Czech Republic - Specialist LED lighting manufacturer Anolis has launched its Anolis ArcPad 3.48, an LED RGBW 'brick' fixture, designed for colour-changing applications like wall washing and highlighting of large alcoves and areas where space is a premium and installation can be challenging.

Its neat dimensions and flexible focus options enable it to be squeezed into small recesses and other inaccessible corners, nooks and crannies, while the projected lifespan of up to 60,000 hours make it suitable for all types of 'fit-and-forget' architectural applications. It is IP 65 rated, so is suited to exterior use.

The ArcPad 3.48's head is a cast aluminium radiator onto which the LED matrix and lenses are fitted, and this can be panned plus or minus 46 degrees and tilted plus 60 and minus 90 degrees in relation to the base.

The cast aluminium base can be utilised for

UK - Cirrus Research is offering a simple and comprehensive option for Noise at work and Environmental noise monitoring solutions, the CK:821C Sound Level Meter Kit. Designed, manufactured and supported in the UK, these kits are supplied with everything required for most noise measuring applications, says the company.

Each kit is supplied with a CR:812C Sound level meter, a calibrator, windshield, licence-free Deaf Defier3 software and manuals. An optional weatherproof kit is also available, which enables the sound level meter to be used outdoors for up to seven days.

The CR:821C Sound Level Meter is available in Class 1 accuracy and complies with the latest IEC 61672 measurement standard as well as IEC 60651 and IEC 60804. Data logging of up to 1300 measurements is now possible, and outdoor measurement kits are available for unattended environmental noise monitoring with remo

UK - Total Protection UK has launched a new range of Pulsar sound level meters and Dosemeters. Sales and marketing director at Total Protection UK, Mark Haylett said: "We are very pleased to be expanding our product range again. This new range of sound level meters and Dosemeters are our first step into noise detection equipment and we hope that we will continue to attract the huge demand we have already experienced."

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require that employers must provide adequate hearing protection and hearing protection zones for exposure to noise that is over the 85-decibel limit. With the legislation requiring that all employers carry out a risk assessment on the health of their workers when they are exposed to anything over 80 decibels.

Haylett added: "Employers have a duty under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 to no

UK - Mid Wales based manufacturer Shermann has introduced a new point source loudspeaker aimed at both the touring and installation markets. The G5, part of the new Gx Series, employs a new coaxial compression driver mounted on a 60 x 40 horn to handle frequencies above 800Hz. The frequency range between 55 and 800Hz is handled by an efficient 15" driver.

As a touring version, the G5 is coated in the company's heavy-duty TPC finish whilst installed models feature Shermann's TRC textured paint which is available in a number of colours.

A 35mm stand mount is fitted as well as GS-TA2 flying track. 10mm insert points may be specified to allow fitting of the box on to Shermann's yoke bracket which may then be mounted on to a 35mm stand mount fitting or attached using a half-coupler for flying.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Christie has introduced the LX700 with 4DColor technology. This new four-panel LCD projector offers a combination of real colour and high brightness in a compact size. At 7,000 lumens and XGA resolution, the Christie LX700 is suitable for large venues, educational facilities, retail environments, corporate boardrooms and training, rental staging and houses of worship.

At the core of the Christie LX700 is 4DColor technology combined with inorganic LCD panels. 4DColor provides a 20% increase in colour gamut over previous three-panel LCD models. The inorganic panels help create a "natural black" for sharper images and increased contrast ratio.

"The Christie LX700 is among the first on the market equipped with a fourth LCD panel," says Frank Anzures, product manager, business products, Christie. "By adding a fourth LCD panel, essentially a yellow pane

UK - Since its launch at PLASA08 in September, DiGiCo's new entry-level console, the SD8, has surpassed all expectations, with over 350 sold - and they have been rolling off the production line since September, says the manufacturer.

Dundee-based Apex Acoustics was the first hire company in Scotland to invest in a DiGiCo console, having purchased a D1 a little over a year ago. Apex was also the first to invest in the SD8.

Apex owner, Paul Smith comments: "When we bought the D1, we immediately sent it out on tour with Kasabian and it's been working ever since. I'm investing in the SD8 for all the same reasons that I invested in the D1."

(Jim Evans)

Sweden - In the wake of the success of Lab.gruppen's PLM 10000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management system with built-in Dolby Lake processing, the company has announced a powerful new addition to the range, the PLM 14000. Built around a two-channel amplifier platform optimised for high-power requirements, the PLM 14000 pumps a massive 7000 W per channel into 2 ohms and 4350 W per channel into 4 ohms, making it suitable for demanding subwoofer and low-end applications.

As with the existing four-channel PLM 10000Q, the PLM 14000 integrates Dante networked audio distribution, Dolby Lake drive processing, and load verification with real-time performance monitoring into a single 2U hardware unit plus unified software controller. The PLM Series is now the exclusive hardware platform for new Dolby Lake processing, and the addition of the PLM 14000 enables even more complete and extensive s

UK - Windshield specialist Rycote has added five further miniature windshields to its range of Mini Windjammers, all designed for different portable stereo digital recorders.

The Mini Windjammer range was first launched in 1985 to provide wind-noise protection for video camcorder and other compact microphones, and was widened at IBC 2008 with the appearance of three all-in-one windshields designed for different handheld digital recorders, of the kind now widely used by journalists, podcasters and broadcasters everywhere.

To the models for the Nagra AresM, Olympus LS10 and Sony PCMD50 launched at IBC, Rycote has now added Mini Windjammers for Edirol's R-09HR, Marantz's PMD620, Tascam's DR-1 and Zoom's H2 and H4.

"No, we're not diversifying into shock wigs," says Rycote's sales & marketing manager Gabby Davies. "Hand-held compact digital recorders are now in suc

USA - Harman Professional has launched HiQnet System Architect Version 1.9, a free download which delivers a host of new features including network troubleshooting tools, file compression and management and advanced control panel customization. According to Rick Kreifeldt, vice president, Harman Professional Systems Development & Integration Group (SDIG), this introduction comes just as the community of registered HiQnet System Architect users exceeds 20,000.

"It's fitting that we pass the threshold of 20,000 registered users as we continue to add new features and improvements to System Architect," Kreifeldt said. "I believe our commitment to systematically evolve and improve System Architect is a key reason that audio professionals continue to deploy HiQnet systems in an expanding array of applications. The improvements do not stop here, however, and we will cont

UK - The cold weather failed to cool the atmosphere at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 3 and 4 December as audio professionals from across the UK gathered to see and hear K-Array products at first hand at Sennheiser UK's official launch event for their new distribution partners.

After a presentation by Sennheiser UK's sales and marketing director Peter May, K-Array product manager Francesco Maffei, export manager Leonardo Dani and CEO Alex Tatini gave detailed explanations of the Kobra Systems including the miniature KT20 2" point source compact speaker, the KV50, an ultra-slim, ultra-flat three-dimensional array loudspeaker with multiple 1" full-range drivers and the KK50, an ultra-slim line array only 50cm long. All Kobra systems were demonstrated with the KKS50, an ultra-slim, 50cm, line array bass speaker.

Visitors had the opportunity to ask questions and hear the

USA - Technomad Associates has announced it has altered its manufacturing process to ensure RoHS compliance for sales into the European Union. The complete Technomad product range is now RoHS-compliant, including Technomad IP56-rated weatherproof loudspeakers, the Schedulon automatic mp3 player and recording system, and the company's PowerChiton series of networkable, weatherproof powered amplifiers.

To comply, Technomad has switched to RoHS-compliant driver and network components for inside its loudspeakers, and eliminated the use of lead within the soldering process. The European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) dictates all electronic components and assemblies sold into Europe must restrict the use of six materials, including lead.

This announcement comes on the heels of Technomad's switch to recycled plastic within its loudspeaker manufacturing process, par

USA - AKG has launched a trade-in programme for customers of any brand of wireless system that operates in the over-698 MHz range on its WMS 450 system. This rebate programme gives customers a $100.00 instant rebate when they trade-in their '700-MHz' wireless system against the purchase of a WMS 450 from a participating contractor or retail dealer. A $100.00 mail-in rebate is available via a downloadable PDF form for new customers when purchasing the system from a participating online or catalogue retailer.

Many wireless users that have systems operating in the 698 - 806 MHz range are worried that their systems will become unreliable or unusable after the transition to DTV broadcasting occurs on 18 February, 2009. That frequency band was auctioned off by the FCC earlier this year and will be implemented by its new owners for public safety, voice and data communications.

The AK

USA - Vortek, a division of Daktronics, showcased two new products at the LDI convention in Las Vegas. The Wired Remote Vortek Automation Center (VAC) and M Series Controller expand the current product offerings for Vortek's theatrical rigging.

The Wired Remote VAC, designed for the Pro Series, allows technicians to move hoists, set or modify cues from a variety of onstage positions. The walk around, full-function work station (along with up to 100ft of cable) gives the technician freedom to see the hoists clearly during movement.

"Theatrical rigging requires precise movements, in close proximity, at very high speeds. You need to be able to see the equipment moving," said Ted Paget, Vortek central region sales manager. "The Wired Remote VAC allows for a clear line of sight between the technician and the equipment when it is moving."

Other features for the

The Netherlands - Visual Productions has released a new USB device: the Duple is a dual DMX Input & Output interface, compatible with both the Canvix matrix control software and VisualDMX software lighting control programmes, available from the company.

The Duple enables both VisualDMX and Canvix to send and receive DMX Signal merging the functions of the Input and Output in order to supply customers with a cost efficient and smart solution - in essence an In and Out for the price of a current Output and still in the handy pocket sized unit, says the company.

The Duple hosts two DMX ports designed in compliance with the new DMX512A specifications; featuring a grounded bi-directional Output with RDM talkback and an optically isolated DMX Input. Multiple Duples can be connected to your computer to create a large multi-universe system.

(Jim Evans)

Sweden - 2008 has been a year of rich pickings for Swedish professional audio equipment manufacturer, Lab.gruppen following the launch of its PLM 10000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management system 12 months ago. Since then, the product has been honoured with three separate technology awards in the US, France and Spain.

The first of those was the WFX New Product Awards, which recognises the newest and most innovative building, management, and technology products, applicable to worship facilities, and launched within the past year. PLM 10000Q emerged as the winner in the Audio Amplification category.

At the recent SIEL-SATIS-RADIO show in Paris, PLM 10000Q was named the winner of the 'Trophée de l'Iinnovation' in the PA/broadcast category. And, most recently in Spain, the PLM 10000Q was voted Best PA Product by the readers of Producción Audio magazine.

Lab.gruppen hea

UK - Kramer Electronics, has introduced its SPK Series speakers comprised of six models for various AV applications. The SPK Series is designed for use in professional AV environments or other multimedia applications. Their addition to Kramer's full line up of professional A/V signal management equipment allows dealers and customers to experience an even more complete one-stop shopping experience for all their projects with Kramer Electronics, says the company.

The SPK Series includes closed-back models with can backs and open-back models with round grilles for ceiling mounting. The line also includes an open-back model with a rectangular grille for wall mounting and an enclosed rectangular model for indoor/outdoor surface mounting.

The SPK-CO608 model speakers are round ceiling mount speakers and the SPK-IO608 are rectangular wall mount speakers. The SPK-IO608 wall-mounted sp

USA - ARRI's latest lighting products, the True Blue line of studio and Tungsten fixtures have won the International Forum (iF) Design Award. Introduced earlier this year, the True Blues offer innovative lampheads with over 30new improvements. The range was recognised by iF, an independent organisation that examines the success of design services in an economic context and promotes public awareness on the importance of design.

Over 1,000 companies from 39 countries applied 2,808 products for an iF design award this year. The competition is open to manufacturers and designers of mass-produced products that have been on the market for three years or less or are scheduled to go into mass production during the year of competition. The iF jury evaluated the many entries for the following: design quality, workmanship, choice of material, innovativeness, environmental compatibility, fu

UK - In April this year changes were made to the Noise at Work Regulations. As a result theatres, performing arts centres, night clubs and other venues are now required, by law, to comply with the new legislation (having previously been exempt).

In line with the changes in law, Stage Electrics has added a new sound monitoring device to its portfolio of products. SPLnet Systems provide a powerful set of tools to measure, display, and respond to sound levels at venues both indoor and out. The platform provides professionals with the data needed to cost effectively and simply monitor and manage sound and noise on a real-time basis.

Stage Electrics recently introduced SPLnet Systems to the market by hosting a 'Pie and a Pint' lunchtime event in the heart of theatre land. The informal event, held at The Theodore Bullfrog Pub in the West End, involved a demonstration of SPLnet Syste

UK - Barco has announced the release of a new High End Systems product for lighting control operation and programming. The Wholehog DMX Processor 8000 is designed to manage up to 16 DMX universes with ease while expanding the power and reliability of the Wholehog control system as a whole. By providing DMX and Art-Net output at a steady rate, the possibilities for lighting design are expanded. DMX Processor 8000 is 50 times more powerful than its predecessor the DP2000, says the company.

In addition, Version 3.0 software for all current lighting console products is now available. Version 3.0.0 represents major improvements to core components of the Wholehog software. Furthermore it adds support for the new DMX Processor 8000 and Art-Net output from the DMX Processor 8000 and Road Hog Full Boar console. Many network configuration windows, patch windows, and other dialogs have cha

USA - Barco has announced the release of a new High End Systems automated luminaire. The Showgun 2.5 automated luminaire begins shipping today. Showgun 2.5 offers 30 percent more photonic output than its predecessor via a new 2500-watt Philips MSR lamp source producing 130,000 lumens of light. High End Systems co-developed the lamp with Philips.

The Showgun 2.5 automated luminaire is a hybrid spot/wash beam combination which provides entertainment lighting design possibilities in three dimensions: first, in the air with hard or soft-edge beams; second, with images projected on the stage surface; and third, at the Showgun fixture itself by using an innovative LED tracking system.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - The CR1 is an ultra-compact three-way sound system, designed to provide medium output, high quality cinema and AV sound reproduction. It is designed for cinema theatres, screening rooms, boardrooms, dubbing stages, as well as surround sound recording and home theatres / residential sound systems.

The shallow MDF enclosure design of only 18cm provides for flexible mounting in even the smallest spaces behind the screen. It can be stacked, wall-mounted, or even flown, with a weight of only 29.8kg.

Featuring a 4" pro-ribbon driver for HF, a Neodymium 6.5" vented mid-range driver and Neodymium 12" side-vented woofer, the system's frequency response is 45Hz - 20.000Hz (-3dB) with a dynamic range of up to 128dB.

Alcons' proprietary and multiple-patented RBN401 pro-ribbon driver offers non-compressed sound reproduction from 1.000Hz. to 20.000Hz; Wit

USA - Aviom has announced the release of a major firmware upgrade for its Pro64 Series of digital snake and audio networking products. The software release, which is available for free download from Aviom's website, www.aviom.com, includes support for m-control for Yamaha digital consoles. With m-control, a user has direct access to the preamp settings on Aviom's 6416m Mic Input Modules from the user interface of most Yamaha digital consoles outfitted with a 6416Y2 A-Net Interface Card.

The m-control feature offers another control path for Aviom's Pro64 Series mic pre. All settings on the 6416m can also be set from the device's front panel, as well as controlled remotely from any point in the network with the MCS handheld controller. A single MCS can be used for up to 64 channels of mic pre control, and multiple control points can be set in a single network. All three control me

USA - Digidesign has announced the immediate availability of Pro Tools 8 software. Available now through authorised Digidesign dealers as well as at www.digidesign.com, Pro Tools 8 is the latest version of the digital audio workstation. An enhanced feature set is highlighted by a completely updated user interface, more than 70 bundled plug-ins and virtual instruments, fully-integrated MIDI and score editors and an expanded array of editing features for both music and post production applications.

"Customer excitement for this release of Pro Tools is at an all-time high," stated Tex Schenkkan, Vice president and general manager, Audio at Avid. "We believe that this is not only in response to the substantial changes and additions we've made to the product, but also because so much of what's new came directly from customer feedback. We are grateful for their contribu

Spain - D.A.S. Audio has launched its new LX-218 bass-reflex subwoofer system. The LX-218 high efficiency system is designed to provide "outstanding performance in terms of output power (142dB peak SPL), bandwidth extension and distortion control" say the company. The new horizontal cabinet configuration incorporates two 18" long excursion speakers in addition to electronic technology, using third generation Class D amplifiers for the powered versions.

The system is designed to provide high-level sub-bass reinforcement for mid-high units such as D.A.S. Aero line array systems. They are suitable for P.A. applications using systems for mid-to-large scale events in arenas, stadiums or theatres, ensuring magnificent levels of bass reinforcement.

The design philosophy behind the LX-218 is an advanced electro-acoustic solution with all of the main components including

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