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Issue 2/2014
COVER STORY
Outdoor Entertainment · Indoor Entertainment · Broadcast Technologies · Worship Technologies
FATHOM
A Sonic Artwork Featuring Martin Audio MLA
Editor’s Note
Dear readers,
I hope you’ve had a good 2014 so far!
And welcome to the second issue of LAVA magazine. As usual, we’ve
featured a wide variety of interesting projects from all around the
world that span different fields within the pro audio, visual and lighting
industry – from theatre lighting to church audio to visual projections to
laser shows.
The main theme for this issue is Sound Art, and I’m excited to share
with you an interesting sonic art project called ‘Fathom’, which was
done by Plymouth University and features Martin Audio’s Multi-cellular
Loudspeaker Array (MLA).
It’s fascinating to see how people come up with ways of using sound
as a form of expression, especially in art. With ‘Fathom’, audiences
will be able to immerse themselves in different sonic atmospheres by
simply climbing up and down a few steps on a ladder. In order for the
creators to pull off this project effectively, they had to use the best
audio equipment possible – one that meets their specifications and
requirements – and so sought after Martin Audio’s MLA. Flip to page 42
to find out more about how everything was put together!
Enjoy!
Best regards,
Nur Shakylla Nadhra
CONTENTS
News
8
SHOW PREVIEW
30
• InfoComm China 2014
• PALM EXPO China 2014
• PALME Middle East 2014
• Entech Connect 2014
42
Fathom
A Sonic Artwork by Plymouth University
featuring Martin Audio MLA
COVER STORY
outdoor
entertainment
48
• TriColorIndia Designs & Specifies
Giant Projection Spectacle In Delhi
• An Interactive Art landscape
Featuring Martin Pro Lighting
• SAE Audio For Melbourne’s
New Year’s Eve
• Clay Paky Meets La Bohème
In Germany
SHOW REVIEW
38
• PALME Vietnam 2013
INdoor
entertainment
64
• Wicreations For Mylène Farmer Tour
• Two South Korean Theaters Choose
ETC Lighting
• XL Video Supplies 2014 National
Television Awards
• ACME Lights The Idol Concert In
Shenzhen, China
• tarm Showlaser for Volkswagen
94
Lighting • Audio & Visual
Product
Innovations
Events /
Advertisers Index
104
BROADCAST
TECHNOLOGIES
82
• Community Pro For Burton Town Hall
• Painting With Light Sings That Song!
• Symetrix Solus DSPs Shine At
Norwegian Universities
WORSHIP
TECHNOLOGIES
88
• Saint Agnes Hospital Renovation
Includes Upgraded Chapel Sound
• Harman’s Martin Professional Fixtures
For Saddleback Church
PRODUCT
SHOWCASE
92
Light Sky Lighting For The Voice Of
Lithuania
26 - 29 May, 2014
China International Exhibition Centre Beijing, China
ETC Booth E1A55
Americas n Europe n Asia
www.etcconnect.com
ETC Source Four LED CYC on
Liolà
at the National Theatre, London, UK;
photo © Max Narula
‘None can match it’ – Neil Austin, Lighting Designer
When lighting designer Neil Austin was looking to light Liolà at the Lyttelton
Theatre, he wanted to try something new – something that would provide
the same smooth dimming he is used to with traditional tungsten, but with
vibrant, full color.
The ETC Source Four CYC guarantees uniformity of color. Each Source Four LED
profile is calibrated to ensure the same color is achieved year after year.
“The ETC Source Four CYC is a game-changer,” says Austin. “At last there’s
a high-quality, low-energy alternative to the most electricity – and gel-hungry
section of theater lighting.”
“Other LED CYC units can do vivid colors, but none can match the extraordinary
range of color and smooth dimming of the Source Four LED CYC. This is the only
LED unit capable of matching and surpassing the rigorous demands of theater
lighting designers.”
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Issue 2/2014
COVER STORY
Outdoor Entertainment · Indoor Entertainment · Broadcast Technologies · Worship Technologies
FATHOM
A Sonic Artwork Featuring Martin Audio MLA
Visuals Solutions Lighting Solutions
8Apr-Jun 2014
NORTHERN LIGHT INVESTS IN CLAY PAKY LED
FIXTURES
NL Productions, the Edinburgh-based events arm of Northern Light
Stage and Technical Services Ltd, has become a major stockist of
Clay Paky fixtures in Scotland following a considerable investment with
the manufacturer’s UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions.
NL Productions has purchased thirty of Clay Paky’s latest industry-
leading luminaires, including A.LEDA WASH K10s, Sharpys, Sharpy
Washes and Alpha Spot QWO 800s.
“There aren’t many Sharpys in rental stocks this far north yet,” points out
NL Productions’ hire manager John Pike. “We were keen to introduce the
Sharpy into the Scottish events market and felt we were well placed to
do this. Our top level clients are very aware that the Sharpy is delivering
many of the looks of the moment and they are keen to use them on their
own events.”
In fact since the Sharpys and Sharpy Washes have been added to NL
Productions inventory they have enjoyed considerable success, having
become the must have fixture for many of NL Productions’ live and
music events.
“Our clients have been extremely impressed with the high output and laser-
like beam of both the Sharpy and the Sharpy Wash fixtures, especially
when you take into account the Sharpy’s low power consumption,” adds
Pike. “In addition, our in-house rental and servicing teams have been
delighted with the build quality and ease of maintenance. This makes
the Sharpy fixtures ideal for our market. Our clients require lighting
fixtures that are feature-rich, robust and easy to service. As soon as we
took delivery of the Clay Paky fixtures they went straight out on the ever
demanding, 24/7 Edinburgh Festival. I am pleased to say we didn’t get a
single call out for maintenance issues. In my view there are few products
that can compete with that.”
The A.LEDA WASH K10 was also an immediate hit with NL Productions’
customers. This mid-range model of the now popular A.LEDA Series
offers all the benefits a moving wash light in tandem with the advantages
of LED technology including: low
energy consumption, long life
of light source, compact size,
lightweight and robust build.
“LED offers our clients increased
opportunities to maximise creativity
in venues that have reduced power
or space available,” adds Pike.
“NL Productions supply Clay Paky
fixtures to an ever-increasing
number of outside events and
the raft of colours they deliver
alongside the neat sturdy shape
and build of these fixtures tick all
the boxes for this market.”
Augmenting its Clay Paky
package, NL Productions also
invested in Clay Paky’s Alpha Spot
QWO 800s. “The QWO 800s are a
fantastic workhorse fixture,” Pike
points out. “Again they offer the
event market designer everything
he or she needs when it comes
to creative flexibility. The number
of effects options available is
fantastic, and the QWOs can
produce numerous exciting looks
and environments.”
All the newly acquired Clay Paky
fixtures have been on-hire since,
they arrived in NL Productions
warehouse: “Because of the huge
success of the new Clay Paky
kit at the Fringe and on other
subsequent events NL Productions
is already considering a further
purchase,” concludes Pike. “In
addition, in the last year, Northern
Light has supplied and installed a
number of Clay Paky products on
projects including the prestigious
new Edinburgh International
Conference Centre.”
Glyn O’Donoghue, managing
director for Clay Paky’s UK
distributor, Ambersphere Solutions
says: “We are delighted to see
such a reputable rental, events
and projects company embrace
Clay Paky fixtures with such
enthusiasm. Northern Light and NL
Productions are key players across
the install and rental markets, not
just in Scotland but countrywide.
It’s important to us that their staff
and clients are impressed with
the features of the QWO 800s,
Sharpys and ALEDA fixtures. We
will continue to ensure we sustain
a positive and close support
relationship with the company well
into the future.”
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10 Apr-Jun 2014
CHAUVET DJ WINS MUSIC & SOUND RETAILER
AWARD FOR BEST LIGHTING PRODUCT
If “once is an event, and twice is a pattern”, as the saying goes, then
CHAUVET DJ has established a pattern of being recognized by the
dealers that sell lighting products. For the second time in a month, the
company was honored by music dealers when its SlimPAR™ Hex 3 IRC
won the 2014 Music & Sound Retailer Award for “Best Lighting Product”.
Presented during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, the award comes on
the heels of CHAUVET DJ being named “Lighting Line of the Year” by
the readers of MMR magazine. “It’s very gratifying to be honored back
to back by two leading publications,” said Beth Weinstein, marketing
manager of CHAUVET DJ. “It shows that we’re giving our dealers
products that their customers want; and that we’re backing up those
products with a strong commitment to service. We’re eager to build on
this over the next 12 months as we continue to come out with products
that help DJs excel in their careers.”
The SlimPAR™ Hex 3 IRC
is indicative of the type of
groundbreaking product that
CHAUVET DJ is committed to
bringing to market. A versatile
low profile par with 6-in-1 LED
technology (RGBAW+UV) and
built-in infrared remote control
capability, the SlimPAR Hex 3
IRC features a sit flat design that
makes it ideal for uplighting.
“There is a wide range of features
that make the SlimPAR™ Hex 3 IRC
an indispensable tool for DJs,” said
CHAUVET DJ Product Manager
Allan Reiss. “Thanks to its compact
dimensions and sit flat design, it
works very well as a truss warmer.
The unit’s built-in infrared remote
control capability also makes it very
versatile. Plus its six-in-one LED
technology allows DJs to create
a broad spectrum of customized
colors. It’s fitting that the SlimPAR
Hex 3 IRC was honored with this
award, because the feedback
we’ve gotten from dealers on this
fixture has been so positive.”
The MSR Music & Sound Awards
are based on a poll of every
American music equipment dealer
and manufacturer. For the past
28 years, the awards have been
presented every winter at NAMM
in Anaheim.
FINELINE REBRANDS FOR NEW YEAR
Bristol UK based lighting and
rigging rental specialists
Fineline celebrates the start of
2014 with a rebranding exercise,
complete with a new-look logo
and website to consolidate a
last quarter investment strategy
that is focused on offering new
and innovative technologies
and imaginative solutions to its
growing portfolio of clients.
2014 is the third year that Fineline
– originally established in 1988
– has been running under new,
lively and energetic independent
ownership, with a management
team led by MD Rob Sangwell. (Continues on Page 12)
Left to right: Patrick Watson, James Harrington, Rob Sangwell, Sevim Sangwell,
Rob Watson and Stuart England
Visuals Solutions Lighting Solutions
12 Apr-Jun 2014
Multi-award-winning lighting designer Rick Fisher
has singled out ETC’s new Source Four LED
CYC adapters for special praise while working on a
production of Howard Brenton’s Drawing the Line at
Hampstead Theatre in London.
“We are using them to light through the ceiling of the
beautiful set and I’m sure we have only scratched the
surface of what they can do. I was really impressed,”
Fisher says.
RICK FISHER APPLAUDS ETC’S SOURCE FOUR
LED CYC
The company has built up a reputation as a leading
lighting and visuals facility in the South West region
– encapsulated in the new strap-line ‘Professional-
Creative-Trusted’ - and works nationwide in the UK
and worldwide internationally.
Sangwell explains: “Three years ago, a new era in
Fineline’s history was launched with the buy-out and
implementation of a new management structure with
a completely fresh outlook. We’ve grown steadily
throughout that period, and are now moving forward
to the next level, ramping up the business in readiness
for a busy 2014. Alongside that, we are really proud
that the Fineline brand has been going strong for 25
years.”
Over the last three years Fineline’s equipment
inventory has been expanded and brought bang
up to date with constant investment, the latest
intelligent lights, effects, LED lighting and control
technology.
Another major round of purchases came at the end of
2013, with new equipment including Robe’s popular
Pointe multi-purpose moving light, Miltech MTC
Batten 2 LED strips, Avolites’ Tiger Touch control
consoles and a selection of trussing and motors.
Earlier in the autumn, a custom PA tower system was
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designed, fabricated and added to Fineline’s hire
stock.
A new apprenticeship scheme run in conjunction with
Bridgewater College will commence in Spring, as
Fineline is dedicated to providing career opportunities
for young people who want a start in the industry.
They will continue to run their own regular rigging
training courses with local partners, which have
recently included the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
and Weston College, Weston Super Mare.
The new clean and stylish website will mirror the
streamlining of the operation. It is highly visual and
action packed with case studies, project reports and
profiles.
The remodeled logo is a careful blend of classic
and contemporary to celebrate the new wave and
recognize the history that has made the name a
successful and respected brand.
In the last year, Fineline has supplied lighting and
visuals to a host of shows and events including the
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing
Arts, The Eden Sessions, the Shambala Festival, the
Outlook Festival and many more as well as servicing
a host of corporate clients with brand activations,
conferences, award ceremonies and gala dinners.
Photo Credit: Marcus Tozini
Rick Fisher used ETC’s new Source Four LED CYC adapters for Drawing the Line at Hampstead Theatre
He used six Source Four LED Lustr+ luminaires
alongside conventional Source Four® units, and was
amazed at how well their colour and intensity blended.
“There were times when I almost could not tell the
difference as to which was on – the conventional or
LED,” explains Fisher. “They are not the same, but
they are pretty close and for the first time, I almost
could see not missing tungsten so much.”
The CYC adapter makes a lighting inventory even more
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14 Apr-Jun 2014
flexible. Any Source Four LED can be transformed
into a powerful tool to light cycloramas when its lens
barrel is removed and a Source Four LED CYC adapter
is added. Typically, a cyc light can only be used for
one purpose, so when a design doesn’t include a
backdrop, the fixture goes unused. In contrast, if
there is no cyclorama to light, the CYC adapter can
be removed and the Source Four LED luminaire can
be applied to other lighting tasks.
Fisher’s design for Drawing the Line also uses two
ETC Selador Desire D40 Ice luminaires and three
Selador Desire D40 Fire units to bring extraordinary
intensity to the performance. Ice adds a range of
colour from the cool end of the spectrum, and Fire
brings a warm wash of amber, orange and red.
“Ironically perhaps, after all the work ETC has done
blending the beams, my set is great at separating
out the colours, so we get an amazing dappled
effect,” he says.
“I am glad to have two of the LED engines in
Hampstead as well, with regular lenses that I rigged
as head-high face lighting for the actors, but my real
favourites are the CYC units. They really do the job
better than a traditional flood, even in the unusual
way I was using them,” summarises Fisher.
For more information on ETC and its products, please
visit www.etcconnect.com.
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ETC LEDS DAZZLE NORWEGIAN THEATREGOERS
When Ibsenhuset Theatre in Skien, Norway, was
about to undergo a complete refurbishment, the
technical managers looked for new lighting fixtures
and controls that could take the theatre well into the
21st century. They ended up specifying over 100 ETC
Selador Desire LED luminaires, along with two different
– but connected – ETC Unison® control systems.
The installation was complicated by the existing mix
of DMX and DALI systems at the theatre, according
to Benjamin Reinhoff, project manager at Elektrik
Solutions, who supplied the products and helped
with specification. “We installed two Unison Paradigm
systems to control the new Selador LED lighting in
the auditorium and around the stage area, as well as
in nearby rehearsal and side rooms. There’s also a
new Mosaic processor for controlling the 600 DALI
lights in the 800 square metre foyer, which is used as
a performance area,” he explains.
The Unison systems are designed to allow the lighting
to be set by both trained and untrained personnel,
such as bar staff, cleaners and security, who can then
adjust the lighting as they need to. “This can always
be overridden by the main lighting controller, who
can prevent accidental triggering of the auditorium
fixtures during a concert, for example.” explains
Reinhoff.
Eight push-button panels will be installed in the foyer
and the surrounding areas, and two more LCD panels
in the stage area to control the fixtures, as part of
the second stage of the project. “We will also soon
be installing six ETC Net3 One Port DMX Gateways in
the area around the stage so that staff can connect
a simple desk and take control of the DALI lamps via
Unison,” adds Reinhoff.
The lighting specification called for 80 Selador D40
Lustr+ LED fixtures for its 800-seat auditorium, and
house and worklight areas, along with 35 of ETC’s
new Selador Desire D22 model. Explains Reinhoff:
“There are areas in which we needed low-profile
fixtures, which made the D22 perfect – such as in
parts of the auditorium with relatively low headroom,
where they replaced downlights. The D22 is the
latest in the Selador line, and the theatre managers
were delighted to be among the first customers.”
While very aware of the fixtures’ energy efficiency,
the managers also realised that LED lighting, with
up to 50,000 hours of life, would require much lower
maintenance than any other type of fixture – no lamp
or gel replacements will be needed.
They were also impressed with the colour capabilities,
and their ability to provide smooth, flicker-free
dimming. Says Reinhoff: “This, along with the support
and warranty we can provide with ETC backing us up,
is a winning combination! The managers have told
us how happy they are with the system. There are
a lot of touring productions going in, and so there
has been plenty of feedback from incoming lighting
operators that have used the venue. They’ve all told
us how great the new lighting looks.”
NEWS
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Apr-Jun 2014
HARMAN’S MARTIN PROFESSIONAL
SHARE YOUR
PASSION
CONTEST WINNER RECEIVES FIRST-HAND
LIGHTING R&D EXPERIENCE
In late 2013, HARMAN’s Martin Professional put out a call to
lighting designers around the world, whether a professional
lighting designer, small-venue producer or industry newbie,
to share their passion for the lighting industry. With hundreds
of entries, a 1-minute-long video from 22-year-old Ricardo
Dias from Portugal managed to convince Martin he was the
most passionate member of the lighting industry. His creative
approach to lighting earned him, along with his father, a
round-trip visit to Martin headquarters in Denmark for a
2-day tour of a lifetime.
Dias’ creative approach to lighting design was the most
impressive point of interest to Martin. The recession continues
to impact the lighting industry in Portugal, so the lack of
proper equipment forces Dias and his crew of 3-4 friends to
be creative when hired for a gig. During events, the team has
to make on-the-fly repairs and adjustments on the hardware
side and customize software, so they continuously turned to
the Martin Forum and YouTube for inspiration.
As a student of Electronics at the University of Aveiro in
Portugal, Dias is used to working in the cross field between
hardware and technology. One of his recent school projects
was an application written for the Microsoft Kinect that allows
him to control the light with simple gestures. His next step is
a project combining gestures and voice control of light in a
stage environment.
Dias is also head coach for a robotics football team and
is hoping to attend the upcoming world championship
“Robocup” in Brazil this summer. Additionally, he is the
President of a Youth Association at his university, consisting
of professors and students, where he organizes and promotes
extra-curricular lectures and workshops, providing support
to student projects.
During their visit, Dias and his father visited the Martin
production facilities in Frederikshavn and HQ in Aarhus, where
they had a tour of the R&D department and experienced a
lighting demonstration in the Martin showroom. They also
spent time with Martin employees, such as Ricardo’s longtime
industry hero, Product Manager Paul Pelletier.
“They were born and raised in the digital age. Technology
does not intimidate them - it is a natural part of their everyday
lives,” states Pelletier. “Maybe this is why technology has
become part of the solution for Ricardo and
his peers.”
Among Ricardo’s favorite products is the RUSH
range. As he puts it: “All those effects in one
small lamp is incredible and I wish I had one
at home.” His long-term goal is to combine
his passion for lighting with electronics and
one day - in the not too distant future - he
sees himself working in Martin R&D.
“To Martin, in the wake of his visit, Ricardo
Dias has become the symbol of an emerging
generation of cross-disciplinary lighting
enthusiasts with a brand new methodology
and approach,” stated David Ravnkilde,
Director of Marketing, Martin. “We’re excited
to see what the future has in store for Ricardo
and his generation, and how they will impact
the lighting industry!”
trust.rental has just increased its rental stock with 6 x MA
VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) and 2 x MA VPU light;
thereby enlarging its amount of MA Lighting products. The
German service provider for media and control technology
also offers service and training for all products in its rental
stock. Recently, the company was involved together with
its holding company trust.event engineering GmbH in some
well-known projects like the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
in Kiev and X-Factor Pan Arabia in Beirut.
Marcus Plum and Sebastian Huwig, managing directors,
decided in 2011 to rely on MA Lighting products. At the
beginning of 2012, the company invested in the MA VPU
trust.rental INVESTS IN THE NEW MA VPU
Photo Credits: © Sebastian Huwig
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Photo Credit: © Doron Akerman
GRANDMA2 TAKES PART IN ISRAEL’S RISING STAR
If numbers do not lie, Israel’s Rising Star’s ratings
tell a clear success story: The show debuted to a
phenomenal 38 percent of market share in primetime
on Israel’s Channel 2 network. The concept of Rising
Star is broadly similar to Idols, The Voice or X Factor:
a group of unknown artists compete to be the ‘best’
singer. The twist comes in the voting. Instead of call-
in votes that are tallied over the course of a show
with a winner announced at the end, audiences for
Rising Star vote live on the air during a singer’s
performance, and their decisions play out in real time
for the audience and the performer to see.
For lighting and video control, lighting designer
and operator Ronen Najar relied on an MA System,
consisting of 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2
light, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA NPU
(Network Processing Unit) and 1 x MA NSP (Network
Signal Processor).
Najar explained: “I’ve been working for ten years only
with MA Lighting control and it is my favourite. There is
no other console that is so reliable and powerful. Also
the philosophy of MA is the best in my opinion and I’m
able to realise all my ideas with the grandMA2.”
“The goal of this TV show is to let the audience
feel like an essential part of it and be participating
interactively,” Najar continued. “We had to figure
out a way to combine lighting appropriate for a TV
show with video, together with the fact that the
video screen blocks the light on the contestant
while flying up and down. It was a bit of a challenge
to synchronise the lighting and video systems, the
motors and the flying video screen all in one cue,
which has to happen at a specific time. With the help
of the grandMA2 the synchronisation was simple and
safe.”
Shay Bonder was the video system and content
designer, Yahav Tenne was the video programmer
and operator. The light crew manager was Itay Huli,
the video crew manager were Eyal Shani and Yadin
Hardon.
Aragaman delivered the light and sound equipment,
Screen Light the video and motor system equipment,
Stage Design the stage and truss equipment.
A.B. Electronics is the exclusive distributor of MA
Lighting in Israel, Jordan and Palestine.
Photo Credit: © Sebastian Huwig
MK1 to be able to offer all the required products for
a modern FOH single-handed set up. Besides media
servers and consoles, this also includes all additional
peripheral media devices.
“To fulfil all the needs of today’s projects like the Junior
Eurovision Song Contest we have decided to increase
our rental stock with six MA VPU MK2. Because of
the constant requests from smaller projects, we have
further invested in the new MA VPU light because this
product is perfect for these purposes.”
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AED DISTRIBUTION IS BENELUX OFFICIAL
DISTRIBUTOR FOR ROBERT JULIAT LIGHTING
SOLUTIONS
With the start of a new year comes the start of
a new arrangement for Robert Juliat in their
distribution network as AED Distribution takes on the
role of official distributor for the Benelux Countries.
The agreement came into force on 1 January 2014
when AED Distribution took on responsibility for
the Netherlands, having represented Belgium and
Luxembourg since 2011.
AED Distribution will cover all markets but are
especially excited at the prospect of supporting the
theatre market with Robert Juliat products.
“We are very happy to bring the full range of Robert
Juliat products to the BeNeLux territories, and in
particular to the theatre market,” comments Hans
Vanderheijden, MD of AED Distribution HQ. “From
single lens luminaires and profiles to followspots,
Robert Juliat’s range covers every requirement from
the smallest to the largest venues.”
“AED Distribution’s product knowledge and dedicated
customer service provide a great level of central
support to all users of Robert Juliat solutions in
the Benelux countries,” adds Claus Spreyer, Robert
Juliat’s Sales Director. “We are delighted that, through
AED and the rest of the RJ distributor family, we are
able to provide this level of support to our customers
in this region as we do for the rest of the world.”
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Ambersphere Solutions, MA Lighting’s
exclusive distributor in the UK, recently
equipped Rose Bruford College with 4 x MA
onPC command wing. The college based
in Sidcup, Kent, delivers degree courses
across the whole spectrum of theatre,
including a three-year BA (Hons) in creative
lighting control.
“The course was created in response to
the industry demand for specialist lighting
and video programmers and technicians,”
explained Rachel Nicholson, programme
director for the course. “So it is a given
that we need to invest in the most up-
to-date and widely used control systems
if we are to stay in step with technical
developments. In order to maintain a high
quality experience for this year’s larger
intake of students we decided to invest in
four virtual-programming suites.
I chose four MA onPC command wing;
the grandMA2 system is great for
demonstrating a range of programming
styles and challenges and because the
MA platform is used professionally in all
areas of live performance. This means that
the students will learn programming skills
and techniques that are transferable to
whichever industry sector they eventually
go into. We have always received excellent product support
from Ambersphere – the College had some of the first grandMA2
ultra-light in the country - so it made sense to invest further in
a product range that is always in high demand by the students
themselves. They value the flexibility of the console, which
enables them to explore a range of programming strategies and
I have faith in the quality of the build; it needs to withstand
some very intensive use by the students.”
In each of the programming suites, Nicholson has installed a
selection of consoles to provide the best learning experience
MA onPC COMMAND WING FOR ROSE BRUFORD
COLLEGE
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QEII CONFERENCE CENTRE INVESTS IN SEVEN
QU-16 DIGITAL RACKMOUNT MIXERS
London’s QEII Conference Centre recently added
seven Allen & Heath Qu-16 digital rackmount
mixers to its inventory of AV equipment. An upgrade
to existing analogue mixers, the Qu-16s are installed
in self-contained portable AV racks, which can be
used in any of the event spaces in the venue.
“We needed a higher channel count for the mixers
installed on our mobile AV racks. We were looking
around the analogue market as we couldn’t believe
there would be a digital mixer to fit a 19” rack, and then
I saw the Qu-16 at Infocomm, where it won a Best In
Show award,” explains AV production manager, Derek
Chalmers. “Qu-16 has everything we needed - 16
channels, built in processing, and recording facilities
as we record all of our events. We’ve had them now
for two months and they’ve been fantastic.”
The mixers were supplied by Hertfordshire-based
Mercury AV. Director, Ian McDonald, commented: “The
QEII deals with exceptionally high profile events on a
daily basis and often has several large conferences
running simultaneously. The sound equipment needs
to be very flexible but it is also important that it can
be setup fast and operated by a large number of
different technicians. QU-16 is therefore perfect for
use by the QEII in their mobile PA racks.”
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for students who aim to be proficient in several
consoles before specialising in their chosen area of
live performance. The MA option has proved to be
a popular choice. “I watched students using it to
programme videos on the same network as one of
our grandMA2 ultra-lights with both consoles working
on the same show file. It was clear that the MA onPC
command wing would be a flexible and popular
teaching tool.”
“Purchasing four consoles is already paying dividends
for the students,” Nicholson continued. “A class of
just four is able to work with a tutor or a professional
on a project. The students get more hands-on time,
which helps develop their programming skills, and
we can configure the set up in a number of ways in
order to teach a variety of networking strategies for
programming a show with multiple programmers and
back-up systems.”
The consoles are used mainly in the virtual
programming suites but, as the College stages
over 75 shows a year, they are often called into live
action.
“We are very happy with the Command Wings and
the students are certainly very excited about them,”
concluded Nicholson.
The Centre contains a total of 29 function rooms,
running a variety of events ranging from conferences
and meetings to banquets and receptions. The
mobile racks provide a simple, flexible solution for
the Centre’s smaller function rooms. In addition to
7 full time in-house AV technicians, the Centre also
has a bank of 50 freelancers.
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PRISM SOUND’S TITAN IS AN INSTANT HIT WITH
SUPA DUPS
The Grammy Award winning producer and DJ has become
one of the first recipients of Prism Sound’s latest audio
interface.
Grammy Award winning producer and DJ, Supa
Dups, has just added a Prism Sound Titan
USB multitrack audio interface to his equipment
roster, complimenting the Prism Sound Lyra 2 audio
interface that is already an integral part of his studio
set up.
Supa Dups, who began DJ-ing at the age of 11
and producing at 16, has worked with some of the
biggest names in the music business. A member
of the influential Black Chiney Sound System, a
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ALLEN & HEATH GLD INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIAN
CHURCH
Now in its tenth year, the Mosaic Church in Rockland,
California, recently completed a renovation of
its sanctuary, which included upgrading the existing
sound system with an Allen & Heath GLD-80 mixer
and an AR2412 remote audio rack. Situated in a strip
mall amongst RV and Auto Dealerships along with a
Fitness Centre, the Church presented a challenging
acoustic environment.
Also added to the existing system is a pair of Tannoy
V-12 speakers to complement three V-12’s already
in use. The church installed a Mi-Pro Microphone
set up with a DPA headset for the pastor. Handling
DSP chores for the new system is a RANE HAL2
processor.
With four to five Ministries using the Allen & Heath
board during the course of a week, a digital mixer
was the obvious selection.
“The Allen & Heath GLD-80 has a clear and simple
interface that has a lot of flexibility for so many hands
touching the board all week. During our two Sunday
services, the GLD-80’s PEQ page gives me an instant
read on our Pastor’s vocals and our five-piece band’s
audio level in a very live room,” comments Matt Trask,
Mosaic’s Creative Communications Director. “This
along with the reliable and very rich compression of
the GLD-80 allows me to focus on the experience of
the service, not just technical aspects.”
“The function and price point of the console, along
with the sound quality set the GLD-80 apart,” states
Mark Thompson of Clarity AVL. “I expected more
trouble from the Mosaic room than I got – there is a
musicality to the mixer that allows the audio sources
to be more accurate. You don’t find this in very many
digital mixers.”
Creating an audio experience that is at once pleasant
to the ear and uplifting to the soul; in a room built for
anything but live music and worship, is a challenge
not easily overcome. But for Matt Trask of the Mosaic
Church of Rockland, California the Allen & Heath
mixer has done just that.
“The Qu-16 is new to the market, so many of our
staff had not come across the mixer before. However,
after some brief training I am pleased to say all of our
engineers were really happy to use the Qu-16, and
had very positive feedback about the mixer’s ease of
use and ‘analogue feel’,” said Chalmers.
“We have seen a lot of demand for QU-16. We placed
a large stock order on the same day that the product
release announcement was made, then placed further
large orders when it became clear that demand was
outstripping supply. The exciting thing about QU-16
is that it makes all of the benefits of a digital mixer
available for live sound applications where a digital
mixer would previously have been too large or too
expensive,” concluded Ian McDonald.
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nod to his Chinese Jamaican heritage, Supa Dups’
breakthrough came in 2004 when he produced Nina
Sky’s Turnin’ Me On. He is now one of the most
sought after writer/producers around and has worked
with numerous artists including Eminem (one track on
the Grammy Award winning ‘Recovery’), Mary J Blige,
John Legend and Bruno Mars.
“Prism Sound is the Rolls-Royce of converters and
there’s nothing else that sounds like it,” he says of his
kit. “There is other equipment and then there’s Prism
Sound. In fact, the Lyra 2 is my mobile rig now.”
Although he is exceptionally busy, Supa Dups prefers
not to name the artists he’s currently working with
because not everything recorded in his studio always
sees the light of day. But he is very keen to talk about
his Prism Sound converters – Titan, which he only
recently took delivery of and Lyra 2, which he uses
all the time.
“I haven’t had a lot of time to play with Titan yet,
but I keep having excellent experiences with Lyra,”
he says. “The other day I was working with a band
and plugged the guitar and bass into it at the same
time and used it right there on the spot. It sounded
excellent. We finished everything on it, even the demo
vocal. Basically it has become the centrepiece of the
studio. Everything about it is awesome.”
Supa Dups spends a lot of time working out of Circle
House studios in Miami, and credits the city with
having a fantastically diverse music scene.
“It’s like London minus the dub-step, but with an
additional overall Caribbean influence which collides
with the American sounds. It’s definitely got a style
all of its own,” he says.
Proving he’s a man of much versatility, Supa Dups
recently finished an entire live reggae album. “I didn’t
know I could do that,” he says. “It was a challenge for
me but I’d definitely like to be involved in more entire
projects in the future and writing classic albums that
people will be listening to in decades to come.”
And the Lyra 2 and his new Titan will be with him
every step of the way. “There is a lot more to explore
with them,” he says. “I’ve used the Lyra 2 for hours
and hours and technically I’m not sure I’ve broken the
back of it yet. There’s still a lot to learn and play with,
but it always sounds awesome.”
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JOHN MEYER, AUDIO PIONEER BEHIND MEYER
SOUND, ENTERS TEC AWARDS HALL OF FAME
John Meyer, CEO and co-founder of Meyer Sound
Laboratories, was inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of
Fame at the 2014 NAMM Show. Following an introduction by
Dennis “Wiz” Leonard, long-time FOH mixer of the Grateful
Dead, Meyer received the award as he joined Frank Zappa,
Phil Spector, T Bone Burnett, and 30 other luminaries who
have shaped the art and science of music, recording, and
sound reinforcement technologies.
“Throughout my career, I have worked to create technology
that brings audiences closer to musicians in a transparent
way,” Meyer says. “There are products designed specifically
to make art, but my interest has always been to create a
high-quality listening experience without interfering with
the artist’s creation. By providing these tools, we strive to
enhance the shared entertainment experience that will surely
remain a way of life for generations to come.”
John Meyer’s role as an audio innovator extends to the late
1960s, when he consulted on audio for the Steve Miller
Band. Since establishing Meyer Sound in 1979, John Meyer
and his wife, Helen Meyer have led an engineering team
that is responsible for not only pioneering self-powered
concert loudspeakers, but also introducing breakthrough
developments including dedicated loudspeaker processing,
SIM™ source independent measurement tools, trapezoidal
loudspeaker cabinets, directional subwoofers, and more.
Products designed and manufactured under Meyer’s direction
are now installed in many of the world’s most prestigious
concert venues, and have toured with artists ranging from the
Three Tenors to Michael Bublé.
“New products start with an idea, but turning a concept into
useful technology requires hard work and risk-taking that
may or may not result in financial success,” says Meyer. “By
rewarding the contributions of the engineers in our industry,
the TEC Awards have inspired us to pursue ambitious new
ideas and fostered an innovative spirit. I’m
extremely honored to be inducted into the
TEC Hall of Fame.”
Sharing the honour with John Meyer as the
other 2014 TEC Awards Hall of Fame inductee
was Hal Blaine, the legendary “Wrecking
Crew” studio session drummer. Musician and
engineer, Todd Rundgren, received this year’s
Les Paul Award.
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MAX LINDSAY-JOHNSON APPOINTED COMMUNITY
INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Community Professional
Loudspeakers is pleased to
announce the appointment of Max
Lindsay-Johnson as International
Sales Manager. Lindsay-Johnson
has over 20 years of marketing,
sales and business management
experience in the pro audio
industry. In his new role, Lindsay-
Johnson is tasked with ensuring
the continued growth of the
company’s international sales.
Lindsay-Johnson’s previous roles
have included International Sales
and Marketing Manager for Duran
Audio BV, and Managing Director
of Harman Pro UK.
“I am thrilled to be joining the
Community team at such an
incredible time of innovation and
growth within the company,” said
Lindsay-Johnson. “Community
is a world leader in outdoor
loudspeaker technology and
its engineering excellence
continues to drive expansion
in its established position in
the installed/engineered sound
market. I look forward to being
part of the team that brings this
broad spectrum of solutions to
the forefront of the pro audio
business.”
“Part of Community’s significant
growth in its international sales
is due to its increased product
diversification in Engineered and
Installed sound products. These
product ranges, alongside the
dominance in high value, high
performance outdoor products
that are synonymous with
Community, continue to offer a
great opportunity for substantial
growth, not only within our home
market but also internationally,”
remarked Julia Lee, Director of
Sales and Marketing for Community
Professional Loudspeakers. “I’m
confident Max will strengthen
the sales team and play a major
part in this continued growth. I’m
very pleased to welcome him to
Community.”
MARTIN AUDIO APPOINTS WEINGAERTNER FOR
INTERNATIONAL ROLE
Martin Audio has confirmed the appointment of the
experienced Andreas Weingaertner as its new
International Account Manager.
Based in Bremen, Germany, Weingaertner brings more
than 26 years of sales and marketing experience in pro
audio to the role — covering all aspects of MI, rental
and fixed installations.
“After all this time in pro audio I remain excited by the
possibilities, and this has enabled me to constantly
learn, not only about new products but also the
changing needs of distributors and end-users,” said
Andreas.
“I had been approached in recent years by other
loudspeaker manufacturers, but the opportunity to
work for such a pioneering manufacturer as Martin
Audio was a prospect too good to pass by. They really
are leading their field, with the likes of MLA.
I’m looking forward to meeting the network of EMEA
distributors at Integrated Systems Europe; it will be
good to demonstrate how Martin Audio’s advanced
technologies can be applied to the installation sector.”
Commenting on Andreas’s appointment, Director of
Sales, Simon Bull said: “With Andy’s experience and
passion I’m confident that he will take great strides
in working with our partners to further the success of
Martin Audio.”
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“As a result of the release,
integrators will no longer need
separate software packages for
each manufacturer’s product as well
as Dante Controller,” comments
Trent Wagner, Senior Product
Manager at Symetrix. “Supported
Dante-enabled products will
appear side-by-side with Symetrix
SymNet products in the Composer
software and can be managed or
configured identically to Symetrix
products. Professionals who have
used Composer before will have no
learning curve.”
Stewart Audio has long pursued
a focus on making networked AV
affordable and practical, and its
current range includes innovative
Dante end-points. “Our customers
desire solutions that prove to be
both compatible and complete in
addressing their audio challenges.
The collaboration between Stewart
Audio, Symetrix and Attero Tech
represents a major step in that
direction,” says Stewart Audio’s
Chief Marketing Officer, Brian
McCormick.
STORE DJ APPOINTED AS AUSTRALIAN
DISTRIBUTOR FOR ALLEN & HEATH XONE
Soundbay Pty Ltd, trading
as Store DJ, is pleased to
announce its appointment as the
exclusive importer and distributor
for Allen & Heath’s Xone DJ Series
in Australia.
“Allen & Heath’s reputation for
uncompromising sound quality
and innovation has made Xone the
“DJ’s DJ mixer”, so it is natural
that Xone should find a home at
Store DJ, Australia’s leading DJ
retailer,” commented Store DJ’s
Xone brand manager, Paul Bridge.
“Allen & Heath’s Xone DJ mixers
are the only choice for many
top-shelf DJs, including Richie
Hawtin, Pete Tong, Andy C, John
Digweed, and Booka Shade.
Store DJ’s management and staff
are extremely excited to have
the opportunity to bring these
excellent products to Australia’s
DJ’s and performers!”
Store DJ will continue the global
development of the Xone brand not
only through its own stores but through other key Australian retailer outlets.
“Store DJ is an enthusiastic promoter of EDM technology and culture
in the Australian market. Their staff is knowledgeable, their marketing
sharp and their outlook progressive! It is an honour to partner with
them to showcase Xone to the Australian market,” said Global Market
Management Director, Bardy Hayes.
SYMETRIX PARTNERS WITH ATTERO TECH &
STEWART AUDIO TO DELIVER DANTE EASE
In a significant development for users of Audinate’s Dante media
networking technology, Symetrix has announced that the latest
version of its popular SymNet Composer software will enable complete
configuration of select Dante-enabled Symetrix, Attero Tech and Stewart
Audio products.
Settings affecting I/O levels, routing and more will be defined with
SymNet Composer 2.0, which gives customers the ability to consolidate
operations on a single platform where three or more were previously
required.
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He continues: “By collaborating on solutions we can
create the right outcomes for our customers. With all
the difficulties consultants and integrators face daily,
presenting them with a comprehensive answer to an
application is what this partnership is really about.”
Mike Sims, Director of Marketing and Sales at Attero
Tech – which produces a trio of Dante interfaces –
welcomes the partnership as “the next logical step”
in the interoperability of Dante networked audio
systems. “Our goal has been to make deployment of
these systems as seamless as possible, while allowing
consultants and integrators to choose best-of-class
products from a variety of manufacturers. This is the
future of interoperability,” he declares.
The initial response from the integrator community
is also encouraging. Chuck Mitchell is owner of
California-based Technology of the Arts and recently
undertook a Dante-centric installation involving
Symetrix and Attero Tech products. “Dante is rapidly
becoming a default choice for all manner of projects in
the installed environment,” he says. “The partnership
between Symetrix, Attero Tech and Stewart Audio
around the use of Dante-based systems is to be
warmly welcomed as it helps to bring every installer’s
dream of blanket interoperability that little bit closer
to being realised.”
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CRESTRON ASIA DEMONSTRATES INDUSTRY’S
FIRST 4K MATRIX SWITCHING AND LARGE-SCALE
DISTRIBUTION SOLUTION AT INFOCOMM CHINA
2014
Crestron Asia Limited (“Crestron Asia”), the Asia
headquarters of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
(“Crestron”) which is the world’s leading manufacturer
of advanced control and automation systems,
will showcase its latest technology and intelligent
equipment from 9 to 11 April 2014 at the Beijing
National Convention Center Booth PC1-01. During the
show, Crestron will demonstrate its completed range
of 4K DigitalMedia™ switching and video distribution
devices for the first time in Asia.
Crestron Asia will use its market positioning,
“Integrated by Design™”, as the theme of this
exhibition. The booth will be divided into five
sections: DigitalMedia™, Crestron RL™, Lighting
Control, Enterprise Management Software, Keypads
and Touchpanels.
Highlights of the exhibition:
DigitalMedia™ - Leading The Way In 4K
Crestron will debut its new revolutionary product, the
128x128 DigitalMedia™ Switcher (DM-MD128X128).
It supports 4K high-definition display specifications
(4K Ultra High-Definition) and provides the highest
screen and projection quality, brings high-
performance audio and video quality for large-scale
enterprises and customers. 4K displays are quickly
establishing a strong foothold in both professional
and consumer markets. However, up to now, video
distribution technology is generally not available to
transmit 4K content throughout a home or business,
to multiple rooms, or over long distance. When it
comes to emerging video distribution technology in
the digital arena, Crestron is taking the lead again
with the first complete 4K solution.
About 4K Ultra HD
At a display resolution up to 4096x2160, 4K Ultra
HD TVs provide resolutions that are four times higher
than the current standard of full HD 1920x1080. Just
as 720p and then 1080p became high-definition
display standards in the last decade, 4K Ultra HD
is on its way to becoming the format for television,
movies, corporate presentations and imaging.
Crestron RL™ - Comprehensive Group
Collaboration Solution
Crestron RL™, the new powerful group collaboration
solution for the conference room, will make its
debut in the show. The Crestron RL™ solution is
based on Microsoft® Lync® 2013, a full-featured
communication system that provides video, voice,
interactive content sharing, presence, and chat from
a personal device that many companies already
use on a daily basis. Crestron RL™ extends Lync®
experience to the conference room, which enables
groups to communicate and collaborate in real-time
regardless of their physical location.
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S+H RECEIVES ITS FIRST 100 SQUARE METRES OF
NEW LIGHTWEIGHT GLUX 3.9MM HD LED SCREEN
Ilfracombe, Devon based drapes,
starcloth, LED and visual
effects specialist S+H has taken
delivery of its first batch of 100
square metres of Glux’s new
3.9 IDsnC high definition LED
screen modules, which will join its
existing extensive inventory of LED
technologies and special effects
available for rental and all types of
special project installations.
The physical dimensions of each
panel of Glux 3.9 are a handy 500
x 500 mm at 45mm deep, offering
an impressively light weight of just
3Kg each or 12Kgs per square
metre, making it one of the lightest
HD LED screens currently on the
market.
It is also around 70% lighter than
most ‘lightweight’ competitor
products.
S+H’s MD Terry Murtha confirms
that the company will be making
further investments in LED screen
later this year to keep up with
the demand from all types of
productions especially television,
theatre and special events – all key
sectors for S+H.
Glux LED screen – one of the most
popular high-end Chinese brands
- is renowned for being quick
and easy to deploy and assemble
without requiring any specialist
tools.
Murtha comments: “The key issues in our decision were the weight and
user-friendliness, and of course the value that we can pass on to our
clients. Timescales for rigging any production are tight and a fast build
is always essential. This is just one of the beauties of the Glux LED
screens – even a complex LED set up can be constructed extremely
quickly from these products”.
The 3.9 mm IDsnC is an indoor screen constructed of rugged carbon
fibre materials that enable the super-thin and very elegant appearance.
It is optimised for indoor use with the deepest blackness levels and
sophisticated light-absorbing techniques.
The frames have an angled edge structure allowing for curved assembly
– up to 90 degrees. It is also compatible with all other Glux LED screens
including processing, software and power supply elements.
S+H’s existing Glux 12mm screen has been constantly in use on touring
productions and studio installations over the last 18 months where it
has proved extremely reliable, another reason Murtha did not have any
hesitation in returning to the manufacturer as soon as the HD version
became available.
XL VIDEO PLACES MEGA ORDER FOR LED
PRODUCTS IN CHINA
XL Video, the award-winning
provider of video solutions to the
entertainment and events industries,
has announced an investment of
more than 15 million US dollars in
a range of new LED products and
accessories to support its plans for
growth in 2014.
The LED investment has been made
with a range of suppliers including
Shenzhen-based Unilumin Group
Co and its subsidiary Radiant
Opto-Elec Technology Co Ltd to
purchase a series of LED products
based on the latest technologies.
In total more than 1200 m2 of
LED products for the XL Video
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As part of Singapore Art Week
and Art Stage Singapore 2014,
internationally renowned Japanese
media artist Dr. Naoko Tosa’s latest
exhibition in Asia included a special
projection mapping installation on
the exterior of ArtScience Museum
at Marina Bay Sands from 16 to
19 January 2014. Members of the
public enjoyed a visual treat of
colours and artistic flair by Marina
Bay with two daily screenings at
8.25 p.m. and 9.50 p.m.
Titled “Sound of Ikebana: Four
Seasons,” the projection mapping
installation showcased Japan’s
four seasons using strong artistic
influences of the Rimpa School,
one of the major historical
schools of Japanese paintings.
Colours representative of China,
Malaysia and India were included
to acknowledge the exhibition’s
staging in Asia.
rental business will become available from February
onwards. The LED investment covers amongst others:
• State of the art 2.5mm high contrast LED
• Super lightweight 3.9mm Utile LED
• 18mm Magic Cube outdoor and indoor LED
• 7mm blackface Magic Cube outdoor and indoor
LED – the first of its kind in this segment
• The latest innovation of 18mm Hybrid LED, which
combines LED screen with LED spotlights in the
same panel. This invention has been designed by
the XL Video R&D Center and serves entertainment
industry clients with their wish to have one solution
for video and lighting.
In addition, XL Video has also invested in more than
1000m2 of touring frames. This innovation allows XL
Video to use the various LED products, like MC 7,
MC 12, MC 18 and Hybrid in one standard touring
package. This frame is the lightest weight version
in the industry meeting international standards and
improving handling time and shipping costs.
This investment in new LED products is the largest
XL Video has made in its history. It supports the
company’s growth strategy for 2014 onwards by
reinforcing its position as a leading rental supplier
of state-of-the-art video technology solutions. For XL
Video this is the first step towards further growth.
XL Video has begun to take delivery of these new
additions to its inventory starting with the 18mm Hybrid
LED, which is now available for rental. Additional new
products will be added from February 2014.
XL Video’s Chief Technology Officer Kristof Soreyn
commented: “We are pleased to make this LED
investment with Unilumin Group Co. Unilumin is a long
standing partner with whom we co-develop the latest
state of the art LED technologies for the LED Rental
market. These products represent the best available
technology in each market segment and underline our
strategy to provide the best visual experience for our
customers.
XL Video is headquartered in Ostend, Belgium, with
rental locations in Belgium, China, France, Germany,
Netherlands, UK and USA.
SOUND OF IKEBANA: FOUR SEASONS
PROJECTION
MAPPING SHOWCASE DEBUTS AT SINGAPORE’S
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the
Japan Creative Center, the National University of
Singapore as well as the Visual Industry Promotion
Organization, the exhibition and outdoor installation
aimed to promote Japan’s latest “Cool Japan” efforts
and showcase its creativity in Southeast Asia.
“Sound of Ikebana” marked the world debut of Dr.
Tosa’s latest art collection. Her earlier works have
been exhibited worldwide, including at the Museum of
Modern Art, New York and the New York Metropolitan
Art Museum.
“Sound of Ikebana” – the theme of four seasons
inspired by different cultures
Shot at 2,000 frames per second using high-speed
photography, “Sound of Ikebana” was a series of
videos that showcased vibrant images using various
liquids (such as paints and oils) created from sound
vibrations. The video installation also featured the
artistic influences of the Kyoto Rimpa School of
thought, with a strong presence of the colour gold to
signify motifs of life and culture.
Inspired by Japan’s four seasons, “Sound of Ikebana”
also included haikus (short poems) by famous
Japanese poets Matsuo Basho, Yosa Buson and
Kobayashi Issa to represent the four seasons. Colours
and cultures, such as Peranakan, as well as countries
including Malaysia, India and China play a significant
role in the “Sound of Ikebana” The different seasons
also signified the seasons of life: growth, activity and
vitality, and finally, tranquillity.
“Sound of Ikebana” was an extension of one of Dr.
Tosa’s earlier masterpieces, “An Expression.” The
1985 video art installation featured sounds produced
from the brightness of video images, and was part of
the public collection artwork display at The Museum
of Modern Art in New York.
Dr. Tosa shared: “I am extremely honoured to bring
the projection event and my solo exhibition to
Singapore, as one of our Asian stops. I hope visitors
will experience the surprise of the unpredictable,
organic movements of liquids while also discovering
the basis of the connection of history and culture that
ties the world together.”
“Naoko Tosa’s extraordinary works have captivated
many of us. ArtScience Museum is glad to work
alongside Naoko Tosa once again in sharing her
artistic vision and providing the public a glimpse into
the fascinating world of Japanese art and culture
through the projection mapping showcase,” said Mr
Ross Leo, Associate Director, ArtScience Museum.
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With unprecedented support from audio companies
and with the show on track to occupy all six halls
at the China National Convention Center in Beijing,
InfoComm China 2014 guaranteed to be the largest
ever.
China’s leading AV professionals and specifiers
will gather in Beijing in 2014 to find out what is
next in the evolution of the audio visual technology
industry and connect with the hottest technology
products from the world’s leading innovators.
InfoComm China 2014 will take place at the China
National Convention Center (CNCC) on 9-11 April
2014 and promises to be even bigger and better
than ever before.
More than 23,000 professionals are expected to
attend the show with over a third of attendees being
technology managers and integrators. InfoComm
China (IFC) is the only event in the country that
caters to such a broad spectrum of market sectors,
including corporate IT, government, military,
education, transportation, healthcare, hospitality,
retail and entertainment.
InfoComm China 2014 sounds even better for
audio companies
Endorsing its stature as China’s premier pro-AV
event, leading audio brands have already confirmed
their participation in InfoComm China 2014 in
unprecedented numbers. Showcasing the latest
AV technology, IFC provides the multi-billion dollar
industry and its customers with a thriving show
floor where exhibitors can meet and present to the
nation’s leading pro-AV decision makers.
One leading audio company that has committed
to exhibiting at the upcoming show is Sanecore
Group. “We have seen how IFC has grown over the
years,” said Sanecore Group Vice President Zhang
Tao. “Having participated in IFC 2013 and achieved
great results, we have decided to increase our
participation in the 2014 show with the aim of
9th-11th April 2014
China National Convention Center
Beijing, China
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forging an even better platform for our brand.
InfoComm China has become widely acclaimed
in China and we now consider it to be a critical
window of opportunity for our company and our
products.”
Phoenix Audio and Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.
has been participating in IFC for many years.
Melody Zhao, Marketing Manager, said: “Focusing
on global solutions and top-class technology,
InfoComm China has clearly established itself in the
richly multi-faceted and flourishing China market,
providing professional expertise for industry players
and manufacturers alike.”
Sanecore and Phoenix are not alone in their
commitment to IFC as the big names in the Chinese
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audio industry flock to take a stand in 2014. These
include Sennheiser, Shure, Audio Technica, Budee,
PCI, Smart Target, Bosch, Taiden, Gosin, Rvsun
Acoustics, Creator, Tendzone, Wincomn, Mipro,
Colink, Lutron, ITC, Haitian, BXB, Xilica, D&B and
more.
Eight months before InfoComm 2014 and more
than 75% exhibition space sold
The unparalleled support for the 2014 show, from
both regular and new exhibitors, has assured that
this year’s edition of IFC will be the largest ever. For
the first time, InfoComm China 2014 will occupy
all six halls of the CNCC, taking up a total 45,000
square meters of exhibition space. With more
than 75% of space already sold and with another
15% reserved by exhibitors, companies wishing to
participate cannot stand on the side lines for much
longer.
Show organiser InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. feels that
the show has grown from strength to strength since
its inception in 2003. While many industry players
have chosen to stay on the sidelines over the past
editions of the show, the overwhelming response
in the pre-booking for the 2014 show tells a very
different story.
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“We are very happy to witness such
strong support from especially
the audio exhibitors, who through
the years have come to recognise
IFC as the best platform for
them to reach out to China’s AV
market, both for the installed as
well as live events sectors,” said
Richard Tan, General Manager of
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. “It also
points to the fact that companies
in China are raising their stakes
on the markets. This is not
surprising as China’s AV market
is projected to grow at 20% a
year to be worth some US$ 15.3
billion by 2015 - two-thirds
the size of the entire European
market.”
In China’s rapidly evolving
audiovisual industry, new
possibilities for creative
interaction and innovation are
constant. InfoComm China
strives to keep abreast of
those evolutions and offers an
outstanding platform for ideas,
growth and innovation.
An excited representative from
Bosch China said: “The AV
industry has witnessed a boom in
recent years with a 20% annual
growth in China alone. Every
sector in the business stands to
benefit from this development.
InfoComm China has provided a
great platform for industry players
to connect and communicate
each year.”
For more news on InfoComm
China 2014 before, during and
after the show, please visit
www.infocomm-china.com.
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The annual PALM EXPO will be back at the
New China International Centre in Beijing,
China from 26 – 29 May 2014. The biggest and
most established tradeshow in the Pro Audio,
Lighting, Music and Technology industry is set to
host manufacturers, distributors, dealers, retailers,
importers and exporters, as well as professional
users and corporate users from all over the world.
Showcasing up to a total of 11,000 square metres
of floor space and hosting up to 1,100 exhibitors
from various brands in 37 different countries and
regions, Palm Expo 2013 attracted an impressive
figure of over 50,000 visitors from 76 different
countries.
Apart from upholding its remarkable track record
for the past 22 years, Palm Expo has not only
established itself as the biggest must-attend
tradeshow for all industry professionals, but also
the best platform to meet and network with industry
partners and to receive the latest news and trends
within the industry.
PALM EXPO is also the world’s 2nd largest
tradeshow of its kind – complete with exhibition,
conference, seminars and workshop services under
one roof.
Co-organised by the China Entertainment
Technology Association (CETA), a national first-
class social organisation in the Ministry of Culture,
People’s Republic of China, and the authorised
representative in the entertainment equipment
industry of China, leading and coordinating the
economic and technical development of the
national entertainment equipment industry. With
strong support from the local governments and
associations, the 23rd edition of PALM EXPO
continues to be the key platform for International
and Asian industry professionals and buyers to
penetrate the massive China market. It is not only
the perfect platform to help gain direct access to
major cities, but also to 2nd and 3rd tier cities in
Greater China.
26th – 29th May 2014
New China International Centre
Beijing, China
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On top of being one of the largest tradeshows in the
Pro Audio, Lighting, Music and Technology industry
in China, the exhibitors are also equipped with a
comprehensive integrated marketing campaign
provided by the Palm Expo 2014 organisers to help
optimise the business opportunities offered through
the tradeshow, to create awareness, maximum
exposure and publicity for their businesses and to
assist them in elevating their presence at the Palm
Expo 2014.
With regard to feedback about last year’s show, 100%
of exhibitors stated that participation in the Palm Expo
2013 is important as part of their marketing mix, 99%
of exhibitors said that they will return to Palm Expo
2014, 97% of exhibitors stated that the visitor quality
and numbers met their expectations and that they
were successful in meeting their overall objectives
at the Palm Expo 2013, 95% of exhibitors rated that
the return of investment met and exceeded their
expectations, 94% of exhibitors are pleased with the
service provided by the organisers, 92% of exhibitors
received more than 200 genuine enquiries.
For more information, please visit www.palmexpo.net.
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ENTECH CONNECT is a specialised integrative
show that focuses on providing education and
training experiences targeted to pro audio, audio
visual, integration, broadcast, lighting and staging
professionals.
ENTECH CONNECT runs biannually on the off
year to ENTECH, and is a two-day industry
tradeshow in Melbourne that provides an informal,
inexpensive and comfortable environment for
visitors to network, to be informed and educated,
as well as to get their hands on the latest industry
technology. ENTECH CONNECT introduces new
and fresh exhibitors whilst providing industry
members in Melbourne a professional product and
technology showcase.
It is a must–attend event for any entertainment
technology and installation professionals working
in the industry.
Free Onsite Training
ENTECH CONNECT has announced that there
will be free onsite training offered by some of
Australia’s leading companies at the upcoming
event.
ENTECH CONNECT 2014, which will be hosted
in Melbourne in July, will continue to focus on
providing educational programmes, along with
training sessions targeted at the pro audio, audio
visual, integration, broadcast, lighting and staging
professionals.
“The addition of training zones to this year’s show
is a major bonus for all visitors. The opportunity
to receive onsite training, along with our seminar
programme and seeing the latest products on
display, will result in fantastic and unique offering
to those in the industry,” said event manager,
Stephen Dallimore.
Confirmed to be taking part at this year’s trade
event are Bose, Jands, Show Technology, ULA
Group and Yamaha, whose conferences will take
place between the 23rd and 24th July at the Royal
Exhibition Building.
Last year’s ENTECH attracted record attendees
both at the show as well as the 40-odd seminar
sessions taking place over the three days.
Webcastcloud teamed up with ENTECH to record
over 20 of the sessions taking place and have now
made these available for all to see.
The attendees also had the opportunity to watch
captured webcasts live at the event or later on-
demand. Webcastcloud’s online experience mirrors
the live event, complete with interaction between
presenter and viewers.
ENTECH CONNECT is being held 23 – 24 July
2014 at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Melbourne. For more information, please visit
www.entechconnect.com.au.
23rd – 24th July 2014
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Melbourne, Australia
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PRO A
UDIO • AUDIO VISUAL • INTEGRATION • LIGHTING • STA
GING
ENTECH CONNECT is the must aend event for
pro audio, audio visual, integraon, broadcast,
lighng and staging professionals.
It’s the ideal environment to network, learn and
experience the latest in entertainment technology
and installaon.
Keynote presentaon from Award winning lighng
designer, Leroy Benne.
REGISTER NOW FOR FREE:
entechshow.com.au/entechconnect
Show highlights:
• Keynote presentaon from Leroy Benne
• Live audio demo zone
• BOSE networking evening
• Technicians lunch series Exclusive onsite train-
ing by ULA, Jands, Yamaha, BOSE and
Show Technology
Educaon program:
• Audio
• Integraon / Installaon
• Rigging & Safety
• Lighng
• Vision
• Project / Technical Managers
23-24 JULY 2014
ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, MELBOURNE
Find out more:
Phone: +61 02 9556 7985
Email: info@entechshow.com.au
Website: entechshow.com.au/entechconnect
facebook.com/entechshow
entechshow
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PALME Vietnam 2013, the 3rd Vietnam’s
International Exhibition for Pro Audio,
Lighting, AV, and Broadcast was
successfully staged from 6 to 8 November 2013
at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre
(SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The three-
day exhibition welcomed over 3,422 visitors with
23% coming from various countries and many of
whom are key decision makers in their respective
organisations.
The exhibition featured over 143 participating
brands and companies from over 25 countries from
Europe, USA and Asia. The leading brands include
AKG, Antari, Antiq, Black Magic Design, BSS,
Christie Digital, Clay Paky, Crown, D.A.S. Audio,
DTS, Ecler, Extron Electronics, FBT, Globaltruss,
JBL, Laserworld, Lexicon, L-Acoustics, Loud
Professional, LSC Lighting, Martin Audio, Master
Audio, Midas, Nexo, Percon, Pioneer DJ, RCF, SAE
Audio, Sennheiser, Sharp, TOA, TW Audio, Vistron
and many others.
6th – 8th November 2013
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Held alongside the exhibition was a series of
broadcast technology seminars by industry experts,
hands-on manufacturers’ product workshops, live
outdoor line array sound system demonstration
proudly presented by the following renowned brands:
DAS Audio (Spain), Loud Professional (Italy), JBL
(USA), Master Audio (Spain), Nexo (France), RCF
(Italy), TW Audio (Germany) and Z-Sound (China),
and “Pioneer DJ & Me Competition” which hyped
up the show and gave DJs and DJ-enthusiasts a
chance to participate and meet fellow music lovers.
“One of the key highlights this year was the live
outdoor line array demonstration. We had alongside
eight international renowned brands lined up for
both exhibitors and visitors to showcase and
experience the best of sound on all 3 days of the
event,” said Anna Cheong, Exhibitions Director,
Informa Exhibitions Pte Ltd. “This was the largest
live outdoor line array demonstration ever held in
Vietnam and we were glad it attracted quality crowd
for the exhibition.”
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Exhibitor Successes:
• 69% of exhibitors rated that they have met their
overall business objectives of participating at
PALME Vietnam
• 63% of exhibitors felt that PALME Vietnam is an
integral part of their marketing mix
• 32% of exhibitors received at more than 20
genuine product enquiries at PALME Vietnam
• 56% of exhibitors had distinct improvement in
their business prospects
• 25% of exhibitors had confirmed orders at PALME
Vietnam
Visitor Successes:
• 78% of visitors rated their visit to PALME Vietnam
a success in meeting their overall objectives
• 74% of visitors are involved in purchasing /
recommending products & services for their
company
• 6% of visitors made a purchase of value from
US$50,000 to more than US$3 million at the show
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Valued feedback from attendees:
“Informa Exhibitions is the best Exhibitions’ Organiser we have ever
worked with in Vietnam due to their strong event support, professional
and prompt working relations. They provided great help in our company’s
branding and to approach the right customer groups through their
marketing efforts before and during the show to boost the efficiency
of our booth activities. We expect to continue working with them for
upcoming exhibitions both in Vietnam and other countries.” – Robert
Rosenberg, Managing Director, Danmon Asia Ltd, Vietnam (Exhibitor)
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“We are pleased with the overall participation
at PALME Vietnam 2013 as our objectives
were met; whereby almost all our resellers
in HCMC were there to view our products
demonstration and this is something all
manufacturers would find it tough to do it on
their own effort to reach out to all their resellers
effectively. We have also got some new leads
through this exhibition and will continue to
support the PALME series of shows.” – Daniel
Poh, Regional Sales Manager, North Asia,
Extron Electronics Asia, Singapore (Exhibitor)
“All the seminar presentations were very
meaningful, useful and practical, especially
for us working in the broadcasting and radio
industry.” – Dang Thanh Ha, Lam Dong
Television Station, Vietnam (Delegate)
“PALME Vietnam was a good way for promotion
and helped us to strengthen the relations with
our distributor, Vistron. We will continue to
support PALME Vietnam.” – Ken Wheatley,
Director of Sales, Business Products, Asia-
Pacific, Christie Digital, USA (Speaker)
For more information, please visit
www.palmeseries.com/vietnam.
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A RADICAL SONIC ARTWORK FEATURING MARTIN AUDIO MLA
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A
sonic sea level that immerses audiences beneath the ocean
waves – without getting wet – and then allows them to climb
steps to emerge to a different sonic atmosphere has been
unveiled at the launch of a major new cultural festival celebrating
the River Tamar.
Fathom is a new ‘sonic artwork’ by Plymouth University media
arts specialists Jane Grant and Dr. John Matthias. In an attempt
to bring one of the country’s most diverse waterways into sharp
focus they used new generation technology to create an artificial
surface 6ft above the floor of a 17th century Royal Navy victualing
yard. Anyone that understands the challenge in creating two
distinct sonic experiences in the same space will know this is no
small feat — and it is Martin Audio’s award-winning technology
that has made this possible.
The company’s Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array (MLA), supplied
by RG Jones, with lighting and staging by Pyramid AV, was used
to transmit a combination of live and recorded sounds, enabling
visitors to walk around and hear the sounds below the surface
of the estuary. They were also able to lift their heads above the
‘Fathom’ to hear the sounds above the water.
This commission was the centrepiece of a public event to launch
It’s All About the River, a year-long project to celebrate the
historical, cultural and industrial importance of the River Tamar,
which forms the border between Devon and Cornwall. This site-
specific art work, utilising the confluence of the River Tamar and
immersing the Old Factory Cooperage at Royal William Yard in
sound, formed part of the two week long Ocean City Festival.
Producer of the event and masterminding the audio production was
experienced sound engineer Simon Honywill, who has lectured for
many years at the nearby Deep Blue Sound and has been a strong
advocate of Martin Audio’s breakthrough technology since it was
launched. Underwater sound recording technology was provided
by Thomas Gordon at VP Marine.
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Speaking of his involvement in the project, Honywill
said: “Of all the challenges I have had in my career
— and there have been many — it is fitting that my
home town of Plymouth should come up with the most
intriguing, demanding and wholly satisfying piece of
work I can remember.
The city rests between two estuaries, the Plym and
the Tamar, and despite the fact that the Plym gave
up its name to the city, it is the seemingly bottomless
Tamar that is the major waterway, dividing Devon from
Cornwall. It is now, whilst still a busy waterway, a
common thread for a wide group of artists of many
kinds, and it is art that unexpectedly brought the
Tamar and Martin Audio’s MLA system together.”
The challenge took him on an empirical journey into
the unknown, as recordings were made out on the
river by the two artists. “Some were familiar sonic
events, some less so. But how many get to hear them
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below the waves?” he asks rhetorically. The recordings
were to be complemented with live input from a pair
of hydrophones, electrical instruments for detecting
or monitoring sound under water, which delivered
a constant picture of the activity down in the deep
throughout an entire weekend.
“The key element of Fathom that John and Jane
wanted to convey was the divide between water and
air, and Jane’s concept was to create a boundary at
1 fathom (6ft 6in) from the floor where visitors to the
piece could climb steps and emerge from the sonic
water into the very different atmosphere above. It was
up to me to find a way of achieving this convincingly.”
He immediately knew that the answer lay in the ground-
breaking Martin Audio MLA — designed to accurately
place sound where it is required, and keep it away
from where it is not. “It was the only way I could even
start to generate the kind of sharp cut-off that this
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unique project demanded, and the only system I am
aware of that can be programmed to make deep
holes in its coverage.”
The underwater experience would consist of eight
stacks of five MLA in a space 30m x 15m, and the
air experience would be a ring of six Martin Audio
DD6 (Differential Dispersion) speakers on tall stands
in the centre of the space, where listeners would
climb up steps into a stereo soundscape generated
by a pair of DPA 2011 mics rigged over the water
where the live hydrophones were placed.
Simon Honywill admits he had no idea how well this
would work. “I was asking the system to cover no
more than about 7m, tail off rapidly and create a
hole in the coverage at 6ft 6in from the floor. It was
really pushing the envelope — audio quality was not
necessarily high priority but the software said it was
possible.
“I must have tried about 10 different configurations
in Display 2 [Martin Audio’s proprietary software]
before settling on the final one that got rigged. I
only had one chance to get it right too, as budget
constraints meant that I had crew for four hours and
that was it.
Fortunately this approach was successful, as there
was no way I could re-rig 40 MLA enclosures on my
own!”
Andy Davies, Martin Audio Application Support,
concluded: “With our advanced multi-cellular
systems, we have introduced a new way of
controlling sound systems. With a desire to push
the boundaries and advance the art and science
of sound reinforcement, it was a great honour for
Martin Audio to be involved in this project.”
Pictures: Nic Black
About the River Tamar Project
The River Tamar Project is a major cultural
partnership, aimed at using the arts as a vehicle
to connect local and international communities with
the river. It was initially conceived in 2001, and has
since worked with nationally and internationally
renowned figures including engineer John
Shuttleworth, public art consultant Isabel Vasseur
and artist Adam Chodzko.
Its focus is to explore future uses of the River
Tamar, seeking to inspire new levels of engagement
from the tidal reaches along the rural Devon and
Cornwall banks to the urban centre of Plymouth
and creating a hive of activity to stimulate social,
cultural and economic development.
The project is supported by a number of
organisations including Plymouth University, Arts
Council England, Cornwall Council, West Devon
Borough Council, Plymouth City Council, the
Cornish World Heritage Site, Tamar Valley Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Trust, FEAST
and Creative Skills. For more information, visit www.
tamarproject.org.uk.
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TricolorIndia
DESIGNS & SPECIFIES
GIANT PROJECTION
SPECTACLE IN DELHI
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London-based projection artist, Ross Ashton,
designed and specified the large format projection
elements of a new permanent immersive multi-media
spectacle in Delhi India, at the Guru Tegh Bahaur
Memorial on the NH1 highway at Singhu Border.
Ashton and Himanshu Sabharwal, his business partner
in TricolorIndia, were commissioned by the Delhi
Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation
(GTDB) to create the piece, for which Sabharwal was
the overall Show Director.
Their brief was to create an visually immersive experience
that had a universal spiritual appeal to people of all
faiths, and that could work harmoniously with the new
age minimalist architecture of the monument.
TricolorIndia delivered the entire technical infrastructure
involved including projection, lighting and audio. Hailed
as the largest installation currently in India, the challenge
was to ensure that the substantial amount of equipment
and engineering involved seamlessly dovetailed into the
beautifully landscaped site.
The looped 20-minute visual show runs every night and is
based on the phrase ‘Hind ki Chadar’ – a popular reference
to the Guru Tegh Bahaur, which energises ‘Kudrat ki Chadar’
the five elements of nature: earth, wind, fire, water and void.
Ashton and Sabharwal came up with a concept that was then
dramatically interpreted for them as the five elements by sarod
maestro and Indian classical music legend, Ustad Ali Khan.
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The five elements are represented
by fantastical imagery, starting
with the Void and ending with the
Earth, incorporating a myriad of
potential and interlinking ideas and
suggestions, and including amazing
visuals of flying fish, giant butterflies
and flying kites. All of them were
drawn from the imagination and
magic of Indian mythology.
The massive monument has a central
tower that represents Guru Tegh
Bahadur, with three semi-arches
signifying his three disciples and
ten surrounding monoliths denoting
ten Sikh Gurus disseminating their
teaching. There is a 45 x 45 metre
diameter circular surface at floor
level.
The monument is projected onto
by 16 x Christie 20K Roadster
machines, specified by Ashton
for their robust build, which had
to withstand the climate and
outdoor environment, and excellent
brightness. Six machines are
focused on the floor area and the
other ten cover the five metre wide
panels of the 10 monoliths.
