UK - Christie has announced that its Mirage Series 3D DLP projector line has expanded with the addition of six models to bring high performance 3D solutions to new markets. The new Christie Mirage M Series 3-chip DLP projectors offer complete compatibility with today's 3D standards to support growing demands for 3D displays - from home entertainment and video gaming, to museums, education and rental/staging, says the company.

The six models feature a new dual-input image processor and a wide range of input options to integrate with any 3D signal and format. For 3D entertainment requirements, the Christie Mirage M Series is ready for Blu-ray 3D video, PS3 and other gaming consoles and meets the mandatory 3D spec for HDMI v1.4a. Combined with embedded Christie TwistT for advanced image warping and edge-blending, and a full suite of specifically designed lenses, the projectors are

USA - Audio-Technica has unveiled its SpectraPulse mtu301 Body-Pack Transmitter. The mtu301 allows presenters the flexibility to clearly transmit audio as they move throughout the entire SpectraPulse coverage area. By simply plugging in a lavalier or headworn microphone to the mtu301, users can now be free to untether an onstage performance, leave a podium or walk away from a conference table., says the company. A completely new application of UWB technology, SpectraPulse offers secure wireless operation for the installed sound market, free from RF competition, frequency coordination and 'white space' issues.

The mtu301 joins the SpectraPulse mtu101 Microphone Transmitter Unit (in a boundary mic design) and mtu201 XLR Desk Stand Transmitter (paired with gooseneck mics) to offer more flexible options for presenters and performers. Like the other SpectraPulse components, the mtu30

Denmark - By adding a host of new features, including full RDM support and introducing a new DMX licensing system, version 2.8 software for Martin's M1, M-PC and Maxxyz lighting consoles is a milestone release that further enhances the value of Martin's professional controller line for its rapidly growing user base, says the company.

Martin continues its company-wide support of the RDM standard by adding a comprehensive RDM control system to its controllers. Users can now monitor RDM-enabled fixtures connected to a Martin console either directly inside the software or remotely from a website hosted inside the console. This features the ability to download status reports across the Internet, showing real world usability of RDM and adding real value for the customer. RDM is supported over the integrated DMX ports and over Artnet.

It is now possible to receive up to 16 Universes

USA - TC-Helicon has released "the ultimate end-to-end solution for vocalists" with the addition of two high performance dynamic microphones.

The MP-70 and MP-75 microphones are handheld dynamics and the MP-75 comes with one added feature that puts vocalists in control of their performance - Mic Control.

The MP-75 dynamic handheld mic has a single button on the barrel that can be used to switch effects from a range of TC-Helicon effects processors in and out. In this way any vocalist can switch effects and signal processing in or out of the signal path as they see fit. Simply hit the button that's right there on the barrel and change your performance in an instant, says the company.

The proprietary Lismer capsule design uses a patented neodymium magnet structure for high output and uniform performance. The placement of the super-cardioid capsule provides a high deg

USA - City Theatrical reports that it is now shipping its PDS-750 TRX power/data supply for Philips Color Kinetics CKDMX LED lighting fixtures.

The PDS-750 TRX combines advanced new LED fixture control and configuration features with multi-control protocol interoperability and powerful new data management resources in a single lighting control unit, and represents the first practical implementation of all of these features in a single unit. The unit can be controlled with all popular Ethernet protocols including Streaming ACN, Art-Net, or KI-Net, as well as wired and wireless DMX512, and is fully RDM enabled. Every unit includes a built-in SHoW DMX receiver.

The PDS-750 TRX provides full control capability for the new Philips Color Kinetics five colour RGBAW ColorBlast 12 TRX, as well as 16-bit and 8-bit ColorBlast 12 TRs, iW Blast 12s, conventional 8-bit ColorBlast 12s, Color

Spain - VMB has introduced a new lift to its pro series range.The new TE-086 is now the largest in the Pro Series of telescopic lifts, lifting 300kg (661lbs) to a height of 6.5m (21.3').

The addition of the TE-086 now means that the Spanish manufacturer offers 15 different lifting solutions from the Classic, Pro and TL Series of lifters.

Like all pro series lifts the TE-086 includes ALS safety features, is BGV-C1 certified and is available in black or silver finish.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Broadcasters, sound engineers and RF engineers can now download a new version of the Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) from the Sennheiser website. The new, upgraded version of the control software for Sennheiser radio microphone and monitoring systems includes a 'professional set-up' function. Its most important features: the Manager automatically calculates the interference-free frequency set for the required number of radio channels, while a 'lifebelt' icon keeps a number of back-up frequencies in reserve in case there are any RF problems on the day, says the company.

"With the new 'professional set-up' function, the Wireless Systems Manager is an indispensable aid for sound engineers and RF engineers," says Sven Boetcher, Sennheiser product manager for professional wireless microphones. "The user simply enters the required number of channels, including back-

UK - The 2011 edition of HHB's renowned pro audio catalogue, available in both print and digital versions, is available now and details over 1750 products from all sectors of audio production.

The Essential Guide to Professional Audio Technology has been expanded to 188 pages which makes it the biggest ever produced by the company.

This year's Catalogue is not only a top-level technical reference to all the latest pro audio products, it also includes editorial feature content by Hugh Robjohns. The Technology Focus sections cover the hottest topics in pro audio, with a mix of practical and informative information on a number of subjects including loudspeaker placement, loudness monitoring and surround acquisition for HD Broadcast.

To complement the printed and digital offering, the HHB Catalogue 2011 is also available in a convenient and searchable form online.

(Jim

UK - Roland Systems Group has released the Roland VR-5, a fully integrated audio mixer and video switcher with built-in recorder/player for live production and web streaming. This product combines the power of Roland's audio and video technology into one unit, says the company.

Typical live events today, whether large or small, all require a wide variety of production equipment. There are audio inputs from mics, audio mixing, video sources to a video mixer, computer inputs, video playback, video monitors, capturing the event in some form, and also streaming it live online. The VR-5's 'all-in-one' solution greatly simplifies production, recording and streaming of these live events.

The VR-5's design incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, video playback, recorder, preview monitors and output for web streaming, all in a single unit.

(Jim Evans)

Sweden - Lake has announced the release of a significant update to the company's Lake Controller software. This latest version (v5.6) includes several critical developments to both the Lake Controller software and included firmware for both LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processor and Lab.gruppen PLM Series Powered Loudspeaker Management products, says the company.

Lake Controller software provides a unified interface for control and monitoring of PLM Series systems and Lake LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processors. In addition to controlling all parameters of Lake Processing, the Controller also provides control and monitoring of exclusive PLM Series features: digital input gain and attenuation, and comprehensive load verification and monitoring via LoadSmart™ and SpeakerSafe.

One of the most significant benefits delivered by this major update is the provision of Brid

USA - Three rack enclosure systems from Installer's Choice have joined the Liberty AV Solutions catalogue. Designated as models PTN, BTN, and ETN, the trio offers strength, competitive pricing, a host of available options and accessories, quick delivery times, and a solid guarantee with each purchase, says the company.

Designed for applications with high volumes of cabling thanks to wider main channels and an overall width of 24", every PTN rack features welded construction and fully adjustable mounting rails to provide optimal support and the flexibility to mount a wide range of AV components. PTN racks are available in 27.5" and 32.5" depths, and heights of 24RU, 37RU, 40RU, and 44RU. Options include top panels designed to promote better cooling, plus an extensive array of side panels, shelving, drawers, and other accessories.

BTN racks are 22" wide and o

USA - Xantech has introduced WiPad, a secure and easy-to-install solution that enables an Apple iPad to be permanently wall-mounted for use as a touchscreen AV control interface or standalone iPad use in commercial and residential applications. The Xantech WiPad is designed not only to securely protect the device but also to allow easy access to power, audio output and other connectivity, says the company.

With Apple's iPad becoming an increasingly practical and popular control interface, the Xantech WiPad presents a solution for system integrators seeking an easily mounted and tamperproof solution for residential and commercial A/V installations. The precisely machined alluminium construction is finished with brushed surfaces for a high-end look that "blends into any conference room, hotel hospitality kiosk or other application".

The Xantech WiPad is foam-lined to i

UK - Yamaha's free StageMix app for the iPad can now be downloaded from the Apple Store and, to mark the availability of this product, Yamaha UK is giving away a strictly limited number of iPads with new M7CL mixing consoles.

Launched at PLASA2010 in September, StageMix provides remote control of M7CL functions via a simple, intuitive graphic interface, from anywhere within wireless range. Worth £429 each, a free 16Gb iPad (WiFi only version) will be given to purchasers of any of the Yamaha M7CL range, one iPad per console, while stocks last.

Specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performer' positions on stage, StageMix directly controls M7CL mix parameters via the iPad, rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer, or a single engineer keep having to run to and from the console.

Console controls available via

UK - Green Hippo has announced the official release of their new ScreenThief component in conjunction with the 3.0.14 software version.

ScreenThief allows remote PC capture via Ethernet. A feature many Hippotizer users have been requesting, this new component allows them to capture the screen of a PC or Laptop in real time over the network and use the content as a source, says the company.

The new Ethernet video capture solution is suitable for incorporating PowerPoint presentations into Hippotizer-driven shows and also works well with House of Worship software, such as Easy Worship, or alternatively Web pages and product demonstrations run on the captured machine.

While remote screen capture isn't new, ScreenThief adds new dimensions to this type of software with an almost unperceivable latency as well as offering lossless quality up to 1280x1024 resolution. Additionally, i

USA - Staging Concepts has announced a new addition to its line of performance products - the rolling and folding SC Choral Riser. The versatile SC Choral Riser can be arranged in either straight or half-round configurations and will create "an ideal performance environment at a moment's notice with its easy set up and mobility". Because of a lift assist, the SC Choral Riser can be unfolded into a performance configuration and folded to its storage position by just one person, no tools required.

The user-friendly 3-tier SC Choral Riser is designed for use in any performance setting. When set up, the riser's dimensions are 6ft wide by 56 inches deep; when folded for storage, the riser measures at only 2ft wide. Constructed of aluminium, the SC Choral Riser is lightweight and durable with a variety of surface options including black polypropylene (poly vinyl), carpet, un

France - AVAB France and LumenRadio AB launched the CRMX product portfolio in the French market at the JTSE trade show in Paris.

"France is an important market for LumenRadio and we are proud to announce that AVAB France, who has served their customers with excellent products and services for over thirty years, has been appointed distributor for the French entertainment and architectural market," says Anders Ardstål VPO at LumenRadio.

"LumenRadio has together with AVAB France installed a complete wireless CRMX system on the 270m aquaduct Pont Du Guard in southern France. The installation was a success and pioneered the use of RDM in architectural installations. We have over the last year completed several other successful reference installations with AVAB France and it is now time to offer the benefits of the award winning CRMX products to the entire French mar

UK - Denon DJ has announced the availability in stores of two of the new products shown at this year's DJ Expo and BPM exhibitions: the DN-SC2000 TRAKTOR Pro compact controller and the high performance DN-X600 2-channel digital mixer.

An affordable, professionally spec'd and constructed MIDI controller for Native Instruments TRAKTOR Pro, the Denon DN-SC2000 is a serious portable control solution for laptop DJs. Its dual layer system, enables simultaneous switchable control of both TRAKTOR decks, with visual deck colour change. Connecting to Mac or Windows PC via a single USB2.0 interface (from which the unit is also powered), advanced features include MIDI mapping capability, auto loop function, a wide range of EFX, rugged pitch slider, pitch lock, automatic beat sync, durable rubber button controls and more.

The DN-X600 is Denon's new flagship two-channel pro-performance digi

USA - Intelix has announced the release of the DIGI-VGASD-8X8e, a professional-grade switcher which combines Intelix's twisted pair extender technology with a comprehensive audio/video matrix.

The DIGI-VGASD-8X8e provides eight analogue VGA video inputs and eight stereo audio inputs which are distributed in any combination to eight twisted pair outputs. In addition, the matrix interlaces bi-directional RS232 and IR commands onto the same twisted pair cable, thereby allowing the remote control of the audio-visual destinations connected to the matrix. All of the video, audio, and control signals are transmitted up to 1,000 feet over unshielded twisted pair cable, such as Cat 5 and Cat 6.

The matrix supports resolutions up to 1920x1080, features true hi-fidelity audio, and is compatible with third-party control systems.

The DIGI-VGASD-8X8e is designed for digital signage, educa

UK - Cooper Controls has announced Software Version 2.5 of the LightFactory PC based lighting control software.

Version 2.5 adds considerable power to the product with a number of major enhancements, including streaming ACN support and the ability to assign colour filters to channels for easy reference.

Cue lists can now run in LTP (default), build or HTP mode; Chase and matrix (LED) effects can now run on LTP (default), Build, HTP or Inhibit mode. The track sheet supports full editing of any channel in any cue.

(Jim Evans)

USA - Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group (SDIG) has introduced HiQnet System Architect Version 2.3. In doing so, SDIG significantly improves the performance, functionality and user interface of System Architect, which, according to Adam Holladay, senior market manager, Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group, makes System Architect more useful, more effective and more efficient.

"SDIG is singularly committed to improving HiQnet System Architect on every criteria at every opportunity," Holladay says. "We regularly examine the user experience, the performance engine and hardware integration and we religiously seek out new ways to improve each. With version 2.3, our base of 30,000 registered HiQnet users will see advances in the look and feel of the software, the speed and efficiency of the software and operational fun

Sweden - LumenRadio has announced that it will commence regular shipments of the award winning CRMX Nova Flex products. A new version of the control software, SuperNova 1.2.0, has ben released at the same time to enable all the features of the Flex product line.

CRMX Nova Flex won the PLASA Award for Innovation 2010 with a revolutionary new approach combining protocol conversion and wireless signal distribution; allowing easy cross-use of equipment from multiple manufacturers.

"The interest in and demand for CRMX Nova Flex after winning the PLASA Award for Innovation have been huge; far exceeding our expectations," says Anders Ardstål, VPO at LumenRadio. "By the time we wrapped up beta testing, every beta tester wanted to keep their systems and we also had a very long list of orders from excited distributors and dealers. We are rapidly ramping production to mee

Switzerland - SpinetiX has announced that it is now shipping its Fusion content management software and HMP200 Hyper Media Player.

Fusion is SpinetiX's new digital signage software application designed to dramatically simplify the implementation of small-scale signage projects. Now installed within every SpinetiX HMP Hyper Media Player, Fusion allows content to be managed via a web browser interface and can therefore be accessed either locally or remotely using a PC, Mac, Linux or iPad platform or indeed any combination of these. Once connection to the Player has been achieved, content can be uploaded, edited and published with minimal technical skill and in record time.

"In the world of digital signage, small-scale and single-location rollouts are very different from one another," says Serge Konter, marketing manager, SpinetiX. "Our objective with Fusion was to

Spain - The eighth Annual Produccion Profesional & Produccion Audio Awards took place at the IFEMA Trade Fair in Madrid last month. At the event, the Philips Vari-Lite VLX Wash luminaire was honoured with the 'Best Product for Lighting and/or Scenery' award, and Vari-Lite authorized sales dealer EES was on-hand to accept the award on behalf of Philips Vari-Lite.

"We were thrilled when we were told the VLX Wash had been chosen as a finalist, but when we heard it had actually won the award, we were exhilarated," said Nacho Acha-Orbea, president of EES. "We are delighted to know that both the lighting industry and voting jury members are as enthusiastic about the VLX Wash as we are. With no doubt this was a memorable night and it was our sincere pleasure to accept the award on behalf of Philips Vari-Lite."

"We could not be happier with the outstand

France - The recent JTSE show in Paris was the occasion for loudspeaker manufacturer APG to introduce their concept of what has been termed the 'Uniline Solution'. The Uniline compact line array system is the flagship product of APG's new generation product range which also includes the SMX15 monitor speaker and the new DX Series compact, low profile multipurpose loudspeakers.

APG's managing director, Gregory Dapsanse comments, "The Uniline Solution is a comprehensive, multi-layered network that we have put in place to optimise the exploitation of Uniline in the marketplace."

At the first level, it comprises rental companies who already own a Unline system and who are APG-certified Uniline users. The second level is rental companies who don't own a system themselves, but are nevertheless certified Uniline users who can sub-hire a Uniline system whenever necessary. T

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