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Discover the Best Studio Microphones of 2024 New!

Unlock the full potential of your recordings with the latest studio microphones. This feature highlights exceptional products from leading brands that deliver unparalleled sound quality and durability. Explore the dynamic and condenser options redefining the pro audio market. read more

Upgrade Your Sound: 6 Reasons to Switch to Digital Wireless Microphones New!

From minimising interference to ensuring crystal-clear performance, find out why making the switch from Analogue to Digital can enhance your live shows. Elevate your audio and discover how digital systems offer superior sound quality, intelligent signal management, and hassle-free setup. read more

Phoenix Networks Makes International Debut at Kathmandu Music Festival 2024 New!

Phoenix Networks, in collaboration with Meyer Sound Panther and Leopard systems, celebrates a major milestone with its first international gig at the Kathmandu Music Festival 2024, enhances the vibrant cultural exchange in Nepal. Join us as we explore this landmark achievement and the future of Phoenix Networks on the world stage. read more

Leksa Lighting: Pioneering Professional Lighting Solutions New!

Leksa Lighting Technologies is revolutionizing the professional lighting industry in India with its cutting-edge LED solutions. Ronald Silva D'Souza delves deeper into how the brand is performing in the lighting market and its commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative read more

Shaping the Future of Sound: Meet the IRAA 2024 Jury Panel New!

As the Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards (IRAA) supported by GENELEC, the IRAA Awards continue to recognize outstanding achievements in music production and engineering. This year's esteemed jury panel continue to recognize outstanding achievements in music production and engineering read more

Audio Visual Magic at Lollapalooza India 2024 New!

Lollapalooza India's 2024 edition showcased an eclectic mix of global and local music across four stages. This article highlights the stellar audio-visual setups by Audio Dimensionz on Perry's Stage and ElectroCraft on the Nexa Stage, delivering a truly immersive experience. read more

Panel Discussion on Manufactured Lighting in India New!

A panel of industry experts, moderated by Viraf Pocha, discussed the potential and challenges of advancing 'Make in India' for stage lighting technology with insights from leaders like Ronald Silvan D'Souza, Manoj Lobo, Koy Neminathan, and Arvind Singh. read more

Sound Matters: Taking Noise Off The Menu New!

Hewshott, one of the leading technology, acoustics, and theatre consultants in the world, delivered exceptional spatial experiences at Otra, Kala Ghoda. read more

11 Questions with Christine Schyvinck New!

CEO of Shure, reflects on her 35-year journey with the company and discusses her vision for the audio technology giant. read more

Canara Lighting Completes Landmark Installation at India International Convention & Exhibition Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi New!

Canara Lighting successfully completed a significant project at the India International Convention & Exhibition Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, in Dwarka, New Delhi. read more

Celebrating 22 Years of Innovation and Industry Leadership in India's Live Events Sector New!

The 22nd edition of PALM Expo, held from May 30 to June 1, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, saw a record-breaking 25,510 unique visitors and was a massive success. Spanning 30,000 sqm, the expo showcased the latest in live events, media, and entertainment technology, with electrifying performances and cutting-edge industry insights. read more


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Rained off Bangalore concert provides perfect opportunity for PR Lighting



Bangalore-based freelance lighting engineer, Guru Somayaji, recently worked on a production designing shows for premier local live music venue and festival / events production company, The Humming Tree.

One recent show was the concert for rising Indie artiste, Prateek Kuhad, when PR Lighting fixtures unexpectedly came to the rescue. The design brief for the show was that it should be ‘minimal and space like’, and the visual brief was to bring together the stars through the signs of the Zodiac. The show was to have been operated by the artiste’s lighting engineer, Mumbai-based Abhishek Roy.

“Using this brief, I wanted to design a rig that would have a lot of colour wash, and spots that would focus on key moments from various positions,” said the LD. “I settled on specifying 16 Spot fixtures, 24 Wash fixtures, 10 Profile Spots, eight Par Cans and four Blinders along with four haze machines. In addition to this, we decided to have a 36ft x 12ft LED Wall.”

The Humming Tree then sought the right partner to supply equipment and it was decided that Reynolds Sound & Lighting Services Pvt Ltd was the right company to supply equipment for a high quality production like this.

But then disaster struck. The concert was washed away by heavy rain, and the original lighting inventory was soaking wet and no longer fit for purpose. The concert was therefore rescheduled for two days later.


“We quickly had to rework the designs, as now we had less than 24 hours to bring down the existing rig and replace it,” Guru Somayaji recalls. “I remember Felix Remedios, the CEO of Reynolds Sound & Lighting Services, mentioning the purchase of PR Spots, and without even thinking twice, I agreed to try the PR XR 480 BWS as I had previously used the PR Wash fixtures at another concert and liked the lights. Apart from the change in the inventory, I was now handed the responsibility of also operating this show!”

This popular hybrid 3-in-1 luminaire integrates three features (Beam, Wash, Spot) in a single unit, combining an advanced 480W lamp technology with a superb optical system. The product has regularly found its way onto tour riders since its release.

Using 16 of the fixtures, the LD immediately noticed that the XR480 BWS Spots were smooth in operation and offered a highly efficient spot. “Although I was informed that these fixtures could work as a 3-in-1, I ran it in the default spot mode. Despite having 16 fixtures, I used them to create various moods and positions in sets of one or in pairs, and during loud sing-along parts would turn on all of them.

“In short, the rained-off show gave me an opportunity to try out PR Lighting and I would recommend these fixtures for future specifications. In fact I look forward to trying out more PR Lighting fixtures in the near future and specifying them for concerts.”

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