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Coolux

Details: 14 March 2016

Version three of Coolux's media server Pandora's Box now gives double the layers (up to 24) from this already well-endowed system, with remoting and sync'ing implemented. Remote allows simple multi system set-ups: nominate one unit as master and the rest automatically subordinate. Sync'ing in under 10 milliseconds means the ability to sync' frame-to-frame. Also on show was the prototype version of a dedicated console tentatively named Media Vision, and expected to become available January '07.

AC Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

From A.C.'s Sound department comes the full Kling & Freitag range of speakers, so too all Yamaha consoles including the latest LS9 (see elsewhere), plus the Roland Digital Snake, a Cat 5-based system (32 send, 8 return), the Whirlwind E Snake, and the Light Viper optical digital snake system.

Lite-Puter

Details: 14 March 2016

PLASA regulars Lite-Puterrom Taiwan were back again with a new range of products including the DP-E450 and the DP-E4000 lighting control Ethernet interfaces. The E4000 can remotely control up to 4,096 channels of DMX via Ethernet to a PC controller.

HSL

Details: 14 March 2016

Based in Blackburn, Lancashire, rental specialists HSL announce a fair expansion of their inventory with the addition of 350 units of Robe moving heads, and are also expanding their range of LED products, which already include Color Kinetics, Chroma-Q Color Block, and PixelLine. They currently have equipment out with Massive Attack and Snow Patrol, as well as with several TV shows, not least X Factor and earlier with Dancing on Ice.

Sunlite

Details: 14 March 2016

Sunlite showed their USB interfaced PC lighting controllers, including the Easy Stand Alone range plus a new stand-alone Ethernet DMX512 interface (IP version) - through which the programmer can work locally or via the Internet. They have two ranges using two different variations on the software - one for clubs and live control, and the other for architectural and installed schemes . . .

Pharos - Audio Visual Controller

Details: 14 March 2016

In themed or retail environments lighting is often used alongside audio and video, and the Pharos AVC offers control of all these elements from a single system. The compact and elegant AVC combines the functionality of two DVD players and a vision mixer using solid-state electronics. It can not only play back video but also do dissolves, wipes, video effects and accept a live video input. All functions are programmed using timelines with Pharos Designer software. A standalone AVC has a realtime clock and serial port for triggering, or it can receive triggers from Pharos LPCs via Ethernet.

Carlsbro

Details: 14 March 2016

Carlsbro had a wealth of new products on its stand with the Carlsbro/DARE range of PA systems being the latest edition. Having only been available for three weeks the systems, comprising amplifiers, processing and speaker system, had been very popular, said John Roberts. The systems, starting with the 2.8kW bi-amped G8 grow in size to the 6.2kW three-way G15Vs2 6-box big brother. Intended for use by gigging bands, Carlsbro is busy providing demos across the country and purchasing one of the rigs gives users 24-hour access to the 'Doctor DARE' helpline, which can assist with any technical issues.

On the other end of the spectrum, Carlsbro showed the Speakezee portable PA system - a self-powered, battery-operated loudspeaker/tape deck combo, complete with VHF handheld, tie-clip and headset mic and receiver for the staggering SRP of £109.99.

Verlinde/ Stagemaker

Details: 14 March 2016

Available in the EU only, the SM25 from Verlinde/ Stagemaker is an electric hoist with double brake and a 10:1 safety factor. Its powerless secondary brake, a simple drop ratchet lock, makes this unit fully BGV D8+ compliant. Also new is the SM2, a hoist contained within the same sized tiny body of the SM1 but which will drive 250kg at 4m per min.

HK Audio

Details: 14 March 2016

HK Audio, distributed in the UK by John Hornby Skewes, launched the ConTour Array at this year's PLASA. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional touring systems and large line arrays, ConTour consists of the CTA 208 mid/high unit, which is loaded with two 8" and four Neodymium drivers. The high frequency drivers are connected to HK Audio Acoustic Lens HF transformers as featured in the company's flagship COHEDRA system.

For big bottom end, the CTA 118 Sub is the self-powered, DSP controlled and direct loaded 18" sub box designed to work with the CTA 208s. It contains two 1kW RMS PWM power amps; one drives the sub while the other is configured by the controller to drive either the CTA 208 or a ConTour CT108, 112 or 115 box.

Robert Juliat

Details: 14 March 2016

According to Robert Juliat, 'Only RJ can do better than RJ'. In the case of its new followspot projector - the Lancelot, the company might be right. This high-power spot, unveiled on the White Light stand, features 4k of whacking brightness, an extremely flat beam and is the first truly modular long-throw effects projector. A wide range of accessories including a 100% closing iris, two rotating gobo wheels, animation disk with integrated gobo holder, smooth four-blade dimming shutter and a Chromix cassette, can be manually or motor operated, locally or remotely from any DMX console.

Litec

Details: 14 March 2016

The TX series trussing system from Litec now has a re-engineered end plate made from special alloy that increases overall payload by 30%. The new end plate fits to the old one, but obviously the lower load rating applies; and the plate is now available on both standard and heavy duty ranges.

Not new, but an addition to the Libera roofing system is AlusFera - basically a series of parts that enables Libera's standard trussing type components to be used to create curved roof structures, complete with Luff groove fittings for taut and secure fabric fitting. A specially engineered central boss to make quarter hemispherical structures - so popular with the outdoor summer orchestral event scene - is also available.

Bill Lewington

Details: 14 March 2016

Bill Lewington is an MI-orientated sales operation based in Essex with an enormous catalogue . . . from which they selected key items to bring to this, their third PLASA Show. Highlighted products included Konig & Meyer stands - for all applications from music to lighting fixtures, and also SD systems - a brand of specialist mics for a wide variety of orchestral instruments. The company also distributes Nady, offering a wide range of studio mics, and was celebrating its 50th birthday at the show.

Paragon Projection

Details: 14 March 2016

Paragon Projection are a trade-only rental operation based in London, the Midlands and Scotland. The featured product at PLASA was the Screen Stalk, a lifting system (also available with integrated flightcase) designed to elevate 50-84" screens to a height of up to 2.2m. Using this system dramatically reduces the risk of personal injuries or damage to equipment during erection.

Alcons Audio

Details: 14 March 2016

Alcons Audio showed off its new QB36 bass cabinet and their SR9, a small, low-profile full-range speaker cabinet featuring an RBN401 pro-ribbon HF driver and wide angle coverage (120 degrees), combined with very precise vertical projection. Other new products included Alcons' DDP multi-effects processor.

Ohm UK

Details: 14 March 2016

British manufacturer Ohm UK was showing a new wedge to complement their HD stadium systems. Comprising two 12", a 2" and a 1" compression driver, the HDFM is designed to give back to the artist what the HD FOH system is giving to the audience, say Ohm.

TSC Music

Details: 14 March 2016

PLASA 2006 was a first for Douglas Scheller and TSC Music. The company, which brands music for retailers, were very impressed with the quality of visitor to the show. As well as providing music packages for the likes of Starbucks, Adidas and Billabong, the company also provides commercial MP3 players in either rackmount or desktop versions to play audio into a store's PA system. The MP3 players are simple to use, robust and can be updated with the latest playlist over the Internet.

City Theatrical

Details: 14 March 2016

City Theatrical launched two new products from its award-winning WDS Wireless Data System product line. The WDS Four Port Opto-Receiver receives a universe of DMX data via wireless broadcast and converts it into four optically isolated five-pin XLR outlets - external power supply allows for either mains or battery operation. The WDS Candle Adapter allows the City Theatrical Candle Lite electronic flicker candles to be controlled or dimmed through WDS Dimmers.

Kinesys

Details: 14 March 2016

Kinesys showed several new innovations this year including the Elevation Beam Trolley system - complementing the Elevation Chain Hoist system. Based around a standard 'off the shelf' motorised trolley, a simple electrical modification allows it to be plugged into the Kinesys Elevation 1+ controller, providing variable speed control and positioning. The controller can be used for trolleys and a range of hoists, making it one of the most flexible systems available. Two new communications distribution products were also on show - the Array IP, an 8-port 10/100 Ethernet switch, and the Array 485.

Digidesign

Details: 14 March 2016

Complementing its extremely successful Venue live sound environment, Digidesign launched the D-Show Profile into the live arena. A 24-channel framed desk, it is compatible with all existing Venue hardware and sportsa smaller footprint than its bigger brother. Although smaller, it is also totally compatible with any shows created on the Venue: "With Profile, we've paid particular attention to feedback from vendors and operators who work in many different styles of operation. We feel that D-Show Profile addresses a great deal of the needs in markets outside the realms of concert sound," said Digidesign's marketing manager for live sound products, Robert Scovill. In addition, Digidesign showed the entire Venue range and provided full overviews of both products in its demo room.

Milos

Details: 14 March 2016

The theme for Czech Republic-based trussing manufacturer Milos was 'scale' - large format, high capacity etc. Their M950 is a quick truss system designed for speed, ease of use and strength, and capable of a 40m clear span for concerts and events. New tower products from Milos this year included the large-scale MT3 tower and the MRT2 PA tower.

D.A.S. seminar in Germany

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Frankfurt and Coburg were the German cities that hosted two D.A.S. seminars focused mainly on the D.A.S. Aero line array systems. These two events took place simultaneously with the PLASA Show in London and were addressed mostly to line array systems users and interested public. The occasion almost offered the opportunity to provide the German market with a presentation of the new Variant line array together with the new EASE Focus software.

Each of these seminars lasted one day. Both were opened by Lothar Weimann the head of D.A.S. Audio Deutschland, who gave a presentation of the firm via the corporate video. Joan La Roda, D.A.S. audio engineer provided the attendees with the presentation "How line array work" which explains the line array theory and expands into the technical characteristics and applications of such systems. This was followed by a presenta

A.C. Lighting at LDI

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - The A.C. Lighting booth (455) at LDI 2006 will feature a host of new entertainment technology products. The Chroma-Q range of lighting fixtures and accessories on display will include the US tradeshow launch of the new Color Web 125, a higher resolution version of the modular, transparent LED webbing product.

Each Color Web 125 panel consists of 64 individually addressable colour mixing LED cells with a pitch of 125mm / 5", providing double the resolution per square metre compared to the original 250mm / 10" version launched last year.

The choice of panel resolutions makes Color Web suitable for more demanding visual effects applications and provides customers with a choice of products to suit their budget and display requirements.

Also on display will be the latest range of Chroma-Q Color Block LED accessories, including eight new colour options designed for

Coemar at LDI

Details: 14 March 2016

Italy/USA - Coemar is showing a range of new products at this year's LDI show including Infinity Wash, PinLite Led, and StripLite Led.

Infinity Wash XL has an innovative new LCD display which can be charged from an external battery in the new Philips fast-fit lamp with variable power from 800 to 1450 W. At narrow angles, it can get up to 30 times brighter than competitors, becoming the most powerful Wash on the market, claims Coemar.

StripLite Led is billed as "the perfect substitute for the popular halogen ribalte". It offers multicolour and white (3200°K) leds that guarantee infinite colours generation, plus the possibility to obtain warm white; the body is light and solid, and the electrical consumption is extremely reduced in spite of the elevated brightness.

PinLite Led comprises 12 multicolour leds designed to provide infinite colour generation, strobo ef

The Hunt is on for the 'Best Lit Event'

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Following the success of last year's new category - Entertainment Lighting - The Lighting Design Awards are again looking for entries from lighting designers within the entertainment sector. This includes concerts, festivals, theatrical productions, corporate events, exhibitions and also temporary or one-off lighting installations intended for an audience.

The judges will be looking for creative use of lighting which commands audience attention and which highlights, complements or is in itself the main focus of the event.

The Award, sponsored by PLASA and Lighting&Sound International, is designed to give lighting designers across the industry recognition for their creative work. Last year's winner - The Storr - provided the backdrop for a subtle and imaginative light and sound installation that the judges described as "an awesome undertaking". They also praised

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