USA - Community Professional has introduced S4 (Subwoofer Steering Simulation Software), an application that allows the user to input basic information on the system specifications (number and spacing of subwoofers, desired cut-off frequency) and quickly configure the optimal arrangement for any situation.

Community's S4 calculator's graphical interface provides a two-dimensional polar prediction for an array of LF point sources at any given frequency, and predicts the frequency and phase response in front and behind the array, delivering an accurate prediction of the system performance both onstage and in the audience area. S4 also provides box spacing and DSP settings for bass arrays of Community VLF208 or VLF212 woofers, and advanced settings provide the ability to calculate average bandwidth, polar degree and amplitude resolutions, listener position and several other paramet

Norway - projectiondesign is now shipping its new F22 projector in both WUXGA and 1080p resolution versions. The new projectors benefit from using Philips' new VIDI technology for improved colour reproduction and management, along with enhanced image quality and performance predictability.

"At projectiondesign, our goal is to have a projector for the most demanding applications - as well as catering for some more common ones," comments Anders L°kke, international marketing and communications manager, projectiondesign. "The new F22 projectors fill a gap in the range of new-platform DLP projectors that we unveiled at the start of this year as well as presenting at the recent InfoComm 09.

"The F22 is our entry level professional projector series, sitting below, and being more affordable than our F12 and F32 series, whilst still offering a whole range of pr

UK - DMi D&M Europe has announced the launch of Escient Zone, its integrated CI home control system. The launch of is accompanied by an extensive programme of product support and training for DMi appointed installers.

Zone complements the latest Ethernet and WIFI network enabled AV source and control components from D&M's Denon, Marantz and Escient brands. Its introduction enables DMi appointed CI professionals to offer in-home automation systems, seamlessly incorporating components from these brands.

Zone is positioned to provide fully featured, high performance home automation and control, at a lower price point than current market leading systems; enabling CI dealers and custom installers to extend their target market for integrated home automation, says the company. Likewise, it enables a greater number of dealers to gain full access to a single integrated home control sys

Denmark - With the P3-100 System Controller for LED screens, Martin Professional enables video to finally join with lighting and motion control technologies for true visual integration.

The P3-100 lets you treat LED screens like lighting instruments - brightness, image position, image rotation can be adjusted and changed instantly, says the company. And this happens independent from the source of the video. The P3-100 is not a media server but an intelligent interface between the source and the screen.

The P3-100 makes setting up an LED screen very straightforward and intuitive. It also contains a built-in graphical user interface with real time visualisation of the video mapping - true 'what you see is what you get' emulation of what the screen is showing. The P3-100 also includes a number of other advanced features including built-in scaling and de-interlacing. The integrate

UK - Software providers Stardraw.com have announced their support of the Mirage Media Control System 2.0 from Autonomic Controls. The Stardraw Control software allows creation of customised graphical user interfaces to control any hardware device over any protocol, while Mirage MCS software allows two-way control, over a TCP/IP or serial connection, of music and video content hosted in a Windows environment. Together, the companies' respective applications deliver comprehensive, integrated control of any system, the hardware it comprises and its media content. This is all achieved without having to write a single line of code.

The Mirage MCS service hooks into media content stored on a PC and interfaces with Windows Media Centre, Windows Media Player, iTunes, Pandora Internet Radio and XM Radio. Its client UI can be accessed from any browser that supports Flash and there is also

China - PR Lighting has launched the XL BEAM 300 automated lighting fixture, aimed at the live professional market. The latest in the Chinese company's family of moving heads, the XL BEAM 300 is based around the 300W Philips MSR Gold 300/2 Fast Fit lamp, with 22,000 lumens output and 750 hours lamp life.

Colours are composed from a linear CYM colour mixing system (8- or 16-bit) with macro function, and a wheel with seven dichroic colours (plus white), offering a variable speed bi-directional rainbow effect.

The XL BEAM 300 also contains a rotating gobo wheel with seven interchangeable gobos (plus white) - indexable and rotatable bi-directionally at variable speeds. There is also a gobo shake function.

The Iris and Dimmer are 0-100% linearly adjustable (8- or 16-bit), and offer beam angles of 7° (Standard), 10° (With Light Frost) and 19° (With Heavy Frost). Contro

UK - iLight control products by Cooper Controls, has announced the expansion of its line of RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent Protection) source controllers with the release of new versions of its 12-channel lighting controllers. These new versions utilise more economical and compact versions of RCBO's that are currently being adopted in the general electrical contracting market, and for use in meeting the 17th Edition BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) for protecting lighting circuits running in walls, says the company.

The new enclosures are designed to accommodate the compact RCBO devices, which are just slightly wider than standard MCB's, whilst taking up as little space as possible. RCBO source controllers provide residual current protection of lighting circuits channel by channel, and are suitable for protection of wet location circuits such as bathrooms and ex

Australia - Amber Technology, Australian and New Zealand distributor for Norway's projectiondesign, will showcase the company's 3-chip DLP projectors at two regional trade shows during July, 2009.

First, the F80 1080 projector will feature at Integrate 09 and CEDIA 09 will see the avielo helios presented to the local custom, design and home installation industry.

Rod Sommerich, national product manager, display products at Amber Technology says, "We've maintained a strong and growing position with projectiondesign within the professional and custom installation markets over the years. We're very pleased to demonstrate these tried and tested projectors that are made specifically for the very best in high-resolution video reproduction with the help, support and representation from Ingar Sundholm, sales manager, Africa, Middle East and Oceania at projectiondesign."

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UK - British microphone manufacturer Clockaudio is launching two audio products for the boardroom and conference environment: the touch-sensitive Litetouch device, which enables users to see the status of on-table microphones at a glance, and the Retracta Series of retractable microphones for the boardroom table.

Comprising a dual-colour Halo ring and switch combination that can be used with all Clockaudio through-table products, the Litetouch allows users to identify easily the status of microphones, as well as mute the units for privacy. With no moving parts, the switch is touch-sensitive, so there are no clicking noises when switching from one status to another. Both the switch and the Halo have been designed to operate remotely with all popular brands of electronic system control, so an integrator has complete freedom to assign function and LED colour. The Litetouch can be e

UK - July 2009 sees the release of Hippotizer software version 3.0.13 for public use. The release heralds several new features including new HD-SDI and DVI options, colour correction and support for Matrox's Dual and Triple Head To Go output extenders. Other new components include a Cue Controller and the ability to flag media.

"This release is a milestone for us because the features within provide solutions to issues we see time and time again in current media server applications," says Nigel Sadler, head of Green Hippo's special projects division.

The new HD-SDI card option bypasses the traditional drivers, allowing Hippotizer software access to the card functionality directly. "We sent one of our key developers into the manufacturer resulting in a relationship which we feel is unique in the media server field," says Sadler. "We believe our research

USA - Elation Professional has introduced a new line of energy-efficient, long-lasting, standard-size MR16 replacement white LED lamps - the ELED MR16 5W Series.

Available in both dimmable 12V bi-pin and E27 medium screw base versions, the ELED MR16 5W lamps are powered by 5 watts of high-output Nichia LEDs - the equivalent of a 50W halogen bulb. Yet they consume a maximum of 5 watts of power, so they will significantly reduce users' electric bills, providing a return on investment in a very short time, says the company.

Another bright spot for lighting users -- and the environment - is the LEDs' long life, rated at 40,000 hours, which will drastically cut lamp replacement costs and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.

Both lamp-base versions are offered in Warm White (2,700K) and Neutral White (3,500K), and in choice of either 30° or 60° beam angle. Thi

Australia - Following the release of the MDR Splitters some months ago, Australian designer and manufacturer LSC Lighting Systems, has released a new version of its MDR DMX512 splitter family to cater for RJ45 connectors.

LSC's CEO Gary Pritchard comments: "After we release a product, we often get requests for variants to suit other markets. After the release of the MDR, the biggest request we received came from installers and specifiers of permanent installations where they were looking for a unit that will match the Cat5 cabling most often used in buildings these days. We had so many requests so quickly that we likewise have responded quickly. The result is the MDRJ DMX/RDM splitter."

Available in a 10-way 19" rack-mount 1RU high chassis, the MDRJ utilises the etherCon connector from Neutrik allowing all input and output connectors to terminate at the unit by

USA - LEDtronics has introduced the EXL-TPW Series Pure White LED Exit Light Bulbs. The flame-retardant and impact-resistant polycarbonate resin construction of the LEDtronics EXL-TPW Series LED bulbs allows for greater durability as well as visibility in bright light when it may be too light to see your typical incandescent bulb light up, says the company.

Complying with UL924 light output requirements, the EXL-TPW series exit LED bulbs provide the assurance of reliability when it comes to brightly guiding the way out of emergency situations such as heavy smoke. They are suitable for a wide variety of applications ranging from above doorways in offices, emergency exits in hospitals, stairways in parking structures to theatre fire exits, in addition to architectural décor.

Designed on standard bases, the LEDtronics replacements can be directly installed, requiring no mo

USA - QSC has launched 24/7 technical support to stand behind its new Q-Sys networked audio system. Spanning the globe in its scope, the service can be accessed online (www.qscaudio.com) or by phoning dedicated numbers for markets including the USA and Americas, Asia and India, and Europe and the Middle East.

With online service offered via email and through forums providing both peer-to-peer assistance as well as the collective wisdom of QSC's own knowledgeable staff, queries can additionally be sent using Skype. As further complement to the comprehensive nature of the programme, calls received after hours are guaranteed a 30-minute response time when not directly answered by a QSC support engineer, says the company.

"Q-Sys is indeed an exciting new technology we're all very proud of," says Q-Sys product manager Dale Sandberg. "But more importantly, the product

USA - Shure Incorporated has introduced three new professional headphone models, the company's first over-the-ear headphones designed specifically for studio applications. The SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 join Shure's lineup of professional and home recording equipment, including the recently introduced X2u, XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter and PG27USB and PG42USB Side Address Condenser Microphones to offer a complete recording package for studio engineers, musicians, and home recordists.

"Recording engineers need three critical things: flat, natural audio reproduction, comfort during extended wear, and gear that can stand up to the rigors of everyday use. To perfect those attributes, we combined Shure's legacy of working with sound engineers and recording artists with the depth of experience we gained with our consumer line of Sound Isolating Earphones," said Scott Sullivan, S

Germany - e:cue lighting control - An Osram company, has introduced light-drive elite, its first standalone DMX controller and user interface for dynamic RGB LED lighting that does not require software programming. Users can easily control intensity, colour, and speed as well as setup their favourite colour-changing effects through light-drive elite's glass interface with touch-sensitive keys and touch wheel, says the company.

Jan Julius Miebach, e:cue's managing director for product strategy, said, "We designed this product to allow end-users to experience dynamic lighting as well create dynamic lighting scenes themselves. We specifically paid great attention to the user interaction with the device as well its aesthetic design."

The glassy interface features an LED ring around the touch wheel to guide users in selecting and adjusting colours, intensity, and speed as

UK - OPTI, the UK manufacturer of Trilite structural systems and gobo + effects projection equipment has launched an adjustable height lectern - the OPTI HiLo.

For standing or seated speakers and presenters, the electrically operated height adjustment enables conference venues, lecture theatres, educational establishments and places of worship to comply with current European Union DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) regulations on access to, and facilities within buildings for the disabled.

Features include a gooseneck light and two 3-pin XLR shock-mounted microphone sockets, wired through to corresponding sockets in the base. The OPTI HiLo is supplied as standard in silver with other colour paint finishes to special order.

The HiLo is suitable for any application or event in which a lectern would be used, including boardrooms, houses of worship, education, hotel conference

UK - Hawthorn has recently increased its stock of the i-pix BB range to meet customer demand. Hawthorn has bought over 40 i-pix BB-4s, a powerful fixture featuring the new generation of combined RGB high power LEDs with blended output.

Hawthorns MD Martin Hawthorn commented, "We bought the larger BB16s a while ago and have been very impressed with the units. Therefore it was a natural progression to increase our i-pix stock and the BB4s have been a popular choice, both with our own in-house technicians and also our dry hire customers."

(Jim Evans)

Germany - Opus 600 is the latest in a long line of wireless microphone systems from beyerdynamic which began with the invention of the very first wireless system, Transistophone, in 1962.

The Opus 600's key features include interchangeable capsules, more than 20 hours battery life, "true diversity" reception, up to 16 compatible channels and switching power-supply. This system is available in five pre-configured sets, Lavaliere, Neckworn, Dynamic vocal, Dynamic vocal & speech and condenser vocal & speech versions. beyerdynamic is distributed in the UK by Polar Audio.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Entertainment lighting supplier White Light has announced the latest addition to its diverse rental stock - Martin's new Mac III Profile moving spotlight.

Designed to offer a high output from a 1500W lamp, and a very 'fat' beam from its large front lens, the Martin Mac III builds on the feature set and reliability of the long-established Mac 2000 range. The fixture offers CMY plus CTO colour mixing, a seven position colour wheel, twin five-position rotating gobo wheels, Martin's gobo animation wheel, a four-facet rotating/indexing prism, and an iris together with a wide-range zoom that can take the beam from 11.5degrees up to 55degrees; zoom and focus are also linked for the first time in a Martin fixture.

For set-up convenience, the Martin Mac III has a battery-powered setup display/keyboard, allowing units to be addressed and configured on the ground without needing to

UK - Following the success of its new sales brochure at Showlight in May, French lighting manufacturer, Robert Juliat, will be distributing it more widely at PLASA 09 in London. With 70 pages of information, illustrations and technical specifications it "give you everything you need to know" about the full range of Robert Juliat products.

Celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year, Robert Juliat is a three-generation family business which has specialised in the manufacture of lighting equipment since 1919.

With sections on profile lanterns, single lens luminaires, dimmers and a range of specialist products - in addition to its followspots - the new brochure gives insights into why Robert Juliat products are so popular and is the most comprehensive brochure to date.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands/UK - ASL, a supplier of advanced digital and analogue intercom systems, has announced the addition of four new tabletop-format speaker stations to its expanding Digital Intercom line.

The DS 830 Speaker Station, an eight-channel unit mounted in a smartly styled 3U cabinet, will debut at ASL Digital's stand at IBC and at ASL's UK distributor Polar Audio's stand F4 at PLASA09. Three more companion tabletop units - offering 16, 24 and 32 channel capacities - will also be available in the near future/in early 2010.

"Many theatres and concert halls have expressed a strong preference for the groundbreaking technologies in our new digital system," notes Susan McLohon, ASL Intercom's director of sales and marketing. "They are pleased that they can specify either tabletop enclosures or 1U rackmount units, or even select optional 19" rack mounting of

UK - Maltbury's new Backdrape is a versatile curtain and support system that features adjustable height aluminium uprights on steel baseplates, extendable aluminium cross-bars which simply hook onto the uprights, and black serge drapes which thread smoothly onto the cross-bars and join together with Velcro.

Packages are all tailored to precise customer requirements. The result is a kit that is as flexible as Maltbury's staging systems. With backdrape you can construct a line of curtains to the height of your choosing which will follow the rear of your Maltbury stage - or do something quite different. As always, those decisions are left up to you, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

UK - PLASA 2009 marks Allen & Heath's 40th year designing and manufacturing innovative pro audio products for the live, recording and DJ spheres. The British mixer manufacturer will commemorate the milestone with an exclusive party in a top London landmark, and display a cross section of its current digital, analogue and DJ mixers on the stand. These include the flagship iLive digital systems ZED analogue range, and Xone DJ series.

The iLive digital family will be central to the display. Following the recent launch of RAB2, iLive's latest remote audio card, it is now possible to 'mix 'n match' the flagship modular iLive hardware with the iLive-T fixed I/O MixRacks and Control Surfaces, increasing hire inventory flexibility and system integration.

RAB2 enables iLive digital mixing systems to work with a variety of common audio interface and networking standards. The new module

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