Author: AV News

PlexusAV www.plexusav.com are one of the most exciting new brands to have emerged onto the AV Market over the past 2 years. A wholly owned subsidiary of Sencore, a 70-year-old US based business who are a major player in the Broadcast sector, we spoke to Arthur Brockhoff who recently joined them about his background, the brand and their ambitions. BD – For those readers that don’t already know you, can you please provide a little background on yourself and what you do. AB – I am Arthur Brockhoff, Regional Sales Manager EMEA for PlexusAV. I have been in the ProAV…

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In the high-stakes world of concert touring, where creativity and technology intersect, Rogue Productions has carved a niche by delivering cutting-edge media solutions. Recently, the company showcased the capabilities of its Rogue Servers, powered by PIXERA (a media server software made by AV Stumpfl), during the co-headlining ‘Sweat Tour’ featuring artists Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. COUR Design, a Nashville-based creative content house spearheaded the tour’s design. The production called for seamless integration of live camera feeds with dynamic visuals, precise synchronisation with music and lighting, and the ability to make real-time adjustments. These demands required a media server solution…

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The city of Lyon (France) recently hosted the 47th edition of WorldSkills, an international competition that brought together nearly 1,400 young competitors from 66 countries, aiming to inspire youth through excellence in vocational skills. Held across several iconic sites in the city, this global event welcomed 140,000 visitors and featured opening and closing ceremonies worthy of the largest sporting events, planned and executed by Groupe Novelty. The WorldSkills opening ceremony kicked off in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron at a sold-out LDLC Arena, in front of 12,000 spectators. Two Groupe Novelty companies, Novelty Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Novelty AURA) and Alabama…

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PlexusAV, the professional AV division of Sencore, providing a suite of human-focused AV-over-IP solutions, is delighted to announce that they have signed a distribution agreement with SISME for the key Italian market. Steven Cogels, Global Director of Business Development at PlexusAV, confirmed: “We are super-excited to expand into the Italian market with SISME. SISME are very well-established and a highly technical local distributor. As PlexusAV, we spend a lot of time reviewing all the local markets to find the correct partner, who can support our brand and products, and we are very confident that SISME will be the right choice for…

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Conferencing manufacturer Boom Collaboration has launched a dedicated ‘meeting room in a box’ video kit specifically for huddle rooms and smaller locations. The all-in-one solution features a high performance camera, speakerphone and one cable connection hub – designed to simplify installations and inspire further demand for Bring Your Own Meeting deployments. It’s part of a new range of complete solutions, demonstrating the Texas-based company’s ethos of delivering better meetings, simply, for any device across any platform in any room. The BYOM Small Room Kit can be found at boom.co and features the MEZZO 4K wide angle camera and GIRO Pro professional wireless audio…

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Delivering access to upCANAL+ BUSINESS partners with PPDS to 90,000 on-demand content channels and 80 live channels, the introduction of CANAL+ ROOM STREAMING further reaffirms Philips MediaSuite’s position as the world’s leading professional hotel TV series. This exclusive collaboration sees CANAL+ BUSINESS extend its reach into the hotel industry for the first time, with the ground breaking range of Google Cast and Netflix ready Philips MediaSuite TVs at the heart of its global strategy. Adding thousands of new live and on-demand entertainment services – accounting for millions of hours of viewing – this all-inclusive package set is available in all CANAL+ BUSINESS regions. A choice…

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To celebrate their 9th birthday, Salford’s Hope Mill Theatre put on a production of Nine, a Tony-Award winning musical centred around fictitious film director Guido Contini. The story is set in Venice, Italy and centres around Contini’s struggles with writer’s block, marriage breakdown and a distressing midlife crisis. Featuring an all-star cast, including musical theatre legends Ruthie Henshall and Ramin Karimloo, the production took place at The Lowry’s Lyric Theatre using an audio system from KV2 Audio supplied by Autograph Sound. Theatre sound designer, Nick Lodge, in charge of audio for the production, was keen to work with KV2. “I have worked with KV2…

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Lincoln Park Zoo, a historic institution in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1868, is dedicated to preserving wildlife and enhancing the visitor experience. To modernise its guest communications and provide more dynamic wayfinding solutions, the zoo partnered with Peerless-AV® to implement an innovative digital signage solution that optimises the visitor experience while integrating seamlessly into the zoo’s unique environment. The zoo’s project, launched in Summer 2023 and completed by August 2024, included the installation of outdoor kiosks and indoor display mounts, designed to deliver high-quality, flexible content across the zoo’s high-traffic areas. As a long-standing cultural and educational landmark, Lincoln Park…

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When British electronic music composer and producer, Tipper played his first theatre events since before the pandemic at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville Alabama, sellout nights were guaranteed. What was also never in doubt was that the artist’s complex sonic narratives would require premium sound design and delivery. Philadelphia’s One-Source Productions, a trusted name in the live sound sector for eighteen years, provided the audio for the shows, with owner and CEO Joe Adkins, deploying a Funktion-One system comprising 20 x Funktion-One Vero for mains, 12 x F124 and 12 x F221 subwoofers, and Funktion-One Evo for in-fills and out-fills.…

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Absen unveiled its latest LED innovations which cater to a diverse range of display applications. Working in partnership with a range of its leading industry eco-system partners, Absen provided an unrivalled visitor experience showcasing a mesmerising digital art installation in collaboration with Refik Anadol, versatile conference room solutions, creative commercial displays, immersive retail experiences, robust control room solutions, dynamic transportation displays and unforgettable Rental & Staging for live events. captivating Collaborations This year’s stand out feature for Absen was the captivating digital art collaboration ‘California Landscapes’ with Refik Anadol. Drawing the crowds, this engaging piece showcased a groundbreaking experimentation of the Stable…

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