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Frontline Rocks Up a Storm with Robe
Theater De Storm in Winterswijk, the Netherlands, has been a client of Martijn Klein Gebbink of Frontline Audio & Vision for 20 years, and last year, he delivered an impressive package of 124 x Robe lighting products, including 12 x ESPRITE moving lights fitted with the HCF (High Colour Fidelity)
One Processor, Every Pixel: tvONE CALICO PRO Anchors City National Bank’s New Financial Center Headquarters
Coral Gables, FL, USA – When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this summer, employees at City National Bank’s new Financial Center headquarters found themselves gathering in the breakroom — because the breakroom features a 32-foot by 9-foot, 0.9mm pixel pitch direct-view LED video wall, driven by a CALICO PRO
Catch Up with Dr. Victor and their new L-Acoustics audio system
The legendary Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels are a firm favourite in South African entertainment. A true all-rounder, Dr. Victor is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over four decades. Recently, the band upgraded their live setup with an L-Acoustics system from DWR Distribution, including A15
Le Théâtre de Laval goes LED with Robert Juliat
Le Théâtre de Laval in North Western France has recently completed a project to modernise its lighting equipment. Adopting a sustainable approach, the theatre opted for a retrofit solution: converting existing equipment to LED rather than discarding their well-maintained fixtures. This three-year investment combined technical requirements, high-quality lighting design and
It was all about Connecting the People at the DWR Village at Mediatech
Seeing a floorplan come to life was an absolute pleasure for the team at DWR Distribution who participated in Mediatech 2026 hosted at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 June to 2 July. The DWR Village included 32 of DWR’s suppliers, each hosting their own
Special Offer | CEDAR sdnx for Sound Devices 8-Series
Bring legendary CEDAR noise suppression directly into your Sound Devices 8-Series mixer-recorder. For decades, CEDAR has been the industry benchmark for real-time, low-latency, and transparent noise suppression. Now, with the CEDAR sdnx plugin, you can reduce unwanted background noise and capture cleaner dialogue—without the need for external hardware. Key features include: • Near-zero latency processing• Industry-leading
Robe Rocks the Buzz at Mediatech Africa 2026
The Mediatech Africa expo returned to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the first time since 2019, generating massive interest as the region demonstrated its huge enthusiasm for the world of entertainment technology and hunger for knowledge about the related technologies. Robe lighting fully embraced the positive energy at Kyalami Grand Prix
KLOTZ K12RM – Rugged 12-Channel AES/EBU Multicore for Professional Touring and Live Event Applications
With the new K12RM, KLOTZ expands its portfolio with a high-quality 12-channel digital multicore system designed for professional audio applications. Developed for demanding touring, broadcast, and live event environments, the K12RM combines maximum operational reliability with outstanding flexibility and dependable signal transmission for both digital and analog audio signals. The
Total flexibility for James’s Love is the Answer tour supplied by DiGiCo Quantum 338
James performs with spontaneity and without set lists, so being ready for anything means Front of House engineer, Chris Lynch, needs the power and speed that only DiGiCo can deliver. The generous surface area of the Quantum 338 and three large screens means that everything he needs access to is
RCF Reinforces Global Brand Protection with Milestone Trademark Victory in China
Reggio Emilia, Italy – RCF S.p.A. has obtained a favorable final judgment from the courts of the People’s Republic of China, stopping the unauthorized use of its “RCF” trademark by Ningbo S&A Electronics Co., Ltd. The Intermediate People’s Court of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, upheld an earlier judgment finding that
Robert Juliat’s SpotMe and Lancelot Followspots Shine Through on Broadway’s Tony Award Winning The Lost Boys
Lighting Designer Jen Schriever and Associate Lighting Designer Aaron Tacy are using Robert Juliat’s SpotMe performer tracking system and three powerful Robert Juliat Lancelot followspots on The Lost Boys, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical based on the iconic 1987 vampire film. Schriever won a Tony for her work on The Lost
Bradford LIVE utilises two DiGiCo Quantum 225s for revamped live venue
The history of Bradford LIVE goes right back to September 22nd, 1930. Since it opened, it has been a treasured part of the Braford community. The community fought to save it after it fell into disrepair in 2000 and in 2025, after 50 million pounds of investment, it has returned
L-Acoustics A Series Powers Live Bands and EDM Nights at Ultra Super Club in Makassar, Indonesia
Makassar is the largest city in eastern Indonesia and the gateway to Sulawesi, and its nightlife has been catching up fast with its scale. In December 2025, Ultra Super Club opened on the Tanjung Bunga waterfront under the tagline “Beyond the Limits,” packing its New Year parties and quickly establishing
AV Company Ramps Up the Robe
South African full technical production service and design specialist AV Company is enjoying using its latest investments in Robe moving lights, which have included adding ESPRITES and more LEDBeam 350s to the rental inventory. The busy company, headquartered in Durban, with bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town, is owned and
One Week to Go Until Mediatech 2026!
With just one week to go, the countdown is on for Mediatech 2026, and DWR Distribution is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the DWR Village, where more than 30 international brands will be represented. This year is all about connecting people, and we’re thrilled to have more than 60
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