Named StudioPatch 6425, the new patchbay is primarily designed for use within recording studios and has 64 TT/bantam 'Easy Norm' jacks that allow the normals to be set from the front of the patchbay. It is internally wired using 110 ohm cable to eight 25-way D-sub connectors on the rear panel - four inputs and four outputs. Another feature is the grounds are bussed to enable the passing of phantom power.
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Touch247 is a one-stop solution at the top end of the digital display market, enabling estate agents to sell properties by customer screen interaction. The system delivers a clearer, punchier screen image than other projected displays or plasma screens. The high specification of projector and screen components in Touch247 delivers exceptional levels of picture contrast and anti-reflectivity and so ensures that prospective buyers can always view the properties regardless of the time of night or day.
The system itself comprises a high contrast dynamic display, rear projection screen with purpose-designed display software and optional touch-screen interactivity. Between the shop window and the projection screen lies a unique touch-glass
The intuitive 'drag-and-drop' user interface makes any Windows user feel at home and means users can begin working on their designs immediately without the need for any training course, say Shock Solutions. Recent applications range from teaching aids in schools to providing the visualization software for the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev.
"We're very proud to be associated with Capture. The feedback's been fantastic, especially over the past 12 months as the products begun to get the respect it deserves,"
The units are fully DMX controllable and can be run from any lighting desk, or in stand-alone mode. A 4-digit LED display on the base enables onboard programming. Master/slave operation using a serial cable is another simple control option, running multiple fixtures through one unit.
Variable speed rotation in both directions is possible, and smooth and precise movement is guaranteed with the use of 16-bit DMX. A virtually silent cooling system makes R
Mode Lighting Ltd is part of the Mode Group of companies dedicated to the design and manufacture of electronic products principally for the lighting industry, including architectural dimming systems, electronic transformers for low voltage lighting, electronic convertors for neon and cold cathode lighting, colour-changing lighting and control systems and LED lighting systems.
Stardraw Control is a software-based application designed expressly to control systems that contain diverse products. It generates stand-alone, customized control programs that can manage and monitor any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer using any protoco
As well as the Fast Focus Technology innovations, Rama will introduce a new standard of operational benefits including, cooler operational control, the Grippa colour frame - a moulded filter frame which grips the filter to maxmise filter life, integrated safety bond, and automatic disconnection of the mains power when opening the luminaire for relamping.
Selecon's French distributor - ESL on Stand M64 - will also feature recent additions to the modular Pacific range including the Pacific 5º High Efficiency Fixed Beam and the Pacific 45º -75º Zoomspot - billed as the "world's widest zoom". The wide choice in light sources available for the Pacific will be on display including the lower voltage 80V Power System, MSR discharge sources and the new CST 250 with intensity cont
The XD460U/XD490U incorporate the TI DarkChip3 with DDP3020, promising faster data transfer and much improved image gradation. Says the manufacturer, "The combination of the above, with the new BrilliantColour technology and Mitsubishi's unique colour wheel, incorporating yellow segments, ensures radiant yet natural looking images. In addition, these projectors also incorporate a Colour Enhancer function allowing the user to choose between five viewing modes to optimise their projected images."
Both models feature a contrast ratio of 2500:1 combined with high brightness - 2600 ANSI Lumens for the XD460U and 3000 for the XD490U. Both incorporate a virtual lens shift, allowing images to
Strips of 1/2W, 1W and 3W LEDs are available in a wide range of combinations of colour, shape, size and power output. Forge Europa is offering a comprehensive custom design and assembly service from prototypes through to volume production. The company also has a wide and comprehensive range of plastic secondary optics.
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The NI-2100, NI-3100 and NI-4100 offer the same form factor as their predecessors, the NI-2000, NI-3000 and NI-4000, while offering twice as much memory and three times more processing power. These increases mean that system programmers can have more resources available to tackle elaborate control system designs.
The controllers are Duet-compatible out of the box. Duet is a dual-interpreter firmware platform from AMX, combining the power of NetLinx with the capabilities of the Java 2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform.
"I challenged our engineers and marketing s
The new LED lighting system with its individually selectable emission angles is especially suitable for architectural lighting such as the illumination of facades but also for a wide variety of other outdoor applications. In architectural applications, LED technology offers the advantages of low running and maintenance costs due to the relatively low levels of power consumption and the long operating life of the lamps.
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The high output J-Series is designed to reach into large-scale sound reinforcement applications and consists of the J8 and J12 full-range loudspeakers and the J-SUB cardioid subwoofer, which are acoustically matched and constructed to be mechanically compatible both in flown or ground-stacked arrays. Both the J8 and J12 loudspeakers produce a flat vertical wave front and a symmetrical horizontal constant directivity dispersion pattern of 80° for the J8 and 120° for the J12; this is maintained down to 250Hz, say d&b. The J8, J12 and J-SUB produce maximum sound pressure levels at one meter of 145dB, 143dB and 138dB respectively.
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Both MR16 units feature interchangeable optics and their new tapered shape means they can now fit into an even wider array of housings, making them even more versatile than their predecessors. Following their successful launch in the latter part of 2005, the new Intelligent Drive Systems IDS-4 and IDS-12 will have their first arc showing. With the ability to run and control up to 144 LE
These compact architectural luminaires are presented in a robust, weather-proof housing and are highly versatile, with a variety of different lenses being available to satisfy the requirements of different applications. The Sky Falcon White can also be optionally equipped with dichroic filters to provide coloured illumination of buildings, whilst the Sky Falcon Colour comes as standard with a colour changer. This fixture is also available with an electronic ballast.
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Also on show will be the new CF/CFX Series of high value, high performance loudspeakers, now shipping to both portable and installed sound dealers. The self-powered CF Series incorporates Renkus-Heinz's new PF-1 Intelligent Digital Amplifier, while the CFX Series is designed for use with external processors and amplifiers, say the company.
Also available will be EASE 4.2 - a majoe free upgrade: Acoustic Design Ahnert (ADA)and Renkus-Heinz Inc as worldwide distributor, will preview EASE 4.2 at NSCA in
Despite their resemblance, the Raven and Cardinal are birds of a different feather: the Raven is designed as an all-rounder. It is also the perfect microphone for live and studio instruments. The Raven's cardioid pattern with excellent off-axis rejection serves to reduce to a minimum the risk of feedback. The Raven's frequency response is 45 H
Stephen Court told us: "Ever since we left the recording studios to help our clients achieve the same sound on stage - the quality difference between the studio and a live performance has been a problem, and the singer's voice in particular. Traditionally, in a studio, the vocals are processed through a lot of expensive and complicated equipment. Even if a singer could afford to take all that gear on the road, it would be an almost impossible task to set up. We took samples of singers' voices in both studio and i
The development goal during the conception of the CD 24/ CD 44 was to set new standards for sound quality and operating safety. In doing so, a high-resolution DA/AD converter (96 kHz / 24 bit) and a sophisticated limiter concept were used. Two fully automated independent limiters monitor and limit the cone excursions and the thermal load of the speakers using a sense connector at the amplifier output. Despite this complex circuit technology, the latency time is only 0.7ms. Every output channel can be used with individually parameter sets (macros) and saved as new pre-sets. The controllers operate with a mains voltage of 90 to 240 volts.
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The CI4 features a 4" mid-woofer and a soft dome tweeter; the CI6 a 6" mid-woofer and a soft dome tweeter. Both are two-way speakers designed with a conical horn to deliver uniform dispersion, to allow for further flexibility in positioning. They have been acoustically optimized to produce a natural, clear sound, say Mach.
The cabinets feature a special mounting system, which Mach claim dramatically cuts installation time in half, while providing the ultimate flexibility (few tools are req
ETC has begun celebrating its milestone 30th year with an array of new products and beefed-up favourites. For Source Four fans, the much-anticipated 14°, 70° and 90° field-angle spotlights will be on the market. The new 14° Source Four provides an intermediate-throw field angle to fill the gap between the 10° and 19° luminaires. Short-throw applications such as blackbox theatres and dance lighting will benefit from the 70° and 90° Source Fours, while the Enhanced Definition Lens Tube (EDLT) option, introduced at LDI 2005 and available soon in 19°, 26°, 36° and 50° field angles, makes any Source Four o
The platform comprises a replaceable ballast, socketed light module and multiple control options, forming the springboard for a new family of Color Kinetics products and enabling broad adoption through OEM relationships. Bill Sims, president and CEO, Color Kinetics, says: "White LEDs are advancing at remarkable rates - enabling completely new applications and fast approaching viability for general illumination. Our platform results from eight years of development, market-te
The J-Series consists of the J8 and J12
The system is capable of producing a Max SPL of 131dB and handles 800W AES, say RCF.The loudspeaker enclosure shape is rectangular and the cabinet is constructed of multi-ply Baltic birch plywood and finished in a resistant, textured, polyurethane black paint. It features a pole-mount receptacle, rubber feet, two recessed handles and eight M10 mounting points, plus extensive internal bracing for flown applications. The front steel grille is epoxy powder coated.
SGM's PALCO LED colour-changer is featured. The fixture is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use (IP65 rated). PALCO uses of a series of high-power Luxeon LEDs (with RGB colour mixing - five blues, 20 greens and 24 reds). It's available, with 3W LEDs.PALCO Mobile is a new IP22 rated version of the fixture with motorized pan and tilt movement. It's DMX controlled with optional remote control unit. The fixture has RGB colour mixing and a combination of high-power Luxeon 3W/1W LEDs (
The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range. Surface mount technology is used throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. The highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the company's 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series consoles) features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides a stunning +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphon
