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UK / Germany - UK manufacturer Allen & Heath debut additions to its portfolio of live sound mixers at the Pro Light & Sound exhibition in Frankfurt from 6-9 April. Exhibiting on stand B22 in Hall 8.0, the company will unveil the new products on the first day of the show, including the latest design from its award-winning Xone range of DJ products, to be launched later in the year.

The Xone:3D is a new DJ control concept allowing the user to manipulate and manage any source - such as MP3, CD, video and vinyl - from a central interface. The Xone:3D is an amalgamation of a fully-featured high performance DJ mixer, a top spec multi-channel USB soundcard, and a comprehensive control surface with MIDI and PC connectivity. This versatile product has 14 stereo inputs and 10 stereo outputs, and can simultaneously mix up to 11 stereo signals.

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UK - Baldwin Boxall will launch its feature rich Vigil 'EVAS' master and slave units at the forthcoming ProLight&Sound exhibition in Frankfurt (6-9 April 2005), International Fire Expo in Birmingham (16-19 May 2005). A DSP processor-based routeing matrix designed for the voice alarm/voice evacuation market, the Vigil 'EVAS' is designed to meet all current, and even future, standards for Voice Alarm systems, including BS5839 part 8 and EN60849, say the company.

This new product comes in the form of the BVRD2M master and separate BVRD2S slave, both of which are housed within a 1U 19" rack-mounting format. The BVRD2M has eight electronically balanced inputs and seven electronically balanced outputs. Inputs 1 and 2 have an 'all call' processor bypass as well as a dedicated in-built 'all call' fail safe emergency message generator in the event of a processor failure. The BVRD2M

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USA - A.C. Lighting tells us that the Jands Vista lighting console is now in stock and will be demo'd for the first time with the final shipping software at this week's Pro Production 2005 show in Long Beach, California. The Vista was first shown as a working concept in 2003 and was seen by many as the next major step forward in lighting control due to its 'back to basics', innovative approach to lighting design. Unlike existing consoles, which force users to convert their mental picture into a complex series of numbers, the Vista allows users to work visually by controlling all design parameters with a pen and a large colour screen. This radically different interface enables users to build their lighting designs visually and makes programming with the desk extremely fast, simple and intuitive.

In addition, a unique Timeline feature displays all show parameters on a single scro

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Denmark - Martin Professional's Ego X5 kaleidoscopic lighting effect is now DMX controllable. The Ego X5 is an ideal portable effect and decoration light for DJs, mobile professionals, bands, live theatrics and more, and it fits well in clubs, bars and entertainment venues, say Martin. This DMX version of the popular Ego 03 features new kaleidoscopic decoration and projection designs, as well as 12 in-built macros (slow, medium and fast) to get users started. High quality projection optics combine with a precise manual focus adjustment to produce sharp and detailed projections, say the company.

The Ego X5 can also operate in auto or music trig mode. In trig mode, variable behavior tuning allows users to adjust how aggressively the effect reacts to music. The Ego X5 houses a 250W, 1000-hour halogen lamp, combined with a double mirror tunnel concept, the optic design and efficien

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UK - Following the release of Stardraw Control Beta 1 last month, software provider Stardraw.com has announced the public availability of Stardraw Control Beta 2 with immediate effect, prior to its formal launch scheduled for NSCA next month. A community of nearly 600 systems specialists was involved in the Beta 1 test phase and further participants in the Beta 2 test phase are similarly invited. Stardraw Control Beta 2 offers enhanced stability and applicability over the first Beta version, which was developed on the Microsoft.net v2 platform, which is itself still in the beta testing stage. As there is no firm release date for MS.net framework v2, Stardraw has released Stardraw Control Beta 2 on MS.net v1.1, the current release version. "It will be very easy to port everything back over to MS.net v2 when it is formally released later this year," commented Stardraw.com

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USA / Germany - At the Frankfurt ProLight&Sound exhibition (6-9 April), Shure will preview its new UHF-R Wireless System - the new benchmark for high-performance, networkable wireless applications. Designed for the most demanding wireless applications and users. UHF-R features networked automatic set-up to minimise set-up time, integrated software for advanced, real-time network control, broad bandwidth for reliable, trouble-free operation and innovative technologies for exceptional audio quality.

Shure - booth D12 in Hall 4.1.

(Lee Baldock)

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USA - TOA Corporation's NX-100 Network Audio Adapter has earned two prizes in the IPv6 Appli-Contest 2004 (sponsored by the IPv6 Promotion Council of Japan), both in the Implementation Category, including the Top Prize in the corporate category and the Grand Prix for being judged the product most likely to contribute to IPv6 applications today and in the future.

The IPv6 Appli-Contest was started in 2003 with the aim of bringing to light a variety of new ideas and needs that will arise as the Internet Protocol Version 6 (known as IPv6) takes its place in the networked society of tomorrow. The contest also hopes to stimulate interest in IPv6 among people in general. Applications for the 2004 contest, which were accepted from participants worldwide from June through September, included 371 products in three categories.

Mr. Kei Higashi from the Business Unit Department's Researc

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UK - Main Light Industries Inc has appointed Architainment Lighting as the exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland of its award-winning patent-pending SoftLED product. Architainment was formed in 2003 to distribute the Color Kinetics' range of products to both the entertainment and architectural markets, and as the SoftLED utilizes Color Kinetics' Chromasic Technology, the partnership made total sense, say the company.

SoftLED is a high quality theatrical drapery with tri-colour LEDs embedded in the material. The LEDs are virtually invisible until energized, so that the effect is as dramatic as possible. Each LED pixel (or node) is individually addressable for intensity and colour. SoftLED drapes are available with their LED nodes spaced in a number of different resolutions: Low resolution is with the LED nodes placed on 30cm centres, medium resolution is on 20cm centres,

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UK - The Impression Series of loudspeakers from Phonic combine stylish design with power and efficiency specs virtually unchallenged by any other speaker series on the market, the company claims. The 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 high power handling abilities and frequency response ranges.

The speakers are fitted with professional speakon-type connectors, as well as quarter-inch 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 high quality bass reproduction, says the manufacturer.

(Lee Baldock)

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Germany - Agilent has announced a breakthrough colour management system for backlighting LCD flat-panel TVs, which the company claims delivers 25% more brilliant colours than current fluorescent backlighting. The colour management controller IC and colour sensor module combine to produce a complete hue (colour) and intensity (brightness) control system, say the company. The system works with high-power Luxeon red, green and blue LEDs from Lumileds Lighting - a joint venture between Agilent and Philips Electronics.

The Agilent solution solves past problems LCD television display manufacturers have had with RGB LEDs by providing a closed-loop optical feedback system. The system enables plug and play for OEMs and maintains a set color point over the life of the TV display. Initially, the primary application for this technology is to control RGB LED backlighting for LCD flat-panel

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UK - Yamaha has introduced its first portable PA with the introduction of the Stagepas 300, designed to meet the increasing ' multi -use' demands of a variety of venues and institutions. Stagepas brings Yamaha's technology into a convenient, portable system that can be set-up and operated by anyone with little or no technical knowledge, say the company. Stagepas offer ultra-compact, 2-way designs with an easy-to-use eight-channel stereo mixing console. The system is also ideal for multimedia corporate presentations.

Each speaker contains an 8" woofer and 1" compression driver, driven by a 2x150W professional Yamaha power amplifier. The mixing console features balanced XLR connectors, microphone/line switches and balanced quarter-inch jacks. Two-band EQ provides flexible tone control and a 24-bit digital reverb further enhances sound fidelity. Connectors for tape recor

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Germany - A working party from the VPLT (Germany's trade association for professional lighting and sound equipment) and the trade association with liability for industrial safety and insurance in Germany, has just produced the new SR 2.0 safety guidelines for electric chain hoists. ChainMaster, the Eilenburg-based developer and producer of professional chain hoists and chain hoist controllers, is already in a position to meet in full the requirements of this standard: BGV D8+.

BGV D8+ is positioned between the BGV D8 and BGV C1 standards. With respect to load runs, its stipulations are the same as those of BGV D8, except that no work limit switch is required. For BGV D8+ chain hoists with rated load-bearing capacities of 1,000kg upwards, an overload shutdown function is required, whilst for BGV D8, a friction clutch can be used for overload monitoring. For BGV C1 chain hoists, t

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Hong Kong - Lighthouse Technologies broke new ground with the introduction of the P12-Enhanced Resolution (ER) indoor/outdoor light emitting diode (LED) panels, which use advanced digital processing to enhance resolution to include more detailed information on a smaller screen. With a 12.5mm dot pitch resolution, the P12-ER allows more images, graphics and text to be displayed on 25mm panels.

The P12-ER is the first LED panels to combine the benefits of Lighthouse's M4 colour uniformity, 14-bit grayscale and resolution-enhancing technology. The P12-ER is best suited for advertising and stadium applications that require mid-size screens with high-resolution for longer viewing distances. Recognizing the demand for a wider variety of LED signage, P12-ER is the first in a line of enhanced resolution products Lighthouse plans to introduce in 2005. The internal architecture of the onb

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UK - Proel has added two enclosures to its highly successful, lightweight NEXT series. The new models, featuring 8 and 15" woofers respectively, come in active and passive versions and complete the polypropylene housed NEXT series.

Available in 4 and 8 ohm versions, the passive NEXT 8FP features an eight inch European-made driver with a diecast aluminium basket, with a one inch compression driver and will handle 160W (AES), delivering a maximum SPL of 121dB. Custom 12dB/Octave crossovers and premium speakers ensure superb sound quality.

The bi-amplified active version, the NEXT 8FBA, delivers an impressive 150W + 50W power (AES) and in common with all amplified NEXT models features thermal, DC voltage and short-circuit protection, as well as a subsonic filter, soft start and RF filtering.

The NEXT 15 versions come with the same options, but deliver considerably more pow

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Denmark - The Ego X6 is a 250W light that projects colorful flower effects with DMX control. This powerful deco effect light houses an effect wheel packed with new textured glass designs, as well as a combined color/twinkle effect that features new decoration and projection designs. The textured glass wheel adds depth and life to each gobo pattern. It is the perfect portable effect and decoration light for DJs, bands, clubs, bars and entertainment venues of all types.

A 250W, 1000-hour halogen lamp combines with a bidirectional parabolic reflector with highly reflective mirrors to give exceptionally bright projection. Top quality optics and precise manual focus adjustment produce sharp and detailed projections.

The Ego X6 also includes 12 inbuilt macros (slow, medium and fast) for fast programming. Besides the benefits of customized DMX control, the Ego X6 can operate in eithe

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USA - When Elation Control Systems (ECS) unveiled the DMX Operator, the unit was hailed as an affordable solution to DMX lighting control for clubs, DJs and entertainers. Now ECS is following the success of this controller with the introduction of a new, upgraded model, the DMX Operator 192.

Like its predecessor, the DMX Operator 192 is an affordable 192-channel controller that can operate up to 12 intelligent fixtures, with as many as 16 DMX channels each, however the DMX Operator 192 also goes well beyond the original.

One of the new upgrades is a joystick for controlling pan and tilt. Users can assign any one of the 12 fixtures to the joystick - and enjoy smooth, easy, precision control of its movements at the flick of the stick. The DMX Operator 192 also features an encoder wheel that can be used as an alternative to the stick.

Another new feature is USB input, which all

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France - To be launched at ProLight&Sound exhibition in Frankfurt next month (6-9 April), InnovaSon's new range of interfaces allows for greater connectivity between InnovaSon consoles and third party compatible products whilst at the same time increasing the I/O capabilities of the Sy80 and Sy48 digital mixing consoles considerably, say the company.

As yet un-named, the first product in the range provides a link for 64 bi-directional audio channels between the DSP cards of two InnovaSon consoles using an EtherSound interface card. Alternatively the same cardset can be used to access up to 64 channels of audio from external devices via EtherSound, or to connect to a second InnovaSon stage box which, InnovaSon tells us, will be available shortly, after the first audio links ship.

The interfaces comprise a host daughter card attached to an Sy80 or Sy48 DSP module that can hold

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UK - Le Mark has created a range of heat, solvent and tamper-resistant identification labels/nameplates for industrial tooling manufacturer, Perkins Engines. The requirement was to develop and manufacture a label which would remain in place at all times and clearly identify the company's products. A Japanese pressure-sensitive self-adhesive system unique to the UK (SSS 5585) which forms an incredibly strong bond once cured, was selected. A combination process of screen-printing and steel etching was required to ensue durability to meet the Perkins specification.

Over 12 months of testing, evaluations were carried out with extreme temperatures, vibration, oils and solvents. These extensive tests showed LeMark's product, to be able to produce the best solution, and therefore winning the contract, amidst fierce opposition within the industry market.Le Mark's sales director Linda G

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UK - Workwear manufacturer Setwear has announced the availability of EasyFit 2 - a tough yet flexible glove made from 0.5mm synthetic leather with durable gel foam padding in the palms for extra grip and neoprene reinforcement over the knuckles for flexibility and protection, while Lycra panels between the fingers increase mobility and give extra comfort.

Machine washable and fast drying, these gloves allow you to dial your phone, tie knots and operate equipment without taking them off, say the company. The gloves "built for the needs of the technician working in the live entertainment industry" are now available from stockists in the UK and Europe.

(Lee Baldock)

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Germany - At the Frankfurt ProLight&Sound exhibition next month (6-9 April), German distributor Camco will be hosting the exhibition display of its most high-profile line, the sound reinforcement products of Nexo. These will be shown alongside Camco's own acclaimed power amplifier designs and network control software.

One of the most popular models in the range is the Vortex 6, which has this year powered world tours by Metallica, Marilyn Manson, and Slipknot, with Robert Plant and Garbage getting ready to tour with Camco racks. The Vortex 200V is the latest addition to the line: specified at more than 3kW per channel RMS at 4 Ohms, the Vortex 200V delivers voltage at the output of 200V per channel.

The Tecton Series has won new converts to Camco's High-Efficient-SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) design concept, the company says. The Tecton models, targeted at the sound contra

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UK - Neon wire is a new form of flexible lighting based on the electroluminescent principle. The cable consists of a centre core of phosphor coated copper wire with a spiral wrap of two fine wires covered with a plastic outer sheath. When a voltage is applied across the wires, the phosphor glows. This gives a neon like effect. This cold light source is currently available in seven colors and four sizes ranging from 2.3mm, (2.5mm high brightness) 3.2mm 5.0mm and the maximum length on a roll is 250m.

Laser Electronics has now developed the first in a range of DMX 512 control units for driving flexible neon wire. These control units have a very fast response time giving an almost strobe like effect. All channels can chase, flash, sequence or have continuous output when controlled with the company's pc-based software or any DMX lighting desk. Neon control units are available in many

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Germany - W-DMX is a new wireless DMX system developed by Wireless Solution Sweden AB. Most systems for sending wireless DMX today, transpose the data on to a proprietary standard such 802.11 (W-LAN) and use compliant wireless equipment for data transmission.

W-DMX Black Box Mk2 is the second generation of transceivers for Wireless DMX 512. A small unit that that can handle up to 512 DMX Channels with a built-in power supply of 90-250V giving an option for low voltage power. Also a large range of different antennas is available for various applications. W-DMX Black Box Mk2 is also available with built UPS function of 5-8 hours use and an IP65 version for outdoor architectural applications.

The system is developed in association with lighting designers and radio engineers from Sweden largest GSM Manufacturer. By bringing these two worlds of expertise together the company has cr

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Canada - Interalia, a leader in the design and manufacture of call processing and voice announcement solutions, has launched what it calls "one of the world's most advanced promotional on-hold music/message announcement systems". Called iProMOH, the new system overcomes all of the problems associated with traditional systems and provides a much greater level of power, flexibility and choice than the simple devices integrated with new telephone switches, say the company. The iProMOH utilises IP technology to remotely renew messages and schedules by "calling home" for updates.

Unlike CD or tape players, there are no moving parts and it does not require media to be sent out when the unit needs updating. A whole network of systems can be updated from one server and set to play the production at a predetermined time. Providing two solutions in one, the iProMOH is

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Germany - t&m Systems will unveil the new FG Series of loudspeaker enclosures at ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt next month. Following the exhibition, the range will be available in the UK through the German company's exclusive UK distributor, Fuzion plc.

The full range includes the FG61 (6" + 1"), FG81 (8" + 1"), the FG101 (10" + 1"), the FG122 (12" + 1.5") and the FG152 (15" + 1.5"): all are compact 2-way loudspeakers in trapezoidal enclosures. For the low end are the FG112S (single 12"), the FG115S (single 15") and the FG118S (single 18") subwoofers.

(Lee Baldock)

  1. Kramer Electronics all-new cable line-up
  2. Electro-Voice presents the X-Line very compact
  3. New compliance and risk management software
  4. Load indicator for BGV-D8-Plus
  5. Coemar get the utmost of Led technology
  6. Lab X announces ESX Ethersound I/O Module
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