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Creative Technology for Shrek The Musical

Shrek the Musical opens in London this month.

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Contracted by production manager Richard Bullimore and Playful Productions, Creative Technology (CT) has been chosen to provide full video solutions for the London West End production of Shrek The Musical.

CT's Barco 20K FLM R20 projector is located on the front of the Circle and positioned side on to ensure the audience's view is not restricted. With the beam deflected 90° via a mirror, the images are projected onto various stage elements providing life and texture to the set components and props. A 13m2 10mm LED screen, also provided by CT, is flown upstage to add to the visual elements of the show representing the passage of the sun and the moon, an integral part of Shrek and Princess Fiona's story.

The entire video system is based around a pair of CT's Hippot

Audio-Technica appoints VP professional markets

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of Michael Edwards to the position of vice-president professional markets. The announcement was made by Audio-Technica US president and CEO Philip Cajka.

Following the start of his audio career as a successful recording engineer, Edwards joined Audio-Technica in 1994, and has served the company since then in a variety of key roles in sales, marketing, and most recently as director of product management. He is a member of the Audio-Technica Taiwan board of directors.

As leader of the company's professional division, Edwards will have

Computer networking seminar in Orlando

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - The explosive growth of computer networking technology (IT) has produced huge benefits for many industries, and the AV market is no exception. The advantages of digital media networking have been clear for some time, but until now many felt that there were too many limitations and too much to learn in order to make the switch.

Peavey Commercial Audio, and Audinate along with Allen and Heath, Lab.gruppen, and media partner Sound & Communications, will be presenting "a morning of insightful and real world presentations by the industries top A/V manufacturers" on T

Liberty shows optical cables at InfoComm

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Liberty AV will use this year's InfoComm to unveil new active, optical HDMI high-speed cable assemblies. Built with the support of New Hampshire-based Hitachi Cable Manchester, the cables offer premium quality and performance at distances of up to 328 feet without a need for conversion or additional power if the HDMI sink consumes 15mA or less.

Available in various lengths up to 328ft, the high-speed cable assemblies draw power directly from any HDMI port. Utilising both fibre optic and copper cabling in a UL Listed plenum configuration, the product line incorporates a design re

Qatar Vision chooses ClearCom

Details: 14 March 2016

Qatar - Qatar Vision has recently purchased the Encore system from ClearCom's UAE distributor Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics Enterprises. Distributors in the Gulf for the live sound market segment, NMK hassupplied the rental firm the new two-wire partyline intercom system in addition to other equipment. The deal includes a master station, belt stations and a number of CC-95 headsets.

"For live performance markets, ClearCom is not just a brand. It is the default term used," commented Richie Hiranandani, marketing manager. "Qatar Vision has recently invested in upgrading

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