The production of live events for TV are very demanding on audio resources, particularly in relation to the requirements of the mixing consoles that a...

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2018
A few weeks ago, following on in a tradition that has continued for some years now, we attended Prolight + Sound Guangzhou.

Eurovision 2018 – Lighting Europe’s Biggest Party
Since it's conception in 1956, the European-wide singing contest has grown exponentially whichever way you measure it - whether it be by number of ent...

How to Become an LD
A lighting designer’s job is more than just drawing funny symbols on drafting paper. This of course is typically part of the designer’s duties, but th...

Prolight & Sound Guangzhou 2018 – Pre-Show Interview
With only a few days to go before Prolight & Sound Guangzhou kicks off, we speak with the show's organising committee, including Ms Judy Cheung, D...

Prolight + Sound Frankfurt 2018 – Interview with Michael Biwer
We discuss the past, present and future of the fair, and attempt to forecast whether or not the future of the show is as clear and cloud-free as the s...

Meyer Sound HQ – A Laboratory of Sound
LightSoundJournal visits the headquarters and laboratories of Meyer Sound, one of the most famous and appreciated audio brands in the world.

ProLight + Sound 2018 – Impressions and Trends
Frankfurt‘s edition of Prolight + Sound has just come to an end, with a show that brought success and

Live Entertainment Expo Tokyo 2018 Report
Here's a question. Where would you find a booth from a company printing t-shirts, a robot being manoeuvred by a man inside and a leading company in th...

Techniques for Learning a Lighting Console
You may not be aware that many of the pro LDs have basically taught themselves all of the various consoles they have encountered when touring and doin...