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For The Technical And Production Professionals in Asia                JULY 2019

                                           Astro Spatial
                                           Audio on Object
                                           Based 3D Sound

PALM Expo Seeks Wider                          TDC Helps Amaze and
Connect with Industry                          Thrill Vivid Sydney Visitors

WHATSIT Brings New Intuitive and Comprehensive
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                                                     CONTENTS                                       JULY 2019

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IN THIS ISSUE
VOL 20 ISSUE 07 JULY 2019

04 FIRST WORDS

06 NEWS
                                                      ALEX COLUMN
26 VIDEO FILES                                        53 Quality
28 ENNOVATIONS                                        FEATURE
                                                      54 Interview with Bjorn van Munster, Director / Owner
ENNOVATIONS HIGHLIGHT                                     at Astro Spatial Audio
38 WHATSIT Brings New Intuitive and                   55 Recreating the Experience Using Spatial Audio
   Comprehensive Plugin to Show Designers
                                                      LIVE
EXHIBITION PREVIEW
40 Gear Up for Pro AVL Indonesia                      58 JAPAN: Sound Adventures Makes Auspicious Début at Cho Kabuki
                                                      60 AUSTRALIA: TDC Helps Amaze and Thrill Vivid Sydney Visitors in 2019
EXHIBITION REVIEW                                     64 SINGAPORE: Congress Rental Singapore at the 33rd ASEAN Summit
42 PALM Expo Seeks Wider Connect with Industry        66 DUBAI: disguise supports SACO to Reach New Heights at Burj Khalifa
46 Music Comes To Life at HARMAN Live Arena
47 Yamaha Music Make Waves At PALM
48 AV-ICNx, A New Horizon of AV at PALM?
                                                      68 EVENTS CALENDAR
51 Interview: AV-ICNx – An Organic
    Expansion of PALM                                 69 MARKET PLACE

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                                                          FIRST WORDS                                                  Ram Bhavanashi
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                                                                                                                       Editor, India And Middle East
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                  “We believe immersive
                  audio is going to become
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                  mainstream soon. If I look                                                                           Editor,
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                  every screen is a touch
                  screen, because that is how
                  the world looks to them as
they have been growing up.                                                                                             Julie TanChew
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They are also growing up in a world with
YouTube, gaming and streaming all taking
place in a multi-dimensional format. By the                                                                            Daniel
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                                                                      NEWS                                                JULY 2019

AUSTRALIA
Creative Invests in More Robe Fixtures

                                                                      Dave Jackson

Creative Productions, one of Australia’s leading lighting and video rental   in the picturesque North Byron Parklands for which Creative provides
companies, has just moved into a brand-new purpose built 3000 square         lighting and video production for all stages together with floor packages
metre HQ, warehouse and office space in Molendinar on Australia’s            for around 70% of the artists.
Gold Coast … part of an impressive growth trajectory that started when
Dave Jackson founded the company in 2012.                                    Creative are the lighting supplier for The Fortitude live music venue in
                                                                             Brisbane and are currently considering putting Robe in there. They also
They have also just purchased 50 x Robe MegaPointes to add to their          supplied Robe movers for the Red and Black main stages at the 2019
reared substantial stock of Robe moving lights, totalling over 250!          Download Festival in Sydney and Melbourne.

Dave has been in the industry since the late 1980s and is well respected     “It’s the reliability” states Dave when asked about Robe’s strong points.
as both a lighting designer and an entrepreneur. Creative Productions’       He recalls that of their initial batch of 16 x BMFL spots which have
investment in Robe, started around three and a half years ago and has        worked constantly, in three and a half years they have probably only
accelerated in the last two years. The inventory now includes BMFL           had a couple of issues!
Spots, Blades and WashBeams, Spiider LED wash beams and Spikies
… soon to be joined by the MegaPointes in time for an already busy           Creative Productions works extensively in the rental, staging and
looking winter season.                                                       touring sectors which are their specialist areas, and Dave notes that the
                                                                             Australian live events and festival season – despite many challenges –
The newest sales – most of the BMFLs, all the Spiiders and Spikies           is now all year round and seems to be getting busier - for Creative at
and now the MegaPointes – have been delivered by Jands, Robe’s               least!
distributor since mid-2017. Dave has enjoyed a great working
relationship with Jands - who also distribute a host of other premium        www.robe.cz
products - dating back many years.

The new MegaPointes will be for stock as well as some imminent
festivals like Splendour in the Grass 2019, a music and arts festival set

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                                                                    NEWS                                                  JULY 2019

INDIA
India Gets Another Adamson S10 with Glitters Raipur
Glitters Raipur has become the latest company to join                                                constituting 8 x S10 line array cabinets with
the Adamson network in India, with the purchase                                                      6 x S119 subwoofers and 2 x Lab. Gruppen
of Adamson S10 system, constituting 8 x S10 line                                                     PLM12K44 amplifiers.
array cabinets with 6 x S119 subwoofers and 2 x Lab.
Gruppen PLM12K44 amplifiers.                                                                         “The rigging for Adamson is so much easier
                                                                                                     since most of the components are internal
“The rigging for Adamson is so much easier since most                                                or captured on the box,” says Akash Mittal of
of the components are internal or captured on the                                                    Glitters Entertainment. “We want to solidify our
box,” says Akash Mittal of Glitters Entertainment. “We                                               position in the market as the go-to production
want to solidify our position in the market as the go-to                                             company, representing top quality in all of our
production company, representing top quality in all of                                               inventory offerings, and the S10 ticks all the
our inventory offerings, and the S10 ticks all the right                                             right boxes.”
boxes.”
                                                                                                    “Glitters Raipur has a great reputation as
“Glitters Raipur has a great reputation as a dynamic event marketing        a dynamic event marketing agency,” says Karan Nagpal, managing
agency,” says Karan Nagpal, Managing Director of Sonotone. “This is         director of Sonotone. “This is a great next step in their evolution and I
a great next step in their evolution and I look forward to working with     look forward to working with them.”
them.”
                                                                            Eshdeep Bhasin, director of LBT Electronics pvt limited adds, “Glitters
Eshdeep Bhasin, director of LBT Electronics Pvt Limited adds, “Glitters     Entertainment is committed to offering superior integrated event
Entertainment is committed to offering superior integrated event            management solutions. They chose the best for taking sound to the
management solutions. They chose the best for taking sound to the           next level by choosing Adamson.”
next level by choosing Adamson.”
                                                                            sonotone.in
Glitters Raipur has become the latest company to join the Adamson
network in India, with the purchase of Adamson S10 system,

USA
Niccolo Cascino Joins Elation as Business Development Manager
                               Elation Professional is pleased to           Management where Niccolo laid the foundation for his knowledge of
                               announce that Niccolo Cascino has joined     live production by working with top lighting and production designers,
                               the growing entertainment lighting           video content studios and creative directors.
                               company as a Business Development
                               Manager. Niccolo joins Elation from 8th      “Working with these individuals gave me the understanding as to what
                               Ward Management, a management                it takes to be successful in live production,” Niccolo commented. “I
                               company for live production creatives        look forward to applying those skills to my new position to further my
                               that he founded in 2013.                     already existing connections while building new relationships to help
                                                                            grow the Elation customer base.”
                                Niccolo’s role at Elation encompasses
building collaborative relationships across the industry, including         Based at the Elation headquarter office in Los Angeles, Niccolo started
working closely with lighting designers to keep them abreast of Elation’s   in his new role on April 15th.
growing line of innovative lighting products while communicating
market insight to the Elation product team to meet their exacting           www.elationlighting.com
demands.

With a background in sales, as well as entertainment industry
experience from the Abrams Artists Agency, it was at 8th Ward

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                                                                      NEWS                                                JULY 2019

UK
TAIT and Kinesys Join Forces
                                                                                                                         Both TAIT and Kinesys
                                                                                                                         have strong company
                                                                                                                         values emphasizing quality,
                                                                                                                         innovation, safety, and
                                                                                                                         customer service all of
                                                                                                                         which will continue to be at
                                                                                                                         the core of the combined
                                                                                                                         ethos. The companies will
                                                                                                                         continue to operate as
                                                                                                                         separate brands with all the
                                                                                                                         existing contact details and
                                                                                                                         staff remaining in place.

                                                                                                                           Dave Weatherhead, CEO of
                                                                                                                           Kinesys comments, “I have
                                                                                                                           long admired the amazing
                                                                                                                           work that the team at
                                                                                                                           TAIT have delivered over
                                                                                                                           the years. From ground-
TAIT (formerly known as TAIT Towers), a market leader in designing,                                                        breaking touring shows to
developing, and operating solutions for live experiences, is excited          epic installations they really have earned their reputation for quality
to announce that Kinesys, a leader in motion control technology, has          and innovation. Being able to bring that magic to our Kinesys family of
joined the TAIT group of companies. The combination yields unmatched          customers and rental partners is exciting. This will take the choice of
capabilities in automation and show control and creates exciting              automation available to every tour, production, and venue to a whole
opportunities for existing and future customers of both companies.            new level. By sharing our respective experiences and expertise we
                                                                              can bring extraordinary solutions to an expanded customer base in
Since 1978, TAIT has been a premier global provider of advanced               integrated and affordable packages.”
creative, engineering, and automation services to the live
entertainment industry. At the core of TAIT’s technology offering is          In agreement is Adam Davis, Chief Creative Officer at TAIT, “Kinesys’
TAIT Navigator, a proprietary automation and show control platform            success in show control and automation products is unparalleled.
capable of controlling machinery, lighting, audio, pyro, fountains, and       We believe that offering the power of both Kinesys and TAIT to our
other special effects yielding unparalleled ability to create dynamic, live   customers creates a market leading platform. Together TAIT and Kinesys
environments.                                                                 will continue to develop cutting edge automation technology, to focus
                                                                              on our core client bases, and to provide the highest level of excellence
Similarly, for 16 years Kinesys’ signature Elevation, Libra, and              and service to our customers.”
more recently Apex product lines have helped set the standard for
modular automation. At the heart of the Kinesys design philosophy is          www.kinesys.com
creating products that work not just for the designer but also for the        www.taittowers.com
programmer and operator.  Central to the Kinesys product range is the
ability for all elements of a system to integrate seamlessly for maximum
flexibility and ease of use.

Together, TAIT and Kinesys will be working to link their automation
technologies to allow Kinesys products to be seamlessly integrated
in new and existing TAIT shows and installations. At the same time,
Kinesys will add some of the market-leading technology developed by
TAIT to its offering making TAIT Navigator and TAIT products available
via the Company’s global sales and distributor network.

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                                                                   NEWS                                                 JULY 2019

SINGAPORE
A&L Organises RCF Open Day

Acoustic & Lighting System (“A&L”) hosted a spectacular RCF Open           and outdoors, with an emphasis on vocal intelligibility, the speaker has
Day at the Joyden Hall, Singapore on 22nd May 2019, which lasted           a remarkably low weight for easy handling and flying. The improved
from 11am to 6pm, and saw a total of more than 60 invited attendees        rigging concept is derived directly from its big brothers, the RCF HDL
comprising of rental companies, integrators, users and consultants. The    30-A and HDL 50-A. The remarkable FiRPHASE filters enable coherent
session was divided into two groups, one in the morning and another        distribution of sound for all users and listeners in the absence of phase
in the afternoon. Eugene Yeo, A&L’s General Manager, started the           distortions, securing minimal latencies to the system.
event with a short introduction on RCF. Even before the session started,
guests were excitedly walking around the showcased speakers to know        The Open Day featured the full demonstration on three key latest
more about them.                                                           systems. The all new HDL 28-A, HDL 26-A and HDL 30-A was rigged and
                                                                           presented to the audience. The guests were able to hear the difference
This RCF Open Day was organized to introduce RCF’s new compact bi-         between the three products. Product Specialist for Pro Audio Lucio
amped 2-way active touring system, HDL 28-A. Functional both indoors       Boiardi Serri, of RCF S.P.A., covered well about the equipment and

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                                                                          with the right dispersion. The guests had the opportunity to inspect
                                                                          the products at close quarters, as well as walk around the room as
                                                                          the systems were being played. Overall, the guests who attended the
                                                                          Open Day were exposed to the quality product of RCF pro sound but
                                                                          also gained knowledge on the configuration and types of speakers to
                                                                          use in different situation. Eugene Yeo, A&L’s General Manager shares,
                                                                          “We were pleased with the turnout for this event. It has been a while
                                                                          since we did a RCF Open Day in Singapore, so this time round it gave us
                                                                          the opportunity to reintroduce the brand to the market, and how its
                                                                          products have evolved throughout the years.”

                                                                          www.acousticlighting.com

answered clearly the questions asked by the guests throughout the day.
The expectation among the attendees grew as they experienced the
impressiveness of HDL 28-A.

Besides the main highlighted line arrays, ART 315-A, 312-A & 715-A
from ART series, EVOX 8 & J8 from EVOX series, NX 15-SMA, 12-SMA,
45-A & 32-A from NX series and TT-052-A, TT5-A & TT1-A from TT+
series were also displayed at the venue. The guests were able to listen
to each product which displayed different sound characters. This
allowed each guest to understand the range of product offered by RCF.

Mr. Lucio used the upgraded RDNet software to correctly shape sound
beams and determine the right angles in order to cover the whole area

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                                                                     NEWS                                                JULY 2019

USA
LDI 2019 to Focus on the Future of Design and Technology
                                                                                              showcasing the very latest technologies and services
                                                                                              for live event production. In addition, they will have
                                                                                              access to the conference and professional training
                                                                                              programs, which offer an unrivalled range of subjects
                                                                                              for those looking to learn, discover and develop.

                                                                                              A series of additional events are also scheduled
                                                                                              as part of the week-long LDI show, including the
                                                                                              LDInstitute and LDIntensives from November 18-23
                                                                                              and the LDInnovation Conference from November
                                                                                              21-23. These events offer highly sought-after
                                                                                              professional development opportunities, including
                                                                                              site-specific case studies, hands-on technology
                                                                                              training, behind-the-scenes tours, and panel
                                                                                              discussions. Although registration doesn’t officially
                                                                                              open until July, attendees familiar with the high
                                                                                              quality of the show’s conference content can register
                                                                                              now at highly competitive confidence rates.
                 LDI will showcase the future from November 18-24, 2019
                             at the Las Vegas Convention Center
                                                                                               LDI: Live Outside runs on November 22-23, focusing
LDI is enhancing its offering this November with an emphasis on the         on audio, sound and staging systems for outdoor events and festivals.
next generation of design and technology, including AR/VR, Drones,          Coinciding with LDI: Live Outside is LDI Amplify, which will see leading
Live For Broadcast, and Experiential Design.                                audio manufacturers showcase the latest live sound solutions, and
                                                                            delivering valuable training sessions and seminars.
Organizers say that these emerging technologies and disciplines will
shape the future of live events and are therefore placing LDI as the        The LDI Debuting Products and Booth Awards Ceremony is back for
place to discover what’s hot and what’s next. More details on these         2019, and will be presented on the show floor at the end of the day on
exciting new subjects will be unveiled once registration officially opens   Saturday, November 23.
in July.
                                                                            The second Knight of Illumination Awards USA will take place during
The future-focus will be in addition to LDI’s ongoing commitment to the     LDI, this year at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday,
core live event categories of lighting, staging, video, and sound.          November 22. These highly respected, peer-judged awards honour
                                                                            the very best in lighting and video design in three categories: Theatre,
The 32nd edition of this major entertainment design and technology          Concert Touring and Events, and Live for Broadcast. Nominations are
tradeshow and conference runs November 18-24, 2019 at the Las Vegas         currently being accepted in all categories.
Convention Center.
                                                                            Registration is required to attend the exhibition show and most events.
“We’re excited to look to the next 30 years of LDI, developing the          And as a reminder: Attendees can register now for a Conference
tradeshow into a multi-layered series of events where designers,            Confidence Badge for just $495 (a $695 value) or a free exhibit hall
programmers, technicians and other artisans can experience not              pass.
only the best in live production today, but also learn about where
live production is headed tomorrow,” says David Johnson, Managing           Image Credit: © LDI Show
Drector of LDI and the Live Experience Group. “These new initiatives,
coupled with our industry standard professional training and the            LDIShow.com
coolest-looking show floor in this or any market, will make LDI the
must-attend industry event for years to come.”

More than 15,000 industry professionals are expected to descend
upon Las Vegas this November to check out more than 350 exhibitors

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INDIA
Increased Prolyft Service In India

Having adequate servicing options available is essential for every            Natura was established in 2006 and has gained, within a reasonably
manufacturer and is key for establishing business in the first place. It is   short period of time, a widespread reputation as a hub for high quality
even more important for further business expansion.                           service within the rigging industry. With a main focus on safety while
                                                                              supplementing it with transparent processes and ensuring qualified
Service has always been the back bone of ProLyft and a priority for           personnel for execution
the Prolyte Group as a whole. Based on this fundamental perspective,
ProLyft chain hoists are supplied with a unique life time warranty, which     Avishkar Tendle, Managing Director of Natura commented: “Our
is upheld by all ProLyft Service points.                                      business has not focused on this kind of service in the past, but it is
                                                                              certainly in line with our philosophy as a company. This is why we are
The goal of these Service Points (SP) is to offer a trained team of           very glad to be appointed as a Service Point for the nearly 2 decades
professional technicians that are capable of repairing and maintaining        long best-selling chain hoist in India! Our main focus as a Service Point
manual and electrical chain hoists? All SP’s have stock in spare parts        will be on servicing and recertification of the many existing, languishing
and offer quick and smooth servicing and repair. Service points use           Hoists in India.”
the ProLyft database to store and provide all servicing information,
providing optimal service and smooth communication. But most                  The majority of sales activities for ProLyft and Prolyte will remain in the
importantly, they perform annual inspection and recertification in            hands of Prolyte Asia Pacific and Modern Stage Service,
accordance to the life time warranty all ProLyft hoists come with.
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In order to optimize the ProLyft service in the Indian sub-continent,         www.modernstageservice.in
Prolyte Asia Pacific is excited to announce that, with immediate effect,      www.prolytepap.com
Natura RigTech, based in Mumbai, will provide all ProLyft Service Point
related services mentioned above from this moment onward.

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                                                                          NEWS                                                  JULY 2019

INDIA
Claypaky’s Sharpy Plus Wins Product Innovation Award at PALM Expo
Claypaky’s Sharpy Plus fixture won the PALM Sound & Light Award for              output beating all other lights in the same
Outstanding Lighting Product Innovation at PALM Expo India 2019,                 category.
which recently concluded at the Bombay Exhibition Centre of Mumbai.
                                                                                 Ahuja notes that Sharpy Plus not only
PALM Expo is India’s foremost exposition for pro audio, lighting, live           meets the demands of the price-sensitive
sound, installed sound and AV integration for the entertainment,                 Indian lighting industry, it’s also trending
events and music production sectors.  The expo’s Sound & Light                   among a new generation of lighting
Awards honour professional excellence and contributions to the events            professionals seeking high-quality
entertainment industry.                                                          luminaires for high-profile applications.
                                                                                 “Sharpy Plus fills the needs of any rental
“Sharpy Plus is a game changer for Claypaky in the Indian market,”               company that wants to do quality shows
says Pankil Ahuja, Claypaky’s Sales Manager for India.  “Sharpy                  with a cost-effective unit,” he says.
Plus launched in India at the PALM expo and quickly won honours
as outstanding lighting innovation.  Many prospective customers                  Claypaky fixtures played a leading role in
requested demo units for evaluation for their inventories.”                      Grammy and Academy Award-winning
                                                                                 Indian musician AR Rahman’s live Flowers
Sharpy Plus is a true hybrid unit serving as a perfect beam light and a          TV show, which played to two days of sell-
perfect spotlight suitable for every type of application. Its extraordinary      out crowds in Kochi, India.
luminous efficiency ensures substantial savings through lower power
consumption.  Sharpy Plus offers a wide range of effects and a high light        www.claypaky.it

SINGAPORE
Clear-Com’s Freespeak II Continues to See Strong Growth in Singapore
                                                                                 FreeSpeak II customers in Singapore, working with Clear-Com’s Partner
                                                                                 Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd (E&E) have been singing the system’s
                                                                                 praises for its reliability and flexibility.

                                                                                 Henry Ang, Showtec Communications Pte Ltd, said, “After our first
                                                                                 FreeSpeak II system was purchased last year, we decided to purchase
                                                                                 two additional systems as the demand for it kept increasing.”

The Clear-Com FreeSpeak II wireless intercom system continues to                 Kenny Heng, CSP Productions Pte Ltd, said, ”FSII has proved to be a very
be the wireless intercom system of choice for rental companies in                robust wireless intercom system in the most RF challenging venues in
Singapore, including strong sales across the region over the past year.          Singapore.”
FreeSpeak II has become the de facto standard around the world for
wireless intercom operation in theatrical venues, live event production          The FreeSpeak II wireless intercom system offers a highly flexible
and broadcast, thanks to its reliability and clarity as well as its ability to   solution for communication requirements across a wide variety of
work in 1.9GHz and 2.4GHz bandwidths, as well as over IP.                        markets, from live productions to broadcast to military use. FreeSpeak
                                                                                 II now offers an IPT transceiver with AES67 Audio-over-IP for low
Hans Chia, Regional Sales Manager, Clear-Com, said, “Rental                      latency signal distribution, enabling FreeSpeak II wireless beltpacks to
companies need a reliable and easy-to-use wireless intercom system,              be deployed across a user’s LAN. The transceiver connects to an AES67-
and FreeSpeak II has proven to be the best system in the market. At              compatible IP switch and to Clear-Com’s Eclipse HX system via the high
Clear-Com we also take after-sales support very seriously, which our             density audio-and-intercom-over-IP E-IPA card.
customers appreciate - we have provided in-depth user training to all
rental companies, and the combination of a high quality system and               www.clearcom.com
exceptional customer care has ensured that everyone has been very
happy with their FreeSpeak II system.”

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                                                                     NEWS                                              JULY 2019

CHINA
EK at the Bird’s Nest Light Show
EK are collaborating with the organizers of a national project to sponsor    • 900 x Color Ranger Q48 RGBW LED flood, bathing the signature
a four-month lighting installation at the famous Bird’s Nest stadium in      exterior in saturated colours
Beijing’s Olympic village. The Light Show that kicked off on 18 June will    • 200 x eSunstrip Shifter tungsten-emulating linear LED blinder
run till 31 October                                                          • 200 x Collider FC RGBW pixel-mappable strobe
                                                                             • 92 x K1 1kW LED CMY framing moving head
The project aims to offer a spectacular landmark destination for visitors    • 40 x ORB300 tungsten-emulating LED blinder
travelling along the popular summer night tour route, as well as provide     • 20 x Aurora XGP 500 framing CMY exterior gobo projector
a venue and opportunity for young lighting designers, programmers and
operators to hone their skills during the nightly series of performances.    www.eklights.com/

The installation involves more than 4,000 lighting fixtures, including the
following EK models:

                                                      Engineering Team involved in the project

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                                                                    NEWS                                                JULY 2019

MIDDLE EAST
Creative Technology Middle East Appointed as disguise CSP

                              CTME utilised disguise for the Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony 2019

disguise is pleased to welcome Creative Technology Middle East to the       us a direct line to the development and engineering teams,” Andy says.
disguise Certified Solution Provider (CSP) worldwide network.               “CSP accreditation allows us to be a preferred solutions provider within
                                                                            the region which will inevitably connect us with a larger share of the
The disguise Certified Solution Provider Program is designed for            integrations market.”
systems integration partners to resell disguise products and services
to end customers as part of their differentiated solution. Under this       CTME uses disguise for its unique approach to workflow, its solid and
program, CSPs manage, service and support end customers directly.           proven system design and architecture, and instant and proactive levels
                                                                            of support regionally and globally. CTME also makes use of the disguise
With inventoried offices in Europe, the US, the Middle East and the Asia    software in their projects, particularly finding how they can “get
Pacific regions, CT is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist   involved in the system design and previsualisation much earlier in the
AV equipment to the sports, corporate, exhibition and entertainment         project timeline very useful,” explains Andy.
industries. In the Middle East CT has an active presence in the live
events and permanent install markets. Globally, CT is a long-time           CTME utilised disguise for the Special Olympics World Games Opening
disguise user, and CT Middle East (CTME) has been using disguise for        Ceremony 2019, held in Abu Dhabi where two 4x4pro’s were used as
more than three years.                                                      the main machines and a further two were used as understudies. Two
                                                                            2x2plus’ were also utilised for the main production with one machine
“CT is always looking at new ways to raise the bar within the industry,     serving as the main and one as understudy. disguise also helped to
and this CSP accreditation is the perfect addition as it enables us         support CTME’s work on projection mapping the oldest building in
to continue to be a vital driving force within the region,” says Andy       Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn, which utilised a network of 4x4pro main
Reardon, Managing Director of CTME.                                         and understudy systems in three different locations, with the central
                                                                            location also using this set up to drive video mapping content.
“We are pleased to be a part of the disguise CSP program, allowing us
to expand our offering within the industry and move CTME closer to the      www.ct-group.com
disguise business and user community,” he notes. “It provides us with
a better understanding of the business and product pipeline and gives

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                                                          VIDEO FILES                                             JULY 2019

EK Color DoQ Demo Video                                               Prolyte TrussBusters

EK’s innovative IP65-rated, cable-free, battery-powered mobile LED    Prolyte Group proudly presents: #TrussBusters! A fun way to learn new
uplighting system with onboard wireless DMX, infrared remote, and     things about your favourite products. How many people fit on one
manual control via OLED function menu + four-unit road-worthy         stage deck? Is a truss infinitely strong? Can aluminium burn? These
custom charging case.                                                 are just a few things the TrussBusters would like to test. In this third
                                                                      episode the TrussBusters team will demonstrate the danger of using
                                                                      the wrong stabilisation for your truss.

Meet the Vari-Lite VL6500 WASH                                        ETC Relevé Spot Fixture Overview

In this video, Product Manager Martin Palmer introduces the new       Meet Relevé Spot, ETC’s automated fixture created for the theatre.
VL6500 WASH. With a stunning look that harkens back to the VL5 and    With impressive dimming, quiet operation, metameric color control,
VL500 combined with the big picture format and output of the VL6000   and unique gobo wheel options, you’ll love what Relevé Spot does for
BEAM, this incredible wash fixture looks as great as it functions.    your stage.

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                                                                          • The Future and Challenges of 3D Audio
                                                                              by Alex Schloesser(CEO AS Audio)
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                                                             ENNOVATION                                                   JULY 2019

Christie Introduces Roadie 4K40-RGB Laser Projector
                                                                            laser and TruLife electronics can deliver. Similar to the Christie D4K40-
                                                                            RGB, the Roadie doesn’t need external chillers, remote laser racks, or
                                                                            special pedestals because everything is incorporated into a single, all-
                                                                            in-one chassis. With its strengthened frame, this rigging-ready projector
                                                                            is built for a life on the road. Rental stagers also will appreciate the
                                                                            Roadie’s omnidirectional capabilities as well as its compatibility with
                                                                            most Christie Boxer lenses for greater cost savings and flexibility.

                                                                            Like its D4K40 older brother, the Roadie 4K40-RGB only requires
                                                                            single-phase 220V power, and produces greater than 95 percent of the
                                                                            Rec. 2020 colour space for the most robust, lifelike images. Capable
                                                                            of delivering over 30,000 hours of operation to 80 percent brightness,
                                                                            and 5000:1 contrast ratio, the Roadie 4K40-RGB has Christie’s patented
                                                                            sealed optical path, which, for most installations, means over eight
                                                                            years of uncompromised, virtually maintenance-free operation. At 298
                                                                            pounds (135 kilograms), it is significantly lighter than its RGB pure laser
For over a decade the Roadie line of Christie projectors has been           competitors are.
the de facto product rental stagers turned to thanks to its renowned
ruggedness, dependability, and brilliant, colourful images no matter the    The Roadie 4K40-RGB laser is shipping.
throw distance or setup configuration.
                                                                            www.christiedigital.com
Now, rental stagers can enjoy the Roadie 4K40-RGB laser version of
the iconic product line – with an exceptionally wide colour gamut and
true-to-life visuals all in a familiar form factor that only Christie RGB

Vari-Lite’s New VL6500 WASH Delivers High Output and Vintage Styling
                                                                            Sharing the big-picture format of the VL6000 BEAM, the VL6500 WASH
                                                                            is a fully featured wash fixture with the same form factor and colour-
                                                                            matched presets as its award-winning sibling.  While it shares the
                                                                            distinctive large front lens of the VL6000 BEAM, the VL6500 WASH also
                                                                            adds Vari-Lite’s iconic Dichro fusion blades. These unique blades offer
                                                                            diffusion with variable beam width and harken back to the vintage
                                                                            stylings of the Emmy Award-winning VL5.

                                                                            One of the enhancements the VL6500 brings is Vari-Lite’s renowned
                                                                            full CYM+CTO colour system that provides numerous vivid and creative
                                                                            colour options. For even further creative colour possibilities, the
                                                                            VL6500’s extended colour range mode offers the ability to move the
                                                                            colour mixing wheels beyond full saturation back to open. This allows
                                                                            designers to use creative split colour effects that can be seen both in air
                                                                            and on the Dichro fusion blades. To simplify programming when moving
                                                                            between colour presets, the VL6500 offers the same Cloak Transition
Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head lighting fixture       Generator (CTG) first seen on the VL6000. This allows the fixture to
and a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, has           automatically dip to dark when moving between colour presets without
released the Vari-Lite VL6500 WASH. This new high-output wash               additional  programming.
lighting fixture combines the VL6000 BEAM’s arena-scale performance
with a head-turning visual attraction reminiscent of the legendary          www.vari-lite.com
VL5, offering show designers an unmatched mix of modern power and
vintage styling.

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                                                          ENNOVATION                           ENNOVATION
                                                                                                                        JULY 2019

ZOOM Introduces LiveTrak L-20R Digital Mixer
The new Zoom LiveTrak L-20R offers the same audio specs of the L-20        With six independent monitor outputs, the L-20R enables musicians
as a digital mixer for live mixing and recording up to 22 channels on SD   to create their own custom mix. A dedicated output enables the FOH
Card and via USB Audio simultaneously, with complete wireless remote       engineer to easily switch between monitoring the main and sub mixes.
control on the iPad. The L-20R expands on Zoom’s LiveTrak target           With iPads, the FOH engineer and 6 musicians can control their own
market for bands and small venue PA with an even greater appeal for        mix, including fader levels, EQ settings, channel effects, and more from
musicians who wish to control their own sound directly from the stage.     anywhere in the venue.

Featuring 16 mono mic/line inputs and two stereo inputs, the L-20R can     With the LiveTrak L-20R’s Scene Recall feature, you can instantly recall
handle the most demanding stages. The L-20R offers two EFX busses          up to nine different scenes with monitor mixes, EQ settings, effects, and
and each channel includes a 3-band EQ, pan controls and compressor.        more.

                                                                                                   This product is available through City Music
                                                                                                   Singapore.

                                                                                                   www.citymusic.com.sg

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                                                            ENNOVATION                                                   JULY 2019

Ayrton Presents IP65 Rated Perseo-S Profile
Ayrton is very excited to present                                                         object regardless of the luminaire’s position. The image
Perseo-S, its first multi-function,                                                       section includes 18 interchangeable HD glass gobos on
compact and powerful, IP65-rated                                                          two wheels: one rotating wheel with seven positions
fixture developed for intensive outdoor                                                   and one fixed wheel with eleven positions. The effects
use.                                                                                      section includes a continuous dynamic effects wheel; a
                                                                                          15-blade iris diaphragm; two frost filters, one soft edge,
Perseo-S produces a 27,000 lumen                                                          one hard edge; and two rotating prisms, one circular
output from its 500W LED source which                                                     with 5 facets and one linear with 4 facets.
is calibrated at 8000K. Perseo-S has
been designed to achieve an optimal                                                       Perseo-S is the latest in Ayrton’s new range of profile,
resolution-to-performance-to-efficiency                                                   spot and wash fixtures and the ultimate in versatility.
ratio with perfect image reproduction, a                                                  Designed for the broadest range of applications,
zoom range of 7° to 56°, no hotspot and                                                   Perseo-S is the first moving light ever that is ideal for
significant improvement from distortion                                                   both indoor and outdoor use, due to its compact size,
at wide angles.                                                                           incredible output, light weight, ease of service and
                                                                                          beautiful lines. It can be controlled by DMX-RDM,
Perseo-S features a new minimalist                                                        ArtNet or a wireless link using CRMX TiMo RDM from
design in die-cast aluminium so it                                                        LumenRadio.
weighs in at under 40kg. It incorporates
full weather-proofing features that ensure easy accessibility, including   Perseo-S made its debut appearance at Prolight + Sound 2019 in
a highly effective phase-change liquid cooling system fitted with four     Frankfurt and is shipping with immediate effect, ready to play its part
submersible fans located outside the watertight enclosure and a new        on all those summer festivals, whatever the weather! Contact your local
water-resistant menu navigation system.                                    Ayrton distributor for more information and a demonstration.

Feature rich as standard, with a wealth of effects and gobo options, and   The exciting new video presentation of Perseo-S has just been released
of course, 100% framing shutters, Perseo-S also boasts a subtractive       today (11 June) and can be viewed here: https://www.ayrton.eu/
CMY colour mixing system for perfect colour mixing, a variable CTO and     produit/perseo/
a wheel with six complementary colours that combine to produce an
infinite palette of vivid pastels and saturated colours.                   www.ayrton.eu

The framing section allows accurate positioning of four shutter blades
on a 100% surface area in all positions, so that the user can frame any

SSL Goes Live with V4.9 Console Release
                                                                           Following the successful release of the major V4.8 update at the
                                                                           beginning of 2019, SSL has now followed up with the latest Live V4.9
                                                                           console and SOLSA software. This release includes a host of feature
                                                                           updates and performance enhancements including the addition
                                                                           of new Patch Manager for importing and exporting input patches,
                                                                           Talkback Groups, speed enhancements for Scene recalls and Routing
                                                                           page navigation, plus numerous other workflow and functionality
                                                                           improvements.

                                                                           The latest software is available on the Solid State Logic website.

                                                                           www.solidstatelogic.com
V4.9 release continues the ongoing commitment for increased
performance and feature development for Solid State Logic Live
consoles

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                                                 ENNOVATION             JULY 2019

Obsidian Control Systems introduces NETRON Data Distribution Range
Obsidian Control Systems previewed                            rackmount twelve-port EN12, the
a new and comprehensive data                                  EN4, and the ultra-compact POE-
distribution range of products at                             powered EP4. All devices support
InfoComm 2019, NETRON. NETRON                                 sACN, Art-NET, RDM and offer web
encompasses Ethernet to DMX                                   remote configuration, while internal
gateway, DMX splitter and DMX/                                presets for the most common uses
RDM splitter solutions, supporting                            offer plug-and-play deployments.
applications from live production and
venue installations to architectural                          Three variants of RDM splitter round
environments.                                                 out the range; two compact splitters
                                                              with six XLR (RDM 6XL) or RJ45
NETRON products have been                                     (RDM645) connections, plus the RDM
developed with the user in mind,                              10, an advanced ten-port dual-input
combining tough hardware with                                 splitter combined with a two Universe
smart software for fast setup and                             EtherDMX gateway.
solid performance. Rugged, reliable
and easy to configure, NETRON offers                          www.elationlighting.com
smart solutions for professional
lighting and AV markets.

The NETRON range offers three
Ethernet to DMX gateways, the

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                                                           ENNOVATION                                                  JULY 2019

Waves Audio Offers eMotion LV1 Complete Live Mixing System
Waves Audio has launched its eMotion LV1                                                      The included SoundStudio STG-1608 is a sturdy
Complete Live Mixing System, incorporating                                                    SoundGrid stagebox that features 16 mic/line
everything users need in order to create                                                      inputs with high-end preamps, the latter of which
truly captivating live sound experiences. It is                                               can be remote-controlled directly from LV1’s mixer
an all-inclusive and extremely cost-effective                                                 channels.
mixing solution, ideal for houses of worship,
clubs, touring bands and live engineers.                                                      All audio coming from the stage and through the
                                                                                              plugins is processed on the included SoundGrid
The complete live mixing system comes with                                                    Impact Server-C. Users can send the processed
the Waves eMotion LV1 16-stereo-channel                                                       audio out to the PA system and back to the stage
live software mixer, SoundStudio STG-1608                                                     via the eight-line outputs. All of this takes place at
stagebox, SoundGrid Impact Server-C, Axis                                                     a lightning speed of only 0.8 ms at 44.1–96 kHz.
One Waves-optimized computer, 24-inch
Dell touchscreen, eight-port network switch                                                    To supercharge your LV1 mixing system, run
and network cables.                                                      eMotion LV1 on Axis One, a Waves-optimized computer made from
                                                                         the ground up to perform consistently and reliably even in the most
The LV1 delivers class-A sound quality and an unparalleled workflow.     challenging scenarios. It features an Intel i5 8500 processor, 16 GB of
Featuring 16 mono/stereo channels, LV1’s channel strips feature a        DDR4 RAM, two HDMI ports, one display port, eight USB2/3 ports and
plugin rack that can host up to eight SoundGrid-compatible plugins for   a USB-C port, all cased in a rugged 2U half-rack chassis. With maximum
real-time processing.                                                    stability and rock-solid performance, Axis One is optimized to run
                                                                         eMotion LV1 and other Waves software with power to spare.
It also comes pre-loaded with three plugins specifically designed for
live sound: eMo F2 Filter, eMo D5 Dynamics, and eMo Q4 Equalizer.        www.waves.com

Electro-Voice Launches MFX Multi-Function Monitors
MFX Multi-Function Monitors MFX-12MC and                                                             can be deployed in passive or bi-amp
MFX-15MC are passive 12” and 15” two-way                                                             configuration, and can be optimized for
coaxial monitors with a performance level                                                            different uses via DSP settings in the amps.
engineered to complement the X-Line Advance                                                          Power handling for the MFX-12MC is 400
line array models X1, X2, X12-128 and X12-125F,                                                      W (continuous) and 4000 W (peak); the
and corresponding installation versions.                                                             MFX-15MC delivers 500 W (continuous)
                                                                                                     and 4000 W (peak). Each model has a
MFX Multi-Function Monitors utilize high-                                                            maximum SPL rating of 135 dB and 136 dB
output coaxially aligned HF and LF transducers                                                       respectively.
matched with an innovative new Electro-Voice-engineered Constant-
Directivity waveguide and a new crossover design. Coverage in            In addition to their primary function as high-performance stage
monitor orientation is 40° H x 60° V. The dimensions and location of     monitors, both the MFX-12MC and MFX-15MC feature an integrated
the waveguide interact with the woofer to effectively create a bipole    pole cup (neatly located in one of the two side handle recesses), so
output, enhancing coverage control through the midrange frequencies.     they can serve as short-throw main/full-range sound reinforcement for
                                                                         portable applications using tripods or subwoofer poles. Coverage in
In addition to providing a stable sound image as the performer moves     this orientation is 60° H x 40° V. Extending their truly multi-functional
off-axis, the compact coaxial design presents a significantly lower-     design, each model features four M10 suspension points. U brackets,
profile footprint on stage in comparison to competitive high-end         yokes, a tilt adapter, truss clamps, stand-mount adapters and a rigging
monitors, helping to maintain audience sight lines and reducing stage    bar are available for temporary or permanent installations. A rugged
clutter. A new cabinet concept with dual monitor angles (35° and 55°)    EVCoat finish (available in black or white) and 1.5 mm-thick corrosion-
allows the output to be precisely focused towards the performer.         resistant grille combine professional-grade durability with sleek
                                                                         aesthetics.
MFX Multi-Function Monitors are optimized for use with TGX10 or
IPX10:4 amplifiers from EV’s sibling brand Dynacord. Both models         www.electrovoice.com

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                                                         ENNOVATION                                                     JULY 2019

Yamaha Announces Next Generation STAGEPAS 1K
All-In-One Portable PA System
Featuring a bold new design concept and significant                        acoustic guitars and other instruments), plus stereo inputs which
improvements in audio performance, usability and portability,              support playback from Bluetooth devices.
Yamaha’s new STAGEPAS 1K redefines the standard for portable
PA systems, made possible by the company’s extensive experience            The mixer also features professional sound engineering tools, including
in developing market-leading technologies and products for the             1-Knob EQ that handles multi-band processing simultaneously, high-
professional audio industry.                                               quality SPX digital reverb and a Mode feature to adjust optimised
                                                                           compression settings (such as speech or music) to match different
Yamaha STAGEPAS all-in-one PAs are renowned for their audio                applications. Each of these functions can be set via a single rotary
quality, ease of use and transport. The STAGEPAS 1K takes these            control, simplifying many of the more difficult tasks like EQ and
qualities to even greater heights.                                         compression to quickly deliver great sound.

The new system features modified versions of the 1.5 inch (3.75            Users can also download the dedicated STAGEPAS Editor app for iOS/
cm) drivers with high end neodymium magnets that have made                 Android, allowing remote adjustment of the system’s volume and EQ.
Yamaha’s VXL series line array loudspeakers a great success in             It’s also possible to call up previously saved settings, enabling a more
the professional sound installation market, receiving widespread           efficient rehearsal or performance.
praise for their audio quality, 170º horizontal coverage and
slimline appearance.                                                             Setting up STAGEPAS 1K needs the user to simply affix the array
Bringing all of those qualities to the streamlined, reduced                      speaker to the subwoofer cabinet, using none, one or both of
weight STAGEPAS 1K system, an array of 10 of the 1.5 inch                        the provided spacers. No other cables or speaker stands are
drivers work seamlessly with a largest-in-class 12” subwoofer                    needed, making for fast, easy setup and optimum portability.
to deliver exceptionally uniform, high quality sound with                        The included carrying case protects the whole system during
clear highs and punchy lows. The subwoofer features                              transportation and storage, including the power cable and any
Yamaha’s Twisted Flare Port technology, which effectively                        microphones or cables used by performers. An optional DL-SP1K
reduces wind noise in the bass reflex port, delivering a                         lightweight dolly allows for more convenient transport, with a
clearer, more powerful, distortion-free low end.                                 simple, sturdy mechanism to lock down the speaker cover.

Complementing the loudspeakers is a 1000W Class-D amplifier,               For users requiring a greater coverage area or increased sound pressure
delivering 119 dB SPL and maintaining exceptional stability and sound      levels, two STAGEPAS 1Ks can be easily linked together in stereo or
quality, even at high output.                                              in mono. When in mono, the inputs of both systems can be used,
                                                                           providing a total of six mono and two stereo inputs.
The back of the subwoofer houses a digital mixer with three mono mic/
line channels (two with Hi-Z connectivity for direct input of electro-     sg.yamaha.com

Safe and Secure Hoist Transport from MILOS
                                                       Introducing the Armor Cart, a new hoist       addition, its open-air design reduces
                                                       utility vehicle that provides safe and        humidity within the interior and allows
                                                       convenient transport and storage for up to    your hoists to dry faster, thereby helping
                                                       four of your hoists. Constructed from light   to prevent corrosion.
                                                       and durable aluminium, the Armor Cart
                                                       comes in two versions – model MAC-01-         Discover the safety, convenience and
                                                       4025-A1 holds 4x 250kg hoists and model       space saving advantages the Armor Cart
                                                       MAC-01-2100-A1 holds 2x 1t hoists.            provides for transport and storage of your
                                                                                                     hoist stock.
                                                       Due to its compact form factor, and
                                                       possibility of stacking Armor Carts on top    www.milossystems.com
                                                       of each other, transport volume is reduced
                                                       up to 50% compared to flight cases. In

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SHARING
THE ART OF SOUND
Yamaha staff love to share their knowledge, experience and passion for sound and for
professional audio systems. That’s why we have been proactive in developing and maintaining
education and training programs for our customers since the early 1990s. Originating in
Japan, Yamaha has now established training facilities around the world, reaching over 100,000
people in more than 50 countries. If you work with sound and have a particular technical
demand, Yamaha is likely to have a course tailored for you, whether you are a volunteer or a
seasoned professional.

Feel free to share a little of your time with us: search for available Audioversity seminars at
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
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                                                            ENNOVATION                                                    JULY 2019

disguise gx 2c Server

This new server from disguise unlocks powerful new capabilities for          The gx 2c also features disguise’s unique VFC technology, which allows
broadcast and live productions                                               users to output HDMI, SDI, DVI or DisplayPort without changing the
                                                                             system, as well as mix signal formats and resolution types in the same
The gx 2c server features even more GPU processing power, more               project. The gx 2c features two VFC slots and ships standard with the
capture and storage, as well as 10-bit and HDR support. Creatives can        latest in disguise’s VFC technology, the HDMI 2.0 VFC cards.
now build environments with more particles, effects and richer scenes,
at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates. As creative ambition         Like all gx range servers, the gx 2c will come with integrated two year
increases, the GPU and memory has been maximised in direct response          Notch playback license for seamless delivery of generative effects.
to user requests for greater real-time content performance.                  With an increase of almost 50% on Notchmark performance, the gx
                                                                             2c provides a large step up in terms of capabilities, with performance
The gx 2c can capture 8x 3G-SDI inputs, unlocking new workflows              levels that are unmatched in the current market in a professional
for broadcast and live events, where they will be able to utilise more       system.
live feeds than ever before. The video inputs allow users to capture
2x2160p60 (2x4K@60) four times the capability of the predecessor, the        Designed to scale and fit in as part of a bigger media server system,
gx 2. These inputs are also 10-bit capable, with the same low latency as     the disguise gx 2c enables creatives to go beyond the power of a single
existing pro and gx range machines.                                          server solution, into distributed systems, with many servers working
                                                                             as one to create a seamless immersive experience. Although designed
The gx 2c also has double the amount of media storage than the gx            for generative content, the gx 2c also has many additional media server
2, with a 4TB NVMe drive fitted, freeing up creatives to work with           features, including the powerful disguise production suite, built in pro
better quality codecs. The increased storage, combined with increased        audio, and 2x 10G network ports.
capture capabilities plus all the rendering power, will enable live events
creatives to grow and expand their vision even further, pushing the          www.disguise.one
boundaries of what is achievable.

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