SB28 low-frequency element, extending the operating bandwidth down to 25Hz; and the LA4X/LA8 amplified controllers or LA-RAK, touring rack fitted with three LA8s.
With its 3-way quad-amplified design, K2 has "an exceptional ability to perform in many a
Cadac's proprietary protocol offers advanced performance advantages over current systems, with superior bandwidth and latency, supporting 256 bi-directional channels of 96kHz 24bit audio, along with all control data and clock synchronisation, on co-axial cable with runs of up to 150 meters (492 feet). MegaCOMMS networks have only 0.2 milliseconds of delay per link, so even after several links in the network there is negligible aggregated latency. An extensive
Yamaha showcased the brand new R Remote, a software solution which allows engineers to control the head amps of R Series i/o units from a Windows PC. Already used on at least one touring production, R Remote opens up many new possibilities for audio engineers in both the touring and installation markets.
The full range of CL series digital mixing consoles was on show, including the Rio3224-D, Rio1608-D, and Ri8-D i/o units and a range of mini YGDAI interface cards. CL consoles also featured in a major Nexo, Audinate and Yamaha demonstration which took place throughout ProLight+Sound in the adjacent Frankfurt Festhalle.
Now featuring in many significant install
RCF has been producing components such as compression drivers and woofers since 1949 and its own complete speaker systems for over 30 years, but has only now decided to move into the mixer market with the creation of a new dedicated division. The establishment of the 'RCF Mixer Division' represents an important strategic move and considerable investment in R&D. According to RCF chairman, Arturo Vicari, the models introduced in Frankfurt are just the first step in a much wider development plan, and the beginning of next year will herald the arrival of several innovative digital models, he promises.
"To successfully enter a crowded market it requires us to be able to offer advantages and a different
"With a lifetime of 75.000 hours, the big advantage of the cyclorama LL stage CYC is its availability in five light colour versions and the possibility of custom-modification for any colour combinations," adds Leader Light.
Leader Light will next be at Light + Building 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany on stand number 4.1 F51.
BW-LOG100 software, developed to support the BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system, allows the viewing and logging of up to 100 channels of data from multiple wireless acquisition devices including load cells and anemometers. A web server feature now allows this data to be viewed remotely from a computer, tablet or any web enabled device.
The BroadWeigh portable wireless system offers real-time, simple, effective and accurate load monitoring for rigging professionals, safety officials and site managers enabling them to monitor and log the precise loads on any given rigging point.
Central to the design of the BroadWeigh syste
This is the ideal position to do the mix since it is where the audience is sitting, and it enables the mix engineer to be in close contact with the actors. The console settings are mirrored to a console in the control room, where the show mix is handled without disturbing the audience - and with the first console removed, the seats in the auditorium can be taken by paying visitors.
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Seven independently controlled modules housed in one moving fixture create a multitude of highly defined beams coming together to form an amazing array of effects from the bold to the subtle.
"All elements of the fixture are lightning fast giving the designer the largest palette of creative options available, all from one fi
"We are incredibly excited about the NEO console, which heralds a new era for Strand Lighting as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary of lighting control," says Pete Borchetta, Philips Entertainment product marketing manager. "NEO offers the ability to seize the light, to grab, move, change, position, colour and motivate your lighting design simply and effectively. NEO is the closest that a designer can get to actually touching the light."
NEO includes an
Since introducing the Source Four LED luminaire in 2012, ETC has experimented with the x7 Color System, mixing together new colour combinations to create brighter light that covers a larger spectrum. "The result is the Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr array," explains ETC fixtures product manager Jim Uphoff. "We've made advances in white light - with the Source Four LED Series 2 being up to twice as bright as the original Source Four LED Lustr+ - and improved certain tints to have up to t
ZFX will be in booth # 809 demonstrating the ease with which you can incorporate the Bert's crowd-pleasing "proscenium walk" into your next production of Mary Poppins. Also, back by colossal demand, the fondly-referred-to "pony rides", wherein ZFX offers random Expo attendees the chance to experience flight.
A leader in performer flying since its inception in 1994, ZFX is a contributing member of The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), an organization serving professionals
"RF Optix brings technology from the world of broadcast and IT into the reach of church, school, and theatre wireless users," says CEO Chris Regan. "Integrators, tour managers, and church technicians are now able to do things with fibre that would have been way out of budget, or downright impossible, with coaxial cable."
The RF Optix system leverages the low cost, lossless characteristics of fibre optic cable over the expensive, fragile, lossy characteristics of coaxial cables. Fibre cable runs thousands of feet long are possible with negligible in-line attenuation, so antennas can be remoted in venues far away f
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The Arena PAR Zoom is extremely energy-efficient for such a powerful luminaire. Although the fixture consumes only 220 watts of total power, lumen output from this high-power LED PAR can is comparable to a 1000W fixture.
An efficient 10 - 60° zoom is capable of angling wide or extremely tight for accurate beam angle control and greater design possibilities. The Arena PAR Zoom is capable of smooth dimming from 0-100% with excellent stability throughout the range and also includes a selection of dimming curves.
Other features include strobe a
SMBox is a feature-rich application that allows users to manage their show timing experience as best suits their show or project. With support for multiple projects, SMBox provides users with the ability to configure timestamps for show start/end times as well as an unlimited number of timers that can each count up, count down or both (to compare elapsed time to target time) and can individually be included/excluded from the total show time. After each recording session, the user's times can be emailed in an editable format.
"The lack of apps for entertainment professionals has been truly disappointi
Delivering brightness up to 5500 ANSI lumens (D967), 4800 ANSI Lumens for the D968U and 4200 ANSI Lumens for the D966HD, the models are available in XGA (D967), 1080p (D966HD) and WUXGA (D968U) resolutions. All projectors display an outstanding picture with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
"The D96x Series is a great addition to our existing range of projectors for corporate applications," says Holger Graeff, general manager EMEA at Vivitek. "All the models in the range deliver a sharp, bright image whatever the ambient light. This mak
In a break between his frequent presentations, Francesco Maffei, Product Specialist at K-array commented: "Now the number of attendees has been split between ISE and PL+S, and Frankfurt attracts more professionals from rental and staging, events and touring, we've showcased our new products launched at ISE; at PL+S we kept some surprises for those who work on the road."
The new products presented in Amsterdam just over a month ago included: KT2 Tornado, point source compact speaker and the KTL2 version complete with integrated LED
Musicians and DJs have something similar in mind, as the latest global trend towards the "smart rig" attests. They want a sound system that is easy to transport, sets up quickly and delivers premium-quality audio - hence the rising popularity of mono columnar systems. However, a stereo setup is the better choice for many situations. Until now, musicians and DJs who were unwilling to compromise on quality and convenience had to buy two different PA systems.
HK Audio's LUCAS NANO 600 is billed as the world's first PA that can be deployed as a single column and as a stereo system. "LUCAS NANO 600 is to PAs what the SUV is to cars - a crossover soun
Forming part of Panalux's exclusive range of low energy creative lighting products and systems, HiLo is perfect for large scale spacelight installations or as a stand-alone, controllable softlight - combining flexibile operation with energy efficient cost savings of up to 90% to easily outperform more traditional products.
Producing a soft, diffused, uniform light with a single shadow, HiLo can be used individually or in multiples to provide incredibly consistent illumination; and with local control or remote operation via DMX, output intensity is easily managed, evenly, from 0-100% with colour temperature governed progressively between 3000 and 6000K. For added flexibility HiLo
The multi-purpose DD12 defines the ultimate in performance and versatility for powered, two-way loudspeaker systems. It combines onboard networking, DSP and Class D amplification with state-of-the-art transducers and Differential Dispersion horn technology to achieve best-in-class performance in terms of fidelity, output capability and coverage consistency across the audience.
Differential Dispersion technology delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with conventional X° x Y° horns - providing more throw to the rear to distribute sound evenly front-to-back, while having wider close-up horizontal coverage for the front rows.
Versatility is a key attribute of the DD12. The system is designed to m
Also demonstrated will be the powerful TiMax2 SoundHub S-Version sound effects editing, playback and immersive surround panning functions, including the spatially-aware PanSpace effects map which integrates with the TimeLine Editor for intuitive graphical pan programming and editing. The Soundlab workshops will be conducted in conjunction with Alcons Audio loudspeaker systems, featuring the company's exclusive pro ribbon driver technology.
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The launch of the QL1 and QL5 was one of the major highlights of the professional audio presence at ProLight+Sound, attracting a great deal of interest and pre-orders.
Featuring virtually all the facilities of Yamaha's CL series consoles in a very compact form, the QL1 and QL5 can be seamlessly integrated into larger CL series systems. The new Port to Port facility gives CL Series consoles access to the QL's onboard i/o, allowing them to be used as external connections, complete with Auto Gain Compensation.
Audio innovator Dan Dugan was also demonstrating his revolutionary auto-mixing technology on the Yamaha stand. Provid
Why most significant? The arrival of the D80 completes the development of a three stage approach to achieving perfect sound. Also on display were the xC-Series column loudspeakers launched just one month earlier.
The D80 is nominally an amplifier, featuring more channels (4), more power (4000 watts per channel), yet in a slimmer pack (2 RU), but this singular description severely underplays this sophisticated device. Through modern amplifier technology and active Power Factor Correction (PFC) the D80 demonstrates an efficiency that must be measured to be believed. Powerful onboard DSP capabilities incorporate extensive system EQ, limiting, user d
During the four-day show, Clay Paky's stand was constantly crowded with countless industry professionals from every continent. The demo area in particular was literally "taken by storm". Although over 30 demos were held, both in English and German, they were always "sold-out", forcing many determined latecomers to watch the demonstrations from the passageways alongside the booth.
This was no doubt due to the new products on show - the B-EYE, the SuperSharpy and the Stormy - and the ability of Clay Paky's lighting designer, Marco Zucchinali, to put on a highly impressive light show.
"Once again we have managed to come up with truly in
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The last in this trio of new launches is IntelliPix R which is a modular beam projection panel of 25 independently controllable 4.5° LED emitters, arranged in a 5 x 5 array, which are designed to project graphics and media far into the air.
As a result of combining revolutionary 67mm optics with 15W Osram Ostar RGBW LED emitters, IntelliPix is able to exhibit more power than has ever been imagined, projecting 100 candela per lumen - two and a half times more than that of a 45mm collimator.
Multiple panels can be connected together quickly into a semi-transparent wall to form a giant screen, or placed under glass to create a projection floor
