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Fuzion

Details: 14 March 2016

UK pro audio distributor Fuzion showed a wide collection of gear from a wide range of manufacturers. The company, which distributes for the likes of Nexo, Littlite, Camco and Symetrix to name a few, were kept busy by a wealth of visitors to their stand.

Compulite

Details: 14 March 2016

A new dimmer, the Compupack from Compulite on the stand of UK distributor Stagetec, is an affordable, rack-mount, 12-channel, 10A unit with its own onboard mains breaker. It has LED indicator output level, two DMX inputs plus Ethernet, RS232 for screen link and a large LCD display for patch, status etc.

Compulite's Vector Editor Wing is a control surface than can link to desk or PC through the off-line software; every part of Vector is accessible in the Wing, editor, playback fader, channel controller. Also new, the Channel Wing, especially useful in the TV market, provides access to channels and cues, and incorporates a large dimmer wheel with associated level display. Any number of these can be connected to a Vector console or the Vector PC and used as channel controllers. The wings can be set to work as a completely separate user, without interfering with the main console ope

Peavey Electronics

Details: 14 March 2016

Rock monsters Peavey Electronics had two significant announcements at PLASA this year. The first, a licensing deal with EtherSound for use in the company's MediaMatrix, Architectural Acoustics and Crest Audio product ranges is something that Peavey believes will benefit its customers in a number of areas.

Secondly, the company was showing its new Versarray line array system. The mid/high box is loaded with a 12" and a 4" ribbon driver, while the subs can either be a single or double 18". The system is flexible and can be ground-stacked or flown, with its own crankable tower lift, the Vermette. This combination allows Peavey to price the system in the market substantially lower than many other manufacturers, while utilising a driver combination unseen in any other array. Rock on!

Meyer Sound

Details: 14 March 2016

Meyer Sound offered the PLASA debut of the M'elodie high-power curvilinear array. Part of the MILO range of loudspeakers, it is named after the grand-daughter of company founders John and Helen Meyer. A small unit, it nevertheless offers a maximum peak output of 131dB SPL. Also shown was the new MJF-212, a self-powered stage monitor designed for use as a main vocal monitor, high-output drum or keyboard monitor, or as a side-fill monitor in small- to medium-scale systems. The company also announced the release of 1.7.0 software for the Galileo loudspeaker management system and version 1.7.0 software for the SIM 3 audio analyser. The primary focus of the updates is to provide greater integration between the Galileo system and the SIM 3 analyser, adding new interoperability capabilities.

Spectrum UK Lasers

Details: 14 March 2016

Exclusive UK importer and wholesaler for ActorMate lasers, Spectrum UK Lasers demonstrated its extensive range of laser products and special effects. Laser products include the The Magic Box II and the Ameba II - versatile units offering a variety of effects.

ElectroVoice

Details: 14 March 2016

The Phoenix range from ElectroVoice on the Telex/Shuttlesound stand sees a return to point source PA systems. Using EV's manifold technology with dual compression drivers, the Phoenix system produces the highest SPL of anything in the EV range, the company reports - 141dB peak from the Sub, 139dB from the top box.

X-Line E, the ultra-compact version of EV's line array range, contains a single 8" and 1" as used in the X-Line D, and has its own dedicated 2 x 12" sub. The sub is designed to be flown behind the mid/high line array from its own hanging frame; the two elements then connect to a master beam above which allows correct angling of the more critical mid/high line.

Also on show the new TG-7 range of remote control, network compatible, high-power switch mode amps just 2U high; And NetMax N8000, a 32-channel DSP in blocks of 8 in/8 out, CobraNet and Ir

Rat Music

Details: 14 March 2016

Rat Music showed its Strada range of lightweight staging systems in amongst its other more traditional stands. The Strada range has unique features including a quick and reliable locking mechanism and solid handrails that can be placed anywhere along the side of the stage block. Manufactured in two types, either lightweight or extra strength, with an 18mm plywood top, Strada is capable of dealing with most types of staging requirements.

Whotz Hot

Details: 14 March 2016

Whotz Hot were exhibiting at their third PLASA Show, demonstrating their Super Wrench, a replacement for the ubiquitous adjustable spanner, developed by farmers in New Zealand. Available in five different sizes and capable of turning over 1,000 different types of fitting, the Super Wrench can replace approximately £600 worth of tools with four wrenches.

Rubber Box

Details: 14 March 2016

Rubber Box was displaying its new 16U power distro case, part of its family of flight cased distro up to 24U. Double insulated and weather proof to IP44 this is the first time the product has been shown and the company report an excellent response.

Sonoss

Details: 14 March 2016

Sonoss was showing the full range of Luminex DMX and Ethernet solutions on their stand. One of the most impressive was the Safety Ring Switch network backup device, which can recover a link in 35ms using any network protocol and which has recently been validated for use on EtherSound networks. Also on show was the LumiNet Monitor V2 software, allowing monitoring and management of the network and any units attached to it.

Elcom Srl

Details: 14 March 2016

Elcom Srl showed off its range of LED fixtures and fittings - including its popular Star LED series of flexible and rigid LED strips and bars; electroluminescent lamps and neon strips.

Shock Solutions

Details: 14 March 2016

Shock Solutions is a new, Kent-based company providing audio-visual solutions to the retail, leisure, entertainment and education markets. The company can provide full production services, lighting, PA, staging, video pre and postproduction and much more. Shock Solutions are distributors for Capture real-time show design software for Windows, various digital signage solutions and I-Floor interactive flooring!

Acustica Beyma

Details: 14 March 2016

Acustica Beyma displayed new drivers at the show, with the powerful P1200/Nd high-power devices in 18" and 15" versions, P1000/Nd in 18", 15" and 12" versions, and finally the MW/Nd Series mid-range loudspeakers in 15", 12" and 10" options, with a new patented design for high-power capability, yet small magnetic assembly.

Amelia NV

Details: 14 March 2016

For the fourth consecutive year, Amelia NV covered the back wall of Earls Court with a ShowLED curtain - this year the brand new ShowLED Animation system. Measuring 12m in height by 39m in width, and offering individual pixel control of its denser, but still randomly-spaced LEDs, the curtain drew excellent responses from visitors. The system works in conjunction with the Arkaos media software system to offer clients the possibility to instantly turn their starcloth into a backdrop with medium-resolution still images, video loops and flash animations. From October to December, an Animation curtain will tour with the Night of the Proms shows in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The curtain will even be bigger then the one seen at PLASA - 15m by 36m, or 540sq.m.

The company has had a successful year, with high-profile shows including the Eurovision Song Contest, and now finds t

Crown

Details: 14 March 2016

Crown (Harman Pro) exhibited three new products at PLASA this year. The CDi installation amplifier comes in two flavours: the CDi 1 provides 500W per channel into 4ohms, while the CDi2 boasts 700W per channel. The amps are also switchable to 70V output and a front panel LCD enables fast and easy setup.Doing light and efficient, Crown also showed the XTi range, incorporating the 1000, 2000 and 4000 models, providing 500W, 700W and 1200W per channel into 4ohms. The new line also provides connectivity either via USB or Harman Pro's HiQnet software. Finally, the XLS series is a lower power range providing between 300W and 800W per channel across four models.

Volex Power Products - V-Lock

Details: 14 March 2016

The Volex V-Lock positive lock connector is one of those simple yet brilliant ideas. Nothing works without power of course, and Volex, having recognised a need in the entertainment industry for secure IEC power connections, invented the V-Lock, which has a locking feature with a simple push-release button to secure the connector with its mating inlet. The company is offering the product in various IEC standard configurations.

Syncrolite

Details: 14 March 2016

Omni Color D system will be introduced by Syncrolite in approximately three months time. A three-scroller, dichroic film colour mix system (CMY and RGB) will include thin film lensing technology on the third scroll which - as well as enabling anamorphic images - will produce more homogenised colour mixing with a resultant completely flat field. Users can also expect hue and saturation controls early '07.

In production now is a new 2kW model that replaces the MX3000 (the original is also 2kW but with a '3kW' output). The new model eliminates the green caste of the original. The super-sized 10kW fixture, produced asa limited run, is now a permanent part of Syncrolite's catalogue.

Tomcat, 4 Wall and TPUS party

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Tomcat, 4 Wall and TPUS are holding an industry party on Friday, October 20, 2006. The party begins at 7pm at 4 Wall Entertainment Las Vegas - where there will be food, drinks, swag and a DJ.

The Swinging Johnsons will take the stage from 10pm - midnight. Band members include: Bruce Jordahl of Total Production US, Tommy Hall of Vari Lite, Robert Mokry of Light Parts and Scott Church of Selecon.

Visit booth #271 at LDI for more details.

(Chris Henry)

The Allen & Heath Dance Music Awards

Details: 14 March 2016

Australia - On Friday 17 November, Allen & Heath, 3D World Publishing, andSydney's Home Nightclub will present Australia's longest running, biggest and best dance music awards, the Australia Dance Music Awards (DMA's).

"The DMA's are all about celebrating and acknowledging Australia's achievement in the dance music industry. The artists who perform will be reflecting the industry and where it is at today," commented Hayley Conn, producer of this year's Dance Music Awards. "3D World Publishing is really excited to be once again presenting this year's event."

The event will be hosted at Sydney's superclub, Home, and the club's 2500 capacity gives the DMA's the opportunity to open the event to the public for the first time. Home will open its doors at 7:30pm for the 2006 awards ceremony, where fans and industry VIP's will witnessperformances from the co

Gemini

Details: 14 March 2016

With 30 years' industry experience, Gemini has re-aligned itself as GCI Technologies to market its own Gemini, Cortex and i-KEY branded products. The company concentrated on Cortex at the show because its Digital Music Controller represents real innovation - in the form of a digital USB controller that can manipulate files (via a CD player) held on any USB device without the need for a computer.

Color Kinetics

Details: 14 March 2016

Color Kinetics was very much entertainment focused this year. Popular product Colorblast has been given a rubber coat, XLR connection, changeable lenses and a C-Clamp for ease of rigging, making it more robust for the touring market. CK also introduced a prototype UV LED fixture - ironic given that one of LED fixtures' USPs is they output no UV! The fixture, however, was impressively effective. Finally, CK's Flexstring, with individually addressable nodes, now comes in white.

MixMash and Pioneer

Details: 14 March 2016

The combined MixMash and Pioneer stand featured Pioneer's latest DJ products, the DVJ1000 DVD turntable and the DJM 800 mixer. MixMash has the biggest range of classic video compilations on DVD in Europe, and had some brand new stuff available for the first time at the show. They were concentrating on ambient visuals which has been a massive growth area, with five current titles available.

Capture

Details: 14 March 2016

Capture showcased its real-time, low-res take on the WYSIWYG lighting visualiser. It's great for working out ideas with a designer or band on the fly, has no annual fee, and encourages on-line feedback via forums on its website.It can either be run on a computer or through a variety of lighting consoles from manufacturers including Avolites.

G-LEC

Details: 14 March 2016

G-LEC's Tube - a walk-through LED system - comprises free-hanging transparent tubes that can be of differing lengths up to 6m, and with no limit on the system's width. New control software provides the capability of graphics on up to four planes, from any DMX512, MIDI or SMPTE source as well as standard video input. Individual tubes can be curved around an object to a radius of 75cm.

Introduced at PLASA was G-LEC's new fibre-optic-based data transfer technology, 100 times faster than existing copper wire cabling. This technology, plus upgraded software, has been integrated into the company's PhantomFrame system, the new system being called G-LEC Phantom II.

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