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News

Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the live events and technical production industry. From product launches and training sessions to behind-the-scenes stories and project highlights, our news section is where you’ll find it all.

Get the scoop on what’s new at DWR, follow our journey with industry partners, and discover the people and moments that make our community so unique. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, information, or innovation — this is the place to be.

DWR Distribution, a full technical solution

DWR Distribution offers a full technical solution for the architectural, commercial, broadcast and entertainment markets. We house a range of products from lighting to audio, AV and truss, and even safety gear, while our theatre design and manufacturing team are

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Robe Playing Musiek Roulette

Mellow Yellow Entertainment, producers of South African music games show “Musiek Roulette” wanted a new look for the 2021 season, so called on the services of Ryan Lombard, head of show lighting at Blond Productions and Michael Gill, owner of

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Robe launches iPointe65® and the iSpiider®

Robe lighting launches two new products in its all-weather IP65 rated iSeries – the iPointe65® and the iSpiider® – both suitable for exterior work or any damp, misty, steamy or high condensation environments.   iPointe65® This is perfect for festivals,

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Special pricing on Hippotizer Nevis+

For a limited time only, Green Hippo is delighted to be offering special pricing on all Hippotizer Nevis+ purchases, learning, and pre-programming accessories. Get back to the center of live events with Hippotizer Nevis+ For more information visit: www.green-hippo.com Green Hippo

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African Pulse is set to tour the world

It was a proud moment for South Africa as the Ndlovu Youth Choir caused shudders of emotions, the audience rising up to dance, at America’s Got Talent back in June 2019. Little did this youth choir from Limpopo know, many

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Waves Training Webinar

  Join Kyle Robson of DWR Distribution for a Waves Training Webinar on Tuesday,  25 May from 13:00 to 16:00. Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets.

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Audix A133 Studio Condenser Microphone

Faithfully capture the detail of your performance without the room noise with the #Audix A133 studio condenser microphone. Housed in a precision-machined aluminum body, the 33 mm fixed-charge capsule features a gold-sputtered diaphragm for wide, natural frequency response. With its

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Robe Boxes Clever for Triller Fight Club Event

Lighting designer to the stars Tom Kenny utilized nearly 400 Robe moving lights on a spectacular lighting rig for the debut of Triller Fight Club, an exciting new PPV entertainment and sporting concept partnership between US video sharing and social

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Vectorworks Braceworks – The Show Must Go on. Safely.

Entertainment Rigging Analysis   Braceworks™ add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. This one-of-a-kind module helps ensure safety and compliance with engineering codes

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tvONE Releases Feature Rich CORIOmaster2 Update

Cincinnati, OH, USA, –tvONE, a world-class developer and manufacturer of video conversion and AV signal distribution technology, has released a new software and firmware update for its powerful CORIOmaster2 video processor that offers a wealth of advanced new features, enabling

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Event Industry Connectors

Phase 3 are proud suppliers of event industry connectors to some of the events industry’s biggest companies. Showsafe are manufactured for stage lighting, rigging, audio visual stage equipment and stadium power distribution. Phase 3 helps connect event power in the

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Deliver your client’s needs with Hippotizer

  From projection mapping a building in daylight to creating an interactive game for an audience of hundreds, corporate shows are never short of challenges. Hippotizer ensures you can exceed all the client’s expectations. Hippotizer’s FlexRes codec offers true Lossless

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Audio techs meet for DiGiCo S-Series Training

DWR Distribution’s Jaco Beukes was delighted to welcome nine delegates who attended the two-day DiGiCo S-Series training workshop hosted in May. The course was held at the DWR offices in Johannesburg.   “The training went exceptionally well,” said Jaco Beukes,

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Tradition on Trend for Robe at OT Cities Nanning

Amsterdam, Netherlands-based live experience design studio Live Legends has delivered the full production design and implementation – including lighting, video / visual, laser, scenic and related 360-degree interior elements plus equipment specification, programming, and commissioning – for the brand-new 1,200

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Astera’s new AX2 PixelBar

The new AX2 PixelBar features: ✓ Titan LED Engine for superior colors and high CRI ✓ Revolutionary optics for perfect color mixing ✓ Built-in battery and wireless control ✓ Available in 2 sizes ✓ Lots of mechanical features for a

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Le Matire MVS Hazer

  Geared towards small to large sized venues, the Le Matire MVS is powerful and versatile. Two variable speed high power fans can be used to control the force and direction of the haze stream. There is even an oscillating

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DMX KingLeDMX4 PRO

  Available in 5V and 12-24V variants   An OEM Board for direct sACN/E1.31 and Art-Net to RGB/RGBW pixel strip/array control.   Compact and feature packed you’ll find it easy to design into your applications with the ability to scale

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Coffee with Mandla Mtshali

  South African lighting designer, Mandla Mtshali,  had every intention of boarding a plane to Switzerland to light a ballet for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. The opera house’s ballet company was planning to showcase a new programme, ‘Hors Cadre’,

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Pathfinder, zero latency

The ultimate zero latency, scalable, 4K60 solution. Pathfinder provides a zero latency, 4K KVM extension and switching solution. Extend 4K and HD sources via CAT or Fiber cable to create flexible, wide reaching KVM over IP matrixing solutions. Highly scalable,

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DiGiCo ecosystem helps tackle climate change

       After events for the London Climate Change Festival were postponed in 2020, the festival returned for 2021 with a televised broadcast. The specially created concert, titled Song For Nature, debuted on Sky Arts on Earth Day, 22

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Version 2 chooses MDG ATME Haze for television

  Version 2, which specialises in lighting hire specifically for the television industry, has expanded its stock of MDG products with the addition of two ATMe haze generators. “Our clients trust us to specify the right products and we know

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UK – BBC Studioworks chooses LSC GENVI

Elstree, UK – Distro Design Ltd, the UK-based manufacturer of bespoke power distribution systems, has been working with long-standing customer BBC Studioworks to upgrade the dimming system for Studio D at BBC Elstree Centre.   BBC Studioworks selected Distro Design’s

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grandMA3 I/O Node

  The grandMA3 I/O Node is the multi-tool of signal distribution within a grandMA3 lighting control system. Wherever the signal is generated or needed – just place a grandMA3 I/O Node there and receive or send external signals.   The

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Miking a drum kit with one microphone??

Audix Creator, professional drummer, and University of Kansas professor Brandon Draper recently made a short video with drum student Nick Velicer. Using a single Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone, they capture a full drum kit in four different positions. WATCH THE VIDEO 

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Air Guard – Protecting what matters most

Air Guard – Protecting what matters most. A disinfector that reaches places you can’t and ideal for the workplace, classrooms, shops, cars and wherever needed. The risk of infection is an important concern in our daily lives and Air Guard

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Reliable Phase 3 Power Connectors

Phase 3 Power Connectors supply and manufacture industrial power connectors used worldwide among many industries. Their Powersafe and Showsafe power connectors are among the world’s safest devices for single phase or three phase power distribution. To view the full range

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Green Hippo, the way of the future

  Formed in 2000, Green Hippo has grown from a specialist manufacturer of bespoke solutions to one of the leading players in the ever growing field of scenic video. The company’s award winning Hippotizer™ range is now in its fourth

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DXMking product range at DWR

For the full DMXking product range, contact DWR Distribution. Products include USB DMX, Art-Net / sACN, LED Pixel Control, eDMX Trigger, power supplies and more. For more information visit: www.dmxking.com Save As PDF

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L-Acoustics launch new website

L-Acoustics has a new website and, of course, it looks beautiful! The new site was influenced and redefined to embody the passion, innovation, and performance the team is known for. Prepare to discover a new look, new features, and new

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Robe Launches New T2 ProfileTM Luminaire

Moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting s.r.o. launches its new T2 ProfileTM luminaire … offering an array of innovative technologies and the sought-after colour finesse of Robe’s hugely successful Multi-Spectral LED (MSLTM) light engines. Crafted for multiple applications – theatre, television,

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Klotz adapter cables

If an adaptation BNC to BNCmicro or DIN1.0/2.3 is required, as is increasingly the case due to the high packing density on the units, the KLOTZ adapter cables of the following series are suitable. VU06H*DPD* D&H (BNCPro male / DIN1.0/2.3),

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Staatsschauspiel Dresden chooses Robe T1s

The Staatsschauspiel Dresden in Germany joins a long and growing number of high-profile performing arts venues that are investing in Robe’s T1 series of moving lights, a refined product line tailored to meet the exacting demands of this sector. The

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DiGiCo S-Series Training Workshop

  DWR Distribution is hosting a two-day DiGiCo S-Series training workshop presented by Jaco Beukes on 6 and 7 May from 9am to 5pm in Johannesburg.   Besides a full demonstration of the DiGiCo S-Series digital mixing console, Jaco will

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New Audio closed-back studio headphones

The new #Audix closed-back studio headphones bring you the full range of audio you’ve been missing. Discover our A140, A145, A150, and A152 models to see which headphones are perfect for you. Get info here: audixusa.com/product-categories/headphones-all   Save As PDF

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Dream On with grandMA3: Shakespeare becomes virtual

   “Dream” is an ingenious and engaging multi-layered mix of movement, music, visuals, cool technology and narrative magic, an immersive digital performance fusing the drama of Shakespeare with the dynamic worlds of gaming and theatre in a ground-breaking production by

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Robe for Melodifestivalen 2021

Enthusiasm for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest is bursting every disco bubble this year, especially in the wake of last year’s first ever cancellation due to – we all know what – as competing countries ramp up the glorious glitz,

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Astera Launches New AX2 PixelBar

Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera launches its new AX2 PixelBar product – a quality linear wash fixture with wireless control, onboard battery, individually addressable LEDs, ultra-high colour rendering, fabulous digital colour calibration and a 21-degree beam. As with all Astera

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Clear-Com releases Station-IC Virtual Desktop Client

  –  Agent-IC Functionality Is Now Available for Mac and Windows PCs –   ALAMEDA, USA – April 15, 2021 –Clear-Com® has released the new Station-IC™ Virtual Desktop Client, a Mac- and Windows-based software application that connects to Clear-Com’s Eclipse®

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TUT’s exciting new programme

It’s a new season for the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria who rode the Covid-19 wave and have turned their Performing Arts Diploma curriculum upside down with a unique approach. The students are charged up, currently working alongside technical

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Astera is Pytch Perfect

Creative and technical event production design and delivery specialist Pytch – based in Bristol, UK – has invested in 72 new Astera Titan Tubes – adding to their existing 32 Astera AX3 LightDrops. The LightDrops were originally purchased for creating

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Robe ‘Hearts’ Northampton

Robe UK followed the current Covid-19 instructions to “stay local”, teaming up with Northampton School for Boys (NSB), the University of Northampton and DroneSwarm based nearby in Daventry to support #LightItInRed’s most recent campaign to unite the UK live events,

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Klotz high end guitar cable for Joe Bonamassa

A cable to perfectly suit the taste of blues legend Joe Bonamassa: Technically beyond reproach, brilliant in sound and yet natural. The Klotz guitar cable meets Joe Bonamassa’s high demands in every respect, it is ideal for the hard daily

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New Claypaky showroom!

       The Claypaky showroom is shining with a new and renewed light!   The company took advantage of the break during lockdown to develop a new design and concept for the presentation of their innovative products.   The

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Blanket, food and clothing drive

A drive to collect blankets, food and clothing hopes to reach people in the live events industry who are really battling, as well as reaching out to the community at large and those living in dire situations. Leaders in the

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MA Network Switch

Take control of your network! MA Lighting’s website is such a powerful tool, filled with information. We have taken extracts in regards to the MA Networking Switch and there is a link at the end of this page should you

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Astera NYX Bulb

The NYX Bulb is available in 3 different versions to match the 3 socket styles used around the world. Having a “universal version” would not be possible according to CE & UL standards. When shooting abroad, make sure to use

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CableJoG introduce new cable testers

  While Covid-19 has tested the endurance of every person and company in the live events industry across the world, UK-based Eddie Zych from CableJoG has used this time to design and produced new cable testers and is pleased to

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Robe Follows the Science in Israel

The Weizmann Institute of Science is a renowned public research university in Rehovot, Israel which offers graduate and postgraduate degrees in the natural and exact sciences and hosts an annual event honoring the work of Israeli scientists and their contributions

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Surganova Dazzles with Titan Tubes

Lighting designer Vladimir Lyubimov continues to use Astera Titan Tubes as a key lighting feature for concerts by acclaimed Russian rock musician, singer and poet, Svetlana Surganova. The most recent of these took place at Crocus City Hall in the Krasnogorsky

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Clear-Com Knowledge Centers

  The Clear-Com Knowledge Center pages are helpful resources where you can find key information by product line, such as technical documentation, service and support, and marketing materials. We currently have Knowledge Centers for HelixNet, FreeSpeak II, FreeSpeak Edge, and

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High-Profile Video Project for Artist Post Malone

Joe Sanchez, Sound Engineer and Owner of a boutique live sound and broadcast production company, was recently approached to assist with the communications integration for a high-profile motion capture video project involving American rapper, Post Malone. With an extremely tight

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Knebworth House in a New Anolis Light

Architectural LED lighting specialist Anolis – a Robe business – was approached by Robert Parker of the Historic Houses Association to assist in the specification of a replacement lighting scheme to illuminate the front of Knebworth House, a magnificent Grade

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Robe for Martin Jensen Site-Specific Shows

    The pandemic period will surely be remembered for many things including the invention and creativity manifested by an entertainment and technical production industry determined to keep music and performance accessible and relevant during a world public health crisis

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Robe Launches New LEDBeam 350 Moving Light

  Robe lighting launches its latest new moving light innovation – the LEDBeam 350™.  To those familiar with the massively successful little LEDBeam 150™, this is a bigger, brighter – 6,600 lumen – variant, delivering even more punch and presence

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ONErack Spider Options

  Choose from two different options to provide reliable, clean, dependable DC power for your mission-critical installations in healthcare, higher-education, broadcast, and control rooms.   ONErack Spider Vertical Strip PSU Multi-Voltage PSU Strip with 23 voltage module slots; 14 voltage

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Astera Academy

  For anyone wanting to learn more about the Astera software and hardware, don’t forget the Astera Academy. During 2020, Astera created a wide range of tutorials which cover new products, features and ideas to use Astera. It’s all available

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Aurora Series by Absen

    Absen is pleased to announce the Aurora Series, a lightweight panel ideal for both indoor and outdoor advertising applications.   With a brightness of 10000 Nits and built to withstand outdoor weather conditions, the Aurora Series offers a

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Waves audio plugins and signal processors from DWR

Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. Heard on hit records, major motion pictures, and popular video games worldwide, Waves’ cutting-edge software and hardware processors are used

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A beautiful sound at South African immersive audio demo

  A powerful demonstration featuring L-Acoustic’s L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Technology and Klang:technologies, highlighted how a show could translate into a memorable experience for a live audience and those watching the broadcast from home via a live streaming platform.  Presented by

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Astera AX2 PixelBar

    LED Bar with built-in battery for stage, events and film lighting   Astera’s Wireless PixelBar is a linear wash fixture with built-in battery pack. Each of its LEDs can be individually addressed and offers ultra-high color rendering, digital

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B-Station2 by Visual Productions

  Wall-mount button panel  Designed to offer a user-interface to your lighting project, the B-Station2 is a wall-mount panel with 6 push-buttons. The buttons can be configured to send out a multitude of control messages via DMX, UDP, OSC, Art-Net

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ProMotion by Robe Lighting

  Take your venue, club and retail promotions to the next level with the futuristic Robe ProMotion™ moving head effects and video projector.   Compact, stylish yet fast moving, this projector produces 1000 ANSI Lumens of creative output with its

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The Blank Space, a new venue in Cape Town

With travel restrictions in place, the show has to go on, albeit digitally! For an international fashion show, four South African fashion designers were able to shoot their latest work at The Blank Space, a venue created by the CCPP

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Vectorworks Spotlight Training in JHB

  Join Dylan Jones as he presents Vectorworks Spotlight Training from 15 to 19 March 2021 at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg.   The course will be split up into Basic Training (15 March), Intermediate Training (16 and 17 March) and

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Anolis Specified for leading London Venues

Anolis Divine 160 LED lighting fixtures are providing mood and house lighting for two of London’s leading multifunctional venues, Magazine London on the Greenwich Peninsula and Exhibition London in White City, West London, both initiated and operated by Broadwick Live

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World Debut of Claypaky Tambora Batten Fixtures

One of the first and arguably the greatest of Russian rock bands, KINO celebrated its reunion with an online concert, which wowed the Russian rock community and teased KINO’s big stadium tour planned for thisspring.  The online performance was the

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Insane at Miss Soweto 2020

  For the fourth consecutive year, Vimal Rawjee of Insane Sound and Lighting was appointed to supply the full technical for the Miss Soweto beauty pageant hosted at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Johannesburg. The hybrid-event, accommodating one hundred guests

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Summer of the 17th Doll

Australian lighting designer Trudy Dalgleish appreciated the quietness and other features of Robe T1 Profiles and T1 Fresnels that are part of the new house rig at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide, which reopened in June 2020 after a major

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Basic Rigging Training to be hosted Cape Town

  DWR Distribution is pleased to present Basic Rigging Training in Cape Town, a two-day workshop presented by Robert Izzett which covers basic rigging hardware and calculations according to SANS 10366. The course, limited to twenty delegates, will be held

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DWR to close for Stock Take

    The DWR Distribution offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 February, for our annual stock take. To our valued clients, please let us know if we can be of any assistance before then. The

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MDG’s magical atmosphere for Idols SA

  Haze, glorious haze! For Idols South Africa, lighting designer Joshua Cutts from Visual Frontier relied on two MDG units to enhance the lighting beams on stage and to create an emotionally charged feel. Season 16 of Idols SA, the

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A Tribute to Marco Bartolini

The Robe Family is heartbroken to announce the death of Marco Bartolini, a hugely popular and well-known industry face in Italy and internationally, who passed away on 10th February 2021 following a short battle with cancer. Marco started working with

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Full Drama for Idols South Africa

The challenges of producing entertainment in the pandemic has seen some incredible imagination and resourcefulness from the industry in creating Covid-safe working environments so at least some sectors have been able to keep working, one of which is television. In

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Astera for Idols SA

The South African State Theatre in Pretoria’s 550 seat Drama Stage hosted both the rounds and finale of the 2020 edition of Idols SA, complete with a lighting design by Joshua Cutts of Visual Frontier and technical production delivered by

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The headphones the pros are raving about

It’s a new year, and if you’re looking for new gear to upgrade your home studio, you might want to check out the new headphones line from Audix. We think they are pretty amazing, but don’t just take our word for it.

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E-Learning on the MA Lighting platform

  As our industry is constantly progressing, MA Lighting believe that solid knowledge and constant learning are not only needed – they are essential. E-learning offers Interactive learning at your fingertips   While shows are getting more and more complex

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Creative Technologies USA increase VERTO Truss Inventory

In the midst of nearly complete disruption of the live entertainment and exhibition industry, Creative Technologies (CT) made another investment to better serve their customers.  CT added over 120 new sections of Prolyte VERTO 30V late last year to their existing extensive inventory.

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tvONE ONErack powers Norwegian Cruise Lines gaming areas

tvONE’s award-winning universal rack mounting system ONErack™ is providing cool, simple-to-install solutions for media players and control interfaces on two of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ most technically-advanced ships.   The entertainment solutions team engaged for the project required a space-saving, clean

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Robe Presents New Website

Capturing the spirit and positive vibes of 2021 – a year full of great hopes and expectations – moving and LED lighting manufacturer Robe reveals a brand-new website, at www.robe.cz  with a fresh contemporary look that is action-packed with useful

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First Robe FORTES for France

  Robe’s amazing brand-new flagship, high powered, TE (TRANSFERABLE ENGINE) LED luminaire – the FORTE – makes landfall in France where brand new FORTES have been delivered from the Czech Republic via Robe France to rental and technical production specialist

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Reliable TV studio lighting equipment, made in Italy

@Quartzcolor is a world-renowned brand dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance, reliable, durable and low-maintenance professional lighting fixtures. The variety of QUARTZCOLOR range of LED and Tungsten Fresnel fixtures, Softlights, Fill & Cyclorama lighting guarantees diverse solutions for almost any

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tvONE C2-2855 Universal Scaler Plus

The C2-2855 Universal Scaler Plus is a compact and easy to use universal scaler, switcher and format converter. Living up to the name “universal,” the C2-2855 uses tvONE’s exclusive CORIO®2 scaling engine and can work with HDMI, Universal DVI, YC,

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New PA Series Laser Projectors from NEC

A new class of quiet laser projectors Unique to NEC, filter-free LCD technology means there is no need to change filters or replace bulbs. Already established as a world-class projector solution due to its low total cost of ownership and

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Magnimage Receiving Cards and Video Processors

Considering a new LED wall? With a full line of receiving cards and video processors options, Magnimage can help you plan the complete a highly reliable solution. Features include: Large Pixel Capacity Precise Greyscale HDR10 Brightness&Chroma Calibration Free Cable-connection Explore the series ->

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iPointes for GlasGLOW3 Event

GlasGLOW3 was a truly magical illuminated trail event, full of fun and fantasy, conceived and produced by event specialist itison and staged at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. It ran for two and a half weeks in October and November featuring a

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Never give up

  As the live events industry, we’ve been knocked down in a really big way. That said, let’s get back up again! DWR Distribution would hereby like to encourage you to never give up. With your clients and event organizers

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Protection screens

Love seeing what the DWR team can do! Thank you, Sidney Koen, for making these protection screens which have been placed at our main reception and service/workshop receptions areas. Sidney designed and made the brackets, while Derek Kruger sourced the

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Air Guard Antibacterial Vaporizer

  Air Guard Antibacterial Vaporizer enables you to sanitize and reach the hard to get places in your home, workplace, gym, school, car or wherever needed. As with the wearing of masks and the sanitizing of hands, Air Guard is

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Robe is a Hit on TV in Denmark

Danish lighting designer Johnny Thinggaard Lydiksen counts himself lucky to have had a busy autumn, engaged in working on several different television productions, all of them using Robe moving lights. This has included music show “Here’s Your Hit” for DR2,

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CueCore2 multi-protocol architectural lighting controller

  The CueCore2 is a compact form-factor lighting controller for (semi-)permanent installations and architectural lighting. Designed for non-stop operation, the CueCore2 has no moving parts; the unit is completely solid-state and achieves a remarkable level of reliability that allow lighting

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Lighting the Louvre for David Guetta

    It was the gig of show designer / director Romain Pissenem’s dreams! Global music superstar David Guetta, France’s most iconic DJ and music producer playing a unique set live at one of the world’s most visually, architecturally, and

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DiGiCo in the corporate environment

  Industry-leading digital mixing with maximum ROI   From small company gatherings to the most ambitious corporate functions, the key to making the most of the corporate events market is being heard but never seen.   For production companies seeking

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New arrival of the LED-F702 LED Controller

Magnimage is thrilled to introduce the LED-F702 LED Controller. The system integrates signal sending and video processing and is effective at connecting led displays.       For more information visit: http://www.magnimage.com/article/detail/571 Save As PDF

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KLOTZ M5 supreme microphone cable

KLOTZ M5 supreme microphone cable with unique design, double bare copper spiral shield and KLOTZ XLR. As a top-class microphone cable, the M5 not only delivers virtually lossless signal transmission over long distances, but also provides unequalled protection against interference

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Clear-Com helps film and TV crew safely on set

  Clear-Com’s full duplex, IP-based intercoms are helping film and TV crews remain socially distant while working on set.   While full-duplex comms systems were once used primarily by the camera operators and DP, with the new norms of socially

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Anolis lighting at MSD Rowan Pump Station

This Anolis lighting case study features the MSD Rowan Pump Station – Louisville, Kentucky, USA where 86 ArcLine Outdoor Optic 36 RGBCW 12-degree and 4 ArcLine Outdoor Optic 24 RGBCW 12-degree fixtures provide a wash of colour. The structure which

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Pärnu Concert Hall Chooses Robe

Pärnu Concert Hall in Estonia’s fourth-largest city is internationally renowned for its performance programme and has just taken delivery of new Robe moving light fixtures – eight T1 Profiles, six Tetra2 LED battens and four LEDWash 800s – which have

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The New Role of Comms in Production Environments

By James Schaller TV Technology (www.technology.com) Wireless intercom systems enable safety and health compliance and enhance collaboration and creativity   Feature film and episodic TV productions are used to being on hiatus, but no one could have anticipated the level of work

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New V12 Waves Update

  The team at Waves are pleased to introduce the new version (v12) of all Waves applications, with NEW highly requested features:   eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio, and StudioRack are now V12 Support for V12 plugin resizing & preset

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Littlite task lamps

Littlite task lamps, distributed in South Africa by DWR Distribution, are available in over 300 configurations ideal for permanent mounting, temporary lighting, portable lighting and any place an adjustable light, compact light, flexible light, gooseneck work light or task light

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New PRO AES digital audio cable series by KLOTZ

The new PRO AES digital audio cable series with XLR 3pin connectors is now available! The professional D-Series from KLOTZ is optimized for long transmission distances of AES/EBU signals and currently consists of the four variants D2, D3, D4 and

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DWR closes for the holidays

To our friends in the industry, may you have a lovely Christmas and a good 2021. Kindly take note that DWR Distribution will close on 23 December, and we’ll be back in the office on 4 January. Thank you for

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Robe MegaPointes for the People’s Choice

The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards (PCAs) was again staged at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, USA, and lit for the third consecutive year by Tom Sutherland of DX7 Design, working for production company Den of Thieves. Tom

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Astera for Malmo Opera and Funny Girl

Sweden’s Malmo Opera presented an acclaimed production of musical classic “Funny Girl” as part of the autumn / winter repertory programme which continued to run despite the pandemic! Audience figures were dramatically reduced to 50 plus a livestream which could

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40 year strong LSC is on an exciting new path

  LSC Control Systems is the next incarnation of the LSC business name – this change marks an exciting new direction for the company as it continues its expansion into other areas of the entertainment industry.   The LSC family

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New Updates for CORIOmaster are Available!

CORIOmaster, CORIOmaster mini, CORIOmaster micro Video Processors   See new Brochure   Enhance the Viewer Experience with Keying   The New Keying Module for CORIOmaster will improve efficiency, overlay real-time data feeds, and boost safety with keyed icons, data and

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Hippotizer Nevis+ maps Christmas joy at Dior London

UK – Luxury fashion brand Dior’s flagship London store has launched its festive Christmas display, unveiling an entirely video mapped frontage powered by a Hippotizer Nevis+ Media Server. Visual wow-machine Motion Mapping is masterminding the technical set up, control and running

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Robe Putting on an Exhibition in London

Exhibition London is a new multipurpose live music and events venue in White City, West London initiated and operated by Broadwick Live and Venue Lab, offering another stunning, uniquely interesting, highly adaptable – 1400 seated to 2800 standing capacity –

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Folies Bergère goes crazy for L-ISA immersive sound

   PARIS, France – December 2020 – Celebrating all things glamorous, sensual and flamboyant, Folies Bergère is one of Paris’ most revered nightspots. Originally a cabaret music hall and variety-entertainment theatre, The Folies made its mark during the Belle Epoque

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