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Strand Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

Strand Lighting introduced the new OneLight Par and oneLight Fresnel. Both are 575W MSR daylight luminaires, with integrated ballasts, for quick set-up applications. Also new was the 2.8.5 console software for Strand 300 and 500 series desks. Key features include extended luminaire attributes to support Catalyst units and a new TrackBack command, among other things. Strand also released new software for its wireless PDA-based remotes. On the architectural side, the new Accent DMX control sations are designed for use with all Strand digital dimmers. Each station can support up to 48 dimmers with two, four, or eight presets. Stations can be linked together to form systemswith up to eight stations in eight rooms. Finally, Strand showed its SST sinewave dimmer module, which provide true silent lamp operation and less than 1% harmonic distortion.

Infinium Technologies - contact-free digital fader

Details: 14 March 2016

UK-based Infinium, formed in March 2002, took its contact-free digital faders to the AES. Having presented the technology at trade shows around the world, the company now believes that optical, digital controls have come of age - and has opened dialogues with DJ and studio mixer manufacturers. Will live console makers catch on?

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OptiLED

Details: 14 March 2016

OptiLED showed its Designer Dimmable Series, offering lighting intensity control in a unit with outer dimensions identical to an ordinary halogen MR16. The Dimmable offers full performance at 12V DC or AC and dimming capability from 10V down to a 3V candle glow. The series offers a new snap-on ring mounting for the diffusers and can be used in most indoor and weather-protected outdoor fixtures and applications, including theatres and cinemas, amusement parks, architectural features, landscape accents, retail, museums and hospitality, say the company. OptiLED has supplied its lighting fixtures to a number of recent US installations and projects, including the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, Club Nero at Caesar's in Lake Tahoe, the New Hampshire Capital Centre for the Arts and the Houston Ballet.

Tomcat

Details: 14 March 2016

Tomcat had the One line of trussing for exhibit and retail applications, which makes use of a new aluminium connector that provides ease of construction and exceptional support. New from Brilliant Stages is Dekex, an extra-light line of risers and stage decking which is billed as being exceptionally quick and easy to use. At 40kg for an 8ft x 4ft module, it is designed for schools, colleges, and exhibitions, among other applications.

Wybron

Details: 14 March 2016

Wybron reports good business across the board - in particular with its popular Nexera dichroic colour changing fixtures (profile and wash versions, both now available with a CDM source), which are currently taking the College market by storm in America. Feedback from users has been very positive, the company says, in that increasing numbers of college venues are taking Nexera fixtures for evaluation - and not sending them back! Other news from Wybron is the company's appointment as the US distributor for Lighting Innovations' Super Beam 1200. This fixture, says Lighting Innovations, boasts near 100% light efficiency due to the parabolic and spheric double reflector optics and the use of Phillips' 80V, 1200W tungsten Halogen bulb.

Rose Brand

Details: 14 March 2016

At the Rose Brand stand, the ShowLED Star Drop has gone full colour, using RGB LED technology for additive mixing that allows for thousands of colours. The drop uses wide-angle, high-output LEDs, which are individually addressable (with the ability to assign up to 16 virtual channels). A lightweight DMX-compatible controller can be run in stand-alone fashion, connected to a light board, or via a PC control system. Also, Rose Brand is now the US stocking distributor for UK-based Triple E track systems. Triple E's Unitrack features large-capacity scenery carriers, eliminating the need to build custom carriers. In addition, the company's Chaintrack system allows curtains to turn up to 180° in as little as a 6" radius.

ShowCAD

Details: 14 March 2016

ShowCAD's Mick Martin demo'd the latest developments for the company's Artist lighting and show control package - now fully WYSIWYG-enabled. Capable of controlling over 32,000 DMX channels as well as offering full multimedia and timecode support, Artist is a powerful and flexible system. The latest tricks in the pipeline include an impressive matrix facility which allows the simple creation of all kinds of effects and chases in banks of full-colour lighting fixtures - highly effective on any scale.

Look Solutions

Details: 14 March 2016

Look Solutions was exhibiting at LDI for the first time under its own name and not through a distributor. Nathan Kahn, sales for the newly-opened Look Solutions USA, reported that he had so far had a very positive response from show visitors and that many of them were surprised to know that at least 50% of the Broadway shows today use Look's foggers and hazers.

Euphonix

Details: 14 March 2016

Euphonix is not a name normally associated with sound reinforcement, but it didn't go unnoticed at AES that the company's System 5 digital mixing consoles are being used for FOH mixing at Sydney Opera House. To prove it, the venue's technical operations manager for sound, David Claringbold, was at the show and spending a fair amount of time around the Euphonix booth - providing further evidence of the draw that the West Coast AES has among international live sound figureheads.

"We saw, when we looked around, that there was a depth and a breadth to this system that wasn't evident in any of the others," Claringbold revealed, as if to remind everyone that the parameters of the digital market are far less clearly defined than the parameters of digital technology. "This was in terms of its configurability and its ability to expand and adapt into the future - as is now being p

ARC 05 announces RIBA CPD details

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Details of the programme of 11 RIBA CPD seminars to take place during the ARC 05 exhibition have been finalized. All seminars taking place during the exhibition (14-15 February, Business Design Centre, Islington, London) will be RIBA-approved CPD and will all be related to lighting topics for architects. There are a number of lighting-related CPD seminars available, ranging from office and retail lighting to LEDs and lighting control. A seminar theatre seating approximately 60 people will be built on the exhibition floor and will be promoted by Mondiale Publishing as well as specifically targeted at RIBA member architects.

Joni Tyler, head of CPD, commented: "RIBA is pleased to be working with Mondiale Publishing on this event. We are delighted to be able to highlight the many excellent lighting CPD seminars from our member companies and to be able to bring their tech

ISEurope 05

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - With exhibition space sold out, and a packed schedule of product launches and events, the second edition of Integrated Systems Europe (26-28 January 2005, Amsterdam) will be double the size of last years event, say the organizers.

The exhibition will feature over 200 exhibitors from all areas of systems contracting, and provide a platform for the broad commercial and residential systems integration market - including AV and communications integration and automation, digital display and signage solutions, control and surveillance systems, home theatre and custom installation.

New features at ISEurope 05 include the UK Pavilion, the CEDIA Home Cinema installation, the IMCCA Conference Pavilion and a Digital Signage area. ISEurope 05 will also feature an education programme beginning on 24 January, and an essential ISEurope Business Conference event on 25 Janu

ISCEx 2005 Update

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - The organizers of the ISCEx 2005 exhibition and conference have report that 20 invited specialist suppliers to the audio industry have now signed up to exhibit at ISCEx 2005, which is due to be held once more at the Watford Moat House Hotel on Tuesday 22 February. They are: ADS Worldwide, AK Barns, Ampetronic, BC Technology, Brähler ICS, Canford Audio, CIE, Clockaudio, Communications Technology, Current Thinking, DNH Worldwide, Ikon AVS, Loud Technology, MEDC, RCF, RK Sound, RW Salt, Shuttlesound, SigNET and TOA, with more exhibitors reportedly in the pipeline.

Running alongside the exhibition is a full technical programme with expert speakers covering topics from voice overt IP technology (Michael Harrison), fibre optics (Anthony Smith), RF microphones (Paul Mason), an update on induction loop systems (Leon Pieters), problems in making site measurements accurately and q

ISCEx 2005 exhibition and technical seminars

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Over 20 specialist suppliers to the audio industry have accepted invitations to exhibit at ISCEx 2005 being held at the Watford Moat House Hotel on Tuesday, February 22nd. They include ADS Worldwide, AK Barns, Ampetronic, BC Technology, Brahler, Canford Audio, CIE, Clockaudio, Communications Technology, Current Thinking, DNH Worldwide, Ikon AVS, LOUD, MEDC, RCF, RK Sound, RW Salt, Shuttlesound, SigNET, and TOA. There are more in the pipeline, and already this looks like being an even bigger and better specialist exhibition for this important segment of the sound industry.

Running alongside the commercial interest will be a full packed technical programme with expert speakers covering a myriad of topics including audio over TCP/IP (Michael Harrison), fibre optics (Anthony Smith), wireless microphones (Paul Mason), an up-date on loop induction systems (Leon Pieters), and test

RSAMD announces TPA 05

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - TPA 05 - the Graduate Exhibition and Trade Show of the Technical and Production Arts department of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) will take place on 22-23 March 2005. Once again, Graduating students from the BA Technical and Production Arts course will be showing their work over the past three years in the Academy's Chandler Studio Theatre. Supporting this in the New Athenaeum, the RSAMD's main house, the industry supporters of the course will be showing a large range of production equipment.

Triple E and Black Light have joined the list of course sponsors this year and will exhibiting alongside PRG Europe, Le Mark, Rosco, Rope Assemblies, White Light, Zero 88, Autograph Sales and Hall Stage. Also new to the show will be Lift, Turn, Move and Learn 2B Safe, as well as several industry organizations such as the ABTT, SMA, PSA, PLASA and the ALD, many o

MPH'04

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A curious amalgam, MPH '04 is The Motor Show with Top Gear attitude; but then with presenters Tiff Needell, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond it would be (sharp intake of breath, adopt voice of God) 'like a B52 parking in your driveway'.

This was just the second year of the show at Earls Court, and already it's growing; PMI and Simon Aldridge appear to have brought a new and burgeoning marriage of live and static presentation into the exhibition world, a marriage that will surely have others looking frantically for an eligible partner.

Steve Sinclair has been part of the presentation team for the past two events and describes the differences between this and conventional car expo: "Some content elements appear familiar, there's a gallery of 90 or so vehicles, sponsored by HR Owens, but these aren't ordinary cars; we're talking testosterone motoring Ferraris and Mas

Contemporary success for Huddersfield

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - "The festival has really changed focus in the last three years with the arrival of the new artistic director Susanna Eastburn," said Tim Garbutt of TG Events. "Different composers - in essence, the festival now concentrates on music composers; before, it was more on musical theatre."Huddersfield Contemporary Music festival (HCMF) is "the ninth largest festival of its type in the world," says Garbutt, "and it attracts people from all over the world." As you might imagine, this is neither the most popular nor accessible form of music, but it does attract musicians and composers of the highest calibre.

From a presentation point of view, this is challenging stuff, and while lighting demands tend to the minimal, audio is a complex matter, to say the least. TG Events looks after all aspects of production for the festival, contracting local

Education opportunities at ISE

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - The second edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which takes place at the The RAI in Amsterdam from 26-28 January, will offer a full programme of educational seminars and workgroups, hosted by exhibiting companies. The manufacturers' forums are complementary to visitors and exhibitors and designed to illustrate advanced digital systems' solutions across expanding vertical market sectors such as Education, LeisureBuild and Retail, say the organizers.

Cleverdis is sponsoring 12 dedicated forums designed to highlight systems integration across a variety of applications. Staged in the VIP room on Thursday 27 January and Friday 28 January, the sessions focus on digital solutions for the restaurant trade and education sectors, and will be presented by Raphael Pinot, head of market publication for Cleverdis. Another 10 sessions will illustrate the vertical marke

ISCEx reports new exhibitors

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ISCE) has announced continued interest in the forthcoming ISCEx 2005 exhibition and conference, with another four companies - Allen & Heath, PC Werth, Sennheiser and Shure - signing up to the show. This brings to 24 the number of participating companies at the show, which takes place at the Watford Moat House Hotel on Tuesday, 22 February.

The full technical programme promises cutting-edge seminars from leading industry experts. Subjects covered include Audio over TCP/IP, Wireless Microphone RF Pitfalls, Test Instruments for Room Acoustical Analysis, Update on Induction Loop Systems and The Basics of Fibre Optics. Last year there was standing room only at several sessions, say the organizers.

Tickets, including free parking, refreshments and VAT, cost £5 for the exhibition alone and £50 (£60 for non-ISCE members)

PLASA@Sea: gateway to cruise markets

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - 2005 promises to be a strong year for the cruise industry, which looks set to achieve record growth. Numerous new cruise ships are scheduled for launch in 2005, with further major projects slated for 2006 and 2007. This positive trend will translate into real business opportunities for UK specialists providing lighting, audio, AV and staging technologies.

Exploiting this development will be the forthcoming SeaTrade exhibition in Miami (March 15-17) - the largest gathering of cruise line owners, operators and suppliers in the world. One of the main features of the show will be the new 'PLASA at Sea' Pavilion - a showcase of all the latest innovations in entertainment and leisure-based technology. Confirmed exhibitors to date include Barbizon, Vari-Lite, Rose Brand, Rosco, Color Kinetics, Xilver, Martin Professional, Mavco, Teledimensions, Stage Technologies and Snow Master

Stage Electrics launches training

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Following the launch on its website of a complete range of training courses, Stage Electrics has now announced the first pair of course dates, both of which will be hosted by the Newcastle Theatre Royal.

The first, on February 8, is entitled Electricity at Work - The Entertainment Environment; this was recently presented at the National Theatre and is designed for technicians, senior technicians and chiefs across all disciplines. The second course, on February 9, is Pyrotechnic Safety Awareness, presented in partnership with Lincoln Parkhouse of Just FX. It is, says Stage Electrics, the 'must-do' pyro course for anyone controlling, using or licensing pyro in venues.

Brian Cleary, business development manager for Stage Electrics' safety services department, said: "Our intention is to work with our customers and partners within the industry to provide aff

LiteStructures and XS!TE at the Event Show

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - LiteStructures is showing its product range at the 2005 Event Show on Stand 447, which will also be the launchpad for a new northern England multipurpose venue - XS!TE. The latter, with an audience capacity of over 2,000 and more than 15,000sq m of space, is within reach of the major conurbations of Bradford, Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield and is complemented by bespoke staging and lighting capabilities.

Located within the established Xscape recreation complex at junction 32 of the M62, the venue offers event organisers the additional benefits of a real snow ski slope, ice wall, bowling alley, ski ride and numerous bars and restaurants. The site has more than 1500 free parking spaces and excellent transport links and, with its own railway station and hotel on site, the venue is an event organisers dream come true. The unique £2 million development of XS!TE is be

Projecta launches large screens at ISE

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - Dutch projection screen specialist Projecta, part of the Indiana-based DaLite company, is expanding its range with the introduction of four new large projection screens and made-to-measure screens at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam this week.

Projecta supplies large projection screens from 3 to 20 metres wide and can create a made-to-measure projection screen suited to meet special needs. Each of the four new large screens has its own specific features and the screen fabric ensures an entirely flat screen for both optimum image quality and fire safety (M1) standards, and is equipped with a sturdy case and a strong motor; they can also be wall or ceiling mounted. The GiantScreen electrol is available in widths varying from 4.5 to 7 metres. One size up is the GiantKing electrol, which ranges in widths from 7 to 10 metres. Larger yet is the J

Ampco/Flashlight aid 112m Dutch tsunami shows

Details: 14 March 2016

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Clay Paky fixtures to make French début at SIEL

Details: 14 March 2016

Italy - Clay Paky has revealed that several new products will be showcased for the first time in France at next month's SIEL 2005 show (Paris 6-9 February) on Stand N61. Commercial director Enrico Caironi said the company's participation in the Parisian event will feature the launch of a number of 'very innovative' new products, full details of which will be available at the show.

(Mike Lethby)

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