UK - Lightfactor Sales will be showing a variety of its core theatre and performance orientated products available from Italian manufacturers SGM and LDR and LightProcessor from the UK, at this week's ABTT Show (13-14 June, London).

This will include Giotto Synthes's moving lights, PALCO LED wash fixtures, Pilot 300 and Studio lighting desks and the complete Idea range of products from SGM; a wide selection of theatre lanterns and accessories from LDR and LightProcessor's cost-effective range of lighting consoles, dimming solutions and DMX accessories.

New from LightProcessor is a range of location dimmers, specifically designed for the portable dimming market, suitable for film and video shoots and all types of special events. These offer local control and are available in 1 x 63A, 3 x 25A, 6 x 16A and 6 x 10A versions - all as complete 'ready-to-go', out of the box, plug-in-

USA - Wybron has announced the launch of its Outdoor BP-2 Beam Projector. This new fixture is designed specifically for outdoor applications and is based on Wybron's established BP-2 Beam Projector designed for theatre applications. The Outdoor BP-2 is IP65 rated and has all the light characteristics of the original BP-2. It is designed to prevent leakage in any outdoor lighting project regardless of the weather.

Built entirely of aluminium with stainless steel fasteners, the Outdoor BP-2 can be lamped with a 800W tungsten or 150W discharge source. This outdoor beam projector produces an extremely intense soft edge, narrow 10-degree beam of light several times more intense than an ordinary spotlight of similar wattage. It also features variable focusing capabilities, says the company.

The Outdoor BP-2 was originally designed at the request of lighting designer Howard Brandston

The Netherlands - Alcons Audio is scheduled to show its products at three imminent trade shows - the ABTT Show in London, MediaTech in Johannesburg and the Cinema Expo convention in Amsterdam.

Emphasising its fast growing presence in the theatre market, Alcons will be exhibiting at the coming ABTT show in London with all three theatre sound system philosophies: point-source (VR, SR), line-source (QR) and line-array (LR) systems.

At the same time, on another continent, Alcons' Pro Ribbon Partner Matrix Sound from South-Africa, will be exhibiting at the Mediatech show in Johannesburg. Also here, the three system philosophies will be present. Matrix offers visitors a sneak preview of the Phitom large-format line-array design study, as showed at the Frankfurt ProLight&Sound show in March.

Alcons' key words at the Cinema Expo convention in Amsterdam will be "the only digit

USA - Furman Sound has announced the release of newly designed IT-Reference 16E and SPR-16E power management products for the European market. The new designs feature smooth contours of black steel and silver brushed aluminium complemented by clear blue LED lights, while offering the same performance and technologies Furman's customers have come to rely on, says the company.

The new IT-Reference 16E and SPR-16E units will be designated with a letter 'i' at the end of each model number to differentiate them from the original series. The conditioner offers Discrete Symmetrical Power to cancel hum-inducing noise from audio and video, Power Factor Technology to provide current on-demand for power-starved amplifiers, and three discrete dual-screen power banks to eliminate intercomponent interference and noise.

"We are very excited about the fresh look of our IT-Reference 16E i

UK - Lifting and flying specialists, Lift-Turn-Move, launches two new products at ABTT 2007 this week - the Carbon Cub winch and the Kinolift PHC 1000 S person lift - both of which are designed for theatre applications of all types.

The Carbon Cub is a compact, portable, 'plug-and-play' mini hoist system. It is suitable for a variety of lifting applications and is perfect for theatres, broadcast studios, museums, sporting productions and worship and retail venues, says the company.

It features a matt black finish with black lifting cables and weighs only 41Kg. It has a travel speed of 4.3m a minute and can lift loads up to 136Kg to a height of 7.5m.

The Kinolift PHC 1000 (made by Alplift in Germany) is billed as a cost-effective telescope type person-lift and a quick, safe and easy way of reaching and working roofs and ceiling spaces. It makes changing lamps and other equipm

Germany - Meyer Sound will make its first-ever appearance at Showtech in Berlin (19-21 June), the international trade show for stage and convention technologies professionals. Through demonstrations and displays, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a full complement of products, including the new UPJunior ultracompact VariO loudspeaker, LCS Series Matrix3 audio show control system, and the M'elodie ultracompact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker.

Meyer will host demonstrations of Matrix3 with SpaceMap multichannel panning, Wild Tracks hard disk playback, and the CueMixer compact control surface. Matrix3 is used in a broad variety of productions and attractions, including numerous Cirque du Soleil shows. UPJunior and the M1D-Sub ultracompact subwoofer will also be in use in the demo room.

"We see Showtech as being an important international event

UK - This week at ABTT, Selecon debuts several new luminaires including the long throw Toru 4º-8º followspot, the third and final model from the Performer Series range of followspots. Previously seen in pre-production mode and now in full production, the Toru 4º-8º Followspot features a comprehensive control suite with CTO filter, 24-leaf iris, cutters, dowser and diffusion frost; built-in universal 100V-250V electronic power supply and integrated 6-colour changer.

Sporting a fresh new look, the updated Acclaim Fresnel and PC introduce heat management to 500W / 650W luminaires - a feature which ensures operators can focus these stage lighting workhorses without the need for gloves. The new Acclaim luminaires also include the integrated safety bond design feature alongside Selecon's well known mains power isolation solution ensuring full compliance with European Standards for

USA - ETC reports that more than 2m Source Four spotlights have now been shipped worldwide.The Source Four family comprises over ten different versions - including Source Four juniors, PARs, zooms, PARNels, MultiPARs and HIDs, as well as an automated profile, the Source Four Revolution.

The 2m+ mark is one of two milestones for the Source Four this year. In November, at LDI 2007, the brand will celebrate its 15th birthday - 15 years, that is, since the classic spotlight was introduced to the industry at LDI 1992.

ETC is inviting Source Four fans worldwide to express their spirit and tell their own Source Four stories by sending in testimonial video clips. ETC will then feature some of those Source Four clips on www.etcconnect.com and will include a select group in a grand finale montage to be unveiled on its web site during LDI 2007.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Furman Sound has announced the availability of free online videos that discuss AC power problems and solutions.

Available via the Furman Sound website, the short series of videos provides installers and customers alike with the opportunity to learn about AC power management through dynamic content such as real-world installation examples, active product demos, and 3D modeling of Furman's products and circuitry.

The online videos are divided into two groups: technology and product solutions. Each section is then broken down into short chapters, affording viewers a fast and easy way to brush up on any of Furman's proprietary technologies or products. Visitors to the Furman web site can watch all or part of the videos, which are available with or without chapter breaks.

"Power management is an essential element for the enhanced performance and protection of sensitive

Australia - ARX has announced the release of its new ARX USB-DI Digital to Analogue Direct Box.

The new USB-DI Transformer isolated dual channel USB audio to balanced XLR output DI Box is a true Plug and Play digital to analogue pro audio interface, says the company.

The unit removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding. It features full transformer balanced output isolation to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.

(Jim Evans)

Liechtenstein - RT-Speaker V3.01 is the latest software upgrade for the NTI PureSound speaker test system. New 3.01 functionalities include enhanced user test sequence capability, support for direct DC-resistance measurement for Thiele/Small parameter calculations, a multipurpose digital input/output interface control for automated measurement tasks and other features. The resulting enhanced PureSound system further simplifies even complex sequences of multiple measurement tasks, and is tailored to the needs of today's ever more sophisticated automated production lines, says the company.

Complex follow-on tests and sequence control are made easy with new built-in functionality. Direct measurement of DC Resistance of the driver under test enables precise calculation of the quality factors Qms, Qes and Qts. The PureSound system eliminates disturbing external vibration in the test

UK - Soundcraft has announced the extension of its versatile Multi-Purpose range with three new mixers all featuring no less than 32 Lexicon 24 bit digital effects.

The new Soundcraft effects mixers use the same AudioDNA processor featured in many of the Digitech and Lexicon outboard products, including the highly respected Lexicon MX500. The consoles also boast a user settings store function, three parameter controls, tap tempo and 32 effects presets.

The first new mixer in the range is the Soundcraft FX16ii. Already established as a popular console, the Spirit FX16 has been offering professional audio solutions to musicians since 1997. 10 years on, Soundcraft has brought the FX16 into line with its professional range using the latest 24-bit digital Lexicon effects processor and a new control surface layout. All the FX consoles are versatile but the FX16ii will be particular

USA - Symetrix is showing an all-new product for its Integrator Series at InfoComm 2007. The Integrator Series is a new group of products providing integrators "extremely high value within application-specific packages". The Integrator Series uses the proven technology embodied in the SymNet|Network Audio Solution DSP toolbox, says the company.

The second product in the new Integrator Series is the Deuce 722, designed to solve numerous everyday audio processing problems for integrators. Built upon the success of the Symetrix 322 DSP Engine and the 9022 before it, the Deuce 722 packs everything into a 2x2 DSP unit.

Paul Roberts, director of sales, states, "We've been considering customer feedback provided on the 9022 and 322 for years, rolling all of it and more, into the Deuce 722. The 722 might be the most versatile piece of audio equipment under $1,000 release

UK - DarkSide Industries has launched the new Tractel Black range into the Entertainment Industry. For over a century, Tractel has been one of the world's leading lifting gear companies, with a formidable reputation for quality. Now Tractel and its exclusive UK entertainment industry distributor DarkSide Industries, have worked together to market Tractel Black - a comprehensive range of lifting gear that's been specially developed with venues and theatres in mind.

"This is a range of really high quality lifting gear, that suits exactly what entertainment professionals are looking for," said DarkSide's MD, Martin Green. "Tractel Black chain blocks are lightweight but incredibly strong - the 1t unit only weighs 12kgs. That weight advantage is really important, especially in touring situations."

The range also includes beam clamps in 1t, 2,t, 3t and 5t sizes.

USA - To help commercial audio consultants, integrators, and installers to more easily manage the installation of CobraNet networks, Cirrus Logic has launched CobraNet Discovery. A software tool that runs on Microsoft Windows operating systems, CobraNet Discovery identifies and displays all CobraNet devices on a network, allowing for real-time monitoring and display of useful data to maintain the health and status of CobraNet devices.

CobraNet technology is the global de facto standard for transporting uncompressed, high-definition audio through standard Ethernet networks. Built upon the effective use of standard Ethernet network infrastructure by CobraNet networks, the Discovery software operates from any authorised PC connected to a CobraNet network, eliminating the need to be physically located with the networked audio gear that can often be spread across rooms, buildings or

USA - Element Labs released its new line of flexible LED video screens, Helix at the InfoComm exhibition in Anaheim, California.Helix products can bend, wrap, drape, and fold to conform to even the most unusual designs, says the company. Both of the debuting Helix products, Helix G75 and Helix H75, offer a pixel pitch of 75mm and carry significant IP ratings.

"Our customers have been telling us they need more flexible, IP-rated products for both touring and installations," says Rich Pierceall, sales and marketing director. "We feel the Helix product line answers that need with a wide variety of features at attractive price points."

Helix G75's ultra-thin grid construction provides the flexibility of a curtain-like screen with the geometric stability of a rigid product. Modules, each four pixels wide by 32 pixels long, can link together to create large displ

Germany - ETC's new Eos lighting control system has won the Showtech 2007 trade show's Product Award for Lighting and Projection. This award is the second such honour for the Eos, which took the Product of the Year Award for debuting product when the desk was introduced last autumn at LDI. But the Showtech award is the first ever European award for an ETC desk and marks ETC's strong presence in the European entertainment lighting market, says the company.

ETC's CEO Fred Foster, who accepted the trophy at the Showtech ceremony, says, "We are extremely proud to have Eos recognised in the German market by this award. Eos will be a very powerful tool for the lighting designers and lighting programmers in theatres, television studios and events."

(JIm Evans)

UK - DMi D&M Installation is showing a wealth of new products at CEDIA Expo 2007 in London this week. The new dedicated CI division of D&M Europe is exhibiting products from its five distributed brands - Denon, Marantz, Escient, Opus and Boston Acoustics.

Major new products are being launched from Denon and Escient. These include the Denon ASD-3W dock for iPod, the Denon AVR-4308 AV Surround Receiver, Denon RC-7000 pre-programmed and programmable IR remote control, and the Denon RC-7001 IR to RF Base Station.From Escient there is the FireBall FP-1 Music Manager is equipped with a universal dock for iPod, and Fireball SE500 Digital Music Server.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Christie Digital unveiled a new single lamp 3LCD projector on the opening day of InfoComm 2007 in Anaheim, CA. The new Christie LX650 is the brightest, low-profile, single-lamp 3LCD projector available,says the company, offering a combination of high brightness, high contrast, low cost of ownership and reduced maintenance, due to its advanced light engine design.

Drawing on new LCD technology in a long-life, single-lamp optical engine, the compact Christie LX650 outputs 6,500 ANSI lumens, with a contrast ratio of 2000:1, and has been purpose-designed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized conference rooms, houses of worship and education (serving audiences up to 250). With its flexibility to display high-impact graphics, computer data and 10-bit video processing for high definition sources from 6ft to 20ft wide, it will appeal equally to project consultants and rental

USA - Waves has announced the release of The API Collection, the latest in its line of modelled plug-ins which deliver the sound of classic consoles and components. Following in the footsteps of the successful Waves SSL 4000 Collection and the V-Series, The API Collection is billed as "a remarkable set of precision-engineered plug-ins that capture every nuance of the original analogue gear". It is available separately and as part of Waves Mercury bundle.

Developed in association with API (Automated Processes Incorporated), The API Collection features four processors, modelled on the most renowned and popular API modules: the 550A 3-band equaliser, 550B 4-band EQ, the 560 graphic equaliser and the 2500 stereo compressor.

(Jim Evans)

Canada / UK - Cast's latest version of Wysiwyg, R20 offers more tools, smaller file sizes, improved images, broader compatibility, support for Windows Vista and more. The company says that with the compression in R20, every new file will start off up to 10 times smaller than in previous releases, which means faster loading time and the ability to email even complex Wysiwyg files to clients and team members.

R20 also features a range of new 'Merge Objects' tools, which include such actions as Subtraction (subtracting one object from another), Union (uniting two objects into one), and Intersection (the tricky operation of merging two objects and then deleting everything outside of their common area, or intersecting point). In wysiwyg, these new tools can be used with any object, 2D or 3D.

R20 also allows users to choose from a series of pre-defined line thicknesses (weights), an

USA - Elation has brought DMX control into the wireless realm with the introduction of the EWDMX system. Consisting of a transmitter and one or more receivers, the revolutionary wireless DMX control system completely eliminates the need for DMX cables at a range of up to 3,000 feet - more than half a mile, says the company.

The EWDMXT wireless transmitter easily connects to a DMX-512 controller via 3-pin or 5-pin XLR plugs. The transmitter sends all DMX data from the controller to the EWDMXR wireless receiver, which can be linked via XLR directly into the first light fixture in the DMX daisy chain. One EWDMXT transmitter can be used with up to 1,000 EWDMXR receivers, so user can easily expand or slim down their wireless DMX control systems to fit virtually any lighting setup.

"People are amazed at how reliably and flawlessly the EWDMX system operates when they see it in a

Australia - Enttec has launched the new RDS range of RDM/DMX splitters. The release consists of the RDS4 - a 1-in, 4-out standalone/truss mount splitter, and the RDS8 - a 1-in, 8-out rackmount splitter. Both splitters are fully compatible with standard DMX equipment, as well as offering support for RDM enabled consoles and fixtures, and have isolation up to 1500v between every input and output port.

RDM allows bidirectional communication between control equipment, such as consoles and software, and RDM enabled fixtures, such as moving lights and LED fixtures. Standard DMX splitters will not allow RDM equipment to function correctly, as they do not allow for messages to be passed back from fixtures to console.

The RDS Splitters pass all RDM information back and forth between the console and fixtures, allowing RDM features such as remote addressing, reporting of lamp hours etc t

UK - Rental Company Richard Martin Lighting has invested in 2K versions of the Moving High Ground, manufactured by Italian based company Novalight.

The 2K's are similar in design to the traditional Moving High Ground that was released only a few years ago. However, it has a black casing (as opposed to the original grey) and the increase from 1.2 Kilo Watts to 2 Kilo Watts is what makes this light different, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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