Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solutions and service provider, announces a strategic partnership with Dubai-headquartered ABCOM Distribution. The partnership between the two companies is arguably one of the biggest industry developments in the pandemic aftermath in MENA. The distribution partnership follows Dahua Technology’s ambitious entry into the smart IoT and digital signage segment. Previously, Dahua’s offerings in the MENA market mainly focused on video surveillance devices and solutions, where the conglomerate boasts a leading position globally. ABCOM, founded in 2005, specializes in audio-visual and IT distribution, having catered to the needs of various industries, such as education, public administration,…
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A new 4,400-seat, three-storey church in the Ghanaian capital of Accra has been equipped with Martin Audio’s new state-of-the-art Wavefront Precision line array system. Part of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)—with a global outreach overseen by founder, Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil—sound consultancy and installation were undertaken by London-based Ghanaian production engineer and integrator, Eben Awuah of Amson Audio. Awuah has been working with professional sound systems since the age of 13, having been associated with the Dominion Centre, Wood Green, and specified many world leading brands along the way. He first became aware of Martin Audio four or five…
INFiLED has supplied a 24*5m LED customised wall for Fractal Studio in Dubai. The studio is committed to the field of extended reality (xR) and virtual productions (VR), and INFiLED GXII LED panels effectively provide support for its range of visual effects creation. A large portion of Fractal Studio’s production requires the utilisation of LED screens to construct real-time, realistic scenes, including TV commercials, dramas, feature films, broadcasts, and virtual events. Since the real-time rendering technology needs extremely high specifications for LED products, the screen must have a wide range of projected chromaticity, high refresh rate, and anti-glare surface during…
Gloshine Technology once again joined forces with CCTV, Hunan Satellite TV, Zhejiang Satellite TV, Fantasy Westward Journey, and Sanya Electric Music Festival to create a different style of New Year’s Eve feast, to forge ahead together, to be happy together, to look back on history, and to dream of the starry sea. Sailing 2022 CCTV New Year’s Eve Gala On the evening of December 31, the Sailing 2022 CCTV New Year’s Eve Gala arrived as expected. This is the first time that CCTV New Year’s Eve Gala came out of the CCTV studio hall and set up a stage in Taizhou…
Vision Management Platform (VMP) is an all-new display control software that integrates design, management, and monitoring into one single platform. When paired with the flagship MX Series controller and A10s Pro receiving card, an incredibly professional LED solution is realised, providing stunning image quality, precise colour adjustment, and an intuitive software experience. This represents a totally new solution for managing high-end applications such as fine-pitch LED installation, studio broadcasting, touring, corporate events, virtual production and E-sports. www.novastar.tech
German microphone specialists Neumann.Berlin have announced their first product range designed especially for close miking instruments. To create their new Miniature Clip Mic System, the engineers in Berlin elevated electret technology and its production process to a whole new level. The new KK 14 capsule is able to capture the details of sound better than anything that came before – without any of the production tolerances that have been associated with electret solutions to date. The system’s modular construction has been designed to ensure excellent stability and long service life for live and stage performances. The system includes nine mounting…
Audio specialist Sennheiser launches a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing, and mastering. The HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones are an ideal companion for creators seeking natural and precise sound reproduction to accurately assess their audio mixes. To ease long sessions, the HD 400 PRO features a comfortable and lightweight open-back design fitted with soft velour ear pads. The unit includes both coiled and straight detachable cables, allowing the headphones to adapt to different use preferences. “We are happy to introduce the first open studio headphones in Sennheiser’s PRO line,” commented Gunnar Dirks, Product Manager, Professional Audio.…
Following two years of postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first-ever Saga Festival took place on 10 to 12 September 2021 in Romania, Bucharest – reportedly generating a revenue of 25m euros – with over 130,000 people in attendance to witness the audiovisual spectacular. INFiLED provided five customised triangular LED displays stood in the central position of the main stage, duplicating the icon of the Saga Festival, while smaller LED solutions courtesy of INFiLED formed slim lines around it. With more than 2000 sq m of LED panels on site, the rig provided clear and vivid images corresponding with the…
Venuetech has partnered with Cedar Electronics, a manufacturer of Flip-Chip COB LED displays. This collaboration was highly anticipated with the continuous expansion of the Venuetech video division, as the clientele base and market have become more focused on quality visual representations. With over 10 years of experience in Flip-Chip COB LED display R&D and manufacturing, Cedar electronics has become the world’s most prominent manufacturer of Flip-Chip COB displays. Dedicated to providing integrated solutions based on Flip-Chip COB LED display technology. “We are glad to establish a strategic relationship with Venuetech in the Middle East market”, stated Cedar Electronics G.M. Wang…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made three new appointments to its team in the Middle East. CTME welcomes Chad Smith as the newly appointed Project Manager to our live events division. Chad has over 11 years of experience throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. He has extensive knowledge in technical design and production and is responsible for providing AV technical management across various events. Alongside managing a team of engineers, Chad has built strong relationships with worldwide clients, providing support, communication and problem-solving solutions. He has a diverse portfolio across corporate, sports, weddings, live entertainment, festivals, and…
For more than 35 years, SOS Global Express has been providing customised logistics solutions for the complex and time-critical events industry. Headquartered in New Bern, North Carolina, and with international hubs in Hamburg, London, and Moscow, the company has the experience, resources, and international network to offer a true year-round, 24/7 service to its clients – wherever they are in the world. That ability strengthened even further recently with the opening of a new Dubai branch, SOS Event Logistics LLC, which will service the company’s existing long-term customers in the region as well as facilitate the expected growth in the…
With Expo 2020 just around the corner, it’s safe to say that it’s an incredibly busy time for Neumann&Müller (N&M) Middle East. Entrusted with the design and delivery of 10 pavilion projects, as well as several planned live events on Expo site, the company is growing rapidly to meet the demand. “We are growing our team massively, not only for the Expo 2020 projects but also to grow our presence generally here in the Middle East,” commented N&M Dubai’s Felix Erdmann. “We are currently in the process of doubling our full-time employee numbers over the next two to three months.”…
