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USA - EAW has announced the release of DSAPilot Version 1.2 software for its innovative Digitally Steerable Array (DSA) Series loudspeaker system. DSAPilot, which is available as a free download from the company's website, provides a simple control interface for adjusting the vertical coverage pattern of up to 32 DSA loudspeakers. New features available in DSAPilot version 1.2 include:

SPL mapping on listener area: The listener area is shown on screen by a thick bar that uses colours to indicate the SPL at any point. Moving the cursor over the bar opens a window that indicates the predicted SPL value at that point.
Dragable room definitions: Start, stop and inflection points for the listening area can all be entered numerically or by clicking and dragging the mouse to select the desired value.
Selectable amplifier shutdown timer: Each DSA cluster has 16 channels of amplifi

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Denmark - Martin Professional has introduced the new Maxedia Digital Media Composer - a media server capable of handling a multitude of digital media - including images, video and 3D graphics. Output as a video signal to video/plasma screens or any type of video image projector, Maxedia boasts a number of advantages over other digital media servers.

Housing an extensive media library for convenient access to creative special effects, Maxedia incorporates 3D effects and mapping (bitmap or video), real-time layer manipulation, and various playback and real-time transition effects. Maxedia, which includes integrated DMX control, provides full control of both lighting and video elements.

Maxedia runs up to a maximum of 20 layers simultaneously, depending on the type of layer, and offers 3D effects with unique real-time manipulation features. Programming is carried out on the Maxed

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UK - Drawmer has announced the introduction of the DSL424 TwoPlusTwo Combined Dynamics Processor. The DSL424 provides the engineer with a 1U four channel comprehensive toolbox capable of solving the most complex dynamic problems. Incorporated in the 1U package are two industry standard frequency conscious noise gates and two soft/hard knee compressors with variable threshold limiting. The channels may be front panel configured as four individual stand alone processors, a stereo linked pair of comp/limiters with a stereo linked pair of gates. Alternatively, any combination of processing can be achieved by rear panel patching.

The DSL424 combines the gates of the Drawmer DS404 with the comp/limiters of the Drawmer DL441 to provide a versatile 1U problem solver invaluable in applications where rack space is limited.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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CZ - The latest addition to Robe Show Lighting's moving head range is now in full production.

Features of the new ColorWash 1200E AT include a CMY colour mixing system, variable CTO, two colour wheels and a combined dimmer/shutter. The 1200E AT zoom has a range of 10 - 87° depending on the lens type used. The electronic ballast enables features like flicker-free operation, extended lamp life and power-saving mode.

The ColorWash 1200E AT is suitable for a wide range of applications including theatre, tv and live production, together with all types of installations, from multi-purpose venues to large clubs. Low noise output also makes it suitable for studio use.

(Barry Howse)

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UK - Harlequin has announced that its ever-popular Harlequin Reversible - a vinyl flooring for dance and stage applications that can be reversed to offer an alternate colour - is now available in a wider range of colours. As well as the established range of black/white, pale grey/dark grey and black/grey, the company is now adding red/blue, hazelnut/beige, tan/fog (a grey in between the existing medium and dark greys) and, finally, green/yellow. Widths and weights remain the same.

There are now seven combinations to choose from, each quick to roll out and lay flat to provide a slip-resistant dance surface. Ideally suited to touring companies, Harlequin Reversible is lightweight, easy to handle and hard-wearing for a long service life. Also available are colour matching adhesive tapes for the whole range.

Harlequin has also announced the release of the Summer 2004 issue of its

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UK - Following the release of the Quick Start DVD, DiGiCo has now released the full version of its D5 Live user manual giving users individual tuition wherever and whenever required. The D5 Live is an intuitive, simple-to-use console and engineers have found that they can go out and use after minimal tuition, according to DiGiCo. However, the company says there are a multitude of features within the D5 that may not be so immediately obvious.

The D5 Live User Manual DVD gives users their very own DiGiCo workshop, always at hand in a format that is less bulky than a traditional printed manual. The information is divided into seven logically defined sections that are fully navigable, allowing instant access to any chapter. There is also an offline version of the DiGiCo website, so if the DVD is played on a PC or Mac, information about other products is available, or access to a pd

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UK - Tourflex, distributed by A.C. Lighting, has launched the new Datasafe 4B digital data cable. The two-pair, 110 ohm, low smoke, halogen-free, ruggedized cable is designed for installation in extreme environments and insulated to 1000V, allowing cable runs in the same containment as power lines if required. The cable's outer sheath is both flame retardant and toughened, for a high degree of wear resistance.

Manufactured and tested to exacting specifications to ensure high performance and consistency, the cable is factory tested for HiPot, continuity, impedance and capacitance. The cable is available via A.C.'s Cable Express service, which provides same-day dispatch on custom manufactured cables and connectors. Other products in the Tourflex Datasafe range include 2-core, 4-core and digital colour changer cables.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - An updated edition of the Code for Lighting is now available from the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL). The Code for Lighting 2004 is published on CD-ROM and includes significant extra and updated information for lighting designers and other professionals responsible for interior lighting.

The new edition has an improved presentation, an index to the Code for Lighting section and a new section to the Schedule reinstating most of the information which was included in the earlier 1994 Code for Interior Lighting but not covered by the European Standard on lighting of indoor workspaces. The Code is packed with tables showing the recommended illuminances in virtually every type of working location and room type: hospitals, hotels, restaurants, libraries, offices, schools and many more.

The CD-ROM also includes a new edition of Lighting Guide 7: Office lighting and a Guide t

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Denmark - The Cyclo 04 DMX Wallwasher is a recessed fluorescent wallwasher with RGB color mixing which generates both white and colored light. Suited to a wide range of retail applications, it also provides an interesting solution for the office environment.

DMX controllable, the Cyclo 04 DMX Wallwasher feature extended color control and excellent white and colored light quality and represents a breakthrough for its ability to successfully compress color-changing technology into an architectural fitting, say the company.A full range of white and colored light is achieved by combining four dimmable T5 fluorescent lamps, the primary colors red, green and blue in a process known as additive color mixing, and an additional neutral white tube of 4000K. When installed at a setback of 1/3 the height of the wall, colored light is distributed extremely evenly and smoothly. Colour distrib

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USA - Color Kinetics has introduced iColor Module FX - a new lighting medium in the form of a 6" (15.2cm) square modular unit aimed at designs requiring singularly controllable points of light - including interior surface designs, backlit fabrics and three-dimensional objects.

iColor Module FX incorporates nine or 36 tri-colour LED nodes, mounted on a printed circuit board, and driven by Color Kinetics' custom Chromasic microchip. Each LED node within iColor Module FX is individually controllable, whether applied across one unit or a large-scale, multi-unit installation. It offers designers a flexible, extensible medium with which to bring complex lighting designs to life, including scrolling text and images, video and animations, say the company.

iColor Module FX features versatile mounting options - whether the units are positioned apart or conjoined to form grids and

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UK - Drag Net 4.0, available for download from the Rane website (address below) offers new processing blocks and enhancements to Rane's popular RPM family of 100% drag-and-drop DSP products. This release introduces high quality Feedback Suppression, hardware password protection and support for the powerful new low-cost SR 4 Smart Remote. The SR 4 Smart Remote features a rotary encoder knob for level control and preset or sources selection, plus eight status LEDs.

Any RPM device using a previous version of Drag Net can be easily updated for free to version 4.0. New Drag Net 4.0 features a powerful new Feedback Suppression block featuring Rane's Troxelation algorithm; new 6 x n Auto-Mixer with increased DSP efficiency; hardware password protection, integrated Smart Remote configuration; SR 4 Smart Remote support, and user interface enhancements which simplify setup.

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Germany - Behringer announced recently the immediate availability of the console-style Europower PMH5000 powered mixer. The all-new PMH5000 is an ultra-compact and light-weight powered mixer that incorporates patented Coolaudio Technology - an amplification technology that delivers enormous power and excellent sonic performance at nearly half the depth and weight of conventional powered mixers say the company. The mixer features 20 channels (12 mono + 4 stereo), plus stereo tape returns, two 24-bit/46 kHz effects processors with 99 Virtualizer presets each, two monitor paths and flexible I/O options.

Originally introduced as the Europower "PMX" Series, in a recent move to foster global consistency with other Behringer products and product range, Behringer re-introduce the Europower's brand designation. The change in name is merely an administrative one that does not im

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USA Elation's popular Waterfall DMX water-simulation fixture has been upgraded. John Lopez, sales manager for Elation Professional said: "Not only are the Waterfall 250's water-like effects much brighter as a result of a new 250W lamp, but we've also put more controls into the hands of users. This allows you to create a wider variety of visual effects and focus on particular colours to set different moods. Having this greater control makes the Waterfall 250 a much more versatile effect."

Using a DMX controller, operators can now individually control the speed and rotation of the Waterfall 250's two textured glass wheels. Additionally, separate controls determine each wheel's direction of rotation, so users also have the option to independently spin the wheels clockwise or counter-clockwise.

With all of these improvements, the company say that the Waterfall 250 is no

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UK - PLASA Show: First launched in 2000, Homemix has become a popular entry level DJ brand. For 2004, Homemix has the addition of two innovative new products: Play DJ and the TT500M, together with a completely fresh image for the brand.

The Party Mixing Station, the new 'DJ generation CDJ-1', is a totally portable, ghetto blaster style twin CD mixing unit with integral cassette deck and radio. It features external amp output sockets, a microphone input socket and the option for recording demo tapes, this Party Mixing Station really is great value for money. The TT500M is an entry-level traditional turntable mixing system which comes complete with drive belt turntables, two-channel mixer and headphones. Available autumn 2004, this system is a professional looking yet affordable piece of DJ equipment.

Play DJ will be the first self-contained DJ mixing unit to retail at under £1

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UK - PLASA Show: Sennheiser UK is exhibiting again at the PLASA show this year (12-15 September, Earls Court, London). The company will be introducing new products from Sennheiser, Rane, D.A.S., Lab.gruppen, Adamson, NetCIRA, APart, Anchor and Rycote. This year's stand will also be 'digitally networked' using NetCIRA, to show how the system works and allowing demonstrations of other products via the network system. The network will also link to other major stands within the PLASA show.

Sennheiser will show its brand new evolution 800 and 600 series, a new generation of wired mics that puts Sennheiser sound quality within reach of everyone's budget, say the company. The e800 and e600 series is a complete range with vocal and instrument mics for bands, soloists, and presenters and cater for a wide range of applications.

Designed for demanding professional use, Sennheiser'

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UK - Celestion International's recently launched FTR range will be shipping in August, say the company. The cast aluminium drivers feature innovations in magnet and chassis design as well as voice coil construction and material: these are significant technological advances that minimize distortion and thermal compression to further increase performance, power handling and sound quality, according to Celestion.

"Overcoming distortion and thermal compression are major challenges for anyone designing industry-leading, professional loudspeakers," says product development director Ian White. "By focusing on the key areas of magnet, chassis and voice coil, we've created a new kind of driver that represents an evolution in technology to achieve very high levels of performance."

Concentrated research and development at Celestion's new purpose-built facility in Ips

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UK - At this year's PLASA exhibition Audio-Technica is launching the new, re-engineered Pro Series range of live performance and general production microphones. The range features three new models, three updated models and improves still further the already cost competitive pricing of this product.

The new Pro Series features high performance specifications and benefits throughout from Audio-Technica's stringent engineering and manufacturing standards. 11 different models include, dynamic and condenser capsules, handheld, headset, clip mic and specialist instrument designs and a new high quality stereo condenser mic.

The PRO61 is a new high performance, hypercardioid, dynamic vocal mic, the PRO41 is a cardioid dynamic, the PRO31 is a high quality general cardioid dynamic, the PRO63 is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone and the PRO25ax is specifically designed for extreme

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UK - To complement Bulgin's Buccaneer range of waterproof Ethernet connectors is a new in-line cable joiner providing a robust, economic, sealed connector for in-line network connections. Dust and waterproof to IP68, the tough body houses a RJ45 coupler. Supplied with a choice of three couplers; the PX0777/UTP has an un-shielded (UTP) coupler, the PX0777/STP a shielded (STP) coupler and the PX0777/CAT5ESTP a shielded coupler to Cat5e. This format allows any standard patchcord, RJ45 connectors and most Ethernet cables to be used.

Moulded in a black UL94V-0 rated material the connector is supplied with cable glands to suit cables from 3.5 to 8mm diameter. Designed for easy field termination, the PX0777 offers an effective, low cost cable joining solution for LAN cables in harsh industrial environments.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - H&T Mirage has developed Rainbow, a programmable system for dimming and cross-fading ultra-slim fluorescent tubes. The system utilizes the latest technology to produce a random or sequential light pulsing effect, and combined with high output T5 lamps, can create striking effects for interior design or point-of-sale applications.

The product was utilized by Butterfield Signs with great success at McDonald's Restaurant in Oxford Street, London. The Rainbow system was mounted behind large glass panels stretching 13m long and 2.4m high - to spectacular effect. The project impressed the judging panel at this year's Sign Industry Awards, and Butterfield Signs won the accolade 'Best Illuminated Sign 2004'.

The Rainbow system allows the use of smaller, thinner and brighter light sources and angled reflectors to create greater light intensity. Butterfield Signs specified T5 lamps

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Denmark - The Martin Ether2DMX allows users to increase the number of Maxxyz DMX universes and/or easily place DMX universes remotely on any TCP/IP Ethernet network. Every Ether2DMX box extends the number of universes by four, which means a maximum of 32 universes can be reached. Ether2DMX can also be used to place your DMX universes at a remote location, connected to the Maxxyz by a single Ethernet line (RJ45). Similarly, the number of DMX inputs can be increased or placed at a remote location. Ether2DMX can also be used as an output device for the upcoming Maxxyz PC, or as an input device for Martin ShowDesigner (MSD). Finally, the Ether2DMX box uses the Artnet protocol and can therefore be used to interface with any third-party product that can interface with Artnet.

When using additional Ether2DMX routers a switch must be employed to split up the Ethernet connection. A rack

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UK - Switchcraft has launched a brand new range of molded audio patch cords suitable for digital and analogue applications. Made using highly flexible 110ohm, low-capacitance, low-loss cable, the new cords are available in eight colours and 10 lengths from 30cm up to 300cm. Terminations include 6.35mm (long frame), TT/bantam and twin TT/bantam jack plugs.

Metallic shells are used between the rubber boots and the nickel-plated plug bodies to ensure high levels of shielding and strength, and the moulding process provides protection against dust and moisture.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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USA - High End Systems has released its newest version of software for the Catalyst Media Server - the product which fuses lighting with digital media. Catalyst Pro v3.2 now offers more features and functions, including six layers of digital media for real-time rendering, with full effects capabilities on each layer. (The previous v3.0 offered four layers.)

New digital media libraries have also been added, with graphics specially enhanced for optimum projection performance. For the first time, Catalyst now features SDI video input for real-time video capturing and is shipping with SCSI drives.

High End Systems chief technology officer Richard Belliveau says: "The addition of SDI input makes the Catalyst more valuable in the audio-visual industry." Catalyst has won numerous industry awards, and is being specified on concert tours, in corporate presentations, on televi

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Germany - HK Audio will be launching three brand new products at PLASA 2004 (12-15 September). An eagerly-anticipated addition to the German manufacturer's Cohedra (Coherent Dynamic Response Array) system is the CDR 210 F direct-radiating 2 x 10" flyable subwoofer. Based on the acoustic characteristics of the Cohedra CDR 210 Sub subwoofer, the CDR 210 F has the same basic shape as the CDR 208 S/T mid/high units and can be flown with the same rigging hardware. The enclosure, sloped by 2.25° on top and bottom, allows for the curving of flying bass arrays, enabling up to 20 CDR 210 F units to be mounted directly on the flying frame above the mid/high units. Alternatively they can be flown as a separate bass array or to serve as the basis for ground-stacked Cohedra mid/high units using the Cohedra stacking frame (see below). For transportation, two CDR 210 F units fit into one m

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UK - Beacon has introduced its Digigobos series 5-9. Featuring looped clips the Digitalgobo files may be incorporated into a derivative work such as a live performance, film, video, broadcast, multimedia, advertisement, internet, presentation, or print project. Hire operations can rent them to their end users as part of a RADlite or Catalyst system.

Series 5 and up are also stand-alone DVD's with all clips looped, plus a looped clip that contains all files on the disc, which can be run from a normal domestic DVD player.

For HighEnd Catalyst, RADlite systems or Martin Maxedia as well for mediabackgrounds or videoeffects there is a DVD Rom with clips in PAL format 720x576 PhotoJPEG codec as basic files.

Four different formats are available on the discs: PhotoJPEG (mov) -MotionJPEG A (mov) -Cinepak (avi) & MPG1 352x288 and feature 20 royalty free looped clips. Resellers in UK a

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  6. Martin Architectural's Flat panel speakers
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