Set within thirteen acres of tranquil gardens, the stunning National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara) is an oasis of calm in the centre of the bustling capital city. With a 240ft minaret, a 16-point star on its roof, and space for up to 15,000 worshippers at any one time, the mosque is one of the most iconic in Malaysia. Since its construction in 1965, the mosque has seen several upgrades to its PA system, in both the indoor and outdoor prayer spaces, but has continued to struggle with poor intelligibility, inadequate coverage and a system that was difficult for mosque operators to manage.…
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PPDS has confirmed its attendance at NAB Show 2025. Exhibiting on booth SL3905 (South Hall Lower) at the Las Vegas Convention Centre (5-9 April), PPDS has been making significant waves in the broadcast industry, with its ever-evolving and expanding range of Philips Professional Displays and solutions now frequently selected as the preferred portfolio for projects where quality and reliability – including 24/7 broadcasting – matter. Robert Luther, Director of dvLED Sales and Support at PPDS, commented: “We are excited to be returning to NAB Show and cannot wait to showcase our latest and greatest innovations for the broadcast industry in Las Vegas.…
NECC (Northern Essex Community College) is a medium-sized community college located across two campuses in northeast Massachusetts, North America. A forward-thinking institution with a mission to educate and inspire its students, the college sought to revitalise its campus communication system over the Summer of 2024. The project’s focus was the aging digital signage infrastructure in place since 2014. The system, comprised of 15 LCD TVs, was becoming increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain. Digital signage systems have become an indispensable tool for North American schools and colleges, offering numerous benefits. By strategically placing displays throughout their campuses, institutions such as NECC…
Midwich Ignite has invested in IDUN Audio, a Danish company advancing spatial audio technology.. Based in Copenhagen, IDUN audio’s dynamic spatial audio software enables natural three-dimensional sound in headphones, improving speech intelligibility, reducing listener fatigue, and optimising performance across many listening situations. Whether listening to music, watching movies, or taking calls, IDUN’s technology ensures that users receive a spacious, more natural sound. This innovation is particularly valuable in professional AV settings, where sound quality is critical to effective communication and engagement. With universal compatibility, headphones with IDUN’s software work effortlessly across all playback devices including iPhone, Android, PC, Mac, TVs,…
Helios SA, the largest independent cinema chain in Poland, has signed a multi-year agreement with Christie to convert its entire chain to RGB pure laser projection. Over the next couple of years, all Helios screens will have the latest laser projectors from Christie’s CineLife+™ Series and CineLife+ IMB-S4 media servers. Helios was co-founded by CEO and managing director Tomasz Jagiełło, who was recently announced as the recipient of the 2025 UNIC Achievement Award. “We have 30 years of experience using only Christie projectors – from the first series to the latest laser models. The products have proven themselves reliable in…
The Friedrichstadt-Palast is one of those institutions that give Berlin the glamour and glitz of a cosmopolitan city. Indeed, it has done so for over 100 years. The Großes Schauspielhaus opened in 1919 and was renamed Friedrichstadt-Palast in 1947. When the building had to be closed in 1980 because the foundation pillars had sunk, it was decided in the same year to build a new, no less magnificent theatre. Completed in 1984, the new Friedrichstadt-Palast was one of the last prestige buildings of the former GDR. Big Saturday night TV shows were also recorded here, and numerous artists from the…
Powersoft’s compact transducer, Mover, and its Quattrocanali and Duecanali amplifiers play a stellar role in THE MOON CRUISE, an innovative VR installation in Japan that takes visitors on an immersive journey to the moon. The MOON CRUISE opened its doors to the public on November 22nd in Tokyo. It offers visitors an unforgettable immersive VR journey to the moon, a view of Earth from space, and the opportunity to walk on the lunar surface and take photos that they can download as souvenirs. “The MOON CRUISE” is a free-roaming VR experience permanently installed in a new space experience facility themed…
Popular Dutch TV personality Fred van Leer hosted the third incarnation of the hit concert Fred and Friends at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers at the core. Some of Europe’s biggest stars performed in front of five portrait LED screens on motion rigs, capable of moving up and down. Above these and behind the band, three full-width LED banners were installed. ‘Impact architects’ Tenfeet collaborated with the production team to deliver lighting and video design and programming and supplying two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers in a Main and Backup configuration. The result was an all…
Located on a prime stretch of Tunisia’s Mediterranean coastline, just 15 kilometres north of Tunis, the upscale beach resort of Gammarth is renowned for its designer boutiques and luxury hotels. By day, the sun-drenched streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club, a venue redefining Tunisia’s nightlife scene. BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs, and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events,…
The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami made a triumphant return in March, selling out its three-day run at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour and serving up an electrifying mix of world-class performances. With a dazzling lineup led by Jon Batiste, Janelle Monáe, Chaka Khan, WILLOW, Cimafunk, and an all-star Afro-Cuban jam session, the festival once again transported the essence of Montreux to the shores of Biscayne Bay—this time with an expanded audience and a new benchmark of sonic performance, courtesy of Meyer Sound’s PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker system. As the longtime Global Official Sound Partner of the…