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USA - American DJ has introduced the AccuSpot 250, an intelligent eight-channel moving head effect with a bright 250W discharge lamp which is sized and priced for small and mid-size clubs. Equipped with powerful stepper motors, the AccuSpot 250 is built for quick, accurate micro-stepping, with 360° of pan and up to 265° of tilt movement, and has eight DMX channels, nine colours plus open white. The unit features seven variable speed rotating gobos plus spot and including one dichroic glass gobo. Gobo and colour wheels are independent, allowing for a large range of pattern-colour combinations. The unit also features a Gobo Shake effect, and will strobe in every colour.

The AccuSpot 250 was designed to give small and mid-size clubs the chance to take their visual entertainment to the next level, according to Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ group of companies: &q

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UK - ETC has announced a special rate of 50% off the usual price on upgrades for WYSIWYG V3 software to the new WYSIWYG. The offer is extended to registered users of WYSIPaper, WYSICAD and WYSIWYG who upgrade to WYSIWYG Report, Design, or Perform, and will be valid until the end of February 2004.

Features of the new upgrade include WYSIWYG Report, which adds the power of WYSIWYG's 3D CAD engine to the flexible paperwork that other users have been used to. Users can draw venues, sets and lighting in three dimensions and utilize WYSIWYG's fixture, truss and accessory libraries, while the integrated paperwork and plotting functions simplify the printed output process. WYSIWYG Design gives users access to WYSIWYG's powerful rendering engine to create photorealistic pictures of designs. With Design Mode, users create virtual lighting looks without the need for a console, using the d

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The Netherlands - Sound Projects, who in 1999 introduced the SP4-Diamond system, which can be transformed from a stand-alone system into a full-blown vertical line-array, have now introduced their latest system, incorporating the patented Wave-Shape-Transformer.

Frank Zaayer, one of Sound Projects' senior designers, told us: "Since we could not be amongst the first on the market, we were determined to develop the best line-array system physically possible, naturally including the obligatory iso-phase wavefront control and cabinet shape that guarantees uninterrupted wave fronts and minimal losses for all frequencies - a combination of demands thus far only obtained by two or three manufacturers."

Zaayer continues: "Many sleepless nights and prototypes later, we ultimately got the vertical high frequency directivity right with help of the Wave-Shape-Transformer -

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USA - QSC Audio has introduced the latest and most powerful addition to the RMX Series power amplifier line - the RMX 5050. Incorporating QSC's reputation for road-worthy reliability, the RMX 5050 has been engineered and built to deliver high quality audio performance with maximum levels of sustained power, say QSC.

The flagship of the RMX Series, the RMX 5050 has a three-tier, Class H design - and due to component upgrades boasts 25% higher peak power than its smaller sibling, the RMX 4050HD. The amplifier delivers 1100W per channel at 8 ohms, 1800W per channel at 4 ohms, and 2500W per channel at 2 ohms (EIA rated - stereo). It also offers selectable low frequency filters (30Hz or 50Hz) to protect speakers and increase headroom, as well as high-current toroidal transformers for increased 2-ohm power and lower noise.

As with other models in the RMX range, the RMX 5050 features

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USA - Light Stream Controls' new DMX Programmer is a 64-channel portable, tabletop intelligent lighting controller. The console weighs 4.5lbs and is capable of controlling eight intelligent scanners of up to eight channels each.

The DMX Programmer offers features geared toward the mobile DJ or lighting designer. The controller includes a compact memory flash card slot enabling users to back-up and save their programs, it also features a joystick controlling fixture pan and tilt. The DMX Programmer can be used to control fog effects and is equipped with a fog machine trigger button, which is compatible with selected American DJ fog machines, including the Master Blaster 1000, Stallion, Vaporizer, Vapor Flow, Fog Storm 1200 and Fog Storm 1700.

The console is capable of handling up to 96 scenes in 24 pages and comes with four pre-programmed chases of 99 steps each. Other features

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USA - Gefen, a developer of computer interconnectivity solutions for professional and personal computer users worldwide, is currently pioneering a full line of DVI and HDTV (High Definition Television) products that enable digital video signals to be split, switched and extended.

Gefen has recently released two new ex-tend-it switchers: the 2x1 HDTV Switcher and the 4x1 HDTV Switcher. Both expand the functionality and compatibility of HD displays by allowing them to access two or four digital video sources - supporting home theatre, multimedia presentation, entertainment, education and similar audio/video applications by streamlining systems behind the scenes.

In operation, they enable one HDTV display to access either two or four digital video sources at any time without unplugging and replugging devices. Installation is simple and requires the user to plug the video sources

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The Netherlands - After extensive beta-testing in recent months and the launch of "the Ribbon" line-array at the PLASA show in London, Alcons Audio is now shipping the first product of its L-series product range, the LR16. This is an active two-way line-source loudspeaker system, to be used in vertical arrays, either in stacked or flown configuration. The compact, flexible design makes it the ideal system for small to medium-sized applications, and with a maximum SPL of 135dB per unit, the LR16 is also suitable for larger applications, when used in extended arrays.

The L-series has been designed with a 'total system approach' including speakers, amplifiers, processing and logistics, with the main design goal being the creation of a versatile system that would also make a sensible investment for smaller rental companies. 'The Ribbon' system can be scaled from (part of)

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USA - Symetrix, provider of signal processing for the professional audio and installed sound markets, is shipping new upgrades to the SymNet Audio Matrix family of products including version 4.0 of the SymNet Designer software application and new hardware.

SymNet Designer 4.0 adds a new level of flexibility and capability to the successful SymNet platform. New features include a revamped system architecture with 1,000 presets, dynamic feedback control with Feedback Fighter and notch filter modules, additional levels off security, power failure indicator, and nine more matrix mixer modules, which further expand the already comprehensive feature set of the system. Improvements in navigation, labelling, communication, graphics, and firmware management contribute to easier and more straightforward system design and layout.

SymNet now has digital I/O functionality thanks to the int

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UK - Martin Professional's Mania DC1 is the first effect in the company's series of Mania DJ lights. Ideal for shows, clubs or simply your own personal party, it projects decorative fluid lighting effects. The unit has three selectable colours plus white, as well as split colour options; a variable focus also allows you to frost and blur the projected image while a variable speed of effect gives the option of ranging moods - from a silent trickle to a surging waterfall. Unlike most lighting fixtures on the market the DC1 has no duty cycle, which means there are no cool-down periods.

(Lee Baldock)

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USA - Chauvet's Orbiter RG is a three-channel, DMX-512 barrel laser with red and green 4.9mW laser diodes and laser sky effects. The barrel swivels 180° and rotates continuously clockwise and counterclockwise. The unit is capable of projecting a choice of four green effects, four red effects or six red and green effects. It features a surface-coated mirror to enhance luminosity and has sound-activated programs built-in, which are accessed automatically when the DMX signal is lost. The unit is linkable via Master/Slave, is programmable via any universal DMX-512 controller and cooled by an internal fan. It features a micro-step motor for smoother operation and a digital LCD display. Orbiter RG is an FDA-registered Class 3R laser.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - The Mania DC2 is the third fixture and the second decorative effect in Martin Professional's Mania series. The fixture projects images of flickering flames, and has a variable focus that allows the user to blur the edges of the projected image, plus a variable speed of the flame effect to change the projections from a flicker to an inferno.

According to Martin Pro, its R&D team has once again produced a product which offers high class features and performance at an affordable price. It comes in a durable yet stylish symmetrical housing complete with hanging bracket that also serves as a carrying handle. Attractive to the eye, trendy graphics complete the cool look.

Mania will appeal to the independent music lovers who crave innovation and uniqueness at a good price - DJs, musicians, partygoers, concertgoers, clubbers - and is designed for wherever people want to have fu

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UK / Australia - Coemar DeSisti Australia has announced the availability of the latest addition to studio suspension equipment from Doughty Engineering is a range of two- and three-spring pantographs, designed to be lightweight and compact, with strength, safety and ease of use being the major design criteria.

Eight models are available, with travel ranges from 2.2m to 5m. Features include a comprehensive range of end fittings, an easy to use design, compact closed height, heavy gauge high tensile side arms, and heavy duty cable clips to take one power plus signal lead.

Used to suspend the Pantographs from fixed or rolling pipe grids and barrel hoists, the new range of lightweight cast aluminum barrel trolleys from Doughty is also available. These are designed to roll along 48 to 51mm diameter tubes and are supplied as standard with a socket to accept TV spigots (28-29mm). Bra

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UK - NXT has announced that SoundVu technology has won the 2003 SID/Information Display Magazine Display Material or Component of the Year Silver Award. Sponsored by SID and Information Display Magazine, the awards target the industry responsible for designing and manufacturing the displays that give life to television sets, notebook computers, desktop computer monitors, cell phones, PDAs, DVD players, and many other office-based, home-based, and portable electronic devices.

SoundVu technology allows manufacturers to bring sound and vision together by turning the display screen into a loudspeaker. The technology involves the optimal positioning of exciters at the 'invisible' edge of a screen and the controlled integration of a vibrating screen with the main body of a display product to achieve the best synchronization of image and sound.

SoundVu technology can be applied to a

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USA - OptiLED, the manufacturer of LED lighting systems, received an honourable mention for debuting product/promising prototype of the year for its recently introduced LED linear light at last month's LDI show in Orlando, Florida.

"This honour validates OptiLED's leadership in integrating advances in electronics, optical technology and product design to create LED offerings that are setting the pace for the future of this fast-emerging marketplace," said John Nylander, president of OptiLED. "Both our new LED linear light and our CHIP linear optical array have earned the recognition of the lighting industry, a clear message OptiLED is creating new and innovative applications for LED in the professional lighting, architectural and amusement industries."

OptiLED specializes in integrating electronics and high-precision optical technology to enhance the perfo

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UK - Klark Teknik has introduced the all-new DN100 active Direct Injection (DI) box. This is a ground-up re-design that maintains KT's unswerving dedication to engineering excellence in design and sonic performance.

Klark Teknik international sales manager Dave Wiggins says: "It's easy to overlook the importance of utility items like DI boxes, but the fact is that a great-sounding DI box is a key element of a great-sounding system. It's all too common to see folks plugging thousands of pounds' worth of keyboards, basses or electro-acoustic guitars into cheap DI boxes and then wondering where their sound went."

KT tells PLASA Media is conducted extensive blind listening tests to select the best transformer for the new unit, and then engineered it specifically to withstand life on the road. It is fully certified to IEC60068, which tests the unit's resistance to shock a

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Australia - Coemar De Sisti Australia has announced its appointment as a distributor for Interactive Technologies, the Florida, USA-based manufacturer of professional stage lighting control products and accessories.

Interactive Technologies' products include the Figment DMX - a Palm OS hand-held DMX control solution designed to bridge the gap between handheld DMX test equipment and full-sized desktop consoles; the Radio DMX - a plug-and-play wireless DMX transceiver which allows the operation of lighting instruments in locations where conventional DMX data cables may be impractical or inconvenient; the Sidewinder DMX - a portable DMX processor with the power of a console built into a miniature package; and MicroTech DMX - a DMX tool with all the features needed to solve tricky DMX problems with digital dimmers, moving lights, colour scrollers and virtually anything else that use

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USA - The Pocket Console, from Texas-based DSP&L, is an inexpensive, small and portable DMX-512 theatrical lighting console, designed to be hand-held. Levels are set using eight faders - each with an associated bump button. 512 dimmer addresses are patchable to any of the eight faders, and the unit is powered by a 9V battery or by a 120V AC power supply. DMX output is through a 12" cable to a 5-pin female XLR connector.

Each of the eight 'bump buttons' have two functions: in the Normal mode, the bump button takes the associated fader to 100%. In the Patch mode, the bump button patches the DMX dimmer address shown in the dimmer window to the associated fader, while an additional bump button, labeled Unpatch, is for unpatching DMX addresses. Unpatched, the level sent to these dimmers is zero. Last and Next buttons are located below the dimmer display, for selecting the next o

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Australia -The popularity of LSC Lighting Systems' maXim lighting control desks continues with further prestigious sales announced by the company. Rohan Thornton, Head of Lighting at GTV9 Television in Melbourne, commented: "I was just blown away . . . we needed a console that was not only easy to use for our many freelancers, but had to have enough features and power to do some real complex shows. The maXim filled the bill superbly - plenty of faders, the ability to record so many looks and grab them on the fly, the quick access to create effects with moving lights, the access to palettes and presets and the ease to overlay them on scenes is really incredible! It's as simple or as complex as it needs to be. The console novice can work one fader one light, through to a few moving lights and a lot of dimmer channels. Its' extreme versatility is one of it's great features."

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UK - The largest curve projection screen ever assembled in the UK will be unveiled at a conference held at the Park Lane Hilton in January, claim audio-visual specialist Quadrant Visual Solutions. The rear projection screen, which will be used to show PowerPoint presentations and sales literature, will be assembled by Quadrant for an event that is being held in the Grand Ballroom of the London's Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.

Three projection units will display images onto the 12m by 3m screen. Quadrant estimate that it will take up to 18 hours to install the equipment. "We had been providing AV support for this particular client's events for about six years and each year we try to make our sets bigger and better than the last," says Quadrant's events manager, Mark Oakland: "The decision to use what we believe to be the largest ever curved projection screen in the cou

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UK / USA - Trantec Systems' revolutionary S6000 miniature radio microphone system has scooped an EDDY Award for Best Sound Product of 2004. The EDDY Awards, now in its 12th year, recognizes new products for their technical excellence in entertainment design and represents one of the most prestigious industry awards in the US.

This is the S6000's second accolade since its launch earlier in 2003, having been awarded Best Sound Product at this year's ABTT show in London. BBM Trantec's managing director Sho Kudo commented: "We are thrilled to have won an Eddy - it means that the S6000 has been recognized on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. We're looking forward to seeing the product on Broadway and to it being received as positively as it has already been in London's West End."

The S6000 was among five new products released in 2003, which have applications in the theatr

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UK - New from Peavey the QF 215 and Q 2151 15-band, constant Q, 2/3 octave equalizers, both offering high specifications at entry level prices, are backed by a five-year warranty. Featuring a 25Hz 16 kHz bandwidth, quarter-inch jack and XLR balanced inputs/outputs, the 2U space rack mounting Peavey QF 215 offers ±15dB of cut and boost on each band and 40Hz low-cut filter. Other features include bypass switches on each channel, ±21dBu max input/output noise level, output level LED display, 40mm sliders, a noise floor of 98dBV and internal power supply. The 1U rack-mounting Q 2151 offers switchable 6dB/12dB boost/cut, switchable 40Hz low-cut filter on each channel, an output level display on each channel and 20mm sliders.

(Lee Baldock)

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USA - Crest Audio has announced a number of new additions to its range of pro audio products. Firstly, the X Series consoles offer tailor-made solutions for fixed installations, churches, stadiums, live sound reinforcement, broadcasting and corporate AV applications. Benefiting from the R&D behind the company's flagship V12 console, the X Series consoles offer superior sonic performance and build quality combined with intuitive control surfaces, say Crest.

Also new is the X Rack Series consoles, which address a wide range of applications including project studios, churches, broadcasting, and live sound reinforcement. These compact, feature filled, rack-mounting mixers achieve a high rejection rate of RF interference and ground-related noise, and exhibit less than ±30 degrees of input to output phase shift. Other features include XLR connectors on all primary inputs and outputs

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Belgium - Le Maitre reports that its new world patented Stadium Hazer was well received at the recent ACF show in Brussels, where it was shown by Dirk de Graeve from the newly-formed Dees of Brussels.

The ACF show is held every second year on the site of the old Worlds Fair and is dominated by the Atomium - a huge, vaulted and well-lit space. After only a few minutes' operation, the Stadium Hazer was able to give the struggling show lighting maximum exposure, much to the delight of the exhibitors. Le Maitre's Rick Wilson explains: "The results were truly spectacular - we created a fine haze without the 'foggy' effect that one would associate with smoke machines."

Le Maitre also reports that several hire companies have ordered the Stadium Hazer, together with the new Dry Icer Pro, which when coupled with the Speedfogger Pro, was able to carpet the area in white clouds

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USA - Chauvet has launched a new gobo effect unit, the DJ Squeeze. The four-channel DMX-512 fixture comes with 14 gobos plus open: four glass, eight monochromatic, one bi-colour and one quad-coloured. The unit allows patterns to seemingly inflate and deflate, bringing movement to dancefloor effects. Other effects include strobing, rotation, gobo bounce and blackout. Image sharpness is adjusted with manual focus control. Built-in stand alone programs are beat-activated and the fixture is programmable via any universal DMX controller. DJ Squeeze is cooled by an internal fan and automatically enters stand-alone mode when the DMX signal is lost. Other features include micro-stepping motors for smoother movements, a thermal switch and a 250W lamp (ELC3 24V), Switchable between 110V or 230V.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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