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48 l November 2013


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installationnews Martin Audio makes its mark at The MAC


UNITED KINGDOM By Erica Basnicki


THE MAC, Belfast’s new creative arts venue, has had its newly designed production infrastructure equipped and installed by Rea Sound, Martin Audio’s Irish distributors. Appointed as specialist sub-


contractors to Bowen Mascott JV, and working from a design specification by consultant Carr & Angier, Rea Sound masterminded the entire technical


The MAC’s 350-seat main auditorium, equipped with Martin Audio W3s


fit-out, which included a Martin Audio W3 theatre PA system. “The W3 is a fantastic sound


system and perfect for the requirement,” confirmed Rea Sound’s Roger McMullan.


The system is the main auditorium comprises three W3s per side and a Martin Audio AQ10, powered by MA amplifiers. These provide separate channel feeds to each of the house PA speakers as well as the infills and effects speakers, which include three AQ10’s plus four ‘floating’ Martin Audio Blackline F10+ and two F12+. At the heart of the system lies one of two Allen & Heath IDR units, allowing for full


UNITED KINGDOM


BPM team launches PRO show for NEC


By Dave Robinson


ON THE wave of another successful BPM 2013 (the ‘DJ and Electronic Music Production Event’), organiser Marked Events is expanding into the professional audio and lighting space with the launch of PRO. This exhibition is aimed at installers, rental houses, production companies and anyone who provides technical services to bars, clubs, concert venues and small to medium-sized events, and will run alongside BPM at the NEC in Birmingham Saturday 13 till Monday 15 September 2014. The shows will retain


individual identities (BPM for DJ gear, PRO for pro-audio and lighting needs) though one ticket will cover entry to both. Marked Events’ sales director


told PSNEurope at press time: “Since announcing PRO, the industry reaction has been great. Following PLASA’s debut at ExCeL, I think the need for a targeted PRO event is even more apparent. The idea for PRO is that it will fill the gaping middle ground currently not covered either by PLASA or our BPM event. “PRO is specifically targeted


at late night venues, production companies and the retail sectors that supply professional


Mark Walsh, BPM & PRO sales director


audio and lighting users. The development of PRO was initially driven by professional audio companies who serve this market and are looking for a new opportunity for show promotion in the UK. This point has already being proven by BPM, which included representation from more speaker brands than any other UK show this year. With the birth of PRO, this is only set to grow.” BPM has expanded from 2,200 visitors in 2007 to 8,000 this year, and from 4,000sqm of floorspace to 8,700sqm in 2013. Walsh has already been


approached by a number of new exhibitors for 2014, as well as current BPM exhibitors seeking increased space. “For the pro- audio companies this will mean more feature area space for sound system demonstration and dedicated educational content in the PRO Learning Spaces.” www.visitpro.co.uk


control on all inputs and outputs of the PA speaker channels. Supplied for the audio engineer is an Allen & Heath I-Live T122 digital console and IDR48 stagebox again allow for ease of use and preset recalls.


The smaller upstairs studio also utilises W3 cabinets, with an Allen & Heath I-Live R72 digital console and IDR16 stagebox.  www.martin-audio.com


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