USA - Tailored to DJs of all levels, Gemini has introduced its new MM-3000 professional 5-channel stereo mixer. This 19" mixer comes equipped with essentials such as 8-line, 2-convertible Phono/Line RCA and 3 1/4" Mic inputs along with 3-band rotary line EQ per channel with cut feature, 2-band rotary Mic EQ control with cut feature, and a user-replaceable RailGlide cross fader. The MM-3000 also includes a free iPod friendly cable for iPod connectivity.
Sleekly designed and enclosed in an attractive silver and black metal chassis, the MM-3000 also features a dual display with bright LED, XLR-1/4" combo mic input, push-button cueing with cue/PGM fader control and balanced master output.
UK - The Tryka range of LED luminaires and drivers has seen a noticeable expansion over recent times. Keeping up its trend for advanced product development, a new flexible LED system will be unveiled at PLASA07. The Flect-O-LED uses the new Luxeon Rebel LED for bright and endless colour mixing. Also available in an optic version to control the angle of the light output, the unit comes ready fitted on a heatsink, thus considerably reducing the installation time and number of accessories required.
A combination of drivers from the expanding IDS family of Intelligent Drive Systems will be used to run the lighting on the Tryka stand. This will include the latest addition to the family, the IDS-1, and a preview of the forthcoming Drivers with adjustable forward current to run the Rebel Flect-O-LED and K2 Strip Systems with far greater output.
UK - For the first time, PLASA 07 is offering attendees the chance to register for both wysiwyg and Vivien workshops from Cast.
"Vivien is a most powerful, comprehensive software design tool available to meeting and event professionals, enabling users to produce a picture today of tomorrow's event," says a spokesman for Cast. "In this workshop at PLASA, you will learn how to create 2D room layouts, amazing virtual views, and spectacular, 3D photorealistic renderings for use in your eye-popping presentations." Using Vivien's Wizards and tools, attendees will quickly and easily design seating and table arrangements, pipe and drape, and video projection."
In the more advanced intermediate workshop, attendees will get a comprehensive look at inserting library items, applying textures, importing objects from third party programmes like AutoCAD and Google Sk
UK - The act of releasing drapes and props onto a stage, called the Kabuki drop, which is used extensively in the theatre and events markets can now be undertaken remotely following the launch of the Electro Kabuki by Magnet Schultz, a market leader in the manufacturer of specialist solenoid actuators and mechanisms.
Superseding previous methods, which are unable to meet the requirements of load capacity, functionality and reliability, the Electro Kabuki has been developed following extensive consultation with the theatre and events industries, says the company.
The Electro Kabuki has been designed to reliably release weights of up to 50kg and is suitable for applications where the requirement is to discharge or drop drapes, dummies or cables on cue as a straight drop or at any angle. Also suitable for very light loads, the Electro Kabuki is supplied off-the-shelf with all ele
UK - Goboland will be releasing another 100 steel gobo designs at PLASA 07, bringing the total of catalogue designs to more than 1350 designs, including 1100 Steel Collection designs. Catalogues with the new designs will be available on the stand along with the newly revised price list.
This price list includes a lower price on full colour CMYK glass gobos. Already known for the high resolution of their images, Goboland glass gobos will soon be produced using a "unique organic dot process" which will give finer tonal representation to photographic images, both black and white and colour, says the company.
Goboland will be presenting their new gobo rotators for the first time. Offering counter- rotating gobos with an onboard manual control of speed and direction, the double gobo rotators can also be set to carry out pre-programmed effects using a simple system of dip-
UK - ChamSys will be showing its MagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC Wings at PLASA 07. MagicQ consoles have been field proven with leading lighting designers around the World for rock'n'roll, theatre, TV and corporate shows. ChamSys will demonstrate the range of both MagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC Wings, together with powerful MagicQ networking software, enabling wired and wireless remote control of consoles.
ChamSys will be meeting with distributors at the show to "ensure that integration of the new products to the MagicQ range is as smooth as always". Visitors will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the new ChamSys products.
Following PLASA07, ChamSys is offering a free training course on 13 and 14 September at a venue in Old Brompton Road. The course covers the use of all MagicQ products, including the range of PC Wings and MagicQ consoles. This inclu
USA - With the release of the Èlan, Chauvet reaffirms its commitment to take LED technology to new levels, says the company. The élan features 224 LEDs that create beams which rotate and crisscross, and with a 70° beam angle, provides wide room/floor coverage, and mid-air effects.
The fixture offers four channels of DMX control (red, green, blue and strobe), with a plethora of preprogrammed colour changes and patterns. Separate knobs control sound sensitivity for movement and colour independently, allowing for a variety of show options.
By manipulating the dipswitches located on the unit, users can control colour strobing and movement. The fixture also features master/slave settings and an additional power output which enables daisy-chaining of up to 20 fixtures.
UK - Artistic Licence will introduce Dali-Scope at PLASA07. It is a hand-held tool for testing, programming and configuring DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) devices. Dali-Scope is the first hand-held tool specifically designed for DALI, says the company.
The product can be used to: set the fixture address including group assignments; auto-patch fixture addresses; test the fixture; transmit single levels, group levels and scene selects; walk test; automatically cycle though channels groups and scenes; read all current DALI levels for channels, groups and scenes, and read latest DALI levels for channels, groups and scenes.
The product display uses high brightness LEDs making it easy to use in low light conditions. The moisture proof keypad uses single function keys for ease of operation. Dali-Scope is powered by two AA batteries and offers over 12 hours continuous o
UK - Blackout has developed a new variation of gabled truss, designed to allow users to make the most use of space inside temporary structures. The new product was used for the first time this year at Grant & Anthea's Summer Ball in a marquee at their home in Surrey in mid-July, and Blackout says it is confident there will be many more applications in the months and years to come.
"The ground support truss system followed the sloping roof line of the temporary structure as well as sufficiently supporting lighting and sound loads while not intruding on the space below. It can go right up into the apex of any interior space, such as marquees or converted barns and warehouses," explains Blackout managing director Steve Tuck. "This in turn gives event designers many more options in terms of where they position lighting, loudspeakers and other fittings."
UK - Pharos Architectural Controls is introducing the LPC X, a big brother to the award-winning LPC1 and LPC2. This Lighting Playback Controller offers capacities up to a massive 100 DMX universes from a single unit, taking control for large installations to a whole new level, says the company.
The LPC X supports a variety of control protocols to suit different project needs, including DMX-over-Ethernet standards such as Pathport, ArtNet, ETCNet2 and Streaming ACN. Also provided are DVI and Firewire DV outputs for integrating with arrays of fixtures that require video-based control.
There is also a framework in place to support custom protocols for bespoke projects. Multiple different protocols can be output simultaneously from a single unit giving synchronised control across an installation and making the LPC X a flexible answer for large-scale control.
Australia - The new ARX MSX 48 transformer isolated microphone/line Splitter from ARX has been developed to deliver the performance required by the increasing complexity of today's standards of audio production, says the company.
The MSX 48 is a totally passive device requiring no power, and consists of 16 channels of transformer isolated ultra low noise microphone/line splitter. Each of these channels has a direct looped main / FOH feed, and a transformer isolated monitor split on the front panel.
On the rear panel is an auxiliary transformer isolated split suitable for use with a remote recording truck or TV feed. Duplicates of the monitor and aux splits are also provided on two sets of dual 25-pin D connectors on the rear panel, wired to Tascam wiring protocol.
Germany - The new REV professional wireless system from Electro-Voice offers an array of high tech features, including an optimised analogue audio path developed with Digital Audio Labs to provide "the truest representation of a wired microphone sound possible in a wireless system"
REV-Link PC software enables remote monitoring, control and programming over a CAN bus connection through an Electro-Voice UCC-1 converter or Electro-Voice Netmax N8000.
Factory set channel groups allow up to 16 systems to operate simultaneously in one frequency band. Programmable in 25kHz steps across 24MHz operating bandwidth, there are over 950 possible channels so users can always find a clear channel. Advanced ClearScan automatic group and channel selection allows quick, simple setup, says the company.
REV offers two handheld options - a stylish metal compact handle for concert and
UK - PSCo is launching a revolutionary lifting solution in the UK, enabling easy, fast and cost effective installation for the 103" Panasonic Plasma.
PSCo has partnered with German manufacturers Mediascreen to launch this flight-case based system which can position the 103" up to 3m in the air at the touch of a button. The Screen Lifter is a specially designed portable installation, handling and display system, which is now available for both trade rental and sale from PSCo.
The sheer size of the new Panasonic 103" Plasma screen has presented an installation challenge for early purchasers of the system. Until now the 8ft wide, 220kg screen has required bespoke lifting for both permanent and temporary installations, be that a domestic environment, an exhibition or a luxury retail outlet.
However, The Screen Lifter houses the 103" screen in a flight case on
Australia - LSC Lighting Systems will officially unveil the full TEKO dimmer range at PLASA 07. Born from LSC's successful EKO installation dimmer, the TEKO is designed for use in the television, film and live entertainment industries.
There are four models available in the TEKO range, from the 12-channel 3kW through to the 3-channel 15kW model, with the ability to control any inductive or reactive load with a 100% duty cycle. The TEKO also has the option to include LSC's Houston Remote Monitoring Software and ePlates to externally recall pre-recorded memories.
The TEKO joins a growing catalogue of products at LSC, including the, maXim Lighting Control Console, EKO Dimming Systems and the Delta range of distribution products. The full LSC range will be on show at PLASA 07.
Germany - beyerdynamic has recently added the TG-X 930 condenser microphone to its TourGroup line. Based on the capsule construction of the company's popular MC 930 studio condenser microphone, the TG-X 930 provides the sensitivity of a condenser in combination with the TG-X touring line's durability, says the company.
Suitable for close-micing situations, the proximity effect of the TG-X 930's cardioid capsule was compensated to achieve a neutral transmission of low frequencies. To ensure an exceptional top-end, the mic features a slight treble boost. Its maximum sound pressure level is 150dB SPL. The TG-X 930 also includes a low internal noise level, offering users a high dynamic range.
"Sound quality is a key element to every audio application, but in the case of live performances, durability becomes paramount," explains Paul Froula, beyerdynamic's Pro Audio busin
UK - Audica Professional is launching the new MICROseries WMR wall-mount remote control at PLASA 07, with UK and Ireland distributor CUK Audio.
The 85mm square front-panel WMR is designed to fit a standard UK lighting switch back-box or pattress, and is wired to the MICROzone amplifier/controller using Cat 5 cable with RJ45 connectors. Providing full control for a remotely located MICROzone, the unit duplicates the front panel functions for source selection, mute, standby and volume. It also houses an infrared receiver to allow for use of the IR remote control unit supplied with the MICROzone.
"The future of installed sound for background music and AV is with a greater emphasis on style and ease of use," comments Audica's Derek West. "With more and more systems being computer and media player driven, the end user no longer wants visible hardware - just simple, c
UK - Brand new products being launched by Czexh-based manufacturer Robe Show Lighting at PLASA 07 will include the Media Hub 5000 DT, the latest version software for the DigitalSpot 5000 DT, 3 new LED products from Robe's LT range, using K2 LEDs, Media Server Qube Control for the StageQube 324 and a new lighting controller - the DMX Control 2048.
Robe also shows its popular range of AT Series moving light products - including the ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E AT, and from the 700 Series, the ColorSpot 700E AT, the ColorWash 700E AT and the ColorWash 750AT Tungsten.
The MediaHub 5000 DT completes Robe's successful Digital 'DT' series. This graphics engine provides all the features of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT (i.e. two digital gobo layers with selection of up to 244 x 255 video clips or images per layer; two independent effects channels on each gobo layer with 120 effects,
UK - Visitors to the PLASA Show at Earls Court from 9-12 September, can pay a visit to Stand H69 for an opportunity to win a prize of £1000 worth of staging products - courtesy of the boys and girls at Hoist UK, Litestructures and Rope Assemblies.
UK - Wybron has announced that it is launching and previewing six new products at PLASA 07. During three 45-minute sessions, Wybron's CEO, Larry Turner, will preview each new product and discuss the company's direction to current Wybron/PRG Distribution dealers.
In February 2007, Wybron's new management team presented plans for actively picking up the pace of its product development. The company promised to introduce one product per month from April 2007 through the start of this year's trade show season.
"We set a high benchmark for Wybron's product development team and are really pleased to report that they have exceeded our commitments," said Turner. "A number of the new products Wybron will be showing at PLASA 2007 are platform independent and stem from the success of our InfoTrace Control and Management System. The industry requested additional platform sup
UK The new Outline turntable for polar measurement, ET250-3D has been nominated for a PLASA Award for Innovation. The idea came from Guido Noselli, the company's founder, and was initially intended for in-house use, inorder to facilitate measurement of the polar dispersion of the firm's loudspeakers.
In fact, this device became the most sought-after work tool for (well-known and lesser known) competitors and the world's most famous sound designers, as well as multinational companies, authoritative institutions such as MIT and Synergetic Audio Concept and many universities teaching acoustics worldwide, says the company.
After almost 20 years' life, the ET System is still one of Outline's best sellers. The remote control software supplied with the turntable was also entirely developed in Outline's laboratories. This software enables the user to programme 'macros' using an intuit
Germany - Pro Audio Technik has introduced a notebook stand under the name Luke Dreistand. The stand has been designed in close cooperation with renowned DJs during practical work with computer based DJ systems. The notebook stand tray accepts most portable computers. A clamp mounted side tray can be used to hold a Scratch LIVE Interface, an external hard disk or a sound card.
The tripod stand stays securely in place - even on uneven surfaces, with minimum space requirement. Tray height is adjustable and it may be turned sideways and tilted down or up. Thus, the notebook positioning may be adjusted according to the user's preference and to the space available.
UK - Wybron is launching and previewing the Nexera DX at PLASA 2007. The Nexera DX combines Wybron's award winning virtually silent colour changing fixture with a dimmer and 24V power supply.
The Nexera DX is designed to provide colour changing and dimming functions in a single DMX/RDM fixture that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot. The system is fully Remote Device Management (RDM) compatible and interfaces with the Wybron InfoTrace Control and Management System to provide ease of installation and maintenance.
"The unit is ideally suited for retrofit installations where centralised dimming is not possible or economically feasible," said Larry Turner, CEO of Wybron. "The performance of the dimmer is outstanding, and we expect the ease of installation to broaden the appeal of the Nexera."
The Nexera DX is billed as a complete solution. It accepts DMX an
UK - Robert Juliat will introduces Victor, the latest member of its follow-spot family, at PLASA 07. A variant on the Super Korrigan spotlight, which is in-use on many shows including Avenue Q and Footloose in London's West End, Victor shares the Super Korrigan's 7-14.5° optical path and compact design, but uses a 1800W MSR lamp instead of the Korrigan's 1200W HMI.
Many other members of the comprehensive Robert Juliat range, from the versatile Lutin washlight with interchangeable PC/fresnel lenses to the 4000W HTI Lancelot arena spotlight, will also be on show.
In addition, Robert Juliat will have a range of other new products on display. These include the CIN'K a 5K tungsten fresnel, the FIGARO architectural profile with the new CDM-T 250W lamp and the LANCELOT followspot / projector; new DMX modules: the NORIA a rotating gobo wheel and CHROMIX, a progressiv
UK - Wireless Solution Sweden is celebrating the production of W-DMX unit number 10,000 with a special GoldBox, designed as an award to "Outstanding EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Asia) Dealer" to be presented during a special ceremony to be held during PLASA07.
"We are so proud of the growth of our business in the past few years," says Niclas Arvidsson, international sales manager and founder of Wireless Solution: "We want to share the celebration of our 10,000th unit by recognising some of our dealers who have helped make this possible."
On Monday, 10 September at 3:00pm at Booth E81, Arvidsson and Wireless Solution personnel will hold an informal ceremony, where they will present a limited edition Gold-plated W-DMX BlackBox to their outstanding EMEA dealers. Wireless Solution is exhibiting with White Light.