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iLight has launched a range of compact universal electronic transformers for tungsten halogen lamps. The universal transformers provide flicker-free power to low voltage halogen lamps and can be dimmed by both leading and trailing edge dimmers. In keeping with iLight's philosophy of compatibility the transformers are designed to be fully compatible with all iLight Inductive and Adaptive Source Controllers. Two versions are available at present; TRE060T (20-60VA) and TRE105T (35-105VA) both with screw terminals. The CE-compliant EC made transformers also feature built-in self-resetting protection for short circuit, overload and over temperature. They are easy to install and have double mains terminals under a combined cover and cable clamp.

(Ruth Rossington)

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MC2 Audio’s representatives in Germany, Laauser & Vohl GmbH, report sales of both the MC range and T Series amps to a broad base of clients as diverse as the TV company Nederlands Omroepproduktie Bedrijf, who used T1000s in bridged mode to drive their stage monitors during the production of the German version of the 'Big Brother' show, a band using the T1000 for stage monitoring and a high school using an MC450 in one of its lecture rooms.

Laauser & Vohl has successfully completed projects in a variety of venues including multi-purpose halls in the Swabian Alps (MC1250 for front-of-house) and Donaueschingen (T500); a recording studio in Berlin (MC650 driving control-room monitor); a video studio (T1000 for the control monitors for sound pre- and post-production); churches using a mix of T1000, MC450 and MC650; an indoor swimming pool (T500) and a home cinema showroom (T1000).

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The launch of the new Tourmate Multilock power connector series promises specifiers and lighting professionals real benefits in terms of superior construction and features, all at a price close to that of standard connectors. Manufactured from hard plated, machined alloy, the robust feature packed design of Tourmate Multilock makes it the definitive connector for the professional touring and theatre industry. Incorporating identification for six circuits, integral backshell insulation and first mate - last break ground contacts, Tourmate Multilock is guaranteed watertight to IP67 when mated.

Tourmate Multilock connectors are available in Line Male, Line Female, Panel Male and Panel Female versions with a choice of solder or removable crimp connections. They are manufactured in compliance with the stringent CE, UL1977 and EN60529 specifications and are fully compatible with Socapex and

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Guitarist Gregg Wright has played with some the worlds greatest artists, including Diana Ross and The Jacksons. Based in Los Angeles, Gregg is now writing, producing and performing his own material all around the world. As part of his world tour he will be in the UK during September.

Wright commented: "Carlsbro's new 'Fatboy' amp is one incredible tone monster! After 25 years as a professional guitarist, I've seen and heard a lot of amps come and go, and can truthfully state that the 'Fatboy,' is a guitarist’s dream! It's got everything from massive crunch, to warm creamy Blues tones, and lush rhythm sounds, all in one powerful package! Those familiar with me know how seriously I take my tone - it's the musician's voice, and I'm proud to have the 'Fatboy' do my singing! In fact, you'll be hearing the 'Fatboy' on my new 2002 CD release 'Freak Flag Blues."

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Ego is a new series of 250W DJ effects lights from Martin Professional which feature a new range of flower effects and sharp, high quality projection optics. The light houses a powerful 250W, 500-hour halogen lamp for projection optics, whilst a precise focus adjustment produces crisp projections. Ego operates in either auto or music trig mode, the latter being a one-of-a-kind variable behaviour tuning which allows DJs to adjust how aggressively the effect reacts to music in trig mode - relaxed, intermediate or quick.

Ego 01 is a razor sharp flower effect featuring a host of new and original gobo designs that add a touch of individuality to any light show. Gobo and rotation speed are easily controllable. Ego 02 features a new patent pending colour system offering more than 200 colour combinations and a manually selectable image effect (etched gobo or textured gobo pattern). Gobo slots

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Phonic have recently launched an array of new products, which are now all available from UK distributor, HW International. Phonic’s new ES Range of stage loudspeakers offers 10", 12" and 15" 2-way versions, also a subwoofer at 400W and 600W respectively and 12" or 15" floor monitors. Each loudspeaker is available in passive or active versions. Offering exceptional quality with a hard-wearing rugged exterior. Phonic’s ES Range retails from £220.00 ex VAT per speaker.

The new Micro Range from Phonic comprises of four similar-sized compact audio modules. Offering the Micro I - a 4-channel mic pre-amp, the Micro II - a 4-output headphone amp, the Micro III - a single channel line/phono equaliser and the Micro IV - an Expander/Gate module which completes the range.

The new Phonic MRS1.20 mixing console is designed for any application where budget 5.1

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American Audio has introduced its V-Plus Series power amplifiers. The V-1000 Plus, V-2000 Plus, V-3000 Plus and V-4000 Plus bring both enhanced performance and a sleek new look to the company's already popular V-Series amps. The new line offers DJs, musicians and audio engineers increased power in a versatile package at a competitive price. Many of the same features from the V-Series still apply - such as modular construction, high-quality output devices, large storage capability, small profile capacitors (for reproducing large transients), and a true linear design.

The V-1000 Plus provides 170W per channel at 8 ohms, 245W at 4 ohm, and 600W at 4 ohm bridged. The V-2000 Plus provides 280W at 8 ohms, 450W at 4 ohms and 1,290W at 4 ohms bridged. The V-3000 Plus provides 440W at 8 ohms, 690W at 4 ohms and 1,930W at 4 ohms bridged. The top-of-the-line V-4000 Plus delivers 600W at 8 ohms, 1

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The DigiMAX LT 8-channel mic preamp by PreSonus is now available from HW International. Eight channels of high quality mic pre-amplification, inserts on every channel and an internal power supply set this unit apart from anything on the market. Each channel features the award-winning dual servo microphone preamplifiers with 48V phantom power, and -20dB pad. Each channel features a Neutrik connector which accepts line level or microphone input. DigiMAX LT digital synchronization is achieved by offering word clock in and out via BNC connectors. The sample rate can be set on the front panel to 48kHz, 44.1kHz and 32kHz, providing compatibility across multiple platforms.

DigiMAX LT provides TRS inserts on every channel to allow external dynamics processors or equalizers to be placed in the signal chain. The DigiMAX LT is the perfect partner for recording systems such as DigiDesign 001, MOTU

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Building on the enormous success of the MAC 2000, Martin Professional is now offering the MAC 2000 Performance, a powerful 1200W profile framing spot and animation projector. The MAC 2000 Performance features a 4-blade framing system for precise stage lighting and gobo animation wheel for extraordinary theatrical effects, the ideal illumination framing tool for theatres, studios and special effect applications.

Useful for accurate illumination coverage of stage props, scenery or any object, the fully automated precision beam-framing system can produce a multitude of different shapes. Also new to the MAC 2000 Performance is a gobo animation wheel useful for special theatrical effects such as fire, sky and water imaging. The entire wheel can be swivelled for flexible positional control.

Like the successful MAC 2000 Profile, the MAC 2000 Performance incorporates an extraordinary 10-lens

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Adam Hall Ltd, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of flight-case fittings, has just announced the release of an addition to its ‘Astroboard’ range of panel materials. ‘Astrodiamondboard’ has been the result of ongoing research and development work on modern lightweight flightcase panel materials. The research is proving to be a major benefit to the flightcase industry, allowing it to expand into many other areas where it has been essential that protection cases must be of the lightest materials possible. 7mm brown ‘Astrodiamondboard’ is now available off the shelf.

(Ruth Rossington)

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Professional audio systems specialist Shermann UK is reporting excellent orders for two powerful PA products launched in November last year. Shermann's MRL-3, a compact multi-role loudspeaker and the powerful R118-B single 18" VLF system, have already seen success on busy tour schedules by Steeleye Span and Maddy Prior. More orders are now being received from across Wales and the UK. The sound system for the recent Maddy Prior tour was provided by Woking-based Kinetic, one of the network of rental companies who use Shermann equipment. The Shermann R118-B and MRL-3 were also used by Kinetic for Premier Radio's Christmas Party at Westminster Hall where Sir Cliff Richard played a major part in the celebrations.

Kinetic auditioned the prototype R118-B single 18" VLF system on several gigs last September and was delighted with the smooth, powerful LF response and system flexibilit

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Complex, competing and constantly upgraded software packages to drive DSP engines are providing a scourge to installers, according to Ivor Green & Associates. "We have tried most of the proprietary devices in our time - but we desperately need to reduce the time it’s taking our technical staff to get their heads around so many software versions, which they then have to carry to site because they are often not retro-compatible."

Green believes this to be the inherent weakness of the new generation digital processing. But now he thinks he has found the solution in TOA’s DP-0206 modular digital signal processor. And if the first flurry of installations proves successful, he aims to standardise on it. Ivor Green & Associates have already installed a DP-0206 in the new Life in Leeds for Luminar Leisure, and will shortly be fitting out half a dozen Midlands-based Litton

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Drawmer has announced the launch of a new product range, incorporating the Tube Station 1 stereo mic pre/tube compressor (TS1) and the Tube Station 2 Dual Tube Compressor (TS2). The TS1 offers a wide dynamic range Class A mic/instrument pre-amp with high-pass filter and HF contour control followed by a stereo soft-knee compressor with independent variable ‘Tube Drive’ control. An optional digital output module (DC1) with SPDIF, Word Clock and AES/EBU connections enables high quality 24 bit/96K digital conversion. The TS2 is a dual mono or stereo linkable soft knee compressor with each channel equipped with a variable ‘Tube Drive’ control which can be switched out of the signal path for instant A/B comparison. An optional digital output module (DC1) with SPDIF, Word Clock and AES/EBU connections enables high quality 24 bit/96K digital conversion.

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Trantec has launched the PT1 ‘Personal trainer’ system, in conjunction with major UK fitness centre specialist, Unique Systems, who will market the system under the Active Audio banner. The system provides each fitness centre member with a choice of multiple audio channels on the move. Up to 14 channels of digital audio can be transmitted from a bank of Trantec PT1 transmitters: any number of users can switch at will between any of the channels within a range of 100m, using their low-profile, personal beltpack receivers. Apart from the obvious benefits to the membership, the system also offers advantages to the club’s owners, as no ceilings have to be pulled down, no walls have to be channelled out and no floors need to be lifted to accomodate the Active Audio system. In fact, Unique Systems are quoting a fourhour installation with no down-time

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Proel’s new Extreme PA package offers a plug-and-play solution for bands, artists and DJs looking for an easy to use, reliable and affordable PA. The Extreme EXKIT1210 is a self-powered 250W RMS twin enclosure system comprising a 12" subwoofer with 2" voice coil, 10" woofer with 1.4" voice coil, plus tweeter unit with spherical horn. The system is simple to set-up and operate, coming with all necessary components for a plug and play operation. The Extreme system features carpet-covered, 18mm wood cabinets fitted with kick-proof steel grilles, yet is easily transportable. The subwoofer weighs just 47lbs (21.5Kg), the full-range enclosure just 20lbs (9kg).

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Mach’s new M-Flex series offers a unique solution to high quality audio reproduction, whether the application is smaller musical productions, AV work, stage monitoring or spoken word performances. Comprehensive rigging and mounting options combine with intelligent digital bi-amplification technology to create what Mach say is a truly flexible system.

The drive units in the M-Flex series have been custom designed to address key issues such as ultra-wide dispersion, linear frequency response, ultimate speech intelligibility and all fitted in a compact, lightweight and easy to handle cabinet. A unique customized 12" full-range coaxial drive unit has been designed for the M-Flex 12, which offers unsurpassed speech intelligibility, wide dispersion and impressive sound pressure. The 12" unit features a strong die-cast chassis and a 3" edge-wound voice coil. The 1" c

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D.A.S. Audio created its Autopol directivity measurement and post-processing platform in 1994 to provide high resolution polar measurements. A key element of the system was a large group of in-house developed algorithms that took care of the numerous computations. This included the PolArray module for performing array simulations with an accuracy unknown to commercial software. Due to the ‘in-house’ nature and the cryptic user interface of PolArray, the challenge became turning the overwhelming amount of information generated into a meaningful tool for the end-user when designing arrays.

Joe Brusi, Autopol director, explains: "People frequently ask us about what the coverage of such and such array would be for a given speaker model. Really, there is no quick answer, since it involves calculating the interference between the different boxes in the array. Even though, th

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At the recent NSCA exhibition in Denver, Colorado, Mackie Designs introduced a high performance, flush-mounted ceiling speaker for the fixed installation market. The new SP400C achieves superior dispersion and pattern control over conventional coaxial designs thanks to a unique high-frequency, exponential wave-guide originally developed for Mackie’s award winning studio monitors. The wave-guide combines with a 6.5-inch driver that has been optimized for smooth frequency response and seamless transition through the crossover point to redefine the price/performance ratio for commercial ceiling speakers.

"This is a very exciting new product for Mackie," stated Costa Lakoumentas, corporate director for global installed product and market development for Mackie Designs Inc. "The SP400C has been designed to be extremely contractor-friendly and easy to install while benef

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Clay Paky has introduced a number of new products. The main news from the Italian manufacturer is the completion of its range of ‘Silent Version’ (SV) projectors, with the introduction of the Stage profile Plus SV - and the ‘basic’ version of this fixture, the Stage Profile 1200 SV.

Both units offer the very clever framing system - presented under the tag-line ‘A thousand frames of emotion’ - which allows triangles and quadrilaterals of all types and sizes to be formed, morphed and rotated through 90°. What the ‘Plus’ model offers in addition to this are features such as the FMI (Framed Moving Images) effect, the two combinable wheels of rotating gobos (4 + 4), linear variation frost, the effects disc with three prisms and light frost and CMY colour-mixing (the 1200 SV offers seven interchangeable colours plus white).

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UK Distributor HW International has announced that the final two models in the Shure Easyflex Range are now in stock. The Easyflex family of high-quality cardioid and omnidirectional condenser microphones is designed for budget-minded installations.

The new Easyflex Boundary microphones, suitable for low profile applications, complete the family of eight miniature microphones, including both gooseneck and overhead versions. Both new boundary models are offering a choice of cardiod (EZB/C) or omni-directional (EZB/O) condenser cartridges. All with a charcoal grey finish, with attached 12’ cable, in-line preamplifier and recessed mounting holes for quick installation. The Shure EZB/C retails at £120.00 ex VAT with the EZB/O retailing at £110.00 ex VAT.

Whilst the Shure Easyflex Gooseneck (EZG) versions, make an ideal miking solution for podium and lecterns, are available in eit

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Crown International announces that IQ for Windows software version 5.1 is now currently available for free download. The new application is an upgrade from version 5.0 released last fall and offers two key improvements over its predecessor. First and foremost, IQ for Windows v5.1 fully supports Crown’s six new CTs Series amplifiers, including the four-channel CTs 4200 and eight-channel CTs 8200, all of which debuted at the NSCA Expo in Denver.

Secondly, and very importantly, the new software now implements a drag-and-drop methodology for the creation of custom user control panels. For example, by simply clicking on a desired control, such as a fader, on the standard control panel and dragging it onto the control surface, v5.1 automatically links the component into the signal chain. To group faders together, all one needs to do is take another fader from a different control panel

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The new Wharfedale Pro LA-15/LA-15SB portable installation loudspeakers have been designed to meet the most critical sound reinforcement requirements in venues as diverse as classical music and theatres, discotheques and places of worship.

The Wharfedale Pro LA -15 series is a 15in, two-way, full-range loudspeaker. Its high-efficiency, constant-directivity, reconfigurable design is especially suited to high-quality applications where its power response and overall performance provide excellent results, even in challenging acoustic spaces. The LA-15 series feature a dynamic high frequency driver protection circuit which gives progressive-dynamic limiting for both short-term peaks and long term overload conditions. The sophisticated limiting function works progressively, giving smooth sonic performance even when driven beyond the design limits of the system.

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BSS Audio has released new firmware for the Omnidrive Compact Plus (FDS-366) loudspeaker management system. The new firmware, V1.10, features a new menu system with more functions on a single screen, which makes navigation and setup much faster and easier. BSS has also enhanced the functionality of the Alignment Assistant facility, where loudspeaker drivers may be automatically aligned using an integral pink noise source and alignment algorithm. Current FDS-366 owners may update their firmware for free via a software loader obtained online from the website below:

(Lee Baldock)

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Wybron is known for coming up with products that extend the use of theatre luminaires and the LightWand Moving Mirror is no exception. The only moving mirror with 360° continuous rotation, as well as a tilt range of 60 degrees, the LightWand gives standard theatre luminaires all the capabilities of automated lights at a fraction of the cost. Used in conjunction with Wybron’s Coloram colour changers it creates a full moving light, with colour changing capabilities.

The LightWand is fully digital for smooth, precise movement of mirror, with no fan noise and can be daisy-chained to other moving mirrors and products from Wybron’s Coloram family. Using 2 or 4 DMX channels for 8 or 16 bit resolution, the LightWand runs off any Forerunner Power Supply.

(Ruth Rossington)

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  6. Christie introduces rear-screen tiling projection system
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