built features
including built-in handles, an improved
airflow system and multiple rigging points,
the Christie Roadster J Series projectors
are built for the rigours and stress of
rental/staging and deliver over 20,000
lumens and rich, saturated colours.
Not only was this the world’s
largest number of Christie
projectors ever deployed for an
event, it was also the Greatest
Lighting Output In A Projected
Image ever produced in a
single event. This earned the
team from Hexogon together
with Christie the coveted
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
title achievement.
A Guinness World Records spokesperson
said, “This is a fantastic GUINNESS
WORLD RECORDS title achievement by
Hexogon and Christie and we welcome
them to our record breaking family.”
Boasting a total brightness of over
3,200,000 lumens, it beat the previous
record of 1,169,000 lumens, set by
Freightliner Trucks (USA) at Hoover Dam,
in Boulder City, Nevada, USA, on May
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4, 2015. “The need for good projection
brightness was necessary due to the
massive lighting system installed for the
show and LEDs on the giant retractable
roof that would affect the projection
outcome.,” said Goh. “Therefore, we
proposed 160 projectors to ensure we had
enough lumens to cater to our concept.”
However, the achievement did not come
without its fair share of challenges. Due
to the complex set-up of the show and
its different components such as an aerial
truss that would support show elements
to fly across the stadium, Hexogon had
to ensure that the images would be
well distributed without blockage while
firing from not one but two sides of the
stadium.
“This venue is new and was extremely
challenging. For the Opening Ceremony,
we had a giant hexagonal stage with 3
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SPECIAL FEATURE
different tiers surrounded by ramps from
different directions,” explained Goh.
overseas guests will remember for a long
time,” Goh continued.
“We had to map onto the entire stage
and pump in content that would
transform the stage and to do this we
did a very complicated twist and warp
on the hardware and software. The
floor's material was one of the biggest
challenges as the material itself is not
ideal for projection and with just a slight
difference in the angle of how we placed
the projectors would have created
different reflection results. To avoid this,
we were very careful where we installed
the projectors.”
“We are also very encouraged by the
end results and are absolutely delighted
that the time and efforts that we have
put in has set a new GUINNESS WORLD
RECORDS title.”
“The entire installation process took us
a month to complete and I’m pleased
to note that through meticulous
adjustments and alignments, as well
as the performance and reliability of
the Christie projectors and coolux
Media Servers used for this momentous
task, we managed to deliver a vibrant
and engaging projection mapping
performance that both Singaporeans and
Creative Director, Beatrice ChiaRichmond commented, “The Opening
& Closing Ceremonies for the 28th SEA
Games would be my first collaboration
with the team at Hexogon. It has been a
blast!”
Adding that, “The Hexogon team
has infectious enthusiasm, unbridled
creativity, constantly problem solving,
and definitely up to date with the latest
technology. They are also delightfully,
not lacking in creative ambition!”
Recently, Hexogon has also added 80
x Christie Boxer 4K30 and 15 x Christie
Roadie 4K45 3DLP projectors to its
impressive fleet of Christie solutions
along with the record setting 160
projectors and coolux Media servers
which were purchased through coolux
regional distributor Total Solution
Marketing.
Lin Yu, Vice President, Christie Asia
Pacific, concluded, “We are both proud
and thrilled that this deployment of
projectors have enabled us to attain this
amazing GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
title which is the first for Christie in the
Asia Pacific region. I would like to thank
our valued partner Hexogon Solution
for the tremendous efforts in setting
up the projectors for this major event
and playing a key role in building high
quality, innovative, shared experiences
that will last for a long time.”
HIGH OUTPUT FOR LONG THROW
SOUND
THAT GOES
THE DISTANCE
NEXO loudspeakers deliver the high output levels necessary for
long-throw applications. GEO S12-ST cabinets combine high SPL with a
smooth frequency response, enhanced speech intelligibility and focussed
dispersion to give system designers the performance and flexibility they
need to achieve perfect crowd coverage throughout any venue.
No wonder NEXO scores big in stadium and arena environments.
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Thinking. Inside the box.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
LIGHTING
LD Mac Chan was asked to design
the OC's lighting by Creative Director,
Beatrice Chia, with whom he had worked
on previous large scale events including
Singapore’s National Day Parade.
Originally from the theatre sector, Mac
was in-charge of all the audience saw on
the opening night of the games.
finally proceeded to send up the lights.
I was initially worried that due to the
weight restrictions, I would need to
search for fixtures with less weight but
higher light output because the overall
lux level of the show would affect the
broadcast as well as live audience
experience.”
“Going into it, I knew I would need a
lot of framing units. I didn't know I was
going to use Robe lights until Prolight
Frankfurt 2014 where I was invited by
the company to a private preview of the
BMFL prototype.
“It was quite amazing to me because first
thing that really struck me was how high
the output was. I was impressed
with the sheer power of what
this light could do because it’s a
1.7 kilowatt fixture and yet it has
a very light weight. Those were
the two main concerns, weight
and output,” explained Chan.
The lighting was one and a half
years in the making. Chan shared
that most of that time was spent
ensuring the lighting made
sense to the story. “A lot of the
time, when I work with younger
designers, I see that they base
their lighting design on how
The total field-of-play size for
a particular song in a show
the OC was 160 metres long
makes them feel. While it may
by 95 metres wide, and Chan
look nice, it doesn't necessarily
used the BMFL Blades as his key
help the song. Lighting is much
lighting for the whole floor area.
bigger than me or you, you must
Photo by Louise Stickland
Specifically, the BMFL Blades
consider whether your lighting
Lighting crew (L-R): Marc Brandon Hor (Assistant LD), William Lee
with their framing shutters
serves its purpose which is to
(Showtec Crew Chief), Mac Chan (Lighting Designer), Michael
allowed him to divide the pitch
help the song and the artist tell
Chan and Muen Huang (Programmers and Show Operators)
area up into precise slices of
the story of that song.”
light, effectively creating a matrix of
Searching for lightweight luminaires with
lighting ‘areas’ which could then be
a high output led Chan to Robe's BMFL
With a show of this magnitude, the
blended together or run as separate
fixtures.
amount of red tape that came along
patches of intense colour and texturing.
with it was not surprising. “There was
360 BMFL Blades – the newest in the
a concern for the weight load of the
Designating a specific area for each
BMFL range - were rigged on eight
fixtures since this was the biggest
BMFL blade to cover in its ‘home’
trusses - 20 fixtures per truss - running
event to be held at the new stadium.
position gave the option of adding either
along both sides of the pitch. The 100
We took almost half a year to get the
very subtle or completely full-on lighting
x BMFL Spots were located on four
weight right and in the end, the lights,
to suit the eye-catching projections.
trusses, two at each end of the stadium
truss plus cables came up to 80 tonnes
roof.
(without speakers) and with the structure
Having dealt with less quality light
engineer's letter of no objections we
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that came in lighter fixtures for similar
shows, Chan shared that saturation
or brightness would be too low for
broadcast. “So many lighting elements
were lost because fixtures could not
maintain the quality of the picture over
a certain distance. It is a very difficult
technical issue that we always have to
face because if the fixture has more
power then you can afford to put in
darker and more saturated colours which
the camera will still be able to pick up
and faces will come out the right colour
on your TV screen.”
The 100 x BMFL Spots on the four endtrusses were primarily used to illuminate
the multi-layered stage in the middle of
the field-of-play, which featured much of
the acting, story-telling and ceremonial
action.
“There was no other fixture I could
have used for the same effect from
such a large height over that area,” he
declared.
While projection was Guinness World
Record worthy, lighting was a standalone
spectacle all on its own. It featured the
greatest number of Robe BMFLs – to
date – used in a single event. The newly
launched BMFL Blades were delivered
from Robe in the Czech Republic in time
to be loaded straight into the stadium in
April.
Robe’s Josef Valchar attended the OC
and commented, “The show looked
incredible! I was extremely proud to see
so many fixtures on one show and that
Mac trusted a brand new light on such
an important and grand scale event.”
seating area, Chan managed to light
performers all over the stadium without
a glitch.
Last but not least of the main lighting
duties was down on the field where Chan
deployed 104 units of the new Clay
Paky Mythos. The award-winning 470W
hybrid light has been taking the industry
by storm with its large light beam.
“I was introduced to the Mythos by Clay
Paky's distributor, Acoustic & Lighting at
the beginning of this year. They invited
me for the launch of the SuperSharpy
and I was so impressed with what a small
light could do but the beam looked
almost like a searchlight” said Chan.
“In a show like this, the audience looks
at the light from a distance of about 80100 metres away so beam size was very
important. This was interesting for me
because the Mythos could jump between
what a Spot and a normal Profile could
do. They came in very handy for beam
effects like crossing and such. Initially we
wanted to use the gobos as well but it
did not have the effect we wanted and
we found ourselves relying more on the
Beam of the Mythos.”
Control over all moving lights went
none other than to a grandMA2 system
that was “definitely the right console
for this show” according to Chan. “I
wouldn't have used any other console.
The flexibility was something that really
helped with the workflow because, while
this was a structured show, we needed
to anticipate changes at any minute.
There are a lot of layers to the show
and new elements could be added in
Framing duties for individual performers
on the ground were delegated to 60 x
Martin Mac3 Performance luminaires, 60
x VariLite VL3015 Spots and 60 x DTS
XR3000 Spots.
While highlighting of the stage
performers and those located on the
stadium's floating platforms were
handled by 8 x Robert Juliat Lancelots
along with 8 Lycian followspots. Pairing
Lancelots and Lycian equally along the
North and South sides of the Stadium's
Photo by Louise Stickland
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unexpectedly so we needed a console
that doesn't require you to scrap all the
work you've done so far because it can
adapt to any key changes you need to
make to your show sequence.”
All trusses for the event were supplied by
rental house, Showtec Communications,
the team behind the purchase and
supply of Robe and Clay Paky fixtures
as well as lighting support for the
night. The Robert Juliat Followspots
were purchased by Showtec before
the games along with over 100 units
of ChainMaster 1 Tonne Chain Hoists
from regional distributors, Total Solution
Marketing who also sold the company 32
units of Le Maitre Freezefog + G Force
2 Smoke machines for the SEA Games.
Mac's team comprised of assistant LD
Marc Brandon Hor, programmer and
show operators Michael Chan and Mu En
Huang. Showtec crew chief William Lee
co-ordinated a crew of up to 50 Showtec
lighting technicians at the peak times
during the OC cycle, and they were on
site for the best part of two months in
the run up. The show’s Technical Director
was Kenny Wong.
“Showtec is probably one of the most
capable companies in terms of lighting
because they have the most lighting gear
in Singapore and the lighting crew is very
experienced in doing this kind of big
show,” said Chan. “They are also quite
experienced in shows like the National
Day Parade and this has enabled them to
develop their own working system which
makes them efficient at deploying staff
and troubleshooting when need be.”
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AUDIO
The dome-like
structure of the
National Stadium
proved to be the
most challenging
aspects of
the Opening
Ceremony
production.
Audio Designer,
Shah Tahir shared
that acoustics of
the venue were a constant complain as
concerts held at the stadium were usually
unintelligible.
to the audience as possible while still
maintaining even distribution.
It is not due to the venue's permanent
installed system as one might suspect.
Rather, as Tahir explained, “stadiums
usually present a problem just due to
their size. The structure of the stadium
this time around was worse because
of the dome and the fact that it had a
closed roof.”
“I knew I would need a certain amount of
boxes and in this case, I also specifically
wanted the amplification to sit together
with the speakers. I couldn't afford for
the amplifiers to be in one place while
the speakers are in another and to run
100m of cable in-between. We would
lose audio quality. The Nexo rig fit my
requirements perfectly. In fact, they built
a custom rig so that we could fly the
amplifiers at the back of the speakers.”
The main challenge was to conceptualize
an audio design that was loud while
still clear enough to understand spoken
words, lyrics and speeches, all crucial
aspects of the ceremony.
To accomplish this, Tahir decided to fly
10 identical clusters consisting of 4 x
Nexo STM S118 boxes on top of 9 x
B112/M46 combinations up onto the
roof and fire into the crowd. The aim
of this was to get the speaker as close
“The further the speaker is away, the
more its going to get lost in the live
ambience,” he explained. “With the
speakers closer to the seating area, we
avoided a concert-style sound where the
big column speakers are used far away
and the audience can't understand what
is being said.”
Besides proximity, another important
specification on Tahir's rider was the
weight of the speakers.
Jon Sim, Head Audio, The Show
Company, the rental house tasked with
audio duties, explained the benefits of
having a custom rig for such an event,
“The Nuar Racks we have were all fitted
with the new Nexo NXAES104 Cards
thus allowing us to integrate AES/EBU
signals into the amps and control signals
via Ethernet through our optocore
network system. The flown Racks were
specially configured with multi-pin cables
so that we have control of individual
amplifier powers on ground level.”
However, organizers had to take into
consideration that other sightlines
were not disturbed by the clusters
and therefore restricted rigging points
for all systems. “We were given fixed
rigging points due to roof loading which
wasn’t in favour of rigging speakers,
as the points were situated on a
straight horizontal beam thus making it
difficult to adjust vertical tilt angles and
horizontal aiming,” explained Sim. “In
the end, we managed to offset our rig
points on the straight beam to allow us
to fix horizontal angles which also solved
our array tilt angle.”
In total, the Stadium is made of 6-level
tiers that can fit more than 50,000 pax.
Unfortunately, due to the shape of the
venue, not all sides are made of 6-levels.
The flown clusters could only cover
level 6 to 4 and therefore left out levels
3 to 1. To balance out the audio, Tahir,
together with ShowCo, ground-stacked
12 clusters made of 2 x STM B112/ 3x
M28 subs on top of 2 x STM S118. This
took care of any areas not covered by
the flown clusters.
“The ground-stacked clusters proved to
be very vital in this stadium configuration
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as they allowed us to cover seats that
were under the balcony as well,” said Sim.
“Additionally, we also deployed 30 x Nexo
PS15s MK2 at all tunnels of the stadium
where the participants formed up.”
“Everyone seemed to be really happy
with the sound we got, they said that it
was much clearer and better than any
other shows held so far in the stadium,”
said Tahir. “Besides issues like the
5/7 seconds of reverb, I think it went
very well and the performance of the
speakers were very good. ShowCo gave
very good support and Nexo themselves
even came down to help so all in all the
support was very good. Very consistent.”
The ring system at the Stadium was
designed by long-standing Optocore
customer, ShowCo - who made a
recent substantial investment with local
distributors Total Solution Marketing.
Contracted by Sports SG, they added to
their existing stock 8 x X6R-FX-8AE/8LO
Optocore converters along with 3 x
X6R-FX-16MI, 2 x X6R-TP-16MI, 5 x
X6R-TP-16LO interfaces, with a central
DD8RP repeater. This enabled them to
create a fibre backbone at the newly
constructed 55,000-seat Singapore
Sports Hub.
Sim confirmed that,“the scale and the
importance of the audio support for
the Games made it mandatory to have
a large dual redundant ring system
as nothing is allowed to fail.” All 18
devices were connected in the loop,
including 11 X6R-FX devices, set in 11
locations in the stadium.”
The entire audio system set-up is based
on Optocore devices as the main frame,
and all audio signals in the stadium
(amplifiers, amplifier remote, wireless
mics, band mics etc) were routed
through the Optocore network.
With Desmond Fong project managing,
six of the X6R-FX devices were located
in the control room, receiving AES3
signals from their main Dolby Lake rack
processors, and analogue signals from
the back-up Dolby Lake rack. Both racks
were fed by Avid Profile racks.
“Signals were then distributed through
the network to all locations where we
just picked up the AES3 signals and
analogue signals to the amplifiers,” Sim
continued. In addition to feeding audio
signals to the power amplifiers, Ethernet
from Optocore was also used to control
them. This, in turn, fed the NEXO STM
line array systems.
The installation was supported by
Optocore’s Applications Engineer, Michal
Micka, who carried out on-site training. He
praised ShowCo for their impressive set-up
and the way in which they deployed this
backbone distribution system.
In summary Jon Sim said, “One
thing that we loved was the fact that
the amplifier remotes could also be
connected to the LAN port of the X6R
devices.”
General monitor duties were handled
by 2 x Yamaha TF 5 due to its compact
size. Tahir commented that the boards
were “a workhorse board as with other
Yamaha boards. It's always been a brand
that has boards that do exactly what you
need them to.”
Team E&E Provide Wireless Audio from Shure
settings in real time, using the ShowLink
Remote Control feature. A wireless
network link between Axient receivers
and transmitters allowed the audio team
to make crucial changes to transmitter
settings, without ever leaving the control
booth.
Everyone in the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies of the 28th SEA Games
were heard loud and clear thanks to the
Shure AXIENT Wireless Management
Network provided by system integrator
Electronics & Engineering (E&E),
authorized distributor of Shure in
Singapore.
Unprecedented wireless technology
and advanced spectrum management
capabilities allowed emcees and
performers to engage with the audience
and move freely around the Stadium.
Simultaneously, sound engineers could
remotely adjust wireless microphone
With many TV stations live broadcasting
these large scale events, and other wireless
systems, intercoms, and digital devices
crowding the RF environment, signal
interference is a common issue. Axient
Interference Detection and Avoidance
offered the ideal solution. Not only
providing alerts when RF interference
occurred, the system automatically moved
to clean frequencies within milliseconds,
making even major interference issues
nearly undetectable and delivering the
confidence of knowing that no matter
what, interference will not ruin the show.
A total of 24 channels of Axient were
used during the Opening and Closing
Ceremony of the 28th SEA Games, with a
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mix of AXT200 handheld and AXT100
bodypack transmitters. Additionally the
UHF-R Wireless System with UR3 plug-on
wireless microphone transmitters was
used at the rostrum on the portable
stage at the center of the stadium field.
The Shure PSM1000 Personal Monitor
System complemented the wireless
microphone solution, with 8 x P10T Dual
Channel Wireless Transmitters and 24
x P10R Bodypack Receivers providing
in-ear monitoring for performers and
emcees.
Besides providing and installing the
wireless audio systems, the E&E
System Applications Team also trained
the team from ShowCo on the use of
cables and connectors, as well as ideal
antenna placement to achieve best
possible coverage, while considering the
aesthetics of the show design. This was
a main consideration for the organisers
and they were highly satisfied with the
solutions offered by the E&E team.
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COMMUNICATION
Providing reliable technologies to major
events is nothing new to Riedel. From F1
to winters sports to rock concerts, Riedel
is known to be an accomplished provider
of solutions for major events and thus
not surprisingly the company was called
upon again for the 28th SEA Games.
Four Riedel Artist 64 mainframes, were
connected via a redundant fiber ring
for the intercom and distribution of
analog and digital audio for the opening
ceremony of the games. The second pair
of fibers were used for the management
network and SNMP.
“There were almost 5,000 performers
and a huge number of technical crew
and broadcast crew involved in the
opening ceremony. The Artist matrix
offers reliability, stability and flexibility,
which are key ingredients in ensuring the
system plays an important role in getting
everyone involved communicating
comfortably and ensuring the success
of the ceremony,” said Thomas Domin,
Project Manager, Global Events, Riedel.
For ease of communications, the
system itself was divided into two key
communication blocks. One block
related to the artists and performance
and the other block was used by the
technical crew such as the lighting and
audio playback crew.
Riedel Key Panels enabled quick
communication between the producer
and the gatekeepers and follow spot
operators as an example, with just a
touch of the button. Performer C3
digital 2-channel beltpacks were used
for the communications. Overall over
30 C3 belt packs were used by follow
spot operators, several gatekeepers,
projection technicians, audio technicians
as well as lighting technicians. Whilst
the follow spot crew have a permanent
position and thus are connected to the
system via cable, the gatekeepers move
about and thus have wireless beltpacks
that enables them to stay in contact.
is only a small space for us to work
with as the frequency space was
limited. We took on the responsibility
of managing the frequencies for all
the other companies involved in the
opening ceremony such as Showtec and
Glorious. We calculated the frequencies
to avoid intermodulations,” said Torsten
Begemann, Lead RF Engineer, Riedel.
Of significance to the smooth flow of
the performance, was that Riedel had
provided FM Mass Monitoring. The
system is based on a VHF-transmitter
providing one-way communications
to many receivers. For the Opening
Ceremony cast members were provided
with an In-Ear Monitoring (IEM) device
that fed them with communications and
the music. This was an important aspect
as the performers were all on the field
where they experienced inadvertently a
delay of the audio being synchronised to
what is actually happening. The dancers
for example, needed to be synchronised
to the actual sound and not the audio
from the speakers, which means they
needed to hear the sound before the
audience did. All the different group
of performers had their own channel of
communications so as not to interfere
with each other. This enabled the
respective field cast and choreographers
to talk to the respective group of
performers without any cross-over
communication.
“It's a wonderful feeling when you cross
boundaries and political lines to come
together and cheer for each other. At
the end of the day, this event was about
celebrating human beings and what we
share. I think it’s a very touching picture
with a very warming objective,” declared
LD Mac Chan.
Altogether 3000 FM receivers were used
over 3 FM channels.
For the broadcast communication and
signal distribution, Riedel supplied the
RockNet digital audio network system.
RockNet delivered the main audio feeds
such as from the announcers and the
music as well as the communication
amongst the showcallers and tech
callers. This enabled for example the
cameramen to have their cameras
positioned in the right position for the
broadcast takes.
Frequency management was critical
as there were a number of frequencies
on use during the ceremony. “There
The SEA Games Opening Ceremony was
broadcast live on national TV and across
South-East Asia, reaching an estimated
audience of 600 million. The evening
culminated in the lighting of the Games
cauldron, an honour which was given to
former footballer Fandi Ahmad and his
eldest son Irfan and saw the 28th SEA
Games kicked-off in great style.
www.seagames2015.com
List Of Companies Involved:
Projection:
www.hexogonsol.com
www.coolux.de
www.tsm-int.com
Lighting:
www.showtecgroup.com
www.robe.cz
www.claypaky.it
www.martin.com.sg
www.vari-lite.com
www.dts-lighting.com
Audio:
nexo-sa.com
www.optocore.com
www.show-company.com
www.shure.com
www.enepl.com.sg
Communications
www.riedel.net
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Exploring The Great Outdoors
©Jim Lee Photography
H
olding outdoor events is a given on almost all
continents (err...we're not too sure about Antartica!).
The huge summer festivals in the Americas and Europe
gets thousands of bodies pumping to great music. The
countries in the tropics, like those in South-East Asia also hold
a number of outdoor events. In fact the number of outdoor
events seems to be growing year after year.
Events held outdoors open up doors to a world of creative
opportunities, while also enabling organisers to pack more
people in at an event. For rental & staging companies, a key
element that must always be considered is the weather. The
climate has become unpredictable thus this is one key factor
the production companies have to pay careful attention to
when it comes to outdoor events.
There have been countless successfully staged outdoor events
as well as some disastrous ones. Many of the successful events
happen because of meticulous planning. To get a feel of what
needs to be looked into, E-Tech Asia, rounded up Stephen
Lieberman, President of SJ Lighting, Inc, who has been in the
business for over 20 years, together with the reputable 40-year
old company P.A. People Pty Ltd of Sydney, Australia and a
leading manufacturer of hardware products and structural
solutions, Prolyte Group, to give us their critical inputs
regarding outdoor events.
All our contributors agreed unanimously that weather is
a critical factor that rental & staging companies must be
prepared for when setting up their systems.
But that is not the be all and end all as there are other factors
that need to be considered.
Stephen Lieberman lists down his top five tips on what
production companies should consider when doing a live
outdoor event:
1. Proper pre-production of equipment meaning all lighting,
audio, video fixtures, etc, should be prepared, addressed
and labelled.
2. Co-ordinated load in schedule with other vendors –
ensuring that there is no conflict of workspace, loading
dock and labour.
3. Heavy machinery and generator package must be ordered
in advance. Knowing that you will need forklifts, lull, lifts,
etc.
4. Labour call – knowing how many stage hands you need
for loading, loadout, showcall.
5. You can never be “too prepared”...you have to stay ahead
of the game so that when unexpected delays occur – and
they will – you have breathing room to catch back up.
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Stephen adds, “Outdoor festivals can be some of the most
rewarding productions to be a part of… while at the same time
presenting very unique challenges based on several things:
Location – Geographically… what country you are in – what the
site conditions are… what the weather is.
I would say, the one constant that all production designers
face when dealing with outdoor events is the likelihood that
inclement weather will inhibit your ability to get your job
done… the possibility of damaging equipment, stopping the
work flow, and even postponing or cancelling the show.
Several years ago at Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas,
we experienced wind gusts of up to 70mph… due to the
dangerous nature of this condition; we had to shut down
the event for the night. The safety of the audience takes
precedence over everything else.”
Stephen's company specialises in lighting and as far as lighting
for outdoor events are concerned, he only has one important
criteria, “The fixture needs to be reliable. It can have all the
bells and whistles but if it fails, all else is irrelevant.”
The Audio Component
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understand and plan for; example, how do you get power and
signal across 4 lanes of traffic on a busy intercity road? How do
you get a show network across the harbour on two separate
paths? Careful planning and detailed site surveys and keeping
all interested parties in the loop is still the best method.
Designing and delivering the best available technology for the
task and context.
The changes in expectations of a distributed audio system:
they are no longer just a paging and emergency PA systems
- these days they are expected to deliver DJ’s, music and
bands performances in a fully zone controlled environment.
Delivering on these expectations with traditional PA systems is
not possible - so investment in new technologies that are fit for
purpose has been the way forward.”
Travis further adds, “The main considerations in relation to
deploying site-wide PA these days is covering the required
area to the SPL level and frequency response that the event
demands without annoyance to those living in and around
the site. Starting a DJ at 6am in the middle of Sydney on
a weekend if not done right, will have some very unhappy
neighbours!”
Common mistakes that production companies might overlook
according to Travis, include lack of weather protection from
the sun, wind, rain or dust for the equipment; Cable paths
poorly planned for and lack of access to the site. Lack of a
coordinated bump in - i.e. generator not turning up on time, so
everyone is waiting for power.
Roof Systems and Trussing solutions
©Forsk Ink, Philippines
Travis Henry, Manager Event Communications of the P.A.
People Pty Ltd highlights that apart from all that nature throws
at an outdoor event, there are unique challenges where
audio is concerned, “Distance is often the biggest hurdle to
Roof systems and trusses are without doubt one of the most
important elements to consider in terms of weather. Marina
Prak, Head of Marketing, Prolyte Group comments, “Just try to
hold an umbrella during heavy winds. The forces that you feel
are also working on a roof structure, however the roof surface
often is like 500 times bigger! Any covered roof structure is
vulnerable to weather conditions.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
©ProMontage, Venezuela
“Anyone can be successful in ideal conditions...it is the person who can overcome
challenges when faced with adversity at the most inopportune times...that’s what
separates the elite from the rest.”
- Stephen Lieberman
President of SJ Lighting, Inc
Numerous accidents with outdoor stages have taught us
that weather is a vital factor in the risk analyses of building
an outdoor structure. Apart from provisions against foreseen
weather conditions, like wind, rain, sandstorms, etc. one should
always be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions
and how these can affect the structure and crowd safety.”
She adds, “Accidents like the Indiana State Fair have shown us
just how quickly weather conditions can change dramatically.
It’s important to monitor the weather continuously and to have
a safety protocol in place (and all staff informed) should the
weather change. Being able to react quickly and adequately at
such times is paramount.”
Marina highlights that the following aspects must be
considered when building outdoor structures:
1. Environmental conditions such as subsoil and weather
conditions must be taken into consideration.
2. Understanding the regulations and standards in relation
to different countries.
(Prolyte roof systems comply to Eurocode (EC0, EC1, EC3, EC9),
EN-13814, EN13782 and EN-12385)
3. Ballast and guy-wires. Applying sufficient ballast and guywiring is an essential part of roof building. Unfortunately
too often these are not applied or not applied properly.
4. Appointment of a competent supervisor. Each roof build
needs a competent supervisor among the technical staff.
Building a roof structure is like building a medium to large
sized building – with all risks involved.
Be Prepared Always
When it comes to roof structures and truss, it is important that
no short-cuts are taken and that only systems that comply to
strict codes are used. Prolyte Group takes an active approach
not only from the design stand point of its solutions but
also conducts regular trainings and seminars to ensure that
technical teams are trained rightly for the job.
Travis Henry also points out that other than knowing and
understanding the environment be it weather or physical,
knowing what you are setting up and its capacity to be
adapted to changing client requirements or environmental
conditions and being prepared for that is important.
Stephen Lieberman, sums it up best, “Anyone can be
successful in ideal conditions – ideal circumstances… it is
the person who can overcome challenges when faced with
adversity at the most inopportune times. When you lose power
as the doors are opening… when your console crashes as the
headliner walks on stage… when “murphy’s law” is executed.
Being prepared and staying calm when things seem to be at
their worst… that’s what separates the elite from the rest.”
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Forsc Ink Swears By Prolyte Roof Systems
In 2003, Philip invested in his first Prolyte ST roof system. “We
opened up a Pandora’s box in the Philippines,” recalls Philip.
“We set a benchmark in the Philippines – Prolyte was so much
in demand that, as a result, people from the industry started
to use the name Prolyte also for other products. However we
have never doubted to stay true to this brand. The quality and
the fitting are just unmatched.”
Nowadays Truss Works has 3 full ST roof systems and 2 ARC
roofs in its rental fleet, furthermore they also own additional
trussing and ProLyft hoists.
Manila-based Forsc Ink owner Philip Santos and Menze van
der Sluis, Prolyte Asia Pacific, go a long way. They met at the
USITT in Anaheim, somewhere back in 1998 or 1999. They kept
in close contact ever since, with Menze gradually convincing
Philip of the quality of Prolyte systems. Eventually this led to
Philip’s first investment in a Prolyte ground support system.
Based on the feedback and experience with that system, Philip
was convinced he could move a step further. He founded Truss
Works, a company dedicated to renting out complete roof
systems.
“Even after 12 years these systems operate flawlessly” Philip
continues, “During an event on New year’s Eve, Manila was
hit by the tail of a typhoon, when the storm calmed down, our
Prolyte system still stood proud, where other constructions had
major problems or even collapsed.”
With the Prolyte roof systems rented out on a weekly basis
Philip does not doubt the worth of the initial investment. “The
total investment may be higher, choosing for Prolyte, but over
the long run, this brand is true to its promises, and it really
offers unrivalled quality”.
Menze and Philip have build a strong relationship over these
years, “Prolyte is simply there for you when you need them”
concludes Philip.
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PALM EXPO 2015:
The Show Changes Guard, Gets Bigger and Wider
By Ram Bhavanashi
PALM EXPO 2015 – the 15th edition of the annual ensemble of pro audio, rental and staging industries of
India – held under new management in Mumbai in May end, appeared to better its best, and set itself on
a new course of growth, albeit challenges. Looked holistically, the three-day event not only grew in size
and scale, but also brought some promises to the fore. An ETA report:
• Show Floor spread : >21,916 sqm
• Number of exhibitors: 166
• Number of brands: 400+
• Products on display: >5000
• Visitors: >24,000
• Highlights:
- Yamaha occupied entire Hall
2B&C, taking 1150sqm.
“PALM Expo has once again
proved to be an ideal platform
for building the commerce of
Pro Sound & Light market in
India. With over 90 pc growth
in floor space, it was evident
that the industry is all geared to
take the next big leap.”
- Ramesh Chetwani,
Executive Director, PALM Expo India
The 2015 edition of PALM Expo – 15th
year in the running – while improving
its numbers, essentially appeared to
consolidate and expand what it had
initiated in the previous edition of the
annual fare. The event’s floor spread got
bigger and wider; number of exhibitors,
brands and products they brought to floor
scaled up; booths got bigger; technical
programming appeared getting more
focused; and its two big innovations from
last year – the Demo Cube and the DJ
Soundscape – got more demonstratively
bigger and louder. So, many measurable
positives, and coming from under a new
management, and, of course a handful of
challenges too.
For one- PALM Expo had a change of
guard early this year, with the event’s
erstwhile promoter Diversified India
transferring the ownership to Londonbased ITE Group PLC’s Indian subsidiary
ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt.
Ltd.
Bose Demo Cube
The event’s impact this year got more
demonstrative, essentially in the Demo
Cubes and the DJ SoundScape. Bose
and HiTech occupied the two Demo
Cubes this year, whilst Yamaha decided
on a different strategy from last year by
taking up space in the Hall beside the
Exhibitor Registration site and occupying
a massive 1150sqm space. Bose Corp
made it more of a technology demo
rather than just product demo – with
technical presentations by its global tech
execs on a large screen whilst Yamaha
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Yamaha’s expansive floor space
la Musikmesse fashion- with an expansive
floor space for product showcasing, and
an acoustically-treated enclosure for
product action-demo with popular young
Indian singers such as Shibani Kashyap;
renowned Russian guitarist Victory
Smolski; and percussionist Zak Bond.
For one, Shibani appeared to steal the
thunder with her “ho gayi hai mohabbat”
number and more.
The DJ SoundScape – upping the
ante from where it stopped last
year – appeared to have turned the
biggest feature at this year’s PALM with
reportedly over 400 DJs registering
for DJ conferencing and championship
programmes. It brought together some
of India’s top DJs and musicians along
with leading industry professionals who
spoke to packed audiences on trends of
music business. The DJ Championship
programme appears to be evolving into
a gravity centre at PALM for aspiring and
pro DJs.
The Open Line Array feature this
year – we were told – got a little finer
with a golf cart service to help visitors
move comfortably between the LA
area and the exhibition halls. More, the
Music Expo has moved to VIP parking
area under a new sturdy fully covered
structure, with a fairly-comforting degree
of air-conditioning wafts that were
missing in the main exhibition hall for a
good part of the show.
The Line Array Demo area featured 11 brands
this year
Harman Professional India sought to
bring more nerve and verve to the event
with its Harman Live Arena fare- a whole
big host of performers and bands such as
Sivamani, Ragas2Riches, Func, Bombay
Bassment, Demonic Resurrection,
Dhruv and Niladri, Victronica, Caralisa
Monteiro, and more…
New Comers, New Deals,
and New Directions
In line with the PALM convention, the
event did have its own share of new
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comers, new deals announcements, and
some new directions too. Some of the
most significant announcements have
been the arrival of Music Group with an
exclusive national distributor – Alphatec
– British lighting design major ChamSys
coming through a deal with Jagmag
Electric Co, and MA Lighting appointing
Modern Stage Service as its exclusive
distributor for India.
Music Group and Alphatec join together to
bring a wide array of solutions to the floor
There have been at least a dozen new
comers to the show – mostly from
lighting domain – in addition to the
repeat visitors such as Epson and TOA,
adding to the increase in the number
of exhibitors. There have been some
significant misses as well, such as
Reynolds, and Drego.
The Show Floor…
A spread of 21,916 sqm, 166 exhibitors,
showcasing over 400+ brands and 5000
products –some of them coming to the
region, and world markets for the first
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time – that’s an expansive fare! Seeking
to steal the thunder from the rest were,
of course, quite a handful. Modern Stage
Service continued to maintain its lead
with the event’s largest booth measuring
over 500 sqm, followed by Imax Lighting
(they had 252 sqm space), Alphatec,
Ahuja Radios, Harman, IES, etc.
A distributor-dominated event that
PALM Expo is, it did have a fairly good
share of manufacturers coming direct
- Bose; Harman; Bosch (Eletro-Voice);
Sennheiser; TOA; Philips, Pioneer and
Osram.
the player can select between 3/4 and
4/4 time signatures. Other product
highlights included Soundcraft V1
mixer; JBL EON portable speakers with
Bluetooth control; JBL SRX800 series;
DBX DriveRack; Martin Pro Rush Gobo
projector and M6 console.
Harman India has also brought to market
yet another user-friendly programme
of equipment financing. The service,
however, would be available to those
who buy equipment worth over INR
5,000,000 (close to 80,000 USD).
From the Audio Domain
Evidently, the audio segment at PALM
Expo 2015 is dominated by Harman who
made a slew of sorts on the show floor.
Making their biggest presence thus far
at the event, the audio major not only
brought a slew of products to the floor
but also used it to create its own kind
of powerful impact on the industry with
some innovate programming offers. The
most important being the H-APPI app – a
24/7 mobile service – aimed at supporting
professional audio customers anytime,
anywhere. (Refer to News page 24)
The DigiTech TRIO Band Creator being
demonstrated at the Harman booth
Product demos from Harman included,
among others, most noticeably, the
DigiTech TRIO Band Creator. Simply said,
the TRIO listens to the way one plays,
and automatically generates bass and
drum parts that match the song being
played. The player just needs to plug the
guitar into TRIO, press the footswitch
to teach TRIO the chords and rhythm,
then press the footswitch again to
start playing with his/her own personal
band. The system provides for seven
music genres to choose from Blues,
Pop, Alternative Rock, Rock, Country,
R&B, and Jazz. Up to twelve song styles
will be available for each genre and
Fuat Koro, Director, Global Sales & Marketing,
Professional Systems Division, Bose with the
F1 Model 812 speakers)
BOSE Corporation brought to show for
the first time in India, its F1 Model 812
Flexible Array Loudspeaker that enables
the user to shape their sound coverage
through four different configurations.
This powered portable loudspeakers let
the user control their vertical coverage
pattern by simply pushing or pulling the
array into position to create “straight”,
“C”, “J” or “reverse J” coverage
patterns. Once the pattern is set, the
system automatically changes the EQ
to maintain optimum tonal balance for
each coverage pattern. Engineered with
a flexible array of eight high-output mid/
high drivers, a high-powered 12-inch
woofer, a lower crossover point and
1,000-watt amplifier, the loudspeaker
delivers high SPL performance while
maintaining vocal and midrange
clarity that’s dramatically better than
conventional loudspeakers.
Electro-Voice brought to show its X-LINE
Advance line arrays demonstrated
prominently on its booth, apart from the
EVID S44 Compact Sound systems, and
EKX portable loudspeakers. Claimed
to bring to place an unprecedented
performance-to-size for installed
and concert sound applications, with
Tushar Srivastava, Johanness Huth, and
Santosh Kumar of Electro-Voice (Bosch) with
EV’s X-LINE system
improved Hydra wave-shaping devices,
high output transducers, and proprietary
FIR-Drive optimization, the new-look
X-LINE systems are taken to be top of
the line array systems on market.
Sennheiser India’s products demo was
highlighted by its launch of AVX wireless
microphones, apart from the D1 range
of wireless microphones, and Neumann’s
legendary U47-Collector’s Edition
microphone, coming back to PALM, and
. Besides these, the German audio major
also highlighted its show with Apart
Audio’s Mask-12 and Mask-12T cabinet
loudspeakers.
Japanese audio major TOA Corporation
highlighted its product displays with
AM-1 array microphones, and HX-7B line
array speakers.
Kolkata-based Indian manufacturer
Sonodyne International brought to
show floor three new professional
reference monitor models. The new
launches included SM3300, which is
a high definition mid field monitor;
PM Series of professional active
loudspeakers; and SRT Series studio
monitors.
From the distributor’s front, industry
majors such as HiTech Audio, Sun
InfoNet, ProVisual Audio,GM Audio,
and Rivera Digitech, apart from the new
entrant Alphatec accounted for a major
floor space and show. The new entrant
Alphatec, coming with the exclusive
India distribution agreement with the
Music Group demonstrated a big range
that included products from the Group’s
brands- Midas, KlarkTeknik Turbosound,
Bugera, and Behringer.
Truss Exchange Programme
Exchange your old truss for
brand-new Prolyte truss
For each kilogram of old truss you
trade in you will get 5 times the scrap
value of aluminium
No handling, no fuss - Prolyte will
arrange delivery and pick-up of
discarded truss
Keeping it green - Truss materials will
be scrapped and recycled
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Rivera International brought its ranges
from Radial, Atlas Sound, Tone Art,
SoundTube, and Ansata brought d&b
audiotechnik’s Y-series line arrays Y-8
and Y-10 installed system LAs, besides
the Max-2 stage monitors, and D-20
amplifiers.
The Modern Stage booth was half occupied
by Christie and Dataton showcase
ProVisual Audio Booth
ProVisual Audio demonstrated its
popular ranges from its major principal
brands QSC and Audio Technica. The
QSC brands included the Touchmix-S
series, AcousticDesign series of
surface mount speaker AD-S4T, and
AcousticCoverage series of AC-C4T; ACC6T; AC-S4T; and AC-S6T ceiling mount
speakers. This apart, the distributor also
demoed QSC’s GXD-4 and 8-channel
power amplifiers.
Audio Technica ranges on the
booth included the ES947/LED and
945LED cardioid condenser boundary
microphones, apart from the ATND971
boundary microphones. The booth also
had the ATW series of headphones used
for various professional applications.
SunInfoNet brought to floor popular
products from all its principals- Shure,
Quest, Allen&Heath, and Nexo. The
key highlights of the product displays
included Shure’s PSM-300 personal
monitor system, and PG Alta series of
microphones; Allen&Heath’s Qu-32
digital mixers, Zed 1000 mixer ranges,
and AB168 audio rack with 16 inputs and
8 outputs; and Quest Engineering’s QM700 loudspeakers as well as QTA digital
amplifiers.
GM Audio, India distributor for D.A.S.
Audio demonstrated the Spanish
major’s 210A and 208A Event Line
Array solutions, apart from the Vantec
portable speaker systems. There have
been a host of other distribution
majors – Sound Team brought Genelec
8351 speakers; Harness showed OHM
speaker systems, apart from new
highlights from RAM Audio’s S6004, and
Z440 power amplifiers; HiTech Audio
showed Bose, RCF, DiGiCo systems;
Modi Digital showed up with Auro
3D, RME and Violet Design systems;
Sonotone brought P-Audio systems;
Jagmag Electric appointed as Chamsys
distributor in India
That apart, the distribution major
showcased a range of lighting solutions
from Danish lighting solutions provider
SGM Lighting. Further, MDS also
demonstrated a whole big range of its
own brand of Showlite lighting solutions.
The Lighting and Visual
Aspect
IES exhibited a whole big new range of
products from its newly added principals,
besides those from its existing partners
Robe, Martin Audio, and Lumen Radio.
Prominent among those exhibited were
Avolites’ Titan lighting control and
Ai video control, and Madrix lighting
control software.
Elsewhere on the show floor, Mumbaibased Jagmag Electric Co. exhibited
latest lighting design ranges from its
newest partner ChamSys.
• German lighting console major MA
Lighting has appointed Modern Stage
Service (MSS)
• British lighting console leader Avolites
appointed Integrated Entertainment
Solutions (IES)
• British lighting control solutions player
ChamSys appointed Jagmag Electric
There have been a host of other lighting
solutions exhibitors occupying large floor
spaces. Prominent among them were
Dhawan Stagecrafts who brought a
host of new ranges from Clay Paky; LBT
who demonstrated their IP67 LED fixture
solutions; iMAX Lighting who brought a
big range of spot washes, including the
Superray 330, and others from Lightsky
Lighting.
Perhaps the most strikingly visible
feature of PALM Expo 2015 has been
the Lighting exhibitors. Understandably,
there have been some very decisive
market movements from the domain,
and the same has flown on to the PALM
floor too. Noticeably, three lighting
solutions majors took to the PALM floor
through their newly appointed India
distributors:
Taking the lead as always has been
the Modern Stage Service, continuing
with its practice of largest booth and
flashiest product demos. Its show on
the floor was arguably dominated by
its visual solutions principals Christie
Digital Systems – who demonstrated a
270-degree curved projection solution
– and Dataton – who demonstrated 3D
mesh-model projection mapping solution
through its new WatchOut 6.0 version.
While Christie and Dataton occupied
almost half of its floor space, MSS
showcased its newest principal MA
Lighting’s DOT.2 lighting control console
solution with even prominence.
Trussing
Trussing solutions at this year’s PALM
were as usual dominated by Dutch
trussing major Prolyte Group who
brought their latest offerings of
heavyweight bearing rigging solutions.
Interestingly, this domain at the show
is also taken by iMAX Lighting who
demonstrated ICTC trusses and cases.
Overall, PALM Expo 2015 appeared
something for everyone who has a
connect with Pro Audio and Rental and
Staging industry.
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Highlights From The Show Floor
3rd Prolyte Campus Live Stage
team responsible for the sales of the
MA Lighting desks have also undergone
training to better understand the various
features that the desks provide.
Eshdeep Singh, Director, LBT
Chinese manufacturers. “We offer
stability, reliability and great features that
are better than the lower end Chinese
manufactured solutions. So we are priced
higher than the Chinese solutions but
lower than the International solutions,”
said Eshdeep Singh, Director, LBT.
For the third time, Prolyte Group
brought their successful and exhaustive
seminar programe to PALM Expo.
“Bringing knowledge to the people
involved, with day-to-day practical side
of it, is our way of contributing to safe
working practices and building skills and
expertise” said Prolyte spokesperson
Marina Prak.
The seminars were held Live during
the show and were free for all visitors.
Prolyte Brand Manager Ivo Mulder
presented the seminars sharing his
experiences from daily practice.
There were two presentations. The first
touched on outdoor structures and
environmental influences - the effect
of wind loading on outdoor structures
and why proper ballast is important and
the other was also related to outdoor
structures but was concentrated on safe
set-up procedures - the how’s and why of
guy-wires and where and how to apply
these on outdoor structures.
MA Lighting Appoints Modern
Stage Services
MA Lighting has appointed Modern
Stage Services as its exclusive distributor
in India. According to Franco Zaghini,
Director of Business Development, MA
Lighting, the company’s objective is to
make the desk known all over India.
“We also need good, quick and efficient
support and Modern Stage is able to
provide that.” In respect to that, Modern
Stage has already set up a sales and
maintenance office in Calcutta to give
better assistance to the market in the
South of India and are in the midst of
finalising a service centre in Mumbai as
well. Their office in Delhi will provide
support for the North of India. The
Davinder Wadhwa, Director of Modern
Stage Services highlights, “We see great
potential for MA Lighting in the Indian
market. It is a reputable brand and is well
known for its products throughout the
world and there is high praise within the
lighting industry for MA Lighting boards.
The ease of learning is what
differentiates the MA Lighting consoles
from its competitors. As more and more
clients are looking for easy and durable
solutions for their projects which include
corporate museums, lighting rental
companies and places of worship, MA
seems to be just the right solution for it.
In fact we have already sold 8 of MA
Lighting’s dot2 consoles. The market in
India is transitioning from low to better
quality solutions and clientsHighlights
From The Show Floor
www.modernstageservice.in
www.malighting.com
Home Grown LBT Soars With
Lighting Solutions
LBT (Lumen Bright Technology),
established in 2006 in New Delhi has
over the years grown by leaps and
bounds. Showcasing a range of lighting
fixtures, the company positions itself
between the top end international
lighting manufacturers and lower end
This year the focus at the exhibition for
LBT was related to LED technology and
their IP67 range of lighting fixtures. “Our
solutions are manufactured in China but I
would say we are an ODM (Own Design
Manufacturer). We have a seasoned
professional consultant from Germany
who works with us for our lighting fixture
design. We use European hardware and
lamps from GE and Philips. We pride
ourselves in our quality and reliability.”
LBT has forty different models currently
and according to Eshdeep has been used
at Bollywood studios, national television
studios and are also well used amongst
the EDM concerts. “I am pleased to say
that users aspire to get our products,
which makes us really happy. There
is much potential in India we are
continuously gaining momentum.”
www.lbtpro.com
Integrated Entertainment
Solutions Grows Its Portfolio
IES is known for its stable of premium
brands that it represents and at this
year’s PALM India, the company unveiled
new brands that the company has
recently added to its portfolio.
IES has been appointed by Avolites as
the sole distributor for India where the
company will undertake local marketing,
training and support for Avolite’s Titan
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Kekul Sheth and Rasesh Parekh of IES
product ranges, in addition to sales
for the Indian market. Rasesh Parekh,
Director, commented, “Avolites is
already a popular brand in India and
we are happy to be associated with
them. As a pure distribution company,
we believe IES will be able to further
enhance the sales of Avolites solutions in
India.”
Robert Juliat is another new brand that
IES has taken on. “RJ had identified us
as a company that is able to handle highend products and will work together with
them to explore the market together.
In our opinion there are no high quality
Followspots in India. It is of course going
to take some time to move the solution
due to the market’s sensitivity for pricing
but we believe we can persuade the
market to look at reliability, quality and
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other key features other than pricing,”
said Rasesh.
Also shown at the stand was Madrix – a
software solution from Germany that
is specifically targeted at control of
LED lighting fixtures across different
applications offering versatility for its
users.
Of course, IES also showcased all their
other quality brands including Robe
lighting fixtures, Martin Audio solutions.
Lumen Radio amongst others.
www.iesolns.com
Photo Gallery
1. Ansata sh owcased at its booth d&b
audiotechnik's xC-Series, xS-Series,
J-Series and Y-Series speakers.
2. MRH Digital Systems demonstrated
Dynacord PowerMate 3 mixers and
Mipro solutions such as the AT-70W
and AT-90W wideband extension
antennas.
3. The GM Audio booth featured D.A.S.
Audio Event Line Array and Vantec
solutions.
4. Over at the Cinetekk booth, taking
centre-stage were KV2 Audio solutions
from their large venue ES system and
K-RIG to their smaller range Active EX
speakers and Passive ESD speakers.
The company also participated in
the outdoor line array demonstration
featuring the KV2 VH-D system.
5. The popular Harman PALM Live Arena
once again featured a mix genre of
music and musicians to the delight
of visitors. Not only did the Arena
showcase the multiple talents that
India had to offer but it of course also
showcased the total solutions from
lighting to sound that Harman is able
to offer.
6. Dhawan Stagecrafts Pvt Ltd showcased
a full range of Clay Paky lighting fixture
solutions at its booth.
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The Arrival of Alphatec, Music Group Together
“We will have a dedicated team structure
to take this initiative forward,” explained
Devasis. “Our target is to reach out PA
dealers, Rental and Staging, and other
B2B market players. We will have onboard dedicated trainers from Midas
and Behringer to begin with, and add up
other brands as we move ahead.”
Alphatec intends to conduct a series
of roadshows across the country to get
message into the market segments and
players.
I
n one of the most significant
developments in Indian Pro audio
industry, Music Group, and newlyinstituted, Kolkata-based Alphatec Audio
Video have come together towards
pursuing a combined business fortunes
in the rapidly growing industry. While
the news of the big development was
out a few weeks in the run-up to the
PALM Expo 2015, both the groups
chose to make the event show floor
platform in Mumbai to make the decisive
announcement.
Interestingly, it’s a new journey for both
the groups. The move is Music Group’s
entry step to Indian market, it’s an
expanded, purely-distribution role for
Alphatec.
demanding nothing but highest quality
products, service and assurance,” he
said. “We believe it’s time we introduced
top brands of Music Group to Indian
clientele. We are happy about our
association with Music Group.”
According to him, it’s a pure distribution
initiative on a national level, with the
objective of connecting around 300
towns in India. Having already set up a
15,000 square feet warehouse facility in
Kolkata, the company is contemplating
setting up one more in Delhi shortly, as
also back them up with at least 15-20
service centres all over the country in
about three months’ time.
According to Karan Kathuria, Senior
Manager, Customer Management,
Professional Division-APAC at Music
Group, the pro audio conglomerate
has such a wide basket of products
and solutions that it addresses every
segment of the market, and application.
In a diverse market that India is, Music
Group’s solutions will address them
better than the most.
“Indian market plays a critical role in the
overall industry growth in APAC as far
as ProAV market is concerned,” he said.
“We are sure that with a convincing and
impacting representation of Music Group
in India through Alphatec Audio Video,
we have a great future.”
www.alphatec.co.in
www.music-group.com
Alphatec’s founder-managing director
Devasis Barataki who had been one of
the founding directors of the Kolkatabased Ace Acoustics – a Harman
distribution and integration partner for
Eastern India – decided to move on
from the dual role of SI-cum-distribution
to pure-distribution from a bigger and
wider platter.
“Demand for world class pro audio,
video products and solutions in India
has been growing at a rapid pace.
Facility owners, A/V professionals,
sound engineers and consultants are
now more discerning than ever; they are
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BroadcastAsia2015 Goes Over-The-Top
Among the highlights of this year's show, OTT content was seen to be on the rise and BroadcastAsia2015
was right there with it
Singapore's one and only trade
exhibition, Broadcast Asia (BCA)
returned to the halls of the Marina Bay
Sands Convention Centre for a 4-day
run in June. Besides bringing the best
in what broadcast has to offer, the show
brought 48,000 attendees from 101
countries and regions together to discuss
the top trends and strategies needed
to compete in the rat-race that is the
professional trade industry.
One such trend that seemed to be on
everyone's mind was the rise of smart
device ownership and how consumers
are becoming more hungry for portable
content that they can access at any time
and any location. Recognising this trend,
organisers, Singapore Exhibition Services
(SES), presented the latest in Over-TheTop (OTT) content and 4K technology,
media asset management and video
analytics.
OTT is shaping up to be a game changer
in the TV industry, and the OTT market
is now on the fast track for expansion.
The global video-on-demand market
will be worth US$45.3 billion by 2018*.
Addressing this growth, BCA hosted
the TV Everywhere! Zone which gave
visitors access to latest OTT solutions
available in the non-linear broadcasting
value-chain. More than 110 exhibitors,
including Accedo, Brightcove, Ericsson,
Limelight Networks and Nice People
At Work (NPAW), are showcasing how
their solutions enable the delivery of TV
everywhere.
“The OTT industry continues to evolve
rapidly, as users can be selective with
what content they want to consume,
when they want it, and on what devices.
Broadcasters, now more than ever,
must have granular awareness of the
performance of their service in order
to keep up with growing end-user
expectations and provide personalised
content and service,” says NPAW’s CEO,
Mr. Ferran Gutiérrez
Responding to the new addition at the
show, BroadcastAsia2015 delegate
and Senior Vice President of the Shorty
Awards & Muck Rack, Natan Edelsburg
said, “The social TV and second screen
track was absolutely outstanding this
year. 2014 and 2015 has seen some of
the biggest changes in OTT, social media
and the second screen and our panelists
and speakers represented all different
parts of the business. From gamification
to analytics and video this year's
BroadcastAsia was truly enlightening
when it came to understand the future
of TV.”
“BroadcastAsia is THE meeting place
for broadcasters in the region. The wide
spectrum of products and variety of
exhibitors allow me to choose the ideal
digital solutions for our company’s ICT
strategy,” said BroadcastAsia2015 visitor
Alain Roger Poirier, Chief Operating
Officer, Bloomberg TV Malaysia.
* Euromonitor, 2014:
http://www.euromonitor.com/singapore
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Hosted alongside sister shows,
CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT, BCA
occupied the top two levels of the
convention centre and was organised
into pavilions that featured exhibitors
from different countries in Asia. Not
surprisingly, the Singapore pavilion
seemed to have the highest amount of
footfall as it played host to exhibitors
such as MA lighting and Total Solution
Marketing.
Though the exhibition is targeted at
the broadcast market, exhibitors like
MA Lighting took the opportunity to
showcase their latest solutions in the Live
and Install markets as well.
Jens Poehlker considered the show a
hub to reach out to customers in the
SEA region. “If we attend KOBA and
Broadcast, we have covered Asia for the
industry. Customers that we've met here
have expressed strong interest in the
new range as it is simple, comfortable
and easy to use with a relevant price.”
The dot2 range consists of three lighting
consoles; dot2 core, dot2 XL-F, dot2
XL-B; two playback expansion wing
solutions; dot2 F-wing and dot2 B-wing
and the dot2 Node4 (1K) network output
node as well as the dot2 onPC console
software and the dot2 3D visualisation
software solutions.
MA Lighting’s Regional Sales manager,
Jens Poehlker
ETC Source Four LED
Released at Prolight + Sound in
Frankfurt, MA Lighting showcased the
dot2 lighting desk. A new range of
lighting consoles from the makers of
GrandMA range. Above all, the dot2
will feel familiar to theatrical users with
100mm faders that provide full access
to the master playback list at all times
and a tactile level wheel gives access
to lighting levels. Command-line syntax
is fully supported alongside graphically
assisted touch screen control of all the
features.
Like many others, Electronic Theatre
Controls (ETC) chose to exhibit through
their dealer. Housed at the AVLite booth,
ETC staff from Hong Kong made the trip
down to answer questions about the new
products and meet customers from all
over Asia.
The most interesting aspect of the
new range is that users can build a
solid foundation on their own before
attending any formal training. The
company website offers training videos,
online manuals, a software download
section as well as a link to the brand new
dot2 forum, enabling users from all over
the world to get what they need out of
their console.
Echoing the opinions of many others
at the show, Regional Sales Manager,
Part of the Source Four family, ETC
showcase the latest light engines of
Source Four LED Series 2. The Daylight
HD array produces coolest (4000 to
6500K) variable white light just like
natural sunlight, and the Tungsten HD
array creates warm (2700 to 4500K)
adjustable white light that mimics the
performance of tungsten fixtures. Their
temperatures and tints can be tweaked
to perfectly illuminate individual skin
tones, so they look great in person
and on camera. Both arrays output an
incredible amount of lumens in their
respective colour temperature range.
What’s more, the Source Four LED
Series 2 light engines not only accept
Source Four lens tubes, with the new
Fresnel adaptor, it turns into a wash light
with beautifully soft edges and even
distribution that can be moulded with
barn doors to the perfect shape.
As like many other ETC new products,
David Law, Sales Manager for ETC Asia
shared that the team are excited being
able to bring demo units to Asia with
the same pace globally. “This show
enables designers and programmers
from surrounding countries to learn
about the advances in technology so
they can apply it in their work. We knew
it would get a good response here and
we wanted everyone to be able to see it
in action.”
Eugene Yeo (center) with Lawrence Loh (left)
from A&L and their newest team member
from d3 Technologies
Regional distributors of Clay Paky,
Filmgear and now d3 Technologies(d3),
Acoustic & Lighting (A&L) took the show
as platform to introduce their newest
sponsor to the Asian industry as well as
to highlight the ever-popular Clay Paky
A.leda K20 and K10 luminaires.
Recently having secured the rights to
distribute d3, A&L hosted several minitraining sessions with d3 solutions. Focus
was on the flagship of the d3 pro range,
d3 4x4pro where guests were treated to
the benefits of using it to render a show
before a physical set-up. A highlight for
the 4x4pro in particular is that, you don't
have to wait for large files to be split and
distributed any more. It can play up to
32 HD layers of DXV/HAP content and
these can be split however you like, with
canvas sizes up to 16K pixels across.
Catering to the intended Broadcast
attendees, Eugene Yeo, Business
Development Manager at A&L, said this
was also the first time they showcased
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FilmGear, a leading manufacturer of
lights and camera accessories for the
motion picture and broadcast industry.
SIs at the show were definitely a force
to be reckoned with as well. Medios
Associates, specialists of design,
specification, installation and full
implementation, showed off their 20
years of experience by offering a full
spectrum of products.
One that seemed to attract a heavy
amount of traffic was the SOLO7 HD
Nano Transmitter from COBHAM
Broadcast. A ultra-mini COFDM digital
video transmitter that was specially
designed for Point-of-view and bodyworn applications. It enables viewers
high definition images and is one of the
lightest RF transmitters while still being
HD, HD SDI, HDMI capable.
According to Medios Engineer, Gerald
Kooi, it is able to cater to all cameras in
the market and is best used to establish
rugged wireless video links in all types
of condition, including mobile and urban
environments.
projection mapping and real-time
tracking ID-tags driven by the coolux
Pandoras Box Media Server.
Christie, which acquired coolux earlier
this year, has forged a closer partnership
with Total Solution Marketing – distributor
of coolux products in ASEAN – to offer
a more comprehensive range of visual
solutions to rental stagers and owners
of performing venues. This collaboration
elevates TSM to the status of an
authorized partner where it can provide
Christie visual solutions, such as 3DLP
projectors, with coolux media servers, as
a complete package to clients.
Roxie – the latest LED Followspot from
Robert Juliat
The TSM crew were also excited to
showcase Roxie, the new LED followspot
from Robert Juliat. Makers of the Merlin
followspot have now jumped on the LED
bandwagon with the latest addition to
their Grand Range with Roxie. Similar to
the dimensions and output of the Buxie,
Roxie is a 300w LED followspot that was
developed for the small venue market.
It comes in warm or cool white and
is available with four different lamp
options, each in a short or long throw
version. Considered as a professional
tool for professional people by Robert
Juliat Sales Director, Claus Spreyer, LED
technology is strong enough now that RJ
have decided to combine their expertise
with that technology.
With one of the largest booths at the
show, another integrator out in full force
was Total Solution Marketing (TSM).
Besides hosting a wicked industry party
after show hours, they also entertained
all types of guests with the an array
of Christie Roadster projectors that
were deployed to present eye-catching
LED vs tungsten light seemed to be
quite the debate at this year's show.
Speaking to many exhibitors, both
manufacturers and distributors, it
seemed to be a consensus that while
LED technology is getting close, it may
never be able to replace tungsten and
both are equally needed in any good
lighting arsenal.
Audio and its counterparts clearly
ruled on level 5 of the convention hall.
Not arranged into pavilions but rather
different booths in one expansive hall,
audio manufacturers and distributors
alike had larger booths to avoid the
congestion that came with high foot
traffic.
Andy Cooper (Manager, Pro Audio
Application Engineering) with Lawrence Tan
(Yamaha Music Asia, Assistant GM)
Yamaha highlighted Version 3.0 for
the CL and QL Digital Audio Consoles
that was made available in April. The
consoles have now been have now been
given a “broadcast” feature, stated
Lawrence Tan, Yamaha Music Asia,
Assistant General Manager. With V3.0,
adds features and functionality that will
increase the appeal of all CL and QL
series models for broadcast applications,
including 5.1 panning and monitoring
for surround broadcasts, and a newly
developed buss compressor that is ideal
for insertion in the stereo mix buss. Live
sound applications will benefit from a
new 8-band parametric EQ and real
time analyzer. CL and QL series console
files are interchangeable, so it is easy to
choose and combine models to ideally
accommodate live sound FOH and
monitoring as well as broadcast relay and
recording, from large scale applications
to the most basic. Additionally, fifth
major update to the StageMix App for
iPad was presented for the first time at a
show. Combined with the expanded CL/
QL V3.0 feature set, convenience and
flexibility have now taken centrestage
as users can produce for an array
of applications, from live sound to
broadcast relay and recording at venues.
Set for release in July, V1.7 of the
NUAGE software was also on display.
As most NUAGE users can attest, this
system has always been more than
just a DAW controller because of its
deep integration with high-level DAW
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software. Masami Koiwa, part of the
Audio Products Sales and Marketing
Division, shared that NUAGE V1.7
has become a “well-accepted system
for Pro Tools users as well, who want
compatibility as the heart of NUAGE is
the Steinberg Nuendo 7 which provides
an improved workflow.
A projection mapping showcase at the Panasonic booth
Prosumer and consumers alike could be
seen at the Sennheiser booth which once
again catered to all aspects of the audio
industry, For Broadcast they featured
the AVX wireless microphone system
for videographers. It enables users to
capture camera input sensitivity without
having to adjust the audio level of your
mic. It can also plug directly into the
XLR audio input with phantom power.
When you turn off your camera, the AVX
switches off as well and you save battery
power. There are a total of 4 sets that
vary between the types of clip-on mics
and handheld transmitters. Catered
toward the high level prosumer.
“No tweaking is needed for the AVX,”
said Sennheiser Marketing Manager,
Carolyn Chia. “It's the smallest receiver
in market that allows you to maximise 2
channels and is directly mounted directly
into the camera.”
Focusing on performers, Sennheiser also
unveiled their new Evolution Wireless
D1 microphone series. Hard-wearing
but gentle on acoustics, the Evolution
Wireless D1 mic system allows users
to let loose and perform thanks to the
automatic frequency management, easy
operation and reassuring reliability that
comes with all Sennheiser products.
As with previous years, Panasonic
created a miniature Panasonic world
which consisted of a dedicated
room full of Panasonic solutions for
various markets and a demonstration
of projection mapping featuring d3
Technologies and Panasonic projectors.
This was also a way to introduce the
industry to the new PT-RQ13K 4K+
Projector. The new projector is set to
rule large exhibition venues, virtual
reality theatres, rental and staging, and
control room applications. It boast 4K+
image quality via the Quad Pixel Drive
technology and design improvements
like a fail-safe dual-drive laser optical
engine that ensures up to 20,000 hours
of bright, long-lasting and maintenancefree operation. Its Geometric Adjustment
feature allows it to project onto curved
or spherical surfaces, and the availability
of terminals such as DIGITAL LINK
and 3G-SDI inputs further extends the
projector’s flexibility
It will be made available in December
2015 with a list price of USD99,000.
Adding more value to the show for
the Broadcast market was the Post
Production Hub. Industry heavyweights
Academy Award and BAFTA winning
re-recording mixer, Craig Mann and
co-founder and director of Widescreen
Media, Kevin Lau, lead the line-up as
experienced directors, colourists and
visual effects experts provided first-hand
industry expertise and experience for
technologies on showcase.
One of the main manufacturers
highlighted at the Post Production Hub
was Avid who brought users the next
phase of Avid Everywhere vision and an
array of new solutions to help artists,
creative teams and media enterprises
all work together as one global
community. Together with Craig Mann,
they mingled with the industry and
showcased solutions such as the Cloud
Collaboration for Post Production and
Modern collaborative workflow.
Connect with E-Tech Asia on Facebook
to get the first read on our exclusive
interview with Craig Mann and his
journey into the post-production world.
The next edition of BroadcastAsia will
return once again to Marina Bay Sands in
Singapore from 31 May – 3 June 2016.
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PALM Expo Spring Edition Excites
Trade Industry
Organizers look forward to Autumn edition to be held in August
P
ALM EXPO, the iconic event for
the Pro Audio, Lightings, Music
& Technology industry in China,
is back in year 2015 with two sessions.
The Spring session in the month of May
focused on Musical Instruments whereas
the autumn session in late August will
feature the Pro Audio, Lighting and
Technology sector.
The Autumn sessions, like the Spring, will
take place at the old China International
Exhibition Center (CIEC), Beijing, China.
Both are jointly organized by China
Entertainment Technology Association
and Informa Exhibitions.
The Spring session, which was took place
from the 21st to 24th May, concluded
with a resounding success of attracting
over 30,000 attendees within the four
days. The Musical Instrument Exhibition
welcomed over 700 participating
companies and brands covering a
total space of 40,000sqm, setting a
new record. The positive increment
of exhibiting companies signifies the
growing demand on musical instruments
in the Chinese Market and is aligned with
the national level policy to promote the
development of China's cultural industry
and to increase Chinese international
trade which will contribute to economic
exchanges.
The Musical Instrument Exhibition was
divided into a few segments namely:
electronic and keyboard, electroacoustic instrument class, ethnic musical
instruments category, string class,
percussion class, woodwind and brass
and other Chinese and western musical
instruments, composer and computer
equipment, musical instruments,
accessories, music production machinery
and equipment, musical instruments
field associations, media and publishing
organizations.
In response to the whole country, Xi
Jinping, general secretary of the Central
Party Committee actively called for the
revitalization of China's cultural industry,
promoting spiritual civilization and
pursuit to create the Chinese culture.
The China Entertainment Technology
Association and Informa Exhibition,
together with the organizing committee,
aimed to build a performing arts
equipment exhibition with technological
development acting as a benchmark that
strengthened scientific and technological
content at the show. This benefitted
majority of the exhibitors, and also
allowed professional attendees a deeper
understanding of Chinese culture.
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The organizing committees also specially
invited guest speakers, event judges,
and guest performances from China
Conservatory of Music, Shanghai
Conservatory of Music, scholars and
professors from Yangzhou University School
of Music, Tang Dynasty band, well-known
musicians and performers, as well as from
Chinese and foreign musical instruments
business experts and engineers.
As a continual effort to enhance the
exhibition experience, the organizers
provided a more personalized service
for exhibitors and visitors. In doing so,
registration to the event was improved
significantly. The pre-registration
network uses the innovative microchannel platform, which greatly simplifies
the registration procedures of exhibitors
and visitors improving the effectiveness
and efficiency of exhibition admission.
As for the trade visitor’s invitation,
the organizers invited delegates from
well-known professional institutions,
professional theater troupes, music
education institutions and other
professional audiences from South
America, South Korea and many other
countries.
In addition to the exhibition itself, a
series of on-site activities including
high-end forums, technical exchanges,
acoustic guitar contest, super musicians’
performances, new product launches
and other new technology activities
were held concurrently. “We believe
that the high-end technology exchange
forum, musical instruments industry's
technological development and
related instruments improving playing
techniques will play a significant role
in promoting the musical culture such
that it will benefit everyone,” said a
exhibition representative.
The autumn edition in August
(19th – 22nd) will be filled with more
excitement and anticipation for both
exhibitors and professional visitors.
To-date many established brands
have once again confirmed their
participation in this not-to-be-missed
show. They include Adamson, BMB,
d&b Audiotechnik, L-ACOUSTICS,
Harman Group, JBL, Martin Audio,
Nexo, Meyersound, Sennheiser,
Yamaha, and many more.
www.palmexpo.net
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PHILIPPINES
Art Venue Opens With Cutting-Edge ETC
Lighting System
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t the end of 2014, the Solaire
Resort and Casino in the
Philippines raised the curtain
on a luxurious new performance venue:
The Theatre at Solaire. The fan-shaped,
1,760-seat music hall is equipped with
ETC Sensor3 power control, a Unison
Paradigm architectural system, and an
Eos Ti entertainment-lighting control
system.
The Theatre at Solaire is the highlight
of the Solaire Resort and Casino, and
is considered to be the most advanced
theatre in the Philippines. Its stage
technology system was designed and
specified by Coherent Design, a Las
Vegas-based theatrical consulting group.
They faced a unique challenge due to
the fact that there are few theatres in the
country. Having technical support nearby
was an absolute necessity, especially
when it came to programming and
commissioning the system.
non-dimmable circuit quickly is a huge
advantage,” explained Starck.
“The experience that ETC Asia had in
similar facilities and the training they
were able to give to the local integrator
was essential to pulling the project off
in an extremely condensed timeframe,”
said David Starck, Managing Partner of
Coherent Design. He has worked with
ETC for many years and has faith in the
company’s products and service.
The venue also employs an Eos Ti lighting
desk with 8,000 outputs. The flagship
console of the Eos family, Eos Ti provides
the bold features and increased control
capacity that the iconic venue requires.
6 x ETC Sensor3 power control racks
fitted with 576 modules, including
ThruPower modules, were specified
and installed. “The ThruPower modules
are ideal for the Solaire project and
most projects these days. More and
more lighting instruments are going to
LED and movers, so having the ability
to switch from a dimmable to a true
Additionally, an ETC Unison Paradigm
architectural control system is used
for houselights and worklights. Starck
explained, “The Paradigm system was
the only logical choice to bring it all
together and allow for houselight control
from both the in-house console and
from any touring consoles. It also allows
for easy control by staff for all of the
back-of-house lights, such as the in the
galleries, grid, and control booths.”
www.etcconnect.com
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SINGAPORE
By Elissa Nadine
Universal AV Ups The Ante At McGettigan’s
Clarke Quay
Rental House Moves Into Integration With HARMAN Distributors, Mahajak SKM
M
cGettigan's Clarke Quay is the
shiny new brainchild from the
family behind the McGettigan's
brand of pubs. Originating from Dublin
in 1960, McGettigan's has grown to
become an award-winning restaurant
bar that is known for offering the best
selection of modern Irish food, culture
and entertainment.
Expanding into South-East Asia has
always been a part of McGettigan's
business strategy, explained Caitlin
Murphy, Business Development Manager
of McGettigan's Clarke Quay, the new
Singapore outlet. “In total, there are 9
McGettigan's bars all over the world.
We've got outlets in the UAE, New
York and soon enough, one in the UK.
Not forgetting our original outlets in
Ireland. We wanted to move from the
Middle East into Asia and thought that
Singapore was perfect because it acts a
as kind of gateway to the rest of SouthEast Asia.”
Each outlet under the brand boasts a
vibrant décor and the new Singapore
edition is no different. Its main eye-draw
are the crazy curved bookshelves that fill
the walls and ceiling-esque floors that
create the illusion of being in an upside
(L-R): Mahajak's Roger Lim and Glenn Lin with Vinod Sivapillai from UAV and McGettigan's
Business Development Manager, Caitlin Murphy
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down Willy Wonka-like universe where
all the chocolate has been replaced with
beer.
Caitlyn explained the idea behind the
ambience: “We wanted to have that
traditional Irish feel but also a clean
modern kind of contemporary feel as
well, that’s why the design is quite funky.
We are very focused on all aspects
of live entertainment including music
and televised sporting events, hence
the numerous HD screens positioned
throughout the bar. Maintaining the
warm friendliness that the McGettigan's
brand has become known for is also of
the utmost importance to us.”
From unusual designs to surprising
collaborations, the team from
McGettigan's approached Singaporebased rental house, Universal AV Pte Ltd
(UAV), to be their AV integrators. Vinod
Sivapillai, Technical Director at UAV
shared, “We've been wanting to expand
into integration for a while now and we
saw this as the perfect opportunity.”
Starting with bare walls, the UAV team
were restricted in the amount of work
they could do in a day. “Once we
installed all the necessary cables, we
had to wait for them to complete all the
partition works which was a very long
period. Only after all the walls were up,
which was about a 2-week wait, we came
in and installed the speakers and even
then, we could only work one area at a
time. This project definitely involved a lot
of attention to detail and customization.”
With the client's specifications, such as
wanting compact hi-quality speakers that
wouldn't break the budget, UAV went in
search of what various brands could offer
and decided that a full HARMAN set-up
would be the best fit for the venue.
This meant the team would be getting
the quality sales service provided by
Mahajak SKM, the official HARMAN
distributors for Singapore and Thailand,
whom they were already familiar with.
“This was the first time we had worked
with Majahak for an installation, we had
previously worked with them on rental
agreements and such, but this was the
first full-scale collaboration between us,”
said Vinod.
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“If you're looking for compact speakers
which are loud and you want clarity at
the same time, then you would want the
HARMAN AC Compact series as this is
an engineered series for quality sound,”
said Mahajak Application Manager,
Roger Lim. To achieve this, the main
audio on the first floor is distributed
between 10 x JBL AC16's with extra
beats coming from 4 x Control SB-2 subs
hidden under the bar's cosy booth seats.
The JBL AC16 is known for combining
flexibility with high fidelity and is
equipped with a 1” Exit Compression
Driver providing 90° x 90° coverage. As
a complement to the main system, the
Control SB-2 is designed to provide low
frequency reinforcement in subwoofer
systems and is considered ideal for
restaurant installations.
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The SB-210 contains dual aluminium/
ceramic composite cone drivers and
is fully capable for indoor as well as
outdoor environments. The internal
angled baffle allows for a large port
opening and compact front
dimensions without compromising driver
size. This allows the unit to produce
warm, punchy low-end sound.
All speakers are powered via 6 units from
the Crown XLS range. A mixture of 1 x
XLS1000, 3 x XLS2000 and 3 x XLS2500
amplifiers provides the venue with power
and flexibility thanks to the integrated
DriveCore Technology, PureBand
Crossover System and Peakx limiters.
Perhaps one of the most interesting
audio decisions is the single Control
SB-210 subwoofer that is mounted right
above bar's entrance. “At first, the plan
was for 2 x SB-2 units to be placed at the
corner of the entrance, on the ground,
as the client liked the aesthetics of it,”
said Vinod. “Unfortunately, once we had
it installed, it didn't look quite right.
After some brainstorming, we decided
the best aesthetics could be achieved
without compromising quality by floating
a single SB-210.”
dbx Zone Controllers Discreetly Placed
At The Bar
To balance all the zones, Glenn
recommended that UAV install a
single dbx ZonePro 1260 Digital Zone
Processor which comes with 12 inputs
and 6 outputs as well as Ethernet
control. Needing more outputs, UAV
added 1 x ZonePro 640m Digital Zone
processor to the mix, due to its ability
to duplicate audio channels to another
ZonePRO device via a link bus.
The 640m features a total of 6 inputs and
4 outputs with a hardware-controlled
microphone gain that allows adjustment
of microphone gain per channel. Zone
controls for both levels are left up to the
2 units of dbx ZC3 wall-mounted zone
controllers, installed at the bar areas on
each respective level. Volume control is
also allotted to the bar area with the 5
x ZC1 and 2 x ZC2 controllers that are
Another specification besides the sleek
discreet design of the boxes and hi-end
audio was audio zoning, a trend that
seems to be
picking up all over
Asia. “Zoning is
not just for F&B
establishments any
more,” explained
Glenn Lin, Sales
Manager of PRO
Sound at Mahajak.
“Nowadays, you
can also see it
in hotels and
ballrooms where
you need to match
the zones for
2nd Floor Satellite Speakers
different rooms.
wired with CAT5 cables and universally
Professionally, I think it's a good idea to
accepted RJ-45 connectors allowing
have different zones because you have
customers that prefer quiet corners while them to reach distances up to 1000ft.
others like it loud. Zoning allows you to
Remembering the difficult process
break a room into different levels so you
of finding the equipment under
can feel comfortable no matter where
budget, Roger shared, “Based on their
you sit in the pub or restaurant.”
requirements alone, you would actually
need to use something like a DSS Matrix
He also shared the complex nature of
processor and if we had used that, the
the zoning process, “This was quite a
cost would be extremely high. So to
tricky installation as the client wanted
meet the budget requirement we had
to be able to control the various zones,
to brainstorm alternative products that
and because this is a new outlet, the
could reduce the cost and fulfil the
requirements kept changing. Initially,
numbers of zones they wanted.”
they only wanted zones for the first and
second floor, and then the staircase was
Working closely together, the teams
added followed by the toilets and lastly,
managed to provide the bar with a total
they wanted to also be able to not only
of 7 zones from 4 different sources to
control the sources but the volumes as
choose from, including audio from the
well.”
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resident DJ and playback via broadband
streaming. All feeds to the ZonePro
controllers are managed via a single
Soundcraft EPM6 desk.
On top of the main ground floor zones
which include the stage area for live
music, the bar, internal seating area,
the team catered to the external
seating area as well with 4 x Control
25AV shielded monitor speakers. These
units are weather-resistant thanks to a
paintable stainless steel grille. The same
cabinets, in black, are also discreetly
installed along the connecting stairwell
from level one to two. The last but
probably the most unusual zone on the
first level is the toilet. Here, there are
2 x Control 23 units which were a main
requirement for the project, according to
Glenn.
On the second level, which hosts only
2 zones, there are 4 sets of the Control
Pack 50 surface-mount
subwoofer-satellite loudspeaker
system, which includes 4 x Control
52 loudspeakers and a single Control
50S/T subwoofer. Some of which are
ingeniously hidden behind the venues
HD Screens, providing an all-round
immersive experience during football
matches.
“The owners themselves understand
that sound plays a part in a restaurant
and sound can bring in more crowds
especially if you have a better sound
quality,” said Glenn. “You can see that
there is a trend among restaurants now
for better quality systems, and we're
glad that we can cater to that.”
McGettigan's is open daily for lunch and
dinner with some of Singapore’s best
live music acts performing on various
nights throughout the week, in addition
to exciting, value for money promotions
such as ladies night and happy hour.
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CHINA
GLP Spot Ones For New Harbin Music Hall
T
he Chinese city of Harbin is wellknown for its music, and among
others, the hosting of the Harbin
Summer Music Festival, a 40-year old
national concert festival. Recognised for
its global influence, the festival has led to
the city of Harbin being awarded as the
"City of Music" by UNESCO in 2010. The
new Harbin Music Hall was developed
in order to host this particularly famous
event.
Conceived back in 2010 the spectacular
new building was designed by famous
Japanese designer, Arata Isozaki. The
shape of the design itself resembles
floating ice crystals — demonstrating the
art of ice engraving.
With a floor space of 20,000 square
metres(sqm) and surrounding areas
occupying a further 13,000 sqm, the
main hall contains 1,200 seats, while
the smaller studio room has a capacity
for around 400 seats. Peripheral areas
also include changing rooms for artists,
restaurants, coffee houses and rest
rooms.
The technical infrastructure at the
Harbin Music Hall is based on high level
concert specification and among the
brands specified by installers Guangzhou
Ruisheng Lighting & Audio Equipment
Co. Ltd. are GLP’s Spot One, working
under consultants Arata Isozaki &
Associates of Shanghai. The fixtures were
supplied by China-RS, GLP distributor
for China and Macau, who were also
responsible for the audio and lighting
design.
The impression Spot One caused a
sensation when it was launched as
the first LED spot fixture of its kind —
harnessing the output of enough LED
sources and being able to run it through
the optical system of a spot fixture to
create an even beam for RGB colour
mixing. The fixture features an RGB
LED engine with 8 or 16 bit control
over each colour allowing for delicate
colour changes or instantaneous colour
bumps. With a vast colour spectrum
ranging from soft pastel colours to deep
saturated shades.
The grand hall uses no fewer than 42 x
Spot One fixtures — 24 on the overhead
truss, 6 more as a floor package, while in
the small hall, 8 further Spot Ones have
been deployed in the overhead truss and
a further 4 as a floor package.
The construction of the music hall
has been geared up to welcome the
upcoming festival scheduled to be held
from the 6th to the 15th of August 2015.
Meanwhile, Harbin’s previous music hall,
which was established in 1990, has now
been transferred to private investors for
commercial business development.
www.glp.de
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Cinema 21 Installs South-East Asia’s First
Christie Vive Audio Solution
Projector that is already deployed in the
auditorium.
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the largest movie theatre chain in
Indonesia, has become the first movie
theater chain in Southeast Asia to be
equipped with Christie’s cutting-edge
cinema audio solution which utilizes
ribbon driver speakers and Class D
amplifiers.
The technology is installed at the Cinema
21 Epicentrum XXI complex, located in
Central Jakarta, which houses a state-ofthe-art 302-seat auditorium (Auditorium
2), and features a 14m screen and
plush seating for maximum comfort.
It is considered a preferred venue for
premieres and gala screenings in the
Indonesian capital with the Vive Audio
system installed has been configured
to meet the requirements of the Dolby
Atmos sound technology system.
Besides offering a rich, dynamic and
detailed sound, the Christie Vive Audio
system unlocks the full potential of
the DCI digital cinema audio format
and is compatible with the leading
immersive and surround audio formats
in the market. It consists of wall and
ceiling surround speakers that use
unique ribbon driver technology in a line
array design, purpose-built for cinema
environments.
The installation in Auditorium 2 was
undertaken by Christie’s Indonesian
partner, PT Megatech Engineering, and
comprises close to 50 x Christie Vive
Audio speakers of varying combinations.
These include LA3 screen channel
speakers, LA3C speakers for ceiling
surrounds, LA4S speakers for wall
surround effects, S215 subwoofers
(for full range frequency response), as
well as S218 for Low Frequency Effects
(subwoofers) channels. The end result is
highly immersive cinema sound known
for delivering exceptional power and
performance.
“We’ve been working with Christie
for almost a decade and have
always been very impressed with the
company’s constant technological
and groundbreaking advancements in
digital cinema. We have benefited much
working with Christie’s technical team
from the Vive Audio installation and
are very pleased to once again bring
the latest cinema technologies to the
audiences in Indonesia,” commented
Rudy Susanto, President, PT Megatech
Engineering.
Besides the immersive aural experience
brought about by Christie Vive Audio,
audiences can enjoy the most brilliant
and high resolution visuals offered by the
Christie CP4230 4K DLP Digital Cinema
With twice as many pixels in horizontal
and vertical directions than 2K, the
CP4230 is ready for the next evolution
of digital cinema – capable of displaying
premium 4K content or 2D/3D 2K High
Frame Rate (HFR) feature films and
alternative content in its original format.
Combined with the newly installed Vive
Audio, Auditorium 2 has joined a league
of “all Christie” cinema halls offering
Christie’s complete cinema solutions that
sets new standards, and deliver superior
movie-viewing and cinema sound
experience.
“When we first heard the sound
from Christie Vive Audio, we were
so impressed by its clarity and how it
delivered the audio details in the movies.
This is exactly what we’re looking for
to provide our patrons with the best
movie listening experience ever,” said
Suryo Suherman, President, Cinema
21. “We’re proud to be the first cinema
chain in South-East Asia to install Christie
Vive Audio and are confident that it is
the best audio system available today
for accurate reproduction of immersive
cinema audio formats.”
An increasing number of cinema chains
around the world have embraced
the Christie Vive Audio, with close to
150 installations worldwide to date.
Besides Cinema 21, China’s largest
movie theatre operator, Wanda Cinema
Line, has also deployed Vive Audio in
Hall 9 of its flagship cinema complex
in Beijing. The audio quality is widely
acclaimed by industry players and the
venue has been used for a number of
gala screenings, including the China
premiere of the Hollywood blockbuster
film Transformers: Age of Extinction in
June 2014.
www.21cineplex.com
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Photography by Louise Stickland
Dramatic Role For Robe @ Habima National
Theatre Israel
Many shows will also tour internationally
and in the summer, Habima offers a full
programme of outdoor performances in
addition to those staged in the building.
(L-R) Technician Gidi Baliti; Eitan Memia, Technical Manager for Lighting; Meir Alon Head
Lighting Designer; Erez Hadar from Robe’s Israeli distributor Danor and Technician Loz Zagin
S
ince 1938, the Habima Theatre
has officially been considered the
national theatre of Israel. Among
the first Hebrew language theatres, it
is located in Habima Square, central
Tel Aviv within an impressive building
that reopened in 2012 after four years
of renovations. The enormous project
integrates history with a modern twist
by architect, Ram Karmi and included
the total rebuilding of Habima’s four
auditoriums – each of which is a different
size and colour.
This was accompanied by a complete
technical upgrade, at which point
Habima Head Lighting Designer,
Meir Alon, and Technical Manager for
Lighting, Eitan Meima, decided the time
was right for a new moving light system.
They chose Robe.
The first purchase was Robe’s ROBIN
MMX Spots. “These were gaining a
great reputation at the time and we had
several good references,” explained
Meir. They visited PLASA, saw the
fixtures in action and decided that “they
fitted the theatre’s needs exactly”.
At the same time they also purchased 4 x
ColorSpot 1200E AT profiles, which were
delivered by Robe’s Israeli distributor,
Danor Theatre and Studio Systems.
Once they started using the Robe’s in
their largest space – the 930 capacity
Rovina auditorium – more fixtures were
purchased, and the count is currently at
14 x MMX Spots and 18 x Robe ROBIN
LEDWash 600s as well as the ColorSpot
1200E ATs. They also have a Robe
DigitalSpot 3000DT.
Habima is a busy and buzzing
environment, across all its spaces, up
to six shows a day can be staged, and
they work 365 days a year. Therefore the
lights, which are used extensively, need
to be robust and have some serious
longevity!
They were attracted to the brightness,
small size and light weight of the Robe
fixtures. “It was a careful and very much
considered choice” said Meir, “These
fixtures are powerful and offer all the
parameters we need for our shows”.
Meir will typically design lighting for 90%
of Habima’s shows. Having the MMX
Spots and LEDWash 600s among his
creative toolbox gives, “..fabulous gobos
for texturing sets, surfaces and actors
and fixtures that allow me to use a full
range of authentic colour temperature
‘halogen whites’…plus the huge colour
range, all combined with an excellent
quality of light”.
The light weight is important as many
of their house bars have 300kg weight
limits – so less actual fixtures are needed
but they can do a good deal more
work, and highly effectively. As well as
producing their own works running in
repertoire in Tel Aviv, numerous Habima
productions – noted for being some of
the finest in Israel – subsequently tour.
They will also host concerts and musical
projects featuring visiting artists and
productions who will bring in their own
design and technical teams, and with the
Robe’s now available, most needs can be
met without hiring-in additional lighting
kit.
When the provincial theatres hosting
Habima shows don’t have the Robe
units that are now often on the lighting
spec, an arrangement is in place with
Danor Rental to supply additional Robes.
“Once a show is designed with Robe,
it’s difficult to swap out or substitute for
something else,” explained Meir.
The low power consumption of the MMX
Spots and the LEDWashes is a great
asset for their outdoor productions.
“They are also very easy to operate,”
stated Meir. The theatre has a series of
Compulite consoles – and he concludes
saying that the service and support from
Danor on both after-sales and rental
projects is “excellent”.
Robe’s BMFL Spot has already been
a major success in Israel within three
months of its launch and having seen
these lights in action, the Habima
lighting department – currently 11 full
time - are also very impressed.
www.robe.cz
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An Art Experience With A Twist
Epson's 3LCD interactive projectors bring digital art to the next level
T
he Welcome2Flatland art
installation series that was held
at the Publika Shopping Mall in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in March this
year saw an artist using unconventional
tools to draw caricatures of visitors. A
flat white table featuring an ultra short
throw interactive projector provided
the canvas for the artist. The tool for his
drawing was an interactive white pen. It
might sound simple but considering that
it was caricatures that the artist had to
draw, he had to be comfortable using
the interactive pen – the pen proved
its worth as it seamlessly followed the
drawn lines. With touch button tools at
his disposal the artist was able to capture
the essence of the visitors physical
expression through his fun caricatures.
The caricatures were subsequently
projected in portrait mode on a separate
screen using an Epson high brightness
The ultra short-throw Epson interactive
projector easily converts the table into an
interactive whiteboard
Z Series projector for all to appreciate
the artwork. The Epson Z Series has
the capability to project horizontally
as well as vertically thus offering users
flexibility as to how they would want to
use it. Visitors who were drawn, got to
keep a momento of their caricature as
the drawing was also printed through a
wireless Epson printer.
The event showcased the capabilities
of Epson's 3LCD interactive projectors,
which have the ability to transform
any smooth surface into an interactive
screen. With the ultra short-throw
advantage, the table had instantly turned
into an interactive whiteboard. Through
the artist, Epson showcased how users
can use interactive pens and even their
fingers to sketch drawings and annotate.
It also showcased the high brightness of
the Z Series projector in an ambient light
environment
Annotation and colour choices are easily a few
of the many options available.
Through this interesting art project,
Epson Malaysia wanted to showcase that
their projectors can be used creatively
without being tied down to a specific
type of use. “Projection is not just
about pure projecting. It's about being
collaborative, interactive and getting
the audience involved in the projection
images,” said Danny Lee, General
manager for sales and marketing at
Epson Malaysia.
This was certainly the case at the
Welcome2Flatland art installation. The
use of Epson's projection technology
in public art installations dispels the
misconception that projectors are only
used in classrooms and offices.
As for the visitors it was indeed an
interesting experience for them.
www.epson.com.my/projectors
Portrait projection made possible with EPSON
Z series projector
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Tired of the everyday industry mambo-jambo? Take a break with us and delve into the world around
you. A jukebox of ideas and interesting stories – just scan the QR Codes to stay updated on points of
interest that could one day affect you in your personal or work life.
Politics Of Privacy
Investigation in London has suggested that
fake ‘mobile towers’ are being used by
government officials to scoop up data from
passing phones, anytime and anywhere. By
mimicking a legitimate mobile tower and
tricking every phone in range into
connecting to them, the boxes are able to
“catch” information and reveal the exact
location of its user. Does ‘privacy’ still
exist?
Debut Of Tesla
Powerwall
In this video,
entrepreneur
and cofounder of
PayPal, Elon
Musk talks
about the Tesla Powerwall. A
milestone in the energy-saving
industry that will hopefully, bridge
the gap between renewable energy
supply and demand by making your
home’s solar energy available to you
when you need it. Definitely worth a watch!
Octopus-inspired Robots Planned
For Human Surgery
Researchers in Italy have created a robotic
arm that may be used for minimally invasive
surgery. “Traditional surgical tasks often
require the use of multiple specialized
instruments such as graspers, retractors, vision
systems and dissectors, to carry out a single
procedure,” said Dr Tommaso Ranzani, from the Sant’Anna
School of Advanced Studies in Pisa. He believes the robotic
tentacle could trim the number of instruments and simplify
operations. Would you let a robot operate on you?
Origami Batteries, Anyone?
Paper batteries that are powered by bacteria
provide a low-cost option for remote locales
where resources are scarce. That all sounds
good, but what are the potential uses? This
could help many experts working on disease
control and prevention in remote areas of
the globe as a key material in creating diagnostic
tools for the developing world. Currently, the
battery folds down to about the size of a
matchbook and costs five cents to make.
Thailand Kills With
Kindness
Thai mobile
company
TrueMove, has
created an
advertisement
to show how
a single act of
kindness can change a life. This is
part of a campaign called “The True
Meaning of Giving,” which is backed by
a group of Thailand charities. Get some
tissues ready, this may leave you feeling more
than you bargained for.
Comet Hitchhiker Contacts Earth
Philae, the first spacecraft to land on a comet,
has woken up and contacted Earth. Dropped
on to the surface of Comet 67P, last November,
Philae is designed to analyse the ice and rocky
fragments that make up the comet. “This is
one of the most astonishing moments in space
exploration and the grins on the faces of the scientists and
engineers are totally justified,” says BBC science editor David
Shukman. “For the first time, we will have a hitchhiker riding on
a comet and describing what happens to a comet as it heats up
on its journey through space.”
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ACME Presents Beautiful Light For
“Another Eason’s Life” Concert
and industry-leading design, the
series of XP-1000SZ T has remarkable
light output and shocking visual. With
the Philips’ MSR Gold 1000 as its light
source, the color temperature of XP1000SZ T amounts to 6000~7500K.
Not to be outdone, the concert also
heavily featured the XP-5R Beam
moving head which is equipped with
17 fixed gobos and a 8-facet prism
which rotates in both directions. The
fixture can also reach 200,000 lux at
10m.
E
ason Chan’s personal concert
“Another Eason’s Life” brought
a visual feast to audience
members at the Changsha Helong
Stadium by featuring more than 500
sets of ACME lighting fixtures. The
singer, whose tickets sold out for
his performance at the O2 Arena in
London after only 20 minutes, has
released more than 40 albums and
dozens of hit songs.
Almost 20 years after his debut, Eason
set the crowd ablaze once again when
he took to the stage with his rendition
of “Entertainment Sky” and his other
classic hits including “The King of KTV”,
“Ten years”, “Your Knapsack”.
The ACME products featured include 52
sets of XP-1000SZ T, 21 sets of LED-BL8,
364 sets of XP-5R Beam and 120 sets of
BW-54-3RGBW.
In particular, the XP-1000SZ T was the
focus at the concert. With its sharp and
smooth light beam, combined with a
high quality gobo wheel, colour wheel
and effect wheel, the XP-1000SZ T,
integrating ACME’s mature technique
“..looking ahead, the ACME group aims to "become a
global leader in entertainment and professional stage
lighting industry while constantly blazing new trails,
to provide customers with the most complete stage
application solutions.”
While originally meant for
architectural applications, the BW54-3RGBW heavy duty wash features
54 x 3W LEDs leading to a powerful
200,000 lux at 10m as well. Delivering
the many looks needed for Eason's
concert, the building wash is the
forth generation of ACME building
fixtures and was able to deliver welldistributed and saturated colours.
The flow of light matched the music
perfectly, and now looking ahead,
the ACME group aims to "become
a global leader in entertainment and
professional stage lighting industry
while constantly blazing new trails,
to provide customers with the most
complete stage application solutions.”
www.acme.com.cn
Sebastian Tan
Mark Phooi
Jerry Tan
Rohan Abdullah
Alan Lim
Ken Wheatley
Jeslyn Tan
Lee Chee Yong
Shooting Gallery Asia
First Media
Design School
Light10 Industries
LightingImages
Alan Lim Studio,
School of Photography
Christie Digital
Systems USA
SMRT Media & Digital
Film Screen
www.VisualAsiaExpo.com
visualasiaexpo
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TDC Technical Wizardry at Vivid Sydney 2015
World’s largest festival of light, music and ideas benefits from video technology and expertise
Technical wizardry
highlights:
• Video projection used an
eye-watering 7,464,960,000
total pixels on to the famous
architecture of 10 buildings
across Sydney
• 8976m2 of architecturallymapped video projection
• A total of 2,000,000 ANSI
lumens
• 1.8km of 3 phase power cable,
and 2.5km of fiber optic cable
• In some areas such as Life Story,
the show was run using ‘green’
energy
• 10 technical staff used their
unique and comprehensive
understanding of video and
lighting as well as media
networking
• 20 operational staff prepared
and fine-tuned the equipment
and gear in TDC’s warehouse
prior to being on site
• 40 crew worked around the
clock for 10 days to install all
sites
• 10 specialist technicians
programmed and lined up
projection on all sites
V
ivid Sydney is the world’s
largest festival of light, music
and ideas and is owned and
managed by Destination NSW, the
NSW Government’s Tourism and
Major Events agency. With an opening
weekend attended by more than a
quarter of a million people, Technical
Direction Company (TDC) provided
video expertise in cutting edge mapping
techniques and key video technology
across an unprecedented 10km distance
as the 18-day festival expanded into new
Chatswood and Central Park precincts.
From a technology perspective it’s large
in terms of the equipment required
across several sites. Vivid Sydney
required careful planning by skilled staff
including design and mappings of the
buildings to enable artists and designers
to plan their animations,” explained Olin
Winton, Technical Manager at TDC. “The
artists we teamed up with this year made
this process simple and enjoyable.”
Michael Hassett, Managing Director
of TDC, added: “We’ve worked with
Destination NSW on Vivid Sydney for
four years now, and it is so great to
see the huge public appreciation and
genuine delight that is experienced
each year as the festival has evolved.
We are proud to have collaborated with
the creative talent of the artists that
Destination NSW has brought together
this year to develop the wonderful
animations.”
Anthony Bastic, Vivid Light Curator said:
“Vivid Sydney placed art into the hands
of the public, giving visitors a visually
triumphant feast of artistic and technical
innovation.”
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“This year TDC delivered over 70
high-resolution projectors, four types
of media servers as well as technical
infrastructure including two automation
platforms, each with custom hardware
and electronics to power the video
projections,” explained Anthony
Pellizzari, TDC’s Technical Project
Manager for this year’s festival.
We had some additional challenges this
year, with crane lifts, street closures for
installs and six new sites to manage and
it was great working with the highly
experienced team at Destination NSW to
help roll this out.”
No project challenge was too small
or large for TDC as Steve Cain, Head
Technician and Media Specialist pointed
out. “As well as site specific challenges,
TDC had to overcome reflective surfaces
such as glass from other buildings or
water. It was a challenge to converge
multiple projectors onto curved roofs,
perform colour correction onto dark
bricks and colour balancing of multiple
projector models to match these evenly.
Seeing the final result with people
interacting with projections was really
rewarding - something that we’re very
proud of.”
Video Highlights at Vivid Sydney 2015
TDC supplied a creative video package
including 7mm LED video wall displays,
6 x Barco projectors and Catalyst
media servers for the breathtaking
performances of three headline acts at
Vivid LIVE, part of Vivid Sydney, including
the long-awaited solo debut of Daniel
Johns, singer Sufjan Stevens and Flume
at 10 years of Future Classic at Sydney
Opera House.
Eora
Projected onto the southern pylon of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge was a stunning
3-minute video combining a compelling
contemporary dance with Eora
history presented by Bangarra Dance
Theatre, Australia’s leading indigenous
performing arts organisation and the
University of Sydney.
“This project was our way to reclaim the
significant place that is Dawes Point by
continuing and sharing the celebration
of the Eora, the first custodians of this
place. Projected by TDC, this video
along with other light animations, was
visible from many areas around Sydney
throughout the festival,” said Bangarra’s
Artistic Director, Stephen Page.
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Central Park
Dance music lovers were encouraged
to head to the internationally acclaimed
urban village Central Park, a brand
new precinct for Vivid Sydney in 2015.
Working with Ample Projects, TDC
projected street art from a variety
of artists such as indigenous artist
Reko Rennie and Beastman onto the
impressive heritage-listed brewery
façade. Accompanying the amazing
visuals were silent discos on Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Chatswood
The festival expanded into Chatswood
in the city’s north for the very first time,
where the walk from the Chatswood Mall
to the train interchange featured creative
artwork from Ample Projects combined
with video projection from TDC.
TDC in Chatswood was essential to the
success of the precinct. The centerpiece
of our Aquatic Wonderland precinct
concept was our projection show, The
Nautilus and The Sea, presenting an
elegantly simple, but visually complex
story, on the facade of Chatswood's Civic
Centre, The Concourse.
“For Vivid Sydney 2015 we wanted
to create a new kind of precinct
experience,” said Nicholas Tory, Creative
Director at Ample Projects. “Our
technical design collaboration with
TDC played a key role in realising our
artistic intent on a challenging façade.
Together with TDC we delivered a 6.5
minute animated 3D projection show, a
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resolution of nearly 8,000 pixels wide,
with synchronized sound across a multifaceted stainless steel clad facade.
Additionally we projected on an 8 x 30
metres wide staircase connecting the
elevated wrap around facade to the
ground level plaza, in front of audiences.
This multi faceted projection show was
an innovation for Vivid Sydney in 2015,
and we are proud of this achievement
and our collaboration with TDC.”
Life Story
New to Vivid Sydney this year was the
projection onto one of the cities most
prolific heritage sites the Argyle Cut.
A 30 metre arched tunnel provided a
unique projection canvas. Audiences
were immersed in the magic of an epic
portrayal of BBC Earth’s: Life Story
television series narrated by Sir David
Attenborough. The BBC worked with
Spinifex Group to bring this project to
life.
Sueann Parker, Production Manager at
Spinifex Group noted that extensive
testing was required in the lead up.
“Neither Spinifex nor TDC had projected
at this site previously. As a result TDC
required warped test footage months
prior to the launch so as to best assess
the split of the 8-projectors utilised
inside the tunnel. Our animation was
then created based on the mask they
supplied. Months in the making it all
lined up perfectly in the test week
leading up to the festival opening.
This was our fifth year working with TDC
for Vivid Sydney. They’re an incredibly
reliable team and when partnering with
them we know we can push the creative
boundaries in terms of what can be
achieved using projection.”
Enchanted Sydney
Award-winning experiential agency,
Spinifex Group partnered with TDC
for their technical expertise to create a
tribute to Sydney’s illustrious flora and
fauna on to the façade of Custom House
for Vivid Sydney.
Sueann Parker, Production Manager
at Spinifex Group said: "We know our
creative is in the best possible hands
with TDC. We worked closely with
them when mapping our content to the
building to ensure we complemented
the facade in the best possible light."
This year, the project posted unique
technical challenges that required new
projection mounts and housing that
were designed to accommodate the
growing crowds. “With the assurance
and persistence of the TDC team we’ve
achieved the best possible outcome,"
added Parker.
Mechanised Colour Assemblage
transformed the Museum of
Contemporary Art façade into a series of
sound and colour ‘machines’ that created
a continuously morphing listening and
viewing experience. The audience
was plunged into a universe where
voices and colours blended together to
become a single element. TDC provided
ultra-high resolution projectors and
media servers for artwork created by
Sydney artist Rebecca Baumann and
Paris-based art and design collective
Danny Rose.
“TDC supplied powerful video projectors
to show our 8K resolution media for our
3D mapped experience. The final result
was a splendid video projection where
the audience could walk right up to
the façade and see the artistic detail at
very close range,”said Sergio Carrubba,
Managing Director and Founder at
Danny Rose.
This is the third year that we worked with
the TDC team at Vivid Sydney. As always,
they show a great enthusiasm and
professionalism. TDC are a professional
supplier and their expert team are
technically skilled.”
INTER/Play
Combining architecture and art, live
graphics created by The Propaganda
Mill were projected onto the
historic Cadmans Cottage in The
Rocks transforming it into a magical
environment. Using light as a material,
the video projection evolved in realtime and was manipulated through
the movement and interactions of
spectators, or by those passing by the
cottage itself.
www.tdc.com.au
www.vividsydney.com
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Handball To The P.A. People With Clear-Com
Handball is a fast and furious seven-aside sport, with anyone having grown
up playing the game able to point to
numerous broken bones and fractures
earned in the course of matches. At the
elite level, nations from across Europe,
South America, Asia and Africa compete
for dominance at the Olympic Games
and the World Championships.
The small but influential nation of Qatar
on the Arabian Peninsula earned the
right to host the International Handball
Federation’s 24th Men’s Handball
World Championships this January and
February, a massive event that saw 24
national teams compete in 88 matches to
a total attendance of over 300,000.
The championships were held across
multiple venues, with three purpose built
just for the event, including the 15,300
seat Lusail Sports Arena. The Arena was
the backdrop for the most important
games of the championships, as well
as the spectacular opening and closing
ceremonies. Australia’s David Atkins
Enterprises produced the celebrations,
with technical assistance from Auditoria’s
Scott Willsallen. With experience
earned on major sporting events
around the globe including Olympic
and Commonwealth Games, Sydney’s
The P.A. People was chosen to provide
communications services throughout the
championships.
The P.A. People needed to be onsite
as the Arena itself was being finished,
carefully installing the communications
infrastructure that would help the
championships run smoothly. “The
venue was still being built as we were
installing,” explained Scott Davidson,
Senior Systems Engineer - Event
Communications for The P.A. People.
“We had to pay close attention to
detail, as our work not only had to run
the event, but also stand up to the
installation work happening around
it.” With reliability, functionality and
flexibility as the key performance
requirements, The P.A. People chose
multiple products from the ClearCom range of wired and wireless
communications solutions.
Running a closed fibre optic cabling loop
and additional copper cabling around
the Arena, The P.A. People deployed
“When The P.A. People are operating overseas and we
don’t necessarily have access to the level of resources we’re
used to, at our fingertips, reliability is high on the list of key
reasons to go with Clear-Com.” - Scott Davidson, Senior
Systems Engineer
- Event Communication, The P.A. People.
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32 V-Series key stations and selected
expansion panels throughout control
rooms and anywhere extensive comms
monitoring and switching was required.
Key stations with 24 digital pushbuttons
plus expansion panels were stationed
at show call and operations control, as
well as with the artistic and technical
directors. Other vital staff including
broadcast, announcers and operations
were provided with 24 button stations.
The V-Series panels incorporate digital
signal processing, 10-character displays,
Listen Again memory, and native IP
technology in an acoustically controlled
housing that ensures every word comes
through loud and clear.
An Eclipse-Median system frame
fitted with 48 analogue ports sat at the
heart of the Ceremonies system, its
dual redundant processors and power
supplies ensuring that nothing would
interrupt the shows. Three 32 port
Eclipse-PiCo system frames also made
the journey to Qatar and supported
the matches themselves in the smaller
venues.
To facilitate stage and artist management
at the Arena’s entrances, Clear-Com’s
digital partyline HelixNet master stations
were strategically located around the
ground under bleachers. Event staff
wore HBP-2X HelixNet Beltpacks cabled
back to HelixNet HMS-4X four channel
main stations. In addition to the opening
and closing ceremonies, the IHF also
put on special concerts by international
artists after selected matches, with
Staff wearing Tempest BeltStations were free to work across the
Arena floor without physically hindering themselves or others,
as the Tempest Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum system
ensured that their wireless communication didn’t interfere with
any existing RF from wireless microphones or IEMs.
the Arena hosting concerts by Gwen
Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Jason Derulo
and a host of local artists. The closing
ceremony raised the bar further with
appearances by Kylie Minogue and Taio
Cruz.
Further comms coverage was
achieved with the use of Clear-Com’s
Tempest2400 MasterBelt wireless
beltpacks. Staff wearing Tempest
BeltStations were free to work across the
Arena floor without physically hindering
themselves or others, as the Tempest
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
system ensured that their wireless
communication didn’t interfere with any
existing RF from wireless microphones
or IEMs. Tempest’s Redundant Data
Transmit, which sends each packet
of audio data twice on different
frequencies, ensured that floor staff
could always rely on uninterrupted audio
communication.
Clear-Com’s flexibility ensured that
integrating The P.A. People comms
system into other venue infrastructure
was simple and effective. “The
Arena was fitted with state-of-the art
equipment in-house,” continued Scott
Davidson. “It was easy to integrate
with the Clear-Com gear. We also
incorporated third-party UHF radios into
the Clear-Com system.”
After two huge Ceremonies and 88
matches, Scott was pleased to report
that the Clear-Com system didn’t miss a
beat. “Reliability is key in an environment
like Qatar,” said Scott. “When The P.A.
People are operating overseas and we
don’t necessarily have access to the
level of resources we’re used to, at our
fingertips, reliability is high on the list
of key reasons to go with Clear-Com.
The P.A. People has an independent
approach. If we see a product that suits
someone’s needs, we go for it, and in
this case we used Clear-Com.”
Clear-Com and The P.A. People
weren’t the only winners at Qatar 2015.
Favourite France took home the gold
medal, home heroes Qatar a recordsetting silver, and Poland the bronze.
Scott and The P.A. People have already
packed down and shipped their ClearCom equipment off to multiple sites
around the world, ready for the next big
match on the world stage.
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dish that's presented on a plate (or in
this case a show), I enjoy playing with the
colours and light on a stage or finding
ways to blend in the environment into
my designs.
Working with Utopian in the corporate
events and entertainment industry in
Hong Kong, there is no shortage of
things to be inspired by. It’s such a
vibrant city by day and at night, it really
comes into its own. Hong Kong really is
a city of light. On a personal note, if ever
I do find myself needing a creative kick I
find a good 2 day hike gets things going.
Tell us about your time on the
road
Moving around between rural towns and farming communities in New South Wales,
Australia, Jeb Bales had been to 10 different schools before he was 16 years old.
He decided early on he was going to become a chef and graduated from the East
Sydney College with a Diploma in Commercial Cookery.
Jumping from the kitchen to the stage, Jeb combined his love of colour and
creativity and built a career that includes a background in lighting design, operation
and programming, as well as an award for Best Lighting Operator in 2006 from the
folks at Heavenly Noise. He now works with a group of like-minded professionals
from all different facets of the entertainment and events industry at a company
proudly known as Utopian.
How did your journey into the
industry begin?
JEB: It was during my time as a chef and
while playing drums in a band that I got
interested in the entertainment industry.
When setting up small systems in venues
I found I really enjoyed the technical
aspect as well as the 'exactness' and
creativity that followed. I enjoy the
camaraderie that comes with being part
of a touring crew and how all that preproduction can come to fruition, and at
the end of the day, seeing your vision
explode on a large scale stage.
What was your first show like?
JEB: My first show was in an iconic venue
within Sydney’s inner west called the
Annandale Hotel with a Jands Event 24
desk, around 18 years ago. In a packed
rock venue crammed with intense
excitement with an artist called 'Magic
Dirt', I fell in love with the industry that
night. It was a short time later, when I
was working with the support artist (the
Hard-Ons) on a Foo Fighters tour, that
I said to my flat mate at the time, I’m
going to do this for the rest of my career.
Do you have a favourite desk?
JEB: I really prefer the Full Boar 4
lighting console from High End Systems.
It’s a great desk, powerful and versatile
and my favourite light to program on
the Hog would be the Martin Mac
Viper. Great light with fantastic optics
and smooth mechanics. That said, the
industry and tech moves so quickly, it
might well be something different next
week.
Where do you draw your
inspiration from?
JEB: I've always found that my
experience as a chef has a lot to do with
my creativity. Instead of just creating a
JEB: I have been lucky enough to tour
all around Australia and Europe with
artists like Karnivool, Cog, Shihad, the
Darkness, the hives and many more.
There are things I miss about the years
of touring but airports and hotel rooms
aren’t one of them. It’s nice to come
home to my family these days, even if
the nights are sometimes late.
Fill in the blanks, if I wasn't a
____, I would be____.
JEB: If I wasn't a law abiding citizen, I
would be a professional thief, and the
planning process would be great fun.
What have you learned the hard
way?
JEB: Never commit to something you
can’t finish and never ever get involved
with air-conditioning in Hong Kong in
summer
Where do you see yourself 10
years from now?
JEB: I really love what Utopian is doing
and has already accomplished so I plan
to continue in the corporate and events
world at the moment in Hong Kong. I
would like to say that 10 years is a long
way off and we will be successful enough
that maybe I can be back in Australia
sitting on a beach and a stay at home
dad would be just fine with me.
To get in touch with Jeb, drop him an
email at: [email protected]
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