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Martin Professional Introduces MAC Viper XIP Outdoor Moving Head

Martin Professional Introduces MAC Viper XIP Outdoor Moving Head

HARMAN Professional Solutions announced its Martin MAC Viper XIP, the next-generation Viper-class fixture that integrates iconic Viper performance, Martin’s patent-pending XIP weatherproofing technology, and the most robust feature set Martin has ever developed. Drawing on features that defined the renowned Viper lineup, MAC Viper XIP sets a new standard for all-in-one performance, innovation, and reliability. Here’s a video from Martin announcing the launch of the MAC Viper XIP:

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SŌL I Blinder First in New Elation Series of Creative Blinder and Effects Solutions

Inspired by the radiant sun, the SŌL I Blinder is the first in a new groundbreaking series of creative LED blinder and effects solutions from Elation that marries cutting-edge technology with artistic ingenuity. With a tiny form factor, IP65 rating, and sleek and modern aesthetic, SŌL I seamlessly integrates into any stage or event setting, offering limitless creative potential. Here’s a video from Elation showing the various configurations you can create with the SŌL I:

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Qatar Vision Chooses Array of Claypaky Lighting Fixtures for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Qatar Vision (Qvision), a prominent event management company in the State of Qatar, utilized a wide array of Claypaky lighting for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.  The fixtures illuminated pre-match ceremonies, the Fan Zone and coronation ceremony at the 18th edition of the Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation.

Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors Adds Four New Members

Marshall Bissett, Chairman of the Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors, announced the addition of Butch Allen, Wes Bailey, Carol Dodds, and Anne Militello, to the board overseeing the Award Show and all that is associated with it. “I am delighted by the latest additions to the Advisory Board,” Bissett says. “We now have a very impressive roster of industry talent, representing the areas for lighting, audio, staging, video, and education. The Board is the engine that drives the awards show and I look forward to our first meeting.”

NotchLC Adobe plugin update available now

The new NotchLC Adobe plugin for macOS brings native support for Apple Silicon.

As users may know, Apple has been transitioning to their own, ARM-based processor and GPU architecture, which has been a challenge for many software developers, including Notch. This change, along with Adobe’s subsequent decision to stop supporting Intel plugin backward compatibility in their Creative Cloud 2024 update, made using NotchLC on macOS more difficult for many. While several workarounds have been available (like side-loading older versions for Creative Cloud Media Encoder), they were not ideal, which is why Notch have been working on a better solution for the NotchLC user community.

AV Stumpfl to Present Latest PIXERA Software at Prolight + Sound 2024

The Austrian AV technology manufacturer, AV Stumpfl, is set to captivate Prolight + Sound attendees with a display of its latest screen and media server technology in hall 12.0, stand #C84 (Frankfurt am Main, 19 –22 March). Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the award-winning BLACKPEAK screen, making its debut in Frankfurt.

Astera at Prolight+Sound

Astera will showcase a full range of its powerful and flexible wireless LED lighting solutions on stand B30 in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt, Germany, next week, including the award-winning PlutoFresnel and LeoFresnel fixtures and the new ProjectionLens for PlutoFresnel. 

Element 2 and Multiverse Bring Big Upgrades to Tennessee High School

ETC’s ColorSource Spot V fixtures at St. Cecilia Academy

The students of St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, TN were ecstatic last fall when their technical theater program was ushered into the 21st century with equipment from ETC and City Theatrical. The school replaced all of their theatre’s conventional incandescent lights with ETC’s ColorSource Spot V, Fresnel V, and CYC luminaires. The school’s 30-year-old ETC Inspire console was retired to introduce an Element 2 to the students, and the whole system was linked by City Theatrical’s Wireless DMX Multiverse®. This new equipment introduced a world of creative possibilities to the school.Read More »Element 2 and Multiverse Bring Big Upgrades to Tennessee High School

Adam Hall Group Expands Integrated Systems Team with Several Key Positions

(top row l-r) Gabriel Alsonso, Ivan Klepac, Christian Latzelsberger (bottom row l-r) Uli Golka, Jens Werner, Christine Gerhardt

The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its Adam Hall Integrated Systems division. Christian Latzelsberger has been appointed as Head of Sales – Adam Hall Integrated Systems. In this capacity he is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and overseeing the sales division of Adam Hall Integrated Systems. Supporting him in the DACH region is Uli Golka, who serves as Technical Support Engineer Integrated Systems. Product management is handled by Senior Product Manager, Gabriel Alonso Calvillo while Jens Werner assumes the role of Junior Product Manager. Last but not least, the rapidly-growing AV business segment of the Adam Hall Group will be led by Christine Gerhardt as its Marketing Manager.Read More »Adam Hall Group Expands Integrated Systems Team with Several Key Positions

Hippotizer drives 61m pixels onto giant umbrella at ISE

Visitors to ISE were greeted by the sight of a custom-made 7.5m umbrella in February, where 61,500,000 pixels of animations enlivened every panel using six 10-bit, 4K, 20,000-Lumen projectors which were driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers. The project was realised by UK-based Motion Mapping, who were challenged with creating the concept and delivering the unusual exhibit, which was rigged on the Epson stand.

Pangolin: BEYOND & QuickShow 5.5 are Here

Pangolin announces the release of BEYOND and QuickShow 5.5, introducing a myriad of enhancements for your laser displays. Their development team has worked meticulously over the past several months to bring all of these new tools and features to life, while continuing to improve on previously released tools, and providing a host of bug fixes and quality-of-life updates.

GLP to Showcase New Product Portfolio at Prolight + Sound 2024

As the winter/spring exhibition season builds up to its finale, GLP has saved the best until last. Following the outstanding reception to its latest product portfolio at both LDI in Las Vegas and ISE in Barcelona, visitors to Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt (19–22 March) can expect not only to see all these in action, but a lot more besides (at their combined booths in Hall 12.1). This will make it one of the most important expo presentations in GLP’s history.Read More »GLP to Showcase New Product Portfolio at Prolight + Sound 2024