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USA - The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has announced that Clear Channel Entertainment has made a substantial $100,000 donation to the development of the new Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). Upon announcing the donation, Brian Becker, chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment, said: "We put on more than 30,000 live entertainment events around the globe each year and our top priority is creating a memorable experience for the fan. A lot of factors go into making that happen and having a safe setting to enjoy the event is one of them. We are proud to take the lead in supporting a program like this that will benefit our entire industry."

Clear Channel's exceptional donation further demonstrates its commitment to safety

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Denmark / Croatia - DPA Microphonesrecently announced the appointment of Intercom d.o.o. as its exclusive distributor for Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia & Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria and Romania. This is the first time that the company's microphone range has been represented in many of these territories.

Incorporated three years ago in Zagreb, Croatia, Intercom is in the process of establishing a distributor network across the eight countries. "Our business concept is to create a distribution network for a small number of carefully-selected, complementary brands," says Intercom's sales manager Vatroslav Mlinar. "Quality is imperative, and DPA fits our vision extremely well, being a professional company which pays great attention to detail in every aspect of business. It's a strong brand with a great product range, highly rated for

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Turkey - More than 320 High End Systems lighting products, including its newest digital lighting line, will enhance this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which airs live and on the Internet on 15 May from Istanbul, Turkey.

Swedish lighting company Spectra+ has been chosen for the fourth time to supply lighting for the ESC. This year it is working together with Turkish company Staras in supplying all production equipment, including 13 Catalyst Pro v3.0 Media servers, four DL1 digital light fixtures, 100 x.Spot HO, 100 Studio Beams, 75 Cyberlight SVs and four Studio Color 575s.

Production manager Lars-Ola Melzig of Spectra+ says that he and returning lighting designer Per Sundin of Swedish Television (SVT) are happy to again be using High End Systems lighting products - especially the Catalyst Pro v3.0 Media Servers and DL1s.

Melzig says: "After using the DL1s at the Nobel

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UK - For the recent sold-out Sugababes tour, Skan PA hire assigned six Lake Contour controllers - distributed by Out Board in the UK - to manage all speaker and room processing for a hybrid system consisting of dV-Dosc and dV-Lo plus additional SB218s and Arc cabinets.

Designed to be versatile enough for the diversity of arenas and theatre-style venues covered by the tour, the rig was programmed and tuned for each show by Skan system engineer Ant Carr, using dedicated speaker control parameters supplied from L-Acoustics web-based library. Front of house mix and production was handled by Ade Barnard.

Carr commented: "As well as being great sounding units, the flexibility of the EQ and the grouping functions was invaluable, especially being able to roam the balconies using the PC tablet with wireless-ethernet control, which was quick and reliable."

(Sarah Rushton-Rea

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Singapore - Coda Audio Services Singapore has branched into pro audio distribution following its appointment by Aviom, the US manufacturer of networking, distribution and monitoring solutions, to represent the brand exclusively in Singapore and Malaysia. The formation of a distribution arm marks a new turn for Coda, which has been operating from Singapore for the past two years as an audio systems specialist and production management company.

Director Philip Murphy said: "With our background in live sound production and installation, we immediately perceived the benefits of Aviom's distributed audio networks and personal monitor mixers for use in theatres, studios and houses of worship. This is an exciting, innovative and cost-effective product range, bringing a new generation of high quality digital snake systems to the Asian market."

Coda supplied a 64-channel di

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UK - Allen & Heath will be showcasing the next generation of its best selling MixWizard range of multi-purpose compact consoles, at the A.C. Lighting North show 2004, taking place at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 11-12 May. Allen & Heath has utilized the latest technology to add new and improved features to the range, which comprises the WZ³12:2, WZ³14:4:2 and WZ³16:2 mixers.

The WZ³16:2 and WZ³12:2 feature a dedicated mono output fader, with innovative mode for control of aux fed subs, while the WZ³14:4:2 builds on Allen & Heath's pioneering dual functionality and boasts a 6x2 matrix, a unique feature for a compact mixer.

All models now have a new mic preamp design and advanced grounding scheme further enhancing sonic quality. WZ³ also feature individual phantom power switches, channel signal indicators, lamp sockets and backup supply capability. Internal conf

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UK - The Full Monty continues its successful UK tour, after opening in February at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley. The shows original sound designer Mike Walker - fresh from his recent Olivier Award for Best Sound Design on Jerry Springer - is still responsible for the tour. Sound equipment has been provided by Orbital Sound, and includes a Cadac J-Type live production console.

Walker is working with his team from Loh Humm Audio (Chris Simpson, Mark Cornwell and Alistair Blake) to oversee the changeovers, which involve limited installation time - just Saturday to Tuesday to move between venues. The J-Type comprises two frames, each of which has its own flightcase with all related cabling contained in the rear compartment. Walker specified this to ensure maximum set-up efficiency once the frames are in place. The desk has a total of 76 modules in the two frames, i

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Germany - From March of this year, students of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg, Germany, have had the opportunity to learn everything about the craft of broadcast production in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art television studio. transtechnik Lichtsysteme of Holzkirchen, Germany, project managed the installation and also supplied the lighting and studio automation equipment for the almost 380sq.m TV studios.

The studio is truly multifunctional - used for classes in cutting, montage, and series formatting, as well as for film and television productions, lectures, movie screenings, and other events. To familiarize students with the latest technologies, the Filmakademie has placed a high value on modern (as well as standard) studio equipment. transtechnik Lichtsysteme could offer everything from a single source: from planning the ceiling construction all the way

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Denmark - Martin Professional has introduced a new tool for power distribution - an intelligent mobile switch pack for use wherever DMX power control of a complete installation is needed. The PSP-12 offers easy DMX control of interior and exterior light sources and many other devices. Also, using high quality power relays, the PSP-12 will reduce installation costs, say Martin.

Individual circuit breakers, one on each output, protect against short circuits and overloads, while a Bypass Safety Switch allows manual control of all outputs: the DMX address switch is selectable using the pole DIP switches. DMX gives individual control of all output channels, and a high power output of 2300W (230 V) on each channel makes it possible to connect nearly any device.

Multiple devices can also be connected to the same output, with the status of each output clearly indicated through the P

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UK - Shermann, the UK manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, has announced that its product line is to be distributed by S.P.A. Systems Ltd, with immediate effect. Shermann's owners have also appointed several UK sub-contractors to manufacture cabinets and other high quality hardware associated with the range whilst Ken Hughes, Shermann's founder and chief designer, has been retained as a consultant and will remain responsible for all areas of product design and marketing.

The company website (address below), is unchanged. However, the previously-published phone and fax lines are no longer associated with Shermann products, a new local rate number, 08456 442209 should now be used.

(Lee Baldock)

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Denmark - On 7 April, Seelite of Denmark produced a dynamic lighting environment for the grand opening of ARoS, Denmark's new Museum of Art, in the country's second city of Aarhus. The lighting event was one of the chief attractions of the opening of the Museum, a new 17,700sq.m, $50 million building designed by Danish architectural firm Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen.

Lighting design and programming was by Seelite's Steen O. Larsen, who made extensive use of Martin's MAC 2000 Performance, MAC 600, MAC 500 and MAC 300 fixtures, as well as other lighting. All Martin equipment was supplied by Seelite through Martin Scandinavia.

The 10-storey museum is in the form of a 52m x 52m cube. Through the centre of the cube is a curved area called "museumsgade" out of which a distinctive spiral staircase emerges with adjacent balconies. It was in this space that the lighting atmosp

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UK - Distributed internationally by Proel UK is Alto's new PS4HA - an active, two-way 12" enclosure, with a heavy-duty, high-resistance ABS housing. It comes equipped with multiple points for flying, and features an onboard Class H power amplifier, which delivers 300W into the low frequency driver and 100W for the HF section.

Proel says that the new speaker provides high quality acoustic performance - far better than budget-priced plastic housed PA enclosures. The PS4HA is the first of a completely new generation of PA enclosures from Alto, with seven more models destined for launch in the next few months.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - Audiolease UK has chosen Outline H.A.R.D. 212 ultra-low profile stage monitors for Hayley Westenra's current UK tour. Westenra, New Zealands' angelic-voiced export, is currently using 12 Outline wedges for her personal and band monitoring duties. Dave Cogan, monitor engineer on the UK leg of the tour, appreciated the light weight and low-profile of the units, as well as their resistance to feedback and flat response: "There aren't many monitor guys out there that have the graphics virtually flat - with the Outline monitor this is easily possible . . . with a voice as pure as Hayley's, you don't want to use much EQ if at all possible."

Outline H.A.R.D. 212 is only 33cms in height and weighs in at a remarkable 26kg. The 2 x 12" design which incorporates the patent-pending horn technology invented by Guido Noselli, utilizes absorption, reflection and diffraction

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USA - Kurt Kern, long-time TMB sales representative, has relocated to Cleveland to join Vincent Lighting Systems. TMB's East Coast sales manager, Brian Dowd, said: "Kurt has been a great asset and friend to us all. We respect the devotion to his family that prompted this move. The growth of our New York office over the past few years would not have been possible without Kurt's knowledge, talent and hard work. Paul Vincent and everyone at Vincent Lighting are very fortunate. Meanwhile, we now have to deal with our worst nightmare: a customer who knows our deepest, darkest secrets!"

"Who can blame Kurt for moving to a town with such an awesome football team?" said TMB's sales manager, Tommy Stephenson, famous follower of lost causes, adding: "Paul, did you get a chance to look at my resumé yet?"

"These have been great years," comments Ke

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UK - The Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG) have launched an industry accreditation scheme for courses relevant to the Music industry. The scheme was initiated by APRS, 'piloted' in 1998 and is now available nationally and internationally. Available to all Further Education establishments, this scheme is now offering courses at Level 4 of the National Qualification Framework. This includes BTEC Higher National Diplomas and Certificates.

The purpose of the scheme is to create a system whereby the recording and music production industry can give support and advice to educational and training institutions. The Accreditation is primarily an indicator that a course, when completed successfully, will satisfy the criteria agreed by the membership of that body. Accreditation indicates to employers the standard of knowledge and exper

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USA - California-based loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz Inc has further expanded its e-commerce facilities, by offering web-based online order tracking for authorized dealers. This builds on the company's existing web application for dealers, Configurator Online, which allows customized product configuration and order placement.

The password-protected section allows authorized dealers to access detailed order information and to track order status from initial submission to delivery. Critical stages in the order process include confirmation, credit approval, production, ship dates (required, changed and actual) and delivery date. After shipment, the online order tracker provides links to common carriers and shipment tracking numbers. A second password controls online access to financial information such as outstanding invoices, credit limits, sales totals, etc. To maintain c

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UK - Public relations agency Dimes & Sillitoe has appointed Anne Liversidge, who joins the company at its Kingston, Surrey office. Having left the position of marketing manager at pro audio manufacturer Audient in March to move back to London, Liversidge is now splitting her time between her vocation as a holistic therapist, and working closely with the PR team.

Taking responsibility for press release distribution and follow-up, database management and client administrative services she is looking forward to reacquainting herself with some familiar industry names.

Managing director Nick Dimes is delighted with the new addition to the company, he says: "With her six years experience at both Audient and Expotus, Anne's knowledge of the industry will be invaluable to us." He continues: "Her German language skills and ability to liaise with clients and journalists

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UK - White Light Hire is now supplying equipment to all the theatre's on London's Shaftesbury Avenue. The arrival of the new musical Beautiful and Damned at London's Lyric Theatre will complete a clean sweep for one of the leading lighting rental companies.

Beautiful and Damned, set in the 1920s telling the tragic story of Zelda Sayre and F. Scott Fitzgerald, is being lit by Nick Richings. Next door - at the Apollo Theatre - the acclaimed production of Edward Albee's play The Goat has transferred from the Almeida Theatre, with lighting design by Peter Mumford.

Further along the Avenue, the RSC's production of All's Well That Ends Well, starring Dame Judi Dench, is playing at the Gielgud Theatre; the show - lit by Paul Pyant - is a sell-out and has recently had its season extended. Next door is the Queen's Theatre, the new London home for Les Mi

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Turkey - KV2 Audio has appointed AVS to distribute its products in Turkey. The Istanbul-based company is a dedicated AV specialist, working in all sections of the professional audio-visual market. AVS owners Yalcin and Osman Celik commented: "We have always worked with top quality products; when we first saw and heard KV2 speakers we knew that they were right for us. It seemed natural to have a line of speakers of this quality to distribute directly to the Turkish market."

The official launch of KV2 Audio in Turkey took place at the Pro Sound show, which was held in Istanbul from 8-11 April. At the show, AVS showed the whole range of KV2 Audio products. "The co operation with AVS is an important step for KV2 Audio, as it opens the doors in one of the markets that is showing in recent years one of the highest growth rates in Europe," said Alex Pagliani, Europe

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The Netherlands - Q-Dance, a subsidiary of major Dutch dance promoter ID&T, hosted a progressive hardhouse event entitled 'in Qontrol', at Amsterdam's RAI Congress Centre this April. The 25,000-strong crowd was treated to performances from the leading DJs in the genre, including Pavo, DJ Luna and Deepack.

Sound equipment provider, Stage Pro, selected Allen & Heath's new Xone:92 mixer to be used on the main stage. Shortly before the show, the DJs were introduced to the recently-launched mixer and were very impressed, commenting that it beats every console that they have used previously.

The Xone:92's clarity, headroom and filters fully complemented the V-Dosc sound system. Additionally, the Xone:92's two record sends were used as a feed for the multi-track recording of this massive dance-event.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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PLASA has launched a new healthcare scheme for members that reflects the changing needs of the industry. The Foresight Healthcare Plan, offered through Westfield, represents an excellent risk management tool for employers and an employee benefit that will be highly valued.

The new scheme offers cost-effective solutions to employee health and can be used on its own or in conjunction with private medical insurance. All pre-existing conditions are covered, no medical is required and there is no waiting period.

For as little as £1 a week employees can claim back the cost of dental, optical and therapy treatments (physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic). The plan also covers specialist consultations and provides early access to MRI, CT and PET scanning.

One of the key benefits for members will be the Employee Assistance Programme, which offers telephone or face-to-fa

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