Wide News
International news highlights from the worlds of live sound, sound recording, broadcasting, postproduction, sound installation, gaming and audiovisual
Theatro Marrakech upgrades with L-Acoustics
In 2003, Theatro Marrakech was the first music hall to open in Africa. Today, it ranks among the Morocco’s best nightclub and reckons to offer one of the most exceptional nightlife experiences in the world in the setting of its mainly origian décor – a mix of dramatic theatrical and dynamic Moroccan themes.
The 2,000-capacity venue recently installed a L-Acoustics K2 sound system to attract leading international artists inspired by a visit to Omnia Las Vegas. The Theatro management worked with Paris-based nightclub consultant Timothée Renard of the Fox Agency and L-Acoustics Certified Provider Integrator Potar Hurlant for the upgrade.
Britannia Row sheds new light on Cirque’s Alegría
Widely regarded as Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic touring production, Alegría iwas recently staged at London’s Royal Albert Hall as Alegria: In a New Light, before moving on to the Big Top at the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat in Barcelona. For this latest tour, its music has been re-arranged and modernised, and with different instrumentation.
Alegria is also Cirque du Soleil’s most streamed and purchased album of all time – a tribute that is down to Cirque du Soleil Head of Sound, Francois Lanteigne.
Number Nine counts on Prism Sound’s Dream
Musician and producer Sebastian Omerson, the man behind Number Nine Studios, had added a Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 modular conversion system to his commercial recording facility in Belgium, following a series AB tests he conducted with support from Joystick Audio. ‘
The team at Joystick Audio were great – they let me take my time and compare products so that I could find what was best for us,’ he says. ‘The Dream ADA-128 came out on top, not least because the audio quality is so good. The sound is very focused, and even when I have noisy guitar bands in the studio, I can still hear each guitar individually. It is also ideal for string sessions where we need a lot of inputs.’
Friedrichstadt-Palast installs L-Acoustics L-ISA
Officially the world’s largest stage, the 3,000sq-m offered by the1,900-seat Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin also boasts the largest proscenium in Europe. Attracting visitors from around the world, the venue recently added an L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive sound system to support the increasing variety of shows being stages.
Productions frequently blend music, dance and acrobatics, often with more than 100 performers. From Cirque du Soleil to original shows mounted exclusively for the Palast, the performances always match the scale of the venue itself. Hosting up to eight shows per week, the theatre draws around half-a-million guests annually, cementing its status as Berlin’s most frequented.
Earthsound Foley picks Dynaudio for new studio
Founded by business partners Jason Swanscott and Rob Price, Earthsound Foley provides professional Foley and Sound Design services for TV, film and advertising, with past projects including Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Kandahar, Luther and The Lazarus Project. Recently completing a new purpose-built Foley studio, the facility has equipped it with Dynaudio Core 59 monitors supplied by Synthax UK.
A ‘room within a room’, the new studio is housed in a converted barn at the studio’s premises in Bedfordshire, UK. Roughly 1,000sq-ft in size, the space is acoustically treated throughout, with a 5m-high ceiling slanting down to 4m.
Fast Moves
-
Daryl Friedman: CediaCedia, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, has extended Daryl Friedman’s contract as its Global President and CEO. Friedman’s initial term, set to expire late this year, has been extended...Read More...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- 89
- 90
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 94
- 95
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
Fast News
-
Brighton Komedia installs DiGiCo Quantum 225In the heart of Brighton’s North Laine, the Komedia hosts performances covering the comedy that cemented its reputation, to a massively popular programme of arts. When the time came to retire its long-standing...Read More...
-
Optimal Audio chosen for Amber Taverns soundAmong the UK’s largest independent pub companies, Amber Taverns operates a network of more than 160 outlets across the North of England, Scotland and Wales. The North Star in North Shields is one of...Read More...
-
Aga Audio Technology to distribute Outline in ChinaProfessional loudspeaker systems and FPGA-based signal processing specialist Outline has struck an exclusive distribution partnership with Guangzhou Aga Audio Technology Co for China’s audio market....Read More...
-
hetpaleis makes first L-ISA installation in FlandersA prominent performing arts centre in the heart of Antwerp, hetpaleis offers arts experiences with a focus on young audiences. Stimulating children in their experiences as spectators, participants and...Read More...
-
BCB Music Studios adopts PMC monitoringWith more than 40 years’ experience in audio and a client list that reads like a Who’s Who of the Turkish music scene, musician, composer, lyricist and producer Burhan Bayar recently added a pair of...Read More...
-
Montreal’s RSE joins PK Sound global networkRanger Son Éclairage (RSE) has joined the PK Sound global network following the company’s investment in a PK Sound T8 robotic line source system. RSE has already used its T8 robotic system on music...Read More...
-
K-array announces Kramer Control plug-in integrationK-array has extended its range of control plug-ins to include a new integration with Kramer Control. Kramer Control is an enterprise-class cloud-based control and management solution providing IT and...Read More...
-
Belgium Jazz Orchestra marks 30 yearsWith collaboration at its heart, the Belgium Jazz Orchestra performs a mix of original music and unique arrangements. Performed in six venues in celebration of the orchestra’s achievements over the past...Read More...
-
The Forum installs EM Reference Series PAAn independent music venue in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, The Forum stages an eclectic mix of music, from rock and punk bands to singer-songwriters and hip-hop. To mark 30 years of keeping...Read More...
-
SSL hits high note with US production companyColorado-based Brown Note Productions (BNP) has added a Solid State Logic Live L650 to its inventory to handle monitor duties on the US tour for Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. As a 360-degree audio,...Read More...
-
Genelec finds good Karma in Thailand recording studioIn the fishing village of Bang Saray, an hour-and-a-half south of Bangkok, Karma Studios offers a creative oasis for artists and producers. The man behind the facility is Chris Craker, whose 40-plus years’...Read More...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8