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Boring, Uninspiring, Old, but man it is good!

Posted by Simon Byrne
On April 20, 2018

It is rare for a software product to still work 10 years after it was first written, let alone 19 years. But that is the case with Sports Sounds Pro (SSP). Developed in 1999 by Bill Buschmeier, SSP does one job really well, plays music files using a cart/button style interface. A software version of […]

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The Forgotten Value of Insurance

Posted by Simon Byrne
On December 21, 2017

The Forgotten Value of Insurance by Simon Byrne Insurance is an interesting product. You are buying something that you hope you will never need, and at the purchasing stage, it is impossible to know what may happen in the future so nearly all buyers use price as the only guide when determining value. There is […]

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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail – Using CAD in the Production Industry

Posted by Simon Byrne
On September 10, 2017

Technology has got to the point where there really is no reason why every detail cannot be planned accurately prior to setting up an event. Technologies exist which allow us to model the PA performance, visualise the lighting design, plan the sight lines, determine load ratings and so on. Key to all of these is […]

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HDMI and HDCP – A World of Pain

Posted by Simon Byrne
On August 5, 2017

HDMI, which means High Definition Multimedia Interface is the consumer standard for video interconnection and it found it’s way into the Pro AV industry pretty quickly. I’d suggest not by choice, it is a huge source of problems and frustration. Because it is a standard for consumer gear of varying capability and can incorporate copy […]

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Buy online overseas – A puppy dies

Posted by Simon Byrne
On July 5, 2017

By Simon Byrne There is no doubt that we live in a unified world nowadays. The internet has broken down the geographical barriers which means overseas online sellers can easily sell into Australia. It’s great for the overseas seller too. Easy and simple incremental sales that require zero effort and minimal labour. That is, the […]

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Show Redundancy

Posted by Simon Byrne
On July 5, 2017

Technical difficulties: you’d expect them at a five-bands-for-five-bucks bash at your local, but when they happen at prominent or world class events, it is a serious problem. A few recent high profile event failures have highlighted the need for better redundancy in show systems. Particularly as systems are increasingly more complex, and now highly reliant […]

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This is sensStreaming Live Events – the Natural Extension

Posted by Simon Byrne
On June 5, 2017

Streaming of live events has become cost effective and dare I say too easy! Punters are literally firing up the Facebook apps on their phones and streaming live instantly. Innovative artists and promoters have recognised that streaming all, or at least a taste of their events, drives interest that can be built upon. For corporate […]

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What are you going to do with all those encoders?

Posted by Simon Byrne
On May 20, 2017

The production industry has benefited dramatically from the advances in computer and DSP technology, no more than with audio mixers. The massive cost benefits and flexibility that digital mixers have brought to the live sound industry has been huge, but has also created some real challenges for the manufacturers and users.The first generation of digital […]

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Keep the Light On

Posted by Simon Byrne
On May 17, 2017

CX Monthly Tech News May 2017 People in the live events industry operate in a somewhat unique environment when compared to most industries. If for example, a builder encounters delays due to issues out of our their control, it is irritating but not that big a deal. They’ll (hopefully) come back tomorrow. If we are […]

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Canberra Theatre Centre Upgrade – CX Magazine April 2017

Posted by Simon Byrne
On April 10, 2017

The ACT Government has invested $9 million into the Canberra Theatre Centre’s technical and patron amenity over the last 5 years. The program included a new outdoor LED screen on the front of the building, new seating for 1245 audience guests, full replacement of the theatrical lighting, dimmers, infrastructure and fixtures, building improvements and modernisation […]

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