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14 March 2016

"Everyone was thrilled to receive their tokens for a free gobo from the Black Steel Collection of designs," says Goboland UK director, Vicky Fairall, "and some went to extreme measures not to mislay them!". The gobo keyfob tokens were produced to celebrate the newly designed Goboland UK website with its streamlined online ordering system and new Black Steel Collection designs.

"Furthermore, our collaboration with The Projection Studio has resulted in a growing library of Goboland GoboSlides for customers to choose from, with images drawn from The Projection Studio's broad range of source material. Our custom service has gone down particularly well, with orders

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14 March 2016

Features include Direct editing (paint style) of matrices in cues, groups and chase effects; Independent mapping of MIDI control change messages; New MIDI learn function to simplify MIDI event setup; New auto patch function for even faster patching; Added support for the new ultraDMX pro 3 Universe USB interface; and an increased Maximum universe count to 150.

The latest version of LightFactory is free to download from http://www.lightfactory.net

(Lee Baldock)

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14 March 2016

These high-powered, DMX-controlled LED light sources provide a wide range of professional facilities in a convection cooled die-cast/extruded aluminium chassis. Using an optional conversion kit, the XLR and Powercon connectors can be replaced with cable glands and hard wired cables for IP65 rating and outside use.

The HP3 unit uses 30 3x1W RGB TriLEDs whilst the HP5s use RGBA & W LEDs to provide the widest range of saturated and pastel colours. Up to 6 DMX control modes are available, using from 3 to 7 channels. Selected using the backlit LCD control

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14 March 2016

"The launch of the Épix Series marks a bold direction in the world of affordable pixel mapping fixtures for Chauvet," CEO Albert Chauvet said.

Épix Bar and Épix Strip generate intense output due to tri-coloured SMD LEDs, which are set at a pixel pitch of 25 millimeters. Épix Bar has 160 SMD LEDs and is self-contained with built-in operating features, while Épix Strip incorporates 40 SMD LEDs and uses Épix Drive 640 - a separate controller which operates up to 16 Épix Strip fixtures.

The Kling-Net protocol automatically configures real-time video data, thus removing the complexity of setting up standard LED displays an

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14 March 2016

Gio fills the mid-range position in the Eos family, between Eos and Ion. It offers the power of full Eos functionality, but in a smaller footprint; it has already been used by programmer Andi Davis on the UK tour of Dirty Dancing, which recently started in Bristol.

Visitors to the ETC stand at the PLASA show queued for a demonstration of the desk, with many going away impressed at the desk's power and versatility; plus, the lower cost of the desk compared to Eos means more budget to spend on other aspects of the lighting, such as fixtures.

On display and available for demonstration were the new ultra bright, high colour, energy efficient Selador Desire LED fixtures - in

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Andy Walters, sales manager, commented, "The stand was busy for the four days and we've had confirmed sales and product demonstrations booked in all our territories. The X-Truss presentation generated a great deal of interest and discussion."

PixelRange participated in the STLD Luminaire shootout, which aimed to discover whether the latest LED fixtures were a match, or p

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14 March 2016

Verbatim, a division of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, is the first major brand to offer these Classic A style LED lamps, which offer 75% energy savings over traditional incandescent bulbs and have a service life of 35,000 hours - or around 50 times that of a conventional bulb. To date, most LED lamp manufacturers have only introduced products with screw fittings to address the larger continental European market, or spotlights, both of which Verbatim also manufactures.

There are two B22 lamps, a 6.5W model designed to replace 25W incandescent light bulbs and a 10W versi

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14 March 2016

The launch of the company's new digital sound touring console, the CDC Eight, was among the most heavily attended events of the show floor. Press, distributors, dealers, customers and Cadac aficionados crowded onto the company's stand for a glimpse of the new mixer.

Development manager Vincenzo Borrelli stated, "The CDC Eight attracted the most wonderful comments and compliments from professional engineers, installers, theatre technicians and the many Cadac enthusiasts at PL

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14 March 2016

Legend 412 is a high performance moving yoke wash with 12 cutting-edge, quad-colorued RGBW LEDs controllable in quadrants. Ultra-compact, it is a multi-purpose unit, capable of an excellent wash, dynamic chases and pixel mapping effects. The incorporation of white emitters makes for better colour rendering while the calibration of LEDs ensures the visual uniformity of output, says the company.

Q-Wash 560Z-LED is a lightweight, LED moving yoke wash light with an impressive six-to-32-degree zoom range, isuitable for highlighting specific areas or for floodin

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14 March 2016

Designed as a complement to the award-winning Aledin 630 Profile, the industry's first LED profile which the company launched at PLASA last year, the Aledin Wash is based around the same 85W LED light source. Aledin Wash benefits from the optical and mechanical excellence of all Robert Juliat luminaires with excellent light output and durable construction.

Available in a choice of two colour temperatures (3500K and 5800K) Aledin Wash is suitable for a whole spectrum of uses, in appearance and performance blending perfectly into existing rigs across studio, theatre, architectural and event markets. Its flicker-free, dimmable ballast and variable beam angles compound this as a perfect unit for television studios where it is already proving a great hit.

Lionel Garraud, Robert Juli

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The Coemar LED profiler can use interchangeable optics Profile and Soft Profile with PC or Fresnel lens and generating a homogeneous beam of light without the multi-coloured shadows typical of traditional LED technology, thanks to the patented and award winning Reflection technology, says the company.

Three models are available (FullSpectrum, White 3200 K and VariWhite 3000/7000 K), with three types of optics (Profile Zoom 28/40° HD, Soft Profile PC and Fresnel). They are particularly suitable for television use as well as for the uniform beam quality. Because of its versatility Reflection LEDko is also suitable for the lighting of museums,

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14 March 2016

The White Light Zone, in the heart of Earls Court 2, featured not just White Light itself, but also the many companies whose products White Light distributes: ArKaos, Coemar, Galaxia, i-Pix, JB Lighting, Look Solutions, LSC, Prism Projection, Rainbow Colour Changers, Robert Juliat, the RSC Lightlock and Wireless Solution, plus new White Light Family members CITC, Core Lighting, EVOled, Interactive Technologies, Leader Light and SeaChanger.

The White Light Zone featured a number of new products, including the new A30 media server and Kling-Net LED network control system from ArKaos, the Reflection LEDko LED profil

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14 March 2016

"We couldn't be more pleased to announce the availability of the AllFrame for purchase," says Carl Bader, president and CEO, Aviom. "Having just celebrated our 10th year in the industry, we look forward to continuing to offer streamlined solutions for our customers and that includes the AllFrame. The system was designed with customer research in mind to help make digital more affordable and flexible, keeping analogue cabling to a minimum and reducing system complexity and labour costs."

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The series has been well received by installers since its introduction last year. The new surface-mount loudspeakers represent a significant expansion to the product line, adding several high-output, low-profile models that deliver the same outstanding musical sound quality and excellent intelligibility, easily outperforming larger sized competitive loudspeakers, says the company.

The 5-inch DS5 is a two-way compact system, suitable for installations where space is a premium. For larger installations, the 8-inch DS8 provides higher sound pressure levels, higher sensitivity and greater bass extension. The 8-inch DS8SUB subwoofer complements the DS5 and DS8 full-range models with extended low fr

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14 March 2016

These four DVI output units are to replace their existing Pandora's Box units, which were also among the first in UK rental stock when purchased 5 years ago.

The new units were specified by CPL's Nick Diacre, and supplied via UK distributors, TMB. The latest CPL investment was timed to coincide with a large automotive industry event for which CPL is the video supplier at the NEC in Birmingham, after which they will be going directly on to another show where sophisticated video mapping is required.

With media server technology developing so rapidly in the last five years, Nick Diacre explains that they looked at all the options when it came to the scope of CPL's projects, a lot of

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14 March 2016

The National LM3448 adaptive, constant-off time AC/DC constant current LED regulator integrates a 600-V MOSFET and is optimized for 2-W to 8-W dimmable LED lighting drivers. The TPS92070 flyback AC/DC constant current LED driver controller is optimized for 6-W to 20-W dimmable LED lighting drivers. Both products feature thermal shutdown, VCC under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle peak current limit and LED open protection.

To simplify AC/DC LED driver design, TI offers an online navigation tool that delive

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14 March 2016

The Milan Mi0 enclosure consists of a 10" reflex-loaded neodymium low frequency driver and a 1" high frequency compression driver on a 90°H x 60°V dispersion HF horn in an optimally tuned injection-moulded enclosure, together with an integrated two-channel amplifier module.

The integrated amplifier is a two channel unit - the Class D low frequency section delivering 180 watts while the Class AB high frequency section delivers 50 watts - which provides a balanced XLR microphone input and balanced line input on a jack/XLR connector with individual level controls, as well as overall bass and treble tone controls.

A balanced male XLR output provides a line

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Suitable for stage and theatrical applications where space is a premium, the handy sized Satellite can be easily concealed in a wide variety of small spaces in stage sets, under risers, in trussing, etc. With the addition of W-DMX, this unit solves a myriad of challenges involving complex cabling and difficult locations.

Additional features of the Satellite II include RGB and daylight white (5600°K); homogenised optics; 16-bit, self contained; quick rig mounts for omega brackets; easy interlink between units to create linear forms with square pixels; optional beam shaping films clip onto the front; and opt

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14 March 2016

Commenting on the firm's expansion plans, VDC Trading's CEO Niall Holden said, "The excitement for me in business is the constant need for change and improvement. I always enjoy the challenge, and this range expansion has been no different.

"When you're adding even one new product there is no half measure. The factories can't make 300m of cable to 'see how it goes' and, whilst our MOQs are quite high, so are our quality requirements. As a result, we have carried out a huge amount of R&D in preparing to launch this range of new cables and connectors - and we are very pleased with the outc

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14 March 2016

Jim Testa, Show Sage's president, explains, "As Dataton's North American distributor we are pleased to be spearheading the introduction of WATCHOUT version 5 to LDI attendees. Already recognized as the number one multi-display software solution for the industry, WATCHOUT version 5 offers many new advantages to our customers including enhanced live interaction and a significantly reduced cost per display channel.

"We look forward to introducing the new features of WATCHOUT version 5 to those attending LDI as well as highlighting our WATCHOUT-tuned computer systems."

Michael Engström, Sales Director at Dataton adds: "Presentations have never been more creative, accessible or as easy to utilize and,

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14 March 2016

The E4 and E5, the latter being a new design for the popular E0, are lightweight two-way passive loudspeakers that employ a 4" and 5" LF driver respectively and a coaxially mounted wide dispersion dome tweeter. Both are mounted in highly compact enclosures and offer wide symmetrical dispersion patterns in the horizontal and vertical plane, while the cabinets may be mounted in either attitude.

They have built-in passive crossover networks with a frequency

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14 March 2016

At the recent PLASA Show, the company launched its smaller VSA 850 and VSA 1250 for the first time, complementing the original VSA 2050 - and such was the impact created that they have decided to give them a second airing at the ExCel.

"This entire show is about providing creative solutions for AV specialists and M&E consultants - and this will present them with a number of alternative solutions to control sound aand work within the architecture of difficult, highly-reverberant commercial spaces," believes RCF UK director of sales, Phil Price.

The two new speakers offer a more flexible and scalable solution, says the company. The VSA 1250 incorporates 12 individual amplifiers

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14 March 2016

The six day event was staged at the Futurama Office Park in Karlin, one of the liveliest and most vibrant areas of Prague.

Jiri Baros, Anolis & Robe's marketing and communications manager says, "It was really good for us to be represented amongst the top designers from all over Europe. designblok is not just about the products, it's about the design and look of the stand as well as the future of aesthetics and visual communications. Many leading designers from all disciplines visit the show and it's absolutely bang-on in terms of a target group for Anolis."

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

Having announced the full availability of all Channel 38 capable wireless ranges at PLASA2011, examples of Sennheiser's G3 2000 Series and 3000/5000 Series products will be on display at XSolutions. Sennheiser now offers a comprehensive selection of Channel 38 compatible choices with evolution G3 GB systems tuning from 606 to 648 MHz, 2000 GBW Series tuning from 606 to 678 MHz and 3000/5000 Series tuning from 606 to 790 MHz.

Also on show from Sennheiser will be the ADN conference system featuring Crestron touch screen control. This new facility adds an additional level of functionality to the already popular cable based discussion system.

Sennheiser UK will also be showing a range of innovative products from its