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Lighting the Monumental Cathedral Notre-Dame of Laon

DJ and music producer Michael Canitrot presented another innovative Monumental show, this time in front of the incredible Cathedral Notre-Dame of Laon in the city of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of France. Canitrot’s Monumental Tour is an incredible journey that germinated from his love of music and monumental architecture and started during the Covid lockdown period, combining streamed live music performances and visual collaborations involving epic, iconic and outstanding monumental sites all around France. Here’s a short video of the Monumental event at the Cathedral:

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Martin by HARMAN Introduces MAC Aura XIP Indoor/Outdoor Wash Light with Filament Effect

HARMAN Professional Solutions introduces the Martin MAC Aura XIP, premium moving head wash light raising the bar for optical quality, featuring an even wash field with soft edge, minimal stray light, and high intensity mid-air beams. It has a Radical aura filament effect, with improved light engine control, and an outdoor rating with close to zero compromises in weight, size, and aesthetics.

Here’s an introductory video on the features of the MAC Aura XIP:

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New CHAUVET Professional Rogue IP65 Outcast Fixtures Meet Weight Challenge

The CHAUVET Rogue Outcast 1L Beam

The CHAUVET Rogue Outcast 2X Wash

With their IP65 rating, the just-introduced Rogue Outcast 1L Beam and Rogue Outcast 2X Wash are designed to excel outdoors in all weather conditions… but that’s just the beginning. Thanks to their innovative lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy housing, these newcomers are also ideally suited to deliver stellar results indoors at clubs, conference centers, and live music venues.Read More »New CHAUVET Professional Rogue IP65 Outcast Fixtures Meet Weight Challenge

ADJ Lights Up Iggy Azalea & Natalia Jiménez at Long Beach Pride 2022

This summer’s Pride Parade in Long Beach, CA was accompanied by a two-day, two-stage festival featuring Iggy Azalea, Natalia Jiménez and more. Islay Events lit the performances with an array of fixtures including ADJ Hydro Beam X2 and Focus Spot 4Z moving heads, Jolt 300 washes, and IP65-rated 18P HEX IP LED par fixtures.

Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2023 Version of BIM and CAD Product Line

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. releases Vectorworks 2023, featuring performance improvements and tools developed to give users more time to design. The 2023 release includes Vectorworks Spotlight, Architect, Landmark, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD, and Vision with the English-language editions of these versions available today.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2023 Version of BIM and CAD Product Line

Squeek Lights Adds Jolt Bar FX LED Fixtures to Expanding Inventory of ADJ Products

Victor Zeiser (with Ruby the dog, the Squeek Lights’ mascot), Steven Kosiba and Ben Kelly. Photo by Brian Dowdle

Concert tour lighting specialist Squeek Lights has expanded its rental inventory with the purchase of 36 ADJ Jolt Bar FX multifunctional strobe / blinder / wash / effect fixtures. The company, which specializes in delivering impactful lighting that complements the music and enhances the crowd’s energy, made the investment following positive experiences with other ADJ lighting fixtures and LED video products. The units are now set to go out on various tours this fall, providing lighting designers with a wide palette of effects to enhance their shows.Read More »Squeek Lights Adds Jolt Bar FX LED Fixtures to Expanding Inventory of ADJ Products

Marshall to Highlight Transition to NDI®|HX3 on PTZ and Zoom Cameras at IBC 2022

Marshall Electronics, a manufacturer of broadcast and proAV cameras and equipment, will showcase its CV730-ND3 PTZ Camera at the 2022 IBC Show (Stand 11.C23), which features the latest NDI®|HX3 technology. Designed to accommodate broadcast production facilities looking to produce high-impact content despite having less staff on-site and limited IP bandwidth, the CV730-ND3 PTZ camera uses the new NDI|HX3 platform to deliver ultra-low latency and superior video quality in less bandwidth required by Full-NDI enabled cameras.Read More »Marshall to Highlight Transition to NDI®|HX3 on PTZ and Zoom Cameras at IBC 2022

ULTRA LB18: ADJ’s Versatile New Lime-Infused Linear LED Wash Offers Tunable White and High CRI

The ULTRA LB18 is ADJ’s latest addition to its range of LED-powered wash fixtures utilizing enhanced lime-infused color mixing. This versatile linear lighting device incorporates powerful 5-in-1 RGBAL LEDs to deliver enhanced color mixing, including tunable white, and a high CRI. Offering a variety of useful features and customizable operating parameters, including zone control, it is designed both for permanent installation and temporary event use at indoor locations. Here’s a video preview of the ULTRA LB18 from ADJ:

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PLASA 2022: The Gottelier Award Honoree is JB Toby – Technical Director for Avolites

JB Toby, Technical Director, Avolites Ltd is the 2022 Gottelier Honoree

Following the PLASA Innovation Awards, the prestigious Gottelier Award was presented to JB Toby, Technical Director for Avolites. This award, named in memory of Tony Gottelier, the renowned industry innovator and commentator who passed away in 2006. The Gottelier Award recognizes individuals or teams of people who have made sustained and significant contributions to the development of entertainment technology. Read More »PLASA 2022: The Gottelier Award Honoree is JB Toby – Technical Director for Avolites