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However, all eyes will be on the MLA Compact. Aimed at a wider range of touring and installed sound applications than the original MLA (Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array), in a smaller and lighter version, the MLA Compact delivers the groundbreaking cellular technology to a wider range of applications that do not require the full power and throw of the full-size MLA, or where a smaller, lighter system is required.

Sharing the same sonic attributes of the flagship MLA the new system's compact size (W: 788

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From 29-31 January 2013 the stand will be showcasing displayLED's digiLED MC & MK series, available in 5mm, 7mm, 10mm and 15mm. Over 8,000 of these lightweight LED modules have already been ordered by major AV rental companies, with users including Pete's Big TVs, Video Walltronics, CT UK, CT US, Ford Motor Company, Bruce Springsteen, Nike, Super Bowl, MVI Multivision, Kia Motor Company, Moo TV, Bloomberg, Blackberry and Black Entertainment Television (BET).

These modules bring a host of USPs and enable users to mix and match pixel pitches in the same screen. As well as being available in solid or mesh form (apart from the MK5), there are two mechanical versions, one which can produce curved screens and the standard straight s

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On the stand will be the highly successful LEDHead Batten2 which has become a major hit with installation and rental companies in the UK and Ireland. Fitted with 18 x 8W quad-colour LEDs it can be used as a conventional batten, pixel-mapped for stunning visual effects or employed as a cyclorama wash using the 'Cycwash' diffuser option.

Making its debut will be the LEDHead 3DPixelTube. This is a three-dimensional LED matrix system made up of LED tubes hung from a ceiling or truss. Each LED can be pixel-mapped to allow spectacular 3D effects.

Also featured on the stand will be a multi-function speaker cabinet which can be used as a single so

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"Moving back to studio market with Soundtracs was always something we planned to do," says James Gordon, DiGiCo's managing director. "The challenge was developing products with the right technology that would offer something revolutionary.

"There have been lots of technology shifts in the last few years and we saw this as a great opportunity, but we needed to partner with the right

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On 29th January, John Stark, senior director of collaborative visual solutions will speak about content control and management across remote workspaces. 30th January sees Christie address wi-fi standards and projection technology in corporate environments with an address by George Tsintzouras, senior director product management of business products.Both seminars will be delivered in English, last approx. 30 minutes and anyone interested should arrive at the Christie on-stand reception five minutes before the designated start time.

29 / 12.30 -Content Management across remote workspaces

30 /10.00 - Wi-fi standards and

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Show director Roger Fox, announcing the expansion of the ABTT Theatre Show 2013 said, "We are literally turning the show around this year and making use of the large, welcoming entrance hall at the other end of the Truman Brewery building. The new entrance, off Dray Walk, provides direct access down to a new spa

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MATRIX88 is billed as an audio system that not only provides zoning, grouping and overall paging, but also lets you to remotely control the music programme on each individual zone.

MATRIX88 features eight music source inputs and eight audio zone outputs, together with two inputs to connect BM8X8 paging consoles and one input for each audio zone with

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EN 54 is the European Standard for voice alarm and fire alarm system applications, and this announcement will see specific versions of Tannoy's CVS and DVS Series models being made available which are fully tested for compliance with EN 54 standards, for specification in the increasing number of projects that require this.

The new EN 54 versions of the in-ceiling CVS 4 Micro, CVS 4, CVS 6, and the wall mounted DVS 4t and the DVS 6t take advantage of the latest technologies available to comply with the latest legislation, as well as maintaining the hallmark of build quality and sonic performance that customers have come to expect from Tannoy loudspeaker systems.

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Showing alongside the 'standard' rectangular tile based Pixled screens - which will include F-4, F-6 and F-10 - new floor based modules will be on display plus the popular transparent and flexible Linx curtain modules - available in 9, 12, 18, 25, 30 and 37 mm pixel pitches.

Also highlighted are the inventive LED surface strips including the newly launched F-24 strip.

Lastly - but by no means least - Pixled demonstrates its 'bread-and-butter' LED surfaces - high definition screens producing accurate and vivid colours, impressive output and high contrast ratios ... available in in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm versions.

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Robert Juliat's new TIBO family is now complete and presents a fully interchangeable range of modular fixtures which provides a complete solution to any lighting need.

"This is where Robert Juliat's Creative Concept Light comes in," explains sales director Claus Spreyer. "Imagine seven notes of music - how many ways they can be combined to obtain different variations of style and rhythm to generate a plethora of different emotions. Similarly, the Tibo range provides a wide range of component opti

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Meyer Sound's new CAL column array loudspeaker provides precise coverage control and exceptional speech clarity while minimizing unwanted reflections, says the company. Live demonstrations of CAL and its beam steering capabilities will show visitors "the remarkable intelligibility it provides for audiences in stadiums and other acoustically challenging environments".

The CAL demo at ISE will be controlled using an iPad interface and driven by the D-Mitri digital platform on an AVB (audio video bridging) network - the new non-proprietary networking standard for low-latency audio and video data transport.

Users of Meyer Sound M Series loudspeakers will be pleased to l

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Charcoalblue will kick off sponsorship this spring as the TMA's Touring Symposium takes place at the Congress Centre in central London on Wednesday 6 March.

The TMA's premier annual event has established itself as the key forum for debate on the development of the UK touring industry. It provides a unique opportunity for venue managers, producers and directors to discuss and determine the environment and practical operation of their sector. Last year's Symposium attracted a record breaking 238 delegates from all over the UK.

"The TMA is delighted to have secured a three-year partnership with Charcoalblue," says David Brownlee, general manager of the Theatrical Management Associ

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Kramer Electronics is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analogue and digital audio, video and computer signal management products for the ProAV industry. ComQi (formed from the merger of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii) is a leading digital in-venue media management company.

The agreement provides Kramer Electronics with exclusive manufacturing, sales and marketing rights for ComQi's (MiniCom Digital Signage) media distribution products, and allows Kramer to provide an end-to-end digital media solution encompassing media distribution, network management, content management and proof-of-performance, on various digital signage platforms, such as mobile web and computer

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Gray, of London-based lighting creator Renegade, specified 24 pure-beam Sharpys to create a high impact welcome for 1600 A-list guests at the Turbine Hall party to celebrate the release of Sam Mendes's James Bond film Skyfall.

The Sharpys were positioned pointing directly toward to entrance, shooting piercing shafts of light down The Bridge at arriving guests, taking advantage of Sharpys brightness usually achievable only with far greater wattages than its 189W rating, and the fixture's ability to produce a perfectly parallel, laser-like beam with an incredible output of 59,760 lx at 20m.

"I've been a long term user of Clay Paky luminaires for these sort of shows as well as for all my Kasabian concer

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As has now become custom, Marenghi placed a moving light into each of the 32 capsules on the London Eye and once again turned to the CRMX Technology to provide the critical wirele

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Together, these raised nearly 2m Euros for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The events - staged at the Albert Schultz Ice Hall in Vienna and the Postpalast in Munich - were attended by a glittering guest list of leading business people, politicians, celebrities and sports personalities, and featured a wide variety of live performers.

Robe SRO and Swiss distributors Signal also contributed directly to both events, with the provision of 12 additional Robin LEDBeam 100 fixtures for both concerts.

Weinhardt's designs varied slightly to take into account the different venues, but the essence was to be as adaptable as possible to make sure that all the act

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Boasting a stunning 3.9mm pixel pitch, X3 is Lighthouse's highest resolution LED screen to date and opens up a new world of creative possibilities for the indoor rental and staging market. X3 addresses the needs of a variety of disciplines including set and stage designers, concert touring and television shows producers and shows design specialists and is destined to become the preferred choice for the market, says the company.

Developed in conjunction with XL Video, a leading player in the AV rental and staging business, X3 combines Lighthouse's processing and a sophisticated mechanical design developed by XL Video, resulting in a unique curable and flexible joint structure that allows the screen to be shape

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ISE has been located in Amsterdam for eight of its 10 years. Its previous contract with the RAI - one of the world's most successful convention venues - ran until 2016. This has now been extended for a further three years.

"Extending our contract with the RAI provides certainty for all of our event's stakeholders: associations, exhibitors, visitors and press," explains Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events.

"The RAI has invested heavily in infrastructure and facilities over the past two years, and this programme will continue in the future, further enhancing the venue and making it the clear choice for ISE for the foreseeable future."

ISE is also announcing changes to its dates

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The versatile FX-200s were specified by lighting and visuals designer Ed Warren from Next Level Lights.

The band has been touring for the last three years with various different arrangements of tungsten lightsources over and around the stage as an integral part of the lighting rig.

Earlier in this tour, Warren introduced LED festoon lighting, going from the stage and reaching right out into the audience ... and he wanted to take this up another level and add another dynamic and adaptable lightsource to the mix - enter the FX-200.

He had seen the product in action at various festivals over the summer and thought it ideal for the next evolution of his desig

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CORE Lighting specialises in battery-powered, wirelessly controlled LED lighting fixtures designed for instant illumination anywhere - events, parties and any other production where lighting fixtures need to be distributed over a wide area, and unsightly power and data cabling must be kept to an absolute minimum. On show will the Point15, Point20 and Point30 fixtures, all RGB-W, and the high-output Flood30, a white LED equivalent to a 750W tungsten spotlight, IP65 rated for outdoor use.

Visitors to the White Light Stand will also get a look at new products from PR Lighting, including the XLED336, a small and super bright LED moving light. The

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On Monday 28 January, ISE celebrated its 10th edition with a widely lauded opening keynote address by renowned cyber-illusionist Marco Tempest, followed by a 10th Birthday Party at which some of ISE's founding exhibitors - those companies that have supported all 10 shows since Integrated Systems Europe began in Geneva in 2004 - were honoured in a special presentation. The celebrations were preceded by three pre-show conferences and over 1,200 people attended the Monday events

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Whether you are a seasoned campaigner in the entertainment sector or a student considering the live events industry as a career, the PLASA PDP is an unmissable opportunity to learn new skills, watch new product demonstrations, and meet some of the most respected practitioners in the business.

Kicking off is Adam Bennette, Technical Director of ETC Europe, who leads a discussion about how to design new systems that support both tungsten and LED lighting in a rational and sustainable way. Requirements for Data and Power Infrastructures for LED Stage Lighting is a seminar where audience participation is an important part of the process so system designers, technical managers from thea

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In addition to the introduction of an expanded two-day conference, allowing for more debate, keynote speeches and networking, the conference organisers have announced a new location - The Jumeirah Emirates Tower Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Taking place on 10-11 March 2013, the Dynamic Events Conference is aimked at those involved in the production, delivery and broadcast of global one-off events.

This year's confirmed speakers at Dynamic Events 2013 include Piers Shepherd, Sakchin Bessette, Marc Schneider, Tim Dunn, Dave Crump, Scott Willsallen, Jerry Appelt and Hamish Hamilton. The conference is being sponsored by an array of companies including Sennheiser, Clay Paky, Martin Professional, Optocore,

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The showstopper was the new InvisiBezel LCD panel cover, demonstrated (with and without the bezel cover) via a 2 x 2 display of 46" LCD panels. Passers-by, captivated by the display, massed to witness how this media could be reduced from a standard 5mm bezel width to a virtually seamless 1mm with the help of the dnp 'super narrow bezel' panels. These can be mounted on top of standard LCD screens and at the same time protect the panels from scratches.

According to global sales & marketing manager S°ren Kraemmergaard, there were several differentiators embedded in the dnp system which give it a competitive edge.

"The pixels can be optically stretched at the edge of the panel via