Tech Talk
CoNZealand 2020 World Science Fiction Convention goes virtual
When COVID-19 went global CoNZealand, the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, was staged online. Critical to the event’s success was an RTS VLink virtual intercom system, as broadcast engineer John Maizels explains.
Read MoreLED Walls
A ‘Virtual Studio’ at Melbourne’s Alex Theatre explored new approaches to film and TV production such as the use of gaming technology and LED screen walls.
Read MorePixel Strips and Dots – Buyer Beware!
The differences between well-made and cheap strip / dot pixel lighting can be quite clear if you know what to look for – and time, money and reputation may well depend on this knowledge.
Read MoreAllen & Heath Avantis
Allen & Heath’s digital consoles have gained serious market traction for a number of reasons and all are evident in Avantis, as Jimmy Den-Ouden explains in this CX Road Test.
Read MoreMinka Gillian’s Mind Garden
Something different: Sydney-based artist Minka Gillian creates sculptures from items used in AV such as USB, HDMI and RCA cabling, jacks and cable ties, and their re-use as art has personal and global meaning.
Read MoreMeyer Sound MAPP 3D
Meyer Sound has released MAPP 3D, an extensive upgrade of its free audio system design software that provides precise 3D renderings of predicted system performance within wire-frame venue drawings.
Read MoreAugmented Reality, Augmented Arrays
Known as Capitol, Globe, and Pinocchio’s this Perth venue recently re-opened as Magnet House sporting a multi-million dollar production and lighting refit including a LED-based kinetic ceiling and d&b audiotechnik augmented array PA – the first of its kind in Australia.
Read MoreGreat Movie Tunes
Dunk’s World reflects on songs or pieces of music that have made films memorable and enjoyable – non show-tunes, that is. Suggestions welcome!
Read MoreWildflower – Premium Audio for Premium Dining
When PAV were asked to provide a premium quality sound system for Wildflower in Perth – one of Australia’s finest restaurants – they turned to Italy’s K-Array whose motto is literally ‘Unique Audio Solutions.’
Read MoreVietnamese Catholic Community in South Australia
Adelaide-based integrators Leedall have installed a custom-designed Bose PA system in The Vietnamese Catholic Community church that subtly works with the architecture.
Read MoreCEDAR DNS2
TV and Film audio specialist David Springan-O’Rourke Road Tests the CEDAR DNS 2 noise suppressor – useful on location and in controlled studio environments.
Read MoreAV Hire & Production Mid-Covid
AV provider Vidcom outline how they are adapting to the new way of doing business during the pandemic where offering online event services is key.
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