UK - Leading polymer specialist, igus UK, will be exhibiting its innovative range of cable management systems, flexible cables and bearings solutions for the theatre industry at the ABTT Show in London next month. Visitors to the igus stand will also see live demonstrations of its solutions as well as meet industry experts.

igus supplies a wide range of energy chains for the theatre and entertainment industry, enabling theatre technicians to easily manage cables, and the company's compact energy chains have proven particularly popular in lifts, stages and lighting rigs. The reliable energy chain solutions include unsupported or gliding energy chains for horizontal energy supply, hanging and standing chains for vertical energy supply, as well as special solutions for rotating or retracting motion.

At this year's show, igus will be showcasing its innovative e-spool - a new gener

UK - Hot on the heels of its UK debut at PLASA Focus: Leeds, Chauvet Professional has announced a day of hands-on introduction to launch the groundbreaking Chauvet Professional Rogue range of fixtures, to be held at the Leighton Buzzard premises of Leisuretec Distribution, on Tuesday, 13 May, 2014.

The four models of the Rogue series comprise two power output levels of moving head spot fixtures and moving beam luminaires. Chauvet Europe General Manager, Michael Brooksbank, illustrates, "Rogue is unique in offering such outstanding performance with so many features for its price. Rogue will allow designers on a limited budget to create some very intense, high-impact designs with crisp beams, bright colours, aerial effects and split colours that may have been out of reach to them in the past because the budget wasn't there."

Rogue R1 Spot is powered by a 140W LED for a

Portugal - The LA122A joins the Next-proaudio LA family and is the powered version of the popular LA122. It incorporates advanced neodymium speakers, custom made by B&C and a high performance DPA amplifier module, capable of generating 1650Wrms of high-definition power for a very high acoustic pressure for medium to large scale applications.

This system is designed for use in permanent installations as well as in mobile systems. The new system comprises three models, two line arrays elements, with different coverage angles (8ºx90º and 15ºx120º) and a companion subwoofer system allowing a great configuration versatility.

The band-pass subwoofer LAs118A is equipped with a custom made B&C, long excursion, 18" neodymium woofer and is internally powered by a 2200Wrms DPAmplifier module.As it shares the same rigging technology with the LA122A and LA122WA, a flexible integra

Germany - Astera LED Technology has uncovered its new wireless control solution for event lights, the AsteraBox (ART6). This Bluetooth receiving, RF-transmitting device overcomes the inconsistency and quality issues of Astera's previous controller, the AsteraTouch, by offering more flexibility and variety to the user. The advantage of the AsteraBox over previous controllers is that it works with the AsteraApp; a free Android-based application designed for use with users' Android tablets or phones to control Astera lights

The AsteraApp can be downloaded from the Astera website for free, and then installed on any Bluetooth-enabled Android device (optimized for 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions). Users should then link their Android tablet or phone to the AsteraBox to initiate control. Acting as the middleman, the AsteraBox receives commands from the user's tablet via Bluetooth, an

Belgium / UK - Two new ranges of amplifiers from Belgian manufacturer Audac have now reached the shelves of exclusive UK distributor Audiologic. The SMQ (quad channel) and SMA (dual channel) ranges are available in 350W, 500W and 750W versions (for maximum flexibility of application) and offer a new standard for affordable audio amplification in both fixed and mobile audio installations. WaveDynamics(tm) DSP and 2.5" LCD display combine to offer a clear, straightforward user experience with intuitive functions overview for easy configuration.

The new ranges recently attracted much positive attention on the Audiologic stand at PLASA Focus in Leeds where potential customers were impressed to discover that the amplifiers were offered with a five year warranty. In fact so confident are Audiologic in the sheer quality of AUDAC products that a five year warranty extends across th

UK - Orbital Sound is planning a unique line-up of innovative international pro audio brands on Stand No: 74 at the ABTT Theatre Show 2014 (Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, 11-12 June), featuring products from Flare Audio, d&b audiotechnik, HME, Clear-Com, CSC, and TheatrePro, as well as the launch of the Orbital's new distribution product range, the Nemesis brand of theatre-specific audio playback and control solutions. In addition, Orbital is presenting a special version of its acclaimed "Mixing Musicals" training course as part of ABTT's seminar series, focusing on the practical skills and theory behind best-practice FOH mixing for modern musicals.

As Flare Audio's distributor in the UK and Eire, Orbital is showcasing the brand's extensive range of radically different loudspeaker designs - on show at ABTT for the first time. Based on the theory of Waveform In

UK - At the recent PLASA Focus event at The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, Cadac showed the latest V2.1 software update for its flagship CDC eight digital live production console.

Updating further the many V2.0 features and additional functionality within console automation, V2.1 further enables VCA group deployment, with pressing of the SELECT button on a VCA deploys the VCA group members on the console surface. Switching between input-driven and mix-driven Fader Follow is enabled at a touch of the screen. It is now possible to view and access single input channel contributions to multiple busses, or a single bus' contributions from multiple inputs when in Fader-Follow mode.

New features already incorporated in version 2 software - launched at Prolight+Sound in March - include individual channel section isolation and global automation safe in the console snapshot automation

Germany - Software version 5.0 for all Lawo MKII mc² mixing consoles and routers is available now. As with all Lawo software releases, version 5.0 is free of charge for all existing customers, and represents a major upgrade to functionality and operation.

Version 5.0 introduces the all-new AutoMix feature. In contrast to existing systems, AutoMix automatically balances mono, stereo and surround-sources for a variety of different applications. For talk shows or panel discussions, for example, AutoMix ensures users never miss a fader raise and always have the right mic open in time.

A completely new application would be to use AutoMix during the broadcast production of sports events and shows, where it can be used to mix the commentators and international sound, reducing spill from the crowd and avoiding sound coloration from mics when multiple commentators are working. In this

Europe - Yamaha's Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) series is receiving two major product additions in the form of the MA2030 Digital Mixer Amplifier and PA2030 Power Amplifier. Designed to operate in tandem, the cost-effective units are designed for small-to-mid sized applications.

Yamaha's experience of designing user friendly interfaces has resulted in deceptively simple control panels, which allow for fast setup and straightforward daily operation. Yet the MA2030 features powerful DSP functions for the background music market, including a feedback canceller, ducker and auto leveller.

The MA2030 features two microphone inputs, one on an XLR/6.3mm combi jack and a Euroblock connector, plus three stereo inputs - two for RCA plugs and one for a stereo 3.5mm plug. A pair of RCA line outputs connect the MA2030 to the PA2030, while both units feature barrier strip loudspeak

UK - With new personal protection equipment (PPE) and chain bags added to its range, Unusual Rigging launched its first ever sales brochure at PLASA Focus: Leeds.

Known principally as a solutions and rental company, Unusual Rigging is also the sales partner for several companies, including Lyon, the leading provider of equipment for work at height and distributor for companies such as Petzl, Maillon Rapide and Beal, all well respected names in the industry. As such, the range of PPE products now available to buy from Unusual Rigging has grown enormously, encompassing body harnesses, helmets, pulleys, waterproof and kit bags, gloves, hauling lines, karabiners, lanyards and ladders . . . the list goes on.

Also new to Unusual's products for sale is a range of high performance, rugged chain bags. Available in five sizes, they fit all the main chain hoist brands used in the enterta

USA - Elation's new SixPar Series of indoor and outdoor PAR colour changers features a revolutionary six-colour LED multi-chip that provides an expanded palette of colours, including stunning ambers, true whites and even ultraviolet. Useful for production applications or installations as a wash light, uplight, wall wash, truss warmer and more, the SixPar's high-power single lens RGBWA+UV LEDs provide a creative colour boost to the lighting designer toolbox.

Available in four versions - SixPar 100 (indoor), SixPar 100IP, SixPar 200IP and SixPar 300IP, with 7, 7, 12 and 18 x 12-watt LEDs respectively - all luminaires in the series are wrapped in a rugged die-cast aluminium housing and feature 15° beam and 25° field angles.

All SixPar luminaires house an electronic strobe and are capable of smooth dimming from 0-100% with excellent stability throughout the range. They als

UK - The latest creative stage luminaires from Philips Entertainment's four premier brands - Selecon, Showline, Strand Lighting, and Vari-Lite - will be on stand 55 at this year's ABTT at London's The Old Truman Brewery.

Following successful outings at Prolight + Sound and PLASA Focus earlier this year, Showline is exhibiting the SL NITRO 510C LED strobe, which adds full RGBW capabilities into the same compact size luminaire as the SL NITRO 510, while maintaining similar massive output, multiple zone control and continuous-on abilities.

Showline is also showing the SL WASH 350, a compact moving washlight with three independent zones of homogenized RGBW control. In addition, budget minded projects will appreciate the new SL ePAR 180 and SL eSTROBE 130. These two luminaires offer high output and innovative features in a compact size.

Philips Selecon will be on stand to demo th

Korea At the KOBA Tradeshow 2014 in Seoul, South Korea, Shure introduced the QLX-D Digital Wireless System.

QLX-D Digital Wireless transmits accurate audio with extended, flat frequency response. The system's automatic channel scan and IR sync make finding and assigning an open frequency quick and easy. Ideal for live sound events as well as installations at corporate and government facilities, academic institutions, houses of worship, hotels, music venues, and more, QLX-D's solid RF performance enables users to confidently cover applications with diverse requirements.

"This system packs in a lot of sophistication and delivers incredible wireless audio performance. It has outstanding spectrum efficiency and frequency bands covering up to 72 MHz, allowing QLX-D users to operate more channels on-air than with any other wireless system in its class," said Erik Vaveris,

UK - Entertainment equipment engineering expert Triple E is celebrating its 30th birthday at ABTT by exhibiting a raft of new products, sponsoring the ABTT Awards, and hosting a competition to rig a motorised Unitrack system in the fastest possible time.

The company first attended ABTT in the same year it was founded - 1984 - and won the ABTT Product of the Year Award for its 'Loose Pin Hinge', used by everyone for scenery construction.

Three decades on, Triple E is inviting companies to enter a competition to rig a motorised Unitrack system in the fastest possible time, with the quickest team winning one of Triple E's Erail tracks complete with an SDRIVE motor system. The competition will take place in the Test Bench area at ABTT. To enter the contest, visit www.3-eee.com/news/track-competition.php

The company is also manufacturing the coveted ABTT Awards and engraving them

UK - Avolites and Avolites Media's industry-leading range of control consoles and media servers will be available for hands-on demos on Stand 69 at this year's ABTT Theatre Show.

The Avolites team will be exhibiting its 'ultimate in live control' Sapphire Touch and new Wing, offering an additional 30 Motorised Faders and third hi res touch screen. Avolites' hot off the press Titan Mobile Fader Wing - which enables expansion of every Avolites Titan console, giving direct access to extra handy features - will be on stand for demo and hands-on experience.

The entire Titan range, two Titan Network Processor systems and the Tiger Touch II with Wireless Remote are also available for demo and hands-on experience.

Avolites will also be previewing the Titan V8 software on the Tiger Touch II - featured highlights include Multiuser, Global and Nested Palettes, Highlight Relevant Palett

UK - Panasonic has expanded its line-up of professional digital signage displays with the launch of a 65 inch LED screen.

The Full-HD TH-65LFE7 is aimed at digital signage applications and mid-sized conference room installations and is equipped with a narrow bezel, designed to blend aesthetically in to conference rooms and provide eye catching commercial settings.

The display features a 10.8mm (0.43 inches) bezel and depth of only 52mm (2.1 inches). It includes standard connection terminals (HDMI x 2, DVI-D, PC-IN) as well as control terminals (RS232C, LAN, IR-IN/OUT) needed for professional use. The speakers are built into the display, so there is no need for external speakers when using content with a soundtrack.

Enrique Robledo, marketing manager at Panasonic, said, "This is an addition to the Entry Level LFE LED displays for signage and corporate presentations, exte

Korea - At the KOBA Tradeshow 2014 in Seoul, South Korea, Shure announced ShurePlus Channels, an iOS based mobile device application that enables audio professionals real-time remote monitoring and controlling of several Shure wireless systems such as Axient, ULX-D Digital Wireless, the newly-launched QLX-D Digital Wireless, as well as the PSM1000 Personal Monitor System.

Supported on Apple mobile devices running iOS7, ShurePlus Channels relays critical channel information including RF signal strength, audio levels, and remaining battery life, and allows remote adjustment of frequency assignments, audio gain, muting, and more.

This basic version to monitor the systems is free. Through additional in-app purchases, users can further unlock the ability to remotely control their Shure wireless system and make changes to channel parameters. For a small one-time fee per wireless pro

UK - DiGiCo has released V685, the latest software upgrade for its range of digital mixing consoles. It is the power of DiGiCo's proprietary Stealth Digital Processing that allows the company to unlock the incredible amount of new features with each new software version for live, broadcast and theatre applications.

For the theatre, the Relative Faders in Cue Groups is now a Macro command, Auxs, Groups and Matrix channels can now be added to channel sets, and Channel Cues now defaults to showing names.

And for broadcast applications, Backstop PFL is now functional on output busses and there is s new option on the SD7B and SD10B for Speaker Mute to do Dim.

"Waves is happy to provide the increasing number of DiGiCo SoundGrid MultiRack users, the added benefit of doubling their rack capacity," comments Mick Olesh, Waves EVP sales & marketing. "Increasing the numbe

UK - The stars of ETC's stand (number 53) at this year's ABTT show, 11-12 June in London, will be ETC's newest lighting system, Cobalt, along with the Source Four® LED Series 2 luminaire. Stand visitors will also be able to take the opportunity to see a range of other new and improved products that have been designed with theatre users in mind.

The new Cobalt system that will be on display has an all new operating style that allows operators to keep their eyes on the stage and not on the controls. The Cobalt line - which includes Cobalt 20 and its smaller, but no less powerful sibling, Cobalt 10 - has been receiving great reviews from users for its speed of operation, with lighting designer Rob Halliday writing, "once you get yourself into the Cobalt mindset, you can achieve very much very quickly."

Also being shown will be the Source Four LED Series 2 luminaire,

Belgium - ArKaos PRO has released the 4th generation of its MediaMaster software. MediaMaster 4.0 brings more flexible protection via an optional dongle and many additional features, yet retains the simplicity of operation familiar to its users.

ArKaos PRO has acted upon feedback from its users to produce its latest and ever-more powerful version of this favourite media server software. MediaMaster 4.0 has a wealth of new features yet remains fast and easy-to-use.

New features include: New licensing system with online activation and deactivation for greater flexibility; Optional License Dongle with unique hot swapping ability: New extended fixture profile with over 70 parameters per layer; DMX controllable cropping features; New Video Mapper with grouping; New Hue / Saturation / Lightness control; Per layer Aspect Ratio control; Start Point playback control; Per layer volume

USA - Elation Professional adds to its growing range of innovative LED luminaries with launch of the Pixel Bar 40, a one-meter-long pixel-controllable LED strip light that uses 3-in-1 SMD RGB LEDs to mix a nearly limitless variety of colors.

Useful as a pixel bar for displaying imagery or as a wash luminaire for floodlighting surfaces and stages, uniform washes of color from pastels to saturates and easy-to-setup design will be appreciated by LDs, rental houses and installers alike.

Bright at 850 Nits and 0-100% dimmable for brightness adjustment and balancing, the Pixel Bar 40's forty RGB LEDs are spaced at a 25mm pixel pitch and each bar has a 120° viewing angle.

Made of robust extruded aluminium with a slim design that will look great on any stage, multiple units can be easily linked together for customizable setups. Equipped with RJ45 CAT5e ports that make installati

USA - Audinate's tradition of creating innovative and cutting-edge solutions continues, with the introduction of Dante HC, billed as the industry's highest-capacity networked audio solution for professional AV systems. Dante HC supports up to 512 x 512 redundant bi-directional uncompressed audio channels on a single Xilinx FPGA.

Dante, created by Audinate, is the leading audio-over-IP networking solution. It offers virtually perfect synchronization, ultra-low deterministic latency and plug-and-play configuration management. Dante's real-time streaming is suitable for live broadcast, commercial installation, live sound, public address, intercoms and transportation communications deployments. Dante is a complete commercially supported solution which is recognized to be easy to integrate, easy to install, and easy to use.

Dante HC expands Audinate's broad portfolio of audio netwo

UK - Panasonic has expanded its business projector line-up, with the launch of the PT-LB360 series - a new range of portable projectors with up to 3,600 lumens of brightness.

The series features four models*1 that offer an easy and simple projection solution for education or corporate environments.

The PT-LB360 series feature a compact body, brightness ranging from 2,800lm to 3,600lm and a high contrast ratio of 5,000:1, ensuring images are clear, bright and easy to view.

With a long lamp life replacement cycle of up to 8,000 hours in Eco mode and 5,000 hours of filter life, these models promise low maintenance and hassle free operation.

The series is designed with Panasonic's original Daylight View Lite function, which allows total control of image brightness, even in a brightly-lit room, for comfortable viewing.

Hartmut Kulessa, Marketing Manager at Panasonic, said, &q

USA - Elation Professional invites visitors to Booth C5446 at InfoComm in Las Vegas for the debut of several new products including the world premiere of the new EMAG 4 Pro, a 4.8mm pixel pitch LED video panel optimised for the fast setup and tear down of on-the-road productions. Also featuring in Elation's growing line of LED video displays will be the EPT9IP, an ultra-bright 9mm pixel pitch LED panel that ticks all the boxes for a professional LED display.

Debuting on U.S. soil at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 18-20 June are three new luminaires in Elation's popular Platinum range of professional moving heads - the Platinum BX, Platinum SBX and Platinum Profile LED - two discharge lamp-based and one LED-based. Other Platinum range fixtures on display will be the Platinum Wash 16R Pro, a flexible feature-packed luminaire that can be used as both a wash and beam, and the

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