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UK - Marquee Audio has set up a new division to focus specifically on product marketing - and the first own brand product to come out, under the new 'Molto' name, is a hard disk system.

Having watched the development of hard disk delivery and other media streaming systems - aimed specifically at 'chameleon' licensed venues operating over an all-day trading pattern - Marquee Audio has waited for the market to mature and new-generation technology to kick in before making their move, according to MD Spencer Brooks: "As an essential part of our installation work we were increasingly being requested to supply a product which exceeds the performance of other proprietary hard disk systems on the market, and after putting Molto through a number of prototype stages we now believe we have a product that fulfils that."Molto will offer storage capacity for 600 albums' worth of mat

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The Netherlands - - ELC Lighting will launch two new products and one significant upgrade at the forthcoming SIB (Rimini, Italy 13-16 March) and ProLight&Sound (Frankfurt, Germany 31 March - 3 April) exhibitions. dmXLAN Node 1 is an ethernet node allowing the conversion to ethernet (ArtNet protocol) of one DMX universe, input or output.

For fixed installations, such as theatres or conference centres, the cabinet will be mounted on the wall, with the display in front and the DMX connector beneath, avoiding connectors and cables getting in the way. The ethernet is connected internally through hardwire connection. In the truss-mount version, an Ethercon connector from Neutrik is placed beside the DMX socket. The cabinet is fitted with a built-in M10 nut on the bottom for a truss clamp and a hole is provided for the safety hook. In both cases, the 5-pin XLR connector can be set

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UK - Following the successful launch of its E Series lightweight, switchmode amplifiers at last year's show, MC2 Audio will use the ProLight&Sound 2004 exhibition in Frankfurt for the debut of its long awaited E45 (2000+W/channel into 4 ohms). The first two models, E25 (1250W/channel into 4 ohms) and E15 (750W/channel into 4 ohms) are now in full production, and the company says demand is high, with buoyant sales around the world.

Designed specifically for the touring market, the E Series has all the sonic qualities and reliability of the company's MC and T Series amplifiers, without the physical weight, and will bring the well-renowned MC2 sound quality and reliability to an even wider range of users.

MC2 Audio can be found in Hall 8.0, on stand F26.

(Lee Baldock)

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- The EASE acoustic simulation program, distributed world-wide by Renkus-Heinz, contains a massive amount of detailed technical data for every loudspeaker in its database. This data, which is used by the program to create accurate EASE simulations, has previously only been available to purchasers of the program. Now, the Renkus-Heinz Loudspeaker Data Reader gives everyone access to detailed loudspeaker data on line - even non-owners of the EASE program.

The R-H Loudspeaker Data Reader accesses the EASE database and displays a large number of important speaker parameters graphically in detail. A pop-up window also provides access to necessary information like dimensional data in the form of 2D PDF and 2D/3D AutoCad drawings, architects' and engineers'' specs, PDF data sheets, and high-resolution product photos. The Loudspeaker Data Reader can be accessed at the website below.

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UK - Telex has introduced the new A2, B4 and C6 frequency combinations to expand the performance range of the BTR-800 system, with a range of new combination options. Telex's BTR-800 dual-channel UHF wireless intercom system was specially designed for applications in TV and radio broadcasting, theatres and musicals as well as high-end rental companies.

The updates of the BTR-800 are CE-approved, meaning that their use is authorized in most European countries. The BTR-800 employs a fully UHF-supported synthesizer technology as well as the ClearScan function, which automatically selects the frequency set with the highest transmission and reception quality, and is equally suitable for stage announcements, wireless talk-arounds (where the audio signal of the transmitting wireless user is only received by participants of the same wireless group), TV broadcasting and high-end rental a

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Germany - Electro-Voice has introduced the new SxA360 compact powered sound reinforcement loudspeaker. Building on the renowned Sx300 passive loudspeaker, the EV SxA360 sets a new standard for powered loudspeakers. The SxA360 design provides the user a simple-to-use system with plenty of power in a very compact package, and at only 36lbs, is the most lightweight powered 12" loudspeaker on the market, claim EV.

The SxA360 is a full-range loudspeaker ideal for most applications requiring high-quality sound. The SxA360 offers a unique combination of high SPL, natural frequency response, and dynamic headroom in an extremely lightweight package. Its linear response provides excellent feedback-free sound without additional equalization. Built-in suspension points and pole mount make it easy to position for your application without expensive accessories.

The high-frequency secti

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UK - Carlsbro re-issue the '50 Top', an all-valve, point to point, hand-wired, British made valve guitar amplifier. Fondly remembered as the workhorse of gigging musicians in the 70s, this simple, single-channel valve head is being re-issued exactly as it was 30 years ago.

Featuring original 1970s specification with military specification hand-wiring, chassis-mounted porcelain valve bases and a heavy gauge welded steel chassis, the amp is supplied in the original black vinyl with yellow panel cosmetics. Following a surge of initial orders, stock will be available in April.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - Turbosound, the British-based manufacturer of live performance and installed sound loudspeakers, is releasing its innovative new sound reinforcement system at Frankfurt ProLight & Sound 2004 (Hall 8.0, Stand J52). Turbosound's most efficient loudspeaker design to date, the new system is easily scaleable to suit specific acoustic and venue requirements ranging from small clubs and auditoria, to the largest arenas and stadia.

The new system comprises a set of proprietary transducers, which operate over four individual frequency bands, and are divided between two identically-sized modular enclosures. It incorporates many patented designs, with the key element being the deployment of equal-path-length multi-cellular horns, or 'polyhorns', to create a phase-coherent wavefront. The system permits individual wavefronts to coincide seamlessly with the physical curvature of an array

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Germany - Camco will launch three key products at the ProLight & Sound show in Frankfurt (31 March - 3 April), including a new top-of-the-range model in their acclaimed Vortex Series of power amplifiers.

The Vortex 200V is Camco's new flagship, the latest addition to the company's line of pioneering digital amplifier products. Specified at more than 3kW per channel RMS at 4 Ohms, the Vortex 200V delivers voltage at the output of 200V per channel. It shares the standard features of the Vortex Series, such as on-board Remote Control; power transistor control with emergency shutdown in case of extreme malfunctions; reliable over-voltage protection; thermal protective circuitry for the transistors, and hum-free operation in case of extreme under-voltage (instead of sound-deteriorating limiters).

Camco's Tecton Series, launched last year, is a range of power amps featuring the lat

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Germany - ChainMaster Bühnentechnik is set to significantly heighten its profile at trade shows both inside and outside Germany in order to improve communication with contractors and others interested in its products, the company reports.

As well as attending a greater number of trade shows, the company will also increase its stand size at the ProLight & Sound (Hall 8.0 Booth F74) in Frankfurt by 40%. As Frank Hartung, ChainMaster's managing director, explained: "We want to be able to show our chain hoists and chain hoist controllers in action, whilst at the same time retaining enough room to conduct an unhurried dialogue with our customers in comfort. This was not possible with the booth design we had before."

This year, ChainMaster is presenting a new-look catalogue at ProLight&Sound, and will be demonstrating not only the highly successful BGV C1 chain hoists, V

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Germany - Shure Europe and Shure Distribution Germany have announced that the highlight of this year's ProLight & Sound exhibition will be the European introduction of the brand-new SLX Wireless Systems for professional installations. Suited to installed sound applications and working bands, the new SLX Wireless Systems feature Shure's patented Audio Reference Companding technology. As well as an innovative setup, complete with automatic synchronization, SLX supports up to 12 compatible systems per frequency band (country dependent).

SLX easily integrates with other Shure products like in-ear monitoring systems, automatic mixers, audio processors and the new ConferenceONE discussion systems to provide flexible and powerful audio solutions for virtually any application, say Shure.

(Lee Baldock)

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USA - Symetrix has introduced the Express Series of DSP devices to the SymNet family. Available in two different versions, Express hardware is aimed at stand-alone applications with three new models, and CobraNet-capable applications with four more.

Standard Express hardware is intended for use in stand-alone applications where a single DSP will suffice. Models include a 12x4 for multiple microphones or sources, a 4x12 for paging or speaker processing, and an 8x8 for more complex input and output routing. All Express Cobra models include an eight-channel CobraNet license, and are otherwise identical to the standard Express hardware. Express Cobra provides interconnectivity with compatible hardware from Symetrix and other vendors. I/O configurations in the Express Cobra series include 12x4, 4x12, 8x8, and 4x4.

Each Express unit is individually-addressable over Ethernet. The onb

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UK - Cambridge-based Screen Technology, innovators of large screen technology, has announced the completion of its ITrans production prototype, the first ever high brightness, 68" diagonal SVGA display made from 16 tiles, with an 85" diagonal XGA display to be built in March. The display has a luminance of greater than 2000Cd/sq.m and excellent contrast at all angles of view, say Screen Technology, and can deliver the performance required for use in large, well-lit venues which until now, have suffered from poor quality video display images.

The company is expecting a huge demand for this new technology from an identified market for large screen displays used in high ambient light areas, including theme parks, museums, trade shows and exhibitions. Independent research carried out by SRI has estimated the professional market for large display screens using existing te

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UK - Symetrix is introducing the new AirTools 6200 voice processor, and showing upgrades to the Studio Matrix signal processing system at the forthcoming NAB 2004 exhibition in in Las Vegas. All units are now shipping, say the company.

The AirTools 6200 is a dual-channel, DSP-driven voice processor, with all the necessary functions to handle complete signal processing of microphone or line-level signals, in dual-mono or stereo. Processing blocks are editable from the front panel or from a Windows-based GUI accessed via USB or Ethernet ports, and changes are stored in any of the 1024 onboard preset locations. Processes include filtering, parametric equalization, compression, de-essing, gating, room simulation and more. The 6200 also supports HomerLink, an interconnect protocol that makes it compatible with the Studio Matrix system.

The Studio Matrix system is now shipping and s

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UK - GLP of Karlsbad has announced that the new Ypoc 575 moving head, first shown at the PLASA Show in London last year, is now available for delivery. Among the most obvious advantages of the new device is its compact size and weight, equivalent to a 250-class moving head, thanks to the the quality of its componentry and its state-of-the-art microprocessor technology. A HTI 575W discharge lamp combines with annealed optics to ensure an efficient output of light, say the company.

The Ypoc 575 is equipped with a colour wheel with 11 dichroic and two separate gobo wheels. A further onboard effect is the 4.5mW laser diode, controlled for greater convenience by a separate DMX channel. Controlled via DMX 512, the fixture features a four-character alphanumeric display to facilitate the programming of the DMX address as well as a counter indicating the number of hours the lamp has been

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UK - Audace Ltd, manufacturers of the Intelliplate control system for fixed installations of audio-visual equipment has upgraded its flagship SuperHub controller. The first enhancement comes with the advent of a new revision of its firmware - now standing at V2.03. This latest release includes two powerful new features for programmers. A new 'checksum' facility enables both the processing and the generation of checksums on data strings.

In addition, the automation capability of the SuperHub has been enhanced with the advent of a 'relative' time stamp to complement the existing 'absolute' time events that were previously available. Both features are in direct response to requests from established customers. SuperHub's hardware has also been updated, with the release of its issue two main board. The product now utilizes the latest revision of its eight-bit processor, which, accord

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UK / Germany - Trantec will showcase its entire range of advanced radio products at this year's Frankfurt ProLight&Sound exhibition. Making its European debut is the Trantec S6001 which, the company says, carries on where the award-winning S5000 left off. It features many of the benefits of the internationally acclaimed S6000 rack system, but in a compact, single-channel unit.

Using the same receiver technology currently employed in the S6000, the S6001 can operate from 798MHz to 865MHz. It can operate from user defined frequency sets programmed via a USB port, or custom programmed to individual frequencies via the data wheel on the front panel. The unit displays all the standard information through a latest generation vacuum fluorescent display (VFD), giving high visual clarity in all environments.

Trantec will also be showcasing its new 4.16 - a low cost radio mic system.

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Australia - ARX Systems has announced the release of the new ARX Afterburner II multi-mode compressor/limiter, designed for use in the most demanding professional audio dynamics control applications. The Afterburner II can be used in three different modes of operation: In two-channel mode, it performs as two independent compressor/limiters, with 'industry standard' variable Threshold, Ratio and Output gain; In stereo mode, ARX's new Adaptive Stereo Link circuitry provides increased stereo imaging accuracy when linking both channels as a stereo pair; A single front panel switch puts the Afterburner into its alternative Mono mode - setting it up as a single-channel, dual band compressor/limiter, with separate dynamics control of both low and high frequencies, opening up a whole new range of gain control techniques.

In any mode, the Afterburner II also features true analogue comput

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UK - Following the successful introduction of the new WHISEworks-NTM filter in the Omnidrive Compact Plus - used with great success on the recent David Bowie tour by Adlib Audio - BSS has announced a firmware upgrade for its Minidrive FDS-334 and FDS-336 units, which includes the new filters.

The new firmware, available as a free download via the BSS website, includes the new 36dB and 52dB slope filters, which use a notching design to provide a faster roll-off than equivalent order Linkwitz-Riley designs, allowing speaker drivers to be powered to their optimum bandwidth. Jerry Wing of top UK sound company Britannia Row Productions, is calling the new filter "the biggest step forward in digital crossover technology since Linkwitz-Riley."

The new firmware also includes updates to allow Minidrive to be included in the new release of the SB2 control suite, which is avai

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UK - Allen & Heath has announced a change in the production of its Xone:02 pro scratch mixer. In place of the custom-made VCA faders that have been used since the mixer's launch in November 2001, Penny & Giles faders will now be fitted as standard as opposed to an optional extra.

"Allen & Heath is renowned worldwide for its top-end Xone series of DJ and club mixers and our design philosophy is always focussed on providing the best quality products on the market," commented sales director, Bob Goleniowski. "The fader is the most important part of a scratch mixer and Penny & Giles' impressive reputation in this field has made their fader very popular with our customers."

Although it looks like a two channel mixer, the Xone:02's pair of dual stereo channels and dual mic channel allow up to four stereo and two mono sources to be mixed simultaneously with indep

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Germany / Italy - GLP of Karlsbad, Grmany, has introduced the 'startube 4' additive colour-changing system, which features four T8 36W fluorescent tubes. Each system contains a red, a green, a blue and a white fluorescent tube along with integrated high-resolution control electronics that make it possible to dim smoothly across the entire range from 0-100%. As each tube can be controlled individually via DMX 512, the new system is able to combine homogeneous colour mixing with high luminous efficiency and low thermal loading. Thanks to the rapid response of the tubes, chase and strobe-like effects can also be generated.

GLP's startube 4 is suitable for both architectural lighting and use on stages and in TV studios. Since the tubes can be installed lengthways and sideways without leaving any gaps, it is also possible to create continuous planes of light. On the RGB principle, th

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UK / Germany - Leading British PA/VA manufacturer Millbank will exhibit its extensive range of cutting-edge CENELEC and BS5839 pt8 compliant products at Frankfurt ProLight&Sound 2004. Since Millbank was acquired by Ampekko Ltd in 2003, further investment has expanded the company's product portfolio, and it will showcase a range of new products designed specifically for PA applications.

In particular, a sophisticated new digital voice store will be displayed. As a compact and easy-to-install unit, the DVS increases the flexibility and potential of the legendary Millbank VA range. The new VxLINK also making its international debut is designed to enhance any complex systems' design. As another simple to install product from Millbank, it effectively augments the potential of the Millbank PA range.

In addition, Millbank's other products will be showcased, including VeriFIRE and Jus

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UK - Avolites is highlighting new technology with its just-launched eDMX wireless control solution, making its European trade show debut this spring. The eDMX system transfers DMX data across a Wi-Fi radio link - completely removing the need for DMX data cables.

eDMX units are easily addressed and user configured, either as transmitters or receivers, allowing the fast set up of Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint or Multipoint-to-Multipoint DMX data transmission systems. Each transmit/receive pair of eDMX units relays data for one DMX universe at full speed, with ranges of up to 1km.

eDMX units can be used as a free-standing device to receive data from front-of-house consoles, thus feeding all the data into an existing wired splitter, or it can be attached directly to an intelligent lighting fixture or a chain of fixtures. The deployment of eDMX is totally user definable - on

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USA - American DJ has introduced four revolutionary new laser DMX effects: the Tri Image, Tri Beam, Tri Star and Tri Fecta. Each model is capable of generating three different colours, as each includes two 4.9mW laser diodes, one red and one green, which when combined create a yellow beam.

These affordable units can be operated from any universal DMX controller, and can also be plugged in and left to run on their own using their many built-in programs or via a sound-activation mode. For an amplified overall effect, DJs can link multiple units together in master-slave configurations. Each of the new lasers has its own distinct feature set.

The Tri Image produces red, green and yellow effects all at the same time. All effects are created using a 4.9mW red laser diode, a 4.9mW green laser diode and a reflector mirror that rotates 360°. The Tri Image is programmed with 50 pre-s

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