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Also new is a Sidewinder Bluetooth Module that easily adds Bluetooth wireless functionality to the company's Sidewinder family of DMX interfaces.

With Figment 5.1 running on a Bluetooth-enabled PDA, Figment can be used to focus fixtures, tech moving lights, run show files, perform diagnostics, view console channel levels and more, by wirelessly connecting to a Sidewinder DMX interface that has been outfitted with a Sidewinder Bluetooth Module.

Adding a Bluetooth module to the Sidewinder DMX interface allows a PDA running Figment DMX with built-in Bluetooth

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The PC controller mirrors the operation of the units themselves, allowing instant and simultaneous online control of up to 64 channels of EQ from a laptop, tablet computer or compatible device. The unique 'FastNav' feature allows access to any function of any channel with just two button clicks, making control of even the largest systems quick and simple. The software has been extensively beta-tested on numerous events and tours with excellent results.

The Graphical User Interface is intuitive and straightforward to use. The Homepage provides a composite view of the overall operation of any channel and full real-time metering is pro

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14 March 2016

New limiting and compression algorithms in Mastering 6000 include MD4, featuring a five-band stereo and MS processor with linear phase split filter topology, an updated Brickwall Limiter that prevents listening fatigue and distortion using internal sample rates of up to 480 kHz (five times upsampling) and new custom A/D and D/A conversion

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14 March 2016

Both are divided into two swivel-mounted sections. The Par 36 blinders have been completed by the new 9-Lite and 8-Lite circle versions. In addition, the complete product range includes the 8-Lite blinder 4 x 2, which offers the possibility to achieve the popular fan-shaped effect when using ACL lamps. It is also available with a yoke to mount it horizontally or vertically.

(Lee Baldock)

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14 March 2016

One of the major new releases in Steinberg's 20th anniversary year, WaveLab 5 now encompasses a full set of DVD Audio mastering and authoring tools, making WaveLab 5 the first and currently only application to support both CD-Audio and DVD Audio formats within a unified interface. WaveLab 5 is also the first and currently only application to combine all aspects of stereo and multi-channel high-resolution audio editing, processing, mastering and DVD-Audio authoring/burning.

Arnd Kaiser, Steinberg's senior product manager for Music Technology commented: "We are, of course, very proud to be

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14 March 2016

Pro-Gaffer is one of the best vinyl coated cloths available and is used by leading movie technicians and engineers worldwide. The advantages over Scapa 3101 are that the range offers 20 standard colours plus a superior matt surface thus reducing light reflection. Vinyl coated cloth tapes offer advanced performance in both high and low temperature applications and a high adhesive weight ensures a strong hold for extreme conditions such as 'off shore location-filming' and extreme rigging and fixing. Pro-Gaffer now companions Permacel P665 within the ever-growing Le Mark waterproof cloth based specialist tape range.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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14 March 2016

By offering a more specific set of functions, the LCM220v2 provides Digigram on-board audio processing and features at a lower price point than comparable cards in Digigram's PCX range. Full duplex, the card offers simultaneous and independent record and playback capabilities, as well as real-time, simultaneous MPEG Layer I and Layer II compression and decompression during record and playback.

New features include 24-bit converters, analog and digital level control on the outputs, short length PCI format (175 mm or 6.875"), as well as Universal PCI bus (5V, 5V+3.3

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The DDA requires that theatre venues should be able to provide subtitles or captioning and signed performances for hearing impaired patrons and audio description for partially sighted and blind patrons. The key to the solution is to offer dual-channel systems either through Infrared or radio frequency-based systems, which can simultaneously transmit hearing reinforcement and audio description.

The PT1, originally designed for multi-

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14 March 2016

The Technical Focus article will also go on to provide a round-up of chain hoist motors and their control systems. The review will examine standards and safety,

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14 March 2016

GDS selected NextWindow for its touchscreen technology after GDS's research into the touch solutions available for large interactive displays identified NextWindow's technology as being superior in performance over other touch technologies on the market, say the company. This new joint venture will enable both companies to combine their unrivalled manufacturing and design capabilities to deliver touchscreen displays of unparalleled quality and innovation to industry s

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14 March 2016

Interactive, airborne projection screens will find many uses within the entertainment industry and in out-of-home advertising (interactive, walk-through advertisements in airports, malls etc). Because fog screens are unbreakable, they are especially useful in applications intended for the public, such as information screens. The company also points to the need for sterile touch-screen communication devices in hospitals and factory clean rooms, which could potentially be satisfied by the interactive fog screens.

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Each Elevation 1+ Variable Speed hoist controller allows the variable speed running and full positional control of an electric chain hoist via an RS485-based protocol. The unit itself also incorporates a full variable-speed manual control plus remote handset control for basic running. Units can be daisy-chained together for easy set-up of multi-point lifts.

Summit is using Kinesys' Vector Motion Control software as the primary show control. Vector is a fully-featured motion control sequencing system that c

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This is the second software release by the recently re-organized Hog development team, following just two months after the release of v1.3.5. Since the departure of several developers in January, High End Systems has been quick to build a new development team. While several of the original developers still occupy the London office, most of the new team is based in the

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Neo One enables clubbers to instantly interact with each other, or the DJ. The system enables a text or picture message to be sent from the clubber's phone to large plasma or projection screens around the venue, which everyone can read. A dedicated control centre monitors every text, to ensure they comply with the club's moderation policy. Once cleared by the system, the message appears on screen within 15 seconds.

Neo One can also be used for internal promotions, such as forthcoming club nights or special drink prices. In addition to this, say ESL, the system can be us

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Imre Pesti, general director of Budapest-based Raymax said: "We required a lighting solution that offered a lower power requirement than traditional lighting sources so that we could eliminate forced cooling and noise. Lumileds' Luxeon LEDs combine the brightness of conventional lighting with the small footprint, long life and other advantages of LEDs. The Luxeon last the fixture's lifetime so there is no requirement for specialist disassembly or cleaning [and] there are no openings on the body of the fixture.

Each fixture utilizes 90 Luxeon LEDs in blue, green, amber and red to create a fast and fl

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New features of the software include full audit capabilities and management functions enabling operators to control where and when messages are displayed, at the touch of a button. The software is designed to alert network operators if the displays are not being utilized to their full capacity, maximizing the ROI with digital screen networks. Dynamax's development director, Howard Smith, comments: "To make best use of digital screen technology you

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14 March 2016

The second new addition, the Pork Chopper, is an economical method of increasing the total number of control channels of a Flying Pig Systems Wholehog II con

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One of the current trends in commercial installations is the requirement for more power. The MXA Series mixer/amplifiers deliver on that promise having been built on the bedrock of the CMA Series, but offering improvement with four more powerful models: 35W, 75W, 150W, or 300W power amplification, each in a 2 RU space. Each model in the series provides a six-input mic/line mixer with an integral power amplifier, including an output transformer for delivering rated power into direct or distribute

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The added functionality includes improved support for hardware controllers. New in Cubase SL, Cubase SX and Nuendo 2.2 is support for the Mackie Control Universal Extender units, in addition to the current support for the main Mackie Control unit. Multiple Extender units can be added to a Mackie Control to offer direct access to channels in Cubase SX, Cubase SL and Nuendo. The Generic Remote area of all three applications has also seen an overhaul, with control for a full set of functions now implemented in

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14 March 2016

The DN-X1500 is the world's first 12" four-channel DJ mixer to offer 8-channel input matrix control - and the latest addition to Denon's leading range of professional DJ equipment.

(Lee Baldock)

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The RoadGear 160 and 260 have an output capacity of 160 and 260W as well as four and six channel powered mixers respectively. Features common to both models include 2-band EQ, XLR inputs with universal phantom power, a digital effects processor, 3-band equ

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The MlW66 is designed for discreet placement and easy mounting in areas where high-definition in-fill sound is required. It features a built in 70/100V module and includes a six-step variable output volume. A 1" polycarbonate dome tweeter and 6.5" propylene woofer provide 90° x 90° dispersion and outstanding sound quality, says Mach. It includes an easy-to-use and secure mounting system, as well as simple press-release terminals for fast connection.

The MIW66 is suited to a wide range of wall cavity or ceiling cavity installations - venues of all sizes, conference rooms, retail stores and mor

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14 March 2016

The new NX242 offers all the generic functions of a digital loudspeaker controller, but its real value is its precision interface with Nexo loudspeakers. Acoustically matched to each Nexo component, the NX242 uses complex software algorithms and precision circuits to provide flexible loudspeaker management and enable increased sound pressure and operational reliability.

For the first time, a Nexo digital controller is able to offer flexible networking options. Through use of the optional NXtension Expander Board, the NX242's functionality can be enhanced by Digigram's

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Thanks to the "two in one" design, priority function relevant to the inputs is active on the output selected only, by not affecting the other output bus. Input one has overall priority (voice or contact activated) and can be used for emergency paging; Inputs two and three together can be set with priority on Inputs four to nine.

RCF has also launched a new 1000 series of PA amplifiers. The AM1122 is a five input mixer amplifier offering 120W of amplification into either 70V/100V line or four-ohms low impedance cir