UK - Yamaha professional audio equipment is suitable for theatrical venues and productions of all sizes, a fact amply proved by its presence at this year's ABTT Theatre Show.

Exhibiting on Stand 137 at ABTT 2013 - which takes place at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London from 12-13 June - Yamaha will be highlighting the sound quality and versatility of its CL series digital mixing system and the Commercial Installer Solutions (CIS) range.

Already well-established in the live production, theatre and broadcast markets, two of the attractions of the CL series for theatre are its audio quality and flexibility.

In theatre, where sound levels range from strident music to absolute silence, the quality of sound reinforcement is key. The CL series features head amps which deliver remarkable sonic clarity, coupled with high quality onboard processing which makes CL consoles suit

France - Amadeushas announced the re-launch of its famed UDX Series passive speakers - 30 years after originally releasing their first edition. Including four different models, the UDX Series is designed for sound reinforcement applications in concert halls, auditoriums, conference rooms, and theatres.

Designed to be included within fixed or long-lasting installations, each UDX speaker system can also be used in touring applications as a stage monitor when fitted with optional accessories. The newly redesigned UDX Series are now available from licensed Amadeus distributors and dealers throughout Europe and Asia.

Gaetan Byk, marketing manager at Amadeus, stated, "The core idea behind the UDX Series was to keep the main focus on the values which have given Amadeus its reference-quality status throughout the years, both the unique acoustical characteristics of its sound syst

UK - Martin Professional heads to the ABTT show (Stand 125) with a full stable of new lighting, video, control and smoke products.

Join the Martin UK team June 12-13 at the Old Truman Brewery in East London and be some of the first to see the newest members of the award-winning MAC Viper Family of moving heads.

From the MAC Viper Wash with superior colour mixing to the MAC Viper Wash DX and MAC Viper Performance, both with internal framing, theatre professionals will want to check out the complete MAC Viper Family, says the company.

Martin's 1500 W MAC III Wash will also feature as will the latest in Martin's VC Series of creative LED video products, the VC Strip.

ABTT will also see new launches from Martin smoke including a nearly silent C02 hazer, the Jem Ready 365, the Jem AF-1 Mkll, an upgrade of Martin's industry-standard compact fan, and Pro Clean Supreme, a high-per

USA - J. R. Clancy has introduced a performer-flying hoist that brings together the company's 127 years of rigging expertise with safety features engineered for the twenty-first century.

Clancy makes this unprecedented move to develop a performer flying hoist as an outgrowth of its introduction of its new SceneControl 5000 line of rigging controllers. The new SceneControl 5000 family has the capability to control performer flying hoists as well as automated rigging for scenery, lighting, and sound equipment. Now users can purchase both the performer flying hoist and the controller from one manufacturer.

"Performer flying hoists are a natural extension of our product line," said Larry Eschelbacher, J. R. Clancy director of engineering. "As the industry develops ANSI standards for performer flying and best practices are being established, this is the right time fo

UK - Orbital Sound's expert easiHire rental service team will be on hand to explain the essential details on Stand No 129a at ABTT 2013. easiHire's intuitive online portal provides 24/7 access to everything needed to create a rental package, and is designed for professional and non-professional users alike.

Orbital's easiHire service enables rapid and simple product selection across individual components or complete systems, backed up with detailed specifications and photographs, comprehensive product information, detailed budget guides and convenient planning tools. easiHire is designed to provide an easy platform for sourcing anything from a single microphone to a complete opening-night musical package. It takes users step-by-step through the selection and quotation process, providing a ballpark cost and logging all the relevant information ready for a rapid direct contact fro

USA - "InfoComm never ceases to amaze, for d&b audiotechnik it's a great platform to introduce people to the advances we are making in providing a great listening experience," says d&b marketing manager Roger Keim. "It's about hearing as well as seeing. Audio might not be as glossy as the video displays, but without good sound a picture only tells part of the story. We are demonstrating new products and will be hosting presentations on how to apply them."

Product demonstrations commence at 11:00 am on 11 June in the demo lounge, number W204A, and run throughout the exhibition, and for the main expo d&b is located at booth number 1027 from the 12-14 June in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando. Products from the d&b White and Black ranges will be on display, along with two stations on the booth where the d&b new ArrayCalc V7 acoustic modelling software

UK - Floors for dance and the performing arts will once again be showcased at London's Old Truman Brewery for two days this summer, with Harlequin Floors taking an exhibition stand at the ABTT 2013 Theatre Show on 12-13 June.

Visitors to Harlequin on Stand 144 will discover an exciting new service that the world leaders in sprung and vinyl floors is set to add to its market leading product portfolio.

With 50% more exhibition floor space than last year, the 35th ABTT is expected to welcome record-breaking numbers of visitors. On the Harlequin stand in the Orange Hall, visitors will have access to a wide selection of floor types - as well as expert support, guidance and advice from the Harlequin team.

"We have been exhibiting at ABTT for more than 25 years, "said marketing manager, Caroline Reilly, "and we are excited to once again demonstrate our latest product

UK - White Light will return to the ABTT Theatre Show this June, exhibiting on stand 133 in the show's Orange Hall. The entertainment lighting specialist will showcase the latest lighting, and effect products for the stage and staff will be on hand to discuss White Light's range of services which include Hire, Sales, Installation, Technical Service, and Events.

Appearing on stand 133 will be White Light exclusive products from manufacturers Altman, Chromlech, CITC, CORE Lighting, James Thomas Engineering, JB Lighting, Look Solutions, LSC Lighting, Rainbow Colour Changers, and Wireless Solutions.

The James Thomas JT30 truss system will form the structure of the White Light stand. The new JT30 system, developed with installations in mind, features unisex fork connections, tapered fork holes, and adjustable joints. With these features, technicians can make connections quicker and

UK - London's broadcast, recording and audio post production communities turned out in large numbers as HHB Communications Ltd. and Scrub, its Soho-based subsidiary specialising in serving the post production industry, hosted the UK launch of Avid's Pro Tools 11.

Held at the Ray Dolby Theatre in Soho Square, London, the event was hailed as a success by the UK's biggest Pro Tools users as they experienced first-hand the innovative new features offered by Pro Tools 11 in the state-of-the-art theatre.

Avid UK's audio solution specialist Simon Sherbourne led an in-depth overview of Pro Tools 11 on the theatre's class-leading sound and projection systems during three sessions throughout the day. Version 11 software offers even more tools to handle the most demanding sessions, with new features such as a new 64-bit audio engine, advanced metering, offline bounce, a new HD video engi

Spain - Master Audio has launched the highly anticipated iOS DSP Studio app for iPad, bringing full wireless remote control and monitoring of its flagship Xcellence series of loudspeaker systems to the popular tablet device.

The application - which is also available in a PC version - utilises a bespoke control protocol that supports Wi-Fi connectivity (control over IP), allowing it to address the ethernet-enabled amp and DSP modules in the Xcellence series cabinets, affording the user visual feedback on amplifier status and the ability to edit processor values from any spot in the venue. Parameters such as crossover frequency, gain (per way and separately mutable), limiter, polarity, delay, five custom parametric EQs or an array of filter shapes, can all be adjusted in fine detail, with several elements controllable at the same time using grouping functions. The app also provide

UK - Amongst Sennheiser UK's products on show at the 2013 ABTT Theatre Show will be "three truly ground-breaking audio solutions".

Launched last year, the company's 9000 Series digital wireless microphones system has already made a major impression on West End theatre shows and high profile corporate launches. On show will be the eight-channel EM 9046 receiver, SKM 900 handheld and SK 9000 beltpacks.

The LSP 500 PRO loudspeaker is a wireless audio solution which allows entire sound reinforcement systems to be installed in minutes. Connected to an external WLAN, a complete PA of up to 20 loudspeakers can be controlled by an iPhone or iPad, via the free, highly intuitive LSP 500 app. Each LSP 500 PRO accommodates up to three receivers for wireless microphones and also has a combined socket for a 6.3 mm jack plug and an XLR-3 connector for using a wired microphone. A US

Denmark - Two new Fresnel luminaires in Martin Professional's award-winning MAC Viper Family of moving heads are now shipping.

The MAC Viper Wash and MAC Viper Wash DX with internal framing are full-range wash luminaires capable of performing at the high level you would expect from a professional wash light. Both luminaires feature the same compact form, impressive speed, superior light quality and beautiful colours of the MAC Viper Family and use the same 1000 W HID source.

The Wash DX version houses a unique internal framing system that enables designers to shape and control light projection onto stages, performers, scenery, scrims or any set element with great precision. The internal framing system makes it a highly capable, automated substitute for a conventional daylight Fresnel fixture.

At 33 000 lumens of output, both the Viper Wash and Viper Wash DX are brighter than

UK - OMC has announced the launch of its ProfiLED Lightbar product family, which reduce cost and offer an improved appearance, especially in low and medium volume applications.

Unless production volumes are very high, the cost of developing a custom lightbar is prohibitive for most applications. Instead, designers often use several standard square or rectangular units in combination. However, this approach gives rise to high materials and assembly costs, and the finished product has unsightly dark lines where the arrays join.

Using the same approach as it adopts in its ProfiLED Backlight range of LCD backlights, which employ LED edge-lighting and an acrylic lightguide to achieve uniform, consistent illumination, OMC can now offer alternatives to lightbars in a vast range of colours. Devices can vary from 2mm to 7mm in height and can be produced in a huge range of bespoke shape

UK - AED Distribution is the UK Master Distributor for High End Systems and is running a HOG4 training session on 11 and 12 June. There are a few places still available for what will be the first HOG4 Training in the UK run by Frank Schotman AED Distribution lighting specialist.

It is a free course and will provide an essential introduction to the new Family of HOG4 Consoles for all Lighting Professionals. It will be held at the AED Distribution UK Facility in High Wycombe. Those that are interested should contact Sarah Van Havere at sarah.van.havere@aeddistribution.be.

(Jim Evans)

UK - For a fast-applied, comfortable and decorative vinyl flooring system for virtually every temporary and short life application - Harlequin Showfloor offers the lightweight, stable and reusable solution.

Harlequin Showfloor is a loose-lay floor designed for any temporary event - from trade stands at exhibitions to display areas in shops, fashion catwalks and many more. It can be laid on any hard and smooth surface including plywood, chipboard, hardboard, tiles or concrete, and comes in a black, grey, white or red finish.

Mineral fibre reinforced with a thin cellular backing, Showfloor is just 2.8mm thick and weighs only 1.5kg/m². It quickly lays flat, stays flat and has an embossed display surface that helps to prevent scuff marks, whilst its cellular foam backing not only provides comfort under foot but helps to reduce noise pollution.

(Jim Evans)

Australia - LSC Lighting Systems and OpenClear have announced the release of Clarity software version 2. This much anticipated version includes a wide array of enhancements, bug fixes as well as updates for full compatibility with the latest versions of the Mac and Windows operating systems.

This release also brings the software in line with the recently released LX range of consoles so that features are common across the software and hardware platforms. The latest software also includes virtual consoles enabling users to operate their software as a virtual LX300, LX600 or LX900.

The software for Mac or PC can be downloaded and tried for free at LSC's website www.lsclighting.com.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Unusual Rigging is broadening its service offering in the installation and capital projects sector with a new range of automation systems, which will be seen for the first time in the UK at this year's ABTT show (stand 34, Blue Hall).

The development gives the UK market another option in terms of power flying, says Mark Priestley, capital projects manager at Unusual: "The system, which has a real pedigree in control technology, can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of each client and each installation, bringing the Unusual magic to even more elements of theatre engineering."

(Jim Evans)

UK - Visitors to the Doughty Engineering, stand 130 in the Orange Hall, at this year's ABTT show will be introduced to a product that "is set to take the conference and events industries by storm".

The Doughty motorised lectern is fully DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and will be in operation on the stand. Mark Chorley, design engineer at Doughty Engineering said, "We believe this lectern is unique - it will certainly be a real crowd-pleaser! It's been developed on the basis that not everyone who has to speak in front of a crowd is the same height, while enabling those who are unable to stand for long periods, or are wheelchair bound, to give their presentations while sitting down. All will be revealed at ABTT!"

Riggers who visit Doughty's stand will be able to discuss their specific needs with a member of the team while also viewing the new r

UK - ETC is looking forward to demonstrating a wide range of new and updated products at this year's ABTT show in London.

Star of the console area will be Eos Titanium (aka Ti), which takes its place as the company's flagship Eos line desk, with new Eos v2.0 software featuring Magic Sheets installed. Eos Ti incorporates new hardware and features that make designing and programming even easier.

Over in the fixtures area of the stand will be the Source Four LED, which comes in a range of models, depending on its intended use, from the powerhouse full colour Lustr+ to the white light specialists Tungsten, Daylight and the new Studio HD version. Staff will be available to show them to visitors, and explaining how they can fit into a mixed rig with conventional fixtures.

Another new addition to the range, and available for a special preview at ABTT, is the Source Four LED Cyc, wh

UK - MilTec (UK) Ltd (Stand 60 in the Blue Hall) will be showing a range of audio and lighting products bearing the proud label "Made in Britain".

The successful TP speaker range has now been replaced by the Blakite range, consisting of three mid/tops and four subs. The new range is being built in the UK using high quality materials with custom drivers supplied by Fane.. The new range offers increased build quality, efficiency, power handling, frequency range and a marked improvement in sound quality, says the company.

On the lighting side, the Mini-Map LED screen will be the first MilTec lighting product to be made in the UK. The Mini-Map is a miniature LED screen with 36 tricolour pixels and in a break with convention is controlled via DMX512. It measures just 155mm square and is designed to be mounted individually or in clusters to provide stunning video and graph

UK - When you install a sound system you want to know you've got it right, first time. What you don't want to do is waste valuable time, money and man hours, changing your original design.

On Wednesday 12 June, as part of the ABTT Theatre Show's seminar programme, Oran Burns from the d&b audiotechnik GB Education and Application Support team will present Sound system planning, your virtual design. Using the new d&b audiotechnik ArrayCalc Version 7, Oran will show how to avoid the pitfalls that can beset the sound system designer. The ArrayCalc V7 calculator offers the ability to perform acoustic simulations quickly, easily and intuitively. It also simplifies the process of creating remote control workspaces via a new export function into the d&b R1 Remote control software.

Whether you are planning a line array, point source or indeed a hybrid system then make yourself c

UK - Roland Systems Group has announced the addition of the VC-1-SC Video Converter to the powerful VC-1 Series line-up. Recently introduced at the NAB show, the VC-1 Series of products address the market demand for high-quality, video and audio converters for live/post production as well as installed systems. The new VC-1-SC is an Up/Down Cross/Scan converter to SDI/HDMI with Frame Sync.

Video devices that accept uncompressed signals such as SDI and HDMI have become more common in live production, and as a result, the need for video conversion is essential. The Roland VC-1-SC Video Converter is ideal for live production where analogue or digital sources are required to match a certain SDI and/or HDMI video format, aspect ratio, frame rate, or input type. The versatility of this converter to support a variety of configurations for live production and installations make it highly

UK - Theatre track systems experts at Triple E are inviting visitors to ABTT onto their stand to get hands on with the company's array of motorised solutions for curtains (Stand 138, Orange Hall).

Triple E will be demoing its new rearfold accessory and the TDRIVE motor both for Unibeam and Unitrack, the SDRIVE will be shown for the first time at ABTT, the multi-motor controller and its simple plug and play Wireless TracDrive unit, which attaches to the XLR socket on all Triple E motors and enables cable-free operation.

The company - which has a 30-year history of inventing engineering solutions for the entertainment industry - will also be debuting its totally new website showcasing its product lines and enabling customers and distributors to obtain instant quotes for any of the company's six main track systems including U shapes and perimeter tracks.

"We're inviting th

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works has announced that the new QX300 range of full range loudspeaker systems is available for order. EAW president Jeff Rocha made the announcement.

"EAW customers have quickly fallen in love with the unique combination of high output, tremendous pattern control and focused fidelity found in the surprisingly compact QX500 range," Rocha said. "But they have challenged us to design the same core feature set into an even smaller package. The EAW team has once again delivered and is now thrilled to be launching the QX300 range, a two-way marvel at a price point that's extremely attractive."

The QX300 range surrounds a high-output, low-resonance, four-in-1 coil / 1.4-in exit high frequency compression driver with four 10-in low frequency cone transducers in vertical and horizontal pairs. EAW engineers have drawn upon their extensive horn

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