USA - The Live Design Products of the Year Awards 2014-2015 were held on Thursday 4 June at the Jerry H Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts, during the New York Master Classes (NYMC), and the Mythos climbed onto the highest step of the podium once again in the Luminaire category.

After winning the PLASA Award for Innovation and Best Debuting Product at LDI 2014, the Mythos has also won this prestigious accolade. Francesco Romagnoli, Clay Paky area manager for North America and Latin America, and Bob Gordon, founder of ACT Lighting, Clay Paky's distributor, received the award from the hands of David Johnson (LDI/ Live Design publisher) and Marian Sandberg (LDI/Live Design content director).

Romagnoli said, "We have received yet another trophy from the industry for a product which is the result of Clay Paky research and entirely designed and manufactured in Italy. I wo

Sweded - Lab.gruppen has announced the release of version 1.2.0 of CAFÉ (Configuring Amplifiers For the Environment), incorporating new features for system design and commissioning of the company's PLM+ and D Series amplifier platforms using either Windows or Mac computers.

Ease of use has been enhanced with added help sections at the top of each view together with tool tips for all fields. Also, the user interface now supports use of imperial units on cable lengths and in other parameters.

CAFÉ's ESP (Equipment Specification Prediction) feature, which helps system designers move from specified loudspeakers to an optimal selection of amplifiers throughout the system, has been greatly improved with this second generation release. The Automap algorithm in ESP has been updated for more logical leveling out of headroom throughout the system, and the channel sorting h

USA - With the new ACL Series, Elation Professional has taken the intensity of a tight ACL beam and repackaged it in a versatile line of Advanced Collimator Lens effects," perfect for adding those eye-catching ACL beam looks to any stage, show or venue". Five models are available - ACL PAR 200, ACL BAR, ACL Curtain, ACL 360 BAR and ACL 360 Matrix.

The ACL Series features a new highly-advanced collimator lens optic, the largest single multi-chip LED lens optic to date at the same size of a PAR 20 lamp. Using the latest high-output RGBW 15W multi-chip LED, its wide optical design emits a laser-like yet dense homogenized 4-degree colour-changing beam from each lens.

Each unit in the series offers individual pixel control for greater design options along with built-in effect / chase macros for quick programming when needed. Strobe effects and full-range dimming with dimm

UK - Martin Professional introduced its new JEM ZR fog machines at the 2015 ABTT Theatre Show.

JEM ZR is a family of powerful fog machines designed to "deliver superior and uninterrupted performance in demanding professional applications". Equipped with 1,150-2,000 W heat exchangers they deliver large amounts of fog and excessive peak output, ideal for venues of all sizes in both install and rental markets.

The JEM ZRs feature variable output control for more subtle effects and are fully up-to-date with digital remote, DMX and RDM.

The entire JEM ZR range is compatible with a wide range of JEM Pro fog fluids. As machines designed and built to last, the JEM ZRs will continue to perform with great output and low consumption.

"Over the past two years we've successfully renewed our professional range or water-based hazers, including the CO2 driven JEM Ready 365

Denmark - Pascal has announced the launch of its new T-PRO Series amplifier modules, a dedicated design - optimized for ultra-compact high SPL integrated power applications - including asymmetrically rated 2-way power channels.

T-PRO is designed to fulfil specific requirements for ever more compact high powered speaker cabinets, and for integration within low profile applications such as sub bass cabinets and other compact amplifier components. The series boasts a unique feature set and ultra-compact form factor, relative to its power ratings.

The T-PRO2's 500 W + 150 W two channel asymmetrical power rating is configured for high performance 2-way loudspeakers in this power range. While, at just 42 mm high, the 500 W single channel T-PRO1 is intended for applications where a low assembly profile is required or preferred, such as compact hi-fi amplifiers or other AV system comp

USA - Bose Professional has broadened its FreeSpace amplifier line with a set of four dual-channel amplifiers optimised for premium commercial applications such as retail, restaurants and hospitality. There are two mixer amplifiers (IZA 2120-HZ, IZA 2120-LZ) and two expansion amplifiers (ZA 2120-HZ, ZA 2120-LZ) each at 120 watts per channel. FreeSpace amplifiers can be quickly configured without a PC, enabling each installation to be customised easily and intuitively. In addition, FreeSpace amplifiers offer a range of models and features to enhance any audio installation using Bose FreeSpace loudspeakers, says the company.

The IZA models include an integrated audio DSP providing Bose loudspeaker EQ, Bose Dynamic EQ, Opti-voice paging/ducking, audio mixing/routing, bass/treble adjustments, remote control options and an auto standby feature. The ZA models support sound system expa

USA - ROE Visual has launched its new Black Onyx 3.47mm and 5.21mm high resolution LED panel with showcases at Prolight and Sound in Europe and Infocomm in Orlando. The screen is the latest addition to ROE's impressive range of rental and staging focused products and has already been added to the inventories of a host of rental houses throughout Europe, the US and Asia.

Black Onyx is the first ROE product to come equipped with Brompton processing as standard and ROE is now rolling out the Brompton processing on the rest of its range. Already shipping with Brompton is the successful Magic Cube series (7mm -18mm) with others products set to follow.

Roelof Bouwman of ROE Europe said: "At ROE Visual we have built our reputation on quality, innovation and customer service. As well as delivering class leading image quality ROE Screens are some of the fastest and easiest to rig

South Africa - Wild & Marr, one of Southern Africa's forerunners in the distribution and installation of professional sound equipment, will be exhibiting at Africa's largest media and entertainment technology trade show. Mediatech Africa takes place at the Dome at Northgate from 15 to 17 July 2015.

Wild & Marr has developed their expertise into various professional audio and AV integration markets and are keen to showcase their quality brands incorporating some innovative technologies and to share product knowledge.

"We are excited to be part of Mediatech as it creates a fantastic opportunity to highlight and demonstrate what type of product applications our brand portfolio offers," Says Andrew Sorrill, sales and marketing manager at Wild & Marr. "It also allows us to network with various professionals in the industry and with the people behind the brand."<

South Africa - ARX's South African distributor Matrix Sound will be exhibiting the ARX product range at the upcoming Mediatech Africa exhibition.

ARX director Duncan Fry will be joining Matrix Sound's Trevor Peters and his team at Mediatech, the largest media and entertainment technology trade show for southern Africa.

On Matrix Sound's Booth A35, Matrix & ARX will be exhibiting ARX's product range including the MixxMaker Bluetooth, USB and analogue mixer, Blue DI professional Bluetooth wireless active direct box interface, USB I/O VSR digital to analogue and analogue to digital interface, USB DI and USB DI VC USB-DI series of transformer isolated dual channel USB audio to balanced XLR output DI boxes plug and play digital to analogue pro audio interfaces and the MSX 48 16 in, 48 Out ISO-transformer microphone / line splitter.

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USA - dnp denmark was able to take full advantage of the record turn-out at this year's InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, which was visited by 39,105 from 108 countries.

Theming their stand around large scale 4K content, optimised by the kind of ambient light rejection for which they are famed, the company introduced a radical change to their product roadmap by introducing bundled optical flat screen solutions - in the form of the dnp LaserPanel and dnp LaserPanel Touch.

The 100" dnp LaserPanel Touch is designed for interactivity, especially for the meeting room market. This solution also enables presenters to connect iPad, cellphone or laptop direct to the screen.

Also dominating the stand was the giant 220in diagonal dnp Supernova Infinity (constructed from 2 x 2 virtually seamless tiled panels) again showing 4K content, and the extra-large dnp Supernova XL. The company also

USA - At InfoComm 2015, d&b audiotechnik introduced two further additions to the company's new generation amplifier family. The eagerly anticipated 10D and 30D amplifiers are specifically designed to drive permanent solutions. Offering a new price to performance the amplifiers are set to become keystones in the future of fixed pro audio installations.

Amnon Harman, CEO d&b audiotechnik said, "For d&b, 2015 is the Year of Installation: we are delivering on our installation product promises, engaging even more closely with our customers and addressing the market on its own terms, particularly with our pricing."

The new installation amplifiers were on display at the d&b booth alongside the new Y-Series loudspeakers and the new D20 amplifier, which was launched at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Germany in April. Visitors were able to experience the real world functionali

Denmark The Martin M-Touch lighting control system is now shipping. With touch technology, the Martin M-Touch introduces a new form of interaction to the lighting industry, only previously seen between a musician and electronic instruments, says the company.

With precise touch encoders and command keys for the most commonly used operations, the Martin M-Touch is a true hybrid surface for programming and playback. It reads user input strength and lets him or her interact with performances and shows of any scale. Its unique pressure sensitive buttons with no mechanical parts will ensure indefinite functionality. The integrated DMX output connection allows direct control over any DMX device without the need of further hardware.

The Martin M-Touch can be connected with a simple USB cable to the Martin M-PC software or connected to any M-Series console as a powerful extension. No e

Switzerland - Schertler has added to its range of high-quality acoustic amplifiers with the release of GIULIA Y. The new two-channel, ultra-compact amp retains many of the features from its single-channel predecessor, GIULIA, while introducing enhanced circuitry and a new "look" that heralds the next generation of Schertler amplifier technology.

Designed for use in small venues, home studios, or as a practice amp, GIULIA Y offers 50W of bi-amplified power. The amp is equipped with a 5" woofer and 1" dome tweeter and has a frequency response of 80Hz-18kHz. Its inputs accommodate XLR and 1/4" Jack connectors making it compatible with a wide range of microphones including Schertler's DYN and STAT series, as well as the BASIK universal pickup. Phantom power (48V and 10V) is provided. Inputs can also be used for guitars or other high level line sources, with

Denmark - Martin Professional reports that the Martin M-DMX is now shipping. The interface hardware is designed for connecting lighting software and DMX universes as well as several new controller solution bundles, including the M-PC 2U bundle and the LightJockey 2 and M-PC+ Controller kit.

The Martin M-DMX is a rugged aluminium extruded device and is built with two XLR 5-pin DMX ports, a USB 2.0 Connection and a K-lock slot for securing the device. The interface also features a new stackable design, LED indicators and isolated dual output. The M-DMX is compatible with Martin's LightJockey and M-PC software, M-Series Consoles, Fixture Upload software, and is backwards compatible with Martin's Duo-DMX interface. Both DMX ports support RDM for fixture communication and DMX input for remote playback control and capturing of existing lighting cues.

Martin's M-PC 2U is a profession

UK - Artistic Licence is enjoying a particularly busy 2015, with various new product lines are now in production.

Most recently in stock is daliSwitch, a six-channel DALI controlled mains relay with some ingenious features. Each relay simulates an independent ballast, enabling the relays to be controlled with the standard DALI commands - for example, the relays can be switched individually or as a group, or respond to a scene or broadcast command.

A particularly useful feature is the 'Non-Com' warning LED: this lights up if daliSwitch detects that the circuit has not been commissioned, potentially saving the installer hours of unnecessary troubleshooting time. Each individual relay also has an activity indicator light, enabling the user to see at a glance the status of the device.

Also now available in stock is versaSplit mini. This multi-functional modular DMX distribution

USA - Elation Professional has launched a new luminaire in its Colour Series of colour-changing LED luminaires, the Colour Pendant, a highly versatile wash light that allows for dynamic control of stage or house lighting levels in an energy-efficient intelligent downlighting fixture.

The Colour Pendant houses 36 long-life 3W RGBW LEDs for fully blended colour transformations or projections of variable shades of white light. The RGBW LED is capable of emitting a wide palette of colours from saturates to more subtle pastels. Its uniform flat-field output, 3,100 lumens of power and 41° beam angle make for a highly effective wash luminaire whether flooding a stage or studio in hues of colour or functionally washing a house of worship or other venue in shades of white light. Full range dimming with selectable dimming curves, strobe and colour macro effects enhance its dynamic cap

UK - Live video and production specialist Central Presentations Limited (CPL) has launched a new tablet and smartphone App version of their Black Book product catalogue.

It's been developed specifically for the fast moving world of live events and as a more convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to the 150 page printed rental catalogue which is renowned for its wealth of useful information including technical specifications and data for over 500 products, together with all the latest CPL hire rates.

The CPL App is designed to allow technicians, account handlers and production managers quick access to all the information they need wherever they happen to be - whether it's in the middle of a greenfield festival site, up a mountain or even in a regular venue or in their offices.

Says CPL's Matthew Boyce, "The book has been a huge hit and is well loved b

UK - Martin Audio has announced the availability of CDD Loudspeaker Management System and EASE Data. Offered to partner the new CDD range, DX0.5 adds affordable loudspeaker system management to the existing range of DX loudspeaker controllers.

Delivering EQ, crossover, processing and system protection, the DX0.5 2x6 speaker processor provides complete optimisation for both passive and powered loudspeaker systems.

Each input and output is loaded with a range of digital processing including flexible EQ, crossover, delay and limiting solutions. It delivers everything needed to professionally optimise loudspeaker systems of nearly any size. The DX0.5 utilises high-end 24-bit AKM AD/DA converters with 120dB dynamic range for class-leading sound quality. With 24 memory locations users can recall CDD pre-set files via the front panel, or using the free software application and front

UK - One of the many highlights of a very busy exhibition (at its new home of Alexandra Palace in north London) was Autograph's acceptance of the prestigious ABTT 'Sound Product Of The Year' award on behalf of DiGiCo for the new S21 console, shown exclusively on their stand.

Held on the evening of the first day in the Londesborough Room, the evening included both the ABTT Theatre Awards and the SMA National Stage Management Awards, presented by the ABTT's chairman Louise Jeffreys, the Barbican's director of arts.

In making the award, the ABTT jury commented, "The S21 sound desk has the sound quality DiGiCo are renowned for, but at a price that makes it achievable for small and medium scale theatres and tours. The intuitive user interface makes the desk easy to use, and the built in MADI USB interface makes connection to recording and complex show playback systems exceptio

UK - DiGiGrid is expanding its line of advanced audio interfaces with DiGiGrid IOC, a control room I/O for SoundGrid systems. Ideal for the control room, the DiGiGrid IOC audio interface offers a range of connectivity options, including two mic/line inputs with broadcast/studio-grade preamps; eight line inputs/outputs; 16 AES and ADAT inputs/outputs; and two headphone outputs.

With DiGiGrid IOC and a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server on their network, users will be able to run hundreds of SoundGrid-compatible Waves and third-party plugins, all fully integrated within their DAW of choice. By plugging DiGiGrid IOC into a SoundGrid network with a single Ethernet cable, users will enter a new world of real-time tracking, mixing and monitoring, with extremely low latency of only 0.8 milliseconds.

UK - Triple E is celebrating winning Engineering Product of the Year at this year's ABTT Awards at Alexandra Palace for its ModTruss universal building system.

Triple E launched ModTruss in the UK at the ABTT Theatre Show at its new London home, Alexandra Palace. ModTruss was created by US-based Patrick Santini and will be manufactured and distributed by Triple E's new construction arm, EEE-Build.

It was Triple E's most ambitious launch since the company was formed in 1984.

Commenting on ModTruss, the ABTT Awards judges said, "The manufacturers liken ModTruss to Meccano, and this is an extremely accurate description. The judges saw numerous applications for building with ModTruss, and can instantly see where it could be used. With impressive load bearing characteristics the system allows great flexibility using standard stock to create all types of stage construction. T

Canada - Available now, wysiwyg R35 lighting design software from CAST Software boasts a number of new features.

These include: Pulling Focus in LIVE mode via DMX is introduced to ensure footprint focus is previsualized and pre-cued so 'What You See Is truly What You Get' on stage; Increased performance from CAD to Shaded View and even in Graphic Memory Management; Sharper Laser Simulation in Shaded View mode and numerous CAD additions. Further, 205 brand-new lighting fixtures are added to wysiwyg R35 - a wysiwyg record!

"R35 delivers numerous new exciting features and enhancements in all areas of wysiwyg: new CAD tools, updates to Paperwork, and more performance and enhancements to our visualization," says Dino Mazza, product manager at CAST Software. "Additionally, workflow has been improved in many areas to speed up the design process. I believe by incorporat

UK - Panasonic has launched a new series of glass-free 4K displays aimed at the rental and staging market.

The glass-free versions of the 98" and 84" LED LCD panels (TH-98LQ70L & TH-84LQ70L) sit alongside the company's existing large 4K displays. The decision to add the LQ70L models was based on requests from the rental industry for a lighter and brighter version, gained by the removal of the protection glass.

Like the existing models, the displays offer 3840 x 2160 resolution and include Panasonic's new generation of image enhancement technology, for fine, life-like images.

They have inbuilt 3D-LUT colour correction and 6-axis colour correction, a special latticed aluminium frame to resist twisting, while portrait orientation is also possible without any effect on the screen.

The displays can up-convert non-4K sources to a higher level of image quality and movin

UK - US company VocalBoothToGo is launching a UK subsidiary to supply its mobile sound-proofing and acoustic treatment solutions to creative professionals in the European voiceover, acting, audio recording, music and broadcasting industries.

Headed by Marc Jarrett, VocalBoothToGo-UK (www.VocalBoothToGo.co.uk) officially launches on 15 August 2015 from its base in Horsham, West Sussex. It will stock a range of acoustic treatment products including vocal booths, sound booths and The Producer's Choice sound blanket, which is already a best seller in the US.

"We are launching in the UK in order to provide a more cost effective supply chain to European customer," Marc Jarrett explains. "Orders were coming in from all over the world, particularly from the UK, but costs associated with shipping our goods from the USA to UK would often exceed the purchase price. By hold

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