Training, Further Education and Associations
From Frequency to Time – The new era of digital transmission with bidirectional WMAS
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)Wireless audio technology is evolving into time-based multichannel systems. Sennheiser's WMAS uses OFDM, TDD, and TDMA for bidirectional pro audio. Transceivers integrate MIC/LINE and IEM/IFB. New multi-antenna technology: Range [...]
Day of Scenography
Workshop roomOn May 20, the Scenography Day will take place as part of SHOWTECH. From 12 to 17 p.m., there will be a varied program with a lecture, panel discussion [...]
Efficient use of effect fog, ground fog & haze in theatre operations using the example of MDG
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)How do you do it? A brief explanation of the different types of fog generation. What effect can I create on stage using different fog generators? Are there generators that [...]
Roundtable workshop leaders
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)The workshop leaders’ meeting has the following program: - SQP7 – Standard Decoration Construction – short introduction by Stephan Rolfes (BHT) - Working paper “Guidelines for Stage Design” – status of processing (with [...]
Full control and seamless integration with Shure
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)Digital wireless systems for microphones and monitoring must be flexible and reliable, while meeting ever-increasing challenges. From analog to WMAS, Shure offers Axient Digital, [...]
Standardization work in the DTHG: Status and outlook
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)Insight into the current status, challenges, and future perspectives of standardization for safe and predictable work and construction processes. Discussion on standardization work in the DTHG: How can internal [...]
Alternative facts – a word about photometric data
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)A word about photometric data. Different values, yet the same – why is that? TBA (Adam Hall GmbH)
Timing, timecode and synchronization in theater technology
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)- What is timecode? A brief overview of the history of timecode and its applications. - Timecode in practice: Synchronization of various disciplines, application examples in theater technology [...]
Update from DGUV, VBG, accident insurance funds: What's new?
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)New industry guide DGUV Information 215-310 "Safety at events and productions", further current topics of the DGUV subject area "Stages and Studios": - Photobiological safety of stage spotlights - Prevention [...]
ADM-OSC: A common language for networked and immersive audio applications
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)This presentation will explain the underlying ideas and concepts of ADM-OSC and highlight its advantages for audio applications in theater, opera, and live sound reinforcement. As a de facto standard, [...]
Saving energy costs at the theater – the hidden source of money
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)How can theaters in Germany reduce their energy consumption while simultaneously meeting hygiene comfort requirements without investing in costly technical measures? This question is the focus of the [...]
Creative Skills Europe: Skills for Equality and Inclusion
Round Table 2 (Congress @Glashaus)What skills do audiovisual and live performance professionals need to be successful? How can we support their professional growth and prepare them for the [...]
DECT NR+ – Is the time ripe for a wireless audio standard?
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)DECT NR+ is a promising 5G standard for wireless audio transmission. As a technology, it enables private 5G networks with low latency and high reliability anytime, anywhere. The Franco-German MERCI project [...]
INSPIRE – Continuing education for professionals in the performing arts
Round Table 2 (Congress @Glashaus)Bridging skills and sustainability for a greener, smarter and more resilient future INSPIRE is an EU-funded ERASMUS+ project that aims to [...]
Roundtable of network women
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)Topics for discussion include: women-friendly employment relationships and equal opportunities in professional life, how are women perceived in leadership positions and what perspectives can be developed? What does the [...]
Practice-oriented and project-based teaching in media technology for theatre and event technicians
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)Since 2020, the Berlin University of Technology has been developing a modern and practice-oriented media technology curriculum for engineers in theatre and event technology. This article discusses the goals, [...]
Hall lighting conversion in listed theatres – an exciting challenge
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)Learn how to effortlessly convert to LED auditorium lighting in listed theaters with the right LED driver and LEDs. Using real-life projects and project participants, we'll show you how [...]
Equal opportunities in art and culture – accessibility rethought
Round Table 1 (Exhibition Hall)Theater should be there for everyone – on, behind, and in front of the stage. But how can real participation be achieved beyond the wheelchair ramp? This interactive keynote speech explores [...]
International Networking in Theatre Design and Technology: A Roundtable of OISTAT
Round Table 2 (Congress @Glashaus)This roundtable highlights the importance of global networking in the fast-moving field of design and technology in the cultural sector. Organized by OISTAT – the International Organization of Scenographers, [...]
Life cycle assessment in theatre and opera workshops
Innovation Stage (exhibition hall)Thomas Sakschewski and Miriam Werner show how the processing steps in the workshops are to be measured and how emission factors of the delivery routes are to be evaluated. Thomas Sakschewski (BHT) Miriam Werner [...]
