UK - At ISE 2012, Crestron will be running a full schedule of free training programmes to Crestron dealers, including its flagship course, the DigitalMedia Certified Designer.

In addition to this, there will also be a New Technology Showcaseand The Next Generation in Crestron Control Systems and Touch Panels sessions. Alongside the classes - at their stand (#1F6) - the company will be introducing a range of "breakthrough technologies that lay the foundation of AV technology for the future".

The day-long DMC-D course will provide dealers with the best practices of designing, installing and commissioning a DigitalMedia system. DigitalMedia is a complete solution that manages and distributes protected digital content over a single copper wire or fibre.

Also at ISE 2012, Crestron technical and sales specialists, product line managers and engineers will be

USA - Randal (Randy) A. Lemke, the executive director and CEO of InfoComm International since 2000, has announced his planned retirement at the end of 2012, capping off 16 years of service to the commercial audiovisual association.

"It has been an honour to serve the needs of such an exciting and innovative industry these past years," Dr. Lemke stated, "and it's with mixed feelings that I leave the wonderful team of professionals and close friends I have made here at InfoComm."

The InfoComm International Board of Directors has announced that an extensive search for Dr. Lemke's successor will be undertaken, with the selection anticipated by the fourth quarter of this year.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, past president of the board, Jim Ford, said, "We are proud of Randy's extraordinary service to InfoComm International. During an economy when ma

The Netherlands - LED manufacturer Pixled launches its new Pixled F-10i/o - the first of two new fully IP-65 rated indoor / outdoor LED displays - on Booth F41 in Hall 11 at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) exhibition in Amsterdam next week.

The new product features a real pixel pitch of 10.4 mm resolution and is populated with 3in1 SMD chips. The die-cast aluminum modules measure 50 x 50 x 4.5 cm and are ultra-lightweight at just 28kg per square metre. With 5000 Nits of brightness, and the IP-65 rating applying to both front and back of the screen, Pixled F10 i/o is the designed for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects and applications, says the company.

Next, Pixled will add the Pixled F-8i/o 8 mm pitch variant to this new indoor / outdoor product range.

The F-10i/o display will have a primary spot on Pixled's booth at ISE 2012, and in addition to this, other P

The Netherlands - InfoComm International is to present the STEP (Sustainable Technology Environments Program) initiative for the encouragement of green technology projects for the first time in Europe at ISE 2012.

InfoComm's sustainability officer, Allen Weidman, who also serves as the executive director of the STEP Foundation, will be on-hand throughout the show to advise manufacturers, distributors, integrators, consultants and end-customers as to what role they can play in the advancement of the STEP initiative, and in the design of pilot projects that implement the STEP rating system.

While there are a number of industry schemes that rate the energy efficiency of individual products and a variety of ways in which architects and site owners can measure and ratify the 'greenness' of their building designs, prior to STEP there was no industry programme that rated the sustaina

The Netherlands - At Integrated Systems Europe 2012, German loudspeaker manufacturer Fohhn Audio previews the latest addition to its Linea series of line source speakers, the new Linea LX-10 4/1" coaxial compact loudspeaker.

The speaker has been specifically developed for use in TV broadcast, near-field and under-balcony applications, as well as being a perfect addition to any exhibition booth. Its weatherproofed aluminium housing also makes it suitable for a range of outdoor applications. Up to eight LX-10 loudspeakers can be used with a single amplifier.

Also on the Fohhn booth, is Linea Focus Modular - the latest addition to the manufacturer's flagship electronically steerable line array series. The two high-powered modular systems comprise an active, high-frequency module containing 16 x 1" compression drivers, waveguide and horn, and an active low-mid module wit

The Netherlands - Crestron is extending its training programmes and will be launching its first ever consultants' summit at ISE 2012. Catering for the specific needs of the CI consultant, Crestron has tailored the content of this session to reflect the roll consultants play in specifying a control system.

The summit will be held on 31 January form 13.30 - 15.00 in room G109 at the RAI and Crestron will be providing lunch to all attending delegates. The session will cover the latest product offerings from Crestron and how each can contribute to complete integrated solutions for all projects of any size, residential and commercial.

Leading the session will be Fred Bargetzi, VP of technical sales, and Stijn Ooms, director of technology, Europe.

"We are forever taking on board the feedback from the integrators, end users and consultants and following ISE 2011 we recognised

UK - International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX) is predicting a bright 2012 for the events industry as it releases the results of its industry poll.

IOEX has been carrying out an industry survey which has revealed that budgets for the event industry are looking positive with 83.4% of the respondents saying their investment budget would be the same or increased in 2012, with continued growth maintained into 2013.

Growth was the theme for the year with 64% saying their prospects are looking better this year, and opinions revealing an overall upbeat outlook for the future.

Respondents showed that technology was at the forefront of organiser's minds, with 57.1% responding that they would be investing in event technology and 53.7% in AV equipment. Event management, lighting and sound and entertainment came out next in the poll as the largest spends from these organisers.

The poll

The Netherlands - Christie is showing a broad spread of products and solutions in EMEA for the first time at ISE 2012 from adjacent large-scale, two-tier booths (Hall 1, Stand H27 and H40).

All premium portfolios will be strongly focused in a series of targeted zones - including the largest Christie MicroTiles display wall seen at a trade show - as well as a defined broadcast area, an entire section showcasing entry level projectors, and a dedicated cinema function showing Christie Solaria 4K DLP Cinema digital projection.

Christie JumpStart, which will be launching this year at ISE, is a PC-based software solution for positioning a wide range of content onto a 5-10 megapixel digital canvas with minimal effort. Combining user-friendly JumpStart software with reliable HP hardware, Christie JumpStart enables customers to arrange windows of local content - including video files,

UK - The Event Production Show, which starts today (Wednesday 1February) at London Olympia, is set to experience its busiest year yet, say the organisers. Exhibitor numbers are on the brink of 250, with over 90 making their debut on the show floor.

Chelsea Football Club, ODEON Cinemas and the NEC are among the 'Best of British' venues to utilise the platform of the inaugural UK Venue Show, which will run concurrently to the Event Production Show in the West Hall at London Olympia.

John Probyn, COO Live Nation, will return as chair of the popular Question Time panel, alongside Tim Owen, events, filming and contingency planning commissioner for Westminster City Council and Clive Little, director of events & programming at the Olympic Park Legacy Company.

Cashless events and London 2012 security will be on the agenda, along with a production special featuring Chris Vaughan, pro

World - Have you worked on a complex or high profile project that you think others might be interested to hear about? Or solved a seemingly impossible lighting challenge? If so, then the organisers of Showlight 2013 would like to hear from you.

Showlight has always been regarded as one of the best networking events in the international lighting calendar, with a conference programme of around 25 papers presented by a real mix of industry people talking about their work and ideas. Supported by a focused exhibition of 40 companies, Showlight is fun and informative - no hard sells, no mind-numbing seminars and no hidden costs!

The programme of speakers covers the whole gamut of lighting genres - theatre, film, television, event and architectural - as well as the technical wizardry behind our trade. Since the first event in 1981, delegates have enjoyed hearing from those who are at

The Netherlands - Clear-Com is showcasing Concert Version 2.6 at ISE 2012 this week. Designed specifically to allow collaborative workgroups to "instantly and reliably communicate privately over LAN, WAN and Internet applications on Windows or Mac computers", the IP-based intercom software now provides an even greater range of features and options.

The Concert software is suitable for all production applications as it enables users to quickly and easily contact other team members who are shown to be 'available' for a call or text messaging. With the latest upgrade, other user statuses are also revealed - 'already on a call', 'currently in production' or 'monitoring an audio feed.' Unique to Concert, multiple conference sessions and/or texting sessions can occur simultaneously, says the company.

Another added convenience offered by the system is the ability for users

UK - The PLASA 2012 free registration offer has been extended. Over 6000 people have already registered for this year's PLASA 2012, taking place at Earls Court in London from 9 - 12 September 2012. Register before 29 February to save £20 on the standard ticket price.

PLASA 2012 will be first show to take place after the London Olympic and Paralympic Games and it will be a celebration of our industry's contribution to this summer's events. We'll be taking a look back at some of the most spectacular achievements of the summer and presenting special educational events to highlight the best bits of London 2012.

In addition, PLASA 2012 will showcase an all-new Audio Programme packed full of master-classes from the biggest international names in the industry.

We invite everyone to come and enjoy the unique atmosphere in London this September, the home of the Olympics and the

The Netherlands - At ISE 2012, Tannoy unveiled its of its new VLS Series passive column array loudspeaker system incorporating FAST (Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology).

Comprising three models, VLS Series is aimed at the 'architectural audio' market - where maximum intelligibility and minimum aesthetic impact are the driving concerns. Building upon the proven commercial success of its flagship QFlex self-powered steerable array system, VLS Series offers AV contractors and consultants an alternative solution in the shape of a passive device offering balance of performance and cost, when active beam-steering may neither be required nor affordable, says the company.

Three models are available - VLS 7 (7 × 3.5° LF) designed for speech-only applications, VLS 15 (7 × 3.5° LF with 8 × 1° HF) and VLS 30 (14 × 3.5° LF and 16 × 1° HF), both of which are d

UK - The free programme of demonstrations, seminars and tutorials at PLASA's Leeds event is even bigger and better this year as visitor registration doubles in size.

PLASA Focus: Leeds 2012 looks forward to welcoming a record number of visitors to the fourth annual PLASA Focus event at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 April - as PLASA Events confirm that visitor registration to date is already up 100% on 2011. Building on the success of the two-day educational programme from previous years, PLASA Events is delighted to announce the launch of the new PLASA Focus Professional Development Programme: a series of free seminars and demonstrations delivered by some of the industry's leading experts.

Events manager Sophie Atkinson confirmed, "As promised, we are bringing a broad choice of sessions to Leeds, including a look at some exciting regional pr

UAE - PALME Middle East will celebrate its tenth anniversary when the 2012 edition takes place from May 1-3 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

PALME Middle East exhibition director Richard Brook brings the added experience of having piloted last year's inaugural Middle East EVENT Show. Attracting professionals from both the corporate (MICE) and concert staging sectors, organisers, Informa Exhibitions, will this year run the two events side by side at DICEC - and Brook believes this will create "an enormous synergy".

However, he adds, "While the live event market contributes millions of dollars to the local economy, the AV integration sector is also enjoying a period of growth right across the GCC." This has enabled Informa to place heavy focus on Install-ME, the long-running vertical show that operates under the PALME Middle

The Netherlands - Integrated Systems Europe featured a total of 825 exhibitors occupying 11 halls of the Amsterdam RAI. The total registered attendance over the three show days of Tuesday 31 January to Thursday 2 February was a record-breaking 40,869.

Both numbers are the highest ever achieved by ISE, with the exhibitor total representing a 15% jump on 2011, while the attendee increase was just over 17%. The show also broke new ground in other areas, say the organisers, with net floor space exceeding 30,000sq.m, and the number of people registering for ISE's conference, education and pre-show event programme passing the 2,000 mark for the first time.

"ISE is now clearly established as the best-attended event of its kind anywhere in the world," comments Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events. "To be able to post record numbers in every key ar

USA - Martin Professional will have "world premiere lighting and control products in its luggage" when it arrives at the inaugural PLASA Focus exhibition in Austin, Texas.

Showcasing for the first time will be Martin's new MAC III AirFX moving head along with two new lighting controllers in the M-series, the M2GO and M2PC.

Several other products will also be on display at Martin booth 707 including the award-winning MAC Aura and popular MAC 101™ moving heads, as well as Martin's high-performance EC-10 LED display panel and Jem K1 Hazer.

The new MAC III AirFX is a highly versatile beam, effects and wash luminaire in one and is the latest high-performance 1500-watt moving head in Martin's popular MAC III family. Capable of projecting a dense, hard-edge beam with stunning mid-air aerial effects, the MAC III AirFX's unique optical system allows it to adjust from a

UK - Events crewing firm Gallowglass has entered into a joint venture with Kirsten Henson, managing director of KLH Sustainability. A new company, Gallowglass Sustainability, has been launched to assist clients, suppliers and contractors in making cost savings and improving public relations through events planned with environmental and social considerations.

Gallowglass managing director Nick Grecian said, "Clients such as the BBC and Eve Trakway have already pledged to embed sustainability throughout their organisations' working practices, and we are committed to sharing their values. As a company, we have already achieved BS8901 and ISO14001, but we need to take this to the next level. Kirsten Henson is ideally-placed to ensure that sustainability policies convert into practical reality throughout the supply chain."

Kirsten Henson has been providing consultancy in

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) will be featuring new broadcast lighting innovations from Chroma-Q, Mole Richardson, Manfrotto, Avenger and Gekko Technology at the BVE South Show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, UK, on 14-16 February (Stand K24).

AC-ET's stand will be exhibiting the leading brands that it distributes to these sectors. It will also highlight services like AC-ET's Cable Express, which is among the most comprehensive custom cable assembly facilities in the industry, with instant access to massive stocks of cables and connectors and super-quick turnaround times.

AC-ET is the exclusive UK dealer for the Chroma-Q range of LED technologies and will be showcasing the latest Chroma-Q Studio Force daylight (D) and variable (V) white light sources.

Mole Richardson has a long history dating back to 1927, as a premium equipment manufacturer in the f

UK - MilTec (UK) Ltd started the new year by exhibiting at ISE in Amsterdam. Items on display included lightweight multi-channel amplifiers, signal processing and mixing products from the MT Audio range.

The LEDHead LED lighting products included the LED Batten2, fitted with 18 x 8W quadcolour LEDs and LED tapes with tricolour and white LED options.

Directors David Faulkes and Graham Gosden were at the show looking to increase their overseas distributor network. "This was a very successful first show for us," said David Faulkes. "We have picked up a number of companies from different parts of the world looking to distribute our range of UK designed audio and lighting products. However, we still have work to do, finding distributors to complete the network."

Based in Kent, England, MilTec is responsible for the design and manufacture of LEDHead LED Lightin

UK - Drapes and rigging specialist Blackout provided extensive draping across five areas of ExCel for the Cisco Live! conference, 30 January - 3 February 2012.

Over 6,000 IT professionals from across the globe attended the event, with prestigious speaker sessions being staged back-to-back across the venue.

Blackout was called in by event agency George P. Johnson for the fifth year running, using drapes across the venue to create bespoke areas for the conference's popular Breakout Sessions, including the creation of three rooms in Capital Hall and a further eight in the South Hall.

The South Hall alone consisted of over eight tonnes of white voile drapes backed with black wool serge, used to create eight equal sized rooms all with a height of over 10 meters.

Chris Brain, Blackout installation director, said: "The key aim for us at Cisco Live was to create comfortable a

UK - The International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX) is launching a 'speed-networking' event giving landowners looking to expand their estate's potential the chance to meet event agencies and organisers searching for unique or never before used space for their event.

IOEX is taking place at ExCeL London from 6-8 March alongside International Confex. The speed-networking event is on Wednesday 7 March and will involve quick fire networking between estate owners and organisers, lasting no longer than five minutes. This will give both estate owners and organisers the chance to meet everyone in the room, giving an overview of the space or event opportunities on offer and making invaluable connections for future business collaborations.

Mark Gordon, sales director for IOEX commented: "An event of this nature has never been seen before in an exhibition feature area and will provide

USA - Lee Rose, of the Los Angeles-based lighting design firm Design Partners, has been handling the lighting for America's time-honoured Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve show more than 25 years. Over the course of that quarter century he has developed a reputation for incorporating some of the latest dynamic lighting gear into his designs.

For this year's 40th Anniversary show, he turned to Martin Professional's new and award-winning MAC Aura wash light to give New Year's Rockin' Evethat something special.

"I chose the Auras after seeing a demo of them at the Martin Professional offices in Los Angeles," he says. "Their small size and quick movement along with the zoom feature led me to specify them for this design."

The MAC Aura LED moving head wash light with zoom that uses two independent color systems to offer new visual possibilities

UK - The 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards were held on 6 February at Central Hall Westminster, in the heart of London, the first time the UK has hosted this event.

With an audience of some 1000 international stars from the worlds of sport, entertainment and fashion, plus a global TV audience, these glittering awards demand a glittering setting and once again this was staged by production company Done and Dusted. Helping to build that set was Unusual Rigging, under the watchful eye of Robin Elias.

"There is very little flat floor in the Great Hall, so the stalls area was utilised for the stage, but this meant we had very few hanging points because the area is directly below the dome," says Elias. "However, we were able to utilise the existing house points to hang a 10m diameter truss above the stage for the lighting and the sound, and put in six or eight ground s

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