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APB DynaSonics is an audio manufacturing company based in Totowa, New Jersey with the mission to design and build high performance analogue live performance mixing consoles offering superior sound quality in fixed and touring applications.

Chuck Augustowski, John Petrucelli and Taz Bhogal, leading audio designers with over 65 years of combined experience, founded APB in 2004 to bring analogue consoles to the next generation of development. Their expertise has produced innovative products such as the Spectra-C and Spectra-T consoles, and MixSwitch, all designed and manufactured in the United States.

On the stand will be the Spectra-Ti, a high performance analogue VCA console available with 24, 32, 40, 48

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Harlequin Liberty sprung panels already in use at the theatre had proved popular with dancers, so the solution was to build them into a new mobile wagon, retained by a special system allowing them to be stored vertically in the fly tower, but also ensuring that they perform exactly as intended when horizontal on the stage floor.

See Harlequin at PLASA on stand D73.

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Visible Solutions combines Forge Europa's knowledge and expertise in the design, development and manufacture of LED components with the latest PCB technology, thermal design, heat sinks, LED drivers and secondary optics to offer OEMs technically superior LED assemblies, says the company.

"Our lighting and illumination solutions are not only designed for purpose but thanks to one of the most sophisticated LED test laboratories in the UK, custom designs are proved and tested to the highest standards to ensure that electrical, optical and thermal characteristics are exactly to specification and perform correctly within the final application," says a spokesman.

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All the Torq and other M-Audio DJ products, including Xponent, Trigger Finger and X-Session Pro, will be demonstrated, with the tutorials and workshops upstairs in the Cromwell Suite on level 2. The Ableton Live 6 tutorials will take place at 11am on Sunday 9 and Tuesday 11 September.

See M-Audio at PLASA 07 on stand N39.

(Jim Evans)

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PixelArt is a modular LED video product allowing designers to build their own custom display surfaces from a range of interconnecting modules. The first product in this new range is a 6 x 72 pixel linear batten with 15mm pitch. Data to each module is supplied by industry standard Cat 5 cable which connects to a master control unit and supports a variety of video input standards. Configuration software allows each module to be positioned at any point in the video space for ultimate flexibility.

PixelRange fixtures have featured on many high profile gigs this year, including the Live Earth shows across the world. The PixelLine 1044 is a design favourite and has earned its industry standard reputation.

Other new fixtures at PLASA include two Pix

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"The lamps' superior quality, the strength of the GE brand name and the level of insight they have into optics have us excited about the possibilities," says Chauvet CEO Albert Chauvet. "Working closely with the engineering team at GE to develop new products and to optimise the systems and performance of our optical elements will allow our discharge fixtures to offer even greater value."

Chauvet fixtures and GE lamps are a perfect complement to one another and a gr

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The new iDrive 1000 delivers an industry leading level of energy efficiency provided through new patent pending technology which delivers twice the power density of the iDrive Lite. The breakthrough in combining high power density with leading PSU efficiency ensures the iDrive 1000 has a small footprint and does not require large heatsinks.

A new feature enables iDrive 1000 users to choose the forward current, independently on all three channels b

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Sleekly designed and enclosed in an attractive silver and black metal chassis, the MM-3000 also features a dual display with bright LED, XLR-1/4" combo mic input, push-button cueing with cue/PGM fader control and balanced master output.

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A combination of drivers from the expanding IDS family of Intelligent Drive Systems will be used to run the lighting on the Tryka stand. This will include the latest addition to the family, the IDS-1, and a preview of the forthcoming Drivers with adjustable forward current to run the Rebel Flect-O-LED and K2 Strip Systems with far greater output.

See the Tryka range at PLASA07 - Stand

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"Vivien is a most powerful, comprehensive software design tool available to meeting and event professionals, enabling users to produce a picture today of tomorrow's event," says a spokesman for Cast. "In this workshop at PLASA, you will learn how to create 2D room layouts, amazing virtual views, and spectacular, 3D photorealistic renderings for use in your eye-popping presentations." Using Vivien's Wizards and tools, attendees will quickly and easily design seating and table arrangements, pipe and drape, and video projection."

In the more advanced intermediate workshop, attendees will get a comprehensive look at inserting library items, applying textures, importing objects from third party programmes like AutoCAD and Google Sk

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Superseding previous methods, which are unable to meet the requirements of load capacity, functionality and reliability, the Electro Kabuki has been developed following extensive consultation with the theatre and events industries, says the company.

The Electro Kabuki has been designed to reliably release weights of up to 50kg and is suitable for applications where the requirement is to discharge or drop drapes, dummies or cables on cue as a straight drop or at any angle. Also suitable for very light loads, the Electro Kabuki is supplied off-the-shelf with all ele

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This price list includes a lower price on full colour CMYK glass gobos. Already known for the high resolution of their images, Goboland glass gobos will soon be produced using a "unique organic dot process" which will give finer tonal representation to photographic images, both black and white and colour, says the company.

Goboland will be presenting their new gobo rotators for the first time. Offering counter- rotating gobos with an onboard manual control of speed and direction, the double gobo rotators can also be set to carry out pre-programmed effects using a simple system of dip-

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ChamSys will be meeting with distributors at the show to "ensure that integration of the new products to the MagicQ range is as smooth as always". Visitors will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the new ChamSys products.

Following PLASA07, ChamSys is offering a free training course on 13 and 14 September at a venue in Old Brompton Road. The course covers the use of all MagicQ products, including the range of PC Wings and MagicQ consoles. This inclu

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The fixture offers four channels of DMX control (red, green, blue and strobe), with a plethora of preprogrammed colour changes and patterns. Separate knobs control sound sensitivity for movement and colour independently, allowing for a variety of show options.

By manipulating the dipswitches located on the unit, users can control colour strobing and movement. The fixture also features master/slave settings and an additional power output which enables daisy-chaining of up to 20 fixtures.

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The product can be used to: set the fixture address including group assignments; auto-patch fixture addresses; test the fixture; transmit single levels, group levels and scene selects; walk test; automatically cycle though channels groups and scenes; read all current DALI levels for channels, groups and scenes, and read latest DALI levels for channels, groups and scenes.

The product display uses high brightness LEDs making it easy to use in low light conditions. The moisture proof keypad uses single function keys for ease of operation. Dali-Scope is powered by two AA batteries and offers over 12 hours continuous o

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"The ground support truss system followed the sloping roof line of the temporary structure as well as sufficiently supporting lighting and sound loads while not intruding on the space below. It can go right up into the apex of any interior space, such as marquees or converted barns and warehouses," explains Blackout managing director Steve Tuck. "This in turn gives event designers many more options in terms of where they position lighting, loudspeakers and other fittings."

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The LPC X supports a variety of control protocols to suit different project needs, including DMX-over-Ethernet standards such as Pathport, ArtNet, ETCNet2 and Streaming ACN. Also provided are DVI and Firewire DV outputs for integrating with arrays of fixtures that require video-based control.

There is also a framework in place to support custom protocols for bespoke projects. Multiple different protocols can be output simultaneously from a single unit giving synchronised control across an installation and making the LPC X a flexible answer for large-scale control.

Pharos has also anno

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The MSX 48 is a totally passive device requiring no power, and consists of 16 channels of transformer isolated ultra low noise microphone/line splitter. Each of these channels has a direct looped main / FOH feed, and a transformer isolated monitor split on the front panel.

On the rear panel is an auxiliary transformer isolated split suitable for use with a remote recording truck or TV feed. Duplicates of the monitor and aux splits are also provided on two sets of dual 25-pin D connectors on the rear panel, wired to Tascam wiring protocol.

(Jim Evans)

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REV-Link PC software enables remote monitoring, control and programming over a CAN bus connection through an Electro-Voice UCC-1 converter or Electro-Voice Netmax N8000.

Factory set channel groups allow up to 16 systems to operate simultaneously in one frequency band. Programmable in 25kHz steps across 24MHz operating bandwidth, there are over 950 possible channels so users can always find a clear channel. Advanced ClearScan automatic group and channel selection allows quick, simple setup, says the company.

REV offers two handheld options - a stylish metal compact handle for concert and

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PSCo has partnered with German manufacturers Mediascreen to launch this flight-case based system which can position the 103" up to 3m in the air at the touch of a button. The Screen Lifter is a specially designed portable installation, handling and display system, which is now available for both trade rental and sale from PSCo.

The sheer size of the new Panasonic 103" Plasma screen has presented an installation challenge for early purchasers of the system. Until now the 8ft wide, 220kg screen has required bespoke lifting for both permanent and temporary installations, be that a domestic environment, an exhibition or a luxury retail outlet.

However, The Screen Lifter houses the 103" screen in a flight case on

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There are four models available in the TEKO range, from the 12-channel 3kW through to the 3-channel 15kW model, with the ability to control any inductive or reactive load with a 100% duty cycle. The TEKO also has the option to include LSC's Houston Remote Monitoring Software and ePlates to externally recall pre-recorded memories.

The TEKO joins a growing catalogue of products at LSC, including the, maXim Lighting Control Console, EKO Dimming Systems and the Delta range of distribution products. The full LSC range will be on show at PLASA 07.

See LSC at PLASA 07 - Stand D83.

(Jim Evans)

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Suitable for close-micing situations, the proximity effect of the TG-X 930's cardioid capsule was compensated to achieve a neutral transmission of low frequencies. To ensure an exceptional top-end, the mic features a slight treble boost. Its maximum sound pressure level is 150dB SPL. The TG-X 930 also includes a low internal noise level, offering users a high dynamic range.

"Sound quality is a key element to every audio application, but in the case of live performances, durability becomes paramount," explains Paul Froula, beyerdynamic's Pro Audio busin

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The 85mm square front-panel WMR is designed to fit a standard UK lighting switch back-box or pattress, and is wired to the MICROzone amplifier/controller using Cat 5 cable with RJ45 connectors. Providing full control for a remotely located MICROzone, the unit duplicates the front panel functions for source selection, mute, standby and volume. It also houses an infrared receiver to allow for use of the IR remote control unit supplied with the MICROzone.

"The future of installed sound for background music and AV is with a greater emphasis on style and ease of use," comments Audica's Derek West. "With more and more systems being computer and media player driven, the end user no longer wants visible hardware - just simple, c