UK - A new product has been designed, manufactured and launched in the UK to "totally transform the way stage and set backdrops are created, representing substantial savings on crew and transport costs".

LIGHTset, which has worldwide patents pending, is the brainchild of Kent-based Prominence Production Services Ltd and is an 'all-in-one', fabric set solution which combines 3D printed images, creative lighting and crisp front or rear projection. Comprising a specially developed, polyester fabric substrate with a patented coating, LIGHTset enables set images to be printed directly onto fabric whilst the luminescence of the material gives the freedom to light a set from the front and rear simultaneously, with excellent definition.

"After spending 20 years designing, building, loading and unloading sets and stages around the world, I was determined to create an alt

Germany - The HDMI connection cable series from Sommer Cable and Hicon have seen a complete rework and some additions.

From late summer 2013 the all new HIMM series will be available. It is fitted with a highly flexible and super thin line - only 4mm in diameter - and extremely compact all-metal connectors (only 18.5 x 9 x 15mm). This compactness lets the user experience previously unknown possibilities in the cable management on the desk, at the lectern or in the conference hall. The series is available with a maximum cable length of 10m, whereby the 5 and 10m lines are equipped with an integrated signal repeater.

The updated HD14 series now represents the optimised standard with HDMI connection lines. The cables are available in pure white or black and covered with a nylon mesh which increases the mechanical resilience and gives them a more high-grade look. The connectors ar

UK - Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. will be showcasing RedNet, their latest range of Dante powered audio networking interfaces, at PLASA London 2013 on stand C55.

RedNet is Focusrite's high quality range of break-in / break-out boxes for any Dante digital audio networking system. Designed with multiple audio applications in mind - from live sound rigs to theatre, education and commercial installations, RedNet brings studio-grade Focusrite analogue and digital I/O, as well as next-generation Focusrite remote controlled preamps to the Dante audio network.

On show at stand C55 will be RedNet 1 and RedNet 2, which offer eight or 16 channels of line-level analogue in and out, with Focusrite's precision 24-bit A-D and D-A conversion; RedNet 3, which interfaces your digital audio systems and components to the Dante network via AES/EBU, S/PDIF and ADAT connections; RedNet 4 which ad

USA - Elation Professional has introduced the Protron LED Strobe, an ultra-powerful LED strobe that comes housed in a conventional par-style case. Utilising 576 pieces of white 6,500K LED diodes, this fixture produces an impressive 28,000 lumens of output - for unmatched punch and brightness in a strobing effect, says the company.

Adding to its powerful strobe light effect, the Protron LED Strobe's LEDs are also split into four 'pies' which can chase to create 'eye candy' effects. A rugged die-cast aluminium case allows the LEDs to run at full output as well as to be a floodlight/blinder, and it is rated at IP65, so it can withstand wind, rain and other inclement conditions, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Whether illuminating stages, concerts or nightclubs, buildings or landscapes - or any type of entertainment or architectural element - the versatile unit wi

UK - Christie has launched the Christie Virtual Remote projector app, providing an alternative to the standard IR remote control. Designed for the Android operating system, Christie Virtual Remote provides wireless control of all Christie 3-chip DLP projectors in the popular Christie M Series and Christie J Series projector families.

Christie Virtual Remote is suitable for applications including live events, trade shows, and projection mapping. Users in fixed installation applications such as boardrooms and classrooms, houses of worship, government facilities, and museums will also enjoy the convenience of controlling one or more projectors wirelessly from their Android smartphone or tablet.

"The Christie Virtual Remote app provides a Wi-Fi projector control alternative, while maintaining all the capabilities of the standard IR remote. The app also offers a visual interfa

Australia - Røde Microphones has announced the release of the MiCon-11 adaptor cable, which provides connection between the R°DE HS1 headset, PinMic and Lavalier microphones, and TRRS devices such as the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as a large number of Android phones and tablets.

This now means that users of these microphones are able to take advantage of the Røde Rec app on Apple iOS devices, recording high-quality audio direct to their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. With a large scale update of the app to be released later this month, this functionality will be further enhanced.

"The MiCon system was born out of frustration from working with other manufacturers' wireless systems." said Damien Wilson, Røde's global marketing and sales director. "With MiCon the idea is to allow anyone that invests in our microphones a versatil

Italy / UK - FBT, the Italian Professional audio company, will again be exhibiting at BPM at the NEC in Birmingham this year (14-16 September) on booth J20. BPM will see the UK debut of FBT's latest entry-level J Series speaker systems, which has been designed to give the best quality audio performance for mobile applications. Also on show will be FBT's award-winning Vertus column speaker series along with examples from its latest Mitus, Verve, SUBLine, HiMaxX, ProMaxX and Evo2MaxX ranges.

Show-goers will also have the chance to hear FBT speaker systems in action, as three systems have been entered into the PA Experience - BPM's PA sound off - featuring the latest speaker systems available. Entered into the Compact class is the Vertus Series, with the Evo2MaxX 4 and Subline 15 going head-to-head with other portable systems in the Road Warrior class. For club aficionados, the Mit

The Netherlands - ADB will be showing a number of new and updated products at IBC 2013 in Amsterdam. The Freedom control desk is designed to handle in a compact format all forms of visual media - conventionals, moving lights and video media. It's compatible with shows recorded in ASCII, Isis, Safari and Congo formats.

Recent installations include the BBC new complex in Cardiff, Turkmenistan Media city, Kazakistan Media tower, and many more besides, making Freedom and its even more compact partner, Liberty, the most successful and best selling consoles in ADB's history.

Also on show will be the ALC4-2 multifunctional modular LED fixtures, Softlux TV fluo luminaires and other products.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Allen & Heath has introduced the ICE-16D, an alternative version of the ICE-16 multi-track recorder launched last year. Both units are 16 In/16 Out audio interfaces, allowing performers and audio engineers to easily capture high quality multi-track recordings direct to a USB drive or interface to a computer. Additionally, the ICE-16D has balanced I/O, designed for those customers using the unit in a studio environment or requiring fully balanced inputs and outputs on AES59 standard D Sub connectors.

Fitted into a compact 1U rack design, ICE-16 and ICE-16D are capable of studio quality interfacing, converting and bi-directional streaming of 16 channels over high-speed USB or FireWire at 24 bit, 96kHz resolution. Alternatively, 16 channels can be simultaneously recorded straight to a USB hard drive or memory stick at up to 24bit 48kHz resolution as a .wav file. The unit is ex

UK - Props people, lighting designers, and electricians will be interested to discover that RC4Wireless is now offering specially priced RC4Magic Wireless DMX and Dimming Starter Kits for a limited time. Every new kit comes with three secure digital IDs. Since every RC4Magic user has their own IDs, no RC4 user can ever interfere with another RC4 user's show.

RC4Wireless is also offering a low-cost Wireless LED Dimming Kit for Educators. This affordably-priced kit is ready to use right out of the box. It demonstrates smooth wireless dimming, and includes a bright red-green-blue LED, 6V rechargeable battery, and charger. All you need is a DMX controller to start experimenting with beautiful, affordable, safe, cool-running LEDs.

James David Smith, president and chief product designer at RC4 reports: "Every time we demonstrate smooth wireless dimming with red-green-blue LED d

USA - "Some of most exciting new technology ever displayed together in one show booth," is how Elation Professional's director of sales Eric Loader summed up the company's upcoming exhibit at this year's WFX Show, held in Dallas, 2-4 October, 2013.

Leading the way is Elation's new Cuepix Series of blinders and strip lights powered by advanced COB (Chip On Board) LED technology. Hailed by the industry as the next step in LED technology, COB LEDs provide greater output from a smaller illumination source, more even light distribution, better color homogenization and better heat dissipation, compared to surface mount (SMD) LEDs, says the company.

Elation will also be introducing its first LED ellipsoidal fixture, a new LED Fresnel fixture, and powerful new 100-watt Cool and Warm White LED broadcast lights. These innovative debuts join the company's wide-ranging line of l

UK - Prolyte Group, a world-leader in the manufacture of trussing, staging and creative structures, reports that this year you'll find an exceptional twist on its usual presence at the annual PLASA show at its new home, ExCeL London, 6-9 October 2013.

Stand Q65 will be dedicated to Prolyte Group's new ProLyft Aetos range. This product line, comprising chain hoists and controls, is fully equipped to meet future demands in lifting equipment. With its clever features and carefully engineered product attributes, Aetos has already received wide acclaim across the globe. Don't miss this opportunity to see the hoists in action for the first time in the UK, and find out firsthand about the features of this ground-breaking range. At the show, representatives from Prolyte HQ will join Prolyte UK crew to offer information and guidance on all Prolyte products including the full range of tru

Smoke Factory UK, the London based distributor, is exhibiting at PLASA for the fifth time after a very successful show in 2012. Showing the full range of Smoke Factory haze and fog machines, The Smoke Factory range will feature the ever dependable Tourhazer 2, the original industry standard for Haze machines.

Alongside will be the CaptainD, Data2, Scotty2, Spaceball2 and the rest of the Smoke Factory range. Manufactured in Hannover, these machines all have a two year warranty and have been tested by the rigorous VBG (Institute for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention) in Germany. Not only the Machines and the Fluids but also the Fog itself are proven and certified completely safe.

Smoke Factory UK holds stocks of machines, fluids and spare parts in their London warehouse for immediate despatch to any UK address.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - Christie will be celebrating its 10th year at IBC 2013 (13-17 September, Hall 9 Stand C17) with the first European presentation of a number of new products.

The company will be supporting IBC TV and the IBC conference programme, and is once again the supplier for digital cinema projection at the IBC Big Screen experience.

First up is the Christie Brio - a presentation and content sharing solution which enables meeting participants to share across multiple locations, running audio and video presentations from their own smart devices wirelessly without the need to install any third party software. Brio features a whiteboard which can be shared in real-time for comment, note-taking or drawing - all of which can be saved, shared or recalled for later editing. As a result, participants are able to share information much more easily and leverage critical knowledge

Belgium - September sees the launch of ArKaos GrandVJ 2, the latest version of the highly successful ArKaos GrandVJ software for VJs, DJs, clubs and musicians.

The new software brings "sparkling new features that answer the demands of customers in the forefront of the action". Two versions are available: GrandVJ 2 and GrandVJ 2 XT which includes a VideoMapper feature.

New Features for GrandVJ 2: new interface; VideoMapper module (XT version); new software activation system; improved performance; new effects plus support for audio files.

GrandVJ 2 comes with a new interface, making it even more user friendly and straightforward, while integrating all the new functionality.

Simple colour coding (orange for layers, blue for cells) makes editing faster and more intuitive. Existing features, such as panel locks, have been moved and grouped under the mixer for convenie

USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the introduction of eight new models to its premiere R-Series line, with new performance dimensions that expand the applications of this already comprehensive loudspeaker range.

Three new compact models, the R.15COAX, R.35COAX, and R.35-3896, give systems designers increased flexibility by offering vastly improved music playback, additional coverage patterns and higher output in attractive paintable ABS enclosures, says the company. Five new R-MAX products, the R.5-66MAX, R.5-96MAX, R2-64MAX, R2-66MAX, and R2-94MAX, provide "the most well behaved, flattest musical response, premium loudspeakers ever offered in the R-Series".

The R.15COAX and R.35COAX use identical 1.25-inch exit HF compression drivers, featuring Community's exclusive Tru-Phase phase plug technology, and Carbon Ring Cone woofer technology which a

Spain - Equipson's WORK has just published its new lighting catalogue 2013/2014, including a selection of professional products for fixed installations and mobile applications.

People in the trade will find in this catalogue the new version of the LightMouse series, which comes with a new design and new models, like the LM 5W (with builtin WiFi access point) or the LM 3R2 (ArtNet node receiving two DMX universes), says the company. SRD 6 is another outstanding product of the lighting catalogue: this is a bidirectional RDM/DMX splitter of six channels.

The catalogue is already available for download from Equipson's website. Additionally, it will be distributed during the international trade show PLASA 2013 where WORK will exhibit its products on booth L 45.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - Networking specialist ELC Lighting is featuring the award winning Green-GO Ethernet intercom system at IBC 2013 this week.

Leveraging the popularity and capacity of Ethernet networking installations to distribute and manage the control and feedback data required for dimmer, automated lighting units and LED video display panels, ELC Lighting have developed the Green-GO digital communications system. Offering many of the features only previously available in expensive matrix systems, Green-GO is an intercom, cue light, show relay and text messaging system all in one package.

ELC has recently announced the completion of its range of Green-GO digital intercom products with the addition of wall panel outstations, a 12-channel 19" rack mounted multichannel unit and 4, 8, 16 and 32 channel desks. Designed to work over any powered Ethernet network, Green-GO has

UK - Launched in 1988, Sennheiser's HD 25 has spent 25 years in front and come to define the ultimate DJ headphone. Alongside the launch of a new edition - the HD 25 Aluminium, the anniversary is being marked by 25 of the world's greatest DJs, who wish a Happy Birthday to the iconic headphone and explain its essential role in their music and performance.

Over the past 25 years many of the world's greatest DJs have selected Sennheiser's HD 25 as their first choice of headphone with some using theirs over years and even decades. That enduring appeal is expressed by 25 of the world's leading DJs (and HD 25 fans), who send their birthday wishes in a special film by Sennheiser.

The audio specialist has also conducted interviews exploring the personal stories of star DJs including QBert, Bob Sinclar, and Luciano. They describe how personal the choice of headphone is to them, and how

South Africa - Gearhouse South Africa have invested in new lighting equipment comprising of 150 moving head fixtures and two new consoles.

The purchase was made in order for Gearhouse to fulfil their upcoming workload. As they have an initiative of going green, they opted for LED fixtures.

Gearhouse new purchase comprised of: 54x Robin Pointes; 36 x Robin 600 RGBW; 24 x Robin DLX RGBW LED Profile; 24 x Robin DLF RGBW Fresnel; 12 x Robin DLS RGBW LED Profile Framing Shutters; two grandMA 2 full size; two grandMA 2 NPU 8 out, and 32 x Philips SL Nitro 510.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - HHB Communications is reporting the biggest year yet for broadcast audio at IBC after record-breaking attendance and significant product debuts created heavy footfall on its stand in Hall 8.

IBC has announced that over 52,000 attendees from 150 countries visited this year, making it a second record-breaking year for the show. These high attendance numbers combined with exclusive product launches made it an extremely vibrant event for HHB, says the UK-based company.

As an Avid Elite reseller, HHB is sharing the news of the new S6 control surface, which combines ICON and System 5 families in a new modular design. The S6 system offers the option of choosing a pre-configured S6 M10 or S6 M40, or with the S6 M40, customise the system even further with different channel control combinations. High precision editing and mixing control allows the user to quickly acces

Italy - LumenRadio reports that DTS fixtures will now be available with LumenRadio's OEM modules. For over 30 years, DTS has manufactured professional lighting for entertainment, as well as products for architectural applications. Based outside Rimini in Italy, the company's philosophy is to develop and manufacture products with the highest reliability, excellence, and quality - all in-house.

Select models of the extensive product portfolio will now be available for immediate shipment with integrated CRMX OEM RDM modules.

"LumenRadio's CRMX technology provides wireless RDM which gives our products a unique feature. The benefits of being able to monitor your wireless set-up through the SuperNova software it's a great concept and very interesting," says Andre Gabrielli, chief technician at DTS.

"We had a growing number of customers asking for DTS fixtures with L

UK - At PLASA London 2013, Harting (Stand B50) is featuring its rugged connectivity solutions for a wide range of audio-visual multimedia installation applications, along with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems for asset management in the theatre and touring environment.

A major new product is Han-Eco Outdoor: a new addition to Hartings's Han-Eco connector family specifically designed for outdoor applications. The Han-Eco Outdoor connector housing is based on robust high-performance plastic material, which gives the added benefit of light weight to the customer. Further weather-resistant features are provided by the specially designed housing profile and the use of flange gaskets in fluorine rubber (FPM).

The Han-Eco connector family is specifically designed for applications that do not require the full range of product features offered by the Harting Han B series o

UK - inspHire will be exhibiting leading equipment hire software solutions to the events industry on stand 50, demonstrating innovative software applications and new products and features such as inspHire Mobile Android and interactive Dashboard technology.

inspHire Mobile Android provides inspHire users with the ability to access key, up-to-the minute business data out on site and execute changes on the move. Users will be able to complete a delivery, exchange or collection with signature capture and instantly store this back into inspHire as well as take photos at On-Hire, Off-Hire and push jobs and instructions to drivers and fitters on the move. Through efficient mobile access, inspHire users will be able to control data anywhere, minimising downtime and improving bottom line.

A range of key features for the event hire industry will be demonstrated throughout both days of

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