Features

Smarter travel

Technology is changing how we live our lives, but that doesn’t seem to be reflected in our airports, train or bus stations, which appear to be sticking to a traditional product-set. Are clients looking to install new technology, or are they sticking to what they know? Paul Milligan investigates.

Are things changing in AV distribution channels?

Will vendors do more direct sales? Does the plug-and-play trend offer fewer or more opportunities for integrators? As Tim Kridel found, the answers depend on whom you ask.

The changing beat of worship

Modern worship is making a lot of noise - both in audio and video. Charlotte Ashley investigates if some of the technology trends of the typical US ‘mega-church’ are filtering into EMEA.

Review of Apex Liviau R control system

The Apex Liviau R system gives users control over presentations and lighting, audio, video and automated services via a 10.1-in touchscreen. Content regularly used on the system can be stored in internal memory. The device also features a built-in audio mixer that incorporates a DSP processor with multiple EQ and limiting facilities and an integrated 2-channel 50W amplifier.

Intercoms are the key to successful live events

Performers, show staff and facilities managers need to communicate and rely on intercom systems to speak to each other. Steve Montgomery investigates how these are used and their integration into the venue environment.

Setting The Agenda: Erik Tarkiainen, Harman Pro

Harman has been a mainstay of the pro audio world, but the AMX and SVSi deals has seen it shift focus in the past two years. Paul Milligan spoke to Erik Tarkiainen to see where the company is headed.