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According to dnp global sales manager, Soeren Kraemmergaard, the upgraded Supernova Flex Classic, Supernova Core II and new Supernova STS, Short Throw screen had been particularly well received.

"With an attendance of 34,000, traffic overall at the show was up 4% up on last year - but more importantly, it felt like the leads we picked up this year were more qualified than previously," he said.

While reps reported a high degree of interest from the local market, dnp also received Asian and European visitors, and many new companies expressed interest in becoming dnp

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The new paint finish will be available as a 'special order' item on the company's popular Aero 8A powered line array system, its companion sub, the LX-212A, as well as the D.A.S. LX-215A powered double 15-inch subwoofer system and it different versions. Also to be available in white will be the Convert 12A constant curvature array as well as its companion subwoofer, the Convert 18A.

(Jim Evans)

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Martin CEO Christian Engsted comments, "We are ecstatic about the unprecedented feedback we have received on the Viper Profile. Never before in our history have we had such a success even before we started shipping. It is a testament to the success of our strategy to stay at the forefront of the industry. When we knew that this would be our last development of a new family of discharge-based moving heads, we decided to make it the best the industry has ever seen.

"This product seriously eclipses products above its class and redefines the standards for moving heads. It contains all of our accumulated knowledge over 25 yea

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Selvin Cooper, part of the technical support team for Avolites Media, demonstrated the new MSC-1 control. "The new console offers visual designers an instinctive live show control system that delivers seamless integration of all visual content including video, lighting and projection from a single console," Cooper states. "The console connects directly to the Ai Media server for super fast access to the Salvation node based configuration engine via a touch screen laptop. MSC-1 provides instant access to effects, layers and clips and offers ten assignable faders that can be mapped to any server function. The console is generously furnished with a number of direct access buttons for l

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Having set Martin records for the largest number of pre-sale orders for a lighting controller, the M2GO has already proved a game changer by setting new standards for compact lighting control, says the company.

The M2GO and M2PC are small yet highly capable lighting consoles in Martin's popular and easy-to-use M-Series and are suitable control solutions for smaller shows and venues of all types. The M2GO is equipped with a fast, dual-core processor with no external computer required while the M2PC is the complementary control surface for Martin's PC-based M-PC controller software.

(Jim Evans)

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Right alongside, and complementing its little cousin, will be the larger and weightier multifunctional T10 cabinet from the T-Series. Comfortable in either line array or point source configuration and with the capability of transforming into a stand-alone full range cabinet through a simple 90° horn rotation, this loudspeaker is a force to be reckoned with in any live environment.

Want to see more? Want to hear more? Then take a stroll along to room 1 at 11am on Thursday 12 July to watch and listen to Christ

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He explains, "Green Hippo continues to go from strength to strength in Asia helped by a strong presence at the all trade shows in the region recently. I would like to thank all the visitors at the shows for dropping by and visiting Green Hippo at our distributor's stands and making all these tradeshows such a tremendous success. The future in Asia is looking very exciting."

It all started at the end of May with the 21st Palme Beijing Expo held at the new China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC). Green Hippo exhibited at the stand of their Chinese distributor KUPO, with Fitzpatrick on

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Features and improvements include:

New Matrix Patcher: Relocate individual pixels for creative setups when working with conventional LED processors, e.g. Barco, Daktronics, Galaxia/Winvision etc. A real time-saver for repositioning pixels, even with unconventional LED fixture shapes.

Timeline Key Presets: Store and recall any amount of timeline keys as presets and update their data in all instances. Significantl

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The new Bose ControlSpace SP-24 simplifies audio DSP for 2x4 installed and portable applications by offering two methods of configuration based on user preference and loudspeaker type.

Fast system setup is achieved using front-panel LCD menus and controls, which offer a basic method of configuration for systems using Bose loudspeakers. Factory-installed Bose loudspeaker equalisation curves are selectable, together with common routing configurations. Additional settings, such as gain and delay, are also available from the front panel for basic system tuning.

Using the SP-24 Editor software, additional signal processing parameters are available for system equalisation and optimisation. For unique signal routing and processing configurations, or when us

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The recorder connects to any Dante-enabled network device from a range of console and converter manufacturers. In addition to recording 64 channels at standard sample rates, it can also record eight channels of analogue alongside 56 channels of Dante for capturing audience and ambience. Higher sample rate recording (88.2kHz and 96kHz) is also possi

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In addition to demonstrating their new product advancements, Wireless Solution will also be holding a seminar on Wednesday, 11 July from 1:30-2:30 in the Demo room. The seminar will be hosted by Niclas Arvidsson and will serve as an introduction to the world of Wireless Lighting Control, including Wireless DMX, RDM and more. Topics include what to avoid and which solution is the best for different applications in both crowded indoor situations or long distance outdoor applications. A presentation of the W-DMX line of products will be sh

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The beyerdynamic T 90P Premium Stereo Headphone is the latest model in beyerdynamic's innovative T Series. The T 90P is designed "to provide a hi-end audiophile listening experience while remaining comfortable during long-term listening". Features include an open circumaural design, 250Ohm impedance and Tesla transducers for rich detail and impeccable sound quality. In addition the high-end headphone boasts a luxurious microfiber lined velvet headband and ear-pads for maximum comfort.

With the latest generation Tesla drivers the T 90P offers great efficiency, extremely low distortion and high precision. The T 90P is equipped with a single sided cable, and comes complete with soft leatherette case and a 6.35 mm adapter.

The T 70P which preceded the T 90P is pr

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LiteConsole is a versatile podium structure that offers a portable and high-visual-impact solution for any number of applications from live musician and DJ performances, to corporate AV presentations, exhibitions, conferences and retail environments where it makes an eye-catching stand.

This new version "combines all the most desirable features of LiteConsole in a sleeker, lighter package". The design makes the system even easier to assemble - it now takes one person just a matter of minutes. The innovative folding frame design means the LiteConsole XPRS will flat pack and fit into an average car, thus leaving plenty of room fo

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The Kinsman KM001 dynamic microphone, KM002 unidirectional dynamic microphone and KM003 unidirectional dynamic microphone all provide crystal clear vocal reproduction in an ergonomic design, says the company.

Suitable for a variety of applications - onstage, recording, conferences, places of worship - the three mics all deliver the voice's natural sound while producing a warm, rounded tone, and they are also suitable for miking up other instruments like brass, woodwind and strings.

The mics all come with a 5m jack to XLR cable, and the KM003 also comes in a practical hard shell case with another soft, padded carry bag inside, and a mic clip.

Kinsman is distributed worldwide exclusively by John Hornby Skewes & Co.

(Jim Evans)

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Among the products on show will be DPA's expanded d:fine series of headset microphones and the new d:facto vocal mic that made its debut earlier this year at Prolight + Sound.

"With so many television programmes now being delivered in High Definition and 5.1 surround sound, demand for high quality microphones for broadcast use has never been greater," says Christian Poulsen, DPA's CEO. "DPA is internationally acclaimed for delivering the pristine sound quality that programme makers and viewers want. Our range includes microphones for a wide variety of broadcast applications and we are confident that, both in terms of sound quality and design, they are the best broadcast microphones on the market today."

d:facto has already bee

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Two of the eight mono channels have high impedance jack inputs that can take a normal line level or a low level input from a guitar pickup, so guitars can be plugged straight into the mixer without the need for DI boxes. These inputs have been crafted to recreate the sound of a classic tube preamp in a combo or head amp for incredible definition and warmth. Two stereo inputs are provided for MP3/CD players or keyboards.

The ZED60-14FX also comes with configurable USB audio in/out, making it easy to capture a stereo recording at the gig or in the studio. The mixer is equipped with professional XLR

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The Elements Plus E 835 is a mid/high unit that "provides even greater flexibility and power than its older brother (the E 435) when you want to set up bigger systems". Loaded with eight speakers, it can handle 300 watts at 8 ohms' impedance. The E 835 and E 435 mid/high units' design and tuning are identical, so combining them is easy.

The new E 210 Sub AS system subwoofer comes with two 1,200-watt amps in its engine room. Power amp number one drives the two internal 10" woofers, with plenty of juice left over to run an external passive type L Sub 1200. The second power amp delivers 900 watts at 2.6 ohms to drive up to three E 835s (or six E 435s).

The E 435 Install Kit: Mid/High Unit is designed to facilitate simple and inconspicuous installatio

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HUI, which synchronises DAW software and connected hardware devices, is now emulated by three virtual MIDI ports in the GS-R24's new firmware, tunnelled over the mixer's FireWire connection. This means that for GS-R24M mixers equipped with the FireWire interface, a third party translator is no longer essential.

A new set of DAW Resource Packs is also available online, with step-by-step instructions and template projects to aid the set-up of popular recording software.

To coincide with the release, Allen & Heath will be

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As the name suggests, Yellow Single offers a single dedicated input channel (including both XLR and Jack connectors) that accommodates a range of different microphones and instruments. The preamp's return socket can also be used as a second input for line sources (without the control functionality of the main channel). Differing only in its input channel count and slightly smaller physical dimensions, Yellow Single features the modern sophisticated design of its larger sibling, as well as the same Class-A electronics for best possible sound performance.

Four balanced/unbalanced output options enable connection to active loudspeakers, mixers, recording devices or effects. A separate headphone outpu

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The testers' special focus was put on the colour illustration and the colour mixture: "The colour mixture of the Eurolite COB spots is really excellent. Thanks to the minimal distance of the diodes in the cluster . . . colour shades are finally a thing of the past. All of the produced colours are extremely convincing - a fact that is also true for colour fields that have been critical up to now: orange, pastel and white."

The tester also had warm words for the practical us

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Luminaires at PLASA 2012. The new fixture uses two arrays of Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs for maximum brightness and colour rendering, along with its patented LED blending lens and asymmetrical reflector.

"This unique combination gives you fantastic light output and colour with the smoothest,

most even field available on the market," says the company. "Using this combination of technologies we are able to space our fixtures at an industry leading 2.5m - 3m apart, at 1.2m off the cyc or wall."

Standard features on the fixtures include DMX in and pass through, with RDM compatibility, and

Power in and pass through using powerCON connections enabling up to 10 fixtures to be 'daisy chained' together. Usable height of the output light for a single row of luminaires has also been

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The powerful portable unit brings flexibility by combining sophisticated features of the Vector platform with unmatched simplicity and size, says the company. Weighing in at 3.5kg, the Vector PC Wing, when used with the Vector software, will deliver "cutting edge performance, advanced functionality and enhanced programming, making it the perfect portable unit for corporate events, cruise ships, trade shows, clubs, theatre and more".

The Vector PC Wing features up to 200 active playbacks, a dedicated intensity push wheel, 5 dedicated parameter push wheels, illuminated trackball, Grand Master with illuminated blackout key, 10 Playback faders, full tracking backup, MIDI and MSC support, 2 or 4 DMX-512 inputs/outputs configura

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LumenRadio's FCC-approved units feature total transparency in connectivity between all major industry standard, manufacturer proprietary, and public domain control protocols, including DMX, RDM, ArtNet, ACN, ETCNet, Strand ShowNet; and now, Color Kinetics KiNET.

Specified for prestigious events and installations worldwide, LumenRadio's CRMX (Cognitive Radio Multiplexer) technology represents the future of wireless lighting control. Unlike other systems which operate on the princi

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A customized screen including buttons, faders, dials, XY grids and colour wheels can be built using a designer included with the lighting control software or with the EasyRemote app. When the app is started, all compatible software instances are detected over a WiFi network and the screen is automatically built. The EasyRemote app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphones and tablets. Supported lighting control software packages include Easy Stand Alone 2, Sunlite Suite 2, LumiDesk and Daslight Virtual Controller 3.

(Claire Beeson)