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The luminaires will be initially available in three varieties: Lustr+, Daylight and Tungsten, bringing brilliant colours, low heat and even more energy-saving efficiency to all types of buildings.

Just like ETC's Desire Lustr+, the Source Four LED Lustr+ offers a complete palette of colours, thanks to the Selador x7 Color System. Meanwhile, Source Four LED Tungsten and Daylight produce maximum brightness at the respective warm (3000K) and cool white (5600K) colour temperatures. Each offers the same projection-quality beam.

Also on show will be ETC's Sensor3 Power Control system, which addresses the changi

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The DS-8000 is an 8 input, 32 output self-contained audio distribution system with an auto switching power-supply, while the new MC2 S Series studio amplifiers - the S Series - are designed for use in the most demanding studio monitoring environments.

Also on show at PLASA Focus: Leeds will be the Blue Sky 5.1 Monitor Speakers, Aviom Digital Snakes, ASL Digital Intercom and a range of beyerdynamic headphones and headsets, all optimised for use in a broadcast environment. These will include the DT 100 and 200 broadcast headset range for on-air news and sports commentaries together with the DT 297 headset, offering excellent isolation from ambient noise, a single detachable cable and pivoting gooseneck microph

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Products from CITC FX include the Little Blizzard SP DMXSnow Machine, a whisper quiet, high quality and industry standard which can run continuously without overheating. It has a flake size adjustment paddle, two-speed motor, remote control and DMX on-board. Full digital volume control adds precision to DMX or remote control with 25' cord (7.62m). The round opening increases output 20%.

The CITC FX Super Shotmax Confetti Cannon has a virtually continuous output without CO2 or loud bangs.

CITC FX Bubble Max Auto Fill System is also featured. This new product in the bubble machine industry can continuously produce bubbles for days, w

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The CometFlame, a stadium effect launched in 2011 which produces flames up to 6m high. It fires for five seconds at a time and can be set to fire in high frequency or at preselected intervals. Furthermore, the flame can be set at five different firing angles - 45, 22, 0, 22 and 45 degrees - to create stunning effects. Six colour fluids are available: red, green, yellow, blue, purple and orange.

In addition there will be the MVS Hazer - Multi Venue System; G-Force 2 Smoke Machine; and the Chameleon, which fires spectacular quick flame balls and consistent straight flames, adjustable up to 4m, available in red or natural.

Full information on these products as well

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CAST's stand design will feature a slot-car racetrack that pit two people against each other in a head-to-head race: both racers will try to beat the realtime speed of BlackTrax. The racetrack itself is projected from above and the entire stand will be bursting with BlackTrax-filled interactivity involving lighting, spatial audio, projections, automated scenery, and giving the audience a fully immersive entertainment experience.

The racetrack will be controlled by a 22" touchscreen mounted on a podium. You control all of the action and BlackTrax will determine the race time of each car, and the winner. Each race winner will be entered into a raffle for prizes, and the fastest racer each day wins a daily grand prize. Every racer will be given a link to a

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Also showing is the Chroma-Q range of LED lighting solutions. Latest additions include the new Studio Force D (6,100K CCT daylight) and V (3,000K-6,100K CCT variable) white light sources.

Other exclusive brands represented at the show include GLP and PixelRange LED lighting solutions, the Green Hippo media servers range, CM Entert

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See Green Hippo at PLASA Focus: Leeds - Stand S-E1 (with AC-ET)

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Also on show will be the SmartLine battens - available in 4 and 6ft lengths and featuring individually mappable LEDs - and the PixelLine battens, available in 2, 4 and 6ft lengths, and fully programmable in blocks of 6 LEDs. Both SmartLine and PixelLine feature the brand new, space-saving fold flat yoke.

Also on display will be PixelSmart - a new generation PAR can-style fixture featuring 12 quad LEDs plus 13 XPGs, all individually controllable; QPar is a PAR can-style fixture featuring 12 quad LEDs

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The PT-6 high-performance line array unit has been specially developed to offer both powerful coverage and easy set-up, says the company. Sporting a twin coaxial speaker construction, it contains 6 x 6.5" long excursion neodymium and 3 x 1.4" compression drivers with a specially developed HF phase EQ.

The PT-6 can be stand-mounted, stacked or flown and used in a wide range of venues such as festival tents, clubs, open-air events and concert halls. For more power and greater flexibility, up to

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"I think I can safely say Artistic Licence has just enjoyed its most successful ARC show to date," enthuses company founder, Wayne Howell. "This year, we exhibited as Artistic Licence Integration, which is our projects division. The response has been overwhelming, firmly establishing our integration credentials in the buildings management arena - a sector that we now consider core to our business."

Emphasising the diversity of markets for which the compan

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Alongside these elegant little loudspeakers will be a selection of products picked from the White range. The 4S and 5S are equally small loudspeakers, designed for visual and acoustical integration into fixed applications.

Oran Burns and Steve Jones from the d&b GB Education and Application Support team will be offering visitors the chance to attend two seminars as part of the show's free Professional Development Programme. On Tuesday 17 April, Can you hear me at the Back? presented by Oran Burns , will explore how to get the sound you've lovingly nurtured through the console to every seat in the house. On Wednesday 18 April, Steve Jones will look at what methods can be us

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These are all in Robe's eco-conscious Robin range - with the emphasis on smaller, brighter, lighter and utilising genuinely more energy efficient technologies - underlining Robe's 'Think of the Future - consider Nature initiative. All of the products also use high powered RGBW LEDs.

The Robin DLX Spot is an RGBW LED Spot moving head, its smooth and seamless colour mixing achieved by using the RGBW LED system, with a virtual colour wheel and a series of pre-programmed 'real' whites at 2700, 3200, 5600 and 8000 degrees Kelvin.

To complement and widen the already comprehensive Robin range, Robe launches the DLF which is a fresnel wash fixture. This is aimed at theatre, TV and all professional markets needing very versatile fresnel style lights.

It has a zoom t

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The highlight of the company's presence at the show will be a completely new product group, the R-range, which takes Alcons' pro-ribbon cylindrical projection and coupling behaviour in new and different directions and brings the benefits of this technology to applications not previously served, says the company.

Another innovation is a new Q-series model. A completely new pro-ribbon transducer platform has been developed specifically for this system, which will bring the modular line-source column concept to acoustically challenging rooms in a new form.

The production version of the BC332 self-contained cardioid subwoofer system will be on show, which features newly designed woofers -

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High End Systems and Arcus will be demonstrating the capabilities of automated and digital lighting with an interactive display and hands-on opportunities. Visitors to the stand will have opportunities to fully experience the power and capabilities of High End Systems lighting controllers and fixtures.

Continuing the development of digital lighting, High End Systems will feature the new DLV Digital Light. This addition an already substantial portfolio represents the next evolution in creative, video-based lighting, says the company. Built on the same industry standard software as the DL.3 Digital Light and Axon Media Server, the DLV bri

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RMSAnywhere is a completely new build software-package, which operates entirely online. It allows for easy, safe access over the internet to all data needed for planning and calculating equipment, crew and transports.

There will be no need to install anything locally, an internet connection and a browser is all you need to work with RMSAnywhere.

RMSAnywhere supports Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. This also allows Mac-users to use the software without any problems.

(Jim Evans)

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The AC-ET stand will provide the EMEA tradeshow unveiling of the new Jands Vista L5 flagship media and lighting control console. The design includes a 21" HD Wacom pen tablet display, which makes it easy to manage today's mix of moving lights, media servers and LEDs. To celebrate the launch, there is a competition to win a MacBook Pro running the Vista v2 software (www.jandsvista.com/L5). A selection of other models from the extensive Vista control range will also be featured.

Also showing on the AC-ET stand is the Chroma-Q range of LED lighting solutions. Latest additions include the new Studio Force D (6,100K CCT daylight) and V (3,000K - 6,100K CCT variable) white light sources.

Both versions are

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Nashville is the latest event to be launched under the PLASA Focus banner, and follows the hugely successful PLASA Focus: Austin, held in February of this year. The current series of North American regional events are modelled after PLASA Focus: Leeds (UK), which, in its third year, topped 2500 attendees.

PLASA Focus: Nashville 2012 will bring regional entertainment technology communities together to do business and network in a relaxed and friendly setting. While regional exhibitors and visitors are set to benefit from the new event, PLASA Focus: Nashville will also give those involved the opportunity to mix with a wider audience than has ever been possible before as PLASA Focus: Nashville will

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The GCC region's longest-running trade convention for sound, lighting and AV professionals is expected to pack a serious visual punch as industry heavyweights, including Clay Paky, Robe and Martin Professional host dynamic theatres in an attempt to consolidate market share in the region.

Rudolph Anand, sales manager for the Informa exhibition, emphasises the significant upturn in the lighting sector this year, with TechnoPro (the PR Lighting distributors) taking a massive stand measuring around 1000sq.m. "PALME is experiencing an enormous amount of interest from lighting companies, and of course we also have LOBO once again presenting their

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"This is not a decision we have taken lightly," comments Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events. "However, the response from exhibitors to our 2012 show has been overwhelmingly positive and, in the end, we felt we had no option but to expand our footprint for 2013.

"This extra space will allow us to accommodate those 2012 exhibitors who have not yet rebooked for next year, as well as new companies w

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Being seen for the first time is Doughty's all steel Beam Clamp which, with a wide adjustment range of up to 200mm, makes a flexible and versatile rigging point for hoisting equipment, pulley blocks or loads. With a forged eye and a central threaded spindle for easy attachment and safe and secure grip, the Beam Clamp has a safe working load of 1000kg.

Complementing Doughty's Quick Trigger range of clamps, the Baby Quick Trigger clamp is intended for use on smaller truss sizes, adjustable to diameters of 25mm up to 38mm. With TUV approval pending, the Baby Quick Trigger clamp will be available in polished aluminium or satin black.

Doughty is using ProLight+Sound (Hall 9.0, stand E91) to preview its new, lightweight spring Pa

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New features and New Hardware will also be on show, including I/O panels and the latest in 3G HD/SDI input cards as well as requested features such as keystone on each layer and a new Tap Tempo feature in Beat Bridge. Several new effects and Generators have also been added.

"Prolight and Sound is a great opportunity for us to catch up with our users both old and new and showcase the new features and improvements we have. We are looking forward to seeing our distributors from around the world at this key show and are excited to be sharing a stand with our exclusive German distributors. This allows us to show

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The Battle of the Hogs competition showcases the showmanship, timing and talent of Wholehog programmers and operators. Each participant will have 90 seconds to perform on the main console in the performance section of the High End Systems / Arcus booth. Utilizing state of the art lighting equipment such as Technospot, TechnoArc, trackspot Bolt and DLV Digital Lights, the contestants will demonstrate their individual playback abilities on a Road Hog Full Boar lighting console. Each round will feature various tracks of music to ensure the battles are energetic and fierce.

The competition will take place daily from 21-23 March at the following times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm and

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This latest innovation from Pixled is a truly 'all-round' 10.4 mm pitch screen surface populated with three in one SMD chips that can be used indoors, outdoors or be rigged horizontally - and covered - to become a dynamic dancefloor and under-floor or stage effect.

The standard F-10 i/o tile is fully Indoor use ready. It is a mesh surface and therefore transparent, and excellent for creative indoor work including scenic elements - and also for IMAG displays. The tile dimensions are 50 x 50 cm each of which is super lightweight at only 7 Kg! (28 Kg/sqm)

For outdoor use, Pixled offers optional 'clickable outdoor shaders' which are quickly fitted onto the mesh tiles and include blank panels to 'close' the modules an