UK - The new Peavey VSX 26 and VSX 48 loudspeaker management systems are more than mere crossovers, since both feature exclusive Peavey processing technology and internal web-based software for use in single or multi-zone applications, say the company. With their multiple I/O schemes the new versatile VSX units offer numerous configuration possibilities.

The VSX 26, which has two inputs and six outputs, can receive a stereo signal and cross over at three points in stereo, while each stereo signal can be processed individually as well. Featuring four inputs and eight outputs, the VSX 48 is best suited to multi-zone use or for setting delayed infill speakers. The SHARC-based VSX 26 and VSX 48 both offer complete front panel control with lock out, or can be configured via internal software, which is pre-loaded into the unit so no additional software is ever needed. The software its

UK - Returning to PLASA after a three-year break, Millbank, now under the ownership of Vision Systems, will showcase a number of products, including a 10MAX routing mainframe as well as VxLINK system and the now popular DVS8 digital voice store.

Millbank's regional sales manager Pat Bradley says: "The PLASA show will offer Millbank a great opportunity to refresh its relationships with audio companies from the UK and abroad as well as to meet the end user clientele that PLASA is aspiring to attract to the show."

Millbank's new system builder configuration software will also be demonstrated. Regional sales manager Rowland Sleap says: "The system builder software has been very well received by our partners and we are looking forward to building on this initial success. The idea of a web-based configurator is quite new in the VA field, and removes much of the 'black

UK - Pushing the boundaries of audio aesthetics, Void Acoustics will launch two new ranges of loudspeaker systems at PLASA this year. Visitors to the show have the opportunity to see the Air Motion and Axsys systems on stand CC7 and experience their performance in the Mayfair Suite. The unique Void styling in the Axsys Series cabinets is certain to draw the eye as well as the ear. Void says its latest innovations put them "at the leading edge of current sound technology whilst still ensuring affordability".

Supported by a wide range of professional amps and processors, the Void Install Series promises to meet most installation challenges in the small and medium size venues, whilst the acclaimed Static and Air Motion will sonically grace the largest venues on the planet, say the company.

(Lee Baldock)

UK - Lifting, and rigging sales specialists Lift-Turn-Move (LTM) will celebrate their first birthday at PLASA 2005, with a special First Birthday cake on the stand and a press event to kick off the exhibition for LTM at 10.30am on Sunday. LTM was launched last year by a collection of experienced industry individuals to offer a no-nonsense approach to "anything that moves" in the professional entertainment and leisure industries.

John Jones is joined by co-directors David King and Dave Ward with a hand-picked team - all of whom will be at PLASA on Sunday. LTM's tightly focused operation is concentrating on making life simple, friendly, efficient and cost-effective for their clients. Says Jones: "People can call up and speak directly to the person they need to and place their orders or arrange a demo quickly and easily!" He adds that it's great to be working in

UK - 5 Star, the Cambridgehire based cases manufacturer will be show-casing its recent investment into 3D modelling and design software. Solid Edge, a high end package from UGS was purchased from Cutting Edge Solutions of Witney and has been integrated into the company's existing CAD and quotations systems.

The demonstration will include how the software links with other office applications such as database and spreadsheets. Solid Edge is made up of various elements including 'Design and Drafting', 'Part Modelling and Assembly' and 'Sheet Metal'. A vast library of case hardware has been produced using a powerful set of tools, most of which using the 'Sheet Metal' section of Solid Edge.

Visitors will be able to see the assembly of virtual cases which of course, are real-time meaning that the geometry is actual size of the proposed finished case. Any faults of design can immedia

UK - D&M Professional kick-starts the new season with the announcement of the advanced DN-S3500 CD/MP3 player from Denon DJ. Making its debut at this year's PLASA Show in London, the new professional direct drive CD/MP3 player offers several world firsts. The company says DJs will be impressed by Denon's all-new proprietary 12-pole Direct Drive brushless motor design, delivering instant full rotation speed with a powerful 2.5kg/cm of start-up torque within 0.5 secs. This gives true turntable reaction and response, allowing the DJ to perform as freely as if he were using a genuine vinyl turntable, say Denon.

A further major bonus is that the DN-S3500 now gives the DJ an option in the way he sets his CUE points, supporting the traditional Denon cueing method (as well as the Pioneer protocol).

Denon has ensured that building the mood on the dancefloor (and remixing on the fly) is

UK - Glasgow-based Community UK, established only a month ago, is exhibiting for the first time at this year's PLASA show on stand AA1 in the Audio Area on the Top Deck. Being at PLASA was described by Community as "a key element in the marketing launch of their UK venture". The company will also use the show to announce its appointment as the exclusive UK distributor for the Italian amplifier brand, KIND.

Located in Galliate, about 50km south-west of Milan, the KIND brand was established by Audio & Audio in 1984 and now manufactures a comprehensive range of professional power amplifiers using both SMPS and linear power supplies. All products are designed and manufactured in-house and the range covers a wide variety of applications, including touring and rental, fixed installations and recording studios.

With power ratings from 320 to 5600 Watt, both the class AB and

UK - New products from A.C. Lighting to be introduced at the PLASA Show include further new accessories for the Color Block range. LED Pipe - The rectangular, contoured LED Pipe is manufactured using an ultra durable Polycarbonate material which has been designed to withstand the rigours of the entertainment environment. The pipe slots easily over the front of each DB4's set of four LED cells and locks into recesses in the unit for a secure fixing, taking just seconds to attach or detach. Acting as a light diffuser, the pipe blends together the output from individual RGB cells and shows it as a uniform colour across the display area. As a result, camera lens flare is also eliminated when the DB4 is used in TV studio lighting applications.

For improved diffusion, the pipe moulding features a second 'outer' layer which acts as an additional filter. The result is optimum diffusion

UK - Formula Sound has chosen PLASA 2005 as the occasion to unveil its plans for a limited edition anniversary model of one of the most popular audio mixers it has ever produced. This will be accompanied by the launch of a brand new audio priority interface, plus an updated edition of its popular AVC2 noise control unit.

From its original launch in 1980, the Formula Sound PM-80 proved to be an instant hit with users around the world. At PLASA 2005 the company will announce its plan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that launch by introducing the PM-80R - an updated anniversary model that "combines modern technology with all the elements that made the original version so popular". Although some details are still unconfirmed the new PM-80R 8-channel mixer will incorporate some subtle design changes which reflect the way in which mixer use has changed over the years.

USA - The Light CoPilot III is a new analogue chase control system from Elation Control Systems. A complete package for controlling multiple sound-active effects, it features Elation's popular 16-channel Light CoPilot II analogue chase controller, plus two 4-channel LC-4SP power packs and two 25-foot connector cables.

With two power packs included in the system - as opposed to one 8-channel pack - the Light CoPilot III gives DJs and clubs more options for configuring their lights. For example, they can string four fixtures in two different areas of a club, rather than having to rig all their lights on one truss or T-bar. Plus, users will have fewer messy extension cords and wires to hassle with.

"The Light CoPilot III's extra power pack really expands what you can do with your light show," said John Lopez, national sales manager for Elation Control Systems. "It

UK - Prolyte will exhibit in a new setting at this year's PLASA Show (11-14 September, London). Set against a theatrical and welcoming background, Prolyte will present a range of its old and new products.

The Prolyft C-One hoist is fully compliant to the strict BGV-C1 regulations, including controllers, and will be available in three types, ranging from 250 to 1000kg. All C-One hoists will have the same standard features as the regular Prolyft Performance range, but will be fitted with the special BGV-C1 options, such as double brake system, dual limit switches with LED indication,electronic under- and overload protection (including slack chain detection) and a design factor of 10:1.

Prolyte has developed a hybrid coupler (CCS6-610), an innovative product for the 30 and 40 series truss. The hybrid coupler is a combination of metal, encapsulated in synthetic material. The coupl

UK - Audio communications specialist HM Electronics will exhibit at PLASA for the first time in conjunction with its sole UK distributor, Orbital Sound. Orbital will bring the potential of HME's range of wireless digital intercom systems to the UK market, including the Award-winning DX200 and HME's new Pro 850 2-channel UHF intercom. Chosen by HME as a specialist in its field, Orbital boasts the technical know-how and the sales customer base to expand its market share across applications as diverse as broadcast, theatre, conferencing, and live events. Orbital's technical support team also offers round the clock support in line with HME's rigorous standards, say the company.

Having scooped the ABTT 2005 Sound & Comms Product of the Year Award in June, the DX200 has built on its immediate success in the UK, already being deployed by Orbital on UK theatre tours, including Beauty

UK - ECT continues to expand its POPscreen range and says that high quality images are produced with them, thanks to the manufacturing process which employs casting techniques rather than extrusion. With the aid of chemical enhancements ECT has developed a screen that "maintains the high quality of quartz crystal screens at a price that reflects the economies of scale production".

The methods used in the manufacture are critical in the performance levels that can be enjoyed. The casting process ensures the quartz crystal diffusion particles are poured into the liquid acrylic before polymerisation, and settle to a very fine layer within the thickness of the acrylic sheet. This process creates a fine image-capture plane, so that images projected onto the screens are of high quality and have a very wide angle of viewing. Another distinct advantage of the POP screen, conti

UK - One of the features of Digidesign's presentation at this year's PLASA Show will be the opportunity for sound engineers to appraise themselves of the operational functionality of the company's state-of-the-art digital live mixing environment, the Venue. Whether or not engineers are familiar with Digidesign's industry-standard ProTools workstation and plug-ins (which the Venue supports) the company is throwing down the invitiation to pre-register on one of the back-to-back training courses.

"We will be operating intensive training sessions throughout the show," said Mike Case, Digidesign's European sales manager. "But spaces are limited and we will be filling places strictly on a first-come, first-served basis." Away from the training room Digidesign will be welcoming their top grade sound engineers, who have helped the company towards an outstanding first

UK - PLASA 2005 sees VisualDMX controlling 4,000 channels via the unique Matrix Mania! element of the software package. Visitors to PLASA are invited to see the use of matrix patterns, scrolling text and animated GIF graphics, demonstrated live on the new Lighttech floor panels from TDE.

VisualDMX is available for personal demonstrations throughout the show, offering an insight into the fast, live and programmed control of lighting, including the new Conventional and Intelligent sequence editors. For those with a sense of fun, the company is offering the opportunity to explore the full strengths of the VisualDMX software editing their own animations in Matrix Mania.

VisualDMX can be found on the stand of Lightstorm Trading, B39.

(Lee Baldock)

UK - For something a little different, Adam Hall's stand at the PLASA Show this year will be based on a Piano Bar theme, complete with fellow Southendian live pianist Dave Dulake (who's band will be supporting the White Stripes on selected UK dates later this year).

New products being released by the company will include the latest additions to its ever-growing range of LD Systems products, including the LDPM122 12-channel powered mixing console, featuring eight mono mic/line channels with three-band EQ (Hi, Lo and semi-parametric sweepable mid), two stereo line channels with Hi/Lo EQ, two monitor sends, two effects sends, on-board digital effects, 100mm long-throw faders, dedicated sub-bass output, phantom power switchable on all channels and a power amplifier that delivers 2 x 700W RMS into 4ohms.

Adam Hall will also be launching its LD Systems RoadMan portable sound system

UK - The Le Mark Group will be showing the US-manufactured SetWear range of A&E work clothing. Billy Davila from SetWear Inc in California will be on the Le Mark stand at the Show, ready to offer advice on the right Setwear item to make your working life safer and more comfortable, say Le Mark.

Michael Erpenbeck from Light Equip Köln, Germany will also join Le Mark, for all SetWear Distribution enquiries from main land Europe and Scandinavia.

This SetWear product range offers accessories for many areas of the entertainment industry, say Le Mark - riggers, electricians, fly men, stage technicians, gaffers, cameraman, makeup artists and pyrotechnicians will all find something to make their job easier. A daily prize draw will also be held on the stand, so remember to leave your business card.

Le Mark - and SetWear - can be found on stand F12.

(Lee Baldock)

UK - XL Video exhibits at PLASA for the first time this year, aiming to introduce the company to the business and live event communications sector of the AV industry, and demonstrate the potential for crossover of equipment from concert touring - the market with which XL is most commonly associated.

XL Video is the UK and Europe's largest and busiest touring video rental company, supplying expert technicians and equipment to rock 'n' roll, concert touring and festival productions. XL Video works across all sectors of the business, leisure and entertainment industry as well as the above, including special events, theatre productions, public arts projects, product launches, corporate presentations and parties. With operations in England, Belgium, Germany, plus the East and West coasts of America, XL Video is an international group, investing in the best practitioners in the busine

UK - Main Light Industries is offering High End Systems' Catalyst software for use with its SoftLED drapery. This combination provides many visual options for use on the theatrical stage, concert tour, corporate or trade show, say the company.

Says Main Light's Aidas Gimbutas: "We're basically using the Catalyst Xpress as the media server for our Soft LED drapery as a standard solution. We package Catalyst Xpress with the new Apple Mac-Minis and install them into our video processor racks or our independent Main-Light server systems. Of course, we provide Catalyst Pro, for more demanding applications," he adds, "What we have is a loyal dedication between Main Light and High End and we are willing to do our best to strengthen the use of the Catalyst brand."

Catalyst Xpress is billed as the budget-oriented solution for those who want to combine the effects of

USA - PRG has announced the debut of the PRG Series 400 Power and Signal Distribution System. The patent-pending PRG Series 400 system integrates power and data into one trunk cable providing flexibility, safety and efficiency that reduce both setup time and labour costs, according to PRG.

The Series 400 system combines power, DMX and Ethernet data through a single custom-designed trunk cable. The data system includes Ethernet switches with the ability to route any DMX universe to any DMX output connector in the system, along with complete electrical isolation. As a result, lighting systems can better accommodate the growing need for data and use less cable and technicians can re-route signals from the user menus without making physical changes to the system.

"The Series 400 opens a new world for both designers and technicians," notes Jere Harris, chairman and CEO of

UK - Automation specialists Kinesys is launching its new control solution, K2 at PLASA 2005. This new product, says Kinesys, combines the best aspects of existing programming methodologies with some stunning new concepts - in a system "unrivalled for ease of use and programming power".

K2 has 3D support inbuilt at its very core. The programming and playback environments display real moving objects as realistic graphical representations. These are positioned in a 3D space in the correct proportions and relations to the stage, set and other items as well as other moving objects.

All these graphical items can be created in industry standard CAD packages and imported directly into K2. Programming then becomes very simple, with manipulation of the moving objects as straightforward as click-and-drag.

Cues can be simulated and rehearsed in full 3D before being run for rea

UK - Exclusive UK distributor HHB Communications is delighted to announce the availability of Røde's new NT6 compact condenser microphone. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the NT6 uses technology already pioneered in the highly successful NT5 model, and boasts a separately-housed gold sputtered true condenser capsule that connects to the preamplifier body via a custom heavy duty 3m Kevlar-reinforced cable. This makes the NT6 ideal for a wide range of applications, say HHB, especially instrument mic'ing and any situation where mounting space is limited or a discrete installation is required.

Housed in a heavy-duty satin-nickel-plated body, the preamp module utilizes state-of-the-art surface mount technology and incorporates switches for both 10dB pad and 80Hz low cut filter (12dB/octave), enabling additional control without the need for disturbing the capsule once in posi

UK - Mojo Barriers will launch its Mojo BLMS (Barrier Load Monitor System) at PLASA 2005. The BLMS is a new system designed to measure the pressure applied to a section of barrier by a crowd at an event and represents a significant step forwards in health and safety of crowds attending live events, claims Mojo.

The system has been in field trails for over a year and has been identified as a useful tool to predict and control audience situations before they get to a dangerous state. It comprises an innovative system of pressure sensors, built in to the load bearing arms of the barriers, linked via ethernet to an Apple computer. The whole system is totally unobtrusive to personnel working in the pit and has been carefully designed to be practical in a concert or festival environment, adds Mojo.

(Jim Evans)

Australia - Australian manufacturer LSC Lighting has secured prime position at this year's PLASA show - right behind the popular Innovation Gallery at the front of the hall. Despite numerous attempts to gain information on LSC's new product releases at PLASA this year, a company spokesperson has repeatedly stone-walled by just offering the company's stand number - H11. What can be so secretive not to reveal any details prior to the show? LSC is in its 15th year as an exhibitor at PLASA, so why not just blurt out what's coming? Everyone else does . . .

LSC will unveil the big secret at the PLASA Show - on stand H11.

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