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14 March 2016

The companies are Interal TC BV, Michel.Ingenieure GmbH, Scan-Rig AB and Frontline Rigging Consultancy / ZFX Europe.

Several news announcements and new products will be highlights of the stand.

Interal will launch its new printed catalogue and will show its 5 tonne Rigging Tower, along with a range of standard products and custom projects.

Scan-rig will showcase a new range of rigging products from 2mm Safetybonds to 2T softsteels.

Frank Michel from Michel Ingenieure will be on hand to explain the new upcoming standards Eurocode 9 EN1090 CE Class 2 & 3 that will affect truss and construction manufacturing. Described by SteelConstruction.info as "one of the most significant chan

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"We have been working on the wireless integration process with Robert Juliat for quite a long time, and we are of course thrilled to finally make our partnership official", says Jessica Björk, sales and marketing manager at LumenRadio.

The award-winning Tibo range is the latest addition to Robert Juliat's already impressive product portfolio. It is available as a compact, efficient Fresnel fixtures or a versatile profile and offers a choice of different light sources; LED, tungsten and discharge. The profile also benefits from a unique design that allows t

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This year's show will see the launch of the first of a new suite of TiMax networking interfaces dubbed Connectivity by the company. The new MADI-64 and Dante-64 Connectivity devices fit into the rear option slots of the TiMax2 SoundHub audio showcontrol matrix and playback server to provide 64channels in and out on the respective transport protocols.

Out Board anticipates these new additions will consolidate interest in TiMax across an increasing range of market sectors and help open new doors in the coming year. Already the Dante-64 solution has been supplied to the Amsterdam Zoo in a 64channel TiMax2 SoundHub system to provide an integra

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14 March 2016

The first of these new events - and the first PLASA Focus to be staged in mainland Europe - will take place this summer, when PLASA Focus: Brussels open its doors in the heart of Belgium's capital city, on 1-2 July. PLASA Events reports that initial interest from exhibitors has been very positive, with over 30 companies already applying for space in Brussels, including brands such as ADJ, Chauvet, d&b audiotechnik, Robe and Shure.

Having introduced the successful PLASA Focus event model in Leeds, UK, in 2009 and subsequently in various cities across North America, PLASA has long been aware of the market's desire for more of this type of event in Europe. The BeNeLux region was one of the first to be considered for a regional mark

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Designed for the professionals, Astro is billed as the most powerful LED followspot available on the market.

The power of the 200W LED module is enhanced by a state of the art optical design which results in an outstanding light output and a perfect beam shaping at any angle.

Dimming is fast and accurate with a resolution of up to 512 steps controlled from a single channel through DMX/RDM signal or from a control knob positioned on the rear panel of the unit.

Fabiano Besio commented, "With more than 20 followspots in the range, unique stylish Italian design, LDR products are recognized for offering the best performance in their category at an affordable price. With the introduction the Astro LED followspot we target to reinforce our marketin

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14 March 2016

"The E12/E218 combination is ideal for sound companies looking for a flexible line array and subwoofer that can work for an act moving from a theatre to an arena to an outdoor festival," explains James Oliver, director of marketing and sales for Adamson. "We've designed the system so it can be used in front of 20,000 one night and in an intimate theatre setting the next.

"Both the new E12 and E218 have extremely efficient power handling which allows us to minimize the footprint on the stage and reduce the total cost for the end user," he adds. "There isn't a more flexible product in the world of line arr

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14 March 2016

The Developers Conference provides a European forum for manufacturers, designers, consultants and prospective users; and aims to ensure that the adoption of these new standards achieves desired levels of interoperability and reliability.

Conference sessions will cover the understanding, implementation and use of the published E1.20 and E1.37 RDM standards as well as the E1.31 sACN standard. Other projects in the current PLASA Technical Standards Program such as"E1.33 : RDMnet" will also feature.

In all, three new Control Protocol projects were proposed at the recent PLASA meetings, held in January in Dalla

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14 March 2016

Sales teams from AC-ET's four specialist product divisions will be on hand to demonstrate the latest technologies from leading brands including various Chroma-Q, Mole-Richardson and Spotlight LED entertainment & broadcast lighting solutions, Jands' innovative Vista lighting & media control solutions range, and award-winning Stage CL lighting console 'made for LEDs', Luminex's range of high performance networking solutions, LedGo's Blackface series high contrast, modular LED video panel system, Columbus McKinnon Entertainment's CM Lodestar industry-standard chain hoists, and Chroma-Q's new ShowCom cost-effective show intercom b

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14 March 2016

With the launch of new products at Pro Light & Sound, including the S-2416 Digital Snake, that utilize proprietary Roland technology (such as REAC - Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) Roland is set to show unbeatable innovation in connectivity and flexibility. The key to the R&D strategy of this global company is to continually evolve both hardware and software to provide practical, system based solutions whilst giving the user the freedom to maxi

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14 March 2016

On the stand Visual Productions will show their latest innovation with the product launch of Cuety: Lighting Control for iOS

Cuety is a new generation lighting controller that turns your iPad into a powerful lighting console. Easy to use and budget friendly, Cuety enables you to take full advantage of the iPad's mobility and multi-touch display.

The app works together with the new LPU-1 lighting engine. This engine runs your show, calculates fade times and renders dynamic FXs. The system architecture of combining the Cuety and LPU-1 is robust; in the case of a WIFI interruption your show will go on.

Also on the stand will be the solid-state product line which includes the CueCore. Alongside these hardware products will be the latest versions of th

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Vari-Lite will debut the much anticipated feature rich VL4000 Spot luminaire. The VL4000 Spot represents the first in a new generation of Vari-Lite luminaires designed to provide designers, rental companies, venues and productions with luminaries that offer even more creative possibilities without compromise on quality. The VL4000 Spot includes all the tools required to create dynamic, artistic lighting for any application. Featuring low ambient noise, high lumen output, precision optics and a full feature set, the VL4000 Spot has been designed with high-expectation performance in mind.

Amongst a plethora of new LED products from Showline will be the much anticipated SL NITRO 51

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14 March 2016

The company first made the pilgrimage to Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt in 1994 when there were seven full time employees.

That number has now grown to 470 who are engaged in manufacturing in the Czech Republic and sales and support teams in four wholly owned subsidiaries in the UK, USA, Singapore and Dubai.

Following several years as a successful OEM manufacturer, 'Robe' was launched as an own brand in 2002, and is now one of the world's leading moving light brands, distributed globally in over 90 countries.

Robe is once again using the Prolight+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt to showcase a raft of innovative new products.

LEDBeam 1000TM is a new strong and powerful fixture that will be launched at the show. It utilizes the latest LED technology and can be used as a beam or a wash light.

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As Furman's first BlueBOLT-compatible 220V-240V product, the F1500-UPS E uninterruptible power supply is specifically designed for A/V installations within EMEA countries. The battery backup and power conditioning device provides 1500VA of true sine wave battery backup to prevent data loss and allow the orderly shutdown of connected equipment in the event of a power outage.

Featuring Furman's advanced non-sacrificial SMP surge/spike protection circuit, Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) and Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT), the F1500-UPS E provides professional-level protection,

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The company will present these within their own self-contained display, set within the large portfolio of their German distributors, Focon Showtechnic (in Hall 9.0, #D51).

XLED 2007 Beam - This mini unit has all the advantages of the XLED 336 but in addition can rotate endlessly. The XR230 Spot boasts a linear zoom from 3.8°-42°. The XR330 has a linear zoom from 3/8°-42°, from a compact unit that delivers fantastic brightness. With a linear zoom (ranging from 9°-47°) the XR1000 Spot is brighter than a conventional 1200W discharge lamp.

With an Osram HTI 1000, the XR 1000

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RedNet is Focusrite's growing range of high quality audio interfaces and connectivity solutions based around the popular and well-established Dante digital audio networking system. RedNet allows a Dante network to interconnect seamlessly with AES/EBU, MADI and Pro Tools|HD systems as well as providing ultra-high quality, high-resolution A-D and D-A conversion anywhere it's required, via a standard Ethernet cable.

RedNet D16 AES is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface on show for the first time, featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity to and from a Dante audio network, with network redundancy for maximum network re

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14 March 2016

LiteStructures decorative and architectural truss has been relentlessly developed for over two decades to fulfil a broad range of requirements. The lightweight, light-duty LiteStructures systems are available in two ranges: Lite - which includes standard truss solutions, and Live - truss with circuit tracks incorporated, providing possibilities for integrated lighting solutions.

Two new products have been added to the LiteStructures Live truss range, the

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14 March 2016

Genelec is showcasing two product innovations on Stand 8.0-H25 at Prolight + Sound 2014. The recently launched 8010, a compact-sized professional monitor is available for listening first time for the public in Europe, while the 1238A three-way Smart Active Monitor SAM, is making its Prolight + Sound debut.

The 8010 is the newest and smallest member of Genelec 8000 product range. Suitable for professional work in small studios it offers accurate monitoring capability with ease of installation. The outstanding sound quality makes 8010 ideal for small studios, OB vans, and a perfect companion for portable recording devices

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14 March 2016

Bringing the linear reproduction of the Leo system to a more flexible and compact package, Lyon is designed for applications where Leo's extreme long throw is not required. They include arena and large auditorium installations, as well as tours and festivals.

Lyon linear line array loudspeakers are available in two versions: the Lyon-M main line array loudspeaker and the Lyon-W wide-coverage line array loudspeaker. Complemented by the 1100-LFC low-frequency control element and the Galileo Callisto loudspeaker management system, Lyon-M can anchor a powerful system for installations in arenas and large auditoriums, as well as tours and festivals. Lyon-W can serve as down-fill to augment a Lyon-based system.

Also making its Prolig

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The AT4060a tube microphone rejoins the Audio-Technica line-up for 2014 - the cardioid large diaphragm condenser boasts a dynamic range that "far exceeds other tube mics", and is capable of handling high SPLs, making it suitable for bringing vintage warmth to everything from vocals to guitar cabinets.

In addition, ProLight + Sound will see Audio-Technica showcasing the newly-arrived M Series monitoring headphones, System 10 Stompbox guitar wireless system and BP894 subminiature headworn microphone.

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14 March 2016

Two major new products are launched at the show - Velocity 2 drives and the Mentor range of SIL3 safety controllers.

Kinesys will also be highlighting its EVO variable speed hoist system, its DigiHoist fixed speed digital chain hoist controller and its Libra range of accurate load measurement products.

The Velocity 2 line of powerful drives provides robust customised entertainment automation solutions for open-loop or closed-loop control of induction, linear and servo motors for winches, turntables, elevators and other stage machinery.

Engineered to deliver power and performance to h

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14 March 2016

V1.4 features two multiband compressors (three and four bands) and a four-band dynamic equaliser, recently developed for the latest update to the acclaimed iLive digital series. V1.4 also includes Transient Controller, an accurate model of the industry standard transient signal processor. These additions provide GLD users with crucial tools for dynamic control, such as taming vocals, smoothing a bass line, or shaping the transient behaviour of a snare drum.

In response to user requests and especially useful for theatre production, v1.4 provides the ability to set a crossfade time of up to 20s per each scene, which ensures a smooth transition by automating the lev

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14 March 2016

Homecoming - Hit musical Book of Mormon is due to play Salt Lake City for the first time next year, near the location of the Mormon church's headquarters. It will run from July to August at The Capitol Theatre, less than half a mile from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' flagship temple. Written by South Park's Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the show pokes fun at two naive m

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Continuing its tradition of offering exhibition visitors even more bang for the bucks, DPA is once again running a daily draw at the company stand, with the opportunity for a lucky person to win a DPA microphone (d:vote or d:fine single-ear hea

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ARION 5 includes a tri-amplified module that provides a complete control over each band. The amplifier offers three separated ways: 1000W for the subwoofer and 650W + 150W for the satellites (mid+high). It has integrated the new DSP module that allows to get the appropriated equalization by setting several parameters. The process is very accurate and is made through exc