The Omega Studio recording interface is built around a mixer paradigm. This interface is an 8-input, 4-bus, 2-output, USB I/O mixer with inserts, instrument input, MIDI I/O, and complete metering and monitoring functions with the ability to record up to 4-tracks at once. The Omega I/O mixer makes it easy to r
Now curtain movement can also be taken care of instantly at the light board with the rest of the show. The motor has integrated speed control for variable speeds up to 80 cm/second. Also different is its step-less positioning system. That means endless stop points at your fingertips, says the company.
Curtain or scenery movement or position can be adjusted by the slide of a fader through the DMX signal. The durable track motor control has a rope mount system and integrated head pulley. The motor's toothed belt combined with its pulley creates maximum friction for reliable movement.
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The EuroSys 700 delivers 350W RMS continuous (700W programme) at 4? through a 12" heavy-duty woofer plus EuroSys 175T compression driver. The Eurosys 800 incorporates a 400W RMS continuous (800W programme) 15" woofer again with the Eurosys 175T compression driver.
Subs give a choice of 15" (EuroSys 115) and 18" (EuroSys 118) drivers, each capable of handling 400W RMS (800W programme), and each using specially developed woofers with high power voice coils and dual cooling.
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The Ali Total Barrier was introduced this year and besides such events as the Cambridge Folk Festival, the company has also managed to secure the contract to supply the barrier for Pink's UK and European Funhouse tour.
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The Parrot offers complete configurable control, allowing quick and easy modification of all EDID parameters, greatly simplifying system set-up and trouble-shooting, especially of the large complex video systems that are becoming so popular, says the company.
The Parrot is easily configured via USB on either Windows or Macintosh computers using a programme called the Par
A new compact beam fixture in the MAC family also featured. Additionally on display were a host of lighting and video control solutions, as well as updates in the Jem and Magnum line of fog and haze machines. The new Martin RADAR, an innovative RDM communication protocol and information feedback system also featured.
The MAC 401 Dual is a fresh and versatile LED moving head washlight with an innovative double-sided design that gives it flexible dualfunctionality, for example as a double washlight or beam reflective mirror.
The MAC 301 Wash is an LED moving head washlight that features a powerfully fast zoom with an impressive zoom
With its contemporary design Iberia LED offers improved visual acuity, better vertical luminance, and smoother visual transition which allows for positive enhancement on property visibility and pedestrian awareness, as well as better vertical illumination, says the company.
Considerable energy savings are achieved due to its advanced no-shielding design, which achieves lower light trespass whilst delivering light precisely where it is intended to go. The long life of LED's (50,000 hours i.e. up to 10 years) is particul
Green Hippo ran a competition throughout the show to win a HippoCritter media server. To be in with a chance of winning this valuable prize, attendees simply completed a questionnaire and their details were automatically entered into the prize draw.
A rackmount version of the HippoCritter was on display along with the new version of the HippoPortamus laptop system.
A new component for multi-screen multi-server configurations under the name UberPan took centre stage on the stand. Although still in development, this feature has already run various configurations including a successful summer season in London on the Peter Pan theatre show with design by Bill Dudley. UberPan allows simple configuration and manipulation of complex multi-screen shows from one
The AT4080 features dual ribbon construction for pronounced sensitivity, while the single ribbon AT4081 is of a low-profile stick design to allow for flexible positioning options. A significant degree of hand production, including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly, is involved in the construction of the new mics, the company says.
According to the manufacturer: "While ensuring increased ruggedness, the design of the new microphones also
"As we work together with leading members of the pro-audio industry we become aware of these demands quite early," states Optocore managing director, Marc Brunke. "Optocore is the specialist supplier of optical fibre network solutions and it was self-evident that we needed to find an answer. We are now very happy to present our next innovative solution - this new software opens up lots of new possibilities."
In addition to the expansion of the network size, O
Max for Live is a chance to join a society of makers and share ingenuity, and an essential product for all musicians and producers who want more than the conventional and predictable, says the company.
Max for Live includes a collection of premium instruments and effects, pre-made and ready to use alongside Live's native devices. But more interestingly, once the builders start building, even passive Max for Live users will potentially have access to "countless innovative new tools".
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The new RSS S-0808 Digital Snake and S-4000M REAC Merge Unit were previewed at the InterBEE exhibition in Tokyo, extending the possibilities for digital audio configurations in all kinds of installed applications, and reinforcing RSS's growing reputation as a pro-audio solutions provider.
The S-0808 is an 8in/8out compact, lightweight digital snake that supports multiple power options including battery power, embedded power over REAC and power over Ethernet (PoE). The inputs offer remote controllable pream
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The 85" fits the gap between the 65" and 103" screens, and is designed for events, exhibitions and conferences. Benefiting from Panasonic's plasma technology and coupled with PSCo's range of input boards, the screens can display every type of analogue and digital content.
The screen is available with a range of accessories making it suitable for rental installations. They are all available on PSCo's custom built ScreenLifter, which allows the screen to be moved into position and raised up to 3m in the air at the touch of a button in either landscape or portrait. A floor stand, wall-hanging bracket and ceiling hanging bracket is also available.
Rental director, Mike Nield comments: "I am very excited about the addition of the 85"
The 2009 winners are:
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SRI ProPlus Crossover full body fall arrest harness from Sapsis Rigging, Inc: A full body fall arrest harness that meets the requirements of the ANSI z359.1-2007 st
Kicking off at 2pm in Heerenveen on Monday 14 December, Audient's sales director Luke Baldry will be presenting the newest member of the Audient family to visitors at the Maarten Sound & Vision offices based at Businesspark Friesland West 37. Owner of MSV, Lammert Wiersma says: "We have already had great interest in the Audient Zen over the past few weeks. This demonstration day will give Zen a great boost."
On Tuesday 15 December Zen will be stopping at DADA studios in Brussels. Starting at 3pm, intensive demonstrations will put the Zen through its paces and there will also be ample opportunity for questions during the afternoon. "Seeing the
The most significant update found in this version of software is increased network capacity, which now allows up to 24 devices to be connected to a single Optocore network. This is a move which sees Optocore addressing the increasingly frequent requirement for a larger number of distributed interfaces.
"As we work together with leading members of the pro-audio industry we become aware of these demands quite early," stated Optocore managing director, Marc Brunke. "Optocore is the specialist supplier of optical fibre network solutions and it was self-evident that we needed to find an answer. We are now very happy to present our next innovative solution - this new software opens up lots of new possibilities."
In addition to the expansion of the network size, Optocore has take
"We are very excited that the new PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle is now available to our customers," said Randy Garrett, marketing director for Lexicon. "Ever since the introduction at AES, the response has been outstanding and we know that this product will exceed our customers' expectations once they experience the distinctive smooth, rich reverbs for themselves."
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The Color Wash is the first product released by RevEAL, Revolutionary Entertainment & Architectural Lighting.
After the awards ceremony, Prism Projection's president and founder Garrett Young commented, "The RevEAL CW is our first product for entertainment lighting and this our first time exhibiting at LDI. To have the industry welcome us with this award is truly a great honour. This award really has me energized to get back to the team in the lab and finish up the products we have on our roadmap for the line."O
Armed only with a laptop, an I/O box, MultiRack Native and Waves plug-ins, users now have the power to shape their live sound with unprecedented precision, says the company, and do away with rack after rack of heavy effects units.
WavesLive MultiRack Native features easy setup with advanced preset capabilities and an intuitive workflow which facilitates a smooth transition from traditional hardware-based systems to the live digital realm. There are four basic components in a MultiRack Native setup: Plug-ins
MAXRemote discovers remote lighting devices automatically and allows for manipulation of fixtures, presets, channels and more when users connect to a Maxxyz.
Multi-touch belts in the parameter view allow for manipulation of DMX values with precision. A pan/tilt control even allows for control of a moving light's pan and tilt via the iPhone or iPod touch's built-in accelerometer.
Users can control colour values in both CMY and RGB modes with support for Lee, Rosco and GAM filters. Users can also trigger cuelists with Go, Pause and Release commands. An offline mode allows anyone to experience MAXRemote without the need
Geographical information for Lee dealers across the United States can be accessed from the user's current location or zip code, with users able to call or email those dealers with one touch. Dealers from other parts of the globe, including Canada, will follow.
The updated application is available for download immediately - as of 1 December. Users who have already purchased iSwatch will find that their libraries will update automatically through the Apple App Store.
* The week of 7-11 December kicks off the third leg of the Wybron Mobile Showroom, with stops in the Orlando and Miami areas. "This is a terrific opportunity to get some face ti
The BVRD2M4 four zone voice alarm router is the latest addition to the VIGIL EVAS range of DSP-controlled routers. It is a four zone voice alarm router with dual outputs. Retaining many of the features of the well established EVAS BVRD2M router, the new router is small enough to fit alongside a VIGIL2 amplifier and power supply in one 19" mainframe.
The BVRD microphone controller has been designed spe
The RSC Lightlock now gives designers the ability to dampen the natural tendency for moving lights to twist in reaction to the fixture's pan movement, allowing the light to hit the focus point without swinging back and forth. Live Design awarded the RSC Lightlock the Best Debuting Product Award in the Rigging and Staging category. The award, presented during Saturday evening's festivities on the show floor, recognizes the RSC Lightlock for "increasing the range of uses for moving head lighting fixtures, while reducing the amount of rigging equipment needed to place fixtures within facilities and productions".
For the team at Total Structures, the response from attendees reinforced what they already believed. "When people come back three or f
The demo took place on 20 November 2009, in two parts: the first entailed a "live" show, presented by Durham Marenghi using the rig put together for the Classical Spectacular, which took place the same week at the Royal Albert Hall. The Classical Spectacular is produced by Raymond Gubbay and has now nearly reached its twentieth year (the anniversary will be celebrated in 2010). It is a blend of classical music with a light show.
LD Durham Marenghi, has always been very attentive to technological progress, and often uses innovative technology for his own work with big names in the music business
