Robe moving lights proved they had the X-Factor in the final of the Czech and Slovak edition of the popular talent competition reality TV show, which was staged at the Incheba Expo Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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BECHYNE, Czech Republic — For an event set to take place Aug. 4-10 at the Chateau Resort Bechyne here, Sensaphonics president Dr. Michael Santucci will be giving a talk on hearing protection. The event is a musical retreat led by jazz-fusion drummer and composer Billy Cobham, pictured here.
More details from Sensaphonics (www.sensaphonics.com):
Sensaphonics, makers of custom in-ear monitors and hearing protection for many of the world’s top musicians, including Cobham, is supporting the event with a presentation by company President and hearing conservation expert, Dr. Michael Santucci.
“In designing the structure of this retreat, Billy wanted to devote a day to the art of listening. He asked me if I could extend that concept to include the importance of hearing,” notes Santucci. “That’s a great message for all musicians, and I am honored and excited at the opportunity to participate.”
Billy Cobham explains, “I felt that it would be tremendously valuable to educate our musician participants about hearing conservation, so we’re delighted that Dr. Michael Santucci will present this important information from an expert’s perspective.”
Cobham’s “Art of the Rhythm Section” retreat is open to drummers, bassists, keyboardists, and guitarists. It includes five days of master classes designed to provide a supportive, immersive opportunity for learning, growth, and camaraderie. Activities will include five days of lessons with Billy Cobham and his team, with lectures, discussions, video resources, and playing exercises. There will also be nightly jam sessions and a special Saturday night performance featuring one or more chosen rhythm sections who will open the show for a concert with Billy and the Spectrum Band.
In addition to Billy Cobham, who will organize and host the retreat, faculty will include members of his band, SPECTRUM 40: guitarist Dean Brown, keyboardist Gary Husband, and bassist Ric Fierabracci. Sound engineers Franz Erl and Ross Morgan round out the faculty and will provide technical support.
Dr. Santucci’s presentation will include both technical and practical knowledge along with a lengthy Q&A session. “Over the years, Billy and I have talked a lot about the importance of hearing to musicians,” says Santucci. “He definitely gets it, and it’s a testament to Billy’s grasp of the big picture that he wants to impart that knowledge to others. Sensaphonics is happy to support this unique event, and we encourage young rhythm players to apply. This is a great opportunity.”
Cobham was an early adopter of in-ear technology and appreciates both the musical and health benefits it offers. “Back in 1994 when performing with Peter Gabriel, I was introduced to the IEM monitoring concept,” he states. “I immediately saw the advantages of having access to a discriminative monitoring environment. Being able to identify with all musical contributors within the performance made me more secure in what I chose to contribute in the real time development of the group image. With Sensaphonics as part of my creative arsenal, I am at least two steps closer to a level of musical consistency that I would find difficult to achieve without use of the IEM system.”
The Art of the Rhythm Section Retreat is now accepting applications. Candidates must supply a video audition and letter of recommendation. Applications are being accepted now through July 15, and can be completed online. For full details, please visit http://www.billycobhamsretreat.com.
The original article can be found here: http://www.fohonline.com/international-news/10694-billy-cobham-led-event-features-presentation-on-hearing-protection-by-sensaphonics-president.html
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PRAGUE, Czech Republic — At an event staged at the Top Hotel here in April, five times world champion deaf skier Tereza Kmochová was awarded the title of the Handicapovaný Sportovec Roku 2013 (Czech Paraplegic Athlete of the Year). LD Pavel Jelinek used 16 Robe Robin Pointes and 14 Robin LEDWash 600s.
More details from Robe (www.robe.cz):
The annual event was broadcast on CT4 Sport, Czech national TV’s dedicated sports channel, attended live by 400 VIP guests and lit by Pavel Jelinek using Robe Pointes and LEDWash 600s. Prague based rental company, TD Promo, supplied these fixtures along with other lighting gear.
Jelinek worked closely with Director of Photography Filip Havelka – the two have collaborated on this show for several years, and Havelka also designed the stage set.
As well as the Awards presentations, the show – presented by Ivana Chvatalova and Jakub Bazant – featured live performances by Czech singers Kamila Nyvltova and Josef Vagner, so the call was for a flexible set up on the lighting.
They needed plenty of strong and effective key lighting for the presenters and award winners and the capacity to produce nice looking effects both on camera and for the live performances. They also had to keep to a relatively tight budget, and working in the hotel’s ballroom which was challenged for stage space!
In total they used 16 x Robe ROBIN Pointes and 14 x ROBIN LEDWash 600s.
On the back and mid trusses over-stage four Pointes and four LEDWash 600s were positioned, on side trusses left and right there was another Pointe each side, and on the stage floor were six Pointes and four LEDWash 600s.
The multi-functionality of the Pointes was really maximized for the hour-long program. They were used to highlight the singers and presenters, for numerous effects and also to cut through from the back and stand out against the LED screens upstage and either side of the compact stage.
Jelinek likes the huge zoom on the LEDWashes, the RGBW color mixing, the crisp clean colors the unit produces and the ability to control the individual LED rings. In the Pointe, he also appreciates the zoom (2.5°-10° when in beam mode and 5° – 20° in spot mode) and the popular prism and frost effects.
Jelinek programmed and ran the event’s lighting using a grandMA2 light console.
He has been using Robe products in his work for some time. “I generally like the great light output, the low power consumption and of course the light weight, which is a great asset in any application”. He also likes the multifunctionality of Robe fixtures, which enhance their potential use.
Second place in the voting for this year’s Handicapovaný Sportovec Roku – selected by fifty experts – was deaf target shooter Marek Bartošek and third place went to cyclist Jiri Jezek, winner of the title for the previous two years.
The original article can be found here: http://www.plsn.com/international-news/13520-ceremony-to-honor-handicapped-czech-athletes-lit-with-robe-gear.html
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COOPER CITY, FL — Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe Lighting named Ambrose Gumbs, based here, technical service department manager. Gumbs served with Martin Professional for close to 14 years, starting as a bench technician before specializing in lighting console and PCB repairs.
More details from Robe (www.robe.cz):
At Martin Professional, Gumbs started out as bench technician and soon specialized in lighting console and PCB repairs. As a member of the technical support and training team, Gumbs has extensive industry experience and is excited to be joining the Robe family.
“This is an awesome opportunity for me to be part of something great that is happening within this Industry.” Gumbs said. “I’m very happy to be here at Robe working with an amazing group of people.”
Bob Schacherl is delighted with the highly skilled technical team. “Our customers can depend on us for the best technical support, and by boosting our team with Ambrose’s expertise, all are in good hands.”
Ambrose can be reached at Robe USA in Cooper City, Florida, by phone at 954-680-1901, and by email at
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A compact analog mixing console was what Czech violinist, composer and singer Karel Holas was after for his Prague studio.
“From the wide variety of quality studio consoles available, I found only one complying with all my requests and wishes: Audient ASP4816,” he explains, having done his research.
“Excellent microphone preamps, great and very easy routing options, precise EQ sections together with optimal ergonomics for studio usage,” he says, outlining some of the features on his wish list.
Holas opened his studio earlier this year, and describes his impression when the Audient desk first arrived.
“I must say I was really amazed when the console was plugged in. The sound quality and the whole potential of the console was confirmation that I had made the right choice with the ASP4816.”
A popular choice for small music production studios looking for all the features of a large console in a compact, ergonomic format, at an affordable price, the ASP4816 is an analogue desk with fully-featured inline architecture. This particular desk was supplied and delivered by Czech Audient distributor, MusicData.
Currently a member of Cechomor, a Czech traditional music band playing songs in rock arrangements, Holas has collaborated with many international artists such as Suzanne Vega, Tony Levin, Celtic harp musician and singer Alan Stivell and many others.
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