The Dolby Lake Processor, the first live sound product released by Dolby, which acquired Lake Technology in September 2003, enables sound engineers to improve the quality of sound management while saving time in the setup and handling of loudspeaker systems, the company says. The processor provides better control and flexibility o
With its 36 x 1W blue, 36 x 1W green, 24 x 1W red, 24 x 1W amber and 24 x 1W cold white high-power LEDs, the system enables the reproduction of the full spectrum of colours on stage. The unit shares the same dsign of housing and the clever multicore concept of the company's award-winning SpectraConnecT5. Each Unit can be fitted with two different optical-modules with beam angles of 10° and 25°. A slot in the front of the unit allows for the insertio
The AN-16/o can be used both on stage and at front-of-house to provide outputs to consoles, as well as to amplifiers and speaker processors. Adding a split for recording or broadcast is as quick as running a Cat-5e cable to the additional locations and connecting additional AN-16/o modules as need
Mike Kemp said: "I was investigating reasons why digital processing wasn't sounding good 10 years ago when I invented the techniques covered in these two patents. There have been many other people wanting to do the same, perhaps inspired by technical papers and demonstrations I have given over the past few years. I'm pleased that although it has taken a long time to get these patents through the international system and issued in the United States, at least the priority of my ideas has been acknowledged to precede many recent offerings."
The two patents cover both the much discusse
New features of VisualDMX on show will notably include Visual3D running remotely via a network and VisualTouch. VisualTouch is a self contained section of VisualDMX software that enables the software to be run and controlled using a touch screen interface, ideal for installations in bars and clubs where, typically, non-technical staff are often responsible for insuring the mood of the venue, both lights and sound, to suit the event.
For a demonstration of the new features and to see the latest hardware - the Frontier - in action please visit us during PLASA06 at stand no. B39.
(Chris Henry)
The midrange module is configured with multiple drivers and a waveguide unit that provides uniform sound coverage throughout a theater auditorium, with substantially seamless crossovers at 250Hz and 1.5kHz and with the vertical beam-width held substantially constant by an electrical filter network. The patent addresses the need for a loudspeaker system that is shallower than a conventional horn design, yet provides the frequency pattern control of the horn design and the selective frequency responses of array loudspeakers to satisfy the size, coverage and power requirements
The PixelLine micro E is a three cell effects batten featuring 174 high brightness red, green and blue 5mm LEDs and the PixelLine micro W is a wash batten containing 22 red, green, blue and amber Luxeon K2 LEDs. Both fixtures feature completely new software which includes 16 bit intensity personalities and a sophisticated user programmable effects engine that can be synchronised across multiple fixtures. Both units can be integrated with full size battens.
The PixelArc series, introduces two self-contained units offering the choice of a circular head (PixelArc C) containing 44 new K2 Luxeon red, green, blue and amber LEDs or a re
The updated utility software provides an interface - identical to the PC version - for users with Mac computers to set up and configure their 3D unit.
Key to the firmware release - v.1.10 - is the inclusion of a MIDI merge facility, which enables MIDI data from external devices to be combined with the MIDI data from the Xone:3D control surface and passed via USB to the software. The new firmware also includes full MIDI duplex, whichenables MIDI data generated by the software to be sent back down the USB and out of the Xone:3D MIDI socket to an external device, such as a sequencer or sound generation module.
MIDI time clocks can now be g
Next, the Pandoras Box MediaVision is designed to c
As part of its flexible design, Congo jr features an optional Master Playback Wing, which accesses all 40 multi-purpose masters of the main console. The Master Playback Wing contains 40 faders and two LCDs in the same configuration as the Congo console, for full playback capability and complete control of all masters and Direct Selects.
With the international communications standard ACN having just received ratification by the ESTA Technical Standards Progr
G-LEC - stand D30 + D33.
(Lee Baldock)
Long considered the standard 'de-facto' reference for those working in lighting for entertainment, packed with useful information yet still compact enough to nestle comfortably in a designer's bag, the last edition of the catalogue was published in 1999 yet it is still in demand, with the electronic PDF edition regularly downloaded from White Light's website.
"An update to our catalogue is long overdue," admits White Light's managing director, Bryan Raven, "but the last seven years have seen us move premises, enormously expand our stock and the areas of lighting we work in, and re-design our website. Somehow through all of that the it kept sl
The System Check offers direct links to the product details of each L.U.C.A.S system by clicking on the logo. By entering the poste code, local System Check partners are listed, where systems are available for listening tests and comparisons.
(Chris Henry)
Since debuting at Frankfurt's Pro Light + Sound exhibition in February, the demand for M'elodie, the latest member of the MILO family has exceeded expectations, the company says. With its high output, small footprint, and compatibility with the MILO family of products, M'elodie offers the kind of flexibility required in corporate AV applications, while retaining the power to fill medium-sized venues on tour or in a fixed installation, says the company.
To emphasize Meyer Sound's ability to make products that fit into any environment, M'elodie will be displayed on the stand painted in a custom finish, as will two other popul
Light-Switch is suitable for use in conference room facilities, retail and domestic environments, trade shows and museum exhibits. Available in both UK and US style wall panels, Light-Switch is controlled by 14 illuminated buttons. Features include three pages of eight memories, with each memory containing all 512 channels and an independent fade time. A fourth page provides six sequences with variable step times and direction control.
The entire system is programmed by PC application Switch-Edit, which contains a moving lam
The simplest model splits an incoming audio signal (transmitted over optical fibreglass cable) to two identical outputs. The same can be said for the "Dual"-version (two input signals to four outputs, respectively two outputs for each incoming signal). By connecting one of the outputs of the Dual unit back to its second input, one can achieve a tripling of a single audio signal. The "Triplex"-version splits two incoming audio signals each to three outputs (for a total of 6 outputs). Here, too, could one use an "internal cascade" to effectiv
The StageQube 324 is a new-generation of LED panel. Designed as a plug&play application, it doesn't require any external power supply and control boxes. The complete electronics are located in the IP54 housing. An integrated rigging system allows even large systems to be built up very easily.
The resolution of StageQube 324 is 18 x 18 px at a size of 80 x 80 cm (pixel pitch 4.44 cm). The StageQube 324 system uses a video input (VGA) that is connected to the QubeControl PC. It can be DMX controlled using a Robe Media Hub aloowing intuitive control from the lighting desk.
Robe Show Lighting also launches its revolutionary new DigitalSpot 5000 DT, a 5000 ANSI Lumen o
The brightest, most spectacular fixture ever released by Robert Juliat, Lancelot is both a long-throw effects projector and a followspot perfect for the largest of venues, particularly stadiums. Based around a 360,000 lumen 4kW HTI lamp, Lancelot uses a carefully-designed optical train that gives an extremely flat-field beam distribution. Lancelot's modular design allows up to five effects cassettes to be inserted: based around a totally new four-blade design these allow progressive effects such as frost or colour correction. Further effects will be available for Lancelot during 2007
"InfoTrace simplifies the set-up, maintenance, repair and integration of professional stage lighting," says Keny Whitright, founder and president of Wybron, a leader in performance lighting innovation (inventor of the scrolling colour changer and the industry's first automated spotlight tracking system). "Time saved during load in and pre-show checks translates into more time to create innovative lighting sets for stage, touring shows, architectu
The new Bryant Catalogue lists in-house built products ranging from 19" computer network and broadcast racks to custom metalwork, IEC rack power units, pre-wired audio and video jackfields, IT audio/video and broadcast cables and connectors, Cat 5e and Cat 6 networking products, cable assemblies, SMPTE 311M hybrid fibre cables for HD TV cameras, etc.
Fully indexed, the catalogue also introduces many new 'one stop shopping' partnerships including Belden cables, MurrayPro audio/video monitoring kit, Electronics Visuals signal generators, Mauve Sys
A complete new range of W-DMX products will be on display, including W-DMX T-512 Outdoor Transceiver, W-DMX Micro, and W-DMX D-512, the world's first wireless 3-way truss splitter. Two of these products have been entered for the PLASA Awards for Innovation - the D-512 and W-DMX Micro, a mini DMX receiver with built-in battery backup of 6-8 hours use, signal display indication and battery lifetime. As a bonus preview, the RDM specification on W-DMX will be shown for the first time at PLASA.
The company reports that 2006 has been a great year for W-DMX: in just eight months, over 5,000 units of W-DMX products have been shipped worldwide. The demand for safe plug-
All Pro16 Series products are compatible with the AN-16SBR System Bridge, which is designed to be used with Pro16 Series products when digital snake and audio distribution systems larger than 32 channels are required. One AN-16SBR is used at each end of every 48- or 64-channel run. The AN-16SBR supports the configurations of 64x0, 48X16, 32x32 or smaller.
Features of the new System Bridge include two identical 1U rack-mount modules, each with four Neutrik EtherCon connectors (16 channels each) and one Neutrik EtherCon connector for Bridge output (up to 64 channels).
Multiple AN-16SBR units can be used to create complex systems and, at each end of a main run, one AN-16SBR is used to c
The company says that they continue to show endurance, stamina and growth in a market that places ever-increasing demands on its products. One new product launched this year is Airten, which is part of the Air Series. The Airten features a new type of sensing circuit that is built into its enclosure and requires no outboard processing or external powering. The protection device monitors all components at source and is used to maximise
The WDS Candle Adapter allows the City Theatrical Candle Lite electronic flicker candles to be controlled or dimmed through WDS Dimmers, allowing for full wireless operation of stage candles. Recent installations of WDS Candle Adapters include the New York and Las Vegas companies of The Phantom of the Opera and the New York production of The Coast of Utopia.
City Theatrical - stand F33.
(Lee Baldock)
