Audio & Broadcast
Getting the edge with AVPro
Audio Visual Distributors will launch the AVPro Edge this year at Integrate, designed specifically to help integrators who need to distribute a signal to a variety of displays and keep an optimal picture, without compromising on picture quality.
Voice, the next frontier
Smart objects are becoming more intelligent by the day, integrating into lives like new members of families, and even new colleagues. With costs coming down, we can expect to see more technology that recognises faces, images, gestures, speech, even emotions, all the while picking up on natural language processing too.
Did you hear that?
Modern life is full of distractions. Our brains are wired to listen out for sounds to warn us of danger, communicate with others and soothe us through music, but with so much noise competing for our attention, it can be overwhelming. Now technology is looking to the sounds of nature to help us live, work and play more effectively.
Be pragmatic about your choice of speakers
Optimise the design dispersion and projection of sound in your project with the Pragmatic family of line array speaker systems.
Immersive audio: from experience to immersion
An abundance of relevant technology means that an immersive audio design is realistically achievable for more installation applications than ever before. But what are ‘first principles’ for those integrators already working on such projects, and those who are looking to develop business in this area?
Creating sound business
Looking to improve the sound quality of your sonic environment? Yamaha’s MRX7-D uses acoustic echo cancellers to suppress unwanted feedback and annoying echoes, so that you and your customers can get down to business.
In the spotlight: Paula Jones Hanson
Paula is a freelance producer, engineer, mixer and remixer who has been a prominent figure in the recording industry worldwide. She has worked around the globe with the world’s greatest producers such as Chris Thomas, Tony Brock, Dave Stewart, Martin Chambers and Charlie Clouser and artists including Elton John, Michael Hutchence, and Marcella Detroit. Now she’s back in home in Sydney, and as a featured speaker at this year’s Integrate, we took the opportunity to get to know her a bit better and hear what has inspired her impressive career.
ListenTALK at the push of a button
Did you hear? ListenTALK, by National Audio Systems, was named product of the year by Systems Contractor News at Integrate. These pocket-sized mobile collaboration devices allows for clear, secure communications and is ideal for noisy environments without the need to shout.
Norwest Productions to provide audio for 2018 Commonwealth Games
We love our sporting events in Australia, and they don’t come much bigger than the Commonwealth Games who has have announced that Norwest Productions will be the ‘Official Ceremonies Audio System Provider’. Here’s how they took out the gold medal in AV position.
CASE STUDY: Sky-high sound at Eleven Rooftop Bar
Eleven Rooftop Bar is Brisbane’s hottest spot to down a few beverages. A stone’s throw from the CBD, the venue boasts spectacular 270° views over Fortitude Valley and combines the charm of the Ottoman Empire with the relaxed vibes of the Balinese beach. But there’s more to Eleven than just fancy drinks, as the venue also boasts d&b audiotechnik and Cloud Electronics products installed, that ensures that as the sun goes down that there is never has a dull moment.
