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Enttec

Details: 14 March 2016

DMX512 specialist Enttec showed the new E-Streamer, billed as "a DMX show recorder without limits". Communicating via Ethernet or Enttec's own USB interface, E-Streamer can record and replay an unlimited number of DMX universes through the ArtNet or ESP protocols, whilst performing complex merge functions on the fly. Built on an embedded PC running the robust FreeBSD operating system, E-Streamer's web browser interface gives control over every aspect of its operation, including sophisticated multiple show replay scheduling and remote control.

Jands

Details: 14 March 2016

Whilst Jands is well known outside Australia as a producer of lighting consoles and dimmers, at home they are also a major distributor of imported products such as Shure, Serapid, JBL, Clear-Com, ETC, Vari*Lite, Crown, A.C. Lighting, Soundcraft and Stage Technologies, to name but a few. In fact, the Jands stand featured a total of 14 overseas factory representatives on hand to talk about their products.They also released two of their own new lighting products at the show. The FPX is a modern no-frills dimmer, intended to replace the venerable FP12s, which have become a standard industry workhorse. Also seen for the first time, was the much awaited Vista PC which will shortly be available in128, 256, 512, 1024 and 2048 channel versions. Output is via ArtNet or Pathport over Ethernet, or via USB through a proprietary Jands interface box. On the stand it was seen running linked to the Vista

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GE Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

Products of interest on the GE Lighting stand included the CMH 20W miniature range, including the Mini Plus and the Super Mini, with 60% longer life spans.

Martin Architectural and Philips

Details: 14 March 2016

Building on their successful collaboration, Martin Architectural and Philips showcased their lighting solutions together. Items of interest included the Cyclo 03 DMX - a variant of Martin's colour-mixing fluorescent washlight, with three channels of onboard DMX control.

Adam Hall

Details: 14 March 2016

Over the past few years, Adam Hall have been developing their LD Systems range of audio products dedicated to other sectors of the audio industry such as Rental companies, Installers, Music shops and DJ stores. This year the focus is definately on their expanding Audio range, with more than 40 new products in their 2005-2006 Audio catalogue.

Crescent

Details: 14 March 2016

The Colour Cube was drawing interest on the Crescent stand. Housing 200 Luxeon LEDs, it can be linked to a lap-top with the colour selected by choosing a position on the CIE colour chart or alternatively selecting a Rosco filter number.

Denon head for the Delta

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - After five years at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, event organizers Caba Kroll & Klaus Froehlich have decided to relocate its successful DJMeeting forum to a new venue in Duisberg for 2006. As a result, the 16-year-old event is set to take place on 16 May at the Delta Musikpark.

"Most DJ's, trade visitors and guests have been requesting a new location with a more personal atmosphere and a fresh vibe," admits Klaus Froelich. "The change of venue will make it possible to implement new ideas."

Among the exhibitors again will be Denon DJ, who line up alongside other equipment manufacturers, peripherals suppliers and record labels. In contrast to previous events, exhibitors will only present in two areas this year, allowing for a more even dispersion of visitors. There will also be a series of panels and seminars focused on current issues, and an eve

Mode

Details: 14 March 2016

Mode launched its SceneStyle4 range, a self-contained dimmer switch which will fit into a double gang wallbox using existing wiring, and with a screw-less front plate. The indicator LED colours can also be changed. Their Evolution range can offer stylish control of lighting, audio, screens, fans etc.www.evolutioncontrols.com

The Society of Light and Lighting

Details: 14 March 2016

The award for the best-dressed exhibitor had to go to Jonathan David on The Society of Light and Lighting, who was about to hotfoot it across town to an industry bash. Details of the professional body were on display including the forthcoming Ready Steady Light competition.

Sonoss

Details: 14 March 2016

Sonoss, the French distributor for Thomas, Columbus McKinnon, Luminex, Celco, Expotruss, Coemar, Wybronand Proplex products were exhibiting a range of products including the Pixel range made by Thomas.

Anolis

Details: 14 March 2016

Anolis, the architectural division of Robe Show lighting, was celebrating its first year of business, having been launched at ARC '05.

InnovaSon

Details: 14 March 2016

InnovaSon showed the Sy48, the latest in their series of compact professionnal digital audio mixing consoles. Compact and lightweight, the Sy48 is ideal for live applications where space is at a premium. It includes mixing for up to 64 channels, up to 48 local mic/line inputs, 16 local line inputs and16 outputs - for aux, inserts, bus returns.

Wembley Arena Pavilion - TFS Structure

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Arena Structures, part of the Arena Group, installed its Tensioned Fabric Structure (TFS) at Wembley Arena this year, to act as a temporary concert venue during the Wembley Arena refurbishment.

The 10,000-seater semi-permanent venue, designed and built by Arena Structures to Wembley's specifications was the first of its kind built in the UK. The venue had to comply with stringent permanent building regulations in order to deliver a temporary facility with the feel of a permanent venue, which could act as a music arena.

The TFS was adapted to ensure that all of the facilities required to host concerts were available, with Arena Structures incorporating additional structures alongside the main TFS to house toilets, concessions, bars and other concert facilities. All of these structures were placed on a specially designed platform, constructed using 18 miles of scaffolding.<

PJR

Details: 14 March 2016

The LightPod was drawing a crowd. Manufactured by PJR, finished with Barrisol translucent facing material and utilising Anytronics' dynamic controls, LightPod can be installed as singly or grouped together. The total dimming and colour control of these T5 high output lamps is possible via DMX.www.anytronics.com

L-Acoustics

Details: 14 March 2016

L-Acoustics showed two self-powered two-way coaxial loudspeakers, the 108P and 112P, first seen at AES in New York last Autumn (see L&SI November 2005). Both combine the advantages of L Acoustics' proven coaxial point source technology with the convenience of self-powered performance and on-board digital signal processing.

Both 108P and 112P systems continue the proven coaxial technology lineage of L-Acoustics and the end result is natural, studio monitor-quality sound that is ideal for nearfield monitoring, proximity fill use, and small-to-medium-sized FOH applications.

Artistic Licence

Details: 14 March 2016

New on the Artistic Licence stand was Pixi-Flex, a flexible component for pixelated lighting effects, consisting of 16 individual pixels moulded onto a cable. Pixi-Flex is perfect for creating pixilated walls of light, similar to video walls, the difference being that Pixi-Flex can make three-dimensional shapes. Wayne Howell MD said that advance orders for this product had been huge.

SIEL '06

Details: 14 March 2016

The 24th edition of Siel took place at the Porte de Versailles, Paris, from 12-15 February. After the show, the organisers reported an (unaudited) record attendance of 29,825 visitors - an increase of 5.5% over 2005, with 5% of the visitors travelling from abroad to attend the show.

Clay Paky

Details: 14 March 2016

Clay Paky had plenty on show. The Alpha Wash 1200 is the most powerful washlight in the Alpha family. The optical system uses uniform CMY colour mixing that, together with a color wheel, with linear CTO and with a CTB filter, allows every chromatic combination to be obtained.

The extraordinary luminosity of the Alpha Spot HPE 1200 (see Technical Focus, L&SI February 2006) is guaranteed by the combination of a top performance optical unit and a 1200W discharge lamp. Features include a 10°- 40° linear zoom, a newly designed effects section and a full colour system.

The Alpha Spot 1200 is a 1200W effects projector with a 15° - 40° linear zoom, colour mixing, graphic system with 14 gobos and animation disc. The Alpha Spot 700 is a 700W effects projector which offers a remarkable price/performance ratio and brightness. The Alpha Wash 575 TH is a washlight offering a 'Top H

Entech '06

Details: 14 March 2016

Entech, Australia's major entertainment technology trade show, made its biennial appearance in mid-February at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Exhibitors occupied more floor space than at the 2004 show, although there were fewer large stands and fewer exhibitors from the lighting and sound industry. Several of the first-time exhibitors were from the audio-visual and rigging/lifting/height safety industries - areas not previously well represented at Entech.

Despite the increase in availability of budget domestic air fares, there was a noticeable absence of visitors from the more distant states of Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Although raw visitor numbers may have been down on those claimed at previous Entech shows, the consensus amongst exhibitors was that they were very pleased with the visitors that came to their stands.

Scott Davies receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, received a Lifetime Achievement award for his service to the DJ industry at the Mobile Beat DJ Show 2006, held in Las Vegas 21-23 February. The award was presented to Davies (centre) by Mobile Beat magazine publisher Bob Lindquist (left) and Mobile Beat Show Producer Mike Buonaccorso (right).

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TMB

Details: 14 March 2016

On the TMB stand, the digital festoon system and the Falcon range (including high-powered xenon searchlights, architectural and LED floodlights) were on display. TMB was also exhibiting the Pharos control system, which offers an all-in-one solution for the control of entertainment and LED lighting for architectural installations. The latest version of Designer software is also available for OS-X platforms and includes support for a variety of expansion modules for additional protocols and interfaces.

Tryka L.E.D.

Details: 14 March 2016

Tryka L.E.D. introduced several new LED luminaires, drivers and controllers at this year's show. The enhanced MR16-size Module 3 and Module 6 were unveiled, as well as the new AR111-size Module 12, marking the launch of the Tryka Easy-Link System. The powerful Module 36 has also been redesigned and is now supplied as standard in an IP67 version. The new Intelligent Drive Systems IDS-4 and IDS-12, first seen at PLASA '05, were also on display.

Rosco

Details: 14 March 2016

It's been five years since the last additions, but Rosco have introduced 15 new colours to the Supergel range (including more saturated blues, blue-greens, lavenders) and one diffusion. Since the acquisition of DHA, Rosco were promoting the X-Effects 3D projector, with dowser and DMX module.

Bytecraft Entertainment and Jands Electronics

Details: 14 March 2016

Although it's unusual to see products from European and North American manufacturers making their debut at a regional show, the time slot meant that several products seen in prototype at PLASA and LDI were first seen in their production versions at Entech. Bytecraft Entertainment displayed the first example of Strand Lighting's new Wallrack 24 x 2.5kW passively-cooled installation dimmer, while Jands Electronics showed the first production models of ETC's Source Four 70° and 90° spots, Vari*Lite's VL500D 1kW dimmable tungsten and VL500A 575W short arc versions, and Chroma-Q's ColorWeb.

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