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Hong Kong - Lighthouse Technologies has introduced what it claims to be "the industry's first portable, self-contained 'pop-up' high brightness light emitting diode (LED) video screen". Lighthouse, will be showcasing the PopVision at InfoComm which opens in Las Vegas this week.

PopVision features Lighthouse's proprietary technology, enabling "a high-resolution screen with better quality images at an affordable price". Designed for aesthetic integration, PopVision - with brightness level up to 3000 nits - Is intended for use in any digital signage network (new or existing) where LCD, Plasma and projection systems are not appropriate. PopVision can also be used in outdoor applications and be seen in direct sunlight with the proper weatherproof housing.

The 6mm screen is contained in a 5ft x 2ft mobile case with a wireless remote and hydraulic system that ena

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UK - The Scan Operator 12 Advanced Professional DMX controller for intelligent lighting controls up to 12 fixtures with up to 16 channels. With its two different layouts, it is specially designed for use with midi applications. Additionally, it has an Easy Mode, which simulates a 160 channel fader unit, which can be used as a standalone controller or to enlarge other DMX Controllers.

Meanwhile, the Scan Operator 12 PT Advanced is based on the Scan Operator 12 Advanced, But allows the user to control pan/tilt via jog wheels, and any channel can be inverted. A further feature is the programming of selective chaser overlays which can be combined with the normal chasers.

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UK - bar.05 will be Pulsar's fourth attendance of the Bar Show. Within the Koko feature bar Pulsar will be featuring a comprehensive display of its entire ChromaRange LED products and solutions. Also on display at the show, say Pulsar, will be the recent additions to the ChromaRange - the high-power IP65-rated ChromaFlood200 and ChromBatten200. These fixtures open up to possibilities for large-scale LED illumination projects, says the company's Andy Graves..

Pulsar can be found on stand C33.

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UK - Stardraw.com has welcomed Aurora Multimedia, Rane and Vity to the ever-expanding family of manufacturers whose products are supported within Stardraw Control. Stardraw Control generates customized standalone control applications and has been engineered to support any device using any protocol - if a product is remotely controllable or remotely monitored, Stardraw Control can be used to control and monitor it. Support for a product or product family is implemented by the creation of a driver which means that manufacturers do not need to change or add any hardware or software for existing products for them to be supported. To ensure the easiest transition into full support within the Stardraw Control platform, Stardraw.com currently undertakes all work required to add support for products at no cost.

The rapidly growing number of manufacturers supported in Stardraw Control in

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UK JVC's SR-DVM70EU recorder has three-in-one video recording that incorporates MiniDV, HDD, and DVD and offers a range of professional features. Additional to its triple recording capabilities, the recorder has a 160 GB hard disk that provides high-storage capacity for extended recording times. It also enables mass duplication with high-quality picture and audio.

It is being promoted as is "an ideal tool for quick and easy editing of live programming and recorded DV footage as well as for dubbing, archiving and duplication in a post-production facility or corporate office".

When dubbing, the deck analyses content as it is recorded on the hard disk drive and assigns optimum bit rates to ensure picture quality while calculating disc capacity. In addition, the deck features selectable recording times and data rates depending on the application. Copying of DVD discs can

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UK - Summit Steel will be exhibiting at ABTT for the first time, aiming to raise its profile within the theatre industry. The company's expansion plans include developing more relationships with theatre and performance orientated projects. "ABTT is an ideal opportunity for meeting potential clientele, illustrating our services and raising our profile in the world of theatre," says a spokesman. In addition to its range of truss, hoists, ground supports, including its SmarTmasts and rigging hardware, Summit is specifically highlighting its Kinesys Elevation movement system at the show.

The Kinesys - Vari-speed System for high capacity lifting solutions is billed as "a dynamic, fully programmable vari-speed hoist and winch control system, complimented with 32 double brake CM Lodestar Hoists capable of running at speeds of up to 21m/min." The system provides accu

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UK - White Light's presence at ABTT will be bigger this year, with new products from Robert Juliat and Clay Paky and the award winning Digital Festoon System. White Light will also be announcing its appointment as a Prolyte distributor and also exclusive Arri Theatre Lighting distributor in the UK.

White Light will be showing examples of the latest lighting technology, including conventional lighting, automated lighting and LED lighting. Conventional lighting will include the Arri Studio Theatre 1K and Studio Theatre 2K fresnels. Moving lights will include the new, tungsten Alpha Wash Halo washlight from Clay Paky. LED lighting will take the form of the ChromaQ ColorBlock, which has been put to spectacular use on a number of recent projects lit by White Light's events team.

Also on show will be products from manufacturers for which White Light is the exclusive UK distributor,

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USA - Road Ready Cases has launched its world exclusive Cool Cases line, featuring built-in electric cooling and venting fans. Plugged in for power, the cases cool live gear by an average of 12°F (7°C - cooling tested at 20°C / 68°F ambient temperature). "We're constantly looking for new ways to further the life of our customers' gear," says Mike Gerutto, Road Ready Cases president. "With this new built-in safeguard against overheating, we have taken the next step in protecting gear both inside and out."

The first five cases in this new line, specifically designed to hold and cool some of the most popular DJ gear in the market today, including popular equipment from Pioneer, Denon, Technics and Stanton.

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Hall Stage will host Swedish company Visual Act at next week's ABTT show in London. Visual Act will demonstrate its Advanced Wagon system, which allows for cable-free horizontal movement of any type of stage element. The wagons use a laser locational system to position loads of up to 600kg - to millimetre accuracy - without any tracks or guides on the stage.

Visual Act recently provided all the stage & flying automation equipment for the Eurovision Song Contest finals in Kiev. The staging for the event, one of the most advanced ever, included 46 separate moving components. VA control was used to create a range of stage configurations and dynamic scene changes during each act.

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UK - The new MAC 700 from Martin Professional will be on preview at this week's ABTT show. This fixture is ideally suited to the theatre market, say Martin, as its features include an Animation Wheel, CMY and the option to run in Quiet Mode. Also on show is the newly released MAC 250 Wash, as well as the new Woodroffe Gobo Collection for the MAC 2000 Profile. Martin says it will also be giving two lucky people the chance to win one of its Mania Aqua and Fire Animation Effects at the show.

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UK - Lifting, and rigging sales specialists Lift-Turn-Move launches its new Equipchaine electromechanical chain lifting device into the UK at ABTT 2005. The device has been specifically designed for theatrical applications. The Equipchaine is an electromechanical chain lifting device that has been specifically designed for theatrical applications. Each device consists of several modular elements connected together to suit the structural environment. Several chain drop positions are linked by the same drive mechanism that can be used to lift lighting bars, stage sets and curtains of various lengths.

Equipchaine is appreciated by theatre consultants and architects throughout Europe; it has been installed in a diverse range of over 130 theatres and multi purpose spaces. Existing applications range from single to 40-device projects. Using simplifies any structural problems, as it fi

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UK - Turbosound has announced the availability of two new powerful and compact DSP-based loudspeaker management systems. The Turbosound LMS-D26 and LMS-D24 digital systems both incorporate pre-set programmes for Turbosound's Aspect, QLight, HiLight, TFM and TCS series enclosures.

Designed for touring and fixed-install applications, the LMS series controllers combine the functions of multiple conventional crossover products in a compact 1U high, 19" rack unit. The LMS-D26 offers a 2-in/6-out format, while the LMS-D24 provides a 2-in/4-out configuration. Both systems offer quick set-up and adjustment via an easy-to-use menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and rotary encoders. They provide full control over crossover frequency, filter slope, gain and polarity, and have integral, fast-acting limiters.

The new controllers are also equipped with electronically balance

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UK - Robe Show Lighting has launched its latest moving light - the ColorWash 250 AT. This completes Robe's AT line of fixtures, which now offers moving heads in 1200W, 575W and 250W models, in both spot and wash versions.

The 250 AT is billed as "ideal for television, theatrical and architectural applications where quietness is vital. It's also suitable for clubs, discos, installations and scenic lighting of all types, where expedient sizing, reliability, and cool design top the agenda." It features a new optical system, making it 50% brighter than its predecessor, the Wash 250XT.

Says Robe, "The extremely silent cooling system and movement make ColorWash 250 AT an ideal choice for TV and theatre. Even with the strobing function activated, the fixture's operation is virtually inaudible.

As with all other Robe AT moving heads, ColorWash 250 AT features full 16-

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USA - New software for the Hog iPC console has been released by High End Systems Inc (HES). This new software provides many enhancements to the hybrid lighting console, say the company, and adds support for a third monitor or touchscreen. Users can download the software and read detailed release information at the web address below.

The Hog iPC console contains three applications (Hog 3PC, Hog 2PC and Hog iPC configuration panel), all of which have been updated. The Hog iPC configuration panel is the central utility program for interfacing with the unique elements of the Hog iPC system. Improvements to this application allow users to enable a third monitor or touchscreen connected to the DVI port of the console.

This functionality was requested by customers, says Brad Schiller, HES director of control systems development. "We are pleased to have been able to react to user

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UK - Peavey has introduced the latest additions to the PV Series: Both the 700W (1400W peak) PV 215 and 400W (800W peak) PV 115 models are 2-way trapezoidal enclosures featuring a single 15" woofer, RX14 compression driver with a 1.4" titanium diaphragm and a 90° x 40° constant directivity horn. Further features are a heavy-duty crossover, tweeter protection, plus moulded-in pole mounts. The third model, the 400W PV 118 subwoofer has an 18" Pro Eighteen woofer, optimized internal low-pass crossover, along with pole-mount adaptor.

Also new is the Messenger Light, a compact, portable sound system that can be set up in seconds. Measuring just 24" wide, the Messenger Light's robust 5-channel mixer and 100W output make it ideal for an array of applications from office presentations and small events to karaoke and everything in between. Adding to this, the Messen

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UK - Ice*lighting, the "super batten" from Telectra, was awarded the ABTT (Associaton of British Theatre Technicians), lighting product of the year 2005 at the ABTT Annual Awards Dinner held at the Duke of York's Headquarters, London on Wednesday 15 June.

Transferring innovative technology advances developed outside the entertainment industry, ice*lighting provides eye-catching visual entertainment effects through LED (light emitting diode) and proprietary Bead*light Technologies, as well as converging light and video technologies to provide wide area video effects across split batten arrays without the use of a media server.

"The real point about product development," says Alan Oliver, Telectra's sales and marketing director, "is that technology innovation must exceed customer needs and expectations and in the world of entertainment, lighting and disp

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USA - American DJ has launched its latest water simulation effect, the H2O 250 - a brighter, 250W version of the original H2O with upgraded features, and at a lower price. Like its predecessor, the H2O 250 is designed as a background mood effect for lounges and intimate club areas. It's also ideal for creating a spacey, psychedelic atmosphere at retro '60s and '70s parties, say the company.

The new fixture includes a higher-output 250W halogen lamp and an improved optical system which the company says enhances brightness and colour saturation. The H2O 250 has also been given a number of other upgrades, designed to make life easier for mobile DJs. It's equipped with a new electronic transformer, making it more lightweight, while the case now features protective plastic end moulds, which safeguard against nicks and dents during transit. A larger cooling fan has also been added, al

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UK - Strand Lighting's new EC21 Dimmers and its OneLight range of Daylight luminaires were recognized in the Best Lighting Product Category at the ABTT Dinner in London on Wednesday 15 June. Strand Lighting had chosen the ABTT show for the UK launch of the new EC21 series dimmer racks which have been developed in response to feedback from customers and consultants on the entire dimmer range. A first for EC21 is the ability to have up to 96 Sinewave dimmers in a single rack simplifying the implementation of full or partial Sinewave dimming solutions.

The new racks allow users to freely mix and match dimmers of any type (both Sinewave and conventional) within one rack to meet the needs of any installation. EC21 Dimmers are available with a wide range of circuit breaker and filter choke options.

The OneLight range of luminaires which include a 575W Par and Fresnel were recognized

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USA - The recent launch of the self-powered MICA compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker was enthusiastically received in the market and orders began flowing in as soon as the product was announced, say the company. Although the first production run has been dispersed to nearly every continent on the globe, the majority of the initial shipments have gone to Europe, with more than 70 cabinets going to Spain alone and Best Audio/Dispatch France's Meyer Sound distributor taking delivery of 48 units.

MKM Showtechnik of Darmstadt, Germany, the first of a number of German rental companies buying the new loudspeaker, employed a dozen MICA cabinets, supported by seven 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofers in a horizontal line array at the Burggrabenfest concert in Darmstadt. The show received favourable reviews for sound in the German press.

12 of the MICA units going to Best Aud

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Singapore - For the first time at this year's International Pro-Audio and Lighting Symposium 2005 (iPALs '05 - 22-24 June, Singapore), Lighthouse Technologies is co-hosting its stand with rental partner AV Promotions Ltd, to showcase its revolutionary range of large scale, full-colour video screens developed to meet specialized industry needs.

A highlight of the exhibit will be Lighthouse's R6, 3.2m wide and 2.4m high, 6mm pixel pitch indoor video screen which, the company says, is an attractive, cost-effective option for smaller scale rental applications demanding uncompromising image quality with virtually any source materials, delivering sharp, vibrant viewing capabilities.

The company's line-up at iPALs'05 will also encompass products including the super quiet, versatile Lighthouse R10 LED screen. Constructed as three creative pillar architecture, each measuring 0.64m wide

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USA - Neutrik collected a Pick Hit Award 2005 for its new OpticalCon product, presented at InfoComm in Las Vegas (8 to 10 June). Industry insiders - ranging from end-users to consultants and journalists - who visited exhibitors' booths anonymously during the show - selected the winners. The Pick Hit recipients need to be renowned for offering a wide range of products standing for the application of leading-edge technology and/or providing eminently practical solutions to today's system integration challenges. "It was difficult to come up with only 14 products out of all the contenders, but it's exciting to see such a good cross section of technologically innovative products that either provides extremely well thought-out solutions, represents the latest advancements in a particular technology, or both," the jury said.

OpticalCon is a ruggedized and dirt protected fibre

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UK - Following the recent news of Telectra's ABTT Award for its Ice*lighting LED effect, Telectra Ltd has announced a further success, having picked up the innovation prize at the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2005 with its award winning LED diffusion systems - Bead*light Technologies (patents pending).

Fierce competition was provided by the other finalists across diverse fields of advanced science, biosciences technology experts, Oxford Genome Sciences, and RM plc (Research Machines plc), the specialist educational information and communication technology company, adding to the illustrious nature of the award. The award was sponsored by Marks & Clerk, the patent and trade mark attorneys and The Oxford Times.

Sales and marketing director of Telectra, Alan Oliver, was jubilant with the result. "This crowned off a great week for all of us at Telectra. Two days earlier, we wer

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USA - Closely following the release of the MICA compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker, Meyer Sound has announced the 600-HP compact high-power subwoofer. Bringing the power of the 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofer to a package ideal for rigging with MICA, the self-powered 600-HP is ideal for flown applications, say Meyer, using its optional QuickFly rigging, and for those situations where the extra low-frequency extension of the 700-HP is not required, or where space is a consideration.

In addition to being the ideal partner in a flown MICA array, the 600-HP's operating frequency range of 33Hz to 150Hz provides a complement to other Meyer Sound self-powered products such as the UPA-1P compact wide coverage or UPJ-1P compact VariO loudspeakers. The 600-HP's power and bandwidth handle high continuous operating levels and extreme transient information with minimal distort

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USA - Elation Professional has introduced the Vision Scan 575, a 575W DMX professional scanner designed for big concert halls, arenas, stage tours and major theatrical productions.

Equipped with a powerful 575W Philips lamp and a high-output luminous-parabolic dichroic reflector optical system, the Vision Scan 575 offers users three beam angle positions - 18°, 20° or 22° - with bright output at each setting. For example, at 18° the output is an impressive 12470 lux.

A moving mirror fixture, the Vision Scan 575 is capable of quick movement and beams can sweep across a wide area, with movement of 170° pan and 80° tilt. It's equipped with an iris, and a frost filter plus it features two independent gobo wheels. The first wheel takes three lithographic, one glass and three metal rotating/indexing gobos, and the second holds seven static metal gobos. Gobos can be overlaid to

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