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Liechtenstein - Neutrik, specialist in the development and manufacture of professional audio and video connectors, has introduced its latest connector product - OpticalCon - a solid and dust-protected fibre optic connector system with a robust metal housing, push-pull locking mechanism, automatic sealing covers and excellent cable retention.

Responding to the increasing digitalization of the pro audio and entertainment industry in recent years, Neutrik has developed the optical connector system to meet the high demands of reliability and durability in the pro audio market. The system is based on a standardized optical LC-Duplex connector, and the rugged metal housing protects the unit under rough conditions. The approved push-pull mechanism enables simple and quick locking and unlocking and guarantees a secure connection even after a large number of mating cycles, say the compan

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UK - Infinium Technologies has announced that Rodec has selected its digital, contact-free fader for its new Scratchbox DJ mixer. Infinium specializes in the development and distribution of digital contact-free controls which boast long life, high-level precision and fully adjustable 'feel' characteristics.

Marc Coupillie, sales director at Rodec, commented: "Working together with an experienced partner in digital technologies has allowed us to overcome the flaws and limitations most other scratch products are confronted with, hence offering us a progressive product which will hopefully set a new standard in the DJ/scratch scene for the years to come."

DJs are invited to try out the new faders for themselves at the Infinium Technologies stand at the PLASA show (11-14 September 2005) - stand FF6.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - Building on the company's worldwide success in sound reinforcement since the introduction of V-Series in 2003, Tannoy is now offering a fully active version called VNET. By integrating its renowned Dual Concentric point source, constant directivity drive unit with digital signal processing (DSP), network control and class D amplifier technologies into these high definition sound reinforcement (HDSR) loudspeakers, Tannoy is providing a fully monitored active speaker system; a turn key solution for the most demanding sound reinforcement applications.

All VNET models are supplied with the active speaker system fully optimized, requiring onlyroom equalization to finalize the set up, say Tannoy. Room EQ is simplified via user accessible SHARC DSP-based processing that can be used in place of an upstream speaker management system. Using free network topology, which does not suffe

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Italy - The RCF 4PRO 7001 is designed to perform in both concert sound applications as well as in professional sound systems situations, such as large clubs and theatres, say the company. 4PRO 7001 is an arrayable, medium throw system that integrates high power "full neodymium" RCF low distortion transducers. The new 15" inch neodymium, 4" voice coil mid-bass is the result of the latest developments of RCF experience in speaker design and manufacture, resulting in an accurate and a tight bass response.

RCF's 10" Precision Series sealed basket midrange is optimized to work with the 4PRO-7001 60x40 midrange horn. A massive neodymium magnet and a "Compression Driver level" assembly design has been dedicated to reach low distortion and dynamic properties for this transducer.

The compression driver uses a new 3" titanium dome in front of a lo

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USA - Innovate Show Controls (ISC) has released its latest version of the BlueLite X1's downloadable software. Version 1.2 now supports up to 16 DMX universes (8,192 channels) and includes full compatibility with LewLight's Capture 3.0, one of the world's premier CAD and visualization programs for lighting designers. Existing BlueLite X1 users may add additional universes to their standard four universe (2,048 channel) systems in four-universe increments. As with the original X1, there are no restrictions on channel usage or fixture counts.

Version 1.2's support for Capture 3.0 is via LewLight's CITP protocol. This allows Capture to be run on the same Windows 2000/XP machine as the BlueLite X1, or on two separate machines connected via a LAN. In addition to basic DMX data exchange, version 1.2 supports more advanced CITP options. This allows features like Capture's auto focus of

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UK - Earlier this year, XTA Electronics unveiled what it calls "the most advanced and powerful audio management system available" - the DP428. The new digital signal processor provides everything needed for digitally interfacing and managing even the largest system, say the company.

Providing powerful control options, the DP428 offers 4x8 matrix capability, 48dB crossover slopes, and a host of EQ solutions for addressing virtually any audio problem. There are four inputs, each offering gain control, a 28-band graphic EQ, eight filters, and a delay. Eight outputs each have gain control, polarity switching, delay, high/low pass filtering, and up to nine filters. Any input can be routed to any combination of outputs, plus all ins and outs can be phase-adjusted in 2-degree steps. The crossover offers a choice of two types, and 6, 12, 18, 24, or 48dB per octave roll-off. Tw

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UK - Community will show the four latest models in its iBOX series of installation loudspeaker systems, which offers a wide variety of pattern control and array options from same-dimensioned full-range and sub-bass enclosures. The new iBOX iHP3500 series are high performance three-way systems, based on a third enclosure dimension which is slightly larger than the existing 1200 and 1500 series.

The iHP3564 and iHP3594 are large format, full-range systems. The driver complement in both consists of a 15" (380mm) high power LF driver, an 8" (205mm) mid-range driver and a 1.4" (36mm) exit / 2.87" (72.2 mm) edge-wound voice coil compression driver. High order crossovers minimize band overlap and the large format horn flare delivers well controlled dispersion, 60 x 40° for the iHP3564 and 90 x 40° for the iHP3594. The well-controlled off-axis response enhances sys

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UK - At 11am on Monday 12 September, there will be a showdown at the PLASA Show at Earls Court, London. James Bond 007 (alias Pierce Brosnan, alias Douglas James) will confront one of the world's top DJs - John '00' Fleming. If Fleming's fingerprints match those on the box, James Bond will hand over a rather special gadget - one that would make Q proud. "The 00DJ is the toughest, cleverest, coolest piece of DJ kit this millennium," say Computer DJ.

Computer DJ will be exhibiting at PLASA on stand C56

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - Logic System Pro Audio, the UK's largest loudspeaker manufacturer in Gainsborough, will be exhibiting at this year's PLASA show on stand number K44 and will be previewing the first products in the new and highly innovative ML Series.

Designed as a truly multifunctional range of loudspeaker enclosures the ML Series has applications in many areas including Live Sound, Theatre, AV, Leisure and Sports Venues etc. Incorporating an intuitive flying system the ML Series lends itself to becoming popular with rental companies and installers alike. With a full range of options for flying available from one system, the ML Series is set to become another winner in the Logic System range. Models available will be ML15, ML12, ML8, ML802, and ML702. All models will have rotatable horn flares and will be available with different dispersion characteristics dependant on application. Pictured

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UK - Artistic Licence will be launching Rail-Patch at PLASA this year.

The product is a simple connection device for DIN Rail installations. It is available with either male or female five pin XLR connectors and is used to provide cable entry into the installation equipment without the need to make up special cables.

The product has an XLR mounted on one edge and a three pin screw terminal on the other. Custom variants can also be produced. The product line is available throughout the world via a growing number of progressive dealers, a list of which is available from Artistic Licences web site, where visitors can also order on-line and download technical data and user guides.

Jump-Start can be seen at PLASA 2005 on Stand G12.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - Computer DJ is showing the '00DJ' - designed for the mobile DJ and endorsed by John '00' Fleming. This, say the company, is the only dedicated mobile device which has touch screen technology, huge storage capacity and illuminated keyboard, all housed within a tough but stylish silver briefcase.

Also on show, are Q-Play digital music systems - designed with total security using biometric fingerprint scanners allowing user access only. These units can be installed into shops, pubs, and clubs or anywhere music is played. Computer DJ is also launching the Q-Play information/Music Kiosk. Product brochures are available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Computer DJ can be found on stand C56.

(Lee Baldock)

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Italy / UK - Clay Paky will show a number of new products at this year's PLASA Show, including the Alpha Spot HPE 1200, the Alpha Spot 700, the Alpha Wash TH and the CP Color 400 SH.

Alpha Spot HPE 1200 is the flagship luminaire of the company's Alpha range and boasts a high performance optical unit and features a 1200W discharge lamp. With a large, newly designed effects section, colour mixing CMY and linear zoom from 10°- 40°, Alpha Spot HPE 1200 is the most silent luminaire in the range, say the company. Other features include linear CTO, seven-color wheel, a graphic system with 20 gobos plus animation disc, two rotating gobo wheels - each with six bi-directional, indexable and easily interchangeable decorative glass and dichroic gobos, selectable 'Gobo shake' function and morphing effect.

The Alpha Spot 700 is a 700 W effects projector featuring linear zoom from 15° - 4

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USA - Based on the award-winning Eclipse 208, Clear-Com has developed the Eclipse Median to suit systems where space is restricted, such as OB vans. It will be shown at the forthcoming IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. Clear-Com has designed this matrix to incorporate eight interface slots and still provide 112 ports in a small 6RU frame.

The Median differs from the E208 by including eight interface slots to make the Median more suited to facilities where space is at a premium. The eight slots use existing Clear-Com interfaces.

Chris Exelby, managing director for Clear-Com says, "The development of the Eclipse Median shows our commitment to mid-sized applications, which account for a large and very important portion of the broadcast market. The Eclipse Median further demonstrates the flexibility of the easily scalable Eclipse range, allowing us to meet the needs of our custome

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Italy / UK - The iSpot S is a new version of the moving head projector. Flicker-free and self-stabilising, iSpot S is suitable for a range of specialist and conventional applications, but its improved low noise design makes it ideal for TV studios. Features include 12 rotating gobos and a powerful luminous output, articulated movement (pan 530°, tilt 270°), 16-bit beam positioning, DMX512 standard and bidirectional (with DR 1) communication protocol, full range dimming, synchronized or random strobe effect, zap strobe effect and black-out.

Colour is provided from a CMY colour mixing system; a colour wheel with five fixed colours plus white rainbow/multi-colour/slide effects, synchronized black-out and colour change, and proportional CTO. Its easily interchangeable gobos, on two overlapping wheels of six gobos each plus open, provide a wide range of images. Also available are t

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UK - Lighting Effects Distribution Ltd is home to one of the most comprehensive LED and effects portfolios in the industry. Operating from its base in Ashford, Kent, the company is the exclusive distributor for Ayrton, Alkalite, Antari Smoke Effects, Hungaroflash, Coemar and Marveon LED, while other distributed brands include MoodLight, James Thomas Pixelline, Solar LED, Geni Lighting, a range of self-branded LED products and control equipment.

A visual highlight of this year's PLASA show will be the new Ayrton DreamPanel (50cm x 50cm) modular video-tile, designed for screen-floor applications, which will be built into a concept floor display on the side of the stand, fed from a media server. Lighting Effects Distribution will also give a first UK showing to Antari's new versatile, mid-level series of smoke machines, the Z Series.

The company also operates a projects division

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UK - Fuzion plc will bring a range of exciting products to its new two-deck stand at the PLASA Show this year, including the FG series from t&m Systems. Comprising four, two-way, full-range speakers (and three matched subs) these speakers are already finding favour in themed bars, music venues and theatres for their versatility and rotatable CD horn characteristics, say Fuzion. All are constructed in premium birch ply and offer great value for money.

From Australian Monitor comes the Installation Series AMC line of amplifiers. This takes the heritage and reliability of the company's AMIS series and integrates its features into a low-cost amplifier format for applications which require reliability, without the more elaborate characteristics of the AMIS series. Available in 30W, 60W and 120W versions the AMC series is essentially a 2U mixer amplifier featuring 100V line and 4 ohm

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Canada - The Adamson M15 multi-purpose cabinet features a low profile, symmetrical trapezoid design, with a 50° conical waveguide - a combination which allows any two cabinets to work together in a mirror image monitor configuration, say the company. The M15 ships complete with a built-in adaptable rigging system. Optional hardware for pole-mounting, or small format horizontal arrays, is also available.

The cabinet is loaded with a single Adamson ND-15 Kevlar/Neodymium Driver, marking the launch of Adamson's Advanced Cone Architecture: this "breakthrough technology" the company say, makes the ND15 the only 15" driver with zero axial modes in its entire passband, dramatically increasing the linearized mid-range response, while maintaining a solid bottom end - impossible to achieve with a 15" paper driver, say Adamson. The top end is covered by a 4" high

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UK - Martin Audio will introduce at PLASA a range of high performance ceiling speakers designed to comply with UL2043, UL1480, BS5839 pt8 and IEC60849/EN60849. All have perforated steel grilles, UL94 VO ABS baffles and steel back cans. The range features rising clamp connectors that accept up to 2.5sqmm conductors and are fireproofed by a steel cover plate with a clamped cable entry.

The speakers are available in 25W 4" (100mm), 75W 6.5" (165mm) and 150W 8" (200mm) versions. All are 16ohms with switched 70V line transformers with low frequency characteristics. All models are 2-way designs using soft dome tweeters to give wide dispersion and "excellent off-axis performance". The exceptionally wide dispersion of 4" and 6.5" models makes them particularly suitable for low ceiling areas, says Martin.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Pro audio specialists Marquee Audio will once again be networking digital audio at PLASA, this time using the groundbreaking Optocore technology to link multiple digital and analogue consoles.

Also on display will be the latest consoles from Yamaha as well as the innovative Digidesign Venue board, seamlessly linked to a Protools TDM recording system. A number of new 'hot off the press' products are also promised.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Audio-Technica's new Midnight Blues MB/Dk5 and MB/Dk7 Drum Packs provide an affordable miking solution for percussion, with durable microphones that carry a five-year limited warranty, say the company. The MB/Dk5 Drum Pack consists of four Midnight Blues MB 5k snare/ tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts. The MB/Dk7 drum pack consists of two MB 4k overhead/ hi-hat microphones, four MB 5k snare/tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts.

The AT8665 is a low-profile design drum rim microphone mount that saves considerable stage space, eliminating the need for conventional floor stands. The AT8665 offers flexibility for positioning the mic on the snare or toms while providing a solid and secure microphone mounting that is able to withstand even the hardest of players. Both Drum Packs are confidentl

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UK / Belgium - S+H Technical Support Ltd has been appointed as exclusive distributor for ShowLED starcloths in the UK. S+H joins internationally renowned distributors including Rose Brand in the US, Gerriets in Germany, ShowTex in Benelux and Coemar De Sisti in Australia.

"The experience of S+H in the events market and their starcloth production capacity and expertise, will surely enhance ShowLED's presence at UK theatres, concerts and corporate events. Add this experience to an excellent service on both sales and rental and understand why confidence in a successful venture in the UK is so high!" says ShowLED's Kenny Janssens.

The official partnership will be launched at the ShowLED/S+H joint stand at PLASA 2005 in London next month. Not only will the partnership be launched, but both companies will be introducing the ShowLED Chameleon to the entertainment sector, at

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USA / Europe - American DJ has introduced the Color Fusion - a compact DMX-compatible stage colour wash effect which, the company claims, offers professional RGB colour-blending at a price within reach of any performer or club owner. Designed for bands, small nightclubs, DJs, and a wide variety of staging applications, the The 4-channel Color Fusion can be operated using any standard DMX controller, or set to run as a sound-activated plug-and-play unit which uses its own in-built chase patterns. The powerful, easy-to-use fixture is ideal for everyone from experienced, veteran lighting users to budding young performers who are just getting started in the entertainment biz.

The Color Fusion provides electronic dimming from 0-100 percent, so users can adjust the intensity and depth of a colour wash on the fly. Convenient barn doors give users the ability to change the dimensions of

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UK - Beyerdynamic UK will host the European launch of the CF/CFX Series of loudspeakers aimed at both portable and installed applications at PLASA. The self-powered CF Series incorporates the company's new PF-1 Intelligent Digital Amplifier, while the CFX Series is designed for use with external processors and amplifiers.

There are four 2-way general-purpose trapezoidal full-range cabinets - the CF/CFX61 (2-way with a 6" LF driver, 150 x 60° dispersion), CF/CFX81 (2-way with 8", 150 x 60° dispersion), CF/CFX121 (2-way with 12", 90 x 60° dispersion) and CF/CFX151 (2-way with 15", 90 x 40° dispersion).

The CF/CFX121M is a 2-way cabinet with a 12" woofer in a sloped-front cabinet designed for monitor applications. All five full range systems feature high quality compression drivers mounted on easily rotatable Renkus-Heinz Complex Conic horns. The CF/C

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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

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