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