Audio Delights: Introducing the Innovative ProAudio Segment
Cranking up the volume: Prolight + Sound'22
Sometimes it's not about reinventing the wheel, but giving it a fresh spin. That's exactly what Prolight + Sound is doing, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This iconic event is dividing into four distinct segments: ProStage, ProLight, ProDJ, and ProAudio. And guess where you'll find all things audio technology? You got it, hall 8.0!
Sounding off the Central Stage
Last year, we cranked up the volume on audio and sound reinforcement in hall 8.0, and this year, we're taking it to the next level. Hall 8.0 will now be the central platform for all things professional audio technology and its applications. From here, we'll focusing on the cutting-edge solutions of the future for audio and sound reinforcement.
Expect thought-provoking workshops, insightful lectures on mixing, miking, and mastering. Get ready for a deep dive into the latest trends in audio technology, such as the hype around IP-based transmission technology, immersive audio applications, and sustainability initiatives in the audio industry.
Of course, we'll have our popular Live Sound Arenas, where companies showcase their PA systems under real-world scenarios on the outdoor area in front of hall 8.0.
New on the Block: "Audio + Event Stage" and "Studio Village"
This year, the centerpiece of the ProAudio area will be the new Audio + Event Stage. Cross-industry discussions will flourish here, focusing on green events, promoting young talent, and event security. Sessions range from "Crisis management / Resilience" and the benefits of High Quality Beam Steering Systems to "VALtec in LineArray - perfect highs at close and far distances".
Another exciting addition is the "Studio Village," focusing on studio recording, sound design, and professional audio. Get ready to meet well-known brands like Erwin Strich, Barefoot Sound, Avantone Pro, Towersonic, API Automated Processes, BAE Audio, KMR Audio, Dutch & Dutch, Amphion Loudspeakers ltd., Trinnov Audio, and MAAG.
Workshops for the Studio Scene
Practical workshops and presentations will take place at the "Studioszene" community stand. Get a chance to mingle with internationally successful producers, engineers, and artists within the industry. Notable attendees include Konstantin Kersting (Tones And I) and sound&recording author Waldemar Vogel (Max Giesinger, Stefanie Heinzmann, Jupiter Jones, Roger Cicero, Helene Fischer).
Surrounding the studio scene will be the familiar exhibitors of 2020's Studio Scene, such as Telefunken, MOTU, TubeTech, Finale, Manley, Royer, Drawmer, Vovox, and Chandler.
Vintage Concert Audio Show – taking a trip down memory lane
Last year, the Vintage Concert Audio Show was a nostalgic exhibition of audio history, featuring more than 200 exhibits of Concert Audio history spanning five decades. This year, VCA—Vintage Concert Audio Show & Experience will be collaborating with ISDV—the professional association of the self-employed in the event industry—to bring you a combined stand and a special show that takes you back in time.
The special show will offer a glimpse of the past, with instruments like the first WEM, Vox, and Marshall vocal systems, Martin Modular, Meyer MSL3, Clairbrothers S4, and the first L'Acoustics line array. Additionally, you can catch a daily audio panel, where sound engineers from different eras share stories, reminisce about the technology, and answer questions from the crowd.
The ISDV organizes subsequent panels on labor and social affairs, where discussions on daily rates, bogus self-employment, and the future of the industry take place.
Audio Maker Square and Sound & Recording Lounge
The Audio Maker Square was a hit last year, and it's making a comeback this year. Geared towards the international DIY community, this special area covers everything you need for self-constructing audio equipment. The area is curated by MakeProAudio GmbH and other partners, who also organize Audio Builder Workshops.
The Sound & Recording Lounge follows suit, providing practice-oriented workshops and presentations on music production, spread across an area of approximately 200 square meters. The lounge also features a cafe for discussions on recording-related topics.
Photo credit: Pietro Sutera, Prolight + Sound editorial team
Enrichment Data:Prolight + Sound is a significant trade fair dedicated to the entertainment, integrated systems, and creation industries, with a primary focus on professional audio, lighting, and staging technology. During events like these, attendees can expect new and innovative equipment, advancements in sound technology, discussions on industry trends, and networking opportunities for professionals. In specific cases, topics like sustainability, digital transformation, and the integration of audio with other technologies, such as lighting and video, emerge as significant themes. For the 25th anniversary event of Prolight + Sound, an emphasis on audio and sound reinforcement solutions, workshops, lectures, and live demonstrations is likely to be central. Additionally, the event might feature new audio products, innovations in sound technology, and collaboration between exhibitors and industry professionals.
- In the immersive audio landscape of Prolight + Sound'22, participants will delve deep into the coming wave of audio technology advancements, featuring cutting-edge solutions aimed at revolutionizing sound reinforcement.
- The ProAudio area will highlight powerful VoIP-based transmission technologies, the emergence of immersive audio applications, and the green initiatives taking shape in the audio industry, truly solidifying its position as a hub for audio technology breakthroughs.
