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The analogue desk there is wired in line with a ProTools 16 i/o HD system with a range of outboard and full patch-bay, teamed with Adam A8X monitors and various outboard, together with a selection of studio classic mics. "Our requirements were for an analogue signal path to replace a digital control surface that wasn't getting a huge amount of use. It also balanced up the analogue/digital balance in our main teaching studios in Plymouth," Matt continues.

The dBs Music centre in Berlin already had experience of Audient in the shape of an

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The series was recorded at Cardiff's Enfys Studios over the course of a week. Each programme contained musical artist from Wales, plus their guests in front of a live studio audience. Boom Pictures engaged their regular lighting director Steff Jones and his team on the production. Steffan was also asked to consult on the design of the LED and screen technology used to form the set.

Originally, the series was to be produced at ITV Wales's Studio 1 facilities but due to unforeseen last minute circumstances, Boom Pictures had to relocate the production to Enfys Studios.

"Originally we were set to be loading into ITV Wales, which is a much larger space than Enfys Studios," s

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The agreement came into force on 1 January 2014 when AED Distribution took on responsibility for the Netherlands, having represented Belgium and Luxembourg since 2011.

AED Distribution will cover all markets but are especially excited at the prospect of supporting the theatre market with Robert Juliat products.

"We are very happy to bring the full range of Robert Juliat products to the BeNeLux territories, and in particular to the theatre market", comments Hans Vanderheijden, MD of AED Distribution HQ. "From single lens luminaires and profiles to followspots, Robert Juliat's range covers every requirement from the smallest to the largest venues."

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"We're very excited about the PLASA Job Board because we know how critical it is for employers in the industry to attract first-rate talent with a minimum expenditure of time and resources," said Kacey Coffin, Director of Membership for PLASA worldwide. "And it's important for us to help enable smooth career transitions for our members and those seeking industry jobs."

Both members and non-members can use the new PLASA Job Board to reach qualified candidates with members receiving special pricing. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on speci

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Products range from the compact D- and G3000 -Series, which are designed for a wide range of distributed systems where high quality, short-throw sound is required; through the CoRAY and G500 ranges for medium-sized venues, to the ViRAY and G700 systems which deliver "exceptional sound quality for large theatres, clubs, houses of worship and concert venues".

The compact OMNIO5 omnidirectional system will also be on display, which delivers uniform 360º coverage without hot spots, as well as Coda's power amplifiers and system controllers, which manage and distribute audio to loudspeaker systems with precision.

Coda is exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand H186, where the

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The system, which is perfectly adapted for use in either performing arts buildings or supply chain warehouses has been developed to deliver easy-to-read live consumption information for electricity, water and gas direct to buildings or facilities managers securely over the internet.

The information gathered can help drive down energy use by identifying exact wastage points. Logical grouping of areas, departments or buildings is easily achieved, with detailed reports easily created to show weekly, monthly, annual or custom period usages.

SMS or email alerts can be sent to key workers in the event of defined parameters being met - be that, for example, unexp

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Foremost among these will be the award winning Ottocanali 12K4, one of the most powerful 8-channel amplifiers on the market, offering a wide range of system control and monitoring functions in 2RU.

Also on show will be the Ottocanali 1204 DSP+ETH, the Duecanali 5204 DSP+AESOP 2-channel power amp and the M50Q DSP + AESOP 4-channel amp, as well as various amp modules.

DEVA, the much awaited self-contained multifunctional multimedia device dedicated to the installation market will also be previewed. It integrates solar power, bi-directional WiFi 802.11n A/V communication, audio, camera, microphone, lighting and a Class D amplifier with an 8-inch speaker

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Lighting designer Massimo Tomasino added his own touches of magic and spectacle to the various high energy performances with 24 x Robe Robin Pointes and 24 x Robe Robin 600 LEDWashes.

Some of the best international circus acts in the world were presented by Liana Orfei in the show produced by Golden Production Srl to thousands of delighted circus fans as the event celebrated its 30th season.

Tomasino takes up the story, "I chose to combine these two excellent Robe products because I knew their potential was exactly what I needed."

He's used LEDWash 600s many times before on tours, concerts and musicals, however it was his first time incorporating Robe'

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Expanding the feature set of the Roland VR-3, the VR-3EX boasts 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, built-in scaling with resolutions up to 1080p and WUXGA, HDCP support, a full 18-channel digital audio mixer with effects and over 200 video transitions and effects. The compact design of the VR-3EX makes it ideal for use in a variety of portable or permanently installed applications including house of worship, education, corporate A/V and live production.

The VR-3EX features audio embeddi

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Lighting the show, which consisted of a range of dance styles from contemporary to ballet and hip hop, was a beautiful experience for Vimal Rawjee of Insane Sound. "It was a theatrical production and included many cues with about 40 dancers participating," said Rawjee, who plotted on an Avolites Tiger Touch.

With a great turn out and well over 300 guests attending per evening, it was a proud moment for Rawjee to receive positive feedback on his lighting design. "It was different to lighting a concert," he said. He used multiple cues with slow black out fades to create contemporary looks. "It was out of the box, not our usual and it

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Built on existing networking protocols and standards, Audinate's Dante is a plug-and-play networking solution which delivers ultra-low latency and tightly synchronized media, while simplifying installation and configuration of digital media networks.

ESI has been making professional audio products for over a decade which are manufactured and distributed worldwide by ESI Audiotechnik GmbH, located in Leonberg, Germany. Their ESI branded and various OEM products are well known and used daily by hundreds of thousands of customers all over the world.

"We believe that Dante is the solution to provide affordable and competitive networking

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Hosted at the BBC's Mermaid Theatre, the event was presented by Ken Bruce, and featured performances from singers Louise Dearman (Wicked) and John Owen-Jones (Phantom, Les Miserables), top West End vocal group Capital Voices, readings and poetry from Samantha Bond and Kenneth Cranham, and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

The BBC also owns an iLive-R72 rackmount surface, which was purchased in preparation for Wimbledon this year, and has subsequently been used on several BBC shows.

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"Industry reaction to the arrival of SSL in live sound has been extremely encouraging," states Antony David, managing director at SSL. "Much of the initial attention has centred on the superb sound of the console and the excellent ergonomics it offers to engineers, but the console also delivers from a technical integration perspective.

"The combination of versatile inbuilt and remote connectivity, generous processing capability and extremely flexible console configuration and routing and powerful output matrix make Live the perfect product for installed environments. We are very excited to be exhibiting at ISE for the first time and looking forward to meeting the unique partner and user community that attend the show."

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It might have seemed difficult to meet all of these goals, but a RoomMatch loudspeaker system from Bose Professional Systems was just the right solution.

Covenant Communications, an AV systems designer and integrator in Houston, used two RM12020 modules, one RM12010 module and an RMS215 subwoofer in each of two L/R arrays, all powered by three Bose PowerMatch PM8500N eight-channel amplifiers. That was all it took to fulfil all of the needs of this complex acoustical space.<

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Siobhan has worked in the lifting industry since she joined Rope Assemblies in 1997. Established by her father in 1986 and based in Retford, Nottinghamshire, the company manufactures and supplies a wide range of wire rope and fibre rope assemblies to customers working in sectors that include the entertainment industry and climbing and personal protection equipment.

Commenting on her election, Siobhan said: "I'm delighted to be able to support the invaluable work of L

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"Throughout my career, I have worked to create technology that brings audiences closer to musicians in a transparent way," Meyer says. "There are products designed specifically to make art, but my interest has always been to create a high-quality listening experience without interfering with the artist's creation. By providing these tools, we strive to enhance the shared entertainment experience that will surely remain a way of life for genera

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"This new concept of column loudspeaker with line array shape provides many advantages for integrators: controlled beamwidth for almost all frequencies reproduced by the column which leads not only to minimise undesirable effects induced by walls and ceiling reflections (reverbs and echoes) but also to excellent results in reverberant acoustic conditions and a perfect music and speech intelligibility," says the company.

Another attractive launch prepared for Amsterdam will be the new series of active and passive subwoofers Z15 and Z18. This new series is composed of four models, Z15 (single 15"), Z18 (single 18") that can be co

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This reflects the growing demand for LED technology across a broad range of industrial, commercial and domestic sectors, and CLD's focus on staying at the forefront of this fast changing world by offering the most innovative and high quality LED lighting solutions. These help save money and the environment.

The Integral LED lamps are constructed using cutting-edge LED technology and the best components available, which sets them apart from the rest.

The range is available in a wide variety of popular types, Wattages, dim and non-dim versions and warm or cold whites. The types of fixture include PAR16, MR11s and classic light bulb replacements.

Recreating the much loved and familiar output properties of traditi

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CCI church relations director Duke DeJong said the client put a premium on the audio portion of the project. "From the very start, the church was very intentional about making sure the new sound system would be more than a home run; it had to be a home run with fireworks," he says. "They were very specific in saying that the audio needed to be intelligible, powerful and flexible - spectacular in every sense."

With this as their directive, CCI senior systems consultant Mark Pearson and his team turned to three l

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The company recorded a 62% year-on-year (YOY) increase in gross profit in the region owing to a number of project wins in the education and hospitality sectors and a notably strong performance in the consumer electronics segment in which the company saw revenues increase by 52% in 2013.

Mig Cardamone, sales and marketing manager at Sennheiser Middle East believes that the fresh wave of spending in the region presents a huge opportunity for the company. "There is no doubt