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Features: STUDIO FIFTY-THREE, SURAT MODI DIGITAL EXECUTES DREAM PROJECT INTEGRATED ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS LIGHTS UP THE WAREHOUSE ON THE LIGHTING TRAIL with NAVEEN DESHPANDE, MIXTAPE PR LIGHTING FLEXING ITS MUSCLES GLOBALLY INTERVIEW WITH SASHA XIONG
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PALM tech focuses on lighting in this issue. A recent study indicated that the global market for programmable stage lighting, which stood at US$1.19 bn in 2016, is expected to rise at a CAGR of 7.0% during the period 2018 to 2026 and increase to a value of US$2.29 billion. India is not oblivious to this growth graph. Desire for cutting-edge technology is at the heart of the lighting industry growth in India and it’s uplifting to see this segment thrive. Top end brands leading the technology curve, like Clay Paky, Robe and Martin Lighting, today find a place in the lighting inventory of many rental companies across the country. As more and more international artistes make their way to India, rental businesses are finding it difficult to survive without an array of intelligent lights in their inventory - a mandate in most big stage riders that deliver specific needs of the designer. PT caught up with Dubai based Indian lighting designer par excellence – Harold Fernandes, who has been lighting up some of the biggest stages in India and the MEA region to find out more about the fixtures adorning his elaborate lighting rigs (pg. 54). It’s heartening to see one of the most experienced (and busy) lighting designers in the country - Atul Sonpal, making a reappearance in the magazine through the Corporate Guest column (pg. 83), albeit after much prodding and persuasion. With consumption and usage exploding and lighting design becoming sophisticated enough to employ massive arrays configured on rigs, its asking too much for the entire portfolio of equipment to be the best (read non- Chinese) as Sonpal asserts. As Chinese lighting continues to make its presence felt, the PT team caught up with Sasha Xiong, Deputy General Manager, Int. Sales Division, PR Lighting, China, distributed by MSS Pvt. Ltd. to know more about the manufacturer’s engagement with the Indian market (pg. 84). Elsewhere in this issue (pg. 80), insights by lighting designer Naveen Deshpande of Mixtape fame, hinge on a positive note as he underlines the tremendous growth of the lighting industry. “It’s safe to say we won’t get electrocuted now”, he quips while also hoping for the advent of the “replica police” in India soon. Though availability of low quality lighting products is stunting demand for branded gear to a certain extent, the market is expected to gain significantly from advancement in LED technology and the shift towards LED-based programmable lighting over the next couple of years. The emergence of entertainment venues across the country (which is showing no signs of slowing down) are augmenting demand for LED based intelligent lighting and smart wireless lighting controls, contributing positively to market growth. Lighting Integration is increasingly becoming a challenge, in that, design and installation standards are vaulting with each new pub/club/lounge bar. This issue reviews one such lighting integration at the Warehouse Lounge in Thane, designed and integrated by the discerning Rasesh Parekh of IES (pg. 76) and boasting of some heavy-duty lighting install with more than 600 LED tubes hanging from the ceiling. Controlling all the LED and light extravaganza at the venue is the Magical Madrix and the Avant-garde Avolites. 11 Questions features lighting industry veteran Pio Nahum, now at the helm of one of the most successful lighting brands in the world – Clay Paky. Hear it from the man himself on (pg. 94). The new horizon seems to be AV Integrated Systems, where distribution majors have also entered the install and integrate projects sector. With complex AV Integration projects spurting up across the country in recent months, PT too has been complementing its live sound an audio production stories with content that puts increased focus over audiovisual integration. This issue features one such integration at JAQUAR, a brand that has become synonymous with designer bathware in India. The company’s headquarters in Manesar spread across 12 acres also encompasses the manufacturer’s first Experience Centre boasting of cutting edge technology. Davinder Wadhwa’s MSS (Projects), who were contracted to bring to life this Experience Centre have raised the bar with this delivery, which immerses visitors with a multi-sensory experience, weaving spatial and interactive audiovisual content and technology into a seamless journey portraying the brands history, growth philosophy and future vision. Full story on (pg. 26). Industry experts and PT columnists, Warren Dsouza and Viraf Pocha, for sound & light respectively, give us an insider perspective on the industry trends and technologies. Go to (pg. 82 & 88), for wise words from the original wizards. After a very long time PT revisited its first love – the recording studio. Our Editorial Manager Ankita Bhadrawale documents Surat’s Studio Fifty-Three story executed by Modi Digital on (pg. 40). While on the topic of studios, we are glad to announce the appointment of well-respected and renowned sound engineer Mujeeb Dadarkar as the IRAA 2019 Awards Director. Mujeeb met up with the PALM team and IRAA leaders at Pramod Chandorkar’s Sound Ideaz studio. Full story in the next NovIRAA Awards Announces Mujeeb Dadarkar as the IRAA 2019 Awards Director. L-R; Smita Rai, Project Head Dec issue of PT, which incidentally Features & Marketing, PALM expo; Ramesh Chetwani, Exhibition Director, PALM Expo; Anil Chopra, Founder & is the Big Stage DJ issue. 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More Light for Less is the focus of this lighting special issue
MSS (Projects) transforms Jaquar’s Experience Centre into and immersive & interactive adventure
Studio Fifty-Three is the new post-production facility studio in Surat installed by Modi Digital
Light Factor: PALM Technology in conversation with lighting designer Harold Fernandes
Warehouse Lounge installed by IES, Mumbai
Heart & Soul: Focus on Lighting Consoles
Lighting Engineer Naveen Deshpande talks about current trends in lightingand growth & future of the industry
Interview with Sasha Xiong – Deputy General Manager, Intl. Sales Division
Wash...Beam...Spot....Action: Line up of latest Moving Heads
With Pio Nahum Chief Executive Officer, Clay Paky S.p.A
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Lighting Acclaim Lighting Dyna Drum EO; ADJ Entour Series Expansion; MEGA-Lite Circa Scoop LED; Claypaky Axcor Profile 600 and 400; Elation Ultimate Warranty on Smarty Hybrid; Harman Martin MAC Allure Profile; Signify Philips Strand SPX LED WW Spotlight; Elation TwinkLED & Rayzor 760; Obsidian Control Systems ONYX; High End Systems SolaFrame 3000; GLP Modular LED System; GLP’s E350 LED Moving Head; Obsidian Control Systems New Consoles; Acclaim Lighting Flex Tube Pixel SE; Altman Lighting AP-150 RGBW LED Par luminaire; OSRAM Wedding PAR; Claypaky Sharpy Plus; High End systems Hog 4 OS V3.9.0; PR Lighting Series Launch; Harman Professional Solutions enhances the performance experience at Levi’s Lounge.
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Shure and Sun Infonet “Wireless Masterclasses”; RCF Group Acquires EAW; PowerSonic Professional Audio RCF HDL-50; Allen & Heath Waves Card; Shure Office in Bengaluru; QSC CP Series; ELC signal distribution concept; Audio Kris DIGICO SD10; Avid Control Surface; Sun Infonet SQ Digital Mixers Seminar; Allen & Heath, SQ Monitor Mixing Upgrade; Powersoft ArmoníaPlus Software; Patrick Wong outline Asia Pacific Sales Manager; Studiomaster Professional TWF 1810.
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Genelec New High-SPL Monitors; Antelope Audio New Edge Family; Roland AX-Edge Keytar; PreSonus Atom, production & performance pad controller; sE Electronics sE2300; Fluid Audio SRI-2 USB; Steinberg UR-RT interfaces with Rupert Neve Transformers; Waves Audio Appoints Ravisankar Nadiyam; ADAM Audio Studio Pro SP-5; PreSonus StudioLive Series III Update and Free Plug-ins; Yamaha Microphone control in the NEXUS system; Sterling Versatile SP150SMK Condenser Microphone Kit & Shockmount.
Learning to Fly: Warren D’souza strays away from his regular scope of technical details to share his experience of touring with a big stage act like A.R. Rahman’s North America Tour
The Sharp End: Atul Sonpal discusses the consequences of being at the sharp end of the business.
Lighting Today: Viraf Pocha asks the big question - With the advent of LED, do lighting designers beginning today, throw away all the collected wisdom gathered so far?
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ACCLAIM LIGHTING INTRODUCES DYNA DRUM EO FOR FACADE ILLUMINATION Acclaim Lighting has introduced Dyna Drum EO, a high output, high-efficient outdoor rated color mixing and white LED floodlight. Both the color and white units feature an internal 100-277VAC power supply, onboard DMX+RDM driver and Aria wireless DMX technology for maximum lighting control. Dyna Drum EO Color is available with Acclaim’s Spectrum Technology (QS version) which offers superior color mixing, saturation, and an extended color palette. It is also available in a
single source RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW, and dynamic white version. The color fixture comes with a standard narrow 10°beam with optional 20° , 40° , 60° and 10° x60°quickchange lenses for wider applications. For the first time, Acclaim’s quad chip LED units achieve more total lumens than its single color chip counterpart. Dyna Drum EO White is available in 2700k, 3000k, 4000k, and 4000k
with a minimum 80 CRI. The fixture comes with a standard narrow 5º beam angle with optional quick-change spread lenses. Dyna Drum EO White provides a robust 4000 lumens at 4000K with the 5° beam angle. Both Dyna Drum EO Color and White consume less than a maximum of 65 watts and maintain 70 percent
of their lumens for 150,000 hours. The fixtures will perform in temperatures between -40° F to 125° F (-40° C to 51° C). The IP66-rated Dyna Drum EO fixtures have a die cast aluminum housing with polycarbonate lens, with an optional marine coating, making it suitable for even the harshest outdoor environments. It is available in gray finish as standard with black, white, or custom finishes as an option. It also features an onboard OLED display for easy navigation and daylight reading.
ADJ EXPANDS ENTOUR SERIES WITH COMPACT NEW FAZE MACHINE ADJ has announced the immediate availability of the latest addition to the company’s Entour range of professional effect generation equipment. The Entour Faze is a robust and affordable portable faze machine, with patent pending rapid heater technology, that creates a thin mist of atmospheric haze using regular water-based fog fluid. It is ideal for installation in a wide variety of venues, including bars, lounges, clubs, entertainment centers, community theatres and churches, and is also suitable for mobile use by entertainers and production companies. Equipped with a 450W heating element, the Entour Faze is capable of generating 1000 cubic feet of atmospheric haze per minute. It also offers a large 3-liter fluid tank and a low consumption rate of 10ml per minute, which means that it
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is capable of 5 hours of operation from a single tank of fluid. The unit also features ADJ’s new patent pending Rapid Heater Technology that means the machine can be ready to start producing haze just 40 seconds from the time it is turned on. For simple faze generation, if offers an on/off trigger switch on its back panel that can be used to engage the effect whenever
it is required. It is also supplied with a timer remote control, which connects to the main unit via a ¼” jack plug and can be used to set bursts of faze to be generated at user-determined regular intervals. Finally, the unit is also compatible with DMX control, with a choice of 1, 2 or 4-channel operation, allowing it to be controlled using any DMX control hardware or software. The machine features a unique
dual hanging bracket system that can be used to hang the unit from above or serve as a variable angle floor stand. A safety eye is provided to allow the attachment of a safety wire when the unit is rigged and it is also fitted with rubber feet that allows it to operate standing directly on the floor of a stage or venue. With compact dimensions of
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MEGA-LITE UNVEILS CIRCA SCOOP LED Mega-lite presents the new Circa Scoop LED, a next-level unit designed with four different elements that can be used in multiple applications. Built with a lightweight housing, the Circa features a variety of technological components that add a one of a kind looks to any concert, church, theater or club. Equipped with 45 WW and Amber LEDs located in the unit’s Center Engine it enables the unit to create a nice and warm sunset effect, ideal for theatrical utilization. The “Reflective Pattern Ring” has an additional 87 WW LEDs, which creates a nice soft-edged effect to any setting. The Circa also features an Inner Ring which has 144 RGB LEDs, 8 segment control and the capability to control the macro speed and dim down different colors enabling it to set a wide
mixture of colors. The Outer Ring also features 8 segments and is equipped with an extra 192 RGB LEDs that illuminate a 140º angle. The 336 RGB LEDs can produce multiple color combinations and facilitate the ability to create authentic looks that can be used as dazzling eye-candy effects. In addition, the RGB LEDs also produce a bright cool white, allowing it to alter the mood and intensify or neutralize a color. The Inner and Outer Rings can generate pulsing random strobe and macro effects, giving the Circa Scoop further diversity within one single unit. The Circa Scoop LED is designed to have removable clamps and quick releases, it can be accessorized with a dual road case and a floor base. Reportedly, the Circa Scoop LED isn’t like any other fixture, with a
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CLAYPAKY ADDS AXCOR PROFILE 600 AND 400 TO AXCOR LED SERIES Claypaky has added Axcor Profile 600 and Axcor Profile 400 – two more luminaires featuring the exclusive, award-winning and patended Claypaky beam framing system – one of the most appreciated and required device for professional use. Both these models
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are available in two versions: with 6500K color temperature and high light output, or - alternatively - with 5600K color temperature and a CRI of around 90. In the crowded world of medium-high power lights, the Axcor Profile 600 stands out for its excellent combination of high performance, exceptional light quality, and versatility of use. The luminous efficiency is among the highest in this power category, and - if necessary - it can be further increased by about 25% due to its “boost mode”, which make Axcor Profile 600 a perfect tool for tours and large events. A wide zoom range from 5°to 45°(1:9 ratio) means the light can be used in a variety of situations, including those for which a narrow angle is best. The completeness of its color section, its great wealth of visual effects, its framing system
implemented with technological devices that enhance its precision and versatility, the possibility of using it as a wash light, make the Axcor Profile 600 an essential benchmark for all modern entertainment uses. With the Axcor Profile 400, Claypaky has revolutionized the Axcor Profile 400
medium power market, by offering a light which is able to pack all the most advanced lighting, mechanical and electronic features into an extraordinarily compact body: less than 65 cm high! Among the exceptional features this compact LED light offers are a framing system that works on four focal planes, an effects section with an animation wheel, a complete color system with linear CTO, and a high precision mechanical iris. The Axcor Profile 400 is extremely quiet, and has three operating modes, which can be chosen according to needs: Silent, Standard and Auto. The Axcor Series stands now as one of the most complete moving head range on the market using a white LED engine, featuring 9 models from 110W to nearly 900W with excellent versatility of use, extremely high manufacturing quality and outstanding performance in every power range.
ELATION INTRODUCES NEW ULTIMATE WARRANTY ON SMARTY HYBRID Elation Professional has introduced a new Ultimate Warranty program on its new multi-functional Smarty Hybrid CMY color-mixing discharge lamp moving head. The warranty now covers the first two years of operation or 6,000 hours of use, whichever comes first, based on regular maintenance for the fixture and lamp. The comprehensive warranty for a 2-year period covers material and workmanship of the fixture, including the highly-efficient Philips
Platinum FLEX 200 lamp that sits at the heart of the Smarty Hybrid, new lamp technology that Elation helped develop with Philips engineers. The fixture houses a discharge lamp/ballast package that produces up to 14,000 lumens with a lamp life rated at 6,000 hours. The Platinum FLEX 200 lamp is dimmable via the internal ballast, which not only dims the lamp electronically but offers a Hibernation Mode that reduces power to the lamp when not in use, resulting in lower power consumption. The lower internal heat
ADJ EXPANDS ENTOUR SERIES... (Continued from page 10) 16.25” x 8” x 12” / 414 x 202 x 303mm (L x W x H), the Entour Faze is easily portable and will make an inconspicuous addition to any stage or dancefloor lighting rig. Weighing just 10 lbs. / 4.5 kg, the unit is also easy to carry and rig, making it ideal for enhancing the effects created by a mobile lightshow. “The Entourage and Entour Venue faze machines have both proven to be extremely popular,” enthuses ADJ
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USA’s National Sales Manager, Alfred Gonzales, “however many of our users wanted a similar kind of unit but that was more compact and affordable. While still offering impressive output and a durable case design, the new Entour Faze is smaller, lighter and sits at a lower price point than the other units in the Entour range, making it ideal for small-to-medium-sized venue installations as well as for use by mobile entertainers and other gigging performers.”
Smarty Hybrid produced extends the life of not only the lamp but all internal components of the fixture. “Our aim in offering this comprehensive warranty is to help rental companies manage the cost of ownership by keeping costs down and ROI high,” states Toby Velazquez, President of Elation Lighting, Inc. “With regular maintenance, owners will get two years or 6,000 hours of operation with no lamp worries. This is the ultimate warranty. We’re that confident in this product.”
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Elation’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Eric Loader, added, “Lighting designers already love that it’s a very fast and powerful beam fixture with full CMY. Now product owners will love that it is worry free for at least the first two years.” Elation unveiled the Smarty Hybrid at spring exhibitions and the fixture is now available and shipping. Smarty Hybrid is a compact, fast and powerful CMY color-mixing moving ahead with zoom that can be used as a spot, beam, or wash light. Designed for a wide variety of professional stage applications, it includes a host of color and graphics options such as 13 dichroic colors (including UV and CTB color correction), two gobo wheels, two prisms, multiple CMY color / gobo / prism macros and more. With the ability to overlay the prisms combined with the gobo and color system, this compact yet powerful fixture is the ultimate design tool for lighting designers while providing worry-free performance for rental companies and installations.
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HARMAN DEBUTS MARTIN MAC ALLURE PROFILE Harman Professional Solutions has introduced its freshly innovative Martin MAC Allure Profile LED Moving Head. Reportedly, the Martin MAC Allure Profile is the first fullyfeatured moving head to combine a proprietary, solid state RGBW additive colour mixing engine, a seven-segment pixelated beam and onboard P3 and DMX controllability that lets users swiftly alternate or mix between control protocols. The overall feature set further includes dimmer, strobe, color mixing, gobos, iris, prism, zoom, focus, pan and tilt. “Until now, there hasn’t been a
truly efficient way to integrate solid state (LED) color mixing into profile fixtures,” comments Markus Kluesener, Harman Professional Solutions sage lighting product manager. “We decided to address this need head on and asked our engineers to come up with a game changer. They came through with an all-new, proprietary, color-mixing light engine that exceeded our expectations for efficiency.” Additionally, the MAC Allure Profile includes a pixelated beam divided into seven individually-controlled, full colour segments (pixels). This gives lighting designers new options for creativity and frees them to expand
in directions they previously may have never considered. The MAC Allure Profile was also designed for extreme user-friendliness with a builtin FX engine for P3 and DMX controllability that lets users swiftly alternate or mix between control protocols. “As we’ve been talking to end users about the features they look for in this segment of fixtures, they can’t get over how much usability we were able to build into this fixture that we were also careful not to over engineer,” adds Peter Skytte, Harman Professional
Solutions tour lighting manager. “The end result is a straight forward feature set that is not overloading the programmer with unnecessary parameters to deal with.”
SIGNIFY LAUNCHES PHILIPS STRAND SPX LED WW SPOTLIGHT Signify Entertainment Lighting, previously Philips Entertainment Lighting, has launched an LED-based
to existing models. Signify officially unveiled the SPX LED WW at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.”
replacements for conventional profile fixtures. Dimmable either via DMX or via a conventional forward phase
alternative to stage spotlights. Company states that, “the new Philips Strand SPX LED WW profile can replace Conventional stage spotlights. The new Philips Strand SPX LED WW, a high-output, warm white LED profile spotlight fixture, offers a powerful, energy-efficient alternative
The SPX LED WW is targeted primarily at applications such as education, houses of worship and themed environments. It has been designed to meet the requirements of consultants and specifiers looking for quality, efficient and reliable fixtures to serve as straightforward
dimmer, it provides a smooth, stepless fade right down to zero the perfect dimming credentials for performance lighting. The SPX LED WW uses the latest energy efficient warm white LED light engine to produce an output equivalent to that of a 575W fixture.
ELATION LAUNCHES TWINKLED & RAYZOR 760 Elation Professional has introduced TwinkLED and Rayzor 760. TwinkLED is a new and innovative LED lens design offering creative layers of powerful light beams and elegant lens illumination. TwinkLEDs offers a prominent, patent-pending LED pixel effect using dedicated high-brightness pixels inside large front lenses to provide additional layers of creativity for the lighting designer. The RAYZOR 760 is a compact yet extremely powerful LED wash effects luminaire and the first fixture to feature Elation’s brand new, unique TwinkLED system. With a wide zoom range from 8 to 77 degrees, the RAYZOR 760 provides intense and well-defined mid-air beams with over 8000 lumens, as well as an exceptionally wide and even wash coverage. Driven by seven, independently controlled, 60W RGBW LEDs, the RAYZOR 760 provides
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a powerful beam that stands out on any stage. The oversized front lenses create a large surface that is enhanced by the patent-pending TwinkLEDs technology. TwinkLEDs consist of 28 individual white LEDs strategically placed inside the lens itself to create a unique additional
layer of effect, allowing designers access to a fresh and innovative way of creating interest on stage. Fast, continuous, speed-adjustable pan & tilt rotation adds another layer of dynamic effects from this versatile fixture. The RAYZOR 760 is also available in a compact and lightweight weather and dust protected IP65 version, the Proteus RAYZOR 760, for use in any environment and under adverse conditions. The Proteus RAYZOR 760’s multi-environmental IP65 design reportedly makes it the world’s first IP65-rated luminaire with continuous pan & tilt rotation, giving designers the freedom to utilize this latest effect at any event, indoors or out. It offers the identical feature set and powerful output as the RAYZOR 760, allowing you to choose the right fixture for the application without compromise.
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Its beam is crisp and precise, directing light only where it is intended. Thanks to the SPX filter frame system there is zero light leakage, so no additional masking is required. With reduced fan noise, the SPX LED WW is also quieter in operation than comparable LED fixtures. Reportedly, SPX LED WW uses the same proven, high-precision, highperformance gate and lens sets as the renowned Philips Selecon SPX Profile fixtures, with secure locking shutters, while other lens sets can be used via an adaptor plate. It also employs a Philips Selecon ‘box’-style gel colour holder. DMX connection is via familiar, robust XLR connectors. Bill Richards, product manager EMEA for Signify Entertainment Lighting, says, “The SPX LED WW will appeal where quality LED alternatives to traditional light sources are needed. The conventional profile fixtures still in use around the world will ultimately need to be replaced with low energy product, and we believe this is the best mainsdimmable LED fixture available. It is the ideal candidate for direct, one-forone replacement of existing profile fixtures.”
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OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS LAUNCHES ONYX, A LIGHTING CONTROL PLATFORM Elation Professional has announced a new chapter in the evolution of Obsidian Control Systems with release of ONYX, an innovative yet uncomplicated lighting control platform that is backwards compatible with all M-Series lighting control products. ONYX is a rebranding of the well-established M-Series control platform and is designed for use with all M-Series hardware (M-DMX, M-Touch, M-Play, M2PC, M2GO, M2GO HD, M1, M1 HD and M6). The first software release, ONYX 4.0, includes improvements and library updates and marks a foundation for new features and functions to be available soon.
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HIGH END SYSTEMS NEW SOLAFRAME 3000 High End Systems has launched the SolaFrame 3000, the new flagship luminaire in the Sola Series range. The SolaFrame 3000 combines the light output from its 1,000-watt Ultra-Brite White LED engine with a limitless palette of effects and color possibilities.
Reportedly, boasting more than 37,000 lumen output, the SolaFrame 3000 is designed to rival, and even exceed, the output of the most powerful arc lamp fixtures. The fixture is also available in a High-Fidelity version with incredibly accurate color rendering.
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With all the features designers have come to expect from High End Systems, SolaFrame 3000 includes a CMY/CTO linear color mixing system, seven position replaceable Color Wheel, Framing system for total control of beam shaping, seven position plus open interchangeable Gobo Wheel, seven position plus open Rotating Gobo Wheel, a Continuously Variable Animation Wheel, as well as Iris, Light Frost, Prism and 7° -55°Zoom. Other features include HES’ Patented Lens Defogger and a TM30 Filter, which boosts the SolaFrame 3000’s Ultra-Brite engine to 85+ CRI. High End Systems General Manager Becky Koester commented, “We are excited to offer the SolaFrame 3000 to our customer base, and we also look forward to launching our SolaSpot 3000 later this year. Having the first LED based solution with this type of output gives LDs and end-users new tools for mega venues and arena applications. We now have a full range of product options for stage, studio, live event and fixed installations, regardless of size.”
with over 25 years of experience in lighting control systems, ONYX provides a stable and efficient programming platform that is fast to program and fun to operate.
At every stage of development, ONYX has endeavored to present the user with a simple and clean control environment. Envisioned for creative professionals and new beginners alike, ONYX scales from the smallest shows to the largest touring productions with easy-touse tools and optimized graphical work environments that can adapt to any task and complexity. With control of up to 128 Universes of DMX, Art-Net or sACN from a single system, ONYX is designed to grow with the user and their shows, offering smart options and affordable solutions along the way.
GLP UNVEILS MODULAR LED SYSTEM GLP has unveiled the modular KNV LED system which can be used either individually or as a composite. Designers can rely on two basic forms: the cube shaped KNV Cube and the KNV Arc – a device in the form of an eighth circle. Reportedly, any combination of KNV Cube and Arc can be combined together to form an infinite level of seamless design elements where scenery becomes lighting and lighting becomes scenery. Each GLP KNV unit houses 25 power pixels and each consisting of a hyper bright white LED for maximum brightness and impact along with a surrounding ring of 16 RGB LEDs for creative effects and powerful backlight illumination. When combined, each module will output an incredible 50,000 lumens. Explaining the design rationale, GLP’s MD Udo Künzler, said, “Presently, all existing strobes and single pixel effects in the market have a defined size and framed housing. The GLP KNV Cube and KNV Arc are the first LED systems with a frameless design for maximum flexibility and independent scaling options. And by combining the two, there are plenty of options for never before seen designs to be created, such as rings, letters, walls, snakes, and so on.” The powerful GLP KNV Cube and
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KNV Arc are the solution for any creative designer seeking maximum flexibility of an RGB LED fixture and white light strobe/blinder, all within a modular system that provides infinite design options.
Essential Features: • 25 power pixels, each with 1x hyper-bright White LED, 1x ring of 16x RGB LEDs, • Up to 50,000 lm output per module, • IP54 rated, weatherproof design in both versions: KNV Cube and KNV Arc, • Modular system to create individual and unlimited scaling for independent creative designs, • Easy interlocking system and Power Data Daisy Chain, • Different control modes for usage as Strobe, Pixel-mapping or Multilayer mode, with two powerful FX engines.
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GLP’S NEW IMPRESSION E350 LED MOVING HEAD GLP has launched the impression E350 LED moving head, a new, supercharged companion to its popular impression S350, in an efficient and optimized package. With an advanced LED engine, the fixture will find favor in any type of showcase event or installation with dynamic, articulated lighting as the centerpiece. Since it offers flicker free operation, with smooth electronic dimming from 0-100%, multiple dimming curves, with no color shift while delivering random and pulse electronic strobing effects it will also find favor in the Broadcast / TV segment. There are many essential features in this compact fixture with its signature baseless design. The high color temperature of 7500K provides a hard edge mid-air effect beam, with bright
gobo projections, while it is also notable for an extremely tight iris and GLP’s motorized 7:1 zoom range (7° 48° ). This creates an even and flat field with a considerable light output of up to a maximum of 9500lm. The impression E350 also houses a CMY color mixing system with separate CTC Channel, along with an 8-facet prism, a light and heavy frost, a tiltable animation wheel, two gobo wheels, a super tight 14 blade iris and 10 slot color wheels. All functions are fully capable of working in combination with one another, making the GLP impression E350 perfect for almost any application. GLP product manager Michael Feldmann, believes his company has produced another powerful and flexible fixture for the Lighting world. “Due to the highly efficient LED
Engine in combination with the great optical system, the feature set and the compact form factor, we anticipate immediate take up by rental companies looking to maximize return on investment in the dry hire sector for events and shows of all types.” He further explained how GLP set the bar high in designing a blueprint tor a luminaire guaranteed to leapfrog the competition. “Our first priority was to get maximum output and efficiency from a 350W LED engine, with intensive 7500K default white, as we knew this would be perfect for mid-size shows or wherever compact form factor and low weight are required. In fact, the E350 outputs up to 9500 lm at
maximum 550W power consumption!” Michael Feldmann stated that due to the high color temperature the beam appears more powerful and hard edged. “With a great combination of break up and midair effect functionality, in a package designed for easy tour handling, it is the complete all-rounder.”
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ACCLAIM LIGHTING INTRODUCES FLEX TUBE PIXEL SE Acclaim Lighting has introduced Flex Tube Pixel SE, a flexible, sideemitting LED strip that features RGB control of every 3.27” section for virtually any exterior or interior lighting application. IP68-rated and submersible to 3 feet, Flex Tube Pixel SE has a highly durable, impact-resistant, PVC body that can be ordered to length to suit project requirements for customized lighting applications.
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Controlled with a DMX/SPI driver with 100 percent dimming capabilities, Flex Tube Pixel SE provides a 160°beam angle and operates off of 24-volt DC power. It produces 90 lumens per foot, while consuming only 5 watts. Available in 16.4-foot-long spools, or custom built to order lengths, Flex Tube Pixel SE will perform in temperatures of -40° to 122° F. Acclaim Lighting also
offers a locking aluminum mounting channel to enable users to cleanly and discretely install the products into a variety of applications for indirect, direct view, and surfacemount. Flex Tube Pixel SE LED circuit strip maintains 70 percent of their lumens at 50,000 hours at 25° C.
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AP-150 RGBW LED PAR LUMINAIRE RELEASED BY ALTMAN LIGHTING On their 65th Anniversary Altman Lighting has introduced the new AP-150 LED Par luminaire. As the next generation Altman Par, the AP-150 is a compact and lightweight, 135-watt RGBW LED wash which produces deep, saturated colors and soft, delicate pastels, while maintaining a smooth, uniform beam throughout the entire motorized zoom range. “Since our inception in 1953, Altman Lighting has always been a leading provider of quality and affordable lighting solutions, and we are proud to continue that tradition with introduction of the AP-150 LED Par,” said Julie
Smith, Altman Lighting General Manager. “Knowing the challenges lighting professionals often face when selecting the ideal wash luminaire, we have included a number of new features into the AP-150 Par that will undoubtedly accentuate any lighting design.” Reportedly, weighing only 11 pounds, the AP-150 replicates the soft output of a traditional par wash light with control states from 8 Bit, 16, Bit, RGB, and HSIC. Its factory and custom color presets allow for the quick selection of the most widely used entertainment color choices, and it also adds the ability to record color presets directly to the luminaire
OSRAM WEDDING PAR TO LIGHT UP AT PANDALS, EVENTS AND WEDDINGS IN THIS FESTIVE SEASON IN INDIA Kreios Wedding PAR, the LED PAR from Osram with output of 100W is a perfect fixture to light up this festive season in many application areas like pandals, events, buildings and homes. This exquisite piece of German engineering is bound to light up the faces of everyone in an instant. Designed in Germany and manufactured in India, Osram Kreios Wedding PAR is available in two variants - Warm-White and RGBW. Standard output from the unique reflector is 15 degrees and upto 30 degrees with a diffuser, in both variants. It has an in-built DMX control system and light output is homogenous in nature. Lighting up
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architectures with Osram Wedding PAR will give a welcoming glow for the festival. Osram Kreios Wedding PAR consumes less than 100W power and can operate in a wide range between 90V to 305V AC–specifically manufactured for Indian power grid. This 3.5kg robust PAR light is compatible with international standards of IP65 for moderate outdoor usage. Wedding PAR comes with other exciting features like fully dimmable, strobe function, compatibility with external diffuser and colour mixing capabilities. For larger projections, daisy chain can be made by connecting multiple Wedding PARs in series. This signifies that Osram Wedding PAR is fully equipped to create an ideal ambiance for any special occasion. Osram Kreios Wedding PAR produces high CRI and consumes less energy. Additional accessories are also available for sales – Cable Set PW + DMX, 30 Degree Diffuser + Holder, PW TRANS Cable EU, DMX Cable Ext 3M, PW Cable Ext 3M, DMX Cable XRL 1M. Last but not the least, Osram Wedding PAR offers 2 years warranty which itself is a symbol of quality assurance. So, raise your decoration game up a notch this festive season with Osram Wedding PAR and double up the elegance and creativity.
for custom color playback. “As we discussed the design behind the AP-150 RGBW Par luminaire, we always had the mindset of the designer at the forefront,” added Pete Borchetta, Altman Lighting Product Innovation. “With that idea leading the way, we are very excited to be launching our next generation Altman Par which provides a superior output and performance to other LED Par luminaires currently on the market.” In conjunction with its color output, the AP-150 also offers a
variety of strobe options ranging from pulse and fade, to a 30 Hz strobe rate. With the motorized zoom which produces a beam spread between 12-65 degrees, the luminaire also has built-in stops at five different set points ensuring precise beam spread repeatability. Additionally, should a technician need to locate the luminaire while in the lighting rig, the AP-150 includes the new “Tech Identify” option which flashes the fixtures LED’s without disrupting focus.
CLAYPAKY UNVEILS SHARPY PLUS Claypaky has launched its new Sharpy Plus, which is billed as “the first true 100% hybrid unit, able to be a perfect beam light and a perfect spotlight”, says Claypaky. Reportedly, Sharpy Plus fits a totally new, top-ranking-performance Osram Sirius 330W X8 lamp and weighs only 21.6 kg (47.6 lb). All its functions are extremely quick. Its body is slightly larger than the Sharpy’s, to house a high-quality optical unit with a zoom that ranges
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from 3°to 36° . Its minimum beam angle of 3°makes it possible to generate the narrow parallel light beams essential for beam light mode. Its wide zoom range also allows large beam angles, which makes the SHARPY PLUS a perfect spotlight for all purposes. The SHARPY PLUS has two independent operating modes. In BEAM mode, the aerial effects are enhanced by the way the Sirius lamp is made. It is capable of extraordinary power output (over 300,000 lux at 10mt distance), which the optical unit enhances through a marked hot spot. In SPOT mode, the light is diffused in a more even way which means visual effects can be projected with excellent uniformity. Its 3°to 36°(1:9) zoom covers the entire range linearly, both in spot mode and in beam mode. This feature makes the SHARPY PLUS unique on the market. The SHARPY PLUS has no match. With its wide range of effects and high light output, it beats all the lights in the same category and comes very close to those of higher wattages, but with a much more appealing price tag.
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HIGH END SYSTEMS RELEASES HOG 4 OS V3.9.0 High End Systems has released Hog 4 OS v3.9.0, the latest software update for the Hog 4 lighting console family. This update offers significant new features and enhancements, including a Linux Upgrade, Master Control Sets, a New Fixture Builder and External Monitor Orientation and Position Options.
NEW FIXTURE BUILDER An all-new and comprehensive fixture builder with basic and advanced views and support for exporting user created fixture types is included in Hog 4 OS, and can be accessed by pressing the fixture builder button at the top of the fixture window.
LINUX UPGRADE Hog 4 OS v3.9.0 is built with an updated Linux distribution and kernel. For console operators this means faster console boot speeds, a new cross-platform tool (Etcher) for creating Full Install USB Flash Drives, greater external touchscreen and USB midi device compatibility, and various performance improvements.
MASTER CONTROL SETS Lists, Scenes, and Batches
assigned to physical masters can now be switched between five different master control sets, giving programmers the ability to quickly switch all the button and fader assignments for a single master, as well as the ability to assign a list or scene to multiple physical masters and assign a unique control set to each one.
EXTERNAL MONITOR ORIENTATION AND POSITION OPTIONS New options for external monitor orientation and external monitor position have been added under the display tab of the control panel.
ADDITIONAL NEW FEATURES IN V3.9.0
currently loaded show file from being deleted or renamed while loaded. • A new “flash intensity at” option has been added to the flash keys. • The physical masters on the console are now numbered 1 < 90 (used to be playback bars of 10). This allows for easier identification for comment macro writing and wing association. • The pause key LED for a master
• Fixture Library v4.17.361 is installed with Hog 4 OS v3.9.0. A complete list of fixtures included in this library can be found on the High End website. • The fixture scheduler now displays a channel count for each fixture. • The DBO key can now be disabled under the “misc” tab of the user preferences panel. • The file browser now protects the
will now quickly flash when the master is releasing. • The pause key LED now turns solid red for halted masters that are controlling intensity parameters. In previous software releases the pause LED would only come on for halted masters controlling nonintensity parameters. • Selected masters (in addition to the chosen master) now respond to the main playback controls.
PR LIGHTING LAUNCHES SERIES OF NEW PRODUCTS PR Lighting has announced a series of new product which includes AQUA 480 Beam (PR-2469), Galaxy (PR-8129), ARC LED 60 and XR 1700 Spot (PR-2880). The first product in the lineup is AQUA 480 Beam (PR-2469), which is a waterproof-IP65 and large aperture beam capable of producing a sharp beam effect (beam angle is 3.1° ). Its central AQUA 480 BEAM
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illumination is 182, 000 Lux at 20m and 81,000 Lux at 30m. It can provide several effects combined with CMY linear colour mixing system, 18 fixed gobos and 7 rotating gobos, which makes it ideal for outdoor entertainment, concert stadium and all kinds of activities. Galaxy (PR-8129), which is an extremely bright LED color wash moving head luminaire featuring
19 pcs 60W OSRAM (4 in 1 RGBW) LEDs with a zoom angle of 3.3° ~60° . Other features of Galaxy (PR-8129) includes variable color temperature (2700K~10000K), pixel and pixel ring control along with advanced color macro. The IP65 rated level ARC LED 60 is a very compact with 3.75 kg weight, allows to hang it in any position. It is also powered by a rechargeable
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Lithium-Ion battery (more than 4 hours of use for RGBW full colors), which makes it ideal for exterior wash applications. ARC LED 60 also feature Osram 60W(RGBW 4 in 1), 4.7°beam angle, variable color correction (3200K~7300K), DMX512 wireless control, infrared ray(IR) remote control, 4 button control and LED Menu display. PR Lighting has also launched a very powerful moving head XR 1700 Spot (PR-2880). It is equipped with advanced OSRAM 1700W lamp and optimized optical system, which makes it capable of producing a sharp beam (narrow angle 5° ) effect. Additional features of XR 1700 spot includes; zoom angle of 5°to 55° , CMY linear color mixing system, it also features 2 frost wheels, 2 color wheels, 2 rotating gobo wheels, 2 prisms and double layer effect wheel. In addition to this, PR lighting soon going to launch XR 1400 Spot (PR-2730), XR 1700 Framing (PR-2887), Outdoor LED Effect Lights PR-6800, PR-6810, PR-6820 and PR6830.
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HARMAN PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS ENHANCES THE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE AT LEVI’S LOUNGE IN MUMBAI Lighting Designer Naveen Deshpande deploys Martin Professional Mac 101 lighting fixtures to enhance wide range of events and performances Naveen Deshpande, a Lighting lighting system. In this scenario designer by profession and CEO at Martin professional Mac 101 suited Mixtape deploys Martin Professional the best due to their compact size Mac 101 at Levi’s Lounge to create and multi functionality as a wash as stunning visuals for music events, well as a beam. The MAC 101’s are stand-up comedy, arts showcase small, super light and easy-to-use LED and much more. moving heads at a low price tag. Levi’s Lounge opened its doors They are perfect beam lights that for the first time in 2016 in San create stunning effects not only from Francisco and has made its way the different positions on the ceiling, to Mumbai in November last year. but also from their position on stage, This cultural space encourage they create a fast and bright wash collaboration with creative people effect in between the LED panels. As ™ to support a wide array of a lighting designer, Martin Professional communities - from music to art lighting fixtures are a delight to to sports and lifestyle programs. work as one can experiment with SinceSOUND its opening, the lighting scenes created on stage thanks to DJ TECHNOLOGY & STAGE fixtures were rented as and when a very bright and tight beam, rapidEXPO PUBLICATION required for the gig area. These movement and calibrated colors. They were local lights, not consistent give your ideas a beautiful rendition in their output and choices were on stage and enhances the audience limited. As the stature of the viewing experience.” Said Naveen. venue and performances increased “We thank Mr. Naveen Deshpande over time, there came the need to for choosing Harman to fulfill the install permanent, premium quality, project requirements and his trust lighting fixtures of repute. Hence in Martin Professional lighting the client reached out to Naveen fixtures. For a compact place like Deshpande, who suggested Martin Levi’s lounge, Mac 101 is an ideal Professional for their versatility, solution. They are very bright, punchy, multi functionality and compact super light (3.7 kg), small enough size. to fit inside a piece of truss and is “The 100-capacity gigs area had exceptionally easy to handle and very limited space and I had to rig. The new inventory will help come up with the most optimum them create stunning ambience at solution for lighting keeping events and enhance performance in mind the variety of events www.palmtechnology.inexperience of their guests”, said hosted at the venue. Because the Prashant Govindan, Sr. Director India space is versatile, I wanted a mix and SAARC, Harman Professional of intelligent and conventional Solutions.
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brings WATER TO LIFE The experience centre takes visitors through transitioning zones ranging from interactive floors, a dramatic reveal of the founders bust and inspiring imagery of the scale of the group, products and processes.
MSS Projects has transformed Jaquar’s 1000 sqft Experience Centre in the capital’s NCR region into an immersive & interactive multi-sensorial adventure. PT documents the project.
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athware manufacturer Jaquar’s corporate headquarters in Manesar surrounded by landscaped gardens and water bodies, spread across a 12-acre campus highlights Jaquar’s relationship with water and the company’s focus on sustainability and conservation. The 12 acres also encompasses the manufacturer’s first Experience Center Spread across 10,000 sq.ft., which highlights the brand’s legacy and ideology of “sculpting water” in the most futuristic fashion. Designed by Bangalore-based Foley Design, the experience centre draws inspiration from the different
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“Rasas” of Indian classical dance. The experience centre takes visitors through transitioning zones. The experiences are diverse, ranging from interactive floors, a dramatic reveal of the founders bust, inspiring imagery of the scale of the group, products and processes, the insular brand experiences of Essco (value segment), Jaquar (premium segment), and Artize (luxury segment), the architect’s engagement space towards the end of the journey each defines a fragment of a beautiful revelation of the Jaquar group. The venue has different zones and each zone represent different “Rasas”
like Shringar, Hasya, Veeram, Shanta, Bhakti and Adbhut. Different flows of water are depicted in each zone. A space within these experience zones has also been created where upcoming architects can showcase their creative designs. Projection screens and a theatrical setting create a feel of awe and drama. The space is also planned to portray the future vision of the group.
MSS Projects delivers the multi-sensorial experience Modern Stage Services Projects were contracted to bring to life a concept,
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The Art of Sculpting Water, as an experience centre for the Jaquar Group and the company has indeed succeeded in presenting every element and every detail in the experience studio to represent the brand’s core essence. A unique graphic style was defined, a new typeface was created and high-end state-ofthe-art technology was used to create unconventional imagery like Interactive floor projections, Dome structure for image projections and Seamless wall and ceiling projections. The challenge for MSS Projects was to make this into a multi-sensorial experience centre within 10,000 square feet by
Modern Stage Service (Projects) were contracted to bring to life a concept, The Art of Sculpting Water, as an experience centre for the Jaquar Group
List of Equipment Used: VIDEO: Total Christie HD projectors used: 43 6000 lumens – 32 7000 lumens – 6 4000 lumens – 2 3000 lumens – 3 Watchout Servers – 9 Watchpax – 7 Medialon Showmaster MK 2 – 2 Medialon MASPRO Audio Server 32 Cobranet outs – 1 Samsung curve UHD 55 inch – 2 Samsung Thin Bazel 55 inches – 2 6000 mtrs of Cat 6 cables 4000 mtrs of electrical wiring AUDIO: DSS Blu160 DSP – 1 DSS Blu320 DSP – 2 Crown DCI 600 - 8 channel amplifiers – 8 JBL 24c Mid High Speakers – 64 JBL SV2 Sub Bass Speaker - 16 LIGHT: PLC controller – 2 Dimmer 12 KW 3 W – RGBW LED Par – 120 LED Flexi Rope Light Sunlite Moving Head Spots – 8 Sunlite led profiles - 10 Antari Z 3000 Smoke - 1 Fog Screen – 1 Curved Motorised Screen 30mtrs wide / 2 mtrs Height – Custom Built
beautifully integrating art, architecture, and energy to aesthetically exaggerate the understanding, evolution, expression and connection between the brand and their visitors. Jaquar as a brand sculpts formless water beautifully in the form of its products; the language of the World of Jaquar therefore was defined by the moods stimulated by water in its various forms – as defined by The Rasa Theory. Each zone within the space, designed with lights, technology, audio and visual and artistic physical displays, were categorized as Shringar, Hasya, Shanta, Veer, Bhakti and Adbhuth, with their
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The force behind the projects
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ne of the largest equipment inventory companies, nationally, MSS World. is today a holistic 360° event engineering based solutions company headed by industry veteran Davinder Wadhwa. When we talk about the lighting industry in India, the name Modern Stage Service (MSS) has played a pioneering role. Breathing life into the nascent lighting industry in India more than six decades ago was Mr. Chamlal Wadhwa, who made one of the first Indian theatre spotlights and established MSS in 1956. Down the years, the company was catapulted to an enviable position, as one of the most forward thinking lighting companies in the country by his sons. Once a sibling-run business, two years ago Davinder Wadhwa opted out of the family business, taking with him a handful of brands moving his focus more into solution projects. With the advantage of over 60 years of experience and 50,000 shows worldwide behind him, MSS World brands Modern Stage Services Pvt. Ltd and MSS projects today operates like a well-oiled machine. MSS (Projects) provides turnkey solutions, which includes Conceptualization, Technical Design & Hardware to transform experiential spaces like Museums, Corporate Experience Centers, Entertainment Venues and Auditoriums into ‘wow’ environments and experiences. Some core expertise of the company includes - Technical Design Based Services using specialized software; Video Server Management; Show Control; Audio Design; Lighting Design and Precision Implementation We see maximum growth in permanent installations and corporate live events sector says Davinder Wadhwa. Talking about some of their bigger projects he adds, “In the last two years alone, MSS World has
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already done 40-45 theatres; in Mumbai we have done the Oberoi International school; in Delhi we have done the Jaquar Experience Centre and in Amritsar we have provided mapping and multimedia solutions for the Gobindgarh Fort. 3-D Immersive Mapping is growing more than 300-400 percent every year. People prefer to go in for mapping rather than just lighting because it’s cheap and aesthetically enhances any venue or event and all you need is two projectors.” Mapping is the future he stresses. “We had done the GVK wedding last year using only projection mapping. We delivered five different setups for the venue-using mapping. Abu Jani designed the concept and this delivery allowed us to change the look of the venue, every five minutes, taking the guests through a journey encompassing the beautiful marine life to magical palaces and more.” “Anybody can provide a projector but content is key and that is where MSS World excels,” he adds. Heading the Projects Division of MSS Pvt. Ltd, is Davinder Wadhwa’s son Pratik Wadhwa who focuses on Technical Designing & Conceptualizing Events, Installations and Experience Centers. Some of the international brands that the company represents (along with their own lighting brand – Sunlite) includes Christie, PR Lighting, Medialon, Enttec, Farbe, JBL etc. Elaborating on his vision and long-term goals for his company, Mr. Wadhwa says, “My vision is not to be a master distributor, my vision is to constantly do new things and new kinds of projects. We never call ourselves as System Integrators, we always call ourselves as social colliders. Our vision is to realize and deliver any and every creative idea.”
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Within individual zones, one can experience myriad expressions of being; of being inside a larger than life dew drop; of waking towards a bright light at the end of a tunnel etc.
own surrealistic mood, story, experience, and atmosphere. The zones offer a look at the soul of the brand, its history, its growth, philosophy, product creation methodology and more. Within individual zones, one can experience myriad expressions of being;
of moist air; and of floating dreamily under water. Each zone, a step towards understanding the depth of processes and the perfection and purity of the Jaquar brands through detailed views of their products, while emphasizing how the group has been a game changer in
Projectors were Christie and the Image Management and Display Control was provided by Dataton Products, namely Watchout Servers and Watchpax. An amalgamation of Auto Powering of the AV systems with Light and Synchronized Audio – a crazy 32 different
streams of audio all synced to provide audio at all zones, Automatic Video and Images, Infrared Sensors, Motion Sensors, Interactive Floor Projections, Wide Curved Wall Projections, Dome Wall Planetarium Projections, Fog Screen Projections with Lighting, Rotational Effects, Trivision Panels, Holographic Cubes, 360 Projections, Touch Tables, Video Wall And Dynamic Switching has resulted in a stunning atmospheric automated experience, using Medialon Show Controls and an I-pad as the remote interface. The centre immerses visitors with a multi-sensory experience, weaving all the elements - spatial, interactive, audiovisual content and technology into a seamless timed story-telling journey. This required creating a very clear timed road map from the very beginning, which included synchronization of light, sound and video accompanied by great content which became a brief for all the stakeholders throughout the process till the last milestone of actually converging into a ‘programmed show’. The work accomplished by MSS Projects and the team behind this project comprising of Pratik Wadhwa (Project Consultant), Saurabh Sharma (Project
An amalgamation of Auto Powering of the AV systems with Light and Synchronized Audio has resulted in a stunning atmospheric automated experience. VIJAY SABHLOK, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
of being inside a larger than life dew drop; of waking towards a bright light at the end of a tunnel, comparable to wading through waves of water; of reflecting the calm and serene atmosphere of a sea bed with the fragrance
Indian bath fittings industry. The technologies and equipment used by MSS Projects to technically deliver the above concept, are listed on pg28. All the
Each zone at the centre defines the brand experiences of Essco (value segment), Jaquar (premium segment), and Artize (luxury segment).
Head), Vijay Sabhlok (Technical Director), AMO Viandier (Show Control Programmer), Nitin Jain (Light Engineer), Pawan Vishwakarma (System Programmer), Dhiraj Kalra (Creative Designer) and Vineet (Audio Programmer) breaks the barriers of conventional experiences, where the visitor is just a mere audience to an exhibit. “There are challenges and then there is the Jaquar project aptly named the Art of Sculpting Water which took the vision of the flow of water, used technology to showcase its beauty and enhance the Brand Value. The main challenge lay in creating the immersive and interactive experience,” concludes Vijay Sabhlok.
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SHURE AND SUN INFONET HOSTS “WIRELESS MASTERCLASSES” Riding on the success of previous seminar series, Sun Infonet and Shure MEA conducted back to back to seminars on wireless microphones at Hotel the Lalit, Mumbai and Hotel Ritz Carlton, Bengaluru in the month of September. First session of this seminar was held at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai, followed by the second session, which took place at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Bengaluru. The workshops were led by Andrea Granata, Technical Services Manager at Shure MEASA. The two days seminar at Mumbai saw around 50 participants from the industry which includes sound engineers and freelancers, while in Bengaluru the seminar was attended by more than 30 industry professionals. “I am very happy to see the response of the people from Mumbai and Bengaluru who approached me to attendthis training. They were curious to learn the techniques and tips.” Says, Hemant Gaba, Sr. Manager, Sun Infonet. Chicco Hiranandani, Director, Shure MEA, commented,“These Wireless Mastered for Live
Events provides an opportunity for us to share with professional audio engineers’ basic fundamentals of wireless microphone systems, best practices and insight into how RF technology in live productions has evolved. Attendees to the training have also had the chance to ask for recommendations on how to manage issues they face whilst on the field, even better is understanding why they face such issues.” He adds, “Andrea’s presence in Mumbai and Bangalore during the month of August precedes our future Axient Digital Certifications where we intend to focus on the products with greater depth.” “Apart from selling
the products to the customers, Sun Infonet is taking initiative to educate industry professionals on latest technology and products since last many years”. Commented Sun Infonet Operations Director, Neeraj Chandra. “Wireless Masterclass was a stepping stone to upgrade participants to next level i.e., Axient Digital. SIPL in association with Shure MEA is planning more trainings alike in future.”
RCF GROUP ACQUIRES EAW RCF Group announced that it is acquiring Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW), headquartered in Whitinsville, MA, from LOUD Audio LLC, owned by Transom Capital Group. RCF noted that EAW will operate as an independent entity under its ownership, led by current EAW president TJ Smith, who welcomed the move. RCF Group, based in Reggio Emilia and Bologna, Italy, with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe, operates under the companies RCF and AEB Industriale (dB Technologies). The acquisition of EAW is expected to further the company’s prominence in designing, producing and selling products and systems for professional audio and public address installations. “Since their early days, the two companies have been very close with RCF, supplying professional drivers to EAW,” noted Arturo Vicari, CEO of
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RCF Group. “Both brands successfully expanded around the world, and their histories were often linked. Finally, we can look at a bright future together. Even though EAW will remain a totally independent company, being part of our group will provide EAW with the necessary investments and focus for a fast and solid growth. We are very proud to have EAW with us.” TJ Smith, EAW president said, “For those who love EAW, it is difficult to imagine a better scenario.” He further continues, “From the first moment this possibility started to materialize, it has been clear that joining forces with RCF Group is a great opportunity for EAW. This transaction is a true recognition of what the brand represents, its potential, as well as the team we have built over recent years. With gratitude to the long list of those that built EAW over its 40-year history, we look forward to
the exciting time in front of us.” Ty Schultz, managing partner at Transom Capital Group, commented that, ‘We are very happy to have found a great new owner for the EAW brand and wish everyone involved much success going forward.’ ‘While I have truly enjoyed working with all of the brands in the Loud legacy, it’s now time for us to turn the page and to be entirely focused on building the Mackie brand,’ said Mackie president Alex Nelson, reinforcing Transom’s intentions. ‘Our companies have long lived in a conglomeration of brands and I believe going forward all the brands are going to benefit from new found
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focus, alignment and investment. This last divestiture marks a particularly exciting time for Mackie employees worldwide who are now about to embark on a journey of re-invention.’ ‘Having grown up with the EAW and Mackie brands, I can truly say that this is an exciting moment. Both brands are now in a significantly stronger position to support their unique partners and customers. I look forward to the continued development of Mackie and EAW under new and more focused ownership.’ Mr Smith added. LOUD Audio has sold the EAW business from its portfolio of pro audio and MI businesses to Italian company RCF Group.
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MORE POWER TO POWERSONIC PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WITH RCF HDL-50 One of the most incredible deployments of RCF HDL-50 line array has taken place at the recent mega event of Janmasthami held in Pune. The audio support was provided by Pune’s own Powersonic Professional Audio who has purchased their first RCF system from India distributor, Hi-Tech Audio Systems based in New Delhi. For decades in India, Lord Krishna’s
birth is celebrated every year as Janmasthami. This is the time for all to come out and celebrate together with high-adrenaline music. This year Powersonic showcased their newly purchased RCF at Janmasthami festival organized by one of the most respected and esteemed entrepreneurs of Pune, Mr. Ganesh Bhintade and his team. Powersonic Professional Audio was
RCF HDL-50 grand opening set-up
founded by Yogesh Waghmare and Lalit Shinde from Pune, Maharashtra. Yogesh shares, “Lalit and I are too much inclined towards music and that’s how we met in Pune while Pursuing Music Production course. We had similar thoughts and love towards music. After few months of friendship, we decided to start a venture related to music and being fond of audio system, we decided to go with Professional Audio support.” “We heard RCF TTL+ Series personally for the first time at Ganesh Festival Procession in 2014 at Pune, Maharashtra. And from that day onwards we became a huge fan of RCF’s loudspeaker systems. The tonal quality of tops was too good”, Lalit Shinde, sound engineer and co-owner of Powersonic Professional Audio continues, “RCF HDL-50 system is active powered which is hassle free in today’s world and saves a big time for rigging. Moreover, the Easy Shape Designer and RDNET software are powerful tools to control the system in many aspects. Hence, we decided
interest on RCF HDL 50 system and hope this will add value to their new business venture.” “Being part of many shows and concerts, the Pune experience has been overwhelming. The set up was done on streets for the Janmasthami, where we deployed HDL-50A, 6 tops with 4 Sub 9007-AS (single cluster, mono configuration), to entertain 4000-5000 people who have gathered for the celebration. With the ease of RDNET control, we were able to achieve outstanding results. System was loud and clear, and people appreciated the RCF tonality”, shares Kallol Nath, Senior Application Engineer, Hi-Tech Audio Systems. Powersonic is dynamic when it comes to providing state-of-the-art sound reinforcement for any size of events. From wedding events to corporate, product launch to fashion show, the company is well-equipped to support the clients’ needs. Now with RCF HDL 50, the company is focusing to enter the big game
to go with RCF HDL 50-A system and Sub 9007-AS as per our requirement at this point. Thanks to Hi-Tech Audio Systems’ Nirdosh Aggarwal, Nikhil Limba and Kallol Nath for their endless support from day one onwards.” Director Sales of Hi-Tech Audio Systems, Nirdosh Aggarwal says, “For us it is very much important to guide a rental company in their initial phase of their business with good and productive investment on inventory. This is how we welcome new business relationship and continue them forever. We believe in proper thorough demo for the clients and make them familiar with the brand or product range before they purchase. We really appreciate Powersonic’s
and also planning to expand their inventory in coming years. Yogesh adds, “We have already gained a big name through our work and RCF sound system from our recent show. This led us to grab couple of upcoming shows where RCF HDL 50 will be at the core.” “New players like Powersonic Professional Audio are the next generation of rental companies. They are always enthusiastic to provide the best of the best to their clients and audience. RCF is appreciated worldwide and it is one of the apt choices for a growing rental company as this can be a crucial launchpad for Powersonic”, concludes Rajan Gupta, Managing Director, Hi-Tech Audio Systems.
ALLEN & HEATH ADDS WAVES CARD FOR SQ Allen & Heath has expanded its arsenal of networking cards with the addition of a Waves SoundGrid option. The SQ Waves card provides any SQ mixer with a 64x64 96kHz or 48kHz interface to a Waves SoundGrid network using the I/O port. Engineers can now fit the Waves card to any SQ mixer for Waves plugin processing, multitrack recording (at 96kHz or 48kHz), virtual
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soundcheck and audio distribution applications. Waves SoundGrid is an Audioover-Ethernet protocol developed by Waves for real-time professional audio applications. The card also enables the use of existing Waves plugins at a very low latency, using standard Gigabit Ethernet networks rather than a USB connection. “Waves SoundGrid has been a very popular option among our dLive
users, with many systems on tour deploying a Waves card on recording duties,” commented Allen & Heath’s Head of Product, Nicola Beretta. “Since the launch of SQ we’ve received requests for the same technology to be made available here and following the release of our Dante and SLink cards, we’re
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very happy to tick another box in the list of protocols and standards SQ supports.”
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SHURE OPENS OFFICE IN BENGALURU, INDIA Company Expands Regional Presence to Better Serve Customers and Partners Shure Incorporated has announced the opening of a new Sales and Marketing office in Bengaluru, India. Furthering the Company’s presence in Asia, the office officially opened on August 1, 2018. The new location supports the Company’s commitment to managing its sales channel in South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan. The location enables Shure to be closer to its customers and increases its accessibility and response time to market challenges and opportunities. While the new office will solidify Shure’s presence
in the region, customers will still be directed to purchase products through established distributors and partners. “India has experienced exponential business growth during the past few years and has become a hub for Fortune 500 companies and AV manufacturers alike,” said Mark Humrichouser, Vice President of Global Sales at Shure. “The new office presents an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to this lucrative market and better understand the customer, which is imperative for long-term success.” Country Director Chicco Hiranandani will lead the new
Bengaluru office. He will be joined by Market Development Manager Devraj Panicker, who will oversee corporate endcustomer engagements with a focus on Integrated Systems solutions. Looking ahead, Hiranandani will be working closely with channel partners to instate a long-term, dedicated Chicco Hiranandani, Country Director, Shure growth plan for South Asia to support the Company’s vertical market goals. Hiranandani. “We look forward to “By opening the office in Bengaluru, building new relationships—and we now have a closer presence to nurturing established ones—with our customers and partners,” said this important region.”
QSC DEBUTS CP SERIES POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS QSC has unveiled its new CP Series of compact, powered loudspeakers. The CP Series is comprised of two 2-way models, the CP8 and CP12. Both models feature a 1000watt Class-D power module, onetouch preset DSP contours for the most common sound reinforcement applications, and line, mic/line and 3.5 mm stereo inputs. Each can also be pole-mounted, utilized as a floor monitor, or
deployed in a fixed or temporary installation. Available accessories include carrying tote, outdoor cover and quick-connect yoke mount. An ‘ultra-compact’ form factor and light weight offer easier transport and deployment in both portable and installed applications. “QSC is known the world-over for delivering quality, high performance products for professional use,” said David Fuller, senior director, Product
Development, QSC. “The ability to deliver that same value proposition to a far broader range of customers is a remarkable achievement for our teams. Likewise, CP offers an incredible introduction to the QSC brand for first-time buyers, as well as a long soughtafter QSC solution for commercial customers.”
ELC DEBUTS NEW SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION CONCEPT DMX control specialist ELC Lighting has launched the DLN8GBXSL eightport slave node, a new concept designed “to revolutionize ethernet/ DMX network distribution”. The DLN8GBXSL serves as a substitute for a DMX splitter rack, where all DMX ports are fully programmable as output, input, merge, backup and more, as node ports. This slave node forms part of the ELC GBX Distribution System, of which the dmXLAN switch (GBx10 or GBx18) is the backbone. This switch is the master, and up to 15 slave units can be daisy chained via the ethernet ports. The system supports all open protocols including sACN, Art-Net and ShowNET.
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When connected, and loaded with ELC’s advanced dmXLAN software, the system transforms how DMX can be distributed from an ethernet network. It is specifically tailored for live
entertainment applications where a mixture of data protocols would overload and saturate commercially-available network switches. “The ethernet part stays the same, but the idea is that if you usually have one node, and on each port
of the node you connect a splitter, you end up with a rack where each splitter can do only one thing repeat on eight or 10 ports,” explains ELC’s sales manager, Silvio Cibien. “Ideally, we would like to have the
node instead of splitters, so each DMX port is used for programming, digital patching, the merging that you like, channel by channel. However, this can be very expensive. “Therefore, ELC has created this
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new system, which allows the user to have a splitter that offers all of the features and flexibility of a node. This means that each port can again be programmed as if it was a node, because in essence it is now a node. By that, I mean that the control and programming are both in a switch. You can programme channel by channel, softpatch, decide what kind of merge; in triple universe merging you can make your own digital pattern, programming each channel of each port. “And because the DLN8GBX8SL slave node is priced at the same level as a good splitter, for the price of a splitter rack you will have a rack where all DMX ports are node ports.”
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AUDIO KRIS EXPANDS WITH A BRAND NEW DIGICO SD10 Audio Kris India is a fastgrowing dynamic rental company that is based in Panaji, Goa. The company handles touring and live needs for both corporate and major music shows. Recently the company invested in their first SD10 and one SD Rack that was supplied by from DiGiCo’s India distributor, Hi-Tech Audio Systems Pvt. Ltd., of New Delhi. The SD Rack along with the console was delivered with 32 Bit Input-Output card. The inception of Audio Kris was laid down in 1999 by Cristovam De Monte Furtado. As an audio rental company back in those days it has expanded its business venture to capture each aspect of live events. “We have been using DiGiCo consoles since our inception as a rental company. Its reliability, pristine audio quality & simplicity in setup served as the main reason,” Cris continues, “artist tech riders today and from the past always request DiGiCo consoles as a requirement. It always feels wonderful to satisfy our client’s needs with DiGiCo. The entire team of Audio Kris is excited with the third addition to their DiGiCo consoles.” “Chris is very much determined to take his company to the next
level of success by staying ahead in terms of both knowledge and technology. The addition of SD10 console is a turning point for the company. The purchase was made to answer the growing demand in and around Goa which is one of the most happening destination for global artists and musicians”, shares Rajan Gupta, Managing Director of Hi-Tech Audio Systems. Cris and his technical team found the combination of the SD10 and SD Rack to be one of the best all-round packages available to the industry, offering the right balance of sound quality, versatility and all round control. The whole set-up runs on Optocore connection. Karl Da Costa, Systems and Audio Engineer of Audio Kris share his experience about SD10. “Added fader banks, additional smart keys or function keys, more elaborate control surface makes this console very hands on without having to toggle screens to get to specific functions. Having a dedicated Master Stereo bus also adds value. Added AES I/O cards on the surface allows for running the entire system on a digital path. The SD10 along with the SD Rack running on optics brings out superior audio quality & output to the PA system.”
Cristovam De Monte Furtado with the newly acquired DiGiCo SD 10
From live concerts to corporate events, conferences to gala dinners, Audio Kris caters a wide range of clientele list. Cris, an SD user for years, starting with SD9 eight years ago says, “We quickly decided to add an SD10 to our inventory due to our growing list of clients which include various audio related events. With its high fader count, high input and output buss counts; the SD10 is the right addition for our rental stock. Plus if you connect the console with SD Racks via Optocore, the audio
quality is paramount and the final outcome is superb.” Nirdosh Aggarwal, Director Sales of Hi-Tech Audio concludes, “The SD10 we delivered has the Optocore network already implemented, to accommodate the growing demand for Optocore solutions in the market, and with a clear view to the future. We are glad that we could deliver the best to Audio Kris and we are always there to provide after sales training and support.”
AVID ANNOUNCES NEW CONTROL SURFACE, PROCESSING ENGINE AND I/O RACK Avid has announced the immediate availability of a new control surface, processing engine and I/O rack option for its expanded Avid VENUE | S6L unified live sound platform. The Avid VENUE | S6L-24C control surface, Avid VENUE | E6L-112 engine and Stage 32 I/O rack are the first releases out of six new components announced in April 2018, providing sound companies and performance venues with greater flexibility to configure the perfect system to meet any production, space or budget requirement. Alex Penn, Sales Director at SSE Audio Group, says, “These latest additions make the S6L platform a realistic option for a much larger customer base. We’ve championed S6L as we love the system’s functionality, and now with an expanded range we’re looking forward to seeing a lot more of them being used at all levels.”
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New VENUE | S6L System components now available A complete VENUE | S6L System includes control surface, engine, and one or more I/O components—Avid is announcing that the following are now available: • VENUE | S6L-24C control surface: The new VENUE | S6L-24C is a more compact and affordable variant of the popular S6L24D control surface, providing powerful performance and proven S6L workflows in a streamlined package. Featuring 24 faders, 32 assignable knobs, and an integrated central touchscreen, S6L-24C is perfect for festivals, corporate events, and live sound installations. • VENUE | E6L-112 engine: The powerful VENUE | E6L-112 is the ideal central processing component for mid-level systems, featuring 112 input processing channels,
48 busses, 100 plug-in slots, and support for up to two HDX cards. The E6L-112 connects to all S6L control surfaces, allowing users to select their desired processing capabilities without compromising on the level of control. • Stage 32 I/O rack: The compact Stage 32 brings premium-level sound quality to mid-level S6L systems, increases flexibility in distributing I/O across the performance space, and enables engineers to expand local and stage I/O. Featuring four card slots and using the same premium option cards as the Stage 64 I/O rack, Stage 32’s modular design allows for maximum user customization—up to 32 inputs or outputs, in any order. “We are excited to expand the Avid VENUE | S6L unified live sound platform with the availability of these three new components and
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give engineers more options than ever before to configure the perfect S6L system for their clients’ needs,” states Al McKinna, Director of Live System Product Management, Avid. “With its proven VENUE workflows, affordability, and seamless connectivity to a variety of processing and I/O options, the S6L-24C is the natural replacement for our popular Profile system, while the E6L-112 and Stage 32 help us to bring S6L’s premiumlevel performance and sound quality to new markets.” “We’ve had great success with the S6L and think that it’s the mixing platform of the future—that’s why we’ve invested in 10 S6L systems to date,” said Bernd Wittenberg, Managing Director, Go Audio Rental GmbH. “The new surface and engine offer even greater flexibility for limited truck and trailer space and budgets, but with maximum audio performance.”
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SUN INFONET CONDUCTS SQ DIGITAL MIXERS SEMINAR As a part of curricular activities run by Sun Infonet Pvt Ltd. on conducting educational programmes for end-users; to Facilitate the existing Customers of Allen & Heath SQ Digital Mixers, Sun Infonet in association with its channel partner at Ahmedabad, Shah Audio Infotech Pvt Ltd. conducted a day workshop on “SQ Series Mixers”. Agenda of this workshop was to educate the participants on In-depth operation of the console and Trouble
shooting. Mr. Tanmay Masurkar, Assistant Manager led this workshop. Tanmay says, “This workshop was much needed, as users were not familiar with the full features of SQ, when I did Q/A session, everybody wanted to ask many questions as they wanted to know more and more in depth”. The workshop was majorly attended mainly by end-users of rental companies.
ALLEN & HEATH, SQ MONITOR MIXING UPGRADE Allen & Heath has unveiled a suite of feature enhancements, designed to make its SQ mixers the perfect compact monitor consoles. SQ firmware V1.3 adds a Listen bus, enabling the engineer to patch PAFL to an IEM system, stereo nearfield monitors or a mono listen wedge, with the option to control the Listen level with the master fader. The addition of an External Input to PAFL, now engineers can enjoy easy communication between FoH and Monitors. V1.3 firmware dovetails with the new SLink card, opening up new possibilities for FoH / Monitor splits and remote I/O, or combinations of either of these with a ME
personal monitoring system. Digital splits are further facilitated by new Tie Lines, connecting input and output sockets without running through SQ’s processing. “Space for monitor desks is often super-tight, so we’re seeing a lot of SQs in monitor world, where their big functionality and modest footprint have won them many friends,” said SQ Product Manager, Keith Johnson. “With
the generous feedback and support of monitor engineers from the SQ user community, we have ticked off a wish list of new and enhanced features
that make SQ the ultimate compact monitor mixer.” SQ V1.3 firmware also adds user permissions, enhancements to the user interface, plus FX control, MIDI messaging and instant value feedback to the soft rotary controls on SQ-6 and SQ-7. The companion V1.3 SQ MixPad app also adds new features, including FX and DEEP unit control, a patching matrix, plus integration with the signal generator and user permissions.
POWERSOFT TAKES CONTROL WITH NEW ARMONÍAPLUS SOFTWARE Powersoft has introduced ArmoníaPlus redesigned loudspeaker control software The ArmoníaPlus simple interface presents a single window with four main views: Workspace, System List, Operator View, and Events. The Workspace is divided into two parts, with amplifiers occupying the lefthand space and loudspeakers sitting on the right. Users can move through four main steps: Design, Config, Tune, and Show, each offering a variety of functions. Once the link function is completed, operations can be carried out directly at the loudspeaker and auditioning different presets becomes simple. Amplifiers can be added directly to a rack, while loudspeakers can
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be grouped together, vertically and horizontally. Arrays of loudspeakers
can also be ‘packed’ together so that when linking amplifiers, an algorithm will auto-select the next item, based on proximity, model and position on the screen, thus avoiding manual errors. Creating advanced groups of loudspeakers offers the possibility of adjusting Gain, Delay, Polarity, and EQ. The new Tune:EQ page allows users to monitor the overall curve applied to every speaker, including groups. A Headroom meter adapts its LEDs based on the
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limiters of the speaker itself, showing an at-a-glance view of how hard the speakers are being driven. The interface is designed to be free from sub-menus, with every function available via either a rightclick or a hotkey. Each portion of a sound system project can be exported as a “template”, a building block for a bigger system which can be replicated in the Workspace as required. Meanwhile, with the shading function, ArmoníaPlus can reduce the gain and the loudspeaker limiter thresholds coherently, keeping the balance between elements even if the system is limiting.
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PATRICK WONG APPOINTED AS ASIA PACIFIC SALES MANAGER FOR OUTLINE Outline has announced the appointment of Patrick Wong to the position of Regional Sales Manager, APAC. Fluent in both Chinese and English, Patrick’s qualifications include a bachelor’s in business administration from Western Michigan University and he joins the Outline team after a decade at Sennheiser Asia during which he successfully fulfilled roles as both team leader and regional sales manager. Based in Singapore, he will be responsible for developing each region’s business strategy, supporting Outline’s current distributors and
reporting directly to the company’s Italian headquarters. “Outline is a brand with great heritage and reputation in the industry”, Patrick said. “My role will be to build upon this heritage while introducing our innovative loudspeaker systems and unique FPGA-based technologies to the APAC region. I will be heavily involved in product training and market development, engaging regularly with our current distributors, key users and commercial partners alike.” “Bringing an experienced professional of Patrick’s calibre to the
Outline team is a key move to ensure we build on our momentum in one of the most dynamic regions for us,” said Outline’s Leonardo Dani. “Asia Pacific is major growth driver for Outline’s business, and it is vital that we continue to support our distribution partners with expert resources.”
Patrick Wong, Regional Sales Manager, APAC
LINK SRL APPOINTS KIRAN SALES CORPORATION AS INDIAN DISTRIBUTOR Kiran Sales Corporation a leading trader, supplier and wholesaler/ distributor of Press Master Tools, Belden Cables, Solder Wires, Shielded Cables and many more have been recently appointed as the Indian distributor for Link SRL products. Last year Kiran Sales Corporation along with Circle Pro Audio started their new distribution venture called 360 Pro Solutions. 360 Pro Solutions is an all in one, audio video solutions provider in collaboration with various international and Indian brands to suit the needs of customers tailored to their use. The 360 Pro solutions believes that there is an upcoming trend in the market apart from just selling cables, and that is of providing multiple solutions to the customers. The company has decided on dedicating a substantial amount of time and manpower to provide solutions which
Sheth, CEO. are fiber optic based and Sachit said “As soon Hybrid cables are certainly as the first consignment the next generation arrived we have used it in thinking and technology. our Sound rental company The touring rental NJSM for our d&b setup companies or fixed at the Sunburn Festival installation sites can have gig and we were amazed their own respective at the difference in sound tailor-made solutions MADE IN ITALY quality. We are also using based on their needs the Hybrid solutions which with this concept. Having makes it easy for us to run just one already created solutions in CAT6 single cable from the stage to the based audio transmission and Isolated console, and it makes life absolutely EP boxes, 360 is distributing SKB easy” Cases. “I had started the talks with Link Italy as early as September 2015 and then in April 2018 Mr. Nixon and Mr. Sachit from Circle Pro Audio were instrumental in taking the talks ahead at the Messe Frankfurt Show. And finally, the deal went through when Mr. Luca Opzzi from Link SRL visited India in September 2018.” Said Biren
About Link SRL Italy based, Link SRL is a Cable and connector manufacturing company. It was founded in 1987 by two audio engineers, including Marco Piromalli, who is the current President of the company. Link SRL is specialized in providing customized solutions along with a
very good range of Multicore cables like 4 CAT6 cables in one, 6 CAT6 cables in one, Hybrid cable which is made of 2 CAT6 + 2 Digital Audio Cable + Single Phase Power all in one cable, Fiber optic cable with Power etc. Earlier, Link’s focus was on providing a modular connector capable of surviving the harsh elements of concert touring while at the same time maintaining the precision fidelity required in the entertainment industry. Inspired by the military and avionics industry they developed a new breed of connectors that surpassed all requirements in the industry, these were sold earlier in India through and had a good name for themselves in their segment, but due do some unforeseen circumstances their products were not been here for the last 5 years.
STUDIOMASTER PROFESSIONAL ADDS TWF 1810 TO ITS TITAN SERIES TRANSDUCERS The Titan series from Studiomaster Professional is soon becoming one of the most sought-after range of high-power transducers in India. To enhance its offerings, the Indian proaudio brand adds a new member to its Titan series of transducers; the monstrous TWF 1810. The TWF 1810 is a high-quality 18” 1000W (RMS) low-frequency transducer from Studiomaster Professional. The subwoofer driver incorporates a premium-grade 4” high-endurance inside/outside
Copper voice coil. The low-frequency subwoofer speaker has a superb frequency response of 33-3000Hz, ensuring a powerful reproduction of sub frequencies. The TWF 1810 has a rated impedance of 8 ohms and a sensitivity of a whopping 98dB. The sub-woofer speaker incorporates a powerful ferrite magnet and a durable aluminium die-cast basket to
deliver maximum power output and efficiency. The use of highquality components like the paper cone, gasket and dust cap ensure a long life of the speaker. Studiomaster Professional is committed to delivering a powerful subwoofer transducer that maintains its tonal qualities over prolonged usage. To ensure
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this, the speakers undergo rigorous testing to match real-world scenarios. The speaker delivers a powerful and punchy 1000W output to ensure an earth-shattering lowfrequency reproduction. The TWF 1810 is designed to be versatile and suits a host of enclosure designs. With an exceptionally high output, extended low-frequency range and high sensitivity, the TWF 1810 is ideal for hirers, rental companies and DJs that require high bass handling capabilities.
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STUDIO INSTALL
Gujarat Music Industry Advances with
STUDIO FIFTY-THREE
MODI DIGITAL Executes Dream Project
A new post-production facility, Studio Fifty-Three in Surat is providing the city with a much-needed setup with state-ofthe-art acoustics and technology to handle all aspects of audio postproduction
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aving suffered alienation from the mainstream for decades, Gujarati cinema, which is informally known as Dhollywood or Gollywood, in recent years has revived itself with renewed content and modern technology. Keeping in mind the growth of the music industry, when Surat-based sound engineer Shabbir Daginawala, who started his work in a small studio
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with basic equipment, decided to build his own Studio named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Studio Fifty-Threeâ&#x20AC;? along with his son Hamza Daginawala, they wisely pulled in a skilled team of Chennai based Pro Audio Consultancy and Distributors, Modi Digital, into the picture to execute their dream project. Studio Fifty-Three is situated on the 4th Floor of Mufaddal Tower in Surat,
Gujarat, which is emerging as a hub for the Gujarati film industry. “It all started with the realization that there was dearth of good studios in the city. Prior to Fifty-Three, most of the projects from Gujrat including serials and movies were coming to Mumbai for all the postproduction work.” Says, Nishant Anand, National Sales Manager, Modi Digital. Nishant elaborates that Shabbir and Hamza Daginawala were looking to build a studio that would be capable of handling every aspect, including recording, tracking, analog/digital mixing-mastering, 5.1/7.1 surround mixing, audio post-production, TV advertisement and jingle audio productions, voiceovers, film dubbing/ADR and Music Production. Shabbir Daginawala has been a renowned music personnel in Surat since more than past 20 years. His son and partner Hamza Daginawala is specialized in music programming & mixing-mastering soundtracks. “We are blessed to be in this industry in Surat professionally since 2006” says, Hamza Daginawala. Their passion for their work in the sound and music industry led to the establishment of Studio Fifty-Three. The 7.1 Surround Sound Studio
The studio encompasses one Control Room and one Dubbing room. The centrally located lobby area, is the calm center of the studio. The 300 sq. feet control room is equipped with a Genelec 1238DF
Smart Active Subwoofer and a pair of ATC SCM 20A SL PRO Monitors has been placed on near-field monitoring duties. To achieve the best quality sound the room also accommodates the legendary
Mu Limiter Compressor, Bricasti M7 Reverb, the Avid S3 Control Surface, a Radial Wr8 8Slot Power Rack, SPL transient designer 500 series, a Crane Song Insignia EQ 500 Series ,SSL 611 500 series EQ and a Neve 2264 500
is powered with the best in its class DAW’s, Mixing-Mastering Analog Outboard Gears and a vast collection of Plugins & VSTi Libraries to cater to all kinds of requirements in sound designing & production.
Three-way Smart Active Monitors for Left, Right and Center channel monitoring. It has a Genelec 8350A SAM Two Way Monitors for Left Surround, Right Surround and Rear surround channels coupled with a powerful Genelec 7271A
RME Octamic II Preamp, one Antelope Orion 32+, one Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor along with a range of Manley equipment like VOXBOX channel strip,and a FORCE Four Channel Preamp. It also incorporates a Stereo Variable
series compressor. Completing the control room is a Protools 12 HD along with the latest versions of Nuendo and Logic all running on a High-Power Apple Mac Pro, with a Milan MATMSC 109” Diagonal Motorized Screen being used along with a highend Sony projector for Movie Mixing. The Dubbing Room spread over approx. 160 sq. feet area of the Studio Fifty-Three is being used for both recording and dubbing and comprises of a Neumann U87 (Matched Pair) and M149Tube_Z Microphone for Vocals and Acoustic Guitars, Akg C414xls ,Royer SF2 ribbon microphones along with a Behringer HA8000 Headphone amp and Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones. The Studio AV and acoustics has been designed and installed by Modi Digital, for both rooms in the studio and the setup was supervised by Aditya Modi, Director along with Nishant Anand, National Sales Manager, Modi Digital. Studio Fifty-Three took around six months to be completed, before it could open its doors as a fully functional studio. “We have selected all the equipment with great attention to every detail, and precisely as per the client’s application, space and preferences.” Says, Nishant. The Studio Fifty-Three is functional and is running from around seven months now and attracting a wide variety of projects. “The professional-
Control Room setup done by Modi Digital
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ism exhibited by Modi Digital has been excellent. We had a vision of how our studio should be and they were skillful enough to exactly turn our vision into reality,” commented, Hamza Daginawala. He adds, “Their qualified engineers were thoroughly guiding us step-by-step in each phase of construction and installation of equipments. We are happy to have included them into our journey of making one of the best
Daginawala. “Both Shabbir Sir and Hamza were very co-operative and patient throughout the process, hence we were able to execute the AV design and integrate the studio smoothly and as per their expectations. It was our privilege to assist Shabbir Sir and Hamza in converting their dream into reality,” says, Nishant. “Hamza & Shabbirji have been
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studios in Gujarat.” “I still remember, when we were recording Mandolin for a Bollywood song, the artist Chandrakant Lakshpati (works for Salim-Sulaiman and many others) said that the acoustics of this room is so brilliant that I have never listened to the tone of my Mandolin like this before. It just sounds amazing. That is when we realized that we had hired the right people to do this job. I would like to thank Modi Digital for being part of this beautiful journey,” says, Hamza
exceptionally passionate clients. They really wanted nothing but the best. It was a challenge we accepted & enjoyed the process of working with them thoroughly. They left no room for compromises! When we finally tuned the room... it was a spiritual revelation!” adds Aditya Modi. Studio Fifty-Three is now all set to offer their services not only to the Dhollywood but also to the entire film industry.
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GENELEC UNVEILS NEW HIGH-SPL MONITORS Genelec has announced the global launch of its two new high-SPL SAM monitors – the two-way S360, and the 7382 subwoofer. Both models are ideal for any professional application that demands high acoustic power or listening at a distance; from large immersive setups in postproduction studios or film mixing stages to play-live monitoring in music production or EDM playback. Housed in a compact, low diffraction enclosure with premium quality Finnish woodwork, the S360 features a further enhanced 10-inch high efficiency and minimal distortion woofer based on Genelec’s Master Series, and a completely integrated extended directivity control waveguide DCW, supporting its 1.7-inch titanium diaphragm compression tweeter. The result combines the neutrality for which Genelec is known, with a short-term SPL capability of 118 dB - with peaks even higher - and a long throw capability that can provide reference quality accuracy even at listening distances of over 10 meters. The S360 offers the benefits of main monitor performance in a condensed form factor, including excellent on-axis characteristics and uncoloured 95-degree (h) to
75-degree (v) dispersion. The S360 enclosure offers versatile in-wall and on-wall mounting options, while down firing, flow optimized laminar integrated reflex ports LIP ensure tight and noise free bass output and are also perfectly suited for use with perforated screens. Alternatively, when the S360 is used in free-standing mode the innovative Iso-Plate effectively decouples the monitor from its base, focusing low frequency output while preventing vibration transfer and air turbulence. Further flexibility comes courtesy of the system electronics, which can be either integrated into the enclosure or positioned remotely. Knowing that the production of good content depends on monitors being correctly positioned, levelaligned, time-aligned and roomcompensated, the S360 offers full integration with Genelec’s GLM software, allowing the configuration, calibration and monitor control of more than 40 channels without the need for external processing. The ideal companion for both the S360 and Genelec’s other large format monitors is the 7382 – Genelec’s most powerful subwoofer to date. Delivering precise, powerful low frequency extension down to 15 Hz, the 7382 houses three customdesigned 15-inch long throw woofers.
Each benefit from the vibration-free environment of a heavily braced fiberboard enclosure, with laminar flow bass reflex porting extending along the entire rear wall to ensure low distortion and compression-free performance, even when the 7382 delivers outputs in excess of 130 dB SPL. “With the launch of the S360 and 7382, we now have a comprehensive range of monitors and subwoofers for all room sizes, SPL requirements and listening distances,” commented Genelec Managing Director, Siamäk Naghian.
“Besides their compatibility with all types of high-SPL music applications, we see the S360 and 7382 finding their place in larger Immersive Audio systems, where the listener by definition needs to find themselves utterly immersed in the experience, aware of every detail. That same precision is at the heart of every Genelec monitor. It is why we believe so deeply in the growth of these exciting new multichannel formats, and why we have produced the S360 and 7382: to realize that immersive potential like never before.”
ANTELOPE AUDIO UNVEILS NEW EDGE FAMILY OF MODELING MICROPHONES Antelope Audio has unveiled the next evolution of their mic modeling technology. The new Edge Family consists of three large-diaphragm condensers — the fixed cardioid pattern Edge Solo, the multi-pattern Edge Duo, and the dual-capsule Edge Quadro. The new Edge mics deliver the characteristic sound of some of the most sought-after mics of all time with depth and realism. Developed specifically for each mic, the emulations are based on exacting measurements of the original mics made in one of the best anechoic chambers in Europe. Antelope Audio founder Igor
complete recording solution. We set out to deliver not just the best modeling mics available but the best microphones in the industry, period.” Exclusively built at Antelope’s European headquarters and featuring electronics designed by Igor Levin himself, the Edge Family offers even frequency response and wide dynamic range. Their transparent, accurate response provides the perfect platform for Antelope’s mic emulations. Edge Solo is the simplest of the three new mics. Connecting via a regular mono XLR cable, it houses a single large-diaphragm capsule with a fixed cardioid pickup pattern.
Levin comments: “We are constantly looking to innovate and deliver greater value to our users. With the Edge Family, we’ve grown our mic modeling ecosystem into a
It’s specifically designed to work hand-in-hand with Antelope’s mic modeling plugins to emulate some of the greatest cardioid- pattern mics in history.
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Edge Duo features a dualmembrane capsule with independent outputs, allowing the signal from each membrane to be individually processed and recombined. This not only means users can vary the polar pattern from within the plugin, even after recording, it also allows the Edge Duo to accurately emulate the characteristic pickup pattern and onand off-axis response of each mic for true multi-dimensional mic modeling. Edge Quadro is a stereo/ surround mic with two dualmembrane capsules and a rotating head. Delivering four channels for independent processing will allow for stereo techniques like M/S, X/Y, Blumlein, and even 3D sound. Users can select a different emulation and polar pattern for each head. The upper head can be rotated noiselessly even while the
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ROLAND UNVEILS AX-EDGE KEYTAR Roland has unveiled its new AX-Edge Keytar, a performance synthesizer designed to be played in a standing position with a shoulder strap. Building on decades of refinement and input from artists around the world, the AXEdge features 49 full-sized keys and a professional sound set crafted specifically for keytarists. It also offers a sleek, modern design with the unique ability to interchange Edge Blades and customize the instrument’s look. Compact and battery operated, the AX-Edge is a powerful mobile instrument that enables performing keyboardists to take center stage and put their music in the spotlight. The AX-Edge delivers a striking presence that makes any live
player stand out. Models are available in black or white finishes. The black model features an all-black keyboard for a dark, sophisticated appearance. Each AX-Edge model comes with an extra Edge Blade in the box (a silver Edge Blade for the black model and a gold Edge Blade for the white), allowing the player to create a fresh look that complements their personal performance style. Inside the AX-Edge is a carefully curated sound set driven by Roland’s latest sound technologies. Optimized for stage performance, the sounds are designed to cut through even in loud bands. Dedicated buttons provide instant access to edgy leads, fat basses, and all types of sounds perfect for the performing keytarist, whether it’s taking solos or sharing
the limelight with bandmates. Users can customize sounds by wirelessly connecting to the AX-Edge editor app with Bluetooth MIDI. Splits and layers take full advantage of the expansive, full-sized keyboard, and there’s wealth of stunning effects that provide polished, studio-quality tone in any venue. Due to its Tone function, players can switch sounds seamlessly without notes or effect tails being cut off prematurely. With its highly intuitive neck controls, the AX-Edge offers maximum expression for taking performances to new levels. There’s a modulation bar and pressure-sensitive pitch ribbon, easy-to-reach portamento, hold, octave, and program change buttons, and an array of assignable controls that can be tailored to any
performance style. Gigging keyboard players need to cover lots of different sounds and parts, and often have to function as the backbone of the entire act. The AX-Edge is filled with thoughtful stage features, including an innovative dual display system, arpeggiator, and onboard song player for handling backing duties. There’s even a built-in vocoder, which can be layered with internal sounds to create unique backing vocals or funky, retro lead parts. When powered with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, the AX-Edge provides up to four full hours of mobile playing time. The instrument can also be powered via an AC adaptor.
PRESONUS ANNOUNCES ATOM, PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE PAD CONTROLLER PreSonus has launched
Atom Features • 16 full-size velocity- and pressure-
Atom, a new portable and the
sensitive, RGB LED pads.
most versatile pad controller
• Pressure switchable between MIDI
in its class. It is compatible with most music software and
aftertouch, channel pressure, and
lets you perform and produce
CC messages. • 8 assignable pad banks.
with virtual instruments and
• Selectable pad velocity curves and
trigger samples and loops in
pad pressure thresholds.
real-time, using 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 8 assignable
Repeat, Full Velocity (only send velocity 127). • USB 2.0. • Includes Studio One Artist production software for Mac and Windows. • MVP Loops content customdesigned for ATOM. • Compatible with most music
• 20 assignable buttons.
production and performance
• 4 endless rotary encoders.
software for Mac and Windows.
• Modes: MIDI “keyboard”, Note
pad banks.
FLUID AUDIO RELEASES SRI-2 USB AUDIO INTERSE ELECTRONICS NEW SE2300 MULTIPATTERN FACE WITH A/B MONITOR SWITCHING
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE sE Electronics introduces its new sE2300, a multipattern version of the mic that first put them on the map almost 15 years ago with its smooth, polished sound for vocals, voiceovers and numerous instrumental applications. The sE2300 features a handcrafted true condenser capsule, three patterns, two attenuation
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pads, two low-cut filters, and the same class-A discrete circuitry and robust output transformer as its cardioid sibling. This preserves the clarity and “larger than life” tonality, which is reportedly beloved by thousands of customers worldwide, while adding both omnidirectional and figure-8 polar patterns in addition to the original cardioid pattern to dramatically increase its versatility.
Fluid Audio has announced that they are now shipping its SRI-2 Recording Interface, which doubles as a monitor switching box for two pairs of monitors. The SRI-2 offers wide dynamic range and very low self-noise. Analogue signals are converted to 24-bit / 192 kHz, while the Class A mic preamps with 48V phantom power together with the transparent A/D converters are designed to deliver accurate recording detail. The two combo inputs on the
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SRI-2 are placed on the front panel, while the housing is angled towards the user, making it easier to access knobs and buttons. The USB 2.0 connection provides sufficient power to operate large professional headphones without volume restrictions, whether on a desk or in a portable capacity. The SRI-2 comes with Steinberg’s Cubase LE DAW software package, and is also compatible with other popular DAWs such as Pro Tools, Studio One, Ableton Live and Logic Pro.
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STEINBERG UR-RT INTERFACES WITH RUPERT NEVE TRANSFORMERS Steinberg has unveiled its premium UR-RT series, which provides high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity and comprises the UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 mobile interfaces with switchable Rupert Neve Designs input transformers. Both UR-RT series units successfully combine rugged durability, easy connection to mobile devices, such as laptops and iPads, with superb sound quality. Added to the highquality D-PRE-preamps, the inclusion of switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers on the front inputs adds exceptional musicality, expressiveness and rich harmonics, delivering the most professional sound for your music projects. UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 are compatible with all audio editing, mastering and music production software that supports the ASIO,
Core Audio or WDM standards. Installing the driver is simple and seamlessly integrates the UR-RT with your favourite audio software. The latest dspMixFX technology
provides latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX wherever you are and with whichever DAW you use. Cubase owners benefit from
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additional features, such as the auto-setup functionality, which enables the complete I/O setup to be handled directly from within Cubase. UR-RT2 and URRT4 include Cubase AI, a lean version of Steinberg’s advanced music production system, and also work with the included Cubasis LE iOS app to form a full-on mobile recording and production solution for the iPad. Cubase owners benefit from additional features, such as the auto-setup functionality, which enables the complete I/O setup to be handled directly from within Cubase. UR-RT2 and URRT4 include Cubase AI, a lean version of Steinberg’s advanced music production system, and also work with the included Cubasis LE iOS app to form a full-on mobile recording and production solution for the iPad.
WAVES AUDIO APPOINTS RAVISANKAR NADIYAM AS ASIA AND MIDDLE EASTERN REGIONAL SALES MANAGER Waves Audio has appointed Ravisankar Nadiyam as Waves Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South Korea, managing the Waves sales channel for both Studio and Live in these regions. Ravisankar started his career in pro audio in 1998, as a Product Specialist and Product Manager with the Avid Digidesign distributor in India. In 2002 he joined Avid Digidesign as Southeast Asia Product Specialist. In his thirteen-year career with Avid, he was Application Specialists Manager and then managed all audio sales for Avid, including live, studio and
broadcast verticals, from the Dubai office covering Middle East, Africa, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the Indian sub-continent. After a brief stint running an Avid Training Location in Bengaluru, he was heading sales at Overtone Audio, a Mumbai-based one-stop-shop for location and studio recording solutions. Nadiyam notes, “I have been associated one way or the other with Waves since my days with Digidesign. It is a great pleasure to now join this global leader and to manage sales in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, territories
Ravisankar Nadiyam, Waves Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South Korea
which I have had a long and fruitful relationship with.” “Waves is delighted to have Ravi on board,” says Mick Olesh, Waves EVP of Sales & Marketing. “Due to the ongoing increase and expansion of Waves’ Live and Install business in the region, Waves has expanded our sales capacity. Ravisankar’s vast experience and expertise in Southeast Asia and the Middle East is a true asset in assuring our support to the channel and users in this region and advancing Waves’ live and studio pro audio capacities, together with Waves’ game-changing technologies and valuable solutions.”
ADAM AUDIO UNVEILS STUDIO PRO SP-5: FIRST STUDIO HEADPHONES Adam Audio has unveiled a pair of premium studio headphones – the ADAM Audio Studio Pro SP-5. Reportedly, having built a reputation in professional studio monitoring, ADAM Audio is building on this expertise to deliver a high-end closed-back headset with a balanced frequency response, ranging between 8 Hz to 38 kHz. The sound character is described as “analytical” and
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suitable for professional monitoring & mixing. The SP-5 uses S-LOGIC technology from fellow German brand Ultrasone, incorporated in the latter’s openback PRO 1480i studio headphones. With this technology, the sound transducers are spatially arranged in such a way that the radiated sound communicates with the natural shape of the ear chamber and its specific
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acoustics before entering the ear canal. The result, says Ultrasone, is a more natural sound with a realistic spatial image that’s similar to professionally designed highend stereo speakers. This is said to make mixing easier than with a headset pointing directly into the ear
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PRESONUS ANNOUNCES MAJOR STUDIOLIVE SERIES III UPDATE AND FREE PLUG-INS PreSonus has released version 1.9 firmware for its popular StudioLive Series III digital consoles and rack mixers. The update includes enhanced support for PreSonus AVB networked products, including the EarMix 16M and NSB-series stage boxes, as well as improving mixer performance. All StudioLive Series III console and rack mixer owners are strongly encouraged to update their firmware to version 1.9 to take advantage of the performance improvements. PreSonus also announced that for a limited time, users of StudioLive Series III consoles and rack mixers can download the
company’s Vintage Channel Strips Bundle of Fat Channel plug-ins for free. The Vintage Channel Strips Bundle comprises four meticulously crafted emulations of highly regarded vintage audio processors:
Classic Compressor, Vintage 3-Band EQ, Tube P1B Compressor, and Tube Midrange EQ. Utilizing state-of-the-art State Space Modeling technology, engineers at PreSonus Software
YAMAHA MICROPHONE CONTROL IN THE NEXUS SYSTEM Users of Yamaha mixing consoles can now also access the NEXUS system from Stage Tec via IP in conjunction with the Dante interface. Yamaha consoles can control NEXUS
microphone inputs and use the NEXUS converters. NEXUS offers excellent AD / DA conversion technology with the TrueMatch microphone converter at 32-bit
internal resolution and 158 dB (A) dynamic, eliminating the need for microphone preamps. Yamaha has expanded Dante device support with the latest update of the CL / QL series of mixers. Yamaha consoles can now be used over IP in Stage Tec NEXUS routing systems to control the input parameters of the TrueMatch microphone inputs (phantom power, low cut, and gain). NEXUS requires the Dante Audio-over-IP interface XDIP and the XACI control module for interaction. A Dante card provides up to 64 channels. For a mixer up to four Dante cards can be used. The IP-based variant triggers the serial modification (via MADI and NEXUS XCI)
Ltd. in Hamburg, Germany, closely modeled the sound and response of the original hardware processors, including every circuit, harmonic, and nuance. These plug-ins load in a StudioLive Series III console or rack mixer’s Fat Channel, expanding the Fat Channel processor library much like plug-ins do in a DAW. Each plug-in comes in both StudioLive Series III format and Studio One format, so the users can use them in both mixer and DAW Fat Channels. There are no DSP limitations on the number of plug-in instances, and the plugins can be used on every input channel.
ADAM AUDIO UNVEILS STUDIO PRO SP-5: FIRST STUDIO... (Continued from page 50) canal. The sound transducers were subjected to an intensive revoicing process and tuned by the specialist technicians of Adam Audio to meet the SP-5’s goals. Adam Audio says that, “another advantage of the S-LOGIC technology is the subjective perceived volume, which allegedly boosts the subjectively experienced volume at a low sound pressure levels to reduce ear fatigue. Thus, the SP-5 might be a good option for extended mixing sessions. Adam says it also took great care to ensure that the headphones’ shape delivers high wearing comfort over long periods of time.”
STERLING UNVEILS THE VERSATILE SP150SMK CONDENSER MICROPHONE KIT WITH SHOCKMOUNT Sterling has unveiled its new Audio SP150SMK
condenser microphone and shockmount package which includes the SP150 large-diaphragm condenser mic, a multi-use shockmount and a simple hard mount. Capable of handling up Sterling Versatile SP150SMK Condenser Microphone Kit
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to 136 dB SPL, the SP150 is a sideaddress, large-diaphragm mic with a low-noise, Class A FET capsule design and a cardioid polar pattern for use on guitars, drums, and amplifiers, as well as vocals and speech. Sterling’s new kit includes its SM4 spider-band shockmount, which isolates the mic from subsonic vibrations. Users will get the company’s HM4 hard-mount for precise mic placement that larger mounts might prohibit, giving
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users the best of both worlds. A rugged, generously padded, custom case keeps the SP150 safe during transportation and storage. The Sterling SP150 stands 7.1 inches tall, with a 1.9-inch diameter and weighs just 1 lb. Frequency response is rated at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a sensitivity of 5 mV/Pa and equivalent input noise of <28 dB SPL. Like most condenser microphones, the SP150SMK requires +48 volt phantom power.
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PROFESSIONAL FOCUS - LIGHTING DESIGNER
THE LIGHT FACTOR
Interview with Harold Fernandes
A leading lighting designer, Harold Fernandes has been offering creative and technical solutions for live stages for almost two decades and has comprehensive knowledge and experience on some of the most famous stages. Following his recent appearance as lighting designer for the AR Rahman US Tour 2018, PT got in touch to find out how he has gotten to where he is today, and share his perspective of the lighting industry trends and technologies.
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arold Fernandes has spent close to two decades working with light and designing luminaires. He is rarely restricted in his art. Starting his career by designing simple corporate events, he slowly progressed into large-scale shows like Live / Telecasted Awards Nights, Music Concerts and Festivals, Touring Concerts, Stadium Shows,
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Ceremonies, Special Events etc. He was also involved in the lighting design for the sets of some of the very early episodes of the Indian television game show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kaun Banega Crorepati, based on the British program, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? His journey in the lighting industry goes back to 1998, when he was a
Technical Sound Assistant at Super Rhythms where he found himself drawn to the artistry behind the lighting of live stages and sets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I joined Super Rhythms (A Mumbai based audio company owned by Benny Mathews) as a Technical Assistant in Sound. I literally started from down the ranks and worked hard to learn and grow.
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The company had decided to invest into lighting gear and ventured on to purchase intelligent lights (Scanners) and some other conventional lights. I was intrigued and captivated with the mesmerizing lighting effects, colors and the impact lighting could create during a live show. The ability to change the entire ambience, emotion,
The AR Rahman US tour 2018, had an easy setup and tear down rig, to move from venue to venue. The rig was designed with special truss system so that the lighting fixtures are pre-rigged and travel within the truss avoiding the need for flight cases.
focus of the stage from a lighting desk made me eager to get on the console
disciplines, lighting is probably the least tangible. So how does he go about it?
across USA, hence the technical brief was that it had to be an easy setup and
my career was that once the Lighting rig is flying, I don’t want a man to climb
to learn this art. This was the start of my career in lighting and there has been no looking back from then on,” says Harold. Enamored by the lighting desk, he went on to light several prestigious shows and artistes. Highlights of his career include lighting the stage for A R Rahman, Santana, Lionel Richie, Back Street Boys, RED Fest 2018, Etisalat Pro Football League final, IIFA Awards, Creamfields (UK) and Southport Weekender (UK), to name just a few. For those less familiar with Harold Fernandes, he is also the recipient of the TPMea 2018 Awards for Best Lighting Designer in the Middle East and Africa region. “Winning the TPMea 2018 Awards for Best Lighting Designer in the Middle East and Africa region is definitely an affirmation of my hard work and dedication,” he says. After a career opportunity at Dubai based event production company – MediaPro AV presented itself in 2010, Harold moved to Dubai, and has been at MediaPro ever since as Technical Director. “MediaPro believes in employing the best in the business. My role here is to look at the bigger projects across all the branches, not just in lighting but overall and deliver a good visual experience to the client and audience.”
“Light Designing is an art and requires a high degree of creativity, technical ability and resourcefulness. A visually impactful and complete experience is always my focus during a show. However, synergy with other technical departments such as Audio, Special FX, Graphics, and Video is also very important. Working and maintaining a good rapport with the creative and technical
tear down rig, to move from venue to venue and it had to also occupy less space on the truck, which in turn brings down cost to the promoters. After some brainstorming with the event management company BToS Productions and the Production Manager we came up with a simple yet effective truss plan, bearing in mind the creative requirement of the show. The rig was
the truss, unless for maintenance of a broken fixture. To achieve this, my rig rarely has generic fixtures. On this tour every light was an intelligent fixture i.e., all controls were available at my desk. This makes the rig dynamic and helps in achieving much more with lesser limitations. We used a variety of Martin fixtures on this show. This helped us maintain the color palettes better as it was from the same manufacturer. For control I used the MA Lighting Grand Ma Full Size.” His favourite fixtures however, are from the Clay Paky range. “Clay Paky over the years has proven to be stable and they are constantly upgrading the features. It’s the best and most reliable in the category,” he says. Lighting design is a critical component of AR Rahman’s striking visual presence on stage and delivering a cinematic feel replete with verve and emotion can be a challenge for any designer. “A.R Rahman, the name itself is like a huge brand name. The unique challenge is to uphold the pride and prestige of this brand. From an artist’s point of view, nothing but the best is a usual expectation. To deliver to his satisfaction is the biggest challenge, and I am happy doing just that. The audience too has beyond par expectations when it comes to their favorite artist. The integration of large quantities of LED visual content on set along with Lighting also requires lot of planning
LIGHTING THE BIG STAGE
Of all the live stage production
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Clay Paky over the years has proven to be stable and they are constantly upgrading the features. It’s the best and most reliable in the category.
team of all the departments helps to deliver the best overall experience that meets the requirements and objectives of the clients,” says Harold. “A show can be successful but if people remember the visual impact, years afterwards too, it is something I feel proud and happy about,” he adds. Providing perspective on one such show - The AR Rahman US tour 2018, that stretched the boundaries of what lighting can achieve, Harold says, “To work with AR Rahman, one needs to be a perfectionist else there is no place in his crew list. It was a touring show
designed with special truss system so that the lighting fixtures are pre-rigged and travel within the truss avoiding the need for flight cases. The whole rig was addressed and tested before it left the warehouse. This was done in a similar manner in which big international acts tour. There was a lot of pre-programming done for this show as well. We had an extremely tight time frame while moving from one venue to the other, so, we could not afford to make any mistakes and everything had to be spot on.” “My belief from the very early days of
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and co-ordination with the Creative
bespoken. Viewership of these shows
enough, and with the ever-decreasing
ing for Mediapro AV, where in most of
Team,” explains Harold.
are large and many within the calendar year happening all around India. It pushes designers to customize sets. Today I would say Indian show sets are at par and in some cases, above the US or European entertainment industry.”
budgets, it is just getting more difficult than before. There are times when a client’s expectations are really huge, and it can only be justified with a certain type and quantity of lighting inventory. Commercials play an important role and a decisive factor for lot of regular shows, but to get around these external hurdles and still to be able to deliver a spectacular show is a challenge and an art. Time has come when Technical Teams are gaining substantial prominence, since the responsibility of a great show is not
the equipment are within the in-house inventory,” he adds. Now that’s great if working on a big show with a big budget, but for most times, the harsh reality is that budgets are tight. Using great quality fixtures from manufacturers such as Robe, Clay Paky and Martin can put a dent on any budget, so the natural temptation in India has been to settle for budget China kit. There was a time when many in the industry scoffed and scorned at the idea of using Chinese fixtures, but as technology continues to evolve, the same technology also seems to have filtered down into the China light manufacturing industry, as Harold affirms, “Not duplicate anymore. Over the last 3 or 4 years, they have evolved to be good products. There are a lot of good Chinese fixtures in the market. It’s flooded with a lot of brands. The right choice of fixtures is what matters. They have established their own standard and are moving up.”
THE TREND Constantly thinking up new avenues for lighting design, Harold says, “Set designs have evolved from conventional décor fabrication heavy set to the present LED heavy set. Similarly, lighting design has evolved from just lighting up the stage and performer. Now it’s about integrating the entire set as one complete production technical design. This integration opens a lot of creativity for the show and final output, which was much restricted earlier. I am designing a lot of production designs with complete lighting and visual integration. I prefer to trigger graphics and light presets during the show with timecode. This helps to get the right balance and be on cue.” Harold has seen many developments in lighting technology over the years. Elaborating on the current trend he says, “Mapping video content onto light fixtures, to add dynamics to the stage is the current trend. Currently, LED fixtures are more versatile and are getting brighter with much lower power consumption. There is a combination of lens and lamp for desired results. LED pixel mapping has opened up the scope for new effects.” Speaking about live stage production trends in India, he says, “Stage shows in India have been big for a long time. Indian based shows have different cultural concepts. Sets have been elaborate and
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GEAR WISE One thing is certain; without lights or effects, there is no drama. It is hence, vital to set up the stage using appropriate gear. Whatever the scale of production, besides a good measure of
Once the Lighting rig is flying, I don’t want a man to climb the truss, unless for maintenance of a broken fixture. To achieve this, my rig rarely has generic fixtures. On this tour (AR Rahman US tour) every light was an intelligent fixture i.e., all controls were available at my desk.
creative decisions, lighting up the stage is also based on a sequence of logistical decisions, which includes keeping an eye on budgets. “Creative decisions are dependent on inventory, but at the same time budget plays a crucial role. Budgets differ drastically from event to event. For any creative person it will never be
just with a Headliner Talent. I have been fortunate however, to have an understanding clientele base that is willing to work around to ensure we maintain balance at all ends,” says Harold. “There are times, when we may decide to put some more inventory than listed for the assured delivery of a great show and this is the advantage I have while work-
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THE LAST WORD Sharing his insight and experience with upcoming lighting designers out there, Harold concludes, “A complex lighting rig may not necessarily create a good show. It could be, that one particular light that comes on, at the right time, which can create the WOW factor! Build your looks with feeling, listen to the music and understand what the act or song demands. Let it touch your soul. CREATE AMAZING!”
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HARMAN PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS DELIVERS A SUPERIOR AUDIO EXPERIENCE AT GURU NANAK COLLEGE Studio Care deploys JBL, Crown, Soundcraft and BSS solutions to deliver exceptional audio quality and balanced coverage in new auditorium Studio Care recently installed a complete HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system in the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh
student activities, cultural programs, convocation and other ceremonies. In order to deliver clear and even audio coverage throughout the facility,
processors, Soundcraft digital mixing consoles and AKG microphones. “This is a fairly large auditorium, and the client wanted a state-of-the-
Prashant Govindan, Senior Director, India and SAARC, HARMAN Professional Solutions
Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Auditorium at Guru Nanak College
Auditorium at Guru Nanak College. Inaugurated by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the school’s 42nd annual convocation day, the 7,200-square-foot auditorium houses 900 seats and is used for various
Studio Care deployed an end-to-end HARMAN Professional audio solution made up of JBL Professional speakers, Crown amplification, BSS signal
art audio system that could deliver clear and uniform coverage,” said Mr. S. Kangayan, Owner, Studio Care. “We chose Professional Solutions for their prestigious brands, extensive
service network, and the ability to create an end-to-end audio solution from a single manufacturer. We supplied, installed and programmed the entire solution with strong support from the HARMAN engineering team. The JBL loudspeakers have delivered
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AUDINATE ANNOUNCES NEW DANTE ADAPTER MODULE FAMILY Audinate has announced the availability of Dante Adapter Modules, designed for the production of cost-effective, compact, manufacturerbranded Dante audio adapters and low-channel count audio devices. Dante Adapter Modules are pre-programmed and are easily integrated into larger host devices to provide Dante network support without the need for PCB design and manufacturing, component procurement and programming, significantly reducing time-to-market. The Dante Adapter Modules family contains 6 models – single and dual-channel analog input, single and dual-channel analog output, 2 in / 2 out AES3, and 2 in / 2 out USB. These modules can be used to
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create custom-featured adapters or incorporated directly into low-channel count endpoint products such as powered speakers, direct boxes and more. Using the same high-quality fieldtested components as the Dante AVIO adapter family, Dante Adapter Modules enable fast development of professional audio products with proven components. The modules are designed for over-molding, clamshell enclosures or mounting on a baseboard, enabling manufacturers to design products with their own physical enclosures, branding, and connectors. Dante Adapter Modules feature excellent audio performance, sample rates up to 96 kHz (except USB),
user-configurable signal levels (for the analog models), Power over Ethernet, and support for AES67 RTP audio transport. They are fullyfunctional Dante devices which can provide a hardware master clock for a Dante network, and are also Dante Domain Manager ready. The USB Adapter Module can also be powered by USB and offers classcompliant audio enabling it to work without additional software drivers on most popular operating systems like Windows, Mac, Linux and iOS and Android. “Dante Adapter Modules give OEMs the opportunity to create audio network adapters using their own custom branding and features,” says Bob Ehlers, Vice President of Product
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Management for Audinate. “Adapters can quickly be designed into nearly any form factor and can use different enclosures and connectors as desired to suit customer demand.”
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MUMBAI’S BAL GANDHARVA RANG MANDIR SOUNDS OFF A SUBLIMINAL AUDIO EXPERIENCE WITH AN ALL RD SIGNATURE SYSTEM The iconic Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir and Sheila Raheja Auditorium in its new avatar, boasts a 740-seater auditorium, with two special boxes on either side of the balcony, designed by a Singapore-based architect. The performance venue par excellence has upper floors with designated rooms to practise the tabla, the flute, Bharatanatyam and Kathakali, among others; in addition to the auditorium itself being integrated with world class technology to capably reinforce any kind of
performance under the sun – musical, theatrical and dance. “We have fitted this auditorium with the latest lighting and sound equipment. A closed auditorium is a better fit for this city, and in this way, there is better acoustics and neighbours do not complain of the noise, unlike with an openair theatre,” says architect Mahinder Chande, chief executive officer of K Raheja and in-charge of this redevelopment. The legendary auditorium features a world-class professional audio
architecture designed and integrated by industry stalwart Roger Drego, using top-notch products from his signature RD series. The FOH system comprises a total of 20 units of the powerful RD208LA line array elements integrated and aligned in an L-C-R format of 8-4-8 arrays. The RD208LA assures pristine audio playback throughout front-of-stage; ably reinforced by RD218W subwoofers delivering the impactful low frequency fidelity. Complementing the FOH system are a whopping 28 units of RD12 loudspeakers and 4 units of
The auditorium is installed with 28 units of RD12 loudspeakers and 4 units of RD10 loudspeakers, to make sure that every last seat experiences consistent world-class quality sound
RD10 loudspeakers, each of which have been methodically placed along the flanks and niches of the auditorium to make sure that every last seat in the space experiences consistent world-class quality sound. The audio playback for performers on-stage is guaranteed equal importance, with 8 units of the RD212M floor monitors acting as the source of pure listening pleasure. The entire loudspeaker setup is powered through a slew of high-quality power amplifiers including multiple units of the RD4.14, RD4.08 and RD2.22 power amplifiers; with multiple units of the dBMark XCA48 and Marani DPA440 loudspeaker management systems shouldering the responsibility of a smooth signal chain processing. The venue management share their comment about the avantgarde audio system saying, “As a venue, we’re able to host any kind of performance event – and the fact that we have an absolutely efficient and dexterous audio system plays a huge role in this. The RD system sounds absolutely fantastic and we must commend Roger and his team on a great job done!”
MARTIN AUDIO ANNOUNCES NINE NEW PRODUCTS ACROSS ELECTRONICS AND LOUDSPEAKERS Martin Audio has announced nine new products spread across the spectrum of electronics and loudspeakers. These represent yet another significant development in the company’s portfolio advancement with increased tools for system integrators, installers and specifiers. First out of the gate is the new Adorn series of on-wall loudspeakers that bring class-leading performance, reliability and value to a wide range of commercial sound installations. From the retail store to the boardroom, Adorn loudspeakers are designed for distributed sound applications that require high performance from visually-discreet, ultra-compact enclosures. They also provide a seamless sonic transition within a multi-zoned complex using
larger Martin Audio systems such as CDD or BlacklineX. Featuring a 4” and 5.5” driver, the
two-way Adorn 40 and Adorn 55, respectively, are available in black or white as standard and can be readily
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painted to match any interior décor and architectural environment. The loudspeakers have a nominal impedance of 16 ohms, enabling four or more speakers to be driven in parallel by one amplifier channel, thereby maximising efficiency and minimising cost. Their ‘T’-designated options are fitted with an internal high-quality 70V/100V multi-tap line transformer with a switch to select the output level. Dom Harter, Managing Director, commented, “The commercial install market for loudspeakers is significant and growing, and the ADORN series is targeted to win over specifiers, system integrators and installers by offering stunning sound quality
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MACKIE FOSTERS A DIVINE EXPERIENCE AT CSI SAWDAY CHURCH, KADALUR The CSI Sawday Church at Kadalur in Maddur, Karnataka is an exemplary religious institution that sports a strong followership of locals. The church is known to be actively involved in social service in addition to sharing the good news of god, and this has garnered a great deal of praise for their initiatives. In recent times, the church has reinvigorated its services with much needed dose of energy and enthusiasm, thanks to the newly acquired Mackie Thump15A powered loudspeakers and ProFX16v2 mixer playing a crucial role in faithfully representing the word of god through the preacher’s voice. Mr. Joy from Decibells Acoustics who consulted on the installation shares, “CSI Sawday Church were in the process of a complete overhaul and were seeking an efficient and comprehensive audio package that would deliver top quality reinforcement for speech and music during their regular services. We opted to go for the Mackie Thump15A powered loudspeakers owing to our trust in its great quality and delivery, as we have deployed them across many other churches in
Mackie ProFX16v2 mixer at CSI Sawday Church, Kadalur
the area. These speakers deliver a feature set that no other model in its class does and that’s what’s most impressive about it. As for the Mackie ProFX16v2, it offers enhanced features and great performance at an unbeatable price point. The compact mixing console not only offers clean sound and unmatched
HARMAN PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS... (Continued from page 60) exceptional sound quality and coverage, and the client is very satisfied with the installation.” The main audio system includes four JBL AM7315/95 loudspeakers and two ASB7128 subwoofers, as well as four AC18/26 loudspeakers for side fills and six EON612 self-powered loudspeakers for stage monitors. The loudspeakers are powered with two Crown DCi 4l1250N power amplifiers, the subwoofers are powered by a Crown DCi 4l2400N power amplifier, and the side fills are powered by a DCi 2l600N power amplifier. Audio is mixed on a Soundcraft Si Impact 32-channel digital mixing console, and AKG microphones provide exceptional clarity and intelligibility for cultural programs, lectures, demonstrations and other presentations.
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“Our installation at the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Auditorium is an important milestone, and our expertise in the education market enabled us to deliver a world-class system in a very unique space,” said Prashant Govindan, Senior Director, India and SAARC, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “The Guru Nanak Education Society is a nonprofit organization that is supported by 250 Sikh families residing in Chennai. Despite being a small community, their contribution in the field of education is commendable. During the project’s planning phase, the team at Guru Nanak College communicated that they wanted a high quality system with robust output, which helped deliver the right solution under a tight timeline. The entire project was completed in just two months—from planning to execution.”
power but also brilliant stability in an overall rugged finish.”
MARTIN AUDIO NINE NEW PRODUCTS... (Continued from page 61) in a diminutive, attractive and competitively priced package.” The newly announced SX110 subwoofer will extend the bandwidth of ADORN on-wall speakers and is ideal for foreground music applications which require increased impact and low frequency performance. Designed to be able to sit under banquette seating or discreetly placed within a venue, its ultra-compact enclosure features a 10” (250mm) driver and generous bass-reflex porting to reduce air noise. SX110 can also be suspended by means of integral M8 threaded inserts. Supporting electronics for Adorn series are also the basis for a significant shake up of Martin Audio’s amplifier and controller portfolio. VIA is a new range of four high performance, cost effective power amplifiers designed primarily for installation use, but also suited to portable applications. Dom Harter, explains, “We have enjoyed huge success with the new iKON amplifiers for our Wavefront
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Precision series and this VIA range of amps offers our users affordable highperformance amplifiers for use with our other loudspeakers.” VIA is the perfect partner for all Martin Audio loudspeakers where networking and onboard DSP are not required, but where full system set-up is necessary, either the existing DX0.5 controller or newly announced DX4.0 can be added. DX4.0 is a 4-in 8-out loudspeaker processor and matrix featuring networked audio via Dante, high quality 96kHz processing, VX limiting as well as FIR optimisation support for O-Line with Scalable Resolution. The final new product to be announced is U-Hub. It is an Ethernet to U-NET bridge equipped with analogue and AES3 digital audio transport. It facilitates PC connection and VU-NET software control of MLA Series arrays and subwoofers via their inbuilt proprietary U-NET network. When used in conjunction with the Martin Audio DX4.0 networked system controller, U-Hub can connect audio and network to an MLA Series system with a single cable via a Dante digital audio network.
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TIC TAC TOE GOES BEYOND FUN AND GAMES WITH AN AVANT-GARDE SOUND SYSTEM FROM BOSE PROFESSIONAL With a theme that brings to life all those good old vibes of relaxation akin to enjoying a healthy session of board games after a long arduous day at work, Tic Tac Toe offers a unique combination of classical and contemporary flavours, giving Indore a new reason to smile and adulate. A smashing hit with youth of all ages; serving an eclectic mix of Asian, Continental, Italian, Mexican and much more in addition to signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic sips as part of a menu personally curated by the venue’s head honchos, Tic Tac Toe serves up a storm that proves to be a treat for the discerning palate Tic Tac Toe installed with the Bose LT9403 loudspeakers paired with the Bose SM118 subwoofers along with the RMU105 loudspeakers from the acclaimed RoomMatch series.
– vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. That apart, Tic Tac Toe’s characteristic laid-back lounge feel ironically exudes a happy vibe of liveliness. The venue sports plush seating that’s equally inviting for families and large groups and singles alike; with a lovely bar playing the perfect source for beverages and refreshers to keep the spirits high and the night young. Before all else though – Music is what keeps the night young for all; and the music at Tic Tac Toe aims to cover as much of the spectrum as it possibly can through an opportune programming schedule that witnesses non-intrusive lounge music during the day, which progresses into groovy electronic vibes as the night moves on. The unsung hero behind the amazing music experience here is the exceptional aural reinforcement
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which heightens the music playback throughout the venue – delivered through a top-notch pro audio architecture from global pro audio leaders, Bose Professional. Integrated by Indore based solutions company Audiocratz Sound & Light Solutions with astute design inputs from Bose Professional’s technical team lead by Navin Dutta, the audio system at Tic Tac Toe comprises a meticulously planned loudspeaker scheme featuring the use of avant-garde products like the ever efficient Bose LT9403 install specific loudspeakers paired with the powerful and impact heavy Bose SM118 subwoofers deployed at the main dancefloor area, along with multiple numbers of the RMU105 loudspeakers from the acclaimed RoomMatch series distributed evenly at the private dining room and along the perimeters and common areas of the venue. The loudspeaker setup has been designed keeping in mind the physical attributes and dimensions
Vibhor Khanna, Country Manager – SAARC, Bose Professional of the space which mainly entails little to no acoustic treatment and a rather high ceiling, making it quite the challenge to work around. The loudspeakers used in the setup provide for just the perfect amount of dispersion which ensures that every last inch of Tic Tac Toe experiences nothing less than the very best of Bose Professional’s signature sound, consistently. The entire loudspeaker set up is powered through a fortified amplification system comprising the ever-sopowerful PM8500 power amplifiers from Bose Professional’s PowerMatch series of products. A member of the management at Tic Tac Toe shares their views
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about the audio experience, saying “We pride ourselves for the high standards of quality in every aspect of service, and there’s absolutely no doubt that our new audio system from Bose Professional is an absolutely crucial aspect of it all. The system is simply fabulous. The speakers accurately reproduce all kinds of music with great ease; and has enough room to deliver a louder and more impactful audio performance whenever needed. Not only are we extremely pleased with the quality of sound, but also the system’s ease of use and low-maintenance. And what’s even more heartening is the fact that several patrons have complimented us on the great quality of sound here! The Audiocratz Sound & Light Solutions team have done a great job, and we appreciate all the work, effort and dedication they’ve put into making Tic Tac Toe a dining destination that sounds every bit as great as it looks!” Vibhor Khanna, Country Manager – SAARC, Bose Professional, comments “When you visit Tic Tac Toe, you’ll instantly recognize that the venue prides itself on delivering only the finest quality to
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HARMAN PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES CINEMA SOLUTIONS HARMAN Professional Solutions, recently showcased the JBL 200 series Two-Way ScreenArray Cinema Loudspeakers and JBL CPi2000 Cinema Processor., which debuted worldwide on March 2017. The new products is suited for small- to mid-sized cinemas of India. By including new, patent-pending technologies that complement the legendary sound of JBL cinema loudspeakers, the 200 Series offers improved performance and coverage while dramatically lowering the total cost of ownership. Similarly, JBL CPi2000 is a professionalgrade processor providing an audio
both large multiplexes and traditional single screens. In India, we are the number one choice for multiplexes across the country. With the launch of these new affordable, yet tech advanced solutions, we are going beyond the metros, and are ready to bring the real thrill of cinema for millions of Indians in tier 2 and 3 cities,” said Prashant Govindan, Senior Director for India and SAARC, HARMAN Professional Solutions. Vikas Sadrangani of Vikas Corporation, authorised distributors of cinema products, said, “HARMAN Professional solutions are the preferred audio partners for large multiplexes in the country. With the new series of JBL loudspeakers and cinema processors, HARMAN will now offer a better range of cost effective end-to-end cinema solutions. The new audio system is ideal for customers
Acoustic Aperture Technology that works seamlessly with its lowdistortion 15” driver. The integrated Acoustic Apertures create a hornloading effect, helping to maintain a wide horizontal coverage pattern through the crossover range while improving speech clarity. The result is an even coverage of the entire cinema seating area, making every seat the best seat in the house. Highlights: • Two-way Next Generation ScreenArray® design for maximum output, improved coverage, and minimum distortion • Patent-pending Dual Dissimilar Arraying Technology • Patent pending Acoustic Aperture Technology • 12” footprint saves space without sacrificing performance • Lower total cost of ownership
Input, Digital Input, Non-Sync Input and mono Mic Input. The Analog Input and Digital Input accept audio signal from any cinema server. NonSync Input receives line level stereo signal from a CD or DVD player for background music playback. Mic Input normally connects to a RTA microphone for room tuning. Designed to use with CROWN cinema amplifiers and JBL cinema speakers, CPi2000 is able to detect faults of amplifiers or speakers and send the fault information to a TMS or a 3rd party control system via its RJ45 connector. Features: • Built-in Crossover: Converts up to 7.1 channel audio to passive, biamp or tri-amp • Supports TMS Communication: Convenient for remote control and saves system operation cost • JBL Cinema Speaker Presets: Reduces tuning time • Specifically-designed GUI Software: Makes operation intuitive and simple • Large LCD Display: System status at one glance • USB Connector: For preset file import and export
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enhancement and volume control for economical cinemas. “With an audio legacy that dates back to the beginning of talking motion pictures, we continue to be a global leader in cinema sound - for
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across the range from professional cinemas to home theatres, club house cinemas, mini theatres in modern residential societies as well as VIP viewing rooms.” The JBL 200 Series also includes
JBL CPi2000 features DSP processing, room EQ tuning, volume control and system fault detection and can be configured through a tailor-designed GUI software. CPi2000 offers four input options – Analog
STUDIOMASTER PROFESSIONAL ADDS SM 650XLR TO THEIR WIRED MICROPHONE RANGE Studiomaster Professional SM 650XLR is the latest addition to their ever-expanding range of professionalgrade wired microphones. This economical super-cardioid microphone ensures excellent on-axis pickup and has been designed to suit a variety of professional vocal applications. The microphone is specially engineered for higher gain and less feedback in live applications while delivering a natural and fuller tone. A noticeable characteristic of this microphone is the accurate and warm tone it reproduces. The SM 650XLR
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features a unique suspended cartridge shock-mount system that minimizes handling noise. The microphone boasts of a low failure magnetic on/off switch, a rugged body and dent-proof grill that withstands physical shocks. With a wide frequency response of 30Hz-17KHz, the SM 650XLR is sure to be
one of the most sought-after wired microphones available in the market in its price category. The microphone is available in two colour variants; black and silver. The SM 650XLR ships with a set of accessories such as a long XLR cable, leatherette pouch, plastic case and a microphone holder. The SM 650XLR is an ideal solution for vocal reproduction at houses of worship, institutions, conference, clubs as well as for professional artists and entertainers. Studiomaster Professional SM 650XLR
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(Continued from page 64) their patrons – be the food and beverage or any other aspect of the service experience. This was what the client insisted from the get-go and it is so heartening to see everything come to fruition just the way it was envisioned. The client’s decision to partner with Bose Professional exemplifies their knowledge and awareness of how great quality sound enhances the dining experience; and consolidates their commitment to offering nothing less than the best to their patrons. It’s been an honour and a privilege for us to be a part of this project and we commend Mr Vinayak Luthra and his team at Audiocratz Sound & Light Solutions for a great job done with the audio solution at the venue. It’s great to know that Tic Tac Toe have achieved the kind of high quality world class sound experience that it so truly and richly deserves.”
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SUN INFONET & SHURE CONDUCTS CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT BENGALURU Sun Infonet in association with Shure conducted three days Certification Training on Shure MXA / P 300 in the month of august at Hotel St. Marks in Bengaluru. This training was attended by around 30 officials from Sales and Technical Teams of various renowned S.I companies and Consultancy firms. This was the second time when Sun Infonet conducted the same Training with small inclusions and change of pattern in Bengaluru. Hemant Gaba commented,“Keeping in mind the growing demand and installations happened across country, left over S.I company shown their interest to know the Sales and Technical points of MXA/P300 along with MXW who could not attend or nominate their officials for the earlier trainings. Some of the S.I companies deployed their Senior officials to learn in depth and solve their issues / gaps that they were facing.”
Moswain Welsh Antao, Technical Application Engineer, Shure MEA led the three days sessions. His session was focused on profundity exploring the manufacturer’s Microflex Advance and P300 DSP, as well as the Microflex Wireless range of microphone solutions. The first day of training featured Microflex Advance sales and saw the delivery of a technical presentation, while the second-day topics such as best practices for the Advance system, voice lift, and audio networking, in addition to a hands-on session with Microflex Wireless. The final day provided practical demonstrations of Microflex Advance in which they involve entire process from systems working to its setup and installation. This conference session was followed by an online Microflex Advance Certification test for attendees. Hemant Gaba commented, “Overall, I am very happy to see the interest of the officials of SI’s companies who nominated their officials for this
Shure MXA / P 300 Certification Training was attended by around 30 officials from Sales and Technical Teams of various renowned S.I companies and Consultancy firms
training. Since, there was restrictionof limited seats for day 2 & 3 for hands on experience, most of the officials who came for first day, wanted to attend on day 2 & 3, but they could not attend on day 2 & 3.” Neeraj Chandra, Director
– Operation, SUN Infonet commented, “Team Sun Infonet and Shure would review the response and result of the trainings conducted in the past and then would plan the next round of trainings in future.”
PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS INTRODUCES THE CDL SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS PreSonus Audio Electronics has introduced the CDL-series loudspeakers, the latest additions to the company’s line of innovative sound reinforcement designs. The CDL12 Constant Directivity Loudspeaker combines the best attributes of point source and line array technology into a unique patent-pending design, radiating a highly focused pattern with consistent SPL throughout the frequency response range, both on- and offaxis. The companion subwoofer, the CDL18s, utilizes an innovative ported design that maximizes efficiency to create a big bass sound from a compact cabinet. Both Dante -enabled, powered enclosures can be flown as a vertical array, or combined for groundstacked applications to create a complete, coherent loudspeaker system with an even response across the frequency spectrum. Each CDL12 consists of eight 2-inch drivers aligned in a segmented circular-arc high-frequency array centered in front of a 12-inch woofer.
The output of the low-frequency driver travels from the same acoustic axis as the high-frequency array so that the pattern always radiates from the center of the CDL12—whether used individually, or as part of an acoustically coupled vertical array with up to six enclosures. Because of this, the CDL12 avoids the near-field anomalies that can interfere with the sound quality of a traditional line array. This makes the CDL12 ideally suited for a broader range of venue sizes, creating a far-field
response almost immediately as the sound is projected from the center of the enclosure. Thus, the controlled 120˚ horizontal coverage pattern is maintained while the vertical coverage is expanded by 20˚ per box deployed. The result is a system that can be scaled from 20˚ to 120˚ of vertical coverage, making the CDL12 an ideal choice for array use. The CDL12’s hybrid point source/ line array design combines the benefits of both technologies and delivers very focused sound with
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consistent SPL. Furthermore, a low 420 Hz crossover frequency minimizes comb filtering and doesn’t compete with conventional vocal range. As a line array system for fixed installations, the ability to fly five enclosures under one or two companion CDL18s subwoofers provides considerable flexibility when addressing room size. The CDL12 includes an integrated 500W x 500W Class D power amplifier with onboard DSP presets. The CDL18s features a unique port configuration that maximizes efficiency to create big bass sound from a compact cabinet. Each of the four triangle-shaped ports is placed in a corner so that it couples to the cabinet, using the side walls to effectively elongate each port and allowing the CDL18s to move more air in a compact enclosure. Its custom 18-inch low-frequency transducer with 4-inch voice coil can travel 7 mm before over-excursion, and easily handles 800W, providing the articulate low-end punch audio professionals demand. The CDL18s and CDL12 form a unique loudspeaker system ideal for both portable PA and installed sound applications.
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UK-27 THE FERN, UPS THE AUDIO ANTE WITH AN ALL RD SYSTEM Belagavi – a burgeoning city with the promise of awe inspiring growth – is now home to UK-27 The Fern – a smart, efficient business hotel which offers the finest of accommodations
one finds here across the expanse, thanks to a well augmented audio architecture that employs the use of world class audio products from pro audio stalwart Roger Drego.
sorting the media processing and management solution. And capably reinforcing the music impact at the plush rooftop bar is the unobtrusive yet poignant pro audio setup comprising the RD15 loudspeakers with the RD18W subs, both of which are powered through RD4.14 power amplifiers and controlled and processed through dBMark XCA24
various services that we provide, and the audio system we have here is absolutely a critical aspect of it. The system at all three key locations of our hotel i.e. the rooftop lounge and the two popular restaurants – is simply fabulous. The speakers accurately reproduce all kinds of music with great ease; and has enough room to deliver a louder and more impactful audio performance whenever needed. Not only are we extremely pleased with the quality of sound, but also
Rooftop Bar pro audio setup comprising the RD15 loudspeakers with the RD18W subs, both are powered by RD4.14 power amplifiers & controlled and processed by dBMark XCA24 loudspeaker management unit
with 66 Deluxe rooms, 12 Studio rooms and 12 Suites, in addition to a world cuisine restaurant, an authentic Indian Veg restaurant, Rooftop Resto Bar and Swimming pool, state of the art Banquet Halls and finely designed lobby lounge. The impressive living destination spells luxury and quality in every aspect of its existence and is often the prime choice to host events and occasions of all kinds – be it weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award events and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions, off sites, fashion shows, car promotion shows; etc. And one of the key factors that makes this the most preferred destination for events of all kinds is the impeccable quality of aural experience that
The world cuisine restaurant and the Indian veg restaurant experience consistent highquality audio delivery and impressive low frequency fidelity thanks to the impactful audio system which features multiple numbers of the compact and efficient RD5.25 loudspeakers and RD12WC subwoofers deployed in specific arrangements at the respective spaces. The system at both spaces is amplified by Quest 1000P power amplifiers; with a single unit of the RD Media Player
loudspeaker management unit. A member of the management at UK-27 The Fern shares, “We pride ourselves for the high standards of quality in every aspect of the
the system’s ease of use and lowmaintenance. And what’s even more heartening is the fact that several patrons have complimented us on the great quality of sound here!”
SPITFIRE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITIONS OF GREEN HIPPO LTD. AND GREEN HIPPO MEDIA TECHNOLOGY INC. Spitfire Creative Technologies announced the completion of the acquisition of Green Hippo, a developer and manufacturer of awardwinning media servers and digital display products. The strategic move further expands Spitfire’s reach across commercial integration, live events and creative video technology. Emma Marlow, CEO of Green Hippo said, “For 18 years Green Hippo and Hippotizer have been part of live events around the world. We have grown well and want to continue growing. Becoming a member of the
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Spitfire family allows Green Hippo to focus on growing further and faster. We look forward to their strong organizational support, so we can do more to help our customers and users around the world deliver the best live video experiences.” Spitfire also owns tvONE and Magenta Research, well-known manufacturers of premium video processing and signal distribution products. With complimentary technologies, all addressing cuttingedge audio and video, the combined companies will better address a
wide range of markets globally from broadcast to large venue entertainment. “Green Hippo and tvONE each have core competencies in technology and customer focus that, when combined, provide superior solutions for both fixed installation and live events customers,” said Denise Nemchev, President
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RIVERA INTERNATIONAL BOASTS MUSIC EXPERINCE AT KEIBA, MUMBAI A far cry from the average sushidimsum dining destinations in the city, Keiba is Mumbai’s latest heartthrob Asian piece de resistance, offering a unique combination of classical and contemporary flavours with an ambience that forces you to stop and take notice. ABOUT KEIBA Designed by Sumessh Menon Associates and located inside the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course, the 3,800 square feet Keiba is a brainchild of restauranteurs Neeti Goel, Suren Joshi and non-restauranteurs Aftab Moon and Ronak Rochlani. The menu personally curated by fan-favourite Asian chefs Seefah Ketchaiyo and Karan Bane. From siu mai and traditional crystal dumplings to cheung fun rolls to a variety of sushi and a slew of sea-food goodness – Keiba serves up a storm that proves to be a treat for
The venus is installed with NOVA VISIO 12 loudspeakers, along with multiple numbers of the NILES Audio Rock series speakers and ATLAS Audio SM82T wall-mounted speakers Apparently, the venue soon plans to dish out an elaborate gig calendar that involves hosting some of the best guest DJ’s, both local as well as international.
the discerning palate – vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. That apart, Keiba’s characteristic laid-back lounge feel ironically exudes a happy vibe of liveliness. An evident nip in the air in the outdoor section provides the perfect transient to the bustling energy in the indoor section which is almost always abuzz with music; and the lovely bar which is shared by the outdoor and indoor spaces. A KAROSUING AMBIENCE Before all else, Music is what keeps the night young for all; and the music at Keiba aims to cover as much of the spectrum as it possibly can through an opportune programming schedule that
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witnesses non-intrusive lounge music during the day, which progresses into groovy electronic vibes as the night moves on. In a nutshell, the music policy is fairly-simple, with genres across the electronic spectrum dominating the weekly programming, subject to the day of the week. The power-packed music is dished out by the venue’s team of residents, who play designated slots, with each one bringing their own unique flavour of music expertise to offer. The residents work closely with the core management team in devising unique and enticing music themes for each day of the week with the idea being to constantly reinvent the programming schedule
to keep things fresh and vibrant for patrons, especially those who frequent the venue on a regular basis. The programming schedule, we learn, is created after intense analysis that comprises an amalgam of a close watch on current music trends (local and international) and customer feedback. As a member of the management puts it “The music played at Keiba is what we like to call ‘niche’. We are extremely particular about music and sets, and there is an evident effort to ensure that the quality and repertoire of the music being played is simply exceptional. And thus far our patrons have loved it. Now we’re focused on raising the bar every single day.”
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AN AURAL TREAT The unsung hero behind the amazing music experience here is the exceptional aural reinforcement which heightens the music playback throughout the venue – delivered through a top-notch pro audio architecture comprising an amalgam of products from world class brands Niles Audio, Atlas Audio, Nova Audio and ToneArt; designed and integrated by the team from Rivera International – the official distributors in India of the aforementioned pro-audio brands. Rajesh Sadarangani, director of Rivera International, comments “When you visit Keiba, you’ll instantly recognize that the venue prides itself on delivering only the finest quality to their patrons – be the food and beverage or any other aspect of the service experience. This was the brief that we received during the planning stages of the project and its so heartening to see everything come
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AN ENLIGHTENING AURAL EXPERIENCE CAPTIVATES AIIMS JODHPUR WITH AN ALL BOSE PRO AUDIO ARCHITECTURE Students, staff and teaching faculty at the AIIMS Jodhpur are in awe of their very own enchanting 942-seater multipurpose auditorium, which entails sights of aesthetic regale and a phenomenal aural experience that enthrals, thanks to an avant-garde professional audio architecture comprising RoomMatch loudspeakers and PowerMatch
the wide variety of applications like Conferences and Seminars, Drama and Theatre, Classical Dance and Music Performances, College Festivals and Cultural Programs, Movie playback in 5.1 Cinema Surround, and VIP functions, to name a few. During the commissioning stages of the auditorium though, it was found that the space posed several acoustical challenges due to the sheer
working diligently on EngineerIn-Charge, Shri RK Joshi, SE-AIIMS Jodhpur directive of ensuring an immersive sound experience, our team at Hi-tech Audio team in conjunction with Bose Professional India’s technical design team devised an audio architecture comprising the Bose RoomMatch line array system with the revolutionary Delta-Q progressive directivity technology
peculiar reflection patterns, which in-turn helped in narrowing down on the precise combination of RoomMatch loudspeakers, PowerMatch amplifiers and Control Space processors to deliver a soundscape coverage that would thoroughly cover every nook and corner of the seating area. This was the kind of high-quality engineered solution that the
The Auditorium system consist of Left-CenterRight RoomMatch arrays with two units of dual 15” RoomMatch subwoofers
amplifiers from the world’s leading brand in innovative pro audio technology – Bose Professional. AIIMS Jodhpur is one of the SIX NEW AIIMS established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Institute of National Importance (INI) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) has for long been the fore-runner excellence institution in the field of medicine and medical studies. And the AIIMS institute in Jodhpur is no exception to this norm – offering curricular and extra-curricular infrastructure that’s designed to foster holistic development of their students in every aspect of life. A key highlight of the facilities and infrastructure is the sprawling auditorium; which undoubtedly makes for a visually stunning space, in addition to the fact of it playing host to
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expanse and the physical dimensions, in addition to the extensive use of certain materials which obviously increased cosmetic appeal but impugned acoustic intelligibility. It is at this point that AIIMS Jodhpur’s Engineer-In-Charge, Shri RK Joshi, SEAIIMS Jodhpur, along with his team, recognised the auditorium’s need for a special solution that could offer a high degree of intelligibility and, at the same time, be aesthetically appealing to maintain the facility’s appealing visuals. Hi-Tech Audio – the official partners for Bose Professional Systems in North India – presented the perfect solution. Manik Gupta of Hi-Tech Audio shares, “We proposed a tech solution after commissioning a thorough analysis of the venue, which involved a comprehensive acoustic modelling of the space. Based on the results derived from the analysis, and
Engineer-In-Charge, Shri RK Joshi, SE-AIIMS Jodhpur as the primary FOH system; along with Bose RoomMatch Utility series loudspeakers strewn across the flanks and ends of the auditorium space to act as the surround sound loudspeaker system. The Bose Modeler design software helped us identify a lot of reverberation and
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management had desired; And we are extremely happy to know of the management’s approval and satisfaction with the performance of the system”. The auditorium’s system consists of Left-Center-Right
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Audiovisual AN ENLIGHTENING AURAL EXPERIENCE... (Continued from page 72) RoomMatch arrays, RoomMatch RM12020, RM9020 and RM7020 modules being deployed in each array. These modules are highly steerable, thereby allowing the engineers to direct audio to a great degree of concentration to maximizing intelligibility, and, also deliver appropriate SPL with right tonal balance needed for the wide variety of applications. Two units of dual 15” RoomMatch subwoofers are included in each of the main Left and Right arrays, while the middle array which is primarily intended for centre channel content during cinema applications is shorter and devoid of any subwoofers. The surround system includes Bose RoomMatch Utility RM108 multi-utility loudspeakers, which uses the same compression drivers as the main array speakers, strategically placed across the venue to ensure crystal clear audio delivery at every seat. The
stage monitors are multi-position Bose Panaray Series loudspeakers which can cater to individual or group foldback needs. The entire system is driven by six units of highly configurable PowerMatch® amplifiers providing up to 2400W of power; while processing and overall management takes place through a modular ControlSpace Engineered Sound Processor with 12 inputs and 16 outputs; with instant control of sound system operating modes and other critical parameters available through a programmable dedicated surface mount DSP controller. “The entire loudspeaker system at the auditorium sounds so beautiful – it’s like a truly immersive surround sound experience. The system functions so wonderfully, and the quality of sound is really crisp and clear. We are so happy we chose to partner with Bose!” stated a senior member of the AIIMS Jodhpur management. And speaking about the audience’s response, EngineerIn-Charge, Shri RK Joshi, SE-AIIMS
Jodhpur stated, “Everybody absolutely loves the sound – they love the atmosphere that it provides in here, and it is so heartening to witness how deeply involved and engaged the audience gets into whatever’s happening on-stage. Kudos to the entire audio team, and great commendation to Bose Professional for offering such wonderful products.” Vibhor Khanna, Country Manager, Bose Professional India, shares, “To be associated with a prestigious name like AIIMS Jodhpur is absolutely amazing. First off, we’d like to thank the entire management at AIIMS Jodhpur for trusting Bose to deliver
the kind of world class sound experience that their magnificent auditorium truly deserves. Commendation to the Hi-Tech Audio team, who worked closely with our team of expert technical design engineers, to deliver a system architecture that’s absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. I believe the auditorium at AIIMS Jodhpur is a shining example of a truly adept and efficient performance space; and it is a matter of great pride for everyone involved with this project, that the eventual result is nothing less than spectacular sound.”
A member of the management at Keiba shares their views about the audio experience, saying “We pride ourselves for the high standards of quality in every aspect of service, and there’s absolutely no doubt that audio system we have here is an absolutely crucial aspect of it all. The system is simply fabulous. The speakers accurately reproduce all kinds of music with great ease; and has enough room to deliver a louder and more impactful audio performance whenever needed. Not only are we extremely pleased with the quality of sound, but also the system’s ease of use and lowmaintenance. And what’s even more heartening is the fact that several
patrons have complimented us on the great quality of sound here! The Rivera International team have done a great job, and we appreciate all the work, effort and dedication they’ve put into making Keiba a dining destination that sounds every bit as great as it looks!” A member of the senior management at Keiba shares “The response has been great so far, and the future seems promising. Though it’s too soon to discuss stuff like expansion plans etc, we must say that there’s a definite enticement, and these details will be made public at the right time!”
RIVERA INTERNATIONAL BOASTS MUSIC... (Continued from page 70) to fruition just the way it was envisioned. The use of products from brands like Nova, Niles, Atlas and ToneArt exemplifies the management’s knowledge and awareness of how great quality sound enhances the dining experience; and consolidates their commitment to offering nothing less than the best to their patrons. It’s been an honour and a privilege for team Rivera International to be a part of this project and help Keiba achieve the kind of high quality world class sound experience that it so truly and richly deserves.” The audio system at Keiba comprises a meticulously planned
loudspeaker scheme featuring the use of avant-garde products like the ever efficient VISIO 12 loudspeakers from NOVA Audio deployed at the main seating area, along with multiple numbers of the Rock series speakers from NILES Audio and multiple numbers of the SM82T wall-mounted speakers from ATLAS Audio covering the perimeters and common areas of the venue. The entire loudspeaker set up is powered through a fortified amplification system comprising the R series and TA series power amplifiers from ToneArt. The audio design and alignment has been worked in a manner that ensures every last inch of the venue experiences crystal clear sound and impressive aural impact.
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RIVERA INTERNATIONAL REINFORCES SPELL-BINDING AUDIO EXPERIENCE AT NOM NOM Mumbai’s Nom Nom is the quintessential tour of Asia on a plate; with faint whiffs of lemongrass and crushed dried chillis, with condiments, spices, proteins, carbohydrates and coconut-rich meals servings your palate at any given time of the day. From crystal Dimsums and Bao (with shredded chicken in black pepper sauce) to stir-fries (wok tossed chicken with Schuan pepper and broccoli in soy sauce) to the Thai green curry with Jasmine rice, and of course Tab Tim Crob and more – Nom Nom aims to please the palate and the soul alike. And much like Nom Nom’s selection of delectable cuisines— Thai, Indonesian, Singaporean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Malaysian – the ambience at the venue is evergreen and refreshing – like a warm breeze on a frigid wintery night. The open bar and kitchen concept of the venue is a fun concept – both spaces are cosy when compared to the spacious seating area which features interiors made of jute,
the table tops to the grainy kitchen wall. Even the small bar has backlit wire mesh bar apron behind vertical wooden fins with a backlit display, going well with the solid chocolate brown stone top. And the low-key Jazz music playing in the background
speakers, complemented by ever impactful VS18 subwoofer from Nova Audio. While the SM82T loudspeakers provide for high quality crystal clear mid to high frequency reproduction, the VS18 subwoofers faithfully deliver the ever-crucial low frequency fidelity
efficient and dextrous loudspeaker – versatile application without ever compromising on quality and performance. The VS18 too is similar in its applicative use – low frequency impact that’s guaranteed to amaze. And
The venue consist of an loudspeaker setup comprises of ATlas SM82T with VS18 subwoofer, SM82T loudspeaker & VS18 Subwoofers.
wood and stone – all of which prove to be aesthetically pleasing. Circular cutouts of metallic gongs and scripts sourced from China fill one wall of the rectangular space and the other is a wooden screen wall with coloured glass inserts and custom wall lights. Concentric circles are strewn everywhere, from
consummated the interiors like sweet cherry on cake. Reinforcing the lovely soothing music is the ever efficient and flamboyant professional audio system at Nom Nom, comprising an eclectic loudspeaker setup from world class brand Atlas Audio featuring the SM82T surface mounted install series
experience. Rajesh Sadarangani – director of Rivera International, the official distribution partners of Nova Audio and Atlas Audio in India – explains how their team leveraged the quality and performance of the products selected for the project, as he shares, “The SM82T is an extremely
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another great facet about the system here is how effortlessly it blends in with the décor and interiors. A great ambience built around great sound! And we at Rivera International are extremely glad to have had the chance to commission good work for a great dining venue like Nom Nom.” A member of the management at Nom Nom shares, “At the onset, we’d like to commend team Rivera International for the wonderful job they’ve done at Nom Nom. We’re extremely pleased with the quality of sound here - we can play the system loud when we want to, yet never have any complaints from our patrons about the quality of sound. That’s such an amazing thing. Our regulars love dining and lounging here at Nom Nom, and the ambience is one of the biggest attractions!”
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LIGHTING INSTALL: LOUNGE BAR
Integrated Entertainment Solutions lights up the Warehouse The Thane area of Mumbai has a new upscale lounge - The Warehouse Lounge, that has already become Thane’s happening night spot. Lighting up the dance floor is Mumbai’s premerier lighting company - IES. PT takes a look.
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arehouse Lounge is the latest nightspot in Mumbai’s City of Lakes – Thane. Located in the industrial Kothari Compound of Kokanipada area of Thane West in Central Mumbai, Warehouse Lounge is a casual dining and dance venue boasting of great menu and an equally happening ambiance. Warehouse Lounge delivers a blissful sensory experience, courtesy a high power sound system and a vibrant light-
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ing integration, which peps up the otherwise dark “warehouse” like setting. A visually minimalist Martin Audio system supplied by Integrated Entertainment Solutions (IES) has been installed at the venue, but what stands out at the new lounge is the lighting, also designed and installed by the company. The over two decade old Distribution & Trading Company and sole distributor for some of the world’s best lighting brands like Robe, Avolites and Madrix,
to name just a few, were roped in to provide complete turnkey solution for the lounge which included, Concept, Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance & Servicing for both audio and lighting. The promoters had provided a clear, simple brief that they wanted a nightspot that Thane had not seen before. “The promoters wanted an upscale place in Thane, which was missing in this part of town. There are pubs and
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clubs in Thane but none like Warehouse Lounge. The venue can easily accommodate 200-300 people. The ground level has seating on both sides with the bar located to the far end of the ground level, with a dance area in front of the bar. There is an upper deck or mezzanine level where the VIP area and DJ booth are located and additionally, there is a quieter outdoor section where people can have a smoke or can sit down and have a relaxed conversation.
The size and scale of the venue is its main USP. The place offers everything that a Thane patron would normally have had to drive to Mumbai for,” says Rasesh Parkeh of IES. Though the venue was intended to be used as a lounge (as the name suggests) for most part of the time, IES based their lighting design concept to suit a multi-utility venue. “First and foremost I made sure that I deliver a lounge effect. We achieved this by using down lights and by using LED lighting bars on Lighting Inventory the walls to create a very rich lounge 3 watts laser IES brand effect. The length of Avolite Titan Mobile the venue allowed Madrix : Software and Madrix Nebula us to use our lasers hardware to create beautiful LED pixel tubes: 625 effects transforming the lounge LED wall washer: ambience into a LED pixel tape: happening dance LED architectural linear wall washers: floor. However, I also 18 made sure that the Moving heads: 6 units lighting at the venue LED coins could also transform the ambiance of the LED dmx strip space into a meetStatic Gobo Projector: IES brand ing zone or a space Smoke and Haze Machines: DJ for product launches power if need be. If the LED pinspots: IES make venue were to use RGB Decoders : IES make warm white in the LED configuration, DMX splitters: IES make then they would be able to do lunches and casual day meetings as well. The venue can also be used for announcing a product launch by using the spotlight feature in the moving heads that we have installed. Two projectors and projection screens on either sides allows patrons to project images and videos. Even if people wanted to host a party and wanted to book the whole place, they would be able to use the venue very effectively, courtesy the lighting The venue boasts of a high ceiling of 20ft from ground level and IES ensured that they used this to their advantage. 625 LED tubes hang down from the centre of the ceiling, just above the bar in the VIP zone install,” says Parekh. MADRIX is a huge part of the installation at Warehouse Lounge delivering vibrant, symphonic effects. The venue boasts of a high ceiling of 20ft from ground level and IES ensured that they used this to their advantage. 625 LED tubes hang down from the centre of the ceiling, just above the bar in the VIP zone, while LED dots adorn the other sides of the VIP section. The Madrix software and Avolites console drives the LED tubes and LED Dots installed from the roof of the venue. The main challenge for IES was working around the structure of the roof as it was not flat and was slanted on both sides of the centre. IES had to get creative to implement the design and install the lights. “Madrix operates on three different levels – 1. It has presets already built into it, which allows you to do a lot of
stuff, which is ready to go. Once you do a little basic mapping and storing, the rest is a cakewalk and can be done by anybody very easily. 2. Based on Madrix’s original slogan, ‘Madrix – Music makes light’, MADRIX offers incredible Music2Light (M2L) effects. Based on that you could use your sound to generate colours, patterns and generate incredible designs. You have a sound output that comes out of your sound desk, goes into your computer and you could use the music that you are playing to drive it; it’s that simple. 3. Madrix allows us to program designs. As a part of our installation package, we have also given them a programmer and he has programmed certain features, and the venue has a LJ who works with us to un-
derstand what we are doing and learn how to use the hardware and software features.” The challenge for Parekh while designing the lighting for the Warehhouse Lounge was to take into consideration, not only the target clientele, but also the number of promoters involved in the project. Seven promoters backed the project and each one had a vision, which needed to be taken into account, while also taking into deliberation the Architect’s vision. “The promoters are new entrants in the hospitality business and each of them comes from diverse business backgrounds. There were pro and cons to this. People who have not been in the hospitality industry cannot visualize beyond a point but the beauti-
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ful part of working with them was that they were extremely particular about details. Everything was conceptualised and planned to the T. Only after I had worked on several Autocad drawings and explained the entire concept of the tubes, lasers, LED dots, projectors etc., after all the promoters had vetted the plans and come back with their own version and I had gone back to them with my renditions was the design approved. The challenge for me was to see that all seven of them were happy,” he says. The lighting installation that took about a month and a half to be completed, today stands testament to the twenty-year expertise of IES as one of the premiere companies in the field of pro lighting.
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Heart & Soul Avolites Arena The Avolites Arena is the ideal desk for festivals, theatres and anywhere that a larger control surface is required. It combines the popular interface of the Tiger Touch II with more live control than ever before. Main features: • 40 precision playback faders in three pageable groups. • 20 programmable macro executor buttons. • 3 metal shaft optical attribute encoders. • 4 optical playback encoder pots. • 15.6” vibrant main touch screen with brightness control. • 7” vibrant secondary touch screen. • 6 mono LCD screens for digital fader legends. • Ergonomic trim and carry handles • Robust stainless and zinc treated steel construction – built for life on the road • Includes 4-port managed Gigabit network switch • OpticalCON Stage link output, with an optional second link • 8 physical 5-pin XLR opto-isolated DMX out, up to 16 • universes over ArtNet or streaming ACN – total of 8192 console channels. • Compatible with Titan Net – up to 64 universes, total of 32,768 system channels. • 4 Ethercon Gigabit primary network connection with a battery maintained managed switch supporting Titan Net, ArtNet and streaming ACN. • 1 Ethercon Gigabit secondary Network connection for Titan Net, ArtNet and streaming ACN. • 1 standard OpticalCON stage link output, to connect to industry standard network switches with optical support. • SMPTE Timecode/LTC input 3-pin XLR (transformer isolated). • Trigger inputs on ¼” jack, suitable for foot switches. • Audio in on stereo ¼” jack for Audio Triggering. • Headphone 3.5mm jack conveniently placed on the front panel. • 4 USB3 ports – 1 front, 3 rear. • Two 3-pin XLR dimmable lamp connector
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• Optional extras: Flight Case, Dimmable Lamp x2, Cover Technical Specifications: • Dimensions (mm): 1072 x 428 x 150 • Weights: 23kg 44kg
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ChamSys QuickQ Console QuickQ consoles consist of three different models - QuickQ 10, QuickQ 20 and QuickQ 30. These consoles designed with a quick and easy user interface, 9.7” touch screen, and a comprehensive feature-set that bring simplicity and power to the small console market. Built-in Wi-Fi allows for remote control from a tablet or phone, which can also serve as a 2nd external monitor. These consoles are ideal for students, volunteers, or parttime operators, and comfortable to use even by professionals on small-scale shows. Main Features include: • Design: Simple user interface; Easy navigation; Large touch screen with easy and intuitive graphical interface • Console Output Capacity: No limit on number of fixtures, only by number of universes supported • User Interface: Modeled on smart phone icon interface and gesture support; Intuitive interface allowing simple control of all fixture attributes; supports pinching for zooming and scrolling. The remote app is identical to that on the console display • Playback Faders: Dedicated Grand Master fader; Dedicated Cue Stack Control section; 10 multi-purpose Cue Stack/Chase faders; Playbacks compatible with and aid progression towards MagicQ • Fixture Faders: Fader for Intensity Control; Flash button; Fixture, Group and Cue modes; RGB LED shows current mode/ state; 40 fixture faders • Networking: QuickQ supports output of DMX over network via ArtNet/sACN/Pathport
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Colour Control: A dedicated “colour control area” with Hue and Saturation encoders, and a pair of additional buttons for colour control • Ports: 2 USB ports for loading and saving shows, and for optional keyboard and mouse audio input and output; In-built WIFI port for simple connection of tablets and smart phones • Offline Software: Offline editor available for both Windows and Mac; includes MagicVis visualizer; Replicates entire QuickQ console software excluding output Tech Specifications: • Touch Screen: 9.7” • Universes Supported: 4 • DMX Outputs 5-Pin XLR: 3 • Fixtures Supported: 2048 • Fixture Faders: 40 • Attribute Encoders: 4 • Master Faders: 10 Multiple Function Playbacks • Cue Stacks: Multiple • USB: 2 • External Monitor: 1920 x 1080 HDMI • Supports Moving Lights: LEDs, Dimmers & Movers • Size (WDH mm): 760 x 350 x 106 • Weight: 6.1 kg
Eaton FLX S48 FLX S48 has double the power with intuitive and hands-on control of up to 96 fixtures, and a touch monitor output to provide quick access to palettes and an overview of the show. Main Features include: • 97 playbacks • 96 groups, 4 x 96 palettes (Colour, Beamshape, Position, Effect)
The console is the heart and soul of any lighting design and choosing the right one from the array available in the market can get daunting. Here, we feature some lighting consoles, which exhibit great technology. The product focus section is intended only as a guide and does not endorse any product.
• DVI-D output for optional external touch screen (1024 x 768) • Multi-touch interfaces for Colour & Moving Lights • Free mobile apps for wireless control of your ZerOS console on iOS and Android devices • Multi-lingual step-by-step touch screen guidance • 7” multi-touch screen • Colour picking, mixing & image capture • Mood Boards by LEE Filters • Additive, subtractive and HSV control • Store single or multiple cues on each of the playbacks • Two XLR Outputs (1 x 5 pin + 1 x 3 pin) Technical Specification: • Hardware 48 Multifunctional Faders (channels or playbacks, with select or go buttons) 4 embedded encoder wheels with select buttons 1 5-pin XLR connector for DMX and RDM 1 3-pin XLR connector for DMX and RDM 1 Universe (upgradable to 2) over Ethernet using Art-Net 4 or sACN 2 multipurpose USB ports • Software - capacity 96 Fixture Controls (using single or multiple DMX channels) 97 Playbacks (equivalent of Cue Stacks, Submasters or Chases) 10,000 cues • 4 x 96 Palettes (Colour, Beamshape, Position, Effect) 96 groups • Electrical Supply voltage range: 100 - 240V AC; MAX 2A Frequency: 50 - 60Hz Operating temperature: +5 to +40° C
Work Pro LightShark The LightShark range comprises of LS-Core and the LS-1 console with built-in LightShark engine software. The LS-1 brings together the best features from the world
of innovative software-only lighting control and marries them to an intuitive, ergonomic hardware control surface. The LS-Core omits the LS-1’s hardware control surface but offers exactly the same lighting control software, processing power, and smartphone/tabletbased software control interface. Main Features include: • Designed for fast programming, avoiding repetitive tasks. • Supports DMX-512, Art-Net, ACN, MIDI, UDP, OSC & HTTP. • Multi-touch UI • 8 DMX universes: 4096 channels to manage a complete show. • Supports OSC control software or a MIDI console connection. • 10 main playback faders. • 20 virtual playbacks: manage 30 playbacks in total. • Manual crossfade • Cross-platform • Extended Cue memory: Up to 1200 cues. • Fanning function: Quick access to fanning. • Built-in FX engine • Submaster FX size & speed • RGB & CMY Color Picker Technical Specifications of LS-1: • Connectors: 2x DMX output (XLR 3-pin and 5-pin); Ethernet port (TCP/IP, ArtNet, sACN); 2x USB ports; Connection for desk lamp: XLR 3-pin • Weight & Dimensions: 3.7 kg & 430 x 330 x 100 mm • Power & Current: Integrated power supply • Operating voltage: 90-250V, 50/60Hz
Jands Vista T2 Console The T2 is the most popular all-in-one lighting package of Jands Vista. It provides all the features that make the Vista such a great live desk. Main features: • Control panel (Pen Tablet) Wacom 15″Pen-Tablet LCD (1024 x 768) 12 user configurable function buttons 2 sets Blue, Green, Yellow, Red modifier buttons 2 Pen modifier buttons Power and Help buttons 4 Wacom tablet control / configuration buttons Grand Master (rotary) fader and DBO button • Playback Controls 15 Playbacks, 10 with faders and flash buttons, 5 without
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Split mode allows control of up to 40 Clips Playbacks can be configured for control of Groups, Presets and more Page Up / Down buttons • Super Playback Controls Playback with 2 faders and buttons Go, Pause, Back, Skip Forward, Skip Reverse, Skip to Start, Skip to End but- tons Utilises LCD and Encoder wheels for display and real time control of play back and other advanced functions. • Programming Controls 3 Encoder Wheels with associated Blue / White LCD Next / Previous buttons 12 context sensitive function buttons • DMX Output 8192 Channels (16 Universes) • Input and Output Connections 4 DMX outputs 1 Ethernet / Network port (compatible with Art-Net and Pathport) 3 USB2 connectors Linear Time code input MIDI in/thru/out RS232 COM port 2 External Monitor Outputs 2 Desk lamp outlets Audio mic, line in and line out sockets Trigger input / output † 2 VGA Monitor Outputs (with support for Wacom pen-displays and selected ELO touchscreens) Technical Specifications: • Connectors: 2x DMX output ( • Technical Specifications Dimensions (w d h): 861mm x 638mm x 210mm Weight: Net 38kg Shipping 55kg Technical Specifications Processor – Pentium® M 1.8GHz Memory – 1 GByte Hard Drive – 120GB Ultra ATA Hard drive Optical Drive – CD-RW Drive (52/24/52X) Keyboard – 88 button compact key board Trackpad – Cirque 2 button GlidePoint® trackpad
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MARKET FOCUS – LIGHTING
The Lighting Trail Lighting, lasers and lighting console sales and distribution has grown robustly across the Indian market. Lighting engineer and founder of artist and event management agency, Mixtape - Naveen Deshpande, talks to PT about the current trends in lighting and growth and future of the Indian lighting industry.
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The demand for professional lighting equipment has grown in both rental as well as the fixed install market. Top end rental companies today stock the world’s leading brands in entertainment lighting like Clay Paky, Robe and Martin Lighting, however expensive, as top end lighting designers demand this quality in their riders with international top acts performing in India. “When it comes to Indian Lighting market and its growth in the past decade in terms of technology and equipment, then it’s safe to say we won’t get electrocuted now :) (Joking). There has been a tremendous growth. We are obviously a bit behind in terms of fixtures reaching our continent at the same time it is launched but I am happy to see the competitive inventory being introduced in the market by different vendors. It clearly shows there is an urge to grow and cope up with technology and inventory available outside of India. While designing the lighting for an event or venue, creative decisions are primarily dependent on two things i.e. type of content and available inventory. Most of the established vendors in India have pretty much everything I need so I work backward and design accordingly,” says Deshpande. Stage lighting for big music acts driven by EDMs and International pop and rock stars has grown rapidly in India, and with more international artistes expected to perform in the coming years, rental companies find it necessary to boast of a global quality inventory. However, often the budgets aren’t planned or allocated properly for these big acts. “As a designer and being into the event management world, changes and budget are always an inevitable part, but I have been quite fortunate to
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work with clients who understand the creative approach of lighting. If the idea resonates, then most of the time they come ahead to support what you have in mind. Changes, budgets, adjustments will always be a criteria in the event management world. The resources to bring the creative ideas to life are getting better now, especially, in terms of budgets. It’s just been a few years since the artists, music festivals and big events have started demanding LD’s, so there definitely is a need and it’s only going to get better from here.”
Naveen Deshpande started out as a drummer for death metal band Black Hole
Theory. He has also worked as a radio jockey at a Planet M store in Pune as a teenager. Practically, Naveen grew up alongside the very nascent indie rock scene in the country. As this scene evolved, mutated and branched into alternative rock, fusion, electronic and other live music avenues, he used his passion for music and penchant for the business to stack up experience in managing bands, booking shows, dealing with promoters and venues, and eventually producing shows. The main forte of his company – Mixtape, is artist management, bookings, touring and
Technology Trends
event management. Also, as an extension under events, the company has set up a
“From the kind of lighting inventory available and popular in the Indian market, I really like the new Martin line of fixtures. The VDO sceptron, Dotron series has been on top of my mind and I have been trying out few ideas on how I can integrate the same in my shows. I am waiting for the Martin Vipers to hit the market soon. Last year at the NH7 Weekender Festival, I was fortunate enough to use Showtech Sunstrips, which have been my favorite from then on, and they look fantastic. Some of the stuff, which is picking up now are the B - Eyes, Shapeshifters currently available all over India,” he says. “If we talk about the widespread infiltration of cheap Chinese products, which are of low-quality, then very honestly, it’s a never-ending fight,
festivals, touring artists and corporate events.
Ground Control division which handles lighting and A/V design for multiple music Deshpande being a trained light engineer is still progressing on the path to make this lighting and AV collective the go-to solution provider for any kind of light design requirement in the country.
especially in India. Although I am glad that Avolites and grandMA have joined hands together to work on this issue. Hopefully, we will have the replica police in India too. I have built my career on Avolites, so, I still use it for a lot of my shows. I have also started using grandMA very recently, so I am still exploring that side of technology. My gear list depends on the kind of show I am doing,” he adds. To create a perfect stage, visual content has to be holistic and lasers have been an important aspect of lighting in recent years on stage as well as entertainment venues like pubs,
Passionately sharing your experiences and knowledge with others is the only way to nurture and help the lighting industry grow in India.
clubs and lounges. “The next big thing that comes into focus is lasers. It just opens up another spectrum altogether. Although, I haven’t seen much use of lasers in India except for the international touring acts but I am definitely keen to use them myself and see how I can integrate lights, AV and lasers together.”
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Future “The main difference between the lighting industry in India and the lighting industry in developed economies is of safety. I think before anything we all need to ensure that we set good safety standards for all the people working in the lighting world. We are growing pretty fast but it’s important for us to not ignore the foundation of any field i.e. safety. In the next five years, the lighting market in India, in terms of stage show lighting, is only going to get better and better and I am really glad to be a part of these avant-garde times,” Deshpade enthuses. “A quick advice to the newcomers would be that lighting design is a never-ending creative process and every day you will learn something new so being humble to everyone working with you would be the best way. Passionately sharing your experiences and knowledge with others is the only way to nurture and help the lighting industry grow in India.”
LEARNING TO FLY
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R Rahman’s North America tour was a somewhat a life changing experience for me whilst I was looking forward to the 10 city tour. Months of planning was going into choice of rental house & audio production and at that time the only thing that was confirmed audio wise, was the India Audio team consisting of a consortium of like minded thinkers towards a common goal of exemplary audio for this milestone tour. Technical details isn’t the scope of this foreword, what I would like to talk about was the things I learnt in this journey and how it can apply to you too. For starters, the taking home from this expedition that hit a home run with me was the sheer prowess at which the local riggers put our installations up in each of their venues and the manner in which they achieved their objectives be it bridles, dead hangs. They were all amazing and this counts for the years of training and the specialist skill set they possess. Now this comes to an important point I am making that, I am always told by promoters and production professionals that these venues are “Union” venues and we have to work as per their norms and how it’s a pain in the butt to do so, I beg to differ here and have seen immense benefits of working with the local union. For one, they know the venue extremely well, they can fly and provide you the rigging points at a speed the most experience riggers won’t be able to since they don’t know the demographics or the load bearing capacities and the local laws of H&S. Now coming from someone like me who would come to load-in at 5:30 AM with the Production Manager, I would stare into the roof just watching these
guys move with stealth and speed proving the rigging to the audio, video & lighting service providers in their positions without any shouting or screaming or accidents or near misses and this was the most admirable thing I experienced in the United States Of America. I came home procuring a lot of the rigging gear and venue measuring apparatus they used and I was just like a trainee rigger, Learning to Fly! The audio systems engineers too, I worked with three unique blokes who had a trick up his sleeve and a workflow that I could write home about. Now being the Audio Director and Systems Engineer for the project there is always going to be a clash of opinions or a different design strategy on rigging and aligning the PA systems. The first thing I would do to break the ice with the A1 was to tell them “Lets do this together like a democracy on decisions and lets in that journey learn and gain from each others experience and expertise” Now that worked like a huge deal breaker and I left the US making friends rather than rubbing egos, whilst one of my Co-Systems Engineers had a Celiac disease, I made sure he got appropriate meals whilst he was taking boxes in the air. We have to cover up for each other in order to work and this is the genesis of making friends and earning respect rather than leaving a graveyard of relationships. Now each one of them taught me something about tuning and alignment that I took home as a treasure whilst I passed on my most coveted dexterity of accurately and consistently measuring the ‘Phase Response’ of the subwoofers in return for their work/ skill/knowledge and the best thing is
that even when I came back home some of them went on phone calls to discuss my ideology on calibration, alignment, digital audio transport and systems control. Now this really made me feel so touched that despite me being probably sitting barely a mile away from some of my colleagues they don’t ask me these questions and we have systems engineers/ techs two continents away wanting to learn from my ‘Design Education’ which led me to a greater sense of responsibility to now move from intrinsic knowledge to elemental knowledge in the field of audio systems design and engineering. Another praiseworthy thing about the systems engineers and even the venue sound guys and girls whose PA’s we plugged into when we could not rig boxes in every nook and cranny. They followed me like my shadow making sure that every seat, every punter, every fan even in the upper gantry’s of the stadiums, nosebleed seats of the arenas and the pan corners of the sheds heard immaculate audio because isn’t this what we are here for, the fans and their sonic experience of the show even though they might have bought the most humble tickets they must hear the sound like they are at the console. I would go to the hotel room every night exhausted because my systems colleagues and me would fine comb every seat in the venue for the best sound, this wasn’t a challenge, it is a old habit and a personal mandate that virus spread like an epidemic with the audio crew. The rental house we worked with was a company I would shake in my formative years to read what they achieved with Metallica and to synergize with them on this tour
was a dream for a boy ‘fan’ of the Delicate Sound of their “Thunder” Audio. They have taught me a thing or two about deployments and meeting some of the guys who have such immense experience working with the best artists in the world was just humbling and its not the artist rooms and catering that you learn, it’s backstage, loading dock over donuts and coffee where the wisdom of the road comes from and for this, I am blessed to have been chosen to be the person to look after the sound of the most iconic artist of our generation. My team without whom, I am nothing in the entire scheme of things. I want to thank you forward thinkers, dreamers and go-getters from the bottom of my heart, you pushed the boat out of this project and the very fact that you guys learnt all the songs, solos and put your cumulative years of experience into a 3 hour show what normally has always been a clinical job to a creative one and during our meetings the one thing I kept pushing you guys was our tour audio hash tag #ArtisanSound I am so proud you lived unto it. I thank my stars and all the people whose positive energies have brought me here and made me realize, I came here for a purpose and that’s called a sonic life. Thank You! Karma.....
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CORPORATE GUEST THE SHARP END China manufactured lighting gear is becoming a staple on Indian live stages. But what are the repercussions (or not)! Seasoned lighting designer Atul Sonpal discusses the consequences of being at the sharp end of the business.
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n recent years, the Indian lighting industry has seen a tremendous growth. A decade ago, we had to rely on international lighting designers for many shows because India had only a handful of designers (including me). We would design lighting for International artistes in India, as well as Indian artistes touring abroad. I have gone to Australia for AR Rahman shows and have done lot of shows all around the world, which are very much in tandem with international standards. In terms of inventory, all the equipment had to be sourced from Mumbai at one point in time. But, today almost every tier 1 city has its own cluster of lighting distributors and engineers, who are capable, well equipped and trained enough to deliver whatever is needed for the show. Even in non-metro cities like Indore, Nagpur and Pune, the growth of the industry is very much visible. There was a time when laser lights were not easily available in the market, but today, the Indian market has an array of choices. Technology too is evolving rapidly with regular updates on products.
Challenges Although the lighting industry is on the upward curve with continuous growth, there are certain roadblocks, with budget constraints being one of them. Lighting is the life of every show; every big stage requires a lot of lighting, which cannot be compromised. Every client wants a great show with great lighting effects on stage, but no one wants to pay for it. Very few shows in India have the kind of budget, which would allow us to use only branded equipment. This is the reason why some of the better products from major brands are missing from rental inventories. In order to meet the requirements and expectations of the client, lighting rental companies have to choose cheap Chinese products over good branded products. Years ago, I was charging Rs 50 to 60 lakhs per award night, but now I am doing those same shows for 10
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lakhs, because of budget issues. The first thing that every client says is I do not have the budget, but they all want a good show. In order to match their tastes and requirements, we have to use Chinese products. Nevertheless, the industry is evolving gradually and many suppliers are demanding good quality equipment. In the next couple of years, India will witness a shift to quality products. The other major challenge is the limited set-up time we get. Even for big EDMs and Music Festivals, we get only one night for set-up, in which we have to complete the loading, trussing, light installations, cabling, testing, take care of work force, security & safety measures etc. We have to do this in a very short span of time so that the sound people can then fly their speaker systems and the artistes can take the stage for the final rehearsal. Only few big budget shows give us ample time and enough budgets.
Indian market & Chinese products Chinese products have become an integral part of the Indian lighting market and I don’t think that the market can survive without it. Chinese products have captured 90% percent of the market. This has led to a catch 22 kind of situation. The cheap costs of the lights allow us to use more inventory and lighting effects on stage, which in turn makes the show look good. The client is happy, so again the next time they offer us the same measly budget. We are trying to change this trend from our end with the help of visionary clients. For instance, we used only quality lights for AR Rahman shows, as I had support from
Atul Sonpal, Lighting Designer, Jagmag Electricals A.R. Rahman’s production team, as Mr. Rahman is very quality conscious. The artiste too has to be like-minded; unfortunately, most other Indian artistes do not care about the sound and lighting gear used on stage. Claypaky is the first company in the world to introduce the Sharpy to the lighting market, but the Chinese came out with cheap copies and they have now earned more than Claypaky has in the Indian market. If one Clay Paky costs 2.50 lakhs, in the same amount you can get six to eight Chinese lights. Small rental companies go for cheaper lights with the ideology that even if two lights fail, the other six will work and there isn’t a huge difference in the effects that both the lights deliver. Adding to this dilemma is the fact that big brands come up with a new products every three-four months. For instance, Claypaky came out with a Super Sharpy after the Sharpy, but bigger rental companies who brought the Sharpy, have not yet got their ROI from the earlier Sharpy. Meanwhile the Chinese have already copied the Super Sharpy and even a small rental company has a higher version than the bigger rental companies have.
Investment on Lighting Consoles When it boils down to the controllers however, all companies want a good quality original brand because the console is the heart and soul of
Claypaky came out with a Super Sharpy, but bigger rental companies who brought the earlier Sharpy, have not yet got their ROI . Meanwhile the Chinese have already copied the Super Sharpy and even a small rental company has a higher version than the bigger rental companies have.
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any lighting design. It is the console, which makes the lights, work the way they do. Most companies do not invest in Chinese consoles because if there is a problem in the console, it can ruin the entire show; none of the lights will work. In contrast, if you have 100 Chinese lights and 10 are not working, nobody will even notice. There are of course Chinese companies who make copies of Avolites and sell it at one tenth of the price of Avolites, but there are few takers for this. Also, most brands come out with new consoles only once in two-three years, unlike the light inventory, wherein new lights can be found in the market every quarter.
Market for Big Brands International shows and EDMs typically have international brands like Claypaky, Robe, Martin etc. on their riders. Therefore, for big popular brands, the market in India lies in shows with international artistes, for which big rental companies need to be equipped with good equipment. In order for all lighting companies to invest in quality brands, we need many more international artistes coming down to India. Nobody wants to invest in expensive lighting for just one or two shows in a year, but yes, if in a month there are two shows then more companies are bound to invest in quality equipment.
Market Growth I have been working in the industry from last 25 years and year after year the industry is just growing. A decade or two decades ago there were only six to seven lighting companies in India, but now there are 60-70 lighting companies. This growth is mainly because of the Chinese products market though.
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: PR LIGHTING
PR Lighting flexing its muscles globally Interview with Sasha Xiong – Deputy General Manager, Intl. Sales Division
Sasha Xiong of PR Lighting with Davinder Wadhwa of MSS Pvt. Ltd.
Starting operations from a 1,000 sq.mt., workshop in Downtown Guangzhou with a staff of 20-30, Pearl River Lighting (as it was known then) has come a long way. Graduating from being an OEM to designing and manufacturing their own brands, with a team of 70 to 80 engineers working in the R&D team, PR lighting (as it is now called) are making noticeable strides into the India market, supported strongly by distributors Modern Stage Service Pvt. Ltd. PT met up with Sasha Xiong, Deputy General Manager, Intl. Sales Division, PR Lighting Ltd. to know the whole story.
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hich was the first lighting innovation that identified PR lighting as an original manufacturer and major brand? PR started business very early in 1984 as an OEM. In 1990, PR developed the first intelligent lighting in China and in 1994 PR developed the first moving light in China. Therefore, PR has number of firsts to its credit. In the year 2000, we started promoting the PR brand internationally.
it was not an easy decision to switch from being an OEM manufacturer, to manufacturing your own brand. It was a decision that lost the company its existing customers. However, Mr. Liang’s vision, backed by a strong R&D and sales team helped PR lighting to grow in the international market. What were the main milestones in the 30-year history of PR Lighting?
What were the main factors that helped PR Lighting develop international identity, recognition and respect?
PR came up with important innovations like the first moving head and the first intelligent light, which I consider as milestones in the history of the com-
It was the vision of PR founder Mr. Dave Liang that helped the company develop international identity, because it’s not very easy to develop your own brand in the international market. Also,
pany. PR Lighting was also invited to formulate the industry standard by the government and it was the only lighting manufacturer, which was invited. Another milestone was in the year 2010,
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when PR became the main supplier for the Asian Games. In 2016, PR started developing the Aqua waterproof series. All these can be regarded as milestones in the history of PR lighting. Are PR Lighting product innovations driven by demands from the international markets? Actually, both, international as well as domestic market! China’s domestic market is very strong and it is the biggest market in the world. It was a good decision to develop for both markets. PR started with the international market and in time progressed towards the domestic market. Now the domestic market is getting very strong. How much has PR Lighting invested into Research & Development?
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PR has been investing a lot of money for R&D because new products are the lifeline of PR. Every year PR is investing a big amount of money for new product innovation. We also invest a lot in pre-product development activities and basic research. We also collaborate with some of the Chinese Universities and Institutes with academics related to the lighting industry, and develop some programmes together for development of new innovative lighting technology. It’s not necessary however that we have to implement it immediately into our products. PR Lighting has made a huge investment in the lighting industry’s future, by setting up the above-mentioned collaborations with institutions and universities. What kind of tie-up do
you have with the institutions? Sometimes we need to design some optical systems, especially when the lights are complicated like moving heads for instance. By collaborating with the institutes, we have the resources and we are able to ally with optical experts, who can give us various suggestions. Sometimes we also invite the professors to PR, because they are specialized in optical systems. This collaboration enables us to learn a lot from each other. How big is your R&D and production team? From time to time we have about 70 to 80 engineers working in our R&D team. More than the number of people, it’s about the factory production line. During the peak season, PR has a record of having more than 800 people working in the factory. Now we are trying to get the work efficiency even higher, so we don’t need so many workers, but still we are trying to reach the same production with the same production capacity. Do you think that because US has
India for sure is a tough competitor to the other markets and is in future going to be one of the best markets. America, South America and Southeast Asia also have very good markets. Tell us a little bit about your engagement with the Indian market and have you enjoyed it? I like the India market as it is a potential market. We have great partners here in Modern Stage Service Pvt. Ltd. I know them since 2004 and they’ve been very good partners. PR lighting has developed a very good relationship with our partners and the Indian market has been keeping up since then. Where is the growth in India for PR Lighting? In which segment? Indian market has seen fluctuations. Around three or four years ago it was on the downslide, but since the last few years we can see that demand for lighting has been increasing rapidly due to the de-
Middle East used to be one of the biggest markets, but in the recent years, the economy has been bad, so we have seen a downslide there. India for sure is a tough competitor to the other markets and is in future going to be one of the best markets.
many concerts and live shows they demand for more in terms of lighting design and fixtures. Or is it that China too has many big live shows and fixed installs that demand for state-of-theart fixtures? I think that every market has its own different periods of saturation. The US has been a developed market for many years and its now getting saturated. This market has become stable, while China is a developing market for PR and many more lighting manufacturers. The reason why the demand in China is so huge is because it’s developing, but other markets like Europe and US are developed, so their requirement or demand is now very much stable.
veloping economy of the country. We see that both the Government and end users are investing more in entertainment. Which is the biggest market in India? I think Mumbai is a good market, but it is a very competitive market. Bangalore is a good market, as also, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi. Any new launches from PR in the near future? Yes. The latest new launch in India is the AQUA 480 waterproof large aperture beam, ideal for outdoor entertainment, concert,
China is obviously the biggest market for PR. Which are the other big markets, besides China?
stadium and all kinds of activities.
Actually, we have some good markets in different territories. Middle East used to be one of the biggest markets, but in the recent years, the economy has been bad, so we have seen a downslide there.
it last year.
We started developing it three years ago and officially launched We will launch many new products in the near future and we will have certain significant product launches every year.
Product Focus
Moving Heads
Wash…Beam…Spot….Action Former year had a lot to offer in the Moving Head segment. PT lines up some interesting debuts
Martin Harman MAC Encore Wash CLD MAC Encore Wash CLD is an LED-based alternative to the MAC Viper Wash DX designed to produce rich color and premium white light in a wide variety of applications where light quality is critical. Main Features include: • Flicker-free operation—LED driver frequency suitable for all camera applications. • Whisper-silent—Combines convection and forced air cooling with user-selectable output vs. sound level control. • Fully electronic dimmer/shutter control with various dimming curves and tungsten red-shift emulation. • Variable CTO—daylight to tungsten CCT control and expansion of the CMY palette that stays true to the black body curve. • Color wheel—6 interchangeable dichroic filters + open. • Fresnel lens: 1:4 zoom—precise, silent and fast zoom. • PC lens (optional): 1:5 zoom—precise, silent and fast zoom. • Internal barndoor system with two shutter blades and iris. • Animotion FX System—Internal dimming effect macros for stunning 3D mid-air and projection effects. Technical Specification: • Physical: Length: 452 mm (17.8 in.); Width (across yoke): 480 mm (18.9 in.); Height (maximum): 755 mm (29.8 in.);
Height (head straight up): 745 mm (29.4 in.); Weight: 28.5 kg (62.9 lb.) • Dynamic Effects: Color Mixing: CMY, independently variable 0 - 100%; Color Temperature Control: Variable 6000 - 2700 K; Color Wheel: 6 x interchangeable dichroic filters + open, indexing, continuous rotation, random color; Focus: Range varies with zoom angle, from approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) / 6 m (19.7 ft.) to infinity Zoom: Motorized Pan: 540° Tilt: 268° • Control and Programming DMX channels: 24 16-bit control: Dimming, pan and tilt Movement control options: Tracking and vector DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20 Transceiver: Opto-isolated RS-485 • Optics Light source: 6000 K white LEDs Total LED engine power: 468 W Minimum LED lifetime: 50 000 hours (to >80% luminous output)
Ayrton GHIBLI GHIBLI is Ayrton’s first LED spot luminaire that is factory-equipped with a framing system designed to offer lighting designers unlimited creative possibilities without any compromise. Main Features include: • Fitted with an LED module using a highoutput, low-etendue monochromatic white light source calibrated at 7,500K • The proprietary optical system, equipped with a 137 mm frontal lens, has 13 highquality lenses, delivering an 8:1 zoom ratio and a zoom range of 7°to 56° • CMY colour mixing system combined with a variable CTO and a six-position complementary colour wheel to produce
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an infinite palette of pastels and saturated colours • The effects section includes two wheels with interchangeable HD glass gobos. Technical Specifications: • OPTICS: 13 elements 8:1 zoom high resolution optic system Beam aperture: 7°to 56° 137 mm front lens for ultimate perfor- mance • LIGHT SOURCE: 30K low-etendue White Light Engine Total luminaire output: up to 23,000 lumens CRI: up to 90 with High CRI filter Rated source life: up to 25,000 hours • POWER SUPPLY: 100 to 240 Volts – 50/60Hz Power 900 W max • OPERATING PARAMETERS: (Ta max): 45° C (113° F) (Ta min): -10° C (14° F) Minimum usage distance: 2.0 m • SIZE: Product: 494 x 729 x 281 mm (l x h x d) Flight-case Foam: 545 x 765 x 360 mm (l x h x d) • WEIGHT: Product: 35.6 KG
PR LIGHTING AQUA 480 BWS Chauvet Rogue R2X Spot Rogue R2X Spot offers incredible value with a stunning range of colors and effects, all supported by professional quality engineering. Main features include: • Intense 300 W LED light engine for punchy, bold beams • Two color wheels with 7 colors, split color ability, and continuous variable speed scrolling • Two gobo wheels • 16-bit LED dimming for ultimate fade control • RDM enabled for remote addressing and trouble shooting • Selectable LED maximum output to match legacy Rogue R2 Spots • Selectable PWM settings to maintain flicker-free operation on camera • Simple and complex DMX channel profiles for programming versatility Technical Specification: • OPTICAL Light Source: 1 LEDs (CW) 300 W, (8.7 amps), 7,836 K, 50,000 hours life expec- tancy Beam Angle: 16.5°
Field Angle: 16.5° Lumens – Source: 23,000 Lumens – Output: 11,000 Illuminance (total): 9,187 lux @ 5 m Selectable PWM: 600 Hz, 1,200 Hz, 6,000 Hz, 15,000 Hz • CONSTRUCTION / PHYSICAL Dimensions: 16.1 x 13.5 x 19.25 in Weight (single unit): 47.8 lb (21.7 kg) • CONNECTIONS Power Connection: Edison (local) plug to Neutrik powerCON Power Input: Neutrik powerCON Power Output: Neutrik powerCON Data Connectors: 3- and 5-pin XLR Cable Length (power): 5 ft (1.5 m)
Robe MegaPointe MegaPointe is an all-in-one fixture, whose bright sharp parallel beams, excellent gobo projection, precise movement, smooth CMY colour mixing and dimming plus a multitude of beam splitting, wash and shaping effects, allows the users to unleash their creativity. Main Features include: • Light Source: Osram Sirius HRI 470 W RO • Light Output: MEGA bright 2.200.000 lx @ 5 m • Zoom Range: 1.8° – 21°beam mode, 3° – 42°spot mode • Effects: CMY mixing, rotating and static gobo wheel, animation wheel, 12 beam and flower effects Technical Specifications: • SOURCE Lamp: Discharge short arc lamp with integrated reflector Approved model: Osram Sirius HRI 470 W RO Lifetime: 1.500 hours @ 470W Standard mode, 2.000 hours @ 380W Eco mode CRI: 80/90 CCT Light Output: 6.300 K, CCT Lamp: 7.500 K Control: Automatic and remote on/off • OPTICAL SYSTEM Zoom range: 1.8° – 21°beam mode; 3° – 42°spot mode Output lens diameter: 150 mm Fixture total lumen output: 20.375 lm Light output: Beam mode 1.8° : 2.200.000 lx @ 5 m; Beam mode 1.8° : 137.500 lx @ 20 m; Spot mode 3° : 715.300 lx @ 5 m; Spot mode 3° : 44.710 lx @ 20 m • MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Height: 640 mm (25.2”) - head in vertical position Width: 396 mm (15.6”) Weight: 22 kg (48.5 lbs)
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AQUA 480 BWS is IP65 moving light, designed to provide 3 features in 1. It has adopted PR patented technology, combines advanced 480W lamp with superb optical system, ideal for outdoor entertainment, concert, stadium and other lighting applications. Main features: • Light Source: USHIO PR 480(480W), (6900±300K), 1,500 hrs • Input Voltages: 100V~240V AC, 50/60Hz • Power Consumption: 650W@220V • Strobe: double shutter blades, 0.3~25 F.P.S with macros • Prism: 3 prisms (standard: 2x8-facet circular prisms and 1x4-facet linear prism) +frost plus open, bi-directional rotation with variable speeds (optional: 3-facet, 16- facet circular/linear/gradient prisms) • Light Angle: beam mode: 0° ~2.8° ; spot mode: 2.8° ~60° ; wash mode: 10° ~60° • Head Movement: pan 540º and tilt 270º with auto position correction and adjustable speed. • Channels: short mode 22 channels, standard mode 30 channels and extended mode 34 channels Technical Specifications: • Input Voltages: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz • Power Consumption: 650W@220V • Light Source: USHIO PR 480(480W), (6900±300K, 1 ,500 hrs) • Strobe: Double shutter blades, 0.3-25 F.P.S • Head Movement: Pan 540° , tilt 270°with auto position correction • Spot mode: 2 so -60° • Wash mode: 10° -60° • Control: International DMX512, 3 pins and 5 pins interface; Short mode 22 channels, standard mode 30 channels and extended mode 34 channels Self-test mode • Weight: Net weight: 42Kg
Indian Distributor : Modern Stage Service (Projects) For more information contact: Davinder Wadhwa | Email: info@mssworld.com
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LIGHTING TODAY
T
The Bright Spark
Viraf Pocha
he Sun is the life source of Earth and the Planets. Both its presence and its absence contribute so totally to all existence. The rest of the Living world accept darkness and adapt. Man is not easily pleased. He has free will and so goes about tidying his surroundings and making things work for all his sensory pleasures. Some say that to enjoy life while the sun was warming the other half of the world he got up to all sorts of tricks to see what was really going on in the darkness around him. It’s been a long slow progression from flint to fire to volcano to gas and just about a century ago that invisible force that elevates us to wizardry - electricity. That elusive force that allows ‘Muggles’ or people with No wizarding power to experience magic. Electricity - That’s what we live and work with. That’s what we dedicate our lives to. Powered by Diesel engines, Grid Lines, Batteries
More significantly the entire world of colour added another dimension to itself. Everything we had gathered about surfaces and reflection we had to half unlearn and relearn. Why half unlearn? Because in this consumer driven world where the consumer has choice - Nobody can mandate when to switch over from one scale to another. Fabrics had to stand up to view in both environments - the brighter halogen burning world and the flatter diode world. Perhaps one of the reason clothes became so bling. People wanted to shine even under muted lights. The big question is - So with the advent of LED - Do Lighting Designers beginning today throw out all the collected wisdom gathered so far? I mean - In the old days when we went exploring caves with hand held flaming devices - there must have been experts who taught
what? No shadows? Some LED boys withered and went about shaping lenses to gather all the illumination from all those diodes into a single shaft. And so we sniffed ‘What No Colour Temperature?’ to which the cheeky lads replied ok ‘let’s Cool white and warm white you out of your complacency.’ Huh? How can you explain two different kinds of whites? To which the cheeky brats went on to add a filter that dropped into the front of the bulb and they blindened us with 4 or 5 different qualities of white from a single fixture. So we purists ran around trying to figure out which one was true white. Meanwhile the MTV generation rounded on us with ‘Who cares. More choice. More happiness’ And we old buggers had to bite the bullet and dive into expanding out colour palette range or simply fade off into becoming government
and other such generating devices we convert Power to Great Lighting, Great Sound and Great Visuals to Inform, To entertain and generally have a Blast. Today’s show designers are truly kids in a candy shop. The array of technologies, the breath of devices and the tools we have to link everything together keep you at your work longer hours but see the rewards. Today’s hot and only topic in the lighting world is LED. Here is the conundrum. Upto this moment all manmade lighting fixtures were associated with heat. Light and Heat were conjoined twins. usually the brighter the bulb, the hotter it got. The whole technology was based on getting the largest amount of electricity to continuously flow in a safe way without the heat generated consuming all around the light source. Thick lenses made of super materials cracked like biscuits. The lights burned. Photographers talked of skin glowing like a beacon of attraction. LED was a truly disruptive technology. It turned every single principal we associated with lighting on its head. Lighting fixtures were ‘cooler’ consumed significantly lower electricity. The pin point of earlier bulbs that created sharp shadows were now replaced with banks of diodes that left no shadows at all.
people how to hold torches without burning themselves, or dropping cinders so that the dry floor did not
inspectors. Today our bloody phones give us an opportunity to capture our neigh-
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The big question is - So with the advent of LED - Do Lighting Designers beginning today throw out all the collected wisdom gathered so far? flame up and consume everybody. How to keep refuelling the flames so them remained as steady as possible. During those days these experts must have had pride of place in their tribes. In a world of electric torchlight’s all that knowledge became redundant and these in demand experts suddenly had to find new jobs. Dried reed distributors went bankrupt and the battery cell sellers became the boys all the pretty girls wanted to be seen with. Is that a lesson to us old school light boys? Adapt or die dateless. The point is that us light boys who grew up with bulbs of all sorts set a standard simply by the quality of the light our bulbs through. It emulated the sun, In that most bulbs were designed to cast a single sharp shadow. So when the first LED peddlers arrived - we glared disdainfully down our middle aged noses to the Flatbed LED fixtures and sniffed -
bours cats in colour temperatures ranging from 2400 K all the way up to 10000 K. The only people who saw that temperature 10 years ago were scientists in top rated laboratories studying absolute ranges of metals. A extremely rare population of maybe 80 people in the entire world to almost 60% of the world’s population in maybe 10 years. That’s the inclusive nature of new technology. So my answer to the conundrum of Unlearn and relearn in this world is simply - Learn More. Which forces you to Think More, make more associations, create more. In this case culminating in the famous Obama photo where is head is ringed in the new rainbow in LED hues. New technology in Old spaces The familiar seen in a strikingly different way makes a far greater impact on a larger population. That is the challenge and opportunity facing our industry today.
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Indeed all industry. But we who are the masters of visual sleight have so many more tools to excite and enhance the audiences senses. I urge you to study the old ways. Not because they are better, but simply cause it’s easier to use a base point that has the most adherents. And then quickly branch off into a new direction that LED and newer technologies make available. There is a huge school of LED designers who are working hard to re create the magic of the halogen glow. And maintain that glow with all the advantages of LED. Lower heat, lower consumption of electricity that make all fixtures easier to handle and maintain. These two worlds exist side by side. Step into any light shop today. You will see a huge array of LED panels that throw illumination from sources that were unimaginable. Flat, round, pentagons. and a few feet away the same modern technology all shaped to fit into the conventional bulb shape that plugs into a socket only a few minor variations away from Edison’s first experiments with Light. That’s what I love today. The availability and peaceful coexistence of modern technologies with ancient ones. My prayer is that this coexistence engulfs all aspects of our emerging planet as it struggles to cope in the modern day. But that extends the scope of this article into a completely different magazine. God Blessed us all with Light. Let’s make the best use of it in our profession to shape our world for both our clients as well as for our children. (The views expressed by the author are his own personal comments and the magazine does not subscribe to them).
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DJ Technology
DENON DJ SC5000M PRIME COMBINES LATEST DIGITAL TECH WITH LEGACY VINYL PERFORMANCE Denon DJ has announced the launch of its new SC5000M media player. Based on the multi tech award-winning SC5000 Prime, the new SC5000M Prime brings DJs the true essence of vinyl-based turntable performance, combined with ultimate creative control over their digital music files. DJs and Turntablists wanting
motorized control on a Pro media player will applaud the SC5000M’s ultra-high-resolution platter response and authentic vinyl experience, in both the live gig and studio environment. The added benefit of ‘Instant-Doubles’ delivers the digital dream to a DJ’s fingertips, so they can immediately duplicate their currently playing track, in its precise point in the timeline, onto another layer or deck—thus enabling even the most adventurous performers to get the best of both vinyl and digital
RELOOP UNVEILS TAPE 2 PORTABLE MIXTAPE RECORDER The Reloop Tape 2 is an audio
worlds.
recording device for DJs with
SC5000M Features • Motorized platter with real 7” vinyl • Adjustable vinyl tension for slip/ scratch control • 2 variable torque settings (low/ high) • 7” HD display with multi-touch gestures • 24-bit/96kHz digital audio outputs • Dual-layer playback with individual
integrated lithium-ion battery
audio outputs • Plays uncompressed audio formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV) • 8 multifunction trigger pads for cues, loops, slices and rolls • Customizable RGB color around the platter • (3) USB and (1) SD input for music playback • LAN output to link to up to four players • Includes Engine Prime music management software The SC5000M takes a prominent place within the renowned Denon DJ Prime Series line-up. “The new SC5000M takes its rightful place in the Prime Series lineup by adding a 7-inch motorized platter to the already amazing performance capabilities of the SC5000”, said Paul Dakeyne, Creative Director for Denon DJ. He added, “For professional DJs and turntablists who want a no-compromise media player with authentic vinyl-feel motorized control, there’s really nothing else like this, anywhere.”
directly connected to TAPE 2 via
for monitoring/connecting headphones or when separated REC out is available
and retro, cassette tape styling
• Fail-safe recording without
that allow users to record mix in WAV or MP3 format directly to a
complicated adjustments • Lock/unlock functionality
microSD card. The build-in A/D converter offers high-grade, 24-bit sound recording to either lossless WAV or MP3 (320Kbps) formats. Line-level or
provides protection against accidentally stopping while recording • Simple handling even in dark surroundings
mic sources, such as CD players,
• Input gain control
DJ mixers or dynamic mics can be
• Bi-LED feedback (power/REC, SD
the 3.5 mm jack input. By utilizing the THRU output, the audio signal can either be monitored with headphones or it can be looped through to the main speakers.
Essesntail Features • Portable audio recorder in a tape retro look • Easily record your mix to microSD with the push of a button • Selectable recording format: WAV (lossless) or MP3 • Integrated rechargeable battery with up to 6 hours of active recording • Line level and mic level input
card full, signal/peak, battery) • High-quality A/D converters in 24-bit • HiSpeed slot for microSD cards (class 10 recommended) • Card reader functionality during active USB connection with a computer • Sync Tool: software that allows to identify recordings with a time stamp • Kensington lock to secure the device • Can be charged with any standard mobile power adapter (5 V) • Enclosed sticker sets allow for an individualized look
for connection of mixers or dynamic microphones • THRU output
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS ANNOUNCES TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 MK3 Native Instruments has released its new entry-level DJ controller, the Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3. It is a smaller version of the equally new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3, and a new version of Traktor Pro, Traktor Pro 3. The decks on the S2 MK3 are no longer mirrored, so now the two decks are identical, with the CUE and PLAY/PAUSE buttons on the left and the pitch fader on the right. The jog wheels take quite a bit of space, as they are larger than the ones on the Traktor Kontrol S2. MK2. Again, no motorized jogs or haptic feedback as on the S4 MK3,
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but that is totally understandable considering the price. The S2 MK3 has no effect modules per deck, but there is the mixer FX section that allows engaging 4 effects with individual knobs per channel. This is a simple solution and fits the target audience. Finally, the S3 MK2 has a USB output on the back marked “IOS”, and that is a clear indicator that this controller is compatible with Traktor DJ. Expect a new version of Traktor DJ to be launched together or closely after the launch of the Native Instrument Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 S2 MK3.
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11 QUESTIONS WITH
Pio Nahum CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CLAY PAKY
Pio Nahum, entered the lighting industry in 1990 and acquired top management positions in multinational leading groups. The lighting industry veteran has a wide experience in managing sales and marketing of high quality capital equipment and is now at the helm of one of the most successful lighting brands in the world – Clay Paky. In this lighting special issue of the magazine, Mr. Nahum sheds light on Clay Paky innovations through the years, the global stage lighting industry, the role Clay Paky has played in the global LED market, his strategy for the Indian Market and everything else in between. From Nuclear Engineering to the lighting industry...how did this shift come about. Please tell us a little about your journey in the lighting industry. No industry is more dynamic and interesting than stage lighting. When I discovered Claypaky and its products in 1988, I fell in love with this world, and since then I have only worked in the lighting industry. After starting with Claypaky, I spent many years with Martin Professional. Then, when the LED boom started, I moved to the architectural sector, which is certainly a bigger market, but at the same time much less dynamic. That’s why I chose to return to Claypaky. I consider myself very lucky because I have experienced many exciting moments in my career related to the success of new products. Ours is an industry where the “right” product determines the success of a company, and - in the world of emotions - the right product can only be and always has to be an innovative product.
What was the main factor that helped Clay Paky become one of the topmost players in the professional lighting market and what according to you was the first lighting innovation by Clay Paky that established the company as a major brand? There are no doubts that Claypaky has two success factors: its ability to create true innovation and the intrinsic quality of its products. Claypaky’s history begins more than 40 years ago, and in its first ten years of life Claypaky became known throughout the world for its innovative “moving” light effects for discos. At that time, we had no Chinese competitors. There were a couple of companies in Taiwan, and the other competitors were in Europe, especially in Italy. Electronics were not yet widespread due to the high cost. Claypaky was able to create some “electromechanical” products, which became icons like the Astroraggi and the Astrodisco. The second big revolution which Claypaky brought about was the moving mirror lights. It started in 1988 with the invention of the Golden Scan, which marked the arrival of electronics in our industry.
The Golden Scan was the most famous Claypaky product for a long time. It was invented for the discos, but it also proved to be ideal as a moving light for rental companies and allowed us to enter the world of “professional show lighting”, which today accounts for almost all of our business. However the new generations know Claypaky for another great invention: the SHARPY. With this small light that generates a powerful, parallel beam, Claypaky invented a new category, which did not exist before: the “narrow-beam-light”, which joins the profile spotlights and wash lights. Today no one puts on a show without beam-lights, which - besides being spectacular - are the only ones whose aerial effects are visible against scenery full of LED walls. Dozens of Sharpy imitations have been made, with a huge impact on the market. Speaking of the Clay Paky innovations, we cannot forget the B-EYE, which revolutionized the world of LED wash lights, by transforming them from simple colour changers into spectacular effects lights for visual and aerial effects. And how not to mention the Mythos and the Scenius Unico, the first true hybrid lights, able to be a spotlight, a beam-light, and even a wash light at the same time. So, in its history, Claypaky has been able
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to win over its customers precisely through innovation, which means knowing how to use the most up-to-date technology to meet the real needs of those who work in the business.
Clay Paky became a part of the Osram Group less than five years ago and two years ago acquired ADB Lighting Technologies. How have the mergers enhanced the Clay Paky manufacturing and R&D process or is there a downside? Please also elaborate a little on the Research & Development process at Clay Paky? Claypaky has always been a financially sound company. This means that joining the Osram group was important mainly because it allowed us to organize ourselves better by adopting the best practices that only a multinational group like Osram could bring. The second big advantage is that Osram is the most important LED manufacturer in the world and has totally mastered this technology. With Osram’s advice, we have completely reorganized our research and development, and today the processes are perfectly structured and we are able to manage many new product projects in parallel. We have added highly specialized engineers to our team, especially in the electronics sector and in digitization. On the other hand, the decision to take over ADB stemmed from our desire to
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enter the theatre world through the front door, by offering not only Claypaky moving lights, but also static lights, dimmers and control desks; in short, a complete package and a complete service. In the coming months, we will launch many new ADB products with LED technology on the market. Claypaky’s and ADB’s R&Ds have been merged to exploit all possible synergies.
Which other international lighting manufacturers do you consider as the closest competition to Clay Paky in terms of quality products and why? In our industry, referring solely to the concept of technical product quality is - in my opinion - limiting. We are in the show business, where success depends very much on the “wow effect”. This ultimately means the ability to create innovation. I divide the players on our market into two categories: true innovators and followers, and my respect goes above all to the innovators, who are the ones you can legitimately compare Claypaky to. I have to say that our Asian competitors are virtually all followers, and it is no coincidence that Claypaky has always been the most copied brand by Chinese manufacturers. I could give endless examples. Fortunately the most important lighting designers cannot do without truly innovative products, and that is why they continue to specify and use Claypaky lights. You can also find decent products made in Asia, but they are never the newest. Rental companies investing in a Claypaky light know that they will have an immediate return on their investment, and will be able to satisfy the most demanding of their customers.
Clay Paky quality is well-understood across the world but how do you maintain that quality when using manufacturing locations located outside Italy? Are you also manufacturing in China? In principle, the sales volumes in our industry would not justify production facilities outside Italy. However, there are customs barriers and local protectionism, which make it interesting to have a factory in certain countries. Claypaky is lucky to belong to the Osram group, which has production locations all over the world (including China), and above all a rigorous quality system that guarantees the highest quality levels, regardless of the manufacturing site. Our construction standards require us always to make products that meet international quality and safety standards, without exception. Wherever our lights are manufactured, they comply not only with CE but also with UL certification.
With the AXCOR PROFILE 900, Clay Paky launched a new course in its design research by using a LED light source, instead of a traditional discharge lamp. What do you think is going to be the next biggest innovation in lighting after LED? The AXCOR 900 is only the first moving head LED spotlight we have launched. Just a few months after the AXCOR 900, we already expanded the family. It now includes the AXCOR Spot 300, the AXCOR Beam 300, the AXCOR
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We have had more exciting times than today’s. Our business has become more mature, and a consolidation process is under way, which is more the job of a manager than a business owner. There is a great “flattening” among the products, which tend to resemble each other.
Wash 300, the AXCOR Profile 400 and the AXCOR Profile 600. All this happened in the space of twelve months, and those who know our job can imagine the huge amount of work that went into this. Today Claypaky is able to offer two complete lighting fixture ranges, one with LED sources and one with discharge lamps. It is up to the customers to choose: whatever their need is, we have the right product. However, it is clear that LEDs are becoming more and more important, and this technology is continuously being improved. For many years, this will be the technology found in the vast majority of applications. In some, a few, for example in the very high power range, different technologies will be used, which are being experimented, but it is still too early to talk about it.
What excites you about lighting technology and the lighting industry today? We have had more exciting times than today’s. Our business has become more mature, and a consolidation process is under way, which is more the job of a manager than a business owner. There is a great “flattening” among the products, which tend to resemble each other. This trend is made even more extreme by LED technology, because the sources and components used are all very similar. When product features were depending more on mechanical components, there was more space to create innovation and higher differentiation. However, there is one thing that excites me in today’s market, and that is the importance of time-tomarket, communication and marketing. They are sophisticated tools, able to define a new level of differentiation between competitors. The complexity of the products has grown, and it is important to explain customers how to get the best from them.
How do you think the stage lighting industry has changed globally in the last five years? And how do you think India fits into this global scenario? In general, the industry has become more professional both from a technical and a business point of view. We can see this trend in India too, but the change is slower. In India there is a propensity to accept more compromises on the quality both of the products used and the service offered.
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Would you say Clay Paky is “extremely affordable” or “rather expensive”? Which international market is currently on top of the sales list for Clay Paky We sell capital goods, tools for professionals that have to generate a financial return for the rental companies and satisfy their customers, i.e. the show producers and the public. Once you realize this, the price becomes a pure perception. I think that our prices correspond to the performance, quality and reliability we provide. That is why our most important markets are the ones where customers are more technologically advanced: the USA, Germany, Russia, the UK, etc.
In India, in which segment (fixed install, rental etc.) do you see most potential for Clay Paky lighting and how do you plan to infiltrate that segment and what are the company’s short and long-term goals for the India market? We have a very wide range of products that fit all applications. However, the segment that is most interesting for us is that of rental companies and television. Our first project is to introduce our new products to all potential customers in India, and improve our presence throughout the country, which must be stronger and more widespread. We are arranging to visit more customers and create events where we can present our products.
Clay Paky story is one of constant innovation and forward transformation, what according to you are the three main milestones in terms of product development in the history of Clay Paky? And what is your vision for the company for the next five years? I have already mentioned the products that have marked Claypaky’s history: the Astroraggi, the Golden Scan and the Sharpy. In 40 years, the market has changed many times, and Claypaky has been able to adapt to these changes and constantly remain in a top position in terms of size and reputation. The changes are ongoing and the future is full of challenges, but I am sure Claypaky will be able to overcome them, as it has done throughout its history. We have the resources, we have the know-how, we have mastered digitization, and we have the ideas. With the help of our parent company Osram, Claypaky will grow even more and will remain the industry leader.
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Star Megatech, Ahmedabad
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Calibre Sound Systems Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
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Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram
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89
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27
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Harman International ( India ) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
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