Five-ring suspended display moves apart and together for an attention-grabbing video feature BROOKINGS, S.D. – Nov. 18, 2024 – Daktronics has partnered with Emaar Malls and TAIT Towers to manufacture and install a five-ring display spectacular in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Catwalk Atrium to deliver an attention-grabbing video experience for shoppers. This video feature was delivered to the […]

Dubai, UAE (November 15, 2024) – Q-SYS Middle East Electronics Trading LLC is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Q-SYS UAE Experience Center in Dubai. This new Center is set to revolutionize the way customers and partners engage with   Q-SYS solutions, offering an immersive and interactive environment to explore, test, and experience […]

The cruise ship industry has changed dramatically throughout its history, from being simple ocean liners to all-in-one floating resorts with fine dining, shopping malls and vast entertainment options. In the early days of cruise ships, entertainment was often quite limited and usually consisted of basic activities and evening shows. As passenger expectations and technological advancements […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, November 14, 2024 — Carousel Digital Signage is helping high schools in Minnesota’s fourth-largest district elevate communications with Carousel Cloud software. Serving roughly 29,000 students in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Independent School District 196 is acclaimed for the quality of its academics, arts, and athletics programs. At Eagan High School […]

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently renovated the sound system at its iconic Carter-Finley Stadium. Home to the university’s Division I football team and one of the top 80 largest stadiums in the United States, the nearly 57,000-seat stadium has been completely revamped to better reflect the energy and excitement of games, […]

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – November 2024 – Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music has positioned itself at the forefront of immersive audio education with the installation of L-Acoustics L-ISA Hyperreal Sound Technology at its 1,460-seat Musical Arts Center (MAC). The new system not only delivers superior sound experiences for performances, it also provides students hands-on experience with […]

ATLANTA, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 ― Spirit of Atlanta is a non-profit youth organization that provides musicians and performers aged 16 to 21 with opportunities to develop skills in music, marching and performing arts through an intensive tour. With a strong emphasis on both teamwork and personal growth, Spirit of Atlanta fosters an environment where young […]

NATICK, MA, November 5, 2024 — Constructed by the Beijing-based As One Production, HeGuang Studios is emerging as an influential force in China’s film post-production market. The studios recently decided to elevate the quality of its equipment, aiming to handle more comprehensive post-production processes and achieve a more unified output standard. As part of this […]

Jared Geyser has been behind many successful businesses in Namibia, including festivals and bars, for a number of years. But it was when his son, Guy left university in Cape Town, and wanted to get involved in a New Year’s Eve festival a couple of years back that they first forged a relationship with Martin […]

SHANGHAI – (November 6, 2024) – Christie GS Series 1DLP laser projectors captivated visitors with bright and colorful visuals depicting electric arc currents at a recent exhibition in the Shanghai Powerlong Museum, a non-profit private institution dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and communication. Titled Dreamscape: An Interactive Tech-Art Exhibition, the 11-week event transported visitors into a multiverse of wonders […]

Wallern a.d. Trattnach (Austria), 30th October 2024 – The Flint theatre, located in the historic centre of Amersfoort, Netherlands, recently upgraded its visual capabilities with the installation of BLACKPEAK, a projection screen from AV Stumpfl’s award-winning BLACKPEAK range. Opened in 1977, Flint hosts a variety of events from theatrical productions to corporate presentations. The decision to install […]

Morecambe, Lancashire – One of the North’s oldest and most iconic buildings, Morecambe Winter Gardens was once the centrepiece of Morecambe’s illustrious entertainment scene. Opened in 1897 as a landmark of British architecture, it welcomed performances from The Who, Vera Lynn and many more, but was partly demolished in the early 1980s, leaving only the Victoria Pavillion Theatre standing. […]

Piscataway, NJ, October 29, 2024 – Cottonwood Creek Church, based in Allen, Texas, has recently concluded its “Make Room” campaign which most notably increased the size of its main worship center by 800 seats to near 3000. As a result of the expansion, the existing sound system was inadequate to cover the expanded space. Dallas-based DHSystems, […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, November 21, 2024 – The Village of McFarland just southeast of Madison, Wisconsin has strategically extended the reach of its Carousel Cloud network over several years, bringing information on government services to residents with the goal of making a positive impact on the community. With an emphasis on high-traffic areas in municipal buildings, the village […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 25, 2024 – The conditions are always perfect for a round of golf at The Shack Indoor Golf Club in Glenview, Illinois. Whether it’s day or night, rain or shine, both experts and novices can practice and compete on over 100 championship courses, all brought to life on cutting-edge Trackman golf simulators. The experience […]

Alford Media, an event services company from Coppell, Texas, coordinates more than 220 corporate events worldwide annually. The company recently invested in a large complement of Ayrton Rivale fixtures for use on its busy roster of projects. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. The purchase marked the first Ayrton […]

ALAMEDA, USA – November 26, 2024 – Clear-Com®’s advanced intercom technology facilitated flawless backstage coordination and communication at the Padang Stage during the highly anticipated 2024 Singapore Airlines Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, held in September at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. CSP Productions, a Clear-Com Global Rental Group partner, deployed Clear-Com’s Eclipse® HX digital matrix, FreeSpeak II® digital wireless intercom, […]

NATICK, MA, November 26, 2024 — Featured in Vogue, ELLE and Time Out, Grand Joanne Hotel is a stunning tribute to Scandinavian design, just a short walk from Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Reopened with a fresh vision from hospitality specialists Midstar AB, the hotel blends heritage, lifestyle, fashion, and design within a beautifully restored 19th-century building. At the heart of its new chapter […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — October 15, 2024 — The Audio\Visual Crew collaborated with Meptik, the creative and technical services division of visual experience platform Disguise, to create a powerful public service announcement (PSA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The project, focused on veterans’ mental health, used advanced virtual production techniques and Meptik’s expertise in creating and delivering virtual environments to […]

Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED displays, is proud to announce that it has equipped the new studio of Sport TV, Portugal’s leading subscription television network dedicated to broadcasting sports events. In collaboration with Dec.imagem, Alfalite supplied three UHD Finepix AlfaCOB® 1.5 screens, comprising a total of 75 panels, covering a total area of […]

LONGVIEW, Texas – September 2024 – Nestled in the East Texas town of Longview, the LeTourneau University Belcher Center has garnered high acclaim for its arts and cultural programming since opening in 2007. The 2,011-seat, multilevel venue is one of the most appreciated destinations in the area for all types of productions – including national tours, […]

Santa Barbara, Calif. (September 30, 2024) – Jacquelyn Anderson was a passionate and talented photographer, designer, dancer and philanthropist, whose deep appreciation for beauty and the arts left a lasting impact on those around her. Following her passing from cancer in 2021, her husband, Jim Anderson, sought to honor her life and legacy in a meaningful […]

AUSTIN, Texas — Sept. 30, 2024 — BeckTV, a premier systems integrator for the broadcast media industry, has completed technical design, facility planning, and integration for the “PBS News Hour” studios and production facility at WETA, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital. The goal of the project was to create a modern, flexible, […]

Sennheiser announced that RoomReady, a meeting room technology provider, has selected the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone as the standard solution for its predesigned AV setups, known as Room Menus. These standardized solutions provide everything needed for certified video conferencing systems. RoomReady, a long-time Sennheiser integrator, has installed over 1,000 TCC 2 microphones since […]

In Formula 1, technology is critical not only on the track but also in preparation. Racing simulators, equipped with advanced audiovisual systems, are increasingly used to replicate the intense race-day environment. In Finland, AV engineer Andy Symonds and his company, CAVE Oy, have pushed this technology further by developing a simulator facility using Genelec loudspeaker […]

Custer Road United Methodist Church (Custer Road UMC) faced challenges with its sanctuary’s traditional architecture and high ceilings, which created audio issues that hindered the congregation’s ability to fully engage during services. Church leadership sought to upgrade the audio system to provide clear, consistent sound that matched the sanctuary’s recent renovations. “The church underwent a […]

Clear-Com teamed up with TED Conferences LLC’s to upgrade their live production capabilities with a custom intercom solution centered around the Arcadia® Central Station. This solution is tailored to TED’s high-stakes live event environment, providing real-time communication across both on-site and remote production teams. Clear-Com’s industry-leading applications team, represented in this instance by John Ferrante, […]

Germany’s first Sony Crystal LED VERONA video wall for virtual production has been installed in Munich. The CreatiF Centre, a unique innovation laboratory for the development and testing of new technologies in film and television production at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), has integrated the Sony VERONA LED screen within one of […]

The University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall is a historic venue with a unique circular design. Imagined by prominent architects Darling and Pearson and completed in 1907, it has become a university landmark, hosting the annual convocation ceremonies and serving as the primary venue for academic and social functions due to its seating capacity of over […]

PORTLAND, Oregon — December 3, 2024 — Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8), developer of the professional AV-industry-leading Dante® AV-over-IP solution, is pleased to announce the availability of a significant update to Dante Controller. The application has long been a reliable tool for IT and AV managers to route signals, monitor latency and diagnose network issues, and […]

Since the inauguration of Portugal’s Golden Globes awards ceremony back in 1996, production company Auditiv Audiovisuais has supported the event with advanced sound reinforcement and broadcast. The company recently returned to the 4,300-capacity Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon with a Martin Audio WPC line array, providing the auditorium sound for the first time at the […]

Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) has enhanced its Esports Arena at the Aloha Tower Marketplace with a cutting-edge Extron XTP system, transforming the facility’s AV capabilities. An Extron XTP II CrossPoint matrix switching system powers real-time transmission of high-action gaming content, player statistics, and other dynamic media to multiple professional-grade display devices throughout the arena. The […]