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Over the last year, PLASA has been working closely with the industry and a range of government bodies to develop a scheme that will not only serve the specific needs of the industry, but also achieve national recognition.

Rigging assessors are currently undertaking assessment pilots to demonstrate that they meet the standards within the National Rigging Certificate, and each assessor is also working towards achieving an A1 Award - the nationally recognised award in assessment.

Rigging Assessors and members of the Rigging Advisory Group will be present on the PLASA Stand

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Exact visitor figures will be released in due course, following the independent ABC Audit of the figures. However, early indications are that PLASA '06 may even have surpassed last year's PLASA Show (which was memorable for its frenetic business activity) with a notable increase in visitor numbers, and a very strong international attendance.

Many of the exhibitors that the PLASA Media team spoke to across during the four days of the show praised both the quality of the customers they had been seeing, and the large numbers of international visitors from all around of the world. Despite a relatively 'quiet' S

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In voting on these awards, dealers are asked to consider such areas as accessibility, staff knowledge and professionalism, timely responses, accuracy, and problem solving abilities.

The 2006 finalists for Customer Service Awards are as follows: Manufacturers with 1-6 employees: Doug Fleenor Design, L.E. Nelson Sales Corp., and Selecon USA; Manufacturers with 7-25 employees: Lighting & Electronics, Pathway Connectivity, and SSRC; Manufacturers with over 25 employees:Apollo Design Technology, Electronic Theatre Controls, and Rosco Laboratories.

Finalists for the 2006 Ma

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The first scheme will see the labelling of equipment by ISCE members so that customers will be safe in the knowledge that their system has been installed by a qualified bona fide company. The second initiative involves the training of technicians in the techniques and effectiveness of induction loop technology, ensuring that installed systems work to their maximum effectiveness.

Complementary to this, the Institute has launched a Do It Yourself test instrument project for those engineers involved in the provision and maintenance of sound reinforcement and induction loop systems. In the experience of the Institute too many induction l

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Switchcraft offers interconnect solutions in many industries including audio, medical, broadcast, process control, harsh environment, transportation and others. Products include a wide variety of connectors, jacks and plugs, moulded cable assemblies, jackpanels and patchbays, and switches. To further enhance its role in the harsh environment industry, Switchcraft acquired the Conxall Corporation in 1999. Conxall provides both standard and custom solutions for environmentally sealed connector an

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Asimetrik in Turkey received the award for 'Most Improved Territory in Europe', whilst EAD from China was awarded 'Most Improved Territory in Asia'; 'Most Improved Territory in Latin America' went to Masteraudio from Argentina, and Canada's Erikson Pro received 'Most Improved Territory in North America'. The most prestigious award went to American Music & Sound, which was presented with 'Distributor of the Year'.

"We are extremely pleased with the effort our distributors have made over our fiscal year and are proud to honour their achievements with these awards. Particular mention must go to our American distributor, who not only achieved the biggest increase in sales, but was presented with 'Distr

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Bandit general manager at the Knoxville facility, J.R. Sander comments, "Easyjob has an uncomplicated and informative navigator window. It is easy to enter and modify information for new projects and workshop information. The date flexibility of equipment look-up is also very easy to access, adjust and to use to make decisions."

Bandit director of computer resources Jim

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The whole system was designed and manufactured in house, pooling skills from the company's technical, marketing, production and engineering departments. The game featured Codemasters' ToCA 3 Honda 2006, racing Civic saloon cars that zoomed around the famous Brand's Hatch circuit. The Challenge - recording the fastest of three lap times - proved a popular respite from the hustle and bustle of the exhibition.

The quic

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Introduced in late 2003, Light Relief Yellow #313 is part of Rosco's Supergel range of colour filters and was developed with the help of Fisher, co-founder, along with the late Tony Gottelier, of the industry charity that supports lighting designers with personal difficulties.

"What is so great about Rosco's support for Light Relief through Light Relief Yellow 313 is that it will continue to support Light Relief for years to come," says Fisher. "That kind of commitment to the industry and the people who work in it is what has always marked out Rosco. We in the UK really value Rosco's innovative way of helping Light Relief to answer the needs of people in the ligh

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During the negotiations, Mr. Raymond Wong, managing director of Martin Professional Hong Kong, acknowledged Shanghai Theatre Academy's reputation as one of the most popular universities in China thanks to its long history, well-facilitated infrastructure and large number of qualified professionals.

Under the guiding principles of education, and based on mutual benefit and respect, Martin and STA have achieved consensus on lab developments and use of ST

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The draft standard describes the types of cable to be used to interconnect products that comply with ANSI E1.11-2004 (DMX512-A) or with USITT DMX512/1990 in permanent installations. The description includes definitions of acceptable cable and connector types and the ways in which they may be used. The draft standard and its supporting public review materials are available at ESTA has also said that the Control Protocols Working Group has started work on a new standard: BSR E1.37-200x-Additional Mess

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EAW international sales manager, Sean Martin reports, "What's amazing about the NT Series is that in almost every case, it inspires people sufficiently for them to ring us up to tell us how pleased they are with the product.Habitual EAW customers are used to dealing with high quality product, so they don't necessarily call us up to say thank you every time we sell them a KF760 system because they already know what they're getting. NT Series is different without exception, customers are blown away by how good it sounds, and are genuinely pleased to tell us about it."

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Previously with Mackie UK for more than seven years, Borrelli explained that he saw a huge untapped potential in the MI market for Harman Pro UK, a fact that he finds very exciting. He says: "I joined Harman because I believe I can make major improvements in the company's profile in the marketplace."

Harman Pro UK managing director Max Lindsay-Johnson said: "We are very pleased to have Vince on board. We believe his experience in music retail is unparalleled and we think he will be decisive in reaching our targeted growth goals in this sector."

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Magana has nearly 20 years' experience in the professional lighting and production industry, including four years touring as a lighting director, programmer, technician and crew chief for leading international acts and companies. He brings a wealth of hands-on, practical experience to Robe America, coupled with a firm understanding of systems integration and the latest digital technologies. He's also worked in sales for 10 years with a major moving light manufacturer and is well in tune with the needs of specifiers and end-users of all types.

Robe America's president, Michael Carattini, comments: "Tony Magana will add d

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The first new product launch was the much-anticipated Lancelot from Robert Juliat, a high-powered effect projector/followspot aimed at the largest productions and venues. "The biggest problem we then had with the Lancelot was stopping people pointing it into the milling crowd," explains White Light's Managing Director, Bryan Raven.

From LSC in Australia, the MaXim desk and E24 touring dimmer rack were on show. White Light's sales director Peter Threadgold and Gary Pritchard from LSC announced that White Light had been appointed

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Tasked with creating an engaging brand experience to dramatise the phone's new and unique BestPic feature - which allows users to press the shutter button once and instantly get nine full quality pictures to choose from - they called on the rear projection display specialists to help bring the concept to life via a series of outdoor installations. These were set across ten countries over 15 weeks, starting at London's Victoria Station.

Potential participants are encouraged to the 'Body in Motion' installation by promotional staff and asked to strike a pose for a nine-shot action photo sequence, triggered by an adapted K80

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PLASA - the main body representing the manufacturers in the sector - has been active in the consultation process and is now rallying members for the final time to feedback on the draft regulations before their full implementation in July next year.

Detailed consultation notes have been sent to all PLASA manufacturing members affected, together with guidance on how to participate in the process; PLASA is now urging members to act and feedback before the final deadline of October 17th, warning that this is the last chance to get the detail right. Further notes will be issued to mem

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An innovation at ISE 2007 will be the multimedia conferencing pavilion, which will feature the latest products and technologies in video, audio and web conferencing. Integrated Systems Europe managing director, Mike Blackman comments, "While we can boast an unprecedented number of exhibitors signed up for the show, occupying the largest floor space in the history of ISE, we want visitors to come away with a feeling of a total systems integration experience that will motivate, inspire and excite. The support from our sponsoring organisations as well as our exhibitors, has been instrumental in being able to achieve these magnifice

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The new company, headed by video industry specialist Hans Denekamp, will focus primarily on the importing and distribution of high-end professional video systems. It also has a fully-equipped solutions and support department that can help integrators, designers and end users find solutions for every video application, from installation to rental. Clients include AV system integrators, broadcast facilities, rental companies and cinemas.

The first product lines to be confirmed are Analog Way, Doremi, Smart-AVI and JL Cooper, making Pixlvision the country's leading supplier of hard disk recorders, video matrix switchers, decoders and accessories.

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BEIRG - the British Entertainment Industry Radio Group - is fighting to maintain access to a sufficient quantity and quality of radio frequencies to ensure that the UK live events sector can continue to deliver the world-class theatre productions, concerts, festivals and events that it has become known for worldwide.

If BEIRG is not successful in persuading Ofcom to review the situation, the entire RF Spectrum from 470-862MHz will be auctioned to the highest bidder, most likely operators of mobile telecommunications networks, leaving the UK entertainment industry without a licence.

Thanks to a strategy suggested by PLASA and its politic

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Managing director Stuart Homes comments, "Ed Martin fits the bill perfectly as someone who has the expertise to know the products inside out, and the onsite experience to know what our clients need when they are working in the field."

Martin's experience includes onsite commissioning of projection and control systems, dealer and end-user technical support, hosting training sessions, software product development, live event rigging, and integrated control system design and programming.

Says Martin: "Joining PSCo gives me the opportunity to focus my experience on an exciting portfolio of products, including developing solutions for expanding the features, functionality and ease of use for PSCo's hire products like the M-

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The Halloween event takes place on November 4 in the atmospheric venue of The Caves in Edinburgh's old town, situated in the old underground vaults of the city.

Northern Light is providing its expertise in sound and lighting free of charge for this event, which boasts a line up of DJs from the very best of the Edinburgh clubbing scene.

The event is showcasing 14 different clubs over four subterranean rooms and all profits will go to Edinburgh's Sick Kids hospital. In addition, the National Lottery has agreed to match all funds raised pound for pound.

Colin Cuthbert, managing director at Northern Light, said: "I'm delighted to offer our services to help such a

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"We chose the SSL C200 console because of its powerful recall functions, and our ability to switch effortlessly between massive production set-ups in seconds," says Geffen Records chairman Ron Fair. "We found the sound to be absolutely comparable with analogue SSL consoles, and we expect to make many hits with a seamless transition."

SSL Inc. president Phil Wagner comments, "We are obviously thrilled that UMG/IGA is installing the C200. This order represents the most significant commitment to SSL's C200 Digital Production Cons

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Over the last seven years, Sleath has been the client representative on the design team of the Toronto Opera House. He also worked on the restoration of the Theatre Royal and the construction of a technical and rehearsal centre in Glasgow.

AMPC has just completed its fastest project - a 1500 seat opera house in the Palace of Peace in Kazakhstan with Lord Foster- designed and built in 21 months. This follows the openings of two RIBA award winning buildings in the UK; the Menuhin Hall at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Egg Children's Theatre in Bath.

Julian Sleath comments, "I have been fortunate to be able to work with many great performing companies and technicians from around the world. Now is my chance to be part of creating great performance s