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The Award Winning ChainRunner has been designed to provide a safe, off-the-shelf solution to the cable management problems faced every day within the touring event industry. The ChainRunner is used to manage power, control, audio and data cables associated with moving truss applications and thus eliminating the necessity for very expensive spring driven cable reels and eradicating the home-made gizmos that abound in the industry, say Hoist UK.

The ChainRunner range is available to fit the Verlinde, CM and Liftket chain hoists used in the entertainment industry. It is simple to fix, with no need to remove the chain or hook from the hoi

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Also on show at SIB was ETC's SmartSoft, a new software application that runs on a PC and can be used to get to know the ETC SmartFade ML lighting control console, using its on-screen virtual console face panel.

ETC controls product manager Sarah Clausen says: "SmartFade ML show files can be employed with SmartSoft as an offline editor and the file can then be saved to computer's hard disk. And, by connecting the PC to a SmartFade ML desk using USB, users can access direct data editing tools as well as display the show."

There was also a sneak-preview of ETC's new Congo v5.0 - the new software version for ETC's Congo and Congo jr lighting control systems, which includes a new effects engine.

(Jim Evans)

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Its special notch-free 'Master Blend' jacket (a PUR jacket with the flexibility of PVC, the company says) is resistant to soiling and easy to clean and is also resistant to cold temperatures down to -40°C, warm temperatures up to +80°C). A thin paired wire insulation made of 'Special-TPE-Hytrel', plus the tight stranding of the 18 x 0.1mm copper litz wires guarantee outstanding audio transmission properties, say Sommer, while the use of oxygen-free or low-oxygen copper also ensures high bending cycles and consistent performance. The paired copper spiral shielding, in conjunction with the tightly-braided overall shielding made of tin-plated copper braiding, also help to prevent

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Features of the new products include bigger neodymium magnet woofers (designed by FBT, made by B&C) for improved efficiency; A ventilation circuit granting 2dB reduction of power compression; An extra-rigid cone for better suspension linearity and less distortion; Shorting copper cap for extended and clear HF response (B&C compression drivers); Switch mode power supply for lighter weight and faster current delivery; and PWM technol

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VL 62's unique 16Ohm operation allows up to eight cabinets to be connected in parallel to any Dynacord amplifier, allowing large-distributed systems for high-end retail and entertainment environments to be realized efficiently. Coupled with Dynacord Power-H remote control DSP amplifiers, FIR presets optimize performance, resulting in linear-phase and equal magnitude response over the operating bandwidth of 90Hz-20kHz.

(Claire Beeson)

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While classrooms and conference rooms have ever-increasing demands for sound equipment, permanent, installed sound systems for each of these locations would be cost prohibitive in most instances; however, one or two shared portable systems could provide a solution at an affordable price.

In recent years, portable sound system technology has evolved to provide a serious alternative to installed sound systems. In m

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New to the show is the iDR0 2U rack processing unit, which provides all the processing features of the company's iLive digital mixing system for networked audio. It is billed as a cost effective and compact solution for users who wish to mix common sources for different applications such as FOH and Monitor, or need an additional mix for broadcast or recording that allows full processing and mix capability with the source material.

The unit will be shown as part of a comprehensive iLive system, comprising an iDR10 mixrack and iLive-112 control surface. Also on show will be an iDR DSP system for installed audio distribution.

Allen & Heath will also be demonstrating the 4 bus ZED-428 from the new ZED range of compact USB-equipped mixers

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"The infinitely variable pick-up pattern enables sound engineers and recordists to try out new settings with minimum effort and to optimise the sound at the mixing console," explains Sebastian Schmitz, Sennheiser's product manager for microphones. "Any intermediate stage between the indiv

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The Christie LW600 complements the company's family of widescreen format projectors with a cost effective, high brightness 3LCD solution that can be twin stacked to double the brightness. This Wide-XGA projector shines brightly at 6,000 ANSI lumens and 2000:1 contrast ratio, and boasts a suite of 12 optional lenses. It also features high quality 10-bit image processing and compatibility with most computer and video sources including HD formats up to 1080p.

"The Christie LW600 is ideal for today's market of WXGA laptops and PC's that now encompass not only standard data presentations, but widescreen HD formats. With the growing trend toward Wide-XGA format, the need to display this native resolution is becoming more important for today's app

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The latest Countryman products being distributed by Shure are sold in configurations offering multiple coverage patterns, skin tone colors, and feature two types of connectors.

Designed for wireless applications in which concealment is a priority, the WCE6 and WCE6i Earset microphones are the smallest and lightest in their class. Nearly impossible to detect against a wide variety of skin tones, the microphones are outfitted with a rugged, bendable boom that ensures a custom fit for every user, says the company.

The Countryman WCB6 Micro-Lavalier microphone is smaller th

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Equipped with 288 high-output 10mm LEDs (48 red, 120 green, 120 blue), the Event Panel System is designed for adding colour to special events and banquets, as well as tricky indoor spaces where electrical outlets are scarce, such as hallways, entry ways and moving scenery, the company says. The panel can be controlled remotely from up to 30ft away, using Elation's ELAR WR Wireless Infrared Controller, which comes included with the Event Panel System. The ELAR WR Remote gives operators control over the built-in programmes, strobing, blackout and RGB mixing, and the IR receiver on the panel itself can be placed by the user into the proper

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The Accu Spot 250 Hybrid is based on ADJ's top-selling Accu Spot 250 DMX moving head, combining the fixture's conventional 250W discharge lamp with nine 1W LEDs. The Accu LED MH is an all-new unit that marries ADJ's stepper-motor moving-yoke technology with the advantages of LEDs, along with other innovative features like an editing programme that allows you to edit and save scenes in the unit's memory from its control panel.

"American DJ is incorporating LED technology into our Accu Series in innovative ways to bring customers some truly groundbreaking effects," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "We have added LED lamps to th

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Version 2.7.0 introduces the Metrix Series to the Shooter programme. Adamson's European R&D department's software Pascal Guillaume implemented the Metrix (M8-N), Metrix W (M8-W) and Metrix Sub (M SUB) into the new version of the programme.

The new version also adds support for two-motor rigging from both sides of the rigging frame, instead of front and back option only. The mechanical plot now includes more detailed information, showing the box angles in side view from the top of the very first enclosure to the bottom of the last enclosure, thus demonstrating the total vertical cov

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The new package inherits all the features of the Redback family, including a full 512-channel DMX softpatch; Min & Max levels and a choice of individual fade curves per channel. With the built- in memories, individual fade times and chases, Redback can even run in stand-alone mode making it suitable for museums, presentation and retail environments, says the comp

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Similar to the smaller ZED-14, the 4- bus series features the same DuoPre TM padless preamp. It uses a two- stage design with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage, offering high headroom and a low noise, clean signal path.

"The four-band, two-sweep EQ, along with the low noise summing amps, is borrowed from the GL2400, while the bus architecture is a simplified, but equally comprehensive, version of that employed in the successful GL series," comments R&D manager, Mike Griffin

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"The demand for loudspeaker systems that provide added flexibility and even greater sonic clarity continues to grow with the evolution of the systems integration industry," says Jon Sager, director of market development, installed sound, JBL Professional. "The new AE Compact loudspeaker series addresses these demands, enabling sound designers and installers to best meet the needs of any given environment, including performing arts venues, houses of worship, sports facilities, corporate board rooms, and dance clubs."

The AE Compact loudspeaker family consists of eight high-output, 2-way loudspeaker models incorporating either single or

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Xone mixers were used at a various clubs, boat parties, beach parties, mansions, hotel lobbies, poolside and rooftop events, as well as at the daily Beatport mash-ups, live on BBC Radio One and at Ultrafest. The 2008 Ultrafest hosted 40,000+ revellers over the two-day festival. One of the highlights was Paul van Dyk, who made full use of his preferred Xone:3D mixer/MIDI controller, and featured a live artist complement for the first time.

On WMC's opening night, Allen & Heath received the DJ Mixer of the Year award for the Xone:S2, as voted for by readers of Club World magazine

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Ampetronic's ultra-compact CLS2, which measures just 200mm x 200mm x 44mm, is designed for discreet installation in virtually any environment, says the manufacturer. It is designed to be quick and simple to install, yet features three independently controlled feeds, with two priority alarm overrides, and can drive an induction loop covering an area of over 400sq.m.

Between them, the three audio feeds can accommodate balanced or unbalanced line inputs, microphones and 100V line sources, with the priority alarm inputs suitable for connection to emergency alert systems, doo

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Version 2.0 of the D-Fi features more assignable frequencies, allowing users to run up to six separate universes inside one venue, and allowing for additional options when experiencing difficulties in transmission due to signal interference. Multiple units can also be assigned to a single frequency in order to split a signal or cross a vast expanse that would otherwise require long cable runs, the company says.

The D-Fi features LED indicators for operating mode (transmitter or receiver), frequency, and DMX signal transmission, key-hole slots for discrete wall mounting, and frequency indicator lights, say Chauvet.

(Lee Baldock)

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The new mounting yokes are essentially "U" shaped arms that give the contractor more flexibility for outdoor loudspeaker installations. The mounting yokes improve loudspeaker support on round surfaces such as outdoor poles and columns to provide a more secure installation than traditional mounting brackets, says the company. Flexibility is further enhanced when the yokes are used with Allen Products PoleStar all-weather pole and

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The compact Magnum 2500 Hz uses a 900W heat exchanger to punch out a full 2500 cubic meters per minute of uniform haze for mid-air projection or atmosphere enhancement.

This portable hazer heats up fast and is continuously operational for a trouble-free 'set it and forget it' effect. Its large 3.8 litre fluid capacity (1 US gallon) provides for extremely long runs when needed.

Haze output and on/off timing are controllable via a handy remote control that can be conveniently stored in its own compartment. Like all Magnum products the Magnum 2500 incorporates advanced Jem technology including new electro

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Power factor corrected and operating at levels as high as 6000W into 2Ohms down to models providing 1100W into 8Ohms, the KPA series covers the full range of reinforcement needs, says the company. The amplifiers can be daisy chained together using a single Cat 5 cable for both digital audio distribution and remote control and monitoring of all amplifier functions, including load monitoring. The head end of the K8 digital audio distribution system may be fed with an expanding selection of inputs including the choice of Ether Sound, AES3 digital or analogue.

Klein+Hummel's installed sound product manager Dave Theis points out the advantage of this system: "K8 only requires a single control connection to Eth

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Featuring clear LED indicators, illuminated buttons and fader-type level controls per output channel, the PX8000 Matrix is simple to set up, providing full choice and control of up to eight separate mic./line input signals over eight separate zones.

The unit also features in-built monitor loudspeaker to review the selected input sources, microphone input for zoned paging, as well as an internal digital message store facility to record and broadcast emergency messages to be activated by dry contact closure such as opening/closing doors, fire/burglar alarm, etc. Where no message is recorded, this facility can be used as an emergency mute.

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The move comes as fibre transport for high bandwidth video, audio and data is becoming more widespread in Pro A/V applications. Large venues such as stadiums, corporate and college campuses as well as medical cenres are implementing fibre infrastructures. Therefore a more reliable and high performance switch, which can remotely route signals to disparate destinations is required, says the company.

"There is a real convergence happening in the video market with Pro AV applications turning increasingly t