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RDNet 5.6 Introduces Major XPS Firmware Update
RDNet 5.6 is now available, introducing new XPS functionality, support for the new XPS 4K amplifier and speakers, bugfixes and an important firmware update for XPS Series amplifiers. The update includes a new bootloader designed to address XPS boot-related errors. The application firmware must be installed first, followed by the
RCF Installed Sound Solutions Serve the New Polonia Bytom Stadium
Bytom, Poland — The new Polonia Bytom football stadium has been completed with a comprehensive sound system serving the stadium stands, sports commentator position, and VIP areas. Designed to support clear announcements, reliable daily operation, and consistent sound distribution, the system was delivered as part of the venue’s phased development.
RCF delivers rain-or-shine sound for NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center
When the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village took over Rockefeller Center for two weeks in July, Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc., turned to RCF to deliver sound reinforcement capable of matching the scale of the event and withstanding nearly everything a New York summer could throw
Clear-Com Debuts Mentrix Flex Panel at NAB Show New York
New hybrid touch-and-tactile intercom panel combines flexible controls, compact design and simplified installation for modern production environments Clear-Com® is debuting the Mentrix™ panel at NAB Show New York (Booth 739) today. Combining physical controls with a touchscreen interface, Mentrix is designed to give operators fast, flexible access to essential communications functions while maximizing valuable workspace.
5 Things you need to know about the new Panasonic AW-UE200 Series
From LED wall studios to live events and sports broadcasting, image quality must perform flawlessly in the most demanding production environments. With an industry-first global shutter and new 22x optical zoom lens, the AW-UE200 series delivers natural, low-distortion and low-flicker images while giving production teams the flexibility to adapt across a
Maranatha Community Church Installs Africa’s First Permanent L-Acoustics L-ISA System
Maranatha Community Church has opened its new 5,500-seat campus in the Riverfields precinct of Kempton Park, north east of Johannesburg, with the first permanent L-Acoustics L-ISA hyperreal sound system in Africa. Supplied and installed by DWR Distribution, L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor for South Africa, the system is built entirely on
DON’T MISS ROBE ROADSHOW SOUTH AFRICA!
Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town! We have some exciting news. The ROBE Lighting team is in town! We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Whitehouse and Jeroen van Aalst back to the country to share the latest in ROBE Lighting innovation with us. To experience ROBE gear in your city, all you
Robe heads for the Winelands
Founded in 2024 by Eric van der Watt, Winelands Productions is a dynamic technical production company offering equipment and design services, based in the Winelands region of Cape Town, South Africa. One of Eric’s first lighting investments for the new company was 12 Robe LEDBeam 150s, purchased when Winelands Productions
Robert Juliat Bizet LED profiles help modernise South Korea’s Eumseong Culture and Art Center
Robert Juliat is delighted to showcase the recent installation of 28 Robert Juliat Bizet 671SX 500W LED Variable White 11/26° profile spots at South Korea’s Eumseong Culture and Art Center in Chungcheongbuk-do. As a cherished cultural hub for the people of Eumseong, the 600-seat theatre hosts plays, operas, ballets and musicals, where its
ADJ Jolt MFX 360 Brings Versatility and Movement To ‘It’s Iconic’ Tour
When three legendary female vocal groups joined forces for the 2026 It’s Iconic tour, the production faced a unique creative challenge: delivering a cohesive visual experience while giving three very different artists their own distinct identities. For Lighting Designer and Programmer Rob Koenig, ADJ’s new Jolt MFX 360 provided a versatile tool
Enos Ramoroko, the steady hands behind Joburg Theatre
If there is one thing the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality does well, it is theatre. Step inside the Joburg Theatre Complex, and you immediately feel a sense of excellence. The building is clean and beautifully maintained; there is a line-up of exciting, well-marketed productions, and there is that wonderful
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Shine on the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour” In New York, Ireland and the UK
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys hit the road with the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour,” which kicked off with a nine-show July residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, played stadium dates in Edinburgh and Dublin in late August and concluded with three shows at London’s famed Wembley Stadium in September. The tour tied in with Bon
3D Productions takes delivery of two DiGiCo Quantum 225 DS, plus two Quantum 338 and Fourier transform.engines
3D productions began in the early 1990s with the purchase of 6 Parcan lamps and a production of Alfie that landed in the West End, which Hazel Plummer affectionately says ‘got a bit out of hand.’ The company has grown over the preceding decades to become West Yorkshire’s largest hire
Hippotizer Turns Illustrations into Layered Worlds at Finland’s National Theater
Helsinki, Finland – Illustrations, projection and lighting are converging at Finland’s historic National Theater for a production of the children’s classic Puluboi and Poni, with Hippotizer Media Servers from Green Hippo – an ACT Entertainment brand – providing the visual core. Lighting and video designer Ville Virtanen transformed story illustrations into a constantly evolving
Another Two DiGiCo Quantum 338s for Gearhouse South Africa
Gearhouse South Africa has taken delivery of two new DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing consoles, supplied by DWR Distribution, bringing its total stock to four within the group. The latest units have gone straight to the very enthusiastic Cape Town team, strengthening the branch’s audio department and accommodating international technical
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