USA- At LDI 2007, Clay Paky will present on the market for the first time the new Alpha Beam 300, a 'hybrid' fixture able to produce a concentrated, extra-bright beam of light. Effects include CMY, 8+1 colour wheel, eight gobos, linear frost, 0-100% dimmer and stop-strobe.

Clay Paky will also be showing a number of new and recently introduced products.

The Alpha Spot HPE 300 is billed as "compact, light, very silent, easy to install and extremely bright (16,000 lux [15°] at 5m), with superior graphic and optical performances.

With the same optical, lighting engineering and constructional qualities as the Alpha Spot HPE 300, the Alpha Spot 300 is fitted with two 8+1 colour wheels combinable together, 15 gobos (eight fixed and seven rotating), morphing effect, rotating prism, 0-100% Dimmer on dedicated channel and stop/strobe.

The Alpha Wash 300 is a compact, light

USA - Acclaim Lighting's new X-Band 300 II wall wash brings a fresh approach to outdoor LED lighting, says the company. The ruggedly constructed X-Band 300 II is rated at IP65 for its ability to withstand dust and rain, providing an solution to exterior lighting applications.

All models of the X-Band 300 II feature built in power supplies for direct AC power input from 100-260v. This allows the user to run power and data direct to each unit without the need of an external power or data driver plus; you can link up to 20 units from one power/data source on 120v power and 40 units from a 220v power. Acclaim also offers a junction box (CC-JB1) as an option for customers, which provides a Neutrik Power-Con input connector and 3-pin Neutrik DMX input connector. The CC-JB1 combines those two into one multi-core cable/connector trun to link to multiple units.

The X-Band 300 II is ava

USA - Madrix 2.1 - the DMX 512, ArtNet and DVI lighting control software will be exhibited at the forthcoming LDI show (16-18 November, Orlando, USA). The latest Madrix 2.1 is designed for the club, disco, mobile DJ, music professional and it is billed as an ideal solution for live shows.

Madrix 2.1 improves all features from the older versions that make working with LED installations a one-click affair, the company says. Madrix supports DMX512 and ArtNet interfaces and includes an installation CD-ROM, a software protection dongle and an English user guide.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Cirrus Research has introduced a new, extended '2-12 Year' warranty for its doseBadge personal noise dosemeter system. Under the terms of the new scheme Cirrus' standard two year warranty can be extended by a further ten years, at no additional cost, provided that the instrument is serviced and recalibrated by either Cirrus Research or by an authorised service centre. The move is a direct result of Cirrus' confidence in the strength and reliability of the doseBadge, says the company.

"The doseBadge is unique in the market place", said James Tingay, of Cirrus Research. "It's robust, yet lightweight metal construction and self-contained design, with no external controls, fragile displays, cables or microphones, has resulted in a system which can withstand the most hostile of working environments. The wearer can't break it by knocking or dropping it. They can't

Germany - Two new members have been added to the D-Lite series first introduced by Dynacord in 2005: the D8 two-way full-range speaker system and the SUB 112 (12") subwoofer. These round off the series -which has proved successful all over the world - in a harmonious fashion, says the company.

Compact, light, robust and with power handling of 250/1000W (Rated/Peak), the D8 achieves a maximum sound pressure level of 124dB and covers the entire range from 65Hz to 20kHz. The enclosure, which is made from a particularly resilient ABS, houses a low-distortion DND8200-8 neodymium chassis for the bass and midrange, a constant-directivity HF horn (nominal coverage pattern 90 x 90°) and an Electro-Voice DH3 driver.

These high-quality components offer, along with high power handling, an extremely low level of distortion, excellent intelligibility and exceptionally natural repro

UK - Dialight Lumidrives, the UK based LED technology provider, has launched a new range of LinkLED products based on the company's original LinkLED RGB system.

Introduced following considerable customer feedback, LinkLED X offers the ability to control a line of LEDs extending over a considerable distance. It brings new benefits including multichip technology which enables colour mixing at source. It is now ideally suited to interior and exterior feature lighting as an option exists to supply LinkLED as IP67-rated, says the company.

.LinkLED X expands the flexibility and performance of the original LinkLED system. It is more compact, quicker and easier to install than previously, and is designed for OEMs who require a simple plug and play solution.

Benefits include less fringing, it is suitable for direct view applications, strips of six or 12 modules can be supplied preass

UK - Switchcraft has extended its range of StudioPatch patchbays by adding audio pass-through panels and ready-made DB25 breakout cables.

Built into 19 inch 1RU rack mounted enclosures, the new audio pass-through panels will meet a wide range of I/O requirements by providing a selection of popular interconnection options for fixed and mobile installations, says the company.

All versions have two 25-way D-sub connectors on the rear panel and engineers can choose four different male/female XLR combinations or 6.35mm (ΒΌ inch) jack sockets on the front panel. Internal connections between the D-sub connectors and the front panels are made using 110 ohm cable, making the panels suitable for digital, AES/EBU and analogue applications. The wiring protocol is to Tascam's DTRS standard pinout, which means the panels are 'plug and play'.

The complementary DB25 Breakout Cables are desi

UK - Digidesign has unveiled the latest member of its Mbox 2 family, Mbox 2 Micro - a pocket-sized Pro Tools LE system that provides Pro Tools users with "an ultra-portable sequencing, editing and mixing solution".

The size of a typical USB flash drive, Mbox 2 Micro combines audio output/monitoring capabilities with the power of Pro Tools LE software, allowing Pro Tools users to edit and mix live or studio-recorded sessions created on Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems anywhere they go, or create loop-based and virtual instrument-driven tracks in Pro Tools LE.

"Digidesign is fortunate to have an extremely dedicated user base that is exceptionally diverse, spanning a full range of disciplines and musical genres," remarks Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign personal studio products. "We've received many requests fro

USA - Sennheiser and Neumann products were honoured in two of the 15 categories at the 23rd Annual Technical Excellence (TEC) Awards, which were presented at the AES Convention in New York City this October.

The Neumann KMS 104 cardioid condenser handheld microphone received a 2007 TEC Award in the Mic Technology/Sound Reinforcement category, and the Sennheiser NET 1 wireless systems manager was awarded top honours in the Wireless Technology category.

In addition, the Neumann Stereo Disk Lathe, introduced in 1956, was inducted into the TECnology Hall of Fame at this year's awards ceremony.

(Jim Evans)

USA - In response to requests from professional audio contractors, Symetrix has created Syminar, a free of charge, web-based training curriculum that introduces users to the fundamental skills and concepts behind SymNet.

Once users register, they can complete Syminar at their own pace from any internet connection, at any hour, on any day of the week, says the company. Users can repeat lessons as many times as they like. Once they're satisfied with a lesson, users can take a short quiz to test their knowledge. Users who complete and pass each quiz will receive a Basic Level Certificate from Symetrix, as well as four InfoComm CTS credits.

"We're very happy to have Syminar up and running," said Paul Roberts, director of sales for Symetrix. "We have been holding effective in-person regional SymNet trainings for some time now. The next step was to take that curriculu

USA - Field Template has announced the availability of SoftSymbols Version 3, a significant overhaul and expansion to the award-winning VectorWorks-based symbol library. In addition to another 800 symbols, it ships with DataConvert Macros, allowing the entire software package to be converted from Imperial scale to Metric scale and back again.

Field Template's SoftSymbols is a CAD-based lighting symbol package that uses symbols designed by Steven Shelley, based on the patented icons used to create his award-winning series of Field Templates.

Shelley reports: "We have added the entire Rosco, Gam, Diversitronics, Reich & Vogel, CCT, and Robe product lines, as well as updated the latest from Coemar, Martin, Selador, Selecon, and the City Theatrical libraries. We have also added the beloved archive product lines from Strand and Berkey Colortran."

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Brazil - Nemetschek North America has announced that CAD Technology, its international distribution partner in Brazil, has released its localized version of the VectorWorks 2008 family of design software. CAD Technology has tailored the VectorWorks products to meet the specific needs of the Brazilian marketplace.

CAD Technology held an event on 31 October in Sao Paulo to promote the release of this new version for Brazilian VectorWorks dealers. Similar events will be offered by CAD Technology dealers in Latin American countries.

The English-language versions of the VectorWorks 2008 product line were released in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other international markets on 13 September. Many major European markets also recently released their localized versions.

"We have all worked hard during the 2008 development cycle to minimize the time between the English-l

USA - Apollo Design Technology and Blue Pony Digital recently announced the launch of the Top 100 Apollo ColourScenic standards in digital format. The same ColourScenic gobos used for lighting can now be used in projection and media servers formatted at optimal resolution.

"Apollo introduced the ColourScenic glass gobo, in November 1999, winning ESTA's coveted Dealer's Choice Award for New Product of the Year," states Apollo dealer manager Keith Kankovsky. "Stunning full colour photographic resolution from moving and static projectors became the industry standard, which Apollo continues to lead today."

With frequent requests for Apollo standards in digital format from Apollo and Blue Pony customers, Joel Nichols, president and founder of both companies, decided Apollo and Blue Pony should join together to release the award winning gobos in a digital file. N

USA - Wybron will launch Luxera, a new line of theatrical light fixtures at LDI 2007 (16-18 November, Orlando, Florida) . The Luxera is built on Wybron's award-winning Nexera optics and was developed based on demand from the house of worship market's need for affordable spotlights, says the company.

Wybron is offering three Luxera fixtures: a washlight, 19-26° profile and 25-40° profile in 575W or 750W tungsten models.

"The Luxera is ideal for houses of worship that need to arrange strong white spotlights with the same zoom angles," said Terry Taylor, Wybron's houses of worship specialist. "Like our Nexera line of fixtures, Luxera is a complete solution and is convection cooled for virtually silent operation."

(Jim Evans)

USA - At LDI 2007 (16-18 November, Orlando, Florida) the TMB "Village" has expanded to house new additions to the TMB distribution family and many new product offerings. Global manufacturers will be on-site, as will TMB's entire global sales staff.

Alpha One of Germany will be showing their complete range of Falcon fixtures, including the new Falcon 6,000 Xenon unveiled recently at the PLASA Show.

FinnLight will introduce the Space Bag Accessory for the Toplight. This device ceates a "Space" type pattern overhead light. The Toplight and Space Bag Accessory are designed by Emmy Award-winning Director of Photography, Bruce Finn.

GDS' Blues System has been widely adopted as a solution for architectural lighting problems of all kinds. Blues' low-voltage, solid-state LED fittings are compact, low profile, durable and IP rated. They offer many mounting options,

USA - Middle Atlantic Products is introducing its RSH Series Custom Rackmounts that include enhanced thermal management features. The enhanced RSH Series better enables systems integrators to provide a clean, finished look for enclosures that house non-rackmount components and offering advanced ventilation and cable management at no extra charge, says the company.

Enhanced RSH Series Custom Rackmounts provide increased ventilation on the shelf sides, as well as the base, to promote optimised thermal management. The newly enhanced ventilation on all RSH Series Custom Rackmounts improves overall airflow by accounting for components that vent hot air to the sides.

"As audio/video technology continues to evolve, the requirements for efficient ventilation of the technology have also advanced," said Dean Wheelan, application engineer, Middle Atlantic Products. "The ne

Denmark - The Mania SCX800 is the latest in Martin's Mania series of powerful, compact and feature packed scanners. Driven by 150 watts of discharge power, the SCX800 is a one-of-a-kind rollerscan effect with all new gobo designs, four "fat" beam projection and a continuously rotating mirror drum for all-night dance floor mayhem, says the company.

This scanner effect houses "the highest quality optical system for maximum light output and true high-definition image quality". It combines with a long life 150W discharge lamp (6000 hours, included) to kick out a powerful array of graphics and colour.

Included are eight interchangeable, indexable rotating gobos in a multitude of colours for a barrage of effects.

(Jim Evans)

USA - ET Live, held during LDI (16-18 November 2007, Orlando, Florida) is an event designed to allow visitors to the expo to hear professional loudspeaker systems in "real" conditions.

In a large outdoor area at this year's show, six line arrays manufactured by leading European and US companies will be put through their paces.

Outline will take part in ET Live with two line arrays - Butterfly and the new compact Mini-COM.P.A.S.S. The Butterfly rig will be used along with Outline Subtech 218 subwoofers, and the entire set-up powered by the new T7 power amplifiers.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Wybron is launching the Net-IT PS600 at LDI 2007. The Net-IT PS600 is a 600W 24V power supply for Wybron products and other popular lighting accessories. The Net-IT PS600 receives DMX via DMX over Ethernet protocols and also acts as an Infotrace Gateway, providing all the benefits of RDM to the devices powered from it, says the company.

The Net-IT PS600 has two standard DMX outputs, making it a network node as well. It also features an LCD Display of user settings, the IP address and the protocol used. Wybron will demonstrate the Net-IT PS600 at LDI 2007 using Artnet.

"One advantage of the Net-IT PS600 solution is that it supports common DMX over Ethernet protocols," said Miles Dudgeon, marketing director at Wybron. "We have designed it to support ACN when fully implemented and are actively working to support other DMX over Ethernet protocols."

(Jim

UK - Kramer Electronics has introduced the VS-42HDMI Matrix Switcher for HDMI signals. The 4x2 switcher offers signal optimization and EDID data capabilities. Its feature set and small frame size make it ideal in HD-equipped conference, advertising, or rental and staging environments, says the company.

The switcher is compatible with all HDTV signal types and features Kramer re-Klocking and equalization technology that rebuilds the signal allowing it to travel longer distances. The VS-42HDMI is able to route any or all inputs to any or all outputs simultaneously and supports HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection).

The VS-42HDMI matrix switcher routes HDMI 1.1 signals up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel. Kramer uses a sophisticated EDID handling mechanism to make installation and operation of HDMI devices a "plug and play" experience. EDID data all

USA - Automation specialists Kinesys will be at LDI 2007 in conjunction with their US distributor TMB, where they will be demonstrating their K2 motion control system.

K2 will again be in action with Unusual Rigging's Revolution winch, following a very successful event staged in LA by TMB in October, designed to show the capabilities of these two products working together.

K2 offers a real-time 3D programming view so the objects are moved on the screen via a graphical interface by the operator - while the computer does the calculations.

The flexible nature of K2 makes it suitable for any number of environments, from concert touring to film, from theatre to TV, says the company. Recent US projects include Genesis, American Idol and Dixie Chicks.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Tensioned wire grid specialists Slingco exhibit at LDI for the first time in Orlando, showcasing their CABLEnet system.

CABLEnet is a completely custom tensioned wire grid system, designed and engineered to fit the exact space and specifications required by the venue - making it unique to the US market, says the company.

The CABLEnet system is created by weaving and tensioning high tensile steel cable within a frame, which is then hoisted to the required level in a theatre or concert hall and fixed to the building. This creates a totally safe 'virtual floor' on which lighting, audio and AV technicians and riggers can work in complete confidence.

Almost invisible from ground level, the grid also has the key benefit of creating no shadows when lighting fixtures positioned above it are shone through to the stage, studio or auditorium below.

(Jim Evans)

USA - American DJ has introduced the Dual Gem LED - and launched yet another of its classic club moonflower effects into the LED revolution. Like the company's highly popular Dual Gem, the Dual Gem LED is a dual-lens fixture that provides "double excitement" by projecting two moonflower effects from one unit. But instead of the halogen lamps used by the original, it is powered by high-output LEDs, which produce razor-sharp beams of red, green and blue light that will not fade and are not dependent on a fog machine for their brilliance, says the company."LEDs are acknowledged as the future direction of club lighting, because of the many benefits they provide," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "This is why we have been re-designing our most popular halogen effects in LED versions. The Dual Gem is certainly one that ou

USA - ETC is set to unveil its next control desk, Ion, at LDI in Orlando. Visitors to ETC's stand will get the first look at this latest addition to ETC's Complete Control line - the much-anticipated follow-up and smaller sibling to its award-winning Eos desk.

Like Eos, Ion is designed for today's multimedia lighting rigs - delivering seamless control over conventionals, moving lights and LEDs, says the company. College and community theatres, TV studios and rehearsal halls are among the venues that will benefit from Ion's operational style. With its convenient small footprint - only 48cm wide - Ion is billed as "a compact, affordable solution for space starved venues, with the flexibility to grow even more powerful as needed".

Ion comes in 1000, 1500 and 2000 channel/output configurations and features an integral LCD for softkeys and non-intensity parameter control.

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