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ShowMagic

Details: 14 March 2016

ShowMagic highlighted their new Version 11.0 PC show control software, complete with new-look graphics, surround sound and "live" mode, allowing operators to work on the fly as well as in a pro-programmed domain.

Moving LED

Details: 14 March 2016

It was the first PLASA and indeed the first European trade show for Moving LED, a new US-based company with a manufacturing base in Hungary. They launched two new LED products for the European market - the MovingLED and the MicroStrip 48, both utilising Luxeon LEDs. Other new items included hinged C-Clamps that can live 'inside' their lighting fixtures - and will never get lost or separated!

MBN Event Products

Details: 14 March 2016

The new C-180 confetti cannon was among the new offerings from MBN Event Products - compact, keenly priced and with a constant output. MBN also had some new ProLED RGB LED bars available in one-and-a-half metre lengths.

Lee Filters

Details: 14 March 2016

Lee Filters launched their new brochure, alongside the latest additions to the 700 series. Seven new colours have been added to the range, created by top lighting designers working in theatre, television, events and architectural lighting. Dane Henrik Hambro is the latest designer invited to create his own unique colours, which include: 706 King Fals Lavender; 710 Spir Special Blue; 740 Aurora Borealis Green; 741 Mustard Yellow; 773 Cardox Amber; 787 Marius Red; and 799 Special K.H. Lavender. Word on the street was that Mustard Yellow was proving a big hit . . .

Wybron - InfoTrace System

Details: 14 March 2016

InfoTrace uses RDM for the control and management of DMX-controlled lighting devices. Consisting of InfoGate software, the system works on a combination of the following: 'IT' products from Wybron or RDM-compatible equipment from any manufacturer; Non-RDM-compatible devices equipped with an InfoChip (manufactured by Wybron); and an InfoStore web-based information aggregator. 'IT' products are equipped with sensors to detect light, temperature, voltage, current, fan speed and gel-string information - so an entire rig can, therefore, be identified, addressed and tested from a laptop or PDA.

Martin Professional

Details: 14 March 2016

Martin Professional's focus was brand new products - 10 in all were launched at the show, and the stand this year was devoted entirely to them. First in line was the 1.2k TW1 tungsten washlight, which offers full spectrum colour mixing - impressive across the whole colour gamut from saturated through pastels and impressively into colour correction. The TW1 produces an even light distribution across a projected surface, light output is cool, plus fan cooling is controllable from the console and very quiet. It's the first and only tungsten fixture to feature internal and external dimming, thus maintaining colour temperature over a fade. The other recent moving head addition was the MAC 700 Wash, which offers soft-edge beam, quiet operation, full CMY colour-mixing and an indexable and rotatable beam-shaper.

Martin also launched two new LED products, which have already caused quite

Green Hippo

Details: 14 March 2016

Media server specialists Green Hippo previewed its latest Hippotizer V3. Fusing the Green Hippo design team's video and lighting backgrounds, the company says it aims to make convergence a reality! The system offers multi-discipline operation. Key features include: timeline functionality, HippoNet advanced networking capability, media management and efficiency-focused features. Hippotizer can work autonomously, control other devices or be controlled externally.

PR Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

Chinese manufacturer PR Lighting illustrated their range of moving lights, the newest of which is their Professional series - with 1200 and 700W Spot and Wash fixtures and a 575 Spot. Coming soon as a 1200W unit with framing shutters.

Laser Systems Europe

Details: 14 March 2016

Belgium-based Laser Systems Europe highlighted their new 2 -10W Flash multicolour laser systems and their new Stage Blitz green laser, mounted on a moving light base.

Lewden

Details: 14 March 2016

Cable ramps are the wallflowers of the temporary install, often neglected in the planning stage; they can be troublesome to fit after the cables are laid. Lewden has a solution - FastLane, a drop-over cable protector that fulfils all requirements of strength and stability in a pedestrian area.

Help is also at hand for those times when you've been fastidious and laid out your ramps properly, only to have additional wiring appear; CrossLink is a drop-in trough providing two extra cableways between adjacent existing ramp runs. A lock-on lid provides a five-ton rated bridge between the two existing ramp lids.

Impact Products Europe Ltd

Details: 14 March 2016

First-time exhibitor Impact Products Europe Ltd showed off its latest product, the Light Space interactive dancefloor. This interactive spatial and pressure-sensitive modular LED tile system can withstand up to three tonnes weight-loading, making it suitable for any kind of interactive floor or wall application. Users can send SMS messages to it, play interactive games on it or run graphics and video through it. The company reported an excellent response to the product at the show.

JBL

Details: 14 March 2016

JBL (Harman Pro), never short of a few new products, didn't fail to please at PLASA, announcing two new additions to its product line in the form of the VRX915M 15" wedge to complement the VRX9000 constant curvature array, as well as the MRX500 lightweight, passive, portable PA system aimed at gigging musicians. Three monitors - the MRX512M, MRX515 and MRX525 - and two subs - the MRX518S and MRX528S complete the line-up.

Element Labs

Details: 14 March 2016

Element Labs introduced Stealth - a stunning configuration of which was hung as a central feature of the hall. The Stealth panel provides the building block of a transparent, large-scale video screen solution featuring low profile central support and fins - it's virtually transparent when not running. The lightweight Stealth is a modular system composed of 40cm square individual panels, and offering a high-resolution display (25mm pixel pitch). An integrated power supply and data routing unit mounts with each 64-panel section. Processing hardware converts a DVI, HD, SDI, s-video, component, or composite video signal which is routed to the individual panels. See a QuickTime video of the system in operation at PLASA on the company's website.

Ecler

Details: 14 March 2016

Ecler's new products - distributed in the UK by MilTec - included the AC6 19" mixer, the Ambit 108 low impedance 100Volt line speaker and the Philos 10A active speaker. Also showing was their DPA, MPA, XPA and DJ amplifiers.

Universal Effects

Details: 14 March 2016

French effects specialists Universal Effects launched a new range of medium-sized foam, bubble and confetti hardware which is cost-effective, but with all the features and build quality you could wish for. They also had a new range of carbon dioxide- or nitrogen-powered confetti blowers, allowing users to choose their gas of choice. The largest confetti cannon in the range takes an impressive 40kg of ammunition and is the most powerful in the industry . . .

Sifam Instruments

Details: 14 March 2016

Visiting the Sifam Instruments stand was quite literally like being a kid in a sweetshop. The company, which makes sliders and knobs for many applications, provided a 'Pick and Mix' service, allowing visitors to purchase individual items for spares and repairs rather than having to work with Sifam's minimum supply quantity of 1,000. "It has been a really successful idea," said the company's Tony Nathan.

Lagotronics

Details: 14 March 2016

Dutch manufacturer Lagotronics presented new and existing LED lighting products including the new DecaLED product line, one of the company's most used and frequently updated product lines.

Slingco

Details: 14 March 2016

With installations at Wales' Millennium Centre, Camden's Roundhouse and many more, Slingco had on show their CableNet tension wire grid system which provides a virtual floor of high-tensile steel cable. Slingco's Unibar winch system was also on show: it offers a cost-effective solution for motorised raising and lowering of scenery suspension, lighting battens etc. As UK rep, Slingco also presented the Vortek Point Hoist module.

Sound Leisure

Details: 14 March 2016

Jukebox manufacturer Sound Leisure from Leeds featured their top-of-the range digital Browser machine, which is touch-screen controlled and does video and audio, yielding up to 500 audio and 2,000 video tracks. It can be profiled according to musical genre, and programmed up to 14 days in advance for events, timed messages, promotions, etc. The company still also manufactures old-style mechanical machines too, which are proving very popular for celebrity homes!

Road Ready UK

Details: 14 March 2016

Road Ready UK were demonstrating their easy set-up IntelliStage System - a versatile stage system that consists of modular platforms and risers. Strong but very lightweight, it features a unique locking system that allows for quick and easy set-up and break-down. Each platform is rated for up to 900kg/sq.m, and Road Ready can supply a range of accessories such as flightcases, steps and stage skirts.

Adam Hall

Details: 14 March 2016

Adam Hall, hardware distributors for pretty much anything you can think of, were showing products from spanish manufacturer Beyma Loudspeakers, for whom they have recently become UK resellers. The Beyma products included new Neodymium and specialised line array drivers. There was also the ASUB-15 from LD Systems; a 400W sub cabinet with built-in limiter and 100Hz crossover along with a selection of other products from the company's extensive catalogue. Finally, the company's SM707 adjustable angle top-hat received a commendation from the judges in the Awards for Innovation.

Managing director Bob Mundy did well off the stand, too - winning the limited edition lithograph of the original score of Yesterday, signed by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir George Martin, in PLASA's prize draw!

Funktion One

Details: 14 March 2016

Funktion One were showing a full range of products at this year's PLASA Show. The company, who are continuing to make more of their range self-powered, showed the F221 double 21" sub-bass, in addition to the imposing Dance Stack. Additionally, the purple people demonstrated their production versions of the RM12 and RM15 self-powered stage monitors.

Cornered Audio Systems

Details: 14 March 2016

Cornered Audio Systems definitely win the show prize for most ingenious use of a product number. Director Hans Madsen detailed the 90 and 60° dispersion corner-mounted C90TRM and C60TRM respectively: "These speakers can mount in the corner of a room without brackets and subsequently are very discrete," he said, adding that the TRM stood for 'The Real McCoy'!

To complement the TRMs, Madsen also demonstrated the Sub Bass Seat, C12PNC or 'Puffy not Cornered' floor-mounted sub. The cabinet, which can be screwed into the floor, is sure to make anyone's night - even without dancing!

Vieta (KV2 Audio) - So Line

Details: 14 March 2016

Vieta's radical new So Line (pictured left), distributed in the UK by KV2, is a range of stylish speakers and accessories which use Garwood-specified wireless technology and state-of-the-art battery power to provide clear, controllable sound in situations where conventional speaker systems cannot. The range is built around the So Cube - a compact, active, omni-directional and wireless loudspeaker. With a range of So accessories, such as pedestal stands, stackable extension units and 16-channel transmitter stations, the So Cube offers extreme versatility for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications.

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