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BlueLine System is an integrated audio system controlled by DMX designed by WORK. This full solution is composed of four devices for an optimum control of audio and an important reduction of cables in installations. The use of RJ 45 cables and IC 6 Pro A (self-powered ceiling speaker controlled by DMX) allows energy saving and cuts down costs.

TourDim 48 is a rack of dimmers based on the D 66 K3 model and has been designed for "almost any touring applications and rental companies".

The WT 500 is a new reference of lifting tower specially designed for line array systems. Based on the WT 600, it is designed for the elevation of small/medium line array systems.

The Digiline series of audio digital matrices provide advanced solutions for audio control and processing through

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At 22 kilograms, the Elation Design Spot LED weighs less than the original Design Spot 250 Pro, yet produces a light output comparable to a 250-watt discharge lamp. It also offers the easy maintenance typically associated with LED fixtures, since its extended lamp life is 50,000 hours.

Like the original Design Spot 250 Pro, the new Design Spot LED features a variable Frost Filter, which allows it to function as a hybrid spot/wash effect. Other features include a motorised iris, motorised focus, and

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Specifically aimed at busy project studios, the GS-R24 is billed as a high quality analogue console for the key mixer functions of preamp and EQ, combined with a choice of interface modules, motorised faders for automated mixing and MIDI controllers for tactile interfacing with software DAWs.

The first interface module available is a 32-channel Firewire interface with ADAT optical connectivity.

Allen & Heath will also be displaying the latest developments in the iLive digital mixer family, including new I/O hardware, and audio networking plug-in cards for Dante and RockNet.

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

"Since its release, Line 6 digital wireless technology has received nearly unanimous praise for its unmatched performance, simplicity and sound," says Simon Jones, vice president of new market development at Line 6. "PLASA 2010 is the perfect venue to bring its advanced technology and simple user experience directly to audio installation companies, rental companies, production companies, and dealers."

Line 6 will be on-site at stand 1-J12 showcasing XD-V30 and XD-V70 handheld wireless microphone systems, and XD-V30L and XD-V70L lavalier wireless microphone systems.

(Jim Evans)

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The Q-Spot series is designed for small- to medium-sized installations, as well as mobile applications, particularly those with low ceilings, where heat emissions may be a concern. Both fixtures are lightweight and feature long-life LED light sources, which mean less need to climb ladders for lamp changes and benefit in regard to energy efficiency. Additional

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The presentation days will begin with a company overview of L-Acoustics and a tour of the premises followed by an introduction to the Kara/SB18 system, rigging demonstration, listening session, A/B test with dV-DOSC/dV-SUB and a Q&A session to round off proceedings.

"We are very pleased with the great feedback we've been getting from these demo days, especially from dV-DOSC users," says Stéphane Ecalle, L-Acoustics' marketing director. "With a design inspired by the K1 stadium system, Kara delivers a considerable amount of improvements over the pr

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14 March 2016

Exhibitors in the Design Gallery include Albioncourt, Occhio and 2B Delighted, which is the parent company of Wever & Ducre, DARK and Limis.

Other recently signed exhibitors include P4 Fastel, BAG Electronics, Ligman Lighting and Ruggiu Lighting. They join the likes of Mizar, Precision Lighting, Projection Lighting, Sill Lighting, RZB Lighting Systems and XAL.

A number of key lighting associations are supporting the 2011 show including the Lighting Industry Federation (LIF), Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) and International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), who run their Enlighten Europe Co

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The Australian Monitor Cafe Series subwoofer and satellite speaker package is designed for cafés, restaurants, boardrooms, bars, retail stores or any installation that demands full range, high quality audio reproduction. The Cafe Series is now available in black or and comprises the Cafe 20 speakers and Cafe 80P powered subwoofer.

The Cafe 20 is supplied in pairs with brackets included and features a 3" woofer and a ½" tweeter. Rated conservatively at 20Watts, it can be powered via a conventional amplifier or from the matching Cafe 80P subwoofer. The Cafe 20's are supplied with a multi angle ball joint style bracket.

The Cafe 80P subwoofer features dual 6.5" drivers. It includes five amplifiers - an 80Watt D Class power amplifier plus four x 20Watt amp

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The PLEC-120SxxxDT family comprises a set of 120 W constant current drivers with output current ratings from 350 to 4900 mA and corresponding output voltages from 343 to 24 V; a range that caters for all LED array configurations, whether predominantly parallel, predominantly serial or hybrid. All of the family's drivers are dimmable through a 1 - 10 VDC input with a linear control function. All units operate from a 90 - 305 Vac range and are suitable for US and world-wide industrial installations, includ

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This latest development completes a re-imaging of Schertler's popular acoustic amplifier series, which was given a 'new look' earlier this year. The company has also developed a new speaker system for the amps, designed to increase the sound quality and avoid unnecessary sound loss.

The David and Unico amplifiers, along with the Bass subwoofer and Side active loudspeaker now form Schertler's new Classic Series. A Deluxe Series is scheduled for release in the autumn.

(Jim Evans)

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5 Star's booth was maximised with some creative space management, displaying many products as well as incorporating a small seating and hospitality area.

Products on display included two 19" rack systems, finished in desert sand powder coated hardware and extrusions, plus a new concept in transit solutions - 'Euro-Crate'.

'Euro-Crate' is a simple transit solution enabling irregular shaped items to be transported in safety by using a shock-mounted internal baseboard and a matrix of adjustable tie-down shackles and ratchet straps. Intermediate 200 mm case sections are then inserted to the desired height

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14 March 2016

Compared with the previous version, the HTI 1500W has been designed to be even more robust. With the aid of a new burner and higher temperature resistance the lamp produces constant light throughout its entire operating life.

The new HTI 1500W lamp is suitable for use in effects lighting or in moving heads. These flexible, multifunctional headlamps for theatre or events technology enable light to be pointed in virtually any direction, says the company. eXtreme-Seal technology (XS technology) also improves thermal capacity, so cooling can be reduce

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"We are extremely excited to introduce the AVO-USB extender set," states Cameron Smith, Intelix sales and marketing manager. "Intelix has a long history providing USB extension solutions; however, the AVO-USB is the first product which combines an extremely compact form-factor with professional-grade performance. Most solutions trade size for quality - the smaller you get the worse the signal - this isn't the case with Intelix technology."

Prior to the AVO-USB, remote USB devices such as cameras, printers, scanners, keyboards, and mice were limited to only 16ft via direct USB cables or required expensive secondary network equipment. Using the AVO-USB, remote device

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"The COLORdash Accent is massively well received," said Michael Brooksbank, sales manager for Chauvet UK. "They're perfect for shop displays, museums, restaurants - the possibilities are nearly endless. Plus, the on-board driver and dipswitches make for 'plug & play' application without need for programming."

The COLORdash Accent family features seven high-power, 1-watt LEDs. Their cast aluminum housing helps dissipate heat. Its compact size, measuring 174 mm x 108 mm and weighing 0.6 kg, makes them discreet enough to be mounted almost anywhere or fit any decor, says the company. The fixtures' on-boa

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On the audio front, the show marks the first time the American Audio VMS4 arrives on the market. This versatile four-channel 'MIDILOG' controller fuses both MIDI and analogue audio control into one sleek unit. Billed as "the ultimate DJ performance tool," the VMS4 can be used with either a PC or MAC. If the computer crashes, it will kick into analogue mode, where CD players or turntables may be used, or a DJ can use an external power supply. The unit can also be personalised with the option of customised skins.

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Built specifically for the testing and analysis of LED light engines, OPTEK's lab capabilities include 100% colour temperature and/or intensity screening for the tightest binning specifications (CIE colour coordinate testing with a repeatability of .002 with respect to X and Y; intensity testing with an accuracy of ±2%; and wavelength testing with accuracy of ±0.75 nm).

"Our lab's ability to provide screening for LED binning smaller than ANSI standards enables our customers to deliver uniform colour temperature and consistent col

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Unlike previous RGB LED fixtures that produced colours by combining red, green and blue beams from different LED lamps, all of the Color Tone 50's colour blending is done within its single Philips Lexel module, resulting in superior colours and a whole spectrum of whites that are perfectly even and consistent in tone, says the company. This new technology completely eliminates issues that can sometimes occur with RGB mixing, such as uneven output, discoloration, and "halos" or rings around beam edges.

"This is truly the next big leap fo

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AFMG (Ahnert Feistel Media Group) will show its growing range of software and hardware tools for audio and acoustics professionals in the fields of architectural acoustics, installed sound and live sound. Peter Patrick, head of acoustic consultants Scientific Acoustics, will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.

On show will be the EASE 4.3 AURA module, with a special focus on the new AURA-Remote calculation service, and the EASERA room acoustic measurement software.

Also designed for acousticians and consultants, AFMG Reflex software models the scattering properties of diffusors and other surface structures, while AFMG S

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14 March 2016

The Hydra2 Organizer, or H2O, allows the user to control a Hydra2 network independently from any console control surface. Users will be able to set up routes and configure access rights to all desks on a given network, as well as label I/O boxes and ports for ease of identification. The application also offers the ability to arrange ports into folders, making them quicker and easier to locate.

The new software is browser-based, allowing network access from a laptop or PC, and is compatible with Windows, Linux or OS X.

Henry Goodman, head of sales and marketing at Calrec Audio, states, "Our new H2O control system further integrates Hydra2 into any multi-console installation. Its user-friendly interface works independently of the console and pe

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Entirely developed and produced by Midiator, the Vision Pro's main functionality is to control all the visual aspects of a show in a 'live' environment. It acts as a central command station for various industry standard devices like media-servers, video-scalers, light-desks and other equipment. The list of supported devices consists of well-known brands like Green Hippo, Barco, Grass Valley, TV-One, Kiss-Bo

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The new OHM Light from PRG will also receive its European premiere, demonstrating the powerful capabilities of LED technology as a replacement for space lights in the film and television market. The OHM Light offers 80% power savings, minimal heat output and DMX control over its traditional counterpart.

An interactive new feature to the stand this year will be PRG Distribution's dedicated demonstration. Visitors will be invited to attend a complimentary range of sessions that introduce new and key products alongside application examples and case studies from each of their manufacturing partners.

Full details of the subjects, timings and how to register for a

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Being able to curve a screen vertically as well as horizontally is a completely new concept, and for maximum dynamics and effect, the F-6 can be shaped into a combination of both directions on both planes via the integrated mechanics on each module itself, says the company. This can be achieved quickly and simply with no additional tools or rigging apparatus needed.

The F-6's 4000 NIT brightness has high impact, and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with an IP65 rating on the front of the module, and IP54 on the rear.

Each F-6 module measures an expedient 50 x 50 cm in size with a thickness of

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The latest update includes several features designed to streamline the efficiency of live performance capture, such as the ability to create a headphone monitor mix with level and pan on every track, and a new Name Manager for easier creation of templates and modification of track and song names. Navigation is also speedier, with additional keyboard shortcuts for transport control and numerous menu options, along with the ability to access certain non-critical menu functions while in record mode.

For film, TV and other broadcast applications, Version 2.0 offers a further range of enhancements, including support for 23.98fp

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Steel wire rope is fed into the pulley as normal. The pulley's sheave is split in two and an electrical signal causes the two halves to move apart on demand, enabling the rope to drop through.

Ted Moore, director of rental services at Stage Technologiescomments, "For a flight out over the auditorium you need to rig two winches. In the original production of Mary Poppins, when Mary flew out over the audience in the finale, the second rope was static and taped to the side of the proscenium with a bit of gaffa tape.

"Before the flying took place, a stagehand had to cli