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A monthly look at the newest products and services for the live events industry
Martin Audio MLA
The MLA system by Martin Audio is aimed at large-scale touring sound reinforcement for outdoor festivals , stadia , arenas and concert halls . Featuring a multicellular loudspeaker array technology ( MLA ) the system boasts pristine fidelity and huge output capability bringing the FOH engineer and the audience together in a more powerful , involving experience . martin-audio . com @ MartinAudioLtd
MegaPointe moving light
MegaPointe by Robe features an exclusive 470W short-arc light source and optics to produce bright parallel beams and gobo projections , together with super-quick movement , smooth CMY colour mixing and a multitude of effects available for splitting and shaping the light in spot , beam or wash modes . The zoom ranges from 1.8 to 21 degrees in beam mode . robe . cz @ Robelighting
Igloo Vision VR domes
Igloo has developed a technology that allows laser projection on a 360-degree surface provided by purpose-built domes available as 6m ( 12 people ); 9m ( 35 people ); 12.5m ( 220 people ); and 21m ( 750-1,000 people ). These geodesic domes are built in aluminium , which allows the projectors , lights and audio gear to be rigged on the structure . The result is an immersive experience for people to appreciate without the need to wear any device . On the contrary , attendees can interact with each other . Due to the visuals being built in a real-time engine , they can even interact with visual projection . igloovision . com @ IglooVision
Epson stage projectors
Epson has been tapping into the entertainment market with high brightness laser projectors , such as the flagship EB-L25000U . The company has also recently launched a range of 15,000 lumen laser projectors , the EB-L1700U series , and world ’ s first 25,000 lumens 3LCD laser projector . The manufacturer said customers are transitioning from traditional lamp solutions to laser , and the trend is set to continue over the years to come due to several reasons including high picture quality , lower cost of ownership and longer warranties . epson . co . uk @ epsonuk
Snap Mask
EventsTag ’ s ‘ Snap Mask ’ can bring campaigns to attendees interactively . The technology , which allows guests to take augmented reality selfies , uses 3D facemapping mechanics to turn any event goer into a multitude of characters . From the Stranger Things gang to a squad of Chelsea football fans , any theme is possible , and guests can share the experiences on their social feeds . It is clear that events will utilise social tech increasingly over the coming year , and Snap Mask is at the forefront of this trend . eventstag . com @ eventstaghq
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