The official MA University training programme is in full swing in South Africa, with numerous grandMA3 Basic Training days taking place in Johannesburg and a grandMA2 Basic Training course recently hosted in Durban, all presented free of charge. While there are currently only a few MA Lighting grandMA3 consoles in South Africa, it has not stopped lighting designers and technicians from keeping up to date with the latest trends and technology. DWR Distribution’s Jannie de Jager has orchestrated and presented grandMA3 Basic Training in Johannesburg, where three workshops took place in November (including a workshop dedicated to the UJ Theatre…
Author: Peter Iantorno
Martin Professional Middle East has appointed Nabil Assidi to the role of Maintenance Engineer. “I share my excitement to be part of Martin Pro-ME and I hope the coming days will show my enthusiasm and thrill to contribute to the success of this Group of companies,” Assidi commented. Assidi brings nearly 15 years of experience in electrical engineering to his new role. martinpro-me.com
Sharp NEC Display Solutions has appointed DWR Distribution as its South African distributor. “While NEC has a vast product range, DWR’s specialty will be the supply of NEC projectors ranging between 7,000k and 35,000k, to rental companies, houses of worship, theatres and auditoriums,” said Robert Izzett, Director and Head of Sales at DWR. “We’ve just sold our first 8k and 20k laser projectors to churches, and that’s exactly where we are aiming at.” “We believe there is still good opportunity within the South African market for professional projection, and we were intent on finding a suitable partner with which to…
While Dubai is beginning to emerge from lockdown, virtual and hybrid events are still expected to play an important role in the sector through to the end of the year and into 2021. In response to the growing demand for these innovative events, eclipse has launched its brand-new virtual studio in Dubai. “Although countries are now slowly starting to loosen COVID-19 lockdown measures, we understand that there is still a long way to go before our industry returns to normal,” commented Martin Lubach, eclipse Staging Services General Manager. “The pandemic has forced us all to change and adapt, but one…
Bose Professional has launched its new L1 Pro portable line array systems. The next-level advancement of technology developed by Bose 17 years ago with the release of the original L1, the L1 Pro systems comprise the L1 Pro8, the L1 Pro16, and L1 Pro32, with a choice of two subwoofers – the Bose Sub1 and Sub2. As well as 180-degree horizontal coverage, a unique RaceTrack woofer design integrated into the L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16 and the Bose Sub1 and Sub2 modular subwoofers provides extended base response and less bulk. Built-in multi-channel mixers offer EQ, reverb and phantom power, while Bluetooth streaming…
Shure has released DuraPlex – the company’s new subminiature (5mm) omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphone. Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions, DuraPlex boasts Shure’s first IP57 certification rating, keeping dirt, dust, water, and perspiration from upstaging the audio. The minimalistic form factor offers a supreme out-of-the-box experience and features the same award-winning cable durability of TwinPlexTM – Shure’s premium line of lavalier and headset microphones. DuraPlex consists of the DL4 Omnidirectional Waterproof Lavalier Microphone and the DH5 Omnidirectional Waterproof Headset Microphone. Complementing Shure’s expansive portfolio of mid- and high-tier wireless systems, the IP57 rating and cable durability of…
Creative Technology (CT) was this year’s official communications partner for the Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, which took place 23 October at Dubai International Financial District. The event, which saw more than 400 runners from over 40 countries take part, was the first mass-running event to take place in the UAE since the start of the pandemic in March. With a range of innovative measures in place to ensure the safety of all participants, this year’s marathon was able to have three different race categories: 5km, 10km and 21km. Adding to the events safety protocols, CT provided site-wide communication to…
ETC lighting solutions have been selected for the brand new TV studios of leading news channel in the Middle East, Al Arabiya. ETC dealer, Oasis Enterprises supplied the equipment including a Sensor3 Power Control system, a Gio @5 Eos-family control console, Response Mk2 DMX Gateways and DataTrack Backbone system. The state-of-the-art TV studios, located in Dubai, had the full ETC lighting equipment installed in just three weeks with the help of Oasis Enterprises who have worked in collaboration with Al Arabiya for almost 12 years. Lighting Manager at Al Arabiya, Safwan Harcouss commented on the installation: “The news programme is…
NMK Electronics has taken GCC distribution of AV design project platform XTEN-AV. “We were simply blown away by XTEN-AV’s technical advancement, design, application and ease of use right from the day they officially launched back in 2018,” commented Dino Drimakis, Business Development Manager at NMK Electronics. “As a company, they have really heard what the market needs and have reacted to build a spot-on solution steering towards the future of AV design.” “We are glad to have partnered with NMK Electronics for the GCC Region,” said Vibhav and Sahil, CO-Founders of XTEN-AV. “In collaboration with NMK Electronics, we hope to…
xKit.me, the region’s first online platform for buying and selling pro AV equipment, has launched in the Middle East. Offering a wide range of product, from used B stock to the latest new products from world-renowned brands, the new platform will cover the GCC, Middle East and Levant. “We’ve teamed up with some great brands in the industry and we look forward to connecting this whole region together,” commented Jean Michel Elias, Co-Founder of xKit.me. A lighting designer by profession, Elias has been involved in the industry since 2006, working all over the Middle East throughout his career. “Working with…
Qvest Media has appointed Philipp Glänzel as General Manager and CTO for its Dubai office. Glänzel will complement the management team with a focus on managing all technology-relevant matters, as the company aims to expand its market position in the MENA region. Glänzel joins the team alongside General Manager and CSO, Ahmad Al Kayal, who will continue to lead the company’s sales activities as a long-standing manager. Peter Nöthen, CEO of the Qvest Media Group, is pleased about the strong growth in the management team from the internal career programme at Qvest Media: “With our constantly growing key role as…
Heil Sound has named Quantum Dynamic Technologies (QDT) as its exclusive distributor for South Africa. QDT will distribute Heil Sound’s popular Pro Series microphones and HDK drum mic kits as well as ProSet headphones. The appointment comes as part of an expansion effort in response to increased sales and product awareness outside of the USA for Heil Sound products. Located in Johannesburg, Quantum Dynamic Technologies – a subsidiary of Quantum World Technologies – imports and distributes a wide variety of professional sound reinforcement products as well as professional AV video products, including multimedia and stage lighting systems and solutions to…
