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UK - Phonic's new Powerpod 865 Plus is now shipping in the UK and is available from, Shure Distribution UK. The Powerpod 865 Plus is a plastic moulded powered mixer incorporating 8 mic and 10 line inputs, with each channel featuring 3-band EQ (2 channels with sweepable mids), as well as monitor and effect sends. This ergonomically designed cabinet can be used as a desktop or rack-mounted (optional rack mount kit available) mixer. Other notable features include +48V phantom power, vocal elimination, feedback detection, solid Phonic system (sPs) speaker enhancement and two 300W power amplifiers. An integrated 24-bit digital multi-effect processor, features 16 programs with parameter, tap delay and foot switch control. For increased versatility and durability whilst on the road or on stage, the Powerpod 865 Plus also features a dual 45° angular plastic moulded cabinet that can be po

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USA - The Tandem Drive² Series of portable loudspeaker systems from Community consists of four cabinets: two full-range models that can be combined with either of two subwoofers. This mix-and-match arrangement offers portability, power, clarity, and versatility for DJ, corporate, worship, and live performance applications.

Each Tandem Drive² enclosure is protected with TufCoat, a tough finish that is highly resistant to knocks and scratches, and features ErgoGrip handles. Inside each box, proprietary LF drivers feature Community's new, patented, Cool-Coil technology and every model is internally safeguarded with DynaTech, a protection circuit which guarantees maximum output without the risk of speaker damage, say the company. Both full-range systems can be bi-amped without the need for an external crossover and include a midrange cut-boost switch for sound modelling on the fl

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Germany - Dynacord has introduced two new all-in-one compact mixers, the CMS 1000 and CMS 1600, described as offering 'touring performance in micro format'. The new mixers are equipped with high-quality input channels, two digital effects processors and dual graphic equalizers. With their 6 + 4 and 12 + 4 channel configurations respectively, the CMS 1000 and CMS 1600 represent a 'complete-drive' solution for active speakers as well as PA systems. With their compact dimensions, CMS mixing systems are, says the company, both easily transportable and simple to use. Having a digital effects section and graphic EQ on board also reduces setting up times, eliminating the cost and inconvenience of rack-mounting and patching separate units with additional cables.

Other features include high quality microphone pre-amps with a 60 dB gain range, 3-band channel EQs with semi-parametric mids,

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UK - Proel has announced the UK launch of its first digital switching power amplifiers - the PSW Series. Designed for touring applications, the PSW series has, says Proel, been engineered from the ground up to offer excellent sonic performance from these Class H designs, but also professional ruggedness and reliability. Two models are offered in the range, the 550 watt into 8 ohm PSW1800 and 800 watt into 8 ohm PSW2600, which differ only in output power, otherwise sharing the same advanced features and performance. Specifications include: 20Hz-20kHz response +/- 0.5dB, damping factor >500 @ 8Ohms and S/N 107dB. Both are 19" rackable designs, the PSW 1800 weighing 9kg (19.8lbs), the PSW2600 tipping the scales at 9.5kg (21lbs).

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UK - The Impression Series of loudspeakers incorporate stylish design with power and efficiency specs virtually unchallenged by any other speaker series on the market, say Shure Distribution.

This extensive range includes: 12" and 15" two-way FOH/floor monitor speakers, a dual 15" two-way FOH model plus 15" and 18" subwoofers. All of the speakers have been designed to feature amazing power handling abilities, as well as frequency response ranges. The speakers are fitted with professional speakon type connectors, as well as 1/4" phone jacks, are covered with hard-wearing black carpet and feature durable die-cast handles, plus most models can be pole mounted. The subwoofers feature built-in crossovers, as well as a phase inverting switch, ensuring bass sounds are reproduced flawlessly.

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UK - Bosch Security Systems has greatly extended the reach of its Praesideo digital public address and emergency sound system with the introduction of a new CobraNet networking interface unit. CobraNet extends operation to over 50km or more, making it ideal for surface and underground rail networks, tunnels and transport systems, sports arenas, airports and distributed buildings. Other potential applications are in large industrial plants, and other sizeable sites where more than the Praesideo maximum of 244 zones are required, or where longer distances have to be covered.

CobraNet allows two or more Praesideo systems to be linked for real-time uncompressed distributed digital audio over a 100Mbps fast Ethernet network. With this CobraNet functionality, the Praesideo can be used to distribute messages over much larger areas, a typical example is a railway or underground rail net

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Germany - As of the beginning of 2005, Lightpower's product range includes the new Major One Plus dimmer - an optimal solution for decentralized dimming and control systems, e.g. for installations with followspots. The new Major One Plus is the new version of the previous Major One dimmer. In contrast to the older model the new dimmer includes a slide potentiometer for easy operation.

It is also now possible to connect inductive loads up to 1kVA. The dimmer is delivered including remote control which can be used especially when working with followspots. If the dimmer with its output of 2kVA is used directly with the luminaire, only one power line for the DMX 512 control is required. The 230V can be taken directly at the place of installation. With its address, limit, switch and level functions, the operation of the Major One Plus is very easy, say Lightpower, as the user can na

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UK - Peavey has redesigned its CS power amplifiers which now incorporate 14 power transistors per channel on models CS 300, CS 400 and CS 4080, almost twice the amount found in more expensive alternatives.

Models CS 1400 and CS 2000 are now built with oversized heat sinks, the four-channel CS 800 x 4 now offers twice as much power and utilizes wire bonded hybrid technology. All CS power amps incorporate torroidal power transformers for lighter weight and increased power. As with all Peavey amplifiers, CS power amps carry a five-year warranty.

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UK - New Helix Board's from Phonic boast digital connectivity with USB-enabled mixers. Users can stream digital 16-bit/44.1 kHz live stereo audio from the mixer directly into a USB-enabled Mac or PC for plug-and-play recording and editing and simultaneously bring a stereo mix back from the computer to the mixer for monitoring.

The Helix Board series currently consists of two models; the Helix Board 12 is a 12 input compact mixer with four mic/line input channels, two paired stereo input channels and two stereo AUX returns. While the Helix Board 17 is a 17 input compact mixer with five mic/line input channels, three paired stereo input channels and three stereo AUX returns. A S/PDIF output is incorporated into the mixer for connection to a variety of digital audio devices.

Phonic USB-enabled mixers give users all the functionality of a dedicated Audio/Digital converter for a fr

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USA - At the NAMM exhibition in Anaheim, California, the Harman Pro Group has unveiled HiQnet, which it describes as "the most significant new technology introduction in its history". This, say the company, is the world's first connectivity and control protocol to integrate all product categories in the signal chain for professional sound systems of all types, sizes and applications. According to Mark Terry, president of the Harman Pro Group, HiQnet represents the culmination of years of strategic acquisitions, management and product organization, and joint technology development efforts involving all nine Harman Pro Group companies.

"The advanced performance, connectivity and control that is enabled by the HiQnet protocol has been a goal of this organization since I first set the agenda for the group in 2000," Terry said today. "Every acquisition has b

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USA - Wybron's Nexera CDM dichroic colour changing fixtures are now shipping with a five-year warranty on the accompanying Aromat ballasts. As of 2 February 2005, Aromat Corporation has authorized the Nexera CDM units to ship with a five-year warranty on all ballasts. To attain the warranty approval, the fixtures underwent temperature testing in Aromat's Poway, California laboratory. Both the Profile and Wash versions of the CDM Nexera passed operation well within warranty specifications.

This warranty marks the next step of Wybron's journey toward the development of being the leading product line in lighting, featuring fixtures built to the highest standards, say the company.

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UK - DMX-To-Go can be the ideal solution for wireless lighting control when a project calls for Wireless DMX, but doesn't have the need or budget for "Rock-and-Roll Tour" wireless lighting packages.

DMX-To-Go is designed to be small, light and self-powered via two "AA" batteries (or AC Adaptor), which makes it suitable for lots of stage applications like props, costumes, moving scenery and more. Other applications include providing data to remote lighting fixtures, easy mobile DJ setups, link for portable consoles during programming, quick data cable backups for technicians, and much more.

Using the latest in advanced long-range Bluetooth wireless technology, DMX-To-Go transmits up to 330ft (100m), providing quick response times and reliable operation.

Other features include: Cost effective design, point-to-point Transmitter/Receiver pairs, choose to tra

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UK - Now available from Shure Distribution is the XP5000 stereo power amplifier, the latest addition to the series offering 5000W of power in a rack space of 3'U'. Eight models cover a range of power points with three versions offering separate sub woofer outputs selectable for 60, 90 or 120 Hz. Variable speed fans with rear to front air flow ensures cool running at all times and rigorous usage night after night without breaking down.

In addition Phonic's new Powerpod 885 Plus is now shipping in the UK and is also available from, Shure Distribution UK. The new Powerpod 885 Plus plastic moulded, powered mixer incorporates eight mic and 10 line inputs, with each channel featuring three-band EQ (two-channels with sweepable mids), as well as monitor and effect sends. This ergonomically lightweight designed moulded cabinet can be used as a desktop or rack-mounted (optional rack mount

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UK - Since previewing the Frog 2 console at PLASA and LDI last year, Zero 88 has been busy gaining user feedback, and is in the final stages of software development before production ready release in a couple of weeks. The response to the desk has been phenomenal, say Zero 88, with advanced orders from the UK, across Europe and the US, with existing Beta consoles in high demand. Stage Electrics has ordered six - three for the rental stock another two for sales demos, whilst the first end-user sale was made to Derby Assembly Rooms.

Zero 88 says that the Frog 2 is designed to be used in the most demanding lighting control environments and will appeal to users looking for ease of programming, comprehensive playback choices, live busking, theatrical or stand-alone control of architectural type events. In terms of out put the Frog 2 will run up to eight universes, four via DMX or up

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France - Following previews at major trade shows in the UK, America and in Australia, ETC made SIEL 2005 the official launch platform for its latest console, the fruit of its relationship with the Avab brand and called Congo.

The development team spent time talking to board operators, rental companies, theatre lighting technicians and lighting designers to ensure they got exactly what they wanted. Feedback from the previews is now being implemented into the software, to hone the development of Congo further. The console has been designed "to be the most complete theatre and moving light hybrid - without losing the feel of a classic lighting control system," according to Avab software developer Anders Ekvall. Other team members included Jean-Louis Pernette and Christian Rezgui of Avab France, who were instrumental in directing product development.

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UK - Kramer Electronics recently announced the availability of the newest addition to its product line - the 840 DVI pattern generator. The 840 is a DVI display evaluation tool and an ideal product for engineering and sales personnel in the business of selling and calibrating DVI capable displays and accessories.

The 840 comes with 32 built-in patterns including some unique patterns containing movement, say the company. All 32 patterns in the 840 have been carefully chosen to ensure that the 840 can effectively evaluate every important aspect of a DVI display or accessory. These include, but are not limited to, the refresh rate performance, testing of overall linearity, the linearity of each pixel component and identifying missing pixel components of fixed resolution display devices such as LCD and plasma monitors and LCD and DLP projectors. The 840 also has patterns that are de

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Germany - Since the beginning of 2005, all MA lighting consoles (excl. LC 12/2) are technically upgraded and are delivered with a specially developed LED gooseneck desk lamp. The new desk lamps feature two special-LEDs offering a string of advantages such as, a long service life with a thungsten-similar, very bright, light output.

MA Lighting say that although this new desk lamp is nearly double-price of the previous version, the company will not increase the price for the lighting consoles. Users can also order the new LED lamp separately, and can choose between straight or right-angled XLR3 connectors.

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USA - Lectrosonics has announced the immediate availability of its DM Series Digital Audio Processor Systems with LecNet2 control software. The powerful DM Series systems provide easily configurable processing, mixing, and routing capabilities for sound reinforcement and conferencing applications often requiring multiple microphones and loudspeakers. The DM Series will also be showcased at NSCA 2005 Expo.

The DM Series consists of three digital automatic matrix mixers - the DM1624, DM1612 and DM812 - respectively offering 16 mic/line inputs and 24 line outputs; 16 mic/line inputs and 12 line outputs; and eight mic/line inputs and 12 line outputs. Each model features a full DSP-based crosspoint matrix, where any input can be routed to any or all outputs, allowing for superb flexibility. Subsequent to each input's A/D conversion, six DSP filters, an automatic digital feedback elim

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Germany - Axxent has revealed its new AX series of power amplifiers, consisting of various models to suit varying power outputs and applications. The professional amplifier models of the T-series have been developed for fixed installations with constant voltage distribution and are optimized for these applications in every aspect, say the manufacturer, such as standard 19" rack housing, detachable knob hoods to insure that settings are not altered accidentally, detachable power cable with rear side connector and balanced XLRs for signal looping.

Axxent has developed the unique ILM-Technology for control of the output current, avoiding clipping distortion and protecting the loudspeakers. Axxent offers the choice between the model AX-2120T with 2 x 120W and the AX-2240T with 2 x 240W of output power with reference to 100V constant output voltage.

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UK - Software provider Stardraw.com will formally launch its latest application, Stardraw Control, at NSCA 2005. Previewed at PLASA in London, the application has already generated a huge amount of excitement amongst manufacturers and systems specialists who have welcomed Stardraw's new approach to solving the problem of controlling heterogeneous systems.

Stardraw Control generates standalone, customized control programs that can manage any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer over any communications infrastructure. Instead of being locked into closed architectures wherever system control, monitoring or signal routing has been required, Stardraw Control offers systems integrators an open, software-based, unified control framework that can manage the entire system with a single application, regardless of system complexity.

Stardraw Control is fast, powerful,

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Denmark - Stage Cyclo, a full colour mixing luminaire from Martin Professional for the stage, studio and event lighting market. An adapted version of Martin Architectural's successful Cyclo luminaire, Stage Cyclo is specially designed for installation in theatres and television studios with the flexibility to be hung and re-hung on a regular basis.

The Stage Cyclo features four 54W high output fluorescent tubes in red, green, blue and white with full colour mixing capabilities. It also features a double parabolic louver reflector for maximum output and even illumination coverage. In its standard finish the beam angle is approximately 55 degrees.

With the Stage Cyclo, subtle colour changing effects can be achieved on a piece of set or scenery and its rugged construction makes it suitable for touring purposes. In order to integrate with any set piece, fixtures are available in

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USA - Chauvet's new addition to the Legend Series of moving yokes improves upon its predecessors with an intense 575W discharge lamp, two gobo wheels, a second colour wheel equipped with a mechanical iris, and a user selectable pan/tilt resolution of 16-bit or 8-bit.

Features also include 14 or 16 DMX-512 channels, motorized focus, a mechanical dimmer, indexing gobos, a three-facet high-speed bi-directional rotating prism, remote channel reset, variable shutter/strobe (seven flashes/sec), automatic pan/tilt correction, a removable air filter and remote on/off lamp control. Multiple gobo, colour, prism and effects can be layered to produce impressive scenic effects.

One colour wheel has 11 solid colours plus white. The other one consists of one CT filter, four solid colours, four split colours and two quad-colours plus white. Both wheels can effectuate a bi-directional rainbow

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Belgium - Barco recently announced the introduction of several new LED and projection products, launched to its key European Rental Partners at the company's annual European Rental Partner Meeting, held in Faro, Portugal from 6 - 8 Feb.

Bringing together over 120 key commercial and technical representatives from over 70 Rental Partners throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the annual meeting has become the rental and staging industry's official launch pad for Barco's latest products. This year was no exception, Barco launched its OLite 510, a multi-purpose high-resolution indoor/outdoor SMD LED platform, as well as several new projectors, including the RLM R6+ and RLM R5i. The company also anticipated the ever-growing trend of convergence between lighting and video by launching its brand new MiPIX rental structure as well as a first showing of the MiPIX Creativity Pack

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UK - A new guide to electricity in buildings is now available from CIBSE. The publication will be invaluable to lighting engineers, technicians and designers who require easy access to information on electrical services.

There is specific information on the different elements of electricity that relate to lighting and lighting circuits, such as: harmonics, loads, miniature circuit breakers, cables and prefabricated wiring systems. Each clearly-written section has been produced by experts in their respective fields from leading consultants, contractors and manufacturers. Areas covered are: regulations and standards; load assessment; power supplies; high voltage distribution, transformers, low voltage switchgear and distribution, building wiring systems; earthing and bonding; uninterruptible power supplies; electromagnetic compatibility; inspection, testing, operation and maintena

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