Denmark - Martin Professional's Controller Team has released a series of updates for the Windows-based lighting controller - LightJockey.

An updated version of the LightJockey software is now available that adds new fixture profiles for the MAC 575 Krypton, smartMAC, Exterior 1200 and Exterior 200 LED. Free of charge to all LightJockey users, Version 2.7.8 is available for download from the company's website.

New to LightJockey Manager is LED-Trix, a new LED effects engine for control of LED lights. The LED-Trix plug-in facilitates the programming of colour mixing fixtures, such as LED-based lighting fixtures. But it can do more then just LED lighting fixture control - any RGB, CMY, HSI, RGBAW or single dimmer channel can be controlled by LightJockey LED-Trix.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Artistic Licence has announced the launch of Rail-Flip. Housed in a DIN-Rail enclosure, Rail-Flip can switch four universes of DMX512 between A and B inputs.

The primary purpose of the product is the automatic 'fail-over' switching between two lighting consoles. In automatic mode, the product senses data on its 'A' input. If DMX512 stops on any universe, the 'B' input is selected. Rail-Flip also features detail configuration. This allows, for example, the user to configure how to handle data returning on the 'A' input.

Rail-Flip can also be switched manually which allows it to be used as a source selector between different lighting positions.

The product can be cascaded to increase the number of universes. Status and data indicators show both data activity and switch status. Rail-Flip uses electromechanical relays which ensure that the product will fail safe in a power

UK - The new Square One Splitter from Klark Teknik features a user-friendly, high-performance, Midas XL8-derived pre-amp design, packaged in a 2U, eight channel format.

To increase versatility and provide additional value, a third set of transformer-isolated independent (fixed gain) outputs are provided. The Square One Splitter also has the ability to function as a 1-16 media split.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - Visual Productions' continued focus on supplying lighting control equipment for fixed installations has resulted in a new line of DIN Rail mounted control devices. The first device in this series to be released is the DIN Rail DMX Splitter.

The DIN Rail DMX Splitter provides six DMX ports and is designed with installers and system integrators in mind. The Splitter features a DIN Rail enclosure that allows easy mounting. All connections have detachable screw-connectors for a quick replacement of the unit.

The input port is protected through optical isolation, safe guarding the splitter/booster and its connected equipment against power surges and dangerous ground loops.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Navigator Systems Ltd. experts in rental management software design have released a significant update for their low cost, easy to use, software package, RentalDesk NX, which continues to sell in high volume to audio visual rental companies world-wide.

The software is now 100% Microsoft Vista compatible and has been designed with a new and improved user interface making RentalDesk NX even easier to operate, says the company.

RentalDesk NX is a complete software package and solution to help small to medium sized companies process bookings, schedule and bill equipment rentals. It includes many of the functionalities normally only present in larger packages and is available from a single user to five concurrent users.

As RentalDesk NX gains market dominance, the product is now more affordable than ever, says the company. For less than £200.00 (price of single user sy

UK - Strand Lighting's latest software promises "a completely new look and feel". Command operations are faster, simpler and more intuitive, says the company. Displays are more informative and flexible and the entire operator experience "will change the minute users begin to work with the software".

Users of the original Light Palette V6 and V8 consoles will recognise the heritage of this software with its familiar command line interface.

Version 10 builds on the strengths of Strand's years of experience in lighting control and improves thepower of moving light programming with its Universal Attribute Control.

Features in this release include full command line programming, enhanced colour control including gel manufacturers' colour libraries, Smart touring options with magic update, directive updates and fixture offset.

"We now have partial show lo

The Netherlands - Lumin AG presented its new Multitouch Terminal at this year's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam. The Multitouch Terminal is billed as a revolutionary new solution for human-computer interaction. The user controls the device with simple and intuitive movements directly on the screen.

Similar to the Apple iPhone, no keyboard or mouse is needed. The Plug and Play device is now available for purchase and can display presentations in conference rooms or at trade shows. The Lumin Multitouch can also be used to implement intelligent information systems in office building reception areas, museums, or point-of-sale locations. The included standard software allows customers to quickly adapt the device to their own applications.

The Lumin Multitouch standard terminal includes a 42-inch display and an integrated computer. It is operated with simple and intuiti

Germany - Germany-based manufacturer axxent will introduce a new one-channel, 400W amplifier in a 2U, 19" chassis at the forthcoming ProLight&Sound exhibition in Frankfurt (12-15 March 2008).

The amplifier features a low impedance output, as well as 50/70/100V constant voltage outputs. The outputs may be used simultaneously as long as the total of 400W loudspeaker load is not exceeded, say the company.

Under normal working conditions, the amplifier operates quietly, benefiting from its passive convection cooling. When the maximum performance is required and its passive cooling ribs exceed a given temperature, a quiet and controlled fan aids the cooling system. This feature makes the AX-1400T power amplifier an ideal choice for churches and other noise-sensitive applications.

All output connectors are fully touch proof isolated to comply with European Safety Standard EN6

Germany - Kling & Freitag will present three new products at ProLight & Sound 2008. After extensive research, K&F reports that it has developed a line array that "unifies - without compromises - aspects of modern line array technologies into a premium quality full-range system". Every element is equipped with two 10" chassis and a tweeter unit with three 1" neodymium drivers.

Two versions of the vertical 7° coverage system - with 77° and 100° horizontal coverage - will be offered; they are combinable with one another, depending on use.

Kling & Freitag will also introduce the smallest speaker in their product range. The passive two-way speaker is equipped with a 5" bass chassis and a 1" dome driver with a coupled 'Waveguide'. With its uniform and wide coverage, the system is ideally suited for near field applications, says the company.<

USA - New EAW Commercial CAM160 and CAM80 integrated audio mixers-power amplifiers are outfitted with comprehensive input/output facilities and feature sets to provide exceptional versatility from a highly cost-effective package. Designed for a wide range of fixed installation applications, the CAM Series offers "all in one" functionality without need for add-ons such as expansion modules.

Both models are equipped with six actively balanced combination mic/line inputs as well as individual adjustable potentiometers for line level input, mic level input and mic level input with 24V DC phantom power. Input 1 also offers the flexibility of an integrated transformer for connection to telephone paging systems.

Inputs 1 and 2 are divided into four discrete input sections: a combination XLR/TRS connector, Phoenix connector, or terminal strip. Meanwhile, Inputs 3, 4, 5 and 6

Italy - Outline is pleased to inform you that it is exhibiting at the Show-Way International Pro Audio and Lighting expo being held in Bergamo from 24-26 February . Like the majority of the members of the APIAS (Association of Italian Manufacturers for the Entertainment Industry), the Brescia company announces that it will support this international trade show, highlighting its loudspeaker systems and new products being launched in 2008.

As well as showcasing the entire range of Outline products, the 100 sq.m stand will also host the presentation of the self-powered versions of the new compact DVS 12 and DVS 15 systems, high-performance units.

Recent introductions will include the new Kanguro 2008 system ("the speaker within a speaker"), the previous version of which won a PLASA Award for Product Excellence and (like its predecessor) is able to ensure 130dB SPL of to

UK - At ProLight & Sound 2008, MC2 Audio will be showing for the first time its new Ti Series network audio products for use in Cobranet and/or Ethersound systems, offering a complete solution to the audio integrator who wants to combine remote monitoring, configuration and control, with the outstanding audio quality and reliability of MC2 Audio amplifiers and XTA digital expertise.

Core Ti models are: three stereo power amplifiers - Ti 1000 (500W/channel into 4 ohms), Ti 1500 (750W/channel into 4 ohms), Ti 2000 (1000W/channel into 4 ohms), one 4-channel power amplifier - Ti 4-250 (4 x 250W/channel into 4 ohms), all of which include remote level, mute, standby and load monitoring; the Ti Bridge and the Ti Breakout Box, which together allow routing of analogue audio onto and off Cobranet and Ethersound networks. The Ti Bridge and the Ti Breakout box can be either 8 or 16 channel.

USA - To coincide with their 40th anniversary year, QSC Audio Products have launched their new GX series amplifiers. These will receive their European debut at next month's ProLight & Sound expo in Frankfurt.

These new GX Series amplifiers are taking aim at the needs of musicians, DJs, and performers of all description, says the company. At 8 ohms, the GX3 and GX5 are rated at 300 and 500W respectively, offering the continuous power capacity needed for a majority of common passive loudspeakers in use today.

Both GX amplifiers are equipped with all the input and output connectors needed for compatibility with virtually any source, loudspeaker, or wiring scheme. The lightweight design of the amps combines with the compact size to make either model easy to move or mount within small, portable racks. Both the GX3 and GX5 feature straightforward user-selectable functions accessed v

USA - Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, the new entity formed by Philips' acquisition of Color Kinetics, is continuing to expand its EssentialWhite series with the launch of two new LED luminaires for common interior applications. The luminaires will debut at the ARC Show, 11-13 February, at the Business Design Centre in London, UK (stand M20).

The EssentialWhite series is designed to deliver the inherent advantages of LED sources for common white light applications that don't require sophisticated control systems. The product series incorporates Philips' knowledge of LED technology, efficient LED drivers, mechanical and thermal engineering, optics and binning management - providing "easy-to-use LED solutions that meet specifier-grade standards". In line with a growing number of standards and mandates, the products comply with the California Energy Commission's 2

Germany - ChainMaster will be releasing a new catalogue at the ProLight & Sound 2008 trade fair. Entitled Stage & Studio Equipment 2008, the new brochure contains, among other things, new items of equipment such as, in the area of computerised controllers, the XYZ controller (previously undocumented in the catalogue) and, among chain hoists conforming to the BGV-D8 code of practice, a number of new models.

The Eilenburg-based company has already brought its Internet site up to speed with these and other developments. In the Downloads section, for example, you can inspect the newly revised collection of icons that customers can use to specify the exact chain-hoist configurations they desire. An online form for direct enquiries is also available.

(Jim Evans)

Germany - Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Alcons Audio will be present at the ProLight + Sound show with a number of new pro-ribbon products.

Additions to the successful Q-series pro-ribbon line-source columns, as recently installed in a number of famous German theatres, will be shown. With the similar front shape of the QR36 and QM36, the pro-ribbon-loaded QR6 addition is further extending the intelligibility problem-solving power of this product concept, says the company.

The BF302, that has been in Alcons' product portfolio since its founding, has been given a re-design. The BF302mkII is a new, front-loaded double-15" bass system, for both permanent and portable applications. In combination with Alcons' proprietary Signal Integrity Sensing pre-wiring, the BF151 delivers "high quality, tight and accurate bass response".

The Digital Drive Processor (DDP) e

Sweden - ProLight & Sound 2008 sees the first showing at the Frankfurt trade show of the recently launched PLM 10000Q, the first product of the revolutionary new Powered Loudspeaker Management Series from Lab.gruppen. The PLM 10000Q comprises a four-channel amplifier, dual Dolby Lake Processor modules, Dante low-latency networking and groundbreaking features for load verification and performance monitoring.

In order to better present the new PLM concept to the widest possible audience, Lab.gruppen will be running a series of multilingual presentations on their stand at ProLight & Sound 2008. Visitors will be able to see and hear PLM presentations in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish (obviously) and Danish. Furthermore, persons attending the presentations can win a luxury weekend for two or one of hundreds of other rewards. More information is available at www.labgruppen

Germany - Nexo will be showcasing its latest compact tangent-array SR systems for touring applications and fixed installation, notably the Geo S12 Series and Geo D with Geo SUB, as well as its internationally-established PS Series. The main attractions are sure to be the debut of the RAY SUB Series of modular scalable bass cabinets, and the first exhibition in Frankfurt of the NXAMP powered TDController, says the company.

The RS15 is a low-profile high-output, modular, scalable bass cabinet which is capable of operating in both omni-directional and cardioid modes.

Nexo's new NXAMP is a powered TD Controller, the first product to be generated by the collaboration with Yamaha. The integration of amplifier, available in two 4-channel sizes, with the Nexo TDController provides a cooler, cleaner and more efficient solution which brings cost and operational benefits to live use as w

Germany - Danish manufacturer DPA Microphones will be co-exhibiting with its German distributor, Mega-Audio at Prolight & Sound 2008.

On the stand, musicians Benjamin Koppel and Jens Haack will be performing on a small stage, miked with DPA 4023 compact cardioid mics mounted on FGS4000 flamingo stands.

A listening post on the stand will present the company's new SACD, Miking A Grand Piano, recorded in the DPA in-house studio. The SACD presents a number of stereo comparison and demonstration recordings of a grand piano using different combinations of DPA mics.

(Jim Evans)

Germany - The new Electro-Voice SB2A powered 12-inch subwoofer eliminates the need for external system processing and amplification, addressing the demand for lightweight high performance portable sound systems, says the company.

Featuring dual 350W amplifiers, the SB2A's switch-able powered speaker output can drive either an external 8 ohm passive subwoofer or full range loudspeaker. It can be configured with a variety of loudspeakers for a multitude of sound reinforcement applications.

The SB2A shares the same injection-moulded enclosure as EV's passive SB122 subwoofer. Both utilize the EVS12S woofer, designed from the ground up for optimized performance within this small footprint enclosure.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Paradigm AV is launching the ultimate version of its Trojan transportable large screen rear projection displays.

A 110in, full 1080p HD resolution display was given its debut at last month's ISE Show in Amsterdam - making it the largest HD display on sale in the world, says the company.

The portable display is designed to wheel in, pop up, switch on - and be ready for use in just two minutes. The rig comes complete with ProjectionDesign Cineo 30 projector built into the housing, offering up to 6,000 ANSI lumens, with a 7500:1 contrast ratio (on/off).

Paradigm AV founder, Greg Jeffreys says: "All HD, data and video inputs are accepted and displayed and the image is optimised as a result of the high-brightness, high-contrast dnp optical screen."

The Trojan HD110 also obviates screen burn-in and enhances acuity. Advanced dnp optical screen technology delivers t

Germany - At the Live Sound Forum, the Messe Frankfurt open air presentation area, K.M.E. is going to present the line array PANO "under conditions close to reality". The presentations take place daily. During the 20 minute demonstration the system will be presented by different styles of music and detailed information and explanations. The PANO setup consists of 12 tops QL 906 and four cardioid subs QCB 318 each side, amplified by four SR 7100 racks and adjusted to a defined area.

Another K.M.E. system will be on display on the Denon stand. DJ GFC will present the new DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Controller & Media Player using K.M.E.'s Individualized PA system CA 7.

(Jim Evans)

UK - White Light is showing products of use to architectural, event and retail lighting designers at The ARC Show 2008 in London this week.

The exclusive UK distributor for a wide range of product manufacturers from around the world, White Light's stand features images of a number of products of interest to those working in these fields of lighting, from LSC in Australia, LDDE in Austria, ELC in the Netherlands and Wireless Solutions in Sweden.

(Jim Evans)

Germany - At ProLight & Sound 2008 beyerdynamic will premiere its top-of-the line vocal microphone TG-X 930. Using the capsule of the MC 930 true condenser microphone as a basis, beyerdynamic developed a vocal microphone with the TG-X 930.

Due to the typically small pick-up distance with vocal microphones, the proximity effect of the cardioid capsule was compensated to achieve absolutely neutral transmission of even the subtlest vocal nuances. A slight treble boost ensures an open and detailed sound without ever being obtrusive, says the company.

The stainless steel basket with multilayer gauze and additional inner basket, already used in the interchangeable microphone capsules of the Opus 900 wireless series, provides protection against pop sounds. It is easy to clean and significantly improves rear-attenuation and hence feedback suppression.

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