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The portable line array system Arcline has been designed to take the logistical difficulties away and "provides amazing sound for most venues without having to constantly travel with four plus workers to set up and break down with a mire of cabinets". Designed to be a one-man system to feed 2000+ arenas, but with a price tag that's very cost effective, says the company.

Void Acoustics touring series Stasys has been augmented with the addition of the Stasys X double 18 bass enclosure.

Also on show will be the Kryo and Infinite amplifiers, while the B

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Designed to DIN rail size and fixing standards, compatible with an extensive range of over-the-counter accessories, these simple devices can connect via IP to Vieta-Net to drive small, medium and large installations, which can be monitored and controlled remotely, says the company - "Fit them in a shop or hotel in London, and manage the installation from a laptop on the beach in Barcelona."

Vieta has also produced new accessories for the established So Line wireless speakers. An adaptor now allows the So Cube to be mounted on any microphone stand, and a new Junior Flightcase/Re-charging station for six units enables the So Line technology to be us

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14 March 2016

Highlighted at PLASA 07 are two newly launched hoist control products - Smart 8 and Sentinel - along with other innovations including Kinesys' K2 control software.

The Smart 8 expands on Kinesys' existing Power 8 product and offers full positioning facilities built into a standard hoist controller. Smart 8 allows fixed speed encoded hoists to be programmed and controlled from a single unit, offering cost savings over the traditional approach of a

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14 March 2016

LV6 and LV12 controllers are configured in multiples of three channels of control and power mixed on two or four Ceep (Socapex19-style) connectors, to match the widely-adopted standard established by Out Board's former CM Series controllers.

LV8 provides two sets of four-channels of control and power on separate male and female Ceep connectors respectively. New LV4 and DV4 units deliver four-channels each of low voltage or direct control via rear panel C-Form connectors.

Also on show will be the Savant fully-automated PAT and Cable Testing systems with database logging, including single-user

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14 March 2016

For the first time on the international stage, Nexo will unveil the NXamp, a powered TD Controller. The integration of amplifier, available in two 4-channel sizes, with the Nexo TDController is a cooler, cleaner and more efficient solution which will bring cost and operational benefits to live use as well as fixed installation, the company says.

The TDController function provides crossover, sensed amplifier control and system alignment, using digital software algorithms to combine this calibrated data with sensed voltage and current measurements, precisely controlling the temperature and displacement of each driver.

The larger of the two NXamps displays "except

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14 March 2016

The heart of Ethos Nd is new generation long excursion neodymium drive units. Three products will be launched at the show with further additions coming on line over the next 12 months.

Ethos Nd215 has been introduced to compliment the Ethos CA fixed angle array box and will form the basis of ground stacking CA or have the capability to be flown above it.

Nd315 has been designed to fulfil the same role with Ethos VA vertical array, while Ethos Nd218 aims to be the reference touring sub bass enclosure. All cabinets share the new driver technology which has permitted both a reduction in weight and size combined with an increase in both power handling and usab

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The drivers in all three new models are mounted at a fixed 45° angle inside of a cylinder that smoothly descends out of the ceiling when the system is activated. During setup the installer manually rotates the cylinder to point the speakers toward the listening area. The speakers return to their flush position when desired. All of this is accomplished through the use of a rugged miniature motor assembly, which is controlled and powered by a Cat 5 cable.

The TIME Mini 2 is the smallest of the new offerings with an exterior diameter of 5.75" with a 2.5" full-range driver. The TIME Mini 5.1 and 5.3 models both have an exter

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14 March 2016

The Soundcraft Vi Series of digital live sound consoles has lately been extended with the new Soundcraft Vi4 model, offering all the functionality and facilities of the Soundcraft Vi6, but in a smaller, more compact footprint better suited for space-conscious applications such as theatres, houses of worship, and venues or clubs with space-limited mix positions.

In just under 1.5m/5 feet, the Soundcraft Vi4 offers access to 48 inputs on 24 faders, with a total of 27 output busses available for use as masters, groups, auxes or matrices. All other features of the Soundcraft Vi6, such as the Vistonics II touch-scr

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The company has projected onto some of the most iconic buildings in the world including Buckingham Palace and Nelson's Column in London, St George's Hall in Liverpool, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland; The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, Dubai International Financial Centre, Malta's Fort St Angelo in Valetta Harbour, the Château des Duc de Bretagne in Nantes and many more.

E//T//C has also provided large format projection solutions for some of the highest profile global events including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2002 Manchester

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14 March 2016

The Visage LED Video Floor Module is a new stage and club lighting product utilising RGB LED as a light source. Using advanced digital and video technology it can reproduce stunning motion effects as well as real time video, driven through PC DVI. A fully modular system, each floor panel measures 500mm x 500mm and inter-connect, allowing for total flexibility in both size and design. The panels use 12mm toughened glass as a faceplate, ensuring safety and durability.

This combination of form and function make this product suitable, not only for conventional dance floors but more unusual shapes such as catwalks and walkways.

Also debuting is the LED Truss P

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New at PLASA is an addition to the iBOX Series. The Community i2W8 is a two-way, full-range loudspeaker system designed to provide high quality music and voice reproduction in applications requiring smooth, ultra-wide, horizontal coverage. It provides an uncompromised musical system in a compact, attractive package, says the company.

Designed for use in distributed systems and for fill, the loudspeaker enclosure and baffle are constructed of 13-ply Baltic birch; LF cones are low mass, high stiffnes

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Like its more compact cousin, the Design Spot 575E is a professional-quality moving-head fixture that offers both Frost and Iris capabilities in one unit. The Frost feature is what allows it to function as a hybrid, taking away the hard edges of a spotlight and converting it to a wash-type fixture. The Frost is variable type, so users can control how much edge is taken away, from hard edge to soft to no spotlight edge whatsoever. The Iris allows users to pinpoint performers at any distance and is also capable of creating an eye-popping pulse effect.

Now in its brawnier 575W version, the 24-channel Design Spot 575E is designed for stage productions, churches, theatres, concert h

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14 March 2016

Aspect system flybars are designed to offer both simplicity and flexibility, being available in 2-wide and 3-wide fixed angle configurations. They are designed with reference to international safety standards such as BGV C1, BS7905:2001, BS70906:2005, LOLER and ESTA, with a safety factor of 12:1.

The new additions bring the TA-500 Aspect Wide series up to a total of seven self-powered and bi-amped/tri-amped products, providing a spread of practical solutions for both flown and ground stacked touring, down-fill and in-fill use, as well as for fixed installations, while the TA-

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Making it's UK debut is RockNet, billed as an advanced and fully scaleable, cost-effective network solution conceived and optimised for managing audio and control data for live sound. RockNet also features a plug-in card for Yamaha's M7CL, creating a fully integrated Cat 5-based multicore solution for this popular console.

As a d&b audiotechnik official sales and installation partner, Orbital's staff will be on hand to discuss its latest d&b installations and demonstrate the company's latest Remote Network Software solutions.

The latest digital mixing consoles from Yamaha and Digidesign will be showcased as will a host of wireless radio comms solutions from both HME and Telex. Also on display will be RTS Telex's ra

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"Over the last year or so, Presteigne has made a number of significant acquisitions, as well as taking the decision to open offices in The Netherlands and Germany," says managing director Mike Ransome. "This means we can service the Northern and Central regions of Europe on a more local level, which benefits our customers.

"We have invested heavily in equipment and have the latest in HD and SD camera equipment, VTRs, EVS hard disk recorders, lenses, RF links and de-rig systems available. We also took the decision last year to launch a broadcast audio rental division. We invested ov

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14 March 2016

The new Performer master stations CR-4 (4-channel) and CR-2 (2-channel) are designed for setting up a stand-alone digital partyline system. Depending on the setup, the integrated power supply of the 19"/1RU device can power up to 32 Performer devices - such as beltpacks, split-boxes or desktop speaker stations - per line. Additional power-supplies expand the possibilities.

The remote mic-kill function allows the user to silence any open microphone on the intercom channels. The CR-4/CR-2 features an additional p

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14 March 2016

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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The seminar will last one-and-a-half hours on Monday 10 September from 1-2.30pm. It will be run using beyerdynamic radio microphones and Dynacord mixing desk and will be open to DJ's and dealers and anyone looking for simple cost effective solutions.

(Jim Evans)

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A Tomcat Representative will discuss the basics of truss theory, use and design. The workshop will emphasise safety and usage. Demonstrations of load scenarios and truss inspection will also be featured.

(Jim Evans)

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Easily assembled by a single person, each platform and riser are fastened together using an internal locking system and each platform can bear weight up to 185 lbs./sq.ft (900 KGS/sq.m).

Disassembly and storage are equally convenient. IntelliStage systems are available in kits with an optional compact storage flight case featuring integrated casters.

Platforms and risers are also available on an individual basis. Optional upgrade accessories like storage carts for larger systems and stage skirts are also available.

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

At PLASA 07, RCF will be presenting a whole roster of new products. The TT 31-A is a 'mini' size two-way system, delivering very high output and dynamics plus extreme accuracy and high frequency extension. With its compact size the TTL31-A is suitable for indoor applications, live performances and multi- media events. The TTL12-AS active sub is a complement to the TTL31-A array module. The band-pass design promises the maximum output per size, the 4" voice coil vented design woofer offering the minimum of power compression.

RCF's Acustica P Series, coaxial weatherproof speaker systems are a new addition to the RCF Acustica range of 'Audio Contractor' installation spe

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During the Show, Dr Evert Start, from Duran Audio's R&D team, will be hosting a seminar entitled Modern Loudspeaker Array Theories and Technologies. The seminar will take place on Tuesday 11 September in lecture theatre 3, from 10.30am - 12.00pm.

The seminar will cover the basic physics of loudspeaker arrays and show how the directivity of loudspeaker arrays can be altered using 'beam steering' or Digital Directivity Technologies. "We will also investigate how these technologies can help ach

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14 March 2016

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.

(Jim Evans)