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UK - To finish off its celebrations of 30 years in the business, Black Light is offering 30% off all of its hire stock. This means that you can choose from the company's comprehensive range of light, stage, sound and AV equipment, try out its big-name brands and cutting-edge technology and take advantage of its professional advice and expertise.

For example, why not try some of the latest additions to Black Light's hire stock - the Robe Robin Pointe and the Robin MMX Blade.

You can also take advantage of the company's 30% offer to try something truly cutting-edge - the new Source Four LED CYC Lens. Underlining Black Light's commitment to the latest energy-saving LED technology, this versatile and cost-effective unit fits onto any Source Four LED and turns it into a superior tool for lighting cycloramas.

With the same light quality that the Source Four family is known for, th

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Germany - DPA Microphones will focus attention on its range of high-quality microphones for the live stage at Prolight + Sound 2014 (Hall 8, Stand C71). Among the product updates on display are the company's award-winning d:facto Vocal Microphone, which will sport new grids with gold and nickel finishes. DPA will also showcase the Rock and Classic Tour Kits for its popular range of d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones. The company will enhance its show line-up by displaying its superior d:dicate recording microphone range, which delivers high-quality audio across many applications, including live sound for touring and installation purposes.

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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Germany - Work has scheduled two major product launches for ProLight & Sound 2014. One of the company's main products will be ARION 5, the new compact self-powered line array system that has recently joined the ARION 10 as part of the ARION Series. This new system, suitable for small and medium applications, is composed of four two-way satellites (SL 25), a self-powered tri-amplified subwoofer with built-in DSP (SL 115 SA) and a flying frame for rigging purpose. It gives high SPL and excellent frequency response.

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

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Germany - Solid State Logic is set to make several product announcements at Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound 2014. Located for the first time ever in Hall 8 at Stand L80, the company has announced the imminent release of new V2 Software for the SSL Live console, which introduces a substantial collection of significant new features. This includes enhancements to the Output Matrix, Effects Rack, User Interface, Routing, Solo System and Focus Channel, as well as a comprehensive Offline Setup application.

SSL is also presenting a trio of major new developments for its Duende Native range of plug-ins. The three new plug-ins complement the existing range, with two plug-ins (X-Saturator and X-ValveComp) designed to bring some analogue saturation and distortion emulation to your digital DAW and the third (X-Phase) delivering high precision frequency specific phase correction.

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Germany - Building on the legacy of their PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9 digital consoles, Midas announced at ProLight+Sound, Frankfurt, the new PRO X - billed as 'the touring engineer's dream console'. The Neutron engine is capable of up to 800 audio channels, which can be routed on a point-to-point basis - and that routing can be changed, even on individual automation scenes.

AES50 and HyperMAC audio networking combine deterministic and ultra-low latency performance with true 'Plug and Play' connectivity, minimising set-up and configuration times - essential when playing a different venue every night, says the company.

On its own, the PRO X provides 168 inputs and 99 mix or 103 output channels simultaneously on a control surface that measures less than 1.5m, or 60° wide. This compact form-factor is ideal where space comes at a premium, but high I/O counts are a must. AES50 digital

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Germany - City Theatrical will be demonstrating some innovative technology at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt (Hall 9.0 Stand C54), including QolorFLEX Professional LED Light Tape, D Series LED Dimmers, the SHoW Baby 5 wireless DMX transceiver, and the Cognito Lighting Control Console from Pathway Connectivity.

Also being demonstrated is City Theatrical's complete line of SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX products. City Theatrical's SHoW DMX is used by lighting professionals on Broadway and West End shows, permanent entertainment installations, architectural landmarks, major music tours such as U2 and Madonna, and large scale events such as the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.

QolorFlex Professional LED Light Tape is aimed at the professional lighting market, including live theatre, television, film and video, and live events. LED tape is a revolutionary product, allowing lighti

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UK - MultiTouch has announced the London launch and permanent showroom for its MultiTaction iWall interactive videowall solution. Launching officially on 2-3 April, as part of UK partner Engage Production's new FLUX Innovation Lounge, the MultiTaction iWall will be showcased to both the trade and the press.

"MultiTaction iWall is the new standard for interactive walls in corporate and public spaces, and we're delighted to be able to showcase it permanently in London," explains Hannu Anttila, vice president of business development at MultiTouch. "Engage have created a hotbed for innovation, insights and technology within the FLUX Innovation Lounge, making it the ideal residence for MultiTaction iWall."

To make MultiTaction iWall ready to use straight out of the box, MultiTouch supplies the MultiTaction Experience application, a scalable multiuser application

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Germany - Following the launch of the Xone:23 earlier this year, Allen & Heath has announced the introduction of a sister product, the Xone:23C. Also a two channel mixer, the Xone:23C features the same pro features as the Xone:23, with the addition of a four stereo channel internal soundcard, X:LINK to connect compatible Xone products, and ships with a copy of Mixvibes Cross LE software.

The 96kHz 24bit four stereo channel USB soundcard enables replay and recording from any chosen DJ software, offering users all the benefits of digital DJing using the controls of a "real" mixer. The bundled Mixvibes Cross LE software also enables two-deck DVS control, and plug 'n play connection of a Xone:K series controller, premapped ready for use.

The Xone:23C also features the renowned analogue Voltage Control Filter (VCF) system, offering Low-Pass and High-Pass filters, frequenc

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Germany - WORK Lifters will be part of ProLight+Sound 2014 (Hall 8, stand C-60) where the company will show the more recent lifting towers that the division has developed during last year. These new developments are focused on line array system's elevation to respond to the market needs which are increasingly growing in this specific area.

For this purpose, WORK Lifters has designed three new lifters with different load capacities and reached height.

WT 150 is a compact lifting solution for small line array systems. It fits in almost any vehicle, because it only measures 157 cm long when it is folded. This lifter is capable of elevating loads up to 200 kg. to 5 m. high. Dual reinforcing bars at the back of the tower help to withstand the weight of the load during operation.

The WT 550 is able to lift heavy loads (400kg. - 5.98m. high), its compact size (166 cm folded) is may

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Germany - Wireless Solution Sweden has announced the debut of new W-DMX triple band technology, making its first appearance during Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt.

Wireless Solution is the first company to introduce dual band technology for wireless lighting control in 2011. Now, the company takes this one step further and introduces triple band technology. As regulations change over time and now to cover the EU Region with higher output compared to the permitted 5.8GHz bandwidth, Wireless Solution now introduces 5.2GHz in all W-DMX BlackBox and ProBox units as standard (Patent pending USA and EU).

With the 5.2GHz frequency, the maximum allowed output power is 200mW, which will provide a distance of approximately 100mW output power on the 2.4GHz. This equals up to 500 meters distance in line of sight.

For the user of wireless lighting controls, this offers a huge advantage for

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Germany - - Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands will be launching two new compact lamp systems with unrivalled brightness to meet the demanding requirements of the touring entertainment industry at this week's Prolight + Sound.

With today's growing trend of integrating LED walls in stage lighting design, a new generation of lamps with more powerful beams is now required to cut through the sea of homogenous light they provide - and add additional accents to the show. This is exactly what the new Platinum lamp systems from Philips are designed to do.

Philips MSD Platinum 17 RA and 20 R lamps have been specially developed in close cooperation with fixture manufacturers to ensure they meet the most exacting requirements in terms of compact design, brightness and beam contrast. As a result, lighting manufacturers now have the possibility to design smaller, more flexible an

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Germany - Dynaudio Professional is introducing four new near-field monitors, mounting solutions and two new precision subwoofers at the Musikmesse / ProLight+Sound 2014 this week. The new near-field monitors include BM Compact mkIII, BM5 mkIII, BM6 mkIII and BM12 mkIII and on the subwoofer side, BM9S II and BM14S II.

Still made in Denmark, Dynaudio Professional's BM range has become a pro audio industry standard since its introduction 15 years ago. Since then, continuous improvements to this series have been made to further support discerning professionals' needs for transparent, highly responsive and non-fatiguing listening monitors. This new series is the next step in that evolution.

The smaller BM Compact mkIII and BM5 mkIII models both feature expanded frequency response and SPL thanks to a combination of improvements including drivers design and Class D amplifiers. Each i

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Germany - The d&b ArrayCalc simulation software is the planning tool for d&b systems; a comprehensive toolbox for all tasks associated with electroacoustic design, performance prediction, alignment, safety parameters and rigging plots. In the decade since ArrayCalc was first established, many significant improvements have been introduced; hosting numerous new features, ArrayCalc V7.6 is no exception.

Amongst these, improved room data input to define listening planes in three dimensions, the xC-Series column loudspeakers, as well as the D80 amplifier along with export functions into the new d&b R1 Remote control software V2; downloadable at www.dbaudio.com.

Now called Venue, the room input control enables the user to create a representation of the audience areas in a given venue in three dimensions. Since the world is round this includes typical listening planes, arenas, balcon

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Germany - Clear-Com has announced today the launch of ProGrid, a fibre-based infrastructure system that will enable users to transport and distribute audio, intercom, video and control data. The introduction of the new products means that, in addition to its communications systems, Clear-Com can now provide end-to-end solutions for many types of installations that require signal distribution.

Bob Boster, president, Clear-Com, said, "ProGrid represents a major advancement for Clear-Com and its customers. As the trusted, go-to brand for voice communication systems, we can now go one step further and provide our customers with the distribution backbone for any kind of installation, from live events and theatrical presentations to broadcasts and sports events, with the additional benefit of the unrivalled global support network for which Clear-Com is renowned."

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Germany - Philips Vari-Lite has introduced the new VL4000 Spot and VL4000GT Spot luminaires. As the next generation of Vari-Lite luminaires designed specifically to provide designers, rental companies, venues and productions with unlimited possibilities without compromises, the 1200W VL4000 Spot and the 1500W VL4000GT Spot are complete with low ambient noise, high lumen output, and "amazing optics".

"With the new VL4000 Spot and VL4000GT Spot luminaires anything is now possible as we have packed in all the features designers expect into each profile luminaire," said Brad Schiller, Philips Vari-Lite product marketing manager. "Series 4000 luminaires offer more features, greater output and newer technologies without compromising on any level, giving designers and technicians worldwide the functionality and power needed to light any stage and any production

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Germany - Martin Professional has introduced the latest additions to its comprehensive Rush by Martin line for club and DJ effects - the Rush MH 5 Profile and Rush DC 1 Aqua. Both fixtures combine advanced LED technology with the latest innovations in effects lighting to offer an affordable solution with unparalleled light output and reliability.

The Rush MH 5 is a super bright LED profile moving head that offers 75 W of efficient optics to produce a variety of effects and colours perfect for DJs, bands, clubs, bars, cruise ships and installations. The compact housing features two color wheels, two gobo wheels (fixed and rotating), and a rotating 3-facet prism, making this moving head perfect for applications where a smaller footprint and lightweight is critical.

The Rush DC 1 Aqua projects brilliant aquatic decoration effects ideal for shows, clubs, and other entertainment ve

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Germany - Cerwin-Vega!, part of Gibson Brands unveiled its new P1000X 10-inch Powered Loudspeaker, the latest addition to its P-Series line, at Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound 2014 (Hall 5.1, Stand A82).

A more compact version of the original P1500X Loudspeaker, the P1000X is suited for a variety of sound reinforcement applications, from live concerts to public speaking. The company is also featuring the newest additions to its popular XD Powered Desktop speaker series, which comprises the XD4 and XD5 Speakers and accompanying XD8s Subwoofer.

Featuring many of the same controls as its predecessor, the P1000X Powered Loudspeaker is a two-way, bi-amped, full-range bass-reflex speaker that employs a 10-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver. Powered by a custom 1000W Class-D amp, the P1000X has a proprietary hemi-conical horn that provides enhanced sound clarity over an ev

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Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Dynaudio Professional unveiled a new AIR Control application for Mac and PC, allowing users to carry out advanced calibration and alignment of their AIR monitoring system. The software provides access to advanced tools and features inside AIR monitors and subwoofers including timing and SPL calibration and parametric EQs for each monitor. Air Control allows users to define and store custom setups and presets with selective parameter locking, and a special measurement mode provides EQ line signal out from selected monitors.

"AIR Control will be available as a free download, and we are very excited to offer our current and future AIR users the advantages of this intuitive software that easily and intuitively unlocks all the power of their AIR monitor systems." says Fred Speckeen, global business manager for Dynaudio Professional.

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Germany - At Prolight+Sound, Studiomaster featured its new Venture Series high performance ultra-compact professional reinforcement cabinets for the first time in Europe.

Available in both active and passive variants, and represents outstanding performance and value for money.

Director of R&D, Paul Belcher, states, "The performance and quality of the Venture Series matches any 1000 watt compact PA speaker currently available, and at a very competitive price. We engaged in a long testing programme in developing the final design, and the resultant performance of the range has far exceeded our original design objectives. The sound quality is exceptional for such a compact and light weight cabinet."

Venture comprises 12 inch and 15 inch 2-way cabinets, and a matched 18 inch sub; available in both 1000 watt active and passive models. The premium compact speaker series i

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Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Dynaudio Professional unveiled a new AIR Control application for Mac and PC, allowing users to carry out advanced calibration and alignment of their AIR monitoring system. The software provides access to advanced tools and features inside AIR monitors and subwoofers including timing and SPL calibration and parametric EQs for each monitor. Air Control allows users to define and store custom setups and presets with selective parameter locking, and a special measurement mode provides EQ line signal out from selected monitors.

"AIR Control will be available as a free download, and we are very excited to offer our current and future AIR users the advantages of this intuitive software that easily and intuitively unlocks all the power of their AIR monitor systems." says Fred Speckeen, global business manager for Dynaudio Professional.

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UK - Adastras' new SC series of slimline column speakers is suitable for indoor applications, especially where discretion is a necessity, says the company. The speakers are made from extruded aluminium with a white protective finish, fitted with a white metal grille and white plastic end caps. The high quality speakers provide crisp, clear sound reproduction and come with a 100V line transformer.

The series is supplied with mounting brackets and adjustable volume tappings. Adastra has been supplying installers for over 60 years with recent installations including: Frankie & Bennies, Marks & Spencer, Costa Coffee, Sainsburys, Ikea, Tesco and more.

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Germany - Philips Showline premiered the SL NITRO 510C today at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt last week. The unit features full RGBW capabilities within the same compact fixture as the SL NITRO 510, while maintaining similar output, multiple zone control and continuous-on abilities.

"The SL NITRO 510C is a cutting-edge RGBW LED strobe luminaire that delivers intense bursts of coloured and white light and dynamic effects," says Philips Entertainment lighting product manager, Brad Schiller. "The tightly packed array of 264 high power fixed white LEDs and 264 RGB LEDs ensures maximum output for both traditional white effects and an almost infinite choice of colour with full field and even distribution across 120º. The rugged construction, Showline standard LCD menu system, continuous-on operation and lower power consumption guarantee the SL NITRO 510C is the perfect s

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Germany - Since April 2013, several loudspeaker series from Electro-Voice have been certified compliant with EN 54-24, the section of the European standard for fire detection and voice alarm systems that applies specifically to loudspeakers. The following Electro-Voice loudspeakers systems are certified to conform with EN54-24: Sx600 series two-way loudspeakers; EVF-1122S front-loaded systems; EVH-1152D horn-loaded systems; and Zx1i series two-way loudspeakers.

Now, Bosch Communication Systems, owner of the Electro-Voice and Dynacord loudspeaker brands, has announced that it has further expanded its portfolio of EN54-certified equipment.

"We noted a trend in the market towards combined fire warning and voice alarm systems," says Oliver Sahm, director application design with Bosch Communications Systems. "With the certification of our Dynacord Promatrix 8000 syst

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The Netherlands - The new DuraStage PRO-Stage platforms from DuraTruss are both lightweight and solid, with a TÜV-tested loading capacity of 500kg/sq.m (tested under ISO EN14122). The stages are designed to be used both as touring stages and in permanent installations. A universal aluminium profile with module clamps allows for setup in seconds and the adjustable legs level any unevenness in the floor by a simple turn of a screw.

The black anti-slip hexagon style surface is permanently waterproof to allow for outdoor use as well. DuraStage PRO-Stage platforms come in many different shapes, allowing you to design your very own customisable stage.

A wide range of accessories such as various types of stairs, rails, connectors and adapters, as well as a wide range of legs, complete the line. Furthermore, the company adds, owners of older stages, can easily extend their range with

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