BroaMan Appoints Contact Distribution as Official Canadian Distributor
BroaMan , a provider of high-bandwidth fibre networks for professional broadcast-quality video , audio , and data , has appointed Contact Distribution as its exclusive Canadian distributor .
Contact was first introduced to BroaMan ’ s sister company Optocore in 2005 . Since then , both companies say they ’ ve enjoyed a successful working relationship and participated together on many large installation projects including Massey Hall , Roy Thomson Hall , Rogers Arena , and Place Bell . The companies also collaborated during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in both broadcast and installation capacities .
CONTACT DISTRIBUTION ’ S BRANDON & BILL COONS
“ We are now at a point where not only system designers and operators are more accepting of fibre solutions , but fibre is a sheer necessity due to increasing channel counts , numerous different mediums and formats , and the expanding production needs of events and shows to draw in and captivate audiences . BroaMan products are the next evolution of technology and people are ready to make that jump ,” says Bill Coons , director of Contact Distribution . ° For more information , reach Contact Distribution : 416-287-1144 , info @ contactdistribution . com , www . contactdistribution . com .
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Prolight + Sound Details Health & Safety Measures for April 2021 Return
Despite the difficult situation for the event industry , Prolight + Sound organizers say they ’ re on track for the coming edition from April 13-16 , 2021 in Frankfurt , Germany . Messe Frankfurt says it ’ s responding to the industry ’ s desire to meet up in-person for the first time since the lockdown , to present new products and to jointly send out positive , constructive signals for the event industry . They also say a comprehensive hygiene concept ensures safe participation and can be flexibly adapted to current requirements .
In consultation with health authorities , Messe Frankfurt has drawn up a detailed concept for the resumption of its events , which includes medical , organizational , and aforementioned hygiene measures . Dispensing with the one-way street principle in the halls , the organizers have opted for corridors with a minimum width of 5 m , which can be walked in both directions . In addition , there will be a spacious entrance area and additional waiting , communication , and lounge areas . Messe Frankfurt ’ s ventilation system supplies the exhibition halls with around 75 cubic metres of fresh air per hour and person during the event , which , for comparison , it says is four times more than in open-plan offices and more than eight times as much as in normal hotel rooms . There are also adjustments in visitor management , including regulated ticketing with online advance booking and full registration . Messe Frankfurt is also implementing contactless access controls and is intensifying the cleaning of heavily-frequented areas and spaces . Additionally , masks and disinfectants will be provided in sufficient quantities .
Exhibitors will receive detailed information on special building regulations and recommendations in order to enable as many people as possible to visit their stands while maintaining the minimum distance of 1.5 m . Meeting and lecture areas can also be realized under certain conditions . The next Musikmesse trade fair , which is usually held concurrently with Prolight + Sound , is instead being held from Oct . 22-24 , 2021 . For more information , go to www . prolight-sound . com .
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