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Uk / Netherlands - T2, the truss safety product originally developed by Total Fabrications, is now also to be made and sold by the Prolyte Products Group, based in Holland. Speaking of this major collaboration, TFL's managing director Chris Cronin said: "Since T2 was first launched in 2000, we envisaged the T2 system as the new standard of safety for trussing with fall arrest and that it should be available from more than one major truss manufacturer. A separate company, T2 Systems Ltd, was established to manage the various patents, registered designs and trade marks that cover T2 and to license its production to suitable manufacturers in the industry."

"T2 systems are in use across the UK and abroad - including two major London venues. With work underway on an exciting new installation in the South West and a number of other UK-based projects, it is only natural

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UK - Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline will be at the PLASA Show with its Butterfly, also known as Outlinearray. The C.D.H. 483 Hi-Pack element (which has two patents pending, both applied for in mid-2002), is a bi-amp three-way cabinet, which uses mechanical interaction rather than DSP to achieve its goal.

It uses two forward facing 8" cone transducers and two further 8" cone drivers. These are acoustically coupled and do not require DSP. The HF section uses a compression driver with a 3" diaphragm, as a line source can only be achieved by using one high frequency driver. Connected to this is a patent-pending Double Parabola developed by Guido Noselli (DPRWG). This radical new HF configuration works as a ribbon driver but with a very high efficiency (110 dB 1w/1m). The C.D.H. 483 Hi-Pack weighs in at just 35kg, including its integral flying system. Outline c

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UK - German loudspeaker manufacturer d&b audiotechnik has announced the introduction of the D12 Amplifier, a new electronics platform at the very heart of the company's system concept. d&b have long been champions of the 'system' approach, where integration of all the components is fundamental to providing users with flexible, efficient, predictable and reliable tools for their work.

The D12 Amplifier is a two-channel power amplifier specifically designed for use with d&b loudspeakers; digital signal processing is incorporated, as are both analogue and digital signal inputs. Digital elements are specified and constructed to achieve audio performance meeting, or exceeding, that of analogue devices. Loudspeaker specific controller functions for the d&brange are implemented within the DSP, and both channels have independent user definable four band parametric equalizers and signal

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UK - As in the year 2002 VXCO Lighting Systems Switzerland again has an own stand at PLASA in London. The company will present news around the DMXCreator computer lighting controller. The newest interface in the product range, the DMXCreator 512 Basic, will be the highlighted product. This product also is nominated for the PLASA award for product excellence.

The combination of the DMXCreator software and the three DMX512-interfaces results in one of the most powerful PC lighting controller on the market, say VXCO. Running on Wiondows, the DMXCreator software is packed with features usually reserved for large and expensive lighting consoles. Features include 3D Visual Emulator, Effects Generator, Track-effects Editor, 16 multi sequences, MIDI control, Position-Memory, scene crossfade control, DMX512 input recording, physical master. Each DMX controllable device has its own custom

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UK - Bosch Security Systems has announced the availability of Intellivox PA loudspeakers, which incorporate Digital Directivity Control (DDC), which allows the loudspeaker's sound output to be 'shaped' under PC software control to match the requirements of any venue. This makes them ideal for both general public address and emergency voice evacuation systems in venues such as large halls and exhibition centres, public buildings and entertainment venues, railway stations, airports, churches and cathedrals. The extensive integrated remote monitoring also makes Intellivox loudspeakers extremely reliable and suitable for use in emergency evacuation or voice alarm systems to IEC 60849 and BS5839 part 8 standards.

Each individual loudspeaker in the line-array has its own Class-D amplifier and can be driven independently under the control of a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), resulting

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UK - This year's PLASA show at Earls Court will see the introduction of a number of new and improved products from Strand Lighting - including additions to the company's dimmer range, a new tool for lighting designers and updates to its operating software.

The LD24 is a new version of the company's popular LD90 family of dimmers: its new design is aimed at cost-conscious facilities that need basic DMX control combined with a high quality digital dimmer. Strand's new SLD Sinewave dimmer will also be presented for the first time and on stand will be a working demonstration unit with a range of loads that will allow users to see the features of the new dimmer first-hand. These include true sinewave output for quiet lamps and accurate control; SST dimmer modules which can dim a wide range of loads including incandescent, inductive and capacitive devices from a fraction of a watt to

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UK - Gemini 12X48, the first of a new range of products from Multiform Lighting since its merger with Light Engineering, is scheduled for release on the Light Engineering Multiform stand at PLASA.

This budget-priced desk features 12-channel 2-preset mode, 24 channel wide mode and 48 memories, including 20 chases. Easy to programme and edit cues, the desk is aimed primarily at the small theatre and educational markets, but its compact size and aesthetic design should make it an attractive choice for any small DMX-controlled installation.

Light Engineering Multiform is on stand F10.

(Ruth Rossington)

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UK - Lightfactor Sales launches its distributorship of EKS' revolutionary XP10 audio pad at PLASA 2003. The XP10 is one of the first real 'plug and play' system for playing digital audio streams - making it a reality for DJs to carry all their playing equipment - including music - around in the average sized briefcase.

When connected to a PC, the XP10 provides direct control over file playback and has the ability to 'scratch' the digital audio stream via its 4.5" touch-sensitive vinyl emulation wheel. Just like vinyl and the very latest CD players, tracks can be stopped with the fingers and the wheel can be used for cueing.

The XP10's device controller is near-pocket sized and weights under 400g, but boasts features found in larger, heavier DJ equipment. Audio quality is 'hi-fi' in texture, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 105 dB or more, say EKS.

XP10 connects to a PC

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UK - Martin Professional comes to this year's PLASA exhibition with the Magnum and Jem brand smoke machines encompassing everything from compact DJ foggers to heavy fog generators. Magnum is a range of high quality, high value fog effect generators for today's DJ and late night venue operator while Jem is a professional range of high quality haze, smoke and heavy fog machines designed for the stage, studio and event markets. Both ranges offer users the latest in high quality fog generation.

Martin Magnum 550 is a portable yet powerful smoke machine providing the DJ with a light-enhancing atmosphere. It houses a 600W ECO-Mass Vaporizing System for economical and even distribution of haze. It has a fast heat-up time and extended operation and comes supplied with remote control and a high quality overheat protection.

The Magnum 2000 delivers high smoke output, advanced microproc

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UK - Germany-based Smoke Factory has always been known for innovation and user-friendly features with its fog products: from output control via 0-10V or via DMX, the use of standard DMX-cables as control cables, or the flightcase design for reliable touring, most international exhibitions have witnessed a new feature from the creative minds in Hannover, Germany.

One of the most revolutionary concepts Smoke Factory presented a decade ago at the PLASA Show in London was Scotty - the first truly battery-operated fog machine. Since then, Scotty has been sold all over the world and has been used in all kinds of environments, from theme parks to photographic shoots and from special events through to school theatres.

Now, the new Scotty II - to be shown for the first time at PLASA 2003 - will have a major new feature over 'old' Scotty which had one small disadvantage - the relatively

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UK - Mach is launching a passive version of its M-Flex series of professional, moulded loudspeakers, at PLASA this year. The company is also launching an active version of the M-Flex Sub. This gives the company a complete line of high-powered performance speakers. Features include excellent voice clarity, DSP control with digital limiters for optimal protection, on board mixing facilities, two Line input plus microphone, ultra simple plug and play for fast setup, punchy low end, uniformed, wide dispersion and active linking for wide coverage. The cabinets are compact and lightweight in design with intelligent bracketing for easy cluster arrangements.The new SP12 stage monitor is a unique, low profile monitor. Already finding its way into stage applications this summer, the SP12 is also ideal for TV and theatre environments. Featuring high SPL and power handling, it provides high g

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UK - Proel will field an impressive line-up of new products at this year's PLASA. Brand new for this year is the latest development of Proel's touring system speaker range - the Edge Series. Firmly aimed at the top end of the professional market, the Edge series contains some key products, epitomized by the mighty EDGE121SP 21" subwoofer. A single direct radiation bass-reflex design, this model uses a 21" speaker with a 4" voicecoil with ISV (Interleaved Sandwich Voice Coil Technology) for maximum heat dispersal and reliability, also assisted by the double-ventilated die-cast aluminium basket design. Capable of handling 800W AES continuous (1600W peak), the 121SP has a sensitivity of 98dB and a frequency response from 25Hz. Also making its debut is another subwoofer, the Edge series 218SP (1600W continuous AES) which features twin 18" speakers fitted with 4&quo

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ETC kicked off the PLASA Show's product launches this morning with a champagne breakfast for members of the press - and what will surely be one of the most-talked about product launches of the PLASA Show. ETC unveiled its Source Four Revolution for the first time - a new moving light with Source Four-quality brightness and cosine distribution, precise imaging, and a 16-36° zoom capability. ETC's QuietDrive makes motors run more effectively, so the Revolution is a uniquely quiet moving light. Revolution's integrated colour scroller means no light leaks or extra cables, and the system includes on-board dimming and globally-compatible electronics. Revolution's base unit provides pan, tilt, beam-edge change, zoom, Internal Media Frame, integrated colour scrolling and two static gobo modules. Four slide-in external modules provide more features, tool-free.

Also new from ETC is a new wall-

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A brand new line of digital accessories - the 'DigiBox' range - has been unveiled by LA Audio. The new range, which includes versatile digital toolboxes, housed in compact aluminium cases, comprises an AES channel divider, AES/SPDIF converter, AES three-way splitter, SPDIF four-way splitter, word clock/super clock generator, word clock/super clock converter and four-way word clock distributor. LA Audio also has its new G400 four-channel frequency-conscious noise gate on display, and the GC400 - a two-channel auto compressor and frequency-conscious noise gate.

Audient is displaying one of the first production units of its brand new eight-channel mic pre-amp, the ASP008. This compact, 1U rack-mount unit features eight mic preamplifiers, developed from the mic-pre design used in the company's ASP8024 recording console and the Aztec Live Performance console. All channels include XLR input

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DiGiCo has introduced the DiGiTRACS at PLASA 2003. This is a dedicated 56-track hard disk multitrack recorder that allows a soundcheck or live performance to be recorded and recalled. It also provides the benefit of an extremely compact show or tour recorder. At the heart of DiGiTRACS is Merging Technologies' Pyramix software and its powerful Mykerinos DSP card.

Designed with simplicity in mind, the DiGiTRACS is built into a rugged 4U 19" rackmount casing with internal cooling, and connects to the FOH D5 Live using two BNC MADI cables. The unit is rackmounted on rails, with a lockable front panel, and slides out for easy access.

400Gb of media storage is provided by a high reliability RAID multiple hard disk array for maximum data security. It also features an 80Gb removable 'caddy' drive for archiving, back-up and post-production data exchange. The front panel provides USBII

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To celebrate the world launch of Meyer Sound's long-awaited UPJ-1P - the compact and cost-effective sister to the world-famous UPA - Autograph Sales has announced a very special PLASA show offer for the first 100 units purchased in the UK.

The UPJ-1P is the first Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker system to incorporate VariO technology - a unique system that allows the 80x50 HF horn to be rotated through 90° without compromising the loudspeaker's awesome performance. This allows the UPJ to be a true workhorse - equally suited to main FOH duty, as a front fill, under balconies or even as a monitor wedge.

The UPJ-1P represents a major milestone for Meyer Sound's UK customers; based on the concepts that have made the UPA-1P the most successful self-powered loudspeaker ever, the new addition to the family opens up a world of audio possibilities for rental companies in every market.

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Power Gems, known for its ballast products in the motion picture field, will introduce a high-frequency sine wave 575W ballast with integrated hot re-strike ignitor. The new ballast has fewer parts and generates less heat than conventional systems, even with an active unity power factor correction stage. The new ballast doesn't require fan cooling in usual applications, is lightweight and cheaper to manufacture than its conventional counterparts.

Power Gems conducted a series of tests at Philips in Belgium, which demonstrated that lamps which had operated for 1,000 hours on high frequency sine wave displayed considerably reduced de-vitrification, and appeared almost new. Power Gems see this development as revolutionizing the way we consider discharge luminaires in the future, not only for the moving light industry but for theatre, venue and film applications also, where the ballast now

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Visitors to the High End stand can see the company's High End shows latest Catalyst development, the Catalyst DL1. The original Catalyst combines a media server and moving mirror light with an off-the-shelf video projector: Catalyst DL1 significantly enhances the technology by housing a digital engine in a ruggedized package which has the look and feel of a moving light, yet the versatility of a moving projector. Users are able to take images from DVDs, videos and other types of media and display them with complete control over image size and shape.

To help bridge the video and traditional lighting worlds, Catalyst DL1 incorporates the communications standards of both: VGA, RGBHV and S Video inputs for incorporating movie, film or graphics content, and DMX programming - a lighting communications standard that allows the DL1 to be remotely pointed or focused from any DMX-based control u

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Total Fabrications' 'new wave' is a striking new alternative to traditional aluminium truss and differs dramatically in several exciting ways. Firstly, innovative construction methods allow the use of new materials, including carbon fibre and acrylic. The carbon fibre, in addition to its high strength, can be printed prior to the tube construction, allowing textures, such as wood grain or corporate logos to be integral to the truss members. The acrylic version captures light and can provide dramatic lighting effects.

Secondly, as the structural web is formed from an extrusion, it can be cut into elaborate shapes. new wave comes with the patented OMNI connection system, a fully rotating unisex fork connector, allowing a wide array of reconfigurable two and three-dimensional structures. These can be assembled without the need for expensive custom fabrication. OMNI connectors also behave

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Kinesys's Elevation 1+ variable speed controller has proved its worth on the recent Robbie Williams' tour. Existing hoists can be used with the system after a straightforward conversion, and can then be returned to a working inventory as standard fixed-speed hoists running from a traditional motor controller. The addition of an Elevation 1+ controller, however, allows them to become full variable-speed hoists with millimetre positional accuracy. Using CM Lodestar hoists, speeds from 0.5m to 21m per minute are possible, and a variety of other manufacturers' hoists can also be controlled. Lodestar conversions can range from a basic electrical conversion to the inclusion of dual silent brakes and multiple limit switches.

Kinesys - Stand R71

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German manufacturer HK Audio has launched its new Cohedra line array system at PLASA. The development phase for Cohedra alone has taken more than two years, during which the focus has been on phase linearity, ease of use and above all, natural dynamics, hence the name Cohedra - Coherent Dynamic Response Array. In terms of unit size and weight, Cohedra falls into the category of compact line array systems, so will offer significant handling advantages. The company has chosen not to integrate bass speakers into the flown array, instead going with a new external bass solution (although no specific details on this were available at time of going to press). Since March, prototype systems have been used at several major music festivals and events, including recent testing in concert with Deep Purple and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

HK Audio - Stand G110

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The Czech manufacturer of moving lights has unveiled a number of new products at PLASA. The ColorSpot 1200 is the latest addition to Robe's AT (Advanced Technology) family of moving head fixtures. Designed as a creative tool, it uses a Philips 1200 SA discharge lamp, with output further boosted by an efficient optical system. Features include a versatile CMY colour mixing system, variable CTO, plus an additional colour wheel, 12 rotating indexable and replaceable dichroic glass gobos on two wheels, iris, four rotating prisms and effects, a flexible 13-42° linear zoom, remote focus, dimmer and shutter.

Also new from Robe is the ColorSpot 250 AT which improves on the company's successful ColorSpot 250 XT, with a streamlined new design that follows the style of the ColorSpot 1200 AT. Updated features include a new rotating gobo wheel with seven replaceable 'slot and lock' dichroic glass

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Martin Audio, newly-independent since the management buyout last month, has introduced the three-way, active/passive W8LM mini line array here at Earls Court - and was also able to annouce a substantial commitment to the new system from the Synco Network. The W8LM has been designed for multiple applications in areas where the line array principle is demanded but space is at a premium. Although highly compact, the W8LM is a full-bandwidth, 2 x 8" and 2 x 1" system and can be used in many areas without additional sub-bass.

Using proven array principles from its larger siblings, and an evolution of the Hybrid loading technique, a low/mid output with a sensitivity greater than 100dB is easily achieved, rising to 106dB for the HF. By using innovative mid-horn geometry and a toroidal wave guide, a constant directivity, horizontal pattern control of over 120° (700Hz-18kHz) is maint

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Ben-Ri Electronica's Hydra Plus is a professional lighting control system offering 2048 moving head attributes configurable from an extensive fixture library, 1000 conventional channels and 100 scroller channels. It provides two video outputs for up to two VGA monitors and is also TFT compatible. For direct playback there are 48 Masters (24 for compact) with time (2 fade times and 3 wait times) and link function. Various modes include normal, inhibit and absolute. Its editors provide palettes, figures and libraries for position, colour, gobo and beam. The console has 999 Macros banking onto 10 direct access keys. Each memory supports six time-parts. There are also two independent editors - stage and blind, an off-line editor for windows (OLE), audio input and SMPTE input.

Ben-Ri Electronica - Stand D69

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  4. MA Lighting adds to grandMA's family at PLASA
  5. Allen & Heath adds to iDR range
  6. Stage Technologies' Saxis enhances automation posibilities
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