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ARX: new V.8 product CD-ROM

Details: 14 March 2016

Australia - ARX Systems, the Australian pro audio manufacturer, has announced the release of the new V.8 Pro Audio Product Guide CD-ROM, featuring full and updated details on all current ARX products, including the new AudioBox audio interface series and Driveline column array loudspeaker series. The new CD also includes an updated Technical Resource Section covering audio applications and general audio information. To see a copy of the new CD-ROM, please just email your postal address to ARX at the e-mail below.

(Lee Baldock)

Pixel Range expands at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - James Thomas's Pixel LED division launches four new products at PLASA 2004 following the brand's most successful year to date. Sharing the stand with its core business colleagues from both American and British manufacturing operations, along with the new Pixel products being launched, the JTE team will be showing a selection of the industry standard JTE products, including trussing, ground support systems and its diverse range of theatrical lanterns.

Firstly the PixelPAR 24ec (enhanced control), a high power projector, utilizing twenty-four 1-3W Luxeon emitters in RGB and amber, thus providing a full spectrum output. The lightsource is the same as the popular PixelPAR 90(A) architectural fitting, and the unit uses the same streamlined mechanical housing. Taking advantage of new 3W blue and green LEDs combined with the 1W red and, for the first time, an amber emitter. The st

Rock Solid Ethernet

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Rock Solid Ethernet is a new book by Artistic Licence managing director, Wayne Howell. Ethernet technology is becoming commonplace in entertainment technology. This means that end users, specifiers, designers and engineers need to know the rules: What can you do? What can't you do? So what can you get away with?Rock Solid Ethernet is split into three sections, discussing the technology from the perspective of end users and specifiers, system installers and manufacturers and designers. Subjects covered range from making an RJ45 cable through network topology to the use of radio links. This book is laid out in a style that allows the reader to quickly find the answers to their questions.

Howell commented: "Over the past few years I have looked for a concise reference on the subject of Ethernet. Somewhat to my surprise I was unable to find what I wanted! There are many go

Protection Headset: The PH-100 and PH-200

Details: 14 March 2016

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DHA introduces Lightbrush at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - DHA Lighting, specialists in entertainment and architectural lighting, will introduce the Derksen Lightbrush colour-mixing architectural washlight system at this year's PLASA Show.

Lightbrush is a modular, colour-mixing system that uses three coloured (red/green/blue), energy-efficient fluorescent tubes to allow the creation of 16.7 million colours. Ideal for providing even washes of light and colour, Lightbrush can be successfully used where the throw available for lighting is less than 500mm.

Available in lengths from 636mm up to 1546mm, they are all housed in lightweight, rugged aluminium cases and designed for indoor or outdoor use. Cube and tower configurations are also available. Lightbrush units are controlled by Lightbrush controller modules, which may be programmed using the Lightbrush hand-held remote unit or controlled via the DMX512 lighting protocol.

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Muzak settles on Stardraw A/V

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Stardraw.com and Dove Net Technologies have announced that background music provider Muzak has opted to standardize its proposal-generation and audio systems design and documentation procedure on Stardraw A/V and The Project System. Originally known for its infamous 'elevator music', today Muzak provides sophisticated music, voice and sound systems to over 350,000 clients worldwide. Drawing from a vast library of over 1.5 million CDs, the company has an ever-evolving pool of original music programs that can be tailored to the client's specific requirements. Over 100 million people hear Muzak every day, be it in Gap or McDonalds or countless private homes and businesses.

The Project System brings to the table a flexible estimating platform that will be used by the National Accounts Division of Muzak to speed up its estimating process on system installations around the count

Beyma: new models at PLASA 2004

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Beyma will present new models at the PLASA 2004 Trade Fair with its solution for Line Array design as the main innovative product. The new items included in the Beyma 2004 catalogue provide a response to the growing demand for very light and powerful loudspeakers.

The greatest innovation is the WL5, which Beyma launches to the market as the best solution for the high frequency design of Line Array Systems. This model is composed of two components: A specially designed high frequency compression driver, based in the CP-755/ND but in a much more compact size for optimum assembling, with 108dB and 80 W AES, and a simple but effective wave guide which transforms the circular aperture of the compression driver into a rectangular surface, without excessive angle aperture to provide minimum vertical dispersion to the acoustic wavefront. The design fulfills the curvature requiremen

New from Kling & Freitag

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Introduced at the ProLight+Sound 2004 exhibition in Frankfurt, the Line 212-SP, with integrated active electronics and the new SW 215E and SW215E-SP subwoofers, are now available, say manufacturer Kling & Freitag.

Like the passive version, the Line 212-SP is available as a 65° and a 90° version. One unique feature of the Line 212 Systems is the patented FLC technology which causes a targeted dispersion pattern which already begins in the lower frequency spectrum. If necessary, the horn-loaded extremely compact full-range system Line 212 can be supplemented with additional subwoofers. The new double 15" subwoofer SW 215E, also available as an SP version (self-powered), is especially well-suited for this. Using stacking foot grooves on the top and the side of the SW 215E, the Line 212 systems can be set up for stand-alone or cluster use. Both systems can be opera

Fifty Line long-throw system from dB

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - dB Technologies new electronically-controlled active system, Fifty Line, is a flexible and compact PA system with three main components. The FL10 passive high frequency speaker, equipped with a horn loaded 10" woofer and a B&C 1" pressure driver (coaxially mounted). dB has used its long history and experience in plastics to develop this horn and this is reflected in the weight, sound and output pressure of the system. The 1" driver has been specially designed and manufactured for the unit to achieve an smooth frequency and dispersion.

FL15 is the mid-bass of the system, incorporating both a 500W/RMS power amp and a 300 +100 W/RMS power amp, used to power the FL 10, by way of a four-channel speaker cable. The result of combining the two units is a complete full-range speaker system.

FL18 sub-bass is a bass reflex unit driven by an 18" B&C woofer, togeth

New from Compulite at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Stagetec Distribution will again be sharing a stand with Compulite at the PLASA show, helping with the launch of a range of new products, these will include the first showing of the new Vector Green console, the smallest in the range, but with the same power and flexibility of the larger versions. Vector Green still utilizes two powerful processors to ensure maximum stability and has all the features of the larger consoles with one built-in colour touch screen and one external monitor, 10 playback faders, a separate crossfade playback, four on-board DMX outputs and a further 12 over Ethernet. Vector Green is designed to follow on from the popular SparkTOP system by providing an extremely light and portable, yet powerful control console. It will be supplied complete with a clip-on cover to enable it to be easily carried around.

The Vector iControl is designed around the Comp

Vivien rendering for GQ Awards, created by David Stewart of Stage Electrics.

Cast Software previews Vivien

Details: 14 March 2016

Canada / USA - Cast Software introduced Vivien, a new software application for event and meeting design, at Event Solutions in Washington last week. The new product was received with overwhelming response, say Cast.

Vivien is an integrated solution for event design and rollout, designed to meet the needs of planners and designers servicing corporate events, special functions, incentive meetings, tradeshows and parties. The program is built on a specialized CAD engine that allows users to design any space in 3D. The Vivien 3D library contains a comprehensive collection of items, including tables, chairs, décor, AV, architectural, banquet, and staging items. Users simply click and drag the items into their virtual space. Everything is tracked by a database and paperwork component for issuing floor plans, layouts, reports, order sheets, schedules, and renderings.

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Muse launches a first with Receptor

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Newly-formed Muse Research has launched with Receptor, a sophisticated but simple-to-operate VST instrument and effects player for studio and live applications. The problem with many VST instruments and effects is that they are difficult to use and set-up, but the Receptor's intuitive front panel with knob controls, makes it easy. But the 2U rack-mountable, multi-timbral sound and effects Receptor makes the task of using plug-ins as easy as "dial and play". Using proprietary Muse software, Receptor can run VST software from the best developers in the world without the complexity and fragility of a computer.

Receptor's mixer-like architecture combines up to 16 different audio sources, which can be either internal VSTi instruments or external analogue/digital inputs. Each source is then routed through its own inline effects matrix, allowing three VST plug-ins to be

Production Services upgrades its amps

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Production Services has announced the upgrading of its SP Series power amplifiers - despite the fact that the existing designs have provided sterling service with only one breakdown (due to operator problems) over the last 12 months from all the SP Series amps in use worldwide, say the company.

The changes start with the front plate, machined from 10mm thick aluminium block. Superior airflow has been achieved as well as making the amplifier more robust. According to the manufacturer, everything about the amplifiers has been upgraded from transparent output limiting through components to general design and layout. The result, the company says, is improved reliability and sonic performance - with no price increase.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

Dynaudio adds subwoofers to AIR series

Details: 14 March 2016

Denmark - Dynaudio Acoustics has introduced AIR Base 12 and AIR Base 24, two new powerful active subwoofers featuring an original 12" driver specifically designed for low frequency reproduction and tight impulse response. AIR Base 12 features 500W into a single 12" driver and AIR Base 24 features 700W of amplification into two 12" drivers. With these latest additions to the series, AIR System owners have even more options for selecting the right subwoofer for the size of their monitor system. The AIR Base 12 and AIR Base 24 subwoofers will ship in September 2004.

Dynaudio Acoustics has put great effort into designing a pair of subwoofers that are able to withstand resonance within the enclosure due to low-end frequency response, thus ensuring a more precise output. With a total frequency response of 22Hz - 200Hz and a 500W amplifier, AIR Base 12 delivers a lot of

The Chroma-Q Color Block DB4 LED fixture.

A.C.'s new innovations at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A.C. Lighting is set for another exciting show at this year's PLASA exhibition, where several major product launches and new distribution lines will be unveiled on the stand. Two new lighting products receive their official trade show launch at PLASA, and set new benchmarks in their fields of LED and lighting console design, say the company.

The Chroma-Q Color Block DB4 LED fixture features a modular design, comprehensive fixing options and advanced effects engine, allowing users to create a versatile LED system using stock of just one fixture type. The product will be shown its many configurations and fixing options.

Also launching this year from Chroma-Q is the 4Play - a fault-tolerant, self-healing 4-way DMX buffer designed to fully isolate all outputs from each other. Supplied with 4 x 5 pin connectors, each output is separately generated and boosted from the origin

Denon kit protection with UDG bags

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Denon's flagship DN-S5000 CD player, with turntable, along with its tabletop companion, the DN-S3000, can now be road-protected. Leading DJ bag supplier, UDG, has been commissioned to produce purpose-designed, padded shoulder bags for the two popular products.

Manufactured in a heavy nylon weave - with a generous provision of pockets - the bags incorporate the famous Denon DJ graphic. Now in production, the new bags will be available from distributors with effect from this month's PLASA Show in London.

Said D&M Pro Europe's David Atkinson: "This is the first time we have supplied kit with their own bespoke, branded bags, and I must say they look fabulous." UDG (Ultimate DJ Gear) started out four years a go with the production of the SoftBag. Many DJs - such as Tiesto, Carl Cox and Paul van Dyk - are using its products, and using this feedback UDG is striving tow

Out Board's DM Series hoist controllers

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Out Board has launched the all-new DM Series of chain hoist rigging motor controllers, configured in 4- and 8-channel versions to manage Direct Control hoists such as Verlinde, Chainmaster and the new Columbus McKinnon direct control hoists.

As with the company's established CM-Series Low Voltage controllers, the DM4 and DM8 are each packaged in rugged, compact (3U) rackmount chassis, ideal for touring, theatre, corporate, festival or installation applications. Like the CM-Series, both controllers are automation-ready for integration with intelligent rigging control systems such as the IBEXtm Programmable Hoist Controller.

Direction control is available via front panel switches or by optional remote handset, plus remote and linkable GO and E-stop functions. The DM4 four-channel unit has Cee-type output connectors and the DM8 has Socapex-type connectors; truss-mounting spl

Audio Design Services at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - A complete range of voice alarm loudspeakers to cover all requirements of BS5839 has been developed by Audio Design Services, and will be launched at the PLASA Show at Earls Court. The Omega ceiling loudspeakers have been designed by British engineers with installation engineers also playing a part in the provision of labour saving fitting devices. Fire domes have cable entries to the side as well as to the top giving at least four inches of extra headroom when required. The easy removable ceramic terminal block with integral heat fuse makes termination of MICC speedy and simple. The surface ceiling loudspeaker, which also acts as an effective wall loudspeaker, has a unique fitting assembly allowing 'first fix' to be achieved in minutes just leaving the actual loudspeaker to be snapped into position when required.

All loudspeakers have been analyzed in the EASE computer for

Scene Change at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Leading digital media specialist Scene Change today announces the arrival of the next generation of the acclaimed Hippotizer digital media server family by Green Hippo. The current Hippotizer range has proved enormously popular since its launch at PLASA 2003, with applications ranging from nightclubs and events around the world to stage shows such as the new musical Mary Poppins, opening soon in London's West End.

The new Hippotizer family builds on that success, offering new functionality and increased power to meet the expectations of even the most demanding designer, and further stretching the possibilities of digital media. At the same time, the Hippotizer remains rugged, reliable and easy to use.

The new Hippotizer family consists of three members all built around the same Generation 2 technology. All three offer a fully hardware-accelerated graphics engine

JBL launches Vertec tools at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - JBL Professional today announced the availability of a new suite of system design and operation tools for use with Vertec line array systems. All-new DSP presets, expanded array DLL's for use in EASE 4.0 acoustical modeling software, and an upgraded version of JBL's Line Array Calculator are included in the package.

The new system user tools include the release of JBL's new Version 3.0 digital signal processing library of presets for Vertec systems. Offering incremental improvements in acoustical performance, the new presets provide improved mutual-coupling characteristics, both on and off axis, for arrays of all sizes, say JBL. Phase linearity between the low and mid frequency sections has been improved for all models, offering better coherence throughout the crossover region. Passband filters have been optimized to reduce minimum-phase effects, and reduce the number of e.

Inition launches Autostereoscopic Monitors

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - London-based 3D imaging specialists Inition, on their PLASA debut, scored a show first by unveiling new large-scale autostereoscopic plasma screens which show 3D images without requiring the viewer to wear 3D glasses. Early generations of autostereoscopic screens had a very narrow viewing angle whereas the new types can be viewed from virtually any angle.

The company, which sells 3D video creation and imaging systems and is itself a specialist 3D content creator for a host of blue-chip clients, is showing LCD monitors which display stereoscopic video via a special interlaced video signal format. Each screen is retro-fitted with a filter which creates the illusion of a 3D image that appears to leap out of the screen.

The screens join the company's existing range of stereoscopic imaging devices, which includes a Sharp laptop - the first laptop available off the shelf with

Digidesign launches venue

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Digidesign today unveiled its first foray into the live sound mixing market with the launch of the Venue digital console. Major features include high sound quality with 48-bit internal processing, a versatile and expandable digital mix engine and the ability to add to the console's standard feature set with plug-ins - a legacy of the manufacturer's long relationship with musicians via the Pro Tools recording studio series.

The standard package includes a 48-channel D-Show console, a full snapshot-based automation system which can store all console channel and parameter settings, channel facilities that include two dynamics processors, 4-band parametric EQ and delay and hand-calibrated microphone preamps.

Digidesign's expandable DSP mix engine architecture provides almost literally unlimited scope for adding effects and dynamics processors with plug-ins. The same effects

Funktion-One Unveils Radical 2-Way Speaker

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - In a PLASA showcase, loudspeaker innovators Funtion-One are using the PLASA Show to launch the Resolution 1, a standard sized loudspeaker aimed at the generic 2-way box market. The new product represents a radical departure from the norm in this market and the company claims it will "revolutionise the 2-way small box loudspeaker market."

The key component is a completely new 5 inch mid/high driver that eliminates the need for a compression driver, and lowers the LF crossover point to just 600Hz below which a ported 12 inch LF driver takes over. The 5 inch device, developed in-house at Function-One's Surrey, UK base, is mounted on a miniaturized, dedicated Axehead-loaded waveguide and the promise of the complete package is a combination of high efficiency and excellent projection and imaging.

The enclosure shape has been optimized to recess a wall bracket for n

XLNT launches InMotion 3D / Cyberhoist

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - The much-vaunted InMotion 3D / CyberHoist motion control system was unveiled at PLASA at the start of four days of demonstrations in the Warwick Hall at Earls Court. The complete system offers a unique combination of precision movement and user-friendly programming and its creators, Holland's XLNT Advanced Technologies, claims it is the most advanced motion control system available for the entertainment industry. It was first seen at the EBU Eurovision Song Contest 2004 and is now on its début world tour with Phil Collins in the USA through PRG Europe.

A complete InMotion 3D / CyberHoist system consists of InMotion 3D object-oriented software, an unlimited number of 1/2-tonne Verlinde CyberHoist motors, an Ethernet network (DataMotion), a dedicated power distribution system (PowerMotion) and the human element - a programmer/operator.

It is designed specifically for mov

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