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Denmark - Martin Professional's 250W moving head fixture, the MAC 250 Profile, has been updated to produce two new versions. Retooled for greater performance and restyled, the MAC 250 is now available in either the full-featured MAC 250 Entour or the leaner MAC 250 Krypton - both of which build on advancements made with Martin’s larger MAC 2000 luminaire.

The MAC 250 Krypton features a number of significant changes including a new optical system for brighter output and improved image quality, new gobo patterns, improved movement and styling, and will be well suited to a variety of markets such as the club and installation market, retail and leisure applications, special events and more.

A new glass reflector produces even higher light output - more than competitive products using condenser-based optical systems, say Martin. A precision achromatic lens system maximizes th

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Europe - Sony Business Europe has announced the introduction of the UWP Series, a new range of affordable UHF synthesized wireless microphone systems that brings Sony’s audio quality and transmission stability to low-cost Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Electronic Field Production (EFP) and PA applications.

Commenting on the company’s move into new and competitive market sectors, Simon Beesley, European product manager, states: "The UWP Series represents a big step forward as it introduces Sony wireless options to customers we haven’t catered to before. Although specified for a cost conscious market, UWP clearly reflects the inherent quality of Sony wireless systems, based on years of professional experience."

Consisting of five core elements - a lavalier microphone and bodypack transmitter, a wireless handheld microphone, a portable tuner, a half-

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USA - Debuting recently at SAFECO Field in Seattle, among the big boys of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Martin Professional's new professional lighting console, Maxxyz, handled everything a major event could throw at it.

Held on Sunday, 23 March, WrestleMania XIX was the largest event ever held at SAFECO Field and the first major show (BETA test show) for the Maxxyz in the US. The overall lighting rig was made up of 16 large truss-structures of varying shapes and contained a mixture of automated (MAC 600, MAC 2000 Profile, Atomic 3000 Strobe) and conventional lighting and was controlled by multiple consoles. In the future, the need for this kind of arrangement will be replaced by a Maxxyz network system (either a single console or multiple consoles). Additional automated lighting was placed on stage and on a special entrance ramp.

Matthias Hinrichs, lighting programmer

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UK - Blue Microphones has entered into an agreement with Focusrite for the distribution of Blue products in the United Kingdom/Ireland beginning 1 April. Focusrite will be replacing Sonic Sales of the UK and will be headed up by Focusrite sales director Chris Gooddie and his management team. According to Blue owner Skipper Wise: "This distribution move is a natural progression of a tremendously successful co-operative marketing partnership that we've forged in the United States with the help of Dino Virella, national sales manager of Focusrite US."

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Denmark - Martin Architectural has made two new beam angle options available for the Exterior 600 automated colour-changing washlight.

A super-narrow PC-lens option offers 12° field angle optics suitable for long-throw applications. This narrow angle option has recently been used at the Palms hotel in Las Vegas, ensuring an even distribution of light across the 100-metre high hotel. A super-wide prismatic lens is also available, offering 100° field angle optics suitable for short-throw applications. This lens option is available for both the Exterior 600 and the Exterior 600 Compact.

Both lens options are highly effective front glass replacements with efficiency ratings of approximately 48%. Neither the Super-Narrow nor the Super-Wide option offers zoom functionality.

(Ruth Rossington)

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USA - Mackie Designs Inc has announced that Syntrillium Software has made support available for Mackie Control in the latest version of their Cool Edit Pro audio editing software. With the release of version 2.1, Cool Edit Pro joins a growing family of leading digital audio workstations to support the Mackie Control including Cakewalk Sonar, Digidesign Pro Tools, Magix Samplitude, MOTU Digital Performer, RML Labs SAWStudio, as well as Steinberg Cubase SX, Cubase SL and Nuendo.

As with all other supporting software, Mackie offers a custom Cool Edit Pro-specific overlay for the Mackie Control's master section, indicating key software control functions for each button. The overlay dramatically reduces the learning curve for experienced Cool Edit Pro users, and helps make the transition from keyboard and mouse to the Mackie Control quick and easy. The Cool Edit Pro overlay currently

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Denmark - The Alien 05 stem mount is a new variant of Martin’s Alien 05 recessed colour changer. Designed as a surface-mounted fixture with a die cast aluminium casing, it is available in two stem lengths - 150mm and 600mm. Like its recessed cousin, the Alien 05 stem mount is suited to background washlighting in retail, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other low ambient light applications.

The mounting base has been designed to be either surface-mounted or concealed behind ceiling tiles and includes an electronic low-voltage transformer so the only additional requirements are line voltage and data signal. Its rotatable, tiltable head is easy to aim and can be locked in position. The product’s three components - head, stem and base - are sold as separate items to offer a high degree of flexibility and to reduce stock bindings.

The Alien 05 stem mount performs identica

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USA - LED specialists Color Kinetics and Zumtobel Staff Lighting, Inc, an architectural lighting solutions provider, have reached an agreement designed to help both companies meet rising demand for architectural lighting products that blend innovative design with advanced LED technology and intelligent control.

Through this agreement, Zumtobel Staff Lighting will leverage Color Kinetics' patented Chromacore technology and integrate Color Kinetics’ components to add a full spectrum of controllable colours and lighting effects to a new line of European-inspired lighting products for the North American market. The products will be unveiled next month at Lightfair International 2003 in New York.

The range will include the Ledos and Kava interior and exterior luminaries featuring die-cast housings and innovative lenses, and Kovos, a new tubular lensed source solution for colo

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Vietnam - Italian manufacturer Studio Due have been involved in an interesting architectural lighting project in Vietnam. The company’s fixtures have been used to illuminate one of the main bridges in Hue City. Lighting designer Rainer Frey, who conceived the project, has used 154 150W MiniCitys to ensure complete coverage of the bridge, which measures over 400m in length and features six major arches.

The project is just one of many which has led Studio Due to invest further in products aimed specifically at the architectural market - as a result the company is about to launch three new projectors. The first is the MiniCity 70W - an IP66-rated fixture with a beam angle of 20° - comes with a mounting bracket and is ideal for installation in small spaces. This will be joined by two intermediate versions of the company’s CityColor, with 300W and 700W lamps. The CityCo

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UK - To coincide with the imminent summer festival season, the Technical Focus section of the May issue of Lighting&Sound International magazine will be looking at the technology related to the development and use of mains distribution systems. An often overlooked area of entertainment technology, safe and efficient distribution systems are a fundamental part of any show. We will also assess some of the current standards and safety issues in this area, including work done by British Standards and the ABTT. This will be followed by a brief profile of the main manufacturers and coverage of a selection of their leading products in the marketplace.

If you would like your product to be featured in this report, please e-mail L&SI’s technical editor James Eade at the e-mail address below before Thursday 1 May, 2003.

(James Eade)

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The Netherlands - Anyone interested in tracking Alcons’ product initiatives can watch the development of the company’s new line array system on-line. The building block of the new system is the recently-introduced Alcons RBN 601 ribbon driver, a highly efficient driver, with ‘real90’ horizontal dispersion, which has a natural cylindrical wave front, the main ‘ingredient’ for a good working line-array system. The current acceptance of line array technology and the development of the high-power RBN 601 has led Alcons to develop a ribbon-loaded line-array system for high power applications. This first system will be a compact, multi-use system, complete with dedicated processing and control. Visitors to the Alcons’ website can ‘witness’ its development online.

(Ruth Rossington)

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USA - Color Kinetics has been awarded a new technology patent that will enable future use of LED-based lighting systems as a means of communication through a local area network. According to the company, the technology will open up new ways of applying highly efficient LEDs to intelligent networking for applications such as home or office automation.

The applications for this are wide-ranging in both commercial and residential settings, and the US Patent (number 6,548,967) covers local area networking through a lighting system that uses LEDs both to generate light and to wirelessly communicate data to external devices such as pagers, personal digital assistants, and any other device that's connected to the network. For example, an LED-based lighting system in an office could transmit data that triggers security systems to engage at a scheduled time; the lighting in a hospital co

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UK - "The Aqua 30 is the best underwater speaker currently on the market in the UK," comments John Selley, the Amateur Swimming Association’s music controller, following trials at the National Championships in Wigan last year, and during the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Subsequently, the DNH underwater loudspeaker, the Aqua 30 (pictured) has been successfully used by many Amateur Swimming Association affiliated clubs.

DNH World-Wide Ltd, the UK subsidiary of the Norwegian industrial and commercial loudspeaker manufacturer DNH A/S, recently sponsored the medals for the ‘Four Cities Multi-National Synchronised Swimming Competition’ held over Easter at Farnborough. Two Aqua 30s were submerged to a depth of around 1.5m in the 25m pool and were powered by a 24VDC power amplifier, isolated from the main pool power supply. This arrangement gives ex

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UK - Amptown Cases has introduced the SiP plasma screen insert in a new, affordable concept for professional flightcases for plasma screens. The SiP (superior impact protection) cases are an innovative development, produced in-house and only available from Amptown Cases: each plasma screen is held securely in a unique moulded rubber insert. The combination of a durable rubber surface and a softer, shock-absorbing foam kernel protects these delicate plasma screens during transportation, especially in the event of an unpredictable or extreme impact.

A very precise fit thanks to highly accurate moulding technology provides the highest levels of protection. Provision within the flightcase can be made for associated accessories such as stands, wall brackets and even speakers where practicable, making it a convenient way of moving these often awkward pieces of equipment around. Custom

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Australia - ARX Systems has released a new addition to its EQ series of graphic equalizers. The new ARX 215 dual channel 2/3rd octave graphic equalizer is ideal for non-critical equalization requirements for sound reinforcement, installation and broadcast applications.

Each channel on the front panel features 15 of the company’s new Extended Resolution long throw, centre grounding sliders, switchable to either ±15dB or ±6dB, for a combination of high fader resolution and maximum cut and boost. There is also a Gain Level control with up to +10 dB of gain; a Clip LED to indicate circuit overload, a sweepable 20-200Hz High Pass filter, and an In/Out hardwire bypass switch with optional transformer output.

With innovative circuitry and low noise design, the EQ 215 boasts a Signal to Noise of 95dB unweighted, a dynamic range of 120dB and distortion lower than .004% at 100Hz

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UK - Denon has released new software for its DN-S5000 single CD player. The Denon DN-S5000 expands the creative scope for DJs with its cut-and-scratch facilities and hands-on design which makes it act and feel like an analogue turntable.

The upgrade adds further new features which can easily be added to the DN-S5000 - just by loading a CDR. The new Plug Ins include MP3 playback and new Scratch Sound. MP3 playback supports V.B.R & C.B.R, includes Folder/File search, has ID3-Tag display for artist, album and title information, and is Play List Compatible in .m3u form.

The most significant innovation is the spinning platter, which accurately emulates a record deck and with a grooved vinyl disc, the real feel of a conventional record. The software upgrade’s new ‘Scratch Sound’ feature takes the experience even closer to vinyl authenticity. The marker point refere

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USA - Morpheus Lights has introduced the new ColorFader3 series - adding remote variable-speed DMX fan control, direct push-button addressing and state-of-the-art electronics to the time-tested ColorFader line.

Morpheus’ original ColorFader provided an innovative approach to automated colour control for conventional fixtures with its patented subtractive colour system - the only way to add full CYM colour mixing to conventional lights. The new ColorFader3 series updates the time-tested S Fader, M Fader, XL Fader and 8 Fader models with state-of-the-art control electronics that expand functionality, simplify operation and optimize performance.

An innovative feature of ColorFader3 is remote variable-speed DMX fan control that permits cooling fans to be gradually brought to speed when they’re needed - without the abrupt rush of full-speed fans switching on. Variable-s

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UK - For the third (and probably last) time, Roger Duncan is producing a batch of stencils intended to harmonize the notation of most generic lighting equipment for television, theatre and film when ideas are expressed on paper. Over 500 designers now use these symbols approved by the BBC, the Society of Television Lighting Directors and the Association of Lighting Designers.

There are over 80 holes in each stencil and comprehensive advice sheets come with each order, based on 40 years of stencil use in television. The symbols are now included in WYSIWYG, but this is a very effective starter kit. Duncan Lighting Design will contribute £1 to Light Relief and £1 to the British Heart Foundation for each stencil sold. As before, the cost is £19 + VAT each, plus £3 per order.

(Ruth Rossington)

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Austria / UK - AKG's new modular MAX system is an instant, no strings attached, sound reinforcement solution. No cables are involved with the MAX system: it draws up to 14 hours of power from its own built-in rechargeable battery which powers both its internal 60W amplifier, as well as a retro-fittable radio mic receiver, so it doesn’t even require mains electricity. This makes it an ideal and quick sound reinforcement solution whether in a conference presentation or for use outdoors.

Housed in a sturdy wooden and metal enclosure, with standard 35mm stand-mounting flange, the MAX is now modular in design: in addition to a microphone input and a pair of unbalanced line inputs, there is also a slot for either a WMS 80 or WMS 40 radio mic receiver in the rear panel. These simply slots into the back panel, creating an instant wireless solution.

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UK - PCM and Slingco - two leading entertainment industry manufacturers - have collaborated on the design and launch of the new Unibar system. Tony Griffiths, from lifting and flying specialists PCM, and Nick Dykins, from tensioned grid specialists Slingco, plan to launch the new Unibar winch system at the forthcoming ABTT trade show in London (18 and 19 June).

The system allows for the quick and easy raising/lowering of suspension or lighting bars for scenery and lighting equipment with a motor-driven unit. It can be installed onto any style of fixing or structure, including universal beams, trussing, channels and barrels. Tony Griffiths sees it as a cost-effective alternative to the more sophisticated power-assisted winch sets: "Unibar fills a gap between these types of products and manual winches or hemp sets. It’s ideal for schools, colleges, sports halls, smaller

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UK - Ohm has revealed further details of its latest line array professional speaker system - the Lunaray. Weighing in at around 15kg, the new Lunaray is the ultimate rigger’s mate, providing a lightweight alternative to carrying monster speakers in and out of venues. Its compact quality is also ideal for permanent locations where a discrete, space saving installation is required, say the company.

The first 300 Lunaray systems have already been produced for major hire and touring companies including Duchsound in Denmark, Sound Reinforcement in Norway and Blue Audio in the UK, plus several theatre and club venues (one of its first installations came at the Syndicate Club in Blackpool which was reviewed in the February issue of Lighting&Sound International). Hire and installation specialists Blue Audio were among the first to take delivery of Lunaray and have more on order to

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UK - Robert Juliat's new Manon followspot will make its first UK appearance at the White Light Group Open Day, being held on Thursday 15 May at White Light's headquarters in Wimbledon, south-west London.

Manon is a 13-24 degrees zoom followspot using a 1200W MSR or MSD lamp. It has a built-in mechanical douser, an iris that can spot down to fully closed which is mounted in a removable cassette, a six-way colour boomerang and, in common with many of the Juliat followspots, the unit can also accept a gobo. To allow Manon to suit a range of venues and operators, the unit is also fitted with a heavy-duty adjustable yoke.

Manon adds to the already comprehensive Robert Juliat range, joining products such as the Aramis, Cyrano, Ivanhoe, Heloise, Foxie, Pixie and Marius - which have already proved popular with a wide range of venues and companies across the UK. These include the BBC,

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UK - Pulsar has announced the introduction of the new Masterpiece 96 - a direct development from the Masterpiece 48 bringing twice the DMX channels for the same price. Pulsar says its stock of Masterpiece 48 models is now exhausted and the Masterpiece 96 model will be available in 4-6 weeks.

The Masterpiece 96 has been designed for non-theatrical applications. The unit is conceptually similar to the Masterpiece 108 and is ideally suited to band, discotheque and moving light applications. The famous Masterpiece multi-tasking structure provides just the right amount of programming power required for smaller venues that have a combination of scans, generic and strobe fixtures. Like its big brother the Masterpiece 96 is a universal fully programmable controller.

The Masterpiece 96 accepts an audio input used for sound-to-light. Pulsar Modulator’s sound-to-light circuits are

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Australia - LSC Lighting Systems have launched a web-based discussion forum for the range of maXim lighting consoles and a totally revamped Resource CD. The maXim Discussion Web was created and launched in response to the continuing need for open interaction between owner/operators of the maXim control desks and LSC distributors, technical support and design staff. The forum covers various topics such as software and hardware issues and feature wish lists. It provides a great on-line opportunity for direct communication with essential people within the LSC organisation and other users of the maXim. The forum is also an ideal avenue for interested purchasers to seek independent opinion on the worthwhile benefits the maXim provides.

The LSC Resource CD provides a comprehensive information source on all products currently manufactured by LSC. Operator manuals, brochures, line drawi

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