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NO CEILINGS Manchester Printworks has undergone a renovation worth £27 million, which included the installation of Europe’s largest digital ceiling. This 1000 sq m screen uses AR technology to display CG content 24/7, while Renkus-Heinz delivers crystal- clear sound for the venue. A MERGING MARKET Vizrt’s new PTZ3 Plus and UHD Plus cameras are bridging the gap between broadcast and pro AV. With advanced features like AI talent tracking, phantom power and seamless AR integration, these cameras deliver high-quality video for any live production. Wuhan’s Forever Club, a Chinese entrepreneur decided to build his own venue around a KV2 sound system. The result is Meishan’s KV2 Hub, a lavish 2300 sq m space featuring cutting-edge AV tech. Offering an immersive experience, KV2 Hub aims to redefine Chinese nightlife and further expand its international influence. PLIANT TAKES THE STAGE With decades of expertise in equipment rental, particularly to musicals, concerts and outdoor events, Sound Associates is a leader in the field, providing clients with a collection of professional audio products. MEISHAN AFTER DARK Impressed by the audio at Recently, the company adopted Pliant Technologies’ CrewCom CB2 and CrewCom 900MHz wireless intercom systems to continually meet its customers’ production requirements.
SYNCING UP
“The intuitive features and speedy, precise measuring capabilities of the MatchBox system made it the obvious choice to fine-tune video and audio synchronisation in our quest to improve our broadcast operations,” concluded Bill Ward, the head of broadcasting at the Scottish Parliament.
and MatchBox Analyser, as well as the MatchBox Glass app. The complete solution aligns the parliament chamber’s multiple cameras and screens – which operate under various latencies – and provides a coherent viewing experience for all remote contributors and any spectators watching the broadcast.
The Scottish Parliament, also known as Holyrood, is employing Hitomi Broadcast’s MatchBox system to ensure AV synchronisation during hybrid parliamentary sessions. Having faced prior challenges with lip-sync and video delay, the Scottish Parliament has adopted both the MatchBox Generator
On 14 July, France celebrated Bastille Day with its annual RED, WHITE AND BLUE
Concert de Paris. For the 12th time, the event chose Lawo’s IP audio technology – including the mc²96 and mc²56 consoles – to handle its live audio. Thanks to Lawo, the concert delivered flawless sound quality to the French public broadcasters, the Eurovision network and, by extension, millions of listeners and viewers around the world.
MADE TO MEET
Switcher handling source switching and screen sharing. A Poly X70 video conferencing unit – which features built-in audio, touchscreen control panels and a sleek design – was mounted below. “This solution enhances
Multichoice, one of Africa’s leading satellite TV providers, recently renovated its Namibia headquarters with a new video conferencing system in its boardroom. Apix Digital Solutions and Stage Audio Works (SAW) co-led the project,
productivity and ensures a much more engaging, feature-rich online meeting experience,” said Rowan Kleintjes, MD at Apix. “SAW Namibia consulted from the start and closely monitored every step of the way during the installation and deployment phases, making sure everything was covered.”
upgrading displays, installing high- quality conferencing equipment and optimising the 14-capacity meeting room’s content-sharing capabilities. Apix and SAW selected two Samsung QB75B 75in UHD LED displays, with an Atlona 4K/UHD HDR HDMI Matrix
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