Finland - FogScreen Inc. has introduced its "most affordable, simple and versatile model yet", the FogScreen eZ projection screen.

This new product has been designed with a compact body structure incorporating all the elements into the main screen housing. One power plug and one water line is all that's needed to connect the screen and start operation.

"FogScreen eZ is our new product for the price driven market in a heavy recession. For under 20k EUR you can buy an easy to set up, very affordable, high quality, original and patented FogScreen projection screen," says CEO Mika Koivula. "After the successful launch of the retail sector we are now looking to attract other outlets like visitor attractions in general, aquariums, corporate offices and night clubs. FogScreen eZ serves exactly the same purpose as the bigger FogScreen product family members:

UK - Truss manufacturer Milos will have an eye-catching feature on their stand at PLASA09, which will be constructed from their MT2 Towers and QuickTruss products. The stand will feature a whole range of Milos trussing, roofing and staging ranges.

New products include Milos' C3 crowd barrier system, a lightweight, modular crowd control system available in a wide range of sizes and angles. The robust construction has a completely foldable design for rapid and easy set-up and breakdown, and can be built into numerous configurations using a selection of the standard module sections.

Also new is the latest S8 Xstage modular staging system, which builds on Milos' existing products in the range. S8 features a new profile available for compatibility with plug-in legs and scaffolding.

Milos S4 Xstage will also be prominent, and has proved an ideal option for all types of events - la

USA - Mackie has launched the TH-15A two-way powered loudspeaker, which delivers 400 Watts of system power in a rugged design weighing in at just 36lbs. Designed by the same team that created the Mackie SRMv2 Series, the TH-15A offers the power, portability and performance required of a compact PA solution, says the company.

"We are very excited to deliver proven Mackie Active technology derived from our popular SRM Series at the most accessible price point in Mackie's history," said Greg Young, Mackie brand product manager. "The TH-15A is a perfect compact PA solution for a tremendous variety of portable applications."

The TH-15A features Mackie Active technology, which incorporates an active crossover and driver time and phase alignment for optimised system performance. The 15" high-precision woofer and 1" compression driver produce "great

USA - LEDtronics has announced the latest additions to its series of energy-efficient replacements for PAR38 light bulbs. The high-power PAR38-12X2WF series of warm-white and pure-white frosted soft-flood bulbs offer "long-lasting durability, low power consumption and money savings". They run a wide range of voltages from 85 to 265VAC requiring no special adapters, while consuming less than 18 watts. The bulbs directly replace halogens and metal halides up to 90 watts, providing 77%-85% energy savings, says the company.

In addition, the series PAR38-12X2WF boasts a wide-focused beam of around 90 degrees, powerful 661 (XIW) and 808 (XPW) lumens of brightness, easy drop-in installation in existing 26mm Edison/E27 European base sockets, and sturdy construction with UV-stabilized plastic lens and magnesium alloy housing.

The maintenance-free LEDtronics PAR38 series comes

UK - Lightfactor Sales will major on showing the core architectural, theatre and live performance orientated products from high profile manufacturers including Novalight from Italy, VXCO from Switzerland, SFAT from France and Cogent and LightProcessor from the Cooper Controls team in the UK. Lightfactor is the exclusive UK distributor for all these products.

As Novalight's UK distributor, Lightfactor has enjoyed considerable success with its high powered High-Ground and Nova-Flower range of moving lights, which will feature on the stand along with the new Nova-Beam and 2K Nova-Flower - which was developed specially for show designer and LD Willie Williams for the current U2 tour, and is now available as a production model. Nova-Flowers are also featured on the current Coldplay world tour (LD Paul Normandale).

The DMX-controlled Novalight High-Ground uses a 2000W MSR light sour

UK - Making a welcome return to the PLASA show, track and acoustic solutions manufacturer Triple E is using the occasion to officially launch its revolutionary Chainbeam track. Already in use in London's National Gallery and LA's Universal Studios, as well as on Carnival Cruise ships, Chainbeam combines the solid construction of Unibeam with the amazing flexibility of Triple E's Chaintrack system. Chainbeam's solid, extruded aluminium construction gives it great strength and rigidity, enabling large spans between two suspension points. With a minimum radius of two metres, it is also well suited to large curved systems. But it is the insertion of a dual run of 3/8" duplex chain which gives the track its unique flexibility. As the driving force and suspension for curtains and scenery, the chain is used with absolute encoders to provide extremely accurate positioning for any loa

UK - The Panaray MA12EX modular line array loudspeaker from Bose is an addition to the Panaray MA12 loudspeaker family, offering sound system designers and contractors "a more versatile loudspeaker option for acoustically demanding environments, indoors and outdoors". It is designed to deliver high speech intelligibility and full-range music reproduction, without the need for additional bass augmentation.

The MA12EX loudspeaker includes 12 2.25" high excursion, weather-resistant drivers that deliver extended low-frequency response for accurate music reproduction. Incorporated for the first time in an MA12 loudspeaker, Bose Articulated Array loudspeaker technology precisely angles each driver to provide wide, even sound coverage at higher frequencies throughout the listening area - from front to back and even off to the extreme sides.

The loudspeaker's ultra-thin

USA - Renkus-Heinz, worldwide distributor for Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG), has announced a major upgrade to the EASE (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers) software suite.

EASE 4.3, which was released on 4 August 4t, is available as a free upgrade for all users of EASE 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2, and includes a set of major additions to expand the software's functionality.

New features include A-weighted mappings according to standard IEC 61672; STI according to IEC 60268-16 including signal and noise masking effects (also available for EASE Jr users); and import and export of Google Sketchup and DXF 2000 data formats.

Multi-threading support for the room-acoustic module AURA makes it up to 10 times faster on a quad-core PC, while the EASE SpeakerLab v1.1 module adds numerous new features and analysis options.

Broadband mappings based on pink noise input signal and new pr

UK - At PLASA09, LTM will be highlighting the full range of the new LoadGuard Electric Chain Hoists, which are available in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes, including a 2.5t hoist on one chain fall - ideal for large ground support systems.

These hoists are available to higher safety standards- all of these standards allow some form of load positioning and holding without secondary suspension to support the load.

The quietness and low visibility (including black chain) make these hoists ideal for venue use, and the ruggedness make them ideal for production applications, says the company.

LTM will also be showing the range of Guardian Controllers and a wide range of its other lifting products including a new load sensing system for entertainment applications.

LTM will be in its usual spot in Hall 1 Stand C36. They will have the usual LTM hospitality including 3 new beers a

Australia - ARX has announced the addition of the USB I/O Universal Transformer Isolated USB Interface to its AudiBox range of precision audio tools.

ARX's managing director Colin Park comments, "ARX's USB DI products have been extraordinarily popular since their release and have been adopted by the pro audio industry worldwide as industry standard USB to Analogue audio interfaces. The USB DIs feature the Transformer isolation and heavy duty steel construction that audio professionals require in demanding applications out in the field where "little plastic boxes" with unbalanced in's & out's just don't cut it.

"Our new "USB I/O" expands our USB interface product range further, featuring transformer Isolated audio inputs and outputs. The new USB analogue to digital and digital to analogue converter chipsets that we've incorporated into the USB I/O

Germany The Berlin microphone manufacturer Neumann is expanding its digital line-up specifically for applications in the electronic news gathering (ENG)/broadcasting area. New developments to be exhibited at IBC next month include the digital shotgun microphone KMR 81 D and a capsule head with a figure-eight directional characteristic (KK 120) in the Neumann digital miniature microphone series.

Wolfgang Fraissinet, president of marketing/sales at Neumann Berlin explains, "The now rapidly advancing introduction of high-definition television (HDTV) is associated with increasing requirements in terms of audio technology, which can be met in an optimal manner with the aid of digital microphones. As a result, we are also working on a portable version of the digital microphone interface DMI-2, which is expected next year."

(Jim Evans)

UK - Void Acoustics will be announcing several new products at PLASA09 . These include include the Stasys Prime wide-band arrayable point-source system, the Stasys 5 Mk2 low-frequency system with pressure plate to enhance transient response, plus the Arcline 12 medium-format line-array enclosure.

On the stand will be two new models in Void's UK-built Infinite X amplifier range - the Infinite X7 and Infinite X8 power amplifiers. Completing the company's line up at PLASA09 will be industry veteran Ken DeLoria, who recently joined Void as head of its US division.

Stasys Prime is a wide-band loudspeaker design for large-scale touring, arena and stadium sound, that uses two 15 LF drivers and a one 1.5 neodymium HF driver to deliver a continuous output of up to 142dB.

The Stasys 5 Mk2 low-frequency 1 x 18 enclosure is designed for "demanding live performance applications - on

Germany - MA Lighting's new MA Video Processing Unit (VPU) has been developed to further extend the MA system by integrating innovative video control.

This plug and play solution allows for instant show start. After connecting the MA VPU to a grandMA/grandMA2 console everything is ready to go. With the MA VPU video will be controlled just like another lighting fixture.

Based on MA Lighting's technology, the MA VPU offers "extreme reliability and powerful performance" - optimised for transport, longevity and use on-the-road as well as for fixed installations like theatres and TV studios.

Three different versions of the MA VPU are available: MA VPU pro, MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic. It is possible to select, control, live-access and to alter all the MA VPU's videos, still images and 3D objects from the grandMA. As all MA VPUs and grandMA consoles share the same showf

Germany / UK - In response to the increasing demand for a touring hazer that can be flown in a theatre environment, hazebase has worked in conjunction with Lighting Partners to find a means of hanging the base°hazer. Andy Parkes from Touring Custom Products was called in to find the means of simply and effectively flying the unit, the result is the new base°flyer.

Made from durable metalwork the base°flyer simply slides on the base°hazer and locks into place, with no modification to the basic unit. This allows the bracket to be left on the unit when moving venues or being stored, saving time and space. Flightcase lids still fit even with the bracket attached while only having a marginal effect on overall dimensions.

Uta Raabe from hazebase comments: "The base°flyer really was a response to customer demand and something that really enhances the range. T

UK - Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion One has announced that it will introduce three new products at this year's PLASA Show (13-16 September, Earls Court, London).

The F101 loudspeaker enclosure comprising 1 x 10" bass/mid driver and 1" high frequency device is a larger version of the successful F81. It offers exceptional clarity and imaging with a sensitivity of101dB for 1 watt at 1 metre which is unprecedented for this class of loudspeaker. The F101 neatly fills a niche between the F81 and the Resolution 1 being ideal for anything from a Studio reference monitor to AV presentations and theatre.

The Resolution 3 is an all in one 3-way enclosure comprising a special horn loaded 18" bass loudspeaker with 5" voice coil, a new Axhead loaded 10" loudspeaker for midrange and a 1" compression driver for high frequencies. The mid/high section can be rot

USA - John McKernon and City Theatrical have announced that Lightwright 5, the newest version of the software for managing entertainment lighting paperwork, begins shipping 1 September 2009.

New in Lightwright 5 is Lightwright/Vectorworks Data Exchange, a "new and easy way" to share data with Vectorworks Spotlight 2009. This allows lighting designers, for the first time, to make changes in either programme and to have those changes be automatically updated in the other programme, eliminating importing, exporting, and merging, and saving designers time and trouble.

Some of Lightwright 5's new features include: any number of show files can be open at the same time; worksheet reconciliation compares and synchronizes show files; share files and new fast and flexible work notes via built-in email; a drag and drop color scroll design window, and automatic dimmer load balan

UK - Products from the AXYS Scope and Source ranges will not only be on display at PLASA09, but Duran Audio will also have a demo room available for potential clients to listen to the products. Demonstrations will take place twice daily in the Westminster Room at 12 noon and 4pm.

AXYS G2 Loudspeakers have been designed with the theatre, places of worship, corporate and live music industries in mind. The full range models have active three-way designs which offer a smooth extended high frequency response. The result is a big 'hi-fi' sound which is achieved without compromising the power or dispersion characteristics required of a product in this class, says the company.

All AXYS G2 Series loudspeakers are self powered with built-in DSP and include eight presets, switchable under software control, over an RS485 network or directly from the rear panel of the loudspeaker.

(Jim E

UK/Australia - In a prelude to the release of its new lighting and media control software, LSC has been revealing some of the power of its new product LSC Clarity via short videos on the company's website.

The first four videos released over the last few weeks cover Copy and Pasting, LED matrix control, media server integration and also Freesets - a new powerful innovative extension to the humble Preset.

The fifth video in the series released this week shows the power of Fixture Substitution built into LSC Clarity and further video releases are planned prior to the product's formal release.

LSC Clarity will be officially released at PLASA09. The videos can be seen by visiting the company's website at www.lsclighting.com

(Jim Evans)

UK/The Netherlands - A new and advanced hoist motor control system will be unveiled at PLASA09, where XLNT Advanced Technologies launches its PowerMotion DS8 Pro and Pro Plus Series Solid State Motor Controllers.

The DS8 Pro Series "provides every essential option for controlling standard electrical entertainment chain hoists", with more advanced options and total multi-unit flexibility available in the Pro Plus version, including the separate DSR 8x8 64-motor hand remote. Both types offer a major benefit to professional riggers - maintenance-free reliability thanks to the solid state design, says the company.

Designed primarily for top-flight rental applications but equally suited to fixed installations, the DS8 Series is designed around the practical experience and requirements of leading riggers, to the rigging industry's highest standards of safety, protection an

Benelux - ADB Lighting has unveiled full details of the new products that will add up to a high profile appearance at IBC 2009 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam this month.

The company will launch six new products for the television studio market. Heading the list is the ALC4 LED Cyclorama fixture, billed as "the first of its kind in the world". With four advanced 40W Philips Lexel RGB+White LED light sources, one ALC4 can deliver the equivalent of 1250W of halogen power for an actual power consumption of just 160W, says the company.

The cool-running DMX-controlled ALC4 - which can be floor mounted or hung - provides over 1m shades of colour, including pure yellow and soft ambers, and for extra ease of use provides seven pre-set white light options from 2,700°K to 6,700°K. A precision optical design ensures smooth, homogenous, even light output with no coloured

Czech republic / UK - Robe will launch several exciting new products at PLASA 2009, in anticipation of a busy year ahead. The company's R&D department has been focused on developing the new generation of ROBIN (Robe Innovative Technology) products - the first in the world to utilise the new plasma lamp technology. The Robin range consists of the ROBIN 300 Plasma Spot and Plasma Wash, the ROBIN 300E Spot, ROBIN 300E Wash and the ROBIN 300E Beam.

The ROBIN 300 Plasma Spot - the first of the plasma lamp based fixtures from Robe - offers a colour rendering index (CRI) of 94, an extremely flat and even light beam (1.3 : 1) and a lifespan of 10,000 hours, say Robe. The new plasma lamp source offers an electronic dimming capacity from 100 - 20% and a semi-hot restrike function (of less than 120th of a second for full lamp brightness to return after shutting off). Other features include

UK - Allen & Heath is now shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T series digital consoles including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath's proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64-channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card.

RAB2 is a remote audio card enabling iLive digital mixing systems to work with a variety of common audio interface and networking standards. The new module has two front-loading, easy fit slots for plug-in options, which are auto-detected by the system firmware. The first port allows alternative standards to connect the iLive MixRacks and Control Surfaces, while the second port is used for system expansion, such as linking to secondary FOH/monitors consoles, feeding broadca

UK - Working at height on trussing grids has always been a slow and potentially risky business - and show technicians are often impeded by the use of harnesses and dual lanyards.

Hall Stage is pleased to announce the arrival of IAStage's new product line -Truss-Mounted Wire Tension Grid systems.

This innovative system is a modified, near standard lighting grid consisting of truss and SkyDeck TWG panels. The standard grid is actually transformed into a flexible working platform that provides access to lighting and sound equipment as well as a perfect floor for riggers to work from, complete with handrails and safety gates.

SkyDeck panels are modular which makes them ideal for touring shows, as the panels are easily adaptable to fit any type of truss system. Focusing a show will be more efficient and trouble free since the electrician can simply walk across the whole rig, says

UK - Following its initial preview at InfoComm 2009, Stardraw.com has announced the official release on 1 September of its latest system control application, Stardraw Control 2010. Control 2010 is a significant step up from the previous 2007 version, the company says, offering users greater flexibility, improved User Interfaces (UIs) and the ability to exploit the ever-increasing processing power of modern hardware.

Control 2010 is also fully compatible with 2007, so all current projects can easily be transferred to the new platform and benefit from its improved features and capabilities.

The Control 2010 platform includes a generic HTTP, or WebServices driver. This means that anything that talks HTTP can talk to any system controlled by Stardraw Control, anywhere. For example, you can use any browser on any device anywhere on the planet as a UI - that includes Smartphones of

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