Open to PLASA Show exhibitors with a new product at the Show, entry into the awards brings immediate benefits with nominated products showcased in an Innovation Gallery inside the entrance to the show. Products are then judged on the show floor by a panel of exp
The updated Network Controller is equipped with a more powerful processor for even faster system response within very large systems. It also includes a 48 V DC battery back-up input.
The Multi Channel Interface
The new product comprises two main elements - a Wireless Access Point (WAP) unit and three different types of wireless Discussion Units. With minimal time required for set-up or break-down, multiple events can take place in sequence, meaning better and more effective use of space. The discussion system can be installed, rearranged and operated with virtually no impact on the integrity of a historical location.
The DCN Wireless Discussion System combines fast set-up o
When weight load for speaker mounting was limited, in the past the only choice was the use of small speakers. The newly developed advanced speaker system NOX Series SD12 allows safe and easy installation of high performance 12"/1" speakers.
In mobile installations, the easy handling and the low weight of 10 kilograms (including U-bracket with pivot and tilt capability plus truss clamp) leads to drastic cost reduction. It is now possible for one person to mount a 12"/1" loudspeaker into a truss - using a single hand.
The new NOX SD-12 may also be used on a speaker stand or mounted into a wall. The loudspeaker is weather resistant and may be left outside
In the mix at Musikmesse in hall 5.1 alongside other scene leaders such as Ableton, Apple and UDG, Pioneer hosted a grand stand in order to introduce the latest equipment. This included the exciting new digital DJ mixers, the DJM-400 and DJM-800, as well as the new range of CDJ CD decks, the CDJ-800Mk2s and CDJ-1000Mk3s. Aside from this future-proof DJ hardware, Pioneer's new DJS software was also available for examination alongside the new industrial strength DVD player, the robust and re
Using Autodesk's advanced i-drop technology CAD Content delivers unbelievable power in an easy to use Visual Library. CAD Content's Visual Library can be shared over a local server or on-line. This advanced power library comes with predefined content, user defined content and online content capabilities. CAD content's on-line path can be modified to control the location that a designer can browse.
CAD Content is a stand-a-lone product and works with AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT or LD Assistant. It speeds up the design process and shortens the overall design times. It is designed for companies and individuals to quickly set up and share design content with their team using on-line an
The M4 is a visually discreet, 2-way high performance stage monitor employing an integrated 15" /1.3" exit coaxial driver with a CD horn and passive crossover network. In its standard 50° x 70° dispersion configuration it provides an accurately defined coverage area on stage and when used upright it is transformed into a powerful PA system. The M4 can optionally be operated in 2-way active mode by changing the d&b D12 amplifier's configuration without any modifications to the loudspeaker. For its compact dimension and mere 20 kg (44 lb) it produces an incredible 138 or 140 dB SPL when driven in passive or active mode respective
Compliance must be met for all products containing electrical or electronic components placed in the European Union market as of July 1 of this year. This legislation appears to be part of a growing global trend toward more environmentally sound manufacturing policies in the industry as a whole.
Wireless Solution is committed to providing only quality products to its customers that have been proven to be safe not only for people, but the environme
Compliance must be met for all products containing electrical or electronic components placed in the European Union market as of 1 July this year.
Pathway has a demonstrated commitment to protecting people and the environment and the company has been following the development of these directives for a number of years. In early 2004, Pathway began working on a RoHS compliance strategy. This included an evaluation of compliance as well as component substitution and re-engineering where necessary to inc
Since the launch of the W8L, Martin Audio has developed a patent pending technology, which provides an exceptional degree of control over the curvature of the high frequency vertical wavefront. Research has shown that even very long-throw systems benefit from a small, but specific amount of wavefront curvature. By coupling this technology with significant advances in high frequency device design Martin Audio have created a quad-driver, high frequency system with an impressive 10dB greater output capability over the W8L.
This additional high frequency headroom all
"We purchased the LSC maXim LP console because it is reasonably priced and user friendly and the demo at LDI last year was very impressive," said Brian Winthrop, president of Big Wave Event Productions. "Since joining our lighting stock the maXim has never crashed and the tech support from the US distributors Applied Electronics has been very good."
Pictured is the maXim LP in control at a
The iF (Industrie Forum Design e.V.), based in Hannover, provides a broad range of design-related services. Since 1953 it has become known worldwide for its annual iF design award competition. This year a total of almost 2000 product entries from 37 countries were submitted. The award means that Bosch is permitted to use the iF label on the WAP unit in recognition of the company's commitment to innovation and meeting customers' requirements.
In addition to the WAP unit, the DCN Wireless Discussion System comprises three different types of wireless discussion units and a central control unit. The system requires
DDS stands for Digital Directivity Synthesis - an advanced array control optimizationconcept. DDS is based on a specially adapted "constrained weighted least-squares" optimization algorithm. Starting from a desired direct SPL distribution in a hall or space, the optimum output filter for each array channel is calculated. In other words, the desired 'illumination' of the hall or space is 'mapped back' to the array, instead of mapping the arrayresponse to the hall, as would be done with a conventional loudspeaker array.
Using DD
The Club World Awards is sponsored by leading US club trade magazine Club Systems International. It is dedicated to recognising the very best of club venues, products, people and experiences in North America - and everything that makes them cutting edge, or spectacular. This year's Awards event was staged at Crobar 24 @ Nocturnal in downtown Miami, on the scenic rooftop patio.
The Awards nominations were whittled down to four or five per category, and the tough job of judging was undertaken by 10 industry experts, picked from all sectors of the business.
The ColorWash 250 AT won because it is one of the most versatile products of its genre on the market, and it ticks all the club world check boxes - it's feature packed, well priced
In addition to being asked to review the document t
The Easi-Build Pipe and Drape system comprises heavy bases with adjustable telescopic horizontal and vertical aluminium poles and can accommodate any drape. The system is neatly packaged for easy transportation in boxes or carry bags requiring minimum labour at maximum speed in any location.
"Our Easi-Build Pipe and Drape system is aimed at all customers. Never before has it been so quick and simple to erect a temporary drape structure," says Steve Tuck, managing director at Blackout.
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KV2's Jonathan Reece-Farren says that the system looked quite out of place being so small in comparison to the mass of arrays and subs around it - so much so, that he had to point out which were the KV2 speakers before each demonstration. Using only two flown VHD 2.0 mid/high enclosures per side, with accompanying subs on the ground, they proceeded to "amaze all that heard it" say KV2.
Reece-Farren commented: "We've all waited a long time for this, but the reaction from those who came along has made it all worthwhile. In
A long-anticipated addition to the company's successful GEO S and GEO T tangent-array designs, GEO D features NEXO's patented, third-generation Hyperbolic Wavesource. Equally innovative is the cardioid GEO SUB bass/sub bass cabinet, which arrays from the same over/under bumper as GEO D, and offers unrivalled pattern-control from new, proprietary NX242 TDcontroller digital filter sets.
Five years experience with GEO Series flying and stage-stacking systems have yielded the most rigging-friendly NEXO sound reinforcement system to date. Equally at home on or above the stage, using a single, elegant hardware system, GEO D can be deployed in minimum arrays of four units
Both developed and made in the UK by the Sanyo factory in Lowestoft, the 32" panel is suitable for both interior and exterior uses, and can withstand a range of weather conditions as well as harsh environments, such as dusty or humid conditions. The IP56-rated LCD display includes a lightweight aluminum frame covered by an acrylic front panel.
The high-resolution LCD panel boasts a high brightness level, high contrast ratio and wide 176° viewing angle, say Sanyo. It is aimed at various outdoor applications such as point-of-information, outside broadcasting of TV events, advertising, branding or sponsorship at open-air corporate events, and displaying television or drinks promotions in a pub gardens
The Four systems ranging from the G8 2.5k rig to the G15vs2 system at 5.5k are capable of handling any application from a small conference and the most demanding installation, to Churches and full live concert applications. Each system comes complete and is driven by Carlsbro's stunning Powerline series amplifiers housed in a flight case together with a digital processor and pre programmed equalisation scenes, all leads and cables and birch ply robust cabinets that have been designed and hand built in the U.K.
All four systems are being launched with some
All three speakers in the range (490 mm/50 W, 490 mm/35 W and 355 mm/25 W) are robustly constructed in corrosion-proof aluminium with a PVC edge profile for protection against impact damage. With a maximum power output of 75 W, the LBC 3484/00 employs a high-efficiency driver that provides excellent sound reproduction. The loudspeaker is also available as separate horn and driver to allow a choice of combinations when installing.
The new loudspeaker has provision for incorporating circuit boards for Bosch's Plena and Praesideo Voice Alarm S
The IL 60-CT is a compact 6.5"/ ¾" ceiling speaker with a handling capacity of 40 watts RMS for typical installations in foyers, boutiques, bars, shopping malls or even airports and public buildings. For music applications requiring extended bass, HK AUDIO offers the IL 80-CT with 8" speaker, ¾" tweeter and a power-handling capacity of 60 watts RMS. In the third ceiling model, the IL 60-CTC, also a 6.5" model, the speaker is enclosed in a sturdy steel housing.
In addition to the ceiling models, HK Audio also offers two new value-priced two-way speakers
The company says that the design philosophy of the TT+ series is based upon offering the sound engineer solutions and tools that are ready to use. These include the ability to sustain very high power with highly efficient sound pressure levels. "The main design ethos is being, able to offer the audio engineer extremely high audio quality and system efficiency," say the company
RCF says: "Intense sound levels are created with e
In response to the win, Chauvet CEO Albert Chauvet said: "We are very pleased and honoured. This award is testimony to Chauvet's credo of providing value, innovation and performance in every product we put our name on."
The Colortube 2.0 is outfitted with 144 high intensity LEDs over its one-metre length and is made of white UV-coated polycarbonate. It performs 22 patterns, chase and colour flows via the Colorcontroller 2.0, which is itself DMX-512 compatible. RGB mixing diffuses seven brilliant colours: cyan,
