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These will include an upgraded Supernova Core Screen, with new frame and mounting; an improved version of the Supernova Flex Screen, and the Supernova Flex Classic with IR remote (as an alternative to its RF remote).

These refinements are expected to have a considerable impact upon these already popular models in the Supernova range.

The Supernova Core is available in two types of screen materials: ISF-certified Supernova 08-85 for high contrast and extreme viewing angles and Supernova 23-23 high gain version for high contrast and uniform brightness.

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The SD7, which will be joined on Stand I H90 by the SD10, SD8, SD9 and the smallest in the range, the SD11, is the first digital mixing console to use Stealth Digital Processing - now be found in the entire SD Range. Its flexible bussing structure features a possible 128 busses and 256 processing paths, plus a 32 x 32 Matrix, 32 x 32 band graphic EQ and a plethora of internal effects.

Next in line is the SD10, which has "all the refinements you would expect, but with some exciting new options." Thirty-seven 100mm touch sensitive faders provide fast access to the SD10's channels, which include 96

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ETC named its new product after the ancient word for 'tile'. ETC's architectural market manager Joe Bokelman explains, "A tessera is a tile in a mosaic but also an object of beauty and utility itself. Our Tessera is both a part of a greater sophisticated networked system and a standalone full controller, in a compact interface.

"Imagine colour-changing lights in a shopping centre or office block that can go through dynamic effects, seasonal

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As of Monday 21 November, Etra has started looking after key accounts across this territory and he has already added his own touch, by implementing a few new strategies. Green Hippo's sales director James Heron comments, "We are very pleased to be welcoming Tom into the team full time and feel that his skills and knowledge of Hippotizer will be a great asset to the department and a driving force in generating new business for the company."

Etra, has been with Green Hippo for the past five years. His previous role entailed working closely within Green Hippo's special projects and support department. Special projects have been closely involved with a variety of high profile multimedia events which allow customers to think outside the box when it comes to designing their sh

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The PS1 features two backlit push-to-talk buttons, volume control and a built-in speaker and microphone, giving security guards, receptionists and other operators a simple way to make announcements to an entire facility. The device's IP addressability enables a simple connection to the network, allowing systems integrators and end users to take advantage of existing infrastructure, reducing costs and equipment requirements. Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability further simplifies installation, requiring only a single cable to the device.

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ML Executives have worked on a range of top live music events over the last 25 years, building up a vast amount of experience in the field. However, in order to supply the speaker system of choice for some of the company's clients, ML has been working closely with industry specialists Azule Finance to quickly expand its hire inventory.

Neil White, project manager at ML Executives, explained why the substantial investment made sense: "Adding the d&b J Series to our existing stock of L-Acoustics and EAW systems gives us access in house to three of the leading loudspeaker brands. Until now we've been hiring in this system but recently took the decision to p

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One of the most visited buildings on campus is Baker Memorial Chapel. Constructed in 1958, the historic brick building hosts weekly worship services, campus-sponsored events including seasonal concerts, guest speakers and presentations, baccalaureate and invocation services, as well as frequent weddings and memorial services for alumni and current students.

When the college's administrators recently decided to replace the existing cluster-style sound system in the busy venue, it was crucial that the new system provide superior sound quality while preserving the church's quaint aesthetic and historic architecture. The chapel's wood panelled walls, initially designed as acoustical

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Richard Martin Lighting (RML) provides the lighting for the show, which is filmed in 3sixtymedia - Granada Studios, Manchester. It has previously been filmed in TVC, TLS, BBC Glasgow. Martin Kempton designs the lighting show.

His chosen specification includes VL1000TS, VL2402s, Stage Zoom 1200s, MAC 250s, MAC 500s, MAC 600s, Mini MACs, Nova Flowers, Chroma Banks, Pixel Bricks, Chroma Floods, Pixel Pars and VL3000 Wash's. Over 200 moving lights are used to create a strong and vibrant look to enhance the drama of the show.

Who Dares Wins is aired each week on BBC1 and also includes Thunderball, Lotto Draws

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ISE 2012 marks the official public debut of upgrades to Magenta's MultiView line, which has served - for over 10 years - as an adaptable, top performing solution for the distribution of Pro-AV signals over UTP cable.

MultiView II's enhancements are all designed to make it even easier to replicate 1080p resolution (and higher) video at distances to 610m. MultiView II products on display will include the MultiView II DVI, T4, STx and XRTx transmitters, plus MultiView II AK600 and AK1200 receivers.

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Satisfying the highest international standards, the stadium is capable of accommodating over 55,000 spectators, including 3,600 VIPs. If needed, the total capacity can be expanded to 62,000. The arena is the first in Romania to meet the exacting 'elite stadium' standards for infrastructure laid down by UEFA, making it the first stadium in the country qualified to host the finals of international competitions. The first such event scheduled for the new stadium is the UEFA Europa Le

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The tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing his creative genius for the first time, the show "captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations".

VideoBlades, a result of an alliance between Lighthouse and Pix2o, is a large-scale LED video display technology that straddles the worlds of video and lighting in the entertainment, events and architectural markets. VideoBlades 12 provides a 12.5mm pixel pitch, modular LED video screen that delivers "superb image quality both indoors and outdoors, with a literal twist...".

VideoBlades 12 come

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"I initially joined Journey as their lighting designer in the summer of 2004," began Christopher. "When I put a lighting design together, I like to design in flow with the songs, which for Journey can be anything from up-tempo and powerful, to subtle and dramatic. As a designer, they give me a fantastic

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"Thank you to all the staff at Black Light involved with the Sage Project, for all the hard work and attention to detail, greatly appreciated," said John Wilkinson from Gateshead Council. "The end result looks stunning."

The brief for the £150K project was to replace an existing tungsten-based system that was proving expensive and unreliable. The replacement

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LD Brendan Gray of Gray Matter Visual returned for his fourth year designing the lighting and media content for the 3 November event, held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Scharff Weisberg Lighting was the vendor.

The six HES intellaspot fixtures were positioned on the deck behind the band in between the seven LED panels.

"I was interested in using the intellaspots after seeing them a few weeks earlier at an HES Open House in New York City. Craig Burross and Chris McMeen were helpful in getting the fixtures to me to try out," Gray explained.

Gray was intrigued by the 850W source, which he

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The Edge had always used Strand consoles for their lighting control ever since the original Aotea Centre opened in 1991 with a Strand Galaxy console. The majority of the consoles were Strand 500 series, upgraded 10 years ago.

Malcolm Ibell, head of lighting at The Edge, reports, "I was searching for replacements that would not only work for today but would future proof us too". A major consideration was the networking abilities offered by a console.

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Starting with L/R arrays of Nexo Geo T for the main PA, with a bone-shaking 18 CD18 subs stacked in front of the stage, the system also used long arrays of Geo D for the out-fill. Halfway down the stadium field, two delay towers each carried an awesome 18 Geo T array with four CD18, ensuring that those at the back of the Aztec Stadium heard just as much PA as those in the front.

These were special events for two radio stations; 92.9fm La Ke Buena, which plays regional Mexican music known as 'Grupera', and Los 40 Principals, which specialises in pop music, mainly in Spanish. Performers were also given the Nexo treatment on stage, where 18 PS15 cabinets were used for stage monitori

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Some 2 500 guests from across the country attended the Herbalife Southern Africa Extravaganza, a three day event hosted at the Emperor's Palace Conference Centre in November. Multi-Media were the technical suppliers and used their Robin 300s, hiring a few additional units from MJ Event Gear, for the show. "The units were very responsive, bright, power efficient and the saturation in colour," commented Tim Fish from Multi-Media.

The 42nd PICA Awards, presented by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Arica (MPASA), was held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 17 November. Multi-Media once again provided the full technical for the event, hosted in the Pavilion Room.

"This was quite a large show and the room will

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The venue for the 2011 series was the Incheba Expo in Bratislava, with lighting equipment supplied by Slovakia's Q-99, which has over 400 Robe fixtures in its hire stock.

Apart from the lighting design, director of photography Vlado Valko and Q-99's new Robe Robin 300 Beams, this series was also notable for fielding Let's Dance gay couple, Marek and Viktor, a big hit as personalities as well as talented dancers.

The Let's Dance set resembled a 'classic romantic' ballroom scene with glitz, glamour

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The production company designs and supplies lighting systems to a range of sectors including corporate events, live music tours and sporting and special events.

The purchase was in response to a growing demand for scenic style screens to be supplied alongside lighting, for shows and events. Simultaneously acknowledging the growing trend of convergence between lighting and video, Savage Lighting wanted to be in a position to offer a cost-effective solution, both for their own shows and as a dry hire item.

The sale of the 40mm pitch semi-transparent, modular Martin LC2140 system was co-ordinated by Aaron Cripps of AC-ET's international sales team. "I was offered an outstanding deal," explai

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A confetti effect using stadium shots was provided for The Collective, a falling snow effect was created for Gary Barlow and Master Blasters were supplied and operated in order to achieve the confetti effect for the Coldplay Viva La Vida performance.

Also, MTFX/Confetti Creations was at the tennis final between Roger Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the O2 in London. The title was won by Federer who upon receiving the trophy was showered in a spectacular display of blue and white confetti. This display was achieved using Stadium Shots.

(Jim Evans)