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CLAIR GLOBAL BACKS AAA Created by Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia, a blind sound engineer who has worked with the likes of Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the Audio Accessibility Alliance ignites change around disability in entertainment. Backed by Clair Global, it raises awareness, opens conversations and collaborates with the wider pro audio industry. AYRTON RELEASES 1 SERIES Ayrton has launched the Stradale Profile, the first ultra-compact model in its high-performance 1 Series. The LED fixture boasts a minimal footprint and high energy efficiency, delivering an output of 20,000 lumens at 330W. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the Stradale Profile also provides an adjustable beam range, seven- position colour wheel and a 13:1 zoom ratio.
EDM DUO SELECTS SENNHEISER’S IN-EAR AUDIO
Rafn concurred: “The audio is noticeably better, and the mix seems much more ‘open’, and that makes it significantly easier for me to be dynamic and playful in my vocal delivery.” Performing at Vega, one of Copenhagen’s leading venues, Spectera enabled Infernal to give it their all – while also allowing their monitor engineer to get audio information and adjust volume remotely, saving time and minimising disruption during live shows.
Danish EDM duo Infernal have been headlining festivals and lighting up dance floors since 1997. Known for visually engaging performances, the musical act – made up of Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann – recently employed Sennheiser’s Spectera as an in- ear audio monitoring system and reported great results. “It just sounds great,” said Lagermann. “I am excited by the top-end clarity and the full-stereo perspective – it really feels fluid and endless.”
TFL GETS LED MAKEOVER Transport for London has
announced that the Elizabeth line and Waterloo Underground station will play host to tunnel- wrap LED displays, enhancing the travel experience for commuters and city visitors. The plans address sustainability concerns, combining solar power, carbon-neutral materials and modular designs to minimise environmental impact.
GENELEC GOES (MICRO)GREEN
Japan’s first restaurant to offer a specialism in serving microgreens (renowned for their intense flavour and nutritional benefits), OTM Restaurant & Bar recently opened its doors, offering visitors a stylish environment for health-conscious dining. Genelec was key to its AV design, enhancing the sound with ten 4020C loudspeakers.
BRINGING MS BLUE BACK TO LIFE
capturing LiDAR scans – via Leica Geosystems – of the skeleton to deliver a photorealistic digital replica of Ms Blue. After modelling her skeleton in 3D, Halon was able to add skin, muscle and movement using the centre’s whale expertise. The VFX studio even employed augmented reality, showcasing Ms Blue as she once was and highlighting the typical life of this marine species.
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center has seen more than one million visitors over its 25 years of operation – each one greeted by the sight of Ms Blue, the largest outdoor blue whale skeleton on display in the US. When her bones began deteriorating, the centre sought a solution that would save Ms Blue and also aid the environment. Hollywood VFX studio Halon Entertainment stepped in,
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