BRA: Durham Marenghi picks Robert Juliat Lancelot and Cyrano for Rio 2016 Olympics Live by ETA - October 28, 2016 Photos credit: Dave Crump CT Lighting designer Durham Marenghi chose Robert Juliat followspots for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games, employing 10 Robert Juliat Lancelot 4000W HMI followspots and 4 Robert Juliat Cyrano 2500W HMI followspots for the spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The long-throw RJ
USA: Marc Anthony’s MAGNUS Media Turns to Meyer Sound in New Entertainment Venture Live by ETA - October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 Photos credit: Carlos Escoba When Latin music megastar Marc Anthony set out to create the MAGNUS Media entertainment agency, his team turned to Meyer Sound to bring the same level of sound solutions from his live touring success to the venture’s new Miami headquarters. The new space includes a showcase lounge
USA: More Jewels for Robe Live by ETA - October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Photos credit: Drew Ressler (Rukes) Quality, innovation and serious WOW factors are all core philosophies defining Jewel, the Hakkasan Group’s newest night destination venue in Las Vegas, right in the heart of the Aria Resort & Casino - a stunning looking space embracing some serious production values and fully focused on
DEU: Alcons LR18 thrills at “Rock im Bergbad” Live by ETA - October 25, 2016 In September 2016, the Open Air festival "Rock im Bergbad" celebrated a successful premiere in Bückeburg in Lower Saxony, Germany. In the unique backdrop of the local mountain swimming pool, four high-profile acts performed in front of the landscape panorama of Harrl and the Weser mountains. Auditiv GmbH, based in
USA: Maroon 5 and L-Acoustics Share “One More Night” Night After Night Live by ETA - October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Ask FOH engineer Jim Ebdon about the configuration of the L-Acoustics line array sound system he’s been piloting for three-time Grammy Award winners Maroon 5 for nearly the last two years on a world tour and he’ll likely reply starting with the phrase, “Well, currently, at the moment…” That’s because
TUR: Allen & Heath dLives employed for The Voice Live by ETA - October 18, 2016October 17, 2016 Renowned Turkish PA company, Playback Music, has invested in three dLive digital mixing systems from Allen & Heath. Comprising the flagship dLive S7000 Surfaces with DM64 MixRacks fitted with Dante networking cards, the systems have already been put to work at Ata TV studios for the popular O Ses Turkiye
USA: EAW Loves The 90s Live by ETA - October 18, 2016October 17, 2016 EAW’s KF Series line arrays driven by SB1000z subwoofers provided ‘I Love The 90s’ fans with the sound they were looking for The Verizon Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Georgia, recently hosted Live Nation’s “I Love The 90s” concert, to the delight of more than 11,000 fans. AEE Productions, based out of Atlanta,
INTL: Clay Paky Unveils New Logo to Welcome the Future News by ETA - October 17, 2016 The need for modernity sometimes requires a break with tradition. This does not mean betraying the ideals with which the company was founded and has grown in the past forty years. As Clay Paky sees it, being in step with the times extends beyond the point of view of brand image,
USA: JBL by HARMAN VTX Series Returns to Lollapalooza Live by ETA - October 17, 2016October 16, 2016 Thunder Audio recently deployed a large-scale JBL by HARMAN VTX Series system at Lollapalooza 2016 to power a diverse lineup of high profile artists at the festival’s Bud Light stage, including Ellie Goulding, Major Lazer, Lana Del Ray, The 1975, Future, Disclosure, HAIM and many more. Thunder Audio used the
USA: Clay Paky Mythos and Sharpys Shine at 2016 MTV Video Music Awards Live by ETA - October 16, 2016 Photo credit: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Clay Paky Mythos and Sharpys lit up the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden. Lighting designer Bob Barnhart used a large complement of the fixtures for the live telecast, which was shown on multiple Viacom cable networks