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USA - J.R. Clancy Inc has introduced its PowerLift line of motorized theatrical rigging, designed to improve backstage safety and ease of use. PowerLift's simple, programmed operation allows operators to concentrate on stage activities, say the company, while added safety features detect and react to snags or overloads quickly, reducing the potential for accidents.

J.R. Clancy's PowerLift technology offers several advantages over conventional rigging systems, according to Tom Young, vice-president of sales and marketing. "We've combined our experience with new materials and manufacturing processes to develop the PowerLift, offering reliable motorized rigging at an affordable price," Young said.

PowerLift eliminates both the need to handle counterweights to keep sets in balance. When using PowerLift in new buildings, the stage house can be smaller than is necessary

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UK - JVC is now stocking its range of dual purpose digital video (DT-V) range of HD and SD monitors with multi-signal video and audio capabilities. The JVC 17-inch DT-V1700CG and the 19-inch DT-V1910CG colour video monitors have an increased range of interface cards and are newly price-positioned to compete with standard definition CRT monitors.

All DT-V monitors feature natural flat CRTs with either user-selectable standard 4:3 or wide 16:9 aspect ratio. A discrete 16:9 removable bezel is provided as standard. Producing clear images, the DT-V1700CG monitor has 800 TV lines and the DT-V1910CG has 900 TV lines of horizontal resolution.

The three blank connection panels can each be populated when and how, according to user needs, with audio and video I/O modules. The selection is from: composite video and Y/C, analogue component / RGB / RGBHV, a range of SDI and a range of HD SD

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UK - Almost exactly one year after the shipping of the first batch of LR16's, Alcons is now shipping its LR14. The LR14 is a passive two-way ultra-compact line-array module, to be used in vertical arrays, either in stacked or flown configuration. The very compact design and a maximum SPL of 130dB per unit makes the LR14 the ideal system for small to medium-sized applications.

For HF reproduction, the LR14 is loaded with the patented Alcons RBN401 ribbon driver, the most powerful ribbon driver in its category. The all-natural cylindrical radiation of the RBN401 through the 'Morpher' wave-guide brings the active frontal radiation of the LR14 up to 94%, offering even and 'spike-less' dispersion with seamless wide coverage.

The 'Morpher' is mounted in a 120 x 15 degree HempHorn; Alcons' unique waveguide, made of hemp particles. The much higher internal damping of this new combinat

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UK - Formula Sound launched its new FF-6000 mixer, which was designed in collaboration with leading UK loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion One, and the DJs who will be using it.

The six-channel FF-6000 includes features specifically requested by the DJs. These include: the option to switch between linear and rotary faders using an easily changeable extra fader panel, an easy-to-use cross-fader mounted beneath the channel strips for more precise control, larger control knobs on the most frequently used functions, and improved access to external effects so that users can use the very latest new effects units.

"The DJs and end users who helped us have had a major influence on the design of the FF-6000," says Formula Sound's Tony Cockell. "With the help of Funktion One we've been able to channel their thoughts and ideas and use them to produce the mixer which the DJs

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UK - Soundcraft has reintroduced the Urei name on a range of DJ mixers designed for both the traditional House market and the Turntablist performance sector. Originally created in the 1970's with the 1620, the UREI range was a rotary-based mixer for the House sector, making its reputation initially on the New York scene, at the heart of the control centre that was Larry Levan's DJ booth at The Paradise Garage.

First to be re-launched is an updated version, the limited edition Urei 1620LE. Tempting though it was to totally re-engineer it, Soundcraft has kept the original circuits and components while engineering it for enhanced reliability. Slight modifications to the circuit layout have been made to minimize noise. With all the sonic qualities retained, users will experience the authentic rotary feel of the 1620, while the panel layout remains as intuitive today as it did in the

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USA - After nearly a decade of dedication, DJ Josh One has successfully broken into the big-time DJ scene with a distinctive style called 'Soul Hop'. His club hit 'Contemplation' has brought his trademark sound to international audiences, and quickly hitting number one on the German club charts. Josh One has been working hard in his studio on an upcoming album, using a pair of new Tapco S*5 active studio monitors. "These speakers are perfect for a compact set-up like mine," he says. "I recently moved from my old studio, so all I have right now is my Mac G5 laptop and the S*5s. They completely fill up my space with sound. They are such a solid monitor and so easy to move around, that I've been using them non-stop since I got my hands on them five months ago."

Currently in production on his next album due out late 2005, Josh One has been working exclusively wi

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The Netherlands - Sidekick is a universal executor board for lighting control from ELC Lighting, featuring 10 executor faders and 30 executor switches, all freely assignable to a requested function, show or scene. Users can also capture and store scenes directly from the DMX input. Sidekick links to any PC-based DMX software or any console thanks to its numerous ports, including DMX-in, DMX-out, USB, PS-2, MIDI and RS-232.

Sidekick is an ideal faderboard for PC-based light controllers like Sunlite, DaslighT, DMXCreator, grandMA on PC, Cybercontrol, VisualDMX, Hog PC - and any lighting desk such as a Leprecon LX or the grandma, say ELC.

ELC Lighting, based in Gemert in the Netherlands and headed up by Joost van Eenbergen, has been manufacturing DMX tools for six years, and has enjoyed worldwide success with products such as the well-known dmxLAN system.

(Lee Baldock)

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Germany - Camco, the manufacturer of amplifiers for sound reinforcement and installed sound, is to add EtherSound connectivity to its entire product range. The optional EtherSound modules will be showcased as early as April 2005 at the ProLight+Sound trade show in Frankfurt. This short time to market is possible thanks to a close collaboration with AuviTran, an Authorized EtherSound Implementor, who will provide hardware modules and development services to Camco. EtherSound is an industry standard technology for audio networking developed, patented, and licensed by Digigram, which enables real-time audio networks using standard Ethernet cabling and components.

Reiner Sassmann, Camco managing director, is enthusiastic about using EtherSound technology: "Without a doubt, EtherSound is technologically the leading standard for audio over Ethernet in the pro audio industry. It

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UK - Baldwin Boxall has launched a unique disabled refuge system, the Vigil CommuniCare range. The new-look Disabled Refuge remote unit, CommuniCare Advance, is launched to coincide with the new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) which took effect in October 2004. The new remote unit takes the development of the popular Vigil CommuniCare disabled refuge system to the next level with new and exciting features. These features include Braille and luminescent raised text on the front panel for the visually impaired. For the hearing impaired, the unit has a built in induction loop, reflecting Baldwin Boxall's commitment to the emergency communication market. The unit is initialized by the Fire Detection System to prevent any misuse of the system.

A further development for the CommuniCare Advance range is planned for the near future, say the company. The unit will include capabiliti

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UK / USA - Software providers Stardraw.com has announced that support for Global Caché's GC-100 series of network adaptors has been incorporated into their new application, Stardraw Control. Global Caché, based in Southern Oregon, is dedicated to producing low-cost, state-of-the-art products to enable technology in the home environment. The award-winning GC-100 Network Adaptor provides the means for PC-based control, automation and management software to access, control and deliver services in a networked home to diverse and previously unconnected devices and appliances.

Stardraw Control is exactly that - a software-based application designed expressly to control systems that contain diverse products. It generates standalone, customized control programs that can manage and monitor any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer using any protocol over any communicatio

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USA - One of the first inter-manufacturer RDM systems was seen at LDI in Las Vegas late last year, when British control manufacturer Artistic Licence provided German company G-LEC's stand with its architectural control system Colour-Tramp, controlling the new G-LEC LightFrame transparent LED display. After a lengthy development period led by ESTA, RDM (Remote Device Management), is now so far advanced that it is possible for equipment from different manufacturers to successfully communicate with each other. "This is a major step forward for lighting control. Our customers can now see the power of RDM and the benefits they will receive," said Wayne Howell, managing director of Artistic Licence.

RDM has been developed to meet demands to control increasingly large and complex devices. "The DMX512 standard was really only developed with controlling dimmers in mind,&q

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USA - American DJ's new Gobo Scope is an effect designed to bring psychedelic '60s and '70s looks to club environments, projecting kaleidoscopic patterns onto walls, floors and ceilings. The Gobo Scope utilizes 17 colour/gobo combinations to create sharp, symmetrical images in stand-alone mode, while an audio-sensitive setting provides further effect options. Two convenient FX knobs allow users to control the unit's rotation speed and audio-sensitivity level on the fly.

Although retro-inspired, the Gobo Scope comes equipped with a high-output 250W lamp and can be operated continuously all night with no duty cycle, thanks to a large cooling fan. "The Gobo Scope is a great effect for DJs and clubs who want a little something different in their lighting arsenals," says Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "It's the perfect effect for

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USA - Crown International today announced the launch of the Commercial Audio Series with the introduction of the 180MA and 280MA mixer-amplifiers. Larry Baker, Director of Marketing for Installed Sound at Crown commented on the introduction: "We're excited about the opportunity to introduce to the commercial audio market a line of products built upon Crown's legendary commitment to excellence. We took our time and listened to what customers in this market said they needed, and we believe the Crown Commercial Audio Series reflects the fact that we paid attention."

The Crown 180MA and 280MA are high-value mixer-amplifiers for commercial and industrial audio. They provide 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V). The line is targeted toward applications including schools, hospitals, factories, restaurant/retail, houses of worship, fitness facilities, A/V boardro

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Germany - German distributor Lightpower has expanded its Major product range to include pre-wired lighting bars for fixed wire lighting installations. The bars are available as part of a standard product range or can be custom-made up to a length of 4m.

With an emphasis on safety, the bars allow for the user to replace a lamp by easily disconnecting the luminaire from the mains voltage. Additionally, all Major lighting bars are fitted with lamp failure indicators to enable a defective lamp to be located with ease.

Major lighting bars are produced in rectangle and round end versions with either an aluminium or powder-coated black finish. Various mains output sockets are available, and the bars are compatible with 2" couplers, double C-hooks and truss clamps as well as with most types of European cable connectors.

(Barry Howse)

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USA - Building on the success of its LD Assistant software, lighting design software developer Design & Drafting has announced it has licensed Pathport Ethernet data protocol from Pathway Connectivity. Rufus Warren, president of Design & Drafting, commented: "Adding Pathway Connectivity's Pathport protocol to our Autodesk OEM product LD Assistant gives users the ability to communicate to any device attached to the systems network". He continued: "By plugging a computer into the network via an Ethernet port, this allows the CAD program (LD Assistant or AutoCAD with LD Assistant) to communicate with and control any of the devices while monitoring the progress from a remote location from within the CAD program in real time."

Lighting designer David Mollner, president of DMLDC, said: "Working with moving light fixtures is a big part of our business and bein

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Denmark - TC Electronic has unveiled its XO24 digital speaker management controller, which features flexible routing and state-of-the-art AD/DA converters, designed for PA systems and fixed installations. In addition to two inputs and four outputs, the XO24's routing engine enables any input to be sent to any output. Each signal path includes crossover filters, 4-band parametric EQ, delay, limiting and an additional 4-band 'Speaker Tuning' parametric EQ. TC says all functions of the XO24 are directly accessible via a simple "one-click" user interface on the front panel and the unit features 20 factory and 100 user presets.

TC adds that since the XO24 allows for configuration of two-way stereo speaker or four channels of full-range speaker setups, it is especially suited for small PA or monitor setups, announcement systems in smaller venues or for musicians who want to

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USA - Global Truss America's new, ultra-thick F44P square/box trussing promises production houses the ability to rig industrial-strength fixtures. With a heavy-duty load capacity, the F44P is, says the company, "a virtual beast of burden" designed for those who need extra-strength truss.

The F44P is rigid enough to bear even the heaviest of loads with 3mm thick truss walls. Completely hand tig-welded, the F44P is made from extra-strong 6082-T6 aluminium alloy, a corrosion-resistant material three times lighter than steel used in aircraft manufacture. Like all Global Truss products, the F44P bears the TÜV seal of approval. With a wide overhead span of 15 3/4 inches (400mm), the F44P offers space to safely mount lighting equipment and effects of all shapes and sizes. It features a main tube diameter of approximately 2 inches (50mm), with 1-inch (22mm) diagonal bracing

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UK - Global Display Solutions (GDS) has introduced a new self-diagnostic service for video monitors that, it says, will almost eliminate downtime in the field for its customers. GDS can fit all of its displays with a proprietary self-diagnostic system, which enables the monitors to alert GDS (via a USB connection with the display server) if it develops a problem or needs replacing. The service is available to all customers with GDS display products across its markets in the passenger terminal, transport, banking, medical and industry sectors, and is particularly suitable for monitors where 24 hour operation is a requisite.

With more than one million displays installed worldwide, GDS has introduced this service to ensure that, if its units go down in the field, customers receive immediate replacement delivery. This new programme is also designed to reduce the number of failed di

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UK - Salisbury based Stagecraft has announced a new special effects package for hire and sales, aimed at schools, theatres, production companies and lighting designers, which includes the Rosco Image Pro and Vortex 360. Stagecraft will also be one of the first companies to stock the new Rosco X-Effects 3-D Projector.

Stagecraft hire manager Paul Harte explained: "Special effects equipment has long been an expensive luxury for schools and production companies, and we have worked hard to put together a package which suits all budget sizes. Whether hiring or looking to buy, we now have special effects equipment which is versatile, easy to use, and most importantly produces spectacular results."

The Rosco Image Pro, he added, is one of the most cost effective ways of projecting images onto stages, buildings and screens. Using acetate gobos and a simple system which fits

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Italy - Clay Paky has revealed that several new products will be showcased for the first time in France at next month's SIEL 2005 show (Paris 6-9 February) on Stand N61. Commercial director Enrico Caironi said the company's participation in the Parisian event will feature the launch of a number of 'very innovative' new products, full details of which will be available at the show.

(Mike Lethby)

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USA - In advance of the Winter NAMM Show, Neutrik observed that, for more than a quarter of a century, it has designed and manufactured at least one industry standard professional audio connector - the "X" series XLR cable connector. At Anaheim this month, the company duly unveiled its next generation of XLR cable connectors, the NC**XX series.

Similar in style to the NP*X series of quarter inch phone plugs, the NC**XX series is designed to be easy to assemble and simple to use and will be available in 3 to 7 pole configurations. The compact, uniquely-styled die-cast shell has internal threads that mate with the external threads on the boot to eliminate damage sometimes found on exposed threads. It incorporates Neutrik's unique chuck-type strain relief and will provide stylish colour-coding on the boot. Additional features, says the company, include a unique female cag

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USA - Affirming that the company is not just about amplifiers anymore, QSC unveiled a 'wall of sound' at the Winter NAMM show, aimed at drawing the industry eye to an ever-expanding loudspeaker lineup including its ISIS WideLine components. A full-range, wide angle line array system built expressly for nightclubs, ballrooms, theatres, concert halls, and houses of worship, each WideLine enclosure is designed for an open, natural sound and a 140º horizontal dispersion pattern, which, says QSC, is the widest of any line array currently on the market.

WideLine's switchable midrange frequency shading is designed to allow system operators to redirect mid-bass buildup without relying upon external equalisation, aimed at improving intelligibility in this problematic bandwidth. The switch can additionally be used to orient each enclosure's low frequency pattern for either house left or

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UK - London's glamorous Thai-theme restaurant and club, the Sugar Hut, has opened a large sister venue in Brentwood, Essex. Housed in a lavishly renovated Grade I listed building, the Sugar Hut Village features a high-quality but completely invisible dancefloor and club room sound system from ElectroVoice. Visually, its interior owes much of its success to the inspired use of LED effects. Cosmic Electronics, which was responsible for designing and installing the sound and lighting infrastructure, approached Lighting Effects Distribution, and 40 Solar L80 PCB LED effects (with DMX drivers) and a set of Alkalite Octopod 80s were used to colour wash the multi-zone venue.

Following the huge success of the original Sugar Hut in Fulham, London, owners Chris George, Gary Smith and Frazer Donaldson have taken on a 15th century coaching inn in the heart of Brentwood village. With its un

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UK - Faithless' December UK dates, which culminated in two nights at the Brixton Academy, featured sound by Britannia Row including an InnovaSON Sy80 digital console for monitors. Monitor engineer Dave Davies has been a convert to InnovaSON since he first encountered their consoles on a David Gray tour three years ago. He's worked with most InnovaSON desks from the Grand Live up, and is a big fan of the Sy80.

"It's a very user-friendly console," says Davies. "It's easy to use, and I like the fact that there are no multiple layers, as this means it is very simple and fast, which is important on a show like this, which has lots of cues. I really like the ability to programme the desk before the show. And the sound is great: what goes in comes out sounding right." He runs around 50 inputs into 18 mixes, using separate pages for each song, and automation for the

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