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RSG appoints SCAN Computers

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Roland Systems Group (RSG) has announced the appointment of SCAN Computers as a dealer for both professional audio and video products. With their headquarters in Bolton, SCAN has a separate 'Pro Service' division which includes Pro Audio and Pro Video, serving clients as diverse as professional recording studios, schools, filmmakers and musicians.

SCAN has over 25 years of experience in providing PC based solutions to the audio and video markets and will focus primarily on supplying small format AV switchers such as the VR-3 AV Mixer, VR-5 AV Mixer & Recorder and V-40HD Multi Format Video Switcher, the VC-30HD Video Converter and the M-200i iPad Controllable Digital Mixing Console.

Taking advantage of the growth in the popularity of web-streaming, especially in the educatio

LED Engin will be demonstrating the LZ4 flat lens RGBW emitters at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt, Hall 9.0, F43

LED Engin flat lens emitters for stage lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - LED Engin, Inc has announced the LZ4 flat lens family of compact, 4-die RGBW emitters for wash lamps and follow spots used in stage lighting applications. Two variants are available: LZ4 that can be driven to 1A and LZ4-Plus that can be driven to 1.5A per die, producing up to 550 and 725 lumens output respectively, some 30% more than rival products. The multi-colour LED die, which are mounted onto LED Engin's propriety, multi-later thermally efficient substrate, are capped with a flat glass primary lens.

Precise colour control is achieved via the ability to individually address each die, in conjunction with in-source colour mixing and without the added complexity and cost of attaching colour filters to lamps. The compact LZ4 emitters with flat glass windows can be used with various secondary optics, including zoom lenses and imaging optics, and are capable of delivering be

Aphex names Jim Bailey general manager

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Aphex has announced the appointment of Jim Bailey to the position of general manager. The announcement was made by Aphex chairman and CEO David Wiener.

Wiener stated, "Aphex is firing on all cylinders. We have worked really hard over the last two years, adapting, evolving and expanding our Burbank and Salt Lake City operations to position us for the next phase of growth. A key step is putting Jim in the position of general manager, where we can fully utilize his unique skill set in leading the product and operations teams."

After many years as a successful engineer, producer and studio operator in Los Angeles, riding the transition from analogue to digital, Bailey ultimately came into pro audio manufacturing to put that experience into new products. His motto of "get the sound that's in the artist's head" has resulted in numerous award-winning product

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New laser audience scanning safety workshop and tools

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Laser safety specialist LVR has announced the availability of three new products intended for users of lasers that want to perform safe audience scanning for their clients.

"Ever since the early days of laser shows, this exciting effect has caused controversy due to the ease at which it has been possible to overexpose an audience with beams that are too intense, or spend too longer time crossing the eye, each having the potential to cause harm to eyesight," says LVR.

"In order to help operators overcome these problems, on 22 April LVR will be running a new advanced laser effect design and measurement workshop at The Kent Science Par, Sittingbourne. Attendees will be able to gain hands-on experience designing a range of different types of laser effects and will be showed how to ensure the emission levels are below the specified safety limits."

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Audio-Technica strengthens UK sales force

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Audio-Technica has announced a series of changes across its UK sales force in line with its on-going commitment to improving service to retailers.

Joining Audio-Technica as area sales manager for MI in the south of England, Alex Farrell previously held the position of area sales manager at Tascam and brings with him a wealth of experience in both MI and pro audio.

Gary Maguire, meanwhile, builds on his existing role as Allen & Heath analogue product manager at Audio-Technica, taking on the additional responsibility of the southern area sales manager role, with a particular responsibility for the installation market.

Transitioning from northern area sales manager to UK market manager, Tim Riley will be responsible for working with the sales force to develop the Audio-Technica brand in new and existing UK markets.

Logan Helps now takes up the role of northern area sales

G2.1 will be available as a free-of-charge download to all Midas owners

Midas previews digital console software

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Midas has announced the first public viewing of Generation 2.1 software for their entire range of digital consoles.

Midas Generation 2 software, unveiled at Prolight+Sound in 2012, added a host of new features and functionality to the entire range of Midas digital consoles including new FX and dynamics options, plus new ground-breaking mixing concepts such as Midas MCAs and "collapsed" fader flip. Midas are pushing the boundaries once more at PL+S 2013, adding a rack-full of new latency-compensated FX plug-ins and dynamics processing options to every console in the PRO series, plus the flagship XL8.

New FX plug-ins include a dual-channel Klark Teknik DN60 Real Time Analyser, a Klark Teknik tape saturation effect, sub-harmonic generator, multi-channel input phase adjustment insert, a fifth input compressor option, ducker mode for noise gates, plus a new &quo

The Masonic Centre is currently the largest d&b V-Series installation in the Western United States

Masonic Centre switches to d&b V-Series

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Nestled in the iconic Nob Hill neighbourhood of San Francisco, the Masonic Centre has been a community gem since it was built in 1958 and has been available for public use ever since. In order to increase sound quality and reduce the in and load out time for events at the Masonic Centre, the Centre has made a significant investment to improve sound systems and loading operations with the purchase and installation of a new d&b sound system.

"The expectations for sound quality and the demands for loading shows in and out have changed over the years and we needed to change with the times," says Richard Gentschel, director of production at the Centre, "Installing a d&b audiotechnik system was the clear choice."

With an exhibition hall, meeting and event rooms and a three thousand one hundred and sixty five capacity auditorium, the centre works to keep the

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A focus point is the previewing of two micro-sized additions to the S-series and B-series

Alcons future focus at Prolight+Sound

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - At Prolight+Sound 2013, Alcons will be showcasing a wealth of audio innovations, based around the company's patented Pro-Ribbon technology and its ongoing pursuit of audio perfection.

The main focus of the stand will be the LR24 mid-sized pro-ribbon line array system: Alcons' response to the market demand for linear sound systems, but with a true 1:1, undistorted and non-compressed sound reproduction.

With the Launch Partner Programme started, the system marks an important advance for the company within the concert touring and large-scale installation market.

Another focus point is the previewing of two micro-sized additions to the S-series and B-series, making Alcons' famous pro-ribbon sound experience available for smaller portable and installed applications.

Taking stage in their final production guise are the Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controllers: With 4

The Meyer Sound CAL column array loudspeaker

Meyer Sound to demo steerable CAL loudspeaker

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - At Prolight+Sound 2013, hourly demonstrations of the Meyer Sound CAL column array loudspeaker will show its ability to improve intelligibility in acoustically challenging environments. In addition, a new loudspeaker monitoring technology will add to the company's system integration tools to help streamline system setup and control for any live sound applications. Details of this new product are being kept under wraps until closer to the show debut.

A 2013 TEC Award winner, CAL is Meyer Sound's first AVB-capable loudspeaker and has been installed in performance arts and sports venues, as well as houses of worship in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. CAL demonstrations will be held on the hour on all four days of the show.

Meyer Sound will also show the 1100-LFC low-frequency control element and the Galileo Callisto loudspeaker management system, which toget

The rinks are now fully enclosed and operate all year

Philly ice rinks upgrade with Community

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - In November of 2008, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced that the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation would take over operation and programming at three Philadelphia ice rinks that were targeted possible closing amid the city's budget troubles. Snider founded the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team and is chairman of Comcast-Spectacor which owns the Flyers.

With help from the Snider Foundation, the Scanlon, Laura Sims, Simon and, later, the Tarken ice rinks have received major renovations. The rinks are now fully enclosed, operate all year and include locker rooms and computer labs.

As part of the renovations, local AV contractor, Bruce Johnson of A.V. Rental Services, Inc., installed new sound systems with Community R1-94 loudspeaker systems. "The acoustics are horrible," Johnson said, "but the system is awesome. Everyone can understand the announcement

Fred van Turenhout with his latest investment

Apex and Coda get funky with FF Entertainment

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - The ultra-compact Coda Audio LA5 brings the quality and versatility of line array sound to smaller venues and events than is possible with most systems, says the company. "But its exceptional power and clarity also make it suitable for large shows." It's this versatility that persuaded Dutch rental company FF Entertainment-Proaudiotechniek to invest in the system.

Based in the town of 's-Hertogenbosch, north of Eindhoven, company proprietor 'Funky' Fred van Turenhout had become increasingly dissatisfied with the audio system he was using. He recently investigated a range of systems from various manufacturers and, via Coda Audio distributor Apex Belgium, found what he was looking for in the Coda LA5.

"I need a system that is active, powerful and compact, but still produces superb sound quality," he says. "After looking at several, I fo

Celebrating its 81st anniversary, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo drew a record-breaking 2.5m people this year

L-Acoustics rides high in Houston

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Billed as the world's largest live entertainment and exhibition event, the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - with rodeo and concert events known as RodeoHouston - is also one of Texas' largest charities having contributed over $330m to the state's youth since 1932. But ask any of those youth about this year's event and they'll likely rave on about Reliant Stadium's stellar three-week rodeo and concert series, which was heard via the world's largest L-Acoustics K1 stadium system provided by LD Systems, Inc.

From 25 February to 16 March 16, the 72,600-seat stadium hosted a nightly double bill of two hours of rodeo action immediately followed by an hour-long concert from a world-class artist. To be expected, the concert list included a long list of contemporary country music favourites like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean. But

Having a white set, De Bruin thought it better to have more fixtures at a lower intensity to create a smooth, soft finish

Robe at South African VW Golf launch

Details: 14 March 2016

South Africa - The much anticipated VW Golf 7 launch was recently hosted to South African dealerships over a two week period at Theatre on the Track, Kyalami and was beautifully lit by a range of Robe fixtures including Robin 100 LEDBeams. Satellite events were also held at Spier Wine Estate Conference Centre in Cape Town and at Zimbali in Durban.

Ogilvy South Africa, who form part of one of the largest marketing communications networks in the world, commissioned Kilowatt AV for the full technical support. Kilowatt AV designed a 40m curved screen set and then partnered with Dream Sets to manufacture and install it. Martin de Bruin of Revolution Inc took care of the lighting design.

"Theatre on the Track looked awesome, I have never seen it appear so big," commented Rhys Pughe-Pary, technical director at Kilowatt AV. The focus point was an enormous curved projection s

Adamson strengthens support network

Details: 14 March 2016

Canada - Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the addition of applications engineer Brian Fraser to the sales and support team at their international headquarters. Fraser will bring more than a decade of experience working in the live, touring and installation markets to Adamson.

Fraser has had the chance to work in a broad range of environments from small clubs to arena-size venues with world renowned artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rick Springfield. His more than a decade of experience on the road working in pro audio will lend well to the broad range of products available in the Adamson line up, says the company.

Jesse Adamson, Adamson's VP comments: "Brian has a wealth of hands-on experience in the industry. We brought him on because of his ability to navigate through complex technical proposals with very clear and pragmatic direction. He will be a strong tech

Electrosonic's Technology Day will be situated in the Cedar Room at the Hilton Treetops Hotel on 16 May 2013 from 10.30am - 7.30pm

Electrosonic to host Technology Day in Aberdeen

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Electrosonic will be hosting a 'Technology Day' on 16 May at the Hilton Treetops Hotel in Aberdeen. With over 16 leading technology companies participating, the free event is designed to provide visitors with an in-depth look at the latest audio-visual and video conferencing solutions for the oil and gas, corporate and control room markets.

During the Technology Day, a member of the Electrosonic team will guide each visitor through the exhibition, visiting each supplier in turn. Electrosonic's expert staff will be available to discuss the new technologies and how they can be integrated into any current facilities the visitor may be running.

Confirmed suppliers to date include Christie, Panasonic, Samsung, Revolabs, AMX, Polycom, Exterity, Ashton Bentley, Extron, Sharp, Steljes, Barco, Pufferfish, Crestron, Helvar, iiyama, Kramer Electronics, Onelan Digital Signage and Mul

The Funktion One team at the launch of the new F1201 speaker

Funktion-One stages Guangzhou dealer event

Details: 14 March 2016

China - Funktion-One's distributor for China, Hong Kong and Macau has hosted a special dealer event at Louis Steakhouse in downtown Panyu District, Guangzhou, to help support the launch of the new F1201 speaker. Business development director, Bill Woods, flew out especially for the event, which welcomed more than 150 dealers and customers from all over China.

Hosted by W Lee, owner of Hiroshi Technologies/Funktion-One China, the showcase saw demonstrations of a number of Funktion-One products, including: Resolution 2, Resolution 3, F218 Mk2, F101, F81, MB212 and, of course, the F1201. The grand surroundings provided the perfect backdrop and space for the guests to explore and interact with the products, and engage with company representatives - including product specialist, Chan Yu Hing.

Once the attendees had settled in, Bill Woods took to the stage and presented the story of

Visitors of the PLASA Focus, held at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 30 April and 1 May, will be able to witness the Hog 4 family at the AED Distribution booth, N-C26

AED Distribution to host High End Test Drive

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - AED Distribution has announced details of its first-ever High End Systems Test Drive Event, featuring the new Family of Hog 4 Consoles. As the UK master distributor of High End Systems, this event is part of an ongoing campaign to inform the UK lighting community about the latest innovative products from High End Systems who are now in their fourth decade and continue to deliver innovative products.

The Test Drive event, following hot on the heels of AED Distribution exhibiting at PLASA Focus in Leeds, will be held on Thursday 2 May from 2pm to 8pm and Friday 3 May from 10.30am to 2pm at the meeting rooms of the Theatres rust on Charing Cross Road in the heart of London's West End.

Attendees can expect to see the new Hog 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4, Nano Hog 4 and related accessories. The consoles will be individually set-up with Visualiser Systems and also a selection of

Ermanno Tontini (RobeMultimedia), Juan Jose Vila (Equipson S.A) and Marco Bartolini (RobeMultimedia)

RobeMultimedia to distribute WORK lifters

Details: 14 March 2016

Spain / Italy - Spanish manufacturer Equipson and Italian distributor RobeMultimedia have announced a new agreement for the distribution of WORK Lifting towers and DMX control systems of the brand (like LM 5) in Italy.

The distribution of lifting towers and DMX control systems completes RobeMultimedia's product range, which includes a top quality selection of professional lighting devices. For the Spanish manufacturer, this agreement is "a fantastic opportunity to increase its presence in the Italian market of professional lighting, taking advantage of the experience and professionalism of RobeMultimedia".

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Jeff Pringle in the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena with his FOH console!

Compact iLive system on Camryn arena tour

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A compact FOH/monitor audio system, based around an iDR-32 iLive MixRack, is currently on the One Direction European arena tour with American popstar, Camryn, who is opening for the boy band on their sell-out 63-date tour.

Camryn's manager and sound mixer, Jeffrey Pringle, put together an efficient and compact system which consists of an iDR-32 MixRack brain fitted with a Dante network card and controlled by iLive Editor on a MacBook over WiFi. This provides 5 stereo in-ears mixes for the band, plus the main FOH mix. Latterly, Pringle has added a PL-10 remote controller as a failsafe against WiFi problems should they occur.

"I chose iLive for my touring system because it is a rack-mounting console that can be set up and controlled on a portable computer without a surface. Inputs can be split into multiple channels and run in layers to mix FOH and Monitors, and even t

Hamburger Börs continues to host major international artists and prestigious corporate events

Swedish nightclub doubles up with Innovason

Details: 14 March 2016

Sweden - Hamburger Börs in the heart of Stockholm is one of the Swedish capital's most illustrious venues for live music, dinner shows and corporate events. Having existed in one form or another at the same location or another for nearly three centuries, the original venue was finally demolished in the 1970s during the expansion of the city's underground system.

A new venue was built on the same site and has continued to thrive, welcoming the likes of Sammy Davis Junior, Liza Minnelli, Tower of Power, Grace Jones, Rod Stewart and many, many more. Now part of the Wallmans group of dinner show clubs throughout Scandinavia, Hamburger Börs continues to host major international artists and prestigious corporate events.

When the time came to upgrade their reliable but aging FoH and monitor consoles, Hamburger Börs FoH engineer and head of sound, David Granditsky, had no hesitatio

The new Allianz Park stadium in North London

VDC and RNSS deliver for Saracens RFC

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - VDC has worked with RNSS to deliver a new stadium sound system for Saracens RFC. RNSS have delivered a system design and worked with Roger Lindsay to specify the upgrade, to a concert-standard sound system, for Saracens Rugby Club's 10,000-seater stadium, working closely with VDC along the way.

The new Allianz Park stadium in North London, home to Saracens Rugby Club, has raised the bar for audio systems in the world of rugby and has been designed to give fans the best possible audio experience.

Hi-fidelity sound is now available throughout the stadium. In addition to the new East grandstand, it also encompasses the three other stands and all internal spaces. This includes the 105m long interior space under the East stand which doubles as a match day bar, indoor athletics track, and training area.

All 17 corporate boxes are equipped with individual multi-source audio an