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Lab move leaves TC at Amber
As Hills SVL farewell one of their better performing audio brands from their Australian distribution network, rival Audio Products Group expect a solid halo effect for their distributed loudspeaker brand, Tannoy. Lab Gruppen amplifiers and Tannoy loudspeakers are both TC Group brands, the Danish conglomerate also houses TC Electronic which is a leading brand in…
Read MoreLab Gruppen shifts to APG
Hills SVL will farewell Australian distribution of one of the world’s leading amplifier agencies at the end of January when Lab Gruppen moves over the Audio Products Group. Lab owners TC Group have decided the amplifier product should be in the same distribution hands as their loudspeaker range, Tannoy. Hills SVL did well with Lab…
Read MoreThe Sydney Opera House chooses Robert Juliat Follow Spots
The Sydney Opera House has recently installed four Robert Juliat Cyrano 2500W HMI follow spots into its Joan Sutherland Theatre. Major residents Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet had begun to require more output as the previous follow spots could not keep up with lighting rigs that were continually getting brighter. The Cyrano, with its…
Read MoreFinally a retro band worthwhile: Misex
Although gazillions drive past the old Bridge Hotel at Rozelle few know the joys within. Living in the leafy millionaire’s row at Wahroonga while lamenting the lack of a said million or three, I was too far away to explore classic venues like this. Except for one miserable night earlier in 2012 attempting to identify…
Read MoreOne Vision Acquire Soundcraft Si Compact
When Canberra-based audio visual company One Vision decided it was time to replace their Yamaha digital mixers there was only one alternative for them – the Soundcraft Si Compact. Soundcraft’s compact console is designed to offer digital power and versatility combined with an operator-friendly ‘analogue feel’. “We wanted a console that would be more hands…
Read MoreV8 Superfest lit up with The Presets and ULA
V8 Superfest on the Gold Coast is a month-long festival of fast cars & first class entertainment, which was bought to a close on Sat November 2 in style with the GC600 Sounds Concert on Surfers Paradise beach. MPH Australia supplied the lighting for this event, which is known as the Gold Coast’s biggest Party.…
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Read MoreSSL Live Demo in Sydney
Amber Technology are running a demo day for live production folk, at the Concourse Theatre in Chatswood on Tuesday November 12th. Amber have now received the SSL demonstration console – and invite audio users to come and see the finished product. They request that you schedule your personal demo today, at this website. In addition,…
Read MoreRobe hire top USA LX visionary
Robe have added possibly the top mover and shaker in the USA lighting biz, Bob Schacherl. Formerly Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Philips Entertainment (Vari-Lite) and before that the President at High End Systems, Bob knows where all the (metaphorical) bodies are buried. Robe lighting, based in the amazing Euro success story nation…
Read MoreSony signs The Resource Corp
Sony Australia’s Professional Solutions Division today announced the appointment of Melbourne-based The Resource Corp (TRC) as its official distributor for professional audio products to the musical instrument market. Sony’s most recent professional audio products are particularly targeted at the MI market, with the launch of the company’s new DWZ Series of digital wireless microphone systems, operating in the 2.4GHz…
Read MoreCADAC appoints new Australian distributor to handle new console portfolio
In the continuing expansion of its international distributor network, CADAC has appointed newly formed Entertainment Technology Australia (ETA) for the region. The distributor, founded in July this year by leading industry figure Dave Croxton, has offices and warehousing in Sydney and Melbourne. ETA adds the legendary console brand to a specialist portfolio that notably includes…
Read MoreMcConnell launches Audio Brands Australia
Audio Brands Australia is a new Sydney based audio distributor focused on the installation and production markets. Headed up by industry veteran, Don McConnell, (who has over 25 years of experience in the Australian commercial and professional audio markets), the goal of Audio Brands Australia is simple; to provide great products and outstanding customer service.…
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