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14 March 2016

This major exhibition explores the world of the influential artistic director and impresario Serge Diaghilev and one of the most exciting dance company of the 20th century, the Ballets Russes. The exhibition features 300 objects including original costumes, set designs, scores, props, posters and film clips and celebrates Diaghilev's enduring influence on art and design.

Exhibition designers Tim Hatley and Drinkall Dean briefed DALD that the lighting was to create a sensitive yet dynamic theatrical approach to the exhibition.

The installation is set out in three main galleries. On entering the first gallery a sense of drama is created with a large angled introduction wall being up lit in red by recessed

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The jury was composed by the Editorial Board of the Spanish magazine Total Media, a professional publication for DOOH (Digital Out of Home), digital signage and mobile marketing. The nominees for the awards were selected by the votes in a survey among industry professionals on the Total Media web.

"It is an honour and a source of pride to have won these two influential prizes," says Antonio Abad, head of Christie for Spain and Portugal, w

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To enhance the already high energy show Peterson used over 150 VL3500 Spots, VL3500 Washes, VL3000 Spots, VL500 Washes and VL2500 Spots as his battery of moving lights. Martin Atomic Strobes, Lycian M2 Spots, Thomas 4 Lights and cyc lights as well as Thomas 9 Light Maxi Brutes were all pressed into use. Peterson used a touch of LED as he engaged 40 GRNLite Washes for set and up light in various locations. His control of choice is the formidable GrandMA, run

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The H.O.T. Zone will offer attendees free one-hour classes on more than 75 educational topics over four days, including topics such as Introduction to Live Mixing New Techniques for DJs, Lead Worshipers Arise The Future of Music, and Pro Tools 101". On 13 January, 2011, the opening day of the NAMM Show, the H.O.T. Zone will be offering Boot Camp Day with an array of basic courses designed to provide foundation-level instruction in music technology and business.

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Using 3G-SDI and DVI CORIOview four-window processors, TV One will demonstrate the simplicity of viewing and controlling up to eight separate images on one video screen. A touch-screen panel installed with the free CORIOtool Suite software will be set up on the stand and visitors will be encouraged to get 'hands on' and see for themselves how easy it can be to control multiple Multiviewers and their various integral features.

The CORIOview Multiviewers accept composite video, component video, RGB, DVI and 3G-SDI signals in or

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With the event attracting over 50,000 visitors, Taste Festivals have become a global phenomenon and a brand which now holds events in 15 cities around the world. With safety of paramount importance for visitors and exhibitors alike, Lewden's Linebacker and Guard Dog Low Profile of cable protection systems were used throughout the site.

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Schedulon 3.0 retains the flexible options for instant, manual playback of user-loaded audio from a front-panel screen and push-button knob, while improving the automatic playback functionality through down-to-the-second scheduling, says the company. This gives operators the flexibility to create tighter user-defined playback schedules based on an internal clock or synchronized network time server.

A nearly 200 percent increase in data transfer speeds considerably improves file upload times - especially appropriate for operators recording fi

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Suitable for 8 Ohm or 70V/100V line applications, the series is comprised of seven products. The full-range, standard-depth back-can models are the 60W 4.5-inch D4, the 100W 5-inch D5, the 100W 6.5-inch D6, the 150W 8-inch D8 and the 200W 10-inch D10.

There is also a shallow back-can model for installations where available depth is limited, the low-profile 60W 4.5-inch D4LP which is only 3.6 inches (92mm) deep. Completing the range is the 200W 10-inch D10SUB, which provides powerful LF reinforcement for entertainment applications. Each model is available as a complete unit or the drive unit face plate assembly and the back-can can be purchased separately.

The series debuts Community's Drop-Stop and Twist-Assist features, to make

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From i-Pix, White Light will show the BB1 and BB2 fixtures, part of the company's 'building block' BB range that can now regularly be seen on live and televised music events. I-Pix's new data-over-power interface and iPad controller will also be on show, offering new possibilities for simplifying installations.

From Coemar, White Light will show the Reflection FullSpectrum LED washlight offering a variable beam that is free from multi-coloured shadows and visible LED dots; the product won a PLASA Award for Innovation on its launch last autumn. Coemar's StageLite Led FX floodlight and ParLite Led will also be on-stand.

From RevEAL, the multiple-award-winning CW washlight will be on dispal. It features RevEAL's unique self-calibrating technology that ensures consistent light output f

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The new Cogent XC LED controller will be on display in a separate demo area in the VIP Empress Lounge at the Business Design Centre. Here, people can see it in action first hand, and for a closer examination, they can visit the stand.

Key points of the Cogent XC LED lighting controller are its simple set up and ease of use. No programming is required as the box features a number of algorithmic sequences that will trigger a wide variety of lights and colour changing effects - to video and audio. Music can be triggered by tempo and other parameters. Dynamic zoning allo

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The specialist lighting, audio & AV equipment sales and installation company will be showing the latest architectural solutions from Chroma-Q, Spotlight, GLP, Teclumen and Pufferfish.

The Spotlight Mini range provides all the performance normally associated with theatrical fixtures in a modified, compact design for use in architectural applications. With a choice of 230v, low voltage and HID lamps, the fixtures are designed for accent lighting of window displays, shops, hotels and museums.

Teclumen offers a range of exterior, interior and submersible lighting fixtures utilising LED and HID lamp sources. Their prod

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The merger has created one of the largest networks serving the industry worldwide. Operating from regional offices in Europe and North America, PLASA now has a membership of 1100 businesses, organizations and individuals working across the entertainment, events and installation industries, giving it a substantial worldwide industry voice.

The move also greatly strengthens PLASA's position of leadership in the development of industry standards, best practices and skills.

The formal merger represents the first phase of the two associations coming together, and the months ahead will be focused on the further unification of the wider range of projects and initiatives that now sit under the PLASA banner.

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The C2-8000 System features multiple DVI-U input modules that accept DVI, RGB, Composite Video, S-Video, YUV and YPbPr Component Video. 3G-SDI input and output modules can also be factory fitted if required as well as audio in and out.

The two high resolution DVI-U outputs are selectable as virtually any PC or HDTV resolution. The available SDI modules also add a further two

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14 March 2016

The new Tannoy loudspeaker range, in the form of VX Series, will be given its international debut at the show, with the full line-up of new cabinets on display including examples of the self-powered variant VXP Series, boasting newly developed integrated Lab.gruppen amplification.

The new range heralds a number of advances in Tannoy's core offering to the pro sound reinforcement market as well as marking the dawn of a ground-breaking collaboration with Lab.gruppen on the self-powered line - the first product of its type to feature both Tannoy and Lab.gruppen technologies, says the compa

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The Show will focus its marketing campaign online and again offer a simple and free pre-registration facility through its enhanced website. This will also boast easy to use facilities for exhibitors and visitors alike allowing fast upload and download features.

The ABTT Theatre Show is already well over 50% sold out for 2011 with exhibitors including XL Video, ETC, Stage Technologies, Martin Professional, Yamaha and Philips Entertainment booked to appear from 15-16 June, at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Vincent Square, London.

The Show will feature a two-day programme of seminars and meetings, which will reflect the achievements of the ABTT as it reaches its 50th birthday and look forward to the challe

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Of particular interest to those who work in the Voice Alarm industry will be Voice sounders for evacuation - where are they now?, by Tony Payn of Vimpex.

Technologies continue to converge and Video for audio engineers, by David Tyas of Ikon AVS will be of interest to many. Gordon Morris of Gordon Morris Ltd , who is himself deaf, will present Why loop systems are failing, and Peter Alberry-King of Penton UK who have recently been through the third-party certification process, will present Loudsp

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Building on the success of the 2010 inaugural event in London, the conference is delighted to host John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, who will address delegates on the importance of improving and consolidating partnership links between the creative and cultural industry and the education sector.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key industry figures, attend lively and practical seminars and celebrate achievements the S

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On display will be the EC-20 LED display panel, Martin's indoor/outdoor LED display, the P3-100 System Controller with V2 software, plus the latest software update for the user-friendly Maxedia media server and other visual solutions products.

The EC-20 combines the image quality and precision of conventional high resolution screens (20 mm pixel pitch) with the creativity and low weight of mesh type screens, says the company. Semi-transparent with integrated curving, the EC-20's cable-free design makes for rapid setup and teardown in combination with maximum flexibility, easy serviceability and full lighting control integration.

P3-100 System Controller V2 Software: Version 2 software of Martin's processor for LED screens includ

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Yamaha will be displaying a full range of its Commercial Audio installation products. These include the DME series digital mixing engines, rackmount digital mixing consoles, power amplifiers, DSR and Installation Series loudspeakers, software control solutions and MY series interface cards.

Also on show will be complementary products from the Yamaha AV range, including AV and FM receivers, Blu-Ray / DVD players and loudspeakers.

In addition, ISE2011 sees the launch of the new WORKproCA range of commercial installation audio products, following the recent distribution agreement between Yamaha and Spanish manufacturer Equipson.

"Yamaha can offer complete integrated solutions for a wide range of installations, from bars and restaurants through to boardro

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The new PowerMate supersedes Dynacord's first and second generation PowerMate ranges, which sold in excess of 100,000 units worldwide. The new range consists of three models PowerMate 1000 (10 channel strips), PowerMate 1600 (16 channel strips) and PowerMate³ 2200 (22 channel strips), all models come complete with Cubase LE software and are designed for a wide range of applications including fixed Installation, live performance, orchestras and touring bands.

Winner, Tom Spooner commented, "I was shocked when I got the email to say I had won the prize draw, I visit

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The first topic covered in these sessions takes you on a listening journey through the two series in the White range, the xS-Series and the xA-Series. It will look at the new opportunities these integration loudspeakers will open up for placement everywhere, no matter what colour, size or performance requirement, says the company. The initial step in this journey will be to listen to the smallest cabinets in the xS-Series. They are destined for applications where space requirements and enhanced acoustic performance are important to animate the audience, such as hotels, bars, fine dining emporiums or even locations of desire such as

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The theatre will also feature a daily 45 minute presentation by Alcons co-founder Tom Back on the company's latest 3D audio technology. Taking place at 15:00 each day, the presentation will demonstrate how Alcons' proprietary pro-ribbon transducer products enhance the 3D experience.

"With higher standards in Digital Cinema, new challenges have arisen for traditional audio systems," says Back. "24-bit resolution and up to 99 channels of non-compressed audio demand much more in terms of dynamic capabilities, frequency response and transient response.

"Cinema is also diversifying - as well as films, movie theatres now som

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DB formed the division in 2010 as part of a restructure. It then successfully installed the full internet and telecommunications service for the Farnborough International Airshow.

Oliver Richardson, DB's sales and marketing director, said, "The Event Networks & Telecoms division is the solution to an increasing problem facing venues - whether they should invest in installing permanent connectivity. Some events require no internet and telecommunications service whatsoever, while others demand large resources to cater for any and all exhibitor needs.

"This division has the experience and hardware to provide almost unlimi

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The event, held in early January, saw professionals from UK businesses and representatives from Chinese companies XL Stobo, China Guanghua Science and Technology Foundation and Cultural and Creative Industry Foundation and the China Image Film Festival come together at the drplondon offices for presentations on the future collaboration of the two nation's industries.

Speakers included the IVCA's CEO Marco Forgione and China Guanghua Foundation's Zheng Wenjun who spoke about the immense potential for collaboration between the UK and Chinese comms industries and the benefits of partnerships in one o