UK - Three of Universal's newest signings, Sons & Lovers, Eliza & The Bear and Fred Page, have just completed The Satellite Tour with an SSL Live console, supplied by HD Pro Audio.

Production for the 14 date UK tour was handled by Cato Music. Cato's FOH engineer, Jim King, needed a console to meet the tours specific requirements, which included a large number of outputs. He discussed the options with HD Pro's Andy Huffer and decided the SSL Live more than met all the tour's needs. Although new, its ease of operation also required only half a day's training for King to operate with confidence. "When new consoles go on tour we expect a few phone calls regarding operation," commented Huffer, "But we didn't get any on this tour thanks to a good engineer and the logic of

UK - Lighting designer Nick Gray once again brought his imagination and flair to the mix for London Fashion Week AW14, designing lighting for the main BFC showspace at Somerset house which featured up to eight premium shows per day plus a number of interesting and high profile 'offsite' shows.

These included Jasper Conran at the Saatchi Gallery, Julien Macdonald at the Royal Courts of Justice, Roksanda at the Old Sorting Office, New Oxford Street and Anya Hindmarch at Old Billingsgate Market.

Gray brings his distinctive crossover style to the world of fashion show - a dynamic mix of rock 'n roll attitude, industrial chic and a hint of adventure! He particularly enjoys the challenges of working in found spaces 'offsite' and lighting shows in new and different ways that still ensure everyone gets the results they need.

In the main showspace, Marios Schwab and Vivienne Westwood

South Africa - Johnny Scholtz, has joined the DWR Distribution sales team. Johnny is a well known and respected lighting designer and has worked on various corporate events in Africa.

He initially joined the industry after completing a sound engineering course. "In fact, Peter Rieck, a friend of mine from high school, introduced me to the industry," recalls Johnny. Peter was working for MJ Event Gear at the time, and Johnny joined the company soon after. He stayed at MJ for 11 years, working himself up the corporate ladder and falling in love with lighting along the way. Johnny also freelanced for a couple of years thereafter.

"Now I'm on the other side," he says. "It's a new challenge in my life, and a time for moving and growing."

Says Duncan Riley from DWR, "I have always enjoyed Johnny's easy going nature. It has been great to see his t

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Russia - Within the newly constructed 42,500 capacity Fisht Olympic Stadium in the developing Russian city of Sochi, the XXII Olympic Winter Games drew to an end with the spectacular closing ceremony.

Just as he had done at the Opening extravaganza 16 days earlier, audio director Scott Willsallen (of Auditoria) designed the technological infrastructure, placing all the transmission on a 24-node Optocore dual redundant ring and working with two different creative teams to fulfil different objectives.

The formal operatic and cultural Opening Ceremony display, creatively designed by Konstantin Ernst and directed by Andrei Boltenko, made way for the more party atmosphere of the Closing Ceremony, directed by Italian Daniele Finzi Pasca. Featuring nearly 800 performers and representing hundreds of years of Russian history, it was an exacting task.

Italy had played a key role this

UK - HHB Communications has installed the UK's first 24-channel Avid S6 M40 control surface in its subsidiary Scrub's demo room in Soho, London.

Customers are invited to arrange an appointment to view the full features of the S6 with HHB's knowledgeable Avid specialists in a 5.1 equipped facility. The 24-fader M40 offers a unique advantage by showcasing the full range of modules available in a large format console. Pro Tools, Nuendo and Logic are installed and available for S6 demonstrations.

The S6 console has revolutionised the control of Pro Tools and other DAWs by providing extensive visual feedback, an integrated touchscreen and superior ergonomics that provide faster mixing and intuitive control. By offering the best of industry leading ICON and System 5 families, S6 provides a truly immersive experience for the user.

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USA - Metallica will expand its touring inventory with 76 units of the new MJF-210 stage monitor from Meyer Sound. The lightest self-powered stage monitor in the company's product line, the MJF-210 was developed to the exacting demands presented by the Metallica production team. The band's new monitors will first be used on its South American tour this spring.

Bringing the sonic performance of the MJF-212A stage monitor to a more compact package, the MJF-210 is the direct result of a collaborative effort between Meyer Sound and its customers in the field. Looking for a new solution to meet a series of on-stage reinforcement requirements, including weight, footprint, power, and clarity, the Metallica team turned to Meyer Sound. The team, including Dan Braun, show director, along with monitor engineer Bob Cowan and assistant monitor engineer Adam Correia, subsequently took part in

USA - Over the past 10 years on the road, touring sound engineer Sean Quackenbush has worked with such hard-touring bands as O.A.R. and Robert Randolph, along with a host of other groups. One of the biggest benefits of that experience has been the opportunity to use all the major brands of in-ear monitors. This has led him to the conclusion that for sound quality, comfort, and reliability, his clear preference is for Sensaphonics in-ear monitors (IEMs).

"I've had the chance to try them all, and there's really no comparison," he says. "It starts with sound quality. My job is to EQ an individual mix for each band member, so I want to hear everything accurately coming off the source," he says. "That's the only way to know for sure what I'm actually doing to the sound. Sensaphonics are so accurate, it lets me start with the truth, which helps me deliver the

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Australia - The heritage-listed Newstead Gas Ring is an iconic piece of Brisbane's historical industrial architecture that is now at the hub of a major urban regeneration project, Gasworks, a plan started over two decades ago to transform the formally derelict post-industrial wasteland into a busy and vibrant contemporary living, working and commercial environment.

The newly launched Gasworks Plaza element of this project stands below the superstructure of the former gas storage ring which still majestically towers above the land below ... and has now been illuminated with over 500 Anolis LED lighting fixtures.

These bring its Victorian architecture to life in a spectacular lighting and sound installation concept bridging the gap between its former functionality and its new funkiness.

The old gasworks that once stood on the site adjacent to the Brisbane River was opened in 1

Scandinavia - Christie has announced the appointment of Trond Solvold to the position of sales consultant for Scandinavia.

Trond Solvold brings has almost 20 years of experience in the Nordic proAV market. He was previously business development manager at eyevis Nordic AB, selling to distributors and integrators. Prior to that he was business development manager / sales manager for projectiondesign AS. He is fluent in Swedish and Norwegian, and also speaks English, Danish and German.

Solvold will play a key role in developing the business products channel as well as the control room and immersive / simulation markets in Scandinavia. This will include focus on Christie's ever-growing value-for-money LCD and 1-chip DLP projector product lines, and also Christie Brio, a presentation and collaboration solution for single and multi-site workplace meetings.

"I am delighted to

Germany - Solid State Logic is set to make several product announcements at Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound 2014. Located for the first time ever in Hall 8 at Stand L80, the company has announced the imminent release of new V2 Software for the SSL Live console, which introduces a substantial collection of significant new features. This includes enhancements to the Output Matrix, Effects Rack, User Interface, Routing, Solo System and Focus Channel, as well as a comprehensive Offline Setup application.

SSL is also presenting a trio of major new developments for its Duende Native range of plug-ins. The three new plug-ins complement the existing range, with two plug-ins (X-Saturator and X-ValveComp) designed to bring some analogue saturation and distortion emulation to your digital DAW and the third (X-Phase) delivering high precision frequency specific phase correction.

Lastly, the c

Canada - DPA Microphones has confirmed the appointment of GerrAudio as its Canadian distributor. GerrAudio is an established distributor of professional audio equipment for the live performance and broadcast industries across Canada. The company represents some of the industry's leading wired and wireless intercom, digital mixing console, signal processing and audio test and measurement equipment brands.

"We are very fortunate to be chosen to represent DPA Microphones in Canada," says Bob Snelgrove, president of GerrAudio. "The quality and performance of the company's mics are consistent with GerrAudio's long-standing philosophy of bringing quality audio solutions to the technical teams that support highly creative artists.

This partnership with GerrAudio signals DPA Microphones' continued commitment toward growth and customer service throughout North America. T

Germany - Building on the legacy of their PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9 digital consoles, Midas announced at ProLight+Sound, Frankfurt, the new PRO X - billed as 'the touring engineer's dream console'. The Neutron engine is capable of up to 800 audio channels, which can be routed on a point-to-point basis - and that routing can be changed, even on individual automation scenes.

AES50 and HyperMAC audio networking combine deterministic and ultra-low latency performance with true 'Plug and Play' connectivity, minimising set-up and configuration times - essential when playing a different venue every night, says the company.

On its own, the PRO X provides 168 inputs and 99 mix or 103 output channels simultaneously on a control surface that measures less than 1.5m, or 60° wide. This compact form-factor is ideal where space comes at a premium, but high I/O counts are a must. AES50 digital

Germany - City Theatrical will be demonstrating some innovative technology at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt (Hall 9.0 Stand C54), including QolorFLEX Professional LED Light Tape, D Series LED Dimmers, the SHoW Baby 5 wireless DMX transceiver, and the Cognito Lighting Control Console from Pathway Connectivity.

Also being demonstrated is City Theatrical's complete line of SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX products. City Theatrical's SHoW DMX is used by lighting professionals on Broadway and West End shows, permanent entertainment installations, architectural landmarks, major music tours such as U2 and Madonna, and large scale events such as the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.

QolorFlex Professional LED Light Tape is aimed at the professional lighting market, including live theatre, television, film and video, and live events. LED tape is a revolutionary product, allowing lighti

UK - Technical Stage Services, Leeds, has cultivated a strong customer relationship with Chauvet over the past four years, and recently turned to the manufacturer for the supply of a 5m-by- 2.5m video wall for their client, UCAS (The Undergraduate Careers Advisory Service).

UCAS holds conferences, as well as events around the UK for students and needed a way to quickly provide information to the large numbers that attend the various venues. Having worked closely with Technical Stage Services for over eight years, UCAS sought the advice of MD Dan Dawson immediately.

The solution was Chauvet Professional's PVP S5 video wall panels. The panels feature a tight 5.2mm pixel pitch and black face tri-colour SMD LEDs for the perfect presentation of live videos and highly defined graphics for presentation at close range or from afar.

Lightweight and modular with a solid construction,

UK - MultiTouch has announced the London launch and permanent showroom for its MultiTaction iWall interactive videowall solution. Launching officially on 2-3 April, as part of UK partner Engage Production's new FLUX Innovation Lounge, the MultiTaction iWall will be showcased to both the trade and the press.

"MultiTaction iWall is the new standard for interactive walls in corporate and public spaces, and we're delighted to be able to showcase it permanently in London," explains Hannu Anttila, vice president of business development at MultiTouch. "Engage have created a hotbed for innovation, insights and technology within the FLUX Innovation Lounge, making it the ideal residence for MultiTaction iWall."

To make MultiTaction iWall ready to use straight out of the box, MultiTouch supplies the MultiTaction Experience application, a scalable multiuser application

Germany - Major has introduced its new dedicated website to make finding all details of products and custom made solutions quick and accessible. For example, the product section has a concise overview of all major product segments (Dimmers, Luminaires, Rigging + Safety Ropes, Power Distribution, Cables + Connectors and Colours + Effects), or in the Navigation header, visitors can discover more about the company and its renowned service.

Major puts a main focus on clarity and accessibility. By clicking on the website's multiple links, visitors can drill deeper into a subject and get additional information.

Major is Lightpower's own brand. Major products are built in Germany and have earned themselves a great reputation on multiple international projects over the years. They offer bespoke solutions where no appropriate products are available. You can visit the new Major website

Germany - Following the launch of the Xone:23 earlier this year, Allen & Heath has announced the introduction of a sister product, the Xone:23C. Also a two channel mixer, the Xone:23C features the same pro features as the Xone:23, with the addition of a four stereo channel internal soundcard, X:LINK to connect compatible Xone products, and ships with a copy of Mixvibes Cross LE software.

The 96kHz 24bit four stereo channel USB soundcard enables replay and recording from any chosen DJ software, offering users all the benefits of digital DJing using the controls of a "real" mixer. The bundled Mixvibes Cross LE software also enables two-deck DVS control, and plug 'n play connection of a Xone:K series controller, premapped ready for use.

The Xone:23C also features the renowned analogue Voltage Control Filter (VCF) system, offering Low-Pass and High-Pass filters, frequenc

Germany - WORK Lifters will be part of ProLight+Sound 2014 (Hall 8, stand C-60) where the company will show the more recent lifting towers that the division has developed during last year. These new developments are focused on line array system's elevation to respond to the market needs which are increasingly growing in this specific area.

For this purpose, WORK Lifters has designed three new lifters with different load capacities and reached height.

WT 150 is a compact lifting solution for small line array systems. It fits in almost any vehicle, because it only measures 157 cm long when it is folded. This lifter is capable of elevating loads up to 200 kg. to 5 m. high. Dual reinforcing bars at the back of the tower help to withstand the weight of the load during operation.

The WT 550 is able to lift heavy loads (400kg. - 5.98m. high), its compact size (166 cm folded) is may

UK - Hoist UK has announced that Louise Dickson has been appointed general manager of the company.

Hoist UK director, Paul Jordan comments, "Louise has been with the company for over six years now; we recognised her potential almost immediately and we have guided her progress through the company letting her gain a thorough knowledge of the company through various roles leading up to this present position.

"Louise's ability to not only head the sales team, but also her leadership skills, industry and product knowledge make her the perfect candidate to take on the role as General Manager for Hoist UK."

Louise Dickson comments, "I am excited to take on this new role as general manager; I feel I have now gained the necessary skills and have great mentors in Paul and Tony. I have been with Hoist UK for almost as long as it has been trading, I have seen the com

Germany - Wireless Solution Sweden has announced the debut of new W-DMX triple band technology, making its first appearance during Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt.

Wireless Solution is the first company to introduce dual band technology for wireless lighting control in 2011. Now, the company takes this one step further and introduces triple band technology. As regulations change over time and now to cover the EU Region with higher output compared to the permitted 5.8GHz bandwidth, Wireless Solution now introduces 5.2GHz in all W-DMX BlackBox and ProBox units as standard (Patent pending USA and EU).

With the 5.2GHz frequency, the maximum allowed output power is 200mW, which will provide a distance of approximately 100mW output power on the 2.4GHz. This equals up to 500 meters distance in line of sight.

For the user of wireless lighting controls, this offers a huge advantage for

Germany - At Prolight + Sound 2014, Martin Professional is introducing a range of new lighting solutions that include the MAC Quantum Profile, Martin ShowDesigner 6, as well as additions to its VC-Grids and VC-Strips lines.

The MAC Quantum Profile pairs the latest in LED technology with Martin's propriety optical designs to deliver superior light output. Setting new standards for combined performance and size, this lightweight lighting fixture offers a uniquely compact frame that provides low power consumption and precision movement.

ShowDesigner Version 6 is the largest update to Martin's proprietary 3D Lighting Design program since 2007. The latest iteration features a completely new user interface that is designed to increase productivity as well as the ability to drag-and-drop all design elements, such as truss, fixtures, and textures, onto a new multi-view 3D visualizer.

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