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14 March 2016

Building on the success of Pandoras Box Version 5.0 launched at PLASA last fall, over 50 distinct improvements and upgrades have been added, including Media Encryption, 3D Warping, and a new Matrix Patcher.

"The new user-friendly Version 5.1 software package makes Pandoras Box a yet more powerful creative tool, uniting state-of-the-art rendering technology with intuitive live media and show control," says the company.

Features and improvements include:

New Matrix Patcher: Relocate individual pixels for creative setups when working with conventional LED processors, e.g. Barco, Daktronics, Galaxia/Winvision etc. A time-saver for repositioning pixels, even with unconventional LED fixture shapes.

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For the first time, say the organisers, four separate, focused events (The ARC Show, Interiors LDN, kbb LDN and DX) will combine to serve the broad sourcing needs of these key specifiers.

Brand director Andrew Vaughan commented, "Each year we work closely with the lighting design community and take on board their insights to ensure we deliver the right event for the industry, therefore our commitment to strengthen our relationship with mondo*arc will only serve to make the 2013 event its best ever. By developing our content we were able to deliver a fantastic 2012 event which saw an increase in audience groups such as architects and lighting designers

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The Ghost has been designed so that the built-in features which have made Lectern Company lecterns so popular have not been compromised, says the company. It has a 7" HD monitor, shock mounted microphone sockets, cable management system and an LED uplighter. These have all been carefully incorporated into the slim and elegant design.

The Ghost will be on stand 1-H11 at PLASA 2012 together with The Lectern Company's other designs.

(Claire Beeson)

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MAC Viper Profile features a highly efficient optical system that outperforms market-leading profiles in the 1200-watt range. With over 26000 lumens of power from a 1000-watt HID source, it is convincingly brighter than 1200-watt fixtures and also outperforms them in terms of speed and compactness.

The MAC Viper AirFX a highly versatile beam, effects and wash luminaire in one and a whole new categ

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14 March 2016

The Media Series features five models, from the smallest 5" to the larger 2 x 6" - all purpose designed for small to medium sized projects requiring distributed systems.

The Series is designed to offer RCF's signature sound quality, with the customary controlled bass response, incredible vocal clarity and high frequency definition.

The design and look of the Media Series is consistent with the higher power Compact and H Series models, while various installation options - from an elegant swivel bracket to easy-to-install wall mou

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14 March 2016

The new Bose ControlSpace SP-24 simplifies audio DSP for 2x4 installed and portable applications by offering two methods of configuration based on user preference and loudspeaker type.

Fast system setup is achieved using front-panel LCD menus and controls, which offer a basic method of configuration for systems using Bose loudspeakers. Factory-installed Bose loudspeaker equalisation curves are selectable, together with common routing configurations. Additional settings, such as gain and delay, are also available from the front panel for basic system tuning.

Using the SP-24 Editor software, additional signal processing parameters are available for system equalisation and optimisation. For unique signal routing and processing configurations, or whe

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14 March 2016

A key element of the Harting product family is the Han-Modular building-block concept, which allows connector inserts for audio, video, data and power signals to be combined in three different housing variants - Han B, Han-Eco and Han-Yellock - offering a choice of characteristics in terms of weight, resistance to damage, potential for cable trunking drag-through and cost.

New additions to the award-winning Han-Yellock series of rugged rectangular connectors include Han-Yellock10: a smaller form-factor device that can accommodate a wide range of inserts, allowing signal types including RJ45 Ethernet data, fibre optics, 10-40 A power and hybrid mixed power and data.

The larger Han-Yellock 30 and 60 housings can now accommodate 25- and 48-way

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14 March 2016

Two new compact moving spots, Chauvet Professional Q-Spot 460-LED and Professional Q-Spot 360-LED, are eco-friendly, cost-effective fixtures for smaller entertainment and hospitality venues or any space that demands a steadfast, stress-free performance.

Both fixtures include a highly efficient patented optical system, a 16-degree beam angle, an easy-access gobo door, and shutter and strobe functions. Lightweight and easy-to-hang, the fixtures operate quietly, ha

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Unofficially regarded as the kick-off to Ibiza's summer season, around 20,000 punters attended the event, enjoying 20 hours of non-stop music from a line-up which included Wally Lopez, Juanjo Martín, Carl Cox, Dubfire, plus legendary live bands Orbital, and Rumanos Premiesky who performed a world premiere of their live show.

"Most DJs and producers performing at Space demand an Allen & Heath mixer, as they appreciate the Xone sound quality that Allen & Heath is renowned for," comments Eva Thullen from Spanish distributor, Lexon.

Recently at Space, other Xone products have been spotted, including John Digweed and the Xone:DB4 FX mixer at Carl Cox's Revolution p

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14 March 2016

In the finale of a day-long series of events (collectively known as Sparks Will Fly: Essex) the action moved to Hyland Park where local sound company Event Sound & Light (ESL) fielded the largest combined RCF TT+ PA system yet seen in the UK. The company was working alongside Chelmsford City Council, who were responsible for staging the event, and their production company, Walk The Plank, who devised the concept for the pageant, closing event and street theatre style performance.

ESL director Paul Galley confirms that to equip a main stage measuring 50m wide, 2m deep and 2m high they supplied a pair of 7.5m high V-mast towers to hang six active TTL55-A line array elements per side, with three RCF TTS56-A double 21in subwoofers. In addition the company featured centre fill ground stack

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14 March 2016

The PLASA Rigging Conference is delighted to confirm that the conference will close with 'Question Time' hosted by Alan Jacobi LVO, MD of Unusual Rigging.

An iconic figure in the world of rigging, Alan's involvement with the Rigging Conference dates back to its inception, as conference consultant Chris Higgs explains, "Alan Jacobi (AJ) opened the inaugural PLASA Rigging Conference in 2010 in his inimitable style but sadly wasn't able to join us last year. I was therefore delighted that he agreed immediately to host the closing Q&A session this year. Alan is an inspirational character to many of us and someone who I have no doubt will again ask insightful questions, act as question mast

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Christian Poulsen, DPA's CEO, says, "We are excited to be exhibiting at the PLASA show this year with the UK being one of our key markets. With the new d:fine headset, d:facto vocal and d:vote instrument microphones, we are raising the bar for good sound in challenging environments, where DPA microphones have already set the standard for headset and miniature mics for many years. DPA's long list of fantastic references within theatre, broadcast, lives and installation environments proves the unique combination of high sound quality and reliability."

DPA will show its expanded d:fine series of headset microphones that recently won Live Des

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14 March 2016

PLASA's new regional trade show model, first seen in Austin and Nashville, and making its way to Stamford on 12 & 13 November, 2012, has been designed to bring manufacturers, regional dealers and end users together in a way that has never before been possible.

"PLASA believes that dealers play a vitally important role in the progression of the industry as a whole and should be represented and supported alongside manufacturers, at any PLAS

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14 March 2016

ZEP is a new LED profile spotlight featuring a powerful new 150W white LED engine that offers high light output yet low power consumption. Available in warm white (3200K) and cool white (6000K) versions, ZEP is based on Juliat's long-established 600SX range, uses the familiar SX double condenser optics system and is available in three zoom ranges - 643SX 28/54?, 644SX 16/35? and 641SX 11/26?.

TIBO is an innovative, compact, lightweight versatile profile spotlight, featuring an entirely new compact design that mates either an LED or tungsten lightsource to a unique optical design that offers two zoom ranges in one single fixture. In LED form, Tibo uses a 75W white LED array

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MediaMaster Pro 3.0 is the latest version of the software that powers ArKaos' complete range of media servers, and which can also be used to turn any powerful computer - Mac or PC - into a fully-fledged media server capable of running live or programmed HD video shows.

"A key feature of MediaMaster Pro 3.0 is the ArKaos Video Mapper extension, which allows easy mapping and masking of video onto irregularly shaped surfaces, whether that be an unusually shaped screen or an entire building. The Mapping Editor provides a fast, intuitive user interface complete with undo/redo implementation, making creating even the most complex maps a breeze," says the company.

"The ArKaos Stage media s

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14 March 2016

The ilumo has been in full production since the New Year and was designed from a 'wish list' of features that leading industry specialists required in an LED fixture.

In addition to motorised zoom with a narrow 8-degree beam angle, the ilumo has been designed to be ultra quiet in operation with smooth dimming and anti-flicker LED control; so important for TV studio and theatre applications.

The Crossfade Engine allows users to transition between different colours of the fixture's inbuilt colour palettes without outputting the intermediate colours in the list during the fade.

Colour Match allows the user to exactly define the primary RGB colours that are mixed when using the fixture in colour calibrated modes. This feature solves one of the most common problems wi

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The A8 uses 37 RGBW multi-chip LEDs capable of creating both deeply saturated and restrained pastel colours in a beam that can be zoomed from 4? to 48?. The LEDs can also be individually controlled for dramatic beam effects. The A8 is easy to set-up, offering both three-pin and five-pin DMX systems for fuss-free integration into any wired lighting system, plus a built-in wireless DMX receiver.

The larger A12 fixture will be shown in new Tunable White form, using a combination of warm white and cool white LEDs to create a high-output white light fixture

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The INCAND-Air is a high power LED based downlight system developed for retrofitting into the mounting hardware of existing high power downlights, or for use as a complete luminaire for new installations.

It features a specifically developed LED light engine that is capable of producing beautiful, high CRI whites of any CCT and accurately replicates the colour temperature shift that is characteristic of traditional theatre lamps when dimmed. INCAND-AIR has the benefit of an ability to produce not only excellent whites, but rich, vivid colours and RGB.

The INCAND-Air High powered LED luminaries and AirLED control electronics were developed and designed in Australia with our technology partner Lumascape.

AIR technology allows your LED luminaire to respond in an a

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14 March 2016

The soul of the DAVE 12 G3 is the LD LECC DSP digital signal processor, which controls all important system functions. It includes specially amplitude and low-latency optimised crossovers, separate equalisers and limiters for the bass, mid, and treble frequency ranges, and a dynamic compressor that controls the subwoofer according to volume and provides for increased punch at low volumes.

The professional full range of features

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"The new style programme forms a roadmap for the next twelve months in theatre, live concert and touring, live events and installed environments. PLASA 2012 continues to be the place where pace setters converge to share expertise and ideas, and we are delighted by the concentration of talent coming to London this September, it is simply phenomenal. Anyone wishing to

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14 March 2016

Four loudspeaker families are presented: the shiny new STM Series of modular line array cabinets, scalable for audiences from 1,000 to 100,000; the GEO S12 all-purpose compact line array; the radical 45° N-12 stage monitors, shaped like a wedge of Brie; and the classic PS Series, industry standards for nearly 20 years.

But in prime position at PLASA is Nexo's NUAR or Universal Amp Rack, filled with technological innovation and functionality. This is a scalable amplification solution for all Nexo concert systems, encouraging inventory standardisation among NEXO users and facilitating cross-hire opportunities.

The Nexo Universal Amp Rack contains two NXAMP4x4 amplifiers, a new Digital Patch U

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"We think this is a blank canvas that event organisers are really going to enjoy," says Carol Scott, director of sales and marketing, Tait Technologie

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Cygnus provides more than five times the brightness of comparable products thanks to a proprietary design featuring 48 or 96 (depending on the model) CREE LEDs in a quad package for ultra-high lumen density and virtually rainbow-free shadows, says the company.

"With the new interchangeable lenses, users can quickly switch between very narrow (16°) or medium flood (24°) patterns, without losing brightness or clarity of light. 100% colour consistency between multiple fixtures is made possible by Wybron's proprietary colour balancing software.

A true dimming ratio over 200,000:1 gives extremely smooth fading even at low intensity levels. Both RGBW and Variable White fixtures feature a high

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The low profile and versatile hardware options make it ideal for installation under balconies in theatres, on poles for conferences and as a line array for larger venues. The TP62R is fitted with 2x 6" high efficiency drivers and a 1.7" rotatable, horn loaded compression driver. The compression driver uses a variable dispersion controller to enable the user to switch between conventional and line array modes.

This and many other products from the MilTec range including speakers, lightweight amplifiers and signal processing will be on view on stand number 1-F1.

(Claire Beeson)