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USA - FiberPlex, one of the leading fibre optic supplier to the professional audio industry, was displaying the company's new LightViper EF-2, a Dual Channel 10/100 Ethernet-to-Fiber Converter, at the 121st AES convention in California 6-9 October.

The 1U rack-mounting EF-2 will accept two independent channels of 10/100 Ethernet via two standard RJ-45 connector/receptacles and then convert the signals to two fibre optic transmit/receive pairs. It will operate in a choice of three configurations: standard Ethernet using transmit and receive pairs (Standard mode); two channels of single direction Ethernet (TX-only); or as a combination of both modes.

Because the EF-2 is a hardware device, it ignores packet structure and data content, thus facilitating transparent use with Aviom's Pro16 Monitor Mixing System, CobraNet and EtherSound networks as well as standard Ethernet equipment

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UK - Klein + Hummel introduced the O 300 triamplified three-way nearfield studio reference monitor at AES 2006 San Francisco. The O 300 delivers the same quality of the famed O 300 D, minus the digital input and control hardware, resulting in a cost-effective price without sonic compromise, says the company. The O 300 delivers uncoloured sound, precise bass response, picture-perfect dispersion patterns, and a real soundstage with remarkable image focus and depth.

By utilising a dense, new, extremely low-resonance material called LRIM, Klein + Hummel was able to mould the waveguides required for optimal dispersion directly into the baffle. The elliptical shape of the high-frequency horn makes the dispersion angle in the vertical plane more narrow thus reducing the amount of early reflections off the console surface which would otherwise interfere with the direct sound from the sp

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USA - US-based manufacturer Lycian Stage Lighting has announced more of its followspots have received CE approval. The 1279 Superstar 2.5 and M2 are both available for use in all countries where CE standards must be met. This brings to five the total number of followspots from Lycian meeting the strict CE requirements. The M2, with either magnetic or electronic power supplies and the Superstar 2.5 join the Lycian Midget II, 1290 XLT and 1294 SuperArc 4K as CE approved.

"Lycian Stage Lighting is demonstrating its commitment to growing its international presence by submitting its products for CE. We will continue to put more product through the process," said Steve Lerman, director of sales.

"We can offer Halogen, HMI and Xenon followspots to the European entertainment industry that are brilliant, reliable, and durable. A broader choice benefits everyone. We're co

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USA - Production Resource Group, supplier of entertainment technology, today released the latest version of software for their Emmy award-winning Virtuoso lighting console. Software version 5.5 provides new features for the popular desk and enhances the functionality of existing features, the company reports.

Attendees at the LDI tradeshow October 20-22 can get a personal introduction to the Virtuoso console and the new software at booth 1331 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

New features in the v5.5 software include: new add/solo and go on fader playback modes, submaster priorities, redesigned cue data and live status displays, patch improvements, data conversion between fixture types, and trackball control for pan/tilt.

"Innovation is at the heart of who we are as a company. Our R & D team is skilled at staying ahead of our customers' needs and providing high-qualit

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USA - High End Systems announces the release of version 2.0 software for the Wholehog 3 operating system. This software enhances and improves the popular platform, allowing users to connect Wholehog 3, Hog iPC and/or Hog 3PCs on the same network for total networking compatibility.

The new Wholehog 3 version 2.0 software allows the entire Wholehog 3 family of lighting control products to operate with the same level of functionality, DMX output capabilities and networking abilities. All platforms are now able to connect to each other and/or to DMX Processors (DP2000) and Timecode Processors (IOP). With this connectivity, the Hog iPC and Hog 3PC are now capable of unlimited DMX universes.

Version 2.0 software has undergone extensive testing through the High End Systems Software Testing Programme. Beta testers have been instrumental with this release as they have been able to test

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USA - JBL Professional has introduced the Variable LineArray (VLA) Series loudspeakers, designed for permanent installations requiring high-impact sound reinforcement at throw distances beyond the reach of traditional loudspeaker designs.

"With the new JBL VLA Series, the installed sound industry now has a best-in-class line array loudspeaker series that addresses the need for high intelligibility, powerful high-impact sound, yet extraordinarily even coverage on a stadium-level scale, claimed Ted Leamy, vice president of installed sound, JBL Professional. "Systems integrators will benefit from loudspeaker arrays designed specifically for permanent, large-venue installs with the fidelity and performance capabilities of a powerful touring systems."

The VLA Series is based on the same engineering science used in the established Vertec line array product family, but

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Italy/USA - Coemar is showing a range of new products at this year's LDI show including Infinity Wash, PinLite Led, and StripLite Led.

Infinity Wash XL has an innovative new LCD display which can be charged from an external battery in the new Philips fast-fit lamp with variable power from 800 to 1450 W. At narrow angles, it can get up to 30 times brighter than competitors, becoming the most powerful Wash on the market, claims Coemar.

StripLite Led is billed as "the perfect substitute for the popular halogen ribalte". It offers multicolour and white (3200°K) leds that guarantee infinite colours generation, plus the possibility to obtain warm white; the body is light and solid, and the electrical consumption is extremely reduced in spite of the elevated brightness.

PinLite Led comprises 12 multicolour leds designed to provide infinite colour generation, strobo ef

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USA - Wybron announced the North American debut of its award-winning InfoTrace Control and Management System at LDI 2006 this week. InfoTrace (IT) is a new lighting design system that uses Remote Device Management (RDM) to control and manage DMX-controlled lighting devices.

"InfoTrace is a ground breaking lighting design system that garnered an extremely successful launch in Europe where we won the PLASA Award for Innovation during the PLASA 2006 show in London," said Larry Turner, CEO of Wybron. "We expect a similar reaction to the InfoTrace System at LDI and look forward to demonstrating the system for everyone attending the show."

The complete system consists of a number of main components. At the heart of the InfoTrace Control and Management System is InfoGate, specialised software and hardware.

InfoTrace features an InfoChip, which allows DMX devices

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Germany - Telex/RTS has launched the PAM-16 Production Audio Monitor Panel which fits in a standard 19" rack and is one rack space high. It has 16 push button keys used for monitoring audio inputs. The PAM-16 also has four character alphanumeric displays with adjustable brightness control, making it suitable for all types of ambient lighting: from direct sunlight to darkness.

The output of the PAM-16 can be connected to a monitor speaker or can be used to create a mix (n-1 audio) that can be sent back to the Matrix as input for IFBs.

Features include 16 push-button keys available for monitoring inputs. Easy upgrades are available. Firmware updates can be received via the Internet, and then downloaded to the PAM-16 via AZedit.

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USA - Martin Professional heads to LDI 2006 in Las Vegas with a range of lighting and fog effects, including a number of company firsts.

On display at the Martin booth (#194) will be the company's first tungsten lighting fixture, the MAC TW1, as well as the first fixtures in a new LED product range.

Another first is a compact and feature-rich laser unit, the RGB Laser 1.6. The next luminaire in the high powered Xenon source series, the 3 kW Littlebig 3.0, will also be on display. The companion washlight to the popular MAC 700 Profile, the MAC 700 Wash, will also feature as will new Mania series lights.

On the control side Martin will be showing a new computer based version of the popular Maxxyz console, Maxxyz PC, as well as a compact version of the Maxedia Digital Media Composer. Jem smoke will be showing five new products in its extensive Jem and Magnum product lines and

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USA - Aviom's newly updated AN-16/o Output Module, featuring flexibility of improved mic and line output levels, convenient DB25 multipins for audio connections, and heavy duty locking Neutrik EtherCons for network connections, recently made its debut at AES 2006.

The AN-16/o provides sixteen balanced mic- or line-level analogue outputs, with switchable output levels per channel pair. Audio outputs feature secure DB25 multipin connectors. With both mic- and line-level outputs available, connecting to a console is simpler and more flexible.

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 needed. Any number of AN-16/o Output Modules can

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UK - Since its launch in June 2006, demand for a PC version of Solid State Logic's Duende has grown steadily. SSL has responded by announcing the imminent availability of Duende for PC and new generation Intel processor Apple Mac users. New versions of Duende will be released to the public in November 2006.

Duende was exhibited working on both PC and Mac systems at the recently concluded 121st Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco.

The Duende is a powerful DSP platform that functions within an audio workstation environment, offering SSL audio processing and access to a thriving online mentoring programme. Duende is a signal processor based on the algorithms found in the SSL C series of digital production consoles.

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USA - Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) continued its commitment to the security industry by making several major product announcements at the ISC in New York. HAI's security and home control Omni family of controllers are all now CP-01 compliant, HAI is shipping a new glass break detector as part of its Wireless Security line, and the flagship OmniPro II controller is now available in a Spanish version.

"The security industry has been, and continues to be, an important market for our products," explains HAI President and CEO, Jay McLellan. "We now have an entire controller line which we introduced last year, called Lumina, to integrate lighting and automation to existing security panels, we've added the CP-01 compliance to all of our UL-Listed Omni controllers for the reduction of false alarms, and we continue to expand our wireless security line, as well as our intern

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USA - HME has introduced two new pro audio accessories - the HSI6000 Headset Interface and the Antenna Splitter/Combiner - for more expanded use with the DX Series Wireless Intercom Systems.

The HSI6000 Headset Interface allows users to connect a standard 2.5mm cordless or cell phone headset to an HME BP200 beltpac. This adapter makes it more cost-effective for users of the HME DX Series Systems to replace headsets or add new users.

"We're constantly creating new ways to add more flexibility to our wireless systems so customers can have more options on interface components while maintaining the amazing digital sound quality of the DX Series," said Rick Molina, product manager of HME's pro audio division.

The 2-Way Antenna Splitter/Combiner expands the normal signal coverage area of the DX Series Wireless Intercom Systems so users can communicate in places that onc

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USA - Strand Lighting chose LDI to introduce its next generation of Light Palette controls consoles which comprises three new models.

The Classic Light Palette offers the Palette OS graphical interface in a compact console. Each desk supports two standard dual playbacks and 12 submaster/playbacks for flexible control and operation. Dual video displays provide key data for programmers and the powerful point and click graphical interface speeds production.

Light Palette Live adds 48 submasters, allowing users to quickly run a live performance with lots of hands on control.

Light Palette VL features 24 submasters and a 100 key keypad that allows the rapid selection of moving lights, control channels providing easy touch selection and programming for moving lights. The VL, like the rest of the range also supports large touchscreen panels for added control and flexibility.

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USA - The new COLORado 3 is a multi-faceted intelligent wash bank fitted with a total of 54 luminous 1 watt-LEDs and featuring full RGB mixing with or without DMX control. With an ingress protection (IP) rating of 65, it is designed for both indoor and outdoor entertainment and architectural wash applications. Additional functions include chase, flash and strobing.

Units are stackable. Thanks to multiple interlock points, several COLORado 3 units can be attached to create a seamless strip, a bank for use as a blinder light, or even as an entire wall.

Each unit consists of three pods of 18 ultra bright 1-watt LEDS arranged in circles. Life expectancy of the diodes is 100,000 hours. Seven of the unit's 12 DMX channels enable individual control over the colours red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow and white. RGB mixing in each of the three pods is also controllable individuall

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Taiwan - Mipro has unveiled its latest flagship portable PA system. MA-808 is an all-in-one wireless solution provider for large PA applications. The MA-808 delivers a powerful 250-watt of sound and is designed for use in schools, institutions, rallies, sporting events, trade shows, weddings, place of worship and business presentations.

Key Features include Class-D/AM amplifiers and three power modes: AC, rechargeable battery and direct DC giving eight hours continuous use per charge.

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USA - Bandit Lites has announced the addition of Airstar lighting balloons to their list of rental equipment. The Airstar balloon is a one-of-a-kind lighting balloon that is made of specially designed materials. The balloon's non-flammable fabrics are a high quality, rip stop material.

Varying in size- from 0.9m (3') to 10m (33') in diameter, the balloons are inflated with airor helium. Flexible enough for folding, easy to transport and set up, they are charged bypower outlet plug-ins or by connecting to a generator. They also offer an emergencysystem that switches the power off in case of depressurisation in the balloon.

Equally impressive is the lighting capacity. The Airstar balloons can illuminate areas from1,000sq.m to four hectares (10,800 to 432,000sq.ft). The lighting power of the Airstarproducts guarantee a homogeneous light, non-glaring without hot spots or shadows,

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Sweden - Spurred on by unprecedented orders (more than double that anticipated) for the new FP+ Series amplifiers, Lab.gruppen engineering and manufacturing have pulled out all the stops to get the benchmark FP+ amplifiers into production, well ahead of the anticipated date.

" It is with an immense sense of pride that we make this announcement," stated Tomas Lilja, Lab.gruppen's managing director. "Everyone has worked so hard, with much overtime and weekend work, to make this happen. We have a large order book to fill and demand for existing models is still increasing. The company will now redouble its efforts to continue the new product introductions and aim to have the four new C Series models in production very early in the New Year. Again demand is outstripping expectations."

The FP+ Series of dedicated touring amplifiers comprises: FP 13000 (2 x 6500W)

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USA - Chauvet Lighting, known internationally for their innovative ranges of value-driven DJ lighting products have now launched a brand new range of high specification installation effects and moving heads aimed at the presentation, late night venue and live performance markets.

With a significant change in direction to meet the needs of the professional installation sector, Chauvet's brand new 'Q Series' and 'Legend' products bring a whole host of high quality moving heads, scanners and colour washes with aggressive pricing set to have a real impact on the market.

The new Q Series includes an ever-increasing line of mirror and barrel scanners, moving yoke spots and washes from 150W right through to 575W. Leading the Q Series range, the Q-Spot 575 features colours, motorised focus, vector movement, full range dimming and 16-bit resolution, lending itself to high-end club inst

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UK - RSS by Roland have confirmed the landing of products and components and forged new friendships with third party suppliers. The AES/EBU input and output boards for the Digital Snake have arrived in the UK. These allow you to mix and match analogue and digital inputs and outputs in the same system, the output board having sample rate conversion and word clock per module. Each module has four inputs or outputs and can be synchronised to each other. A system containing AES populated Digital Snake has been purchased by the Royal College of Music in Kensington for integration into their new recording system.

The latest software revision for the Digital Snake is now available. Version 1.5 enables remote control of pre-amp gain, pad, phantom power and memories from your Yamaha M7 or PM series desk. A converter from RS-232 to RS-422 is required.

New to the UK are the latest AR ser

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USA - Wybron, Inc. has received the Best Debuting Product of the Year Award in the lighting category from LDI 2006 for the InfoTrace Control and Management System. InfoTrace (IT) is a new lighting design system that uses Remote Device Management (RDM) to control and manage Digital Multiplex (DMX)-controlled devices, such as colour changers, moving lights, fog machines and dowsers.

"We are delighted to have been selected for the LDI 2006 Best Debuting Product Of The Year Award," said Keny Whitright, chairman and founder of Wybron. "We are excited to have received both the LDI award and the PLASA innovation award in the same year for the second time."

Larry Turner, Wybron CEO comments, "We strongly believe that the InfoTrace System will make it easier for everyone involved with managing the increasing complexity of lighting shows. The InfoTrace System pr

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USA - In a record year for ETC product releases, its Eos lighting control system, which is set to launch in Europe in summer 2007, won the LDI Product of the Year Award for best debuting product in the lighting category. The award praised the new console for its "groundbreaking innovation and functionality".

The independent panel of judges said: "Eos is a radical move forward in console design that allows everyone to see whichever displays they prefer." Marian Sandberg, editor of Live Design magazine, presented the award to ETC's CEO Fred Foster and the Eos design team.

Eos is a fully networked system, managing conventional fixtures, moving lights, LEDs, fog machines, media servers and more. The system is both forward thinking and reverse compatible, as it simultaneously outputs both ETCNet2 and the new Net3 protocol, ETC's network powered by the new

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USA - Element Labs Inc received a 2006 Live Design International Products of the Year award for its new Stealth LED Screen at the LDI 2006 exhibition held in Las Vegas. The award was presented at the Live Design International Awards reception, which was held on Saturday, October 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The award recognises the best new equipment in entertainment technology that has been released during the autumn trade show season and is currently shipping. The award is determined by a panel of judges consisting of designers and technicians in their respective fields of lighting, projection, sound, staging, rigging and special effects.

"Being recognised in this way is tremendous," said Nils Thorjussen, EL's founder and CEO. "We are so fortunate to have such a strong and talented group of engineers and designers to make winning an award like this p

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