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Denon in the mix with the world's DJs

The Denon UK and Neo Records team at the launch of DjinTheMix at the Light Bar, St Martin's Lane Hotel, London last week.

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Denon UK, the exclusive UK distributor for Denon pro audio products, is sponsoring a new DJ website called DjinTheMix, a revolutionary music promotional service offering the distribution of pre-release promotional music to working club and radio DJs.

Denon UK's Dave Morbey says: "With MP3 being such an exciting and up-to-the-minute format, Denon has developed a full a range of products to meet the demand for reliable MP3 and data disk playback. Therefore it's totally appropriate for us to support DjinTheMix." The distribution of music is combined with an on-line DJ Reaction and DJ Chart system. These report DJs' reactions to the sites clients in 'real' time, allowing feedback within 48 hours of DJs inputting their comments and opinions.

Each DJ has their own uniqu

L-Acoustics US appoints second wave of reps

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - L-Acoustics US has now effectively doubled the size of its new independent rep force with the appointment of three additional firms. The R.Joseph Group in Columbus, Ohio will handle the territories of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and western Pennsylvania for L-Acoustics US. Cordial/Riley Marketing, directed by partners Glenn Cordial and John Riley, take over the state of Michigan while Mainline Marketing of Melbourne, has similarly been named the Florida rep.

"Once again, we're really pleased with the firms that we've been working with," says Paul Freudenberg, L-Acoustics US director of sales and marketing. "Each of these companies was represented at our most recent rep orientation in June and we're all excited about the terrific opportunities to branch out into their territories and expand L-Acoustics US' domestic presence."

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

Bandit Lites at Bonnaroo

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Bandit Lites recently worked with production manager and lighting designer Hadden Hippsley on the second annual Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The three-day festival featured artists such as Widespread Panic, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, James Brown, The Dead and the Allman Brothers.

Bandit provided all the lighting for the festival with Hippsley making use of: 20 MAC 2000s and 14 MAC 600s on a five-truss rig, over the main stage. Other equipment on the rig included 27 six-lamp bars, four eight-lites and 12 ETC Source Fours. The rig was hung with 26 3E DN motors. The shows were controlled with Wholehog II and a Wholehog II wing. Michael Strickland, Bandit Lites CEO said: "The organization of this event is simply exceptional, even the logistics of working with saturated ground did not pose a major problem."

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

Gearhouse SA at Mr Price Pro surfing contest

Details: 14 March 2016

South Africa - Gearhouse South Africa's Durban branch comes into its own this July when it plays an integral part in the annual Mr Price Pro surfing contest. Held from 6-13 July, the main focus of the contest for the Durban public and holidaymakers who flock to the seaside town in winter are the two music concerts that take place on 11-12 July (Friday and Saturday).

As a supplier of presentation and event technical equipment in South Africa, Gearhouse SA has, for the past three years, provided the necessary equipment and technicians for the Mr Price Pro music concerts. However, 2003 sees the company - through its Durban branch - playing an integral role in conceptualizing and planning the event for client, Mr. Price. Additionally, Gearhouse SA has undertaken to provide the VIP area for the event. In a first for the company's Durban branch this takes the form of an elevated platf

Clear-Com's new Eclipse matrix system

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Clear-Com's UK distributor Autograph Sales has introduced Eclipse, a new matrix system encompassing the latest developments in intercom technology. Eclipse combines Clear-Com's suite of Matrix Plus features and ease of programming with a powerful new digital matrix intercom platform. It has been designed to solve all the problems associated with using and interfacing to intercoms.

Autograph's product specialist Mike Charman said: "With features including intelligent linking (up to 832 non-blocking ports over four frames), 24 bit audio resolution, powerful visual intuitive system software, seamless connection to other systems and devices via sophisticated modular interfaces, and configuration PC to Eclipse frame connection using RS232 serial or Ethernet allowing multiple PCs and frames to be networked and remote access via the internet, Eclipse is ideally suited to the

Center-stage for Audia from Beyerdynamic

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Leading installer Hawthorn Theatrical was recently appointed by DB Capital Partners - owners of successful holiday concept Center Parcs UK - to supply a sophisticated integrated sound, lighting and video system to its recently refurbished Elveden Forest site. Due to re-open on 11 July 2003 following a multi-million pound rebuilding and development program, Elveden Forest will benefit from a considerable re-design and the addition of several new features and facilities which will make it Center Parcs' flagship site in the UK.

Hawthorn Theatrical was commissioned to supply a sophisticated AV system to Elveden Forest's new multi-purpose Sports Café, designed to be extremely flexible, interactive and, above all, simple to operate. The Sports Café contains a variety of sports facilities including table tennis, snooker and a swimming pool. It also hosts twice-weekly cabaret sho

Brian Batease joins City Theatrical to head up its manufacturing side.

Brian Batease joins City Theatrical as head of manufacturing

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - City Theatrical, the New York-based manufacturer of entertainment lighting accessories, has announced that Brian Batease has joined the firm as head of manufacturing. Prior to joining CTI, Batease was general manager at Access Electronics in Gurnee, Illinois, and from 1997 to 2001 was vice-president of manufacturing at Electronic Theatre Controls in Middleton, Wisconsin.

CTI's President Gary Fails told PLASA Media: "This is a wonderful opportunity for City Theatrical to improve our manufacturing processes, lower our costs and strengthen our product development efforts. Brian has the experience needed to teach and guide our manufacturing staff and to help us grow. Following on from our acquisition of Matsuda-Dunn Design and the transition of Larry Dunn as our head of engineering, the addition of Brian Batease strengthens and solidifies our management team."

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Colorflow installed at Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - The Edinburgh Corn Exchange has installed Colorflow in its recently converted Conference and Banqueting Centre to give this multi-functional up-market suite maximum impact.An unusual conversion, the Edinburgh Corn Exchange has left behind its agricultural origins as a converted cattle market and corn exchange to become Edinburgh's premier conference and banqueting facility.

Bert DeMarco, director of Edinburgh Corn Exchange, commented: "I first saw Colorflow at Leisure Industry Week about three years ago and was then looking at it with a view to creating a feature of the concourse area that joined the old cattleman's restaurant with the corn exchange. I wanted to give the area some life. However, after further discussions with Atmospheric's sales team it was clear that the area was too bright for Colorflow to have the impact that we wanted."

However, DeMarco and

Ricard Live Music French tour with L-Acoustics

Details: 14 March 2016

France - Once again, Ricard Live Music, the largest French touring stage show, toured France. The tour ended on June 21st, for the famous French Music Day with headline band Simply Red.

The 2003 tour sound equipment consisted of 18 V-Dosc and 4 Arcs cabinets, 12 SB218 subwoofers for the front fill, and 115FM floor monitors. The tour presented an opportunity for Ricard Live Music and Network partner, Potar Hurlant, to test one of the latest L-Acoustics line items, the 115XT coaxial speakers, both in front fill and monitor applications.

Madje Malki, a Potar Hurlant sound engineer, gave his impressions of the tour this year: "In front fill (with the dedicated 'fill' presets), these cabinets are astounding, very coherent, efficient and easy-to-use without needing to equalize them, which is a vital quality for this type of quick setup application. As a sound wedge, it is excel

Allen & Heath to launch seven new products at PLASA

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Building on the success of the recently-launched iDR and PA product lines, Allen & Heath will be launching new products from both series at PLASA this September, as well as additional options to enhance the coveted Xone:V6 audiophile rotary club mixer. Allen & Heath will be introducing iDR-4 to the digital audio processing range for installed and live sound systems to complement the iDR family. Based on the same technology as the iDR-8, iDR-4 is a 4-input, 4-output digital processor with additional 2-input, 2-output dual-function monitor channels, ideal for smaller installations which makes full use of the iDR accessories for expansion.

There will also be three new products in the accompanying series of PL remote controller panels. PL-7 is a stand-alone or surface mounted LCD panel, which, using the PL-Anet interface on CAT-5 cable and connectors, enables remote display of

Julian Ward, equipment sales manager for SSE Hire in Birmingham, UK.

SSE crosses over to Legend and DN9848

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Audio rental specialist SSE Audio Group has just invested in its first Midas Legend console, bringing the total of Midas consoles within the group to some 25 boards, which includes models from every existing Midas range from Venice through to XL4. In addition to the Legend, SSE have also taken delivery of a further 10 Klark Teknik DN9848 digital loudspeaker processors. This supplement to existing stock now makes SSE the world's largest DN9848 user.

According to SSE's Julian Ward, the decision to take a Midas Legend into stock was straightforward. "We've had connections with Midas since day one and have always been great fans of their consoles. There's still a strong market for large format analogue desks, and as far as we're concerned, Midas still do the best job in that department. Legend is clearly designed for smaller events, but its versatility makes it perfect for

Stagetec on Ice

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Stagetec, the Slough-based lighting and sound sales and installation specialist, has designed and installed two complete show lighting rigs for two different arenas at Ice Sheffield - the new £15.7million international sports venue.

Ice Sheffield's two Olympic-sized rinks will host world-class sporting events, ice shows and ice sports, as well as family fun and corporate entertainments. Stagetec's MD Andy Stone and Matt Miles managed the project for the two rinks, which both called for completely different lighting set-ups.

The Leisure Arena is utilized for everyday public use and for private bookings and corporate events. Lighting here follows more of a club theme, so to add colour and movement, 8 Martin Pro 918 scanners and 6 Martin Pro 400 colour wash fixtures were specified. These can be run on their own, or boosted with 48 PAR cans that supply a blast of incandesc

PLASA Show expands technician services

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - As part of the PLASA Show relaunch, this year's event will see increased facilities dedicated to technicians with the introduction of The PLASA Production Village. This will incorporate The PLASA Crew Zone supported by Total Production magazine, and The PLASA Backstage Area, organized by the PSA (Production Services Association).

Placed on the Top Deck overlooking the main hall, the area will offer a number of facilities and services. The PLASA Crew Zone will offer a place to relax, furnished with two internet-ready computers sponsored by StageAccess.com, where visitors will be able to catch up with old friends by registering with StageAccess.com. The PLASA Backstage Area, organized by the PSA, will offer demonstrations and the opportunity for 'hands-on' use of products. Companies involved last year included Le Maitre, AC Lighting, Tomcat, Stage Technologies, TMB, Marquee

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