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AutoScan technology quickly scans and finds a clear, non-interfering receiver frequency at the push of a button; then ACT technology syncs the receiver and transmitter frequency automatically - again, with push of a button.

Receiver front panel displays all functions (channel, frequency, RF and AF signal levels, transmitter battery levels, SQ levels and diversity and interference warning indicators) at a glance, with easy to read characters thanks to a bright, full colour VFD (vacuum fluorescent display) - another world first from Mipro, the company says.

Key features include UHF frequency-agile, reliable diversity reception; r

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Based off the updated and ergonomically re-designed PS-626x, but with the added features of built-in digital effects such as filter, flanger & trans effects, the PS-626EFX Professional 10" 3-channel mixer is equipped with all the essentials DJs need and want, plus the added bonus of one touch effects control with adjustable EFX parameter wheel, says the company.

The PS-828x is equipped with four Channels, five lines with two phono inputs, balanced XLR outputs, three-band rotary EQ per channel with -30db cuts, assignable crossfader with curve control and a separate microphone volume with talkover and two-band EQ.

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"This new software represents a year's worth of effort by our digital lighting team," says Scott Blair, HES director of digital lighting development. "Beyond the performance improvements and features that we have included in this release, this effort provides a solid foundation for future enhancements to come in our digital product line."

Improvements have been made to the Network Media Sync to allow multiple digital lighting units to perform in synchronized playback. Major improvements to In-Frame and Out-Frame seeking allow for precision

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5 Star will also be showing the popular Eurotrucker general purpose road trunk which itself has undergone a make-over.

Laptop computers feature extensively in the entertainment industry and with this in mind, the new Laptop Cases will also be shown. Available in two distinctly different versions, these carry cases offer "the ultimate in protection and transportability for today's high-tech equipment". A selection of other specialist and standard cases as well as foam inserts will also be displayed.<

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Anders L°kke, international marketing & communications manager at projectiondesign says, "The majority of active stereoscopic projectors available in the market tend to be large and cumbersome and are mainly available only for companies with large budgets. Seizing the opportunity to introduce an active stereo and compact projector, projectiondesign decided to bring the same levels of performance and include them in our single chip F10 chassis."

The F10 AS3D projector is designed for the demanding scientific visualisation, simulation and entertainment environments in applications that have not been able to achieve this level of performance in the past.

The projector operates at a full 120 Hz refresh rate from dual head

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At the Beijing fair, the ChainMaster products on view included the newly improved controllers of the XYZ series as well as the BGV-C1 pro touch-panel control system with its expanded function set.

The XYZ Stage Controller governs movement along all three axes. It is equipped with a 12" flat screen and offers, depending upon the version selected, up to two separate joysticks. The integrated keyboard and mouse permit swift and efficient control and programming. In networks, it is possible to run multiple XYZ Stage Controllers in parall

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LA-RAK was created as a universal platform designed to facilitate cross-rental between DOSC Network members and to ensure compatibility with the legacy analogue cabling standard of L-Acoustics systems, says the company.

The LA-RAK module comprises: One 9U rack with LEXAN® front and rear covers; three LA8 amplified controllers; an 1/O distribution panel for analogue signal, L-NET (control and monitoring) and L-DGA (digital audio) networks distribution within the rack and link out with other racks ; 2U space for implementing

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From Digidesign, HD will be showing and demonstrating a fully integrated FOH and monitoring solution in the form of the D-Show Profile surface in combination with the Mix Rack.

The Yamaha M7CL-48 and LS9-32 consoles will also be on display and demonstrated. . With an array of advanced concepts such as the 'Centralogic' control interface, which makes it as easy and intuitive to use as an analogue console, the M7CL is designed for medium size live sound applications. The 32-mic/line input 64-channel LS9-32 is compact and light enough for one person to move and set up easily, and incl

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Also available from Hall Stage North America fitted to 110V units, the DMX DGH comes in 10m and 20m travel options, with custom units available for drapes up to 100m wide.

Additionally, The SkyDeck modular tensioned wire grid system will be available in the UK from this summer. The system provides safe access to theatrical lighting, audio cables, loudspeakers, stage rigging and effects - in fact, anything you need to get to on a regular basis, says the company.

Installed in venues across the US, SkyDeck panels are built with a woven wire working surface in modula

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It is also in action on a myriad of tours and live events, including James Blunt's 2008 world tour (LD Paul Normandale), Boyzone (LD Peter Barnes), the recent Kaiser Chief's homecoming gig at Leeds Elland Road stadium (Video director Jon Shrimpton/LD Richard Larkum) and will be used on the upcoming Coldplay world tour (LD Paul Normandale).

Catalyst is flexible, configurable and adaptable to suit productions of any size or budget, says the company. The latest PRO version, when coupled

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Designed to aid with both pre-programming and training, Phantom Jester allows users to manipulate an emulated desk on their PC and view the monitor outputs without a real desk. Show files can then be interchanged with the desk using a standard USB memory stick, for true offline programming. Every software function of the desk is emulated including Online Help and a front panel mimic allows you to interact with the software in real time.

The launch of Phantom Jester coincides with the production release of version 2 software for the Jester ML range which includes additional pages of submasters, improved DMX In capabilities and improved monitor screens. A maintenance release for the Jester range (version 3.1) has also

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These video and SAT-cables are available in four different versions, depending on application and transmission length and with different diameters and insulation strengths (0.6/2.8; 0.8/3.7; 1.0/4.8; 1.6/7.0).

Each cable version in the SC-RG Classic Broadcast Series is available in either a PVC- or a flame retardant FRNC-version. The flexible PVC-version is especially suitable for mobile applications, while the FRNC-jacket (in compliance with top quality norm IEC 332-3) makes the cable pe

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As the exclusive UK distributor for the Chroma-Q, Jands and Spotlight brands, A.C.'s lighting area will feature recent additions to each range. The Chroma-Q LED range includes the new Color Punch compact IP65 fixture, and Color Split fixture with dual side by side RGBA LED cells for twice the lighting possibilities.

The Jands range includes the Vista lighting console with graphic based user interface and the FPX/WMX portable/wall mounted, professional touring quality 12x2.4kW channel dimmers. The Spotlight range includes the Cyclorama Domino RGBA LED floodlight with optical system for uniform light distribution, Vedette 12HCC LV followspot with lo

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The Allen & Heath ZED-R16 combines an analogue recording mixer with a FireWire soundcard, MIDI controls and 'home-studio' routing so you can build tracks in the studio, record live gigs, mix-down and remix.

"Allen & Heath used to be well known for its recording mixers and the last one we designed was the GS3000 - a traditional analogue mixer - nearly ten years ago," says designer, Mike Griffin. "The way the recording musician works now is quite different, so with the ZED-R16 I was looking to offer a product which addressed the world of digital recording. ZED-R16 offers an interface to that world but also offers great analogue functionality - where you can mix in

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This amalgamation of video and lighting capabilities combines Barco's projection technology with Green Hippo's widely recognised and user friendly Hippotizer V3 software technology.

According to Barco: "With its brightness, unlimited image selection and instant switching between light beam and video projection, cue by cue, the DML-1200 provides lighting designers with pure creativity at their fingertips. With its on-board media player, lighting de

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With the XL250 the company has managed to pack a full range of features into a restyled chassis. Available in two versions (with Magnetic or Electronic ballast), the XL250 combines a 250W lamp - and all the features of the established XL series - with a highly-efficient optical system, making the fixture sufficiently bright for any small-to-medium sized venue as well as theatre and television studios, says the company.

Highlights of the XL250 are the interchangeable colour gobos, 15°-23° linear zoom, LCD display and an energy-saving design for both the electronic (XL250) and magnetic ballast (XL250M) versions.

The XL250 also contains an energy-saving design, reducing lamp consumption to half power at shutter closing status

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As the exclusive UK distributor for the Chroma-Q, Jands and Spotlight brands, A.C.'s lighting area will feature recent additions to each range. The Chroma-Q LED range includes the new Color Punch compact IP65 fixture, providing super bright results for both indoor and temporary outdoor applications, and the Color Split fixture with dual side by side RGBA LED cells. The Jands range includes the revolutionary Vista lighting console with graphic based user interface and the FPX/WMX portable/wall mounted, professional touring quality 12x2.4kW channel dimmers. The Spotlight range includes the Cyclorama Domino RGBA LED floodlight with

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With the upgraded Neutrik connectors, lighting operators can be assured there will always be a strong, seamless flow of DMX data from their controller into the Opti RGB, and out from the fixture to other daisy-chained units, said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. This will eliminate the possibility of breakage from heavy use, or of weak or interrupted DMX signals from the older XLR connectors, which can sometimes cause spotty performance.

"We wanted to improve the Opti RGB's control connectivity, and we felt the best way to do this was to switch to Neutrik connectors, which are really tops in the market with their exceptional quality and relia

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Congo v5 rethinks the management of lighting effects for theatre and live events, making them as easy to control as a dimmer with a scroller. Using all the tools available for device control, Congo v5 functions create many new effects. The new Chase effect provides a simple editor for creating intensity effects without using up presets and sequences. The new Dynamic effect uses the existing dynamics concept and brings them into the new Effect Playback world.

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Sourcing creative and innovative solutions for the theatres and production teams, Sunbaba's portfolio of materials are used for drapes, scenery and set designs across professional and amateur dramatics.

The new Block Out material allows its users to create two different images, one a printed image and the other a backlit silhouette. The material is first printed with the images that are to be rear blocked, then tested on a light box to ensure the image backlights perfectly, creating silhouette images when night falls.

Sunbaba's technical director, Trevor booth explains: "Block Out is a revolutionary solution that will be ideal to create theatre backdrops. We can use this technique and material to create 'night and day' effect wi

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Medialon Manager V5 can control any audiovisual equipment using any protocol and network. Being software based it integrates perfectly with IT, opening a wide range of new applications, says the company.

Medialon Manager is hardware independent and connects to controlled devices via industrial hardware as well as conventional AV control hardware such as AMX. Medialon Manager can run in hidden mode where only custom designed interface are visible or in user mode allowing live edition. It comes with free Panel software for custom touch screen design.

Medialon Scheduler is a Windows based application to schedule any type of events programmed with Medialon Manager Show & Media Control software.

Show Control Machine PRO has been designed with critical application in mind and every detail has b

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In its ShowHub guise, the TiMax2 control software is configured specifically for programming and running shows and events, whilst the RoomHub version is optimized for more mainstream AV installations needing similar comprehensive audio processing resources but with less focus on real-time showcontrol or audio animation.

TiMax2 incorporates a scaleable multi-channel audio matrix and mixer to handle multiple sources and multiple zones in a variety of projects ranging from theatre and corporate or special events through to AV installations, museums, boardrooms, hotels and nightclubs. The compact 2U chassis provides 16 input and 16 outputs in analogue or AES/EBU format which is expandable up to 64x64 within the same frame. Optional networking interfaces include C

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Little sister to the proven LX6464ES sound card which can exchange simultaneously 64 channels from and 64 channels to an EtherSound network, the LX1616ES can transmit and receive up to sixteen EtherSound channels, thus connecting computer-based audio applications to a 100Mb/s EtherSound network via a single Cat 5 cable.

The LX1616ES is designed for direct-to-disk applications that don't necessarily require as many as 64 channels, but still require maximum flexibility to play and/or record selected ES-100 audio channels using just a single Cat 5 cable. A scaled-down version of the LX6464ES, LX1616ES offers a starting point for price-sensitive applications, particularly since it can be upgraded on the fly from a 16/16 channel count